Metal News for August 11, 2009
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Skindred Posts New Single Online
Welsh ragga metal outfit Skindred has posted their brand new single online entitled, "Stand For Something." You can check it out by heading to the bands official Myspace page. The song comes from the bands forthcoming third studio album, "Shark Bites And Dog Fights" which will be released on September 21st through Bieler Bros. Records.
Nine Inch Nails Cancels Taipei Show
Nine Inch Nails has been forced to cancel their Taipei, Taiwan show on August 12. Due to "circumstances beyond their control," production and venue issues forced the promoter to cancel the band's performance at Nan-Kang 101. Straight music house, the promoter, will be issuing all refunds and ticket holders will be required to submit a refund form before receiving their refunds. Forms and information can be obtained at straightmusichouse.com. Straight music house will begin issuing refunds on August 11th, 2009.
Shadows Fall Posts "Still I Rise" Video Online
American metal group Shadows Fall has posted their new music video online for the song, "Still I Rise." You can check it out below. The song comes from the bands forthcoming new studio album, "Retribution" which will be released on September 15th through Everblack Industries. More...
Kittie Reveals Support Acts For Upcoming Tour
The all female metal outfit Kittie has announced that they will be joined on their forthcoming tour of North America by SOiL, Arkaea and Straight Line Stitch. The tour is to support Kittie's forthcoming new studio album, "In The Black" which will be released on September 15th through E1 Records.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Soulfly Announces U.S. Tour
Tribal metal outfit Soulfly has announced that they will be hitting the roads of the United States this Fall. Joining them on the tour will be Prong, Cattle Decapitation and Mutiny Within. Only a few dates have been confirmed so far, with more to be announced shortly.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Stam1na Adds Keyboardist to Lineup
Finnish metal band Stam1na has issued the following update:
"Stam1na is now five member band as keyboard player Emil Lähteenmäki was confirmed as an official band member in Jurassicrock last friday. Emil has played all the keyboard parts for Stam1na's records and has been playing live with Stam1na since 2007."
To/Die/For Reveals New Album Song Titles
Finnish gothic metal band To/Die/For has issued the following studio updates:
"Here we are at the D-studio. First song is now composed, and things are happening fucking fast. Last night we were too drunk to do anything. We were just hanging around Helsinki. Soon Tonmi starts to play drums, and Lonkero tastes very good."
"SUNDAY August 9th."
"We have 11 songs at the moment. Personally I've never felt this relaxed at the studio. Finally we have songs with that 'thing and feeling' we have always dreamt about." More...
Funerus Working On New Album
Ibex Moon Records has issued the following announcement about Funerus release a new album in 2010:
"Purveyors of low-end sewage death metal, FUNERUS have announced that work continues on its sophomore effort, the follow-up to Festering Earth. The new album is projected to be released in 2010 on Ibex Moon Records. Bassist Jill McEntee has this message for anxious fans: 'Hello to our friends out there. I know it seems like we've fallen off the face of the earth, but we haven’t. We've been extremely busy working on this new album. It finally will see the light of day in early 2010. Sam [Inzerra], John [McEntee] and I have kept this album in the same vein that FUNERUS has always been! Also in 2010 we will be doing a US tour in the earlier part of the year. Dates and other bands will be added later. Finally, we have made new shirts with a new design from the Festering Earth album. They are 'In the Trees' shirts and the design is killer! Check the merchandise section for a picture of it.'
"We’ll keep you posted about the recording progress, touring plans, and any other pertinent FUNERUS information, so be on the lookout!"
Alice Cooper Films Sony Television Commercial
Shock rock legend Alice Cooper will be appearing in a new television commercial for Sony Television in the United Kingdom. The advert will premiere in September. The commercial features Cooper and some of his former managers and roadies recalling the old days, including when the star would throw TVs out of hotel room windows.
Ozzy Osbourne To Perform At Blizzcon 2009
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed that he will be performing at this years Blizzcon convention, which will take place in Anaheim, California on August 22nd. Blizzcon will be celebrating the likes of Blizzard's most popular franchises including Diablo, Warcraft and Starcraft. Ozzy Osbourne previously appeared in a commercial for Blizzard's popular game, "World Of Warcraft."
Biohazard To Release New Album In 2010
Biohazard guitarist Bobby Hambel was interviewed by More-Metal.com last month where he discussed a variety of subjects surrounding the band including their reunion, new album and the state of the current metal and hardcore scenes. You can check out the video below. More...
Revocation Posts In Studio Footage
Relapse band Revocation have posted the first of a series of brief videos taped during the recording of their forthcoming album "Existence Is Futile." It's slated to be released Sept. 29. More...
Otep Posts New Music Video Online
American rock outfit Otep has posted their new music video online for the song, "Smash The Control Machine." You can check it out below. The song is the title track from the bands forthcoming new studio album, which will be released on August 18th. More...
Elton John Guests On New Alice In Chains Album
Rock legend Elton John has been revealed as the guest pianist on the title track of the new Alice In Chains album, "Black Gives Way To Blue."
"We were thinking about adding piano to the track and a friend suggested we call Elton," recalls guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell. "I remember laughing and saying, ‘Yeah, I’ll get right on that.’ But I decided it was worth trying and wrote Elton an email explaining what that song means to us - that it’s a real, raw openhearted song for Layne. We sent him the track and got a call shortly after saying he thought it was beautiful and that he wanted to play on it. We were blown away. Elton John is a huge influence on me as a songwriter and having him on that song is an amazing honour for us."
"I’ve long been an admirer of Jerry Cantrell and when he asked me to play on ‘Black Gives Way To Blue’, I was very flattered and couldn’t resist,” says John. “It was a great recording session with Alice In Chains for a beautiful song."
About the collaboration, Cantrell says, "Elton was finishing his Red Piano run in Vegas, so we flew there and hung out for a few hours. Walking into a studio and seeing the sheet music for that song on Elton’s piano made it meaningful on so many different levels. The whole experience was pretty magical."
Eulogy Records Offers Free Sampler
Eulogy Records announced they have a sampler free for download. It has some great music from xTyrantx, Turmoil, and Thick As Blood, among others. The compelete tracklisting is as follows:
KIDS LIKE US "Snitchblade"
CREATURES "I Lose"
LIVING HELL "Sin Of The World" (rough track)
xTYRANTx "Over The Influence"
ROSALINE "Culture Wars"
SWITCHBLADE KILLERS "Friends & Lovers"
KNOCK 'EM DEAD "Alone"
COLIN OF ARABIA "Slave Driver"
THICK AS BLOOD "Decimator"
KINGDOM "Broken Teeth"
DOOMSDAY "Feed The Fire"
THE MONGOLOIDS "True Colors"
TOETAG "Kill Or Be Killed"
SHATTERED REALM "Fight To Win"
YEARS SPENT COLD "Lifeless"
TURMOIL "Papercuts" (rough track)
FURIOUS STYLES "Enemy Of The World"
PADDOCK PARK "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"
RHINOCEROS "They Are Coming For Me"
Onslaught Posts Alcatraz Festival Report
British thrash metal legends Onslaught has checked in with a message regarding their recent performance at the Alcatraz Metal Festival in Deinze, Belgium. The message reads as follows:
"What a fucking brilliant festival! Seriously, a huge thank you to everyone involved in the organization of this, and and even bigger thank you to all the fucking lunatics that crashed the barriers and rocked out like the old school bastard motherfuckers that you are!
"Thank you so much... did I mention this festival was fucking brilliant?!!!!!!!!" More...
Suicidal Tendencies Posts New Video Online
Crossover thrash metal legends Suicidal Tendencies has posted their new music video online for the song, "Come Alive." You can check it out below. The song comes from the bands new compilation album, "Year Of The Cycos" which features material from Suicidal Tendencies, Infectious Grooves and Cyco Miko. More...
Municipal Waste Posts New Song Online
American Crossover outfit Municipal Waste has posted a new song online entitled, "Divine Blasphemer." You can check it out by heading to the bands official Myspace page. The song comes from the bands forthcoming new studio album, "Massive Aggressive" which will be released on August 25th through Earache Records. The album will be available to buy in the standard jewel case form, limited edition coloured vinyls and a special edition box set that includes the album. a wristband, a woven wristband, 3 pin badges and a sturdy clam box.
Paul Di'Anno Posts New Live Videos Online
Former Iron Maiden frontman and solo artist Paul Di'Anno has posted some new videos online, which feature live footage from him and his band during his 2009 world tour. You can check out the videos below. Di'Anno will be on tour for the rest of the year and is expected to return to the studio in 2010 to record the follow-up to his highly acclaimed album, "The Living Dead." More...
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Tales From the Pit: Spin Kicking Davey Havoc
We've been talking to bands around the world to get their best mosh pit stories. We heard from Makh Daniels of Early Graves about his favorite pit experience:
"11 years ago at a now defunct SF venue called the Cocodrie, I was stage diving and moshing a bunch at a Disembodied show. During the part in the song "Bloodshed Rain" where it goes "GOD SAVE US!" I ended up spin kicking Davey Havoc in the face and nearly knocking him out. Highlight of my spin kicking career."
Next week we'll hear about an impromptu boxing ring at an Unholy show.
Torchbearer Renames New Album
Sweden's Torchbearer has issued the following update:
"After some talk within the band, we have decided to change the name of the new album, from 'Dying Codex' to 'Death Meditations.' The title 'Dying Codex' will still be featured in the album track-list though."
Sleeping Giant Explains Song Lyrics
Thommy of Sleeping Giant was recently interviewed by Bands on Fire. He told them about the lyrical meaning for their song "Descent Into Hell."
"The song is a response to human trafficking, sex slaves, and aliens forced into labor without any chance of freedom. It is meant to advocate justice for those people and create awareness regarding their situation. The song was inspired and written to partner with any organization that works to set captives free. We know and love organizations that will break into the underworld and take little children out of it. The goal is to be like Christ by standing up for those that have no voice. Pray for them. True fasting references: Isaiah 53, Matthew 25:40."
Shining Explains Forced European Tour Cancellation
Swedish extreme metal band SHINING has issued the following statement regarding the cancellation of the forthcoming European tour:
“Due to the action, or rather the lack of action, of the Metal Maniac agency in Romania, who were booking the tour, SHINING is very disappointed to announce that the Destroying Europe 2009 tour is no longer able to go ahead." More...
Stargazer Signs To Profound Lore Records
Aussie avant-garde occult death/black metal band STARGAZER will be releasing their long awaited follow-up to 2005’s “The Scream That Tore The Sky” through Profound Lore Records. The band will head into the studio in late August to begin the process of manifesting the new album with plans of unleashing it Spring of 2010.
Orden Ogan Issues Studio Update
German metal band, Orden Ogan, has issued the following studio update expressing the band's frustrations in the studio:
"It's unbelievable. We're in the studio TRYING to record the new stuff for the upcoming record 'EASTON HOPE.'
But somehow an evil spirit seems to be with us.
Let me give you some examples:"
"- starting to record first track. we realize that Seebs main guitar (Ibanez Paul Gilbert Signature 10th anniversary), also the best guitar available, is out of tune. oh, no. its not out of tune - it's tuned. what the..? mmh seems to be the fret intonation. Seems as if she didn't survive the flight back from NYC..." More...
Amorphis Announces Venue Change For Austrian Date
Amorphis has issued the following update about changing venues at an upcoming Austrian tour date:
"The gig on October 18 has been relocated from Zagreb to Graz (Austria) for logistic reasons. The new venue is Seifenfabrik.
"Just prior to leaving for Central and Southern Europe, Amorphis will play a previously unannounced show at Nosturi in Helsinki on October 2. "
Dagor Dagorath Announces New Album Release Date
Israeli metallers Dagor Dagorath have issued the following update about the release of their debut full-length album:
"Hey!!!
"We are pleased to announce that we have now signed our debut album 'Yetzer Ha'Ra' on the german label/distributor Twilight Vertrieb (Endstille, Eluveitie, Master, TrollfesT). The album will be released worldwide in the 2nd of October 2009.
"We know about their long experience and professional way of working, and we believe that this alliance will be mutually winning for both sides. 'Yetzer Ha'Ra' will also be released in Russia on the 28th of August 2009, through More Hate Production."
The cover art for the album can also be viewed here.
Faust Announces Vinyl Release For New Album
Italian death metallers Faust have reported that their upcoming album "From Glory To Infinity" will be released on September 9th through Paragon Records. Faust has also issued the following statement about a limited edition vinyl release of the album:
"Dear girls, guys, bands and strange creatures of myspace,
"I'd like to inform you that the FAUST's new album 'From Glory To Infinity' will be released in vinyl format by NEGATIVITY RECORDS-USA on December 24th 2009 in limited edition of 666 copies (with an exclusive artwork).
"You can listen to some songs of it on the FAUST's page.
"Thanks a lot!"
For Ruin Announces New Album Details
Ireland's For Ruin has issued the following update about the release of their upcoming album:
"For Ruin recorded their second album 'Last Light' earlier this year with producer Alwyn Walker and Komodo Mobile Studios. The album features artwork by Paul McCarroll who has previously worked with PRIMORDIAL, among others.
"The album will be preceded by the release of a digital-only EP available through CDBaby in late August/September – full details of this release will be confirmed soon but it will contain new album tracks, a remixed older track and other material.
"The band has chosen to release LAST LIGHT independently of any label – the release date for Last Light is October 30th 2009, marked by a home-town launch gig in Cork and listening party. LAST LIGHT will be made FREELY AVAILABLE via the band’s websites upon its release, and high quality and hard-copy (CD’s) of the album will also be available along with other Merchandise.
"Two songs from the album — 'In Suffering' and 'Care of the Dead' — are available for streaming on the band’s MySpace page." More...
Leaves' Eyes Posts New EP Teaser Trailer Online
Leaves' Eyes have posted a new video trailer online for their upcoming EP "My Destiny." The trailer can be viewed below. "My Destiny" has already been released in Europe and Canada and is set for a September 22nd release in the U.S. More...
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American Head Charge Calls It Quits
American Head Charge is hanging up their hat and disbanding. Citing singer Cameron Heacock’s “inability to continue on a musical career path,” the Minneapolis based hard-rock/industrial band is changing their name and beginning the audition process for a new vocalist.
“This is not the kind of news I enjoy being the bearer of, but we’ve been ready and waiting for input from Cameron for almost two years; we’ve written and recorded two albums worth of material in that time.” says co-founder and bassist Chad Hanks. “At this point, he no longer gives being in this band any sort of top priority, which is so sad seeing as how he has such an amazing and unique voice; I couldn’t wait to hear it on these songs.
“However, we’re looking forward to some new blood; a young, hungry soul that doesn’t sound like anyone else and is ready to work his ass off. We’re more than eager to get back to the mines. This is what we do.”
Potential vocalists can submit demos to NewVocalist2009@gmail.com
Oh, Sleeper Streaming New Song Online
Christian metallers Oh, Sleeper have issued the following update about streaming a new song on their MySpace page:
"The next song off our new album called 'World Without A Sun' is streaming now on our page! Let us know what you think! Don't forget we'll be putting up a new song each Tuesday until 'Son Of The Morning' comes out on August 25th!"
The Order Of Apollyon Issues New Album Update
The Order Of Apollyon has issued the following update about finishing recording the guitar parts for their upcoming album "The Flesh:"
"All Hailz Devotees.
"After a week of intense work we have finished recording the guitar lines for our upcoming first album, 'The Flesh'. Bass and vocals will follow between the second half of august and early september.
"Also a studio report is currently being edited, it will be put online by the end of august. A fourth track taken from the preproductions will be made available on the band's myspace page shortly.
"Judgement is upon us. Join the Order."
Strength For A Reason Signs To Stillborn Records
Strength For A Reason has officially signed with Stillborn Records for their third and latest release entitled "Burden Of Hope." The album, previously scheduled to be released in the United States on As One records, has since been obtained by Stillborn records, which will now manage the pressing and distribution of the album. "Burden Of Hope," is scheduled to be available late August 2009.
The layout of the US release will feature a different color combination than the European version on Filled With Hate records, which hit the streets June 1st.
Quo Vadis Announces North American Shows
Candian death/thrashers, Quo Vadis, have announced a few North American shows. The dates are as follows:
August 28th - Rochester, NY at the Penny Arcade
August 29th - Providence, RI at Club Hell for the New England Deathfest.
September 6th - Bent River Ranch, Alberta - Harvesting Hell Open Air More...
Death Angel Announces Northern California Shows
San Francisco metal band, Death Angel, has announced the following northern California shows:
Aug 29 - The Uptown - Oakland, California
Aug 30 - Kennel Club - Sacramento, California
Evile Begins Filming New Music Video
British thrashers EVILE are beginning filming today for their new music video for the track "Infected Nation," from the band's highly anticipated upcoming new album, "INFECTED NATIONS."
The video for "Infected Nation" is being shot at Shepperton Studios in Surrey, England, a studio in which many iconic films, such as ALIEN, have been shot. EVILE is once again working with director DAN FERNBACH (BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES) of STATIC FILMS, whom the band previously worked with on their video for the track "Thrasher." More...
Agent Steel Checks In From Belgium
Speed metal veterans Agent Steel are currently out on the road in Europe playing a series of shows. A message from the band reads as follows: "Greetings from Belgium!!!
"Here's a quick update... Agent Steel will be performing tonite (Monday, August 10th) at a place called Metro in Warschoot, Belgium, technically our day off BUT we were invited to add a special show with support from the Belgium band AFTER ALL.
"Here's a quick recap so far on the first 3 shows: Our warm up gig at the Dokk'em Indoor event went well; great sound at the Podium Romein. The Alcatraz Metal Festival in Deinze Belgium was SO FUCKIN METAL!!!! We went right after ONSLAUGHT and another great band called THE DIFFERENCE and the sound was amazing (thanks to Luc - F.O.H.). We had a few technnical problems on our end with broken guitar strings, but overall it was so kick ass indeed!!! More...
Motley Crue Begins Writing New Material
Glam metal legends Motley Crue will begin work on new material soon after their current "Crue Fest" tour ends. The band predicts that this could mean up to a year off of the road.
"We have about a month left (of this year's Crüe Fest 2) and then we're going to be taking quite a bit of time off," Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx tells Billboard.com. "I feel like we're ending being out for quite a long time, touring and Saints Of Los Angeles and the Carnival Of Sins (tour) and Red, White & Crüe...really going away on a big high to start working on writing a new record and looking forward to the next Crüe Fest, which'll probably be in 2011."
Saxon And Anvil To Tour The U.K.
British heavy metal legends Saxon will be teaming up with Canadian metal veterans Anvil for a tour of the United Kingdom later this year. Also on the bill will be Suidakra.
The tour dates are as follows:
November 4 Whiteshaven Civic Hall
November 5 Middlesbrough Empire
November 6 Edinburgh Picture House
November 8 London Camden Koko
November 9 Nottingham Rock City
November 10 Leeds Academy
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