Metal News for December 13, 2008
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20 news articles posted on this day.
With Blood Comes Cleansing Returns From Hiatus
After a long hiatus, WITH BLOOD COMES CLEANSING is back with a new lineup. Their lineup features alums Michael Sasser on vocals and Spence Erickson on drums (both members when the band recorded "Golgotha" for Blood & Ink Records). Pat Hood (Remove the Veil) is on bass, along with original member Jeremy Sims on guitar and long time member Scott Erickson on guitar.
While the band does not plan to tour due to their jobs, they will be playing shows around the southeast when they can.
Venia, A Plea For Purging Announce Tour Dates
The first batch of dates has been announced for the February tour featuring Blood & Ink Records' VENIA alongside A PLEA FOR PURGING and THE GREAT COMMISSION. Tour dates are listed after the jump.
Here are the latest Venia tour dates: More...
Job For A Cowboy Guitarist Departs From Band
Guitarist Ravi Bhadriraju recently left Job For A Cowboy. Bhadriraju exited the group on amicable terms to go back to school. A replacement has yet to be named, though Despised Icon guitarist Al Glassman has reportedly been playing with the group as of late.
Release Date Announced For New Impellitteri Album
Metal band Impellitteri has finished recording it's new album "Wicked Maiden." The album will will be released on January 21, 2009. The track listing is as follows:
1. Wicked Maiden
2. Last Of A Dying Breed
3. Destruction
4. Garden Of Eden
5. The Vision
6. Eyes Of An Angel
7. No More School
8. Wonderful Life
9. Holy Man
10. Battle Rages
Machine Head Cancels Remaining Shows
Machine Head has canceled the last two shows of their tour with Slipknot because of guitar player Phil Demmel's health condition. Reports have come in that Demmel collapsed during the band's performance in England yesterday. Bass player Adam Duce issued the following statement:
"After considering the seriousness of Phil's health condition, we all feel that skipping these last two shows is the best thing to do. It's a bummer to end this tour like this after doing 9 amazing weeks and 3 continents with Slipknot, but getting Phil back to the States to get checked out is the most important thing right now. Our sincerest thanks to Slipknot and Children of Bodom for their support and understanding, we understand that it's a big disappointment to the fans, and Phil is very sorry about it, but we all feel that his health and safety is most important at this time."
Mind Odyssey Announces New Album Title
German power metal band Mind Odyssey has announced that their new upcoming album will be titled "Time to Change It." The album was recorded at Yellow Prison studio in Berlin and features Rage guitarist Victor Smolski. "Time to Change It" will be released through Napalm Records on February 27, 2009.
Master Planning U.S. Tour In July
Death metal band Master has announced that they will be headlining a U.S. tour in July of 2009 alongside Pathology and Dreaming Dead. Vocalist Paul Speckman issued the following statement about the tour:
"After the overwhelming success of the last triumphant return to the USA, as well as the astonishing record sales once again in America, Master has decided to tour in this region a second time. The tour will begin in July 2009. I certainly look forward to seeing the fans once again, and, of course, we look forward to playing many of the states that we missed due to lack of time or no interest."
The initial dates are currently listed as :
July 14 - The Muse @ Nashville, Tennessee
July 17 - [to be announced] @ Houston, Texas
July 18 - [to be announced] @ San Antonio Or San Marcos, Texas
July 19 - [to be announced] @ Juarez, Mexico
July 24 - Annie's @ San Fransico, California
July 27 - Union Station @ Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jul7 29 - The Riot Room @ Kansas City, Missouri
Crucified Barbara Posts New Video Online
Sweden's all female metal group Crucified Barbara has posted a video online for their song "Sex Action" which can be viewed below. The band's upcoming album "'Til Death Do Us Party" will be released across Europe on February 27, 2009 with a North American release date still undetermined. More...
Lacuna Coil Announces New Album Title
Female fronted Italian band Lacuna Coil has announced that their upcoming album will be titled "Shallow Life." Although no official release date has been given the band has stated that it will be out in the spring of 2009 through Century Media Records.
Horned Almighty Posts New Track Online
The Danish black metal outfit Horned Almighty have posted the song "The Doctrine Supreme" on their MySpace page. The track is from their upcoming album "Contaminating The Divine" which will be released in February 2009 through Obscure Abhorrence Productions. The album's cover art can be viewed below. More...
Kataklysm Issues New Road Report
Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono has released the following update about how their tour with Marduk and Morbid Angel is going.
"We are more then half way done at this point, today we are in beautiful Vienna, Austria and having been here several times before we are energized at the mere thought of what this concert will bring, the tour has been running fantastic, all the bands seem super happy. Morbid Angel have been down to earth and super friendly to everyone on the tour and the fans (to me this is what makes them real rock stars!), its a pleasure to see them rip through the classics every night, are old friends in Marduk, Keep Of Kalessin and Arsis are also dominating the stage and making this tour great. As for Kataklysm what can I say, Europe is Europe and they always know how to treat bands here and the crowds have been killer and really behind us, cant ask for more on our part , just happy to see metal alive and kicking in Europe..couple more dates then the holidays and looking forward to what 2009 brings, we wish everyone the best of time with their families!"
Phil Conalane Comments on Velvet Revolver Rumors
Vocalist Phil Conalane of Million $ Reload has issued a statement to Classic Rock Magazine about the recent rumors that he will become the new Velvet Revolver Singer. Interestingly, he neither confirms nor denies the rumor.
He commented: “I’m guessing you were pretty surprised when your ‘source’ informed you that I was to be the new Velvet Revolver singer. So was I! This rumor was certainly NOT started by me nor anyone within the Million $ Reload camp.
“I don’t regard your original story as nonsense. Since Duff [McKagan] remarked to an Irish newspaper that he had been keeping an eye on an Irish singer, but that he wasn’t too keen on disturbing the band he was in, the story has been going around – Ireland’s a small island, so not too many rock singers!
“Most of the stuff that has been written about us is true. Kerri Kelly [Slash’s Snakepit] is a buddy, we’ve played with Steven Adler and Gilby Clarke, and most of the other stuff that’s been said.
“But it is sad to hear that some people regard this story as a cynical publicity stunt by Million $ Reload. After all it is quite unsettling for the rest of the band to hear your singer could be leaving, with tours in Europe and the US planned for 2009.
Read the full article at Classic Rock Magazine.
Pathology Signs to Comatose Music
San Diego death metallers, PATHOLOGY, have signed to Comatose Music. The band issues the following comment on the signing:
"We are very pleased to have now signed with US label Comatose Music. The new CD will be out in May of 2009. We are hard at work finishing the music & lyrics. We will have the new album title and more info in the next few weeks."
The band currently features vocalist Matti Way (ex-Disgorge & Cinerary), Tim Tiszczenko on Guitar, and Drummer Dave Astor. More...
Dirge Begins Recording of New Album
Chicago metallers, Dirge, have issued the following update
"Yes it is true we have begun the recording for the album! We are in the studio working along with Edsel Dope as producer, and Chris Wisco enginering for the debut album aimed for Spring 2009. We know everyone keeps asking when will the album be out? what Label? , what color shoes does Jerms wear? etc etc...(joke) All this and more will be out of the bag Soon! Until then check out this short clip of Shaun working on some new Dirge stuff!"
Unlikely Xasthur Shout Out: Part 1 Redux
Hydra Head Records has posted their reactions to yet another shout out to Xasthur from Ryan Adams. Here's what they had to say:
"That Ryan Adams guy just gets better and better...first he gave Xasthur a shout out in the NYTimes, and now in the new issue of Blender he's listed off his 13 favorite metal tracks...and, yep, you guessed it...he listed Xasthur on there. And at 13 no less! We're still not entirely sure what his music sounds like (although we are fairly certain it does not sound like Xasthur) but we are inching closer and closer to buying a record of his. Or maybe just illegally downloading it AND THEN buying it. Either way, we're going to check him out. Can some one put us in touch with him? Seriously. We want to send him the new Xasthur 2xLP that comes out next month!"
Here's what he says in the new Blender:
13. "The Prison of Mirrors," Xasthur
"I imagine a sad demon who just broke up with his demon girlfriend, and he's sitting on a big ash pile with his 'Dear Demonic John' letter going, 'Fuuuuck!' Then again, if you're making black metal that good, you probably don't have a girlfriend."
Testament Takes Over Headbangers Ball
Today, Saturday, December 13, Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT will be taking over the airwaves on MTV2's Headbangers Ball. Along with their brand-new video for "More Than Meets The Eye," Headbangers Ball will also be airing never-before-seen footage from the band's shoot at Alcatraz in San Francisco. "More Than Meets The Eye" was produced by Kevin Custer (Kingdom of Sorrow, Beneath The Massacre).
Six TESTAMENT art pieces, performances, and videos will be intertwined with all the videos that air on Headbangers Ball, which airs Saturday night at 2AM Eastern / 1AM Central.
Chuck Billy and Eric Peterson recently commented on Headbangersblog.com about their new video: "We haven't had a new video out for a long time, since 'Low' in '94. Our new video is for 'More Than Meets the Eye,' and it was created by Kevin Custer who's worked with Kingdom of Sorrow and Beneath the Massacre among others. It was really fun working with Kevin. He really worked in tandem with the band's vision and took it to the next level.
"The band went to LA and shot performance footage in front of a green screen, then Kevin turned that footage into mayhem with some "Formation of Damnation" happening in the background. We're happy with it as our first video. We look forward to doing more videos and getting into a concept. We're definitely pleased to have this represent us for the first one from the new record.
"The feel of the video is more about unearthing the demons within and the terror that wrath can incite. And as the song progresses, the mayhem takes over - a reflection of what is inside the band and the music we create... More Than Meets the Eye."
You can also watch the video after the jump. More...
Samael Recording New Album
Swiss metal band Samael has announced that they are working on a new album to be released in 2009 titled "Above." The band issued the following statement on their website:
"After 20 years we've tried to do an album that would represent what S A M A E L is all about and we did "Solar Soul". We feel now it is the right time to remind the people where we come from and that's exactly what "Above" will do. It is like an enhanced version of our three or four first albums, maybe the missing link between "Ceremony Of Opposites" and "Passage". With the "Era One" project we've tried to work on different influences, with "Above" we striped everything down. It is a metal album through and through."
Turmoil Selects New Singer, Nate Johnson
Though an announcement has yet to be made, Turmoil has indeed found a replacement for singer Jon Gula, who parted ways with the band this past summer. Now joining the group is Nate Johnson. Over the years, Johnson has fronted a small handful of notable bands, including Through The Eyes Of The Dead and Premonitions Of War.
As you may recall, Johnson recently joined New Jersey's Fit For An Autopsy. Lambgoat reportst that his role with that group will remain unchanged, and in fact, the band just finished recording a new EP with Johnson on vocals.
Angelcorpse Announces New Drummer
ANGELCORPSE has announced their new drummer, Warhead, into it's ranks. Currently living in Greece, soon to move to the USA. Warhead has been involved in several works over the years such as NAER MATARON, and EMBRACE OF THORNS, among others.
Propagandhi Announces Australia, New Zealand Dates
Propagandhi has announced February 2009 tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. The tour dates are as follows:
02/11/2009 - Wellington, New Zealand @ San Francisco Boathouse
02/12/2009 - Auckland, New Zealand @ The Studio
02/13/2009 – Brisbane, Australia @ Arena
02/14/2009 – Gold Coast, Australia @ Coolangatta Hotel
02/15/2009 – Sydney, Australia @ Metro
02/18/2009 – Newcastle, Australia @ Bar On The Hill
02/19/2009 – Wollongong, Australia @ Unibar
02/20/2009 – Canberra, Australia @ Weston Creek Community Centre
02/21/2009 – Melbourne, Australia @ Corner Hotel
02/22/2009 – Melbourne, Australia @ Corner Hotel
02/24/2009 – Adelaide, Australia @ Fowlers
02/25/2009 – Perth, Australia @ Capitol
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