Metal News for August 18, 2005
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21 news articles posted on this day.
Hellfest Cancelled Due To Insurance Issues
Scott Frost of The Trentonian has published an in-depth report on the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of Hellfest 2005, the three-day festival of hardcore heavy metal and punk bands that was set for Aug. 19-21 at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey.
Officials with Sovereign Bank Area announced the cancellation yesterday afternoon, saying promoters didn’t have the proper insurance policy to cover an event of such magnitude.
Hellfest was scheduled to have PUBLIC ENEMY, HATEBREED and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE headlining the event along with over 180 other punk, hardcore, hip hop and metal groups coming from all over the United States, Canada and Japan.
Fans, who spent up to $120 for a three-day pass to the event, will receive a full refund at the point of purchase beginning tomorrow.
Promoters said 500 tickets were sold overseas, to fans as far away as Australia, and officials with Trenton’s downtown Marriott said the hotel had been sold out for two weeks.
The Lafayette Yard hotel even altered its restaurant's menu to accommodate a large straightedge and vegan fanbase that follow the bands set to perform.
"It was going to be a great event and it had a lot of potential," the arena's general manager Eric Cuthbertson said yesterday. "Unfortunately, the event promoters failed to comply with the contractible obligation of the arena’s lease agreement.
"They failed to meet schedules and deadlines which forced us into a corner where we had to cancel the event."
Promoters and arena officials met in May to iron out the details and sign the contract.
The SBA rents the space and requires promoters to supply a security and insurance plan.
Hellfest organizers had 30 days to provide the proper insurance policy to handle a large-scale rock concert in the city, but the insurance supplied was "not the insurance that we needed," Cuthbertson said.
Arena management refused to elaborate on the insurance policy issues, but Hellfest promoters said they were covered.
Read the full article at The Trentonian.
Nickelback to Use Unreleased Dimebag Solo
Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com is reporting that a previously unreleased solo by late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell will appear this fall in an unlikely place: on NICKELBACK's new album, "All the Right Reasons". The guitar parts for the flailing, 24-second lead were donated by Darrell's brother, drummer Vinnie Paul, and assembled from outtakes from the PANTERA albums "Vulgar Display of Power" and "Far Beyond Driven".
The song, a tribute to Darrell titled "Side of a Bullet", was written three months after the guitarist was killed while performing onstage with DAMAGEPLAN in Columbus, Ohio. NICKELBACK mainman Chad Kroeger first penned the song's aggressive, metallic riff, then wrote call-and-response lyrics from the perspective of a PANTERA fan so enraged over Dimebag's murder that he vows revenge, not realizing the shooter had already been killed by a policeman.
"I was very upset, and for two months, if I saw his picture somewhere I would get angry," Kroeger told MTV.com. "I hadn't lost somebody to a shooting before — it wasn't as though he'd been killed in some sort of accident. He was taken in such a horrible, malicious way that just made it more painful."
Once Kroeger finished demoing "Side of a Bullet", he called up Paul and played it to him to get his take on the tune. Paul liked what he heard and urged Kroeger to write lyrics about Dime. "I said, 'Well, funny enough, that song is about your brother,' " Kroeger recalled.
Paul volunteered to play on the song, so Kroeger overnighted him the tape and encouraged him to record a new drum track over the one played by NICKELBACK drummer Daniel Adair. "He thought about it for a while," Kroeger said, "then he decided that Daniel had done such an amazing job that we should leave it the way it was. That's when he sent the guitar parts from 'Vulgar Display of Power' and 'Far Beyond Driven', which we used for the solo."
Read the full article at MTV.com.
More International Extreme Music Festival US Dates
More dates have been announced for this fall's "International Extreme Music Festival" North American tour. The five-week trek, which is scheduled to begin in September, will include appearances by GOD DETHRONED, NIGHTRAGE, BYZANTINE, EPOCH OF UNLIGHT, HELL WITHIN, THINE EYES BLEED and LILITU. Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Sep. 08 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Ten Bells
Sep. 10 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird
Sep. 11 – Salt lake City, UT @ Combat Acedemy
Sep. 12 - Boise, ID @ The Core
Sep. 14 - Seattle, WA @ The Core
Sep. 15 - Portland, OR @ Rockand Roll Piazza
Sep. 17 - Long Beach, CA @ Vault 360
Sep. 19 - El Paso, TX @ Lucky Devils
Sep. 20 - Albquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Sep. 22 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgearlds
Sep. 23 - Seminole, FL @ Boomerz
Sep. 24 - Ft.Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
Sep. 25 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jackrabbits
Sep. 27 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Sep. 28 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Sep. 29 - Charlori, PA @ VFW
Sep. 30 - Detroit, MI @ Harpos
Oct. 01 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
Oct. 03 - Rochester, NY @ Penny Arcade
Oct. 07 - Toronto, ONT @ Opera House
Oct. 09 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Ozzy Osbourne Talks About Guitarist Search
BLACK SABBATH frontman Ozzy Osbourne announced earlier in the week that he is searching for a guitar player to collaborate with on his next solo album.
Even though he's made records with guitar legends including Tony Iommi, the late Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Zakk Wylde, Osbourne told Launch Radio Networks that he doesn't go looking for the flashiest player he can find. "When I audition guitar players, I go, 'I don't want to know how fast you can play, I don't want to know if you can stand on your head and play it through your butt, or whatever — just give me a riff that'll make a kid want to go out and buy a guitar,'" Ozzy said. "Simple, but effective — how (much) more simple can you get than (the KINKS song) 'You Really Got Me'? Just go (sings opening guitar part)."
No time frame has been announced for Osbourne to make a new album, and there's conflicting information about when it might happen. An official statement says that Osbourne and his wife and manager Sharon are either planning a BLACK SABBATH tour of Canada for early 2006, while the British tabloid The Sun quotes Sharon as saying the couple is getting ready for a two-year break from the music business, during which they'll spend some time in New Zealand.
Chris Poland's OHM Finish Second Record
Megadeth lead-guitarist, Chris Poland and his band OHM: have just finished up their second record on the Rotten Records subsidiary, Blacknote Records. While the bands first release had more of a "stop on a dime precision" and laboratory sterility, this record has more of a live, natural and organic feel to it. Recorded at the bands Glass House Studios, with tenured co-producer Petar Sardelich, this record promises to be the most innovative and staggering work that Chris has ever laid onto tape. Chris says, "This record is more like you would hear OHM: live, we just let the machines roll and we played…" A release date of Tues. October 18th has been set for this record.
Headline News
All Members of Blood Freak Killed in Car Accident
The following message was posted on the Razorback Records website:
"It is a very, very sad day for Razorback Records and the whole Horror Hive. We received a call today from Jason Grinter's wife, Martha, that Jason and the rest of BLOOD FREAK died in a horrible car accident sometime over the weekend. They had left Anaheim, BLOOD FREAK's hometown, on Friday morning and were driving to Seattle so they could begin recording their long-awaited second album, "Live Fast, Die Young, & Leave a Flesh-Eating Corpse," this week. The album was to have been the second released by Razorback Records. Jason and the boys were about to head into Portland when something went wrong and their rented van veered off the road. Tragically, all three passengers were killed in the crash. Exactly what went "wrong" with BLOOD FREAK's van isn't known yet. We hope to have more details soon. What we do know is that Razorback Records and the Horror Hive mourns the deaths of our fellow gore-hounds in BLOOD FREAK, a band that rose out of the obscurity of the '80s/early '90s death metal/goregrind underground only to be lost before its time ...
BLOOD FREAK: 1988 - 2005
R.I.P."
Acid Bath To Release Demos and Rarities Collection
The remaining members of Acid Bath approached Rotten Records with the idea to put out unreleased/alternate and demo versions of songs from their cult classic releases, 'When the Kite String Pops' and 'Paegan Terrorism Tactics'. An agreement was reached and you can expect a street date in late Nov. Tentatively titled 'Hymns of the Needle Freak', this record will contain takes and demo versions of classic Acid Bath songs. Also, Rotten will have the exclusive rights to release a limited edition run of Deadboy and the Elephantmen, "If This is Hell, Then I'm Lucky." Look for a release date soon.
Dog Fashion Disco Sign To Rotten Records
Veteran road-rats Dog Fashion Disco have signed to Los Angeles based Rotten Records. The band recently told various media outlets, "We've done the major label thing, and it just didn't work out in our favor. We know that the management staff at Rotten have been long time fans of the band and that we'll get the attention we need…" On signing DFD, Rotten President Ron Peterson says," we're all excited here to bring DFD to the Rotten family. We've been fans of DFD for quite sometime and I think it will open new horizons for both parties." The band is working on the new record now. Look for a February 2006 release date.
Hypocrisy To Headline X-mass Festivals
Hypocrisy will invade Europe once again as headliners of this year's X-Mass-Festivals. Also featured on the bill are label-mates Exodus and Wintersun, along with Naglfar and Primordial.
X-mass Festibals 2005:
Dec 04 Paris, FR - La Locomotive
Dec 05 Essen, D - Zeche Carl
Dec 06 Berlin, D - K17
Dec 07 Munchen, D - Backstage
Dec 08 Brno, CZ - Fleda
Dec 09 Engelsdorf, D - Hellraiser
Dec 10 Wien, A - Planet Music
Dec 11 Insbruck, A - Hafen
Dec 12 Rome, ITA - Alpheus
Dec 13 Pratteln, CH - Z7
Dec 14 Ludwigsburg, D - Rockfabrik
Dec 15 Hanau, D - Halle 2
Dec 16 Strasbourg, FR - La Laiterie
Dec 17 Tilburg, NL - 013 (w/ Onslaught and 6 more acts TBA - 2 stages)
Dec 18 Antwerpen, BL - Hof Ter Loo (w/ Onslaught and 3 more acts TBA)
For more information, visit www.metallysee.com.
Within Temptation UK CD Release Parties Announced
Dutch Goth metallers Within Temptation are releasing their latest offering, "The Silent Force," on August 29th in the UK. But if you cannot wait until then, Roadrunner are teaming up with a selection of the best clubs across the UK for an exclusive Within Temptation night – where you can hear tracks from the new album and get your hands on Within Temptation goodies, including posters, stickers and keyrings. Dates and venues are as follows:
Aug 19 London - Electric ballroom
Aug 19 Cardiff - Metros
Aug 20 Birmingham - Subculture
Aug 20 Liverpool - Krazyhouse
Aug 20 Glasgow - Cathouse
Aug 20 Leicester - Retribution
Aug 20 Manchester - Jillys
Aug 20 Norwich - Meltdown
Aug 20 C103 - Plymouth
Aug 20 Sheffield Corporation - Hardside
Aug 20 Tyne and Weir - Legends
Opeth's "Ghost Of Perdition" Song Available Online
Another track, "Ghost of Perdition," has been uploaded to the Opeth ecard. Check it out at this location.
Opeth's upcoming album, "Ghost Reveries," will be released on August 29th.
Hatebreed, Crowbar Side Project Set Album Title
Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta and Crowbar guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein have set "Kingdom of Sorrow" as the name of their collaborative project. The group's debut album, which is currently being recorded at at Planet Z studios in Massachusetts with producer Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall) is "almost complete and it is the most pummeling slab of metal we've ever been a part of," says Jasta. "This is seriously going to blow people's minds! We have recorded 13 tracks plus a cover of Motorhead's "No Class". Steve Gibb from Crowbar (formerly of Black Label Society) has just flown up from Miami to rip some solos and leads on a few tracks. We are also going to have two INSANE guest appearances that will definitely shock and excite people. . . Kirk is singing with me as well as playing the bass and guitar on the album, and we have both been writing and bringing ideas to the table. It's been killer!"
Orphaned Land Announce Tour Dates
After their successful tour supporting Paradise Lost in April and May this year Israel’s Orphaned Land will be back for more shows displaying their unique progressive, yet emotional sound and stage presence.
Singer Kobi Farhi on their live-return: "Hello to all the orphaned brothers out there, the storm of our album “Mabool” is still striking! The Storm Still Rages Mini Tour - We can't wait to meet you all once again!!!"
Check out Orphaned Land video clips for “Ocean Land” and “Norra El Norra” at www.orphaned-land.com as downloads.
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Upcoming Marilyn Manson Concert Stirs Croatia
Reuters is reporting that religious groups in Croatia are up in arms over the imminent arrival of shock-rocker Marilyn Manson on August 22 in the northern Adriatic town of Pula.
Protestant organization Oaza wants the concert banned, while seven Catholic priests offered to pay damages to the organizers if the concert was cancelled, arguing the band's lyrics and image promote Satanism, drug-use and violence.
Religious groups warn locals of Manson’s ‘dark persona’, recommending that nobody — especially young people — attend Monday’s concert.
Black Label Society Announce Charleston Show
Black Label Society will be hitting The Plex in Charleston, South Carolina on October 18 as part of their post-Ozzfest Mafia tour. Other dates that have been announced:
Oct. 14 St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Landing
Oct. 15 Pompano Beach, FL - Club Cinema
Oct. 16 Orlando, FL - House Of Blues
Oct. 18 Charleston, SC - The Plex
Oct. 19 Winston Salem, NC - Millennium Center
Oct. 21 Washington, DC - Nation
Oct. 22 Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
Oct. 23 Sayerville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Oct. 25 Boston, MA - Avalon
Oct. 26 New York, NY - Nokia Theater, Times Square
Oct. 28 Baltimore, MD - Sonar
Oct. 29 Hamption Beach, NH - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
Oct. 30 Providence, RI - Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel
Oct. 31 Springfield, MA - The Hippodrome
Nov. 02 Toledo, OH - Bijou Theatre
Nov. 04 Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
Nov. 05 Cincinnatti, OH - Bogart's
Nov. 05 Milwaukee, WI - The Eagle's Club (The Rave)
Nov. 08 Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue
Nov. 09 Detroit, MI - State Theater
Nov. 11 St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
Nov. 12 Chicago, IL - Congress Theatre
Nov. 13 Minneapolis, MN - The Quest
Nov. 17 San Diego, CA - The House Of Blues
Nov. 19 Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern Theatre
Nov. 20 San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
Hypocrisy, Nile, Soilent Green Tour Dates Revealed
Hypocrisy will be teaming up with Nile, Soilent Green, Raging Speedhorn, Decapitated and With Passion for the "Annihilation of the Wicked" tour. Tour dates are as follows:
Jan. 12 House of Blues - New Orleans, LA
Jan. 13 Engine Room – Houston, TX
Jan. 14 Ridgles Theater - FT Worth, TX
Jan. 15 Sanctuary - San Antonio, TX
Jan. 17 Marquee Theater – Tempe, AZ
Jan. 18 Galaxy Theater - Santa Ana, CA
Jan. 19 Key Club - Los Angeles, CA
Jan. 20 The Pound at Pier 96 - San Francisco, CA
Jan. 21 The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA
Jan. 23 El Carazon - Seattle, WA
Jan. 25 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO
Feb. 12 Culture Club – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sentenced To Play Last Show In Oulu, Finland
The very last show of Sentenced is confirmed for Saturday, October 1st, 2005, and it will be at Club Teatria, Oulu, Finland. The show will be filmed and recorded, and released later as a live-DVD.
The tickets for the last concert will most likely become available on August 29th, 2005. They will be sold by at least Levykauppa in Oulu and the following internet site: http://www.ticketservicefinland.fi/Lippu.html. The site works also in English and it is possible to order tickets also from outside Finland through their service.
Sentenced wil play two shows in Mexico this weekend:
Aug. 20 Monterrey
Aug. 21 Mexico City
Velvet Revolver To Use Studio Drummer For Ozzfest
Velvet Revolver will enlist the services of studio session drummer Mark Schulman who has played with Cher, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Foriegner, and Billy Idol.
The drummer will fill in for Velvet Revolver and drummer Matt Sorum who fractured his hand in a recent boating accident. His injury forced the band to cancel an appearance on the ABC late-night show Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Schulman will take over the drumming duties for the band starting with the Aug. 20 show at the Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Lamb Of God To Begin Writing New Album
Lamb of God will "bunker down and begin the writing process" for their next record this Autumn, having returned from a successful tour promoting their current album "Ashes of the Wake."
The new record has had no title or release date set, but drummer Chris Adler states that there are "already some killer ideas being thrown around".
He also takes the opportunity to thank "our friends and fans that have made this past year such an amazing time for us...stay metal!"
Mediaskare To Release Hardcore Tribute To Slayer
According to Punknews.org, Mediaskare has announced plans for a hardcore tribute to influential metal act Slayer. The tentative list of participants includes The Warriors, On Broken Wings, Dino Cazares (ex-Fear Factory), New Dead Radio, Silent Civilian, The Taste Of Blood, Cold War, Contra, and The Burning Room.
In 2003, a similarly themed tribute was released by Spook City. The compilation, titled "Cover in Blood" included performances by Most Precious Blood and Sworn Vengeance but tracks were confined to the material from Slayer's classic "Reign in Blood" album.
The label is aiming for a November 8th release and expects to confirm more artists shortly.
Slipknot Threatens To Sue Mock BK Metal Band
The Smoking Gun reports:
Claiming that its image and persona have been hijacked as part of a marketing campaign for Burger King's new chicken fries, the costumed heavy metal band Slipknot is threatening the fast food giant with legal action. In the below August 4 letter, the band's lawyers charge that Coq Roq--a mock metal band featured in new Burger King commercials--was created as a "look-alike, sound alike 'band' in order to influence the Slipknot generation to purchase Chicken Fries." Counsel for the band notes that Coq Roq--whose masked members are supposed to resemble badass chickens--has blatantly copied several of Slipknot's signature masks, including a gas mask, a kabuki-style face covering, and a mask with dreadlocks attached. Coq Roq's lead guitarist, The Talisman. Details of Slipknot's beef with Burger King surfaced in connection with an August 12 federal court filing made by the fast food company and its advertising firm. Burger King wants a U.S. District Court judge in Miami to issue a "declaratory judgment" that the Coq Roq campaign does not infringe on Slipknot's publicity and trademark rights. As for the similar masks, Burger King lawyers--who apparently read the metal mag Revolver--note that many groups "wear masks and/or make-up to accomplish a mask-like effect, including but not limited to the bands KISS, Gwar, Insane Clown Posse, Mushroomhead, Mudvayne, Marilyn Manson, Los Straitjackets, and the Spits."
Read the full article at The Smoking Gun.
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