SOiL
Formed: 1997
From:
Chicago,
IL,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest SOiL News
Below is our complete SOiL news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Dirge Posts Album Update Online
Chicago based metal band Dirge (which features former SOiL guitarist Shaun Glass) has posted a new studio update online, which reads as follows: "Here we are on Feburary 11th. 2009 and all the music is 100 % done. We're knee deep in the trenches at the Dope Factory and close to done wrapping up the vocals.
"(Vocalist) Jerms has really shined on this mofo and we can't wait for all the vocal tracking to be done shortly. Some of the new songs that will for sure be on this slab of metal are 'Force Fed Lies', 'Spit', 'As I Walk' and 'New Disease'.
"One thing I can say... this is one well rounded album from shreddin solos and flying double bass to machine gun riffage, this album really has it all and is hands down thee best album I have ever made, no bullshittin' here people. More...
SOiL Posts New Album Update
SOiL is currently recording thier new album at Groovemaster Recording Studios (Chicago, IL) with Grammy Nominated producer Johnny K (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Staind, Finger Eleven). This marks SOiL's 5th studio album and the third album Johnny K has produced for the band including "Scars" and "Re.De.Fine". The album is currently untitled and is tentatively scheduled for a spring 2009 release. SOiL promises this album to be the most unique and diverse to date. Studio pics are now up in the myspace photo section.
SOiL Begins Writing New Material
SOiL has posted the following message on their official Myspace:
"Hey there you crazy people! We haven't given you an update in a few months, so here ya go! The Mayhem show we did in Chicago (which was amazing btw, thanks again to the fans for going nuts) will be our last till probably next year. We are hard at work on the new album and will be entering the studio by fall. The songs we have so far are coming together great and we are just enjoying the writing process more than ever.
"We'll keep you posted on the progress, as well as, get you in studio video footage and all that good stuff. Things have been quiet for now since we are in writing/recording mode, but thanks to you guys for sending all the e-mails and pics to the myspace page. We definitely try and get to all that we can. Be safe, live life to the fullest, and play your music as loud as possible."
Ryko Distribution Announcess Deal w/ Driven Music
Ryko Distribution has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Driven Music Group to distribute all physical and digital releases from Driven Music's artists in the U.S. and Canada.
Driven Music Group was created by Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member, songwriter and guitarist from the multi-platinum rock band KoRn, music industry veteran Mark Nawara and entertainment law attorney Greg Shanaberger. As a member of KoRn, Welch won two Grammy Awards and sold more than 30 million albums. Welch's upcoming solo debut album, "Save Me From Myself," is scheduled to be released by Driven in the Fall of 2008 and will be distributed by Ryko Distribution, along with other Driven releases by Flotsam and Jetsam, 40 Below Summer, Crossbreed, Godhead and Soil among others. Ryko Distribution is headquartered in New York City and is a Warner Music Group company. More...
SOiL Signs With Driven Music Group
Chicago based hard rockers SOiL have signed a new record deal with Driven Music Group, which is reportedly based in Phoenix, Arizona. The band will release their new album through the label next year.
The band's new album will be the first without guitarist Shaun Glass and will also be the first as a quartet.
Wednesday 13 Added To Type O Negative Shows
Wednesday 13 has been added to the following Type O Negative shows which will also include SOiL and My Mortality.
July
1 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, New Jersey
2 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
3 - House Of Blues - Cleveland, Ohio
5 - The Norva - Norfolk, Virginia
Type O Negative Reschedules Tour Dates
Type O Negative have postponed the first leg of the Jagermeister tour with Kingdom of Sorrow and SOiL until July, which is after the dates with Hatebreed and 3 Inches of Blood.
Rescheduled tour dates are as follows:
7/1 Sayreville, NJ
7/2 Philadelphia, PA
7/3 Cleveland, OH
7/5 Norfolk, VA More...
Soil Announces Poughkeepsie Show
Chicago based hard rockers SOiL have announced a show at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York on May 8th. The adress is below.
The Chance
6 Crannel Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
SOiL departed with long time guitarist Shaun Glass not too long ago but have since decided that they will continue as a four-piece with vocalist AJ Cavalier filling in guitar duties. They are expected to record a new album this year.
Type O Negative Announce US Tour Dates
TYPE O NEGATIVE, KINGDOM OF SORROW and SOIL will team up for several shows in early May. The details are as follows:
May 09 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
May 10 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ
May 11 - The NorVa - Norfolk, VA
May 12 - The Loft - Poughkeepsie, NY (KINGDOM OF SORROW headline show)
May 13 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH
May 14 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
SOiL Frontman Posts Acoustic Song Online
SOiL frontman AJ Calaviler, has issued this extremely brief update:
"I just wanted to let everyone know that I just put up a new song. It's called 'Do You Believe', give it a listen!"
Check out 'Do You Believe' at AJ's MySpace page.
AJ's site has a segement which features the following message: "Welcome to my "Solo Acoustic" site.
I needed a place for my own personal songs so I started this website up. This music is all acoustic and I would like to share it with you all. The pictures you see are from my main band Soil. I have been in Soil since November 2004. We are currently working on our next album for 2008. The songs are coming along great and we are all very excited about it!
Project DIESEL MACHINE is still in progress, not really sure when we'll actually have the time to finish it all. I'll let you know.
I have been working on my acoustic album but it is of course taking a back seat to the Soil record at this time. Keep checking back from time to time and I'll try to update things when I can."
Drowning Pool Singer Featured On D.E.M. Demos
Long-defunct Indiana band D.E.M. (DEUS EX MACHINA), which existed between the years 1994 and 1997, has posted some of its early demo recordings featuring former SOIL and current DROWNING POOL vocalist Ryan McCombs. Check them out at this location.
After the members of SOIL heard Ryan with D.E.M. on a compilation disc from California called "Rock 'n Roll Myths" (released by Wild Rags Records), they sought him out in Indiana and asked him to join the group.
DROWNING POOL has been on the road in support of its third album, "Full Circle", which marks the recording debut of McCombs.
DROWNING POOL lost its first singer, Dave Williams, to heart disease in 2002, and parted with a second vocalist and a record label while attempting its first comeback two years later.
Soil Video Interview Posted Online
Lacey Conner, villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels, conducted an interview with SOIL members Tim King and Adam Zadel at the Dean Guitars booth at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the three-minute clip below.
SOIL recently amicably parted ways with guitarist Shaun Glass due to "personal differences." The band will not seek a replacement guitarist but will remain a four-piece, with vocalist AJ Cavalier filling in on some of the guitar duties.
SOIL's latest CD, "True Self", was released in May 2006 via DRT Entertainment. The follow-up to 2004's "Redefine" was recorded and mixed at Bomb Shelter studios in Los Angeles, California with producer Ulrich Wild (STATIC-X, TAPROOT).
Following his departure from SOIL, Shaun will focus all his efforts on DIRGE, the new extreme metal project which he formed with THE DOOMSDAY SOCIAL drummer James Knight (ex-THE BLANK THEORY, CHACOPA) and A TEXAS FUNERAL vocalist Jermz.
According to Shaun, who previously played bass in the 1990s death metal act BROKEN HOPE, DIRGE's musical direction is "total fucking extreme metal in a very modern thrash style." More...
Soil Announce Tour Dates
Soil have announced the following tour dates with The Autumn Offering and Bobaflex. They have said that there will be more tour dates to be announced.
Tue 11 Mar Madison, WI. The Annex
Wed 12 Mar Cedar Falls, IA. Reverb
Thu 13 Mar Maplewood, MN. The Rock
Fri 14 Mar Mokena, IL. Pearl Room
Sat 15 Mar Detroit, MI. Harpo's
Mon 17 Mar Cleveland, OH. Peabody's
Tue 18 Mar Huntington, WV. Monkey Bar
Wed 19 Mar Johnstown, PA. Ace's
Thu 20 Mar Springfield, VA. Jaxx
Fri 21 Mar Millvale, PA. Mr. Small's
Sat 22 Mar Columbus, OH. Al Rosa Villa
Sun 23 Mar Louisville, KY. Uncle Pleasants
Wed 26 Mar Ft. Wayne, IN. Legends
Thu 27 Mar South Bend, IN. Elva's Fiesta Club
Fri 28 Mar Jackson, MI. Motorheads
This will be the last tour in support of Soil's latest album, "True Self". The band will be entering the studio afterwards to record their first album has a four piece after guitarist Shaun Glass departed the band. Vocalist A. J. Cavalier will be handling certain guitar duties from now on.
Soil Explain Ill Nino Tour Cancellation
Chicago's SOIL has issued the following update:
"Unfortunately we had to cancel our short run of dates with ILL NINO due to scheduling conflicts. Make sure you still check out the shows as ILL NINO are an awesome band and some dear friends of ours. We hope to do a full tour with them sometime again in the future."
"As for SOIL dates, to make it up to you we are going to do a two week headline run in March. This will be the last chance to see SOIL for the 'True Self' album as we will be hitting the studio after this run of dates to start recording a new album. Supporting us will be BOBAFLEX and THE AUTUMN OFFERING. Dates will be announced soon." More...
Soil Post Soundgarden Cover Online
Chicago based hard rockers Soil have posted their first recording of the lineup since guitarist Shaun Glass departed on their official myspace account. The song is a cover of 90s grunge legends Soundgarden's classic "Rusty Cage".
The band are currently working on a new album of original material, their first as a quartet.
Soil Part Ways With Guitarist Shaun Glass
Chicago-based metal band SOIL has amicably parted ways with guitarist Shaun Glass due to "personal differences." The band will not seek a replacement guitarist but will remain a four-piece, with vocalist AJ Cavalier filling in on some of the guitar duties.
SOIL is completing the songwriting process for its forthcoming album and will enter the studio in early 2008.
SOIL's latest CD, "True Self", was released in May 2006 via DRT Entertainment. The follow-up to 2004's "Redefine" was recorded and mixed at Bomb Shelter studios in Los Angeles, California with producer Ulrich Wild (STATIC-X, TAPROOT).
Following his departure from SOIL, Shaun will focus all his efforts on DIRGE, the new extreme metal project which he formed with THE DOOMSDAY SOCIAL drummer James Knight (ex-THE BLANK THEORY, CHACOPA) and A TEXAS FUNERAL vocalist Jermz.
According to Shaun, who previously played bass in the 1990s death metal act BROKEN HOPE, DIRGE's musical direction is "total fucking extreme metal in a very modern thrash style."
Soil Post Update
the following message has been posted via the official Soil Myspace:
"I know a lot of you have been asking about what's going on with SOiL. You all want to know when and where to look for a new album, tour dates and merch. Here's the an update for ya!
SOiL has pretty much been in hibernation writing for a new album since we got home from 13 months of touring in mid-June! We are excited to say that we are about 3/4 of the way finished with the writing process and will be heading back into the studio in early 2008! The new songs are sounding awesome and we can't wait to get them out for everyone to hear!
All that being said, look for new SOiL tour dates around mid-08."
Soil Plans To Start Work On New Material
SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass has issued the following update:
"Well, we're pretty much done touring after 13 months for [the latest SOIL album] 'True Self'. We finally all agreed we have done all we can on the touring front for this album (STAIND world tour, main stage at Download 2006, [dates with] GODSMACK, SEVENDUST, True Rock European tour, U.S. True Rock tour and wrapping up with HELLYEAH etc. etc.). We have now begun writing for the new SOIL album and it feels fucking great, so all you junkies will have to wait a bit to see us live. Like you aint seen enough of us already the last two years, HAHA! But yes, we're glad to be creating music again, and all I can say, judging from the music we have already, this shit is gonna ROCK!!!"
SOIL's latest CD, "True Self", was released in May 2006 via DRT Entertainment. The follow-up to 2004's "Redefine" was recorded and mixed at Bomb Shelter studios in Los Angeles, California with producer Ulrich Wild (STATIC-X, TAPROOT). The CD is the group's first to feature singer A.J. Cavalier, who previously fronted the California-based DIESEL MACHINE (also featuring ex-DAMAGEPLAN frontman Patrick Lachman on guitar). The band's original vocalist, Ryan McCombs, has since joined the Texas act DROWNING POOL.
Soil's 1999 "Throttle Junkies" To See Re-Release
Crash Music will be reissuing SOiL's 1999 effort "Throttle Junkies" in digipak form with 3 bonus tracks on August 14th. For now, their cover of Ram Jam's "Black Betty", which will be featured on the effort, can be found here.
Watch Soil Perform "Forever Dead" Online
There is a new live performance video of SOIL playing their track “Forever Dead” available for viewing on the Underground Video Television Website. The footage was taken at The Crock Rock in Allentown PA last year during the band’s tour with MUSHROOMHEAD. There are also a couple live tracks available at UVTV that were recorded during the same show including their video single “Give It Up.”
SOIL, SEEMLESS and LIGION are teaming up for "True Rock Tour" in May.
SOIL's latest CD, "True Self", was released in May 2006 on DRT Entertainment. The follow-up to 2004's "Redefine" was recorded and mixed at Bomb Shelter studios in Los Angeles, California with producer Ulrich Wild (STATIC-X, TAPROOT). The CD is the group's first to feature singer A.J. Cavalier, who previously fronted the California-based DIESEL MACHINE (also featuring ex-DAMAGEPLAN frontman Patrick Lachman on guitar). The band's original vocalist, Ryan McCombs, has since joined the Texas act DROWNING POOL.
