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12.08.2003
SOLID STATE NEWS - Dec 5, 2003
As 2004 approaches we're already thinking about and preparing for a whole slew of exciting things that will include:
- Beloved ep on February 24
- Debut Haste The Day record "Burning Bridges" March 9
- Solid State Tour, bands to be announced!
- New Dead Poetic record, "New Medicines" in April
- New Demon Hunter record "Summer of Darkness" in May
- New Underoath album in summer 2004!
Always lots to think about and look forward to.
Until then, here's the latest update!
SOLID STATE / BESTBUY.COM $7.99 PROMOTION!
Solid State has teamed up w/ bestbuy.com and offering all the latest Solid State releases for $7.99! Head over to http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat17700050008&type=category&cmp and pick up releases by Norma Jean, Beloved, Underoath, The Agony Scene, Stretch Arm Strong and more as well as a lot of the Tooth and Nail titles. This ends quickly so don’t wait. There’s even free shipping!
ZAO “LEGENDARY”
With as many full length records as ZAO has, picking the band’s greatest tracks for one record is next to impossible. However, the upcoming ZAO best-of record, “Legendary”, is a collection of 17 songs from the
band’s rich history. Three of the songs, featuring former vocalist Cory Darst, are brand new and were recorded while the band was on tour. The track listing is:
1. Skin Like Winter (from Liberate Te Ex Inferis)
2. 5 Year Winter (from Self-Titled)
3. A Fall Farewell (from Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest)
4. Suspend Suspension (from Parade of Chaos)
5. Walk On By, Walk On Me (Pianist Prophecy) (from split EP with
Training For Utopia)
6. Ravage Ritual (from Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest)
7. Times of Separation (from The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation)
8. Savannah (from Liberate Te Ex Inferis)
9. The Race of Standing Still (from Self-Titled)
10. Free The Three (from Parade of Chaos)
11. Angel Without Wings (from Parade of Chaos)
12. Ember (from Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest)
13. The Ghost Psalm (from Liberate Te Ex Inferis)
14. Trash Can Hands (from Self-Titled)
15. The Icarus Complex (NEW!)
16. One Last Time (NEW!)
17. All Dressed Up (With No Place To Go) (NEW!)
The record will also come with a lengthy bio piece written by Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter / Training for Utopia / Focal Point) Look for a release date of Dec 26 in CBA stores and January 13 in General Market stores!
RUMORS REGARDING THE AGONY SCENE BREAKING UP, TOURING ETC The rumor mill has been churning but here’s an update from Michael Williams, vocalist of The Agony Scene:
“The Agony Scene will be taking a break for the rest of 2003 and regrets that they will not be able to participate in the Mushroomhead and Integrity tours. With the announcement of guitarist Chris Emmons leaving
the group, the band will be announcing a new replacement in the near future and will be on the road in early 2004. This has been a great year for The Agony Scene and we appreciate everyone’s interest and support. We respect Chris' decision to move on and wish him the best. The Agony Scene will be back - we're writing some great new material and look forward to hitting the road again soon.”
Members departing bands are never easy to get through but Solid State appreciates all the fan’s support as the band regroups and comes out stronger than ever!
STRETCH ARM STRONG ON TOUR!
As most of you know, SAS is out with The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA’s as we speak. Two days ago the band was offering the January and February run with Pennywise! SAS will be wrapping 2003 up with a short run on the east coast on the Stillborn Fest tour featuring Hatebreed and many more. Don’t miss the band on tour and don’t forget their latest record “Engage”, in stores now!
SOLID STATE WELCOMES: HASTE THE DAY!
It’s been under wraps for a while but it’s official and we welcome Indianapolis’ best kept secret, Haste the Day, to the Solid State family! The band’s debut record was recently recorded with Barry Poynter and will be released in March 2004! Check out the band’s web site at
http://www.hastetheday.com
TOUR DATES
DEAD POETIC
12.07 Tampa, FL Orpheum w/ Calico System, Albert React
12.08 Ocala, FL Easy Street w/ Calico System, Albert React
12.10 Jacksonville, FL Thee Imperial w/ Calico System, Albert React
12.11 Augusta, GA Hangnail Gallery w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.12 Myrtle Beach, SC The Limelight w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.13 Charlotte, NC Avondale Presbyterian Church w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.14 Stafford, VA Stafford VFD w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.15 Montclair, NJ Bloomfield Ave Cafe w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.16 Walden, NY The Wreckroom w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.17 Nashua, NH Drifters w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.18 Johnstown, PA Oakland Firehall w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.20 West Chester, OH Liberty Heights Church w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
01.08 Dayton, OH Elbo's w/ Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.09 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theater w/ Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.10 Burns Harbor, IN Westport Community Club w/ Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.12 Peoria, IL East Peoria Legion Hall w/ Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.13 St. Louis, MO Creepy Crawl w/ Salt The Earth, Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.14 Joplin, MO The Bridge w/ Salt The Earth, Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.15 Lawrence, KS The Bottleneck w/ Salt The Earth, Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.16 Del City, OK Revolution/Hellhouse w/ Salt The Earth, Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
HASTE THE DAY
12.05 Ronkonkama, NY Hungarian Hall w/ Seventh Star and The Hoods
12.06 VA Beach, VA Hubby's Beach House w/ Sick of It All, Most Precious Blood
12.07 Greensboro, NC Ace's Basement w/ Seventh Star and The Hoods
12.08 Johnson City, TN Rambas w/ Seventh Star and The Hoods
12.09 Memphis, TN Caravan w/ Seventh Star and The Hoods
12.11 Nashville, TN Rockettown w/ Seventh Star
12.12 West Layfatte, IN
12.13 Waverly, IA Wartburg College
12.17 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theater w/ Nonpoint
NORMA JEAN
12.05 Jackson, MS Horizon Comm Church
12.06 Pensacola, FL Bedlam
STRETCH ARM STRONG
12.05 Boise, ID JD and Friends w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.06 Yakima, WA Roxity w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.07 Seattle, WA Graceland w/ The Bled, The Kinison, Emery and The AKA's
12.08 Portland, OR Meow Meow w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.09 San Francisco, CA Pound w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.10 Fresno, CA Big Game Studios w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.11 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction w/ The Bled and The AKA's
12.12 Hollywood, CA Whiskey A Go-Go w/ The Bled and The AKA's
12.13 San Diego, CA Che Cafe w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.14 Phoenix, AZ Mason Jar w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.26 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
12.27 Worcester, MA Palladium w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
12.28 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
12.29 Washington DC 930 Club w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
12.30 Pittsburgh, PA Club Laga w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
01.21 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade w/ Pennywise
01.22 Jacksonville, FL Plush w/ Pennywise
01.23 Boynton Beach, FL Club Ovation w/ Pennywise
01.24 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing w/ Pennywise
01.25 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues w/ Pennywise
01.28 Norfolk, VA The NorVa w/ Pennywise
As 2004 approaches we're already thinking about and preparing for a whole slew of exciting things that will include:
- Beloved ep on February 24
- Debut Haste The Day record "Burning Bridges" March 9
- Solid State Tour, bands to be announced!
- New Dead Poetic record, "New Medicines" in April
- New Demon Hunter record "Summer of Darkness" in May
- New Underoath album in summer 2004!
Always lots to think about and look forward to.
Until then, here's the latest update!
SOLID STATE / BESTBUY.COM $7.99 PROMOTION!
Solid State has teamed up w/ bestbuy.com and offering all the latest Solid State releases for $7.99! Head over to http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat17700050008&type=category&cmp and pick up releases by Norma Jean, Beloved, Underoath, The Agony Scene, Stretch Arm Strong and more as well as a lot of the Tooth and Nail titles. This ends quickly so don’t wait. There’s even free shipping!
ZAO “LEGENDARY”
With as many full length records as ZAO has, picking the band’s greatest tracks for one record is next to impossible. However, the upcoming ZAO best-of record, “Legendary”, is a collection of 17 songs from the
band’s rich history. Three of the songs, featuring former vocalist Cory Darst, are brand new and were recorded while the band was on tour. The track listing is:
1. Skin Like Winter (from Liberate Te Ex Inferis)
2. 5 Year Winter (from Self-Titled)
3. A Fall Farewell (from Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest)
4. Suspend Suspension (from Parade of Chaos)
5. Walk On By, Walk On Me (Pianist Prophecy) (from split EP with
Training For Utopia)
6. Ravage Ritual (from Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest)
7. Times of Separation (from The Splinter Shards the Birth of Separation)
8. Savannah (from Liberate Te Ex Inferis)
9. The Race of Standing Still (from Self-Titled)
10. Free The Three (from Parade of Chaos)
11. Angel Without Wings (from Parade of Chaos)
12. Ember (from Where Blood and Fire Bring Rest)
13. The Ghost Psalm (from Liberate Te Ex Inferis)
14. Trash Can Hands (from Self-Titled)
15. The Icarus Complex (NEW!)
16. One Last Time (NEW!)
17. All Dressed Up (With No Place To Go) (NEW!)
The record will also come with a lengthy bio piece written by Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter / Training for Utopia / Focal Point) Look for a release date of Dec 26 in CBA stores and January 13 in General Market stores!
RUMORS REGARDING THE AGONY SCENE BREAKING UP, TOURING ETC The rumor mill has been churning but here’s an update from Michael Williams, vocalist of The Agony Scene:
“The Agony Scene will be taking a break for the rest of 2003 and regrets that they will not be able to participate in the Mushroomhead and Integrity tours. With the announcement of guitarist Chris Emmons leaving
the group, the band will be announcing a new replacement in the near future and will be on the road in early 2004. This has been a great year for The Agony Scene and we appreciate everyone’s interest and support. We respect Chris' decision to move on and wish him the best. The Agony Scene will be back - we're writing some great new material and look forward to hitting the road again soon.”
Members departing bands are never easy to get through but Solid State appreciates all the fan’s support as the band regroups and comes out stronger than ever!
STRETCH ARM STRONG ON TOUR!
As most of you know, SAS is out with The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA’s as we speak. Two days ago the band was offering the January and February run with Pennywise! SAS will be wrapping 2003 up with a short run on the east coast on the Stillborn Fest tour featuring Hatebreed and many more. Don’t miss the band on tour and don’t forget their latest record “Engage”, in stores now!
SOLID STATE WELCOMES: HASTE THE DAY!
It’s been under wraps for a while but it’s official and we welcome Indianapolis’ best kept secret, Haste the Day, to the Solid State family! The band’s debut record was recently recorded with Barry Poynter and will be released in March 2004! Check out the band’s web site at
http://www.hastetheday.com
TOUR DATES
DEAD POETIC
12.07 Tampa, FL Orpheum w/ Calico System, Albert React
12.08 Ocala, FL Easy Street w/ Calico System, Albert React
12.10 Jacksonville, FL Thee Imperial w/ Calico System, Albert React
12.11 Augusta, GA Hangnail Gallery w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.12 Myrtle Beach, SC The Limelight w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.13 Charlotte, NC Avondale Presbyterian Church w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.14 Stafford, VA Stafford VFD w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.15 Montclair, NJ Bloomfield Ave Cafe w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.16 Walden, NY The Wreckroom w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.17 Nashua, NH Drifters w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.18 Johnstown, PA Oakland Firehall w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
12.20 West Chester, OH Liberty Heights Church w/ Calico System, Albert React, THE-PITS
01.08 Dayton, OH Elbo's w/ Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.09 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theater w/ Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.10 Burns Harbor, IN Westport Community Club w/ Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.12 Peoria, IL East Peoria Legion Hall w/ Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.13 St. Louis, MO Creepy Crawl w/ Salt The Earth, Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.14 Joplin, MO The Bridge w/ Salt The Earth, Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.15 Lawrence, KS The Bottleneck w/ Salt The Earth, Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
01.16 Del City, OK Revolution/Hellhouse w/ Salt The Earth, Fear Before The March Of Flames, Fire When Ready
HASTE THE DAY
12.05 Ronkonkama, NY Hungarian Hall w/ Seventh Star and The Hoods
12.06 VA Beach, VA Hubby's Beach House w/ Sick of It All, Most Precious Blood
12.07 Greensboro, NC Ace's Basement w/ Seventh Star and The Hoods
12.08 Johnson City, TN Rambas w/ Seventh Star and The Hoods
12.09 Memphis, TN Caravan w/ Seventh Star and The Hoods
12.11 Nashville, TN Rockettown w/ Seventh Star
12.12 West Layfatte, IN
12.13 Waverly, IA Wartburg College
12.17 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theater w/ Nonpoint
NORMA JEAN
12.05 Jackson, MS Horizon Comm Church
12.06 Pensacola, FL Bedlam
STRETCH ARM STRONG
12.05 Boise, ID JD and Friends w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.06 Yakima, WA Roxity w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.07 Seattle, WA Graceland w/ The Bled, The Kinison, Emery and The AKA's
12.08 Portland, OR Meow Meow w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.09 San Francisco, CA Pound w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.10 Fresno, CA Big Game Studios w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.11 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction w/ The Bled and The AKA's
12.12 Hollywood, CA Whiskey A Go-Go w/ The Bled and The AKA's
12.13 San Diego, CA Che Cafe w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.14 Phoenix, AZ Mason Jar w/ The Bled, The Kinison and The AKA's
12.26 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
12.27 Worcester, MA Palladium w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
12.28 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
12.29 Washington DC 930 Club w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
12.30 Pittsburgh, PA Club Laga w/ Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Madball, Agnostic Front and more
01.21 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade w/ Pennywise
01.22 Jacksonville, FL Plush w/ Pennywise
01.23 Boynton Beach, FL Club Ovation w/ Pennywise
01.24 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing w/ Pennywise
01.25 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues w/ Pennywise
01.28 Norfolk, VA The NorVa w/ Pennywise
12.07.2003
OBEY THE FLAME NEWS LETTER
OBEY THE FLAME NEWS LETTER
Greetings everybody,
It has been a while since I sent out one of these. Hope everybody is well and safe.
Just a quick update on what is happening with Obey The Flame.
I have decided for quite some time now to put Obey The Flame on hiatus. This discision was reached by taking many factors into consideration. Some of which are: to focus on my schooling and lack of funds on my part to continue at this time.
Now this being said...Obey The Flame is not throwing in the towel. Although on hiatus I will still be dealing with a few bands on the roster such as Vesperian Sorrow. (Trying desperatly to get them onto a tour) as well as a few others.
Also, due to my current status there will unfortunatly be no Festival this year. This is an incredibly hard decision to make seeing as last year was such a good kick start to great annual event. But reality has to play a part of things when looking at the big picture. There was no interest with sponsors and I alone could not afford the festival this year. I refuse to put on a mediocre event.
I am not saying there won't be another festival but it won't be this year for sure. I will see how everything falls into place for the following year and hopefully I can get the show up and running again.
Anyways..if anybody has any questions about what is happening feel free to E-mail me.
Thanks to everybody who helped OTF get to the level it was and keep an eye out for OTF to make a return probably in the fall of 2004.
Cheers Everybody.
Adam Reider
OTF President
OBEY THE FLAME NEWS LETTER
Greetings everybody,
It has been a while since I sent out one of these. Hope everybody is well and safe.
Just a quick update on what is happening with Obey The Flame.
I have decided for quite some time now to put Obey The Flame on hiatus. This discision was reached by taking many factors into consideration. Some of which are: to focus on my schooling and lack of funds on my part to continue at this time.
Now this being said...Obey The Flame is not throwing in the towel. Although on hiatus I will still be dealing with a few bands on the roster such as Vesperian Sorrow. (Trying desperatly to get them onto a tour) as well as a few others.
Also, due to my current status there will unfortunatly be no Festival this year. This is an incredibly hard decision to make seeing as last year was such a good kick start to great annual event. But reality has to play a part of things when looking at the big picture. There was no interest with sponsors and I alone could not afford the festival this year. I refuse to put on a mediocre event.
I am not saying there won't be another festival but it won't be this year for sure. I will see how everything falls into place for the following year and hopefully I can get the show up and running again.
Anyways..if anybody has any questions about what is happening feel free to E-mail me.
Thanks to everybody who helped OTF get to the level it was and keep an eye out for OTF to make a return probably in the fall of 2004.
Cheers Everybody.
Adam Reider
OTF President
Cast The Stone update
We will be playing Feb. 13, 2004 @ Creepy Crawl, St. Louis w/ Blood of Me. This will be Blood of Me's cd release party. Don't forget tocheck out the other bands in the CoMoBands.com network...
CoMoBands.com (url: http://www.comobands.com)
Cast The Stone officialsite (url: http://www.comobands.com/cts)
Bring it fux!
We will be playing Feb. 13, 2004 @ Creepy Crawl, St. Louis w/ Blood of Me. This will be Blood of Me's cd release party. Don't forget tocheck out the other bands in the CoMoBands.com network...
CoMoBands.com (url: http://www.comobands.com)
Cast The Stone officialsite (url: http://www.comobands.com/cts)
Bring it fux!
KUTABARE news
The debut CD by Aussie gutter-vomit gore freaks KUTABARE, titled "Finger Fetish For the Morbidly Abnormal", is now at the pressing plant and will be out in about 2-3 weeks on Razorback Records! Get ready for 10
songs of absolute filth, sludge, upchucking guts, and grotesque gore metal that features ex-members of Undinism and Bestial Warlust! Check out an mp3 at the link below!
http://www.razorbackrecords.com/kutabare.htm
The debut CD by Aussie gutter-vomit gore freaks KUTABARE, titled "Finger Fetish For the Morbidly Abnormal", is now at the pressing plant and will be out in about 2-3 weeks on Razorback Records! Get ready for 10
songs of absolute filth, sludge, upchucking guts, and grotesque gore metal that features ex-members of Undinism and Bestial Warlust! Check out an mp3 at the link below!
http://www.razorbackrecords.com/kutabare.htm
NOCTURNE update: December 7, 2003
Hey guys,
I hope you are all doing well. :-)
**NOCTURNE NOMINATED FOR FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR**
I just wanted you all to know that today is the last day to vote! Please vote, and download our song "Whore", if you haven't done so already. If you have already voted, then I would like to say thank you!!! Check the kegl.com web site on Dec. 14th to see the results. Please click here and vote if you haven't done so already. Thanks in advance. :-)
http://www.kegl.com/award6.html
**ATTENTION THOSE LIVING IN DALLAS**
Nocturne will perform one final show before taking a long break. We are taking a long break from playing live so that we can finish our new CD. If you want to see us once more before the break, then come out to
the Galaxy Club (on Main Street in Deep Ellum) THIS coming Thursday, December 11th. Nocturne will go on shortly after 11:00 p.m. We'll be co-headlining with the band LOWGEAR, who will go on shortly after midnight. We'll be selling our apparently controversial "Axis Of Evil"
t-shirts at the show, so come out and pick one up.
**TWO NEW TOPICS ARE UP ON THE NOCTURNE MESSAGE BOARD**
As many of you have already seen, we have just added two new topics to the board: "Politics", where you can voice your support or opposition to our current president, or voice whatever else is on your mind regarding politics. The other new topic is "animal rights & welfare" where
you can share your experiences, thoughts, or learn something new that you may not have known before. Here's the link:
http://www.nocturne.cc/cgi-bin/board/ikonboard.cgi
**REVIEW A NOCTURNE CD**
One thing that was interesting about touring with King Diamond was their crowd! They either loved us or hated us! Which was strange for us, because the tours we've done in the past were with bands that we matched really well with, so we never had problems with overly
critical-audience members before. But I tell you, those King Diamond fans who didn't like us, sure liked to be loud and clear about it! Lol! Fortunately, there were enough of you who DID like us to make up for those who
didn't - it's just that that type of mixed audience reaction was something we weren't use to at all. (Which is kind of what we expected, going on a tour like this, where we stuck out JUST a little bit compared to the other bands on the bill!) But NOW - there are a handful of those who
didn't like us who REALLY wanted to make their point - by going onto the AMAZON.com site and giving our albums bad reviews. That's fine, because they have a right to do that. But I would like to get enough positive reviews on there to make it balanced. The reason I care is
because this is the main place where I send people who are interested in buying our music. So if you own one of our CDs, then please go to the site and post your review. Don't even worry about commenting on what
others before you may have said - just share your own opinion of the CD.
Thank you, and here are the links:
If you own the "Paradise Wasted" CD, then please post your review by
clicking here: (scroll to the bottom where it says "All Customer
Reviews", then click on "Write an online review")
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006FI9H/ref=pd_sim_music_2/002-1052446-9367231?v=glance&s=music
If you own the "Twilight" CD, then please post your review by clicking
here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000K3ET/ref=pd_bxgy_text_1/002-1052446-9367231?v=glance&s=music&n=507846&st=*
If you own the "Axis Of Evil" CD, then please post your review by
clicking here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000094Q2Y/qid%3D1070845433/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/002-1052446-9367231
As always, I would like to thank all of you tremendously for your
support in our band. I hope to see many of you on Thursday at the Galaxy
Club! :-)
Take care!
SINcerely,
- Lacey
- N O C T U R N E -
http://www.nocturne.cc
Hey guys,
I hope you are all doing well. :-)
**NOCTURNE NOMINATED FOR FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR**
I just wanted you all to know that today is the last day to vote! Please vote, and download our song "Whore", if you haven't done so already. If you have already voted, then I would like to say thank you!!! Check the kegl.com web site on Dec. 14th to see the results. Please click here and vote if you haven't done so already. Thanks in advance. :-)
http://www.kegl.com/award6.html
**ATTENTION THOSE LIVING IN DALLAS**
Nocturne will perform one final show before taking a long break. We are taking a long break from playing live so that we can finish our new CD. If you want to see us once more before the break, then come out to
the Galaxy Club (on Main Street in Deep Ellum) THIS coming Thursday, December 11th. Nocturne will go on shortly after 11:00 p.m. We'll be co-headlining with the band LOWGEAR, who will go on shortly after midnight. We'll be selling our apparently controversial "Axis Of Evil"
t-shirts at the show, so come out and pick one up.
**TWO NEW TOPICS ARE UP ON THE NOCTURNE MESSAGE BOARD**
As many of you have already seen, we have just added two new topics to the board: "Politics", where you can voice your support or opposition to our current president, or voice whatever else is on your mind regarding politics. The other new topic is "animal rights & welfare" where
you can share your experiences, thoughts, or learn something new that you may not have known before. Here's the link:
http://www.nocturne.cc/cgi-bin/board/ikonboard.cgi
**REVIEW A NOCTURNE CD**
One thing that was interesting about touring with King Diamond was their crowd! They either loved us or hated us! Which was strange for us, because the tours we've done in the past were with bands that we matched really well with, so we never had problems with overly
critical-audience members before. But I tell you, those King Diamond fans who didn't like us, sure liked to be loud and clear about it! Lol! Fortunately, there were enough of you who DID like us to make up for those who
didn't - it's just that that type of mixed audience reaction was something we weren't use to at all. (Which is kind of what we expected, going on a tour like this, where we stuck out JUST a little bit compared to the other bands on the bill!) But NOW - there are a handful of those who
didn't like us who REALLY wanted to make their point - by going onto the AMAZON.com site and giving our albums bad reviews. That's fine, because they have a right to do that. But I would like to get enough positive reviews on there to make it balanced. The reason I care is
because this is the main place where I send people who are interested in buying our music. So if you own one of our CDs, then please go to the site and post your review. Don't even worry about commenting on what
others before you may have said - just share your own opinion of the CD.
Thank you, and here are the links:
If you own the "Paradise Wasted" CD, then please post your review by
clicking here: (scroll to the bottom where it says "All Customer
Reviews", then click on "Write an online review")
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006FI9H/ref=pd_sim_music_2/002-1052446-9367231?v=glance&s=music
If you own the "Twilight" CD, then please post your review by clicking
here:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00000K3ET/ref=pd_bxgy_text_1/002-1052446-9367231?v=glance&s=music&n=507846&st=*
If you own the "Axis Of Evil" CD, then please post your review by
clicking here:
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support in our band. I hope to see many of you on Thursday at the Galaxy
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SINcerely,
- Lacey
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12.06.2003
DREAM EVIL To Begin Recording Third Album
Sweden's DREAM EVIL, the band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.) and drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME), will enter Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden on December 15 to begin recording their third album, tentatively due in early 2004 through Century Media Records.
DREAM EVIL's last release was a mini-CD titled "Children Of The Night", which featured previously unreleased songs (in Europe) and old demos of the band (in Japan), as well as an acoustic version of "Evilized", the "Children of the Night" single/edit version and the "Children of the Night" video (all territories).
Sweden's DREAM EVIL, the band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.) and drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME), will enter Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden on December 15 to begin recording their third album, tentatively due in early 2004 through Century Media Records.
DREAM EVIL's last release was a mini-CD titled "Children Of The Night", which featured previously unreleased songs (in Europe) and old demos of the band (in Japan), as well as an acoustic version of "Evilized", the "Children of the Night" single/edit version and the "Children of the Night" video (all territories).
FASTER PUSSYCAT Guitarist To Tour With L.A. GUNS
Guitarist Keri Kelli has been informed by L.A. GUNS that his services will no longer be needed. It has been rumored that due to several drunken outbursts on the L.A. GUNS/BLACK N' BLUE tour, it was time for a change.
Artists Worldwide has confirmed that the remaining L.A. GUNS dates will be played with FASTER PUSSYCAT's Brent Muscat in tow.
Upcoming L.A. GUNS tour dates:
Dec. 06 - Anaheim, CA @ Press Box
Dec. 11 - Mexico City, MEX @ Bulldog Club
Dec. 12 - Mexico City, MEX @ Fixion
Guitarist Keri Kelli has been informed by L.A. GUNS that his services will no longer be needed. It has been rumored that due to several drunken outbursts on the L.A. GUNS/BLACK N' BLUE tour, it was time for a change.
Artists Worldwide has confirmed that the remaining L.A. GUNS dates will be played with FASTER PUSSYCAT's Brent Muscat in tow.
Upcoming L.A. GUNS tour dates:
Dec. 06 - Anaheim, CA @ Press Box
Dec. 11 - Mexico City, MEX @ Bulldog Club
Dec. 12 - Mexico City, MEX @ Fixion
DAYS OF THE NEW Frontman Signs New Management Deal
The following message was posted on DAYS OF THE NEW's official web site:
"First, we would like to announce [DAYS OF THE NEW mainman] Travis [Meeks] has signed with a new manager.
"We would like to welcome Larry Mazer who will lead Travis Meeks/DOTN. Larry brings many years of music experience with him. We are very excited that Larry will be working with us.
"Now that that is done, we are starting to focus on the new CD. Travis has most songs already written. A few of them were performed on his limited acoustic shows. We will be doing some more shows this spring, but will be limited until the CD is complete. Keep coming watching the web site for announcements.
"We hope to finalize the fan club and have sign ups in the next few weeks. Donna, Mike and Gayle should have some information on this very soon.
"Live CDs - we are reviewing the recordings to see if they are high enough quality to distribute. Information on this as it develops.
"More announcements will be made as they happen."
The following message was posted on DAYS OF THE NEW's official web site:
"First, we would like to announce [DAYS OF THE NEW mainman] Travis [Meeks] has signed with a new manager.
"We would like to welcome Larry Mazer who will lead Travis Meeks/DOTN. Larry brings many years of music experience with him. We are very excited that Larry will be working with us.
"Now that that is done, we are starting to focus on the new CD. Travis has most songs already written. A few of them were performed on his limited acoustic shows. We will be doing some more shows this spring, but will be limited until the CD is complete. Keep coming watching the web site for announcements.
"We hope to finalize the fan club and have sign ups in the next few weeks. Donna, Mike and Gayle should have some information on this very soon.
"Live CDs - we are reviewing the recordings to see if they are high enough quality to distribute. Information on this as it develops.
"More announcements will be made as they happen."
JASON NEWSTED Leaves OZZY OSBOURNE, Is Replaced By ROB ZOMBIE Bassist
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has officially left OZZY OSBOURNE and has been replaced by ex-ROB ZOMBIE bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson. Newsted, who was with the band for less than a year, left due to undisclosed reasons.
"It's still settling in," Nicholson told MTV.com about his new gig. "It's something I never would have imagined. After playing with Rob Zombie, I was ready to go, 'OK, this is as far as I'm taking this bass-playing thing. This is the end of the road.' I was ready to kind of hang it up.
"But when this came around, it was very odd," he added. "I was almost like, 'There is no possible way that this could happen.' "
At least one other bassist — FEAR FACTORY's Christian Olde Wolbers — jammed with Ozzy, guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Mike Bordin in recent weeks, but Nicholson was hired after successfully completing two auditions.
"The first audition was a little intimidating, to say the least," Nicholson said. "Granted, I know Zakk and I've been on Ozzfest before. The situation wasn't uncomfortable, it was just intimidating, playing these songs that I had never played. But the second audition, I was a lot more prepared.
" 'Into the Void' is my favorite BLACK SABBATH song and Ozzy called it out," he continued. "At that moment, I realized, even if I don't get the gig, the fact that I got to play 'Into the Void' with Ozzy was the coolest moment of my life!"
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has officially left OZZY OSBOURNE and has been replaced by ex-ROB ZOMBIE bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson. Newsted, who was with the band for less than a year, left due to undisclosed reasons.
"It's still settling in," Nicholson told MTV.com about his new gig. "It's something I never would have imagined. After playing with Rob Zombie, I was ready to go, 'OK, this is as far as I'm taking this bass-playing thing. This is the end of the road.' I was ready to kind of hang it up.
"But when this came around, it was very odd," he added. "I was almost like, 'There is no possible way that this could happen.' "
At least one other bassist — FEAR FACTORY's Christian Olde Wolbers — jammed with Ozzy, guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Mike Bordin in recent weeks, but Nicholson was hired after successfully completing two auditions.
"The first audition was a little intimidating, to say the least," Nicholson said. "Granted, I know Zakk and I've been on Ozzfest before. The situation wasn't uncomfortable, it was just intimidating, playing these songs that I had never played. But the second audition, I was a lot more prepared.
" 'Into the Void' is my favorite BLACK SABBATH song and Ozzy called it out," he continued. "At that moment, I realized, even if I don't get the gig, the fact that I got to play 'Into the Void' with Ozzy was the coolest moment of my life!"
SHARON OSBOURNE: 'I Had A Great Friendship With RANDY RHOADS'
Sharon Osbourne has spoken to TV's "Extra" about the reports that she cheated on her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, with his guitarist during the early '80s, Randy Rhoads.
On her show talk show, Osbourne said, "So it comes out now, and it is all twisted and people are saying I cheated on my husband."
"Extra" went straight to Osbourne to let her set the record straight. She says, "Yes, I do want to set it straight. Before my husband and I actually were engaged, before we were married, I had a great friendship, as did my husband, with Randy." However, she says, "I definitely wasn't married to my husband at the time. Randy died before my husband and I were married."
Osbourne addresses the rumors and shares the whole story on "The Sharon Osbourne Show" Friday (Dec. 5), where she's joined by guests Jessica Alba, Billy Bob Thornton, Jami Gertz, and Donna Summer.
Sharon Osbourne has spoken to TV's "Extra" about the reports that she cheated on her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, with his guitarist during the early '80s, Randy Rhoads.
On her show talk show, Osbourne said, "So it comes out now, and it is all twisted and people are saying I cheated on my husband."
"Extra" went straight to Osbourne to let her set the record straight. She says, "Yes, I do want to set it straight. Before my husband and I actually were engaged, before we were married, I had a great friendship, as did my husband, with Randy." However, she says, "I definitely wasn't married to my husband at the time. Randy died before my husband and I were married."
Osbourne addresses the rumors and shares the whole story on "The Sharon Osbourne Show" Friday (Dec. 5), where she's joined by guests Jessica Alba, Billy Bob Thornton, Jami Gertz, and Donna Summer.
TONY IOMMI Addresses The Future Of BLACK SABBATH
The Tony Iommi Message Board has been fielding questions for Tony to answer over the past few weeks. Well, today (Dec. 4) was the day that he finally appeared to answer many of the fans' questions! His opening post summed up his state of mind at the moment quite succinctly:
"Hey there,
"Well, I've been looking through your questions — there certainly are a lot of them and I'm not sure that I can answer them all. A lot of you are keen to hear future plans for myself and for SABBATH. I'd love to tell you exactly what's going on in the next few months. But in truth it's a really 'up in the air' sort of time. We've been looking into countless ideas, from new albums to DVDs, and thinking of re-releasing and remastering all sorts of pre-existing material. After 35 years we've certainly amassed enough material, from live recordings to rehearsals and outtakes, to release a new album every week! But nothing has officially been decided, so at the moment there really is nothing concrete that I can tell you about future solo or SABBATH albums. All I can do is assure you that YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW when we have definite plans for the future. And I thank every one of you for your constant support and praise — it certainly makes me feel even more proud of the music that I've been involved with playing and creating over the years.”
"On to the questions... I'll answer as many as I can, and dig around in the ol' memory and see what I can find!
"Best wishes to you all
"Tony"
The Tony Iommi Message Board has been fielding questions for Tony to answer over the past few weeks. Well, today (Dec. 4) was the day that he finally appeared to answer many of the fans' questions! His opening post summed up his state of mind at the moment quite succinctly:
"Hey there,
"Well, I've been looking through your questions — there certainly are a lot of them and I'm not sure that I can answer them all. A lot of you are keen to hear future plans for myself and for SABBATH. I'd love to tell you exactly what's going on in the next few months. But in truth it's a really 'up in the air' sort of time. We've been looking into countless ideas, from new albums to DVDs, and thinking of re-releasing and remastering all sorts of pre-existing material. After 35 years we've certainly amassed enough material, from live recordings to rehearsals and outtakes, to release a new album every week! But nothing has officially been decided, so at the moment there really is nothing concrete that I can tell you about future solo or SABBATH albums. All I can do is assure you that YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW when we have definite plans for the future. And I thank every one of you for your constant support and praise — it certainly makes me feel even more proud of the music that I've been involved with playing and creating over the years.”
"On to the questions... I'll answer as many as I can, and dig around in the ol' memory and see what I can find!
"Best wishes to you all
"Tony"
POISONBLACK To Support IRON MAIDEN In Finland
Finland's POISONBLACK (formerly SHADOWLANDS) — the new band featuring SENTENCED vocalist Ville Laihiala (on guitar) and CHARON frontman Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto — will be supporting IRON MAIDEN in Helsinki on December 21.
POISONBLACK's debut album, "Escapextacy", has been available since February through Century Media Records.
As previously reported, Leppäluoto recently announced plans to leave POISONBLACK following the completion of the group's upcoming European tour. A replacement vocalist has yet to be named
Finland's POISONBLACK (formerly SHADOWLANDS) — the new band featuring SENTENCED vocalist Ville Laihiala (on guitar) and CHARON frontman Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto — will be supporting IRON MAIDEN in Helsinki on December 21.
POISONBLACK's debut album, "Escapextacy", has been available since February through Century Media Records.
As previously reported, Leppäluoto recently announced plans to leave POISONBLACK following the completion of the group's upcoming European tour. A replacement vocalist has yet to be named
HYPOCRISY Set Release Date For 'The Arrival'
Long-running Swedish metal act HYPOCRISY, led by acclaimed producer/PAIN frontman Peter Tägtgren, have set a February 16, 2004 release date through Nuclear Blast Records for their new album, titled "The Arrival".
The complete track listing for "The Arrival" is as follows:
01. Born Dead Buried Alive
02. Eraser
03. Stillborn
04. Slave To The Parasites
05. New World
06. The Abyss
07. Dead Sky Dawning
08. The Departure
09. War Within
The follow-up to 2002's "Catch-22" was recorded at Tägtgren's Abyss studios and is set to feature "a wide variety of songs" that "have the same kind of feeling as [the group's] self-titled album ([1999's] 'Hypocrisy') but [with] more 'finesse' to it," according to Peter.
Long-running Swedish metal act HYPOCRISY, led by acclaimed producer/PAIN frontman Peter Tägtgren, have set a February 16, 2004 release date through Nuclear Blast Records for their new album, titled "The Arrival".
The complete track listing for "The Arrival" is as follows:
01. Born Dead Buried Alive
02. Eraser
03. Stillborn
04. Slave To The Parasites
05. New World
06. The Abyss
07. Dead Sky Dawning
08. The Departure
09. War Within
The follow-up to 2002's "Catch-22" was recorded at Tägtgren's Abyss studios and is set to feature "a wide variety of songs" that "have the same kind of feeling as [the group's] self-titled album ([1999's] 'Hypocrisy') but [with] more 'finesse' to it," according to Peter.
THE GATHERING To Tour North America In February
Holland's THE GATHERING will be embarking on a short North American tour in mid-February, according to the group's European label, Century Media Records. Among the cities the band are tentatively planning on hitting during the trek are New York, Boston and Toronto, with two or three more in the works. More information will be made available soon.
Upcoming THE GATHERING tour dates:
Jan. 08 - Huize Maas (Eurosonic) – Groningen, NETH
Jan. 30 - De Groene Engel - Oss, NETH
Mar. 02 – Paradiso - Amsterdam, NETH
Mar. 04 – Bosuil - Weert, NETH
Mar. 05 – Lux - Nijmegen, NETH
Mar. 06 – Lux - Nijmegen, NETH
Mar. 07 – Oosterpoort – Groningen, NETH
Mar. 08 - Zeche Carl – Essen, GER
Mar. 09 – Markthalle – Hamburg, GER
Mar. 10 - Passionskirche – Berlin, GER
Mar. 11 – Gewerkschaftshaus – Erfurt, GER
The band's Jan. 8 gig in Groningen will be split between an acoustic set and a "normal" THE GATHERING show and will mark the live debut with the group of new bassist Marjolein Kooijman, who replaced Hugo Prinsen Geerligs last month. Check out photos of the new lineup: Photo#1, Photo#2.
As previously reported, THE GATHERING will release their new "semi-acoustic" live album, "Sleepy Buildings", on January 26 through Century Media. Recorded at two exclusive gigs held at the LUX movie theatre and venue in Nijmegen, Holland on August 21-22, the disc features selections from the group's entire career — from the classic debut "Always" to the commercial breakthough "Mandylion" to the trip-rock of "If_Then_Else".
Holland's THE GATHERING will be embarking on a short North American tour in mid-February, according to the group's European label, Century Media Records. Among the cities the band are tentatively planning on hitting during the trek are New York, Boston and Toronto, with two or three more in the works. More information will be made available soon.
Upcoming THE GATHERING tour dates:
Jan. 08 - Huize Maas (Eurosonic) – Groningen, NETH
Jan. 30 - De Groene Engel - Oss, NETH
Mar. 02 – Paradiso - Amsterdam, NETH
Mar. 04 – Bosuil - Weert, NETH
Mar. 05 – Lux - Nijmegen, NETH
Mar. 06 – Lux - Nijmegen, NETH
Mar. 07 – Oosterpoort – Groningen, NETH
Mar. 08 - Zeche Carl – Essen, GER
Mar. 09 – Markthalle – Hamburg, GER
Mar. 10 - Passionskirche – Berlin, GER
Mar. 11 – Gewerkschaftshaus – Erfurt, GER
The band's Jan. 8 gig in Groningen will be split between an acoustic set and a "normal" THE GATHERING show and will mark the live debut with the group of new bassist Marjolein Kooijman, who replaced Hugo Prinsen Geerligs last month. Check out photos of the new lineup: Photo#1, Photo#2.
As previously reported, THE GATHERING will release their new "semi-acoustic" live album, "Sleepy Buildings", on January 26 through Century Media. Recorded at two exclusive gigs held at the LUX movie theatre and venue in Nijmegen, Holland on August 21-22, the disc features selections from the group's entire career — from the classic debut "Always" to the commercial breakthough "Mandylion" to the trip-rock of "If_Then_Else".
OZZY OSBOURNE To Duet With JESSICA SIMPSON On Christmas TV Special
MTV announced yesterday (Dec. 4) that "The Osbourne Family Christmas Special" will air on Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The 60-minute special, hosted by the Osbournes from their home in Beverly Hills, will take holiday specials to a bizarre level, with a wide range of celebrity guests joining in on the festivities, including Jessica Simpson, who duets with Ozzy on "Winter Wonderland", and newlyweds Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra, who are shown baking holiday cookies. Former "The Man Show" host Adam Corolla teams with Jack Osbourne to whip up cranberry sauce, while Kelly Osbourne serenades the guests with "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".
"The Osbournes are surprisingly traditionalist when it comes to the holidays-they love all the old holiday TV showcases and wanted to create a new television tradition with their special," said Lois Curren, Executive Vice President, Series and Movie Development, MTV. "Where else are you going to find 20 tons of fake snow, ice skating elves, reindeer, carolers, Tracy Morgan dressed as Santa, and Britney Spears all in one holiday extravaganza — only at the Osbournes."
MTV announced yesterday (Dec. 4) that "The Osbourne Family Christmas Special" will air on Thursday, December 11 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The 60-minute special, hosted by the Osbournes from their home in Beverly Hills, will take holiday specials to a bizarre level, with a wide range of celebrity guests joining in on the festivities, including Jessica Simpson, who duets with Ozzy on "Winter Wonderland", and newlyweds Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra, who are shown baking holiday cookies. Former "The Man Show" host Adam Corolla teams with Jack Osbourne to whip up cranberry sauce, while Kelly Osbourne serenades the guests with "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".
"The Osbournes are surprisingly traditionalist when it comes to the holidays-they love all the old holiday TV showcases and wanted to create a new television tradition with their special," said Lois Curren, Executive Vice President, Series and Movie Development, MTV. "Where else are you going to find 20 tons of fake snow, ice skating elves, reindeer, carolers, Tracy Morgan dressed as Santa, and Britney Spears all in one holiday extravaganza — only at the Osbournes."
GRAVE DIGGER To Play First-Ever U.S. Gig In June
German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have posted the following message on their official web site:
"Dear Friends, Fans and MetalHeadZ,
"It's Christmas time and new year is coming soon. That means also that The Rheingold Tour hits the road in a couple of weeks.
"We are working hard at the production and we'll show you some very special 'true metal' effects. We also worked out an special setlist with all time classics and some songs we didn't play a long time ago. The show will take you for 105 minutes to Metal Heaven.
"Manni has a new guitar, built by Rob Koufmann in the US and we bought also new (old) amplifiers and cabinets. This stuff is from the 70ties from a band called BULLET. This sound kicks really ass and fits perfectly to Manni's play. We also use pyro effects again (only in Germany, Austria and Switzerland). We'll take a lot of lightning effects too with us (all countries).
"Please notice that the show in Bochum at the 11th of January is moved from the Matrix to our favorite club Bochum Zeche.
"The show on the 19th in Slovenia/Lubiljana is moved to a bigger place call SC Triglav. The presales are so good that the first venue was sold out very fast. Greece will be happen at the end of April. We are waiting for the confirmation of Athens and Thessaloniki.
"Beginning of June we'll fly to the States to play our first American gig ever.
"During the tour we'll start to write the new stuff for the next record which will see the light of day in January 2005.
"We'll create very special merchandise for the tour which you can't buy only at the shows or on our new 'Graveyard Merchandise Store', which will be ready before Christmas."
German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have posted the following message on their official web site:
"Dear Friends, Fans and MetalHeadZ,
"It's Christmas time and new year is coming soon. That means also that The Rheingold Tour hits the road in a couple of weeks.
"We are working hard at the production and we'll show you some very special 'true metal' effects. We also worked out an special setlist with all time classics and some songs we didn't play a long time ago. The show will take you for 105 minutes to Metal Heaven.
"Manni has a new guitar, built by Rob Koufmann in the US and we bought also new (old) amplifiers and cabinets. This stuff is from the 70ties from a band called BULLET. This sound kicks really ass and fits perfectly to Manni's play. We also use pyro effects again (only in Germany, Austria and Switzerland). We'll take a lot of lightning effects too with us (all countries).
"Please notice that the show in Bochum at the 11th of January is moved from the Matrix to our favorite club Bochum Zeche.
"The show on the 19th in Slovenia/Lubiljana is moved to a bigger place call SC Triglav. The presales are so good that the first venue was sold out very fast. Greece will be happen at the end of April. We are waiting for the confirmation of Athens and Thessaloniki.
"Beginning of June we'll fly to the States to play our first American gig ever.
"During the tour we'll start to write the new stuff for the next record which will see the light of day in January 2005.
"We'll create very special merchandise for the tour which you can't buy only at the shows or on our new 'Graveyard Merchandise Store', which will be ready before Christmas."
NASTY SAVAGE: Reunion Album To Be Released In March
Reunited NASTY SAVAGE will release their upcoming album, "Psycho Psycho", through Metal Blade Records in Europe via a licensing deal with Crook'd Records. Crook'd Records will be issuing the CD in the States.
"NASTY SAVAGE is one the most favorite bands of all members of the Metal Blade staff in Europe," commented a spokesperson for Metal Blade Europe. "But apart from that, we wouldn't have licensed the album if it would suck like so many other reunions did over the years. 'Psycho Psycho' smokes and is totally in the tradition of their classic albums 'Nasty Savage' and 'Indulgence'. We are really psyched to work on such a great album!"
Florida's NASTY SAVAGE (recent band photo) have seen the wars through their 20 years of classic metal mayhem. Selling an estimated 100,000 records with their first three releases alone, this was a band on the rise, well regarded, with fans all over the world, in possession of an oddly doomy, somewhat thrashy, highly musical sound all their own. Now the band is back after a 14 year absence with a bruising, lusty, faithfully grinding record called "Psycho Psycho", miraculously with 100% of the line-up that made the daunting "Penetration Point" album, in place and ready to smash it up.
The new album contains everything that furiously fed the NASTY SAVAGE mystique through 20 remarkable years. Ronnie's vocals are deceptively chaotic and squarely dramatic, his words of societal examination almost viciously enunciated, his voice still strong, his clarion scream still soaring. The guitar team of Ben Meyer and David Austin still weave intricate, scale-ridden riffs of a timeless gothic nature. Picture prime SLAYER crossed with FATES WARNING, and you sort of get the drift of the grim, smothering heavy metal vibe the six-stringers of the band evokes. Add to that the grinding grooves of drummer Curtis Beeson and bassist Richard Bateman, and you have a record of almost ecstatic old school headbanging ability. It is a sound borne of the Florida underground, crossed with old school thrash, spiced with the progressive flair of seasoned players who have absorbed the classics!
"Psycho Psycho" features 12 songs in total, including a new version of the demo classic "Savage Desire". And there's a little nod to Nasty Ronnie's wrestling connection as well. "We got Chris Jericho to sing on three of the songs on the new album," reveals Ben. "On 'Savage Desire' you'll notice there's a different voice there — that's the song he sung the most on. It's funny hearing Chris Jericho saying 'Don't worry mommy, I'll be safe and sound.' How the hell can you get the most bad-ass wrestler saying, 'Don't worry mommy'?! (laughs)."
Line-Up:
Nasty Ronnie – vocals
Ben Meyer – guitars
David Austin – guitars
Richard Bateman – bass
Curtis Beeson – drums
"Psycho Psycho" is scheduled for release in March 2004.
Reunited NASTY SAVAGE will release their upcoming album, "Psycho Psycho", through Metal Blade Records in Europe via a licensing deal with Crook'd Records. Crook'd Records will be issuing the CD in the States.
"NASTY SAVAGE is one the most favorite bands of all members of the Metal Blade staff in Europe," commented a spokesperson for Metal Blade Europe. "But apart from that, we wouldn't have licensed the album if it would suck like so many other reunions did over the years. 'Psycho Psycho' smokes and is totally in the tradition of their classic albums 'Nasty Savage' and 'Indulgence'. We are really psyched to work on such a great album!"
Florida's NASTY SAVAGE (recent band photo) have seen the wars through their 20 years of classic metal mayhem. Selling an estimated 100,000 records with their first three releases alone, this was a band on the rise, well regarded, with fans all over the world, in possession of an oddly doomy, somewhat thrashy, highly musical sound all their own. Now the band is back after a 14 year absence with a bruising, lusty, faithfully grinding record called "Psycho Psycho", miraculously with 100% of the line-up that made the daunting "Penetration Point" album, in place and ready to smash it up.
The new album contains everything that furiously fed the NASTY SAVAGE mystique through 20 remarkable years. Ronnie's vocals are deceptively chaotic and squarely dramatic, his words of societal examination almost viciously enunciated, his voice still strong, his clarion scream still soaring. The guitar team of Ben Meyer and David Austin still weave intricate, scale-ridden riffs of a timeless gothic nature. Picture prime SLAYER crossed with FATES WARNING, and you sort of get the drift of the grim, smothering heavy metal vibe the six-stringers of the band evokes. Add to that the grinding grooves of drummer Curtis Beeson and bassist Richard Bateman, and you have a record of almost ecstatic old school headbanging ability. It is a sound borne of the Florida underground, crossed with old school thrash, spiced with the progressive flair of seasoned players who have absorbed the classics!
"Psycho Psycho" features 12 songs in total, including a new version of the demo classic "Savage Desire". And there's a little nod to Nasty Ronnie's wrestling connection as well. "We got Chris Jericho to sing on three of the songs on the new album," reveals Ben. "On 'Savage Desire' you'll notice there's a different voice there — that's the song he sung the most on. It's funny hearing Chris Jericho saying 'Don't worry mommy, I'll be safe and sound.' How the hell can you get the most bad-ass wrestler saying, 'Don't worry mommy'?! (laughs)."
Line-Up:
Nasty Ronnie – vocals
Ben Meyer – guitars
David Austin – guitars
Richard Bateman – bass
Curtis Beeson – drums
"Psycho Psycho" is scheduled for release in March 2004.
ALICE COOPER Signs Deal To Host Radio Show
United Stations Radio Networks, Inc., (USRN) an independent leader in original network radio programming, has announced it has signed a deal with legendary rocker ALICE COOPER whereby the performer will host a weeknight shift targeted to classic rock stations. United Stations will work closely with Cooper to develop the creative content of the program. The announcement came from United Stations EVP/Programming Andy Denemark from the network's New York City headquarters.
"Nights with Alice Cooper" is the latest addition to a rapidly growing field of evening daypart programming and it is the first such entry into the evening daypart arena for the network. Beginning on Monday, January 26, 2004, the show will be delivered to affiliates via satellite for five hours per night and is intended to provide programming for the 7pm to Midnight time period, Monday through Friday. The music playlist for the show will be comprised of upbeat classic rock and the broadcasts will be populated by Alice Cooper and a cast of characters who will be introduced to the program and evolve over time. Cooper, who resides in Arizona, will have the show emanate from a mysterious location in the Arizona desert.
In making the announcement, USRN's Denemark pointed out that the introduction of this series is in response to current trends in radio. "We've been monitoring the success of various evening programs in other formats and felt that rock radio is one format where nights really have potential. When Alice Cooper approached us with a desire to do radio, the fit was just a natural." Denemark added that, "A lot of us remember when nights at rock radio were really fun and interesting — it's our intention to do that again."
"I'm really intrigued by the notion of radio," said Alice about his new nighttime gig. "It's a medium that lends itself to great theater right alongside the music, and I'm really looking forward to shaping something new and working side by side with a lot of my old friends on the station side."
United Stations Radio Networks, Inc., (USRN) an independent leader in original network radio programming, has announced it has signed a deal with legendary rocker ALICE COOPER whereby the performer will host a weeknight shift targeted to classic rock stations. United Stations will work closely with Cooper to develop the creative content of the program. The announcement came from United Stations EVP/Programming Andy Denemark from the network's New York City headquarters.
"Nights with Alice Cooper" is the latest addition to a rapidly growing field of evening daypart programming and it is the first such entry into the evening daypart arena for the network. Beginning on Monday, January 26, 2004, the show will be delivered to affiliates via satellite for five hours per night and is intended to provide programming for the 7pm to Midnight time period, Monday through Friday. The music playlist for the show will be comprised of upbeat classic rock and the broadcasts will be populated by Alice Cooper and a cast of characters who will be introduced to the program and evolve over time. Cooper, who resides in Arizona, will have the show emanate from a mysterious location in the Arizona desert.
In making the announcement, USRN's Denemark pointed out that the introduction of this series is in response to current trends in radio. "We've been monitoring the success of various evening programs in other formats and felt that rock radio is one format where nights really have potential. When Alice Cooper approached us with a desire to do radio, the fit was just a natural." Denemark added that, "A lot of us remember when nights at rock radio were really fun and interesting — it's our intention to do that again."
"I'm really intrigued by the notion of radio," said Alice about his new nighttime gig. "It's a medium that lends itself to great theater right alongside the music, and I'm really looking forward to shaping something new and working side by side with a lot of my old friends on the station side."
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND To Complete SYMPHONY X Tour
Despite having announced yesterday that the band would be dropping off the SYMPHONY X U.S. tour after December 4 due to illness, DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND will now complete the last four remaining dates of the tour, beginning with tonight's show in Davenport, Iowa.
Remaining DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND/SYMPHONY X dates:
Dec. 05 - Davenport, IA - GC Live
Dec. 06 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
Dec. 07 - Detroit, MI - Shelter
Dec. 08 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hard Rock Café
Despite having announced yesterday that the band would be dropping off the SYMPHONY X U.S. tour after December 4 due to illness, DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND will now complete the last four remaining dates of the tour, beginning with tonight's show in Davenport, Iowa.
Remaining DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND/SYMPHONY X dates:
Dec. 05 - Davenport, IA - GC Live
Dec. 06 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's
Dec. 07 - Detroit, MI - Shelter
Dec. 08 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hard Rock Café
FEAR FACTORY Begin Mixing New Album In Vancouver
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers has made his way to Vancouver, British Columbia to begin mixing the group's new album, "Archetype" with Greg Reely (MACHINE HEAD, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEVILDRIVER). Drummer Raymond Herrera and vocalist Burton C. Bell are expected to join him shortly. Check out a bunch of new pictures taken in the studio here.
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" was recorded at Rumbo Recorders in Los Angeles with engineer Ken Marshall (SKINNY PUPPY) and is scheduled for an April 2004 release.
FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers has made his way to Vancouver, British Columbia to begin mixing the group's new album, "Archetype" with Greg Reely (MACHINE HEAD, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEVILDRIVER). Drummer Raymond Herrera and vocalist Burton C. Bell are expected to join him shortly. Check out a bunch of new pictures taken in the studio here.
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" was recorded at Rumbo Recorders in Los Angeles with engineer Ken Marshall (SKINNY PUPPY) and is scheduled for an April 2004 release.
RAVAGER Split
After three years of existence and two albums via France's Osmose Productions, Mexico's RAVAGER (formerly DOMAIN) have officially split up. According to the label, the cause of the break-up is "musical and personal differences" between the bandmembers.
Bassist/vocalist Antimo and drummer Oscar have plans to form a new band that will keep "the essence" of RAVAGER alive. No further information is available at this time.
After three years of existence and two albums via France's Osmose Productions, Mexico's RAVAGER (formerly DOMAIN) have officially split up. According to the label, the cause of the break-up is "musical and personal differences" between the bandmembers.
Bassist/vocalist Antimo and drummer Oscar have plans to form a new band that will keep "the essence" of RAVAGER alive. No further information is available at this time.
BLAZE To Begin Recording Third Album
BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, will enter Backstage Studios in Ripley, England on Monday (Dec. 8) to begin recording their third album, tentatively due in early 2004 through SPV Records.
According to producer Andy Sneap, who worked with the band on their previous two offerings, the tracking for the as-yet-untitled effort will be completed on December 20, with the mixing process set to commence in early January. "It's more of a live approach because of time and because they really liked the way the live album ['As Live As It Gets'] came out," Sneap told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "It's a very tight schedule/budget on this one."
As previously reported, BLAZE will return to JB's Dudley for the third annual BLAZE Big Bash on December 27. This year, the band have promised a signing session, competitions, raffle and the first-ever live performance of tracks from their as-yet-untitled third studio release. Tickets cost £10.00 and are available from www.wayahead.com and the Way Ahead 24-hour credit card hotline on +44 (0) 115 9120000, JB's ticket office on +44 (0) 1384 253597 or on the door at JB's, 15 Castlehill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4QF.
BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, will enter Backstage Studios in Ripley, England on Monday (Dec. 8) to begin recording their third album, tentatively due in early 2004 through SPV Records.
According to producer Andy Sneap, who worked with the band on their previous two offerings, the tracking for the as-yet-untitled effort will be completed on December 20, with the mixing process set to commence in early January. "It's more of a live approach because of time and because they really liked the way the live album ['As Live As It Gets'] came out," Sneap told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "It's a very tight schedule/budget on this one."
As previously reported, BLAZE will return to JB's Dudley for the third annual BLAZE Big Bash on December 27. This year, the band have promised a signing session, competitions, raffle and the first-ever live performance of tracks from their as-yet-untitled third studio release. Tickets cost £10.00 and are available from www.wayahead.com and the Way Ahead 24-hour credit card hotline on +44 (0) 115 9120000, JB's ticket office on +44 (0) 1384 253597 or on the door at JB's, 15 Castlehill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4QF.
BEHEMOTH: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced
After completing 31 dates with SIX FEET UNDER, SKINLESS and AS I LAY DYING in North America, Canada and Mexico, Polish black/death metallers BEHEMOTH have taken a two-week break in L. A. to prepare themselves for the last three shows they will do on this American tour (two of them in California and one in Mexico). There is also talk about the band doing one extra show in Las Vegas with SUPERJOINT RITUAL, but this has yet to be confirmed.
Upcoming BEHEMOTH tour dates:
Dec. 10 - Allen Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
Dec. 11 - Corona Showcase Theater, Corona, CA
Dec. 13 – TBA - Tijuana, MEX
After completing 31 dates with SIX FEET UNDER, SKINLESS and AS I LAY DYING in North America, Canada and Mexico, Polish black/death metallers BEHEMOTH have taken a two-week break in L. A. to prepare themselves for the last three shows they will do on this American tour (two of them in California and one in Mexico). There is also talk about the band doing one extra show in Las Vegas with SUPERJOINT RITUAL, but this has yet to be confirmed.
Upcoming BEHEMOTH tour dates:
Dec. 10 - Allen Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
Dec. 11 - Corona Showcase Theater, Corona, CA
Dec. 13 – TBA - Tijuana, MEX
STRATOVARIUS: JENS In, KOTIPELTO Out?
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has reportedly told the Finnish daily newspaper Ilta-Sanomat that keyboardist Jens Johansson will definitely continue to be a member of the band once the group have sorted through their current personnel "crisis". The situation with the band's drummer, Jörg Michael, however, is still up in the air. According to Tolkki, Michael's wife is due to give birth to twins in January and it is not presently clear if the drummer has enough interest and motivation to continue playing with the group.
While he has yet to publicly reveal the cause of their disagreement (due to "legal reasons"), Tolkki has indicated that the biggest problem in the band exists with vocalist Timo Kotipelto, with whom the guitarist is said to have a "very strained" relationship.
When asked by a fan on his guestbook if there are any plans for STRATOVARIUS to play shows in America, Kotipelto responded, "Good question. I don't even know if I am in the band anymore."
Tolkki, who was recently "forced" to hire two bodyguards after receiving e-mail and phone threats from unknown individuals, flew to Berlin late last week to hold discussions with the band's record company, Sanctuary Records, about STRATOVARIUS' future.
In late October, STRATOVARIUS signed a three-album contract with Sanctuary Records in what was said to be the biggest-ever deal completed for a Finnish rock band (reportedly worth over $3.5 million dollars).
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has reportedly told the Finnish daily newspaper Ilta-Sanomat that keyboardist Jens Johansson will definitely continue to be a member of the band once the group have sorted through their current personnel "crisis". The situation with the band's drummer, Jörg Michael, however, is still up in the air. According to Tolkki, Michael's wife is due to give birth to twins in January and it is not presently clear if the drummer has enough interest and motivation to continue playing with the group.
While he has yet to publicly reveal the cause of their disagreement (due to "legal reasons"), Tolkki has indicated that the biggest problem in the band exists with vocalist Timo Kotipelto, with whom the guitarist is said to have a "very strained" relationship.
When asked by a fan on his guestbook if there are any plans for STRATOVARIUS to play shows in America, Kotipelto responded, "Good question. I don't even know if I am in the band anymore."
Tolkki, who was recently "forced" to hire two bodyguards after receiving e-mail and phone threats from unknown individuals, flew to Berlin late last week to hold discussions with the band's record company, Sanctuary Records, about STRATOVARIUS' future.
In late October, STRATOVARIUS signed a three-album contract with Sanctuary Records in what was said to be the biggest-ever deal completed for a Finnish rock band (reportedly worth over $3.5 million dollars).
AGALLOCH To Support THE GATHERING On North American Tour
Portland, Oregon's AGALLOCH will be main support on THE GATHERING's upcoming North American tour, which is tentatively scheduled to kick off on February 12, 2004. Among the cities the band are tentatively planning on hitting during the trek are New York, Boston and Toronto, with two or three more in the works. More information will be made available soon.
Portland, Oregon's AGALLOCH will be main support on THE GATHERING's upcoming North American tour, which is tentatively scheduled to kick off on February 12, 2004. Among the cities the band are tentatively planning on hitting during the trek are New York, Boston and Toronto, with two or three more in the works. More information will be made available soon.
IMPALED NAZARENE To Film Promo Video, Record Live Album
Finland's IMPALED NAZARENE will film a promotional video for the track "Armageddon Death Squad" beginning on December 11. "Armageddon Death Squad" ( mp3 clip) comes off the group's eighth album, "All That You Fear", which was released in November through Osmose Productions. The follow-up to 2001's "Absence Of War Does Not Mean Peace" was recorded at Astia studios with producer Anssi Kippo (CHILDREN OF BODOM) and was mixed at Finnvox studios with Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, STRATOVARIUS).
In other news, IMPALED NAZARENE will record their first-ever live album in April 2004. The two shows to be recorded will take place at Helsinki's Nosturi club. More information will be made available soon.
As previously reported, IMPALED NAZARENE will be teaming up with Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION for a European tour beginning in late February. Exact cities and dates will be announced shortly.
Finland's IMPALED NAZARENE will film a promotional video for the track "Armageddon Death Squad" beginning on December 11. "Armageddon Death Squad" ( mp3 clip) comes off the group's eighth album, "All That You Fear", which was released in November through Osmose Productions. The follow-up to 2001's "Absence Of War Does Not Mean Peace" was recorded at Astia studios with producer Anssi Kippo (CHILDREN OF BODOM) and was mixed at Finnvox studios with Mikko Karmila (NIGHTWISH, STRATOVARIUS).
In other news, IMPALED NAZARENE will record their first-ever live album in April 2004. The two shows to be recorded will take place at Helsinki's Nosturi club. More information will be made available soon.
As previously reported, IMPALED NAZARENE will be teaming up with Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION for a European tour beginning in late February. Exact cities and dates will be announced shortly.
BEYOND THE EMBRACE Name New Album
New Bedford, Massachusetts-based sextet BEYOND THE EMBRACE have set "Insect Song" as the title for their sophomore album, tentatively due in the spring through Metal Blade Records.
The follow-up to 2002's "Against The Elements" will be recorded during late December/early January with producer/UNEARTH guitarist Ken Susi. "Being a guitar player himself, we feel that if any producer could get us the right guitar tones in the studio for this next record it would be [Ken]," said BEYOND THE EMBRACE guitarist Oscar Gouveia.
"BEYOND THE EMBRACE are from Massachusetts so it's a real honor not only to be recording a fellow Metal Blade artist, but also a band that's from my area," Susi commened in a statement. "I am hoping to get some great tones out of the guys and looking to pave the way for their first real release. I really want to set precedence not only for BEYOND THE EMBRACE and this album, but also to establish myself as a producer. I want to make sure that everything for this album is perfect. This is a great opportunity for me. I am looking forward to working with them."
With regards to the upcoming CD, BEYOND THE EMBRACE singer/keyboardist Shawn Gallagher said, "I'm really looking forward to hearing what our next CD is going to sound like. Our new songs are much more involved musically than most of our songs in the past. I believe we've evolved musically, some of our new songs are heavier than usual and some are more rockin' than usual. It's definitely going to be a very diverse album for us, and for Ken Susi as a producer. I feel that our three guitarists (Oscar, Jeff, & Alex) need to be heard individually among a tight mix and I'm confident that Ken will get the best mix and the best takes out of them as well as out of myself during the vocal tracking. I'm confident that the next BEYOND THE EMBRACE CD will sound huge and hit a lot of people harder than our debut CD 'Against the Elements'."
New Bedford, Massachusetts-based sextet BEYOND THE EMBRACE have set "Insect Song" as the title for their sophomore album, tentatively due in the spring through Metal Blade Records.
The follow-up to 2002's "Against The Elements" will be recorded during late December/early January with producer/UNEARTH guitarist Ken Susi. "Being a guitar player himself, we feel that if any producer could get us the right guitar tones in the studio for this next record it would be [Ken]," said BEYOND THE EMBRACE guitarist Oscar Gouveia.
"BEYOND THE EMBRACE are from Massachusetts so it's a real honor not only to be recording a fellow Metal Blade artist, but also a band that's from my area," Susi commened in a statement. "I am hoping to get some great tones out of the guys and looking to pave the way for their first real release. I really want to set precedence not only for BEYOND THE EMBRACE and this album, but also to establish myself as a producer. I want to make sure that everything for this album is perfect. This is a great opportunity for me. I am looking forward to working with them."
With regards to the upcoming CD, BEYOND THE EMBRACE singer/keyboardist Shawn Gallagher said, "I'm really looking forward to hearing what our next CD is going to sound like. Our new songs are much more involved musically than most of our songs in the past. I believe we've evolved musically, some of our new songs are heavier than usual and some are more rockin' than usual. It's definitely going to be a very diverse album for us, and for Ken Susi as a producer. I feel that our three guitarists (Oscar, Jeff, & Alex) need to be heard individually among a tight mix and I'm confident that Ken will get the best mix and the best takes out of them as well as out of myself during the vocal tracking. I'm confident that the next BEYOND THE EMBRACE CD will sound huge and hit a lot of people harder than our debut CD 'Against the Elements'."
TOMMY LEE To Play Drums For SKRAPE At Hollywood Gig
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee will sit in behind the kit at SKRAPE's show December 18 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California, according to MTV.com. The event will be a returned favor of sorts, since SKRAPE drummer Will Hunt was the touring drummer in Lee's band earlier this year.
SKRAPE's sophomore album, "Up The Dose", is due on January 13 through RCA Records. It was produced by Jimbo Barton (QUEENSRŸCHE, GODSMACK) and was recorded partially in SKRAPE's own Orlando, Florida rehearsal/recording studio.
Former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee will sit in behind the kit at SKRAPE's show December 18 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California, according to MTV.com. The event will be a returned favor of sorts, since SKRAPE drummer Will Hunt was the touring drummer in Lee's band earlier this year.
SKRAPE's sophomore album, "Up The Dose", is due on January 13 through RCA Records. It was produced by Jimbo Barton (QUEENSRŸCHE, GODSMACK) and was recorded partially in SKRAPE's own Orlando, Florida rehearsal/recording studio.
KERI KELLI Cites 'Scheduling Conflicts' As Reason For L.A. GUNS Departure
Ex-SLASH'S SNAKEPIT guitarist Keri Kelli has dismissed as "false" the rumors that he was fired by L.A. GUNS as the group's touring guitarist after he engaged in "several drunken outbursts on the L.A. GUNS/BLACK N' BLUE tour."
In a press release announcing his departure from L.A. GUNS, Kelli attributed the split to scheduling conflicts with ADLER'S APPETITE, the new band formed by ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steve Adler. "Keri has had a fantastic time playing with L.A. GUNS, and would like to thank all the fans for their continued support, but now has to concentrate on the Adler project," reads the statement. "This includes a forthcoming tour of Europe (Italy, Spain, Holland as well as the U.K.) and the upcoming recording of an album. Ex-GN'R [guitarist] Izzy Stradlin looks set to also take part in the recording.
"The split from L.A. GUNS means Keri will not be playing the forthcoming Mexican and European shows. However, he did stress that if he ever had a free schedule he would be there to fill in and help out."
As previously reported, ADLER'S APPETITE (formerly SUKI JONES), which is rounded out by RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE singer Jizzy Pearl, FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat, and ex-VINCE NEIL/RATT bassist Robbie Crane, have lined up the following shows during December:
Dec. 19 - Dayton, OH @ Hara Arena (w/ JACKYL)
Dec. 20 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues (w/ MSG)
Dec. 31 - Las Vegas, NV @ TBA
Jan. 15 - Rome, ITA @ Alpheus
Jan. 16 - Milan, ITA @ Indian's Saloon
Jan. 17 - Vicenza, ITA @ La Gabbia
Jan. 18 - Brescia, ITA @ Buddha Café
Jan. 22 - Madrid, SPA @ Madrid Arena
Jan. 23 - Barcelona, SPA @ Bikini
Jan. 24 - Bergara, SPA @ Jam
Also appearing at the Las Vegas show will be Marky Ramone and his band the LADY KILLERS along with MOTOCRIST. Two more bands are expected to be added to the lineup. Tickets will be sold through Ticketweb.com.
It is also rumored that other former GUNS N' ROSES members might turn up at the New Year's show.
Ex-SLASH'S SNAKEPIT guitarist Keri Kelli has dismissed as "false" the rumors that he was fired by L.A. GUNS as the group's touring guitarist after he engaged in "several drunken outbursts on the L.A. GUNS/BLACK N' BLUE tour."
In a press release announcing his departure from L.A. GUNS, Kelli attributed the split to scheduling conflicts with ADLER'S APPETITE, the new band formed by ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steve Adler. "Keri has had a fantastic time playing with L.A. GUNS, and would like to thank all the fans for their continued support, but now has to concentrate on the Adler project," reads the statement. "This includes a forthcoming tour of Europe (Italy, Spain, Holland as well as the U.K.) and the upcoming recording of an album. Ex-GN'R [guitarist] Izzy Stradlin looks set to also take part in the recording.
"The split from L.A. GUNS means Keri will not be playing the forthcoming Mexican and European shows. However, he did stress that if he ever had a free schedule he would be there to fill in and help out."
As previously reported, ADLER'S APPETITE (formerly SUKI JONES), which is rounded out by RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE singer Jizzy Pearl, FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat, and ex-VINCE NEIL/RATT bassist Robbie Crane, have lined up the following shows during December:
Dec. 19 - Dayton, OH @ Hara Arena (w/ JACKYL)
Dec. 20 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues (w/ MSG)
Dec. 31 - Las Vegas, NV @ TBA
Jan. 15 - Rome, ITA @ Alpheus
Jan. 16 - Milan, ITA @ Indian's Saloon
Jan. 17 - Vicenza, ITA @ La Gabbia
Jan. 18 - Brescia, ITA @ Buddha Café
Jan. 22 - Madrid, SPA @ Madrid Arena
Jan. 23 - Barcelona, SPA @ Bikini
Jan. 24 - Bergara, SPA @ Jam
Also appearing at the Las Vegas show will be Marky Ramone and his band the LADY KILLERS along with MOTOCRIST. Two more bands are expected to be added to the lineup. Tickets will be sold through Ticketweb.com.
It is also rumored that other former GUNS N' ROSES members might turn up at the New Year's show.
JUDAS PRIEST Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL, Spain's METAL MANIA Festivals
JUDAS PRIEST have been officially confirmed to headline the 2004 installment of Italy's Gods Of Metal festival, which is scheduled to be held June 5-6 at l'Arena Parco Nord in Bologna. The group will also be topping the bill at the second edition of the Metal Mania festival, a three-day event set to take place June 25-27 in Villarobledo (Albacete), Spain. PRIEST will reportedly be performing on June 5 at Gods Of Metal and on June 26 at Metal Mania. So far, only one other band has been confirmed for the Gods Of Metal festival: Finnish neo-classical metallers STRATOVARIUS. More confirmations are expected to be announced soon.
This is how JUDAS PRIEST's summer 2004 touring schedule is shaping up so far:
Jun. 05 – Bologna, ITA @ Gods of Metal
Jun. 10-12 – Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock
Jun. 26 - Villarobledo (Albacete), SPA @ Metal Mania
JUDAS PRIEST are in talks to take part in several other European festivals next summer, including Holland's Waldrock, according to published reports.
The band, who will celebrate their 30th anniversary next year, are believed to be on the verge of signing a new major-label deal with Sony Music following their split with the Atlantic label last year. Their forthcoming CD will be the group's first to feature vocalist Rob Halford since 1990's RIAA gold-certified "Painkiller".
JUDAS PRIEST have been officially confirmed to headline the 2004 installment of Italy's Gods Of Metal festival, which is scheduled to be held June 5-6 at l'Arena Parco Nord in Bologna. The group will also be topping the bill at the second edition of the Metal Mania festival, a three-day event set to take place June 25-27 in Villarobledo (Albacete), Spain. PRIEST will reportedly be performing on June 5 at Gods Of Metal and on June 26 at Metal Mania. So far, only one other band has been confirmed for the Gods Of Metal festival: Finnish neo-classical metallers STRATOVARIUS. More confirmations are expected to be announced soon.
This is how JUDAS PRIEST's summer 2004 touring schedule is shaping up so far:
Jun. 05 – Bologna, ITA @ Gods of Metal
Jun. 10-12 – Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock
Jun. 26 - Villarobledo (Albacete), SPA @ Metal Mania
JUDAS PRIEST are in talks to take part in several other European festivals next summer, including Holland's Waldrock, according to published reports.
The band, who will celebrate their 30th anniversary next year, are believed to be on the verge of signing a new major-label deal with Sony Music following their split with the Atlantic label last year. Their forthcoming CD will be the group's first to feature vocalist Rob Halford since 1990's RIAA gold-certified "Painkiller".
THE QUILL Confirmed For MONSTER MAGNET European Tour
Sweden's THE QUILL, the band featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS/ex-FIREBIRD bassist Roger Nilsson and ex-FIREBIRD drummer Jolle Atlagic, have been added to the forthcoming MONSTER MAGNET European tour, which is scheduled to kick off on February 20 and run through April 12. Also appearing on the bill will be Norwegian rock 'n' rollers GLUECIFER.
THE QUILL's fourth album, titled "Hooray! It's a Deathtrip", was released in September through SPV/Steamhammer Records. The follow-up to last year's "Voodoo Caravan" was produced by Rickard Bengtsson (SPIRITUAL BEGGARS) and mixed by Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH).
Sweden's THE QUILL, the band featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS/ex-FIREBIRD bassist Roger Nilsson and ex-FIREBIRD drummer Jolle Atlagic, have been added to the forthcoming MONSTER MAGNET European tour, which is scheduled to kick off on February 20 and run through April 12. Also appearing on the bill will be Norwegian rock 'n' rollers GLUECIFER.
THE QUILL's fourth album, titled "Hooray! It's a Deathtrip", was released in September through SPV/Steamhammer Records. The follow-up to last year's "Voodoo Caravan" was produced by Rickard Bengtsson (SPIRITUAL BEGGARS) and mixed by Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH).
CRIMINAL To Support SIX FEET UNDER In Europe
Anglo-Chilean metallurgists CRIMINAL, featuring former PENTAGRAM frontman Anton Reisenegger, have been confirmed to support SIX FEET UNDER on a two-week tour of Europe starting on February 26. The trek will coincide with the release of CRIMINAL's fourth studio album, "No Gods No Masters", which is due out on February 23. Also on the bill are fellow Metal Blade recording artists FLESHCRAWL.
The following dates have been confirmed so far:
Feb. 26 – Essen, GER @ Zeche Carl
Feb. 27 – Eindhoven, NETH @ Effenaar
Mar. 02 – Berlin, GER @ Halford
Mar. 03 – Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle
The complete list of dates will be released shortly.
Anglo-Chilean metallurgists CRIMINAL, featuring former PENTAGRAM frontman Anton Reisenegger, have been confirmed to support SIX FEET UNDER on a two-week tour of Europe starting on February 26. The trek will coincide with the release of CRIMINAL's fourth studio album, "No Gods No Masters", which is due out on February 23. Also on the bill are fellow Metal Blade recording artists FLESHCRAWL.
The following dates have been confirmed so far:
Feb. 26 – Essen, GER @ Zeche Carl
Feb. 27 – Eindhoven, NETH @ Effenaar
Mar. 02 – Berlin, GER @ Halford
Mar. 03 – Hamburg, GER @ Markthalle
The complete list of dates will be released shortly.
GRIFFIN Enter Studio To Record Japanese Bonus Tracks
Norwegian metal act GRIFFIN are currently in the studio recording a couple of cover songs for the Japanese edition of their third full-length album, "No Holds Barred".
The CD, which will be released in Japan through Spiritual Beast Recods, will also include the video for the track "The Sentence".
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 are currently in the studio recording a couple of cover songs for the Japanese edition of their third full-length album, "No Holds Barred".
The CD, which will be released in Japan through Spiritual Beast Recods, will also include the video for the track "The Sentence".
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.
OZZY OSBOURNE Up For 'Brummie Of The Year' Award
Neil Elkes of Evening Mail is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne is among the celebrities competing for the "Brummie of the Year" award.
Creator Jon Bounds said the award was created to honor Birmingham, England-born and -bred icons who epitomize the down-to-earth qualities of the city.
He said: "The one thing that the people of Birmingham prize above all is lack of pretence and what better way to celebrate this than an award for public figures who demonstrate that quality to the world."
Nine celebrities are nominated for the grand title of "Brummie of the Year" — to be announced at an award ceremony at the Bull's Head pub on Price Street next Friday night.
Currently poet Benjamin Zephaniah leads the online poll for his principled rejection of the OBE last week, closely followed by MP Clare Short and radio favorite Les Ross.
Other nominees are Jasper Carrott, Julie Waters, Frank Skinner, Cat Deeley and Mad Malik.
Neil Elkes of Evening Mail is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne is among the celebrities competing for the "Brummie of the Year" award.
Creator Jon Bounds said the award was created to honor Birmingham, England-born and -bred icons who epitomize the down-to-earth qualities of the city.
He said: "The one thing that the people of Birmingham prize above all is lack of pretence and what better way to celebrate this than an award for public figures who demonstrate that quality to the world."
Nine celebrities are nominated for the grand title of "Brummie of the Year" — to be announced at an award ceremony at the Bull's Head pub on Price Street next Friday night.
Currently poet Benjamin Zephaniah leads the online poll for his principled rejection of the OBE last week, closely followed by MP Clare Short and radio favorite Les Ross.
Other nominees are Jasper Carrott, Julie Waters, Frank Skinner, Cat Deeley and Mad Malik.
METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Makes 'Top 40 Albums Of All Time' List
METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Makes 'Top 40 Albums Of All Time' List
METALLICA's groundbreaking 1986 release "Master of Puppets" has been named one of the Top 40 albums of all time by USA Today music critic Edna Gundersen in the daily newspaper's Dec. 5 edition. Criteria for inclusion was albums that "stand as cohesive bodies of work — not just fine collections of songs." The list was arranged chronologically and contained no rankings. Others albums that made the Top 40 include GUNS N' ROSES' "Appetite For Destruction" (1987), NINE INCH NAILS' "The Downward Spiral" (1994), NIRVANA's "Nevermind" (1991), and THE RAMONES' "The Ramones" (1976). Check out the entire list here.
METALLICA's 'Master Of Puppets' Makes 'Top 40 Albums Of All Time' List
METALLICA's groundbreaking 1986 release "Master of Puppets" has been named one of the Top 40 albums of all time by USA Today music critic Edna Gundersen in the daily newspaper's Dec. 5 edition. Criteria for inclusion was albums that "stand as cohesive bodies of work — not just fine collections of songs." The list was arranged chronologically and contained no rankings. Others albums that made the Top 40 include GUNS N' ROSES' "Appetite For Destruction" (1987), NINE INCH NAILS' "The Downward Spiral" (1994), NIRVANA's "Nevermind" (1991), and THE RAMONES' "The Ramones" (1976). Check out the entire list here.
12.05.2003
EYEBALL RECORDS GIVING AWAY A FREE, DIGITAL EP AS A HOLIDAY GIFT
Fans and supporters of Eyeball Records will be peaking into their virtual stockings and squealing with delight this December. The label has announced that instead of issuing the usual holiday greeting cards this year, they'll be giving away a free EP from Eyeball recording artist Sleep Station.
Label owner Alex Saavedra, wanted to make sure and reward the well behaved supporters of the label handsomely this year. "You'll be getting everything on your list this year" stated Saavedra, "Especially if the only thing on your list is a Sleep Station EP". In winter of 2002, Eyeball commissioned Sleep Station front man David Debiak to record what is now known as the "Von Cosel EP". The EP would be based on the very strange but true case of Dr. Carl Von Cosel as seen on the HBO "Autopsy" series.
From HBO.com:
The Strange Obsession of Dr. Carl Von Cosel
In 1934, Dr. Carl Von Cosel worked at a Key West hospital, treating patients suffering from then-incurable tuberculosis. He fell in love with a 22-year-old patient named Elena Hoyos. When she died, Von Cosel got permission from her family to build her a mausoleum. There, Von Cosel used formaldehyde to preserve the body, visiting it nightly.
Later, Von Cosel secretly moved Elena's body to his home, living with it for seven years, until his deception was uncovered by Elena's sister. Horrified at the discovery, Elena's sister took what appeared be a wax dummy to the local morgue to be autopsied. The "dummy" was actually the decayed corpse of Elena Hoyos; her bones held together with piano wire, her skin had been treated with wax, her eye sockets filled with glass replacements, and she'd been perfumed to mask the odor of decomposition.
Declared sane, Von Cosel was not charged with a crime because the statute of limitations on grave robbing had expired. Elena Hoyos was eventually buried at a secret location. Von Cosel, separated from his love, used a death mask to create a life-sized dummy of her, and lived with it until his death in 1952.
"We told David to watch the show and see if he could write a record about it" says Saavedra, "We suggested it as a dark, twisted tale about a man sleeping with a corpse". However, upon seeing the documentary and researching the story heavily, Debiak was left with a deep sense of empathy for the Doctor and saw the story as a classic romantic tale of unrequited love. The resulting five song Von Cosel EP is some of his most haunting and heartfelt work to date. Its bone chilling creepiness and depressing story makes it the perfect holiday soundtrack.
The original release of this EP was marred when another artist released an EP with a similar concept about two months before Von Cosel was scheduled to come out. It's available at www.voncosel.com for the first time.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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The Syndicate- Kathi Haruch
1801 Willow Ave. Weehawken, NJ 07086
kathi@thesyn.com p.201.864.0900 f. 201.864.3380 c.708.288.5043
40 Below Summer, The Bled, Bridge 9 Records, Eyeball Records, The Goodwill, If Hope Dies, Interference, Madball, Murder By Death, The Oval Portrait, Saosin, Sick Of it All, The Snake The Cross The Crown, Straylight Run, Terror, This Day Forward, Thorp Records
Fans and supporters of Eyeball Records will be peaking into their virtual stockings and squealing with delight this December. The label has announced that instead of issuing the usual holiday greeting cards this year, they'll be giving away a free EP from Eyeball recording artist Sleep Station.
Label owner Alex Saavedra, wanted to make sure and reward the well behaved supporters of the label handsomely this year. "You'll be getting everything on your list this year" stated Saavedra, "Especially if the only thing on your list is a Sleep Station EP". In winter of 2002, Eyeball commissioned Sleep Station front man David Debiak to record what is now known as the "Von Cosel EP". The EP would be based on the very strange but true case of Dr. Carl Von Cosel as seen on the HBO "Autopsy" series.
From HBO.com:
The Strange Obsession of Dr. Carl Von Cosel
In 1934, Dr. Carl Von Cosel worked at a Key West hospital, treating patients suffering from then-incurable tuberculosis. He fell in love with a 22-year-old patient named Elena Hoyos. When she died, Von Cosel got permission from her family to build her a mausoleum. There, Von Cosel used formaldehyde to preserve the body, visiting it nightly.
Later, Von Cosel secretly moved Elena's body to his home, living with it for seven years, until his deception was uncovered by Elena's sister. Horrified at the discovery, Elena's sister took what appeared be a wax dummy to the local morgue to be autopsied. The "dummy" was actually the decayed corpse of Elena Hoyos; her bones held together with piano wire, her skin had been treated with wax, her eye sockets filled with glass replacements, and she'd been perfumed to mask the odor of decomposition.
Declared sane, Von Cosel was not charged with a crime because the statute of limitations on grave robbing had expired. Elena Hoyos was eventually buried at a secret location. Von Cosel, separated from his love, used a death mask to create a life-sized dummy of her, and lived with it until his death in 1952.
"We told David to watch the show and see if he could write a record about it" says Saavedra, "We suggested it as a dark, twisted tale about a man sleeping with a corpse". However, upon seeing the documentary and researching the story heavily, Debiak was left with a deep sense of empathy for the Doctor and saw the story as a classic romantic tale of unrequited love. The resulting five song Von Cosel EP is some of his most haunting and heartfelt work to date. Its bone chilling creepiness and depressing story makes it the perfect holiday soundtrack.
The original release of this EP was marred when another artist released an EP with a similar concept about two months before Von Cosel was scheduled to come out. It's available at www.voncosel.com for the first time.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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The Syndicate- Kathi Haruch
1801 Willow Ave. Weehawken, NJ 07086
kathi@thesyn.com p.201.864.0900 f. 201.864.3380 c.708.288.5043
40 Below Summer, The Bled, Bridge 9 Records, Eyeball Records, The Goodwill, If Hope Dies, Interference, Madball, Murder By Death, The Oval Portrait, Saosin, Sick Of it All, The Snake The Cross The Crown, Straylight Run, Terror, This Day Forward, Thorp Records
ENGORGED has returned!
This summer… bursting forth from their fetid tombs… the death metal attack is back! Engorged and Razorback Records are proud to announce coming Summer of 2004, the long awaited and as yet untitled 3rd Engorged LP
will be ripping and slicing its way through jugulars and into mosh pits everywhere! The band is now finishing up ALL NEW material and will enter Mammoth Studios at the beginning of the new year to record their most
aggressive platter of splatterthrash yet! Fans will not be disappointed at the 8 new hyper charged gore soaked tales of creatures, monsters, killers, and fiends from the wrong side of the coffin… While it does seem hard to believe, what we are reporting does seem to be true… the unburied dead of Engorged are returning to life to commit their greatest act of murder yet… watch this site for more news as it develops
This summer… bursting forth from their fetid tombs… the death metal attack is back! Engorged and Razorback Records are proud to announce coming Summer of 2004, the long awaited and as yet untitled 3rd Engorged LP
will be ripping and slicing its way through jugulars and into mosh pits everywhere! The band is now finishing up ALL NEW material and will enter Mammoth Studios at the beginning of the new year to record their most
aggressive platter of splatterthrash yet! Fans will not be disappointed at the 8 new hyper charged gore soaked tales of creatures, monsters, killers, and fiends from the wrong side of the coffin… While it does seem hard to believe, what we are reporting does seem to be true… the unburied dead of Engorged are returning to life to commit their greatest act of murder yet… watch this site for more news as it develops
Insarexia Productions
All shows are $5, 21+, and start at 8:30pm
The Pirates Den, 300 N Broadway, Gloucester City, NJ www.SouthJerseyClubs.comThursday 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
Body Bag Cynicysm
TBA 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
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
Body Bag Cynicysm
TBA Memoir
WANT TO PLAY SHOWS OR KNOW BANDS THAT DO?
CONTACT US, METALSPENCE666@HOTMAIL.COM
610-513-2138 WWW.INSAREXIA.COM YOU WIL GET PAID
INSAREXIA PRODUCTIONS BRINGS YOU METAL SHOWS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE PIRATES DEN BEGINNING IN DECEMBER
All shows are $5, 21+, and start at 8:30pm
The Pirates Den, 300 N Broadway, Gloucester City, NJ www.SouthJerseyClubs.comThursday 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
Body Bag Cynicysm
TBA 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
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
Body Bag Cynicysm
TBA Memoir
WANT TO PLAY SHOWS OR KNOW BANDS THAT DO?
CONTACT US, METALSPENCE666@HOTMAIL.COM
610-513-2138 WWW.INSAREXIA.COM YOU WIL GET PAID
INSAREXIA PRODUCTIONS BRINGS YOU METAL SHOWS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE PIRATES DEN BEGINNING IN DECEMBER
Place of Skulls update!!!
Well brothers and sisters, time for another look into our world of rock 'n' roll...the way we see it.
A year and a half ago, armed with an idea to bring together our styles and imagery to a single musical force, we laid down the groundwork for what we envisioned to be (and dubbed by the press) a super-group of doom metal. Together, we've stuck it out despite the pressure and stress of being in a band with members living in different states... not really the small feat it appears on the surface.
We've now come to an amicable and agreed decision that to continue this arrangement is no longer feasible. The travel to and fro has become more of a burden than we probably admitted to ourselves in the beginning…and scheduling our personal responsibilities and commitments to an ever-changing calendar is just no longer worth it. So as of now, Victor, Tim, & Dennis will continue onward with Place of Skulls, and Wino with The Hidden Hand.
We especially regret the disappointment that some of you may feel about this decision. We know from your feedback that a lot of anticipation was building for a tour of live performances. Again, we truly regret that this can't happen. Never the less, we're very thankful to have "With Vision" as a result of this relatively short working relationship. We feel confident and appreciative that we succeeded in bringing you a classic album that will leave it's mark.
The shows that are already confirmed for PoS, as well as international tour plans, will go ahead as scheduled but without Wino.
From hearsay and offhand remarks, we know there's a number of you who've "straddled the fence" from the beginning where Place of Skulls is concerned. Sometimes we may come from a place or point of view that clashes with many of your own philosophies. That same backlash has been felt by The Hidden Hand. None of us are trying to push agenda's here…politics and religions are the never-ending arguments that will never be 100% solved in this life. We propose an agreement to disagree where it may apply, and lets get on together with the enjoyment of some heavy ass music.
We've gained many new fans since the release of "With Vision", and we (Place of Skulls & The Hidden Hand) hope you'll all stick around for the next chapter.
We speak with reciprocating respect and admiration for one another, and our respective bands, in saying our friendships remain strong and intact. Our only regret is that we won't be able to fulfill the expectations of what could have been.
Sincerely,
Victor, Wino, Tim, & Dennis
[ www.placeofskulls.com ]
*The new show dates that were recently announced are all still on, and the band will be performing as a three-piece once again.
12/12 Pittsburgh PA @ 31st Street Pub w/ Penance, Red Giant
12/13 Cleveland OH @ Pirates Cove w/ Penance, Red Giant
12/14 Philadelphia PA @ The Khyber w/ Hellblock 6, Pennsylvania Connection, Dragon Green
01/09 Raleigh NC @ King's Barcade
01/10 Atlanta GA @ 9 Lives Saloon
01/11 Nashville TN @ The Asylum w/ Life Beyond, Kane
01/17 Brooklyn NY @ Northsix
01/18 Baltimore MD @ The Ottobar
Well brothers and sisters, time for another look into our world of rock 'n' roll...the way we see it.
A year and a half ago, armed with an idea to bring together our styles and imagery to a single musical force, we laid down the groundwork for what we envisioned to be (and dubbed by the press) a super-group of doom metal. Together, we've stuck it out despite the pressure and stress of being in a band with members living in different states... not really the small feat it appears on the surface.
We've now come to an amicable and agreed decision that to continue this arrangement is no longer feasible. The travel to and fro has become more of a burden than we probably admitted to ourselves in the beginning…and scheduling our personal responsibilities and commitments to an ever-changing calendar is just no longer worth it. So as of now, Victor, Tim, & Dennis will continue onward with Place of Skulls, and Wino with The Hidden Hand.
We especially regret the disappointment that some of you may feel about this decision. We know from your feedback that a lot of anticipation was building for a tour of live performances. Again, we truly regret that this can't happen. Never the less, we're very thankful to have "With Vision" as a result of this relatively short working relationship. We feel confident and appreciative that we succeeded in bringing you a classic album that will leave it's mark.
The shows that are already confirmed for PoS, as well as international tour plans, will go ahead as scheduled but without Wino.
From hearsay and offhand remarks, we know there's a number of you who've "straddled the fence" from the beginning where Place of Skulls is concerned. Sometimes we may come from a place or point of view that clashes with many of your own philosophies. That same backlash has been felt by The Hidden Hand. None of us are trying to push agenda's here…politics and religions are the never-ending arguments that will never be 100% solved in this life. We propose an agreement to disagree where it may apply, and lets get on together with the enjoyment of some heavy ass music.
We've gained many new fans since the release of "With Vision", and we (Place of Skulls & The Hidden Hand) hope you'll all stick around for the next chapter.
We speak with reciprocating respect and admiration for one another, and our respective bands, in saying our friendships remain strong and intact. Our only regret is that we won't be able to fulfill the expectations of what could have been.
Sincerely,
Victor, Wino, Tim, & Dennis
[ www.placeofskulls.com ]
*The new show dates that were recently announced are all still on, and the band will be performing as a three-piece once again.
12/12 Pittsburgh PA @ 31st Street Pub w/ Penance, Red Giant
12/13 Cleveland OH @ Pirates Cove w/ Penance, Red Giant
12/14 Philadelphia PA @ The Khyber w/ Hellblock 6, Pennsylvania Connection, Dragon Green
01/09 Raleigh NC @ King's Barcade
01/10 Atlanta GA @ 9 Lives Saloon
01/11 Nashville TN @ The Asylum w/ Life Beyond, Kane
01/17 Brooklyn NY @ Northsix
01/18 Baltimore MD @ The Ottobar
12.04.2003
SIDE EFFECTS - "Traitors Excution
XTREEM MUSIC promotions presents:
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SIDE EFFECTS - "Traitors Excution"
1. www.frigidnet.com
2. The Illitarate Reigns Here
3. Big Butts Rules The World
4. Just A Tool
5. After You Be Dead
6. Don't talk Behind My Back
7. Shot Down
8. Born On Your Knees To Them
9. Scums Of Society
10. Alienation T.V.
11. Mind Paralization
12. Praying For The Last Breathe
13. Side Effects
14. Pseudo Intellectualism
- ENGLISH -
Brazil's SIDE EFFECTS was born in the beginning of 1997 with the intention of playing fast and brutal Death Metal with Thrash Metal influences. Between '98 and '99 the band recorded two demo tapes getting a more brutal and aggressive style with each one.
In December 2000, the band entered the studio once again this time to record their debut album "Traitors Execution", but due to problems with time, equipment and specially money, the CD took a year and a half to be ready.
In October 2002, SIDE EFFECTS signed a deal with Hate Strom Records for the release of "Traitors Execution" which was finally released in summer 2003. The album has 14 songs of a fast and violent Death Metal with Grind and Thrash influences.
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Los brasile๑os SIDE EFFECTS naci๓ a principios de 1997 con la intenci๓n de tocar un rแpido y brutal Death Metal con influencias the Thrash Metal. Entre el '98 y el '99, la banda grab๓ dos demos obteniendo un sonido mแs brutal y agresivo en cada una de ellas.
En Diciembre del 2000, la banda entr๓ en estudio de nuevo ้sta vez para grabar su primer แlbum "Traitors Execution", pero debido a problemas con el tiempo, equipo y especialmente dinero, el CD tard๓ un a๑o y medio en completarse.
En Octubre del 2002, SIDE EFFECTS firm๓ un contrato con Hate Storm Records para la edici๓n de "Traitors Execution" que finalmente sali๓ en verano del 2003. El แlbum contiene 14 temas de un rแpido y violento Death Metal con influencias de Grind y Thrash.
HATE STORM REC. / c/o Jorge D.C. Gecov / P.O. Box 16592 / 03149-970/ Sโo Paulo-S.P. / BRAZIL
e-mail: gecov_hatestorm@hotmail.com - Website: http://www.hatestorm.com
XTREEM MUSIC promotions presents:
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SIDE EFFECTS - "Traitors Excution"
1. www.frigidnet.com
2. The Illitarate Reigns Here
3. Big Butts Rules The World
4. Just A Tool
5. After You Be Dead
6. Don't talk Behind My Back
7. Shot Down
8. Born On Your Knees To Them
9. Scums Of Society
10. Alienation T.V.
11. Mind Paralization
12. Praying For The Last Breathe
13. Side Effects
14. Pseudo Intellectualism
- ENGLISH -
Brazil's SIDE EFFECTS was born in the beginning of 1997 with the intention of playing fast and brutal Death Metal with Thrash Metal influences. Between '98 and '99 the band recorded two demo tapes getting a more brutal and aggressive style with each one.
In December 2000, the band entered the studio once again this time to record their debut album "Traitors Execution", but due to problems with time, equipment and specially money, the CD took a year and a half to be ready.
In October 2002, SIDE EFFECTS signed a deal with Hate Strom Records for the release of "Traitors Execution" which was finally released in summer 2003. The album has 14 songs of a fast and violent Death Metal with Grind and Thrash influences.
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- ESPAัOL -
Los brasile๑os SIDE EFFECTS naci๓ a principios de 1997 con la intenci๓n de tocar un rแpido y brutal Death Metal con influencias the Thrash Metal. Entre el '98 y el '99, la banda grab๓ dos demos obteniendo un sonido mแs brutal y agresivo en cada una de ellas.
En Diciembre del 2000, la banda entr๓ en estudio de nuevo ้sta vez para grabar su primer แlbum "Traitors Execution", pero debido a problemas con el tiempo, equipo y especialmente dinero, el CD tard๓ un a๑o y medio en completarse.
En Octubre del 2002, SIDE EFFECTS firm๓ un contrato con Hate Storm Records para la edici๓n de "Traitors Execution" que finalmente sali๓ en verano del 2003. El แlbum contiene 14 temas de un rแpido y violento Death Metal con influencias de Grind y Thrash.
HATE STORM REC. / c/o Jorge D.C. Gecov / P.O. Box 16592 / 03149-970/ Sโo Paulo-S.P. / BRAZIL
e-mail: gecov_hatestorm@hotmail.com - Website: http://www.hatestorm.com
Baltimore’s GORMAN PROPHECY Signs to Screaming Ferret Wreckords
Baltimore’s GORMAN PROPHECY Signs to Screaming Ferret Wreckords
Winter Performance Confirmed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2003 has been a very productive year for the Baltimore-based, alternative metal band Gorman Prophecy. The band recently signed with Screaming Ferret Wreckords and had a successful summer of touring. After being courted by several labels, the band made the decision to make Screaming Ferret Wreckords their home. Drummer, George Betz, commended the decision, "I think signing with Screaming Ferret Wreckords will be a good thing for both the band and the label due to the impact this band has made in the last year and a half it’s been together. I liked the friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere and that they were upfront and honest with us."
Gorman Prophecy’s management team, CMT Productions, has also been pleased with the signing, saying, "Working with Screaming Ferret Wreckords is a pleasure. We find them to be extremely band-friendly in their negotiations and efforts."
Throughout this year, Gorman Prophecy was able to spread their name touring around the United States, hitting larger shows such as Milwaukee Metal Fest XVII, New Jersey Metal Meltdown, Metal Mindrage II, Metal Nation, as well as an appearance for the troops in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by the USO. The band has also secured an endorsement by Dirtbag Clothing in San Francisco, CA.
Gorman Prophecy is already receiving a warm reception, having rocked the fans and the bands they played alongside over the summer.
Dry Kill Logic vocalist Cliff Rigano hinted at the band’s potential, "Gorman Prophecy is like an iceberg waiting for the Titanic. They will sink your ass!"
Thundercore guitarist, Rob Mason, concurred, "Gorman Prophecy is one of the hardest hitting metal bands we’ve ever jammed with. They put on a hell of a show!"
The band is now in the studio working on their debut album and preparing themselves for their ascension to the ranks of the metal elite. Comprised of Matt Myers (vocals), Allan Young (guitars), Charles Gorman (bass) and George Betz (drums), Gorman Prophecy was fully assembled in 2002. They quickly made a name for themselves in the alternative metal scene by weaving together their various musical influences. Their fan-friendly off-stage manner and psycho, high-energy onstage performance is a rare blend in the metal scene today.
The band Nothingface may have summed up Gorman Prophecy best, "Great band! Great music! Great metal!"
Next on tap for the band is a performance at the "Merry Metal Christmas" party at the ThunderDome on December 20, 2003.
Screaming Ferret Records, an upstart organization based in New Hampshire, is the home of such diverse acts as the reunited Nuclear Assault, Meliah Rage, Comadose, Tearabyte, CSDO, etc. For info on the label and the band, please visit their websites.
For more information on Gorman Prophecy, visit the group's official web site at www.gormanprophecy.com
Visit Screaming Ferret Wreckords online at www.screamingferret.com
Screaming Ferret Wreckords, LLC
PO Box 56
Hillsboro, New Hampshire 03244
(603)770-0648
info@screamingferret.comwww.screamingferret.com
Baltimore’s GORMAN PROPHECY Signs to Screaming Ferret Wreckords
Winter Performance Confirmed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2003 has been a very productive year for the Baltimore-based, alternative metal band Gorman Prophecy. The band recently signed with Screaming Ferret Wreckords and had a successful summer of touring. After being courted by several labels, the band made the decision to make Screaming Ferret Wreckords their home. Drummer, George Betz, commended the decision, "I think signing with Screaming Ferret Wreckords will be a good thing for both the band and the label due to the impact this band has made in the last year and a half it’s been together. I liked the friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere and that they were upfront and honest with us."
Gorman Prophecy’s management team, CMT Productions, has also been pleased with the signing, saying, "Working with Screaming Ferret Wreckords is a pleasure. We find them to be extremely band-friendly in their negotiations and efforts."
Throughout this year, Gorman Prophecy was able to spread their name touring around the United States, hitting larger shows such as Milwaukee Metal Fest XVII, New Jersey Metal Meltdown, Metal Mindrage II, Metal Nation, as well as an appearance for the troops in Atlanta, Georgia, sponsored by the USO. The band has also secured an endorsement by Dirtbag Clothing in San Francisco, CA.
Gorman Prophecy is already receiving a warm reception, having rocked the fans and the bands they played alongside over the summer.
Dry Kill Logic vocalist Cliff Rigano hinted at the band’s potential, "Gorman Prophecy is like an iceberg waiting for the Titanic. They will sink your ass!"
Thundercore guitarist, Rob Mason, concurred, "Gorman Prophecy is one of the hardest hitting metal bands we’ve ever jammed with. They put on a hell of a show!"
The band is now in the studio working on their debut album and preparing themselves for their ascension to the ranks of the metal elite. Comprised of Matt Myers (vocals), Allan Young (guitars), Charles Gorman (bass) and George Betz (drums), Gorman Prophecy was fully assembled in 2002. They quickly made a name for themselves in the alternative metal scene by weaving together their various musical influences. Their fan-friendly off-stage manner and psycho, high-energy onstage performance is a rare blend in the metal scene today.
The band Nothingface may have summed up Gorman Prophecy best, "Great band! Great music! Great metal!"
Next on tap for the band is a performance at the "Merry Metal Christmas" party at the ThunderDome on December 20, 2003.
Screaming Ferret Records, an upstart organization based in New Hampshire, is the home of such diverse acts as the reunited Nuclear Assault, Meliah Rage, Comadose, Tearabyte, CSDO, etc. For info on the label and the band, please visit their websites.
For more information on Gorman Prophecy, visit the group's official web site at www.gormanprophecy.com
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12.03.2003
CARNAL FORGE To Film Concert DVD
Swedish thrashers CARNAL FORGE will record their first live DVD at the end of January. In addition to live performance footage, the DVD will contain lots of bonus material.
CARNAL FORGE will enter Studio Underground on February 5 to begin recording their fifth full-length release, tentatively due next summer through Century Media Records. 12-13 songs will be recorded for the follow-up to this year's "The More You Suffer", and will feature a musical direction described by guitarist Jari Kuusisto as "[picking] up from where the last album stopped. The new songs are a little bit more aggressive, but all of you that liked our previous albums won't get disappointed."
Swedish thrashers CARNAL FORGE will record their first live DVD at the end of January. In addition to live performance footage, the DVD will contain lots of bonus material.
CARNAL FORGE will enter Studio Underground on February 5 to begin recording their fifth full-length release, tentatively due next summer through Century Media Records. 12-13 songs will be recorded for the follow-up to this year's "The More You Suffer", and will feature a musical direction described by guitarist Jari Kuusisto as "[picking] up from where the last album stopped. The new songs are a little bit more aggressive, but all of you that liked our previous albums won't get disappointed."
GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Announces More Solo Dates
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has announced the following solo dates during December:
Dec. 07 - New York, NY @ Pianos (w/ Angela McClusky)
Dec. 16 - Los Angeles, CA @ Lava Lounge (benefit show)
As previously reported, Stinson's as-yet-untitled solo album was recorded primarily over two months in a studio owned by friend Charles Thompson (a.k.a. Frank Black). 16 songs were tracked for the CD, which includes contributions from A PERFECT CIRCLE drummer Josh Freese, Jason Freese on saxophone, CATHOLICS and former JACK LOGAN guitarist Dave Phillips, former PERFECT drummer Gersh, and GN'R guitarist Richard Fortus and keyboardist Dizzy Reed. An early 2004 release through an as-yet-undetermined label is expected.
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has announced the following solo dates during December:
Dec. 07 - New York, NY @ Pianos (w/ Angela McClusky)
Dec. 16 - Los Angeles, CA @ Lava Lounge (benefit show)
As previously reported, Stinson's as-yet-untitled solo album was recorded primarily over two months in a studio owned by friend Charles Thompson (a.k.a. Frank Black). 16 songs were tracked for the CD, which includes contributions from A PERFECT CIRCLE drummer Josh Freese, Jason Freese on saxophone, CATHOLICS and former JACK LOGAN guitarist Dave Phillips, former PERFECT drummer Gersh, and GN'R guitarist Richard Fortus and keyboardist Dizzy Reed. An early 2004 release through an as-yet-undetermined label is expected.
Former SAIGON KICK Singer To Make Entire Album Available For Free Download
Former SAIGON KICK vocalist Matt Kramer has posted the following message on his official web site:
"If you've been really, really, naughty this year, what I'm going to do on Christmas day, from Dec. 24 to Dec. 26, I'm changing my ways, and turning from the Grinch into Santa, and I'm giving away the entire 'War & Peas' album!!!! On mp3 format!!! Unedited!!!!! All songs!!! Really!!!! I figured who better to pirate me than myself? So everyone that comes to MattKramer.net can download the entire mp3 version of my debut solo disc!!!!! Can't be true? Come to MattKramer.net and get your gift old saint Matt is giving this Christmas!!!
"You know what? Fuck it !!! I'm going to put it back up on new years day also!!!!!! If you like it, get the real thing and order a CD. It will be a lot better quality than the mp3 version. And also it includes the artwork and lyrics.
"This is a promotion for M-Tunes. We will follow this with a more affordable downloadable album for sale at a reduced price from the CD price, which will include all artwork & lyrics. With no shipping charge!"
Former SAIGON KICK vocalist Matt Kramer has posted the following message on his official web site:
"If you've been really, really, naughty this year, what I'm going to do on Christmas day, from Dec. 24 to Dec. 26, I'm changing my ways, and turning from the Grinch into Santa, and I'm giving away the entire 'War & Peas' album!!!! On mp3 format!!! Unedited!!!!! All songs!!! Really!!!! I figured who better to pirate me than myself? So everyone that comes to MattKramer.net can download the entire mp3 version of my debut solo disc!!!!! Can't be true? Come to MattKramer.net and get your gift old saint Matt is giving this Christmas!!!
"You know what? Fuck it !!! I'm going to put it back up on new years day also!!!!!! If you like it, get the real thing and order a CD. It will be a lot better quality than the mp3 version. And also it includes the artwork and lyrics.
"This is a promotion for M-Tunes. We will follow this with a more affordable downloadable album for sale at a reduced price from the CD price, which will include all artwork & lyrics. With no shipping charge!"
ZYKLON: Mexican Tour Cancelled
Norway's ZYKLON, the band featuring Zamoth (a.k.a. Samoth) and Trym of EMPEROR, have cancelled their previously announced Mexican tour.
The following is Samoth's official statement on the matter:
"We were supposed to leave for Mexico today for a 3-show headline tour. The UK agent who dealt with this particular tour called us up at rehearsal on Monday saying it's not gonna happen, because the Mexican promoter Carlo Hernandez have failed to buy the plane tickets in time, and now refuses to buy any because they apparently are too expensive all of a sudden. I must say we are very disappointed and surprised in the lack of professionalism. It's not only unfortunate for us as we have turned down other interesting offers to do this tour, but most of all for all the die-hard Mexican fans who wanted to see us. All we can say is that this situation is totally beyond our control. We don't really wanna put any blame on anybody, but it just sucks that we have to deal with such incompetence. We hope we get another opportunity to come back to Mexico. A mighty hail to all the Mexican Metal brothers for supporting us!"
Norway's ZYKLON, the band featuring Zamoth (a.k.a. Samoth) and Trym of EMPEROR, have cancelled their previously announced Mexican tour.
The following is Samoth's official statement on the matter:
"We were supposed to leave for Mexico today for a 3-show headline tour. The UK agent who dealt with this particular tour called us up at rehearsal on Monday saying it's not gonna happen, because the Mexican promoter Carlo Hernandez have failed to buy the plane tickets in time, and now refuses to buy any because they apparently are too expensive all of a sudden. I must say we are very disappointed and surprised in the lack of professionalism. It's not only unfortunate for us as we have turned down other interesting offers to do this tour, but most of all for all the die-hard Mexican fans who wanted to see us. All we can say is that this situation is totally beyond our control. We don't really wanna put any blame on anybody, but it just sucks that we have to deal with such incompetence. We hope we get another opportunity to come back to Mexico. A mighty hail to all the Mexican Metal brothers for supporting us!"
INCANTATION Cancel Chilean Tour Dates, Slam Session Guitarist
INCANTATION have been forced to cancel their previously announced Chilean tour dates due to the alleged incompetence of their Chilean tour promoter.
The following is the band's official statement on the matter:
"INCANTATION and Tumba Records would like to apologize to the Chilean metal fans because INCANTATION are unable to play on their 'Rotting With Your Christ' South American tour due to the Chilean promoter (Art Productions) has been missing for some time now and has not been in touch with the band or Tumba Records (INCANTATION's South American booking agent). INCANTATION and Tumba Records gave Art Production every chance possible to make the shows happen all the way up to the day before the shows. All INCANTATION and Tumba Records got were false promises. It is unfortunate for INCANTATION, the fans, the Chilean bands playing the shows, and all other people involved. INCANTATION is looking forward to working with someone else in the future in Chile to spread their blasphemous death metal. INCANTATION wants to send out a death metal hail to all of our true Chilean metal brothers for their understanding in this unfortunate dilemma and for sure they will return!
"INCANTATION would like to send out a big apology to Tumba Records regarding [guitarist] Tom Pioli (for wasting their money on food, accomodations and international airfare). Also apologies to the Brazilian fans, (for having this retard loser representing INCANTATION), local promoters (for spending there money on hotels and airfare, because they didn't even want him in their town, so they paid for him to leave), captain and crew from BRA Trasportes Aereos airlines flight 9524 (for smoking on the plane and acting like he didn't know that they didn't allow smoking.) and anyone else who had the misfortune of coming in contact with the biggest loser piece of shit. INCANTATION are sorry for his disrespect, if they would have known this they would never have worked with him in the first place. Incantation have never officially bad mouthed a session/member before, but he is definitely the most inconsiderate, unappreciative, disrespectful, disgrace of human life Incantation has ever worked with. INCANTATION'a dedicated members Joey, John and Kyle are regretful for working with this miserable, every 5 minute pill popping, stupid, mental case fucking douche bag. Fuck off and die!!!
"This statement was made because Tom was giving both the band and Tumba Records ultimatums with the consequences of bad mouthing both Tumba Records and INCANTATION. Of course Tumba and INCANTATION did not cave into his ultimatums, but feel that the public need to know that Tom will be bad mouthing the tour and doing what he can to try to make himself feel better for fumbling a great opportunity for himself."
INCANTATION have been forced to cancel their previously announced Chilean tour dates due to the alleged incompetence of their Chilean tour promoter.
The following is the band's official statement on the matter:
"INCANTATION and Tumba Records would like to apologize to the Chilean metal fans because INCANTATION are unable to play on their 'Rotting With Your Christ' South American tour due to the Chilean promoter (Art Productions) has been missing for some time now and has not been in touch with the band or Tumba Records (INCANTATION's South American booking agent). INCANTATION and Tumba Records gave Art Production every chance possible to make the shows happen all the way up to the day before the shows. All INCANTATION and Tumba Records got were false promises. It is unfortunate for INCANTATION, the fans, the Chilean bands playing the shows, and all other people involved. INCANTATION is looking forward to working with someone else in the future in Chile to spread their blasphemous death metal. INCANTATION wants to send out a death metal hail to all of our true Chilean metal brothers for their understanding in this unfortunate dilemma and for sure they will return!
"INCANTATION would like to send out a big apology to Tumba Records regarding [guitarist] Tom Pioli (for wasting their money on food, accomodations and international airfare). Also apologies to the Brazilian fans, (for having this retard loser representing INCANTATION), local promoters (for spending there money on hotels and airfare, because they didn't even want him in their town, so they paid for him to leave), captain and crew from BRA Trasportes Aereos airlines flight 9524 (for smoking on the plane and acting like he didn't know that they didn't allow smoking.) and anyone else who had the misfortune of coming in contact with the biggest loser piece of shit. INCANTATION are sorry for his disrespect, if they would have known this they would never have worked with him in the first place. Incantation have never officially bad mouthed a session/member before, but he is definitely the most inconsiderate, unappreciative, disrespectful, disgrace of human life Incantation has ever worked with. INCANTATION'a dedicated members Joey, John and Kyle are regretful for working with this miserable, every 5 minute pill popping, stupid, mental case fucking douche bag. Fuck off and die!!!
"This statement was made because Tom was giving both the band and Tumba Records ultimatums with the consequences of bad mouthing both Tumba Records and INCANTATION. Of course Tumba and INCANTATION did not cave into his ultimatums, but feel that the public need to know that Tom will be bad mouthing the tour and doing what he can to try to make himself feel better for fumbling a great opportunity for himself."
LIZZY BORDEN Bassist Gets 'Lynched'
LIZZY BORDEN/LEGACY bassist Marten Andersson will be joining DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB guitarist George Lynch on his upcoming U.S. tour. "Marten feels very honored and privileged to get this opportunity to join George on his tour, it will be a great time!" reads a post on Andersson's web site.
Confirmed dates:
Dec. 04 - Palo Alto, CA -The Edge
Dec. 05 - Sacramento, CA - Roadhouse
Dec. 06 - Concord, CA - Bourbon Street
Dec. 11 - Santa Ana, CA- The Galaxy Theatre
Dec. 12 - Studio City, CA - Platinum Live
Dec. 13 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
Dec. 17 - Mt. Clemens, MI - Hayloft Liquor Stand
Dec. 18 - Bloomington, IL - JuJu's Night Club
Dec. 19 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues (w/ MSG)
Dec. 20 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues (w/ MSG)
George Lynch's touring lineup will consist of the following musicians:
George Lynch (DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB) - Guitars
Chas West (BONHAM) - Vocals
Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN/LEGACY) - Bass
Michael "Fro" Frowein (LYNCH/PILSON) – Drums
LIZZY BORDEN/LEGACY bassist Marten Andersson will be joining DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB guitarist George Lynch on his upcoming U.S. tour. "Marten feels very honored and privileged to get this opportunity to join George on his tour, it will be a great time!" reads a post on Andersson's web site.
Confirmed dates:
Dec. 04 - Palo Alto, CA -The Edge
Dec. 05 - Sacramento, CA - Roadhouse
Dec. 06 - Concord, CA - Bourbon Street
Dec. 11 - Santa Ana, CA- The Galaxy Theatre
Dec. 12 - Studio City, CA - Platinum Live
Dec. 13 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
Dec. 17 - Mt. Clemens, MI - Hayloft Liquor Stand
Dec. 18 - Bloomington, IL - JuJu's Night Club
Dec. 19 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues (w/ MSG)
Dec. 20 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues (w/ MSG)
George Lynch's touring lineup will consist of the following musicians:
George Lynch (DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB) - Guitars
Chas West (BONHAM) - Vocals
Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN/LEGACY) - Bass
Michael "Fro" Frowein (LYNCH/PILSON) – Drums
VAN HALEN: HAGAR Reunion Update
The Van Halen Mailing List (www.van-halen.org) has issued the following update regarding the recent rumors of a possible VAN HALEN reunion with former singer Sammy Hagar:
"As with all VAN HALEN rumors, this needs to be taken with a grain of salt, but the following has been confirmed by a fairly reliable source within the VAN HALEN 'inner circle'.
- The Sammy Hagar press release is true. Hagar visited with '5150' producer and FOREIGNER guitarist Mick Jones in August. Jones told Hagar that he had recently spoken with Alex Van Halen, and that Alex sent his regards. Jones gave Hagar Alex's number and encouraged him to give Alex a call. Sammy did, and the two exchanged pleasantries. In September, Sammy spent an afternoon and evening with Alex. Eddie Van Halen was contacted by the two, but was busy with his son, but promised to call Hagar soon. Hagar and Eddie have spoken on the phone regularly during the month of October.
- During this time, Alex, Eddie and Hagar discussed the status of their back catalog with Warner Brothers (which is undergoing a change in ownership). Alex apparently was very concerned that the new owners would look to 'cash in' on the VAN HALEN catalog by issuing 'Best Ofs' and sticking the songs on compilations. Hagar, having lived with Capitol Records constantly repackaging his old material, agreed. Since VAN HALEN is without any management, Hagar suggested that his manager, Irving Azoff, be allowed to handle any ideas or proposals Warner Brothers had for the back catalog. The Van Halen brothers agreed, and if Warner Brothers is going to release any VAN HALEN material, they will have to go through Azoff.
- There HAVE been discussions about reforming the VAN HAGAR lineup. These discussions mostly revolve around the desire to release 'Between The Two Of Us' which has also been called 'Between Us Two'. Originally recorded during the 'Balance' sessions, and recorded again during what would become the tracks for the 'Twister' soundtrack, the song has been described as 'Dreams' meets 'Unchained' and several feel it is the best VAN HAGAR collaboration ever.
- HOWEVER, there is a lot to still be discussed. Sammy Hagar does not want to disband his solo group, THE WABORITAS, and has made it clear that if he were to rejoin VAN HALEN, he would want to be able to continue to record and tour with them. Surprisingly, Eddie Van Halen has no problems with this, and has suggested a 'GENESIS' type of situation, where the group will do an album-tour cycle, then take an extended break to pursue other projects. Eddie does not want to get locked into a contract with a record company for anything more than a single album release, and wants to be able to work on other non-VAN HALEN projects.
- Neither Hagar nor the Van Halen brothers want to tour without new material.
- Alex Van Halen does not want to tour excessively, and does not want to tour outside North America, with the exception of 'one ofs' for major shows internationally.
- There is still bad blood between Hagar's road crew, which is primarily made up of former members of VAN HALEN's road crew that were unceremoniously dumped by VAN HALEN during the time that Ray Danniels managed the group, and the VAN HALEN brothers.
- Michael Anthony has been in contact with the Van Halen brothers, and it is understood (although it is not clear who created this 'understanding') that he will be involved in any 'VAN HALEN' projects, but will not be involved in Eddie's other plans (Eddie has taken to playing all instruments himself while working during the last three years). Alex Van Halen did not have any problems with Michael Anthony playing on Sammy Hagar's shows, but asked him not to play with David Lee Roth, as there is still ill-feelings regarding an attempt to work with Roth in 2000.
- A ridiculous number of bands and management companies, including representatives for KISS, AEROSMITH, BON JOVI and others have contacted Azoff about the possibility of creating a co-headlining stadium/arena tour. Azoff has made it clear that you cannot have a tour with a group does not exist."
The Van Halen Mailing List (www.van-halen.org) has issued the following update regarding the recent rumors of a possible VAN HALEN reunion with former singer Sammy Hagar:
"As with all VAN HALEN rumors, this needs to be taken with a grain of salt, but the following has been confirmed by a fairly reliable source within the VAN HALEN 'inner circle'.
- The Sammy Hagar press release is true. Hagar visited with '5150' producer and FOREIGNER guitarist Mick Jones in August. Jones told Hagar that he had recently spoken with Alex Van Halen, and that Alex sent his regards. Jones gave Hagar Alex's number and encouraged him to give Alex a call. Sammy did, and the two exchanged pleasantries. In September, Sammy spent an afternoon and evening with Alex. Eddie Van Halen was contacted by the two, but was busy with his son, but promised to call Hagar soon. Hagar and Eddie have spoken on the phone regularly during the month of October.
- During this time, Alex, Eddie and Hagar discussed the status of their back catalog with Warner Brothers (which is undergoing a change in ownership). Alex apparently was very concerned that the new owners would look to 'cash in' on the VAN HALEN catalog by issuing 'Best Ofs' and sticking the songs on compilations. Hagar, having lived with Capitol Records constantly repackaging his old material, agreed. Since VAN HALEN is without any management, Hagar suggested that his manager, Irving Azoff, be allowed to handle any ideas or proposals Warner Brothers had for the back catalog. The Van Halen brothers agreed, and if Warner Brothers is going to release any VAN HALEN material, they will have to go through Azoff.
- There HAVE been discussions about reforming the VAN HAGAR lineup. These discussions mostly revolve around the desire to release 'Between The Two Of Us' which has also been called 'Between Us Two'. Originally recorded during the 'Balance' sessions, and recorded again during what would become the tracks for the 'Twister' soundtrack, the song has been described as 'Dreams' meets 'Unchained' and several feel it is the best VAN HAGAR collaboration ever.
- HOWEVER, there is a lot to still be discussed. Sammy Hagar does not want to disband his solo group, THE WABORITAS, and has made it clear that if he were to rejoin VAN HALEN, he would want to be able to continue to record and tour with them. Surprisingly, Eddie Van Halen has no problems with this, and has suggested a 'GENESIS' type of situation, where the group will do an album-tour cycle, then take an extended break to pursue other projects. Eddie does not want to get locked into a contract with a record company for anything more than a single album release, and wants to be able to work on other non-VAN HALEN projects.
- Neither Hagar nor the Van Halen brothers want to tour without new material.
- Alex Van Halen does not want to tour excessively, and does not want to tour outside North America, with the exception of 'one ofs' for major shows internationally.
- There is still bad blood between Hagar's road crew, which is primarily made up of former members of VAN HALEN's road crew that were unceremoniously dumped by VAN HALEN during the time that Ray Danniels managed the group, and the VAN HALEN brothers.
- Michael Anthony has been in contact with the Van Halen brothers, and it is understood (although it is not clear who created this 'understanding') that he will be involved in any 'VAN HALEN' projects, but will not be involved in Eddie's other plans (Eddie has taken to playing all instruments himself while working during the last three years). Alex Van Halen did not have any problems with Michael Anthony playing on Sammy Hagar's shows, but asked him not to play with David Lee Roth, as there is still ill-feelings regarding an attempt to work with Roth in 2000.
- A ridiculous number of bands and management companies, including representatives for KISS, AEROSMITH, BON JOVI and others have contacted Azoff about the possibility of creating a co-headlining stadium/arena tour. Azoff has made it clear that you cannot have a tour with a group does not exist."
DARK FUNERAL Sign With REGAIN, Live Album Due In March
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have signed with Regain Records following their split with MNW/No Fashion Records earlier in the year. The group's first release for Regain will be their as-yet-untitled live album recorded on their recent South American tour, due on March 29.
The complete track listing for the album is as follows:
01. The Arrival Of Satan's Empire
02. An Apprentice Of Satan
03. The Dawn No More Rises
04. Thy Legions Come
05. Hail Murder
06. Goddess Of Sodomy
07. The Secrets Of The Black Arts
08. Vobiscum Satanas
09. Shadows Over Transylvania
10. Open The Gates
11. Ineffable Kings Of Darkness
12. Thus I Have Spoken
14. My Dark Desires
15. Armageddon Finally Comes
DARK FUNERAL are currently writing material for their next studio album, tentatively due in late 2004. As previously reported, DARK FUNERAL have been confirmed for the Piorno Rock Festival 2004, which is set to take place on Saturday, February 28 in Pinos Puentes (Granada), Spain. Other bands scheduled to appear at the event so far are MOONSPELL, ENSLAVED, AMON AMARTH, AXXIS, CAGE, CALLENISH CIRCLE, DESTRUCTION, EPICA, FINNTROLL, EVERGREY, IRON SAVIOR, KAMELOT, SEPULTURA, TANKARD and VANDEN PLAS.
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have signed with Regain Records following their split with MNW/No Fashion Records earlier in the year. The group's first release for Regain will be their as-yet-untitled live album recorded on their recent South American tour, due on March 29.
The complete track listing for the album is as follows:
01. The Arrival Of Satan's Empire
02. An Apprentice Of Satan
03. The Dawn No More Rises
04. Thy Legions Come
05. Hail Murder
06. Goddess Of Sodomy
07. The Secrets Of The Black Arts
08. Vobiscum Satanas
09. Shadows Over Transylvania
10. Open The Gates
11. Ineffable Kings Of Darkness
12. Thus I Have Spoken
14. My Dark Desires
15. Armageddon Finally Comes
DARK FUNERAL are currently writing material for their next studio album, tentatively due in late 2004. As previously reported, DARK FUNERAL have been confirmed for the Piorno Rock Festival 2004, which is set to take place on Saturday, February 28 in Pinos Puentes (Granada), Spain. Other bands scheduled to appear at the event so far are MOONSPELL, ENSLAVED, AMON AMARTH, AXXIS, CAGE, CALLENISH CIRCLE, DESTRUCTION, EPICA, FINNTROLL, EVERGREY, IRON SAVIOR, KAMELOT, SEPULTURA, TANKARD and VANDEN PLAS.
ART PRODUCTION CANCELS INCANTATION CHILEAN TOUR DATES A DAY BEFORE FISRT SHOW
Incantation and Tumba Records would like to apologize to the Chilean metal fans because Incantation are unable to play on their "Rotting with your christ" South American tour due to the Chilean promoter (Art
Productions) has been missing for some time now and has not been in touch with the band or Tumba Records (Incantation’s South American booking agent). Incantation and Tumba Records gave Art Production every chance possible to make the shows happen all the way up to the day before the shows. All Incantation and Tumba Records got were false promises. TO MAKE
IT CLEAR ART PRODUCTION CANCELED THE SHOWS IN CHILE, NOT INCATATION OR TUMBA RECORDS. It is unfortunate for Incantation, the fans, the Chilean
bands playing the shows, and all other people involved. Incantation is looking forward to working with someone else in the future in Chile to spread their blasphemous death metal. Incantation wants to send out a death metal hail to all of our true Chilean metal brothers for their understanding in this unfortunate dilemma and for sure they will return!
Incantation would like to send out a big apology to Tumba Records regarding Tom Pioli, (for wasting their money on food, accomodations and international airfare). Also apologies to the Brazilian fans, (for having
this retard loser representing Incantation), local promoters(for spending there money on hotels and airfare, because they didn't even want him in their town, so they paid for him to leave), captain and crew from
BRA Trasportes Aereos airlines flight 9524 (for smoking on the plane and acting like he didn't know that they didn't allow smoking.) and anyone else who had the misfortune of coming in contact with the biggest loser
piece of shit. Incantation are sorry for his disrespect, if they would have known this they would never have worked with him in the first place. Incantation have never officially bad mouthed a session/member
before, but he is definitely the most inconsiderate, unappreciative, disrespectful, disgrace of human life Incantation has ever worked with. Incantation's dedicated members Joey, John and Kyle are regretful for
working with this miserable, every 5 minute pill popping, stupid, mental case fucking douche bag. Fuck off and die!!!
This statement was made because Tom was giving both the band and Tumba records ultimatums with the consequences of bad mouthing both Tumba Records and Incantation. Of course Tumba and Incantation did not cave into his ultimatums, but feel that the public need to know that Tom will be bad mouthing the tour and doing what he can to try to make himself feel
better for fumbling a great opportunity for himself.
Incantation would like to send a big thanks to everyone for making the “Rotting with your christ” tour a great success. Especially Edu and Andréa at Tumba records for booking this tour and treating us with the
utmost Respect and hospitality. Moria Records for there part in this endeavor. Sergio and Mutilation Records for theture metal support and for recording the Sao Paulo show for a live DVD. Trek for doing a great job
running sound and for helping with roadie duties and of course passing dubies one by one.. haha. all the local promoters and there crews in Brasília, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Maringá, São Luiz, Fortaleza, and
Recife for the shows and there hospitality, 624 Productions studios, and Nervo Chaos for having us doing vocals on your new recording (It will be
John’s first officially recorded performance) and of course who matters the most is all the fucken killer, bands and fans that show us support and welcoming us back. It is truly an honor to have been able to spread our blasphemy once again here in to brazil, fucken metal thanks to you all!!!!
webmaster@incantation.com
www.incantation.com
Incantation and Tumba Records would like to apologize to the Chilean metal fans because Incantation are unable to play on their "Rotting with your christ" South American tour due to the Chilean promoter (Art
Productions) has been missing for some time now and has not been in touch with the band or Tumba Records (Incantation’s South American booking agent). Incantation and Tumba Records gave Art Production every chance possible to make the shows happen all the way up to the day before the shows. All Incantation and Tumba Records got were false promises. TO MAKE
IT CLEAR ART PRODUCTION CANCELED THE SHOWS IN CHILE, NOT INCATATION OR TUMBA RECORDS. It is unfortunate for Incantation, the fans, the Chilean
bands playing the shows, and all other people involved. Incantation is looking forward to working with someone else in the future in Chile to spread their blasphemous death metal. Incantation wants to send out a death metal hail to all of our true Chilean metal brothers for their understanding in this unfortunate dilemma and for sure they will return!
Incantation would like to send out a big apology to Tumba Records regarding Tom Pioli, (for wasting their money on food, accomodations and international airfare). Also apologies to the Brazilian fans, (for having
this retard loser representing Incantation), local promoters(for spending there money on hotels and airfare, because they didn't even want him in their town, so they paid for him to leave), captain and crew from
BRA Trasportes Aereos airlines flight 9524 (for smoking on the plane and acting like he didn't know that they didn't allow smoking.) and anyone else who had the misfortune of coming in contact with the biggest loser
piece of shit. Incantation are sorry for his disrespect, if they would have known this they would never have worked with him in the first place. Incantation have never officially bad mouthed a session/member
before, but he is definitely the most inconsiderate, unappreciative, disrespectful, disgrace of human life Incantation has ever worked with. Incantation's dedicated members Joey, John and Kyle are regretful for
working with this miserable, every 5 minute pill popping, stupid, mental case fucking douche bag. Fuck off and die!!!
This statement was made because Tom was giving both the band and Tumba records ultimatums with the consequences of bad mouthing both Tumba Records and Incantation. Of course Tumba and Incantation did not cave into his ultimatums, but feel that the public need to know that Tom will be bad mouthing the tour and doing what he can to try to make himself feel
better for fumbling a great opportunity for himself.
Incantation would like to send a big thanks to everyone for making the “Rotting with your christ” tour a great success. Especially Edu and Andréa at Tumba records for booking this tour and treating us with the
utmost Respect and hospitality. Moria Records for there part in this endeavor. Sergio and Mutilation Records for theture metal support and for recording the Sao Paulo show for a live DVD. Trek for doing a great job
running sound and for helping with roadie duties and of course passing dubies one by one.. haha. all the local promoters and there crews in Brasília, Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Maringá, São Luiz, Fortaleza, and
Recife for the shows and there hospitality, 624 Productions studios, and Nervo Chaos for having us doing vocals on your new recording (It will be
John’s first officially recorded performance) and of course who matters the most is all the fucken killer, bands and fans that show us support and welcoming us back. It is truly an honor to have been able to spread our blasphemy once again here in to brazil, fucken metal thanks to you all!!!!
webmaster@incantation.com
www.incantation.com
LIVIDITY: keeping it sick!!!
L I V I D I T Y N E W S D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 3
1st off...... We are honored to say we have our brutal bassist that will help LIVIDITY excel to the next level!! Welcome Chris Campbell to the fold next gig or party you may see him at! He has the skills, the hunger
and the ass kickin' motivation that we need to make this a complete sickened power house!! We hope for this to be the final page in member replacements for
quite some time!!
hails to all who came out to see LIVIDITY destroy at the Ill Nino show (Nov. 29th)..was plenty of tits and porn for the masses!!..was cool to see the sick represent for the porn grinders of death metal..Hails to the Canopy
Club and our bros in Alchymist and Low Twelve for crushing with us!!...our blow up doll "Matilda" didn't live to see the end of the set...so rest in peace you plastic bitch!!! We'll be laying low till Spring working on the next album ....so keep it sick and horns up to all!!
I have enclosed an update Coven Of Death Distro list for all to browse through... There are CD deals for quantity
Coven Of Death Distro / LIVIDITY
kibler@core.com
lividitymb1@hotmail.com
L I V I D I T Y N E W S D E C E M B E R 2 0 0 3
1st off...... We are honored to say we have our brutal bassist that will help LIVIDITY excel to the next level!! Welcome Chris Campbell to the fold next gig or party you may see him at! He has the skills, the hunger
and the ass kickin' motivation that we need to make this a complete sickened power house!! We hope for this to be the final page in member replacements for
quite some time!!
hails to all who came out to see LIVIDITY destroy at the Ill Nino show (Nov. 29th)..was plenty of tits and porn for the masses!!..was cool to see the sick represent for the porn grinders of death metal..Hails to the Canopy
Club and our bros in Alchymist and Low Twelve for crushing with us!!...our blow up doll "Matilda" didn't live to see the end of the set...so rest in peace you plastic bitch!!! We'll be laying low till Spring working on the next album ....so keep it sick and horns up to all!!
I have enclosed an update Coven Of Death Distro list for all to browse through... There are CD deals for quantity
Coven Of Death Distro / LIVIDITY
kibler@core.com
lividitymb1@hotmail.com
COVEN OF DEATH/Lividity Distro
COMPACT DISC - $10 unless noted
Death Metal/Speed Metal/Grind
(KY) ABOMINANT - Ungodly
(KY) ABOMINANT - Upon Black Horizons
(Ger) ABRASIVE - Desire
(Arg) ABSEMIA - Morbopraxis
(IN) ADVERSARY - We Must Be In Hell MCD ($6)
(IN) ADVERSARY - Forsaken
(Cz) ALIENATION MENTAL - Kopferkingel ($12)
(Fin) ANTARKTIS UTOPIA - Promo 2002 demo CD ($5)
(UK) ARGENTO - Intravenous MCD ($6)
(GA) AVULSION - 3 Song Sampler ($3)
(Gre/Sp) ATAVISM / DRAIN OF PURITY / MINCER 3 way split
(PA) BEYOND FATAL - Sanctuary of Misery ($12)
(Indo) BLOODY GORE - Stench Of Your Perversion
(IL) BOUND AND GAGGED - Fornicate The Gutted
(TN) BRODEQUIN - Festival of Death ($12)
(Col) CARNAL - True Blasphemy ($12)
(IN) CHRONIC BLACK - 1134
(Ger/Neth) CBT / Last Days of Humanity split
(It / Col) CORPSEFUCKINGART / GORETRADE split
(IL) CORPSE VOMIT - Raping The Ears Of Those Above
(IL) CUMCHRIST - Cumplete ($12)
(Gre) DARK RITUAL - Fleshdrift demo CD ($5)
(Pol) DEAD INFECTION - A Chapter of Accidents
(Aus) DECOMPOSING SERENITY - Let Us Show You How To Draw Blood
(Aus) DECOMPOSING SERENITY / SUGAR PLUM FAIRY split
(NV) DECOMPOSING SERENITY / MORTUARY HACKING SESSION split
(CA) DEEDS OF FLESH - Path Of The Weakening
(UK) DESECRATION - Murder In Mind ($12)
(UK) DESECRATION - Inhuman ($12)
(UK) DESECRATION - Pathway To Deviance ($12)
(NJ) DRIPPING - Disintegration of Thought Patterns ($12)
(OH) DROGHEDA - Agents of Primordial Creation And Ultimate Destruction ($6)
(OH/Aus) DROGHEDA / INTENSE HAMMER RAGE Split
(OH/U.K.) DROGHEDA / BRUTAL INSANITY Split
(Slk) EMBOLISM - ...And We All Hate Ourselves
(Aus) EXCARNATED - Homicidal Decimation ($12)
(UK) EXISTENC / BRUTAL INSANITY split
(Ger) EXPOSED GUTS – The Way of All Flesh ($12)
(IL) FLESHGRIND – Live In Germany MCD ($8)
(KY) GAEBALEIN - Dismember Your Belief
(Nor) GORELORD – Force Fed On Human Flesh ($12)
(Slk) GOREOPSY - Intentional Disfiguration ($12)
(Sp) HAEMORRHAGE - Anatomical Inferno ($12)
(Sp) HAEMORRHAGE - Grume
(Sp) HAEMORRHAGE - Morgue Sweet Home ($12)
(Can) HELLACAUST /TOXIC HOLOCAUST split CD-r ($5)
(Can) HELLACAUST - Dark Age Descending
(UK) HELL-BORN - The Call of Megiddo
(IL) IMPETIGO - Ultimo Mondo Cannibale ($12)
(PA) INCANTATION - The Infernal Storm ($12)
(PA) INCANTATION - The Forsaken mourning ($12)
(PA) INCANTATION - Live Blasphemy in Brazil ($12)
(IL) INCESTUOUS – Brass Knuckle Abortion MCD ($8)
(Aus) KRYPTOSEXUAL CANCROID – The Best Shit ’96 – ’01 CD demo ($5)
(IN) LEGION – Conqueror
(Bel) LENG TCH’E - Death By A Thousand Cuts ($12)
(Bel) LENG TCH’E – Man Made Predator ($12)
(Ger) LIBIDO AIRBAG - Barrel Blow Job
(IL) LIVIDITY - The Age of Clitoral Decay
(IL) LIVIDITY - Show Us Your Tits Live w/bonus demo '96
(IL) LIVIDITY - ‘Til Only The Sick Remain ($12)
(IL) LIVIDITY - CD-r of live show in Praha, CZ. March 11, 2003 ($3)
---great sound and energetic crowd--- 14 songs
(NY) MALIGNANCY – Intrauterine Cannibalism
(NY) MALIGNANCY – Motivated By Hunger MCD ($8)
(Aus) MAXIMUM PERVERSION - Repugnant Perturbation Excursion ($12)
(NY) MORTICIAN - Darkest Day of Horror ($12)
(NY) MYSELF AM HELL - s/t MCD ($6)
(Can) NEURAXIS - A Passage Into Forlorn
(Can) NEURAXIS - Truth Beyond
(Slk) NOMENMORTIS - How I Learn To Bleed For The Things I Wish To Forget
COVEN OF DEATH/Lividity Distro
October/November 2003
c/o Dave Kibler P.O. Box 3325/Peoria, IL/61612-3325/USA
e-mail: kibler@core.com
Lividity website: www.lividity69.com
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SUPPORT THE UNDERGROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(AZ) NUCLEAR DEATH – For Our Dead / All Creatures Great & Eaten
(Slk) OBLITERATE - The Feelings
(Aus) OMNIUM GATHERUM - Rectifying Human Rejection
(Aus) PSYCROPTIC - The Isle Of Disenchantment
(Cz) PURULENT SPERMCANAL – Legalize For Cannibalism
(Gre) PUTREFIED GENETALIA - Inhuman Hunger demo CD ($5)
(NY) REPUDILATION - (both demos on CD)
(CA) RETCH - Ben Wah Baby Heads
(IN) RUPTURE CHRIST - Molesting The Entrails Of The Disemboweled
(Slk) SANATORIUM - Arrival of The Forgotten Ones
(WI) SCREAMING AFTERBIRTH – Puke Pile
(SC) SIKFUK – Gore Delicious
(Can) SERRATED SCALPAL - Suspended in Misery
(CA) SONS OF CHAOS - Redwork
(Slk) SUFFOCATE - Lust For Heaven
(MI) SUMMON - Fire Turns Everything Black
(MI) SUMMON - No Thoughts From The Sky
(MI) SUMMON - Dark Descent of Fallen Souls
(MI) SUMMON - Baptized By Fire
(OH) THE SPAWN OF SATAN / BLOODSICK Split ($12)
(Pol) THORAZINE - Geneticide
(Aus) UNDINISM – Born With An Erection ($12) 70 tunes scaling the classics
(Aus) WARSORE – Re-opened Wound
(Aus/Gre) VIRUS / KEVLAR SKIN split
Melodic/Doom Metal/Black Metal
(US/Euro) ALLFATHER / NEBRON / HORDES OF THE LUNAR ECLIPSE / GNOSTIC
“Lead Us Into War And Final Glory” 4 way split
(IA) ANGELKILL - Beyond The Black
(IA) ANGELKILL - Artist Of The Flesh
(IA) ANGELKILL - Casket Lullabies
(Can) ASGARD - s/t
(Isr) BETRAYER - My Twisted Symphony
(NY) CEREMONIUM - Into The Autumn Shade
(PA) EDENROT - Ashes Of Forever
(PA) EDENROT - The Land Where The Crow Starves
(Spa) EMPTY - A Source of Hollow Essence
(WV) HARVIST - A Gleam In The Night
(UK) HECATE ENTHRONED - Kings Of Chaos
(Cz) KAVIAR KAVALIER - Studio Y
(Ukr) LUCIFUGUM - Instinct Prevelance
(Pol) THEMGOROTH - Highway Into The Unknown
(SA) VOICE OF DESTRUCTION - Bloedriver
(Mal) VOCIFERATION ETERNITY - Ocean Myth
Hardcore/Crossover Metal
(MA) DISSENT – Hybrid ($5)
(IL) DON’T CARE - It’s Your Fault ($2)
(IL) DON’T CARE - Rotten To The Core ($2)
Compilations
(Por) High Radiation #3 w/Dissaray, Ossuary Insane, Northern Lights, Beheaded...($8)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE SPECIAL:
Any 5 CD purchase for $45
(postage paid)
CASSETTES - $4 unless noted
Death Metal/Speed Metal/Grind
(IN) ADVERSARY - Lord of Chaos ($5)
(Slk) ACHROMASIA - Depravity Incarnate
(MO) BLACK MASS - Eating Infants
(Pol) DARK LEGION - Demo “99 ($2)
(UK) DESECRATION – Pathway To Deviance ($5)
(Fra) DIKTAT - s/t
(Gre) DISSOLUTION - Before The End
(Bra) EMBALMED SOULS - Become Vengeance, Become Wrath
(OR) ENGORGED - Death Metal Attack 2 ($5)
(IL) ETERNAL HATRED - The Eve of Destruction
(Por) GOLDEN PYRE - Apocryphal
(Indo) GRIND BUTO - The Malevolence
(Gre) HOMO IRATUS - Abscense Of Progress ($2)
(Swe) IMMERSED IN BLOOD - Demo ‘99 ($3)
(Slk) INSANE - Awaking From...
(Swe) INSISION - Revolation Of The Sado God
(IL) LIVIDITY - Anal Action Live (same as “S.U.Y.T”. on cass)
(Indo) MAGGOTS COLONY - s/t
(Rus) MERLIN - Deathkoteque
(Aus) M.S.I. - The Vault Of Horror
(Aus) M.S.I. - Testimony Of The Miserable
(IL) THE FALLEN - s/t
(Bra) TORTURE SQUAD - A Soul In Hell
(Indo) TOTAL ANAL INFECTION - Amateur Orgies
(Mal/Indo) UNVEILED / TRAUMA split
(Fra) VORACE - s/t ($2)
(MA) WRATH A.D. - Live ($2)
Compilations
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 3 w/Lividity, Sepsism, Drogheda...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 4 w/Deaden, Crematorium, Death Con 1...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 5 w/Lividity, Prophecy...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 6 w/Fleshgrind, Deaden...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 7 w/Disgorge, Dying Fetus, Blood, Impetigo...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 8, w/Brodequin, Alienation Mental, Slow Death...
(Aus) Horrific Liquesent Aftermath w/Goreopsy, Aborted, Noism, Machetazo,
Bastard Saints, Omnium Gatherum...
(Indo) The Place Of The Underground World w/ Necrophobia, Cenotaph,
Decius...
(MI) Torture At The Speed Of Sound Vol. 4 w/Carved In Flesh, Succubus,
Necrolord, Devoured Existence...
(MI) Torture At The Speed Of Sound Vol. 5 w/Lividity, Skinless, Arghoslent,
Vomit Snack...
VINYL - $3 unless noted
(Fin) FLAUROS - Third Curse 7"-Black Metal
(Cz) KRABATHOR - Orthodox Pic. LP (death metal) ($10) w/bonus trax
(Sp/Slk) SUFFOCATE / HAEMORRHAGE / EMBOLISM / OBLITERATE 4 way split (brutal death/gore-grind) ($4)
MISC:
(IL) LIVIDITY - Video “Shitfest 1999, Zilina, Slovakia” Great recording plus
cover ($5)
_______________________________________________________
THE SPECIAL:
Any 5 tape purchase for $15
(postage paid)
ITEMS ARE POSTAGE PAID IN U.S.A.
Add $1 Canada/Mexico
Add $2 Overseas!
COMPACT DISC - $10 unless noted
Death Metal/Speed Metal/Grind
(KY) ABOMINANT - Ungodly
(KY) ABOMINANT - Upon Black Horizons
(Ger) ABRASIVE - Desire
(Arg) ABSEMIA - Morbopraxis
(IN) ADVERSARY - We Must Be In Hell MCD ($6)
(IN) ADVERSARY - Forsaken
(Cz) ALIENATION MENTAL - Kopferkingel ($12)
(Fin) ANTARKTIS UTOPIA - Promo 2002 demo CD ($5)
(UK) ARGENTO - Intravenous MCD ($6)
(GA) AVULSION - 3 Song Sampler ($3)
(Gre/Sp) ATAVISM / DRAIN OF PURITY / MINCER 3 way split
(PA) BEYOND FATAL - Sanctuary of Misery ($12)
(Indo) BLOODY GORE - Stench Of Your Perversion
(IL) BOUND AND GAGGED - Fornicate The Gutted
(TN) BRODEQUIN - Festival of Death ($12)
(Col) CARNAL - True Blasphemy ($12)
(IN) CHRONIC BLACK - 1134
(Ger/Neth) CBT / Last Days of Humanity split
(It / Col) CORPSEFUCKINGART / GORETRADE split
(IL) CORPSE VOMIT - Raping The Ears Of Those Above
(IL) CUMCHRIST - Cumplete ($12)
(Gre) DARK RITUAL - Fleshdrift demo CD ($5)
(Pol) DEAD INFECTION - A Chapter of Accidents
(Aus) DECOMPOSING SERENITY - Let Us Show You How To Draw Blood
(Aus) DECOMPOSING SERENITY / SUGAR PLUM FAIRY split
(NV) DECOMPOSING SERENITY / MORTUARY HACKING SESSION split
(CA) DEEDS OF FLESH - Path Of The Weakening
(UK) DESECRATION - Murder In Mind ($12)
(UK) DESECRATION - Inhuman ($12)
(UK) DESECRATION - Pathway To Deviance ($12)
(NJ) DRIPPING - Disintegration of Thought Patterns ($12)
(OH) DROGHEDA - Agents of Primordial Creation And Ultimate Destruction ($6)
(OH/Aus) DROGHEDA / INTENSE HAMMER RAGE Split
(OH/U.K.) DROGHEDA / BRUTAL INSANITY Split
(Slk) EMBOLISM - ...And We All Hate Ourselves
(Aus) EXCARNATED - Homicidal Decimation ($12)
(UK) EXISTENC / BRUTAL INSANITY split
(Ger) EXPOSED GUTS – The Way of All Flesh ($12)
(IL) FLESHGRIND – Live In Germany MCD ($8)
(KY) GAEBALEIN - Dismember Your Belief
(Nor) GORELORD – Force Fed On Human Flesh ($12)
(Slk) GOREOPSY - Intentional Disfiguration ($12)
(Sp) HAEMORRHAGE - Anatomical Inferno ($12)
(Sp) HAEMORRHAGE - Grume
(Sp) HAEMORRHAGE - Morgue Sweet Home ($12)
(Can) HELLACAUST /TOXIC HOLOCAUST split CD-r ($5)
(Can) HELLACAUST - Dark Age Descending
(UK) HELL-BORN - The Call of Megiddo
(IL) IMPETIGO - Ultimo Mondo Cannibale ($12)
(PA) INCANTATION - The Infernal Storm ($12)
(PA) INCANTATION - The Forsaken mourning ($12)
(PA) INCANTATION - Live Blasphemy in Brazil ($12)
(IL) INCESTUOUS – Brass Knuckle Abortion MCD ($8)
(Aus) KRYPTOSEXUAL CANCROID – The Best Shit ’96 – ’01 CD demo ($5)
(IN) LEGION – Conqueror
(Bel) LENG TCH’E - Death By A Thousand Cuts ($12)
(Bel) LENG TCH’E – Man Made Predator ($12)
(Ger) LIBIDO AIRBAG - Barrel Blow Job
(IL) LIVIDITY - The Age of Clitoral Decay
(IL) LIVIDITY - Show Us Your Tits Live w/bonus demo '96
(IL) LIVIDITY - ‘Til Only The Sick Remain ($12)
(IL) LIVIDITY - CD-r of live show in Praha, CZ. March 11, 2003 ($3)
---great sound and energetic crowd--- 14 songs
(NY) MALIGNANCY – Intrauterine Cannibalism
(NY) MALIGNANCY – Motivated By Hunger MCD ($8)
(Aus) MAXIMUM PERVERSION - Repugnant Perturbation Excursion ($12)
(NY) MORTICIAN - Darkest Day of Horror ($12)
(NY) MYSELF AM HELL - s/t MCD ($6)
(Can) NEURAXIS - A Passage Into Forlorn
(Can) NEURAXIS - Truth Beyond
(Slk) NOMENMORTIS - How I Learn To Bleed For The Things I Wish To Forget
COVEN OF DEATH/Lividity Distro
October/November 2003
c/o Dave Kibler P.O. Box 3325/Peoria, IL/61612-3325/USA
e-mail: kibler@core.com
Lividity website: www.lividity69.com
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SUPPORT THE UNDERGROUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(AZ) NUCLEAR DEATH – For Our Dead / All Creatures Great & Eaten
(Slk) OBLITERATE - The Feelings
(Aus) OMNIUM GATHERUM - Rectifying Human Rejection
(Aus) PSYCROPTIC - The Isle Of Disenchantment
(Cz) PURULENT SPERMCANAL – Legalize For Cannibalism
(Gre) PUTREFIED GENETALIA - Inhuman Hunger demo CD ($5)
(NY) REPUDILATION - (both demos on CD)
(CA) RETCH - Ben Wah Baby Heads
(IN) RUPTURE CHRIST - Molesting The Entrails Of The Disemboweled
(Slk) SANATORIUM - Arrival of The Forgotten Ones
(WI) SCREAMING AFTERBIRTH – Puke Pile
(SC) SIKFUK – Gore Delicious
(Can) SERRATED SCALPAL - Suspended in Misery
(CA) SONS OF CHAOS - Redwork
(Slk) SUFFOCATE - Lust For Heaven
(MI) SUMMON - Fire Turns Everything Black
(MI) SUMMON - No Thoughts From The Sky
(MI) SUMMON - Dark Descent of Fallen Souls
(MI) SUMMON - Baptized By Fire
(OH) THE SPAWN OF SATAN / BLOODSICK Split ($12)
(Pol) THORAZINE - Geneticide
(Aus) UNDINISM – Born With An Erection ($12) 70 tunes scaling the classics
(Aus) WARSORE – Re-opened Wound
(Aus/Gre) VIRUS / KEVLAR SKIN split
Melodic/Doom Metal/Black Metal
(US/Euro) ALLFATHER / NEBRON / HORDES OF THE LUNAR ECLIPSE / GNOSTIC
“Lead Us Into War And Final Glory” 4 way split
(IA) ANGELKILL - Beyond The Black
(IA) ANGELKILL - Artist Of The Flesh
(IA) ANGELKILL - Casket Lullabies
(Can) ASGARD - s/t
(Isr) BETRAYER - My Twisted Symphony
(NY) CEREMONIUM - Into The Autumn Shade
(PA) EDENROT - Ashes Of Forever
(PA) EDENROT - The Land Where The Crow Starves
(Spa) EMPTY - A Source of Hollow Essence
(WV) HARVIST - A Gleam In The Night
(UK) HECATE ENTHRONED - Kings Of Chaos
(Cz) KAVIAR KAVALIER - Studio Y
(Ukr) LUCIFUGUM - Instinct Prevelance
(Pol) THEMGOROTH - Highway Into The Unknown
(SA) VOICE OF DESTRUCTION - Bloedriver
(Mal) VOCIFERATION ETERNITY - Ocean Myth
Hardcore/Crossover Metal
(MA) DISSENT – Hybrid ($5)
(IL) DON’T CARE - It’s Your Fault ($2)
(IL) DON’T CARE - Rotten To The Core ($2)
Compilations
(Por) High Radiation #3 w/Dissaray, Ossuary Insane, Northern Lights, Beheaded...($8)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE SPECIAL:
Any 5 CD purchase for $45
(postage paid)
CASSETTES - $4 unless noted
Death Metal/Speed Metal/Grind
(IN) ADVERSARY - Lord of Chaos ($5)
(Slk) ACHROMASIA - Depravity Incarnate
(MO) BLACK MASS - Eating Infants
(Pol) DARK LEGION - Demo “99 ($2)
(UK) DESECRATION – Pathway To Deviance ($5)
(Fra) DIKTAT - s/t
(Gre) DISSOLUTION - Before The End
(Bra) EMBALMED SOULS - Become Vengeance, Become Wrath
(OR) ENGORGED - Death Metal Attack 2 ($5)
(IL) ETERNAL HATRED - The Eve of Destruction
(Por) GOLDEN PYRE - Apocryphal
(Indo) GRIND BUTO - The Malevolence
(Gre) HOMO IRATUS - Abscense Of Progress ($2)
(Swe) IMMERSED IN BLOOD - Demo ‘99 ($3)
(Slk) INSANE - Awaking From...
(Swe) INSISION - Revolation Of The Sado God
(IL) LIVIDITY - Anal Action Live (same as “S.U.Y.T”. on cass)
(Indo) MAGGOTS COLONY - s/t
(Rus) MERLIN - Deathkoteque
(Aus) M.S.I. - The Vault Of Horror
(Aus) M.S.I. - Testimony Of The Miserable
(IL) THE FALLEN - s/t
(Bra) TORTURE SQUAD - A Soul In Hell
(Indo) TOTAL ANAL INFECTION - Amateur Orgies
(Mal/Indo) UNVEILED / TRAUMA split
(Fra) VORACE - s/t ($2)
(MA) WRATH A.D. - Live ($2)
Compilations
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 3 w/Lividity, Sepsism, Drogheda...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 4 w/Deaden, Crematorium, Death Con 1...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 5 w/Lividity, Prophecy...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 6 w/Fleshgrind, Deaden...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 7 w/Disgorge, Dying Fetus, Blood, Impetigo...
(IL) Dreaded Vol. 8, w/Brodequin, Alienation Mental, Slow Death...
(Aus) Horrific Liquesent Aftermath w/Goreopsy, Aborted, Noism, Machetazo,
Bastard Saints, Omnium Gatherum...
(Indo) The Place Of The Underground World w/ Necrophobia, Cenotaph,
Decius...
(MI) Torture At The Speed Of Sound Vol. 4 w/Carved In Flesh, Succubus,
Necrolord, Devoured Existence...
(MI) Torture At The Speed Of Sound Vol. 5 w/Lividity, Skinless, Arghoslent,
Vomit Snack...
VINYL - $3 unless noted
(Fin) FLAUROS - Third Curse 7"-Black Metal
(Cz) KRABATHOR - Orthodox Pic. LP (death metal) ($10) w/bonus trax
(Sp/Slk) SUFFOCATE / HAEMORRHAGE / EMBOLISM / OBLITERATE 4 way split (brutal death/gore-grind) ($4)
MISC:
(IL) LIVIDITY - Video “Shitfest 1999, Zilina, Slovakia” Great recording plus
cover ($5)
_______________________________________________________
THE SPECIAL:
Any 5 tape purchase for $15
(postage paid)
ITEMS ARE POSTAGE PAID IN U.S.A.
Add $1 Canada/Mexico
Add $2 Overseas!
Nocturne Update
Hey Guys,
Lacey with Nocturne here. Many of you are new to this list, so I would like to welcome you. Thanks for joining! We just returned home from the King Diamond tour last week, and we had a blast on this tour. Thank
you so much to all of you for showing your support by coming out to the shows.
Right now, Chris and I are in the studio, writing and recording demos for our new CD. We are aiming for the new CD to be released in the summer of 2004, with a U.S. tour to take place as well to promote the new
CD. I'll be sure to keep you guys posted as we make progress.
****IMPORTANT****
The Dallas rock station 97.1 fm The Eagle has a Local Music Awards show every year, and this year, they have nominated yours truely for the catagory of Female Vocalist of the Year. Winners are determined by the
number of votes they receive. You can vote from anywhere in the county, so please cast your vote now! It only takes two seconds to do. Please spread the word and tell all your friends to do the same. Voting ends
on December 7, so please vote now!!! Here's the link:
http://www.kegl.com/award6.html
Want to hear some Nocturne music? While you are voting, click on "listen". This song, "Whore" is te last song we played in our set on the King Diamond tour. This particular version of "Whore" is a remix, done
by Esel of the band DOPE. Dope's remix of "Whore" can be found on our CD "Axis Of Evil: Mixes of Mass Destruction". The original version can be found on the CD "Paradise Wasted I hope you all had a fun and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you so much for your support in our band.
Take care,
- Lacey
- N O C T U R N E -
Questions? Comments? Send me an e-mail at info@nocturne.cc
Click here for the Official Nocturne web site: http://www.nocturne.cc
Visit the Nocturne message board:
http://www.nocturne.cc/cgi-bin/board/ikonboard.cgi
PICK UP NOCTURNE’s CDs, "TWILIGHT", “PARADISE WASTED", and "AXIS OF
EVIL: MIXES OF MASS DESTRUCTION" by clicking here: http://www.amazon.com
(Type "Nocturne" along with the CD title of the CD you want, into the
search engine, then change "All Products" to say "Popular Music", then
click "GO".)
Hey Guys,
Lacey with Nocturne here. Many of you are new to this list, so I would like to welcome you. Thanks for joining! We just returned home from the King Diamond tour last week, and we had a blast on this tour. Thank
you so much to all of you for showing your support by coming out to the shows.
Right now, Chris and I are in the studio, writing and recording demos for our new CD. We are aiming for the new CD to be released in the summer of 2004, with a U.S. tour to take place as well to promote the new
CD. I'll be sure to keep you guys posted as we make progress.
****IMPORTANT****
The Dallas rock station 97.1 fm The Eagle has a Local Music Awards show every year, and this year, they have nominated yours truely for the catagory of Female Vocalist of the Year. Winners are determined by the
number of votes they receive. You can vote from anywhere in the county, so please cast your vote now! It only takes two seconds to do. Please spread the word and tell all your friends to do the same. Voting ends
on December 7, so please vote now!!! Here's the link:
http://www.kegl.com/award6.html
Want to hear some Nocturne music? While you are voting, click on "listen". This song, "Whore" is te last song we played in our set on the King Diamond tour. This particular version of "Whore" is a remix, done
by Esel of the band DOPE. Dope's remix of "Whore" can be found on our CD "Axis Of Evil: Mixes of Mass Destruction". The original version can be found on the CD "Paradise Wasted I hope you all had a fun and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you so much for your support in our band.
Take care,
- Lacey
- N O C T U R N E -
Questions? Comments? Send me an e-mail at info@nocturne.cc
Click here for the Official Nocturne web site: http://www.nocturne.cc
Visit the Nocturne message board:
http://www.nocturne.cc/cgi-bin/board/ikonboard.cgi
PICK UP NOCTURNE’s CDs, "TWILIGHT", “PARADISE WASTED", and "AXIS OF
EVIL: MIXES OF MASS DESTRUCTION" by clicking here: http://www.amazon.com
(Type "Nocturne" along with the CD title of the CD you want, into the
search engine, then change "All Products" to say "Popular Music", then
click "GO".)
Cold Blood Industries Mailorder update week 49
COLD BLOOD INDUSTRIES mailorder titles are in stock and fair priced !
New additions to our webstore:
Autumn - Osen Vechna (Autumn Is Eternal) / CD / Atmospheric Metal / 10 euro
Ambrazura - Storm In Your Brains / CD / Technical Death Metal / 10 euro
Cannibal Corpse - 15 Year Killing Spree / BOX / Anniversary Boxset incl. 3 CD's & DVD / 75 euro
Dead Emotions - The Genesis Behind / CD / Melodic Death Metal / 10 euro
Diathra - Wistful Autumn Dance / CD / Atmospheric Doom Death / 10 euro
Luna Ad Noctum - Dimness' Profound / CD / Excellent Black Metal / 10 euro
Mistweaver - Dream's Domain / CD / Atmospheric Doom Death / 10 euro
Mithras - Worlds Beyond The Veil / CD / Death Metal / 10 euro
Thy Repentance - Through The Twilight Eyes Of Frost / CD / Black Metal / 10 euro
Waco Jesus - Filth / CD / Grind / 12 euro
Yearning - Evershade / CD / Atmospheric Metal / 12 euro
Restocks:
Bloodline - Werewolf Training / CD / Black Metal / 12 euro
Stille Volk - Maudat / Digi / New album / 10 euro
Stille Volk - Satyre Cornu / Digi / Folk / 10 euro
Taake -Bjoervin / Digi / Black Metal / 12 euro
Tristitia - Garden Of Darkness / Atmospheric Metal / 10 euro
Winds - Reflections Of The I / CD / Avantgarde Atmospheric Metal / 12 euro
Xenomorph - Baneful Stealth Desire / CD / Death Metal / 10 euro
All titles can be ordered through our webstore at: http://www.coldbloodindustries.com and are in stock right now (while supplies last).
COLD BLOOD INDUSTRIES mailorder titles are in stock and fair priced !
New additions to our webstore:
Autumn - Osen Vechna (Autumn Is Eternal) / CD / Atmospheric Metal / 10 euro
Ambrazura - Storm In Your Brains / CD / Technical Death Metal / 10 euro
Cannibal Corpse - 15 Year Killing Spree / BOX / Anniversary Boxset incl. 3 CD's & DVD / 75 euro
Dead Emotions - The Genesis Behind / CD / Melodic Death Metal / 10 euro
Diathra - Wistful Autumn Dance / CD / Atmospheric Doom Death / 10 euro
Luna Ad Noctum - Dimness' Profound / CD / Excellent Black Metal / 10 euro
Mistweaver - Dream's Domain / CD / Atmospheric Doom Death / 10 euro
Mithras - Worlds Beyond The Veil / CD / Death Metal / 10 euro
Thy Repentance - Through The Twilight Eyes Of Frost / CD / Black Metal / 10 euro
Waco Jesus - Filth / CD / Grind / 12 euro
Yearning - Evershade / CD / Atmospheric Metal / 12 euro
Restocks:
Bloodline - Werewolf Training / CD / Black Metal / 12 euro
Stille Volk - Maudat / Digi / New album / 10 euro
Stille Volk - Satyre Cornu / Digi / Folk / 10 euro
Taake -Bjoervin / Digi / Black Metal / 12 euro
Tristitia - Garden Of Darkness / Atmospheric Metal / 10 euro
Winds - Reflections Of The I / CD / Avantgarde Atmospheric Metal / 12 euro
Xenomorph - Baneful Stealth Desire / CD / Death Metal / 10 euro
All titles can be ordered through our webstore at: http://www.coldbloodindustries.com and are in stock right now (while supplies last).
Turkey Vulture Records seeking a few more bands for compilation
Hello,
Turkey Vulture Records is currently seeking a few more bands for our upcoming compilation "THE HARDER, THE BETTER: VOLUME SIX". This is a great exposure tool for bands worldwide. Please check out all the info at http://www.turkeyvulturerecords.com ! Please pass this info on to anyone that might be interrested. Thanks so much!
Jason Z.
TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS
www.turkeyvulturerecords.com
info@turkeyvulturerecords.com
Hello,
Turkey Vulture Records is currently seeking a few more bands for our upcoming compilation "THE HARDER, THE BETTER: VOLUME SIX". This is a great exposure tool for bands worldwide. Please check out all the info at http://www.turkeyvulturerecords.com ! Please pass this info on to anyone that might be interrested. Thanks so much!
Jason Z.
TURKEY VULTURE RECORDS
www.turkeyvulturerecords.com
info@turkeyvulturerecords.com
Razorback distro update + discount sale!
Happy Holidays from the Horror Hive!
From now until January 2, 2004, customers who order through our website can get 10% off any order of $50 or more! Just enter this code at checkout: Razor002
RAZORBACK RECORDS Distribution Update 12/2/03
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
(Check web site for other CDs we have in stock!)
new stuff in stock:
ABORTED
"Engineering The Dead" CD
Back in stock! 2nd full length album of raging gory death metal on
Listenable Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
HORNED GOD
"Chaos, Bringer of All Revelations" CD
10 songs of non-stop blasting, blasphemous Krisiun style death metal!
On Listenable Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
IMMOLATION
"Unholy Cult" CD
Latest 8 song album on Listenable Records! Back in stock!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
THE KILL
"The Soundtrack To Your Violence" Mini-CD
Their final release on No Escape Records! Awesome grind from Australia!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
NEURO VISCERAL EXHUMATION (NVE)
"Mass Murder Festival" CD
Back in stock! 18 splatter grind gore songs from Brazil!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CATHETER
"Do You Love Grind?" CD
collection of past 7" ep material! awesome bulldozer grind from
Colorado!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
INVERACITY
"Circle of Perversion" CD
brand new brutal death metal album from Greece!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
FUCK...I'M DEAD / ENGORGED
split CD
back in stock! a must have for fans of these amazing bands!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
DISGORGE (Mexico)
"Necroholocaust" CD
back in stock! awesome 3rd album of Mexican gore metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED
"Frozen Corpse Stuffed With Dope" CD
Back in stock! 38 insane drum machine fueled grind songs!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
BLOOD DUSTER
"Str8 Outta Northcote" CD
21 songs of 100% grinding death rock from Australia!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
BLOOD DUSTER
"Yeest" CD
Cult classic grind from Australia! Includes the "Fisting The Dead"
Mini-Album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
EXHUMED
"Slaughtercult" CD
Back in stock! Their 2nd full length album on Relapse Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
HUMAN REMAINS
"Where Were You When" Double CD
2 Discs filled with every single recording the band ever made! Insane technical death metal from New Jersey!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
REGURGITATE
"Carnivorous Erection" CD
Back in stock! 38 song splatter grind attack from Sweden!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
RELAPSE SINGLES SERIES VOLUME ONE
7" ep Collection CD
Includes out of print 7" ep releases from: Velcro Overdose, Face of
Decline, Apparition & Incantation!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
RELAPSE SINGLES SERIES VOLUME TWO
7" ep Collection CD
Includes out of print 7" ep releases from: Deceased, General Surgery,
Destroy & Disrupt!
Price; $11 US/$13 World
SKINLESS
"From Sacrifice To Survival" CD
3rd full length album on Relapse Records! Nine new songs!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
UPHILL BATTLE
Self-Titled CD
Nine songs of original crusty grindcore from California! On Relapse
Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 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
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
Happy Holidays from the Horror Hive!
From now until January 2, 2004, customers who order through our website can get 10% off any order of $50 or more! Just enter this code at checkout: Razor002
RAZORBACK RECORDS Distribution Update 12/2/03
http://www.razorbackrecords.com
(Check web site for other CDs we have in stock!)
new stuff in stock:
ABORTED
"Engineering The Dead" CD
Back in stock! 2nd full length album of raging gory death metal on
Listenable Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
HORNED GOD
"Chaos, Bringer of All Revelations" CD
10 songs of non-stop blasting, blasphemous Krisiun style death metal!
On Listenable Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
IMMOLATION
"Unholy Cult" CD
Latest 8 song album on Listenable Records! Back in stock!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
THE KILL
"The Soundtrack To Your Violence" Mini-CD
Their final release on No Escape Records! Awesome grind from Australia!
Price: $8 US/$10 World
NEURO VISCERAL EXHUMATION (NVE)
"Mass Murder Festival" CD
Back in stock! 18 splatter grind gore songs from Brazil!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
CATHETER
"Do You Love Grind?" CD
collection of past 7" ep material! awesome bulldozer grind from
Colorado!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
INVERACITY
"Circle of Perversion" CD
brand new brutal death metal album from Greece!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
FUCK...I'M DEAD / ENGORGED
split CD
back in stock! a must have for fans of these amazing bands!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
DISGORGE (Mexico)
"Necroholocaust" CD
back in stock! awesome 3rd album of Mexican gore metal!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED
"Frozen Corpse Stuffed With Dope" CD
Back in stock! 38 insane drum machine fueled grind songs!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
BLOOD DUSTER
"Str8 Outta Northcote" CD
21 songs of 100% grinding death rock from Australia!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
BLOOD DUSTER
"Yeest" CD
Cult classic grind from Australia! Includes the "Fisting The Dead"
Mini-Album!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
EXHUMED
"Slaughtercult" CD
Back in stock! Their 2nd full length album on Relapse Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
HUMAN REMAINS
"Where Were You When" Double CD
2 Discs filled with every single recording the band ever made! Insane technical death metal from New Jersey!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
REGURGITATE
"Carnivorous Erection" CD
Back in stock! 38 song splatter grind attack from Sweden!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
RELAPSE SINGLES SERIES VOLUME ONE
7" ep Collection CD
Includes out of print 7" ep releases from: Velcro Overdose, Face of
Decline, Apparition & Incantation!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
RELAPSE SINGLES SERIES VOLUME TWO
7" ep Collection CD
Includes out of print 7" ep releases from: Deceased, General Surgery,
Destroy & Disrupt!
Price; $11 US/$13 World
SKINLESS
"From Sacrifice To Survival" CD
3rd full length album on Relapse Records! Nine new songs!
Price: $11 US/$13 World
UPHILL BATTLE
Self-Titled CD
Nine songs of original crusty grindcore from California! On Relapse
Records!
Price: $11 US/$13 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
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
[PTP-Exposed!] Update: 2 Dec 03
PTP-EXPOSED! The Purging Talon Publishing E-List Newsletter Update
************************************
Slug Mail: Post Office Box 8131, Burlington, Vermont 05402
E-mail: info@purgingtalon.com
Web: www.purgingtalon.com
************************************
DISCLAIMER: You are receiving this update because you either requested
subscription to it or someone else subscribed you. This is not a spam
e-mailing! If you feel you are receiving this in error, please refer to the unsubscribing information at the end of this e-mail. Thank you. -
M.G.P.
************************************
2 December 03
Well, we promised that the next volume of the SATANISM TODAY: THE VIDEO VERSION DVD series would be out in January.
We lied.
It's out NOW! That's right! SATANISM TODAY: THE VIDEO VERSION (VOLUME TWO) is now available from PURGING TALON. Two episodes per disc as always, and here's what you can expect... Episode 4 consists of a
roundtable discussion between ST host, David Harris; Church of Satan High Priest, Peter H. Gilmore; and CoS member and film student, Christopher Mealie. Topic for this episode is the Coffin Joe series of films and their Satanic implications. Episode 6 features an interview
with Reverend Thomas Thorn of the Electric Hellfire Club and the Church of Satan. Thorn discusses his current project, U.nited S.atanic
A.merica, as well as other fascinating topics surrounding music, politics, and Satanism. DVD includes the usual extras.
And, as we've warned our previous and current customers of these DVDs, delivery may take anywhere from 2-6 weeks as the DVDs take a bit more time to replicate and package than anything else we produce. (Same time frame Purging Talon has always had for products in its 10 years of existence, but we thought we'd remind you here.)
Details on all of our DVD titles are at http://www.purgingtalon.com/dvd
Volumes Three through Six are in the works, and will be released throughout 2004. Volume Seven is also in the works, but we're waiting to find a proper companion episode to go with the initial episode we've chosen.
Ever Forward!
Rev. Matt G. Paradise - Church of Satan
Print Gestapo - Purging Talon Publishing
************************************
To learn more about the ptp-exposed group (it's more than just an
e-list, you know), please visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptp-exposed
PTP-EXPOSED! The Purging Talon Publishing E-List Newsletter Update
************************************
Slug Mail: Post Office Box 8131, Burlington, Vermont 05402
E-mail: info@purgingtalon.com
Web: www.purgingtalon.com
************************************
DISCLAIMER: You are receiving this update because you either requested
subscription to it or someone else subscribed you. This is not a spam
e-mailing! If you feel you are receiving this in error, please refer to the unsubscribing information at the end of this e-mail. Thank you. -
M.G.P.
************************************
2 December 03
Well, we promised that the next volume of the SATANISM TODAY: THE VIDEO VERSION DVD series would be out in January.
We lied.
It's out NOW! That's right! SATANISM TODAY: THE VIDEO VERSION (VOLUME TWO) is now available from PURGING TALON. Two episodes per disc as always, and here's what you can expect... Episode 4 consists of a
roundtable discussion between ST host, David Harris; Church of Satan High Priest, Peter H. Gilmore; and CoS member and film student, Christopher Mealie. Topic for this episode is the Coffin Joe series of films and their Satanic implications. Episode 6 features an interview
with Reverend Thomas Thorn of the Electric Hellfire Club and the Church of Satan. Thorn discusses his current project, U.nited S.atanic
A.merica, as well as other fascinating topics surrounding music, politics, and Satanism. DVD includes the usual extras.
And, as we've warned our previous and current customers of these DVDs, delivery may take anywhere from 2-6 weeks as the DVDs take a bit more time to replicate and package than anything else we produce. (Same time frame Purging Talon has always had for products in its 10 years of existence, but we thought we'd remind you here.)
Details on all of our DVD titles are at http://www.purgingtalon.com/dvd
Volumes Three through Six are in the works, and will be released throughout 2004. Volume Seven is also in the works, but we're waiting to find a proper companion episode to go with the initial episode we've chosen.
Ever Forward!
Rev. Matt G. Paradise - Church of Satan
Print Gestapo - Purging Talon Publishing
************************************
To learn more about the ptp-exposed group (it's more than just an
e-list, you know), please visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ptp-exposed
All That's Heavy Update (Probot!! Buried at Sea, Kreisor and MORE!)
Howdy!!
Here is the All That's Heavy Online Music Store
(http://www.stonerrock.com/store) stock update! The Probot 7"s are finally here!!!!! PLUS we've got 3 brand new releases, 9 new additions from At A Loss Recordings and Rubric Records AND a shitload of killer restocks. We've just got a few announcements to get things started - the
full stock update is below:
** PROBOT PRE-ORDER STATUS UPDATE: All pre-orders for the Probot 7" have been shipped and it's finally in stock at the regular price of $4.99!! These are the ultra-limited edition color vinyl version and they definitely fucking rule - big time!!! Well worth the wait.. Thick green
vinyl, embossed sleeve, Wino, Cronos and Grohl!! PROBOT IS HERE!! Once current stock runs out I don't think we'll be able to get any more of the green vinyl ones, so act fast before they're gone ** BURIED AT SEA "MIGRATION" CD IN STOCK: And it's on sale for only
$9.99!! This album will most likely be the heaviest thing released this year. Buried at Sea's doom dirge is so thick, it will leave your jaw on the floor. This album is not for the weak of heart. It is filled with pure hatred. These 3 songs move at a snail's pace and I challenge any of
you Southern Lord fanatics to tell me this ain't the heaviest shit around. This band is recommended if you like: Burning Witch, Khanate, Sunn0))), Neurosis, dot(.), Pelican, and Unearthly Trance. In other words,
the heaviest of the heavies. All songs 10 plus minutes in length unfold slowly to envelope your mind and body (hala kahiki).
** AT A LOSS AND RUBRIC NEW ADDITIONS: These aren't all new releases but they are all brand new additions to our catalog!! We're now carrying many more releases from At A Loss Recordings (16, Meatjack, Damad,
Unpersons) and Rubric Records (The Bevis Frond, Kreisor, The Heroine Sheiks). There are MP3s up for all of these new additions so check 'em out!!
** RESTOCKS: Fully updated and massive restocks list below!!
LATEST ARRIVALS:
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~Probot: Self Titled 7 inch
~Buried at Sea: Migration CD
~Kreisor: Graveyard of Your Mind CD
~Heroine Sheiks, The: Siamese Pipe CD
~Meatjack: Trust CD
~Meatjack/Damad: Split 10 inch
~Meatjack/Damad: Split CD
~Unpersons: III CD
~Bevis Frond, The: What Did for the Dynosaurs CD
~Bevis Frond, The: Miasma CD
~Bevis Frond, The: Triptych CD
~Bevis Frond, The: Inner Marshlands CD
~Bevis Frond, The: Valedictory Songs CD
~Nebula: Atomic Ritual LP
~Nebula T-shirt: Atomic Ritual Design
~Mondo Generator: A Drug Problem LP
~On Trial: Head CD
~Black Sabbath: We Sold Our Souls 2LP
~Motorhead: Bomber LP
~Keelhaul: Subject to Change Without Notice CD
~Cavity: Supercollider (re-issue) CD
~Pennsylvania Connection: The Heavy Days CD
http://www.stonerrock.com/store
BACK IN STOCK:
==============
~16: Zoloft Smile CD
~500 ft. of Pipe: Dope Deal CD
~500 ft. of Pipe: Dope Deal LP
~500 ft. of Pipe: Electrifying Church of the New Light CD
~5ive: Telestic Disfracture CD
~7Zuma7: Self Titled EP CD EP
~Abdullah: Self Titled 2LP
~Abramis Brama: Nar Tystnaden Lagt Sig CD
~Acid Bath: Double Live Bootleg DVD
~Acid Bath: Paegan Terrorism Tactics CD
~Acid Bath: When the Kite String Pops CD
~Acid King: Zoroaster CD
~Argonaut: Shoot the Moon CD
~Awesome Machine, The: Under the Influence CD
~Baby Woodrose: Money for Soul CD
~Black Sabbath: Vol. 4 LP
~Bongzilla: Gateway CD
~Boogieman: Triple Six Blues CD
~Boris T-shirt: Amplifier Worship T-shirt
~Boulder: Ripping Christ CD
~Brant Bjork: Jalamanta CD
~Brant Bjork: Jalamanta 2LP
~Brant Bjork & The Operators: Self Titled CD
~Candybar Planet: Self Titled CD EP
~Cathedral: The VIIth Coming 2LP
~Che: Sounds of Liberation CD
~Clutch: Impetus CD EP
~Colour Haze: Chopping Machine CD
~Dixie Witch: One Bird Two Stones CD
~Down: Nola CD
~Dozer: In the Tail of a Comet CD
~Dozer: Call it Conspiracy 2LP
~Dozer: Madre de Dios CD
~Dozer: Day of the Rope 7 inch
~Dozer: Call it Conspiracy CD
~Earth: Sunn Amps and Smashed Guitars CD
~Earthlings: Human Beans (Box Set) 3x10 inch Box Set
~Electric Wizard: Let Us Prey LP
~Electric Wizard: Supercoven CD
~Electric Wizard T-shirt: Let Us Prey T-shirt
~Eternal Elysium: Share LP
~Eternal Elysium: Spiritualized D CD
~Euroboys: 1999 Man CD EP
~Farflung: 9 Pin Body CD
~Fatso Jetson: Cruel and Delicious CD
~Fatso Jetson: Flames for All CD
~Fireball Ministry: The Second Great Awakening CD
~Fistula: Idiopathic CD
~Floor: Self Titled CD
~Fu Manchu: Go For ItLive! 2CD
~Fu Manchu: Return to Earth 91 - 93 CD
~Fu Manchu: Eatin' Dust CD
~Fu Manchu/Fatso Jetson: Split 7 inch
~Gas Giant: Mana CD
~Generous Maria/Skua: Split CD
~Goatsnake T-shirt: Black and Silver T-shirt
~Greenleaf: Secret Alphabets CD
~Heads, The: Self Titled 10 inch
~Heads, The: The Time is Now CD
~High on Fire: Surrounded by Thieves CD
~High Tone Son of a Bitch: Better You Than Me CD EP
~Honcho: Corporate Rock CD
~Hypnos 69: Timeline Traveller CD
~Josiah: The Electric Cool 7 inch
~Karma to Burn: Almost Heathen CD
~Keelhaul: II CD
~Keelhaul: Self Titled CD
~Kyuss: Wretch 2LP
~Las Cruces: S.O.L. CD
~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
~Mastodon: Remission 2LP
~Mastodon: Remission (w/ Bonus DVD) CD
~Meatjack: Days of Fire CD
~Men of Porn: Experiments in Feedback CD
~Mondo Generator T-shirt: Cocaine Rodeo (Red) T-shirt
~Nebula: Dos EPs CD
~Nebula: Self Titled 7 inch
~Nebula: To the Center LP
~Nebula: Charged LP
~Nebula: Atomic Ritual CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orion Chronicles CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orbit EP 7 inch
~Negative Space: The Living Dead Years CD
~Obsessed, The T-shirt: Purple Logo T-shirt
~OJM: Heavy CD
~Old Man Gloom: Meditations in B CD
~Old Man Gloom: Meditations in B LP
~On Trial: New Day Rising CD
~Orange Goblin: Time Travelling Blues CD
~Pelican: Untitled EP CD
~Penance: Proving Ground (Remixed, Remastered, Repackaged) CD
~Penance: Alpha & Omega CD
~Pentagram: Review Your Choices CD
~Pentagram: Sub-Basement LP
~Pentagram: First Daze Here (The Vintage Collection) CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #2 CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #1 CD
~Place of Skulls: Nailed CD
~Place of Skulls: With Vision CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Songs for the Deaf (Japanese Import) CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Go With the Flow LP
~Queens of the Stone Age: Rated R CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Songs for the Deaf (Ipecac) 2LP
~Rue: Self Titled CD
~Saint Vitus: Mournful Cries CD
~Saint Vitus: Heavier Than Thou CD
~Sea of Green: Time to Fly CD
~Sea of Green: Chemical Vacation CD
~Sheavy: Synchronized CD
~Sheavy: The Electric Sleep CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Reason to Live CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Ultra Electric CD
~Sleep: Volume One CD
~Sleep: Dopesmoker CD
~Sofa King Killer: Lust, Crime and Holiness CD EP
~Solace: 13 CD
~Solace: 13 2LP
~Sons of Otis: Spacejumbofudge CD
~Sourvein: Will to Mangle CD
~Southern Lord T-shirt: Let There Be Doom Design T-shirt
~Sparzanza: Into the Sewers CD
~Sparzanza: Angels of Vengeance CD
~Spickle: The Right to Remain Silent CD
~Spirit Caravan: Self Titled 7 inch
~Spirit Caravan: The Last Embrace 2CD
~Spirit Caravan: Dreamwheel CD EP
~Spiritual Beggars: Mantra III CD
~Spiritual Beggars: Another Way to Shine CD
~StonerRock.com T-shirt: Black T-shirt
~Storm at Sunrise: Garden of Forgotten Ideals CD
~Storm at Sunrise: The Suffering CD
~Sub Second Rocket: Horsepower CD
~SubArachnoid Space: Almost Invisible CD
~Sunn0))): White 1 CD
~Sunn0))): Flight of the Behemoth CD
~Sunn0))) T-shirt: Flight of the Behomoth Design T-shirt
~Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine T-shirt: Rampton Design T-shirt
~Terminal Lovers: Drama Pit and Loan CD
~Truth and Janey: Erupts! CD
~Unida: Coping With the Urban Coyote CD
~Various Artists: Sucking the 70's 2CD
~Various Artists: Rise 13: Magick Rock Vol. 1 CD
~Various Artists: T.V. EYE Video Magazine #1 and #2 DVD
~Various Artists: The Mighty Desert Rock Avengers 2CD
~Volume: Requesting Permission to Land CD EP
~Warhorse T-shirt: Gold Logo T-shirt
~YOB: Elaborations of Carbon CD
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(http://www.stonerrock.com/store) stock update! The Probot 7"s are finally here!!!!! PLUS we've got 3 brand new releases, 9 new additions from At A Loss Recordings and Rubric Records AND a shitload of killer restocks. We've just got a few announcements to get things started - the
full stock update is below:
** PROBOT PRE-ORDER STATUS UPDATE: All pre-orders for the Probot 7" have been shipped and it's finally in stock at the regular price of $4.99!! These are the ultra-limited edition color vinyl version and they definitely fucking rule - big time!!! Well worth the wait.. Thick green
vinyl, embossed sleeve, Wino, Cronos and Grohl!! PROBOT IS HERE!! Once current stock runs out I don't think we'll be able to get any more of the green vinyl ones, so act fast before they're gone ** BURIED AT SEA "MIGRATION" CD IN STOCK: And it's on sale for only
$9.99!! This album will most likely be the heaviest thing released this year. Buried at Sea's doom dirge is so thick, it will leave your jaw on the floor. This album is not for the weak of heart. It is filled with pure hatred. These 3 songs move at a snail's pace and I challenge any of
you Southern Lord fanatics to tell me this ain't the heaviest shit around. This band is recommended if you like: Burning Witch, Khanate, Sunn0))), Neurosis, dot(.), Pelican, and Unearthly Trance. In other words,
the heaviest of the heavies. All songs 10 plus minutes in length unfold slowly to envelope your mind and body (hala kahiki).
** AT A LOSS AND RUBRIC NEW ADDITIONS: These aren't all new releases but they are all brand new additions to our catalog!! We're now carrying many more releases from At A Loss Recordings (16, Meatjack, Damad,
Unpersons) and Rubric Records (The Bevis Frond, Kreisor, The Heroine Sheiks). There are MP3s up for all of these new additions so check 'em out!!
** RESTOCKS: Fully updated and massive restocks list below!!
LATEST ARRIVALS:
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~Probot: Self Titled 7 inch
~Buried at Sea: Migration CD
~Kreisor: Graveyard of Your Mind CD
~Heroine Sheiks, The: Siamese Pipe CD
~Meatjack: Trust CD
~Meatjack/Damad: Split 10 inch
~Meatjack/Damad: Split CD
~Unpersons: III CD
~Bevis Frond, The: What Did for the Dynosaurs CD
~Bevis Frond, The: Miasma CD
~Bevis Frond, The: Triptych CD
~Bevis Frond, The: Inner Marshlands CD
~Bevis Frond, The: Valedictory Songs CD
~Nebula: Atomic Ritual LP
~Nebula T-shirt: Atomic Ritual Design
~Mondo Generator: A Drug Problem LP
~On Trial: Head CD
~Black Sabbath: We Sold Our Souls 2LP
~Motorhead: Bomber LP
~Keelhaul: Subject to Change Without Notice CD
~Cavity: Supercollider (re-issue) CD
~Pennsylvania Connection: The Heavy Days CD
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~16: Zoloft Smile CD
~500 ft. of Pipe: Dope Deal CD
~500 ft. of Pipe: Dope Deal LP
~500 ft. of Pipe: Electrifying Church of the New Light CD
~5ive: Telestic Disfracture CD
~7Zuma7: Self Titled EP CD EP
~Abdullah: Self Titled 2LP
~Abramis Brama: Nar Tystnaden Lagt Sig CD
~Acid Bath: Double Live Bootleg DVD
~Acid Bath: Paegan Terrorism Tactics CD
~Acid Bath: When the Kite String Pops CD
~Acid King: Zoroaster CD
~Argonaut: Shoot the Moon CD
~Awesome Machine, The: Under the Influence CD
~Baby Woodrose: Money for Soul CD
~Black Sabbath: Vol. 4 LP
~Bongzilla: Gateway CD
~Boogieman: Triple Six Blues CD
~Boris T-shirt: Amplifier Worship T-shirt
~Boulder: Ripping Christ CD
~Brant Bjork: Jalamanta CD
~Brant Bjork: Jalamanta 2LP
~Brant Bjork & The Operators: Self Titled CD
~Candybar Planet: Self Titled CD EP
~Cathedral: The VIIth Coming 2LP
~Che: Sounds of Liberation CD
~Clutch: Impetus CD EP
~Colour Haze: Chopping Machine CD
~Dixie Witch: One Bird Two Stones CD
~Down: Nola CD
~Dozer: In the Tail of a Comet CD
~Dozer: Call it Conspiracy 2LP
~Dozer: Madre de Dios CD
~Dozer: Day of the Rope 7 inch
~Dozer: Call it Conspiracy CD
~Earth: Sunn Amps and Smashed Guitars CD
~Earthlings: Human Beans (Box Set) 3x10 inch Box Set
~Electric Wizard: Let Us Prey LP
~Electric Wizard: Supercoven CD
~Electric Wizard T-shirt: Let Us Prey T-shirt
~Eternal Elysium: Share LP
~Eternal Elysium: Spiritualized D CD
~Euroboys: 1999 Man CD EP
~Farflung: 9 Pin Body CD
~Fatso Jetson: Cruel and Delicious CD
~Fatso Jetson: Flames for All CD
~Fireball Ministry: The Second Great Awakening CD
~Fistula: Idiopathic CD
~Floor: Self Titled CD
~Fu Manchu: Go For ItLive! 2CD
~Fu Manchu: Return to Earth 91 - 93 CD
~Fu Manchu: Eatin' Dust CD
~Fu Manchu/Fatso Jetson: Split 7 inch
~Gas Giant: Mana CD
~Generous Maria/Skua: Split CD
~Goatsnake T-shirt: Black and Silver T-shirt
~Greenleaf: Secret Alphabets CD
~Heads, The: Self Titled 10 inch
~Heads, The: The Time is Now CD
~High on Fire: Surrounded by Thieves CD
~High Tone Son of a Bitch: Better You Than Me CD EP
~Honcho: Corporate Rock CD
~Hypnos 69: Timeline Traveller CD
~Josiah: The Electric Cool 7 inch
~Karma to Burn: Almost Heathen CD
~Keelhaul: II CD
~Keelhaul: Self Titled CD
~Kyuss: Wretch 2LP
~Las Cruces: S.O.L. CD
~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
~Mastodon: Remission 2LP
~Mastodon: Remission (w/ Bonus DVD) CD
~Meatjack: Days of Fire CD
~Men of Porn: Experiments in Feedback CD
~Mondo Generator T-shirt: Cocaine Rodeo (Red) T-shirt
~Nebula: Dos EPs CD
~Nebula: Self Titled 7 inch
~Nebula: To the Center LP
~Nebula: Charged LP
~Nebula: Atomic Ritual CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orion Chronicles CD
~Negative Reaction: The Orbit EP 7 inch
~Negative Space: The Living Dead Years CD
~Obsessed, The T-shirt: Purple Logo T-shirt
~OJM: Heavy CD
~Old Man Gloom: Meditations in B CD
~Old Man Gloom: Meditations in B LP
~On Trial: New Day Rising CD
~Orange Goblin: Time Travelling Blues CD
~Pelican: Untitled EP CD
~Penance: Proving Ground (Remixed, Remastered, Repackaged) CD
~Penance: Alpha & Omega CD
~Pentagram: Review Your Choices CD
~Pentagram: Sub-Basement LP
~Pentagram: First Daze Here (The Vintage Collection) CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #2 CD
~Pharoah Overlord: #1 CD
~Place of Skulls: Nailed CD
~Place of Skulls: With Vision CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Songs for the Deaf (Japanese Import) CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Go With the Flow LP
~Queens of the Stone Age: Rated R CD
~Queens of the Stone Age: Songs for the Deaf (Ipecac) 2LP
~Rue: Self Titled CD
~Saint Vitus: Mournful Cries CD
~Saint Vitus: Heavier Than Thou CD
~Sea of Green: Time to Fly CD
~Sea of Green: Chemical Vacation CD
~Sheavy: Synchronized CD
~Sheavy: The Electric Sleep CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Reason to Live CD
~Sixty Watt Shaman: Ultra Electric CD
~Sleep: Volume One CD
~Sleep: Dopesmoker CD
~Sofa King Killer: Lust, Crime and Holiness CD EP
~Solace: 13 CD
~Solace: 13 2LP
~Sons of Otis: Spacejumbofudge CD
~Sourvein: Will to Mangle CD
~Southern Lord T-shirt: Let There Be Doom Design T-shirt
~Sparzanza: Into the Sewers CD
~Sparzanza: Angels of Vengeance CD
~Spickle: The Right to Remain Silent CD
~Spirit Caravan: Self Titled 7 inch
~Spirit Caravan: The Last Embrace 2CD
~Spirit Caravan: Dreamwheel CD EP
~Spiritual Beggars: Mantra III CD
~Spiritual Beggars: Another Way to Shine CD
~StonerRock.com T-shirt: Black T-shirt
~Storm at Sunrise: Garden of Forgotten Ideals CD
~Storm at Sunrise: The Suffering CD
~Sub Second Rocket: Horsepower CD
~SubArachnoid Space: Almost Invisible CD
~Sunn0))): White 1 CD
~Sunn0))): Flight of the Behemoth CD
~Sunn0))) T-shirt: Flight of the Behomoth Design T-shirt
~Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine T-shirt: Rampton Design T-shirt
~Terminal Lovers: Drama Pit and Loan CD
~Truth and Janey: Erupts! CD
~Unida: Coping With the Urban Coyote CD
~Various Artists: Sucking the 70's 2CD
~Various Artists: Rise 13: Magick Rock Vol. 1 CD
~Various Artists: T.V. EYE Video Magazine #1 and #2 DVD
~Various Artists: The Mighty Desert Rock Avengers 2CD
~Volume: Requesting Permission to Land CD EP
~Warhorse T-shirt: Gold Logo T-shirt
~YOB: Elaborations of Carbon CD
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Jordan guest vocalist on Kataklysm album
LATEST FROM SHIVERDOWN.COM
12.02.03 - Jordan guest vocalist on next Kataklysm release!
Our very own Jordan shares his vocal talents on Kataklysm's upcoming release, Serenity in Fire, due out March 8th 2004 on Nuclear Blast records. Jordan
stepped into the studio with producer/Kataklysm guitar wiz J-F Dagenais a couple of weeks ago and layed down some of the craziest shit you'll ever hear,
seemlessly trading off killer licks with Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono. The song: 10 seconds from the end. The album: Kataklysm's Serenity in Fire.
Check it all out March 8th at a record store near you…
Last but not least, a few fairly recent pics from our last gig with Strapping Young Lad are now up in the Pics section. Check 'em out if you're feelin frisky... Ben
www.shiverdown.com
LATEST FROM SHIVERDOWN.COM
12.02.03 - Jordan guest vocalist on next Kataklysm release!
Our very own Jordan shares his vocal talents on Kataklysm's upcoming release, Serenity in Fire, due out March 8th 2004 on Nuclear Blast records. Jordan
stepped into the studio with producer/Kataklysm guitar wiz J-F Dagenais a couple of weeks ago and layed down some of the craziest shit you'll ever hear,
seemlessly trading off killer licks with Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono. The song: 10 seconds from the end. The album: Kataklysm's Serenity in Fire.
Check it all out March 8th at a record store near you…
Last but not least, a few fairly recent pics from our last gig with Strapping Young Lad are now up in the Pics section. Check 'em out if you're feelin frisky... Ben
www.shiverdown.com
Low Twelve Hump Day Report
Twelve Heads - yes here's yet another Hump Day Report. I trust that you've nursed your mosh pit wounds since the wicked show on Saturday night. No shows until 2004, so you'll have to get creative until then.
If you missed the Brutality Report from the weekend, you have to check it out. There's plenty of skin in this issue - so no minors please www.lowtwelve.com/2003-239.html
The artwork is coming together for the "Roasting Posers Volume I" DVD project and so is the editing. I'll be getting together with Jeff Feasley to check it all out before long so that we can see the whole thing - in it's brutal entirety. Very soon we'll be taking advance orders for any of you who want to be first on the list. Warning - they're going to go very fast.
Make sure you visit the Heavycore Records online store for any gifts you need to pick up. We've got the new Heavycore beanies . . . . they say PROUD TO BE POSER FREE across the front. Fuck yeah. Check out the store for cds, shirts, hoodies, and more www.lowtwelve.com/hcrecords.html
See you this weekend when the Brutality Report rears it's wicked head once again!
Brutal Always,
Pete Altieri
www.lowtwelve.com www.heavycore.org www.ThisSideTowardEnemy.com
Twelve Heads - yes here's yet another Hump Day Report. I trust that you've nursed your mosh pit wounds since the wicked show on Saturday night. No shows until 2004, so you'll have to get creative until then.
If you missed the Brutality Report from the weekend, you have to check it out. There's plenty of skin in this issue - so no minors please www.lowtwelve.com/2003-239.html
The artwork is coming together for the "Roasting Posers Volume I" DVD project and so is the editing. I'll be getting together with Jeff Feasley to check it all out before long so that we can see the whole thing - in it's brutal entirety. Very soon we'll be taking advance orders for any of you who want to be first on the list. Warning - they're going to go very fast.
Make sure you visit the Heavycore Records online store for any gifts you need to pick up. We've got the new Heavycore beanies . . . . they say PROUD TO BE POSER FREE across the front. Fuck yeah. Check out the store for cds, shirts, hoodies, and more www.lowtwelve.com/hcrecords.html
See you this weekend when the Brutality Report rears it's wicked head once again!
Brutal Always,
Pete Altieri
www.lowtwelve.com www.heavycore.org www.ThisSideTowardEnemy.com
12.02.2003
It's Official: JUDAS PRIEST To Headline SWEDEN ROCK Festival!
JUDAS PRIEST have been officially confirmed to headline next year's installment of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12, 2004 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. This is the first word of any live dates from the British heavy metal band since they announced their reunion with vocalist Rob Halford in July after more than 12 years apart.
The following is a list of the acts that have been confirmed to appear at Sweden Rock Festival 2004:
JUDAS PRIEST (UK)
UFO (UK)
NIGHTWISH (FIN)
APRIL WINE (CAN)
KINGDOME COME (D)
CHILDREN OF BODOM (FIN)
ENTOMBED (S)
EXODUS (US)
MAGIC SLIM & THE TEARDROPS (US)
SLADE (UK)
ABRAMIS BRAMA (S)
OPETH (S)
WASA EXPRESS (S)
BRAINSTORM (D)
CAGE (US)
PERSUADER (s)
LUMSK (N)
NARNIA (s)
HEAVENLY (F)
PARAGON (D)
MEMORY GARDEN (S)
LAKE OF TEARS (S)
PATHOS (S)
HIRAX (US)
The first few confirmations for the festival are being announced this evening (Nov. 28) at the Sweden Rock 2004 kick-off party at Draken in Stockholm. DORO is headlining the kick-off concert, with additional performances expected from TEN 67, TEN JINN and SPEARFISH. Also appearing will be the "all-star" Swedish cover band MONSTERS OF METAL, featuring vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, AT VANCE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), guitarist Fredrik Åkesson (TALISMAN), bassist Johan Nieman (THERION) and drummer Sami Karppinen (ex-THERION).
JUDAS PRIEST are in talks to take part in several European festivals next summer, including Holland's Waldrock and Italy's Gods of Metal, according to published reports.
The band, who will celebrate their 30th anniversary next year, are believed to be on the verge of signing a new major-label deal with Sony Music following their split with the Atlantic label last year. Their forthcoming CD will be the group's first to feature Halford since 1990's RIAA gold-certified "Painkiller".
JUDAS PRIEST's last two studio albums (neither one of which featured Halford), "Jugulator" (1997) and "Demolition" (2001), received mediocre reviews and disappointing sales — 110,000 and 50,000, respectively, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
JUDAS PRIEST have been officially confirmed to headline next year's installment of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12, 2004 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. This is the first word of any live dates from the British heavy metal band since they announced their reunion with vocalist Rob Halford in July after more than 12 years apart.
The following is a list of the acts that have been confirmed to appear at Sweden Rock Festival 2004:
JUDAS PRIEST (UK)
UFO (UK)
NIGHTWISH (FIN)
APRIL WINE (CAN)
KINGDOME COME (D)
CHILDREN OF BODOM (FIN)
ENTOMBED (S)
EXODUS (US)
MAGIC SLIM & THE TEARDROPS (US)
SLADE (UK)
ABRAMIS BRAMA (S)
OPETH (S)
WASA EXPRESS (S)
BRAINSTORM (D)
CAGE (US)
PERSUADER (s)
LUMSK (N)
NARNIA (s)
HEAVENLY (F)
PARAGON (D)
MEMORY GARDEN (S)
LAKE OF TEARS (S)
PATHOS (S)
HIRAX (US)
The first few confirmations for the festival are being announced this evening (Nov. 28) at the Sweden Rock 2004 kick-off party at Draken in Stockholm. DORO is headlining the kick-off concert, with additional performances expected from TEN 67, TEN JINN and SPEARFISH. Also appearing will be the "all-star" Swedish cover band MONSTERS OF METAL, featuring vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, AT VANCE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN), guitarist Fredrik Åkesson (TALISMAN), bassist Johan Nieman (THERION) and drummer Sami Karppinen (ex-THERION).
JUDAS PRIEST are in talks to take part in several European festivals next summer, including Holland's Waldrock and Italy's Gods of Metal, according to published reports.
The band, who will celebrate their 30th anniversary next year, are believed to be on the verge of signing a new major-label deal with Sony Music following their split with the Atlantic label last year. Their forthcoming CD will be the group's first to feature Halford since 1990's RIAA gold-certified "Painkiller".
JUDAS PRIEST's last two studio albums (neither one of which featured Halford), "Jugulator" (1997) and "Demolition" (2001), received mediocre reviews and disappointing sales — 110,000 and 50,000, respectively, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
SKINLAB: 'Expect Nothing Less Than A Sick-Ass Record'
SKINLAB frontman Steev Esquivel has posted the following message on the band's web site:
"Yo yo, what up everyone, we're back and coming to you proud and clear!! The SLAYER tour has been an experience that we'll never forget. We had such a killer time hanging with all the bands/crews and of course all our Jager peeps (freaks)!!! We got to play in front of thousands of die-hard SLAYER fans, not to mention our very own showing up early enough to catch our brief 20-minute set. To our surprise, we didn't get 'SLAYER-ed' (a term used when the crowd starts telling you to get the fuck off the stage, and starts chanting the almighty SLAYER...... SLAYER!!!!) Not even once!!! We're defiantly proud to say that, and can all agree that it was the biggest highlight of our careers!! Getting to see them ever night with the original line up was sick! They are the kings of metal STRAIGHT UP!!!! The set list was brutal, lights we're awesome, crowd was insane. The way a metal concert should be!
"As soon as we we're done it was all about grabbing a few shots of Jager/beers.... OK, lots of 'em. By the time ARCH ENEMY was on, we'd already be in the crowd chillin with all the metal heads. ARCH ENEMY kicked ass, Angela was brutal as fuck and the rest of the guys we're amazing and hell of cool. From what we we're talking maybe we'll be getting together in the future for a tour together. (if you don't have the new ARCH ENEMY.......get it!) Much respect to HATEBREED and crew, those boys know how to throw down, they're heavy as fuck, they got the crowd worked into a mass whirlwind with circle pits going 3 at a time at some points......it was sick!! We'd stand on the side stage just trippin'. It was amazing watching them every night. They have come a long way, and it showed proof that if you stick to you guns, you will prevail. All in all it was a killer ass run of dates, everyone on the tour was cool as fuck, we got to live out our childhood dreams, what else can I say..........other than that, if all goes good we'll be out for some more shows on the next JagerMusic tour!!
"Keep an eye open for 'The Nerve Damage Sessions' due early 2004. Then a full-length that should be out before then end of 2004. Expect nothing less than a sick-ass SKINLAB record. We're not going back to our roots or taking the best qualities of our last few records, we're pissed and it's gonna show through our music. We've been paying our dues for the last 10 years, watching bands/scenes come and go. Fuck the drama — we're moving forward and gonna write a brutal yet dynamic album that we'll be able to look back at in another 10 years and be proud of. . It's obvious that what we do isn't any sort of 'one-hit wonder' or a 'flash in the pan', we haven't peaked yet and we're still hungry. Time to put on some shit kickers!! right on, metal freaks. Thanks for the support."
SKINLAB frontman Steev Esquivel has posted the following message on the band's web site:
"Yo yo, what up everyone, we're back and coming to you proud and clear!! The SLAYER tour has been an experience that we'll never forget. We had such a killer time hanging with all the bands/crews and of course all our Jager peeps (freaks)!!! We got to play in front of thousands of die-hard SLAYER fans, not to mention our very own showing up early enough to catch our brief 20-minute set. To our surprise, we didn't get 'SLAYER-ed' (a term used when the crowd starts telling you to get the fuck off the stage, and starts chanting the almighty SLAYER...... SLAYER!!!!) Not even once!!! We're defiantly proud to say that, and can all agree that it was the biggest highlight of our careers!! Getting to see them ever night with the original line up was sick! They are the kings of metal STRAIGHT UP!!!! The set list was brutal, lights we're awesome, crowd was insane. The way a metal concert should be!
"As soon as we we're done it was all about grabbing a few shots of Jager/beers.... OK, lots of 'em. By the time ARCH ENEMY was on, we'd already be in the crowd chillin with all the metal heads. ARCH ENEMY kicked ass, Angela was brutal as fuck and the rest of the guys we're amazing and hell of cool. From what we we're talking maybe we'll be getting together in the future for a tour together. (if you don't have the new ARCH ENEMY.......get it!) Much respect to HATEBREED and crew, those boys know how to throw down, they're heavy as fuck, they got the crowd worked into a mass whirlwind with circle pits going 3 at a time at some points......it was sick!! We'd stand on the side stage just trippin'. It was amazing watching them every night. They have come a long way, and it showed proof that if you stick to you guns, you will prevail. All in all it was a killer ass run of dates, everyone on the tour was cool as fuck, we got to live out our childhood dreams, what else can I say..........other than that, if all goes good we'll be out for some more shows on the next JagerMusic tour!!
"Keep an eye open for 'The Nerve Damage Sessions' due early 2004. Then a full-length that should be out before then end of 2004. Expect nothing less than a sick-ass SKINLAB record. We're not going back to our roots or taking the best qualities of our last few records, we're pissed and it's gonna show through our music. We've been paying our dues for the last 10 years, watching bands/scenes come and go. Fuck the drama — we're moving forward and gonna write a brutal yet dynamic album that we'll be able to look back at in another 10 years and be proud of. . It's obvious that what we do isn't any sort of 'one-hit wonder' or a 'flash in the pan', we haven't peaked yet and we're still hungry. Time to put on some shit kickers!! right on, metal freaks. Thanks for the support."
MANOWAR Director Comments On The Making Of 'Hell On Earth III'
Video director Neil Johnson, who was responsible for putting together MANOWAR's upcoming "Hell On Earth III" DVD, recently gave his personal report about this massive package which is due to be released on December 8.
"It continues from where 'Hell On Earth Part Two' left off," he said. "Disc One covers the 1998-1999 summer festivals and the Monsters Of The Millennium Tour.
"This DVD is packed full of incredible moments. One of my personal favorites is the first live performance of Nessun Dorma at the Gods Of Metal Festival in Milan, Italy. If you look closely, you can see tears streaming from the audience's eyes. Such is the power of MANOWAR onstage — simply awe-inspiring.
"Disc Two contains the entire performance of the Ringfest in Cologne, Germany. It was one of those nights where magic was created. The entire concert was recorded in true 5.1 surround sound. I was stunned when I heard the test discs in the authoring suite. I could hear the sounds of the audience all around me. It is as if, I was standing in the audience. Never before have I heard the sound of a live concert mixed like this. Plus the entire concert was re-cut from scratch and digitally color graded.
"In addition, every music video ever made by MANOWAR appears on this disc. As a tribute to the fans, there are two versions of 'Gloves Of Metal'. The original and a new version re-cut with new added scenes."
The "Hell On Earth III" trailer can be viewed at these locations (Quicktime required):
- "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Low-Res) - 5.3MB
- "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Hi-Res) - 13.4MB
Video director Neil Johnson, who was responsible for putting together MANOWAR's upcoming "Hell On Earth III" DVD, recently gave his personal report about this massive package which is due to be released on December 8.
"It continues from where 'Hell On Earth Part Two' left off," he said. "Disc One covers the 1998-1999 summer festivals and the Monsters Of The Millennium Tour.
"This DVD is packed full of incredible moments. One of my personal favorites is the first live performance of Nessun Dorma at the Gods Of Metal Festival in Milan, Italy. If you look closely, you can see tears streaming from the audience's eyes. Such is the power of MANOWAR onstage — simply awe-inspiring.
"Disc Two contains the entire performance of the Ringfest in Cologne, Germany. It was one of those nights where magic was created. The entire concert was recorded in true 5.1 surround sound. I was stunned when I heard the test discs in the authoring suite. I could hear the sounds of the audience all around me. It is as if, I was standing in the audience. Never before have I heard the sound of a live concert mixed like this. Plus the entire concert was re-cut from scratch and digitally color graded.
"In addition, every music video ever made by MANOWAR appears on this disc. As a tribute to the fans, there are two versions of 'Gloves Of Metal'. The original and a new version re-cut with new added scenes."
The "Hell On Earth III" trailer can be viewed at these locations (Quicktime required):
- "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Low-Res) - 5.3MB
- "Hell On Earth Part III" Preview (Hi-Res) - 13.4MB
FUELED II FIRE To Support ILL NINO In December
FUELED II FIRE, the new band featuring former PISSING RAZORS members Cesar Soto (guitar), Joe Rodriguez (vocals) and Mat Lynch (guitar), have lined up the following dates during December:
Dec. 11 - Back Room - Austin, TX (w/ ILL NINO)
Dec. 12 - The Live Room - Abilene, TX (w/ ILL NINO)
Dec. 13 - Jakes - Lubbock, TX (w/ ILL NINO)
As previously reported, FUELED II FIRE recently made their first EP available for purchase via mailorder. "Empires of Truth and Hatred" was engineered and recorded this past June with producer Mike Major (AT THE DRIVE-IN, SPARTA).
To obtain your copy of the EP, send $7 (includes shipping) to:
FUELED II FIRE
P.O. Box 371834
El Paso, TX 79937
The band are also offering a combo CD + shirt package for $13 (includes shipping). Shirts are available in L or XL. Please send cash, check or money order made out to Mathew Lynch. All questions regarding orders should be sent to: fueled2fire@netscape.net.
FUELED II FIRE, the new band featuring former PISSING RAZORS members Cesar Soto (guitar), Joe Rodriguez (vocals) and Mat Lynch (guitar), have lined up the following dates during December:
Dec. 11 - Back Room - Austin, TX (w/ ILL NINO)
Dec. 12 - The Live Room - Abilene, TX (w/ ILL NINO)
Dec. 13 - Jakes - Lubbock, TX (w/ ILL NINO)
As previously reported, FUELED II FIRE recently made their first EP available for purchase via mailorder. "Empires of Truth and Hatred" was engineered and recorded this past June with producer Mike Major (AT THE DRIVE-IN, SPARTA).
To obtain your copy of the EP, send $7 (includes shipping) to:
FUELED II FIRE
P.O. Box 371834
El Paso, TX 79937
The band are also offering a combo CD + shirt package for $13 (includes shipping). Shirts are available in L or XL. Please send cash, check or money order made out to Mathew Lynch. All questions regarding orders should be sent to: fueled2fire@netscape.net.
SAURON Sign With NEUROTIC RECORDS
Dutch black metallers SAURON have signed with Neurotic Records for the release of their as-yet-untitled sophomore full-length album, tentatively due in late 2004.
The band have written around seven new tracks so far for the follow-up to their debut, "Universe Of Filth", which saw light of day through Dark Horizon Records.
According to the group, the new album will be "more mature, more diverse and most of all more angry" than its predecessor.
SAURON have previously performed live with such acts as DESTROYER 666, CARPATHIAN FOREST, SATYRICON, IMMOLATION, and DERANGED, and are tentatively due to embark on a mini-tour with BEHEMOTH and NAGLFAR early next year. Download MP3s of two cuts off "Universe Of Filth": "The Cancer Above" (mp3), "Into Hell" (mp3).
For more information, visit the band's official web site at this location.
Dutch black metallers SAURON have signed with Neurotic Records for the release of their as-yet-untitled sophomore full-length album, tentatively due in late 2004.
The band have written around seven new tracks so far for the follow-up to their debut, "Universe Of Filth", which saw light of day through Dark Horizon Records.
According to the group, the new album will be "more mature, more diverse and most of all more angry" than its predecessor.
SAURON have previously performed live with such acts as DESTROYER 666, CARPATHIAN FOREST, SATYRICON, IMMOLATION, and DERANGED, and are tentatively due to embark on a mini-tour with BEHEMOTH and NAGLFAR early next year. Download MP3s of two cuts off "Universe Of Filth": "The Cancer Above" (mp3), "Into Hell" (mp3).
For more information, visit the band's official web site at this location.
Former KISS Guitarist Talks About Touring With Late KISS Drummer ERIC CARR
Former KISS guitarist Mark. St. John recently spoke to Eric-Carr.info about his personal experiences with late KISS drummer Eric Carr during his short tenure with KISS and up to Eric's tragic death on November 24, 1991.
When asked if he had any memories of being on the road with Eric, Mark said, "Yeah, yeah, I don't even remember playing with him, I felt so terrible. But Eric and I used to hang out. Gene [Simmons] had his wigs, right? They were Warren Beatty-type wigs … Warren Beatty Shampoo wigs. Eric and I one time took his wig and were playing catch with it. And Gene's getting all freaked out. 'Don't drop it. It costs so much money.' And then we dropped it on the floor. I can't remember what we called the thing. But we were throwing it back and forth over Gene's head and he's trying to catch it. It drops and gets all dirty on the floor and then we stopped it. It was Eric's idea and I thought it was cool so I played along. It was all in good taste, but Gene got all freaked out about it. That was one thing I remember about the tour, especially Eric. What else? The band was the only people that went on the airplane. Everybody else had to take the tour truck. When we landed, we would go either right to the hotel or right to the area. We'd do a sound check or hotel just to check in. They didn't even tune their own instruments as far as I know. In fact, when I went to audition, they had somebody else tune their instruments. They didn't even bring their own instruments. They just rented the instruments. Crazy stuff. That's alright."
Former KISS guitarist Mark. St. John recently spoke to Eric-Carr.info about his personal experiences with late KISS drummer Eric Carr during his short tenure with KISS and up to Eric's tragic death on November 24, 1991.
When asked if he had any memories of being on the road with Eric, Mark said, "Yeah, yeah, I don't even remember playing with him, I felt so terrible. But Eric and I used to hang out. Gene [Simmons] had his wigs, right? They were Warren Beatty-type wigs … Warren Beatty Shampoo wigs. Eric and I one time took his wig and were playing catch with it. And Gene's getting all freaked out. 'Don't drop it. It costs so much money.' And then we dropped it on the floor. I can't remember what we called the thing. But we were throwing it back and forth over Gene's head and he's trying to catch it. It drops and gets all dirty on the floor and then we stopped it. It was Eric's idea and I thought it was cool so I played along. It was all in good taste, but Gene got all freaked out about it. That was one thing I remember about the tour, especially Eric. What else? The band was the only people that went on the airplane. Everybody else had to take the tour truck. When we landed, we would go either right to the hotel or right to the area. We'd do a sound check or hotel just to check in. They didn't even tune their own instruments as far as I know. In fact, when I went to audition, they had somebody else tune their instruments. They didn't even bring their own instruments. They just rented the instruments. Crazy stuff. That's alright."
KEEP OF KALESSIN To Release New EP In December
Norwegian black metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN will release their brand new mini-album, titled "Reclaim", on December 1 in Norway through FaceFront Records. The rest of the European continent will receive the CD on January 19, 2004.
The group's first release since 1999's "Agnen: A Journey Through The Dark" (Avantgarde), "Reclaim" (5 tracks, 27 minutes) features original member Obsidian C. (a.k.a. Arnt Grønbech) on guitars/bass/synth, Frost (a.k.a. Kjetil Haraldstad, SATYRICON) on drums and Attila Chisar (ex-MAYHEM, ABORYM) on vocals. The album has already been described as a new milestone in Norwegian black metal by the Norwegian press.
"Reclaim" will be available through The End mail-order from early January for the U.S. territory.
Norwegian black metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN will release their brand new mini-album, titled "Reclaim", on December 1 in Norway through FaceFront Records. The rest of the European continent will receive the CD on January 19, 2004.
The group's first release since 1999's "Agnen: A Journey Through The Dark" (Avantgarde), "Reclaim" (5 tracks, 27 minutes) features original member Obsidian C. (a.k.a. Arnt Grønbech) on guitars/bass/synth, Frost (a.k.a. Kjetil Haraldstad, SATYRICON) on drums and Attila Chisar (ex-MAYHEM, ABORYM) on vocals. The album has already been described as a new milestone in Norwegian black metal by the Norwegian press.
"Reclaim" will be available through The End mail-order from early January for the U.S. territory.
ICED EARTH: 'When Eagle Cries' Video Posted Online
ICED EARTH's video for the track "When Eagle Cries (Unplugged)" is available for viewing in streaming media at this location. "When Eagle Cries (Unplugged)" comes off the group's recently issued four-song single, "The Reckoning (Don't Tread On Me)", which was made available through the band's new label, SPV Records. A full-band version of the song will be included on the group's ninth full-length album, "The Glorious Burden", due on January 13, 2004.
"The Glorious Burden" is ICED EARTH's first release with singer Tim Owens (ex-JUDAS PRIEST), who replaced Matt Barlow this past summer.
ICED EARTH's video for the track "When Eagle Cries (Unplugged)" is available for viewing in streaming media at this location. "When Eagle Cries (Unplugged)" comes off the group's recently issued four-song single, "The Reckoning (Don't Tread On Me)", which was made available through the band's new label, SPV Records. A full-band version of the song will be included on the group's ninth full-length album, "The Glorious Burden", due on January 13, 2004.
"The Glorious Burden" is ICED EARTH's first release with singer Tim Owens (ex-JUDAS PRIEST), who replaced Matt Barlow this past summer.
DESTRUCTOR Continue Writing For New Album
DESTRUCTOR, Cleveland, Ohio's legendary power/thrash band, are hard at work writing and demoing new material for the follow-up to their very successful "Sonic Bullet" EP, released on Auburn Records earlier this year. New songs include "Skull Splitter", "Unleashed", "Immortal Metal", "Unearth The Earth", "We Are Ready", "Damage Control" and a reworked version of "Smash Your Skulls With Power". More songs are in the development stages and will be completed soon. "We want to put a little old DESTRUCTOR flavor in on the new session," says lead singer/guitarist Dave Overkill. "Most of the songs are upbeat and fast. We want this follow-up to KILL!" The band will be entering 609 Recording Studio in Cleveland with engineer Don Depew (BREAKER) early next year to begin recording.
DESTRUCTOR, Cleveland, Ohio's legendary power/thrash band, are hard at work writing and demoing new material for the follow-up to their very successful "Sonic Bullet" EP, released on Auburn Records earlier this year. New songs include "Skull Splitter", "Unleashed", "Immortal Metal", "Unearth The Earth", "We Are Ready", "Damage Control" and a reworked version of "Smash Your Skulls With Power". More songs are in the development stages and will be completed soon. "We want to put a little old DESTRUCTOR flavor in on the new session," says lead singer/guitarist Dave Overkill. "Most of the songs are upbeat and fast. We want this follow-up to KILL!" The band will be entering 609 Recording Studio in Cleveland with engineer Don Depew (BREAKER) early next year to begin recording.
OMEN To Support HELLOWEEN In Texas
Classic metallers OMEN have been confirmed to support HELLOWEEN at three Texas dates in January. In addition, the band will perform a special CD-release show in December.
Upcoming OMEN dates:
Dec. 12 - The Indigo - Dallas, TX
Jan. 22 - The Engine Room - Houston, TX (w/ HELLOWEEN)
Jan. 23 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX (w/ HELLOWEEN)
Jan. 24 - Trees - Dallas, TX (w/ HELLOWEEN)
Jun. 25 - Rockdisco WOM - Balingen GER
Jun. 26 - Bang Your Head Festival – Balingen, GER
OMEN's latest album, "Eternal Black Dawn", was released in Europe through Mausoleum Records and in the U.S. via Crash Music Inc. The follow-up to "Reopening The Gates" sees a triumphant return to the classic OMEN sound heard on albums like "Battle Cry" and "Warning Of Danger". The lineup now includes original guitarist/songwriter Kenny Powell, vocalist Kevin Goocher, drummer Rick Murray, and bassist Andy Haas.
Classic metallers OMEN have been confirmed to support HELLOWEEN at three Texas dates in January. In addition, the band will perform a special CD-release show in December.
Upcoming OMEN dates:
Dec. 12 - The Indigo - Dallas, TX
Jan. 22 - The Engine Room - Houston, TX (w/ HELLOWEEN)
Jan. 23 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX (w/ HELLOWEEN)
Jan. 24 - Trees - Dallas, TX (w/ HELLOWEEN)
Jun. 25 - Rockdisco WOM - Balingen GER
Jun. 26 - Bang Your Head Festival – Balingen, GER
OMEN's latest album, "Eternal Black Dawn", was released in Europe through Mausoleum Records and in the U.S. via Crash Music Inc. The follow-up to "Reopening The Gates" sees a triumphant return to the classic OMEN sound heard on albums like "Battle Cry" and "Warning Of Danger". The lineup now includes original guitarist/songwriter Kenny Powell, vocalist Kevin Goocher, drummer Rick Murray, and bassist Andy Haas.
OZZY OSBOURNE: ' I Was Sexually Abused As A Child'
Ozzy Osbourne has said in a newspaper interview that he was sexually abused as a child.
The former BLACK SABBATH frontman said the abuse took place when he was a schoolboy in Birmingham.
"I was sexually abused as a kid," Osbourne, 54, said in an interview splashed across three pages of Monday's (Dec. 1) Daily Mirror. "Two boys used to wait for me to come home after school.
"They felt me and touched me. It became a regular thing on the way home from school — it seemed to go on forever.
"I was afraid to tell my father or mother and it completely fucked me up.
He said he needed counselling later in life to come to terms with it.
"When I was a kid, people didn't talk about these things like they do now," Ozzy said.
"You didn't have chat shows talking about molestation. It used to be the 'Woodentops' and 'Bill and Ben'.
"I worked it out with a therapist. But if you have a traumatic experience when you are young it does fuck you up.
"[Wife/manager] Sharon knows all about it and it was only with her that I could finally relax and be myself."
Ozzy and daughter Kelly will perform their rendition of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Changes" on the German TV show "Wetten, dass..." (hosted by Thomas Gottschalk) on December 6. A European headlining tour, postponed twice due to Ozzy's health problems, will kick off on January 15 in Oberhausen, Germany.
Ozzy Osbourne has said in a newspaper interview that he was sexually abused as a child.
The former BLACK SABBATH frontman said the abuse took place when he was a schoolboy in Birmingham.
"I was sexually abused as a kid," Osbourne, 54, said in an interview splashed across three pages of Monday's (Dec. 1) Daily Mirror. "Two boys used to wait for me to come home after school.
"They felt me and touched me. It became a regular thing on the way home from school — it seemed to go on forever.
"I was afraid to tell my father or mother and it completely fucked me up.
He said he needed counselling later in life to come to terms with it.
"When I was a kid, people didn't talk about these things like they do now," Ozzy said.
"You didn't have chat shows talking about molestation. It used to be the 'Woodentops' and 'Bill and Ben'.
"I worked it out with a therapist. But if you have a traumatic experience when you are young it does fuck you up.
"[Wife/manager] Sharon knows all about it and it was only with her that I could finally relax and be myself."
Ozzy and daughter Kelly will perform their rendition of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Changes" on the German TV show "Wetten, dass..." (hosted by Thomas Gottschalk) on December 6. A European headlining tour, postponed twice due to Ozzy's health problems, will kick off on January 15 in Oberhausen, Germany.
MANOWAR Guitarist Wins Motocross Racing Event
MANOWAR guitarist Karl Logan received First Place in the category 250B (Amateur) at this year's Western NY Off-Road Association motocross racing event.
Karl's title is a "great victory" after the accident he had a couple of years ago — the details of which can be seen in the "Hell On Earth Part 3" double DVD coming on December 8. "His recovery was exceptional and the championship shows his true warrior spirit!" the band write on their web site.
As previously reported, "Hell On Earth III" 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.
MANOWAR guitarist Karl Logan received First Place in the category 250B (Amateur) at this year's Western NY Off-Road Association motocross racing event.
Karl's title is a "great victory" after the accident he had a couple of years ago — the details of which can be seen in the "Hell On Earth Part 3" double DVD coming on December 8. "His recovery was exceptional and the championship shows his true warrior spirit!" the band write on their web site.
As previously reported, "Hell On Earth III" 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.
ZAKK WYLDE's Bullseye Guitar To Be Auctioned Off For Charity
Zakk Wylde's Bullseye guitar is currently being auctioned off on eBay, with proceeds going to help victims of the Rhode Island nightclub fire. The auction will last until December 20.
The guitar was originally raffled by Daddy's Junky Music in Warwick, Rhode Island and raised over $6,400, which was donated to the fund. The "Doc" Fund is a victims' fund set up in the name of WHJY DJ Mike "The Doctor" Gonsalves, who, along with 99 others, perished in the February 20 fire at the Station nightclub in West Warwick.
The winner of the raffle was longtime Daddy's customer Rick Webb of Rhode Island. Rick came down to Daddy's Warwick on August 13 to meet Zakk and pick up his prize... or so Zakk thought. Rick surprised everyone when he refused the guitar! He gave it back and asked that the guitar be brought Ozzfest to have it signed by some of the Ozzfest bands, auction it off and give the additional funds to The "Doc" Fund.
The guitar has been signed by Zakk Wylde, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, KORN and Jason Newsted to name just a few. Details of the auction are on www.daddys.com and www.zakkwylde.com.
Zakk Wylde's Bullseye guitar is currently being auctioned off on eBay, with proceeds going to help victims of the Rhode Island nightclub fire. The auction will last until December 20.
The guitar was originally raffled by Daddy's Junky Music in Warwick, Rhode Island and raised over $6,400, which was donated to the fund. The "Doc" Fund is a victims' fund set up in the name of WHJY DJ Mike "The Doctor" Gonsalves, who, along with 99 others, perished in the February 20 fire at the Station nightclub in West Warwick.
The winner of the raffle was longtime Daddy's customer Rick Webb of Rhode Island. Rick came down to Daddy's Warwick on August 13 to meet Zakk and pick up his prize... or so Zakk thought. Rick surprised everyone when he refused the guitar! He gave it back and asked that the guitar be brought Ozzfest to have it signed by some of the Ozzfest bands, auction it off and give the additional funds to The "Doc" Fund.
The guitar has been signed by Zakk Wylde, Ozzy Osbourne, Marilyn Manson, KORN and Jason Newsted to name just a few. Details of the auction are on www.daddys.com and www.zakkwylde.com.
OMNIUM GATHERUM To Record In The Spring
Finnish "new wave" death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM are busy writing and demoing new material for their sophomore album, tentatively due next summer. The follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut, "Spirits and August Light", is scheduled to be recorded late spring 2004 with engineer Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland and will be released through Rage Of Achilles Records.
New songtitles include "The Fall Went Right Through Here", "Bereavement" and "Misanthropic (Let the Crown Fall)". The band are describing the new material as "more of that old-school (melo)death — groovier and heavier not that trendypopdeathmetalcrap that's extruding everywhere..."
Upcoming OMNIUM GATHERUM shows:
Dec. 19 - Stella Star Club ("Club Rock Hell") - Helsinki, FIN
Dec. 27 - Green Christmas Festival '03 - Rakvere, EST
Finnish "new wave" death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM are busy writing and demoing new material for their sophomore album, tentatively due next summer. The follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut, "Spirits and August Light", is scheduled to be recorded late spring 2004 with engineer Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland and will be released through Rage Of Achilles Records.
New songtitles include "The Fall Went Right Through Here", "Bereavement" and "Misanthropic (Let the Crown Fall)". The band are describing the new material as "more of that old-school (melo)death — groovier and heavier not that trendypopdeathmetalcrap that's extruding everywhere..."
Upcoming OMNIUM GATHERUM shows:
Dec. 19 - Stella Star Club ("Club Rock Hell") - Helsinki, FIN
Dec. 27 - Green Christmas Festival '03 - Rakvere, EST
KISS To Resume Touring In April — Without AEROSMITH
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Associated Press that the rockasaurus spectacle KISS/AEROSMITH tour that launched last summer is getting near the end of its final leg, with a swing of U.S. dates — including a Dec. 18 gig at the Forum in L.A. — wrapping up toward the end of December. And then, he says, "We'll start back up in April. We will continue, however, without AEROSMITH."
So whatever happened to KISS' much-hyped retirement from touring?
"That had to do with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss," says Gene of the bandmates who, along with Paul Stanley and himself, comprised the original KISS lineup.
"Peter is now healthy. Ace has had a back-and-forth battle with substances, and he told me if he didn't get off the road, he was going to kill himself," says Gene.
In other news, Simmons' much-hyped magazine, Gene Simmons Tongue, has apparently gone "on hiatus" following the publication of its fifth issue. According to a posting from publisher Allen Tuller on the magazine's official web site, "Gene is on tour with AEROSMITH and the tour has been extended indefinitely. With this in mind, we felt it was only fair to go on hiatus until Gene is involved in the publication of the magazine on a day-today basis and the tour schedule simply does not allow sufficient time right now to devote to publishing the next issue of GST." There is no word right now as to when — or if — the magazine will resume publication.
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Associated Press that the rockasaurus spectacle KISS/AEROSMITH tour that launched last summer is getting near the end of its final leg, with a swing of U.S. dates — including a Dec. 18 gig at the Forum in L.A. — wrapping up toward the end of December. And then, he says, "We'll start back up in April. We will continue, however, without AEROSMITH."
So whatever happened to KISS' much-hyped retirement from touring?
"That had to do with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss," says Gene of the bandmates who, along with Paul Stanley and himself, comprised the original KISS lineup.
"Peter is now healthy. Ace has had a back-and-forth battle with substances, and he told me if he didn't get off the road, he was going to kill himself," says Gene.
In other news, Simmons' much-hyped magazine, Gene Simmons Tongue, has apparently gone "on hiatus" following the publication of its fifth issue. According to a posting from publisher Allen Tuller on the magazine's official web site, "Gene is on tour with AEROSMITH and the tour has been extended indefinitely. With this in mind, we felt it was only fair to go on hiatus until Gene is involved in the publication of the magazine on a day-today basis and the tour schedule simply does not allow sufficient time right now to devote to publishing the next issue of GST." There is no word right now as to when — or if — the magazine will resume publication.
FIREBIRD To Support MONSTER MAGNET In London
Britain's FIREBIRD, the band led by former CARCASS/NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, have lined up the following dates during December:
Dec. 05 - Station Road, High Wycombe, UK @ The Irish Center
Dec. 07 - Charing Cross Road, London, UK @ Astoria (w/ MONSTER MAGNET)
FIREBIRD's latest album, "No. 3", was released in June through SPV/Steamhammer Records. The CD, which was recorded at Berno Studios in Malmö, Sweden, was issued in Japan in February through JVC Records.
Britain's FIREBIRD, the band led by former CARCASS/NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, have lined up the following dates during December:
Dec. 05 - Station Road, High Wycombe, UK @ The Irish Center
Dec. 07 - Charing Cross Road, London, UK @ Astoria (w/ MONSTER MAGNET)
FIREBIRD's latest album, "No. 3", was released in June through SPV/Steamhammer Records. The CD, which was recorded at Berno Studios in Malmö, Sweden, was issued in Japan in February through JVC Records.
SLAYER Guitarist's T-Shirt Designs Available Online
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has made available six new designs from his clothing line, dubbed KFK Industries (Kerry Fucking King), at MerchMonster.com. An official web site is currently under construction and will be launched soon. A source close to SLAYER had previously told BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "[Kerry]'s very excited about [the clothing line]. He will sell a variety of items [and] will be [personally] designing and approving all merchandise."
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has made available six new designs from his clothing line, dubbed KFK Industries (Kerry Fucking King), at MerchMonster.com. An official web site is currently under construction and will be launched soon. A source close to SLAYER had previously told BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "[Kerry]'s very excited about [the clothing line]. He will sell a variety of items [and] will be [personally] designing and approving all merchandise."
IRON MAIDEN's 'Rainmaker' Enters U.K. Chart At No. 13
IRON MAIDEN's "Rainmaker" has entered Britain's singles chart at No. 13. Meanwhile, LIMP BIZKIT's cover of THE WHO classic "Behind Blue Eyes" has debuted at No. 18 on the same chart.
"Rainmaker", written by guitarist Dave Murray, bassist Steve Harris and vocalist Bruce Dickinson, comes off IRON MAIDEN's latest album "Dance Of Death", which has sold 95,459 copies in the U.S. since its early September release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. A video for the song, which was shot at London's Roundhouse studios in Camden, was reportedly rejected by MTV Europe after the music channel deemed the group's audience "too old," according to Dickinson.
IRON MAIDEN's "Rainmaker" has entered Britain's singles chart at No. 13. Meanwhile, LIMP BIZKIT's cover of THE WHO classic "Behind Blue Eyes" has debuted at No. 18 on the same chart.
"Rainmaker", written by guitarist Dave Murray, bassist Steve Harris and vocalist Bruce Dickinson, comes off IRON MAIDEN's latest album "Dance Of Death", which has sold 95,459 copies in the U.S. since its early September release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. A video for the song, which was shot at London's Roundhouse studios in Camden, was reportedly rejected by MTV Europe after the music channel deemed the group's audience "too old," according to Dickinson.
IMPALED NAZARENE, THE LEGION To Team Up For European Tour
Finland's IMPALED NAZARENE and Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION will reportedly be teaming up for a European tour beginning in late February. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.
In other news, THE LEGION will be releasing a limited-edition gatefold-sleeve version of their debut album, "Unseen To Creation", featuring two exclusive bonus tracks. The as-yet-undisclosed songs will be recorded in late December.
IMPALED NAZARENE, who issued their eighth studio album, "All That You Fear", in early November, have announced plans to perform at Club Rock Bottom in Helsinki on December 17. No further details are available at this time.
Finland's IMPALED NAZARENE and Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION will reportedly be teaming up for a European tour beginning in late February. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.
In other news, THE LEGION will be releasing a limited-edition gatefold-sleeve version of their debut album, "Unseen To Creation", featuring two exclusive bonus tracks. The as-yet-undisclosed songs will be recorded in late December.
IMPALED NAZARENE, who issued their eighth studio album, "All That You Fear", in early November, have announced plans to perform at Club Rock Bottom in Helsinki on December 17. No further details are available at this time.
SHARON OSBOURNE: I Cheated On OZZY With RANDY RHOADS
Imdb.com reports that OZZY OSBOURNE's marriage nearly collapsed in the early 1980s — after wife Sharon Osbourne cheated on him with his band's guitarist Randy Rhoads.
The shocking revelation was made public by Sharon in the family's new tome "Ordinary People: Our Story", which charts their incredible lives through the eyes of all members of the Osbourne clan — including children Aimee, Kelly and Jack. And Sharon, 51, admits that the subject of her infidelity with Rhoads — who died in a plane crash in 1982 — is off limits as far as her husband is concerned, because he finds the incident too painful to deal with.
Sharon writes, "When I talk about the early days of the love affair between Ozzy and me, I have to be honest — it wasn't just the two of us. Randy was a vital part of the tale. When Ozzy and I weren't speaking we turned to Randy, and when we were on loving terms he was there too.
"On the road we often ended up in the back of the tour bus together, watching TV and dozing off without thinking anything of it. Not that we were having sex with each other. There was one time I was with Randy. Ozzy knows about it but has never wanted to discuss it. That's his way of dealing with it. But don't read any dissatisfaction into it. Ozzy knows the one-time occurrence was loving, not lustful. And he was just as in love with Randy as I was. He still cries when talking about Randy. So do I."
In the book, Ozzy writes: "You couldn't have illustrated the two of us better than the way we dealt with the devastation of losing our best friend.
"I wanted to drink myself into the grave next to him. Sharon wanted to get back to work. Three weeks later she started auditioning new guitar players — not to replace Randy. We couldn't replace him.
"In a way, we've never lost Randy completely. We continue to play his music and every year on March 19, the day of the plane crash, Sharon and I light a candle for our friend and cry."
Imdb.com reports that OZZY OSBOURNE's marriage nearly collapsed in the early 1980s — after wife Sharon Osbourne cheated on him with his band's guitarist Randy Rhoads.
The shocking revelation was made public by Sharon in the family's new tome "Ordinary People: Our Story", which charts their incredible lives through the eyes of all members of the Osbourne clan — including children Aimee, Kelly and Jack. And Sharon, 51, admits that the subject of her infidelity with Rhoads — who died in a plane crash in 1982 — is off limits as far as her husband is concerned, because he finds the incident too painful to deal with.
Sharon writes, "When I talk about the early days of the love affair between Ozzy and me, I have to be honest — it wasn't just the two of us. Randy was a vital part of the tale. When Ozzy and I weren't speaking we turned to Randy, and when we were on loving terms he was there too.
"On the road we often ended up in the back of the tour bus together, watching TV and dozing off without thinking anything of it. Not that we were having sex with each other. There was one time I was with Randy. Ozzy knows about it but has never wanted to discuss it. That's his way of dealing with it. But don't read any dissatisfaction into it. Ozzy knows the one-time occurrence was loving, not lustful. And he was just as in love with Randy as I was. He still cries when talking about Randy. So do I."
In the book, Ozzy writes: "You couldn't have illustrated the two of us better than the way we dealt with the devastation of losing our best friend.
"I wanted to drink myself into the grave next to him. Sharon wanted to get back to work. Three weeks later she started auditioning new guitar players — not to replace Randy. We couldn't replace him.
"In a way, we've never lost Randy completely. We continue to play his music and every year on March 19, the day of the plane crash, Sharon and I light a candle for our friend and cry."
BYZANTINE Finalize Track Listing For Debut Album
West Virginia's BYZANTINE have finalized the track listing for their their debut album, "The Fundamental Component" (view cover here), due on February 10, 2004 through Prosthetic Records.
The self-produced debut, which features a sound that can be best described as "both technical and melodious," according to an official press release, will contain the following cuts:
01. Hatfield
02. Stick Figure
03. Stoning Judas
04. My New Casket
05. Sin Remover
06. Slipping on Noise
07. Kill Chain
08. The Devil's Arithmetic
09. Brundlefly
10. The Filth of our Underlings
BYZANTINE will be supporting DOG FASHION DISCO at the Sound Factory in Charleston, West Virginia on Sunday, December 21.
West Virginia's BYZANTINE have finalized the track listing for their their debut album, "The Fundamental Component" (view cover here), due on February 10, 2004 through Prosthetic Records.
The self-produced debut, which features a sound that can be best described as "both technical and melodious," according to an official press release, will contain the following cuts:
01. Hatfield
02. Stick Figure
03. Stoning Judas
04. My New Casket
05. Sin Remover
06. Slipping on Noise
07. Kill Chain
08. The Devil's Arithmetic
09. Brundlefly
10. The Filth of our Underlings
BYZANTINE will be supporting DOG FASHION DISCO at the Sound Factory in Charleston, West Virginia on Sunday, December 21.
KISS To Tour With DEF LEPPARD?
According to KissKollector.com, KISS manager Doc McGhee has confirmed that KISS are in talks with DEF LEPPARD about possibly touring together next year. As reported here yesterday, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Associated Press that KISS will take a break from touring following their final dates with AEROSMITH later this month and will return to the road in April. A September 2004 European outing is also possible, according to McGhee.
In related news, former KISS drummer Eric Singer (ALICE COOPER, BLACK SABBATH) played a few songs with QUEEN in South Africa for 46664 - The Concert, hosted by Nelson Mandela, at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. Other acts on the bill included EURYTHMICS, BOB GELDOF, BEYONCE, PAUL OAKENFIELD, THE CORRS and PETER GABRIEL. People were treated to over five hours of performances by international artists, plus a speech from Nelson Mandela. The concert, inspired by former president Mandela, aimed to raise awareness of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, as well as funds for South Africa.
According to KissKollector.com, KISS manager Doc McGhee has confirmed that KISS are in talks with DEF LEPPARD about possibly touring together next year. As reported here yesterday, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Associated Press that KISS will take a break from touring following their final dates with AEROSMITH later this month and will return to the road in April. A September 2004 European outing is also possible, according to McGhee.
In related news, former KISS drummer Eric Singer (ALICE COOPER, BLACK SABBATH) played a few songs with QUEEN in South Africa for 46664 - The Concert, hosted by Nelson Mandela, at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. Other acts on the bill included EURYTHMICS, BOB GELDOF, BEYONCE, PAUL OAKENFIELD, THE CORRS and PETER GABRIEL. People were treated to over five hours of performances by international artists, plus a speech from Nelson Mandela. The concert, inspired by former president Mandela, aimed to raise awareness of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic, as well as funds for South Africa.
NAPALM DEATH Bassist, CATHEDRAL Frontman To Form Grindcore Band
NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury has confirmed plans to form a "grindcore" project with CATHEDRAL frontman (and ex-NAPALM DEATH member) Lee Dorrian.
"Me and Lee have been talking about doing something for ages but I think hopefully next year we will get something together," Embury said, "Hopefully Roy Mayorga, who was playing drums in SOULFLY, will drum and Mid [a.k.a. Robert Middleton] who is responsible for a lot of the NAPALM DEATH artwork will play guitar as he now plays in a band called BAIT and used to be the guitar player for DEVIATED INSTINCT, who of course go way back to the early NAPALM days."
With regards to Embury's much-anticipated "total punk thrash grind" project with ex-NAPALM DEATH drummer Mick Harris, former BRUTAL TRUTH singer Kevin Sharp and MELVINS/FANTOMAS guitarist Buzz Osborne, Embury said, "[the group's debut album] will be out early next year as we are just searching for a label to put it out. But it's done and ready to go. [We're] gonna be recording some songs for some split records early next year as well."
NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury has confirmed plans to form a "grindcore" project with CATHEDRAL frontman (and ex-NAPALM DEATH member) Lee Dorrian.
"Me and Lee have been talking about doing something for ages but I think hopefully next year we will get something together," Embury said, "Hopefully Roy Mayorga, who was playing drums in SOULFLY, will drum and Mid [a.k.a. Robert Middleton] who is responsible for a lot of the NAPALM DEATH artwork will play guitar as he now plays in a band called BAIT and used to be the guitar player for DEVIATED INSTINCT, who of course go way back to the early NAPALM days."
With regards to Embury's much-anticipated "total punk thrash grind" project with ex-NAPALM DEATH drummer Mick Harris, former BRUTAL TRUTH singer Kevin Sharp and MELVINS/FANTOMAS guitarist Buzz Osborne, Embury said, "[the group's debut album] will be out early next year as we are just searching for a label to put it out. But it's done and ready to go. [We're] gonna be recording some songs for some split records early next year as well."
Former WHITE ZOMBIE Guitarist Produces ROCK CITY MORGUE
New Orleans, Louisiana-based ROCK CITY MORGUE, the band featuring former WHITE ZOMBIE bassist Sean Yseult, ex-MAN SCOUTS OF AMERICA frontman Rik Slave, and ex-THE B MOVIE RATS drummer Andy Baker, have posted the following message on their official web site:
"The MORGUE has just finished recording 4 new songs with J Yuenger (WHITE ZOMBIE) producing and engineering. We will be releasing a 7-inch featuring 'Disconnected' and 'Don't Leave Me Haunted'. We will also release these songs on a maxi single CD with a bonus song 'Trouble'. The forth song we recorded titled, 'People Are Wrong' will only be available on this website as a free download. For photos, info and chat, please go to our fan site and join at groups.yahoo.com. You can purchase the 'Some Ghouls' EP at Virgin Megastores and many other local record stores."
ROCK CITY MORGUE will be performing at El Matador in New Orleans on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31). Also appearing on the bill will be THE DETONATIONS.
New Orleans, Louisiana-based ROCK CITY MORGUE, the band featuring former WHITE ZOMBIE bassist Sean Yseult, ex-MAN SCOUTS OF AMERICA frontman Rik Slave, and ex-THE B MOVIE RATS drummer Andy Baker, have posted the following message on their official web site:
"The MORGUE has just finished recording 4 new songs with J Yuenger (WHITE ZOMBIE) producing and engineering. We will be releasing a 7-inch featuring 'Disconnected' and 'Don't Leave Me Haunted'. We will also release these songs on a maxi single CD with a bonus song 'Trouble'. The forth song we recorded titled, 'People Are Wrong' will only be available on this website as a free download. For photos, info and chat, please go to our fan site and join at groups.yahoo.com. You can purchase the 'Some Ghouls' EP at Virgin Megastores and many other local record stores."
ROCK CITY MORGUE will be performing at El Matador in New Orleans on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31). Also appearing on the bill will be THE DETONATIONS.
Former BLACK SABBATH Drummer To Appear On Canadian Radio
Former BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward will appear on the segment "Artist-to-Artist" on the radio program "Adventures in Plasticland" with host Spaceman Stan on Saturday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on CKWR FM 98.5 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. You can listen online at www.ckwr.com.
As previously reported, Ward recently released a limited-edition CD-single, with proceeds being donated to the charity of each purchaser's choice from one of five organizations. The single features the track "Straws", which Ward wrote and recorded to express his concerns regarding the war with Iraq and the escalation of terrorism. Each copy of the CD, which is available exclusively on Bill's web site, www.billward.com, is numbered and autographed by Ward.
A total of 2,200 copies of the limited-edition "Straws" CD-singles were produced in all, with Ward servicing 1,200 copies to governmental heads of state throughout the world, humanitarian organizations, peace support groups, media outlets and fellow musicians. Among those who have received the special package are President George W. Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and members of the United States Congress.
Former BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward will appear on the segment "Artist-to-Artist" on the radio program "Adventures in Plasticland" with host Spaceman Stan on Saturday, December 6 at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on CKWR FM 98.5 in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. You can listen online at www.ckwr.com.
As previously reported, Ward recently released a limited-edition CD-single, with proceeds being donated to the charity of each purchaser's choice from one of five organizations. The single features the track "Straws", which Ward wrote and recorded to express his concerns regarding the war with Iraq and the escalation of terrorism. Each copy of the CD, which is available exclusively on Bill's web site, www.billward.com, is numbered and autographed by Ward.
A total of 2,200 copies of the limited-edition "Straws" CD-singles were produced in all, with Ward servicing 1,200 copies to governmental heads of state throughout the world, humanitarian organizations, peace support groups, media outlets and fellow musicians. Among those who have received the special package are President George W. Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, and members of the United States Congress.
CENTINEX Set Release Date For New Album
Sweden's CENTINEX will release their new album, "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos", on March 8 in Europe and March 23 in North America 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.
The complete track listing for "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos" (view cover here) is as follows:
01. Arrival Of The Spectrum Obscure
02. Misanthropic Darkzone
03. Hollowsphere
04. Target: Dimension XII
05. Deathstar Unmasked
06. A Dynasty Of Obediance (instrumental)
07. Mechanical Future
08. Cold Deep Supremacy
09. New World Odyssey
Sweden's CENTINEX will release their new album, "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos", on March 8 in Europe and March 23 in North America 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.
The complete track listing for "Decadence - Prophecies Of Cosmic Chaos" (view cover here) is as follows:
01. Arrival Of The Spectrum Obscure
02. Misanthropic Darkzone
03. Hollowsphere
04. Target: Dimension XII
05. Deathstar Unmasked
06. A Dynasty Of Obediance (instrumental)
07. Mechanical Future
08. Cold Deep Supremacy
09. New World Odyssey
BILLBOARD Magazine Salutes THE OSBOURNES
The Billboard Information Group salutes the pop culture impact of "The Osbournes", the hit MTV series fronted by flamboyant rock veteran Ozzy Osbourne, with the publication of a special report in the Dec. 20 issue of Billboard. The issue is available on newsstands from Dec. 13 when the content also will also be posted on www.billboard.com. Fans can also purchase the Osbournes special issue online at www.orderbillboard.com.
"The Osbournes: America's First Family of Rock" is a report on the 35-year career of Ozzy Osbourne, from the formation of BLACK SABBATH through his achievements as a solo artist, to the launch on MTV of "The Osbournes", which begins a new season in early 2004.
The Billboard report is scheduled to feature:
* A comprehensive overview of Ozzy Osbourne's career with comments from industry insiders and executives who have followed Ozzy on his rock'n'roll path from heavy-metal madman to MTV's favorite dad.
* A Q&A interview with Ozzy on the development and success of "The Osbournes".
* A profile of Sharon Osbourne: spouse, mom, manager, MTV co-star, and host of "The Sharon Osbourne Show" which debuted in national syndication in September.
* A report from the road on the enduring success of the Ozzfest hard rock touring extravaganza.
* An exclusive Billboard chart analysis of the Ozzy Osbourne's top albums both with BLACK SABBATH and as a solo artist.
"The show" says Ozzy, "is all about the way I really live. That's the way my family and I are all the time. So I don't see the funny side of it, like other people do. I don't get the joke."
The Billboard Information Group salutes the pop culture impact of "The Osbournes", the hit MTV series fronted by flamboyant rock veteran Ozzy Osbourne, with the publication of a special report in the Dec. 20 issue of Billboard. The issue is available on newsstands from Dec. 13 when the content also will also be posted on www.billboard.com. Fans can also purchase the Osbournes special issue online at www.orderbillboard.com.
"The Osbournes: America's First Family of Rock" is a report on the 35-year career of Ozzy Osbourne, from the formation of BLACK SABBATH through his achievements as a solo artist, to the launch on MTV of "The Osbournes", which begins a new season in early 2004.
The Billboard report is scheduled to feature:
* A comprehensive overview of Ozzy Osbourne's career with comments from industry insiders and executives who have followed Ozzy on his rock'n'roll path from heavy-metal madman to MTV's favorite dad.
* A Q&A interview with Ozzy on the development and success of "The Osbournes".
* A profile of Sharon Osbourne: spouse, mom, manager, MTV co-star, and host of "The Sharon Osbourne Show" which debuted in national syndication in September.
* A report from the road on the enduring success of the Ozzfest hard rock touring extravaganza.
* An exclusive Billboard chart analysis of the Ozzy Osbourne's top albums both with BLACK SABBATH and as a solo artist.
"The show" says Ozzy, "is all about the way I really live. That's the way my family and I are all the time. So I don't see the funny side of it, like other people do. I don't get the joke."
ROLLING STONE Magazine Publishes 'Greatest Albums Of All Time' List
The editors at Rolling Stone magazine recently polled an array of musicians, critics, and influential industry figures to come up with these 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. Nearly 300 such music experts (including METALLICA's James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, BLACK SABBATH's Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, ANTHRAX's Scott Ian, IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, THIN LIZZY's John Sykes and SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor) responded, each with a list of 50 albums.
Voters were free to be true to their own tastes and loves, to choose not only the best records they 'd heard but those that had meant the most to them in their personal as well as professional lives. More than 2,400 albums were named. The ballots were tabulated according to a weighted point system developed by the accounting firm of Ernest & Young, under the supervision of the editors of Rolling Stone.
The following is a list of the top hard rock/heavy metal albums, as selected by the voters chosen by Rolling Stone magazine (the number indicates the album's position in the overall 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time list):
15. Are You Experienced? - THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE
17. Nevermind - NIRVANA
29. Led Zeppelin - LED ZEPPELIN
33. Ramones - RAMONES
41. Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols - THE SEX PISTOLS
54. Electric Ladyland - THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE
61. Appetite for Destruction - GUNS N' ROSES
66. Led Zeppelin IV - LED ZEPPELIN
70. Physical Graffiti - LED ZEPPELIN
73. Back in Black - AC/DC
75. Led Zeppelin II - LED ZEPPELIN
130. Paranoid - BLACK SABBATH
149. Houses of the Holy - LED ZEPPELIN
159. Alive - KISS
167. Master of Puppets - METALLICA
176. Rocks - AEROSMITH
199. Highway to Hell - AC/DC
200. The Downward Spiral - NINE INCH NAILS
228. Toys in the Attic - AEROSMITH
230. A Night at the Opera - QUEEN
241. Black Sabbath - BLACK SABBATH
252. Metallica - METALLICA
298. Master of Reality - BLACK SABBATH
309. Nothing's Shocking - JANE'S ADDICTION
311. MTV Unplugged in New York - NIRVANA
360. Siamese Dream - THE SMASHING PUMPKINS
368. Rage Against the Machine - RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
384. Pyromania - DEF LEPPARD
415. Van Halen - VAN HALEN
426. The Battle of Los Angeles - RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
439. In Utero - NIRVANA
453. Ritual de lo Habitual - JANE'S ADDICTION
460. Love It to Death - ALICE COOPER
472. Hysteria - DEF LEPPARD
496. Destroyer – KISS
See the entire list here.
James Hetfield (METALLICA) – Top 10 Albums Of All Time
01. LED ZEPPELIN – Led Zeppelin
02. BLACK SABBATH – Black Sabbath
03. ALICE COOPER – Welcome To My Nightmare
04. THE BEACH BOYS – Pet Sounds
05. AEROSMITH – Rocks
06. MOTORHEAD – Ace Of Spades
07. VAN HALEN – Van Halen
08. LYNYRD SKYNYRD – (Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd)
09. UFO – Strangers In The Night
10. SOCIAL DISTORTION – White Light, White Heat, White Trash
The editors at Rolling Stone magazine recently polled an array of musicians, critics, and influential industry figures to come up with these 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. Nearly 300 such music experts (including METALLICA's James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, BLACK SABBATH's Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, ANTHRAX's Scott Ian, IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, THIN LIZZY's John Sykes and SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor) responded, each with a list of 50 albums.
Voters were free to be true to their own tastes and loves, to choose not only the best records they 'd heard but those that had meant the most to them in their personal as well as professional lives. More than 2,400 albums were named. The ballots were tabulated according to a weighted point system developed by the accounting firm of Ernest & Young, under the supervision of the editors of Rolling Stone.
The following is a list of the top hard rock/heavy metal albums, as selected by the voters chosen by Rolling Stone magazine (the number indicates the album's position in the overall 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time list):
15. Are You Experienced? - THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE
17. Nevermind - NIRVANA
29. Led Zeppelin - LED ZEPPELIN
33. Ramones - RAMONES
41. Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols - THE SEX PISTOLS
54. Electric Ladyland - THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE
61. Appetite for Destruction - GUNS N' ROSES
66. Led Zeppelin IV - LED ZEPPELIN
70. Physical Graffiti - LED ZEPPELIN
73. Back in Black - AC/DC
75. Led Zeppelin II - LED ZEPPELIN
130. Paranoid - BLACK SABBATH
149. Houses of the Holy - LED ZEPPELIN
159. Alive - KISS
167. Master of Puppets - METALLICA
176. Rocks - AEROSMITH
199. Highway to Hell - AC/DC
200. The Downward Spiral - NINE INCH NAILS
228. Toys in the Attic - AEROSMITH
230. A Night at the Opera - QUEEN
241. Black Sabbath - BLACK SABBATH
252. Metallica - METALLICA
298. Master of Reality - BLACK SABBATH
309. Nothing's Shocking - JANE'S ADDICTION
311. MTV Unplugged in New York - NIRVANA
360. Siamese Dream - THE SMASHING PUMPKINS
368. Rage Against the Machine - RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
384. Pyromania - DEF LEPPARD
415. Van Halen - VAN HALEN
426. The Battle of Los Angeles - RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
439. In Utero - NIRVANA
453. Ritual de lo Habitual - JANE'S ADDICTION
460. Love It to Death - ALICE COOPER
472. Hysteria - DEF LEPPARD
496. Destroyer – KISS
See the entire list here.
James Hetfield (METALLICA) – Top 10 Albums Of All Time
01. LED ZEPPELIN – Led Zeppelin
02. BLACK SABBATH – Black Sabbath
03. ALICE COOPER – Welcome To My Nightmare
04. THE BEACH BOYS – Pet Sounds
05. AEROSMITH – Rocks
06. MOTORHEAD – Ace Of Spades
07. VAN HALEN – Van Halen
08. LYNYRD SKYNYRD – (Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd)
09. UFO – Strangers In The Night
10. SOCIAL DISTORTION – White Light, White Heat, White Trash
GENE SIMMONS Domain 'Hijacked' by Indie Rock Musician
In a bold attempt to gain notice in Simmons Records' increasingly competitive new-to-be-signed artist selection, Seattle rocker Jason Frost has mysteriously posted a message at GeneKlein.com aimed directly at Gene Simmons of the rock band KISS. For those unfamiliar, Gene Klein is KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' real name which he has not used since High School. Recently Gene has been given the go-ahead from Sanctuary Records Group to revive his record label, Simmons Records. His present search for new artists has ignited a fierce competition among KISS loyalists, fans and musicians worldwide.
Jason Frost is best known for his association with the Seattle grunge movement of the early '90s which included bands such as NIRVANA, SOUNDGARDEN, MARCY PLAYGROUND and others. For the past decade, Jason Frost has remained an underground member of the independent rock artist community. He also served briefly in the U.S. military during those years where he was missing from the music scene. His home on the Internet is JasonFrost.com where more of his music and latest developments can be found. Most recently Jason Frost was involved in a 30-city Hard Rock Café Tour, which was a charitable fundraiser. The tour ended early due to a general lack of finances and a quarter of a million dollars worth of musical equipment being stolen, while on the road. Proceeds and donations from this tour were expected to help feed, house and supply gifts for the homeless and less fortunate this holiday season.
If signed, Jason Frost intends to continue his charitable practices by giving a sizeable portion of all profits and monies gained through his signing and association, of his upcoming album "The Angel Manifesto" with Simmons Records, to select charities and grassroots organizations.
At the website GeneKlein.com, Jason Frost explains that this was done in an attempt to best communicate with Gene Simmons directly (and is not intended to be used in any bad faith). He also states, in his letter online, that he will de-activate and release the domain as soon as his message proposal and request for inclusion under the Simmons Records label has been successfully delivered.
Gene Simmons is best known for his many song hits from the rock band KISS. Simmons is considered to be one of the hardest-working men in show biz, heading many successful new projects (including Gene Simmons Tongue magazine and his latest effort being the resurrection of Simmons Records). Exactly how the blood spitting, fire-breathing, demon faced rock icon record producer reacts to Frost's letter is uncertain, but it's sure to be interesting. It is reported that a copy of the letter to Gene will remain online at Letter2Gene.com for future reference and consideration by Mr. Simmons once the GeneKlein.com domain has been de-activated.
In a bold attempt to gain notice in Simmons Records' increasingly competitive new-to-be-signed artist selection, Seattle rocker Jason Frost has mysteriously posted a message at GeneKlein.com aimed directly at Gene Simmons of the rock band KISS. For those unfamiliar, Gene Klein is KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' real name which he has not used since High School. Recently Gene has been given the go-ahead from Sanctuary Records Group to revive his record label, Simmons Records. His present search for new artists has ignited a fierce competition among KISS loyalists, fans and musicians worldwide.
Jason Frost is best known for his association with the Seattle grunge movement of the early '90s which included bands such as NIRVANA, SOUNDGARDEN, MARCY PLAYGROUND and others. For the past decade, Jason Frost has remained an underground member of the independent rock artist community. He also served briefly in the U.S. military during those years where he was missing from the music scene. His home on the Internet is JasonFrost.com where more of his music and latest developments can be found. Most recently Jason Frost was involved in a 30-city Hard Rock Café Tour, which was a charitable fundraiser. The tour ended early due to a general lack of finances and a quarter of a million dollars worth of musical equipment being stolen, while on the road. Proceeds and donations from this tour were expected to help feed, house and supply gifts for the homeless and less fortunate this holiday season.
If signed, Jason Frost intends to continue his charitable practices by giving a sizeable portion of all profits and monies gained through his signing and association, of his upcoming album "The Angel Manifesto" with Simmons Records, to select charities and grassroots organizations.
At the website GeneKlein.com, Jason Frost explains that this was done in an attempt to best communicate with Gene Simmons directly (and is not intended to be used in any bad faith). He also states, in his letter online, that he will de-activate and release the domain as soon as his message proposal and request for inclusion under the Simmons Records label has been successfully delivered.
Gene Simmons is best known for his many song hits from the rock band KISS. Simmons is considered to be one of the hardest-working men in show biz, heading many successful new projects (including Gene Simmons Tongue magazine and his latest effort being the resurrection of Simmons Records). Exactly how the blood spitting, fire-breathing, demon faced rock icon record producer reacts to Frost's letter is uncertain, but it's sure to be interesting. It is reported that a copy of the letter to Gene will remain online at Letter2Gene.com for future reference and consideration by Mr. Simmons once the GeneKlein.com domain has been de-activated.
METALLICA Confirm Helsinki Show, SLIPKNOT To Support
METALLICA have officially confirmed their appearance at the 45,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland on Friday, May 28, 2004. Support at the show will come from SLIPKNOT and an as-yet-unannounced third band. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, December 15 at 9:00 a.m. via Lippupalvelu (www.lippupalvelu.fi).
As previously reported, METALLICA are scheduled to headline the Aerodrome festival in Austria on June 11. In addition, METALLICA will play a massive show in Gothenburg, Sweden as part of their spring 2004 European tour. The gig will take place at the 55,000-capacity Ullevi stadium on May 30. Tickets for the Gothenburg show will go on sale on December 10. More dates are expected to be announced soon.
METALLICA have officially confirmed their appearance at the 45,000-capacity Olympic Stadium in Helsinki, Finland on Friday, May 28, 2004. Support at the show will come from SLIPKNOT and an as-yet-unannounced third band. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, December 15 at 9:00 a.m. via Lippupalvelu (www.lippupalvelu.fi).
As previously reported, METALLICA are scheduled to headline the Aerodrome festival in Austria on June 11. In addition, METALLICA will play a massive show in Gothenburg, Sweden as part of their spring 2004 European tour. The gig will take place at the 55,000-capacity Ullevi stadium on May 30. Tickets for the Gothenburg show will go on sale on December 10. More dates are expected to be announced soon.
Report: MARILYN MANSON Faces Swiss Criminal Probe
The Associated Press reports that MARILYN MANSON is under criminal investigation in Switzerland after a religious group made a formal complaint about his stage act.
Zurich District Prosecutor Michael Scherrer said Manson was under investigation for allegedly breaching Swiss law protecting religion as well as making incitements to violence during a concert in the city in February 2001.
Scherrer said he interviewed Manson ahead of a sell-out concert in Zurich last weekend.
Christian groups and lawmakers in Zurich had tried unsuccessfully to have the latest concert banned on grounds that Manson's views were offensive to a majority of the population.
The rocker rejected the accusations, Scherrer said. Manson cited artistic freedom and said his act was meant to provoke a debate about violence and religion, the official added.
Scherrer said he had yet to decide whether to charge Manson.
The Associated Press reports that MARILYN MANSON is under criminal investigation in Switzerland after a religious group made a formal complaint about his stage act.
Zurich District Prosecutor Michael Scherrer said Manson was under investigation for allegedly breaching Swiss law protecting religion as well as making incitements to violence during a concert in the city in February 2001.
Scherrer said he interviewed Manson ahead of a sell-out concert in Zurich last weekend.
Christian groups and lawmakers in Zurich had tried unsuccessfully to have the latest concert banned on grounds that Manson's views were offensive to a majority of the population.
The rocker rejected the accusations, Scherrer said. Manson cited artistic freedom and said his act was meant to provoke a debate about violence and religion, the official added.
Scherrer said he had yet to decide whether to charge Manson.
PRO-PAIN To Tour Europe In The Spring
PRO-PAIN will embark on a 35-40-date European tour during March/April 2004. The trek, which will be promoted by Belgium's Metallysee Booking Agency, will feature several support acts. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.
PRO-PAIN's current CD, "Run For Cover" (Spitfire), contains cover songs from artists who have influenced the band, including selections from such groups as SLAYER ("South of Heaven"), MOTÖRHEAD ("Iron Fist"), CELTIC FROST ("Circle of the Tyrants"), DISCHARGE ("Never Again"), NEGATIVE APPROACH ("Nothing"), OPERATION IVY ("The Crowd"), BLACK FLAG ("Damaged II") and AGNOSTIC FRONT ("Your Mistake"). The album also includes a surprise remake from founder/front-man/bassist Gary Meskil's former band CRUMBSUCKERS ("Just Sit There") and a spirited version of LIFE OF AGONY's "Weeds".
PRO-PAIN will embark on a 35-40-date European tour during March/April 2004. The trek, which will be promoted by Belgium's Metallysee Booking Agency, will feature several support acts. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon.
PRO-PAIN's current CD, "Run For Cover" (Spitfire), contains cover songs from artists who have influenced the band, including selections from such groups as SLAYER ("South of Heaven"), MOTÖRHEAD ("Iron Fist"), CELTIC FROST ("Circle of the Tyrants"), DISCHARGE ("Never Again"), NEGATIVE APPROACH ("Nothing"), OPERATION IVY ("The Crowd"), BLACK FLAG ("Damaged II") and AGNOSTIC FRONT ("Your Mistake"). The album also includes a surprise remake from founder/front-man/bassist Gary Meskil's former band CRUMBSUCKERS ("Just Sit There") and a spirited version of LIFE OF AGONY's "Weeds".
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Set North American Release Date For Debut Album
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, the new band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns, vocalist London LeGrand, and drummer Scot Coogan (ex-PAUL GILBERT, ONI LOGAN/ROWAN ROBERTSON, SINÉAD O'CONNOR), have set a March 9, 2004 release date through Sanctuary Records for their debut album, "Here Come The Brides".
The CD, which features contributions from previous members John Corabi (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE, UNION) and Kris Kohls (ADEMA), contains album-quality demos recorded during the pre-production sessions for what was supposed to be the group's "proper" full-length debut. All songs were produced by Stevo Bruno at Klown Records in Santa Monica, California and were mixed by producer Steve Thompson (KORN, METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES). "Shut the Fuck Up" has been used in a skateboard video shot by Drew Stone of Stone Films.
The complete track listing for "Here Come The Brides" is as follows:
01. Shut The Fuck Up
02. I Don't Care
03. Two Times Dead
04. Brace Yourself
05. I Got A Gun
06. Life
07. Natural Born Killers
08. Revolution
09. Only Get So Far
Sixx was the founding member and primary songwriting force behind MÖTLEY CRÜE, the most successful hard rock band of the 1980s. After bursting out of and then dominating the Los Angeles hard rock and heavy metal scene that exploded more than 20 years ago, Sixx and MÖTLEY CRÜE have sold more than 40 million copies of landmark albums such as "Shout at the Devil", "Theatre of Pain", "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Dr. Feelgood". Their wild, decadent, rock-star lifestyle became legendary — shaming all previous, supposed masters of excess.
Guns shot to fame with his band L.A. GUNS. The band's 11 albums have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. Their biggest hit single was "The Ballad of Jayne". Guns was a founding member of GUNS N' ROSES but left and was replaced by childhood friend Slash. He has worked with the likes of MOTÖRHEAD, Johnny Thunders and the MISFITS, and he co-founded the supergroup CONTRABAND with UFO guitarist Michael Schenker. Guns' skills and diversity has led to a great deal of work as a session guitarist in L.A.
Coogan, after hitting some dead ends, got his big break when he landed the gig as the touring drummer for the boy band ALL 4 ONE. He also became an in-demand session player and touring drummer for other artists. Coogan has played with Pete Yorn, Sinead O'Connor and OTEP to name a few. Guns saw him play and after an electrifying studio jam, he was hired on the spot.
LeGrand is a total unknown, but he is obviously something special to hold his own with Sixx, Guns and Coogan. His restless, vagabond background and frustrating music experiences in Georgia ultimately led to a move to L.A. where he met Sixx and Guns. He won't be anonymous for much longer as the frontman for BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, which Sixx calls a "band of underdogs."
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, the new band featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns, vocalist London LeGrand, and drummer Scot Coogan (ex-PAUL GILBERT, ONI LOGAN/ROWAN ROBERTSON, SINÉAD O'CONNOR), have set a March 9, 2004 release date through Sanctuary Records for their debut album, "Here Come The Brides".
The CD, which features contributions from previous members John Corabi (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE, UNION) and Kris Kohls (ADEMA), contains album-quality demos recorded during the pre-production sessions for what was supposed to be the group's "proper" full-length debut. All songs were produced by Stevo Bruno at Klown Records in Santa Monica, California and were mixed by producer Steve Thompson (KORN, METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES). "Shut the Fuck Up" has been used in a skateboard video shot by Drew Stone of Stone Films.
The complete track listing for "Here Come The Brides" is as follows:
01. Shut The Fuck Up
02. I Don't Care
03. Two Times Dead
04. Brace Yourself
05. I Got A Gun
06. Life
07. Natural Born Killers
08. Revolution
09. Only Get So Far
Sixx was the founding member and primary songwriting force behind MÖTLEY CRÜE, the most successful hard rock band of the 1980s. After bursting out of and then dominating the Los Angeles hard rock and heavy metal scene that exploded more than 20 years ago, Sixx and MÖTLEY CRÜE have sold more than 40 million copies of landmark albums such as "Shout at the Devil", "Theatre of Pain", "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Dr. Feelgood". Their wild, decadent, rock-star lifestyle became legendary — shaming all previous, supposed masters of excess.
Guns shot to fame with his band L.A. GUNS. The band's 11 albums have sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. Their biggest hit single was "The Ballad of Jayne". Guns was a founding member of GUNS N' ROSES but left and was replaced by childhood friend Slash. He has worked with the likes of MOTÖRHEAD, Johnny Thunders and the MISFITS, and he co-founded the supergroup CONTRABAND with UFO guitarist Michael Schenker. Guns' skills and diversity has led to a great deal of work as a session guitarist in L.A.
Coogan, after hitting some dead ends, got his big break when he landed the gig as the touring drummer for the boy band ALL 4 ONE. He also became an in-demand session player and touring drummer for other artists. Coogan has played with Pete Yorn, Sinead O'Connor and OTEP to name a few. Guns saw him play and after an electrifying studio jam, he was hired on the spot.
LeGrand is a total unknown, but he is obviously something special to hold his own with Sixx, Guns and Coogan. His restless, vagabond background and frustrating music experiences in Georgia ultimately led to a move to L.A. where he met Sixx and Guns. He won't be anonymous for much longer as the frontman for BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, which Sixx calls a "band of underdogs."
HANOI ROCKS Slam 'MOTLEY CRUDE' Over Box-Set Title: 'How Low Can You Go?!'
Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have slammed former pals MÖTLEY CRÜE over the title of their recently released box set, "Music To Crash Your Car To, Volume 1".
In 1984, CRÜE frontman Vince Neil was arrested on drunk-driving and vehicular-manslaughter charges after a late-night liquor run turned into a tragic accident that killed his passenger, HANOI ROCKS drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, in addition to seriously injuring two people in an oncoming car.
Neil, who was found to be well over the legal blood-alcohol limit, served 30 days in jail and forked over $2.6 million in restitution.
When questioned about the moniker by Entertainment Weekly, CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx explained that it was meant as a "sarcastic statement towards a lifestyle" and didn't make the connection between it and the accident until Neil (who couldn't be reached for comment by the magazine) expressed misgivings. But by that point, the four-disc compilation was already on the shelves.
That's little consolation for HANOI ROCKS members Michael Monroe and Andy McCoy. "The despicable title by the 'Motley Crude'… is the most tasteless and murderous gimmick to cash in on the past that we've ever heard of," they wrote in a statement faxed to EW from Finland. "There's nothing 'cool' or 'funny' about death… How low can you go?!?"
Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have slammed former pals MÖTLEY CRÜE over the title of their recently released box set, "Music To Crash Your Car To, Volume 1".
In 1984, CRÜE frontman Vince Neil was arrested on drunk-driving and vehicular-manslaughter charges after a late-night liquor run turned into a tragic accident that killed his passenger, HANOI ROCKS drummer Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, in addition to seriously injuring two people in an oncoming car.
Neil, who was found to be well over the legal blood-alcohol limit, served 30 days in jail and forked over $2.6 million in restitution.
When questioned about the moniker by Entertainment Weekly, CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx explained that it was meant as a "sarcastic statement towards a lifestyle" and didn't make the connection between it and the accident until Neil (who couldn't be reached for comment by the magazine) expressed misgivings. But by that point, the four-disc compilation was already on the shelves.
That's little consolation for HANOI ROCKS members Michael Monroe and Andy McCoy. "The despicable title by the 'Motley Crude'… is the most tasteless and murderous gimmick to cash in on the past that we've ever heard of," they wrote in a statement faxed to EW from Finland. "There's nothing 'cool' or 'funny' about death… How low can you go?!?"
FLESHCRAWL Complete Work On New Album
Germany's FLESHCRAWL have completed work on their seventh album, "Made of Flesh", at Studio Underground in Sweden.
The follow-up to 2001's "Soulskinner" "kicks off where [the last album] ended, but with a lot more intensity, variety and deadliness," according to an official press release.
The complete track listing for "Made of Flesh" is as follows:
01. Beneath A Dying Sun
02. Made Of Flesh
03. Scourge Of The Bleeding Haunted
04. Into The Depths Of No Return
05. Flesh Bloody Flesh
06. Forged In Blood
07. Damned in Fire
08. Demons Of The Dead
09. Carnal Devourment
10. When Life Surrenders
"Made of Flesh" is scheduled for release on February 23, 2004 through Metal Blade Records.
Germany's FLESHCRAWL have completed work on their seventh album, "Made of Flesh", at Studio Underground in Sweden.
The follow-up to 2001's "Soulskinner" "kicks off where [the last album] ended, but with a lot more intensity, variety and deadliness," according to an official press release.
The complete track listing for "Made of Flesh" is as follows:
01. Beneath A Dying Sun
02. Made Of Flesh
03. Scourge Of The Bleeding Haunted
04. Into The Depths Of No Return
05. Flesh Bloody Flesh
06. Forged In Blood
07. Damned in Fire
08. Demons Of The Dead
09. Carnal Devourment
10. When Life Surrenders
"Made of Flesh" is scheduled for release on February 23, 2004 through Metal Blade Records.
LED ZEPPELIN To Lure Tourists To Wales
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that lyrics by legendary rockers LED ZEPPELIN are being used to persuade tourists to visit Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales.
ZEPPELIN once stayed at a cottage on the peak in North Wales, where they wrote the classic "Bron Y Aur Stomp" from their "Led Zeppelin III" album.
Now tourism chiefs hope printing ZEPPELIN lyrics on gates and picnic benches will encourage visitors to travel to the area.
John Abiit of Snowdonia National Park says, "We want to make people aware of culture of the area when they are enjoying the countryside.
"The fact that poets and writers have written about and celebrated Snowdonia is one way of helping people understand that this is a different area with a very distinct culture.
"To be able to see what other people have written and how they have been inspired by the landscape can only be of benefit."
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that lyrics by legendary rockers LED ZEPPELIN are being used to persuade tourists to visit Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales.
ZEPPELIN once stayed at a cottage on the peak in North Wales, where they wrote the classic "Bron Y Aur Stomp" from their "Led Zeppelin III" album.
Now tourism chiefs hope printing ZEPPELIN lyrics on gates and picnic benches will encourage visitors to travel to the area.
John Abiit of Snowdonia National Park says, "We want to make people aware of culture of the area when they are enjoying the countryside.
"The fact that poets and writers have written about and celebrated Snowdonia is one way of helping people understand that this is a different area with a very distinct culture.
"To be able to see what other people have written and how they have been inspired by the landscape can only be of benefit."
ALICE COOPER Honored With Star On WALK OF FAME: Photos Available
ALICE COOPER was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier today (Dec. 2) outside the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Check out pictures from Wire Image, Celebrity Photo.
2003 marks the 25th anniversary of Cooper spearheading the campaign to restore the decaying Hollywood sign by donating $27,777 to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for one of the O's to be restored. He dedicated the restored letter to his good friend Groucho Marx, who said that Cooper was the last great hope for Vaudeville. Cooper challenged others in the Hollywood aristocracy to match his donation. Those who did included Gene Autry and Hugh Hefner. Cooper's films include "Wayne's World", "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare", "John Carpenter's Prince Of Darkness" and "Something Wilder".
ALICE COOPER was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier today (Dec. 2) outside the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel at 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Check out pictures from Wire Image, Celebrity Photo.
2003 marks the 25th anniversary of Cooper spearheading the campaign to restore the decaying Hollywood sign by donating $27,777 to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for one of the O's to be restored. He dedicated the restored letter to his good friend Groucho Marx, who said that Cooper was the last great hope for Vaudeville. Cooper challenged others in the Hollywood aristocracy to match his donation. Those who did included Gene Autry and Hugh Hefner. Cooper's films include "Wayne's World", "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare", "John Carpenter's Prince Of Darkness" and "Something Wilder".
DREAM THEATER's JAMES LABRIE Sings National Anthem: Audio Available
An audio recording of DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie singing the U.S. National Anthem prior to the Memphis RiverKings-Fort Worth Brahmas hockey game on Oct. 18 at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi is available for download in MP3 format at this location.
As previously reported, LaBrie recently traveled to Electric Castle studios in Holland to lay down his vocals on the new AYREON CD, "The Human Equation", tentatively due in May 2004 through an as-yet-undetermined label. James can also be heard on the new FRAMESHIFT CD, "Unweaving the Rainbow", available since late November through Progrock Records. DREAM THEATER will kick off their European headlining tour on January 16 in Manchester, England.
An audio recording of DREAM THEATER vocalist James LaBrie singing the U.S. National Anthem prior to the Memphis RiverKings-Fort Worth Brahmas hockey game on Oct. 18 at the DeSoto Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi is available for download in MP3 format at this location.
As previously reported, LaBrie recently traveled to Electric Castle studios in Holland to lay down his vocals on the new AYREON CD, "The Human Equation", tentatively due in May 2004 through an as-yet-undetermined label. James can also be heard on the new FRAMESHIFT CD, "Unweaving the Rainbow", available since late November through Progrock Records. DREAM THEATER will kick off their European headlining tour on January 16 in Manchester, England.
GODHEAD: Original Drummer Rejoins The Fold
GODHEAD have been rejoined by original drummer James O'Connor following the departure of ex-STATIC-X skinsman Ken Jay.
The band were forced to cancel a European tour due to Ken's illness. Now Ken has made the departure definite and permanent, so the band have been looking for a replacement. According to frontman Jason Miller, "We all agreed that the most logical choice was James."
O'Connor had been with the band through three albums, and after years of touring, it was mutually agreed upon that they needed a break. "It wasn't something big or dramatic," O'Connor explains, "and there were never hard feelings. It was something we all agreed on. We've stayed in touch ever since."
During his two-year hiatus from the band, O'Connor has been in Los Angeles playing with other groups ("…no one on a caliber with GODHEAD, though…") and pursuing an acting career. Method, GODHEAD bassist and programmer, explains: "After the time apart, we feel like we're closer than ever. We've all grown as individuals."
"As soon as it was clear that Ken couldn't commit to us for the long-term," explains Miller, "James was the first person that came to mind. We auditioned a few others, but all along the rest of us were thinking we should just call James."
GODHEAD are currently supporting their most recent release, "Evolver", on Reality Entertainment.
GODHEAD have been rejoined by original drummer James O'Connor following the departure of ex-STATIC-X skinsman Ken Jay.
The band were forced to cancel a European tour due to Ken's illness. Now Ken has made the departure definite and permanent, so the band have been looking for a replacement. According to frontman Jason Miller, "We all agreed that the most logical choice was James."
O'Connor had been with the band through three albums, and after years of touring, it was mutually agreed upon that they needed a break. "It wasn't something big or dramatic," O'Connor explains, "and there were never hard feelings. It was something we all agreed on. We've stayed in touch ever since."
During his two-year hiatus from the band, O'Connor has been in Los Angeles playing with other groups ("…no one on a caliber with GODHEAD, though…") and pursuing an acting career. Method, GODHEAD bassist and programmer, explains: "After the time apart, we feel like we're closer than ever. We've all grown as individuals."
"As soon as it was clear that Ken couldn't commit to us for the long-term," explains Miller, "James was the first person that came to mind. We auditioned a few others, but all along the rest of us were thinking we should just call James."
GODHEAD are currently supporting their most recent release, "Evolver", on Reality Entertainment.
11.30.2003
ZODIAC MINDWARP TRIBUTE IS HERE!!!
"SNAKE OIL SUPERCHARM" (a tribute to ZODIC MINDWARP) is out NOW!!! follow the link off the "news" page @ lofreq.com, or just head straight to the source...http://www.sleazegrinder.com. LOFREQ contributed a cover of "chainsaw" for this project...this recording will NOT be available anywhere else, so get em while ya can. you've been warned.
XOXO
LOFREQ
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"SNAKE OIL SUPERCHARM" (a tribute to ZODIC MINDWARP) is out NOW!!! follow the link off the "news" page @ lofreq.com, or just head straight to the source...http://www.sleazegrinder.com. LOFREQ contributed a cover of "chainsaw" for this project...this recording will NOT be available anywhere else, so get em while ya can. you've been warned.
XOXO
LOFREQ
http://www.lofreq.com
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Artery Eruption - Reduced to a Limbless Sex Slave
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Review: The highly anticipated debut album from California’s most hyped new outfit is here. Mixing Brutal US slam style death metal with vocal effects and mid paced gore/grind Artery Eruption create a hybrid style
all their own.
Label: Sevared
Tracks: 8 Length: 33:30
Blood Freak - Sleaze Merchants
$10.00ea.
Review: A sick and twisted display of Carcass worshipping gore/grind! Recorded in 1990 this putrid release finally sees the light of day courtesy of Razorback Records. This disc also includes the 1988 demo.
Label: Razorback
Tracks: 22 Length: 37:05
Corpsefuckingart/Goretrade - Split
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Review: US style brutal death metal from Columbia, Goretrade, meets
Mortician worship from Italy, CFA.
Label: United Guttural
Tracks: 10 Length: 31:15
Despondency - God on Acid
$10.00ea.
Review: For those of you who can’t get enough of US style death,
Germany’s despondency has answered your call. Clear production, triggered
drumming and thick guitars make this comparable to a cross between
Malignancy and fellow countrymen Impure.
Label: Revenge
Tracks: 9 Length: 33:14
Eternal Ruin/Leukorrhea - Denied Existence
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Review: Hardcore/Dying Fetus influenced death metal meets Lividity
style death on this split release. Imported from Japan!
Label: Amputated Vein
Tracks: 10 Length: 33:22
Internal Suffering - Unmercyful Extermination
$8.00ea.
Review: The second release from Columbia's most well known brutal death
metal band. Pure blasting brutality mastered by Keisuke Tsuboi from
Vomit Remnants.
Inveracity - Circle of Perversion
$10.00ea.
Review: Like a classic slasher film, Inveracity ravenously hacks their
way through 11 sadistic death metal hymns similar to Severe Torture and
Pyaemia with a US touch. Listen for yourself to an MP3 on the site!!
Label: Unmatched Brutality
Tracks: 11 Length: 28:14
Mausoleum - Cadaveric Displays of Ghoulish Ghastliness
$10.00ea.
Review: Autopsy reborn! This psychotic slab of old school sickness
contains the tones and feel of the Autopsy classic “Mental Funeral” with
even the same production. Even the vocals are the same. For huge Autopsy
fans like myself, THIS TOTALLY RULES!!!!!
Label: Razorback
Tracks: 9 Length: 38:59
Morbid Savouring - Insensitivicous
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Review: Ultra low tuned, vile and depraved, Morbid Savouring return
with the continuation of the horrendous monster they created on their
debut album. With even more over the top lyrics than the original, this
Finnish trio is destined to offend everyone!
Label: Murder the World
Tracks: 29 Length: 40:59
Prostitute Disfigurement - Deeds of Derangement
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Review: Displaying the new Dutch style death metal made popular by
bands such as Severe Torture and Disavowed, Prostitute Disfigurement rip
through their debut full length for Morbid Records with feverous
precision. What stands out on this release are the ultra gurgling vocals
similar to a mix between Severe Torture and Devourment. Sick!
Label: Morbid
Tracks: 11 Length: 32:15
Saprogenic - Wet Sound of Flesh on Contrete
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Review: Debut incredibly hard to find release from the sickest act to
ever emerge from Michigan. Get it now because it may never be available
again!
Label: Deepsend
Tracks: 11 Length: 28:29
Vomit Remnants - Indefensible Vehemence
$8.00ea.
Review: The second and now last release from this defunct act reissued
with a live video CD-rom. Decimating hyper groove brutality from Japan!
Label: Macabre Memementos
Tracks: 6 Length: 22:37
Waco Jesus - Filth
$10.00ea.
Review: As you would expect Waco Jesus continue on with their sex
crazed scat induced style of grindcore and US style death metal with 10 more
dysfunctional tracks but this time with a much better production. Two
thumbs up!
Label: Morbid
Tracks: 10 Length: 25:12
Wormed - Planispherium
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Review: The long awaited debut album from Wormed has finally been
released after over a years worth of delays. As expected this CD displays
brutal US style death metal with some experimental moments to boot. A
clear production accents each note of this brutal release.
Label: Macabre Memementos
Tracks: 8 Length: 25:11
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SLOUGH MP3
HEY ALL!!!you can goto the SLOUGH_Lucifix yahoo group(address below) and Download SLOUGH MP3.Do Not Hesitate.ALso sign up for this group.We got chatroom, photo sharing,ect,ect.Soon we will have MP3's up for our side projects SILENT EYES,BREVIARIUM,CHURCH BURNER,PHELICIA'S NTRAILS,ShellShock,AKRYAL,MORGUE FETUS and more.Bands who sign up for this group can got files and leave there MP3s also.
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yakuza, dave rempis/tim daisy duo, buried at sea @ empty bottle 12.20.03
an evening of musical diversity through unity: saturday december 20th 2003
at: empty bottle 1035 n western ave chicago usa
doors 9 pm show time 10pm. 21+ $8 advance tickets available through www.musictoday.com
Yakuza
tim daisy/dave rempis duo
buried at sea
thanks
www.yakuzadojo.com
an evening of musical diversity through unity: saturday december 20th 2003
at: empty bottle 1035 n western ave chicago usa
doors 9 pm show time 10pm. 21+ $8 advance tickets available through www.musictoday.com
Yakuza
tim daisy/dave rempis duo
buried at sea
thanks
www.yakuzadojo.com
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
Hails BLACKMETAL.COM List Member,
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LOTS and LOTS of hot new arrivals this week - just in time for your Thanksgiving Weekend!
ANCIENT GODS / INFINITUM OBSCURE "(split)" CD
ANCIENT GODS (Chasm, The) "Mystic Lands" CD
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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ACID ENEMA / XASTHUR "(split)" CD
ARGHOSLENT (Grand Belial's Key) "Incorrigible Bigotry" CASSETTE
ARKHON INFAUSTUS "Filth Catalyst +BONUS TRK & POSTER!!" VINYL LP
ASTROFAES (Nokturnal Mortum Ukraine) "The Eyes of the Beast" CD
AT THE GATES "Red in the Sky is Ours" DIGIPAK CD
BLACK FUNERAL "Belial Arisen" CD
BLACKMETAL.COM CLOCK "BAPHOMET ROUND" WALL CLOCK
BLACKMETAL.COM CLOCK "BAPHOMET: GOAT OF MENDES" WALL CLOCK
BLODULV "(self-titled)" CD
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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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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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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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.)
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE POSTAGE! SHIPPING COSTS DEPENDS OF THE TOTAL
WEIGHT OF YOUR PACKAGE AND WHERE YOU ARE FROM , PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL
FOR MORE DETAILS. WE HAVE ONLY FEW COPIES OF EACH ITEM, SO HURRY UP!
Jarleth
P.O. Box 318
28250 Torrelodones
SPAIN
arcanethrone@mixmail.com
http://www.arcanethrone.tk
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.)
PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE POSTAGE! SHIPPING COSTS DEPENDS OF THE TOTAL
WEIGHT OF YOUR PACKAGE AND WHERE YOU ARE FROM , PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL
FOR MORE DETAILS. WE HAVE ONLY FEW COPIES OF EACH ITEM, SO HURRY UP!
Jarleth
P.O. Box 318
28250 Torrelodones
SPAIN
arcanethrone@mixmail.com
http://www.arcanethrone.tk
Black Metal Intolerance!
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.
BLOODCIFERY MAGAZINE
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E-mail: pinhead@bloodcifery.com
BLOODCIFERY MAGAZINE ( CRIME SYNDICATE CHRONICLES )FREE MAGAZINE 1# :
DEEDS OF FLESH, GORGOROTH, REGURGITATE,XDOANEX, ANGELA GOSSOW, STAMPING GROUND, EDGE OF SANITY, GRUESOME STUFF RELISH, FALLEN, ALL OUT WAR, EPHEL
DUATH, MOONSPELL, CONVERGE, KRISIUM etc.. many articles, tons of reviews, vinyl attack, cinema, tattos and more interesting things, DIN A4, 64 PAGES, COVER
COLOR, INSIDE B/N, 3000 ISSUES...
Contact Addres:
Iñaki Campos
Armagin nº 2, 3ºA
Eibar 20600
Guipúzcoa
Spain
E-mail: pinhead@bloodcifery.com
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!
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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!
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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 >
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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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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:
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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.
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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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December 26th, 27th and 29th 2003
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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
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is December 12th!!
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Look for a bigger focus on the WestCoast in the new year coming -
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Seattle!
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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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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.
DEUS MORTUUS PROD. / c/o Ricardo I Pineda / P.O.Box 57 - Sixth St. / Coachella, CA 92236 / USA
e-mail: FERETRO666@aol.com - Website: http://www.deusmortuusproductions.com
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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.
DEUS MORTUUS PROD. / c/o Ricardo I Pineda / P.O.Box 57 - Sixth St. / Coachella, CA 92236 / USA
e-mail: FERETRO666@aol.com - Website: http://www.deusmortuusproductions.com
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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
********************************
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!
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"Sabbathical Flesh Possession" CD
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insane grind terror from Canada! Brand new
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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?
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INSAREXIA PRODUCTIONS BRINGS YOU METAL SHOWS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE PIRATES DEN, BEGINNING IN DECEMBER
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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
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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
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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!!!
*********************************************
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!!!
*********************************************
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:
--------
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)!!!
*********************************************
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:
--------
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
--
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 DEI
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 DEI