Metal News for December 28, 2007
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27 news articles posted on this day.
Danzig's Illustrated Book Of Lyrics Due In Spring
For every Danzig fan who was dying to know the lyrics to all the DANZIG, MISFITS and SAMHAIN songs — tracks that never had their "dark verses" printed — well, wait no more. Glenn Danzig's song lyrics, illustrated by longtime Danzig collaborator and friend Simon Bisley, will see the light of day late spring 2008. Each song gets its own illustration by Bisley, who has painted many album covers for Danzig, including the latest CD, "The Lost Tracks of Danzig", and ex-MISFITS member Doyle Von Frankenstein's solo project GORGEOUS FRANKENSTEIN (which Glenn produced).
Meltdown Working On New EP, Book East Coast Tour
Malfunction Records issues the following update:
"Meltdown are currently in the studio recording a brand new EP for release in early 2008 on Malfunction Records. From what we've heard so far, prepare to have your face ripped off and thrown across the street into a slush puddle...It's that brutal. They've really stepped it up with this one...A release date and more info will be coming soon."
Tour dates are as follows:
12/28: Lake Grove, NY @ 5th Ave Arena
12/29: Auburn, NY @ TGIF
12/30: Lemoyne, PA @ Championship
12/31: Kernersville, NC @ Creation Skatepark
01/01: Atlanta, GA @ The Treehouse
01/02: Chattanooga, TN @ Sugar Ribs
01/03: Pensacola, FL @ Sluggos
01/04: Orlando, FL @ Uncle Lou's
01/05: Birmingham, AL @ Cave 9
01/06: Nashville, TN @ The Anchor
01/07: Columbus, OH @ Trap House
01/08: Romeo, MI @ Static Age w/ War Hungry
01/09: Cleveland, OH @ The Brothel
01/10: Philly, PA @ Spirit Wind Internal Arts Society
Lacrimas Profundere Reveal New Album Title
According to Sounds2move.de, German gothic rockers LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE have set "Songs for the Last View" as the title of their new album, due on March 31, 2008 via Napalm Records. The follow-up to "Filthy Notes for Frozen Hearts" is once again being produced by John Fryer (HIM, NINE INCH NAILS) and will mark the band's first recording with singer Rob Vitacca who joined the band this past summer. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Shadow I Once Kissed", "A Pearl", "Sacrificial Lamb" and "Oceans" (working title).
"Filthy Notes for Frozen Hearts" was released in August 2006 and was preceded by a single, "Again It's Over". More...
500+ Turn Out For The Red Shore Vocalist's Funeral
The Geelong advertiser reports: Damien "Damo' Morris always told his mates all he wanted to do was get up on stage and scream with a heavy metal band and he was living that dream when his life was cut short.
The lead singer of acclaimed Geelong death metal band The Red Shore died at 27 on December 19 in a minivan crash near Coffs Harbour, while touring with All Shall Perish. His mate Andy Milner also died. They were on tour.
One of Damo's long-time mates Ryan Chameley told more than 500 mourners at Kardinia Heights Centre yesterday that they had been dorky kids together trying to start bands.
"He actually did it, he walked out on stage and thousands of people would just do what he said,' Mr Chameley said.
Damo's mother said she had been shocked and amazed by the level of media attention he, the band and the accident had received. "I was blessed to have a son who touched many lives and touched many hearts,' she said.
Read the full article at Geelong Advertiser.
Former Machinist Drummer Joins Operator Dead
Former Machinist drummer and founding member Sam Blue has joined his fellow Oklahomans in Operator Dead:Post Abandoned to continue the legacy of Midwest excellence.
"This band will only be stronger, more focused and more productive with Sam." claims Brian Troth, bassist of Operator Dead.
Island Posts Christmas Song For Free Download
Vendlus Recording artists Island have recorded a special Christmas song, "Oriel," and made it available for free download on their web site and MySpace (at lower quality).
In other news, the band's debut "Orakel" and the "EP" will be re-released via Vendlus Records at the end of the year. It comes with a completely new artwork drawn by Jan Buckard.
Iron Maiden Move Argentina Show
IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com has issued the following report, courtesy of Metal y Carnaval:
"Due to the overwhelming response from fans, the promoters of the Buenos Aires concert decided to move the show to the River Plate Stadium. The original idea was to move it to the Velez Stadium, but since it is located close to the St. Cayetano Church and March 7th is the Saint's day, they decided against it." More...
Undivine Check In From The Studio
Swedish black/death metal act UNDIVINE have issued the following update:
"Yesterday we recorded all remaining drum tracks for the next album. A total of nine tracks with drums now."
"Working with our music seems so easy nowadays. However, Jonas will be mixing the drums and checking if every beat is okay before we start recording rhythm guitars."
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.
Stay tuned for further updates.
From Autumn To Ashes to Play Benefit Show
FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES have announced a January 8th benefit performance for the Looney Tunes CD Store in their hometown area of Long Island, NY. A massive fire destroyed the store, which is family-owned and has been in business for over 35 years, last August. The store has been rebuilt and re-opened on December 1st, with the help of donations from fellow indie retailers and local bands.
Francis Mark, FATA’s frontman, said: “When I was 13 years old I bought my first hardcore CD from Looney Tunes, which was Earth Crisis’ “All Out War” EP. That was a huge turning point in my life and I’ve been going there ever since.”
From Autumn To Ashes’ entire performance in-store will be recorded live. To gain admittance, fans must pre-order the recording for $7.99 either by clicking here or signing up at the door on entry.
This will be the only New York area appearance by FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES as they continue their worldwide tour in support of their transformative and critically acclaimed fourth full-length, "Holding A Wolf By The Ears."
Black Tide Records Metallica Cover For Debut
Teenage thrash band Black Tide have announced February 26 as the release date for their debut album, "Light From Above," which includes "Shout," "Black Abyss" and a cover of Metallica's "Hit the Lights." The disc was produced by Johnny K (Finger Eleven, Kill Hannah) at Groovemaster Recording in Chicago.
Evil Adam Issue Year End Update
Frontman and song writer, Rene Rosa, of New Jersey metallers, Evil Adam, issue the following update on their Myspace page:
"Hello Evil World,"
"It's that time of year, the end of it, where I have to chime in and give you something to look back on and look forward to. As Rene Rosa had an insane year, Evil Adam had a very quiet one. Why? Well here is a list:"
"1] 2007 marked the 10th year that Evil Adam has existed in some form or another. I started Evil Adam as a solo-recording project in 1997 and eventually put the songs online in 1998, and played live for the first time as well. What does that mean? 2008 is the 10th anniversary of when Evil Adam went "public". More on that in a few." More...
Adrift Line Up First Dates of 2008
ADRIFT, the Tampa-based heavy rock band featuring Jack Owen of DEICIDE/CANNIBAL CORPSE fame, has scheduled the following dates for January of 2008:
January 1 - Tampa, FL @ 97X Outback Bowl After Party Stadium Bennigans (free show)
January 5 - Orlando, FL @ The Haven
January 12 - St. Augustine, FL @ Club Fusion
January 26 - Seminole, FL @ Boomerz Boiler Room
Check out their Myspace page for more info.
Fuck the Facts Announce Fill In Members for Tour
Members of TUGNUT and DAQUIRI are set to fill-in on FUCK THE FACTS‘ upcoming tour with PSYOPUS:
“During our upcoming tour with Metal Blade Records recording artists PSYOPUS (January 11-18), we will be joined by a couple of fine folks that have been kind enough to fill-in for this little trek through Ontario & Quebec.”
TUGNUT bassist Marc-Anthony Hibberton Bourgon and DAIQUIRI guitarist Leigh Newton will help the band play their first shows since June 2007:
January 11 - Hamilton, ON @ Club Absinthe
January 12 - Windsor, ON @ The Coach and the Horses
January 13 - St. Catherines, ON @ L3 Nightclub
January 14 - London, ON @ The Embassy
January 15 - Kingston, ON @ Ace’s
January 16 - Ottawa, ON @ Mavericks
January 17 - Montreal, QC @ Lambi
January 18 - Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti
Kalmah Announce Second Canadian Date
Finland’s KALMAH have released a second date for their forthcoming 2008 tour of what is still only Canada, but may extend out to be the US as well. The band will be performing at the following stops. Tickets will go on sale on January 5. More details and tour dates are expected to be released shortly:
April 23 - Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room
April 24 - Hamilton, ON @ TBA
TALAMYUS has been earmarked as support.
Waiting For A Miracle Finds New Singer
Vermont's Waiting For A Miracle (ex-Drowningman) has added Albany, New York native Zak Ballard to their line-up on vocals. The band will soon begin pre-production for a new album, to be released on a yet-to-be determined label.
Textures Issue Second Studio Report
Dutch metallers TEXTURES check in with the following update:
"We hope you all had a good Christmas!
Thank you for all the kind words after our first studio update. The past two weeks we have been busy recording the guitar parts at Split Second Sound, which you can check out on our second studio update". More...
Aeturnus Dominion Seek Second Guitarist
AETURNUS DOMINION are in need of a second guitarist to complete their lineup.
"We would prefer someone Central Coast based, but Sydney to Newcastle areas would also be fine. Rehearsals are usually at West Gosford during the weekend unless the band has a gig booking. You must be dedicated, have decent gigging gear and own transport."
Email info@aeturnusdominion for more details.
Salt The Wound Announces New Singer
Salt The Wound has announced the addition of former My Virgin Eyes singer Matt Tanner on vocals. The group will issue a new demo track in the coming weeks with vocals provided by Tanner, while his "welcome show" with the band will take place on January 26th at Skateland West in Westland, MI.
Ihsahn's New Album In "Final Completion" Stage
Vocalist/guitarist IHSAHN (ex-EMPEROR) is expected to release his upcoming second solo album in spring, 2008 via Candlelight Records.
The label reports that the forthcoming album, entitled Angl, is currently in the "final completion" stage.
Stay tuned for further updates.
Download All Will Fall's Entire 2004 Album Online
ALL WILL FALL, the band featuring drummer Adam Jarvis of MISERY INDEX, has made its entire 2004 unreleased album available for free download at this location.
As previously reported, ALL WILL FALL recently posted two new songs on its MySpace page: "Defiler of Virtue" and "Under the Idol", the latter of which will appear on SickDrummer.com's compilation "Volume One - Brutal Beatings", due in 2008.
ALL WILL FALL is currently negotiating will a couple of record labels and hopes to release its full-length debut in 2008. More...
Anonymus Schedule Montreal Date
Quebec metallers ANONYMUS will perform at Club Soda in Montreal, Quebec on January 19, 2008 alongside ACCROPHONE, MICLIFE, BMC, 2E MONDE, CEA, MC LASAUCE and OB.SCENE.KIDZ.
Tickets are available at www.ticketpro.ca and Soundcentral.
ANONYMUS recently released the video for the song "Terremoto". The clip, which was premiered prior to the band's November 10 performance at Club Soda in Montreal, can be viewed here. More...
Asesino Schedule In-Store Appearances
ASESINO, the death-metal band featuring guitarist Dino Cazares (ex-FEAR FACTORY), and Tony Campos (STATIC X), have scheduled in-store appearances to coincide with their current tour of Texas. All in-store appearances will take place at 4 PM at various Guitar Center locations. Dates and locations are as follows:
December
28 - 7729 Westheimer St. - Houston, TX
29 - 7814 North Central Express Way - Dallas, TX
30 - 7325 San Pedro Ave - San Antonio, TX
January
2 - 4127 South Staples St. - Corpus Christi, TX
3 - 3300 West Express Way 83 - Mcallen, TX
Asesino's Texan live dates include:
December
28 - The Meridian - Houston, TX
29 - The Door - Dallas, TX
30 - Sneakers - San Antonio, TX
January
2 - The Compound - Corpus Cristi, TX
3 - Cine El Rey - McAllen, TX
Impaled Schedule California In-Store Performance
Oakland, California-based extreme metallers IMPALED have scheduled a free live performance on January 4, 2008 at Rasputin Records, located at 630 San Antonio Road, Mountain View, California. Showtime is 6:00 p.m.
Check out a flyer for the event at this location.
IMPALED's fourth album, "The Last Gasp", was issued in Europe on November 5 via Candlelight and in North America on November 6 through Willowtip. The CD was made available in Mexico and Latin America by EMF Records, featuring liner notes in Spanish and a previously unreleased bonus track. More...
Ava Inferi Begin Work On New Material
Guitarist Rune Eriksen of Portugal's AVA INFERI has issued the following update:
"As most of you probably realized already, our debut video for the song 'Dança Das Ondas' is up and running online. You can see it on our MySpace, our homepage, YouTube (of course) and also at the Season Of Mist site. It turned about to be a beautiful and mystical clip, very much in the spirit of the Portuguese folklore. We love it.
"There are also happening interesting things on the live front as well these days, as we are confirmed as the direct support for CHRISTIAN DEATH on their two Spanish dates early February. I believe we will entertain Barcelona the 1st and Madrid the 2nd. Make sure to be present if you are somewhat nearby! We are also confirmed for a HUGE metal fest next year, but for obvious reasons I will wait for the official statement from the festival before i post it here. More...
Silent Civilian Drummer Departs
Chris Mora has issued the following statement on leaving Silent Civilian.:
"After careful consideration, I have left Silent Civilian. It is extremely tough to leave my brothers, but I feel it is for the best. I would like to thank the Gauntlet for all of the support over these past several years. Also, I wouldn't have all the great pictures and memories without the help of the fans, friends, family, and bands I have toured with. I am very greatful for everything, and can't wait to see all of you very soon.
Chris Mora"
Silent Civilian is currently working on it's sophomore album in Oregon and will be released on Mediaskare Records.
NervoChaos Release European Tour Dates
The Brazilian metallers NERVOCHAOS will embark on their first European tour in January 2008 promoting their recently released album 'Quarrel in Hell' The tour will last almost a month and hit over 10 country's. "We are all really excited to finally get over to Europe and kick some ass. This tour is really a great opportunity for us and we wont to think everyone that helped make this happen" said NERVOCHAOS mainman Edu Lane. Here is the currant list of tour dates.
QUARREL OVER EUROPE TOUR 08:
25/01 – Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany @ Jugendtreff Pfingstweide*
26/01 – Waldsassen, Germany @ Pauli's Blue Oyster Bar *
27/01 – Bayreuth, Germany @ Rosenau *
28/01 – Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Orto Bar*
29/01 – Rijeka, Croatia @ Klub Booka*
30/01 – Pécs, Hungary @ Toxic Club*
31/01 – Banska Bystrica, Slovakia @ Irish Pub*
01/02 – Prerov, Czech Republic @ Suplik Club*
02/02 – Teplice, Czech Republic @ RC Bozak*
03/02 – Poznan, Poland @ Bazyl Club*
04/02 – Szczecin, Poland @ Kontrasty Klub*
05/02 – Berlin, Germany @ K17*
06/02 – Zielona Gora, Poland @ Roze dla Lucienne*
07/02 – Wroclaw, Poland @ Wagon Club*
08/02 – Hradec Králové, Czech Republic @ El Diablo Club*
09/02 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Die Halle*
10/02 – Genève, Switzerland @ Piment Rouge*
11/02 – Barcelona, Spain @ Sala Magic**
12/02 – Madrid, Spain @ TBA**
13/02 – Leon, Spain @ TBA**
14/02 – Burgos, Spain @ Sala Naútico**
15/02 – Valadollid, Spain @ TBA**
16/02 – Covilhã, Portugal @ Birras Bar**
17/02 – Braga, Portugal @ Junta Freguesia Panoias**
*with DEMOGORGON (Poland)
**with OBSIDIAN KINGDOM (Spain)
NERVOCHAOS will also be touring their home land of Brazil to support 'Quarrel in Hell'
QUARREL OVER BRAZIL TOUR 08
12/01 - Guaratingueta/SP (Brasil) @ II Union Rock Fest
19/04 – Campo Grande/MS (Brasil) @ TBA
20/04 – Cuiabá/MT (Brasil) @ TBA
01/05 – Paulo Afonso/BA (Brasil) @ Clube C.R.P.A.
02/05 – Recife/PE (Brasil) @ TBA
03/05 – Surubim/PE (Brasil) @ TBA
04/05 – Natal/RN (Brasil) @ DoSol Rock Bar
NERVOCHAOS's third album, "Quarrel in Hell", was released August 2007 on Ibex Moon Records.
Grey Skies Fallen Issue Year-End Update
Grey Skies Fallen issue the following year end update on their Myspace page:
"Grey Skies Fallen has accomplished the following this year:
......um......we played a show in April, I think!"
"2008 is going to be much different. We're kicking the year off with a new recording. We will start recording in early February. It may turn out to be an EP, or a full length - we're not sure yet." More...
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