Metal News for July 28, 2003
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12 news articles posted on this day.
Bongzilla Tour Dates
"Stoner" Metal act Bongzilla have set some dates, check 'em out!
August 1 - Iowa City, IA @ Gabe's Oasis
August 16 - Eau Claire, WI @ House Of Rock
August 22 - South Bend, IN @ Cheers
August 24 - Indianapolis, IN @ Melody Inn
September 4 - East Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bongzilla
September 5 - Woodstock, NY @ Harley Davidson Stage w/Burnt By The Sun, and Sulaco
September 6 - Pittsburgh, PA @ 31st Street Pub
September 7 - Columbus, OH @ High 5
October 24 - New York, NY @ Downtime w/Pig Destroyer, and The End
October 25 - Wilkes Barre, PA @ Cafe Metropolis w/Dysrhythmia
November 14 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Convention Hall
The Brutality Continues to Rise
Here's the latest date for the upcoming Rise of Brutality 2 tour featuring Hatebreed, Hate Eternal, Cephalic Carnage, and Terror.
Friday 09/12 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance 8:30 pm
Tickets go on sale this Saturday @ 10:00 am. So, in addition to this date...here's a reminder of what we have so far. More...
Bludgeon to Release Live Material
Chicago-based metallers Bludgeon will release a live DVD/CD, entitled "Crucified Live", on September 22 through Manowar's label imprint, Magic Circle Music
Throneaeon/Godhate to Release Second Album
The Swedish death metal band Godhate (ex.Throneaeon) are now releasing their 2nd full length album. This is the last album they will release under the banner of Throneaeon, from now they will go by the name Godhate. The album will be released through Forensick music in August 2003 check out our new website at www.godhate.com for more info.
Want Free Sanity?
Sanity, a progressive symphonic metal band from Holland, have announced that the band is available for free gigs in Holland, Belgium and Germany. Stages that are interested in a free gig of Sanity may submit themselves by filling up the contact form on www.sanity.nl.
Cradle of Filth Postpone Date
Last night's Cradle of Filth headlining Off-Fest show in Tulsa, OK at The Other Side was postponed due to drummer Adrian suffering an injury of some sorts.
There's no word as to what injury the skinsman is facing, but it was enough to put off their show that was between last Friday's Ozzfest in Detroit, Michigan, and Tuesdays upcoming Off-fest date at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI.
According to source Nick Upton, the venue is supposed to be rescheduling the show, but sounded very unsure when pressed on the matter and didn't know if Killswitch Engage would be supporting the possible new date. More on this as it comes through.
Demolition Split with Vocalist
Demolition have parted ways with frontman Peter Musch due to some personal and musical differences. His replacement is Wolf Sussenbeck (Darkside).
In other news, the band have finished recording their third album, Exixtence, expected to be released this fall.
Darkane Cancel Summer Breeze Appearance
Sweden's Darkane have been forced to cancel their appearance at this year's Summer Breeze festival, scheduled to take place Aug. 21-23, 2003 in Abtsgmünd, Germany.
The following is Darkane's official statement explaining their decision to pull out of the event:
"We are very sorry that we are not going to play Summer Breeze this year, and we want to give you an explanation why: More...
Kataklysm To Film Video in Las Vegas
Canadian death metallers Kataklysm have hired L.A. director Joe Lynch to film the video for the band's new single, "As I Slither". The shoot will take place on August 31 at the Huntridge Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada, where the band will perform as part of the Las Vegas Metalfest.
Lynch had the following to say about his collaboration with Kataklysm:
"Let's face it: Kataklysm are brutal and talented musicians, and it's an honor to work with a band who still pursues the fundamentals of what makes powerful metal, and I mean like 'balls out, 150% proof, freak your momma' type metal here, folks. All I wanna do with this video is capture their intense performance in the middle of Hades… er, Vegas, which should prove to be an interesting backdrop. I'll tell you this, I'm excited as hell to shoot the shit outta these guys...and just a little scared, which to me is a good thing for metal, and hopefully that will translate onto this clip." More...
Headline News
Iron Butterfly Guitarist Erik Braunn Dies At 52
Erik Braunn, the lead guitarist on IRON BUTTERFLY's classic heavy metal anthem of 1968 "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", died of cardiac arrest Friday in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was 52.
Braunn, considered a violin prodigy, began his musical career at age 4. He was born in Pekin, Ill., but raised in Los Angeles. He was 16 when he joined IRON BUTTERFLY and spent 1967-69 on tour with the band. The teenager said he had not been prepared for the frenetic pace of working 365 days a year in such venues as the Hollywood Bowl.
Braunn and colleagues Doug Ingle, Ron Bushy and Lee Dorman, left their mark on musical history with the 17-minute "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" (later covered by SLAYER on the "Less Than Zero" soundtrack). The album went platinum and stayed on the national sales chart 2½ years, and a three-minute version also became a Top 40 radio hit.
Braunn occasionally reunited with his BUTTERFLY partners for performances, and worked as a songwriter, musician and producer until his death. During one such reunion in 1988, he spoke to The Times about his whirlwind superstardom experience 20 years earlier, saying: "My first vacation I bought a car — a Jaguar — and parked it outside the hospital where I spent two weeks for ulcers and gastroenteritis."
Deftones Miss Chicago Summer Sanitarium Show
Deftones' frontman Chino Moreno was admitted to a local Minneapolis hospital for an undisclosed illness, forcing his band to not perform at the recent Metrodome show. Moreno joins the list of injured on the tour so far:
- Fred Durst - back
- Mike Smith - back
- Chester Bennington - hernia
- Chino Moreno - mystery illness
New Morbid Angel MP3 For Download
Earache Records is now offering fans a chance to hear 'Enshrined By Grace', a brand new, as-yet-unreleased Morbid Angel track from their upcoming album 'Heretic'.
Here's what the label also had to say:
"Destined to be an all-time metal classic, "Enshrined By Grace" fully embodies the fierce, otherworldly spirit of Morbid Angel. With Trey Azagthoth's extraterrestrial guitar work, Pete Sandoval's light-speed blasts, and a galaxy-sized groove, "Enshrined By Grace" is just a taste of what's to come when "Heretic" invades stores worldwide in September. Hear the future today, only on earache.com!"
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