Metal News for July 10, 2009
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30 news articles posted on this day.
Dark Funeral Enters the Studio
Dark Funeral has checked in with the following update:
"Finally! Today, July 10th we will enter the Abyss studio together with producer Peter Tägtgren to begin the recording of a new, yet untitled, full-length album. Not sure how long it’ll take to finalize and nail the new stuff, but we’re roughly expecting to spend the next 4-5 weeks or so in the Studio.
"Since we won’t have regular access to internet while we work on the new record, we have set up a Twitter account. This way we can text in short updates to keep you all as updated as possible throughout the entire recording session. You’ll find us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/DarkFuneral
"During the recording session we will also write some more in depths studio reports of course, but through Twitter we can provide you with short and daily updates. We will also be filming, so keep your eyes open for video reports as well. The studio/video reports will be posted on our YouTube channel [www.youtube.com/darkfuneral] and MySpace [www.myspace.com/darkfuneral].
"Just like countless of other bands, we have, unfortunately, also been forced cancel our show at the Unholy Fest, but thanx to Lechoslaw Wilk (Blood Fire Death Festival) and our booking agency Dragon Productions, we have been fortunate enough to arrange a replacement show in this very last minute. So instead of playing Unholy Fest on July 25th, we will play at Club 'CK Wiatrak' in Zabrze City [http://www.wiatrak.art.pl].
"Since it’s a last-minute show, and we want to fill the place to it’s entirely, the ticket price is set to only 40 Zlotys (9 euro) in pre-sale, and 50 Zlotys (11 euro) at the door. Support will come from 'Infernal War' and 'Pleroms Gate.' See you there!!!"
Stream Clutch's New Album On AOL Music
Clutch's new album, "Strange Cousins From The West," will be released next week on July 14th. You can currently preview the album in it's entirety on AOL Music until release.
You can still pre-order "Strange Cousins From The West" from Newbury Comics and get an autographed copy of the album.
Finally, Clutch's new video is expected to debut on Headbanger's Ball this weekend. More details will be revealed soon.
Atreyu Almost Finished with New Album
Atreyu reports that they are almost done with their new album in a short update:
"So it's been a while since we've said anything about it.. but we're about 87.33% done w/ the new record. It should be done by August and it set for release in October I believe. We'll let you know track listing, album title, etc very soon.
"Also, if you didn't know already, we have a Twitter. We update it fairly frequently so add us! Atreyu Twitter."
Noumena Issues Band Update
Finland's Noumena has issued the following band update:
"No news from the Noumena camp since the dawn of modern time! Now, we are going to change this thing once and for all.
"We have had a slow-motion period going on for some time. Things will change as we enter frantic rehearsing and composing stage. There are a couple of new Noumena songs written already, but we need more. Just to show Noumena is alive and kicking, please get familiar with a demo version of a brand new song called Sleep at our Myspace page. The song also introduces a stunning new voice in Noumena soundscape. Female vocalist Suvi Uura will give you some shivers...
"At the moment we don't have a record deal with any label. No need to mention, but our goal is to get one and release a convincing album in future!
"We might play some gigs in Finland later this year or in the beginning of 2010. Let's see. Nothing is certain, but we shall continue our journey as stubbornly as the previous 11 years.
"By the way, in Spotify you can find our latest album Anatomy of Life and the digital EP Triumph and Loss. Now all you foreign fans can enjoy that release.
"We want to thank you, our dear fans, for couraging words and correspondence. We won't let you down!"
Lacrimas Profundere To Premier New Music Video
Lacrimas Profundere has issued the following announcement about premiering a new music video on MySpace on July 16th:
"The new video to the song ‘And God’s Ocean’ will premiere exclusively on MySpace on Thursday, July 16th. The latest clip presents the viewer with the band’s hard work from last three months. With this clip, the band supports ‘Die Sandmänner’ – an initiative that fights against child poverty in Germany. Lacrimas Profundere want to give each and every Euro made from this single available to ‘Die Sandmänner’. Make sure to get in touch with your local radio and TV station – every Euro is welcome. Last but not least, the band sends a big ‘Thank you’ to MySpace for supporting this noble cause! Come back for further information on Thursday next week! Greetings, Lacrimas Profundere"
Saltatio Mortis Posts New Music Video Online
Saltatio Mortis has issued the following update about releasing a new album and posting a new music video online:
"We are happy to announce that we have renewed our contract with Napalm Records. Over the past few years, band and label have established a close relationship. Thus, we look forward to future projects and upcoming CDs! Napalm rocks the Middle Ages! To ease the anticipatory wait, fans may watch the clip to the album opener 'Ebenbild' below. The upcoming full length 'Wer Wind Sät' will be released on August, 28th." More...
Mower Streaming New Song "The Party" Online
Mower is currently streaming a new song online titled "The Party." The song can be heard at the band's MySpace page. The track is off Mower's upcoming album "Make It A Double," which will be released on July 28th.
Agrypnie Reveals New Album Title As "16[485]"
Supreme Chaos Records has issued the following statement about releasing a new album from German black metallers Agrypnie:
"Torsten, mastermind of the modern black metal group AGRYPNIE and ex Nocte Obducta singer, has announced '16[485]' as title for the upcoming epos which with a playtime of almost 80 minutes.
"Also the band has posted a new promo shoot with the current line up from left to right: Martin - Guitar, Patrick (Ex-Nocte Obducta, Melkor) - Guitar, Torsten (Ex-Nocte Obducta) - Vocals, guitar and songwriting, René (Ex-Rising Hate) - Drums. Live musicians: Carsten (Ex-Autumnblaze, Cheeno) - Bass."
Lynch Mob Reveals New Album Details
Frontiers Records has issued the following announcement about releasing a new album from Lynch Mob:
"Frontiers Records is excited to announce the worldwide release of the LYNCH MOB come back studio album entitled 'Smoke And Mirrors' to be released on September 18th in Europe and October 13th in the USA."
The band also issued the following statement about the album:
"I would say this new record 'Smoke and Mirrors', is the record we should have put out as a follow up to 'Wicked Sensation'...better late then never I guess..." More...
Sepultura Posts Vienna Show Photos Online
Sepultura has posted a series of live photos from their recent show in Vienna, Austria on July 7th. The photos can be found here.
Bleeding Through Signs To Rise Records
Front man Brandan Schieppati of Bleeding Through has issued the following statement about the band signing with Rise Records:
"We're very excited to align with a record label that has so much momentum and is growing when many seem to be faltering, dropping bands and firing employees. Rise continues to grow. We've been a band for a decade and we wanted to be with someone who is enthusiastic about Bleeding Through and is in a position to help us continue to grow and progress as well. A lot of labels, managers and agents carry these egos as if they are the most important part of the equation. It's all about what the bands can do for them, to advance their interests, instead of the other way around. We had a lot of serious interest from several labels, many of whom we get along with. But we felt like Rise is the best fit for us because they are excited about our band and our music first and foremost."
Rise Records president Craig Ericson had this to say about the signing: More...
Ghost Brigade Streaming New Song Online
Ghost Brigade has announced that their upcoming album "Isolation Songs" will be released via Season of Mist Records on August 3rd in Europe and August 25th in the U.S. The band has also issued the following announcement about streaming a new song online:
"Finnish radiostation YLEX premiered a new Ghost Brigade song titled 'Lost In A Loop' yesterday. You can listen to a streaming low quality version of the song here. Just click play, it's the second song in the program."
Souldrainer Posts "Fed By Fire" Music Video Online
Souldrainer has posted a new music video online for the song "Fed By Fire," which can be viewed below. The band also issued the following statement about the video:
"A video for FED BY FIRE is now available, featuring the punk icon SYLEN from TOTALT JÄVLA MÖRKER as the pyromaniac and the music, from a garage recording, is mixed by DAN SWANÖ. Video directed by Svante Möller." More...
Swallow The Sun Issues Studio Recording Diary
Swallow the Sun has posted an extensive recording diary detailing each day in the studio while they record their new album "New Moon." The full diary can be found here. An excerpt from the diary follows:
"TWO WEEKS EARLIER
"It's only two weeks before the studio sessions for our new album, 'New Moon', when we started really rehearsing the new songs in our rehearsal space at Lutakko, Jyväskylä. The Finnish President of Drums Kai Hahto is coming to rehearse the new songs with us, and we'll have to get everything ready within a week - we just don't have more time.
"Even though we had a really busy schedule, we got everybody playing together and the songs started to sound good. Naturally there was some uncertainty at start, but we are quite sure about what we can do and we didn't have to fall too deep in to depths of desperation. After the rehearsals brainstorming the new album continued at local bars and discotheques while enjoying a few drinks and other refreshments - 'an important part of the process', because in addition to rehearsing the album we also have to talk it through. More...
Trivium Announces U.K. Tour
American metal outfit Trivium has announced that they will be heading to the United Kingdom next year for a headlining tour. A message from singer/guitarist Matt Heafy states:
“United Kingdom! As we said at Download, the UK was the first place in the world to truly embrace Trivium and make us feel like we had a home away from home on stage. The first several UK headline tours we did back in 2005 and 2006 were destructive, lethal and life-changing experiences we shared together: long sets... long tours... no frills, just our friends, our music and a good metal time. It's been a very long time since we've done a full blown, multi-date headlining UK tour... and man have we missed it. We mentioned at Download that it would be a while till we would return... and 2010 is just about that time. We're coming back with a vengeance and we're bringing some friends and we're playing some of our favorite venues. We hope to see you there!"
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Tyr Posts New Music Video Online
Viking metal band Tyr has posted a new music video online for the song "Hold The Heathen Hammer High," which comes from their album "By the Light of the Northern Star." The video can be viewed below. More...
Caliban Posts "24 Years" Video Trailer Online
German metal outfit Caliban has posted a new video trailer online for their next music video, "24 Years." You can check it out below. The full music video will be posted online on July 17th, with the bands next album, "Say Hello To Tragedy" being released on August 24th in Europe and August 25th in North America. More...
John Sykes Explains Why He Left Thin Lizzy
Former Thin Lizzy guitarist/vocalist John Sykes has issued a statement regarding his recent departure from the band. It reads as follows:
"First, I would like to thank the fans for all the support over the years and say it has been truly a privilege and an honor to sing and play Philip's (Lynott) great songs in Thin Lizzy. After dedicating many years to the band, I feel it's time to get back to playing my own music, and I very much look forward to touring in the near future. As always, love and respect to Phil. See you all soon."
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Ozzy Osbourne Dismisses Guitarist Zakk Wylde
In a recent interview with Classic Rock magazine, metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that he has parted ways with long-time guitarist Zakk Wylde.
“Well, I’m getting a new guitar player as we speak,” said Ozzy, “and everyone has been saying to me for a long time, ‘Get Johnny 5!’ And I tried him at one time and I didn’t really give him a chance. We’ll see, I don’t know. I haven’t fallen out with Zakk, but Zakk’s got his own band, and I felt like my stuff was beginning to sound like BLACK LABEL SOCIETY. I just felt like I wanted a change, y’know?
“I’ve got a guy from Greece coming in – not the musical, the country of Greece – but I’m not going to say too much about it, cos I don’t know myself at this point. I’ve got a new album, I’m working on it as we speak. I’ve got a studio at my house and I’ve got a guy called Kevin Churko, the guy that did the last album – he’s great to work with.
"And it’s great to have your own studio. On one hand it’s great and on the other it’s not, cos when you’re at the studio you can go, ‘Sorry darling, I can’t get home for dinner, I’m stuck at the studio…’ But she can fucking come down stairs now! But I’m just enjoying my life now…" More...
Austrian Death Machine Gives Update On New Album
Austrian Death machine mainman Tim Lambesis has issued an update on their upcoming album that they are working on, entitled "Double Brutal." Here it is:
"I can't believe how fantastic things are going with the recording of 'Double Brutal.' For starters, I thought I would note that Rusty Cooley just finished a guitar solo on the album. If you're not familiar with his shredding guitar work, then you can listen to songs on his site.
"Now regarding Ahhnold himself!... I've been visited in the studio by my friend Fake Arnold who you can visit at http://www.myspace.com/fakearnold. This album will be a good test of true Ahhnold fans to see if they can tell the difference between the lines done by Ahhnold himself, Fake Arnold, and our contest winner Timothy Benham."
Timothy Benham, who is from Oklahoma, won the contest set forth by the band for best Arnold impersonation. You can check out a video of his contest entry below. More...
SPV Records To Continue Doing Business
As reported by Billboard Business News in May, SPV Schallplatten Produktion und Vertrieb GmbH in Hanover has declared itself insolvent. The managing partner, Manfred Schütz, decided to submit an application to commence insolvency proceedings on May 25th - roughly equivalent to Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In response to this, on May 27th, the District Court of Hanover appointed the attorney Manuel Sack as the provisional insolvency administrator.
According to a new press release from the label, SPV are ready to continue business. SPV-managing director Manfred Schuetz and appointed provisional administrator of insolvency, Manuel Sack, are planning business continuance of the independent company, while talking to potential new investors.
"We keep on doing business across all segments of our portfolio," affirms SPV-founder Manfred Schuetz. Though not all details of the new company structure are finalized yet, news is spread that SPV will still exist in the future under its company name. "We definitely see potential for ongoing business of the company," attorney Manuel Sack of lawyers office Brinkmann & Partner confirms: "Currently we´re still in the state of applying for insolvency proceedings." More...
KISS Reveals Some New Song Titles
In a recent interview with CTV, KISS bass player Gene Simmons revealed a few song titles from the bands forthcoming new studio album. Some of the songs fans are looking forward to will be entitled, "Russian Roulette," "Modern Day Delilah" and "Stand." Expect more details on the album soon.
Gojira Vocalist Speaks On Metallica Tour
As previously reported, French death metal act Gojira has recently been added to Metallica's Fall tour of North America along with Lamb Of God and Volbeat. Speaking on the tour, Gojira vocalist/guitarist Joseph Duplantier said:
"Metallica has invited us to open for them on the first part of their North American tour this fall. Fifteen shows around US and Canada with Lamb Of God as main support. Metallica has been our main influence since we started playing music, and we can say that this announcement is a dream come true."
Anthrax Guitarist Scott Ian To Write Lobo Comic
Anthrax founding member and guitarist Scott Ian has confirmed that he will be writing a two issue comic book for the DC Comics character Lobo. It will be drawn by artist Sam Keith and released sometime this Fall.
"I have a bit of that going on with the comic book character Lobo. I find it much easier to write comic books than lyrics, actually, because it's a natural dialogue," Ian said. "Writing song lyrics is not natural, but over the years, I know what I need to know to get it done. I find it quite easy to capture a character and use my own personality and humor."
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The Rockstar Ramblings: A Big John Sighting
Poison will be featured in VH1’s new Live & Loud series. It is recommended girls wear the least amount of clothing as possible considering this could turn into a casting session for a potential Rock of Love 4 show….Steven Adler (Guns N Roses) recently commented on bands and stars he met while touring with his band Adler’s Appetite. When asked about his show in Minnesota (where Bret Michaels was playing) he commented, “I didn’t get to meet Bret Michaels, but did get to meet Big John, and he’s the main guy on that show Rock of Love”. Thank you Steven for this week’s installment of “let’s boost Big John’s confidence”…. More...
Sleeping Giant Seeking Fan Input On Set List
Christian metallers Sleeping Giant have issued the following announcement about seeking fan input for the set lists of their upcoming tour dates:
"We wanted to ask you guys if you can write out our set list. What 6 songs are your favorite and want to hear us play live. We have been playing songs off 'Sons Of Thunder' and 'Dread Champions' on Scream The Prayer tour and thought we'd ask you all. You can write out your answer in a comment. We will be checking out your comments daily and doing our best to play everyones favorite songs. Thanks guys!"
The band's upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Opeth Front Man Issues Road Report
Opeth front man Mikael Akerfeldt has issued the following tour road report:
"OK, good people, time for another boring post about some retarded little boy that thinks it's fun to pose like me and write 'fun' posts about new Opeth album titles etc.
"To be honest, I'd be surprised if anyone actually believed it was a page run by me. It's so silly that it'd take an enormous amount of ignorance, or booze, to actually fall for this hoax. The page is a Twitter (which I've never even heard of) page and is found here.
"If you email this little cretin tell him to 'fuck off' from me please. But I'd rather you all just ignore him. Once again, the only page actually run by me in person is this one, I don't have Facebook, Twitter or anything else by those standards.
"I just got back home from Gotland (original home for Grave and some Vikings too). It was nice but very rainy. Went with wife and kids and had a nice time despite the rainfall.
"Other news, we'd been offered a support tour in the US by Tool but we didn't get it this time, Hopefully in the future it might work out. More...
New Book Announced On The History Of Metal
Authors Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman have issued the following announcement about an upcoming book on the history of metal:
"'Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History of Metal' by Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman will be a comprehensive, informative and entertaining history of metal told by the people who created it. In addition to talking to a broad range of artists, the authors will interview industry professionals, music insiders, journalists, filmmakers, and others to reveal the social and musical history of the genre that has transformed so many lives over the decades. Harper Collins Publishers will release 'Louder Than Hell' in 2011.
"For the book, Wiederhorn and Turman will include quotes from over 100 artists from the past and present, ranging from cult heroes to mainstream stars. Members of Black Sabbath, Twisted Sister, Slayer, Metallica, Dokken, Def Leppard, Pentagram, Judas Priest, Lamb of God, Mastodon, Slipknot will collectively reveal the evolution of metal from the ‘60s to the present, in all its explosive, ear-bleeding, hedonistic glory. 'Louder Than Hell' will also include over 100 rare and never-before-seen photos, flyers and illustrations, which will complement the compelling text 'There have been some excellent books about the history of heavy metal, but never one as indepth and revealing as ‘Louder Than Hell,' says Wiederhorn. 'Instead of bombarding readers with our opinions and analysis, we’re letting the musicians do the talking.' More...
Power Quest Parts With Vocalist Alessio Garavello
Power Quest has issued the following announcement about parting ways with their vocalist:
"We are very sad to announce that Alessio Garavello will be leaving Power Quest after the festival shows in September. Alessio has been the voice of Power Quest ever since the 'Wings of Forever' album back in 2002, and has also had two stints of playing rhythm guitar in the band as well. In that time he has established himself as one of the top power metal vocalists in the business.
"Founding member Steve Williams commented: 'I have to say I was surprised when I got the call from Alessio telling me the news. I can hardly believe it is 7 years since a fresh faced, 21 year old Italian came over to record for the first time. We didn’t know it then but it was the start of a great friendship, which will transcend band membership and all that. We always say in PQ that you only get one life and you have to make the absolute most of it. Sometimes that involved difficult decisions such as the one Alessio has made. I fully respect and support his decision and wish him all the best in his future musical endeavours. I’d like to thank Al for all his hard work and commitment to the cause over the years and, following the departure of Steve Scott earlier this year, it is truly the end of an era.' More...
Video Interview Available With Lazarus A.D.
A video interview with vocalist Jeff Paulick of Lazarus A.D., conducted by Full Metal Jackie, has been posted online. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
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