Metal News for August 28, 2005
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19 news articles posted on this day.
Nicodemus Part Ways With Guitarist
Portland-based goth metallers NICODEMUS have parted ways with longtime lead guitarist Matthew McGee. According to a press release, "He leaves the group under great terms and remains a friend to the band. The band wishes him only the best in his future efforts. The band, which is based out of Portland, Oregon, is now accepting inquiries and scheduling auditions for McGee's replacement. Contact the band at: info@nicodemus.us.
As previously reported, NICODEMUS recently released their third album, entitled "Vanity Is A Virtue", through the Greek label Sonic Age Records. The album reportedly owes more to the progressive sound than previous NICODEMUS releases, 2000's "Tales of the Lovelorn and Necromantic" (Dark Throne Music) and 2003's "The Supernatural Omnibus" (Dark Symphonies), which saw the band focusing on a goth/black metal-based sound with progressive elements.
Watch New Every Time I Die Video
Every Time I Die's video for their track "Kill The Music" is now online, you can watch it here. The bands new album "Gutter Phenomenon" arrived in stores this week through Ferret.
News On New God Forbid Album
God Forbid's upcoming new effort "IV: Constitution Of Treason" will see a DualDisc release featuring a making of the album documentary when it hits stores on September 20th through Century Media. For some new insight into the album from the band, check here.
Here The New Trigger Point Album In Full Online
Trigger Point's entire new outing "A Silent Protest" can be sampled online here. The outing will see a September 13th release date through Corporate Punishment
Former Members Of Shai Hulud Form Band
Former members of Shai Hulud and Always The Victim have united in a group dubbed The Twilight Collective. The band recently signed a deal with Textbook Music and will be releasing their debut for the label in February.
Winter Solstice Part Ways With Guitarist
Winter Solstice have parted ways with guitarist JT Turner and are looking for a replacement, those interested can contact wsguitaristSearch@yahoo.com for more info. In the meantime, the band have recruited Jeff Cohn of If The Accident Will to fill in on their upcoming live dates.
First Dates For Gwar, Devildriver Fall US Tour
A few tour dates for this Fall's US tour comprised of GWAR, DEVILDRIVER, A DOZEN FURIES, and MENSREA, have leaked out:
October 7 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
October 21 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
October 29 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
Suidakra Part with Vocalist, Announce Replacement
German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA have parted ways with guitarist/vocalist Matthias.
"After the Summer Breeze festival, it was decided by the band as a whole that it would be best for everyone if Matthias stepped down from his position in the band," reads a posting on the group's web site. "Matthias will therefore play his last SUIDAKRA show at the Bloodstock festival [in the U.K.] next weekend.
"After this decision was made, the band contacted their former guitarist/singer, and much to their surprise (and the surprise of many fans, no doubt!), Marcel is willing and able to rejoin SUIDAKRA as a full-time member! You'll be able to catch Marcel on stage with the others at the remaining SUIDAKRA shows after Bloodstock. SUIDAKRA will then take a break from touring until mid-2006, in order to concentrate 100 percent on the songwriting for the next album."
SUIDAKRA are continuing to tour in support of their seventh album, "Command to Charge", available now on Armageddon Music. The follow-up to 2003's "Signs for the Fallen" was recorded at Gernhard studio in Siegburg, Germany. Mastering duties were handled at the Monoposto Mastering Studio (DIE TOTEN HOSEN, SCORPIONS, TITO & TARANTULA etc.).
Byzantine Explain Dropping Off Of IEMF Tour
BYZANTINE have posted the following message on their official website regarding dropping off the International Extreme Music Tour:
"OK. Just so everyone knows exactly what is going on with us, here is why we are not doing the IEMF tour. We were screwed by Jeffrey Churchwell at Digger International. There we no internal problems with the band. Yes, OJ had a death in the family. That’s not the issue. No, no one in the band is addicted to anything. We were fully prepared to do this tour. We have signed contracts with the venues. We just ordered new merchandise. We were in the process of securing more reliable transportation for the tour. In short, we have been taking all the steps necessary to do this tour. I will state this again clearly: We were screwed by Jeffrey Churchwell at Digger International. That is why we’re not on the tour.
Stating that there were “circumstances beyond our control” is nothing but PC horseshit. More...
Deranged Announce New Album Title
Reactivated Swedish death metallers Deranged have set "Obscenities in B Flat" as the title of their upcoming CD, tentatively due next spring via Listenable Records.
The album, which will be recorded in January 2006, will contain the following tracks, among others: "Alive...Swarming with Flies", "Body Fluids from Unknown Source" and "Long Live the New Flesh".
In other news, Deranged have announced that they have been for next year's Fuck the Commerce festival in Germany. Deranged — who performed at the first Fuck the Commerce festival in 1997 — will be one of the few bands that have played the annual event more than once.
Deranged will be teaming up with Amputated and Skinned for the "Bloodjunkies U.K. Killing Spree '05" U.K. tour in November.
Fear My Thoughts Added To X-Mass Festival Tour
Fear My Thoughts has been added to this year's X-Mass Festival Tour, which features Hypocrisy, Exodus, Naglfar and Wintersun. Here are the list of tour dates for the festival:
Dec 04 Paris, FR - La Locomotive
Dec 05 Essen, D - Zeche Carl
Dec 06 Berlin, D - K17
Dec 07 Munchen, D - Backstage
Dec 08 Brno, CZ - Fleda
Dec 09 Engelsdorf, D - Hellraiser
Dec 10 Wien, A - Planet Music
Dec 11 Insbruck, A - Hafen
Dec 12 Rome, ITA - Alpheus
Dec 13 Pratteln, CH - Z7
Dec 14 Ludwigsburg, D - Rockfabrik
Dec 15 Hanau, D - Halle 2
Dec 16 Strasbourg, FR - La Laiterie
Dec 17 Tilburg, NL - 013
Dec 18 Antwerpen, BL - Hof Ter Loo
The Red Chord To Shoot Video For "Black Santa"
The Red Chord have confirmed plans to shoot a video for "Black Santa." The Red Chord will be teaming up with Dale Restighini, who also directed the band’s "Antman" video. A filming date has not been set, but you can count on this video making it onto MTV and Fuse.
Deathstars Part Ways With Guitarist
Sweden's Deathstars have parted ways with guitarist Erik "Beast X Electric" Halvorsen. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows:
"Due to lack of enthusiasm and living too far away from the band's location in Stockholm, Sweden, Beast X Electric's no longer a part of Deathstars.
"It has for a longer time been a problem for the band with the huge distance from Beast X Electric's hometown on the Swedish West Coast to Stockholm, and the problem with getting everything to function timewise has taken too much energy for Beast X as well as for the rest of the band.
"Deathstars is now reduced to only four members. Nightmare plays both guitars on the upcoming album, titled 'Termination Bliss.' The band and Beast X are still the best of friends and the former guitarist will always be a huge part of Deathstars' spirit.
"On the upcoming tours, Deathstars probably will use a session guitarist. Information on who that’ll be will be presented when that decision is made.
"Beast X would like to thank all fans for a 'motherfuckin' great time' and says that he in the nearest future will try to extend his collection of Harley Davidson motorcycles."
Commented Beast X Electric: "Deathstars will always be huge part of my life and the times with the band have resulted in more memories than an average person collects in a lifetime. "
Deathstars' debut album, "Synthetic Generation," was released in November 2003.
Subway To Sally Write Song For Poe Audiobook
German medieval rockers Subway to Sally are writing a new song, which will be included in an audiobook of Edgar Allen Poe, the famed 18th century writer whose work often found its way into the lyrics of Metal songs.
Anthrax's Bello Participate In Reality Show
In the midst of America's obsession with reality television, the YES Network has created their first reality show entitled, YES' Ultimate Road Trip.
The show revolves around four diehard Yankee fans whom are provided the opportunity to follow the Yankees on the entire 162 game schedule.
While essentially touring with the Yankees, the fans will perform assigned tasks and compete for prizes.
A fellow New Yorker and dedicated New York Yankees follower, Anthrax's Frankie Bello had the opportunity recently to partake in YES' Ultimate Road Trip.
Be sure to catch Frankie on the YES Network on Sunday, August 28th at 7:30 PM (EST).
Impaled Announce Tour Dates With Disgorge
Oakland’s Impaled are preparing to defile the south-western US. Supporting their latest release, "Death After Life," and performing with Disgorge and Blessing The Hogs, the band will be surreptitiously cavorting with local morticians and grave robbers beginning Sept. 23rd. Vocalist/guitarist Sean McGrath said of the tour, “ We’re super excited. No, wait, that's how I feel about ordering pizza and watching Dawn of the Dead. Of course we're all really itching to get out there and play with Blessing The Hogs and Disgorge, the only bands kind enough to agree to such a suicidal endeavor. As most people know, getting involved with us is nearly almost always a disaster of immense proportions. The southwest is one of the best areas of the country for metal and the fans are always totally insane. As most people know, we love the fans.”
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Primal Fear Announce Album Release Dates
Primal Fear have announced the release dates for their forthcoming album, "Seven Seals":
Japan / Asia: Oct 05th, 2005
USA / Canada: Oct 15th, 2005
Germany: Oct 21st, 2005
Europe / South America / Australia / ROW: Oct 24th, 2005
Video Of Manson Receiving Kerrang! Award Posted
A video clip of Marilyn Manson receiving the 2005 Kerrang! Icon Award has been posted at BBC News. The video also features a clip of Marilyn Manson discussing the problem with his show in Croatia.
The Kerrang! Icon Award recognizes people who define a style, a sound, or genre.
Kataklysm Say Goodbye To Voivod Guitarist
Kataklysm has posted this message on their website for Voivod guitarist, Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, who passed away on Friday:
R.I.P. Piggy...
It's with great sadness that we have learned today that Denis aka "Piggy" has passed away. The impact of his guitar influence was felt worldwide. His work in VOIVOD opened the doors to many metal bands in Canada and gave all of us hope for better things in this scene. He was the nicest guy you could meet and the most humble person you could talk too. We are sad to see you go brother but your legacy will live forever. We will see you on the other side.
Our best wishes go out to all in the D'Amour family and to our Canadian metal godfathers VOIVOD. Stay strong, and as we say back home... "Lachez pas les gars"!!
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