Metal News for August 23, 2009
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32 news articles posted on this day.
Maroon Announces Extra Show In Tokyo
Maroon has announced an extra show in Tokyo, Japan on August 28th prior to their previously scheduled Bloodaxe Festival appearances. Here are those dates:
Aug 28, 2009 - Tokyo ABC, Tokyo (JP)
Aug 29, 2009 8:00P - BLOODAXE FESTIVAL Tokyo Club ASIA Tokyo (JP)
Aug 30, 2009 8:00P - BLOODAXE FESTIVAL Osaka Sunhall Osaka (JP)
Sep 18, 2009 8:00P - Metal Invasion Chapter III Ruhrstorf
As previously reported, Maroon will be supporting Caliban and Suicide Silence on a European tour later in the fall.
Ghoul Announces European Tour Dates
GHOUL has announced the complete tour dates for their European Roadkill tour. Complete Ghoul tour dates are as follows:
09/05 - Morbide Festspiele XI at Eastclub - Bischofswerda, Germany w/ Malevolent Creation, Vomitory, Satans Revenge on Mankind
09/07 - MKC-Next Bar - Ziar Nad Hronum w/ Jakubysko and Boiling Point
09/08 - Chelsea - Vienna, Austria w/ Municipal Waste
09/09 - Channel Zero - Ljubljana, Slovenia w/Extreme Smoke 57 and Septic Scum
09/11 - Septembertember 2 Dismember Fest - Bologna, Italy w/Birdflesh and Septic Scum
09/12- Uns Scheint die Sonne aus Dem Arsch Festival - Riegenhof, Germany
09/13- Le Klub - Paris, France w/ Altar of Plagues, Eibon, Lava, & Arafat
09/15- Semifinal- Helsinki, Finland w/ AVOIMEN HAUDAN LOYHKA and FORCA MACABRA
09/16- Vastavirta - Tampere, Finland w/ AVOIMEN HAUDAN LOYHKA
09/17- Little Devil - Tilburg, Netherlands w/ Sinister, Regurgitation, Viral Load, Embalmer
09/18- Velokot - Oostende, Belgium
09/19- NRW Deathfest at AJZ Bahndamm - Wermelskirchen, Germany
10/30 - Oakland Metro - Oakland, California, USA w/ Cannabis Corpse, Brainoil, Population Reduction, Ramming Speed
Winger Completes Recording of New Album
Kip Winger, singer of the 80s metal band Winger, has issued the following update:
"Sorry for all the confusion about Winger news. As for touring I have not received confirmed dates and until I do I wont post anything. Yes I'm almost done mixing the new Winger Record. And it will come out in Oct. I still have not heard from the label about the exact release date for 'Blackwood Creek.' As soon as i confirm the actual information I will post it."
Serial Butcher Announces New Album Release Date
Belgium brutal death metal band Serial Butcher has announced that their new album, entitled "A Crash Course in Cranium Crushing," will be released on October 27th via on Unique Leader Records. The Album was recorded at famed Berno Studios in Sweden by Henrik Larsson (Amon Amarth, The Haunted, and God Dethroned).
Arkaik Completes Recording of Debut Album
Arkaik has finished recording their debut album "Reflections Within Dissonance." The mixing is being done by Samur Khouja of Seahorse Sound Studios and will be sent to Stephano of 16 Cellar Studios for mastering. The album consists of 10 tracks and will be released in January of 2010 through Unique Leader Records. The cover art can be seen here.
Lacrimosa Posts New Music Video Online
Swiss gothic metal band Lacrimosa has posted a music video for their track "Feuer" at this location. The video can also be found below.
The band comments on the video, "During LACRIMOSA's 'Lichtgestalt-Tour' back in 2005, Tilo Wolff met Carlos Toro, a Chilean video director, with whom he stayed in contact starting a collaboration. Now, when LACRIMOSA played again in Santiago de Chile this summer, Tilo and Carlos met again and finally the result of their transatlantic collaboration is concluded! The result is a different kind of video clip for the song 'Feuer' from the new album 'Sehnsucht'." More...
Unsun Posts Summer Breeze Festival Photos
Polish gothic metallers Unsun have issued the following update about posting pictures online from their performance at the Summer Breeze festival:
"We have for you the new great pics from Summer Breeze 2009(thanks to www.metalchroniques.fr) You can find them here."
Gwynbleidd Reveals New Album Details
Brooklyn, New York metal band GWYNBLEIDD has revealed details for their debut album, entitled "Nostalgia" [cover art]. The album will be released on October 27 via BlackCurrant Music and contains the following track listing:
01. Nostalgia
02. Egress
03. New Setting
04. Stormcalling
05. Adrift
06. Thawing Innocence
07. Stare Into The Sun
08. Canvas For Departure
Embrace Damnation Posts New Song Online
Illinois metal band Embrace Damnation has posted a new track from their upcoming release, entitled "Glory of a New Darkness," on their MySpace page. The track is titled "Broken Wings Drenched in Blood."
Anew Revolution Posts Studio Footage Online
Texan metal band Anew Revolution has posted video footage from the studio update regarding the progress of their upcoming album. The video can be seen here and below. More...
Novembers Doom Announces Festival Appearances
Novembers Doom has announced the following upcoming festival appearances:
9/7 Minnesota MetalFest Minneapolis, Minnesota
9/11 Madrid is the Dark Festival - Spain Madrid, Madrid
9/12 Caos Emergente Open Air Fest - Portugal Recarei, Porto
10/2 Noctis III Metal Fest - Canada Calgary, Alberta
Somnae Issues Recording Update
Somnae has issued the following update about recording new material:
"It has been a few weeks of hard work in terms of general recordings and pre-production. Drums are officially done and we want to congratulate Brian for doing such a good job getting those killer takes. It was worth the wait. Some vocals and most of the guitars have been also tracked down for the three songs to be included in the MCD.
"Here's the tracklist in no specific order:
Forever More
Fragile Tomorrow
An Ominous Strain
"Stay in touch for future updates and enjoy the rest of the summer!"
Gross Misconduct Announces Vancouver Tour Date
Vancouver death/thrash band Gross Misconduct has been added to Forbidden's only Canadian tour date, scheduled for August 26 in Vancouver. The show will take place at The Bourbon, located at 50 Cordova Street West, and Gross Misconduct is slated to play directly before Forbidden.
“To say we are honoured to play with thrash legends such as Forbidden is an understatement,” said Gross Misconduct guitarist Jesse Brint. “We are looking forward to debuting new material from our upcoming album as well.”
Gross Misconduct is also scheduled to play at the Alberta-based Harvesting Hell festival on Sept. 6, with the band sharing the stage with QUO VADIS and THE DAYGLO ABORTIONS among others.
Gross Misconduct’s untitled sophomore album is tentatively scheduled for an October release date and will feature nine songs and 50 minutes worth of material.
Interview
An Interview With The Members Of Antares
New York metallers Antares have recently seen the release of their debut demo "Different Light." All three tracks from the demo can be heard at the band's MySpace page. Vocalist and keyboardist Andrew Neary, guitarist Roy Sico, and drummer Charles Snyder all explained to me the recording process for the demo and shared their thoughts on writing music and their local metal scene. More...
Mortiis Announces Tour Date In Belgium
Mortiis has issued the following brief statement about an upcoming live show in Belgium:
"We´re doing a double headliner show with Clan of Xymox in Heule, Belgium on December 19th. Should be a blast. Tickets & Info can be found here."
Anger As Art Issues Album Recording Update
Anger As Art vocalist Steve Gaines has issued the following update about the recording process for their new album:
"Hey guys-
"I have a little time here to give you an update - This might be a little selfish, as a lot of it has to do with me... but what the hell... you love me (shhh.... stop laughing)
"ANGER AS ART - on pace to finish the Disfigure album by Labor Day weekend. Suffice to say that wherever we have a BBQ, we will be listening to it - so come have a dog, and a beer, and a listen. Completely unofficial listening party, but we have kept this under wraps long enough and want to share it with you all. More info as it gets finalized. Also, AAA is shooting photos later today for the record. Long overdue... but you will get to see our mugs in the current configuration. Watch for a posting of a song online here very soon - in the next week or so.
"ABATTOIR - Juan would kill me if I didn't mention it here, but Abattoir is filling in on a show cancellation on Saturday September 12 2009 at the Black Castle in Los Angeles. This is last minute promotion, so I apologize for using the AAA page. Go to www.moshking.com for details. If you go, I guarantee that you will be hearing the AAA album over the PA between sets.
"ME - I just found out that I will be appearing on 'Diners Drive In's and Dives' on Monday September 7 (Labor Day). We shot an episode in June, and it will air that day on the Food Network. Guy Fieri is very much like he appears on the show - a very nice person. We shot it at a place called 'Mom's Tamales' in Lincoln Heights/ Los Angeles. The place rules. Anyone who knows me knows that my life revolves around Mexican food - I have even been named an honorary Mexican by my friends/co-workers - thus given the name Esteban Hernandez (long story). Watch closely - as my shot will either be about 3 seconds long, or on the cutting room floor.
"That's all - off to shoot pix. Talk soon."
Judgment Hammer Streaming "Lightning War" Online
Montana metallers Judgment Hammer have issued the following update about streaming the song "Lightning War" online:
"HAVE A LISTEN TO THE FIRST TRACK OFF OUR UPCOMING ALBUM, AN ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 YEARS IN THE MAKING! THE RELEASE DATE IS STILL UNCERTAIN, BUT WE'LL KEEP YA POSTED! THE ALBUM WAS ENTIRELY WRITTEN, RECORDED, PRODUCED, AND MIXED BY THE BAND. WE ARE INDEBTED ONLY TO BRETT CLARIN, FOR THE EXCELLENT MASTERING JOB."
Extreme O.D. Streaming New Song Online
Extreme O.D., the band featuring Kieron "K" Berry of Pain Control, has issued the following announcement about streaming a new song on their MySpace page:
"Currently based in Stoke-On-Trent in Staffordshire, UK - Extreme O.D are touring the U.K with more and more dates being added to their schedule every week !! Their BRAND NEW 3 track e.p 'This is the End' is being printed and pressed and will be released absolutely imminently. Pre-release promo for this E.P has already secured interest with TERRORIZOR magazine and has helped the band to secure endorsement deals that will be revealed once the E.P is out !!!!"
Garf Neval Streaming "Black Moon Horizon" Online
German black metallers Garf Neval are currently streaming the track "Black Moon Horizon" online. The song can be heard at the band's official MySpace page.
Nominon Issues Recording Update
Swedish death metallers Nominon have issued the following announcement about recording new material:
"Let The Metal Flow In The Veins Of Asagthoth...
"The pre-production recordings of the new material for the forthcoming album are moving on. So far three songs has been taped and it all feels fucking cool to finally get some new shit recorded, even though it's all roughly done on a basic 4-tracker by the band itself.
"We can now reveal that there will actually be two new NOMINON CD-releases out within the coming 6-7 months. Here's the story; As soon as possible after the hellish recordings of the fourth full-lenght album at NECROMORBUS in September the record company DEATHGASM RECORDS will unleash a 4 song MCD. This release most likely including one song of the coming full album, one exclusive song that will only be on this particular Mini-CD, one re-recorded older song and perhaps some live stuff that were recorded during the BENEDICTION tour that NOMINON did back in September last year. The whole album will then be released worldwide in early 2010 (most likely in mid February) through DEATHGASM RDS (CD) and BLOOD HARVEST RDS (LP)."
Von Issues Band Update
California based black metallers Von have issued the following update about releasing new material:
"VON is currently in talks with NWN Productions for release of VON materials and pressings for the public. VON the band would also like to state that it will be releasing some more announcements within the week for the future of their label VMG and the band VON itself, in addition to the member's side project's releases and recordings for 2009 and 2010. Check back soon."
Steve Vai To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Steve Vai's official website has been updated with the following statement:
"Steve will visit Brasov, Romania to appear at the Cerbul De Aur (Golden Stag) Festival on Sunday, 6 September.
"Steve will accept a lifetime achievement award at the event, and will perform two songs to backing tracks. He will not be appearing with a live band.
"For more info on Cerbul De Aur visit their website."
Primal Fear Issues South American Tour Diary
Germany's Primal Fear has issued the following tour diary from their South American tour:
"At the beginning of August, Primal Fear and Special Guest Sinner traveled to South America to play four shows in four countries in five days. This meant: Maximum Rock’n’Roll, amazing fans and almost zero sleep. Prepare for take off!
"Two bands, three techs, that’s a lot of people. And it has been a while that we started from Stuttgart with six guys. Among us is our latest addition, drum tech Tommy, who fits very well into the Primal Fear camp. We’re also especially happy that our long time friend Duce is making his comeback as guitar tech, now that he is usually travelling with Children Of Bodom all the time. For a massive trip like this it’s good to know you have good people with you. This of course includes our master of sound, Achim Köhler (a.k.a. ‘the guy called Coca Kohler’), and the legendary Klaus Sperling on drums with Sinner. After the easiest check-in ever we’re flying to Frankfurt and then without much further ado to Mexico City - on a 12hr flight! But: Kohler has entered the Business Class! More...
Amon Amarth Issues Tour Recap
Amon Amarth has issued the following recap of their summer festival appearances:
"Summer’s over!
"It’s been an amazing festival summer for us this year. We had shows nearly every weekend from the beginning of June till the end of August.
"We got to return to some of our favourite festivals as well as discover some new ones. Some highlights have been on home ground at Sweden Rock Festival. It’s been a real honour to see how many fans we have gotten in the last couple of years in our own backyard. We also got to play for the first time at Roskilde, a long time dream for us. Metalcamp in Slovenia has become like a summer home and the warm reception in Turkey has been overwhelming!
"One show that goes on the top list was of course the one we did at Wacken Open Air. It was the fifth time for us there, first one being 10 years ago in 1999. It’s amazing to see how much that festival has grown over the years with over 75 000 tickets sold (!!). The festival was close to hosting 100 000 people this year. Summer Breeze is another festival that we keep going back to. This year was one of the best times we’ve ever had there! The summer ended for us at Rock Area Festival, a great festival with a very nice atmosphere. It was also the last show for us in Germany for a long time. Now we’ll take a break for about a month from touring. More...
DevilDriver Posts New "Thrash And Burn" Video Blog
DevilDriver has posted a third video road report online from the "Thrash and Burn" tour. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
Excalion Prepares To Hit The Recording Studio
Finland's Excalion has issued the following update about recording new material:
"We have opened a studio blog that we will be updating frequently during the studio. You can already access it here.
"Recordings will start tomorrow at Studio Watercastle in Jyväskylä, Finland."
Massive Assault Seeking New Drummer
Dutch metallers Massive Assault have issued the following update about seeking a new drummer:
"Anyone interested in the vacant drum seat, please contact us through myspace or email: grindmasterflesh@hotmail.com
"We have about 9 finished songs that we wanted to record soon for our second full length. We also have a permanent rehearsal room with full backline incl a good quality drum kit."
Dave Mustaine Comments On Conducting Interviews
Megadeth front man Dave Mustaine has issued the following statement about conducting interviews:
"Droogies!
"So yesterday I am doing an interview, the third in a dayfull of interviews, which I am so weary of, and their ‘certain’ questions, that it can turn the mood of an interview into complete sh*t with-in seconds.
"I mean do interviewers not know that I am onto them? That I know they are just waiting to spring an antagonistic question to get me to talk shit about someone?
"You have no idea how much it sucks to be talking to a complete stranger, baring your soul, and then the person springs the questions that he has been salivating over asking, and with-in seconds, like I said, the interviews can turn south.
"I think it is unfortunate that you, as my fans, or if you're just lurking, and even if you are here under false pretenses just to be a shit stirrer (and there are a few here), it still sucks to be reading an interview and then it sours, and you are left at the mercy of the guy telling the story in the press, because he will ultimately decide that selling his magazine (or whatever - some people don't even have a job, and they just fool our publicity department at Roadrunner and get to the band) is more important than decency, character, and literary, journalistic integrity. More...
Troll Signs To Napalm Records
Napalm Records has issued the following announcement about signing a record deal with Norwegian black metallers Troll:
"Napalm Records proudly announces the signing of cult band Troll! The legendary Norwegian Black Metal band is behind such classics of pitch-black art like 'Drep De Kristne.' Lead by frontman Nagash, Troll create an inferno of bestial blastbeats, piercing guitar riffs and possessed vocals that seem the emerge right from the depths of hell itself. The band promises to make no compromises when it comes to the new material, hence a lesson in Black Metal will soon be unleashed! A new opus of satanic art is tentatively scheduled for winter 2009."
Nagash of Troll also commented:
"The basic foundation and inspiration for Troll besides the Devil, has always been the Underground. And what soldier doesn’t like the smell of napalm in the morning?! Our choice was obvious."
Throne Of Malediction Posts Recording Session
Throne of Malediction has posted a "behind the scenes" recording session video for their new song "Fake." The video clip can be viewed below. More...
Ozzy Confirms Band Lineup For BlizzCon 2009
The following update was sent regarding Ozzy Osbourne's BlizzCon 2009 appearance, confirming rumors at least for this show that Gus G (of Firewind) will be joining him:
"Ozzy will be performing at the Anaheim Convention Center as part of the closing ceremonies at BizzCon '09. However, Due to Zakk Wylde's current touring committments with Black Label Society And Mike Bordin's ongoing reunion tour with Faith No More, Ozzy will be playing with guitarist, Gus G, and drummer, Tommy Clueftos for this special performance. They will be joining current Osbourne band members, Blasko (bass) and Adam Wakeman (keyboards). Ozzy loves the challenge of working with new musicians and is enjoying the sound and energy that this band has been producing in rehearsals this week. Catch Ozzy's performance as part of DirecTV's pay-per-view airing of BlizzCon '09, which is also available as an internet stream from www.blizzcon.com."
Black Anvil Posts MP3 From New Album
New York's BLACK ANVIL recently posted a downloadable MP3, for the track "Margin For Terror," from their debut album "Time Insults The Mind" online now via MetalSucks.net. Relapse will reissue "Time Insults the Mind" on September 1st with pre-orders available now. Additional audio samples taken from Time Insults The Mind can be heard now via the band's MySpace page.
The band still has a show planned in New York:
September 14 Brooklyn, NY Europa (w/ URGEHAL and more)
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