Lullacry Studio Diary Update, 8 Drum Tracks Done

Lullacry entered the famous Finnvox Studios today to record the next full length album. Sami updated his studio diary with this bit:

It's time again to record some new shit for you guys and gals! We went today to the Finnvox Studios and guess what? We have already the first 8 drum tracks ready! I fuckin' love that drum sound you can get there.. I'll update this diary every now and then within the upcoming 5 weeks. I'll also add some pictures from the studios. I'll put my helmet on and go to the heavy metal construction site! Stay tuned!

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Hatebeak To Do Split CD w/ Caninus, Interview

The Black Table has scored an interview with avian-fronted Hatebeak's BLK (Waldo is the singer), discussing various details about being in an avian fronted band and trends in that vein. Here's a sample:

BT: Not minutes after learning of your band, I was pointed to Caninus, an equally punishing torch-to-the-scalp of hardcore and metal fronted by two pit bull terriers. Firstly, is there any truth to the rumors of a split 7" between your two bands in future days? Secondly, do you have title for it yet? Third, which do you think is the most appropriate color for the vinyl -- blood red or tropical green? Lastly, may I please have eight million copies?

BLK: Yes, there is truth to the rumors. We've talked with the fine people in Caninus, and they seem really excited to do it, as are we. It'll be the Faith/Void split for the "00." I do have a working title for the record, but it will remain secret until the unveiling. Yes, you may have eight million copies, but they will be $3 apiece. I guess we could give you a break on the price though.

BT: Can you say with any level of confidence whether we are on the eve of a revolution in punk in which animals govern the mouthpiece?

BLK: No, not at all, although a whale band called Baleen would be sweet.

Read the full article at The Black Table.

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Terror To Shoot Video For 'Overcome'

Terror will be shooting a video for the song "Overcome" with director Kevin Leonard (Nevermore, Himsa) this Saturday (9/18) in Los Angeles. Anyone interested in being a part of the video should show up at 1245 West 1st Street in LA at 10 AM on Saturday.

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The Acacia Strain Part With Drummer

The Acacia Strain have parted ways with long-time drummer Ben Abert for unspecified reasons. Bury Your Dead's Mark Castillo is currently filling in as the group recruits a replacement. Serious candidates can contact the band for more information.

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Commit Suicide Calls It Quits

Pittsburgh death/grind outfit Commit Suicide has reportedly broken up. The split is said to be on amicable terms. Formed four years ago, the group has put out several releases with Willowtip Records. Meanwhile, ex-members can now be found in The Zimmermann Note, whose material can be heard here.

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Marilyn Manson Photos From Fuse's 'Daily Download'

Marilyn Manson and Franz Ferdinand visited Fuse's 'Daily Download' on Friday (September 10) at Fuse Studios in New York City. You can check out the pictures from FilmMagic.

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Sauron New Album Delayed

The release date of Sauron's second full-length album, "For A Dead Race", has been pushed back to October 21 from the previously announced September 20. The delay is being blamed on "manufacturing matters."

The follow-up to 2003's "Universe Of Filth", "For A Dead Race" was recorded at Double Noise Studio and is said to be "more mature, more diverse and most of all more angry" than its predecessor. "Expect eight devastating black metal tracks with a variety of tempo changes," the Dutch black metal band write on their web site. If everything goes well, there will be an LP version released in 2005 with additional artwork and a bonus track. An MP3 of the track "The Pestilencial March" can be downloaded at this location.

Sauron recently recorded a cover of Bathory's "The Rite of Darkness" for an upcoming tribute to Bathory, entitled "Twilight of the Goats", to be released later this year by Black Goat Productions.

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AC/DC Benefit Concert Photos Posted Online

AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue has posted several pictures of AC/DC members Brian Johnson and Cliff Williams at a benefit concert last Friday (Sept. 10) in Ft. Myers, FL to aid the American Red Cross in helping out those whose lives were uprooted by Hurricane Charley. Check out the photos here.

In other news, a German AC/DC photograph book, entitled "AC/DC Hard Rock Live Photos 1976-1980", is scheduled for release in November. Pre-orders are currently being accepted via Amazon Germany.

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Pitchshifter Launch 'P.S.I.entology' Web Site

Pitchshifter have launched a web site dedicated to their upcoming DVD release, "P.S.I.entology". PSIentology.com features "a whopping montage clip of different sections of the DVD at various sizes for differing connection speeds," reads a posting on the group's web site.

In other news, Pitchshifter vocalist J.S. Clayden and bassist Mark Clayden have confirmed This Is Menace as the first signing to their PSI Records label. A preview of the This Is Menace demo track "Dead Man" can be heard at this location. The complete song will be available as one of the bonus features on the upcoming Pitchshifter DVD.

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Godhate To Use Session Bassist On European Tour

Bassist Clabbe Ramberg will be unable to join Swedish death metallers Godhate (formerly Throneaeon) on their upcoming European tour with Benediction and Nominon. Clabbe "has now been suffering from serious ache in his back for more than five weeks and there was nothing he could do to recover soon enough," reads a post on the group's web site. "Luckily enough Andreas Dalström, [who played] bass [for the group] between 1994 and 2002, will be joining for the tour."

The "Thunderstom Over Europe Tour - Part 2", featuring Benediction, Godhate and Nominon, is scheduled to kick off September 17 in Berlin, Germany. A complete list of tour dates can be found at this location.

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Madder Mortem Finish Mixing New Album

Norway's Madder Mortem have finished mixing their new album at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden and at Space Valley Studios. "Right now we're mastering at Strype Audio in Oslo," the band write on their web site. "It's been a long process, but the result will definitely be worth it! The release date has not yet been set, but we promise to tell you all as soon as we know." 12 songs were reportedly recorded for the CD, which is being described as "pretty creepy and dark," with "more experimental and crazy ideas" than its predecessor. Songtitles set to appear on the album include "My Name Is Silence", "Evasions", "Plague On This Land", "M For Malice", "Changeling", "Hypnos" and "Hangman". A late 2004/early 2005 release is expected. Read the studio diary at this location.

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Lamb Of God To Embark On U.K. Tour

Lamb Of God will be embarking on a U.K. tour this December. So far the following dates have been announced:

Nov. 29 – Oxford, UK @ Zodiac
Nov. 30 – Manchester, UK @ University
Dec. 01 – Birmingham, UK @ Academy 2
Dec. 02 – Leeds, UK @ Cockpit
Dec. 03 - Newcastle, UK @ Northumbria Uni
Dec. 05 - Glasgow, UK @ King Tuts
Dec. 06 – Liverpool, UK @ Academy 2
Dec. 07 - Cardiff, UK @ Ifor Bach
Dec. 08 – Exeter, UK @ Lemon Grove
Dec. 09 - Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2
Dec. 10 - London, UK @ Mean Fiddler

Support at the shows will come from Throwdown and As I Lay Dying.
Lamb Of God will be touring in support of their latest album, "Ashes of the Wake", which was released last month through Epic Records. The follow-up to 2003's "As the Palaces Burn" was produced by Machine (White Zombie, (Hed)P.E., Pitchshifter, One Minute Silence) and includes guest appearances by former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and ex-Testament axeman Alex Skolnick.

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Gluecifer DVD Release Date, Title Announced

Norwegian rock 'n' rollers Gluecifer have set a November 15 release date for their DVD, entitled "Royally Stuffed". The disc will feature "almost three hours of Gluecifer stuff, including concert, big interview, all videos, Gluecifer's own tour video plus plus plus," according to a posting on the group's web site.

In other news, Gluecifer have confirmed Captain Murphy and Bonk as the opening bands on their upcoming European tour. "Captain Murphy are from Stockholm, Sweden, and are one of the best bands to come out of that place for years," reads a posting on Gluecifer's web site. "Very groovy stuff with a seventies feel, but not in a lame retro way. More in a cool, heartwarming way. Reports tell about excellent live shows too."

"Bonk are from Oslo, Norway. Their debut album, 'Western Soul', is packed with great tunes played greatly by great people. One of Gluecifer's favorite Norwegian bands this year."

In other news, Martin Kvamme's artwork for Gluecifer's current album, "Automatic Thrill", is included in a book about sleeve and poster art. The book is called "Sonic ­ Visuals for Music" and is published by Die Gestalten Verlag. A lot of other work from Kvamme can also be found in the book that features 320 examples of the best artwork in today's music. Check out Martin Kvamme at www.unitdeltaplus.com.

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