Metal News for July 29, 2002
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Daily Reviews
Metal Reviews has eight new ones this week:
- Battlelore - ...Where The Shadows Lie
- Charon - Downhearted
- Cryonic Temple - Chapter One
- Domain - The Artefact
- Dreamtale - Beyond Reality
- Holy Moses - Disorder Of The Order
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Pessimist Tour Dates
PESSIMIST hits the road for a full-scale assault across the U.S.! Joined by DIVINE RAPTURE for several East Coast Dates, and w/ KAOS RISING in the midwest, the tour is set for 10/4 thru 11/3, starting in NY and featuring stops in Tampa FL, Atlanta GA, Chicago and several shows in TX and CA. Some dates are TBA, stay tuned to the Pessimist web site for updates.
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Townsend: SYL Release in Jan 2003
According to Devin Townsend, the third studio album of Strapping Young Lad will be self-titled and will be tracked during September for a January 2003 release through Century Media. Among the songs to be included on the CD are "Devour", "Consequence", "Bring on the Young", "Force Fed", "Dirt Pride". As for the next Devin Townsend solo record, it will be called Relationship and will deal with love and relationships between man and woman... Devin's third and last current project is called Eko and is described as "techno with strange melodies that your parents will enjoy".
Impious Set The Killer Loose August 19th
The Swedish death/thrash metallers Impious will issue their third full-length album, The Killer, on August 19th through Hammerheart Records. A bit later, sometime in the autumn, Impious will also issue a mini-CD consisting primarily of cover versions of old heavy metal classics. Its full track-listing is as follows: "The Deathsquad" (taken from The Killer), "Extreme Pestilence" (re-recorded version), "Soldiers of Hell" (Running Wild cover), "Medusa" (Anthrax cover), "Trapped Under Ice" (Metallica cover), "Live Wire" (Mötley Crüe cover).
Candlelight Buy Rights to Centinex Catalogue
Candlelight Records have bought the rights for Centinex albums Hellbrigade, Bloodhunt, Reborn Through Flames and Malleus Maleficarum. The albums will be re-released - with new artwork, layout, bonus tracks etc - early next year.
Throneaeon and Sundquist Part Ways
Throneaeon and Roger Sundquist have parted ways. Here's the statement of the band:
"We would like to thank Roger Sundquist for all his years in Throneaeon. Unfortunately he has to leave the crew during this autumn to focus on his family and soon to be born first child. Although he will of course stick around and help us create and record the next CD as well as perform on any upcoming shows. This will not affect Throneaeon in any other way than that we have to start looking for a replacement. Interested drummers that feel they have what it takes should get in touch right away to book an audition... Joining Throneaeon requires a 100% commitment with rehearsing, recording albums and touring, as well as the usual rock'n'roll life including but not limited to partying, beerdrinking and hellraising. If you've got the balls don't hesitate to send us an e-mail to the following address info@throneaeon.com now!"
Cannae Sign with Prosthetic
Allston, Massachusetts fivesome, Cannae, has been signed by Prosthetic Records (Lamb Of God, All That Remains). Featuring ex-members of Fortydaysrain, the band has been in existence for several years now and previously released an album entitled Troubleshooting Death on the defunct label, East Coast Empire Records. That record has recently been repressed by Brutal Records. As for their Prosthetic debut, at this time it looks as though the album will be produced by Adam D. of Killswitch Engage and will hit stores in May of 2003.
Skycamefalling and Underoath Tour US
Skycamefalling has announced that they will be embarking on a full U.S. tour with Underoath and Prevent Falls later next month. More dates will be announced, but for now, here's the schedule:
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Deathwish Inc Announces New Projects
Deathwish Inc. seems to be rather busy these days, recently laying the groundwork for a bunch of future releases. This past week the label announced that in addition to What Feeds The Fire (which we told you about a week ago), they also have future plans with Black Widows, Downpour, and Cursed. More specifically, Kentucky's Black Widows (featuring former members of Endpoint, By The Grace Of God, National Acrobat, and Automatic) and Atlanta's Downpour will be collaborating on a split 7" EP/CDep for the label while Cursed, a Canadian outfit fronted by Chris Colanan (The Swarm, Left For Dead) will soon be releasing their debut album on Deathwish.
Deicide, Mystic Circle, Anataeus, Centinex Dates
Deicide, Mystic Circle, Anataeus, and Centinex will be teaming up for a European tour in November. Confirmed dates are as follows: More...
A Darker Monument for Aeternus
Norway's Aeternus have set A Darker Monument as the title of their forthcoming full-length CD, which is scheduled to be recorded later in the year for an early 2003 release through Nocturnal Art Productions. Pytten (i.e. Enslaved, Mork Gryning) will man the knobs during the recording sessions, which are due to take place at Greighallen Studios.
In other news, Aeternus have cancelled their appearance at the Party San Open festival, which is scheduled to take place in Bad Berka, Germany on August 8-10. No reason was given for the group's cancellation.
Murder One to Continue
Britain's Murder One have announced plans to carry on despite late frontman Johnny Morrow's death. The band, who also feature ex-Medulla Nocte members Paul Catten, Jammer and Mark, and current Charger guitarist Jim Palmer, played their first London show the day before Johnny passed away from heart failure on June 22nd. Vocalist Catten said: "In John Morrow's final interview he stated that this band was gonna be huge, such was his confidence and enthusiasm. We, as the remaining members of Murder One intend on backing his words with action and will continue as a five-piece (who could possibly replace him??) starting with the Nottingham Morrowfest on August 18th. More...
Entombed to Release CD of Covers
Entombed's next release will reportedly be a full-length CD containing all the cover songs that the group have recorded and released via various albums, B-sides and single appearances. Entitled Sons Of Satan Praise The Lord, it will be issued by Music For Nations Records in Europe and by Koch Entertainment in the USA. A September/October release is expected.
Testament Play Song at Milwaukee
At the conclusion of Dragonlord's set at the Milwaukee Metalfest this past weekend, Testament frontman Chuck Billy joined the members of the former group (which features Testament guitarists Eric Peterson and Steve Smyth, as well as drummer Jon Allen) for a rendition of Testament's "Into The Pit".
Obituary Reunite for Ozzfest Gig
Three-fifths of the classic line-up of Obituary reunited on stage at the Saturday, July 27th stop of Ozzfest 2002 in West Palm Beach, Florida as part of Andrew W.K.'s set at the event.
W.K. drummer Donald "D.T." Tardy, vocalist/brother John Tardy, and bassist Frank Watkins were accompanied by Andrew, Gregg and Pain on guitars as they ran through a medley of classic tunes from the death metal pioneers, spanning almost all of the group's five full-length albums. Can a full-fledged reunion be too far in the future? Only time will tell.
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