Metal News for November 20, 2003
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12 news articles posted on this day.
Monster Magnet Part With Drummer
MONSTER MAGNET have parted ways with drummer Micheal Wildwood (ex-CHROME LOCUST). No reason was given for Wildwood's departure.
The band are currently recording their new album, tentatively entitled "Monolithic Babies", with producer Scott Humphrey (ROB ZOMBIE, SPINESHANK, ANDREW W.K.).
The CD, the group's first with bassist Jim Baglino (LORD STERLING), will feature such cuts as "Master Of Light", "On the Verge", "Slut Machine Mach 2", "Ultimate Everything", "Monolithic Babies" and "Little Bag Of Gloom". An early 2004 release through SPV Records is expected.
Upcoming UK MONSTER MAGNET shows:
Dec. 07 - Astoria – London, UK
Feb. 21 - Rock City – Nothingham, UK
Feb. 24 - Ambassador Theatre – Dublin, IRE
Feb. 25 - Queen Margaret Union QMU – Glasgow, SCO
Hell-Born US Tour Dates
Hell-Born is going to begin their next U.S. tour November 20, in New York (Cricket Club) They will play 23 gigs in 20
states. This tour will include bands such as Forest of Impaled, Demoncy, Truth in Ruin, Ibex Throne, Morbosidad, Noctuary, Victima, Crimson Massacre. This tour will be promoting Hell-Born's new CD "LEGACY OF THE NEPHILIM", expected December this year.
Hell-Born U.S. Tour Dates: More...
Dream Theatrer Charts At #50, Tour Dates
DREAM THEATER scored a strong chart entry of #50 on Billboards Top 200 when they released their new album Train of Thought was released last week. The disc sold just over 28,000 copies. The first single from the album is "As I Am."
12/1 St. Louis, Missouri House of Rock
12/3 Lakewood, Colorado Eck's Saloon
12/4 Barrington, Illinois Penny Road Pub
12/5 Knoxville, Tennessee Electric Ballroom
12/6 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Clicks
12/7 Jackson, Mississippi The Dock
12/9 Cinncinati, Ohio Sudsy Malones
12/10 Memphis, Tennessee Newby's
12/12 Trenton, Illinois Jailhouse Rocks
12/13 Independence, Missouri Studio 24
12/18 Seminole, Florida Boomerz
12/21 Nashville, Tennessee Exit Inn
Headline News
'Little Kids Rock' - A Real Life School of Rock
Rock stars are coming out in numbers to support a "real-life" School of Rock. Little Kids Rock, an innovative non-profit that teaches low-income kids how to play and compose their own, original rock songs announced today that it will be kicking off a unique recording project this Thursday, November 20 at the fabled Plant Recording studio in Sausalito, Ca. from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The CD project, entitled "Little Kids, Big Fans: Stars United For Music Education", will feature high profile artists doing cover versions of songs written by Little Kids Rock students.
To launch the project, Tom Johnson (Doobie Brothers), JASON NEWSTED (Metallica, Ozzy Osborne), blues guitarist Roy Rogers and singer Austin Willacy will join Little Kids Rock's student songwriters for a kick-off recording session this Thursday. Other musicians on board for the project include Liberty DeVitto (Billy Joel) and Kerry Livgren (Kansas).
In the coming weeks, The Manhattan Center Studios in New York City will be the site of similar sessions featuring artists from the East coast. Both The Plant and The Manhattan Center Studios are donating their time and services to the project.
"Our program is restoring music education in our public schools," says David Wish, Little Kids Rock' Executive Director and Founder. "We do this by providing children with free instruments and dedicated teachers. We also teach our kids how to write their own music. This is resonating with professional musicians and other folks in the music industry." Last month Bonnie Raitt and Tom Waits paid a visit to some Little Kids Rock classes in San Francisco last month. More...
Season Recording 'Nothing Doing', More Gigs
Season are recording a new CD 'NOTHING DOING', which should be released in January 4, 2004 through 14 miles music.
Season also headlines the flapper & firkin on Thursday 20th November (on stage at 10pm). Other dates include:
thurs 4th dec - edwards no8
sat 6th dec - scruffy murphys
fri 12th dec - colmers farm black hole, rednal
Headline News
Former Nirvana Bassist May Run For State Office
Nirvana co-founder and bassist Krist Novoselic, who announced in August that he was fed up with the music industry, says he may run for Washington state lieutenant governor, according to the Associated Press.
Already active in Democratic party circles, Novoselic indicated he was wary about challenging two-term Lt. Gov. Brad Owen, also a Democrat and occasional rock musician, but does not want to remain on the sidelines in 2004 and has been talking to party leaders.
"I've been really contemplating how I want to get involved next year and make a contribution," Novoselic told The Seattle Times. "It's going to be a big year and I'm trying to find a way to fit into it." More...
The Black Dahlia Murder - Rocked New Jersey
The Black Dahlia Murder has checked in with this update in regards to their re-born lineup and their 'come back' show with Trevor and Dave. Here's Brian Eschbach's point of view:
"We played New Jersey Metal Fest over the weekend and it was awesome! I think all of our fans were really excited to see the real deal with Trevor and Dave. Thanks to all of the kids who came out to see us, you guys are fuckin' awesome! You are the most brutal fuckin' fans ever, you rock! Big horns to the guy with The Black Dahlia Murder logo painted on his jacket. You kick ass! I don't want to give away too much info, but we are still working on new material. I'll leave it at that."
..and now Trevor's:
"At the fest we received the biggest reaction I have witnessed while in the band. It was awesome to see so much energy in the crowd, and reaffirmed that Dave and I did indeed make the right decision. I met a lot of cool kids, and drank a lot of rum. During my rum escapade, it was brought to my attention how much Dave looks like Michael Moore now that he cut his hair. Overall, it was a fucking riot, and I hope we can be part of the bill in the future."
A Perfect Circle To Play KROQ 'Acoustic Christmas'
According to www.aperfectcircle.net, A Perfect Circle are one of a number of artists that are rumored to be included in the lineup for KROQ's annual "Acoustic Christmas" show, which is set to take place December 13-14 at the Universal Ampitheatre in Los Angeles. Other groups believed to be taking part in the one-off concert include Jane's Addiction, Deftones, Linkin Park, AFI, The Distillers, Rancid, Blink 182, Thursday, Thrice, and possibly The White Stripes and No Doubt.
40 Below Summer Dates
40 Below Summer have been added to a handful of dates of Mushroomhead's upcoming headlining tour. The band recently wrapped up a successful tour with Kittie and Motograter, and will be lining up their own headlining shows after their stint with Mushroomhead is complete. Here are the dates that 40 Below Summer will appear on the Mushroomhead tour:
12/07 Springfield, MA - Fat Cats
12/08 State College, PA - The Crowbar
12/09 Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock Café
12/10 New York, NY - Irving Plaza
12/11 Albany, NY - Northern Lights
12/12 Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
12/13 Towson, MD - Recher Theatre
12/14 Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
In other news, 40 Below Summer has been chosen as 'Bang Of The Week' on MTV.com's Headbanger's Ball page.
Metallica Comment On Death Of Michael Kamen
Metallica have issued the following statement regarding the recent passing of their "S&M" collaborator, Michael Kamen:
"The Metallica family is saddened by the loss of our good friend and 'S&M' collaborator, Michael Kamen on Tuesday, November 18th. Michael lost his battle with multiple sclerosis at the age of 55.
"In addition to working with us on 'S&M', Michael enjoyed a very successful career composing for films such as 'Lethal Weapon' and 'Die Hard'. He worked with Pink Floyd, Aeroosmith, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, and many others pioneering the fusion of orchestral arrangements with rock, and is the winner of several Grammy Awards, including one for 'S & M'. More...
LostProphets LA Video Shoot Pics
WireImage has photos of Lostprophets' video shoot on Tuesday (November 18) in Downtown Los Angeles. Check out the pictures.
Evanescence Rumors Unfounded, Says Label
A label spokesperson for Evanescence says a report on teenmusic.com (who get their news from World Entertainment News Network -- WENN) about the relationship between singer Amy Lee and departed guitarist Ben Moody is "unfounded." The report includes speculation that the two shared an on-and-off romantic relationship up until recently. The label spokesperson said, "Across the board, personal relationships of artists are their private business. In the case of Evanescence, the article by teenmusic.com is unfounded and ultimately highly unprofessional."
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