Metal News for September 20, 2009
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28 news articles posted on this day.
Lords To Tour with Virgins
Lords will be making a short touring run with punk rock band Virgins. Here are the dates:
9.23.09@ Magic City Wholesale, Birmingham, Alabama
9.24.09@ 529 Bar, Atlanta, Georgia
9.25.09@ the Atlantic, Gainsville, Florida
9.26.09@ Filthy McNasty’s, Vero Beach, Florida
9.27.09@ Transitions Art Gallery, Tampa, Florida
9.28.09@ the Social (back alley), Orlando, Florida
9.29.09@ Nobby’s, St. Augustine, Florida
Keel Signs To Frontiers Records
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of KEEL for the release of a brand new studio album in early 2010.
In 1985 KEEL exploded onto the hard rock scene with “The Right To Rock,” the fastest-selling debut album in A&M Records’ history. That disc and its successor “The Final Frontier” were both produced by Gene Simmons of KISS. KEEL sold over two million albums and toured with/opened for icons such as Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Van Halen, and Aerosmith, winning Best New Band honors in publications such as Circus, Metal Edge and Hit Parader. Radio and MTV hits include “The Right To Rock,” “Tears Of Fire,” “Because The Night,” “Somebody’s Waiting,” and “Rock N Roll Outlaw.”
The band announced their reunion last November, and enjoyed appearances at major summer festivals such as Rocklahoma, South Texas Rock Festival, the Mid West Rock Fest, and the M3 Rock Festival in Maryland, in addition to sold-out headline shows in Hollywood and Phoenix. The energy and excitement of these tour dates spawned a surge of creative activity, resulting in an album's worth of new material. This album, entitled "Streets Of Rock & Roll," will be the first new KEEL recording in twenty years.
The project is being produced by Pat Regan (Deep Purple, KISS, Warrant etc.) and will feature guest appearances by Jaime St. James (Black N Blue) and Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot) who is also producing and recording Ron's lead vocal sessions.
Frontiers Records will also release "The Right To Rock: 25th Anniversary Edition," exactly 25 years after this classic album first hit the streets. This official reissue will be digitally remastered and will feature a brand new recorded version of the title track, which is even louder and heavier than the original. "The Right To Rock (Reunion Version)" features an all-star vocal chorus, and the band is also inviting fans everywhere to sing on the track: you can download a sample chorus on KEEL's MySpace, add your voice to the mix, send the band an MP3, and these will be mixed in to the actual recording of this timeless classic. For details, visit the KEEL web site and the KEEL MySpace.
Song titles that will be included on the forthcoming new studio release are (in no particular order) include: "Hit The Ground Running," "Come Hell Or High Water," "Streets Of Rock & Roll," "Push & Pull," "Live," "Brothers In Blood," "The Devil May Care," "Looking For A Good Time," "No More Lonely Nights," "Hold Steady," "Does Anybody Believe," "Gimme That," "Reason To Rock (Reunion Version)."
KEEL 2009 lineup includes Ron Keel on vocals, guitarists Marc Ferrari and Bryan Jay, drummer Dwain Miller along with long time Ron Keel collaborator Geno Arce on bass.
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RunsFasterScared Calls It Quits
Experimental screamo band RunsFasterScared has decided to call it quits. Here's the official statement from the band:
"I hate these things because they are always overly dramatic and sad to write. It seems to be the standard to be upset, or to write these with regret. In typical rfs fashion, we will be a little less conventional about this;
"I suppose the well of passion to want to push rfs along has run dry. Since returning home from tour, we have not even been in touch with eachother much, which speaks volumes as to the commitment levels of all parties involved, myself included. Until further notice, runsfasterscared will not be playing anymore shows, or recording any new music, which is especially disappointing considering the fact that we have an albums worth of new music which was undoubtedly the most creative, and progressive music we've ever written. In saying this, there are no regrets, or hard feelings from any one person to the next. These were the best years of our lives, and taught us tons about ourselves, and the music industry. We have made lifelong friends, and fans, and could not be happier with how runsfasterscared matured over the years we were together. Thank you very much to everybody who has ever came to a show and shown support, and everybody who gave us floors to sleep on, beer to drink, weed to smoke, or said "great job" after a show. Future projects are already in the works. Stay tuned, and thanks again!"
Black Elk Announces US and European Tour Dates
Portland noiserock band BLACK ELK has announced some tour dates in autumn, including West Coast US dates with The Jesus Lizard. Directly following that the band will tour across Europe through the beginning of December. The tour dates are as follows:
10/09 - East End - Portland, OR w/ Mico de Noche, Nether Regions
10/10 - The Comet Tavern - Seattle, WA w/ Brothers of the Sonic Cloth, Mico de Noche, Madraso
10/15 - Henry Fonda Theatre - Los Angeles, CA w/ The Jesus Lizard
10/17 - The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA w/ The Jesus Lizard
10/22 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR w/ The Jesus Lizard
10/23 - Neumo's - Seattle, WA w/ The Jesus Lizard
10/31 - Rontom's - Portland, OR *free Halloween/European Tour Kickoff Show
11/03 - Black Fleck - Potsdam
11/04 - Az Conni - Dresden
11/05 - Bastard Club - Osnabrueck
11/06 - Klub Adorno @ Lades Kaelder - Copenhagen
11/07 - 1000 Fryd - Aalborg
11/08 - FZW - Dortmund
11/09 - Exzess - Frankfurt
11/10 - Sonic Ballroom - Keoln
11/11 - 013 Batcave - Tilburg
11/12 - Cafe DNA - Brussels
11/13 - Db’s - Utrecht
11/14 - Le Select - Lille
11/15 - The Craufurd Arms - Wolverton (Milton Keynes)
11/16 - The Farmhouse - Canterbury, London
11/17 - White Rabbit - Plymouth
11/18 - Criterion - Leicester
11/19 - Captain’s Rest - Glasgow
11/20 - Brudenell Social Club - Leeds
11/21 - Notting Hill Arts Club-Rough Trade Records Showcase - London
11/21 - The Fighting Cocks - London
11/22 - le Rigoletto - Paris
11/23 - La Taverne du Theatre - La Louviere
11/24 - Le Kab - Geneva
11/25 - Circolo Valverde - Forli
11/26 - Init - Rome
11/27 - CS Bruno - Trento
11/28 - PMK - Tirol
11/29 - Channel Zero - Ljubljana
11/30 - 59 to 1 - Munich
12/01 - La Putika - Hradec Kralove
12/02 - 007 - Prague
12/03 - Zoro - Leipzig
12/04 - Lokal - Berlin
12/05 - Cafe Nova - Essen
Nominon Issues Recording Update
Swedish death metal band Nominon has issued the following studio recording update:
"Friday september 18'th: Greetings people, fans and fiends of the Grotesque. We're now almost done with the drum tracks at the renowned Necromorbus Studios. It all sounds massive and rotten, there's just no other way! The drum room starts to reek of Perras creativity and I guess he soon for sure are worthy of his price, it comes bottled from Scotland! Mixed with Atlanta/Georgias pride: Coca Cola, he'll enjoy the rest of his time in the studio!
"Sunday september 20'th: We have some news from the tomb for you all! The drums are now done and put on tape, I guess, 'cause why else would Perra be sitting here beside me, the editor of death, and enjoying his whiskey and coke?
"Today the tormented voice of Juha has ended up on a couple of songs too, yes, that means we've started to record the vokills, it all sounds really promising. We can't wait to let you guys and gals listen to this! And by now you should all understand that Daniel is not participating on this recording or the future of Nominon!"
Whiplash Announces New Album Release Date
New Jersey metal band Whiplash has announced that their new album "Unborn Again" will be released in the U.S. on October 27th. The cover artwork for the album can be found here.
Video Interview Posted Online With Behemoth
Metalinjection.net has posted a new video interview online with Behemoth bassist Orion, in which he discusses the music video for the track "Ov the Fire and The Void." The video clip can be viewed below. More...
Endast Announces New Tour Dates
Canada's Endast has announced the following string of upcoming tour dates:
10/12 The Capital Fredericton, New Brunswick
10/15 TBA Cornwall, Ontario
10/16 Circus Room Kitchener, Ontario
10/17 Black Pirates Pub Thunder Bay, Ontario
10/18 VIDEO SHOOT Thunder Bay, Ontario
10/19 VIDEO SHOOT Thunder Bay, Ontario
10/20 TBA Regina, Saskatchewan
10/22 Pawnshop Edmonton, Alberta
10/23 Verns Calgary, Alberta
10/24 The Dirty Jersey Kamloops, British Columbia
10/25 Kelowna Club Kelowna, British Columbia
10/27 Pub 340 Vancouver, British Columbia
10/28 Elks Hall Quesnel, British Columbia
10/29 Hope River Lions Hall Chilliwack, British Columbia
10/30 Garfinkels Whistler, British Columbia
10/31 Pizza Ricos Prince George, British Columbia
11/1 Better Than Fred’s Grande Prairie, Alberta
11/3 TBA Red Deer, Alberta
11/5 Senior’s Hall Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
11/5 TBA 19+ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
11/6 Jam Space Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
11/7 The Albert Winnipeg, Manitoba
11/8 Shooters Kenora, Ontario
11/9 Black Pirates Pub Thunder Bay, Ontario
11/10 TBA Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
11/12 TBA Barrie, Ontario
11/13 The Woodshack Woodstock, Ontario
11/14 Skinny Pool. Lounge Sarnia, Ontario
11/15 Casbah Hamilton, Ontario
11/17 Moon Over Marin London, Ontario
11/18 Ford Plant Brantford, Ontario
11/19 TBA Toronto, Ontario
11/20 Ajax Legion Ajax, Ontario
11/21 Dekcuf Ottawa, Ontario
Hypnosis Streaming Entire New Album Online
Hypnosis has issued the following update about streaming their entire new album online:
"The entire new album 'The Synthetic Light Of Hope' is now available for streaming on our myspace profile until beginning of October!!! Release date is planned on Dark Balance Records as follows:
- Oct 1st : Digital (I-Tunes, Napster, etc.)
- Oct 5th : UK, BeNeLux, Finland, Italy, USA
- Oct 9th : Germany, Switzerland, Austria
"But you can already preorder here."
Burst Comments On Tour Date Cancellations
Sweden's Burst, who are currently on their farewell U.S. tour before disbanding, have issued the following announcement about canceling several tour dates due to mechanical issues:
"So....this tour could've started better....
"We left Friday's cool but by technial difficulties plagued gig at the Planet Caravan fest in high spirits, only to find that our coach bus had broken down. Ringo, bus drive extraordinaire (he drove fucking Britney Spears for God's sake), went crazy with the phone and managed to get a mechanic down to the bus in the morning. The mechanic, however, was a big boned-fellow, and since his hands were two fat to reach into the engine, that didn't work. He tried getting his retard son to come down and fix it (apparebntly he had thinner hands/arms), but he was on probation, so that didn't work. Thus, we were stuck in the middle of the NC mountains (beautiful country though), forced to cancel the Richmond, VA show. Frustrating, to say the least. We're in this country to play music, not to sit in a bus and drink Milwaukee Best and look at the rain. Got to see Yob and Astra on the second day of the Planet Caravan fest though. Awesome.
"Third day of tour. Bus still unfixed. Mechanic at church. Ringo, the hero, has been on the phone to every bus driver and 80's rock hero in the country (he knows them all; Jackyl, Cheap Trick, Corabi...etc) to get us a new bus, but since we are faaaaar away from any tour circuit, getting a new bus has been a bitch. The latest news is that we will get a bus at 10 o'clock tonight...thus missing the Allentown, PA show all the same. DAMN IT!
"Very sorry to all, we are so frustrated about this jinxed start of the tour. We WILL however, make the Brooklyn show and all following shows."
Misery Index Writing New Material
Misery Index has issued the following update about recording new material:
"We just got back from Brooklyn, and it was a blast. Particularly cause friends showed up to say hello...Bones, Doug and Chris - from Suffocation's classic lineup in the 90s, were in attendance, among other great New York area friends like Anita and Jess, the Generation Records Crew, the Long Island crew plus Sean+Without Remorse, and even our friend from Austria showed. Thanks to the WNYU peeps for putting it together, and to top it off playing with our local brothers in Criminal Element and an array of new bands was a blast (check em all out!), as well as the amazing 5 AM bar closing time tin NYC...gotta love the flexibility. Now we are focusing on writing...4 new songs in the works now...and aiming to record in Jan/Feb."
Jaded Heart Announces New Album Japanese Release
Jaded Heart has issued the the following announcement about releasing their new album "Perfect Insanity" in Japan:
"Perfect Insanity will be released on the 26th of November!! on KING RECORDS in Japan! Album includes a nice bonus track..."
Inmate Announces New Lineup For Velenje Show
Slovenia's Inmate has issued the following update about their upcoming show in Velenje:
"As many of you have already noticed we are happy to invite you all on our special gig in our hometown Velenje on the 2nd of October. This year we invited two really special and great bands. The first is one of the best Slovenian metalcore bands - Killing option. We are also sad to announce that our first decision Negligence canceled their show, so we called our friends from Zagreb to replace them. We are thrilled as we are going to share the stage with one of the best Croatian metal groups, a.k.a. Croatian MetallicA - band INCITER."
Headline News
Five Finger Death Punch Unable To Locate Guitarist
Five Finger Death Punch has issued the following statement about their guitarist Zoltan Bathory going missing:
"We have not been able to locate Zoltan from 5FDP since Friday night’s show in Las Vegas. He has not responded to calls, text messages, or emails, and he was last seen around 2:00am Friday night at Wasted Space in the Hard Rock Casino, taking tequila shots at the bar with a group of guys from a bachelor party who came to the show.
"If anybody has any information as to the whereabouts of Zoltan, please email ffdp@prospectpk.com immediately. This is not like him and the band needs to prepare for the upcoming tour. We have already notified the appropriate authorities, but any help Vegas fans might be able to provide is very much appreciated. Thank you."
UPDATE: Five Finger Death Punch has since posted a new message about finding Zoltan.
Fearscape To Appear On New Compilation Album
Christian black metallers Fearscape have issued the following update about their song "Nightmare Hymn" appearing on an upcoming compilation CD:
"That's right people! Welkin Entertainment are releasing another awesome compilation cd of the finest in Aus Metal. Some of you may recall Fearscape were on the Opeth tour cd a little while ago, and now will appear on the Suffocation/Archenemy Aus tour cd. Nightmare Hymn will be on the compilation, and this will be the only cd the song will feature on. The compilation cd will be available at the tour venues so get in quick."
Crystal Viper Recording Song For "Stronghold" Game
Polish female fronted heavy metal squad Crystal Viper has entered the MP Studio to record the "Stronghold: Under Siege" song for the upcoming board game "Stronghold." The song is being recorded with Mariusz Pietka behind the recording/mixing console, and with Bart Gabriel as the producer. The "Stronghold" single will be released on October 8th as a digital download and CD single, which will be added to the European edition of the "Stronghold" game. The band is also working on the official video clip for the song.
Crystal Viper issued the following statement about the game:
"Stronghold is the classic rpg/board game, and will be released in 4 versions: Polish (Portal), German (Phalanx Games), French (Iello) and English (distribution in UKL and Europe: Esdevium Games). The game is one of the biggest, and most monumental production of the famous Portal company: the box with the game will include almost 100 cards, more than 300 wooden elements, more than 130 coins and 2 playing boards. Portal company has already a cult status in the rpg circles, due to bestsellers such as Neuroshima and Monastyr."
Abscess To Record New Album
California death metallers Abscess have issued the following brief announcement about recording new material:
"In a couple of weeks band is going to record new album - more details soon. And again Tyrant Syndicate will be releasing their new recordings."
Acheron Posts Live Footage Online
Ohio metallers Acheron have posted a video clip online of their performance of the song "I am Heathen" on September 18th. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
Despised Icon Releases New Video
Despised Icon recently released a video for the title track from their new album "Day of Mourning." You can watch the video after the jump. "Day of Mourning" is scheduled to be released this Tuesday, the 22nd. More...
Nightrage Posts Live Gothenburg Footage Online
Nightrage has posted a video clip online of their recent performance with Tomas Lindberg in Gothenburg, Sweden. The video clip can be viewed below. Nightrage also issued the following brief statement about the video:
"Thanks everybody who came to Sticky Fingers for an awesome show last night. Watch this video of 'The Tremor' with a good friend joining us on stage!"
Porcupine Tree Announces New Album Chart Position
Porcupine Tree has issued the following announcement about their new album "The Incident" entering the Dutch charts:
"The word in from our pals in Holland is that The Incident has entered the Dutch charts at #5. Good news indeed, especially when you consider that FOABP came into the same charts back in 2007 at #13. Meanwhile back in the UK, the mid-week charts have PT at #12.
"Elsewhere, Bruce Dickinson's Friday Rock Show on BBC -6 Music will be featuring PT. The show runs at 9.00 p.m. - 12.00 p.m. and will be available for seven days on the BBC iPlayer. Check out the Friday Rock Show page here."
Audio Interview With Slipknot Posted Online
TheGauntlet.com has posted a new audio interview online with Shawn "Clown" Crahan of Slipknot. The interview can be heard at this location.
The Konsortium Announces New Guitarist
Norway's The Konsortium has issued the following announcement about recruiting a new guitarist:
"Finally: After some tiresome months of uncertainty, the search for a new guitarist is over. Most of you are already familiar with Teloch's splendid work (Nidingr/ Umoral/ NunFuckRitual/ ex- Orcustus/ God Seed live/ ex-1349 live/ ex- Gorgoroth live). We are dead certain that his authoritarian and razor-sharp riffing will fit perfectly with our music.
"Being one man short has unfortunately stalled the progress of the album-recording. However, with this latest addition to our ranks, the first steps towards a finished album can be taken.
"Darkness Forever!"
Behold The Treason Streaming New Song Online
Denmark's Behold The Treason has issued the following announcement about streaming a new song titled "From the Voices You Create" at their MySpace page and writing new material:
"Hello there.
"So we've decided to upload the last song of our EP, which by the way will be available soon for a small amount. Currently we are writing material for our next release, and I can already say by now that it's going to rock!
"We’ve got plans on recording some of the new material in a small studio close to where we practice, to see if the songs are going to work out as good as we hope in the studio.
"We haven't planned any gigs in the nearest future, since we're still looking for a replacement for Christian on the bass. Take care and enjoy the weekend!"
Auvernia Reveals New Album Details
Argentina based progressive power metal band Auvernia has issued the following update about recording a new album:
"This is it, the new opus will be entitled 'Afraid Of Me', and it will consist of 12 songs that continues the legacy of our first album, going even further on influences, with a great deal of new ideas and arrangements. We're at the last phase of recording vocals, then there's just mixing and mastering. Hopefully it'll be released by the end of this year, we'll be posting some videos so you can see the progress."
The tentative track listing is as follows:
01. Meeting
02. Throw Your Fear Away
03. And So It Starts
04. Anguish
05. No Time For Time
06. Interludio Porteño
07. Self-Reflective Fear
08. Out Of My Hands
09. Your Own Universe
10. Ode To Life
11. Another Conscience
12. We Are Complete
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Sunday Old School: Sick Of It All's "Step Down"
I love this song because it’s got that massive hxc anthem vibe. This song was covered all the time in my old scene, and it was always a blast to sing along with everyone. But you’re not just getting a great song in the video – it’s also a great dancing tutorial. I’m more of a gorilla/pickin’ up change guy.
Steel Nation Posts New Song, More Tour Dates
Steel Nation recently posted the title track to their upcoming full length CD/LP "Forever Wounded," which will be released on October 13th. The 35 minute effort was recorded at Big Blue Meenie Studios (Madball, SOD, AF, Merauder, etc) in Jersey City, NJ and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side. "Forever Wounded" also has a couple guest vocal spots courtesy of Alex from Cold World and Karl from Strength for a Reason.
Steel Nation has 31 shows in the U.S. and Canada supporting Death Before Dishonor lined up for this October. The trek will feature stretches of dates with Reign Supreme, Alpha & Omega, and Forfeit in tow. Here are the latest Steel Nation tour dates: More...
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