Metal News for October 14, 2006
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19 news articles posted on this day.
Witchcraft To Support Danava On Tour
Swedish doom-rockers Witchcraft will support psychedelic-metal band Danava starting October 23 in Seattle. Dates run through November 16. Witchcraft's most recent album Firewood came out last year. This fall the band will re-release its 2004 self-titled offering.
Life of Agony End Hiatus, Schedule Tour Dates
It seems as though Life of Agony's hiatus is nearing its end. The band has booked three live gigs — LOA's first of 2006. On November 24, they'll play the Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York, and two days later, will take the stage inside the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. The band will also play December 3 at the Crocodile Rock Cafe in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
As previously reported, Roadrunner Records have plans to release a re-mastered version of Life of Agony's classic debut, River Runs Red, later in the year. Live performances and behind-the-scenes footage from the group's stint on last summer's Gigantour with Megadeth will appear on the upcoming Gigantour DVD release.
Stuck Mojo Introduce New Vocalist
STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich "The Duke" Ward has issued the following update:
"It is a pleasure for me to introduce to you the newest member of the Mojo family, Lord Nelson. Standing 6'5" and weighing in at 300 lbs, Lord Nelson lives up to the band's reputation, as a larger than life character. With a Mojo mindset and a voice as big as his presence, he is the new face of Stuck Mojo. Final mixes for the record (Southern Born Killers) is scheduled for the last week of October. For now, please enjoy this offering from the church of Mojo, a rough mix of 'That's When I Burn'.
As previously reported, Southern Born Killers is due out early next year via a yet-to-be-determined label and will include the following tracklisting: ‘I'm Back’, ‘Southern Born Killers’, ‘Metal Is Dead’, ‘Born For This Moment’, ‘Friends’, ‘The Sky Is Falling’, ‘That's When I Burn’, ‘The Fear Is All Around Me’, ‘Open Season’, ‘In My Mind’, ‘Home’, ‘Invincible’ and ‘Rhythm And Bullshit’.
Win 2 tickets to Unholy Alliance
The online radio station, 4QRadio.com, has announced a competition to win 2 tickets to the Unholy Alliance at Birmingham's NEC Arena. The winners will get to meet Lamb Of God. Head over to 4QRadio.com and for more details on how to win listen to the latest show.
Watch Atreyu's "The Theft" Video Online
Recent Hollywood Records signing Atreyu has posted the latest video of "The Theft" from their most recent Victory Records release, A Death-Grip on Yesterday. You can watch it on Youtube or below.
Atreyu is currently on tour with From First To Last, Every Time I Die and Chiodos. More...
100 Demons Post Brand New Track Online
100 Demons have posted a new track entitled "Everything" on MySpace. The song was recorded last weekend. The band recently re-issued, remastered, and repackaged 2001's In The Eyes of The Lord.
Mithras Complete Recording New Album
After three years, UK death metal duo Mithras have completed work on their latest album, titled "Behind The Shadows Lie Madness." The record will be released worldwide by Candlelight Records and will feature art by Dan Seagrave who is known for his work with Morbid Angel, Entombed, Suffocation and many others. The release date should be announced soon.
As previously reported, Mithras announced new live guitarist Alex de Moller (of underground London based band SCYTHIAN) into the fold earlier this year.
Mithras' latest album, Worlds Beyond The Veil, was reissued via Candlelight Records in the UK/Europe in March, 2004 and in the U.S. through Candlelight in September, 2004. The album was originally released in September, 2003 via Golden Lake Productions.
Taake Frontman Putting Together New Lineup
TAAKE frontman Hoest has issued the following update:
"Yeah, I've been out of jail for a while. Corax [TAAKE guitarist], however, still has a few years left of his sentence.
"At the moment I'm putting together a new lineup. There has been talk about a European tour next year. In the meantime, check out TAAKE's split 10-inch with GIGANTOMACHY [featuring Corax], soon available from Agonia Records."
TAAKE's side of the mini-LP includes a DESTRUCTION cover as a special bonus. Expect around 35 minutes of "pure darkness and evil," according to a press release.
November's Doom, Agalloch Eurpean Tour Dates
November's Doom will be touring Europe with support from Agalloch, Saturnus and Thurisaz. Here are the dates:
11/17 Helmond,NL @ Plato
11/18 Vosselaar, BE @ Biebob
11/19 Hengelo, NL @ Metropool
11/20 Kopenagen, DK @ Loppen
11/21 Berlin, GER @ K17
11/22 Katowice, PL @ Mega Club
11/23 Prague, CZ @ Black Pes
11/24 Munich, GER @ Backstage
11/25 Wervik, BE @ Gildenhuis
11/27 Manchester, UK @ Satan's Hallow
Skinless Australian Tour Dates
Skinless will embark upon a brief tour of Australia and New Zealand in November. Here are the tour dates:
11/03 Sydney, Australia @ Manning Bar w/ Nevermore, Terrorust, Ruins, M.S.I.
11/04 Canberra, Australia @ University of Canberra Refectory as part of Metal For The Brain fest w/ Alchemist, Blood Duster, Gospel of the Horns, Fuck...I'm Dead and more
11/06 Brisbane, Australia @ Her Majesty's Basement w/ M.S.I., Excruciate, Internecine Exoriation
11/10 Adelaide, Australia @ The Lizard Lounge w/ M.S.I., Omnium, Meat Wallet, Obsidian Aspect
11/12 Melbourne, Australia @ The Tote w/ M.S.I., Odiusembowel, The Ocularis Infernum, Beyond Terror, Beyond Grace, Dominaeon
11/14 Hobart, Australia @ The Trout Bar w/ M.S.I., Three Victims, Separatist
11/16 Wellington, New Zealand @ Subnine
11/17 Auckland, New Zealand @ Kings Arms w/ Odiusembowel, Ulcerate, Dawn of Azazel
11/18 Christchurch, New Zealand @ Jetset Lounge w/ Odiusembowel, Brutalised Mortality, Meat Yard
11/19 Hamilton, New Zealand @ Upsett Records w/ Odiusembowel, Dawn of Azazel, Gomorrah, Content to Bleed, Antagonist
Interview
Interview With Mark Jenkins From Life In Shadow
Having formed originally in 2003, like any hard working band, LIFE IN SHADOW, has gone through its share of changes. But they have managed to keep all their wheels on the tracks still in their highly competetive local music scene of Illinois, and have come up with a very impressive demo that has started to stir quite the commotion among the truest of metalers. They have a slew of upcoming shows, including appearing on the Hell Fest bill in Sheffield, Illinois on October 28th with many other great underground acts. I am pleased to have gotten in some time with their bass player, Mark Jenkins, who was cool enough to answer some questions I had for him.
Sinescent Choose Rhythm Guitarist
Sinescent have posted the following update on myspace page:
"After several months of try outs and constant deliberation we have finally made our decision!
We would like to welcome Veeken Tashjian as our new Rythm Guitarist as well as a permanent member of Sinescent.
Welcome to the jungle buddy! We're very excited to have you on board!
In other news:
We are in the middle of booking several shows for the month of November. We will be introducing some amazing new material that will truely sound better than anything you've ever heard before. You thought you knew Sinescent, Prepare to be shocked and blown away!
See you guys soon!! We will be announcing our upcoming shows shortly!
Rock n' Roll!
-SINESCENT"
Smile Empty Soul Announce Tour Plans/New Album
Smile Empty Soul have revealed their touring plans for the next two months. In addition to their tour with Evans Blue, the band has released a slew of headline dates with Brazil and Gosling.
To coincide with the release of their new album Vultures, the band has also scheduled an in-store appearance at The Virgin Megastore in Downtown Disney, Orlando on October 27th. Vultures will hit stores three days earlier on October 24 through Bieler Bros. Records.
Dates with Evans Blue:
10/18 Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom
10/20 Orono, ME @ Ushuaia
10/22 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
10/27 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
No Support Announced Dates:
10/28 Lucie, FL @ The Mojo Room
10/29 Tallahassee, FL @ Floyds Music Store
10/30 Ft. Myers, FL @ Ricochets
10/31 St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theater
11/3 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
11/4 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
11/5 Little Rock, AR @ Juanitas
11/7 Baton Rouge, LA @ Clicks Billiards
11/9 Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
11/17 Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
11/24 Warren, MI @ The Ritz Concert Venue
Dillinger Escape Plan Drummer Announces Clinics
The Dillinger Escape Plan drummer Chris Pennie has scheduled a handful of free drum clinics for late October.
These dates (October 23 in Rockaway, NJ and October 26 in Dearborn, MI) are the first to be announced for Pennie's second clinic tour. The two-hour clinics will include demonstrations on technique, performance and solo pieces, an extended question and answer session with Pennie, and his perspective on the application of music theory in the writing and performing of the music of The Dillinger Escape Plan.
Pennie comments on the clinics; "First and foremost, being able to perform, teach, and ultimately share your knowledge with other people is a great feeling. I love talking about the process of making music. That's probably the most fascinating aspect to me; getting inside someone's head and finding out how they arrived at that sound they made on whatever instrument they may play."
"Doing clinics is much different from playing shows," Pennie continues, "I try to cover as much as possible within the two hours I have. Everything from playing Dillinger songs to talking about a practice routine, to music technology, etc. On the performance side, it's just me alone on the drums, so the challenge is making that statement on the kit."
Additionally, Pennie appears on Magna Carta's recently released Drum Nation Volume 3 alongside some of the best players (Ken Schalk [Candiria], Chris Adler [Lamb of God], Jermey Colson [Steve Vai], Justin Foley [Killswitch Engage] and more) in the hard rock drum world. Pennie created, composed, and performed all the instrumentation on "YMCA Or TCBY" exclusively for Drum Nation. To preview "YMCA Or TCBY" check out the following link: http://www.magnacarta.net/drum/songs/MA908609.mp3.
Chris Pennie drum clinic performances:
October 23 - Rockaway, NJ @ Ritchie's Music Center (7 pm)
October 26 - Dearborn, MI @ University Center Stage at University of Michigan-Dearborn (7 pm)
Decrepit Birth Announce Temporary Bassist
Decrepit Birth have posted the following update:
"We would like to officially announce that Erlend Caspersen (Blood Red Throne, The All Seeing I), will be filling in as our touring and session bassist until a permanent bassist can fill the position. We are very happy to have him in the line up, as he is one of the most amazing young bassists in the scene. You can see him on the road with us in January across Europe, tour dates coming soon!
We are still looking for a permanent bass player who is willing to relocate to our area and be a serious and professional member of Decrepit Birth. All that are interested should contact, decrepitbirth@msn.com"
Peeping Tom Announce European/UK Tour
Former Faith No More singer, Mike Pattion's band, Peeping Tom, has announced the following UK and European tour dates:
with Gnarls Barkley
November 1 - Paris, France @ Grand Rex
November 3 - Manchester, UK @ Academy
November 5 - London, UK @ Brixton
with Dub Trio:
November 6 - Leuven, Belgium @ Depot
November 8 - Paris, France @ Elysee
November 9 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
November 11 - Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle
November 12 - Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall
November 13 - Berlin, Germany @ Postbanhnhofer
November 14 - Munich, Germany @ Elserhalle
November 16 - Florence, Italy @ Flog
November 17 - Milan, Italy @ Magazzini
November 18 - Pordenone, Italy @ Deposito Giordino
November 19 - Bologna, Italy @ New Estragon
November 21 - Vienna, Austria @ Arena
November 22 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Rote Fabrik
November 25 - Liverpool, UK @ Academy
November 26 - London, UK @ Koko
November 27 - Wulverhampton, UK @ Wulves Wulfrun
Music from Peeping Tom can be heard on their myspace, http://www.myspace.com/peepingtomispatton
Incubus Announce Tour Dates
Incubus have announced the following tour dates:
January 5 - Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
January 6 - Seattle, WA @ The Paramount
January 7 - Portland, OR @ Roseland
January 9 - San Francisco, CA @ Warfield
January 12 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA
January 13 - Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock
January 15 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee
January 17 - Dallas, TX @ Gypsy Tea Room
January 18 - Austin, TX @ La Zona Rosa
January 19 - Houston, TX @ Verizon Wireless Theatre
January 21 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
January 22 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock
January 23 - Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
January 25 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
January 26 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
January 29 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
January 30 - Boston, MA @ Avalon
January 31 - New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom
February 2 - Detroit, MI @ State Theatre
February 3 - Cleveland, OH @ Agora
February 4 - Toronto, ON @ Koolhaus
February 6 - Chicago, IL @ Riviera
February 7 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theatre
February 8 - Denver, Co @ Fillmore
February 11 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
Incubus' new album, "Light Grenades", will be released November 28th. The tour will be their first in over 2 years.
Amon Amarth Break Onto Billboard Charts
Amon Amarth's seventh release (sixth for Metal Blade), "With Oden on Our Side", hit the Billboard charts for first week’s sales reaching #15 of the Heatseakers/New Artist Chart, #26 on the Top Independent Albums Chart, and #42 on the Billboard Hard Music Chart. Overseas, "With Oden on Our Side" entered the German charts at #21, Swedish Charts at #21 and the Austria charts at #27!
Amon Amarth, as previously reported, will be embarking on a month-long European tour in support of "With Oden on Our Side" and will follow-up with a U.S. tour as direct support to Children of Bodom starting on the 1st of December in Detroit, MI.
Tune into MTV2’s Headbangers Ball tonight to catch the premier of Amon Amarth's first video off of "With Oden on Our Side" for the track "Runes to My Memory". Amon Amarth's video for "Runes to My Memory" was directed by Bill Schacht.
Nemhain Post Demo Tracks Online
NEMHAIN, featuring CRADLE OF FILTH drummer Adrian Erlandsson and his wife Morrigan Hel, have updated their MySpace page with the tracks 'Speed Queen' and 'Heroin Child'. Check them out at this location.
Nemhain recently issued the following studio report in regards to their new demo:
"Having completed a few gruelling days of intensive recording to get our long awaited demo done, we're now dragging our arses (and our pile of equipment and gadgetry) back to London to get on with things before our next gig.
With the aid of coffee, cookies and our good friend Mr Jack Daniel's, we have recorded four songs for your listening pleasure. These are: 'Ana', 'Herion Child', 'Honey' and 'Speed Queen'.
As previously reported, Nemhain will play at The Purple Turtle in London, UK on October 14th.
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