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Saturday, August 28, 2004
Mayhem Begin Writing New Material.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/28/2004 Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM have commenced the songwriting process for their next album, tentatively due in October/November 2005 through Season Of Mist. The band, who will be taking part in this fall's edition of the "Blackest of the Black" tour alongside DANZIG, DOYLE (featuring ex-MISFITS guitarist Doyle), DEVILDRIVER, DEATH ANGEL and EYES OF FIRE, will be playing in South Africa early next year. More information will be made available soon. As previously reported, an unreleased MAYHEM track, "Anno Vampir" (said to be the first song ever written by the group's most recent lineup), will be included on an upcoming Season Of Mist two-disc compilation of bands from the label. The collection is scheduled for release on September 24. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Dissection Name New Single.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/28/2004 Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION, featuring guitarist/vocalist Jon Nödtvedt, have set "Maha Kali" as the title of their upcoming single. "Maha Kali", described by the band as "a hymn to the wrathful black hindu goddess of Mahapralaya, the great dissolution of cosmos, Jai Maha Kali," will initially only be available directly from DISSECTION via their official web site and on tour. As previously reported, DISSECTION are currently in the studio with a full lineup, working on their first studio recording since 1995's classic album "Storm Of The Light's Bane". Nödtveidt was recently released from prison after spending seven years behind the bars for murdering an Algerian homosexual. A short-lived collaboration with former EMPEROR drummer BÃ¥rd "Faust" Eithun ended in December over "the demands of DISSECTION's Satanic concept." A documentary DVD and a new studio album are expected sometime in 2005. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Marilyn Manson To Host Mtv Tribute To The Cure.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/28/2004 MARILYN MANSON will host a live tribute to THE CURE on September 17. The show - part of MTV's "Icon" series - will feature performances and testimonials from artists and celebrities who cite THE CURE as a significant influence upon their work. It will be held at Old Billingsgate Market in London, and screened in October. As previously reported, MARILYN MANSON is scheduled to perform his new single, "Personal Jesus" (a DEPECHE MODE cover) at the German awards show Comet 2004 on September 24. This event will mark the first public performance by Manson in 2004 since the Grotesk Burlesk tour's completion last December. Other acts scheduled to perform on the show include Avril Lavigne, R.E.M. and Nelly Furtado. Manson will also introduce his "buddy" Avril Lavigne when she performs on the Fox TV show "Fashion Rocks" on September 8 in New York City. The event will be televised on Fox on September 26. MARILYN MANSON will release a "best of" collection, entitled "Lest We Forget", on September 28. The compilaion will contain rare photos and artwork by Manson himself. The "deluxe edition" will feature an accompanying DVD containing "the entire video catalog," including the previously unreleased uncensored clip for "(s)AINT", directed by Italian actress Asia Argento. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Friday, August 27, 2004
“’Choice Cuts’ by Carcass” by Bill Vogel III Friday, August 27, 2004 A.D. One could blather on endlessly about the greatness of the legendary Carcass. And rightly so, because besides being one of the greatest Grindcore bands ever they evolved into one of the best Deathrock Metal acts before their untimely demise in 1997. The British act’s 2004 compilation of rarities and glories, titled “Choice Cuts” [Earache Records], is a glistening blade slathered in blood. It covers the span of their career, and is easily one of the BEST of 2004. Shrill, powerful growls cut through the massive roar of guitars and intricate rhythms. Carcass is brutal yet melodic, with catchy hooks and crushing intensity. Lyrically, they read intelligent and poetic. (Think Poe meets a medical school book on dissection.) Carcass is one of a kind. Assembling both of the lusted after Peel Session recordings, along with a range of classic cuts, this disc shines with musical brilliance. The best tracks include “Buried Dreams,” the epic “No Love Lost,” the intricate aggression of “Heartwork,” the Grind slab “Incarnated Solvent Abuse,” “Corporal Jigsore Quandary,” “This Is Your Life,” “Reek of Putrefaction” (BBC Radio One Peel Session 01-02-1989), and wrecked resplendence of “Exhume To Consume” (BBC Radio One Peel Session 12-16-1990). Every track kills though. Carcass is brutal and brilliant—a beautiful, gory perfection with few equals. In summary, Carcass has released a masterpiece from beyond the grave. Few have done that. Stay savage. Farewell. Related Bands: Entombed, Konkhra, Arch Enemy, Napalm Death, Cadaver, Carnage, Morbid Angel, Rotten Sound, Dying Fetus, Nasum, Grave, Nocturnus, Dominus, Eternal Suffering, Pyrexia, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Death, C.S.S.O., Lawnmower Deth, Naked City, Acid Bath, Godflesh, Hedfirst, Darkane, Insomnium, Dark Tranquillity, Carnal Forge, Psychotogen, Gardenian, etc. Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION. Copyright 2004. Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine. Horror And Metal Find A Home At Bloodworks.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/27/2004 Producer/manager Christopher Tuffin, who has managed such metal acts as PAINMUSEUM, as well as members of the band HALFORD, has teamed up with former NFL star Glenn Cadrez to form a new horror entertainment company, BloodWorks. Tuffin says that he wants to build stronger ties between the hard rock/metal community and the horror filmmakers. "Like metal, horror isn’t just a genre - it's a way of life for a lot of fans," he said. "They both allow their artists to question authority, explore fears and lash out at the status quo, so it makes perfect sense to build their respective awareness via soundtracks, casting and other cross promotions that will expose each of them to a wider audience. "We would like to do for 'metal' and 'horror' what companies like No Limit, Death Row and Roc-A-Fella have been to 'hip-hop' and 'urban' in terms of versatility and brand recognition," said Cadrez, who recently retired from the NFL after 11 seasons during which he garnered two Super Bowl rings as a member of the Denver Broncos. BloodWorks (in association with Velvet Steamroller and Raw Nerve) just wrapped production on "2001 Maniacs", a remake of Herschell Gordon Lewis' cult classic "Two Thousand Maniacs!" The remake stars Robert Englund ("Freddy vs. Jason") and Lin Shaye ("There’s Something About Mary"). In addition to partnering with feature film consultants The Steel Company to produce, finance and distribute horror pictures, BloodWorks is also teaming with StudioWorks (a division of Ventura Distribution) to co-finance and distribute horror titles. BloodWorks' upcoming slate of films includes another HG Lewis gorefest titled "Herschell Gordon Lewis' Grim Fairy Tales: Win, Lose or Die" (written and directed by Lewis) and "Across the Border", based on Gary Provost's true crime account of the Matamoros cult killings of the early '90s. A sequel to "2001 Maniacs" is also in the works. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Heathen Guitarist Lee Altus Comments On Bassist Switch.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/27/2004 HEATHEN guitarist Lee Altus has commented on the recent addition of bassist Jon Torres to the group's ranks. Torres is no stranger to the Bay Area metal scene, having participated in such bands as THUNDERHEAD, WARNING SF, ULYSSES SIREN, LAAZ ROCKIT and ANGEL WITCH. "We've known Jon for a long time and thrilled to have him join HEATHEN," said Altus. "Each of us has played with Jon throughout the years - in ANGEL WITCH, WARNING SF and other bands - so we're already familiar with his style, which will make this a seamless transition. "We're sorry to see [previous bassist Mike 'Yaz' Jastremski] go and wish him all the best," Lee added. "He is a good friend and I'm glad that we parted ways without any animosity and can still remain best of friends. But at the same time we're very excited to have Jon step in and provide the stability we've been looking for. He brings a lot of experience with him and we're looking forward to working on the new album together." HEATHEN's next live appearance will take place this Friday, August 27 at the Metro in Oakland with EXODUS and MAD AT SAM. "It's been a while since we did any shows with [EXODUS], so I'm really looking forward to it," said Altus. "I heard that this place is kind of small so it looks like it's going to be a sweat box, just like in the old days!" More information is available at: www.heathenmetal.com. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Deftones: More Tour Dates Announced.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/27/2004 DEFTONES have announced the complete details of their upcoming club tour, which starts on September 26 at Grand in San Francisco. The dates are as follows: Sep. 26 - San Francisco, CA - Grand Sep. 28 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues Sep. 29 - Los Angeles, CA - House of Blues Sep. 30 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues Oct. 01 - San Diego, CA - Soma Oct. 03 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues Oct. 04 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theater Oct. 06 - El Paso, TX - Xscape Oct. 07 - Odessa, TX - Dos Amigos Oct. 08 - San Antonio, TX - Sunset Station Oct. 09 - Austin, TX - Stubbs BBQ Oct. 11 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues Oct. 13 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues Oct. 14 - Tampa, FL - Jannus Landing Oct. 15 - Atlanta, GA - TBA Oct. 16 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues Oct. 18 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva Oct. 20 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club Oct. 21 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogarts Oct. 22 - Detroit, MI - Clutch Cargos Oct. 23 - Milwaukee, WI - Rave Oct. 25 - Minneapolis, MN - Quest Oct. 26 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues Oct. 28 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero Oct. 29 - Sayreville, NJ - The Starland Ballroom Oct. 30 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre As previously reported, DEFTONES will begin recording their new album in early November in Connecticut, with a release planned for the first half of 2005. Production duties will reportedly be handled by Bob Ezrin, who has previously worked with KISS, JANE'S ADDICTION and PINK FLOYD, among many others. DEFTONES' last album, 2003's "Deftones", debuted at No. 2 on The Billboard 200 chart with more than 167,000 copies sold during its first week of release. In addition to the new DEFTONES CD, frontman Chino Moreno is finishing work on the first album by his side project, TEAM SLEEP. A November release is expected, with a tour to follow in December. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Moonsorrow To Play Bathory Tribute Gig.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/27/2004 Finnish "epic heathen metallers" MOONSORROW will play a BATHORY tribute gig at Klubi in Turku, Finland on October 22. Also appearing on the bill will be HELLBOX. According to a posting on the group's web site, MOONSORROW's set will consist of "the viking-era BATHORY songs." As previously reported, MOONSORROW have set "Raah Raah Blääh" as the title of their forthcoming CD, tentatively due in early 2005 through the Spinefarm Records imprint Spikefarm. The follow-up to 2003's "Kivenkantaja" is currently being written at the "infamous" Ragnarök Audio studio and will be recorded after the summer with producer Ahti Kortelainen at Tico Tico studio in Kemi, Finland. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Tristania Name New Album.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/27/2004 Norwegian symphonic metal band TRISTANIA have set "Ashes" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in January 2005 through SPV Records. The follow-up to 2001's "World of Glass" was recorded at Toproom studios in Oslo with producer Børge Finstad and will feature artwork by Christian Ruud. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Gate", "Cure", "Libre", "The Wretched", "Equilibrium" and "Shadowman". A comprehensive studio report and a description of the album by the band is available at this location. In other news, TRISTANIA are currently preparing for their upcoming European tour with THERION and TRAIL OF TEARS. "It will be great to go out on the road again, and present you some of the new material," TRISTANIA write on their web site. "A couple of weeks ago, we did our first show after a long break from touring while we have worked on the new album - on the M'era Luna festival in Hildesheim, Germany (setlist). It was a good concert, and the audience also seemed to enjoy the 2 new songs we did. It was great for us to finally begin with the live part again. The upcoming tour will be quite long, I believe 30 shows in 31 days. We're looking forward to it!" A complete list of the tour dates is available at this location. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Tristania Name New Album.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/27/2004 Norwegian symphonic metal band TRISTANIA have set "Ashes" as the title of their new album, tentatively due in January 2005 through SPV Records. The follow-up to 2001's "World of Glass" was recorded at Toproom studios in Oslo with producer Børge Finstad and will feature artwork by Christian Ruud. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Gate", "Cure", "Libre", "The Wretched", "Equilibrium" and "Shadowman". A comprehensive studio report and a description of the album by the band is available at this location. In other news, TRISTANIA are currently preparing for their upcoming European tour with THERION and TRAIL OF TEARS. "It will be great to go out on the road again, and present you some of the new material," TRISTANIA write on their web site. "A couple of weeks ago, we did our first show after a long break from touring while we have worked on the new album - on the M'era Luna festival in Hildesheim, Germany (setlist). It was a good concert, and the audience also seemed to enjoy the 2 new songs we did. It was great for us to finally begin with the live part again. The upcoming tour will be quite long, I believe 30 shows in 31 days. We're looking forward to it!" A complete list of the tour dates is available at this location. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Mnemic Drop Off Germany's Up From The Ground Festival.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/27/2004 Danish "modern thrashers" MNEMIC have been forced to cancel their scheduled appearance at the Up From The Ground festival in Gmünden, Germany on Saturday (August 28). Drummer Brian "Brylle" Rasmussen "is becoming a father any time now, and needs to be with his family," the band write on their web site. "A fill-in for Brian was very hard to find, and due to such a short notice, nobody could do the job. We hope we can make it up for the promoter Heiko and the rest of the Up From The Ground crew, and want to thank them for considering MNEMIC as part of the festival - and to our brothers in MALEVOLENT CREATION and ILLDISPOSED, kick some major ass!!" Replacing MNEMIC at the festival wil be German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA. MNEMIC recently filmed a video for their new single, "Deathbox", with director Patric Ulleaus (DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL) of Revolver Films. The video was shot in Gothenburg, Sweden at the Revolver Studios. Check out pictures from the video shoot at this location. "Deathbox" is the first single off MNEMIC's sophomore album, "The Audio Injected Soul", due on September 27 through Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to last year's "Mechanical Spin Phenomena" was recorded at AntFarm Studios in Aarhus, Denmark with producer Tue Madsen and is said to be is "much faster and more dynamic" than its predecessor. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Slipknot Planning 'big Production' U.S. Tour.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/26/2004 SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray has told Launch Radio Networks that they're planning something special for their next U.S. trek. "I think it would be, what, about February next year we'll come back out here, and we got some stuff planned. I don't wanna let it out of the bag, but it's gonna be pretty cool, I think, and it'll be, I think, a big production kind of deal." This summer's Ozzfest, on which SLIPKNOT is co-headlining the second stage, wraps up on September 4 in West Palm Beach, Florida. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Ac/Dc Singer, Bassist To Headline Red Cross Benefit Event.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/26/2004 AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson and bassist Cliff Williams will headline a benefit concert in Florida that could bring in more than $100,000 for the American Red Cross and its efforts to help replace the things Hurricane Charley blew away, according to the Naples Daily News. The concert, which will take place on September 10 at the Germain Arena in Fort Myers, will also include former BAD COMPANY frontman Brian Howe. AC/DC guitar players and founding members Angus and Malcolm Young are currently in New Zealand and will be unable to participate in the show, Beasley Broadcast Group promotions director Ronnie Kabansky said. Tickets for the show will be $25 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday. They are available at the Germain Arena box office, Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 334-3309 or at www.ticketmaster.com. A sell-out would bring in about $150,000 and all the money after costs are deducted will go to the Red Cross. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Leviathan's Alliance.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/26/2004 Mastodon have picked up a number of UK dates with Slayer, Slipknot and Hatebreed, they include: October 03rd Glasgow, UK - S.E.C.C. October 05th Birmingham, UK - National Indoor Arena October 06th Manchester, UK - Manchester Evening News Arena October 08th Cardiff, UK - Cardiff International Arena October 09th London, UK - Carling Apollo Hammersmith October 10th London, UK - Carling Apollo Hammersmith Mastodon's new album "Leviathan" will arrive in stores via Relapse on August 31st. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Track List With A Sharpened Edge.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/26/2004 The Used have set the track listing to their new album "In Love And Death", here's how it shapes up: 01 - "Take It Away" 02 - "I Caught Fire (In Your Eyes)" 03 - "Let It Bleed" 04 - "All That I've Got" 05 - "Cut Up Angels" 06 - "Listening" 07 - "Yesterdays Feelings" 08 - "Light With A Sharpened Edge" 09 - "Sound Effects and Overdramatics" 10 - "It's Hard To Say" 11 - "Lunacy Fringe" 12 - "I'm A Fake" According to "Guitar World", Sean Ingram of Coalesce fame will appear on the track "Listening". The album will arrive in stores on September 28th. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Thursday, August 26, 2004
A Perfect Motive.... by wookubus (4:10 AM PST 08/26/2004) A Perfect Circle have set "eMOTIVe" as the title to their upcoming compilation of covers, remixes and more. The album, which is described by the band as "a collection of songs about WAR, PEACE, LOVE AND GREED," will feature covers of John Lennon's "Imagine", Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" and Fear's "Let's Have A War", along with various other tracks. It is currently set for a November 02nd release date through Virgin. In the meantime, you can check out a video for the bands track "Counting Bodies Like Sheep To The Rhythm Of The War Drums" (aka a remix of "Pet") online here. Also available at the aforementioned link is a statement behind the album from band frontman Maynard James Keenan. -----SOURCE: The PRP. Scatter The Video.... by wookubus (3:48 AM PST 08/26/2004) Scatter The Ashes' video for their track "Caesura" is now available for viewing online, you can watch it here. The clip was directed by Lex Halaby (Killswitch Engage, Chimaira). -----SOURCE: The PRP. Still Slaying.... by wookubus (4:00 AM PST 08/26/2004) Slayer are now putting the finishing touches on their upcoming "Still Reigning" live DVD effort. The outing will clock in at 70 minutes and features a live performance of the bands classic 1986 opus "Reign In Blood" in its entirety. Filmed at a show that took place in Augusta, ME on July 11th, the effort was directed by Dean Karr (Iron Maiden, Marilyn Manson) and will now land in stores through American/Universal in late October. An exact release date will be announced in the coming weeks. In other news, the band will embark on the latest edition of the Jagermeister Music Tour in October with Killswitch Engage and Mastodon in tow. For now, the only announced dates are as follows: October 29th Springfield, MO - TBA November 18th Philadelphia, PA - The Electric Factory A full schedule will be unveiled early next month. -----SOURCE: The PRP. Riverred: 'Industry' Demo Available For Download.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/26/2004 Pacific Northwest rock act RIVERRED have made available for download all five songs from their new industry demo, entitled "Agricultural Real Estate Purchase". Mixed and mastered by rock kingpin Jack Endino (NIRVANA, SOUNDGARDEN, GRUNTRUCK), the demo was produced by singer/guitarist James Francis and RIVERRED and engineered by Chris Hanson (VIO-LENCE, THE SERVANTS). The new demo comes hot on the heels of the band's self-released first album, "Save Myself", which featured guest appearances by Tom Niemyer (GRUNTRUCK, THE ACCUSED) and Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD) and garnered much fan and critical support. RIVERRED will begin shopping the demo to interested labels shortly. The five songs available for download are as follows: 01. Bought the Farm (mp3) 02. Prove (mp3) 03. Crashed (mp3) 04. Save Myself (mp3) 05. Shot In the Head (mp3) -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Former Emperor Drummer Talks About Passing Of Bathory Legend, Upcoming Projects.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/26/2004 Former EMPEROR drummer Bard "Faust" Eithun has answered a number of fan questions via his official web site. Several excerpts follow: On the passing of BATHORY frontman Quorthon: Faust: "Anyone who have had a relationship to extreme music in one form or another will have come across the death of Quorthon, the mastermind of Swedish forefathers BATHORY. After his death, the hailing texts have been many. I will not be one of those who glorifies Quorthon and say how much he has meant to me. I never liked idolizing people. I happened to love the music of BATHORY and the creepy and eerie aura that surrounded the band, but to idolize is not for me. Anyway, there is no doubt that one of the originators of the true black metal movement has died. As a result of this I will appear in an all-star (!) cover band on the Bergen Hole in the Sky festival in August. Featuring people like Samoth, Apollyon, Grutle, Satyr, Abbath, Gaahl, Nocturno Culto and Ivar it is clear that it will be an honourable moment to perform the old BATHORY classic tracks." On upcoming projects: Faust: "I am still striving to get myself occupied musicwise. I am tired of people announcing different projects and name dropping the biggest stars just to get a 15 minutes of attention themselves. I don't care about 'stars' as long as I know I cooperate with a bunch of good guys. The era of rock- and metal stars ended with the 80ties." On the possibility of a reunited EMPEROR with him in it: Faust: "I don`t think so. Firstly, a reunion in itself is unlikely to happen. Secondly, if a reunion should happen by any chance it would be more right that it would be Trym because he can after all play the entire set of EMPEROR classics. Me, I can just do the tracks I participated on. Sometimes it`s better to let sleeping dogs still sleep. Why concentrate on the past when there is so much happening now?" On whether he will become a full-time member of any other black metal projects: Faust: "It's unlikely I will take part in a 100% black metal project, since the music and lifestyle doesn`t excite me as it once did. However, I like dark music with a twisted approach so something in the similar lines would be likely." Read the rest of Faust's responses at this location. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Slipknot Singer Speaks To Detroit's WRIF: Audio Available.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/26/2004 SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor recently did a phone interview with Steve Black of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM. Listen to the five-minute conversation at this location (Windows Media). In other news, the track listing has been released for the forthcoming SLIPKNOT single, "Vermilion", due in the U.K. on October 18 through Roadrunner Records. Released in two formats, the single will contain the following cuts: 7" Picture Disc: A. Vermilion B. Scream* CD: 01. Vermilion 02. Scream* 03. Danger, Keep Away (Full-Length Version)* Plus "Vermilion" video* * Previously unreleased. The version of "Danger, Keep Away" included on the single is the full eight-minute version (as it was originally intended to be). It was edited down at the last minute to end the "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)" album. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Fear Gods Children.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/25/2004 Two dates have been unveiled for the upcoming Lamb Of God, Fear Factory, Children Of Bodom and Throwdown tour, they are: October 11th Norfolk, VA - The Norva October 15th Worcester, MA - The Palladium More will be unveiled shortly. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Toned For The Road.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/25/2004 The Deftones have unveiled more dates for their upcoming club run, the latest stops include: September 24th Sacramento, CA - UC Davis Freeborn Hall October 13th Orlando, FL - House Of Blues October 16th Myrtle Beach, SC - House Of Blues October 18th Norfolk, VA - The Norva As previously reported, the group will hit the studio on November 01st to begin recording their new album with producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd, 30 Seconds To Mars). A spring 2005 release is expected. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Tower In Pre-Production.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/25/2004 Eighteen Visions have begun pre-production on the video for their track "Tower Of Snakes" with director Chris Sims (Zao, Lamb Of God). More info is expectedly shortly. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Bleeding Martyrs Die Today.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/25/2004 Bleeding Through will be hitting the road this fall for a full US tour with Walls Of Jericho, Martyr AD and It Dies Today in tow. The first dates announced are as follows: October 09th Ft. Collins, CO - Starlight October 10th Denver, CO - Rock Island -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Tuesday, August 24, 2004
Misfits' Jerry Only Weighs In On Danzig Vs. North Side Kings Feud.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/24/2004 A picture is worth a thousand words: MISFITS' Jerry Only makes it known where he stands on the DANZIG vs. NORTH SIDE KINGS issue. Click here to view the photo. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Darkthrone's Fenriz Explains Lack Of American Bands On 'black Metal' Compilation.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/24/2004 DARKTHRONE's Fenriz recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna web site about his upcoming compilation of "the most influential and most unholy sounding tracks" of the black metal genre, due on September 20 through Peaceville Records. Entitled "Darkthrone's Fenriz Presents... The Best Of Old School Black Metal", the album features classic contributions from the likes of VENOM, BATHORY, SODOM, HELLHAMMER, BURZUM and MAYHEM backed up by sleeve notes from Fenriz providing an insight into each track, its relevance to him and its impact on the scene in general. "It was my idea," Fenriz said of the collection. "As I am very interested in music generally, I of course find various compilations very helpful. It is a sturdy way to get to know a new musical style, to let a veteran guide you. I have always been making compilations for friends, arranged thrash metal nights etc, but the number one dream was to release a guide like this upon newer generations that are curious about what we black metal maniacs of the nineties listened to for our inspiration. And any others. If I can make one soul get into TORMENTOR after hearing my compilation, my work is already done". Asked what criteria he used to select the tracks for the compilation, Fenriz responded, "I select from personal taste, experience, respect, diversity, and the fact that the style on this compilation is what you need to embrace to understand black metal. Otherwise, you are baking a cake without flour". With regards to why American bands, such as SLAYER, have been excluded from the compilation, Fenriz said, "GOATLORD was impossible to track down - a very common problem concerning compilations. You can't always get what you want, as the ROLLING STONES sing. Larry Lalonde is sceptical about spreading the old vibes of POSSESSED to the black metal crowd, so we had to let that one go. SLAYER's first album is definitely an inspiration, but I rather prioritise them for my (eventual) thrash metal compilation. NECROVORE would be difficult to track down. VON should have been included. But as you see, suddenly half the CD would have been American bands. And that was not what we mostly listened to". Fenriz's entire interview with Antenna is available at this location. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Darkthrone's Fenriz Explains Lack Of American Bands On 'black Metal' Compilation.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/24/2004 DARKTHRONE's Fenriz recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna web site about his upcoming compilation of "the most influential and most unholy sounding tracks" of the black metal genre, due on September 20 through Peaceville Records. Entitled "Darkthrone's Fenriz Presents... The Best Of Old School Black Metal", the album features classic contributions from the likes of VENOM, BATHORY, SODOM, HELLHAMMER, BURZUM and MAYHEM backed up by sleeve notes from Fenriz providing an insight into each track, its relevance to him and its impact on the scene in general. "It was my idea," Fenriz said of the collection. "As I am very interested in music generally, I of course find various compilations very helpful. It is a sturdy way to get to know a new musical style, to let a veteran guide you. I have always been making compilations for friends, arranged thrash metal nights etc, but the number one dream was to release a guide like this upon newer generations that are curious about what we black metal maniacs of the nineties listened to for our inspiration. And any others. If I can make one soul get into TORMENTOR after hearing my compilation, my work is already done". Asked what criteria he used to select the tracks for the compilation, Fenriz responded, "I select from personal taste, experience, respect, diversity, and the fact that the style on this compilation is what you need to embrace to understand black metal. Otherwise, you are baking a cake without flour". With regards to why American bands, such as SLAYER, have been excluded from the compilation, Fenriz said, "GOATLORD was impossible to track down - a very common problem concerning compilations. You can't always get what you want, as the ROLLING STONES sing. Larry Lalonde is sceptical about spreading the old vibes of POSSESSED to the black metal crowd, so we had to let that one go. SLAYER's first album is definitely an inspiration, but I rather prioritise them for my (eventual) thrash metal compilation. NECROVORE would be difficult to track down. VON should have been included. But as you see, suddenly half the CD would have been American bands. And that was not what we mostly listened to". Fenriz's entire interview with Antenna is available at this location. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Round The Other Side.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/24/2004 Godsmack will be releasing a DVD-Audio edition of their acoustic offering "The Other Side" through Rounder on October 19th. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Enhanced Engine.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/24/2004 Engine Down have revealed the details behind the enhanced content on their new self-titled effort which arrives in stores today through Lookout!. The album features: "video directed by Steve from Thursday for "And Done" live video for "Rogue" at Ace's Basement video by Keeley for "Et Cetera" making-of this album studio movie key to the web site" -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Stormwarrior Replace Darkseed At Germany's Night Of Power Festival.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/24/2004 STORMWARRIOR have replaced DARKSEED on the billing for the Night of Power festival, scheduled to be held on October 16 at the Live-Factory in Adelsheim (near Würzburg), Germany. STORMWARRIOR, who have previously collaborated with producer Kai Hansen (ex-HELLOWEEN, currently in GAMMA RAY), are said to be very much inspired by HELLOWEEN's "Walls of Jericho" album and are therefore "the perfect addition to the colorful billing," according to a press release. The complete lineup for the festival is as follows: BRAINSTORM (Power Metal) EKTOMORF (Thrashcore) COURAGEOUS (Power Thrash) JUSTICE (Death/Thrash) PSYCHOPUNCH (Rock'n'Punk) STORMWARRIOR (Power Metal) CRUSHEAD (Crossover) DESTINATION'S CALLING (Melodic Speed) DEBAUCHERY (Death Metal) ADORNED GRAVES ('80s Thrash) Tickets for Night of Power are available for sale for 15 euros + service charge. Just send an email to markus@blackend.de or order via telephone 06291/625492. More information is available at www.night-of-power.de. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Shadows Fall: New Album Preview Posted Online.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/24/2004 A SHADOWS FALL E-card, featuring an audio preview of the group's new tracks "What Drives the Weak" and "The Power of I And I", can be accessed at this location. "What Drives the Weak" and "The Power of I And I" come off the Massachusetts-based thrash metal quintet's new album, "The War Within", due on September 21 through Century Media Records. The follow-up to the critically acclaimed "The Art of Balance" was produced by Zeuss (HATEBREED) at Planet Z Studios. The group recently completed a video for the track "The Power of I and I", directed by Dale Resteghini (FEAR FACTORY, HATEBREED). SHADOWS FALL will embark on a U.S. tour with DAMAGEPLAN and THE HAUNTED beginning in late October. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Lupara Add New Guitarist, Prepare To Enter Studio.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/24/2004 LUPARA, the Illinois-based band featuring former BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner, recently relocated to Mercenary Digital Studios in Zion, IL where they are rehearsing and preparing to record close to 20 new songs. "We've spent the last few months (late spring and all of summer) basically writing and trying to move forward with the band," Wagner writes on the group's web site. "We hope to have a new demo out this fall, and the material is heavier and darker than the first demo." In other news, LUPARA have announced the addition of guitarist Tom Brandner (ex-NUMSKULL) to the group's ranks. Jeremy hasn't been in a band with another guitarist since BROKEN HOPE, and "it's an exciting time for LUPARA as Tom has brought in a new dimension to the band with his riffing and added melodies to certain songs," according to a post on the web site. LUPARA's three-song demo/promo CD can be ordered by sending $4.00 (preferably in the form of a money order) to: Jeremy Wagner, P.O. Box 445, Gurnee, IL 60031-0445, USA. All CDs come with a free sticker and a signed photo. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Imperia: Debut Album Due In Late September.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/24/2004 IMPERIA, the new band fronted by former TRAIL OF TEARS singer Helena Iren Michaelsen (photo#1, photo#2), will release their debut album, "The Ancient Dance of Qetesh", in the Benelux in late September through Ebony Tears. The rest of Europe will follow a month later. The CD was mixed at Franky's Recording Kitchen in Nieuwleusen, Holland. Audio samples of several cuts from the album be downloaded in MP3 format at this location. IMPERIA recently announced the departures of guitarist Henri Sattler (GOD DETHRONED) and drummer Arjen van Weesenbeek (GOD DETHRONED). Replacing them in the band are Jan Yrlund (ex-ANCIENT RITES) and Steve Wolz (BETHLEHEM) on guitar and drums, respectively. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. New York Dolls Live Album, Dvd Due Before The End Of The Year.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/24/2004 THE NEW YORK DOLLS are scheduled to release a new live album, entitled "Pre-Crash Condition", in September, according to Gigwise.com. Recorded at Morrissey's Meltdown Festival earlier in the year, the album features recordings from the bands comeback shows. A DVD from same show is also planned for release before the end of the year. All the releases are dedicated to, and feature, the bands late bassist Arthur "Killer" Kane, who died in July due to complications from leukemia. In other news, FastLane Records will soon be releasing a NEW YORK DOLLS tribute album, entitled "A Tribute to the New York Dolls: Jetboys of Babylon". The tentative track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. FRANKENSTEIN 3000 w/ David Johansen - "Babylon" 02. FLIPP w/ Steve Jones - "Personality Crisis" 03. GEOFF STARR ROCK 'N' ROLL BAND - "Looking For a Kiss" 04. SLOW MOTOCADE - "Vietnamese Baby" 05. THE TASTE - "It's Too Late" 06. BLACKBIRD - "Trash" 07. R50 - "Bad Girl" 08. THE NEW ROMANTICS - "Subway Train" 09. THE IVs - "Private World" 10. DOGS D'AMOUR - "Puss 'n' Boots" 11. TRIGGER - "Chatterbox" 12. SCIENCE FICTION IDOLS - "Human Being" 13. PHASE 90 - "Who Are the Mystery Girls" 14. CRASH KELLY - "Lonely Planet Boy" 15. KILLINGBIRD - "Frankenstein" 16. JET BOY - "The Alarm MMIV" Bonus track: 17. AMERICAN ANTHEM - "You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory" -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Suffocation, Dying Fetus, Vehemence Confirmed For Texas Murder Fest.... By: Blabbermouth.Net Posted on: 08/24/2004 SUFFOCATION, DYING FETUS, VEHEMENCE and INCANTATION are among the bands confirmed for the first annual Texas Murder Fest, a two-day event set to be held September 11-12 at The International Ballroom in Houston, TX. A complete list of the artists current scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: ALL SHALL PERISH ANAL BLAST ANIMOSITY A PERFECT MURDER THE ARNOLFINI MARRIAGE ARSIS BODIES IN THE GEARS OF THE APPARATUS CEPHALIC CARNAGE CONDEMNED CREMATORIUM DEAD TO FALL DECRYPT DIVINE EMPIRE DYING FETUS THE END OF ALL THE FINAL BURDEN FOREVER IS FORGOTTEN FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW FUNERAL RITES GORED HEMLOCK IMPALED INCANTATION INFLICTION INSIDIOUS DECREPANCY INTERNAL BLEEDING INTO THE MOAT KILL THE CLIENT MACABRE MEAT SHITS MISERY INDEX MISERY SIGNALS MR. HINKUS MUTILATED NEHEMIAH PARIA PREMONITIONS OF WAR PSYOPUS SET ABLAZE SIX FEET UNDER SKINNED SUFFOCATION SUFFOKATE THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD VAMPIRE MOOOSE VEHEMENCE VICTIMAS WITH DEAD HANDS RISING YUNA Tickets are $25 for a day pass, and $45 for a two-day pass, on sale now at Ticketmaster or at the venue. For more information, head to www.texasmurderfest.com. -----As reported by Blabbermouth.Net. Back On The Market.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/24/2004 Psyopus' "Idea Of Reference" and From A Second Story Window's "Not One Word Has Been Omitted" both look set to see a re-release through Metal Blade/Black Market Activities on October 19th. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Burnt Out Soundtrack.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/24/2004 Atreyu, My Chemical Romance, Jimmy Eat World, Funeral For A Friend, Eighteen Visions, finger eleven and more are among those set to show up on the soundtrack to the upcoming video "Burnout 3: Takedown". More info can be found here. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Vaguely Online.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/24/2004 Orgy's video for their track "Vague" is now available for viewing online, you can watch it here. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. You Cloud Me.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/24/2004 A new live video for Converge's track "Black Cloud" has been posted online, you can check it out here. The groups new album "You Fail Me" will land in stores through Epitaph on September 21st. -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. Kwellerlomaniac.... By: The PRP Posted on: 08/24/2004 Incubus have tapped Ben Kweller to support them on dates ranging from September 24th through to October 12th (sans October 09th.) -----As reported by wookubus from The PRP. |
