Metal News for August 24, 2010
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Pit Stories: Mosh Pit FAIL In A Snoop Dog Pit
We've been talking to bands and fans everywhere to get their favorite mosh pit stories. This week Brendan K Duff of Pristina shares one from Lollapalooza back in the day:
Over the years, I've quite literally seen it all, or pretty damn close. From simple fistfights to full blown riots. Brass knuckles, bricks, chains, padlocks, tasers, bats, beer bottles, chairs, knives and guns. Fucked up bouncers, Police brutality, Fucked up violence of all kinds, it goes on and on. I could write a book on the unbelievable shit I've seen and done. All of this pales in comparison to the DUMBEST thing I've ever experienced... and sadly, I deserved it. I wish I could say that the story takes place at some fucked up hardcore show, or at least a SLAYER gig or something... Nope, Snoop Doggy Dogg.
In 1997 I was 16 years old. That summer I was invited to go see the Lollapalooza Fest. Looking back, I have no idea why I went, because the only band I gave a shit about that played was TOOL. But alas, I went, and what happened turned out to be the dumbest thing that ever happened to me. I remember spending the afternoon scamming beer and being an idiot. The crowd was your typical "douche bag" festival audience. (You know? 10,000 white boys with tribal tattoo's who "rock out" to bands like Disturbed and Godsmack. Alright, so now that we're on the same page, we can continue.)
I was drunk, watching the mutants, when Snoop hits the stage. All of a sudden, a giant douche bag mosh pit erupts... That's right, white people moshing to Snoop Dogg. I decided it would be hilarious to enter said mosh pit and show these assholes how it's done! I took about three steps into "the pit"... and blackout. Sadly, I was not only knocked unconscious immediately, but my nose was broken and a tooth was knocked out. Even worse, the tooth was attached to a retainer that was glued to the bottom row of my teeth. So I come to, confused, bleeding out the nose with a piece of wire hanging out of my mouth with a tooth on the end. As I limped away, I had to rip the retainer out, which broke another tooth it was glued to.
To try and save face, I toughed out the rest of the show, but the night ended with me in the ER, trying to explain the story without looking like a total moron (didn't work). And that, boys and girls, is the dumbest mosh pit experience to ever happen to me.
Pristina's new album, "The Drought (ov Salt and Sorrow)" is due out September 28th on Trendkill Recordings. The albums is produced by Steve Austin of Today Is The Day, and featuring guest appearances by Steve Austin, Rennie Resmini (Starkweather), and Scott Angelacos (Bloodlet). Check out some of their music on the band's MySpace page.
Check back every Tuesday for more pit stories.
Bring Me The Horizon Reveals Unique Guest Musician
Sheffield, U.K. deathcore act Bring Me The Horizon have revealed a unique guest musician set to appear and perform on two tracks from the band's forthcoming studio album "There Is a Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven, Let's Keep It a Secret." The guest musician is a female Canadian pop singer/songwriter who goes by the stage name Lights. Lights is set to perform on the tracks "Crucify Me" and "Don't Go."
You can check out Lights' material here.
Atreyu Announces North American Headline Tour
Orange County, California metalcore act Atreyu have announced the dates for their North American "Congregation of the Damned" tour. Atreyu will headline all shows with support coming from Blessthefall, Chiodos, Architects and Endless Hallway.
"Congregation of the Damned" tour dates:
Oct. 20 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
Oct. 21 - San Francisco, CA - The Regency
Oct. 22 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
Oct. 23 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
Oct. 25 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
Oct. 26 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
Oct. 27 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall
Oct. 28 - Edmonton, AB - EEC
Oct. 29 - Saskatoon, SK - The Odeon
Oct. 30 - Winnipeg, MB - The Garrick
Nov. 02 - Toronto, ON - The Phoenix
Nov. 03 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
Nov. 04 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
Nov. 05 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Nov. 06 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
Nov. 08 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
Nov. 09 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls
Nov. 10 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
Nov. 12 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
Nov. 13 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Nov. 14 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
Nov. 15 - Tampa, FL - Ritz Theatre
Nov. 17 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrews
Nov. 18 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Nov. 19 - Minneapolis, MN - Cabooz
Nov. 20 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
Nov. 21 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre
Nov. 23 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
Nov. 24 - Dallas, TX - The Palladium
Nov. 26 - Phoenix, AZ - Marquee
Nov. 27 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues
Incantation Announces "Onward To Golgotha" Tour
Long running Johnstown, Pennsylvania death metal act Incantation have announced a series of concert dates to pay tribute to the band's classic debut LP "Onward To Golgotha." "Onward To Golgotha" was released in 1991 and was inducted into Decibel Magazine's "Hall Of Fame" in 2009. During these special dates Incantation will perform the "Onward To Golgotha" album in its entirety, from start to finish. Support on the mini-tour will come from death metal acts Funerus and Fatalist plus a special one off show with death metal legends Mortician.
Incantation "Onward To Golgotha" tour dates:
Nov. 19 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's Rock Club
Nov. 20 - New York, NY - Rebel (w/ MORTICIAN)
Nov. 21 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
Bring Me The Horizon Posts New Music Video Online
Sheffield, U.K. deathcore act Bring Me The Horizon have posted the first video online from their forthcoming studio album "There Is A Hell, Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is A Heaven, Let's Keep It A Secret." The video is for the first single "It Never Ends." The new album is set for release in North America on October 5th, 2010 through Visible Noise Records.
You can view the video below:
Kylesa Reveals New Album Details
Savannah, Georgia psychedelic rock/metal act Kylesa have revealed details regarding the band's forthcoming studio album. The album, titled "Spiral Shadow," will be the band's first full length length effort for new label home Season Of Mist Records. The album was recorded at the Jam Room in Columbia, South Carolina with band member and renowned producer Phillip Cope. "Spiral Shadow" is set for release on October 26th, 2010.
"Spiral Shadow" tracklisting:
1. Tired Climb
2. Cheating Synergy
3. Drop Out
4. Crowded Road
5. Don’t Look Back
6. Distance Closing In
7. To Forget
8. Forsaken
9. Spiral Shadow
10. Back And Forth
11. Dust
A video is currently in the works for the lead off track, "Tired Climb."
Kamleot Releases Video Trailer For New album
American/Norwegian progressive metallers Kamelot have posted a short video trailer online promoting the group's ninth studio album "Poetry For The Poisoned." "Poetry For The Poisoned" is set for release on September 14th, 2009 through Kamelot's own record label Kamelot Media Group/KMG Recordings.
You can view the video trailer below:
Kamelot "Poetry for the Poisoned" Trailer from Kamelot Official Vimeo on Vimeo.
More...Polkadot Cadaver Announces New Tour Dates
Polkadot Cadaver, the new band featuring members of Dog Fashion Disco have announced a new batch of U.S. tour dates.
Polkadot Cadaver tour dates:
Sep 28 -- Baltimore, MD - Ottobar
Oct 01 -- Chicago, IL - Reggies
Oct 06 -- Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Oct 07 -- Charlotte, NC - Milestone
Oct 08 -- Wilmington, NC - Reggies 42nd Street Tavern
Oct 09 -- Charleston, SC - Oasis
Oct 10 -- Greenville, SC - Gottrocks
Oct 12 -- Nashville, TN - The Muse
Oct 13 -- Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theater
Oct 14 -- Toledo, OH - Frankies
Oct 15 -- Cleveland, OH - Peabody’s
Oct 16 -- Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Joe’s
Oct 17 -- Ithaca, NY - The Haunt
Oct 19 -- Albany, NY - Valentines
Oct 20 -- Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
Oct 23 -- Bucksport, ME - The Kave
Oct 24 -- Manchester, NH - Milly’s Tavern
Oct 25 -- Providence, RI - Club Hell
Stone Sour Announces Free New York Concert
Iowa based hard rockers Stone Sour, the side project from Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor, have announced a free concert set to take place on August 30th, 2010 in New York City at The Studio at Webster Hall. The free show is to celebrate the release of Stone Sour's third studio album "Audio Secrecy." Space for the event is limited and concert goers are recommended to show up early for a better chance at entry. Admission will be made on a first come first served basis.
Hatebreed, High On Fire Featured On Free Sampler
E1 Entertainment group has made a new MP3 sampler album, titled "For The Headbangers: Volume 1," available here for free. The 20 track sampler includes songs from Hatebreed, High On Fire, Deception Of A Ghost, Straight Line Stitch and many others.
"For The Headbangers Volume 1" tracklisting:
1. Hatebreed – Preservation of Belief
2. Straight Line Stitch – Bar Room Brawl
3. Deception of A Ghost – These Voices
4. Thy Will Be Done – A Solemn Oath
5. Yesterday’s Saints – Rage Within
6. First Blood – Enemy
7. High On Fire – Frost Hammer
8. The World We Knew – To The Wolves
9. Falling To Pieces – My Declaration
10. Borgo Pass – The Dogs Know Better
11. Overkill – Bring Me The Night
12. Abolish – The Emancipation
13. A Tragedy At Hand – In Case Of An Emergency
14. Dead By Wednesday – Part Of Me
15. Better Left Unsaid – Reaper Of Malice
16. Ruination – From The Bottom
17. Faith Buried In Flames – For The Sake of Sanity
18. The Bunny The Bear – Lust Touch Seed
19. Guera – Dark Woods Cometh
20. Legacy Of Brutality – Rebirth of The Ancient Cult
Emmure Announces New U.S. Tour Dates
Victory Records recording artists Emmure have announced the dates for their upcoming tour of the United States with Pierce The Veil And Attack Attack!
Emmur U.S Tour Dates:
November 11 – Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
November 12 – Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall
November 13 – Chicago, IL - House Of Blues
November 14 – Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze
November 16 – Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
November 17 – Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
November 19 – Seattle, WA - El Corazon
November 20 – Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
November 21 – Sacramento, CA - Empire Events Center
November 22 – Fresno, CA - Rainbow Ballroom
November 23 – San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom
November 24 – West Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues
November 26 – Pomona, CA - The Fox Theatre
November 27 – San Diego, CA - Soma
November 28 – Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
November 30 – Dallas, TX - House Of Blues
December 1 – San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
December 2 – Houston, TX - House Of Blues
December 3 – New Orleans, LA - House Of Blues
December 4 – Tallahassee, FL - Floyd’s Music Store
December 5 – Orlando, FL - Club at Firestone
December 7 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
December 8 – Saint Petersburg, FL - Jannus Landing
December 9 – Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
December 10 – Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theater
December 11 – Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
December 12 – Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of Living Arts
December 13 – Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of Living Arts
December 14 – Baltimore, MD - Bourbon Street
December 15 – Boston, MA - House Of Blues
December 16 – New York, NY - Irving Plaza
December 17 – New York, NY - Irving Plaza
December 18 – Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
December 19 – Cincinnati, OH - Bogart’s
December 20 – Evansville, IN - Boney Junes
Dimmu Borgir Releases New Single On iTunes
Norwegian symphonic black metallers Dimmu Borgir have released the first single to come off their forthcoming studio album "Abrahadabra" to iTunes. The song, titled "Gateways," is available for purchase through the online MP3 retailer only to North American fans.
"Abrahadabra" tracklisting:
1. Xibir
2. Born Treacherous
3. Gateways
4. Chess With The Abyss
5. Dimmu Borgir
6. Ritualist
7. The Demiurge Molecule
8. A Jewel Traced Through Coal
9. Renewal
10. Endings And Continuations
Devenial Verdict To Release New Demo
Finland's Devenial Verdict has issued the following update about releasing a new demo:
"So now it's time to publish the name and track list of our upcoming release! The demo, or EP or whatever you want to call it, to us it's a demo, is called 'Obedience Leads to harmony' and the demo consists of four killer tracks:
1. Moments of Extreme and Explosive Violence
2. Rituals of Ignorance
3. Gapmind
4. Feed the Pigs
"The demo will be released as soon as we get the CD's ready, but we will, of course, release some songs here in Myspace! Some other things are on their way. We're going to play at Kiev Sonic Massacre on February the second! This marks our first gig out of Finland! It's gonna be a killer show! Keep it Metal!"
Cradle Of Filth Reveals New Album Cover Art
British progressive/symphonic black metallers Cradle of Filth have revealed the cover art for their forthcoming studio album "Darkly Darkly, Venus Aversa" via their official website. The artwork was concepted by vocalist Dani Filth and created by Natalie Shau. "Darkly Darkly, Venus Aversa" is also said to be the band's "fastest and most brutal album we’ve created to date" according to founding member Dani Filth.
"Darkly Darkly, Venus Aversa" is set to be released on November 9th, 2010 through new label home Nuclear Blast Records.
You can view the new album art here.
Heathen Posts Music New Video Online
American speed metal veterans Heathen has posted their new music video online for the song, "Dying Season." You can check it out below. The song comes from the band's latest studio album, "The Evolution Of Chaos," which is their first full length release since 1991's "Victims Of Deception." More...
The Sword Posts "Tres Brujas" Video Online
Austin, Texas throwback metallers The Sword have posted their new music video for "Tres Brujas" online. The first single from their newly released "Warp Riders" album, the video is the first in a three part series of concepted videos to be released from the LP. The following videos in the series will be for the tracks "Lawless Lands,” and “Night City."
You can view the video below:
Morphosys Issues Studio Report
German death metallers Morphosys have issued the following brief update from the recording studio: "Drums are finished! It is the best, fastest and most powerful drums the German death metal tank ever recorded! Great job from Alex. Now we are starting to record the guitars and bass." While the group is recording new material you can also check out sample Morphosys tracks via the band's MySpace page.
The Project Hate Signs To Season Of Mist
Season of Mist has issued the following announcement about inking a deal with Swedish act The Project Hate: "Season of Mist is proud to welcome infamous industrial Death Metal act The Project Hate MCMXCIX to the roster! The Swedes' 6 song, 60+ minute seventh album will be mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö and has been tentatively scheduled for an early 2011 release."
Band leader Lord K. Philipson also made the following statement:
"Obviously there's a label in this world realizing there's some fucking potential in what we do, being ready to take the risk in today's illegal downloading dilemma, meaning they want to release the next album of The Project Hate MCMXCIX. The fact that there are still record companies around who try their hardest to get the best music out there absolutely astonishes me.
"To be able to do this album with a world wide distribution, thru a label who absolutely seem to know what they are doing, feels great. In the little time I have been in touch with the people of this label I have seen more professionalism than during my entire career. That says a lot. We can now concentrate on delivering the best damned recording we have ever done and leave the rest of the business to the record company in question. To be on the same roster as quality bands like Morbid Angel, Watain, Mayhem, and Cynic feels great. And to know that this disc will see the physical light of day is exactly how we want it to be. We want the whole package to be more than a thing on your monitor, and hopefully a lot of you guys feel the same - meaning you will buy a real copy of it in these times of digital theft being the new black. More...
Daemonicus Recruits New Drummer
Sweden's Daemonicus has issued the following announcement about recruiting a new drummer:
"Daemonicus is very proud to announce that our new drummer is the extremely talented Johan Hallbäck, who supported Daemonicus in our 2 previous shows in Uddevalla and Sundsvall. His aggressive playing style really makes him stand out. So the next Daemonicus album will be a real treat. Our summer break is finally over and now we are back in business again. So stay tuned for the latest news and updates about the next record and all other shit & stuff. Welcome Johan!"
Johan also gave the following brief comment: "I have a history of playing thrash and black metal, and that's something I would like to add a little bit of in Daemonicus."
Dark Funeral Performance Footage Available
Fan-filmed footage has been posted online of Dark Funeral's final performance with vocalist Emperor Magus Caligula at the Summer Breeze festival in Germany. You can check out the clips below.
Dark Tranquillity Changes Portugal Show Venue
Dark Tranquillity has announced the band's Porto, Portugal live show on October 3rd has changed venues to the Hard Club. The upcoming Dark Tranquillity tour dates are as follows:
9/9 2010 Close-up båten Havet, SE
9/23 2010 Gruenspan Hamburg, DE
9/24 2010 Conne Island Leipzig, DE
9/25 2010 Sputnikhalle Muenster, DE
9/26 2010 Essigfabrik Cologne, DE
9/27 2010 O13 Tilburg, NL
9/28 2010 Underworld London, UK
9/29 2010 Biebob Vosselaar, BE
9/30 2010 Trabendo Paris, FR
10/1 2010 Salle Victoire 2 Montpellier, FR
10/2 2010 Rockstar Bilbao, ES
10/3 2010 Hard Club Porto, PORTUGAL
10/4 2010 Incrível Almadense Lisboa, PT
10/6 2010 Sala Heineken Madrid, ES
10/7 2010 Razz 2 Barcelona, ES
10/8 2010 CCO Lyon, FR
10/9 2010 LES DOCKS Lausanne, CH
10/10 2010 Estragon Bologna, IT
10/11 2010 Alpheus Rome, IT
10/12 2010 Magazzini Generali Milano, IT
10/13 2010 Boogaloo Zagreb, CT
10/14 2010 Duerer Kert Budapest, HU
10/15 2010 Szene Vienna, AT
10/16 2010 Gala Hala Ljubljana, SI
10/17 2010 Orpheum Graz, AT
10/19 2010 Roehre Stuttgart, DE
10/20 2010 Schuur Luzern, CH
10/21 2010 Batschkapp Frankfurt a. M., DE
10/22 2010 Backstage Munich, DE
10/24 2010 Lido Berlin, DE
10/25 2010 KB Malmö, se
10/28 2010 Lutakko Jyväskylä, FI
10/29 2010 Teatria Oulu, FI
10/30 2010 Rytmikorjamoo Seinäjoki, FI
10/31 2010 Klubi Tampere, FINLAND
11/1 2010 Nosturi Helsinki, FINLAND
11/2 2010 Klubi Turku, FINLAND
11/5 2010 Medis Stockholm, SE
11/5 2010 700 Örebro, SE
11/7 2010 John Dee Oslo, NO
11/7 2010 Trägårn Gothenburg, SE
Megadeth Posts Clip From Upcoming DVD
The final night of Megadeth's month-long "Rust In Peace" 20th anniversary tour has been captured for the upcoming "Rust In Peace Live" Blu-ray, DVD and CD, due out September 7th on Shout! Factory. Recorded on March 31st, 2010 at the Hollywood Palladium, "Rust In Peace Live" features the entire "Rust In Peace" track listing and other Megadeth favorites. The 80-minute DVD and Blu-ray, directed by Kerry Asmussen, will also include behind-the-scenes footage. The performance clip of "Holy Wars...The Punishment Due," taken from the forthcoming "Rust In Peace Live" DVD, can be viewed (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep) below.
Nile Drummer Announces Drum Clinic Tour
Nile has issued the following statement about drummer George Kollias hitting the road for a drum clinic tour with Modern Music School:
"George and Modern Music School are ready to hit the road for a Drum Clinic tour in September 2010. Loud & Fast tour starts September 19th to September 28th and will include 10 cities in Germany where you can see George performing Nile songs and explaining in detail everything he does. Loud & Fast tour is supported by Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals and Vic Firth Drumsticks.
19.09. LEIPZIG
20.09. BRILON
21.09. BAD KREUZNACH
22.09. BEXBACH
23.09. ULM
24.09. BRÜHL
25.09. KOBLENZ
26.09. SPEYER/LANDAU
27.09. TRIER
28.09. WEISKIRCHEN
"For more info please visit the official Modern Music School website. In addition, George will be performing on the Dresden Drumfestival 2010 in Dresden/Germany on September 18th with drummers as Dom Famularo, Virgil Donati, Will Calhoun and more. George’s performance is a courtesy of Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals and Vic Firth Drumsticks. More details about Dresden Drumfestival at this location. Hope to see you all there!"
Otargos To Tour With Watain And Destroyer 666
Otargos has issued the following brief update about touring alongside Watain and Destroyer 666: "Death is rising! It's official Otargos will be on tour with Watain & Destroyer 666 during the 'Reaping Death' tour across Europa from 24/09 to 31/10! Check the places and dates out!"
The complete list of upcoming Otargos tour dates is as follows:
9/4 2010 LACK DOG paris, FRANCE
9/9 2010 CANTADA Paris, ille de france
9/24 2010 Romein Leeuwarden, NETHERLANDS
9/25 2010 Turock Essen, Essen, GERMANY
9/26 2010 Biebob Vosselaar, BELGIUM
9/27 2010 Underworld London, UNITED KINGDOM
9/28 2010 The Button Factory Dublin, Ireland, UNITED KINGDOM
9/29 2010 The Masque Liverpool, UNITED KINGDOM More...
Sorts Announces Deal With Drakkar Productions
Estonian black metal act Sorts has issued the following announcement about signing to Drakkar Productions:
"It's official! And we're dead serious! After long negotiations and heavy torturing Sorts have signed the six records deal with French extreme black and death metal label Drakkar Productions to join the dark ranks of Watain, Tsjuder, Decayed and Grand Belial's Key. The band's first EP under Drakkar can be expected in autumn this year, the first LP named 'Schwarze Estnische Schweinerei' will be out in early winter."
You can also check out sample Sorts tracks through the band's MySpace page.
Dillinger Escape Plan Issues Warped Recap
Vocalist Greg Puciato of the Dillinger Escape Plan has issued the following recap of the Warped tour and general update about the band's activity:
"DEP Update August 24th. Category: Food and Restaurants. This is in the food and restaurants category for a reason - because it's gonna be tasty and mother fuckin' delicious, just like this new Big Boi album I'm listening to right now, which is, by the way, really good. If you haven't checked it out you absolutely should. That's the soundtrack to this blog and the funkiest shit I've heard in quite some time, although new Cee-Lo is certainly lookin' promising too. So yeah...Big Boi aside, where are we? Three months since the last blog? Well I can tell you where we AREN'T. We AREN'T on Warped Tour, which is really fucking weird after waking up for seven weeks straight in a one hundred degree grass parking lot. Waking up in a larger than coffin-sized bed, WITHOUT Liam across from me and Ben above me, is still bizarre over a week later.
"Seven weeks...what happened? Well besides throwing packs of black cat firecrackers into our guitar tech/all purpose badass Doug's bunk and having him not even blink an eye or act even remotely startled, accidentally swimming in an alligator infested lake, and watching Ben eat a birthday cake with a purple dick on it...fuck. I wish we could somehow have all of you there for every killer moment, cause the offstage stuff is twenty three hours of the day, playing is just an hour, and in the case of warped, was only a half an hour. More...
Osten Bergoy Leaves Tristania Permanently
Tristania has issued the following update about vocalist Osten Bergoy leaving the band permanently:
"Last summer, Østen announced that he had decided to take some time off from Tristania to devote his time and attention to the new family members expected in August. A year on, it has become obvious that the time, dedication and efforts of fatherhood makes it hard to continue as a full-time member. Due to this, Østen recently informed the band that he sees no other option than to make his decision a permanent one. Tristania has asked Kjetil Nordhus (Head Disco, ex-Green Carnation, ex-Trail of Tears), who was engaged as Østen’s temporary stand-in, to replace Østen on a permanent basis, and Kjetil has accepted the offer."
Østen has also written the following statement for the fans: "I think it was about a year ago I announced that I was taking a break from Tristania to be with my girlfriend and the twins she was carrying. As some of you might recall, I promised that this break was just temporarily and that I would be back within a year or so. I am sorry to say that I have to break my promise. I never intended to, but the time I have spent with my family has made it obvious that it is impossible for me to combine playing an active part in Tristania with playing an active part in my children’s life. Based on these conclusions I have decided to leave the band. It has been the best ten years of my life, a wonderful experience.
"It is hard to write this without getting sentimental. I will miss you all. I do not feel that I am fleeing a sinking ship – the current line-up in Tristania is the strongest ever in my opinion – the new album is a killer and with Kjetil and Gyri aboard – the band seems to have the motivation for serious touring to get the music out to stages all over the world. I want to wish Tristania the best of luck in the future. Thank you all for your patience and your dedication and for the good times. Take care."
Katatonia Added To "No Sleep Til" Tour
Sweden's Katatonia has checked in with the following announcement about joining the December "No Sleep Til" tour, which also features Megadeth, Parkway Drive, Atreyu, Suicide Silence, 3 Inches of Blood, and more:
"We're very pleased to announce one New Zealand and five Australian dates this coming December as part of the 'No Sleep Till Tour 2010.' Together with Megadeth, NOFX, Dropkick Murphys, Parkway Drive, Gwar, Alkaline Trio, among many others we´ll be rockin' out the land kangaroos and koalas for our first time ever. We couldn't be more excited! For a list of dates and venues please check this location. Ticket links will go up on September 9th."
Against The Plagues Working On New Album
Chicago based multinational extreme metal act Against the Plagues has begun working on new songs for an as-yet-untitled second album. Drummer Varyen Chylinski commented on the new album:
"I am very excited to announce that we are currently working with the songs for new album! We have 6 songs almost finished and another 2 in progress. Next month we will start recording them as a pre-production material and as soon as we have them ready we will expose some of them on our website. We are working with new music in our practice room in Chicago and as I see after several rehearsals, new songs are much more faster and extreme than the previous album 'Decoding the Mainframe.'
"New Against the Plauges material has a lot of absolutely amazing riffs and 'inhuman' blast beats which is completely new chapter for the band. All of our hard dying fans who were waiting for new music from our camp so long - will be delighted, I guarantee that! Also we decided to invite few special guests to make this material even more unique. It will be big surprise for all of You!
"We will give you more updates very soon. I would like to thank you all for great support and fantastic feedback we received after releasing our last album. I can promise - it’s going to be the best material we ever done!”
Dark Moor Checks In With Recording Update
Vocalist Alfred Romero of Spanish power metal band Dark Moor has issued the following brief update about the recording process for an upcoming album:
"Hi folks! I am back in Spain and really satisfied that all went great.The vocals sound amazing and choirs are simply spectacular as the overall sound. Enrik is still in Italy because he and Luigi are already with the mixing, mastering soon and back to Madrid with the finished album under his arm. Short way to go!"
You can also check out the band's music via the Dark Moor MySpace page.
Excrecor To Release New EP
New Hampshire based death metal act Excrecor has issued the following announcement about releasing a new EP:
"Our first EP 'Synchronicity' will be available in physical format next week (theoretically) and will be on Amazon/CD Baby. We are very excited and will post more details as it gets closer to release date!
"Meanwhile, our full length is still over halfway done recording. It's been a long time coming but we are determined to make it sound as polished and best as we can. With shows happening a lot of our tracking has been interrupted, but we're soon getting back to conquer the studio one last time and finish it. The next one has already been in writing for years now, so we are anxious to move forward!"
The track listing for the EP is as follows:
1. Parallel Harmonic Synchronicity
2. Attrition
3. Eridanus
4. The Siren
Kuldakaust Changes Band Name
Guitarist Deadwood of Canada's Kuldakaust has issued the following brief statement about the band changing names:
"It's been some time since we've solidified a line up. Now we've decided to change our name. Our music and style has changed since we got together. You can now find us under our new name. Agassiz [Ag-a-see]."
You can check out the band's new music via the Agassiz MySpace page.
Nightfall Posts "Ambassador Of Mass" Video
Greek act Nightfall has launched the video for the song "Ambassador Of Mass," which can be viewed after the jump. Nightfall singer Efthimis Karadimas comments the clip: "The story depicted is inspired by the Greco-Persian wars in the 5th century BC. The video is purely based on the ancient technique of Shadow Puppet Theatre evolved and widely used in different areas of the world eons ago. Every character, ship, map, etc you see in it has been built from scratch especially for that motion clip. The video has been directed by Achilleas Gatsopoulos, a prominent master of visual arts, based in the city of Berlin. I am sure you haven't seen anything similar around!"
Comments director Achilleas Gatsopoulos: "After our initial talks and meetings with Efthimis, we decided to approach the video in a challenging and unconventional way. We chose to use shadow puppetry and push its boundaries through modern technology in order to create something really unique; something that could best convey the epic scale of our story. Considerable research ensued, and the storyline was constructed according to the structure and lyrics of the song, sprinkled with a touch of mythology, while staying true to the actual historical facts. The design and construction of the puppets were done in collaboration with fine artist Hara Kolaiti, referencing on the one hand the Ancient Greek vases' depictions of greek warriors of the time, and on the other, the numerous detailed reliefs of Xerxes and his warriors in Persepolis.
"In total, more than thirty meticulously detailed puppets and backgrounds were created for the video. These were shot one by one and then composited into scenes digitally. The aim was to take Shadow Puppetry as a traditional medium, and explore its cinematic potential. Thus, scenes were created both in two dimensional space, as well as in three dimensional epic camera shots. The result is a truly original and unconventional music video that best complements Efthimis' musical vision." More...
Wdnfra Issues Recording Update
Canadian act Wdnfra has issued the following update about recording new material:
"What's up everyone! As you probably know we are currently recording a new song! 'The Blight Time' is doing very well, only the vocals and base remains to be done, and then we'll be able to let you hear this new kick ass song! We're very glad of where WDNFRA's going at the moment, and we almost reached a quarter of a million views on our page, pretty exciting!
"Other quick news well the movie 'a l'origine d'un cri' which has the song Joyful Fails in it will hit theaters Friday September 24th, be sure to check it out! We have a concert this Wednesday august 25th at le café campus in montreal, be sure not to miss it as we'll be playing our new song and a few covers of your favorite bands!
"Keep rockin, and thanks again to all our fans for the support! We'll keep you updated about an eventual release date for 'The Blight Time,' and of course all comments before then are welcomed and appreciated!"
Onslaught Finishes Recording New Album
British thrash metal veterans Onslaught has announced that they have completed recording their fifth studio album, "Sounds Of Violence" and will shortly be mixing and mastering the record. This will be the band's first studio album to feature guitarist Andy Rosser-Davies and bass player Jeff Williams, as well as their first release through AFM Records.
Interview
An Interview With Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal
Somewhat of a child prodigy, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has been playing, writing and recording music almost since he could walk. Though he never graduated high school, he now teaches music at SUNY, when he's not busy touring with Guns n Roses that is. Between that and the re-release of "The Adventures of Bumblefoot" and his first hand-written tab book, Ron and I had a lot to discuss. More...
Soulfly Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Soulfly has announced that they will be heading out on a headlining run of the United States this Novemeber, in support of their latest studio album, "Omen." Support on the tour will come from Straight Line Stitch and Incite.
The initial tour dates are as follows: More...
Guns N Roses Given Warning By Reading Boss
The owner of the Reading and Leeds Festival has announced that should Guns N Roses take to the stage late this year, he will simply pull the plug on their performance. In 2002 the band went on stage late at the Leeds festival, which led to some trouble from loacal authorities.
"If Guns N' Roses decide to take to stage as late as they did in Leeds some years ago then the performance just won't happen," said Melvin Benn. "I've had a very heavy warning from the local councils. There is a curfew - it's a very strict curfew."
Michael Schenker Joins Scorpions On Stage
German hard rock legends the Scorpions were joined on stage recently in Rosemont, IL by fellow rock legends Carmine Appice and Michael Schenker, who also happens to be the brother of Scorpions guitarist Rudolph Schenker. You can check out video footage of the performance below. The Scorpions are currently on tour supporting their new studio album, "Sting In The Tail," which will be the band's final album. More...
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