Metal News for October 12, 2004
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12 news articles posted on this day.
These Arms Are Snakes And Isis Tour Dates
The first set of dates for the upcoming Isis and These Arms Are Snakes tour has been confirmed. More dates will be announced shortly, but here's the latest:
11/10 Pomona CA @ Glasshouse
11/11 San Diego CA @ The Casbah
11/12 Los Angeles CA @ Troubador
11/13 Venture CA @ The Loft
11/14 San Francisco CA @ Great American Music Hall
11/16 Portland OR @ Meow Meow
11/17 Vancouver BC @ Mesa Luna
11/18 Seattle WA @ Neumo's
11/19 Spokane WA @ Fat Tuesdays
11/20 Boise ID @ The Venue
11/23 Denver CO @ Rock Island
11/26 Chicago IL @ Metro
11/27 Detroit MI @ Magic Stick
11/28 Toronto ON @ Lee's Palace
11/29 Ottowa ON @ Babylon
12/4 New York NY @ Bowery Ballroom
12/6 Washington DC @ Black Cat
Hopesfall Tour Dates
In the coming weeks Hopesfall will be on the road, first with A Static Lullaby and Codeseven, then with Engine Down and Since By Man. Here are the tour dates that have been released thus far: More...
Place Of Skulls Add New Drummer
Place Of Skulls have a new drummer to replace the newley departed Tim Tomaselli. Pete Campbell (ex-Sixty Watt Shamen) has joined the band. The release of the band's new EP, "Love Through Blood" has been moved back to an announced date, but in the meantime they've also announced a European tour with Alix: More...
Earth Sign To Southern Lord
Southern Lord has announced a partnership with EARTH. EARTH has long been one of the primary influences of many Southern Lord artists, including the inspiration of the formation, sound, theory, and execution of sunn0))). Over the last 10+ EARTH has had a mysterious and abstruse career. Despite a multitude of entanglements EARTH released 4 classic album on Sub Pop records in the early to mid nineties. They have left their own unique stamp on modern music and are without question the fore-fathers of drone music.
EARTH 2004 (and beyond) consits of group founder: Dylan Carlson on guitar and Adrienne Davies (percussion). The duo is stronger and more determined then ever before, with many shows already performed in the USA, and Europe along side supporters such as: SUNN 0)), KHANATE, WHITEHOUSE, KK Null etc.. A collection of early recordings ("sunn amps and smashed guitars") and extremely limited vinyl releases have surfaced over the last 4 years. Not until now will a entire album of new, unreleased, unheard material be forthcoming from EARTH.
EARTH will enter the studio in January 2005 to record their debut album (the first new studio album in 9 years) for Southern Lord. Dylan and Adrienne are very enthusiastic that after a long hiatus, brand new material will finally become available.
Headline News
Still Crossed Break Up
Cincinnati, Ohio hardcore band Still Crossed has reportedly broken up. Reasons for the break-up haven't been disclosed, though according to the group, "Everyone from the band is still straight edge. Everyone from the band always will be." Still Crossed released a full-length with Indecision Records in January of this year.
Breaking Benjamin Added To Korn Tour
Breaking Benjamin has been added to the lineup of acts opening for Korn on their fall tour, joining Chevelle and Skindred on the bill. Confirmed dates so far kick off on November 12th in Sacramento, California and stretch to the Thanksgiving holiday, with more shows to be announced soon. Breaking Benjamin will also perform their current hit, "So Cold," on ABC-TV's Jimmy Kimmel Live on October 14th.
Breaking Benjamin dismissed drummer Jeremy Hummel several weeks ago, replacing him with BC, formerly of Los Angeles band hed p.e. No official statement has been made about the matter.
Breaking Benjamin is currently headlining dates on their own with Thornley as support.
Stormwitch To Do Signing And Listening Session
On Saturday, November 13th, Heavy Metal legend Stormwitch will be at the Nuclear Blast Shop in Donzdorf (Oeschstr. 40, 73072 Donzdorf) from 14:00 to 15:00 CET for an exclusive signing and listening session! It's also possible to buy the band's new album "Witchcraft" (due on November 15th) there in advance.
Evidence One Shoot Video For "Virus In My Veins"
German Hard Rock band Evidence One shot their first video ever on October 7th. For the clip, they chose track "Virus In My Veins," taken from the upcoming album "Tattooed Heart," due on November 15th.
Mnemic & Shadows Fall To Support Fear Factory
Danish Modern Thrash metallers Mnemic will support Fear Factory on their tour with Shadows Fall in December. Tour dates are as follows:
Dec. 09 London, UK @ Astoria
Dec. 10 Manchester, UK @ Academy
Dec. 11 Glasgow, UK @ Academy
Dec. 12 Nottingham, K @ Rock City
Dec. 13 Wolves, UK @ Civic Hall
Dec. 15 Utrecht, NL @ Tivioli
Dec. 16 Antwerp, B @ Hof-Ter-Lo
Dec. 17 Paris, F @ Elysee-Monmarte
The Clan Destined Recording Update
The band performing Martin Walkyier (ex-Sabbath, ex-Skyclad) and Iscariah (Necrophagia, ex-Immortal) between others, put an update on their website:
Recordings are taking place as we speak on various locations around the UK with top of the notch producers. So far drums, guitars and bass are done. The band will reveal more information about this in the coming days together with photos, video-clips and sneak previews. Info on this debut along with release date, which will only be released in a strictly limited edition through this website, will also follow shortly. Stay tuned for more...
Also the band previously post the name and track list of the demo:
The demo we're about to record will be entitled "In The Big Ending" and will feature the following six songs: "Swinging Like Judas," "More Than War," "I Am Because We Are!," "We're Wolves," "A Beautiful Start To The End Of The World," plus a cover-version of a Julian Cope track called "T.C. Lethbridge."
Edguy Add Second Fulda Show
Edguy's gig at the Kreuz in Fulda, Germany, on November 27th is completely sold out already. Edguy will play a second show at the same location on November 28th. Tickets are available at 0049 (0) 661 240230. If you want to see both concerts, you don't have to worry about possible monotony, as Eduy will use two different setlists.
Mystic Prophecy Release Party & Acoustic Show
Mystic Prophecy will celebrate the release of their new album "Never-Ending" (due on October 25th) with a big party plus acoustic gig in Athens, Greece. The event shall take place on October 23rd in Athens' Texas Club.
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