Metal News for August 29, 2002
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12 news articles posted on this day.
In Extremo Original Line Up To Play
For the first time in 7 years, In Extremo will be playing in their original line up, which features Michael Rhein, Conny the Füchsin, Dr. Pymonte and Flex der Biegsame. This takes place on the 7th and 8th of September on the middle age market place in the castle of Satzweil near Jülich. The castle is 35km away from Cologne (Motorway A1, Exit Mechernich). The event is hosted by Earl von Beissel.
Arch Nemesis Releases Debut
Norway's Arch Nemesis have recently completed and released their debut album. Entitled Shadows in The Mirror, the album is being released by Edge Runner Records.
The Funeral To Record Debut CD
Syracuse hardcore band The Funeral will be recording a new full-length for Endwell Records (the Disaster, Where Eagles Dare). The unnamed album, their debut, will consist of roughly twelve songs, and should hit streets around the New Year. Look for the band to be playing shows throughout the Northeast in September and October with bands like All Else Failed, The Minor Times, Nemesis, and the Last Season.
Himsa Invades Europe
Himsa will be making their first trip to Europe as a band for several weeks in September and October. Upon returning home, they will enter the studio to record a new album. Here's the tour schedule: More...
Love Is Red Loses Two Members
Alabama's Love Is Red have amicably parted ways with two original members. Both bassist Kinsman MacKay and drummer Dane Taylor have reluctantly decided to leave the band due to school, job, and relationship commitments. MacKay will be playing two more shows with the band, while Taylor will most likely participate in several more. The two will also be performing on three new songs the band will be recording during the next few weeks (look for those in the near future). Some friends will be temporarily filling in on bass and drums, but the band is of course looking for permanent replacements. If you think you're a candidate, email the band here.
Apocalyptica Speaks
Apocalyptica's main composer Eicca Toppinen revealed recently that the band have been in the studio since August 5th to record their fourth album, due out January 27th in Europe. “I think the next album is not going to be so dark,” he describes. “The songs are more melodic, with better melody lines... well, maybe not better, but it's still strong, very emotional. The compositions have some more positive colours in the music than before. So far it looks like there will be no covers at all. There are songs written by me, and also Perttu, the youngest member of the band, will probably write some. It will be only our own stuff. Of course, it might happen that during the session we suddenly feel that we want to do a cover, but not at the moment.”
In related news, Apocalyptica are releasing a Best Of CD in Japan on September 21, 2002 featuring the following tracks: More...
Dying Fetus Get New Axeman
Dying Fetus have hired Mike Kimball to fill the bands second guitar position. Says the band, “Mike met all necessary qualifications that we were looking for. He is a tremendous soloist, rhythm player, lyrist and songwriter. We want to thank everyone who submitted video applications and tried out with us. Mike will be debuting with Fetus on the upcoming European X-mas Festivals with Six Feet Under.” Meanwhile, the band achieved a career highlight recently when the performed in front of 20,000 people at the Wacken Open Air festival in Germany. Dying Fetus are also working on a new album, Stop At Nothing, and plan to enter the studio in October. A late Winter release through Relapse is expected. Tracks that will appear on the release include: ‘Schematics’, ‘One Shot, One Kill’, ‘Stop At Nothing’ and ‘Forced Elimination’. The lyrical themes on the album will deal with human issues such as cloning and population control.
Transport League Post New Songs
Sweden's Transport League have posted a full-length MP3 of the track "Disconnect Massconnect", taken from the group's new EP Grand Amputation, at this location.
Deadly Kristin's Frozen Soul
Frozen Soul is the name of a newly-formed death metal band featuring Deadly Kristin (Ancient, Dreamlike Horror) "on growls, lyrics and production, Tom Sibrån Van Iersel as main composer on guitars and growls, and Björn Jonsson on bass guitar," according to a statement posted on Kristin's official web site. "A steady drummer has not been picked up yet, but we have some important names hiding in the shadows, who may wanna join this deadly project. The music is simply old school brutal death metal, with some innovative ideas and some black metal influences as well. Just one word to describe the project: fucking SICK!!!
"To prevent any kind of inappropriate rumor, Deadly Kristin is NOT leaving Ancient or Dreamlike Horror," continues the statement. "This is just an extra music project, to which you can bet she will give all her energy and devotion for her favorite music genre, death metal!"
Infernal Majesty Post MP3
The current line-up of the classic Canadian metal act Infernal Majesty—guitarist Steve Terror, vocalist Chris Bailey, guitarist Kenny Hallman, bassist Kiel Wilson, and drummer Kris DeBoer—have posted an MP3 of the track "Death of Heaven" via MP3.com at this location. According to the band, "this is the demo version and differs from the CD version of 'Death of Heaven', so download it as it not be on the upcoming [album, entitled One Who Points To Death]."
Infernal Majesty recently completed a four-song demo at Vancouver's Media Sound studios and are presently self-financing the recording of their forthcoming full-length CD, due later in the year.
Acts Confirmed for Metallica Tribute
In Flames, Nevermore, Primal Fear, Sinner, and Dark Tranquillity are among the artists set to appear on A Tribute To The Four Horsemen, a Metallica tribute CD currently being compiled by Nuclear Blast Records for a December 2nd worldwide release, Blabbermouth.net can exclusively reveal.
The following is a list of the artists and song selections that have thus far been confirmed for the upcoming CD: More...
Dark Funeral Possibly Touring Australia
Dark Funeral are reportedly going ahead with plans to tour Australia despite the recent departure of guitarist Dominion, according to Metal Shop.
Please note that while the following dates have apparently been provided by the promoter, they have yet to be officially confirmed by the band or their management: More...
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