Metal News for September 19, 2002
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12 news articles posted on this day.
Headline News
Season of Fire Burns Out
Minnesota's Season Of Fire's has decided to break up after two years and one release on Goodfellow Records. Founded by ex-Harvest and ex-Krakatoa members, the group will be playing two final shows in early-October. Here is the official statement:
"After just a couple years as a band, Season of Fire has decided to call it quits. We based this on a lack motivation and enthusiasm. We have all learned very much from this band, and will look back on the things we have experienced with nothing but smiles. We would like to thank anyone who has ever set up a show for us, gone to one of our shows, bought any of our merch, or was just there to offer words of encouragement or advice. We appreciate all that Goodfellow Records has done and to all those who supported us in Canada. You were amazing. We will all be continuing other musical endeavors and hope that we'll see many of you again soon. We are ending it with two final shows taking place in MN on October 4th and 5th. Please check our web site in a few days for information on those shows as they are finalized. Thank you so much for everything."
The Judas Cradle Lose Vocalist
Alabama metalcore band The Judas Cradle have lost their vocalist, as he was forced to quit due to health problems. His departure was on good terms and the band was sorry to see him go. Nevertheless, Clayton Kidd has been added as the new vocalist. The band is scheduled to release a new EP on Indianola Records (Evergreen Terrace, A Jealousy Issue) this Winter and although the recording will feature their old vocalist, Kidd will appear at all future shows and on future recordings.
Caliban to Enter Studio
This Saturday, German metal outfit Caliban will be entering the studio to record their next full-length. The title for the effort has been set as Shadow Hearts and it is being recorded at Woodhouse Studios in Hagen, Germany. As some of you may know, the band recently held a contest, the winner of which would get to design the layout for the record. Consequently, the winner ended up being Spiros Antoniou of Greece (view some of his work here). The album is scheduled for release by Lifeforce Records in Europe on January 13th, Prosthetic Records in the U.S. on January 14th, and Imperium/Howling Bull in Japan on January 8th.
Bus Co. to blame for Dying Fetus Cancellation
Dying Fetus have posted the following explanation for the cancellation of the group's show in Hardenberg, Holland, originally scheduled to take place this past weekend:
"We sincerely apologize to anyone who came out to the Hardenberg show and found it was cancelled. It was honestly not our fault, it was completely out of our control, and we regret not being there. We were in London on [September] 12th — our bus dropped us off at the club and then it had to go to the shop for repairs. A replacement bus was supposed to pick us up after the gig and take us to Hardenberg. But the bus never showed up!!!! Everyone had to sleep outside on the sidewalk in front of Club Underworld all night and into the next day — we stayed on the street for 15 hours!!!!! When our fucking bus finally arrived it was way too late to make the Hardenberg gig. We are very sorry for the cancellation. Thanks to Show Line Busing for this wretched fuck-up!"
Old Man's Child Change Album Title
Norway's Old Man's Child, featuring Dimmu Borgir members Galder (guitarist) and Nick Barker (drums, also in Lockup), have changed the projected title of their recently-completed new CD to In Defiance Of Existence from the originally-announced Infidel. The album, which includes several guest solos by Dream Evil guitarist Gus G., is set to be released through Century Media Records in early 2003
Malevolent Creation Post MP3 from new album
Malevolent Creation have completed work on their eighth full-length album, entitled The Will To Kill, at Mana Studios in Tampa, Florida. Engineered by Shawn Ohtani and mixed by Kataklysm guitarist Jean-Francois Dagenais, the album — the group's first to feature Hate Plow singer Kyle Simmons — reportedly contains "40 minutes of pure grinding DEATH METAL," and is currently scheduled for November 5th release through Arctic Music Group in US/Canada and November 11th through Nuclear Blast Records in Europe.
The full track listing for The Will To Kill is as follows: More...
Voivod Set to Record
The current incarnation of Voivod — vocalist Snake (a.k.a. Denis Belanger), guitarist Piggy (a.k.a. Denis D'Amour), drummer Away (a.k.a. Michel Langevin), and ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted — will enter the final phase of pre-production for the group's much-anticipated comeback album on September 24th at Newsted's home studio in Walnut Creek, California. 13 songs (including one called "Gasmask") have been completed for the as-yet-untitled effort, according to Newsted, who will co-produce the record with Brian Dobbs (Echobrain, Manmadegod) beginning in mid-October. A tentative March 4th, 2003 release is planned.
Schuler Joins Among Thieves
Biohazard drummer Danny Schuler has officially joined New York's Among Thieves as a replacement for Will Shepler (ex-Agnostic Front), who left the group to pursue other interests outside of the music industry. Schuler will continue to be a member of Biohazard and will perform with both groups as the schedule allows.
Among Thieves, who feature in their ranks former Life of Agony bassist Alan Robert, recently completed a three-song recording with producer Michael Barbiero (METALLICA, GUNS N ROSES, etc.) and are said to be planning upcoming shows. The aforementioned recording also includes a guest appearance by Type O Negative keyboardist Josh Silver, who lent his signature sound to the tracks "Problems of My Own" and "Seize the Day".
Brick Bath Part with Vocalist
Pavement/Crash Music recording artists Brick Bath have officially parted ways with vocalist Joseph McCaw due to irreconcilable differences as well as the singer's ongoing health issues. The band is seeking a permanent replacement and are currently auditioning vocalists through September before they head back out on tour in the fall.
Vocalists interested in auditioning should e-mail Eric at brickbath@aol.com. Vocal style should be along the lines of Pantera, Pissing Razors and Testament. Interested parties need to be available to consistently tour and possibly relocate to Southern California if chosen to join the band. To hear what the band sounds like, please visit www.mp3.com/brickbath
Genitorturers Working on Soundtrack
Florida's Genitorturers, featuring former Morbid Angel frontman David "Evil D" Vincent on bass, are in the studio recording songs for an upcoming movie soundtrack and new material for their next full-length album release. The new music is described by the band as "dark post-apocalyptic punk. Powerfully diverse and well orchestrated, it centers on heavy extremes of moods set by intense conceptual elements which will surely lend to a very intense all-new live presentation."
Genitorturers will be playing select show dates in October and November. Exact date and venues will be announced soon.
Overkill to Work With Richardson
Stalwart U.S. thrashers have named famed British producer Colin Richardson (Carcass, Fear Factory) to produce the group's forthcoming as-yet-untitled full-length album.
"We've used Colin in a mix capacity in the past... [but this is the] first time, in a long time, that we're in this position [where we can have the album recorded and mixed by the same person]," singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth stated via the group's official web site. "I personally am looking forward to this... Gives more concentration on performance, not split between two things. Stating to roll tape on 10/1... So regardless of other delays...things continue to move..like a bulldozer through bones!" More...
Blue Oyster Cult's Long Day's Night
Blue Oyster Cult is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2002, and the legendary hard-rock band is honoring the occasion by releasing the live CD A Long Day's Night on September 24 and a companion DVD/VHS home video on October 8.
A Long Day's Night is BOC's first live album in more than 20 years, and the CD will be released on CMC International Records. The DVD/VHS is being issued by Sanctuary Visual Entertainment. Both CMC International and Sanctuary Visual Entertainment are divisions of the Sanctuary Records Group.
Lead vocalist/lead guitarist Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Eric Bloom, keyboardist/guitarist Allen Lanier, bass guitarist Danny Miranda and drummer Bobby Rondinelli recorded and filmed A Long Day's Night on June 21, 2002, at the Skyline Stage at the Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. BOC fans from all across the country came to be a part of this well publicized event. The performance featured songs spanning the band's entire three-decade-long career, from 1972's self-titled debut album to 2001's Curse of the Hidden Mirror. Everything from major mainstream hits to album tracks that appeal to die-hard BOC fans are highlighted. The CD and DVD/VHS were produced by BOC manager Steve Schenck. The DVD/VHS was directed by Mike Drumm. More...
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