Metal News for December 25, 2007
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27 news articles posted on this day.
Incantation Post European Tour Update
INCANTATION's frontman John McEntee comments on the Blitzkrieg 4 tour of Poland (with Vader, Rotting Christ, Krisiun and Funerus). and the Balkans Assassination tour (with Krisiun, Estuary and Inactive Messiah):
"Well, first off I want to send out a big thanks to everyone at Massive Music for making this amazing tour a reality. We are very grateful that you gave us the opportunity to preform in so many country's that we have never played before. You guys really stepped up to the plate."
"Well, the third leg of the European tour was the Blitzkrieg 4 with Vader, Rotting Christ, Krisiun and my other band Funerus. It was a true honor to be apart of such a strong package after so many attempts have failed in the past to play Poland. We want to thank all our long time supporters for coming out and kicking ass every night.. You guys made the long wait worth it. We look forward to returning to Poland again and hopefully as a headliner." More...
Wintersun Discuss Technical Delays
The oft-delayed sophomore effort from former ENSIFERUM frontman, Jari Mäenpää (who celebrated a birthday on December 23rd) is STILL in the works. Drummer Kai Hahto offered the following litany of technical issues revolving around Time's timetable.
"I'm making a little statement where we are at the moment. Jari has struggled with the technical problems but there is light in the end of the tunnel. So we got the computer finally from Finland. It's new and it works but it didn't work as we hoped. We found out that 32 bit Windows only allows 2 GB RAM memory to be used and since he has 4 in his computer now, he can't use it all. It sucks! So we are buying a device to help us, a receptor. The receptor has 2 GB RAM and it's a rack device that will help us to use it for some of the synths." More...
Supreme Pain To Mix Debut Album In January
Dutch/Slovenian brutal death metal band SUPREME PAIN has entered the studio to begin recording its debut album, "Cadaver Pleasures", for an early 2008 release via the U.S. label Comatose Music.
At the end of November, Robert Kovacic entered Negligence Studio in Slovenia and recorded the drum tracks for the CD. Earlier this month, guitarists Erwin Harreman and Bas Brussaard, along with vocalist Aad Kloosterwaard, laid down all guitar and vocal parts at The Garden Shed Of Horror. In January, the group will enter Excess Studio in Rotterdam, The Netherlands to mix all tracks. More...
Ministry's Jourgensen Pens Impeachment Themed Poem
Ministry mainman Al 'Alien' Jourgensen has penned a special Christmas poem entitled "T'was The Night Before Impeachment," which reads as follows:
T'was 2007 and all through the year
Not a creature was buying this climate of fear
The stockings were hung in a foreclosure scare
In hopes that the Banks would forget we were there!
The soldiers were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of extended tours messed with their heads
And Dick and Lynn Cheney with shotguns in lap
Had just pardoned Scooter for shutting his yap
When down at the White House there arose such a clatter
I sprang out the door to see what was the matter!
Away to the protest I flew like a flash
I marched for a while and got tazed in the clash
Then soon I was arrested – for what I don't know
But the ACLU said that “This just won't go!”
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But a miniature Cheney and eight dead reindeer
With his pacemaker pumping, so lively and quick
I knew in a moment it must be St. Dick!
Faster than subpoenas, his minions they came
He waterboarded and tortured and called them by name:
“Now Halliburton! Now Exxon! Now Conoco! Now Shell!
On Blackwater! On Bechtel! – Let's all go to Hell!”
To the top of the West Wing, to the top of The Wall
"Now stash away! Stash away! Stash way All!"
As voters are wondering why their vote doesn't fly
Here comes Karl Rove and he'll tell you why
So up to the White House the CEOs flew
With a sleighful of cash and Dick Cheney too!
And then, in a twinkling I heard on the roof
Was the hemming and hawing of the ultimate Goof (heh heh heh heh)
I raised just one finger and jumped all around
Coz there on the roof Ol "Dubya" came round
He was dressed all in fur that Cheney had killed
He looked rather dapper on the taxpayers' bill
A bundle of cash he had flung on his back
Looked happy as Cheney right before an attack
His eyes — how they twinkled, but his manners were weary
Coz Alberto Gonzales has so much to bury!
His droll little mouth was drawn up in a sneer
Like all of those press conferences he holds so dear
The stump of a crack pipe he held in his teeth
He said: "Laura, I'm sorry! I've relapsed — I'm weak!"
And his friend had a Wide Stance and a little round belly
That shook when he laughed in a toilet so smelly
Dim-witted and dumb a right jolly old elf
And I laughed when I saw him, giving way my own stealth
A wink of his eye and a snap of his finger
Soon gave me to know I shouldn't loiter or linger
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work
Put the cash in his stockings, then turned with a jerk
And laying his finger aside of his nose
Thumbs up! And a nod for the coke that he chose
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle
"And away to Iran like a nuclear missile!'
But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight:
"Happy Christmas to no one — Impeachment's not right!"
12 Stones Contribute Track To Rambo IV
12 Stones will contribute their track "World So Cold" to the upcoming Rambo soundtrack. The movie will hit theaters on January 25th. A release date for the soundtrack has yet to be announced.
Middian Fighting To Keep Name
As previously reported, Middian was slapped with a cease and desist order pertaining to the use of their name via a Wisconsin band called Midian. Although Middian initially announced plans to relinquish their name, they apparently now intend to combat the legal challenge. Here's a statement from the group:
"Middian may not be dead after all. As many of you know, Middian received a cease and desist demand in October from Midian of Milwaukee LLC. This demand required Middian to stop using our name completely, stop selling our album, and further demanded that all of our recorded CDs and albums be destroyed. Middian was served a cease and desist by a band that has never played outside of Wisconsin, hasn't put out a single record, or had a steady line-up in the last 7 years. They hadn't even updated their website since year 2000, as of a few weeks ago. We played Milwaukee in May, and no one there even mentioned a local band Midian of one 'd.' Nor did one of their 'fans' come to the show.
"Prior to this demand, we had never heard of them. Upon further research into the group, we discovered they had not used their name or trademark in years or even played outside of Wisconsin, ever. Our initial response was that our bands could peacefully co-exist. Especially since we learned that our usage combined with their non-usage entitled us to the name, rendering their trademark useless. But we felt it would be wasting everyone's time and money to send the issue to litigation. Besides, before the name Middian was chosen, a careful online search was done, proving that no other active unit had the same spelling.
"Instead of responding or agreeing to our offer of co-existence, they filed a federal suit against the three of us individually, our label (Metal Blade, who dropped us because of the suit), our booking agent (Nanotear Booking), and an online merchandiser we had never even heard of until we saw the complaint.
"We sent them word that we would give the name up and even agreed to some other demands that seemed unreasonable, simply because we're not in a financial position to fight it.
"They refused to accept our settlement, demanding we pay them tens of thousands of dollars. By right of actual usage worlwide, the name Middian is ours. Regardless of that we have no choice but to fight and defend ourselves in court. We intend to strip them of their trademark and deny them their unfair demands of money and of our music.
"We're humbly asking for YOUR help. Spread the word far and wide, to wherever you can. If you can afford it, please donate some money to our defense fund. We're going to have a lot of legal fees and we're simply not in a position to pay for it by ourselves.
"We would like to thank everyone that has sent us messages. The underground metal community's love has simply been overwhelming. With your help and support, Middian will stand triumphant against this truly evil attack on our persons and families."
Dave Grohl Doesn't Like Listening To Nirvana
Foo Fighter’s front-man Dave Grohl recently revealed that he can’t listen to Nirvana’s music because he is still pained by Kurt Cobain’s death, 13 years later. The former Nirvana drummer finds it an "effort" to listen to the band’s hits when they come on the radio.
"I immediately remember what it was like the day we recorded - the food or the f*cking snowstorm. It’s like opening a box of old pictures and I don’t like to do that too often," Grohl explained.
Bloodlined Calligraphy Singer Quits Band
Singer Ellen Hoffman has parted ways with Bloodlined Calligraphy, whom she joined a little more than a year ago. Hoffman explains:
"I gave my heart, soul, passion, energy, and life for the past year into something I believed in, something that showed me the country, taught me important and huge lessons, something that drug me through the thickest mud ever, but something that gave me memories and the knowledge of the lives I had been able to reach and change for the better to cling to. Something that shaped me into the better person I am today, with the help from my creator above.
"But my journey in Bloodlined Calligraphy has come to a nice close. Sometimes you just have to 'know when to hold 'em, and know when to fold 'em', heh. But so I don't have to repeat my reasons a hundred times to everyone that asks: I quit due to personal reasons and stuff beyond my control. I never quit even when I financially should have, until my passion and heart was all used up. Constant disappointment and constant struggle take a toll on a person and sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith into a new path so you can look back and everything make sense that way. That time is now. I followed my heart into the band, I gave what I had until there was nothing left, so now my heart calls me out and into other things. That is just how things work, with me."
Necros Christos Finishing Recording New Material
NECROS CHRISTOS is currently rehearsing for a last three song recording with Luciferus Christhammer on drums which will feature a brand new track, a cover from Black Sabbath and a newly arranged version of the classic "Doom Of Nekros – Death Of Christos." Those tracks will be released as 4th side on the upcoming vinyl release of all three Necros Christos demos somewhere in 2008.
Labels taking care of this output are Faustian Distribution, Ahdistuksen Aihio and Black Warcult Productions. The vinyl version of "Triune Impurity Rites" is coming very soon on Sepulchral Voice Records. Slight problems occurred according to the re-press of the CD, as the printing factory denied the reprint due to the content of the booklet.
Death To Music Gives Away 10 Releases For Free
DEATH TO MUSIC prodcutions have fulfilled all "anti-contractual obligations" by providing 10 releases (albums & EPs) for free over the past few months - available via the official website, www.deathtomusic.com.
Death To Music productions is the new "anti - record label" founded by James Fogarty - previously of experimental metal project Ewigkeit, also a former founding member of Black Metallers The Meads Of Asphodel, and was launched in order to release music for music's sake rather than the usual money-driven route of labels / distros / magazines in order to get music heard.
"...all these fucking labels and other vampires of the music industry are just not neccesary anymore for artists writing and releasing music in more underground styles - for me and many, many other hard-working musicians & bands, our music is first & foremostly about getting your stuff heard by people, and certainly not about working your arse off to make money for other people..."
"..as a statement of intent, I have now given away everything I have ever recorded, and now look forwards to working with new projects and artists on Death To Music....."
James was tired of having to deal with record labels who didnt treat their artists fairly, and subsequently burnt all his record contracts and reclaimed the music (see the video here)
The first physical release is out now in the form of James Fogarty's new politico-industrial metal project The Bombs Of Enduring Freedom's self-titled debut album. You can check out some of their material on the band's MySpace page.
2008 will see the release of more projects who are choosing to collaborate with Death To Music productions in order to get their music heard, rather than the usual route of labels / distros / magazines. More...
Fear Factory Member Wants To Produce Unsigned Acts
FEAR FACTORY guitarist and aspiring producer Christian Olde Wolbers has issued the following update:
"I have been providing my services to help out young starting bands on production, direction and guidience with their music. I just got back from a two-week pre-production trip to Tampa, Florida to help out END OF THE ROPE. And it was a very creative and productive experience. We all reached our goal of making the band sonically a better tighter unit.
"In February I will travel to Tampa again to record and produce the band's debut album.
"Any young bands that have inquiries about me working on pre-production to help out your band or producing your future album, please contact Christy at Christy@archetypemanagement.com."
As previously reported, Christian is currently collaborating with FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera and THREAT SIGNAL frontman Jon Howard on a brand new side project. The as-yet-unnamed group will occupy much of the trio's time while FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell focuses on his ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS project, which recently inked a deal with MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen's 13th Planet Records.
Christian Olde Wolbers produced THREAT SIGNAL's debut album, "Under Reprisal", which was released in North America on August 22, 2006 via Nuclear Blast Records. More...
Mayhem Drummer To Guest On New Nidingr EP
Norwegan black/thrash metal act NIDINGR is currently working on a new EP, titled "Wolf-Father", which will feature drummer Hellhammer (real name: Jan Axel von Blomberg; MAYHEM, WINDS, ARCTURUS, DIMMU BORGIR, THE KOVENANT). More information will be made available soon.
NIDINGR guitarist Teloch recently completed a European tour as a session member of the Norwegian black metal outfit GORGOROTH.
NIDINGR's limited-edition vinyl release "Sodomize the Priest" (2006) featured a rehearsal recording from 1996 on side A, and various tracks from 1998 on side B.
Alestorm Guitarist Checks In
ALESTORM guitarist Gavin Harper has issued the following update:
"Seasons Greetings lads and lasses!!!
It's been a fucking wild so far for us, what with all this record label lark and such! We honestly appreciate all the support and i'll appreciate if anyone wants to add to my X-mas booze fund via PayPal! hahaha!
Nah, seriously though, insane year and we hope to fuck more things up next year! So aye, gonna keep this fairly short... still gotta do a New Year 'pseudo-pensive-thing' so best not to rant the shite of the centuary in this one where I pretend to have a look back on the year and go "OMG MY BALLS GREW THREE MORE HAIRS!" so aye! Hahah!
Fuck, ranting shite now...
Anyway! Hope you's all have a good one, get utterly bollocksed and wake up spooning a badger!"
- Gavin
Alestorm
As previously reported, Alestorm have been confirmed to support TURISAS on the band's upcoming UK tour. Their tour schedule is as follows:
March
1 - Northampton, UK at Soundhouse
2 - Sheffield, UK at Corporation
3 - Aberdeen, UK at Moshulu
4 - Edinburgh, UK at Studio 24
5 - Liverpool, UK at Academy 2
6 - Norwich, UK at Waterfront
7 - Peterborough, UK at Park
8 - Leeds, UK at Cockpit
10 - Exeter, UK at Cavern
11 - Cardiff, UK - Club Ifor Bach
12 - Southampton, UK at The Brook
13 - London, UK at Electric Ballroom
14 - Brighton, UK at Concorde 2
29 - Lichtenfels, Germany - Ragnarök Festival
June
6 - Piberstein, Austria - Northern Lights Festival
7 - Schmerikon am See, Switzerland - Fiesta Pagana
The tracklist of Alestorm's debut, Captain Morgan's Revenge, is as follows: 'Over The Seas', 'Captain Morgan's Revenge', 'The Huntmaster', 'Nancy The Tavern Wench', 'Death Before The Mast', 'Terror On The High Seas', 'Set Sail And Conquer', 'Of Treasure', 'Wenches & Mead', 'Flower Of Scotland'.
The following release dates have been confirmed:
January
23 - Finland
25 - Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Sweden
28 - rest of Europe
29 - USA / Canada
Ministry Frontman Writes Christmas Poem
MINISTRY frontman Al Jourgensen has penned an instant Christmas classic entitled "'T'was The Night Before Impeachment". It appears below...Merry Christmas:
"'T'was 2007 and all through the year
Not a creature was buying this climate of fear
The stockings were hung in a foreclosure scare
In hopes that the Banks would forget we were there!
The soldiers were nestled all snug in their beds
While visions of extended tours messed with their heads
And Dick and Lynn Cheney with shotguns in lap
Had just pardoned Scooter for shutting his yap
When down at the White House there arose such a clatter
I sprang out the door to see what was the matter!
Away to the protest I flew like a flash
I marched for a while and got tazed in the clash
Then soon I was arrested – for what I don't know
But the ACLU said that “This just won't go!”
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But a miniature Cheney and eight dead reindeer
With his pacemaker pumping, so lively and quick
I knew in a moment it must be St. Dick!
Faster than subpoenas, his minions they came
He waterboarded and tortured and called them by name:
'Now Halliburton! Now Exxon! Now Conoco! Now Shell!
On Blackwater! On Bechtel! – Let's all go to Hell!
To the top of the West Wing, to the top of The Wall
Now stash away! Stash away! Stash way All!'
As voters are wondering why their vote doesn't fly
Here comes Karl Rove and he'll tell you why
So up to the White House the CEOs flew
With a sleighful of cash and Dick Cheney too!
And then, in a twinkling I heard on the roof
Was the hemming and hawing of the ultimate Goof (heh heh heh heh)
I raised just one finger and jumped all around
Coz there on the roof Ol "Dubya" came round
He was dressed all in fur that Cheney had killed
He looked rather dapper on the taxpayers' bill
A bundle of cash he had flung on his back
Looked happy as Cheney right before an attack
His eyes — how they twinkled, but his manners were weary
Coz Alberto Gonzales has so much to bury!
His droll little mouth was drawn up in a sneer
Like all of those press conferences he holds so dear
The stump of a crack pipe he held in his teeth
He said: 'Laura, I'm sorry! I've relapsed — I'm weak!'
And his friend had a Wide Stance and a little round belly
That shook when he laughed in a toilet so smelly
Dim-witted and dumb a right jolly old elf
And I laughed when I saw him, giving way my own stealth
A wink of his eye and a snap of his finger
Soon gave me to know I shouldn't loiter or linger
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work
Put the cash in his stockings, then turned with a jerk
And laying his finger aside of his nose
Thumbs up! And a nod for the coke that he chose
He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle
And away to Iran like a nuclear missile!
But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight:
'Happy Christmas to no one — Impeachment's not right!'"
The 69 Eyes To Release Live Album
Finland's THE 69 EYES have issued the following update:
"It's a time to wish all of you a very merry Xmas and a happy new year!!! 2007 was a very busy and successful year for The 69 Eyes - but it's getting better all the time...
The 69 Eyes will start the year 2008 by releasing their first ever live album on January 16th. Hollywood Kills - Live At The Whisky A Go Go comes out through Virgin Finland. The tracklist is as follows: Introduction by Bam Margera, 'Devils', 'Don't Turn Your Back On Fear', 'Betty Blue', 'Christina Death', 'Crashing High', 'The Chair', 'Hevioso', 'Feel Berlin', 'Gothic Girl', 'Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams', 'Sister Of Charity', 'Dance d'Amour', 'Framed In Blood', 'Lost Boys', 'I Just Want To Have Something To Do', 'Brandon Lee'.
The UK tour with WITHIN TEMPTATION was GREAT! Thank you UK fans for supporting us and also a warm, bloody welcome for newcomers who saw The 69 Eyes for the very first time!!! And most of all: thank you Within Temptation & crew!!!
Caroline Records has released a deluxe limited edition Angels and Devils double disc set plus DVD in the US. MTV Headbanger's Ball has also taken 'Never Say Die' for airplay now. Get your 69 Eyes merch for 2008 order your 69 stuff from our webstores in USA or Europe!!!
The latest single release from the album is a gothic masterpiece 'Ghost' featuring APOCALYPTICA. The CD single also includes 'Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams' (2007 version) and the video of 'Never Say Die'.
The 69 Eyes' new album, Angels, was released in the UK by Albert Productions. The UK version includes the both video singles. The 69 Eyes was also featured in various British mags like Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock, Big Cheese and Rock Sound in June/July/August issues. The album is out through Virgin/EMI elsewhere in Europe, through Caroline Records in the USA and through Toshiba/EMI in Japan. The album is an Opendisc with a link to bonus material.
Angels has gone well over gold in Finland. It went straight to #1 on the Finnish album charts on its first week after release. Earlier 'Perfect Skin', the first single release from the album, entered also number one on the singles chart. The next single 'Never Say Die' was also for a long in the top 10 of the most played songs in the Finnish national radio airplay charts (#4, 16/2007). All 69 Eyes albums and the DVD Helsinki Vampires since 2000's Blessed Be have gone gold in Finland, Paris Kills and Devils also platinum.
Angels was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa and Johnny Lee Michaels - the same infamous team that brought you Devils. The first single pick from the album was 'Perfect Skin' - the video was directed by Ralf Strathmann and filmed in Hollywood in the mid October 2006. The commercial release of the single was January/February 2007. The additional tracks on the single are live versions of 'Devils', 'Christina Death' and 'I Just Want to Have Something To Do' (orig. by the RAMONES) recorded at Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood in March 2006. The single is an Opendisc with a link to bonus material.
The second single is 'Never Say Die' - the video which includes a whole bunch of The 69 Eyes' Hollywood-inner-circle party people as well as MySpace's world famous sleaze queen Forbidden was also directed by Ralf Strathmann and filmed around L.A. in January 2007. You can watch the both videos on The 69 Eyes official MySpace! The commercially released single also includes a B-side 'Only Fools Don't Fall Once More'.
In the US "Angels" is released by legendary Caroline Records. The label that once brought you Misfits, White Zombie and Smashing Pumpkins. Caroline also re-released "Devils" with bonus tracks as a part of the earlier mentioned Angels & Devils deluxe package in the US in Halloween 2007.
Yet another legendary label Cleopatra Records has now released the entire 69 Eyes' back catalogue in the USA: Framed In Blood- The Very Blessed Of... compilation CD, Helsinki Vampires DVD and the rest of the classic 69 albums are already out!!! The most recent Cleopatra 69 release is a 12" picture disc version of Framed In Blood and both 'Gothic Girl' and 'Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams' 7"s - only on vinyl, fetish baby!
The 69 Eyes did their 2nd US tour this year in July, now headlining, the tour was entitled Angels Love Devils with WEDNESDAY 13, NIGHHT KILLS THE DAY and FAIR TO MIDLAND on the bill. FANGS to all bands and angels & devils involved - see you soon America...
Meanwhile: don't forget to check out Jyrki's comic book Zombie Love and Ville Juurikkala's photobook Route 69! Both available limitedly at the shows and through mail order.
Keep your eyes on also The 69 Eyes official MySpace for updates!"
Light This City Cancel December 27th Gig
Bay Area thrashers LIGHT THIS CITY have issued the following update:
"We leave tomorrow for this five day California Tour, but we have some bad news. The Stockton show at the Empire Theatre (December 27th) has been cancelled! We are sorry, we have no idea why, so don't ask. Next
time though, dudes."
Upcoming dates on the Santa Slays tour with THE FACELESS, SUICIDE SILENCE and OBLIQUE are as follows:
December
26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Knitting Factory
28 - Sacramento, CA - The Boardwalk
29 - Corona, CA - Showcase Theatre
30 - Palmdale, CA - Veterans Hall
31 - San Diego, CA - Soma
Wykked Wytch's New Album Available
Florida's WYKKED WYTCH have recently made available their new album Memories Of A Dying Whore for online purchase at this location. The album should hit stores in January.
To hear tracks from the forthcoming album head to this location.
Norther Post Pictures From Moscow
NORTHER have posted pictures from their recent trip to Moscow, Russia, on their official MySpace profile. Go to this location to check them out (you must have an active MySpace account to view).
Norther bassist Jukka Koskinen recently commented on the release of the band's new album: “Our new album N is the reflection of our true identity: it stands for North, Norther and never giving up! The new material sounds very melodic and versatile. There are songs in slow and fast mode as well as some totally new elements. Old sound meets new found power - we're reborn!"
We are more than pleased with the result and very eager to tour and play it live to all of you as soon as possible! More...
Soulslide Post New Song Online
German gothic metallers, Soulslide, issue the following update on their Myspace page:
"As a little xmas present we recorded a new song for you. It's called "Soldiers of reality". With this song we wanna say a big Thankyou for all that good words and your support in the past years."
"You can hear and download it at our profile or on our new website at www.soulslide.net"
"At this point still some special thanks to Andy for having a very good time in his studio, to -Dirk- and DPmusic for Mastering, to Franky and Anni for the great pictures and finally to all Soulsliders out there for believing in us!!!"
"We wish you a nice x-mas and a happy new year!!!"
Stonehigh Post New Song Online
Florida metallers, STONEHIGH, issue the following update on their Myspace page:
"Hey Everyone,
We figured an update would be necessary for all of our upcoming endeavors so here it goes..."
"We are posting a brand new song up on our myspace on Christmas morning (tomorrow), so hopefully that can hold you over until the CD comes out."
"Our record is currently about to enter the mixing stage with Producer Matt LaPlant whom you may know to have worked with Nonpoint's last 2 albums as well as Skindred and SiKth. After mixing comes the mastering and finally, after that, comes the CD! " More...
Scars Announce New Album Title
Brazilian thrashers SCARS have set "Devilgod Alliance" as the title of their new album, tentatively due next spring. The CD will contain 11 tracks and will be recorded in January. According to the group, the album's lyrical concept will be based on ageless literature masterpieces that portray evil as a character (i.e.: "Masque of the Red Death" and "The Raven" by E. A. Poe, Goethe's "Faust", "Macbeth" by W. Shakespeare, etc.).
In other news, SCARS has announced the addition of drummer Joao Gobo (ARUM, DARKNESS IN FLAMES, HEVILAN) to the group's ranks. Gobo lists his main influences as Dave Lombardo, Pete Sandoval and Gene Hoglan, among many others.
Benedictum Post New Song Online
San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM have posted a new song, "Beast in the Field", taken from the group's sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", on their MySpace page. Also available at the same location is an audio interview with producer Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER).
A video trailer for "Seasons of Tragedy" can be viewed here. Due in Europe on January 25 via Locomotive Records (March 4 in the U.S.), the follow-up to 2006's "Uncreation" will contain 10 original songs plus a cover version of the ACCEPT classic "Balls to the Wall". The digipack edition will also include a cover of RAINBOW's "Catch the Rainbow". Guest musicians on the CD include George Lynch (ex-DOKKEN), Manni Schmidt (ex-RAGE, GRAVE DIGGER), Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN, FOREIGNER) and Craig Goldy (DIO). More...
Watch Philip Anselmo Perform With Rigor Mortis
Fan-filmed video footage of Philip Anselmo (DOWN, ex-PANTERA) joining reactivated Texas thrashers RIGOR MORTIS for the song "Re-Animator" on December 14, 2007 at Vino's in Little Rock, Arkansas can be viewed here.
RIGOR MORTIS performed with its original lineup consisting of Bruce Corbitt (TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE), Mike Scaccia (MINISTRY, REVOLTING COCKS), Casey Orr (MITRA, GWAR, X-COPS, THE HELLIONS, THE BURDEN BROTHERS), and Harden Harrison (MITRA, PERVIS, SPEEDEALER).
ARSON ANTHEM — the new project featuring Anselmo on guitar, Mike Williams (EYEHATEGOD) on vocals, Hank Williams III (SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ASSJACK) on drums and Collin Yeo on bass — supported RIGOR MORTIS for three shows (including the Little Rock concert) earlier in the month. More...
Nightwish Post Video Interview With Tuomas Online
A 10-minute interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist/main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen conducted by Restorm.tv on August 30, 2007 in Bern, Switzerland can be viewed here.
NIGHTWISH's new album, "Dark Passion Play", has sold more than 100,000 copies in Finland since its late September release. In addition, the CD was recently certified platinum in Switzerland for sales in excess of 30,000 copies.
NIGHTWISH's new Finland-only single, "Erämaan Viimeinen" (Last of the Wilds), entered the Finnish chart at position No. 1. "Erämaan Viimeinen" is the instrumental "Last of the Wilds" off "Dark Passion Play", but with Finnish lyrics, courtesy of Jonsu from the all-girl pop/rock band INDICA, who supported NIGHTWISH in Scandinavia. More...
Manowar Issue Holiday Video Message
MANOWAR have issued the following holiday message:
"Season's Greetings and our best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year!"
"Click here to watch a special video message."
"Manowar recorded both German and English versions of 'Stille Nacht' - known to English speaking fans as the classic Christmas carol 'Silent Night'- as a holiday gift to all of their loyal fans, the greatest fans in the world."
"To download these free MP3s, visit www.manowar.com."
Tarot Issue Year-End Salutations
Long running Finnish metallers TAROT - founded by the Hietala brothers; guitarist Zachary and bassist/vocalist Marco (also of NIGHTWISH fame) - have issued the following update:
"Tarot thanks for the past year and wishes everybody merry Christmas and all the best for the upcoming year 2008! This year's Xmas treats have been reserved for the upcoming Tarot DVD, be sure to pick up yours, during the new year."
Tarot have confirmed their participation in the "Heavy Metal On Ice" charity event benefitting the Kuopio University Children's Hospital Cancer Department. Tarot will supply the music for the event, to take place at the Kuopio Icehall on January 6th, 2008.
More details can be found here and here, with tickets available for order here.
Thunderstone Check In
Finnish metallers THUNDERSTONE have issued the following update:
"Hello all! We just wanted to remind you about our upcoming post-Christmas tour with SONATA ARCTICA. It will be an interesting four gigs, since two of the gigs will be done with Pasi and Kari and two with Tuple and Jukka. These are the ‘farewell’ gigs for the old line-up, so get your tickets now!
2008 will be full of new and exciting things for Thunderstone. In the beginning of the year will plan ahead for the next album, shows, and most importantly, the final lineup of the band. We will keep you posted as soon as we have any news. Meanwhile--especially if you missed us on tour--keep harassing your local promoters to get us to play in your town. We are looking forward to perhaps the most exciting year in our career, so stay tuned and have a nice holiday and a great New Year! More...
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