BITGOTA and Despised Split CD Through Relapse

Bodies In The Gears Of The Apparatus and Despised Icon will reportedly be teaming up to release a split with Relapse Records in 2005. Both groups will contribute three new songs and BITGOTA have already recorded their material at Trax East studios in New Jersey. Stay tuned for more information.

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Satyricon US Tour Plans, Including Joey Jordison

On December 2nd SATYRICON will kick off their second US tour of the year. The tour will include SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison on drums, who will be acting as a replacement for drummer Frost who's inability to enter the US has been due to heightened homeland security. Frontman Satyr had this to say about touring the US, "Frost's Visa to enter the States case has made everything extremely difficult for us and there have even been times I've thought to give up on touring America.”

...but carried on to say, “I'm just very glad that we have a new tour lined up. I think all of our fans stateside will agree that SATYRICON deserve a better chance to establish the band and our style of music we believe in than, more so than we've had so far.

I think our music, our effort and all the people who believe in SATYRICON in the US want us to succeed and Joey Jordison is a good example of that. I never had to convince him that touring with Satyricon would be "cool". It was rather a question of overcoming the practical obstacles with Joey being a key member of a very successful band. His enthusiasm and skills are exactly what SATYRICON needs to raise the spirit in the camp. I have looked for drummers over here and most of them are afraid they can't match Frost's level of drumming so they pull out before we even get started with them. Joey and I have spent a lot of time making sure he is well prepared and it is nice to be able to fulfill the wishes of all the fans I talked to on the MORBID ANGEL tour who wanted to see us play in America. SATYRICON is coming back!"

Dates lined up so far include (subject to change): More...

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Slipknot Collecting Maggot Art

Slipknot is looking to collect Maggot art, pictures, letters, pictures of tattoos - anything and everything from all the Maggots out there. If you have anything you created that you'd like to send to the Knot, please email the image of it to: Slipknot@roadrunnerrecords.com.

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Paradise Lost Announces Album Title & Tracklisting

Paradise Lost announced today (Oct. 6) that the title of their newest album will be "Paradise Lost" — in celebration of their 10th studio album since their full-length debut, "Lost Paradise," was released in 1990. Artwork and tracklisting are still to be confirmed.

The follow-up to 2002's "Symbol of Life," Paradise Lost was recorded primarily at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, England under the guidance of producer Rhys Fulber (Fear Factory, Front Line Assembly) and is the group's first to feature drummer Jeff Singer (ex-Blaze). Singer joined the group in May as the replacement for Lee Morris, who left the band in March due to "personal and musical differences."

The upcoming CD is being described by singer Nick Holmes as "definitely the heaviest album we have done in the last ten years."

Working songtitles set to appear on "Paradise Lost" include: More...

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Imagika Signs With Mausoleum Records

San Francisco speed/thrash metallers Imagika have signed a licensing deal with Mausoleum Records for the worldwide release of their fourth full-length album, "Devils on Both Sides," tentatively due in February 2005.

Work on "Devils on Both Sides" began in early 2003, with producer Neil Kernon (Nevermore, Cannibal Corpse, Deicide) originally slated to handle the whole CD. The addition of new vocalist Norman Skinner meant that the group were forces to re-write the songs and re-cut vocals which were originally done with their previous singer, causing a conflict in Neil's schedule, which resulted in the group bringing in Juan Urteaga (Vile, Skinlab) to finish the CD. "Things worked out great as Juan is pure metal and has a passion for all things heavy!" the band writes. "The new material has some surprises as we were able to bring in some more melodic aspects due to Mr. Skinner's killer vocal range. No worries there’s plenty of metal going on and we’re still laying out the killer riffs!" Final cover artwork for the CD was produced by Imagika drummer Henry Moreno.

"Devils on Both Sides" track listing: More...

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Wintersun Seeks Replacement Guitarist

Unfortunately Oliver has decided that he can't continue in Wintersun as a guitarist because his time is filled with other activities/jobs. So Wintersun is looking for a guitarist and a synth player, but they are mainly looking for Finnish members.

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Nora Begin Work On New Record

Nora have returned to the "basement" to begin work on their next full-length. The group starting writing new material last month and several songs are now beginning to materialize. According to frontman Carl Severson, "[the material is] heavier and feels like a natural progression from 'Dreamers and Deadmen'." The effort has tentatively been titled "Save Yourself," and although no studio time has been booked thus far, look for the record to hit stores in 2005 through Trustkill Records. Meanwhile, the Nora have lined up a handful of dates:

10/17 Farmingdale NY @ The Downtown w/ Madball, more
10/31 Montclair NJ @ Bloomfield Ave. Cafe w/ The Banner, more
11/10 Norfolk VA @ TBA w/ Atreyu
11/14 Syracuse NY @ Club Tundra w/ Mastodon, If Hope Dies, more
11/21 New York NY @ CBGBs w/ A Life Once Lost, For The Love Of, more

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Love Is Red Lose Guitarist

Love Is Red and guitarist Adam Riser have reportedly parted ways as a result of "personal issues," though no further information has been made available. JB, of Atlanta's Twilight Of Idols, will be filling in for the group's November tour with Strung Out. No plans have been specified regarding a permanent replacement.

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Poison The Well Add Guitarist

Poison The Well have reportedly added guitarist Jason Boyer to their lineup as a replacement for Derek Miller, who left the group last month. Boyer has been playing with Miami bands All Hell Breaks Loose and Target Nevada. Consequently, All Hell Breaks Loose has in turn added 24 Hours To Live guitarist, Chad, to their lineup.

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Apocalyptica Tap Singers The Rasmus And H.I.M.

Finish cello-rockers APOCALYPTICA have returned to the studio to record the first single of their forthcoming album (due early February 2005). The song, entitled "Bittersweet", is a dark ballad, that features fellow-countrymen Lauri Ylönen from THE RASMUS and Ville Valo from H.I.M. on vocals. The single, written by Apocalyptica, Lauri and Ville together, will be released internationally on 29 November.

Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lötjönen, and Perttu Kivilaakso will appear alongside Lauri and Ville in the video for "Bittersweet", shot in the bandís hometown Helsinki and directed by renowned finish director Antti Jokinen.

Where in the beginning the classically-trained cellists established themselves with interpretations of Metallica, Slayer, and Sepultura classics, the band have developed their own writing skills for many years and matured while doing so. The new album will - just like its predecessors "Cult" and "Reflections" - again contain originally APOCALYPTICA-penned songs.

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Marilyn Manson Promotes Best Of Album In Hollywood

Marilyn Manson appeared at an in-store promotional visit to plug his latest album 'Lest We Forget: The Best Of' at Hot Topic in Hollywood, California on September 29th. Check out pictures from LFI.

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More Chevelle Tour Dates Announced

Chevelle will be heading out in support of "This Type of Thinking Could Do Us In" later this month. Dates thus far are as follows:

10/16 - Washington, DC - DC101 Chili Cookoff
10/17 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva
10/18 - Winston-Salem, NC - Ziggy's
10/19 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues
10/21 - Ft. Myers, FL - Centennial Park (WJBZ Show)
10/22 - Orlando, FL - Tinker Field (WJRR Show)
10/23 - Miami, FL - Bayfront Park (WZTA Show)
10/24 - Jacksonville, FL - Met Park (WPLA Show)
10/26 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
10/27 - Austin, TX - Austin Music Hall
10/29 - Kansas City, MO - Kansas City International Raceway (KQRC Show)
10/30 - Spring (Houston), TX - Cynthia Woods Pavillion (KTBZ Show)
10/31 - Little Rock, AR - Alltel Arena (KDJE Show)
11/02 - Urbana, IL - The Canopy Club
11/03 - Bloomington, IL - The Interstate Center
11/04 - Springfield, IL - State Fairgrounds Expo Center
11/06 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Ballroom
11/08 - San Francisco, CA - Grand Ballroom
11/09 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
11/10 - Fresno, CA - Selland Arena
11/12 - Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena (direct support to Korn)
11/13 - Salem, OR - The Armory (direct support to Korn)
11/14 - Seattle, WA - Tacoma Dome (direct support to Korn)
11/17 - Los Angeles, CA - Universal Amphitheatre (direct support to Korn)
11/20 - Tucson, AZ - Pima County Fairgrounds (direct support to Korn)
11/22 - Colorado Springs, CO - World Arena (direct support to Korn)
11/24 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Center (direct support to Korn)

Meanwhile, in celebration of the release of Chevelle's new CD, soundnova is holding a sweepstakes to win a digital camera. Sign yourself up to win here!

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