Metal News for November 29, 2007
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45 news articles posted on this day.
Scald To Release 'Fluke' Mini-CD In December
Irish metal band SCALD will release its new mini-album, "Fluke", in December via the Belfast-based record label Midhir Records. According to a press release, the CD will be released in "a specially designed digi-folder with artwork by Unhinged Art, depicting the relationship between the actions of the Catholic Church and its priests and those of a parasitic flukeworm."
Jon of Midhir Records says that "while the inclusion of the Eucharist could be seen as offensive, the concept was to create more than just a listening experience with 'Fluke'. This is a completely unique release."
Originally due for release in July, "Fluke" has been cursed with bad luck and controversy since it went to press.
The promotional video for the track "Larva", which appears on "Fluke", can be viewed here.
For more information, visit their Myspace page. More...
All That Remains and Chimaira Book U.S. Tour?
Massachusetts metallers ALL THAT REMAINS are rumored to be planning a headlining U.S. run in February that will also include CHIMAIRA, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and DIVINE HERESY. Exact cities and dates are expected to be announced soon.
ALL THAT REMAINS is continuing to support the band's 2006 effort, "The Fall of Ideals", the "Live" DVD and a brand new reissue of the previously out-of-print debut record, "Behind Silence And Solitude".
Deadhouse In Pre-Production For Second Album
Detroit-based metal outfit DEADHOUSE is finishing up pre-production on its sophomore album, "Orgy in the Morgue", tentatively due in the spring. The first single, "Crack the Cranium" is in rotation on Detroit's rock station WRIF 101.1 and a video for the song is said to be in "high demand" on YouTube and Myspace. Watch the clip here.
DEADHOUSE recently announced the addition of guitarist Rob Singleton (TREBLE BLEED, PEDL) to the group's ranks. The band's current lineup is rounded out by vocalist Wicked Mick of H.M.R fame, bassist Jeff "J.D" Decker and drummer Jeff Shankin (UNIVERSAL STOMP, TWIZTED).
Formed in 2002 by Wicked Mick and Shankin, DEADHOUSE's can best be described as "groove-driven psycho metal," according to a press release. "DEADHOUSE pulls in a variety of influences, including bands from NWOBHM, Bay Area thrash, and '90s power groove. The band has gone through a few lineup changes over the years, but the signature sound and powerfully heavy stage show have remained the same."
For more information, visit their Myspace page. More...
Diamond Head To Play Italy Next April
According to a posting on the web site of the Italian booking and promotions company Pigsty Concerti, NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD will play three shows in Italy on April 11-13, 2008. More details will be announced soon.
DIAMOND HEAD is currently supporting THIN LIZZY on 14 dates of their UK tour.
The band's new album, "What's In Your Head?", was released on July 30. The CD was previously described by the band as "a powerful but varied collection of songs." The album includes the song "Reign Supreme", which is said to be "the heaviest track DIAMOND HEAD have recorded since 'Am I Evil?'" More...
Amaseffer To Write Score For Altalena Film
Israeli holy metallers AMASEFFER have sent BW&BK the following update:
"After negotiations with a production company in Israel it was decided that Amaseffer will write the full score soundtrack for the Israeli movie Altalena. The movie is done and edited so next week (December 2nd) Amaseffer will start the writing process for the full score which will be recorded and edited at Amaseffer's own studios in Tel-Aviv."
"The band have formed a new legal company named: Amaseffer Soundtrack Productions. The sole purpose of the company will be writing movie soundtracks to productions all over the world regardless the band's Exodus trilogy (more news regarding that coming soon)." More...
Tank Complete Demos For Forthcoming Studio Album
London based label Soundhouse Records has contacted BW&BK with news that demos for the forthcoming TANK studio album, Sturmpanzer, have been completed.
Says the band, "We are now happy with the direction the album is taking and recording will start after Christmas. We will be inviting some special guests to come and take part in the project."
In related news, due to popular demand, Tank merchandise is now available direct from the band's MySpace page, located here.
Tank's 's Live And Rare album was released on October 15th through Soundhouse Records. More...
Apocalyptica Announce London Gig in March 2008
APOCALYPTICA has announced a London performance at the London Forum on March 7, 2008. Tickets are available through Live Nation. The band are currently gearing up for their European Hammered at Xmas tour.
Throwdown Post “Holy Roller” Video Online
Headbanger's Blog has uploaded THROWDOWN's video for the song "Holy Roller". The clip, which was directed by Andy Reale, can be viewed here. (Note: Video stream is **NOT** available to non-U.S. residents.)
According to a press release, the video is full of performance footage combined with images of snakes and torture, and the band was pleased with Reale's interpretation of the song. Vocalist Dave Peters says, "Andy did an exceptional job of reading in between the lines of the lyrics and meaning of the song and translating it into visuals centered around a really imaginative storyline. 'Holy Roller', in particular, is a song that we don't want taken for face value, so it was very important to us that the images for it were just as accurate as they were powerful. The song speaks to the nature of hypocrites and their proclivity toward punishing the rest of the world for their own skeletons and insecurities. It's a hostile song with a lot of energy; Andy's shots and editing lended itself real well to that." Drummer Ben Dussault added, "Even though snakes are pretty cliché right now... they just look so brutal in the right video! PS. no animals/insects/critters were harmed during this process, just band dudes! Enjoy." More...
Odious Mortem Search For Second Guitarist
ODIOUS MORTEM have posted the following update:
“If you would like to try out for ODIOUS on guitar, we practice in Santa Cruz, CA. Please learn the three songs (”The Endless Regression of Mind,” “Fragmented Oblivion,” and “Caverns of Reason“) in the downloads section of www.odiousmortem.com, and make a video or come jam with us!”
You can head over to their official MySpace page for more information.
Kataklysm Announce Exclusive Live Internet Concert
On Monday, December 3, 2007, Canadian extreme metallers KATAKLYSM will take part in a FREE exclusive live concert stream from Las Vegas, Nevada which will be viewable at DeepRockDrive. The free live stream will be viewable by fans around the world; all you have to do is register, sit back and watch.
The live concert stream will be viewable at:
7:00 p.m. (Pacific)
8:00 p.m. (Mountain)
9:00 p.m. (Central)
10:00 p.m. (Eastern)
To make sure you don't miss this event, please:
* Click here
* Create a FREE account (which take seconds to do)
* Click on "Purchase Your Ticket" (which basically means "Reserve Your Free Spot")
* Wait for the evening of December 3, 2007 to arrive and enjoy!
Nebula Prepare To Record New Material
Los Angeles rockers NEBULA have issued the following update:
"We are back and well-rested from a long and successful tour. Thank you to everyone who came out to the shows and made them a lot of fun and to our good friends BONK and LES BREASTFEEDERS."
"Sometime in the coming weeks we shall be hitting the studio to record some new demos for a new record in 2008. We shall keep you posted."
NEBULA recently announced the addition of drummer Rob Oswald (KARMA TO BURN, MONDO GENERATOR) to the group's ranks. More...
M.A.N Post Fifth Studio Diary Episode Online
M.A.N, the band formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich), entered Grand Recordings in Gothenburg, Sweden with producer/engineer Svein Jensen on October 19 to begin recording its new album, entitled "Peacenemy", for a tentative early 2008 release. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Outnumbered", "Dead Universe", "Hacker Sapiens", "Kill It", "My Own Sickness", "Hypokrite", "Apocalypse", "Harness The Mind", "Worn Wigs", "Body Sewer" and "Blood Vanish".
Watch the fifth "episode" of the M.A.N studio diary here.
M.A.N's next live appearance will take place tonight (Saturday, November 17) at Metal Club/Nöjesfabriken in Karlstad, Sweden. More...
Nile Post Online Guitar Lesson
MetalKult.com has posted a 17-part video guitar lesson with technical death metal band NILE.
The footage was shot on August 21, 2007, when the South Carolina band came to New York City to play a one-off date from this summer's Ozzfest, in support of their new album "Ithyphallic" (Nuclear Blast).
In the interview, guitarists Karl Sanders and Dallas Toler-Wade demonstrate the key elements of their style, and show how to play NILE classics like "Barra Edinazzu", "Howling of the Jinn", "Black Seeds of Vengeance" and more.
Go to MetalKult.com now to check out these videos. More...
Thor Announce Hollywood Gig
Rock warrior THOR will perform at Safari Sam's in Hollywood, California on December 9 to celebrate the release of his upcoming album, "Into the Noise". Also scheduled to appear are ARNOCORPS, ROSEMARY'S BILLYGOAT and MURDERLAND.
Joining Thor on stage at the Hollywood gig will be Frank Meyer (THE STREETWALKIN' CHEETAHS, ANGUS KHAN), Bruce Duff (ANGUS KHAN, ADZ), Mike Knutson (THE STREETWALKIN' CHEETAHS), and Danny Boy (THE LADYKILLERS). Frank Meyer and Bruce Duff were instrumental in the success of THOR's "Thor against the World" recording on Smog Veil Records. Frank and Bruce co-produced and played on the album.
THOR's new album, "Into the Noise" — already available digitally — will be officially be released on January 9 by Sudden Death Records in association with Fathom Records. More...
Holy Moses Announce New Album Title
Long-running German thrashers HOLY MOSES have set "Bloodbound" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in the spring. According to a press release, fans can expect another "blast of old-school thrash with modern elements and the classic HOLY MOSES style," featuring "the queen of growls, Sabina Classen!"
Sabina Classen recently secured a brand-new "fashion deal" with the Finnish clothing company Northern Tribe. According to a press release, "the fashion label for metal clothes and merchandise promises best quality with cool artwork at fair prices. Sabina closed the new deal by presenting one model shirt at the Northern Tribe stall [at] the [Jalometalli festival in Oulu, Finland]. In the future Sabina will present more Northern Tribe fashion on the upcoming HOLY MOSES gigs!"
Scream In Eden Sign With Z Records
Chicago's SCREAM IN EDEN has inked a deal with Z Records. According to a press release, "the band are yet another fine example of excellent melodic hard rock that fans have grown to expect from Z. Discovered by [Z head honcho] Mark Alger a few months ago, SCREAM IN EDEN's debut, entitled 'Original Sin', will be released on January 28, 2008 and is essential for fans of TESLA, DOKKEN and BABYLON A.D. Featured around the fantastic vocals of Joe Dokken and the guitar work of WHITE CROSS axeman Rex Carroll, SCREAM IN EDEN are set to make 2008 their year."
For audio samples, visit their label's Myspace page. More...
The Ottoman Empire Post Video Online
Madison, Wisconsin-based female-fronted metal band THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE has posted the video for its song "Anemic World" on YouTube. The clip, which was directed by Eric Papa, can be viewed here.
According to the band's official bio, THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE "combine elements from multiple genres of metal to create a sound that is truly their own. The current lineup formed in 2006 and their debut LP, 'Way of the Blade', has received critical acclaim in both domestic and international publications. Since the release of 'Way of the Blade', THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE have become touring veterans of their native midwest and are one of the most requested metal festival acts in the region. The band has also created a devoted international fan base via a strong online presence, with consistent overseas album sales. THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE are versatile, high-caliber performers, bringing to the stage the accuracy of their recordings along with high energy and intensity, making them a powerful act." More...
Machinery Sign With Regain Records
Stockholm, Sweden-based extreme metallers MACHINERY have inked a deal with Regain Records. The group's sophomore album, "The Passing", was recorded in June 2007 at Black Lounge Studio with producer Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY) and is scheduled for release in early 2008.
According to a press release, "The Passing" can be described as "an intense journey in epic and diverse metal. An album with great songs and an unique style that covers heavv, death, black and thrash metal! A perfect blend of what should truly appeal to every metalhead!"
Commented producer Kjellgren: "It's a truly epic and diverse metal album with great songs and an unique style that covers everything I love about metal: heavy metal, death metal, black metal, thrash metal! Superb drums, guitars, bass, keyboards and vocals... all you need, hehe. It was really fun to work with the band since they're all truly amazing musicians and have a very professional attitude towards making music!"
For more information, visit their Myspace page.
Conelrad Offer Complete Discography For Download
CONELRAD, the Pittsburgh, PA / New York City, NY duo featuring Jeff Gretz (FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES, ex-ZAO) and Adam MacGregor (MICROWAVES, ex-CREATION IS CRUCIFIXION), has posted its entire discography up for download at this location. The band's full-length CD, "A Final Dissolution", two seven-inch EPs ("Bezoar" and "Sluts and Slobs") and an out-of-print collaboration with Steve Moore (of Relapse recording artists ZOMBI) entitled "Torus Shock Trio Sessions" can be purchased digitally.
Commented Jeff Gretz: "We're not offering these things up for free; they're no cheaper than if you buy the physical records. The point being that we're trying to make the music available and at the same time using the proceeds collected by the downloads to help fund physical releases for the people that want them. We'll put them out ourselves. Smaller pressings, lower overhead, better packaging. We'll release and distribute everything from this point on by ourselves. People will be able to order them FROM the band knowing that in doing so they can keep the band active." More...
Michael Schenker Announce UK Dates
According to a posting on the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, SeeTicket.com has announced the following UK dates for the legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker:
Billed as MICHAEL SCHENKER & FRIENDS:
Jan. 10 - Swindon, UK - 12 Bar Swindon
Feb. 17 - Bristol, UK - Thekla
Billed as MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP);
Feb. 09 - Manchester, UK - Manchester University More...
Himsa Vocalist Plays Film Critic
Vocalist Johnny Pettibone of Seattle's HIMSA recently checked in with the Headbanger's Blog to play film critic as he listed ten horror movies that he enjoyed the most growing up. Click here to check it out.
The second episode of HIMSA TV, shot by King of Hearts Productions, has been posted online. Here the viewer will get a chance to meet the group's new drummer Joe Frothingham, have a look into the band's latest photo shoot and special covers set. Watch it here.
HIMSA is currently assaulting the masses across North America on tour alongside AMON AMARTH and SONIC SYNDICATE in support of its latest offering, "Summon in Thunder". More...
Widescreen Mode Single Lands On Finnish Charts
"Dead Inside", the new single from the Finnish metal/rock band WIDESCREEN MODE, has entered the chart in the group's home country at position No. 5. The song comes off the group's debut album, "Until the End" (Dark Sentiments/Playground Music Scandinavia), which landed on the Finnish chart at No. 34 upon its release earlier in the month.
Watch the "Dead Inside" music video here.
WIDESCREEN MODE's first single, "Everlasting Bomb", ruled the official Finnish download chart for several weeks this summer and was #1 on iTunes for an incredible 14 weeks from June 29 until October 12. More...
Overdrive Post New Song Online
Swedish '80s metallers OVERDRIVE have posted a new track, entitled "Army Of Darkness", on their MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new album, "Let The Metal Do The Talking", which is scheduled for release in January 2008 on Lion Music. The group's first LP in 24 years was mixed at Sound Palace Studios with producer Johan Blomström (BLINDED COLONY, CALM, KAPTAIN SUN). The band's two previous studio albums — "Metal Attack" (1983) and "Swords And Axes" (1984) — were re-issued by High Vaultage in 2003.
Commented the band: "[Johan Blomström] captured the good old '80s essence of the band, but still provided freshness and power to the production. Old fans won't be disappointed and hopefully we'll find a new generation of fans, too."
OVERDRIVE's current lineup includes original members Janne Stark (guitar), Kjell Jacobsson (guitar), Kenth Ericsson (bass) and Kenta Svensson (drums) plus former UNCHAINED singer Per "Perilo" Karlsson, who joined the band when they reformed in 2004. More...
Nine Inch Nails Remix Site Goes Live
According to The Pulse of Radio, the NINE INCH NAILS remix site, Remix.NIN.com, has finally gone live after being blocked for several days by Universal Music, parent company of NINE INCH NAILS' former label, Interscope Records. Universal did not want fans using master recordings of other artists in remixes of NINE INCH NAILS songs. Frontman Trent Reznor said online, "Universal feels that if they host our remix site, they will be opening themselves up to the accusation that they are sponsoring the same technical violation of copyright they are suing (YouTube and MySpace) for."
Universal was willing to let NINE INCH NAILS itself take over the remix site, on the condition that Reznor take legal responsibility for any copyright issues regarding other artists' samples.
The NINE INCH NAILS mainman has been encouraging remixes of the band's material at its official web site for several years. More...
Burning Human Post Another New Song Online
BURNING HUMAN, the resurrected death metal band featuring SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner, has posted another newly recorded song, entitled "Self-Inflicted Crucifixion", on its MySpace page. The track comes off the group's forthcoming debut album, "Resurrection through Fire", which was mixed by legendary guitarist James Murphy (OBITUARY, DEATH, TESTAMENT, DISINCARNATE, CANCER, KONKHRA).
In other news, BURNING HUMAN has announced the addition of second guitarist Mike Stack to the group's ranks. "Mike has played in a number of local Troy/Albany, NY metal and hardcore bands since the early '90s, including local legends DYING BREED and POLITICS OF CONTRABAND," BURNING HUMAN writes in a statement. "Mike currently plays guitar in THE FINAL SLEEP, and plans to continue his double duty between both bands. More...
Battlelore Pull Out Of Korpiklaani Tour
According to a posting on KORPIKLAANI's MySpace page, Finnish "fantasy metal" band BATTLELORE will no longer take part in KORPIKLAANI's December 2007 European tour. No reason was given for BATTLELORE pulling out of the trek.
As previously reported, BATTLELORE will play two shows with BAL-SAGOTH in Finland in January. The details are as follows:
Jan. 25 - Helsinki, Finland - Nosturi
Jan. 26 - Turku, Finland - Klubi More...
Day Without Dawn Announce Tour Dates
New Jersey metallers, Day Without Dawn, issue the following update on their Myspace page:
"Day Without Dawn (probable name change pending) is touring the bulk of the country again in March 2008 with our new lineup. If anyone in the vicinity of one of these stops along the way can be of assistance in hooking us up with a show, or is in a band that wants on the bill, drop us a line. Here's the tentative routing:"
March 2008 Tour (with All Parallels)
Sat 1 - MA
Sun 2 - CT
Mon 3 - PA
Tue 4 - VA/DC/MD
Wed 5 - NC, New Bern @ The Salty Dawg
Thu 6 - NC/SC
Fri 7 - SC/GA
Sat 8 - FL/GA
Sun 9 - AL
Mon 10 - LA
Tue 11 - TX
Wed 12 - TX
Sat 15 - KS
Sun 16 - MO
Mon 17 - MO/IL
Tue 18 - IL
Wed 19 - IN
Thu 20 - OH/IN/KY
Fri 21 - OH/NY
Sat 22 - NY
Sun 23 - NY
Mon 24 - ME
Fri 28 - NJ More...
Turmoil Recording New Album
Turmoil has been in the studio as of late recording material for a new full-length, their first since 1999. Tracking has been taking place at Skylight Studios in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, with Vince Ratti (The Minor Times, A Life Once Lost) engineering. Drums and guitars have been completed, with bass recording taking place this weekend, and vocals slated for late-January. The effort will likely consist of roughly twelve tracks clocking in at over 40 minutes of music.
The band is speaking with several producers (including Steve Evetts) about producing various portions of the record. Frontman Jon Gula told Lambgoat earlier today that the new material is "a nice progression from [the last Turmoil album] 'The Process Of.'" Fans can expect the as-yet untitled album to surface in late-spring/early-summer 2008 via Eulogy Recordings.
Onesidezero Announces Headlining Dates, Euro Tour
Los Angeles based Onesidezero has added more tour dates in support of their recently released self-titled sophomore album. The group will play a series of West Coast dates to round out the year, including a spot on
104.7 The Edge's "Not So Silent Night" show with Atreyu, Five Finger Death Punch and Fair To Midland.
Onesidezero will kick off 2008 with a European tour alongside Adema and Re:Ignition which is scheduled to begin February 27, 2008 in Hamburg, Germany. More cities and dates will be announced soon.
"I think I can speak for all of us in saying FINALLY! We love touring! We've seen most of the United States and Canada several times and it's been awesome. That being said, we're ready for Europe," says Onesidezero drummer Rob Basile. "Europe has produced so much amazing music and art, and I can't wait to experience that first hand. Personally I love history, and good beer, so I can't think of a better place to go. It's also going to be a pleasure hitting the road again with Adema, as we've toured with them on two separate occasions in the past, and Adema's live sh ow is amazing and they're great guys."
"We are really excited to finally be getting our ass's overseas and are grateful to Tiefdruck-Musik for giving us this opportunity," adds frontman Jasan Radford. "2008 is starting to look like a great year for Onesidezero and thank you all for the support!" More...
Candlemass, Daylight Dies Announce U.S. Dates
Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS have confirmed the following U.S. dates:
May 19 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
May 20 - New York City, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
May 22 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
May 23 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
May 24 - Mokena, IL @ The Pearl Room
May 25 - St Paul, MN @ Station 4
May 28 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
May 29 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
May 30 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
More shows will be added.
Support on the trek will come from DAYLIGHT DIES.
Tickets are on sale exclusively through EnterTheVault.com until December 20 at which point they become available through all ticketing systems.
CANDLEMASS filmed its 20th anniversary concert on March 31, 2007 at Stockholm's Kolingsborg for a DVD, "20 Year Anniversary Party", which was released on October 22 via Snapper/Peaceville. CANDLEMASS performed with no less than seven (!) different vocalists — including the band's former singers Johan Langquist and Tomas Vikström, plus the group's latest addition, Robert Lowe of SOLITUDE AETURNUS. In addition to the concert footage, the DVD includes interviews with all the vocalists from that evening as extra material.
Satyricon Drummer Breaks Leg
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have issued the following update:
"It is with deep regret we have to inform you that Frost (drums) broke his leg yesterday morning. As a result of this, our headlining performance at Arnhem Metal Meeting has been cancelled. It was a freak accident where he simply slipped on ice and snow covered surface, fell to the ground with his foot in a twisted position, and broke it. This was obviously very bad news given our scheduled show at Arnhem Metal Meeting this coming Saturday (December 1st). However, with Frost's history of actually playing ten shows in a row on our European Tour in 2003 with a broken foot, we were hoping he could pull this one off as well. Doctors said last night they wanted to keep him at the hospital over night for observation and we agreed on making a decision as to whether he could do the show, today. Unfortunately we have been informed today that his brake is so complicated that it needs surgery which will take place shortly. They intend to keep him hospitalized for at least one week. Perhaps two.
We apologize for the inconvenience this causes to our fans and the festival. As Satyricon is also in the midst of rehearsing a new album, we will to have take an unwanted break from that. We will reorganize and put our attention into other parts of the album-making process to ensure no delays. Have a great festival and join us in wishing Frost a speedy recovery."
Iron Maiden Bassist Talks Toronto
As previously reported, IRON MAIDEN will wrap up the first leg of their Somewhere Back In Time World Tour 2008 with a date at Toronto's Air Canada Centre on Sunday, March 16th.
Says Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris; "Toronto has always been special to Iron Maiden and it is one of the few major cities in the World where we never needed to support anybody early in our career. Thanks to fantastic support from fans there we have always headlined. We started off at l think the Concert Hall, sold out to about 1,000 fans, then year by year progressed through Massey Hall, Kingswood and then to Maple Leaf Gardens for one and then next time two nights. All on consecutive tours! It was quite a ride so we have a lot to thank Toronto for which is why we insisted on finishing here on this tour. We always have a good time in Canada and have many friends there. Toronto is a home (away) from home and we expect to have a great bash after the show and carry severe hangovers home the next day - except Bruce hopefully!!
"We look forward to bringing the Powerslave show back to Toronto - l always loved that show and think it was arguably our most spectacular ever so we're all going to have a great time doing this."
As previously reported, the March 2nd Iron Maiden show originally scheduled to take place at the Skol Arena Anhembi in Sao Paulo, Brazil has been moved to a larger venue, the 42,000 capacity Palmeiras Stadium in Sao Paulo.
Iron Maiden's Somewhere Back In Time World Tour dates include:
February
1 - Mumbai, India - Bandra Kurla Complex
4 - Perth, Australia - Burswood Dome
6 - Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena
7 - Melbourne, Australia - Rod Laver Arena
9 - Sydney, Australia - Acer Arena
10 - Sydney, Australia - Acer Arena
12 - Brisbane, Australia - Entertainment Centre
15 - Yokohama, Japan - Pacifico Yokohama
16 - Tokyo, Japan - Messe
19 - Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
21 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Auditoria Telmex
22 - Monterrey, Mexico - Monterrey Arena
24 - Mexico City, Mexico - Sports Palace
26 - San Jose, Costa Rica - Saprisa Stadium
28 - Bogota, Columbia - Simon Bolivar Park
March
2 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Palmeiras Stadium
5 - Porto Allegre, Brazil - Gigantinho
7 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ferrofcarril Oeste Stadium
9 - Santiago, Chile - Pista Atletica
12 - Puerto Rico - San Juan Coliseo
14 - New Jersey, USA - Izod Center (formerly Continental Airlines Arena)
16 - Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre
June
27 - Bologna, Italy - Arena Parco Nord (Gods Of Metal Festival)
July
1 - Paris, France - Ominisport De Bercy Arena
5 - London, UK - Twickenham Rugby Stadium
16 - Stockholm, Sweden - Stockholm Stadium
18 - Helsinki, Finland - Helsinki Olympic Stadium
19 - Tampere, Finland - Ratinan Stadion
22 - Trondheim, Norway - Lerkendalstadium
24 - Oslo, Norway - Valle Hovin
26 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Ullevi Stadium
27 - Horsens, Denmark - Horsens Gods Bane Pladsen
August
1st – 3rd - Wachen Open Air Festival - Wacken, Germany
Merciless Death To Enter Studio
Heavy Artillery Records report that thrash metal purveyors MERCILESS DEATH are set to enter the studio this week to begin work on the follow-up to their debut album, Evil In The Night.
Fans can expect more of their trademark blistering, hook-laden thrash metal that recalls SLAYER and EXODUS in their prime. Details regarding the album title and artwork are forthcoming.
In addition to the new album, Merciless Death are laying the ground work for another full US tour in March 2008. The band will also be making their first European appearance at the Keep It True festival in Germany on April 4th 2008, to be followed by a full European tour.
Merciless Death sent shockwaves through the metal world in March with the release of their debut album, followed by their first US tour in August. With a new album slated for release in early 2008 all hell is bound to let loose as the undisputed kings of the American thrash metal revival continue keep heads banging!
SSS To Support Gallows In February
Earache Records report that Merseyside hardcore thrash merchants SSS have been confirmed as one of the support acts for the upcoming GALLOWS tour in February 2008.
The tour will see SSS rock into venues up and down the UK alongside FUCKED UP, SET YOUR GOALS and UK punks Gallows.
SSS frontman Foxy has spoken out about what to expect from the tour: "SSS is stoked to be on this tour. It will be explosive from the start. The bill is diverse and thats a good thing. Everyone will go home with a souvenir, be it a thick lip, chipped teeth or a black eye. SSS will flick the switch to unleash the beast."
After a storming set at London's Brixton Academy supporting US metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE last month, SSS will be sure to bring their own dose of energy, chaos and all out hardcore thrashing madness to the proceedings.
The full list of tour dates are as follows:
February
15 - Norwich, UK at UEA
16 - Birmingham, UK at Academy
18 - Cardiff, UK at University
19 - Nottingham, UK at Rock City
21 - Manchester, UK at Academy 2
22 - Newcastle, UK at Academy
23 - Glasgow, UK at ABC
24 - Leeds, UK at Met University
26 - Exeter, UK at Lemon Grove
27 - Portsmouth, UK at Pyramid
Lamb Of God Bassist Talks "Sacrement" Re-release
Virginia Baker of The News Record recently spoke to LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell about the upcoming re-release of the band's latest album, "Sacrament".
"Sacrament", which first hit shelves in August 2006, will be reissued on December 4 as a "deluxe package" with a very special bonus disc, just in time for the holidays.
The bonus disc holds all of the songs from the "Sacrament" album, broken down into bare tracking. With this type of configuration, the fan will be able to mix and produce his or her own version of "Sacrament".
"I haven't seen the final piece, but from what I understand, everything is separated," said Campbell. "You won't be able to change things like kick drum, but the drums are on their own, vocals are on their own, back-up vocals are on their own. You can mix them or replace them with your own."
In essence, any song from the album can be completely redone, or a completely new song can be created. One can load each song onto a computer. The user then applies his creative producing skills to create the sound of his or her choice. Take the bass line from one track, add it to the back up vocals of another, throw in your own drum line, and voilà, you are a music producer. The disc is promised to be compatible with both Mac and PC systems, therefore making it easy for all to use.
The idea of a fan-produced album was brought to Campbell during the band's last tour.
"About two to three weeks ago, it was brought to me by Chris [Alder], our drummer," Campbell said. "It could have been his idea or the idea of the record company, I'm not sure. I think some other people may have done this by releasing one track online and breaking it up like that. I thought it was a great idea."
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Former 3 Inches Of Blood Drummer Apologizes
Former 3 INCHES OF BLOOD drummer Alexei Rodriguez has issued an "open letter of apology" regarding an incident that occurred earlier in the month at the Hard Rock Hell festival in Minehead, UK which left SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler with broken glasses and a black eye.
Nigel previously stated about the episode: "There was no party, no-one was hitting on anyone, it was a totally unprovoked and vicious attack on me in the doorway of the apartment as I opened the door to the guy [Alexei] who was obviously out of it and was trying to bust said door down — for what reason, I have no idea. I wanted to ask him what his problem was and he just smashed me in the face and dragged me out onto the entrance balcony with such force that I went flying into the railings, hoping that they wouldn't give way and send me over the edge. As I went to get up, he punched me some more and then proceeded to to kick me in the face, head and body as I lay on the floor — then he ran off as the security guys arrived, and that was it, pure and simple."
Rodriguez's "open letter" reads as follows:
"To my friends, fans, and the greater metal/musical communities at large;
"It is with a significant degree of humility that I write to express my sincere regret at the events in Minehead during this year's Hard Rock Hell festival in England. I in no way am writing this in an attempt to exonerate myself from the blame of having instigated a truly ugly situation, merely to let any who care to know where exactly it is that I stand after said fiasco, and to of course apologize to any and all who were hurt, disappointed, or put out in any way.
"I have already issued lengthy and sincere apologies to those most directly affected, and while it is those folks' prerogative if they care to make those statements public, they were indeed only intended for their original recipients: Nigel Glockler, and the members and management of 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. Of course the band was embarrassed and did whatever damage control had to be done by expelling me, and to a certain degree the security guards that evening were also doing what they felt had to be done to contain an explosive situation, and for them I would hold no ill will. In fact, Nigel accepted my apology and correspondence with an astonishing degree of forgiveness and compassion, and I should be so lucky as to henceforth be able to refer to him as a friend, however backward the circumstances of our meeting. I wish him, his lovely girlfriend Gina, and SAXON nothing but the best in their lives, both musical and personal. I only hope that everyone else can be as non-vindictive and adult about the whole mess. (PS, don't bother him anymore; he's expressed quite clearly that he wishes not to discuss it further.)
"I can say with the gravest sincerity that I have NO desire to engage in anything remotely resembling that sort of (self-)destructive behaviour ever again, and that for my part, I'm doing everything I can to both make it right, and to quell whatever it is within me that caused me to behave in such a manner so that it NEVER happens again. Already I feel as if during my down time I've been able to make great initial strides in that direction. I can only hope that those of you that matter to me, both personally and professionally, would be so generous as to give me the benefit of the doubt, but I ask for nothing, and thus expect nothing.
"Thank you to all the friends, old and new, who've come out of the woodwork to stand by me, rather than engage in the juvenile sideline tabloid-style commentary of the quick-to-judge; I owe you my sanity, and my newfound optimism, to say the least. I hope to see you on the road soon."
Paul Di'Anno Interview, Live Footage Posted
Brazil's Noize TV has posted brand new performance and interview footage of former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno. The seven-minute clip, which was shot on November 19, 2007 at the Manara venue in Porto Alegre, Brazil, can be viewed below.
Di'Anno last year re-released his 2000 effort, "Nomad", with a few tracklist alterations, under the title "The Living Dead" (Cleopatra Records). The package comes with a bonus DVD that contains the music video for "The Living Dead" and an exclusive in-depth, tell-all interview in which Di'Anno discusses his days with IRON MAIDEN. More...
Rage Announce New Album Release Date
German power metallers RAGE will release their new album, "Carved in Stone", in Europe on February 22, 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records.
RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski previously stated about the upcoming LP, "From the beginning we decided to compose the songs for this CD more straight, concentrating on cool riffs and catchy melodies. Actually, with our new lineup it was easy to realize everything, as we pulled together with André [Hilgers; drums; AXXIS, SILENT FORCE] perfectly! All the recordings with our co-producer, sound engineer and almost fourth bandmember Charly Czajkowski runs perfectly, as well as the final mix with Charlie Bauerfeind. From my point of view I promise you brutal guitar riffs with fancy soli. In one song, I've hidden a modification of a real famous melody — the one who will first recognize this melody will get a present! At 'Open My Grave', my sitar guitar came into operation, at 'Lord of the Flies', I've contributed a phat keyboard arrangement."
Other ongtitles set to appear on the CD include "Carved in Stone", "Drop Dead", "Gentle Murders", "One Step Ahead" and "Without You".
RAGE's new DVD, entitled "Full Moon in St. Petersburg", was released on February 23 via Nuclear Blast. The double DVD set was filmed in St. Petersburg, Russia last year in front of 15,000 fans. "Full Moon in St. Petersburg" contains the complete concert in St. Petersburg, Russia, plus a lot of behind-the-scenes footage and material from personal archives.
Death Angel To Release New Album In February
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL will release their new album, "Killing Season", on February 26, 2008 in the U.S. and February 29 internationally via Nuclear Blast Records.
DEATH ANGEL guitarist Rob Cavestany previously stated about the upcoming CD, "Wait 'till you hear this disc, my friends, you will hear us like you never have before! This shit is SLAMMIN'!"
DEATH ANGEL's latest CD, "The Art of Dying", was released in May 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first studio album since 1990's "Act III" was recorded at SF Soundworks studios in San Francisco, California with producer Brian Joseph Dobbs (VOIVOD, MANMADEGOD).
Himsa Announce Headlining European Dates
After a European tour alongside AS I LAY DYING, DARKEST HOUR and MAROON this past September, Seattle’s HIMSA will return to Europe on their own headliner tour in February/March 2008.
Direct support will be labelmates THE AGONY SCENE who will use the opportunity to present their new album Get Damned (European street date: January 21st, UK street date: February 18th) live.
Himsa unleashed their latest full-length, Summon In Thunder, via Century Media Records in September 2007.
Meshuggah Announce Album Release Date
Sweden's MESHUGGAH will issue their new album, obZen, via Nuclear Blast Records on March 7th, 2008.
obZen tracklisting: 'Combustion', 'Electric Red', 'Bleed', 'Lethargica', 'ObZen', 'This Spiteful Snake', 'Pineal Gland Optics', 'Pravus', 'Dancers To A Discordant System'.
As previously reported, Meshugga have been tapped to support MINISTRY on a string of US dates next April/May, which include:
April
15 - Austin, TX - La Zona Rosa
18 - Houston, TX - Verizon Wireless Theater
May
1 - New York, NY - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
2 - New York, NY - The Fillmore at Irving Plaza
Hail Of Bullets Book February Studio Time
Drummer Ed Warby (GOREFEST) from Dutch death metallers HAIL OF BULLETS has issued the following update:
"The studio's booked! February 2008 will see Hail Of Bullets occupying the renowned Excess studios in Rotterdam to wage some serious war. Although we have enough material to fill two albums we're still writing new stuff. So far we all agree on eight tracks, and since we're going for a ten-track album we still need to decide on the final two. This week I had planned to finish one of two likely candidates but ended up writing a brand new song that everyone seems to like. It's a heavy fucker (well yeah, they all are), with a tank-like groove that segues into a pummelling 'uffta' spectacle. Odds are pretty good you'll be finding this one on our upcoming full length in May. If time allows me and Paul (Baayens - THANATOS) will get together before the end of the year to arrange one of his songs into a grand dramatic finale, and then I'll start preparing Pro Tools sessions for the recordings."
Hail Of Bullets was formed in late 2006 by former PESTILENCE/ASPHYX singer Martin van Drunen, ex-HOUWITSER bass player Theo van Eekelen, Gorefest drummer Ed Warby and both THanatos guitarists Paul Baayens and Stephan Gebédi.
According to a press release, "a mutual love for old school death metal bands like AUTOPSY, BOLT THROWER, MASSACRE, CELTIC FROST and DEATH resulted in the idea to form a band together."
Ozzy And Sharon Osbourne To Host Brit Awards 2008
According to Digitalspy.co.uk, OZZY and Sharon OSBOURNE are to host the Brit Awards next year, it has been announced.
The X Factor judge and the BLACK SABBATH rocker will be in charge of the event's proceedings after last year's presenter Russell Brand was dumped after just one year on the show.
The last time a man and a woman had joint hosting duties at the bash was five years ago when Frank Skinner and Zoe Ball fronted the ceremony.
Mick Fleetwood and Sam Fox were the previous male and female hosts before that in 1989, which has gone down as the most shambolic show in the event's history after the pair forgot their lines and Government Minister Kenneth Baker was booed by the audience.
Pagan's Mind Enters Charts
LMP (Limb Music Products/Publishing) reports:
"PAGAN'S MIND's new album, God's Equation, has entered the Norwegian domestic chart (featuring only Norwegian artists) at position#14 and the international chart (featuring all artists) at #35.
The album also reached #16 on the Swedish Metal charts."
God's Equation was released on November 9th in Europe and will be available on January 15th in North America via LMP.
The album tracklist is as follows: 'The Conception', 'God's Equation', 'United Alliance', 'Atomic Firelight', 'Hallo Spaceboy', 'Evolution Exceed', 'Alien Kamikaze', 'Painted Skies', 'Spirit Starcruiser', 'Farewell', 'Osiris' Triumphant Return'.
Crowpath Working On New Album
Swedish grind/tech outfit Crowpath has just put out a new split 7" with French band Submerge. The effort features one six-minute track from Crowpath titled "Thieves" in addition to three songs from Submerge. The joint release from Tetedemort Records, Shogun Recordings, Abstraction, and Up To 11 and Shogun can be seen here.
Meanwhile, Crowpath is currently hard at work on a new full-length. The group has written roughly seven tracks thus far and describes the new material in this manner: "You will most certainly recognize the same old sound, but maybe it's a tad more diverse."
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