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Saturday, April 19, 2003





Victory News....




Silverstein finds a way to keep the music unique and interesting but always catchy and memorable. Incorporating violins and coupling 6/8 meter rhythms with melodic choruses and screamo breakdowns. IN STORES MAY 20, 2003!!


Ferocious metal with melody and hooks. DH has toured the world non-stop for the last 2 years. Recorded at the legendary Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. This will be one of the most talked about metal albums of the year. IN STORES MAY 20, 2003!!


Karl, Eric and Bulldog from Earth Crisis are back, coiled and ready to strike with their latest effort, FREYA. This is a visionary band that has created a musical and conceptual hard rock masterpiece. IN STORES MAY 20, 2003!!


Spitalfield's cutting-edge rock and roll is powerful and melodic with a boisterous energy that is influenced by emo, punk, and hardcore. The band seamlessly incorporates harmony and aggression into a rambunctious mix that is universally appealing. IN STORES JUNE 17, 2003!!





-----SOURCE: Delphine Pontvieux.













TOURS...TOURS...TOURS....



THE AGONY SCENE
04.25 Tulsa, OK The Loft
06.13 Tacoma, WA Club Impact w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.14 Spokane, WA Fat Tuesdays w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.15 Yakima, WA The Zone w/ Extol
06.19 Portland, OR Meow Meow w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.20 Quincy, CA Joshua Fest w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.21 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.22 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.23 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.25 Denver, CO Sox Place w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.26 Wichita, KS Ground Zero w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.27 Dallas, TX The Door w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.28 Little Rock, AR Skatepark w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
07.01 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone
07.06 Atlanta, GA Extreem w/ Still Breathing and Extol
07.07 Hamilton, OH The CCCC w/ Still Breathing and Extol
07.08 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Center w/ Still Breathing and Extol
07.09 Madison, WI w/ Still Breathing and Extol
07.10 Wilmar, MN Sonshine w/ Still Breathing and Extol
07.11 Wilmar, MN Sonshine w/ Still Breathing
07.12 Omaha, NE Omaha Christian Church w/ Still Breathing and Extol

BELOVED
04.26 Lynchburg, VA Central VA Community College w/ Norma Jean
04.27 Raleigh, NC The Lincoln Theater w/ Norma Jean
05.10 Orlando, FL Cornerstone
05.15 Nashville, TN The Muse
05.16 St. Louis, MO Creepy Crawl
05.17 Kansas City, MO El Torreon w/ Give Up The Ghost
05.18 Cedar Rapids, IA
05.19 Minneapolis, MN w/ Figure Four
05.20 Shorewood, WI Shorewood Legion w/ Figure Four
05.21 Chicago, IL w/ Figure Four
05.22 Detroit, MI w/ Figure Four
05.23 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom w/ Figure Four, Integrity and more
05.24 Syracuse, NY Westcott Comm Center w/ Figure Four
05.25 Monroe, NY Activities Building w/ Figure Four
05.26 Montclair, NJ w/ Figure Four
05.27 Linthicum, MD Heritage Community Center w/ Figure Four
05.28 VA Beach, VA Classics w/ Figure Four
05.29 Lynchburg, VA w/ Figure Four
05.30 Winston-salem, NC PS-211 w/ Figure Four
06.26 Jacksonville, FL Murray Hill Theater w/ Fire When Ready
06.27 Orlando, FL The Social w/ Fire When Ready

DEAD POETIC
04.24 Dayton, OH Elbo w/ Anberlin and more
04.26 West Lawn, PA Spring Fling w/ Ace Troubleshooter
05.03 Plattsburgh, NY Plattsburgh State University w/ Third Eye Blind, Jurassic Five and more
05.09 Orlando, FL Cornerstone FL
05.10 Atlanta, GA Ecclesia
05.24 Franklin, IN Logos
06.14 Wichita Falls, TX The Macstack w/ Embodyment and THE-PITS
06.16 Tempe, AZ Big Fish Pub w/ Embodyment and THE-PITS
06.17 Tijuana, MEX Hard Rock Cafe w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.18 Corona, CA Showcase Theatre w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.20 Hayward, CA The Hangout w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.21 Sacramento, CA The Boardwalk w/ Demon Hunter, Extol, Embodyment, The Agoney Scene
06.23 Tacoma, WA Club Impact w/ Embodyment and THE-PITS
06.24 Spokane, WA Cafe Sole w/ Embodyment and THE-PITS
06.26 Ft. Collins, CO TBA w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.27 Colorado Springs, CO HW Briggs w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.28 Denver, CO Cervantes w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.29 Pittsburgh, KS Foxtown City Limits w/ Embodyment and THE-PITS
07.01 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone
07.02 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone Underground Stage

THE DEATH CAMPAIGN
05.24 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.25 San Diego, CA The Scene w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.26 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.27 Bakersfield, CA Jerry's Pizza w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.28 Hanford, CA Square 8's w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.30 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
06.01 Sacramento, CA. - Westcoast World Wide w/ As I Lay Dying
06.03 Eugene, OR The Corrall w/ As I Lay Dying
06.05 Yakima, WA The Zone w/ As I Lay Dying
06.06 Tacoma, WA Club Impact w/ As I Lay Dying
06.07 Portland, OR SolidState w/ As I Lay Dying
06.08 Spokane, WA The Sole' w/ As I Lay Dying
06.12 Denver, CO Blue Bird Theatre w/ As I Lay Dying
06.13 Sante Fe, NM Warehouse 21 w/ As I Lay Dying
06.14 Yuma, AZ Boys and Girls Club w/As I Lay Dying
06.23 Prescott, AZ Club 209 w/ As I Lay Dying
06.24 Amarillo, TX Refuge w/ As I Lay Dying
06.26 Tulsa, OK The Loft w/ As I Lay Dying
06.27 Kansas City, MO The Eltorreon w/ As I Lay Dying
06.28 St. Peters, MO The Hanger w/ As I Lay Dying/ Showbread
06.29 - 7.05: Bushnell, IL Cornerstone Festival w/ Tons Of Groups
07.09 Grafton, ND The Cellar w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.10 Wilmar,MN Sonshine Fest.
07.13 Duluth, MN The Encounter w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.14 Minneapolis, MN Quest Club w/ As I Lay Dying
07.15 Milwaukee, WI VFW w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.16 Goshen, IN The Post w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.17 Grand Rapids, MI Skelletones w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.18 Ft. Wayne, IN Anchor Community Church w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.20 Cincinatti, OH The Void w/ Showbread
07.30 W. Columbia, SC Uncle Doctors w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
08.01 Atlanta, GA The Extreme w/ As I Lay Dying// Showbread
08.05 Jacksonville, FL Murrayhill Theatre w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
08.08 Decatur, AL The Underground w/ As I Lay Dying/ Showbread

DEMON HUNTER
06.13 Tacoma, WA Club Impact w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.14 Spokane, WA Fat Tuesdays w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.19 Portland, OR Meow Meow w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.20 Quincy, CA Joshua Fest w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.21 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.22 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.23 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.25 Denver, CO Sox Place w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.26 Wichita, KS Ground Zero w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.27 Dallas, TX The Door w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.28 Little Rock, AR Skatepark w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
07.01 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone

EXTOL
06.13 Tacoma, WA Club Impact w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.14 Spokane, WA Fat Tuesdays w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.15 Yakima, WA The Zone w/ The Agony Scene
06.19 Portland, OR Meow Meow w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.20 Quincy, CA Joshua Fest w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.21 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.22 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.23 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.25 Denver, CO Sox Place w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.26 Wichita, KS Ground Zero w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.27 Dallas, TX The Door w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.28 Little Rock, AR Skatepark w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
07.01 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone
07.06 Atlanta, GA Extreem w/ Still Breathing and The Agony Scene
07.07 Hamilton, OH The CCCC w/ Still Breathing and The Agony Scene
07.08 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Center w/ Still Breathing and The Agony Scene
07.09 Madison, WI w/ Still Breathing and The Agony Scene
07.10 Wilmar, MN Sonshine w/ Still Breathing and The Agony Scene
07.11 Rockford, IL

FIGURE FOUR
04.28 Edmonton, AB AA
04.29 Calgary, AB Bridgeland/Riversie Community Centre w/ Misery Signals, Savannah
04.30 Vancouver, BC Snackerz w/ Misery Signals, Savannah
05.01 Seattle, WA Marshill w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals, Savannah
05.02 Portland, OR Solidstate w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals, Savannah
05.03 Sacramento,CA Westcoast Worldwide w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals, Savannah
05.04 Corona, CA Showcase Theatre w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals, Bad Luck 13
05.05 Ventura, CA The Stairwell w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals
05.06 Las Vegas, NV w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals
05.07 San Diego, CA The Scene w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals
05.08 Tuscon, AZ Skrappy's w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals
05.09 Salt Lake City, UT Uprock w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals
05.10 Denver, CO The North Door w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals
05.11 Kansas City, MO w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals
05.12 Iowa City, IA w/ Shattered Realm, Misery Signals, Provoke
05.18 Winnipeg, MB Collective Caberat w/ Far From Over, Rogue Nation, Aim For My Head
05.19 Minneapolis, MN w/ Beloved
05.20 Shorewood, WI w/ Beloved
05.21 Chicago, IL w/ Beloved
05.22 Detroit, MI w/ Beloved
05.23 Cleveland, OH The Agora Ballroom w/ Integrity, Nora, Twelve Tribes and Beloved
05.24 Syracuse, NY Westcott Community Center w/ Beloved
05.25 Monroe, NY w/ Beloved
05.26 N Jersey w/ Beloved
05.27 Linthicum, MD w/ Beloved
05.28 Virginia Beach, Va Classics w/ Beloved
05.29 Lynchburg, VA w/ Beloved
05.30 Winston Salem, NC w/ Beloved
05.31 Poughkeepsie, NY @ TBA
06.07 Chicago, IL w/ Integrity, All out war, 25 ta life, plan of attack, shattered realm etc.
06.14 Orlando, FL Magic Fest

LIVING SACRIFICE
04.26 Wilmore, KY Ichthus Festival
05.04 Albany, NY Suny Parkfest
05.05 Syracuse, NY Planet 505
05.06 Woodbridge, VA Golden Phoenix
05.07 VA Beach, VA Hooplas
05.08 Savannah, GA Teasers Cafe
05.09 Atlanta, GA Extreem
05.10 Orlando FL Cornerstone Festival
05.12 Crossville, AL The Underground
05.13 Memphis, TN Rivers Edge
05.15 Omaha, NE Ranch Bowl
05.16 Minneapolis, MN New Union
05.17 Elgin, IL Wonderland Ballroom w/ Haste The Day and others
05.18 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theater w/ Haste The Day and others
05.23 Albuquerqe, NM Church on The Rock
05.24 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.25 San Diego, CA The Scene w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.26 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.27 Bakersfield, CA Jerry's Pizza w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.28 Hanford, CA Square 8's w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.30 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.31 SLC, UT DV8
06.01 Denver, CO Ignite
06.07 Silverdale, WA Island Lake Skatepark
06.11 Raleigh, NC The Brewery
06.12 Dayton, OH Gathering Ground
06.13 Peters, MO The Hanger
06.14 Muskogee, OK Muskogee Civic Auditorium
06.21 Duluth, MN The Encounter
06.28 Little Rock, AR Riverwalk Pavillion
07.05 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone Festival
07.11 Oshkosh, WI Lifefest
07.12 Wilmar, MN Sonshine Fest
07.19 Jacksonville, FL Murray Hill Theater w/ As I Lay Dying and Dead To Fall
07.25 Tyler, TX Living Room w/ As I Lay Dying and Dead To Fall
07.26 Ft. Worth, TX Club 412 w/ As I Lay Dying and Dead To Fall
07.29 Buffalo, NY The Cruise In w/ As I Lay Dying and Dead To Fall
07.30 Westminster, MD Inner Circle w/ As I Lay Dying and Dead To Fall
08.01 Lincoln, NH Inside Out Soul Fest
08.09 Elon, NC Cornerstone
08.16 Lewisberry, PA Purple Door

NORMA JEAN
04.19 Madison, MS Madison Cultural Center
04.25 Wilmore, KY Icthus Festival
04.26 Lynchburg, VA Central VA Community College w/ Beloved
04.27 Raleigh, NC The Lincoln Theater w/ Beloved
05.09 Orlando, FL Cornerstone Florida
05.17 Newport, Wales w/ mewithoutYou
05.18 Manchester,UK Roadhouse w/ mewithoutYou
05.20 Wolverhampton,UK Little civic w/ mewithoutYou
05.21 Exeter Cavern w/ mewithoutYou
05.22 London,UK Underworld w/ mewithoutYou
05.23 Swindon,UK Victoria w/ mewithoutYou
05.25 Belgium, Lintfabriek Kontich w/ mewithoutYou
05.26 Germany w/ mewithoutYou
05.27 Austria, Vienna Graz Musichouse w/ mewithoutYou
05.28 Hangary, Budapest w/ mewithoutYou
05.29 Germany w/ mewithoutYou
05.30 Holland, Arnhel Goudvishal w/ mewithoutYou
07.04 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone
08.08 Elon, NC Cornerstone
08.15 Wilkes Barre, PA Cafe Metropolis
08.16 Lewisberry, PA Purple Door

STILL BREATHING
07.01 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone
07.06 Atlanta, GA Extreem w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
07.07 Hamilton, OH The CCCC w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
07.08 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Center w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
07.09 Madison, WI w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
07.10 Wilmar, MN Sonshine w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
07.11 Wilmar, MN Sonshine w/ The Agony Scene
07.12 Omaha, NE Omaha Christian Church w/ The Agony Scene and Extol

STRETCH ARM STRONG
04.26 Asbury Park, NJ Conventiona Hall Complex http://www.skateandsurffest.com
05.11 Tampa, FL USF Sundome w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.12 Ft. Lauderdale, FL The Factory
05.13 Orlando, FL TD Waterhouse Center w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.14 Birmingham, AL Boutwell Auditorium w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.15 New Orleans, LA State Palace w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.16 Houston, TX Reliant Arena w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.17 Dallas, TX Smirnoff Music Center w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.18 San Antonio, TX Sunken Gardens w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.20 St. Louis, MO Family Arena w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.21 Kansas City, MO City Market w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.22 Lincoln, NE Pershing Auditorium
05.23 Denver, CO Red Rocks Amp w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.25 Little Rock, AR Vinos
06.22 OSAKA, JAPAN Shinkagura
06.23 SHIZUOKA, JAPAN Numazu Gaia
06.24 TOKYO, JAPAN Shimokitazawa ERA
06.25 SAPPORO, JAPAN Club Counter Action
06.27 NIIGATA, JAPAN Junbox Mini
06.28 KASHIWA, JAPAN Club Zax
07.04 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone
08.09 Elon, NC Cornerstone
08.16 Lewisberry, PA Purple Door

UNDEROATH
5.11 Pensacola, FL The Handlebar w/ Anberlin, JadeMeridian (ex zao), Party People, love drug
5.12 Tallahassee, FL The beta bar w/ Anberlin, Jade Meridian (ex zao) , Love Drug
5.13 Jackson, MS Horizon Community w/ Anberlin, JadeMeridian (ex zao)
5.14 Little Rock , AR Vino's w/ Anberlin, Jade Meridian (ex zao), Party People
5.15 Texarkana, AR The Living Room w/ Anberlin, Jade Meridian (ex zao)
5.16 Dallas, TX The door w/ Anberlin, Jade Meridian (ex zao)
5.17 Tulsa, OK The loft w/ Anberlin, Jade Meridian (ex zao)
5.18 Kansas City, MO The New Earth w/ Anberlin, Jade Meridian (ex zao)
5.19 Alexandria, MN The barn w/ Anberlin, Jade Meridian (ex zao)

ZAO
05.10 Orlando, FL Cornerstone
07.03 Bushnel, IL Cornerstone

















UPCOMING SOLID STATE RELEASES:


The Agony Scene ? June 10, 2003
Figure Four ?Suffering The Loss? - June 24, 2003
Extol ?Synergy? - June 24, 2003
Beloved ?Failure On? - July 8, 2003
Stretch Arm Strong ?Engage? - August 19, 2003
















Stratour....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/18/2003


Campbell's Downside have now changed their name to Strata and will be touring across the U.S. next month alongside dredg, Codeseven and S.T.U.N., currently announced dates for the trek include:


May 15th Sacramento, CA - Boardwalk
May 16th Los Angeles, CA - Roxy
May 17th Santa Barbara, CA - TBA (dredg only)
May 19th Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction
May 20th San Diego, CA - Scene
May 21st Phoenix, AZ - Bash On Ash
May 22nd Albuquerque, NM - Launch Pad
May 23rd El Paso, TX - TBA
May 25th Austin, TX - Stubbs
May 27th Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room
May 28th Houston, TX - Engine Room
May 30th New Orleans, LA - Shim Sham Club


More dates are expected to be announced shortly as the tour is expected to continue through till June 26th.




-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.








Friday, April 18, 2003






Crossing The Country....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/18/2003


Black Cross (formerly Black Widows) have lined up the following dates:


April 18th St. Louis, MO - Fairview Hgts VFW (Feat. Sweet Cobra)
April 19th Chicago, IL - Fireside Bowl (Feat. Rise Against, None More Black, Sweet Cobra)
April 20th Bloomington, IN - Clubterranean (Feat. Angelville)
April 30th Columbus, OH - Legion Of Doom
May 01st Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church (Feat. The Promise)
May 02nd Bound Brook, NJ - Hamilton St (Feat. The Promise, The Sucide File)
May 03rd Bethesda, MD - Lewies (Feat. The Promise, The Sucide File)
May 23rd Louisville, KY - The Rudyard Kipling
June 03rd Nashville, TN - The Muse (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, My Chemical Romance, Every Time I Die)
June 04th Atlanta, GA - Neutron Bomb (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, My Chemical Romance, Every Time I Die)
June 05th Richmond, VA - Alley Katz (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, My Chemical Romance, Every Time I Die)
June 06th South Amboy, NJ - Krome (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, My Chemical Romance, Every Time I Die)
June 07th Poughkeepsie, NY - Crannel Street (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy)
June 13th Orlando, FL - Magic Fest (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy)
June 14th Savannah, GA - Velvet Elvis (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy)
June 15th Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy)
June 17th Louisville, KY - 953 Clay St. (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy)
June 18th St. Louis, MO - Creepy Crawl (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy)
June 19th Rock Island, IL - Eagle Hall (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy)
June 27th Quebec City, QC - Quebec City Skate Park (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy)
July 01st Baltimore, MD - Otto Bar 7pm (Feat. Give Up The Ghost, The Hope Conspiracy)
The bands new album "Art Offensive" will be released through Equal Vision on May 20th.





-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.














Not Posting....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/18/2003


Mudvayne's re-worked video for their track "Not Falling" has finally made its way online and can be viewed here. The video was re-shot with director Dean Karr (Queens Of The Stone Age, Marilyn Manson) as the band were unhappy with how the original clip turned out.





-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.














Delaysomnia....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/18/2003


In an interview located here, Ministry's Paul Baker confirmed that the bands long delayed live albums which were set to be released through the Ipecac label have indefinitely been scrapped.





-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.














As The Frontmen Dive....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/18/2003


Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe broke his collarbone at last night's tour stop in Brooklyn, NY after a stage dive went wrong, ending with him landing on the floor a few songs into the set. Tour mate Mark Hunter of Chimaira came out to handle the vocals for one song but was not well versed with the bands lyrics and as such, a rabid fan who knew the words was brought on stage and performed the rest of the bands set. Despite the obviously painful injury, Blythe will continue on performing with the band at all of their upcoming stops.





-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.
















Agony Tour....







SOLID STATE NEWS >> April 11, 2003

UPCOMING SOLID STATE RELEASES:
The Agony Scene ? June 10, 2003
Figure Four ?Suffering The Loss? - June 24, 2003
Extol ?Synergy? - June 24, 2003
Beloved ?Failure On? - July 8, 2003
Stretch Arm Strong ?Engage? - July 22, 2003

THE AGONY SCENE FEATURED ON MP3.COM!
Since the Agony Scene song ?We Bury Our Dead At Dawn? debuted on MP3.com is it has been securely resting at #1 on the metal-core chart and #2 on the metal chart. The song is now the MP3.com metal pick and is resting on prime real estate on the web site. With nearly 2000 downloads a day The Agony Scene are quickly becoming one of the most exciting bands in the metal scene. Spread the word! Check out:

http://www.mp3.com/theagonyscene

The Agony Scene’s self-titled debut hits the street June 10, shortly afterward the band will be joining Demon Hunter and Extol on a west coast run with other dates to follow. Check out the tour dates for the up-to-the-minute information!

FIGURE FOUR MIXES FOR ?SUFFERING THE LOSS? IN TODAY!
The nice people at Fed-Ex dropped the Figure Four mixes off today and they’re on the way to be mastered as we speak. As soon as we get the final approved mixes in they will be put up on the MP3.com web site. The band will be out in May with Misery Signals, Shattered Realm and Beloved, some dates are listed, others to be announced soon. See upcoming tour dates with Beloved below!

UPCOMING STRETCH ARM STRONG DATES WITH NEW FOUND GLORY, GOOD CHARLOTTE AND MXPX
In May SAS will be out in front of thousands each night on tour with New Found Glory, Good Charlotte and MxPx. The band just finished recording their 3rd Solid State full-length ?Engage? at Big Blue Meenie in NJ. If the tour comes near you come out and show the pop-punk kids your dance moves.

LIVING SACRIFICE ON TOUR ALL YEAR!
In case there was any doubt if Living Sacrifice was alive all you have to do is check out the tour page. There were a few line-up changes over the last couple months but the band is back in motion, promoting their last full length ?Conceived In Fire?.

LIMITED EDITION ?INFECTED? SILK SCREEN TOUR POSTERS!
For a short time there are limited edition silk-screened ?Infected? tour posters for the upcoming tour featuring Demon Hunter, The Agony Scene and Extol. Head over to the mail-order site and grab em before they’re gone! Limited # were autographed by the guys in Demon Hunter!

http://www.toothandnail-mailorder.com

THE AGONY SCENE
04.25 Tulsa, OK The Loft
06.13 Tacoma, WA Club Impact w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.14 Spokane, WA Fat Tuesdays w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.19 Portland, OR Meow Meow w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.20 Quincy, CA Joshua Fest w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.21 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.22 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.23 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.25 Denver, CO Sox Place w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.26 Wichita, KS Ground Zero w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.27 Dallas, TX The Door w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
06.28 Little Rock, AR Skatepark w/ Demon Hunter and Extol
07.01 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone

BELOVED
04.26 Lynchburg, VA Central VA Community College w/ Norma Jean
04.27 Raleigh, NC The Brewery w/ Norma Jean
05.10 Orlando, FL Cornerstone
05.15 Nashville, TN The Muse
05.16 St. Louis, MO Creepy Crawl
05.17 Kansas City, MO El Torreon w/ Give Up The Ghost
05.18 Cedar Rapids, IA
05.19 Minneapolis, MN w/ Figure Four
05.20 Shorewood, WI Shorewood Legion w/ Figure Four
05.21 Chicago, IL w/ Figure Four
05.22 Detroit, MI w/ Figure Four
05.23 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom w/ Figure Four, Integrity and more
05.24 Syracuse, NY Westcott Comm Center w/ Figure Four
05.25 Monroe, NY Activities Building w/ Figure Four
05.26 Montclair, NJ w/ Figure Four
05.27 Linthicum, MD Heritage Community Center w/ Figure Four
05.28 VA Beach, VA Classics w/ Figure Four
05.29 Lynchburg, VA w/ Figure Four
05.30 Winston-salem, NC PS-211 w/ Figure Four

DEAD POETIC
04.12 Pittsburgh, PA Club Laga w/ Boy Sets Fire, Atreyu, Underoath and more
04.24 Dayton, OH Elbo w/ Anberlin and more
04.26 West Lawn, PA Spring Fling w/ Ace Troubleshooter
05.03 Plattsburgh, NY Plattsburgh State University w/ Third Eye Blind, Jurassic Five and more
05.09 Orlando, FL Cornerstone FL
05.10 Atlanta, GA Ecclesia
05.24 Franklin, IN Logos
06.14 Wichita Falls, TX The Macstack w/ Embodyment and The Pitts
06.16 Tempe, AZ Big Fish Pub w/ Embodyment and The Pits
06.17 Tijuana, MEX Hard Rock Cafe w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.18 Corona, CA Showcase Theatre w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.21 Sacramento, CA The Boardwalk w/ Demon Hunter, Extol, Embodyment, The Agoney Scene
06.23 Tacoma, WA Club Impact w/ Embodyment and The Pitts
06.24 Spokane, WA Cafe Sole w/ Embodyment and The Pitts
06.26 Ft. Collins, CO TBA w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.27 Colorado Springs, CO HW Briggs w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.28 Denver, CO Cervantes w/ Embodyment, THE-PITS
06.29 Pittsburgh, KS Foxtown City Limits w/ Embodyment and The Pitts
07.01 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone
07.02 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone Underground Stage

THE DEATH CAMPAIGN
05.24 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.25 San Diego, CA The Scene w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.26 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.27 Bakersfield, CA Jerry's Pizza w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.28 Hanford, CA Square 8's w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
05.30 Sacramento, CA Colonial Theater w/ Living Sacrifice and Handshake Murders
06.01 Sacramento,CA. - Westcoast World Wide w/ As I Lay Dying
06.03 Eugene,OR. - The Corrall w/ As I Lay Dying
06.06 Tacoma,WA. - Club Impact w/ As I Lay Dying
06.07 Portland,OR. - SolidState w/ As I Lay Dying
06.08 Spokane,WA. - The Sole' w/ As I Lay Dying
06.12 Denver,CO. - Blue Bird Theatre w/ As I Lay Dying
06.13 Sante Fe, NM. - Warehouse 21 w/ As I Lay Dying
06.14 Yuma,AZ. - Boys and Girls Club w/As I Lay Dying
06.23 Prescott,AZ. - Club 209 w/ As I Lay Dying
06.26 Tulsa,OK - The Loft w/ As I Lay Dying
06.27 Kansas City, MO. - The Eltorreon w/ As I Lay Dying
06.28 St. Peters,MO. - The Hanger w/ As I Lay Dying/ Showbread
06.29 - 7.05: Bushnell,IL - Cornerstone Festival w/ Tons Of Groups
07.09 Grafton,ND. - The Cellar w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.10.03 - 7.12.03: Wilmar,MN. - Sonshine Fest.
07.13 Duluth,MN. - The Encounter w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.15 Milwaukee,WI - VFW w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.16 Goshen,IN. - The Post w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.17 Grand Rapids,MI. - Skelletones w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.18 Ft. Wayne,IN. - Anchor Community Church w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
07.30 W. Columbia,SC. - Uncle Doctors w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
08.01 Atlanta,GA. - The Extreme w/ As I Lay Dying// Showbread
08.05 Jacksonville,FL. - Murrayhill Theatre w/ As I Lay Dying/ / Showbread
08.08 Decatur,AL. - The Underground w/ As I Lay Dying/ Showbread

DEMON HUNTER
06.13 Tacoma, WA Club Impact w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.14 Spokane, WA Fat Tuesdays w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.19 Portland, OR Meow Meow w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.20 Quincy, CA Joshua Fest w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.21 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.22 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.23 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.25 Denver, CO Sox Place w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.26 Wichita, KS Ground Zero w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.27 Dallas, TX The Door w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
06.28 Little Rock, AR Skatepark w/ The Agony Scene and Extol
07.01 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone

EXTOL
06.13 Tacoma, WA Club Impact w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.14 Spokane, WA Fat Tuesdays w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.19 Portland, OR Meow Meow w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.20 Quincy, CA Joshua Fest w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.21 Sacramento, CA Boardwalk w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.22 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.23 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.25 Denver, CO Sox Place w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.26 Wichita, KS Ground Zero w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.27 Dallas, TX The Door w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
06.28 Little Rock, AR Skatepark w/ Demon Hunter and The Agony Scene
07.01 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone

FIGURE FOUR
05.19 Minneapolis, MN w/ Beloved
05.20 Shorewood, WI Shorewood Legion w/ Beloved
05.21 Chicago, IL w/ Beloved
05.22 Detroit, MI w/ Beloved
05.23 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom w/ Beloved, Integrity and more
05.24 Syracuse, NY Westcott Comm Center w/ Beloved
05.25 Monroe, NY Activities Building w/ Beloved
05.26 Montclair, NJ w/ Beloved
05.27 Linthicum, MD Heritage Community Center w/ Beloved
05.28 VA Beach, VA Classics w/ Beloved
05.29 Lynchburg, VA w/ Beloved
05.30 Winston-salem, NC PS-211 w/ Beloved

LIVING SACRIFICE
04.12 Dallas, TX The Door
04.26 Wilmore, KY Ichthus Festival
05.04 Albany, NY Suny Parkfest
05.05 Syracuse, NY Planet 505
05.06 Woodbridge, VA Spotlight
05.07 Lynchburg, VA Central VA College
05.08 Savannah, GA Teasers Cafe
05.09 Atlanta, GA Extreem
05.10 Orlando FL Cornerstone Festival
05.12 Crossville, AL The Underground
05.13 Memphis, TN Rivers Edge
05.15 Omaha, NE Ranch Bowl
05.16 Minneapolis, MN New Union
05.17 Elgin, IL Wonderland Ballroom w/ Haste The Day and others
05.18 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theater w/ Haste The Day and others
05.24 Phoenix, AZ Bash on the Ash w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.25 San Diego, CA The Scene w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.26 Corona, CA Showcase Theater w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.27 Bakersfield, CA Jerry's Pizza w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.28 Hanford, CA Square 8's w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
05.30 Sacramento, CA Colonial Theater w/ Death Campaign and Handshake Murders
06.01 Denver, CO Ignite
06.07 Silverdale, WA Island Lake Skatepark
06.11 Raleigh, NC The Brewery
06.12 Dayton, OH Gathering Ground
06.13 Peters, MO The Hanger
06.14 Muskogee, OK Muskogee Civic Auditorium
06.21 Duluth, MN The Encounter
06.28 Little Rock, AR Riverwalk Pavillion
07.05 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone Festival
07.11 Oshkosh, WI Lifefest
07.12 Wilmar, MN Sonshine Fest
07.19 Jacksonville, FL Murray Hill Theater
07.25 Tyler, TX Living Room
07.26 Ft. Worth, TX Club 412

NORMA JEAN
04.11 South Amboy, NJ Krome w/ Terror, Darkest Hour and Shattered Realm
04.12 North Hampton, MA Pearl Street w/ Dillinger Escape Plan
04.13 Pittsburgh, PA Club Laga w/ Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, Snapcase and more
04.14 Baltimore, MD Otto Bar w/ Dillinger Escape Plan
04.15 Winston-Salem, NC Ziggy's w/ Dillinger Escape Plan
04.16 Columbia, SC Uncle Doctors w/ Dillinger Escape Plan
04.19 Madison, MS Madison Cultural Center
04.25 Wilmore, KY Icthus Festival
04.26 Lynchburg, VA Central VA Community College w/ Beloved
04.27 Raleigh, NC The Brewery w/ Beloved
05.09 Orlando, FL Cornerstone Florida
05.17 Newport, Wales w/ mewithoutYou
05.18 Manchester,UK Roadhouse w/ mewithoutYou
05.19 Nottingham,UK Old Angel w/ mewithoutYou
05.20 Wolverhampton,UK Little civic w/ mewithoutYou
05.21 Exeter Cavern w/ mewithoutYou
05.22 London,UK Underworld w/ mewithoutYou
05.23 Swindon,UK Victoria w/ mewithoutYou
05.25 Belgium, Lintfabriek Kontich w/ mewithoutYou
05.26 Germany w/ mewithoutYou
05.27 Austria, Vienna Graz Musichouse w/ mewithoutYou
05.28 Hangary, Budapest w/ mewithoutYou
05.29 Germany w/ mewithoutYou
05.30 Holland, Arnhel Goudvishal w/ mewithoutYou
07.04 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone
08.08 Elon, NC Cornerstone
08.15 Wilkes Barre, PA Cafe Metropolis
08.16 Lewisberry, PA Purple Door

STRETCH ARM STRONG
04.26 Asbury Park, NJ Conventiona Hall Complex http://www.skateandsurffest.com
05.11 Tampa, FL USF Sundome w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.12 Ft. Lauderdale, FL The Factory
05.13 Orlando, FL TD Waterhouse Center w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.14 Birmingham, AL Boutwell Auditorium w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.15 New Orleans, LA State Palace w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.16 Houston, TX Reliant Arena w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.17 Dallas, TX Smirnoff Music Center w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.18 San Antonio, TX Sunken Gardens w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.20 St. Louis, MO Family Arena w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.21 Kansas City, MO City Market w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.22 Lincoln, NE Pershing Auditorium
05.23 Denver, CO Red Rocks Amp w/ New Found Glory, Good Charlotte, MxPx
05.25 Little Rock, AR Vinos
06.22 OSAKA, JAPAN Shinkagura
06.23 SHIZUOKA, JAPAN Numazu Gaia
06.24 TOKYO, JAPAN Shimokitazawa ERA
06.25 SAPPORO, JAPAN Club Counter Action
06.27 NIIGATA, JAPAN Junbox Mini
06.28 KASHIWA, JAPAN Club Zax
07.04 Bushnell, IL Cornerstone
08.09 Elon, NC Cornerstone
08.16 Lewisberry, PA Purple Door

UNDEROATH
04.11 Binghamton, NY American Legion Post 80, 76 Main St w/ Nakatomi Plaza and Fire When Ready
04.12 Pittsburgh, PA Club Laga w/ Boy Sets Fire, Dead Poetic and more
04.13 Harrisburgh, PA
04.14 Buffalo, NY The Cruise
04.15 Long Island, NY The Courthouse















Atourya....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/18/2003


Atreyu will embark on a string of U.K./European dates with BOYSETSFIRE in June, they are as follows:


June 10th Stuttgart, GER - TBA
June 11th Budapest, HUN - TBA
June 12th Praag, CZE - Futurum
June 13th Leipzig, GER - Connie Island
June 14th Hannover, GER - Capitol
June 15th Berlinova, GER - Festival
June 17th Nottingham, UK - Rock City
June 18th London, UK - Astoria
June 20th Manchester, UK - Hop & Grape
June 21st Hurricane, GER - Festival
June 22nd Southside, GER - Festival
June 24th Lyon, FRA - Cco
June 25th Bordeaux, FRA - Cat
June 26th Rennes, FRA - Mondo Bizarre
June 27th Paris, FRA - TBA
June 28th Rheinkultur, GER - Festival
June 29th Amsterdam, NET - Melkweg




-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.














Skid Row To Release Long-Awaited Studio CD And Documentary DVD....


By: Blabbermouth.Net
Posted on: 04/18/2003


SKID ROW's long-awaited new CD, "Thickskin", will be released independently in the United States on Skid Row Records this summer in either July or August. Exact details are still being finalized. A European release is expected around the same time through SPV/Steamhammer Records.

"We're very excited about this, especially since it's the first SKID ROW record for [singer] Johnny [Solinger] and [drummer] Phil [Varone]," said bassist Rachel Bolan in an official press release. "It took a long time to record due to the fact that we had to do it in short bursts because we were touring a lot the past several years. We were on the road with KISS and then we did the Rock Never Stops tour last summer.

"We were writing while we were on the road, and then when there was a tour break we'd write some more and then record. It required a lot of hard work. It was kind of like learning to drive in the middle of a demolition derby!"

The complete track listing for "Thickskin" is as follows:


01. New Generation
02. Ghost
03. Swallow Me (The Real You)
04. Born a Beggar
05. Thick is the Skin
06. See You Around
07. Mouth of Voodoo
08. One Light
09. I Remember You Two
10. Lamb
11. Down from Underground
12. Hittin' a Wall


"Thickskin" is said to be "a vicious, aggressive album with a contemporary vibe, yet it maintains the killer melodic hooks that made earlier albums like 'Skid Row' and 'Slave to the Grind' and their songs 'Youth Gone Wild', 'I Remember You', '18 and Life' and 'Monkey Business' all monster hits."

"We didn't consciously strive for a modern sound, nor did we intentionally try to copy what we've done in the past," Bolan explained. "'Thickskin' turned out naturally. We still listen to everything just like we always have - whatever's new out there and the old albums by our favorite bands that influenced us in the first place."

Two years in the life of SKID ROW are chronicled in the DVD "Under the Skin - The Making of Thickskin". It's scheduled for release in May and it will give fans a tantalizing taste of "Thickskin".

"A friend of ours named Fabio Jafet had the idea about making a documentary," said Bolan. "He covered everything from when Johnny joined the band, to the KISS tour to the making of 'Thickskin'. He shot 40 hours of tape over two years and condensed it for a one-hour DVD. He was around quite a bit, but after awhile you forgot he was there.
"On this DVD you get interviews and some previews of the 'Thickskin' CD as well as footage of us in the studio. In a way, it ends up kind of like a music video. There is a lot of great bonus footage too. It shows us out of our musical environment."





-----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net.















Sepultura: New Track Posted Online....


By: Blabbermouth.Net
Posted on: 04/18/2003


A brand new SEPULTURA track entitled "Mindwar" has been posted online at this location. "Mindwar" comes off the group's forthcoming "Roorback" CD, due in Europe on May 26 through SPV/Steamhammer Records. A U.S. release - most likely through No Name/Elektra Records - is expected in June.

SEPULTURA will embark on a North American tour with VOIVOD beginning on April 18 in San Francisco, California. A string of European festival dates will follow, after which SEPULTURA will return to North America to tour through August and September. Autumn will see the band heading to the Far East, touring through Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan, then trekking to Australia and finishing the world tour through South America, culminating with 22 dates in Brazil alone! Many of the performances along the tour are being recorded for a forthcoming "ultimate" live album & DVD, which is planned for a 5.1 Surround "in-your-face" sound production.





-----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net.









Thursday, April 17, 2003





The White Stripes....


The Retro Punk band THE WHITE STRIPES will be performing all week, April 22nd. through April 26th., on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" (NBC, 11:35 pm EST). Also, their new CD "Elephant" is out now.















KATATONIA....


Their new opus, "Viva Emptiness" [Peaceville Records], will hit the stores April 29th.











Victory Tourdates....


CANADA:


DARKEST HOUR IN CANADA
MAY....

09 Montreal QC @ THE RAINBOW w/ The Haunted, Shi Hulud, Skinless*
10 Toronto, ON @ CLUB ROCKIT w/ The Haunted, Shi Hulud, Skinless *


ATREYU IN CANADA
MAY....

15 Toronto, ON @ CLUB ROCKET w/ Lamb Of God, Chimaira, 18 Visions
16 Montreal, QC @ RAINBOW w/ Lamb Of God, Chimaira, 18 Visions

TAKING BACK SUNDAY WARPED TOUR MAINSTAGE
JULY....

02 Calgary, AB @ RACE CITY SPEEDWAY *
04 Vancouver, BC @ THUNDERBIRD STADIUM *



AUGUST....

01 Montreal, QC @ PARC JEAN DRAPEAU *
02 Toronto, ON @ MOLSON PARK *
















Sepulwar....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/16/2003


Sepultura have posted an mp3 of their track "Mindwar" online, you can grab it here. The song is taken from the groups forthcoming new album "Roorback", which will see a release in Europe on May 26th. A North American release date is still pending.





-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.
















Stereotour....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/16/2003


Stereomud will be embarking on a headlining tour with Pacifier, Ether Seeds and Fingertight in tow beginning on May 04th and continuing through till June 16th. You can find the tentative routing for the trek here.





-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.














Sonic Addiction....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/16/2003


Jane's Addiction are now plotting a tentative July 15th release date through and as yet unannounced label for their forthcoming new album "Hypersonic".





-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.















The Mars Drunkship....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/16/2003


The Mars Volta's new track "Drunkship Of Lanterns" has been posted online, you can attempt to download it here. The song is expected to show up on the groups forthcoming Strummer Recordings/Universal debut "De-loused In The Comatorium" which will hit stores on June 17th.





-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.








Wednesday, April 16, 2003






The Dreaming: Set List Unveiled....


By: Blabbermouth.Net
Posted on: 04/16/2003


THE DREAMING, the new project featuring former STABBING WESTWARD frontman Chris Hall and ex-STAR 69 members Johnny Haro (drums) and Warren Huart (guitar), made their live debut on April 13 at The Gig in Hollywood, California.

The group's set list for the evening was as follows:



01. Drowning (THE DREAMING song, not the SW song)
02. Save Yourself (STABBING WESTWARD)
03. You Are
04. Fly Away
05. Let It Burn
06. Bleed
07. So Far Away (STABBING WESTWARD)
08. Crucifixion




THE DREAMING, who are currently unsigned, have reportedly been demoing material with producer/engineer Bryan Carlstrom (who engineered SW's "Darkest Days" CD) and are said to be playing a musical style more reminiscent of that of early SW than the one found on the now-defunct band's final, self-titled album.





-----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net.















Soulfly Cancel Dates Due To 'Weather Conditions'....


By: Blabbermouth.Net
Posted on: 04/16/2003


SOULFLY were forced to cancel their gigs in Sparks, Nevada and Salt Lake City, Utah on April 14-15 "due to weather situations," according to the group's official web site. Both dates will be rescheduled. SOULFLY are in the middle of a U.S. tour with E-TOWN CONCRETE and SWORN ENEMY.





-----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net.















Nevermore To Release 'Enemies Of Reality' In July....


By: Blabbermouth.Net
Posted on: 04/16/2003


NEVERMORE have pushed back the tentative release date of their new album, "Enemies Of Reality", to July 28 through Century Media Records. The group have spent the few weeks recording the effort at a Seattle studio with producer Kelly Gray (QUEENSRYCHE, SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM, DOKKEN) and expect to be done mixing sometime next month.

The follow-up to 2000's "Dead Heart in a Dead World" marks the final album under NEVERMORE's present contract with Century Media Records. The band, who feature in their ranks former members of the popular '80s power metal act SANCTUARY, are believed to be entertaining offers from several other record companies, including Nuclear Blast Records, who are said to have the inside track to sign the group following the expiration of their current agreement.





-----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net.















Murder Squad Issue Long-Awaited Sophomore Album....


By: Blabbermouth.Net
Posted on: 04/16/2003


Sweden's MURDER SQUAD, featuring DISMEMBER bassist Rickard Cabeza, DISMEMBER vocalist Matti Kärki, ENTOMBED guitarist Uffe Cederlund and ENTOMBED drummer Peter Stjärnwind, have just issued their sophomore album, "Ravenous, Murderous", in Europe through Threeman Records (ENTOMBED's own label). The CD, which features a guest appearance by former DEATH/AUTOPSY drummer Chris Reifert, was completed at a Stockholm studio over a two-week period in March 2002. A U.S. release date has yet to be announced. In other news, the band have pulled out of their previously announced appearance at Germany's Fuck the Commerce festival, "but we are working on shows in Sweden and Europe so keep your rotten eyes open," reads a message on the group's official web site. "Also shows in the US are planned to follow the album release..."





-----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net.















Tour Or Be Killed....


By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/16/2003


Biohazard will be embarking an ambitious touring schedule this month which will carry them through to the summer, dates include:


April 21st Oberhausen, GER - Zentrum Altenberg (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
April 25th Arlon, BEL - Les Nuits De L´entre (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
April 26th Meerhout, BEL - Groezrock Festival (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
April 27th Saarbrücken, GER - Garage (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
April 28th Lisboa, POR - Annex (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
April 29th Koblenz, GER - Suppkultur (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
April 30th Hof, GER - No Limits (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 01st Leipzig, GER - Conne Island (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 02nd Kassel, GER - Spot (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 03rd Hardenberg, NET - Podium (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 04th Utrecht, NET - Tivoli (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 05th Stuttgart, GER - Röhre (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 06th Basel, SWI - Kaserne (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 07th Bellizona, SWI - Garge Music (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 08th Reggio Emilia, ITA - Tempo Roc (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 09th Bassano Del Grappa, ITA - La Gabbia (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 10th Varese, ITA - Nautilus (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 11th München, GER - Backstage (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 12th Graz, AUS - Orpheum (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 13th Budapest, HUN - Petöfi Csarnok (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 14th Wien, AUS - Arena (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 15th Berlin, GER - SO 36 (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 16th Cottbus, GER - Gladhouse (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 17th Barcelona, SPA - Val D´Hebron Festival (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 18th Würzburg, GER - Soundpark Ost (Feat. Do Or Die, Caliban Terror)
May 28th Osaka, JAP - TBA
May 29th Tokyo, JAP - TBA
May 30th Tokyo, JAP - TBA
June 05th Elizabethtown, NJ - Rexplex (Feat. Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Throwdown, Full Blown Chaos)
June 08th Wilmington, NC - Hammerjacks (Feat. Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Throwdown, Full Blown Chaos)
June 10th Orlando, FL - House Of Blues (Feat. Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Throwdown, Full Blown Chaos)
June 12th Tampa, FL - Masquerade (Feat. Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Throwdown, Full Blown Chaos)
June 13th Atlanta, GA - Masquerade (Feat. Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Throwdown, Full Blown Chaos)
June 14th Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues (Feat. Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Throwdown, Full Blown Chaos)
June 15th Winston-Salem, NC - Ziggy's (Feat. Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Throwdown, Full Blown Chaos)






-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.
















Morgion Revamp Lineup, Continue Work On New CD....


By: Blabbermouth.Net
Posted on: 04/15/2003


Californian death-doomsters MORGION have parted ways with vocalist Adrian Leroux (formerly of MINDROT) following the completion of the group's recent Doomination of Europe tour. In his place, the band have enlisted longtime fan and friend Justin Christian, who will be taking up the role of bass guitarist. Additionally, keyboardist and guitarist Gary Griffith will be performing the singing on the group's upcoming album, while guitarist Dwayne Boardman will be responsible for all the "brutal" vocals.

MORGION, who are currently unsigned following a split with Relapse Records last year, are hard at work recording their third album, "Cloaked by Ages, Crowned in Earth", for a tentative late 2003 release through an as-yet-undetermined label. The band are also selling a CD-R featuring the ultra-rare "Rabid Decay" demo and "Travesty" 7", as well as a previously unreleased live studio recording from 1992. Plans also exist for a similar compilation that will include new demo tracks, a live concert recording from 1999, and the unreleased "Oceans Without Shores" EP.
(Thanks: Doom-Metal.com)




-----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net.








Tuesday, April 15, 2003






Dead On Airplay...

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By: The PRP
Posted on: 04/15/2003


The uncensored version of The Haunted's controversial video for their track "D.O.A." has now been posted online and can be viewed here.





-----As reported by wookubus from The PRP.














Dying Fetus Finalize Track Listing For 'Stop At Nothing'....


By: Blabbermouth.Net
Posted on: 04/15/2003


DYING FETUS have set a May 13 release date for their next studio album, titled "Stop At Nothing". The complete track listing for the CD is as follows:


01. Schematics
02. One Shot, One Kill
03. Institutions of Deceit
04. Abandon All Hope
05. Forced Elimination
06. Stop At Nothing
07. Onslaught of Malice
08. Vengeance Unleashed (re-recording)


"Stop At Nothing" was recorded at Hit and Run Studios in Rockville, Maryland and is the first to feature second guitarist Mike Kimball, who officially joined the band last September.





-----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net.















God Forbid Deny Singer Departure, Prepare To Record New Album....


By: Blabbermouth.Net
Posted on: 04/14/2003


New Jersey-based quintet GOD FORBID have finally broken their silence regarding the status of their singer, Byron Davis. Davis was previously rumored to have left the group just as they were preparing to enter the studio to begin work on the follow-up to their critically acclaimed Century Media debut, "Determination".

"In an effort to dispel the flurry of rumors floating around, GOD FORBID would like to announce that Byron Davis is still the lead singer of the band," the group said in an official statement. "First, we would like to apologize for our silence since these rumors began circulating. We've been concentrating solely on writing the best material possible and refused to be sidetracked in any way. We are all really excited about the new songs. In fact, we feel stronger about this material than anything we've done before. You can expect things to get a bit heavier and with more groove than anything on 'Determination'. This will be a new beginning for us and we don't think any of you will be disappointed."

Davis added, "Recently there were some differences of opinion amongst the band that led to some rumors being spread and since then things have been settled. GOD FORBID are now striving for a new level of complexity with less boundaries and we are now more focused than ever. We promise everyone that this will be a record well worth the wait."

GOD FORBID will begin recording the new album sometime in May for a late 2003 release through Century Media Records.






-----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net.