Metal News for September 2, 2008
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31 news articles posted on this day.
Watch A Live Video of TTEOTD With New Singer
A live video with Through the Eyes of the Dead's new singer, Danny Rodriguez, has been posted on YouTube and embedded below. The video is from a recent show on the Capital Chaos tour at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA on August 30. The Capital Chaos tour sees TTEOTD on tour with Whitechapel, Impending Doom and A Different Breed Of Killer.
Danny is still the current singer of Chicago Local band, Erjony. You can check out some of their material here. More...
Watch Thy Will Be Done Performance Videos On UVTV
Rhode Island's THY WILL BE DONE has posted some live videos that were filmed at The Penny Arcade in Rochester, NY when the band was on tour with SWORN ENEMY, DYING FETUS and ORIGIN. The live clips are for the tracks "In The Name Of..." and "Earth's Final Embrace" and can be viewed at UVTV’s website.
"Was And Is To Come" was released in the United States last October through Jamey Jasta's Stillborn Records, and in Japan March 2008 through Toys Factory Records.
Bilocate Announces New Guitarist Alaa Faraj
Jordan metal band, Bilocate, have issued the following update:
"BILOCATE would like to announce the joining of new session guitarist – Alaa Faraj – replacing BILOCATE’s Guitarist and founder member Baha Farah as Baha will be leaving Jordan for a certain period of time for his business career, we wish him the best luck ever and the band cant wait for his return, Alaa Faraj is a talented young guitarist & a close friend to BILOCATE for years, he is a close relative to Baha and learned his key guitar skill from Baha him self, BILOCATE welcomes Alaa warmly and thank him for his efforts." More...
Morain Releases New Album and Song Titles
Finnish metal band Morain has set "Ashen Empire" as the working title of its second album, tentatively due in early 2009. Song titles set to appear on the CD include "Bloodwork", "Nemesis Rising", "This Mortal Coil" and "Sacrifice". The group says, "We're currently making demo versions of the songs and polishing the more finished tunes to perfection. So worry not, the album is coming slowly but surely. We promise 'Ashen Empire' won't be the new 'Chinese Democracy'."
Morain's debut album, "Sentinels of the Sun", entered the Finish metal chart at position No. 29 back in May 2007.
"Sentinels of the Sun" was recorded at Studio Musica with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (H.I.M., Apocalyptica, Sentenced, etc.) and was released through Dynamic Arts Records. Audio samples are available at the group's official web site.
Sepultura Posts New Studio Video Online
Sepultura has posted the third and final studio video diary online, which chronicles the recording of the bass and vocals for the bands forthcoming new album, "A-Lex." You can check it out below.
The album will be based around the infamous book/movie "A Clockwork Orange" and will be the first to feature new drummer Jean Dollabella and the fifth studio record to feature vocalist Derrick Green. The album is scheduled for a November release. More...
The Classic Struggle Releases New Album
The sophomore album from Myrtle Beach's own The Classic Struggle hits stores today. The album, "Bring Back the Glory," is the band's first album in over three years. Here is what the band had to say about their music:
"We never tried to target anything or anyone when we wrote this material.", said guitarist Chris Grant. "We pretty much just call ourselves thrash. We don't try to label it; we don't want to try to put some fancy name on it. We just wanted a return to the glory days of metal with a modern twist."
Metallica To Play Intimate Show For BBC
Blabbermouth.net reports: According to NME.com, METALLICA will play an intimate show exclusively for BBC Radio 1 on Sunday, September 14.
The show, which will be held at the BBC Radio Theatre, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 1 the following day (Monday, September 15) at 9:00 p.m. (BST).
Tickets will be given away randomly to fans who apply through the BBC Radio 1 web site.
Evile To Re-Issue Debut Album "Enter The Grave"
A new video interview with Northern English thrashers Evile has been posted online. The interview was filmed at this years Bloodstock open air. You can check it out below.
Evile will also be re-issuing their debut album "Enter The Grave" which will come with a DVD, a guitar pick, an Evile woven patch and bonus tracks. The re-issue will be released October 13th in Europe and October 28th in North America. More...
Black Label Society Announces European Tour
Black Label Society will soon be heading across the sea for a European tour. More shows are expected to be announced shortly but the initial dates are as follows:
Oct 29 2008 8:00P
Speedfest Eindhoven
Nov 22 2008 8:00P
House of Culture Helsinki
Nov 23 2008 8:00P
Pakkahuone Tampere
Nov 25 2008 8:00P
Berns Stockholm
Nov 26 2008 8:00P
Sentrum Oslo
Nov 28 2008 8:00P
Amager Bio Copenhagen
Dec 1 2008 8:00P
Rolling Stone/Alcatraz Milan
Dec 2 2008 8:00P
Rohstofflager ZURICH
Dec 3 2008 8:00P
Live Music Hall Cologne
Dec 6 2008 8:00P
Hard Rock Hell II Prestatyn Sands, Wales
Orange Goblin Signs To Candlelight Records
Orange Goblin member Ben Ward has posted the following message online:
"Orange Goblin are very proud to announce a new era for the band with the signing to world renowned metal label, Candlelight Records. The number of vastly successful bands on the Candlelight roster is testament to the quality and the hard work that everyone involved in the label has shown us and we are very excited about settling down in a new home after the label problems we have encountered in the past few years. It's an honour to be on such an esteemed label alongside bands that have inspired us since the band's inception. I believe that with the Candlelight team behind Orange Goblin we can concentrate on writing the best material of our career and continue to tour as much as possible, hopefully reaching parts of the world that Orange Goblin is yet to plunder! We have already started writing new material for a release in 2009 and OG fans, in fact metal fans in general, are gonna love how the new stuff is sounding. It's gonna be a hugh combination of Sabbath-inspired doom, filthy biker blues and more of the familiar booze-ridden Goblin groove. Hold tight!"
Nile Announces European Tour Dates
Nile will be heading to Europe this month along with Belphegor (on select dates) and Grave.
The tour dates are as follows:
September (Nile, Grave, Belphegor)
3 - Budapest, Hungary - A38
4 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Media Park
5 - Belgrade, Serbia - SKC
6 - Bucarest, Romania - Studio Martin
7 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Black Box
9 - Zagreb, Croatia - Boogaloo
10 - Bologna, Italy - Estragon
11 - Marseille, France - Venue TBA
12 - Vitoria, Spain - Azkena
13 - Porto, Portugal - Caos Emergente Festival
14 - Sevilla, Spain - Sala Q
16 - Madrid, Spain - Caracol
17 - Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra 1
18 - Strasbourg, France - La Laiterie
19 - London, England - Underworld
20 - Peterborough, England - The Park
21 - Leeds, England - Rio's
22 - Wolverhampton, England - Wolves Civic
23 - Dublin, Ireland - Whelans
September (Nile, Grave)
25 - Haarlem, Holland - Patronaat
26 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
27 - Essen, Germany - Turock
28 - Eindhoven, Holland - Effenaar
29 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
30 - Aalborg, Denmark - Studenterhuset
October (Nile, Grave)
1 - Orebro, Sweden - Satin
2 - Oslo, Norway - Maiden
3 - Goteborg, Sweden - Musikens Hus
4 - Malmoe, Sweden - KB
5 - Berlin, Germany - K17
Sworn Amongst On Thrashing Like A Maniac Tour
Sworn Amongst has been added to the bill of the Thrashing Like A Maniac UK and European tour, with Gama Bomb and Bonded By Blood. The tour dates follow:
12 Sep 2008 Club Darkside Berlin
13 Sep 2008 Festung Bitterfeld Bitterfeld
14 Sep 2008 Hohenems Kastle
15 Sep 2008 Orto Bar Ljubljana
16 Sep 2008 For Sale Club Bologna
17 Sep 2008 Sinister Noise Roma
18 Sep 2008 The Blue Rose Saloon Milan
19 Sep 2008 Le Korigan Luynes
20 Sep 2008 Thrash Em All Festival Barcelona
21 Sep 2008 Sala Midnight Madrid
22 Sep 2008 Associacao de Músicos Faro
23 Sep 2008 Lisbon Rock Bar Lisboa
24 Sep 2008 Metalpoint Club Porto
25 Sep 2008 La Fabrica de Chocolate Club Vigo
26 Sep 2008 Santana 27/Blue Room Bilbao
27 Sep 2008 Heretic Club Bordeux
30 Sep 2008 Exhaus Trier Trier More...
Seventh Calling Announces Tour Dates
Minneapolis based metal act Seventh Calling has added some tour dates which begin at the end of the month. The dates will take place amidst the recording of the bands new album which will be entitled "Deliverance."
The tour dates are as follows:
September
24 - Backstage Lounge - Gainesville, FL
25 - Club Underground - Jacksonville, FL
26 - State Theatre - Tampa, FL
November
6 - Dingbatz - Clifton, NJ
7 - The Haunt - Yonkers, NY
8 - Sterling Hotel - Allentown, PA
Slipknot Adds More European Shows
Slipknot has added some more tour dates in Germany and Austria to their European trek this winter. Also on the bill will be Machine Head and Children Of Bodom.
The new tour dates are as follows:
November
15 - Berlin, Germany - Arena Treptow
24 - Dusseldorf, Germany - Philipshalle
25 - Offenbach, Germany - Stadthalle
26 - Stuttgart, Germany - Schleyerhalle
28 - Vienna, Austria - Stadthalle
29 - Munich, Germany - Zenith
New Video Interview With Akercocke Posted Online
A new video with British metallers Akercocke has been posted online. It was filmed at this years Bloodstock festival in the U.K. You can check out the interview below. More...
Porcupine Tree Drummer To Perform 50 Minute Solo
U.K. based prog metallers Porcupine Tree has posted the following message online:
"Gavin (Harrison) will be performing a 50 minute solo set at the prestigious Modern Drummer Festival, which takes place on September 20th - 21st in the Concert Hall on the State University of New York at Purchase campus.
"This will be filmed for DVD release next year."
Amon Amarth Posts Making Of Video Online
Swedish metallers Amon Amarth has posted a new video online documenting the making of their new video "Twilight Of The Thunder God" which comes from their new album of the same name. You can check the video out below. The album will be released on September 22nd in Europe and North America. More...
Ignominious Incarceration Enters The Studio
Fast-rising British death metal band Ignominious Incarceration entered the studio this Monday (1st September) to begin recording their debut album, titled "The Legacy."
The band has entered Grindstone Studios in Suffolk with producer Scott Atkins (Gama Bomb, Sylosis) to record their highly-anticipated debut full-length album. "The Legacy" is due to be released by Earache Records in early 2009.
Ignominious Incarceration will be taking a break from the studio in October to tour with Bring Me The Horizon in Europe on the following dates: More...
Kreator Posts Video Teaser Online
German thrash legends Kreator has posted a video teaser online for their forthcoming album. You can check it out below. The rumoured title for the album will be "Hordes Of Chaos" and is set to be released in January via SPV Records. More...
New At The Gates Video Interview Posted Online
A new video interview with members of reunited death metal legends At The Gates, filmed at the U.K.'s Bloodstock festival, has been posted online. You can check it out below. More...
Sinner Posts New Video Online
Sinner has posted their latest video online for the song "Revolution" which can be viewed below. The song comes from the bands forthcoming new album, "Crash And Burn" which will be released in orth America on November 25th. More...
Dream Theater Drummer Announces Store Appearances
Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has announced two in-store appearances which are as follows:
Friday, September 19th
Skip's
1209 McHenry Ave (between Orangeberg and Roseberg)
Modesto, CA 95350
209.522.1003
Saturday, October 4th - 3:00pm
George's Music
8151 Blanding Blvd
Jacksonville FL 32244
904.777.9393
Mastodon Confirmed For Rock Band 2
American metallers Mastodon are the latest band to be confirmed for the new video game, Rock Band 2. heir song “Colony of Birchmen” from the album "Blood Mountain" has been selected to appear.
Mastodon are currently finishing recording their new album with producer Brendan O' Brien which is set to be released in 2009.
New Interview With Napalm Death Posted Online
A new video interview with Napalm Death vocalist Barney Greenway and bassist Shane Embury, taken from this years Bloodstock festival, has posted online. You can check it out below.
The band are currently working on their new album which will be entitled "Time Waits For No Slave" and is set to be released early next year. More...
Dark Tranquility Searching For New Bassist
Swedish metallers Dark Tranquility has posted the following message online:
"Thanks to everyone that has gotten in touch regarding the vacant bassist position. The interest has been way bigger than what we expected, and we're currently in the process of going through the applications. We'll get back to the most interesting candidates in the near future. Thanks for your patience!
"And of course, people are still welcome to get in touch via dtheadquarters@gmail.com. If you're an experienced bass player with good stage presence and an easy going personality, you might be the one we're looking for."
Thunder Reveals New Album Details
U.K. rock legends Thunder has announced that their forthcoming new album will be entitled "Bang!" and contains the following tracklisting:
"On The Radio"
"Stormwater"
"Carol Ann"
"Retribution"
"Candy Man"
"Have Mercy"
"Watching Over You"
"Miracle Man"
"Turn Left At California"
"Love Sucks"
"One Bullet"
"Honey"
A message from the bands webmaster reads as follows:
"The record was recorded at Walton Castle in Clevedon, near Bristol, in the sunny South West of England, at various times during the spring of this year. The place is not a studio as such, but the band thought the 2 foot thick stone walls and large selection of rooms and turrets would work brilliantly, so they moved all their recording kit, all the equipment, tons of cables and pipes, and their swimming trunks down to the place, and guess what? They were right! As he who controls all things, I have heard it, and it sounds fab! All songs were written by Luke, except 'Watching Over You' (which he wrote with Andy Taylor Jr and Mike Keen). As is tradition, I'll be uploading a short audio clip each week, between now and the release date. Click here for the first one. Spread the word babies, the campaign begins NOW! You know what you have to do, and please don't let me down."
Record Labels Take On Video Games
The following report is courtesy of Antony Bruno from Billboard/Reuters:
When you contrast the financial struggles of the music industry with the skyrocketing success of the videogame market, it's no surprise record labels are ready to play hardball on future music licensing.
The latest data from NPD Group find that U.S. videogame sales totaled more than $9.5 billion through the first seven months of 2008, a 35% jump from the same period last year. And in a recent report, UBS analyst Ben Schachter credits music games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero III as a critical factor in that success -- responsible for 15% of game sales so far this year and 32% of the industry's year-over-year growth. More...
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Destruction Posts New Album Title Track Online
German thrash legends Destruction has posted the title track from their new album, "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." online. You can check it out at this location. The album has just been released and contains the following tracklisting:
"Dvolution"
"Eevator To Hell"
"Vcious Circle - The 7 Seven Deadly Sins"
"Ofenders Of The Throne"
"Last Desperate Scream"
"Urge (The Greed Of Gain)"
"The Violation Of Morality"
"Inner Indulgence"
"Odyssey Of Frustration"
"No One Shall Survive"
Metallica Posts New Music Video Online
Metallica has uploaded the brand new video for the song "The Day That Never Comes" online. You can check it out at their official website. The video is the first from the band's forthcoming new album, "Death Magnetic" which is set to receive a worldwide release date of September 12th and is the bands first album since 2003's controversial effort, "St. Anger."
The band comments on the new video:
"It's midnight here at HQ and we are incredibly proud to present you with the debut of "The Day That Never Comes" ...not so much the standard video fare, but what we like to think of as a short film."
"We were honored to work with acclaimed film director and fellow Dane Thomas Vinterberg, as our goal with this song was to step outside of the usual every day music video box and into to the world of film. As you may have see here earlier, we shot it outside of Los Angeles a month ago and we hope that you are as blown away by Thomas' vision as we are." More...
Spylacopa Announces Release Date For Debut
While no well-versed metalhead would ever consider the ambient sounds of SPYLACOPA to be "metal" by any stretch of the imagination, there are good reasons why news of a debut release from a band that unites members from so many noteworthy metal bands to be of importance. Although this slowly developing project has been Brooklyn-based former CANDIRIA guitarist John LaMaccia's baby since the band disbanded few years ago, the project has accumulated a cast of cohorts over the course of its life that have turned it into a kind of supergroup of sorts. As of now, SPYLACOPA consists of LaMaccia, Greg Puciato of DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, Julie Christmas of MADE OUT OF BABIES and BATTLE FOR MICE, Jeff Caxide of ISIS, (and formerly Chris Hornbrook of POISON THE WELL). Their debut EP will be independently released on November 4 in an extremely limited pressing.
In SPYLACOPA, LaMaccia and friends are delving even further into the atmospheric and decidedly "non-metal" aspects that makes their respective bands so unique within their sphere of music. SPYLACOPA approaches electronic music from a much different point-of-view than is typical for the genre, and as such they layer their songs with a brooding intensity that is not very different structurally from the heavier sounds of their other bands. Although SPYLACOPA has much more in common with artists such as MASSIVE ATTACK or LUSTMORD than the likes of DEP, ISIS, MADE OUT OF BABIES, or CANDIRIA, there is a different kind of rage and a chaos subliminally present within the music that makes it a great listen for even a casual fan of these musicians. Either way, it's an interesting experiment that might give you a better perspective of what is inspiring the artists in all these bands right now. If you're interested in hearing more, check out the band at their MySpace page.
Metallica Posts "Cyanide" For Streaming Online
Metallica has posted another new song, "Cyanide," from their upcoming album, "Death Magnetic," online for streaming. A live version of "Cyanide" from the band's Ozzfest set was previously posted on the band's MySpace page. You can also purchase "Cyanide" on iTunes here.
According to the band's web site, another new song from "Death Magnetic" will be posted in full next Monday as well.
As previously reported, "Death Magnetic" is scheduled for an international release on September 12.
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