Metal News for July 5, 2002
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11 news articles posted on this day.
Argile to Release Debut Soon
Argile are a new band from France featuring members of Misanthrope. Their debut album The Monotonous Moment Of A Monologue will soon be released through Holy Records and was produced at Studio Fredman.
Forsaken Announce Permanent Bassist
Forsaken have issued the following update:
“We got a new bass player named Stefan Berg. He proved to be the one suitable for the band when he joined us on the European tour with Grave. He's now the youngest member of the band and knows the duties that comes with that: carry equipment and bringing beers to the other members when it is required!! We just got back from the first round of touring, and we haven't recovered yet. The show in Hanover, Germany was CRAZY. Grave was even in the front row begging for more! The whole club was a big mosh pit. We played 4 or 5 extra songs that we haven't even rehearsed. You get such energy from that kind of crowd... we could have played for 2 HOURS. I didn't see any blood [laughs]... I should have checked!"
Satyricon Touring Line Up Solidified
The line up for Satyricon live band is completed. Here's the statement: “We've now completed the live band with A.O Gronbech on rhythm guitar and stepping in this summer for the festivals on keyboards is Ivar Peersen from Enslaved. We are still looking for a permanent keyboardist: If you think you got what it takes please e-mail us a little bit about yourself. Send Mail. Again, thanks to everyone who showed interest in playing for us live.”
Scheippati Parts Ways With Eighteen Visions
SuperHeroHQ is reporting that Eighteen Visions guitarist Brandan Scheippati has amicably parted ways with the group. No official explanation has been provided yet, though it appears Scheipatti was stretched too thinly due to his other "role" as vocalist of Bleeding Through. Reportedly, he was neither kicked out, nor forced out of the group, but rather a mutual agreement was reached. No word yet on a replacement.
In Flames to Shoot New Video
Sweden's In Flames will shoot a new video for a track called "Cloud Connected," which will be found on their upcoming Reroute to Remain CD. The album will be out in september through Nuclear Blast Records.
Immortal Cancel Tuska Appearance
Norwegian black metallers Immortal were forced to cancel their appearance at Finland's Tuska 2002 festival due to undisclosed "delicate family matters," according to an official statement from the group. "The band deeply feel bad about this, but promise to come back later in the year for another gig instead," continues the statement. More...
Hate Eternal Set Release Date / Tracklist
Florida death metallers Hate Eternal, featuring Morbid Angel guitarist Erik Rutan and former Morbid Angel fill-in bassist/vocalist Jared Anderson, have set September 17th as the North American release date of their new album, entitled King Of All Kings, the follow up to the critically-acclaimed Conquering The Throne. More...
Dynamo Running Order Finalized
The complete schedule for this year's Dynamo Open Air festival—set to take place on Sunday, July 14th at sports park Boshoven in the town of Weert, Holland—has been announced. It is as follows: More...
Thyrane Set Finnish Tour Dates
Finland's Thyrane will perform at the Jääli City Rokki mini-festival in Oulu on July 20th. Also appearing on the bill will be Maple Cross, Normal Figures, and Division Bell. Thyrane are also scheduled to perform at Jalometalli '02 in Oulu on July 27th.
As previously reported, Thyrane are scheduled to enter SundiCoop Studios in Savonlinna on January 6th to record their third full-length CD, which is tentatively due in late spring 2003 through Spikefarm Records. According to the band, "we had to cancel the Tico-Tico [Studios] booking for April 02 'cos the material just wasn't ready enough and as Tico is now booked full 'til fall 2003, we had to choose another studio. And as it seems, SundiCoop is also quite used these days so we just have to wait another half year to get in to the business again."
Cult of Luna Signed to Earache
Swedish apocalyptic noisecore outfit Cult of Luna have inked a multi-album worldwide deal with Earache Records and have entered Tonteknik Studios to record their sophomore album, due later in the year.
In other news, Cult of Luna recently parted ways with bassist Axel and are currently seeking a replacement.
The Gathering Announce August Dates
Holland's The Gathering have lined up the following dates during August: More...
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