Metal News for August 19, 2004
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19 news articles posted on this day.
Katatonia To Tour Europe With Amaran
Katatonia have made the following update on their official website:
"In connection with the Progpower Fest in the Netherlands in October, Katatonia (alongside friends Amaran) will team up for our third mini-tour together. The trip from Sweden down to the Progpower Fest will include dates in Denmark, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands exclusively along the way. The Danish date has already been set and the additional dates are soon tba. These gigs will close Katatonia's touring schedule for 2004, so don't miss out!!!”
Confirmed dates include: More...
Omnium Gatherum, Amoral Team Up For Finnish Tour
Finland’s OMNIUM GATHERUM will join forces with fellow Fins AMORAL, ELENIUM, KIUAS and MANITOUR for a short tour of Finland in November.
According to Amoral’s website, confirmed dates for the Dead Achilles Tour include:
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Mortiis Video Posted
Earache has posted the brand new MORTIIS video courtesy, "The Grudge".
'The Grudge' is the first video to be taken from the forthcoming album of the same name and is available as a single right now in the UK. 'The Grudge' is available in two limited edition formats: Digipack CD (featuring 'The Grudge' - single edit, 'Decadent And Desperate' -Flickin The Bitch Switch Mix, 'The Grudge' - Despectus) and 7" Vinyl Poster Bag (featuring 'The Grudge' - single edit and 'Decadent And Desperate' .
Deftones And Team Sleep Updates
Deftones frontman Chino Moreno recently commented on the group's forthcoming new album, which they will be hitting the studio to record in November alongside producer Bob Ezrin (Jane's Addiction, Pink Floyd, 30 Seconds To Mars). He had the following to say on the intended direction of the effort:
"It's far more aggressive than, you know, our last few records, I'd say. I think we kinda just went in this time and just started writing, and obviously, all the stuff that came out was just way aggressive. That's what kind of made it fun. It was weird being out in Malibu, which is like a sunny place, a happy place, and we just started making some straight evil music."
Meanwhile in goings on with his long-procrastinating side project Team Sleep, some more weight has been added to the rumor we reported earlier this month regarding a November release date for the project's debut album, with a tentative November 02nd being slotted in by their label. A mini-tour for Team Sleep in support of the outing this December is currently being looked into, more details will be announced in coming weeks.
Kingdom Of Snakes Singer/Guitarist Departs
Matt Holt, formerly frontman of Nothingface and most recently singer/guitarist for Kingdom Of Snakes, has decided to take a break from the music industry for the time being and as such is exiting the band. This will not however affect the imminent release of their debut EP.
Malevolent Creation Reveal Live Album Tracklisting
Arctic Music Group has set a September 21 release date for the Malevolent Creation live album, "Conquering South America."
It was over ten years ago that the metal world first lay witness to the now genre-shaping "The Ten Commandments" by then-little-known band Malevolent Creation. Eight albums later, Malevolent Creationhave sold hundreds of thousands of records across their catalog, toured consistantly round the world and with each and every move, kept their dedication and musical quality in tact. They are a fitting champion for the extreme music fan.
The hour-plus "Conquering South America" was recorded during the band's 2001 tour of Brazil and masterfully engineered by Jean-Francois Dagenais (Kataklysm, Misery Index). The complete track listing is as follows:
01. Eve Of The Apocalypse
02. Multiple Stab Wounds
03. Manic Demise
04. Blood Brothers
05. Kill Zone
06. Rebirth Of Terror
07. Slaughter Of Innocence
08. To Die Is At Hand
09. Coronation Of Our Domain
10. Monster
11. All That Remains
12. Alliance Or War
13. Infernal Desire
14. Living In Fear
15. Malevolent Creation
Old Man Gloom To Release New Album "Christmas"
The Old Man Gloom Simian Alien Defense League -- comprised of delegates from Cave-In (RCA), Isis (Ipecac Recordings) and Converge (Epitaph) -- delivers its fifth sonic dissertation, Christmas on Tortuga Recordings on Tuesday, August 24th.
Response from fans of OMG and its respective outfits has been unanimously enthusiastic regarding this immense 13-song album that took three years in the making. The wait has certainly been worth it. The songs are so musically diverse, Christmas seems to continually shift moods and styles, while retaining a slinking, syrupy depth throughout. From the crushing force of epic opener "Gift" -- think Meddle-era Pink Floyd meets Isis -- to the flowing effluvium of "Something for the Mrs", to twisted psych of "The Volcano" and art-punk of "'Tis Better to Receive" the album showcases the quintet's incredible talents and mixed palettes. Equal parts Skullflower, Neurosis, Black Dice, Pink Floyd and Mens Recovery Project, OMG's latest edict has something for every fan of unusual and extreme music.
In OMG's typical tounge-in-cheek fashion, Christmas details man's myriad gifts to Mother Nature -- and the incalculable repercussions thereof. Apes and chimps unite to fend off the "rewards" of civilization, but man's capacity for avarice and cruelty knows no bounds. Mass insurrection results in a battle for the ages. Evolution, as they say, is just a theory. But, this much is true: the only good human is a dead human.
Old Man Gloom -- the effigy of Zozobra that is ritually burned in Native American culture to cast off all ill will of the year -- is stuffed this time around with guitarist/vocalist Nate Newton(Converge), bassist/vocalist Caleb Scofield (Cave-In), electronics specialist Luke Scarola, drummer Santos Montano and guitarist/vocalist Aaron Turner (Isis, et al.)
This album would make a fantastic sidebar to coverage of forthcoming releases by Converge and Isis, due this fall.
Jagermeister Music Tour '04 News
The Jägermeister Music Tour is back, and due to overwhelming demand, Slayer returns to headline. Following the success of the Fall '03 Tour, Slayer has signed to once again lead the charge. Thrash/Punk/Metal mainstays will be joined by Killswitch Engage and Mastodon. The Tour is set to roar on October 29th in Springfield, Missouri.
American Recordings artists, Slayer - hands down one of the most distinctive and influential punk/thrash/metal bands on the planet - will headline The Jagermeister Music Tour, delivering its blast of über-noise night after night. Slayer will be fresh from their jaunt with this year's Ozzfest and a four-week co-headline European tour with Slipknot.
Celebrating the recent release of their box set, Soundtrack to the Apocalypse, and Gold sales certification of their War at the Warfield DVD, Slayer will release a brand-new DVD, Still Reigning, in October. The cornerstone of the video will be the live performance of "Reign In Blood," the band's 28-minute undisputed masterpiece that has been called the greatest speed metal album of all time. Slayer's video, "Bloodline," was recently named the "#1 Best Metal Video of the New Millennium (So Far)" by viewers of MTV2's "Headbangers Ball" and readers of Revolver magazine.
Killswitch Engage is considered to be one of heavy metal's best live acts. The End of Heartache, their third album, has been called " a stunning collection, retaining much of their signature (sound) but teasing with electric hooks ("The End of Heartache") and strategic use of silence ("When Darkness Falls")…" by Rolling Stone magazine.
Killswitch Engage is ready to stupefy crowds during this Tour. Songs from their latest release, The End of Heartache (Roadrunner Records), rage on the Resident Evil: Apocalypse soundtrack as well as the upcoming MTV2 Headbangers Ball, Volume 2 compilation.
Inarguably one of the most talked about bands in recent extreme music history, Relapse Records' Mastodon has awakened the slumbering heavy metal music scene. Their latest, Leviathan, is a monster of a release and has been called "Devastating" by Rolling Stone. The group, noted for their exhilarating live performances and unique sound, has just been named as one of Revolver magazine's 10 "Future of American Metal" bands as well as one of Alternative Press Magazine's 7 "Most Important Bands in Metal Today."
The fast-growing Jägermeister Music Tour is now in its fourth successful year. "The caliber of the talent we've been able to draw from is tremendous," says Rick Zeiler, Director of Marketing & Brand Development for Jägermeister, "and having Slayer on board again is huge. Slayer is a legend, and they are the perfect fit for Jägermeister and our fans."
Each show on the Tour will be rounded out by a Jägermeister-sponsored band. In addition, fans can expect the usual royal treatment with great giveaways from Jägermeister and show sponsors, Schecter Guitars, Peavey Electronics, Coffin Case and Meinl Cymbals.*
For more information on dates and cities visit www.jagermeistermusictour.com.
*Must be 21 years old to receive giveaways subject to availability and legal restrictions in each state.
Haste The Day Plan Next Album For 2005, Tour Dates
Haste The Day plan to record their next full length in February for Solid State. A release date is planned for 2005. Meanwhile the band will be out on tour with Martyr AD and Dead To Fall. Here are the tour dates: More...
Headline News
Body Count Issues Statement On Guitarist's Death
BODY COUNT members Ice-T and Ernie C have issued a statement regarding the death of the band's rhythm guitarist Dennis "D-Roc" Miles, who passed away Tuesday due to complications from lymphoma. He was 45 years old.
"D-Roc was the backbone of the BODY COUNT sound," Ice-T said in the statement. "He went to school with me and Ernie, for me it was great to bring friends from my childhood along to share in success. Words cannot explain how much we will miss D-Roc — more as a friend than as a band member."
"We will carry on the band in some form," Ernie C added. "I don’t know if it will be BODY COUNT, but in some form, Ice and I will always play together."
Family and friends were at Miles' bedside at City of Hope hospital in Duarte, California when he died. Miles is survived by a daughter Paris, stepdaughter Kianna and family in Los Angeles.
BODY COUNT, whose previous drummer Beatmaster V died of leukemia and bassist Mooseman was killed in a drive-by shooting in South Central Los Angeles, had been inactive for several years following the release of 1997's "Violent Demise: Last Days".
The band were the focus of national media attention with their controversial song "Cop Killer", which was included on the group's self-titled debut in 1991.
Earache Confirms Morbid Angel Departure
Earache Records has officially announced that they and Morbid Angel have parted ways after fifteen years of working together. Here's a quote from the label: "They are without a doubt one of the most influential and innovative metal bands ever and their creative talent is matched by their hard work and dedication. We wish Morbid Angel all the best of luck with their future endeavors."
Death By Stereo Writing New Material
Death By Stereo are currently writing material for their album. They have roughly nine songs written thus far and will be entering the studio in October with producer Matt Hyde (Slayer).
Nightwish Arrives In The US, And Beer Trivia
Raodrunner has updated their news with the following Nightwish-related info:
Nightwish arrived in the US (NYC, to be exact) no more than 3 hours ago (and it is currently August 19th, 6:26pm EST). FINALLY. The band will spend the night in NYC, and head up to Worcester, MA first thing in the morning, where they will play their first show later that night on this stateside run.
All that traveling...all the delay with the visas, it's enough to make one want a beer. And that, leads us to a Did You Know? Did You Know? In Finland, the home of Nightwish, there is a beer named Nightwish. And yes, it is named after the band. True. The lager is apparently only available in three pubs currently, but word has it this brew will soon be made available throughout Finland.
Out very own zMETALlica was to interview the band this evening. Hopefully they were all sober. Or maybe not. You'll have to see, as we'll have it posted as soon!
Norma Jean Scheduling Studio Time, Tour Dates
Norma Jean are currently scheduling studio dates to record their next full-length, entitled "O' God The Aftermath," which will hit stores in March 2005 through Solid State Records. Meanwhile, the group recently recorded the track "What Is This, Some Sort Of Freaking Burt Reynolds Convention?" with Matt Goldman (Underoath, Anberline) for the upcoming "This Is Solid State Volume 5" compilation. In related news, Norma Jean has upcoming tour dates scheduled in September and October with such bands as Evergreen Terrace, God Forbid, and Throwdown. Here are the latest tour dates: More...
Lacuna Coil's Cristina Scabbia Poses For Stuff
Lacuna Coil singer Cristina Scabbia is featured in the September issue of Stuff magazine, where she's asked if she has crazy male groupies. "Some people write to me about my feet because of the sandals I wore in one photo session," she said. "People went crazy for my feet! But usually when men come up to me, they don't tick me off or say anything rude. They always kiss my hand or say, 'Won't you marry me?' or 'Can I have a hug?' They are really polite. I don't want to know what they say behind my back." You can check out a sexy shot of Cristina at StuffMagazine.com.
Read the full article at Stuff Magazine.
Cream Abdul Babar Re-release Compilation
Cream Abdul Babar's out-of-print material has been re-released by the fine folks at Public Guilt. The title of the exhaustive double-disc monstrosity is EXCAVATION: 1995 - 1998 and includes 21 songs. Included is the bands' first full-length, 'The Backwater of Masculine Ethics,' singles, 7"s, live stuff and a remix by Larvae.
Here are some tour dates:
8/31 Tallahassee, FL @ Big Daddy's
9/01 Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
9/02 Charleston, SC @ Johnny Ola's
9/03 Baltimore, MD @ The Talking Head w/ Swarm of the Lotus, Monger
9/04 NYC @ Rothko (116 suffolk st.b/t rivington and delancey) w/ Oxford Collapse
9/05 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church w/ Hulk Smash
9/06 Asheville, NC @ Green Eggs & Jam
9/07 Savannah, GA @ the Jinx
Dark Moor To Enter Studio, November Tour Dates
DARK MOOR will record their fifth album in August/September, the band will work the main part of the production once again at New Sin Studios. Dark Moor will play some gigs in november, two of them with the swedish band Skyfire.
Dark Moor 5.11.2004 Valencia Sala República
Dark Moor 6.11.2004 Murcia Sala Gamma
Dark Moor 12.11.2004 Barcelona Sala Mephisto
Dark Moor + Skyfire 26.11.2004 Madrid Sala Arena
Dark Moor + Skyfire 27 .11.2004 Bilbao Sala Azkena
Arwen Finish Recording 'Illusions'
ARWEN are just finishing the recording of their second album 'Illusions', the album will be released in november, some track titles are: Illusions, One Reason To Live, Keltia, Touch The Sky, Infinity, and Lullaby.
Autumn Tears Announce Tracklisting & Release Date
Dark Symphonies is extremely excited to finally announce Tuesday, October 26, 2004 as the official world wide release date for Autumn Tears' brand new masterpiece "Eclipse." After four long years of silence, Autumn Tears return with their most epic, conceptual, and fullest neoclassical piece of music they have ever offered. Lush strings, acoustic guitars, and woodwinds accompany soaring orchestral soundscapes, painting the backdrop for a staggering array of vocal performances that range from operatic and classical solos to Baltic choral passages and duets. "Eclipse" features Erika's angelic voice in her final performance with the band, as well as the talents of Terran Olson (ex-maudlin of the Well, Kayo Dot) performing live clarinet and flutes, Greg Ball (ex- Long Winters Stare, Sound of Enoch) performing upright contrabass and classical guitar, and Laurie Ann Haus (Ex-Rain Fell Within, Ephemeral Sun) performing lead and backing vocals. Ted also steps behind the mic once again employing chant and acappella vocal styles, both solo and duet, to further diversify as well as return to the roots of the ever-evolving Autumn Tears' sound. Beautiful, surreal Illustrations accompany one of the most anticipated musical offerings of the year from one of the most respected musical outfits in the underground music scene. Distributed in the US by IDN, the first 2000 copies of "Eclipse" will come housed in a gorgeous, deluxe eight-panel digipak. Prepare for the magical enchantment that is Autumn Tears' "Eclipse."
Here is the complete track listing for “Eclipse”:
Commemoration
Ophelia’s Crown
Three
Dawn
Remember
Flight
The Beauty In All Things
Pandora’s Womb
At A Distance
Eclipse
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