Metal News for November 9, 2008
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24 news articles posted on this day.
Diecast and Century Media Part Ways
Diecast and record label Century Media Records have parted ways after releasing two albums together. According to the band, "This was a mutual decision by both of us, and is going to be 100% better in the long run for both parties. We would like to thank CM for everything they did for us and wish them well in all future endeavours."
As such, the group is now shopping a four-song demo to potential labels. Diecast says, "We've already been contacted by a few labels that are very impressed with the songs and we believe we'll have a new home before the end of March 2009."
New Architects Song Posted Online
Distort Entertainment has posted a new song from UK metal band Architects. You can listen to "Follow The Water" from their upcoming third album, "Hollow Crown" here. "Hollow Crown" will be available on January 26, 2009 in the UK and Europe and February 10, 2009 in North America.
Supreme Pain Signs with Metal Age Productions
Metal Age Productions has announced the signing of Dutch death metal band Supreme Pain. Details on where the Slovak label would be releasing/distributing the album were not revealed.
The band's debut album, "Cadaver Pleasures," was released earlier this year in the U.S. via the U.S. label Comatose Music.
The drums for the CD were recorded at the Negligence Sound Studio in Slovenia, guitars and vocals at the Garden Shed Of Horror in The Netherlands. Mixing took place at Excess Studio in The Netherlands by Chris van der Valk and the album was mastered by Bob Moore at the Sound Lab Studios in the U.S.
You can check out some of the band's material on their MySpace page.
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Whiplash Reunites and Plans New Album
80's thrash metal band WHIPLASH has announced that they're reuniting to give their fans a long awaited breath of fresh new material. WHIPLASH stays true to their fans with the power-thrash riffs and double bass that broke them into the industry.
Aside from the new material, Displeased Records will be releasing the band's first two classic albums on one CD.
The Fall of Troy, The Number Twelve Tour Dates
The Fall of Troy has announced a winter headlining tour with special guests The Number Twelve Looks Like You, Warship, and Black Houses. The tour dates are as follows:
Nov 28: Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon Theater
Nov 29: Grand Junction, CO @ VFW Hall
Nov 30: Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
Dec 1: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Dec 2: Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse
Dec 3: San Diego, CA @ Soma
Dec 4: Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
Dec 5: San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew
Dec 6: Bakersfield, CA @ The Dome
Dec 8: San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
Dec 9: Reno, NV @ The Underground
Dec 10: Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
Dec 12: Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
Dec 13: Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper
Dec 14: Tacoma, WA @ Hell's Kitchen
Hellyeah, Nothingface Members Form Knives Out!
Formed in 2008 in their hometown of Baltimore, MD, five friends - members of HellYeah, Nothingface, Dog Fashion Disco and PolkaDot Cadaver - have come together to form a new band, KNIVES OUT! The band consists of:
Todd Smith (Dog Fashion Disco) - vocals
Jasan Stepp (Dog Fashion Disco) - guitar
Tommy Sickles (ex-Nothingface) - drums
Dave Cullen (PolkaDot Cadaver) - bass
Tom Maxwell (Hellyeah) - guitar
You can check out a few songs from the currently unsigned back on their MySpace page.
AC/DC Goes Triple Platinum In Australia
Paul Cashmere from Undercover.com.au is reporting:
AC/DC's Black Ice album has held its number 2 spot in Australia this week but in the UK it has dropped from 3 to 9.
In the third full week on sale in Australia, AC/DC sold a further 22,950 units to bring its tally to 147,157 sales and take it past the 2x Platinum sales benchmark.
It should be noted that record companies certify Platinum for sales shipped to stores, not sales bought by the public, so according to the ARIA chart Black Ice is certified 3x platinum already.
Brian May Disappointed by Guns N' Roses Snub
Queen guitarist Brian May is disappointed after learning his contribution to the new Guns N' Roses album was dropped by frontman Axl Rose.
May teamed up with the band in 1999 to collaborate on track "Catcher N' The Rye" for their long awaited new LP, "Chinese Democracy," which has been 14 years in the making.
But May recently found out that his efforts have been removed from the final version of the song.
He says, "It is a shame. I was proud of it."
"Chinese Democracy" will be out November 23rd through Black Frog/Geffen Records, and exclusively through Best Buy stores in the USA.
Tony Iommi To Be Honoured in Birmingham Ceremony
Tony Iommi is to be added to the Walk Of Stars in Birmingham.
The Aston-born Black Sabbath guitarist will have his name added to the Broad Street walk on November 23 in a ceremony led by Kerrang! Radio DJ Johnny Doom.
"It’s really an honour," says Iommi. "It’s so nice being recognised by your hometown."
Sahg Posts Indian Tour Recap
Norwegian metallers Sahg has posted the following tour report online:
"We have just finished our tour of India, having played five shows across the country during the Great Indian Rock festival. The tour kicked off with a small club gig in Delhi on October 30, followed by open air shows in Mumbai, Dehli, Shillong, and the grand finale at Palace Grounds, Bangalore, in front of 6,000 screaming maniacs.
"The response from the Indian audience exceeded all our expectations, and the tour has made a great first step for Sahg in India and hopefully also other parts of Asia. Our gratitude goes out to all of you who came out and made Sahg's first visit to India such a memorable experience!
"Hear recorded tracks from the show at Hamsadhvani Open Air Theater, New Dehli, on November 1, now on Sahg MySpace, more live recorded tracks from the tour will be posted shortly. Photos and video clips from the tour will also be posted soon, on Sahg MySpace and the Visuals gallery on this website. You can also discuss Sahg's performances at Great Indian Rock on the Sahg MySpace blog and the official Sahg Forum."
Demigod Calls It A Day
Finnish death metallers Demigod has decided to call it a day. The band has released no further details on the split at this time but they will reported as soon as they're announced.
Exodus Guitarist Gary Holt Slams Rick Rubin
Exodus guitarist Gary Holt recently took part in the "Call & Response" section of Decibel magazine where artists give their opinions on songs from heavy metal artists and beyond. When faced with "My Apocalypse" by Metallica, here's what he had to say:
"There are some killer riffs on this one; nice to hear them rediscover that tempos can be fast sometimes. Much better than any of the last three (albums) for sure. But Rick Rubin is a monumental hack. He has killed the production of the record for me. I was really expecting James to throw down the "...And Justice For All" crunch, totally crushing guitars, but these are not heavy at all. If all they were looking for in a producer was 'guidance,' I would have told them all they need to know for dinner and a beer: 'Go back, listen to your legendary records, listen to your Diamond Head records and then gather in a room together and make a metal record.' I would have given them this advice for free- much cheaper than Rubin! But it's growing on me. I still dig it, just not the sound of it. Andy Sneap would have made this a monster. And thank Satan Kirk is soloing again! The world needs him to shred!"
Hatesphere Completes New Album
Danish metallers Hatesphere has posted the following message online:
"Due to the fact that Pepe is currently awaiting the birth of his first child we have been forced to postpone our show in Næstved on November 15th. Don't worry though, we will be back in Næstved, when the new album is released.
"In other news we are proud to tell you that the new album is now done. Be prepared for a giant kick in the ass!!! More news soon... and to the people at Aalborg Metal Festival: thanks for the support!"
Paul Di'Anno Compares His Band With Iron Maiden
In a recent interview with Rockinnet.com, singer Paul Di'anno was asked what he thought of Iron Maiden in todays world and what performing means to him. An excerpt from the chat is as follows:
Rockonnet.com: What do you think about Iron Maiden (these days)?
Di'Anno: "Who cares!!"
Rockonnet.com: You rock more?
Di'Anno: "I think we do, yeah. We’re not here for money making. We play for very little money nowadays. I mean, we don’t need the money. I mean we sold; well I sold about 30 million records. So I don’t really care – It’s not about the money. We just love to play."
Rockonnet.com: Where do you have the biggest fan base in the world?
Di'Anno: "Well, we have been concerting Europe at the moment, but I would obviously say Brazil and United States. But Europe is fantastic because we did the Wacken festival three years ago - 45,000 people going absolutely nuts. We did Sweden Rock (recently). Fucking 100,000 people going absolutely crazy. It’s great. We win them over (the fans) where ever we go. I think what it is…not because we are great musicians and stuff like that. I think it’s because we are just normal people. You know. I think the audience, the fans and kids that come to see us understand that we are just a bunch of idiots that go out there and have fun. That’s what it’s about, really. It doesn’t really matter I mean. I’ve sold (lots of) records. It ain’t the money. It never has been and never will be. I’d play for hamburger and beer at the end of the day because I love to play. So that’s what it’s all about for me."
Read the full article at Rockonnet.com.
Diecast Parts Ways With Century Media
Boston metallers Diecast has posted the following message online:
"It's time for a well needed update from us. First of all, we'd like to announce that we are no longer on Century Media Records. This was a mutual decision by both of us, and is going to be 100% better in the long run for both parties. We would like to thank CM for everything they did for us and wish them well in all future endeavours.
"Earlier this summer we funded and recorded a four-song demo with our long time producer Paul Trust, and we are currently shopping it to labels. We've already been contacted by a few labels that are very impressed with the songs and we believe we'll have a new home before the end of March 2009, and you all know what that means??? Yes, new album and touring!
"We'd like to thank you all for the great comments we've been getting on song 'Disconnect'. We'd also like to remind you that it's a demo and not a final version. The song has already been getting lots of radio play from KWRN in Farmington, NM!
"Please keep checking back for more updates in the next few weeks!"
Satyricon Completes Asian Leg, Heading To Europe
Norwegian black metal legends Satyricon has posted the following message online:
"We kicked off the world tour in style in front of enthusiastic crowds that really killed it in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore, India (watch video below). Thanks to all of you for being so loud and showing up in such great numbers! In Stavanger, Norway on Wednesday, we begin the European leg of our world tour and with us as main support on all shows are UK thrashers EVILE and Norwegian thrashers BLOOD TSUNAMI will be opening all shows in Norway (only). On all other shows on this tour, the opener will be Swedish extreme metal band ZONARIA! The stage is set for a fine combination of extreme bands who all represent their own style and direction leading the way all up to Christmas! See you soon everyone. The video for 'Black Crow On A Tombstone' will premier here tomorrow!" More...
Napalm Death Completes New Album
British grindcore legends Napalm Death has completed the recording of their fourteenth studio album, "Time Waits For No Slave." The album was recorded in Kettering and Wales with producer Russ Russell and mixed at Parlour Studios. The album is expected to be released in February of next year via Century Media.
The tracklisting for "Time Waits For No Slave" is as follows:
"Strong Arm"
"Diktat"
"Work To Rule"
"On The Brink Of Extinction"
"Time Waits For No Slave"
"Life And Limb"
"Downbeat Clique"
"Fallacy Dominion"
"Passive Tense"
"Larceny Of The Heart"
"Procrastination"
"Feeling Redundant"
"A No Sided Argument"
"Ad Nauseum"
Ex Dementia Announces New Bassist
New Jersey based Ex Dementia has posted the following message online:
“We are proud to announce that we have a brand new bassist. Our old bassist had a lack of interest, and wasn’t financially stable. Our new bassist, Joe Van Hettiga is a long-time friend and great guy. Wish him luck… He’s gonna’ need it to tolerate us.”
Down Posts Behind The Scenes Footage Online
A video featuring a behind the scenes look at the recent Metallica/Down show in Glendale, Arizona has been posted online. You can check it out below.
Down frontman Phil Anselmo revealed recently that the band has at least six new songs ready for a new album and are hoping to get to work on it soon. More...
Deftones Bassist Chi Cheng Beginning To Recover
Deftones drummer Abe Cunningham has posted the following message online:
"Hi,
"I spoke to Chi's mother this morning, the Neurosurgeon treating Chi says the first 72 hours are critical, and as of now he is fighting the good fight and the doctors remain optimistic. We are seeing your prayers in action. The family asks that all the prayer warriors out there to continue to pray for Chi, and keep sending out your positive energy!
"Today's good deed for Chi is to call someone you love, remind them of that love by saying "I love you," and like yesterday remind them to buckle up.
-Abe" More...
Ascension Of The Watchers Cancels European Tour
Ascension Of The Watchers, the band featuring Fear Factory vocalist Burton C. Bell has posted the following message online.
"My dear friends, it is with great sadness that I inform all of you that the Ascension Of The Watchers tour that was scheduled for November 27 - December 13 had to be cancelled due to the lack of ticket pre-sales.
"In these troubling economic times, the risk of the tour failing was too great for all parties involved. After much consideration, cancelling the tour for this season was the best course of action.
"To those who did buy advance tickets, thank you for your support! I assure you that this is only a temporary setback and The Watchers will reschedule more dates at a later time. I am hoping that time will be very soon."
Alice In Chains Posts More Studio Footage Online
Reunited grunge legends Alice In Chains has posted a second video online documenting the making of their brand new studio album. You can check it out below. This will be the first Alice In Chains album to feature vocalist William DuVall, who replaced original singer Layne Staley in 2006 following Staley's death in 2002. The band are working with producer Nick Raskulinecz who has previously worked with Stone Sour, Rush, Death Angel and more. More...
Believer Prepares To Master New Album
Kurt Bachman of Believer has posted the following update online:
"Finally, the mix is complete and we will be mastering on November 18th. So far we think it sounds killer and don't worry, we will not push the volume to limits of distortion. Our plan is to keep all the dynamics in place for your listening enjoyment. The record will be released early next year and the artwork is absolutely amazing! Check back often for more updates as they should be rolling in more frequently. Thanks again to everyone for your patience and for getting the word out there about our new record. Please feel free to link to our MySpace page on your own sites to help us build the buzz!"
Megadeth Guitarist Chris Broderick Checks In
Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick (formerly of Nevermore and Jag Panzer) has checked in with the following message:
"It’s been awhile but I’m sure you know that I am not the most prolific when it comes to posting. I wanted to catch everyone up with what I have been up to the past few months. Well first of all I have been practising (as usual) trying to keep my technique improving and writing new riffs and pieces. While I had the summer pretty much free I took the opportunity to vacation for a week on a houseboat in Lake Powell (It was definitely needed). The week was filled with wakeboarding, Jet skiing, hiking, and good friends. More recently my girlfriend and I threw a Halloween party. I dressed up as a psychotic clown and looked pretty stupid Ahahahah. Between all of this of course I have been heading down to Vic’s Garage, getting the studio up and running and starting the writing process with Dave, James and Shawn. At any rate I am looking forward to getting back out on tour and meeting more of you.
"PS in case it’s not painfully obvious, I am horrible at wakeboarding, but I thought it would be funny and this is why I play guitar for a living Ahahahhaa."
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