Metal News for August 23, 2004
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The Malfated Announce New Guitarist
UK-based band The Malfated have announced a new addition to their line-up. The boys have recruited Natasha Spencer on rhythm guitar, which means that the current line-up is thus: Karl Steiger (Vocals), Paul Tovell (Lead Guitars), Natasha Spencer (Rhythm Guitars) & Belle The Expendable Drum Machine (Percussion). The recording schedule for the new CD has been put forward to September/October 2004 due to this change. The band are also in the process of putting exclusive mp3 tracks on the website.
For more information and pictures of the delightful Natasha, go to the official Malfated website.
Listen To Two New Lamb Of God Songs Online
A two-song preview of the forthcoming LAMB OF GOD album, "Ashes of the Wake", has been posted online at www.lambofgod.tv. The tracks available for listening in streaming audio are the album's first single/video, "Laid to Rest", and a song called "What I've Become".
"Ashes of the Wake" is scheduled for release 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.
Communic Sign With Nuclear Blast
Norway prog/metal/thrash outfit Communic have signed a multi-album deal with Nuclear Blast Records. Featuring former members of Scariot, the trio will release a new full-length in 2005. The album will be recorded in October by producer Jacob Hansen (Raunchy, Ancient).
As Hope Dies Get Back Together
Roughly one year after breaking up, Southern California metal/hardcore band As Hope Dies are apparently back together. The group has reportedly completed five new songs for an upcoming record, with three more in the works. According to the band, their new material is "very similar to the old stuff, just a lot faster, technical, and way more melodic." The group's first show back will be on October 8th at the Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA with Coldwar and others.
100 Demons To Tour Europe Next Month
100 Demons will be touring Europe next month with Rise & Fall and No Turning Back. Here are the tour dates:
9/23 Holland, Amsterdam @ Winston
9/24 Herten, Germany @ JZ Nord
9/25 Leuven, Belgium @ Funtime Fest
9/26 Berlin, Germany @ Tommy Haus
9/28 Zlotow, Poland @ Dom Kultury
9/29 Katowice, Poland @ Straszny Dwór
10/1 Budapest, Hungary @ Blue Hole
10/2 Italy @ TBA
10/3 Ravenna. Italy @ Valtorto
10/4 München, Germany @ Backstage
10/5 Will, Switzerland @ Remise
10/6 La Roca Del Valles, Spain @ Sala La Nau
10/7 Madrid, Spain @ TBA
10/8 Bilbao, Spain @ Complot Club
10/9 Paris, France @ Locomotive
10/10 Kontich, Belgium @ Lintfabriek
10/12 Hengelo, Holland @ Innocent
10/13 Leipzig, Germany @ Conne Island
10/14 Karlsruhe, Germany @ Erdbeermund
10/15 Oberentfelden, Switzerland @ Boeroem Poem Poem
10/16 Kortrijk, Belgium @ H8000 Fest
10/17 Canterbury, UK @ TBA
10/18 Birmingham, UK @ The Royal George
10/19 Dundee, UK @ Westport Bar
10/20 Manchester, UK @ Star and Garter
10/21 Newport, UK @ TJ's
10/22 UK @ TBA
10/23 Athens, Greece @ TBA
10/24 London, UK @ Ninja Fest
Buried Inside Sign With Relapse Records
Ottawa's Buried Inside have now signed with Relapse Records. The band has previously released an album with Cyclop Media. Their Relapse debut, entitled "Chronoclast," will hit stores on November 9th in Canada, and January elsewhere. The effort was recorded early this year with producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon). Meanwhile, the group will be on the road consistently this fall and winter.
The Haunted Added To Damageplan, Shadows Fall Tour
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have been added to the upcoming U.S. tour featuring DAMAGEPLAN and SHADOWS FALL. The trek is tentatively expected to kick off in late October. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.
THE HAUNTED's fourth album, "rEVOLVEr", is scheduled for release in Europe on October 19 through Century Media Records (one day earlier internationally). The follow-up to 2003's "One Kill Wonder" was recorded at Gothenburg's famed Studio Fredman (IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY) with co-producers Patrik J. Sten and Fredrik Nordström and mixed at Denmark's Antfarm Studio by Tue Madsen. The album will be released as jewel-case CD and limited edition digipak (each with a different cover), featuring two special bonus tracks.
Over My Dead Body Winding Down
California hardcore band Over My Dead Body will be disbanding. As things stand now, the group will still be touring Europe extensively in September and October. They will then play three final shows in November, with their final show reportedly set to take place at the Che Cafe in San Diego on November 27th.
The Haunted, Mercenary, Mnemic, Raunchy To Team Up
The Haunted, Mercenary, Mnemic, Hatesphere, Raunchy, Melted, Blindfault and Stomped will be teaming up for a special "Nordic Threat" show during the Popkomm 2004 music convetion. The gig, which will take place on September 29 at Silver Wings in Berlin, Germany, will be presented by Music Export Denmark, Rock Hard and 3rd Tsunami Agency. Tickets will be priced 10 euros at the door.
Scorpions Complete U.S. Itinerary Released
German hard rock veterans Scorpions have released the complete itinerary for their upcoming U.S. tour. Support on the trek will come from Tesla and Keith Emerson. The dates are as follows:
Oct. 21 - Seattle, WA (Everett) @ @ Arena
Oct. 23 - Portland, OR @ Coliseum
Oct. 24 - Boise, ID @ Bank Of America Center
Oct. 26 - Salt Lake City, UT @ E Center
Oct. 27 - Denver, CO @ Magness Aud / World
Oct. 29 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
Oct. 30 - Detroit, MI @ Cobo Hall
Oct. 31 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel
Nov. 03 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ Five Seasons
Nov. 04 - St Paul, MN @ Xcell
Nov. 06 - Green Bay, WI @ Brown County Arena
Nov. 07 - St Louis, MO @ Saviss Arena
Nov. 09 - Dallas , TX @ Next Stage
Nov. 10 - Houston, TX @ Reliant arena
Nov. 12 - Austin, TX @ Erwin Center
Nov. 13 - San Antonio, TX @ SBC Arena
Nov.14 - Hildago, TX @ The Dodge Arena
Nov. 16 - El Paso, TX @ UTEP
Nov. 17 - Albuquerque, NM @ Conv Center
Nov. 19 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crickett Pavilion (outdoors)
Nov. 20 - Las Vegas, NV @ Alladin / Mandalay Bay
Nov. 21 - Tucson, AZ @ SW International Speedway on sale
Nov. 23 -San Diego, CA @ Cox Arena
Nov. 24 - Fresno, CA @ Savemart Arena
Nov. 26 - Los Angeles, CA @ Universal Amph (2 firm)
Nov. 27 - Los Angeles, CA @ Universal Amph
Nov. 28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Universal Amph (option)
Nov. 30 - Bakersfield, CA @ Centennial Arena
Nov. 01 - Sacremento, CA @ Arco Arena
Nov. 03 - San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion
Dec. 04 - San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic
Dec. 05 - Reno, NV @ Lawler Pavilion
Scorpions are continuing to tour in support of their new album, "Unbreakable", which was released in the U.S. in June through Sanctuary Records. The CD was recorded at Peppermint Park Studio in Hannover, Germany and was mixed at Wisseloord studios in Hilversum, Holland. The band, who recently announced the addition of Polish bassist Pawel Maciwoda (Section 31, Urbanator) to their ranks, are also working on a DVD which should be released later in the year.
George Lynch: Tour Dates Announced
Former Dokken guitarist George Lynch has lined up the following dates in October:
Oct. 01 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
Oct. 02 - Leominster, MA @ Club Liquid
Oct. 03 - New York, NY @ Don Hill's
Oct. 04 - Clifton, NJ @ Ding Batz
Oct. 05 - Springfield, MA @ Geraldines
Oct. 06 - Baltimore, MD @ Thunderdome
Oct. 07 - Farmingdale, NY @ The Downtown (w/ DANGER DANGER)
Oct. 08 - Cheektowaga, NY @ Rock n' Roll Heaven
Oct. 09 - Rochester, NY @ Penny Arcade
As previously reported, Lynch recently released a new instrumental cd, entitled "Furious George". The album is collection of cover tunes with extensive guitar solos that "will leave his legion of fans pointing and staring as their speakers melt in the guitar fury," according to an official press release.
Elend To Release New Album In September
French dark symphonic band Elend will release their new album, "Sunwar the Dead", on September 13 through Prophecy Productions. The cd will be the second part of a five-album cycle. In contrast to the transitional work "Winds Devouring Men" (the prologue to this cycle released in 2003), the pieces of music featured on "Sunwar the Dead" are the fastest and most violent ones ever written by the composers. For the first time Elend have recorded with a complete classical ensemble (consisting of more than 50 classically trained musicians and singers), featuring strings, brass, woodwinds, orchestral percussion and female choir.
"Sunwar the Dead" track listing:
01. Chaomphalos
02. Ardour
03. Sunwar the Dead
04. Ares in Their Eyes
05. The Hemlock Sea
06. La Terre N'aime Pas Le Sang
07. A Song of Ashes
08. Laceration (mp3)
09. Poliorketika
10. Blood and Grey Skies Entwined
11. Threnos
For more information, visit the Prophecy Productions web site.
Ozzy's Dog The Bounty Hunter Theme Song Online
Ozzy Osbourne's original theme song for the new TV show "Dog the Bounty Hunter", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location (780 KB).
"Dog the Bounty Hunter", which will begin airing on A&E on Tuesday, Aug. 31, with back-to-back half-hour episodes starting at 10 p.m., follows the show's star, a bounty hunter named Duane Chapman (nicknamed "Dog"), as he tracks and then traps various fugitives — usually men (and occasionally women) who skip their scheduled trial dates and are hiding out somewhere in Hawaii, usually in some of the islands' seedier locales.
Bringing them in is the job of Dog, his wife, Beth, 34, and various associates, including one of Dog's sons, Leland, 27, (Duane and Beth have 12 children between them) and one of Dog's nephews, Justin, 21.
Catch Godsmack On The Big Screen
Godsmack's "Changes" premieres on the big screen. One night only: Monday, September 13, 2004 at 7:30pm at a United Artists, Edwards, or Regal Theatre near you.
Click here to see the trailer.
Click here to save on advance tickets.
"Changes" comes out on DVD September 14.
Orphaned Land Finishes First Video Clip
Six months after the release of the majestic milestone "Mabool – The Story Of The Three Sons Of Seven," we are about to offer our first ever video clip "Ocean Land." Vocalist Kobi Farhi:
Hello everyone and Shalom from the Orphaned Land of Israel! Finally after many years we filmed a video clip, to the song "Ocean Land" from our latest album "Mabool," it's our first video clip ever! It was a very hard day of working and we were on set for 18 hours. We had two different locations:
1. In the sea (where we bumped into hundred of Medusa jellyfish! It was very tough and we remained brave, but got wounded)
2. Underwater shots in a swimming pool - I had to sing for hours under the water, I drank so much pool water, yuck! We also filmed Matti playing a guitar solo under the water.
We were working with a very famous theatre actress named Hila Vidor and she was unbelievable, it was an inspiring adventure to work with her. If you ask me, she is the Queen of the sea! I think that it's a great video and it's about time that you will all be able to watch it and judge for yourself very soon.
News On System Of A Down's New Album
System of a Down have set the release of their new album to be in the fall of this year, according to a message in their website.
With regards to the recording process guitarist Daron Malakian said in the statement, "We'll play a song through and record it, listen to it and decide what could make it even better — repeat a chorus, simple rearrangement, we all spark off of each other. Some of the new songs have really great moments — we want to make the entire song a really great moment.
According to Malakian, some surprising influences can be heard in System's new work. "The influences range from Kraftwerk to Darkthrone to the Zombies to the Beach Boys, but it all fits together," he said. "It works."
Vanguard Wins WOA Battle
The Finnish band Vanguard has won the Metal Battle at WOA. The competition was held by Metal Hammer and Armageddon Music. The first prize - a record deal with Armageddon Music now goes to Finland.
Destruction's Schmier Loses Jacket, Offers Reward
Schmier's stage jacket was stolen after the concert at the Metal Camp in Slovenia. This jacket is very valuable to Schmier and is a real personal loss to him. If you can help returning the jacket please contact the band for a reward.
The Scorpions Announce US Tour
Support: Tesla / Keith Emerson
October, 21 2004 Seattle, WA (Everett) @ Arena
October, 23 2004 Portland, OR @ Coliseum
October, 24 2004 Boise, ID @ Bank Of America Center
October, 26 2004 Salt Lake City, UT @ E Center
October, 27 2004 Denver, CO @ Magness Aud / World
October, 29 2004 Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
October, 30 2004 Detroit, MI @ Cobo Hall
October, 31 2004 Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel
November, 3 2004 Cedar Rapids, IA @ Five Seasons
November, 4 2004 St Paul, MN @ Xcell
November, 6 2004 Green Bay, WI @ Brown County Arena
November, 7 2004 St Louis, MO @ Saviss Arena
November, 9 2004 Dallas ,TX @ Next Stage
November, 10 2004 Houston, TX @ reliant arena ??
November, 12 2004 Austin,TX @ Erwin Center
November, 13 2004 San Antonio, TX @ SBC Arena
November, 14 2004 Hildago,TX @ The Dodge Arena
November, 16 2004 El Paso,TX @ UTEP
November, 17 2004 Albuquerque, NM @ Conv Center
November, 19 2004 Phoenix, AZ @ Crickett Pavlion(outdoors)
November, 20 2004 Las Vegas NV @ Alladin / Mandalay Bay
November, 21 2004 Tucson, AZ @ SW International Speedway on sale
November, 23 2004 San Diego,CA @ Cox Arena
November, 24 2004 Fresno, CA @ Savemart Arena
November, 26 2004 Los Angeles, CA @ Universal Amph( 2 firm)
November, 27 2004 Los Angeles, CA @ Universal Amph
November, 28 2004 Los Angeles, CA @ Universal Amph (option)
November, 30 2004 Bakersfield,CA @ Centennial Arena
December, 1 2004 Sacremento,CA @ Arco Arena
December, 3 2004 San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion
December, 4 2004 San Francisco ,CA @ Bill Graham Civic
December, 5 2004 Reno, NV @ Lawler Pavilion
Annihilator Guitarist Sells His Guitars
From the official Annihilator website:
Hi y'all. Well since most of you know, I have given away a few guitars here on my site for no money!. So, I figure I will try to sell a few also. I still have a Gibson Goth V and a Gibson Les Paul Studio (both in evil black). Since this contest has been going on to win my guitar, many have emailed me and asked if they could BUY one of my guitars. This is certainly not something I need to do BUT what the heck; who couldn't use money! hehe!
The Gibson Goth V is one of two that I used on the Carnival Diablos/Waking the Fury cd's and tours, as well as last summer's festival run at Wacken/BYH, etc... Curran Murphy also used one on the recent Judas Priest tour.
The Evil Black Les Paul was my main axe on the Criteria for a Black Widow tour as well as some tracks on that cd and a few on Carnival Diablos.
They both have the godly EMG pick-ups in them and both in pretty good shape. Will be some pretty cool historic guitars to have for a few Annihilator fans!
In case anyone is wondering why they are being put up for "sale" here, it is because MANY people have emailed me about buying one of my guitars. I also have an endorsement with the best darn guitar company out there ESP so I really won't be using these Gibsons anymore; I have alot of guitars!
So if you are (seriously) interested, send me a message (PM Private Message) throught this site (you have to register to do this). Again, only serious inquiries only please.
Price? I have have offers around $1500 EUROS for each of these 2 axes (i have a few of you who are asking me if it is $1500 euros for BOTH = NO. $1550 euros for each, so far!)
So if you are interested, make me an offer. I will post (here) what the current offers are.
Buyer pays shipping via Fedex or UPS.
Heck, I might even throw in some autographed Annihilator goodies for ya!
Cheers y'all and I hope the contest winners enjoy their metal prizes!
Waters
Cattle Decapitation Tour and "Humanure" Update
Cattle Decapitation posted the following update on the bands official website:
Cattle Decapitation is back from tour!!! Well, for a couple weeks at least. We leave in a couple weeks for the Deicide tour. Check the shows section for dates. Thanks to all who came out to the tour we just did with Black Dahlia Murder, Goatwhore and our bros in Watch Them Die. We had a blast. We'd also like to say thank you VERY MUCH to our merch guy JP for saving our lives the other day. On our way home coming out of Lincoln, Nebraska the whole band came very close to a full head on collision. We were heading west on I80 and this car suddenly came barrelling towards us on 2 wheels accross the grass median from the eastbound freeway. All JP saw was the roof of the car as it came literally 1-2 feet from the front of our vehicle. The crash would have been devastating had JP not taken control of our van and slammed on the brakes. We pulled over and the sight was not pretty. The passenger was just a little kid and he was unconscious and his face looked similar to the head on the Brujeria "Matando Gueros" album. The driver and the backseat passenger were messed up pretty bad too and the car was completely munched. A couple of us assisted in getting blankets and talking to the cops. We had to go to the police station in Lincoln to fill out a report since JP was the only real witness. About 20 minutes later, our trailer tire blew up and took the trailer fender with it. See kids, these are the reasons you must go to support your local scene, especially if you're going to download bands' music. The music industry is dying and these bands need all the help they can get. From Britney Spears to Broken Hope. Support your scene.
*Cattle Decapitation's new album "Humanure" is nominated for "Best Hard Rock Album" at the San Diego Music Awards!!! 2002's "To Serve Man" won the same award last year...
*There will be some sort of news shortly regarding the "Humanure" album cover. We can't give any details just yet, but all I can say is you may want to get it now. The version in stores right now may not be around for long. Seriously. More details on that coming shortly.
Current "Humanure" radio stats:
CMJ Loud Rock: #3 (up 3 spots)
CMJ Crucial Spins: #24
Vader Involved In Another Car Accident
Polish death kings Vader were involved in another bus crash while on tour in Germany. The posting on their official website reads:
On the way to Falkenstein (Germany) near Leipzig Vader's new tour bus was involved in a car accident! The bus has been seriously smashed but fortunately its occupants managed to escape unharmed. The band was forced to spend a few hours at local police station and due to that, the gig in Falkenstein has been cancelled. We would like to apologize all the fans and organizers for the abcence at the show. It really didn't depend on us! Now we are waiting for a new car because the police has kept the broken one and hope that everything will go smoothly. Hope to visit you in the near future!
Vader's new album, "The Beast," will be released on September 20 through Metal Blade Records.
Watch Monster Magnet's 'Monolithic' Video Online
The video for Monster Magnet's new single 'Monolithic' can be viewed online on Launch.com.
Danzig Insists Punchout Was A Setup
Danzig frontman Glenn Danzig has spoken out about the infamous video tape of him getting punched by North Side Kings member Danny Marianinho following a dispute at a show in Tuba City, Arizona, in early July. Asked by Argus Leader what happened in Tuba City when he got "knocked out," Danzig said, "I don't want to give those guys [North Side Kings] press. That was just a setup for me to punch him and them to sue me for a bunch of money. If I wanted to kill that guy, he'd be dead in two seconds."
Read the full article at Argus Leader.
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