Metal News for December 17, 2004
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13 news articles posted on this day.
Devildriver Drummer Checks In From Studio
DevilDriver has spent the last few months recording their sophomore release. John Boecklin, drummer, checks in from the studio with this update:
The drum and guitar tracks are all done. There are 2-3 songs left on bass. As for the vocal situation, 6 tracks are done for now, and Dez is going to come back in the New Year to finish them all up. We're all leaving for Cali on Wednesday (12/22) for the holidays, and we will resume recording in the New Year.
On the schedule for today:
- Play old school Nintendo games
- Finish bass tracks
- Enchiladas for lunch
Firewind Posts MP3 Sample Online
The Greek Power Metal band Firewind is set to release their third album "Forged By Fire" via Century Media Records in Europe. Firewind have actually just entered the official Japanese Oricon sales charts on position #90 with this impressing new album and the rest of the globe is now to follow. Get a taster of the album by listening to the online track “Tyranny” at this location. A video clip has been produced for the same song and you will be able to see it as special bonus enhancement on the final version CD of the album.
Firewind's next gig takes place in Norway at the Rjukan Rockfestival on December 26th and the talented guys surrounding ex-Dream Evil guitarist Gus G. and ex-Avalon vocalist Chity Somapala are also confirmed to support labelmates Nevermore at a special show in London’s Underworld club on March 18th, 2005. One day prior to that show, guitar virtuoso Gus G. will be performing a guitar clinic at London’s GIT (Guitar Institute) – Be there!
More live activity by Firewind is in the works for 2005, so look out for further announcements through http://www.firewind.gr.
Diecast To Headline US Tour
The Boston-based quintet Diecast are set to embark on a headlining U.S. tour alongside The Hoods and Winter Solstice immediately following their stint on the Heavyweights of Hardcore tour. The trek kicks off on Jan. 20th and runs through Feb. 10th. The group's highly acclaimed new album, "Tearing Down Your Blue Skies," is now available. A new video for the track "Rise and Oppose" will be shot by Kevin Leonard (Himsa, Walls of Jericho) on Jan. 19th and look for it to makes it debut in late Feb.
Diecast just wrapped up a highly successful run on the Radiotakeover.com tour alongside E-Town Concrete, Devilinside and Twelve Tribes. Jeremy Wooden (bass) checks in with the follow tour wrap-up:
We just got back from the Radiotakeover tour with E-town Concrete, Twelve Tribes and almost Devilinside. It was amazing and we had a blast with all the bands. It started off slow with smaller shows, but all the kids who went out made us all feel like we were playing in front of thousands of fans. A lot of kids came up to us after the set saying that they were a bit skeptical about our singer change and new material (mostly due to internet gossip) but after seeing us live said we were way better than we've ever been. Stand out shows on the tour were definitely, New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York (Albany and NYC) and Pennsylvania (Allentown and Philly).
Thanks to the promoters (minus 2 or 3) who treated us very well, fed us, drank with us, etc. We'd also like to thank everyone who came out to interview us on the road. Except for the two shit-bags who decided to piss all over the sofa and our singers bag (your lucky I'm a pacifist now), you were all great to us. We also got a Monster energy drink sponsorship on the road, so that kept us nice and perky for the long drives.
Well, we are home to spend time with family and enjoy the holidays and then it's back on the road in January with legends Hatebreed and Agnostic Front. I've also been informed that Tony and Mike from Devilinside will be getting something new together so be on the lookout, those guys are amazing musicians and great guys. Have a great holiday and we'll see you on the road soon.
Click here to stream the video for "Medieval" shot by acclaimed director Dale Resteghini (Fear Factory, Hatebreed, Mudvayne).
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Orphaned Land Video Available For Download
The video for Israeli band Orphaned Land’s ambitious song “Ocean Land” from their Century Media debut "Mabool" has been posted for download here. Shot in Israel it is the band’s first video, and was filmed in the midst of hundreds of Medusa jellyfish where the band got ‘jellied’ repeatedly. Vocalist Kobi Farhi sang for hours underwater, and unintentionally drank gallons of water. Guitarist Matti also performed his guitar solo underwater. Vocalist Kobi Farhi:
Hello everyone and shalom from the Orphaned Land of Israel! Finally after many years we filmed a video clip. The video is for the song "Ocean Land" from our latest album "Mabool." It was a very hard day of working and we were on the set for 18 hours.
We worked with a very famous actress named Hila Vidor and she was unbelievable. It was an inspiring adventure to work with her. If you ask me, she is the Queen of the Sea! I think that it's a great video and it's about time that you will all be able to watch it and judge for yourself.
Appearing in multiple reviewers’ top 10 albums of 2004, the band’s Century Media debut "Mabool" has received a warm welcome from worldwide press. You can listen to an MP3 of the song “Ocean Land” here.
Shattered Realm Benefit Show a Huge Success
The guys in Shattered Realm would like to thank everyone who came out last week and made the benefit show a huge success. They were able to gather tons of gifts, and because of you, can help a two-year old girl have a happy holiday.
Calico System Begin Short Tour
The guys in Calico System are hitting the road to workout some of their new material. After the tour, they will be entering the world-famous Blasting Room with legendary Bill Stevenson producing. They will be joined by own our NEVEA TEARS for select dates, as well as ADAIR and THE SILENCE. Here are the dates:
w/NEVEA TEARS, THE SILENCE, ADAIR, THE VALENTINE
Dec 17 Lake Havasu, AZ @Lake Havasu Underground
Dec 18 El Paso, TX @Surge's
Dec 19 San Angelo, TX @tba
Dec 20 Tulsa, OK @tba
Dec 21 Mountain Home, AR@ tba
Evergreen Terrace Announces Album Title, Tour
Evergreen Terrace has announced the title of their new album. "Sincerity is an Easy Disguise in this Business." The guys will enter the studio in February, with a tentative early summer release slated.
Evergreen Terrace will be hitting the road with STRUNG OUT & THE EXPLOSION. This will be the last shows before they enter the studio. Here are the confirmed dates:
w/Strung Out
01.06 Austin, TX @The Backroom
01.07 Dallas, TX @Trees
01.08 San Antonio, TX @The White Rabbit
w/Strung Out & The Explosion
01.11 Jacksonville, FL @Plush
01.12 St. Petersburg, FL @The State Theater
01.13 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @The Factory
01.15 Tallahassee, FL @The Beta Bar
01.16 Atlanta, GA @The Masquerade
01.18 Birmingham, AL @Zydeco
01.20 Oklahoma City, OK @The Green Door
01.21 Albuquerque, NM @Launchpad
01.22 Phoenix, AZ @Marquee
01.23 Tuscon, AZ @Club Congress
Darkthrone Turn Down Award Nomination
Norwegian black metal icons Darkthrone have turned a nomination in the 'Best Metal' category of the Norwegian ALARM Awards. The band were cited for the 'Sardonic Wrath' album, but after making it clear how underwhelmed they were by the whole event, their nomination was withdrawn.
Extol Name New Album 'Blueprint'
European underground metal heroes Extol are to call their new album 'Blueprint'. The album is to be released at the end of February by Century Media.
Massemord, Skydom Join Forces In Hekseri
Members of Norwegian black metal bands MASSEMORD and SYKDOM have reportedly decided to join forces in a new group called HEKSERI. The band, who have inked a deal with Blackmetal.com Records, will be releasing their debut in February 2005. The group's musical direction is being described as "anti-human black metal" No further information is currently available.
Necrophagia Complete Recording New Album
NECROPHAGIA have almost completed the recording of their upcoming album, "Harvest Ritual Vol. 1", slated for release in Europe by Season of Mist in the spring of 2005. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Cadavera X", "Return to Texas", "Dead Skin Slave", "Unearthed", "Deathtrip 69", "London (13 Demon Street)", "Excommunicated" and "Stitch Her Further" (co-written by SLIPKNOT's Joey Jordison, who also contributed guest vocals and will be in the video for the song as well).
"Harvest Ritual Vol. 1" was recorded in state-of-the-art studios around the world and has been ten months in the making. Mixing duties will be handled by Mark Prator (MORBID ANGEL, DEICIDE, OBITUARY) in Tampa Florida.
NECROPHAGIA will be hitting the road as the new release hits stores this spring with an all-new "horrific" stage show. Bill Mosely (a.k.a. Chop Top from "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" and Rob Zombie's "House of 1,000 Corpses") has also contributed to the new record and will star in the video for "London (13 Demon Street)".
Dimebag Killer's Mother Talks About Her Son: Video
Columbus, Ohio television station WCMH has posted an exclusive video interview with the mother of the man who gunned down former PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and three others during a concert last week. You can watch the video at this location.
According to the Associated Press, Mary Clark told WCMH on Wednesday (Dec. 15) that her son, Nathan Gale, was released from the Marines in 2003 after the military diagnosed the disorder. Gale's rampage last week ended when an officer shot him to death.
Clark, who asked the station not to show her face on camera, also said she bought the 9 mm semiautomatic handgun used in the shooting for her son, before he was diagnosed, because she was proud of his military service.
"I'll never, never be able to live that part down," she said.
Gale, 25, of Marysville, charged the stage at a show by Abbott's new band, DAMAGEPLAN, on Dec. 8 at the Alrosa Villa nightclub. He shot and killed four people, including Abbott, before police officer James D. Niggemeyer shot him to death.
Clark said Niggemeyer had no choice.
"I give that man credit," Clark said. "You'll never know how many lives he saved."
Two others were wounded in the attack, including tour manager Chris Paluska, who was released from the hospital Thursday.
DEP Nominated For Plug Award, New Video Online
The Dillinger Escape Plan has been Nominated as Best Live Act and Best Metal Album in the 2004 edition of the Plug Awards. You can vote for them at the Plug website. The band will be playing the Plug Awards at Webster Hall in New York in February.
DEP's new video for "Setting Fire to Sleeping Giants" has been posted on MTV.com.
DEP will be playing a show at Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on December 27th 2004 with Thursday. The band plans to head on tour again to Canada, America, Japan and Australia.
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