Metal News for December 29, 2004
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21 news articles posted on this day.
Malevolent Creation Plan European Tour In 2005
Malevolent Creation will be bringing their Warkult on a European onslaught in 2005. The Southern Front will be opened in March and include offensive positions in France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and Iceland! The Northern Front will be opened in April and operations will be executed in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Lithuania, Poland and the Czech Republic. More info as it becomes available. Interested promoters should contact First Contact Agency at ae@firstcontactagency.com while some dates are still open.
The Warriors, Reflux, Calico System Tour Dates
Dates have been finalized for the upcoming The Warriors, Reflux, and Calico System tour. Deadsoil will be appearing during the tour's last two weeks. Here's the schedule:
1/28 Panama City Beach FL @ Springfield Community Center
1/29 Baton Rouge LA @ The Darkroom
1/30 New Orleans LA @ Cypress Hall w/ Diecast, Hoods
1/31 San Antonio TX @ Sin 13
2/1 Dallas TX @ July Alley
2/2 Amarillo TX or Wichita KS @ TBA
2/3 Boulder CO @ Club 156
2/4 Salt Lake City UT @ The Circuit
2/5 Boise ID @ The Venue
2/6 Spokane WA @ Fat Tuesday
2/7 Seattle WA @ Studio Seven
2/8 Portland OR @ Solid State
dates w/ Deadsoil: More...
Full Atreyu, Unearth, Norma Jean, SoT Tour Dates
The full schedule now looks to have been rolled out for the forthcoming February/March trek which will see Atreyu touring alongside Unearth, Norma Jean and Scars Of Tomorrow. Tour dates are as follows: More...
Throwdown Name Album, Plan Release And Tour
Throwdown are now eyeing "Vendetta" as the tentative title to their forthcoming new album, which they will be recording this February with producer Zeuss (God Forbid, The Red Chord, Hatebreed) at the helm. A July release date through Trustkill is currently expected. In other news, the band will soon be mapping out dates for a six week North American trek alongside As I Lay Dying which is expected to kick off in March. More details will be unveiled shortly.
Hate Eternal Finishin New Album, "I, Monarch"
The new Hate Eternal album is currently being mixed and should be completed on January 4th. Entitled "I, Monarch," should hit stores in April 2005 via Earache Records. Here's a statement from guitarist Erik Rutan regarding the effort:
"Just wanted to let all the fans know our third Hate Eternal record 'I, Monarch' is being mixed as we speak and shall be finished on January 4th, 2005 for a spring 2005 release. I just want to say that never have I been so prepared for an album and never have I spent so much time crafting an album. Therefore I feel like we really captured something special. It sounds amazing. At my studio I bought the analog 2 inch machine from Morrisound that we recorded the whole album to, which was very special. Jim Morris sold it to me. In the past I recorded both 'Domination' and part of the 'Gateways...' album with it, and it's been used on great albums by numerous other bands like Deicide, Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse and Death, so it is a very classic machine and I am very honored to have it be a part of my studio now. The tones on this album are amazing, such depth and clarity yet so pummeling.The material is very diverse I feel without compromising what Hate Eternal represents, which is an extreme Metal outfit. I got some killer solos on here and the drumming on the record is groundbreaking I feel, so I am very psyched to get this thing out and tour our asses off next year. I think everyone will be very pleased. We look forward to getting back on the road and supporting 'I, Monarch' with a few surprises for sure . Hope all is Well for all our fans out there and be prepared!"
Boy Sets Fire To Begin Work On Album
Boy Sets Fire look to begin the pre-production process for their next album in January. The group expects to select a studio and producer for the album in the very near future as well. Here's what BSF bassist Robert Ehrenbrand says about the new material:
"As you can imagine we can't wait to go ahead and finally throw these songs down. We have about 25 to 30 songs and will have to decide which ones will end up on the record. They are all very different and unique little bastards and I guess there will be a couple of real surprises on the next CD for you as well as for us. We really tried over the course of the last year to be as open as possible to whatever we felt at the time musically without watering down the essence of this band, but instead finding this essence in different places, which, in my case, was what first drew me to a record like 'The Day The Sun Went Out.' I think this upcoming release has the potential to be a real emotional roller coaster and I can't wait for you to hear it."
In related news, the band expects to resume touring in April.
Mustaine Unleashes The Fury On Metallica
Music Choice Studio Sessions caught up with Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine back in November, where he discussed his role in the Metallica documentary 'Some Kind Of Monster'. Mustaine also joked about Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich's comments in Blabbermouth that he was sexually attracted to him, prompting Mustaine to say Lars was "really sick". Mustaine then discussed the Megadeth farewell tour and took a parting shot at KISS. Listen to the interview here.
Motley Crue Ring In New Year On 'The Tonight Show
Motley Crue will be performing on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Friday, New Year's Eve (December 31), on NBC.
Watch Amon Amarth's 'The Pursuit Of Vikings' Video
Amon Amarth are out with the video to their new single 'The Pursuit Of Vikings', from the albm 'Fate Of Norns'. You can watch it online at Launch.com.
Bloodbath's "Nightmares Made Flesh" Delayed
Century Media has reportedly pushed back the U.S. release date of Bloodbath's new album "Nightmares Made Flesh" to March 8th from February 8th. Due to the long gap between the European and North American release dates, the American version will be enhanced with two bonus songs taken from a previously unreleased demo recording of "Breeding Death" EP, as well as a different front cover, featuring artwork by Wes Benscoter.
Aborted Complete Work On 'The Archaic Abattoir'
Belgian gore/death metal titans Aborted posted the following message on their official web site:
"The recordings [for the new album, 'The Archaic Abattoir'] are done and went splendid! It was an honour and pleasure to work with [producer] Tue Madsen and we are most satisfied with the work so far. We should be getting the mix early January so you will all have a preview somewhere mid-January on this site! Keep your eyes open! Guest appearances on this album as well, we had Jacob from Hatesphere, Bo from Illdisposedand Michael from Mnemic do some backups, thanks to them for that shizzle!
"Artwork is also going pretty smooth, updates will be placed once this is finished as well. All in all we're very happy with how things have been going for this new record so far & can't wait to share the mayhem!"
A Dozen Furies Post Demo Track Online
A Dozen Furies have posted the unmastered demo version of their new track "A Concept From Fire" online. An additional song entitled "138" is expected to surface next week.
Dillinger Escape Plan Japan, France Tour Dates
Dillinger Escape Plan will once again be heading overseas in the new year, dates include:
March 07th Osaka, JAP - Club Quattro (Feat. Candiria, Emok)
March 08th Nagoya, JAP - Club Quattro (Feat. Candiria, Emok)
March 09th Tokyo, JAP - Club Quattro(Feat. Candiria, Emok)
March 10th Tokyo, JAP - Club Loft (Feat. Candiria, Emok)
March 14th Paris, FRA - La Locomotive (Feat. Fishbone)
March 15th Tourcoing, FRA - Le Grand Mix (Feat. Fishbone)
March 16th Poitiers, FRA - Le Confort Moderne (Feat. Fishbone)
March 17th Orleans, FRA - L'Astrolabe (Feat. Fishbone)
March 18th Clermond Ferrand, FRA - Festival Les Volcaniques de Mars (Feat. Fishbone)
March 19th St. Nazaire, FRA - Le Vip (Feat. Fishbone)
March 21st Bordeaux, FRA - Rock School Barbey (Feat. Fishbone)
March 23rd Evreux, FRA - L'Abordage (Feat. Fishbone)
March 24th Reims, FRA - La Cartonnerie (Feat. Fishbone)
March 25th Mulhouse, FRA - Le Noumatrouff (Feat. Fishbone)
March 26th Macon, FRA - La Cave a Musiques (Feat. Fishbone)
Darkest Hour DVD Info, Release Date
Darkest Hour's forthcoming DVD release "Party Scars and Prison Bars: A Thrashography" will now land in stores on February 22nd via Victory. The effort will feature video clips from members in previous bands, commentary from Darkest Hour themselves on various show footage and videos, footage from their first ever live show back in 1995, interviews and more.
Across Five Aprils And Calico System Tour Dates
Across Five Aprils and Calico System have announced the following stops on their tour:
12-31 - Atlanta , Georgia @ The Green House
01-01 - Beaufort, South Carolina @ Midland
01-02 - Fredericksburg, Virginia @ Shooters
01-03 - Norfolk, Virginia @ Michael Bob's
01-04 - Montclair, New Jersey @ Bloomfield Cafe
01-05 - Baltimore, Maryland @ Mojo
01-06 - Lemoyne, Pennsylvania @ Champion Ship
01-07 - Setauket, New York @ Fellowship Hall
01-08 - Lakewood, Ohio @ Phantasy Night Club
01-09 - Nashville, Tennessee @ The Muse
Wintersun Finds Second Guitarist
Wintersun has found a second guitarist, Teemu Mäntysaari, to the band after former guitarist Oliver left the band. He is an extremely skilful and motivated player. The band is still looking for synth players, but mainly Finnish players.
Wintersun is currently working on new material and plans to tour in 2005.
Subliminal Verses Tour Presale On Now
Tickets for the Subliminal Verses Tour with Slipknot, Lamb of God and Shadows Fall are on sale for the first 14 dates of this tour (see dates below). A limited number of tickets offering you a chance to get on the floor or in the stands before the general public can be bought at slipknot1.musictoday.com.
Mar. 04 Hartford, CT @ Meadows Music Theatre
Mar. 05 Philadelphia, PA @ Wachovia Spectrum
Mar. 06 East Rutherford, NJ @ Continental Airlines Arena
Mar. 08 Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
Mar. 09 Cleveland, OH @ CSU Convocation Center
Mar. 11 Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
Mar. 12 Detroit, MI @ Cobo Arena
Mar. 13 Indianapolis, IN @ Conseco Fieldhouse
Mar. 15 Lowell, MA @ Paul E. Tsongas Arena
Mar. 16 Fairfax, VA @ Patriot Center
Mar. 18 Hampton, VA @ Hampton Coliseum
Mar. 19 Atlanta, GA @ HiFi Buys Amphitheatre 3/20 - Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Civic Center
Mar. 22 West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheatre
Mar. 23 Tampa, FL @ USF Sun Dome
Slayer's Kerry King on B.C.Rich Guitars
MusiciansFriend reports: Kerry King is one of metal's brightest guitar stars. His band, Slayer, has played to sold-out venues for years and is regarded as one of the best (and loudest) bands playing on the dark side of the metal scene. King's fast and furious style, his unique riffs, and his overall precision have won him the respect of guitarists of all styles. Recently, B.C. Rich introduced a new, affordable Kerry King signature model. Here's are several exerpts from the interview with Kerry King:
MF: Why and how did you get together with B.C. Rich to create this new signature model?
Kerry: Well, I've been with B.C. Rich pretty much since the dawn of time. I endorsed them from probably like '86 to '90. I went with another company for a while, then I decided to try them again. At a point where I wasn't signed with anyone, we talked about my coming back. They made me a guitar and I liked it.Then at the NAMM Show a couple of years ago, they brought up the idea of a model based on the one I play live, but one that was affordable to the masses. I had always been against taking the low road, but they mocked one up and it looked and played great. It eventually became the KKV. Now, with all these B.C. Rich "in store" appearances I'm doing, a lot of people buy one just so I can sign it for them. It's also a good starter guitar. For a kid who's a big Slayer fan, dad can pop down to the music store, buy one, and if the kid stays with it, he can upgrade it when the kid's ready or move to a guitar that's more like the Ferrari I play.
MF: What do you play onstage?
Kerry: I play the one the KKV is based on and a Warlock-style custom.
MF: All B.C. Rich?
Kerry: Yes, all B.C. Rich. They make great guitars.
Read the full article at Musician's Friend.
Dark Tranquillity Talks About Album, Tour Plans
Dark Tranquillity vocalist Mikael Stanne recently spoke to Antenna webzine about the group's new album, "Character", touring, entering the Swedish single charts and loads more. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow:
Antenna: Please explain what people can expect from the new album, "Character"?
Mikael Stanne: "'Character' is more extreme and faster. An album that picks up on all the other albums we’ve made and learned from that. The most extreme album we have made in many, many ways and people might be surprised as this comes from the same area as we started in the first place. It’s really fast, aggressive and melodic as well.
Antenna: On previous albums you have tried out clean vocals. Is there any of this on "Character"?
Mikael Stanne: "No, not really. 'Character' is all about screaming and being angry. It's totally different feel to this album I think. What made me want to sing with a different kind of voice was because the songs we were writing at the time were really melancholic and had a different feel to it that really needed something else both lyrically and vocally. This new stuff we have been writing is all about getting out our frustration and anger so it didn’t make sense to use clean vocals. And every other band is doing it now a days and it also takes the fun out of it."
Read the full article at Antenna.
Masterplan To Release 'Aeronautics' in January
Masterplan are to release their second album through AFM Records on January 24. It's called 'Aeronautics' and was produced by Andy Sneep. A four-track EP from the band is now available. This is titled 'Back For My LIfe'. Apart from the title cut, the EP also includes non-album songs 'Crimson Rider', 'Killing In Time' and 'Love Is A Rock'.
Anselmo's Videotaped Statement On Dimebag's Murder
Former PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo's videotaped statement about the murder of bandmate "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, with whom he had feuded in the press in recent years, has been uploaded at the web site of Fuse's "Uranium". Watch the four-minute, 17-second clip at this location (Windows Media). A transcript of Anselmo's statement follows: More...
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