Metal News for September 24, 2002
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11 news articles posted on this day.
Thou Art Lord Deviates
The cult extreme metal project of Thou Art Lord has reformed. The infamous project of Sakis (Rotting Christ), The Magus (Necromantia) and Spiros (Septic Flesh), which has released 2 cult albums in the past, are recording the new album entitled DV8. The album is scheduled for a November 28th release.
Usurper Issue Album Update
Usurper are currently working on their new studio album and their debut for Earache. Here's an update: "Things are progressing nicely. I've been busy with some of the pre-production here in my home studio for a few weeks. Once that is done I will meet up with Neil in mid October and do even more pre-production on his Pro Tools rig. Then in November 2002 we will enter the studio for two weeks to record and mix. After that we will spend a couple of days on the mastering. The artwork is done and it looks KILLER. So I'd say by March 2003 the album will be done. It is entitled Twilight Dominion and should have 10 to 12 songs. It's going to be total old school thrash metal with some over-the-top traditional heavy metal hooks, and plenty of dark, underlying atmosphere."
Marduk to Run Contest
The fans of Marduk have a chance to win several collector's items through a competition the band is running through their web site. All you have to do is submit your four favorite songs you want the band to play on the road. The winner gets a signed real human skull from Morgan's personal collection, the Blackcrowned boxset, Death's Head T-shirt, La Grande Danse Macabre promo CD and four various Marduk promo posters. In their web site the band announce that: “they are planning to do two promo clips in connection with the release of the next album. There are also plans to record a full concert for a DVD release - the DVD will also contain the promo clips and a lot of additional material."
Tuffalo Fest 2K2 Info
This year's Tuffalo Fest will taking place at the Continental in Buffalo, NY on October 13th. The bands scheduled to perform include: A.N., Every Time I Die, The Hope Conspiracy, Reach The Sky, Terror, This Day Forward, The Promise, A Death For Every Sin, Premonitions Of War, Bury Your Dead, A Life Once Lost, Lickgoldensky, Found Dead Hanging, and It Dies Today. Doors will open at noon, and tickets will be $12 at the door, or available from Ticketmaster.com
Ex-Morta Skuld Members Form MS2
Americans MS2, featuring former members of the acclaimed death metal act Morta Skuld, have completed work on a brand new three-song demo and are seeking a label deal. The songs featured on the demo are as follows:
1. Belly-Up
2. Immune
3. Multiple Faces
Line-up:
Andrew Broas (vocals), Dave Gregor (guitar/vocals), Jason Hellman (bass samples/vocals) and Ed Wallner (drums).
Grave Digger Update
Keeper of the Grave Digger legacy, Chris Boltendahl (who manages bands and works for the German office of Locomotive Records, when not fronting the veteran metallers) contacted BW&BK with this brief update. "Everything's cool with the band. From October, until January, we will be preparing our new CD, at Principal studios (where The Grave Digger was recorded), for an anticipated May 26th release. It's the first part of a new trilogy, a true metal concept, typical German....ha ha ha!"
Reverend to Headline Metal Mafia
Reverend, featuring former Metal Church/current Wayne frontman David Wayne and Byfist guitarists Davey Lee and Notch Vara, have been confirmed to headline the 5th Anniversary Metal Mafia Festival on December 13th in Aschaffenburg, Germany. As previously reported, Reverend will also headline the Black Rose Festival in Dordrecht, Holland on December 8th.
Among Thieves Put Demo Online
Among Thieves, the New York-based band featuring former Life of Agony bassist Alan Robert and Biohazard drummer Danny Schuler, have posted their recently-completed three-song demo via their official web site at this location. Produced by Michael Barbiero the recording 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".
The three cuts available for download are as follows:
01. Consequence
02. Problems Of My Own
03. Seize The Day More...
The Hanuted Want Fan Participation
Swedish high-energy thrashers The Haunted, who are currently at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden working on their third full-length album (rumored to be titled One Kill Wonder), are having the entire recording process documented by a film crew for an upcoming DVD release. Included on the DVD will be a Q&A session with the band featuring questions submitted by the group's fans. Around 20 questions will be selected from those received, and The Haunted will provide the answer exclusively on the DVD, giving the fans a personal insight into the inner workings of the band. Everyone who has a question used will be credited on the eventual release, officially marking their participation! Interested parties can e-mail their questions to: thehaunted@earache.com. Please remember to leave your name.
Borknagar Cancels European Tour
Borknagar have cancelled their European tour with Finntroll, Susperia, Suidakra and Windir after they were unable to secure affordable transportation for the duration of the trek.
"The Swedish bus company raised their prices 63% and we tried getting new busses from about all other bus companies in Europe but it seems like every band on the planet is on tour at the same time," drummer Asgeir Mickelson explained via the band's official web site. "Last week we managed to get two buses from an English company but guess what? They both broke down during the weekend. One of them is now standing somewhere in Portugal...
"We're all pissed off about this. Sorry to all the fans and the bands we were supposed to play with, but there was nothing we could do. Aaaaarrrgh!!!!"
Despite the cancellation, Borknagar will go ahead and perform the Norwegian dates as scheduled. They are as follows:
Oct. 23 – Oslo, NOR @ Rock In
Oct. 24 – Bergen, NOR @ Kvarteret
Oct. 25 – Aas, NOR @ Stundentsamfunnet
Darkane To Play Japan Debut
Sweden's Darkane will make their live debut in UK and Japan in November. Support at the UK dates will come from Criminal and Descent while the Japanese tour will include Mastodon and High on Fire. The details are as follows: More...
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