Metal News for September 30, 2003
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9 news articles posted on this day.
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Lamb Of God DVD And Video Info
LAMB OF GOD has begun working on their new DVD, which will be out by the end of the year. The DVD will consist of 4-5 live performances taken from this years Hellfest and New England Metal and Hardcore Fest, all 3 LAMB OF GOD videos, many interviews with the band and individual members, promo videos, behind the scenes footage, and more.
Chris Alder comments: "This is a quick snapshot of the past several years and a way for us to make a video collection for ourselves and the people that have helped this band build without insulting them with a big price tag."
The DVD is set to be released with a price of $9.99. (woah) A release date will be available as soon as possible. The DVD is being put together by LAMB OF GOD and edited by their friends at RadioTakeover. The band has also brought aboard long time friend and graphic design artist Ken Adams for artwork and packaging.
On the video side of things, LAMB OF GOD will be shooting "Ruin" this week in Los Angeles, California with director and friend Dan Rush. The video release is set to coincide with the band kicking off the Headbangers Ball Tour and hosting the show on MTV2 in late October.
Another Video To My Surprise
TO MY SURPRISE the band that features Clown from SLIPKNOT have posted a video on the Roadrunner UK site. But you can check it out here.
End To a Fairweather Band
Washington DC's Fairweather are officially breaking up. During the past several years, the group has released two full-lengths and an EP with Equal Vision Records. Here's a portion of a statement made by band vocalist Jay Littleton on the decision:
"A few days ago Fairweather decided to stop being a band. It's a shame because this is the strongest incarnation of FW that I've had the opportunity to be a part of. Everyone in the band is one of my best friends and an incredible musician. However, there are those of us that aren't in the right place in our lives to continue working the way we've been working."
The group will play all booked shows, including their upcoming tour with Give Up The Ghost and others. Fairweather's final show will take place in November/early-December at St. Andrews Church in College Park, MD.
Asperity Sign To Arise Records
Swedish heavy metal act ASPERITY, featuring Stefan Westerberg (Carnal Forge, ex In Thy Dreams) and Petri Kuusisto (Carnal Forge, ex In Thy Dreams) are the latest signing to Arise Records.
Their debut album will be recorded in Nov/Dec. 03 at Studio Black Lounge to be released in Febrary 2004.
Mudvayne Cancellations, Mexico Dates Added
Due to unforeseeable circumstances, MuDvAyNe has had to cancel the following shows:
9/30 - Fort Worth, TX Ridglea Theatre
10/1 - McAllen, TX Villa Real.
EVERY attempt will be made to reschedule these shows.
In other tour news, MuDvAyNe, KoRn and Manson set to rock Mexico. Check out dates and details below, along with more new tour dates: More...
Headline News
Hell On Earth To Defy Assisted Suicide Law
Continuing the saga of the Hell On Earth publicity stunt/controversy, the leader of the rock band Hell on Earth said Monday that an onstage suicide will be conducted during a private St. Petersburg concert this weekend in defiance of a new city law designed to stop the act.
"The show will go on," Billy Tourtelot said. "It will be available on the Internet and it will be in the city limits (of St. Petersburg)."
Earlier Monday, the St. Petersburg city council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance that makes it illegal to conduct a suicide for commercial or entertainment purposes, and to host, promote and sell tickets for such an event.
"While I still think it's a publicity stunt, we still couldn't sit idly by and let somebody lose their life," council member Bill Foster said. More...
Arch Enemy's 'We Will Rise' Video Online
ARCH ENEMY's video for "We Will Rise" can now be access on the Century Media Records website . Their new album, 'Anthems of Rebellion' has ranked in at #6 on Billboard's New Artist Chart, #15 on Billboard's Top Independent Chart, and #26 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart.
ARCH ENEMY will be touring with SLAYER and HATEBREED this coming October.
Sevendust's 'Enemy' Video Online
SEVENDUST's video for their song 'Enemy' has finally been put online for viewing, you can find it on their site. You can also view behind the scenes, and the making of the video segments on the site as well.
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