Metal News for January 7, 2003
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15 news articles posted on this day.
Crematory to Possibly Reform
Crematory are thinking to reform and return. Here's the statement of the band: “Somehow, somewhere and sometime we will probably come back! After immense begging we recorded a cover of Metallica's song ‘One’ for the Tribute To The Four Horsemen album. This was such great fun that after the recording session was over, we talked about an eventual comeback of Crematory. We have now begun writing new songs, and after we see how they turn out, we will decide if the comeback will really happen.”
Grimlock continues to solidify lineup
In case you didn't know, Grimlock has reformed. And following a brief search, the group has found a drummer from Chicopee, MA by the name of Dave. Now the group is looking for a second guitarist to finalize their lineup. The group, which is based in Worcester, MA, needs someone with transporation and equipment. Interested candidates should send an email here for more information.
Thrash and Burn Fest Update
Things are shaping up for the first Indianapolis Thrash and Burn Fest. The event will take place on March 16th at the Festivilla in Indianapolis, IN and tickets will be $12. The following bands are expected to perform: Dead To Fall, The End Begins, Black Cross, Municipal Waste, Twelve Tribes, Crucial Unit, Bury Your Dead, The Dream Is Dead, The Human Condition, Hewhocorrupts, My Luck, Allergic To Whores, Look Alive, Suffocate Faster, This Guy, 19, and Rune.
Dismal Completes Second Album
Dismal, after 40 days in the studio, have completed the recording phase of the long awaited second full-length Rubino Liquido - Three Scarlet Drops...
A decadent and original masterpiece of pure Gothic mood. The album was realized with the support of a real symphonic orchestra and recorded with producer Marco Calliari, already working with the famous Italian act Subsonica.
The record will be released on April 2003 for Dreamcell11, distributed and promoted by Code666.
Pandemia Releases Personal Demon
The long awaited second full-length Personal Demon has been released! The whole record has gone through an intense process of refining (second mastering, CD-rom presentation...) and it now sounds, looks and interacts way much better than in the first version. Anyways, the album is out now and is waiting for you to get a copy. You can order it through Lost Disciple Records, through your favorite underground distributor, or at a Pandemia concert. More...
Iron Maiden to Enter Studio this Month
Producer Kevin Shirley will begin working with Iron Maiden on their new album this month, according to his website. Says Kevin: “Music news: ah yes - what it's all about! Indeed, we begin recording the new Iron Maiden album this month, and while I appreciate all your e-mails, please rely on the official Iron Maiden site for updates and news - I can't and won't be answering those e-mails and questions. Also, do NOT send me artwork, song titles, lyrics or production tips (I love Martin Birch too, and he was an idol of mine growing up!!!), running orders, messages of hate or love to pass on, etc., etc. I will not pass them on, and I hope you understand that. Perhaps I'll do something on the site after the fact, on the making of the album... and maybe that'd satisfy you. Aaaarrrggh. If you see Chris Robinson, tell him I miss him!”
Zakk Wylde to Appear on Chicago TV Show
According to Zakk Wylde’s website, www.zakkwylde.com, Zakk will appear on local Chicago cable show 3 Guys Pickin' on Monday, January 13th at 10:30pm (channel 19 in the Chicago city limits ONLY). Zakk and Craig will be performing ‘Spoke In The Wheel’ and clips of the BLS show in Chicago last September will be shown. There is also an edited version of ‘Mama I'm Comin' Home’, unplugged by Zakk. This is not a live performance, it was previously recorded.
The Kovenant Set Release Date for S.E.T.I.
Norway's The Kovenant have set Mar. 31 as the European release date through Nuclear Blast Records for their long-awaited new album, "S.E.T.I. (The Search For Extraterestial Intelligence)" . The CD was recorded at Woodhouse Studios in Hagen, Germany and will feature 12 of the 14 songs tracked during the sessions, including "Cybertrash", "Planet of the Apes", "Hollow Earth", "GenTech Ranch", "The Perfect End", "Camp Narssiscius", and "Strange Days" (The Doors cover).
Headline News
Lacuna Coil off Opeth/Paradise Lost Tour
Italian gothic metal combo Lacuna Coil are reportedly on the verge of dropping off the upcoming Opeth/Paradise Lost North American tour.
"I don't know if they are off the whole tour or not," a spokesperson for the group's label, Century Media Records, told Blabbermouth Monday night. "I do know that there was a major immigration problem. Century Media stepped in on Friday to try and fix it. We got Immigration everything they needed and had them put a rush on things to try and make it happen. We're hoping it can get done in time so the band can either do the whole tour or at least some of it, but this late in the game, I will say it doesn't look good."
Satanic Slaughter Confirm Festival Dates
Swedish "black/death/thrash" metal act Satanic Slaughter have been confirmed for the following European festivals next summer:
May 16-18 – Stavenhagen, GER @ Bands Battle 2003
July ?? – Volyne, CZ @ Open Hell Festivall
Aug. 16 – Gemünden, GER @ Up From The Ground
Satyricon Nominated for Norwegian Grammy
Satyricon's latest CD, "Volcano", has been nominated in the "Best Metal album" category at Spellemannsprisen, which is the Norwegian version of the Grammy Awards. The winners will be announced in a live TV broadcast on Feb. 22.
M.O.D. Complete Tracks for new Album
M.O.D., the band led by former S.O.D. frontman Billy Milano, have competed the basic tracks for their new album, titled The Rebel You Love To Hate, due in April through Nuclear Blast Records.
The CD, which was recorded at Wayne Manor studio with producers Paul Crook (ex-Anthrax guitarist) and Scott Metaxas (ex-Nuclear Assault bassist), will be mixed at Water Music in Hoboken, New Jersey.
"Billy and I are very pleased with the recording," Crook said. "Everything sounds huge. The songs are great. Billy decided to move the mix to Hoboken (15 minutes from the rehearsal studios in NYC) to ease up on my schedule. I'll be spending a lot of time in Manhattan this month rehearsing with Meat Loaf [as the group's touring guitarist]. The record should be completed by January 20th. We're looking at an early April release." More...
Marduk Announce European Tour
Sweden's Marduk have announced the initial details for their forthcoming World Funeral 2003 Tour, set to kick off in early April in London, U.K.
According to the band's official web site, "After the European tour, Marduk plan to go to places as Mexico, South America, Japan and Australia!! Regarding the USA, Marduk still haven't got any final answers from the INS. Hopefully we will have all the necessary information at the end of February. Managers and management are constantly working on solving that problem. News will be posted as soon as we get them. There is also a possibility that Marduk will do some festival appearances during the summer!!"
Confirmed dates so far are as follows: More...
Victory Signs Between the Buried and Me
North Carolina metalcore outfit Between The Buried And Me, featuring ex-members of Undying, Azazel and Prayer for Cleansing, has officially signed with Chicago's Victory Records after one self-titled full-length on Germany's Lifeforce Records.
"We have just signed to Victory Records," says a statement on the group's official website. "We are all very excited and look forward to working with the kind folks at Victory.... A special thanks to Tony and Stephanie for their help and hospitality. We are anticipating lots of good things to come out of this relationship and we are eager to get started.... In other news, we leave for tour very soon, so check the shows page to see if we are stopping in your town. If so, come check us out."
"One of our biggest hopes Between The Buried And Me signs with Victory Records," mourns Lifeforce Records. "As you can imagine we are not really happy with their decision, but we had to accept it and we wish them all the best on their way."
Single Bullet Theory Enter Studio
Single Bullet Theory will be entering a secluded studio in Haverstraw NY on January 10th to complete the new cd "Route 666." Tracking and Mixing is being handled by James Murphy (Testament, Obituary, Death guitarist). The record has been in the making now for 6 months, partly due to sbt Guitarist Matt Difabio joining El Paso based Pissing Razors (Spitfire Records). The record is comprised of 10 extreme metal tracks in the vein of In Flames, Soilwork or Nevermore and may be released internationally through Crash / Pavement records Inc.
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