Warcon Announces Special Saw III Inspired Show

In anticipation of the opening of Saw III, which hits theaters October 27th, the Saw franchise teams up with Warcon Records to begin "pulling out all the stops" with a show at Webster Hall in New York City, October 19th. The show focuses on the musical side of Saw.

The evening combines appearances by bands featured on the Saw III soundtrack, to be released October 24th, via Artist Addiction, Warcon Enterprises and Fontana Distribution. The night will be headlined by the infamous Helmet, The Smashup and Hydrovibe. The show will be hosted by Shawnee Smith (who stars as "Amanda" in all three Saw films). Special guests from the Saw franchise will also make appearances.

The show will also feature a Saw museum that includes: torture devices, headgear, set pieces and even Jigsaw’s infamous puppet "Billie" as well as other authentic props from the Saw franchise. All on exhibition for the first and only time ever. As an added bonus, true Saw devotees will be able to join the "Circle of Blood." Circle of Blood participants will gain early access to the venue for a private meet and greet autograph session with Shawnee Smith, the bands, and members of the cast and will take home a commemorative bag of Saw merchandise.

You can get ticket information and to find out how to take part in the "Circle of Blood" here.

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King Diamond, Mercyful Fate Members In Firegod

FIREGOD, the new Swedish/Danish "all-star" project featuring Hal Patino (bass; KING DIAMOND), Snowy Shaw (drums; ex-KING DIAMOND, DREAM EVIL), Mike Wead (guitar; KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) and Simon Johannsson (guitar; MEMORY GARDEN, FIFTH REASON), has a inked a two-album deal with Vic Records. The group, whose sound is being described as "progressive doom," is still searching for a suitable lead vocalist.

FIREGOD's debut CD is expected sometime next year.

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Demiricous To Record New Album In February

Following their October tour with Vital Remains et al, Demiricous will focus writing a new album for Metal Blade Records. The band has written one song thus far and according to them "will be spending the month writing our asses off." Then in mid-November Demiricous will hit the road again with God Forbid, Goatwhore, and The Human Abstract. Following the tour the band will complete the writing process, with tentative plans to enter the studio on February 15th to begin recording the effort.

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Black Market Activities sign The_Network

Black Market Activities has announced the signing of New Hampshire-based The_Network. The band includes former members of Premonitions of War and Dead Water Drowning and apparently distinguishes themselves from the more Devo-inspired act with an underscore.

According to the label, the band promises vintage, chaotic hardcore in the vein of Deadguy, Coalesce, Turmoil, Refused and Bloodlet. The group are in the process of booking a tour alongside Gaza and Thumbscrew in October and November. Look for tour dates to be announced soon.

You can check out some music on their myspace page.

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Municipal Waste's Landphil in Cannabis Corpse

"LandPhil" of MUNICIPAL WASTE has started a side project with his brother named "Cannabis Corpse," explained as "Sadistic Reefer Worship!"

"Cannabis corpse is cannibal corpse riffs + good weed. If i tell you about it when im drunk just trust in me, it will be sweet." Says Phil who is working on tracks when he's not touring with the waste like "fresh entrails ripped from a philly blunt"

You can check out some material at their MySpace page.

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Terror Post Video "Lost" From New Album Online

Be one of the first to see Terror's video for "Lost", from their new album, Always The Hard Way. To see the video, which will be launched on YouTube on Monday 18th September, you must recieve an invite from the band. To get one, follow these simple steps:

- Make sure you are logged in to YouTube (i f you don't have a YouTube account, create one here)
- Once you are logged in, click here
- Wait for Monday for your personal invite to watch Terror's new video, "Lost".

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Kiss May Tour Again, But No Plans To Record

Billboard.com reports: The Kiss Army may be able to pack its gear for a tour in the near future, but not an album. The group's Paul Stanley, preparing for the Oct. 24 release of his solo album "Live To Win" and an attendant tour, tells Billboard.com he's "sure there will be a [Kiss] tour at some point."

He even confirms that one of the ideas being discussed is a traveling version of the orchestral shows Kiss played in 2003 in Australia, which resulted in the "Kiss Symphony" CD and DVD releases.

"It's not out of the realm of possibility," says Stanley, who welcomed his second son, Colin, with wife Erin on Sept. 6. "Anything's possible, but we're far away from conforming or committing to something like that. I'll let you know when it's true."

New Kiss music is another matter, however. Stanley says as far as he's concerned, trying to make a new album in the shadow of Kiss' classic repertoire is, at the very least, a challenge. "The fact is, [fans] may tolerate the new songs, but it's the old ones you want to hear," he notes. "I think Jimmy Page and Robert Plant found that out. The [Rolling] Stones certainly know it. The Who certainly know it. So unless you're willing to go into the studio accepting that how your album will be received will never match your expectations, I'm not sure it's worth the effort."

What would it take to change his mind? Control, Stanley says. "I would consider doing it if I could do it the way I wanted to do it," he explains. "If 'Live to Win' was good for anything, it was me confirming how I believe I'd like music to sound that I'm a part of. To do another Kiss album, I would not be willing to compromise my point of view perhaps as much as I have in recent years."

But how would that go over with longtime Kiss partner Gene Simmons? "Well, y'know, you'll have to see if we go into the studio," replies Stanley -- who says he's not yet watched an episode of Simmons' new A&E reality show, "Gene Simmons Family Jewels."

Stanley takes a break from diaper duty to begin a 15-date solo tour on Oct. 21 in Atlanta.

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Machine Head Post Making-of The Blackening Video

Machine Head have posted a making-of video for their new album, The Blackening. The video, which can be seen at the media section of the band's official site, or on YouTube.com, here. The video is the first of a series of behind-the scenes voyeurisms of Machine Head recording the album, and is called The Blackening Sessions 1.

The Blackening is due out in early 2007 through Roadrunner, with frontman Robert Flynn acting as Producer and Paul Brown, who has worked with the band over the years returning to create the album artistry. Some tentative song titles for The Blackening include "Clenching the Fists of Dissent", "Aesthetics of Hate", "Halo", "The Beautiful Mourning", "Now I Lay Thee Down", "Slanderous Love", "Wolves" and "A Farewell to Arms". More...

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Soulfly Bassist Suffers Mild Stroke

SOULFLY bassist Bobby Burns suffered a mild stroke Thursday (Sept. 14) and will remain in a doctor's care until he is fully recovered. There is no word yet as to who will take his place on SOULFLY's upcoming U.S. tour, which is expected to kick off Monday (Sept. 18) in San Diego. Burns is expected to recover fully and will rejoin the band for their Australian tour at the end of October.

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Blowupnihilist Announce West Coast Tour Dates

Blowupnihilist will be touring the West Coast this month. Here are the tour dates:

9/15 Long Beach, CA @ Alex's Bar w/ Suplecs, Totimoshi, more
9/16 Escondido, CA @ Esco House
9/17 Los Angeles, CA @ the Smell w/ USA is a Monster, Foot Village, more
9/18 TBA
9/19 TBA
9/20 Fresno, CA @ House show
9/21 San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside
9/23 Oakland, CA @ Niche w/ Job For A Cowboy, All Shall Perish, more
9/24 Portland, OR @ Ground Kontrol w/ The Abominable Iron Sloth, more

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Solid PR CMJ Throwdown Info

Solid PR will be holding a CMJ showcase at the Knitting Factory in New York City on Thursday, November 2nd. Here's the line-up:

8-8:45 Ad Astra Per Aspera
9:15-10 Totimoshi
10:30-11:15 special mystery guest on Jade Tree Records
11:45-12:15 An Albatross
1-2:30am (or later) Blue Cheer

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Dreamscapes Of The Perverse Guitarist Departs

Dreamscapes Of The Perverse (Tribunal Records) rythym guitarist/co-vocalist Robert Daugherty has officially left the band. While the band will not publicly disclose all circumstances which led to his decision, they have stated that the decision was his response to specific requirements presented by all other members the band, and his resignation was neither expected nor amicable. Starting September 23rd, Dreamscapes Of The Perverse will be performing all previously scheduled shows. The band have not started searching for a replacement yet, but Craig Hilton (Baamphf!, Fukadugalong, Center For Transgressive Behaviors) has been recruited as a session guitarist.

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I Killed The Prom Queen Signs To Metal Blade

Australia outfit I Killed The Prom Queen recently signed a deal with Metal Blade Records for the release of their new album in the U.S. and Canada. Titled "Music For The Recently Deceased," the effort was recorded with producer Frederik Nordstrom (In Flames, At The Gates) and will hit stores on November 17th.

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Manowar Reveals "Gods of War" Themes

In MANOWAR news, some details have been revealed about the new full-length album “Gods Of War”, which will be released in mid to late January of 2007.

MANOWAR has always used warrior imagery that takes the listener back to legendary times. These themes have included the dark ages, Greek mythology and Norse mythology. MANOWAR’s upcoming opus “Gods Of War” will feature Nordic themes as evidenced by the “ The Sons Of Odin” EP.

“Gods Of War” has evolved into a multi-part epic cycle which will include tributes to the Gods of Valhalla. Continuing MANOWAR’s mission to never stray from their heavy metal style, “Gods Of War” will present a new level of heaviness, intensity and brutality to the MANOWAR mythos. “With this kind of theme… when you are paying tribute to Odin, the God of War, country music or jazz would not create the appropriate mental imagery and would not do justice to the Father of the Gods himself,” says MANOWAR bassist and founder Joey DeMaio. “Heavy Metal is needed to tell this tale.”

Finally, also the new cover artwork for “The Sons Of Odin “ EP, by longtime MANOWAR collaborator Ken Kelly, has been revealed: "The Sons Of Odin" EP - Jewel Case and "The Sons Of Odin" EP - Immortal Edition Package

Release dates for “The Sons Of Odin “ EP follow:

October 6, 2006 ( Germany )
October 9, 2006 ( Europe )
October 24, 2006 ( USA )

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1349, Sahg, Sunn O))), Goatwhore To Support CF

More tour dates have been announced in the US tour in which 1349, Sahg, sunnO))), Goatwhore To Open For Celtic Frost 1349 will support Celtic Frost on the 1st leg this autumn. Together with openers Sahg, the band is confirmed on the following dates. On October 4th, the Celtic Frost tour will change the openers to sunnO))) and Goatwhore.

Celtic Frost, 1349, Sahg
09/13 Springfield, VA - Jaxx
09/14 New York, NY - BB King's
09/15 New York, NY - BB King's
09/16 Montreal, QC - Le Medley
09/18 Toronto, ON - The Opera House
09/19 Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theater
09/20 Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
09/22 Detroit, MI - Harpo's
09/23 Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
09/24 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
09/25 Winnipeg, MB - Royal Albert Hotel
09/27 Calgary, AB - Warehouse
09/28 Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
09/30 Victoria, BC - Sugar Nightclub
10/01 Seattle, WA - El Corazon
10/02 Portland, OR - Roseland Theatre
10/03 San Francisco, CA - Fillmore

1349
10/04 Hollywood, CA - Safari Sams

These gigs will feature the following line-up: Ravn - Vocals, Archaon - Guitars, Seidemann - Guitars, Tony Laureano (Nile, AngelCorpse, etc.) - Drums, Teloch (Nidingr/Orcustus) - Guitars.

Celtic Frost, sunnO))), Goatwhore
10/04 San Diego, CA - House Of Blues
10/06 Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues
10/07 West Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues
10/08 Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre
10/09 Las Vegas, NV - House Of Blues
10/11 Englewood, CO - Gothic Theater
10/12 Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater

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Watch UnderOath's "In Regards To Myself" Video

UnderOath are out with the video to their new single 'In Regards To Myself', from the album 'Define The Great Line'. You can watch it online at Yahoo! Music.

As previously reported, Underoath recently dismissed breakup rumors after dropping off of the Warped Tour this summer.

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A Happy Chris Cornell Can Still Write Songs

News Chris Cornell offers advice in the October issue of Men's Health, on newsstands September 19th, saying you don't have to feel down to be creative. "If you're depressed long enough, it's almost a comfort, a state of mind that you've made peace with because you've been in it so long," the Audioslave frontman explained. "But I never felt like I had to be depressed or unhappy to write songs." The happy family man explains in the "Take It From Me" column that he isn't concerned that domestic bliss is hindering his songwriting. "Now with my wife and my babies, I don't slip into that type of depression anymore. And I'm having the best time I've ever had in terms of creativity."

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Axl Rose Explains "Chinese Democracy" Delays

News In a brief interview with New York magazine backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards, Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose explained what's been holding up the release of the oft-delayed 'Chinese Democracy', an album he's spent more than a decade working on. "It's not about being a control freak," he said. "It's about being maybe smart enough to go, 'No, that's a bad idea.' That's all it's about keeping the ability to at least have a shot as opposed to something that's just an obvious disaster. I want to make a good record. I don't want to throw a brick. This cannot be Shaq at the free-throw line." Rose added that the disc will surface before the end of 2006.

Read the full article at New York Magazine.

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