Metal News for September 28, 2005
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22 news articles posted on this day.
Unearth To Have Old Material Re-released
Eulogy has announced the release of a new Unearth collection titled, "Our Days of Eulogy." The CD includes 5 live tracks, the seminal "Endless" EP, and the out-of-print debut EP "Above the Fall of Man." The CD hits stores November 15th.
Unearth has just recently announced two huge tours. The first is a headlining club tour. Unearth will be supported by the DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, ZAO, & A LIFE ONCE LOST. Following that, Unearth will join SLIPKNOT & AS I LAY DYING around the U.S.
On Broken Wings Film Video
On Broken Wings finished filming their video for "Frozen Over," off of their new CD, "It's All a Long Goodbye." The video should start airing in a few months everywhere. You can check out a sample clip on the Media page. The band has just flown all the way out to the great Down Under for some shows with Carpathian.
Aborym Set "Generator" As Fourth Album Title
Italian black metallers ABORYM, now featuring former EMPEROR and current SCUM drummer Bård "Faust" Eithun, have set "Generator" as the title of their fourth album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Season of Mist. According to a press release, "'Generator' holds the spirit of dark and unparalleled black metal bound together with a crushing death metal approach — all stitched up with the Italians' fantastic ability to naturally incorporate electronic elements and layers.
"Generator" features Eithun on drums, Prime Evil (MYSTICUM) on vocals, Fabban Malfeitor on bass, synth and backing vocals and Nysrokinfernalien on guitar and guitar synths.
Here is the "Generator" track listing: More...
Mustaine Makes Up His Mind On Megadeth's Future
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site:
"I have made up my mind [regarding whether I will continue with MEGADETH or pursue a solo career] and will tell you all on the night of the Buenos Aires concert [on October 9]. It will be up to the fans in Argentina to break the news to you after their last song."
Mustaine recently parted ways with Sanctuary Records, the label that released three albums from MEGADETH, including 2004's critically acclaimed "The System Has Failed", which debuted at No. 18 on The Billboard 200 chart. The latest MEGADETH release, "Greatest Hits: Back to the Start" (Capitol), entered the Billboard chart at No. 65 and has sold 92,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Kittie Announce New Lineup, Photo Available
According to the London Free Press, Canadian metal band KITTIE have announced the details of their new lineup. Joining guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander and drummer Mercedes Lander are two new members — guitarist Tara McLeod, formerly with Strathroy, Ontario area band SHERRY, and bassist Trish Doan, who played with London, Ontario rockers HER and is a Sheridan College student. The revamped group (view photo) will make its live debut at Call the Office in London, Ontario Thursday night (Sept. 29). The four rockers have been rehearsing daily at KITTIE's London base.
Doan and McLeod join a band that has sold hundreds of thousands of CDs, played hundreds of club gigs and been part of Ozzfest. None of those hits are recent, which is plenty of reason for KITTIE to start reconnecting with its fans. KITTIE fans follow the band online and soon will have a downloadable EP — "a new taster," the band said — to introduce new material.
KITTIE's other dates include a show at Chicago's Windy City Invitational metal fest on Saturday (Oct. 1). The band last played Call the Office in June 2003. Before that, it had opened for U.S. band SLIPKNOT at another London venue in April 2000.
"Every time we do play here, we want it to be special," Morgan Lander said.
Tripp Eisen To Serve One Year Sentence
RollingStone.com is reporting that former STATIC-X and DOPE guitarist Tripp Eisen has pled guilty to having oral sex with a minor and will serve one year in California State prison on that charge.
On June 24 Eisen accepted a plea bargain in California for "having oral sex with a person younger than fourteen years old and more than ten years younger than him," stemming from a February arrest, according to Orange County Superior Court manager Gai Spickard. A date for his incarceration has yet to be set. At the time of his arrest, the guitarist posted $100,000 bail and fled the state — only to be discovered when arrested for another sex-related offense, in New Jersey, just two weeks later.
On October 7, Eisen, born Tod Rex Salvador, will face another series of sex-related charges when arraigned before a trial judge in New Jersey. A local woman claimed that her fourteen-year-old daughter had sex with Eisen, who was posing as his own impersonator, leading to the guitarist's indictment by a grand jury in June on charges of kidnapping, sexual assault, enticing a minor and endangering the welfare of a child.
Shadows Fall Drummer In Stigmata Reunion Gig
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will take part in a one-off reunion of his former band, legendary Troy, New York hardcore act STIGMATA, on Friday, November 25 at Saratoga Winners in Latham, NY. The rest of STIGMATA's lineup will be the same as it was five years ago prior to the band's split: Bob Riley on vocals, Mike Maney on guitar, Jay Sunkes on guitar, and Buddy Armstrong on bass.
Hoods Ecard, Preorders and Tour Dates
Pre-orders and the e-card for the new Hoods CD, "The King is Dead," are both now available on the Eulogy page. All pre-orders will include a free poster. The album will be hitting stores on October 25th, and your pre-orders will ship soon before that.
Hoods will be hitting the road again for a U.S. tour in the Fall to celebrate the release of the CD. The STREET BRUTALITY TOUR presented by TICKETSPIN.COM also features SHATTERED REALM, DONNYBROOK, & BLACK MY HEART. The tour dates are as follows: More...
Vuist Find New Guitarist
After a long search VUIST have found a suitable guitar player. Rudy de Pont of Dutch Thrashformation Batter will join the ranks of the VUIST-horde. At the moment they are very busy preparing Rudy for the upcoming recordings of a new album. VUIST will enter the studio in October for pre-production of the new album.
Here are the upcoming VUIST tour dates:
09.12.2005 TBA/TBA, VUIST + Coremass + e.a.
10.12.2005 de Gonz/Gouda, VUIST + Arminius + Coremass + e.a.
20.01.2006 Simplon/Groningen, VUIST + H.A.D.E.S. + Ion
21.01.2006 Dobbe/Roden, VUIST + Coremass + Adendum Demise + Naburus + Tcsjernobillies
01.04.2006 Tunnel/Boskoop, VUIST + Demalion + e.a.
Victory Signs The Sleeping and The Autumn Offering
Victory Records has just announced the signing of The Sleeping and The Autumn Offering.
Hailing from Daytona Beach, FL, The Autumn Offering self-released an EP in 2003 prior to signing with Stillborn Records, with whom they released a full-length last summer. The metal band will release their Victory debut in May 2006.
Meanwhile, rock band The Sleeping were formed in early-2003 from the ashes of Skycamefalling. The Long Island band released a full-length with One Day Savior Recordings last year. Look for their Victory debut to drop next year.
Kittie's Lander Sisters Launch Clothing Line
Kittie sisters Mercedes and Morgan Lander have just launched their own clothes range called Poisoned Black. You can check it out at poisonedblack.com.
UK's Ninjafest Details
The annual Ninjafest hardcore extravaganza happens on October 22 and 23 at the camden Underworld in London. Bands so far confirmed are: October 22 - Blacklisted, 86 Mentality, Restless Youth, Tension, Seventh Cross, Abusive Action, Solid Ground, Strike First, Teamkiller, Abandon Ship and Betray These Angels. October 23 - Champion, Canaan, Out To Win, Blue Monday, Go It Alone, Stout, The Setup, Special Move, Awoken, Engage, Injury Time and Gorillaxunit.
Watch Wicked Wisdom's New Video Online
Wicked Wisdom shot the video to their new single 'Something Inside Of Me' on September 11th in Los Angeles, California. Check out pictures from WireImage (video shoot / photo session). You can watch the finished product at their official website, WickedWisdom.net.
Amorphis Complete New Album
Finland's AMORPHIS completed the final mix for their new album on Saturday, September 24 at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki with Mikko Karmila (who previously worked with the group on their "Am Universum" CD). The follow-up to last year's "Far from the Sun" was recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki with engineer Nino Laurenne (THUNDERSTONE). The production duties were handled by the band and Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH) for vocals.
Commented bassist Niclas Etelävuori: "[The new CD is] atmospheric and heavy. Tomi Joutsen did a fantastic job on the vocals, he's doing clean vocals and growling like never before. We all feel very strong about this album; we can't wait for people to hear it."
The as-yet-untitled effort will be released worldwide in February 2006 by Nuclear Blast.
Psyopus Seek New Drummer
Psyopus is holding open auditions for the position of drummer. They are looking for someone who:
- 100% will relocate to Rochester, NY
- 100% will be dedicated to the band and touring
- 100% has two arms
- is fast, innovative, and intense on the drums
- works hard and is dedicated - expect to practice anywhere from 4 to 12 hours a day.
If you are interested in auditioning, you can send a VHS or DVD of your playing to:
Christopher Arp
3251 Dayspring Ridge
Walworth, NY 14568
Include your name, phone number, address, and e-mail address with the video. You being able to play a Psyopus song or two is a plus, but not a requirement, on the video.
If you have any questions, you can e-mail them at psyopusdrummer@hotmail.com
In the meantime, Psyopus will be playing the roles of weekend warriors with original drummer, Greg Herman, until they actually go into the studio.
New Streaming Track From Roadrunner United
Another track from the upcoming ROADRUNNER UNITED "The All-Star Sessions" CD, entitled "In the Fire", has been made available for streaming at Roadrun.com.
This full-length release, in stores on October 11, 2005, is a "master class" in hard rock/metal. Boasting 55 artists from 42 of Roadrunner's past and present bands, the album will contain original tracks that are collaborations between numerous Roadrunner stars.
Four central musicians were originally chosen to produce and write the songs. Joey Jordison (SLIPKNOT), Dino Cazares (ex-FEAR FACTORY/BRUJERIA), Robert Flynn (MACHINE HEAD) and Matthew Heafy (TRIVIUM). These four musicians play on the songs they have written and have also assembled a unique team of artists to appear on each track. In order to cover as wide a spectrum as possible, no musician has played for more than one writer/producer and each song features a different vocalist.
Written and produced by Heafy, "In the Fire" features King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) on vocals, Mike D'Antonio (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) on bass, Dave Chavarri (ILL NINO) on drums, and Heafy on lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars.
Iron Maiden All-Star Tribute Planned
On October 11, IRON MAIDEN fans the world over will have something new to get excited about as the newly re-launched Restless Records releases "Numbers from the Beast: An All Star Salute to Iron Maiden", a tribute to the legendary band. The album, which features MAIDEN's own Paul Di'Anno and marks Restless' return to its metal and punk roots, is produced by Grammy award winner and tribute album pioneer Bob Kulick (KISS, METALLICA, AEROSMITH), along with Brett Chassen, and features appearances from current or former members of IRON MAIDEN, KISS, AC/DC, MOTÖRHEAD, ANTHRAX, DIO, JUDAS PRIEST, TESTAMENT, TWISTED SISTER, EXTREME, WHITESNAKE, SLAUGHTER, HELMET, DOKKEN and many others.
"It's a fitting salute to an awesome band and may be the best tribute I've ever produced. I really like what we've done to these amazing songs, and more importantly, the band approves," says Kulick of the album.
"Numbers from the Beast" features 11 classic IRON MAIDEN tunes revamped in honor of the band's 25th anniversary. The final track listing is as follows:
01. Run to the Hills
02. Wasted Years
03. Wrathchild
04. Flight of Icarus
05. Fear of the Dark
06. The Trooper
07. Aces High
08. 2 Minutes to Midnight
09. Can I Play With Madness?
10. The Evil That Men Do
11. The Wickerman
The cover of every official IRON MAIDEN album has featured a zombie called "Eddie." Eddie has been painted by artist Derek Riggs for 20 years. "Numbers from the Beast" cover art was naturally painted by Riggs and is a must-have for any MAIDEN fan.
"Numbers from the Beast" marks the first release on the newly revamped Restless Records. William Hein, current president of Rykodisc and former head of Enigma Records, co-founded Restless in 1985 as a punk and metal sub-label of Enigma. Restless became a stand-alone label after Capitol-EMI acquired Enigma, and was subsequently acquired by Rykodisc in 2003. Now, back with a new sound and logo, Restless returns to its roots with the MAIDEN salute, as well as an upcoming reissue from California punk outfit 45 GRAVE.
Disturbed Debuts At #1 On Billboard Top 200
According to a press release, DISTURBED's third album, "Ten Thousand Fists" (Reprise), has debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard Top 200 chart with sales of 238,000. This marks the band's second No. 1-charting album, after 2002's "Believe" slammed into the top of the chart (with first-week sales of 284,000), building on the momentum of their triple-platinum debut "The Sickness".
"We've always done things our own way and to have our efforts saluted by our fans is really the ultimate reward," said DISTURBED in a joint statement.
The dramatic arrival of "Ten Thousand Fists" coincides with the Top 5 active rock single "Stricken", of which frontman David Draiman has noted: "It's about those moments when someone comes into your life and it's almost as if you've been afflicted with a disease you can't get rid of. Devastating and debilitating." The band filmed the song's video in an abandoned Los Angeles hospital with director Nathan Cox (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, MARILYN MANSON, KORN, LINKIN PARK, STAIND). It is highlighted by dynamic performance footage of DISTURBED interspersed with a wide range of stirring images.
The buzz on "Ten Thousand Fists" began in July when the band made the song "Guarded" available on iTunes. Although "Guarded" wasn't officially released as a single — the track was offered to specialty metal radio shows — it vaulted into the Top Ten at Mainstream Rock radio as a result of popular demand. In addition, the album's title track was featured in EA Sports' mega-popular "Madden 2006" football game. Rock fans also got a taste of "Ten Thousand Fists" ahead of its street date when the band debuted songs from it on a frenzied North American summer tour that ran from August 3 to September 18.
As I Lay Dying Shoot New Video
On September 18th As I Lay Dying teamed up with director Lex Halaby (Killswitch Engage, Mudvayne) to add "Through Struggle" to the AILD'S video arsenal.
Shot at the Morell Meats Lot, an abandoned meat locker near downtown Los Angeles , these eerie cement structures played as a backdrop to “Through Struggle” the emotionally charged second single off As I Lay Dying’s record breaking album ‘Shadows Are Security’. The video and song are tightly connected; bringing life to a concept that captures the strength of an intense and powerful song.
Band members and Lex collaborated on the unique and vividly dark concept drawing inspiration from a very specific stanza in the lyrics:
Only through struggle have I found rest
With a piece of me taken away
I begin to understand
Hollow out this machine like chest
With its gears that turn to make me feel
And assembled thoughts that fade away
Remove from me this deception that I called love
The strong imagery created during this shoot brings a new life to "Through Struggle." Tim Lambesis elaborates "Spending a whole day in an old abandoned meat locker may not sound like a good time, but we really could not be happier with how well the video shoot went with Lex Halaby and his crew. The content came out way better than we could have expected, the imagery really captured the song, and we can't wait for you all to see it."
Watch Out for “Through Struggle video programs across the air waves.
Caliban Recording New Album
Caliban have begun recording their next album for Abacus Recordings (Roadrunner Records in Europe). Earlier this week the band entered Principal Studios outside of Münster, Germany. Producing the effort will be Anders Friden (In Flames), while mixing will be handled by Andy Sneap (Killswitch Engage, Machine Head). The album will be entitled "The Undying Darkness" and will be available in early-2006.
Nocturnal Rites Plan Swedish Tour
Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES will embark on a tour of Sweden in November/December. Confirmed dates are as follows:
Nov. 17 - Gävle, SWE – Club Monster
Nov. 18 - Eskilstuna, SWE – ICE
Nov. 19 - Motala, SWE – Motala Metal Festival
Nov. 25 - Huskvarna, SWE – Folkets Park
Nov. 26 - Falun, SWE – Arenan
Dec. 02 - Örnsköldsvik, SWE – Musikhuset
Dec. 03 - Västerås, SWE – Prisma
Dec. 15 - Göteborg, SWE – Musikens Hus
Dec. 16 - Kalmar, SWE – Palace
Dec. 17 - Örebro, SWE – Satin
NOCTURNAL RITES' latest album, "Grand Illusion", was released last week via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2004's "New World Messiah" was recorded and mixed at Toontrack Studioin Umeå, Sweden and features guest appearances by Stefan Elmgren (HAMMERFALL), Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS), Henrik Danhage (EVERGREY), Kristoffer W. Olivius (NAGLFAR) and Swedish cross-country skiing world champion, Per Elofsson.
"Grand Illusion" includes a bonus DVD featuring three videos from "New World Messiah", the "Fools Never Die" clip, a "Making of Grand Illusion" segment and extra footage from the "Demons of the Opera" show.
Soulfly Post New Single As MP3 Download
A brand-new SOULFLY track, entitled "Carved Inside", has been posted online (MP3, 3.3 MB). The song is the first single off the group's upcoming album, "Dark Ages", due on October 4 via Roadrunner Records. A video for the song, described as "dark" and full of "fire," was filmed at a 700-year-old fortress on the shores of the Danube river in Serbia. Later in the year, a video for "Frontlines", which was filmed during the same week as "Carved Inside", will premiere as the follow-up single to "Carved Inside".
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