More Road Rage 2004 Photos - Philadelphia, PA

I've just finished posting CorrosiveMind's photos from the August 8, 2004 Road Rage show in Philadelphia, PA, featuring Machine Head, Chimaira and Trivium. He got some awesome shots. Head over to the gallery to check them out. You can also read his report form the show here.

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Just For Fun: "Ultimate moshing contest"

I happened to run across an "off topic" post about an "Ultimate moshing contest " game in Flash on LordAlex's Coldfusion MX blog. Check it out if you're into those sorts of mini-games. Post your scores here too.

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Jon Oliva Changes Solo Project To Jon Oliva's Pain

Due to possible trade-name conflicts and to avoid “consumer confusion” with the previously announced band name 'Tage Mahal, the name of Oliva’s solo project has been changed to Jon Oliva’s Pain . The title of the record will be called ‘Tage Mahal . The bands management realized that there is an established blues artist in Europe who has been using a similar band name for decades.

The solo debut release date for Savatage mastermind, Jon Oliva, has been set for October 25 in Europe and October 26th in the US . SPV Records will handle distribution worldwide. SPV has expressed incredible enthusiasm for this release after listening to the final master a few weeks ago. Final artwork and packaging is being completed with a massive promotional campaign to begin shortly. An extensive US and European tour will follow soon after. This record is the first installment of a 3-part series which will be followed by a box set release which will include all 3-releases, a live DVD, along with live and studio outtakes from both the recording sessions and the tours to follow.

Jon Oliva’s Pain will debut the new material live at the sold-out Prog-Power V Metal Festival in Atlanta, Georgia on September 16. Also appearing that night will be a performance by Savatage members, both past and present.

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Jeff Pilson's War & Peace To Tour Europe

Jeff Pilson's WAR & PEACE will hit the road to support their latest release "The Walls Have Eyes” on Z Records in Europe.

Pilson has performed as a session bassist and singer on many records over the last decade, and is now focusing on his production work of his longtime project, WAR & PEACE with new CD, "The Walls Have Eyes." With this release, Pilson continues the tradition of heavy melodic rock ala Dokken and Lynch/Pilson, but in this he plays all the instruments and does all the songwriting himself with the exception of the song, "Desperate Hearts", co-written with fellow Rock Star alumni, Jason Bonham. Also featured is a brilliant guitar solo by Italian virtuoso Alex Masi on "Stranger In My Own Land", a track that was also featured on a 2002 charity record for the victims of the September 11, 2001 tragedy.

The following dates have been fully confirmed with hopefully more to follow:

August 27, Paladino's Tarzana, CA USA
August 28, Brick By Brick San Diego, CA USA
September 9, Concord, CA (Venue TBA)
September 10, The Pound SF, San Francisco, CA
September 11, The Roadhouse, Sacramento, CA
September 19th, Z ROCK 2004, Liverpool, UK
September 20th, The Underworld, London, UK

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Emmanuel.7 Plays Final Show

Emmanuel.7 played their final show last Friday. Any one there was treated to a set of older Groundzero material, a special cover, and one last amazing E7 jam. The band members will now be focusing on another band, Wrench In The Works, so keep an eye out for that.

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New Mors Principium Est Album Update

Mors Principium Est's new album tentatively entitled "The Unborn" will be recorded in Tico-Tico studio in Finland during the 4 weeks of November 2004. Mastering will take place at Finnvox studios in December 2004 . The cover-art for the album will be done by Mattias Norèn (www.progart.com). The band gave us a little insight about the new material on this new album:
"In comparison to 'Inhumanity,' the new album will take a step towards heavier and somewhat darker atmosphere still containing the overall melodic grasp of music presented. The album is full of diversity and the songs have a slightly more modern approach as in form of sampling and the use of computer programming among Mikkos traditional drumwork. As for the rhythm and solo parts twin-guitars will have the main role and the keyboard continues to colour the backround without being introduced as a soloinstrument on this album either. Villes' growling has developed since 'Inhumanity' and some serious voice control will be heard, also some clean vocals are used but the weight is kept on Villes' throat. Overall, the album shall be an overall solid example of the fact that the "melodic deathmetal" as a sceneis still pretty far from it's possible expiration date"

"The Unborn" is scheduled for a Spring 2005 release.

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Scarve Work On Bonus DVD, Plan To Tour Europe

After a series of very succesful festival shows at Fury Fest, Graspop and Dour fest, Scarve have begun working on the bonus DVD to be added to the "Translucence" debut album re-release due in 2005.

Drummer extraordinaire Dirk Verbeuren has started working on the drum patterns for the upcoming Soilwork album to be recorded in Sept 2004. Scarve are also currently in negotiations for a European tour as well.

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The Amenta Shoot Video For "Erebus"

The Amenta have began pre production for the video clip for "Erebus" - taken from their debut album "Occasus." Taking the reigns are Steff and Dalibor from Entropy films, directors critically acclaimed feature film - 'Zero Tolerance Squad' - winner of the awards for Best Director and Best Film as well as other awards at the Fifth Planet Indie Film Festival.

The Amenta's debut album "Occasus" has been receiving excellent reviews already.
Metal Heart Magazine - 9/10
Grind Zone Magazine - 9/10
Rock Tribune Magazine - 89/100
Eternal Terror Webzine - 5.5 / 6
Lords of Winter Webzine - 8.5 / 10
Metalstorm.ee Webzine - 9/10

"Occasus" will be released on August 30 in Europe, Australia, etc., and in October in North America.

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Corey Taylor Updates On New Stone Sour Material

SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor has posted the following message at the STONE SOUR message board StoneSourBoard.tk:

"I'd like to give you a little update on the STONE SOUR front as we haven't done that in a long time.

1. We have 30 full and partial songs brewing at the moment.

2. Jamey from HATEBREED has expressed his interest in doing a song with us and most definitely will.

3. Plans are being made to start work in September of 2005, or perhaps even earlier, depending on the schedule.

"That's it for now.

"Thank you to everyone for keeping the fires lit while [guitarist] Jim [Root] and I indulge our other passion. Commitment has to be total, and at the moment our commitment is to the 'KNOT. But as soon as we're done touring with SLIPKNOT, it's on. I'm writing, Jim's writing, [guitarist] Josh [Rand] is writing, everyone is gearing up for this.

"Stay tuned."

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Lamb of God's "Laid To Rest" Video Online

LAMB OF GOD's video for the their new single, "Laid to Rest", has been made available online in Quicktime format at this location (courtesy of Timecode Entertainment). The clip, which was shot late last month with director Chris Sims (EIGHTEEN VISIONS, POISON THE WELL), features performance footage combined with the conceptual footage that is being described as "frantic and fast-paced so that it matches the intensity of the song itself."

"Laid to Rest" comes off the group's new album, "Ashes of the Wake", due on August 31 through Epic Records. The follow-up to 2003's "As the Palaces Burn" was produced by Machine (WHITE ZOMBIE, (HED)P.E., PITCHSHIFTER, ONE MINUTE SILENCE) and includes guest appearances by former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and ex-TESTAMENT axeman Alex Skolnick.

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Hanker To Release New Album "Web Of Faith"

The release date for Hanker's newest CD "Web of Faith" will be on Tuesday August 17, 2004 on Skyscraper Music. Head on to the Hanker Web site to listen to some samples in MP3 format, discover the tracklisting, cover art, where to order the CD and more about "Web Of Faith."

"Web Of Faith" record launch will be on Tuesday August 24, 2004 at 5:00 PM at the Liquor Store Cabaret in Quebec City. There will be a full listening session of the new album with footage of their recent trip in Germany. The band will be there to talk with their fans and to sign autographs. "Web Of Faith" CDs and t-shirts will be also available. Admission is free, there will be a buffet and many prizes drawn. This special event is organized by the Capital Of Metal team. You are all cordially invited.

Liquor Store Cabaret
Place de la Cité
2600 Laurier boulevard
Sainte-Foy, Québec G1V 4T3
CANADA

Furthermore, "Web Of Faith" record launch in Montreal will be on Thursday September 16, 2004 at 8:00 PM at the Club Soda where Hanker will be the opening act for German Power Metal band Edguy. All details under Show Dates. Note that release date for "Web Of Faith" in North America will be on Tuesday August 17, 2004.

The new Hanker t-shirt is now revealed. It's a black t-shirt with the "Web Of Faith" cover on the front and the set list on the back. They are currently available at Hellion Records, Vision Rock (next Tuesday) and on the Hanker Web site. All details under Order (t-shirt and mail).

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Amorphis Singer Leaves, Band To Tour With Type O

Singer Pasi Koskinen decided to leave the band after 9 long years. Pasis last apperance will be at Kontu Rock August 21, 2004. All touring plans will go ahead as scheduled and rumours of a replacement already exists. We are waiting for a statement from Pasi in the near future.

Amorphis are scheduled to support Type O Negative on a U.S. tour beginning in early October. Confirmed dates so far include the following:

Oct. 07 – Toad´s Place – New Haven, CT
Oct. 11 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
Oct. 12 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
Oct. 15 - Theatre of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 30 - Eagles Club/The Rave/Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI

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