Metal News for August 31, 2008
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18 news articles posted on this day.
Norma Jean Set To Headline "The Anti Mother" Tour
Norma Jean will headline "The Anti Mother Tour" presented by Solid State Records. The six-week nationwide U.S. tour with additional sponsorship from Hot Topic and Monster Energy Drink kicks off Friday, October 3 in Knoxville, TN and wraps Saturday, November 15 in the band's hometown of Atlanta, GA. Norma Jean will be joined by fellow labelmates Haste The Day, The Showdown, MyChildren MyBride, Children 18-:3 (October 3--October 26) and Oh, Sleeper (October 28--November 15).
Norma Jean's explosive fourth album, "The Anti Mother," was recently released Seattle indie Solid State, debuting at #29 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart, with over 16,000 copies sold in the first week alone.
In other news, Norma Jean just shot a video for their debut single "Robots 3, Humans 0." The band picked Daniel Chestnut (Hurley Entertainment) to direct the conceptual video that delves into the song's themes of jealousy, confusion and rage. Expect to hear news of the video debut soon.
Here are the Norma Jean headlining "The Anti Mother Tour" dates with Haste the Day, The Showdown, Mychildren Mybride, and Children 13:8: More...
Hot Buttered Anal Signs To Spare Change Records
Spare Change Records has announced the signing of Rhode Island's Hot Buttered Anal. A new song, "Time Is The Enemy," off of the upcoming album, "Lies," is posted on the label's MySpace page now. The new album hits stores October 7th. Pre-orders for the album will be available soon at sparechangerecords.com.
Brutal Truth Announces European Tour Dates
Brutal Truth kicked off a brief European tour last week, starting with the Hole In The Sky festival. Here are the upcoming tour dates:
08/31 Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
09/01 Bristol, UK @ The Croft
09/02 London, UK @ Underworld
09/03 Helsinki, Finland @ Nosturi
09/04 Meran, Italy @ Jungle
09/05 Pinarella, Italy @ Rock Planet
09/06 Rome, Italy @ Ralalockness
09/07 Cremona, Italy @ CSA Dordoni
New Master MP3, "Slaves to Society," Available
The title track from MASTER's upcoming album, "Slaves to Society" (out September 16th, 2008 on Ibex Moon) has been posted for download on the official Ibex Moon Records MySpace page.
The album, released last year on Twilight Records in Europe, is being reissued through Ibex Moon Records with bonus tracks.
In other news, the veteran death metal band led by frontman/bassist Paul Speckmann will tour the United States for the first time in a decade to coincide with the release of their new album. The tour dates for the upcoming tour are: More...
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Interview With Jon Schaffer Of Iced Earth
American metal legends Iced Earth are finally finishing the legacy of their Something Wicked storyline began ten years ago with the album "Something Wicked This Way Comes." The culmination of the story, titled "The Crucible of Man," will be released this September just before the band goes on a headlining tour across North America. Founding member and guitarist Jon Schaffer recently answered some questions about the upcoming album and the Something Wicked storyline during a phone interview from his studio. More...
Austrian Death Machine's Video To Premiere
Austrian Death Machine's debut music video for the track
"Get to the Choppa" off their debut release "Total Brutal" will premiere on MySpace metal on Wednesday, September 3rd.
"Total Brutal" debuted on the Billboard album charts at #179 as well as #28 on the Billboard Independent Albums Chart and #7 on the Billboard Heatseekrs Chart.
You can view a teaser for the video "Get To The Choppa" below: More...
Horse The Band Kicks Off "The Art Tour"
HORSE THE BAND kicks off "The Art Tour" next week featuring support from Heavy Heavy Low Low and So Many Dynamos. Here are the latest tour dates:
09/02 Las Cruces, NM @ Code Red Cafe
09/03 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
09/04 Dallas, TX @ The Door
09/05 Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee
09/06 Memphis, TN @ Singleton Community Center
09/07 New Orleans, LA @ The High Ground
09/08 Anniston, AL @ Model City Records
09/10 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
09/11 Orlando, FL @ The Backbooth
09/12 Jacksonville, FL @ Fuel Coffeehouse
09/13 Tampa, FL @ The Springs Theatre
09/14 Charlotte, NC @ The Casbah at Tremont
09/15 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
09/16 Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
09/17 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club
09/18 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel
09/19 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
09/20 Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Theatre
09/21 South Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock
09/22 Farmingdale, NY @ The Crazy Donkey
09/23 Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
09/24 Akron, OH @ Musica
09/25 Detroit, MI @ The Ritz
09/26 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
09/27 Iowa City, IA @ Picador
09/28 St Louis, MO @ Bluebird
09/29 Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot Saloon
09/30 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
10/01 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Sammy Hagar Speaks On Van Halen-McCain Issue
Former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar has said the following regarding Presidential candidate John McCain using the Van Halen song "Right Now":
"When I wrote the lyrics to 'Right Now' I intended them to inspire people to not sit around and wait for something they believed in but to go out and get it ' to make a change however they needed to," he said in a statement. "Whether it was McCain who used the song or if Obama had chosen to use the song, with the current political climate, the lyrics still have the same meaning, and we all need to do something to make a difference, every action counts. In fact, I still feel so strongly about this that I wrote a new song "Cosmic Universal Fashion" with a young Iraqi musician in an attempt to motivate a new generation to the same affect. I am pleased to be associated with the lyrics to my original song and the new one in hopes that both will make people move to make a difference."
New Hammers Of Misfortune MP3s, Cover Art Online
New HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE MP3's have been posted in the MP3 section of their label's website. One song from each album has been posted: "Rats Assembly" from the "Fields" album and "Church Of Broken Glass" from the album of the same name.
The cover art for "Fields" is also available there or viewable directly here.
Lawnmower Deth Guitarist Posts Update
Lawnmower Deth guitarist Concorde Faceripper (Steve Nesfield) has posted the following message online:
"It's Friday, it's 5 o'clock, it's crackerjack!.... well not quite, but it was the start of the weekend of the Full Lawnmower Deth re-union.
"Mr Mutilator arrived at my house looking like I felt... knackered after a long hard week at work. One beer, a bit of a chin wag and a quick change out of the work clothes later, Mr Flymo also arrived and off we went into Nottingham to meet up with Kev for the first LMD rehearsal in over a decade. More...
Dark Funeral Posts Update From The Studio
Dark Funeral guitarist Lord Ahriman has posted the following studio update:
"I’m sorry I didn’t have time to write you an update last weekend. As much as I tried I had to face the fact that time was just not enough.
"Anyway, we’re now two weeks into the pre-production! And even though we’re moving forward with small steps, we’re at least making progress. And that what’s the most important at this stage I think. Our original plan was to be done with the pre-production within three-four weeks, but I have to be honest with myself, the band and you of course. That won’t just happen. So let’s put aside a definite date for now. And let us just focus on writing and working on the new material until we feel that we done, and totally satisfied, whenever now that’ll be!? (read - As soon as possible!) More...
Paria Completes New Album
Nebraska band Paria has finished tracking their new album, titled "The Barnical Cordious." The album was recorded at Infinite Studios and is currently being mixed and mastered by Jason "Jocko" Randall (Ed Gein). An October release via Black Market Activities is expected.
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Metal Masters Enlighten Chicago
In what will likely go down as arguably the best metal tour of the summer, The Metal Masters Tour has been treating fans with four legendary metal bands which include two of the first metal bands ever in Judas Priest and Heaven and Hell, a thrash pioneer in Testament, and Motorhead. This concert lineup is the equivalent to a festival main stage without having to sit through any dismal filler acts or bands that leave fans questioning their metal legitimacy for deserving to be on such a tour.
Being an Iowa resident, I rarely see any classic or larger metal bands roll through, so to see four bands that will likely not stop here again this year, on one bill, was incentive enough for me to make the trip to Chicago. The concert was held on August 19, 2008 at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater (formerly the Tweeter Center). It was also a chance for me to see two of my personal favorite bands in Judas Priest and Testament that I longed to see at least once before they retire, can’t perform live anymore or I die. More...
Nachtmystium, Wolves In The Throne Room Tour
Nachtmystium and Wolves In The Throne Room will team up for a handful of October tour dates. Here are the latest tour dates:
10/10 Portland, OR @ Berbati's Pan
10/11 Ashland, CA @ Stillwater
10/12 Oakland, CA @ Metro
10/14 Phoenix AZ @ The Phix
10/17 Austin, TX @ Red 7
10/18 Denton, TX @ Rubbergloves Rehearsal
10/19 Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee
10/20 Kansas City, MO @ The Riot Room
10/21 Iowa City, IA @ The Picador
10/23 Louisville, KY @ Uncle Pleasant's
10/24 Lansing, MI @ Mac's Bar
10/25 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's
Within Temptation Post "Forgiven" Video Online
Within Temptation have recently posted their new video in support of their European single, "Forgiven." The video contains footage off of their upcoming live DVD, "Black Symphony," which was filmed at the Ahoy in Netherlands with the Metropole Orchestra and is due out on September 23rd. The single for "Forgiven" will be released on September 12th.
Century Media Celebrates 20th Anniversary
2008 has become an extremely exciting year in the history of Century Media Records, one of the world's most respected independent homes for heavy music, as the label is celebrating its 20th anniversary!
The company's Anniversary year started off with an extremely successful, first-ever yard sale/party at the Century Media office in Dortmund (Germany) in June, where several hundred guests partied out on exclusive live shows by Angel Dust and Turisas. A video with impressions from the event can be seen at this location. A photo gallery for this event can be viewed here.
To further celebrate this anniversary Century Media Records will release the very special 2CD compilation "Covering 20 Years Of Extremes" on September 15th in Europe and on October 14th in North America. The various artists covers-release includes 32 mostly exclusive recordings and will be available in stores for the price of one CD. Sticking to the "keep it in the family" slogan, CM approached their artists about covering songs from other acts within the label's repertoire and the response from the musicians was overwhelming.
Some choices were obvious and homages to the bands that influenced them, others were inspired picks. This combination ended up leading to a heavily entertaining and truly special final result across all sub-genres of heavy music.
Here is the tracklisting: More...
Crown the Lost Still Seeking A Drummer
Crown the Lost is still seeking a drummer and has issued the following update on that topic and more:
"Our drummer search is ongoing, as we have several interested applicants entering the vaunted CTL drummer tryout phase. Unfortunately, drummers don't grow on trees here in Pittsburgh, or we'd already be playing shows and being more active on the live front than we currently are. Alas, 'tis not the case, so our hunt continues.
"As for the prospective release of Blind Faith Loyalty, we are oh-so close to inking a worldwide deal that will allow for the album to released in the spring of 2009. Hopefully it will be worth the wait. If not, Renaldi will personally come to your door with a refund coupon along with the cheapest '40 he could scrounge up.
"More to come. Perhaps a surprise or two..."
Torche Announces Fall Tour Dates
Since "Meanderthal" was released in April Toche has been on the road around 11 weeks in the US doing various stints with label mates Harvey Milk and Clouds, a full summer tour with their new friends Boris, as well as a dates with the Sword. Up next they co-headline Europe and the UK with Pelican in to early October, and then two weeks later head out again in the US, but this time headlining for the first time since the albums release. Clouds are the partners in crime for the entire run, while Coliseum and Black Cobra split the the tour as support. Squeezed in there somewhere in early November are their debut set of dates in Japan with Coliseum in support.
8/31 Orlando, FL @ The Back Booth
9/12 Brighton, UK @ Engine Room w/ Pelican
9/13 Sheffield, UK @ Corporation w/ Pelican
9/14 Glasgow, UK @ Oran Mor w/ Pelican
9/15 Belfast, UK @ The Limelight w/ Pelican
9/16 Dublin, UK @ Whelans w/ Pelican
9/17 Birmingham, UK @ Medicine Bar w/ Pelican
9/18 London, UK @ Underworld w/ Pelican
9/19 Bristol, UK @ Croft w/ Pelican
9/20 Hasselt, BE @ Muziekodroom w/ Pelican
9/21 Tilburg, NL @ ZXZW Festival w/ Pelican
9/22 Munster, DE @ Gleiss 22 w/ Pelican
9/23 Hamburg, DE @ Hafenklang w/ Pelican
9/24 Copenhagen, DK @ Loppen w/ Pelican
9/25 Berlin, DE @ Cassiopeia w/ Pelican
9/26 Munich, DE @ Feierwerk w/ Pelican
9/27 Frankfurt, DE @ Nachtleben w/ Pelican
9/28 Dresden, DE @ Beatpol w/ Pelican
9/29 Prague, CZ @ Rock Cafe w/ Pelican
9/30 Budapest, HUN @ A38 w/ Pelican
10/1 Vienna, AT @ Arena w/ Pelican
10/3 Rome, IT @ Init w/ Pelican
10/4 Brescia, IT @ Latte+ w/ Pelican
10/5 Dudingen, CH @ Bad Bonn w/ Pelican
10/6 Stuttgart, DE @ Club Schocken w/ Pelican
10/7 Paris, FR @ Glazart w/ Pelican
10/8 Tourcoing, FR @ Le Grand Mix w/ Pelican
10/9 Vitry Le Francois, FR @ Orange Bleu w/ Pelican
10/10 Koln, DE @ MTC w/ Pelican
10/11 Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique w/ Pelican
10/12 Rotterdam, NL @ Waterfront w/ Pelican
10/24 Athens,GA @ Caladonia w/ Clouds, Coliseum
10/25 Memphis TN @ The Hi-Tone w/ Clouds, Coliseum
10/26 St. Louis, MO @ The Blue Bird w/ Clouds, Coliseum
10/27 Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot w/ Clouds, Coliseum
10/28 Denver, CO @ Larimer w/ Clouds, Coliseum
10/29 Salt Lake City, UT @ Burt’s Tiki w/ Clouds, Coliseum
10/30 Boise, ID @ Neurolux w/ Clouds, Coliseum
10/31 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon w/ Clouds, Coliseum
11/1 Portland, OR @ Satricon w/ Clouds, Coliseum
11/3 San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s w/ Clouds, Coliseum
11/7 Tokyo, Japan @ Shin Okubo Earthdom w/ Coliseum
11/8 Osaka, Japan @ Juso Fandango w/ Coliseum
11/9 Aichi, Japan @ Ikeshita club upset w/ Coliseum
11/10 Kanagawa, Japan @ Yokohama FAD w/ Coliseum
11/11 Tokyo, Japan @ Shibuya O-Nest w/ Coliseum
11/14 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah w/ Clouds, Black Cobra
11/15 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland w/ Clouds, Black Cobra
11/16 Phoenix, AZ @ Phix Gallery w/ Clouds, Black Cobra
11/17 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock w/ Clouds, Black Cobra
11/19 San Antonio,TX @ Rock Bottom w/ Clouds, Black Cobra
11/20 Austin, TX @ Red Seven w/ Clouds, Black Cobra
11/21 Dallas, TX @ The Lounge on Elm St w/ Clouds, Black Cobra
11/22 Houston,TX @ Walter’s on Washington w/ Clouds, Black Cobra
11/23 New Orleans, LA @ Dragon’s Den w/ Clouds, Black Cobra
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