Metal News for November 7, 2008
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19 news articles posted on this day.
Folkstone Looking To Book Shows For 2009
Italian medieval metal band Folkstone is planning the 2009 tour and is evaluating all the possibilities available. If you are interested in booking them for a show or festival anywhere in Europe, contact the band at leparc@tiscali.it by the end of the year.
Arsonists Get All The Girls Re-Release Announced
Arsonists Get All The Girls has issued the following announcement:
"We are proud to announce the re-release of our first full length album "Hits From The Bow" on Century Media Records. The release date will be on January 27th and the album will feature brand new artwork and liner notes on all of the songs.
"For those of you who have been unable to get a hold of this record, it will be in stores everywhere. This record has been the backbone of our writing style and sound as a band. Thank you for the support throughout the years and tough times and we will continue to keep bringing you, the fans, music for your listening pleasure. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for a new album sometime next year."
Brother Von Doom's "Eater Of Days" Video Online
Headbangers Blog has premiered the new Brother Von Doom video for "Eater Of Days". The video was directed by David Brodsky (MyGoodEye Productions) and was shot at Medieval Times in New Jersey. You can check it out below.
Brother Von Doom commented:
"We were all very excited to see how David Brodsky would bring the medieval theme to life. Working with him was a pleasure and we couldn’t have been more satisfied. The knights’ performance blew us out of the water; they were the real show. As for the crew, they were so easy to work with, and kept everything running smooth and on time. We never thought getting sprayed with cold water for hours could be so much fun! With the use of fog, rain, snow and lighting effects, Brodsky and his crew turned the arena into a sword-swinging hair-whipping battlefield. This is a Brother Von video you’re not gonna want to miss!" More...
Testament Posts Live Videos From Japan
Testament has posted a couple of live videos from their performance in Japan on the "Thrash Domination 2008" tour. You can watch them below. More...
Deadlock Posts "The Brave/Agony Applause" Video
DEADLOCK has posted a new video for their new song "The Brave/ Agony Applause" from their upcoming album "Manifesto."
As previously reported, from Monday, the 3rd of November to Thursday, the 13th of November, Deadlock is presenting all 11 tracks of their new album "Manifesto" on the band's Myspace profile. More...
Alice Cooper To Star In New Vampire Movie, "Suck"
Alice Cooper will join other big names in music such as Henry Rollins, Moby and Iggy Pop in a brand new vampire movie which also features Malcom McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Halloween, Heroes.) In the film Eddie Van Helsing hunts down a band of vampires. In short, SUCK is a Rock'n'roll vampire satire about a group of rockstar wannabies in search of immortality and a record deal.
Beneath The Massacre Enters Billboard Charts
Montreal’s BENEATH THE MASSACRE has debuted at #22 on the Billboard New Artists Chart, scanning nearly 1,600 units in the first week of release for the band’s second full-length, Dystopia.
With an October 28 release through Prosthetic Records, Dystopia is the follow-up to 2007’s Mechanics of Dysfunction. You can check out “Reign of Terror” online here, as well as the track “Our Common Grave.
Rammstein To Begin Recording New Album On Sunday
German industrial favourites Rammstein has posted the following message online:
"Now that the band has finished pre-production in Berlin for its new album, Operation "Album 6" is going forward full steam ahead. Christoph Schneider arrived in Los Angeles last week to meet with Jacob Hellner and production team (i.e., currently Ulf Kruckenberg and Florian Ammon) to undertake preparations for recording of all the drum tracks. Also to arrive in L.A. this week for the drum sessions, Paul and Richard. Finally, a studio has been rented near San Francisco for the bulk of the main recording work, and the band will go into retreat there for several weeks starting on November 9th, 2008. Clear the decks, the Rammstein tanker is once again under steam!"
Metallica Reveals New Single Details
Metallica has selected "All Nightmare Long" to be the new single from their latest album, "Death Magnetic." The single will be released in Europe via Vertigo Records and will also be available as a special collectors package which includes three CDs which features new live recordings and the accompanying video amongst other bonuses.
Lamb Of God Guitarist Discusses New Album
Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton recently discussed the bands forthcoming new studio album, "Wrath" and how the band hope to achieve a more raw sound with the album.
"We usually try to do something fresh every time," Morton tells MTV.com's The Metal File. "This one, I think, is deliberately a little more raw and more aggressive than Sacrament was. Sacrament was a really, really dynamic record on every level, and the songs were all over the place — it was also heavily produced. This one's really raw and real-sounding, from every angle, and we're celebrating imperfections on this record. We're choosing what takes stay on the record based more on their character and personality than how completely mechanically precise they are. It's more about vibe and attitude in the takes than it is about, 'Wow, that was perfect.' It's the perfect ones that get thrown away, because they're just too sterile."
Lamb Of God will be using longtime friend Josh Wilbur to produce the new album instead of Machine. Morton explained the choice of producer change by stating: "Josh is someone who has been in the camp for quite some time," Morton explained. "He worked heavily on Sacrament, engineering the drums and my guitars; he also mixed the live audio for [2008's] Walk With Me in Hell DVD. He's not new to us — he's new to the producer's seat, and he's just done a great job. It was part of our strategy. Certainly, nothing was broke with Machine, who is a phenomenal producer and still a good friend — but this time around, from a purely artistic standpoint, to serve our purpose of trying to really do something a little different, I think it made the most sense to get another angle on the production aspect of it. Josh was the perfect fit, because he already knew us and was familiar with how we play and how we write music and how we record it."
Cyst's Album Delayed Until Early 2009
Dichotic Records reports that due to "random shit," the Cyst's new album is going to be delayed until early 2009.
The label comments: "For all of you that have been waiting years (literally...), we apologize. I promise that it will come out, though. Trust me, we're as excited to release it as any of you are to finally get a physical copy of it. And once it's released, we're on to Besieged. After that, who knows..."
Nate Johnson Joins Fit For An Autopsy
Notable hardcore/metal singer Nate Johnson recently joined death metal outfit Fit For An Autopsy. In addition to Johnson, who has done time in Since The Flood, Through The Eyes Of The Dead, and Premonitions Of War, among others. The band also features former members of The Acacia Strain and Shattered Realm. Two new songs from the band are available on the band's MySpace player.
The Project Hate Signs To Vic Records
The Project Hate has signed a record deal with Vic Records. Lord K. has issued the following updates on the signing and recording progress:
"It's been a little silent here as of late (if you don't count the activity at the forums, a place we always suggest you check out as we are there on a daily basis), but that doesn't mean there's nothing going on in the Hate Camp. We actually have shitloads of stuff in the making and now it's about time we reveal most of it. We have signed a new album deal, which feels really, really good. They have shown interest in TPH for quite some time and now when the label is rolling we gladly accepted their offer and decided to be a part of their roster. Head honcho Roel is an old acquaintance of K's which definitely played a huge part when it came down to signing to a label for the next album(s). We definitely have a nice vibe for this collaboration and our first album for Vic Records is in the making as we announce this relationship of satanic proportions and unholy bodily fluids. Eh, we don't even know what that means. Anyways, here are some plans for you, straight from the mouth of Hate.
"Vocalist Jörgen Sandström will start doing his vocals in a few weeks or so and will work with them from time to time during the rest of the year and probably for a bit of 2009 depending on how much time he can get on his hands. Once he enters the studio he does his stuff faster than a blastbeat so just keep your fingers crossed he can wrap his vocal sessions up asap. More...
Psyopus Reveals New Album Title And Tracklisting
Psyopus has announced that the title of their forthcoming album will be, "Old Senses" and they plan to release the album on February 17th of next year.
The tracklisting is as follows:
1. .44
2. Medusa
3. The Burning Halo
4. Duct Tape Smile
5. X and Y
6. Boogeyman
7. Imogen’s Puzzle Pt 3
8. Choker Chain
9. Ms Shyflower
10. A Murder to Child
Closure In Moscow Signs To Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records have captured the signing of Melbourne , Australia ’s CLOSURE IN MOSCOW. The band will be permanently relocating to the US at the top of 2009 and heading straight into the studio with producer Kris Crummett (Anatomy Of A Ghost, Fear Before The March of Flames) who also recorded their debut EP, The Penance And The Patience.
The band will hit the road permanently upon completion of their debut LP in February.
Mushroomhead Enters Billboard Charts
Mushroomhead has entered the Billboard DVD Chart at number 7 with their latest visual offering, "Volume 2." The disc features two and a half hours of content, including live footage from the three-year “Savior Sorrow” tour; music videos including “1200,” “Simple Survival” and the brand new video “Save Us”; video commentary and behind the scenes footage. The band has also confirmed that they will be entering the studio in January to record a new studio album, with plans to release it in the Spring.
The Boy Will Drown Enters The Studio
British metallers The Boy Will Drown has entered Hertz Studios in Bialystok, Poland to begin recording a new studio album which will mark their debut with Earache Records. Once the album is finished, the band will be heading out on a U.K. tour along with Bury Your Dead, As Blood Runs Black and Emmure.
The band says: "Drums are all done, just a small bit of editing left to do. They’re faster and played harder than in the MySpace tracks prior. The sound that the Hertz bros. have got is incredible. Doesn’t stop there!!! On the 4th guitar track now and we’ve also laid down some vocals.
"All in it’s shaping up to be one hell of a sound and album. So far we’re proper happy with how everything’s going and hope it carries on as productively as it has been!"
Taproot Films "Where I Stand" Video
Michigan natives Taproot has recently finished shooting a new music video for the song "Where I Stand." The song comes from the bands latest offering, "Our Long Road Home" which entered the Billboard charts number 65 after selling 7, 700 copies in its first week of release.
The Binary Code Explains Parting with Label
The Binary Code have issued a statement regarding a recent press release about their label dropping them:
"Okie doke, so, I just stumbled upon www.lambgoat.com's article about 'being dropped from Midgets with Machetes.'"
"Here's the clarification for you all:
We asked to be released from the contract. We were not DROPPED by them. The decision was made, and we didn't feel the need to go out of our way to make a big deal about that." More...
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