Metal News for October 7, 2004
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27 news articles posted on this day.
Scum Of The Earth Tour Dates Announced
Scum Of The Earth featuring former Rob Zombie guitarist Riggs and Powerman 5000 guitarist Mike Tempesta are set to embark on their first-ever tour in support of their debut album, Blah... Blah... Blah... Love Songs For The New Millennium. Confirmed dates are as follows:
October
26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Whisky-A-Go-Go
28 - San Francisco, CA - The Pound
29 - Portland, OR - The Viper Room
30 - Seattle, WA - The Catwalk
31 - Eugene, OR - WOW Hall
November
3 - Denver, CO - TBA
5 - Detroit, MI - Hayloft
6 - Toronto, ONT - The Rockit
7 - Buffalo, NY - The Continental
8 - Akron, OH - The Voodoo Club
10 - Montreal, QUE - Foufounes Electriques
11 - Ottawa, ONT - Babylon
12 - Attleboro, MA - Jarrods
13 - Reading, PA - The Silo
14 - Asbury Park, NJ - The Saint
17 - Fayettville, NC - Jester's Pub
Hammerfall Bassist On Tour To Help Others
On October 10, Hammerfall bassist Magnus Rosèn will begin a solo bass tour that will include dates in Sweden, Germany, England and South America. Only one twist — the South American dates are not for personal profit; all money will be donated to homeless children. "I had this idea and worked [on] it for a year now," Magnus said in a press release. "I tried to get a company to support the tour but I couldn't find a company interested in helping so I paid for everything myself. All of the money I make will go to homeless children in the streets, not one dollar will go to me."
Magnus went on to explain, "I tour with Hammerfall every two years for 10 months so I have time for this kind of project." As a matter a fact, the last time Magnus toured South America with Hammerfall, he used all of his earnings to put one woman through school for a year. "I don't think all people needs to do this, but if you have extra time or money and like to help take the chance. It's nice to care. Try!" With the future in mind, Rosèn says he will continue to give up to three weeks every year to help the needy.
The upcoming touring starts October 10 in Lima, Peru and will be a one-man show with no background music — only Magnus on bass performing songs from his three solo CDs: "Imagine a Place", "Reminiscence" and "Empty Room". "I have toured in Japan, the U.S., Europe and South America with my bass show before so it's not something new, but it is something many people don't know this about me."
For more information, visit www.magnusrosen.cjb.net.
Rammstein Conquer European Charts
"Reise Reise", the fourth studio album from German industrial metallers Rammstein, has entered the national album charts in the following countries:
No. 1: Switzerland
No. 1: Finland
No. 1: Austria
No. 2: Holland
No. 3: France
No. 6: Belgium
No. 17: New Zealand
No. 19: Australia
No. 37: U.K.
No. 54: Ireland
"Reise Reise" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on November 16. The album's first domestic single, the bilingual "Amerika", went into rotation on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" last weekend, while import single "Mein Teil" has already shown up on the "Resident Evil: Apocalypse" soundtrack as well as on Fuse's "Uranium".
Recorded primarily in Spain (El Cortijo Studio, Malaga), "Reise Reise" (translated as "Voyage, Voyage" or "Journey, Journey") was produced by Jacob Hellner, who has been integral to the band's studio work since day one.
Rammstein's upcoming tour begins November 1 in Mannheim, Germany and includes three nights at Berlin's Velodrom, as well as arena dates in Moscow, Prague, Barcelona and Helsinki. U.S. dates should follow in 2005.
Tesla Guitarist To Rejoin Band For Scorpions Tour
Tesla guitarist Tommy Skeoch will be rejoining the group for their upcoming tour with the Scorpions, which is scheduled to kick off October 21. "We would like to thank all of our fans for their tremendous show of support during the last few months," the band write on their web site. "We'd also like to extend a special thanks to Scott Johnson for filling in during Tommy's absence."
Skeoch had temporarily left the group in early July in order to enter an undisclosed facility to seek treatment for addiction.
A complete list of confirmed tour dates for the Scorpions/Tesla tour can be found at this location.
Rhapsody European Chart Positions Revealed
The new studio release from Italian symphonic metal band Rhapsody, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands Part 2: The Dark Secret", has entered the national album charts in the following countries:
No. 27 France
No. 33: Germany
No. 62: Switzerland
No. 70: Holland
No. 100: Norway
As previously reported, the limited-edition version of "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands Part 2 - The Dark Secret" includes a bonus DVD featuring the "Unholy Warcry" video, a documentary about the album recordings and an interview with acclaimed actor Christopher Lee ("Star Wars - Episode 2: Attack of the Clones", "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "Gremlins II", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"), who makes a very special appearance on the CD.
Dark Tranquillity Live Video Posted Online
Sweden's Dark Tranquillity have posted a snippet of their "secret" gig in Seoul, Korea on August 5. The entire show was broadcasted on Korean TV, and a clip of "Final Resistance", showing the intimate and energetic atmosphere of the gig, has been uploaded at this location (Windows Media, 17 MB).
As previously reported, Dark Tranquillity will be issuing a new EP, entitled "Lost to Apathy", on November 15 through Century Media Records. For the price of a regular single, the fans will get the following tracks and bonus features:
01. Lost to Apathy
02. Derivation TNB
03. The Endless Feed (Chaos Seed Remix)
04. Undo Control (live)
05. Lost to Apathy (video clip directed by Roger Johansson)
06. D.T. Screensaver
This single will serve to whet the fans' appetites for the group's seventh full-length offering, slated for worldwide release early next year.
Dark Tranquillity will be teaming up with long-running German thrashers Kreator for the "Enemy of God Tour 2005" beginning in February 2005. Two as-yet-announced opening acts will be added to the bill. A list of currently confirmed tour dates can be found at this location.
Six Feet Under Begin Recording New Album
Tampa, Florida-based death metalers Six Feet Under entered Morrisound studios on October 1 to start laying down tracks for the follow-up to "Bringer of Blood". Right now the band is recording all the music and then Chris Barnes will head over to the Hit Factory to lay down the vocals. Once again Barnes will be the producer and Chris Carroll will be handling engineering and mixing. As far as what this CD's subject matter will be about, Barnes says, "the material is dark and demented, and is not uplifting."
In other news, Six Feet Under will be playing Puerto Rico on Oct. 29 and Trinidad and Tobago on Oct. 30. Also appearing on the bill at both shows will be Hatebreed.
Fear Factory Record Dudley Boyz Theme Song
Fear Factory have just finished recording a new theme song for the Dudley Boyz of the World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., titled "Harder than Hardcore". This song marks the first time that Fear Factory singer Burton C. Bell has used someone else's lyrics in a song; the Dudley Boyz wrote their own lyrics for the song.
"It’s the first time I haven't used my own lyrics," Bell told DKS Online. "It was really different having to interpret someone else's words."
"Harder than Hardcore" will debut on "Raw" or "Smackdown" within the next couple of weeks.
In other news, Fear Factory are believed to be planning a European jaunt in December. A December 16 date in Belgium has reportedly been booked, with additional dates to follow.
Fear The Future Finish Recording Debut Album
Swedish black/death metallers Fear The Future have completed the recording sessions for their debut album, "The Bloody Beginning", at Sunlight Studios in Stockholm. "Nephente has done the last part of the vocals and that completes the recording session for the album," the group write on their web site. "In total the band has spent 13 days in studio Sunlight. The last sessions were delayed because of technical failures but this has now been solved and all parts are now spewed unto the tapes. Mixing of the album will start next week and will hopefully soon be followed by mastering."
Fear The Future's debut is being produced by Tomas Skogsberg (Entombed, Dismember) for an early 2005 release through New Aeon Media, a subsidiary of Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records). A total of 12 tracks are expected to surface on the album, including two cuts that originally appeared on the band's 2003 demo, "Demo I". Demo versions of the tracks "Dark Transmission on Dead Frequencies" (intro) / "Majestic Shadows" and "With My Eyes Wide Open" are currently available for download at the group's official web site.
The Project Hate Songwriting Update
The Project Hate, the Swedish band featuring Jörgen Sandström of Entombed/Grave fame on lead vocals, have just completed work on the fifth track out of the seven or eight planned for inclusion on the group's fourth studio album, according to a posting on the group's web site. "Rough demos of everything's been made to have something to work with as we write lyrics," the posting adds. "Three or four lyrics are pretty much completed as well and things are going good to say the least.
"We haven't got a date set for the recording just yet, but we know we are to enter the studio sometime in December for almost three weeks of recording. We have some titles ready as well and we might even have come up with the album title already. We'll see if we keep it or if we come up with something even better as we go along."
Axel Rudi Pell: Acoustic Performances Cancelled
German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell has abandoned plans to perform a few acoustic shows in Germany to promote his upcoming "The Ballads III" compilation. The cancellation is being attributed to "different reasons," according to a posting on Axel's web site. One of 'em was the very tight schedule to promote the tour properly."
"The Ballads III" is scheduled for release on October 25 through SPV Records. In addition to all of the group's ballads since the release of "The Ballads II", the disc includes three newly recorded songs: "Don't Say Goodbye" (a new Axel composition), a new acoustic version of "Forever Angel", and a cover version of RAINBOW's "The Temple of the King".
As previously reported, the second leg of Axel Rudi Pell are tentatively scheduled to perform at next year's Bang Your Head, Graspop Metal Meeting and Wacken Open Air festivals.
Blitzkrieg To Enter Studio In February
Legendary NWOBHM outfit Blitzkrieg are currently hard at work writing and arranging tracks for their next studio release. The follow-up to 2002's "Absolute Power" is at present scheduled to be recorded in February 2005 for a spring release date. More information will be made available soon.
Ancient Early Demo Recordings To Be Released On CD
Germany's Supreme Chaos Records will be issuing a CD containing Ancient's original "Eerily Howling Winds" demo tapes from 1993 along with other unreleased demo tapes from the beginning of the band's career. The CD, entitled "Eerily Howling Winds - The Antediluvian Tapes", is slated for release in March 2005.
In other news, Ancient's management is currently working on booking the official tours in support of the band's latest CD, "Night Visit". Ancient will also perform at the Tattoo the Mind Festival in Amneville, France on October 31, opening for the reactivated Swedish black/death metallers Dissection. Furthermore, the band have scheduled a tour in Russia and the surrounding areas in November. Ancient plan on touring Europe, the U.S., South America and Japan in 2005. More information will be made available soon.
Audioslave Guitarist: No Plans For Nightwatchman
Launch Radio Networks reports: Tom Morello's protest-singing alter ego The Nightwatchman has finally appeared on an album, but don't expect a lot more from him anytime soon. The Audioslave guitarist said he hasn't thought about doing a full-scale Nightwatchman project. "Not that I have plans for," he said. "There's a song on the Michael Moore soundtrack, and, you know, these Axis Of Justice shows, and then I'm, I'm currently on the Rock Against Bush tour, so it's a great opportunity to be able to just, you know, throw a guitar in a case, and strap on the harmonica, and bring those chords and that message, and stick it to the man."
Nightwatchman songs are featured on "Songs And Artists That Inspired Fahrenheit 9/11" and "Tell Us The Truth: The Live Concert Recording", both of which came out this week. THE NIGHTWATCHMAN also appears on "Axis Of Justice: Concert Series Volume I", which will be released on November 2.
Supreme Majesty Announce New Album Title
Swedish melodic metallers Supreme Majesty have set "Elements of Creation" as the title for their third full-length album, tentatively due in early 2005. Artwork and layout will be done by C.A Interactive (Katatonia, Morifade, Axenstar, Skyfire).
Supreme Majesty issued their second album, "Danger", in September 2003 through Germany's Massacre Records. Several MP3 soundclips from the CD can be downloaded at this location. The band recently replaced drummer Jocke Unger with Johan Rydberg (ex-Sanzia, In Black).
Trouble Negotiating With Record Labels
According to a posting on the group's official web site, reunited Chicago doomsters Trouble are currently in negotiations with three different labels about the release of the band's recently completed uplugged CD, "Simple Mind Condition", as well as the upcoming full-length album, "Seven". "That is playing a big role in why the CD is not available on the site," the posting adds. "On the bright side, If they sell it to one of the labels, you may eventually hear Trouble on the radio. Plus, It will still be available in record stores. So let's wish them well and hope for the best."
As previously reported, "Simple Mind Condition" contains acoustic versions of five classic Trouble numbers along with two brand new songs. The CD was recently remixed by Vinny Wojno (Machine Head, Kreator, Konkhra) at a studio in San Francisco. Among the cuts set to appear on "Simple Mind Condition" are "Misery Shows Act II", "Flowers", "Rain", "Requiem" and "Tragedy Man".
Trouble are tentatively scheduled to enter the studio before the end of the year to record their long-awaited follow-up to 1995's "Plastic Green Head", due in early 2005. In addition, the band have plans to re-release their classic "Trouble" (1984, later renamed "Psalm 9") and "Skull" (1985) CDs in November. A live DVD shot in Stockholm, Sweden last November will surface later in the year.
Paradise Lost Announce New Album Title
Paradise Lost have announced that the title of their newest album will be "Paradise Lost", in celebration of their 10th Studio album since their first album "Lost Paradise" was released in 1990.
Artwork and tracklisting are still to be confirmed.
In addition, vocalist Nick Holmes has agreed to do a Q&A session about the new album with the fans. You can post your questions for him on this topic on the Forums. After enough questions have been received, the answers will be posted in an article on the band's official website.
Keep Of Kalessin Video Available For Download
Norwegian black metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN, featuring Obsidian C. (a.k.a. Arnt Grønbech) on guitars/bass/synth and Attila Chisar (ex-MAYHEM, ABORYM) on vocals, have made their video for the song "Come Damnation" available for download at this location. "The video is DRM protected, but you can play it for free!" the band write on their web site. "The reason for this is that KEEP OF KALESSIN is getting ready for the future by beta-testing a new distribution system for digital media. For more info please visit www.legiomedia.com. This is the #1 solution for small bands and labels to fully customize your online distribution of music, video and live streaming!"
KEEP OF KALESSIN recently parted ways with drummer Frost (a.k.a. Kjetil Haraldstad, SATYRICON) due to the long distance between him and Obsidian. Replacing him in the group's lineup is the band's old drummer Vyl.
KEEP OF KALESSIN's most recent mini-album, "Reclaim", was released last December through FaceFront Records. The group's first release since 1999's "Agnen: A Journey through the Dark" (Avantgarde), "Reclaim" has been described as a new milestone in Norwegian black metal by the Norwegian press. "Reclaim" is available in the U.S. through The End mail-order. A new full-length album is tentatively expected in the spring/early summer 2005.
The Living Fields Demo For Download
The Living Fields' latest demo, 'The Miseries Never Cease' has finally been released and is now available for download from their website.
The Living Fields play a hybrid of doom, thrash and epic metal with string quartet arrangements and socio-political lyrics. 'The Miseries Never Cease' clocks in at over 22 minutes and contains four tracks:
01. A Leveling Spirit
02. The Miseries Never Cease
03. Dim Prospects
04. Empires Fall
If interested, go to the Download section of the band's website.
Mourning Beloveth Update
After the successful tour with While Heaven Wept and the fantastic live gig at this year’s Doom Shall Rise festival, the Irish Doom-Death band MOURNING BELOVETH signed to Grau Records, a subsidiary of Prophecy Productions. The deal is for four albums the first of which is to be recorded in October in the famous Studio E in Germany.
On related news, Mourning Beloveth will be playing with MIRROR OF DECEPTION and MANUS MORTIS on November 6th in a German town called Murrhardt (about 50 kms outside Ludwigsburg Stuttgart). The venue is the local youth center called Juze.
Available now from Sentinel Ireland is Mourning Beloveth's Split7" picture cd with Lunar Gate, which includes an exclusive track entitled 'Part 1'.
Swallow The Sun Record Candlemass Cover
Finnish doomsters have issued the following update:
Last Sunday (3.10.2004) we recorded the vocals for the cover song. The song is 'Solitude' by Candlemass, and it features Albert of Reverend Bizarre on vocals. It was great working (and drinking) with him, and he did an excellent job with the vocals! The song will be released as a bonus track on the U.S. release of 'The Morning Never Came' and on a upcoming single from our second album.
Details on releasing and recording our next album and the single will be posted here later.
Swallow The Sun's debut album, "The Morning Never Came", was released in Europe last November. A North American/ Mexican release is expected through Century Media.
Watch Slipknot's 'Vermillion' Video Online
Slipknot is out with the video to their new single 'Vermillion'. You can watch it online at viva.tv in broadband. or modem.
Osbourne's 'Battle For Ozzfest' To Air October 25
As Previously reported, Ozzy Osbourne and wife Sharon are launching a new MTV reality series/contest, where a band will win a slot on the Ozzfest 2005 tour. 'Battle for Ozzfest', which premieres October 25th at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, will feature eight bands competing for the Ozzfest prize in addition to touring money, equipment and a possible record deal.
Sirenia Guitarist Leaves
From the official website of the Norwegian band:
Kristian (Gundersen) has decided to part ways with Sirenia in order to concentrate on his other projects. We would like to wish him all the best for the future and extend our gratitude for almost 4 years of rock n' roll cooperation. Goth bless you Kris! Currently the band is auditioning new guitar players.
Silentium Sign With Dynamic Arts Records
Silentium has signed a new record deal with Dynamic Arts Records. This deal is for two records and Silentium will hit the studio in the next May. "We have waited this day to come and are anxious to get to work with DAR," Silentium comments.
Amorphis Seeking Experienced Vocalist
Amorphis is looking for an experienced vocalist. Send applications with photo and (CD/CDR) by the end of October to:
Amorphis-Yhtymä,
c/o Piikkikasvi,
Tallberginkatu 1/40,
00180 Helsinki
Finland
Construcdead To Record EP
Construcdead, the Swedish band featuring Terror 2000 drummer Erik Thyselius, will enter Fear And Loathing Studio (co-owned by Clawfinger and Meshuggah) in late October to record an EP. "The CD will contain three brand new songs and the 'Wounded' video!" the band writes on their web site. "No release date has been set yet for this release, but we'll of course inform you of this as soon as we know more! We're also planning to record another full-length album in the beginning of next year!"
Construcdead, who recently announced the the addition of bassist Johan Magnusson (ex-Carnal Forge guitarist) to the group's ranks, released their sophomore album, "Violadead", earlier this year through Sound Pollution Records. The CD was recorded and mixed at Helsingborg's Queenstreet Recording with producer Richard Larsson and features a guest appearance by Soilwork vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid and ex-Soilwork drummer Henry Ranta in the track "Bitter End." A limited-edition digipack version of the album features as a special bonus a demo recording of the track "Inhuman Condition."
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