Metal News for July 16, 2009
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29 news articles posted on this day.
Hellbastard and Resistant Culture Fall Tour Dates
UK metal crust punk band HELLBASTARD and L.A. tribal grindcrust Warriors RESISTANT CULTURE will be teaming up for a Shaman Records-sponsored tour this fall.
Sep. 3rd Thursday -Seattle, WA Studio Club
Sep 5th Saturday - Portland, OR Satyricon Club
Sep 9th Wednesday Reno, NV The New Oasis Club
Sep 11th Friday - Berkely, CA Gilman Club
Sep 12th Saturday - L.A. CA TBA
Sep 13 Sunday - Phoenix AZ TBA
Sep 15th Tuesday - Gallop NM TBA
Sep 16th Wednesday Denver CO The Blast O'Mat Record Store
Sep 18th Friday Austin,TX Emos Club
Sep 19th Saturday Denton, TX Rubber Gloves Club
Sep 20th Sunday - New Orleans, LA TBA
Sep 21st Monday - Birmingham, AL Greencups Bookstore
Sep 23rd wednesday - Richmond, VA TBA
Sep 24th Thursday - Philadelphia, PA The Barbary Club
Sep 25th Friday NY, NY The Europa Club
Sep 26th Saturday Providence, RI AS220 Club
Sep 27th Sunday - Boston, MA TBA
Sep 29th Tuesday-,Blairsville,PA The Corner Pocket Club
Oct 3rd Chicago Apocalyptic Crust Fest III Chicago IL At the Black Hole Club
If you see TBA in your city and would like to book this tour, email booking@shamanrecords.net.
Arch Enemy to Return to Moscow
Arch Enemy have confirmed that they will perform a concert in Moscow, Russia on October 9th at the DK Gorbunova venue.
Michael Amott comments: "We had a memorable time and a very killer show when we played Moscow back in April last year... Now we know how amazing the Russian fans are - we're excited as hell to return so soon!"
Ticket information for the Moscow show at this location.
Arch Enemy are currently playing their Summer Tyranny 2009 shows and festivals. Here are the remaining dates: More...
Rise And Fall Readies New Album
Rise And Fall is readying their new album, "Our Summer Is Vicious...," which is expected to coming soon. At the moment, the band is on tour with Have Heart and Shipwreck ad in Europe.
As far as the record goes, there is no set release date yet, but it should be out soon after summer or early autumn of 2009. The band comments: "We are extremely stoked on the record and can not wait to get it out there. We'll be playing some of the new songs live so you can get a taste of what's to come."
In other news, the band parted ways with longtime drummer JP after their last US tour. The band has announced Daan, from Justice and Rhythm To The Madness, as the replacement.
Here are the remaining Have Heart, Rise And Fall, Shipwreck a.d. tour dates: More...
Metallica to Play at Marin History Museum Benefit
Metallica has posted the following blog:
"We have made Marin County in Northern California our home for many years, so we were more than honored when the Marin History Museum asked us to participate in their benefit concert as they prepare to launch the exhibit Marin Rocks. That's right, finally, a show in our own back yards . . . something that has NEVER happened! So we're hoping you can join us at the Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium on Friday, September 11 as we rock the 2,000 seat auditorium before heading back out in N. America on the World Magnetic tour.
"Tickets go on sale on Saturday, August 1 at 10 AM PDT through www.ticketmaster.com or on Monday, August 3 at the Marin Center box office, online at www.marincenter.org, or by phone at 415-499-6800. Prices for tickets start at $100.00. Met Clubbers, your pre-sale begins on Thursday, July 30 at 10 AM PDT, please see www.metclub.com for all the details.
"All proceeds from the show will be donated to the Museum's new exhibition that will celebrate our music community with displays and educational programs. Check out www.marinhistory.org for more info, or click here for additional benefit details."
Kalevala Signs To Metalism Records
Russia's folk metallers Kalevala have signed to Metalism Records. The band is currently in the studio with Sergey "Lazar" Atrashkevich (Arkona, Rossomahaar) to record their second album, "The Cuckoo's Children." Drums on the album were recorded by Andrey Ishchenko (ex-Catharsis, End Zone, Hieronymus Bosch and many more) who has also accepted the invitation to join Kalevala. The release of the album is planned for the end of September 2009.
Ambassador Gun Announces New Record Release Date
Previously known as A SECOND FROM THE SURFACE, Ambassador Gun will be release their new album, "When In Hell," on August 11th on the bands' own imprint Pangea Recordings.
Upcoming AMBASSADOR GUN live shows are as follows:
8/15/2009 Triple Rock Social Club - Minneapolis, MN (When In Hell CD Release Show)
8/28/2009 Filth Moon Fest - St. Paul, MN
Crucifist Announces New Album Details
Profound Lore Records have announced that they will be releasing the debut album "Demon Haunted World" from Rochester, NY’s Crucifist in North America. An MP3 of the song "Honor" from the new album can be found here. Profound Lore Records issued the following statement about the release:
"Entitled 'Demon Haunted World' and featuring bassist Danny Lilker of BRUTAL TRUTH fame and members of doom metal band ORODRUIN, Crucifist’s interpretation of old-school raw black metal reminisces the feeling brought upon us in the ancient days amongst elite acts as HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST, VENOM, BATHORY, AUTOPSY, and early DARKTHRONE. Alongside such references that can be found running rampant throughout the fisting glory that is 'Demon Haunted World', Crucifist also incorporate elements that reference NWOBHM while bringing in some doom n’ gloom ala BLACK SABBATH and the aforementioned Autopsy.
"Formed in 2004 and already having made quite a reputation within the underground (with a self released demo and being active on the live circuit), Crucifist are finally set to release their debut album to the hungry underground masses. More...
Steve Vai Reveals New DVD Details
Guitar legend Steve Vai will release his concert film and live CD "Where The Wild Things Are" on September 29th, 2009 on Favored Nations Records. The show was recorded and filmed at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, MN before a sold-out audience as part of Vai’s successful Sound Theories world tour.
Visit this location to view the concert trailer. The 2 hour and 40 minute set contains several new tracks and re-orchestrated pieces culled from Vai's back catalog. More...
Video Interview With Nightwish Available Online
Nightwish bassist Marco Hietala conducted a video interview with Radio Télévision Belge De La Communauté Française at Graspop on June 28th. The video on the interview can be viewed below. More...
Darkest Hour Song To Appear On Guitar Hero 5
Darkest Hour has issued the following statement about one of their songs appearing on the upcoming Guitar Hero 5 video game:
"Washington, DC-based DARKEST HOUR are proud to announce their inclusion on the next installment of the best-selling Guitar Hero series, Guitar Hero 5. Their track, 'Demon(s),' from the band’s 2007 album Deliver Us, will be available as part of the on-disc set list which also includes tracks from such artists as David Bowie, Santana, and Coldplay. The game is available September 1 on Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Wii."
"We are both honored and extremely excited to be a part of Guitar Hero 5 alongside some of our favorite artists of all time! The dudes at Activision rule, and this is by far the best version of the game they have ever put out! We look forward to challenging fans all over the world to Guitar Hero-offs! Make sure to check out the video clip of us at Activision, and by all means get the game and party hard!"
Darkest Hour has also posted a video clip online of their trip to Activision’s studios in a brand-new webisode available right here: More...
Agathodaimon Updates Festival Tour Schedule
German metallers Agathodaimon have issued the following update about their upcoming festival appearances:
"Yes, here’s some news again!
"First of all, thanks to the romanian fans who made the show at Samfest / Satu Mare such a nice event. We’ll hopefully see you all at Rock City Festival, 23rd of August in Fetesti! There’s already a bunch of pics in our gallery to be seen- if you’ve been there and made pics, send them to us!
"Our german fans will be able to see us this Friday at Zabbaduschder Festival, don’t miss it! One Man Army, Neara, Disbelief, God Dethroned and others will be there as well.
"As you might have noticed, we’ve meanwhile also been confirmed for Wacken Rocks South and Wacken Rocks Seaside. So, a good opportunity to see us, especially for all those festival visitors that prefer it big. More...
Shadows Fall To Debut New Song On Satellite Radio
Shadows Fall has issued the following announcement about debuting a new song from their upcoming album "Retribution" on satellite radio tonight:
"AT 8PM SIRIUS 'LIQIUD METAL' SHOW W/JOSE WILL DEBUT 'KING OF NOTHING' OFF THE UPCOMING SF ALBUM RETRIBUTION!! SIRIUS CH 27, XM CH 42, DONT MISS OUT!!"
"Retribution" is currently set for a September 15th release date.
Heaven & Hell Announces Next Single
Heaven & Hell, the band consisting of the Black Sabbath lineup of Ronnie James Dio (Vocals), Tony Iommi (Guitars), Geezer Butler (Bass guitars) and drummer Vinny Appice, has announced that the next single from their critically acclaimed new studio album, "The Devil You Know" will be the song, "Follow The Tears." The song will hit radio stations at the end of July.
KISS Frontman Reveals New Album Release Date
While rock legends KISS were performing at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest, frontman Paul Stanley announced to the crowd that the band will be releasing their first studio album in eleven years on October 6th. Stay tuned for more information on the album including the title, artwork and tracklisting.
Poisonblack Set To Record New Album
Finland's Poisonblack has issued the following brief update about preparing to record a new album:
"Poisonblack will enter studios with Hiili Hiilesmaa in august 2009. The still unnamed album will be released in the beginning of the year 2010. Have a nice summer boys and girls. "
Alice In Chains Reports On Listening Party
Alice In Chains recently held a listening party for their upcoming album "Black Gives Way To Blue," which will be released on September 29th. The band issued the following report on the party:
"Ive been to a record release party before, but never a listening party. There actually isn’t that much of a difference, but at the record release party the emphasis seemed to be on party, while last night’s emphasis was definitely on listening.
"Oh sure, there were some typical L.A. industry weasels who were more concerned with their hair gel than the album, but the vast majority of people were paying attention and rocking out.
"I couldn’t pick out the website winners from the industry types, but I imagine they may have been the ones that were banging their heads and playing air drums. But then again I saw some label people doing a bit of air guitaring too, so who knows? More...
Ghost Brigade To Stream Entire New Album Online
Ghost Brigade has announced that they will be streaming their entire new album "Isolation Songs" online at their MySpace page from July 20th - August 3rd. "Isolation Songs" will be released on August 3rd (August 25 in the US) through Season Of Mist Records.
The album's track listing will be as follows:
1. Suffocated
2. My Heart Is A Tomb
3. Into the Black Light
4. Lost In A Loop
5. 22:22 - Nihil
6. Architect Of New Beginnings
7. Birth
8. Concealed Revulsions
9. Secrets Of The Earth
10. A Storm Inside
11. Liar [first edition bonus track]
Marduk Reveals New Album, "Wormwood," Cover Art
The cover art for "Wormwood," the upcoming full-length from Swedish black metallers MARDUK has been unveiled. Check it out at this location. Check some photos from the recording at the Endarker Studio here. More...
Goreaphobia Announces New Album "Mortal Repulsion"
Ibex Moon Records has issued the following announcement about releasing a new Goreaphobia album:
"The wait is finally over. Philly's underground legends, Goreaphobia are back with a vengeance. A vengeance entitled Mortal Repulsion. This long-awaited full-length debut from one death metal's pioneers is a bludgeoning, yet calculated, masterclass in old-school death metal. In an era where trends, tricks and toddlers have pockmarked our beloved and bloody metal scene with a slew of half-assed efforts, Goreaphobia has taken it upon themselves to reteach a long forgotten lesson in brutality. On August 18th, Goreaphobia and Ibex Moon Records will unleash the beast that is Mortal Repulsion and not a single soul will be spared.
"To coincide with the release of Mortal Repulsion, Goreaphobia has struck out on a North American tour with the equally legendary Master and labelmates Dreaming Dead. This trek across the States, the band’s first in over 17 years, will be more than just an opportunity to re-acquaint Goreaphobia with the hordes of maniacs who have kept their name alive throughout the years, but will also allow them to showcase new material from their highly anticipated full-length debut, Mortal Repulsion. If you consider yourself a fan of quality death metal, then you cannot miss this chance to see two of the 90’s most legendary names together on one stage! More...
Opeth To Be Featured On "Saints Row" Video Game
Sweden's Opeth has issued the following announcement about their song "The Lotus Eater" appearing on an upcoming entry in the "Saints Row" video game series:
"We may not like playing video games all that much but we do like it when our music is featured on them! Makes us a bit proud even when it's a game as big as Saints Row for the PSP and even prouder when the nice developer people show excellent taste by picking 'The Lotus Eater' for it. So if you love playing video games: the game is expected to hit the streets around March 2010."
The Defiled Cancels Sheffield Tour Date
The Defiled has issued the following announcement about canceling an upcoming tour date:
"Hey everyone!
"We're really pissed off to announce that for the first time ever we're having to cancel our last date of the Big Cheese New Noice tour in Sheffield at the corperation.
"I've had problems with my throat for the last few days and woke up this morning un-able to talk. Ive now been told by the doctor that i have tonsillitis again which means the chances of being able to talk by Saturday, let alone scream is highly unlikely. Ive been told that if i don't rest it may not heal in time for Sonisphere.
"Really sorry to everyone that have already brought tickets as Sheffield has been one of our favorite places to play in the past. More...
Revolting Cocks Announces LuBriCaTouR Dates
For the first time in over 20 years, RevCo (previously known as Revolting Cocks) will embark on a North American headline tour, The LuBriCaTouR in support of the band’s early 2009 release, "Sex-O Olympic-O," and the forthcoming remix record, "MiXXX-O Olympic-O" (more details coming soon).
Long known as the eclectic and tongue-in-cheek side project of Ministry’s Al Jourgensen, the seven-week tour kicks off in Jourgensen’s hometown of El Paso, TX with a September 10 performance at Club 101. RevCo’s touring line-up for this trek includes: Josh Bradford (Stayte, Simple Shelter), Sin Quirin (Ministry), Clayton Worbeck (Stayte, Simple Shelter), Aaron Rossi (Ministry, Prong, John5) and Stevie Banch (Spyderbaby). Jourgensen is set to appear at a handful of outings as noted below.
Orchestrating the madness is a legendary master of the unceremonious who will be unveiled in mid-August. Appropriately enough, RevCo has invited Blownload as their special guest, as well as Canadian cyberpunks, Left Spine Down, to kick off the evening.
Here are the latest LuBriCaTouR dates: More...
Atrox Posts Unreleased Song Online
Norwegian schizo metallers ATROX have uploaded a previously unreleased track on their MySpace page. The song is called "Den store hvite stillhet," which means "the big white silence" in Norwegian. It is inspired by polar explorer Roald Amundsen. An outtake from the "Binocular" recording sessions, "Den store hvite stillhet" did not make the final cut for the album.
On other news, guitarist Rune Sørgård will not be joining the band for the upcoming gigs, since he will soon become a father. He will be replaced on those shows by Trond Engum from THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL, who will step in as a live session guitarist.
Apothys Reveals New EP, "Advent: Doom," Details
Virginia thrash metal band, Apothys, has issued the following update regarding their upcoming EP:
"Without any further wait, the newest release is titled Advent: Doom. The cover artwork has been designed by our very own Carrion Misery. Advent: Doom is composed of three tracks:
01. Venomcrest
02. Cacophony Rising
03. Of Writhing Eyes"
"Advent: Doom is set to be recorded and mixed at Assembly Line Studios starting July 25th."
Se Bon Kira Replaces Infiltrator At ATG5 Fest
Organiser’s of leading Australian Heavy Metal festival Against The Grain have announced lineup changes to this year’s fifth edition of the fest, which is set to take place on Saturday, September 19.
"Due to unforeseen circumstances Infiltrator will not be taking part in Australia’s biggest metal fest, Against The Grain 5. We apologies to anyone who purchased a ticket just to see Infiltrator, but rest assured the rest of the line up will keep you more than satisfied if your an Infiltrator fan.
"Adelaide’s own Se Bon Kira will be taking their position on the day, news that Adelaide metal fans will be no doubt be happy about. After their highly successful EP launch on July 4th, which saw a packed out Uni-Bar witness Se Bon Kira display a flawless set of raw groove laden thrash, they were the obvious choice to put on the festival and we are very happy that they will be taking part of the festivities."
You can check out Se Bon Ki Ra at their MySpace page.
Here's the lineup for AGAINST THE GRAIN 2009: More...
Will Of The Ancients Recording New Album
Will of the Ancients has issued the following update about recording a new album:
"Well, we finally solidified all the dates on our August tour with our friends in the mighty Wolven Ancestry. We're touring all over Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes as well, and hoping to meet some friends, make some new fans and crank it out like we've never done before! Dates are posted on all our various pages (Also check us out on facebook).
"As of the 4th of July, we've officially started working on our new album in the studio. The going is slow at the moment, but we're aiming to release it close to the end of this year. We're determined to make this the best sounding independent metal album to come out of Toronto in at least the past decade if not longer. It's gonna be a huge epic juggernaut!!
"We're also going to do a little studio diary starting soonish, so look out for that in the near future, possibly also a tour diary. Check out those tour dates, and hope to see you on the road!"
The band's upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Swashbuckle Streaming Entire New Album Online
New Jersey pirate metallers Swashbuckle have issued the following announcement about streaming their entire album "Back to the Noose" via their MySpace page:
"HOLY BOATLOADS OF PARTY WENCHES BATMAN! OUR WHOLE NEW ALBUM IS STREAMING ON OUR MYSPACE PAGE! GO PILLAGE THAT SHIT WHILE YE CAN YA SCUM DOGS!"
The album is set to be released on July 24, 2009 (Europe) and August 11, 2009 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records.
Burnt By The Sun Announces New Album Release Date
Burnt By The Sun has issued the following update about their upcoming album:
"Burnt By The Sun has returned with the staggering new and final album 'Heart of Darkness'. 'Heart of Darkness' pushes every aspect of this legendary band to the limit: crushing riffs rain down like cement blocks, drums explode like gunfire and strident vocals howl against a modern dystopian society that besets us all, echoing the music's sonic sentiment. BURNT BY THE SUN saved their best for last.
"Ltd. Ed. Version comes packaged in an O-card with a DVD detailing the making of 'Heart of Darkness', exclusive behind-the-scenes moments and featuring all the bands official music and live videos. This is strictly limited to 1000 copies!
"U.S. Release date is: 8/18/2009"
Dragonforce Cancels Kerrang! Appearance
Dragonforce has issued the following announcement about canceling their appearance at the Kerrang! Week Of Rock Award Show:
"It is with great regret we have to cancel the show on July 29 due to unforeseen personal circumstances of one of the band. This is obviously not something the band have decided lightly but we see no option. And no, we don't want to be more specific, its kinda personal, so rest assured, there is no option."
The event's promoters have urged fans to seek refunds at the point of purchase.
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