Metal News for January 15, 2007
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32 news articles posted on this day.
Chevelle Release 'Vena Sera' Tracklisting
Chevelle have released the tracklisting of 'Vena Sera'. The album was produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette. The album will be in stores April 3rd. The first single will be "Well Enough Alone", which will hit the airwaves by February. The track listing is as follows:
1. "Antisaint"
2. "Brainiac"
3. "Saferwaters"
4. "Well Enough Alone"
5. "Straight Jacket Fashion"
6. "The Fad"
7. "Humanoid"
8. "Paint the Seconds"
9. "Midnight to Midnight"
10. "I Get It"
11. "Saturdays"
Dillinger Escape Plan Album Details Revealed
In the new issue of Decibel Magazine, there is a little write-up on the upcoming Dillinger Escape Plan album, in which a few details are revealed. The currently untitled effort will be produced (once again) by Steve Evetts (Sepultura, He Is Legend) and is slated for a September release through Relapse Records. Tentative song titles include:
"Saigon Whore"
"Medusa"
"Fix Your Fucking Face"
"Doll Keeper"
"Party Smasher"
In This Moment Shoots Video For "Prayers"
In This Moment (Century Media Records) recently shot a new video for the track "Prayers" with up-and-coming director Mike Wildt. Chris Howorth (guitars) further comments on the band's first video shoot: "We had a blast filming our first video, and the location was amazing. The director and crew were really nice and professional. We gave 100% effort, which resulted in some minor battle wounds. Maria Brink (vocals) got smacked in the head with a camera, resulting in a nasty gash on the bridge of her nose, but after applying ice and some crazy glue she was up and headbanging in less than an hour. Everyone in the band probably had whiplash after the shoot was over, but it was totally worth it. We got some great shots and we can’t wait for you all to see the finished product."
Ion Dissonance Prepares To Record New Album
Ion Dissonance will soon hit the studio to begin recording their third album. The band will enter Planet Z Studios in Hadley, MA with Zeuss on February 1st to commence recording. According to the band, "The album is really heavy and it’s some of the best stuff we’ve ever written! We're really confident that Zeuss will be able to represent the band's personality and the sound we always searched for." The effort will be available this summer via Abacus Recordings.
Benediction Gives Update On Band Members, Album
Long-running U.K. extreme metallers BENEDICTION have issued the following update:
"A lot of you are asking what is going on with BENEDICTION. Well, here goes:
"On the new album front, we are fine tuning the guitar fill and lyrics and trying to decide on the final track listing. We have way too many tracks for one album, so once we narrow them down, we will go straight into the studio and record the fucking thing. We are also waiting for the record producer to book us in. We have waited this long so we do not mind waiting a little longer until his current projects are fulfilled.
"In the meantime, some of BENEDICTION have been doing other music-related stuff:
* Nicholas Barker is helping out TESTAMENT on their live dates and more than likely the new TESTAMENT album as well.
* Dave Hunt is doing vocals with MISTRESS and ANAAL NATHRAKH and will record albums and do some live shows with both bands as well. ANAAL NATHRAKH will definately be assaulting your senses in a dangerous live environment this year.
* Frank Healy is playing bass in the reformed CEREBRAL FIX and will also play on their new album. He played on one of the John Peel sessions for ANAAL NATHRAKH which appears on the 'When Fire Rains Down from the Sky' reissue. On top of that, he is putting a band together called THE BURNING DEITIES. He has written all the music for this band and will showcase the songs live after BENEDICTION's album is completed.
* Daz is busy with Rewy on the fine tuning of the album for BENEDICTION. It's all about guitar riffs after all!!!"
BENEDICTION's new album, "Killing Music", will be released via Nuclear Blast Records, with whom the band recently re-signed. The CD will mark the recording debut with the group of Barker, who was most recently a member of BRUJERIA and who played with ex-FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares in the short-lived DRIVEN BY SUFFERING (working name).
Manowar Revealing Bits About Gods Of War
MANOWAR has started to give away parts of the CD cover for the upcoming new album GODS OF WAR, which is set to be released on February 23, 2007 in Germany ( February 26 for the rest of Europe and April 3 for the USA/Canada ).
Next to this first taste of what the album cover will look like, the band also gives away a bit more info about the CD - concept, including 2 more song-titles. GODS OF WAR is MANOWAR’s first entry in a cycle of concept albums; each a tribute to a different war god. Opening with the epic piece “Overture To The Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors”, the tone is set for an album beyond anything MANOWAR has done before. This album honors Odin - almighty father of the Norse gods - and details the history and exploits of this storied character. His power and wisdom were unmatched among the gods and he is paid tribute with human sacrifice on the battlefield, as heard in the song “The Sons Of Odin”, the stomping title track “Gods Of War” and the storytelling “The Blood Of Odin”.
Besides the normal Jewel Case version, GODS OF WAR will also be released as a limited edition in an embossed metal slipcase containing a high grade mediabook bound in leather. Furthermore, this limited edition will feature a bonus DVD with unreleased material about the making of this album and some special behind-the-scenes footage.
A double-vinyl LP in a gatefold sleeve will also be available.
MANOWAR will continue with revealing the cover in their upcoming E-Card.
Kingdom Of Sorrow Finishing Album
Kingdom Of Sorrow, featuring Kirk Windstein of Down/Crowbar and Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed, is currently putting the finishing touches on their new album. Producer Zeuss (Shadows Fall) recently completed mixing the effort, which is expected to hit streets in May via an unannnounced label. For now, you can download a track from the album here.
Odius Mortem Post Two New Tracks Online
Two sample tracks have been posted from ODIOUS MORTEM's upcoming full-length, Cryptic Implosion. You can find them posted on Willowtip's MySpace Page and Odious Mortem's MySpace page.
Their Willowtip debut, Cryptic Implosion, contains 11 tracks, one of which will feature a guest guitar solo by Ron Jarzombek (SPASTIC INK, WATCHTOWER). Cryptic Implosion will be released in early 2007.
Herman Li To Perform At Ibanez Party
DragonForce guitarist Herman Li will be performing as a special guest at the Ibanez 20th Anniversary JEM, RG and SR show, on Saturday 20th January 2007, at the Key Club in Hollywood.
Show lineup: Steve Vai with guests, Paul Gilbert with guests, Between the Buried and Me.
Other Ibanez-endorsed artists expected to attend include Joe Satriani, Andy Timmons, Sam Totman (DragonForce), Matt Roberts (3 Doors Down), Paul Gray (Slipknot), Dino Cazares, Matt Bachand and Paul Romanko (Shadows Fall).
Herman, Sam and the rest of DragonForce will then embark on anouther U.S. TOUR in support of labelmates Killswitch Engage.
Video of Reunited Floodgate Online
Former Roadrunner act Floodgate, which featured one time Exhorder and current Alabama Thunderpussy vocalist Kyle Thomas, reunited for a one-off performance at the first annual 'Raise The Dead' festival this past Saturday.
Proceeds from the gig will go to the New Orleans Musicians Hurricane Relief Fund - an organization that acts as an outreach program to New Orleans musicians affected by Hurricane Katrina. It also aims to revive New Orleans' unique musical culture by helping displaced musicians return to the city, creating gigs and replacing flood damaged instruments. NOHRF empowers the musicians to earn a living and heal the community with music.
You can watch an eight-minute video clip of the show on Google Video.
Killswitch Engage Recruit Ex-Soilwork Guitarist
Pete Wichers formerly of Soilwork, will fill in as KSE's second guitarist for the remainder of their Euro tour.
Guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz has been forced to miss a series of shows after sustaining a serious back injury. The band has since issued the following update:
"OK, here's the deal. Adam and Howard [Jones, vocals] were sick and wanted to do the Brixton show [in London]. Once they got to the club, both got to see the local physician. After both seeing the doc the prognosis was Howard had a chest infection. Adam, however, was doing much much worse. No way he could do the show, and he was immediately ushered to a nearby hospital. After a series of test, it was decided that Adam would need back surgery again ? no more shows, no flying home first, no exceptions.
"We are pleased to report that he has just left surgery, is doing fine and resting comfortably. Adam and the band appreciate all the messages and concern that everyone has shown.
"Concerning the rest of the tour, it will continue with Pete Wichers (ex-SOILWORK) filling in for Adam on guitar. Adam will be missed, but he wants the tour to go on more than the rest of the band so we will try to miss as few shows as possible, and make up as many as we can."
Leaves' Eyes Update Tour Itinerary
Having previously announced a summer North American tour, Leaves' Eyes have released their complete itnerary for their March, April, and May tour dates with Fairyland and Kamelot preceding the North American dates. Here they are:
LEAVES EYES & FAIRYLAND & KAMELOT
29.03. NL - Zoetermeer / Boerderij
30.03. NL - Plato / Helmond
31.03. UK - Cheltenham / PROGPOWER UK-Festival
01.04. IRE - Dublin / Voodoo Lounge*
03.04. D - Bochum / Zeche
05.04. F - Paris / Elysee Monmatre
06.04. B - Antwerpen / Hof Ter Loh
07.04. CH - Pratteln / Z7
08.04. D - Offenbach / Capitol
10.04. D - Nürnberg / Hirsch
12.04. CZ - Zlin / Masters Of Rock Cafe
*=only LEAVES´ EYES + ATROCITY
LEAVES' EYES
30.06. D - Mühlheim a.d. Ruhr / CASTLEROCK-Festival
20.07. GRE - Xanthi / METALHEALING-Festival
LEAVES´EYES & KAMELOT
13.04.2007 HUN - Budapest / Wigwham
14.04.2007 SER - Belgrade / SEC
01.05.2007 SWE - Göteborg / Trägdarn
02.05.2007 SWE - Stockholm / Fryshuset
05.05.2007 NOR - Haugesund / Karmoygeddon-Festival
08.05.2007 FIN - Helsinki / Tavastia
09.05.2007 FIN - Tampere / Pakkahuone
19.05.2007 NOR - Oslo / Sentrum Scene
17.08.2007 USA - West Springfield, VA / Jaxx
18.08.2007 USA - Poughkeepsie, NY / The Chance Theatre
19.08.2007 USA - New York, NY / B.B. Kings Blues Club
20.08.2007 USA - Hartford, CT / Webster Theatre*
21.08.2007 USA - Bedford, NH / Mark's Place*
22.08.2007 CAN - Montreal, QU / Medley
23.08.2007 CAN - Quebec City, QC / Imperial
24.08.2007 CAN - Toronto, ON / The Opera House
25.08.2007 USA - Cleveland, OH / Peabody's
26.08.2007 USA - Detroit, MI / I-Rock*
27.08.2007 USA - Mokena, IL / The Pearl Room
28.08.2007 USA - St.Paul, MN / Station 4
30.08.2007 USA - Denver, CO / Bluebird Theatre
01.09.2007 USA - Santa Ana, CA / Galaxy Theatre
02.09.2007 USA - Los Angeles, CA / Key Club
*Leaves' Eyes ONLY
The Acacia Strain Planning European Tour
Massachusetts' THE ACACIA STRAIN have completed plans to head over seas for a European tour in support of the band's current release, The Dead Walk. Playing alongside Belgium's Leng Tch'e and Holland's The Architect, the tour offers wide diversity within the extremem music scene. Spanning from March 23 through April 15, dates, countries and venues will be announced shortly.
In the meantime, THE ACACIA STRAIN is currently out on the road in the States with Job For A Cowboy, Psyopus, See You Next Tuesday and Daath through Feb. 18. The Dead Walk, produced by Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage) features artwork from Paul Romano (Mastodon, The Red Chord) and saw a June 13, 2006 release.
THE ACACIA STRAIN on tour
(with Job For A Cowboy, Psyopus, See You Next Tuesday, Daath) More...
Textures Cancels UK Tour Dates
Textures has cancelled their planned UK tour dates and posted the following announcement about it on their MySpace:
"Unfortunately we have had some bad news. Due to circumstances beyond our control we have been forced to cancel our Uk dates end of February.
We will back in the Uk in April as a support act for a large number of shows, more news on that soon!
The canceled dates will be rescheduled for this summer."
Interview
Interview with Pandemic's Andy Giardina
Pandemic is a Sonoma County, California based metal band that I stumbled upon while covering a show for HOSTILITY last year. Their style is a combination of the more traditional Iron Maiden heavy metal, mixed up with some of the thrash and melodic death metal. One of the things that I love the most about the work I do is getting to meet so many different types of metal musicians from all walks of life, and let me just say that this band Pandemic may not even register on a restaurant napkin right now with most of you, but this band, to me at least, is what heavy metal is all about: brotherhood, having a damn good time while you're alive and kicking, yet still being able to throw down some music that revitalizes the scene by any means necessary and not just going the copycat route. This is a band that really could care less what anyone outside of them thinks. Yeah, they want to try and make it somewhere, who the hell doesn't? But they will not sacrifice eachother or their music to make that happen. And that's the kind of metal band I want to be around. I am real happy to bring this Q&A to all of my readers here with Pandemic's colorful and out spoken lead vocalist, Andy Giardina. More...
Intense Sign to Napalm Records
Napalm Records has issued the following in regards to their latest signing, UK power metallers INTENSE:
"Intense stand for stomping power metal in the vein of their American counterparts. Brutal double-bass attacks, heavy guitars, and powerful vocals distinguish the band, as well as their excellent songwriting skills and cliché-free lyrics.
Their Napalm Records debut, As Our Army Grows, is scheduled for a March 30th release.
Lyzanxia Confirm More Tour Dates
French thrashers LYZANXIA have updated their tour schedule to reflect the following dates:
February
2 - Rack'am in Bretigny sur Orge, France (with DAGOBA)
February (with CRUMBSUCKERS, THE ACCUSED)
7 - Underworld in London, UK
8 - W2 in Den Bosch, Holland
9 - Iduna in Drachten, Holland
10 - Biebob in Vosselaar, Belgium
11 - Naghtleben in Frankfurt, Germany
12 - Backatage in Munchen, Germany
13 - Kato in Berlin, Germany
14 - Turock in Essen, Germany
15 - Movie in Bielefelt, Germany
16 - Alte spinnerei in Glauchau, Germany
17 - Bad Bonn in Düddingen, Switzerland
March
2 - Le Cargot in Caen, France (with BLACK BOMB A, Dagoba)
30 - Chabada in Angers, France (with HACRIDE, TREPALIUM)
31 - Venue TBA in Belfort, France (with AGRESSOR)
April
7 - Le Théatre de Poche in Bethune, France
Therapy? Post Fan-Voted Webgig Online
Irish rock n' roll killing machine THERAPY? has finally released its webgig. Last August the band had an online vote when the fans could pick three of their favorites to be performed. Based on the results of this vote, the group played "Screamager", "A Moment of Clarity", "Straight Life", "Knives", "Teethgrinder", "Lonely, Cryin' Only", "Die Laughing", "Nowhere", "Dancin' With Manson", "Evil Elvis", "If It Kills Me", and "Suing God" live during a private perfomance in a small studio on September 19, 2006. The audio and/or video of the concert and more details on the webgig can be found at this location.
Clutch Announce North American Tour Dates
CLUTCH has lined up the following North American tour dates with DUB TRIO and FAIR TO MIDLAND:
Feb. 28 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
Mar. 01 - Exit/In - Nashville, TN
Mar. 02 - Center Stage - Atlanta, GA
Mar. 13 - The Vogue - Indianapolis, IN
Mar. 17 - Opera House - Toronto, ONT
Mar. 20 - Irving Plaza – New York, NY
Kittie Post More New Music Online
Canadian metal band KITTIE has uploaded three new tracks — "Flower of Flesh and Blood", "Around Your Heart" and "Sweet Destruction Interlude" — to its MySpace page. All three cuts come off the group's new album, "Funeral for Yesterday", due on February 20, 2007 via KITTIE's record label, X of Infamy.
Cataract Part Ways With Guitarist
Swiss metalcore band CATARACT has parted ways with guitarist Simon Fullemann. "We've had several discussions between different members about our future concerning music, shape, form and structure of CATARACT and, of course, the year lying ahead," the group writes in a statement. "And, after a final meeting this Friday, we agreed to disagree — our founding member Simon decided to part ways with CATARACT to pursue his own projects, which you will run across sooner or later.
"We had nine incredible years and all of us will remember the times we had. We are parting in peace as we all agreed that this is the best way for both sides.
"We have decided to take a break until we worked out all the band business and we'll use the time to evaluate Simon's successor. Unfortunately we had to cancel the show in Aarau but we will make up for it as soon as we're a five piece again. All other shows (we will add them soon) are still hot and will happen. Of course, we're looking for a new guitarist now. If you already think you have got 'it,' then contact us at info@cataract.cc." More...
For Ruin Sign with Sentinel Records
Irish black/death metallers FOR RUIN have inked a deal with Sentinel Records. The group's debut is scheduled for release before the summer.
FOR RUIN has formally existed since late 2003. Based in Cork, Ireland, founding member John began playing a mixture of melodic black/death metal with strong harmonies, melodies and dynamics throughout. During 1998-2004, John wrote and demoed a number of tracks which finally found their way onto the split MEICHE/FOR RUIN demo.
FOR RUIN completed its second demo, "Shade", during winter 2005. In November 2005, Murphy was joined by three talented and energetic musicians and having completed an Irish tour with MAEL MORDHA in early February, 2006 as well as a number of other gigs, an appearance at the 2006 Day of Darkness festival was confirmed. A support slot with DECAPITATED followed.
Thick As Blood Signs To Eulogy Recordings
Eulogy Recordings has officially signed straight edge hardcore band Thick As Blood. Formed in May 2004, the seven-piece band will release their debut full-length later this year. In the meantime, you can check out some of their material on their MySpace page.
Ringworm Prepares New Album
Ringworm will enter the studio in March to begin recording a new album. Tracking will take place at Spider Studios in Strongsville, OH with Ben Schigel (Chimaira) at the helm. Titled "The Ninth Circle," the effort will be available this summer via Victory Records.
Dutch All-Star Death Metal Band To Record Promo
THANATOS guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul Baayens have joined forces with former PESTILENCE/ASPHYX-singer Martin Van Drunen, GOREFEST drummer Ed Warby and former HOUWITSER bass player Theo van Eekelen in a brand new project. The as-yet-unnamed band will record a three-track promo CD later this year. "We're simply going to crank out some brutal old-school death metal stuff — nothing more, nothing less!" says Gebédi.
Vital Remains Complete New Album
U.S. legends of epic black death metal VITAL REMAINS have just returned home from Mana Recording Studio in Florida where they completed work on the follow-up to 2003's "Dechristianize" with Glen Benton of DEICIDE onec again handling lead vocals.
Commented VITAL REMAINS rhythm guitarist Tony Lazaro: "We've just returned home from Mana Recording in Florida where we spent the whole month of December/January working on the new album. Yes, it's done and what can we say other than holy shit! We cannot wait for the fans to hear this new album!! I really think all of our fans are going to shit themselves when they hear this.
"To those few who thought we couldn't top 'Dechristianize', you're in for a real surprise because we did! We thought 'Dechristianize' was a tough album to do. Oh, man! This album, hands down, sets the bar. We spent 12-13 hours a day straight with no days off. The drums took some 10 days alone to track all nine songs. Glen's vocals sound sick and his performance and attack was awesome! Dave's [Suzuki] leads and harmonies are some of his best work to date. Total shredding as well as a great drum performance done by Dave. He really worked hard to get his best drum tracks down.
"The overall sound of the new album is just HUGE! We are very proud of the results of all this hard work and we think our fans will soon agree as well. A BIG THANKS to Erik Rutan who really worked us to near death, ha! Much respect to you and Shaun Otani for really working hard and pushing us to the point of insanity to bring out our best performances, to which we think you did without a doubt! This is without question our 'Reign in Blood' album. Soon the underground worldwide will get to hear this unholy brutality! Hammer down the nails!!"
VITAL REMAINS is currently booking shows in support of the upcoming album. Also in the works is a single and a video — the first clip in the band's 18-year history.
VITAL REMAINS last spring re-released its "Horrors of Hell" compilation which contains the band's early demo recordings.
April Ethereal Split After 10 Years
Polish dark rock/metal band APRIL ETHEREAL has officially split up after a little more than 10 years of "rocking around," according to a press release. "We came to a point where we felt satisfied in 100% with all that we've done and achieved with the band in the past 10 years and agreed that time has come to move forward with another project," the group writes in a statement.
"First of all, we would like to thank our fans — without you this dream couldn't go on, thanks for your support for all those years, you became a part of APRIL ETHEREAL! A big hello goes to all individuals that supported us and believed in our music as well as for all the bands that we toured with and shared the same stage. We'll meet again for sure in the future."
Headline News
Steve Smyth Receives Kidney Transplant
Following successful kidney transplant surgery in December, guitarist Steve Smyth (Nevermore, Dragonlord, ex-Testament, etc.) issues the following statement:
"The time has finally come to share a very important piece of news, directly related to my health. On December 12 th, 2006, I had a successful kidney transplant! After 6 straight months on dialysis, changes to my lifestyle and diet, and a very thorough search for a suitable donor, by early August 2006, we had a preliminary match. Several rounds of blood and tissue typing tests had to be subsequently performed to ensure we were a perfect match for transplant; the main reason for my hesitance in saying anything publicly during those months.
The donor shall remain nameless, but my gratitude to him for his selfless act of kindness and friendship will endure forever! Thank you so much, you have no idea how much this means to me! I am now on the road to recovery, as they say. This is mainly requiring a lot of adjustment to medications I will be on for the rest of my life, a small price to pay to be free from dialysis, and the restrictions it places on a person, both mentally and physically. I had no idea how much freedom I took for granted before all of this hit. 2006 was a big revelation of the frailty of human life for me, something I will not take for granted again.
Where does all this lead to next? I’ve been advised by my doctors that I will not be able to travel in any capacity for the next 6 months, as I have to adjust to immunosuppressant drugs to fight any possible form of rejection of the kidney, and my body needs time to recover from this operation, as well as dietary and lifestyle changes. All things that only make one stronger!
Obviously, my health must come first, but of huge importance to me is my loyalty to the rest of Nevermore, and as soon as I am deemed fit and ready to hit the road again, I will. I’ve already written 4-5 songs in various stages for the next Nevermore record, when the time comes to do one.
My immediate plans are to finish The EssenEss Project, my instrumental debut album collaboration with bass player/composer Steve Hoffman, and special guest drummer, Atma Anur, and find a suitable label to release the album, and get this album heard, finally! It’s been a long road, most recently delayed by my health issues. I am glad to finally be getting this on to the mix stage within the next month. For more updates on The EssenEss Project, please check in at www.theessenessproject.com and our related forum. We have lots of news upcoming, as we confirm the next phases of the record, including mixing duties, mastering duties, and artwork, and finally, what label will release it. Interested parties in this last area, please contact me at: steve@stevesmyth.com
I am also set to launch my internet guitar lesson business within the coming weeks. This will be a “live via webcam” lesson, all things that would happen in a regular live lesson with me will remain intact; written and audio/video examples, and direct focus on your goals as a musician are my aim. If you are interested in pursuing lessons with me, please contact me at: steve@stevesmyth.com with INTERNET GUITAR LESSONS in the title. I will include you on a mailing list due to go out this week, with full details on the lessons, how they will be run, cost, scheduling, etc. I look forward to teaching you!
Please stay tuned to www.stevesmyth.com or www.myspace.com/stevesmyth for further updates, or my forum on Ultimate Metal, as all further updates will come from any of these locations. I told everyone I would fight this, and be back! Bring on 2007, I’m ready!"
Paria Drummer Quits, Re-Forms The Binding
Drummer Eric Schnee recently quit Omaha, NE metal band Paria to move back to his hometown in New Jersey and reform his old band, The Binding.
The band began practicing over Christmas break and is are already in the process of booking some weekend tours in the New England area plus a full U.S. tour this summer. Here's what drummer Eric Schnee had to say about the move:
"After a year or so of being away from the band, we have decided that it is time to resurrect this beast again and continue with what we started. We will be touring this coming summer, promoting our now critically acclaimed Self-Titled EP (Imagine It) starting in late June and going until July. I can't even begin to express how excited we are. I can guarantee the shows are something not to be missed. If my memory serves me correctly the damage count from our last outings goes something like this: one smashed guitar in Conneticut, drums flying off the riser in Virginia, One permanently damaged shoulder from the last tour and then the most infamous show in NJ where our drummer puked all over himself and never stopped playing."
Here is the planned tour routing. If you can help the group with any of the following dates, send an email to ericschnee@mac.com.
6/29 Cleveland, OH
6/30 Chicago, IL
7/1 Milwaukee, WI
7/2 Minneapolis, MN
7/3 Omaha, NE
7/4 Lawrence, KS
7/5 Oklahoma City, OK
7/6 Dallas, TX
7/7 Austin, TX
7/8 Little Rock, AR
7/9 Memphis, TN
7/10 Nashville, TN
7/11 Greensboro, NC
7/12 Richmond, VA
Hoods, Furious Styles, My Children My Bride Tour
Hoods, Furious Styles, and My Children My Bride will be touring in the East in February and March. Here are the latest tour dates:
2/19 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
2/20 Lacrosse, WA @ The Warehouse
2/23 Valparaiso, IN @ Waxx
2/24 Cleveland, OH @ Pirate’s Cove
2/25 Colombus, OH @ Bernie’s Distillery
2/28 Asbury Park, NJ @ Club Deep
3/1 Utica, NY @ Albie’s
3/2 Kingston, PA @ Backstage Enterprises
3/3 Amityville, NY @ Village Pub South
3/4 Dover, NH @ Dover Elks Lodge
3/9 Kernersville, NC @ Creation Skate Park
3/10 Virginia Bech, VA @ Plan B
3/11 Wilmington, NC @ Lucky’s
3/15 Port Charlotte, FL @ The Port Charlotte
3/16 Jack sonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
3/17 Miami, FL @ TBA
3/18 Gainseville, FL @ 1982 Bar
3/19 Montgomery, AL @ Off The Wagon
3/20 Metairie, LA @ The High Ground
Neuraxis Part With Vocalist
Montreal based NEURAXIS has announced they have parted ways with vocalist Ian Campbell. The band comments : "We thank Ian for his help and dedication to the band and we wish him the best."
Neuraxis has confirmed that Alex Leblanc (Atheretic/Point Blank Rage) will be taking care of vocal duties for Neuraxis on the following shows/tours:
Ontario Tour w/ Anonymus
Feb. 02 - Oshawa, ON @ The Dungeon
Feb. 03 - Hamilton, ON @ The Underground
Feb. 04 - Cambridge, ON @ 69 Pickups
Feb. 08 - London, ON @ The Embassy Hotel
Feb. 09 - Windsor, ON @ The Coach
Feb. 10 - Peterborough, ON @ Red Dog Tavern
The Domination Tour w/ Rotting Christ, Malevolent
Creation, Incantation, Mystic Circle & Harm
Feb. 14 - Berlin, GER @ Kato
Feb. 15 - Leipzig, GER @ Hellriser
Feb. 16 - Wien, A @ Szene
Feb. 17 - Salzburg, A @ Rockhaus
Feb. 18 - Innsbruck, A @ Hafen
Feb. 19 - Plattern, CH @ Z7
Feb. 20 - Strasbourg, FR @ Laiterie
Feb. 21 - Paris, FR @ Locomotive
Feb. 22 - Eindhoven, HOL @ Effenaar
Feb. 23 - Vosselaar, BEL @ Biebob
Feb. 24 - Adelsheim, GER @ Live Factory
Feb. 25 - Brno, CZ @ Fledo
Feb. 26 - Bratislava, SK @ Randal
Feb. 27 - Este (PD), ITA @ Sottosopra Rock Club
Feb. 28 - Munchen, GER @ Metropolis
Mar. 01 - Osnabruck, GER @ N8
Mar. 02 - Groningen, HOL @ Vera
Mar. 03 - Essen, GER @ Turock
Mar. 04 - Rotterdam, HOL @ Baroeg
Mar. 09 - Mistassini, QC @ Salle des Mooses w/ Martyr
Mar. 10 - Jonquiere, QC @ Theatre Côté Cours w/ Martyr
Mar. 24 - Epiphanie, QC @ Epiphanie Metal Fest w/Martyr
Apr. 06 - Quebec, QC @ L'Impérial w/ Martyr
Watch Metallica's Rock am Ring Performance
Professionally recorded video footage of METALLICA's June 3, 2006 concert at the Rock am Ring festival in Nurburgring, Germany — which included a performance of the band's classic 1986 album, "Master of Puppets", in its entirety — is available for viewing at Google Video. The video runs 2 hours and 18 minutes and spans Metallica's entire set.
METALLICA's Rock am Ring appearance was the opening show of the band's "Escape from the Studio '06" tour. The group's setlist was as follows:
01. Creeping Death
02. Fuel
03. Wherever I May Roam
04. For Whom the Bell Tolls
05. Fade to Black
06. Battery
07. Master of Puppets
(James Hetfield announces that the band will perform entire "Master of Puppets" album)
08. The Thing That Should Not Be
09. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
10. Disposable Heroes
11. Leper Messiah
12. Orion
13. Damage Inc.
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14. Sad But True
15. Nothing Else Matters
16. One
17. Enter Sandman
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18. Last Caress
19. Seek and Destroy
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