Metal News for November 20, 2006
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Kylesa To Play Some Regional Dates w/ The Sword
Fresh off supporting Converge, Some Girls and Modern Life is War, Savannah's sludge rockers KYLESA have confirmed a handful of regional tour dates alongside The Sword, as well as confirming an appearance at Daytona Beach's "This Is Your Fest 2006" alongside a host of other bands. Details can be found online here. More confirmed KYLESA tour dates will be available shortly.
The band is continuing to support its new record Time Will Fuse Its Worth, which saw a Halloween release and is the follow-up to 2005's critically-heralded To Walk A Middle Course.
KYLESA tour dates:
11/21 Richmond, VA - Alley Katz (with Parasytic Lord, Government Warning)
12/03 Birmingham, AL - Bottle Tree (with The Sword)
12/04 Raleigh, NC - Kings (with The Sword)
12/30 Daytona Beach, FL - Backstage (This Is For You Fest)
1/02 Louisville, KY - Headliner's Music Hall (with The Sword)
1/03 Knoxville, TN - Blue Cats (with The Sword)
1/04 Oklahoma City, OK - Conservatory (with The Sword)
Mnemic Release Teaser MP3 For New Album
A teaser track of "Meaningless," "In The Nothingness Black," "Psykorgasm," and "Pigfuck" - four songs from the new MNEMIC album, Passenger, which is due out on February 6th, 2007 - is available for download/streaming here.
Regarding the recording of the new album, MNEMIC guitarist Mircea shares:
"Warren Riker did an excellent job tracking drums for us, which meant the guitars HAD to sound great. The first couple of days we experimented with a bunch of different [amp] setups and heads - Krank, Diesel, ISP, and VHTs - not to mention a bunch of different string gauges because of our new and different tuning. We have been using ESP, Caparison, and Jackson guitars to make the sound more diverse in comparison to the last album, where we had just recorded everything on only one guitar."
Fresh off the Last Stab tour with labelmates SOILWORK, THREAT SIGNAL, and Darkest Hour, MNEMIC debuted their new lead singer, Guillaume Bideau, to mass fan approval, though the band suffered a small live setback when Bideau fractured his kneecap in a freak accident that required a hospital visit. No matter, as this provided MNEMIC's newest member with the opportunity to demonstrate his dedication to the rock 'n' roll lifestyle by performing the last three shows while sitting in a chair... with his knee wrapped in duct tape. You can check out photos from the tour and Passenger's recording session here.
Produced by Fear Factory's Christian Olde Wolbers at Track Record Studios (Kiss, Megadeth, Aerosmith) in Los Angeles, engineered by Warren Riker (Down, The Fugees), and mixed by fellow countryman Tue Madsen (Halford, The Haunted) at Antfarm Studios in Denmark, Passenger features artwork by Asterik Studios (Anthrax, Unearth) plus guest vocal appearances by Jeff Walker (Carcass, Brujeria) and Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria). MNEMIC have also completed a video for "Meaningless" with Revolver Film director Patric Ullaeus.
The final track listing for Passenger is as follows:
01. Humanaut
02. In The Nothingness Black
03. Meaningless
04. Psykorgasm
05. Pigfuck
06. In Control
07. Electric I'd Hypocrisy
08. Stuck Here
09. What's Left
10. Shape Of The Formless
11. The Eye On Your Back
12. Zero Synchronized (Japanese Bonus Track)
Album artwork for Passenger can be viewed here.
Ed Gein Clears Up Confusion On Slaughter Fest
Ed Gein has posted a message clarifying the confusion around Slaughter Fest and the fact that they are not playing at that festival:
"Ed Gein is NOT playing Slaughter Fest in Rochester, NY on November 24th."
"We were asked if we would like to play but did not confirm one way or the other that we would or wouldn’t because we didn’t know if we would be able to. I do not know why we are being advertised on this show. We did NOT agree to play it. And as of last night I found out that we will definitely NOT be able to play it due to prior engagements. I apologize for any confusion caused by the people posting false information."
"Again, ED GEIN DID NOT AGREE TO PLAY THIS SHOW, AND IS NOT PLAYING THIS SHOW. If it's not listed under our shows on our myspace page, then it’s bogus."
"In REAL show news, we actually WILL be playing Rochester on December 2nd at the Steel Music Hall with Psyopus. I am waiting for all the exact info and as soon as I have it it will be up on our page. – Aaron"
The Network Posts New MP3, New Tour Dates
The Network has posted a brand new mp3 on their My Space site. The Network's Blackmarket Activities debut, "This is Your Pig's Portrait" is set to release January 23rd, 2007.
The Network just wrapped up a tour with Thumbscrew and Gaza.
Aborted Set Release Date For New Album
Belgian group Aborted has confirmed details regarding their upcoming album. The new offering, title "Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture," has been scheduled for a February 20th via Century Media Records. Recorded at Denmark's Antfarm Studios with producer/engineer Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted) and features guest vocal performances by Jeff Walker (ex-Carcass) and Jacob Bredahl (Hatesphere).
Founding vocalist Sven De Caluwe comments: "Expect an album which more or less condenses what we've been doing over the last three albums, with some fresh elements added in. It's definitely a lot more extreme, with more solo mayhem than The Archaic Abattoir, while still retaining the groove and melodies we have been building on. We promise that you will not be disappointed."
Here's the "Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture" track listing:
01. The Chondrin Enigma
02. A Methodical Overture
03. Avenious
04. The Spaying Séance
05. And Carnage Basked In Its Ebullience
06. The Foul Nucleus Of Resurrection
07. Archetype
08. Ingenuity In Genocide
09. Odious Emanation
10. Prolific Murder Contrivance
11. Underneath Rorulent Soil
Imperial Rejoined By Original Drummer
Imperial (Pluto Records) has been rejoined by drummer Joe Gatell, their drummer prior to becoming Imperial. According to the group, Gatell "recorded and wrote drums for our album 'This Grave Is My Poem.'" He will make his live return to the band on December 16th.
Cataract Announces Touring Plans For 2007
Cataract have announced some appearances for 2007. Here's an update from the band:
"We started booking shows for 2007; first date confirmed is the Rock Hard Festival where we will play Friday with Heaven Shall Burn, Grave Digger and Amon Amarth. We’re working on a trip to southern Europe, plus on a headlining tour next year. We’re not going on the X-Mass tour as you might have caught, this is final. We’re sorry about this and thank all the people who sent emails and phoned in – we will make sure we come by soon, especially to Paris. Finally we will be presenting the X-Mass Mush on the 22nd of December with Kings hot, besides us Soul Demise, Dark Day Dungeon, Vale Tudor and Taste of Tears will be entering the stage of the Galvanic in Zug."
Neaera Confirm Festival Appearances
Neaera have posted an update covering their winter festivals planned and the fact that they're working on new material:
"What's up folks! Big news once again from the Neaera camp."
"As you might have read in the "Shows" section, Mother Russia is calling, and Neaera will heed the call, :-)! We are thrilled to announce that on December 2nd and 3rd, we will be playing two concerts in Russia. St. Petersburg and Moscow are the targets that have been chosen to be darkened by the metal cloud (of armpit stench)! We can't wait!"
"Also, we have the honor of announcing that we have been confirmed to play the legendary WACKEN and WITH FULL FORCE festivals in 2007. We are really looking forward to playing these great festivals, and we hope for many people to come and party with us!"
"Even though it may be a little late, we want to say a big THANK YOU to all the heads that came out to see us on our small tour of Austria that we did with our friends of MISERY SPEAKS. You guys really tore off the roof, literally (This means you, Lustenau...)!"
"For those that want a little of NEAERA under the Christmas tree: We will be part of the VAINSTREAM SANTA CLAWS NIGHT tour which is scheduled to take place from the 25th to the 30th of December this year. We will be joining great bands such as CALIBAN, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, AS WE FIGHT, DEADLOCK, MISERY SPEAKS and FIRE IN THE ATTIC, so grab hold of a ticket ASAP!"
"Last but not least: We are currently in the middle of the songwriting process for our next record. Everything’s running smoothly, five new songs are already finished, and we are aiming for a studio date sometime between late spring and early summer '07."
"We will of course keep you updated on other festivals and shows as the schedule unfolds, so keep checking the page!"
Job for a Cowboy To Tour With Psyopus
Job for a Cowboy have just confirmed an upcoming tour with label-mates Psyopus and Ferret newcomers See You Next Tuesday. The tour kicks off on January 12th in Menomonee, WI and will end on February 18th in Arlington Heights, IL. Tickets will run between $10 and $12. Two more acts will be joining the tour and will be announced in late November.
Here's what guitarist Ravi has to say:
"We are very proud to be a part of this tour. It will come at an exciting time for us as we will be coming out of the studio and going on the road with our friends who happen to be some of our favorite bands. Come out to the shows, support these awesome bands, and have a good time."
In other news, Job for a Cowboy will be entering the studio in December to record their debut release for Metal Blade Records that will hit stores in spring 2007.
Here are the Job For A Cowboy tour dates with Psyopus and See You Next Tuesday: More...
Terror Announce UK Tour Dates
Prior to joining Madball, Sick Of It All, et al for a tour of Europe, Terror will headline a brief handful of dates, primarily in the UK. Here are the latest dates:
22/11 Bristol, UK @ Bier Keller
23/11 Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2
24/11 Sheffield, UK @ Corporation
25/11 Luton, UK @ University
26/11 Manchester, UK @ Rockworld
27/11 Wolverhampton, UK @ Canal Club
28/11 Paris, FRA @ Le Vaisseau Fantome
29/11 Colmar, FRA @ Grillen
Hear Full Album Stream of KSE and Robert Plant
AOL Music has a few relevant full-album streams of this week's releases, most notably Killswitch Engage's "As Daylight Dies." Here are the links:
Snake Eyes Seven Signs To Chavis Records
Chavis Records' latest signing is SNAKE EYES SEVEN from Canada. SNAKE EYES SEVEN features Victor Langen (Kick Axe), Daniel Nargang (ex Into Eternity), Cole Stevens and Johnny Bland.
SNAKE EYES SEVEN has just wrapped up in the studio. Packaging will be handled by Orphan X Graphics. The track listing is as follows: Comin' Down, Hell Or High Water, Love For A Moment, Bitter Pill, Be Leaving, Bullets & Booze, Breakdown, Devil With A Rosary, You're To Blame, Photos Of The Dead ** Bonus Track - David & Goliath.
The Banner Plan More Shows w/ Founding Member
After breaking up in August, and confirming a final show for December 20th, New Jersey hardcore outfit The Banner has announced plans to tour again in early-2007 with original/founding member Garrett back in the line-up. Here's a statement from vocalist Joey Southside:
"We will be doing limited touring on the East Coast/Northeast tentatively starting in January. The plan right now is to only do limited touring and depending on how it goes we may extend it if there's a demand. Quite frankly I just dont have it out of my system yet and need to get my ass back in the van... To our Western friends, the Northeast/East Coast stuff is all we have planned for right now. We'll get back out to Cali and such at least once before it's over over."
Interview
Interview With Greg Haran Of Hostility
Novato, Califonia's HOSTILITY has been leveling everyone in their path this year with their debut album "Uncompromised" off The Penn/Voltaic Records. They are one of the few bands that seems to properly incorporate the best of thrash and death metal into their own brand of heavy music destruction and are looking to take their game now to a higher level for 2007. I've been lucky enough to see these guys live and to hang out with them and wanted to continue educating all of you on a real metal band that deserves the hype and killer national exposure this band is certainly now receiving. I was able to recently get some Q&A in with their lead vocalist, Greg Haran. More...
Trivium Talk About Touring With Iron Maiden
Trivium are trekking across Europe with their heroes Iron Maiden. Read on for a few thoughts from the band?
"Power and melody... Two words that describe exactly what we are witnessing every night touring with and supporting IRON MAIDEN.
"It is simply amazing to see what MAIDEN does night in and night out the entire show is totally outrageous the music and performance, the musicianship, the staging, the light show and production its awesome, all of it sets a very high standard and it goes without saying we are really excited to be a part of this historic tour.
"The first three sold-out shows in Finland were great and we really appreciate the support of the MAIDEN fans that enjoyed our set. Tonight we are in Stockholm for the first of four sold-out shows across Sweden tonight and tomorrow night we are at The Globen in Stockholm.
"'The Crusade' continues to do well and it appears more and more people are getting into the new record so we thank you for the support and hope to see you at one of the shows.
"We are touring with IRON MAIDEN until December 23rd then we will head to Japan in January 2007 and then we will finally hit Australia and New Zealand for Big Day Out and a string of TRIVIUM headline shows."
DevilDriver Recording Third Album
DevilDriver are currently holed up in Sonic Ranch studios in El Paso, recording their new album. The still-untitled full length is due for release mid 2007, and a posting on the band's site reads, "We got to Sonic Ranch three days ago, loaded in and began getting drum tones yesterday. In two days, [John] Boecklin [drums] has laid down 10 tracks! We will be done tomorrow with drums and then move on to guitar tones and begin tracking them Saturday. It's been a killer time so far!"
Headline News
Defiance Guitarist Loses Battle With Cancer
Defiance guitarist Doug Harrington recently lost his battle with cancer. Here's the band's update on it:
"It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend, bandmate, and artist, Defiance guitarist Doug Harrington. At his request, and for the privacy of his family, we did not make his condition known, but Doug had been quietly battling cancer for much of this year, until Tuesday night when he finally succumbed to it. He went peacefully and in the presence of his wife and family. Born in 1966, he was 40 years old.
Doug was however able to participate in several of the writing and recording sessions for the new Defiance record, including one just 3 days before he passed. When we found out about Doug's condition, we had already been writing and rehearsing for the new album, and Doug continued to go to practices and participate in the songwriting and it was his wish that we finish the album without him. And although it will be extremely difficult, we will honor his request, and you can expect to see the record in stores this Spring.
Doug was an extremely talented musician, and an even more wonderful human being, and he will be sadly missed by all. Our deepest sympathies and condolences go out to all of Doug's family and friends.
Please keep checking the websites for more information, comments and updates. Also, please feel free to leave comments at the guestbook at Defiance1.com.
Sincerely,
Defiance"
Photos from a recent recording session with Doug can be viewed here.
Izzy Talks About Touring With Guns N' Roses Again
Former Guns N' Roses member Izzy Stradlin's official web site, ChopAway.com, has a Q&A with the guitarist, where he's asked about any future plans he has with Axl Rose's new line-up. "I spent my summer vacation touring with Axl's new Guns N' Roses and had some fun playing live again," he said. "Amazing fans out there.... It's hard to believe at times. Fantastic! GNR tour: Axl and I connected via cell phone this year. I stopped by to see if he looked as old as he might be... Same age as myself, you know, and he looked great! It was nice to reconnect with an old friend/war buddy/fellow musician. I told him later I'd like to join the fun in some way and he said I was welcome to come and play something, so I did! Took me about three weeks to recover from the six weeks of touring!!!!"
Read the full article at ChopAway.
Hear Rock Star Supernova's Debut Album Online
MSN Sympatico is hosting an online listening party for Rock Star Supernova's self-titled debut album. You can listen to the 11 tracks, in full, here.
As previously reported, with regular bassist Jason Newsted sidelined for up to nine months with arm and shoulder injuries, Rock Star Supernova has tapped former Black Crowes bassist Johnny Colt as a temporary replacement.
Dead Head Post New Live Video Footage Online
Dutch thrashers DEAD HEAD have uploaded several new live videos to YouTube.com. Check out performance clips of "Faust II", "Supreme Forgery", "The Festering/Unholy" and "Cold Being" by following the links at this location.
DEAD HEAD recently spent time in the studio working on demos for its forthcoming fifth album, tentatively due next year. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Swing", "Less Than Zero" and "Dissolved in Purity". More...
Swallow the Sun Post New Album Samples Online
Finnish melodic death/doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN have uploaded audio samples of three songs from their forthcoming third album, "Hope", due on February 7, 2007 release via Spinefarm Records. Check out the tracks "Hope", "These Hours of Despair" and "Too Cold for Tears" at this location.
Black Trinity Seek New Vocalist
Cleveland, Ohio-based black metal band BLACK TRINITY is seeking a professional vocalist to complete its lineup. "After several failed attempts by others, we, once again, are looking for someone who possesses a strong voice with a traditional black metal sound (incorporating a unique, individualistic style)," the group writes in a press release. "He/she must be able to attend rehearsals twice a week (Tuesday at 7pm and Saturday at 4pm) and be willing to contribute financially to rehearsal space rent (approximately $40-$50 per month). BLACK TRINITY will not tolerate drug/alcohol abusers, no-call/no-show for practices, or other personal 'issues' that may interfere or otherwise hinder the progress and success of the band. He/she must also have own transportation and be willing to travel for future shows. Send inquiries to:blcktrnty666@aol.com,sluciano6@aol.com or englamps66@yahoo.com or visit www.blacktrinity.com."
BLACK TRINITY's debut album, "Demonic Pleasures", was released last year via Apocalyptic Records.
Canopy Sign With Disconcert Music
Stockholm, Sweden-based death metallers CANOPY have inked a deal with Disconcert Music. The group's debut album, "Serene Catharsis", will be made available across Canada in all good stores via Fusion 3 distribution.
CANOPY plays Swedish death metal "in the vein of EDGE OF SANITY or AMON AMARTH, but with enough originality to make it their own," according to a press release.
"Serene Catharsis" track listing:
01. And Oceans
02. The Lie that You Once Told
03. Firmament Part I
04. Firmament Part II
05. Concentric
06. Last Point of Reference
07. The Bleeding Earth
08. We are Not to be of This World
09. Subtle
10. Serene Catharsis
For more information, visit www.entercanopy.com.
Cassius, For The Fallen Dreams Booking Tour
Cassius and For The Fallen Dreams are in the process of booking a January 2007 tour. If you're interested in booking them, send an email to Loveasarsonbooking@hotmail.com. The latest itinerary is as follows:
1/2 Saginaw, MI @ Jamestowne Hall
1/3 Akron, OH @ Daily Double
1/4 Indianapolis, IN @ TBA
1/5 Milwaukee, WI @ Shorewood Legion
1/6 Rogers, MN @ The Showcase Skatepark & Venue
1/7 Des Moines, IA @ TBA
1/8 Sauget, IL @ TBA
1/9 Witchita, KS @ TBA
1/10 Dallas, TX @ TBA
1/11 Houston, TX @ Java Jazz
1/12 Baton Rouge, LA @ TBA
1/13 Phenix City, AL @ The Slaughterhouse
1/14 Clearwater, FL @ 688 Skatepark
1/15 Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
1/16 Marietta, GA @ Swayze's
1/17 Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone
1/18 Richmond, VA @ TBA
1/19 Montclair, NJ @ TBA
1/20 Buffalo, NY @ The Buffalo Icon
1/21 Poughkeepsie, NY @ Club Crannell
1/22 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bethel Christian Academy
1/23 Cincinnati, OH @ The Basement
1/24 Niles, MI @ Skunk's Nest
F5 Announce DVD, Live Perfromance Posted Online
F5’s new “’LIVE!’ For All Seasons” DVD is a complete re-cap of the band’s musical history from inception in 2003 through 2006 including the recording sessions and touring for the debut album "A Drug For All Seasons". Edgy and raw the DVD focuses on live concert footage shot during the band’s recent tour stop in Ithaca, New York. Also included is close and personal video of music from the group’s early rehearsals, a special “making- of” studio segment, band interviews and more, giving fans a true glimpse behind the stage curtains of rock n’ roll revealing how F5 morphed from the rehearsal hall into a full fledged powerhouse recording and touring act.
Shot and directed by Rich Stahle of Underground Video Television (UVTV) the live video for “Dissidence” from the DVD is available for viewing at the UVTV website. Additional live tracks include “Hold Me Down”, Defacing”, “Fall To Me” and also a brand new previously unreleased song entitled “Cause For Concern”.
You can pick up a copy during a special ‘pre-release’ sale going on now, right here.
F5 is:
Dale Steele-Vocals
Steve Conley- Guitars
John Davis- Guitars
Dave Small- Drums
David Ellefson- Bass Guitars
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