Metal News for July 29, 2004
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17 news articles posted on this day.
Lifeforce Records Signs Hell Within
Lifeforce Records has now signed Lowell, MA metalcore band Hell Within to a worldwide, multi-album deal. Formerly known as Twytch, the group has previously released an EP and a full-length. The group will record their Lifeforce debut this fall, with a release expected in early-2005.
Winter Solstice Sign To Metal Blade
Virginia-based metal/hardcore band Winter Solstice has offically signed with Metal Blade Records. Formed in 2001, the band has previously released an EP with Harvest Earth Records. Here's a statement from Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel regarding the deal:
"It's great to have the Winter Solstice guys as part of the Metal Blade family. They are a very hard working and talented group that have an amazing live performance and work ethic that can take them all the way."
The band will enter Detroit's Cloud City Studios in October with Mike Hasty (of Walls Of Jericho) to record their debut full-length, which should hit stores in early-2005.
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Infernal Method Make Split Official
One of Australia's premiere metal acts, Infernal Method have today announced officially the band is no more. Pete has stated the following:
"It's pretty much been a long time coming, and probably doesn't come to much of a surprise to many, the members of Infernal Method have officially parted ways as of this week. Due to ongoing straining of relations between us regarding musical direction, general management and so forth, we decided to call it a day before things inevitably got worse. Undoubtedly all members will continue to pursue their own musical agendas with stronger than hate, syphilis, samsaras wounds and shackles. Talks will go underway over the next few weeks as to whether or not there will be an official release of the LONG overdue album, depending on whether or not we can get ourselves out of the massive debt we've incurred through playing/recording with this band. Lastly, there are limited numbers of Infernal Method Promo CDs (featuring tracks off the recorded album) and t shirts left that will be sold CHEAP to anyone who is interested. all parties wishing to purchase any remaining Infernal Method merch should contact us at -management@infernalmethod.com
cheers! Pete & Infernal Method!"
Deconstruct Release Limited Edition EP
Northern California's DECONSTRUCT has released a limited edition 5 track EP of songs from the band's forthcoming full-length release The Human Condition. Entitled The Human Condition - Act I, the EP was produced by Deconstruct guitarist Joe Fraulob, and mixed by Grammy Award winner Michael Rosen (Tesla, Santana, AFI, Rancid, Testament). The EP features the last tracks recorded by the now departed Darren Minter (Heathen) and tracks with new drummer Frost, formerly of Luxt. THC - Act I is available on the website at http://www.deconstructmusic.com . The Human Condition full length will see a national release in early fall.
Velvet Revolver's 'Contraband' Certified Platinum
After letting loose with the first rock album to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart in over a year, VELVET REVOLVER’s Contraband has already been certified platinum, while the single “Slither” has held the #1 spot on all rock formats for four weeks straight. The band has also launched a new website at www.velvetrevolver.com.
Rob Halford On Reaction To His Coming Out
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to the East Bay Express about fans' acceptance of his homosexuality. "It's a myth that I received any flak from the metal community over my decision to come out," he insisted. "I have, in fact, received numerous positive responses from fans, as well as e-mails from people who were going through much the same thing. It's horrible to keep something like that secret, and I felt I had to make it public. I discovered that I was gay when I was about nine or ten. I did go out with girls for a while, but it didn't last."
Read the full article at East Bay Express.
New Material For Ex-Kittie Pair
Former Kittie members Fallon Bowman (guitar) and Talena Atfield (bass) will be collaborating on new material for Bowman's solo project Amphibious Assault, according to a posting on Fallon's web site. "I think it will be good," she writes. "I go through these times where riffs just happen. Other times, nothing. I'm sure every musician knows what I mean. I hope the plans we have work out." Amphibious Assault released their self-financed debut album, 'District 6', in May 2003.
New Amon Amarth Album Will Have New Mix
Metal Blade Records have announced that the upcoming Amon Amarth album, "Fate Of Norms," will get a new mix for the finished product. The mix on the promo CD is good, but not good enough for this high quality album. The new mix is a bit fatter and has more dynamics.
"Fate Of Norns" is scheduled to be released on September 6 through Metal Blade Records.
Album Update From Fates Warning Vocalist
Fates Warning vocalist Ray Alder has provided this update regarding the band's new album "FWX":
"We went into this record being as creative as possible, and we worked really hard. We were facing some big changes that made the writing and recording a long, arduous process. The result is a record that is a lot heavier than past records. It's also more technical than any other record we've done."
Here is the track listing for the album:
01. Left Here
02. Simple Human
03. River Wide Ocean Deep
04. Another Perfect Day
05. Heal Me
06. Sequence # 7
07. Crawl
08. A Handful Of Doubt
09. Stranger (With A Familiar Face)
10. Wish
"FWX" is scheduled to be released on October 5 through Metal Blade Records.
Cattle Decapitation Album And Tour Update
Cattle Decapitation singer Travis Ryan has issued this band update:
"Cattle Decapitation's new album "Humanure" is released! Check it out, it's our best one yet. Don't bother with Best Buy or Musicland, though. They refuse to carry the CD because of the cover. It's also banned in Europe and now in these chain stores in our own country!!! You should have no problem finding it in your local independent music store, online and through other chain stores.
Well, the tour started off kind of odd. I broke my hand on the first day of tour just hours before the Chain Reaction show in Anaheim,CA. 4 carpals were annihilated and a possible fracture of the scaffoid bone, an extremely hard to heal bone. I now have an annoying cast on my right arm. We're still doing the tour!!! We're in Alberquerque, NM tonight playing with Cannibal Corpse and our friends in Black Dahlia and Severed Savior. We'll see you guys soon. Come out and check out the shows...you see them in the shows section at www.cattledecapitation.com."
Judas Priest Set Record Straight On Management
Judas Priest have posted this message on their official website:
"We just want to put the record straight!!
Despite some people being misled by inference that Judas Priest are being managed by Sanctuary Management - this is definitely not the case! Sanctuary have absolutely nothing at all to do with the band in any way - the band's manager is still Bill Curbishley and everything relating to Judas Priest should be directed to Bill Curbishley and Jayne Andrews - nothing has changed!! Any enquiries regarding Judas Priest should be directed to Trinifold Management in London - tel: + 44 207 419 4300/ fax: +44 207 419 4325 or via email to the main address: trinuk@globalnet.co.uk."
Bloodbath Posts New Album Cover Online
Bloodbath have posted the cover artwork for their upcoming new album "Nightmares Made Flesh" here.
Bloodbath features Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain), Dan Swanö (Nightingale, Dan Swano, Unicorn, Edge of Sanity, Infestdead, Odyssey, Pan-thy-monium), Anders "Blakkheim" Nyström (Katatonia, Diabolical Masquerade, Bewitched) and Jonas Renkse (Katatonia, October Tide). "Nightmares Made Flesh" is scheduled to be released in Europe on September 27 through Century Media Records.
Winter Solstice Sign With Metal Blade Records
Virginia-based metalcore act Winter Solstice have just signed with Metal Blade Records. Starting in 2001, Winter Solstice has secured an underground following by playing with bands such as Norma Jean, As I Lay Dying, The Black Dahlia Murder, Between the Buried and Me, Living Sacrifice, Silverstein, and Bury Your Dead just to name a few. The bands most recent EP was recorded at Cloud City Studios (The Black Dahlia Murder, Walls of Jericho) by Mike Hasty of Walls of Jericho in January 2004. The band will head back to Cloud City Studios in Detroit, MI in October to start recording their debut full-length release that will be out on Metal Blade Records in the winter of 2005.
Drummer Duke Cuneo had this to say: "We are very excited to be with Metal Blade. It's exactly where we wanted to be. We are glad to be a part of a label with such great bands on their roster."
Metal Blade Records Inc. owner Brian Slagel commented: "It's great to have the Winter Solstice guys as part of the Metal Blade family. They are a very hard working and talented group that have an amazing live performance and work ethic that can take them all the way."
The band's current lineup is:
Matt Tarpey - Vocals
Duke Cuneo - Drums
JT Turner - Guitar
Roger Turner - Guitar
Nathan Smith - Bass
Nightwish Posts Live Photos Online
Finland's Nightwish have posted four new slideshows of some of their recent shows in the past few months. Check them out: Tuska Festival, Ruisrock Festival, Kitee Jäähalli and Sauna Open Air.
Into Eternity's Drummer And Singer Leave Band
Drummer Jim Austin and singer Chris Krall were forced to leave Canadian metallers Into Eternity because of "financial reasons," according to this posting made by Jim Austin on the band's official website:
"Hello everyone,
This message is just to let everyone know that Chris and I are out of the band due to financial reasons. We simply have no money and need to work. Into Eternity needs to tour and we cannot afford to go right now. I have had an excellent 7 years with the band and wish them all the best and hope to see this band have huge success and the recognition it deserves. I would like to personally thank you all for the support you have given this band - it has been truly appreciated!
Jim"
With regards to the band's current status, guitarist Rob Doherty said, "This band is at the point where it needs to tour, period. We won't get into what we tried to do to make this happen for all but rather what we are doing. We are touring... The band will be just fine!! We haven't worked this hard to just quit. Things are going well, Chris and Jim will be missed by all of us, but the reality is we have to tour! To pass up a trip to Europe and tour so many cool countries with some great bands is something we can't afford not to do. Tim has taken over the vox like before, and it sounds killer!! This fuckin guy can sing!! We are working hard on the follow up to 'Buried In Oblivion' as we speak, and it's coming along really good. All our obligations and touring plans will be met head on with a full-steam metal assault!!!"
Live Photos Of Earthshaker Festival Posted Online
More live photos of bands performing at the Earthshaker Festival in Germany this past weekend have been posted online here.
Among the bands that appeared were Destruction, U.D.O., In Flames, Helloween and Primal Fear.
Rammstein Confirms European Tour Dates
The confirmed tour dates for the European tour 2004:
Nov. 02, 2004 - Antwerp, Sportpalais
Nov. 04, 2004 - Rotterdam, Ahoy
Nov. 09, 2004 - Lisbon, Atlantico
Nov. 10, 2004 - Madrid, Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre
Nov. 11, 2004 - Barcelona, Palau Olimpic Badalona
Nov. 12, 2004 - San Sebastian, Velodroma Anoeta
Nov. 16, 2004 - Oslo, Spektrum
Nov. 18, 2004 - Stockholm, Hovet
Nov. 20, 2004 - Copenhagen, Forum
Nov. 22, 2004 - Tallinn, Saku Arena
Nov. 24, 2004 - Helsinki, Hartwall Arena
Nov. 26, 2004 - St. Petersburg, Sport Concert Complex
Nov. 28, 2004 - Moscow, Sport Complex Olympiski
Dec. 01, 2004 - Katowice, Spodek
Dec. 03, 2004 - Prague, T-Mobile Arena
Dec. 05, 2004 - Basel, St. Jakobshalle
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