Metal News for October 29, 2007
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Woe Of Tyrants Sign With Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records has announce the signing of Chillicothe, Ohio's WOE OF TYRANTS.
According to a press release, WOE OF TYRANTS is "comprised of five guys dead-set on playing metal the way they want to, never listening or caring what scene they belong to or what sells the most records; who mix the best of death, thrash, and power metal in a concoction that defies pigeon-holing. Mix the vintage sounds of TESTAMENT and METALLICA, brutal death metal, epic power metal, and even some southern fried flair thrown on top, and you have what has become known as WOE OF TYRANTS."
Commented the band: "We are extremely excited about working with Metal Blade and feel that we have a lot to offer the label and more importantly the heavy metal community all together. We feel Metal Blade has our best interests at heart as they've shown their dedication to their artists and fans by releasing some of the best metal in the world for decades. We have always stuck with our guns when writing and performing our music, refusing to give into any of the trends or clichés that pop-up in the heavy music genre and are very thankful that Metal Blade has not let this go unnoticed. We are prepared to unleash the best and most crushing material we've written thus far and hope to reach as many people possible with our music. We are blessed to have such an opportunity. Keep a lookout for our debut, and lots of touring, this is only the beginning!" More...
Interview
Checking In With Matt From Centralia
Centralia, the hard hitting Trenton, New Jersey metal act has been hard at work over the past couple of months. They're preparing to release a full length album, playing shows around the tri-state area, and trying to put an East Coast tour together. You can keep up to date with the band at their myspace page and their website.
I talked to drummer Matt Cook via email for some metal Q&A. More...
Maiden and Metallica To Be In Rush Documentary
Micol Marotti of PlaybackMag.com reports that boutique distributor Grindstone Media is hoping to have a hit on its hands with "Rush: The Documentary". The $1.5 million feature doc about the famed rock band is produced and directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn — the creative team behind the 2005's "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" — and executive produced by Grindstone president Paul Zimic.
McFadyen — currently in Helsinki, Finland with RUSH's Snakes & Arrows tour — finds it ironic that despite the band's influence on groups as diverse as the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and METALLICA, that this will be the first in-depth look at its history and influence.
"Most Canadians are aware of RUSH, but I don't think that the degree of their success or influence on the international music scene is recognized or respected. We're talking about a group that is ranked fifth in the world for most consecutive gold and platinum albums behind groups like THE BEATLES and the STONES," he says.
The doc will include new interviews with some of rock's biggest names — including members of METALLICA, NIRVANA and IRON MAIDEN — plus never-before-seen footage shot by singer Geddy Lee himself, which Grindstone hopes will attract Canadian broadcasters.
Clutch Kick Off North Amercian Tour
CLUTCH will kick off a North American co-headlining tour alongside progressive rock unit COHEED AND CAMBRIA tonight (October 29th) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The month-long trek will conclude on November 29 in NYC. Clutch are touring in support of its latest full-length release, From Beale Street To Oblivion (DRT Entertainment).
Upcoming Clutch dates currently include:
October
29 - Kool Haus - Toronto, ON
30 - House Of Blues - Cleveland, OH
31 - House Of Blues - Cleveland, OH
November
1 - Fillmore of Detroit - Detroit, MI
2 - Riveria Theatre - Chicago, IL
3 - The Canopy Club - Urbana, IL
4 - The Copper Dragon - Carbondale, IL
6 - Fillmore Auditorium - Denver, CO
7 - Great Salt Air - Magna, UT
9 - Warfield Theatre - San Francisco, CA
10 - Soma - San Diego, CA
11 - Wiltern Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
13 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
15 - House Of Blues - Dallas, TX
16 - Warehouse Live - Houston, TX
17 - Waterloo Park - Austin, TX
19 - House Of Blues - Lake Buena Vista, FL
20 - Tabernacle - Atlanta, GA
21 - House Of Blues - North Myrtle Beach, SC
23 - Millenium Center - Winston-Salem, SC
24 - Norva - Norfolk, VA
25 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC
27 - Palladium - Worcester, MA
28 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA
29 - Roseland Ballroom - New York, NY
Stolen Babies Release More Tour Dates
STOLEN BABIES will hit the road next month with CREATURE FEATURE:
November 11 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
November 12 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
November 13 - Logan, UT @ Club NVO
November 15 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
November 16 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
November 17 - Spokane, WA @ The Blvd
November 20 - Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
November 21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Knitting Factory w/ Bad Acid Trip
November 24 - Las Vegas, NV @ Emergency Room Lounge
Dillinger Escape Plan Post Another New Song Online
Another new THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN track, entitled "Horse Hunter" (featuring a guest appearance by MASTODON's Brent Hinds), has been posted at this location. Also available is video footage of the band rehearsing a new song called "Party Smasher". Watch the clip below.
Both cuts come off THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's new album, "Ire Works", due on November 13 through Relapse Records. The CD was recorded with long-time engineer Steve Evetts at his Omen Room Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
"Ire Works" track listing:
01. Fix Your Face
02. Lurch
03. Black Bubblegum
04. Sick On Sunday
05. When Acting As A Particle
06. Nong Eye Gong
07. When Acting As A Wave
08. 82588
09. Milk Lizard
10. Party Smasher
11. Dead As History
12. Horse Hunter
13. Mouth Of Ghosts
According to Headbanger's Blog, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN began shooting two videos from "Ire Works" on September 28 with producer/director Ilan Sharone (STOLEN BABIES, ZEBRAHEAD).
The less complex of the two will be "Milk Lizard", a bizarre hybrid of performance video and surreal concept clip, in which an ordinary bar fight turns into the oddest ride of a chair's life. "I wanted to leave the bar environment by shooting what the viewer thinks is a normal looking performance video," Sharone told Headbanger's Blog. "Once the fight breaks out, a chair is thrown at a guy and flies out of the bar, taking on a life of its own. We see the chair go through the streets and town until it finally comes to the aid of an elderly lady who desperately needs a chair to sit on."
The other video — for the track "Black Bubblegum" – makes the first look like something by BREAKING BENJAMIN. "'Black Bubblegum' has a 'Twilight Zone' look and feel to it with an added touch of the extra-bizarre," Sharone says.
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Five Finger Death Punch Announce Tour
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH — the Los Angeles-based band featuring ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts, former MOTOGRATER vocalist Ivan Moody (Ghost), ex-U.P.O. guitarist Zoltan Bathory, former DEADSETT bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer — has confirmed the following headlining shows:
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH only:
Oct. 29 - Spokane, WA @ The Boulevard
Oct. 31 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
With OBLIGE:
Nov. 02 - El Paso, TX @ Club 101
Nov. 03 - Dallas, TX @ Curtain Club
Nov. 04 - Lubbock, TX @ Jake's Back Room
Nov. 06 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
Nov. 08 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Nov. 09 - Abilene, TX @ Midnight Rodeo
Nov. 10 - Tyler, TX @ Clicks
Nov. 11 - Lafayette, LA @ Grant St. Music Hall
Nov. 14 - Jackson, MS @ The Fire
Nov. 16 - Iowa City, IA @ Picador
Nov. 17 - Detroit, MI @ The Ritz
Nov. 19 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
Nov. 20 - Flint, MI @ Machine Shop
Nov. 21 - Madison, WI @ The Majestic
Nov. 24 - Toledo, OH @ Frankies
Nov. 25 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small's
Nov. 27 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Rock
Nov. 29 - Green Bay, WI @ Doubles
Nov. 30 - Urbana, IL @ Canopy Club
Dec. 07 - Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere's
Dec. 09 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
Dec. 10 - Albuquerque, NM @ Edge Holiday Show
Dec. 12 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theatre
Dec. 13 - Denver, CO @ Ecks Saloon
Dec. 14 - Wichita, KS @ KITC's Not So Silent Night
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH's debut album, "The Way of the Fist", entered the The Billboard 200 chart at position No. 199. The CD shifted over 5,400 copies via traditional retail outlets and moved another 1,400 units in digital downloads in its first week of release.
"The Way of the Fist", was released on July 31 via Firm Music, a branch of the highly successful entertainment talent management company The Firm. The CD was recorded at Next Level Studios with Stevo "Shotgun" Bruno (PRONG, MÖTLEY CRÜE) and at Complex Studios with Mikey Sarkisyan (SPINESHANK). Mixing and mastering duties were handled by Logan Mader (MACHINE HEAD, SOULFLY).
Deftones Frontman Talks About New Material
DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno has told MTV.com that the group's fans can expect the follow-up to 2006's "Saturday Night Wrist" to be on store shelves by fall 2008. According to Moreno, the band has spent about six weeks writing for it and wants to spend the next three coming up with even more material.
"The band's been working really good together and utilizing our time really well," he said. "We have a little more than half an album's worth of material right now — written completely. We plan to have a record's worth of material written before the holidays, and we'll start recording at the beginning of next year.
"The last two records have been a lot more impersonal," Moreno continued. "Once we started using computers, it got super impersonal. Everybody would come in separately and do their parts. We looked back to our sophomore album, where we wrote and recorded it and mixed it in four months, and that's still one of my favorite records we've ever done. We want to work in that way [again], all together in one room, and we just play everything until it's memorized, and then we'll record it live. That's what we did with our first records."
Moreno said he won't be contributing guitars to the yet-untitled LP, and he feels that aids the creative process. "[Guitarist] Stephen [Carpenter] has been writing tons of songs, and he's got some really great ideas," Moreno said. "I don't think I'm slowing things down by trying to change everything in the midst of writing it — I am letting them write the music, and I'll take care of the vocals."
The singer said the material the band has come up with so far is "dance-y" and "way uptempo-ish, which is kind of neat."
"[Drummer] Abe [Cunningham] is playing really, really fast, and I like that," Moreno said. "It's way more energetic. Our last couple of records have been more midtempo, which is the stuff I tend to write. But on this record, everything is more snappy."
Sebastian Bach Track Leaked To Huge Response
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach's version of AEROSMITH's "Back in the Saddle", one of three tracks on Bach's forthcoming CD "Angel Down" that features GUNS N' ROSES' Axl Rose on vocals, has leaked and was played a few times late last week on an Active Rock station in Texas. According to the station's rep, the phones went off the hook when the song was played and it became the station's #1 most requested track!
Sebastian got the cover of his new CD, "Angel Down", tattooed on his arm by tattoo artist extraordinaire Kat Von D on the October 23 episode of "LA Ink". Watch the segment below.
The cover art for "Angel Down" is an original painting by Bach's late father, the celebrated Canadian artist David Bierk who died in 2002. The painting, entitled "David Watching", was painted in 1990, so an emotional choice for Bach. Bierk also created the cover artwork for SKID ROW's 1991 album "Slave To The Grind", which Rolling Stone voted one of the top 5 album covers of the year. His paintings have been exhibited in art galleries all over North America.
Bach will release "Angel Down" on November 20. The album was produced by Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST), and recorded at Sound City Studios and Under City Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Joining Bach in the studio were guitarists "Metal" Mike Chlasciak and Johnny Chromatic, Bobby Jarzombek on drums, and Steve DiGiorgio on bass. GUNS N' ROSES' Axl Rose makes a special guest appearance contributing vocals on three of the album's songs — "(Love is a) Bitchslap", a cover of AEROSMITH's "Back In the Saddle" and "Stuck Inside". More...
Mercenary Vocalist Issues Recording Update
Vocalist Mikkel Sandager of the Danish metallers MERCENARY has issued the following update:
"Right now I have finished my third day of recording the vocals for the next MERCENARY album.
"As always, it is very very exciting to be allowed to make the vocals for such talented made music. They have done it again, I truly believe. But as always, it is seriously hard work.
"After the first three days I have completed the clean parts for four songs... so only seven to go!
"I am really looking forward to hearing the finished result as I am doing all my tracking to drums and guitar tracks only.
"Gotta go, boys and girls... 10 hours of recording takes its toll."
"The Hours That Remain" entered the national album chart in Denmark at position No. 67. The follow-up to 2004's "11 Dreams" was produced by Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, COMMUNIC, MAROON, HATESPHERE) and features artwork by Travis Smith (DEATH, KATATONIA, OPETH). Guest musicians on the CD include SOILWORK's Björn "Speed" Strid and HEAVEN SHALL BURN's Marcus Bischoff.
New King Diamond Video In Final Editing Phase
KING DIAMOND's video for the song "Give Me Your Soul" is now in the final editing phase and is expected to be released around Halloween. The band's first clip in 17 years was shot in September with director Bill Schacht from video company Aestheticom, which has previously worked with DIO, ALICE COOPER and DREAM THEATER, among other artists. Speaking to MTV.com, the group's frontman/namesake — who is currently suffering from a herniated disc — said about the video shoot, "They limited what I had to do, of course, so I only did one day of shooting for 90 minutes, but just standing there moving a little bit in the full outfit was very difficult. And afterwards, I got one of those sharp attacks of pain that I hadn't had in a month and a half. The only thing I can compare it to is a really super-bad toothache or earache. And afterwards, I was like, 'OK, I'm not ready [to tour] yet.' "
KING DIAMOND's latest album, "Give Me Your Soul ... Please" entered the Swedish national chart at position No. 28. The CD also landed at No. 58 on the Danish chart (the second highest new entry on the chart behind VELVET REVOLVER).
"Give Me Your Soul ... Please" sold 4,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 174 on The Billboard 200 chart.
Wednesday 13 Cancels Last Two Tour Dates
Due to a death in the family, Wednesday 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) will not play the final two shows of the U.S. Ghouls On Parade tour. The overseas shows will not be affected by this.
Fans are advised to call the venues to see if the other bands on the tour are still performing.
The affected dates are as follows:
Oct. 29 - Hangar - New Orleans, Louisiana
Oct. 31 - Ground Zero - Spartanburg, South Carolina
Horror High, LLC has set a February 5, 2008 U.S. release date for Wednesday 13's video project "Weirdo-A-Go-Go". This will be Horror High, LLC's first release to be distributed by Caroline/EMI.
Horror High, LLC is still looking for the right company to partner with for distribution overseas.
"Weirdo-A-Go-Go" features the campy and morbid sense of humor that any fans of Wednesday 13 can expect. In the first two episodes, Wednesday 13 hosts clips and trailers of cheap horror flicks, along with performing schlocky but witty skits with his strange and wacky sidekicks. The program promises to resurrect the tradition of Saturday morning TV shows that Wednesday 13 grew up on — the random creations of Sid and Marty Krofft and Pee Wee's Playhouse mixed with the comedic approach of horror hosts Commander USA, Elvira, and Zacherely. The project was shot by Rafa of Core Entertainment, Inc. Rafa is most noted for the video and web site projects he has done for AVENGED SEVENFOLD, EVANESCENCE, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED, STATIC-X and the Dimebag tribute bracelet.
WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) will release his already completed new album, "Skeletons", in March/April 2008. "We have been meeting with various record labels and want to make sure we find the right home," reads a posting on Wednesday's MySpace page. "We want to give the new record label as much time as needed to really set up the CD. This CD is very personal to W13 and he wants to make sure it gets the proper attention." Tentative songtitles set to appear on the album include "From Here to the Hearse", "Dead Carolina", "All American Massacre" and "Not Another Teenage Anthem".
Diecast Kick Off U.S. Tour
After an extremely busy year DIECAST will wrap-up the Internal Revolution touring campaign with their first headlining US tour in over three years. The massive two month trek, which also has EKOTREN and MOWER in the support slots, kicks off on November 3rd. See the band’s MySpace page for the complete tour itinerary.
Diecast greatly expanded their fanbase after two massive North American tours alongside SEVENDUST, in addition to breaking through to Active Rock radio with the 'Fade Away' and 'Nothing I Could Say' singles. The group has already begun the songwriting process for their new full-length release and are now poised to deliver their most focused and dynamic album yet.
Paul Stoddard (vocals) states: “Hey everyone. We are really psyched about our up coming headlining tour. This will be the last Diecast run until the next album and it's a chance for all diehard fans and friends to get the full on hour long headlining experience. Tickets are selling great and the first show in New Jersey is already sold out, so if you haven't gotten your tickets yet, you should get them now. We are also still accepting YouTube video auditions for our new bass player/background vocalist position. If you want to audition please send us two videos (one of you playing and one of you singing). You can do it with a simple web cam and then send a link to diecastseeksbassplayer@gmail.com. We look forward to receiving your submissions as well as partying with everybody on the road these next couple of months.”
Get Thrashed Expect April DVD Release
The makers of Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal have issued the following brief message:
"For all those who have been asking - Get Thrashed: The Story Of Thrash Metal should be out on DVD April, 2008. More details coming soon!!!"
Get Thrashed documents the history of thrash metal by dissecting the genre from its head banging beginnings to the present day resurgence. The film features some incredible vintage live footage as well as interviews from legendary acts such as EXODUS, SODOM, ANTHRAX, METALLICA and more!
Michael Schenker Checks In
Guitarist MICHAEL SCHENKER (ex-UFO, SCORPIONS) checks in with the following update:
"Hi Everyone,
Hope all is well with you guys and that you are not too confused yet.
We are currently working on a new Web Site due to improvement and it will be up and running very soon. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Also, we are preparing for a New MSG studio album. It will be an album with great well known musicians (the choices are fantastic), followed up by a World tour. More about it later.
In between, I may be doing some live shows with MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS.
As you probably have already heard, I am giving guitar lessons. These lessons can ONLY be booked through:
Goott Records
e-mail: msguitarlessons@earthlink.net
phone: 00447504150200
Location: North London
£200 (1 hour)
Keep in mind that the line is only open from 10 am till 7 pm (UK time). This is a booking line only.
Goott Records is also opening a new management office for Michael Schenker businesses only, such as:
• Concert Bookings
• Various Projects
• Recording Sessions
• Fan Club
• Guitar Lessons
• Distribution
• Merchandise and more.
Thank You 5 will be released soon... This time it may involve a rhythm section.
Other events and projects are movie soundtracks and some concerts with Siggi Schwarz.
Thats all for now. More soon.
All the best, Michael."
Certain Clothing Banned At Alice Cooper Show
According to Matthew Atkins from Icbirmingham.icnetwork.co.uk, fans of MOTÖRHEAD and ALICE COOPER have been promised an evening of relentless, ear-splintering dirty rock ‘n’ roll experience at the NEC Arena concert next month.
They have also been told they cannot wear studded belts, large rings, trouser chains or dog collars.
While the stars on stage can wear more or less whatever they like in keeping with their chosen image, fans going along to their November 10 concert had beware - if you're sporting any of the above paraphernalia or other items dedicated rockers wouldn't be seen without, be prepared for them to be confiscated at the door.
All in the name of health and safety.
"To ensure the comfort and well-being of our visitors, the NEC group does not permit any item to be taken into the venue that could be considered a potential safety risk to any member of the public," said a spokesman.
Dark Funeral Video To Be Released Online Tomorrow
DARK FUNERAL's video for the song "Attera Totus Sanctus" will premiere at midnight on Tuesday/Wednesday, October 30-31 at BoneyardPress.net.
"I originally intended to have this video finished during the summer," said Boneyard Press president Hart D. Fisher. "But Shane [Bugbee, director of 'Club Satan') dropped out of the project and my wife's recovery from cancer has been much more difficult than we'd expected. I had to go it alone, but the delay gave me a chance to put together three separate cuts of the video. One is your R-rated cut, the other is your average XXX, but the third cut, man that's some taboo-busting s**t going on. Only the band and Rob Black are going to be given copies of that version."
"Attera Totus Sanctus" will play all day on Halloween until the witching hour, when the video will be pulled from the web site. "So you better get your pain while we're dishing it out," warns Fisher.
Hart D. Fisher is an underground horror legend with a worldwide following. He recently finished co-producing the world's first feature horror film ("The Bunker") written and directed by a blind director, Joseph M. Monks. Fisher is currently working on his next feature film project, "13 Bloody Kisses", distributing his first feature film "The Garbage Man", running his post-production house Crime Pays Inc. and is supervising the translation of his book "Poems for the Dead" into Spanish for publication in Bolivia.
Tool Frontman 'Taking Over' XM Channel 48 Tomorrow
Maynard James Keenan (PUSCIFER, TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE) will seize control of XM 48 Squizz tomorrow (Tuesday, October 30) at 3:00 p.m. ET. He will play various tracks off the new PUSCIFER full-length CD, "V is for Vagina". "We're sure Maynard has something up his sleeve other than just introducing songs as well," says XM 48 Squizz's Program Director Bodhi.
PUSCIFER is streaming its debut album, "V is for Vagina", in its entirety at this location. Due on October 30, the record features contributions from a number of artists, including PRIMUS drummer Tim Alexander, ex-NINE INCH NAILS member Danny Lohner, producer Alan Moulder and actress Milla Jovovich. The first single is called "Queen B." (view video below).
Maynard James Keenan recently told The Pulse of Radio that PUSCIFER has been around in one form or another since the early '90s, when a version of the outfit would perform at a Los Angeles comedy club. But Keenan said that PUSCIFER is much more than just another band to him. "Absolutely," he said. "This is much more of just a collaborative, creative outlet on all levels with various people, and hopefully with this new digital age, it'll be something that starts to kind of set a precedent for how other people work with other people, free from label contracts and just kind of express to express, and not really worry about taking over the world with it."
Keenan also has a merchandise company under the PUSCIFER banner, and plans to make several short films as part of the project.
TOOL will begin what could be its final tour in support of 2006's "10,000 Days" on November 14 in Austin, Texas.
Chicago Powerfest Dates Announced
The sixth edition of the Chicago Powerfest will take place May 2-3 at the Pearl Room in Mokena, Illinois.
Commented festival organizers CRJ Productions: "We've been hard at work since the last fest trying to put together an amazing package of bands that cross a variety of metal genres so we can bring you the ultimate weekend of powerful metal! Things are shaping up quite nicely and we're looking forward to making our first announcement regarding confirmed bands (10-14 in total) in the coming weeks."
Tickets will be available for individual days as well as two-day passes, and the on-sale date will be announced once all bands are confirmed. Additionally, CRJ Productions is introducing an official fan sponsorship/VIP program this year that will give fans a higher level of participation in the fest and a chance to take advantage of some cool perks.
For more information, visit www.chicagopowerfest.com.
Headline News
Onheil Returns w/ Videoclip and Free Online Single
The Dutch Blackened Metal band Onheil proudly presents their self-produced online videoclip "As hope dies". This video looks back at the first years of the band. This song is also available as a free mp3-download on MySpace. These two releases mark the return of Onheil with a new line-up, now containing 3 guitarists, that was formed earlier this year.
The video and mp3 can be found on the following URL's:
YouTube (video only)
MySpace
Official Band Website
Onheil is currently preparing themselves for their first full-length album to be recorded in 2008 and doing some live shows, of which one of them will be with Mayhem from Norway. More...
More Bands Added To German Fuck The Commerce Fest
LIVIDITY, EXCREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS and HOUWITSER are among the first confirmed bands for next year's Fuck The Commerce festival, set to take place May 1-13, 2008 in Altes Lager (near Jüterbog), Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows:
May 2, 2008:
DEBAUCHERY
DROWNED CHILD
ETERNAL BLEEDING
GORYPTIC
HOUWITSER
INFERIA
MASS INFECTION
PROFANATION
SIKFUK
VOLTURYON
WEAK ASIDE
May 3, 2008:
DEADBORN
DEBT OF NATURE
EXCREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS
FLAYING
LIVIDITY
PURGATORY
SELFTORTURE
SLIT
THE ATMOSFEAR
For more information, click here.
Iced Earth To Tour U.S. Next Spring
According to a posting on ICED EARTH's official web site, the band is planning on hitting the road in the U.S. in March/April 2008, to be followed by tours in Australia, Canada, Japan and Russia, among other countries. More details will be announced soon.
ICED EARTH's new song "Framing Armageddon" has been posted on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Framing Armageddon - Something Wicked Part I", which sold 7,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 78 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD is the follow-up to 2004's "The Glorious Burden", which has shifted more than 70,000 copies in the U.S. to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
ICED EARTH's official web site, IcedEarth.com, has posted a 33-minute minute audio interview it conducted with Jon Schaffer on September 24, 2007. Topics covered in the interview include the relevance of chart positions in the Internet age, the impact of illegal music downloads on the band's touring schedule, "Something Wicked Part II" recording update, the upcoming November UK tour with HEAVEN AND HELL, touring in 2008, and future plans for the "Set Abominae"/"Something Wicked" storyline.
"Framing Armageddon - Something Wicked Part 1" expands the "Something Wicked" storyline first introduced in the trilogy of the same name appearing on the 1998 release, "Something Wicked This way Comes". "Framing Armageddon" will be followed in February/March 2008 by the band's ninth full-length studio release, tentatively titled "Revelation Abomination - Something Wicked Part 2" , continuing where "Framing Armageddon" leaves off.
ICED EARTH will support HEAVEN AND HELL on a U.K. tour beginning on November 4 in Newcastle.
Slash Schedules New York City In Store Appearance
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will make an in-store appearance tomorrow (Tuesday, October 30) at 7:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble (4 Astor Place) in New York City.
For more information, call 212-420-1322.
Slash — real name Saul Hudson — quit GUNS N' ROSES in 1996 after falling out with singer Axl Rose for the umpteenth time.
But the guitarist, who now plays in VELVET REVOLVER, claims he has tried to make sure his new book, "Slash", is as even-handed as possible.
He says, "This is not a vehicle for me to vent. It's not to lambast Axl or to talk shit about anybody else. It's just telling the story as I knew it."
In a recent interview with E! Online, Slash said the book will include a bunch of stuff about his years with GUNS 'N' ROSES, but not necessarily because he was feeling nostalgic on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of "Appetite for Destruction".
"I never wanted to write a book, because it would be too final," Slash explained. "The only reason I wrote it is because a lot of the stuff I was reading and seeing about the band got pretty frustrating. I just had to straighten out some shit."
"It almost reads like a journal, except for the fact that I never wrote anything down," Slash said. "It was a hard book to make, because I was pretty fucked up from 1980 to 2000-something. I really had to dig deep to try and remember a lot of shit."
Live The SymphOnyx Video Posted Online
A live video of The SymphOnyx performing their song "In the arms of Morpheus" from Auditório Municipal de Murça in Portugal has been posted online on YouTube More...
Just For Fun
Metallica's Lars Ulrich For Mayor?!
Each day until voters go the polls November 6, The Examiner lays odds on local figures that could take on San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (who has absolutely no real competition). Today's candidate is none other than METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich.
Read Lars' profile and see his odds at becoming San Francisco's next mayor at this location
More Bands Confirmed For Bang Your Head Festival
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN'S RISING FORCE and FORBIDDEN are the latest acts confirmed for the 2008 edition of Germany's Bang Your Head!!! festival which is scheduled for June 27th - 28th at Messegelände in Balingen, Germany.
Confirmed acts now include: AGENT STEEL, AGE OF EVIL, BREAKER, CONTRACRASH, ENSIFERUM, FORBIDDEN, GRAVE DIGGER, GREAT WHITE, KORPIKLAANI, LIZZY BORDEN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN'S RISING FORCE, ONSLAUGHT, RAGE, SAXON, TANKARD, TYR and WHITE LION.
Obituary To Shoot "Evil Ways" Video
Frontman John Tardy from Tampa-based death metal legends OBITUARY has issued the following update:
"We have a lot going on right now! It took me a while to recover from that US Tour, so I have a lot to get you caught up on! First, we set up some shows in New York and New Jersey in December. I am looking forward to a nice trip up north in December and playing a couple of sick shows. It should be a good time and we hope to see you all out there.
Second, we are trying to get a video shot for 'Evil Ways'. I am not sure what it is going to be like yet, but we are trying to get something going. I will give you all a heads up when we start shooting and have a full video shoot report!
Europe! January is getting closer and closer and those dates have all been confirmed. We have a lot of shows planned all over the place so make sure to check out the tour dates to see where we will be."
Dimmu Borgir Win Best Metal Album Award
The members DIMMU BORGIR had finished performing at Nuclear Blast's 25 Anniversary Festival in Stuttgart, Germany on Saturday, October 27th and were backstage when they found out they had won Norway's 2007 Alarm Award (the equivalent of a North American Grammy) for their album In Sorte Diaboli, in the Best Metal Album category.
Other metal nominees for the 2007 edition of the Norwegian Alarm Awards included SATYRICON (Now, Diabolical), AUDREY HORNE (Le Fol), MAYHEM (Ordo Ad Chao), KEEP OF KALESSIN (Armada).
Napalm Death Check In From Brazil
UK grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH have issued the following update from bassist Shane Embury:
"Yep late it is, Napalm have one more show to go in Rio de Janiero tommorow (October 30th) and then home we go, it's been a good tour but as ever a long one.
I think we get back for twp days at tops then we head to Russia for three shows - the climate change there will be something as always I think and you never really prepare for but it's always cool to play there - lots of great memories.
So what else can I think of at this time in the morning??? Oh yeah do any of you guys know I have a label called Feto Records with Mick Kenney from ANAAL NATHRAKH??
Well check that link out on my friends space and add us as friends, as we are going to be doing our best to push some extreme new music your way in the near future
I am off to bed the new Nathrakh and NYIA kicks ass!!!"
Nightwish Issue Apology To VIP Ticketholders
Nightwish posted an apology on their website to VIP ticket holders who didn't get their chance to meet the band:
We are extremely sorry that you missed meeting us after the show on Saturday 27th of October. We were already waiting at the corridor to come out and meet you guys but then we heard the security had mistakenly pushed you (VIP ticket holders) out.
We will do all in our power to make this up to you. If you have the VIP ticket or even the stub, you can get the signed poster from the House Of Blues box office. Also as an added way to show how we feel , you can also send your ticket stub to the following address and inside , please include your mailing address and full name, so that we can send a package with some free items personally from us for you. Whether you purchased it on the internet or at the House of Blues box office , you will be able to receive a package .
The address for mail is
Nightwish / Foo King Entertainment Inc
6220 lemona Ave # 8
Van Nuys , Ca 91411
As mentioned, we are truly sorry for your mistreatment!
Sincerely,
Anette, Marco, Jukka, Emppu, Tuomas
Byzantine Announce Release Date For New Album
West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE will release their new album, "Oblivion Beckons", on January 22, 2008 via Prosthetic Records. Two songs from the CD are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. According to a press release, the tracks "Nadir" and "Expansion and Collapse" showcase "the wider range" that BYZANTINE has pursued on its newest release. The album's cover artwork was created by Donnie Searls, who also directed the band's "Jeremiad" video and the "Salvation" DVD.
Regarding the musical direction of "Oblivion Beckons", BYZANTINE frontman OJ Ojeda previously said, "We took a couple different paths on this one, stripping down some things like the vocals for a more aggressive style and then going out on a limb on some other things we have never tried before. This album is more varied than anything we have done prior and, clocking in at around an hour, should have more than enough metal for all our friends and fans."
"Oblivion Beckons" track listing (in alphabetical order):
01. Absolute Horizon
02. All Hail the Endtimes
03. A Residual Haunting
04. Catalyst
05. Centurion
06. Deep End of Nothing
07. Expansion and Collapse
08. Nadir
09. Oblivion Beckons
10. Pattern Recognition
11. Receiving End of Murder
12. The Gift of Discernment
"Oblivion Beckons" is the follow-up to 2005's "...And They Shall Take Up Serpents", which received critical acclaim for progressive song structures and thrash-oriented musicianship.
Lacuna Coil Comment On Australian Gigantour
LACUNA COIL vocalist Cristina Scabbia and guitarist Cristiano Migliore have both commented on the band's upcoming Gigantour dates in Australia with MEGADETH:
Scabbia: "When I got asked if I wanted to sing a song with Megadeth on the album United Abominations I couldn't believe it, it was such a big honor for me, and a great new experience for sure. But now that we've been invited to be a part of Gigantour, I'm even more excited because we will finally be able to show Australia how Lacuna Coil can kick some serious ass!"
"Not only that, but I'll get to see old friends like DEVILDRIVER. And we can't wait to meet the other bands as well. It's gonna be FUN!" More...
Exclusive Incendiant Song, "Ancient Chaos," Online
In conjunction with Jordan River Entertainment, Mute Records, and Salt Lake City, Utah thrashy death metal band, Incendiant, we've posted an exclusive track on Metal Underground.com's MySpace page to promote their current album, "Incendiant." You can listen to the track exclusively on our MySpace page for the next month - starting today – so head over now and check it out.
To hear additional music from Incendiant, check out their MySpace page here.
W.A.S.P. Announce Two More Tour Dates
W.A.S.P. performed a two hour show in Athens, Greece on October 27th as part of The Crimson Idol 15th Anniversary Tour. The complete setlist was as follows: 'The Titanic Overture', 'The Invisible Boy', 'Arena Of Pleasure', 'Chainsaw Charlie', 'The Gypsy Meets The Boy', 'Doctor Rockter', 'I Am One', 'The Idol', 'Hold On To My Heart', 'The Great Misconceptions Of Me' - Intermission - 'Hate To Love Me', 'L.O.V.E. Machine', 'Wild Child', 'Take Me Up', 'I Wanna Be Somebody', 'Blind In Texas'.
In other news, W.A.S.P. will play Jaxx in West Springfied, Virginia on February 15th and 16th. More...
Hydrogyn Confirm New European Tour Dates
HYDROGYN have confirmed their upcoming European tour schedule, which features the on a bill with FREEDOM CALL, NIGHTMARE And KRAGENS. It is as follows:
November
10 - Opwijk, Belgium - St. Pauluszaal
11 - Mulhouse, France - Noumatroff
12 - Notre Dame De Gravenchon, France - Arcade
13 - St-Nazaire, France - V.I.P.
14 - Pau, France - Parc De Expos
15 - Toulouse, France - Havana Cafe'
16 - Marseille, France - Korygan
17 - Lyon, France - C.C.O. Villeurbanne
18 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino
19 - Nancy, France - Chez Paulette
22 - Novara, Italy - Le Piccole Iene
23 - Verona, Italy - Lucille
24 - Rome, Italy - Jailbreak
25 - Pisa, Italy - Borderline
Piledriver Issue Update
Canuck metal legends PILEDRIVER issue the following update:
"Kinky (guitars, vocals) here to give you an update on the recording of our Metal Manifesto album. Well, where to start. OK, to say that I'm pleased with the results so far would be a BIG understatement!! I truly feel that something magical and very metal was captured last night. Our original goal for the day was to go in and track drums and maybe some bass guitar for four songs...but instead we got far more done. In fact we got drums, bass guitar, rhythm guitars and vocals for 4 songs done. Plus I was able to get guitar solos done for two songs. So I think it's safe to say we are ahead of schedule. Oh, I know some of you are probably wondering what songs we tackled so far. They would be: 'Metal Manifesto', 'Blood Bath', 'Saw Your Face' and 'Battle Axe'. We are scheduled to return to the studio in the middle of November to continue tracking another four songs at this rate we should (keep your fingers crossed) be done by Christmas. Well that's all for now...I will post another blog now with photos and more comments."
Seven Witches Issue Update
SEVEN WITCHES have issued the following update:
"Just a quick update for all of you..."
"Touring with VOLZ is wrapping up. We have a few more shows to go and then I'm hitting the stage with the LIZZY BORDEN gang again. Lizzy is tearing up the East Coast with 3 dates to celebrate the upcoming release of their new album, Appointment With Death."
Lizzy posted this: "...for all of you on the East Coast, we are launching AWD with some Halloween CD release parties where we will be performing songs from Appointment With Death as well as some of the Borden fan faves. We are also very happy to announce that Jack Frost will be sitting in with us again (as he did so brilliantly at the New England Metal Fest) as a second guitarist." More...
Modern Life Is War Cancel Tour Dates
MODERN LIFE IS WAR have posted the following update:
“MLIW is back at home for the moment. There is a family emergency and our only option was to cancel some of the dates on the tour. We will not be making it to any of the shows up to 11/3 at the earliest. Finishing the tour is up in the air. As soon as we know we will let you all know. We are not sure if the shows with RUINER and HOUR OF THE WOLF are still happening, but if they are, PLEASE go out and support them.”
Intestinal Disgorge Post New Song Online
You can check out a new song from San Antonio, Texas’ INTESTINAL DISGORGE entitled “Ed Kemper” online over at the band’s official MySpace page. The track comes off their upcoming split with MOTHERPIG.
DEP Post Rehearsal Video of New Song Online
You can check out a video of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN rehearsing their new song “Party Smasher” online here. The track comes off the band’s highly anticipated upcoming new album, Ire Works, which is set to be released on November 13th through Relapse Records. More...
Merauder Post New Demo Track Online
Brooklyn, NY-based hardcore act MERAUDER have posted a demo of a new song from their forthcoming new album online over at their official MySpace page for your listening pleasure.
Stream Queensryche's Entire Cover Album Online
QUEENSRŸCHE's upcoming collection of covers, "Take Cover", is available for streaming in its entirety at ArtistDirect.com.
Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate, guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone, bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield put their stamp on 11 classic tracks with "Take Cover" (cover artwork). The album is available November 13 at regular physical retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested price of $13.98, with a digital version also available for the suggested price of $7.99. The album will also be released on 180-gram vinyl on November 20 for a suggested price of $13.98. More...
Onslaught To Tour Europe With Ektomorf
Guitarist Nige Rockett of of the reactivated British thrashers ONSLAUGHT has issued the following update:
"Due to circumstances beyond our control, we sadly announce that the 'X-mass Festival Tour' scheduled for December has been postponed. However, the tour will now go ahead in January 2008 under the title of the 'Black Winter' tour. More details of the line up and dates to follow very soon...
"This does not mean we're gonna be taking time off during December. We have now been confirmed as very special guests on the 'Rockfalls Giant' tour with EKTOMORF. It is predominently a tour of Germany with one other show in Vienna, Austria."
EKTOMORF and ONSLAUGHT with POSTMORTEM and DAYS OF GRACE:
Nov. 29 - Schweinfurt (D) Stadtt Bahnhof
Nov. 30 - Freiburg (D) Crash
Dec. 01 - Obermarchtal (D) Kreuz
Dec. 02 - Wuerzburg (D) Soundpark Ost
Dec. 03 - Giessen (D) Muk
Dec. 04 - Darmstadt (D) Steinbruch Theater
EKTOMORF and ONSLAUGHT with DAYS OF GRACE and CASKETNAIL:
Dec. 05 - Trier (D) Ex Haus
Dec. 06 - Hamburg (D) Logo
Dec. 07 - Pirmasens (D) Quasimodo
Dec. 08 - [to be announced]
Dec. 09 - Wien (AT) Viper Room *TBC
Dec. 11 - Koeln (D) Underground
Dec. 12 - Berlin (D) K17
Dec. 13 - Hannover (D) Mz Nord
Dec. 14 - Glauchau (D) Alte Spinnnerei
Dec. 15 - Osnabrueck (D) Bastard Club
The Ocean Push 'Precambrian' Back A Week
Berlin's THE OCEAN has had the release date of its extensive concept album, "Precambrian" (Metal Blade Records) pushed back to November 12 from the previously announced November 5. The double-disc effort is the soundtrack to the beginning of evolution, subdivided into two successive geological eons ("Hadean/Archean" and "Proterozoic"). The songs are divided into five subordinate eras, with the songtitles carrying the names of subordinate geological periods. Disc 1 features the typical THE OCEAN brutality while Disc 2 shows the deeper, more emotional side of what the collective also stands for.
"Precambrian" will be available as a deluxe digipack and was recorded in the band's own Oceanland studio as well as in Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, Los Angeles and Seattle. Once again the incredible artwork was done by highly acclaimed artist Martin Kvamme (FANTOMAS, TOMAHAWK, PATTON/KAADA). More...
Benedictum To Release New Album In January
San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM will release their sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", in Europe on January 11, 2008 via Locomotive Records (March 4 in the U.S.). The follow-up to 2006's "Uncreation" will contain 10 original songs plus a cover version of the ACCEPT classic "Balls to the Wall". The digipack edition will also include a cover of RAINBOW's "Catch the Rainbow". Guest musicians on the CD include George Lynch (ex-DOKKEN), Manni Schmidt (ex-RAGE, GRAVE DIGGER), Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN, FOREIGNER) and Craig Goldy (DIO).
"Uncreation" was produced by Jeff Pilson and featured guest appearances by Craig Goldy on the nine-minute epic "Valkyrie Rising" and bass legend Jimmy Bain (DIO, RAINBOW, WORLD WAR III) on the band's cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "The Mob Rules".
Hemlock Sign With Blind Prophecy Records
Las Vegas, Nevada-based metallers HEMLOCK have inked a deal with Blind Prophecy Records. The band's new album is tentatively scheduled for release in early 2008.
According to a press release, HEMLOCK "is a heavy and brutal onslaught of metal with an arsenal of catchy lyrics, creative breakdowns and melodic hooks. [The band] considers their real home to be on the road, continuing to carve a name for themselves in the underground. They have toured with the likes of SLAYER, HATEBREED, SOULFLY, OTEP, SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, DISTURBED, OBITUARY, CHIMAIRA, DROWNING POOL, HED(P.E.), SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SHADOWS FALL, SNOT, DEVILDRIVER, SEPULTURA, EXODUS, SEVENDUST, ARCH ENEMY and several more. Touring eight to nine months a years, HEMLOCK has done regional headlining tours in the Southwest and has also toured across the U.S. several times."
For more information, visit their Myspace page.
Vanmakt Postpone Swedish Dates
Mainman Gorgoth of the Swedish black metal band VANMAKT has issued the following update:
"Due to that Gráal had major surgery this week and that his doctor told him to rest, we have to postpone our gigs in Västervik, Falun and Sundsvall in the end of November. We will try to re-schedule the dates to the spring of 2008, but as of right now we will not play any gigs, at least not this year. Gráal needs his rest and he will get it. But as soon as he is fit to go we will start rehearsing the new songs that we haven't recorded so that we stand ready if and when we will enter the studio for a second album."
"In other news I will record the vocals on the promo next week. Everything sounds killer, and we have finally got a sound that we like. Björn is a hell of a soundman!"
Close-Up Baten Cruise Confirm Municipal Waste
Richmond, Virginia thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE are the final confirmed act for the Close-Up Båten metal cruise, which is scheduled to depart Stockholm, Sweden on February 14, 2008 and return the following day. The festival lineup is as follows:
SOILWORK
BACKYARD BABIES
DANKO JONES
AVATAR
GENERAL SURGERY
MUNICIPAL WASTE
For more information on Close-Up Båten, click here.
Twisted Sister Guitarist To Perform With Lordi
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French will join Finnish monster rock n' roll band LORDI on stage tonight at The Fillmore in New York City.
French, who played on the song "Chainsaw Buffet" off the band's 2007 release "The Arockalypse", will join the band in full TWISTED SISTER attire for the track "It Snows In Hell".
LORDI, who triumphantly rocked this year's Ozzfest across North America, is currently on tour as direct support for TYPE O NEGATIVE. Remaining dates are as follows:
Oct. 29 - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza - New York, NY
Oct. 30 - The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 31 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ More...
Nightwish's New Album is Certified Gold In Sweden
NIGHTWISH's new album, "Dark Passion Play", has been certified gold in Sweden for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. The CD, which has already achieved triple-platinum status in Finland after selling more than 90,000 copies, has shifted 20,000 units in the United States since its October 2, 2007 release.
A brand new audio interview with Anette Olzon conducted on October 15, 2007 in West Springfield, Virginia has been posted online at MetalExposed.com.
In an interview with ChartAttack.com, NIGHTWISH keyboardist and main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen broke down why so many people have embraced NIGHTWISH's music: "Our music is very diverse. There's the real heavy stuff, there's a lot of ballads as well, and the hybrid of orchestra with guitars, so it's a little bit for everybody, I guess.
"I think it's the honesty of the music. We've never followed any trends. We've always done things our own way. People have inner feelings when they sense what's real and what's not. Even though we are kind of childish and kind of a naive band, there is a lot of honesty, and that's what people can appreciate."
Sepultura Issue Another Update From India
SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green has posted the second entry in an ongoing tour diary covering the band's first-ever appearance in India. It reads as follows:
"I awoke very early at least for me 9:00 am and descended downstairs for breakfast. I was hungry and I was looking forward to having something typical for an Indian breakfast. I proceeded experimenting with various spicy dishes and continued going back for more, it was all extremely delicious."
"I was anxious to see New Delhi and only a few people who were up and ready to go. I called Jean [Dolabella, drums] because I know that he mentioned the day before that he wanted to go anywhere at anytime. Caio, our lighting engineer, and his brother Albert, who is filming our entire trip in India, were also ready to go so we set out to place called Qutub Minar." More...
Daath Post Third 'Daathumentary' Episode Online
Atlanta-based extreme metal outfit DAATH has posted the second video clip in the "Daathumentary" series. A description of the clip — view here— reads as follows: "DAATH gets a new ride and hits the road for Ozzfest."
DAATH is curently seeking a new vocalist following the recent exit of Sean Farber. The band is looking for a distinctive voice to augment its brutally unique sound and mirror its complex conceptual background.
DAATH is on tour with DARK FUNERAL and NAGLFAR, with longtime friend Sean Z filling in on vocal duties. The group is looking for a vocalist with versatility, a touring heart and a fervent love for all DAATH has to offer. "We don't want a one-dimensional singer, we want someone diverse with range and power," says guitarist Eyal Levi. "We like vocalists with signature diversity such as Mikael Åkerfeldt, Vortex, Phil Anselmo and David Vincent." More...
Ace Frehley To Play Unannounced Concert Tonight
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will play an unannounced concert at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York tonight (Monday, October 29) beginning at 10:00 p.m. Opening the show will be the ALICE IN CHAINS tribute band FACELIFT.
The venue details are as follows:
The Chance
6 Cranell St.
Poughkeepsie, NY
(845) 471-1966
www.thechancetheatre.com
Tickets are $20 and are available at the door only on a first-come, first-served basis (no advance sales!).
Ayreon Reveal Complete List Of Guest Musicians
AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer Arjen Lucassen, has revealed the complete list of musicians who appear on the group's new album, "01011001", tentatively due in January 2008. It is as follows:
Vocalists:
Daniel Gildenlöw (PAIN OF SALVATION)
Tom Englund (EVERGREY)
Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN)
Anneke van Giersbergen (AGUA DE ANNIQUE, THE GATHERING)
Jonas Renkse (KATATONIA)
Bob Catley (MAGNUM)
Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN)
Floor Jansen (AFTER FOREVER)
Steve Lee (GOTTHARD)
Magali Luyten (VIRUS IV)
Ty Tabor (KING'S X)
Simone Simons (EPICA)
Liselotte Hegt (DIAL)
Phideaux
Marjan Welman
Wudstik
Arjen Lucassen
Instrumentalists:
Arjen Lucassen: Guitar, Keyboards, Synths, Bass Guitar, Programming
Tomas Bodin (THE FLOWER KINGS): Keyboards
Derek Sherinian (PLANET X): Keyboards
Joost van den Broek (AFTER FOREVER, STAR ONE): Keyboards
Michael Romeo (SYMPHONY X): Guitar
Lori Linstruth (ex-STREAM OF PASSION): Guitar
Ed Warby (GOREFEST): Drums
Jeroen Goossens (FLAIRCK): Flute
Ben Mathot (DIS): Violin
David Faber: Cello
More information, including soundclips, is available at this location.
Watch Body of Scars Phoenix Concert Footage Online
Amateur video footage of BODY OF SCARS — the new Phoenix, Arizona-based band featuring JAG PANZER drummer Rikard Stjernquist and former 40 GRIT vocalist/guitarist James Santiago — performing at Joe's Grotto in Phoenix on October 26, 2007 can be viewed here.
BODY OF SCARS' self-titled debut album was released on October 2.
Formed in August 2006, BODY OF SCARS' current lineup is completed by lead guitarist Randy Davis (MOTIVE).
For more information, visit the band's MySpace page. More...
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