Metal News for December 22, 2006
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20 news articles posted on this day.
Verse, Go It Alone, Justice European Tour Dates
Verse, Go It Alone and Justice will tour Europe this spring. Here are the tour dates:
4/26 Hengelo, Holland @ Innocent
4/27 Essen, Germany @ Cafe Nova
4/28 London, UK @ Underworld
4/29 Hull, UK @ Ringside
4/30 Manchester, UK @ Star and Garter
5/1 Aberdeen, UK @ Moshulu
5/2 Northampton, UK @ The Old Angel
5/3 Folkestone, UK @ Stripes Club
5/4 Nevers, France @ Cafe Charbon
5/10 Giessen, Germany @ MUK
5/11 Fredericia, Denmark @ Ungdomshuset
5/12 Örebro, Sweden @ Festival
5/13 Stavanger, Norway @ Metropolis
5/14 Oslo, Norway @ Garage
5/16 Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang Exil
5/19 Lichtenstein, Germany @ JZ Riot
Interview
Interview With Gojira
Gojira have harvested success in their home country of France since their initiaton 10 years ago. But only after their last year’s release From Mars To Sirius did they show the world their true potential. The album created a surge in the metal press and was dubbed one of the most interesting releases of the year. Often compared to bands like Morbid Angel and Meshuggah but at the same time setting themselves strongly apart with ecologically inspired lyric concepts, something quite atypical for the genre.
Currently on their first North American tour with titans Amon Amarth and Children Of Bodom, I caught up with enigmatic mainman Joe Duplantier last Saturday during their Worcester, MA stop. More...
Terror, The Warriors, All Shall Perish Tour Dates
Dates have been finalized for the upcoming "All For Revenge" U.S. tour, featuring Terror, The Warriors, All Shall Perish, Stick To Your Guns, and War Of Ages. According to Terror bassist Jonathan Buske, "For only ten bucks, we feel it gives a lot of kids a chance to check out some new bands, which is what this is all about." Here are the dates:
1/19 Co Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
1/20 Springfield, MO @ Outland
1/21 Sauget, MO @ Pop's
1/22 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
1/23 Arlington Heights, IL @ Arlington Heights KOC
1/24 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
1/25 Pittsburgh, PA @ Lawrenceville Moose
1/26 Poughkipsee, NY @ The Loft
1/27 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
1/28 Brooklyn, NY @ The Hook
1/29 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
1/30 Harrisonburg, VA @ Tees
1/31 Raliegh, NC @ The Brewery
2/1 Nashville, TN @ The Anchor
2/2 Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
2/3 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
2/4 West Palm Beach, FL @ Rays
2/5 Orlando, FL @ The Havens
2/8 Tulsa, OK @ The Otherside
2/9 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
2/10 Salt Lake City, UT @ Overdrive
2/12 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
2/13 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
2/14 Orangevale, CA @ Boardwalk
2/15 Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory
2/16 San Diego, CA @ Soma
2/17 Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre
Chimaira To Post “Resurrection” Online
This Sunday evening, Dec 24th at 9pm Eastern Time Chimaira will make an exclusive download from the new Chimaira album, RESURRECTION, available. Not only will you be able to download the title track, but it will be your first chance to pre-order the record for a special low price – and get an autographed booklet from the band if you are one of the first 500 to order. Here are all the links:
“Resurrection” MP3 download – Dec 24th @ 9pm eastern time:
“Resurrection” album pre-order:
- Regular Edition only $10 with autograph booklet
- Limited Edition with bonus DVD only $13 with autograph booklet
Resurrection is due in stores March 6th.
Bloodsimple Post Doors Cover Online
BLOODSIMPLE, which features in its ranks former members of VISION OF DISORDER and MEDICATION, has posted the following message on its MySpace page:
"Well, you guys overwhelmed us with ideas for covers, so many good ones I wish we could do a whole record of 'em, but that ain't happenin', so we picked one, went into the Machine Shop [in Hoboken, New Jersey] for an evening with the one and only Machine behind the board, set up some mics, filled the room with a nice skunky haze, got Tim [Williams, vocals] ripped, and in honor of the late great Jim Morrison we give you '5 to 1'. And because we love you that much, or we're just morons, you can download it, steal it, burn it, stick it in your iPod, whatever the hell you want... just take it."
Check out BLOODSIMPLE's cover of THE DOORS' "5 to 1" at www.myspace.com/bloodsimple.
Rudra Splits With Demonzend Records
Singaporean metallers RUDRA have severed ties with Demonzend Records (a.k.a. Demonzend Enterprise), the label that issued the group's last album, "Brahmavidya: Primordial I", and re-released their debut CD. With immediate effect, the copyright to both recordings will revert to the band.
RUDRA is currently seeking a new label home.
As previously reported, RUDRA will be doing three dates in the U.S. during the month of January. The details are as follows:
Jan. 20 - Heathen Crusade Metalfest II - The Quest - Minneapolis, MN
Jan. 21 - North 6th - Brooklyn, NY
Jan. 23 - Samba Club - Philadelphia, PA
Ansur Post New Video Online
Norwegian metallers ANSUR have released a music video for the song "Post-Apocalyptic Wastelands". The track comes off the "Axiom" album, released early autumn by Nocturnal Art Productions/Candlelight Records. The clip was directed by Eirikur Granneman and was shot at a Norwegian industrial construction site by Robert Vawter. Watch the video at YouTube.com.
"Axiom" was recorded in the band's own studio from July to December 2005. The material on "Axiom" varies from brutal tracks like "Earth Erasure" to more progressive ones like "The Axiom Depicted" and "Desert Messiah".
ANSUR lineup:
Torstein J. Nipe – Guitars, Effects/Programming
Stian A. Svenne – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Espen A. R. Aulie – Vocals, Bass
Glenn A. Ferguson – Drums & Percussion More...
Somberplain Post Studio Video Footage Online
Brazilian death metallers SOMBERLAIN have posted a video clip of the recording sessions for the song "Awakening in the Darkness", which will be part of the band's upcoming full-length debut. Watch the clip at YouTube.com.
SOMBERLAIN is currently putting the finishing touches on the new CD for an early 2007 release.
SOMBERLAIN previously recorded two four-song demo/EPs — "Humanity's Funeral" (2004) and "Awakening in the Darkness" (2002). More...
Eclipse Eternal Post New Song Online
Canadian epic black metal band ECLIPSE ETERNAL has posted a new song, entitled "The Approaching Storm", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's upcoming album, "Ubermensch: Evolution beyond the Species", which was mixed in Sweden by Fredrik Nordström (DIMMU BORGIR, ZYKLON, OLD MAN'S CHILD). A release date for the effort has not yet been announced.
ECLIPSE ETERNAL will support DARK FUNERAL and ENSLAVED in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on January 13 at The Opera House.
ECLIPSE ETERNAL's debut album, "Reign of the Unholy Blackened Empire", was released in 2004 via Galy Records. The CD was produced by Glen Drover (MEGADETH, EIDOLON) and was mastered by Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND).
The Binary Code Seek Vocalist and Bassist
New Jersey metal band, The Binary Code have posted the following announcement on their myspace page:
"Singers and bassists, please dont respond if you're favorite band just came out last year. We realize that a lot of kids are into music now, and everyone wants to be in a band, but we're not looking for a singer built off of trend. If anyone is interested, please respond here, or at www.myspace.com/jazzyzuretti. Serious inquiries will be delved into a bit more via phone, as im a bit too busy for the internet."
"Singer Requirements : 18-25, highs, lows, mids, sings. If you were in a previous band, we need to hear a demo (one that you're comfortable with using to display your abilities, not one that shows us your first attempt). If you're new to the game, but feel you have what it takes, we'll need to have an audition, and you can learn what songs are up on our myspace FULLY, and exactly how they are but with your twist. This band is about fusion. We listen to everything, and wont accept monotony. Dont bother if you feel you're a particular brand of music. Be able to drive, be able to support yourself financially, be willing to tour and plays shows all over the US, and most importantly, and obviously, be DEDICATED. I work just as much as the next person, and make time. Its all about your passion." More...
Manowar Announce "Gods of War" Release Date
MANOWAR have announced the release date(s) for new album, "Gods of War." Here they are:
February 23, 2007 (Germany)
February 26, 2007 (Rest Of Europe, excl. France/UK)
March 5, 2007 (France/UK)
April 3, 2007 (USA / Canada)
More details will be released soon, including the cover artwork.
Totimoshi Signs To Volcom Entertainment
San Francisco's Totimoshi has signed a deal with Volcom Entertainment for the re-release of their 2006 album, Ladron. The re-release is due out in March 2007 and the band will be playing a series of dates with Helmet this winter to support it. Here are the tour dates:
1/7 Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
1/9 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
1/16 Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
1/17 San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
1/20 San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew
1/31 Los Angeles, CA @ The Troubadour
2/1 Los Angeles, CA @ The Troubadour
Crossbearer Signs Volatile Records
Milwaukee based label Volatile Recordings announces they will be working with Crossbearer, who have a release due out in early 2007. In the meantime you can check out some previously recorded material by Crossbearer on their MySpace page.
Kataklysm Checks In, Prepares For 2007 Tour
Kataklysm has posted the following message on their official band web site:
"Hello everyone! Well another year, another x-mas... good times for some and for others, just a pain in the ass... But whatever it represents for each one of you, we wish you the best for this holiday season with your loved ones. In 2006, we in Kataklysm have had a great year and it is because of you - the fans. It's not about how much money or how popular you get, it's about each one of you that comes to our shows and understands what's going on and give us that energy. You make this worth every minute. You belong with us and together we will conquer all because as you are our remedy, we are yours, we help each other. Music is the key for survival. Without it, emotions are lost, thoughts are distorted and feelings gone. We create music but you are our inspiration... Cheers to all of you!
"2007 brings forth new challenges for kataklysm and we start with our beloved Europe. We invite all of our fans to come to the kataklysmic devastation in January. We are prepared, join us..."
Upcoming Kataklysm tour dates: More...
Unreleased Bodom Artwork Posted Online
Children of Bodom fan site Scythes-of-Bodom.com has posted a cover artwork for an yet-to-be released publication. The artwork was done by Sami Saramäki, who has also designed the cover of "Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live" and other Bodom albums. Check it out at this location.
In other news, the release date for the upcoming Unholy Alliance CD/DVD, which was recorded in Vancouver, BC, has been set for February 27, 2007, and features Slayer, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom, Mastodon and Thine Eyes Bleed. Bonus material includes band interviews and backstage footage.
Children of Bodom have been nominated for a Finnish Metal Award under the category Best Band. The awards are presented at the Finnish Metal Expo on February 16, 2007. Cast your votes at this location. Other nominated bands include HIM, Rytmihäiriö, Amorphis and Enochian Cresent. Drummer Jaska and Kai Hahto (Wintersun, ex-Rotten Sound) will make an appearance on February 17 to do drum clinics together and answer fan question.
Chicago Powerfest Announce First Bands
CRJ Productions, the promoters of CHICAGO POWERFEST, would like to announce that the 5th annual metal festival will take place on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at The Pearl Room in Mokena, IL. More...
Skinny Puppy Set Release Date For New Album
SKINNY PUPPY plan to release their 13th studio album “Mythmaker” on January 30 through SPV America. "Control is a central concept to the record, the idea where mythic archetypes are clung to in an effort to preserve their own f**-up sensibility," Ogre said in a statement. "The most amazing thing that I've found is that people usually look outwards and project on others what they hate most about themselves."
The track listing is as follows: More...
Crematory Confirmed For Summer Breeze Festival
German gothic metallers CREMATORY are the latest act confirmed for the 10th Anniversary of Germany's Summer Breeze Festival, which scheduled for August 16th - 18th in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. Acts now confirmed for Summer Breeze 2007 include: More...
Sirenia Post 'My Mind's Eye' Video Online
SIRENIA's video for the song "My Mind's Eye" has been posted online at YouTube.com. The track comes off the Norwegian/Danish group's upcoming CD, "Nine Destinies and a Downfall", due on February 26 via Nuclear Blast Records. The album was recorded at Jailhouse studios in Norway with engineer Hans Eidsgard and Soundsuite studios in France with Terje Refsnes and was mixed and mastered at Antfarm studios in Aarhus, Denmark with Tue Madsen. The cover artwork was designed by Anthony Clarkson. More...
Clutch Post New Music Online
A brand new CLUTCH song, entitled "Power Player", can be heard on DRT Entertainment's inaugural podcast, dubbed DRTcast. The 40-minute podcast also features an exclusive interview with Oderus Urungus of GWAR as well as music from SOIL, 36 CRAZYFISTS, STREET DOGS, ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER, GWAR and POWERMAN 5000. Download it at this location.
CLUTCH entered a West Coast studio in October with producer Joe Barresi (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, KYUSS, TOOL, WEEZER, MELVINS) to begin recording its new album, due in early 2007.
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