Metal News for December 26, 2007
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25 news articles posted on this day.
Ozzy Osbourne's Biography Bumped To May
The following report is courtesy of Oliver Duff from Independent.co.uk:
Despite acknowledging that, "it takes me 18 months to read a fucking pamphlet", OZZY OSBOURNE last year agreed to join the ranks of CS Forester, Evelyn Waugh, PG Wodehouse and JD Salinger at publisher Little, Brown, by signing a lucrative deal to write his memoirs. It was to be released in time for our stockings this week.
Unsurprisingly, for a man who has slow-cooked his cortex in adventurous chemicals, there were hitches in collecting the rocker's thoughts. Seven months ago, Pandora reported that Ozzy (busy touring) had missed his deadline, requiring wife Sharon to pen an emergency follow-up to her own autobiography.
The publisher rescheduled his bingeing, bat-biting extravaganza for release on May 1st, 2008.
Inner Surge To Release New Album Next Month
Canadian metal band INNER SURGE will officially release their new CD, An Offering, on January 26th through Cyclone Records and Overthrow Promotions.
According to a press release, "rather than taking the typical promotional route, An Offering is being showcased through a series of cryptic YouTube videos with controversial imagery. The track 'Limb From Limb' morphs exiled evangelist Ted Haggard into Jesus Christ amidst the politically charged lyrics 'There's more than one Ted Haggard creeping up on the kneeling. They don't need Jesus to save them. They've got friends in higher places.' 'Interahamwe', a sarcastic first person perspective of the Interahamwe militias, thanks to the US, France and the international media for supporting their efforts in killing hundreds of thousands of people. The American flag is shown fading into a pile of skulls from a Rwandan genocide memorial. More...
Augury Release New Album In Fall 2008
Montreal’s AUGURY have posted the following update:
“We are currently in the studio to record the drum parts with Yannick St-Amand in his northern domain. Once the drums are done, we will head back to Montreal where the remaining instruments will be recorded with Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy). Despite the unexpected hazards that plague most metal recordings, we are confident to achieve the recording by summertime, even bedore if fate’s on our side. Yannick will do the final mixing and we expect the new album to be released by fall 2008…"
"We also added a little Christmas gift on our myspace page: Our new song ‘Faith Puppeteers‘ from last years promo is now available for you listening enjoyment. Both this song and ‘Skyless‘ will be re-recorded to be featured on our next album.”
Ensiferum Explain Cancellation Of Illingen Show
ENSIFERUM have issued the following update:
"Ensiferum is very sorry for the cancellation of the Hexentanz gig in Illingen, Germany (on December 15th). Our guitar player Markus had to go to a hospital on the previous day in Switzerland and he had to stay in the hospital for a few days. At this moment Markus is doing fine and future gigs will be played as planned."
"We want to thank the incredible audience, crew and bands CHTHONIC and INSANIA for a great tour. Special thanks goes to the audience in Pratteln's Z7 club for understanding and to the staff for good work and great help. We salute you!"
Ensiferum plays a gig on February 4th at Helsinki Icehall, where the headliner is the legendary MEGADETH." More...
Grave Reveal New Album Title
Long-running Swedish death metallers GRAVE have set "Dominion VIII" as the title of their eighth studio album, tentatively due in April/May via Regain Records. According to the band, the CD will contain "nine tracks of sheer evil and mass brutality. At this moment the vocal parts and mixing/mastering is [all that is] left to do and will be completed within the first weeks of January."
GRAVE is planning to mark its 20th anniversary with a number of shows featuring the group's early material. The band previously said in a statement, "Next year it's already 20 years since GRAVE was formed. In 1988 after replacing some members we changed our name from CORPSE. That year we also recorded our classic first demo 'Sick Disgust Eternal' and continued musically what we started with our previous bands DESTROYER, ANGUISH, CORPSE and PUTREFACTION. We will mark the anniversary with a new album and also massive touring and festival appearances where we will mainly play old stuff from the early days." More...
1988 Death Rehearsal Recordings Posted Online
MetalKult.com has just posted six MP3 audio files from a 1988 DEATH rehearsal.
In January 1988, the members of DEATH convened in Orlando, Florida, to rehearse six of the songs that would eventually wind up on the band’s second and highly influential album, "Leprosy".
The tracks captured during that rehearsal are as follows:
01. Left to Die
02. Open Casket
03. Pull the Plug
04. Choke on It
05. Born Dead
06. Forgotten Past
The DEATH lineup at the time included guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner, guitarist Rick Rozz, bassist Terry Butler and drummer Bill Andrews.
You can download these mp3s from MetalKult.com here.
DEATH's classic 1995 album "Symbolic" will be reissued in March 2008 via Roadrunner Records. The remastered LP will include the original album tracks plus several previously unreleased, ultra-rare, mostly instrumental demo recordings that were completed in early 1994 with the lineup of Chuck Schuldiner (guitar), Gene Hoglan (drums) and Steve DiGiorgio (bass). The package will also come with brand new liner notes written by longtime metal journalist Don Kaye.
Ace Frehley To Play London In April
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is scheduled to perform at the Astoria in London, England on April 11, 2008.
Ace Frehley's schedule is now shaping up as follows:
Dec. 27 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
Dec. 28 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
Dec. 29 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Dec. 31 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA
Feb. 01 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Apr. 11 - London, UK @ Astoria More...
Soilent Green Announce Release Date For New Album
Southern sludge grind-metallers SOILENT GREEN will release their new album on April 15, 2008 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was helmed by Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL, ex-MORBID ANGEL) at Mana Recording in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Touted as "one of the ten most important hard and heavy bands" by Rolling Stone magazine, SOILENT GREEN has been releasing consistently brutal and groove-laden albums since their first full-length, "Pussysoul", in 1994.
SOILENT GREEN are true road warriors and have played a countless number of shows and toured with bands like PANTERA, CLUTCH, MORBID ANGEL, EYEHATEGOD, BRUTAL TRUTH, ANAL CUNT, NAPALM DEATH, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, GWAR, and ISIS, just to name a few.
Upcoming SOILENT GREEN shows:
Jan. 04 - Metairie, LA @ The Bar
Jan. 05 - Austin, TX @ Red 7
Souldrainer Post Hometown Concert Footage Online
Östersund, Sweden-based death metallers SOULDRAINER — who earlier in the year announced the departure of vocalist Johan Klitkou — have posted a video clip of the band's December 21, 2007 concert at G:a Tingshuset in Östersund, Sweden with THE HAUNTED and BY NIGHT. Handling the vocals for the group at the show was guitarist Marcus Edvardsson. Watch the footage here.
SOULDRAINER released its debut album, "Reborn", on May 18 via Holland's Holland's Mascot Records. The CD was recorded by SOULDRAINER and Marcus Edvardsson at Manic Motion Studio and was mixed and mastered by Marcus Edvardsson. The layout and artwork was handled by Daniel Dlimi. Three songs from the album are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. More...
Averse Sefira Confirm New Album Release Date
Candlelight Records has set a February 12 North Amerian release date for "Advent Parallax", the new full-length album from Texas-based AVERSE SEFIRA. Produced by Tore Stjerna (WATAIN, IN BATTLE), the CD features stunning artwork created by renowned artist/illustrator Jos A. Smith (cover artist for the first BATHORY album).
AVERSE SEFIRA is considered one of America's premiere black metal bands yet "Advent Parallax" is the trio's first in their already decade-long career to find proper international distribution.
Prior to the album's release, the band will team up with ROTTING CHRIST, IMMOLATION, and BELPHEGOR for a 26-day American tour. Set to kick off February 4 at the Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, North Carolina the tour will circle the U.S. before ending at the Meridian in Houston on March 2. More...
Testament Confirmed For Chicago Powerfest 2008
Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT have just been confirmed for Chicago Powerfest 2008, set to take place on May 1-3 at The Pearl Room in Mokena, IL. Testament, who's current line-up includes original members Chuck Billy, Alex Skolnick, Eric Peterson, and Greg Christian along with recently recruited Paul Bostaph, will also be performing in support of their new album, The Formation Of Damnation, due for release in North America on April 29, 2008.
Commented festival organizers, CRJ Productions: "The news came just in time for Christmas, and made the holidays that much better for us considering how long we've been trying to make this happen! It's been several years since the Legion has pummelled a Chicago area venue and we're all very hungry to see them do it once again! Their last Chicago area headlining performance was in 1999...although, it's been much longer since they've played here with Alex Skolnick, so this should give Midwest fans something to get really excited about."
More updates, including ticket information coming soon. For current details regarding Powerfest, visit www.ChicagoPowerfest.com.
Nefastus Dies Announce Southern Ontario Live Dates
Montreal death metallers NEFASTUS DIES have announced a handful of dates through Southern Ontario in January. Dates are as follows:
January
11 - London, ON - The Embassy (w/ BENEATH THE MASSACRE, ION DISSONANCE)
12 - Hamilton, ON - The Casbah
13 - Brantford, ON - Bottoms Up (w/ Ion Dissonance)
19 - St-Hyacinthe, QC - Bar Le Trash
In other news, HeathenHarvest.com recently conducted an
interview/F.A.Q session with vocalist Sébastien Painchaud in which he discusses several issues, including false rumours circulating about
the band.
Head to this location to read the interview in its entirety.
Stormhammer Reveal Details Of Forthcoming Album
German power metallers STORMHAMMER have issued the following update:
"We are still very busy (recording). The title of the album may be Signs Of Revolution, though we're not sure about that. All guitar parts for the new album are recorded, drums are finished, bass is in progress and almost all vocals are recorded. Matthias is working on some new additional keyboard parts.
We have to look for a new label, so we can not confirm a release date yet, but the release party will take place February 9th, 2008.
Song titles for the moment include: 'Bridges To Eternity', 'Kiss At The Abyss', 'Well Of Wisdom', 'Permanent Menace', 'Omens Of Agony', 'Pied Piper', 'From Dusk To Dawn', 'Signs Of Revolution', 'Ride On A Razorblade', 'Nowhere', 'Skol!', 'FFF (Fucking Fast Food)'."
For more info head to this location.
Dance Club Massacre, Catalepsy, Fate Tour Dates
Dance Club Massacre, Catalepsy, Blind Witness, and Fate will team up for the "Massacre Monstour" in early-2008. Here are the latest tour dates:
1/29 Utica, NY @ Skate A Rama
1/30 Manchester, NH @ Rockos Bar and Grill
1/31 Delran, NJ @ Cue Club II
2/1 Peekskill, NY @ Peekskill Elks Lodge
2/2 East Stroudsburg, PA @ Penn Monster Factory
2/3 Staten Island, NY @ Dock Street Bar and Grill
2/4 Virginia Beach, VA @ Peppermint Beach Club
2/5 Bristol, TN @ 5 O'Clock Bar and Grill
2/6 Jefferson City, TN @ Coffeez
2/7 Thomasville, NC @ the SoundVent
2/8 Jacksonville, FL @ Jacksonville USO
2/9 Glenville, GA @ Studio B
2/10 Pensacola, FL @ Sluggos
2/12 Houston, TX @ Java Jazz
2/13 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound - CC
2/14 Mission, TX @ Smoking Aces
2/15 San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit
2/16 Shawnee, OK @ Fusion Affect Venue
2/17 Albuquerque, NM @ The Moonlight Lounge
2/20 Downey, CA @ Epic Lounge
2/21 Fullerton, CA @ The Alley
2/22 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
2/23 Santa Cruz, CA @ The 418 Project
2/24 Sacramento, CA @ TBA
2/25 Reno, NV @ Stoney's
2/26 Elko, NV @ TBA
2/27 Salt Lake City, UT @ TBA
2/28 Fort Collins, CO @ Road 34
2/29 Denver, CO @ Climax Lounge
3/1 Rapid City, SD @ TBA
3/2 Sioux Falls, SD @ Jefferson Community Center
3/4 Omaha, NE @ TBA
3/5 Herrin, IL @ The Herrin Civic Center
3/6 Cedar Rapids, IA @ TBA
3/7 Buffalo, MN @ The Vault
3/8 Wisconsin @ TBA
3/9 Louisville, KY @ Bulldog Cafe
3/11 Franklin, IN @ Rooftop Music Venue
3/12 Trenton, OH @ Trenton Fisherman's Club
3/13 Tinley Park, IL @ Mojoes Rock House
3/14 Grand Rapids, MI @ Mac’s Bar
3/15 West Westland, MI @ Skateland
3/16 Detroit, MI @ The Hayloft
My Son My Executioner Set To Enter Studio
My Son My Executioner will be entering the studio in late-January/early-February to record an EP titled "The Burning." The new effort will be recorded by Jeremiah Scott (Living Sacrifice, Twelve Gauge Valentine) in Nashville, TN while artwork will be handled by John Sant.
In related news, the band will tour briefly next month with Hematidrosis. Here are the tour dates:
1/1 College Station, TX @ Shotzi's
1/2 Laredo, TX @ Laura's House
1/3 McAllen, TX @ Nikkie Rowe VFW
1/4 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound
1/5 San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit
1/6 Cypress, TX @ Java Junction
Concert Sales Slump in 2007
TuneLab Music reports: High-priced reunion tours by The Police, Van Halen and Genesis failed to prevent the North American concert industry from posting its worst year since 2004, according to a music industry trade publication. The top 20 tours generated $996 million, down 15.6 percent from the year before, according to Pollstar. The previous low was $951.1 million in 2004, when Prince and Madonna topped the box office.
However, 2007 kicked off as an amazing year for metal tours in the US and the tours seemed solid throughout, so I'm not too concerned about the overall trend.
Suffocation Release Initial 2008 Tour Dates
New York death metal legends SUFFOCATION have lined up the following initial tour dates for 2008:
February 23 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
July 18 - Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s
July 19 - Mokena, IL @ The Pearl Room
July 20 - Urbana, IL @ The Canopy Club (Central Illinois Metalfest)
July 21 - Louisville, KY @ Uncle Pleasants
July 22 - Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
After Forever Utilize Detonation Singer
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band AFTER FOREVER has tapped Koen Romeijn from the Dutch metal act DETONATION to handle the "growling" vocals during the group's December 28, 2007 concert at P3, Purmerend, The Netherlands. Koen will be filling in for regular AFTER FOREVER guitarist/vocalist Sander Gommans, who is currently taking a break from live activities and undergroing medical tests after recently suffering a seizure.
A nine-minute audio interview with AFTER FOREVER vocalist Floor Jansen conducted by Norway's Metal Express Radio in early October at the ProgPower USA VIII festival in Atlanta, GA has been posted online at this location.
Psychobolia Sign To Xtreem Music
Xtreem Music issues the following press release:
"French ultra-brutal Death Metal newcomers PSYCHOBOLIA have just inked a deal with XTREEM MUSIC for the release of their debut album "Fisting You All"."
"Hailing from Paris, PSYCHOBOLIA is definitely the most brutal and extreme female-fronted band ever to be heard!! Caroline's vocals surpasses most of men's ultra-brutal wannabees!! PSYCHOBOLIAForget about any female Death Metal vocalist you've ever heard before!! PSYCHOBOLIA's music is designed to be both brutal and enjoyable to listen to, gathering influences form bands like ANGEL CORPSE, KRISIUN, MORBID ANGEL, DEICIDE, SUFFOCATION, VADER... and their sheer intensity will immediately make them to gain lots of new fans worldwide and is sure to become one of France's leading brutal Death Metal acts like XTREEM MUSIC already did with their countrymates KRONOS!!" More...
Kalmah Book Canadian Date
Finland’s KALMAH will be performing at the Wreck Room in Toronto, ON on April 23rd. Tickets will go on sale on January 5th. More details and tour dates are expected to be released shortly.
Marco Sfogli Reveal Solo Debut Title and Artwork
Italian guitarist Marco Sfogli, who played on DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie's "Elements of Persuasion" album in 2005, will release his solo debut, "There's Hope", early next year via Lion Music. More details will be revealed soon.
A teaser clip for "There's Hope" along with the album's cover art is available on Marco's MySpace page. More...
Manilla Road Sign With My Graveyard Productions
Long-running Wichita, Kansas-based "epic metal" band MANILLA ROAD has inked a deal with Italy's My Graveyard Productions. The group is currently putting the finishing touches on its new album, entitled "Voyager", for a tentative 2008 release. More details will be made available soon.
MANILLA ROAD's last CD, "Gates of Fire", came out in 2005. More...
The Law Complete Work On Debut Album
THE LAW, the Swedish San Francisco Bay Area-influenced thrash metal unit, has completed work on its debut CD, entitled "Distorted Anthems from the Suburbs". According to a press release, the disc will include "nine tracks of thrashing anthems inspired by the greats of the '80s, but with a modern touch and some flavors of [THE LAW's] own."
"Distorted Anthems from the Suburbs" will be released in the spring through Metalcentral Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Lawman & the Law
02. Anthem
03. Nothing to Say
04. Distort
05. Can U Not Talk
06. Dude of darkness
07. Beerblooded
08. Suburban Satan
09. Elimination
THE LAW is:
Tobias Jansson (TREASURE LAND, SUGARGLIDER) - Vocals
Björn Larsson (KARENSDAG) - Guitar
Peter Östlund (VOMITORY) - Guitar
Jimmie "Ninja" Frödin - Bass
Johan Rudberg (KARENSDAG) - Drums
For more information, visit their Myspace page.
Martriden Post Debut Album Samples Online
Montana-based blackened death metal group MARTRIDEN has posted two songs from its forthcoming full-length debut, "The Unsettling Dark", on the group's MySpace page.
"The Unsettling Dark" will be released in Europe on March 3, 2008 via Siege of Amida/Candlelight Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows:
01. Introduction
02. The Enigma of Fate
03. The Calling
04. Ascension Pt. 1
05. Ascension Pt. 2
06. Processional for The Hellfire Chariot
07. The Unsettling Dark
08. Prelude
09. A Season in Hell
10. Immaculate Perception More...
Undivine Delay New Album
Swedish black/death metal act UNDIVINE have issued the following update:
"We have been informed that the album will be delayed furthermore, to late January. In other news, we have started to record our next album. Four tracks of drums have already been laid down. It will be done before the second quarter of 2008! Studio reports are coming up soon!"
As previously reported, bassist Robert Faltstrom recently announced his departure from Undivine to focus on his personal life. The band has decided to continue as a four-piece, with guitarist Kristofer Nilsson taking over bass duties.
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