Metal News for August 14, 2009
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Testament Announces Tour Dates For Mexico, Japan
Testament has announced the following tour dates for Mexico and Japan:
9/12 – MONTERREY, MEXICO – MONTERREY ARENA
9/13 – MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – CUERVO SALON
9/17 - OSAKA, Japan – BIG CAT - w/ Kreator
9/19 – KAWASAKI, Japan - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
9/20 – KAWASAKI, Japan - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
9/21 – NAGOYA, Japan - ELL
Enforcer Updates American Tour Schedule
Swedish metallers Enforcer have updated their upcoming American tour schedule with the following dates:
20/8 Café Lura Chicago, IL
21/8 Blondies Detroit, MI
22/8 Ramalama Records Toledo, OH
23/8 Club Garibaldi's Milwaukee, WI
25/8 Club DownUnder Burley, ID
26/8 The Palace Lounge Missoula, MT
27/8 Gusto's Boise, ID
28/8 Hell's Kitchen Tacoma, WA
29/8 Josephine's Seattle, WA
30/8 Kelly's Olympian Portland, OR
31/8 Bubba Thrasher's Redding, CA
1/9 MusicHead Medford, OR
2/9 Annie's Social Club San Francisco, CA
3/9 The Second Wind Santee, CA
4/9 The Black Castle Los Angeles, CA
5/9 The Jumping Turtle San Marcos, CA
6/9 Mad Italian's Club 101 Flagstaff, AZ
7/9 The Compound Albuquerque, NM
8/9 Whiskey Dix Bar Lubbock, TX
9/9 The Conservatory Oklahoma City, OK
10/9 Riot Room Kansas City, MO
11/9 P.J's Manhattan, Kansas
12/9 Rockstar Sports Bar Ft. Worth, Texas
13/9 Newby's Too Panama City Beach, FL
14/9 The Haven Winter Park, FL
15/9 The Pit Jacksonville, FL
16/9 The Dive Bar Raleigh Raleigh, NC
17/9 The Smiling Moose Pittsburgh, PA
18/9 Club Europa Brooklyn, NY
19/9 Sonar Club Baltimore, MD
20/9 Traxx Long Island/ Ronkonkoma, NY
21/9 Muddy River Portsmouth, NH
22/9 Now That's Class Cleveland, OH
DevilDriver Posts New "Thrash And Burn" Video Clip
DevilDriver has posted a second video road report online from the "Thrash and Burn" tour. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
Dark Funeral Posts Live Video Clip Online
Dark Funeral has posted a live video clip online of their performance of the song "Atrum Regina" at the Brutal Assault Festival 2009. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
C.T.T.T.O.A.F.F. Issues Tour Recap
Colorado based metallers Clinging To The Trees Of A Forest Fire have issued the following recap after their recent east coast tour:
"Hi kids! We would like to thank everyone that came out to see us during this last East Coast tour. Thanks to all of the bands/people that helped us out with shows as well. If I could sum up the tour I would say that it was a series of extreme up's and down's. If you were there for one of the 'up' nights, you probably know it, if you were there for one of the 'down' nights you probably didn't talk to us because no one did on those nights. Also, if you took pictures or video of us please send it to us! We can't fit a merch guy into our van so we always end up at the end of our tours with absolutely no footage or pictures unless someone else takes it. We will send you a special surprise if you hook us up. I guess that's about all for now.
"I might post a tour journal in the next few weeks if I have time. We're all in the process of getting new jobs/going back to old jobs, saving money, AND writing material/getting ready to record for our next full length. I will definitely keep everyone posted on those happenings. West Coasters, we plan on coming out your way in March/April so look for that. I'll post the tour dates on here as well as on the myspace and every where else I can.
"Thanks for the support!"
Bloodstream Parade Cancels Upcoming Tour Date
Thrash Can Productions has issued the following update about Bloodstream Parade canceling their August 22nd tour date in Rochelle, Illinois:
"IT IS WITH GREAT REGRET AND DISAPOINTMENT TO ANNOUNCE THAT SATURDAY'S AUG 22ND SHRED @ THE SHED HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!!!!
"DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY IMMEDIATE CONTROL THE OWNER OF THE FARMLAND WHERE THE EVENT WAS TO BE HELD, BACKED OUT AT THE LAST MINUTE.STATING LEGAL ISSUES, INSURANCE WAIVERS AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS FORCED THEM TO MAKE THIS DESCSION. I WAS UNAWARE OF THESE PROBLEMS, AS THEY WERE DISCUSSED MONTH'S AGO AND I WAS UNDER THE IMPRESSION THEY WERE NOT AN ISSUE. THIS TOOK ME BY SURPRISE AND I AM PISSED AND VERY DISAPOINTED.
"AT THIS POINT THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO. ANY ATTEMPTS TO MOVE THE SHOW AND WING IT ARE OUT OF THE QUESTION. PLEASE NOTIFY ALL YOUR PEOPLE, POST AND BLOG . I AM TRUELY SORRY AND MY APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVIENANCE THIS MIGHT CAUSE. AT THIS POINT THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO MY HANDS ARE TIED. More...
Azaghal Announces New Album Release Date
Finnish metallers Azaghal have announced that their upcoming album "Teraphim" will be released on August 25th via Moribund Cult Records.
The track listing for the album will be as follows:
1. Elilum - Suuri Tyhjyys (Elilum - The Great Emptiness)
2. XI Omega
3. Filosofi (The Philosopher)
4. Teraphim - Puhdistava Tuli (Teraphim - The Cleansing Fire)
5. Hänen Musta Liekkinsä (His Black Flame)
6. Helvetin Ikuisessa Loistossa (In the Eternal Grandeur of Hell)
7. Uhrattu (Sacrificed)
8. Pimeyden Kutsu (The Call of the Dark)
9. Samaelin Kuiskaus (Samael's Whisper)
10. Kyy (Viper)
Arch Enemy Streaming New Song Online
Guitarist Michael Ammot of Arch Enemy has issued the following update about streaming the re-recorded song "Beast of Man" from their upcoming album "The Root of All Evil" on their MySpace page:
"So the time has arrived for a first taste of ‘The Root Of All Evil’! The song ‘Beast Of Man’ was originally written as a last minute addition to the ‘Stigmata’ album back in 1998. Daniel (Erlandsson) had just returned to the ARCH ENEMY drum throne and I wrote this one and another song called ‘Diva Satanica’ in a day or two. Christopher (Amott) had the cool harmonized mid section part and that was that, we went into the studio and rehearsed, recorded and mixed them in a marathon 24 hour session. It was OK at the time, but I always thought the songs deserved a little more love and attention.
"The 2009 version of this song is really heads and shoulders above the original in my opinion. The song was always cool, but the production on the original was quite poor, more like a demo really. I am very pleased that we did this ‘Root Of All Evil’ project and that we can give these songs a 'new life'… Enjoy the ‘Beast Of Man’!”
"The Root Of All Evil" will be released on September 28th and contains re-recorded tracks from the bands first three albums “Black Earth," “Stigmata,"and “Burning Bridges."
KISS Announces New Album Title And Tracklisting
Rock legends KISS announced today that the title of their brand new studio album will be "Sonic Boom." Frontman Paul Stanley has previously stated the album will hit the shelves on October 6th. "Sonic Boom" will be available exclusively through Wal-Mart stores in the United States as part of a three disc set that also includes a CD of re-recorded KISS songs and a live DVD. In addition to the album title, the band has revealed the tracklisting for the new record, which is as follows:
1. Modern Day Delilah
2. Russian Roulette
3. Never Enough
4. Yes I Know (Nobody's Perfect)
5. Stand
6. Hot & Cold
7. All The Glory
8. Danger Us
9. I'm An Animal
10. When Lightning Strikes
11. Say Yeah
Impious Reveals New Album Release Date
Sweden's Impious has issued the following update about the release date and cover artwork for their upcoming album:
"Death Domination will be out on the European market on November 6th, 2009. Asian and American dates will follow.
"We are also proud to present the cover artwork, created by the talented Marcello Vasco. A new myspace design will be presented with the album release.
"A new song will be presented on Myspace on the 1st of September. More information on this will follow!"
Vidres A La Sang Reveals New Album, "Som," Details
Spanish death metal band VIDRES A LA SANG are about to complete and announce the coming of their third album, "Som."
The band has been recording at AXtudios during the months of July and August for an scheduled release date of September 15th again through XTREEM MUSIC.
The tracklisting for "Som" is as follows:
1. Som (Somos / We Are)
2. Policromía (Policromía / Polichromy)
3. Esclaus de la Modernitat (Esclavos de la Modernidad / Slaves to Modernity)
4. A l’ombra (En la Sombra / In the Shadows)
5. El Crit (El Grito / The Scream)
6. No Tornaré a Ser Jove (No Volveré a Ser Joven / I Won't be Young Again)
Kittie Streaming New Song Online
Kittie are currently set to release their upcoming album "In The Black" on September 15th through E1 Music. Kittie has posted a new song from the album titled "Sorrow I Know" online. The song can be found at their MySpace page.
Sun Caged Seeks New Bassist
Dutch progressive metal band Sun Caged are looking for a bass player. The band issues the following statement on what kind of bassist they are looking for:
"- No beginners, experience and skills is needed. Think about names like Les Claypool, Geddy Lee, Jaco Pastorius, Gary Willis etc for the level of competence required.
- Your own working equipment and transportation is essential.
- A bassist with a low “B” string is required.
- You must have an affinity with Prog Music.
- You must be willing to rehearse on a weekly basis on Sunday afternoon in Lottum (Netherlands, Southern Area, close to the German Border)" More...
Ninth Circle Updates Upcoming Tour Dates
L.A. metallers Ninth Circle have announced the following upcoming tour dates on their "Power Of One" tour:
8/14 - The Canyon Club - Agoura Hills, CA (with Great White)
8/15 - The Black Castle - Westchester, CA (with Witch, Resistance)
8/21 - Angle’s Roadhouse - Yucaipa, CA (with One Row Below)
8/29 - Brixton - Redondo Beach, CA (with The Iron Maidens)
9/4 - The Crest - Torrance, CA
9/8 - The Key Club - Hollywood, CA (with Primal Fear)
10/30 - South Bay Monsters of Rock III - Torrance, CA
Between The Buried And Me Adds New Tour Dates
Between The Buried And Me has added another show to their tour. The show is on September 3rd in Lancaster, PA at the Chameleon Club.
Confirmed Between The Buried And Me tour dates are as follows:
09/01 - Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, North Carolina
09/03 - Chameleon Club - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
09/05 - Webster Underground - Hartford, Connecticut
09/06 - The Asylum - Portland, Maine
09/07 - Lost Horizon - Syracuse, New York
09/08 - Cepsum-University of Montreal - Montreal, Quebec
09/09 - Arrow Hall - Toronto, Ontario
09/11 - Community Auditorium - Thunder Bay, Ontario
09/12 - Winnipeg Convention Centre - Winnipeg, Manitoba
09/13 - Praireland - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
09/14 - Big 4 Building at Calgary Stampede - Calgary, Alberta
09/15 - Shaw Conference Centre - Edmonton, Alberta
09/17 - Pacific Coliseum - Vancouver, British Columbia
09/18 - Knitting Factory - Spokane, Washington
09/19 - Knitting Factory - Boise, Idaho
09/20 - The New Oasis - Reno, Nevada
09/21 - The Regency Center at the Grand Ballroom - San Francisco, California
09/22 - The Fox Theatre - Pomona, California
09/23 - Rialto Theatre - Tucson, Arizona
09/25 - Concrete Street Amphitheatre - Corpus Christi, Texas
09/26 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, Texas
09/27 - House of Blues - New Orleans, Louisiana
09/29 - Valarium - Knoxville, Tennessee
09/30 - Expo Five - Lousiville, Kentucky
10/01 - Mr. Smalls Theatre - Millvale, Pennsylvania
10/02 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, New Jersey
10/03 - House of Blues - Boston, Massachusetts
10/04 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10/05 - 9:30 Club - Washington DC, Washington DC
10/06 - Amos Southend - Charlotte, North Carolina
Skeletonwitch Posts New Song Online
Cleveland melodic metal band Skeletonwitch has posted a new track on their MySpace page. The song, entitled "CRUSHED BEYOND DUST," comes off their new album, "BREATHING THE FIRE," due out on October 13 through Prosthetic Records.
Vocalist, Chance Garnette, commented about the track, "This song is simply about killing someone with nothing but your bare hands! Plus I was stoked I could find a home for the word 'quashed.'" More...
Operatika Vocalist Guests On Beto Vazquez Infinity
New Jersey symphonic metal band Operatika has issued the following statement about their vocalist appearing on the upcoming Beto Vazquez Infinity album:
"We're happy to report that Slava Popova will be a guest vocalist on Beto Vazquez Infinity upcoming Double Album to be released in 2010. Please visit here to see the full list of guest musicians line up."
Panopticon Streaming Two New Songs Online
Atmospheric black metal band Panopticon has issued the following update about streaming two new songs on their MySpace page:
"I have posted 2 new songs, one from each split. these are a deviation from my typical style and a chance for exploration on my part (which i typical for me on splits...using splits as a chance to explore new perspectives and ideas in the music) this time coming from a much more depressive, raw and shoegazer point of view. These are also the first songs that i have produced and engineered my self.
"Lyrically the songs deal with perceptions of god and spirituality, attacking organized religion and opting for the pantheist,pagan side of spirituality, as i am sure you might have guessed i would. Lyrics and explanations will be included with the actual releases.more on that soon.
"Don't let the fire go out."
Porcupine Tree To Debut New Music Video On Monday
Porcupine Tree has issued the following update about premiering the new music video for the song "Time Files" on Monday:
"Porcupine Tree reveal the first video from their highly anticipated new album THE INCIDENT (in stores 14th September) exclusively with MUZU TV in the UK and Ireland this coming Monday (17th August) at 4pm.
"The video is directed by Lasse Hoile, the man responsible for (amongst other things) the videos for Fear Of A Blank Planet and Way Out Of Here, the stunning visuals at Porcupine Tree shows, and the hardback book of photographs to accompany The Incident that comes as part of the limited deluxe edition. Time Flies in its full 12 minute form appears as the central segment of the 55 minute title track of the album.
"Head to THIS LOCATION on Monday at 4pm to check out the video. There will also be a competition to celebrate the launch of the album."
Shining Updates Tour Schedule
Swedish metallers Shining had previously announced that they were forced to cancel their European tour. Shining has now issued the following update about some tour dates that will still occur:
"The only dates affected by the recent cancellation were those on the Destroying Europe Tour. The following live dates have NOT been canceled:
5 September – Hellflame Festival, Osnabruck
6 September – Ashes to Ashes…, Tilburg
10 October – Tattoo The Mind, Metz
24 October – Hellflame Festival, Lichtenfels
"If people want accurate information about what is going on with bands, they need to stop reading rumours and speculation on the Internet and on forums, and always check on the official band pages instead."
Municipal Waste Shoots New Music Video
American crossover thrash metal group Municipal Waste has filmed a new music video for the song, "Wrong Answer" which comes from the bands forthcoming new studio album, "Massive Aggressive." The video was directed by David Brodsky and filmed in New York and contains nods to gore and seventies game shows amongst other things. "Massive Aggressive" will be released on August 25th through Earache Records.
Lacuna Coil Added To HardDrive Live Tour
Italian gothic metal outfit Lacuna Coil has been added to the bill of the HardDrive Live Tour, which will kick off on September 22nd and end of the 17th of November. Also on the bill will be All That Remains, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, From Sword To Sunrise (first leg only) and Taking Dawn (second leg only.)
Singer Cristina Scabbia comments: "The HardDrive Live Tour is coming to your doors September through November and you guys already know there's gonna be a lot going on, a lot of bands for you guys and gals, including of course us; Lacuna Coil!
"We’ll be playing our new stuff from the album Shallow Life, so if you didn't have the chance to check us out live yet, you should definitely come out and join our rockin’ family. We promise that you won’t regret it. Can’t wait to see you there!"
Forbidden Completes Work On New Material
American thrash metal veterans Forbidden has confirmed that they have finished writing new material for their first new studio album in thirteen years. A message from guitarist Craig Locicero reads as follows:
"Hey Everyone. As some of you may already know, my blogs can get a bit long winded. So I'll do my best to keep it short here. Ughhhh!!!
"The last few months have been filled with music like no other time in my life. No longer will I feel that I have to put all of the eggs in one basket. There are too many talented people and too much creativity out there to sit around and wait for anything. But the hardest part is holding it back. You want to let people hear it when you know how cool the stuff is. But that's just the business part of things.
"Let's see, Forbidden finished recording and mixing our first new stuff in 13 years, we can't wait to unleash that!!! This is a huge monkey off of our backs and we feel great about it. I'll only say this for now, these are exactly the songs that needed to springboard us into the future. We will be posting 'Adapt Or Die' up on our MySpace page before our show at Slim's in San Francisco on August 22nd. That's next week. We promise!!! Much more on that as this week progresses."
Motorhead Drummer To Appear In Reality Show
Reports are coming in that Mikkey Dee, the drummer for heavy metal legends Motorhead, will be taking part in the Swedish reality show, "Kändisdjungeln," which is the Swedish version of the show, "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" As a result of his appearance on the show, he will be missing several shows with Motorhead while the band tours North America. A replacement is expected to be announced shortly.
Psychometry Posts New Music Online
Luisiana metal band Psychometry has posted three new songs on their MySpace page. The songs, "Critical," "Cyrus," and "Smoke," come off their upcoming album, "The Four Points."
Agent Steel Checks In From Finland
Los Angeles metal band Agent Steel, has checked in from their tour, ending today in Finland with the following update:
“We just arrived into beautiful Oulu, Finland for the Jalometalli Festival that starts tonite with headliners VOI VOD. AGENT STEEL performs tomorrow nite with DEATH ANGEL, ARTILLERY and our new east coast friends WHIPLASH, among other kick ass bands. The last few days have been a bit rough with lots of traveling. We performed in Hamburg a few days ago with support coming from the Belgium band AFTER ALL. We traveled to Copenhagen, Denmark, and last nite we rocked Oslo, Norway at the venue SMUGET along with WHIPLASH; Oslo is an amazing city and we were treated very kind by the promoters, frends, and fans alike. It was great to see legend Metal Producer Harris Johns, and also members of DARKTHRONE in Norway! We drank a few beers with WHIPLASH who also had a very good crushin' live set. We were up by 6AM this morning to take two flights into Oulu; the last flight was jammed packed with the majority of travelers being metalheads on board. We look forward to our upcoming live performance tomorrow at the JALOMETALLI FESTIVAL. This is gonna be lots of fun; we still need to finalize the set list, so if there's an A.S. song you wanna here live, send us a message! Also there's some sort of meet-and-greet tomorrow as well at the event, so stop by if attending. This is the last show of our European tour. We get back next week and will immediately start working on finalizing the songs for the upcoming record; we plan on posting a song up once we decide which song off the 4-song rough demo that is in pre-production.”
Kittie Announces More North American Tour Dates
Kittie has announced more North American tour dates. The band says that more dates will follow including two in Canada. Confirmed tour dates are as follows:
Sep 26 - THE CHANCE Poughkeesie, New York
Sep 27 - BB KINGS NEW YORK, New York
Sep 29 - THE NORVA Norfolk, Virginia
Sep 30 - GROUND ZERO Spartanburg, South Carolina
Oct 1 - JESTERS Fayetteville, North Carolina
Oct 2 - HOOLIGANS Jacksonville, North Carolina
Oct 3 - JAXX Springfield, Virginia
Oct 4 - HEADLINERS Columbia, South Carolina
Oct 7 - SCOUT BAR San Antonio, Texas
Oct 8 - TREES Dallas, Texas
Oct 9 - SCOUT BAR Houston, Texas
Oct 10 - FLYTRAP Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oct 12 - MARQUE THEATER Denver, Colorado
Oct 13 - THE JUGGERNAUT Gallup, New Mexico
Oct 14 - RIALTO Tucson, Arizona
Oct 15 - KEY CLUB Los Angeles, California
Oct 16 - BRICK BY BRICK San Diego, California
Oct 17 - THE CLUBHOUSE Tempe, Arizona
Oct 18 - GATOR’S Farmington, New Mexico
Oct 19 - THE BLACK SHEEP Colorado Springs, Colorado
Oct 21 - THE ROCK Maplewood, Minnesota
Oct 23 - MCGUFFY’S HOUSE OF ROCK Dayton, Ohio
Oct 24 - THE MACHINE SHOP Flint, Michigan
Oct 25 - PEABODYS Cleveland, Ohio
Oct 26 - THE INTERSECTION Grand Rapids, Michigan
Oct 28 - CROCODILE ROCK Allentown, Pennsylvania
Oct 29 - NORTHERN LIGHTS Clifton Park, New York
Therapy? Announces European Tour Dates
UK’s THERAPY? Has announced a European tour this fall. The tour is in support of their Spring release of “CROOKED TIMBER.” The tour dates are as follows:
14 Oct - Sin City, Swansea, UK
15 Oct - Thekla, Bristol, UK
16 Oct - TJ's, Newport, UK
18 Oct - Concorde, Brighton, UK
19 Oct - Garage, London, UK
20 Oct - Garage, London, UK
21 Oct - Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, UK
22 Oct - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, UK
24 Oct - Damnation Festival (University), Leeds, UK
25 Oct - Academy 3, Liverpool, UK
26 Oct - Academy 3, Manchester, UK
27 Oct - King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, UK
28 Oct - King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow, UK
29 Oct - Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, UK
31 Oct - Academy 2, Oxford, UK
1 Nov - Chinnery's, Southend, UK
2 Nov - Club Revolution, Peterborough, UK
4 Nov - O13, Tilburg, Holland
5 Nov - Nor, Heerlen, Holland
6 Nov - Patronatt, Haarlem, Holland
7 Nov - Cafe Central, Weinheim, Germany
8 Nov - Die Rohre, Stuttgart, Germany
9 Nov - Kulturladen, Konstanz, Germany
10 Nov - Z7, Prattlin, Switzerland
12 Nov - Music Drome, Milan, Italy
13 Nov - Alpheus, Rome, Italy
14 Nov - Rock Planet, Ravena, Italy
16 Nov - Rockhouse, Salzburg, Austria
17 Nov - TBC, Austria
20 Nov - Kantine, Augsburg, Germany
21 Nov - Musikbunker, Aachen, Germany
23 Nov - Werk 2, Liepzig, Germany
24 Nov - Firlej, Wroclaw, Poland
25 Nov - Stodola, Warsaw, Poland
26 Nov - SO36, Berlin, Germany
27 Nov - Vier Linden, Hildesheim, Germany
28 Nov - Stone Im Ratingerhof, Dusseldorf, Germany
30 Nov - Jokus, Giessen, Germany
01 Dec - Hafenklang, Hamburg, Germany
03 Dec - De Zwerver, Leffinge, Belgium
04 Dec - Nouveau Casino, Paris, France
05 Dec - Mod, Hassalt, Belgium
06 Dec - Cc Mechelen, Mechelen, Belgium
The Jonbenet Announces Final Shows
Hardcore/screamo band The Jonbenet has announced their imminent breakup by announcing "final shows." Here's the update from the band:
"Hey dudes. The Jonbenet has 3 shows left. One is Fallcore in November where we will be playing an unorthodox yet memorable set. The other two are December 18th and 19th in Austin and Houston. These will also be the final shows for At All Cost. Come out. It's been fun."
Here are the show details:
Dec 18 2009 8:00P - Red 7 AUSTIN, Texas w/ At All Cost
Dec 19 2009 8:00P - Walter’s HOUSTON, Texas w/ At All Cost
Keep Of Kalessin Begins Recording New Album
Norwegian black metal band Keep Of Kalessin has issued the following studio update:
"We are now preparing and recording stuff for our new album, and are also doing our first studio report today."
Fejd To Enter The Studio
Sweden folk metal band Fejd has issued the following update:
“The summer festivals for this year are over and we really want to thank all of you who attended any of our gigs, some of you went to all of the gigs we had in Germany and it's really amazing and wonderful to have as dedicated fans as you!”
“We've had the time to talk to many of you and it is a warm memory to think back on now when we are preparing new recordings.” More...
In This Moment Blogs About Warped Tour
Chris from In This Moment blogged about their experience on the Warped Tour.
"As I write this update we are 11 days away from the end of Warped Tour 2009 - I am in a hotel room in Boise, ID on one of our last days off for the tour. We went into Warped Tour thinking we knew what to expect (we've done 2 Ozzfest's and numerous other festivals) but we quickly realized that Warped Tour is a completely different animal.
"It’s a huge mix of people from all walks of life. Most of them are kids under 18, it has been an amazing opportunity for us to reach a brand new audience that have never heard of us before (Thanks Kevin Lyman). We started the tour thinking its an alternative music fest and we have lots of new songs that aren't just metal that would probably appeal to the "Warped Tour audience" and yet again we came to realize we had no idea what the "Warped Tour audience" was."
"One of the best things we came up with was to go out into the crowd on the last song and try and get a circle pit going around us, and even better than that....an all girl circle pit...turns out Warped Tour is the perfect place to get a huge all girl circle pit going.....and I gotta say its a pretty cool feeling to stand in the middle of a bunch of girls who are circle pitting around you..." More...
Unearth's John Maggard Publishing Casino Book
John "Slo" Maggard announced that he is publishing an ebook about casino gaming. Perfect for the touring metal band with money to blow.
"My new eBook, entitled Bet On Black Journal, will be released August 21, 2009. Written together with my long time friend and writer Corey Tomlinson, we're taking a look at casino gaming from the eyes of a touring musician. The book isn't only a guide to gaming either; we'll be talking with my fellow musicians to tell some of their stories on the accompanying web site and sharing some of my own experiences on the road and in the world's casinos."
You can find more information here.
The_Network Announces US Tour
the_Network just announced they will be headed on a US tour with Australian band Robotosaurus. the_Network’s second full length album, "Bishop Kent Manning," is due out September 15 on Black Market Activities.
Tour dates are as follows:
Oct 2 Austin, TX @ Red 7 (w/ Strung Out)
Oct 3 Houston, TX @ Moto Warehouse (w/ Dissent)
Oct 4 New Orleans, LA @ Dragon's Den (w/ Thou)
Oct 5 Birmingham, AL @ a storage unit
Oct 6 Charleston, SC @ Weekends Pub (w/ Nations)
Oct 7 Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery (w/ Rise and Fall, Bracewar)
Oct 8 Richmond, VA @ Nara Sushi (w/ Fight Amp, The Catalyst)
Oct 9 Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie (w/ Fight Amp, Rosetta)
Oct 10 Binghamton, NY @ The Downtown Quarterback (w/ Dance-A-Tron)
Oct 11 Brooklyn, NY @ The Charleston (w/ Mabus)
Oct 12 New York, NY @ Lit Lounge
Oct 16 Providence, RI @ The Sweatshop (w/ Krang)
Oct 17 Burlington, VT @ 242 Main St (w/ Ghosting)
Oct 18 Dover, NH @ The Brickhouse
Abigail Williams Cancels Remainder of Tour
Abigail Williams is currently winding down dates for the ongoing Conquered & Cursed Tour have to sit out the final week of dates due to sickness within the band. The nine-week tour has seen the band, alongside Goatwhore, Daath, Abysmal Dawn, and S.W.W.A.A.T.S. traveling the country all summer and the (swine?) flu has battled them the entire way. Several members have had to visit emergency rooms in the past week and are under doctor supervision to regain their strength. Touring in support of their full-length debut, "In the Shadow of a Thousand Suns," the band extends apologies to fans they will not see in having to cancel their final performances. More...
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Side A Song 1
There was once a time when music wasn’t downloaded one song at a time, had (in the case of albums and cassettes) two sides (an A side and B side), and song order was not only a conscious decision, but a reason an album would be successful.
Today we look at the glam heavy metal scene (late seventies to early nineties) and review the best first tracks.
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W.A.S.P. Reveals New Album Title And Tracklisting
Shock rock veterans W.A.S.P. has announced that the name of their brand new studio album will be, "Babylon" and that the record is set for release on October 12th. The record is a concept album of sorts and will be based on the biblical visions of the four horsemen of the apocalypse.
The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Crazy
2. Live To Die Another Day
3. Babylon's Burning
4. Burn
5. Into The Fire
6. Thunder Red
7. Seas Of Fire
8. Godless Run
9. Promised Land
Armored Saint To Begin Recording In October
Gonzo Sandoval , the drummer of American heavy metal veterans Armored Saint, has announced that the band will be hitting the studio in October to record their first album of original material since 2000's "Revelation" album. The album is scheduled to be released next year through Metal Blade Records and more details will be revealed soon.
Aerosmith Cancels Summer Tour
Rock legends Aerosmith announced today that they will be cancelling the remainder of the headlining summer tour as a result of the injuries frontman Steven Tyler received last week when he fell off of the stage during a performance. Tyler was taken to hospital and diagnosed with a broken shoulder and received stitches in his head.
Stone Temple Pilots Announces Tour Dates
Reunited grunge legends Stone Temple Pilots will be heading out on the road this October for a tour of the United States. More details, including tour dates and support, to be announced shortly. The band are currently working on new material for a release next year.
The current tour dates are as follows:
October 2 - Mobile, AL - Bayfest
October 15 - Fresno, CA - Fresno Fair
October 17 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona State Fair
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