Metal News for September 27, 2006
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Lyzanxia Post New Unsu Ecard Online
As recently reported, French metallers LYZANXIA have inked a worldwide deal with Listenable Records. The group's third full-length album, Unsu, was released in September all over Europe and on November 7th, 2006 here in the U.S. The follow-up to 2004's Mindcrimes was recorded and mixed at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden by Fredrik Nordström and Patrick J. Sten. The mastering was done by Peter In De Betou at Tailor Maid Studio. The album has 12 tracks and Alain Tréhard designed the cover artwork.
Now the band has posted an ecard online to preview material from Unsu.
LYZANXIA are presently on tour supporting SOILWORK in the UK. This tour brings the unity of yet another metal band, PHAZE I. Although PHAZE I are not performing, at least not as PHAZE I. They are musicians who share the stage in separate bands. David and Frank Potvin of LYZANXIA with Dirk Verbeuren of SOILWORK together make PHAZE I who released an album this summer on Scarlet Records.
Tour Dates are as follows:
20-sep UK London-Mean Fiddler
21-sep UK Nottingham-Rockcity
22-sep UK Glasgow-Cathouse
23-sep UK Leeds-Cockpit
24-sep UK Manchester-Academy 3
25-sep UK Leicester-Charlotte
26-sep UK Birmingham-Ac 2
27-sep UK Cardiff-Barfly
28-sep UK Exeter-Lemongrove
Darkane Post Upadate and Music Online
DARKANE guitarist Christofer Malmström posts an update and upload two songs to their Myspace:
"I'm very proud to announce that I'm now officially endorsed by Ibanez guitars. I have been playing Ibanez guitars since 1993 when I decided to go serious about my guitar playing, and wanted a really good metal guitar. After trying out of couple of different brands, I realized that Ibanez was the only right choice. I have been playing different models since then, but over the last years, my main models is RG3120 Prestige. For me this guitar has become a part of the style that I have developed over the years. I also use D'Addario strings and Planet Waves cables.
A lot of people have asked me lately to put up guitar tablature from Layers of Lies.
I haven't had the time and really have to focus on other stuff right now, but to celebrate the Ibanez endorsement, I will put up two songs: 'Secondary Effects' and 'Layers of Lies' within a couple of weeks, so check back soon. DARKANE has played a few shows in Sweden, and right now we are editing the live DVD that we shot in May in Helsingborg [Sweden]. We are still in the beginning process of writing the fifth DARKANE album, and so far it feels very good. If you liked our previous albums you won't be disappointed, for sure!"
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Cynic Reunite
Long-defunct Florida-based band CYNIC, whose 1993 album Focus is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal, have announced plans to embark a reunion tour in the spring/summer of 2007, beginning with possible U.S. warm-up performances and culminating in a number of festival appearances across Europe.
The reunion lineup is as follows: Paul Masvidal - vocals/guitar, Sean Reinert - drums/keys, Tony Teegarden - vocals/ keyboards, Chris Kringel - bass, Santiago Dobles – guitar
Kringel, who replaces Sean Malone (who can't participate in the reunion because of teaching and work commitments) in Cynic's reunion lineup, has been involved with the band since the pre-Focus days and toured with the band in Europe in support of the CD. He also played bass on the classic and much-sought-after PORTAL demos and toured the UK with Paul and Sean's AEON SPOKE project. Teegarden also previously toured with Cynic in support of Focus, while Santiago — who is said to be "the man behind AGHORA" — has been around the Cynic camp since 1993-94 and was one of Masvidal's guitar students in Miami back in the day. More...
Into Eternity Post New Guitar Lesson Online
Currently performing on MEGADETH's Gigantour 2006, Canada's technically aggressive metal band INTO ETERNITY has posted its third YouTube guitar lesson at this location. The new lesson, a guide to playing the rhythm guitar parts from their new song "Nothing", is as entertaining as it is instructional. The song is taken from the band's upcoming album, "The Scattering of Ashes", which is scheduled for release on October 3 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Buried in Oblivion", which was was mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, ARCH ENEMY), marks the group's first release with vocalist Stu Block, who was previously a member of Vancouver's OMEGA CROM. More...
See Clips Of Brand New Sin's New Video
BRAND NEW SIN kicks off the touring cycle for their highly anticipated new album, Tequila, tonight as part of the Jagermeister tour with Mushroomhead, Soil and The Autumn Offering. This marks the band’s first U.S. trek in almost a year’s time, and the BNS crew couldn’t be more ready to get back on the road again. The group also recently shot a live video for the track “Motormeth” in their hometown of Syracuse in front of over 2,000 rabid fans; look for the clip to surface late next month.
Click below to check out some live shots from the video shoot. http://blog.myspace.com/centurymedia
Devourments Cover Of Cannibal Corpse Online
You can check out DEVOURMENT's cover of the CANNIBAL CORPSE song "The Pick-Axe Murders" from their recently released Ossuary Industries Limb Splitter split with SARCOLYTIC, GODLESS TRUTH, and SECT OF EXECRATION over at their official MySpace page.
Marilyn Manson Begins Work On New Album
MARILYN MANSON has begun work on a new album. The singer says he has completed half an LP's worth of material, according to NME.com. One of the tracks is "Rebels Without Applause," which is about new bands becoming popular.
MARILYN MANSON told Rolling Stone: "I'm not the bitter guy that's jealous of these other bands that are coming up and stealing my thunder. I invented thunder and rain. I am THE black. And I'm here to vacuum the red carpet."
The singer has also record the song "This Is Halloween" for the upcoming DVD release of Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas."
He said: "It will be the vampire national anthem. Black panties all across the world will moisten at the sound of my voice."
Other projects include the filming of "Phantasmagoria: The Visions Of Lewis Carroll" in Paris,and the launch of his own range of absinthe.
MARILYN MANSON said of the drink: "We hope to have it out in time for parents to give to their children for Christmas."
Soil Refuses To Play At Site Of Dimebag's Death
SOiL has refused to play the October 26th date in Columbus, OH of the MUSHROOMHEAD/SOiL tour at the Al Rosa Villa club. The band cites the murder of the legendary Dimebag Darrel that occured at the club in December 2005. "We find it in bad taste that the club is even still standing" says guitarist Shaun Glass. "I would be sick to my stomach to just walk into that place." Bassist Tim King continues "Maybe other bands can play the club and not be bothered by what happened in there, but as close as we were with Dime and the DAMAGEPLAN camp, we would be unable to get on that stage without breaking down. We hope our fans will understand and respect our decision."
Jon Oliva's Pain To Headline ProgPower '07
JON OLIVA'S PAIN have been confirmed to headline ProgPower Europe 2007 on Sunday, October 7th, 2007. The festival will announce 2 or 3 more bands this weekend.
See Parts of 40 Below Summer's New DVD
A trailer for the upcoming 40 BELOW SUMMER DVD can now be viewed online here.
As previously reported, the bands new CD/DVD release "The Last Dance" is set to hit stores via Crash Music on October 31st. "40 BELOW SUMMER is not dead we are having fun at this point and who knows what the future holds" says lead singer Max Illidge.
On November 1st, the band will be doing an in store appearance and signing at Vintage Vinyl Records in Fords, NJ. Then on November 4 the band will be doing a show at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ.
Mower And Rikets Plan US Tour
Mower have announced the dates for their upcoming tour with Corporate Punishment's Rikets. The tour will kick off Nov 9 at The Real Bar in Phoenix, AZ and will end Dec 17 at The Engine Room in Houston, TX.
"This tour is going to be out of hand. Mower and Rikets are both fans of each other's music and energy. We're excited to play with a band that shares our passion for insane live sets," says Mower frontman Brian Sheerin. "This is going to be one of those tours that raises eyebrows and leaves people thoroughly tripped out after the show. We're all looking forward to hitting the road together."
For Mower, the tour comes on the heels of back to back tours supporting (hed)pe, Wicked Wisdom and Kottonmouth Kings. The band's video for "Road Rage" was also spun on MTV's Headbanger's Ball, which was capped off by two San Diego Music Awards nominations in the "Best Hard Rock" and "Best Hard Rock Album" categories.
Mower is touring in support of their recently released album Not For You (Suburban Noize Records), which was produced by ex-Snot/Soulfly guitarist Mikey Doling.
MOWER "NOT FOR YOU" TOUR FEATURING RIKETS: More...
Immortal Announce US Tour Dates And Plans
Reunited Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL have announced the following US tour dates in addition to their previously announced headlining appearance at next year's Wacken Open Air festival in Germany:
July 13 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club
July 15 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Avalon
Tickets will go on sale October 13, 2006 at Noon.
After 13 successful years as one of the pioneers of black metal, IMMORTAL disbanded in 2003 with a legacy of seven full length albums, including the 2002 milestone, Sons Of Northern Darkness. After a long hiatus, the band decided to enter the live battlefield again.
Come 2007, the world will experience a ferocious new IMMORTAL line-up, featuring Abbath, Horgh, and new bass player Apollyon from AURA NOIR. Among the audiences who will witness IMMORTAL's resurrection will, as mentioned above, those attending Germany's Wacken Open Air 2007, where the band will headline.
Sparta Has New Track Posted Online
Sparta's new track "Unstitch Your Mouth" has been made available online here. The bands new album "Threes" is due out on October 24th through Hollywood.
Mastodon Confirmed To Support Tool
Mastodon have officially been confirmed to support Tool on the following UK stops:
November 24th Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
November 25th Glasgow, UK - SECC Arena
November 27th London, UK - Wembley Arena
November 30th Cardiff, UK - International Arena
December 01st Nottingham, UK - Arena
Years of Fire Holding Frontman Auditions
Years Of Fire (ex-Chimaira) are still seeking a new frontman, those interested in auditioning can find more details here.
Bury Your Dead Post "Mirror Mirror" Online
Bury Your Dead have posted their song "Mirror Mirror" online here, the song is taken from their latest album "Beauty And The Breakdown". In other news, more dates have been announced for the bands upcoming run with Killswitch Engage and Shadows Fall, the latest to be announced are as follows:
November 12th Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theater
November 17th Colorado Springs, CO - The Black Sheep
November 18th Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
November 19th Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
Burn In Silence Added To Misery Index Tour
Burn In Silence have been added to Misery Index's upcoming November 05th - November 24th touring plans. The run of shows will also feature Swarm Of The Lotus and Intronaut performing on nearly all stops as well. For those who have missed it, a full schedule can be found here.
TTEOTD To Embark on Headlining Tour
Prosthetic Records has issued the following statement:
"Prosthetic Records is excited to announce that THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD will be headlinging a nationwide tour along with labelmates THE ACACIA STRAIN as well as From A Second Story Window and If Hope Dies! More dates will be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled!"
Watch Shadows Fall's "Enlightened By the Cold"
Video footage of SHADOWS FALL performing its track "Enlightened By the Cold" at The Town Ballroom in Buffalo NY during the band's successful headlining run on the Strhess Tour last summer has been pst online at the Underground Video Television web site.
SHADOWS FALL recently entered Studio 606 in Northridge, CA with producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR, RUSH) to begin recording its new album, due in early 2007 via Atlantic Records. The still-untitled project is the Grammy-nominated band's follow-up to 2004's critically acclaimed "The War Within", and its companion release, 2006's "Fallout from the War", both released on Century Media Records.
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The Plot To Blow Up The Eiffel Tower Breaking Up
San Diego's The Plot To Blow Up The Eiffel Tower has announced their impending break-up. Following a fall tour, the group will permanently disband. Additionally, a seven-song mini LP, "Saviours & Suckers," will be released posthumously by Three One G. The group has issued the following statement:
"Over the course of the last five years we have accomplished and exceeded every goal we had set out to accomplish. We saw the world, and in the process made half of it fall in love with us and the other half wish us dead. We released records that will surely be regarded as classics in the years to come. We made life long friends in faraway places. Perhaps most importantly, four best friends watched each other grow from boys to men."
Formed in 2001, the group has previously released material with Happy Couples Never Last Records and Revelation Records, among others.
The Miracle Parts With Singer
Italy's The Miracle (Still Life Records) has parted ways with singer Fabio, who recently left the band for undisclosed reasons. The group is currently holding trying out a few potential replacements. Meanwhile, the group is currently writing new material.
Alabama Thunderpussy Check In From The Studio
ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY are currently holed up at The Etching Tin Studios in Richmond, VA with engineer Ian Whalen putting the finishing touches their brand new full-length, Open Fire.
Open Fire will be the first ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY record to feature new vocalist Kyle Thomas (ex- EXHORDER / FLOODGATE) and is expected to see a March 2007 release.
ATP drummer Bryan Cox reports; “I can’t say enough good stuff about recording Open Fire and recording with Ian [Whalen]. We’ve trimmed the fat and streamlined what we do down to the most potent and essential elements. Ian has done an incredible job of capturing the raw energy and power that we strive to deliver in our live shows.”
Thomas adds; "It is so good to be back doing what I love most... These songs run a wide spectrum of emotions and I believe that there are some truly special moments on this [album] that pleased my soul. Ian has really pulled something better from us."
You can check out some photos taken during the recording session here.
Additionally, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY has announced a string of tour dates starting in late October to road test the new material. Here are the currently confirmed tour dates: More...
Suffocation Complete Work On New Video
SUFFOCATION have completed work on their new music video for the track 'Abomination Reborn' from it's brand new, self-titled album.
The video, the first from the record, was shot in Brooklyn, NY with director Frankie Nasso (MUDVAYNE, HATEBREED, MISERY INDEX) and producers Dale Resteghini and Melissa Manousos of Raging Nations Films. Still images from the video, which will make it's international debut in early October, can be viewed here.
Suffocation saw its North American release this past Tuesday, September 19th with an international release set for Monday, September 25th. An e-card previewing Suffocation, featuring the tracks 'Abomination Reborn' and 'Blind Torture Kill', can be viewed at this location.
Additionally, SUFFOCATION will undertake an extended fall tour of North America with FEAR FACTORY, HYPOCRISY, and DECAPITATED starting October 26th at The Pound in San Francisco.
Suffocation tour dates with Fear Factory, Hypocrisy, Decapitated More...
Gorgasm Announce New Shows and European Tour Pics
Chicago based brutal death metallers GORGASM have added some new shows and pictures from their recent European tour over at their official MySpace page.
Evergrey Announce European Tour Dates
Swedish metallers EVERGREY have lined up the following European tour dates with up-and-coming melodic death metal band AVATAR as support:
Oct. 24 - München (DE), Metropolis
Oct. 25 - Milano (ITA), Rainbow
Oct. 27 - Madrid (ESP), Caracol
Oct. 28 - Bilbao (ESP), Kafe Antzoki
Oct. 29 - Barcelona (ESP), Apolo
Oct. 30 - Lyon (FR), Transbordeur
Oct. 31 - Paris (FR), Nouveau Casino
Nov. 02 - Strasbourg (FR), Laiterie
Nov. 03 - Weert (NL), De Bosuil
Nov. 06 - London (UK), Dingwalls
Nov. 07 - Dudley (UK), JBs
Nov. 08 - Bolton (UK), The Soundhouse
Nov. 09 - Bradford (UK), Rio
Nov. 10 - Zaandam (NL), Kade
Nov. 12 - Bochum (DE), The Matrix
Nov. 13 - Copenhagen (DK), The Rock More...
Megadeth Have Live Video Of New Song Available
A video clip of MEGADETH performing a new song, entitled "Washington Is Next!", in Toronto, Ontario on Monday, September 25 has been posted online at YouTube.com.
"Washington Is Next!" will be included on MEGADETH's upcoming CD, "United Abominations", which is scheduled for release in early 2007 via Roadrunner Records. MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently told Gary Graff of Billboard.com that the album, which he's producing with Jeff Balding, "has a lot of variation on it. It's got some surprises, but there's a really old-school vein to it, I would say." The group has been careful not to rush the album, either, holding sessions in London, Los Angeles and Nashville since earlier this year. More...
Gigantour Start on Stage Contest With Arch Enemy
According to a posting on Gigantour's official web site, "one lucky fan will be able to play on stage with ARCH ENEMY" during the tour. No further details are currently available.
The North American installment of Gigantour 2006 kicked off September 6 in Boise, Idaho. The trek features LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY, OPETH, OVERKILL, THE SMASHUP, INTO ETERNITY and SANCTITY in addition to the headliner MEGADETH.
ARCH ENEMY's double disc DVD set, "Live Apocalypse", was released last month. An e-card is available that features two videos taken from the DVD for the tracks "Ravenous" and "My Apocalypse", along with a new photo gallery. You can view the e-card by clicking here.
The Gathering's Entire Amsterdam Show Online
Video footage of THE GATHERING's entire headlining concert at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, Holland on September 19, 2006 is available for streaming at this location. The group's setlist for the show was as follows:
01. Shortest Day
02. In Between
03. Liberty Bell
04. Probably
05. A Noise Severe
06. Spirits
07. Saturine
08. Monsters
09. Home
10. Life All Mine
11. Box
12. Broken Glass
13. Waking Hours
14. Travel
15. Eleanor
16. Strange Machines More...
Dimmu Borgir Enter The Studio Next Month
Guitarist Silenoz of DIMMU BORGIR fame tuned in on www.dimmu-borgir.com to supply the fans with news on the upcoming album and the recording sessions. "After spending the last months in pre-production for our new, as-yet-untitled album, we're quite excited to say the least and look very much forward to finally start the recording sessions once again with Fredrik Nordström at Fredman Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden in October. It will be a story-based album with lyrics written accordingly and music wise it'll be…let's see….hmmm… very DIMMU BORGIR! We can't wait to have this monster finished and share it with our fans as they have been extremely patient with us, but we promise — it'll be well worth all the wait! We'll be back with more news as things progress in the studio!"
The Eternal Bassist Departs
James Hunt, bassist of Australian doomsters The Eternal parts ways with the band. The following is an exerpt of his farewell:
"It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my retirement from The Eternal. For the last three years I have worked obsessively alongside Mark and Chris to achieve a common goal; to make The Eternal stand internationally as a renowned and respected heavy metal band, and to fulfil our collective dreams of making a living from playing the music that we love. More...
Landmine Marathon Adds North Side Kings Guitarist
Phoenix, Arizona metal band Landmine Marathon have added North Side Kings guitarist Ryan Butler to their line-up.
Butler is a longtime friend of Landmine Marathon through his involvement in the Phoenix metal and hardcore scenes. As well as being a member of North Side Kings and an ex-member of Unruh and Structure Of Lies, Butler runs his own studio, Arcane Digital Recording (Phobia, Misery Index), where he engineered and mixed Landmine Marathon's debut album, "Wounded."
Landmine Marathon bassist Matt Martinez describes the addition of Butler as "new yet familiar blood running through us."
Landmine Marathon guitarist Mike Waldron adds: "We've known each other for well over a decade and come from the same roots. It's about time we finally get a chance to play in the same band and conjure up some demons!"
Landmine Marathon, who recently returned home from a full US tour, are currently writing music for their next album.
The End Completes New Album
Canadian quintet The End has completed work on their new full-length album for Relapse Records. The as-yet-untitled release was recorded at BWC Studios in Brampton, Ontario with producer Greg Dawson (Tiger Army). The End vocalist Aaron Wolff (the band is rounded out by guitarists Steve Watson and Andrew Hercules, bassist Sean Dooley and drummer Anthony Salajko) describes the record: "This is definitely a huge step for us in so many different ways. We tried a lot of new things that we have stayed far away from in the past, and also expanded on the ground that we have laid out in the past. Greg has been a close friend of the band since we started out so it was really easy for us to be able to express our thoughts to him and then work to make them reality."
"We are so happy with the sound of the record and totally excited about the new songs." Wolff continues: "We've spent the last year putting them together, and there is now physical proof of what we've been devoting our lives to. We knew what we wanted to do, and how we wanted to do it. And because we were able to explore new ideas, and work things out in the studio, we were able to do the songs justice this time." Post-production will commence this fall with a February 2007 release date expected.
H.I.M. Cancel US Tour Dates To Record Album
HIM have announced the cancellation of their fall tour. The band will not be playing scheduled U.S. shows in favor of entering the recording studio (see canceled dates below).
The band have been steadily writing material for their forthcoming album and are eager to start preliminary rehearsal of very early tracks. HIM have not been able to test any new material due to their busy touring and promotion schedule. This fall will be the first opportunity for the band members to talk and work out new HIM material for a 2007 release.
Singer Ville Valo explains the band's decision: "Our dearest fellowship of the Heartagram, you haven't seen the last of us yet. We just want to keep it fresh for you and stump you with new material. I didn't feel that I could do that without rehearsing some of this stuff that's stuck in my heart. We're happy to have new fans come aboard the ship, but I feel we've got to keep it exciting and new. We've started writing and I can't wait for you guys to hear what we're working on."
The band have spent the last year touring non-stop behind Dark Light. Most recently completing a successful spring U.S. headlining tour with stops at Jimmy Kimmel Live and Last Call With Carson Daly along the way.
To ticket holders: please contact or visit the point of purchase for information on ticket refunds.
Cancelled HIM tour dates: More...
Botch Prepares "American Nervoso" Reissue
Botch is currently in the studio with Matt Bayles remixing their "American Nervoso" album (originally released in 1999), which Hydra Head Records will release in early-2007. Here's the official word from the band:
"We're gonna re-release it with a bunch of extras (demos, extended versions of a couple of songs, the two opening measures of 'Hives' that accidentaly got clipped off in the original mastering, etc.)."
Unearthly Trance Cancels Shows
Unearthly Trance has cancelled several upcoming shows, including stops in Richmond, Washington DC, Baltimore, and Providence, due to financial troubles. According to the band, "Basically, we lost a shit load of money on this [Contamination] tour and we are cutting our losses."
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