Metal News for December 27, 2007
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26 news articles posted on this day.
Fjord Writing New Material
Virginia's Fjord is currently writing new songs and will record a demo next month. Meanwhile, the group recently added bassist Matt Defire (End Of The Universe) to their line-up.
Fjord recently wrapped up the "Too Loud For Crowds Tour" with The_Network and The Fire The Flood than ran from October into November.
Russian Circles, Dalek Tour Dates
Russian Circles and Dälek will tour together in February/March. Here are the tour dates:
2/19 Chicago, IL @ Subteranean
2/20 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
2/21 Columbus, OH @ The Ravari Room
2/22 Pittsburgh, PA @ The School
2/25 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
2/26 Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary
2/27 Washington DC @ Rock N' Roll Hotel
2/28 Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop
2/29 Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club
3/1 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club
AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne Reveal New Sales Figures
AC/DC's classic "Back in Black" album was certified 22-times-platinum on December 13, 2007 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales in excess of 22 million copies in the United States.
As previously reported, "Plug Me In" — the ultimate career-spanning DVD box set of live performances, interviews and more from AC/DC — has been certified five-times-platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Released on October 16, "Plug Me In" debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Music Video chart and #1 on the SoundScan Top DVD Music Videos chart.
"Plug Me In" — the first AC/DC release since the band came to Columbia Records earlier this year — debuted at #1 in 12 countries around the world, including the U.S., the UK, Australia, Canada, France, Spain, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Finland, and New Zealand.
The compilation contains over five hours of live and television performances, many of them rare and previously unavailable until now. A limited edition of the set includes a third disc featuring 21 additional performances, along with reproductions of authentic AC/DC memorabilia.
AC/DC is scheduled to begin recording its first all-new album since 2000's "Stiff Upper Lip" at some point soon, although exact dates remain a mystery.
OZZY OSBOURNE's latest CD, "Black Rain", was certified gold on December 14, 2007 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of 500,000 copies in the United States.
"Black Rain" was reissued on November 20 as a "Special Limited-Edition Tour Package" featuring a bonus CD of live tracks and B-sides. The bonus CD includes the following cuts:
01. I Don't Wanna Stop (live)
02. Not Going Away (live)
03. Here For You (live)
04. Nightmare
05. Can't Save You
06. Love To Hate
In an interview with Australia's Herald Sun published last month, Ozzy Osbourne made it clear that he wasn't too happy about the effect of downloading on the music industry. He said, "I've been suffering terribly from people downloading ['Black Rain']. If they don't find something to stop it, people won't be able to make records. There won't be any new bands. How are they going to survive? I'm an old-timer, I've been doing it 40 years now, but new bands are going to suffer. It's ridiculous, you could be doing it for nothing. Sharon said I'd be astounded to find out how many bands are touring because you can download a record but you can't beat a rock show."
"Black Rain" was reissued in August by Epic in a new jewel-case package containing the full booklet with lyrics and new color cover art and photos. It also contains CD extra bonus content featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the "Black Rain" photo shoot.
"Black Rain", which originally came out on May 22, was released in "eco-friendly" packaging, with the CD sleeve made out of recycled paper. In addition, the record came out without a booklet to further save paper, with the lyrics, credits and other inside material available to buyers of the CD at SonyMusic.com.
"Black Rain" features several songs based on current events and the state of the world in general. But Osbourne told The Pulse of Radio that he hasn't turned into an "issues-oriented" artist. "Believe me, I've not suddenly woken up and I'm sane," he said. "But I'm not one of these guys that can write about boy-meets-girl and, I mean, it's got to mean something to me. I don't write all the lyrics, but I have to say, 'Well, you know, isn't that strange that that happened when this happened,' you know, and I'll get going, you know."
"Black Rain" debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard album chart, with first-week sales of 152,000 copies.
Megadeth's Dave Mustane Made Christmas Special
Rocker Dave Mustaine has turned Santa Claus for a group of San Diego, California-area children who face Christmas without homes or parents after a successful charity campaign left him filling sacks with toys.
The Megadeth frontman teamed up with Hasbro toys after fans helped him raise cash to buy gifts for military kids with parents serving overseas at Christmas or killed by the war in Iraq.
Firefighters' children and others less fortunate will also benefit from Mustaine's gifts.
The kind-hearted rocker says, "I was able to get a whole bunch of toys... I bought nine-and-a-half pallets of toys and am donating them to the children who have lost their homes and ultimately their toys and their little worlds. The church I go to, that has 300-400 military children whose parents are deployed; the Toys For Tots with the Marines, who always have given toys to kids, and lastly our firefighters down here."
Much of the money raised came from purchases of Mustaine's new charity coffee brand, Legends Cup, at Megadeth concerts.
In the website message to fans, the thrilled rocker says, "None of this would be possible without your support of Legends Cup Coffee Cup. Thank you guys, I really, really mean it."
Kozeljnik Sign To Humanity's Plague Productions
Serbian black metal band Kozeljnik has made an alliance with Humanity's Plague Productions. Their new album is expected in the summer of 2008 release. You can hear them at their MySpace page.
Ozzy Osbourne Themed Guitar Hero Guitars Available
Have you wanted to play Guitar Hero on a real guitar instead of a plastic controller? Now you can and sport some Prince Of Darkness at the same time.
The limited edition OZZY OSBOURNE AG RiffMaster™ Guitar Controller is a genuine life-size Peavey® guitar modified for play with guitar based music video games on the Playstation®2 computer entertainment system.
Retail Price is $399. Click here to order and/or view the alternate Ozzy design.
Manufacturer ArtGuitar also offers RiffMaster™ Guitar Controllers featuring KISS, LYNYRD SKYNYRD, MEGADETH and PANTERA designs, which can be viewed at this location.
Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt Discusses Next Album
GreatFallsTribune.com has issued the following report from Patrick Douglas:
Two years ago, one of the most groundbreaking releases in decades brought the metal world to its knees.
OPETH's Ghost Reveries was hailed by fans and critics alike, even being named as the 18th best album of the last 20 years in a recent issue of Metal Hammer magazine.
The brainchild of Mikael Akerfeldt, Opeth has been around for nearly 20 years and has returned with a double live album, The Roundhouse Tapes, which spans the band's entire catalog. More...
Nidrike Issue Studio Update
Nidrike issue the following update on their Myspace page:
"Good Evening,"
"Well, I guess the most of you christian whores has celebrated christmas. Nidrike has been recording, and as I said to the label last week everything is going fine. Almost to good to be honest and well. My computer broke down this week when I was mixing. But I hope to be up and running again this weekend so that we can put some vocals on the songs. If my computer dont want to work I have saved all the tracks on another disc that I dont even have in the comp. So we will be able to finish with another computer. May take some more time, but we will at least be able to finish everything. "Blodsarv" will contain songs of total hatred and despair, war hymns with heathen anger and provocative lyrics. So stand ready for something thats isnt just said to be pure evil, "Blodsarv" is pure evil." More...
Century Shooting New Video For "Black Ocean"
Century will begin shooting a video for "Black Ocean" today. The band comments on the proceedings:
"The band performance portion of the video will be shot first, followed by the narrative portion, which will be filmed later in January. As usual, the video will be created completely DIY by the band. Fans of survival horror in the vein of Dawn Of The Dead, etc. should be excited about this. More on the video plus behind the scenes footage to follow shortly."
Detonation Post Live Footage Online
Swedish death metallers DETONATION have posted a clip of the song 'Into Sulphur I Descend' performed live at the Heavy X-Mass Fest at 013 in Tilburg, Netherlands on December 23rd. View the footage here. More...
Deeds of Flesh Offer Studio Update
DEEDS OF FLESH have posted the following update:
“Drums are finished and they turned out killer!! With help from the recording talents of Colin Davis from VILE, tracking the drums went smooth and we achieved some great tones!! Erik and Sean have been working dilligently with the guitar writing, and THEY WILL NOT DISSAPOINT!! Some of the best guitar work to date from DEEDS will be displayed on this album. We’ve receive art comps from Raymond Swanland and are mind blowing in their detail and concept!! DEEDS fans ……We will soon have a finished CD for your listening pleasure!! Keep the support comin!!! We appreciate all of your Patience and Support!!!!!”
The Shotgun Suicides To Release New Album Early
THE SHOTGUN SUICIDES, the new band featuring ex-ENFORSAKEN guitarist Steve Stell, will issue its "A Glorious Tragedy" album in Japan via Spiritual Beast Records on February 13, 2008 — one week earlier than the previously announced February 20 release date. A limited number of these Japanese CDs will also be available directly from THE SHOTGUN SUICIDES via mail-order for fans in the USA and Europe.
Four songs from "A Glorious Tragedy" are available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.
Gorelord Post New Song Online
Former NECROPHAGIA/GRIMFIST guitarist Frediablo has set posted a "raw, unmixed new track" taken from GORELORD's forthcoming album, "Chapter IV – Hellbound", due sometime next year. According to Frediablo, "the new material is sounding massive. I'm going all faster, slower, groovier and all in all just more 'GORELORD-sounding' than ever before!"
Check out the song "Bloodshot Cadaver Apocalypse" at this location.
In other news, Frediablo has announced that GORELORD and Red Stream/Baphomet Records have split. "Things just didn't work out, but GORELORD has already found a new label home," he said. "An official statement regarding the new working relationship will be [issued] as soon as all the legal shit is taken care of. Either way, I'm happy as fuck!"
Warmachine Announce First Show Of 2008
WARMACHINE has announced their first concert of 2008. They will take the stage at Rock N' Roll Heaven in Toronto, ONT on Friday, January 4th.
In other news, Warmachine finished first in the recent Who Will Support MEGADETH In Europe? poll, conducted via TheLiveLine.com, with 21% of the vote.
While Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has not yet contacted Warmachine, vocalist/guitarist Joe DiTaranto has issued the following statement:
"I'd like to take a moment and thank Jon Starets and the TheLiveLine.com, as well as Megadeth of course, for giving Warmachine such a great opportunity. The possibility of touring with Megadeth would be a dream come true. They have been mine and Warmachine's biggest influence and inspiration since our inception."
"We have received a ton of exposure through TheLiveLine.com whilst taking part in this contest. We have had an uproar of new Warheads from all over the world in such a short period of time! It's quite amazing. They are at the cutting edge of awesome new ways of making band/fan communication better than ever! This is only the beginning of a great new relationship between Warmachine and TheLiveLine.com! The future looks bright!"
Katatonia Issue Year-end Update
Sweden's KATATONIA has issued the following year-end update:
"For KATATONIA, we spent most of [2007] on the road continuing to promote our last album 'The Great Cold Distance' and our 'Live Consteranation' DVD. We also had the honor of making a few visits to countries we previously never played, like Portugal, Mexico and Romania, which were all incredible experiences and a good reason to return in the future. Thanks to all our fans for coming out and sharing the atmosphere."
"We're currently spending some time off with our families for the Christmas holidays, before we go back in full focus on the writing again for what shall become our eighth album. Studio time has been booked at various recording and mixing facilities in the late months of spring and a release date has been set for mid-autumn." More...
Hate Announce "Morphosis" Release Date
Polish extreme metal band HATE will release its new album, "Morphosis", on February 4, 2008 via Listenable Records. The CD was mixed in July/August at Hertz Studio in Poland by Wieslawski Bros. (VADER, DECAPITATED).
According to a press release, "HATE's previous album, 'Anaclasis', showed an adventurous and experienced death metal band, unleashing innovative and memorable material without falling into being over experimental and hard to digest for the listener. 'Morphosis' sounds even more disturbing. They've twisted the nail further into that fresh direction and have never sounded as catchy and intense while staying fully connected to the death metal genre!" More...
Circus Maximus Cancel North American Tour
Glenn Harveston of Intromental Management, which represents the Norwegian progressive metal band CIRCUS MAXIMUS, has posted the following message on the official forum of the ProgPower USA festival (which Hareveston organizes):
"It is with deep regret that I announce that CIRCUS MAXIMUS have canceled their upcoming North American tour. This decision was made only yesterday by the band after receiving an offer to participate on a high-profile European tour that interferes with the logistics of the North American tour.
"I would like to apologize profusely to the fans and promoters that have supported our efforts in booking this tour. Both Hoyt (booking director) and I have worked extremely hard over these past few months to make this tour a reality. We are more disappointed, disillusioned, and frustrated than anyone regarding the recent turn of events. I'm afraid that I will not comment further on the situation out of my professional responsibility." More...
Diecast Post Sacramento Footage Online
Capital Chaos has posted video footage of Massachusetts metallers DIECAST performing the songs "The Coldest Rain" and "Never Forget" on December 1, 2007 at The Kennel Club in Sacramento, California. Watch the clip here.
DIECAST has just completed its first headlining U.S. tour in over three years. The massive two-month trek, which featured EKOTREN and MOWER in the support slots, kicked off on November 3.
DIECAST greatly expanded its already diehard fanbase after two massive North American tours alongside SEVENDUST, in addition to breaking through to Active Rock radio with the "Fade Away" and "Nothing I Could Say" singles. The group has already begun the songwriting process for its new full-length release and is now poised to deliver their most focused and dynamic album yet. More...
Interview With Corey And Matt From Trivium Online
Corey Beaulieu and Matt Heafy from Trivium talked with getinthepitTV about Black Crusade Tour, if they get recognized out on the street, supporting Machine Head in their time of need, their plans for New Year's Eve, what's up for 2008, and more. You can watch it on YouTube or below. More...
Crime In Stereo To Tour w/ Posion The Well
To celebrate the release of their critically acclaimed new album, "Crime In Stereo Is Dead," Long Islanders Crime In Stereo will be touring February 5th through February 22nd alongside Poison The Well with The Locust and The Chariot supporting on select dates. Crime In Stereo will be tearing through Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Worcester, New York, Baltimore, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, with more markets announced soon.
The band has also posted "Animal Pharm" and "Almost Ghostless" from their latest release on their MySpace page for streaming.
Here are the latest Crime In Stereo tour dates: More...
Centinex Cancel Vinyl Release Plan Of Final Album
Swedish metallers CENTINEX, who announced their split in April 2006, have abandoned plans to release a vinyl and tape/cassette version of their final album, "World Declension". According to the band, "the [vinyl] release got delayed several times by Agonia Records so tired of waiting, we canceled the whole thing and told the label to drop the plans. This goes also for the tape version,. We haven't heard a word from In Coffin Records, so most likely this release will also be forgotten."
"World Declension" was released in North America in September 2005 via Candlelight Records USA. The album received a European release in June 2005 through Cold/Regain Records.
Several former members of CENTINEX have resurfaced in a new band called DEMONICAL. DEMONICAL's debut album, "Servants of the Unlight", was released in April via Germany's Cyclone Empire Records.
Demon Hunter Film "Carry Me Down" Video
Seattle-based metallers DEMON HUNTER recently shot a video for the song "Carry Me Down" with director Zach Merck, who has previously worked with the band on the "Fading Away" clip as well as videos for bands like LACUNA COIL, TIGER ARMY and BLEEDING THROUGH.
DEMON HUNTER's new album, "Storm the Gates of Hell", was released on November 6 via Solid State Records. The CD was produced by Aaron Sprinkle (EMERY, THE ALMOST). Mixing duties were handled by Machine (LAMB OF GOD, WHITE ZOMBIE, ARMOR FOR SLEEP).
Death Angel and Forbidden Book San Francisco Show
Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL and FORBIDDEN will team up for a special show on February 29, 2008 at Slim's in San Francisco, California.
DEATH ANGEL will release its new album, "Killing Season", on February 26 in the U.S. and February 29 in the rest of the world. The CD was mixed at Studio 606 by Nick Raskulinecz and mastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Brian Gardner.
DEATH ANGEL's last CD, "The Art of Dying", was released in May 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first studio album since 1990's "Act III" was recorded at SF Soundworks studios in San Francisco, California with producer Brian Joseph Dobbs (VOIVOD, MANMADEGOD). More...
Moonshine Signs To Dope Entertainment
Korean black/dark metal visionaries, Moonshine, have joined the Dope Entertainment family. The label comments: "We can't be much happier to have them as part of our family since we've been very big fan of them ever since we helped them distribute their sophomore album (The Songs of Requiem)."
Moonshine is currently in the studio self-producing their self-titled third album and their debut release for Dope Entertainment. The band is expecting an end of March, 2008 release date.
Giga & Amon of Moonshine comments: "We are excited and honored to be on a label that we truly respect and have proven that they are the best rock/metal record label in Korea. The sound of our new record will be true to form Moonshine. Very melodic and dark yet still extreme enough to satisfy the taste buds of those black metal purists. To all our faithful fans we promise that we will be bringing our best ever and most ambitious album very soon. We can't wait to get this record out."
Their second album has been compared to Rotting Christ and the band have received praise for their ability to make mind-lingering melodies and excellent guitar solos.
You can check out Moonshine's "Lady in Black" video (from their second album, "Songs of Requiem") on YouTube or below. "The Memorable Tide" video (from their first album) is also available online and below.
You can check out more of the band's material on their MySpace page. More...
Arise and Ruin, Other Bands Have Gear Stolen
The practice space of Arise and Ruin (Victory Records) in Guelph, Ontario was broken into on Christmas Eve, resulting in $10,000-$20,000 worth of stolen equipment. In addition to Arise and Ruin, several other bands had gear taken, including Dearblackdiary and Ghost of Calico. Items taken include:
- (2) PA systems (Behringer)
- PA system (Yamaha)
- (3) Mesa Boogie 4x12 slant cabs
- (2) Mesa Boogie dual rectifier heads
- Mesa Boogie flight case
- SWR-2x10 bass head and 1x15 cabs
Anyone with information concerning the theft should contact Chris Panyco at the Guelph Police Dept. (519.824.1212 ext. 7153).
Pelican, Unearthly Trance, Black Cobra Tour Dates
Pelican has lined up a brief tour to supplement their journey to the Langerado Festival in Southern Florida. They will be joined by Unearthly Trance and Black Cobra. Here are the tour dates:
2/28 Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
2/29 Dekalb, IL @ The House
3/1 Bloomington, IN @ Rhino's All Ages Music Club
3/2 St. Louis, MO @ The Gargoyle
3/4 Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone Cafe
3/5 Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree
3/6 Pensacola, FL @ Sluggo's
3/7 Gainesville, FL @ Common Ground
3/8 Big Cypress, FL @ Langerado Festival (Pelican only)
3/10 Orlando, FL @ The Social
3/12 Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
3/13 Charlotte, NC @ Casbah @ Tremont Music Hall
3/15 Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
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