Metal News for August 5, 2005
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17 news articles posted on this day.
Stars Unite For Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Show
According to ContactMusic.com, a galaxy of stars — including Sir Elton John, Simon Cowell and Billy Connolly — are teaming up for a TV tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. The BLACK SABBATH singer will be joined by his famous family on the show, which will feature details of his near-fatal quad bike accident, and stories about his notorious alcohol and drug abuse.
And the program will feature such outrageous footage, TV executives have are making preparations to ensure it is shown late at night.
An insider says, "Ozzy's had one of the most outrageous lives and this is warts and all.
"It's definitely going to have to go out after 9:00 p.m."
The currently untitled program will air on Britain's ITV network later this year.
Devildriver Tour Plans
Having recently finished up touring on The Sounds Of The Underground tour, new DevilDriver tour plans are in the works. The band will be touring the US starting early October thru the end of November with Gwar, and then onto the UK for December touring with Lamb Of God.
In other DevilDriver news, check out the links HERE and HERE for a feature on the band in the latest issue of Hit Parader (also where the title of this news update comes).
Soilwork Frontman Updates From Louisville
Soilwork frontman, Björn "Speed" Strid, has posted this update on the band's official website:
Hi! What's up people!
We're playing an off show in Louisville with Killswitch and As i lay dying today. We've only done 2 off shows so far but both of them was really awesome! There seem to be a lot of people who hasn't seen us yet and really dig the shows, cool!!
Apparently there's been some fuck up with the video for "Nerve," some people may have seen the "Rejection Role" video presented as "Nerve" which of course is wrong! It's all taken care of now you'll get the right one anytime soon..
Hey Matt, I really wanna appologize to you for that misunderstanding in Columbus, i would never do such a thing as ignoring the fans, you can ask just anyone and they would tell you the same. It was all a misunderstanding, i didn't hear what you said (i'm pretty bad understanding fast american language sometimes actually) and got confused and there was another guy waiting in line who wanted stuff to be signed. So sorry once again and i would be more than glad to grab a beer with you some other time and i'll show you that i'm not a fucking guy with a rockstar attitude!
I big hail goes out to the crazy people coming out to the recent shows, we're having a blast everyday!! See you in Lousville tonight!
All my best, Speed
Opeth Announces More European Tour Dates
Opeth has announced more European tour dates. Tour dates are as follows:
With Extol:
Sept 06 Birmingham, UK - Academy
Sept 07 Manchester, UK - Academy
Sept 08 London, UK - Meanfiddler
Sept 09 Antwerp, Belgium - Hof Ter Lo
Sept 10 Koln, Germany - Underground
Sept 11 Tilburg, Netherlands - 013
Sept 13 Paris, France - Locomotive
Sept 14 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
Sept 15 Essen, Germany - Zeche Carl
Sept 16 Berlin, Germany - Columbia Club
Sept 17 Hamburg, Germany - Grunspan
Sept 18 Malmo, Sweden - KB
Sept 19 Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
Sept 20 Goteborg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers
Sept 21 Stockholm, Sweden - Klubben
Sept 23 Helsinki, Finland - Tavasta
Sept 24 Helsinki, Finland - Tavasta
Sept 25 Helsinki, Finland - Nosturi (all ages)
Other upcoming Opeth European tour dates: More...
Devilinside Announce Hometown Show
Devilinside has announced a show in their hometown of Minneapolis, MN at the Triple Rock Social Club on August 19. The band will be playing with Enola Grey, After The Burial and The Dead Romance.
Devilinside will also be playing in Round Lake, IL with The Heavils, Near My Evil, Kaos Rising, Nadia, Social Coma, Deceived on August 27.
Chevelle Adds Albuquerque & Bozeman Shows
Chevelle has just added two more tour dates to the second leg of their tour:
Sept. 20 Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
Oct. 09 Bozeman, MT - Valley Ice Garden
Other upcoming Chevelle tour dates:
Aug. 05 Myrtle Beach - House of Blues
Aug. 06 Atlanta, GA - 99X Radio Show - "Downtown Rocks @ Underground"
Aug. 08 Orlando, FL - House of Blues
Aug. 09 Tampa, FL - Jannus Landing
Aug. 11 Birmingham, AL - Sloss Furnace
Aug. 14 Madison, WI - Willow Island - WJJO presents
Aug. 16 Des Moines, IA - Val Air
Aug. 17 Columbia, MO - Blue Note
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HIM's New Video Premiere On Myspace
You can now watch the premiere of the new video for HIM's "Wings of a Butterfly" on Myspace.com. Just head over to myspace.com/heartagram to check it out.
Fireball Ministry To Release New Album In October
Los Angeles stoner-metal band Fireball Ministry will release their third album, "Their Rock Is Not Our Rock," October 18. The disc was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Velvet Revolver, Foo Fighters) and recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 West and the late Elliott Smith's New Monkey Studios. The album will be the first to feature ex-Systematic bassist Johnny Chow, who replaced original bassist Janis Tanaka. Fireball Ministry will open for CKY from August 8 in San Diego through September 11 in Norfolk, Virginia.
Soulfly Album Pushed Back
Soulfly's new album "Dark Ages" looks to have been bumped back to an October 04th release date through Roadrunner. For now, you can find a live video of the band performing their track "Pain" with Chino Moreno of the Deftones fame online here.
My Ruin To Release New Album On September 27
Irreverent hard-rock band My Ruin will release their new studio album, "The Brutal Language," September 27. The band added bassist Chris Lisee and drummer Jason Brunk to its lineup after completing the disc.
40 Below Summer Get New Drummer, Put Track Online
40 Below Summer have recruited Ali Nassar as their new drummer, he replaces Carlos Aguilar, who recently exited the group. In other news, the band have also posted a new track entitled "Relapse" online, which you can check out at www.40belowsummer.com.
Ozzy Tells Doctor To Go Fuck Himself
Launch Radio Networks reports: BLACK SABBATH returned to Ozzfest yesterday (Thursday, August 4) after missing several dates due to an ailing Ozzy Osbourne. The group did their full headlining set at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan, with Osbourne warning the crowd early on, "If my voice breaks up from time to time, it's not my fault. I'm sick, as you know, but I told the doctor to go f**k himself. I'm doing the best I can, babes." BLACK SABBATH missed shows in Holmdel, New Jersey, on July 27; Noblesville, Indiana, on Sunday (July 31); and Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday (August 2).
Osbourne's voice was noticeably rough yesterday, though he was in otherwise energetic form, mooning the audience at the start of the show, tossing a bucket of water on the front rows later on, and jumping around throughout.
Specific details about Osbourne's ailment have not been revealed, but sources told Launch it's primarily a throat problem.
Ozzfest continues tomorrow (Saturday, August 6) in East Troy, Wisconsin. However, Sunday's (August 7) show in Somerset, Wisconsin, has already been rescheduled to September 10, to give Osbourne a day off to rest his voice.
Pig Destroyer Announce 3 West Coast Tour Dates
Explosive D.C. grind act Pig Destroyer have lined up three West Coast dates with Uphill Battle, Phobia and Triac:
Aug 5 Corona, California - Showcase Theater
Aug 6 Los Angeles, CA - Hanging Jury
Aug 7 Tijuana, Mexico - Voodoo House
Zakk Wylde To Work On Live DVD, Compilation CD
According to an article on MTV.com, Black Label Society guitarist, Zakk Wylde, will be working on two projects once Ozzfest is over. The first is a DVD with live footage from several recent shows his Black Label Society played over in Paris and London; that, he said, could see release early next year. There's also a compilation CD that should be out around the same time, featuring all of the earliest BLS material as well as some bonus tracks, to be called "Kings of Damnation."
When asked what he thinks of Wicked Wisdom, it's not too surprising when Wylde replies, "What's that?" After being told that it's the Jada Pinkett Smith-fronted group that takes the stage long before he rolls out of bed, he asks, "What does Jada Pinkett Smith do?" When he finds out she's the Hollywood actress married to Will Smith, who's also been attending all of the Ozzfest dates, he perks up. "F---ing Will Smith's been on the Ozzfest? What the hell? I need to get an autograph, dude. 'I loved you in "Ali," bro.' "
Read the full article at MTV.com.
Contrive Ready New Album
Aussie metalheads Contrive are to release their debut album through Shock early September. Produced by Fredrik Nordstrom, it's ca lled 'The Meaning Unseen'.
Sammy Hagar: I Don't Get Along With Eddie Anymore
Sammy Hagar recently spoke to Billboard.com about Van Halen's 2004 reunion tour and his current solo trek, which he has dubbed 'The Tequila Made Me Do It'. According to Hagar, the Van Halen reunion didn't work out as planned, and he places the blame almost solely with guitarist Edward Van Halen. "The Van Halen thing wasn't a horrible experience, but it wasn't a great experience," he recalled. "I don't get along with Eddie anymore, and that's all there is to it. I think the whole world knows that he's changed. He used to be a great guy, a fun guy, but now he's miserable and he likes to make everyone around him miserable."
Read the full article at Billboard.com.
Vehemence Writing New Album
Vehemence are currently writing their next album for Metal Blade Records. According to the band, "We've been hard at work writing new songs for our next album! It has definitely gotten more technical, and we are really excited to show the world the new Vehemence. We are still working on getting Sean Vandegrift (our new vocalist) out of Ohio... He has an apartment lease which is keeping him there, but we are trying everything we can to get him out of his lease." The group intends to write roughly thirteen songs and has tentative plans to record the album late this year with James Murphy (of Death noteriety) in Florida. Meanwhile, the band has one more show remaining with original vocalist Nathan Gearhart. The performance will take place on September 10th at Metal Devastation 2 in Phoenix, AZ.
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