Metal News for August 22, 2002
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11 news articles posted on this day.
P.O.D. Cancel UK & Euro Dates
P.O.D have been forced to cancel planned British and European dates, because frontman Sonny Sandoval is suffering from painful back problems right now.
What's NOT Williams' Cause of Death
Police have apparently ruled out the possibility that Drowning Pool frontman Dave Williams died on August 14 after choking on his own vomit. This has been rumoured in recent days. However, the authorities are still no nearer confirming the cause of death. Williams was found dead on the band’s tour bus in Manassas, Virginia.
Chimaira's High Point
Chimaira pair Mark Hunter (vocals) and Jim Lamarca (bass) have formed a side project called High Point. The band have just recorded a demo, which they hope will lead to a deal. Chimaira themselves are also demoing material for their next album.
Vampire Suidice
Theatres Des Vampires new album is almost completed, according the the band. Entitled Suicide Vampire, the album is scheduled for an October 23rd release.
Black Witchery Signs to Osmose
Osmose Records ahve signed Black Witchery to a two album deal. The band is currently in the pre-production stages of the first album in the deal.
Most Precious Blood / Sick of It All to Tour
Most Precious Blood and Sick Of It All will once again be joining forces on the road, this time in the Southwest and West Coast. Blood For Blood is also slated to be part of the tour. The trek will begin on September 12th in Houston and here are the scheduled dates thus far: More...
Eighteen Visions & Throwdown European tour
Eighteen Visions and their Orange County brethren Throwdown will be touring Europe in September and October.
Here are the dates:
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Amon Amarth Studio Update
Anom Amarth's Olli and Johan S are in Berno Studio recording the guitars for the new album. The drums were recorded last week, and next week it's time for Ted and Johan H to do their part. The album is scheduled to be mixed between August 26th and 30th. In between recording and mixing the band will also make an appearance at the Summer Breeze festival on the 24th of August. The band is especially looking forward to playing this festival since they had to cancel last years appearance.
Quo Vadis Seeking Guitarist
With Arie Itman leaving Quo Vadis unexpectedly four weeks before the studio dates, the band has asked Daniel Mongrain of Martyr to fill in for Arie for the recording of the album, given Daniel's skill and the band's tight studio schedule. Daniel has agreed to perform a few solos and melodies for the album on a professional basis. The band will search for a permanent replacement for Arie after the new album has been completed. In other line-up news, the search for a singer is underway. The band have received applications from candidates living in both Canada and the US.
Applicants will be contacted shortly.
Dragon Green Welcome New Guitarist
Allentown, Pennsylvania Dragon Green have formally welcomed guitarist Jeff Hydro, formerly of Philadelphia hardcore outfit Turmoil, to the fold.
The band are currently performing live regionally with Hydro in support of their recently released Emissions from Green Sessions album for Infernal Racket Records. More on Dragon Green soon.
Sentenced & Dark Tranquillity Embark on US Tour
Finland's suicide rockers Sentenced will be embarking on a September tour beginning September 16th in San Francisco, California in support of their recent release, The Cold White Light. Joining them will be Gothenburg legends Dark Tranquillity supporting their exceptionally acclaimed album Damage Done. Both bands will be opening for Massachusetts' own Killswitch Engage and Swedish headliners In Flames. This will mark the first-ever North American tour for both Sentenced and Dark Tranquillity. More...
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