Metal News for October 29, 2004
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18 news articles posted on this day.
Charlie Clouser Profiled On NPR
NPR's Day to Day producer Rob Sachs profiled musician Charlie Clouser, who scored the soundtrack for the horror film Saw. Clouser has a history of writing provocative music as a former member of the band Nine Inch Nails.
Before joining Nine Inch Nails in 1994, Clouser worked with hard-driving bands such as Prong, Marilyn Manson and White Zombie. His instrumental work has appeared on the soundtracks to The Matrix and Scream, and he's currently co-producing the new album by the band Helmet.
Crowbar Mixing New Album
New Orleans based sludge-meisters Crowbar are currently mixing their new album, "Life's Blood For The Downtrodden", in Miami, FL for a February 8, 2005 Stateside release through Candlelight Records.
"Life's Blood For The Downtrodden" was produced by the working team of Warren Riker (Down) and Rex Brown (Pantera, Down). Brown also handled the bass duties on the album, which marks a return to the group's recording line up of drummer Craig Nunenmacher (Black Label Society). Upon completion, it will be the Crowbar's first studio album in over three years.
Crowbar's current touring line up is as follows: More...
King's X Make In-Store Appearance
KING'S X will be making an in store appearance on November 11 at Guitar Center in Roseville MI at 6:30 p.m. Here's the address:
Guitar Center
30530 Gratiot Ave.
Roseville, MI 48066
Confessor Release New EP 'Bluepring Soul'
Reunited progressive metal masters Confessor have made available for sale their recently recorded three-song demo, entitled "Blueprint Soul". The demo, which was recorded at Osceola studios in Raleigh with producer Dick Hodgin, contains the tracks "Blueprint Soul", "Sour Times" and "Hibernation". Audio samples and ordering information can be found at the group's official web site.
Confessor, who are currently being represented by Corrosion Of Conformity's former management company, split up in the early '90s after releasing one full-length album (1991's "Condemned") and EP (1992's "Confessor"), with the with the rhythm section going on to form Fly Machine. Confessor reformed in 2002 following the death of guitarist Ivan Colon, who passed away due to cardiac complications.
Ironsword Releases Sophomore Effort
Portugese underground cult epic metal band, IRONSWORD have just released their 2nd CD, "RETURN OF THE WARRIOR", through the Miskatonic Foundation. 12 new songs of skullcrushing raw 80's molten metal in the vein of Manilla Road and Omen.
The Haunted Guitarist Speaks
The Haunted six string man Patrik Jensen recently spoke to Blistering.com about the group's split with Earache Records and frontman Marco Aro, and the band's latest release, "rEVOLVEr", among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow:
On the split with Earache:
"Earache Records kind of hijacked The Haunted. The Haunted is my band, but they claimed that while three At The Gates members were in the band, The Haunted needed to fulfil the old At The Gates contract. So we never really signed a deal with Earache Records, they simply made sure that we just took over the old contract I guess. So At The Gates had three more albums to complete, which we have finally completed. Now we were free to sign our own contract with anyone we chose to sign to. Well, needless to say, we weren't that happy with the way Earache Records just took complete control over the band, and the kind of backing they gave us wasn't what we considered enough for what we needed to grow. So we moved on to Century Media Records. I don't think anyone is happy on Earache Records these days! (Laughs) I heard that they had recently lost Morbid Angel too, so I don’t know what is happening there. It seems to be a bit of a sinking ship these days."
On new label, Century Media Records: More...
Short Nonpoint Headlining Tour
NONPOINT has lined up some headline dates leading up to their headline run with 36 CRAZYFISTS and CANDIRIA.
November 5 - Townson, MD @ Recher Theatre
November 6 - Bradford, MA @ Club 125
November 7 - Rochester, NY @ Steel Music Hall
November 8 - Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
November 9 - Syracuse, NY @ The Tundra
November 10 - Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Icon
December 4 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheater
Headbangers Ball DC Show At 9:30 Club Cancelled
The December 15th date for the HEADBANGERS BALL III tour, featuring CRADLE OF FILTH, ARCH ENEMY, BLEEDING THROUGH, HIMSA, at the 9:30 club in Washington D.C has officially been cancelled. No official word or reason has been released, but the show is 100% off according to siN.
The Esoteric Set Tentative Tracklisting
The Esoteric have set the tentative tracklisting for their upcoming Prosthetic Records debut, "With The Sureness Of Sleepwalking." The record will hit stores on February 22, 2005, and the tracklisting is as follows:
This Is Dedicated To The Prettiest One
Until The Grave Gives Up The Ghost
Your New Burden
The Curse Of Greyface
A Fool’s Errand
Make Fine Dreams
[Instrumental]
Ram-faced Boy
His Eternal Enemy
Somnambulist
No Jazz Before The Rumble
Eye Child
Bloodjinn and The Red Death East Coast Tour
Bloodjinn and The Red Death are set to begin their East Coast tour together. Here are the tour dates:
10/31 Bath NY @ Little Pickle w/ If Hope Dies
11/1 Wilkes Barre PA @ Cafe Metropolis
11/2 Harrisonburg VA @ TBA
11/3 Wilmington NC @ The Soapbox
11/4 Myrtle Beach SC @ The Limelight
11/5 Summerville SC @ All Books
11/6 Spartanburg SC @ Ground Zero
11/7 Orlando FL @ Backbooth w/ Premonitions Of War, Embrace Today
11/8 Daytona Beach FL @ Nicely's
11/9 Jacksonville FL @ The Imperial
11/10 Marietta GA @ Swayze's
11/11 Anniston AL @ Angel Heart
11/12 Birmingham AL @ Cave 9
11/13 St. Louis MO @ Gma's
11/15 Chicago IL @ Transmission Gallery
11/16 Cleveland OH @ TBA
11/17 Lemoyne PA @ Championship
Jon Oliva's Pain begins 2004-2005 World Tour
Jon Oliva's Pain, the band featuring Savatage Mastermind Jon Oliva, announces the beginning of the 2004/2005 World Tour in support of his solo debut titled 'Tage Mahal!
Tampa FL., hometown to Oliva and the band, will begin the tour at Boomerz Boiler Room in Seminole FL, and then on to Greece for 3 shows. The band will perform 2 electric shows in both Athens, and Thessaloniki, and a very special "once in a lifetime all acoustic show" in Athens.
Jon Oliva - "The Greek fans are clearly one of the biggest supporters of my music over the last 20 years, I just wanted the chance to give something back to them for all their incredible dedication to me, Savatage, and now my new project, Pain. Performing an all acoustic show for the Greek fans is going to be very special for me, and the band. I can't wait... expect lots of surprises!"
Dates are confirmed - Venues to be announced in the coming days: More...
NIN Change Album Title to 'With Teeth'
Nine Inch Nails are to call their new album 'With Teeth'. Originally titled 'Bleedthrough', this is due out in March, and features Foo Fighters/Probot mainman Dave Grohl guesting on drums.
Deicide Taps Cannibal Corpse Guitarist For Tour
Cannibal Corpse guitarist Jack Owen has been brought in by Deicide for their upcoming UK/European shows. He'll temporarily replace Brian Hoffman, who can't do the tour for 'unavoidable personal reasons'.
Unsigned, Depswa Working On New Album
Depswa are currently working on a new album. It's being co-produced by the band and Ron Hill (Korn, Eminem, Cypress Hill), with a projected release date at some point next year. The band are presently unsigned. They intend to finish the as-yet untitled album and then negotiate a suitable deal.
Slipknot, Chevelle Do 'Offraod Fury 3' Soundtrack
Slipknot, Lostprophets and Chevelle are all to have songs featured on the soundtrack for the game 'Offroad Fury 3'. This is a racing game, due out next week in the United States.
Funeral For A Friend Plan Re-release With DVD
Funeral For A Friend are to have their debut album, 'Casually Dressed And Deep In Conversation', re-released in America on November 2, with a limited edition bonus DVD. This coincides with their US tour alongside Taking Back Sunday and Atreyu.
Megadeth's MacDonough Checks In From The Road
Megadeth bassist James MacDonough posted the following message on the band's web site: "The shows have been awesome, and a huge thank you to all your support in the process. Dave [Mustaine] did say, welcome to Megadeth, get ready to fly by the seat of your pants, a common saying among the Drovers. Everything has been real exciting and is just getting started. The responses on the shows have definitly been an uplift as well. We're all looking forward to the future. Also some new songs will make their way into the set very soon. We've been trying to post for some time but Internet access fluctuates."
H.I.M. Photos From Edinburgh
HIM performed live at the Corn Exchange in Edinburgh, Scotland on Sunday (October 24). Check out pictures from LFI.
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