Metal News for December 3, 2008
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39 news articles posted on this day.
Bloodjinn Set To Record New Album
Bloodjinn is currently finishing up the writing process for their new album, "Between Breaths," which is tentatively slated for an April 2009 release via Forsaken Recordings (the label owned by frontman Joel Collins). The recording and production will be a collaborative effort between band guitarist Kyle Odell at Attack Time Studios and Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me) at the Basement Studios. Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage recently wrapped up the album art, while plans of guest appearances from Will Jackson (From A Second Story Window), Josh King (House Of Fools), Adam Cody (Glass Casket), among others, are being finalized.
Rot In Hell Posts Studio Update
Rot In Hell is currently in the studio recording their new album, to be released on Deathwish in early 2009. Here's some words from the band:
"...It's like some fucking jack the ripper shit here; loads of fog which has meant that Nathan is stranded and fog-bound in Malta. We had a violinist come down, she's just left actually, the stuff she's done is absolutely mind blowing; some seriously mournful shit; I'm thinking Mean Season meets My Dying Bride. You'll love it, it will make you weep..."
Leathermouth Sets Release Date For Debut Album
New Jersey hardcore group LEATHERMOUTH, who recently signed to Epitaph Records, will release their debut album, "XO," on January 27, 2009.
In 2007, Iero, guitarist of the hugely popular band My Chemical Romance, reached his tipping point and created LEATHERMOUTH with Rob Hughes, a friend from Iero's home state of New Jersey.
"I think there is a void of bands that are outspoken on things that actually matter," explains Iero. "There's too much bad hair and white belts. Sometimes it nice to turn your brain off and just listen to someone sing about girls. I'm not knocking it. I do think there is a time and a place. But LeATHERMOUTH isn't like that...it's about hate. Hate that boils up inside and eats away at you, if you don't vomit it up you know it will eventually destroy you."
"I would say this record is about trying to wake people up to what is happening right in front of their eyes," Iero continues. "We are all trying our hardest to pretend bad things don't happen to good people, and that there is some higher power looking over us...but it's bullshit. Stop covering your children's eyes. Everything is fucked, and pretending it's not isn't making things any better. I'm tired of people praying for a change when it's up to them to get off their asses and make a change."
LeATHERMOUTH will be touring sporadically in support of "XO" in 2009, in between Frank's duties to My Chemical Romance.
Here is the "XO" tracklisting: More...
Alice In Chains Posts Studio Update
Alice In Chains blogger, Baldy has posted the following message online:
"Here we are in December, the holiday season is in full swing, and William (DuVall - lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Jerry (Cantrell - lead guitar, vocals) are just a few days away from recording vocals. Guitars and bass are heading down the home stretch, and although the drums are done, Sean (Kinney- drums) is coming in almost every day to provide input and give full body massages to anyone he can get his hands on.
"There's not a lot to report because it's pretty much like the movie Groundhog Day in here, just with a different soundtrack each day. Recording an album can be a long and laborious process. Play the song. Tune the guitar or bass. Play the song again. Tune again. Play a different part of the song with a different guitar. Tune again. Try something different on the bridge. Tune. Play a 12 string on the chorus. Tune. And so on and so on and so on… More...
Movie To Be Made About AC/DC Singer Bon Scott
Filmmaker Eddie Martin has confirmed that he is working on a movie about the life of deceased AC/DC frontman, Bon Scott. He states: "We’ve been working heavily on it for a couple of months. It’s early days. We are in the writing process. We’ve been meeting with Gaby, Mary, Irene and The Valentines crew, people like Vince Lovegrove, Bon’s early friends." (Irene was Bon’s former wife).
Eddie says he is still looking for people from the era who knew Bon. “It is at research stage,” he says.
Apparantly they are still looking for people to play the legendary frontman but the role of lead guitarist Angus Young looks like it will be going to actor Tom Budge who has appeared in the likes of Three Dollars, Australian Rules and The Night We Called It A Day.
Read the full article at Undercover.com.
Interview
Interview with Mushroomhead Band Members
On November 26th, 2008 Mushroomhead kicked off their North American tour to promote their latest DVD "Mushroomhead Volume 2" at The Rock in Tucson, Arizona. I caught up with Waylon, Jeffrey Nothing, and St1tch after the show for a Metal Underground exclusive interview regarding their new album and other projects involving members of Mushroomhead. More...
Demonical Reveals New Album Title
Swedish death metal band Demonical has posted the following message online:
"On December 17th we will crawl into the pits of Necromorbus Studios in order to start the recordings of our second full-length assault entitled Hellsworn. The album will be mastered at Black Lounge Studios in late January and revealed for the masses in April 2009 (exact release date tba).
"The album loaded with pure Swedish death metal darkness will include nine blasphemies such as:
'Baptized in Fire', 'World Serpent', 'Children Of Sin', 'Death Metal Darkness', 'Bow To The Monolith', 'Bloodridden', 'Gods Of The North'.
"The Northern Death Blow Tour 2009 - a 18-date crusade through Europe alongside finnish TORTURE KILLER and FACEBREAKER - will kick off in Stockholm on May 15th. Dates to be unleashed soon."
Lizzy Borden Announces More European Shows
Lizzy Borden has announced some more shows for their headlining tour of Europe. The tour dates are now as follows:
December
6 - Essen, Germany - Turock
7 - Uelsen, Germany - UJC
8 - Gent, Belguim - The Frontline
9 - Frankfurt, Germany - Die halle
10 - Glogow, Poland - Mayday
12 - Zaragoza, Spain - Sala Devizio
13 - Palencia, Spain - Fronton Eras de Santa Marina
15 - Athens, Greece - Texas Club
17 - Sala, Sweden - Rockland
18 - Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
19 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers
20 - Lubeck, Germany - Treibsand
21 - Hengelo, Netherlands - Metropool
31 - Istanbul, Turkey - Hakan Dinc: Sound of World Istanbul Yedikule Zindanlari
April
24 - Lauda-Konigshofen - Germany Keep It True XII Festival
Rob Zombie To Direct Halloween Sequel?
Reports are coming in that French directors Julien Maury and Alexandre Bustillo have departed from the making of a second Halloween movie and that Rob Zombie, who directed the previous effort will be reprising his role as director. Whilst a representative for Rob Zombie refused to comment, Trancas International has stated that they will make an announcement regarding the movie sometime this week.
Overkill Announces South American Tour
New Jersey based thrash metal legends Overkill will be heading to South America in May. The venues have not yet been confirmed but here are the tour dates:
May
13 - Caracas, Venezuela
14 - Bogota, Columbia
15 - Santiago, Chile
16 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
17 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Misery Index Posts New Video Teaser Trailer Online
Baltimore, Maryland based metal act Misery Index has uploaded a thirty second teaser trailer for their new video, "Traitors." You can check it out below. The song is the title track to their latest album which was released on September 30th in North America via Relapse Records. More...
Bloodbath Causes Controversy With New T-Shirt
Swedish metal act Bloodbath has posted the following message online:
"We have just learned that our latest shirt design has run into some controversy. Actually, It’s been a bit of a rocky road from the start with this one. Back at the sketch board, some of our art direction ideas were met by hesitation and according to the designer would feel 'uncomfortable to do.' However, the design went through and obviously with such a fantastic piece of artwork and beautiful symbolism the t-shirt has hit home with Bloodbath’s audience all over the world, but apparently a demon vomiting on Jesus on a cross, surrounded by snakes, vultures and skulls was over the line for some confused ” death metal” fans. Perhaps they should ask themselves if it was really death metal they were searching for in the first place. Here are examples of some Dr Phil approved quotes we recieved:
"Recently saw your t-shirt 'Mock The Cross'. It seems rather childish and immature not to mention very dangerous, to ridicule Christ. Why such disdainment for the incarnate God who died to save all mankind, even your sorry asses! If you have a problem with organized religion that’s one thing. It has little to do with Christ and His life and teachings. Of course if you curse Him in apparent ignorance, then you wouldn’t know the difference. Hell won’t be a cool place to be. The power of the cross is foolishness to those perishing."
"I Don’t care about all the satan woreshippers that are gonna flame me. But, BloodBath YOU JUST LOST A FAN. On that degrading shirt. I believe what i believe. I rather not have bands mock it. This band is done. Never again. See you on judgment day." More...
Enslaved Posts "The Watcher" Video Online
Norwegian metallers Enslaved has uploaded their brand new music video for the song, "The Watcher" online. You can check it out below. The band travelled to Gothenburg, Sweden to film the clip along with director Patric Ullaeus, who has previously worked with the likes of Dimmu Borgir and In Flames. The song comes off the bands latest album, "Vertabrae." More...
Judas Priest Cancels Nottingham Show
Judas Priest has announced some changed to their tour of the United Kingdom in February. The band has had to cancel their show in Nottingham and existing ticket holders are being offered a pair of tickets to either the show in Sheffield or in Birmingham. Also, the band has changed the venue of their show in Manchester and will now perform at the Apollo instead. Standing tickets are still valid but seating tickets will need to be exchanged at the point of purchase. The band will be supported on the tour by thrash metal legends Megadeth and Testament.
The tour dates are as follows:
February
13 - Sheffield, UK - Arena
14 - Birmingham, UK - LG Arena
16 - Glasgow, UK - SECC Hall 4
17 - Manchester, UK - Apollo
20 - Cardiff, UK - International Arena
21 - Wembley, UK - Arena
Organ Recording New Album, Posts Song Online
Atlanta, Georgia-based metal band ORGAN has tapped Warren Riker (DOWN, CROWBAR, CYNIC) to produce its new album for an early 2009 release. Recording began in November 2008 at PigPen Studio in Athens, Georgia and will continue at Broken Wave Studios in Glendale, California.
A new song, "Burnt Down Again," is available for streaming on ORGAN's MySpace page.
ORGAN's second full-length album, "Volume of Hate," was released in 2005 through England's Meltdown Records.
Napalm Death Posts New Song "Diktat" Online
British grindcore masters Napalm Death has uploaded a brand new song online entitled, "Diktat." You can check it out by heading to the bands official Myspace. The song will be featured on Napalm Death's forthcoming new album, "Time Waits For No Slave" which will be released on January 29th in Europe, February 2nd in the United Kingdom and February 10th in North America.
Callisto To Release Third Album With New Vocalist
Callisto's third album Providence will be released in Finland on February 18th. The album’s debut single Covenant Colours is now streaming on the band’s MySpace.
The single and the album will also be the debut for the band’s new vocalist Jani Ala-Hukkala (Pofony), whose screaming and clean vocals mark a new element in the band’s sonic palette. None of the original members have left the band, and Callisto’s former vocalist Markus Myllykangas continues with the band as a guitarist.
After a year’s hiatus in touring, the band returns to the stage at Estonia’s Green Christmas festival on December 12th along with Volbeat and Dark Tranquillity.
Marionette Posts Tour Blog and Video Online
Sweden based metal sextet MARIONETTE recently completed the Reiterfestspiele 2008 tour of Europe with DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, MUSTASCH, and HONIGDIEB. This was MARIONETTE’s first full tour in support of Spite, the band’s debut album which was released in April across Europe and September in North America. Bassist and founding member Mikael Medin had the following to say regarding the tour and the band’s upcoming dates in the UK.
"We had really fantastic time on the road with Die Apokalyptischen Reiter, Mustasch, and Honigdieb. We really could not have asked for better touring mates for our kick-off tour in support of Spite. Everyone was fantastic the whole tour, and the crowds each night really seemed to enjoy what we are all about. We can’t wait to hit Germany, Austrla, Switzerland, and Czech Republic again. We have a video blog from the tour that we want everyone to check out here." More...
Nothingface To Collaborate On Writing In February
Being spread out across the country and cagey about future plans, Nothingface has commented that they will be getting together to do some serious writing in February next year. Here's the post from the band:
"Alright, here's the deal.....We've got a few surprises in the works for 2009, hopefully we will be able to start rolling them out at the beginning of the year! We are hard at work on a new record, but that is always a long process with Nothingface, and it's not made any easier by the fact that we all live all over the country now...but its coming together and its going to be killer. We are getting together in February for an extended writing session, we'll try to get some video up from that as well. Keep an eye out for updates on our MySpace page, it will be the first place that you'll hear any news."
Headline News
Axl Rose Missing For Two Months
A number of news outlets are reporting that Guns N Roses frontman Axl Rose has been missing for two months.
Music-News.com reports: Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has been missing for two months.
The eccentric rocker has infuriated bosses at record label Geffen after disappearing without promoting the band’s long-awaited "Chinese Democracy" album, which was released last week 15 years after the last Guns N' Roses LP.
A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "People have been trying to contact Axl for two months and he’s completely AWOL [Absent Without Leave].
"It is frustrating because the album would have had a much better chance of going to number one if he had only been prepared to show his face.
"You would have thought after spending all those years on an album you might do a few weeks of promotion. 'Everyone knows Axl is a bit of a maverick genius and won’t do anything he doesn’t want to.'"
As previously reported, "Chinese Democracy" debuted on the Billboard album charts at number 3. The album apparantly sold 261,000 copies in its first week of release in the United States. So far, Chinese Democracy has only gone to number one in Brazil and Finland.
Guns N Roses Enters Billboard Chart At Number 3
Guns N Roses' long awaited new studio album, "Chinese Democracy" has debuted on the Billboard album charts at number 3. The album apparantly sold 261,000 copies in its first week of release in the United States. The album was released exclusively through BestBuy but some have criticized the outlet for lack of promotion.
Ex-Loudness Singer Speaks On Drummer's Passing
Former Loudness singer Michael Vescera, who performed with the band between the years 1989 and 1991 has posted the following message online regarding the passing of Loudness drummer Munetaka Higuchi:
"I’m very sorry to hear about Munetaka’s passing. My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, fans and the guys in Loudness. I was fortunate enough to work with Munetaka for 3 plus years and it was an incredible time for me. He was a great musician and will be sorely missed. Rest in peace."
Slipknot Posts North American Tour Widget Online
Iowa based, nine piece Slipknot has uploaded a widget promoting their forthcoming North American tour online. You can check it out below. The tour will feature special guest slots from Trivium and Coheed And Cambria. More...
Biohazard Frontman Has Altercation With Fan
At Biohazard's concert in Aarhus, Denmark last night, Biohazard frontman Evan Seinfeld was (accidentally) smacked in the face by a stage diver. Seinfeld then pushed the fan off the stage and threw his microphone at him. You can check out a video of the incident below. More...
Video Of New Lamb Of God Song Posted Online
Fan-filmed video footage of Lamb Of God performing a new song entitled, "Overhauled" has been posted online and is available to view below. Lamb Of God will be releasing their new studio album, "Wrath" on February 24th next year. More...
Dir En Grey To Release First DVD In North America
Asian metallers Dir En Grey will be releasing their first DVD in North America on February 3rd of next year. The DVD features many highlights from the bands touring process and their breakthrough in North America.
The DVD content is as follows:
Tour 05 It Withers And Withers
Rock Am Ring 2005 / Rock Im Park 2005
Showcase Tour / Tour 06 It Withers And Withers
Rock Am Ring 2006 / Rock Im Park 2006
Tour05-06 It Withers And Withers Final
Tour 06 Inward Scream
The Family Values Tour
Tour07 Inward Scream
Deftones U.s. Tour 2007 Summer
Wacken Open Air / Ankkarock Festival
Tour 07 The Marrow Of A Bone
Thin Lizzy Stops Phil Lynott Movie Being Made
Nightwatcher's House Of Rock is reporting:
A Hollywood movie based on the life of late THIN LIZZY frontman/bassist Phil Lynott has been shelved - after surviving band members accused filmmakers of sensationalizing the star's drug abuse.
Lynott died of heart failure and pneumonia on January 4, 1986 at the age of 36, after years of alcohol and drug abuse.
A biopic, starring CSI actor Gary Dourdan in the lead role, was set to be shot - but the project has now been halted after Thin Lizzy's remaining members expressed their concerns.
And guitarist Scott Gorham insisted the movie's directors will not win their approval until the script is completely rewritten. More...
Benedictum Vocalist Posts European Tour Report
Benedictum vocalist Veronica Freeman has posted the following tour diary online:
"Now we head back back to Germany where we hit Bochum, Hamburg, Koln, Magdeburg, Osnabruck, Jena and Munich before heading to Switzerland then back to Germany again. This trip of course would not be possible without our beloved driver and "merch guy" Chris. Now Chris likes to drive, Chris loves to drive, Chris loves to drive right up on top of the vehicle in front of him. We love Chris, Chris keeps us safe...( we tell ourselves that over and over as a survival tactic!) But you must know that we love him! Even if he can be a drill sergeant."
Atheist Frontman Wants To Hear From The Fans
Atheist frontman Kelly Schaffer has posted the following message online:
"Since our return to the scene in 2006 so many from all over the world have written such great notes of inspiration to us through replies to blogs, or through emails, but I would like to create more of a community of people sharing the thoughts that you send to us, and post them on our Comments page as opposed to replies to blogs, in the months leading up to the release of the most important record we will ever make in my humble opinion. Those comments will help drive this ship to new lands (if I could borrow from ROBERT PLANT) Myself and the others in the band will participate as well in discussions about the record on the comments page about your experience with our music, some of the things you write are amazing and I wish more people could hear them, and what level of participation our music has had in the soundtrack to your particular lives, and paths. In the early days of Atheist we would correspond with one another through photocopied fanzines and letters back and forth, and that was the best! Now, it only makes sense, with the development of the internet to parlay that into this medium, and it's waaaaay easier, old school fuckers will tell you that. And if you could do us the favour of not posting these huge banner ads on the comments page so we can keep load times down for those without high speed hook ups. We look forward to your opinions and thoughts on the band, we will be reading!!!!! Those with the coolest and most interesting thoughts, and opinions, will find themselves handpicked by us to be backstage chilling with us at upcoming shows in every city we perform in during our tour 2009! Thanks for all of your motivating words, and we hope to satisfy the metal masses with some sick ass technical brutality!"
Testament To Premiere New Video This Week
Testament will be unleashing the music video for the song, "More Than Meets The Eye" this week. The video will first appear on MTV2's Headbangers Blog on Friday and then on Headbangers Ball which will take place between the hours of two and three A.M. The song comes off the bands most recent album, "The Formation Of Damnation" which achieved critical and commercial success and helped earn the band numerous awards and accolades aswell as chart positions.
Dr Pepper Responds To Guns N Roses
Dallas Business Journal is reporting:
Beverage company Dr Pepper Snapple Group responded to the GUNS N' ROSES controversy on Tuesday after singer Axl Rose blamed the beverage giant for botching a promotional effort that promised fans free beverage coupons if they managed to log onto Dr Pepper’s Web site and sign up for a free Dr Pepper coupon during a limited period in which the company was celebrating the belated release of Guns N’ Roses’ Chinese Democracy album.
During the first stretch of the campaign, free Dr Pepper seekers flooded the Web site, which caused the site to crash, making it difficult for others to sign on.
Dr Pepper extended the campaign to accommodate beverage seekers who experienced the site crash.
According to an interview given to CNN, Guns N’ Roses lawyer Laurie Soriano said the campaign and its shortcomings were wrongfully associated with Axl Rose. In the interview with CNN, Rose’s attorney said her client wants the company to make good on the offer.
In a statement Tuesday, Plano-based Dr Pepper Snapple Group said, “We are disappointed that GN'R’s lawyers are turning a fun giveaway into a legal dispute. We simply commented on the delayed release of Chinese Democracy and openly encouraged the band to release it before the end of the year. Axl even expressed support for our efforts earlier in the year.” More...
Black Label Society Announces More Tour Dates
Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society has added a large number of more tour dates to their North American trek next year. Joining them on the bill will be Sevendust.
The tour dates are as follows:
March
7 – Sparks, NV – The New Oasis
10 – Chico, CA – The Senator Theatre
13 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
24 – Waterloo, IA – McElroy Auditorium
25 – North Kansas City, MO – Harrah's
27 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
28 – Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre
29 – Covington, KY – Madison Theatre
31 – Mt. Clemens, MI – Emerald Theatre
April
1 – Pittsburgh, PA – Club Zoo
3 – Rochester, NY – Main St. Armory
4 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
6 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theatre
7 – Scranton, PA – Scranton Cultural Center
10 – New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
12 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
15 – Baltimore, MD – Ram's Head Live
17 – North Myrtle Beach – House of Blues
21 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
25 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Ballroom
26 – Tulsa, OK – Cain's Ballroom
Sepultura Guitarist Posts Phillipines Show Report
Andreas Kisser, guitarist for legendary Brazilian thrash metal band Sepultura, has posted the following message online:
"Just came back from Sepultura's first visit in the Philippines. It was awesome! We played in Manila at a festival organized by a beer company, Red Rock beer, very good and very strong beer. The festival was well organized, good sound and lights. Many local bands were part of the show during the day and more than 15,000 people showed up. Thanks to all involved on this, all the Philipino fans!!! Salama!"
Tacere Reveals New Line-up
The new female singer of the Finnish melodic metal masters Tacere is "Taiya R." from Tampere, Finland. She was selected after a long application process lasting for over 6 months.
Tacere also hired a new keyboard player, "Veli-Matti Kananen", who is best known for playing with bands such as Poisonblack and Eternal Tears of Sorrow.
Here is what the band's leader "Karri Knuuttila" had to say about the situation:
"We were astonished about the huge amount of singers applying for the band from all around the world. Making a decision about the new singer was hard as there were a lot of talented applicants, some of who already had existing publicity and status. But in Taiya we found the perfect singer: She is extremely talented, looks killer, has a very cool attitude & stage presence and most importantly her personality fits the band perfectly. Now with the new line-up the motivation of the band is higher than ever and we're really excited about the future of our band."
Tacere is planning to enter the studios in February 2009 to start recording a follow up for the 2007 debut album "Beautiful Darkness." The release date has yet to be announced as the band is still looking for a proper partner to release the album with. The band will also have the first live performance with the new line-up already during this month in Helsinki, Finland.
Compos Mentis Posts New Track Online
Danish metallers Compos Mentis has uploaded "Arusia," the new track from their forthcoming album, "Our Kingdom of Decay," on their MySpace page.
The band comments: "With its straightforward riffing, catchy chorus and energetic character the song displays some of the new elements that are incoporated in the music on 'Our Kingdom of Decay.' However, there will also both be way faster and more brutal songs as well as slower and more atmospheric hymns on the album.
"On the surface the 'Arusia' lyric is about our home town, Aarhus, which is reflected in the fact that the melody from the town hall bells is included in the music, but themes such as alienation and conflicts between the individual and the community are also present."
Check out "Arusia" at www.myspace.com/composmentisdk.
In Flames Nominated for Three Bandit Rock Awards
In Flames have been nominated for three Bandit Rock Awards in the categories:
Best Swedish Band (Bästa Grupp/Artist)
Best Swedish Album
Best Swedish Live Band
Bands also in the running include Opeth, Sonic Syndicate, Metallica, Slipknot and Iron Maiden.
The Bandit Rock awards will take place at Tyrol-Gröna Lund, Stockholm on January 30, 2009.
Go here to vote.
Meshuggah Nominated for Hard Rock Grammi
Meshuggah will be competing against In Flames, Dismember, Evergrey and Opeth for the Swedish Grammi in the Hard Rock category. This is Meshuggah's third Grammi nomination.
Swedish Grammis Awards is set to take place in Stockholm on January 7th and will be broadcasted live on the Swedish national TV station TV4 between 8 - 10 PM (CET).
Follow this link to vote: http://vote.grammis.se/kategorier/arets-hardrock.aspx.
Dark Tranquillity to Announce 2009 Festivals
Dark Tranquillity has announced a few festivals in 2009:
Apr. 25 Karmøygeddon festival - Haugesund, Norway (with Gamma Ray, Behemoth, Primal Fear, Brainstorm and more)
July 17 or 18 Kaltenbach Open Air - Austria (with Amon Amarth, Lord Belial, Absu and Moribund Oblivion)
Here are some upcoming Dark Tranquillity tour dates:
Dec. 12 Green Christmas festival, Estonia
Jan. 23 Salemandra, Barcelona - Spain
Jan. 24 Sala Heineken. Madrid - Spain
Feb. 21 Winterfire festival, Germany
Ensiferum to Perform for Mumbai Victims
Indian Express reports:
When the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB) begins with Livewire — Mood Indigo’s platform for the best bands in India— students, band members and rock-lovers alike will pay tribute to the victims of Mumbai Terror strikes in a unique way.
For the first time, an international band will perform on a city stage without charging the audience an entry fee — something unheard of in a city where entertainment tax is often the biggest dampener for audiences and bands alike.
The concert will be dedicated to victims of the terror attacks, something organisers of the festival feel they must do as a means to show their solidarity with them.
Finnish rock band Ensiferum will perform on December 20, at the Open Air Theatre at IITB. The band comprises Petri Lindroos (vocals, guitar), Markus Toivonen (guitar, vocals) Sami Hinkka (bass, vocals), Janne Parviainen (drums) and Emmi Silvennoinen (live/ session keyboards).
“We had called the band in September. They confirmed it recently. When we told them about dedicating it to the victims, they were extremely willing and said it gave them an even better reason to come,” said third year mechanical engineering student Ishank Gupta, co-ordinator, Media and Public Relations.
As a policy, says Gupta, Mood Indigo has never charged an entry fee for the concerts. “But this is the first time that an international concert is being held without an entry fee being charged. Professional rock bands usually have high charges for entry, anywhere between Rs 500 and Rs 1,000. But we decided to waive it as a symbolic gesture,” he said.
“We are not donating any money, but we are waiving the entry fee. We already have a special cause lined up for Mood Indigo this year. Starting from December 4th, we have a blood donation drive from 18 locations around the city. We will give the blood to hospitals that have the maximum number of victims,” he said.
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