Metal News for September 18, 2002
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14 news articles posted on this day.
Malevolent Creation's Will To Kill
Malevolent Creation have completed work on there 8th studio album "The Will to Kill". Recorded and mixed at Mana Recording Studio in Tampa, Florida this is the first release to feature the savage style of Kyle Symons on vocals. 40 minutes of pure grinding DEATH METAL! It is said to be by far the best produced Malevolent Creation (courtesy of producer Jean-Francois Dagenais) in many years and the first release for Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The album will be released on Arctic Music in North America and everywhere else. Guitar legend James Murphy also laid down a few solos for the song "Assassin Squad". Release date for the US is November 5th and for Europe November 11th. Also US and European tour's are in the works. Offered on the band's website is a preview to the new album with a free download for the 2nd track "Pillage and Burn". The track listing for the new album is as follows: More...
Dimmu Update
Dimmu Borgir's guitarist, Silenoz, updates us on the status of the band: "We're working hard on new songs all the time and the process is going very well! We're extremely enthusiastic about the new material, which, so far, can be described as somewhat of a mix between Dimmu's old school sounding classic tunes and new militant death marches."
Madder Mortem Explore the Deadlands
Madder Mortem's new album is finished. The album is titled Deadlands and is scheduled for an October 21st release through Century Media. Here's an update from the band: “It is our most ambitious and spectacular work so far. It contains nine songs + intro and runs for approximately 57 minutes. This album should be interesting for everyone into music, because of its very diverse qualities. One thing most of the songs have in common is that they're very dark, gloomy and very heavy. But, there's also some stripped down, fragile stuff in there."
Back To School Jam Info
The 6th annual Back To School Jam will be taking place on Saturday, October 26th at the Memorial Building in Framingham, MA. Doors will open at noon, and the following bands are tentatively scheduled to perform: Blood For Blood, Slapshot, Stars And Stripes, The Bruisers, Converge, Reach The Sky, The Casualties, Panic, Count Me Out, Fit For Abuse, Impact and Some Kind of Hate. Look for website and ticket information soon.
Cave In News
Boston's Cave In have completed tracking for their RCA Records debut. Producer Rich Costey is currently mixing the effort at Hollywood's Cello Studios. The effort will feature the following twelve tracks: "Stained Silver", "Rubber And Glue", "Youth Overrided", "Lost In The Air", "Inspire", "Beautiful Son", "Seafrost", "Anchor", "Breath Of Water", "Penny Racer", "Joy Opposites", and "Woodwork". Look for the album to hit stores in February of 2003. In related news, the band's live show has been recorded at several Summer performances. Their two shows in Japan were filmed and will be broadcast on Japanese television. Furthermore, their August 29th show at the Monarch in London was filmed by a small camera crew and portions of the show may accompany future releases or be made available for download on the band's website. Cave In will also be filming a video with Ben Lovitt (Hot Water Music) in Los Angeles following their upcoming tour with Sparta. The video will be for the song "Dark Driving," from their forthcoming Tides Of Tomorrow EP on Hydra Head Records. Finally, this November the band will be supporting the Foo Fighters for ten dates in the U.K.
House of Shock 2002
The House of Shock have announced their Horror Dates 2002: October 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 25-27, 30, 31 and November 1, 2. The haunted house is the brainchild of Phil Anselmo, Ross Karpelman, Jay Gracianette and is located 5 minutes outside of New Orleans, Louisiana. Over the last 10 years The House of Shock has become “a local legend based on it's intensity, extreme content and the dedication of it's members.” Head to www.houseofshock.com for more info.
Cardenas Gets Diabolic
Robert Cardenas (Coffin Texts) has replaced Paul Ouellette as vocalist/bassist for Diabolic. The band’s split with Paul was amicable and Diabolic extends thanks and best wishes to him. A posting on their website (www.diabolicblastmasters.com) reads, “Expectations are high, as Cardenas delivers a raging intensity that enhances the already furious Diabolic assault.” In other Diabolic news, the band are preparing for their upcoming European tour with Behemoth and Destroyer 666, which begins on November 2nd in Rotterdam, NL. Also, the band are writing new material for their fourth album, due out in Spring 2003.
Kreator, Destruction Blame Small Stage
Kreator and Destruction have issued a joint statement explaining the reasons for the cancellation of the groups' Poughkeepsie, New York show at The Chance on Sunday, September 15th.
"The hall in which the band were supposed to play was not available," begins the statement. "The replacement room had only a very small stage for an acoustic set, so the equipment of the band, meaning the drums, amps and speakers, just could not fit on it! Therefore Destruction and Kreator had only one choice — to cancel the concert. Sorry to all fans that have been waiting for this show, but the bands were just disappointed and could not change anything about it!"
Bal-Sagoth Return to the Sabbat
Bal-Sagoth will be teaming up with fellow Brits Return To the Sabbat (featuring ex-Skyclad singer Martin Walkyier) for two dates in late November/early December. The details are as follows:
Nov. 29 – London, UK @ The Garage
Dec. 01 – Bradford, UK @ Rio's
Vio-lence Begin Writing New Songs
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers Vio-lence have commenced the songwriting process for a new studio album, according to a posting by guitarist Phil Demmel on the group's official web site. "Label heads are getting backing and distro ducks in a row," wrote Demmel. "All the releases ([reissue of] Eternal Nightmare, live album and the DVD) will probably [come out] through this new label. Should know more by next week."
Prong Announce German Dates
Prong have announced the dates for the German leg of their upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to kick off in November. Prong are set to issue their first-ever live album, entitled 100% Live, on October 29th through Locomotive Music. The dates are as follows: More...
The Hellacopters Line Up Scandinavian Tour
Sweden's The Hellacopters, featuring former Entombed drummer Nicke Andersson (now going by the name Nick Royale) on guitar/vocals, have lined up a Scandinavian tour during September-November. Confirmed dates are as follows: More...
Dark Tranquillity, Rotting Christ Record Show
Rotting Christ, Dark Tranquillity and Enslaved will have their October 7th show in Krakow, Poland filmed for a possible future DVD release.
Mortician's Dark Days of Horror
New York-based death metallers Mortician have completed work on their new CD, entitled Darkest Day Of Horror, for an early 2003 release through Relapse Records.
"[Bassist/vocalist] Will [Rahmer] and I wrote this album during the beginning of this year and finished the mastering about two weeks ago," wrote guitarist Roger J. Beaujard on the band's official web site. "All of you who make it to our [upcoming] shows will have a chance to purchase a limited tour edition of the CD months before its release next year.
Darkest Day Of Horror will mark the group's final release for Relapse, a parting-of-the-ways that the guitarist insists was amicable.
"Before you all get started with the rumors and what not, here's the deal," said Beaujard. "There was nothing really wrong with what Relapse has done for us and no argument or fights, we just wanted a little more control over our next few releases and want to do things 100% our way. We'd like to thank Relapse and everyone there for the outstanding work they've done for Mortician throughout the years. We wouldn't be where we are if it wasn't for you."
Mortician will be touring the U.S. with Scar Culture and Sikfuk throughout September and October. Confirmed dates are as follows: More...
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