Metal News for August 7, 2009
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40 news articles posted on this day.
Kittie Announces US Tour Dates
Kittie has announced the following tour dates:
Sep 27 - BB KINGS NEW YORK, New York
Sep 30 - GROUND ZERO Spartanburg, South Carolina
Oct 1 - JESTERS Fayetteville, North Carolina
Oct 2 - HOOLIGANS Jacksonville, North Carolina
Oct 3 - JAXX Springfield, Virginia
Oct 7 - SCOUT BAR San Antonio, Texas
Oct 8 - TREES Dallas, Texas
Oct 9 - SCOUT BAR Houston, Texas
Oct 10 - FLYTRAP Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oct 13 - GATOR’S Farmington, New Mexico
Oct 14 - RIALTO Tucson, Arizona
Oct 15 - KEY CLUB Los Angeles, California
Oct 17 - THE CLUBHOUSE Tempe, Arizona
Oct 21 - THE ROCK Maplewood, Minnesota
Oct 24 - THE MACHINE SHOP Flint, Michigan
Oct 28 - CROCODILE ROCK Allentown, Pennsylvania
Oct 29 - NORTHERN LIGHTS Clifton Park, New York
To-Mera Posts New EP Recording Video Clip
To-Mera have posted a video clip online of the guitar recordings for an upcoming EP, which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following update about the recording process:
"Guitars are now finished. Here you can see just a fraction of the equipment used in the recording of this EP, so you can be sure no expense has been spared in our quest for the guitar tone of doom :P
"So how about a sneak preview of some riffage? ;)" More...
Earache Signs Detroit's And Hell Followed With
Earache Records just signed a worldwide deal with Detroit metal outfit And Hell Followed With. Guitarist, Kyle McIlmurray says:
"We are extremely excited to announce being a part of the EARACHE family. We are humbled, even, to be label mates with all the bands on the EARACHE roster, being as
EARACHE is responsible for most of the legendary names in death metal. All the guys and girls at EARACHE in the UK and New York have made us feel more than welcome to the label and we are so excited to work with them. We feel more than confident in our ability to push ourselves, being backed by EARACHE, and know that there is no other label that will push us as far as they will."
Tour dates are as follows: More...
Scar Symmetry Posts Graspop Footage Online
A new video clip has been posted online of Scar Symmetry performing at the 2009 edition of the Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium. The video can be viewed below. More...
Alice Cooper To Film New DVD
Shock rock legend Alice Cooper has announced that he will be filming one of the shows on his "Theatre Of Death" tour this year to release as a live DVD in 2010. More details will be revealed about the DVD shortly.
Marionette Streaming Two New Songs Online
Sweden's Marionette has issued the following update about streaming two new songs online:
"Hi all
"Today you get your first taste of Enemies; we have posted 'The Swine' and 'Through Veils' onto our Myspace Page. The songs represent the new album in a good way we think: one of them is a more heavy song while the other one is more catchy. Either way, these songs take what we did on Spite to a new level. We hope you will love these songs as much as we do.
"Stay tuned for more updates as they will be frequent from here on! Enemies will be released in the first week of October via Listenable Records in Europe. Fans in North America and around the world stay tuned for more info on release dates."
Dying Fetus Debuts 2nd Track From New Album
Dying Fetus announced they have released a second song from their upcoming album, "Descend into Depravity," on their Myspace page. "Descend into Depravity" is slated for release September 15.
Leverage Issues Recording Update
Finnish metallers Leverage have issued the following update about recording new material:
"Howdy hoo!
"A few words on the keyboard sessions...
"Once again I played and recorded things in the basement of our home. There's a place which I call "studio"/personal playground of mine...in other words 'RyhäPaja'.
"Just like with the Blind Fire-sessions, a huge thanks to Jari Mikkola who spent 'some' time to extract recorded audio files from Studio Audio's ProTools-sessions, one track for each instrument...including vocs and backing vocs. Once you have those files, it's quite easy to "search and find" a pleasant balance to work with. And for me, this is pretty important because it's not just about recording stuff, but also about arranging things at the same time. More...
Stryper Bassist To Sit Out U.S. Tour Dates
Christian rockers Stryper have issued the following update about replacing their bassist for their upcoming U.S. tour dates:
"Friends,
"Bassist Tracy Ferrie will not be performing on the U.S. leg of the Stryper tour. Instead, original bassist Timothy Gaines will be the sole bass player. What was originally planned as a 2-set show, will now be one full 90-minute show, consisting of all the greatest hits and new Stryper material. The band will be wearing new yellow and black outfits designed by the original outfit designer. All original members, Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, Oz Fox, and Tim Gaines will be performing on the 25th Anniversary U.S. tour.
"Tracy has made the very honorable decision, one in which we support, to put the needs of his family first. Contrary to what many may believe, most professional musicians (especially those with families) have other jobs when their band is not touring. And in order to provide for their families, they often need to find other means of work during non-touring times.
"We are living in extremely difficult economic times whereby finding a good day-job is difficult. Tracy has a great one. One that provides well for his family. Leaving this job could put his family in a tough situation upon returning from tour. We support Tracy in this decision to ensure security for his family. At the same time, we're excited to get back out on the road and share our new music and the 25th Anniversary show with our friends and fans whom we have not seen in a long time.
"We're honored to have been doing this for 25 years and blessed to have the opportunity to go out on tour this fall. Without you, our friends and fans, we would not have lasted this long. Thank you. See you on the road soon."
Tristania Posts Romanian Press Conference Video
Gothic metal band Tristania recently took part in a press conference in Sibiu, Romania at a festival. The video clip of the press conference can be viewed here.
"Dethklok: The Dethalbum II" Cover Art Revealed
The cover art for both editions of "Dethklok: The Dethalbum II" has been revealed, and is viewable below.
"Dethklok: The Dethalbum II" features 12 tracks and will be released as both a standard edition and a two-disc deluxe edition on CD and digital download beginning September 29th (contrary to previous reports). Additionally, a limited edition vinyl of the album will be released in to local record shops on September 29.
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Evile Discusses Lyrical Themes in New Album
MATT DRAKE, frontman for British thrashers, EVILE, recently explained some of the lyrical themes from the band's new album, "INFECTED NATIONS," and has now sat down again to discuss the ideas behind the remaining songs.
EVILE has previously discussed song topics including the state of modern society and science-fiction.
Check out the second part of MATT DRAKE discussing lyrical themes, ranging from such things as the horrors of genocide to power and greed, at this location.
Sonisphere Highlights To Air On Channel 4
British fans who were able to attend the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth last weekend will be able to watch the highlights of the show on August 14th when Channel 4 broadcasts a special show at 12:10am which will feature live and backstage footage. Bands featured on the program include Metallica, Linkin Park, Anthrax, Machine Head, Feeder, Heaven & Hell, Alice In Chains, Bullet For My Valentine and Taking Back Sunday. There will also be a video diary from Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor.
Reign Supreme Releases Live Video
Deathwish Inc. band Reign Supreme played at Sound and Fury Fest, and they just released a live video from that show; the kids seem to be having fun. You can see it after the jump. More...
Alice in Chains Reveals New Album Tracklisting
Alice in Chains has revealed the tracklisting for their upcoming album, "Black Gives Way to Blue," which will be released on September 29th. The tracklisting is as follows:
01. All Secrets Known
02. Check My Brain
03. Last of My Kind
04. Your Decision
05. A Looking in View
06. When the Sun Rose Again
07. Acid Bubble
08. Lessons Learned
09. Take Her Out
10. Private Hell
11. Black Gives Way to Blue
Before My End Breaks Up
Alabama death metal band Before My End announced they're breaking up.
"The past two years have been really meaningful to all of us. We've put so much heart, sweat, and tears into this band that it's really disappointing that we are having to post this blog, but things happen, people grow up and move on. The experiences and distance this band has made and have had are nothing that any of us ever expected. We've all experienced somewhat of a brotherhood and have made the best of friends with one another that it is sad to know that there will probably never be another Before My End show. The band just ultimately grew apart on terms of dedication and commitment due to some of the members just growing out of the idea of being in a band that would maybe one day pursue touring. There are no hard feelings between any members and we all support and understand each others reasons for wanting to leave. We will continue to log in to this myspace time and time again so if anyone wants to talk to us please feel free to do so.
"All of our members will soon be or one day be seeking new projects to work with. In any event that a former member of this band joins another band we will be sure to post something about it, just a way for you guys to keep in touch with us."
Scorngrain Completes New Album
Finnish industrial thrash metal band, Scorngrain, has issued the following update:
"After long period of recordings, our third album is finally ready. The work was done at several locations by ourselves during the spring. Drums, mixing and finishing touches were made at studio Guru in Joensuu. We all feel it's more personal in many ways than ever before.
The result is what were looking for; extreme metal with real industrial touch in it. More crunch in sound, catchy compositions and best production so far." More...
Downspell Nearing Completion of New Album
Alaskan/San Diego metal band DOWNSPELL are wrappin' up production on their new album. After losing the recording of their eagerly anticipated new album in the last mixing stages, Downspell regrouped and are in the last stages of polishing the album. But as guitarist Jake Phillips says "anytime you're that mad, let down, frustrated, depressed, etc... It usually leads to great fucking tunes!" Jake also added "we had A LOT of time to rework some songs that we had issues with and also get a few of the guest musicians back on the second take. Due to everyones touring/personal schedules we lost a few key guests that unfortunately couldn't redo their parts. But we still got RANDY BLYTHE of Lamb of God and also BOBBY FERRY from 16 (Relapse Records) to get in there and they definitely kicked some serious ass contributing." More...
Harptallica Announces Summer European Tour Dates
Harptallica, the duo who play Metallica covers on harps, has announced the following European tour dates:
08/20 - Lubbenau, Germany - Kulturhof
08/21 - Hamburg, Germany - Ballroom-Hamburg
08/22 - Gouda, Holland - De Gonz
08/23 - High Wycombe, UK - Nags Head Loft
08/24 - Bristol, UK - The Croft
08/26 - Brighton, UK - Prince Albert
08/27 - Swindon, UK - The Rolleston
08/28 - Dyfed, UK - The Kilkenny Cat
08/30 - Pontypridd, UK - The Crown Inn
08/31 - Milton Keynes, UK - The Craufurd Arms
09/01 - London, UK - The Bull & Gate
09/02 - Brussels, Belgium - Sazz'n Jazz
09/04 - Roskilde, Denmark - Gimle Cafe
09/05 - Hamburg, Germany - "Rock At Harbour" Festival
09/06 - Paderborn, Germany - Cube
Slumber Posts Laptop Version of New Song Online
Swedish metal band, Slumber, has posted a new track, "Atoma," on their MySpace page.
Slumber vocalist/keyboardist, Ehsan Kalantarpour, comments, "It pains some musicians to show their work in such a premature stage. This song is a laptop version of a track appearing on upcoming album 'Resonance.'"
"However, the urge to share our work overshadows its bad shape and sound. This naked version of the song 'Atoma' is without the heavy atmospheres of synth, vocals and proper drums. When recorded it will spark and shine like Titanic."
Reflexion Begins Recording New Album
Finnish gothic metal band, Reflexion, has issued the following studio update:
"We have started recordings of our next album. Drums for the totally 13 tracks are done and at the moment we’re recording bass guitars."
"Mixing of the album is scheduled to start on 17th of September and the album will be ready in the beginning of October. Release is initially planned for the beginning of year 2010."
The Red Shore Signs To Rise Records
Australian metallers, THE RED SHORE, has signed to Rise Records in the United States, Canada and Japan. A special deluxe edition of their forthcoming release Unconsecrated will feature 19 songs and a DVD documentary. Look for it in stores and online on October 27.
Official Guitar Hero: Van Halen Trailer Posted
The official trailer for the forthcoming new video game, "Guitar Hero: Van Halen" has been posted online via YouTube. You can check it out below. The game will be released in stores on December 22nd through Activision.
The tracklisting for the game is as follows:
"Ain't Talkin Bout Love"
"And The Cradle Will Rock"
"Atomic Punk"
"Beautiful Girls"
"Cathedral" (solo)
"Dance The Night Away"
"Eruption" (solo)
"Everybody Wants Some"
"Feel Your Love Tonight"
"Hang "Em High"
"Hear About It Later"
"Hot For Teacher"
"Ice Cream Man"
"I'm The One"
"Jamie"s Cryin"
"Jump"
"Little Guitars"
"Loss Of Control"
"Mean Street"
"Panama"
"Pretty Woman"
"Romeo Delight"
"Running With The Devil"
"So This Is Love"
"Somebody Get Me A Doctor"
"Spanish Fly" (solo)
"Unchained"
"You Really Got Me"
Tracks from other bands:
ALTER BRIDGE - "Come To Life"
BILLY IDOL - "White Wedding"
BLINK-182 - "First Date"
DEEP PURPLE -- "Space Truckin"
FOO FIGHTERS - "Best Of You"
FOREIGNER - "Double Vision"
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE- "Stacy's Mom"
JIMMY EAT WORLD- "Pain"
JUDAS PRIEST - "Painkiller"
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE - "The End Of Heartache"
LENNY KRAVITZ - "Rock And Roll Is Dead"
QUEEN - "I Want It All"
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE - "Sick, Sick, Sick"
TENACIOUS D - "Master Exploder"
THE CLASH - "Safe European Home"
THE OFFSPRING - "Pretty Fly For A White Guy"
THIRD EYE BLIND - "Semi-Charmed Life"
WEEZER - "Dope Nose"
YELLOWCARD - "The Takedown" More...
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The Rockstar Ramblings: Restraining Orders and M&M
Both Slash (Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver) and Steven Adler (Guns N Roses/Adler’s Appetite) have filed restraining orders against the same woman. Adler claims a woman he met in rehab is stalking him. She is also trying to contact Adler through Slash. One thing we know for sure, she definitely has a type. KISS has announced a special promotion with M&Ms. Expected to be available in October, there is no word whether Gene Simmons will be sending over any of the brown candies to Eddie Van Halen’s dressing room… More...
Order Of Ennead To Enter The Studio
Florida metal band, Order Of Ennead, has issued the following update:
"We are taking a break right now after touring for 9 weeks on our self titled debut album for Earache Records. We do plan on recording our next album before the end of the year, just waiting for some info from the label before we get started. The album is already done in pre-production form so the studio 'should be' a smooth experience." More...
At All Cost Announces Final Two Shows Ever
Texan metal band, At All Cost, has announced their final two shows. The last shows are as follows:
Dec 18 - RED 7 - AUSTIN, Texas
Dec 19 - Walters - Houston, Texas
Guitarist Nort Parts Ways With Khors
Ukrainian black metallers, KHORS, have issued the following update regarding the departure of their guitarist, "Guitar player Nort has left KHORS. We thank our friend for the years he devoted to the band and his work in the creation of 2006's Cold and 2008's 'Mysticism' albums as well as the solid concert activity which couldn't take place without his active help. We remain very good friends and we yet shall drink together in Glory of Us and Our Ancient Gods! Warth, the guitarist of death metal band Faces Of Death has recently joined the band as Nort's replacement."
Life Of Agony To Headline Damnation Festival
New York crossover legends Life Of Agony will be heading to the United Kingdom for the first time in four years this October to headling the Jager stage at the Damnation Festival which takes place on October 24th at the Leeds University.
Damnation Festival director Gavin McInally said: "Landing a headliner of Life of Agony’s stature is a major coup and the fact it’s the first time they’ll play the UK in four years, makes it all the more special.
"After playing some off the biggest and most respected rock and metal events across Europe this summer, they’ll fly in from New York for this one-off performance and we’re delighted to host what is sure to be a special show."
The lineup is as follows: More...
Soil Signs To Bieler Bros. Records
Bieler Bros. Records has issued the following announcement about signing Soil:
"Bieler Bros. Records is excited to announce the signing of Chicago, Illinois’ Soil to an exclusive worldwide deal. Erupting on the scene with their commercial breakthrough album, ‘Scars’ and carrying through their most recent release, ‘True Self’, Soil have toured the world with rock’s biggest names including Ozzy Osbourne, System Of A Down, Mudvayne, Shinedown, Seether and many more. Their Bieler Bros. Records debut, ‘Picture Perfect’, will be released online and in-stores October 20th.
"‘Picture Perfect’ was created by the all star production team of Grammy nominated producer Johnny K (Disturbed, Staind), Ulrich Wild (Deftones, Incubus) and Soil, with Dave Fortman (Mudvayne, Evanescence) handling mixing duties."
The Few Against Many Announces Album Release Date
Sweden's The Few Against Many, featuring ex-Scar Symmetry singer Christian Älvestam, has issued the following update about the release of their new album:
"The official street release-date for 'Sot', has been set to September 15, 2009, via Pulverised Records. The album will be made available in a Super Jewel Box format and a limited digipack format edition.
"Sot will also receive an exclusive vinyl version edition release, also via Pulverised Records. It will be available in 2 different formats: gatefold-sleeve with black vinyl and as a classic picture-disc vinyl (both formats strictly limited to 250 copies).
"More news as it happens!"
Greymachine Streaming Entire New Album Online
Greymachine, the band features Justin K. Broadrick and Diarmuid Dalton of Jesu, are currently streaming their entire new album "Disconnected" online. The album stream can be heard here.
The track listing for "Disconnected" is as follows:
1. Wolf At the Door
2. Vultures Descend
3. When Attention Just Ain't Enough
4. Wasted
5. We Are All Fucking Liars
6. Just Breathing
7. Sweatshop
8. Easy Pickings
Swashbuckle Posts Live Wacken Video Clip Online
New Jersey pirate metallers Swashbuckle have posted a new video clip online of their performance of the song "Cruise Ship Terror." The video, which is complete with man eating shark, was recorded at the Wacken Open Air Festival 2009. More...
Behemoth “Ov Fire And The Void” Video Banned
From Metal Blade Records:
"The irreverent and thought provoking new video from one of the world's most extreme music acts, Behemoth, has been pulled from Youtube. The uncensored version of "Ov Fire And The Void" is now available for viewing on http://www.metalblade.com/behemoth. An alternate version of the video is also available for viewing on YouTube."
You can now watch the "clean" alternate version below. More...
Cannabis Corpse Announces Release Of New EP Album
CANNABIS CORPSE have announced a release date for their new EP album entitled "The Weeding." The EP is set to be released sometime in October through Tankcrimes Records, and one track from the EP, "Vaporized", currently can be streamed on the band's Myspace. The EP will be available on 12" vinyls, CD's, Special Edtion CD's, and down loadable MP3's. More...
Divine Heresy Thanks Fans For Buying New Album
Divine Heresy has issued the following statement thanking fans for their support:
"We all here at the DH camp would like to take a little time to say thank you to each and every one of you out there that went out and picked up our new CD 'Bringer of Plagues' and helped us get into the Billboard top 200 chart for the first time ever.
"We put our blood, sweat, hearts and souls into each minute of music that you hear on this CD and we did it for all of you. Our true fans that sweat, bleed and rock with us in every city that we play in. So we give our thanks and respect to you all. You are ANARCHAOS! 'So rise up to be heard' and lets bring this plague across this entire fucking planet! We will see you all on the road!
Dino, Travis, Tim and Joe"
Hauk Song "Raven Wings" Appears In Movie Trailer
Heathen metallers Hauk have issued the following update about their song "Raven Wings" appearing in a movie trailer:
"Hail all!
"Check out this -we got 'Raven Wings' placed in a promo trailer for a film. Good times!
"Still working on the new album- it'll be up as soon as it's finished, but I'm having trouble getting it just right... good times!"
Baroness Premiers New Song
Baroness will premiere the first preview track taken from their new album "Blue Record" today via their MySpace page. The track will be the album’s introduction, “Bullhead’s Psalm”, and its second song, “The Sweetest Curse”, posted as one. "Blue Record," the follow-up and sister album to 2007’s Red Album, is set for an October 13th North American release date via Relapse Records.
Lacuna Coil Updates U.S. Tour Dates
Lacuna Coil has updated their upcoming U.S. tour schedule with the following dates:
8/7 The Machine Shop Flint, Michigan
8/8 Austin’s Libertyville, Illinois
8/9 WJJO Band Camp (@ Alliant Energy Center) Madison, Wisconsin
8/11 The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, Colorado
8/12 The Gallivan Center Salt Lake City, Utah
Seventh Calling Issues New EP Update
Seventh Calling has issued the following update about finishing the recording of their new EP and preparing to record a full-length album:
"Well, this is the week!! We will be listening to the final production of our EP as we near our way towards the KC Powermetal Festival next weekend! As we have mentioned before, we will have limited copies with us on the road, and also we will have our debut album, 'Monuments' available as well.
"We are Extremely Happy with the way things are coming together for us at this point. So we will continue to forge ahead, as we now have been writing and re-hearsing several NEW songs for our next full length effort, which will begin the recording process in Nov. of this year. Some of the new material will be performed when we are out over the next few dates.
"Also, this is the Official word now on the finalized titles of our up-coming EP and Full Length. As all things are not easily decided until completion of the project, we now have the direction in which we are going to go.
"Seventh Calling EP-Prelude to Madness will be available for purchase from our site very soon. And as well, the new artwork will be ready for viewing.
"Seventh Calling-Epidemic will begin the recording process in November. More details on this will be available soon.
"Originally, we were going to call the EP, Epidemic, however, it worked out better for us, and the album idea, to change the title and use 'Epidemic' as our next full length album title. The storyline of the 'Epidemic' was, simply put, just too much, to be able to make into an ep length album."
Skeletonwitch To Debut New Song On Radio
Skeletonwitch has issued the following announcement about premiering a new song on the Full Metal Jackie radio show:
"The track 'Crushed Beyond Dust' from our new album 'Breathing the Fire' will be debuted this weekend on Full Metal Jackie's syndicated radio show. Check here to find times and stations in your area or you can listen online here. The title should give you an idea of what you're in for, but if that's not enough.... In Chance's own words, 'This song is simply about killing someone with nothing but your bare hands!'
"Heavy metal is still the law! As always, thanks to everyone for the support!"
The new Skeletonwitch album "Breathing The Fire" is currently set for a October 13th release via Prosthetic Records
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