Metal News for September 5, 2006
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31 news articles posted on this day.
Shrum Feat. Late Acid Bath Bassist Music Online
SHRUM, the long-defunct side-project of late ACID BATH bassist Audie Pitre and drum programmer/keyboardist/vocalist Tomas Viator (DISINCARNATE, SUFFER), had four songs from their "Red Devils and Purple Ringers" CD posted online at this MySpace tribute page.
Described as "a psychadelic, death metal mix of chaos," SHRUM used two bass players (with former JACKNIFE bassist Joseph J. Fontenot on second bass) and no guitarists.
After two well-received albums, ACID BATH's career came to an abrupt and tragic close in 1997 when Audie Pitre and his parents were killed in a drunk-driving accident (the other driver was at fault), according to Wikipedia. This effectively brought ACID BATH to an end, with the other members finding themselves unable to carry on in the same spirit. While rumors of another album circulated after the band's end, nothing new surfaced.
Dax Riggs (vocals) and Mike Sanchez (guitar), however, did go on to perform in AGENTS OF OBLIVION, releasing one self-titled album until that also ended. Dax formed and is currently in DEADBOY & THE ELEPHANTMEN. Sammy Duet (guitar) was once a member of CROWBAR, but has since left the band. He is now a member of black metal bands GOATWHORE and RITUAL KILLER and his doom metal band with Kelly Pitre (the brother of Audie) VUAL.
The Agony Scene Signs With Abacus Recordings
Apparently no longer under contract with Roadrunner Records, The Agony Scene has now joined the Abacus Recordings roster and is currently writing songs for a new album. The group expects to enter the studio this fall and the effort should hit streets in spring 2007.
Misery Index, Crematorium, Strong Intention Tour
Misery Index, Crematorium, and Strong Intention will tour together in October. The trek will also feature stints from Blessing The Hogs and Fuck The Facts. Here are the latest tour dates:
dates w/ Blessing The Hogs
10/2 Seattle, WA @ Studio 7
10/3 Portland, OR @ The Gravity Room
10/4 San Francisco, CA @ The Pound
10/5 Reno, NV @ TBA
10/6 Hollywood, CA @ TBA
10/7 Riverside, CA @ TBA
dates w/ Fuck The Facts
10/8 Tucson, AZ @ Skrappy's
10/9 Albuquerque, NM @ The Compound
10/10 Tulsa, OK @ The Pinkeye
10/11 Dallas, TX @ TBA
10/12 San Antonio, TX @ The Sanctuary
10/13 Corpus Christi, TX @ Zeros
10/14 Houston, TX @ TBA
10/15 Baton Rouge, LA @ The Darkroom
Celtic Frost Release New Video
CELTIC FROST have captured their innovative and dark art in a new video clip for "A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh," taken from their first album in 13 years, Monotheist. Filmed by up-and-coming Swiss director Jessie Fischer (no relation to Tom Gabriel Fischer), the fascinatingly gloomy clip was shot in Zurich, Switzerland in mid-August 2006 and can be viewed here. The video has been unveiled simultaneously on CELTIC FROST's Century Media Records artist page, here, as well as at the official band website, celticfrost.com.
CELTIC FROST are currently preparing for their 47-date North American tour after recently completing a string of successful headlining shows at various European metal festivals (Wacken Open Air, Sweden Rock, With Full Force), as well as a sold-out show at London's Mean Fiddler on August 19, 2006.
CELTIC FROST
with 1349 and Sahg More...
Calico System Writing New Album
Calico System are currently at home in St. Louis, MO writing a new album for Eulogy Recordings. At this point the writing process is going "extremely well" and the album is expected to surface in mid-2007. Meanwhile, the group recently added original member Justin Haltmar to their line-up on bass.
Feast For The Crows Signs To Bastardized Recording
Bastardized Recordings has officially signed German metal band Feast For The Crows to a multi-album deal. The group recently entered Rape Of Harmony Studios (Heaven Shall Burn) in Germany to record their debut album, titled "When Everything Seems To Be Burned." The effort is tentatively slated for a winter 2006 release.
Hatebreed, Unearth, and FBC European Tour Dates
Hatebreed, Unearth, and Full Blown Chaos will tour Europe together in November. Here are the latest tour dates:
11/10 Berlin GER @ S036
11/11 Essen GER @ Weststadthallen
11/12 Roskilde DK @ Gimle
11/13 Eindhoven NL @ Effenaar
11/14 Saarbrücken GER @ Garage
11/15 Pratteln CH @ Z7
11/16 Bologna IT @ New Estragon Club
11/17 Wien AU @ Arena
11/18 Chemnitz GER @ Südbahnhof
11/19 Hannover GER @ Musikzentrum
11/20 Paris FRA @ La Locomotive
11/21 Manchester UK @ MDH
11/22 London UK @ Mean Fiddler
11/23 Wolverhampton UK @ Wulfrun
11/24 Glasgow UK @ Garage
11/25 Sheffield UK @ Corporation
11/26 Antwerpen BE @ Hof Ter Lo
Palehorse Sets Release Date And Title Of New Album
Recent Bridge Nine signees Palehorse will release their debut full-length "Amongst The Flock" November 14th. The band, who according to the label play "unforgiving, dirgy hardcore in the vein of Integrity and Tragedy" released the EP Secrets Within Secrets last year.
The band will be on tour with the Neon Hookers and Now Soldiers this Fall.
Sunk Loto In Search Of Guitarist
Australian band Sunk Loto are opening auditions for a second guitarist for their new album. To try out for the spot, send a vid or DVD of yourself playing songs from their latest album "Between Birth & Death". The band would prefer seeing you give the harder, more challenging material a shot. You may also include some stuff to show-case your abilities. You should also provide a bio of yourself, what equipment you have and your contact details. The band asks that you apply only if you are a serious, professional musician and are able to commit full-time to Sunk Loto.
To apply, send your entries to: 21 Sullivan Road, Tallebudgera, QLD, Australia, 4228.
Breed 77 Release 'Blind' Video
BREED 77, who originate from Gibraltar (an overseas territory of the United Kingdom), have released the video for their new single, "Blind":
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"Blind" displays many elements of BREED 77's highly developed sound; driving Latino rhythms, accomplished musicianship and high voltage modern rock. The infectious single is taken from the band's Ron St. Germain-produced (TOOL, SOUNDGARDEN, CREED) CD, "In My Blood (En Mi Sangre)", due for release next week in conjunction with the "In My Blood" album tour. The album's U.K. release (via Albert Productions U.K., the hard-hitting rock label and world-wide publisher of AC/DC) will be followed by releases in Australia (by SonyBMG), Europe and South Africa. More...
To-Mera Post 'Blood' Video Online
TO-MERA, the new U.K.-based dark progressive metal band formed by former WITHOUT FACE vocalist Julie Kiss (photo) and bassist Lee Barrett (ex-EXTREME NOISE TERROR, DISGUST, MUSSOLINI HEADKICK), has posted its video for the song "Blood" on its MySpace page.
TO-MERA's debut album, "Transcendental", is scheduled for release in Europe on September 11 via Candlelight Records. A U.S. release is expected on October 3. Check out the album cover artwork at this location.
TO-MERA has been confirmed as the headliner of the second stage at this year's Bloodstock Festival on Friday, September 29 at the Darwin Room in Derby, U.K.
Amoebic Dysentery Post New Songs Online
You can check out a couple of new tracks from Georgia based goregrinders AMOEBIC DYSENTERY's awesome new album, Hospice Orgy, over at the band's official MySpace page. The album was recently released through Deathgasm Records.
Thunderstorm Announce New Album Title
Italian doom metallers THUNDERSTORM have set "As We Die Alone" as the title of their fourth album, tentatively due late 2006/early 2007 via Dragonheart Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Faithless Soul" was recorded at New Sin Studio in Loria (Italy) and will include a cover version of the JIMI HENDRIX classic "Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)". THUNDERSTORM's version of the song is described by the band as "ultra-heavy but respectful of the original feeling."
THUNDERSTORM previously stated about the new CD, "Most of this album sounds different from others our works: It's doom-metal-oriented, of course, but most songs have a different style from previous CDs. This album will be the best THUNDERSTORM work ever, that's for sure!"
Symphorce Announce New Album Title and Drummer
German power metallers SYMPHORCE, featuring BRAINSTORM frontman Andy B. Franck, have announced the addition of drummer Steffen Theurer to the group's ranks. The band is currently working on material for its upcoming CD, "Become Death", which it expects to begin recording in November at the House of Music studios in Winterach, Germany with producer Dennis Ward. "It seems like this is going to be the hardest and probably heaviest output ever," SYMPHORCE writes on its web site. The cover artwork will be handled by Thomas Ewerhard. A February/March 2007 release is expected.
SYMPHORCE's last album, "GodSpeed", was released in September 2005 via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Twice Second" was recorded at House of Music studios and features 10 tracks. A limited-edition version of the album includes a bonus DVD of approximately 45 minutes of "live and backstage" footage and the video clip for "Cause of Laughter". The cover artwork was designed by Travis Smith (ICED EARTH, NEVERMORE).
Kamelot Reveal Live DVD/CD Details
KAMELOT's first-ever DVD, entitled "One Cold Winter's Night", will be released via Steamhammer/SPV on October 30.
"One Cold Winter's Night" was recorded on February 11, 2006 at the historic Rockefeller Musichall in Oslo, Norway. KAMELOT enlisted renowned film and video director Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES) to chronicle the night's events. Bringing with him from Gothenberg, Sweden, Patric had a large crew of professionals and equipment, including 18 cameras, that would be used in and around the concert grounds.
The title for the band's first DVD to date (based on an earlier KAMELOT song title) was chosen long before the actual shoot. Ironically this winter turned out to be one of the longest and coldest in the country's history, with enormous amounts of snow and numerous chaos-causing blizzards. More...
Grey Skies Fallen Post Brand New Song
Grey Skies Fallen post the following on Myspace:
"Dearest friends,
We are happy to announce the release of a brand new track, 'The Visionary.' It's posted on our Myspace page for your listening enjoyment.
This track is basically a sneak preview of our next album, which we are currently writing. We wanted to get a new song out there to show fans the direction we're heading in, and to also show that we are moving forward after releasing our latest album this past March.
We greatly appreciate all of your support, and we hope you enjoy the new song. Feel free to share any comments with us.
Also, tonight we are performing LIVE on WSOU FM here in the New York/New Jersey area. If you are out of the listening area, tune into www.wsou.net for the live webcast. The show begins at 10, but we start playing at about 11. Should be a goot time.
Thanks,
GSF"
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This Week In Metal - August 31st, 2006 *Late*
Im aware of the fact that its a little late, and pushed closely together with TWIM for 9-8-06 but nonetheless I would hate to see you guys miss out on a week of news. So without further ado the records chart courtesy of CMJ :
| Rank | L/W | Band | Album | Weeks | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Hatebreed | Supremecy | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | Slayer | Christ Illusion | 3 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | SYL | The New Black | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | 4 | All That Remains | The Fall of Ideals | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | 6 | The Human Abstract | Nocturne | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | - | Bury Your Dead | Beauty & The Breakdown | 2 | 6 |
| 7 | * | Gwar | Beyond Hell | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | 5 | Unearth | III: The Eyes Of Fire | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | 4 | Voivod | Katorz | 3 | 6 |
| 10 | 7 | Shadows Fall | Fallout From The War | 4 | 1 |
Hatebreed becomes our third #1 ever, beyond Shadows Fall and SYL. It is amazing for them as a band to completly jump Slayer. All That Remains maybe just hitting stride in their young career, the success of this album and the sales and touring they are doing are pushing them over the top of their genre. Bury Your Dead returns to the chart with strong sales following a bouncey chart release. And the boys from Shadows Fall look like their run of 4 weeks in the chart might end as they slip to the #10 slot.
Onto the singles, courtesy of MusicMatch:
| Rank | L/W | Band | Song | Weeks | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Stone Sour | 30-30/150 | 4 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | Unearth | The Glorious Nightmare | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | 8 | SYL | You Suck | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | The Human Abstract | Crossing the Rubicon | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 4 | Mastodon | The Wolf Is Loose | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 9 | Shadows Fall | Will To Rebuild | 4 | 1 |
| 7 | - | BTBAM | Malpractice | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | 6 | Lamb of God | Redneck | 4 | 2 |
| 9 | 7 | All That Remains | This Calling | 2 | 7 |
| 10 | 10 | Slayer | Cult | 3 | 1 |
Not much change to the charts other then that of Stone Sour resurging to the #1 slot after never reaching it within the first four weeks. Between The Buried and Me makes a debut with Malpractice and the bottom of the chart holds strong with Slayer staying in the #10 slot. All four #1's in the charts 4 weeks remain, including the only 2 songs to be on all 4 weeks.
Ava Inferi To Enter Studio In January
Portugese metallers AVA INFERI are currently working on their new album, "The Silhouette", tentatively due next year via Season of Mist.
"Eight months have gone by since our debut, 'Burdens', was released," the band writes in a press release. "We would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you who bought the album; we really appreciate your support!
"Being a debut band is always difficult. And considering the present 'overcrowded' music scene, it takes a lot of will, talent and energy to really get somewhere these days. We are fit to continue the fight!
"With this said, we inform you that we are already in the writing process of our second album for Season of Mist, namely 'The Silhouette'. We enter the studio in January next year (2007), if everything goes according plan. Some keywords: shorter songs, more vocally focused, wickedness and melancholia, and not to forget our share of heaviness and diversity."
For more informarion, visit www.ava-inferi.com.
Dark Funeral Fighting 'Corrupt Record Labels'
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL announced the formation of a new "movement" called "Musicians Against Corrupt Record Labels". According to a posting on the group's MySpace page, "The main point with the movement is to enlighten and warn artists and music fans about certain corrupt record labels within the scene . . . The time has come to cleanse OUR scene from these rotten imbeciles! Let them feel our infernal wrath..."
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/darkfuneral.
DARK FUNERAL's latest album, "Attera Totus Sanctus", was recorded and mixed by Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, IN FLAMES, BEHEMOTH) and Örjan Örnkloo (MISERY LOVES CO.) at Dug-Out studios in Uppsala, Sweden. Mastering duties were handled by Tomas Eberger at the Cutting Room in Stockholm, Sweden. The album features a guest appearance by former MESHUGGAH bassist Gustaf Hielm.
DARK FUNERAL currently features vocalist/bassist Emperor Magnus Caligula, guitarist Lord Ahriman, guitarist Chaq Mol, and drummer Matte Modin.
Virgin Steele's Gilchriest Slams 'Fake' Drummers
UPDATE: Frank Gilchriest has issued a statement about some of his comments here.
The official VIRGIN STEELE web site has been updated with a new interview with frontman David DeFeis and drummer Frank Gilchriest. An excerpt from the chat follows:
Q: What are your favourite moments on [the new VIRGIN STEELE album, "Visions of Eden"]? Favorite tracks? Are you satisfied with the way the album turned out? Are you pleased with your performances?
Frank: "People should buy the CD because it is different from what is currently available in the genre. It is truly an original work of music and has an interesting story that relates to all the madness in the world today.
"My favorite moment on the CD is 'God above God'. Musically and lyrically that song brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it!
"I wish to clear up any confusion about the drumming on 'Visions of Eden'. First of all, that is me playing on every song. There was no programmed drum parts used whatsoever!!
"I am very happy with my performance on 'Visions..'. However, the drum sound is a different matter. This was the first time we used a digital drum kit and I'm not entirely satisfied with the outcome. Unfortunately, they sound so perfect that people are accusing me of not actually playing the parts. Some people think Dave programmed the drums on a computer. That is very distressful to me. I worked hard to get my endurance and speed up to the task of recording those parts. I can hear my own style of attack on the drums and, my particular way of phrasing things but at the same time I understand what some fans are saying. There is a machine-like quality to due to the use of a digital drum kit instead of a real wooden one. I can't wait to satisfy the doubters when in concert I'll be ripping up those songs out on a real wooden drum kit. More...
Omnium Gatherum Annonuce More U.K. Dates
Finnish death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM have added two more dates to their upcoming "Under The Earth UK 2006" tour. Support on the shows will come from BLACK RIVER PROJECT. The dates are as follows:
Sep. 22 - The Shed, Leicester, UK
Sep. 23 - The Attik, Rushden - Northampton, UK
Sep. 24 - Nexus, Southampton, UK
Sep. 25 - Bradford, Rios, UK, UK
Sep. 26 - The Star & Garter, Manchester
Sep. 27 - Rock City, Nottingham, UK
Sep. 28 - The Twist, Colchester, UK
Sep. 29 - Electrowerkz, London, UK
Sep. 30 - Bloodstock Festival, Derby, UK
OMNIUM GATHERUM will also play the following shows in their home country:
Oct. 13 – Rytmikatti, Kouvola
Oct. 14 – Livinstone, Kotka More...
Hatesphere Post 'Reaper Of Life' Video Online
Danish metallers HATESPHERE have uploaded their video for the song "Reaper of Life" at their official web site. "The video was produced by Søren of Division666, and he did an awesome job again," the band writes on the site. "He was also the mastermind behind the video for 'The Sickness Within' together with Claus Reinhold, also of Division666. The video will be available for downloading in good quality soon — so stay tuned!"
HATESPHERE will team up with RAUNCHY and VOLBEAT for the Danish Dynamite Tour beginning November 15 in Hamburg, Germany.
SPV Records has set a September 12, 2006 North American release date for the new HATESPHERE album, entitled "The Sickness Within". The follow-up to 2004's "Ballet of the Brute", which was released in Europe last September, was recorded in part at Jailhouse Studios with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS). Guitars and bass were recorded at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark, with producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, INVOCATOR).
Kittie To Begin Mixing New Album Today
Veteran producer Kevin Shirley (IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER, H.I.M.) is scheduled to begin mixing the new KITTIE album today (Tuesday, September 5).
KITTIE entered Retromedia Studios in Red Bank, New Jersey studio in July with producer Jack Ponti (BON JOVI, DORO, SKID ROW, ALICE COOPER) to begin recording the CD — the band's first since its split with longtime home Artemis Records. Songtitles set to appear on the new CD include "Never Again", "Funeral For Yesterday", "The Change", "Breathe", "Last Goodbye", "Slow Motion" and "Flowers of Flesh and Blood". A March 2007 release through the group's own label, dubbed Kiss of Infamy Records, is expected.
KITTIE's downloadable EP, entitled "Never Again", was released in February through Rock Ridge Music. iTunes is offering an exclusive four-track version of the EP, which includes bonus track "Everything That Could Have Been".
Hirax To Play Mexico In October
Underground metal champions HIRAX will tour Mexico beginning in Tijuana on October 14, followed by a highly anticipated East Coast tour in November.
"The fans in Mexico are unbelievably supportive," said vocalist Katon De Pena. "To them, heavy metal is religion. The East Coast has been supporting our music since the very first album came out in 1985. We are looking forward to hitting all of the cities and playing for the headbangers!! We did one-offs back East over the past two years to test the waters and all of the shows over there were very successful."
On August 26, HIRAX co-headlined the Minneapolis Mayhem III Festival, where they played a new song, titled "Lucifer's Inferno", which will be on their forthcoming record, "Assassins of War", to be released on Black Devil Records in early 2007. The band has five songs completed and they are hard at work writing and rehearsing in between tour dates. More...
Burning Point Finish Recording New Album
Finnish metallers BURNING POINT have finished recording their third album, tentatively titled "Burned Down The Enemy", for a late 2006/early 2007 release via Metal Heaven Records. The mixing sessions have just began at the Tonebox studio in the band's hometown of Oulu. Kari "Kakke" Vähäkuopus, who handled the mixing process for the previous albums, "Salvation by Fire" and "Feeding the Flames", is once again helming the sessions. Songtitles that were recorded are as follows (in no particular order):
01. Hell Awaits
02. Heart Of Gold
03. Parasite
04. From The Beginning Of It All
05. Burned Down The Enemy
06. Dawn Of The Ancient War
07. Deceiver
08. Bring Me Oblivion
09. Nocturnal Sight
10. To Hell And Back
11. Against The Madness Of Time
12. Eye For An Eye
13. My Reign, My Fire
14. Icebound
BURNING POINT is:
Pete Ahonen – Vocals, Guitars
Jari Kaiponen - Drums
Toni "Jöpe" Kansanoja - Bass
Jussi Ontero - Keyboards
For more information, visit www.brnpoint.com.
Blitzkrieg To Play One-Off Date In Belfast
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have announced a one-off gig at Rosetta Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Friday, September 15. Support at the show will come from Belfast band FIRELAND and GAMA BOMB.
As previously reported, BLITZKRIEG will support German metal queen DORO on her U.K. dates in November. The details are as follows:
Nov. 07 - Bradford, UK @ Rio's
Nov. 08 - Dudley, UK @ JB's
Nov. 09 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Nov. 10 - London, UK @ Camden Underworld
BLITZKRIEG's most recent album, "Sins and Greed", was released in July 2005 via Metal Nation Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Absolute Power" was recorded at Trinity Heights Studios in Newcastle Upon Tyne (U.K.) and features bass player Paul Brewis, who replaced Andy Galloway in early 2004. In addition, the CD marks Ken Johnson's first studio album following his performance on "Absolutely Live".
Circle II Circle Post New Music Online
CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band featuring former SAVATAGE frontman Zachary Stevens, has posted three songs from its upcoming "Burden of Truth" album — "Revelations", "Evermore" and "Burden of Truth" — on its official MySpace page.
"Burden of Truth" was recorded at Tampa's Morrisound Recording. Touring is scheduled for the fall 2006 throughout Europe and a special 90-minute performance at the ProgPower Festival in September — the only show where CIRCLE II CIRCLE will play "Burden of Truth" in its entirety along with some classics.
"Burden of Truth" track listing:
01. Who Am I To Be
02. Matter Of Time
03. Heal You
04. Revelations
05. This Is Your Reality
06. Evermore
07. The Black
08. Messiah
09. Sentenced
10. Burden of Truth
11. Live As One
Bonus Tracks (acoustically enhanced versions):
12. Into The Wind
13. Burden Of Truth
"Burden of Truth" is scheduled for release on October 13 through AFM Records.
Hear Full CDs Of Maiden, Blind Guardian, Goatwhore
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Trophy Scars Canadian Tour Dates
Trophy Scars will tour Canada later this month and into October. Here are the tour dates:
9/15 Cornwall ON @ Murphy's Inn w/ The Stickup
9/16 Joliette QC @ Le Roll's w/ The Stickup
9/17 Ottawa ON @ Cafe Deckuf w/ The Stickup
9/18 Hamilton ON @ Sonic Unyon w/ The Stickup
9/19 St. Catharines ON @ L3 w/ The Stickup
9/20 London ON @ The Salt Lounge w/ The Stickup
9/21 Toronto ON @ The Bovine Sex Club w/ The Stickup
9/22 Guelph ON @ Shadow w/ The Stickup
9/23 Sault Ste. Marie ON @ Oddfellows
9/24 Fort Frances ON @ Fort Frances Youth Centre
9/25 Winnipeg MB @ Hemp Rock Cafe
9/26 Fort Qu'Appelle, SK @ Roca Jack's
9/27 Saskatoon, SK @ The Bassment
9/28 Edmonton, AB @ The Core
9/30 Langley, BC @ The Vineyard
10/1 Whistler, BC @ Garfinkel's
10/2 Vancouver, BC @ The Buffalo Club
10/3 Calgary, AB @ Broken City
10/4 Brandon, MB @ The Downunder
Cazares Unveils New Project At Hollywood Show
Former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares unveiled his new, as-yet-unnamed project Saturday night (September 2) at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, California prior to ASESINO's performance as part of Dino's birthday bash. According to one attendee, the band's musical direction "was reminiscent of old FEAR FACTORY — 'Soul of a New Machine' [1992] meets 'Demanufacture [1995] — but faster, heavier and more intense. After [the new group's] three-song set, Dino screamed from the stage, 'This ain't no pussy shit like new FEAR FACTORY is.' The over-packed crowd cheered as he marched off stage, only to return 10 minutes later to do a full set with ASESINO."
Dino Cazares' new band consists of the following musicians:
Dino Cazares (ASESINO, ex-FEAR FACTORY, BRUJERIA) - Guitar
Tommy Vext (VEXT) - Lead Vocals
Tim Yeung (ex-VITAL REMAINS, NILE) - Drums
Risha Eryavec (DECREPIT BIRTH) - Bass
The band is currently writing material for its debut album, which should see the light of day in 2007 through an as-yet-undetermined label.
MSI Want Your Help Creating A Song (Part Two)
As previously reported, Mindless Self Indulgence have come up with yet another crazy scheme; a 'choose-your-own-adventure' song. They want the general public (that means you) to help them write a new song with them. How it works is, every week, MSI will ask one question. You can then vote on your most preferred answer. At the end of the week, the answer with the most votes becomes part of the song. Thus, once the song is finished, the band will be able to shift blame squarely on your collective laps. The polls on which you can vote will be posted in the blogs section of MSI's MySpace page.
The votes for the first poll, which asked whether the song should be an original or a cover song, are in, with a considerably favourable result for an original. The second poll is now up, and the band want to know with what instrument the song should start. You can vote for Guitar, Bass, Synthesiser or Random Samples.
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