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MidwestMetal.info - News!
11.28.2003
REIGN OF TERROR's JOE STUMP: Possible Live Album, Instrumental CD On The Way
Guitarist Joe Stump (REIGN OF TERROR, OBSESSION) has posted the following message on his web site:
"The REIGN OF TERROR European Tour was a ton of fun and the shows went very well. We're hoping to go back sometime early next year (April). We recorded one of the shows and are also recording the Nov. 29th show in Rochester N.Y. and might use a combination of both shows for a live album. The live album would feature tracks from 'Sacred Ground', 'Conquer and Divide', several instrumental tracks, a live guitar solo, a few tunes from [singer] Mike [Vescera]'s past groups (LOUDNESS and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), also some old RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE tracks. We will post more on that with a full track listing when a release date is confirmed. Also I'll be recording my 7th instrumental album during Dec. and Jan. to be released early next year. I promise it will be my finest recorded guitar work to date. It's been awhile since I've done a full on studio instrumental record and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I'll also be doing a third instructional DVD, the second one to be released through JoeStump.com. This one will be an advanced Neo-classical DVD covering difficult excerpts from some of my more demanding tracks, Classical pedal point and arpeggio sequences as well as some blazing right hand alternate and economy picking material. I'll also be doing a clinic tour in Dec. going to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and parts of China. So there will be plenty of new Joe Stump products available early next year."
Guitarist Joe Stump (REIGN OF TERROR, OBSESSION) has posted the following message on his web site:
"The REIGN OF TERROR European Tour was a ton of fun and the shows went very well. We're hoping to go back sometime early next year (April). We recorded one of the shows and are also recording the Nov. 29th show in Rochester N.Y. and might use a combination of both shows for a live album. The live album would feature tracks from 'Sacred Ground', 'Conquer and Divide', several instrumental tracks, a live guitar solo, a few tunes from [singer] Mike [Vescera]'s past groups (LOUDNESS and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), also some old RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE tracks. We will post more on that with a full track listing when a release date is confirmed. Also I'll be recording my 7th instrumental album during Dec. and Jan. to be released early next year. I promise it will be my finest recorded guitar work to date. It's been awhile since I've done a full on studio instrumental record and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I'll also be doing a third instructional DVD, the second one to be released through JoeStump.com. This one will be an advanced Neo-classical DVD covering difficult excerpts from some of my more demanding tracks, Classical pedal point and arpeggio sequences as well as some blazing right hand alternate and economy picking material. I'll also be doing a clinic tour in Dec. going to Taiwan, Hong Kong, and parts of China. So there will be plenty of new Joe Stump products available early next year."
OPETH: Jordan Gig Cancelled!
OPETH have been forced to cancel their previously announced gig in Jordan due to sickness.
The following is OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt's official statement on the matter:
"It's seem to be a dark spell upon OPETH at this moment. First Chile and now Jordan. I'm in a terrible state myself right now but will try to explain to you our reasons for cancelling.
"[OPETH drummer] Martin Lopez called me 10 minutes before I was supposed to get in the cab for the airport saying he couldn't go. He's suffered a stress-related breakdown and said he simply couldn't do this. We've never cancelled a gig ever before due to the state of the band, so I knew he was serious when he said this. He has a doctors appointment and my guess is that he's suffering from panic or anxiety attacks. This is the reason why we decided to cancel this gig in Amman, Jordan.
"Yesterday our entire (all but one) crew dropped off due to the recent terrorist attacks. See, our crew is from the UK and were worried they'd be going into trouble. So at one point we had no crew, and the gig was in danger of being cancelled. After close talk with Mute Records we decided that we'll go anyways regardless if we had enough crew guys or not, and now this!!
"I want to stress out to all the fans that has travelled high and low to get to the venue in Amman that we are beyond sorry! I can't tell you how bad we feel about this. We sincerely hope that we'll get another chance to do a gig in Jordan soon, in fact we are trying to talk to Mute Records about that possibility. All of us really looked forward to going to Amman, not only because of the gig but also because there was a day set out for us to do some serious sightseeing of your country.
"These are dark times for OPETH and it seems like the circumstances got the best of us this time. We've done over 150 gigs this year I believe so in a way I'm not surprised.
"As I'm writing this I've just got informed about a death in the Akerfeldt family so my mind is not what it should be. I'm trying to keep it together here and explain to you, and apologize for all the problems we've caused.
"Anyways, we love you all and again, we're so sorry!! I'm gonna post something about Martin Lopez state as soon as I know myself."
OPETH have been forced to cancel their previously announced gig in Jordan due to sickness.
The following is OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt's official statement on the matter:
"It's seem to be a dark spell upon OPETH at this moment. First Chile and now Jordan. I'm in a terrible state myself right now but will try to explain to you our reasons for cancelling.
"[OPETH drummer] Martin Lopez called me 10 minutes before I was supposed to get in the cab for the airport saying he couldn't go. He's suffered a stress-related breakdown and said he simply couldn't do this. We've never cancelled a gig ever before due to the state of the band, so I knew he was serious when he said this. He has a doctors appointment and my guess is that he's suffering from panic or anxiety attacks. This is the reason why we decided to cancel this gig in Amman, Jordan.
"Yesterday our entire (all but one) crew dropped off due to the recent terrorist attacks. See, our crew is from the UK and were worried they'd be going into trouble. So at one point we had no crew, and the gig was in danger of being cancelled. After close talk with Mute Records we decided that we'll go anyways regardless if we had enough crew guys or not, and now this!!
"I want to stress out to all the fans that has travelled high and low to get to the venue in Amman that we are beyond sorry! I can't tell you how bad we feel about this. We sincerely hope that we'll get another chance to do a gig in Jordan soon, in fact we are trying to talk to Mute Records about that possibility. All of us really looked forward to going to Amman, not only because of the gig but also because there was a day set out for us to do some serious sightseeing of your country.
"These are dark times for OPETH and it seems like the circumstances got the best of us this time. We've done over 150 gigs this year I believe so in a way I'm not surprised.
"As I'm writing this I've just got informed about a death in the Akerfeldt family so my mind is not what it should be. I'm trying to keep it together here and explain to you, and apologize for all the problems we've caused.
"Anyways, we love you all and again, we're so sorry!! I'm gonna post something about Martin Lopez state as soon as I know myself."
ENTOMBED Guitarist Joins DISFEAR
ENTOMBED guitarist Uffe Cederlund has joined Swedish crust rock outfit DISFEAR as the group's second touring guitarist. Uffe will pull double duty on the upcoming Close-Up Made Us Do It Tour and will continue playing with DISFEAR in the future when he's not busy with ENTOMBED. DISFEAR feature in their ranks former AT THE GATES/THE CROWN frontman Tomas Lindberg.
The Close-Up Made Us Do It trek, which will kick off on December 3 in Sundsvall, Sweden, will feature ENTOMBED and DISFEAR alongside fellow countrymen RAISED FIST.
This is the second Close-Up Made Me Do It Tour. The first one hit Scandinavia in March 2001 and featured THE HAUNTED, NINE and NASUM.
The tour ends on December 20 in Stockholm, where legendary Norwegian death punks TURBONEGRO join the bill for a massive evening at the 3,000-capacity Arenan.
Dec. 03 - Sundsvall, SWE @ Pipeline
Dec. 04 - Uppsala, SWE @ Grand
Dec. 05 - Sandviken, SWE @ Kungen (w/ NINE)
Dec. 06 - Örebro, SWE @ Downtown
Dec. 08 - Göteborg, SWE @ Kåren
Dec. 09 - Århus, DEN @ Voxhall
Dec. 10 – Köpenhamn, DEN @ Pumpehuset
Dec. 11 - Malmö, SWE @ KB
Dec. 12 - Halmstad, SWE @ Diezel (w/ DIAL 7, SCENTERIA, AGGRESSIVE SERPENT)
Dec. 13 - Mariestad, SWE @ Klubb Kaliber
Dec. 16 - Värnersborg, SWE @ Café Mic
Dec. 17 - Borås, SWE @ Rockborgen
Dec. 18 - Karlstad, SWE @ Nöjesfabriken
Dec. 19 - Linköping, SWE @ Skylten
Dec. 20 - Stockholm, SWE @ Arenan (w/ TURBONEGRO, HARD-ONS)
ENTOMBED guitarist Uffe Cederlund has joined Swedish crust rock outfit DISFEAR as the group's second touring guitarist. Uffe will pull double duty on the upcoming Close-Up Made Us Do It Tour and will continue playing with DISFEAR in the future when he's not busy with ENTOMBED. DISFEAR feature in their ranks former AT THE GATES/THE CROWN frontman Tomas Lindberg.
The Close-Up Made Us Do It trek, which will kick off on December 3 in Sundsvall, Sweden, will feature ENTOMBED and DISFEAR alongside fellow countrymen RAISED FIST.
This is the second Close-Up Made Me Do It Tour. The first one hit Scandinavia in March 2001 and featured THE HAUNTED, NINE and NASUM.
The tour ends on December 20 in Stockholm, where legendary Norwegian death punks TURBONEGRO join the bill for a massive evening at the 3,000-capacity Arenan.
Dec. 03 - Sundsvall, SWE @ Pipeline
Dec. 04 - Uppsala, SWE @ Grand
Dec. 05 - Sandviken, SWE @ Kungen (w/ NINE)
Dec. 06 - Örebro, SWE @ Downtown
Dec. 08 - Göteborg, SWE @ Kåren
Dec. 09 - Århus, DEN @ Voxhall
Dec. 10 – Köpenhamn, DEN @ Pumpehuset
Dec. 11 - Malmö, SWE @ KB
Dec. 12 - Halmstad, SWE @ Diezel (w/ DIAL 7, SCENTERIA, AGGRESSIVE SERPENT)
Dec. 13 - Mariestad, SWE @ Klubb Kaliber
Dec. 16 - Värnersborg, SWE @ Café Mic
Dec. 17 - Borås, SWE @ Rockborgen
Dec. 18 - Karlstad, SWE @ Nöjesfabriken
Dec. 19 - Linköping, SWE @ Skylten
Dec. 20 - Stockholm, SWE @ Arenan (w/ TURBONEGRO, HARD-ONS)
ATTACKER: Original Lineup To Perform In New Jersey
New Jersey metal legends ATTACKER have announced their return performance with the original lineup at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ on Saturday, December 13, 2003. Special guests OCTOBER 31 will also be performing.
Maxwell's is located at 1039 Washington St in Hoboken, NJ. Tel.: (201) 653-1703. Doors at 7:00 p.m., ATTACKER go on at 11:00 p.m. OCTOBER 31 will hit the stage at 10:00 p.m.
ATTACKER will hold an autograph session at Maxwell's between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
ATTACKER's official setlist for the evening's performance is as follows:
01. Emanon **
02. The End ***
03. Sleepy Hollow ***
04. Captives Of Babylon **
05. Slayer's Blade *
06. Revelations Of Evil **
07. Soul Taker ***
08. Jack ***
09. Forgotten ***
10. Lords Of Thunder **
11. Kick Your Face *
12. Disciple *
13. (Call On) The Attacker *
(*) From "Battle At Helm's Deep"
(**) From "The Second Coming"
(***) From "Soul Taker"
For more information, go to: www.attacker.tv.
New Jersey metal legends ATTACKER have announced their return performance with the original lineup at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ on Saturday, December 13, 2003. Special guests OCTOBER 31 will also be performing.
Maxwell's is located at 1039 Washington St in Hoboken, NJ. Tel.: (201) 653-1703. Doors at 7:00 p.m., ATTACKER go on at 11:00 p.m. OCTOBER 31 will hit the stage at 10:00 p.m.
ATTACKER will hold an autograph session at Maxwell's between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
ATTACKER's official setlist for the evening's performance is as follows:
01. Emanon **
02. The End ***
03. Sleepy Hollow ***
04. Captives Of Babylon **
05. Slayer's Blade *
06. Revelations Of Evil **
07. Soul Taker ***
08. Jack ***
09. Forgotten ***
10. Lords Of Thunder **
11. Kick Your Face *
12. Disciple *
13. (Call On) The Attacker *
(*) From "Battle At Helm's Deep"
(**) From "The Second Coming"
(***) From "Soul Taker"
For more information, go to: www.attacker.tv.
EDDIE VAN HALEN: 'I've Got Enough Material For Ten Albums'
Dwyer and Michaels of Iowa's Q106 Classic Hits called Eddie Van Halen at his home studio Wednesday morning (Nov. 26) and spoke to the reclusive guitarist for five minutes about his current activities, including the rumors that ex-VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar is in the process of rejoining the band. Although Eddie falls short of confirming the reports that a reunion with Sammy is imminent, he does reveal the fact that he's "got enough [new material written] for 10 records" and alludes to the fact that no announcement will be made regarding the group's future plans until all the details have been worked out first. Download the interview in MP3 format (file size: 4.5 MB) here.
Dwyer and Michaels of Iowa's Q106 Classic Hits called Eddie Van Halen at his home studio Wednesday morning (Nov. 26) and spoke to the reclusive guitarist for five minutes about his current activities, including the rumors that ex-VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar is in the process of rejoining the band. Although Eddie falls short of confirming the reports that a reunion with Sammy is imminent, he does reveal the fact that he's "got enough [new material written] for 10 records" and alludes to the fact that no announcement will be made regarding the group's future plans until all the details have been worked out first. Download the interview in MP3 format (file size: 4.5 MB) here.
ROB ZOMBIE Working On New Album
Rob Zombie has begun work on the follow-up to 2001's "The Sinister Urge", according to an online post by one of the moderators of the singer/filmmaker's official discussion forum. "[Rob] has stated that in no way will the album conflict with the [filming of the] sequel to [the 'House of 1000 Corpses' movie], which, by the way, will start shooting right after Christmas," the post reads. "All I can get out of him about the musical direction [of the upcoming CD] is that it will be 'dark and heavy'."
Speaking to MTV.com in early September, Zombie appeared to be non-committal with regards to his recording career, stating "I would like to make more records and do stuff, but it becomes a time thing."
In addition to finishing the script for the sequel to his directorial debut, "House Of 1000 Corpses", Zombie stated that he was looking at more film projects, including a third script of his own. "Well, there's a couple of different movies, and I don't know which one could be possibly the next one," he told Launch. "You know, I'm working on a script now that's not finished, and I am up to direct possibly another script that someone else wrote. Neither is confirmed yet at this moment, so I can't really say which is next. But I mean, I'm definitely, you know, looking towards the next thing."
A retrospective of Zombie's musical career on CD and DVD, titled "Past, Present, And Future", was released in September. The CD featured hits from both Zombie's solo albums and his earlier band, WHITE ZOMBIE, as well as two brand new songs, "Two-Lane Blacktop" and "Girl On Fire".
Rob Zombie has begun work on the follow-up to 2001's "The Sinister Urge", according to an online post by one of the moderators of the singer/filmmaker's official discussion forum. "[Rob] has stated that in no way will the album conflict with the [filming of the] sequel to [the 'House of 1000 Corpses' movie], which, by the way, will start shooting right after Christmas," the post reads. "All I can get out of him about the musical direction [of the upcoming CD] is that it will be 'dark and heavy'."
Speaking to MTV.com in early September, Zombie appeared to be non-committal with regards to his recording career, stating "I would like to make more records and do stuff, but it becomes a time thing."
In addition to finishing the script for the sequel to his directorial debut, "House Of 1000 Corpses", Zombie stated that he was looking at more film projects, including a third script of his own. "Well, there's a couple of different movies, and I don't know which one could be possibly the next one," he told Launch. "You know, I'm working on a script now that's not finished, and I am up to direct possibly another script that someone else wrote. Neither is confirmed yet at this moment, so I can't really say which is next. But I mean, I'm definitely, you know, looking towards the next thing."
A retrospective of Zombie's musical career on CD and DVD, titled "Past, Present, And Future", was released in September. The CD featured hits from both Zombie's solo albums and his earlier band, WHITE ZOMBIE, as well as two brand new songs, "Two-Lane Blacktop" and "Girl On Fire".
IRON MAIDEN Singer To Host 'Masters of Rock' Radio Program
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will be hosting a new seven-part series featuring the best in hard rock and heavy metal.
The series, dubbed "Masters Of Rock", will be airing on November 27 on BBC Radio 2.
Last time round "Masters of Rock" looked at six key years in the music's history. This time each part looks at different aspects of the world of heavy rock, starting with a program devoted to LED ZEPPELIN.
You can listen live on the Radio 2 web site at this location.
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson will be hosting a new seven-part series featuring the best in hard rock and heavy metal.
The series, dubbed "Masters Of Rock", will be airing on November 27 on BBC Radio 2.
Last time round "Masters of Rock" looked at six key years in the music's history. This time each part looks at different aspects of the world of heavy rock, starting with a program devoted to LED ZEPPELIN.
You can listen live on the Radio 2 web site at this location.
REQUIEM Ink Deal With REALITY ENTERTAINMENT
Swiss death metal band REQUIEM have signed a worldwide deal with Reality Entertainment. The group will enter Silvercloud Studios in Los Angeles in early 2004 to record their sophomore album, tentatively due in the spring.
REQUIEM were recently rejoined by drummer Adi Fuhrer, who had previously played with the band from 1999 to 2002. In addition, the group have recruited former MESSIAH bassist Patrick Hersche in order to allow Michi Kuster to concentrate solely on the vocals.
The new REQUIEM lineup is as follows:
Phil Klauser (guitars)
Ralph Inderbitzin (guitars)
Michi Kuster (vocals)
Patrick Hersche (bass)
Adi Fuhrer (drums)
For more information about REQUIEM, check out the band's official web site at this location.
Swiss death metal band REQUIEM have signed a worldwide deal with Reality Entertainment. The group will enter Silvercloud Studios in Los Angeles in early 2004 to record their sophomore album, tentatively due in the spring.
REQUIEM were recently rejoined by drummer Adi Fuhrer, who had previously played with the band from 1999 to 2002. In addition, the group have recruited former MESSIAH bassist Patrick Hersche in order to allow Michi Kuster to concentrate solely on the vocals.
The new REQUIEM lineup is as follows:
Phil Klauser (guitars)
Ralph Inderbitzin (guitars)
Michi Kuster (vocals)
Patrick Hersche (bass)
Adi Fuhrer (drums)
For more information about REQUIEM, check out the band's official web site at this location.
ACHERON: New Album To Surface In December
American black/death metal legends ACHERON have pushed back the release date of their new album, "Rebirth: Metamorphosing into Godhood", to December 2003. The band, who have signed a deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records for Europe and the United States, currently consist of Vincent Crowley (bass, vocals), Michael Estes (lead guitar), and Kyle Severn (drums).
The complete track listing for "Rebirth: Metamorphosing into Godhood" (view cover here) is as follows:
01. Chaos Invocation
02. Church Of One (mp3)
03. Xomaly
04. Bow Before Me
05. The Kindred
06. A Long Time Ago
07. Golgotha's Truth
08. Betrayed (A Broken Pact)
09. The 9th Gate
American black/death metal legends ACHERON have pushed back the release date of their new album, "Rebirth: Metamorphosing into Godhood", to December 2003. The band, who have signed a deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records for Europe and the United States, currently consist of Vincent Crowley (bass, vocals), Michael Estes (lead guitar), and Kyle Severn (drums).
The complete track listing for "Rebirth: Metamorphosing into Godhood" (view cover here) is as follows:
01. Chaos Invocation
02. Church Of One (mp3)
03. Xomaly
04. Bow Before Me
05. The Kindred
06. A Long Time Ago
07. Golgotha's Truth
08. Betrayed (A Broken Pact)
09. The 9th Gate
Update: DANZIG Sign European Deal With REGAIN RECORDS
Sweden's Regain Records (web site) has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to inform us that the label's previously announced deal with DANZIG (which was reported here yesterday) includes the rights for the entire European continent — not just Scandinavia. According to a company spokesperson, "DANZIG is still looking into offers from several U.S. labels for the U.S. release" of the band's eighth studio album, tentatively due in April 2004.
As previously reported, DANZIG have spent much of the past several weeks in the studio recording the as-yet-untitled follow-up 2002's "777: I Luciferi". As of early November, the basic tracks for nine songs had been recorded, including two cuts with the working titles of "Skin Carver" and "Devil's Night". DANZIG's current lineup (click here to view photo) consists of Glenn Danzig (vocals), Tommy Victor (guitar, PRONG), Bevan Davies (drums, COMES WITH THE FALL), and Jerry Montano (bass, ex-THE DEADLIGHTS).
Sweden's Regain Records (web site) has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to inform us that the label's previously announced deal with DANZIG (which was reported here yesterday) includes the rights for the entire European continent — not just Scandinavia. According to a company spokesperson, "DANZIG is still looking into offers from several U.S. labels for the U.S. release" of the band's eighth studio album, tentatively due in April 2004.
As previously reported, DANZIG have spent much of the past several weeks in the studio recording the as-yet-untitled follow-up 2002's "777: I Luciferi". As of early November, the basic tracks for nine songs had been recorded, including two cuts with the working titles of "Skin Carver" and "Devil's Night". DANZIG's current lineup (click here to view photo) consists of Glenn Danzig (vocals), Tommy Victor (guitar, PRONG), Bevan Davies (drums, COMES WITH THE FALL), and Jerry Montano (bass, ex-THE DEADLIGHTS).
MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'MTV Icon', 'Farewell' Tour Set For 2005
MÖTLEY CRÜE's webmaster has addressed the group's persistent reunion rumors with the following message posted on the band's official web site:
"MÖTLEY CRÜE reunion tour rumors have been posted all over the Internet the last few days. The reports have the band touring anywhere from this December to sometime in 2004. With all of these inconsistencies, who knows for sure what's really going on? I spoke with [bassist] Nikki [Sixx] [Wednesday] afternoon to see if we could get a better idea of what MÖTLEY CRÜE has planned for the near future.
"According to Nikki, the 'MTV Icon' special has been pushed back to February 2005. The movie, which is based on the band's autobiography, 'The Dirt', will be released in the first quarter of 2005 and will be supported with the band's farewell tour. The band and all associated management companies have been working for quite a while to make all of this happen. Nikki also hopes the band will be able to release one last studio album for the tour. Please check future posts in Nikki's diary page on Motley.com for additional information about all of these projects."
MÖTLEY CRÜE's webmaster has addressed the group's persistent reunion rumors with the following message posted on the band's official web site:
"MÖTLEY CRÜE reunion tour rumors have been posted all over the Internet the last few days. The reports have the band touring anywhere from this December to sometime in 2004. With all of these inconsistencies, who knows for sure what's really going on? I spoke with [bassist] Nikki [Sixx] [Wednesday] afternoon to see if we could get a better idea of what MÖTLEY CRÜE has planned for the near future.
"According to Nikki, the 'MTV Icon' special has been pushed back to February 2005. The movie, which is based on the band's autobiography, 'The Dirt', will be released in the first quarter of 2005 and will be supported with the band's farewell tour. The band and all associated management companies have been working for quite a while to make all of this happen. Nikki also hopes the band will be able to release one last studio album for the tour. Please check future posts in Nikki's diary page on Motley.com for additional information about all of these projects."
PHILIP ANSELMO Slams DAMAGEPLAN: 'They're Not Doing Anything Different'
Ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has slammed his former bandmates for "not doing anything different" with their new band DAMAGEPLAN and has one again reiterated the fact that he has no desire of ever returning to his previous group.
Speaking to AbsolutMetal about his current band SUPERJOINT RITUAL, Anselmo said, "I want SUPERJOINT RITUAL to be every-fuckin'-thing that people maybe missed in PANTERA. Because I knew that, you know, PANTERA, not to talk about 'um, because I'm not going to, but if it weren't fuckin' for me, in that fuckin' band...what I fuckin' taught those motherfuckers. You know, you'll see on their new shit [DAMAGEPLAN], the singer [Patrick Lachman] is gonna come out and imitate me, the best he possibly can. He's gonna have to end up singing songs that I wrote when I was fuckin' 20 years old, and they're gonna sound like [guitarist] Diamond Darrell and [drummer] Vinnie Paul's killer sound, you know, they're not doing anything different. Whereas with SUPERJOINT, yeah, we're doing something fuckin' different. I'm not saying it's never been done before, but what I'm saying is, is it's definitely a genre of music that changed my life forever. This is where I've wanted to be for so long, musically, you know, 'cause we've been writing SUPERJOINT shit for oh god, since '93, and you know, long time coming, man. I mean to fuckin' be with them, with this fuckin' band for damn sure."
When asked if the previously announced DOWN acoustic album and DVD will ever come out, Anselmo said, "As long as we're entrapped with Elektra Records, which we seem to be, I'm not doing another fucking thing for Elektra Records unless they...they'd have to promise me...a lot of money, real fuckin' quick, and a lot of promotion. And their gonna have to do better than promises, I want it fuckin' so to the fuckin' T, contracted to where they don't have the upper hand on the band. As they have in the past...I ain't doing nothing for Elektra Records 'cause they ain't done nothin' for me but fuckin' waste my time. Aside from the other band which I ain't ever doin' nothin' with again...and I don't want to talk about it." Read the rest of the interview here.
Ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has slammed his former bandmates for "not doing anything different" with their new band DAMAGEPLAN and has one again reiterated the fact that he has no desire of ever returning to his previous group.
Speaking to AbsolutMetal about his current band SUPERJOINT RITUAL, Anselmo said, "I want SUPERJOINT RITUAL to be every-fuckin'-thing that people maybe missed in PANTERA. Because I knew that, you know, PANTERA, not to talk about 'um, because I'm not going to, but if it weren't fuckin' for me, in that fuckin' band...what I fuckin' taught those motherfuckers. You know, you'll see on their new shit [DAMAGEPLAN], the singer [Patrick Lachman] is gonna come out and imitate me, the best he possibly can. He's gonna have to end up singing songs that I wrote when I was fuckin' 20 years old, and they're gonna sound like [guitarist] Diamond Darrell and [drummer] Vinnie Paul's killer sound, you know, they're not doing anything different. Whereas with SUPERJOINT, yeah, we're doing something fuckin' different. I'm not saying it's never been done before, but what I'm saying is, is it's definitely a genre of music that changed my life forever. This is where I've wanted to be for so long, musically, you know, 'cause we've been writing SUPERJOINT shit for oh god, since '93, and you know, long time coming, man. I mean to fuckin' be with them, with this fuckin' band for damn sure."
When asked if the previously announced DOWN acoustic album and DVD will ever come out, Anselmo said, "As long as we're entrapped with Elektra Records, which we seem to be, I'm not doing another fucking thing for Elektra Records unless they...they'd have to promise me...a lot of money, real fuckin' quick, and a lot of promotion. And their gonna have to do better than promises, I want it fuckin' so to the fuckin' T, contracted to where they don't have the upper hand on the band. As they have in the past...I ain't doing nothing for Elektra Records 'cause they ain't done nothin' for me but fuckin' waste my time. Aside from the other band which I ain't ever doin' nothin' with again...and I don't want to talk about it." Read the rest of the interview here.
DIO To Enter Studio In January
The songwriting process for the new DIO record is coming along nicely, and if all goes as planned, the band should be ready to start recording sometime in January 2004, according to a post on the group's web site.
In other news, DIO have been officially confirmed confirmed for the 2004 edition of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany
According to an official newsletter from the festival's organizers, next year's event will be a celebration of the festival's 15th anniversary with special performances by "new hits, old hits, reunions, newcomers and top acts."
The list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows:
AMON AMARTH
ANTHRAX
BAL-SAGOTH
BRAINSTORM
BÖHSE ONKELZ
CANNIBAL CORPSE
CATHEDRAL
CHILDREN OF BODOM
DESTRUCTION
DIO
EKTOMORF
GRAVE DIGGER
HYPOCRISY
MAYHEM
NEVERMORE
SAXON
SCHANDMAUL
ZODIAC MINDWARP
More confirmations will be announced soon.
The songwriting process for the new DIO record is coming along nicely, and if all goes as planned, the band should be ready to start recording sometime in January 2004, according to a post on the group's web site.
In other news, DIO have been officially confirmed confirmed for the 2004 edition of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany
According to an official newsletter from the festival's organizers, next year's event will be a celebration of the festival's 15th anniversary with special performances by "new hits, old hits, reunions, newcomers and top acts."
The list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows:
AMON AMARTH
ANTHRAX
BAL-SAGOTH
BRAINSTORM
BÖHSE ONKELZ
CANNIBAL CORPSE
CATHEDRAL
CHILDREN OF BODOM
DESTRUCTION
DIO
EKTOMORF
GRAVE DIGGER
HYPOCRISY
MAYHEM
NEVERMORE
SAXON
SCHANDMAUL
ZODIAC MINDWARP
More confirmations will be announced soon.
FEAR FACTORY: Studio Photos Posted Online
A bunch of photos taken during the recording sessions for the new FEAR FACTORY album, "Archetype", have been posted online at this location.
As previously reported, FEAR FACTORY have officially signed a new record deal with Liquid 8 (parent company of D3 Entertainment) in the U.S. and Roadrunner Records in Europe. "Archetype" is currently being recorded at Rumbo Recorders in Los Angeles with engineer Ken Marshall (SKINNY PUPPY) for a tentative April 2004 release. Meanwhile, according to the official newsletter for singer Burton C. Bell's ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS side project, Bell is currently in Pennsylvania at the studio of longtime FEAR FACTORY collaborator/keyboardist John Bechdel working on some new AOTW tracks, including two titled "Mars Becoming" and "Numinosum". Burton is reportedly "VERY enthusiastic" about these new songs. No further information is available at this time.
A bunch of photos taken during the recording sessions for the new FEAR FACTORY album, "Archetype", have been posted online at this location.
As previously reported, FEAR FACTORY have officially signed a new record deal with Liquid 8 (parent company of D3 Entertainment) in the U.S. and Roadrunner Records in Europe. "Archetype" is currently being recorded at Rumbo Recorders in Los Angeles with engineer Ken Marshall (SKINNY PUPPY) for a tentative April 2004 release. Meanwhile, according to the official newsletter for singer Burton C. Bell's ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS side project, Bell is currently in Pennsylvania at the studio of longtime FEAR FACTORY collaborator/keyboardist John Bechdel working on some new AOTW tracks, including two titled "Mars Becoming" and "Numinosum". Burton is reportedly "VERY enthusiastic" about these new songs. No further information is available at this time.
JUDAS PRIEST Singer Participates In AIDS Documentary
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has participated in an upcoming VH1 documentary, "AIDS: A Pop Culture History", which is scheduled to premiere on December 1.
"During our initial conversation, VH1's represenative disclosed the channel intends to commit great resources to the program, so we're all optimistic the show will be great viewing," writes Halford's manager John Baxter on Rob's web site.
According to a posting on VH1's web site, "AIDS: A Pop Culture History" "will examine the history of AIDS as seen through the prism of media and culture. Reviewing how AIDS was reflected in entertainment reveals a greater understanding of how the virus affected the nation's psyche. We'll show how Hollywood first contributed to the panic, then later redefined AIDS as a public health crisis. We'll also see the limits of pop culture's reach, as AIDS seems all but been forgotten among today's entertainers. What role could pop culture play in helping stem AIDS now, especially as it spreads around the world?"
"AIDS: A Pop Culture History" air times (subject to change):
Dec. 01 - 11:00 a.m.
Dec. 01 - 06:00 p.m.
Dec. 01 - 09:00 p.m.
Dec. 01 - 11:30 p.m.
Dec. 02 - 12:00 p.m.
Dec. 03 - 08:30 p.m.
Dec. 04 - 02:00 a.m.
Dec. 04 - 04:30 p.m.
Dec. 06 - 11:00 a.m.
Dec. 07 - 01:00 a.m.
In other news, Halford has posted the following message on his official web site:
"Hello all.. It's been a while since I posted because as you know I'm making a new metal masterpiece for 2004!
"I want to say your continued visits and posts on the HALFORD site are a pleasure to read through. You're all very special to me, so keep up the energy! We'll be in front of you before you know it.
"The holiday season is here and I send everyone my love and thanks for your unwavering support.
"This year has been a great one for metal, not only for the HALFORD band, but worldwide a new surge is rising, and 2004 promises to be an incredible metal meltdown!
"Be safe and peaceful and keep the metal faith alive!
"Love,
"The Metal God"
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has participated in an upcoming VH1 documentary, "AIDS: A Pop Culture History", which is scheduled to premiere on December 1.
"During our initial conversation, VH1's represenative disclosed the channel intends to commit great resources to the program, so we're all optimistic the show will be great viewing," writes Halford's manager John Baxter on Rob's web site.
According to a posting on VH1's web site, "AIDS: A Pop Culture History" "will examine the history of AIDS as seen through the prism of media and culture. Reviewing how AIDS was reflected in entertainment reveals a greater understanding of how the virus affected the nation's psyche. We'll show how Hollywood first contributed to the panic, then later redefined AIDS as a public health crisis. We'll also see the limits of pop culture's reach, as AIDS seems all but been forgotten among today's entertainers. What role could pop culture play in helping stem AIDS now, especially as it spreads around the world?"
"AIDS: A Pop Culture History" air times (subject to change):
Dec. 01 - 11:00 a.m.
Dec. 01 - 06:00 p.m.
Dec. 01 - 09:00 p.m.
Dec. 01 - 11:30 p.m.
Dec. 02 - 12:00 p.m.
Dec. 03 - 08:30 p.m.
Dec. 04 - 02:00 a.m.
Dec. 04 - 04:30 p.m.
Dec. 06 - 11:00 a.m.
Dec. 07 - 01:00 a.m.
In other news, Halford has posted the following message on his official web site:
"Hello all.. It's been a while since I posted because as you know I'm making a new metal masterpiece for 2004!
"I want to say your continued visits and posts on the HALFORD site are a pleasure to read through. You're all very special to me, so keep up the energy! We'll be in front of you before you know it.
"The holiday season is here and I send everyone my love and thanks for your unwavering support.
"This year has been a great one for metal, not only for the HALFORD band, but worldwide a new surge is rising, and 2004 promises to be an incredible metal meltdown!
"Be safe and peaceful and keep the metal faith alive!
"Love,
"The Metal God"
VADER Frontman To Record Promo CD With Side-Project
PANZER X, the solo project of VADER vocalist/guitarist Peter, are tentatively scheduled to enter Studio X in Olsztyn, Poland in December to record a four-song demo, titled "Steel First". The promotional CD, which will engineered by Szymon Czech and produced by Peter himself, will contain three original tracks plus a cover song from a "well-known European band." Wojtek Blasiak, the artist who recently did some graphics work for MOONSPELL, will take care of the "Steel Fist" artwork and layout
PANZER X, the solo project of VADER vocalist/guitarist Peter, are tentatively scheduled to enter Studio X in Olsztyn, Poland in December to record a four-song demo, titled "Steel First". The promotional CD, which will engineered by Szymon Czech and produced by Peter himself, will contain three original tracks plus a cover song from a "well-known European band." Wojtek Blasiak, the artist who recently did some graphics work for MOONSPELL, will take care of the "Steel Fist" artwork and layout
DESTRUCTION: DVD To Surface In February
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION will be releasing their first-ever DVD in February, according to a post on the band's web site. The group are currently looking for video footage (old and new) for possible inclusion on the disc. All individuals that send in video material that ends up getting used on the DVD will get a free copy of the disc once it is released. A preview live clip of "Machinery Of Lies", taken from the forthcoming DVD, can be viewed in .MPG and Windows Media formats.
DESTRUCTION will be teaming up with DEICIDE, NILE, AMON AMARTH, DEW-SCENTED, GRAVEWORM and MISERY INDEX for the X-Mass Festivals 2003 tour beginning on December 7 in London, England. A European tour with DEW-SCENTED will follow in February.
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION will be releasing their first-ever DVD in February, according to a post on the band's web site. The group are currently looking for video footage (old and new) for possible inclusion on the disc. All individuals that send in video material that ends up getting used on the DVD will get a free copy of the disc once it is released. A preview live clip of "Machinery Of Lies", taken from the forthcoming DVD, can be viewed in .MPG and Windows Media formats.
DESTRUCTION will be teaming up with DEICIDE, NILE, AMON AMARTH, DEW-SCENTED, GRAVEWORM and MISERY INDEX for the X-Mass Festivals 2003 tour beginning on December 7 in London, England. A European tour with DEW-SCENTED will follow in February.
KROKUS: Live Album Details Revealed
Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS have just finished production on their double live album, "Fire & Gasoline". A DVD, entitled "Live at Montreux", will come with the album as a special bonus. "Fire & Gasoline" is due January 23, 2004 in Switzerland, with release dates for other territories still pending.
The complete track listing for "Fire & Gasoline" is as follows:
CD 1:
01. Heatstrokes
02. Mad World
03. Flying Through The Night
04. American Woman
05. I Want It All
06. Bad Boys Rag Dolls
07. Tokyo Nights
08. Stayed Awake All Night
09. Down The Drain
10. Fire
11. Rock'n'Roll Tonight
CD 2:
12. Throwing Her China
13. Screaming In The Night
14. Rock City
15. Easy Rocker
16. Backseat Rock'n'Roll
17. Rock The Block
18. Long Stock Goes Boom
19. Eat The Rich
20. Bedside Radio
KROKUS' latest CD, "Rock The Block", debuted at No. 1 on the Swiss Album chart upon its release in January and has since achieved platinum status.
Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS have just finished production on their double live album, "Fire & Gasoline". A DVD, entitled "Live at Montreux", will come with the album as a special bonus. "Fire & Gasoline" is due January 23, 2004 in Switzerland, with release dates for other territories still pending.
The complete track listing for "Fire & Gasoline" is as follows:
CD 1:
01. Heatstrokes
02. Mad World
03. Flying Through The Night
04. American Woman
05. I Want It All
06. Bad Boys Rag Dolls
07. Tokyo Nights
08. Stayed Awake All Night
09. Down The Drain
10. Fire
11. Rock'n'Roll Tonight
CD 2:
12. Throwing Her China
13. Screaming In The Night
14. Rock City
15. Easy Rocker
16. Backseat Rock'n'Roll
17. Rock The Block
18. Long Stock Goes Boom
19. Eat The Rich
20. Bedside Radio
KROKUS' latest CD, "Rock The Block", debuted at No. 1 on the Swiss Album chart upon its release in January and has since achieved platinum status.
THE KOVENANT To Record New Demo In December
Norway's THE KOVENANT will enter the studio in December to record a demo of some of the songs planned for inclusion on the group's follow-up to this year's "S.E.T.I." (Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence), tentatively due in late 2004.
The forthcoming CD, which is tentatively titled "The Dreaming Spires", will be THE KOVENANT's last for Germany's Nuclear Blast Records. One new songtitle has thus far been revealed: "Radiation King". Also planned for release is a DVD containing footage spanning the band's entire career.
As previously reported, THE KOVENANT recently added two new members to the group's lineup: RAM-ZET drummer Küth and APOPTYGMA BERZERK keyboardist Geir Bratland.
Norway's THE KOVENANT will enter the studio in December to record a demo of some of the songs planned for inclusion on the group's follow-up to this year's "S.E.T.I." (Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence), tentatively due in late 2004.
The forthcoming CD, which is tentatively titled "The Dreaming Spires", will be THE KOVENANT's last for Germany's Nuclear Blast Records. One new songtitle has thus far been revealed: "Radiation King". Also planned for release is a DVD containing footage spanning the band's entire career.
As previously reported, THE KOVENANT recently added two new members to the group's lineup: RAM-ZET drummer Küth and APOPTYGMA BERZERK keyboardist Geir Bratland.
HELLOWEEN: U.S. Tour Announced
Veteran German power metallers HELLOWEEN will be returning to the U.S for another short run of dates in late January.
The details are as follows:
Jan. 15 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
Jan. 16 - Farmingdale, NY @ Downtown
Jan. 17 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Jan. 18 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Jan. 20 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Jan. 22 - Houston, TX @ Engine Room
Jan. 23 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Jan. 24 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
Jan. 26 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Jan. 27 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
Veteran German power metallers HELLOWEEN will be returning to the U.S for another short run of dates in late January.
The details are as follows:
Jan. 15 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
Jan. 16 - Farmingdale, NY @ Downtown
Jan. 17 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Jan. 18 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Jan. 20 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Jan. 22 - Houston, TX @ Engine Room
Jan. 23 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Jan. 24 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
Jan. 26 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Jan. 27 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
H.I.M. To Release U.K. Single In January
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. will release their new single, "Funeral of Hearts", in the U.K. on January 12, 2004.
The single, which comes off the group's "Love Metal" CD, will be available in three stunning formats.
The full formats and track listing are as follows:
Vol 1. - DVD Maxi Single
01. Funeral Of Hearts (Video)
02. Join Me (Video - Ice Version )
- Video Documentary footage - From "Making of Sacrament"
03. Lonely Road (Live - audio)
04. Funeral Of Hearts (acoustic Version - audio)
05. Funeral Of Hearts (Dr Dagon's Dub - audio)
- Photogallery with "Sacrament" disrhythm remix audio complement – with selected fans pics included
Vol. 2 - CD Single
01. The Funeral Of Hearts (Radio Edit)
02. Hand Of Doom (Live from Turku)
Vol. 3 - 7" Vinyl (In Black Velvet Sleeve)
A. The Funeral of Hearts (Radio Edit)
B. Buried Alive By Love (Deliverance Version)
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. will release their new single, "Funeral of Hearts", in the U.K. on January 12, 2004.
The single, which comes off the group's "Love Metal" CD, will be available in three stunning formats.
The full formats and track listing are as follows:
Vol 1. - DVD Maxi Single
01. Funeral Of Hearts (Video)
02. Join Me (Video - Ice Version )
- Video Documentary footage - From "Making of Sacrament"
03. Lonely Road (Live - audio)
04. Funeral Of Hearts (acoustic Version - audio)
05. Funeral Of Hearts (Dr Dagon's Dub - audio)
- Photogallery with "Sacrament" disrhythm remix audio complement – with selected fans pics included
Vol. 2 - CD Single
01. The Funeral Of Hearts (Radio Edit)
02. Hand Of Doom (Live from Turku)
Vol. 3 - 7" Vinyl (In Black Velvet Sleeve)
A. The Funeral of Hearts (Radio Edit)
B. Buried Alive By Love (Deliverance Version)
Blood of Tyrants label imprint announced
Blood of Tyrants label imprint announced
Early 2004 will see the formation of a new exclusively
metal label Blood of Tyrants formed as an imprint of seminal Indianapolis-based punk/hardcore label Happy Couples Never Last Records.
“I have just passed up too many killer releases that I
desperately wanted to do but didn’t think that they were logical or appropriate for the current roster of HCNL artists,” says HCNL Records owner Clark Giles.
“I have always wanted to find a way to support the
underground metal scene here in the Circle City and abroad but have been hard-pressed to find an
appropriate way of doing it while preserving the
authenticity of two ‘related’ but in the end ‘different’ scenes. An imprint label dedicated solely to the classic authentic genres of the metal scene whether it be
doom metal or grind-core was the only logical
conclusion to preserve the integrity of what I am trying to do. This is a METAL label in the purest sense. No metalcore, no pretty $200 haircuts. A true 100% metal ONLY imprint.”
While Happy Couples has traditionally focused on
everything from mathematical indie-rock to blasting hardcore thrash, all things “metal” will now be released under the Blood of Tyrants moniker. The label is
starting with a bang alreadypushing an aggressive
release schedule for 2004.
BOT001 The Gates of Slumber “The Awakening” CD/LP-
Pure old-school doom metal in the vein of St. Vitus and Celtic Frost.
Following an appearance on the Shroud of Woe comp, “Tune Down, Doom Out” comp (Church of Doom),
and “At the Mountains of Madness II” (Miskatonic
Records) the Gates of Slumber finally drop their debut full-length record. The vinyl version of this record sports an embossed cover and an extra track.
BOT002 Harakiri “Twilight of the Idols” LP- vinyl
version of this now classic slab of American death metal. Colored vinyl, featuring one extra bonus track not found on the CD or anywhere else for that matter.
BOT003 The Hidden Hand/Wooly Mammoth split LP (split
with McCarthyism records, CD version on Meteor City records)- Wino (ex-St. Vitus, the Obsessed) does it again with his new opus. Okay,okay, so we haven’t
technically heard it yet so we can’t tell you much
about it. But does any band with Wino ever fail to bring the rock?
BOT004 Demiricous full-length CD- The melody of the
New Wave of Swedish metal tempered with the harsh brutality of classic American Death Metal.
These guys have bowling over metal crowds all over the
Midwest with their amazing live show. Their debut full-length will be sure to become a force
to be reckoned with in the coming year.
A website is currently in the works with plans for an
early spring launch. In the meantime, questions can be addressed to Jason McCash at:
bloodoftyrants@hcnl.com
Blood of Tyrants label imprint announced
Early 2004 will see the formation of a new exclusively
metal label Blood of Tyrants formed as an imprint of seminal Indianapolis-based punk/hardcore label Happy Couples Never Last Records.
“I have just passed up too many killer releases that I
desperately wanted to do but didn’t think that they were logical or appropriate for the current roster of HCNL artists,” says HCNL Records owner Clark Giles.
“I have always wanted to find a way to support the
underground metal scene here in the Circle City and abroad but have been hard-pressed to find an
appropriate way of doing it while preserving the
authenticity of two ‘related’ but in the end ‘different’ scenes. An imprint label dedicated solely to the classic authentic genres of the metal scene whether it be
doom metal or grind-core was the only logical
conclusion to preserve the integrity of what I am trying to do. This is a METAL label in the purest sense. No metalcore, no pretty $200 haircuts. A true 100% metal ONLY imprint.”
While Happy Couples has traditionally focused on
everything from mathematical indie-rock to blasting hardcore thrash, all things “metal” will now be released under the Blood of Tyrants moniker. The label is
starting with a bang alreadypushing an aggressive
release schedule for 2004.
BOT001 The Gates of Slumber “The Awakening” CD/LP-
Pure old-school doom metal in the vein of St. Vitus and Celtic Frost.
Following an appearance on the Shroud of Woe comp, “Tune Down, Doom Out” comp (Church of Doom),
and “At the Mountains of Madness II” (Miskatonic
Records) the Gates of Slumber finally drop their debut full-length record. The vinyl version of this record sports an embossed cover and an extra track.
BOT002 Harakiri “Twilight of the Idols” LP- vinyl
version of this now classic slab of American death metal. Colored vinyl, featuring one extra bonus track not found on the CD or anywhere else for that matter.
BOT003 The Hidden Hand/Wooly Mammoth split LP (split
with McCarthyism records, CD version on Meteor City records)- Wino (ex-St. Vitus, the Obsessed) does it again with his new opus. Okay,okay, so we haven’t
technically heard it yet so we can’t tell you much
about it. But does any band with Wino ever fail to bring the rock?
BOT004 Demiricous full-length CD- The melody of the
New Wave of Swedish metal tempered with the harsh brutality of classic American Death Metal.
These guys have bowling over metal crowds all over the
Midwest with their amazing live show. Their debut full-length will be sure to become a force
to be reckoned with in the coming year.
A website is currently in the works with plans for an
early spring launch. In the meantime, questions can be addressed to Jason McCash at:
bloodoftyrants@hcnl.com
Press Release: Majaedus
November 28, 2003
For immediate release
Lawrence, KS "prairie-core" band Majaedus seeks new
vocalist after the loss of former singer Ryan Red
Corn. The band seeks a talented vocalist with singing
and screaming ability. Majaedus also wishes to obtain
a frontman with a good attitude, sense of humor, stage
presence. Practice and tryouts are in Lawrence, KS.
To contact the band, call or e-mail: drummer Mike
Harrell at (816)217-661, snarclese@yahoo.com; bassist
Alex Red Corn at (913)206-2392, aredcorn@hotmail.com;
guitarist J.C. Stos at (785)838-4322, StaticAsh@aol.com.
November 28, 2003
For immediate release
Lawrence, KS "prairie-core" band Majaedus seeks new
vocalist after the loss of former singer Ryan Red
Corn. The band seeks a talented vocalist with singing
and screaming ability. Majaedus also wishes to obtain
a frontman with a good attitude, sense of humor, stage
presence. Practice and tryouts are in Lawrence, KS.
To contact the band, call or e-mail: drummer Mike
Harrell at (816)217-661, snarclese@yahoo.com; bassist
Alex Red Corn at (913)206-2392, aredcorn@hotmail.com;
guitarist J.C. Stos at (785)838-4322, StaticAsh@aol.com.
11.27.2003
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ARMAGEDDA "Only True Believers" VINYL LP
BESTIAL SUMMONING "Dark War Continues + Bonus Trx!" CD
BRAVE WORDS & BLOODY KNUCKLES (Dimmu Borgir) "Issue #74 +BONUS CD" MAGAZINE +CD
BEHEMOTH "Conjuration" DIGIPAK CD
CROWN, THE "Possessed 13 (Ltd. Deluxe Edition)" DOUBLE CD
DIABOLIC "Infinity Through Purification" CD
DIMMU BORGIR "Death Cult Armageddon" NOTEBOOK +CD
EQUINOX "Journey Into Oblivion" CD
FALCONER (ex-Mithotyn) "The Sceptre Of Deception" CD
GOATLORD "Distorted Birth (Demos)" DOUBLE CD
GOATLORD "Distorted Birth" TRIPLE-LP VINYLS
HIDDEN HAND, THE (Spirit Caravan, Wino! Saint Vitus) "Divine Propaganda" CD
LEGION, THE (MARDUK) "Unseen To Creation" CD
MOONTOWER "In the shadow of the wolf" CD
ORCUSTUS "World Dirtnap" VINYL EP
RAVENOUS "Blood Delirium" VINYL LP
SIRRAH "Acme / Did Tomorrow Come" DOUBLE CD BOX SET
THEATRES DES VAMPIRES "Vampyrisme... (English Version)" CD
WEHRWOLFE "Godless We Stand" CD
ZYKLON "Aeon" VINYL LP
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ARGHOSLENT (Grand Belial's Key) "Incorrigible Bigotry" CASSETTE
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ASTROFAES (Nokturnal Mortum Ukraine) "The Eyes of the Beast" CD
AT THE GATES "Red in the Sky is Ours" DIGIPAK CD
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BLACKMETAL.COM CLOCK "BAPHOMET ROUND" WALL CLOCK
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BONE AWL "Bog Bodies" CASSETTE
BONE AWL "Night Is Indifferent" VINYL EP
Blanche Barton (Anton Lavey) "The Secret Life of a Satanist" HARDBACK BOOK
CANDLEMASS "Documents Of Doom" DOUBLE DVD
CARPATHIAN FOREST "Defending the Throne of Evil +Bonus Trk!" DOUBLE LP VINYLS
CRADLE OF FILTH "Cradle of Fear - The Film Soundtrack" ENHANCED CD
DARKENED NOCTURN SLAUGHTERCULT "Follow the Calls For Battle" CASSETTE
DARKTHRONE "Under A Funeral Moon" VINYL LP
DECAYED "The Conjuration of the Southern Circle" VINYL LP
DEKAPITATOR (Exhumed) "We Will Destroy...You Will Obey!!!" POSTER
DESOLATION HYMN "Purgatory Despairing" VINYL EP
DESTRUCTION "Metal Discharge +7 Bonus Trx!" CD
DIAPSIQUIR "Lubie Satanique Depravre (L.S.D.)" DOUBLE-LP VINYLS
DIMMU BORGIR "Death Cult Armageddon +3 Bonus Trx!" DOUBLE-LP VINYLS
DIMMU BORGIR "Death Cult Armageddon +Bonus Trk! (LTD. IMPORT!)" DIGIPAK CD
DIMMU BORGIR "Death Cult Armageddon" STICKER
EDGE OF SANITY "Crimson II" DIGIPAK CD
ENTHRALL "Subterranean Movement" CD
FINNUGOR "Black Flames" CD
FORGOTTEN TOMB "Springtime Depression" CD
FRONT BEAST / STAUB "(split)" VINYL EP
FUNERAL MIST (Marduk, Triumphator) "Salvation" CD
GOATLORD "Distorted Birth" TRIPLE-LP VINYLS
GORGOROTH "Twilight of the Idols / Incipit Satan" DOUBLE-LP VINYLS
GORGOROTH "Twilight of the Idols" CD
HOBBS ANGEL OF DEATH "Hobbs Satans Crusade + Rare bonus Trx!" CD
ILDJARN (Nidhogg, Sort Vokter, Thou Shalt Suffer) "1992-1995" CD
IN THE WOODS "Live at Caledonien Hall (DBL-album) + Bonus sampler!" TRIPLE CD
INCRIMINATED / TUSKA "Ten Hail Marys (split)" CD
KALMAH "Swampsong" CD
KHANATE (THORR'S HAMMER BURNING WITCH) "Things Viral" CD
KRISIUN "Works Of Carnage" CD
LATRO DECTUS "Altered Flesh" CD
LUCIFUGUM (Ukraine) "...Back to Chopped Down Roots" CASSETTE
LUCIFUGUM (Ukraine) "...Back to Chopped Down Roots" CD
MACABRE "Murder Metal" VINYL LP
MANEGARM "Dodsfard" CD
MASSEMORD (Norway) "Skogen Kaller" CD
MAYHEM "Deathcrush (reissue)" PIC-DISC VINYL LP
MERCYFUL FATE "Melissa / The Beginning" DOUBLE CD
MOONSPELL "The Antidote +BONUS VIDEOCLIP" CD
MOONTOWER "In the shadow of the wolf" CD
NAGLFAR "Sheol" CD
NEBEL "(self-titled)" CD
NECRODEATH "Ton(e)s of Hate" DIGIPAK CD
NEHEMAH (ex Himinbjorg) "Shadows From the Past..." CD
NOX INVICTUS "When the Shadows Lay Darkest" CD
OBSCENITY "Cold Blooded Murder" CD
OBSCENITY "Demo - Niac" CD
OHTAR "When I Cut The Throat" CD
OLC SINNSIR "The Throne Of Dead Emotions" CD
ONDSKAPT "Draco Sit Mihi Dux" CD
PRIMIGENIUM "Intolerance" CASSETTE
SERPENS AEON (Chasm, Drawn & Quartered) "Dawn of the Kouatl" CD
SUPREMACY "Satanic Reich" CD
TEMPLE OF BAAL (Antaeus, Deviant, Penumbra) "Servants of the Beast" CD
TENEBROSUS "The Fall of Worthless Morals" CD
TERRORIZER "Issue #113" MAGAZINE
TIDFALL "Nucleus" CD
TRIMONIUM "Blow the Horns" CD
UNCREATION'S DAWN "Deathmarch Over... +Bonus Trx.!" CD
UNEARTHLY TRANCE "Season of Seance, Science of Silence" CD
UNHOLY ARCHANGEL "The Wrath of Kosmosistis" 10-INCH VINYL LP
V/A "Monsters Of Metal" DOUBLE DVD DIGIBOOK in SLIPCASE
V/A "Southern Warriors Cult" CD
V/A (Allerseelen, der Blutharsch, Novysvet, Allegrena) "Wo Die Wilden Kerle" VINYL EP
V/A (Tyrant, Unlord, Nasum, Nunslaughter, Sathanas, Even Song, Necro Shizma, Deeds of Flesh, Vesperian Sorrow) "Smells Like Team Spirit IV *only $6.66 each!*" CD
VINTERRIKET "Von Eiskristallen...un dem ewigen Chaos" VINYL MLP WARLUST "Trench War" CD
WARNING SF (Laaz Rockit) "Aftermath + Bonus demo-trx!" CD
YWOLF "Trilogy of the Night" CD
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RESTOCKS NOW AVAILABLE
at BLACKMETAL.COM for 11/27/03:
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Featured Restocks for this week:
Many featured RESTOCKS have very special LOWERED PRICES but are available in LIMITED QUANTITES - so hurry!
ABSCESS "Seminal Vampires & Maggot Men" CD
BRAVE WORDS & BLOODY KNUCKLES "# 69 (with FREE CD!)" MAGAZINE
DIABOLIC "Subterraneal Magnitude" PIC DISC LP
DIMMU BORGIR "Death Cult Armageddon" POSTER
DIMMU BORGIR "Death Cult Legion LARGE" HOODIE SWEATSHIRT
DIMMU BORGIR "Death Cult Armageddon REAPER" XL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT
ENSLAVED "Live Retaliation +6 Bonus Trx!" DVD
JUDAS ISCARIOT "Thy Dying Light (enhanced)" CD+
JUDAS ISCARIOT "Distant in Solitary Night" CD
LUCIFERION "Apostate *(import!)" CD in Slipcase
MORBID ANGEL "Heretic + citereH Bonus Levels" DOUBLE CD in Slipcase
NECRODEATH "Mater of All Evil" PICDISC
NECRODEATH "Black As Pitch" CD
NECROMANTIA / VARATHRON "Black Arts Lead To Everlasting Sins (split)" CD
NEGURA BUNGET "N Crugu Bradului" CD IN DIGIBOOK
SIRRAH "Did Tomorrow Come..." CD
THOU ART LORD (Necromantia, Rotting christ, Septic Flesh) "Diabolou Archaes Legeones" CD
ULYSSES SIREN "Above the Ashes" CD
URUK HAI "In The Side of Eternal Eclipse" MCD
VARATHRON "Walpurgisnacht" CD
VON "Satanic Blood Angel" CD
AMORPHIS "Privilege of Evil" CD
ANTON LAVEY (Church of Satan) "SATANIC MASS" CD
ATOMIZER / ROOT "(split) * LAST copies: now o.o.p.!!!" VINYL EP
AXIS OF ADVANCE "Strike" CD
BATHORY "Blood Fire Death" CD
BATHORY "Destroyer Of Worlds" CD
BATHORY "Hammerheart" CD
BATHORY "Nordland I" DIGIPAK CD
BEHERIT (Blasphemy) "Beast of Beherit - the Complete Worxxx" CD
BEYOND DAWN "Pity Love" CD
BLACK DEATH (Draugwath) "Saturn Sector" CD
BLOODBATH "Resurrection Through Carnage" CD
BOLT THROWER "Honour Valour Pride" CD
BOLT THROWER "Mercenary" CD
BOLT THROWER "War Master" CD
BORKNAGAR "Archaic Course" VINYL LP
BRUTALITY "In Mourning" CD
BURZUM "Hlidskjalf (USA Version)" CD
CANNIBAL CORPSE "Butchered At Birth" CD
CENTINEX "Bloodhunt (Pic-Disc 10-inch)" PICDISC MLP
CENTINEX "Hellbrigade" CD
CEREMONY (Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel) "Days Before the Death" MCD
CHILDREN OF BODOM "Hate Crew Deathroll" CD
CHILDREN OF BODOM "Hatebreeder" CD
CHILDREN OF BODOM "Something Wild" CD
DARKTHRONE "A Blaze In The Northern Sky (Ltd-Ed.) +Bonus interview videoclip!" DIGIPAK CD
DARKTHRONE "Hate Them" VINYL LP
DEATH "Live In L.A. (Death & Raw)" CD
DESASTER "A Touch of Medieval Darkness (New vers.)" CD
DIABOLIC "Vengeance Ascending" CD
DIES IRAE "Naive" CD
DIMMU BORGIR "Alive In Torment (shaped disc)" SHAPED CD
DIMMU BORGIR "Death Cult Skull Saw XL" LONG SLEEVE SHIRT
DIMMU BORGIR "Godless Savage Garden" CD
DIMMU BORGIR "Spiritual Black Dimensions" CD
DIMMU BORGIR "Stormblast" CD
DIMMU BORGIR "World Misanthropy *(NTSC Version)" DOUBLE-DVD
DISSECTION "Live Legacy" VINYL LP
EMPEROR "Anthems To the Welkin at Dusk (Re-Mastered) +Bonus Trx!" CD
EMPEROR "Emperor + Wrath of the Tryant" CD
EMPEROR "IX Equilibrium" CD
EMPEROR "In the Nightside Eclipse (+2 BONUS TRACKS!)" CD
ENSLAVED / SATYRICON "(split)" DIGIPAK-CD
FALL TO YOUR KNEES PISSING (Haat, Megiddo, Satanic Warmaster, Vomitor, Woods of infinity) "FTYKP issue# 3" ZINE
GRAVE "Back From the Grave +Bonus Demos" DOUBLE CD
GREAT DECEIVER, The (At The Gates, Crown, Diabolique) "A Venom Well Designed" CD
HYPOCRISY "10 Years 0f Chaos & Confusion" CD
HYPOCRISY "Penetralia +2 Bonus Trx!" DIGIPAK CD
IMMORTAL RITES "Beyond the Gates of Pain" CD
IN FLAMES "Whoracle +Bonus Trk. & Videoclip *(USA Deluxe Edition!)" CD+
INCANTATION "Blasphemy in Brazil: Live Tour 2001" CD
MANIAC BUTCHER "Epitaph" CD
MARDUK "Opus Nocturne" CD
MAYHEM "Mediolanum Capta Est" CD
MERCYFUL FATE (King Diamond) "Don't Break the Oath (remastered) +Bonus Trk." CD
MY DYING BRIDE "Like Gods of Sun" CD
OBITUARY "Slowly We Rot (remastered!) +2 Bonus Trx!" CD
ODES OF ECSTASY "Deceitful Melody" CD
PENTAGRAM (Chile) "Reborn 2001 +Bonus Videoclip!" DIGIPAK CD
SATURNUS "For The Loveless Lonely Nights" CD
SATYRICON "Rebel Extravaganza" CD
SATYRICON "Shadowthrone" CD
SETHERIAL "From Ancient Ruins (import!)" CD
SHINING "Within Deep Dark Chambers" CD
SLAYER "Hell Awaits" CD
SOD MAGAZINE "Issue #13" MAGAZINE +FREE CD
SOLITUDE AETURNUS "Through the Darkest Hour" CD
THYRFING "(self-titled)" CD
TRIMONIUM "Of Warriors And Heroism" CD
ULVER "Madrigal of the Night (Nattens Madrigal)" CD
ULVER "Madrigal of the Night (Nattens Madrigal)" VINYL LP
V/A "Candlelight Collection Vol.3" CD
V/A (Blood Axis, Alio Die, Endura, Hekate, Waldteufel, etc...) "Infernal Proteus - A Musical Herbal" 4CD +Hardbound BOOK
V/A (immortal, Dark Funeral, Limbonic Art, Emperor, Gorgoroth, Absu, Behemoth, Carpathian Forest) "A Tribute To Mayhem" CD
VALHALL (Darkthrone, Storm, Isengard) "Moonstoned" CD
VIRGIN BLACK "Sombre Romantic" CD
WITCHMASTER (Azarath, Behemoth, Damnation, Profanum) "Masochistic Devil Worship" CD
WONGRAVEN (Satyricon, Emperor) "Fjelltronen" CD
ZYKLON "Aeon" CD
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VINTAGE ANNEX:
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RECENT ADDITIONS to VINTAGE ANNEX for 11/27/03:
BLACK SABBATH "(self-titled)" PIC DISC VINYL LP
V/A (Possessed, Dark Angel, Obsessed, Hades, Nasty Savage, Mayhem, Hallow's Eve) "METAL MASSACRE VI *(Used: EX/NM)" VINYL LP
SILVER MOUNTAIN (Hammerfall, Stratovarius) "Breakin' Chains" CD
ANNIHILATOR "Never, Neverland (Brazilian pressing!)" VINYL LP
KING DIAMOND "In Concert 1987 / Abigail (remastered)" CD
SAXON "Power & the Glory" VINYL LP
W.A.S.P. (Blackie Lawless, WASP) "Animal (F**k Like a Beast) / Show No Mercy (used: NM!)" GOLD PIC-DISC MLP
BLACK LACE "Unlaced (used: NM!)" VINYL LP
ANVIL "Metal On Metal" VINYL PIC-DISC LP
ANVIL "Hard 'N' Heavy" VINYL PIC-DISC LP
W.A.S.P. (Blackie Lawless, WASP, King Kobra) "Headless Children (used: VG+)" VINYL LP
FORCED ENTRY "Uncertain Future (NEW / Sealed!)" VINYL LP
TESTAMENT "Legacy, The *(Used: NM)" VINYL LP
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM "No Place For Disgrace (used: VG+/EXC.)" VINYL LP
WHIPLASH "Ticket To Mayhem *(NEW / Sealed!)" VINYL LP
WARLOCK (Doro Pesch) "Burning the Witches (NEW / Sealed!)" VINYL LP
VIRUS (UK) "Pray For War (import!)" VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "Ace Of Spades" PIC DISC VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "(self-titled) +POSTER" VINYL LP +POSTER
VALHALLA (USA) "Return of the Mystic Warrior +Live Bonus Trk.!" CD
ANAL CUNT "Morbid Florist" CD
TANK "Power of the Hunter (re-mastered import)" CD
STORMWITCH "Live in Budapest" CD
DIAMOND HEAD "Death In Progress" CD
G.B.H. "Leather, Bristles, No Survivors and Sick Boys..." 180GM. VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "No sleep 'til Hammersmith" PIC DISC VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "Archive Series" CD
MOTORHEAD "Overkill *(re-issue) HEAVYWEIGHT" 180 gm VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "Ace Of Spades *(re-issue) HEAVYWEIGHT" 180 gm VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "All the Aces (Best of)" DOUBLE CD
GBH "No Need To Panic" CD
G.B.H. "Midnight Madness And Beyond" CD
G.B.H. "Live In Los Angeles 1988" CD
G.B.H. "Live In Japan" CD
BLACK WIDOW "III" CD
SEVENTH SON "Immortal Hours" CD
PLASMATICS (Wendy O. Williams, WOW) "Beyond The Valley Of 1984" CD
Wendy O. Williams (Plasmatics Kiss) "W.O.W." CD
WENDY O. WILLIAMS (Plasmatics) "Kommander Of Kaos" CD
SWORD "Sweet Dreams" CD
V/A (AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, etc) "Rockthology Presents Hard 'N' Heavy Vol.4" DVD
TWISTED SISTER "Love Is For Suckers" CD
TWISTED SISTER "Come Out And Play" CD
VARIOUS ARTISTS "DISCHARGED" CD
LEGEND "Still Screaming" CD
V/A "Dream Ballads" CD
ANTHRAX (Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault, Ravenous, SOD, Hemlock) "Armed & Dangerous + Fistful of Metal" DOUBLE CD
MOTORHEAD "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith" 180 gm VINYL LP
ANVIL BITCH "Rise To Offend" CD
DISCHARGE "Never Again" CD in SLIPCASE
DISCHARGE "Hear Nothing See Nothing" CD in SLIPCASE
SORROW "Forgotten Sunrise" CD in LONG-BOX!
D.R.I. "4 of a Kind" CD
VENOM "New, Live & Rare (UK import)" DOUBLE-CD
SARCOMA "Ars Moriendi" EP
INFERNAL (USA) "(self-titled)" CD
V/A "Musikladen Fest" DVD
KING DIAMOND "Fatal Portrait (remastered)" CD
RATOS DE PORAO "Feijoada Acidente? International" CD
DI'ANNO (ex- Iron Maiden) "Nomad" CD
ANTHRAX "Among The Living" CD
HIGHWAY CHILE "Rockarama (used: VG/EXC+) Gold Stamp promo" VINYL LP
V/A (Have Mercy, Napalm, Powermad) "COMBAT BOOT CAMP" CD
BITCH "Bitch Is Back (NEW / Sealed promo)" VINYL LP
LEATHERWOLF "(self-titled) +BONUS TRACK" CD
SATAN (Skyclad) "Into The Future & Suspended Sentence" CD
JUDAS PRIEST "Sin After Sin" CD
JUDAS PRIEST "Killing Machine (aka Hell Bent For Leather)" CD
FATES WARNING "Parallels" CD
KILLER (Belgium) "Fatal Attraction +4 Bonus Trx!" CD
KILLER "Ready For Hell / Wall Of Sound" CD
KILLER "Shock Waves +4 Bonus Trx!" CD
TRASH "Watch Out" CD
INDESTROY "Senseless Theories" LP
VICIOUS RUMORS "Cyberchrist" DIGIPAK-CD
BLACK SABBATH "Cross Purposes" CD
NEMBRIONIC HAMMERDEATH "Themes On An Occult Theory" VINYL EP
UNDERDOG "(self-titled) (New & Sealed)" VINYL LP
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BOOK ANNEX:
Don't forget to check our BOOK ANNEX for hard-to-find occult classics new and old! We are adding new books almost daily - so check back often! (check here for up-to-the-minute availability)
RECENT ADDITIONS to the BOOK ANNEX for 11/27/03:
Aswynn, Freya "NORTHERN MYSTERIES & MAGICK" Paperback BOOK & CD
Lady Sheba "The Grimoire Of Lady Sheeba" HARDBACK BOOK
Blanche Barton (Anton Lavey) "The Secret Life of a Satanist" Paperback Book
Anton LaVey "Satan Speaks!" Paperback Book
Anton LaVey "The Devil's Notebook" Paperback Book
Francis King "SEXUALITY, MAGIC & PERVERSION (Discount Sale!!)" Paperback BOOK
Nikolas Schreck / Zeena Schreck "DEMONS OF THE FLESH - Complete Guide to Left Hand Path Sex Magic" Paperback Book
Pat & Chris Zalewski "Z-5 Secret Teachings of the Golden Dawn" Paperback Book
Arthur Edward Waite "Book Of Spells (Wordsworth UK import edition!)" Paperback Book
Cicero, Chic & Sandra Tabatha Cicero "MAGICIAN'S ART - RITUAL USE OF MAGICAL TOOLS" Paperback Book
* Ed Fitch "A GRIMOIRE OF SHADOWS - Witchcraft, Paganism & Magick" Paperback BOOK
* Denning, Melita & Phillips, Osbourne "FOUNDATIONS OF HIGH MAGICK" Hardback BOOK
* Konstantinos "Nocturnal Witchcraft - Magick After Dark" Paperback Book
* Arkon Daraul "SECRET SOCIETIES: A History" HARDBOUND BOOK
* Kenneth Grant / Colin Wilson & More "SKOOB ESOTERICA ANTHOLOGY" Paperback BOOK
* NEMA (Introduction by Kenneth Grant) "MAAT MAGICK - A Guide to Self-Initiation" Paperback Book
* Edited by Michaelsen, Scott "PORTABLE DARKNESS - Aleister Crowley Reader" Hardback Book
* I. REGARDIE "GOLDEN DAWN (Complete in One Volume)" Paperback Book
* Lawrence Sutin "DO WHAT THOU WILT - A Life of ALEISTER CROWLEY" Hardback BOOK
* Konstantinos "GOTHIC GRIMOIRE *(DISCOUNT SALE!)" Paperback BOOK
* Arthur Edward Waite "The Pictorial Key to the Tarot" Paperback Book
* Nikolas Schreck "SATANIC SCREEN, THE - An Illustrated Guide To the Devil In Cinema" Paperback Book
* DuQuette, Lon Milo "Magick of Thelema - A Handbook of the Rituals of Aleister Crowley" Paperback BOOK
* Various Authors "Blood & Roses" Paperback Book
* Nikolas Schreck "FLOWERS FROM HELL - A SATANIC READER" Paperback Book
* Manly P Hall "THE LOST KEYS OF FREEMASONRY" Paperback Book
* Dee, Jonathan / Tyson, Donald "RUNES - An Illustrated Guide / TRUTH About RUNES" LOT: 2 BOOKS! (HB + PB)
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CD’s
AD HOMINEM “Planet Z.O.G. – The End” CD 2003 …………………………… 9€/10$
(Very high quality NS Black Metal with some thrash touches. Great
sound!)
ANGRENOST “Evil” MCD 1998 ………………………………………………………………… 6€/7$
(Great band in the vein of Emperor’s “In the Nightside Eclipse” but
with some personal touches.)
BLUTTAUFE “Mein flesch an deinen …” CD 2000 ………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic Black Metal with some Heavy/Thrash influences and very good
production.)
BLODSRIT “Supreme misanthropy” CD 2001 ……………………………………… 9€/10$
(Mid-temp misanthropic Black Metal from Sweden.)
BLOODLINE “Werewolf Training” CD 2003 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Misanthropic Black Metal with Natterfrost of Carpathian Forest on
vocals.)
BRANIKALD “Stormheit” CD 1994 ………………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Mid-temp Pagan Black Metal. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies.)
CAMULOS “Der Untermensch” CD 2002 ……………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Great fast and aggressive Black Metal hailing from Germany.)
CRYSTALMOORS “The Unconquered Land” MCD 2003 ………………………… 6€/7$
(Cantabrian Pagan Metal in the vein of Menhir and so but not a clone.
Fucking great!!)
EMPTY “A Source of Hollow Essence” CD 2003 …………………………………… 9€/10$
(Very technical and atmospheric Black Metal. Can remember to old
Emperor, but with no keys and a personal feeling.)
FROST “Open the portals to darkness” CD 2002 ……………………………… 9€/10$
(Unholy Black/Thrash in the vein of Darkthrone and so. Kult!)
FORESTDOME “Mourningrim” MCD 2003 ………………………………………………… 6€/7$
(Very atmospheric and dark Unholy Black Metal with an ancestral
atmosphere.)
FUNEBRIS “triumph Of The Everlasting Fire” CD 2001 ……………………… 9€/10$
(Fast satanic Black Metal.)
GRAVELAND “Carpathian Wolves” CD 1994 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Original version from Eternal Devils Recs. A Must!)
GORBALROG “Untergang” CD 1998 ……………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic Black Metal with a great guitar work.)
HEATHEN DAWN “Wasted Land” MCD 2002 ………………………………………… 6€/7$
(Pagan Metal with great melodic guitars, flute and some keys.
Recommended if you like bands such as Menhir or Mithotyn.)
HEGEMON “By this, I conquer” CD 2002 ……………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Very high quality and varied fast BM with some melodic touches.)
HYSTERIA “Abyssal plains of chaos” MCD 2002 …………………………………… 6€/7$
(Brutal Death Black with good sound and some melodic riffs.)
JUDAS ISCARIOT “Moonlight Butchery” MCD 2002 ……………………………… 9€/10$
(Last work of this kult band. Great as always!)
KVIST “For Kunsten Maa Vi Evig Vike” CD 1996 ………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic and aggressive Black Metal from Norway in the vein of
Satyricon and so.)
LUNATIC GODS “The Wilderness” CD 2000 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Strange and very personal Black Metal with some acoustic parts.)
MALLEUS MALEFICARUM “Taedum Vitae” CD 2002 …………………………… 9€/10$
(Great fuckin' blasting Black Metal. Very good stuff!)
MORBID/MAYHEM “A tribute to...” CD 1994 ……………………………………… 10€/11$
(Includes Morbid's Demo and some exclusive Mayhem tracks singed by
Dead!!)
MORS SUMMA “Europa Europae” CD 2002 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Violent Black Metal from Canada. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies!)
NACHTFALKE “Doomed to die” CD 2002 ……………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Second work of Oculta Mors’ Viking/Black Metal band. Raw and epic!)
ORNAMENTS OF SIN “Inhale Zyklon-B” MCD 2003 ………………………………… 6€/7$
(Black Metal in its purest form and as it shall always be: raw, violent
and evil. Fuckin’ good!)
REVENGE “Attack.Blood.Revenge” MCD 2001 ……………………………………… 6€/7$
(Blasting War Metal from Canada with Conqueror members. No more words
needed!)
SADORASS “Strength and Wisdom” CD 2002 ……………………………………… 9€/10$
(Great raw Black Metal with a real underground production. Includes 4
bonus tracks from several demos!!)
SHROUD “Chamber of suicide” MCD 2003 …………………………………………… 6€/7$
(Black Metal with a melancholic touch. With members of Primigenium.)
SHINING “Within Deep Dark Chambers” CD 2000 ……………………………… 9€/10$
(First work of this depressive and dark band. Great!)
SUICIDAL WINDS “Victims in blood” CD 2001 …………………………………… 12€/13$
(Fierce Black Thrashing Metal. Full of hate and anger!)
TAAKE “Nattestid…” CD 1999 ……………………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Incredible Norwegian Black Metal with an epic and majestic sound in
the vein of Enslaved or Satyricon. Recommended!)
TUNRIDA “Hierarchy” CD 1998 ……………………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic and aggressive Black Metal from Finland. With Azaghal members)
UHRILEHTO “Vitutus Millenium” CD 2002 …………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic mid-temp Black Metal with keys.)
VALAR “Magic And Wyrmfire” CD 2002 ………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Fantasy Epic Ambient with some Black touches.)
VILKATES “Apocalyptic Millenium” CD 1999 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Great violent Black Metal.)
VV/AA “Darkness, Hatred and War” CD 2003 …………………………………… 9€/10$
(Three way split with Aryan Wind, Brumalis and Valhalla Saints. Pagan
Metal)
WOLFTHORN “Spiritual supremacy” MCD 2003 …………………………………… 6€/7$
(Unholy Black Metal following the tracks of early Darkthrone, Immortal,
etc. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies!!) LAST COPIES!!
WIGRID “Hoffnungstod” CD 2001 ……………………………………………………… 12€/13$
(Incredible depressive Black Metal. Total Burzum worship. Kult!!)
WOLFEN SOCIETY “Conquer Divine” MCD 2001 ………………………………… 9€/10$
(Mid-temp Black/Death Metal with Acheron and Dark Funeral members.)
LP’s, EP’s
CARPATHIAN FOREST “We are going to hell...” Dbl LP 2002 …………… 12€/13$
(Compilation of rare and unreleased tracks from this morbid Black Metal
band. Limited to 1000 copies.)
SHINNING “Angst – Självdestruktivitetens...” LP 2002 ……………………… 9€/10$
(Third work from this Suicidal Black Metal band from Sweden. Dark and
oppressive.)
Tapes
BAKBAKWALANOOKSIWAE/ANTICHRIST 2002 ……………………………………… 4€/5$
(Black/noise ambient. Strange but dark. Limited to 100.)
CONTAMINO “Mother Nature gassed” 2002 ………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Excellent holocaustic Black Metal from Sweden. Limited to 666
hand-numbered copies. Harsh and rough!)
DEAD AND FORGOTTEN 2002 ………………………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Impressive Black Metal influenced by Burzum but with a personal
feeling. Excellent!)
DEMONAR “demo” 2002 ………………………………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Powerful Black Metal from the US.)
HYPERBOREAN “Le Grand Maitre” 2001 ………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Melodic Black Metal with a raw sound.)
HYPERBOREAN “Promo Tape 2003” 2003 ……………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Second Demo of this Melodic Black Metal band. Better sound and better
compositions.)
MYRKAL “Whispers of Carpathian Wolves” 2003 ………………………………… 4€/5$
(Black Metal with some melodies. Limited to 200 hand-numbered copies.)
NAZGUL “Awaiting the Battleravens” 2003 …………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Last release of this Pagan Black Metal band. Limited to 500 copies!)
NETHERMANCY “Towards The Astral Twilight” 1999 …………………………… 4€/5$
(Very fast and aggressive Black Metal from Portugal.)
WARLUST “The Final War” 1999 …………………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Traditional Nordic Black Metal with some Immortal and Bathory
influences. Recommended!)
WINTERMOON “Kingdom of Hate” 2003 ………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(First Demo of this German one-man band. Unholy Black Metal in the vein
of Darkthrone, Armaggeda, etc. Very Good!)
WAR MASTER “Eternal War” 1999 ………………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Cold and dark Misanthropic Black Metal. Limited to 666 copies.)
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Black Metal Intolerance!
CD’s
AD HOMINEM “Planet Z.O.G. – The End” CD 2003 …………………………… 9€/10$
(Very high quality NS Black Metal with some thrash touches. Great
sound!)
ANGRENOST “Evil” MCD 1998 ………………………………………………………………… 6€/7$
(Great band in the vein of Emperor’s “In the Nightside Eclipse” but
with some personal touches.)
BLUTTAUFE “Mein flesch an deinen …” CD 2000 ………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic Black Metal with some Heavy/Thrash influences and very good
production.)
BLODSRIT “Supreme misanthropy” CD 2001 ……………………………………… 9€/10$
(Mid-temp misanthropic Black Metal from Sweden.)
BLOODLINE “Werewolf Training” CD 2003 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Misanthropic Black Metal with Natterfrost of Carpathian Forest on
vocals.)
BRANIKALD “Stormheit” CD 1994 ………………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Mid-temp Pagan Black Metal. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies.)
CAMULOS “Der Untermensch” CD 2002 ……………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Great fast and aggressive Black Metal hailing from Germany.)
CRYSTALMOORS “The Unconquered Land” MCD 2003 ………………………… 6€/7$
(Cantabrian Pagan Metal in the vein of Menhir and so but not a clone.
Fucking great!!)
EMPTY “A Source of Hollow Essence” CD 2003 …………………………………… 9€/10$
(Very technical and atmospheric Black Metal. Can remember to old
Emperor, but with no keys and a personal feeling.)
FROST “Open the portals to darkness” CD 2002 ……………………………… 9€/10$
(Unholy Black/Thrash in the vein of Darkthrone and so. Kult!)
FORESTDOME “Mourningrim” MCD 2003 ………………………………………………… 6€/7$
(Very atmospheric and dark Unholy Black Metal with an ancestral
atmosphere.)
FUNEBRIS “triumph Of The Everlasting Fire” CD 2001 ……………………… 9€/10$
(Fast satanic Black Metal.)
GRAVELAND “Carpathian Wolves” CD 1994 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Original version from Eternal Devils Recs. A Must!)
GORBALROG “Untergang” CD 1998 ……………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic Black Metal with a great guitar work.)
HEATHEN DAWN “Wasted Land” MCD 2002 ………………………………………… 6€/7$
(Pagan Metal with great melodic guitars, flute and some keys.
Recommended if you like bands such as Menhir or Mithotyn.)
HEGEMON “By this, I conquer” CD 2002 ……………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Very high quality and varied fast BM with some melodic touches.)
HYSTERIA “Abyssal plains of chaos” MCD 2002 …………………………………… 6€/7$
(Brutal Death Black with good sound and some melodic riffs.)
JUDAS ISCARIOT “Moonlight Butchery” MCD 2002 ……………………………… 9€/10$
(Last work of this kult band. Great as always!)
KVIST “For Kunsten Maa Vi Evig Vike” CD 1996 ………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic and aggressive Black Metal from Norway in the vein of
Satyricon and so.)
LUNATIC GODS “The Wilderness” CD 2000 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Strange and very personal Black Metal with some acoustic parts.)
MALLEUS MALEFICARUM “Taedum Vitae” CD 2002 …………………………… 9€/10$
(Great fuckin' blasting Black Metal. Very good stuff!)
MORBID/MAYHEM “A tribute to...” CD 1994 ……………………………………… 10€/11$
(Includes Morbid's Demo and some exclusive Mayhem tracks singed by
Dead!!)
MORS SUMMA “Europa Europae” CD 2002 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Violent Black Metal from Canada. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies!)
NACHTFALKE “Doomed to die” CD 2002 ……………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Second work of Oculta Mors’ Viking/Black Metal band. Raw and epic!)
ORNAMENTS OF SIN “Inhale Zyklon-B” MCD 2003 ………………………………… 6€/7$
(Black Metal in its purest form and as it shall always be: raw, violent
and evil. Fuckin’ good!)
REVENGE “Attack.Blood.Revenge” MCD 2001 ……………………………………… 6€/7$
(Blasting War Metal from Canada with Conqueror members. No more words
needed!)
SADORASS “Strength and Wisdom” CD 2002 ……………………………………… 9€/10$
(Great raw Black Metal with a real underground production. Includes 4
bonus tracks from several demos!!)
SHROUD “Chamber of suicide” MCD 2003 …………………………………………… 6€/7$
(Black Metal with a melancholic touch. With members of Primigenium.)
SHINING “Within Deep Dark Chambers” CD 2000 ……………………………… 9€/10$
(First work of this depressive and dark band. Great!)
SUICIDAL WINDS “Victims in blood” CD 2001 …………………………………… 12€/13$
(Fierce Black Thrashing Metal. Full of hate and anger!)
TAAKE “Nattestid…” CD 1999 ……………………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Incredible Norwegian Black Metal with an epic and majestic sound in
the vein of Enslaved or Satyricon. Recommended!)
TUNRIDA “Hierarchy” CD 1998 ……………………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic and aggressive Black Metal from Finland. With Azaghal members)
UHRILEHTO “Vitutus Millenium” CD 2002 …………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Melodic mid-temp Black Metal with keys.)
VALAR “Magic And Wyrmfire” CD 2002 ………………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Fantasy Epic Ambient with some Black touches.)
VILKATES “Apocalyptic Millenium” CD 1999 ………………………………………… 9€/10$
(Great violent Black Metal.)
VV/AA “Darkness, Hatred and War” CD 2003 …………………………………… 9€/10$
(Three way split with Aryan Wind, Brumalis and Valhalla Saints. Pagan
Metal)
WOLFTHORN “Spiritual supremacy” MCD 2003 …………………………………… 6€/7$
(Unholy Black Metal following the tracks of early Darkthrone, Immortal,
etc. Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies!!) LAST COPIES!!
WIGRID “Hoffnungstod” CD 2001 ……………………………………………………… 12€/13$
(Incredible depressive Black Metal. Total Burzum worship. Kult!!)
WOLFEN SOCIETY “Conquer Divine” MCD 2001 ………………………………… 9€/10$
(Mid-temp Black/Death Metal with Acheron and Dark Funeral members.)
LP’s, EP’s
CARPATHIAN FOREST “We are going to hell...” Dbl LP 2002 …………… 12€/13$
(Compilation of rare and unreleased tracks from this morbid Black Metal
band. Limited to 1000 copies.)
SHINNING “Angst – Självdestruktivitetens...” LP 2002 ……………………… 9€/10$
(Third work from this Suicidal Black Metal band from Sweden. Dark and
oppressive.)
Tapes
BAKBAKWALANOOKSIWAE/ANTICHRIST 2002 ……………………………………… 4€/5$
(Black/noise ambient. Strange but dark. Limited to 100.)
CONTAMINO “Mother Nature gassed” 2002 ………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Excellent holocaustic Black Metal from Sweden. Limited to 666
hand-numbered copies. Harsh and rough!)
DEAD AND FORGOTTEN 2002 ………………………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Impressive Black Metal influenced by Burzum but with a personal
feeling. Excellent!)
DEMONAR “demo” 2002 ………………………………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Powerful Black Metal from the US.)
HYPERBOREAN “Le Grand Maitre” 2001 ………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Melodic Black Metal with a raw sound.)
HYPERBOREAN “Promo Tape 2003” 2003 ……………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Second Demo of this Melodic Black Metal band. Better sound and better
compositions.)
MYRKAL “Whispers of Carpathian Wolves” 2003 ………………………………… 4€/5$
(Black Metal with some melodies. Limited to 200 hand-numbered copies.)
NAZGUL “Awaiting the Battleravens” 2003 …………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Last release of this Pagan Black Metal band. Limited to 500 copies!)
NETHERMANCY “Towards The Astral Twilight” 1999 …………………………… 4€/5$
(Very fast and aggressive Black Metal from Portugal.)
WARLUST “The Final War” 1999 …………………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Traditional Nordic Black Metal with some Immortal and Bathory
influences. Recommended!)
WINTERMOON “Kingdom of Hate” 2003 ………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(First Demo of this German one-man band. Unholy Black Metal in the vein
of Darkthrone, Armaggeda, etc. Very Good!)
WAR MASTER “Eternal War” 1999 ………………………………………………………… 4€/5$
(Cold and dark Misanthropic Black Metal. Limited to 666 copies.)
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Hump Day Report from LOW TWELVVE
Twelve Heads! What's up? Happy Turkey Day! I know it's the Hump Day Report and it's a day late . . . but I've got a good excuse. Let me briefly explain!
I was totally out on my back, whining, puking, and shitting my brains out yesterday with the worst stomach flu I have ever known. HOLY SHIT! My son had it last week, and a few people I know had something like it, but this was unreal. My fever shot up to 102 and so I broke down at 4pm and went to the emergency room. They hooked me up to an IV and ran lots of bloodwork to make sure it wasn't something else. At 8pm they released me and said I had the wicked ass stomach flu that's going around. Nothing else - thank fucking god.
That was yesterday - now I'm up and in rare form my friends. Since I'm feeling much better today and I wanted to hump you all for a quickie. I hope you don't mind! Ha!
Don't miss the brutal show this Saturday!
Saturday November 29th
at the Canopy Club, Goodwin St. Urbana Illinois
8:00pm, $10 tickets, 18 and older
Low Twelve, Lividity, Alchymist and Ill Nino (Roadrunner artists featured on the new Jason/Freddy movie)
This is a killer venue - an old movie theater that has a bar. It's wicked as hell. We'll be on second, but make sure you come out and support all the bands. With the popularity of Ill Nino, there should be a very good crowd - so come out and support us on our final show of 2003!
Did you check out the new Heavycore online store? It's killer! New Heavycore Beanies/Skullcaps for you to pick up . . . plus new Heavycore Survival Kits for the War Against Posers. Fuck yeah! www.lowtwelve.com/hcrecords.html (turn up your sound)
Ctech, the new site host - will be ready for us in the next two weeks. Due to the insane amount of bandwith and room we require for all the sites I run, they needed to purchase a new server and it's being tested right now. How cool is that? You should see the email I get from our current host, bitching about the bandwith we use up. Ha! Once the server passes all the tests, they'll put it in place and then I'll begin the laborous task of transferring everything. Ugh!
The sites will be broken down into four. The Brutality Report, Low Twelve, Heavycore, and This Side Toward Enemy. This way they'll work much better and run smoother. The new host will have streaming audio/video, which will really be wicked as we can run the movie trailer for "Roasting Posers" and much more stuff like that - without you having to download it. You'll be able to just press play and watch/listen. It's going to be the shit.
Enough of my ramblings . . . enjoy your Turkey Day with your families and we'll see you at the big show on Saturday. Of course you'll read all about it in the report this Sunday, but it's always better up close and fuckin' personal.
Brutal Even on the Holidays,
Pete Altieri
www.lowtwelve.com www.heavycore.org www.ThisSideTowardEnemy.com
Twelve Heads! What's up? Happy Turkey Day! I know it's the Hump Day Report and it's a day late . . . but I've got a good excuse. Let me briefly explain!
I was totally out on my back, whining, puking, and shitting my brains out yesterday with the worst stomach flu I have ever known. HOLY SHIT! My son had it last week, and a few people I know had something like it, but this was unreal. My fever shot up to 102 and so I broke down at 4pm and went to the emergency room. They hooked me up to an IV and ran lots of bloodwork to make sure it wasn't something else. At 8pm they released me and said I had the wicked ass stomach flu that's going around. Nothing else - thank fucking god.
That was yesterday - now I'm up and in rare form my friends. Since I'm feeling much better today and I wanted to hump you all for a quickie. I hope you don't mind! Ha!
Don't miss the brutal show this Saturday!
Saturday November 29th
at the Canopy Club, Goodwin St. Urbana Illinois
8:00pm, $10 tickets, 18 and older
Low Twelve, Lividity, Alchymist and Ill Nino (Roadrunner artists featured on the new Jason/Freddy movie)
This is a killer venue - an old movie theater that has a bar. It's wicked as hell. We'll be on second, but make sure you come out and support all the bands. With the popularity of Ill Nino, there should be a very good crowd - so come out and support us on our final show of 2003!
Did you check out the new Heavycore online store? It's killer! New Heavycore Beanies/Skullcaps for you to pick up . . . plus new Heavycore Survival Kits for the War Against Posers. Fuck yeah! www.lowtwelve.com/hcrecords.html (turn up your sound)
Ctech, the new site host - will be ready for us in the next two weeks. Due to the insane amount of bandwith and room we require for all the sites I run, they needed to purchase a new server and it's being tested right now. How cool is that? You should see the email I get from our current host, bitching about the bandwith we use up. Ha! Once the server passes all the tests, they'll put it in place and then I'll begin the laborous task of transferring everything. Ugh!
The sites will be broken down into four. The Brutality Report, Low Twelve, Heavycore, and This Side Toward Enemy. This way they'll work much better and run smoother. The new host will have streaming audio/video, which will really be wicked as we can run the movie trailer for "Roasting Posers" and much more stuff like that - without you having to download it. You'll be able to just press play and watch/listen. It's going to be the shit.
Enough of my ramblings . . . enjoy your Turkey Day with your families and we'll see you at the big show on Saturday. Of course you'll read all about it in the report this Sunday, but it's always better up close and fuckin' personal.
Brutal Even on the Holidays,
Pete Altieri
www.lowtwelve.com www.heavycore.org www.ThisSideTowardEnemy.com
11.26.2003
Former NILE Bassist/Vocalist CHIEF SPIRES: 'I Don't Like KARL SANDERS'
Former NILE bassist/vocalist Chief Spires has spoken out for the first time about his departure from the group and his decision to form SHAITAN MAZAR with fellow ex-NILE member John Ehlers (guitar)
Speaking to Poland's Masterful Magazine, Spires explained his reasons for leaving NILE. "Well the official press release was something like 'Spires leaves the band due to creative differences, and career direction'," he said. "The truth is there was much more to it than that, but I won't go into this too deep. Speaking in terms of the music, I didn't like the fact that Karl [Sanders, guitar/vocals] was turning NILE into a band based on 'how fast can we go?' I felt we started to lose much of the creativity when this came into play, not to mention that this is the main reason we lost Pete Hammoura [drums/vocals]. Karl and I had a lot of issues, but to keep it short, I just don't like him."
When asked if he still keeps in touch with his former bandmates, Spires said, "Occasionally I speak to Tony Laureano [drums]. I have known Jon [Vesano, bass/vocals] since the days of DEMONIC CHRIST and DARK MOON, and have a lot of respect for him. I think he is a great replacement for me and I he knows I wish him well. Tony is my bro, it was always Tony and I hanging out during the time we shared in NILE. When Tony comes up to Greenville to rehearse with NILE, we try to hook and have some drinks. Tony was actually going to help with the drum tracks of SHAITAN MAZAR until we found Brett. I wouldn't mind running into Dallas [Toler-Wade, guitar/vocals] again. I still have tremendous respect for Dallas and his playing ability. As far as Karl goes, no we don't meet in pubs for beers. I don't think that would be a good idea."
With regards to his decision to form SHAITAN MAZAR, Spires said, "John Ehlers and I had discussed a few years after he left NILE about one day playing together, and sharing the stage again. I knew that even if I stayed with NILE for the duration of the band, I would one day want to create a band like SHAITAN MAZAR. But, after leaving NILE this was the perfect opportunity to begin the long stages of forming a new band from the ground up. I truly loved what I did in NILE. I was never tired of death metal. I still have great respect for the music, all the friends and fans I gained while playing with NILE. At the same time, I am a musician who loves to write, play, and sing many different styles of music. I enjoyed working with John when he was in NILE, so it was only natural to create this band with John. John had been co-writing with a longtime friend Robert Dirr [guitar] even when he was a member of NILE. When I found out these guys were still playing together it was a perfect situation for forming SHAITAN MAZAR. I then made a call to a friend I had known for years in the metal circuit Jason Hohenstein [vocals]. Jason is by far the most intense, and one of the most talented vocalist I've ever worked with. I knew that he would be dedicated and have what it takes to build a fan base. He has a great clean voice, and one of the strongest death voices I've ever heard. The toughest thing was finding a drummer. After a very long search, Jason was introduced to Brett Goode one evening at a local metal pub. Brett listened to the songs and decided to come give it a shot." Read the rest of the interview here.
Former NILE bassist/vocalist Chief Spires has spoken out for the first time about his departure from the group and his decision to form SHAITAN MAZAR with fellow ex-NILE member John Ehlers (guitar)
Speaking to Poland's Masterful Magazine, Spires explained his reasons for leaving NILE. "Well the official press release was something like 'Spires leaves the band due to creative differences, and career direction'," he said. "The truth is there was much more to it than that, but I won't go into this too deep. Speaking in terms of the music, I didn't like the fact that Karl [Sanders, guitar/vocals] was turning NILE into a band based on 'how fast can we go?' I felt we started to lose much of the creativity when this came into play, not to mention that this is the main reason we lost Pete Hammoura [drums/vocals]. Karl and I had a lot of issues, but to keep it short, I just don't like him."
When asked if he still keeps in touch with his former bandmates, Spires said, "Occasionally I speak to Tony Laureano [drums]. I have known Jon [Vesano, bass/vocals] since the days of DEMONIC CHRIST and DARK MOON, and have a lot of respect for him. I think he is a great replacement for me and I he knows I wish him well. Tony is my bro, it was always Tony and I hanging out during the time we shared in NILE. When Tony comes up to Greenville to rehearse with NILE, we try to hook and have some drinks. Tony was actually going to help with the drum tracks of SHAITAN MAZAR until we found Brett. I wouldn't mind running into Dallas [Toler-Wade, guitar/vocals] again. I still have tremendous respect for Dallas and his playing ability. As far as Karl goes, no we don't meet in pubs for beers. I don't think that would be a good idea."
With regards to his decision to form SHAITAN MAZAR, Spires said, "John Ehlers and I had discussed a few years after he left NILE about one day playing together, and sharing the stage again. I knew that even if I stayed with NILE for the duration of the band, I would one day want to create a band like SHAITAN MAZAR. But, after leaving NILE this was the perfect opportunity to begin the long stages of forming a new band from the ground up. I truly loved what I did in NILE. I was never tired of death metal. I still have great respect for the music, all the friends and fans I gained while playing with NILE. At the same time, I am a musician who loves to write, play, and sing many different styles of music. I enjoyed working with John when he was in NILE, so it was only natural to create this band with John. John had been co-writing with a longtime friend Robert Dirr [guitar] even when he was a member of NILE. When I found out these guys were still playing together it was a perfect situation for forming SHAITAN MAZAR. I then made a call to a friend I had known for years in the metal circuit Jason Hohenstein [vocals]. Jason is by far the most intense, and one of the most talented vocalist I've ever worked with. I knew that he would be dedicated and have what it takes to build a fan base. He has a great clean voice, and one of the strongest death voices I've ever heard. The toughest thing was finding a drummer. After a very long search, Jason was introduced to Brett Goode one evening at a local metal pub. Brett listened to the songs and decided to come give it a shot." Read the rest of the interview here.
DEICIDE: New Music Posted Online
Two rough-mix/unfinished tracks from the forthcoming DEICIDE album, "Scars Of The Crucifix", have been posted online at the Earache Records web site. Check them out:
01. Scars Of The Crucifix (mp3)
02. (Untitled) (mp3) (no vocals)
"Scars Of The Crucifix" (view cover here) was recorded at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida with producer Neil Kernon (CANNIBAL CORPSE, NEVERMORE) and is set to be mixed at Sonic Ranch studios in Tornillo, Texas. A February 2004 release is expected.
Among the other cuts tentatively set to appear on the album are "Mad At God", "Conquered By Sodom", "When Heaven Burns", "Fuck Your God", "Darkness Come", "Enchanted Nightmare", "Go Now Your Lord Is Dead" and "The Pentecostal".
Two rough-mix/unfinished tracks from the forthcoming DEICIDE album, "Scars Of The Crucifix", have been posted online at the Earache Records web site. Check them out:
01. Scars Of The Crucifix (mp3)
02. (Untitled) (mp3) (no vocals)
"Scars Of The Crucifix" (view cover here) was recorded at Morrisound Studios in Tampa, Florida with producer Neil Kernon (CANNIBAL CORPSE, NEVERMORE) and is set to be mixed at Sonic Ranch studios in Tornillo, Texas. A February 2004 release is expected.
Among the other cuts tentatively set to appear on the album are "Mad At God", "Conquered By Sodom", "When Heaven Burns", "Fuck Your God", "Darkness Come", "Enchanted Nightmare", "Go Now Your Lord Is Dead" and "The Pentecostal".
Ex-PANTERA Drummer: 'PHILIP ANSELMO Was Afraid Of Success'
Ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul recently spoke to Revolver magazine about the circumstances that led to the group's demise two years after the release of their critically acclaimed "Reinventing The Steel" CD.
"With the last couple of PANTERA records, we kept getting more and more narrow-minded because of Phil," Vinnie said. "He didn't want to experiment or take any chances, and it was like being in a tube that was getting to be so small you couldn't even breathe. Personally, I think the dude was afraid of success. He wanted to be such an underground icon that the bigger PANTERA got, the more he didn't want to be involved.
"I did everything I could to get the guy squared away so he could have a good time. We had already agreed to take six months to a year off anyway, because we had been doing this for 12 goddamn years and we needed a break. But next thing I know, he's off doing DOWN with [PANTERA bassist] Rex [Brown] and talking shit about us.
"Phil has no respect for anything and just perceives other people to be less than he is. After hearing him talking so much shit, I looked at [brother/PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell] and went, 'You know what? I think this might be the end of this. We better start doing something, because the only thing we know how to do is play music."
According to Vinnie, Anselmo hid many things from his bandmates, including his appetite for heroin. It wasn't until 1996, when he overdosed after a hometown show in Dallas that the rest of PANTERA learned of his affinity for the needle.
"It was about 118 degrees outside that day, so I thought the dude had passed out from heat exhaustion," Vinnie said. "He was blue and medics were hitting him in the chest. Then they're saying it's a heroin overdose, and I'm like, 'Dude, you gotta be kidding!' Because he used to preach antidrugs back in the day."
"[In the years that followed Phil's overdose] he was very private about [the fact that he was using again]. I don't know if he was using the whole time or what, but it got to the point where I didn't know which Phil was gonna show up to the gig. One night he would walk in and be a fucking animal. The next night, I'd walk backstage and he'd be lying in the corner and he'd say he was tired. I will never take anything away from that dude from when he was at the top of his game, but where he's at right now, I think he's much less than subpar at what he does. I have a hard time watching him when I see him on MTV talking about SUPERDOPE RITUAL, or whatever they're called, and he can't keep his fucking eyes open."
Vinnie Paul's interview with Revolver appears in the magazine's February 2004 issue, out on the newsstands now.
(Thanks: Revolver)
Ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul recently spoke to Revolver magazine about the circumstances that led to the group's demise two years after the release of their critically acclaimed "Reinventing The Steel" CD.
"With the last couple of PANTERA records, we kept getting more and more narrow-minded because of Phil," Vinnie said. "He didn't want to experiment or take any chances, and it was like being in a tube that was getting to be so small you couldn't even breathe. Personally, I think the dude was afraid of success. He wanted to be such an underground icon that the bigger PANTERA got, the more he didn't want to be involved.
"I did everything I could to get the guy squared away so he could have a good time. We had already agreed to take six months to a year off anyway, because we had been doing this for 12 goddamn years and we needed a break. But next thing I know, he's off doing DOWN with [PANTERA bassist] Rex [Brown] and talking shit about us.
"Phil has no respect for anything and just perceives other people to be less than he is. After hearing him talking so much shit, I looked at [brother/PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell] and went, 'You know what? I think this might be the end of this. We better start doing something, because the only thing we know how to do is play music."
According to Vinnie, Anselmo hid many things from his bandmates, including his appetite for heroin. It wasn't until 1996, when he overdosed after a hometown show in Dallas that the rest of PANTERA learned of his affinity for the needle.
"It was about 118 degrees outside that day, so I thought the dude had passed out from heat exhaustion," Vinnie said. "He was blue and medics were hitting him in the chest. Then they're saying it's a heroin overdose, and I'm like, 'Dude, you gotta be kidding!' Because he used to preach antidrugs back in the day."
"[In the years that followed Phil's overdose] he was very private about [the fact that he was using again]. I don't know if he was using the whole time or what, but it got to the point where I didn't know which Phil was gonna show up to the gig. One night he would walk in and be a fucking animal. The next night, I'd walk backstage and he'd be lying in the corner and he'd say he was tired. I will never take anything away from that dude from when he was at the top of his game, but where he's at right now, I think he's much less than subpar at what he does. I have a hard time watching him when I see him on MTV talking about SUPERDOPE RITUAL, or whatever they're called, and he can't keep his fucking eyes open."
Vinnie Paul's interview with Revolver appears in the magazine's February 2004 issue, out on the newsstands now.
(Thanks: Revolver)
MAYHEM Announce Release Date For 'Chimera'
Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM have set a March 29, 2004 release date through Season Of Mist Records for their new full-length CD, "Chimera".
The album, which is currently being recorded at a mobile studio in the mountains of Norway, will feature a musical direction that is being described by the band as "much more back to basics and much more brutal" than 2000's "Grand Declaration of War".
Among the tracks set to appear on "Chimera" are the following:
01. Rape Humanity With Pride
02. Chimera
03. Dark Night Of The Soul
04. Deathwhore
As previously reported, MAYHEM and DECAPITATED (as well as KRISIUN and ANAAL NATHRAKH) will be teaming up for a European tour beginning on April 8 and running through May 16. More details will be made available soon.
Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM have set a March 29, 2004 release date through Season Of Mist Records for their new full-length CD, "Chimera".
The album, which is currently being recorded at a mobile studio in the mountains of Norway, will feature a musical direction that is being described by the band as "much more back to basics and much more brutal" than 2000's "Grand Declaration of War".
Among the tracks set to appear on "Chimera" are the following:
01. Rape Humanity With Pride
02. Chimera
03. Dark Night Of The Soul
04. Deathwhore
As previously reported, MAYHEM and DECAPITATED (as well as KRISIUN and ANAAL NATHRAKH) will be teaming up for a European tour beginning on April 8 and running through May 16. More details will be made available soon.
MORRAH Complete Work On Debut EP
Russian death metallers MORRAH have completed work on their debut EP, "Experiment In Blood".
The five-song effort (including the intro) was recorded at Fantom Pain Studio in St. Petersburg, Russia with producer Igor Anokhin and was mixed at Astia Studio in Lapenranta, Finland by Anssi Kippo.
The complete track listing for "Experiment In Blood" is as follows:
01. Intro
02. Insomnia
03. Experiment In Blood
04. Butcher
05. Living Dead Community
MORRAH will present their new material for the firs time at the anniversary celebration performance at the Red club in St. Petersburg on December 14. Also set to appear are STALWART (progressive thrash), WOLFSANGEL (very heavy folk metal), and HORNED NECROCANNIBALS (death metal).
(Thanks: www.rock.ru)
Russian death metallers MORRAH have completed work on their debut EP, "Experiment In Blood".
The five-song effort (including the intro) was recorded at Fantom Pain Studio in St. Petersburg, Russia with producer Igor Anokhin and was mixed at Astia Studio in Lapenranta, Finland by Anssi Kippo.
The complete track listing for "Experiment In Blood" is as follows:
01. Intro
02. Insomnia
03. Experiment In Blood
04. Butcher
05. Living Dead Community
MORRAH will present their new material for the firs time at the anniversary celebration performance at the Red club in St. Petersburg on December 14. Also set to appear are STALWART (progressive thrash), WOLFSANGEL (very heavy folk metal), and HORNED NECROCANNIBALS (death metal).
(Thanks: www.rock.ru)
AXXIS Drummer Missing
Richard Michalski (photo), drummer for the German metal band AXXIS, has reportedly been missing for the past year and "the band, friends and colleagues are searching for him with the help of the police, but there is no sign of life at the moment," according to a statement released by the band's record company, AFM Records. "The band [haven't recruited a replacement] drummer so far, because they admire Richard as a person and as a musician and they hope that there will be a sign of life from him [soon]."
AXXIS' new studio album, "Time Machine", features a guest appearance by PINK CREAM 69 drummer Kosta Zafiriou and is currently being mixed at House Of Audio Studios in Karlsruhe, Germany with engineer Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69). A January 26, 2004 release through AFM Records is expected.
The tentative track listing for "Time Machine" is as follows:
01. Mystery Of Time
02. Angel Of Death
03. Time Machine
04. Wind In The Night
05. Lost In The Darkness
06. The Demons Are Calling...
07. Wings Of Freedom
08. Dance In The Starlight
09. Battle Of Power
10. Gimme Your Blood
11. Don't Drag Me Down
12. Circus Of Love (bonus)
13. River Of Love (bonus)
AXXIS will embark on a co-headlining European tour with PINK CREAM 69 beginning in early March.
Richard Michalski (photo), drummer for the German metal band AXXIS, has reportedly been missing for the past year and "the band, friends and colleagues are searching for him with the help of the police, but there is no sign of life at the moment," according to a statement released by the band's record company, AFM Records. "The band [haven't recruited a replacement] drummer so far, because they admire Richard as a person and as a musician and they hope that there will be a sign of life from him [soon]."
AXXIS' new studio album, "Time Machine", features a guest appearance by PINK CREAM 69 drummer Kosta Zafiriou and is currently being mixed at House Of Audio Studios in Karlsruhe, Germany with engineer Dennis Ward (PINK CREAM 69). A January 26, 2004 release through AFM Records is expected.
The tentative track listing for "Time Machine" is as follows:
01. Mystery Of Time
02. Angel Of Death
03. Time Machine
04. Wind In The Night
05. Lost In The Darkness
06. The Demons Are Calling...
07. Wings Of Freedom
08. Dance In The Starlight
09. Battle Of Power
10. Gimme Your Blood
11. Don't Drag Me Down
12. Circus Of Love (bonus)
13. River Of Love (bonus)
AXXIS will embark on a co-headlining European tour with PINK CREAM 69 beginning in early March.
RAMMSTEIN: DVD Release Dates Announced
German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have announced the release dates for their forthcoming DVD, "Lichtspielhaus" (German for "Cinema" or "Movie House").
The details are as follows:
Dec. 01, 2003
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Dec. 03, 2003
Sweden
Dec. 08, 2003
UK, Holland, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Iceland, Hungary
Dec. 09, 2003
France, Spain
Dec. 15, 2003
Australia
Jan. 13, 2004
USA, Canada
The complete track listing for the DVD is as follows:
RAMMSTEIN "Lichtspielhaus":
Videos:
01. Du Riechst So Gut
02. Seemann
03. Rammstein
04. Engel
05. Du Hast
06. Du Riechst So Gut 98
07. Stripped
08. Sonne
09. Links 2 3 4
10. Ich Will
11. Mutter
12. Feuer Frei!
In Concert – Highlights:
01. 1996 "100 Jahre Rammstein" Arena Berlin
02. 1997 Philipshalle Düsseldorf
03. 1998 "Rock am Ring" Festival
04. 1998 "Live aus Berlin" Wuhlheide
05. 2001 "Big Day Out" Festival Sydney
06. 2001 Velodrom Berlin
Making Of The Videos:
01. Du Hast
02. Du Riechst So Gut 98
03. Sonne
04. Links 2-3-4
05. Ich Will
Making Of – subtitles available In the following languages:
German
English
French
Spanish
Japanese
TV-Trailer Incl. Interviews:
01. Achtung Blitzkrieg!
02. Du Hast
03. Links 2-3-4
04. Mutter
Total running time: approx. 210 minutes
Check out a trailer for the DVD in Real Media format at this location.
As previously reported, RAMMSTEIN entered the studio earlier in the month to begin recording their new album, tentatively due late spring/early summer through Republic/Universal Records. Production duties are once again being handled by Jacob Hellner, who worked with the group on 2001's "Mutter". No further information is available at this time.
German industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN have announced the release dates for their forthcoming DVD, "Lichtspielhaus" (German for "Cinema" or "Movie House").
The details are as follows:
Dec. 01, 2003
Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Dec. 03, 2003
Sweden
Dec. 08, 2003
UK, Holland, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Iceland, Hungary
Dec. 09, 2003
France, Spain
Dec. 15, 2003
Australia
Jan. 13, 2004
USA, Canada
The complete track listing for the DVD is as follows:
RAMMSTEIN "Lichtspielhaus":
Videos:
01. Du Riechst So Gut
02. Seemann
03. Rammstein
04. Engel
05. Du Hast
06. Du Riechst So Gut 98
07. Stripped
08. Sonne
09. Links 2 3 4
10. Ich Will
11. Mutter
12. Feuer Frei!
In Concert – Highlights:
01. 1996 "100 Jahre Rammstein" Arena Berlin
02. 1997 Philipshalle Düsseldorf
03. 1998 "Rock am Ring" Festival
04. 1998 "Live aus Berlin" Wuhlheide
05. 2001 "Big Day Out" Festival Sydney
06. 2001 Velodrom Berlin
Making Of The Videos:
01. Du Hast
02. Du Riechst So Gut 98
03. Sonne
04. Links 2-3-4
05. Ich Will
Making Of – subtitles available In the following languages:
German
English
French
Spanish
Japanese
TV-Trailer Incl. Interviews:
01. Achtung Blitzkrieg!
02. Du Hast
03. Links 2-3-4
04. Mutter
Total running time: approx. 210 minutes
Check out a trailer for the DVD in Real Media format at this location.
As previously reported, RAMMSTEIN entered the studio earlier in the month to begin recording their new album, tentatively due late spring/early summer through Republic/Universal Records. Production duties are once again being handled by Jacob Hellner, who worked with the group on 2001's "Mutter". No further information is available at this time.
11.25.2003
CONTROL DENIED CD
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Press-release : CONTROL DENIED CD
As of today we are announcing a release on CD by Chuck Schuldiner's CONTROL DENIED.
It will feature incomplete, unfinished recordings which were meant for the new album, which unfortunately was never finished, at least up until the moment of this press-statement.
We have requested to get the Master tapes on these recordings, but Chuck's family do not wish to communicate or talk with us anymore, let alone send us the Master tapes (which are 75% finished) that should have been with us long ago.
Probably there will be a lot of talk and discussions appearing, which we can understand obviously, but a fact is that we signed a contract with Chuck that he was very happy about, paid the full advance in 2000, have been asking for a solution during 2002 and 2003, but in all honesty we never really got a reply.
The only honest and valid reason why the "real" album by CONTROL DENIED is still not released is very simple; the legal heritors of Chuck (= his family) refuse to do anything concerning this release, if they will claim differently it is time for them to prove us wrong, we have been waiting for 18 months. I think they should stop fooling around with the record-label and the fans, the time to act in honesty is now or never !!! We are not lying, not cheating and in no way disrespectful, if someone disagrees he will need to prove us wrong, it is in the hands of Chuck's family.
Possible release date is: spring 2004.
Now let us see on a few topics guided by Jane Schuldiner's statement (from September 7th 2003) on the website EMPTY WORDS, because I have many questions on this. (check: www.emptywords.org/NEWS.htm), the quotes are direct from Jane Schuldiner.
"Since I was attacked by Guido through his attorneys..."
: this is very strange, which attorney attacked the Schuldiners before September ??? Not ours.
"I am surprised he would make false comments of his own."
: which ones ??? Details please, support music, not rumours !!!
"Chuck's sister and I received... record those messages."
: I indeed had the chance to speak with Jane a lot of times (during the first half of 2002), and it were nice conversations, with Bethan I only spoke three times, with a total time of 30 minutes I think. The third conversation Bethan took the phone and said I should never call again. Until today I still do not know why ??? Can anyone tell me ???
"After saying the same thing... what that position is and why."
: in all honesty I do not know what their position is on Chuck's work. They never explained this to me, so what is the position of the Schuldiner family and what does Chuck's will actually say ?
"There is no need for any more contact with Guido, that is why we each have attorneys."
: we were asking for months for a legal contact on these matters, and we never until November 17th received anything ever from an attorney related to the Schuldiners. After announcing to spread this press-release we received a letter from their attorney within days. Need I say more ?
"We wanted as much... last promises to Chuck to fulfil."
: what are those promises, no one ever told me what Chuck said in his testament or his will ??? Easy to claim you are fulfilling Chuck's last promises, but no one knows what these look like, right ? And releasing the album a.s.a.p must be a joke, since the family received the Master tapes from Jim Morris already in December 2001 and since then they have not even called the studio once, nor did any of the other musicians involved ever got an invitation to finish the album.
Six quotes that I would like to see answered in a justified/honest way, not claiming something without any proof, making us look like the unwilling party in this conflict.
Guido Heijnens
On behalf of a very disappointed record-label called HAMMERHEART RECORDS.
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Press-release : CONTROL DENIED CD
As of today we are announcing a release on CD by Chuck Schuldiner's CONTROL DENIED.
It will feature incomplete, unfinished recordings which were meant for the new album, which unfortunately was never finished, at least up until the moment of this press-statement.
We have requested to get the Master tapes on these recordings, but Chuck's family do not wish to communicate or talk with us anymore, let alone send us the Master tapes (which are 75% finished) that should have been with us long ago.
Probably there will be a lot of talk and discussions appearing, which we can understand obviously, but a fact is that we signed a contract with Chuck that he was very happy about, paid the full advance in 2000, have been asking for a solution during 2002 and 2003, but in all honesty we never really got a reply.
The only honest and valid reason why the "real" album by CONTROL DENIED is still not released is very simple; the legal heritors of Chuck (= his family) refuse to do anything concerning this release, if they will claim differently it is time for them to prove us wrong, we have been waiting for 18 months. I think they should stop fooling around with the record-label and the fans, the time to act in honesty is now or never !!! We are not lying, not cheating and in no way disrespectful, if someone disagrees he will need to prove us wrong, it is in the hands of Chuck's family.
Possible release date is: spring 2004.
Now let us see on a few topics guided by Jane Schuldiner's statement (from September 7th 2003) on the website EMPTY WORDS, because I have many questions on this. (check: www.emptywords.org/NEWS.htm), the quotes are direct from Jane Schuldiner.
"Since I was attacked by Guido through his attorneys..."
: this is very strange, which attorney attacked the Schuldiners before September ??? Not ours.
"I am surprised he would make false comments of his own."
: which ones ??? Details please, support music, not rumours !!!
"Chuck's sister and I received... record those messages."
: I indeed had the chance to speak with Jane a lot of times (during the first half of 2002), and it were nice conversations, with Bethan I only spoke three times, with a total time of 30 minutes I think. The third conversation Bethan took the phone and said I should never call again. Until today I still do not know why ??? Can anyone tell me ???
"After saying the same thing... what that position is and why."
: in all honesty I do not know what their position is on Chuck's work. They never explained this to me, so what is the position of the Schuldiner family and what does Chuck's will actually say ?
"There is no need for any more contact with Guido, that is why we each have attorneys."
: we were asking for months for a legal contact on these matters, and we never until November 17th received anything ever from an attorney related to the Schuldiners. After announcing to spread this press-release we received a letter from their attorney within days. Need I say more ?
"We wanted as much... last promises to Chuck to fulfil."
: what are those promises, no one ever told me what Chuck said in his testament or his will ??? Easy to claim you are fulfilling Chuck's last promises, but no one knows what these look like, right ? And releasing the album a.s.a.p must be a joke, since the family received the Master tapes from Jim Morris already in December 2001 and since then they have not even called the studio once, nor did any of the other musicians involved ever got an invitation to finish the album.
Six quotes that I would like to see answered in a justified/honest way, not claiming something without any proof, making us look like the unwilling party in this conflict.
Guido Heijnens
On behalf of a very disappointed record-label called HAMMERHEART RECORDS.
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Animated Dead News
Hail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Animated Dead will be entering Redlight Studio’s in St.Louis ,Mo on December 6th to record a 4 song ep entitled “Dead to the Followers”… Track listing include: Parasitic, Breed of Suffering, Dead to the Followers and Despise. No cover design has been appoved yet , but will posted on the website soon!!!! A release date will be in early 2004.
Animated will also be doing a track “Parasitic”for an independent film called Electric Zombie’s… Pre-production starts in January of 2004…
Upcoming shows:
ABYSS RECORDS PRESENTS
SUNDAY DECEMBER 21ST 2003
@ MELODY INN 3826 N. Illionois St., Indianapolis, IN
W/DEMIRICOUS(IN) and BLOKHED
SAT JAN 10TH @ CLUB 313 THE AFTER CHRIST-MESS RITUAL A FEY VICTUS PRODUCTION HARKONIN from (St. Louis) & ANIMATED DEAD SHARING THE HEADLINE, DIABOLIC POSSESSION from (Omaha Neb.), FOREVER SHADOWS from (Springlfield Mo.), and TBA). Doors open @ 7:00, Show starts @ 8:00
http://animated-dead.20m.com/
Hail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Animated Dead will be entering Redlight Studio’s in St.Louis ,Mo on December 6th to record a 4 song ep entitled “Dead to the Followers”… Track listing include: Parasitic, Breed of Suffering, Dead to the Followers and Despise. No cover design has been appoved yet , but will posted on the website soon!!!! A release date will be in early 2004.
Animated will also be doing a track “Parasitic”for an independent film called Electric Zombie’s… Pre-production starts in January of 2004…
Upcoming shows:
ABYSS RECORDS PRESENTS
SUNDAY DECEMBER 21ST 2003
@ MELODY INN 3826 N. Illionois St., Indianapolis, IN
W/DEMIRICOUS(IN) and BLOKHED
SAT JAN 10TH @ CLUB 313 THE AFTER CHRIST-MESS RITUAL A FEY VICTUS PRODUCTION HARKONIN from (St. Louis) & ANIMATED DEAD SHARING THE HEADLINE, DIABOLIC POSSESSION from (Omaha Neb.), FOREVER SHADOWS from (Springlfield Mo.), and TBA). Doors open @ 7:00, Show starts @ 8:00
http://animated-dead.20m.com/
Mortuary IOD
Hey metal maniacs,
Hereby some new info about insanity from the grave!
The twisted members of the thrash/death metalband Mortuary IOD are working their souls out of their rotten bodies to fullfill an artwork of devestating music.
Mortuary I.O.D have lately:
· recorded a preproduction
· improved new songs
· given many insane shows
· sharpend the songs for the outcoming promo
· finished the artwork of the outcoming promo
The full length cd `Fear the madness: destorted massacre` is almost sold out. If you want to have a
copy of this thrashing album, be quick because there are not much copies left. By interest you could order one of these beauty´s by sending a mail to the following address: fsrecs@hotmail.com
Begin 2004 hell will be released at full speed through Mortuary I.O.D.'s new promo, which will blow your brains out of your head. This promo contains 4 `banging your head off ` songs.
Mortuary I.O.D is is hungry for more gigs. So if you want to see a band with an exploding capacity on stage. Contact us!
Greetings
Germ
Check the new undercontruction website
www.mortuary-iod.nl, sign the guestbook
Mortuary I.O.Dates:
Nov 14 th, de Kelder, Amersfoort, The Netherlands, with Mortuary I.O.D and Pleurisy
Nov 15 th, Kiehool, Burgum, The Netherlands, with Mortuary I.O.D, Pleurisy, Putrified, Temple Of Eternity and others
Dec 12 th, Het Bolwerk, Sneek, The Netherlands, with Mortuary I.O.D & Altar
Dec 25 th, Buze, Steenwijk, The Netherlands, with Mortuary IOD, The Embodiment and others
Jan 9 th 2004, Iduna, Drachten, The Netherlands, With Mortuary I.O.D, Temple of Eternity, Coremass, Final Ground
Hey metal maniacs,
Hereby some new info about insanity from the grave!
The twisted members of the thrash/death metalband Mortuary IOD are working their souls out of their rotten bodies to fullfill an artwork of devestating music.
Mortuary I.O.D have lately:
· recorded a preproduction
· improved new songs
· given many insane shows
· sharpend the songs for the outcoming promo
· finished the artwork of the outcoming promo
The full length cd `Fear the madness: destorted massacre` is almost sold out. If you want to have a
copy of this thrashing album, be quick because there are not much copies left. By interest you could order one of these beauty´s by sending a mail to the following address: fsrecs@hotmail.com
Begin 2004 hell will be released at full speed through Mortuary I.O.D.'s new promo, which will blow your brains out of your head. This promo contains 4 `banging your head off ` songs.
Mortuary I.O.D is is hungry for more gigs. So if you want to see a band with an exploding capacity on stage. Contact us!
Greetings
Germ
Check the new undercontruction website
www.mortuary-iod.nl, sign the guestbook
Mortuary I.O.Dates:
Nov 14 th, de Kelder, Amersfoort, The Netherlands, with Mortuary I.O.D and Pleurisy
Nov 15 th, Kiehool, Burgum, The Netherlands, with Mortuary I.O.D, Pleurisy, Putrified, Temple Of Eternity and others
Dec 12 th, Het Bolwerk, Sneek, The Netherlands, with Mortuary I.O.D & Altar
Dec 25 th, Buze, Steenwijk, The Netherlands, with Mortuary IOD, The Embodiment and others
Jan 9 th 2004, Iduna, Drachten, The Netherlands, With Mortuary I.O.D, Temple of Eternity, Coremass, Final Ground
BLOOD FREAK news update
With their unreleased 1990 album finally out, BLOOD FREAK is excited to announce they are back together, after 12 years being out of action! The band has already begun work on their next full-length album, to be
titled "Live Fast, Die Young...And Leave a Flesh-Eating Corpse"! The band is hard at work on 30 new songs for this album which will show that old-style grind-gore is still the law! "We noticed many of today's bands
are playing way too technical for this style of music, and we wanna bring back the old way like Impetigo and Repulsion, and even earlier-Blood Duster", said bass/vocalist Jason Grinter. "Lots of these new gore
bands basically just sound like Suffocation and Cannibal Corpse and are trying to pass it off as being grind/gore when it's really just generic death metal. We're sick of those shitty American style blast beats that try to be grind. We want to show that an American band can play real grind/gore instead of all this poser shit!" added by guitarist Jon S ellier.
The band have been long-time horror/gore film fans and have promised to up the ante on the splatter this time around. "We've always admired Impetigo and their dedication to true horror/gore subject matter. They're
still our #1 influence! Most gore bands today aren't even fans of horror movies and stuff which I think is pathetic. If you play in a gore band, how can you not be a fan of these kinds of films? I bet some of these bands have never even seen DAWN OF THE DEAD, and probably only know about the stupid re-make coming out next year!" said Jason. "The new album is gonna have tons of gore and cheese! That's what this band is all about. Gorehounds will have a blast with this one, I hope!" added Jon.
The band plans to have an even better production on this album, but still keeping it raw and unpolished, as to avoid the current trend of clean sounding death/grind currently being be released. The band will have
a new web site up soon, being done by Sly the "Gore Gnome" from FONDLECORPSE, a long-time friend of the band from way back in the early 90's death metal scene. More info and link to the web site will be available
soon.
For now, don't forget to check out the release of "Sleaze Merchants" which is out now on Razorback Records! Fans of oldschool, classic-style grind-gore will not want to miss out!
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
With their unreleased 1990 album finally out, BLOOD FREAK is excited to announce they are back together, after 12 years being out of action! The band has already begun work on their next full-length album, to be
titled "Live Fast, Die Young...And Leave a Flesh-Eating Corpse"! The band is hard at work on 30 new songs for this album which will show that old-style grind-gore is still the law! "We noticed many of today's bands
are playing way too technical for this style of music, and we wanna bring back the old way like Impetigo and Repulsion, and even earlier-Blood Duster", said bass/vocalist Jason Grinter. "Lots of these new gore
bands basically just sound like Suffocation and Cannibal Corpse and are trying to pass it off as being grind/gore when it's really just generic death metal. We're sick of those shitty American style blast beats that try to be grind. We want to show that an American band can play real grind/gore instead of all this poser shit!" added by guitarist Jon S ellier.
The band have been long-time horror/gore film fans and have promised to up the ante on the splatter this time around. "We've always admired Impetigo and their dedication to true horror/gore subject matter. They're
still our #1 influence! Most gore bands today aren't even fans of horror movies and stuff which I think is pathetic. If you play in a gore band, how can you not be a fan of these kinds of films? I bet some of these bands have never even seen DAWN OF THE DEAD, and probably only know about the stupid re-make coming out next year!" said Jason. "The new album is gonna have tons of gore and cheese! That's what this band is all about. Gorehounds will have a blast with this one, I hope!" added Jon.
The band plans to have an even better production on this album, but still keeping it raw and unpolished, as to avoid the current trend of clean sounding death/grind currently being be released. The band will have
a new web site up soon, being done by Sly the "Gore Gnome" from FONDLECORPSE, a long-time friend of the band from way back in the early 90's death metal scene. More info and link to the web site will be available
soon.
For now, don't forget to check out the release of "Sleaze Merchants" which is out now on Razorback Records! Fans of oldschool, classic-style grind-gore will not want to miss out!
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
LOFREQ
LOFREQ will be playing @
LEMMON'S
FRIDAY, NOV. 28TH
W/ the UNMUTUALS
see ya there!
XOXO
LOFREQ
news- there's a lot of things happening around lofreq.com...a brand new main page, TEXAS PHOTOS, SNAKE OIL SUPERCHARM news, and more! check it out!
http://www.lofreq.com
LOFREQ will be playing @
LEMMON'S
FRIDAY, NOV. 28TH
W/ the UNMUTUALS
see ya there!
XOXO
LOFREQ
news- there's a lot of things happening around lofreq.com...a brand new main page, TEXAS PHOTOS, SNAKE OIL SUPERCHARM news, and more! check it out!
http://www.lofreq.com
The Nail News >> November 24, 2003
Hey everyone!
This week is another one of those great weeks here at Tooth & Nail - in particular, it's a time for us to look back and be thankful for all the amazing stuff that is going on at the Nail. This week we are especially thankful that you can get nearly 40 Tooth & Nail releases for only
$7.99 at BestBuy.com! Not only that, but Side Walk Slam is on Fuse's Oven Fresh, new videos are on the way, and much, much more! Yeah, baby!
>>Get Tooth & Nail Releases Cheap at BestBuy.com!
Raise your hand if you like super cheap music! BestBuy.com is running a promotion that will feature nearly 40 Tooth & Nail/Solid State titles at ridiculously low prices - $7.99 to be exact! This promotion will
run through December 13th and includes guaranteed free shipping for the holidays! This sure beats fruitcake! So be sure to hit up BestBuy.com now! Check out the insane deals here!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat17700050008&type=category&cmp
>>Side Walk Slam On Oven Fresh!
Get ready for a little video action! Side Walk Slam's video for "Time Will Pass You By" has been added to Oven Fresh on Fuse! Vote for the video online and then watch it on the show Tuesday November 25th and Wednesday, November 26th at 10:30 PM EST (7:30 PM PST)!
Here's how to vote:
1. Sign onto fuse.tv
2. Register as a member (or just log in)
3. Log in
4. Put your mouse over the guy at the top and go to "Quality TV Shows"
5. Click on "Oven Fresh"
6. Then click on Side Walk slam and vote to keep them on (the little
Thumbs up)
The winners will air Friday 10:30 PM and 3:30 AM, Saturday 3:00 PM, and the next Monday at 4:30 PM. Tune in and be sure to also vote "lose it" for all of the other videos! Let your voice be heard...vote now!
http://www.fuse.tv
>>New Tooth & Nail Videos On The Way!
Are you ready for some delicious new video goodness? Tastebuds, beware! We have some amazing videos on the way from your favorite T&N bands, including Anberlin, Thousand Foot Krutch, FM Static, Mae, and Emery!
Now that's a mouthful. Does it get any better? Stay tuned for more details on when and where you can check them out!
>>Spread The Word About Emery and Win!
Emery is the new hotness! It's not too late to get on board and help spread the word about the debut album from Emery. "The Weak's End" hits stores January 27th and it is already primed to take over! Let's face
it...you can tell people about this band now or wish you had when they are huge! If you run your own website or blog, you can display an Emery banner on your site. In exchange, you could win a signed copy of
"The Weak's End," a signed poster, and other sweet shwag! For more info, go here!
http://www.toothandnail.com/emery/banners.html
>>Christmas Gifts That Are Sure To Deliver!
Santa's not the only one with elves and bags full of presents. Ok, so maybe we don't have elves, but we at T&N do have plenty of stuff to fill your stockings! Make sure you pick up the limited edition Pedro The
Lion Christmas 7", the limited edition Tooth & Nail CMJ poster, all the newest releases, gear, and more!
http://www.toothandnail-mailorder.com
That's all for this week, folks. From everyone at Tooth & Nail, have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Eat turkey, be merry, and listen to Tooth & Nail! We'll holler at you again soon!
Love,
Tooth & Nail
Hey everyone!
This week is another one of those great weeks here at Tooth & Nail - in particular, it's a time for us to look back and be thankful for all the amazing stuff that is going on at the Nail. This week we are especially thankful that you can get nearly 40 Tooth & Nail releases for only
$7.99 at BestBuy.com! Not only that, but Side Walk Slam is on Fuse's Oven Fresh, new videos are on the way, and much, much more! Yeah, baby!
>>Get Tooth & Nail Releases Cheap at BestBuy.com!
Raise your hand if you like super cheap music! BestBuy.com is running a promotion that will feature nearly 40 Tooth & Nail/Solid State titles at ridiculously low prices - $7.99 to be exact! This promotion will
run through December 13th and includes guaranteed free shipping for the holidays! This sure beats fruitcake! So be sure to hit up BestBuy.com now! Check out the insane deals here!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat17700050008&type=category&cmp
>>Side Walk Slam On Oven Fresh!
Get ready for a little video action! Side Walk Slam's video for "Time Will Pass You By" has been added to Oven Fresh on Fuse! Vote for the video online and then watch it on the show Tuesday November 25th and Wednesday, November 26th at 10:30 PM EST (7:30 PM PST)!
Here's how to vote:
1. Sign onto fuse.tv
2. Register as a member (or just log in)
3. Log in
4. Put your mouse over the guy at the top and go to "Quality TV Shows"
5. Click on "Oven Fresh"
6. Then click on Side Walk slam and vote to keep them on (the little
Thumbs up)
The winners will air Friday 10:30 PM and 3:30 AM, Saturday 3:00 PM, and the next Monday at 4:30 PM. Tune in and be sure to also vote "lose it" for all of the other videos! Let your voice be heard...vote now!
http://www.fuse.tv
>>New Tooth & Nail Videos On The Way!
Are you ready for some delicious new video goodness? Tastebuds, beware! We have some amazing videos on the way from your favorite T&N bands, including Anberlin, Thousand Foot Krutch, FM Static, Mae, and Emery!
Now that's a mouthful. Does it get any better? Stay tuned for more details on when and where you can check them out!
>>Spread The Word About Emery and Win!
Emery is the new hotness! It's not too late to get on board and help spread the word about the debut album from Emery. "The Weak's End" hits stores January 27th and it is already primed to take over! Let's face
it...you can tell people about this band now or wish you had when they are huge! If you run your own website or blog, you can display an Emery banner on your site. In exchange, you could win a signed copy of
"The Weak's End," a signed poster, and other sweet shwag! For more info, go here!
http://www.toothandnail.com/emery/banners.html
>>Christmas Gifts That Are Sure To Deliver!
Santa's not the only one with elves and bags full of presents. Ok, so maybe we don't have elves, but we at T&N do have plenty of stuff to fill your stockings! Make sure you pick up the limited edition Pedro The
Lion Christmas 7", the limited edition Tooth & Nail CMJ poster, all the newest releases, gear, and more!
http://www.toothandnail-mailorder.com
That's all for this week, folks. From everyone at Tooth & Nail, have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Eat turkey, be merry, and listen to Tooth & Nail! We'll holler at you again soon!
Love,
Tooth & Nail
CRUACHAN NEWS
- KARMAGEDDON MEDIA -
< CRUACHAN LIVE @ ANTWERP'S HAUNTED BALL >
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Celtic folk-metallers CRUACHAN (IRE) will play as headliner an exclusive show on the 2nd edition of Antwerp's Haunted Ball.
The festival will take place on Saturday 21st of February 2004 @ Hof Ter Lo in Antwerpen (B).
The complete billing of Antwerp's Haunted Ball is as following:
CRUACHAN (IRE)
CALLENISH CIRCLE (NL)
OCEANS OF SADNESS (B)
PANCHRYSIA (B)
BUTCHER (B)
- TICKETS : 12 euro (presale) & 15 euro (door).
- ORGANISED BY ASB ENTERTAINMENT vzw : info@naski.be
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< new Cruachan sound sample >
A brand-new sound sample of the upcoming Pagan-album can be downloaded from the band's website: http://cruachan.cjb.net
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Please publish this news in your publication and feel free to forward it to other people who might be interested.
Cheerz, Pat on behalf of Karmageddon Media.
- KARMAGEDDON MEDIA -
promotion department
c/o Patrick Savelkoul
P.O. Box 277
6300 AG Valkenburg (L)
The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 (0)46 4361 393
Fax: + 31 (0)46 4373 800
OCTOBER 2003:
* TORTURE KILLER - For Maggots To Devour CD
* NOCTURNUS - The Nocturnus Demos CD
* AETERNUS - Beyond The Wandering Moon CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
* AETERNUS - .... And So The Night Became CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
NOVEMBER 2003:
* AETERNUS - Shadows Of Old CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
* AETERNUS - Ascension Of Terror CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks
- KARMAGEDDON MEDIA -
< CRUACHAN LIVE @ ANTWERP'S HAUNTED BALL >
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Celtic folk-metallers CRUACHAN (IRE) will play as headliner an exclusive show on the 2nd edition of Antwerp's Haunted Ball.
The festival will take place on Saturday 21st of February 2004 @ Hof Ter Lo in Antwerpen (B).
The complete billing of Antwerp's Haunted Ball is as following:
CRUACHAN (IRE)
CALLENISH CIRCLE (NL)
OCEANS OF SADNESS (B)
PANCHRYSIA (B)
BUTCHER (B)
- TICKETS : 12 euro (presale) & 15 euro (door).
- ORGANISED BY ASB ENTERTAINMENT vzw : info@naski.be
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< new Cruachan sound sample >
A brand-new sound sample of the upcoming Pagan-album can be downloaded from the band's website: http://cruachan.cjb.net
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please publish this news in your publication and feel free to forward it to other people who might be interested.
Cheerz, Pat on behalf of Karmageddon Media.
- KARMAGEDDON MEDIA -
promotion department
c/o Patrick Savelkoul
P.O. Box 277
6300 AG Valkenburg (L)
The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 (0)46 4361 393
Fax: + 31 (0)46 4373 800
OCTOBER 2003:
* TORTURE KILLER - For Maggots To Devour CD
* NOCTURNUS - The Nocturnus Demos CD
* AETERNUS - Beyond The Wandering Moon CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
* AETERNUS - .... And So The Night Became CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
NOVEMBER 2003:
* AETERNUS - Shadows Of Old CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
* AETERNUS - Ascension Of Terror CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks
BEC RECORDINGS NEWS >> NOV. 25
BEC RECORDINGS WANTS TO WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
GET IN HERE AND BUY SOME GREAT MUSIC!
You can get several top selling BEC releases for only $9.99!!!! This includes KJ-52, Telecast, Pivitplex, Seven Places, Kutless, Jeremy and MORE! GO here for a great holiday sale! www.toothandnail-mailorder.com
KUTLESS- FINISHES NEW ALBUM!
This week Kutless finished up putting those last minute touches on their new album “Sea of Faces”. “This album is a step above their debut release...”says Kyle (drummer). Their first single “Treason” is heading
up the Christian rock charts right now, debuting at #23 on the top 30! If you get a chance, call you local radio station and request “Treason” to spice up your Thanksgiving!
PIVITPLEX- GREAT STREET WEEK!
First I want to say thank to all of you that went out to pick up Pivitplex’s debut album “Under Museum Quality Glass”- if you haven’t had a chance to hear her- its available now! Get out to you local music store
and pick yourself up a copy. Rock and Roll from Montana- crazy!
SEVEN PLACES- RE-ISSUE
Seven Places will be re-issuing their album “Lonely for the Last Time” to include 2 additional songs! This should be in stores the beginning of the year!
AIR ONE AND BEC!
With so many bands out there, how do you know which record to buy? The Air-1 Sampler is a safe bet. You get 14 songs from 13 different artists for one low price. Featuring music by Kutless, Jeremy Camp, Relient K,
Thousand Foot Krutch, and many more! Get your copy now! This album is in stores now!
BEC RECORDINGS WANTS TO WISH YOU A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
GET IN HERE AND BUY SOME GREAT MUSIC!
You can get several top selling BEC releases for only $9.99!!!! This includes KJ-52, Telecast, Pivitplex, Seven Places, Kutless, Jeremy and MORE! GO here for a great holiday sale! www.toothandnail-mailorder.com
KUTLESS- FINISHES NEW ALBUM!
This week Kutless finished up putting those last minute touches on their new album “Sea of Faces”. “This album is a step above their debut release...”says Kyle (drummer). Their first single “Treason” is heading
up the Christian rock charts right now, debuting at #23 on the top 30! If you get a chance, call you local radio station and request “Treason” to spice up your Thanksgiving!
PIVITPLEX- GREAT STREET WEEK!
First I want to say thank to all of you that went out to pick up Pivitplex’s debut album “Under Museum Quality Glass”- if you haven’t had a chance to hear her- its available now! Get out to you local music store
and pick yourself up a copy. Rock and Roll from Montana- crazy!
SEVEN PLACES- RE-ISSUE
Seven Places will be re-issuing their album “Lonely for the Last Time” to include 2 additional songs! This should be in stores the beginning of the year!
AIR ONE AND BEC!
With so many bands out there, how do you know which record to buy? The Air-1 Sampler is a safe bet. You get 14 songs from 13 different artists for one low price. Featuring music by Kutless, Jeremy Camp, Relient K,
Thousand Foot Krutch, and many more! Get your copy now! This album is in stores now!
ALICE COOPER To Be Presented With Star On Hollywood's WALK OF FAME
The Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce will be presenting ALICE COOPER with his own star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.
The ceremony will take place on Hollywood Blvd. (exact location on Hollywood Blvd. to be announced) on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 11:30 a.m.
EVERYONE IS INVITED. There is NO admission fee.
Alice Cooper will be appearing in person at the presentation.
Envisioned in 1958 as a lasting tribute to the personalities who helped make Hollywood the most famous community in the world, the Walk continues today as a superior asset to the city, perpetuating the aura that has made the name Hollywood synonymous with glamour. The Walk remains one of the city's most widely-seen tourist attractions.
The Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce will be presenting ALICE COOPER with his own star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.
The ceremony will take place on Hollywood Blvd. (exact location on Hollywood Blvd. to be announced) on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 11:30 a.m.
EVERYONE IS INVITED. There is NO admission fee.
Alice Cooper will be appearing in person at the presentation.
Envisioned in 1958 as a lasting tribute to the personalities who helped make Hollywood the most famous community in the world, the Walk continues today as a superior asset to the city, perpetuating the aura that has made the name Hollywood synonymous with glamour. The Walk remains one of the city's most widely-seen tourist attractions.
DIMMU BORGIR Land Two Songs In 'Hellboy' Trailer
Norwegian black metallers DIMMU BORGIR beat out hundreds of other bands to land two songs in the trailer of the upcoming movie "Hellboy".
The supernatural action adventure film, which was written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro ("Blade 2") and based on the enormously popular Dark Horse Comics series of the same name, will be released nationally on April 2, 2004.
Click here for more information about the movie, and go to this location to view the trailer.
Norwegian black metallers DIMMU BORGIR beat out hundreds of other bands to land two songs in the trailer of the upcoming movie "Hellboy".
The supernatural action adventure film, which was written and directed by Guillermo Del Toro ("Blade 2") and based on the enormously popular Dark Horse Comics series of the same name, will be released nationally on April 2, 2004.
Click here for more information about the movie, and go to this location to view the trailer.
NIKKI SIXX On Next MÖTLEY CRÜE CD: 'I Want Us To Go Heavier'
Despite insisting in an online post over the weekend that a reunion was unlikely to take place before 2005, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx appears to have told MTV.com that the band plan to reunite for a tour and possible album next year.
"Three years ago, we decided to take time off to recharge," bassist Nikki Sixx said. "We put the movie deal in place and planned on a tour when all the original bandmembers were ready to work together again. Everything is pretty much right on time."
Sixx said the 2004 world tour will coincide with the release of the big-screen version of "The Dirt", based on the band's over-the-top 2001 autobiography of the same name. The tour will feature singer Vince Neil, Sixx, guitarist Mick Mars and drummer Tommy Lee.
The reunion is surprising given the notoriously bad blood between Lee and Neil — Sixx said the two still have not spoken to each other about the dates.
"We plan on recording new music as well," Sixx said. "I'd like to see us go heavier. When the four of us are together, something magical happens. That's something I've never felt before. All the drama and bullshit aside ... I love playing in MÖTLEY CRÜE."
Despite insisting in an online post over the weekend that a reunion was unlikely to take place before 2005, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx appears to have told MTV.com that the band plan to reunite for a tour and possible album next year.
"Three years ago, we decided to take time off to recharge," bassist Nikki Sixx said. "We put the movie deal in place and planned on a tour when all the original bandmembers were ready to work together again. Everything is pretty much right on time."
Sixx said the 2004 world tour will coincide with the release of the big-screen version of "The Dirt", based on the band's over-the-top 2001 autobiography of the same name. The tour will feature singer Vince Neil, Sixx, guitarist Mick Mars and drummer Tommy Lee.
The reunion is surprising given the notoriously bad blood between Lee and Neil — Sixx said the two still have not spoken to each other about the dates.
"We plan on recording new music as well," Sixx said. "I'd like to see us go heavier. When the four of us are together, something magical happens. That's something I've never felt before. All the drama and bullshit aside ... I love playing in MÖTLEY CRÜE."
CHUCK SCHULDINER's Mother Says Plan To Release Incomplete CONTROL DENIED Album Is 'Sacrilege'
Jane Schuldiner, mother of late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED frontman Chuck Schuldiner, has issued a statement in response to Hammerheart Records' announcement that they will be releasing the unfinished sophomore album from CONTROL DENIED early next year.
As previously reported, Chuck, who passed away in December 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor, began work on the album (tentatively titled "When Machine and Man Collide") in 2001 but never managed to complete the effort before his health quickly deteriorated in the months leading up to his tragic death. The remaining members of the group — bassist Steve DiGiorgio, vocalist Tim Aymar, guitarist Shannon Hamm, and drummer Richard Christy — subsequently announced their desire to complete the CD and release it in Chuck's memory, but legal hassles between Schuldiner's family and Hammerheart Records (to whom Chuck was signed at the time of his death) put the entire project on hold.
The following is Jane Schuldiner's statement regarding Hammerheart Records' plans to release the incomplete recordings without the family's consent:
"Dear fans,
"This is Chuck's mom. The latest threat of Guido (Heynens/Hammerheart Records) is that he will release a demo of Chuck's music on CD if the Schuldiner family does not do what he wants. The courts here in the US will decide the rights to that album and neither GH/HHR nor the Schuldiner family has the right to release any part of it until it is decided by a judge and jury here in the US.
"He is taking advantage of and damaging Chuck's reputation and memory, and is hurting this family and the release of Chuck's album enormously in the process. It is sacrilege. I am asking that none of you buy this CD and that you respect Chuck's memory by waiting for the full album. Just as the people who sell shirts and merchandise are making money off Chuck's memory, if you do not buy it, then it will fail. If GH/HHR does go against Chuck's attorney's advice and releases that music, then the album will not be released. What would be the point?"
Jane Schuldiner, mother of late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED frontman Chuck Schuldiner, has issued a statement in response to Hammerheart Records' announcement that they will be releasing the unfinished sophomore album from CONTROL DENIED early next year.
As previously reported, Chuck, who passed away in December 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor, began work on the album (tentatively titled "When Machine and Man Collide") in 2001 but never managed to complete the effort before his health quickly deteriorated in the months leading up to his tragic death. The remaining members of the group — bassist Steve DiGiorgio, vocalist Tim Aymar, guitarist Shannon Hamm, and drummer Richard Christy — subsequently announced their desire to complete the CD and release it in Chuck's memory, but legal hassles between Schuldiner's family and Hammerheart Records (to whom Chuck was signed at the time of his death) put the entire project on hold.
The following is Jane Schuldiner's statement regarding Hammerheart Records' plans to release the incomplete recordings without the family's consent:
"Dear fans,
"This is Chuck's mom. The latest threat of Guido (Heynens/Hammerheart Records) is that he will release a demo of Chuck's music on CD if the Schuldiner family does not do what he wants. The courts here in the US will decide the rights to that album and neither GH/HHR nor the Schuldiner family has the right to release any part of it until it is decided by a judge and jury here in the US.
"He is taking advantage of and damaging Chuck's reputation and memory, and is hurting this family and the release of Chuck's album enormously in the process. It is sacrilege. I am asking that none of you buy this CD and that you respect Chuck's memory by waiting for the full album. Just as the people who sell shirts and merchandise are making money off Chuck's memory, if you do not buy it, then it will fail. If GH/HHR does go against Chuck's attorney's advice and releases that music, then the album will not be released. What would be the point?"
ICED EARTH's JON SCHAFFER: 'We Are Kicking Serious Ass'
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has posted the following message on the band's official web site:
"Season's Greetings!
"First of all, please accept my apology for the delay in this posting. These last 3 months have been extremely busy and I've been pretty overwhelmed with the workload. However, everything came to a screeching halt a few weeks back when I had lower back surgery. Everything's going well and I'm healing just fine, so in another few weeks I'll be as good as new.
"Anyway, there is actually quite a lot to report, so let's get to it!
"First, as you all know by now, the CD release has been delayed to early January. I know this has upset many fans and I wasn't happy about it myself, but when the label explained their reasons I couldn't argue with them. Because of the fact that we had to re-record the vocals and re-mix the record it pushed everything back and the label would have had to perform a miracle to do their job properly. It takes time and a lot of organization to release a priority record and they just wanted to do the best job possible, so as I said, I couldn't really argue the point. Believe me, we want you to hear the new tunes ASAP, but sometimes shit happens and we all have to live with it.
"It is an absolute pleasure to report that the response so far from journalists that have heard the CD has been very positive. We all expect big things for this record and that should make all I.E. fans proud. [Singer] Tim [Owens, ex-JUDAS PRIEST] and I did a 2-week whirlwind promo tour of Europe and it was a great time — very intense but very positive, and fun.
"The single was released a few days earlier in Europe than here at home due to a release snafu but it didn't seem to hurt us any. In Europe we sold out of the digi-pak edition, which was 40,000 units in one week, so now the slim case versions are being made and sold. As for the States we entered the Billboard U.S. single sales charts at #13, which is a great accomplishment for a metal band in this day and age. I thank you all for that. It's your loyalty and dedication that has made all of this possible.
"Other good news from Europe is that the 'Alive in Athens' CD has now been certified Platinum status in Greece. This actually happened several months ago but I forgot to post it. My label in Greece (Sound & Vision) has also informed me that 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' and 'Horror Show' along with others in the catalog will be certified Gold very soon. We also expect 'The Glorious Burden' to reach Gold very quickly there. Again, the fans make all of this possible and we thank you dearly.
"We've heard very positive things from the single release and it's doing amazingly well. If this is any indication as what's to come I see the band finally reaching that next level, which has proven a very difficult task. This is the first time I.E. has ever done a single and from what I've been told by industry insiders we are kicking serious ass with it, and it's just a small taste of what's to come. The full-length CD is far more dynamic, heavy, emotional, epic — all the ingredients necessary to make a classic metal album, so if you're happy with the single, you'll freak on the album! This is also the first time that we've done a 'real' music video, in fact we've done two and may do a third for the full-length release. We've never done any in the past because I felt it was too expensive for the result. I've seen many bands spend a lot of money on a video (most don't know they pay for it with their future royalties) and their sales never increased enough to warrant the expense. We never did one in the past, yet our sales always went up. The difference this time is that I feel we are with a company now that is looking at the big picture and will put the video to work for us. It's a whole different ballgame dealing with people that believe in my vision and have a vision themselves of where things can be if work and dedication are applied to the belief in the big picture.
"First, we did an awesome and very emotional video for 'When the Eagle Cries (Unplugged)' This video is better than I could have imagined and truly fits the song. Tragedy, solidarity, and retribution are all captured in this stirring video directed by Brian Smith. Second, we did 'The Reckoning (Don't Tread On Me)' to capture the traditional side of I.E. The setting for this is very raw and intense and is fitting for a track like 'The Reckoning'. This was also directed by Brian Smith. Both of these videos are cool, but my favorite hands down is 'Eagle', it brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it and it continues to move me. We've also begun production on the 'Gettysburg (1863)' DVD that will be out in late spring or early summer next year. Mark Briody from JAG PANZER has started a new production company and will be producing the DVD. We've been friends for several years now and I'm very happy to have him involved in this project. We spent several days together in Gettysburg filming various things (as well as the documentary that will appear on disc 2) at the battlefield and this is something that I'm really looking forward to. I can tell you with all seriousness that Mark has captured some of the best shots of the battlefield that I've ever seen, proving that he's multi-talented. He was up at 4:30 every morning scouting the battlefield for the perfect shots of monuments and cannon at sunrise. Truly some of the best I've seen. Mark is bound to be successful with his new business, he's got all the right qualities and I wish him well!
"For those of you who don't have a home theater system I would suggest for you to start saving your money. This will be the ultimate way to experience the 'Gettysburg (1863)' 32-minute epic. There's never been anything like it before! There will of course be a stereo version on the DVD but the ultimate way to experience it is in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound.
"As for DEMONS & WIZARDS, Hansi [Kursch, BLIND GUARDIAN singer] just told me he's completed work on about 9 songs that I sent him earlier in the year and he's sending them my way very soon. He's been so busy that he just started working on them about 5 weeks ago. We do plan to get together after I've healed up and do some work in the 'Dungeon.' I'm really looking forward to it — we always have a great time together and the magic is sure to flow. I'm sure we will create an awesome record that will far surpass our debut, and it was pretty killer! I expect we will unleash the new one later next year.
" 'Spirit of 76 Collectibles' is now open and kicking ass! Come in and see us if you get a chance, it's truly a history buff's paradise!
"One more thing, I would appreciate it if you would let Neil know through the website if you have any trouble finding our single or the full length CD when it's released. If you can't find it please inform us of the city and the store that did not have it and we will try to rectify the situation. So far the reports have been pretty good but we need to know if a problem occurs…
"That's about it for now…
"Have a great holiday season!!!!!!!!"
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has posted the following message on the band's official web site:
"Season's Greetings!
"First of all, please accept my apology for the delay in this posting. These last 3 months have been extremely busy and I've been pretty overwhelmed with the workload. However, everything came to a screeching halt a few weeks back when I had lower back surgery. Everything's going well and I'm healing just fine, so in another few weeks I'll be as good as new.
"Anyway, there is actually quite a lot to report, so let's get to it!
"First, as you all know by now, the CD release has been delayed to early January. I know this has upset many fans and I wasn't happy about it myself, but when the label explained their reasons I couldn't argue with them. Because of the fact that we had to re-record the vocals and re-mix the record it pushed everything back and the label would have had to perform a miracle to do their job properly. It takes time and a lot of organization to release a priority record and they just wanted to do the best job possible, so as I said, I couldn't really argue the point. Believe me, we want you to hear the new tunes ASAP, but sometimes shit happens and we all have to live with it.
"It is an absolute pleasure to report that the response so far from journalists that have heard the CD has been very positive. We all expect big things for this record and that should make all I.E. fans proud. [Singer] Tim [Owens, ex-JUDAS PRIEST] and I did a 2-week whirlwind promo tour of Europe and it was a great time — very intense but very positive, and fun.
"The single was released a few days earlier in Europe than here at home due to a release snafu but it didn't seem to hurt us any. In Europe we sold out of the digi-pak edition, which was 40,000 units in one week, so now the slim case versions are being made and sold. As for the States we entered the Billboard U.S. single sales charts at #13, which is a great accomplishment for a metal band in this day and age. I thank you all for that. It's your loyalty and dedication that has made all of this possible.
"Other good news from Europe is that the 'Alive in Athens' CD has now been certified Platinum status in Greece. This actually happened several months ago but I forgot to post it. My label in Greece (Sound & Vision) has also informed me that 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' and 'Horror Show' along with others in the catalog will be certified Gold very soon. We also expect 'The Glorious Burden' to reach Gold very quickly there. Again, the fans make all of this possible and we thank you dearly.
"We've heard very positive things from the single release and it's doing amazingly well. If this is any indication as what's to come I see the band finally reaching that next level, which has proven a very difficult task. This is the first time I.E. has ever done a single and from what I've been told by industry insiders we are kicking serious ass with it, and it's just a small taste of what's to come. The full-length CD is far more dynamic, heavy, emotional, epic — all the ingredients necessary to make a classic metal album, so if you're happy with the single, you'll freak on the album! This is also the first time that we've done a 'real' music video, in fact we've done two and may do a third for the full-length release. We've never done any in the past because I felt it was too expensive for the result. I've seen many bands spend a lot of money on a video (most don't know they pay for it with their future royalties) and their sales never increased enough to warrant the expense. We never did one in the past, yet our sales always went up. The difference this time is that I feel we are with a company now that is looking at the big picture and will put the video to work for us. It's a whole different ballgame dealing with people that believe in my vision and have a vision themselves of where things can be if work and dedication are applied to the belief in the big picture.
"First, we did an awesome and very emotional video for 'When the Eagle Cries (Unplugged)' This video is better than I could have imagined and truly fits the song. Tragedy, solidarity, and retribution are all captured in this stirring video directed by Brian Smith. Second, we did 'The Reckoning (Don't Tread On Me)' to capture the traditional side of I.E. The setting for this is very raw and intense and is fitting for a track like 'The Reckoning'. This was also directed by Brian Smith. Both of these videos are cool, but my favorite hands down is 'Eagle', it brought tears to my eyes the first time I saw it and it continues to move me. We've also begun production on the 'Gettysburg (1863)' DVD that will be out in late spring or early summer next year. Mark Briody from JAG PANZER has started a new production company and will be producing the DVD. We've been friends for several years now and I'm very happy to have him involved in this project. We spent several days together in Gettysburg filming various things (as well as the documentary that will appear on disc 2) at the battlefield and this is something that I'm really looking forward to. I can tell you with all seriousness that Mark has captured some of the best shots of the battlefield that I've ever seen, proving that he's multi-talented. He was up at 4:30 every morning scouting the battlefield for the perfect shots of monuments and cannon at sunrise. Truly some of the best I've seen. Mark is bound to be successful with his new business, he's got all the right qualities and I wish him well!
"For those of you who don't have a home theater system I would suggest for you to start saving your money. This will be the ultimate way to experience the 'Gettysburg (1863)' 32-minute epic. There's never been anything like it before! There will of course be a stereo version on the DVD but the ultimate way to experience it is in 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound.
"As for DEMONS & WIZARDS, Hansi [Kursch, BLIND GUARDIAN singer] just told me he's completed work on about 9 songs that I sent him earlier in the year and he's sending them my way very soon. He's been so busy that he just started working on them about 5 weeks ago. We do plan to get together after I've healed up and do some work in the 'Dungeon.' I'm really looking forward to it — we always have a great time together and the magic is sure to flow. I'm sure we will create an awesome record that will far surpass our debut, and it was pretty killer! I expect we will unleash the new one later next year.
" 'Spirit of 76 Collectibles' is now open and kicking ass! Come in and see us if you get a chance, it's truly a history buff's paradise!
"One more thing, I would appreciate it if you would let Neil know through the website if you have any trouble finding our single or the full length CD when it's released. If you can't find it please inform us of the city and the store that did not have it and we will try to rectify the situation. So far the reports have been pretty good but we need to know if a problem occurs…
"That's about it for now…
"Have a great holiday season!!!!!!!!"
SLAYER: 'Apocalypse' Packaging Previewed
SLAYER fan site SlayerSaves.com has posted a "sneak peek" at the packaging for the group's "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" box set, which is set to be officially released tomorrow (Nov. 25) through American Recordings/Ume. Check it out here.
As previously reported, "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" includes tracks spanning every SLAYER album since 1986, soundtrack cuts, Japan-only tracks, more than a dozen rarities, and a DVD of live performances spanning 20 years, all digitally remastered. The deluxe edition adds a full-length concert CD from SLAYER's 2002 "God Hates Us All" tour stop in Anaheim, California, presented in a "blood pack" sleeve (with faux blood and floating skulls). The tour was the band's first with original drummer Dave Lombardo since 1992. The deluxe edition also includes a wall banner and replica backstage laminate. Both editions have an extensive, 60-page booklet spotlighting a history based on interviews with each bandmember and long-time producer Rick Rubin.
SLAYER fan site SlayerSaves.com has posted a "sneak peek" at the packaging for the group's "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" box set, which is set to be officially released tomorrow (Nov. 25) through American Recordings/Ume. Check it out here.
As previously reported, "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" includes tracks spanning every SLAYER album since 1986, soundtrack cuts, Japan-only tracks, more than a dozen rarities, and a DVD of live performances spanning 20 years, all digitally remastered. The deluxe edition adds a full-length concert CD from SLAYER's 2002 "God Hates Us All" tour stop in Anaheim, California, presented in a "blood pack" sleeve (with faux blood and floating skulls). The tour was the band's first with original drummer Dave Lombardo since 1992. The deluxe edition also includes a wall banner and replica backstage laminate. Both editions have an extensive, 60-page booklet spotlighting a history based on interviews with each bandmember and long-time producer Rick Rubin.
DIMEBAG DARRELL: 'PANTERA Is Officially Over'
Former PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell recently spoke to the U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine about the current status of the band that is widely considered to be one of the most influential American metal acts of the '90s.
When asked point-blank if PANTERA is officially over, Dimebag said, "Oh yeah, it's been officially over since our lead singer [Philip Anselmo] started announcing it from stages across the United States." Dimebag went on to explain that "[Anselmo] threatened it before but when he started announcing it in the press and from onstage, that was when it became official. He never had the decency to talk to us about it. Nobody would return our calls so me and [PANTERA drummer] Vinnie [Paul] just sat at home not knowing what the fuck was going on."
Despite all the obvious bad blood, Dimebag admited "we're not ashamed of a fuckin' thing we've done. It was a great ride and we wanted it to last forever. It didn't but we're back with [our new band] DAMAGEPLAN and we're ready to kick some muthafuckin' dick!"
DAMAGEPLAN, which features Darrell, Vinnie, singer Patrick Lachman (former HALFORD/DIESEL MACHINE guitarist) and bassist Bobzilla, will release their debut album, "New Found Power", on February 10 through Elektra Records. The group expect to begin playing select shows in January, with a full-scale North American tour to follow shortly after the album's release.
Former PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell recently spoke to the U.K.'s Rock Sound magazine about the current status of the band that is widely considered to be one of the most influential American metal acts of the '90s.
When asked point-blank if PANTERA is officially over, Dimebag said, "Oh yeah, it's been officially over since our lead singer [Philip Anselmo] started announcing it from stages across the United States." Dimebag went on to explain that "[Anselmo] threatened it before but when he started announcing it in the press and from onstage, that was when it became official. He never had the decency to talk to us about it. Nobody would return our calls so me and [PANTERA drummer] Vinnie [Paul] just sat at home not knowing what the fuck was going on."
Despite all the obvious bad blood, Dimebag admited "we're not ashamed of a fuckin' thing we've done. It was a great ride and we wanted it to last forever. It didn't but we're back with [our new band] DAMAGEPLAN and we're ready to kick some muthafuckin' dick!"
DAMAGEPLAN, which features Darrell, Vinnie, singer Patrick Lachman (former HALFORD/DIESEL MACHINE guitarist) and bassist Bobzilla, will release their debut album, "New Found Power", on February 10 through Elektra Records. The group expect to begin playing select shows in January, with a full-scale North American tour to follow shortly after the album's release.
MANOWAR: 'Hell On Earth III' Premiere To Be Held In The Czech Republic
The premiere presentation of the MANOWAR's latest DVD, "Hell On Earth III", will be held on December 8 at the Golem Club in Zlin, Czech Republic. All four members of the band will be present at the event, which is open to the public.
Of special note: the DVD includes the subtitles in Czech language and contains a special bonus part of "Making Of 'I Believe' Video", which was also filmed in Zlin on the band's latest European Tour.
Fore more information on the "Hell On Earth III" premiere, click here.
The premiere presentation of the MANOWAR's latest DVD, "Hell On Earth III", will be held on December 8 at the Golem Club in Zlin, Czech Republic. All four members of the band will be present at the event, which is open to the public.
Of special note: the DVD includes the subtitles in Czech language and contains a special bonus part of "Making Of 'I Believe' Video", which was also filmed in Zlin on the band's latest European Tour.
Fore more information on the "Hell On Earth III" premiere, click here.
Report: Death Metal Comes Alive
Sean Piccoli of Sun-Sentinel.com reports that Brian Woody was by his own account a kid in a foul mood — an uprooted child of divorce living with his mother and sharing a bedroom with his brother. One day in those cramped environs he noticed a cassette tape lying on his brother's bed. He put it on, and out roared the loudest, fastest, most unholy and ferocious music Woody had ever heard. He loved it right away.
"Just listening to it made me feel better," said the 27-year-old Cleveland resident. "It made it easier to cope. It gave me a release for all that anger."
That moment of communion with a Los Angeles band called SLAYER would be decisive. Today, Woody is a tour manager for bands in the same vein. Two of his road charges, KREATOR and VADER, both played the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale on a recent Wednesday night. The other three bands on the bill were NILE, AMON AMARTH and GOATWHORE.
All five identify with a scene that in broad terms is often labeled "extreme metal," a sound pioneered in the 1980s by the likes of SLAYER, VENOM, ANTHRAX, MEGADETH and METALLICA. Read more.
Sean Piccoli of Sun-Sentinel.com reports that Brian Woody was by his own account a kid in a foul mood — an uprooted child of divorce living with his mother and sharing a bedroom with his brother. One day in those cramped environs he noticed a cassette tape lying on his brother's bed. He put it on, and out roared the loudest, fastest, most unholy and ferocious music Woody had ever heard. He loved it right away.
"Just listening to it made me feel better," said the 27-year-old Cleveland resident. "It made it easier to cope. It gave me a release for all that anger."
That moment of communion with a Los Angeles band called SLAYER would be decisive. Today, Woody is a tour manager for bands in the same vein. Two of his road charges, KREATOR and VADER, both played the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale on a recent Wednesday night. The other three bands on the bill were NILE, AMON AMARTH and GOATWHORE.
All five identify with a scene that in broad terms is often labeled "extreme metal," a sound pioneered in the 1980s by the likes of SLAYER, VENOM, ANTHRAX, MEGADETH and METALLICA. Read more.
OZZY, KELLY's 'Changes' Video Posted Online
The video for Ozzy Osbourne and daughter Kelly's rendition of BLACK SABBATH's "Changes" has been posted online at this location.
The song, the original version of which appeared on BLACK SABBATH's 1972 album, "Black Sabbath, Vol. 4", is included on the reissued edition of Kelly Osbourne's 2002 debut, "Shut Up" (re-titled "Changes"), which was made available through Sanctuary Records in September.
The video for Ozzy Osbourne and daughter Kelly's rendition of BLACK SABBATH's "Changes" has been posted online at this location.
The song, the original version of which appeared on BLACK SABBATH's 1972 album, "Black Sabbath, Vol. 4", is included on the reissued edition of Kelly Osbourne's 2002 debut, "Shut Up" (re-titled "Changes"), which was made available through Sanctuary Records in September.
DREAM THEATER Singer Guests On FRAMESHIFT CD
The new label Progrock Records is releasing a special album by FRAMESHIFT on November 25, 2003, titled "Unweaving the Rainbow", based on evolution-themed books by Richard Dawkins. The album was written and produced by Henning Pauly of CHAIN as a vehicle for vocalist James LaBrie of the highly revered progressive metal band DREAM THEATER.
FRAMESHIFT, as a musical entity, is primarily Pauly and LaBrie. Pauly plays electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar, piano, synthesizer, organ, banjo and percussion and was also responsible for programming, orchestration, and engineering and mixing. Other featured musicians include drummer Eddie Marvin, guitarist/bass guitarist Nik Guadagnoli and saxophonist Steve Katsikas.
The idea for FRAMESHIFT's "Unweaving the Rainbow" was broad in scope from the very beginning. One goal was to take full advantage of LaBrie's voice and utilize it in a way that had never been heard before. That was accomplished largely through countless vocal overdubs, making it sound like hundreds of LaBries were singing together. (LaBrie is a big fan of QUEEN, a band that enjoyed overdubbing and multi-tracking endless vocal harmonies in the studio.) Musically speaking, progressive rock elements and film scoring techniques merged with modern production practices to create a perfect marriage with LaBrie's voice.
Dawkins' books and ideas expand on the views of Charles Darwin, the developer of the theory of evolution. For more general information about Dawkins' philosophy and how it inspired the lyrics on "Unweaving the Rainbow" visit the FRAMESHIFT web site. Pauly co-wrote the provocative lyrics primarily in combination with Matt Cash but Chris Donlon and Guadagnoli also contributed. The lyrics address Dawkins' thoughts on evolution and how they relate to genetics and biology.
Progrock Records president Shawn Gordon, who plays a keyboard solo on "Nice Guys Finish First", said the recording of the vocals for "Unweaving the Rainbow" occurred during an inspirational two-week period. "The music took about six months to record. For the vocals, they recorded for two weeks straight — 18 songs in 13 days with one day off. James was singing eight to 10 hours a day. He was amazing," Gordon says. "Three of the songs were for a double album rock opera called 'BabySteps' set for release in March 2004. It has a number of other high-profile vocalists on it in addition to James."
The origin of FRAMESHIFT goes back to spring 2002 when Pauly found old rehearsal tapes made with his group CHAIN, which had disbanded eight years before. He thought the music was worth tackling again. Originally CHAIN had given up on it because they couldn't find a vocalist and they split up. Pauly finished recording the music and brought in Cash to contribute the vocals — they'd already been working together and Pauly thought Cash's voice would be a proper fit for the material. Pauly presented "Reconstruct" to his former bandmates as a private gift. A copy was sent to an Internet radio station which had a label and suddenly CHAIN was signed and added to the roster. The people behind the label knew LaBrie well and suggested he hook up with Pauly. At first, Pauly wanted to resurrect a musical he'd been working on but ultimately FRAMESHIFT and "Unweaving the Rainbow" became the focus of the collaboration with LaBrie.
FRAMESHIFT's "Unweaving the Rainbow" takes all the thematic depth and musical complexity of the finest progressive rock and gives it a fresh approach thanks to the skills of Pauly and LaBrie.
The new label Progrock Records is releasing a special album by FRAMESHIFT on November 25, 2003, titled "Unweaving the Rainbow", based on evolution-themed books by Richard Dawkins. The album was written and produced by Henning Pauly of CHAIN as a vehicle for vocalist James LaBrie of the highly revered progressive metal band DREAM THEATER.
FRAMESHIFT, as a musical entity, is primarily Pauly and LaBrie. Pauly plays electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitar, piano, synthesizer, organ, banjo and percussion and was also responsible for programming, orchestration, and engineering and mixing. Other featured musicians include drummer Eddie Marvin, guitarist/bass guitarist Nik Guadagnoli and saxophonist Steve Katsikas.
The idea for FRAMESHIFT's "Unweaving the Rainbow" was broad in scope from the very beginning. One goal was to take full advantage of LaBrie's voice and utilize it in a way that had never been heard before. That was accomplished largely through countless vocal overdubs, making it sound like hundreds of LaBries were singing together. (LaBrie is a big fan of QUEEN, a band that enjoyed overdubbing and multi-tracking endless vocal harmonies in the studio.) Musically speaking, progressive rock elements and film scoring techniques merged with modern production practices to create a perfect marriage with LaBrie's voice.
Dawkins' books and ideas expand on the views of Charles Darwin, the developer of the theory of evolution. For more general information about Dawkins' philosophy and how it inspired the lyrics on "Unweaving the Rainbow" visit the FRAMESHIFT web site. Pauly co-wrote the provocative lyrics primarily in combination with Matt Cash but Chris Donlon and Guadagnoli also contributed. The lyrics address Dawkins' thoughts on evolution and how they relate to genetics and biology.
Progrock Records president Shawn Gordon, who plays a keyboard solo on "Nice Guys Finish First", said the recording of the vocals for "Unweaving the Rainbow" occurred during an inspirational two-week period. "The music took about six months to record. For the vocals, they recorded for two weeks straight — 18 songs in 13 days with one day off. James was singing eight to 10 hours a day. He was amazing," Gordon says. "Three of the songs were for a double album rock opera called 'BabySteps' set for release in March 2004. It has a number of other high-profile vocalists on it in addition to James."
The origin of FRAMESHIFT goes back to spring 2002 when Pauly found old rehearsal tapes made with his group CHAIN, which had disbanded eight years before. He thought the music was worth tackling again. Originally CHAIN had given up on it because they couldn't find a vocalist and they split up. Pauly finished recording the music and brought in Cash to contribute the vocals — they'd already been working together and Pauly thought Cash's voice would be a proper fit for the material. Pauly presented "Reconstruct" to his former bandmates as a private gift. A copy was sent to an Internet radio station which had a label and suddenly CHAIN was signed and added to the roster. The people behind the label knew LaBrie well and suggested he hook up with Pauly. At first, Pauly wanted to resurrect a musical he'd been working on but ultimately FRAMESHIFT and "Unweaving the Rainbow" became the focus of the collaboration with LaBrie.
FRAMESHIFT's "Unweaving the Rainbow" takes all the thematic depth and musical complexity of the finest progressive rock and gives it a fresh approach thanks to the skills of Pauly and LaBrie.
MY RUIN Singer Weighs In On MICHAEL JACKSON Child-Molestation Controversy
MY RUIN frontwoman Tarrie B, never one to mince words, has weighed in on the ongoing Michael Jackson child-molestation controversy with the following posting on the band's official web site:
"YEAH...I talk shit...you're used to it...so please don't let THIS rant come as a surprise.... Innocent until PROVEN GUILTY? Hmmmm....I wonder if he has another 20 million dollars to pay this one off? Isn't that why he didn't get put away the first time? He PAID OFF the accuser and the charges were DROPPED... Isn't that how it went down 10 YEARS AGO when he sat on television DESPERATELY PLEADING with the public to BELIEVE HIS STORY as he forcefully DENIED all CHARGES against him...even though he had his body PHOTOGRAPHED and the photos detailed the first ACCUSERS description exactly? Hmmmmmm.....
"I have no idea if HE DID IT.....but....isn't it about time the MUSIC INDUSTRY stops acting like this guy is a HERO and that there is NOTHING wrong with this motherfucker? This ISN'T a RACE ISSUE...this is a CRIMINAL ISSUE....and if...HE IS....GUILTY....he should be PUNISHED not embraced by fans of his MUSIC...but TRULY SEEN as the MONSTER he REALLY IS.
"I have had a hard time watching this THING on television all weekend...every minute...every channel...EVERYWHERE I LOOK....who's to blame?
"EVERYONE IS TO BLAME.
"EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO KNEW, KNOWS AND CONTINUES TO PRETEND HE IS A NORMAL PERSON. HAVING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND HIT RECORDS ...(YEARS AGO )....DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO ABUSE CHILDREN.I'VE NEVER BEEN A FAN OF THIS MAN... AND I SIMPLY CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY IN THE WORLD THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO EMBRACE HIM AND AWARD HIM AND FANS REFUSE TO SEE HIM FOR WHO HE REALLY IS.ALL THE MAKE UP AND PLASTIC SURGERY IN THE WORLD CANNOT HIDE THE FACT THAT THERE IS SOMETHING... TERRIBLY WRONG WITH THIS PERSON...period!
"What I want to know is...how the FUCK can a BLACK MAN....(and HIS family) try and pull the race card when he looks like a WHITE WOMAN...are they for real with that shit? Yeah, it's all the REDNECK RACISTS out to get this guy...SURE...THAT'S IT! 'THEY'...whoever...'THEY' are...are ALL out to GET HIM!!! It couldn't possibly be that HE is GUILTY of this crime and IS quite POSSIBLY a sick SELF DELUSIONAL fucked up CHILD MOLESTER living out his perverted little fantasy life behind the gates of his NEVER SAY NEVERLAND estate...now could it? It's SCARY...and someone needs to FIND OUT THE TRUTH once and for all! I also found it pretty FUCKED UP that the COPS were laughing and joking about him like this whole thing was funny...it's DISGUSTING...all of it!
"That's my rant ...I can't go any further or deeper because it makes me sick to even think about...much less write about but I had to say something on the subject...and now I'm done."
MY RUIN frontwoman Tarrie B, never one to mince words, has weighed in on the ongoing Michael Jackson child-molestation controversy with the following posting on the band's official web site:
"YEAH...I talk shit...you're used to it...so please don't let THIS rant come as a surprise.... Innocent until PROVEN GUILTY? Hmmmm....I wonder if he has another 20 million dollars to pay this one off? Isn't that why he didn't get put away the first time? He PAID OFF the accuser and the charges were DROPPED... Isn't that how it went down 10 YEARS AGO when he sat on television DESPERATELY PLEADING with the public to BELIEVE HIS STORY as he forcefully DENIED all CHARGES against him...even though he had his body PHOTOGRAPHED and the photos detailed the first ACCUSERS description exactly? Hmmmmmm.....
"I have no idea if HE DID IT.....but....isn't it about time the MUSIC INDUSTRY stops acting like this guy is a HERO and that there is NOTHING wrong with this motherfucker? This ISN'T a RACE ISSUE...this is a CRIMINAL ISSUE....and if...HE IS....GUILTY....he should be PUNISHED not embraced by fans of his MUSIC...but TRULY SEEN as the MONSTER he REALLY IS.
"I have had a hard time watching this THING on television all weekend...every minute...every channel...EVERYWHERE I LOOK....who's to blame?
"EVERYONE IS TO BLAME.
"EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO KNEW, KNOWS AND CONTINUES TO PRETEND HE IS A NORMAL PERSON. HAVING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND HIT RECORDS ...(YEARS AGO )....DOES NOT GIVE YOU THE RIGHT TO ABUSE CHILDREN.I'VE NEVER BEEN A FAN OF THIS MAN... AND I SIMPLY CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHY IN THE WORLD THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO EMBRACE HIM AND AWARD HIM AND FANS REFUSE TO SEE HIM FOR WHO HE REALLY IS.ALL THE MAKE UP AND PLASTIC SURGERY IN THE WORLD CANNOT HIDE THE FACT THAT THERE IS SOMETHING... TERRIBLY WRONG WITH THIS PERSON...period!
"What I want to know is...how the FUCK can a BLACK MAN....(and HIS family) try and pull the race card when he looks like a WHITE WOMAN...are they for real with that shit? Yeah, it's all the REDNECK RACISTS out to get this guy...SURE...THAT'S IT! 'THEY'...whoever...'THEY' are...are ALL out to GET HIM!!! It couldn't possibly be that HE is GUILTY of this crime and IS quite POSSIBLY a sick SELF DELUSIONAL fucked up CHILD MOLESTER living out his perverted little fantasy life behind the gates of his NEVER SAY NEVERLAND estate...now could it? It's SCARY...and someone needs to FIND OUT THE TRUTH once and for all! I also found it pretty FUCKED UP that the COPS were laughing and joking about him like this whole thing was funny...it's DISGUSTING...all of it!
"That's my rant ...I can't go any further or deeper because it makes me sick to even think about...much less write about but I had to say something on the subject...and now I'm done."
AEROSMITH To Perform At SUPER BOWL Pre-Show
AEROSMITH will make their second Super Bowl appearance in four years just before kickoff at Super Bowl XXXVIII (38) on February 1 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, according to Launch Radio Networks. The band haven't yet decided what songs they'll play, but at least one will likely come from their upcoming "Honkin' On Bobo" blues-oriented album that should be out in the spring.
AEROSMITH last did the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXV (35) on January 28, 2001, in Tampa, Florida. They sang "Jaded" and "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing", after which they were joined by BRITNEY SPEARS, *NSYNC, MARY J. BLIGE, and NELLY for "Walk This Way".
In other news, AEROSMITH have partnered with the World Hunger Year (WHY) organization to help feed people around the country. The band are asking fans attending their current tour to bring two cans of food, which will be distributed to local groups working with hungry people in their area.
Lead singer Steven Tyler said, "In a country as rich as ours, the fact that there are so many people living in poverty and children are going hungry every day tells me that our spiritual bank account is way too low. It's just unacceptable. Through the years, our fans have always been willing to help make a difference, so we're asking them again to do what we always do when we are on the road in the holiday season — help us feed those people in need and our spiritual bank account all at the same time."
Lead guitarist Joe Perry added, "Anything you can do is greatly appreciated. We live in a great country where nobody should go to bed hungry."
AEROSMITH will make their second Super Bowl appearance in four years just before kickoff at Super Bowl XXXVIII (38) on February 1 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, according to Launch Radio Networks. The band haven't yet decided what songs they'll play, but at least one will likely come from their upcoming "Honkin' On Bobo" blues-oriented album that should be out in the spring.
AEROSMITH last did the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXV (35) on January 28, 2001, in Tampa, Florida. They sang "Jaded" and "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing", after which they were joined by BRITNEY SPEARS, *NSYNC, MARY J. BLIGE, and NELLY for "Walk This Way".
In other news, AEROSMITH have partnered with the World Hunger Year (WHY) organization to help feed people around the country. The band are asking fans attending their current tour to bring two cans of food, which will be distributed to local groups working with hungry people in their area.
Lead singer Steven Tyler said, "In a country as rich as ours, the fact that there are so many people living in poverty and children are going hungry every day tells me that our spiritual bank account is way too low. It's just unacceptable. Through the years, our fans have always been willing to help make a difference, so we're asking them again to do what we always do when we are on the road in the holiday season — help us feed those people in need and our spiritual bank account all at the same time."
Lead guitarist Joe Perry added, "Anything you can do is greatly appreciated. We live in a great country where nobody should go to bed hungry."
DROWNING POOL Bassist Denies SW1TCHED Singer Was Asked To Join
DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton has accused SW1TCHED frontman Ben Schigel of "making shit up" by claiming that he was asked to join Benton's band as the replacement for Jason "Gong" Jones, who has been unofficially working with the Dallas-based metallers for much of the past year.
In an interview with the Cleveland Scene published last week, Schigel said that he had been helping DROWNING POOL during the pre-production stage prior to the recording of their second album when the full-time gig was offered — and eventually turned down.
"They were getting along a little better with the dude they had, and I was like 'I'm just gonna do my own thing,'" Schigel explained.
In a posting to DROWNING POOL's web site, Benton dismissed Schigel's account as false, stating, "Don't believe everything you read. If the dude was offered the gig, I'm pretty sure I would have known about it beforehand. A phone call from a friend who read the news on the net was the first I heard of it. People have started making shit up now. That's okay though. These rumors are kinda fun. I promise you'll have real news soon."
DROWNING POOL have yet to officially announce the replacement for singer Dave Williams, who was found dead on the band's tour bus on August 14, 2002 while they were touring as part of the U.S. Ozzfest. An inquest into the singer's death concluded that Williams died from cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disease for which he was never diagnosed. No traces of drugs were found in the vocalist's system, finally dispelling widespread speculation about the cause of his death.
DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton has accused SW1TCHED frontman Ben Schigel of "making shit up" by claiming that he was asked to join Benton's band as the replacement for Jason "Gong" Jones, who has been unofficially working with the Dallas-based metallers for much of the past year.
In an interview with the Cleveland Scene published last week, Schigel said that he had been helping DROWNING POOL during the pre-production stage prior to the recording of their second album when the full-time gig was offered — and eventually turned down.
"They were getting along a little better with the dude they had, and I was like 'I'm just gonna do my own thing,'" Schigel explained.
In a posting to DROWNING POOL's web site, Benton dismissed Schigel's account as false, stating, "Don't believe everything you read. If the dude was offered the gig, I'm pretty sure I would have known about it beforehand. A phone call from a friend who read the news on the net was the first I heard of it. People have started making shit up now. That's okay though. These rumors are kinda fun. I promise you'll have real news soon."
DROWNING POOL have yet to officially announce the replacement for singer Dave Williams, who was found dead on the band's tour bus on August 14, 2002 while they were touring as part of the U.S. Ozzfest. An inquest into the singer's death concluded that Williams died from cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disease for which he was never diagnosed. No traces of drugs were found in the vocalist's system, finally dispelling widespread speculation about the cause of his death.
11.24.2003
CAPHARNAUM Sign With WILLOWTIP, Debut Due In February
Florida-based technical death metal band CAPHARNAUM have joined the Willowtip roster. The group's debut full-length CD, "Fractured", will be released on Feb. 17, 2004.
"Fractured" was recorded at CAPHARNAUM guitarist/vocalist Jason Suecof's (MONSTROSITY) own AudioHammer Studios (MONSTROSITY, TRIVIUM) and contains eight tracks that are being described as "extremely well written and catchy while displaying unparalelled musicianship and technicality." Download the album's title cut in MP3 format at this location.
CAPHARNAUM consists of Jason Suecof, vocalist Matt Heafy (TRIVIUM), bassist Mike Poggione (MONSTROSITY), drummer Jordan Suecof, and guitarist Daniel Mongrain (MARTYR).
Florida-based technical death metal band CAPHARNAUM have joined the Willowtip roster. The group's debut full-length CD, "Fractured", will be released on Feb. 17, 2004.
"Fractured" was recorded at CAPHARNAUM guitarist/vocalist Jason Suecof's (MONSTROSITY) own AudioHammer Studios (MONSTROSITY, TRIVIUM) and contains eight tracks that are being described as "extremely well written and catchy while displaying unparalelled musicianship and technicality." Download the album's title cut in MP3 format at this location.
CAPHARNAUM consists of Jason Suecof, vocalist Matt Heafy (TRIVIUM), bassist Mike Poggione (MONSTROSITY), drummer Jordan Suecof, and guitarist Daniel Mongrain (MARTYR).
KREATOR: 'Live Kreation' Released On Vinyl
The vinyl version of KREATOR's first-ever live album, "Live Kreation - Revisioned Glory", has been made available through Germany's Cargo Records. The album comes as a 3-LP version with "all the lyrics and tons of photos," according to a post on the band's web site. For more information, visit www.cargo-records.de.
"Live Kreation - Revisioned Glory" features 24 tracks of the group's inimitable, blue-collared "extreme aggression," recorded around the world and produced by renowned knob-smith Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, FOZZY, SKINLAB).
The vinyl version of KREATOR's first-ever live album, "Live Kreation - Revisioned Glory", has been made available through Germany's Cargo Records. The album comes as a 3-LP version with "all the lyrics and tons of photos," according to a post on the band's web site. For more information, visit www.cargo-records.de.
"Live Kreation - Revisioned Glory" features 24 tracks of the group's inimitable, blue-collared "extreme aggression," recorded around the world and produced by renowned knob-smith Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, FOZZY, SKINLAB).
METALLICA Threatened With Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
Metallian.com is reporting that the members of the defunct punk/metal fusion band EXCEL are considering legal action against METALLICA over the latter's song "Enter Sandman" (Windows Media, Real Audio), which they claim borrows heavily from the EXCEL track "Tapping Into The Emotional Void" (Windows Media, Real Audio).
"Tapping Into The Emotional Void" was originally included on EXCEL's "The Joke's On You" LP, which surfaced in 1989 — two years prior to the release of METALLICA's self-titled CD.
"Enter Sandman" currently stands as the biggest hit of METALLICA's career, having peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart back in August 1991. METALLICA's self-titled "black album" has sold more than 13 million copies in the U.S., according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Metallian.com is reporting that the members of the defunct punk/metal fusion band EXCEL are considering legal action against METALLICA over the latter's song "Enter Sandman" (Windows Media, Real Audio), which they claim borrows heavily from the EXCEL track "Tapping Into The Emotional Void" (Windows Media, Real Audio).
"Tapping Into The Emotional Void" was originally included on EXCEL's "The Joke's On You" LP, which surfaced in 1989 — two years prior to the release of METALLICA's self-titled CD.
"Enter Sandman" currently stands as the biggest hit of METALLICA's career, having peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart back in August 1991. METALLICA's self-titled "black album" has sold more than 13 million copies in the U.S., according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Jams With OZZY OSBOURNE
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers has posted the following message to the band's official web site:
"Today [Friday, November 21]… I had one of the most amazing experiences in my life, I must admit!... "I got the opportunity to jam with some of the most influential people in the Metal business today! I got to play 'I Don't Wanna Change The World', 'Crazy Train' and 'Paranoid' with OZZY, ZAKK WYLDE AND MIKE BORDIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"It was amazing!!!... Zakk, Mike and Ozzy are some of the coolest, most down to earth people I ever met.. Not to mention, some of the sickest shredders I will ever get to play a note with!!!!!
"Zakk is a monster!!!! Man... what a sick player!!! I think I got a new guitar hero! I can't even explain to u what it feels like when you're jamming with Zakk Wylde and he starts playing a lead in front of u!!!??? I felt like hot blood was rushing thru my veins!!.. The same feeling I had when I played a song with [ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist] Slash last year.. The juices just start flowing.... These guys will give u that feeling!
"Mike Bordin was already one of my all-time favorite drummers next to Raymond (FF) and Stewart Copeland! So that was another dream fulfilled!
"I played Zakk some of the new FF shit in the car and he was like 'Fuck yeah!!!! ...Thas some fucking heavy shit,' and after hearing 'Cyberwaste', he was like 'Dawwwm that must be some of the heaviest shit I've heard from FF!' ...And then he asked me if I was doing any leads at all? I told him I would never attempt such a foolish thing, not after hearing Zakk Wylde and Dimebag Darrell tearing it up in the metal world... It's pointless.... Why even try!!! Hahaha He was laughing!!! When he drove off in his Monstertruck, he shouted... 'BLACK LABEL, FEAR FACTORY and DAMAGEPLAN… Let's do a tour!! And if u need a lead over one of them FEAR FACTORY songs, give me a call!' ....I was thinking, 'What a cool motherfucker!!'
"Well, I can mark this day down on my calendar as being one of the greater moments in life! I got to jam with Ozzy! ...! Not something u do everyday..."
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers has posted the following message to the band's official web site:
"Today [Friday, November 21]… I had one of the most amazing experiences in my life, I must admit!... "I got the opportunity to jam with some of the most influential people in the Metal business today! I got to play 'I Don't Wanna Change The World', 'Crazy Train' and 'Paranoid' with OZZY, ZAKK WYLDE AND MIKE BORDIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"It was amazing!!!... Zakk, Mike and Ozzy are some of the coolest, most down to earth people I ever met.. Not to mention, some of the sickest shredders I will ever get to play a note with!!!!!
"Zakk is a monster!!!! Man... what a sick player!!! I think I got a new guitar hero! I can't even explain to u what it feels like when you're jamming with Zakk Wylde and he starts playing a lead in front of u!!!??? I felt like hot blood was rushing thru my veins!!.. The same feeling I had when I played a song with [ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist] Slash last year.. The juices just start flowing.... These guys will give u that feeling!
"Mike Bordin was already one of my all-time favorite drummers next to Raymond (FF) and Stewart Copeland! So that was another dream fulfilled!
"I played Zakk some of the new FF shit in the car and he was like 'Fuck yeah!!!! ...Thas some fucking heavy shit,' and after hearing 'Cyberwaste', he was like 'Dawwwm that must be some of the heaviest shit I've heard from FF!' ...And then he asked me if I was doing any leads at all? I told him I would never attempt such a foolish thing, not after hearing Zakk Wylde and Dimebag Darrell tearing it up in the metal world... It's pointless.... Why even try!!! Hahaha He was laughing!!! When he drove off in his Monstertruck, he shouted... 'BLACK LABEL, FEAR FACTORY and DAMAGEPLAN… Let's do a tour!! And if u need a lead over one of them FEAR FACTORY songs, give me a call!' ....I was thinking, 'What a cool motherfucker!!'
"Well, I can mark this day down on my calendar as being one of the greater moments in life! I got to jam with Ozzy! ...! Not something u do everyday..."
STEEL PROPHET Complete Work On New Demo
STEEL PROPHET have completed work on a new three-song demo. The promotional CD, which is currently being shopped to interested parties, is the group's first recording to feature new vocalist Nadir D'Priest (ex-LONDON, D'PRIEST) and guitarist Pete Skermetta.
STEEL PROPHET recently played their first show with the new lineup at the Dwell in Darkness festival in Phoenix, Arizona.
Any record companies interested in receiving the demo should contact:
Intromental Management
Kong Georgs Vej 70, 4tv
DK-2000 Frederiksberg
Denmark
Phone/fax: +45-38344833
info@intromental.com
The track listing for the demo is as follows:
01. Beware
02. Heavenly
03. Transfusion Vamp
STEEL PROPHET have completed work on a new three-song demo. The promotional CD, which is currently being shopped to interested parties, is the group's first recording to feature new vocalist Nadir D'Priest (ex-LONDON, D'PRIEST) and guitarist Pete Skermetta.
STEEL PROPHET recently played their first show with the new lineup at the Dwell in Darkness festival in Phoenix, Arizona.
Any record companies interested in receiving the demo should contact:
Intromental Management
Kong Georgs Vej 70, 4tv
DK-2000 Frederiksberg
Denmark
Phone/fax: +45-38344833
info@intromental.com
The track listing for the demo is as follows:
01. Beware
02. Heavenly
03. Transfusion Vamp
SLAYER: 'Apocalypse' Box Set Preview Posted Online
Several clips from SLAYER's forthcoming "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" box set have been posted online in streaming Windows Media and Real Video formats. Check them out:
"God Send Death" (Live at Belfort Festival in Belfort, France — July 5, 2003):
Windows Media High
Windows Media Low
Real Video High
Real Video Low
"War Ensemble" (Live at Pine Knob Amphitheater in Clarkston, Michigan — June 22, 1991):
Windows Media High
Windows Media Low
Real Video High
Real Video Low
"Jesus Saves" (Live at The Ritz in New York City — December 8, 1986):
Windows Media High
Windows Media Low
Real Video High
Real Video Low
As previously reported, "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" (due on November 25 through American Recordings/Ume) includes tracks spanning every SLAYER album since 1986, soundtrack cuts, Japan-only tracks, more than a dozen rarities, and a DVD of live performances spanning 20 years, all digitally remastered. The deluxe edition adds a full-length concert CD from SLAYER's 2002 "God Hates Us All" tour stop in Anaheim, California, presented in a "blood pack" sleeve (with faux blood and floating skulls). The tour was the band's first with original drummer Dave Lombardo since 1992. The deluxe edition also includes a wall banner and replica backstage laminate. Both editions have an extensive, 60-page booklet spotlighting a history based on interviews with each bandmember and long-time producer Rick Rubin.
Several clips from SLAYER's forthcoming "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" box set have been posted online in streaming Windows Media and Real Video formats. Check them out:
"God Send Death" (Live at Belfort Festival in Belfort, France — July 5, 2003):
Windows Media High
Windows Media Low
Real Video High
Real Video Low
"War Ensemble" (Live at Pine Knob Amphitheater in Clarkston, Michigan — June 22, 1991):
Windows Media High
Windows Media Low
Real Video High
Real Video Low
"Jesus Saves" (Live at The Ritz in New York City — December 8, 1986):
Windows Media High
Windows Media Low
Real Video High
Real Video Low
As previously reported, "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" (due on November 25 through American Recordings/Ume) includes tracks spanning every SLAYER album since 1986, soundtrack cuts, Japan-only tracks, more than a dozen rarities, and a DVD of live performances spanning 20 years, all digitally remastered. The deluxe edition adds a full-length concert CD from SLAYER's 2002 "God Hates Us All" tour stop in Anaheim, California, presented in a "blood pack" sleeve (with faux blood and floating skulls). The tour was the band's first with original drummer Dave Lombardo since 1992. The deluxe edition also includes a wall banner and replica backstage laminate. Both editions have an extensive, 60-page booklet spotlighting a history based on interviews with each bandmember and long-time producer Rick Rubin.
UNLEASHED To Enter Studio In January
Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED have posted the following message on their official web site:
"Warriors!
"There has been some time since the band was out on the battlefield... but make no mistake! We haven't been drinking beer (only) all this time.
"We are currently completing the brand new album and hopefully we can hit the studio in January 2004. The new songs are in the same style as always... aggressive death metal! This time the overall pace will be faster and more intense than on the previous 'Hell's Unleashed' [2002].
"We think every die-hard fan of our music will enjoy this one.
"The priority on this record has been the intensity and the energy.
"The band is also planning a number of festivals for the summer of 2004.
"More details on festivals and the new album soon..."
Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED have posted the following message on their official web site:
"Warriors!
"There has been some time since the band was out on the battlefield... but make no mistake! We haven't been drinking beer (only) all this time.
"We are currently completing the brand new album and hopefully we can hit the studio in January 2004. The new songs are in the same style as always... aggressive death metal! This time the overall pace will be faster and more intense than on the previous 'Hell's Unleashed' [2002].
"We think every die-hard fan of our music will enjoy this one.
"The priority on this record has been the intensity and the energy.
"The band is also planning a number of festivals for the summer of 2004.
"More details on festivals and the new album soon..."
MORBID ANGEL: More European Tour Dates Announced
Earache Records have announced more dates for the forthcoming MORBID ANGEL tour of Europe, which is scheduled to kick off in late February.
Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Feb. 20 - Hardenberg, NETH @ Podium
Feb. 21 - Rotterdam, NETH @ Nighttown
Feb. 22 - Tilburg, NETH @ 013
Feb. 23 - Paris, FRA @ La Locomotive
Feb. 25 - Toulouse, FRA @ Salle Des Fêtes De Ramonville
Feb. 26 - Barcelona, SPA @ Razzmatazz 2
Feb. 27 - Valencia, SPA @ Republicca
Feb. 28 - Madrid, SPA @ Aqualung
Feb. 29 - Bergara, SPA @ Sala Jam
Mar. 01 - Montpellier. DRA @ Rockstore
Mar. 02 - Milan, ITA @ Transilvania Live
Mar. 03 - Rome, ITA @ Circolo Degli Artisti
Mar. 04 - Treviso, ITA @ New Age
Mar. 05 - Reggio, ITA @ Emilia Transilvania Live
Mar. 06 - Geneva, SWI @ Lusine
Mar. 07 - Lyon, FRA @ Transbordeur
Mar. 09 - Essen, GER @ Zeche Karl
Mar. 10 - Stuttgart, GER @ Die Röhre
Mar. 11 - Berlin, GER @ Halford
Mar. 12 - Glauchau, GER @ Alte Spinnerei
Mar. 13 - Katowice, POL @ Spodek (Metal Mania Festival)
Mar. 14 - Zlin, CZR @ TBA (Metal Mania Festival)
Mar. 15 - Budapest, HUN @ E-Klub
Mar. 16 - Prague, CZR @ Roxy
Mar. 18 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7
Mar. 19 - Strasbourg, FRA @ La Laiterie
Mar. 20 - Lille, FRA @ Le Splendid
Mar. 21 - Vosselaar, BEL @ Biebob
Mar. 23 - London, UK @ Mean Fiddler
Earache Records have announced more dates for the forthcoming MORBID ANGEL tour of Europe, which is scheduled to kick off in late February.
Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Feb. 20 - Hardenberg, NETH @ Podium
Feb. 21 - Rotterdam, NETH @ Nighttown
Feb. 22 - Tilburg, NETH @ 013
Feb. 23 - Paris, FRA @ La Locomotive
Feb. 25 - Toulouse, FRA @ Salle Des Fêtes De Ramonville
Feb. 26 - Barcelona, SPA @ Razzmatazz 2
Feb. 27 - Valencia, SPA @ Republicca
Feb. 28 - Madrid, SPA @ Aqualung
Feb. 29 - Bergara, SPA @ Sala Jam
Mar. 01 - Montpellier. DRA @ Rockstore
Mar. 02 - Milan, ITA @ Transilvania Live
Mar. 03 - Rome, ITA @ Circolo Degli Artisti
Mar. 04 - Treviso, ITA @ New Age
Mar. 05 - Reggio, ITA @ Emilia Transilvania Live
Mar. 06 - Geneva, SWI @ Lusine
Mar. 07 - Lyon, FRA @ Transbordeur
Mar. 09 - Essen, GER @ Zeche Karl
Mar. 10 - Stuttgart, GER @ Die Röhre
Mar. 11 - Berlin, GER @ Halford
Mar. 12 - Glauchau, GER @ Alte Spinnerei
Mar. 13 - Katowice, POL @ Spodek (Metal Mania Festival)
Mar. 14 - Zlin, CZR @ TBA (Metal Mania Festival)
Mar. 15 - Budapest, HUN @ E-Klub
Mar. 16 - Prague, CZR @ Roxy
Mar. 18 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7
Mar. 19 - Strasbourg, FRA @ La Laiterie
Mar. 20 - Lille, FRA @ Le Splendid
Mar. 21 - Vosselaar, BEL @ Biebob
Mar. 23 - London, UK @ Mean Fiddler
SAVATAGE Guitarist Signs Solo Record Deal
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has signed a deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records for the release of his debut solo album. The CD, tentatively titled "Faces", will feature many guest musicians and will be released worldwide in September 2004.
The following is Caffery's official statement on the matter:
"I am proud to announce that me and Black Lotus Records are uniting together for the recording of my very first self-titled CD. Once the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA tour ends, I will immediately enter the studio to begin recording. I was negotiating with a lot of labels, but Black Lotus and I immediately saw 'eye to eye'. I have never been one to follow trends, I have a clear picture for this CD and Black Lotus saw it immediately. I am very happy to be working with this label. I am so excited for the future!!! The CD, which is tentatively being named 'Faces', is the first featuring myself on lead vocals as well as guitar. Be prepared to meet my many Faces!!!"
All the details of Caffery's band and territorial distribution for the CD outside of Europe will be announced soon after the New Year.
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has signed a deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records for the release of his debut solo album. The CD, tentatively titled "Faces", will feature many guest musicians and will be released worldwide in September 2004.
The following is Caffery's official statement on the matter:
"I am proud to announce that me and Black Lotus Records are uniting together for the recording of my very first self-titled CD. Once the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA tour ends, I will immediately enter the studio to begin recording. I was negotiating with a lot of labels, but Black Lotus and I immediately saw 'eye to eye'. I have never been one to follow trends, I have a clear picture for this CD and Black Lotus saw it immediately. I am very happy to be working with this label. I am so excited for the future!!! The CD, which is tentatively being named 'Faces', is the first featuring myself on lead vocals as well as guitar. Be prepared to meet my many Faces!!!"
All the details of Caffery's band and territorial distribution for the CD outside of Europe will be announced soon after the New Year.
THY PRIMORDIAL: New Album Delayed
Swedish mythological black metallers THY PRIMORDIAL have pushed back the release date of their sixth album, "Pestilence Upon Mankind", to March 8, 2004 through Blackend Records. According to a posting on the group's web site, the new CD is "faster, heavier, more complex and sounds better then our previous albums."
"Pestilence Upon Mankind" was recorded at Abyss studios with producer Tommy Tägtgren and is the group's first to feature new vocalist Nicke Holstensson, formerly of Swedish deathsters NOMINON.
Swedish mythological black metallers THY PRIMORDIAL have pushed back the release date of their sixth album, "Pestilence Upon Mankind", to March 8, 2004 through Blackend Records. According to a posting on the group's web site, the new CD is "faster, heavier, more complex and sounds better then our previous albums."
"Pestilence Upon Mankind" was recorded at Abyss studios with producer Tommy Tägtgren and is the group's first to feature new vocalist Nicke Holstensson, formerly of Swedish deathsters NOMINON.
SUSPERIA: Hard At Work On New Album
SUSPERIA, the Oslo, Norway-based extreme metal band featuring vocalist Athera, bassist Memnock, drummer Tjodalv (DIMMU BORGIR) along with guitarists Elvorn and Cyrus, are in the final stages of recording their forthcoming album, "Unlimited" —the band's first for their new label, Tabu Recordings (a division of Norway's Tuba Records).
Most of the album is being recorded at Subsonic Society Studios in Oslo while the drums were tracked at Studio Fredman (AT THE GATES, SOILWORK) in Gothenburg Sweden, where the final mix and mastering will also take place.
Titles for some of the newly recorded tracks include: "Home Sweet Hell", "Chemistry", "Beast By Design" and "Mind Apart". Commenting on the songs, vocalist Athera said, "The songwriting has taken an enormous turn, not only innovative but harder, heavier, faster, and even more powerful. This new material has to be heard to be believed." SUSPERIA have also chosen an interesting song to cover, which will be featured on a special edition of the "Unlimited" album. While the exact details are being kept under wraps at the moment, it has been revealed that an internationally renowned Norwegian band originally recorded the cut.
Almost two years have passed since the release of the bands groundbreaking extreme metal album, "Vindication", the follow-up to their 2001 debut, "Predominance", which saw the international press praising SUSPERIA as one of the freshest and most interesting bands around at the time. The albums paved the way for their appearance as co-headliner at the Milwaukee Metal Fest in 2002 and a headline mini tour of Mexico.
"Unlimited" is set to hit the streets worldwide in March 2004.
SUSPERIA, the Oslo, Norway-based extreme metal band featuring vocalist Athera, bassist Memnock, drummer Tjodalv (DIMMU BORGIR) along with guitarists Elvorn and Cyrus, are in the final stages of recording their forthcoming album, "Unlimited" —the band's first for their new label, Tabu Recordings (a division of Norway's Tuba Records).
Most of the album is being recorded at Subsonic Society Studios in Oslo while the drums were tracked at Studio Fredman (AT THE GATES, SOILWORK) in Gothenburg Sweden, where the final mix and mastering will also take place.
Titles for some of the newly recorded tracks include: "Home Sweet Hell", "Chemistry", "Beast By Design" and "Mind Apart". Commenting on the songs, vocalist Athera said, "The songwriting has taken an enormous turn, not only innovative but harder, heavier, faster, and even more powerful. This new material has to be heard to be believed." SUSPERIA have also chosen an interesting song to cover, which will be featured on a special edition of the "Unlimited" album. While the exact details are being kept under wraps at the moment, it has been revealed that an internationally renowned Norwegian band originally recorded the cut.
Almost two years have passed since the release of the bands groundbreaking extreme metal album, "Vindication", the follow-up to their 2001 debut, "Predominance", which saw the international press praising SUSPERIA as one of the freshest and most interesting bands around at the time. The albums paved the way for their appearance as co-headliner at the Milwaukee Metal Fest in 2002 and a headline mini tour of Mexico.
"Unlimited" is set to hit the streets worldwide in March 2004.
EXMORTEM: AUTOPSY Cover Available For Download
Danish death metallers EXMORTEM have posted their version of the AUTOPSY classic "Critical Madness" in MP3 format at this location.
The track, which will be part of the group's upcoming "Pest Campaign" EP (Pestifer Records) and will also be released on the "Killstorms" 7" single (Ancient Darkness Productions), was recorded the "old-school" way: at an obscure 16-track studio in Aarhus, Denmark.
EXMORTEM plan to enter the studio in February/March to record their next album, tentatively due in the summer through Osmose Productions
Danish death metallers EXMORTEM have posted their version of the AUTOPSY classic "Critical Madness" in MP3 format at this location.
The track, which will be part of the group's upcoming "Pest Campaign" EP (Pestifer Records) and will also be released on the "Killstorms" 7" single (Ancient Darkness Productions), was recorded the "old-school" way: at an obscure 16-track studio in Aarhus, Denmark.
EXMORTEM plan to enter the studio in February/March to record their next album, tentatively due in the summer through Osmose Productions
SHAITAN MAZAR: More Live Dates Announced
SHAITAN MAZAR, the new band featuring former NILE members Chief Spires (bass, vocals) and John Ehlers (guitar), will play the following dates in late November/early December:
Nov. 27 – Masquerade - Atlanta, GA (w/ PSYCHOTIC SUSPENSIONS, MIRAGE)
Nov. 28 - Uncle Doctors - Columbia, SC (w/ DROP COMIX, GODS OF MARS, SOUTHPAW)
Dec. 12 - Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC (w/ NONPOINT, MIRAGE, HEADSNAP, THROTTLEROD)
SHAITAN MAZAR recently posted their entire four-song demo in MP3 format at their official web site.
The tracks available for download are as follows:
01. Twice Denied (mp3)
02. Ascent (mp3)
03. Baptizme (mp3)
04. Poison the Mind (mp3)
SHAITAN MAZAR's musical style is being described by Spires as "ranging from the most extreme attack to metal, ambient, melodic passages. Our purpose is, basically, no limits."
The band, who are completed by Jason Hohenstein (vocals), Robert Dirr (guitars) and Brett Goode (drums), are currently shopping the demo to interested labels with a view towards releasing their debut album in 2004.
SHAITAN MAZAR, the new band featuring former NILE members Chief Spires (bass, vocals) and John Ehlers (guitar), will play the following dates in late November/early December:
Nov. 27 – Masquerade - Atlanta, GA (w/ PSYCHOTIC SUSPENSIONS, MIRAGE)
Nov. 28 - Uncle Doctors - Columbia, SC (w/ DROP COMIX, GODS OF MARS, SOUTHPAW)
Dec. 12 - Ground Zero - Spartanburg, SC (w/ NONPOINT, MIRAGE, HEADSNAP, THROTTLEROD)
SHAITAN MAZAR recently posted their entire four-song demo in MP3 format at their official web site.
The tracks available for download are as follows:
01. Twice Denied (mp3)
02. Ascent (mp3)
03. Baptizme (mp3)
04. Poison the Mind (mp3)
SHAITAN MAZAR's musical style is being described by Spires as "ranging from the most extreme attack to metal, ambient, melodic passages. Our purpose is, basically, no limits."
The band, who are completed by Jason Hohenstein (vocals), Robert Dirr (guitars) and Brett Goode (drums), are currently shopping the demo to interested labels with a view towards releasing their debut album in 2004.
PRIMAL FEAR: 'Devil's Ground' Cover Posted Online
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have posted the cover art for their new album, "Devil's Ground", at this location.
The follow-up to 2002's "Black Sun" was produced by bassist Mat Sinner and co-produced by PRIMAL FEAR and Achim Köhler at the House of Music in Winterbach, Germany. All songs were written by Sinner, guitarist Stefan Leibing, guitarist Tom Naumann, and vocalist Ralf Scheepers, except "Sacred Illusion", which was written by PRIMAL FEAR and Vinder. A cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "Die Young" will appear on the limited European digipak version and the Japanese version. The limited European digipak version will also include two 5.1 mixes of "Metal Is Forever" and "The Healer". The filming of the first video clip for the album (for the track "Metal Is Forever") will take place next week in Stockholm, Sweden under the direction of Baranga Films.
The final track listing for "Devil's Ground" is as follows:
01. Metal Is Forever (4:46)
02. Suicide & Mania (4:04)
03. Visions Of Fate (4:50)
04. Sea Of Flames (4:02)
05. The Healer (6:30)
06. Sacred Illusion (4:03)
07. In Metal (5:13)
08. Soulchaser (4:51)
09. Colony 13 (3:57)
10. Wings of Desire (6:45)
11. Heart Of A Brave (4:52)
12. Devil's Ground (1:52)
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have posted the cover art for their new album, "Devil's Ground", at this location.
The follow-up to 2002's "Black Sun" was produced by bassist Mat Sinner and co-produced by PRIMAL FEAR and Achim Köhler at the House of Music in Winterbach, Germany. All songs were written by Sinner, guitarist Stefan Leibing, guitarist Tom Naumann, and vocalist Ralf Scheepers, except "Sacred Illusion", which was written by PRIMAL FEAR and Vinder. A cover version of BLACK SABBATH's "Die Young" will appear on the limited European digipak version and the Japanese version. The limited European digipak version will also include two 5.1 mixes of "Metal Is Forever" and "The Healer". The filming of the first video clip for the album (for the track "Metal Is Forever") will take place next week in Stockholm, Sweden under the direction of Baranga Films.
The final track listing for "Devil's Ground" is as follows:
01. Metal Is Forever (4:46)
02. Suicide & Mania (4:04)
03. Visions Of Fate (4:50)
04. Sea Of Flames (4:02)
05. The Healer (6:30)
06. Sacred Illusion (4:03)
07. In Metal (5:13)
08. Soulchaser (4:51)
09. Colony 13 (3:57)
10. Wings of Desire (6:45)
11. Heart Of A Brave (4:52)
12. Devil's Ground (1:52)
VADER Set Working Title For New Album
Polish death metallers VADER have set "Spiritual Disease" as the working title for their sixth full-length album, tentatively due in May/June through Metal Blade Records.
The follow-up to 2002's "Revelations" will be recorded in February 2004 at PR Studio in Gdañsk with producer Piotr Lukaszewski and will mark the group's final release for Metal Blade under the terms of their present contract with the label.
In March 2004, VADER are going to invade Slovakia and Czech Republic, sharing the stage with HYPNOS and some local bands. A European tour with MALEVOLENT CREATION, NAGLFAR and BLOOD RED THRONE will follow in June.
VADER w/ HYPNOS (tentative dates):
Mar. 12 - Ostrava/Uherske Hradiste
Mar. 13 - Zabreh
Mar. 14 - Lomnice
Mar. 15 - Plzen
Mar. 16 - Praha
Mar. 17 - Brno
Mar. 18 - TBA
Mar. 19 - Martin-Vrutky
Mar. 20 - Uherske Hradiste/Ostrava
Polish death metallers VADER have set "Spiritual Disease" as the working title for their sixth full-length album, tentatively due in May/June through Metal Blade Records.
The follow-up to 2002's "Revelations" will be recorded in February 2004 at PR Studio in Gdañsk with producer Piotr Lukaszewski and will mark the group's final release for Metal Blade under the terms of their present contract with the label.
In March 2004, VADER are going to invade Slovakia and Czech Republic, sharing the stage with HYPNOS and some local bands. A European tour with MALEVOLENT CREATION, NAGLFAR and BLOOD RED THRONE will follow in June.
VADER w/ HYPNOS (tentative dates):
Mar. 12 - Ostrava/Uherske Hradiste
Mar. 13 - Zabreh
Mar. 14 - Lomnice
Mar. 15 - Plzen
Mar. 16 - Praha
Mar. 17 - Brno
Mar. 18 - TBA
Mar. 19 - Martin-Vrutky
Mar. 20 - Uherske Hradiste/Ostrava
ILLNATH Part Ways With Drummer
Danish melodic black metal band ILLNATH have parted ways with drummer Benjamin Johannesen shortly after the completion of the group's European tour with KONKHRA and CORPUS MORTALE. "However, as far as we can tell he is not entirely out of the music business," the band write on their web site. "You might well find him on an upcoming Danish metal album."
ILLNATH are currently working on the material for the follow-up to this year's "Cast Into Fields Of Evil Pleasure" (Worldchaos Production), tentatively due in late 2004. In the meantime, guitarist Peter Falk and keyboardist Artur Meinild (a.k.a. Tyr) have joined forces in a brand new "progressive power metal" side-project, the exact details of which have yet to be divulged.
Danish melodic black metal band ILLNATH have parted ways with drummer Benjamin Johannesen shortly after the completion of the group's European tour with KONKHRA and CORPUS MORTALE. "However, as far as we can tell he is not entirely out of the music business," the band write on their web site. "You might well find him on an upcoming Danish metal album."
ILLNATH are currently working on the material for the follow-up to this year's "Cast Into Fields Of Evil Pleasure" (Worldchaos Production), tentatively due in late 2004. In the meantime, guitarist Peter Falk and keyboardist Artur Meinild (a.k.a. Tyr) have joined forces in a brand new "progressive power metal" side-project, the exact details of which have yet to be divulged.
CONTROL DENIED: Unfinished Album To See Light Of Day
Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records) have announced plans to release the unfinished sophomore album from CONTROL DENIED over the objections of Jane Schuldiner, mother of late CONTROL DENIED/DEATH frontman Chuck Schuldiner.
Chuck, who passed away in December 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor, began work on the album (tentatively titled "When Machine and Man Collide") in 2001 but never managed to complete the effort before his health quickly deteriorated in the months leading up to his tragic death. The remaining members of the group — bassist Steve DiGiorgio, vocalist Tim Aymar, guitarist Shannon Hamm, and drummer Richard Christy — subsequently announced their desire to complete the CD and release it in Chuck's memory, but legal hassles between Schuldiner's family and Hammerheart Records (to whom Chuck was signed at the time of his death) put the entire project on hold.
The following is an official press release from Guido Heijnens, Karmageddon Media's co-founder, announcing the company's plans to release the CONTROL DENIED album in its unfinished form:
"As of today we are announcing a release on CD by Chuck Schuldiner's CONTROL DENIED.
"It will feature incomplete, unfinished recordings which were meant for the new album, which unfortunately was never finished, at least up until the moment of this press-statement.
"We have requested to get the master tapes on these recordings, but Chuck's family do not wish to communicate or talk with us anymore, let alone send us the master tapes (which are 75% finished) that should have been with us long ago.
"Probably there will be a lot of talk and discussions appearing, which we can understand obviously, but a fact is that we signed a contract with Chuck that he was very happy about, paid the full advance in 2000, have been asking for a solution during 2002 and 2003, but in all honesty we never really got a reply.
"The only honest and valid reason why the 'real' album by CONTROL DENIED is still not released is very simple: the legal heritors of Chuck (= his family) refuse to do anything concerning this release, if they will claim differently it is time for them to prove us wrong, we have been waiting for 18 months. I think they should stop fooling around with the record-label and the fans, the time to act in honesty is now or never!!! We are not lying, not cheating and in no way disrespectful, if someone disagrees he will need to prove us wrong, it is in the hands of Chuck's family.
"Possible release date is: spring 2004.
"Now let us see on a few topics guided by Jane Schuldiner's statement (from September 7th 2003) on the website EMPTY WORDS, because I have many questions on this. (check: www.emptywords.org/NEWS.htm), the quotes are direct from Jane Schuldiner.
" - 'Since I was attacked by Guido through his attorneys...'
"This is very strange, which attorney attacked the Schuldiners before September??? Not ours.
" – 'I am surprised he would make false comments of his own.'
"Which ones ??? Details please, support music, not rumours!!!
" – 'Chuck's sister and I received... record those messages.'
"I indeed had the chance to speak with Jane a lot of times (during the first half of 2002), and it were nice conversations, with Bethan I only spoke three times, with a total time of 30 minutes I think. The third conversation Bethan took the phone and said I should never call again. Until today I still do not know why??? Can anyone tell me???
" – 'After saying the same thing... what that position is and why.'
"In all honesty I do not know what their position is on Chuck's work. They never explained this to me, so what is the position of the Schuldiner family and what does Chuck's will actually say?
" – 'There is no need for any more contact with Guido, that is why we each have attorneys.'
"We were asking for months for a legal contact on these matters, and we never until November 17th received anything ever from an attorney related to the Schuldiners. After announcing to spread this press-release we received a letter from their attorney within days. Need I say more ?
" - 'We wanted as much... last promises to Chuck to fulfill.'
"What are those promises, no one ever told me what Chuck said in his testament or his will ??? Easy to claim you are fulfilling Chuck's last promises, but no one knows what these look like, right? And releasing the album a.s.a.p must be a joke, since the family received the master tapes from Jim Morris [at Morrisound Studios in tampa] already in December 2001 and since then they have not even called the studio once, nor did any of the other musicians involved ever got an invitation to finish the album.
"Six quotes that I would like to see answered in a justified/honest way, not claiming something without any proof, making us look like the unwilling party in this conflict."
Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records) have announced plans to release the unfinished sophomore album from CONTROL DENIED over the objections of Jane Schuldiner, mother of late CONTROL DENIED/DEATH frontman Chuck Schuldiner.
Chuck, who passed away in December 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor, began work on the album (tentatively titled "When Machine and Man Collide") in 2001 but never managed to complete the effort before his health quickly deteriorated in the months leading up to his tragic death. The remaining members of the group — bassist Steve DiGiorgio, vocalist Tim Aymar, guitarist Shannon Hamm, and drummer Richard Christy — subsequently announced their desire to complete the CD and release it in Chuck's memory, but legal hassles between Schuldiner's family and Hammerheart Records (to whom Chuck was signed at the time of his death) put the entire project on hold.
The following is an official press release from Guido Heijnens, Karmageddon Media's co-founder, announcing the company's plans to release the CONTROL DENIED album in its unfinished form:
"As of today we are announcing a release on CD by Chuck Schuldiner's CONTROL DENIED.
"It will feature incomplete, unfinished recordings which were meant for the new album, which unfortunately was never finished, at least up until the moment of this press-statement.
"We have requested to get the master tapes on these recordings, but Chuck's family do not wish to communicate or talk with us anymore, let alone send us the master tapes (which are 75% finished) that should have been with us long ago.
"Probably there will be a lot of talk and discussions appearing, which we can understand obviously, but a fact is that we signed a contract with Chuck that he was very happy about, paid the full advance in 2000, have been asking for a solution during 2002 and 2003, but in all honesty we never really got a reply.
"The only honest and valid reason why the 'real' album by CONTROL DENIED is still not released is very simple: the legal heritors of Chuck (= his family) refuse to do anything concerning this release, if they will claim differently it is time for them to prove us wrong, we have been waiting for 18 months. I think they should stop fooling around with the record-label and the fans, the time to act in honesty is now or never!!! We are not lying, not cheating and in no way disrespectful, if someone disagrees he will need to prove us wrong, it is in the hands of Chuck's family.
"Possible release date is: spring 2004.
"Now let us see on a few topics guided by Jane Schuldiner's statement (from September 7th 2003) on the website EMPTY WORDS, because I have many questions on this. (check: www.emptywords.org/NEWS.htm), the quotes are direct from Jane Schuldiner.
" - 'Since I was attacked by Guido through his attorneys...'
"This is very strange, which attorney attacked the Schuldiners before September??? Not ours.
" – 'I am surprised he would make false comments of his own.'
"Which ones ??? Details please, support music, not rumours!!!
" – 'Chuck's sister and I received... record those messages.'
"I indeed had the chance to speak with Jane a lot of times (during the first half of 2002), and it were nice conversations, with Bethan I only spoke three times, with a total time of 30 minutes I think. The third conversation Bethan took the phone and said I should never call again. Until today I still do not know why??? Can anyone tell me???
" – 'After saying the same thing... what that position is and why.'
"In all honesty I do not know what their position is on Chuck's work. They never explained this to me, so what is the position of the Schuldiner family and what does Chuck's will actually say?
" – 'There is no need for any more contact with Guido, that is why we each have attorneys.'
"We were asking for months for a legal contact on these matters, and we never until November 17th received anything ever from an attorney related to the Schuldiners. After announcing to spread this press-release we received a letter from their attorney within days. Need I say more ?
" - 'We wanted as much... last promises to Chuck to fulfill.'
"What are those promises, no one ever told me what Chuck said in his testament or his will ??? Easy to claim you are fulfilling Chuck's last promises, but no one knows what these look like, right? And releasing the album a.s.a.p must be a joke, since the family received the master tapes from Jim Morris [at Morrisound Studios in tampa] already in December 2001 and since then they have not even called the studio once, nor did any of the other musicians involved ever got an invitation to finish the album.
"Six quotes that I would like to see answered in a justified/honest way, not claiming something without any proof, making us look like the unwilling party in this conflict."
ALICE COOPER To Be Presented With Star On Hollywood's WALK OF FAME
The Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce will be presenting ALICE COOPER with his own star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.
The ceremony will take place on Hollywood Blvd. (exact location on Hollywood Blvd. to be announced) on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 11:30 a.m.
EVERYONE IS INVITED. There is NO admission fee.
Alice Cooper will be appearing in person at the presentation.
Envisioned in 1958 as a lasting tribute to the personalities who helped make Hollywood the most famous community in the world, the Walk continues today as a superior asset to the city, perpetuating the aura that has made the name Hollywood synonymous with glamour. The Walk remains one of the city's most widely-seen tourist attractions.
The Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce will be presenting ALICE COOPER with his own star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.
The ceremony will take place on Hollywood Blvd. (exact location on Hollywood Blvd. to be announced) on Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 11:30 a.m.
EVERYONE IS INVITED. There is NO admission fee.
Alice Cooper will be appearing in person at the presentation.
Envisioned in 1958 as a lasting tribute to the personalities who helped make Hollywood the most famous community in the world, the Walk continues today as a superior asset to the city, perpetuating the aura that has made the name Hollywood synonymous with glamour. The Walk remains one of the city's most widely-seen tourist attractions.
11.21.2003
BandRadio Airwaves Volume I compilation contest
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This is your last chance to submit for the
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14 bands will be chosen to be featured on this cd
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Submit electronically through Sonicbids at:
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HURRY! The deadline for postmarked entries is November 24, 2003.
Our site says November 23 but we are giving one more Monday to get
your package postmarked.
Thanks for reading and visiting the site.
HI!
This is your last chance to submit for the
BandRadio Airwaves Volume I compilation contest.
14 bands will be chosen to be featured on this cd
which will be distributed directly to music industry's
top creative executives in A&R, music publishing, film & TV
music as well as artist managers, record producers,
music attorneys, radio programmers and more!
Submit electronically through Sonicbids at:
http://www.sonicbids.com/bandradio
For all the rules, info and entry forms go to:
http://www.bandradio.com/comp
HURRY! The deadline for postmarked entries is November 24, 2003.
Our site says November 23 but we are giving one more Monday to get
your package postmarked.
Thanks for reading and visiting the site.
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December 26th - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
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December 29th - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
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Bands,
Be sure to get your 2 tracks on any of our following compilations!
December 26th, 27th and 29th 2003
Stillborn Festival Featuring:
HATEBREED, CHIMAIRA, SICK OF IT ALL, SUBZERO, MADBALL, AGNOSTIC FRONT
and more!
3 Different Markets
December 26th - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
December 27th - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
December 29th - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
200 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $45 per
concert. $80 per 2 Markets and $100 for all 3 Markets. The deadline
is December 12th!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
--------------------------------------------------------------
Please email nate@justpromotions.com if
interested in any of the above compilations.
Check out our Testimonials Page @
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Be sure to chat it up on our Message Board too!
Advertising is available as well - a low rate of $10 a month. Banner
ads must be 468x60 pixels. Email if interested.
Look for a bigger focus on the WestCoast in the new year coming -
including San Diego, Los Angeles, Anahiem, Las Vegas, Portland and
Seattle!
We'll be posting photos of various promotions on our message board
within the next week, so be on the look out for those.
Please keep spreading the word about Just Promotions!
Thanks,
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If you contact Nate, please let him know that MidwestMetal.info sent ya by using the e-mail address of jennifer@midwestmetal.info as a reference. Thank you!
MetalUpdate.com News
MARDUK
vocalist Legion is no longer a part of the band – the reason for the split
has not been disclosed – a replacement has already been found and will be
announced soon
SEPTIC FLESH
due to various circumstances, the band has decided that they can no longer
operate as a collective unit – with the split, a journey of 13 years came
to an end
PAUL DI'ANNO
the former Maiden vocalist has a new live band called Screaming Monkey
that will be playing all of the November and December live shows
HEARSE
vocalist Johan Liiva (Arch Enemy, Non Exist) has left Non Exist to
concentrate solely on Hearse
DECAPITATED
Hero is back as a full time band member
FISSION
Vintersorg (Borknagar, Vintersorg) has started this new melodic thrash
project with Vintersorg live drummer Benny Hägglund – the debut is
expected to see an early 2004 release through Napalm Records
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME
the band has decided to part ways with guitarist Nick Fletcher – they are
going to finish their scheduled tours as a four piece and then seek a
replacement
CANNAE
drummer Colin Conway (Frozen, The Year Of Our Lord) has been recruited to
sit behind the kit
MÖRK GRYNING
vocalist / guitarist Kimera has decided to leave the band as he has a
total loss of creativity in relation to the band’s development – he will
concentrate on his other bands Eternal Oath and Amaranth
SPINAL CORD
the group has temporarily recruited Novy (Vader, Dies Irae) to fill in on
bass guitar
TWELFTH GATE
guitarist Jim Stopper (Oppressor) has been added to the lineup as second
guitarist
DIMENSION F3H
the band has parted ways with drummer Mr. Thunderforce and session bass
player Mr. Krokmo as they could not devote enough time to the project –
they have already recruited a new session bassist named Mr. Moe and a new
drummer is being tested
PROPHECY
bassist Eric Croson (Demonseed) and drummer Rick Hawkins have joined the
band
BRAVE
on November 8, singer Michelle Loose and drummer Trevor Schrotz were
married in Vint Hill, VA
MONSTER MAGNET
drummer Micheal Wildwood (Chrome Locust) is no longer in the group — a
replacement has not been announced
ZAKK WYLDE
the guitarist’s famous Bullseye Les Paul has been returned to him – known
as The Grail, the guitar had been missing since 2000
ANTHRAX
the band will be going into the studio to do a live in the studio
recording of some older tunes with John Bush singing
DREAM THEATER
‘Train of Thought’ entered the Billboard 200 Album Chart at #50
FLORIDA METAL FEST
planning is underway for this new festival scheduled to take place on
March 6 and 7 at the Pinellas Park Expo Center near Tampa, FL
NEW SIGNINGS
Napalm Records: Fission
Black Lotus Records: Chris Caffery
Firebox Records: The Eternal
Deepsend Records: Images Of Violence
Forever Underground: Gored
This Dark Reign/ Devil Doll: Beaten Back To Pure
Moribund Records: Xasthur, Merrimack, Whore, Winter Of Apocalypse
MARDUK
vocalist Legion is no longer a part of the band – the reason for the split
has not been disclosed – a replacement has already been found and will be
announced soon
SEPTIC FLESH
due to various circumstances, the band has decided that they can no longer
operate as a collective unit – with the split, a journey of 13 years came
to an end
PAUL DI'ANNO
the former Maiden vocalist has a new live band called Screaming Monkey
that will be playing all of the November and December live shows
HEARSE
vocalist Johan Liiva (Arch Enemy, Non Exist) has left Non Exist to
concentrate solely on Hearse
DECAPITATED
Hero is back as a full time band member
FISSION
Vintersorg (Borknagar, Vintersorg) has started this new melodic thrash
project with Vintersorg live drummer Benny Hägglund – the debut is
expected to see an early 2004 release through Napalm Records
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME
the band has decided to part ways with guitarist Nick Fletcher – they are
going to finish their scheduled tours as a four piece and then seek a
replacement
CANNAE
drummer Colin Conway (Frozen, The Year Of Our Lord) has been recruited to
sit behind the kit
MÖRK GRYNING
vocalist / guitarist Kimera has decided to leave the band as he has a
total loss of creativity in relation to the band’s development – he will
concentrate on his other bands Eternal Oath and Amaranth
SPINAL CORD
the group has temporarily recruited Novy (Vader, Dies Irae) to fill in on
bass guitar
TWELFTH GATE
guitarist Jim Stopper (Oppressor) has been added to the lineup as second
guitarist
DIMENSION F3H
the band has parted ways with drummer Mr. Thunderforce and session bass
player Mr. Krokmo as they could not devote enough time to the project –
they have already recruited a new session bassist named Mr. Moe and a new
drummer is being tested
PROPHECY
bassist Eric Croson (Demonseed) and drummer Rick Hawkins have joined the
band
BRAVE
on November 8, singer Michelle Loose and drummer Trevor Schrotz were
married in Vint Hill, VA
MONSTER MAGNET
drummer Micheal Wildwood (Chrome Locust) is no longer in the group — a
replacement has not been announced
ZAKK WYLDE
the guitarist’s famous Bullseye Les Paul has been returned to him – known
as The Grail, the guitar had been missing since 2000
ANTHRAX
the band will be going into the studio to do a live in the studio
recording of some older tunes with John Bush singing
DREAM THEATER
‘Train of Thought’ entered the Billboard 200 Album Chart at #50
FLORIDA METAL FEST
planning is underway for this new festival scheduled to take place on
March 6 and 7 at the Pinellas Park Expo Center near Tampa, FL
NEW SIGNINGS
Napalm Records: Fission
Black Lotus Records: Chris Caffery
Firebox Records: The Eternal
Deepsend Records: Images Of Violence
Forever Underground: Gored
This Dark Reign/ Devil Doll: Beaten Back To Pure
Moribund Records: Xasthur, Merrimack, Whore, Winter Of Apocalypse
TERRORIST - "Mata O Muere"
XTREEM MUSIC promotions presents:
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TERRORIST - "Mata O Muere"
1. Mundo En Llamas
2. Estado Brutal
3. Himno Del Odio
4. Mata o Muere
5. 100% Terroristas
6. Enemigo
7. Malditas Partes En Mi Mente
8. O.S.S.A.M.A
9. Cadenas Sangrientas
10. Enfermo De Mierda
11. Desprecio
12. Un Minuto De Silencio
13. Disturbios
14. Video Clip: Himno Del Odio
- ENGLISH -
TERRORIST was formed in 1992, with the intention of making extremely violent music and to disturb the tranquility of all. In 1994, they recorded their first production (7 tracks) at these moments they are not edited. The label Sick Boy Records from (Argentina) only released three tracks for a compilation called "Plegarias del Horror".
After several years of gigs, TERRORIST decided to start recording in the 2000, in an independent way, and their first official album "Collision" came out. This album was released and distributed with the help of Comando 'Zina, achieving great acceptance of the press at national and international level.
Thanks to the acceptance of "Collision", they received several offers to appear in different compilations in Mexico, Peru, Indonesia, Ecuador, etc. as well as split-CDs. The CD is also about to be released in countries of Central America.
TERRORIST decided to record their second CD, called "Mata o Muere" (Kill or Die), it contains 13 extremely brutal tracks + a live video as a bonus track. This material was released under the label Deus Mortuus Productions (USA), they wanted to be sure that this time there will be a world distribution of their new CD.
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- ESPAÑOL -
TERRORIST se formo en el año 1992, con la intencion de componer musica extremadamente violenta y atentar con la tranquilidad de todos; en 1994 entran a grabar su primera produccion (7 temas) actualmente ineditos para "SICK BOY RECORDS" (argentina) sello que solo edito tres temas de los TERRORISTas en el recopilatorio "Plegarias Del Horror".
Después de varios años de presentaciones en vivo, TERRORIST deciden entrar a grabar en el año 2000 de manera independiente lo que más tarde sería su primer albun official "collision" este es editado y distribuido con la ayuda de Comando 'Zine logrando gran aceptación de los medios especializados tanto a nivel nacional como a nivel internacional.
Gracias a la repercusión que produjo "Collision" en los medios, surgieron varios ofrecimientos para formar parte en diferentes splits y unos recopilados en (México Perú, Indonesia, Ecuador, etc ) inclusive se está por editar "Collision" en países de America Central.
A finales del 2002, TERRORIST grabaron su segundo CD "Mata O Muere" el cual contiene 13 temas extremadamente brutales + un video live como bonus track. Este material salió editado bajo el sello Deus Mortuus Productions (USA) actual sello de los TERRORIST, asegurándose asá una verdadera distribución mundial de su nuevo trabajo.
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TERRORIST - "Mata O Muere"
1. Mundo En Llamas
2. Estado Brutal
3. Himno Del Odio
4. Mata o Muere
5. 100% Terroristas
6. Enemigo
7. Malditas Partes En Mi Mente
8. O.S.S.A.M.A
9. Cadenas Sangrientas
10. Enfermo De Mierda
11. Desprecio
12. Un Minuto De Silencio
13. Disturbios
14. Video Clip: Himno Del Odio
- ENGLISH -
TERRORIST was formed in 1992, with the intention of making extremely violent music and to disturb the tranquility of all. In 1994, they recorded their first production (7 tracks) at these moments they are not edited. The label Sick Boy Records from (Argentina) only released three tracks for a compilation called "Plegarias del Horror".
After several years of gigs, TERRORIST decided to start recording in the 2000, in an independent way, and their first official album "Collision" came out. This album was released and distributed with the help of Comando 'Zina, achieving great acceptance of the press at national and international level.
Thanks to the acceptance of "Collision", they received several offers to appear in different compilations in Mexico, Peru, Indonesia, Ecuador, etc. as well as split-CDs. The CD is also about to be released in countries of Central America.
TERRORIST decided to record their second CD, called "Mata o Muere" (Kill or Die), it contains 13 extremely brutal tracks + a live video as a bonus track. This material was released under the label Deus Mortuus Productions (USA), they wanted to be sure that this time there will be a world distribution of their new CD.
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- ESPAÑOL -
TERRORIST se formo en el año 1992, con la intencion de componer musica extremadamente violenta y atentar con la tranquilidad de todos; en 1994 entran a grabar su primera produccion (7 temas) actualmente ineditos para "SICK BOY RECORDS" (argentina) sello que solo edito tres temas de los TERRORISTas en el recopilatorio "Plegarias Del Horror".
Después de varios años de presentaciones en vivo, TERRORIST deciden entrar a grabar en el año 2000 de manera independiente lo que más tarde sería su primer albun official "collision" este es editado y distribuido con la ayuda de Comando 'Zine logrando gran aceptación de los medios especializados tanto a nivel nacional como a nivel internacional.
Gracias a la repercusión que produjo "Collision" en los medios, surgieron varios ofrecimientos para formar parte en diferentes splits y unos recopilados en (México Perú, Indonesia, Ecuador, etc ) inclusive se está por editar "Collision" en países de America Central.
A finales del 2002, TERRORIST grabaron su segundo CD "Mata O Muere" el cual contiene 13 temas extremadamente brutales + un video live como bonus track. Este material salió editado bajo el sello Deus Mortuus Productions (USA) actual sello de los TERRORIST, asegurándose asá una verdadera distribución mundial de su nuevo trabajo.
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BLACK SABBATH Once Again Snubbed By The ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
BLACK SABBATH have once again been snubbed by the voting members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Ozzy Osbourne-fronted band were a glaring omission from the list of the 2004 Inductees in the "Performer" category, which were announced earlier today (Nov. 20) by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Executive Director Suzan Evans.
The Nineteenth Annual Induction Ceremony, which will be held Monday, March 15 in New York at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, will feature inductions from the following artists:
JACKSON BROWNE
THE DELLS
GEORGE HARRISON
PRINCE
BOB SEGER
TRAFFIC
ZZ TOP
In commenting on this year's inductees, Evans said, "These inductees represent many influential genres of rock and roll, including pop, funk, soul, boogie and psychedelia. We expect this year's show to be unique and exciting with highly anticipated moments."
Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Criteria considered includes the influence and significance of the artist's contribution to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll.
The Foundation's nominating committee, composed of rock and roll historians, selects nominees each year in the "artist" category. Ballots are then sent to an international voting body of about 700 rock experts.
Four years ago, Ozzy Osbourne attempted to take BLACK SABBATH's name off the Hall of Fame's 1999 nomination list, deeming the institution's nod "meaningless."
In an October 1999 letter to the Hall of Fame, Osbourne said: "Just take our name off the list. Save the ink. Forget about us. The nomination is meaningless, because it's not voted on by the fans. It's voted on by the supposed elite for the industry and the Media, who've never bought an album or concert ticket in their lives, so their vote is irrelevant to me." He says, "Let's face it, BLACK SABBATH has never been media darlings. We're a people's band and that suits us just fine."
BLACK SABBATH have been eligible for induction for the past seven years.
BLACK SABBATH have once again been snubbed by the voting members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The Ozzy Osbourne-fronted band were a glaring omission from the list of the 2004 Inductees in the "Performer" category, which were announced earlier today (Nov. 20) by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Executive Director Suzan Evans.
The Nineteenth Annual Induction Ceremony, which will be held Monday, March 15 in New York at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, will feature inductions from the following artists:
JACKSON BROWNE
THE DELLS
GEORGE HARRISON
PRINCE
BOB SEGER
TRAFFIC
ZZ TOP
In commenting on this year's inductees, Evans said, "These inductees represent many influential genres of rock and roll, including pop, funk, soul, boogie and psychedelia. We expect this year's show to be unique and exciting with highly anticipated moments."
Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. Criteria considered includes the influence and significance of the artist's contribution to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll.
The Foundation's nominating committee, composed of rock and roll historians, selects nominees each year in the "artist" category. Ballots are then sent to an international voting body of about 700 rock experts.
Four years ago, Ozzy Osbourne attempted to take BLACK SABBATH's name off the Hall of Fame's 1999 nomination list, deeming the institution's nod "meaningless."
In an October 1999 letter to the Hall of Fame, Osbourne said: "Just take our name off the list. Save the ink. Forget about us. The nomination is meaningless, because it's not voted on by the fans. It's voted on by the supposed elite for the industry and the Media, who've never bought an album or concert ticket in their lives, so their vote is irrelevant to me." He says, "Let's face it, BLACK SABBATH has never been media darlings. We're a people's band and that suits us just fine."
BLACK SABBATH have been eligible for induction for the past seven years.
WITHIN Y: Debut Album Delayed
Swedish melodic death metallers WITHIN Y, who feature in their ranks former GARDENIAN drummer Thim Blom, have pushed back the release date of their debut album, "Extended Mental Dimensions", to February 9 through Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records).
The CD was recorded and mixed during August and early September at Meta4Music Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden. Artwork was created by art-wizard Niklas Sundin at Cabin Fever Media.
The complete track listing for "Extended Mental Dimensions" is as follows:
01. Lost in Solitude
02. God in Silence
03. Remains of a Shattered Illusion
04. Things
05. Injection
06. Face Down
07. Behold
08. Silently Leaving
09. Feeble and Weak
10. Sacred Lies
Swedish melodic death metallers WITHIN Y, who feature in their ranks former GARDENIAN drummer Thim Blom, have pushed back the release date of their debut album, "Extended Mental Dimensions", to February 9 through Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records).
The CD was recorded and mixed during August and early September at Meta4Music Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden. Artwork was created by art-wizard Niklas Sundin at Cabin Fever Media.
The complete track listing for "Extended Mental Dimensions" is as follows:
01. Lost in Solitude
02. God in Silence
03. Remains of a Shattered Illusion
04. Things
05. Injection
06. Face Down
07. Behold
08. Silently Leaving
09. Feeble and Weak
10. Sacred Lies
ALTARIA: More Finnish Tour Dates Announced
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA, who feature in their ranks SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen and NIGHTWISH six-stringer Emppu Vuorinen, are in the studio recording their sophomore album, "Divinity", for a May 2004 release through AOR Heaven sub-label Metal Heaven Records. In the meantime, the group will hit the road again in Finland in January 2004.
ALTARIA's "Invitation" Tour, Finland Pt.2:
Jan. 15 - Kuopio, FIN @ Henry´s
Jan. 16 - TBA
Jan. 17 - Turku, FIN @ Downtown
Jan. 21 - Tampere, FIN @ Hella
Jan. 22 - Helsinki, FIN @ Tavastia Club *
Jan. 23 - Vaasa, FIN @ Hullu Pullo
Jan. 24. - Oulu, FIN @ Loop
* with support act: URBAN TALE
ALTARIA's current lineup is completed by vocalist Taage Laiho (THERION, KILPI), bassist Marko Pukkila and drummer Tony Smedjebacka.
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA, who feature in their ranks SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen and NIGHTWISH six-stringer Emppu Vuorinen, are in the studio recording their sophomore album, "Divinity", for a May 2004 release through AOR Heaven sub-label Metal Heaven Records. In the meantime, the group will hit the road again in Finland in January 2004.
ALTARIA's "Invitation" Tour, Finland Pt.2:
Jan. 15 - Kuopio, FIN @ Henry´s
Jan. 16 - TBA
Jan. 17 - Turku, FIN @ Downtown
Jan. 21 - Tampere, FIN @ Hella
Jan. 22 - Helsinki, FIN @ Tavastia Club *
Jan. 23 - Vaasa, FIN @ Hullu Pullo
Jan. 24. - Oulu, FIN @ Loop
* with support act: URBAN TALE
ALTARIA's current lineup is completed by vocalist Taage Laiho (THERION, KILPI), bassist Marko Pukkila and drummer Tony Smedjebacka.
DARK TRANQUILLITY Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY have been confirmed for the next installment of the Tuska festival, which will take place next summer in Helsinki, Finland. More details will be announced soon. Tuska 2003 took place July 11-13 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki and featured appearances by TYPE O NEGATIVE, THE HAUNTED, STRATOVARIUS, SENTENCED, AMORPHIS, ARCH ENEMY, CHILDREN OF BODOM, EDGUY, FINNTROLL, LULLACRY, MINISTRY, SENTENCED, and SOULFLY, among others
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY have been confirmed for the next installment of the Tuska festival, which will take place next summer in Helsinki, Finland. More details will be announced soon. Tuska 2003 took place July 11-13 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki and featured appearances by TYPE O NEGATIVE, THE HAUNTED, STRATOVARIUS, SENTENCED, AMORPHIS, ARCH ENEMY, CHILDREN OF BODOM, EDGUY, FINNTROLL, LULLACRY, MINISTRY, SENTENCED, and SOULFLY, among others
SEPTIC FLESH Call It Quits
SEPTIC FLESH, considered by many to be the premier Greek extreme metal band, have officially split up. The following is band manager George Zacharopoulos' statement on the matter:
"It is my sad duty to inform you that SEPTIC FLESH has officially split up. After serious thinking the band decided that, due to various circumstances, they can no longer operate as a collective unit. Therefore a journey of 13 years came to an end. The band send their regards to all their fans and followers of the dreamlord, who remained loyal to the band all these years and sustained the nightmare of SEPTIC FLESH alive. We will never forget you. The Deamons will be watching you!"
SEPTIC FLESH, considered by many to be the premier Greek extreme metal band, have officially split up. The following is band manager George Zacharopoulos' statement on the matter:
"It is my sad duty to inform you that SEPTIC FLESH has officially split up. After serious thinking the band decided that, due to various circumstances, they can no longer operate as a collective unit. Therefore a journey of 13 years came to an end. The band send their regards to all their fans and followers of the dreamlord, who remained loyal to the band all these years and sustained the nightmare of SEPTIC FLESH alive. We will never forget you. The Deamons will be watching you!"
EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE Announce Tour Dates
Long-running Memphis hard rockers EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE have lined up the following dates during November/December:
Nov. 29 - Coal City, IL @ Regi's Battaboom
Dec. 01 - St. Louis, MO @ House of Rock
Dec. 03 - Lakewood, CO @ Eck's Saloon
Dec. 04 - Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub
Dec. 05 - Knoxville, TN @ Electric Ballroom
Dec. 06 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Clicks
Dec. 07 - Jackson, MS @ The Dock
Dec. 09 - Cincinnati, OH @ Sudsy Malones
Dec. 10 - Memphis, TN @ Newby's
Dec. 12 - Trenton, IL @ Jailhouse Rocks
Dec. 13 - Independence, MO @ Studio 24
Dec. 18 - Seminole, FL @ Boomerz
Dec. 21 - Nashville, TN @ Exit Inn
More dates will be announced soon
Long-running Memphis hard rockers EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE have lined up the following dates during November/December:
Nov. 29 - Coal City, IL @ Regi's Battaboom
Dec. 01 - St. Louis, MO @ House of Rock
Dec. 03 - Lakewood, CO @ Eck's Saloon
Dec. 04 - Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub
Dec. 05 - Knoxville, TN @ Electric Ballroom
Dec. 06 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Clicks
Dec. 07 - Jackson, MS @ The Dock
Dec. 09 - Cincinnati, OH @ Sudsy Malones
Dec. 10 - Memphis, TN @ Newby's
Dec. 12 - Trenton, IL @ Jailhouse Rocks
Dec. 13 - Independence, MO @ Studio 24
Dec. 18 - Seminole, FL @ Boomerz
Dec. 21 - Nashville, TN @ Exit Inn
More dates will be announced soon
MAYHEM To Team Up With DECAPITATED For European Tour
MAYHEM, DECAPITATED, and probably KRISIUN and ANAAL NATHRAKH will be teaming up for a European tour beginning on April 8 and running through May 16. More details will be made available soon.
In other news, DECAPITATED will join forces with ROTTING CHRIST, EXTOL, THUS DEFILED and ANATA for a 10-date trek through England, Scotland and Ireland beginning on March 20. A U.S. tour with CANNIBAL CORPSE (and possibly SATYRICON and VILE) will kick off on February 14 and will conclude on March 13.
DECAPITATED's third full-length album, "The Negatron", is due in February through Wicked World/Earache Records.
MAYHEM, DECAPITATED, and probably KRISIUN and ANAAL NATHRAKH will be teaming up for a European tour beginning on April 8 and running through May 16. More details will be made available soon.
In other news, DECAPITATED will join forces with ROTTING CHRIST, EXTOL, THUS DEFILED and ANATA for a 10-date trek through England, Scotland and Ireland beginning on March 20. A U.S. tour with CANNIBAL CORPSE (and possibly SATYRICON and VILE) will kick off on February 14 and will conclude on March 13.
DECAPITATED's third full-length album, "The Negatron", is due in February through Wicked World/Earache Records.
Thrash Documentary To Be Made Available On DVD
"Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, is scheduled to be completed in early 2004. An expanded DVD version with "tons" of bonus footage is in the works for late 2004.
As previously reported, METALLICA, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, VOIVOD, KREATOR, EXODUS, DISTURBED, SLIPKNOT, KITTIE, DEATH ANGEL and MESHUGGAH are among the bands covered in the documentary, which is tentatively due before the end of the year. The brainchild of director Rick Ernst, a longtime freelance producer for MTV, the film will include interviews, live performances and archival footage.
For more information on "Get Thrashed", visit the project's official web site at this location.
"Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, is scheduled to be completed in early 2004. An expanded DVD version with "tons" of bonus footage is in the works for late 2004.
As previously reported, METALLICA, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, VOIVOD, KREATOR, EXODUS, DISTURBED, SLIPKNOT, KITTIE, DEATH ANGEL and MESHUGGAH are among the bands covered in the documentary, which is tentatively due before the end of the year. The brainchild of director Rick Ernst, a longtime freelance producer for MTV, the film will include interviews, live performances and archival footage.
For more information on "Get Thrashed", visit the project's official web site at this location.
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, THE LOCUST, YOUR ENEMIES FRIENDS To Embark On North American Tour
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, THE LOCUST and YOUR ENEMIES FRIENDS will be teaming up for a U.S. tour beginning on January 14. Also appearing on the bill will be THE OATH (Jan. 14-27), ORTHRELM (Jan. 29-Feb. 10) and WRANGLER BRUTES (Feb. 11-29).
Confirmed dates are as follows:
Jan. 14 - Sauget, IL @ Pops
Jan. 15 - Kansas City, MO @ Spitfire
Jan. 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
Jan. 17 - Chicago, IL @ The Metro
Jan. 18 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Emerson Theatre
Jan. 20 - Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop
Jan. 21 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
Jan. 22 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
Jan. 23 - Toronto, ONT @ Opera House
Jan. 24 - London, ONT @ Call The Office
Jan. 25 - Guelph, ONT @ Trasheteria
Jan. 26 - Ottawa, ONT @ Babylon
Jan. 27 - Montreal, QUE @ Rainbow
Jan. 29 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Jan. 30 - Sayerville, NJ @ Krome
Jan. 31 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
Feb. 01 - New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom
Feb. 02 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Feb. 03 - Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz
Feb. 04 - Winston Salem, NC @ Ziggys
Feb. 05 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
Feb. 06 - Tampa, FL @ Twilight
Feb. 07 - Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
Feb. 09 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Beta Bar
Feb. 10 - Columbia, SC @ Uncle Doctors
Feb. 11 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Feb. 12 - Nashville, TN @ Exit In
Feb. 13 - Memphis, TN @ The Hi Tone
Feb. 14 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
Feb. 15 - New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues (w/ SOILENT GREEN replacing THE LOCUST)
Feb. 16 - Houston, TX @ The Engine Room
Feb. 17 - Austin, TX @ Emos
Feb. 18 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
Feb. 20 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
Feb. 21 - San Diego, CA @ Epicenter
Feb. 22 - Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
Feb. 23 - Los Angeles, CA @ House Of Blues
Feb. 24 - Davis, CA @ Uc-Davis
Feb. 25 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims
Feb. 27 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom
Feb. 28 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox
Feb. 29 - Vancouver, BC @ Mesa Luna
Mar. 03 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird (DILLINGER only)
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, THE LOCUST and YOUR ENEMIES FRIENDS will be teaming up for a U.S. tour beginning on January 14. Also appearing on the bill will be THE OATH (Jan. 14-27), ORTHRELM (Jan. 29-Feb. 10) and WRANGLER BRUTES (Feb. 11-29).
Confirmed dates are as follows:
Jan. 14 - Sauget, IL @ Pops
Jan. 15 - Kansas City, MO @ Spitfire
Jan. 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
Jan. 17 - Chicago, IL @ The Metro
Jan. 18 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Emerson Theatre
Jan. 20 - Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop
Jan. 21 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
Jan. 22 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
Jan. 23 - Toronto, ONT @ Opera House
Jan. 24 - London, ONT @ Call The Office
Jan. 25 - Guelph, ONT @ Trasheteria
Jan. 26 - Ottawa, ONT @ Babylon
Jan. 27 - Montreal, QUE @ Rainbow
Jan. 29 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Jan. 30 - Sayerville, NJ @ Krome
Jan. 31 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
Feb. 01 - New York, NY @ The Bowery Ballroom
Feb. 02 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Feb. 03 - Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz
Feb. 04 - Winston Salem, NC @ Ziggys
Feb. 05 - Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
Feb. 06 - Tampa, FL @ Twilight
Feb. 07 - Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
Feb. 09 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Beta Bar
Feb. 10 - Columbia, SC @ Uncle Doctors
Feb. 11 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Feb. 12 - Nashville, TN @ Exit In
Feb. 13 - Memphis, TN @ The Hi Tone
Feb. 14 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
Feb. 15 - New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues (w/ SOILENT GREEN replacing THE LOCUST)
Feb. 16 - Houston, TX @ The Engine Room
Feb. 17 - Austin, TX @ Emos
Feb. 18 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
Feb. 20 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
Feb. 21 - San Diego, CA @ Epicenter
Feb. 22 - Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
Feb. 23 - Los Angeles, CA @ House Of Blues
Feb. 24 - Davis, CA @ Uc-Davis
Feb. 25 - San Francisco, CA @ Slims
Feb. 27 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom
Feb. 28 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox
Feb. 29 - Vancouver, BC @ Mesa Luna
Mar. 03 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird (DILLINGER only)
11.20.2003
SLAYER To Sign Copies Of Box Set At San Francisco In-Store
SLAYER will be signing copies of their long-awaited "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" box set on Monday night (November 24) at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) at Tower Records in San Francisco.
Here's the store info:
Tower Records/Video
2525 Jones Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 885-0500
As previously reported, "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" includes tracks spanning every SLAYER album since 1986, soundtrack cuts, Japan-only tracks, more than a dozen rarities, and a DVD of live performances spanning 20 years, all digitally remastered. The deluxe edition adds a full-length concert CD from SLAYER's 2002 "God Hates Us All" tour stop in Anaheim, California, presented in a "blood pack" sleeve (with faux blood and floating skulls). The tour was the band's first with original drummer Dave Lombardo since 1992. The deluxe edition also includes a wall banner and replica backstage laminate. Both editions have an extensive, 60-page booklet spotlighting a history based on interviews with each member and long-time producer Rick Rubin.
SLAYER will be signing copies of their long-awaited "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" box set on Monday night (November 24) at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) at Tower Records in San Francisco.
Here's the store info:
Tower Records/Video
2525 Jones Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 885-0500
As previously reported, "Soundtrack To The Apocalypse" includes tracks spanning every SLAYER album since 1986, soundtrack cuts, Japan-only tracks, more than a dozen rarities, and a DVD of live performances spanning 20 years, all digitally remastered. The deluxe edition adds a full-length concert CD from SLAYER's 2002 "God Hates Us All" tour stop in Anaheim, California, presented in a "blood pack" sleeve (with faux blood and floating skulls). The tour was the band's first with original drummer Dave Lombardo since 1992. The deluxe edition also includes a wall banner and replica backstage laminate. Both editions have an extensive, 60-page booklet spotlighting a history based on interviews with each member and long-time producer Rick Rubin.
OPETH Explain Chilean Concert Cancellations
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following explanation for the group's cancelled concerts in Santiago, Chile:
"We are very sorry for this, but I want to stress out that situation was out of our hands. We went to Mexico in order to do that gig + go to Santiago for another two. We we're all very excited about this!! Please don't think that we deliberately wanted this. Would you travel for 15 hours just to cancel gigs??
"Reason is the sheer incompetence of the Mexican and Chilean promoters. I believe they're called Dilemma Productions. They had given us a flight routing to Chile that was impossible for us to make. We had a contract for a straight flight there. On the day of the gig in Mexico, Dilemma revealed that we we're on a flight bound for Costa Rica at 5 in the morning where we would have to spend 12 hours in a transit hall. And they wanted us to leave instantly after the Mexico city gig. Dilemma deliberately kept the flight details a secret until the very last minute thinking that the stress factor might have us go regardless of what kind of trip it would be.
"On top of this we never got paid the money for the 3 gigs. We're told it was being paid but never saw a receipt.
"The return flight would have us getting off in Lima/Peru to change flights. The leeway to next flight would have been less than an hour to get 9 people + 20 or so items through customs and checked in to the next flight. This is obviously impossible!
"We always intended to go to Chile. I hope you understand this! Dilemma offered to try and fix new tickets during Sunday morning. They got back to us saying we've got tickets Monday morning. Fine!! So, as we're getting ready to go, Dilemma calls yet once again saying that now, all of a sudden we DON'T have the tickets anymore...that they're sorry!
"I am so sorry that Dilemma Productions have made this mess. As always, we'll take the blame personally anyways, but we want you to know that this was out of our hands and that we ALWAYS intended and really looked forward to going to Santiago and Chile.
"We sincerely hope that we can make this up to you in a near future.
"Best regards,
"Mikael, on behalf of OPETH"
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following explanation for the group's cancelled concerts in Santiago, Chile:
"We are very sorry for this, but I want to stress out that situation was out of our hands. We went to Mexico in order to do that gig + go to Santiago for another two. We we're all very excited about this!! Please don't think that we deliberately wanted this. Would you travel for 15 hours just to cancel gigs??
"Reason is the sheer incompetence of the Mexican and Chilean promoters. I believe they're called Dilemma Productions. They had given us a flight routing to Chile that was impossible for us to make. We had a contract for a straight flight there. On the day of the gig in Mexico, Dilemma revealed that we we're on a flight bound for Costa Rica at 5 in the morning where we would have to spend 12 hours in a transit hall. And they wanted us to leave instantly after the Mexico city gig. Dilemma deliberately kept the flight details a secret until the very last minute thinking that the stress factor might have us go regardless of what kind of trip it would be.
"On top of this we never got paid the money for the 3 gigs. We're told it was being paid but never saw a receipt.
"The return flight would have us getting off in Lima/Peru to change flights. The leeway to next flight would have been less than an hour to get 9 people + 20 or so items through customs and checked in to the next flight. This is obviously impossible!
"We always intended to go to Chile. I hope you understand this! Dilemma offered to try and fix new tickets during Sunday morning. They got back to us saying we've got tickets Monday morning. Fine!! So, as we're getting ready to go, Dilemma calls yet once again saying that now, all of a sudden we DON'T have the tickets anymore...that they're sorry!
"I am so sorry that Dilemma Productions have made this mess. As always, we'll take the blame personally anyways, but we want you to know that this was out of our hands and that we ALWAYS intended and really looked forward to going to Santiago and Chile.
"We sincerely hope that we can make this up to you in a near future.
"Best regards,
"Mikael, on behalf of OPETH"
NIKKI SIXX: MÖTLEY CRÜE Reunion Tour 'Likely' In 2004
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has told Launch Radio Networks that the band will most likely embark on a reunion tour next year. Sixx said that the bandmembers — including frontman Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, and drummer Tommy Lee — have had their personal issues in the past, but that they seem to be ready for a reunion tour: "I talked to Tommy a couple nights ago, and he's like, 'I've looked forward to going (and) making some new music,' and we talked about that," Nikki said. "Who knows what it'll sound like, what it'll be like, but it'll be us. We've been offered the Ozzfest twice, but it's been hard to get Vince and Tommy on the same page as far as wanting to play together. I think all that water's under the bridge now." [Listen to a Real Audio clip of Sixx here]
As previously reported, MÖTLEY CRÜE are strongly rumored to be in talks with the organizers of Sweden Rock festival about making an appearance at next year's event, set to be held June 10-12, 2004 in Sölvesborg, Sweden.
Last week saw the release of the four-CD box set, "Music To Crash Your Car To, Vol. 1", which features expanded editions of the first four MÖTLEY CRÜE albums, and the DVD collection "Greatest Video Hits", which compiles 21 of the group's videos.
(Thanks: www.ratdaddyvince.com)
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has told Launch Radio Networks that the band will most likely embark on a reunion tour next year. Sixx said that the bandmembers — including frontman Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, and drummer Tommy Lee — have had their personal issues in the past, but that they seem to be ready for a reunion tour: "I talked to Tommy a couple nights ago, and he's like, 'I've looked forward to going (and) making some new music,' and we talked about that," Nikki said. "Who knows what it'll sound like, what it'll be like, but it'll be us. We've been offered the Ozzfest twice, but it's been hard to get Vince and Tommy on the same page as far as wanting to play together. I think all that water's under the bridge now." [Listen to a Real Audio clip of Sixx here]
As previously reported, MÖTLEY CRÜE are strongly rumored to be in talks with the organizers of Sweden Rock festival about making an appearance at next year's event, set to be held June 10-12, 2004 in Sölvesborg, Sweden.
Last week saw the release of the four-CD box set, "Music To Crash Your Car To, Vol. 1", which features expanded editions of the first four MÖTLEY CRÜE albums, and the DVD collection "Greatest Video Hits", which compiles 21 of the group's videos.
(Thanks: www.ratdaddyvince.com)
TO/DIE/FOR To Play First Gig With Session Vocalist
Finnish goth-metallers TO/DIE/FOR will play at the Riviera club in Kouvola (Finland) on Wednesday, November 26. The concert will mark the group's first live performance with session vocalist Juha Kylmänen (FOR MY PAIN, REFLEXION), following the departure of Jape Perätalo in August. Support at the gig will come from ACCESS BEYOND. A Mexican tour will follow in late February.
As previously reported, Perätalo's new band, TIAGA, features ex-TO/DIE/FOR guitarist Juppe "J.P." Sutela, ex-NEW DAWN FOUNDATION drummer/ex-TO/DIE/FOR drum tech Santtu Lonka, current TO/DIE/FOR guitarist Mika "Alli" Ahtiainen, and ex-H.I.M./NEW DAWN FOUNDATION keyboardist Juska Salminen.
Finnish goth-metallers TO/DIE/FOR will play at the Riviera club in Kouvola (Finland) on Wednesday, November 26. The concert will mark the group's first live performance with session vocalist Juha Kylmänen (FOR MY PAIN, REFLEXION), following the departure of Jape Perätalo in August. Support at the gig will come from ACCESS BEYOND. A Mexican tour will follow in late February.
As previously reported, Perätalo's new band, TIAGA, features ex-TO/DIE/FOR guitarist Juppe "J.P." Sutela, ex-NEW DAWN FOUNDATION drummer/ex-TO/DIE/FOR drum tech Santtu Lonka, current TO/DIE/FOR guitarist Mika "Alli" Ahtiainen, and ex-H.I.M./NEW DAWN FOUNDATION keyboardist Juska Salminen.
ANTHRAX, CHILDREN OF BODOM, MAYHEM Confirmed For WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
ANTHRAX, BAL-SAGOTH, CATHEDRAL, CHILDREN OF BODOM, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DESTRUCTION, EKTOMORF, HYPOCRISY, MAYHEM, SCHANDMAUL and ZODIAC MINDWARP are the latest bands confirmed for the 2004 edition of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany
According to an official newsletter from the festival's organizers, next year's event will be a celebration of the festival's 15th anniversary with special performances by "new hits, old hits, reunions, newcomers and top acts."
The list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows:
AMON AMARTH
ANTHRAX
BAL-SAGOTH
BRAINSTORM
BÖHSE ONKELZ
CANNIBAL CORPSE
CATHEDRAL
CHILDREN OF BODOM
DESTRUCTION
EKTOMORF
GRAVE DIGGER
HYPOCRISY
MAYHEM
NEVERMORE
SAXON
SCHANDMAUL
ZODIAC MINDWARP
More confirmations will be announced soon.
ANTHRAX, BAL-SAGOTH, CATHEDRAL, CHILDREN OF BODOM, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DESTRUCTION, EKTOMORF, HYPOCRISY, MAYHEM, SCHANDMAUL and ZODIAC MINDWARP are the latest bands confirmed for the 2004 edition of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany
According to an official newsletter from the festival's organizers, next year's event will be a celebration of the festival's 15th anniversary with special performances by "new hits, old hits, reunions, newcomers and top acts."
The list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows:
AMON AMARTH
ANTHRAX
BAL-SAGOTH
BRAINSTORM
BÖHSE ONKELZ
CANNIBAL CORPSE
CATHEDRAL
CHILDREN OF BODOM
DESTRUCTION
EKTOMORF
GRAVE DIGGER
HYPOCRISY
MAYHEM
NEVERMORE
SAXON
SCHANDMAUL
ZODIAC MINDWARP
More confirmations will be announced soon.
RAMMSTEIN Get The Symphonic Treatment
"Mein Herz Brennt", performed by the Dresden Symphony Orchestra and based on texts written by RAMMSTEIN, will celebrate its world premiere on Thursday (Nov. 20), according to DW-World.de.
The band themselves were not involved with the project, but their lyrics captured the imagination of Sven Helbig. The founder of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra came up with the idea of basing a classical song cycle on their texts when he noticed how much RAMMSTEIN's recurring themes of sorrow, loneliness and yearning were anchored in the 19th century German Romantic tradition.
"The first thing I noticed about RAMMSTEIN were the texts," says Helbig. "Then later I was attracted to the energy of the music, and the power of the material. The challenge was to transform this material into a classical song cycle without toadying to RAMMSTEIN fans or jumping on a bandwagon."
He solved the problem by commissioning Dresden-based composer Torsten Rasch to create a contemporary, orchestral song-cycle to be performed by the 110 musicians of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Carewe. Vocals are supplied by René Pape, an opera star at the New York Metropolitan Opera and USA Vocalist of the Year 2002, who joins forces with gravelly-voiced German actress Katharina Thalbach, familiar to international audiences from Volker Schlöndorff's film "The Tin Drum". Thalbach's spoken-word rendition of RAMMSTEIN's lyrics perfectly sets off Pape's classically-trained baritone.
"Mein Herz Brennt" (German for "My Heart Burns") will be performed at the Kulturpalast Dresden on Nov. 20 and at the Berlin Arena on Nov. 21.
"Mein Herz Brennt", performed by the Dresden Symphony Orchestra and based on texts written by RAMMSTEIN, will celebrate its world premiere on Thursday (Nov. 20), according to DW-World.de.
The band themselves were not involved with the project, but their lyrics captured the imagination of Sven Helbig. The founder of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra came up with the idea of basing a classical song cycle on their texts when he noticed how much RAMMSTEIN's recurring themes of sorrow, loneliness and yearning were anchored in the 19th century German Romantic tradition.
"The first thing I noticed about RAMMSTEIN were the texts," says Helbig. "Then later I was attracted to the energy of the music, and the power of the material. The challenge was to transform this material into a classical song cycle without toadying to RAMMSTEIN fans or jumping on a bandwagon."
He solved the problem by commissioning Dresden-based composer Torsten Rasch to create a contemporary, orchestral song-cycle to be performed by the 110 musicians of the Dresden Symphony Orchestra, conducted by John Carewe. Vocals are supplied by René Pape, an opera star at the New York Metropolitan Opera and USA Vocalist of the Year 2002, who joins forces with gravelly-voiced German actress Katharina Thalbach, familiar to international audiences from Volker Schlöndorff's film "The Tin Drum". Thalbach's spoken-word rendition of RAMMSTEIN's lyrics perfectly sets off Pape's classically-trained baritone.
"Mein Herz Brennt" (German for "My Heart Burns") will be performed at the Kulturpalast Dresden on Nov. 20 and at the Berlin Arena on Nov. 21.
MARDUK: Vocalist LEGION Out!
Swedish black metallers MARDUK have parted ways with vocalist Legion. No explanation was given for his departure. A replacement for Legion has already been found and will be announced very soon, according to a post on the band's web site.
As a result of Legion's departure, MARDUK have been forced to cancel their previously announced appearances in Greece and at the Blackest of the Black Festival in London.
Swedish black metallers MARDUK have parted ways with vocalist Legion. No explanation was given for his departure. A replacement for Legion has already been found and will be announced very soon, according to a post on the band's web site.
As a result of Legion's departure, MARDUK have been forced to cancel their previously announced appearances in Greece and at the Blackest of the Black Festival in London.
TIAGA: Former TO/DIE/FOR Singer Launches New Band
TIAGA, the new Finnish goth-metal band featuring ex-TO/DIE/FOR singer Jape Perätalo, ex-TO/DIE/FOR guitarist Juppe "J.P." Sutela, ex-NEW DAWN FOUNDATION drummer/ex-TO/DIE/FOR drum tech Santtu Lonka, current TO/DIE/FOR guitarist Mika "Alli" Ahtiainen, and ex-H.I.M./NEW DAWN FOUNDATION keyboardist Juska Salminen, have completed work on a three-song demo containing the tracks "Forever Autumn", "World Is Made For Me" and "No Turning Back". Download the song "No Turning Back" in MP3 format at this location.
TIAGA, the new Finnish goth-metal band featuring ex-TO/DIE/FOR singer Jape Perätalo, ex-TO/DIE/FOR guitarist Juppe "J.P." Sutela, ex-NEW DAWN FOUNDATION drummer/ex-TO/DIE/FOR drum tech Santtu Lonka, current TO/DIE/FOR guitarist Mika "Alli" Ahtiainen, and ex-H.I.M./NEW DAWN FOUNDATION keyboardist Juska Salminen, have completed work on a three-song demo containing the tracks "Forever Autumn", "World Is Made For Me" and "No Turning Back". Download the song "No Turning Back" in MP3 format at this location.
BERSERK - "Rites Of Supremacy"
XTREEM MUSIC promotions presents:
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BERSERK - "Rites Of Supremacy"
1. Rites Of Supremacy
2. Astapa's Ashes
3. Berserker's Blood
4. De Este A Oeste
5. Gaze At The Sky
6. Blood Of The Gods
7. Journey To Eternity
- ENGLISH -
BERSERK was born in 1998 under the name of Abaddon. Some months later, in November, a new member called Obitus (synthesizers) joined the band. Then they decided to change the name by the current BERSERK, because this is more appropriate for our pagan ideals.
In December 1999, BERSERK recorded their first demo "Return of The Ancient Laws", containing 4 songs and getting very good comments. Then in June 2000, Gog was fired and then Nazak joined as new vocalist. Right after this, the band started the recording sessions for their debut album "...From the Celtiberian Woods", that was later released by Oaken Shield (France), sublabel of Adipocere Records.
In July of 2002, BERSERK recorded the second album called "Rites of Supremacy" in the Artica Studios of Ciudad Real. The artist "Abigor" worked in the great artwork of the new CD. Obitus left the band in October of the same year. The new album was finally released by Oaken Shield/ Adipocere Rec. in July 2003.
* Enter the "promotions" section of XTREEM MUSIC to download a high quality mp3 song of BERSERK!!!
- If you want to have your CD promoted through XTREEM MUSIC, write us at info@xtreemmusic.com or see conditions in our site!!
XTREEM MUSIC promotions presents:
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BERSERK - "Rites Of Supremacy"
1. Rites Of Supremacy
2. Astapa's Ashes
3. Berserker's Blood
4. De Este A Oeste
5. Gaze At The Sky
6. Blood Of The Gods
7. Journey To Eternity
- ENGLISH -
BERSERK was born in 1998 under the name of Abaddon. Some months later, in November, a new member called Obitus (synthesizers) joined the band. Then they decided to change the name by the current BERSERK, because this is more appropriate for our pagan ideals.
In December 1999, BERSERK recorded their first demo "Return of The Ancient Laws", containing 4 songs and getting very good comments. Then in June 2000, Gog was fired and then Nazak joined as new vocalist. Right after this, the band started the recording sessions for their debut album "...From the Celtiberian Woods", that was later released by Oaken Shield (France), sublabel of Adipocere Records.
In July of 2002, BERSERK recorded the second album called "Rites of Supremacy" in the Artica Studios of Ciudad Real. The artist "Abigor" worked in the great artwork of the new CD. Obitus left the band in October of the same year. The new album was finally released by Oaken Shield/ Adipocere Rec. in July 2003.
* Enter the "promotions" section of XTREEM MUSIC to download a high quality mp3 song of BERSERK!!!
- If you want to have your CD promoted through XTREEM MUSIC, write us at info@xtreemmusic.com or see conditions in our site!!
Upcoming Relapse-related shows in the Philly-area (The End, ATP, DEP, etc.)
Upcoming Relapse-related shows in the Philly-area (The End, ATP, DEP, etc.)
Saturday, November 22 @ The First Unitarian Church
Between the Buried & Me (Victory Records)
A Life Once Lost (Philly's own, Deathwish, Inc.)
THE END (Relapse, from Toronto)
End of the Universe (ex-Converge, Jesuit)
3 pm sharp afternoon matinee
All Ages
$8
@ The First Unitarian Church
22nd & Chestnut
Philadelphia, PA
For more information please access www.R5Productions.com or www.Relapse.com
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Friday, December 12 @ The First Unitarian Church
Pelican (Hydrahead)
DYSRHYTHMIA (Philly's own, on Relapse)
Khanate (doom supergroup, Southern Lord
and more tba
7 pm sharp afternoon matinee
All Ages
$8
@ The First Unitarian Church
22nd & Chestnut
Philadelphia, PA
For more information please access www.R5Productions.com or www.Relapse.com
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Saturday, December 13 @ The Balcony Bar
ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY (Relapse Records)
Omegalord
Supernatural Birth Machine
and more
and one more band tba
8 pm doors
9 pm start
$8
@ The Balcony Bar
1003 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA
215-922-5900
For more information please access www.TheTroc.com or www.Relapse.com
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Saturday, January 31st
The DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN (Relapse)
The Locust (Epitaph)
Your Enemies Friends
Orthrelm
7 pm doors
All Ages
$13
@ The Balcony Bar
1003 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA
215-922-5900
For more information please access www.TheTroc.com or www.Relapse.com
Upcoming Relapse-related shows in the Philly-area (The End, ATP, DEP, etc.)
Saturday, November 22 @ The First Unitarian Church
Between the Buried & Me (Victory Records)
A Life Once Lost (Philly's own, Deathwish, Inc.)
THE END (Relapse, from Toronto)
End of the Universe (ex-Converge, Jesuit)
3 pm sharp afternoon matinee
All Ages
$8
@ The First Unitarian Church
22nd & Chestnut
Philadelphia, PA
For more information please access www.R5Productions.com or www.Relapse.com
********************************
Friday, December 12 @ The First Unitarian Church
Pelican (Hydrahead)
DYSRHYTHMIA (Philly's own, on Relapse)
Khanate (doom supergroup, Southern Lord
and more tba
7 pm sharp afternoon matinee
All Ages
$8
@ The First Unitarian Church
22nd & Chestnut
Philadelphia, PA
For more information please access www.R5Productions.com or www.Relapse.com
********************************
Saturday, December 13 @ The Balcony Bar
ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY (Relapse Records)
Omegalord
Supernatural Birth Machine
and more
and one more band tba
8 pm doors
9 pm start
$8
@ The Balcony Bar
1003 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA
215-922-5900
For more information please access www.TheTroc.com or www.Relapse.com
********************************
Saturday, January 31st
The DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN (Relapse)
The Locust (Epitaph)
Your Enemies Friends
Orthrelm
7 pm doors
All Ages
$13
@ The Balcony Bar
1003 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA
215-922-5900
For more information please access www.TheTroc.com or www.Relapse.com
KARMAGEDDON MEDIA NEWSLETTER - EDITION NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
- KARMAGEDDON MEDIA -
< NEWSLETTER - EDITION NOVEMBER / DECEMBER >
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- ARTHEMESIA -
www.arthemesia.blackmetal.fi
In December ArthemesiA will start the pre-production for their upcoming ShamaNatahS-album. The band will record demo-versions of the songs Patheme, The Order of the Opposite Force, ShamaNatahS and Transcendental Mindflow - Into the Cosmos Unknown. According to bandleader Valtias the band can announce a new drummer soon: "we are very optimistic about the drummer-situation, it's about 90% sure we will get one of the best Finnish drummers to record this album. We will announce his name very soon".
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- CRUACHAN -
www.cruachan.cjb.net
Cover artwork for the upcoming Cruachan-album (Pagan) will be painted by John Howe, the leading JRR Tolkien illustrator and the conceptual artist from The Lord of the Rings-movies. A brand-new sound sample of the Pagan-album can be downloaded on the band's website.
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- DIMENSION F3H -
www.dimensionf3h.com
Dimension F3h recently said farewell to Mr. Thunderforce (drums) and session bass player Mr. Krokmo. In an official statement Dimension F3h mastermind Morfeus explains: "since both could not spend enough time on Dimension F3h the decision was made to end the co-operation. No hard feelings from any of us. We have already recruited a new bass session member in the person of Mr. Moe and a drummer is on the testing stage at the moment".
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- HEARSE -
www.hearse.se
Vocalist Johan Liiva decided to leave his other band Non Exist to concentrate on Hearse.
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- MORIFADE -
www.morifade.com
Morifade is confirmed to play at the upcoming 2000 Decibel Festival. The festival will take place in Bengtsfors, Sweden on the 21st and 22nd of May 2004.
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- NECROPHOBIC -
www.necrophobic.net
Necrophobic will perform live with Naglfar as support at Norrlands Operan in Umea, Sweden on the 13th of December. A new album is to be recorded in 2004.
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- PRIMORDIAL -
www.primordialweb.tk
Primordial will perform live at Rosetta Bar in Belfast, N. Ireland on the 27th of December.
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- SEPTIC FLESH -
www.septicflesh.com
"It is my sad duty to inform you that Septic Flesh has officially split up. After serious thinking the band decided that, due to various circumstances, they can no longer operate as a collective unit. Therefore a journey of 13 years came to an end. The band send their regards to all their fans and followers of the dreamlord, who remained loyal to the band all these years and sustained the nightmare of Septic Flesh alive. We will never forget you. The Deamons will be watching you!"
= Official statement by George Zacharopoulos (band manager Septic Flesh).
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- SOULREAPER -
www.soulreaper.tk
Soulreaper will perform live at the Nocturnal Club in Gothenburg, Sweden on the 13th of December.
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- THYRFING -
www.thyrfing.com
Guitarist Henrik Svegsjö has taken off for a 6 month trip to New Zealand. Due to this (among other things) no further live-gigs will be done until the summer of 2004. In the meanwhile, the rest of the band will put on their thinking-hats and try to create the most fundamental parts of what will be the fifth Thyrfing-album. The first bricks have been laid and they promise us that they will present an album in the usual Thyrfing-tradition!
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- KARMAGEDDON MEDIA -
OCTOBER 2003:
* TORTURE KILLER - For Maggots To Devour CD
* NOCTURNUS - The Nocturnus Demos CD
* AETERNUS - Beyond The Wandering Moon CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
* AETERNUS - .... And So The Night Became CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
NOVEMBER 2003:
* AETERNUS - Shadows Of Old CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
* AETERNUS - Ascension Of Terror CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
- KARMAGEDDON MEDIA -
< NEWSLETTER - EDITION NOVEMBER / DECEMBER >
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- ARTHEMESIA -
www.arthemesia.blackmetal.fi
In December ArthemesiA will start the pre-production for their upcoming ShamaNatahS-album. The band will record demo-versions of the songs Patheme, The Order of the Opposite Force, ShamaNatahS and Transcendental Mindflow - Into the Cosmos Unknown. According to bandleader Valtias the band can announce a new drummer soon: "we are very optimistic about the drummer-situation, it's about 90% sure we will get one of the best Finnish drummers to record this album. We will announce his name very soon".
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- CRUACHAN -
www.cruachan.cjb.net
Cover artwork for the upcoming Cruachan-album (Pagan) will be painted by John Howe, the leading JRR Tolkien illustrator and the conceptual artist from The Lord of the Rings-movies. A brand-new sound sample of the Pagan-album can be downloaded on the band's website.
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- DIMENSION F3H -
www.dimensionf3h.com
Dimension F3h recently said farewell to Mr. Thunderforce (drums) and session bass player Mr. Krokmo. In an official statement Dimension F3h mastermind Morfeus explains: "since both could not spend enough time on Dimension F3h the decision was made to end the co-operation. No hard feelings from any of us. We have already recruited a new bass session member in the person of Mr. Moe and a drummer is on the testing stage at the moment".
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- HEARSE -
www.hearse.se
Vocalist Johan Liiva decided to leave his other band Non Exist to concentrate on Hearse.
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- MORIFADE -
www.morifade.com
Morifade is confirmed to play at the upcoming 2000 Decibel Festival. The festival will take place in Bengtsfors, Sweden on the 21st and 22nd of May 2004.
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- NECROPHOBIC -
www.necrophobic.net
Necrophobic will perform live with Naglfar as support at Norrlands Operan in Umea, Sweden on the 13th of December. A new album is to be recorded in 2004.
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- PRIMORDIAL -
www.primordialweb.tk
Primordial will perform live at Rosetta Bar in Belfast, N. Ireland on the 27th of December.
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- SEPTIC FLESH -
www.septicflesh.com
"It is my sad duty to inform you that Septic Flesh has officially split up. After serious thinking the band decided that, due to various circumstances, they can no longer operate as a collective unit. Therefore a journey of 13 years came to an end. The band send their regards to all their fans and followers of the dreamlord, who remained loyal to the band all these years and sustained the nightmare of Septic Flesh alive. We will never forget you. The Deamons will be watching you!"
= Official statement by George Zacharopoulos (band manager Septic Flesh).
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- SOULREAPER -
www.soulreaper.tk
Soulreaper will perform live at the Nocturnal Club in Gothenburg, Sweden on the 13th of December.
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- THYRFING -
www.thyrfing.com
Guitarist Henrik Svegsjö has taken off for a 6 month trip to New Zealand. Due to this (among other things) no further live-gigs will be done until the summer of 2004. In the meanwhile, the rest of the band will put on their thinking-hats and try to create the most fundamental parts of what will be the fifth Thyrfing-album. The first bricks have been laid and they promise us that they will present an album in the usual Thyrfing-tradition!
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- KARMAGEDDON MEDIA -
OCTOBER 2003:
* TORTURE KILLER - For Maggots To Devour CD
* NOCTURNUS - The Nocturnus Demos CD
* AETERNUS - Beyond The Wandering Moon CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
* AETERNUS - .... And So The Night Became CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
NOVEMBER 2003:
* AETERNUS - Shadows Of Old CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
* AETERNUS - Ascension Of Terror CD (remastered/new artwork/bonustracks)
official e-mail of the band Blinded by Faith info@blindedbyfaith.com
A new Website!!!
Blinded by Faith will finally have his new website, which will be
entirely redesigne info@blindedbyfaith.com d. English version will be online soon. Please note that the official e-mail of the band is now info@blindedbyfaith.com and not the one which figure on the two cds.
The song “Burning Rebellion”, from the album “Under an Occult Sun”,
appears on the Knuckletracks compilation of the issue # 74 of Brave Words & Bloody
Knuckles magazine.
Upcoming Shows
Thursday 4th
Chez Dagobert
600 Grande Allée Est
Québec
10 :30pm
Free
Friday 5th
Salle des Chevaliers de Colomb
Ste-Marie de Beauce
8 pm
5$
A new Website!!!
Blinded by Faith will finally have his new website, which will be
entirely redesigne info@blindedbyfaith.com d. English version will be online soon. Please note that the official e-mail of the band is now info@blindedbyfaith.com and not the one which figure on the two cds.
The song “Burning Rebellion”, from the album “Under an Occult Sun”,
appears on the Knuckletracks compilation of the issue # 74 of Brave Words & Bloody
Knuckles magazine.
Upcoming Shows
Thursday 4th
Chez Dagobert
600 Grande Allée Est
Québec
10 :30pm
Free
Friday 5th
Salle des Chevaliers de Colomb
Ste-Marie de Beauce
8 pm
5$
Razorback Rec. distro update: 11/20/03
RAZORBACK RECORDS Distribution Update 11/20/03
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
(Check web site for other CDs we have in stock!)
We now accept regular Visa/Mastercard and Discover credit card payments
in addition to Paypal! 100% Secure 128 Bit SSL!
new stuff in stock:
BUTCHER ABC
"Butchered At Birthday" mini-CD
awesome, totally heavy, down-tuned splatter gore metal from Japan,
featuring ex members of CSSO!! Sounds like a deranged mixture of Impaled,
Gut, and Impetigo! A must have release, get it now!! This rules!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
BLOOD FREAK
"Sleaze Merchants" CD
cult grind/gore horror metal!! Brand new release on Razorback Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
AMAYMON / PURULENCE
split CD
cult classic, early 90's split CD release from two oldschool death
metal bands!
Hard to find, get it here now!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CAEDERE
"Mass Emission" CD
their brand new, full-length album of crushing, brutal death metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
THE CHASM
"Conjuration Of The Spectral Empire" CD
masters of dark, eerie death metal from Mexico!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CRYPT OF KERBEROS
"World Of Myths" CD
hard to find, rare, early 90's dark, twisted death metal
from Sweden!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
DISGORGE (CA)
"She Lay Gutted" CD
their first full-length album, back in stock!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GENITAL GRINDER
"s/t" CD
15 tracks of ripping, oldschool, early 90's death/grind insanity! Hard
to find!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GRAVEWURM
"Dark Souls Of Hell" CD
limited edition release on Witch's Brew Records of old school,
blackened death/thrash mayhem from America! Fans of Nunslaughter should seek
this band out!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GRAVEWURM
"Into Battle" CD
another cult, limited edition release from Witch's Brew Records, and
even more wicked death/thrash hell metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
HATEWORK
"Madbent For Disaster" CD
awesome, classic thrash metal, 80's style! Fans of old Exodus, Tankard,
etc. need this!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
IMPURE (Spain)
"Corpses...Intense Stench" CD
brutal death metal rampage for Suffocation fans! Includes bonus CD-Rom
video track!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
PUSTULATED
"Inherited Cryptorchidism" CD
their brand new, full-length album of even more technical, brutal death
metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
SAPROFFAGO
"Bestial Horrible Thoughts" CD
10 songs of Suffocation-worshipping brutal death metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
TOXIC HOLOCAUST
"Evil Never Dies" CD
a must have, awesome thrash metal album from hell! Features great
artwork from Jake(Tales From Uranus comics)! Excellent new band keeping the
80's sound alive!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VEXED
"Nightmare Holocaust" CD
pure 80's worshipping, oldschool thrash metal horror! Tons of killer
riffs explode with devastating results!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VORKREIST
"Sabbathical Flesh Possession" CD
10 songs of evil, skull-bashing death metal, on Xtreem Music from
Spain!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VULGAR PIGEONS
"Summary Execution" CD
back in stock! Raging grind from California! Their first full-length
album.
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ZUBROWSKA
"One On Six" CD
extremely technical, twisted grind/metal for fans of Cephalic Carnage
and other strange tech-metal bands!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GENOCRUSH FEROX
"The Sepulchre Strangulation" CD
Cult Swedish death metal! Includes their two demos "The Sepulchre
Devestation" and "Glory Glory Strangulation"- nine awesome tracks! Released
by Escorbuto Recordings!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NUNWHORE COMMANDO 666
"World Whore 3" mini-CD
sick goreporn/grind with members from Gut, Libido Airbag, and
Nyctophobic!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
REGURGITATE / ENTRAILS MASSACRE / SUPPOSITORY
3-Way Grindcore Knockout Round 1 CD
live grind attack! Rgte has 12 tracks, Entrails Massacre has 4, and
Suppository has 7!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NOISECORE FREAK
"Corner Itch Theory" CD
insane grind terror from Canada! Brand new
full-length album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
MAUSOLEUM
"Cadaveric Displays of Ghoulish Ghastliness" CD
zombie-cult death metal, on Razorback Records
out now!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ORDERING INFORMATION:
Send well-concealed cash or a money made payable to RAZORBACK RECORDS.
No personal checks! Or you can order with your credit card online
through our
paypal shopping cart(see our site for more info). It's faster and 100%
safe!
Razorback Records
PO Box 321
Farmingville, NY 11738
USA
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
wnocera@aol.com
Razorback Records
RAZORBACK RECORDS Distribution Update 11/20/03
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
(Check web site for other CDs we have in stock!)
We now accept regular Visa/Mastercard and Discover credit card payments
in addition to Paypal! 100% Secure 128 Bit SSL!
new stuff in stock:
BUTCHER ABC
"Butchered At Birthday" mini-CD
awesome, totally heavy, down-tuned splatter gore metal from Japan,
featuring ex members of CSSO!! Sounds like a deranged mixture of Impaled,
Gut, and Impetigo! A must have release, get it now!! This rules!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
BLOOD FREAK
"Sleaze Merchants" CD
cult grind/gore horror metal!! Brand new release on Razorback Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
AMAYMON / PURULENCE
split CD
cult classic, early 90's split CD release from two oldschool death
metal bands!
Hard to find, get it here now!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CAEDERE
"Mass Emission" CD
their brand new, full-length album of crushing, brutal death metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
THE CHASM
"Conjuration Of The Spectral Empire" CD
masters of dark, eerie death metal from Mexico!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CRYPT OF KERBEROS
"World Of Myths" CD
hard to find, rare, early 90's dark, twisted death metal
from Sweden!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
DISGORGE (CA)
"She Lay Gutted" CD
their first full-length album, back in stock!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GENITAL GRINDER
"s/t" CD
15 tracks of ripping, oldschool, early 90's death/grind insanity! Hard
to find!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GRAVEWURM
"Dark Souls Of Hell" CD
limited edition release on Witch's Brew Records of old school,
blackened death/thrash mayhem from America! Fans of Nunslaughter should seek
this band out!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GRAVEWURM
"Into Battle" CD
another cult, limited edition release from Witch's Brew Records, and
even more wicked death/thrash hell metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
HATEWORK
"Madbent For Disaster" CD
awesome, classic thrash metal, 80's style! Fans of old Exodus, Tankard,
etc. need this!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
IMPURE (Spain)
"Corpses...Intense Stench" CD
brutal death metal rampage for Suffocation fans! Includes bonus CD-Rom
video track!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
PUSTULATED
"Inherited Cryptorchidism" CD
their brand new, full-length album of even more technical, brutal death
metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
SAPROFFAGO
"Bestial Horrible Thoughts" CD
10 songs of Suffocation-worshipping brutal death metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
TOXIC HOLOCAUST
"Evil Never Dies" CD
a must have, awesome thrash metal album from hell! Features great
artwork from Jake(Tales From Uranus comics)! Excellent new band keeping the
80's sound alive!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VEXED
"Nightmare Holocaust" CD
pure 80's worshipping, oldschool thrash metal horror! Tons of killer
riffs explode with devastating results!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VORKREIST
"Sabbathical Flesh Possession" CD
10 songs of evil, skull-bashing death metal, on Xtreem Music from
Spain!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VULGAR PIGEONS
"Summary Execution" CD
back in stock! Raging grind from California! Their first full-length
album.
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ZUBROWSKA
"One On Six" CD
extremely technical, twisted grind/metal for fans of Cephalic Carnage
and other strange tech-metal bands!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GENOCRUSH FEROX
"The Sepulchre Strangulation" CD
Cult Swedish death metal! Includes their two demos "The Sepulchre
Devestation" and "Glory Glory Strangulation"- nine awesome tracks! Released
by Escorbuto Recordings!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NUNWHORE COMMANDO 666
"World Whore 3" mini-CD
sick goreporn/grind with members from Gut, Libido Airbag, and
Nyctophobic!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
REGURGITATE / ENTRAILS MASSACRE / SUPPOSITORY
3-Way Grindcore Knockout Round 1 CD
live grind attack! Rgte has 12 tracks, Entrails Massacre has 4, and
Suppository has 7!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NOISECORE FREAK
"Corner Itch Theory" CD
insane grind terror from Canada! Brand new
full-length album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
MAUSOLEUM
"Cadaveric Displays of Ghoulish Ghastliness" CD
zombie-cult death metal, on Razorback Records
out now!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ORDERING INFORMATION:
Send well-concealed cash or a money made payable to RAZORBACK RECORDS.
No personal checks! Or you can order with your credit card online
through our
paypal shopping cart(see our site for more info). It's faster and 100%
safe!
Razorback Records
PO Box 321
Farmingville, NY 11738
USA
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
wnocera@aol.com
Razorback Records
News from XTREEM MUSIC - 20.11.2003
ABADDON INCARNATE are about to leave the Emeral Island (Irleland) next monday November 25th until December 12th, on a journey to Sweden in order to record their long awaited 3rd opus recently re-named "Dark Crusade". Once again the album will be recorded at Soundlab Studios in Orebro with Mieszko (NASUM) as engineer.
The new album will be about 35 minutes in duration, including song titles such as "Centrefold Redemption", "Hour Of The Dog", "Embrace The Vicious", "Entrusted With Disgust", "As Regards Your Murder" and "The Fallen King". Expect loads of short songs of brutal Death Grind, but with a few surprises!!!
In other news, the band went through difficult times in their line-up right after the summer, which ended up seeing their former drummer Olan leaving the band and nearly having the two other members to disband A.I. and find a new monicker. Luckily, things didn't end up so drastically and ABADDON INCARNATE recruited again their long-time bass player Cory and recruited a new drummer called Jason.
For more info about ABADDON INCARNATE and listening to some mp3's from their previous album "Nadir" [2001], visit their official website at: www.abaddonincarnate.com
.: EN ESPAÑOL :.
ABADDON INCARNATE están a punto de abandonar la Isla Esmeralda (Irlanda) el próximo lunes 25 de Noviembre hasta el 12 de Diciembre, en un viaje hasta suecia con motivo de la grabación de su lárgamente esperado 3er álbum recientemente renombrado como "Dark Crusade". Una vez más el álbum será grabado en los Soundlab Studios situados en Orebro con Mieszko (NASUM) tras los controles.
El nuevo álbum tendrá una duración aproximada de 35 minutos, incluyendo temas con tíulos como "Centrefold Redemption", "Hour Of The Dog", "Embrace The Vicious", "Entrusted With Disgust", "As Regards Your Murder" y "The Fallen King". Puedes esperarte un montón de temas cortos de brutal Death/ Grind, pero con unas cuantas sorpresas!!!
Aparte de ésto, la banda atravesó duros momentos en su formación tras el pasado verano, que acabaron viendo a su batería original Olan abandonando la banda y casi obligando a los otros dos miembros a disolver A.I. y buscarse otro nuevo nombre. Afortunadamente, las cosas no acabaron tan drásticamente y ABADDON INCARNATE incorporaron de nuevo a su antiguo bajista Cory y reclutaron a un nuevo batería llamado Jason.
Para más información sobre ABADDON INCARNATE y escuchar algunos mp3's de su anterior álbum "Nadir" [2001], visita su web oficial en: www.abaddonincarnate.com
www.xtreemmusic.com
ABADDON INCARNATE are about to leave the Emeral Island (Irleland) next monday November 25th until December 12th, on a journey to Sweden in order to record their long awaited 3rd opus recently re-named "Dark Crusade". Once again the album will be recorded at Soundlab Studios in Orebro with Mieszko (NASUM) as engineer.
The new album will be about 35 minutes in duration, including song titles such as "Centrefold Redemption", "Hour Of The Dog", "Embrace The Vicious", "Entrusted With Disgust", "As Regards Your Murder" and "The Fallen King". Expect loads of short songs of brutal Death Grind, but with a few surprises!!!
In other news, the band went through difficult times in their line-up right after the summer, which ended up seeing their former drummer Olan leaving the band and nearly having the two other members to disband A.I. and find a new monicker. Luckily, things didn't end up so drastically and ABADDON INCARNATE recruited again their long-time bass player Cory and recruited a new drummer called Jason.
For more info about ABADDON INCARNATE and listening to some mp3's from their previous album "Nadir" [2001], visit their official website at: www.abaddonincarnate.com
.: EN ESPAÑOL :.
ABADDON INCARNATE están a punto de abandonar la Isla Esmeralda (Irlanda) el próximo lunes 25 de Noviembre hasta el 12 de Diciembre, en un viaje hasta suecia con motivo de la grabación de su lárgamente esperado 3er álbum recientemente renombrado como "Dark Crusade". Una vez más el álbum será grabado en los Soundlab Studios situados en Orebro con Mieszko (NASUM) tras los controles.
El nuevo álbum tendrá una duración aproximada de 35 minutos, incluyendo temas con tíulos como "Centrefold Redemption", "Hour Of The Dog", "Embrace The Vicious", "Entrusted With Disgust", "As Regards Your Murder" y "The Fallen King". Puedes esperarte un montón de temas cortos de brutal Death/ Grind, pero con unas cuantas sorpresas!!!
Aparte de ésto, la banda atravesó duros momentos en su formación tras el pasado verano, que acabaron viendo a su batería original Olan abandonando la banda y casi obligando a los otros dos miembros a disolver A.I. y buscarse otro nuevo nombre. Afortunadamente, las cosas no acabaron tan drásticamente y ABADDON INCARNATE incorporaron de nuevo a su antiguo bajista Cory y reclutaron a un nuevo batería llamado Jason.
Para más información sobre ABADDON INCARNATE y escuchar algunos mp3's de su anterior álbum "Nadir" [2001], visita su web oficial en: www.abaddonincarnate.com
www.xtreemmusic.com
[DreamOrNightmare] DREAM OR NIGHTMARE MP3s
Hello!
As you may already know, on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd MP3.com
permanently goes out of business. So if anyone would like to check
out/download tunes from our 2002 demo in an MP3 format (as our
website requires Real Player), you have until then to find them on
that site at: www.mp3.com/DREAM_OR_NIGHTMARE.
We're looking for another place that offers free downloadable
music where we can post our material. We've got a couple sites in mind and I'll definitely contact you to let you know when our MP3s are available again. Keep rockin' hard!!!!
Joe Sims
Hello!
As you may already know, on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd MP3.com
permanently goes out of business. So if anyone would like to check
out/download tunes from our 2002 demo in an MP3 format (as our
website requires Real Player), you have until then to find them on
that site at: www.mp3.com/DREAM_OR_NIGHTMARE.
We're looking for another place that offers free downloadable
music where we can post our material. We've got a couple sites in mind and I'll definitely contact you to let you know when our MP3s are available again. Keep rockin' hard!!!!
Joe Sims
11.19.2003
Razorback Rec. distro update: 11/19/03
RAZORBACK RECORDS Distribution Update 11/19/03
http://www.razorbackrecords.com (Check web site for other CDs we have in stock!)
We now accept regular Visa/Mastercard and Discover credit card payments
in addition to Paypal! 100% Secure 128 Bit SSL!
new stuff in stock:
BLOOD FREAK
"Sleaze Merchants" CD
cult grind/gore horror metal!! Brand new release on Razorback Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
AMAYMON / PURULENCE
split CD
cult classic, early 90's split CD release from two oldschool death
metal bands!
Hard to find, get it here now!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CAEDERE
"Mass Emission" CD their brand new, full-length album of crushing, brutal death metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
THE CHASM
"Conjuration Of The Spectral Empire" CD
masters of dark, eerie death metal from Mexico!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CRYPT OF KERBEROS
"World Of Myths" CD
hard to find, rare, early 90's dark, twisted death metal
from Sweden!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
DISGORGE (CA)
"She Lay Gutted" CD
their first full-length album, back in stock!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GENITAL GRINDER
"s/t" CD
15 tracks of ripping, oldschool, early 90's death/grind insanity! Hard
to find!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GRAVEWURM
"Dark Souls Of Hell" CD
limited edition release on Witch's Brew Records of old school,
blackened death/thrash mayhem from America! Fans of Nunslaughter should seek
this band out!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GRAVEWURM
"Into Battle" CD
another cult, limited edition release from Witch's Brew Records, and
even more wicked death/thrash hell metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
HATEWORK
"Madbent For Disaster" CD
awesome, classic thrash metal, 80's style! Fans of old Exodus, Tankard,
etc. need this!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
IMPURE (Spain)
"Corpses...Intense Stench" CD
brutal death metal rampage for Suffocation fans! Includes bonus CD-Rom
video track!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
PUSTULATED
"Inherited Cryptorchidism" CD
their brand new, full-length album of even more technical, brutal death
metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
SAPROFFAGO
"Bestial Horrible Thoughts" CD
10 songs of Suffocation-worshipping brutal death metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
TOXIC HOLOCAUST
"Evil Never Dies" CD
a must have, awesome thrash metal album from hell! Features great
artwork from Jake(Tales From Uranus comics)! Excellent new band keeping the
80's sound alive!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VEXED
"Nightmare Holocaust" CD
pure 80's worshipping, oldschool thrash metal horror! Tons of killer
riffs explode with devastating results!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VORKREIST
"Sabbathical Flesh Possession" CD
10 songs of evil, skull-bashing death metal, on Xtreem Music from
Spain!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VULGAR PIGEONS
"Summary Execution" CD
back in stock! Raging grind from California! Their first full-length
album.
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ZUBROWSKA
"One On Six" CD
extremely technical, twisted grind/metal for fans of Cephalic Carnage
and other strange tech-metal bands!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GENOCRUSH FEROX
"The Sepulchre Strangulation" CD
Cult Swedish death metal! Includes their two demos "The Sepulchre
Devestation" and "Glory Glory Strangulation"- nine awesome tracks! Released
by Escorbuto Recordings!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NUNWHORE COMMANDO 666
"World Whore 3" mini-CD
sick goreporn/grind with members from Gut, Libido Airbag, and
Nyctophobic!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
REGURGITATE / ENTRAILS MASSACRE / SUPPOSITORY
3-Way Grindcore Knockout Round 1 CD
live grind attack! Rgte has 12 tracks, Entrails Massacre has 4, and
Suppository has 7!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NOISECORE FREAK
"Corner Itch Theory" CD
insane grind terror from Canada! Brand new
full-length album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
MAUSOLEUM
"Cadaveric Displays of Ghoulish Ghastliness" CD
zombie-cult death metal, on Razorback Records
out now!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ORDERING INFORMATION:
Send well-concealed cash or a money made payable to RAZORBACK RECORDS.
No personal checks! Or you can order with your credit card online
through our
paypal shopping cart(see our site for more info). It's faster and 100%
safe!
Razorback Records
PO Box 321
Farmingville, NY 11738
USA
http://www.razorbackrecords.com wnocera@aol.com
Razorback Records
RAZORBACK RECORDS Distribution Update 11/19/03
http://www.razorbackrecords.com (Check web site for other CDs we have in stock!)
We now accept regular Visa/Mastercard and Discover credit card payments
in addition to Paypal! 100% Secure 128 Bit SSL!
new stuff in stock:
BLOOD FREAK
"Sleaze Merchants" CD
cult grind/gore horror metal!! Brand new release on Razorback Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
AMAYMON / PURULENCE
split CD
cult classic, early 90's split CD release from two oldschool death
metal bands!
Hard to find, get it here now!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CAEDERE
"Mass Emission" CD their brand new, full-length album of crushing, brutal death metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
THE CHASM
"Conjuration Of The Spectral Empire" CD
masters of dark, eerie death metal from Mexico!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CRYPT OF KERBEROS
"World Of Myths" CD
hard to find, rare, early 90's dark, twisted death metal
from Sweden!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
DISGORGE (CA)
"She Lay Gutted" CD
their first full-length album, back in stock!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GENITAL GRINDER
"s/t" CD
15 tracks of ripping, oldschool, early 90's death/grind insanity! Hard
to find!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GRAVEWURM
"Dark Souls Of Hell" CD
limited edition release on Witch's Brew Records of old school,
blackened death/thrash mayhem from America! Fans of Nunslaughter should seek
this band out!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GRAVEWURM
"Into Battle" CD
another cult, limited edition release from Witch's Brew Records, and
even more wicked death/thrash hell metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
HATEWORK
"Madbent For Disaster" CD
awesome, classic thrash metal, 80's style! Fans of old Exodus, Tankard,
etc. need this!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
IMPURE (Spain)
"Corpses...Intense Stench" CD
brutal death metal rampage for Suffocation fans! Includes bonus CD-Rom
video track!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
PUSTULATED
"Inherited Cryptorchidism" CD
their brand new, full-length album of even more technical, brutal death
metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
SAPROFFAGO
"Bestial Horrible Thoughts" CD
10 songs of Suffocation-worshipping brutal death metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
TOXIC HOLOCAUST
"Evil Never Dies" CD
a must have, awesome thrash metal album from hell! Features great
artwork from Jake(Tales From Uranus comics)! Excellent new band keeping the
80's sound alive!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VEXED
"Nightmare Holocaust" CD
pure 80's worshipping, oldschool thrash metal horror! Tons of killer
riffs explode with devastating results!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VORKREIST
"Sabbathical Flesh Possession" CD
10 songs of evil, skull-bashing death metal, on Xtreem Music from
Spain!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
VULGAR PIGEONS
"Summary Execution" CD
back in stock! Raging grind from California! Their first full-length
album.
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ZUBROWSKA
"One On Six" CD
extremely technical, twisted grind/metal for fans of Cephalic Carnage
and other strange tech-metal bands!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GENOCRUSH FEROX
"The Sepulchre Strangulation" CD
Cult Swedish death metal! Includes their two demos "The Sepulchre
Devestation" and "Glory Glory Strangulation"- nine awesome tracks! Released
by Escorbuto Recordings!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NUNWHORE COMMANDO 666
"World Whore 3" mini-CD
sick goreporn/grind with members from Gut, Libido Airbag, and
Nyctophobic!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
REGURGITATE / ENTRAILS MASSACRE / SUPPOSITORY
3-Way Grindcore Knockout Round 1 CD
live grind attack! Rgte has 12 tracks, Entrails Massacre has 4, and
Suppository has 7!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NOISECORE FREAK
"Corner Itch Theory" CD
insane grind terror from Canada! Brand new
full-length album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
MAUSOLEUM
"Cadaveric Displays of Ghoulish Ghastliness" CD
zombie-cult death metal, on Razorback Records
out now!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ORDERING INFORMATION:
Send well-concealed cash or a money made payable to RAZORBACK RECORDS.
No personal checks! Or you can order with your credit card online
through our
paypal shopping cart(see our site for more info). It's faster and 100%
safe!
Razorback Records
PO Box 321
Farmingville, NY 11738
USA
http://www.razorbackrecords.com wnocera@aol.com
Razorback Records
INSAREXIA PRODUTIONS PRESENTS ...
SHOWS AT THE PIRATES DEN
All shows are $5, 21+, and start at 8:30pm
The Pirates Den, 300 N Broadway, Gloucester City, NJ www.SouthJerseyClubs.com
Thursday November 20TH Thursday December 4th
With Immortality Mykado
The Divining Set Ablaze
Solace in the Shadows Capt. Pabst
Pale Existence Fall of Eden
Thursday December 11th Thursday December 18th
Haarmann Emerged from Darkness
Primevil Mykado
Medulla Oblonrocka Cynicysm
Body Bag Memoir
WANT TO PLAY SHOWS OR KNOW BANDS THAT DO?
CONTACT US, METALSPENCE666@HOTMAIL.COM
610-513-2138 WWW.INSAREXIA.COM YOU WILL GET PAID FOR PLAYING
INSAREXIA PRODUCTIONS BRINGS YOU METAL SHOWS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE PIRATES DEN, BEGINNING IN DECEMBER
DAVE SPENCER INSAREXIA PRODUCTIONS
610-513-2138 AIM: BARKDOG666
BOOKING, AUDIO/VIDEO/DVD ENGINEERING, GRAPHIC/MULTIMEDIA/WEB DESIGN AND NETWORK SOLUTIONS
WWW.INSAREXIA.COM INFO@INSAREXIA.COM WWW.SOUTHJERSEYCLUBS.COM
WWW.WITHIMMORTALITY.COM WI213@HOTMAIL.COM
SHOWS AT THE PIRATES DEN
All shows are $5, 21+, and start at 8:30pm
The Pirates Den, 300 N Broadway, Gloucester City, NJ www.SouthJerseyClubs.com
Thursday November 20TH Thursday December 4th
With Immortality Mykado
The Divining Set Ablaze
Solace in the Shadows Capt. Pabst
Pale Existence Fall of Eden
Thursday December 11th Thursday December 18th
Haarmann Emerged from Darkness
Primevil Mykado
Medulla Oblonrocka Cynicysm
Body Bag Memoir
WANT TO PLAY SHOWS OR KNOW BANDS THAT DO?
CONTACT US, METALSPENCE666@HOTMAIL.COM
610-513-2138 WWW.INSAREXIA.COM YOU WILL GET PAID FOR PLAYING
INSAREXIA PRODUCTIONS BRINGS YOU METAL SHOWS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE PIRATES DEN, BEGINNING IN DECEMBER
DAVE SPENCER INSAREXIA PRODUCTIONS
610-513-2138 AIM: BARKDOG666
BOOKING, AUDIO/VIDEO/DVD ENGINEERING, GRAPHIC/MULTIMEDIA/WEB DESIGN AND NETWORK SOLUTIONS
WWW.INSAREXIA.COM INFO@INSAREXIA.COM WWW.SOUTHJERSEYCLUBS.COM
WWW.WITHIMMORTALITY.COM WI213@HOTMAIL.COM
MESHUGGAH Guitarist To Guest On SCARVE CD
MESHUGGAH guitar wizard extraordinaire Fredrik Thordendal has contributed a solo to the track "Asphyxiate" on the forthcoming SCARVE CD, "Irradiant".
SCARVE's third album is due on January 26, 2004 through Listenable Records. The CD will be issued in a special, limited-edition digipak version, featuring loads of bonus stuff, including the video for "Emulate The Soul".
The follow-up to 2002's "Luminiferous" was recorded at Dug-Out Studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producers Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) and Örjan Örnkloo (MISERY LOVES CO.) and features an additional guest appearance by DEFLESHED vocalist/bassist Gustaf Jorde.
The complete track listing For "Irradiant" (crystal verison, digipak version) is as follows:
01. Mirthless Perspectives (mp3)
02. An Emptier Void
03. Irradiant
04. Asphyxiate
05. HyperConscience
06. The Perfect Disaster
07. Molten Scars
08. FireProven
09. Boiling Calm
SCARVE recently completed work on a video for the track "Mirthless Perspectives". Based exclusively on live images shot during a show alongside GOJIRA on April 5, this clip will exclusively see the light of day on a two-song promo single for "Irradiant", which will be given away at coming metal events throughout France, the Benelux and Germany.
The "Mirthless…" video was directed by David Santini (currently working as a special effects supervisor on Oliver Stone's upcoming movie) and edited by Eric Heim.
SCARVE will play at the upcoming X-Mas Festival in Tilburg, Holland on Sunday, December 21. The venue is 013, and other bands on the bill are DEICIDE, DESTRUCTION, NILE, DEW-SCENTED, ABORTED, MISERY INDEX, GRAVEWORM, FINNTROLL, AMON AMARTH and NEMESIS IRAE.
MESHUGGAH guitar wizard extraordinaire Fredrik Thordendal has contributed a solo to the track "Asphyxiate" on the forthcoming SCARVE CD, "Irradiant".
SCARVE's third album is due on January 26, 2004 through Listenable Records. The CD will be issued in a special, limited-edition digipak version, featuring loads of bonus stuff, including the video for "Emulate The Soul".
The follow-up to 2002's "Luminiferous" was recorded at Dug-Out Studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producers Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) and Örjan Örnkloo (MISERY LOVES CO.) and features an additional guest appearance by DEFLESHED vocalist/bassist Gustaf Jorde.
The complete track listing For "Irradiant" (crystal verison, digipak version) is as follows:
01. Mirthless Perspectives (mp3)
02. An Emptier Void
03. Irradiant
04. Asphyxiate
05. HyperConscience
06. The Perfect Disaster
07. Molten Scars
08. FireProven
09. Boiling Calm
SCARVE recently completed work on a video for the track "Mirthless Perspectives". Based exclusively on live images shot during a show alongside GOJIRA on April 5, this clip will exclusively see the light of day on a two-song promo single for "Irradiant", which will be given away at coming metal events throughout France, the Benelux and Germany.
The "Mirthless…" video was directed by David Santini (currently working as a special effects supervisor on Oliver Stone's upcoming movie) and edited by Eric Heim.
SCARVE will play at the upcoming X-Mas Festival in Tilburg, Holland on Sunday, December 21. The venue is 013, and other bands on the bill are DEICIDE, DESTRUCTION, NILE, DEW-SCENTED, ABORTED, MISERY INDEX, GRAVEWORM, FINNTROLL, AMON AMARTH and NEMESIS IRAE.
RISE Seek Full-Time Rhythm Guitarist
Los Angeles-based blackened death metal band RISE are currently looking for a full-time rhythm guitar player. The, who recently inked a deal with Dragon Ship Records (the metal division of S.O.S. Records), will be re-releasing their 2001 album, "Divine Aeternum", as well as issuing a new full-length album early next year.
Interested parties should check out www.risedeathmetal.com, and look for their track at www.mp3.com, or e-mail risekeys@hotmail.com.
RISE's vocalist/guitar player, Istvan Lendvay, is currently out with BEHEMOTH as their touring bass player. Pictures of Istvan with BEHEMOTH can be viewed at this location.
Los Angeles-based blackened death metal band RISE are currently looking for a full-time rhythm guitar player. The, who recently inked a deal with Dragon Ship Records (the metal division of S.O.S. Records), will be re-releasing their 2001 album, "Divine Aeternum", as well as issuing a new full-length album early next year.
Interested parties should check out www.risedeathmetal.com, and look for their track at www.mp3.com, or e-mail risekeys@hotmail.com.
RISE's vocalist/guitar player, Istvan Lendvay, is currently out with BEHEMOTH as their touring bass player. Pictures of Istvan with BEHEMOTH can be viewed at this location.
MANOWAR: 'Hell On Earth III' DVD Trailer Available For Viewing
MANOWAR have posted a trailer for their brand-new double DVD, titled "Hell On Earth III", at their official web site. Check it out (Quicktime required):
- "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Low-Res) - 5.3MB
- "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Hi-Res) - 13.4MB
"Hell On Earth III", due on December 8 through SPV, features more than 90 minutes of ear-numbing performances private behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and pre- and post-show rituals.
This package also contains the program "Live In Germany The Ringfest" — the legendary one-hour show that dominated the city of Cologne during the PopKomm 2002 convention, filmed and recorded in front of 27,000 people. This performance has been completely re-edited from at least a dozen cameras and remixed in 5.1 digital surround sound.
In addition, for the first time ever, the band's entire video collection is included — beginning with "Gloves Of Metal" to the latest "I Believe", plus several never-before-seen documentaries about the making of these videos.
Featuring more than 60 camera angles from performances in 17 countries and 35 cities, live footage from across the world, and the wildest, craziest and heaviest metal fans in the universe, "Hell On Earth III" will set the standard in heavy-metal video.
"Hell On Earth III" track listing:
DVD1
Hell On Earth III
01. Introduction
02. Brazil
03. France
04. Spain
05. Czech Republic
06. Holland
07. Fighting The World
08. Austria
09. Switzerland
10. Sweden Part 1
11. Portugal
12. Heart Of Steel
13. Evil Eclipse
14. Germany
15. Belgium
16. Greece
17. Italy
18. Kings Of Metal
19. Duel Of The Titans
20. Hail And Kill
21. Nessun Dorma
22. Return Of The Warlord
23. Monsters Of The Millenium
24. Denmark
25. Sweden Part 2
26. Gates Of Valhalla
27. Finland
28. Estonia
29. Russia
30. Brothers Of Metal & Sisters Of Steel
31. Credits
BONUS
01. Black Wind Fire And Steel
02. Herz Aus Stahl
03. March For Revenge
04. Wheels Of Fire
05. Alexander The Great
06. France
07. Moments In Time
08. Friends
09. Moments Of Truth
10. Nessun Dorma – The Story
11. Wildlife
DVD 2
"Live In Germany – The Ringfest"
01. Introduction
02. Manowar
03. Kings Of Metal
04. Eric's Speech
05. Herz aus Stahl
06. Evil Eclipse
07. Warriors Of The World United
08. Kill With Power
09. House Of Death
10. Joey's Speech
11. Black, Wind, Fire And Steel
12. The Crown And The Ring
Video Collection
13. Gloves Of Metal
14. Blow Your Speakers
15. Metal Warriors - live
16. Return Of The Warlord
17. Courage - live
18. Warriors Of The World United
19. I Believe
20. Gloves Of Metal – special edition
21. Secrets Of Steel
BONUS
01. The Making Of 'Gloves Of Metal'
02. The Making Of 'Gloves Of Metal' – special edition
03. The Making Of 'Blow Your Speakers'
04. The Making Of 'Return Of The Warlord'
05. Fire, Ice & Gasoline (The Making Of 'Warriors Of The World United')
06. The Making Of 'I Believe'
07. The Warrior's Prayer
08. Ringfest Documentary
MANOWAR have posted a trailer for their brand-new double DVD, titled "Hell On Earth III", at their official web site. Check it out (Quicktime required):
- "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Low-Res) - 5.3MB
- "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Hi-Res) - 13.4MB
"Hell On Earth III", due on December 8 through SPV, features more than 90 minutes of ear-numbing performances private behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and pre- and post-show rituals.
This package also contains the program "Live In Germany The Ringfest" — the legendary one-hour show that dominated the city of Cologne during the PopKomm 2002 convention, filmed and recorded in front of 27,000 people. This performance has been completely re-edited from at least a dozen cameras and remixed in 5.1 digital surround sound.
In addition, for the first time ever, the band's entire video collection is included — beginning with "Gloves Of Metal" to the latest "I Believe", plus several never-before-seen documentaries about the making of these videos.
Featuring more than 60 camera angles from performances in 17 countries and 35 cities, live footage from across the world, and the wildest, craziest and heaviest metal fans in the universe, "Hell On Earth III" will set the standard in heavy-metal video.
"Hell On Earth III" track listing:
DVD1
Hell On Earth III
01. Introduction
02. Brazil
03. France
04. Spain
05. Czech Republic
06. Holland
07. Fighting The World
08. Austria
09. Switzerland
10. Sweden Part 1
11. Portugal
12. Heart Of Steel
13. Evil Eclipse
14. Germany
15. Belgium
16. Greece
17. Italy
18. Kings Of Metal
19. Duel Of The Titans
20. Hail And Kill
21. Nessun Dorma
22. Return Of The Warlord
23. Monsters Of The Millenium
24. Denmark
25. Sweden Part 2
26. Gates Of Valhalla
27. Finland
28. Estonia
29. Russia
30. Brothers Of Metal & Sisters Of Steel
31. Credits
BONUS
01. Black Wind Fire And Steel
02. Herz Aus Stahl
03. March For Revenge
04. Wheels Of Fire
05. Alexander The Great
06. France
07. Moments In Time
08. Friends
09. Moments Of Truth
10. Nessun Dorma – The Story
11. Wildlife
DVD 2
"Live In Germany – The Ringfest"
01. Introduction
02. Manowar
03. Kings Of Metal
04. Eric's Speech
05. Herz aus Stahl
06. Evil Eclipse
07. Warriors Of The World United
08. Kill With Power
09. House Of Death
10. Joey's Speech
11. Black, Wind, Fire And Steel
12. The Crown And The Ring
Video Collection
13. Gloves Of Metal
14. Blow Your Speakers
15. Metal Warriors - live
16. Return Of The Warlord
17. Courage - live
18. Warriors Of The World United
19. I Believe
20. Gloves Of Metal – special edition
21. Secrets Of Steel
BONUS
01. The Making Of 'Gloves Of Metal'
02. The Making Of 'Gloves Of Metal' – special edition
03. The Making Of 'Blow Your Speakers'
04. The Making Of 'Return Of The Warlord'
05. Fire, Ice & Gasoline (The Making Of 'Warriors Of The World United')
06. The Making Of 'I Believe'
07. The Warrior's Prayer
08. Ringfest Documentary
LUPARA: Another Show Announced
LUPARA, the new band featuring former BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner, will be performing on Saturday, December 20 at Penny Road Pub in Barrington, Illinois. LUPARA will hit the stage at 11:00 p.m. Cover is $5.00. Other acts on the bill include CANULA and VESICANT. For more information, call (847) 428-0562
As previously reported, LUPARA ill make their live debut on Wednesday, November 26 at the "Pre-Thanksgiving Metal Bash" at the Nite Cap (5007 W. Irving Park Road) in Chicago, Illinois. Also appearing on the bill will be EMEDIC, CODE BLUE and PASSING THROUGH. Show starts at 9:00pm, cover is $5.00, LUPARA performs last. For details, call (773) 282-8654.
LUPARA recently completed work on a three-song promotional CD at Rax-Trax Studios in Chicago with producer (and FROM ZERO guitarist) Joe Pettinato. The CD will be available after December 1 via the group's official web site, www.lupara1.com.
LUPARA demo samples:
01. The Rage (mp3)
02. So Dead Inside (mp3)
03. Narco Corrido (mp3)
04. Rejection (mp3)
05. Unclean (mp3)
LUPARA, the new band featuring former BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner, will be performing on Saturday, December 20 at Penny Road Pub in Barrington, Illinois. LUPARA will hit the stage at 11:00 p.m. Cover is $5.00. Other acts on the bill include CANULA and VESICANT. For more information, call (847) 428-0562
As previously reported, LUPARA ill make their live debut on Wednesday, November 26 at the "Pre-Thanksgiving Metal Bash" at the Nite Cap (5007 W. Irving Park Road) in Chicago, Illinois. Also appearing on the bill will be EMEDIC, CODE BLUE and PASSING THROUGH. Show starts at 9:00pm, cover is $5.00, LUPARA performs last. For details, call (773) 282-8654.
LUPARA recently completed work on a three-song promotional CD at Rax-Trax Studios in Chicago with producer (and FROM ZERO guitarist) Joe Pettinato. The CD will be available after December 1 via the group's official web site, www.lupara1.com.
LUPARA demo samples:
01. The Rage (mp3)
02. So Dead Inside (mp3)
03. Narco Corrido (mp3)
04. Rejection (mp3)
05. Unclean (mp3)
MORBID ANGEL To Tour Europe Early Next Year
Veteran death metallers MORBID ANGEL will embark on a full European tour beginning on February 20, 2004 in Hardenberg, Holland.
Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Feb. 20 - Hardenberg, NETH @ Podium
Feb. 21 - Rotterdam, NETH @ Nighttown
Feb. 22 - Tilburg, NETH @ 013
Feb. 23 - Paris, FRA @ La Locomotive
Feb. 25 - Toulouse, FRA @ Salle des fêtes de Ramonville
Feb. 26 - Barcelona, SPA @ Razzmatazz 2
Feb. 27 – Valencia, SPA @ Republicca
Feb. 28 – Madrid, SPA @ Aqualung
Feb. 29 – Bergara, SPA @ Sala Jam
Mar. 01 - Montpellier, FRA @ Rockstore
Mar. 02 - Milan, ITA @ Transilvania Live
Mar. 03 - Rome, ITA @ Circolo Degli Artisti
Mar. 04 - Treviso New Age
Mar. 05 - Reggio Emilia, ITA @ Transilvania Live
Mar. 06 - Geneva, SWI @ l'Usine
More dates will be announced soon
Veteran death metallers MORBID ANGEL will embark on a full European tour beginning on February 20, 2004 in Hardenberg, Holland.
Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Feb. 20 - Hardenberg, NETH @ Podium
Feb. 21 - Rotterdam, NETH @ Nighttown
Feb. 22 - Tilburg, NETH @ 013
Feb. 23 - Paris, FRA @ La Locomotive
Feb. 25 - Toulouse, FRA @ Salle des fêtes de Ramonville
Feb. 26 - Barcelona, SPA @ Razzmatazz 2
Feb. 27 – Valencia, SPA @ Republicca
Feb. 28 – Madrid, SPA @ Aqualung
Feb. 29 – Bergara, SPA @ Sala Jam
Mar. 01 - Montpellier, FRA @ Rockstore
Mar. 02 - Milan, ITA @ Transilvania Live
Mar. 03 - Rome, ITA @ Circolo Degli Artisti
Mar. 04 - Treviso New Age
Mar. 05 - Reggio Emilia, ITA @ Transilvania Live
Mar. 06 - Geneva, SWI @ l'Usine
More dates will be announced soon
JASON NEWSTED To Partake In Recording Session For Real-Life 'School Of Rock'
Former METALLICA and current OZZY OSBOURNE/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted will team up with Tom Johnson (DOOBIE BROTHERS), blues guitarist Roy Rogers and singer Austin Willacy to record cover versions of songs written by the students of Little Kids Rock, an innovative non-profit organization that teaches low-income kids how to play and compose their own, original rock songs. Other musicians on board for the project include Liberty DeVitto (BILLY JOEL) and Kerry Livgren (KANSAS).
The recording session will take place this Thursday, November 20 at the fabled Plant Recording studio in Sausalito, Ca. from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be included on an upcoming CD release, entitled "Little Kids, Big Fans: Stars United For Music Education".
In the coming weeks, The Manhattan Center Studios in New York City will be the site of similar sessions featuring artists from the East coast. Both The Plant and The Manhattan Center Studios are donating their time and services to the project.
"Our program is restoring music education in our public schools," saysDavid Wish, Little Kids Rock' Executive Director and Founder. "We do this by providing children with free instruments and dedicated teachers. We also teach our kids how to write their own music. This is resonating with professional musicians and other folks in the music industry."
For more information on Little Kids Rock, click here.
Former METALLICA and current OZZY OSBOURNE/VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted will team up with Tom Johnson (DOOBIE BROTHERS), blues guitarist Roy Rogers and singer Austin Willacy to record cover versions of songs written by the students of Little Kids Rock, an innovative non-profit organization that teaches low-income kids how to play and compose their own, original rock songs. Other musicians on board for the project include Liberty DeVitto (BILLY JOEL) and Kerry Livgren (KANSAS).
The recording session will take place this Thursday, November 20 at the fabled Plant Recording studio in Sausalito, Ca. from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be included on an upcoming CD release, entitled "Little Kids, Big Fans: Stars United For Music Education".
In the coming weeks, The Manhattan Center Studios in New York City will be the site of similar sessions featuring artists from the East coast. Both The Plant and The Manhattan Center Studios are donating their time and services to the project.
"Our program is restoring music education in our public schools," saysDavid Wish, Little Kids Rock' Executive Director and Founder. "We do this by providing children with free instruments and dedicated teachers. We also teach our kids how to write their own music. This is resonating with professional musicians and other folks in the music industry."
For more information on Little Kids Rock, click here.
IRON MAIDEN Singer: I Never Said We'll Stop Touring
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has rejected as false a report published in the Swedish daily newspaper Aftonbladet which quotes him as saying that the band will stop touring in five years.
During an interview with Berlin's heavy metal show "Stahlwerk" on Radio Fritz Tuesday (Nov. 18), Dickinson commented on the report, saying "We never said that we'll stop touring. We just said that we we'll stop being on the road for months and months. Of course there will be IRON MAIDEN gigs in the future. That's how rumors get started."
Upcoming IRON MAIDEN tour dates:
Nov. 20 – Leuven, BEL - Brabanthal
Nov. 22 – Paris, FRA - Palais Omnisports de Bercy
Nov. 24 – Dortmund, GER - Westfalenhalle
Nov. 26 - Hamburg, GER - Sporthalle
Nov. 27 - Leipzig, GER - Arena Leipzig
Nov. 28 – Wroclaw, POL - Hala Ludowa - Mystic Festival
Nov. 29 – Nancy, FRA - Zenith
Dec. 01 – Dublin, IRE - The Point
Dec. 03 – Newcastle, UK - Telewest Arena
Dec. 04 - Nottingham, UK - Arena
Dec. 06 - Sheffield, UK - Arena
Dec. 08 - Glasgow, UK - SECC
Dec. 09 - Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
Dec. 12 - London, UK - Earls Court Arena
Dec. 13 – Rotterdam, NETH - Ahoy
Dec. 15 - Cardiff, UK - Arena
Dec. 16 - Birmingham, UK - NEC
Dec. 21 – Helsinki, FIN - Hartwall Arena
IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson has rejected as false a report published in the Swedish daily newspaper Aftonbladet which quotes him as saying that the band will stop touring in five years.
During an interview with Berlin's heavy metal show "Stahlwerk" on Radio Fritz Tuesday (Nov. 18), Dickinson commented on the report, saying "We never said that we'll stop touring. We just said that we we'll stop being on the road for months and months. Of course there will be IRON MAIDEN gigs in the future. That's how rumors get started."
Upcoming IRON MAIDEN tour dates:
Nov. 20 – Leuven, BEL - Brabanthal
Nov. 22 – Paris, FRA - Palais Omnisports de Bercy
Nov. 24 – Dortmund, GER - Westfalenhalle
Nov. 26 - Hamburg, GER - Sporthalle
Nov. 27 - Leipzig, GER - Arena Leipzig
Nov. 28 – Wroclaw, POL - Hala Ludowa - Mystic Festival
Nov. 29 – Nancy, FRA - Zenith
Dec. 01 – Dublin, IRE - The Point
Dec. 03 – Newcastle, UK - Telewest Arena
Dec. 04 - Nottingham, UK - Arena
Dec. 06 - Sheffield, UK - Arena
Dec. 08 - Glasgow, UK - SECC
Dec. 09 - Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
Dec. 12 - London, UK - Earls Court Arena
Dec. 13 – Rotterdam, NETH - Ahoy
Dec. 15 - Cardiff, UK - Arena
Dec. 16 - Birmingham, UK - NEC
Dec. 21 – Helsinki, FIN - Hartwall Arena
Official Krammit Newsletter
Greetings, humans. We've got 3 shows coming up, one with Lacuna Coil and Dog Fashion Disco! Also, the website has been redone. Go see it, tell me what you think. www.krammit.net.
Saturday, November 22
w/ No Logic and Degrees of Alone
at the Midwest Music Pit
Show starts at 7:00
$7 at the door
Directions to the Midwest Music Pit
Take I-70 West to exit 209 (the Hwy Z/Church St. exit)
Turn right on Church St.
Take Church St. to the 2nd stop sign, turn right
The Pit is about 1/4 mile down on the right past the 1st stop sign.
Saturday, November 29
w/ Lacuna Coil, Dog Fashion Disco, Realm, Freak Accident, Childlike Wisdom, and Byproduct
at Pop's
Show starts at 6:00
Tickets are $10, buy them in advance if possible
2 national bands and some of St. Louis' best local bands... how could you NOT go to this show?
If you need tickets, e-mail us and we'll find a way to get them to you.
Directions to Pop's
Take I-70 east into Illinois
Take the first exit (Rt. 3 Cahokia)
Pop's is on the right by the Oz.
Saturday, December 6
w/ TBA
at Just Bills
Show starts at ?:00
$?
I have so very little info about this show...
----Krammit----
www.krammit.net
Greetings, humans. We've got 3 shows coming up, one with Lacuna Coil and Dog Fashion Disco! Also, the website has been redone. Go see it, tell me what you think. www.krammit.net.
Saturday, November 22
w/ No Logic and Degrees of Alone
at the Midwest Music Pit
Show starts at 7:00
$7 at the door
Directions to the Midwest Music Pit
Take I-70 West to exit 209 (the Hwy Z/Church St. exit)
Turn right on Church St.
Take Church St. to the 2nd stop sign, turn right
The Pit is about 1/4 mile down on the right past the 1st stop sign.
Saturday, November 29
w/ Lacuna Coil, Dog Fashion Disco, Realm, Freak Accident, Childlike Wisdom, and Byproduct
at Pop's
Show starts at 6:00
Tickets are $10, buy them in advance if possible
2 national bands and some of St. Louis' best local bands... how could you NOT go to this show?
If you need tickets, e-mail us and we'll find a way to get them to you.
Directions to Pop's
Take I-70 east into Illinois
Take the first exit (Rt. 3 Cahokia)
Pop's is on the right by the Oz.
Saturday, December 6
w/ TBA
at Just Bills
Show starts at ?:00
$?
I have so very little info about this show...
----Krammit----
www.krammit.net
[Space Junkies Mag] SJM # 18 - Info
Greetz,
Just wanted to send out the rundown of what's coming up in the NEXT issue of Space Junkies Magazine :)
INTERVIEWS:
Throat Culture Magazine (will also appear in the print zine), Behind The Veil Zine, Scott Landers, Encounter Box & MOSS Productions (split interview).
REVIEWS:
(reviews by Wednesday, CHC, Andrew Parrish, John Pooley) Prospect Place, Second Hand Poets, Demental, Supreme Lord/Chton, Damnation, Deadmoon (2 reviews), Hour of Penance, Havochate, Angelrust, Turulver, Ennuis, Dodecameron, Stretcher, Kratornas, The Tortured, Victimizer, Blood Cult, Adion Baker, Supple Selections (vol
1 & 2), As All Die, Riot 99, Myles of Destruction, Jabberwocky, None Dare Call It Treason, Facing East, OND, Ellend, Encounter Box (2 reviews), Raygun Girls, Eerie Ln, Monsters of the ID Zine, Deeds of
the Flesh, Severed Savior, Open Cage, The Rick Ray Band, Hello Defective, Lenore, Indiego New Music Samplers (1,2,3), Starch Martins, Toothpick Elbow, Throat Culture Magazine, Meghan Cary, Family Groove Company, Onomatopea, The Thought Criminals, Brad Upton Quartet, Refuzer, Contra, and Winterbrief.
COLUMNS:
Various columns by: Bobby Borg, Wednesday Elektra, JC Wisdom, Radu, and others.
Lots is to come, the next issue will hopefully be out before Nov. 28th, it may be delayed a few days this month ;)
xox
Wednesday
AFBPromotions: http://www.aidforbands.com
Space Junkies Mag: http://www.spacejunkies.net
Greetz,
Just wanted to send out the rundown of what's coming up in the NEXT issue of Space Junkies Magazine :)
INTERVIEWS:
Throat Culture Magazine (will also appear in the print zine), Behind The Veil Zine, Scott Landers, Encounter Box & MOSS Productions (split interview).
REVIEWS:
(reviews by Wednesday, CHC, Andrew Parrish, John Pooley) Prospect Place, Second Hand Poets, Demental, Supreme Lord/Chton, Damnation, Deadmoon (2 reviews), Hour of Penance, Havochate, Angelrust, Turulver, Ennuis, Dodecameron, Stretcher, Kratornas, The Tortured, Victimizer, Blood Cult, Adion Baker, Supple Selections (vol
1 & 2), As All Die, Riot 99, Myles of Destruction, Jabberwocky, None Dare Call It Treason, Facing East, OND, Ellend, Encounter Box (2 reviews), Raygun Girls, Eerie Ln, Monsters of the ID Zine, Deeds of
the Flesh, Severed Savior, Open Cage, The Rick Ray Band, Hello Defective, Lenore, Indiego New Music Samplers (1,2,3), Starch Martins, Toothpick Elbow, Throat Culture Magazine, Meghan Cary, Family Groove Company, Onomatopea, The Thought Criminals, Brad Upton Quartet, Refuzer, Contra, and Winterbrief.
COLUMNS:
Various columns by: Bobby Borg, Wednesday Elektra, JC Wisdom, Radu, and others.
Lots is to come, the next issue will hopefully be out before Nov. 28th, it may be delayed a few days this month ;)
xox
Wednesday
AFBPromotions: http://www.aidforbands.com
Space Junkies Mag: http://www.spacejunkies.net
BLOOD FREAK CD OUT NOW!
BLOOD FREAK "Sleaze Merchants" CD out now on Razorback Records! The greatest grind/gore shock-show you will ever hear! A nightmare festival of fiendish fright! Hideous! Bloody! Bizarre! Gruesome!
Razorback Records has unearthed the underground's best kept secret for over 10 years! We are proud to release the unheard of, unknown, cult-as-hell grind/gore album from the legendary "lost" late 80's/early 90's
band, BLOOD FREAK!
Entitled "Sleaze Merchants" and recorded back in 1990, the album is a relic of classic grindgore/death metal that brings to mind the catchy, morbid riffs/vocals of Impetigo and the grind/speed devastation of Repulsion. This is simply put, grind/gore before its time! Horror fans are
in for a treat as master splatter writer/artist Chas Balun(Deep Red, Gorezone, etc.) has drawn an amazing piece of artwork for the album that needs to be seen by all gorehounds!
BLOOD FREAK has also included their '88 demo as bonus tracks re-mastered from the original reel to reel masters. Don't miss out on this very special release OUT NOW!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
for more info, mp3's, etc.
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
Razorback Records
BLOOD FREAK "Sleaze Merchants" CD out now on Razorback Records! The greatest grind/gore shock-show you will ever hear! A nightmare festival of fiendish fright! Hideous! Bloody! Bizarre! Gruesome!
Razorback Records has unearthed the underground's best kept secret for over 10 years! We are proud to release the unheard of, unknown, cult-as-hell grind/gore album from the legendary "lost" late 80's/early 90's
band, BLOOD FREAK!
Entitled "Sleaze Merchants" and recorded back in 1990, the album is a relic of classic grindgore/death metal that brings to mind the catchy, morbid riffs/vocals of Impetigo and the grind/speed devastation of Repulsion. This is simply put, grind/gore before its time! Horror fans are
in for a treat as master splatter writer/artist Chas Balun(Deep Red, Gorezone, etc.) has drawn an amazing piece of artwork for the album that needs to be seen by all gorehounds!
BLOOD FREAK has also included their '88 demo as bonus tracks re-mastered from the original reel to reel masters. Don't miss out on this very special release OUT NOW!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
for more info, mp3's, etc.
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
Razorback Records
TWELFTH GATE Newsletter - November 2003
Hey guys!
I know it's been a while since our last newsletter, but we wanted to wait until we had something worth-while to report. Well, here's a few cool bits of news you might find somewhat interesting...
Ex-Oppressor Guitarist Jim Stopper Joins TWELFTH GATE!!!
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We're proud to announce that Jim has officially joined Twelfth Gate as our second guitarist. We've been jamming with Jim for the last few months & he's even played a few shows with us...just tore up the stage! The chemistry between Jim & the rest of the band is better
than we ever expected...we're extremely lucky to have found such a talented musician & he's definitely helped Twelfth Gate get to the next level. If you thought "Summoning" rocked, just wait until you hear the new material!!
TWELFTH GATE Performing With Symphony X & The Devin Townsend Band!!!
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If you live in the Chicago area, come see us share the stage with a couple of kick ass bands, Symphony X & The Devin Townsend Band, at the Metro in Chicago on Monday, Nov 24th. Sorry for the short notice on this one, but we were just confirmed today.
Details:
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24th
SYMPHONY X
THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND
TWELFTH GATE
- Tickets $15 adv / $17.50 day of show
- All Ages!!!
- Doors: 6pm / Show: 6:30pm (get there early, TG starts promptly at
6:30)
Location:
METRO
3730 North Clark
Chicago Illinois 60613
773.549.4140
For directions & info, go to http://www.metrochicago.com/info.html
TWELFTH GATE Performing With DSG (David Shankle Group)!!!
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Here's another show for you Chicago area metalheads. Come see us share the stage with Ex-Manowar guitarist Dave Shankle and his new band.
Also, although Ion Vein was originally scheduled to play the show with us that night, due to unforeseen circumstances, they were unfortunately forced to cancel. We have been told that there is a very good chance that Chicago's very own Eden's Fall and/or Rival may be added to the bill.
Details:
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th
TWELFTH GATE & DSG
- Over 21 Show
- Less that $10 cover
- Show starts at 10PM & TG is scheduled to go on at approximately
10:45pm
- For more info about the show, go to:
http://www.pennyroadpub.com
Location:
PENNY ROAD PUB
28W705 Penny Road
Barrington, IL 60010
847-428-0562
For directions/map, go to:
http://www.pennyroadpub.com/directions.html
Hope to see some of you at the shows!!
Thanks for reading, and take care,
TWELFTH GATE: Rob, Scott, Rich, Mike & Jim
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TWELFTH GATE
http://www.TwelfthGate.net
Hey guys!
I know it's been a while since our last newsletter, but we wanted to wait until we had something worth-while to report. Well, here's a few cool bits of news you might find somewhat interesting...
Ex-Oppressor Guitarist Jim Stopper Joins TWELFTH GATE!!!
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We're proud to announce that Jim has officially joined Twelfth Gate as our second guitarist. We've been jamming with Jim for the last few months & he's even played a few shows with us...just tore up the stage! The chemistry between Jim & the rest of the band is better
than we ever expected...we're extremely lucky to have found such a talented musician & he's definitely helped Twelfth Gate get to the next level. If you thought "Summoning" rocked, just wait until you hear the new material!!
TWELFTH GATE Performing With Symphony X & The Devin Townsend Band!!!
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If you live in the Chicago area, come see us share the stage with a couple of kick ass bands, Symphony X & The Devin Townsend Band, at the Metro in Chicago on Monday, Nov 24th. Sorry for the short notice on this one, but we were just confirmed today.
Details:
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24th
SYMPHONY X
THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND
TWELFTH GATE
- Tickets $15 adv / $17.50 day of show
- All Ages!!!
- Doors: 6pm / Show: 6:30pm (get there early, TG starts promptly at
6:30)
Location:
METRO
3730 North Clark
Chicago Illinois 60613
773.549.4140
For directions & info, go to http://www.metrochicago.com/info.html
TWELFTH GATE Performing With DSG (David Shankle Group)!!!
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Here's another show for you Chicago area metalheads. Come see us share the stage with Ex-Manowar guitarist Dave Shankle and his new band.
Also, although Ion Vein was originally scheduled to play the show with us that night, due to unforeseen circumstances, they were unfortunately forced to cancel. We have been told that there is a very good chance that Chicago's very own Eden's Fall and/or Rival may be added to the bill.
Details:
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th
TWELFTH GATE & DSG
- Over 21 Show
- Less that $10 cover
- Show starts at 10PM & TG is scheduled to go on at approximately
10:45pm
- For more info about the show, go to:
http://www.pennyroadpub.com
Location:
PENNY ROAD PUB
28W705 Penny Road
Barrington, IL 60010
847-428-0562
For directions/map, go to:
http://www.pennyroadpub.com/directions.html
Hope to see some of you at the shows!!
Thanks for reading, and take care,
TWELFTH GATE: Rob, Scott, Rich, Mike & Jim
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TWELFTH GATE
http://www.TwelfthGate.net
11.18.2003
CELTIC FROST Members To Guest On HATESEX EP
Martin Ain and Erol Unala of Swiss metal legends CELTIC FROST will be making a guest appearance on the upcoming EP from Los Angeles-based goth/death rock band HATESEX. Ain has reportedly contributed vocals to HATESEX's gothic/industrial version of the SLAYER classic "Black Magic", to be released before the end of the year.
HATESEX is the brainchild of former DIVA DESTRUCTION guitarist Benn Ra. Joining Benn in the new group is newcomer vocalist Krisanna Marie, who has previously performed live with 13TH SKY and PENIS FLYTRAP.
For more information on HATESEX, visit the band's official web site at this location.
Martin Ain and Erol Unala of Swiss metal legends CELTIC FROST will be making a guest appearance on the upcoming EP from Los Angeles-based goth/death rock band HATESEX. Ain has reportedly contributed vocals to HATESEX's gothic/industrial version of the SLAYER classic "Black Magic", to be released before the end of the year.
HATESEX is the brainchild of former DIVA DESTRUCTION guitarist Benn Ra. Joining Benn in the new group is newcomer vocalist Krisanna Marie, who has previously performed live with 13TH SKY and PENIS FLYTRAP.
For more information on HATESEX, visit the band's official web site at this location.
IRON MAIDEN Singer: 'We Will Stop Touring In Five Years'
In an interview with the Swedish daily newspaper Aftonbladet conducted prior to the band's gig in Stockholm on Friday (Nov. 14), IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson revealed that the long-running heavy metal group will cease all touring activities in five years and will concentrate solely on recording and releasing studio albums.
"That will have to do," Dickinson said. "[At that point] we will be too old [to continue touring], and we will have to settle for just making albums.
"I still love the musical side of [being in IRON MAIDEN], but I don't appreciate being away from my family [for long periods of time]," he continued. "It goes up and down — there is no set formula for how to stay motivated."
In other news, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray revealed during an online chat with the readers of Aftonbladet that plans exist for the band to issue a new live album or DVD prior to the release of the next studio album. No further information is available at this time.
In an interview with the Swedish daily newspaper Aftonbladet conducted prior to the band's gig in Stockholm on Friday (Nov. 14), IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson revealed that the long-running heavy metal group will cease all touring activities in five years and will concentrate solely on recording and releasing studio albums.
"That will have to do," Dickinson said. "[At that point] we will be too old [to continue touring], and we will have to settle for just making albums.
"I still love the musical side of [being in IRON MAIDEN], but I don't appreciate being away from my family [for long periods of time]," he continued. "It goes up and down — there is no set formula for how to stay motivated."
In other news, IRON MAIDEN guitarist Dave Murray revealed during an online chat with the readers of Aftonbladet that plans exist for the band to issue a new live album or DVD prior to the release of the next studio album. No further information is available at this time.
JASON NEWSTED Slams 'Followers' METALLICA Over Production On 'St. Anger'
Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has once again slammed his former bandmates over the production of their latest effort, "St. Anger", stating that the band appear to be more concerned with "following" the latest production trends than putting out records that live up to the high-quality standards that fans have come to expect from METALLICA.
In an interview with Boston's 107.3 WAAF radio station, conducted in mid-August and currently archived on the WAAF web site, Newsted says, "I feel ['St. Anger'] could be a bit more listenable. I just think that for them… They make statements like this is the record I would have wanted to make [had I stayed in the band]… I think that's not [really the case]… Guess again on that.
"When you have that much production at your fingertips and you have the means to do anything and you've proven before over the years that you can make the best-sounding metal records that have ever been made, then why couldn't you do it again? It doesn't sound, to me, like the team effort that they claim that it is.
"I'm the only person on the planet that can say I was a METALLICA fan — a hardcore METALLICA fan — for years, in the band for 15 years, and now, a fan again. But all the words that I say now are as a fan only — not as a former member, but as a fan.
"As far as the new record's listenability [is concerned] and your desire to put it on again and listen to it over and over again like you did with 'Ride The Lightning' and 'Master Of Puppets', I don't hear it… I don't hear it. To me, they were always leaders, and on this record, they seem to be more followers."
Download the 17-minute interview in Real Audio format at this location.
Ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has once again slammed his former bandmates over the production of their latest effort, "St. Anger", stating that the band appear to be more concerned with "following" the latest production trends than putting out records that live up to the high-quality standards that fans have come to expect from METALLICA.
In an interview with Boston's 107.3 WAAF radio station, conducted in mid-August and currently archived on the WAAF web site, Newsted says, "I feel ['St. Anger'] could be a bit more listenable. I just think that for them… They make statements like this is the record I would have wanted to make [had I stayed in the band]… I think that's not [really the case]… Guess again on that.
"When you have that much production at your fingertips and you have the means to do anything and you've proven before over the years that you can make the best-sounding metal records that have ever been made, then why couldn't you do it again? It doesn't sound, to me, like the team effort that they claim that it is.
"I'm the only person on the planet that can say I was a METALLICA fan — a hardcore METALLICA fan — for years, in the band for 15 years, and now, a fan again. But all the words that I say now are as a fan only — not as a former member, but as a fan.
"As far as the new record's listenability [is concerned] and your desire to put it on again and listen to it over and over again like you did with 'Ride The Lightning' and 'Master Of Puppets', I don't hear it… I don't hear it. To me, they were always leaders, and on this record, they seem to be more followers."
Download the 17-minute interview in Real Audio format at this location.
Vocalist PETER NAGY Quits MÖRK GRYNING
Vocalist Peter Nagy (a.k.a. Kimera) has left Swedish black metallers MÖRK GRYNING.
Nagy's official statement on the matter is as follows:
"This decision doesn't have anything to do with any kind of personal conflicts or whatsoever between me and any other member of the band. I've been having these thoughts for a very long time, and now is a good time to abandon the ship. I just have total loss of creativity to provide MÖRK GRYNING for its development in the future, and there are other musical paths that I rather want to explore. And that's mainly with my other bands ETERNAL OATH and AMARANTH. With four albums recorded, great response from fans and media throughout the years (as well as bad ones), some gigs and even a tour, MÖRK GRYNING leaves nothing but good memories behind. I want to thank all the fans, media, and all other people who have supported me throughout the years. And of course: Good luck to the rest of the band for the future, whatever happens. CHEERS!"
Vocalist Peter Nagy (a.k.a. Kimera) has left Swedish black metallers MÖRK GRYNING.
Nagy's official statement on the matter is as follows:
"This decision doesn't have anything to do with any kind of personal conflicts or whatsoever between me and any other member of the band. I've been having these thoughts for a very long time, and now is a good time to abandon the ship. I just have total loss of creativity to provide MÖRK GRYNING for its development in the future, and there are other musical paths that I rather want to explore. And that's mainly with my other bands ETERNAL OATH and AMARANTH. With four albums recorded, great response from fans and media throughout the years (as well as bad ones), some gigs and even a tour, MÖRK GRYNING leaves nothing but good memories behind. I want to thank all the fans, media, and all other people who have supported me throughout the years. And of course: Good luck to the rest of the band for the future, whatever happens. CHEERS!"
HALFORD Show To Be Broadcast Via WESTWOOD ONE
A portion of HALFORD's February 2003 concert recorded at Disneyland's Anaheim, Ca. House Of Blues venue will be broadcast via the Westwood One Radio Network between November 24 and November 30.
Westwood One's 90-minute show will open with a performance from QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE.
HALFORD's portion of the broadcast will consist of material from the group's 2002 "Crucible" release, as well as tracks from "Resurrection", FIGHT's "War Of Words", and several adrenaline-pumping JUDAS PRIEST classics.
This concert will air only once in each market, and then return to the vault.
More details will be made available soon.
A portion of HALFORD's February 2003 concert recorded at Disneyland's Anaheim, Ca. House Of Blues venue will be broadcast via the Westwood One Radio Network between November 24 and November 30.
Westwood One's 90-minute show will open with a performance from QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE.
HALFORD's portion of the broadcast will consist of material from the group's 2002 "Crucible" release, as well as tracks from "Resurrection", FIGHT's "War Of Words", and several adrenaline-pumping JUDAS PRIEST classics.
This concert will air only once in each market, and then return to the vault.
More details will be made available soon.
DEICIDE Cancel Montreal Show
DEICIDE were forced to cancel their performance in Montreal, Quebec Sunday night (Nov. 16) after the group's van broke down near Syracuse, New York en route to the gig. The band's tourmates, HATE ETERNAL and KRISIUN, both made it to the show without a problem and performed longer sets than usual to make up for DEICIDE's absence.
According to informed sources, DEICIDE have since made it into Canada and will be performing, as scheduled, at The Funhouse in Toronto Monday night (Nov. 17).
DEICIDE were forced to cancel their performance in Montreal, Quebec Sunday night (Nov. 16) after the group's van broke down near Syracuse, New York en route to the gig. The band's tourmates, HATE ETERNAL and KRISIUN, both made it to the show without a problem and performed longer sets than usual to make up for DEICIDE's absence.
According to informed sources, DEICIDE have since made it into Canada and will be performing, as scheduled, at The Funhouse in Toronto Monday night (Nov. 17).
KITTIE's MORGAN LANDER Tops 'URANIUM' Viewers' Poll
Morgan Lander, vocalist/guitarist of KITTIE, recently won "Uranium"'s (Fuse TV) Viewers' Poll for "Best Female In A Metal/Hardcore Band", beating out the singers from OTEP, ARCH ENEMY, and LACUNA COIL.
"I'm shocked and pleasantly surprised that 'Uranium' viewers are still supporting us even though we haven't put out a video in two years," Morgan Lander said. "We can't thank them enough for voting for us."
KITTIE's "Kiss of Infamy" U.S. tour wraps on November 18 in Los Angeles. The band have been on tour since October 18, road-testing new material for their next album.
Immediately after the tour, KITTIE will return to Canada where they will continue writing and rehearsing for their next CD.
"We can't wait to take our ideas and finally get back into the studio and record because that's what we love to do," said drummer Mercedes Lander. "We're excited that our fans are enjoying the new songs we've been playing on this tour."
The band plan to have their follow-up to "Oracle" released by summer 2004.
Remaining KITTIE tour dates:
Nov. 17 - House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA
Nov. 18 - Roxy Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
Morgan Lander, vocalist/guitarist of KITTIE, recently won "Uranium"'s (Fuse TV) Viewers' Poll for "Best Female In A Metal/Hardcore Band", beating out the singers from OTEP, ARCH ENEMY, and LACUNA COIL.
"I'm shocked and pleasantly surprised that 'Uranium' viewers are still supporting us even though we haven't put out a video in two years," Morgan Lander said. "We can't thank them enough for voting for us."
KITTIE's "Kiss of Infamy" U.S. tour wraps on November 18 in Los Angeles. The band have been on tour since October 18, road-testing new material for their next album.
Immediately after the tour, KITTIE will return to Canada where they will continue writing and rehearsing for their next CD.
"We can't wait to take our ideas and finally get back into the studio and record because that's what we love to do," said drummer Mercedes Lander. "We're excited that our fans are enjoying the new songs we've been playing on this tour."
The band plan to have their follow-up to "Oracle" released by summer 2004.
Remaining KITTIE tour dates:
Nov. 17 - House Of Blues - Anaheim, CA
Nov. 18 - Roxy Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
HAMMERFALL Singer Working On Solo Album
HAMMERFALL vocalist Joacim Cans has collaborated with DIONYSUS/ex-SINERGY drummer Ronny Milianowicz on three songs for Cans' forthcoming solo album. At the moment, Joacim is working with Swedish pop singer Marcus Öhrn on additional material for the CD, which is expected to surface in April 2004. Other musicians expected to make an appearance on the album include bassist Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER), drummer Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING), and guitarists Stefan Elmgren (HAMMERFALL) and Metal Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM).
Cans and Milianowicz have spent much of the past four years writing an epic musical called "The Conspiracy". In addition, Cans has contributed lyrics to the song "Bringer Of War", which is set to appear on the sophomore DIONYSUS album, "Anima Mundi", due on January 19, 2004 through AFM Records.
HAMMERFALL vocalist Joacim Cans has collaborated with DIONYSUS/ex-SINERGY drummer Ronny Milianowicz on three songs for Cans' forthcoming solo album. At the moment, Joacim is working with Swedish pop singer Marcus Öhrn on additional material for the CD, which is expected to surface in April 2004. Other musicians expected to make an appearance on the album include bassist Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER), drummer Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING), and guitarists Stefan Elmgren (HAMMERFALL) and Metal Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM).
Cans and Milianowicz have spent much of the past four years writing an epic musical called "The Conspiracy". In addition, Cans has contributed lyrics to the song "Bringer Of War", which is set to appear on the sophomore DIONYSUS album, "Anima Mundi", due on January 19, 2004 through AFM Records.
ANTHRAX: 'Metallum Maximus Aeternus' To Surface In The Spring
ANTHRAX have set "Metallum Maximus Aeternus" as the title for their upcoming collection of Belladonna/Turbin-era songs sung by current vocalist John Bush, according to the group's official German web site, www.anthraxband.de.
The album will be recorded early next year and the exact track listing for the effort will be voted on by the group's fans. A late spring release through Nuclear Blast is expected.
ANTHRAX have set "Metallum Maximus Aeternus" as the title for their upcoming collection of Belladonna/Turbin-era songs sung by current vocalist John Bush, according to the group's official German web site, www.anthraxband.de.
The album will be recorded early next year and the exact track listing for the effort will be voted on by the group's fans. A late spring release through Nuclear Blast is expected.
EXODUS Issue Warning Against Possible Equipment Theft
EXODUS manager Steve Warner has asked BLABBERMOUTH.NET to publish the following message as a warning to other bands that may be touring Europe in the near future:
"I just wanted to first of all warn all of the bands that are out on tour or going out on tour anytime soon. Keep a very close eye on all of your gear and personal belongings when and if you ever have to play Münster-Breitefeld, Germany — the venue is Live Arena.
"On the 'Bonded By Metal Over Europe' tour back on October 16, we played there. We had many many problems with the club (Live Arena) and local promoter, Stefan Zimmerling. The problems that we dealt with all day were all bad enough for us (EXODUS) to say to ourselves that we never ever want to do another show for this club or the local promoter again. And to make matters even so much worse, at the end of the night as the crew was loading the equipment truck, we had two guitars stolen from the backstage area, where the only people that were back there were the bands & crew from the 'Bonded By Metal Over Europe' tour, and the club's security and other employees for the club.
"We know the club is to blame. Either directly or indirectly, they are responsible. Either the security guards themselves took the guitars (which we all think) or they let someone backstage that should not have been back there take the guitars.
"The two guitars that were taken, one belonged to Rick Hunolt (EXODUS). It was a Bernie Rico Jr custom, Strait style with a purple and blue sunburst. It is the only one in the world like it — it was custom-made for Rick.
"The other guitar was a Black Jackson Explorer owned by the band GRAVE.
"I think it would take a miracle for either of these guitars to ever be returned to their rightful owners. I just want to warn all of the bands, booking agents and record companies that this is what happens when you play this club. Beware!"
In other news, producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, SKINLAB, ARCH ENEMY) has posted several photos taken during the recording sessions for the new EXODUS album, "Tempo Of The Damned".
"Tempo Of The Damned", was recorded at Prairie Sun and Tsunami studios in Northern California and is scheduled for release on February 2, 2004 — the two-year anniversary of late EXODUS frontman Paul Baloff's passing.
EXODUS manager Steve Warner has asked BLABBERMOUTH.NET to publish the following message as a warning to other bands that may be touring Europe in the near future:
"I just wanted to first of all warn all of the bands that are out on tour or going out on tour anytime soon. Keep a very close eye on all of your gear and personal belongings when and if you ever have to play Münster-Breitefeld, Germany — the venue is Live Arena.
"On the 'Bonded By Metal Over Europe' tour back on October 16, we played there. We had many many problems with the club (Live Arena) and local promoter, Stefan Zimmerling. The problems that we dealt with all day were all bad enough for us (EXODUS) to say to ourselves that we never ever want to do another show for this club or the local promoter again. And to make matters even so much worse, at the end of the night as the crew was loading the equipment truck, we had two guitars stolen from the backstage area, where the only people that were back there were the bands & crew from the 'Bonded By Metal Over Europe' tour, and the club's security and other employees for the club.
"We know the club is to blame. Either directly or indirectly, they are responsible. Either the security guards themselves took the guitars (which we all think) or they let someone backstage that should not have been back there take the guitars.
"The two guitars that were taken, one belonged to Rick Hunolt (EXODUS). It was a Bernie Rico Jr custom, Strait style with a purple and blue sunburst. It is the only one in the world like it — it was custom-made for Rick.
"The other guitar was a Black Jackson Explorer owned by the band GRAVE.
"I think it would take a miracle for either of these guitars to ever be returned to their rightful owners. I just want to warn all of the bands, booking agents and record companies that this is what happens when you play this club. Beware!"
In other news, producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, SKINLAB, ARCH ENEMY) has posted several photos taken during the recording sessions for the new EXODUS album, "Tempo Of The Damned".
"Tempo Of The Damned", was recorded at Prairie Sun and Tsunami studios in Northern California and is scheduled for release on February 2, 2004 — the two-year anniversary of late EXODUS frontman Paul Baloff's passing.
It's Official: CANNIBAL CORPSE Are The Top-Selling Death Metal Band Of The SoundScan Era
CANNIBAL CORPSE have sold more albums in the U.S. during the SoundScan era than any other death metal band, according to the figures obtained by BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
Although the SoundScan numbers are generally indicative of the bands' overall popularity, they are misleading in the sense that many of the veteran death metal groups' early efforts were issued prior to the start of the SoundScan era (May 25, 1991).
The following are the total sales figures for several of the genre's forerunners, according to Nielsen SoundScan (all numbers include any DVD and VHS releases, where applicable):
CANNIBAL CORPSE: 558,929
DEICIDE: 481,131
MORBID ANGEL: 445,147
SIX FEET UNDER: 370,660
OBITUARY: 368,616
DEATH: 368,184
NAPALM DEATH: 367,654
CARCASS: 220,734
ENTOMBED: 198,764
The top-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era are as follows:
MORBID ANGEL – "Covenant" (1993): 127,154
DEICIDE – "Deicide" (1990): 110,719*
DEICIDE – "Legion" (1992): 103,544
OBITUARY – "The End Complete" (1992): 103,378
CANNIBAL CORPSE – "The Bleeding" (1994): 98,319
*Believed to be the top-selling death album of all time, including pre-SoundScan sales
CANNIBAL CORPSE have sold more albums in the U.S. during the SoundScan era than any other death metal band, according to the figures obtained by BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
Although the SoundScan numbers are generally indicative of the bands' overall popularity, they are misleading in the sense that many of the veteran death metal groups' early efforts were issued prior to the start of the SoundScan era (May 25, 1991).
The following are the total sales figures for several of the genre's forerunners, according to Nielsen SoundScan (all numbers include any DVD and VHS releases, where applicable):
CANNIBAL CORPSE: 558,929
DEICIDE: 481,131
MORBID ANGEL: 445,147
SIX FEET UNDER: 370,660
OBITUARY: 368,616
DEATH: 368,184
NAPALM DEATH: 367,654
CARCASS: 220,734
ENTOMBED: 198,764
The top-selling death metal albums of the SoundScan era are as follows:
MORBID ANGEL – "Covenant" (1993): 127,154
DEICIDE – "Deicide" (1990): 110,719*
DEICIDE – "Legion" (1992): 103,544
OBITUARY – "The End Complete" (1992): 103,378
CANNIBAL CORPSE – "The Bleeding" (1994): 98,319
*Believed to be the top-selling death album of all time, including pre-SoundScan sales
ARMORED SAINT: DVD Update
FATES WARNING/ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera has posted the following message on his web site:
"Just a quick update on the progress on the new SAINT DVD I'm working on: This new DVD will feature ARMORED SAINT during the years 1991-2002. Mostly comprised of live bootleg videos from various tours, the total running program will be approximately an hour and 15 minutes. As of now I'm working on including 12 songs and various offstage foolishness interspersed throughout. The editing should be done in mid-December and I'll give out the complete track listing at that time.
"Also going to be included on the DVD's special features will be both production videos 'Reign of Fire' and 'Last Train Home' a bloopers segment of the band screwing up video program ID's, a special look at our really exciting soundchecks, A photo gallery and more which has not been confirmed yet. The yet untitled DVD should be out in late Spring 2004.
"That's about it for now, this has been taking most of my waking hours these days. More Later..."
FATES WARNING/ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera has posted the following message on his web site:
"Just a quick update on the progress on the new SAINT DVD I'm working on: This new DVD will feature ARMORED SAINT during the years 1991-2002. Mostly comprised of live bootleg videos from various tours, the total running program will be approximately an hour and 15 minutes. As of now I'm working on including 12 songs and various offstage foolishness interspersed throughout. The editing should be done in mid-December and I'll give out the complete track listing at that time.
"Also going to be included on the DVD's special features will be both production videos 'Reign of Fire' and 'Last Train Home' a bloopers segment of the band screwing up video program ID's, a special look at our really exciting soundchecks, A photo gallery and more which has not been confirmed yet. The yet untitled DVD should be out in late Spring 2004.
"That's about it for now, this has been taking most of my waking hours these days. More Later..."
ZAKK WYLDE's Missing Guitar Is Back!
Zakk Wylde's famous Bullseye Les Paul guitar has finally been returned to its rightful owner after more than three years.
In 2000, while traveling from Dallas to Houston, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY were pulled over due to their truck's back doors being open. Upon investigating the truck's contents, the band discovered that two guitars were found missing. One was a replica that was recovered on July 4 by an observant woman traveling behind the truck. A reward was posted for the beloved "Grail", but to no avail.
As of today, November 17, 2003, "The Grail" has returned home. A medical technician from Dallas area made the move. Jerry Weisenger e-mailed longtime friend and attorney Randy Canis (original webmaster for Zakk) and told him of "The Grail"'s travels. Apparently, the guitar made it to a pawn shop in Dallas. It was purchased just to be, once again, sold back to another pawn shop. Jerry Weisenger's friend, who pawned the guitar, was not able to pay the price to retrieve it, so Jerry helped out and paid for it. The friend never came by with the money so Jerry decided to keep it. The guitar was stored for seven months before he pulled it out to clean it. He pulled the pick-ups out and saw "ZW" engraved into the backs of them. That's when he knew for sure what he had always suspected — that this was Zakk Wylde's guitar.
The story is amazing and Zakk is currently celebrating the guitar's return. For a full detailed account of this tale, go to www.zakkwylde.com.
Zakk Wylde's famous Bullseye Les Paul guitar has finally been returned to its rightful owner after more than three years.
In 2000, while traveling from Dallas to Houston, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY were pulled over due to their truck's back doors being open. Upon investigating the truck's contents, the band discovered that two guitars were found missing. One was a replica that was recovered on July 4 by an observant woman traveling behind the truck. A reward was posted for the beloved "Grail", but to no avail.
As of today, November 17, 2003, "The Grail" has returned home. A medical technician from Dallas area made the move. Jerry Weisenger e-mailed longtime friend and attorney Randy Canis (original webmaster for Zakk) and told him of "The Grail"'s travels. Apparently, the guitar made it to a pawn shop in Dallas. It was purchased just to be, once again, sold back to another pawn shop. Jerry Weisenger's friend, who pawned the guitar, was not able to pay the price to retrieve it, so Jerry helped out and paid for it. The friend never came by with the money so Jerry decided to keep it. The guitar was stored for seven months before he pulled it out to clean it. He pulled the pick-ups out and saw "ZW" engraved into the backs of them. That's when he knew for sure what he had always suspected — that this was Zakk Wylde's guitar.
The story is amazing and Zakk is currently celebrating the guitar's return. For a full detailed account of this tale, go to www.zakkwylde.com.
VOMITORY To Enter Studio In December
Swedish death metallers VOMITORY will enter Studio Kuling in Örebro, Sweden on December 8 with producer Henrik Larsson to record their fifth full-length album, titled "Primal Massacre". "During two weeks they will torture the studio equipment with their new, bloody and reeking pieces of rotten flesh!" according to a post on the band's web site. "The mixing will take place in January in Helsingborg with Larsson behind the mixing desk. The killer artwork for 'Primal Massacre' will be made by Juanjo Castellano." An April 19, 2004 release through Metal Blade Records is expected.
As previously reported, VOMITORY are currently seeking a new vocalist as a result of bassist/growler Erik Rundqvist's decision to focus solely on his bass-playing duties. Erik will still lay down the vocals on the forthcoming VOMITORY album and will continue to play bass for the group. Interested parties can contact the band at band@vomitory.net. "But if you're not 100% serious, don't waste our time!" the band write.
Pictures from VOMITORY's recent show with GEHENNAH in Karlstad, Sweden can be viewed online at this location.
Swedish death metallers VOMITORY will enter Studio Kuling in Örebro, Sweden on December 8 with producer Henrik Larsson to record their fifth full-length album, titled "Primal Massacre". "During two weeks they will torture the studio equipment with their new, bloody and reeking pieces of rotten flesh!" according to a post on the band's web site. "The mixing will take place in January in Helsingborg with Larsson behind the mixing desk. The killer artwork for 'Primal Massacre' will be made by Juanjo Castellano." An April 19, 2004 release through Metal Blade Records is expected.
As previously reported, VOMITORY are currently seeking a new vocalist as a result of bassist/growler Erik Rundqvist's decision to focus solely on his bass-playing duties. Erik will still lay down the vocals on the forthcoming VOMITORY album and will continue to play bass for the group. Interested parties can contact the band at band@vomitory.net. "But if you're not 100% serious, don't waste our time!" the band write.
Pictures from VOMITORY's recent show with GEHENNAH in Karlstad, Sweden can be viewed online at this location.
ETERNAL GRAY Name New Album
Israeli death metallers ETERNAL GRAY have set "Your Gods, My Enemies" as the title for their sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2004 through an as-yet-undetermined label.
The follow-up to 2002's "Kindless" will be recorded at Abyss studios in Sweden and will contain material that is being described by the group as "much heavier and faster yet [keeping] all of the strong elements from 'Kindless'."
It is not presently clear if ETERNAL GRAY will go ahead with their previously announced plans to collaborate with MORBID ANGEL frontman Steve Tucker on the upcoming CD in light of Tucker's commitments to the promotional efforts for the latest MORBID ANGEL album.
ETERNAL GRAY, who were previously signed to the French label Listenable Records, will be utilizing the services of SCARVE drummer Dirk Verbeuren on the upcoming CD.
A rough demo of a new track, "Locked In Silence", has been posted online in Windows Media format at this location.
Israeli death metallers ETERNAL GRAY have set "Your Gods, My Enemies" as the title for their sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2004 through an as-yet-undetermined label.
The follow-up to 2002's "Kindless" will be recorded at Abyss studios in Sweden and will contain material that is being described by the group as "much heavier and faster yet [keeping] all of the strong elements from 'Kindless'."
It is not presently clear if ETERNAL GRAY will go ahead with their previously announced plans to collaborate with MORBID ANGEL frontman Steve Tucker on the upcoming CD in light of Tucker's commitments to the promotional efforts for the latest MORBID ANGEL album.
ETERNAL GRAY, who were previously signed to the French label Listenable Records, will be utilizing the services of SCARVE drummer Dirk Verbeuren on the upcoming CD.
A rough demo of a new track, "Locked In Silence", has been posted online in Windows Media format at this location.
ENFORSAKEN Seek Touring Bassist
Arlington Heights, Illinois-based death metallers ENFORSAKEN are currently looking for a temporary touring bassist. "Eric [Kawa] has obligations to tend to at home, and will be unable to join us on the road this spring," the band write on their web site.
"If you live in the Chicagoland area/Northwest suburbs and are up for it, please get in touch. You must be able to drop everything you have going on at home. You may be out on the road with us this spring for 2 months... or more. If you have a mortgage to pay, car payment, lots of bills, kids... or anything else that might not allow you go out for months at a time, please do not respond to this. You must have your own bass. We may be able to supply you with a touring amp. Prior band experience on bass or guitar is preferred. Drunks and junkies need not apply."
For more info, contact the band at EnforsakenCult@Hotmail.com.
As previously reported, ENFORSAKEN's sophomore album, "The Forever Endeavor", is due on February 24, 2004 through Century Media/Olympic Records.
The mastering of the CD was recently completed by James Murphy (DISINCARNATE, DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY), who also contributed a guitar solo to the song "All For Nothing". All cover and layout art was completed by DARK TRANQUILLITY guitarist Niklas Sundin for Cabin Fever Media.
Arlington Heights, Illinois-based death metallers ENFORSAKEN are currently looking for a temporary touring bassist. "Eric [Kawa] has obligations to tend to at home, and will be unable to join us on the road this spring," the band write on their web site.
"If you live in the Chicagoland area/Northwest suburbs and are up for it, please get in touch. You must be able to drop everything you have going on at home. You may be out on the road with us this spring for 2 months... or more. If you have a mortgage to pay, car payment, lots of bills, kids... or anything else that might not allow you go out for months at a time, please do not respond to this. You must have your own bass. We may be able to supply you with a touring amp. Prior band experience on bass or guitar is preferred. Drunks and junkies need not apply."
For more info, contact the band at EnforsakenCult@Hotmail.com.
As previously reported, ENFORSAKEN's sophomore album, "The Forever Endeavor", is due on February 24, 2004 through Century Media/Olympic Records.
The mastering of the CD was recently completed by James Murphy (DISINCARNATE, DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY), who also contributed a guitar solo to the song "All For Nothing". All cover and layout art was completed by DARK TRANQUILLITY guitarist Niklas Sundin for Cabin Fever Media.
AL ATKINS' Official Webmaster Passes Away
Michael Liljhammar, the Swedish webmaster of www.alatkins.ontheweb.com, the official web site of former JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins, died last week of natural causes.
Liljhammar (photo with son and JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford), who was also the webmaster for the site of songwriter Bob Halligan Jr. (JUDAS PRIEST, RICK CUA, ICON, KIX), is survived by his two children, Camilla and Mathias.
Michael Liljhammar, the Swedish webmaster of www.alatkins.ontheweb.com, the official web site of former JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins, died last week of natural causes.
Liljhammar (photo with son and JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford), who was also the webmaster for the site of songwriter Bob Halligan Jr. (JUDAS PRIEST, RICK CUA, ICON, KIX), is survived by his two children, Camilla and Mathias.
Former OVERKILL Guitarist Completes Work On RESPONSE NEGATIVE EP
RESPONSE NEGATIVE, the Florida-based death/thrash metal band featuring former OVERKILL/GRIP INC. guitarist Bobby Gustafson, have completed work on their new EP.
The five-song effort was recorded at Studio 13 with producer Jeremy Staska, and was mastered by Mike Fuller.
The complete track listing for the EP is as follows:
01. All Out War
02. Silent Son
03. Etched in Sickness
04. Carnivorous Lust
05. Faithless
Upcoming RESPONSE NEGATIVE shows:
Nov. 22 - Jensen Beach, FL @ The Rio Road House
Nov. 24 - Ft. Lauderdale, Fl @ The Culture Room (w/ HATE ETERNAL, KRISIUN, CATTLE DECAPITATION)
Dec. 20 - West Palm Beach, FL @ The Kelsey Club
RESPONSE NEGATIVE, the Florida-based death/thrash metal band featuring former OVERKILL/GRIP INC. guitarist Bobby Gustafson, have completed work on their new EP.
The five-song effort was recorded at Studio 13 with producer Jeremy Staska, and was mastered by Mike Fuller.
The complete track listing for the EP is as follows:
01. All Out War
02. Silent Son
03. Etched in Sickness
04. Carnivorous Lust
05. Faithless
Upcoming RESPONSE NEGATIVE shows:
Nov. 22 - Jensen Beach, FL @ The Rio Road House
Nov. 24 - Ft. Lauderdale, Fl @ The Culture Room (w/ HATE ETERNAL, KRISIUN, CATTLE DECAPITATION)
Dec. 20 - West Palm Beach, FL @ The Kelsey Club
Just Promotions CD Compilations
Bands,
Here are the current compilations. Please note, the
Korn/LimpBizkit and Headbangers Ball Tour deadlines are THIS FRIDAY,
the 21st of November. Here is the list:
November 25th, 2003
Back To Basics Tour Featuring:
KORN & LIMP BIZKIT
The Palladium
Worcester, MA
500 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $80.
The deadline is November 21st!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
--------------------------------------------------------------
December 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2003
MTV2s Headbangers Ball Featuring:
SHADOWS FALL, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, LAMB OF GOD and GOD FORBID
3 Different Markets
December 2nd - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
December 3rd - New York City - Irving Plaza
December 4th - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
200 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $45 per
concert.
$80 per 2 Markets and $100 for all 3 Markets. The deadline is
November 21st!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
--------------------------------------------------------------
December 5th-6th, 2003
KROCK RADIO PRESENTS CLAUS FEST Featuring:
STAIND, LINKIN PARK, POD, PUDDLE OF MUDD, CHEVELLE, BLINK 182, 311,
BRAND NEW
Hammerstein Ballroom
New York City, NY
500 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $80.
The deadline is November 28th!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
--------------------------------------------------------------
January 2nd, 2004
MARILYN MANSON, JANE'S ADDICTION and THE USED
Tsongas Arena
Lowell, MA
500 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $80.
The deadline is December 19th!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
--------------------------------------------------------------
December 26th, 27th and 29th 2003
Stillborn Festival Featuring:
HATEBREED, CHIMAIRA, SICK OF IT ALL, SUBZERO, MADBALL, AGNOSTIC FRONT
and more!
3 Different Markets
December 26th - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
December 27th - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
December 29th - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
200 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $45 per
concert. $80 per 2 Markets and $100 for all 3 Markets. The deadline
is December 12th!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
------------------------------------------------------------------
If you're interested, please reply or email nate@justpromotions.com
Thanks,
Nate Franklin
Just Promotions
http://www.justpromotions.com
nate@justpromotions.com
Please tell them that MidwestMetal.info sent you by using the e-mail address of jennifer@midwestmetal.info as a referral. Thank you!
Bands,
Here are the current compilations. Please note, the
Korn/LimpBizkit and Headbangers Ball Tour deadlines are THIS FRIDAY,
the 21st of November. Here is the list:
November 25th, 2003
Back To Basics Tour Featuring:
KORN & LIMP BIZKIT
The Palladium
Worcester, MA
500 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $80.
The deadline is November 21st!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
--------------------------------------------------------------
December 2nd, 3rd and 4th 2003
MTV2s Headbangers Ball Featuring:
SHADOWS FALL, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, LAMB OF GOD and GOD FORBID
3 Different Markets
December 2nd - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
December 3rd - New York City - Irving Plaza
December 4th - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
200 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $45 per
concert.
$80 per 2 Markets and $100 for all 3 Markets. The deadline is
November 21st!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
--------------------------------------------------------------
December 5th-6th, 2003
KROCK RADIO PRESENTS CLAUS FEST Featuring:
STAIND, LINKIN PARK, POD, PUDDLE OF MUDD, CHEVELLE, BLINK 182, 311,
BRAND NEW
Hammerstein Ballroom
New York City, NY
500 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $80.
The deadline is November 28th!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
--------------------------------------------------------------
January 2nd, 2004
MARILYN MANSON, JANE'S ADDICTION and THE USED
Tsongas Arena
Lowell, MA
500 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $80.
The deadline is December 19th!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
--------------------------------------------------------------
December 26th, 27th and 29th 2003
Stillborn Festival Featuring:
HATEBREED, CHIMAIRA, SICK OF IT ALL, SUBZERO, MADBALL, AGNOSTIC FRONT
and more!
3 Different Markets
December 26th - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
December 27th - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
December 29th - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
200 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $45 per
concert. $80 per 2 Markets and $100 for all 3 Markets. The deadline
is December 12th!!
>>*INTERESTED? PLEASE EMAIL*<<
------------------------------------------------------------------
If you're interested, please reply or email nate@justpromotions.com
Thanks,
Nate Franklin
Just Promotions
http://www.justpromotions.com
nate@justpromotions.com
Please tell them that MidwestMetal.info sent you by using the e-mail address of jennifer@midwestmetal.info as a referral. Thank you!
NAPALM USA TOP NEWS: Leaves' Eyes and Atrocity sign to Napalm Records!!!
Proudly presents new signings!
LEAVES’ EYES
LEAVES' EYES is the latest offering from Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull (ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, LIV KRISTINE) and the members of ATROCITY. The music of LEAVES' EYES revolves around the graceful vocals of Liv and poetic melodic arrangements. The atmospheric songs are based on a lyrical concept in which a fascinating and mystical love story is told. Liv (along with her former bandmates, THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) has already experienced great success with the release of "Musique" and "Assembly", which quickly took on the German Charts by storm, as well as with her solo project LIV KRISTINE, selling a grand total of over 450,000 records. LEAVES´EYES' debut recordings were produced in Mastersound Studio and is to be released in Spring 2004 on NAPALM RECORDS!
Info: www.leaveseyes.de
and
ATROCITY
ATROCITY began its crossing over with a disparate array of projects that combined metal and the wave/gothic scene. The band hit the number 33rd spot in the German charts with "Werk 80". Their latest recording, "Gemini", also saw a successful run in the charts. With LIV KRISTINE as guest vocalist, ATROCITY emphasized its versatility--an accomplished mix of metal, electronic, melody, bombast, hard rhythm and a bilingual concept (English/German), an idea which the band had endorsed since its beginnings. ATROCITY's forthcoming release, which will once again be produced in Mastersound Studio, is full of innovative ideas and showcases the band in a more intensive light. Notwithstanding the unbelievably brutal guitars, a stronger influence of classical and bombast elements is to be heard. Once again, ATROCITY has come up with a ground-breaking concept for the album, which will boast of a variety of styles. This highly awaited epos will be released in early 2004 on NAPALM RECORDS!
Info: www.atrocity.de
have signed to:
Austrian Black Metal mongrels, BELPHEGOR, have signed a multiple deal with NAPALM RECS. Lucifer Incestus is the fourth studio recording to come from the depths of the "belphegorian" hell. Produced and mastered by Alex Krull at Mastersound Studios in Germany, this diabolical 8-track attack constitutes one more victory for this unique Death/Black Metal band. Expect this brutal release durring february 2004!
NAPALM RECORDS News - November 2003
VINTERSORG; Sideproject: FISSION
Andreas Hedlund (alias Vintersorg) and the Vintersorg Live-Sessiondrummer Benny "Hägge" Hägglund signed a long term contract with Napalm Records, for their new project FISSION. Musically it leans to a melodic Thrash Metal direction. The first output can be expected in early 2004.
SIRENIA
Morten Veland (ex-Tristania) and his band SIRENIA are currently at Sound Suite Studio, recording the follow up to their successful debut "At sixes and sevens".
DAARGARD
The Dark Wave flag ship Dargaard decided to prolong their very succesful record deal with Napalm Records/Draenor Productions, and have re-signed with us once again!
NEOSPASTICS
The NEOSPASTICS announces the title of their Napalm debut: PLASTICLOVE
They are already in the studio, and will record 12 tracks.
The final Line up is:
Bruno Näf - Drums
Mike Allram - Bass
Pablo Kissner - Vocals/Guitar
Nadja Mantecca - Keys/Backvocals
Proudly presents new signings!
LEAVES’ EYES
LEAVES' EYES is the latest offering from Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull (ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, LIV KRISTINE) and the members of ATROCITY. The music of LEAVES' EYES revolves around the graceful vocals of Liv and poetic melodic arrangements. The atmospheric songs are based on a lyrical concept in which a fascinating and mystical love story is told. Liv (along with her former bandmates, THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) has already experienced great success with the release of "Musique" and "Assembly", which quickly took on the German Charts by storm, as well as with her solo project LIV KRISTINE, selling a grand total of over 450,000 records. LEAVES´EYES' debut recordings were produced in Mastersound Studio and is to be released in Spring 2004 on NAPALM RECORDS!
Info: www.leaveseyes.de
and
ATROCITY
ATROCITY began its crossing over with a disparate array of projects that combined metal and the wave/gothic scene. The band hit the number 33rd spot in the German charts with "Werk 80". Their latest recording, "Gemini", also saw a successful run in the charts. With LIV KRISTINE as guest vocalist, ATROCITY emphasized its versatility--an accomplished mix of metal, electronic, melody, bombast, hard rhythm and a bilingual concept (English/German), an idea which the band had endorsed since its beginnings. ATROCITY's forthcoming release, which will once again be produced in Mastersound Studio, is full of innovative ideas and showcases the band in a more intensive light. Notwithstanding the unbelievably brutal guitars, a stronger influence of classical and bombast elements is to be heard. Once again, ATROCITY has come up with a ground-breaking concept for the album, which will boast of a variety of styles. This highly awaited epos will be released in early 2004 on NAPALM RECORDS!
Info: www.atrocity.de
have signed to:
Austrian Black Metal mongrels, BELPHEGOR, have signed a multiple deal with NAPALM RECS. Lucifer Incestus is the fourth studio recording to come from the depths of the "belphegorian" hell. Produced and mastered by Alex Krull at Mastersound Studios in Germany, this diabolical 8-track attack constitutes one more victory for this unique Death/Black Metal band. Expect this brutal release durring february 2004!
NAPALM RECORDS News - November 2003
VINTERSORG; Sideproject: FISSION
Andreas Hedlund (alias Vintersorg) and the Vintersorg Live-Sessiondrummer Benny "Hägge" Hägglund signed a long term contract with Napalm Records, for their new project FISSION. Musically it leans to a melodic Thrash Metal direction. The first output can be expected in early 2004.
SIRENIA
Morten Veland (ex-Tristania) and his band SIRENIA are currently at Sound Suite Studio, recording the follow up to their successful debut "At sixes and sevens".
DAARGARD
The Dark Wave flag ship Dargaard decided to prolong their very succesful record deal with Napalm Records/Draenor Productions, and have re-signed with us once again!
NEOSPASTICS
The NEOSPASTICS announces the title of their Napalm debut: PLASTICLOVE
They are already in the studio, and will record 12 tracks.
The final Line up is:
Bruno Näf - Drums
Mike Allram - Bass
Pablo Kissner - Vocals/Guitar
Nadja Mantecca - Keys/Backvocals
Moribund Priority Propaganda / New
Odin "The Old Goat" Thompson
Label Manager
MDN/Moribund Records
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MORIBUND Propaganda / News / Propaganda / News / Propaganda / News / Propaganda / News /
Moribund Artist News:
AZRAEL
MN based Post-Black Metal act AZRAEL have completed their second effort entitled “Into Shadows Act II: Through Horned Shadows Glimpse.” Adding to the atmospheres produced on their praised debut this US act is further expanding the boundaries and perceptions of conventional Black Metal. A December release will manifest itself...
LEVIATHAN
Have begun work on the follow-up to this year’s Black Metal Highlight “The Tenth Sub-Level of Suicide”. Entitled “The Tentacles Of Whorror” and set for a Feb 4th 2004 release, expect another grim and mesmerizing Black Metal masterpiece sure to drive you to self-extinction! Leviathan also have forthcoming split CDs with DRAUGAR and CREBAIN, both of which will be distributed by The Cult!
GRAND BELIAL'S KEY
GBK’s highly sought-after debut album “Mocking the Philanthropist” will finally get an official stateside release in December through The Cult. Only available prior as a high-priced and impossible to find German import, the official US version features the original cover and art which was banned upon it’s initial 1998 European release!
http://grandbelialskey.cjb.net/
DRAWN AND QUARTERED
New album “Extermination Revelry” is out now! A tentative west coast tour is in the works with Barbatos (Japan, Abigail project), SERPENS AEON and possibly RAVAGER (Osmose), more news to come soon! The band are also busy putting the finishing touches on their yet-untitled 3rd album and plan to enter the studio sometime in early 2004.
www.geocities.com/drawn_an_quartered/
SARGEIST
Are currently entrenched in Boneyard Studio adding the skin to their second album “Disciples of The Heinous Path”, which promises to be another landmark in Grim, Ice-cold Finnish Black Metal. Also in the works is a split CD with STORM LEGION, who features Horrendus of Genocide Kommando / Corpus Christii.
SERPENS AEON
Debut album “Dawn of Kouatl”, engineered by Curran Murphy (Nevermore, Annihilator), is out now featuring a blistering production which captures the classic American Death / Thrash sound of the early 90’s. Imagine Possessed meets Dissection with Old-School Death Metal influences. No newcomers to the extreme metal scene, all members come from prior stints with Drawn and Quartered and The Chasm. Serpens Aeon are a True US Death Metal cult immersed in Aztec heritage and mythology! Sip the Winged Serpent’s nectar of war and prepare for the return to Aztlan!!!
www.serpensaeon.com
New Signings:
Moribund Cult are PROUD to announce the following new signings to our ever-growing army of cult and extreme Artists & musical terrorists:
XASTHUR
Cult, grim and obscure Black Metal legion XASTHUR from CA have penned a multi-album contract with The Cult in blood. XASTHUR have just unleashed their second full-length “Funeral of Being” CD through Blood, Fire, Death/ Red Stream following up their praised debut “Nocturnal Poisoning”. Work for XASTHUR’s yet-untitled third album and Moribund debut begins immediately!
www.blackmetaltomb.com/xasthur/
WINTER OF APOCALYPSE
Portland apocalyptic Black Metal-Thrashers WINTER OF APOCALYPSE have signed a multi-album deal with The Cult. Featuring members of Thy Infernal, Demoncy and Engorged you know they’re going to crush your skull! They will spend most of December chained in the studio to perfect their debut CD “Solitary Winter Night”.
WHORE
Is a new project started by Rob of FORNICATOR fame. Sick and demented Hate-Death-GRIND sure to churn the stomach of even the most desensitized gore fan! Expect a December release for their already recorded debut “Unfinished Business”, featuring sick cover art by famed/banned US artist Mike Diana!
MERRIMACK
Cult French Black Legionaries have enlisted with the cult for their next several offerings. The first onslaught will be a retrospective CD titled “Desecration to the Horned” featuring all three of their out of print demos. The anticipated follow up to “Ashes of Purification” is to be recorded during winter....
http://merrimack.satanslegions.com/
LP License Deal:
In conspiracy with Agonia Records, Poland, we are proud to announce that Genocide Kommando “Black Metal Supremacy”, Leviathan “The Tenth Sublevel of Suicide” and Sargeist “Satanic Black Devotion” will all be released on LP Vinyl Limited to 500, with Sargeist also being laid to Picture LP wax. Expect these Black as Pitch LP masterpieces which will be available directly from The Cult early spring 2004.
Armory / Webstore Up And Running!:
At long last the Moribund Armory / Webstore will be fully operational on 11.21.03 with secure online ordering and over 1,700 extreme Metal titles to fill your coffin spirit!
Troopers Needed!
BLOOD RITUAL- The scene’s #1 CoS band are seeking a full time lead / rhythm guitarist. Applicants must be 100% professional, have pro equipment and relocate to the Seattle, WA / Pacific Northwest area. Submit a demo or CDr to the band c/o Moribund Cult.
ARGHOSLENT- Are in search of a Bass Player. Must live in the VA/DC/MD tri-state area and be 100% professional with equipment. Interested parties should submit a demo or Cdr to the band through Moribund Cult.
BEST OF 2003 !!!
When compiling your best of 2003 lists, DON’T forget about the following Moribund Cult albums which are still kicking everyones ass:
SUMMON “And the Blood Runs Black” CD
LEVIATHAN “The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide” CD
SARGEIST “Satanic Black Devotion” CD
Odin "The Old Goat" Thompson
Label Manager
MDN/Moribund Records
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MORIBUND Propaganda / News / Propaganda / News / Propaganda / News / Propaganda / News /
Moribund Artist News:
AZRAEL
MN based Post-Black Metal act AZRAEL have completed their second effort entitled “Into Shadows Act II: Through Horned Shadows Glimpse.” Adding to the atmospheres produced on their praised debut this US act is further expanding the boundaries and perceptions of conventional Black Metal. A December release will manifest itself...
LEVIATHAN
Have begun work on the follow-up to this year’s Black Metal Highlight “The Tenth Sub-Level of Suicide”. Entitled “The Tentacles Of Whorror” and set for a Feb 4th 2004 release, expect another grim and mesmerizing Black Metal masterpiece sure to drive you to self-extinction! Leviathan also have forthcoming split CDs with DRAUGAR and CREBAIN, both of which will be distributed by The Cult!
GRAND BELIAL'S KEY
GBK’s highly sought-after debut album “Mocking the Philanthropist” will finally get an official stateside release in December through The Cult. Only available prior as a high-priced and impossible to find German import, the official US version features the original cover and art which was banned upon it’s initial 1998 European release!
http://grandbelialskey.cjb.net/
DRAWN AND QUARTERED
New album “Extermination Revelry” is out now! A tentative west coast tour is in the works with Barbatos (Japan, Abigail project), SERPENS AEON and possibly RAVAGER (Osmose), more news to come soon! The band are also busy putting the finishing touches on their yet-untitled 3rd album and plan to enter the studio sometime in early 2004.
www.geocities.com/drawn_an_quartered/
SARGEIST
Are currently entrenched in Boneyard Studio adding the skin to their second album “Disciples of The Heinous Path”, which promises to be another landmark in Grim, Ice-cold Finnish Black Metal. Also in the works is a split CD with STORM LEGION, who features Horrendus of Genocide Kommando / Corpus Christii.
SERPENS AEON
Debut album “Dawn of Kouatl”, engineered by Curran Murphy (Nevermore, Annihilator), is out now featuring a blistering production which captures the classic American Death / Thrash sound of the early 90’s. Imagine Possessed meets Dissection with Old-School Death Metal influences. No newcomers to the extreme metal scene, all members come from prior stints with Drawn and Quartered and The Chasm. Serpens Aeon are a True US Death Metal cult immersed in Aztec heritage and mythology! Sip the Winged Serpent’s nectar of war and prepare for the return to Aztlan!!!
www.serpensaeon.com
New Signings:
Moribund Cult are PROUD to announce the following new signings to our ever-growing army of cult and extreme Artists & musical terrorists:
XASTHUR
Cult, grim and obscure Black Metal legion XASTHUR from CA have penned a multi-album contract with The Cult in blood. XASTHUR have just unleashed their second full-length “Funeral of Being” CD through Blood, Fire, Death/ Red Stream following up their praised debut “Nocturnal Poisoning”. Work for XASTHUR’s yet-untitled third album and Moribund debut begins immediately!
www.blackmetaltomb.com/xasthur/
WINTER OF APOCALYPSE
Portland apocalyptic Black Metal-Thrashers WINTER OF APOCALYPSE have signed a multi-album deal with The Cult. Featuring members of Thy Infernal, Demoncy and Engorged you know they’re going to crush your skull! They will spend most of December chained in the studio to perfect their debut CD “Solitary Winter Night”.
WHORE
Is a new project started by Rob of FORNICATOR fame. Sick and demented Hate-Death-GRIND sure to churn the stomach of even the most desensitized gore fan! Expect a December release for their already recorded debut “Unfinished Business”, featuring sick cover art by famed/banned US artist Mike Diana!
MERRIMACK
Cult French Black Legionaries have enlisted with the cult for their next several offerings. The first onslaught will be a retrospective CD titled “Desecration to the Horned” featuring all three of their out of print demos. The anticipated follow up to “Ashes of Purification” is to be recorded during winter....
http://merrimack.satanslegions.com/
LP License Deal:
In conspiracy with Agonia Records, Poland, we are proud to announce that Genocide Kommando “Black Metal Supremacy”, Leviathan “The Tenth Sublevel of Suicide” and Sargeist “Satanic Black Devotion” will all be released on LP Vinyl Limited to 500, with Sargeist also being laid to Picture LP wax. Expect these Black as Pitch LP masterpieces which will be available directly from The Cult early spring 2004.
Armory / Webstore Up And Running!:
At long last the Moribund Armory / Webstore will be fully operational on 11.21.03 with secure online ordering and over 1,700 extreme Metal titles to fill your coffin spirit!
Troopers Needed!
BLOOD RITUAL- The scene’s #1 CoS band are seeking a full time lead / rhythm guitarist. Applicants must be 100% professional, have pro equipment and relocate to the Seattle, WA / Pacific Northwest area. Submit a demo or CDr to the band c/o Moribund Cult.
ARGHOSLENT- Are in search of a Bass Player. Must live in the VA/DC/MD tri-state area and be 100% professional with equipment. Interested parties should submit a demo or Cdr to the band through Moribund Cult.
BEST OF 2003 !!!
When compiling your best of 2003 lists, DON’T forget about the following Moribund Cult albums which are still kicking everyones ass:
SUMMON “And the Blood Runs Black” CD
LEVIATHAN “The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide” CD
SARGEIST “Satanic Black Devotion” CD
MEATJACK newsletter 11/17/03
In this newsletter:
Fall tour thanks
Radio broadcast/webcast this week
New web site launched
MEATJACK records songs for tribute albums
New interview
New regular t's and women's "Days of Fire" shirts available
Upcoming SUCKPiG show
Catalog
Fall tour thanks
We want to thank everyone that helped to make our fall 2003 tour such a success, people like Dan at Thunderdome Booking, Joshua White from At A Loss Recordings, Dave and Liz at Earsplit PR, Joe Long our web designer, all the bands, venues and local promoters that helped out, our friends, families and significant others at home. Most importantly we want to thank the people, people that came out to the shows and rocked, people that partied with us, people that let us sleep on their floors, people that fed us (you're the reason we keep doing this shit!). Now that we're kicking it again with a new drummer you will be seeing a lot more of us.
Radio broadcast/webcast this week
While MEATJACK was on tour we dropped into WFMU to record our set. It will air this Thursday, November 20 at 4pm (EST) as part of Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine program. Check it out at 91.1 FM (NYC/East Central NJ) and 90.1 FM (Hudson Valley, Lower Catskills, Western NJ). The rest of the world can hear it streaming on-line at www.wfmu.org.
New web site launched
Thanks to Joe Long, our web site has recently been revamped. Check it out when you get the chance and let us know what you think. We will be working on tightening up everything on it in the next few weeks. There is now a forum section instead of the guest book.
MEATJACK records songs for tribute albums
MEATJACK has recorded a couple of songs for upcoming tribute albums:
We Reach: The Music of the Melvins
The Dillinger Escape Plan, High On Fire, Meshuggah, Strapping Young Lad, Keelhaul, House Of Low Culture, MEATJACK, Lickgoldensky, Absentee, Dog Fashion Disco, Disengage, and Abdullah are among the artists confirmed to appear on an upcoming tribute CD to The Melvins titled "We Reach: The Music Of The Melvins", the album will be the second release through Fractured Transmitter Records, the label formed by MUSHROOMHEAD vocalist Jason Mann (with distribution through Lumberjack). Album art will be handled by Derek Hess. A summer 2004 release is expected.
Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute
MEATJACK has contributed a cut to a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute comp coming out on Underdogma Records. Other artists appearing on this comp include Altamont (featuring Dale Crover of the Melvins), Alabama Thunder Pussy, Higher Octane, Leadfoot, Puny Human, Weedeater, Solace, Raging Slab, sHeavy, The Rubes, Throttlerod, Pale Divine, The Legendary Flying Fuck (featuring members of Ironboss), Beaten Back To Pure, Penance, Taipan (featuring Steve Austin of Today Is The Day and Patrick Kennedy of Ironboss), Sofa King Killer & Clearlight (with Pepper Keenan of Down & Corrosion of Conformity on vocals)
New interview
There is a new interview with MEATJACK from Live4Metal at http://www.live4metal.com/meatjack.htm.
New regular t's and women's "Days of Fire" shirts available
We now have new regular and women's "Days of Fire" t-shirts available. See catalog section below or check out our on-line store at www.meatjack.com.
Upcoming SUCKPiG show
Sunday December 21 - Jucifer, SUCKPiG, etc. @ The Ottobar-Baltimore, MD (www.theottobar.com)
SUCKPiG is MEATJACK guitarist/vocalist Brian's one man barrage of songs, soundscapes and noise (www.suckpig.com)
Web site & contact info:
For current news, info, show dates, interviews, archived web casts, mp3's, videos, photos, on-line catalog, links, etc., check out the MEATJACK web site at www.meatjack.com.
email: meatjack@meatjack.com
mailing address:
MEATJACK
P.O. Box 4526
Baltimore, MD 21212
USA
Catalog - more info and order on-line with credit card or checking account at www.meatjack.com
VIDEO:
-034. MEATJACK - "Skin" VHS videocassette from Snipehunt. 8 videos - 25 minutes, featuring cover art by Stephen Kasner. 4 videos from the "Trust" CD by Skizz Cyzyk, a film by J.R. Fritsch featuring new MEATJACK music, plus 3 live videos (2 from CBGB's-NYC & 1 from Nyabinghi-Youngstown, OH). Released 6/2002. (www.meatjack.com/videotape.html). $11.50.
CD's:
NEW ITEM!!! -043. MEATJACK - "Days of Fire" CD from At A Loss Recordings. 10 songs - 41 minutes. The long awaited new CD from MEATJACK is now here. Amazing artwork by Stephen Kasner. (www.meatjack.com/days.html). $10.
NEW ITEM!!! -042. Emissions From The Monolith CD compilation from Maduro Records. 11 songs - 55 minutes featuring Acid Ape, Rebreather, Stinking Lizaveta, Burnout, Kung Pao, J.J. Paradise Players Club, MEATJACK, Fistula, The Rubes, Volume & Sons of Otis. Check out more info and hear an excerpt of MEATJACK's psycho-delic cover of Killdozer's "New Pants and Shirt" at www.meatjack.com/monolith.html. This is an exclusive MEATJACK track not on any other release (more excerpts coming soon). Released 5/2003. $10.
-031. DAMAD / MEATJACK split CD or 10 inch vinyl from At A Loss Recordings. 6 songs (3 from each band) - 23 minutes. Released 2000. (www.meatjack.com/damad.html). CD - $10 / 10 inch vinyl - $9.
-029. MEATJACK - "Trust" CD. MEATJACK's debut CD from At A Loss Recordings. 10 songs - 30 minutes. Released 1999. (www.meatjack.com/trust.html). $10.
-024. SUCKPiG - "tears of a PiG" CD-R or cassette. 7 songs - 40 minutes. Songs, noise & sound-scapes from MEATJACK's guitarist/vocalist Brian Daniloski on Snipehunt. Released 1998. (www.meatjack.com/suck.html). CD-R - $5 / CASSETTE - $4.
VINYL:
-031. DAMAD / MEATJACK split 10 inch vinyl (see CD section above)
-025. MEATJACK / Superhighway Carfire split 7 inch vinyl from Infernal Racket Records. Features MEATJACK's-"Eunuch" (different version than on "Trust") and Superhighway Carfire's-"Paint Mixing Systems". Released 1998. (www.meatjack.com/eunuch.html). $4.
CASSETTES:
-023. MEATJACK - "AIM" cassette. 11 songs - 46 minutes from Snipehunt. Recording engineered by Steve Austin (Today Is The Day). Contains earlier versions of 5 songs from "Trust", plus 6 songs unavailable anywhere else. Recorded in 1996. (www.meatjack.com/aim.html). $5.
-024. SUCKPiG - "tears of a PiG" cassette (see CD section above)
SHIRTS (When ordering do not forget to let us know size and color):
NEW ITEM!!! -044. MEATJACK Days of Fire shirt. Front of shirt features "MEATJACK Days of Fire" logo. Red and white ink on black pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt. To see what it looks like go to www.meatjack.com/dofshirt.gif. Available in M, L & XL. $12.
-035. MEATJACK - scratchy logo t-shirt. MEATJACK "scratchy" logo on 100% cotton t-shirt. See shirt at www.meatjack.com/scratchshirt.html. $12. CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE IN LARGE RED OR PURPLE SHIRT w/ WHITE PRINT.
LADIES CLOTHING (When ordering do not forget to let us know size):
NEW ITEM!!! -045. MEATJACK Days of Fire 3/4 sleeve baseball shirt. Front of shirt features "MEATJACK Days of Fire" logo. 100% cotton - red sleeves, black shirt w/ red & white print available in women's M & L. See it at www.meatjack.com/dof3-4.gif. $17.
NEW ITEM!!! -046. MEATJACK spaghetti strap shirt. Front of shirt features MEATJACK logo and icon. 100% cotton black shirt w/ silver print available in women's M & L. See it at www.meatjack.com/dofspag.gif. $12.
-036. MEATJACK 3/4 sleeve baseball shirt. 100% cotton white sleeves, black shirt w/ white print available in M/OS. See it at: www.meatjack.com/ladiesroombaseball.html. $17.
-040. MEATJACK thong. 100% cotton black thong w/ white print. See it at: www.meatjack.com/thong.html. $8.
STICKERS, PATCHES & BUTTONS:
-033. MEATJACK vinyl stickers, patches & buttons (3). 3 vinyl stickers, or 3 patches, or 3 buttons, or mix and match (ex: 2 patches & 1 button or 2 buttons & 1 sticker, or 1 of each). You choose. (www.meatjack.com/catalog.html). 3 for $1.50.
FREE MEATJACK STICKER, PATCH or BUTTON WITH ANY ORDER. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHICH ONE YOU WANT.
POSTAGE INFO:
Free shipping within the U.S.
Canada & Mexico add $1 per item.
Elsewhere add $2 per item.
Send check, money order (payable to MEATJACK), or well concealed cash (we are not responsible for lost or stolen cash), or pay on-line with credit card or checking account through Paypal at www.meatjack.com/catalog2.html. ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN U.S. CURRENCY.
mailing address:
MEATJACK
P.O. Box 4526
Baltimore, MD 21212
USA
web site: www.meatjack.com
email: meatjack@meatjack.com
In this newsletter:
Fall tour thanks
Radio broadcast/webcast this week
New web site launched
MEATJACK records songs for tribute albums
New interview
New regular t's and women's "Days of Fire" shirts available
Upcoming SUCKPiG show
Catalog
Fall tour thanks
We want to thank everyone that helped to make our fall 2003 tour such a success, people like Dan at Thunderdome Booking, Joshua White from At A Loss Recordings, Dave and Liz at Earsplit PR, Joe Long our web designer, all the bands, venues and local promoters that helped out, our friends, families and significant others at home. Most importantly we want to thank the people, people that came out to the shows and rocked, people that partied with us, people that let us sleep on their floors, people that fed us (you're the reason we keep doing this shit!). Now that we're kicking it again with a new drummer you will be seeing a lot more of us.
Radio broadcast/webcast this week
While MEATJACK was on tour we dropped into WFMU to record our set. It will air this Thursday, November 20 at 4pm (EST) as part of Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine program. Check it out at 91.1 FM (NYC/East Central NJ) and 90.1 FM (Hudson Valley, Lower Catskills, Western NJ). The rest of the world can hear it streaming on-line at www.wfmu.org.
New web site launched
Thanks to Joe Long, our web site has recently been revamped. Check it out when you get the chance and let us know what you think. We will be working on tightening up everything on it in the next few weeks. There is now a forum section instead of the guest book.
MEATJACK records songs for tribute albums
MEATJACK has recorded a couple of songs for upcoming tribute albums:
We Reach: The Music of the Melvins
The Dillinger Escape Plan, High On Fire, Meshuggah, Strapping Young Lad, Keelhaul, House Of Low Culture, MEATJACK, Lickgoldensky, Absentee, Dog Fashion Disco, Disengage, and Abdullah are among the artists confirmed to appear on an upcoming tribute CD to The Melvins titled "We Reach: The Music Of The Melvins", the album will be the second release through Fractured Transmitter Records, the label formed by MUSHROOMHEAD vocalist Jason Mann (with distribution through Lumberjack). Album art will be handled by Derek Hess. A summer 2004 release is expected.
Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute
MEATJACK has contributed a cut to a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute comp coming out on Underdogma Records. Other artists appearing on this comp include Altamont (featuring Dale Crover of the Melvins), Alabama Thunder Pussy, Higher Octane, Leadfoot, Puny Human, Weedeater, Solace, Raging Slab, sHeavy, The Rubes, Throttlerod, Pale Divine, The Legendary Flying Fuck (featuring members of Ironboss), Beaten Back To Pure, Penance, Taipan (featuring Steve Austin of Today Is The Day and Patrick Kennedy of Ironboss), Sofa King Killer & Clearlight (with Pepper Keenan of Down & Corrosion of Conformity on vocals)
New interview
There is a new interview with MEATJACK from Live4Metal at http://www.live4metal.com/meatjack.htm.
New regular t's and women's "Days of Fire" shirts available
We now have new regular and women's "Days of Fire" t-shirts available. See catalog section below or check out our on-line store at www.meatjack.com.
Upcoming SUCKPiG show
Sunday December 21 - Jucifer, SUCKPiG, etc. @ The Ottobar-Baltimore, MD (www.theottobar.com)
SUCKPiG is MEATJACK guitarist/vocalist Brian's one man barrage of songs, soundscapes and noise (www.suckpig.com)
Web site & contact info:
For current news, info, show dates, interviews, archived web casts, mp3's, videos, photos, on-line catalog, links, etc., check out the MEATJACK web site at www.meatjack.com.
email: meatjack@meatjack.com
mailing address:
MEATJACK
P.O. Box 4526
Baltimore, MD 21212
USA
Catalog - more info and order on-line with credit card or checking account at www.meatjack.com
VIDEO:
-034. MEATJACK - "Skin" VHS videocassette from Snipehunt. 8 videos - 25 minutes, featuring cover art by Stephen Kasner. 4 videos from the "Trust" CD by Skizz Cyzyk, a film by J.R. Fritsch featuring new MEATJACK music, plus 3 live videos (2 from CBGB's-NYC & 1 from Nyabinghi-Youngstown, OH). Released 6/2002. (www.meatjack.com/videotape.html). $11.50.
CD's:
NEW ITEM!!! -043. MEATJACK - "Days of Fire" CD from At A Loss Recordings. 10 songs - 41 minutes. The long awaited new CD from MEATJACK is now here. Amazing artwork by Stephen Kasner. (www.meatjack.com/days.html). $10.
NEW ITEM!!! -042. Emissions From The Monolith CD compilation from Maduro Records. 11 songs - 55 minutes featuring Acid Ape, Rebreather, Stinking Lizaveta, Burnout, Kung Pao, J.J. Paradise Players Club, MEATJACK, Fistula, The Rubes, Volume & Sons of Otis. Check out more info and hear an excerpt of MEATJACK's psycho-delic cover of Killdozer's "New Pants and Shirt" at www.meatjack.com/monolith.html. This is an exclusive MEATJACK track not on any other release (more excerpts coming soon). Released 5/2003. $10.
-031. DAMAD / MEATJACK split CD or 10 inch vinyl from At A Loss Recordings. 6 songs (3 from each band) - 23 minutes. Released 2000. (www.meatjack.com/damad.html). CD - $10 / 10 inch vinyl - $9.
-029. MEATJACK - "Trust" CD. MEATJACK's debut CD from At A Loss Recordings. 10 songs - 30 minutes. Released 1999. (www.meatjack.com/trust.html). $10.
-024. SUCKPiG - "tears of a PiG" CD-R or cassette. 7 songs - 40 minutes. Songs, noise & sound-scapes from MEATJACK's guitarist/vocalist Brian Daniloski on Snipehunt. Released 1998. (www.meatjack.com/suck.html). CD-R - $5 / CASSETTE - $4.
VINYL:
-031. DAMAD / MEATJACK split 10 inch vinyl (see CD section above)
-025. MEATJACK / Superhighway Carfire split 7 inch vinyl from Infernal Racket Records. Features MEATJACK's-"Eunuch" (different version than on "Trust") and Superhighway Carfire's-"Paint Mixing Systems". Released 1998. (www.meatjack.com/eunuch.html). $4.
CASSETTES:
-023. MEATJACK - "AIM" cassette. 11 songs - 46 minutes from Snipehunt. Recording engineered by Steve Austin (Today Is The Day). Contains earlier versions of 5 songs from "Trust", plus 6 songs unavailable anywhere else. Recorded in 1996. (www.meatjack.com/aim.html). $5.
-024. SUCKPiG - "tears of a PiG" cassette (see CD section above)
SHIRTS (When ordering do not forget to let us know size and color):
NEW ITEM!!! -044. MEATJACK Days of Fire shirt. Front of shirt features "MEATJACK Days of Fire" logo. Red and white ink on black pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt. To see what it looks like go to www.meatjack.com/dofshirt.gif. Available in M, L & XL. $12.
-035. MEATJACK - scratchy logo t-shirt. MEATJACK "scratchy" logo on 100% cotton t-shirt. See shirt at www.meatjack.com/scratchshirt.html. $12. CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE IN LARGE RED OR PURPLE SHIRT w/ WHITE PRINT.
LADIES CLOTHING (When ordering do not forget to let us know size):
NEW ITEM!!! -045. MEATJACK Days of Fire 3/4 sleeve baseball shirt. Front of shirt features "MEATJACK Days of Fire" logo. 100% cotton - red sleeves, black shirt w/ red & white print available in women's M & L. See it at www.meatjack.com/dof3-4.gif. $17.
NEW ITEM!!! -046. MEATJACK spaghetti strap shirt. Front of shirt features MEATJACK logo and icon. 100% cotton black shirt w/ silver print available in women's M & L. See it at www.meatjack.com/dofspag.gif. $12.
-036. MEATJACK 3/4 sleeve baseball shirt. 100% cotton white sleeves, black shirt w/ white print available in M/OS. See it at: www.meatjack.com/ladiesroombaseball.html. $17.
-040. MEATJACK thong. 100% cotton black thong w/ white print. See it at: www.meatjack.com/thong.html. $8.
STICKERS, PATCHES & BUTTONS:
-033. MEATJACK vinyl stickers, patches & buttons (3). 3 vinyl stickers, or 3 patches, or 3 buttons, or mix and match (ex: 2 patches & 1 button or 2 buttons & 1 sticker, or 1 of each). You choose. (www.meatjack.com/catalog.html). 3 for $1.50.
FREE MEATJACK STICKER, PATCH or BUTTON WITH ANY ORDER. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHICH ONE YOU WANT.
POSTAGE INFO:
Free shipping within the U.S.
Canada & Mexico add $1 per item.
Elsewhere add $2 per item.
Send check, money order (payable to MEATJACK), or well concealed cash (we are not responsible for lost or stolen cash), or pay on-line with credit card or checking account through Paypal at www.meatjack.com/catalog2.html. ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN U.S. CURRENCY.
mailing address:
MEATJACK
P.O. Box 4526
Baltimore, MD 21212
USA
web site: www.meatjack.com
email: meatjack@meatjack.com
NIHILISTIC HOLOCAUST! Update!
Hailz!
NIHILISTIC HOLOCAUST Webzine was updated with an interview of SKINLESS (Brutal as fuck death grind from the states!) and 47 honnest reviews!
I'm still waiting for about 10 interviews! But some bands seem very slow! Here's what will be published if everythings works fine: AMETHYSTE(Fra), AHUMADO GRANUJO, AUTOPSY/ ABSCESS, KRUSH (Hol), NECROHARMONIC Prod, DEVILYN, MORTALIZED, GRIND STUFF MUSIC (grindcore Mp3 hub), THE FRONTLINE (Gigs organiser)... and others!
Check the webzine: http://www.nihilistic.ca.tc
And bye bye!
Gab
New reviews:
ABSURD (Ger) Totenlieder CD'03
AMETHYSTE (Fra) Promo 2003
ANGUISH (Malaysia) Mass dismemberment Demo'03
AVULSED (Spa) Stabwound orgasm CD'99
BLACK TERROR (Cze) Chaos Demo CDr’03.
CERVICAL GAG (Usa) Demo'03
CHAINS OF FLESH (Usa) Demo 2003
COPREMESIS (Usa) Demonstrating the Fist Demo'03
DAMAGED (Australia) Do not spit/ Passive backseat demon engines Re-release CD'01
DAS ÜBER EVILS (Swe) Bratwurst terror Demo'03
DEIVOS (Pol) Hostile blood Demo CD’03
DETHRONED (Usa) Promo 2002
DEVILYN (Pol) The past against the future CD’03.
DISGUST (Jap) Undermankind MCD'0.
DYSENTERIE (Fra) lunatic asylum Demo'03
ELYSIUM (Pol) Feedback CD'03
EXHUMED (Usa)/ NO COMPLY (Usa) Instruments of hell Split Ep'96
FLESHROT (Can) Demo'02
GENITAL GRINDER (Fra) Genital grinderCD’03
GORGASM (Usa) Promo 2003
IMMURED (Ger) Promo 2002
INHATRED (Fra) Promo 2003
KILLING IS CREATION (No matter) Demo'03
LUCIFERION (Pol) the apostate CD'03
MORTALIZED (Jap) Absolute mortality #1 MCD'03
NARGAROTH (Ger) Black Metal Ist Krieg CD'01
NECROFROST (Ger) Bloodstorms voktes over hytrunghas dunkle necrotroner CD'01
NO VALUE (Jap) November 2000 to march 2001 Demo CDr
NO VALUE (Jap) 3 tracks Demo'02
OBSCENE EXTREME Compilation CD'03
PATHS OF POSSESSION (Usa)/ DARK FAITH (Usa) Split CD’03
PITBULLS IN THE NURSERY (Fra) Impact Demo'01
QUO VADIS (Can) February sessions Demo'02
REGURGITATE (Swe) Carnivorous erection CD'00
REGURGITATE (Swe) Deviant CD'03
RESUSCITATION (Bel) Injection of insanity Demo'02
SACRIVERSUM (Pol) Mozartia CD'03
SADISTIC BLOOD MASSACRE (Ger) Anal Intruder MCD'03
SOULLESS (Usa) Agony's lament CD'02
STRANGULATION (Swe) Withering existence Demo'03
SULACO (Usa) Sulaco MCD'03
THE KILL (Australia) Demo tape'00
UMBRTKA (Cze) Nad propasti dne CDr'03
VIA MISTICA (Pol) Testamentum (In hora mortis nostre) CD'03
VIKING CROWN (Usa) Banished Rhythmic Hate CD'01
VOMIT THE SOUL (Ita) Human insanity Demo'03
http://www.nihilistic.ca.tc
NIHILISTIC HOLOCAUST Webzine/ Prod:
http://www.nihilistic.ca.tc
Last updates: ints of SKINLESS, MARTIN VAN DRUNEN, ILLOGICIST, SUFFER (R.I.P), DAMAGED...
TRIBUTE TO GODFLESH Double CDr/ pro cover. Out Now!
Distro:
http://www.nihildistro.fr.st CDs à 9-10 Euros,
Demos et Eps à 4 E... PORT COMPRIS!
Some bands websites:
SCARVENGER (Fra) Death heavy http://www.scarvenger.fr.st
MORTALIZED (Jap) Grind death http://www.mortalized.fr.st
CARMOLEST PHYSICIST (Fra) Death grindcore: http://nembrionic.site.voila.fr/
HUTT (Bra) Grindcore http://www.hutt.ca.tc
TORMENT (Fra) Brutal death http://site.voila.fr/TORMENTDEATH
PUTREFIED (Fra) Grindcore http://www.putrefied.fr.st
Hailz!
NIHILISTIC HOLOCAUST Webzine was updated with an interview of SKINLESS (Brutal as fuck death grind from the states!) and 47 honnest reviews!
I'm still waiting for about 10 interviews! But some bands seem very slow! Here's what will be published if everythings works fine: AMETHYSTE(Fra), AHUMADO GRANUJO, AUTOPSY/ ABSCESS, KRUSH (Hol), NECROHARMONIC Prod, DEVILYN, MORTALIZED, GRIND STUFF MUSIC (grindcore Mp3 hub), THE FRONTLINE (Gigs organiser)... and others!
Check the webzine: http://www.nihilistic.ca.tc
And bye bye!
Gab
New reviews:
ABSURD (Ger) Totenlieder CD'03
AMETHYSTE (Fra) Promo 2003
ANGUISH (Malaysia) Mass dismemberment Demo'03
AVULSED (Spa) Stabwound orgasm CD'99
BLACK TERROR (Cze) Chaos Demo CDr’03.
CERVICAL GAG (Usa) Demo'03
CHAINS OF FLESH (Usa) Demo 2003
COPREMESIS (Usa) Demonstrating the Fist Demo'03
DAMAGED (Australia) Do not spit/ Passive backseat demon engines Re-release CD'01
DAS ÜBER EVILS (Swe) Bratwurst terror Demo'03
DEIVOS (Pol) Hostile blood Demo CD’03
DETHRONED (Usa) Promo 2002
DEVILYN (Pol) The past against the future CD’03.
DISGUST (Jap) Undermankind MCD'0.
DYSENTERIE (Fra) lunatic asylum Demo'03
ELYSIUM (Pol) Feedback CD'03
EXHUMED (Usa)/ NO COMPLY (Usa) Instruments of hell Split Ep'96
FLESHROT (Can) Demo'02
GENITAL GRINDER (Fra) Genital grinderCD’03
GORGASM (Usa) Promo 2003
IMMURED (Ger) Promo 2002
INHATRED (Fra) Promo 2003
KILLING IS CREATION (No matter) Demo'03
LUCIFERION (Pol) the apostate CD'03
MORTALIZED (Jap) Absolute mortality #1 MCD'03
NARGAROTH (Ger) Black Metal Ist Krieg CD'01
NECROFROST (Ger) Bloodstorms voktes over hytrunghas dunkle necrotroner CD'01
NO VALUE (Jap) November 2000 to march 2001 Demo CDr
NO VALUE (Jap) 3 tracks Demo'02
OBSCENE EXTREME Compilation CD'03
PATHS OF POSSESSION (Usa)/ DARK FAITH (Usa) Split CD’03
PITBULLS IN THE NURSERY (Fra) Impact Demo'01
QUO VADIS (Can) February sessions Demo'02
REGURGITATE (Swe) Carnivorous erection CD'00
REGURGITATE (Swe) Deviant CD'03
RESUSCITATION (Bel) Injection of insanity Demo'02
SACRIVERSUM (Pol) Mozartia CD'03
SADISTIC BLOOD MASSACRE (Ger) Anal Intruder MCD'03
SOULLESS (Usa) Agony's lament CD'02
STRANGULATION (Swe) Withering existence Demo'03
SULACO (Usa) Sulaco MCD'03
THE KILL (Australia) Demo tape'00
UMBRTKA (Cze) Nad propasti dne CDr'03
VIA MISTICA (Pol) Testamentum (In hora mortis nostre) CD'03
VIKING CROWN (Usa) Banished Rhythmic Hate CD'01
VOMIT THE SOUL (Ita) Human insanity Demo'03
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Howdy!
Here is the All That's Heavy Online Music Store http://www.stonerrock.com/store) stock update! We've added 3 major new titles since the last newsletter. These being the brand new Los Natas "Tormenta Mental y Paranoico" 7", the brand new Shovelhead "Red Sky Horizon" CD and the (finally) re-issued Fu Manchu "Daredevil" CD. And, once
again, we have another batch of miscelaneous out-of-print Man's Ruin CDs and 10" records. Full details are below. Here's a few announcements to get things started - the full stock update is below:
** LOS NATAS - NEW 7" IN STOCK NOW: This super cool 7" is specially
imported direct from Sweden and features seriously spaced out covers of Hawkwind's "Brainstorm" (Tormenta Mental in Spanish) and Black Sabbath's classic "Paranoid" (Paranoico).
** NEW SHOVELHEAD CD IN STOCK NOW!!: I highly recommend Shovelhead to all fans of bands like the Stooges, Mudhoney, Nebula, The Monkeywrench, The Glasspack, Core and Solarized. All of that kinda stuff - top notch stuff here. AND it's currently on sale for only $9.99!! You can't go wrong with this one.
** MORE MAN'S RUIN RESTOCKS: See the bottom of this newsletter for a complete list of out-of-print Man's Ruin CDs and 10" records that are back in stock in extremely limited quantities.
** RESTOCKS: Fully updated and massive restocks list below!!
LATEST ARRIVALS:
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~Shovelhead: Red Sky Horizon CD (only $9.99!!)
~Los Natas: Tormenta Mental y Paranoica 7"
~Fu Manchu: Daredevil CD
~Dixie Witch: Into the Sun CD
~Planet Gemini: SuperGod DevilMan CD (only $9.99!!)
~Planet Gemini: 13 CD (only $9.99!!)
~Venom: Possessed LP (EARMARK)
~Awesome Machine, The: The Soul of a Thousand Years CD
~Awesome Machine, The: The Soul of a Thousand Years LP
~LOFREQ: If This is the Best Ya Got CD (only $9.99!!)
~Damnation Gulch: Firewater CD (only $9.99!!)
~Pelican T-shirt: Logo on Grey
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AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDERING:
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~Probot: Self Titled 7" (only $3.99!)
~Probot: Combination Sale (2 Southern Lord CDs and the 7" for only
$25.97!!! That's $10.00 off the regular price of buying all 3 seperately!)
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BACK IN STOCK:
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~35007: Sea of Tranquility 10 inch
~500 ft. of Pipe: Dope Deal CD
~500 ft. of Pipe: Electrifying Church of the New Light CD
~5ive: The Hemophiliac Dream CD EP
~Abdullah: Self Titled 2LP
~Abdullah: Self Titled CD
~Abramis Brama: Nar Tystnaden Lagt Sig CD
~Acid King: Zoroaster CD
~Alabama Thunder Pussy: Staring at the Divine (Picture Disc w/ Bonus
7") LP
~Argonaut: Shoot the Moon CD
~Astroqueen: Into Submission CD
~Awesome Machine, The: Under the Influence CD
~Baby Woodrose: Money for Soul CD
~Baby Woodrose: Carrie CD Single
~Blackrock: Clutching at Straws CD EP
~Blind Dog: Captain Dog Rides Again CD
~Blind Dog: The Last Adventures of Captain Dog CD
~Brant Bjork: Jalamanta CD
~Brant Bjork: Keep Your Cool CD
~Brant Bjork & The Operators: Self Titled CD
~Camaros: Romantique LP
~Chrome Locust: Self Titled CD
~Church of Misery/Acrimony: Split CD
~Dead Meadow: Howls from the Hills LP
~Demon Cleaner: Self Titled CD
~Desert Sessions, The: Vols 9 & 10 CD
~Dixie Witch: One Bird Two Stones CD
~Dozer: In the Tail of a Comet CD
~Drunk Horse: Unearthed Gems Volume 2 7 inch
~Drunk Horse: Adult Situations CD
~Earth: Sunn Amps and Smashed Guitars CD
~Electric Wizard: Dopethrone CD
~Electric Wizard: Let Us Prey LP
~Electric Wizard T-shirt: Let Us Prey T-shirt
~Eternal Elysium: Spiritualized D CD
~Farflung: 9 Pin Body CD
~Floor: Self Titled CD
~Frame: A Loco Motive CD EP
~Fu Manchu: Return to Earth 91 - 93 CD
~Gas Giant: Mana LP
~Generous Maria/Skua: Split CD
~Giants of Science: The History of Warfare CD
~Goatsblood: Drull CD
~Goatsnake: I CD
~Golden Pig Electric Blues Band: Self Titled CD
~Greenleaf: Revolution Rock LP
~Greenleaf: Secret Alphabets CD
~Halfway to Gone: Second Season CD
~Hermano: Only a Suggestion CD
~Hidden Hand, The: Divine Propaganda CD
~High on Fire: The Art of Self Defense (+ Bonus Tracks) CD
~High on Fire: Surrounded by Thieves CD
~House of Aquarius: The World Though Bloodred Eyes CD
~Josiah: Self Titled CD
~Kaptain Sun: Trip to Vortex CD EP
~Karma to Burn: Almost Heathen CD
~Khanate: Self Titled CD
~Kyuss: Blues for the Red Sun LP
~Kyuss: and the Circus Leaves Town CD
~Kyuss: Blues for the Red Sun CD
~Los Natas: Bee Jesus (Box Set) 2CD
~Los Natas: Toba Trance CD
~Los Natas: Corsario Negro CD
~Lowrider: Ode to Io LP
~Mammoth Volume: Noara Dance CD EP
~Masters of Reality: Sunrise on the Sufferbus CD
~Masters of Reality: Flak 'n' Flight CD
~Men of Porn: Experiments in Feedback CD
~Mondo Generator: A Drug Problem that Never Existed CD
~Monkey3: Self Titled CD
~Mystick Krewe of Clearlight, The: Self Titled CD
~Nebula: Dos EPs CD
~Nebula: Atomic Ritual CD
~Nebula: Let it Burn (+ Bonus Tracks) CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orion Chronicles CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orbit EP 7 inch
~Novadriver: Void CD
~OJM: Heavy CD
~Operator Generator: Polar Fleet CD
~Orange Goblin: Time Travelling Blues CD
~Orange Goblin T-shirt: Deaf By Metal Design T-shirt
~Orange Goblin T-shirt: Get Drunk Raise Hell Design T-shirt
~Pawnshop: Cruise-o-matic CD
~Pelican: Untitled EP CD
~Penance: Proving Ground (Remixed, Remastered, Repackaged) CD
~Pentagram: Review Your Choices CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #2 CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #1 CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Self Titled CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Songs for the Deaf (Ipecac) 2LP
~Roachpowder: Atomic Church CD
~Rubes, The: Hokum CD
~Santoro: Self Titled CD
~Sea of Green: Time to Fly CD
~Sea of Green: Chemical Vacation CD
~Sheavy: Synchronized CD
~Sheavy: The Electric Sleep CD
~Sheavy T-shirt: Electric Sleep T-shirt
~Sideburn: Trying to Burn the Sun CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Reason to Live CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Seed of Decades CD
~Sleep: Volume One CD
~Sleep: Jerusalem CD
~Solace: Further CD
~Solace: 13 CD
~Sonic Flower: Self Titled CD
~Sons of Otis: Songs for Worship CD
~Southern Gun Culture / Super Heavy Goat Ass: Split CD
~Spirit Caravan: The Last Embrace 2CD
~Spirit Caravan: Self Titled 7 inch
~Spirit Caravan: Dreamwheel CD EP
~Spiritual Beggars: Self Titled (+ 4 Bonus Tracks) CD
~StonerRock.com T-shirt: Black T-shirt
~Subversion: Beatin' the Shit Out of it CD
~Subversion: Rust Formation CD
~Suplecs: Sad Songs Better Days CD
~Terminal Lovers: Drama Pit and Loan CD
~Throttlerod: Eastbound and Down CD
~Unearthly Trance: Season of Seance, Science of Silence CD
~Various Artists: Destroysall (A Tribute to Godzilla) CD
~Various Artists: Sucking the 70's 2CD
~Various Artists: Rise 13: Magick Rock Vol. 1 CD
~Various Artists: The Mighty Desert Rock Avengers 2CD
~WE: Dinosauric Futurobic 2LP
~YOB: Catharsis CD
~YOB: Elaborations of Carbon CD
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LIMITED MAN'S RUIN RESTOCKS:
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~The Heads "Self Titled" 10" x 5
~The Heads "Mao Tinitus" 10" x 5
~The Heads "The Time Is Now!" CD x 5
~Desert Sessions Vol. 5 10" x 5
~Desert Sessions Vol. 6 10" x 5
~Iron Monkey "We've Learned Nothing"/Church Of Misery CD x 5
~Euroboys "1999 Man" CDEP x 5
~Euroboys "Long Days Flight Til Tomorrow" CD x 5
~Earthlings? "Human Beans" CD x 5
~Earthlings? "Self Titled" CD x 5
~Sons of Otis "Spacejumbofudge" CD x 10
~Sons of Otis "Temple Ball" CD x 2
~Dozer "Madre De Dios" CD x 10
~Suplecs "Wrestlin With My Lady Friend" CD x 5
~Acid King "Busse Woods" CD x 3
~Fu Manchu "Eatin' Dust" CD x 8
~Fatso Jetson "Flames For All" CD x 12
~Electric Wizard/Orange Goblin - Split CD x 10
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Pale Existence News!!!
Pale has some shows coming up: December 6th @ The Concord Café in Aston, PA with Umin & forfeit. We also have one December 11th @ The Balcony in The Trocadero in Philly, PA with Umin & Burn0wt. Visit http://www.concordcafe.com/ or http://www.thetroc.com
If you or anyone you know wants a copy of ‘HATE DEMO 2003‘ CONTACT us.
WORLDEATER RECORDS ‘genre~cide’ is getting picked up on November 19th.
Promo Stickers are here. If anyone would like to be on a street team: CONTACT us.
Send us your reviews. Good. Bad. Neutral. We’ll post them on the site. To make that easier for a person. Please entitle REVIEW as the subject.
On November 19th Rob’s going to record his guitar tracks.
If you know of a radio that plays Death Metal let us know the info so we can get played in your town. CONTACT us.
If anyone would like to link up with us on the web. Simply get in touch with us and we’ll link up. Do some shows and help each other out.
Keep checking back for updates!
http://www.paleexistence.tk
PaleExistence@yahoo.com
Pale Existence
32 East Dutton Mill Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 416-7179
Links:
http://www.worldeaterrecords.com
http://www.godisdead.cjb.net
http://www.heavycore.org
http://www.pahardcore.com
http://www.Insarexia.com
http://www.midwestmetal.info
http://www.thetinksinc.com
http://brospaynemusic.com
Thanks,
GID
Contact us for a free demo:
http://www.paleexistence.tk
paleexistence@yahoo.com
AIM: lifeless2k3
Pale Existence
32 East Dutton Mill Road
Aston, PA 19014 USA
FULL LENGTH COMING SOON!
Pale has some shows coming up: December 6th @ The Concord Café in Aston, PA with Umin & forfeit. We also have one December 11th @ The Balcony in The Trocadero in Philly, PA with Umin & Burn0wt. Visit http://www.concordcafe.com/ or http://www.thetroc.com
If you or anyone you know wants a copy of ‘HATE DEMO 2003‘ CONTACT us.
WORLDEATER RECORDS ‘genre~cide’ is getting picked up on November 19th.
Promo Stickers are here. If anyone would like to be on a street team: CONTACT us.
Send us your reviews. Good. Bad. Neutral. We’ll post them on the site. To make that easier for a person. Please entitle REVIEW as the subject.
On November 19th Rob’s going to record his guitar tracks.
If you know of a radio that plays Death Metal let us know the info so we can get played in your town. CONTACT us.
If anyone would like to link up with us on the web. Simply get in touch with us and we’ll link up. Do some shows and help each other out.
Keep checking back for updates!
http://www.paleexistence.tk
PaleExistence@yahoo.com
Pale Existence
32 East Dutton Mill Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610) 416-7179
Links:
http://www.worldeaterrecords.com
http://www.godisdead.cjb.net
http://www.heavycore.org
http://www.pahardcore.com
http://www.Insarexia.com
http://www.midwestmetal.info
http://www.thetinksinc.com
http://brospaynemusic.com
Thanks,
GID
Contact us for a free demo:
http://www.paleexistence.tk
paleexistence@yahoo.com
AIM: lifeless2k3
Pale Existence
32 East Dutton Mill Road
Aston, PA 19014 USA
FULL LENGTH COMING SOON!
NorthEast Metal's own Machine is putting on a Metalfest on April 3 2004
NorthEast Metal's own Machine is putting on a Metalfest on April 3 2004 in Youngstown OH. The show will feature 9 intense metal bands. The show will cost 8 dollars for advance tickets and 10 dollars the day of teh show. if anyone is interested in getting their hands on some advance tickets, please reply back with your name, address and I will be sure to get you on the list to contact when the tickets arrive in my hands.
-Machine
www.northeastmetal.cjb.net
AIM: machinegunndeath
NorthEast Metal's own Machine is putting on a Metalfest on April 3 2004 in Youngstown OH. The show will feature 9 intense metal bands. The show will cost 8 dollars for advance tickets and 10 dollars the day of teh show. if anyone is interested in getting their hands on some advance tickets, please reply back with your name, address and I will be sure to get you on the list to contact when the tickets arrive in my hands.
-Machine
www.northeastmetal.cjb.net
AIM: machinegunndeath
We need help from our fans for Ozzfest
We need your help to get on the Ozzfest this year! Please take a moment of your time to visit the link below and help get Gorman Prophecy on Ozzfest this year!!
We need you to put the following information in the blanks:
1. We need you to tell them that you WANT Gorman Prophecy on Ozzfest this year!
2. We need you to tell them that the tour you are most looking forward to is the Gorman Prophecy tour that is coming in 2004 to promote their new album.
Please visit:
http://promo.cc.com/ozzfest/survey/default.aspx?cfc=1
WE ALSO NEED YOU TO TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO VOTE FOR GORMAN PROPHECY AT OZZFEST!
Gorman Prophecy is very thankful to all of their devoted fans! We would
not be where we are today if it weren't for you!!
GORMAN PROPHECY www.gormanprophecy.com
CMT Productions www.cmtproductions.com
P.O. Box 263 ~ Denton, MD 21629 (410.482.9602)
We need your help to get on the Ozzfest this year! Please take a moment of your time to visit the link below and help get Gorman Prophecy on Ozzfest this year!!
We need you to put the following information in the blanks:
1. We need you to tell them that you WANT Gorman Prophecy on Ozzfest this year!
2. We need you to tell them that the tour you are most looking forward to is the Gorman Prophecy tour that is coming in 2004 to promote their new album.
Please visit:
http://promo.cc.com/ozzfest/survey/default.aspx?cfc=1
WE ALSO NEED YOU TO TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS TO VOTE FOR GORMAN PROPHECY AT OZZFEST!
Gorman Prophecy is very thankful to all of their devoted fans! We would
not be where we are today if it weren't for you!!
GORMAN PROPHECY www.gormanprophecy.com
CMT Productions www.cmtproductions.com
P.O. Box 263 ~ Denton, MD 21629 (410.482.9602)
DEIVOS : Killer POLAND DEATH METAL - 1st CD AVAILABLE NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!
" Speed, technical and brutal Death Metal with great compositions and sound in the 1st Deicide and
Luciferion veins. Fantastic band with perfect first full lenght album". If you like old Deicide, the 1st
Luciferion, you'll love DEIVOS.
For more information, you can visit the Un-official DEIVOS website : http://deivos.free.fr/
" Speed, technical and brutal Death Metal with great compositions and sound in the 1st Deicide and
Luciferion veins. Fantastic band with perfect first full lenght album". If you like old Deicide, the 1st
Luciferion, you'll love DEIVOS.
For more information, you can visit the Un-official DEIVOS website : http://deivos.free.fr/
11.15.2003
The first Annual Templars Of Doom
On June 19th, 2004, The first Annual Templars Of Doom
Fest will be held in the wasteland of the United States known to all as Indianapolis Indiana.
Several bands have already confirmed and many others have been contacted. A full list will be issued shortly as well as a web site that will be launched.
I will update you to the progress of this. For more info you can contact Templarsofdoom@yahoo.com
Jason McCash
The Gates Of Slumber
On June 19th, 2004, The first Annual Templars Of Doom
Fest will be held in the wasteland of the United States known to all as Indianapolis Indiana.
Several bands have already confirmed and many others have been contacted. A full list will be issued shortly as well as a web site that will be launched.
I will update you to the progress of this. For more info you can contact Templarsofdoom@yahoo.com
Jason McCash
The Gates Of Slumber
Short Life Crisis (News & Updates)
Joshua Poupard has joined S.L.C. as a second guitarist. We had our first practice with him and he is catching on quickly.
Tour Dates for the our late winter/early spring tour will start being added to the shows page soon. Be sure to keep checking back to see when we are coming your town.
We have a show Dec. 20th at Graffitis in Dallas. Demure, Crimson Thirst and Enami will also be playing. We arent playing a whole lot of local shows so make sure you make it out to this one.
Be sure to sign up in our forum and join in on the discussions.
http://www.shortlifecrisis.net
Joshua Poupard has joined S.L.C. as a second guitarist. We had our first practice with him and he is catching on quickly.
Tour Dates for the our late winter/early spring tour will start being added to the shows page soon. Be sure to keep checking back to see when we are coming your town.
We have a show Dec. 20th at Graffitis in Dallas. Demure, Crimson Thirst and Enami will also be playing. We arent playing a whole lot of local shows so make sure you make it out to this one.
Be sure to sign up in our forum and join in on the discussions.
http://www.shortlifecrisis.net
MERRY METAL CHRISTMAS fest ( Baltimore Md)
December 20, 2003 (Saturday)
Thunder Dome - Baltimore Md
"MERRY METAL CHRISTMAS" fest
fearturing:
*Gorman Prophecy
*HTD
*Non-Existence
*and other artists.
OPEN BAR from 8pm-9pm w/buffet
Tickets $7.00
GORMAN PROPHECY www.gormanprophecy.com
CMT Productions www.cmtproductions.com
P.O. Box 263 ~ Denton, MD 21629 (410.482.9602)
Screaming Ferret Wreckords www.screamingferret.com
Dirtbag Clothing ("Wear it 'til it stinks!")www.dirtbagclothing.com
December 20, 2003 (Saturday)
Thunder Dome - Baltimore Md
"MERRY METAL CHRISTMAS" fest
fearturing:
*Gorman Prophecy
*HTD
*Non-Existence
*and other artists.
OPEN BAR from 8pm-9pm w/buffet
Tickets $7.00
GORMAN PROPHECY www.gormanprophecy.com
CMT Productions www.cmtproductions.com
P.O. Box 263 ~ Denton, MD 21629 (410.482.9602)
Screaming Ferret Wreckords www.screamingferret.com
Dirtbag Clothing ("Wear it 'til it stinks!")www.dirtbagclothing.com
Brand new interview with GORE BEYOND NECROPSY
Brand new interview with GORE BEYOND NECROPSY can now be read on the
Braindead webzine. Check it out!
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/braindead
Brand new interview with GORE BEYOND NECROPSY can now be read on the
Braindead webzine. Check it out!
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/braindead
CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT (ST. LOUIS)
2nd Annual Thanksgiving Metalfest
Featuring Lacuna Coil & Dog Fashion Disco w/Realm, 13 Days, Final Drive, Byproduct & Krammit
$10
All Ages
Saturday, November 29th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
LACUNA COIL BIO
Throughout history, Italy has been known for blending the classic with the innovative. In the musical realm, Milans prolific Lacuna Coil has best translated the dichotomy of this Italian consciousness.
With three full-length albums and two EPs released in a 4-year span, each offering has furthered the enunciation of the subtle, solemn beauty Lacuna Coil creates. Signifying "empty spiral" in English, the definition betrays the rich versatility of their music. Comalies, their offering for 2002, maturely exhibits the trademarked gothic overtones and simplistic melancholy of their haunting musical landscape. Leaving all comparisons to Draconian Times-era Paradise Lost and The Gathering's
Mandylion-era behind, Lacuna Coil bring miraculous eloquence to their collision of melody and metal.
Originally formed in 1996, the band teamed up with producer Waldemar Sorychta (Sentenced, Samael, Tiamat) in 1998. Their songwriting talents
immediately evident, Terrorizer Magazine hailed Lacuna Coil's
self-titled debut as "superb, and its strength soon weakens whatever resistance you may have had after repeated plays." 1999 proved to be the band's
most eventful year, with an impressive tour schedule in support of that year's release, In A Reverie, also produced by Sorychta. Sharing stages
with Skyclad, My Insanity, Grip Inc., and Samael, they debuted at the esteemed Dynamo Open Air Festival in The Netherlands, the Metal Mania Festival in Poland, and Italy's prestigious Gods Of Metal Festival. Following an appearance at the Altheimer Open Air Festival, they toured with Swiss gothic legends Lacrimosa and reaped the praise of fellow musicians, critics, and new-found fans. With the demand for Lacuna Coil's music suddenly escalating, they released the Halflife EP (recorded in Damage
Inc. Studio in Ventimiglia, Italy) as a gift to their European community of fans in the year 2000.
Welcoming Waldemar Sorychta back into the producer's chair at Woodhouse Studios to assist them with recording 2001's Unleashed Memories, this
album (released in North America with the previously unavailable
Halflife EP) lavished the band with much-deserved acclaim. Praised by Alternative Press for their "supersize chords that nearly burst into flame,
gorgeous three-part harmonies and chill-inducing melodies that recycle in your head for days" and earning a special mention in Billboard Magazine's Hard Music Spotlight for their "compelling mixture of seductive melodies and aggressive riffs," the band embarked on their first North
American tour with labelmates Moonspell in the winter of 2001. Metal Maniacs documented their live show to be "a sensory overload of the highest
order. In one word: intoxicating."
It is indeed difficult not to get pulled into the dream-like quality of the world Lacuna Coil creates, which floods you with a myriad of heavy and hypnotic sounds. The epic feel of their latest melodic invention, Comalies, will quickly lead to you believe that an incredibly personal epiphany is about to happen. Each song contributes to the build-up,
encouraging introspection while documenting the sadness that this particular journey uncovers. Upholding the emotive yin/yang tradition of vocal interplay between the dulcet tones of Cristina Scabbia and the
deliberate vocals of her male singing partner Andrea Ferro, Comalies is another
dynamic exploration of Lacuna Coil's soulfully somber and stunningly enigmatic musical alchemy.
DOG FASHION DISCO BIO
2001's Anarchists Of Good Taste was a breakthrough for Dog Fashion Disco. The blood and sweat that came from several years plugging away in and around the bands Washington DC homeland and several tracks from
three independently released recordings all went into the Spitfire Records debut, and the resulting resounding critical acclaim spurned numerous opportunities for the group.
The band spent a year and a half on the road, hitting Europe for the
first time and logging miles across North America with artists as
disparate as System Of A Down (whose Serj Tankian made a guest appearance on Anarchists of Good Taste), Stone Temple Pilots, P.O.D., Mindless Self
Indulgence, Mushroomhead, Nothingface and Primer 55.
The relentless touring combined with almost unanimously positive press coverage and radio support at both the college and commercial levels, exposing Dog Fashion Disco to hundreds of thousands of new fans. To say
the future is bright is an understatement. In fact, that is the name of the bands much-anticipated follow-up release, Committed to a Bright Future.
The sentiment isnt Pollyanna sanguinity, nor is it self-deprecating cynicism. Actually, its a little of both. We were being
optimistic and sarcastic at the same time, explains vocalist Todd Smith. Weve always been committed to doing everything that we can to help this band succeed, but we also realize how hard it is to really break
through.
Making the task somewhat easier is the fact that Committed to a Bright Future is as powerful a statement as youre likely to hear. As opposed to the previous release, which featured rerecorded versions of
material that dated back to the bands inception, the new disc was written almost entirely in a two-month span before they entered the studio. This gives the record a seamless, cohesive feel that the first disc lacked.
The albums more Straightforward, agrees Smith, but its
also because we wanted to write songs that transferred well live and made for a really energetic concert. Audiences absorbed the old stuff, but it wasnt the kind of thing that got kids jumping around, beating the crap out of each other, and we love that. We wanted to write songs that
would just pummel you in the face for 45 minutes.
The crazed keyboard flourishes, time-changing insanity and
stream-of-conscious lyrics that the bands deemed evil circus music and had critics invoking the name Mike Patton remain, but the melodic aspects of Dog Fashion Disco have never been displayed more prominently than on
Committed to a Bright Future. It is this accessibility on cuts such as
the jazzy Worm in A Dogs Heart, the riff-roaring Plastic
Surgeons and the hidden cover of Grease that separates the band
from their one-dimensional peers.
Im a big fan of pop music and I think theres a sense of that
in our music, the singer admits without hesitation. I grew up with
Kiss, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, bands that wrote great songs whose melodies youd sing for two weeks after two listens. I dont think that
being catchy is a negative. We want something people can sing along with.
After the recording of the disc, the band amicably parted ways with
their original guitarist and drummer, replacing them with Jasan Stepp, a friend from the DC scene, and Mike Oliver, a New Yorker whom the bands manager introduced them to, respectively. I know its a clich, Smith laughs, but I swear, in all fairness to the other guys, this band has never worked as well as it does now, and the live show is
unstoppable.
Its a live show that Dog Fashion Disc plans on unleashing nightly
for as long as we can physically stand, says the vocalist.
Were going to be on the road for a year solid at least, boldly
predicts Smith. This is what we do, this is what weve waited our whole lives to do, and this is what we want. We took some great steps on the last album, and were proud of that, but were looking to the future now. A very bright future, needless to say.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
Chimaira
w/Soilwork, Bleeding Through, As I Lie Dying & KrimZin
$13 Advance/$15 Day Of Show
All Ages
Monday, December 15th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
If there is one band that possesses the essential elements necessary to break big in the heavy metal scene, it's Cleveland's Chimaira. With its
blood-boiling new album The Impossibility Of Reason, Chimaira is postured to set a new standard: The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal.
As any metal historian/critic/fan is well aware of, the 80s saw the
invasion of British metal acts, Iron Maiden and Venom among them, deemed the "New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" or "NWOBHM". Chimaira will be leading the charge of NWOAHM on domestic shores with The Impossibility Of
Reason, an album that is 100% trend free. Armed with an unflappable work ethic, and an album so kinetic and fevered that it blows away all past efforts, Chimaira has metal in its DNA.
Chimaira, which takes its unique name from a mythological beast
comprised of several disparate animals, has established a solid, dedicated, and vast fan base with 1999's This Present Darkness (East Coast Empire) and 2001's Roadrunner Records' debut, Pass Out Of Existence. A touring
machine, Chimaira has hit the road with Slayer, Fear Factory, Machine Head, and Danzig. In addition to these great support slots, the band has also struck out on its own headlining tours, where the six-piece possessed the blue-collar wherewithal to support itself.
Pass Out Of Existence is Chimaira's foundation, but the band hardly rested on its laurels when it came time to make The Impossibility Of Reason. "This is a more mature record," says singer Mark Hunter. "But at the
same time, it's more in your face. Whether it's the heaviest, or the
most melodic, tame song, it's full on." Chimaira fans are going to get what they are looking for and then some with The Impossibility Of Reason. "It's everything our fans love, but with something else," offers Hunter. Whereas other bands balk at and fear change, Chimaira embraced it, on
several levels, for The Impossibility Of Reason. "Look at some of the most notorious metal bands out there," says Hunter. "You can't put on
any of their records without noticing a change from record to record. That is what we strive to do. We feel we've shown a lot of growth and musicianship." Lead guitarist Rob Arnold concurs, "We all had a certain motivation about the music we wanted to create. The fury. The speed. The
aggression. We learned a lot from being on the road."
Sonically, Chimaira focused on crafting an album that ignores current metal trends such as rapping, guest appearances, and scoffs at any traces of "nu" metal. "The Impossibility Of Reason is less futuristic than
the last record. The programming is more subsonic, and it's more of a dark synth style," Hunter explains. "The low sub tones make you feel you like you are inside the record. It's the darkest thing we have ever done. We changed tunings. We tuned to C, the darkest key." Further beefing
up the new, improved Chimaira sound is the new voices Hunter used. On tour, he was able to hone his voice, and when recording The Impossibility Of Reason, he found voices he had never used before or even knew he had.
Lyrically, while The Impossibility Of Reason is not a concept album,
Hunter traces three prevalent themes: rejection, revenge, and
repercussion. "Lyrically, we always try to have songs that our fans can relate to. Everyone has been rejected. Everyone has gotten revenge in some form or
another. We know a lot of these lyrics will strike a nerve, especially
with what is going on in today's society," admits Hunter. The
Impossibility Of Reason is sonically a dark album, but Chimaira chose to represent the album's artwork in white tones. Since metal is often associated
with black, Chimaira bucked the trend and drenched the artwork in blinding, stark, Kubrick-esque style tones, in an effort to let the music scream for itself.
The Impossibility Of Reason is a personal album for Chimaira, in that everyone that participated in non-musical areas of the record grew up with the band, from the artist to the photographer to the producer. The band chose producer Ben Schigel (who fronts his own band Switched) to
man the boards, for very specific reasons. "He has been recording members of this band for 8 or 9 years, when we were in our other bands," says Hunter. "This record was less polished, so we wanted to go with someone who could keep us raw. He knows our band like we know it." Hunter and
Arnold also co-produced the effort. "Mark and I are always in the studio," says Arnold. "We were there every minute of every day. We wanted screaming guitars and booming drums. We wanted to be a part of that
process of getting everything to sound a certain way."
This collaborative effort was also able to give each song on The
Impossibility Of Reason its own distinct identity. Arnold admits that horns-in-the-air guitar solos are something prevalent on the album. "We're going back to the era of ripping out leads and growing out the hair", he
exclaims. "The album is so much more guitar driven." Arnold even goes so far to admit, "standing on the side of the stage, watching Kerry King of Slayer play for six weeks, had a lot to do with what came out of me musically."
"Down Again" defines Chimaira's dynamic ability. "Pure Hatred" is the most pulverizing song, which is an easy guess, given the blunt title.
"That is the song everyone will relate to. It's the final act of revenge, and the chorus is "I hate everyone," says Hunter. The song is devastating enough to elicit comparisons to Pantera's quintessential "Fuck You"
anthem "Walk". The title track, according to Arnold, has fast paced heavy guitars with insane drums, and "a groove... that all familiar groove that we are known for. Then, the chorus hits the listener like a ton of bricks. When the ending comes in, you realize this is a changed band, and that you are hearing something special."
On The Impossibility Of Reason, Chimaira shows its ambitious side. The last song on the record "Implements Of Destruction" is an epic. "We're
trying to bring back the epic instrumental," says Hunter. "It hasn't been done for a while. It's beyond epic. It's 12 minutes and we're paying homage to some of our favorite metal songs."
It's Chimaira's metal vision that has won Slayer's Kerry King over to Chimaira's side. King has espoused the virtues of Chimaira in national magazines such as Guitar World. King is notorious for his criticisms of many "newer" metal bands, but he has championed Chimaira. Ultimately,
there is no better endorsement for the NWOAHM movement than Kerry Fucking King.
With its old-school stylings and head-banging flair, it easy to
understand why metal fans across the globe would be drawn to Chimaira's music. The band's sound is uniquely their own, yet it pays homage to those metal giants that came before them, drawing up the blueprint for the
NWOAMHM. The Impossibility of Reason draws from many seemingly opposite points both within and outside of the metal genre to create a whole that is
far greater than the sum of its parts.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
Dillinger Escape Plan
w/The Locust and Your Enemies Friends
$12
All Ages
Wednesday, January 14th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
Created by the merger of metal and new-school hardcore, the furious din of the Dillinger Escape Plan is the perfect embodiment of intensity, cathartic rage, urgency, and forward-thinking. Given their abilities and relative youth, its not out of the question to believe that
something this intricate and focused could develop into a paradigm to be followed, a yardstick by which other bands are measured.
The force known as the Dillinger Escape Plan was formed in March 1997 in North New Jersey by Ben (guitars), Chris (drums), and Dimitri (vocals). Armed only with a simple desire to correct the musical misdeeds of their former bands, the trio added bassist Adam and set about writing
material with the aim of pleasing their harshest critics: themselves.
These early steps surfaced shortly thereafter in the form of a six-song self-titled mini-CD on Now Or Never Records. The quartet started making regular stops to unleash their devastating live show in basements, houses, punk spaces, record stores and tiny, underground clubs throughout
the NorthEast and MidWest.
The foursome added John on second guitar in the fall of ‘97 and recorded their now-infamous "demo" at Trax East Studios (HATEBREED, HUMAN
REMAINS, SNAPCASE). Named Under The Running Board, the eight minute blast of intense riffing, near-maddening technical complexity, flawless
execution, and frayed vocal beatings had fans and critics searching the floor on hands and knees for their heads mere seconds after the opening
salvo The Mullet Burden. Rarely had something so intricate been so focused. Under..., consisting of only three songs, received rave reviews internationally and was remarkably named as one of the top releases of 1998 by numerous publications worldwide.
Tales of the bands infamous live performances continued to spread
like wildfire as reports surfaced in fanzines and major publications
alike. DILLINGER... hit the road for their second tour in the summer of 1998, bringing their absolutely ferocious live assault to bear upon the East coast, Midwest and Eastern Canada with BOTCH and JESUIT. The tours final show was an absolutely blistering set on the Relapse Stage at the 1998 Milwaukee Metalfest. Brian Benoit, formerly of JESUIT, replaced
John on guitar in November of 98. A split CD with NORA was released on Ferret, and another East Coast trek followed, this time in the company of CAVE-IN and CONVERGE, before the band returned home to begin
writing material for their first full-length effort.
A split 7" with DROWNING MAN was issued on Hydra Head in May of 1999 and sold out its limited edition pressing of 3,000 in one day. DILLINGER completed writing the full-length and again entered Trax East Studios with Steve Evetts to record. The result of the bands labors is Calculating Infinity, a lethal, unprecedented combination of metal and
hardcore. Calculating... sees DILLINGER maturing by leaps and bounds as the new material incorporates elements of jazz-fusion amidst the semi-controlled chaos. Dimitris vocals are far more intense than ever before,
adding both spoken and whispered passages to his established arsenal. Stunning technicality, intense vocal punishment and total musical
proficiency are immediately evident as songs like 43% Burnt, Sugar Coated Sour and the title track resoundingly attest.
In August 1999, with Calculating... still over a month away from its
release date, the band was invited to open for none other than MR.BUNGLE on the bands 45-date U.S. Tour, based on the strength of both Under The Running Board and their frenetic live show. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE
PLAN...a psycho-overload of adrenaline soaked intensity...a band fast on the rise.
2nd Annual Thanksgiving Metalfest
Featuring Lacuna Coil & Dog Fashion Disco w/Realm, 13 Days, Final Drive, Byproduct & Krammit
$10
All Ages
Saturday, November 29th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
LACUNA COIL BIO
Throughout history, Italy has been known for blending the classic with the innovative. In the musical realm, Milans prolific Lacuna Coil has best translated the dichotomy of this Italian consciousness.
With three full-length albums and two EPs released in a 4-year span, each offering has furthered the enunciation of the subtle, solemn beauty Lacuna Coil creates. Signifying "empty spiral" in English, the definition betrays the rich versatility of their music. Comalies, their offering for 2002, maturely exhibits the trademarked gothic overtones and simplistic melancholy of their haunting musical landscape. Leaving all comparisons to Draconian Times-era Paradise Lost and The Gathering's
Mandylion-era behind, Lacuna Coil bring miraculous eloquence to their collision of melody and metal.
Originally formed in 1996, the band teamed up with producer Waldemar Sorychta (Sentenced, Samael, Tiamat) in 1998. Their songwriting talents
immediately evident, Terrorizer Magazine hailed Lacuna Coil's
self-titled debut as "superb, and its strength soon weakens whatever resistance you may have had after repeated plays." 1999 proved to be the band's
most eventful year, with an impressive tour schedule in support of that year's release, In A Reverie, also produced by Sorychta. Sharing stages
with Skyclad, My Insanity, Grip Inc., and Samael, they debuted at the esteemed Dynamo Open Air Festival in The Netherlands, the Metal Mania Festival in Poland, and Italy's prestigious Gods Of Metal Festival. Following an appearance at the Altheimer Open Air Festival, they toured with Swiss gothic legends Lacrimosa and reaped the praise of fellow musicians, critics, and new-found fans. With the demand for Lacuna Coil's music suddenly escalating, they released the Halflife EP (recorded in Damage
Inc. Studio in Ventimiglia, Italy) as a gift to their European community of fans in the year 2000.
Welcoming Waldemar Sorychta back into the producer's chair at Woodhouse Studios to assist them with recording 2001's Unleashed Memories, this
album (released in North America with the previously unavailable
Halflife EP) lavished the band with much-deserved acclaim. Praised by Alternative Press for their "supersize chords that nearly burst into flame,
gorgeous three-part harmonies and chill-inducing melodies that recycle in your head for days" and earning a special mention in Billboard Magazine's Hard Music Spotlight for their "compelling mixture of seductive melodies and aggressive riffs," the band embarked on their first North
American tour with labelmates Moonspell in the winter of 2001. Metal Maniacs documented their live show to be "a sensory overload of the highest
order. In one word: intoxicating."
It is indeed difficult not to get pulled into the dream-like quality of the world Lacuna Coil creates, which floods you with a myriad of heavy and hypnotic sounds. The epic feel of their latest melodic invention, Comalies, will quickly lead to you believe that an incredibly personal epiphany is about to happen. Each song contributes to the build-up,
encouraging introspection while documenting the sadness that this particular journey uncovers. Upholding the emotive yin/yang tradition of vocal interplay between the dulcet tones of Cristina Scabbia and the
deliberate vocals of her male singing partner Andrea Ferro, Comalies is another
dynamic exploration of Lacuna Coil's soulfully somber and stunningly enigmatic musical alchemy.
DOG FASHION DISCO BIO
2001's Anarchists Of Good Taste was a breakthrough for Dog Fashion Disco. The blood and sweat that came from several years plugging away in and around the bands Washington DC homeland and several tracks from
three independently released recordings all went into the Spitfire Records debut, and the resulting resounding critical acclaim spurned numerous opportunities for the group.
The band spent a year and a half on the road, hitting Europe for the
first time and logging miles across North America with artists as
disparate as System Of A Down (whose Serj Tankian made a guest appearance on Anarchists of Good Taste), Stone Temple Pilots, P.O.D., Mindless Self
Indulgence, Mushroomhead, Nothingface and Primer 55.
The relentless touring combined with almost unanimously positive press coverage and radio support at both the college and commercial levels, exposing Dog Fashion Disco to hundreds of thousands of new fans. To say
the future is bright is an understatement. In fact, that is the name of the bands much-anticipated follow-up release, Committed to a Bright Future.
The sentiment isnt Pollyanna sanguinity, nor is it self-deprecating cynicism. Actually, its a little of both. We were being
optimistic and sarcastic at the same time, explains vocalist Todd Smith. Weve always been committed to doing everything that we can to help this band succeed, but we also realize how hard it is to really break
through.
Making the task somewhat easier is the fact that Committed to a Bright Future is as powerful a statement as youre likely to hear. As opposed to the previous release, which featured rerecorded versions of
material that dated back to the bands inception, the new disc was written almost entirely in a two-month span before they entered the studio. This gives the record a seamless, cohesive feel that the first disc lacked.
The albums more Straightforward, agrees Smith, but its
also because we wanted to write songs that transferred well live and made for a really energetic concert. Audiences absorbed the old stuff, but it wasnt the kind of thing that got kids jumping around, beating the crap out of each other, and we love that. We wanted to write songs that
would just pummel you in the face for 45 minutes.
The crazed keyboard flourishes, time-changing insanity and
stream-of-conscious lyrics that the bands deemed evil circus music and had critics invoking the name Mike Patton remain, but the melodic aspects of Dog Fashion Disco have never been displayed more prominently than on
Committed to a Bright Future. It is this accessibility on cuts such as
the jazzy Worm in A Dogs Heart, the riff-roaring Plastic
Surgeons and the hidden cover of Grease that separates the band
from their one-dimensional peers.
Im a big fan of pop music and I think theres a sense of that
in our music, the singer admits without hesitation. I grew up with
Kiss, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, bands that wrote great songs whose melodies youd sing for two weeks after two listens. I dont think that
being catchy is a negative. We want something people can sing along with.
After the recording of the disc, the band amicably parted ways with
their original guitarist and drummer, replacing them with Jasan Stepp, a friend from the DC scene, and Mike Oliver, a New Yorker whom the bands manager introduced them to, respectively. I know its a clich, Smith laughs, but I swear, in all fairness to the other guys, this band has never worked as well as it does now, and the live show is
unstoppable.
Its a live show that Dog Fashion Disc plans on unleashing nightly
for as long as we can physically stand, says the vocalist.
Were going to be on the road for a year solid at least, boldly
predicts Smith. This is what we do, this is what weve waited our whole lives to do, and this is what we want. We took some great steps on the last album, and were proud of that, but were looking to the future now. A very bright future, needless to say.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
Chimaira
w/Soilwork, Bleeding Through, As I Lie Dying & KrimZin
$13 Advance/$15 Day Of Show
All Ages
Monday, December 15th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
If there is one band that possesses the essential elements necessary to break big in the heavy metal scene, it's Cleveland's Chimaira. With its
blood-boiling new album The Impossibility Of Reason, Chimaira is postured to set a new standard: The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal.
As any metal historian/critic/fan is well aware of, the 80s saw the
invasion of British metal acts, Iron Maiden and Venom among them, deemed the "New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" or "NWOBHM". Chimaira will be leading the charge of NWOAHM on domestic shores with The Impossibility Of
Reason, an album that is 100% trend free. Armed with an unflappable work ethic, and an album so kinetic and fevered that it blows away all past efforts, Chimaira has metal in its DNA.
Chimaira, which takes its unique name from a mythological beast
comprised of several disparate animals, has established a solid, dedicated, and vast fan base with 1999's This Present Darkness (East Coast Empire) and 2001's Roadrunner Records' debut, Pass Out Of Existence. A touring
machine, Chimaira has hit the road with Slayer, Fear Factory, Machine Head, and Danzig. In addition to these great support slots, the band has also struck out on its own headlining tours, where the six-piece possessed the blue-collar wherewithal to support itself.
Pass Out Of Existence is Chimaira's foundation, but the band hardly rested on its laurels when it came time to make The Impossibility Of Reason. "This is a more mature record," says singer Mark Hunter. "But at the
same time, it's more in your face. Whether it's the heaviest, or the
most melodic, tame song, it's full on." Chimaira fans are going to get what they are looking for and then some with The Impossibility Of Reason. "It's everything our fans love, but with something else," offers Hunter. Whereas other bands balk at and fear change, Chimaira embraced it, on
several levels, for The Impossibility Of Reason. "Look at some of the most notorious metal bands out there," says Hunter. "You can't put on
any of their records without noticing a change from record to record. That is what we strive to do. We feel we've shown a lot of growth and musicianship." Lead guitarist Rob Arnold concurs, "We all had a certain motivation about the music we wanted to create. The fury. The speed. The
aggression. We learned a lot from being on the road."
Sonically, Chimaira focused on crafting an album that ignores current metal trends such as rapping, guest appearances, and scoffs at any traces of "nu" metal. "The Impossibility Of Reason is less futuristic than
the last record. The programming is more subsonic, and it's more of a dark synth style," Hunter explains. "The low sub tones make you feel you like you are inside the record. It's the darkest thing we have ever done. We changed tunings. We tuned to C, the darkest key." Further beefing
up the new, improved Chimaira sound is the new voices Hunter used. On tour, he was able to hone his voice, and when recording The Impossibility Of Reason, he found voices he had never used before or even knew he had.
Lyrically, while The Impossibility Of Reason is not a concept album,
Hunter traces three prevalent themes: rejection, revenge, and
repercussion. "Lyrically, we always try to have songs that our fans can relate to. Everyone has been rejected. Everyone has gotten revenge in some form or
another. We know a lot of these lyrics will strike a nerve, especially
with what is going on in today's society," admits Hunter. The
Impossibility Of Reason is sonically a dark album, but Chimaira chose to represent the album's artwork in white tones. Since metal is often associated
with black, Chimaira bucked the trend and drenched the artwork in blinding, stark, Kubrick-esque style tones, in an effort to let the music scream for itself.
The Impossibility Of Reason is a personal album for Chimaira, in that everyone that participated in non-musical areas of the record grew up with the band, from the artist to the photographer to the producer. The band chose producer Ben Schigel (who fronts his own band Switched) to
man the boards, for very specific reasons. "He has been recording members of this band for 8 or 9 years, when we were in our other bands," says Hunter. "This record was less polished, so we wanted to go with someone who could keep us raw. He knows our band like we know it." Hunter and
Arnold also co-produced the effort. "Mark and I are always in the studio," says Arnold. "We were there every minute of every day. We wanted screaming guitars and booming drums. We wanted to be a part of that
process of getting everything to sound a certain way."
This collaborative effort was also able to give each song on The
Impossibility Of Reason its own distinct identity. Arnold admits that horns-in-the-air guitar solos are something prevalent on the album. "We're going back to the era of ripping out leads and growing out the hair", he
exclaims. "The album is so much more guitar driven." Arnold even goes so far to admit, "standing on the side of the stage, watching Kerry King of Slayer play for six weeks, had a lot to do with what came out of me musically."
"Down Again" defines Chimaira's dynamic ability. "Pure Hatred" is the most pulverizing song, which is an easy guess, given the blunt title.
"That is the song everyone will relate to. It's the final act of revenge, and the chorus is "I hate everyone," says Hunter. The song is devastating enough to elicit comparisons to Pantera's quintessential "Fuck You"
anthem "Walk". The title track, according to Arnold, has fast paced heavy guitars with insane drums, and "a groove... that all familiar groove that we are known for. Then, the chorus hits the listener like a ton of bricks. When the ending comes in, you realize this is a changed band, and that you are hearing something special."
On The Impossibility Of Reason, Chimaira shows its ambitious side. The last song on the record "Implements Of Destruction" is an epic. "We're
trying to bring back the epic instrumental," says Hunter. "It hasn't been done for a while. It's beyond epic. It's 12 minutes and we're paying homage to some of our favorite metal songs."
It's Chimaira's metal vision that has won Slayer's Kerry King over to Chimaira's side. King has espoused the virtues of Chimaira in national magazines such as Guitar World. King is notorious for his criticisms of many "newer" metal bands, but he has championed Chimaira. Ultimately,
there is no better endorsement for the NWOAHM movement than Kerry Fucking King.
With its old-school stylings and head-banging flair, it easy to
understand why metal fans across the globe would be drawn to Chimaira's music. The band's sound is uniquely their own, yet it pays homage to those metal giants that came before them, drawing up the blueprint for the
NWOAMHM. The Impossibility of Reason draws from many seemingly opposite points both within and outside of the metal genre to create a whole that is
far greater than the sum of its parts.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
Dillinger Escape Plan
w/The Locust and Your Enemies Friends
$12
All Ages
Wednesday, January 14th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
Created by the merger of metal and new-school hardcore, the furious din of the Dillinger Escape Plan is the perfect embodiment of intensity, cathartic rage, urgency, and forward-thinking. Given their abilities and relative youth, its not out of the question to believe that
something this intricate and focused could develop into a paradigm to be followed, a yardstick by which other bands are measured.
The force known as the Dillinger Escape Plan was formed in March 1997 in North New Jersey by Ben (guitars), Chris (drums), and Dimitri (vocals). Armed only with a simple desire to correct the musical misdeeds of their former bands, the trio added bassist Adam and set about writing
material with the aim of pleasing their harshest critics: themselves.
These early steps surfaced shortly thereafter in the form of a six-song self-titled mini-CD on Now Or Never Records. The quartet started making regular stops to unleash their devastating live show in basements, houses, punk spaces, record stores and tiny, underground clubs throughout
the NorthEast and MidWest.
The foursome added John on second guitar in the fall of ‘97 and recorded their now-infamous "demo" at Trax East Studios (HATEBREED, HUMAN
REMAINS, SNAPCASE). Named Under The Running Board, the eight minute blast of intense riffing, near-maddening technical complexity, flawless
execution, and frayed vocal beatings had fans and critics searching the floor on hands and knees for their heads mere seconds after the opening
salvo The Mullet Burden. Rarely had something so intricate been so focused. Under..., consisting of only three songs, received rave reviews internationally and was remarkably named as one of the top releases of 1998 by numerous publications worldwide.
Tales of the bands infamous live performances continued to spread
like wildfire as reports surfaced in fanzines and major publications
alike. DILLINGER... hit the road for their second tour in the summer of 1998, bringing their absolutely ferocious live assault to bear upon the East coast, Midwest and Eastern Canada with BOTCH and JESUIT. The tours final show was an absolutely blistering set on the Relapse Stage at the 1998 Milwaukee Metalfest. Brian Benoit, formerly of JESUIT, replaced
John on guitar in November of 98. A split CD with NORA was released on Ferret, and another East Coast trek followed, this time in the company of CAVE-IN and CONVERGE, before the band returned home to begin
writing material for their first full-length effort.
A split 7" with DROWNING MAN was issued on Hydra Head in May of 1999 and sold out its limited edition pressing of 3,000 in one day. DILLINGER completed writing the full-length and again entered Trax East Studios with Steve Evetts to record. The result of the bands labors is Calculating Infinity, a lethal, unprecedented combination of metal and
hardcore. Calculating... sees DILLINGER maturing by leaps and bounds as the new material incorporates elements of jazz-fusion amidst the semi-controlled chaos. Dimitris vocals are far more intense than ever before,
adding both spoken and whispered passages to his established arsenal. Stunning technicality, intense vocal punishment and total musical
proficiency are immediately evident as songs like 43% Burnt, Sugar Coated Sour and the title track resoundingly attest.
In August 1999, with Calculating... still over a month away from its
release date, the band was invited to open for none other than MR.BUNGLE on the bands 45-date U.S. Tour, based on the strength of both Under The Running Board and their frenetic live show. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE
PLAN...a psycho-overload of adrenaline soaked intensity...a band fast on the rise.
All That's Heavy Update (Planet Gemini, Dixie Witch, Probot)
Howdy!
Here is the All That's Heavy Online Music Store
(http://www.stonerrock.com/store) stock update for this week! We've got
four killer new additions and several notable restocks so here's a few
announcements to get things started - the full stock update is below:
** PLANET GEMINI - FIRST TWO CDs IN STOCK NOW!!: We have very limited
quantities of Planet Gemini's first two CDs "SuperGod/DevilMan" and
"13" in stock now!! We're the only place in the universe that has these
for sale!! AND we have them on sale for only $9.99 too!! Here's what I
had to say (hehe) about the SuperGod/DevilMan CD "These guys FUCKING
RULE!!! This is definitely one of the coolest CDs that`s ever come across my desk!!! I fell in love with this band IMMEDIATELY upon first listen and then listened to this CD a dozen more times in succession. Somehow they bring the hardcore doom of Electric Wizard together with the
electrified energy of Big Elf. Totally kick ass!!!" (El Danno)
** NEW DIXIE WITCH CD IN STOCK NOW!!: Well, it's not quite new but it is the remastered version of "Into the Sun" and it is brand new from Small Stone Records! This re-issue also features a bonus track and new
artwork!!
** KILLER RESTOCKS WORTH SPECIAL MENTION: For some strange reason it has been impossible for us to get restocks on these titles for a very
long time.. Not anymore!! These CDs are all back in stock FINALLY!!!
>>>Sixty Watt Shaman "Reason to Live", Sixty Watt haman "Seed of Decades", Karma to Burn "Almost Heathen", Masters of Reality "Sunrise on the
Sufferbus" and Black Label Society "1919 Eternal" <<< Get 'em while we got 'em!! Who knows when we'll be able to get them again!
** PROBOT PRE-ORDER SALE UPDATE: These have been delayed slightly at the pressing plant. We're now going to have them in stock and shipping closer to the end of November. Sorry for the delay!! These things happen
with vinyl.. Pre-order the PROBOT 7" now and you'll still get it for
the super low sale price of only $3.99!! AND you'll also get an
ultra-limited color vinyl version!! This 7" is limited to 6,666 copies
worldwide and only a few hundred of those will be on colored vinyl!!!
** RESTOCKS: Fully updated and massive restocks list below!!
LATEST ARRIVALS:
================
~Dixie Witch: Into the Sun CD
~Planet Gemini: SuperGod DevilMan CD (only $9.99!)
~Planet Gemini: 13 CD (only $9.99)
~Venom: Possessed LP (EARMARK)
~Awesome Machine, The: The Soul of a Thousand Years CD
~Awesome Machine, The: The Soul of a Thousand Years LP
~LOFREQ: If This is the Best Ya Got CD
~Damnation Gulch: Firewater CD
~Pelican T-shirt: Logo on Grey
~Darediablo: Feeding Frenzy CD
~Northwinds: Masters of Magic CD
~Void Forum: Turned on Acid LP
~Eternal Elysium/Of the Spacistor - Split CD
~Sissies: The Juice CD
~Pelican: Australasia CD
http://www.stonerrock.com/store
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDERING:
============================
~Probot: Self Titled 7" (only $3.99!)
~Probot: Combination Sale (2 Southern Lord CDs and the 7" for only
$25.97!!! That's $10.00 off the regular price of buying all 3 seperately!)
http://www.stonerrock.com/store
BACK IN STOCK:
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~16: Scott Case CD
~35007: Liquid LP
~35007: Sea of Tranquility 10 inch
~35007: Sea of Tranquility CD EP
~500 ft. of Pipe: Dope Deal CD
~500 ft. of Pipe: Electrifying Church of the New Light CD
~5ive: Self Titled CD
~5ive: The Hemophiliac Dream CD EP
~7Zuma7: Deep Inside CD
~Abdullah: Self Titled 2LP
~Abramis Brama: Nar Tystnaden Lagt Sig CD
~Acid Ape: Fleshspa CD
~Acid King: Zoroaster CD
~Alabama Thunder Pussy: Staring at the Divine (Picture Disc w/ Bonus
7") LP
~Archie Bunker: Lucky 13 CD
~Astroqueen: Into Submission CD
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: Self Titled CD
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: II CD
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: II LP
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: Self Titled LP
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: Spit Blood CD
~Awesome Machine, The: Under the Influence CD
~Baby Woodrose: Live at Gutter Island LP
~Baby Woodrose: Money for Soul CD
~Baby Woodrose: Carrie CD Single
~Bad Wizard: Sophisticated Mouth CD
~Beaten Back to Pure: The Last Refuge of the Sons of Bitches CD
~Begotten: Self Titled CD
~Black Label Society: 1919 Eternal CD
~Black Nasa: Self Titled CD
~Blackrock: Clutching at Straws CD EP
~Blind Dog: The Last Adventures of Captain Dog CD
~Blind Dog: Captain Dog Rides Again CD
~Bongzilla T-shirt: Gateway Design T-shirt
~Boulder: Reaped in Half Act 1 and Act 2 CD
~Brant Bjork: Keep Your Cool CD
~Camaros: Romantique LP
~Chrome Locust: Self Titled CD
~Church of Misery/Acrimony: Split CD
~Dead Meadow: Howls from the Hills LP
~Dead Meadow: Self Titled CD
~Demon Cleaner: Self Titled CD
~Desert Sessions, The: Vols 9 & 10 CD
~Devillac vs. Transonic Science: Split CD
~Dixie Witch: One Bird Two Stones CD
~Dozer: In the Tail of a Comet CD
~Drunk Horse: Self Titled CD
~Drunk Horse: Adult Situations CD
~Earth: Sunn Amps and Smashed Guitars CD
~Earthlings: Disco Marching Kraft CD EP
~Electric Wizard: Let Us Prey LP
~Eternal Elysium: Share LP
~Eternal Elysium: Spiritualized D CD
~Eternal Elysium: Share CD
~Eyehategod: Southern Discomfort CD
~Farflung: 9 Pin Body CD
~Fatso Jetson: Stinky Little Gods CD
~Fireball Ministry: FMEP CD EP
~Frame: A Loco Motive CD EP
~Fu Manchu: No One Rides for Free CD
~Fu Manchu: Return to Earth 91 - 93 CD
~Fu Manchu: No One Rides for Free LP
~Fu Manchu: Daredevil LP
~Fu Manchu/Fatso Jetson: Split 7 inch
~Gas Giant: Mana LP
~Generous Maria/Skua: Split CD
~Giants of Science: The History of Warfare CD
~Glasspack, The: Powderkeg CD
~Goatsblood: Drull CD
~Goatsnake: I CD
~Golden Pig Electric Blues Band: Self Titled CD
~Greenleaf: Secret Alphabets CD
~Greenleaf: Revolution Rock LP
~Halfway to Gone: High Five CD
~Halfway to Gone: Second Season CD
~Heads, The: Sessions 02 LP
~Hermano: Only a Suggestion CD
~High on Fire: The Art of Self Defense (+ Bonus Tracks) CD
~High on Fire: Surrounded by Thieves CD
~House of Aquarius: The World Though Bloodred Eyes CD
~Iron Monkey: Ruined by Idiots CD
~Josiah: Self Titled CD
~Kaptain Sun: Trip to Vortex CD EP
~Karma to Burn: Almost Heathen CD
~Khanate: Self Titled CD
~Khanate: No Joy LP
~Khanate T-shirt: Album Cover Design T-shirt
~Kyuss: and the Circus Leaves Town LP
~Kyuss: (Welcome to) Sky Valley CD
~Kyuss: and the Circus Leaves Town CD
~Kyuss: Blues for the Red Sun CD
~Kyuss: Blues for the Red Sun LP
~Lamont: Thunder Boogie CD
~Los Natas: Corsario Negro CD
~Los Natas: Bee Jesus (Box Set) 2CD
~Los Natas: Toba Trance CD
~Lowrider: Ode to Io LP
~Magnified Eye: The Last Sun CD
~Mammoth Volume: Noara Dance CD EP
~Mammoth Volume: A Single Book of Songs CD
~Mandra Gora Lightshow Society: Beyond the Mushroom Gate CD
~Masters of Reality: Sunrise on the Sufferbus CD
~Masters of Reality: Welcome to the Western Lodge CD
~Masters of Reality: Flak 'n' Flight CD
~Men of Porn: Experiments in Feedback CD
~Mississippi Sludge: Biscuits and Slavery CD
~Mondo Generator: Cocaine Rodeo CD
~Mondo Generator: A Drug Problem that Never Existed CD
~Monkey3: Self Titled CD
~Monster Magnet: Spine of God LP
~Mushroom River Band, The: Simsalabim CD
~Mustasch: Above All CD
~Mystick Krewe of Clearlight, The: Self Titled CD
~Nebula: Dos EPs CD
~Nebula: Let it Burn (+ Bonus Tracks) CD
~Nebula: Atomic Ritual CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orion Chronicles CD
~Negative Reaction: Endofyorerror CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orbit EP 7 inch
~Novadriver: Void CD
~OJM: Heavy CD
~On Trial: New Day Rising CD
~Operator Generator: Polar Fleet CD
~Orange Goblin: Coup de Grace CD
~Pawnshop: Cruise-o-matic CD
~Pelican: Untitled EP CD
~Penance: Proving Ground (Remixed, Remastered, Repackaged) CD
~Pentagram: First Daze Here (The Vintage Collection) 2LP
~Pentagram: Review Your Choices CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #2 CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #1 CD
~Puny Human: It's Not the Heat, It's the Humanity CD
~Puny Human: Revenge is Easy CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Self Titled CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Songs for the Deaf (Ipecac) 2LP
~Quill, The: Voodoo Caravan CD
~Rubes, The: Hokum CD
~Santoro: Self Titled CD
~Scissorfight: Piscataqua CD EP
~Sea of Green: Time to Fly CD
~Sea of Green: Chemical Vacation CD
~Sheavy: Synchronized CD
~Sideburn: Trying to Burn the Sun CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Reason to Live CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Seed of Decades CD
~Skywise: Morning Star CD
~Sleep: Jerusalem CD
~Slo Burn: Amusing the Amazing CD EP
~Slow Train: Song of the Day CD
~Solace: 13 CD
~Sonic Flower: Self Titled CD
~Soulpreacher: Sonic Witchcraft CD
~Southern Gun Culture / Super Heavy Goat Ass: Split CD
~Spirit Caravan: Self Titled 7 inch
~Spiritual Beggars: On Fire CD
~Spiritual Beggars: Self Titled (+ 4 Bonus Tracks) CD
~StonerRock.com T-shirt: Black T-shirt
~Subversion: Rust Formation CD
~Subversion: Beatin' the Shit Out of it CD
~Sunn0))) T-shirt: Flight of the Behomoth Design T-shirt
~Suplecs: Sad Songs Better Days CD
~Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine T-shirt: Rampton Design T-shirt
~Terminal Lovers: Drama Pit and Loan CD
~Throttlerod: Eastbound and Down CD
~Various Artists: Sucking the 70's 2CD
~Various Artists: Destroysall (A Tribute to Godzilla) CD
~Various Artists: The Mighty Desert Rock Avengers 2CD
~Various Artists: The Mighty Desert Rock Avengers 2LP
~Various Artists: Guerrilla Jukebox Vol 1 CD
~Vibravoid: Void Vibration CD
~Vibravoid: 2001 LP
~Vibravoid: Void Vibration LP
~WE: Dinosauric Futurobic 2LP
~YOB: Catharsis CD
~YOB: Elaborations of Carbon CD
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Howdy!
Here is the All That's Heavy Online Music Store
(http://www.stonerrock.com/store) stock update for this week! We've got
four killer new additions and several notable restocks so here's a few
announcements to get things started - the full stock update is below:
** PLANET GEMINI - FIRST TWO CDs IN STOCK NOW!!: We have very limited
quantities of Planet Gemini's first two CDs "SuperGod/DevilMan" and
"13" in stock now!! We're the only place in the universe that has these
for sale!! AND we have them on sale for only $9.99 too!! Here's what I
had to say (hehe) about the SuperGod/DevilMan CD "These guys FUCKING
RULE!!! This is definitely one of the coolest CDs that`s ever come across my desk!!! I fell in love with this band IMMEDIATELY upon first listen and then listened to this CD a dozen more times in succession. Somehow they bring the hardcore doom of Electric Wizard together with the
electrified energy of Big Elf. Totally kick ass!!!" (El Danno)
** NEW DIXIE WITCH CD IN STOCK NOW!!: Well, it's not quite new but it is the remastered version of "Into the Sun" and it is brand new from Small Stone Records! This re-issue also features a bonus track and new
artwork!!
** KILLER RESTOCKS WORTH SPECIAL MENTION: For some strange reason it has been impossible for us to get restocks on these titles for a very
long time.. Not anymore!! These CDs are all back in stock FINALLY!!!
>>>Sixty Watt Shaman "Reason to Live", Sixty Watt haman "Seed of Decades", Karma to Burn "Almost Heathen", Masters of Reality "Sunrise on the
Sufferbus" and Black Label Society "1919 Eternal" <<< Get 'em while we got 'em!! Who knows when we'll be able to get them again!
** PROBOT PRE-ORDER SALE UPDATE: These have been delayed slightly at the pressing plant. We're now going to have them in stock and shipping closer to the end of November. Sorry for the delay!! These things happen
with vinyl.. Pre-order the PROBOT 7" now and you'll still get it for
the super low sale price of only $3.99!! AND you'll also get an
ultra-limited color vinyl version!! This 7" is limited to 6,666 copies
worldwide and only a few hundred of those will be on colored vinyl!!!
** RESTOCKS: Fully updated and massive restocks list below!!
LATEST ARRIVALS:
================
~Dixie Witch: Into the Sun CD
~Planet Gemini: SuperGod DevilMan CD (only $9.99!)
~Planet Gemini: 13 CD (only $9.99)
~Venom: Possessed LP (EARMARK)
~Awesome Machine, The: The Soul of a Thousand Years CD
~Awesome Machine, The: The Soul of a Thousand Years LP
~LOFREQ: If This is the Best Ya Got CD
~Damnation Gulch: Firewater CD
~Pelican T-shirt: Logo on Grey
~Darediablo: Feeding Frenzy CD
~Northwinds: Masters of Magic CD
~Void Forum: Turned on Acid LP
~Eternal Elysium/Of the Spacistor - Split CD
~Sissies: The Juice CD
~Pelican: Australasia CD
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AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDERING:
============================
~Probot: Self Titled 7" (only $3.99!)
~Probot: Combination Sale (2 Southern Lord CDs and the 7" for only
$25.97!!! That's $10.00 off the regular price of buying all 3 seperately!)
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BACK IN STOCK:
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~16: Scott Case CD
~35007: Liquid LP
~35007: Sea of Tranquility 10 inch
~35007: Sea of Tranquility CD EP
~500 ft. of Pipe: Dope Deal CD
~500 ft. of Pipe: Electrifying Church of the New Light CD
~5ive: Self Titled CD
~5ive: The Hemophiliac Dream CD EP
~7Zuma7: Deep Inside CD
~Abdullah: Self Titled 2LP
~Abramis Brama: Nar Tystnaden Lagt Sig CD
~Acid Ape: Fleshspa CD
~Acid King: Zoroaster CD
~Alabama Thunder Pussy: Staring at the Divine (Picture Disc w/ Bonus
7") LP
~Archie Bunker: Lucky 13 CD
~Astroqueen: Into Submission CD
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: Self Titled CD
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: II CD
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: II LP
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: Self Titled LP
~Atomic Bitchwax, The: Spit Blood CD
~Awesome Machine, The: Under the Influence CD
~Baby Woodrose: Live at Gutter Island LP
~Baby Woodrose: Money for Soul CD
~Baby Woodrose: Carrie CD Single
~Bad Wizard: Sophisticated Mouth CD
~Beaten Back to Pure: The Last Refuge of the Sons of Bitches CD
~Begotten: Self Titled CD
~Black Label Society: 1919 Eternal CD
~Black Nasa: Self Titled CD
~Blackrock: Clutching at Straws CD EP
~Blind Dog: The Last Adventures of Captain Dog CD
~Blind Dog: Captain Dog Rides Again CD
~Bongzilla T-shirt: Gateway Design T-shirt
~Boulder: Reaped in Half Act 1 and Act 2 CD
~Brant Bjork: Keep Your Cool CD
~Camaros: Romantique LP
~Chrome Locust: Self Titled CD
~Church of Misery/Acrimony: Split CD
~Dead Meadow: Howls from the Hills LP
~Dead Meadow: Self Titled CD
~Demon Cleaner: Self Titled CD
~Desert Sessions, The: Vols 9 & 10 CD
~Devillac vs. Transonic Science: Split CD
~Dixie Witch: One Bird Two Stones CD
~Dozer: In the Tail of a Comet CD
~Drunk Horse: Self Titled CD
~Drunk Horse: Adult Situations CD
~Earth: Sunn Amps and Smashed Guitars CD
~Earthlings: Disco Marching Kraft CD EP
~Electric Wizard: Let Us Prey LP
~Eternal Elysium: Share LP
~Eternal Elysium: Spiritualized D CD
~Eternal Elysium: Share CD
~Eyehategod: Southern Discomfort CD
~Farflung: 9 Pin Body CD
~Fatso Jetson: Stinky Little Gods CD
~Fireball Ministry: FMEP CD EP
~Frame: A Loco Motive CD EP
~Fu Manchu: No One Rides for Free CD
~Fu Manchu: Return to Earth 91 - 93 CD
~Fu Manchu: No One Rides for Free LP
~Fu Manchu: Daredevil LP
~Fu Manchu/Fatso Jetson: Split 7 inch
~Gas Giant: Mana LP
~Generous Maria/Skua: Split CD
~Giants of Science: The History of Warfare CD
~Glasspack, The: Powderkeg CD
~Goatsblood: Drull CD
~Goatsnake: I CD
~Golden Pig Electric Blues Band: Self Titled CD
~Greenleaf: Secret Alphabets CD
~Greenleaf: Revolution Rock LP
~Halfway to Gone: High Five CD
~Halfway to Gone: Second Season CD
~Heads, The: Sessions 02 LP
~Hermano: Only a Suggestion CD
~High on Fire: The Art of Self Defense (+ Bonus Tracks) CD
~High on Fire: Surrounded by Thieves CD
~House of Aquarius: The World Though Bloodred Eyes CD
~Iron Monkey: Ruined by Idiots CD
~Josiah: Self Titled CD
~Kaptain Sun: Trip to Vortex CD EP
~Karma to Burn: Almost Heathen CD
~Khanate: Self Titled CD
~Khanate: No Joy LP
~Khanate T-shirt: Album Cover Design T-shirt
~Kyuss: and the Circus Leaves Town LP
~Kyuss: (Welcome to) Sky Valley CD
~Kyuss: and the Circus Leaves Town CD
~Kyuss: Blues for the Red Sun CD
~Kyuss: Blues for the Red Sun LP
~Lamont: Thunder Boogie CD
~Los Natas: Corsario Negro CD
~Los Natas: Bee Jesus (Box Set) 2CD
~Los Natas: Toba Trance CD
~Lowrider: Ode to Io LP
~Magnified Eye: The Last Sun CD
~Mammoth Volume: Noara Dance CD EP
~Mammoth Volume: A Single Book of Songs CD
~Mandra Gora Lightshow Society: Beyond the Mushroom Gate CD
~Masters of Reality: Sunrise on the Sufferbus CD
~Masters of Reality: Welcome to the Western Lodge CD
~Masters of Reality: Flak 'n' Flight CD
~Men of Porn: Experiments in Feedback CD
~Mississippi Sludge: Biscuits and Slavery CD
~Mondo Generator: Cocaine Rodeo CD
~Mondo Generator: A Drug Problem that Never Existed CD
~Monkey3: Self Titled CD
~Monster Magnet: Spine of God LP
~Mushroom River Band, The: Simsalabim CD
~Mustasch: Above All CD
~Mystick Krewe of Clearlight, The: Self Titled CD
~Nebula: Dos EPs CD
~Nebula: Let it Burn (+ Bonus Tracks) CD
~Nebula: Atomic Ritual CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orion Chronicles CD
~Negative Reaction: Endofyorerror CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orbit EP 7 inch
~Novadriver: Void CD
~OJM: Heavy CD
~On Trial: New Day Rising CD
~Operator Generator: Polar Fleet CD
~Orange Goblin: Coup de Grace CD
~Pawnshop: Cruise-o-matic CD
~Pelican: Untitled EP CD
~Penance: Proving Ground (Remixed, Remastered, Repackaged) CD
~Pentagram: First Daze Here (The Vintage Collection) 2LP
~Pentagram: Review Your Choices CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #2 CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #1 CD
~Puny Human: It's Not the Heat, It's the Humanity CD
~Puny Human: Revenge is Easy CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Self Titled CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Songs for the Deaf (Ipecac) 2LP
~Quill, The: Voodoo Caravan CD
~Rubes, The: Hokum CD
~Santoro: Self Titled CD
~Scissorfight: Piscataqua CD EP
~Sea of Green: Time to Fly CD
~Sea of Green: Chemical Vacation CD
~Sheavy: Synchronized CD
~Sideburn: Trying to Burn the Sun CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Reason to Live CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Seed of Decades CD
~Skywise: Morning Star CD
~Sleep: Jerusalem CD
~Slo Burn: Amusing the Amazing CD EP
~Slow Train: Song of the Day CD
~Solace: 13 CD
~Sonic Flower: Self Titled CD
~Soulpreacher: Sonic Witchcraft CD
~Southern Gun Culture / Super Heavy Goat Ass: Split CD
~Spirit Caravan: Self Titled 7 inch
~Spiritual Beggars: On Fire CD
~Spiritual Beggars: Self Titled (+ 4 Bonus Tracks) CD
~StonerRock.com T-shirt: Black T-shirt
~Subversion: Rust Formation CD
~Subversion: Beatin' the Shit Out of it CD
~Sunn0))) T-shirt: Flight of the Behomoth Design T-shirt
~Suplecs: Sad Songs Better Days CD
~Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine T-shirt: Rampton Design T-shirt
~Terminal Lovers: Drama Pit and Loan CD
~Throttlerod: Eastbound and Down CD
~Various Artists: Sucking the 70's 2CD
~Various Artists: Destroysall (A Tribute to Godzilla) CD
~Various Artists: The Mighty Desert Rock Avengers 2CD
~Various Artists: The Mighty Desert Rock Avengers 2LP
~Various Artists: Guerrilla Jukebox Vol 1 CD
~Vibravoid: Void Vibration CD
~Vibravoid: 2001 LP
~Vibravoid: Void Vibration LP
~WE: Dinosauric Futurobic 2LP
~YOB: Catharsis CD
~YOB: Elaborations of Carbon CD
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11.14.2003
RAZORBACK RECORDS Distribution Update 11/14/03
We now accept regular Visa/Mastercard and Discover credit card payments
in addition to Paypal! 100% Secure 128 Bit SSL!
BLOOD FREAK "Sleaze Merchants" CD out next week! Ordering info soon!
new stuff in stock:
REGURGITATE / ENTRAILS MASSACRE / SUPPOSITORY
3-Way Grindcore Knockout Round 1 CD
live grind attack! Rgte has 12 tracks, Entrails Massacre has 4, and
Suppository has 7!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GOMORRHA
"Sexual Perversity By Autopsy" CD
brand new release! brutal, sick death metal released
by Nice To Eat You Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GROTESQUEUPHORIA
"Conquered By Corruption" CD
brutal death metal from New York,
their brand new release!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
UNHOLY GRAVE
"Death Comes From Nowhere" CD
killer, brutal grindcore from these Japanese
maniacs! 12 extreme songs, released by
Gorecult Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
324
"Across The Black Wings" mini-CD
latest release from this Japanese grind
machine!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
FUNERUS
"Festering Earth" CD
extreme, heavy death metal with members from Incantation!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
MYOPIA
"Dancing On Landmines" CD
brutal, insane death/grind from Canada!
Their 2nd full album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NOISECORE FREAK
"Corner Itch Theory" CD
insane grind terror from Canada! Brand new
full-length album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
AUTOPHAGIA
"Postmortem Human Offal" CD
brand new release! 27 tracks of crushing, filthy
grind/gore from Greece!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
TRIBUTE TO GUT
CD
tribute album to the German legends of gore, GUT! Features killer
tracks from: Libido Airbag, NWC 666, Kots, Tu Carne, Vaginal Carnage,
Haematuria, Blue Holocaust, Lymphatic Phlegm, Feculence, Nuero Visceral
Exhumation, Gronibard, Namek, Bowel Stew, Manstractor, Uterus, Cliteater,
Stoma, Depression, Ahumado Granujo, Oxidised Razor, Autophagia,
Rompeprop, Headcrash, Cerebral Turbulency, Carnal Diafragma, Vaginal Incest,
Maggut, Hipermenorrea, Gorecorpse, Tourette Syndrom, Butcher ABC, Shunt
Incision, Abosranie Bogom, Disgorged Foetus, and Amok!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
SUBLIME CADAVERIC DECOMPOSITION
"2" CD
brand new full-length album of sick gore/grind
from France! Released by Osmose Prod. Insane
digi-pak release.
Price: $12 US/$14 World
DECOMPOSING SERENITY
"We'll Stop When You're Dead" mini-CD
Includes all the material from 2 of their out of print
7" ep's: "At Last The Dolls Are Broken" and "Corpse Juice
and Lavander Kisses". 17 insane, gory tracks!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
DERKETA
"Goddess Of Death" CD
finally, a collection CD from one of the USA's most legendary, cult
death metal bands ever! Includes every song they ever did from their
demo
and 7" ep, along with rehearsal tracks, and split 7" w/Nunslaughter
tracks!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ROT
"A Long Cold Stare" CD
brand new, full-length album from this long-running pure grindcore
band from Brazil! Includes 7 bonus live tracks and a giant booklet!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
SANATORIUM
"Fetus Rape" mini-CD
6 songs of brutal death metal from Slovakia.
Price: $8 US/$10 World
C.S.S.O.
"Collection" CD
amazing release from this cult Japanese grind legend!
all their material is here, which includes: split 7" w/Meat Shits,
4-way "Grindwork" mini-CD, split 7" w/Vivisection, unreleased tracks '94,
unreleased session '95, full 7" ep on Relapse, "Shit Hits Volume 2" tape
'97, split 7" w/Demisor, split 7" w/Mastic Scum, split 7" w/Dead
Infection, unreleased session '98, and split 7" w/Bloody Vice. 45 insane
songs!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
MAUSOLEUM
"Cadaveric Displays of Ghoulish Ghastliness" CD
zombie-cult death metal, on Razorback Records
out now!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ORDERING INFORMATION:
Send well-concealed cash or a money made payable to RAZORBACK RECORDS.
No personal checks! Or you can order with your credit card online
through our
paypal shopping cart(see our site for more info). It's faster and 100%
safe!
Razorback Records
PO Box 321
Farmingville, NY 11738
USA
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
wnocera@aol.com Razorback Records
We now accept regular Visa/Mastercard and Discover credit card payments
in addition to Paypal! 100% Secure 128 Bit SSL!
BLOOD FREAK "Sleaze Merchants" CD out next week! Ordering info soon!
new stuff in stock:
REGURGITATE / ENTRAILS MASSACRE / SUPPOSITORY
3-Way Grindcore Knockout Round 1 CD
live grind attack! Rgte has 12 tracks, Entrails Massacre has 4, and
Suppository has 7!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GOMORRHA
"Sexual Perversity By Autopsy" CD
brand new release! brutal, sick death metal released
by Nice To Eat You Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
GROTESQUEUPHORIA
"Conquered By Corruption" CD
brutal death metal from New York,
their brand new release!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
UNHOLY GRAVE
"Death Comes From Nowhere" CD
killer, brutal grindcore from these Japanese
maniacs! 12 extreme songs, released by
Gorecult Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
324
"Across The Black Wings" mini-CD
latest release from this Japanese grind
machine!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
FUNERUS
"Festering Earth" CD
extreme, heavy death metal with members from Incantation!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
MYOPIA
"Dancing On Landmines" CD
brutal, insane death/grind from Canada!
Their 2nd full album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
NOISECORE FREAK
"Corner Itch Theory" CD
insane grind terror from Canada! Brand new
full-length album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
AUTOPHAGIA
"Postmortem Human Offal" CD
brand new release! 27 tracks of crushing, filthy
grind/gore from Greece!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
TRIBUTE TO GUT
CD
tribute album to the German legends of gore, GUT! Features killer
tracks from: Libido Airbag, NWC 666, Kots, Tu Carne, Vaginal Carnage,
Haematuria, Blue Holocaust, Lymphatic Phlegm, Feculence, Nuero Visceral
Exhumation, Gronibard, Namek, Bowel Stew, Manstractor, Uterus, Cliteater,
Stoma, Depression, Ahumado Granujo, Oxidised Razor, Autophagia,
Rompeprop, Headcrash, Cerebral Turbulency, Carnal Diafragma, Vaginal Incest,
Maggut, Hipermenorrea, Gorecorpse, Tourette Syndrom, Butcher ABC, Shunt
Incision, Abosranie Bogom, Disgorged Foetus, and Amok!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
SUBLIME CADAVERIC DECOMPOSITION
"2" CD
brand new full-length album of sick gore/grind
from France! Released by Osmose Prod. Insane
digi-pak release.
Price: $12 US/$14 World
DECOMPOSING SERENITY
"We'll Stop When You're Dead" mini-CD
Includes all the material from 2 of their out of print
7" ep's: "At Last The Dolls Are Broken" and "Corpse Juice
and Lavander Kisses". 17 insane, gory tracks!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
DERKETA
"Goddess Of Death" CD
finally, a collection CD from one of the USA's most legendary, cult
death metal bands ever! Includes every song they ever did from their
demo
and 7" ep, along with rehearsal tracks, and split 7" w/Nunslaughter
tracks!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
ROT
"A Long Cold Stare" CD
brand new, full-length album from this long-running pure grindcore
band from Brazil! Includes 7 bonus live tracks and a giant booklet!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
SANATORIUM
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BLACK SABBATH: Box Set To Surface In March
Rhino Records have set a March 2, 2004 release date for the much-anticipated eight-disc BLACK SABBATH box set, "Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath (1970-1978)".
Retailing for $99.98, "Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath (1970-1978)" will feature remastered versions of the band's albums with Ozzy Osbourne behind the mike, as well as a live DVD with previously unseen footage.
The original SABBATH lineup (along with executive producer Sharon Osbourne) supervised the box set, which will feature the classic albums "Black Sabbath", "Paranoid", "Master of Reality", "Vol. 4", "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath", "Sabotage", "Technical Ecstasy" and "Never Say Die!"
The box will include the band's only non-LP studio recording, "Evil Woman", from 1970. The bonus DVD will feature classic performances of such SABBATH songs as "Iron Man" and "Paranoid", a live cover of Carl Perkins' "Blues Suede Shoes", and a rare promotional clip for the song "Black Sabbath". It will also feature original interviews from such SABBATH disciples as Rob Zombie, James Hetfield, Vince Neil, Krist Novoselic, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Dave Navarro, Billie Joe Armstrong, Slash, Beck, David Lee Roth and Henry Rollins.
The eighty-page booklet also features a group timeline, photos, reprints of all the album lyrics and two new historical essays by writers Chris Welch ("1970-1972: Lords of This World") and Brian Ives ("1973-1978: A Hard Road").
As previously reported, a spokesperson at the management company of SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed that the remaining BLACK SABBATH catalog is slated for similar treatment later in 2004. No further information is available at this time.
Rhino Records have set a March 2, 2004 release date for the much-anticipated eight-disc BLACK SABBATH box set, "Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath (1970-1978)".
Retailing for $99.98, "Black Box: The Complete Original Black Sabbath (1970-1978)" will feature remastered versions of the band's albums with Ozzy Osbourne behind the mike, as well as a live DVD with previously unseen footage.
The original SABBATH lineup (along with executive producer Sharon Osbourne) supervised the box set, which will feature the classic albums "Black Sabbath", "Paranoid", "Master of Reality", "Vol. 4", "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath", "Sabotage", "Technical Ecstasy" and "Never Say Die!"
The box will include the band's only non-LP studio recording, "Evil Woman", from 1970. The bonus DVD will feature classic performances of such SABBATH songs as "Iron Man" and "Paranoid", a live cover of Carl Perkins' "Blues Suede Shoes", and a rare promotional clip for the song "Black Sabbath". It will also feature original interviews from such SABBATH disciples as Rob Zombie, James Hetfield, Vince Neil, Krist Novoselic, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Dave Navarro, Billie Joe Armstrong, Slash, Beck, David Lee Roth and Henry Rollins.
The eighty-page booklet also features a group timeline, photos, reprints of all the album lyrics and two new historical essays by writers Chris Welch ("1970-1972: Lords of This World") and Brian Ives ("1973-1978: A Hard Road").
As previously reported, a spokesperson at the management company of SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed that the remaining BLACK SABBATH catalog is slated for similar treatment later in 2004. No further information is available at this time.
CENTINEX: First Gigs Of 2004 Announced
Sweden's CENTINEX have announced the details of their first shows of 2004.
The dates are as follows:
Jan. 11 – London, UK @ Underworld (w/ ROTTING CHRIST, THUS DEFILED, HELL-BORN)
Feb. 06 – Borlänge, SWE @ S2 (w/ HELLPATROL)
As previously reported, CENTINEX's new album, "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos", is due in March through Candlelight Records. A limited-edition vinyl version (500 copies) will be issued in May through Hells Headbangers Records.
The follow-up to 2002's "Diabolical Desolation" was recorded and mixed at Black Lounge Studios between June 23 and July 20, and contains nine tracks, including an instrumental piece written and performed by Peter Pettersson from Swedish goth/industrial act ARCANA. The artwork for the album was done by Per Gustafson (CULT OF LUNA), while the layout was, once again, handled by Timo "The Eyeless" Ketola.
Sweden's CENTINEX have announced the details of their first shows of 2004.
The dates are as follows:
Jan. 11 – London, UK @ Underworld (w/ ROTTING CHRIST, THUS DEFILED, HELL-BORN)
Feb. 06 – Borlänge, SWE @ S2 (w/ HELLPATROL)
As previously reported, CENTINEX's new album, "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos", is due in March through Candlelight Records. A limited-edition vinyl version (500 copies) will be issued in May through Hells Headbangers Records.
The follow-up to 2002's "Diabolical Desolation" was recorded and mixed at Black Lounge Studios between June 23 and July 20, and contains nine tracks, including an instrumental piece written and performed by Peter Pettersson from Swedish goth/industrial act ARCANA. The artwork for the album was done by Per Gustafson (CULT OF LUNA), while the layout was, once again, handled by Timo "The Eyeless" Ketola.
IN BATTLE Ink New Deal, Prepare To Record
Sundsvall, Sweden-based death metallers IN BATTLE have signed a deal with Cold/Metal Blade Records, according to a post on the group's official web site.
The band's forthcoming album will be recorded in March/April 2004 at Mana studio in Florida with producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL/ex-MORBID ANGEL). A summer 2004 release is expected.
IN BATTLE's recently recorded four-song promotional demo, "Soul Metamorphosis", will be made available shortly. The group had previously released two albums (1997's "In Battle" and 1998's "The Rage Of The Northmen") through Austria's Napalm Records.
The complete track listing for "Soul Metamorphosis" is as follows:
01. King God
02. Pioneers Of A Dead Future
03. Soul Metamorphosis
04. Dawn Of Darkness
Sundsvall, Sweden-based death metallers IN BATTLE have signed a deal with Cold/Metal Blade Records, according to a post on the group's official web site.
The band's forthcoming album will be recorded in March/April 2004 at Mana studio in Florida with producer Erik Rutan (HATE ETERNAL/ex-MORBID ANGEL). A summer 2004 release is expected.
IN BATTLE's recently recorded four-song promotional demo, "Soul Metamorphosis", will be made available shortly. The group had previously released two albums (1997's "In Battle" and 1998's "The Rage Of The Northmen") through Austria's Napalm Records.
The complete track listing for "Soul Metamorphosis" is as follows:
01. King God
02. Pioneers Of A Dead Future
03. Soul Metamorphosis
04. Dawn Of Darkness
All-Dwarf KISS Cover Band To Appear On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
MINI-KISS, an all-dwarf KISS cover band, will be the featured musical guests on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Monday, November 17. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs in most markets at 12:05 a.m.
To check out pictures of MINI-KISS in action, click here (all photos by Frank Mullen).
MINI-KISS, an all-dwarf KISS cover band, will be the featured musical guests on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Monday, November 17. "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airs in most markets at 12:05 a.m.
To check out pictures of MINI-KISS in action, click here (all photos by Frank Mullen).
THE BURDEN BROTHERS To Release Debut CD
THE BURDEN BROTHERS, the Dallas-based band featuring guitarist/vocalist Vaden Todd Lewis (THE TOADIES), bassist Casey Orr (GWAR, RIGOR MORTIS), drummer Taz Bentley (REVEREND HORTON HEAT, LOADED, TENDERLOIN, IZZY STRADLIN), and guitarists Corey Rozzoni (CLUMSY, HAPPINESS FACTOR) and Casey Hess (DOOSU), will be issuing their debut CD, "Buried In Your Black Heart", on Tuesday, November 18 via Trauma Records.
The group will be shooting a video for the single "Beautiful Night" in the coming weeks and plan to start touring extensively after the first of the year. In the meantime, the band have lined up several regional dates, including two shows with JANE'S ADDICTION in December.
Dec. 06 - Cains Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
Dec. 19 - NextStage - Dallas, TX (w/ JANE'S ADDICTION)
Dec. 21 - Verizon Wireless Amph. - Houston, TX (w/ JANE'S ADDICTION)
Dec. 31 - Sunset Station - San Antonio, TX
THE BURDEN BROTHERS, the Dallas-based band featuring guitarist/vocalist Vaden Todd Lewis (THE TOADIES), bassist Casey Orr (GWAR, RIGOR MORTIS), drummer Taz Bentley (REVEREND HORTON HEAT, LOADED, TENDERLOIN, IZZY STRADLIN), and guitarists Corey Rozzoni (CLUMSY, HAPPINESS FACTOR) and Casey Hess (DOOSU), will be issuing their debut CD, "Buried In Your Black Heart", on Tuesday, November 18 via Trauma Records.
The group will be shooting a video for the single "Beautiful Night" in the coming weeks and plan to start touring extensively after the first of the year. In the meantime, the band have lined up several regional dates, including two shows with JANE'S ADDICTION in December.
Dec. 06 - Cains Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
Dec. 19 - NextStage - Dallas, TX (w/ JANE'S ADDICTION)
Dec. 21 - Verizon Wireless Amph. - Houston, TX (w/ JANE'S ADDICTION)
Dec. 31 - Sunset Station - San Antonio, TX
ARCH ENEMY's MIKE AMOTT: 'I Am The Biggest Bitch Of All'
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the band's web site:
"Hey ya'll..we're in Texas! And it's fuckin' awesome! The show last night in Houston was really great as we got to play 2 more songs (due to a situation with HATEBREED)...so it was 8 songs instead of the usual 6 — we threw in 'Dark Insanity' (off the 'Black Earth' album) and also 'The Immortal' (off the 'Burning Bridges' album)...recently we have also replaced 'Heart Of Darkness' with 'Bury Me An Angel' — it's working out great! We love playing the fast shit the best anyways... The 3 Florida shows were nice too...met lots of my old pals from the ancient times of DEATH METAL... [Guitarist] James Murphy [TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY] came on the bus an hung out for awhile — he looked great and seems to be recovering really well from the hell he's been through. Can't wait to hear him shred it up again on his upcoming projects!!! Angela got to meet one of her vocal influences and 'idols' — John Tardy from the mighty OBITUARY...super nice guy! I read on Blabbermouth today that I'd said in an interview that I think 'Metal fans are bitches' - well, I believe that too be true..totally! And the biggest bitch of all is me, ha-ha..I AM THE WORST! I AM THE üBER-BITCH!!!!"
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the band's web site:
"Hey ya'll..we're in Texas! And it's fuckin' awesome! The show last night in Houston was really great as we got to play 2 more songs (due to a situation with HATEBREED)...so it was 8 songs instead of the usual 6 — we threw in 'Dark Insanity' (off the 'Black Earth' album) and also 'The Immortal' (off the 'Burning Bridges' album)...recently we have also replaced 'Heart Of Darkness' with 'Bury Me An Angel' — it's working out great! We love playing the fast shit the best anyways... The 3 Florida shows were nice too...met lots of my old pals from the ancient times of DEATH METAL... [Guitarist] James Murphy [TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY] came on the bus an hung out for awhile — he looked great and seems to be recovering really well from the hell he's been through. Can't wait to hear him shred it up again on his upcoming projects!!! Angela got to meet one of her vocal influences and 'idols' — John Tardy from the mighty OBITUARY...super nice guy! I read on Blabbermouth today that I'd said in an interview that I think 'Metal fans are bitches' - well, I believe that too be true..totally! And the biggest bitch of all is me, ha-ha..I AM THE WORST! I AM THE üBER-BITCH!!!!"
RUDY SARZO In Talks To Rejoin ANGEL
Bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE) has been speaking with the group ANGEL and is likely to rejoin the band after some twenty-three years of absence, according to Melodic Rock. Sarzo was a member of ANGEL prior to being in both QUIET RIOT and OZZY OSBOURNE. It appears that QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali's refusal to pursue a musical situation that was to include guitarist Reb Beach, vocalist Joe Lynn Turner as well as Sarzo has prompted Rudy to pursue other avenues. Meanwhile, HARDLINE keyboardist Michael T. Ross has joined ANGEL, replacing Greg Guffria. Although Michael is still working closely with Johnny Gioeli in HARDLINE and ACCOMPLICE, Michael has made time to join ANGEL and just completed several dates in California. They are in discussions to record a new ANGEL record and are playing the Bang Your Head Festival in Germany in 2004.
Bassist Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE) has been speaking with the group ANGEL and is likely to rejoin the band after some twenty-three years of absence, according to Melodic Rock. Sarzo was a member of ANGEL prior to being in both QUIET RIOT and OZZY OSBOURNE. It appears that QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali's refusal to pursue a musical situation that was to include guitarist Reb Beach, vocalist Joe Lynn Turner as well as Sarzo has prompted Rudy to pursue other avenues. Meanwhile, HARDLINE keyboardist Michael T. Ross has joined ANGEL, replacing Greg Guffria. Although Michael is still working closely with Johnny Gioeli in HARDLINE and ACCOMPLICE, Michael has made time to join ANGEL and just completed several dates in California. They are in discussions to record a new ANGEL record and are playing the Bang Your Head Festival in Germany in 2004.
Report: Heavy Metal Subgenres Broken Down
Lisa Rose of New Jersey's The Star-Ledger attempts in Friday's online edition to put her finger on the array of subgenres within the heavy metal music spectrum in advance of this weekend's New Jersey Metal And Hardcore Fest, which kicks off today at Asbury Park's Convention Hall complex. Check out her attempt at this location.
Lisa Rose of New Jersey's The Star-Ledger attempts in Friday's online edition to put her finger on the array of subgenres within the heavy metal music spectrum in advance of this weekend's New Jersey Metal And Hardcore Fest, which kicks off today at Asbury Park's Convention Hall complex. Check out her attempt at this location.
DESTRUCTION: DVD Preview Available For Viewing
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have posted a preview clip from their upcoming DVD. Check out a live version of "Machinery Of Lies": .MPG, Windows Media.
DESTRUCTION will be teaming up with DEICIDE, NILE, AMON AMARTH, DEW-SCENTED, GRAVEWORM and MISERY INDEX for the X-Mass Festivals 2003 tour beginning on December 7 in London, England. A European tour with DEW-SCENTED will follow in February.
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have posted a preview clip from their upcoming DVD. Check out a live version of "Machinery Of Lies": .MPG, Windows Media.
DESTRUCTION will be teaming up with DEICIDE, NILE, AMON AMARTH, DEW-SCENTED, GRAVEWORM and MISERY INDEX for the X-Mass Festivals 2003 tour beginning on December 7 in London, England. A European tour with DEW-SCENTED will follow in February.
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Just Promotions
Attn: Bands:
The following is a brand spanking new compilation we will be
doing. This will be for the STILLBORN FESTIVAL that is put on every
year by HATEBREED. Please take a look at the following and see where
we will promote your band!
December 26th, 27th and 29th, 2003
STILLBORN FESTIVAL featuring:
HATEBREED, Chimaira, Sick of it All, Agnostic Front, Madball, Stretch
Armstrong, Subzero, With Honor, Sworn Enemy, Full Blown Chaos.
December 26, 2003 @ Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA.
December 27, 2003 @ The Worcester Palladium, Worcester, MA.
December 29, 2003 @ The 9:30 Club Washington, DC.
200 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $45 per
concert. $80 per 2 Markets and $100 for all 3 Markets. The deadline
is December 12th!!
If anyone is interested, please reply and reserve your spot. Payment
and your 2 tracks are due by December 12th. You won't want to miss
out on this Promotion!
Thanks!
Nate Franklin
Just Promotions
http://www.justpromotions.com
nate@justpromotions.com
Please tell them that MidwestMetal.info sent you by using our e-mail address as a reference - jennifer@midwestmetal.info - thank you!
Attn: Bands:
The following is a brand spanking new compilation we will be
doing. This will be for the STILLBORN FESTIVAL that is put on every
year by HATEBREED. Please take a look at the following and see where
we will promote your band!
December 26th, 27th and 29th, 2003
STILLBORN FESTIVAL featuring:
HATEBREED, Chimaira, Sick of it All, Agnostic Front, Madball, Stretch
Armstrong, Subzero, With Honor, Sworn Enemy, Full Blown Chaos.
December 26, 2003 @ Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA.
December 27, 2003 @ The Worcester Palladium, Worcester, MA.
December 29, 2003 @ The 9:30 Club Washington, DC.
200 Discs will be distributed at each concert. Cost is $45 per
concert. $80 per 2 Markets and $100 for all 3 Markets. The deadline
is December 12th!!
If anyone is interested, please reply and reserve your spot. Payment
and your 2 tracks are due by December 12th. You won't want to miss
out on this Promotion!
Thanks!
Nate Franklin
Just Promotions
http://www.justpromotions.com
nate@justpromotions.com
Please tell them that MidwestMetal.info sent you by using our e-mail address as a reference - jennifer@midwestmetal.info - thank you!
Turkey Vulture Records
Turkey Vulture Records is seeking a few more bands for "THE HARDER, THE BETTER: VOLUME SIX". Bands so far appearing on the compilation include THE STREET WALKIN' CHEETAHS, SWEET JUSTICE, NEW SOCIETY OF ANARCHISTS, BOURBON OUTFITTERS, DEAD END PATH, THE SEVENTH GATE, MARY'S CUNT, THE EERIE, RICTUS GRIN, CHAINSNAP, and NO CLASS CITIZEN. This compilation offers great worldwide exposure. Bands interested please go to www.turkeyvulturerecords.com for details on how to become a part of this compilation! Thanks so much!
Turkey Vulture Records is seeking a few more bands for "THE HARDER, THE BETTER: VOLUME SIX". Bands so far appearing on the compilation include THE STREET WALKIN' CHEETAHS, SWEET JUSTICE, NEW SOCIETY OF ANARCHISTS, BOURBON OUTFITTERS, DEAD END PATH, THE SEVENTH GATE, MARY'S CUNT, THE EERIE, RICTUS GRIN, CHAINSNAP, and NO CLASS CITIZEN. This compilation offers great worldwide exposure. Bands interested please go to www.turkeyvulturerecords.com for details on how to become a part of this compilation! Thanks so much!
11.13.2003
WILLOW WISP DVD NOW AVAILABLE!!!!!
-WITNESS DEMONIC SPLENDOR IN GHASTLY BLOOD RED!!
-SEE A NAKED ACOLYTE BEATEN AND SACRIFICED!!
-HEAR EARTH'S MOST ECCENTRIC/EXPERIMENTAL/PROG-OTHIC/BLACK METAL!!!
-MARVEL AT THE UNHOLINESS YOU WILL BEHOLD!!
-WILLOW WISP HAVE FINALLY UNLEASHED THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL DVD ON A WORLD TAKEN AGHAST!!
Featuring 2 Brand New Videos
Hilarious Social Misconduct An Authentic Ritual Performed In The Hollywood Hills Exclusive Rehearsal Footage of 2 Songs That Will Appear On Their As Yet Untitled-Forthcoming CD As Well As Live Performances, New Photos, Menu Selections Composed By The Band Themselves And All Of Their Anticipated Lurid Antics All Caught On Tape For "YOU" Their Satanic Brethren!!
NOW AVAILABLE!!
Send $15.00 plus $3.50 Shipping well concealed cash Or a Money Order Made Out To: T
Tony Eckman/ Willow Wisp
Po Box 9352
N. Hollywood,Ca.
91609-1352
**Act Now And Receive A Limited Edition 4x6 Color Photo Autographed by the band!!
Please Allow 2 to 3 Weeks For Delivery
-WITNESS DEMONIC SPLENDOR IN GHASTLY BLOOD RED!!
-SEE A NAKED ACOLYTE BEATEN AND SACRIFICED!!
-HEAR EARTH'S MOST ECCENTRIC/EXPERIMENTAL/PROG-OTHIC/BLACK METAL!!!
-MARVEL AT THE UNHOLINESS YOU WILL BEHOLD!!
-WILLOW WISP HAVE FINALLY UNLEASHED THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL DVD ON A WORLD TAKEN AGHAST!!
Featuring 2 Brand New Videos
Hilarious Social Misconduct An Authentic Ritual Performed In The Hollywood Hills Exclusive Rehearsal Footage of 2 Songs That Will Appear On Their As Yet Untitled-Forthcoming CD As Well As Live Performances, New Photos, Menu Selections Composed By The Band Themselves And All Of Their Anticipated Lurid Antics All Caught On Tape For "YOU" Their Satanic Brethren!!
NOW AVAILABLE!!
Send $15.00 plus $3.50 Shipping well concealed cash Or a Money Order Made Out To: T
Tony Eckman/ Willow Wisp
Po Box 9352
N. Hollywood,Ca.
91609-1352
**Act Now And Receive A Limited Edition 4x6 Color Photo Autographed by the band!!
Please Allow 2 to 3 Weeks For Delivery
- KARMAGEDDON MEDIA -
< UPCOMING RELEASES IN JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2004 >
JANUARY:
- MORIFADE - Domin<>nation digi-CD/CD (26.01) - excluding Japan -
- TRIBUTE TO POSSESSED - Seven Gates of Horror digi-CD (26.01)
- DIMMU BORGIR / OLD MAN'S CHILD - Sons of Satan Gather for Attack CD (26.01)
- SEPTIC FLESH - Sumerian Daemons CD (26.01)
- TRIBUTE TO EURONYMOUS - Nordic Metal CD (26.01) - for Europe only -
- NILE - In The Beginning digi-CD (26.01) - for Europe only -
FEBRUARY:
- CRUACHAN - Pagan digi-CD/CD (09.02)
- WITHIN Y - Extended Mental Dimensions CD (09.02)
- CRUACHAN - Folk-Lore CD (23.02)
- CRUACHAN - Tuatha Na Gael CD (23.02)
- THYRFING - Thyrfing CD (23.02)
- SINISTER - Creative Killings CD (23.02) - excluding North America -
MARCH:
- DISMEMBER - Where Ironcrosses Grow digi-CD/CD (08.03)
- HEARSE - Armageddon Mon Amour digi-CD/CD (08.03)
- THYRFING - Valdr Galga CD (22.03)
- MONSTROSITY - Millennium CD (22.03) - for Europe only -
- Please notice that this release schedule is not valid for the American territories !!!
- Official license-partner for North America : Candlelight Records USA.
- Official license-partner for South America : Encore Records Brazil.
< UPCOMING RELEASES IN JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2004 >
JANUARY:
- MORIFADE - Domin<>nation digi-CD/CD (26.01) - excluding Japan -
- TRIBUTE TO POSSESSED - Seven Gates of Horror digi-CD (26.01)
- DIMMU BORGIR / OLD MAN'S CHILD - Sons of Satan Gather for Attack CD (26.01)
- SEPTIC FLESH - Sumerian Daemons CD (26.01)
- TRIBUTE TO EURONYMOUS - Nordic Metal CD (26.01) - for Europe only -
- NILE - In The Beginning digi-CD (26.01) - for Europe only -
FEBRUARY:
- CRUACHAN - Pagan digi-CD/CD (09.02)
- WITHIN Y - Extended Mental Dimensions CD (09.02)
- CRUACHAN - Folk-Lore CD (23.02)
- CRUACHAN - Tuatha Na Gael CD (23.02)
- THYRFING - Thyrfing CD (23.02)
- SINISTER - Creative Killings CD (23.02) - excluding North America -
MARCH:
- DISMEMBER - Where Ironcrosses Grow digi-CD/CD (08.03)
- HEARSE - Armageddon Mon Amour digi-CD/CD (08.03)
- THYRFING - Valdr Galga CD (22.03)
- MONSTROSITY - Millennium CD (22.03) - for Europe only -
- Please notice that this release schedule is not valid for the American territories !!!
- Official license-partner for North America : Candlelight Records USA.
- Official license-partner for South America : Encore Records Brazil.
AFBPromotions 2004 Roster
Wednesday Elektra
http://www.aidforbands.com
wednesday@aidforbands.com
AFBPromotions is gearing up for the 2004 year, with the hopes of
bringing independent music lovers more services and featuring a new
20 artist "roster" line up:
(In no particular order) the new roster is:
Nicatas Drumer, Morgueazm, Schizoid, Rictus Grin, Suture Seven,
Promonium Jesters, Anomy, Iron Bitchface, Endorphins, Encounter Box, Mind Disruption, Control Theory, Little Mojo, Yaya Diallo,
Broomfiller, Gliem, R. Sean Faust, Sapphic Ode, Lucid, and Todays
Abortion
More information on the aforementioned artists/bands will be disclosed with the new website due out the end of December 2003! More great things are on their way ...
AFBPromotions
http://www.aidforbands.com
wednesday@aidforbands.com
[ PS
To those that submitted their information to the 2004 roster, but
didn't get selected, I'll be contacting you shortly via email about a "side project" I'll be doing to help out bands outside of our
roster, so keep an eye on your inbox about it!! ~ Wednesday ]
PPS Thanks to all of you who casted votes to help me decide who the last band would be, Todays Abortion was the "winner"
Wednesday Elektra
http://www.aidforbands.com
wednesday@aidforbands.com
AFBPromotions is gearing up for the 2004 year, with the hopes of
bringing independent music lovers more services and featuring a new
20 artist "roster" line up:
(In no particular order) the new roster is:
Nicatas Drumer, Morgueazm, Schizoid, Rictus Grin, Suture Seven,
Promonium Jesters, Anomy, Iron Bitchface, Endorphins, Encounter Box, Mind Disruption, Control Theory, Little Mojo, Yaya Diallo,
Broomfiller, Gliem, R. Sean Faust, Sapphic Ode, Lucid, and Todays
Abortion
More information on the aforementioned artists/bands will be disclosed with the new website due out the end of December 2003! More great things are on their way ...
AFBPromotions
http://www.aidforbands.com
wednesday@aidforbands.com
[ PS
To those that submitted their information to the 2004 roster, but
didn't get selected, I'll be contacting you shortly via email about a "side project" I'll be doing to help out bands outside of our
roster, so keep an eye on your inbox about it!! ~ Wednesday ]
PPS Thanks to all of you who casted votes to help me decide who the last band would be, Todays Abortion was the "winner"
NAPALM DEATH Guitarist Sits Out European Tour
NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury has addressed the absence of guitarist Jesse Pintado from the group's current European tour in the following posting to the band's official web site:
"Hi there, in France today, show number 7... I noticed that there were a couple of queries as to Jesse's absence from the shows... Basically, he is back in Los Angeles with his family right now taking sometime off and recovering from a very exhaustive year....
"Due to the fact that the tour was already booked we decided to do the shows as a four-piece...
"All should be back on track for next year."
NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury has addressed the absence of guitarist Jesse Pintado from the group's current European tour in the following posting to the band's official web site:
"Hi there, in France today, show number 7... I noticed that there were a couple of queries as to Jesse's absence from the shows... Basically, he is back in Los Angeles with his family right now taking sometime off and recovering from a very exhaustive year....
"Due to the fact that the tour was already booked we decided to do the shows as a four-piece...
"All should be back on track for next year."
OPETH To Play 'Drastically Different' Set On Upcoming U.S. Tour
Sweden's OPETH recently returned from their first-ever Scandinavian tour. The band performed live in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The Finns finally had a chance to see the band live in concert for the first time ever, and OPETH tried to repay their "debt" by playing a set over two hours 20 minutes long in Helsinki. Surprise for this tour was the inclusion of "April Ethereal" from the 1997 album "My Arms Your Hearse". This has only been played live twice before back in 1997.
The long-awaited DVD, "Lamentations - Live at Shepards Bush Empire" will be released in late November through Music For Nations. American release is set for the end of February 2004.
Candlelight Records have re-issued the first three OPETH albums ("Orchid", "Morningrise", and "My Arms Your Hearse") in embossed tin-can editions. This is a very limited release and they're available now.
Since OPETH have been in North America three times in support of "Deliverance" and "Damnation", there will be some drastic changes in the band's live set list for the upcoming 2004 tour. To keep the interest from the fans, the band will pull out a series of never-before-played numbers from albums past and present. Some songs up for rehearsals are "The Moor", "Nectar" and "Blackwater Park", among others.
Sweden's OPETH recently returned from their first-ever Scandinavian tour. The band performed live in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The Finns finally had a chance to see the band live in concert for the first time ever, and OPETH tried to repay their "debt" by playing a set over two hours 20 minutes long in Helsinki. Surprise for this tour was the inclusion of "April Ethereal" from the 1997 album "My Arms Your Hearse". This has only been played live twice before back in 1997.
The long-awaited DVD, "Lamentations - Live at Shepards Bush Empire" will be released in late November through Music For Nations. American release is set for the end of February 2004.
Candlelight Records have re-issued the first three OPETH albums ("Orchid", "Morningrise", and "My Arms Your Hearse") in embossed tin-can editions. This is a very limited release and they're available now.
Since OPETH have been in North America three times in support of "Deliverance" and "Damnation", there will be some drastic changes in the band's live set list for the upcoming 2004 tour. To keep the interest from the fans, the band will pull out a series of never-before-played numbers from albums past and present. Some songs up for rehearsals are "The Moor", "Nectar" and "Blackwater Park", among others.
Thrash Metal Documentary To Film In The San Francisco Bay Area
"Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, will be taping a performance by Bay Area thrashers CONCRETE COFFIN at The Stork Club in Oakland, California on Tuesday, November 18. Everyone is invited to come down to the show and be a part of the taping.
As previously reported, METALLICA, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, VOIVOD, KREATOR, EXODUS, DISTURBED, SLIPKNOT, KITTIE, DEATH ANGEL and MESHUGGAH are among the other bands covered in the documentary, which is tentatively due before the end of the year. The brainchild of director Rick Ernst, a longtime freelance producer for MTV, the film will include interviews, live performances and archival footage.
For more information on "Get Thrashed", visit the project's official web site at this location.
"Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, will be taping a performance by Bay Area thrashers CONCRETE COFFIN at The Stork Club in Oakland, California on Tuesday, November 18. Everyone is invited to come down to the show and be a part of the taping.
As previously reported, METALLICA, SLAYER, ANTHRAX, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, VOIVOD, KREATOR, EXODUS, DISTURBED, SLIPKNOT, KITTIE, DEATH ANGEL and MESHUGGAH are among the other bands covered in the documentary, which is tentatively due before the end of the year. The brainchild of director Rick Ernst, a longtime freelance producer for MTV, the film will include interviews, live performances and archival footage.
For more information on "Get Thrashed", visit the project's official web site at this location.
ENFORSAKEN: Sophomore Album Due In February
Arlington Heights, Illinois-based death metallers ENFORSAKEN have set a February 24, 2004 tentative release date through Century Media/Olympic Records for their sophomore album, "The Forever Endeavor".
The mastering of the album was recently completed by James Murphy (DISINCARNATE, DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY), who also contributed a guitar solo to the song "All For Nothing". All cover and layout art was completed by DARK TRANQUILLITY guitarist Niklas Sundin at Cabin Fever Media. "Niklas did a great job, and his unique artwork paints a very nice mood for the album," the band write on their web site.
ENFORSAKEN will hit the road in support of "The Forever Endeavor" in early 2004.
Arlington Heights, Illinois-based death metallers ENFORSAKEN have set a February 24, 2004 tentative release date through Century Media/Olympic Records for their sophomore album, "The Forever Endeavor".
The mastering of the album was recently completed by James Murphy (DISINCARNATE, DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY), who also contributed a guitar solo to the song "All For Nothing". All cover and layout art was completed by DARK TRANQUILLITY guitarist Niklas Sundin at Cabin Fever Media. "Niklas did a great job, and his unique artwork paints a very nice mood for the album," the band write on their web site.
ENFORSAKEN will hit the road in support of "The Forever Endeavor" in early 2004.
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Nominated For A SURROUND MUSIC Award
Zakk Wylde's BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have received a "Best Live Video" nomination at this year's Surround Music Awards for their recently-issued concert DVD, "Boozed, Broozed & Broken-Boned".
The prestigious event takes place on December 11 and 12 (with the awards on the evening of the 11) and features a veritable who's-who of music industry personalities, experts and veterans. This year's award show is to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California and is part of the 2003 International Surround Conference and Showcase sponsored by Surround Professional magazine, revealed by High Fidelity Review. See the entire list of the 2003 Surround Music award nominees at this location.
Zakk Wylde's BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have received a "Best Live Video" nomination at this year's Surround Music Awards for their recently-issued concert DVD, "Boozed, Broozed & Broken-Boned".
The prestigious event takes place on December 11 and 12 (with the awards on the evening of the 11) and features a veritable who's-who of music industry personalities, experts and veterans. This year's award show is to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California and is part of the 2003 International Surround Conference and Showcase sponsored by Surround Professional magazine, revealed by High Fidelity Review. See the entire list of the 2003 Surround Music award nominees at this location.
Renowned Session Drummer Loses Battle With Cancer
Renowned drummer Tony Thompson, who performed with LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones during the 1985 Live Aid reunion, and who also rehearsed with the members of ZEPPELIN for a short-lived project in 1986, passed away earlier today after a battle with renal-cell cancer. Donations can be made at www.tonythompsonfund.com.
(Thanks: Led-Zeppelin.com)
Renowned drummer Tony Thompson, who performed with LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones during the 1985 Live Aid reunion, and who also rehearsed with the members of ZEPPELIN for a short-lived project in 1986, passed away earlier today after a battle with renal-cell cancer. Donations can be made at www.tonythompsonfund.com.
(Thanks: Led-Zeppelin.com)
SUFFOCATION Name New CD
Reunited New York death metallers SUFFOCATION have set "Souls To Deny" as the title for their first full-length release since 1995's "Pierced From Within", tentatively due in the spring through Relapse Records. The songwriting process for the follow-up to the 1998 "Despise The Sun" EP has reached the midway point and plans exist for the band to self-produce the CD during January.
On Saturday November 15, SUFFOCATION are scheduled to be playing on the main stage (from 7:45 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.) at the New Jersey Metal And Hardcore Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Other bands slated to play the same night on the same stage include HATE ETERNAL, DEICIDE, NILE, TYPE O NEGATIVE and CRADLE OF FILTH.
SUFFOCATION's current lineup consists of founding members Frank Mullen (vocals), Terrance Hobbs (guitar), Mike Smith (drums) and Josh Barohn (bass), plus longtime friend Guy Marchais (guitar, formerly of PYREXIA and INTERNAL BLEEDING).
Reunited New York death metallers SUFFOCATION have set "Souls To Deny" as the title for their first full-length release since 1995's "Pierced From Within", tentatively due in the spring through Relapse Records. The songwriting process for the follow-up to the 1998 "Despise The Sun" EP has reached the midway point and plans exist for the band to self-produce the CD during January.
On Saturday November 15, SUFFOCATION are scheduled to be playing on the main stage (from 7:45 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.) at the New Jersey Metal And Hardcore Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Other bands slated to play the same night on the same stage include HATE ETERNAL, DEICIDE, NILE, TYPE O NEGATIVE and CRADLE OF FILTH.
SUFFOCATION's current lineup consists of founding members Frank Mullen (vocals), Terrance Hobbs (guitar), Mike Smith (drums) and Josh Barohn (bass), plus longtime friend Guy Marchais (guitar, formerly of PYREXIA and INTERNAL BLEEDING).
DARK FORTRESS Sign With BLACK ATTAKK RECORDS
German black metallers DARK FORTRESS have signed a three-album deal with Neon Knights/Black Attakk Records. The band plan to enter the studio in February/March 2004 to record their new CD, "Stab Wounds", tentatively due in late spring/early summer. Several guest musicians are expected to appear on the album, including Herr Morbid of Italy's FORGOTTEN TOMB and Jens Ryden of Sweden's NAGLFAR.
For more information, visit the band's official web site at this location.
German black metallers DARK FORTRESS have signed a three-album deal with Neon Knights/Black Attakk Records. The band plan to enter the studio in February/March 2004 to record their new CD, "Stab Wounds", tentatively due in late spring/early summer. Several guest musicians are expected to appear on the album, including Herr Morbid of Italy's FORGOTTEN TOMB and Jens Ryden of Sweden's NAGLFAR.
For more information, visit the band's official web site at this location.
FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING Complete Work On Debut Album
German death metallers FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING have completed work on their full-length debut, "Skywards – A Sylphe's Ascension", due on January 26 through Metal Blade Records Europe. "Catchy guitar melodies, intense rhythms and a highly technical approach make this album an energetic, unique long-player that will suit the tastes of all death metal lovers out there," according to an official press release.
The complete track listing for "Skywards – A Sylphe's Ascension" is as follows:
01. Up From The Blackest Of Soil
02. The Seventh Sunray Enlights My Pathway
03. Shapes Of The Pursuers
04. Skywards – A Sylphe's Ascension
05. Mesmerized
06. Entangled Whispers In The Depth
07. Evensong
08. Scattered To The Four Winds
09. On A Scar's Edge Infinity
10. Lour Pulse
11. Fear My Hatred
12. Life's Last Embers
FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING consist of guitarist/vocalist Stefan Weimar (ex-VENEREAL DISEASE), guitarist Sascha Ehrich (ex-MORTIFIED), drummer Ingo Maier (ex-VENEREAL DISEASE), and bassist Wolfram Schellenberg (ex-DISEMBOWLED). The group had previously issued a self-financed EP, titled "Bloodred Tales".
German death metallers FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING have completed work on their full-length debut, "Skywards – A Sylphe's Ascension", due on January 26 through Metal Blade Records Europe. "Catchy guitar melodies, intense rhythms and a highly technical approach make this album an energetic, unique long-player that will suit the tastes of all death metal lovers out there," according to an official press release.
The complete track listing for "Skywards – A Sylphe's Ascension" is as follows:
01. Up From The Blackest Of Soil
02. The Seventh Sunray Enlights My Pathway
03. Shapes Of The Pursuers
04. Skywards – A Sylphe's Ascension
05. Mesmerized
06. Entangled Whispers In The Depth
07. Evensong
08. Scattered To The Four Winds
09. On A Scar's Edge Infinity
10. Lour Pulse
11. Fear My Hatred
12. Life's Last Embers
FRAGMENTS OF UNBECOMING consist of guitarist/vocalist Stefan Weimar (ex-VENEREAL DISEASE), guitarist Sascha Ehrich (ex-MORTIFIED), drummer Ingo Maier (ex-VENEREAL DISEASE), and bassist Wolfram Schellenberg (ex-DISEMBOWLED). The group had previously issued a self-financed EP, titled "Bloodred Tales".
Pops Upcoming Shows
CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT
Poco
And
Heartsfield
$20 Advance/$22 Day Of
All Ages
Saturday, January 24th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
POCO BIO
One of the first and longest-lasting country-rock groups, Poco had its
roots in the dying embers of the Buffalo Springfield: After co-founders
Neil Young and Stephen Stills exited in the spring of 1968, only
guitarist/singer Richie Furay and bassist Jim Messina remained to complete
the group's swan song, Last Time Around. The final Springfield track,
"Kind Woman," included only Furay and Messina, with a guest appearance on
steel guitar by Rusty Young, formerly of Boenzee Cryque. He stuck with
Furay and Messina, passing on a scheduled audition for a new group that
Gram Parsons was putting together; auditions followed before the
fledgling group reached out to Young's ex-Boenzee Cryque bandmate George
Grantham on drums and vocals and to bassist/singer Randy Meisner. This
lineup rehearsed for four months before making their debut at the L.A.
Troubadour in November. A month later, they made their first appearance at
the Fillmore West on a bill with the Steve Miller Band and Sly & the
Family Stone.
At the time, they were using the name Pogo, but that didn't last; Walt
Kelly, the creator of the comic strip Pogo, from which they'd freely
admitted borrowing the name, didn't appreciate the group's choice and
filed a lawsuit. Not wanting to lose all of the recognition and goodwill
they'd built up locally over the previous five months, the result was a
change of just one consonant, to Poco. Just one day after signing to
Epic in early 1969, Meisner suddenly left the band, apparently over
personality clashes; he later joined the Eagles. Recorded as a four-piece,
Poco's debut, Pickin' Up the Pieces, was released in June of 1969. The
group was back to being a quintet in 1970 with the addition of bassist
Timothy B. Schmit, whose arrival coincided with the recording of their
second album, Poco.
It wasn't long after that Messina decided to leave, feeling that Furay
had assumed too much control over the group's sound. Before departing,
he secured the services of a capable replacement member -- Paul Cotton,
a onetime member of the Illinois Speed Press -- and also played on and
produced their subsequent album, Deliverin', which rose to number 26
and yielded the minor hit "C'mon." Their next album, 1971's From the
Inside, was produced in Memphis by Booker T. & the M.G.'s guitarist Steve
Cropper. The same lineup became the first Poco membership to last for
more than one studio album; their second, A Good Feelin' to Know, was
released in 1972, but by this time, even Furay had begun to lose heart
over the band's lack of commercial success.
The band made one renewed effort, Crazy Eyes, their most accomplished
studio album to date; released late in 1973, it became their most
successful work. However, just as the LP was released, Furay left the group
to hook up with Chris Hillman and John David Souther to form the
Souther-Hillman-Furay Band. Still, Poco continued as a quartet; their next
album, Seven, released in the spring of 1974, failed to replicate the
success of Crazy Eyes. The group was at a critical point in their history
following the release of one more Epic album, Cantamos, which appeared
in the fall of 1974 and got no higher than number 76. After parting with
Epic, Poco signed with ABC Records in 1975; their first album, Head
Over Heels, issued in mid-1975, surpassed expectations to fall just shy of
the Top 40.
After the album Rose of Cimarron, the group came close to splitting up
in 1976, with new member Al Garth exiting in the middle of the year.
Finally, in the spring of 1977, Indian Summer was released; four months
later, Timothy Schmit exited the lineup to replace Meisner in the
Eagles. Grantham followed him out of the band in January of 1978, eventually
becoming Ricky Skaggs' drummer. The group re-formed with Charlie
Harrison and Steve Chapman joining Young and Cotton; Kim Bullard, a Crosby,
Stills & Nash alumnus, came in on keyboards in December of that year,
and Poco was once again a quintet. All of these personnel changes seemed
to have done the trick, because their next album, Legend, released late
in 1978, became the best-selling LP in their history, earning a gold
record in the course of rising to number 14. The accompanying single,
"Crazy Love," reached number 17, far and away their biggest seller to
date. It was matched by Cotton's "Heart of the Night," which got to number
20 during the summer of 1979.
However, their subsequent albums -- Under the Gun, Blue and Gray, and
Cowboys and Englishmen -- did progressively poorly; Ghost Town, issued
late in 1982, peaked at an anemic number 195. Furay rejoined the group
briefly in mid-1984 along with Schmit, resulting in the Inamorata album,
which scarcely made any impact; a five-year hiatus followed before the
original quintet re-formed in the spring of 1989. Their comeback
single, "Call It Love," hit the Top 20, accompanied by the album Legacy,
which made it to number 40. Although the 1968 lineup didn't stay together,
Poco was restored as a working band, touring periodically with Cotton
and Young at its core. In 2002, the band released a new album, Running
Horse, through their website, www.PocoNut.com.
HEARTSFIELD BIO
The members of Heartsfield all met in the Chicago area, although
southwest Michigan is now their base. The group includes Perry Jordan,
acoustic and electric guitar; J.C. Hartsfield, acoustic guitar, mandolin and
fiddle; Phil Lucafo, electric and pedal steel guitars; Fred Dobbs,
electric guitar, banjo; Greg Biela, bass guitar; and Art Baldacci, drums.
The Mississippi-born J.C. Hartsfield started his "pro" career by playing
in country-blues groups at age 12. To support his family, he started
playing with lounge dance bands and Vegas show groups, neither of which
were satisfying to him. In 1970, he met Perry Jordan, who had just left
a group called Liquid Heart. They started playing and writing original
tunes together. Phil soon arrived and made some tapes with Perry and
J.C. He played them for the other members of Liquid Heart and "We all
flipped and started exchanging tunes," Fred recalls. The group returned to
Chicago for a vacation and got together at J.C.'s place to jam. "We
fell in love at first sound," Perry says. This was mid-summer of 1972. The
group began playing around Chicago in particular and the midwest in
general. All of a sudden, the perennially staid Chicago music scene began
to pick up on this group, and within a few months every club
Heartsfield played was packed for every show. And then the hardest people in the
world to please--music critics--began showing up. And this is where
Heartsfield grabbed them. For despite the frills, overdubbing and general
perfection that can be attained in a recording studio, Heartsfield must
be seen in performance to be believed and appreciated. The Chicago
Tribune said that "Heartsfield live is a delight. Everybody gets a chance
to sing and play up-front. And they put out an awesome amount of music."
The Chicago Daily News writes that "their spirit and unmistakable
enjoyment of making music binds a Heartsfield set into an exciting, engaging
experience." The Hot Flash of Kalamazoo, Mich., said "they had people
jumping around like in the days when people did such crazy things as
have fun at concerts." Heartsfield is dedicated to everyone having a good
time at their shows. Says Art: "People want to be entertained. When an
act can communicate to 20,000 people like they're communicating to one
person, the result is fantastic. I think we're just six people who dig
music in all forms, just trying to get by and entertain people." Adds
Perry: "Our group is basically a group of writers who can relate and
understand without a real effort. There are many styles of music we write
and play; we just try to make every song and style sound good. I'm in
love with this band and its music."Mercury recently released
Heartsfield's second album entitled, "The Wonder Of It All." They recorded it at
Golden Voice Studios in South Pekin, Illinois. "We like to keep close to
the roots," J. C. said.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
2nd Annual Thanksgiving Metalfest
Featuring Lacuna Coil & Dog Fashion Disco
w/Realm, 13 Days, Final Drive, Byproduct & Krammit
$10
All Ages
Saturday, November 29th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
LACUNA COIL BIO
Throughout history, Italy has been known for blending the classic with
the innovative. In the musical realm, Milan’s prolific Lacuna Coil
has best translated the dichotomy of this Italian consciousness.
With three full-length albums and two EPs released in a 4-year span,
each offering has furthered the enunciation of the subtle, solemn beauty
Lacuna Coil creates. Signifying "empty spiral" in English, the
definition betrays the rich versatility of their music. Comalies, their
offering for 2002, maturely exhibits the trademarked gothic overtones and
simplistic melancholy of their haunting musical landscape. Leaving all
comparisons to Draconian Times-era Paradise Lost and The Gathering's
Mandylion-era behind, Lacuna Coil bring miraculous eloquence to their
collision of melody and metal.
Originally formed in 1996, the band teamed up with producer Waldemar
Sorychta (Sentenced, Samael, Tiamat) in 1998. Their songwriting talents
immediately evident, Terrorizer Magazine hailed Lacuna Coil's
self-titled debut as "superb, and its strength soon weakens whatever resistance
you may have had after repeated plays." 1999 proved to be the band's
most eventful year, with an impressive tour schedule in support of that
year's release, In A Reverie, also produced by Sorychta. Sharing stages
with Skyclad, My Insanity, Grip Inc., and Samael, they debuted at the
esteemed Dynamo Open Air Festival in The Netherlands, the Metal Mania
Festival in Poland, and Italy's prestigious Gods Of Metal Festival.
Following an appearance at the Altheimer Open Air Festival, they toured with
Swiss gothic legends Lacrimosa and reaped the praise of fellow
musicians, critics, and new-found fans. With the demand for Lacuna Coil's music
suddenly escalating, they released the Halflife EP (recorded in Damage
Inc. Studio in Ventimiglia, Italy) as a gift to their European
community of fans in the year 2000.
Welcoming Waldemar Sorychta back into the producer's chair at Woodhouse
Studios to assist them with recording 2001's Unleashed Memories, this
album (released in North America with the previously unavailable
Halflife EP) lavished the band with much-deserved acclaim. Praised by
Alternative Press for their "supersize chords that nearly burst into flame,
gorgeous three-part harmonies and chill-inducing melodies that recycle in
your head for days" and earning a special mention in Billboard
Magazine's Hard Music Spotlight for their "compelling mixture of seductive
melodies and aggressive riffs," the band embarked on their first North
American tour with labelmates Moonspell in the winter of 2001. Metal
Maniacs documented their live show to be "a sensory overload of the highest
order. In one word: intoxicating."
It is indeed difficult not to get pulled into the dream-like quality of
the world Lacuna Coil creates, which floods you with a myriad of heavy
and hypnotic sounds. The epic feel of their latest melodic invention,
Comalies, will quickly lead to you believe that an incredibly personal
epiphany is about to happen. Each song contributes to the build-up,
encouraging introspection while documenting the sadness that this
particular journey uncovers. Upholding the emotive yin/yang tradition of vocal
interplay between the dulcet tones of Cristina Scabbia and the
deliberate vocals of her male singing partner Andrea Ferro, Comalies is another
dynamic exploration of Lacuna Coil's soulfully somber and stunningly
enigmatic musical alchemy.
DOG FASHION DISCO BIO
2001’s Anarchists Of Good Taste was a breakthrough for Dog Fashion
Disco. The blood and sweat that came from several years plugging away in
and around the band’s Washington DC homeland and several tracks from
three independently released recordings all went into the Spitfire
Records debut, and the resulting resounding critical acclaim spurned
numerous opportunities for the group.
The band spent a year and a half on the road, hitting Europe for the
first time and logging miles across North America with artists as
disparate as System Of A Down (whose Serj Tankian made a guest appearance on
Anarchists of Good Taste), Stone Temple Pilots, P.O.D., Mindless Self
Indulgence, Mushroomhead, Nothingface and Primer 55.
The relentless touring combined with almost unanimously positive press
coverage and radio support at both the college and commercial levels,
exposing Dog Fashion Disco to hundreds of thousands of new fans. To say
the future is bright is an understatement. In fact, that is the name of
the band’s much-anticipated follow-up release, Committed to a Bright
Future.
The sentiment isn’t Pollyanna sanguinity, nor is it self-deprecating
cynicism. Actually, it’s a little of both. “We were being
optimistic and sarcastic at the same time,†explains vocalist Todd Smith.
“We’ve always been committed to doing everything that we can to help
this band succeed, but we also realize how hard it is to really break
through.â€
Making the task somewhat easier is the fact that Committed to a Bright
Future is as powerful a statement as you’re likely to hear. As
opposed to the previous release, which featured rerecorded versions of
material that dated back to the band’s inception, the new disc was written
almost entirely in a two-month span before they entered the studio.
This gives the record a seamless, cohesive feel that the first disc
lacked.
“The album’s more straightforward,†agrees Smith, “but it’s
also because we wanted to write songs that transferred well live and
made for a really energetic concert. Audiences absorbed the old stuff, but
it wasn’t the kind of thing that got kids jumping around, beating the
crap out of each other, and we love that. We wanted to write songs that
would just pummel you in the face for 45 minutes.â€
The crazed keyboard flourishes, time-changing insanity and
stream-of-conscious lyrics that the band’s deemed “evil circus music†and
had critics invoking the name Mike Patton remain, but the melodic aspects
of Dog Fashion Disco have never been displayed more prominently than on
Committed to a Bright Future. It is this accessibility on cuts such as
the jazzy “Worm in A Dog’s Heart,†the riff-roaring “Plastic
Surgeons†and the hidden cover of “Grease†that separates the band
from their one-dimensional peers.
“I’m a big fan of pop music and I think there’s a sense of that
in our music,†the singer admits without hesitation. “I grew up with
Kiss, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, bands that wrote great songs whose melodies
you’d sing for two weeks after two listens. I don’t think that
being catchy is a negative. We want something people can sing along
with.â€
After the recording of the disc, the band amicably parted ways with
their original guitarist and drummer, replacing them with Jasan Stepp, a
friend from the DC scene, and Mike Oliver, a New Yorker whom the
band’s manager introduced them to, respectively. “I know it’s a
cliché,†Smith laughs, “but I swear, in all fairness to the other guys,
this band has never worked as well as it does now, and the live show is
unstoppable.
It’s a live show that Dog Fashion Disc plans on unleashing nightly
for “as long as we can physically stand,†says the vocalist.
“We’re going to be on the road for a year solid at least,†boldly
predicts Smith. “This is what we do, this is what we’ve waited our whole
lives to do, and this is what we want. We took some great steps on the
last album, and we’re proud of that, but we’re looking to the
future now.†A very bright future, needless to say.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
Chimaira
w/Soilwork, Bleeding Through, As I Lie Dying & KrimZin
$13 Advance/$15 Day Of Show
All Ages
Monday, December 15th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
If there is one band that possesses the essential elements necessary to
break big in the heavy metal scene, it's Cleveland's Chimaira. With its
blood-boiling new album The Impossibility Of Reason, Chimaira is
postured to set a new standard: The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal.
As any metal historian/critic/fan is well aware of, the 80s saw the
invasion of British metal acts, Iron Maiden and Venom among them, deemed
the "New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" or "NWOBHM". Chimaira will be
leading the charge of NWOAHM on domestic shores with The Impossibility Of
Reason, an album that is 100% trend free. Armed with an unflappable work
ethic, and an album so kinetic and fevered that it blows away all past
efforts, Chimaira has metal in its DNA.
Chimaira, which takes its unique name from a mythological beast
comprised of several disparate animals, has established a solid, dedicated,
and vast fan base with 1999's This Present Darkness (East Coast Empire)
and 2001's Roadrunner Records' debut, Pass Out Of Existence. A touring
machine, Chimaira has hit the road with Slayer, Fear Factory, Machine
Head, and Danzig. In addition to these great support slots, the band has
also struck out on its own headlining tours, where the six-piece
possessed the blue-collar wherewithal to support itself.
Pass Out Of Existence is Chimaira's foundation, but the band hardly
rested on its laurels when it came time to make The Impossibility Of
Reason. "This is a more mature record," says singer Mark Hunter. "But at the
same time, it's more in your face. Whether it's the heaviest, or the
most melodic, tame song, it's full on." Chimaira fans are going to get
what they are looking for and then some with The Impossibility Of Reason.
"It's everything our fans love, but with something else," offers
Hunter. Whereas other bands balk at and fear change, Chimaira embraced it, on
several levels, for The Impossibility Of Reason. "Look at some of the
most notorious metal bands out there," says Hunter. "You can't put on
any of their records without noticing a change from record to record.
That is what we strive to do. We feel we've shown a lot of growth and
musicianship." Lead guitarist Rob Arnold concurs, "We all had a certain
motivation about the music we wanted to create. The fury. The speed. The
aggression. We learned a lot from being on the road."
Sonically, Chimaira focused on crafting an album that ignores current
metal trends such as rapping, guest appearances, and scoffs at any
traces of "nu" metal. "The Impossibility Of Reason is less futuristic than
the last record. The programming is more subsonic, and it's more of a
dark synth style," Hunter explains. "The low sub tones make you feel you
like you are inside the record. It's the darkest thing we have ever
done. We changed tunings. We tuned to C, the darkest key." Further beefing
up the new, improved Chimaira sound is the new voices Hunter used. On
tour, he was able to hone his voice, and when recording The
Impossibility Of Reason, he found voices he had never used before or even knew he
had.
Lyrically, while The Impossibility Of Reason is not a concept album,
Hunter traces three prevalent themes: rejection, revenge, and
repercussion. "Lyrically, we always try to have songs that our fans can relate to.
Everyone has been rejected. Everyone has gotten revenge in some form or
another. We know a lot of these lyrics will strike a nerve, especially
with what is going on in today's society," admits Hunter. The
Impossibility Of Reason is sonically a dark album, but Chimaira chose to
represent the album's artwork in white tones. Since metal is often associated
with black, Chimaira bucked the trend and drenched the artwork in
blinding, stark, Kubrick-esque style tones, in an effort to let the music
scream for itself.
The Impossibility Of Reason is a personal album for Chimaira, in that
everyone that participated in non-musical areas of the record grew up
with the band, from the artist to the photographer to the producer. The
band chose producer Ben Schigel (who fronts his own band Switched) to
man the boards, for very specific reasons. "He has been recording members
of this band for 8 or 9 years, when we were in our other bands," says
Hunter. "This record was less polished, so we wanted to go with someone
who could keep us raw. He knows our band like we know it." Hunter and
Arnold also co-produced the effort. "Mark and I are always in the
studio," says Arnold. "We were there every minute of every day. We wanted
screaming guitars and booming drums. We wanted to be a part of that
process of getting everything to sound a certain way."
This collaborative effort was also able to give each song on The
Impossibility Of Reason its own distinct identity. Arnold admits that
horns-in-the-air guitar solos are something prevalent on the album. "We're
going back to the era of ripping out leads and growing out the hair", he
exclaims. "The album is so much more guitar driven." Arnold even goes so
far to admit, "standing on the side of the stage, watching Kerry King
of Slayer play for six weeks, had a lot to do with what came out of me
musically."
"Down Again" defines Chimaira's dynamic ability. "Pure Hatred" is the
most pulverizing song, which is an easy guess, given the blunt title.
"That is the song everyone will relate to. It's the final act of revenge,
and the chorus is "I hate everyone," says Hunter. The song is
devastating enough to elicit comparisons to Pantera's quintessential "Fuck You"
anthem "Walk". The title track, according to Arnold, has fast paced
heavy guitars with insane drums, and "a groove... that all familiar groove
that we are known for. Then, the chorus hits the listener like a ton of
bricks. When the ending comes in, you realize this is a changed band,
and that you are hearing something special."
On The Impossibility Of Reason, Chimaira shows its ambitious side. The
last song on the record "Implements Of Destruction" is an epic. "We're
trying to bring back the epic instrumental," says Hunter. "It hasn't
been done for a while. It's beyond epic. It's 12 minutes and we're paying
homage to some of our favorite metal songs."
It's Chimaira's metal vision that has won Slayer's Kerry King over to
Chimaira's side. King has espoused the virtues of Chimaira in national
magazines such as Guitar World. King is notorious for his criticisms of
many "newer" metal bands, but he has championed Chimaira. Ultimately,
there is no better endorsement for the NWOAHM movement than Kerry
Fucking King.
With its old-school stylings and head-banging flair, it easy to
understand why metal fans across the globe would be drawn to Chimaira's music.
The band's sound is uniquely their own, yet it pays homage to those
metal giants that came before them, drawing up the blueprint for the
NWOAMHM. The Impossibility of Reason draws from many seemingly opposite
points both within and outside of the metal genre to create a whole that is
far greater than the sum of its parts.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
Dillinger Escape Plan
w/The Locust and Your Enemies Friends
$12
All Ages
Wednesday, January 14th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
Created by the merger of metal and new-school hardcore, the furious din
of the Dillinger Escape Plan is the perfect embodiment of intensity,
cathartic rage, urgency, and forward-thinking. Given their abilities and
relative youth, it’s not out of the question to believe that
something this intricate and focused could develop into a paradigm to be
followed, a yardstick by which other bands are measured.
The force known as the Dillinger Escape Plan was formed in March 1997
in North New Jersey by Ben (guitars), Chris (drums), and Dimitri
(vocals). Armed only with a simple desire to correct the musical misdeeds of
their former bands, the trio added bassist Adam and set about writing
material with the aim of pleasing their harshest critics: themselves.
These early steps surfaced shortly thereafter in the form of a six-song
self-titled mini-CD on Now Or Never Records. The quartet started making
regular stops to unleash their devastating live show in basements,
houses, punk spaces, record stores and tiny, underground clubs throughout
the NorthEast and MidWest.
The foursome added John on second guitar in the fall of ‘97 and
recorded their now-infamous "demo" at Trax East Studios (HATEBREED, HUMAN
REMAINS, SNAPCASE). Named Under The Running Board, the eight minute blast
of intense riffing, near-maddening technical complexity, flawless
execution, and frayed vocal beatings had fans and critics searching the
floor on hands and knees for their heads mere seconds after the opening
salvo The Mullet Burden. Rarely had something so intricate been so
focused. Under..., consisting of only three songs, received rave reviews
internationally and was remarkably named as one of the top releases of 1998
by numerous publications worldwide.
Tales of the band’s infamous live performances continued to spread
like wildfire as reports surfaced in fanzines and major publications
alike. DILLINGER... hit the road for their second tour in the summer of
1998, bringing their absolutely ferocious live assault to bear upon the
East coast, Midwest and Eastern Canada with BOTCH and JESUIT. The
tour’s final show was an absolutely blistering set on the Relapse Stage at
the 1998 Milwaukee Metalfest. Brian Benoit, formerly of JESUIT, replaced
John on guitar in November of ‘98. A split CD with NORA was released
on Ferret, and another East Coast trek followed, this time in the
company of CAVE-IN and CONVERGE, before the band returned home to begin
writing material for their first full-length effort.
A split 7" with DROWNING MAN was issued on Hydra Head in May of 1999
and sold out its limited edition pressing of 3,000 in one day. DILLINGER
completed writing the full-length and again entered Trax East Studios
with Steve Evetts to record. The result of the band’s labors is
Calculating Infinity, a lethal, unprecedented combination of metal and
hardcore. Calculating... sees DILLINGER maturing by leaps and bounds as the
new material incorporates elements of jazz-fusion amidst the
semi-controlled chaos. Dimitri’s vocals are far more intense than ever before,
adding both spoken and whispered passages to his established arsenal.
Stunning technicality, intense vocal punishment and total musical
proficiency are immediately evident as songs like 43% Burnt, Sugar Coated Sour
and the title track resoundingly attest.
In August 1999, with Calculating... still over a month away from its
release date, the band was invited to open for none other than MR.BUNGLE
on the band’s 45-date U.S. Tour, based on the strength of both Under
The Running Board and their frenetic live show. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE
PLAN...a psycho-overload of adrenaline soaked intensity...a band fast on
the rise.
Here’s what the books about:
The legend of the 1980's Sunset Strip in Hollywood lives on in a new
full-color photo album from Cleopatra Records, featuring 200 pages of
rare and exclusive photos, flyers and press releases from this pivotal era
of metal. Over two years in the making [and thousands of images later],
Hollywood Rocks! is the most detailed, expansive photo documentation
ever made on the 1980's Sunset Strip metal scene!
Whether you missed out on this spectacular epoch or your alcohol-soaked
memories could use a little refreshing, Hollywood Rocks!features
glossy, full color reproductions of press releases, actual event flyers, rare
"musician's wanted" classified ads, concert and promotional photos of
such Hollywood stars as Guns 'N Roses, Motley Crue, Poison, Jane's
Addiction, Quiet Riot, Warrant, L.A. Guns and many, many other legendary
'80s metal bands!
See actual early press releases of Motley Crue or read an early press
kit by the then unknown band Warrant; you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll
wonder how anyone ever lived through it all as Hollywood Rocks! depicts
the scene in all of its vivid debauchery. Adding to the mystique of
this genre are follow-up interviews with key players of this historical
era as they look back upon a time when Hollywood was an explosive
breeding ground for these now legendary bands. Members of Poison, Keel, London
and others recall the non-stop party that raged out of the clubs, onto
the sidewalks and out into the streets on a nightly basis!
Set for a Halloween 2003 release date, Hollywood Rocks! is available at
your local book store or direct from Cleopatra Records by visiting the
official Cleopatra Records website at www.cleorecs.com.
UPCOMING POP’S SHOWS
Nov 12 Deicide w/Hate Eternal, Krisiun, Cattle Decapitation &
Ornament Of Disgrace
Nov 13 Art Alexakis of Everclear
Nov 14 Even Flow: A Tribute To Pearl Jam
Nov 15 The Ataris w/Hopesfall & Planes Mistaken For Stars
Nov 18 Girlz Garage Tour w/Lillix, Northern State, The Peak Show,
Brassy & The START
Nov 20 Mindless Self Indulgence
Nov 21 Die Symphony
Nov 25 Cradle Of Filth & Type O Negative
Nov 26 Thunderhead: A Tribute To Rush
Nov 27 Fragile Porcelain Mice w/Nil 8 & Steve Ewing
Nov 29 Lacuna Coil & Dog Fashion Disco
Dec 4 Hot Action Cop w/Switch III
Dec 5 Crash: A Tribute To The Dave Matthews Band
Dec 6 Dimmu Borgir w/Nevermore, Hypocrisy & Children Of Bodom
Dec 7 Alkaline Trio w/Reggie & The Full Effect, From Autumn To
Ashes & No Motiv
Dec 13 Vanilla Fudge & Gypsy
Dec 15 Chimaira w/Soilwork, Bleeding Through, As I Lie Dying &
KrimZin
Jan 14 Dillinger Escape Plan w/The Locust & Your Enemies Friends
Jan 17 British Export: A Tribute To The Beatles
Jan 24 Poco & Heartsfield
CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT
Poco
And
Heartsfield
$20 Advance/$22 Day Of
All Ages
Saturday, January 24th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
POCO BIO
One of the first and longest-lasting country-rock groups, Poco had its
roots in the dying embers of the Buffalo Springfield: After co-founders
Neil Young and Stephen Stills exited in the spring of 1968, only
guitarist/singer Richie Furay and bassist Jim Messina remained to complete
the group's swan song, Last Time Around. The final Springfield track,
"Kind Woman," included only Furay and Messina, with a guest appearance on
steel guitar by Rusty Young, formerly of Boenzee Cryque. He stuck with
Furay and Messina, passing on a scheduled audition for a new group that
Gram Parsons was putting together; auditions followed before the
fledgling group reached out to Young's ex-Boenzee Cryque bandmate George
Grantham on drums and vocals and to bassist/singer Randy Meisner. This
lineup rehearsed for four months before making their debut at the L.A.
Troubadour in November. A month later, they made their first appearance at
the Fillmore West on a bill with the Steve Miller Band and Sly & the
Family Stone.
At the time, they were using the name Pogo, but that didn't last; Walt
Kelly, the creator of the comic strip Pogo, from which they'd freely
admitted borrowing the name, didn't appreciate the group's choice and
filed a lawsuit. Not wanting to lose all of the recognition and goodwill
they'd built up locally over the previous five months, the result was a
change of just one consonant, to Poco. Just one day after signing to
Epic in early 1969, Meisner suddenly left the band, apparently over
personality clashes; he later joined the Eagles. Recorded as a four-piece,
Poco's debut, Pickin' Up the Pieces, was released in June of 1969. The
group was back to being a quintet in 1970 with the addition of bassist
Timothy B. Schmit, whose arrival coincided with the recording of their
second album, Poco.
It wasn't long after that Messina decided to leave, feeling that Furay
had assumed too much control over the group's sound. Before departing,
he secured the services of a capable replacement member -- Paul Cotton,
a onetime member of the Illinois Speed Press -- and also played on and
produced their subsequent album, Deliverin', which rose to number 26
and yielded the minor hit "C'mon." Their next album, 1971's From the
Inside, was produced in Memphis by Booker T. & the M.G.'s guitarist Steve
Cropper. The same lineup became the first Poco membership to last for
more than one studio album; their second, A Good Feelin' to Know, was
released in 1972, but by this time, even Furay had begun to lose heart
over the band's lack of commercial success.
The band made one renewed effort, Crazy Eyes, their most accomplished
studio album to date; released late in 1973, it became their most
successful work. However, just as the LP was released, Furay left the group
to hook up with Chris Hillman and John David Souther to form the
Souther-Hillman-Furay Band. Still, Poco continued as a quartet; their next
album, Seven, released in the spring of 1974, failed to replicate the
success of Crazy Eyes. The group was at a critical point in their history
following the release of one more Epic album, Cantamos, which appeared
in the fall of 1974 and got no higher than number 76. After parting with
Epic, Poco signed with ABC Records in 1975; their first album, Head
Over Heels, issued in mid-1975, surpassed expectations to fall just shy of
the Top 40.
After the album Rose of Cimarron, the group came close to splitting up
in 1976, with new member Al Garth exiting in the middle of the year.
Finally, in the spring of 1977, Indian Summer was released; four months
later, Timothy Schmit exited the lineup to replace Meisner in the
Eagles. Grantham followed him out of the band in January of 1978, eventually
becoming Ricky Skaggs' drummer. The group re-formed with Charlie
Harrison and Steve Chapman joining Young and Cotton; Kim Bullard, a Crosby,
Stills & Nash alumnus, came in on keyboards in December of that year,
and Poco was once again a quintet. All of these personnel changes seemed
to have done the trick, because their next album, Legend, released late
in 1978, became the best-selling LP in their history, earning a gold
record in the course of rising to number 14. The accompanying single,
"Crazy Love," reached number 17, far and away their biggest seller to
date. It was matched by Cotton's "Heart of the Night," which got to number
20 during the summer of 1979.
However, their subsequent albums -- Under the Gun, Blue and Gray, and
Cowboys and Englishmen -- did progressively poorly; Ghost Town, issued
late in 1982, peaked at an anemic number 195. Furay rejoined the group
briefly in mid-1984 along with Schmit, resulting in the Inamorata album,
which scarcely made any impact; a five-year hiatus followed before the
original quintet re-formed in the spring of 1989. Their comeback
single, "Call It Love," hit the Top 20, accompanied by the album Legacy,
which made it to number 40. Although the 1968 lineup didn't stay together,
Poco was restored as a working band, touring periodically with Cotton
and Young at its core. In 2002, the band released a new album, Running
Horse, through their website, www.PocoNut.com.
HEARTSFIELD BIO
The members of Heartsfield all met in the Chicago area, although
southwest Michigan is now their base. The group includes Perry Jordan,
acoustic and electric guitar; J.C. Hartsfield, acoustic guitar, mandolin and
fiddle; Phil Lucafo, electric and pedal steel guitars; Fred Dobbs,
electric guitar, banjo; Greg Biela, bass guitar; and Art Baldacci, drums.
The Mississippi-born J.C. Hartsfield started his "pro" career by playing
in country-blues groups at age 12. To support his family, he started
playing with lounge dance bands and Vegas show groups, neither of which
were satisfying to him. In 1970, he met Perry Jordan, who had just left
a group called Liquid Heart. They started playing and writing original
tunes together. Phil soon arrived and made some tapes with Perry and
J.C. He played them for the other members of Liquid Heart and "We all
flipped and started exchanging tunes," Fred recalls. The group returned to
Chicago for a vacation and got together at J.C.'s place to jam. "We
fell in love at first sound," Perry says. This was mid-summer of 1972. The
group began playing around Chicago in particular and the midwest in
general. All of a sudden, the perennially staid Chicago music scene began
to pick up on this group, and within a few months every club
Heartsfield played was packed for every show. And then the hardest people in the
world to please--music critics--began showing up. And this is where
Heartsfield grabbed them. For despite the frills, overdubbing and general
perfection that can be attained in a recording studio, Heartsfield must
be seen in performance to be believed and appreciated. The Chicago
Tribune said that "Heartsfield live is a delight. Everybody gets a chance
to sing and play up-front. And they put out an awesome amount of music."
The Chicago Daily News writes that "their spirit and unmistakable
enjoyment of making music binds a Heartsfield set into an exciting, engaging
experience." The Hot Flash of Kalamazoo, Mich., said "they had people
jumping around like in the days when people did such crazy things as
have fun at concerts." Heartsfield is dedicated to everyone having a good
time at their shows. Says Art: "People want to be entertained. When an
act can communicate to 20,000 people like they're communicating to one
person, the result is fantastic. I think we're just six people who dig
music in all forms, just trying to get by and entertain people." Adds
Perry: "Our group is basically a group of writers who can relate and
understand without a real effort. There are many styles of music we write
and play; we just try to make every song and style sound good. I'm in
love with this band and its music."Mercury recently released
Heartsfield's second album entitled, "The Wonder Of It All." They recorded it at
Golden Voice Studios in South Pekin, Illinois. "We like to keep close to
the roots," J. C. said.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
2nd Annual Thanksgiving Metalfest
Featuring Lacuna Coil & Dog Fashion Disco
w/Realm, 13 Days, Final Drive, Byproduct & Krammit
$10
All Ages
Saturday, November 29th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
LACUNA COIL BIO
Throughout history, Italy has been known for blending the classic with
the innovative. In the musical realm, Milan’s prolific Lacuna Coil
has best translated the dichotomy of this Italian consciousness.
With three full-length albums and two EPs released in a 4-year span,
each offering has furthered the enunciation of the subtle, solemn beauty
Lacuna Coil creates. Signifying "empty spiral" in English, the
definition betrays the rich versatility of their music. Comalies, their
offering for 2002, maturely exhibits the trademarked gothic overtones and
simplistic melancholy of their haunting musical landscape. Leaving all
comparisons to Draconian Times-era Paradise Lost and The Gathering's
Mandylion-era behind, Lacuna Coil bring miraculous eloquence to their
collision of melody and metal.
Originally formed in 1996, the band teamed up with producer Waldemar
Sorychta (Sentenced, Samael, Tiamat) in 1998. Their songwriting talents
immediately evident, Terrorizer Magazine hailed Lacuna Coil's
self-titled debut as "superb, and its strength soon weakens whatever resistance
you may have had after repeated plays." 1999 proved to be the band's
most eventful year, with an impressive tour schedule in support of that
year's release, In A Reverie, also produced by Sorychta. Sharing stages
with Skyclad, My Insanity, Grip Inc., and Samael, they debuted at the
esteemed Dynamo Open Air Festival in The Netherlands, the Metal Mania
Festival in Poland, and Italy's prestigious Gods Of Metal Festival.
Following an appearance at the Altheimer Open Air Festival, they toured with
Swiss gothic legends Lacrimosa and reaped the praise of fellow
musicians, critics, and new-found fans. With the demand for Lacuna Coil's music
suddenly escalating, they released the Halflife EP (recorded in Damage
Inc. Studio in Ventimiglia, Italy) as a gift to their European
community of fans in the year 2000.
Welcoming Waldemar Sorychta back into the producer's chair at Woodhouse
Studios to assist them with recording 2001's Unleashed Memories, this
album (released in North America with the previously unavailable
Halflife EP) lavished the band with much-deserved acclaim. Praised by
Alternative Press for their "supersize chords that nearly burst into flame,
gorgeous three-part harmonies and chill-inducing melodies that recycle in
your head for days" and earning a special mention in Billboard
Magazine's Hard Music Spotlight for their "compelling mixture of seductive
melodies and aggressive riffs," the band embarked on their first North
American tour with labelmates Moonspell in the winter of 2001. Metal
Maniacs documented their live show to be "a sensory overload of the highest
order. In one word: intoxicating."
It is indeed difficult not to get pulled into the dream-like quality of
the world Lacuna Coil creates, which floods you with a myriad of heavy
and hypnotic sounds. The epic feel of their latest melodic invention,
Comalies, will quickly lead to you believe that an incredibly personal
epiphany is about to happen. Each song contributes to the build-up,
encouraging introspection while documenting the sadness that this
particular journey uncovers. Upholding the emotive yin/yang tradition of vocal
interplay between the dulcet tones of Cristina Scabbia and the
deliberate vocals of her male singing partner Andrea Ferro, Comalies is another
dynamic exploration of Lacuna Coil's soulfully somber and stunningly
enigmatic musical alchemy.
DOG FASHION DISCO BIO
2001’s Anarchists Of Good Taste was a breakthrough for Dog Fashion
Disco. The blood and sweat that came from several years plugging away in
and around the band’s Washington DC homeland and several tracks from
three independently released recordings all went into the Spitfire
Records debut, and the resulting resounding critical acclaim spurned
numerous opportunities for the group.
The band spent a year and a half on the road, hitting Europe for the
first time and logging miles across North America with artists as
disparate as System Of A Down (whose Serj Tankian made a guest appearance on
Anarchists of Good Taste), Stone Temple Pilots, P.O.D., Mindless Self
Indulgence, Mushroomhead, Nothingface and Primer 55.
The relentless touring combined with almost unanimously positive press
coverage and radio support at both the college and commercial levels,
exposing Dog Fashion Disco to hundreds of thousands of new fans. To say
the future is bright is an understatement. In fact, that is the name of
the band’s much-anticipated follow-up release, Committed to a Bright
Future.
The sentiment isn’t Pollyanna sanguinity, nor is it self-deprecating
cynicism. Actually, it’s a little of both. “We were being
optimistic and sarcastic at the same time,†explains vocalist Todd Smith.
“We’ve always been committed to doing everything that we can to help
this band succeed, but we also realize how hard it is to really break
through.â€
Making the task somewhat easier is the fact that Committed to a Bright
Future is as powerful a statement as you’re likely to hear. As
opposed to the previous release, which featured rerecorded versions of
material that dated back to the band’s inception, the new disc was written
almost entirely in a two-month span before they entered the studio.
This gives the record a seamless, cohesive feel that the first disc
lacked.
“The album’s more straightforward,†agrees Smith, “but it’s
also because we wanted to write songs that transferred well live and
made for a really energetic concert. Audiences absorbed the old stuff, but
it wasn’t the kind of thing that got kids jumping around, beating the
crap out of each other, and we love that. We wanted to write songs that
would just pummel you in the face for 45 minutes.â€
The crazed keyboard flourishes, time-changing insanity and
stream-of-conscious lyrics that the band’s deemed “evil circus music†and
had critics invoking the name Mike Patton remain, but the melodic aspects
of Dog Fashion Disco have never been displayed more prominently than on
Committed to a Bright Future. It is this accessibility on cuts such as
the jazzy “Worm in A Dog’s Heart,†the riff-roaring “Plastic
Surgeons†and the hidden cover of “Grease†that separates the band
from their one-dimensional peers.
“I’m a big fan of pop music and I think there’s a sense of that
in our music,†the singer admits without hesitation. “I grew up with
Kiss, Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, bands that wrote great songs whose melodies
you’d sing for two weeks after two listens. I don’t think that
being catchy is a negative. We want something people can sing along
with.â€
After the recording of the disc, the band amicably parted ways with
their original guitarist and drummer, replacing them with Jasan Stepp, a
friend from the DC scene, and Mike Oliver, a New Yorker whom the
band’s manager introduced them to, respectively. “I know it’s a
cliché,†Smith laughs, “but I swear, in all fairness to the other guys,
this band has never worked as well as it does now, and the live show is
unstoppable.
It’s a live show that Dog Fashion Disc plans on unleashing nightly
for “as long as we can physically stand,†says the vocalist.
“We’re going to be on the road for a year solid at least,†boldly
predicts Smith. “This is what we do, this is what we’ve waited our whole
lives to do, and this is what we want. We took some great steps on the
last album, and we’re proud of that, but we’re looking to the
future now.†A very bright future, needless to say.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
Chimaira
w/Soilwork, Bleeding Through, As I Lie Dying & KrimZin
$13 Advance/$15 Day Of Show
All Ages
Monday, December 15th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
If there is one band that possesses the essential elements necessary to
break big in the heavy metal scene, it's Cleveland's Chimaira. With its
blood-boiling new album The Impossibility Of Reason, Chimaira is
postured to set a new standard: The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal.
As any metal historian/critic/fan is well aware of, the 80s saw the
invasion of British metal acts, Iron Maiden and Venom among them, deemed
the "New Wave Of British Heavy Metal" or "NWOBHM". Chimaira will be
leading the charge of NWOAHM on domestic shores with The Impossibility Of
Reason, an album that is 100% trend free. Armed with an unflappable work
ethic, and an album so kinetic and fevered that it blows away all past
efforts, Chimaira has metal in its DNA.
Chimaira, which takes its unique name from a mythological beast
comprised of several disparate animals, has established a solid, dedicated,
and vast fan base with 1999's This Present Darkness (East Coast Empire)
and 2001's Roadrunner Records' debut, Pass Out Of Existence. A touring
machine, Chimaira has hit the road with Slayer, Fear Factory, Machine
Head, and Danzig. In addition to these great support slots, the band has
also struck out on its own headlining tours, where the six-piece
possessed the blue-collar wherewithal to support itself.
Pass Out Of Existence is Chimaira's foundation, but the band hardly
rested on its laurels when it came time to make The Impossibility Of
Reason. "This is a more mature record," says singer Mark Hunter. "But at the
same time, it's more in your face. Whether it's the heaviest, or the
most melodic, tame song, it's full on." Chimaira fans are going to get
what they are looking for and then some with The Impossibility Of Reason.
"It's everything our fans love, but with something else," offers
Hunter. Whereas other bands balk at and fear change, Chimaira embraced it, on
several levels, for The Impossibility Of Reason. "Look at some of the
most notorious metal bands out there," says Hunter. "You can't put on
any of their records without noticing a change from record to record.
That is what we strive to do. We feel we've shown a lot of growth and
musicianship." Lead guitarist Rob Arnold concurs, "We all had a certain
motivation about the music we wanted to create. The fury. The speed. The
aggression. We learned a lot from being on the road."
Sonically, Chimaira focused on crafting an album that ignores current
metal trends such as rapping, guest appearances, and scoffs at any
traces of "nu" metal. "The Impossibility Of Reason is less futuristic than
the last record. The programming is more subsonic, and it's more of a
dark synth style," Hunter explains. "The low sub tones make you feel you
like you are inside the record. It's the darkest thing we have ever
done. We changed tunings. We tuned to C, the darkest key." Further beefing
up the new, improved Chimaira sound is the new voices Hunter used. On
tour, he was able to hone his voice, and when recording The
Impossibility Of Reason, he found voices he had never used before or even knew he
had.
Lyrically, while The Impossibility Of Reason is not a concept album,
Hunter traces three prevalent themes: rejection, revenge, and
repercussion. "Lyrically, we always try to have songs that our fans can relate to.
Everyone has been rejected. Everyone has gotten revenge in some form or
another. We know a lot of these lyrics will strike a nerve, especially
with what is going on in today's society," admits Hunter. The
Impossibility Of Reason is sonically a dark album, but Chimaira chose to
represent the album's artwork in white tones. Since metal is often associated
with black, Chimaira bucked the trend and drenched the artwork in
blinding, stark, Kubrick-esque style tones, in an effort to let the music
scream for itself.
The Impossibility Of Reason is a personal album for Chimaira, in that
everyone that participated in non-musical areas of the record grew up
with the band, from the artist to the photographer to the producer. The
band chose producer Ben Schigel (who fronts his own band Switched) to
man the boards, for very specific reasons. "He has been recording members
of this band for 8 or 9 years, when we were in our other bands," says
Hunter. "This record was less polished, so we wanted to go with someone
who could keep us raw. He knows our band like we know it." Hunter and
Arnold also co-produced the effort. "Mark and I are always in the
studio," says Arnold. "We were there every minute of every day. We wanted
screaming guitars and booming drums. We wanted to be a part of that
process of getting everything to sound a certain way."
This collaborative effort was also able to give each song on The
Impossibility Of Reason its own distinct identity. Arnold admits that
horns-in-the-air guitar solos are something prevalent on the album. "We're
going back to the era of ripping out leads and growing out the hair", he
exclaims. "The album is so much more guitar driven." Arnold even goes so
far to admit, "standing on the side of the stage, watching Kerry King
of Slayer play for six weeks, had a lot to do with what came out of me
musically."
"Down Again" defines Chimaira's dynamic ability. "Pure Hatred" is the
most pulverizing song, which is an easy guess, given the blunt title.
"That is the song everyone will relate to. It's the final act of revenge,
and the chorus is "I hate everyone," says Hunter. The song is
devastating enough to elicit comparisons to Pantera's quintessential "Fuck You"
anthem "Walk". The title track, according to Arnold, has fast paced
heavy guitars with insane drums, and "a groove... that all familiar groove
that we are known for. Then, the chorus hits the listener like a ton of
bricks. When the ending comes in, you realize this is a changed band,
and that you are hearing something special."
On The Impossibility Of Reason, Chimaira shows its ambitious side. The
last song on the record "Implements Of Destruction" is an epic. "We're
trying to bring back the epic instrumental," says Hunter. "It hasn't
been done for a while. It's beyond epic. It's 12 minutes and we're paying
homage to some of our favorite metal songs."
It's Chimaira's metal vision that has won Slayer's Kerry King over to
Chimaira's side. King has espoused the virtues of Chimaira in national
magazines such as Guitar World. King is notorious for his criticisms of
many "newer" metal bands, but he has championed Chimaira. Ultimately,
there is no better endorsement for the NWOAHM movement than Kerry
Fucking King.
With its old-school stylings and head-banging flair, it easy to
understand why metal fans across the globe would be drawn to Chimaira's music.
The band's sound is uniquely their own, yet it pays homage to those
metal giants that came before them, drawing up the blueprint for the
NWOAMHM. The Impossibility of Reason draws from many seemingly opposite
points both within and outside of the metal genre to create a whole that is
far greater than the sum of its parts.
ALSO ANNOUNCED
Dillinger Escape Plan
w/The Locust and Your Enemies Friends
$12
All Ages
Wednesday, January 14th
(Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.)
Created by the merger of metal and new-school hardcore, the furious din
of the Dillinger Escape Plan is the perfect embodiment of intensity,
cathartic rage, urgency, and forward-thinking. Given their abilities and
relative youth, it’s not out of the question to believe that
something this intricate and focused could develop into a paradigm to be
followed, a yardstick by which other bands are measured.
The force known as the Dillinger Escape Plan was formed in March 1997
in North New Jersey by Ben (guitars), Chris (drums), and Dimitri
(vocals). Armed only with a simple desire to correct the musical misdeeds of
their former bands, the trio added bassist Adam and set about writing
material with the aim of pleasing their harshest critics: themselves.
These early steps surfaced shortly thereafter in the form of a six-song
self-titled mini-CD on Now Or Never Records. The quartet started making
regular stops to unleash their devastating live show in basements,
houses, punk spaces, record stores and tiny, underground clubs throughout
the NorthEast and MidWest.
The foursome added John on second guitar in the fall of ‘97 and
recorded their now-infamous "demo" at Trax East Studios (HATEBREED, HUMAN
REMAINS, SNAPCASE). Named Under The Running Board, the eight minute blast
of intense riffing, near-maddening technical complexity, flawless
execution, and frayed vocal beatings had fans and critics searching the
floor on hands and knees for their heads mere seconds after the opening
salvo The Mullet Burden. Rarely had something so intricate been so
focused. Under..., consisting of only three songs, received rave reviews
internationally and was remarkably named as one of the top releases of 1998
by numerous publications worldwide.
Tales of the band’s infamous live performances continued to spread
like wildfire as reports surfaced in fanzines and major publications
alike. DILLINGER... hit the road for their second tour in the summer of
1998, bringing their absolutely ferocious live assault to bear upon the
East coast, Midwest and Eastern Canada with BOTCH and JESUIT. The
tour’s final show was an absolutely blistering set on the Relapse Stage at
the 1998 Milwaukee Metalfest. Brian Benoit, formerly of JESUIT, replaced
John on guitar in November of ‘98. A split CD with NORA was released
on Ferret, and another East Coast trek followed, this time in the
company of CAVE-IN and CONVERGE, before the band returned home to begin
writing material for their first full-length effort.
A split 7" with DROWNING MAN was issued on Hydra Head in May of 1999
and sold out its limited edition pressing of 3,000 in one day. DILLINGER
completed writing the full-length and again entered Trax East Studios
with Steve Evetts to record. The result of the band’s labors is
Calculating Infinity, a lethal, unprecedented combination of metal and
hardcore. Calculating... sees DILLINGER maturing by leaps and bounds as the
new material incorporates elements of jazz-fusion amidst the
semi-controlled chaos. Dimitri’s vocals are far more intense than ever before,
adding both spoken and whispered passages to his established arsenal.
Stunning technicality, intense vocal punishment and total musical
proficiency are immediately evident as songs like 43% Burnt, Sugar Coated Sour
and the title track resoundingly attest.
In August 1999, with Calculating... still over a month away from its
release date, the band was invited to open for none other than MR.BUNGLE
on the band’s 45-date U.S. Tour, based on the strength of both Under
The Running Board and their frenetic live show. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE
PLAN...a psycho-overload of adrenaline soaked intensity...a band fast on
the rise.
Here’s what the books about:
The legend of the 1980's Sunset Strip in Hollywood lives on in a new
full-color photo album from Cleopatra Records, featuring 200 pages of
rare and exclusive photos, flyers and press releases from this pivotal era
of metal. Over two years in the making [and thousands of images later],
Hollywood Rocks! is the most detailed, expansive photo documentation
ever made on the 1980's Sunset Strip metal scene!
Whether you missed out on this spectacular epoch or your alcohol-soaked
memories could use a little refreshing, Hollywood Rocks!features
glossy, full color reproductions of press releases, actual event flyers, rare
"musician's wanted" classified ads, concert and promotional photos of
such Hollywood stars as Guns 'N Roses, Motley Crue, Poison, Jane's
Addiction, Quiet Riot, Warrant, L.A. Guns and many, many other legendary
'80s metal bands!
See actual early press releases of Motley Crue or read an early press
kit by the then unknown band Warrant; you'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll
wonder how anyone ever lived through it all as Hollywood Rocks! depicts
the scene in all of its vivid debauchery. Adding to the mystique of
this genre are follow-up interviews with key players of this historical
era as they look back upon a time when Hollywood was an explosive
breeding ground for these now legendary bands. Members of Poison, Keel, London
and others recall the non-stop party that raged out of the clubs, onto
the sidewalks and out into the streets on a nightly basis!
Set for a Halloween 2003 release date, Hollywood Rocks! is available at
your local book store or direct from Cleopatra Records by visiting the
official Cleopatra Records website at www.cleorecs.com.
UPCOMING POP’S SHOWS
Nov 12 Deicide w/Hate Eternal, Krisiun, Cattle Decapitation &
Ornament Of Disgrace
Nov 13 Art Alexakis of Everclear
Nov 14 Even Flow: A Tribute To Pearl Jam
Nov 15 The Ataris w/Hopesfall & Planes Mistaken For Stars
Nov 18 Girlz Garage Tour w/Lillix, Northern State, The Peak Show,
Brassy & The START
Nov 20 Mindless Self Indulgence
Nov 21 Die Symphony
Nov 25 Cradle Of Filth & Type O Negative
Nov 26 Thunderhead: A Tribute To Rush
Nov 27 Fragile Porcelain Mice w/Nil 8 & Steve Ewing
Nov 29 Lacuna Coil & Dog Fashion Disco
Dec 4 Hot Action Cop w/Switch III
Dec 5 Crash: A Tribute To The Dave Matthews Band
Dec 6 Dimmu Borgir w/Nevermore, Hypocrisy & Children Of Bodom
Dec 7 Alkaline Trio w/Reggie & The Full Effect, From Autumn To
Ashes & No Motiv
Dec 13 Vanilla Fudge & Gypsy
Dec 15 Chimaira w/Soilwork, Bleeding Through, As I Lie Dying &
KrimZin
Jan 14 Dillinger Escape Plan w/The Locust & Your Enemies Friends
Jan 17 British Export: A Tribute To The Beatles
Jan 24 Poco & Heartsfield
11.12.2003
GRIFFIN Sign Japanese Deal
Norwegian metal act GRIFFIN have signed a contract with Spiritual Beast for exclusive distribution of their third full-length album, "No Holds Barred", in Japan.
As previously reported, "No Holds Barred" was recorded at Skansen Lydstudio in Trondheim, Norway under the co-production guidance of CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho. In addition to co-producing the effort, Laiho laid down guest guitar and vocals on the CD, which was released in Norway through FaceFront Records.
Prior to hooking up with FaceFront, GRIFFIN were signed to the French label Season Of Mist Records
Norwegian metal act GRIFFIN have signed a contract with Spiritual Beast for exclusive distribution of their third full-length album, "No Holds Barred", in Japan.
As previously reported, "No Holds Barred" was recorded at Skansen Lydstudio in Trondheim, Norway under the co-production guidance of CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho. In addition to co-producing the effort, Laiho laid down guest guitar and vocals on the CD, which was released in Norway through FaceFront Records.
Prior to hooking up with FaceFront, GRIFFIN were signed to the French label Season Of Mist Records
OPETH Singer To Guest On New AYREON CD
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has been officially confirmed as one of the guest performers on the new AYREON CD, "The Human Equation", tentatively due in May 2004 through an as-yet-undetermined label.
According to a posting on AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen's (ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE) web site, "fans and journalists alike kept telling Arjen to check out Mikael as a possible choice for a singer on an AYREON album. Arjen became more and more curious to hear him and decided to pick up a copy of [OPETH's] 'Damnation'. After a few spins he became an absolute fan of Mikael's voice and music.
"When Arjen contacted Mikael to ask whether he would be interested to participate, Mikael replied within an hour that he knew about AYREON and even had some albums... and that he would love to be part of a new AYREON project.
"Mikael recorded his vocals at the Electric Castle the first week of November and if you want to know if Mikael also grunts on the album, be sure to check the full studio report including pictures to be posted next week!"
As previously reported, other vocalists set to appear on the album include James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER) Devon Graves (a.k.a. Buddy Lackey, DEAD SOUL TRIBE, ex-PSYCHOTIC WALTZ), Magnus Ekwall (THE QUILL), Heather Findlay (MOSTLY AUTUMN), Eric Clayton (SAVIOUR MACHINE) and Mike Baker (SHADOW GALLERY).
AYREON's last two albums, "The Universal Migrator" parts I and II were released at the same time (2000), but were made available for sale independently. Part I, "The Dream Sequencer" contained mainly features laid-back, atmospheric material with songs focusing on melody, while Part II, "Flight Of The Migrator", featured metal songs, with guest appearances by Andi Deris (HELLOWEEN, ex-PINK CREAM 69), Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X), Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS), Ralf Scheepers (PRIMAL FEAR) and Ian Parry (ELEGY), among others.
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has been officially confirmed as one of the guest performers on the new AYREON CD, "The Human Equation", tentatively due in May 2004 through an as-yet-undetermined label.
According to a posting on AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen's (ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE) web site, "fans and journalists alike kept telling Arjen to check out Mikael as a possible choice for a singer on an AYREON album. Arjen became more and more curious to hear him and decided to pick up a copy of [OPETH's] 'Damnation'. After a few spins he became an absolute fan of Mikael's voice and music.
"When Arjen contacted Mikael to ask whether he would be interested to participate, Mikael replied within an hour that he knew about AYREON and even had some albums... and that he would love to be part of a new AYREON project.
"Mikael recorded his vocals at the Electric Castle the first week of November and if you want to know if Mikael also grunts on the album, be sure to check the full studio report including pictures to be posted next week!"
As previously reported, other vocalists set to appear on the album include James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER) Devon Graves (a.k.a. Buddy Lackey, DEAD SOUL TRIBE, ex-PSYCHOTIC WALTZ), Magnus Ekwall (THE QUILL), Heather Findlay (MOSTLY AUTUMN), Eric Clayton (SAVIOUR MACHINE) and Mike Baker (SHADOW GALLERY).
AYREON's last two albums, "The Universal Migrator" parts I and II were released at the same time (2000), but were made available for sale independently. Part I, "The Dream Sequencer" contained mainly features laid-back, atmospheric material with songs focusing on melody, while Part II, "Flight Of The Migrator", featured metal songs, with guest appearances by Andi Deris (HELLOWEEN, ex-PINK CREAM 69), Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X), Timo Kotipelto (STRATOVARIUS), Ralf Scheepers (PRIMAL FEAR) and Ian Parry (ELEGY), among others.
Lust of Decay - Kingdom of Corpses shirts
Available November 10th from Comatose Music, the new Lust of Decay - Kingdom of Corpses shirts! Short sleeves are $16.00 (USA) and long sleeves are $21.00 (USA)... available in sizes L, XL, and XXL. And as a bonus, if you order a new LOD shirt now, you can get a CD of your choice from the Comatose Music catalog for just $7.00 more! All orders will also include a new Lust of Decay sticker! Only a limited quantity is available, so order now!!!
www.comatosemusic.com
You may contact Comatose Music at hatemachine@carolina.rr.com for shirt size and CD availability. All international orders add $8.00 for shipping and handling
COMATOSE MUSIC
c/o Steve Green
P.O. Box 1518
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
USA
www.comatosemusic.com
www.lustofdecay.com
Available November 10th from Comatose Music, the new Lust of Decay - Kingdom of Corpses shirts! Short sleeves are $16.00 (USA) and long sleeves are $21.00 (USA)... available in sizes L, XL, and XXL. And as a bonus, if you order a new LOD shirt now, you can get a CD of your choice from the Comatose Music catalog for just $7.00 more! All orders will also include a new Lust of Decay sticker! Only a limited quantity is available, so order now!!!
www.comatosemusic.com
You may contact Comatose Music at hatemachine@carolina.rr.com for shirt size and CD availability. All international orders add $8.00 for shipping and handling
COMATOSE MUSIC
c/o Steve Green
P.O. Box 1518
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
USA
www.comatosemusic.com
www.lustofdecay.com
Relapse Records & Release Entertainment Newsletter 11/10/03
Welcome to the Relapse Records and Release Entertainment newsletter, a 20,000+ email geared to keep you up to date on what's happening at the Relapse and Release camps. This issue brings you information all the label’s latest releases as well end-of 2003 tour dates for NILE, UNSANE, SKINLESS, DISFEAR, THE END and many more! If you are new to the Relapse Records and Release Entertainment newsletter, both labels would like to welcome you.
POINT > CLICK > GRIND > Relapse.com
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01. Deluxe version of MASTODON's 'Remission' CD w/ bonus DVD OUT NOW!!
02. SKINLESS on the Unnatural Born Killers Tour!
03. BURNT BY THE SUN 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good' OUT NOW!
04. UNSANE 'Lambhouse' CD w/ free bonus DVD OUT NOW! European tour on the horizon!
05. THE END completes new record! US tour with Between the Buried & Me and A Life Once Lost!
06. BONGZILLA fall Shows!
07. ZEKE! ZEKE! ZEKE sign to Relapse!
08. DISFEAR to support ENTOMBED on Scandinavian tour!
09. BURST 'Prey On Life' OUT NOW!
10. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY’s first tour dates with new vocalist announced!
11. DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN UK tour details!
12. NILE European tour!
13. REGURGITATE 'Deviant' OUT NOW!
14. HARVEY MILK 'The Singles' OUT NOW!
15. V/A – Japanese Assault OUT NOW!
16. HALO 'Body Of Light'
17. MANDIBLE CHATTER 'Of Foreign Lands and People' OUT NOW!
18. V/A - 'ReCollection' coming November 18th!
19. Upcoming releases on Relapse Records and Release Entertainment
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1. Deluxe version of MASTODON's 'Remission' CD w/ bonus DVD OUT NOW!!
The deluxe version of the 'Remission' CD w/ a free, bonus DVD featuring a pro-filmed nine-song live set with previously unreleased material is out now!
Additionally, MASTODON appears on the "MTV 2 Headbangers Ball" double-disc compilation out now. MASTODON contributes ‘March of the Fire Ants’ to a collection that includes major-leagues names such as ROB ZOMBIE, DEFTONES, SLAYER, MUDVAYNE and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE as well as acclaimed up-n-comers LAMB OF GOD, CHIMAIRA, POISON THE WELL, and many more.
www.headbangersballtour.com/albumsite.html
In addition to the "MTV 2 Headbangers Ball" compilation, MASTODON contributes "Crusher, Destroyer" to the recently released Tony Hawk’s Undergound video game.
"MASTODON are undoubtedly the future of metal" - Kerrang!
"MASTODON could be considered the second coming of Metallica and Rush combined, and nobody who's seen them live could counter that opinion." - MTV.com
- MASTODON Tour Dates -
November 15 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Center (as part of New Jersey Metal & Hardcore Festival)
December 13 Athens, GA Tasty World
December 31 Atlanta, GA Echo Lounge
* OUT NOW! MASTODON 'Remission' CD w/ bonus DVD / Ltd. Ed. Double Lp
* MASTODON @ MP3.com: http://www.mp3.com/mastodon
* Visit MASTODON's official site: http://www.mastodonrocks.com
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2. SKINLESS on the Unnatural Born Killers Tour!
SKINLESS follows up their US co-headlining tour with DYING FETUS by joining forces with SIX FEET UNDER, BEHEMOTH and AS I LAY DYING as part of the Unnatural Born Killers Tour 2003! See dates below!
SKINLESS' 'From Sacrifice To Survival' CD is available in fine stores now!
- SKINLESS tour dates –
November 11 Palo Alto, CA The Edge
November 12 Las Angeles, CA Key Club
November 13 Santa Ana, CA The Galaxy
November 14 San Diego, CA Brick By Brick
November 15 Tempe, AZ Bash On Ash
November 16 Albuquerque, NM Launch Pad
November 18 Dallas, TX Club Indigo
November 19 San Antonio, TX Sin 13
November 20 Corpus Christi, TX Sharkey’s
* OUT NOW SKINLESS 'From Sacrifice To Survival' CD
* SKINLESS @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/skinless
* Visit SKINLESS' official site: http://www.4skinless.net
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3. BURNT BY THE SUN 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good' OUT NOW!
As one of the most revered new acts in modern heavy music, BURNT BY THE SUN administer a deft fusion of artistry and ferocity on its much-anticipated new full-length 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good'. With a sleek combination of metallic hardcore, post-punk pummel, artful arrangements and raw, unrelenting power, BURNT BY THE SUN trail blaze heretofore unexplored musical paths. Blending astounding dexterity, a scorching attack and brilliant production from Matt Bayles (ISIS, VENDETTA RED, MASTODON, BLOOD BROTHERS) BURNT BY THE SUN continues heavy music's ongoing evolution.
* OUT NOW BURNT BY THE SUN 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good' CD
* BURNT BY THE SUN @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/burntbythesun
* Visit BURNT BY THE SUN's official site: http://www.burntbythesun.com
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4. UNSANE 'Lambhouse' CD w/ free bonus DVD OUT NOW! European tour on the horizon!
For the first time in four years UNSANE are returning to Europe! In late November UNSANE will headline a brief run of dates that will take them across eight countries in a mere two weeks. All dates will be supported by Harmful.
The recently released 'Lambhouse' (UNSANE 1991-1998) compiles the best tracks from all of UNSANE's official releases plus a bonus DVD containing all of the band’s music videos and a live set from each of the band’s 3 major line-ups. 'Lambhouse' clearly provides new listeners and long time fans alike avid testimony as to why UNSANE are universally recognized as the premier noise rock band in the world.
- UNSANE Tour Dates –
***European dates w/ Harmful***
November 29 London, England (UK) Underworld
November 30 Paris, France (F) Le Nouveau Casino
December 1 Tourcoing, France (F) Le Grand Mix
December 2 Strasbourg, France (F) La Laiterie
December 3 Geneva, Switzerland (CH) L’Usine
December 4 Mezzago, Italy (I) Bloom
December 5 Berne, Switzerland (CH) Reitschule
December 6 Lindau, Germany (D) Club Vaudeville
December 7 Munich, Germany (D) Orang Haus at Feierwork
December 8 Berlin, Germany (D) Knaack
December 9 Copenhagen, Denmark (DK) Loppen
December 10 Hamburg, Germany (D) Hafenklang
December 11 Cologne, Germany (D) Underground
December 12 Kontich, Belgium (B) Lintfabriek
December 13 Tilburg, Netherlands (NL) 013
December 14 Groningen, Netherlands (NL) Vera
* OUT NOW UNSANE 'Lambhouse' CD w/ free bonus DVD
* UNSANE @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/unsane
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5. THE END completes new record! Kick off US tour with Between the Buried & Me and A Life Once Lost!
THE END have finished recorded their forthcoming album 'Within Dividia' at Wild Studios with producer Pierre Remillard (Cryptopsy, Misery Index, Gorguts). Within Dividia sees THE END employing a film noir atmosphere set to music, with the album musically and lyrically narrating the conceptual tale of The Dividia Estate and its inhabitants. The finished track listing for 'Within Dividia' is "These Walls", "Fetesque", "The Sense of Reverence", "The Scent of Elegance", "Organelle (in she we lust)", "Dear Martyr", "Orthodox Unparalleled" and "Of Fist and Flame".
'Within Dividia' will be released in North American on January 13th, 2004 and in Europe on January 26th.
THE END has embarked on a month long North American tour alongside Between the Buried and Me and A Life Once Lost and will follow with a week of Canadian shows. See dates below!
- THE END Tour Dates -
***Dates through Nov 23 with Between the Buried & Me, A Life Once Lost***
November 10 Nashville, TN The Muse
November 11 Birmingham, AL Cave 9
November 12 Winston Salem, NC Brew Ha-Has
November 13 Baltimore, MD The Sidebar
November 14 North Haven, CT North Haven Congregational Church
November 15 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Center (as part of New Jersey Metal & Hardcore Festival)
November 16 New York, NY CBGB’s (also w/ Premonitions of War, Watch Them Die, and more)
November 17 Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield Ave. Café
November 18 Ronkonkoma (Long Island), NY The Hungarian Hall
November 19 Springfield, MA Fat Kat’s
November 20 Rochester, NY Penny Arcade
November 21 Wilkes Barre, PA Cafe Metropolis
November 22 Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church
November 23 Buffalo, NY Broadway Joe’s
***THE END solo shows***
November 24 Windsor, ON Changez By Nite (w/ A Taste of Blood, Abandoned Hearts Club, and more)
November 25 Hamilton, ON The Underground
November 26 Kingston, ON Schezo
November 27 Ottawa, ON Bumpers Roadhouse
* OUT NOW! THE END 'Transfer Trachea Reverberations From Point; False Omniscient' CD
* THE END @ MP3.com: http://www.mp3.com/the_end_toronto
* Visit THE END's official site: http://www.allchaos.net
* Coming January 13, 2004! THE END 'Within Dividia' CD / Ltd. Ed. Lp
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6. BONGZILLA fall shows!
- BONGZILLA Tour Dates –
***US Headlining dates***
November 13 Ypsilanti, MI Elbow Room
November 14 Cincinnati, OH Sudsey Malone’s (w/ Rune)
November 15 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Center (as part of New Jersey Metal & Hardcore Festival)
November 16 College Park, MD WMUC Radio Station Hall @ the University of Maryland
November 17 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop (w/ Weedeater, 16)
* OUT NOW BONGZILLA 'Gateway' CD
* BONGZILLA @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/bongzilla
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7. ZEKE! ZEKE! ZEKE sign to Relapse!
ZEKE, Seattle's celebrated speed-punk trio, have signed to Relapse Records. The high-powered trio will release their much-anticipated new full length in Spring, 2004.
Drawing influences from Judas Priest, Motorhead and Iron Maiden amongst others, ZEKE's brand of hardcore speed rock mixes punk nihilism with a hard hitting metal extravagance. The bands signing with the Relapse label follows stints on both Epitaph Records, where ZEKE issue their Kicked in the Teeth (1998) and Dirty Sanchez (2000) albums, and the Aces & Eights label who issued what is widely considered the band's finest release to date, 2001's Death Alley.
"There are those who have used rock music as a vehicle for social change, or as a means of expressing their most intimate emotions or sublime spiritual yearnings...and then, to paraphrase an old TV show theme song, there's ZEKE and bands of their ilk, who approach rock 'n roll with what might euphemistically be called a refreshing lack of pretense". - ROLLING STONE
"Sheer brute punk strength. Punk's got young, loud and snotty again, only played just a little faster". - MONTREAL MIRROR
"An adrenalized cocktail of speed and combustive punk rawk...unchecked aggression and shameless thrash-mongering on a search-and-destroy mission". - WILLAMETTE WEEKLY
- ZEKE Tour Dates –
November 20 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour
November 21 San Diego, CA Casbah
November 22 Long Beach, CA Alex's Bar
November 23 San Francisco, CA The Pound
November 28 Seattle, WA Graceland
December 5 Tacoma, WA Hell's Kitchen
December 6 Bellingham, WA The Factory
December 31 Denver, CO Larimar Lounge
* Visit ZEKE's official site: http://www.zekeyou.com
* Coming Spring, 2004! ZEKE's Relapse debut CD / LP
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8. DISFEAR to support ENTOMBED on Scandinavian Tour!
DISFEAR are preparing to head out on a 3 week Scandinavian Tour supporting ENTOMBED and RAISED FIST as part of the second installment of the “Close Up Made Us Do It” Tour series.
2004 DISFEAR tour plans are in the works for Spain, Portugal, Italy and Germany.
Additionally, DISFEAR have issued the 'Powerload' 7” on Spain’s excellent Throne Records (www.thronerecords.com) and will soon be issuing the vinyl version of 'Misanthropic Generation' on Yannick of TRAGEDY's Feral Ward Records (www.feralward.com). Both will feature exclusive tracks!
- DISFEAR Tour Dates –
***Scandinavian Close-Up Made Us Do It Tour w/ ENTOMBED and RAISED FIST***
December 3 Sundsvall, Sweden (S) Pipeline
December 4 Uppsala, Sweden (S) Grand
December 5 Sandviken, Sweden (S) Kungen
December 6 Orbro, Sweden (S) Downtown
December 8 Göteborg, Sweden (S) Kåren
December 9 Århus, Denmark (DK) Voxhall
December 10 Köpenhamn, Denmark (DK) Pumpehuset
December 11 Malmö, Sweden (S) KB
December 12 Halmstad, Sweden (S) Diezel
December 13 Mariestad, Sweden (S) Klubb Kaliber
December 16 Värnersborg, Sweden (S) Café Mic
December 17 Boras, Sweden (S) Rockborgen
December 18 Karlstad, Sweden (S) Nöjesfabriken/Garaget
December 19 Linköping, Sweden (S) Skylten
December 20 Stockholm, Sweden (S) Arena (also w/ TURBONEGRO)
* OUT NOW DISFEAR 'Misanthropic Generation' CD
* DISFEAR @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/disfear
* Visit DISFEAR's official site: http://www.disfear.com
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9. BURST 'Prey On Life' OUT NOW!
"original and fresh, superior in production, musical capability and creativity...simply amazing" - DIGITAL METAL
On 'Prey On Life', BURST construct powerful, crisp and perfectly balanced music that molds both emotion and intensity. With a sound firmly rooted in heavy metal and the punk/hardcore aesthetic, BURST relies just as heavily on ambience, atmosphere, and tone as it does complexity, aggression and raw emotion. A wholly original entity, BURST delivers unquestionably brilliant music that consumes and digests the listener with grand and hypnotic waves of sound.
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10. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY’s first tour dates with new vocalist!
ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY is gearing up for their first run of dates with new vocalist Johnny Weils! The quintet will do a short run of dates through the Northeast and Eastern Canada before entering the studio to complete demo-ing for their next full-length record 'Fulton Hill'.
- ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Tour Dates –
December 5 Baltimore, MD Otto Bar
December 6 Brooklyn, NY North Six
December 7 Providence, RI The Sickle
December 8 Montreal, PQ Foufounes Electrique
December 9 Toronto, ON The 360
December 10 Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall
December 11 Cleveland, OH Agora Shop
December 12 Youngstown, OH Nyabinghi
December 13 Philadelphia, PA Balcony Bar
* OUT NOW ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY 'Staring At the Divine' CD / Ltd Ed. Picture Disc
* ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/alabamathunderpussy
* Visit ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY’s official site: http://www.AlabamaThunderpussy.com
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11. DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN UK Tour!
- DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Tour Dates –
December 7 Antwerpen, Belgium (B) Hof Ter Loo (as part of Riotfest)
December 8 Brighton, England (UK) Concorde 2
December 9 Birmingham, England (UK) Academy 2
December 10 Bristol, England (UK) Fleece & Firkin
December 11 Manchester, England (UK) Hop & Grape
December 12 Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Cathouse
December 13 Nottingham, England (UK) Rock City
December 14 London, England (UK) Mean Fiddler
* OUT NOW DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN 'Calculating Infinity' CD
* DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/dillingerescapeplan
* Visit DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN’s official site: http://www. dillingerescapeplan.com
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12. NILE European Tour!
NILE will kick-off an extensive round of European Touring in the coming weeks. The first segment is a NILE run of Headlining dates set to include Greece, the UK, and Ireland. The second segment of dates see NILE joining the much-celebrated European X-Mas Festival with DEICIDE, DESTRUCTION and more.
See NILE at the following dates!
– NILE Tour Dates –
****NILE headlining dates***
November 27 Thessaloniki, Greece (GR) Hydrogios
November 28 Athens, Greece (GR) Rotom
November 29 Villeurbane, France (F) CCO
November 30 Nantes, France (F) Barakson
December 2 Swansea, England (UK) Escape Club
December 3 Dublin, Ireland (IRL) Whelan’s
December 4 Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Cathouse
December 5 Scheffield, England (UK) Corporation
December 6 Manchester, England (UK) Manchester Academy 3
***As part of the X-Mas Festival ***
December 7 London, United Kingdom (UK) Camden Palace (also with Akercoke)
December 8 Paris, France (F) La Locomotive
December 9 Essen, Germany (D) Zeche Carl
December 10 Osnabruck, Germany (D) Hyde Park
December 11 Berlin, Germany (D) Columbia Halle Fritz
December 12 Engelsdorf, Germany (D) Hellraiser
December 13 Wels, Austria (A) Schlachthof
December 14 Vienna, Austria (A) Arena
December 15 Milano, Italy (I) Alcatraz
December 16 Pratteln, Switzerland (CH) Z7
December 17 Ludwigsburg, Germany (D) Rockfabrik
December 18 Praga, Czech Republic (CZ) Roxy
December 19 Strasbourg, France (F) La Laiterie
December 20 Antwerpen, Belgium (B) Hof Ter Loo
December 21 Tilburg, Netherlands (NL) 013
* OUT NOW! NILE "In Their Darkened Shrines" CD / Ltd. Ed. 2xLP
* NILE @ MP3.com: http://www.mp3.com/nile
* Visit NILE's official site: http://www.nile-catacombs.net
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13. REGURGITATE 'Deviant' coming OUT NOW!
The epitome of post-CARCASS extremity, REGURGITATE gouge out merciless ultra-grind. Faster and more aggressive than previous REGURGITATE albums; Deviant deals sharp-edged hooks, strafing drum battery and distorted blasts of bass. Deviant is monstrous grindcore extravaganza from one of the undergrounds most ferocious and offensive bands!
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14. HARVEY MILK 'The Singles' OUT NOW!
Too heavy to be post rock. Too weird to be metal. Too everything to be anything, HARVEY MILK is unconventional and wholly unique, both structurally and sonically. Grand in its stubborn difficulty and epic in its difficult beauty, the sound of HARVEY MILK is simultaneously ugly and beautiful. Legendary for their devastating live shows and their absolutely absurd heaviness, HARVEY MILK crafted inconceivable slabs of mesmerizing, ultra dynamic sludge, as well as precious moments of effortless grace and restraint. The Singles delivers all the retardedly hard to find moments of HARVEY MILK's career and is at once hypnotic, repetitive, jarring, unpredictable, exhausting and perplexing. Harvey Milk is dead. Long live Harvey Milk.
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15. V/A – Japanese Assault OUT NOW!
The sixth offensive in Relapse Record's "Global Assault" Series inflicts catastrophic corruption via four of Japan's leading underground purveyors. Incongruous insanity from SENSELESS APOCALYPSE, MUGA, REALIZED and SWARRRM assails the listener, mixing two parts intensity with one part inanity. The Japanese Assault awaits!
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16. HALO 'Body Of Light' OUT NOW!
"A holocaustic vortex of distorted guitars and vocals over monstrously heavy beats...a slow-motion sonic apocalypse in glorious monochrome." - ALTERNATIVE PRESS
"Mindfucks don't come more intense than this." - METAL HAMMER
Having punctured the harsh outer skin with 2001's 'Guattari (From the West Flows Grey Ash & Pestilence)', HALO burrow deeper into the corrupt inner flesh of post-industrial depravity and corporate disease with 'Body of Light'. A rumbling diatribe of fear, loathing and pure sonic oppression, 'Body of Light' swallows its listener with the density of a collapsing star.
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17. MANDIBLE CHATTER 'Of Foreign Lands and People' OUT NOW!
In twelve years, MANDIBLE CHATTER has covered more musical territory than most enduring groups cover in a lifetime. If there were a single attribute that all MANDIBLE CHATTER releases could be said to have in common, it would be the ability to surprise the listener. Textures, even genres, are often blended, exploiting contrasts to there fullest, yet always retaining the cohesive thread. Much like navigating Hampton Court's maze by night, with MANDIBLE CHATTER one can never be quite sure what lies around the corner, as the listener is transported through a generous variety of sculptured ambiences that are alternately hypnotic, blissful, mysterious, frightening, and everywhere in between.
Sometimes the difference between noise and music is all in your head.
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18. V/A - 'ReCollection' coming November 18th!
Entry: recall
Function: noun
Definition: remembrance
Synonyms: anamnesis, memory, recollection, reminiscence
For the first time ever, Relapse Records offers a comprehensive collection of music videos spanning the label's history - all on one low-priced DVD! RECOLLECTION delivers a bountiful bombardment of captivating videos including fast-action clips from current label heavyweights HIGH ON FIRE, NEUROSIS, UNSANE, and The DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, up-and-comers ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY and ALCHEMIST, and long-time conspirators AMORPHIS and BRUTAL TRUTH amongst others. Relapse Records' 'RECOLLECTION' DVD Video Collection visually documents Relapse's rise from its upstart beginnings to its current incarnation as a leader in the international extreme music movement. Seeing is believing!!
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19. Upcoming releases on Relapse Records, Release Entertainment, and Desolation House
::: [COMING November 18, 2003] :::
~ V/A – Relapse Recollection low-price DVD Video collection
::: [COMING January 13, 2004] :::
~ THE END 'Within Dividia' CD / Ltd. Ed. Lp
~ V/A – 'Contaminated VI' 2xCD, low-price label sampler
::: [OUT NOW] :::
~ MASTODON "Remission" CD with free bonus DVD
~ UNSANE "Lambhouse" CD with free bonus DVD
~ EXHUMED "Anatomy Is Destiny" CD (European edition with a bonus disc Live In Japan)
~ BURST "Prey On Life" CD
~ BURNT BY THE SUN "The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good" CD / Ltd. Ed. LP
~ MANDIBLE CHATTER "Of Foreign Lands and People" CD
~ HALO "Body of Light" CD
~ DISFEAR "Misanthropic Generation" CD
~ HARVEY MILK "The Singles" CD
~ V/A –JAPANESE ASSAULT CD (featuring MUGA, SENSELESS APOCALYPSE, REALIZED, SWARRRM)
~ REGURGITATE "Deviant" CD
~ CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER "Convicted" CD re-issue with bonus tracks
~ CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER "Money Talks" CD re-issue with bonus tracks
~ ALCHEMIST "Austral Alien" CD
~ AMORPHIS CD "Chapters" Deluxe CD with free bonus DVD
~ SULACO "Sulaco" low-price Mini-CD
~ TROUM "Sigqan" CD (Desolation House)
~ SKINLESS "From Sacrifice To Survival" CD
~ DYING FETUS "Stop at Nothing" CD
~ NASUM "Helvete" CD
~ DYSRHYTHMIA "Pretest" CD
~ ALIO DIE / Mathias Grassow 2xCD "Expanding Horizons" CD (Release)
~ MORTICIAN "Darkest Day of Horror" CD
~ MERZBOW "Pulse Demon" CD re-issue
~ GODFLESH "Messiah" CD
~ AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED "Altered States of America" 3” CD / 10” Lp
~ EAST WEST BLAST TEST (featuring Dave Witte and Chris Dodge) CD
~ V/A – DUTCH ASSAULT CD (featuring INHUME, SUPPOSITORY, LAST DAYS OF HUMANITY, S.M.E.S.)
~ GENOCIDE SUPERSTARS "Superstar Destroyer" CD
~ ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY "Constellation" CD re-issue w/ bonus tracks!
~ V/A Contaminated 5.0 2xCD (Relapse Records low-price 2xCD sampler featuring 45 tracks from 45 different bands)
* Visit the RELAPSE RECORDS STORE in Philadelphia, PA! RELAPSE RECORDS 608 South
4th St, Philadelphia, PA, PH: 215.629.1090
Welcome to the Relapse Records and Release Entertainment newsletter, a 20,000+ email geared to keep you up to date on what's happening at the Relapse and Release camps. This issue brings you information all the label’s latest releases as well end-of 2003 tour dates for NILE, UNSANE, SKINLESS, DISFEAR, THE END and many more! If you are new to the Relapse Records and Release Entertainment newsletter, both labels would like to welcome you.
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01. Deluxe version of MASTODON's 'Remission' CD w/ bonus DVD OUT NOW!!
02. SKINLESS on the Unnatural Born Killers Tour!
03. BURNT BY THE SUN 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good' OUT NOW!
04. UNSANE 'Lambhouse' CD w/ free bonus DVD OUT NOW! European tour on the horizon!
05. THE END completes new record! US tour with Between the Buried & Me and A Life Once Lost!
06. BONGZILLA fall Shows!
07. ZEKE! ZEKE! ZEKE sign to Relapse!
08. DISFEAR to support ENTOMBED on Scandinavian tour!
09. BURST 'Prey On Life' OUT NOW!
10. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY’s first tour dates with new vocalist announced!
11. DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN UK tour details!
12. NILE European tour!
13. REGURGITATE 'Deviant' OUT NOW!
14. HARVEY MILK 'The Singles' OUT NOW!
15. V/A – Japanese Assault OUT NOW!
16. HALO 'Body Of Light'
17. MANDIBLE CHATTER 'Of Foreign Lands and People' OUT NOW!
18. V/A - 'ReCollection' coming November 18th!
19. Upcoming releases on Relapse Records and Release Entertainment
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1. Deluxe version of MASTODON's 'Remission' CD w/ bonus DVD OUT NOW!!
The deluxe version of the 'Remission' CD w/ a free, bonus DVD featuring a pro-filmed nine-song live set with previously unreleased material is out now!
Additionally, MASTODON appears on the "MTV 2 Headbangers Ball" double-disc compilation out now. MASTODON contributes ‘March of the Fire Ants’ to a collection that includes major-leagues names such as ROB ZOMBIE, DEFTONES, SLAYER, MUDVAYNE and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE as well as acclaimed up-n-comers LAMB OF GOD, CHIMAIRA, POISON THE WELL, and many more.
www.headbangersballtour.com/albumsite.html
In addition to the "MTV 2 Headbangers Ball" compilation, MASTODON contributes "Crusher, Destroyer" to the recently released Tony Hawk’s Undergound video game.
"MASTODON are undoubtedly the future of metal" - Kerrang!
"MASTODON could be considered the second coming of Metallica and Rush combined, and nobody who's seen them live could counter that opinion." - MTV.com
- MASTODON Tour Dates -
November 15 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Center (as part of New Jersey Metal & Hardcore Festival)
December 13 Athens, GA Tasty World
December 31 Atlanta, GA Echo Lounge
* OUT NOW! MASTODON 'Remission' CD w/ bonus DVD / Ltd. Ed. Double Lp
* MASTODON @ MP3.com: http://www.mp3.com/mastodon
* Visit MASTODON's official site: http://www.mastodonrocks.com
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2. SKINLESS on the Unnatural Born Killers Tour!
SKINLESS follows up their US co-headlining tour with DYING FETUS by joining forces with SIX FEET UNDER, BEHEMOTH and AS I LAY DYING as part of the Unnatural Born Killers Tour 2003! See dates below!
SKINLESS' 'From Sacrifice To Survival' CD is available in fine stores now!
- SKINLESS tour dates –
November 11 Palo Alto, CA The Edge
November 12 Las Angeles, CA Key Club
November 13 Santa Ana, CA The Galaxy
November 14 San Diego, CA Brick By Brick
November 15 Tempe, AZ Bash On Ash
November 16 Albuquerque, NM Launch Pad
November 18 Dallas, TX Club Indigo
November 19 San Antonio, TX Sin 13
November 20 Corpus Christi, TX Sharkey’s
* OUT NOW SKINLESS 'From Sacrifice To Survival' CD
* SKINLESS @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/skinless
* Visit SKINLESS' official site: http://www.4skinless.net
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3. BURNT BY THE SUN 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good' OUT NOW!
As one of the most revered new acts in modern heavy music, BURNT BY THE SUN administer a deft fusion of artistry and ferocity on its much-anticipated new full-length 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good'. With a sleek combination of metallic hardcore, post-punk pummel, artful arrangements and raw, unrelenting power, BURNT BY THE SUN trail blaze heretofore unexplored musical paths. Blending astounding dexterity, a scorching attack and brilliant production from Matt Bayles (ISIS, VENDETTA RED, MASTODON, BLOOD BROTHERS) BURNT BY THE SUN continues heavy music's ongoing evolution.
* OUT NOW BURNT BY THE SUN 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good' CD
* BURNT BY THE SUN @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/burntbythesun
* Visit BURNT BY THE SUN's official site: http://www.burntbythesun.com
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4. UNSANE 'Lambhouse' CD w/ free bonus DVD OUT NOW! European tour on the horizon!
For the first time in four years UNSANE are returning to Europe! In late November UNSANE will headline a brief run of dates that will take them across eight countries in a mere two weeks. All dates will be supported by Harmful.
The recently released 'Lambhouse' (UNSANE 1991-1998) compiles the best tracks from all of UNSANE's official releases plus a bonus DVD containing all of the band’s music videos and a live set from each of the band’s 3 major line-ups. 'Lambhouse' clearly provides new listeners and long time fans alike avid testimony as to why UNSANE are universally recognized as the premier noise rock band in the world.
- UNSANE Tour Dates –
***European dates w/ Harmful***
November 29 London, England (UK) Underworld
November 30 Paris, France (F) Le Nouveau Casino
December 1 Tourcoing, France (F) Le Grand Mix
December 2 Strasbourg, France (F) La Laiterie
December 3 Geneva, Switzerland (CH) L’Usine
December 4 Mezzago, Italy (I) Bloom
December 5 Berne, Switzerland (CH) Reitschule
December 6 Lindau, Germany (D) Club Vaudeville
December 7 Munich, Germany (D) Orang Haus at Feierwork
December 8 Berlin, Germany (D) Knaack
December 9 Copenhagen, Denmark (DK) Loppen
December 10 Hamburg, Germany (D) Hafenklang
December 11 Cologne, Germany (D) Underground
December 12 Kontich, Belgium (B) Lintfabriek
December 13 Tilburg, Netherlands (NL) 013
December 14 Groningen, Netherlands (NL) Vera
* OUT NOW UNSANE 'Lambhouse' CD w/ free bonus DVD
* UNSANE @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/unsane
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5. THE END completes new record! Kick off US tour with Between the Buried & Me and A Life Once Lost!
THE END have finished recorded their forthcoming album 'Within Dividia' at Wild Studios with producer Pierre Remillard (Cryptopsy, Misery Index, Gorguts). Within Dividia sees THE END employing a film noir atmosphere set to music, with the album musically and lyrically narrating the conceptual tale of The Dividia Estate and its inhabitants. The finished track listing for 'Within Dividia' is "These Walls", "Fetesque", "The Sense of Reverence", "The Scent of Elegance", "Organelle (in she we lust)", "Dear Martyr", "Orthodox Unparalleled" and "Of Fist and Flame".
'Within Dividia' will be released in North American on January 13th, 2004 and in Europe on January 26th.
THE END has embarked on a month long North American tour alongside Between the Buried and Me and A Life Once Lost and will follow with a week of Canadian shows. See dates below!
- THE END Tour Dates -
***Dates through Nov 23 with Between the Buried & Me, A Life Once Lost***
November 10 Nashville, TN The Muse
November 11 Birmingham, AL Cave 9
November 12 Winston Salem, NC Brew Ha-Has
November 13 Baltimore, MD The Sidebar
November 14 North Haven, CT North Haven Congregational Church
November 15 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Center (as part of New Jersey Metal & Hardcore Festival)
November 16 New York, NY CBGB’s (also w/ Premonitions of War, Watch Them Die, and more)
November 17 Bloomfield, NJ Bloomfield Ave. Café
November 18 Ronkonkoma (Long Island), NY The Hungarian Hall
November 19 Springfield, MA Fat Kat’s
November 20 Rochester, NY Penny Arcade
November 21 Wilkes Barre, PA Cafe Metropolis
November 22 Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church
November 23 Buffalo, NY Broadway Joe’s
***THE END solo shows***
November 24 Windsor, ON Changez By Nite (w/ A Taste of Blood, Abandoned Hearts Club, and more)
November 25 Hamilton, ON The Underground
November 26 Kingston, ON Schezo
November 27 Ottawa, ON Bumpers Roadhouse
* OUT NOW! THE END 'Transfer Trachea Reverberations From Point; False Omniscient' CD
* THE END @ MP3.com: http://www.mp3.com/the_end_toronto
* Visit THE END's official site: http://www.allchaos.net
* Coming January 13, 2004! THE END 'Within Dividia' CD / Ltd. Ed. Lp
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6. BONGZILLA fall shows!
- BONGZILLA Tour Dates –
***US Headlining dates***
November 13 Ypsilanti, MI Elbow Room
November 14 Cincinnati, OH Sudsey Malone’s (w/ Rune)
November 15 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Center (as part of New Jersey Metal & Hardcore Festival)
November 16 College Park, MD WMUC Radio Station Hall @ the University of Maryland
November 17 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop (w/ Weedeater, 16)
* OUT NOW BONGZILLA 'Gateway' CD
* BONGZILLA @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/bongzilla
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7. ZEKE! ZEKE! ZEKE sign to Relapse!
ZEKE, Seattle's celebrated speed-punk trio, have signed to Relapse Records. The high-powered trio will release their much-anticipated new full length in Spring, 2004.
Drawing influences from Judas Priest, Motorhead and Iron Maiden amongst others, ZEKE's brand of hardcore speed rock mixes punk nihilism with a hard hitting metal extravagance. The bands signing with the Relapse label follows stints on both Epitaph Records, where ZEKE issue their Kicked in the Teeth (1998) and Dirty Sanchez (2000) albums, and the Aces & Eights label who issued what is widely considered the band's finest release to date, 2001's Death Alley.
"There are those who have used rock music as a vehicle for social change, or as a means of expressing their most intimate emotions or sublime spiritual yearnings...and then, to paraphrase an old TV show theme song, there's ZEKE and bands of their ilk, who approach rock 'n roll with what might euphemistically be called a refreshing lack of pretense". - ROLLING STONE
"Sheer brute punk strength. Punk's got young, loud and snotty again, only played just a little faster". - MONTREAL MIRROR
"An adrenalized cocktail of speed and combustive punk rawk...unchecked aggression and shameless thrash-mongering on a search-and-destroy mission". - WILLAMETTE WEEKLY
- ZEKE Tour Dates –
November 20 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour
November 21 San Diego, CA Casbah
November 22 Long Beach, CA Alex's Bar
November 23 San Francisco, CA The Pound
November 28 Seattle, WA Graceland
December 5 Tacoma, WA Hell's Kitchen
December 6 Bellingham, WA The Factory
December 31 Denver, CO Larimar Lounge
* Visit ZEKE's official site: http://www.zekeyou.com
* Coming Spring, 2004! ZEKE's Relapse debut CD / LP
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8. DISFEAR to support ENTOMBED on Scandinavian Tour!
DISFEAR are preparing to head out on a 3 week Scandinavian Tour supporting ENTOMBED and RAISED FIST as part of the second installment of the “Close Up Made Us Do It” Tour series.
2004 DISFEAR tour plans are in the works for Spain, Portugal, Italy and Germany.
Additionally, DISFEAR have issued the 'Powerload' 7” on Spain’s excellent Throne Records (www.thronerecords.com) and will soon be issuing the vinyl version of 'Misanthropic Generation' on Yannick of TRAGEDY's Feral Ward Records (www.feralward.com). Both will feature exclusive tracks!
- DISFEAR Tour Dates –
***Scandinavian Close-Up Made Us Do It Tour w/ ENTOMBED and RAISED FIST***
December 3 Sundsvall, Sweden (S) Pipeline
December 4 Uppsala, Sweden (S) Grand
December 5 Sandviken, Sweden (S) Kungen
December 6 Orbro, Sweden (S) Downtown
December 8 Göteborg, Sweden (S) Kåren
December 9 Århus, Denmark (DK) Voxhall
December 10 Köpenhamn, Denmark (DK) Pumpehuset
December 11 Malmö, Sweden (S) KB
December 12 Halmstad, Sweden (S) Diezel
December 13 Mariestad, Sweden (S) Klubb Kaliber
December 16 Värnersborg, Sweden (S) Café Mic
December 17 Boras, Sweden (S) Rockborgen
December 18 Karlstad, Sweden (S) Nöjesfabriken/Garaget
December 19 Linköping, Sweden (S) Skylten
December 20 Stockholm, Sweden (S) Arena (also w/ TURBONEGRO)
* OUT NOW DISFEAR 'Misanthropic Generation' CD
* DISFEAR @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/disfear
* Visit DISFEAR's official site: http://www.disfear.com
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9. BURST 'Prey On Life' OUT NOW!
"original and fresh, superior in production, musical capability and creativity...simply amazing" - DIGITAL METAL
On 'Prey On Life', BURST construct powerful, crisp and perfectly balanced music that molds both emotion and intensity. With a sound firmly rooted in heavy metal and the punk/hardcore aesthetic, BURST relies just as heavily on ambience, atmosphere, and tone as it does complexity, aggression and raw emotion. A wholly original entity, BURST delivers unquestionably brilliant music that consumes and digests the listener with grand and hypnotic waves of sound.
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10. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY’s first tour dates with new vocalist!
ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY is gearing up for their first run of dates with new vocalist Johnny Weils! The quintet will do a short run of dates through the Northeast and Eastern Canada before entering the studio to complete demo-ing for their next full-length record 'Fulton Hill'.
- ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Tour Dates –
December 5 Baltimore, MD Otto Bar
December 6 Brooklyn, NY North Six
December 7 Providence, RI The Sickle
December 8 Montreal, PQ Foufounes Electrique
December 9 Toronto, ON The 360
December 10 Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall
December 11 Cleveland, OH Agora Shop
December 12 Youngstown, OH Nyabinghi
December 13 Philadelphia, PA Balcony Bar
* OUT NOW ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY 'Staring At the Divine' CD / Ltd Ed. Picture Disc
* ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/alabamathunderpussy
* Visit ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY’s official site: http://www.AlabamaThunderpussy.com
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11. DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN UK Tour!
- DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Tour Dates –
December 7 Antwerpen, Belgium (B) Hof Ter Loo (as part of Riotfest)
December 8 Brighton, England (UK) Concorde 2
December 9 Birmingham, England (UK) Academy 2
December 10 Bristol, England (UK) Fleece & Firkin
December 11 Manchester, England (UK) Hop & Grape
December 12 Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Cathouse
December 13 Nottingham, England (UK) Rock City
December 14 London, England (UK) Mean Fiddler
* OUT NOW DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN 'Calculating Infinity' CD
* DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN @ MP3.com: http:///www.mp3.com/dillingerescapeplan
* Visit DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN’s official site: http://www. dillingerescapeplan.com
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12. NILE European Tour!
NILE will kick-off an extensive round of European Touring in the coming weeks. The first segment is a NILE run of Headlining dates set to include Greece, the UK, and Ireland. The second segment of dates see NILE joining the much-celebrated European X-Mas Festival with DEICIDE, DESTRUCTION and more.
See NILE at the following dates!
– NILE Tour Dates –
****NILE headlining dates***
November 27 Thessaloniki, Greece (GR) Hydrogios
November 28 Athens, Greece (GR) Rotom
November 29 Villeurbane, France (F) CCO
November 30 Nantes, France (F) Barakson
December 2 Swansea, England (UK) Escape Club
December 3 Dublin, Ireland (IRL) Whelan’s
December 4 Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Cathouse
December 5 Scheffield, England (UK) Corporation
December 6 Manchester, England (UK) Manchester Academy 3
***As part of the X-Mas Festival ***
December 7 London, United Kingdom (UK) Camden Palace (also with Akercoke)
December 8 Paris, France (F) La Locomotive
December 9 Essen, Germany (D) Zeche Carl
December 10 Osnabruck, Germany (D) Hyde Park
December 11 Berlin, Germany (D) Columbia Halle Fritz
December 12 Engelsdorf, Germany (D) Hellraiser
December 13 Wels, Austria (A) Schlachthof
December 14 Vienna, Austria (A) Arena
December 15 Milano, Italy (I) Alcatraz
December 16 Pratteln, Switzerland (CH) Z7
December 17 Ludwigsburg, Germany (D) Rockfabrik
December 18 Praga, Czech Republic (CZ) Roxy
December 19 Strasbourg, France (F) La Laiterie
December 20 Antwerpen, Belgium (B) Hof Ter Loo
December 21 Tilburg, Netherlands (NL) 013
* OUT NOW! NILE "In Their Darkened Shrines" CD / Ltd. Ed. 2xLP
* NILE @ MP3.com: http://www.mp3.com/nile
* Visit NILE's official site: http://www.nile-catacombs.net
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13. REGURGITATE 'Deviant' coming OUT NOW!
The epitome of post-CARCASS extremity, REGURGITATE gouge out merciless ultra-grind. Faster and more aggressive than previous REGURGITATE albums; Deviant deals sharp-edged hooks, strafing drum battery and distorted blasts of bass. Deviant is monstrous grindcore extravaganza from one of the undergrounds most ferocious and offensive bands!
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14. HARVEY MILK 'The Singles' OUT NOW!
Too heavy to be post rock. Too weird to be metal. Too everything to be anything, HARVEY MILK is unconventional and wholly unique, both structurally and sonically. Grand in its stubborn difficulty and epic in its difficult beauty, the sound of HARVEY MILK is simultaneously ugly and beautiful. Legendary for their devastating live shows and their absolutely absurd heaviness, HARVEY MILK crafted inconceivable slabs of mesmerizing, ultra dynamic sludge, as well as precious moments of effortless grace and restraint. The Singles delivers all the retardedly hard to find moments of HARVEY MILK's career and is at once hypnotic, repetitive, jarring, unpredictable, exhausting and perplexing. Harvey Milk is dead. Long live Harvey Milk.
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15. V/A – Japanese Assault OUT NOW!
The sixth offensive in Relapse Record's "Global Assault" Series inflicts catastrophic corruption via four of Japan's leading underground purveyors. Incongruous insanity from SENSELESS APOCALYPSE, MUGA, REALIZED and SWARRRM assails the listener, mixing two parts intensity with one part inanity. The Japanese Assault awaits!
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16. HALO 'Body Of Light' OUT NOW!
"A holocaustic vortex of distorted guitars and vocals over monstrously heavy beats...a slow-motion sonic apocalypse in glorious monochrome." - ALTERNATIVE PRESS
"Mindfucks don't come more intense than this." - METAL HAMMER
Having punctured the harsh outer skin with 2001's 'Guattari (From the West Flows Grey Ash & Pestilence)', HALO burrow deeper into the corrupt inner flesh of post-industrial depravity and corporate disease with 'Body of Light'. A rumbling diatribe of fear, loathing and pure sonic oppression, 'Body of Light' swallows its listener with the density of a collapsing star.
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17. MANDIBLE CHATTER 'Of Foreign Lands and People' OUT NOW!
In twelve years, MANDIBLE CHATTER has covered more musical territory than most enduring groups cover in a lifetime. If there were a single attribute that all MANDIBLE CHATTER releases could be said to have in common, it would be the ability to surprise the listener. Textures, even genres, are often blended, exploiting contrasts to there fullest, yet always retaining the cohesive thread. Much like navigating Hampton Court's maze by night, with MANDIBLE CHATTER one can never be quite sure what lies around the corner, as the listener is transported through a generous variety of sculptured ambiences that are alternately hypnotic, blissful, mysterious, frightening, and everywhere in between.
Sometimes the difference between noise and music is all in your head.
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18. V/A - 'ReCollection' coming November 18th!
Entry: recall
Function: noun
Definition: remembrance
Synonyms: anamnesis, memory, recollection, reminiscence
For the first time ever, Relapse Records offers a comprehensive collection of music videos spanning the label's history - all on one low-priced DVD! RECOLLECTION delivers a bountiful bombardment of captivating videos including fast-action clips from current label heavyweights HIGH ON FIRE, NEUROSIS, UNSANE, and The DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, up-and-comers ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY and ALCHEMIST, and long-time conspirators AMORPHIS and BRUTAL TRUTH amongst others. Relapse Records' 'RECOLLECTION' DVD Video Collection visually documents Relapse's rise from its upstart beginnings to its current incarnation as a leader in the international extreme music movement. Seeing is believing!!
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19. Upcoming releases on Relapse Records, Release Entertainment, and Desolation House
::: [COMING November 18, 2003] :::
~ V/A – Relapse Recollection low-price DVD Video collection
::: [COMING January 13, 2004] :::
~ THE END 'Within Dividia' CD / Ltd. Ed. Lp
~ V/A – 'Contaminated VI' 2xCD, low-price label sampler
::: [OUT NOW] :::
~ MASTODON "Remission" CD with free bonus DVD
~ UNSANE "Lambhouse" CD with free bonus DVD
~ EXHUMED "Anatomy Is Destiny" CD (European edition with a bonus disc Live In Japan)
~ BURST "Prey On Life" CD
~ BURNT BY THE SUN "The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good" CD / Ltd. Ed. LP
~ MANDIBLE CHATTER "Of Foreign Lands and People" CD
~ HALO "Body of Light" CD
~ DISFEAR "Misanthropic Generation" CD
~ HARVEY MILK "The Singles" CD
~ V/A –JAPANESE ASSAULT CD (featuring MUGA, SENSELESS APOCALYPSE, REALIZED, SWARRRM)
~ REGURGITATE "Deviant" CD
~ CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER "Convicted" CD re-issue with bonus tracks
~ CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER "Money Talks" CD re-issue with bonus tracks
~ ALCHEMIST "Austral Alien" CD
~ AMORPHIS CD "Chapters" Deluxe CD with free bonus DVD
~ SULACO "Sulaco" low-price Mini-CD
~ TROUM "Sigqan" CD (Desolation House)
~ SKINLESS "From Sacrifice To Survival" CD
~ DYING FETUS "Stop at Nothing" CD
~ NASUM "Helvete" CD
~ DYSRHYTHMIA "Pretest" CD
~ ALIO DIE / Mathias Grassow 2xCD "Expanding Horizons" CD (Release)
~ MORTICIAN "Darkest Day of Horror" CD
~ MERZBOW "Pulse Demon" CD re-issue
~ GODFLESH "Messiah" CD
~ AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED "Altered States of America" 3” CD / 10” Lp
~ EAST WEST BLAST TEST (featuring Dave Witte and Chris Dodge) CD
~ V/A – DUTCH ASSAULT CD (featuring INHUME, SUPPOSITORY, LAST DAYS OF HUMANITY, S.M.E.S.)
~ GENOCIDE SUPERSTARS "Superstar Destroyer" CD
~ ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY "Constellation" CD re-issue w/ bonus tracks!
~ V/A Contaminated 5.0 2xCD (Relapse Records low-price 2xCD sampler featuring 45 tracks from 45 different bands)
* Visit the RELAPSE RECORDS STORE in Philadelphia, PA! RELAPSE RECORDS 608 South
4th St, Philadelphia, PA, PH: 215.629.1090
Abacus News for 11-10-2003
WEBSHOP UPDATE
New this week: In this week, new from Nuclear Blast the import version of Destruction's Metal Discharge featuring a bonus disc with covers and live tracks and the new Hammerfall double live disc, One Crimson Night. Also the new Tiamat import digi single, Cain, complete with two tracks from their forthcoming release, Prey, as well as a cover version of the WASP track "Sleeping In The Fire". We also have the double DVD release from Axel Rudi Pell, Knight Treasures (Live And More), featuring a live disc and a second disc with interviews and other extras.
Limited Edition Dimmu Borgir Journal and Military Box Set!
Click here for Info
MARDUK Blackcrowned Box Set SPECIAL - We recently received less than 200 copies of this very-limited box set back in stock. This has been selling on ebay for over $50 recently. You can get it from us now for $30 with NO SHIPPING COST. These will probably be gone quickly, so don't miss out!
ARCH ENEMY and DIMMU BORGIR SHIRTS!!!! Click here to see our extensive shirt collection!
Eyes Of Fire - Disintegrate (MCD) $3.00
Eyes Of Fire cross the boundaries and break down the barriers of conventional music by incorporating extremely monstrous pounding tribal and atmospheric sounds into their heavily guitar-driven attack. Featuring members of Mindrot and Phobia, the band’s debut EP is sure to prove them a dominating force in the Southern California scene. Will appeal to fans of Neurosis, Anathema, Isis, My Dying Bride, Katatonia, Mindrot, Cult Of Luna and more. (2003) Track List: Disintegrate / Hopeless / Anyone
BAND UPDATES
The newest addition to the Abacus Recordings roster, Winnipeg’s Burnthe8Track, have recently finished up recording their debut album. Here’s a report from singer Derek Kun:
“We recorded from Oct 1 to Oct 31 at Westside Records in Burlington, Ontario, Canada (just outside Toronto). Our producer/engineer Justin Koop (Silverstein, Grade) is currently in the late stages of mixing and mastering. We recorded 12 songs and are extremely happy with the record so far and as a result we are still not sure which of the songs will be released as our first single. Our time in the studio was fantastic and insane at the same time. We worked (if you can call it work) 12-16 hours every day with only one day off. We have also been busy working on the album artwork and trying to determine a title for the new record.”
While in the studio the band has also been reworking their website, which should be up and running by next week. There are also plans to film a video sometime between mid-December and mid-January. (www.burnthe8track.com)
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Narcissus are receiving amazing reviews of Crave and Collapse! The band is playing a show with Vaux on Nov. 15 at The Lime Spider in Akron, OH. Narcissus will also be playing alongside Planes Mistaken for Stars on Nov. 23rd in Columbus, OH @ Little Brothers. (www.narcissusrock.com)
“Artsy metalcore/emo hybrid with surprisingly ornate musicianship, Crave and Collapse is an impeccably solid album that will surely turn heads…” – ThePRP.com
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Radiation 4 are gearing up for tour this winter! The band expects to play roughly 4 to 5 weeks with dates and details to be announced next week. (www.radiation4.com)
“For those of you looking for something that is very creative, adventurous, and brutal at the same time, radiation 4 may just be able to satisfy your fetish. radiation 4 is one band that is not predictable by any means.” – METALREVIEWS.COM
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Glass Casket have been keeping ever active in their North Carolina stompin' ground (check the Abacus Recordings’ website for more details) Glass Casket have several shows lined up in the coming months. They will be playing a week of shows with Into the Moat Dec. 17 through Dec. 23, dates and locations to be announced this week. Stay tuned for some more tour plans this winter with other KILLER bands... details to be announced shortly! When their album drops early next year be prepared to protect your jugular! (www.glasscasket.com)
TOUR DATES
GLASS CASKET ::
11/15 Lumberton, NC w/ Manhattan Project, Death of April
Dec. 17 Jacksonville, FL @ TBA (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
Dec. 18 Birmingham, AL @ Cave9 (w/ Into the Moat)
Dec. 19 New Orleans, LA @ Banks St. Warehouse, 4820 Banks St. (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
Dec. 20 Ft. Worth, TX @1919 Hemphill (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
Dec. 21 San Antonio, TX @ Sin 13 (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
Dec. 22 Houston, TX @ Fuel Cyber Café (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
HASTE::
11/11 Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/12 Bombshelter – Manchester, NH w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/13 L’Anti – Quebec City, PQ w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/14 Café’ L’Conditionnel – Montreal, PQ w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/15 Babylon – Ottawa, ON w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/17 Rockit Nite Club – Toronto, ON w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/18 Trashateria – Guelph, ON w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/19 Embassy – London, ON w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/20 Cruise Inn - Lackawanna, NY w/ Hopesfall, Premonitions Of War
11/21 Forward Hall – Erie, PA w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/28 North Star – Philadelphia, PA w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes, Bear vs. Shark
11/29 The Downtown – Farmingdale, NY w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes
11/30 Fat Cat’s – Springfield, MA w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes, Bear vs. Shark
12/5 Frankie’s – Toledo, OH w/ Hopesfall, Bear vs. Shark
12/6 Clutch Cargo – Detroit, MI w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes, Bear vs. Shark
12/7 Metro – Chicago, IL w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes, Bear vs. Shark
12/18 Zydeco – Birmingham, AL
12/19 1213 Rock Shows – Anniston, AL
NARCISSUS::
Nov. 15th - Akron, OH @ The Lime Spider w/ The Vaux
Nov. 23rd - Columbus, OH @ Little Brothers w/ Planes Mistaken for Stars, Lovedrug
WEBSHOP UPDATE
New this week: In this week, new from Nuclear Blast the import version of Destruction's Metal Discharge featuring a bonus disc with covers and live tracks and the new Hammerfall double live disc, One Crimson Night. Also the new Tiamat import digi single, Cain, complete with two tracks from their forthcoming release, Prey, as well as a cover version of the WASP track "Sleeping In The Fire". We also have the double DVD release from Axel Rudi Pell, Knight Treasures (Live And More), featuring a live disc and a second disc with interviews and other extras.
Limited Edition Dimmu Borgir Journal and Military Box Set!
Click here for Info
MARDUK Blackcrowned Box Set SPECIAL - We recently received less than 200 copies of this very-limited box set back in stock. This has been selling on ebay for over $50 recently. You can get it from us now for $30 with NO SHIPPING COST. These will probably be gone quickly, so don't miss out!
ARCH ENEMY and DIMMU BORGIR SHIRTS!!!! Click here to see our extensive shirt collection!
Eyes Of Fire - Disintegrate (MCD) $3.00
Eyes Of Fire cross the boundaries and break down the barriers of conventional music by incorporating extremely monstrous pounding tribal and atmospheric sounds into their heavily guitar-driven attack. Featuring members of Mindrot and Phobia, the band’s debut EP is sure to prove them a dominating force in the Southern California scene. Will appeal to fans of Neurosis, Anathema, Isis, My Dying Bride, Katatonia, Mindrot, Cult Of Luna and more. (2003) Track List: Disintegrate / Hopeless / Anyone
BAND UPDATES
The newest addition to the Abacus Recordings roster, Winnipeg’s Burnthe8Track, have recently finished up recording their debut album. Here’s a report from singer Derek Kun:
“We recorded from Oct 1 to Oct 31 at Westside Records in Burlington, Ontario, Canada (just outside Toronto). Our producer/engineer Justin Koop (Silverstein, Grade) is currently in the late stages of mixing and mastering. We recorded 12 songs and are extremely happy with the record so far and as a result we are still not sure which of the songs will be released as our first single. Our time in the studio was fantastic and insane at the same time. We worked (if you can call it work) 12-16 hours every day with only one day off. We have also been busy working on the album artwork and trying to determine a title for the new record.”
While in the studio the band has also been reworking their website, which should be up and running by next week. There are also plans to film a video sometime between mid-December and mid-January. (www.burnthe8track.com)
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Narcissus are receiving amazing reviews of Crave and Collapse! The band is playing a show with Vaux on Nov. 15 at The Lime Spider in Akron, OH. Narcissus will also be playing alongside Planes Mistaken for Stars on Nov. 23rd in Columbus, OH @ Little Brothers. (www.narcissusrock.com)
“Artsy metalcore/emo hybrid with surprisingly ornate musicianship, Crave and Collapse is an impeccably solid album that will surely turn heads…” – ThePRP.com
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Radiation 4 are gearing up for tour this winter! The band expects to play roughly 4 to 5 weeks with dates and details to be announced next week. (www.radiation4.com)
“For those of you looking for something that is very creative, adventurous, and brutal at the same time, radiation 4 may just be able to satisfy your fetish. radiation 4 is one band that is not predictable by any means.” – METALREVIEWS.COM
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Glass Casket have been keeping ever active in their North Carolina stompin' ground (check the Abacus Recordings’ website for more details) Glass Casket have several shows lined up in the coming months. They will be playing a week of shows with Into the Moat Dec. 17 through Dec. 23, dates and locations to be announced this week. Stay tuned for some more tour plans this winter with other KILLER bands... details to be announced shortly! When their album drops early next year be prepared to protect your jugular! (www.glasscasket.com)
TOUR DATES
GLASS CASKET ::
11/15 Lumberton, NC w/ Manhattan Project, Death of April
Dec. 17 Jacksonville, FL @ TBA (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
Dec. 18 Birmingham, AL @ Cave9 (w/ Into the Moat)
Dec. 19 New Orleans, LA @ Banks St. Warehouse, 4820 Banks St. (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
Dec. 20 Ft. Worth, TX @1919 Hemphill (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
Dec. 21 San Antonio, TX @ Sin 13 (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
Dec. 22 Houston, TX @ Fuel Cyber Café (w/ Into the Moat & They Came Burning)
HASTE::
11/11 Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/12 Bombshelter – Manchester, NH w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/13 L’Anti – Quebec City, PQ w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/14 Café’ L’Conditionnel – Montreal, PQ w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/15 Babylon – Ottawa, ON w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/17 Rockit Nite Club – Toronto, ON w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/18 Trashateria – Guelph, ON w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/19 Embassy – London, ON w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/20 Cruise Inn - Lackawanna, NY w/ Hopesfall, Premonitions Of War
11/21 Forward Hall – Erie, PA w/ Stretch Armstrong, With Honor
11/28 North Star – Philadelphia, PA w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes, Bear vs. Shark
11/29 The Downtown – Farmingdale, NY w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes
11/30 Fat Cat’s – Springfield, MA w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes, Bear vs. Shark
12/5 Frankie’s – Toledo, OH w/ Hopesfall, Bear vs. Shark
12/6 Clutch Cargo – Detroit, MI w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes, Bear vs. Shark
12/7 Metro – Chicago, IL w/ Hopesfall, Hey Mercedes, Bear vs. Shark
12/18 Zydeco – Birmingham, AL
12/19 1213 Rock Shows – Anniston, AL
NARCISSUS::
Nov. 15th - Akron, OH @ The Lime Spider w/ The Vaux
Nov. 23rd - Columbus, OH @ Little Brothers w/ Planes Mistaken for Stars, Lovedrug
RELAPSE RECORDS / RELEASE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS & TOUR UPDATE 11/03
"...one of the labels at the forefront of extreme metal, not just in terms of their success, but more importantly in terms of the highly creative bands they continue to sign and promote." - TERRORIZER
"Relapse is just too good at what it does." - CMJ
MAIN POINTS OF INTEREST:
* Relapse acts announced for 2003 MassConcerts Presents: NJ Metal and Hardcore Festival, November 14th and 15th in Asbury Park, NJ.!
* MASTODON appears on the MTV2 / Roadrunner Records-issued "Headbangers Ball" 2xCD compilation and new Tony Hawk video game! Band's Remission CD reissued by Relapse Records as a deluxe CD / DVD digipak!
* ZEKE sign to Relapse Records!
* THE END sign to Relapse Records!
* the DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN announce UK and U.S. headlining tours!
* DISFEAR to tour Europe with ENTOMBED!
* HIGH ON FIRE appears in the new Tony Hawk video game "Tony Hawk's Underground" with music from Surrounded By Thieves!
* PIG DESTROYER, NASUM to team up with NAPALM DEATH and AxCx for monstrous January, 2004 Japanese tour!
* ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY announce new vocalist, December U.S. tour dates!
* NILE announce European tour dates!
* HALO's sophomore Relapse release Body of Light out now!!
* SUFFOCATION to issue its new full length release, Souls to Deny, in Spring 2004.
* UNSANE CD / DVD retrospective LAMBHOUSE out now!
* RELAPSE DVD video collection RECOLLECTION out now!
NOTE: TOUR UPDATE follows NEWS UPDATE in this message.
***ALL Relapse Records, Release Entertainment and Desolation House artists are available for interviews now. To schedule an interview(s), simply contact Carl Schultz at press@relapse.com / (610)734-1000 (x103), or by simply responding to this e-mail with your request(s). **In-person interviews with any Relapse / Release artist(s) can be arranged at live events as well**
** Relapse Records President Matthew F. Jacobson also available for interviews now! To schedule an interview(s), simply contact Carl Schultz at press@relapse.com / (610)734-1000 (x103), or by simply responding to this e-mail with your request(s).
**For hi-resolution images / logos / album art please visit www.relapse.com/ekits**
****NEWS UPDATE(S): (Listed alphabetically)****
27: (www.27.vg)
- OUT NOW: 27's amazing debut Songs From the Edge of the Wing. Featuring ex-members of DIRT MERCHANTS and SPORE, the Boston outfit crafts beautiful, moving sound pictures with the velvety vocals of Maria Christopher weaving through the music like smoke through a cabaret. Boston's 27 seamlessly blend stirring melodies, a quiet intensity, and alluring vocals into songs so captivating that they transcend any strict categorization. It's little wonder why this fledgling Boston trio have captured the rapt attention of all who have come in contact with their mesmerizing work.
- Europe's Undergroove Records has just released 27's Animal Life album in Europe in with a bonus 5" record!
- Hydrahead Records has just released a new 27 7" ('try' b/w 'night belongs to us')
- Stay tuned to www.RELAPSE.com for forthcoming 27 information / tour dates.
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AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED: (www.agoraphobicnosebleed.com)
- AGORAPHOBIC's 100 song 3" CD / 10" LP Altered States of America - is out now!!
- ANb Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is now open for business...stay tuned for further details.
- Look for an ANb picture disc 7" coming soon on Reptilian Records. The 7" will come with a parody of the widely-distributed "Chick Track" "educational" booklets.
- "they implanted bombs in their stomachs...and when they started to talk their tummies would feel funny...they knew then that the bombs were activated."
- AGORAPHOBIC will issue a split CDEP with ISIS to benefit mutual friend Shuan Luu, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Set for a spring, 2004 release via Relapse, this EP will contain some special recordings from ANb and two professionally recorded live versions of ISIS' 'The Beginning and the End' and 'Weight', as well as a remix of the ISIS song "Carry". Both ANb and ISIS wish nothing but the best of luck to Mr. Luu during his time of need.
- "Dude, get the hell out of here." - ROLLING STONE
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ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY (www.alabamathunderpussy.com)
- ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY have filled their recently vacated vocalist position with Columbus, OH native Johnny Weils. Weils will make his ATP live debut when the band kicks off a string of Eastern U.S. dates beginning December 5th, in Baltimore, MD. Stay tuned to the 'tour' section of www.RELAPSE.com for dates / info.
-Weils, who's previous outfit Barbed Wire Dolls released two singles on Sympathy For the Record Industry (Rocket From the Crypt, Turbonegro, Hot Snakes, etc.), replaces former ATP vocalist Johnny Throckmorton. Wiles earned the coveted position on the strength and variation of his vocal ability as well as his impressive rehearsals with ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY.
- The vinyl version of Staring At the Divine is available now! The deluxe LP comes housed with a bonus clear 7" containing exclusive tracks.
- ATP's 1999 release Constellation has been repackaged and remastered by Relapse and is available now! Look for ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY's Rise Again CD to also be reissued by Relapse in early 2004!
-"Indeed, for all the hype surrounding DOWN, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY are harder, meaner and more fun to listen to...like a concoction of BLACK SABBATH, LYNYRD SKYNYRD and MOTORHEAD" - KNAC.com
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ALCHEMIST (www.alchemist.com.au)
- ALCHEMIST have lined up November, 2003 live dates as they gear up for a headlining position at the prestigious METAL FOR THE BRAIN 2003 Festival on the 20th of December. Stay tuned to the 'tour' section of www.RELAPSE.com for dates / info.
- ALCHEMIST is currently working on two more video clips and expect to have them ready shortly. Videos will be shot for the tracks 'Alpha Cappella Nova Vega and 'Speed of Life'.
- "Just about any heavy music adventurer would die for this band."
- METAL MANIACS
- "one of the more astounding bands you have seen or heard in a very long time."
- METAL HAMMER
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AMORPHIS (www.amorphis.net)
- The long-awaited "best of" AMORPHIS
"...one of the labels at the forefront of extreme metal, not just in terms of their success, but more importantly in terms of the highly creative bands they continue to sign and promote." - TERRORIZER
"Relapse is just too good at what it does." - CMJ
MAIN POINTS OF INTEREST:
* Relapse acts announced for 2003 MassConcerts Presents: NJ Metal and Hardcore Festival, November 14th and 15th in Asbury Park, NJ.!
* MASTODON appears on the MTV2 / Roadrunner Records-issued "Headbangers Ball" 2xCD compilation and new Tony Hawk video game! Band's Remission CD reissued by Relapse Records as a deluxe CD / DVD digipak!
* ZEKE sign to Relapse Records!
* THE END sign to Relapse Records!
* the DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN announce UK and U.S. headlining tours!
* DISFEAR to tour Europe with ENTOMBED!
* HIGH ON FIRE appears in the new Tony Hawk video game "Tony Hawk's Underground" with music from Surrounded By Thieves!
* PIG DESTROYER, NASUM to team up with NAPALM DEATH and AxCx for monstrous January, 2004 Japanese tour!
* ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY announce new vocalist, December U.S. tour dates!
* NILE announce European tour dates!
* HALO's sophomore Relapse release Body of Light out now!!
* SUFFOCATION to issue its new full length release, Souls to Deny, in Spring 2004.
* UNSANE CD / DVD retrospective LAMBHOUSE out now!
* RELAPSE DVD video collection RECOLLECTION out now!
NOTE: TOUR UPDATE follows NEWS UPDATE in this message.
***ALL Relapse Records, Release Entertainment and Desolation House artists are available for interviews now. To schedule an interview(s), simply contact Carl Schultz at press@relapse.com / (610)734-1000 (x103), or by simply responding to this e-mail with your request(s). **In-person interviews with any Relapse / Release artist(s) can be arranged at live events as well**
** Relapse Records President Matthew F. Jacobson also available for interviews now! To schedule an interview(s), simply contact Carl Schultz at press@relapse.com / (610)734-1000 (x103), or by simply responding to this e-mail with your request(s).
**For hi-resolution images / logos / album art please visit www.relapse.com/ekits**
****NEWS UPDATE(S): (Listed alphabetically)****
27: (www.27.vg)
- OUT NOW: 27's amazing debut Songs From the Edge of the Wing. Featuring ex-members of DIRT MERCHANTS and SPORE, the Boston outfit crafts beautiful, moving sound pictures with the velvety vocals of Maria Christopher weaving through the music like smoke through a cabaret. Boston's 27 seamlessly blend stirring melodies, a quiet intensity, and alluring vocals into songs so captivating that they transcend any strict categorization. It's little wonder why this fledgling Boston trio have captured the rapt attention of all who have come in contact with their mesmerizing work.
- Europe's Undergroove Records has just released 27's Animal Life album in Europe in with a bonus 5" record!
- Hydrahead Records has just released a new 27 7" ('try' b/w 'night belongs to us')
- Stay tuned to www.RELAPSE.com for forthcoming 27 information / tour dates.
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AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED: (www.agoraphobicnosebleed.com)
- AGORAPHOBIC's 100 song 3" CD / 10" LP Altered States of America - is out now!!
- ANb Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is now open for business...stay tuned for further details.
- Look for an ANb picture disc 7" coming soon on Reptilian Records. The 7" will come with a parody of the widely-distributed "Chick Track" "educational" booklets.
- "they implanted bombs in their stomachs...and when they started to talk their tummies would feel funny...they knew then that the bombs were activated."
- AGORAPHOBIC will issue a split CDEP with ISIS to benefit mutual friend Shuan Luu, who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. Set for a spring, 2004 release via Relapse, this EP will contain some special recordings from ANb and two professionally recorded live versions of ISIS' 'The Beginning and the End' and 'Weight', as well as a remix of the ISIS song "Carry". Both ANb and ISIS wish nothing but the best of luck to Mr. Luu during his time of need.
- "Dude, get the hell out of here." - ROLLING STONE
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ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY (www.alabamathunderpussy.com)
- ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY have filled their recently vacated vocalist position with Columbus, OH native Johnny Weils. Weils will make his ATP live debut when the band kicks off a string of Eastern U.S. dates beginning December 5th, in Baltimore, MD. Stay tuned to the 'tour' section of www.RELAPSE.com for dates / info.
-Weils, who's previous outfit Barbed Wire Dolls released two singles on Sympathy For the Record Industry (Rocket From the Crypt, Turbonegro, Hot Snakes, etc.), replaces former ATP vocalist Johnny Throckmorton. Wiles earned the coveted position on the strength and variation of his vocal ability as well as his impressive rehearsals with ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY.
- The vinyl version of Staring At the Divine is available now! The deluxe LP comes housed with a bonus clear 7" containing exclusive tracks.
- ATP's 1999 release Constellation has been repackaged and remastered by Relapse and is available now! Look for ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY's Rise Again CD to also be reissued by Relapse in early 2004!
-"Indeed, for all the hype surrounding DOWN, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY are harder, meaner and more fun to listen to...like a concoction of BLACK SABBATH, LYNYRD SKYNYRD and MOTORHEAD" - KNAC.com
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ALCHEMIST (www.alchemist.com.au)
- ALCHEMIST have lined up November, 2003 live dates as they gear up for a headlining position at the prestigious METAL FOR THE BRAIN 2003 Festival on the 20th of December. Stay tuned to the 'tour' section of www.RELAPSE.com for dates / info.
- ALCHEMIST is currently working on two more video clips and expect to have them ready shortly. Videos will be shot for the tracks 'Alpha Cappella Nova Vega and 'Speed of Life'.
- "Just about any heavy music adventurer would die for this band."
- METAL MANIACS
- "one of the more astounding bands you have seen or heard in a very long time."
- METAL HAMMER
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AMORPHIS (www.amorphis.net)
- The long-awaited "best of" AMORPHIS