Metal News for November 2, 2007
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Soil Post Update
the following message has been posted via the official Soil Myspace:
"I know a lot of you have been asking about what's going on with SOiL. You all want to know when and where to look for a new album, tour dates and merch. Here's the an update for ya!
SOiL has pretty much been in hibernation writing for a new album since we got home from 13 months of touring in mid-June! We are excited to say that we are about 3/4 of the way finished with the writing process and will be heading back into the studio in early 2008! The new songs are sounding awesome and we can't wait to get them out for everyone to hear!
All that being said, look for new SOiL tour dates around mid-08."
Sepultura Frontman Issues Another Tour Report
SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green has posted the third entry in an ongoing tour diary covering the band's first-ever appearance in India. It reads as follows:
"Day 3 - October 28, 2007 New Delhi: It's show day and there is some time before soundcheck to see another landmark in New Delhi history. We decide to go to a place call the Red Fort which is close to the hotel and we can go from there straight to soundcheck.
"It's Sunday and traffic is not too bad we make are way to the Red Fort where there is a huge line of men and a separate line with women. There is always heavy security at historical monuments due to fear of terrorist attacks. The metal detector is made of wood and it looks like it might have been made in a 6th grade science competition. I'm not sure it really works but they pat everyone down and place all bags through an x-ray machine.
"The fort is enormous and is laid out along the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon built of red sandstone. It was completed in 1648 and the Mughal king at the time transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi, Agra is the city here the Taj Mahal is located and we plan on going the next day.
"We walk around taking pictures and bargaining in the market area which is located inside the fort. We don't have a guide this time but there are signs that are explaining a little bit the history of the place.
"Time passes quickly and we have to get on our way to the soundcheck, shows start early in India due to a noise curfew.
"The area we are are performing is outside and is surrounded many different places. There is a kids museum with a large missile propped up on top of the building and a banquet hall for weddings and parties.
"I'm not too worried about our soundcheck. Stanley, our sound engineer, assures us that he will make it work. The waiting around is the worst part — I want to play, I want to see the crowd and feel their energy.
"There is something very special about playing a place for the first time. It's a show that you and the fans will never forget and I have no idea what to expect.
"The dressing room has two air conditioners pumping freezing cold air and outside the room there are millions of mosquito's ready to feed. I stretch and listening to the opening band keep the power of the cow bell alive.
"It's showtime and I have a wonderful energy flowing through me we came a long way to play and I don't want to let anyone down. The crowd are absolutely fantastic there energy is insane and the barricades begin to break down. There are various mosh pits breaking out and extra people are called to reinforce the barricades. People are singing along to old and new songs and from looking into the eyes of the crowd you can see that the show is fully appreciated, it's an unbelievable feeling for all of us.
"Once we are off the stage we are put into a car heading back to the hotel and I feel doped up with a super natural high plus a feeling of absolute exhaustion. I can't help but thinking over and over in my head we did it we finally played India our first show and two more to go, it's surreal and I'm in love with this place.
"Day 4 - October 29, 2007 Agra: Today is our day trip to the Taj Mahal and we are told that it will take over four hours. We pile into a bus early in the morning and slam right into a wall of traffic.
"The hardest part is getting out of the city. It's an overload of sights, smells and sound that I have never seen before in my life.
"The road to Agra is a two-lane highway with people traveling by trucks, bus, bicycle it doesn't matter people are everywhere.
"We encounter snake charmers on the way and people with monkeys who make them do tricks on a stick. People do what ever they can to make money for food for survival.
"Once we arrive in the city Of Agra there is even more chaos on the way to the Taj Mahal. When ever the bus stops people instantly run to the side of the bus tasking for money or to sell items or just staring intensely.
"There are many children on the streets and there ability to survive is crucial. There are some that have taught themselves to speak a little bit in different languages in order to be more effective at selling there product. Some of them wear bright colored shirts and give themselves easy to remember names in English to help remind you when you come back from the the Taj Mahal that you do not for get them and buy from them.
"There are people entering from all over the world and many have come from a long way like us. The mood of everyone seems to be of joy and happiness
"It's so overwhelming walking into area of the Taj, I even have goosebumps! The view looks like a huge mirage it's fascinating there is nothing that exist or will exist like this ever again. If there is such a thing as true perfection this is it and we are all drawn to walk towards it. The energy pulls you in.
"We have a guide who explains the history of the Taj Mahal which is a love story filled with tragedy and romance. To walk on the marble part of the Taj and to enter it your shoes must be taken off or covered with this shoe cloth they provide. It's dark inside and hot because the cross ventilation was sealed with glass to prevent pigeons from entering and destroying the inside which is preserved as it was back when it was constructed. There is a mosque to left of the Taj Mahal and you can hear the praying over the mosque speakers. People are sitting all around everywhere enjoying the atmosphere of the area and then there are some people who are asking for photographs of me because I look like a freak to them ahah! It's not a problem for me — the people are very friendly and then a group of people approach us and the one girl has a SEPULTURA tattoo on her leg. The girl is shaking and asks to take a picture of all of us. She and her friends are from Australia. There were a few more people who recognized us after that, which is insane; I never would have guessed this could happen at the Taj Mahal of all places.
"We leave to head back to New Delhi and the final question that was put to the guide which he didn't say much about was what happened to the workers. 1,000 of the workers after the completion of the Taj Mahal had there hands cut off along with their eyes blinded and tongues cut off by the Mughal ruler who had the Taj Mahal built. The reason why was to prevent them from every rebuilding a duplicate of the Taj Mahal or even speaking of it, I knew there had to be dark side to this story."
In a recent interview with Romania's Metalhead TV, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser stated about the band's current touring/recording plans, "Our intention, really, is to play as much as we can to prepare this band to start writing new material. So we're gonna start writing a new album at the end of the year, hopefully to release next year, sometime in the second [half of 2008]."
Back in March, SEPULTURA filmed the second video from their "Dante XXI" album, for the song "Ostia". The clip was shot at a studio in São Paulo prior to the band's departure for their European tour. During the following week, the video crew and the main actor shot the outdoor scenes in downtown São Paulo. The script, which adapts the story from the book "The Divine Comedy" to the modern days, was directed by Geraldo Moraes.
Rhapsody of Fire Release New Tour Dates
Italian power metallers RHAPSODY OF FIRE have lined up the following upcoming tour dates:
December 5 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ El Teatro Flores
December 7 - Santiago, Chile @ Caupolican
December 9 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Credicard Hall
December 14 - Guadalajara, Mexico @ Teatro Estudio Cavaret
December 15 - Mexico City, Mexico @ Circo Volador
Stream Demon Hunter's Entire New Album Online
You can stream DEMON HUNTER’s upcoming new album, Storm The Gates of Hell, in its entirety online over at the band’s official MySpace page. The album is set to be released on November 6th by Solid State Records.
Soilwork Comment On Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka Death
SOILWORK drummer Dirk Verbeuren has commented on the passing of DECAPITATED drummer Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka, who died in a Russian hospital from injuries sustained in a recent road collision. He was 23 years old.
"I'm truly devastated about this untimely passing," Dirk said in a statement. "Vitek was without a doubt one of the most talented and hard-working extreme metal drummers around. He was a great inspiration to me, a mind-blowing force behind the kit. To die at such a young age and in such dramatic circumstances is just horrible. My deepest condolences to his wife and child, his family and friends, and to the band. Vitek will be sorely missed. R.I.P. Vitek."
Macbeth To Tour UK Next Spring
Italian gothic metallers MACBETH will embark on a UK tour next spring. Support at the shows will come from the British band KATBGINI. Currently confirmed tour dates are as follows:
Apr. 23 - Middlesborough - The Empire
Apr. 24 - Edinburgh - The Liquid Rooms
Apr. 25 - Preston - The Venue
Apr. 26 - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Carling Academy
Apr. 27 - Liverpool - Barfly Club
Apr. 29 - Ashton Under Lyne - The Witchwood
Apr. 30 - Mansfield Nottingham - The Mill
May 01 - Sheffiled - The Boardwalk Live
May 02 - Leeds – Rio's
May 03 - Manchester - Manchester Club Academy
Into Eternity Begin Work On Concept Album
Extreme progressive metal leaders INTO ETERNITY have completed the touring cycle for their highly acclaimed album, "The Scattering of Ashes", and are currently hard at work on material for their much-anticipated new recording, which guitarist/vocalist Tim Roth says will be the group's first conceptual album.
"The Scattering of Ashes" campaign saw the band embark on five North American tours with highlights including an appearance on Gigantour performing alongside MEGADETH and LAMB OF GOD, but it was this past summer's tour alongside DREAM THEATER that really saw the band reach out to a new audience.
Roth states: "We are officially done touring for 'The Scattering of Ashes'. We ended up doing 150 shows and being away for close to 200 days of the year! The whole band did a great job, as it's not always easy being away from home for so long, but I think it's important to do it the old-school way and tour as much as we can. No one can say we're a lazy band!" More...
Istapp Announce New Singer
Swedish black metal act ISTAPP has announced the addition of vocalist Mordechai von Renvaktar (SPAWN OF POSSESSION, DISRUPTION) to the group's ranks. A new promo track called "Blekinge" has been uploaded to the band's MySpace page. Also available at the same location is the old track "1160 (Miovik)" from the demo "Ljusets Förfall".
The new ISTAPP album, "Köldens Union", will be released at the end of November trough Sol Invictus Recordings, the new label headed up by Guido Heijnens (formerly of Karmageddon Media and Mascot Records). The CD will be distributed by Masterpiece Distribution.
Black Tide Post 'Shockwave' Video Online
Miami, Florida-based hard rock band BLACK TIDE (formerly RADIO) has unveiled the video for its single "Shockwave". The live footage in the clip was taken during the group's main-stage run on this past summer's Ozzfest tour. Watch the video here.
"Shockwave" comes off the group's debut album, "Light from Above", which is due in February 2008 via Interscope Records. The CD was recorded with producer Johnny K, who has previously worked with DISTURBED, MACHINE HEAD and SOIL, among others. More...
Kataklysm Comment On Decapitated Drummer's Death
KATAKLYSM producer/guitarist Jean-Francois Dagenais has issued the following statement:
"It's with sad regret I learned this morning of the tragic passing of [DECAPITATED drummer Witold 'Vitek' Kieltyka]. I met him on the NILE tour. I was doing sound for HYPOCRISY, and DECAPITATED was sharing a bus with us. He was a real cool dude and very down to earth. We had some good times on that tour."
"I'm just out of words with what happened."
"On behalf of all in KATAKLYSM, our deepest thoughts are with Vitek's family and friends. We would also like to send positive messages to Adam 'Covan' [DECAPITATED singer] to keep fighting to get better and come back to the stage soon."
The Acacia Strain Add Second Guitar Player
Western Massachusetts' purveyors of all things heavy, THE ACACIA STRAIN, have confirmed the addition of Jonathan Dennison (Unholy, Another Victim, Path of Resistance, Santa Sangre). The band will depart for a headlining tour later this fall with support coming from Despised Icon, Full Blown Chaos and The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza.
"I couldn't be happier with our decision," comments THE ACACIA STRAIN frontman Vincent Bennett. "In my eyes, J.D. is the ideal choice. Everyone is really excited to have him on board and we can't wait to see what he has to offer this band. We're wicked excited for this tour. I've wanted to tour with all of these bands forever, and we finally are. We are going to be playing some songs that we haven't played in forever or haven't been able to play due to the lack of a second guitar and will be showcasing a new song or two. Sorry to our friends in the Great White North though, we are seriously trying to stay away from those dangerous snow-covered roadways. I promise we will make it up to you when the warmer weather hits. See everyone in November and December!" More...
Watch All That Remains Perform 'Six' Live
Massachusetts' ALL THAT REMAINS has posted a live video of the band performing the song "Six," which appears on both the band's brand new live DVD, 'All That Remains Live,' as well as on the hit video game Guitar Hero II. Fans can check out the clip here. 'All That Remains Live' was released Tuesday along, while a reissue of the band's first record, 'Behind Silence And Solitude,' which was previously out of print was recently released as well.
ALL THAT REMAINS is currently on the road as direct support to As I Lay Dying on the An Ocean Between Us Tour along with Haste The Day and labelmates Through The Eyes of the Dead, continuing to support the band's latest full-length, 'The Fall of Ideals,' in addition to the DVD and reissue. The music video for the band's latest single, "Not Alone," will again re-air on MTV2's Headbangers Ball this Saturday. Check local listings for time and channel, otherwise check the clip out online here.
ALL THAT REMAINS is among the nominees for the 2007 Boston Music Awards. Fans can vote for ALL THAT REMAINS in the "Outstanding Metal/Hardcore" band category here, and voting is open until Nov. 16, while the awards show will be held Dec. 1. More...
Dimmu Borgir Dedicate Show To Decapitated Drummer
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have commented on the passing of DECAPITATED drummer Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka, who died in a Russian hospital from injuries sustained in a recent road collision. He was 23 years old.
"Let it be known that we are shocked and saddened to hear about Vitek's passing," DIMMU BORGIR said in a statement. "Our condolences to his family and the other DECAPITATED members. We will be playing for him tonight [at Teatria in Oulu, Finland]. We wish Adrian 'Covan' Kowanek a quick recovery!"
Vitek and DECAPITATED singer Covan (real name: Adrian Kowanek) were hurt in an accident earlier in the week involving DECAPITATED's tour bus and a truck carrying wood in Gomel, on the Russia/Belarus border. Both musicians reportedly sustained serious head injuries in the collision, which is believed to have been the fault of the band's driver (although this has not yet been officially confirmed).
According to the Polish Internet portal Onet.pl, Vitek underwent trepanation, a form of surgery in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the skull, and was due to be transported to a hospital in Krakow, Poland for further treatment.
Covan's family released a statement yesterday (Thursday, November 1) that the vocalist's condition had improved. At the time, the vocalist was still said to be at a hospital in Novozybkov, Russia, where he and Vitek were taken following the accident.
"Rock Band" Tracklisting Revealed
The Pulse of Radio reports: Harmonix Music announced the final track listing for its highly anticipated Rock Band video game on Thursday (November 1). The 58-song soundtrack includes dozens of original master recordings by artists such as FOO FIGHTERS, METALLICA, NIRVANA, BLACK SABBATH, RADIOHEAD, SMASHING PUMPKINS, FALL OUT BOY, THE KILLERS, THE ROLLING STONES, THE WHO, NINE INCH NAILS, SOUNDGARDEN, THE CLASH and many more, spanning alternative rock, classic rock, metal and punk from the '60s to the present. In addition to 45 tracks from established stars, the game will also feature 13 songs from independent up-and-coming acts.
Rock Band comes out on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms on November 20, and PlayStation 2 on December 18.
The complete Rock Band soundtrack is (* indicates cover version):
THE ROLLING STONES - "Gimme Shelter"
AEROSMITH - "Train Kept a Rollin'"*
THE WHO - "Won't Get Fooled Again"
BOSTON - "Foreplay/Long Time"
MOUNTAIN - "Mississippi Queen"*
THE POLICE - "Next to You"
DAVID BOWIE - "Suffragette City"
BLACK SABBATH - "Paranoid"*
BLUE ÖYSTER CULT - "Don't Fear the Reaper"
THE RAMONES - "Blitzkrieg Bop"
DEEP PURPLE - "Highway Star"
KISS - "Detroit Rock City"
MOLLY HATCHET - "Flirtin'With Disaster"
THE OUTLAWS - "Green Grass & High Tides"
SWEET - "Ballroom Blitz"*
RUSH - "Tom Sawyer"*
BON JOVI - "Wanted Dead or Alive"
THE CLASH - "Should I Stay or Should I Go"
PIXIES - "Wave of Mutilation"
FAITH NO MORE - "Epic"
R.E.M. - "Orange Crush"
IRON MAIDEN - "Run to the Hills"*
FOO FIGHTERS - "Learn to Fly"
METALLICA - "Enter Sandman"
NIRVANA - "In Bloom"
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS - "Vasoline"
WEEZER - "Say It Ain't So"
SMASHING PUMPKINS - "Cherub Rock"
RADIOHEAD - "Creep"
BEASTIE BOYS - "Sabotage"
HOLE - "Celebrity Skin"
GARBAGE - "I Think I'm Paranoid"
SOUNDGARDEN - "Black Hole Sun"
THE HIVES - "Main Offender"
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE - "Go With the Flow"
THE STROKES - "Reptilia"
JET - "Are You Gonna Be My Girl"
OK GO - "Here It Goes Again"
NINE INCH NAILS - "The Hand That Feeds"
YEAH YEAH YEAHS - "Maps"
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS - "Dani California"
COHEED AND CAMBRIA - "Welcome Home"
FALL OUT BOY - "Dead on Arrival"
THE KILLERS - "When You Were Young"
NEW PORNOGRAPHERS - "Electric Version"
Crionics Recovering From Decapitated Bus Crash
Members of the Polish band CRIONICS — who were sharing a tour bus with DECAPITATED when they were involved in a road collision that claimed the life the life of their friend, DECAPITATED drummer Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka — sustained broken bones and lacerations in the accident that took place three days ago near Gomel, on the Russia/Belarus border. CRIONICS vocalist/guitarist War-an said via e-mail earlier today (Friday, November 2), "our drummer has a broken jaw, our keyboard player injuries to his wrist and I'm suffering from rib injuries. Covan [vocals] from DECAPITATED is better as of today but is still in serious condition."
CRIONICS' latest album, "NeuThrone", was released in July via Candlelight Records. The recording session took place at Zed Studio in Olkusz, Poland with the very talented Tomasz Zalewski, who recorded the most recent albums by THY DISEASE, TOTEM, and HORRORSCOPE, among many others. The follow-up to 2005's "Armageddon's Evolution" contains 10 compositions and one bonus track. The cover and layout art was done by Michal "Czecza" Czekaj (not Jacek Wisniewski, as was the case in the past).
First Three UFO Albums To Be Rereleased
EMI is set to reissue UFO's first three Chrysalis albums, with a provisional release date of January 28, 2008. The LPs will contain the following bonus tracks:
"Phenomenon":
* "Sixteen" (Demo produced by Dave Edmunds}
* "Oh My" (Demo produced by Dave Edmunds)
* "Give Her The Gun" (German non LP Chrysalis single A-side)
* "Sweet Little Thing" (German non LP Chrysalis single B-side)
* "Sixteen" (Previously unreleased studio track)
* "Doctor Doctor" (Recorded live 06/06/74)
"No Heavy Petting":
* "All Or Nothing" (Previously unreleased studio track)
* "French Kisses" (Previously unreleased studio track)
* "Have You Seen Me Lately Joan" (Previously unreleased studio track)
* "Property" (Previously unreleased studio track)
* "Sunset Lights" (Previously unreleased studio track)
"Force It":
* "A Million Miles" (Previously unreleased studio track produced by Leo Lyons at Morgan Studios, December 17, 1973)
* "Mother Mary" (Recorded live at the Paris Theater, London, 11/12/75)
* "Out In The Streets" (Recorded live at the Paris Theater, London, 11/12/75)
* "Shoot Shoot" (Recorded live at the Paris Theater, London, 11/12/75)
* "Let It Roll" (Recorded live at the Roundhouse, London 25/4/76)
* "This Kid's" (Recorded live at the Roundhouse, London 25/4/76)
UFO's latest album, "The Monkey Puzzle", came out in September 2006 via SPV Records. The follow-up to 2004's "You Are Here" was recorded at Area 51 Studios with producer Tommy Newton, who also worked with the band on their last CD and who recorded the material for the band's "Showtime" live album.
10 Years Announce New Album Title
The Pulse of Radio reports: 10 YEARS has announced "Division" as the title of its sophomore effort, with the album's release date tentatively set for March 4, 2008. The first single from the disc will be "Just Can't Win", while another tune titled "Focus" was co-written with former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and ARMY OF ANYONE guitarist Dean DeLeo. The band began recording the new CD in late June after spending the better part of a year writing, and bassist Lewis Cosby told The Pulse of Radio it wasn't an easy process. "This whole making of this album was a mess, and calling this record 'Division', like, you've got five completely different personalities," he said. "You know, we play in a band and we know each other forwards and backwards but, you know, outside of that, like, we're five completely, completely different people. And, you know, you've got five guys coming in here to make an album, and it's like pulling teeth there for a little while."
"Division" will follow up the band's 2005 debut, "The Autumn Effect".
10 YEARS is currently on tour with SEVENDUST and plays in Rochester, New York on Friday (November 2). Following its stint with SEVENDUST, 10 YEARS will continue on the road next month with PAPA ROACH.
Just For Fun
Rock Classics Performed As "Handfarts"
Gerry "Jerry" Phillips, a self-described "manualist" or "hand musician" who has been playing songs on his hands for 38 years, has posted his rendition of the OZZY OSBOURNE classic "Crazy Train" on YouTube. Watch that clip, along with some of Gerry's other "classics," below.
Phillips writes on his YouTube page: "People ask me why I play music on my hands. The answer is, because I can! When I was 9 years old, I went to a party. The photographer (to keep us quiet) farted with his hands. I could do it right away. I soon found notes, then simple songs, now I can play just about everything. I'm happy making videos and featuring them on YouTube where people like you can see them! I don't expect everyone to like what I do, but if you think about it, there is no new music. Everything has been done in one way or another. But I am new and different. Singing, humming, whistling and playing an instrument are not the only ways of making music. The only people who have ever truly appreciated what I do are musicians. They tell me in terms I don't understand what I have just done. I just play the song! I think what they think is cool is that i don't have to pack up and drag equipment! What I am interested in doing is performing to a large live audience just to see their reaction and to play a song with some of my heroes who wrote and performed my favorite songs." More...
Suicide Silence Film New Video
SUICIDE SILENCE joined up with acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, THE RED CHORD) this past weekend to shoot a new video for the track "Bludgeoned To Death". The clip is set to capture the band’s unrelenting, frenetic stage energy and look for a special making of the video to be released online in the coming weeks.
SUICIDE SILENCE just kicked off the Hot Topic-sponsored "The Dawn of Destruction" tour, which is a massive headlining U.S. run that is not to be missed. Joining them on this trek are A LIFE ONCE LOST, WALLS OF JERICHO and THE AGONY SCENE. This massive North American assault features a devastating lineup from top to bottom and this fan-friendly, affordably-priced tour is easily going to be one of the most talked about packages going out this fall.
Mark Heylmun (guitars) states: "We just kicked off a headlining run with A LIFE ONCE LOST, WALLS OF JERICHO and THE AGONY SCENE, which we've been excited about for awhile. We're stoked these awesome bands are out with us and hope all the freaks, geeks and headbangers will come party with us. We’re gonna be adding some new shit to the set as well, so come check it out! We also just shot a video for 'Bludgeoned To Death' in Brooklyn with David Brodsky, which was grueling but cool. Since we can't get gnarly in our videos without people saying its too violent or gruesome Dave managed to tame it down a bit while still getting the best out of us. We rocked as hard as we could for a good portion of that day in a dusty basement and I can't wait to see how it turns out. Keep it real and hopefully we will see you soon."
HeavyMetalSource.com conducted an interview with SUICIDE SILENCE vocalist Mitch Lucker and guitarist Mark Heylmun on October 28, 2007 in New Haven, Connecticut. Watch the nine-minute clip below.
SUICIDE SILENCE made a huge statement to the metal world in September as its highly acclaimed debut offering, "The Cleansing", entered the Billboard Top 200 chart at #94 (with first-week sales of 7,100), which marks the highest debut ever for a new Century Media artist. More...
Classic Led Zeppelin Tickets Available
LedZeppelinTickets.com is offering LED ZEPPELIN fans a chance to own a super-collectible ticket plaque featuring tickets from ZEPPELIN's slated performances at Chicago Stadium in November of 1980.
Devout fans know the unfortunate and tragic story of the late and great John Bonham. On September 24, 1980, it was announced by Chicago radio stations that tickets for four ZEPPELIN shows (November 10, 12, 13 & 15) would be going on sale the next day via a special mail-order form in the Chicago Tribune. On the day of sale, the excitement was extinguished as fans would learn of the sudden and tragic passing of John Bonham. The shows never happened, yet these tickets were printed for these appearances. The original ZEPPELIN as we knew it was done...
In 1986, Metro Pulse Inc. acquired them from Chicago Stadium and the rest is (even more...) history.
Earlier this year, VH1 Classic was so impressed with the offering that they did a major promotion with LedZeppelinTickets.com in conjunction with the station's airing of the classic movie, "The Song Remains The Same". Dozens of lucky winners now possess a rare ticket plaque as a result.
In addition, the ticket plaques were featured giveaways on the popular nationally-syndicated radio show, "Nights with Alice Cooper". The show's contest generated more than 1,700 entries and was easily the show's most popular contest to date.
For more information, check out www.LedZeppelinTickets.com or call 866-Led-Zepp (866-533-9377).
Alice Cooper Comments On "The Osbournes"
According to Urban Music Culture, rock legend ALICE COOPER has blamed OZZY OSBOURNE's reality TV show for ruining the BLACK SABBATH star's career. Cooper, 59, feels reality TV show The Osbournes destroyed all of the mystique surrounding the star and left fans disappointed with an unexpected insight into the rocker's life. He says, "Most fans thought he lived in a big, dark castle with skeletons in the cellar. When that show aired they knew he was just some guy who potters around his Beverly Hills mansion. It was meant to be some kind of comedy but the audience was laughing at Ozzy, not with him. And as a close friend, that made me very sad."
Exodus Post New Video For "Riot Act" Online
Bay Area thrash legends EXODUS have released their new video, for the Atrocity Exhibition - Exhibit A album cut 'Riot Act'.
Exodus' new album, Atrocity Exhibition - Exhibit A, was released in North America by Nuclear Blast on October 23rd. Go to this location for audio samples.
Check out the video for 'Riot Act' below...
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Arch Enemy Guitarist Speaks On New Album
PyroMusic.net has issued an interview with ARCH ENEMY guitarist Mike Amott, conducted by Spiritech. The following is an excerpt from the chat:
Q: To my ears the new album possesses some of your heaviest material in some time, yet also some of your most melodic moments. Is that something you aimed to do with the album?
A: "Yeah, we wanted to make something that was quite over the top. I don't know, to me, Doomsday Machine and Anthems Of Rebellion were of a certain style, we were in a certain zone as a band writing wise, production and everything. We just wanted to break that trend and do something a little different: that's why we went to a different studio, different engineer, different underwear! (laughs) I've been wearing the same underwear for two albums."
Iron Maiden Update Fan Club Calender And More
Norwegian IRON MAIDEN news site Maiden Norway reports:
"These are the dates for the forthcoming Fan Club pre-sales:
- USA and Canada - Tuesday, November 6th
- Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland - Thursday, November 8th
- Guadalajara, Monterrey - Thursday, November 8th
- Mexico City - Wednesday, November 28th
All pre-sales will last for ONE day only.
Pre-sale codes allow you to access the ticket agent's website ahead of the general public, giving you an opportunity to purchase your tickets early. Please note that we do not guarantee the best seats in the house.
Tickets can only be purchases via the ticket agent's website - there is no facility for fanclub members to buy pre-sale tickets over the phone.
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As previously reported, the full schedule for the first leg of Iron Maiden's Somewhere Back In Time World Tour 2008 is as follows: More...
M.A.N Rethink Working Title For New Album
M.A.N, the act featuring MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich and members of TRANSPORT LEAGUE, check in with the following:
"We had an idea and we used Swastika Sweetheart as a working title for our upcoming album, but we feel now that we have to reject it. The "swastika" word is just too much connected to Nazi Germany in modern time and it will just be too offensive for our working partners, which we don't want."
"The title was meant to be a paradox between "swastika" and "sweetheart", just like the band name MARILYN MANSON etc, but it will be too offensive."
"So we are by this statement rejecting it. The upcoming M.A.N album is therefore yet-untitled." More...
Despised Icon Post New Video Online
You can check out video of DESPISED ICON’s new video for the song “Furtive Monologue” online here. The track comes off the band’s latest album, The Ills of Modern Man. More...
Septycal Gorge Post Two New Songs Online
Italy’s SEPTYCAL GORGE have posted two new tracks up over at their official MySpace page for your listening pleasure.
Vision Divine Announce South American Dates
Italian melodic power metallers VISION DIVINE, the brainchild of ex-LABYRINTH mastermind Olaf Thörsen, have announced the following live dates in South America:
Nov. 09 - Curitiba, Brazil - Opera Rock
Nov. 10 - Asunciòn, Paraguay - Club Aleman
Nov. 15 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Novedades *
Nov. 17 - Lima, Peru - Onuba *
Nov. 18 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The Roxy Club *
* with ALMAH
(hed)P.E. Announce Headlining Dates
Southern California's (HED)P.E. recently returned from a headlining tour of Europe and are preparing to head out on a short West Coast run. Frontman Jared Gomes stated, "All the shows were sweet, but of course London sticks out in my mind, because it is always so hardcore. Amsterdam, of course, was off the freaking chain as well.
"Ever since we signed with Suburban Noize, we've felt empowered everywhere we go, because we know we have a purpose and our music speaks for itself. We've watched our following increase and the underground movement seems to be taking hold overseas. The best is yet to come!" More...
Rage and At Vance Cancel South American Tour
According to a posting on the web site of the German metallers AT VANCE, the group's previously announced South American tour with RAGE "was cancelled by the promoters." The band adds, "We are truly sorry for all our South American fans! However, it's beyond our powers if promoters don't do their jobs in a professional way and thereby prevent concerts of foreign bands from happening. We are confident that the future will bring better conditions, so we can work with trustworthy promoters and be able to play shows for our South American fans!"
AT VANCE released its new album, "VII", in the U.S. on August 28 via Locomotive Records. The CD was issued in Europe in June through AFM Records. The group's seventh effort marks the debut of new singer Rick Altzi and features the band's "very own interpretation on neo-classical power metal that crosses elegantly with the true spirit of '80s hard rock," according to a press release.
AT VANCE recently announced the addition of bassist Manuel Walther and drummer Alex Landenburg to the group's ranks.
Stigma Reveal Debut Album Artwork
Italian deathcore act STIGMA has posted the artwork for its debut album, "When Midnight Strikes!", at this location. Recorded at Db Studios with producer Ettore Rigotti (DISARMONIA MUNDI), the CD will feature guest appearances by Tim Zlinsky (THE CLASSIC STRUGGLE), Jacob Bredahl (ex-HATESPHERE), Alberto Zannier (SLOWMOTION APOCALYPSE), Ivan Odorico (SLOWMOTION APOCALYPSE), and Mike Lunacy (DARK LUNACY). A video for the first single, "I Am Dracula", was filmed by WhereCloudsPart and features a cameo appearance by Belgian breakdancer Metal Girl. The trailer can be viewed on the band's MySpace page.
"When Midnight Strikes!" is scheduled for release in early 2008 via Pivotal Rockordings.
Amon Amarth Comment On Decapitated Drummer's Death
Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH have released the following statement:
"It's with deep shock and sadness we have received the tragic news of the death of Witold 'Vitek' Kieltyka, drummer in DECAPITATED, and we want to express our deepest condolences to his family and friends. We were really looking forward to touring North America with DECAPITATED, and the news of the accident came as a real shock. We also want to send our best well wishes to Adrian 'Covan' Kowanek, who also was injured in the accident, and we sincerely hope that he will recover soon."
My Ruin Release 'Ready For Blood' Video
Los Angeles-based hard rock band MY RUIN has released the video for its new song "Ready for Blood". Watch it here. The track comes off the group's new album, "Throat Full of Heart", due on January 14, 2008 via the band's own imprint label Rovena Recordings in association with Cargo Records UK.
Co-produced by MY RUIN guitarist Mick Murphy and producer/engineer Duane Burda, "Throat Full of Heart" was recorded at The Hobby Shop in Highland Park, California, which was built and is owned by producers Mudrock and Scott Gilman. The new album includes MY RUIN's first official DVD and features two music videos for the tracks "Ready for Blood" and "Religiosity" with bonus footage and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of "Ready for Blood". The disc will also include a mini-movie of the band with never-before-seen footage from the studio as well as a personal photo/video film, "Through the Wound", created by vocalist Tairrie B. which documents her accident last October 2006 — from the injury to her recovery this past year. MY RUIN will also release a limited-edition picture disc of the new album featuring the bonus track "Cold Hands, Warm Heart" which was recorded live in London at The Mean Fiddler during MY RUIN's 2006 "Brutal Language Tour". More...
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Decapitated Drummer Dead At 23
Drummer Witold "Vitek" Kieltyka of the Polish extreme metal band DECAPITATED passed away in a Russian hospital from injuries sustained in a recent road collision. He was 23 years old.
Vitek and DECAPITATED singer Covan (real name: Adrian Kowanek) were hurt in an accident earlier in the week involving DECAPITATED's tour bus and a truck carrying wood in Gomel, on the Russia/Belarus border. Both musicians reportedly sustained serious head injuries in the collision, which is believed to have been the fault of the band's driver (although this has not yet been officially confirmed).
According to the Polish Internet portal Onet.pl, Vitek underwent trepanation, a form of surgery in which a hole is drilled or scraped into the skull, and was due to be transported to a hospital in Krakow, Poland for further treatment.
Covan's family released a statement yesterday (Thursday, November 1) that the vocalist's condition had improved. At the time, the vocalist was still said to be at a hospital in Novozybkov, Russia, where he and Vitek were taken following the accident.
Ozzy Osbourne Speaks On North Dakota Party Sting
Since when does the lure of an OZZY OSBOURNE concert become the impetus for a sting operation by one local sheriff?
That's what an outraged Osbourne would like to know after the events that transpired Monday, October 29 before his show at the Fargodome in Fargo, ND.
As masterminded by Paul D. Laney, a local county sheriff — under the name of PDL Productions — this is how the sting was set up, all without Osbourne's knowledge:
Sheriff Laney took the liberty of planning an Ozzy Osbourne pre-show concert party by offering the very same perks included in Ozzy's "official" VIP tour packages including two tickets to 40 unsuspecting citizens who received the PDL invites by mail.
When the "winners" showed up at the bash, they were promptly handcuffed and arrested on various outstanding warrants. Sheriff Laney quickly held a televised press conference to congratulate himself on the successful sting operation.
"Instead of holding a press conference to pat himself on the back," says Osbourne, "Sheriff Laney should be apologizing to me for using my name in connection with these arrests. It's insulting to me and to my audience and it shows how lazy this particular sheriff is when it comes to doing his job."
Adds Ozzy, "Sheriff Laney went out of his way to tarnish my reputation by implying that I somehow attract a criminal element, which is certainly not true. My audiences are good hard-working people who have been hugely supportive of my music for nearly four decades. They have also been very supportive of my wife Sharon's colon cancer charity by raising over a million dollars (partly through VIP ticket sales) at my shows. It's obvious to me that this sheriff has an agenda and is just trying to make a name for himself on my back."
Despite his comments about Sheriff Laney's sting operation, Ozzy harbors no ill will to the people of Fargo and hopes to return there under more favorable circumstances.
Ozzy's New Album To Be Rereleased This Month
OZZY OSBOURNE will have his new album, "Black Rain", reissued on November 20 as a "Special Limited-Edition Tour Package" featuring a bonus CD of live tracks and B-sides. The bonus CD includes the following cuts:
01. I Don't Wanna Stop (live)
02. Not Going Away (live)
03. Here For You (live)
04. Nightmare
05. Can't Save You
06. Love To Hate
"Black Rain" has sold 406,000 copies in the United States since its May 2007 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
In an interview with Australia's Herald Sun published earlier today, Ozzy Osbourne made it clear that he wasn't too happy about the effect of downloading on the music industry. He said, "I've been suffering terribly from people downloading ['Black Rain']. If they don't find something to stop it, people won't be able to make records. There won't be any new bands. How are they going to survive? I'm an old-timer, I've been doing it 40 years now, but new bands are going to suffer. It's ridiculous, you could be doing it for nothing. Sharon said I'd be astounded to find out how many bands are touring because you can download a record but you can't beat a rock show."
As previously reported, Ozzy Osbourne's official web site is currently hosting a poll for fans to vote on what song should be the next single from his "Black Rain" CD. There are three tracks to choose from: "Black Rain" (currently with 51% of the votes), "Civilize the Universe" (12%) and "Here for You" (36%).
"Black Rain" was reissued in August by Epic in a new jewel-case package containing the full booklet with lyrics and new color cover art and photos. It also contains CD extra bonus content featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the "Black Rain" photo shoot.
"Black Rain", which originally came out on May 22, was released in "eco-friendly" packaging, with the CD sleeve made out of recycled paper. In addition, the record came out without a booklet to further save paper, with the lyrics, credits and other inside material available to buyers of the CD at SonyMusic.com.
"Black Rain" features several songs based on current events and the state of the world in general. But Osbourne told The Pulse of Radio that he hasn't turned into an "issues-oriented" artist. "Believe me, I've not suddenly woken up and I'm sane," he said. "But I'm not one of these guys that can write about boy-meets-girl and, I mean, it's got to mean something to me. I don't write all the lyrics, but I have to say, 'Well, you know, isn't that strange that that happened when this happened,' you know, and I'll get going, you know."
"Black Rain" debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard album
Alice Cooper Talks About U.K. Tour
The Sun recently conducted an interview with ALICE COOPER about a number of topics including his upcoming UK tour with MOTÖRHEAD and JOAN JETT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow:
The Sun: You're calling the new show Psychodrama. What can we expect?
Alice: "It's a BIG production! My daughter, Calico, plays all the secondary parts. She's a Chinese assassin, a ballerina, a nanny with a baby and five or six other parts. And the gallows — I haven't done the hanging in a long, long time and I forgot how difficult it was. And I've decided to make it more dangerous this time. Instead of just doing the hanging I said 'why don't we hang Alice IN the straitjacket?'"
The Sun: Didn't you say "never again" with the gallows, after a close call here?
Alice: "It was at Wembley — that was the only time it broke and I went through the floor and hit my chin. It was like getting a left hook from Roberto Duran. As soon as I felt the noose on my neck I threw my head back. I got a nice rope burn but, if I'd gone the other way, it would have been a different story."
The Sun: If we could go back to Alice in 1973 and tell him that, 34 years later, he'd still be releasing albums and playing arenas, how would he react?
Alice: "He'd say: 'Not in this condition!' Every rock star gets to a point where they've got to go left or right. They're either going to die — the Hendrix, Morrison, Moon route - or they're going to go on. I'm in better shape now than I was at 29. Life's good — and I'm a four handicap too, you can't beat that!"
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