Metal News for August 23, 2010
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Nergal's Illness Confirmed to be Leukemia
Behemoth frontman and lead guitarist Nergal's illness has been confirmed to be leukemia. According to the Polish news site TVP, the disease has advanced to the point where chemotherapy can no longer be an effective treatment and can only be cured through a bone marrow transplant.
Within the country of Poland, there are only 100,000 donors out of a population of 38,192,000. Nergal's fiance Doda has already donated her bone marrow but it's unknown if her bone marrow will provide a DNA match.
Other Polish artists are currently organizing concerts to help raise awareness of Nergal's condition although no artists or concert dates have as yet been announced.
Nergal is currently undergoing a multi-stage, months-long treatment at Gdansk Medical University Hospital and all Behemoth tour dates indefinitely canceled for the foreseeable future.
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Unearthing The Metal Underground In Vancouver
Each week in "Unearthing the Metal Underground," we'll be putting a few quality underground bands in the spotlight in an attempt to get the word out about them. This week I am showcasing Vancouver, Canada’s stellar underground death metal scene, the same city that gave birth to internationally recognized acts such as 3 Inches of Blood, Strapping Young Lad and Bison B.C to name a few. Vancouver though is one city that always has a long list of talented young bands that can easily become metal’s next big discovery.
Death metal and its variances have always been the most dominating metal genre in Vancouver. With quite a few venues catering specifically to the underground metal niche its easy for young bands to flourish. Even with the closure/re-modelling of some of Vancouver’s most iconic metal venues (The Cobalt R.I.P, Pub 340) the underground metal scene refuses to die and becomes bigger each and every year.
Malice Plagued
First up is Malice Plagued. Quite possibly the most under-rated metal band going in Vancouver today, Malice Plagued is known for their unrelenting dedication to their music and their live performances. With a wide range of influences coming from acts like Rush, Black Sabbath, Testament, Megadeth, Iron Maiden and Death, Malice Plagued has crafted a death-thrash hybrid sound unique to themselves, which is what keeps Vancouver crowds coming back for more after every show. Vocalist/guitarist Kyle Pepin knows what it means to be a proper front-man and can command audiences, shred and perform his distinct vocal style with effortless precision. The band is rounded out by drummer Lance Powell and bassist Kyle Smedley. This three piece death-thrash unit is one to keep an eye on and will surely be turning heads in the metal scene for years to come and should be the next Vancouver metal act to be breaking out to an international audience.
Hear The Showdown's New Album In Its Entirety
The Showdown will release their fourth studio album, "Blood In The Gears," on Tuesday, August 24th. However, fans can get a sneak peek of the album its entirety right now on AOL.com.
"Blood In The Gears" was recorded and produced by The Showdown’s own Jeremiah Scott (bass) at his home studio, Anthem Productions, in Nashville. The album was mixed by Steve Blackmon (Living Sacrifice, Project 86), with Troy Glessener at Spectre handling the mastering. Artwork comes courtesy of Ryan Clark at Invisible Creature Inc. "Blood In The Gears" is the follow-up to 2008’s "Back Breaker."
The track list for "Blood In The Gears" is:
1. The Man Named Hell
2. Heavy Lies The Crown
3. Bring It Down
4. Take Me Home
5. Blood In The Gears
6. Dogma Enthroned
7. No Escape
8. The Crooked Path
9. Graveyard Of Empires
10. Diggin’ My Own Grave
A video trailer, as well as a four-part behind-the-scenes look at the Blood In The Gears recording session, can be seen on The Showdown’s YouTube channel.
Here are the latest The Showdown tour dates: More...
This Or The Apocalypse Announce New Tour Dates
Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE has announced a slew of upcoming tour dates with TEXAS IN JULY. The band will also be joined by other select artists on the tour, including WITH LIFE IN MIND, DESTRUCTION OF A ROSE, and WHERE THE OCEAN MEETS THE SKY. The tour begins on September 3rd in Mt. Airy, MD, and comes to a close on October 16th in New London, CT. See below for all current tour dates.
THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE’s GOOD FIGHT MUSIC debut, "Haunt What’s Left," was released on June 22, 2010, and is produced by Josh Wilbur and LAMB OF GOD’s Chris Adler.
Here are the latest THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE tour dates with TEXAS IN JULY and WITH LIFE IN MIND (SEPT 3-13), DESTRUCTION OF A ROSE (SEPT 14-30), WHERE THE OCEAN MEETS THE SKY (OCT 1-16)
9/3/10 - Mt. Airy, MD @ Mount Airy Fire Hall
9/5/10 - Vineland, NJ @ Hanger 84
9/6/10 - Albany, NY @ Bogies
9/7/10 - Williamsport, PA @ The Life Center
9/8/10 - Toledo, OH @ Frankie's
9/11/10 - Elgin, IL @ Mad Maggie's
9/12/10 - Chicago Ridge, IL @ Bobby Mcgee's
9/13/10 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
9/14/10 - St. Paul, MN @ The Space
9/16/10 - La Crosse, WI @ The Warehouse
9/17/10 - Des Moines, IA @ The House of Bricks
9/19/10 - Omaha, NE @ The Commons
9/20/10 - Wichita, KS @ The OZ Cafe
9/21/10 - Leavenworth, KS @ The YAC
9/22/10 - Little Rock, AR @ The Enjoy Life Skate Shop
9/24/10 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
9/25/10 - Wichita Falls, TX @ The Hanger
9/26/10 - Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar
9/27/10 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
9/28/10 - McAllen, TX @ VFW
10/1/10 - Lafayette, LA @ Grace Community Church
10/2/10 - Crestview, FL @ The Crest Lounge
10/4/10 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
10/7/10 - Kissimmee, FL @ S S Showcase
10/9/10 - Macon, GA @ The 567
10/12/10 - Cookesville, TN @ Amps and Ramps
10/13/10 - Nashville, TN @ The Muse
10/14/10 - Lynchburg, VA @ Cross Point Venue
10/15/10 - Wilmington, DE @ The Harmony Grange
10/16/10 - New London, CT @ The El 'n Gee
Ozzy Osbourne Posts New Music Video Online
British heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has posted his new music video online for the song "Life Won't Wait." You can check it out below. The video was directed by Ozzy's son, Jack and is the second track from Osbourne's latest studio album, "Scream" to receive the music video treatment. More...
Serj Tankian Posts New Music Video Online
Former System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has posted his new music video online for the song, "Left Of Centre" at MetalInjection.net. You can also watch the video below. The song comes from Tankian's forthcoming second solo sudio album, "Imperfect Harmonies," which is scheduled to be released on September 28th through Serjical Strike Records.
Chapter 14 Covers Black Eyed Peas
Chapter 14, the band formed by Chad Ackerman (Austrian Death Machine, Destroy the Runner) and Tanner Sparks (Destroy the Runner), has posted a cover version online of a Black Eyed Peas song. The band's cover of "I Gotta Feeling" can be heard via the Chapter 14 MySpace page.
Mose Giganticus Posts "The Left Path" Video
Mose Giganticus has posted online a video for "The Left Path," which is from the band's Relapse debut "Gift Horse." The video was filmed in west Philadelphia with director Joshua Camerote and can be viewed below. Mose Giganticus will also be joining Tub Ring for a string of record release shows in the mid-west starting on August 28th.
The upcoming Mose Giganticus tour dates are as follows: More...
Fuck The Facts Posts Performance Footage
Fuck the Facts has posted three video clips online from the band's performance at the Cake Shop in New York City on August 7th, 2010. The footage can be viewed below.
Hail Of Bullets Streaming New Song
Dutch death metal act Hail of Bullets has launched the first song off the band's upcoming new album "On Divine Winds." The new track "Operation Z" can be heard at the Hail of Bullets MySpace page.
Drummer Ed Warby comments on the song: "On December 7th of 1941 Japan launched Operation Z, a bold surprise attack on the United States which came as such a shock that Roosevelt referred to it as 'a date which will live in infamy.' It is no coincidence then that we chose to cover this event in the crushing opening track of our upcoming album 'On Divine Winds.' Experience the carnage as hundreds of planes descend from the sky to bring death and destruction, and revel in the aural massacre we unleash upon your ears and necks! Banzai!”
Singer Martin van Drunen also commented on the concept of the album: "This time Hail of Bullets takes on the Pacific War. The expansion of the Empire of Japan throughout Asia, introducing a full scale war using all forces combined. The massive strike back of the Americans, whose marines bravely fought many tough and bloody battles on now forgotten insulate islands spread throughout the whole Pacific. This led to desperate Japanese defense tactics such as Kamikaze, human bullets and suicidal Banzai charges. Until finally, incendiary bombings brought the empire to its knees." More...
Hatchet Dawn Comments On Upcoming Shows
Hatchet Dawn has issued the following statement about the band's upcoming live shows:
"Hatchet Dawn will be performing at TRASH on Friday September 3rd supporting partners in dark music felony Witchgrinder. All Hatchet Fans that mention the band’s name at the door will get cheaper entry into TRASH.
"Hatchet Dawn will also be headlining The Gershwin Room for Creepshow 2010 at The ESPY on Halloween eve 30th October. More details coming shortly for Creepshow 2010. All remaining merchandise is still available at 50% reduced price through the bands official web site until all existing stock has cleared. Every ladies T-shirt sold will receive a fre ladies G-String!"
The details for the shows are as follows:
9/3 2010 TRASH Hawthorn, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
10/30 2010 CREEPSHOW @ THE ESPY St Kilda, Victoria, AUSTRALIA
Megadeth Posts Interview With Shawn Drover
WatchMojo.com recently conducted an interview with Megadeth's Shawn Drover. Shawn talks about being a fan of Megadeth since "Killing Is My Business ...And Business Is Good" was released, Dave Mustaine's songwriting, the band's line-up changes through the years, David Ellefson's return, and more. You can check out the video clip below.
Omnium Gatherum Posts Studio Diary
Finland's Omnium Gatherum has issued the following update about recording new material:
"Hail to thee united OG forces, the stars have aligned to the right places, the Finnish storms are begging more and more and the universum is waiting for this, so the time has come again for us to wake up from our coffins and switch ourselves to the studio mood, as it's time to breed & record the OG's 5th chapter of metal!
"We've spent countless dark hours an' hours on composing and doing lots of pre-producing an' stuff this time for the new songs and so we're really confident and eager to get these high cultural moments on tape to be heard! It's going to the best music ever written & recorded in the planet errrr....or at least the best OG so far. The key words here are epic, massive, melodic, originality, metal!
"There's also some big changes in our line-up as this is the first album with Toni 'Red spear of love a ka Tsygä Ykä Z' Mäki on the low frequency department doing bass magics and also first album without our long-time guitarist Harri 'puutarhatonttu' Pikka who have mysteriously disappeared and step aside from the OG crew. Well, we wish him all the best for the left hand path what he have chosen. More...
Orange Goblin Announces Halloween Shows
Orange Goblin has issued the following update about a Black Sabbath tribute track and playing Halloween shows in Norway:
"This month’s Metal Hammer magazine features a free ‘Tribute to Black Sabbath’ CD and Orange Goblin are one of the featured artists. The band recorded their version of ‘Symptom of the Universe’ earlier this year at The Animal Farm studio in London. As well as OG, the CD also features covers by the likes of Turisas, Cavalera Conspiracy, Amon Amarth, Karma To Burn, Turbowolf, Ted Maul, Apocolyptica and more! Metal Hammer is available from all good newsagents!
"In other news, we are proud to announce that Orange Goblin will be returning to Norway for 2 very special exclusive Halloween shows. Support on both dates comes from the mighty Place of Skulls and Eternal Elysium. The dates are as follows: Friday 29th October – Oslo, John Dee, Saturday 30th October – Stavanger, Tribute."
System Divide Posts "The Apex Doctrine" Video
System Divide, the extreme modern metal act featuring Sven De Caluwe (Aborted), Miri Milman, Michael Wilson (ex-Abigail Williams), Cole Martinez (ex-Years of Fire, Antenora), Andrew Lenthe (Antenora), and Mike Heller (Malignancy), has recently completed the band's first music video for the single "The Apex Doctrine." The video clip can be viewed below.
"The Apex Doctrine" is off the band's new album "The Conscious Sedation," which is set for release on September 14th, 2010 through Metal Blade Records.
Vintage Flesh Finishes Recording Sessions
New Hampshire black metal act Vintage Flesh has checked in with the following update about finishing the recording of a new album:
"I awoke this morning on what is the day after completion. My feelings on this day are something of a mystery to me. Feel drained but purged of all that had tormented me this entire summer. It seems as far back as the day we had begun this latest task, I had begun to experience a certain uneasey feeling. Today is the first day i can finally say to a large degree this feeling has been lifted.
"The demons have been exorcised and dealt with accordingly. All is recorded! The beast that dwelled with in us have been drawn out from the fire pits to be contained and confined on tape. May that precious tape see its way to mass CD Production! The experiences of the paranormal throughout this trying process have been subtle but many for all involved. I now have a sense of clarity and peace and it is not all derived from within. Much of it seems conveyed to me by out side forces that have been with us through out. This recording made a change in me and it will be some time yet before i can say what form this change has taken. Yesterday was the longest day of recording. Lets just say i returned home that night at three thirty in the morning. The hour of the night gaunts! Bizarre but though my girl was left wondering and wasn't very thrilled with me.
"It was a particularly drizzly and overcast day. Perfectly miserable day to end it on! Me and mat mostly worked alone. Hex appeared briefly but found it much to tedious a process to sit in on. What ever final doodlings he had in mind to do was left undone as he chose to leave very early in the day. It must not have been very important. We had no weed, and it was for the best. Shit kills my vocals and my stamina. More...
The Showdown Announces Signing Session
Tennesee's The Showdown has issued the following update about hosting a "Blood in the Gears" signing session at Hot Topic in celebration of album's release:
"Come Celebrate 'Blood In The Gears' at the Franklin Hot Topic this Tuesday! Yup! On the eve of release, we want to share our excitement of our new release 'Blood In The Gears' so to all of our fans in the Franklin, TN, area be sure to head on out to the CoolSprings Galleria Hot Topic for an exclusive CD signing from 4-5 PM on Tuesday, August 24th! CoolSprings Galleria is located at 1800 Galleria Blvd. in Franklin, TN so we hope to see you make it out! Thanks!"
Kaboom Fest Trailer Posted Online
Shadows Fall has announced an appearance at this year's edition of the Kaboom Festival, which takes place on September 12th, 2010 in Springfield, MA. Other confirmed acts include Thy Will Be Done, Suffokate, and Our Last Night. A promotional teaser video for the festival can be viewed below.
Amberian Dawn Reveals New Album Details
Amberian Dawn has issued the following statement about revealing the cover artwork for the band's new album:
"Here's the cover of our next album 'End Of Eden.' First single Arctica is now available for streaming on Myspace. The album 'End of Eden' is coming out 20th October 2010 by Spinefarm Records. As announced before, keyboardist Jens Johansson (famed for his work with for example Stratovarius, Dio and Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force), opera singer Markus Nieminen and vocalist Peter James Goodman have contributed their talent to this album."
The "End of Eden" track listing is as follows:
1. Talisman 3:41
2. Come Now Follow 3:47
3. Arctica 4:59
4. Ghostly Echoes 5:44
5. Sampo 3:12
6. Blackbird 3:58
7. Field Of Serpents 3:39
8. City Of Corruption 4:20
9. Virvatulen Laulu 3:46
10. War In Heaven 7:24
Ealdath Comments On Upcoming Release
Portland based act Ealdath has issued the following update about mixing the band's upcoming release:
"Despite the many set backs that never seem to stop over the last 2 years we are close to having this done. The song 'Age of Ice' will not appear on the debut but will be rerecorded for the next record.
"A few recording/studio errors have marred this track and instead of trying to back track and fix it we decided it would be better to rerecord it. So, the mixing now is in the final stages, the layout is done. We also have an albums worth of new material we are planning to record this fall/winter with Billy Anderson."
Anthrax To Premiere New Song On Megadeth Tour?
In a recent posting online, Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante revealed that the band are considering premiering a new song on their forthcoming tour with fellow thrash metal legends Slayer and Megadeth.
"It's great to see so many people getting excited about us being together again," singer Joey Belladonna remarks. "We had a great time in Europe, and are looking forward to seeing our US fans this fall." More...
Futures End Posts DVD Teaser Trailer
Futures End has posted a teaser trailer for the upcoming DVD to be included with the band's re-release of the album "Memoirs of a Broken Man." The trailer can be viewed below. Futures End also commented on the clip:
"I spent some time last night putting together a little teaser video for you all so you can see what we are up to! I know you have been following the production of the companion DVD for the re-release of our album 'Memoirs of a Broken Man.' You can check it out on Youtube - or watch it right here!"
Acrybia Signs Deal With Via Noctura Records
Poland's Acrybia has issued the following brief updating about signing a deal with Via Nocturna records for the release of an upcoming album:
"We can proudly presents a piece of news from our backyard. We just signed a deal with Via Nocturna records. In their label we can show you a new album 'In Doubt We Trust' - maybe in this year. Keep in touch!"
You can also check out Acrybia's music via the band's MySpace page.
Tides Of Virtue Announces New Vocalist And Bassist
U.K. band Tides of Virtue has issued the following announcement about recruiting a new vocalist and bassist:
"We are extremely stoked to announce that the search for a new vocalist and bassist is now over! We have so pleased to say we have a brand new vocalist, Nick Jupp and a brand new bassist, James Sweeting!
"We are very much looking forward to the future with Nick and James as a part of Tides, and we cannot wait to continue working on new material, to get back in the studio and get back on stage! We feel that this is going to be a new beginning for Tides, and hope that you are as stoked as we are. Our first show back with Nick on vocals and James on bass will be at the Beacon Court in Gillingham, Kent on the 16th of September, so it would be awesome if you could all make it down there and show your support!
"Although we have sent out personal emails as well, we would like to say a massive thank you once again to everyone who took an interest in Tides and took the time to apply, it is very much appreciated and we hope to see you at a show soon. We are currently finalizing more shows, and awaiting the arrival of our 'Ferryman' shirts so keep an eye on the page for more updates very soon! Plus, we will have more updates on new tracks, tours, merch, shows, music videos and much, much more, so make sure you check it out!"
Yigael's Wall Issues Show Recap
San Franciso based act Yigael's Wall has issued the following recap of the band's first show at the Whiskey A Go Go in Hollywood:
"So we played our first show at the legendary Whiskey A Go Go, on the Sunset strip in, Hollywood, and it was an amazing time! This was Sunday, August 8th. Opening acts included, ex-Anthrax front man, Neil Turbin's band, Death Riders and a talented two piece from LA. The event was a Metal Sanaz hosted monthly showcase.
"All the bands were great and the vibe was incredible. We had a great time and were invited back to do it all over again. We're looking forward to it. We would like to thank the Whiskey and Sanaz for having us go out. Sanaz is all too nice and let us just say here, even more attractive in person. Thanks to all who came out for making it a crushing evening!"
Yigael's Wall also has the following upcoming live shows: More...
Gravdal To Reveal New Bassist At Festival
Classically trained musician Christina Sandsengen is set to make her debut appearance on bass for Norwegian black metallers Gravdal when the band plays at this year’s Hole in the Sky festival on August 28th. The band commented on recruiting Christina:
"With a Bachelor’s Degree in Classical Guitar from the Norwegian Academy of Music and the Conservatorio 'Manuell Castillo' Superior de Musica in Seville, Christina is no stranger to the world of metal, having previously played with Immune and Lucid, and she is a current member of bands such as Bleed the Freak. It is anticipated that for the time being at least, Oslo-based Christina will take on the role of live session bass player.
"Due to the very strictly enforced age limits in clubs and venues, HITS for KIDZ is one of the rare opportunities for the younger Norwegian metal fans to attend a live concert. With no age limit, HITS for KIDZ, which is being held at the Garage venue, has become an extremely popular part of Hole in the Sky, attracting audiences of all ages. Aside from Gravdal, this year’s event will also feature sets from Norway’s Hellish Outcast and Germany’s Secrets of the Moon."
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Voodoo Terror Tribe Posts Song For Free Download
Alternative metal band Voodoo Terror Tribe is premiering a new song, “Wake of the White Devil,” online exclusively on Metalunderground.com. You can stream it below or download it here.
Download “Wake of the White Devil” as an MP3
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“Wake of the White Devil” is off of the band's latest full-length album, “Symptoms of Sin,” which was released this summer and produced by Billy Graziadei (Biohazard/Suicide City). The band comments on the song:
“A three-way analogy between western culture as it is viewed in the middle east, the idea of what George Bush might have been thinking in 2003, and the extraordinary enjoyment of addiction to crystal meth. 75% of the world talks shit about the USA, but they do so while wearing American clothes, watching American TV shows (idol), etc. etc.... We're all Evil. We're all fucked up, we're all addicted, everyone fuck off, do a line and get on with your lives...”
The full tracklisting for “Symptoms of Sin” is as follows:
1. The Victim
2. Light Divided
3. You’re my Punishment
4. Never Died Before
5. Wake of the White Devil
6. Looking for Serenity
7. Deleted Scenese
8. World of Lies (Live)
9. Wake of the White Devil (Radio Edit)
+ The Victim (Official Video)
Catch the band live on the following dates:
8/25 - New York, NY @ Pyramid Club
8/27 - Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
Here's a live video of the band performing "Looking For Serenity" (live in New Jersey):
Amorphis Bassist Guests On New Hexfire Album
Poland's Hexfire has announced that Amorphis bassist Niclas Etelavuori has provided a guest bass track on the band's upcoming album. Hexfire vocalist Jacob Liszko commented on the guest appearance:
"Having a guest bass track on our album from such a legendary bassist is a real honor for us! We’re so proud. I do like Niclas’ style and what he has done with the song. The bass track is amazing. It’s so powerful, melodic and sounds very metal! That is what we needed exactly. I must say a big thank to you, Niclas! You’re a legend!"
Steel Horse Announces Vinyl Release Date
Spain's Steel Horse has checked in with the following announcement of the release date for the vinyl edition of the band's debut album:
"'Wild Power,' Steel Horse’s debut work already edited as a CD by the end of 2009, will see the light on September 6th as a vinyl edition.
"It will be a 500 copies edition with new artwork inside the album, and will be available at the band’s website at this location. In this website, you can find also the cd edition, merchandise (t-shirts, patches), news, concerts, photos."
Zombie and Ozzy "All Good"
Rob Zombie recently updated his MySpace blog with a statement about the situation between him and Ozzy Osbourne:
"I am very happy to put this Zombie vs Ozzy crap to rest. I just got off the phone with Ozzy and all is good with us. I have known Ozzy and Sharon for many years and have never had any problems with them. In fact they have always been very cool and easy to deal with. So, needless to say I found this whole situation very strange and a real bummer. This whole thing was really always between my band and a certain ex-drummer not between me and Ozzy. I wish Ozzy nothing but the best. End of story."
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