Metal News for August 13, 2008
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30 news articles posted on this day.
Mourning Beloveth Issues Update
Irish doom metal band, Mourning Beloveth, issue the following update:
"Forgive me Father it's been a while since my last confession and alot has happened in that time."
"As you know by now the tour we had planned for March ahd to be cancelled and those who know us know the reasons why but we will not go in to them here. For a band who has never cancelled a gig, let alone a tour it was a big decision but one that had to be made." More...
Hanzel Und Gretyl To Anchor Hollywood Convention
HANZEL UND GRETYL will anchor the 2008 HOLLYWOOD ROCK CONVENTION's live lineup this Friday, August 15th at the KEY CLUB located on the World Famous Sunset Strip. The five-day event will feature panels, seminars, and symposiums from some of the top minds in the music business followed by nightly concerts at The Key Club from August 13th-17th.
Upcoming HANZEL UND GRETYL tour dates include:
Aug 15 2008 West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Aug 29 2008 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
New York City's time traveling teutonic twosome, Kaiser Von Loopy and Vas Kallas, will be touring in support of their METROPOLIS Records masterwerk, "2012: ZWÄNZIG ZWÖLF," a concept album based on the existing Mayan belief that the world will end in the year 2012. "2012: ZWÄNZIG ZWÖLF" was released on February 5th, 2008.
A perpetually touring underground favorite, Hanzel Und Gretyl has released six full length albums and EPs since 1995 and have toured worldwide with the likes of Ministry, My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult, Marilyn Manson, Cradle of Filth, Rammstein, Slipknot, Rob Halford, The Genitorturers, Prong, Bella Morte, and Clutch.
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Blessed By A Broken Heart Video Contest, Tour
BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART has just announced a YouTube contest where fans will create the music video for the band's single, "Move Your Body."
As Tony and Tyler explain here, becoming a part of the video is very simple. Just record you, your friends and anyone else "moving your body" and send it to blessedbyabrokenheart@hotmail.com. The band will view all entries and select the most entertaining clips to be included in the official "Move Your Body" music video.
BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART will release their Century Media debut, "Pedal To The Metal," on August 18th, 2008 in Europe (September 2nd, in the US). The album was produced by GGGarth (Nickelback, Rise Against) and is best described as a modern-day mash-up of Motley Crue and Journey.
Also, check out no less than four songs ("Move Your Body", "To Be Young", "Blood On Your Hands", "She's Dangerous") from the band's forthcoming debut album "Pedal To The Medal" via their brand-new widget that you can find Century Media's MySpace page.
Furthermore, the band will be promoting their new album on their European headlining tour with I Am Ghost, Devil's Gift and Fei Comodo (UK only) running from October 'til early December, find below an updated list of dates.
And if you look forward to hearing the entire album, you have the chance to do this as Myspace presents an exclusive pre-listening of "Pedal To The Metal" from August 8th to 15th, 2008 on their MySpace page.
Here are the BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART tour dates: More...
Oceano Posts Photos Too Brutal for Myspace
Chicago deathcore metal band, OCEANO, recently posted up a number of pictures onto MySpace, which were promptly removed by site administrators for being "too violent."
Under MySpace rules and regulations, "images of violence are prohibited" on the popular social networking site. This led to the photos being taken down "within a half hour" according to OCEANO guitarist Andrew Mikhail. "They even took them off our personal profiles. Guess they were too raunchy after all." More...
Contraband Candy Posts Part 2 Of Tuska Feature
Contraband Candy has posted part two of their Tuska Open Air feature. Here's the lowdown from the creators:
"Yep, we got there in the end! In spite of nearly killing ourselves with drink at Wacken, we?ve bounced back, got our shit together and put together Part 2 of our Tuska Festival programme.
"And what a face-melter it is too! You really don't want to miss René and Nico from Entombed discussing what would make a cool female Metal band, which beers get you up and dancing and the low self-esteem of Swedish musicians! We chat to beer soaked forest dwelling folk-metallers Korpiklaani, plus major league guitar legend Carl Saunders of Nile talks about guitars, Elizabeth Taylor, his new side project and being 'Ithyphallic' - yes, you ALMOST know what that means, but let Carl tell you himself! And we visit the dark side with cult Finnish Black Metallers Horna.
"This one's really cooking, so don't miss it!"
You can watch the full feature over at Contraband Candy's site or below: More...
Volbeat Posts New Video Online
Blabbermouth.net reports: "Maybelenne i Hofteholder", the new video from Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's third studio album, "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood", which is scheduled for release on September 1 via Mascot Records. The follow-up to "Rock The Rebel / Metal The Devil" features 14 new tracks, including a SOCIAL DISTORTION cover as a bonus cut on all editions. Seven of the songs share a common lyrical theme, which will be continued on future records, and the artwork is also based on this storyline. The CD was recorded at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen, who also worked with the group on its previous two records. More...
Machine Head Singer Speaks On Supporting Metallica
Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn has posted the following message online, regarding the bands support slot on Metallica's North American tour: "We are so fuckin stoked beyond belief to be main support to METALLICA in America, we're speechless!!! Dream come true type shit! Let's fuckin' tear America to pieces!!!"
You can catch Machine Head supporting Metallica on these dates: More...
August Burns Red Posts New Video Online
Blabbermouth.net reports: "Back Burner", the new video from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based Christian metalcore quintet AUGUST BURNS RED, can be viewed below. The clip was shot in the group's hometown with ith Endeavor Media (SILVERSTEIN). The song comes off AUGUST BURNS RED's second full-length album, "Messengers" (Soild State), which entered The Billboard 200 chart at No. 81 in June 2007. More...
Job For A Cowboy Announces More Tour Dates
Job For A Cowboy have added some more tour dates to their upcoming trek with All Shall Perish, Hate Eternal, Animosity and Annotations Of An Autopsy.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Bring Me The Horizon Posts New Video Online
Bring Me The Horizon have posted the brand new video for, "The Comedown" online, which you can check out below.
The song comes from the bands forthcoming new album, "Suicide Season" which is due to be released October 6th. More...
Short Sharp Shock Posts New Song Online
British crossover thrashers SSS have released a brand new track, titled "Ride The Best - Fuck The Rest", from their upcoming new album, "The Dividing Line."
Check out SSS's ode to skateboarding, "Ride The Best - Fuck The Rest" at Earache Records’ MySpace page
Due out on September 29th in Europe and November 11th in the US, the limited
edition first pressing of "The Dividing Line" comes with a free SK8+DESTROY 7"
picture disc featuring bonus tracks not included on the album. This exclusive freebie also features a very special and amusing guest appearance from English comedian and musician FRANK SIDEBOTTOM.
For more SSS news and info, head to their MySpace page
Dawn of Retaliation Announces New Vocalist
Noregian metallers, Dawn of Retaliation, welcome their new vocalist Robert Maurischat with the following message:
"We are happy to announce that Robert Maurischat has joined Dawn of retaliation as our new vocalist. Because of family and time reasons he replaces our brother Martin Handelman, who has been with us since the the beginning of the band, and has contributed so much to the band."
"Speaking of the new record, we've all been hard at work writing and demoing new material to release. Working on gigs in the upcoming months."
Withersoul Seeks New Keyboardist
Virginia doom metallers, Withersoul, have issued the following update regarding the departure of their keyboardist Jesse:
"First off, no there is no bad blood between our current keyboardist and the rest of us. Jesse's been kind enough to give us a few months advance notice before he actually leaves the band. We have nothing but love for him and wish him the very best..."
"We're an established doom metal band on a small indie label soon to have European distribution with our next release. Hitting the studio soon for said next release. Sound interesting?" More...
Paradise Lost Drummer Quits The Band
Paradise Lost drummer Jeff Singer has reportedly left the group, forcing the band to cancel their South American tour. The group have posted the following message online:
"It is with regret that we have to announce the cancellation of our South American tour, sincere apologies to all the fans and promoters involved but this decision follows the announcement of the departure of our drummer Jeff Singer. We are committed to doing the 20th anniversary 'Unholy Trinity' dates in Europe with a stand in drummer but it will be impossible to find and appoint a new drummer in time for the shows in South America . We hope to reschedule a South American tour next year."
Jeff Singer himself has posted the following statement regarding his departure:
"Dear everyone,
"I guess no one would have seen this coming but as of the end of August I will no longer be drumming for Paradise Lost. I have decided to hang up my sticks altogether. It is an incredibly hard decision to have had to make as drumming has been my life for as long as I can remember and through good and bad has been my living for nearly 20 years. It is going to be very difficult I am sure and after four and a half years I will miss Nick, Aaron, Steve, Greg (and Milly) very much but in my heart I know that it is the correct thing for me to do.
"So why am I leaving, well, to be honest it is a difficult thing to explain in a few paragraphs, but here goes. More...
Tank Albums To Be Re-Issued This September
Metal Mind Productions reports:
"Metal Mind Productions presents re-releases of three full-length albums from the discography of TANK - one of the most influential formations which emerged in the beginnings of the N.W.O.B.H.M. madness. Power Of Hunter, This Means War and Honour & Blood will be available in new digipak editions limited to 2,000 copies each. More...
Sylosis Posts New Song Online
U.K. based metallers Sylosis have posted the title track from their forthcoming album, "Conclusion Of An Age" online at their official Myspace page. You can check it out at this location. The album is set to be released on October 24th.
The tracklisting for "Conclusion Of An Age" is as follows: "Desolate Seas," "After Lifeless Years," "Blackest Skyline," "Transcendence," "Reflections Through Fire," "Conclusion Of An Age," "Swallow The World," "Teras," "Withered," "Last Remaining Light," "Stained Humanity," "Oath Of Silence"
Dream Evil Reveals DVD Details
Dream Evil has revealed the details behind their forthcoming 2CD & DVD retrospective package, "A Gold Medal In Metal" which can be viewed below.
Gold Medal In Metal (Alive & Archive) DVD+2CD:
Gold Medal Disc – DVD (100:45):
Live Maerd (67:45)
1. "United"
2. "Blind Evil"
3. "Fire! Battle! In Metal!"
4. "In Flames You Burn"
5. "Crusaders' Anthem"
6. "Back From The Dead"
7. "Higher On Fire"
8. "The Prophecy"
9. "Made Of Metal"
10. "Heavy Metal In The Night"
11. "Let Me Out"
12. "The Chosen Ones"
13. "The Book Of Heavy Metal"
14. "Chasing The Dragon"
15. "Children Of The Night" More...
The Haunted Posts New Song Online
Swedish metallers The Haunted have posted a brand new song entitled, "Moronic Colossus" online. You can check it out by heading to the bands official Myspace page. The song comes from the bands forthcoming new album, "Versus" which is scheduled to be released on the following dates:
Sweden: Wednesday, September 17th
Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Benelux / Italy: Friday, September 19th
UK / France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Rest Of Europe: Monday, September 22nd
Spain / Portugal: Tuesday, September 23rd
Finland / Hungary: Wednesday, September 24th
Video Of Metallica With King Diamond Posted Online
Professionally filmed footage of King Diamond's colloboration with Metallica at this past weekends Ozzfest event has posted online and you can check it out below. The band performed a medly of Mercyful Fate songs with the legendary frontman including "Corpse Without A Soul" and "Satan's Fall." More...
Believer Reveals More Album Details
Believer vocalist/guitarist Kurt Bachman has posted the following update:
"Hi everyone. Please forgive my blogging absence. Everything is going great with the record. We just recorded some amazing guest guitar solos from Joe Rico (SACRIFICE) and Rocky Gray (EVANESCENCE, SOUL EMBRACED, LIVING SACRIFICE) with some other guests on the way (not too many though). We hope to also have some label info and a release date to you very soon, so stand-by...
"Thanks again to all of you who are talking this up and keeping the buzz alive. Also, thank you for your patience. We just want it to sound amazing when you finally hear it!"
Tombs Begins Recording New Album
TOMBS has entered Etching Tin Studios in Richmond, VA to begin work on their Relapse Records debut, "Winter Hours." TOMBS will produce the full length with engineer Ian Whalen. Advance song titles include "The Divide," "Gossamer," "The Great Silence," and "Filled With Secrets." "Winter Hours" will see a February 2009 release date.
Additionally, TOMBS has announced more dates for their headlining September tour in the United Kingdom and Europe. These dates will also include a performance at the Trainspotting Fest in Germany alongside CAPSULE, ULTRA DOLPHINS, PULLING TEETH, and more.
Here are the latest Tombs tour dates (with more to be announced soon): More...
Bonded By Blood Guitarist Comments On M.O.D. Tour
BONDED BY BLOOD is currently preparing for two big tours coming up soon. The first of which is a U.S. run with the ever-sarcastic M.O.D. Guitarist, Alex Lee, recounts the band's first meeting with M.O.D.
ringleader, Billy Milano at his club in Texas. "Billy's a cool guy and we loved hanging out with him. We all took to giving each other nicknames. I remember him starting to call us 'Bonded By Burritos' at some point. Billy's a man who loves his beaner jokes!"
Not to be outdone, even the bartender at the club got into the action. "The bartender started ripping on Billy after a while," said Alex. "He'd make fun of his thick Bronx accent - even called him a drama queen for some reason."
On the subject of BONDED BY BLOOD's upcoming U.S. trek with M.O.D, Alex says that "We all had a lot of good times before and we're looking forward to hanging out with Billy and his band on the tour. We also can't wait to see all of the familiar faces we saw the last time we passed through on the THRASHING LIKE A MANIAC tour. I hope that those guys told their friends and that we see many more new faces along the way."
Catch BONDED BY BLOOD with M.O.D; thrashers-in-crime FUELED BY FIRE and NIHILIST on the following dates: More...
War From A Harlots Mouth Posts Tour Dates, Song
WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH has uploaded the track "no hi 5 for coward" taken from their upcoming limited split 5" with Dead Flesh Fashion to be released on Sharkmen Records. You can find the track on the band's Myspace profile.
As previously reported WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH is heading out to their first ever US tour this week along with PSYOPUS, FUCK THE FACTS and label mates LEFT TO VANISH.
Here are the GRINDING INTO CATACLYSM TOUR dates with PSYOPUS, FUCK THE FACTS, WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH, and LEFT TO VANISH: More...
Staind Posts New Album Online For Streaming
Staind has posted their forthcoming album, "The Illusion Of Progress," online for streaming in its entirety at The Fight Network. You can listen to it by clicking here. The album is scheduled for an August 19th release date.
Trouble And Minsk To Team Up For Tour
Trouble have announced that they will be heading out on a Fall tour with Minsk with the following tour dates announced thus far:
September 11 - Hamilton, ON @ Casbah
September 12 - Toronto, ON @ Blue Moon
September 13 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft
September 14 - Brooklyn, NY @ Williamsburg Music Hall
September 15 - New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
September 16 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
September 17 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
September 18 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
September 19 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11 Tavern
September 20 - Cleveland, OH @ The Jigsaw
Decapitated Guitarist Issues Band Update
Decapitated's lead guitarist Waclaw “Vogg” Kieltyka has recently posted a blog regarding the future of the band, which reads as follows:
“As you probably know, I have been pretty quiet about the whereabouts of the band and the future and I’d like to inform you that we are on indefinite hiatus for now. I feel that it is too early to continue or try to continue without Vitek and/or Covan at this particular moment.
"Regarding Covan. He’s recovering now and needs all the time in the world to comeback to a normal life. So I want to wait for him, so we could both decide what the future will hold for DECAPITATED.
"I definitely want to keep on playing and touring as it’s very important for me to keep on playing music. While we have this break with DECAPITATED, I’d like to mention that I’m open to explore options regarding joining or touring as a session player. Given the seriousness of the project, I could work on dedicating as much time as possible to it.
"I also want to express my respect for everyone who has supported the families of Vitek and Covan on any kind of way since the accident.”
Devildriver Frontman Issues Ozzfest Recap
Devildriver frontman Dez Fafara has posted the following blog regarding his Ozzfest experience:
"The night before Ozzfest (August 9th) we were in Houston and it was cracking thunder and pouring down rain. The following morning after a five hour drive I awoke at 9am in Dallas to the sound of metal bands!
"To mention any bands , whom I liked or didn't would only single out my particular taste, instead of drawing attention to the fact that the lineup was diverse, massive in the fact that it had well established artists as well as solo projects and shoot offs from other bands . More...
Lenny Kravitz Denies Velvet Revolver Rumours
Lenny Kravitz has denied the rumours that he is set to become the new singer for rock supergroup Velvet Revolver, stating: “I know and love the Velvet Revolver guys but there is no truth to the story about me joining their band.”
Kravitz has apparantly not had any contact with Velvet Revolver as of late as he has been busy touring Europe.
Lenny Kravitz is the latest addition to the Velvet Revolver rumour list, joining ex-Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach and Spacehog singer Royston Langdon.
Trivium Posts New Song Online
Trivium has posted a brand new song online entitled, "Into The Mouth Of Hell We March" which is available for streaming at the bands official Myspace page. The song comes from the bands forthcoming effort, "Shogun" which will be released September 30th in North America.
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