Metal News for September 11, 2008
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31 news articles posted on this day.
Nonpoint Set For Headline Tour w/ 12 Stones
NONPOINT has announced plans for a U.S. headlining tour this fall. The band will be joined by 12 Stones and ANew Revolution on all shows, as well as Royal Bliss and Midnight To Twelve. Set to kick off October 15th in Atlanta, the tour will be Nonpoint's first since the departure of guitarist Andrew Goldman. Joining the band in Goldman's place for the tour will be Chicago based guitarist, Zach Broderick.
Undaunted by their hectic touring schedule, Nonpoint has already begun writing their next album, which they currently have slotted for a 2009 release.
The End Records Posts Free Sampler On Amazon.com
The End Records has posted a free 16-song sampler from Amazon.com for download as MP3s. The sampler includes songs by MADE OUT OF BABIES, LORDI, MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE, NADJA, JARBOE & JUSTIN K BROADRICK, and many more.
Paint It Black And Trash Talk To Tour Europe
Paint It Black And Trash Talk are heading overseas to being thieir European tour. Here is the word directly from PIB:
"This one goes out to all our friends across the Atlantic. In two short days we'll be on a plane crossing the ocean with our friends Trash Talk, to launch a 16-day assault on the shores of Europe. We're all really fucking excited about this tour, not only because it's going to be amazing playing with Trash Talk every night, but because its the first time that either band has been to Europe since the release of our new albums on Reflections Records. Traveling far from home, seeing new things, and meeting new people is one of the most exciting privileges of being in a band. We're grateful for all the support that "New Lexicon" has received in Europe since its release in February, and we can't wait to play! We'll see you very soon in one of these cities:
Sept 12 arnhem, holland @ the stage
Sept 13 linkoping, sweden @ deadfest
Sept 14 hamburg, germany @ hafenklang
Sept 15 berlin, germany @ cassiopeia/skatehalle
Sept 16 prague, czech republic @ 007
Sept 17 vienna, austria @ arena
Sept 18 trier, germany @ exhaus
Sept 19 stuttgart, germany @ juha west
Sept 20 duisburg, germany @ light in the dark festival (early show)
Sept 20 tilburg, holland @ zxzw festival (late show)
Sept 21 paris, france @ le klub
Sept 22 london, england @ the fighting cocks
Sept 23 newport, wales @ le pub
Sept 24 manchester, england @ star & garter
Sept 25 leeds, england @ trash
Sept 26 brighton, england @ the engine room
Sept 27 izegem, germany @ ill blood fest More...
Unearth Plans Baltimore Preview, Meet and Greet
Unearth will be making an appearance in Baltimore to preview their upcoming album, "The March," and hold a meet and greet at The Soundgarden. Fans can meet members of the band and receive an autographed booklet from the new album "The March" when you pre-order it. It's all happening September 18th at Baltimore's premier independent retail shop THE SOUNDGARDEN!
Location
The Soundgarden
1616 Thames St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-563-9011
www.cdjoint.com
DATE: SEPTEMBER 18th
TIME: 7:15 PM
Call the store or visit http://cdjoint.com/nitb.cfm for details.
Jesu Streaming Entire "Why Are We Not Perfect?" EP
Jesu is streaming their entire "Why Are We Not Perfect?" EP online on whyarewenotperfect.com.
The new EP features five songs, two songs of which originally appeared on the vinyl only split 12" with eluvium. "Why Are We Not Perfect?" was released this week on September 9, 2008. The tracklisting is as follows:
1. farewell
2. blind and faithless
3. why are we not perfect
4. farewell (alternative version)
5. why are we not perfect (alternative version)
Municipal Waste To Play Hometown Gig w/ LOG
For one night only, MUNICIPAL WASTE will thrash the audience to its knees alongside fellow Virginians, THIS TIME IT'S WAR and the mighty LAMB OF GOD in Richmond, VA on November 24, 2008 when hometown heroes unite on the same stage. The show will take place at The National with a start time of 6 PM.
You can catch MUNICIPAL WASTE on these tour dates:
October 8 - Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar (w/ THE CASUALTIES)
October 9 - Philadelphia, PA @ J C Dobbs (w/ THE CASUALTIES)
October 10 - Buffalo, NY @ Club Paradise (w/ THE CASUALTIES)
October 12 - Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest (w/ THE CASUALTIES)
November 1 - Gainsville, FL @ The Fest!
November 24 Richmond, VA @ The National (w/LAMB OF GOD)
Unholy Signs To Prosthetic Records
Prosthetic Records has announced the signing of Syracuse, NY’s UNHOLY to the Los Angeles-based label’s ranks. Currently writing material for the band’s second full-length record, the forthcoming effort will be the follow-up to the band’s debut, "Blood Of The Medusa," which saw a June 2007 release through Lambgoat Records.
“We're really excited to share our future with Prosthetic Records, I think we'll fit well with their roster of already great bands,” UNHOLY guitarist Jonathan Dennison says. “We've been hard at work writing new material for our upcoming record with the addition of Billy Price on vocals, slated for spring of 2009. To say the least, this record will be very innovative and hard hitting...for extreme music fans everywhere!”
Featuring members of Path of Resistance, Another Victim, Godbelow, and Santa Sangre, UNHOLY most recently added Price to its ranks and the as-yet untitled effort will be the vocalist’s recording debut with the band. Two pre-production tracks are available on the band’s official MySpace page, while UNHOLY will enter Syracuse's Moresound Studios (Ed Gein) in November to record the forthcoming effort. More...
Apocalyptica Posts New Video For "Grace" Online
Apocalyptica has released their new video "Grace," from the album "Worlds Collide." The video and song features Japanese guitarist Tomoyasu Hotei. This is Apocalpytica's first animated video and their first instrumental song video since "Somewhere Around Nothing." More...
Sakkuth Announces Release Date For New Album
Known locally for their aggressive live act, vicious vocals and devestating drums, Sakkuth have returned from a hiatus with an album 3 years in the making. The formidable fivesome are finally releasing their third full length album - From Wretched Blood. Available in stores
and via all digital retail outlets on October 18, From Wretched Blood has been featured on radio worldwide with Sakkuth's latest hit, "Suffering Dead".
Guitarist Scott McIvor makes his triumphant writing debut with From Wretched Blood, an intense journey into the heart of Melodic Death Metal. Based in Brisbane, Sakkuth have long been recognized for their brutal blast beats, severe guitar riffs and violent style of playing. Showcasing Sakkuth's tighter and more developed sound, From Wretched Blood is a forty minute demonstration of Sakkuth's evolution from an entertaining local act to monstrous masters of metal.
Sakkuth are planning their much anticipated return to the stage with an east coast tour late 2008/early 2009. Sakkuth will also be headlining at Monstrothic (Metal of Honor) on the 14th of November.
Brain Drill Announces New Bassist
Santa Cruz, CA's Brain Drill is pleased to announce the addition of Ivan Munguia as the bands new bassist. Ivan has played bass for metal acts such as Carnivorous and Odious Mortem. "I'm stoked to be playing with such high caliber musicians, in a band as crushing and talented as Brain Drill. Soon, we'll be out on the road laying waste to crowds, and delivering some sick new tunes" comments Ivan. Brain Drill is currently hard at work rehearsing with Ivan and Joe to get them up to speed on the band's current material and plan to hit the road as soon as they can. Brain Drill is also currently hard at work on new tracks for the follow up to their devastating debut "Apocalyptic Feasting".
Necrophagist Reveals New Album Details
Necrophagist mainman Muhammed Suiçmez recently gave an interview with Metal Injection. In the interview he talks about what the band has planned for 2009 aswell as his gear and the recent tour with Carcass. You can check it out below. More...
Metallica Posts All Of "Death Magnetic" Online
Metallica has uploaded their new album, "Death Magnetic" online in its entirety at their official website.
The band has also posted the following message online:
"So what will you be doing tonight? We'll be celebrating the release of Death Magnetic by visiting one of Lars' favorite record stores, GUF in Copenhagen, Denmark.
"Located near the Townhall Square at Vestergade 17, GUF will be open at 11 PM to start selling Death Magnetic one hour before anyone else in continental Europe! More...
Tsunami Signs With Killerpool Records
Killerpool Records has announced the signing of Italian heavy rock band Tsunami for the worldwide release of their debut album. More details will be announced at a later date, but in the meantime, you can check out some of their material on the band's MySpace page.
It Dies Today Posts New Single Online
It Dies Today has posted a demo of a brand new song entitled, "Thank You For Drinking" online. You can check it out at their official Myspace. The song comes from their new album, "Lividity" which is expected to be released in early 2009.
Viking Skull Announces U.K. Tour Dates
British rockers Viking Skull will be hitting the road this December to support their forthcoming new album, entitled "Doom, Gloom, Heartache & Whiskey" which is currently scheduled for a November release.
The tour dates are as follows:
Dec. 1st - Bristol Academy
Dec. 2nd - Newcastle Academy
Dec. 3rd - Stoke Sugarmill
Dec. 4th - Nottingham Rock City
Dec. 5th - Sheffield Corporation
Dec. 6th - Wales, Hard Rock Hell
Dec. 7th - Manchester Music Box
Dec. 8th - Glasgow Cathouse
Dec. 9th - York Fibbers
Dec. 10th - Nuneaton Queens Hall
Dec. 11th - Peterborough The Park
Dec. 12th - London The Borderline
Dec. 13th - Kettering Sawyers
Children Of Bodom Posts New Video Online
Finnish metallers Children Of Bodom has posted their new video online for the song, "Smile Pretty For The Devil" at Head Bangers Blog. You can check it out below (please note, only residents of the United States are able to watch the clip.)
The song comes off the bands latest effort, "Bloddrunk" and the band will soon be heading out on the road with The Black Dahlia Murder and Between The Buried And Me to support the album. More...
Ted Nugent To Appear In Guitar Hero: World Tour
Ted Nugent is the latest rock legend to be added to the forthcoming game, Guitar Hero: World Tour. He will join Ozzy Osbourne, Jimi Hendrix and Sting as one of the games boss duel characters, providing his voice and likeness. his song "Stranglehold" will also be featured in the game.
Guitar Hero:World Tour will be released in Winter.
The Red Death Calls It A Day
New York based metalcore act the Red Death has posted the following message online:
"So we're calling it a day and hanging up The Red Death. It's been a fun ride and our thanks go out to Metal Blade Records for giving us the first opportunity to bring our music to a larger audience, Siege Of Amida and Ferret Records for doing all the leg work on the release of Godmakers, the past members of this entity for their contributions, and everyone out there across the US that put us up, fed us drinks or joints, put on a show, put a tour together, or bought some merch. The past six years have been incredibly memorable.
"We're all onto different projects and pursuits with Aaron being involved with recording at Moresound Studios in Syracuse, NY and totally ripping at the controls, Paul's doing vocals for the next DEVIL HIS DUE record, Graham's jamming with FREYA, Mark's involved with his video editing and recording projects and looking for a band to jam with, and Jordan's gonna be chillin like a dude for a while and looking to jam as well. More...
Opeth Mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt Reflects On Tour
Opeth mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has posted the following update:
"Just got back from the latest trip which included Sweden (well, well), Holland, Japan, China and Australia. Phew!
"First up, the Swedish gig in Malmö, down South of the country fucking RULED! It was one of my favourite gigs here, we played alright and all but the crowd were just AMAZING! I'll never talk shit about Southern Sweden again (did I ever???)!
"Holland was OK, good crowd but I don't know, seemed like a standard gig from our side. We just did it and left and now I've pretty much forgotten about it. Always love playing Holland though. What I remember most was having some childhood friends come over and party with us plus I saw the dude that used to sing with Artch there ('Hey Jimmy, glass o' whisky please...'), remember them? More...
Shinedown Performs On Jay Leno Show
Video of Shinedown performing their song, "Second Chance" has been posted online. You can check it out below. More...
AC/DC Announces North American Tour Dates
Rock legends AC/DC has announced the first tour dates in support of their forthcoming new album, "Black Ice."
The tour dates are as follows:
Oct. 28: Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (Wachovia Arena)
Oct. 30: Chicago (Allstate Arena)
Nov. 3: Indianapolis (Conseco Fieldhouse)
Nov. 5: Auburn Hills, Mich. (Palace of Auburn Hills)
Nov. 7: Toronto (Rogers Centre)
Nov. 9: Boston (TD Banknorth Garden)
Nov. 12-13: New York (Madison Square Garden)
Nov. 15: Washington, D.C. (Verizon Center)
Nov. 17: Philadelphia (Wachovia Center)
Nov. 19: East Rutherford, N.J. (IZOD Center)
Nov. 21: Columbus, Ohio (Schottenstein Center)
Nov. 23: Minneapolis (Xcel Energy Center)
Nov. 25: Denver (Pepsi Center)
Nov. 28: Vancouver (General Motors Place)
Nov. 29: Seattle (KeyArena)
Nov. 30: Tacoma, Wash. (Tacoma Dome)
Dec. 2: Oakland, Calif. (Oracle Arena)
Dec. 6: Los Angeles (The Forum)
Dec. 10: Phoenix (US Airways Center)
Dec. 12: San Antonio (AT&T Center)
Dec. 14: Houston (Toyota Center)
Dec. 16: Atlanta (Philips Arena)
Dec. 18: Charlotte, N.C. (Time Warner Cable Arena)
Despised Icon Begins Writing New Album
Canadian metallers Despised Icon has posted the following update:
"I can’t believe we won’t be playing a single show in the next 2 months! Europe was amazing as always. Hung out with CEPHALIC CARNAGE every day, partying to Lenzig’s dance music classics.
"Those European festivals were bigger then anything we imagined. I don’t think we’ve ever played in front of that many people before! More...
Obituary Announces California Store Signing
Death metal legends Obituary will make a special appearance at Rasputin Music in Campbell, California on September 25th where they will be signing autographs for fans. there will be no performance in the store itself but they will be playing at Slimsin in San Francisco, California. The band will be available to meet from 5:30pm onwards.
Satyricon To Answer Fans Questions
A posting from Norwegian black metal legends Satyricon reads as follows:
"If you have any questions about the song writing, equipment, the studio process, touring...anything concerning the album and our upcoming live activities, send your question to us now (here: musician@satyricon.no). We, Frost and Satyr will answer you to our best ability!"
the bands new album, "The Age Of Nero" has yet to have a North American release date confirmed, although it will be released in Europe on November 3rd.
New Metallica Album Released Early In The U.K.
Metallica's new album, "Death Magnetic" has received an early release in the United Kingdom after the bands label Vertigo, told stores to release the album due to it being leaked heavily.
A spokesperson for HMV states: "We were advised yesterday by the label that because it's been leaked quite heavily, they should bring forward its physical release and allow retailers to merchandise it. That was the communication we received and we've responded to that. I'd imagine it's a similar picture across the whole of retail"
Kataklysm Begins Shooting New Video
Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono has posted the following update:
“A while back ago we made the decision to have the title track ‘Prevail‘ be the next video clip. After carefully thinking it over, we have now decided to go with our original plan and shoot the video for ‘Blood in Heaven.’ Lots of fans have been asking us to do a clip for that song so we decided, ‘why not, it’s all about the fans anyways!’ Besides, ‘Prevail‘ is already a massive live song and doesn’t need any more of a push. There are other gems on this album that we want to introduce so here it goes!
"We wanted to do something cool with this one so we’re hiring someone that will be filming us on the upcoming tour everywhere we go. We want you guys, the fans, to be in the video so come hang out at the shows; the camera will be rolling everyday! We will be incorporating some live Kataklysmic action as well. More...
Every Time I Die Announces U.S. Tour Dates
Everytime I Die has announced a long headlining tour of the United States.
The tour dates are as follows:
October 11 - Irvine, CA @ Lisk Fest
October 12 - San Diego, CA @ SOMA Sidestage
October 13 - Fresno, CA @ The Exit
October 14 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
October 16 - Anchorage, AK @ Chillkoot Charlies
October 17 - Anchorage, AK @ Club Millennium
November 1 - Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti
November 2 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
November 3 - Ottawa, ON @ Babylon
November 4 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
November 5 - London, ON @ The Salt Lounge
November 6 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
November 7 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
November 8 - Iowa City, IA @ Picador
November 9 - Columbia, MO @ Blue Note
November 11 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
November 12 - Joplin, MO @ The Foundry Music Theatre
November 13 - Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre
November 14 - Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
November 15 - Greenville, SC @ Handlebar
November 17 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
November 18 - Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox
November 19 - Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club
November 20 - Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
November 21 - South Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock
November 22 - Farmingdale, NY @ The Crazy Donkey
November 23 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
Scar Symmetry Parts Ways With Vocalist
Swedish death metallers, Scar Symmetry, have issued the following update regarding the departure of vocalist Christian Älvestam:
"Dear friends."
"A few months ago we decided to part ways with Christian. The reasons are mainly the clichéd 'business and creative differences' and lack of interpersonal chemistry. We came to a point where the band's existence was in jeopardy because of these differences, and the only way for us to continue with an inspired state of mind was to go through with this change in the line-up." More...
Skindred Posts Live Video From Summer Sonic 2008
A live video of Skindred performing their song "Rat Race" at this year's Summer Sonic festival in Japan has made it's way online and can be viewed below.
Skindred's new single, "Trouble" impacts radio on September 23rd. More...
Blackened Prepares Debut Album
Blackened, the new Connecticut-based hardcore/metal band featuring current and former members of Hatebreed (bassist Chris Beattie and original drummer and founding member Dave Russo) as well as current Connecticut contenders and alum alike, including vocalist Jay Reason (The Distance) and guitarist Chris Legg (Fastbreak), has posted a demo version of the song "Let Them Drink Venom" on its MySpace page.
For their forthcoming debut, appropriately titled "This Means War," the band has joined up with Think Fast! Records, a label not only responsible for introducing bands like Have Heart and Outbreak, but also spanning a back catalog containing veterans like Sick Of It All and Ignite. Think Fast! Records co-owner Ryan O'Connor comments: "When we received the Blackened demo tracks, we immediately knew that these guys were onto something special. The amazing line-up aside, these songs are crafted in a different vein than all of their past bands, which was the most impressive point of all. We're very excited to bring the first taste of Blackened to the world."
"This Means War" is scheduled for release on January 20, 2009.
Avenged Sevenfold Cancels Rest of Current US Tour
Citing vocal strain for M. Shadows, Avenged Sevenfold has cancelled the remaining shows of their current US tour with Shadows Fall and co-headlining dates with Buckcherry. They will be begin touring again October 15 in Osko, Japan and will begin touring again in the US in November with Buckcherry and Saving Abel beginning November 4.
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