Metal News for August 16, 2006
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Update From Bleed The Sky
BLEED THE SKY's last show on the "Summer Of Sin" tour with Dope will be on August 13th in Rockford, Illinois. Despite the band's favorite tour coming to an end, spirits remain high due to an unexpected surprise. States vocalist Noah Robinson:
"We booked five gigs on the way home from Illinois, and Wayne [Miller, guitarist who was recently hospitalized] will be driving out to Tempe, Arizona to play our last show. He'll be renting a car and driving out himself. He's 100% better and is back to being a complete maniac!"
BLEED THE SKY's final five shows supporting Paradigm In Entropy are as follows:
8/14 Static Bar - Topeka, KS
8/15 PJ's - Manhattan, KS
8/16 Hubba's Pub - Aurora, CO
8/17 Gators - Farmington, NM
8/18 The Real Bar - Tempe, AZ
Two New Iron Maiden Songs Online
Iron Maiden have posted the song 'Different World' right here .
They have also posted another track from upcoming album 'A Matter Of Life And Death'. The song's 'Brighter Than A Thousand Suns', and it's right here.
In Flames Update Tour Schedule
IN FLAMES has posted the following brief message at their website:
"Check out the tours section to find the latest information about all upcoming tours and gigs. Next up, the Loud Park Festival in Tokyo on October 15th and Osaka on the 17th.
The Unholy Alliance Over Europe tour with SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD and CHILDREN OF BODOM starts on October 20th in Den Bosch (Netherlands). Click here for more details and information."
Rob Zombie Filming Tour Documentary
Rob Zombie is currently filming a tour documentry. The film will start in rehearsals and go through every day of the upcoming tour. Phil Parmet, the Director of Photography of THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, is shooting this yet to be titled tour documentary.
This film wil be released on DVD with a live concert CD in one giant awesome package.
Rob Zombie is currently on tour with Godsmack.
Terror Films Video For "Lost"
TERROR just filmed their first video from "Always The Hard Way" for the song "Lost" this weekend in Los Angeles, you can check out photos of the shoot here. The video was shot by good friend Doug Spangenberg of High Roller Studios who is responsible for videos from Unearth, Lamb Of God, and more. Expect to see this video on your screen soon...
Bile Changes Name To Skullhog
No Escape goregrinders BILE have changed their name to SKULLHOG (logo can be seen here). The Dutch artists have received confusion in the past from sharing the same name with the well known New York industrial band. Further information can be found at the band's official MySpace.
Devildriver and Goatwhore On Venom Tour
GOATWHORE have been added to the rescheduled VENOM tour, as well as DEVILDRIVER and HIGH ON FIRE on select dates. The updated tour is as follows:
August 24 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
August 25 - West Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues*
August 27 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore*
August 30 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
September 1 - St. Louis, MO @ TBA
September 2 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora
September 3 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
September 5 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
September 6 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
September 8 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
(* = With High On Fire and Devildriver)
The End Have Begun Recording New Material
Canadian quintet THE END has begun recording their new full-length album.
This as-of-yet-untitled release is being recorded at B.W.C. Studios in Brampton, Ontario with producer Greg Dawson. THE END vocalist Aaron Wolff (the band is rounded out by guitarists Steve Watson and Andrew Hercules, bassist Sean Dooley and drummer Anthony Salajko) describes the writing process: "There was a very conscience effort to create the album that people won't be able to predict, and won't get tired of. It's a record for metal heads, it's a record for hardcore kids, it's a record for rock n’ rollers. We're really focusing on exploring things that are very human, basic human emotions...The things that people try to hide and cover up but are still there no matter what is done to forget about it.....the kind anyone can relate to."
"We also felt the need to do things that are were out of the ordinary for ourselves as song writers, to keep things new and exciting and to make moves in directions we've never explored.” Wolff continues; "The result, is an extremely diverse record. Right from the first word we are pulling the listener inside the record. We truly feel that there is something in this record for anyone, as long as they are willing to let themselves forget about everything around them and focus on where the sound takes them. We are extremely happy with the progress we have made thus far."
The recording of the new album will wrap at summer's end and will be released in early 2007 on Relapse Records.
Masters of Death European Tour with Grave
GRAVE, DISMEMBER, and ENTOMBED will be bringing their Masters of Death European tour package to the United States ane Mexico along with THE ABSENCE this December.
December 1 - Hollywood, CA @ Knitting factory
December 2 - San Francisco, CA @ The Pound
December 3 - Chico, CA @ TBA
December 4 - Portland, OR @ Rock N Roll Pizza
December 5 - Vancouver, BC @ TBA
December 6 - Seattle, WA @ Studio 7
December 7 - Boise, ID @ TBA
December 8 - Salt Lake City, UT @ TBA
December 9 - Denver, CO @ Hubba's
December 10 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
December 11 - Tulsa, OK @ TBA
December 12 - El Paso, TX @ Chics
December 13 - Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse
December 14 - Mexicali, MEX @ The Forum
December 15 - Corona, CA @ Showcase Theater
December 16 - San Marcos, CA @ The Jumping Turtle
Info Released On New Mercenary Album
A new MERCENARY album, "The Hours that Remain", has been in the works for the last 6 months, and will be released on August 21.
Click here to download an MP3 version of the new track 'Soul Decision' featuring Marcus from HEAVEN SHALL BURN, or click here to launch a new ECARD featuring 4 new songs, DVD-preview and more.
Album details:
- Produced by Jacob Hansen
- Artwork by Travis Smith
- Features guest vocals by Björn from SOILWORK and Marcus from HEAVEN SHALL BURN
The Black Maria Filming New Video
The Black Maria will soon be filming a video for their track "Waking Up With Wolves" with the direction team of Endeavor Media behind the camera. The song is the first single from the groups forthcoming album "A Shared History Of Tragedy", which you can expect to find in stores on September 05th via Victory.
The Entire New Human Abstract Album Is Online
The Human Abstract's entire new album "Nocturne" has been posted online in streaming audio here. The effort will see a release on August 22nd through Hopeless.
God Forbid Plan Tour With Goatwhore
God Forbid and Goatwhore are reportedly planning to hit the road together in November/December. More acts to follow, along with full coast to coast dates.
Zao Announce Plans For A Tour
Zao have announced that following the completion of the "Pure Hostility Tour", they plan to take some time off from the road and will focus on writing new material and spending time with their families. If things go according to plan, the band will likely not return to the road till early next year.
All That Remains To Lead Persistance Tour
The line-up for this years edition of the annual "Persistence Tour" has been revealed and will see All That Remains headline with Sick Of It All, Madball, Walls Of Jericho, Comeback Kid,and Destiny. Dates for the European/UK-only trek are as follows:
November 30th Wiesbaden, GER - Schlachthof
December 01st London, UK - Forum
December 02nd Essen, GER - Fun Box Amelie
December 03rd Tilburg, NET - 013
December 04th Solothurn, SWI - Kofmehl
December 05th Wien, AUT - Arena
December 06th Munchen, GER - Werk
December 07th Berlin, GER - Huxleys
December 09th Dresden, GER - Alter Schlachthof
December 10th Torhout, BEL - De Mast
Dream Theater Live Video Clip Posted Online
A video clip of DREAM THEATER performing the track "I Walk Beside You", taken from the band's upcoming "Score" DVD, has been made available for streaming at Rhino.com. More...
Misery Signals Post Another New Track Online
Canada's MISERY SIGNALS have posted another new track online. Check out their song 'One Day I'll Stay Home' at their MySpace page, located here. Says the band, "This song is also notable for the featured guest vocals from personal friend, Patrick Stump."
Misery Signals recently posted the video for their track 'The Failsafe' online at this location.
Also, check out more new music from Misery Signals, namely the tracks 'Post Collapse' and 'Migrate' from the upcoming album, Mirrors, here.
Mirrors is released on Ferret in Europe on September 4th and on August 22nd in North America.
It Dies Today Post New Song Online
IT DIES TODAY have posted a new song online. Check out the track 'A Constant Reminder' at the band's MySpace page, located here.
'A Constant Reminder' comes from the band's new album Sirens, available on October 3rd via Trustkill.
Blind Guardian Post New Song Online
'Otherland' is an exclusive pre-release track from BLIND GUARDIAN' upcoming album A Twist In The Myth.
'Otherland gives you a sneak preview of the album, which really salvages the key to the gates of another reality – a reality in which musical borders are blurred and compensated by innovative perfection.
Only available for download exclusively until September 1st at www.NuclearBlast-Musicshop.de.
Koldborn Sign With Listenable Records
Danish death metallers KOLDBORN have inked a deal with Listenable Records.
The label has issued the following press release:
Koldborn was formed by drummer Rasmus and axeman Heinz (also now guitar player in HATESPHERE) in 1997 with the intention of playing catchy brutal music with an emphasis on groove.
After signing with the Danish label Diehard Music, they soon released their debut album, First Enslavement, in 2001. The 2004 EP The Devil Of All Deals was faster, more aggressive and introduced the new vocalist Lars.
This is the year 2006 and Koldborn are once again ready to blast their way to the top of European metal with their new CD, The Uncanny Valley.
Due to be released on October 16th in Europe on Listenable Records, it is an astonishing album that takes musical aggression to a new level and grooves straight to the fuckin' core of all that is heavy and extreme! Watch out!
New tracks from the upcoming album The Uncanny Valley are available at the band's MySpace page. (Note: The album cover depicted at the MySpace page is not final. New art will be revealed shortly.)
Beatallica Announce New Tour Dates
Milwaukee-based BEATALLICA, a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of the BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA, has lined up the following dates in October:
Oct. 06 - Vnuk's Lounge - Milwaukee (Cudahy), WI
Oct. 28 - Subterranean – Chicago, IL
BEATALLICA recently parted ways with lead guitarist Krk Hammettson (real name Michael Brandenburg). A replacement guitar player has yet to be announced.
Genghis Tron Release UK Tour Dates
GENGHIS TRON have confirmed the following UK tour dates:
November 10 - Hastings @ Heroes Club
November 11 - TBA
November 12 - Coventry @ Jailhouse
November 13 - Bournemouth @ The Gander
November 14 - Brighton @ Engine Room
November 15 - TBA
November 16 - Manchester @ Satans Hollow
November 17 - Glasgow @ Barfly
November 18 - Leeds @ Fenton
November 19 - London @ Underworld w/ Napalm Death
November 20 - Cardiff @ Barfly
Belphegor Looking for Replacement Drummer
Founding members, Helmuth and Sigurd of BELPHEGOR are currently looking for a talented replacement drummer. Everybody who is interested and fits the requirements may contact the band`s management at belphegor@aon.at:
* You don’t need to be Austrian but be able to rehearse in Austria
* You are a professional musician – stage / tour experience preferred
* You are absolutely tight and you can play with click
* You are 100% into touring, festivals, shows, studio recording sessions
* You are generally interested in Death / Black Metal music
In other news, BELPHEGOR have finished shooting the clips for 'Bluhtsturm Erotika' and 'Belphegor - Hell's Ambassador'. Expect the worldwide premiere of the videos in the second week of September 2006.
The Darkness Singer Checks Into Rehab
THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins checked himself into London rehab clinic The Priory on Saturday (August 12), according to a British newspaper.
Hawkins, who has admitted battling the eating disorder bulimia in the past, prompted fears over his health when he cancelled a festival appearance in Denmark last week.
The 31-year-old has been under increasing pressure following the commercial failure of his group's second album "One Way Ticket To Hell…And Back", and it was rumored his record label is preparing to drop him.
However, in a statement issued earlier today, the other members of THE DARKNESS denied that Hawkins' current health issues will result in a band split.
"After Justin saw a doctor last week and was recommended to 'cancel all professional commitments or work-related activities,' we had little choice but to cancel the band's appearance at the Skanderborg Festival in Denmark, something that the band hate to do, but having been out on the road constantly for such a long time and having not had any time off over the past three years, that's what Justin has decided to do and we are all agreed that his health must come first," the group said in the statement. More...
Shadows Fall Enter Studio In September
Drummer Jason Bittner of SHADOWS FALL has issued the following update:
"Well, it's been a few weeks since our last update, but forgive us, we were busy on the road bringing the rock!!! The Sthress tour came to an almighty close this past weekend in Worcester, Massachusetts to a dynamite crowd. The show rocked, V.O.D. [VISION OF DISORDER] reunited and kicked ass, plus we had the godly LEEWAY with us as well. Towards the end of our set, we let Matt and Jon take a break and Paul Brian, and myself took the stage with Eddie, AJ, and Mike from LEEWAY to perform 'Mark of the Squealer'. As a certain guy from Jersey would say, 'It was FREAKIN' AWESOME!'
"So now what's in store for the SHAD, you might ask... Well, no rest for the wicked. We start rehearsals again this week, and then pre-production starts next week for the new album.
"Due to some unfortunate changes in scheduling, we'll be hitting L.A. to record in September instead of the originally planned November, but that's OK, because that means the new record will definately make it on the shelves by early 2007 followed by EXTENSIVE touring, I'm sure. More...
Slayer Debut At #5 On Billboard 200
The City of Fullerton, CA abruptly removed all 17 of Slayer's promotional bus benches. Twenty years of equipment and stage production was stolen out of their warehouse. Their 2006 U.S. Tour due to kick off 6.6.06 had to be postponed due to band member Tom Araya's emergency surgery. But none of these roadblocks prevented Slayer's brand new album, "Christ Illusion" (American Recordings/WBR), from making the highest chart debut of the band's career, coming in at #5 on Billboard's Top 200 Albums Chart.
In addition, "Christ Illusion" - executive produced by Rick Rubin and produced by Josh Abraham - is a Top 10 album internationally in its first week, debuting at #2 in Germany, #2 in Finland, #8 in Holland, #9 in Australia, and #6 in Austria.
With more than 62,000 copies sold in the U.S. in its first week, "Christ Illusion" marks the long-awaited return of the legendary punk/thrash/metal band. "Christ Illusion" is Slayer's first new studio album in five years, and the first recorded by the original line-up - Araya/bass, vocals; Kerry King/guitars; Jeff Hanneman/guitars, and Dave Lombardo/drums - in more than 15 years. The #5 debut is only the second time in Slayer's 25-year-plus history that they've debuted in Billboard's Top 10 - 1994's "Divine Intervention" came in at #8.
On "Christ Illusion," the unabashedly controversial Slayer takes on Government and God, looking at the World Trade Center disaster from the terrorists' point of view, and repeatedly committing lyrical blasphemy.
Goatwhore Support Venom On U.S. Tour
GOATWHORE, the New Orleans-based band featuring vocalist L. Ben Falgoust II (SOILENT GREEN) and guitarist Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, CROWBAR), has been confirmed as the support act for VENOM on select U.S. tour dates.
Upcoming GOATWHORE shows:
Aug. 24 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre (w/ VENOM)
Aug. 25 - West Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues (w/ VENOM, DEVILDRIVER, HIGH ON FIRE)
Aug. 27 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore (w/ VENOM, DEVILDRIVER, HIGH ON FIRE)
Aug. 30 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater (w/ VENOM)
Sep. 01 - St. Louis, MO @ TBA (w/ VENOM)
Sep. 02 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora (w/ VENOM)
Sep. 03 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues (w/ VENOM)
Sep. 05 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza (w/ VENOM)
Sep. 06 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx (w/ VENOM)
Sep. 08 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero (w/ VENOM) More...
Nightwish Steps Up Vocalist Search
Finland's NIGHTWISH has posted the following message on its official web site:
"NIGHTWISH is currently and actively looking for a new singer/frontwoman for the band. We need the obvious things: Looks, charisma, courage and, of course, a big voice. Good grasp of the English language is also very helpful. We don't necessarily need a classically trained vocalist like Tarja Turunen (the former vocalist). We welcome all kinds of styles and voices, natural and trained, from rock and pop to classical, and all that you can find in between. You should however be prepared to sing with a lot of dynamics and versatility. From loud and high to very sensitive stuff. You should preferably send us a CD containing 2-3 songs that you consider to be your best work. If you send an album, would you mark out 2-3 most important songs, please? If you record and send NIGHTWISH songs, then the most important thing is your PERSONAL TOUCH. Photographs are needed as well. More...
Metallica Post Video Of Second New Song Online
A video clip of METALLICA performing a second new song — tentatively dubbed "The Other New Song" — during their headlining appearance Tuesday night (August 15) at Seoul Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul, South Korea has been posted online at YouTube.com.
METALLICA's setlist – August 15, 2006 at Seoul Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul, South Korea:
01. Creeping Death
02. Fuel
03. Wherever I May Roam
04. Harvester of Sorrow
05. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
06. Frantic
07. The Unforgiven
08. For Whom The Bell Tolls
09. Orion
10. Master of Puppets
11. Fade To Black
12. Battery
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13. Sad But True
14. Nothing Else Matters
15. One
16. Enter Sandman
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17. The Other New Song
18. Seek and Destroy
Karnivool To Tour Australia
Karnivool have announced the dates for their last tour supporting their latest album, "Themata". After the Synopsis 2006 tour, the band plans to once again invade the studio and get busy on their next release. Supporting bands are yet to be announced for the East coast dates. Details of the tour, which will run through September this year, follow:
Wed 6th - Ruby's Lounge, Belgrave (Tix on sale from Ruby's Lounge and moshtix.com.au )
Thu 7th - Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc (Tix on sale from Venue box office (03) 59 788717 or peninsulalounge.com.au)
Fri 8th - HiFi Bar, Melbourne (Tix on sale from thehifi.com.au , phone charge 9654 7617 , Missing Link)
Sat 9th - Manning Bar, Sydney (All Ages 4pm-7pm, Tix on sale from moshtix.com.au or through Uni Access office)
Sat 9th - Manning Bar, Sydney (licensed / over 18's (8pm-12am) - Tix on sale from moshtix.com.au or through Uni Access office)
Sun 10th - The Rev, Brisbane (Tix on sale from therev.com.au Rocking Horse, Skinny's, Butter Beats, Moshpit, Sunflower & Music Mania)
Thu 14th - Breakwater Tavern, Sorrento (Tix on sale from http://www.heatseeker.com.au, Breakwater Tavern, 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet Video & Beat)
Fri 15th - Metropolis, Fremantle (Tix on sale from http://www.heatseeker.com.au, 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet Video & Beat)
Sat 16th - Players Bar, Mandurah (Tix on sale from http://www.heatseeker.com.au & Mandurah Surf Company)
Sun 17th - Fly By Night, Fremantle (Under 18's Only, 2pm-6pm, Tix on sale from http://www.heatseeker.com.au, 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet Video & Beat)
Wed 27th - The Uni Bar, Adelaide (Tix on sale from www.venuetix.com.au , CIB Network Ticketing 08 82310824)
Thu 28th - ANU Bar, Canberra (Tix on sale from Ticketek Ph 132 849 or online premier.ticketek.com.au)
Fri 29th - The Uni Bar, Wollongong (Tix on sale from Unishop on campus 02 4221 8065 & Redback Music 02 4229 6169)
Sat 30th - Strikeback Festival - Honeysuckle, Newcastle Harbour (Tix on sale from bigtix.com , The Rock Shop, Beaumont Street Beat / The Lab / Bar on the Hill, The Drum Shop, Moshtix outlet, Music Centre Gosford)
Tool Announce Australian Shows
Tool have announced that they will be heading Down Under in January next year to play two shows, one in Sydney, and one in Melbourne. The annual Tool rumour is once again rampant, suggesting that the band will possibly be showing their gratitude to their Australian fans by joining the next Big Day Out tour. Whilst this rumour leaks it's way into Aussie hearts almost every year, with a very minimal two-show tour in support of their latest album, "10,000 Days", high hopes are perhaps a little easier to get away with this time around.
The tickets for the Sydney and Melbourne shows start selling August 25th through Ticketmaster. Details follow:
Sydney: January 24th at the Sydney Entertainment Centre
Melbourne: January 31st at the l Myer Music Bowl
Sinsiter Reveal Cover Art For Upcoming DVD
Dutch veteran brutal death metallers SINISTER have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming live DVD, which they plan on filming at their August 24, 2006 performance in Warsaw, Poland. Entitled "Prophecies Denied", the DVD will be released at a later date via Metal Mind Production. Also appearing on the bill will be OBITUARY, GRAVE and CATAMENIA, all of whom will be filming separate DVD releases of their own at the concert.
SINISTER's latest CD, "Afterburner", was released earlier this year through Nuclear Blast Records. "Afterburner" was recorded at Stage One Studios in Germany by Andy Classen. SINISTER's current lineup consists of Aad Kloosterwaard, drummer and founder of the band, on vocals, Alex Paul on guitar, Paul Beltman (ex-JUDGEMENT DAY) on drums, and Bas van den Bogaard (ex-PLEURISY) on bass.
The band, who re-signed with Nuclear Blast back in 2002 after a one-album stint with the now-defunct Hammerheart Records, have already announced the working title of their next album: "No Merciful God".
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