Metal News for January 9, 2003
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14 news articles posted on this day.
Daredevil Soundtrack Listing
Weighing in at 20 tracks of hard rock and nu-metal, the Daredevil Soundtrack promises to be a good soundtrack for metal fans. The full track list for the upcoming Soundtrack album DAREDEVIL: THE ALBUM, in stores February 4th 2003: More...
Diabolic Continues On
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM Diabolic:
"Contrary to rumors posted by Brian Malone, DIABOLIC Drummer AANTAR LEE COATES has moved forward with the DIABOLIC name and lineup from the latest CD release "Vengeance Ascending". After returning from their European Tour with BEHEMOTH and DESTROYER 666, Brian Malone has parted ways with the band permanently, and is no longer a member of DIABOLIC. More...
Oleander Take a Joyride
OLEANDER has set March 4, 2003, as the release date for their newest studio offering 'Joyride' on Sanctuary Records. The album will be preceded by the first single "Hands Off The Wheel" in January, but fans will be able to get a sneak peak of the track begining Friday, December 13 via www.sanctuaryrecordsgroup.com.
With 'Joyride' -- Oleander's third full-length, major-label album -- vocalist/guitarist Thomas Flowers, guitarist Ric Ivanisevich, bass guitarist Doug Eldridge and drummer Scott Devours have created the most high energy, hard-hitting rock 'n' roll record of their career. These diverse recordings illustrate the depth and growth the Sacramento, CA-based band has experienced.
"We're a rock 'n' roll band. It's that simple," Flowers says. "You can't lump Oleander in with general categories. Oleander writes music about what we live, and we have nothing but passion."
"There are a lot of colors on the palette, and we're not afraid to use them," Eldridge says. "Our first record was very linear. It was our introduction to the business. With our second record, we branched out and used various textures. 'Joyride' is in between the first two, and it includes their best traits."
The full track listing for 'Joyride' is: More...
New Disease
New Disease, the band featuring former Wildhearts drummer Ritch Battersby, are to work with producer Jon Fryer. The band are also planning to upload video footage of a recent London show onto their website, www.newdiseasemusic.com.
Guns N' Roses Terminated
First the tour, now this... Guns N’ Roses supposedly will have a song included on the soundtrack for the new movie ‘Terminator 3: The Rise Of The Machines’, which is due to open in the US in July.
The Project Hate to Enter Studio in April
Sweden's The Project Hate, featuring Jörgen Sandström of Entombed/Grave fame on lead vocals, have posted the following update via their official web site:
"2003 will be a interesting year for us as well as for you Haters. After the fuck-up with the planned re-recording of the Deadmarch album, we are back on track again, like we ever were off it anyways. We have now booked the Soundlab Studios for 3 weeks in April to record our third installation of domination. Songwriting is going excellent and right now it feels like April is too far away coz with this speed, we'll have the album made in a week. Bringing Petter S. Freed into the band has been a major boost and he's contributed big-time to what we do. Don't worry, everything you love about us will be on the next album, only this time it'll be more of it. More...
Cradle of Filth Announce Dutch Date
Cradle of Filth have announced a headlining appearance at Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam, Holland on April 18. The band's new album, Damnation And A Day is due to receive a European release on March 10.
New Iron Maiden Material "Rocks Hard"
Iron Maiden have officially commenced the recording process for their new studio CD at an unspecified London facility, producer Kevin Shirley has confirmed via his official web site. "It really rocks hard!" Shirley stated about the as-yet-untitled album, which is not expected to surface before the summer. In the meantime, the group have announced a host of European dates beginning in late June, including several festival appearances alongside Metallica.
Iommi/Anselmo Collaboration Still On
Despite rumors to the contrary, the proposed pairing between Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi and Pantera/Down frontman Phil Anselmo on Iommi's next solo CD appears to still be on, according to Black Sabbath fan site www.black-sabbath.com. "I did some inquiries, and was told that [the reports of the project being cancelled are] false," writes the site's webmaster, Joe Siegler. "I still cannot get a confirmation that it's actually happening, but from what I can gather, this quoted news pieces is not valid, and that project will still happen."
Chilean Tour Cancelled for Death Angel
Death Angel's two-date tour of Chile, originally set to take place earlier in December and then re-scheduled for this month, has once again been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation.
Death Angel Added to Halford Hollywood Show
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area metallers Death Angel have been added to the Halford-headlined lineup of bands performing at House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California on Sunday, Feb. 2. Also set to appear at the show are Testament (direct support), Vio-lence and Exhumed.
Susperia Part with Nuclear Blast
Norway's Susperia, featuring ex-members of Dimmu Borgir, officially confirm they've ended their agreement with Germany's Nuclear Blast Records after two full-length albums, 2001's Predominance and 2002's Vindication.
"First of all welcome to 2003, and may it be good! Susperia have left Nuclear Blast," reveals a statement on the Susperia website. "In a time where crucial decisions had to be made the band have now decided to end their relationship with Nuclear Blast, the record label that released the two first albums of Susperia. The decision is based upon the fact that the label has not fulfilled nor satisfied the professional needs of the band due to lack of co-operation in different areas. A matter of priorities that came to a twist this is, with no further reasons to dwell upon."
"Susperia are currently in heavy negotiations with several record labels all over the world and whom the future partner will be, will be announced as soon as the new deal is worked out. The new and third album, with the working title Unlimited, is already finished and ready to be recorded. This will happen in spring time. The return of Susperia will blow you far away and corrode your skin off!"
Withering Surface Part with Keyboardist
Denmark's Withering Surface have officially parted ways with keyboardist Morten Lybecker.
"Keyboardist Morten Lybecker has left the band due to family priorities," explains guitarist Jacob Krogholt. "Lybecker and W.S. departs in a spirit of friendship and understanding towards each others wishes. The band has no plans of a replacement, and will in the future take care of keyboard-parts themselves." ). More...
Red Harvest and Zyklon To Do Split EP
Red Harvest and Zyklon will get the remix treatment on an upcoming split 7" for Nocturnal Art Productions.
Both bands' music will get mixed and mashed by VOID mastermind OCD, whose own full-length Posthuman is expected to be out sometime soon on the label.
We'll have more on Red Harvest and Zyklon as it occurs. Stay tuned. Release date for the 7" is to be announced
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