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12.14.2003
  RAZORBACK RECORDS Newsletter!



2003 is almost over, and Razorback Records would like to thank everybody who has supported and shown interest in us this past year, and all the years prior. We have lots of news to report on, so strap those boots on and get ready to head into the marshes loaded with all the red
stuff!

KUTABARE:
These sick, down-tuned vomit-gore freaks from Australia have their debut full-length CD titled "Finger Food Fetih For The Morbidly Abnormal" coming out and the Hive is proud to bring it to you! Get ready for some of the heaviest and most twisted gore metal ever, with truly crazy artwork from the band's drummer Pete Limbspasm! The band is already working on new songs which are said to be even heavier and more gore-filled than ever before, so keep your eye out on these lunatics! Their debut CD will be out in the next 2 weeks so look for ordering info soon! Check out the band's web site as well for more info. www.bloodharmonic.com

WTN:
These gods of grind from Singapore will finally have their debut album, titled "Rotting In Pestilence" out in the early part of 2004. The artwork has been drawn by Nor Prego from Spain, who has done amazing work
for Machetazo and Fermento the past few years. This is THE grindgore album to beat in 2004, trust us! Haunting, catchy, morbid riffs, over precise drumming and bizarre vocals. There hasn't been a gore album this memorable in years! Look for this to be one of the finest Razorback
Records releases ever. WTN also has split EP's in the works with other Hive bands, such as Frightmare, Splatterhouse, and also the split with Haemorrhage is still planned to come out. No release dates on any of these at this time. Keep checking the Razorback site for more info.
GRUESOME STUFF RELISH:
The band has had a great year, playing many shows in Europe, and has an upcoming show with Haemorrhage as well. They will begin work on their 2nd full-length CD for Razorback in January 2004, for hopefully a
February release! Look for an even more crushing production job, and even more catchier zombie-infested grindgore songs from these maniacs! The band
also has their split mini-LP/mini-CD with Engorged coming out on Last House On The Right Records any day now, and their new split mini-CD with Splatterhouse is out now on No Escape Records.

SPLATTERHOUSE:
The band's debut recording, a split CD with fellow Hivers Gruesome Stuff Relish is out now, check it out and experience one of the best new gore bands around today! The band will begin working on their debut
full-length CD for Razorback Records in the early part of 2004, so keep checking back for more info as it comes in. The band will also be doing a split 7" ep with Birdflesh, due to be released on The Spew Records from Italy. There should also be a Splatterhouse web site coming soon as well.

ENGORGED:
The band has returned home to the Razorback Hive and we are highly anticipating their brand new album, tentatively titled "Where Monsters Dwell..." and will feature 8 brand new songs of amazing, thrashing horror
death/grind as only Engorged knows how to do! Some new songs include "Slaughterhouse", "Architeuthis", "Werewolf Militia", and "Return Of The Living Dead". The band will start recording in the early part of 2004, and the album is
planned to be released in the Summer. T-shirts will be made to celebrate this release, so look for more info on that next year. The album will feature all new artwork from the master Dennis Dread! Engorged also has
planned split releases coming with Fondlecorpse, and Ghoul! Their web site should be updated soon as well. www.engorged.netMACHETAZO:
The dark lords of horror-grind are currently preparing ideas and material for the 3rd full-length CD on Razorback Records, which is going to be a concept album about the amazing Blind Dead films of the 70's. Where
"Trono De Huesos" was about anger, this new one will be about fear. Artwork will be drawn by Nor Prego, and the album should be released in the Summer of 2004. Machetazo has just recently recorded 3 new songs for
a split 7" ep with General Surgery that will be coming out on Escorbuto Records from Sweden. Look for this killer release hopefully in January 2004. The band also has plans to record material for a split LP with Mausoleum in 2004! The throne of bones is stronger than ever so keep
checking for updates on the Razorback site for more news, along with their web site. www.machetazo.net

LORD GORE:
The band is getting ready to start recording the material for many new releases planned for 2004. Their 2nd CD for Razorback Records is planned to be titled "Dead In The Flesh", and will contain some of the band's
most gruesome, powerful, and brilliant gore metal ever! Catchier than ever before, heavier, with a shocking vocal onslaught like you've never heard before. Look for the album cover and layout to be one of the most
insane ever done. The band also has split releases coming with Blood Duster, and also a split mini-CD with Biolich on No Escape Records. www.lordgore.net
FONDLECORPSE:
Newest to the Hive, these oldschool gorehounds are currently hard at work on their debut full-length album which will be titled "Creaturegore" and will be a tribute to all things small, gross, mean, and ugly! Get
ready for alien creatures crashing in your backyard, critters eating your flesh(and your chili), and more monster mashing! The band is also working on getting a new full-length 7" ep out, titled "Limbless" which
will be self-released and features artwork from Jake of Tales From Uranus comics. They are also working on an insane split with Engorged that will be a tribute to all the wonderful trash culture of the 80's! The band still has T-shirts and copies of their split 7" with Inkblack
available, check out their web site. www.fondlecorpse.nl

BLOOD FREAK:
After finally having their debut album released after over 10 years, the band has finally returned to celebrate the joys of horror films on DVD, drive-in movie theatres, and TRUE grindgore death metal!! The band is currently working on their new album, titled "Live Fast, Die
Young...And Leave A Flesh-Eating Corpse!", which will once again feature incredible album art from the splatter master Chas Balun! The album will have 30 brand new songs and even better production and sound! Some new
titles include: "Butchermobile", "The Slaughter Special", "Goretits", and "Splatter Of The Highest Order". Look for a Blood Freak web site coming soon, which is being done by Sly the GoreGnome from Fondlecorpse!

GORE BEYOND NECROPSY:
The Japanese harshitgrindcore freaks and Razorback Records join forces in 2004 to unleash a brand new CD! The new release, titled "Rock 'n Noise, Grind 'n Roll", will be released sometime in late 2004, and will include amazing and completely insane artwork from Woo-Young(vocalist of Realized)! More info will be posted soon about this release as soon as we hear it. In the meantime, contact the band to obtain a copy of their
brand new 3-way split LP with Arsedestroyer and Nikudorei which must be seen to be believed! Also, the band has a brand new 7" ep on HG Fact Records from Japan that was just released. www.gorebeyondnecropsy.com

GHOUL:
If you thought the horror of "Maniaxe" was over, you were wrong...DEAD wrong! GHOUL will return in 2004 with a very special split CD with Engorged! The band will record 4 brand new songs for this release. No other
information is available at this time, as we are too afraid to email Digestor or travel back to Creepsylvania as the band still has a huge bounty on our heads. (can't we all just get along guys?) We did hear rumors that the split CD might be titled "Chamber Of Chills", but this could
be just the band fooling us like they always do. Hopefully Engorged will be more coopertative with info on this! Also, the band still hopes to record material for a split 7" ep with Machetazo on Last House On The Right Records. As always, keep checking the Razorback Records web site for more info on this!

"The HORROR HIVE" 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY COMPILATION CD:
That's right! Razorback Records will celebrate 5 years of gore with this special compilation CD, that will include tracks from past Razorback releases, as well as bonus material and other exclusive surprises! Liner notes will be written by long time nemesis, Digestor of Ghoul, and
will also feature awesome artwork from Jake of Tales From Uranus! This will be a low-priced CD and will also be given away free with orders. More info soon!

If all of the news for 2004 is not enough, then we already have news about 2005! Look for 2005 to bring new full-length albums from BUTCHER ABC, GHOUL, and FRIGHTMARE! The Hive will not rest until all are hacked
to pieces by the Gore-Boar!!!! Happy Howl-Days from Razorback Records!
http://www.razorbackrecords.com

 
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OBEISANCE "Lucifer Master" CD
OLC SINNSIR "The Throne Of Dead Emotions" CD
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PERISHED "Seid" CD
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TERRORIZER "Issue #114" MAGAZINE
THRALLDOM "Beast Eye Opened To The Sky" CD
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VILE "Stench of the Deceased" CD
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VOIVOD "The Best of Voivod" CD
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DARK ANGEL "Darkness Descends (original)" CASSETTE
SODOM "Persecution Mania + Bonus Trk!" CASSETTE
CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER "Stream Of Consciousness" VINYL LP
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IRON MAIDEN "Piece Of Mind *(NEW / still SEALED!)" VINYL LP
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TOKYO BLADE "Midnight Rendezvous (used: NM/EXC+)" VINYL LP
VOIVOD "Anachronism First Voivod Show 25/06/83" CD
RACER X "Technical Difficulties" CD
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STORMWIND (Candlemass, Without Grief) "Reflections" CD
ANAL CUNT "Morbid Florist" CD
ANNIHILATOR "Never, Neverland (Brazilian pressing!)" VINYL LP
ANTHRAX (Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault, Ravenous, SOD, Hemlock) "Armed & Dangerous + Fistful of Metal" DOUBLE CD
ANVIL "Hard 'N' Heavy" VINYL PIC-DISC LP
ANVIL "Metal On Metal" VINYL PIC-DISC LP
ANVIL BITCH "Rise To Offend" CD
BLACK LACE "Unlaced (used: NM!)" VINYL LP
BLACK SABBATH "(self-titled)" PIC DISC VINYL LP
BLACK WIDOW "III" CD
CACOPHONY (Marty Friedman, Jason Becker) "Speed Metal Symphony (NEW / SEALED!)" VINYL LP
CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER "Stream Of Consciousness" VINYL LP
D.R.I. "4 of a Kind" CD
DARK ANGEL "Darkness Descends (original)" CASSETTE
DIAMOND HEAD "Death In Progress" CD
DISCHARGE "Never Again" CD in SLIPCASE
DORO (Warlock) "Calling the Wild..." CD
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM "No Place For Disgrace (used: VG+/EXC.)" VINYL LP
FORCED ENTRY "Uncertain Future (NEW / Sealed!)" VINYL LP
G.B.H. "Leather, Bristles, No Survivors and Sick Boys..." 180GM. VINYL LP G.B.H. "Live In Japan" CD
G.B.H. "Live In Los Angeles 1988" CD
G.B.H. "Midnight Madness And Beyond" CD
GBH "No Need To Panic" CD
IRON MAIDEN "Piece Of Mind *(NEW / still SEALED!)" VINYL LP
IRON MAIDEN "Powerslave (used: EXC+)" VINYL LP
KING DIAMOND "In Concert 1987 / Abigail (remastered)" CD
LEGEND "Still Screaming" CD
METALLICA "Master of Puppets (NEW)" VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "Ace Of Spades *(re-issue) HEAVYWEIGHT" 180 gm VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "All the Aces (Best of)" DOUBLE CD
MOTORHEAD "Archive Series" CD
MOTORHEAD "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith" 180 gm VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "No sleep 'til Hammersmith" PIC DISC VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "Overkill *(re-issue) HEAVYWEIGHT" 180 gm VINYL LP
NECRONOMICON (Germany) "Apocalyptic Nightmare (Kraze USA version)" CD
PLASMATICS (Wendy O. Williams, WOW) "Beyond The Valley Of 1984" CD
RACER X "Technical Difficulties" CD
SAXON "Power & the Glory" VINYL LP
SEVENTH SON "Immortal Hours" CD
SILVER MOUNTAIN (Hammerfall, Stratovarius) "Breakin' Chains" CD
SODOM "Persecution Mania + Bonus Trk!" CASSETTE
STORMWIND (Candlemass, Without Grief) "Reflections" CD
STORMWITCH "Live in Budapest" CD
SWORD "Sweet Dreams" CD
TANK "Power of the Hunter (re-mastered import)" CD
TESTAMENT "Legacy, The *(Used: NM)" VINYL LP
TOKYO BLADE "Midnight Rendezvous (used: NM/EXC+)" VINYL LP
TWISTED SISTER "Come Out And Play" CD
TWISTED SISTER "Love Is For Suckers" CD
V/A "Dream Ballads" CD
V/A (AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, etc) "Rockthology Presents Hard 'N' Heavy Vol.4" DVD
V/A (Celtic Frost, Coroner, Deathrow, Kreator, Helloween, Sabbat, Vendetta, Voivod) "DOOMSDAY NEWS: New Generation of Heavy Metal" CASSETTE
V/A (Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Fastway, Killers, Tank, Grim Reaper, Onslaught, Uriah Heep, Praying Mantis) "Maiden Story: Tribute to Iron Maiden Vol.2" CD
V/A (Possessed, Dark Angel, Obsessed, Hades, Nasty Savage, Mayhem, Hallow's Eve) "METAL MASSACRE VI *(Used: EX/NM)" VINYL LP
V/A (Possessed, Mayhem USA, Hades USA, Hallow's Eve, Nasty Savage, Steel Assassin, Dark Angel, The Obsessed) "METAL MASSACRE VI" CD
V/A (SENTINAL BEAST, HERETIC, FLOTSAM...) "METAL MASSACRE VII" CD
V/A (VENOM, WITCHFYNDE, MAIDEN, More!) "NWOBHM '79 Revisited" DOUBLE CD
VALHALLA (USA) "Return of the Mystic Warrior +Live Bonus Trk.!" CD
VARIOUS ARTISTS "DISCHARGED" CD
VIRUS (UK) "Pray For War (import!)" VINYL LP
VOIVOD "Anachronism First Voivod Show 25/06/83" CD
W.A.S.P. (Blackie Lawless, WASP) "Animal (F**k Like a Beast) / Show No Mercy (used: NM!)" GOLD PIC-DISC MLP
W.A.S.P. (Blackie Lawless, WASP, King Kobra) "Headless Children (used: VG+)" VINYL LP
WARLOCK (Doro Pesch) "Burning the Witches (NEW / Sealed!)" VINYL LP
WENDY O. WILLIAMS (Plasmatics) "Kommander Of Kaos" CD
WHIPLASH "Ticket To Mayhem *(NEW / Sealed!)" VINYL LP
Wendy O. Williams (Plasmatics Kiss) "W.O.W." CD
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NEMA (Introduction by Kenneth Grant) "MAAT MAGICK: A Guide to Self-Initiation" Paperback BOOK
Francis King / Stephen Skinner "TECHNIQUES OF HIGH MAGIC: A Manual Of Self-Initiation" Paperback BOOK
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
* Kenneth Grant / Colin Wilson & More "SKOOB ESOTERICA ANTHOLOGY" 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
* 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
* I. Regardie "MIDDLE PILLAR - Balance Between Mind & Magic" Paperback Book
* Dee, Jonathan / Tyson, Donald "RUNES - An Illustrated Guide / TRUTH About RUNES" LOT: 2 BOOKS! (HB + PB)
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CANNIBAL CORPSE In regards to the Florida Metal Fest: - The band wants to let you know that this festival has not been confirmed for them. They were not even aware of this festival. If they do play the festival, it will be announced on the website and the forum

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DIMMU BORGIR GUEST HOSTING HEADBANGERS BALL --
MTV's Headbangers' Ball will be opening their studio to Black Metal Lords, DIMMU BORGIR. Airing this Saturday, December 13th, 2003 at 10:00 P.M. Eastern / 7:00 P.M. Pacific, DIMMU BORGIR will host the one and only show in the United States brave enough to tame the evil throne holders. DIMMU BORGIR have crushed many metal standards this year by; entering the Billboard top 200 at number 169 in the first week, hosting a [sellout] tour that is currently roaming the free land, receiving multiple "Best Metal Album of the Year" accolades, and having two songs featured in the trailer for the much anticipated "Hellboy" movie. Do not miss this addition to the list of wicked moments DIMMU BORGIR will add to Black Metal history!

MORE DIMMU BORGIR NEWS --
Norwegian black metallers DIMMU BORGIR will have two songs featured in the trailer for the upcoming and much anticipated Hellboy movie. "Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse" and "Eradication Instincts Defined," the featured tracks, are off the latest DIMMU BORGIR album, Death Cult Armageddon, which entered the Billboard charts at #169 on it's September 9th, 2003 release date. 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. The Hellboy trailer, which is around 2 minutes long, will be attached to Tom Cruise's The Last Saumrai, which hit theaters on December 5th.

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NEW FLESHCRAWL ALBUM - FLESHCRAWL just finished the recordings of their new album "Made of Flesh" at Studio Underground in Sweden. To cut a long story short: The album kicks off where "Soulskinner" ended, but with a lot more intensity, variety and deadliness, this time really showing you what you are made of... Made Of Flesh is scheduled for the March 9th, 2004

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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."

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Destructor Continue Writing For New Album --
Destructor 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. Most of the songs are upbeat and fast. We want this follow-up to KILL!" says lead singer/guitarist Dave Overkill. The band will be entering 609 Recording Studio in Cleveland with engineer Don Depew (Breaker) early next year to begin recording.

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DISFEAR JOINED BY ENTOMBED GUITARIST --
DISFEAR have announced the addition of a second guitar player: ENTOMBED guitarist Uffe Cederlund has joined the Swedish crust rock outfit as the group's second touring guitarist. DISFEAR (Tomas Lindberg / vocals, Bjorn Pettersson / guitar, Markus Anderson / drums, Henrik Frykman / bass and Uffe Cederlund / guitar) will kick off the Close Up Magazine-sponsored "Close Up Made Us Do It" tour on December 3 in Sundsvall, Sweden alongside ENTOMBED and fellow countrymen RAISED FIST. The scheduled 15 city tour -- DISFEAR's second in support of their Relapse debut Misanthropic Generation -- will conclude on December 20 in Stockholm, where legendary Norwegian death punks TURBONEGRO will join the bill. The "Close Up Made Us Do It" Tour coincides with DISFEAR's first ever cover feature, set to run in the January, 2004 issue of Close Up.
In additional DISFEAR news, the band's Misanthropic Generation will see an LP release on Yannik of TRAGEDY's Feral Ward label. The Misanthropic Generation LP will feature as an exclusive bonus track, a cover of "Hycklarfolket" by cult Swedish cult crust band NO SECURITY. DISFEAR have also just released a 7" for the Misanthropic Generation track 'Powerload' via Spain's Throne Records. The 7" contains the exclusive b-sides "The Age of Conflict", and a cover of "Med En Halsning Fran Helvete" by classic Swedish crust band BOMBANFALL

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NECROPHAGIST - Willowtip will be re-issuing the amazing full length Onset of Putrifaction from Germany's Necrophagist at a date to be determined in 2004. The band is currently putting the finishing touches on their brand new full length to be released on a yet to be determined label and they will then begin work on the onset re-issue. The Onset re-issue will contain all new drums, new packaging and artwork, remixed, and remastered, and bonus tracks from the bands demo.

VULGAR PIGEONS - Willowtip will be releasing the brand new full length from California grinders Vulgar Pigeons. With previous releases on both Howling Bull and Necropolis / Deathvomit and rave reviews the band has already established themselves as one of the world's premier grindcore bands. The band has completed recording work on their new album Imperialism which contains 14 blazing tracks that are far and away their best material to date. After mastering courtesy of Scott Hull, look for the album to hit stores in Feb or March of 2004.

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  BUTCHER ABC goreday party!


The Japanese ultra-gore inferno known as BUTCHER ABC has joined the Razorback Hive!!! Are you ready for this eyeball-soup, torso-bread, and bloody entrail-cake splatterfeast??? We sure are!!

Razorback Records is proud to be working with this incredible gore band, who feature ex-members of grind legends CSSO and Maggoty Corpse. They have recently released a killer mini-CD titled "Butchered At Birth Day"
on Obliteration Records and have a split LP/CD with General Surgery coming in 2004, also on Obliteration. Razorback will be co-working with Obliteration Records on the full-length CD, so look for a special Japanese version as well as the Razorback version with different artwork, sure to both melt your brains into a puddle of gooey mush!!!

This gore-met meal won't be until 2005, so keep your party hats and carving knives ready, as this will be a mammoth gut-exploding release to remember!! DO YOU WANNA PARTY??? IT'S BUTCHER ABC TIME!!!!

Check out an mp3 on the page below!
http://www.razorbackrecords.com/butcher.htm

BUTCHER ABC web site
http://www.obliteration.jp/abc

Razorback Records
http://www.razorbackrecords.com



 
  MEATJACK newsletter 12/11/03


In this newsletter:

Email address change
Upcoming SUCKPiG show
Upcoming MEATJACK shows / Emissions from the Monolith Festival info
Radio broadcast/webcast archived
New interview & article links
Web site overhaul complete
Newly updated regular & press photos
Catalog

Email address change
The email address meatjack@starpower.net will not be good for much longer. From now on only use the meatjack@meatjack.com address. That should always be good.

Upcoming SUCKPiG show
Sunday December 21 - Jucifer, Jaded Set & SUCKPiG @ The Ottobar - 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD, 410-662-0069, 9pm, ALL AGES (www.theottobar.com)
SUCKPiG is MEATJACK guitarist/vocalist Brian's one man barrage of songs, soundscapes and noise (www.suckpig.com)

Upcoming MEATJACK shows / Emissions from the Monolith Festival info

Feb 5 - MEATJACK, Cream Abdul Babar, Swarm of the Lotus, Strong Intention & Monger @ The Ottobar - 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore, MD, 410-662-0069, 8pm, ALL AGES (www.theottobar.com)

MEATJACK has been added to the Emissions from the Monolith Fest VI in May at Nyabinghi in Youngstown, OH. Other bands include Mastodon, Alabama Thunder Pussy, Unsane, Rwake, Stinking Lizaveta, The Hidden Hand, Keelhaul, Trephine, Weedeater, Beaten Back To Pure, Buried at Sea, Dixie Witch, Kung Pao, Pelican, Place of Skulls, Subarachnoid Space, Yob and many more. More info at www.emissionsfromthemonolith.com

Spring tour info coming soon. For the latest dates go to www.meatjack.com.

For bookings please contact dan@thunderdomebooking.com or go to www.thunderdomebooking.com.

Radio broadcast/webcast archived
While MEATJACK was on tour we dropped into WFMU in the NY/NJ area on October 10th to record our set as part of the Diane's Kamikaze Fun Machine program. It was aired on November 20th. You can now listen to an archive of it at www.wfmu.org/playlists/DKNew interview & article links
Check out Baltimore's "City Paper" article about MEATJACK from October at www.citypaper.com/2003-10-01/music.html. Also, MEATJACK's complete Caustic Truths interview is now on-line in the "links" section of www.meatjack.com.

Web site overhaul complete
The revamping of www.meatjack.com is now complete. Hope you enjoy the new look.

Newly updated regular & press photos
There are brand new photos in the "media" section and high definition downloadable photos in the "press" section of the website. These include our first ever photos of our new drummer Charlie.

Web site & contact info:
For current news, info, show dates, interviews, archived web casts, mp3's, videos, photos, on-line catalog, links, etc., check out the MEATJACK web site at www.meatjack.com.

email: meatjack@meatjack.com

mailing address:
MEATJACK
P.O. Box 4526
Baltimore, MD 21212
USA

Catalog (for more info or on-line ordering with a credit card or checking account check out www.meatjack.com )

VIDEO:

-034. MEATJACK - "Skin" VHS videocassette from Snipehunt. 8 videos - 25 minutes, featuring cover art by Stephen Kasner. 4 videos from the "Trust" CD by Skizz Cyzyk, a film by J.R. Fritsch featuring new MEATJACK music, plus 3 live videos (2 from CBGB's-NYC & 1 from Nyabinghi-Youngstown, OH). Released 6/2002. (www.meatjack.com/videotape.html). $11.50.

CD's:

NEW ITEM!!! -043. MEATJACK - "Days of Fire" CD from At A Loss Recordings. 10 songs - 41 minutes. The long awaited new CD from MEATJACK is now here. Amazing artwork by Stephen Kasner. (www.meatjack.com/days.html). $10.

NEW ITEM!!! -042. Emissions From The Monolith CD compilation from Maduro Records. 11 songs - 55 minutes featuring Acid Ape, Rebreather, Stinking Lizaveta, Burnout, Kung Pao, J.J. Paradise Players Club, MEATJACK, Fistula, The Rubes, Volume & Sons of Otis. Check out more info and hear an excerpt of MEATJACK's psycho-delic cover of Killdozer's "New Pants and Shirt" at www.meatjack.com/monolith.html. This is an exclusive MEATJACK track not on any other release (more excerpts coming soon). Released 5/2003. $10.

-031. DAMAD / MEATJACK split CD or 10 inch vinyl from At A Loss Recordings. 6 songs (3 from each band) - 23 minutes. Released 2000. (www.meatjack.com/damad.html). CD - $10 / 10 inch vinyl - $9.

-029. MEATJACK - "Trust" CD. MEATJACK's debut CD from At A Loss Recordings. 10 songs - 30 minutes. Released 1999. (www.meatjack.com/trust.html). $10.

-024. SUCKPiG - "tears of a PiG" CD-R or cassette. 7 songs - 40 minutes. Songs, noise & sound-scapes from MEATJACK's guitarist/vocalist Brian Daniloski on Snipehunt. Released 1998. (www.meatjack.com/suck.html). CD-R - $5 / CASSETTE - $4.

VINYL:

-031. DAMAD / MEATJACK split 10 inch vinyl (see CD section above)

-025. MEATJACK / Superhighway Carfire split 7 inch vinyl from Infernal Racket Records. Features MEATJACK's-"Eunuch" (different version than on "Trust") and Superhighway Carfire's-"Paint Mixing Systems". Released 1998. (www.meatjack.com/eunuch.html). $4.

CASSETTES:

-023. MEATJACK - "AIM" cassette. 11 songs - 46 minutes from Snipehunt. Recording engineered by Steve Austin (Today Is The Day). Contains earlier versions of 5 songs from "Trust", plus 6 songs unavailable anywhere else. Recorded in 1996. (www.meatjack.com/aim.html). $5.

-024. SUCKPiG - "tears of a PiG" cassette (see CD section above)

SHIRTS (When ordering do not forget to let us know size and color):

NEW ITEM!!! -044. MEATJACK Days of Fire shirt. Front of shirt features "MEATJACK Days of Fire" logo. Red and white ink on black pre-shrunk 100% cotton t-shirt. To see what it looks like go to www.meatjack.com/dofshirt.gif. Available in M, L & XL. $12.

-035. MEATJACK - scratchy logo t-shirt. MEATJACK "scratchy" logo on 100% cotton t-shirt. See shirt at www.meatjack.com/scratchshirt.html. $12. CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE IN LARGE RED OR PURPLE SHIRT w/ WHITE PRINT.

LADIES CLOTHING (When ordering do not forget to let us know size):

NEW ITEM!!! -045. MEATJACK Days of Fire 3/4 sleeve baseball shirt. Front of shirt features "MEATJACK Days of Fire" logo. 100% cotton - red sleeves, black shirt w/ red & white print available in women's M & L. See it at www.meatjack.com/dof3-4.gif. $17.

NEW ITEM!!! -046. MEATJACK spaghetti strap shirt. Front of shirt features MEATJACK logo and icon. 100% cotton black shirt w/ silver print available in women's M & L. See it at www.meatjack.com/dofspag.gif. $12.

-036. MEATJACK 3/4 sleeve baseball shirt. 100% cotton white sleeves, black shirt w/ white print available in M/OS. See it at: www.meatjack.com/ladiesroombaseball.html. $17.

-040. MEATJACK thong. 100% cotton black thong w/ white print. See it at: www.meatjack.com/thong.html. $8.

STICKERS, PATCHES & BUTTONS:

-033. MEATJACK vinyl stickers, patches & buttons (3). 3 vinyl stickers, or 3 patches, or 3 buttons, or mix and match (ex: 2 patches & 1 button or 2 buttons & 1 sticker, or 1 of each). You choose. (www.meatjack.com/catalog.html). 3 for $1.50.

FREE MEATJACK STICKER, PATCH or BUTTON WITH ANY ORDER. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHICH ONE YOU WANT.

POSTAGE INFO:
Free shipping within the U.S.
Canada & Mexico add $1 per item.
Elsewhere add $2 per item.

Send check, money order (payable to MEATJACK), or well concealed cash (we are not responsible for lost or stolen cash), or pay on-line with credit card or checking account through Paypal at www.meatjack.com/catalog2.html. ALL ORDERS MUST BE IN U.S. CURRENCY.

mailing address:
MEATJACK
P.O. Box 4526
Baltimore, MD 21212
USA

web site:

email: meatjack@meatjack.com



 
  The BERZERKER Update



The Berzerker DVD is only days away from completion!!!

We are planning to have the DVD authored next week, prepare for a March '04 release date.

More information including DVD "sneak peek" videos will be posted on www.theberzerker.com very soon.

Thankyou all for your footage, and your patience, more deatiled news will be posted shortly.

The running thime of the DVD will be between 3-4 hours!!! plenty of stuff for every type of fan.

Live, Bootlegs, Film Clips, Interviews (with the band, the artist that designed the Iron Dragon, Engineers, etc... )

Behind the scenes touring, photoshoots, making of the masks, making both albums, everything you could ever want.

I have spent 1000's of hours on this project over the last 5 months, and i am glad to be nearing the end.

Soon my friends, SOON



 
  VERMINOUS


XTREEM MUSIC promotions presents:
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VERMINOUS - "Impious Sacrilege"


1. Intro
2. Spawn Of Satan’s Curse
3. Impious Genocide
4. Malevolent Effacement
5. Chanting Of Ghouls
6. Salvation By Extermination
7. Of Evil Blood
8. Grotesque Visions
9. Rapt In Malignity
10. Verminous Fluids


- ENGLISH -
Good old times were always better!! That’s true, and that’s why now many bands are coming back to their roots and new ones are emerging, knowing that the old feeling still rules!! VERMINOUS (ex-DELVE) are here to conquer and not with the typical old school swedish Death in the vein of ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER, etc, but with a more devilish and unexploited style... which was the one created by the masters GROTESQUE (pre-AT THE GATES).

Bands like SADISTIC INTENT and KAAMOS are already doing this, but not with the sheer aggression and rage that this young foursome is showing on their debut album!! Rather short, fast and intense hymns of an evil swedish mixture of MORBID ANGEL and SLAYER... just like GROTESQUE, but way faster and more intense!! Taste this and you’ll be possessed by evil!!

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- ESPAÑOL -
Los viejos tiempos siempre fueron mejores!! Es cierto, y por éso tantas bandas vuelven a sus raíces y otras nuevas están emergiendo, sabiendo que ése antiguo sentimiento es el que domina!! VERMINOUS (ex-DELVE) están aquí para conquistar y no con el típico Death sueco en la onda ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER, etc, sino con un estilo más endiablado y menos explotado... que no es otro que el creado por los dioses GROTESQUE (pre-AT THE GATES).

Bandas como SADISTIC INTENT y KAAMOS ya han hecho ésto, pero no con la increíble agresividad e ira que éste joven cuarteto nos muestra en su álbum debut!! Temas relativamente cortos, rápidos e intensos de una maligna mezcla sueca de MORBID ANGEL y SLAYER... al igual que GROTESQUE, pero bastante más rápido y más intenso!! Prueba ésto y quedarás poseído por el mal!!



XTREEM MUSIC / P.O.Box 1195 / 28080 - Madrid / SPAIN
e-mail: info@xtreemmusic.com - Website: http://www.xtreemmusic.com






 
  SOLID STATE NEWS - Dec 12, 2003



LAST 2 DAYS! 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
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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 Saturday, Jan 13. There’s even free shipping!

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!

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 / PENNYWISE TOUR!
Thanks to everyone who has made the SAS/The Bled/The Kinison/The AKA’s tour such a success! SAS will be wrapping 2003 up with a short run on
the east coast on the Stillborn Fest tour featuring Hatebreed and many more. After a few shorts weeks off the band will hit the road with Beloved, Comeback Kid and Evergreen Terrace and then join up with
Pennywise and the Mad Caddies. 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

BELOVED
12.27 Greensboro, NC Ace's Basement w/ Glass Casket
01.17 Nashville, TN Rocket Town w/ Stretch Arm Strong, Comeback Kid and Evergreen Terrace
01.18 Memphis, TN The Riot w/ Stretch Arm Strong, Comeback Kid and Evergreen Terrace
01.19 Savannah, GA Teasers w/ Stretch Arm Strong, Comeback Kid and Evergreen Terrace
01.21 Miami, FL The Alley w/ Comeback Kid and Evergreen Terrace
01.23 Jacksonville, FL Club Five w/ Sworn Enemy, As I Lay Dying, Comeback Kid and Evergreen Terrace

DEAD POETIC
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 Manassas, VA The Basement 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
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
12.12 Lafayette, IN Sacred Grounds Coffee House
12.13 Waverly, IA Wartburg College
12.16 Grand Rapids, MI The Orbit Room w/ Nonpoint
12.17 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theater w/ Nonpoint
01.17 Carmel, IN Carmel Performing Arts Center w/ Kids in the Way (CD Release show)
01.18 Memphis, TN The Caravan w/ Bowels of Judas
01.20 Hattiesburg MS Rage Skatepark w/ Bowels of Judas
01.24 Jacksonville, FL Murray Hill Theater w/ Bowels of Judas
01.26 Marrietta, GA Swayze's w/ Bowels of Judas
01.28 Johnson City, TN The Rambis w/ Bowels of Judas
02.10 Chicago, IL The Venue w/ Bowels of Judas

STRETCH ARM STRONG
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
01.17 Nashville, TN Rocket Town w/ Comeback Kid, Beloved and Evergreen Terrace
01.18 Memphis, TN The Riot w/ Comeback Kid, Beloved and Evergreen Terrace
01.19 Savannah, GA Teasers w/ Comeback Kid, Beloved and Evergreen Terrace
01.21 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade w/ Pennywise, Mad Caddies and more
01.22 Jacksonville, FL Plush w/ Pennywise, Mad Caddies and more 01.23 Boynton Beach, FL Club Ovation w/ Pennywise, Mad Caddies and more
01.24 St. Petersburg, FL Jannus Landing w/ Pennywise, Mad Caddies and more
01.25 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues w/ Pennywise, Mad Caddies and more
01.28 Norfolk, VA The NorVa w/ Pennywise, Mad Caddies and more
01.29 Hartford, CT Webster Theater w/ Pennywise, Mad Caddies and more
01.30 Worcester, MA Palladium w/ Pennywise, Mad Caddies and more
01.31 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom w/ Pennywise, Mad Caddies and more
02.01 NYC, NY Knitting Factory w/ Evergreen Terrace, Comeback Kid, On the Rise
02.02 Farmingdale, NY Downtown w/ Evergreen Terrace, Comeback Kid, On the Rise
02.18 Washington DC 9:30 Club w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more
02.19 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more
02.20 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more
02.21 Pittsburgh, PA Club Laga w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more
02.22 Cleveland, OH Agora Ballroom w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more
02.25 Cincinnatti, OH Bogarts w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more
02.26 Pontiac, MI Clutch Cargos w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more
02.27 Chicago, IL House of Blues w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more
02.28 Milwaukee, WI The Rave w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more
02.29 Minneapolis, MN The Quest w/ Pennywise, Guttermouth and more




 
  Lamb of God DVD Info!



What's up freaks?
Got some news for you about the DVD.
Beginning 12/15 the DVD "Terror and Hubris" will be available at the following location: http://www.lambofgoddvd.com/ . There will be links from the main www.lamb-of-god.com site as well. This pre-instore sale is exclusively for our online friends and fans that want this thing as badly as we did.

There are a few special sections in the DVD that weren't announced including 'The Blair Shit Project' and the 'Ruff Buffet' - if you don't know yet, you will soon...nevermind the worst pics of each other we could possibly find .
This is no 'rockstar' DVD, this is more of a 'sad rejects ' kind of DVD - but in a very entertaining way - kinda like COPS in a trailer park with less cops and more instruments.

We kept our promise to keep it cheap and made sure to give you guys plenty to laugh about and pick on us about over the next few years .

Thanks in advance for the support and we sincerely hope you guys enjoy this thing as much as we do!

Later,
Chris


 
12.11.2003
  Relapse Records & Release Entertainment Newsletter 12/10/03


Welcome to the Relapse Records and Release Entertainment newsletter, a 20,000+ email geared to keep you up to date on what's happening at the
Relapse and Release camps. This issue brings you information all the labels latest releases as well 2004 tour dates for MASTODON, BURNT BY THE SUN, DYING FETUS, UNSANE, DISFEAR, THE END and many more! If you are new to the Relapse Records and Release Entertainment newsletter, both labels would like to welcome you.

POINT > CLICK > GRIND > Relapse.com

-------------[Quick Guide]--------------

01. Deluxe version of MASTODON's 'Remission' CD w/ bonus DVD OUT NOW!!
02. DYING FETUS European Tour!
03. BURNT BY THE SUN 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good' OUT NOW!
Northeast regional dates announced!
04. UNSANE 'Lambhouse' CD w/ free bonus DVD OUT NOW! European tour!
05. THE END is coming!!
06. DISFEAR supporting ENTOMBED on Scandinavian tour!
07. ZEKE sign to Relapse! Scheduled to record in January!
08. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY’s first tour dates with new vocalist!
09. NILE European tour!
10. DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN UK tour details!
11. BURST 'Prey On Life' OUT NOW!
12. V/A - 'ReCollection' OUT NOW!
13. REGURGITATE 'Deviant' OUT NOW!
14. HARVEY MILK 'The Singles' OUT NOW!
15. MANDIBLE CHATTER 'Of Foreign Lands and People' OUT NOW!
16. HALO 'Body Of Light'
17. V/A - 'Contamination VI' low-price 2 CD compilation coming January
13th!
18. V/A - 'Relapse Records North American Contamination Festival'
Deluxe Double DVD coming January 27th!
19. Upcoming releases on Relapse Records and Release Entertainment


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1. Deluxe version of MASTODON's 'Remission' CD w/ bonus DVD OUT NOW!!

The deluxe version of MASTODON's 'Remission' CD w/ a free, bonus DVD featuring a pro-filmed nine-song live set with previously unreleased material is out now!

The MASTODON video for March of the Fire Ants has been airing lately on both Headbangers Ball and Uranium.

Show your support by requesting MASTODONs March of the Fire Ants video here:

MTV (mtv.com/music/rock) Scroll to Rock Video Request
Uranium fuse.tv/content/uranium/php/makecomment.php?sid=8&aid=67–) Post and e-mail your request!

Additionally, MASTODON appears on the "MTV 2 Headbangers Ball" double-disc compilation out now. MASTODON contributes March of the Fire Ants to a collection that includes major-leagues names such as ROB ZOMBIE, DEFTONES, SLAYER, MUDVAYNE and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE as well as acclaimed up-n-comers LAMB OF GOD, CHIMAIRA, POISON THE WELL, and many more.

www.headbangersballtour.com/albumsite.html

In addition to the "MTV 2 Headbangers Ball" compilation, MASTODON contributes "Crusher, Destroyer" to the recently released Tony Hawks Undergound video game.

"MASTODON are undoubtedly the future of metal" - Kerrang!

"MASTODON could be considered the second coming of Metallica and Rush combined, and nobody who's seen them live could counter that opinion." - MTV.com


- MASTODON Tour Dates -

December 13 Athens, GA Tasty World
December 31 Atlanta, GA Echo Lounge


* OUT NOW! MASTODON 'Remission' CD w/ bonus DVD / Ltd. Ed. Double Lp
* Visit MASTODON's official site: http://www.mastodonrocks.com

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2. DYING FETUS European Tour!

DYING FETUS have just returned from their first Puerto Rican Tour and will commence European Stop At Nothing Touring on January 7th when they pair up with HATE ETERNAL and DEEDS OF FLES.


- DYING FETUS Tour Dates -

December 20 Brooklyn, NY L’Amours
***European Tour with HATE ETERNAL, DEEDS OF FLESH, and more***
January 7 London, England (UK) Underworld
January 8 Eindhoven, Netherlands (NL) Effenaar
January 9 Rotterdam, Netherlands (NL) Baroeg
January 10 Trier, Germany (D) Exil
January 11 Paris, France (F) La Locomotive
January 12 Munster (Breitefeld), Germany (D) Live Arena
January 13 Essen, Germany (D) Zeche Carl
January 14 Berlin, Germany (D) K14
January 15 Warsaw, Poland (P) Proxima
January 16 Praga, Czech Republic (CZ) Black Pes
January 17 Englesdorf, Germany (D) Hellraiser
January 18 Vienna, Austria (A) Planet Music
January 19 Budapest, Hungary (H) Kultiplex
January 20 Ljubljana, Slovenia (SL) Ka
January 21 Milano, Italy (I) Rainbow
January 22 Rome, Italy (I) Alphaeus
January 24 Athens, Greece (GR) Ann Club
January 25 Thessaloniki,Greece (GR) Hydrogios
January 27 Pratteln, Switzerland (CH) Z7
January 28 Marseilles, France (F) CC Mirabeau (also w/ Loathing)
January 29 Irun, Spain (E) Tunk
January 30 Barcelona, Spain (E) La Capsa
January 31 Madrid, Spain (E) Caracol
February 1 Murcia, Spain (E) Moloko
February 2 Porto, Portugal (P) Hard Club
February 4 Bordeaux, France (F) Cat
February 5 Villeurbanne, France (F) Cco
February 6 Vosselaar, Belgium (B) Beibob
February 7 Drachten, Netherlands (NL) Iduna
February 8 Gronigen, Netherlands (NL) Vera


* OUT NOW! DYING FETUS 'Stop At Nothing' CD
* Visit DYING FETUS' official site: http://www.DyingFetus.com

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3. BURNT BY THE SUN 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good' OUT NOW!
Northeast regional tour dates announced!

As one of the most revered new acts in modern heavy music, BURNT BY THE SUN administer a deft fusion of artistry and ferocity on its much-anticipated new full-length 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good'.

BURNT BY THE SUN has announced a series of early 2004 Northeastern US shows in support of 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good'. BBTS will be playing with the likes of Premonitions of War, Breather Resist, All That Remains and many more. See dates below!


- BURNT BY THE SUN Tour Dates -

January 30 Ronkonkoma, NY The Hungarian Hall (w/ All That Remains
[ex-Shadows Fall], Bloodsimple [ex-V.O.D.], My Shining One [ex-Ensign])
January 31 North Haven, CT North Haven Congregational Church (w/ All
That Remains [ex-Shadows Fall], Bloodsimple [ex-V.O.D.], My Shining One
[ex-Ensign])
February 6 Poughkeepsie, NY Club Crannel (w/ All That Remains
[ex-Shadows Fall], Premonitions of War)
February 7 Baltimore, MD Otto Bar (w/ Premonitions of War, Breather
Resist)
February 8 New York, NY CBGB (w/ Premonitions of War, Breather
Resist)
February 13 Wilkes-Barre, PA Metropolis (w/ Premonitions of War,
Breather Resist)
February 15 Springfield, MA Fat Kat’s (w/ Premonitions of War,
Breather Resist)
February 16 Boston, MA Bill’s Bar (w/ Premonitions of War, Breather
Resist)
February 20 Reading, PA Sound Waves (w/ All That Remains [ex-Shadows
Fall], Premonitions of War)
February 22 Syracuse, NY Planet 505 (w/ All That Remains [ex-Shadows
Fall], Premonitions of War)


* OUT NOW BURNT BY THE SUN 'The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good' CD * Visit BURNT BY THE SUN's official site: http://www.burntbythesun.com

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4. UNSANE 'Lambhouse' CD w/ free bonus DVD OUT NOW! European tour!

UNSANE have returned to Europe for the first time in four years! All dates will be suported by Harmful.

In fine stores now - recently released 'Lambhouse' (UNSANE 1991-1998)!
Compiling all the best tracks from UNSANE's official releases plus a bonus DVD contining all of the bands music videos and a live set from each of the bands 3 major line-ups, 'Lambhouse' clearly provides new
listeners and long time fans alike avid testimony as to why UNSANE are universally recognized as the premier noise rock band in the world.


- UNSANE Tour Dates
***European dates w/ Harmful***
December 10 Hamburg, Germany (D) Hafenklang
December 11 Cologne, Germany (D) Underground
December 12 Kontich, Belgium (B) Lintfabriek
December 13 Tilburg, Netherlands (NL) 013
December 14 Groningen, Netherlands (NL) Vera


* OUT NOW UNSANE 'Lambhouse' CD w/ free bonus DVD


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5. THE END is coming!!

THE END have finished recorded their forthcoming album 'Within Dividia' and completed a massive North American Tour with BETWEEN THE BURIED & ME and A LIFE ONCE LOST.

'Within Dividia' sees THE END employing a film noir atmosphere set to music, with the album musically and lyrically narrating the conceptual tale of The Dividia Estate and its inhabitants. The finished track
listing for 'Within Dividia' is "These alls", "Fetesque", "The Sense of Reverence", "The Scent of Elegance", "Organelle (in she we lust)", "Dear
Martyr", "Orthodox Unparalleled" and "Of Fist and Flame".

'Within Dividia' will be released in North American on January 13th, 2004 and in Europe on January 26th.


- THE END Tour Dates -

January 16 London, ON The Embassy (w/ The Abandoned Hearts Club)
January 18 Toronto, ON Club Rockit (w/ The Abandoned Hearts Club)


* OUT NOW! THE END 'Transfer Trachea Reverberations From Point; False Omniscient' CD
* Visit THE END's official site: http://www.allchaos.net
* Coming January 13, 2004! THE END 'Within Dividia' CD / Ltd. Ed. Lp


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6. DISFEAR supporting ENTOMBED on Scandinavian tour!

DISFEAR are supporting ENTOMBED throughout Scandinavia as part of the second installment of the Close Up Made Us Do It Tour series.

2004 DISFEAR tour plans are in the works for Spain, Portugal, Italy and Germany.

Additionally, DISFEAR have issued the 'Powerload' 7” on Spains excellent Throne Records (www.thronerecords.com) and the vinyl version of 'Misanthropic Generation' on Yannick of TRAGEDY's Feral Ward Records
(www.feralward.com). Both feature exclusive tracks!

DISFEAR's 'Misanthropic Generation' CD available in fine stores now!


- DISFEAR Tour Dates
***Scandinavian Close-Up Made Us Do It Tour w/ ENTOMBED***

December 10 Köpenhamn, Denmark (DK) Pumpehuset
December 11 Malmö, Sweden (S) KB
December 12 Halmstad, Sweden (S) Diezel
December 13 Mariestad, Sweden (S) Klubb Kaliber
December 16 Värnersborg, Sweden (S) Café Mic
December 17 Boras, Sweden (S) Rockborgen
December 18 Karlstad, Sweden (S) Nöjesfabriken/Garaget
December 19 Linköping, Sweden (S) Skylten
December 20 Stockholm, Sweden (S) Arena (also w/ TURBONEGRO)


* OUT NOW DISFEAR 'Misanthropic Generation' CD
* Visit DISFEAR's official site: http://www.disfear.com


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7. ZEKE sign to Relapse! Scheduled to record in January!

ZEKE, Seattle's celebrated speed-punk trio, have signed to Relapse Records! The high-powered trio will enter Seattles Sound House Studios with legendary producer Jack Endino in January to record their Relapse debut full-length (due out Spring, 2004).

Early song titles include "383", "Long Train Running", "Ride To Live", "Ten to the Riverside Blues" and "On Through the Night".

"There are those who have used rock music as a vehicle for social change, or as a means of expressing their most intimate emotions or sublime spiritual yearnings...and then, to paraphrase an old TV show theme song, there's ZEKE and bands of their ilk, who approach rock 'n roll with what might euphemistically be called a refreshing lack of pretense". -
ROLLING STONE

"Sheer brute punk strength. Punk's got young, loud and snotty again, only played just a little faster". - MONTREAL MIRROR

"An adrenalized cocktail of speed and combustive punk rawk...unchecked aggression and shameless thrash-mongering on a search-and-destroy mission". - WILLAMETTE WEEKLY


- ZEKE Tour Dates
December 31 Denver, CO Larimar Lounge


* Visit ZEKE's official site: http://www.zekeyou.com* Coming Spring, 2004! ZEKE's Relapse debut CD / LP


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8. ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSYs first tour dates with new vocalist!

ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY are on their first run of dates with new vocalist Johnny Weils! The quintet will do a short run of dates through the Northeast and Eastern Canada before entering the studio to complete
demo-ing for their next full-length record 'Fulton Hill'.


- ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Tour Dates
December 10 Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall
December 11 Cleveland, OH Agora Shop
December 12 Youngstown, OH Nyabinghi
December 13 Philadelphia, PA Balcony Bar (w/ Ydi)


* OUT NOW ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY 'Staring At the Divine' CD / Ltd Ed. Picture Disc
* Visit ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSYs official site:
http://www.AlabamaThunderpussy.com

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9. NILE European Tour!

NILE joins the much-celebrated European X-Mas Festival with DEICIDE, DESTRUCTION and more. See NILE at the following dates!

NILE Tour Dates
****NILE headlining dates as part of the X-Mas Festival ***
December 10 Osnabruck, Germany (D) Hyde Park
December 11 Berlin, Germany (D) Columbia Halle Fritz
December 12 Engelsdorf, Germany (D) Hellraiser
December 13 Wels, Austria (A) Schlachthof
December 14 Vienna, Austria (A) Arena
December 15 Milano, Italy (I) Alcatraz
December 16 Pratteln, Switzerland (CH) Z7
December 17 Ludwigsburg, Germany (D) Rockfabrik
December 18 Praga, Czech Republic (CZ) Roxy
December 19 Strasbourg, France (F) La Laiterie
December 20 Antwerpen, Belgium (B) Hof Ter Loo
December 21 Tilburg, Netherlands (NL) 013


* OUT NOW! NILE "In Their Darkened Shrines" CD / Ltd. Ed. 2xLP
* Visit NILE's official site: http://www.nile-catacombs.net


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10. DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN UK Tour!

- DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Tour Dates
December 10 Bristol, England (UK) Fleece & Firkin
December 11 Manchester, England (UK) Hop & Grape
December 12 Glasgow, Scotland (UK) Cathouse
December 13 Nottingham, England (UK) Rock City
December 14 London, England (UK) Mean Fiddler


* OUT NOW DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN 'Calculating Infinity' CD
* Visit DILLINGER ESCAPE PLANs official site: http://www. dillingerescapeplan.com

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11. BURST 'Prey On Life' OUT NOW!

"original and fresh, superior in production, musical capability and creativity...simply amazing" - DIGITAL METAL On 'Prey On Life', BURST construct powerful, crisp and perfectly balanced music that molds both emotion and intensity. With a sound firmly rooted in heavy metal and the punk/hardcore aesthetic, BURST relies just
as heavily on ambience, atmosphere, and tone as it does complexity, aggression and raw emotion. A wholly original entity, BURST delivers unquestionably brilliant music that consumes and digests the listener with
grand and hypnotic waves of sound.


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12. V/A - 'ReCollection' OUT NOW!

Entry: recall
Function: noun
Definition: remembrance
Synonyms: anamnesis, memory, recollection, reminiscence

For the first time ever, Relapse Records offers a comprehensive collection of music videos spanning the label's history - all on one low-priced DVD! ECOLLECTION delivers a bountiful bombardment of captivating
videos including fast-action clips from current label heavyweights HIGH ON FIRE, NEUROSIS, UNSANE, and The DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, up-and-comers
ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY and ALCHEMIST, and long-time conspirators AMORPHIS
and BRUTAL TRUTH amongst others. Relapse Records' 'RECOLLECTION' DVD
Video Collection visually documents Relapse's rise from its upstart
beginnings to its current incarnation as a leader in the international
extreme music movement. Seeing is believing!!


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13. REGURGITATE 'Deviant' coming OUT NOW!

The epitome of post-CARCASS extremity, REGURGITATE gouge out merciless
ultra-grind. Faster and more aggressive than previous REGURGITATE
albums; Deviant deals sharp-edged hooks, strafing drum battery and
distorted blasts of bass. Deviant is monstrous grindcore extravaganza from one
of the undergrounds most ferocious and offensive bands!


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14. HARVEY MILK 'The Singles' OUT NOW!

Too heavy to be post rock. Too weird to be metal. Too everything to be anything, HARVEY MILK is unconventional and wholly unique, both structurally and sonically. Grand in its stubborn difficulty and epic in its
difficult beauty, the sound of HARVEY MILK is simultaneously ugly and beautiful. Legendary for their devastating live shows and their absolutely absurd heaviness, HARVEY MILK crafted inconceivable slabs of
mesmerizing, ultra dynamic sludge, as well as precious moments of effortless grace and restraint. The Singles delivers all the retardedly hard to find moments of HARVEY MILK's career and is at once hypnotic,
repetitive, jarring, unpredictable, exhausting and perplexing. Harvey Milk is dead. Long live Harvey Milk.


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15. MANDIBLE CHATTER 'Of Foreign Lands and People' OUT NOW!

In twelve years, MANDIBLE CHATTER has covered more musical territory than most enduring groups cover in a lifetime. If there were a single attribute that all MANDIBLE CHATTER releases could be said to have in
common, it would be the ability to surprise the listener. Textures, even genres, are often blended, exploiting contrasts to there fullest, yet always retaining the cohesive thread. Much like navigating Hampton
Court's maze by night, with MANDIBLE CHATTER one can never be quite sure what lies around the corner, as the listener is transported through a generous variety of sculptured ambiences that are alternately hypnotic,
blissful, mysterious, frightening, and everywhere in between.

Sometimes the difference between noise and music is all in your head.


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16. HALO 'Body Of Light' OUT NOW!

"A holocaustic vortex of distorted guitars and vocals over monstrously eavy beats...a slow-motion sonic apocalypse in glorious monochrome." -
ALTERNATIVE PRESS

"Mindfucks don't come more intense than this." - METAL HAMMER Having punctured the harsh outer skin with 2001's 'Guattari (From the West Flows Grey Ash & Pestilence)', HALO burrow deeper into the corrupt
inner flesh of post-industrial depravity and corporate disease with 'Body of Light'. A rumbling diatribe of fear, loathing and pure sonic oppression, 'Body of Light' swallows its listener with the density of a collapsing star.


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17. V/A - 'Contamination VI' low-price 2 CD compilation coming January
13th!

As the world continues to decay, Relapse Records continues to evolve, forging the sounds of the future alongside some of the finest bands the planet has to offer. Contaminated VI delivers two CDs of
forward-thinking, modern heavy music from Relapse's roster of scene giants (the DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, NEUROSIS, NILE, etc), fast-rising stars (MASTODON,
BURNT BY THE SUN, HIGH ON FIRE, etc) and raring newcomers (PIG DESTROYER, THE END, BURST, DYSRHYTHMIA, etc) all for one super-low price.
Hearing is believing!


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18. V/A - 'Relapse Records North American Contamination Festival' Deluxe Double DVD coming January 27th!

"This successful festival is proof positive that extreme metal is alive...if you didn't wear earplugs, your ears are probably still ringing."
- REVOLVER

"nothing short of spectacular...what an event!" - CMJ

The finest moments of the Relapse Records Contamination Festival have been captured on this deluxe 2 DVD set! Featuring electrifying live
performances from your favorite Relapse artists (including NEUROSIS, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MASTODON, HIGH ON FIRE, PIG DESTROYER, CEPHALIC
CARNAGE and seven others), this high-energy 2 DVD set brings the excitement of this now-legendary weekend straight to your living room!
Experience the event that MTV called "The greatest 2-day music festival of all time" again and again!


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19. Upcoming releases on Relapse Records, Release Entertainment, and Desolation House

::: [COMING January 13, 2004] :::
~ THE END 'Within Dividia' CD / Ltd. Ed. Lp
~ V/A – 'Contaminated VI' 2xCD, low-price label sampler

::: [COMING January 27, 2004] :::
~ V/A – 'Relapse Records North American Contamination FestivaI' Deluxe Double DVD

::: [COMING February 3, 2004] :::
~ GADGET - 'Remote' CD
~ DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN - 'Calculating Infinity' Deluxe Digipack CD w/ free sticker

::: [OUT NOW] :::
~ V/A Relapse Recollection low-price DVD Video collection
~ MASTODON "Remission" CD with free bonus DVD
~ UNSANE "Lambhouse" CD with free bonus DVD
~ EXHUMED "Anatomy Is Destiny" CD (European edition with a bonus disc Live In Japan)
~ BURST "Prey On Life" CD
~ BURNT BY THE SUN "The Perfect Is the Enemy of the Good" CD / Ltd. Ed. LP
~ MANDIBLE CHATTER "Of Foreign Lands and People" CD
~ HALO "Body of Light" CD
~ DISFEAR "Misanthropic Generation" CD
~ HARVEY MILK "The Singles" CD
~ V/A JAPANESE ASSAULT CD (featuring MUGA, SENSELESS APOCALYPSE, REALIZED, SWARRRM)
~ REGURGITATE "Deviant" CD
~ CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER "Convicted" CD re-issue with bonus tracks
~ CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER "Money Talks" CD re-issue with bonus tracks
~ ALCHEMIST "Austral Alien" CD
~ AMORPHIS CD "Chapters" Deluxe CD with free bonus DVD
~ SULACO "Sulaco" low-price Mini-CD
~ TROUM "Sigqan" CD (Desolation House)
~ SKINLESS "From Sacrifice To Survival" CD
~ DYING FETUS "Stop at Nothing" CD
~ NASUM "Helvete" CD
~ DYSRHYTHMIA "Pretest" CD
~ ALIO DIE / Mathias Grassow 2xCD "Expanding Horizons" CD (Release)
~ MORTICIAN "Darkest Day of Horror" CD
~ MERZBOW "Pulse Demon" CD re-issue
~ GODFLESH "Messiah" CD
~ AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED "Altered States of America" 3€ CD / 10 Lp
~ EAST WEST BLAST TEST (featuring Dave Witte and Chris Dodge) CD
~ V/A “ DUTCH ASSAULT CD (featuring INHUME, SUPPOSITORY, LAST DAYS OF HUMANITY, S.M.E.S.)
~ GENOCIDE SUPERSTARS "Superstar Destroyer" CD
~ ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY "Constellation" CD re-issue w/ bonus tracks!


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  Lovelost Records, December 11 2003



Yo, what's up kids

Strides are being taken to get over this hump that my ex-partner left, the balls officially rolling

Through The Eyes of The Dead - The Scars Of Ages, can now be purchased from http://www.lovelostrecords.com, and Into The Moat - Means by Which The End Is Justified is in stock again. Buy them both as a package and save a couple bucks

The street date for TTEOTD is Jan 27th, but all orders through my site get shipped out right away!

happy holidays
---
Lovelost Records
Metal Beatdowns For Emo Bitches



 
  Zimmer's Hole Update


New Year party with Zimmers Hole, Fuel Injected .45 and Sinned. Dec 31 at The Brickyard - 315 Carral St., Vancouver. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door.

Christophe De Neef
NewFlesh

http://www.LegionOfFlames.com



 
  (AFBPromo Teams) Street teams in 2004


Hey guys,

I just wanted to keep you in the light with what's going on with the AFBPromotions street/e-teams in 2004.

First off, there will be a NEW sign-up form on the NEW AFB site, to be released in the first few weeks of Jan. 2004. You may be required to re-sign up to the street team, which will more than likely reside outside of this YahooGroup since this YahooGroup didn't really seem
to accomplish what I wanted.

I will be making an "official" AFB Street Team website where you can access and download flyers and information to pass around, but only those that sign-up to the new street team will have access to these
goodies. And like most street teams now-a-days there will be a "points" system in play with goodies to be rewarded for those with top points (but I may somehow find a way to reward everyone that does at least one thing throughout the 2004 year to be fair). I haven't
figured out all the nitty gritty details about it yet, that will come when I get around to making the website ;) But I will keep you posted. So far those are the only "big plans" I have for the street team.

I have put a poll up in this group to see if you guys are even interested in continuing on supporting us and the
bands/labels/companies we work along side with, so feel free to take a few moments to cast your vote. The poll closes Dec 24th, 2003 I believe.

If you have any comments or suggestions about what I can do with (or for) the street team in the 2004 year, drop me a line:
wednesday@aidforbands.com :)

xox
Wednesday Elektra



 
12.10.2003
  PIGFACE IS COMING!!!


Hey you guys out there! The tour is on it's final leg, heading back to Chicago from the west coast, and sooooo much has evolved from the first days of rehearsals when previous members were welcomed back and newer members met each other for the first time.
Four weeks of sharing living quarters, stages & mics, and long conversations later... a new family has developed.
Don't miss you chance to see Pigface on this amazing tour with Dope, Rachel Stamp, and Diablo Syndrome.

For new pictures and Pigface video footage, go to www.theunitedtour.com

Here are the remaining dates:

Sunday, Dec.07
THE ROSELAND
Portland, OR
7pm Door Time, All Ages
Special Guest: Dismantled

Monday, Dec.08
THE FENIX UNDERGROUND
Seattle, WA
8pm Door Time, 21+
Special Guest: Noxious Emotion

Tuesday, Dec.09 ***Venue Change***
THE RITZ CLUB
Salt Lake City, UT
8pm Door Time, All Ages

Wednesday, Dec.10
THE OGDEN THEATER
Denver, CO
6:30pm Door Time, All Ages

Thursday, Dec.11 ***Venue Change***
DAVEY'S UPTOWN
Kansas City, MO
7pm Door Time, 18+

Friday, Dec.12
THE QUEST
Minneapolis, MN
7pm Door Time, All Ages
Special Guest: Apocalypse Theatre

Saturday, Dec.13
THE METRO
Chicago, IL
5:30pm Door Time, All Ages
Special Guest: Worm

Sunday, Dec.14
THE RAVE
Milwaukee, WI
7pm Door Time, All Ages

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Featuring the Mobile Store (Credit Cards accepted) featuring:
Slick Idiot shirts
Chemlab "F%$^ Art Let's Kill" shirts
United II event shirts
Pigface & Easy Nun belt buckles
Trucker Hats
Redneck shirts
Washing Machine and best of Pigface shirts
New "F%$ Pigface" shirts from Hellbomb
New "How does it feel?..." shirts (SUCK! SUCK! SUCK!)
Pitchshifter shirts
"Fuckhead" babydolls and men's shirts!
over 250 rare, imported, hard to find CD titles, with a 5 for $20 area!
Rare and never before seen 8x10's including Pigface, Genesis P-Orridge, Rx + more Hoodies
DVDs including United I Tour, Bile "When the Dead Come Home" and Pigface 90-97!
Free Underground inc. DJ Bags w/purchase over $100 (How many days til X-Mas?)
More free swag!!!
And friendly boys Christopher and Luke that are ridiculously well-knowledged in the titles they sell...

What else are you in for, aside from the magically uplifting experience... perhaps your own time spent on stage with these legendary rocking industrial artists singing a Nine Inch Nails song into Curse Mackey's
mic??? One of the rare times that security is told to help people on stage. It could be you.

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Soundman rants as he checks the mics at Pigface soundcheck:

"I don't know what good this does because first En Esch will have this mic that I am adjusting for him then Jared will pop in out of nowhere and grab his mic and bounce around from this side of the stage to the ceiling and then sing into Fiona's mic, who's I've adjusted for her,
who'll then pass JS the mic for his Pitchshifter bit, which I'll have to adjust it on the spot, then readjust it for Kami cause she'll be the nearest one and next inline to use that mic, and Edsel I gotta be ready to adjust his when he gets up there.." so on and so forth.



 
  EARSPLIT PR


Damn, what a month it's been! From the beginning of November to midway through we were in the final stages of getting the wedding together and doing 8,000 things in advance to stay pretty caught up while we were out which was wholly exhausting. November 15th, the wedding was here. All these months and months of grueling work, planning, and exhaustive worrying was seemingly pointless, as the day went as smooth and as perfect as we could have asked for. The reception exploded as we walked in to 'Crazy Train' and everyone went apeshit. A night of partying, and we were off to Orlando for our week of relaxation. And oh did we need the rest. Our honeymoon in Florida with all of the theme parks, a killer townhouse, and a 2004 Mustang, along with a week of no work, was the best vacation of our lives and we are happy everything is done and finalized.

We thank everyone for their support, their words and congratulations, and for keeping the mailbox full in our absence, hehe. We came back to a shitstorm of emails that we're still clearing up (since we got back like 3 days before fuckin Thanksgiving....) so we apologize if there is anything we may not have got back to you on; just hit us up agian with a big "HEY DUMMIES" in the subject, and we'll get ya taken care of.

Lots of new stuff in the works as always, and some landing now. Here's a few tidbits on some of our bands; new tour dates and updates on Asterius, Hammers of Misfortune, Helvis, Khanate, Life of Agony, Omen, Place of Skulls, Probot, The Quill, SUNN 0)), Throcult, Trivium, YOB and more. So as they say in the best show in the universe Most Extreme Elimination Challenge "GET IT ON!!!"

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ASTERIUS
"Germany's Asterius travel amongst the stars on "A Moment Of Singularity". This isn't your typical symphonic metal record. It has a very cosmic feel to it, much like Covenant's "Nexus Polaris" album. The futuristic sound is opened up with the use of programming and synthesizers. Multi-faceted frontman Andrash has a million different voices up his sleeve - all of which get at least a little of the spotlight on this album. Clean spoken vocals, falsetto highs, guttural lows and robotic voices produced with the aid of a modulator all share center stage here and it is these voices that really help the feeling and atmosphere of the record. Each one is chosen to convey an emotion or to interplay with the music, making the voice like another instrument.As long as Asterius don't go off the deep end like other bands in this genre did (ahem The Kovenant), they have found a nice little niche to exploit and really explore. This is cyber metal at its finest. " - www.into-obscurity.com
[ www.asterius.net ]


HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE
The August Engine" (our second album) is now available on digipack CD worldwide. It can be purchased through Cruz Del Sur, Century Media, The End, etc. The Vinyl (which features entirely different front cover art) is still available through this site. Check the Merch page.

We just finished playing a bunch of shows locally, which were great fun. Thanks to all who came out! There are no upcoming shows to announce. We are taking a break to work on new material at the moment. We should be back in action by early next year. At last, our pics page is updated and working properly! It took long enough. Now you can clearly see what a bunch of goddamn freaks we are. Thanks to Ross Sewage for his invaluable assistance!

"...The August Engine is the perfect album to listen to as we head deep into autumn. The ample acoustic pieces of guitar and piano, and soft singing are a charming reminder of the falling leaves, while the powerful heaviness, quintessential harmonies and instrumental interplay signal what is yet again one of the finest heavy metal creations any fan could ask for. 10/10, if not more." - www.maelstrom.nu
[ www.hammersofmisfortune.com ]


HELVIS
Not a great deal of news over the last couple of months. We’re back working on LP Number 2, and have decided to continue as a 4 piece following the departure of Watty. We were going to get a new bassist and move Stabbo onto guitars, however it hasn’t worked out that way and we’re back to the line up we had 2 years ago!

The site needs a bit of work, so hopefully you’ll see a few changes on here soon with new photos from the last few shows, a couple of new MP3’s to download, and maybe a few tasty surprises if we get chance!

"Featuring members of Pitchshifter, Iron Monkey, The Varurkers, and Cerebral Fix, Helvis is England answer to their metal problem. “Reverence the Sacrifice” is both caustic and fast with a raw loudness that will have you running to the nearest pit and smashing yourself till you’re a bloody pulp. For fans of Napalm Death, Eyehategod, Soilent Green, and other disgustingly heavy bands with sick vocals but honestly who can match the cruel gravel-voiced Bloody Kev? I guarantee this will make you want to go across the pond and visit the UK." - www.smother.net “Editor’s Pick”
[ www.helvis.co.uk ]


KHANATE
Khanate//Things Viral impressions from Attila Csihar:
"Open my ears and close my eyes ..a cold coridor in the twighlight of brain leading down to the labirinths of thoughts. Sounds disturbing the tired chaos from far. Incantations..

Slowly comes an edge.. touching the neck kindly. Its colder then the flesh. Crash! A piece of a broken mirror softly stroke through the coloumn up an down as a pendulum.

Falling down..deeper.. the alpha waves rising. Voice from far. I like that voice! Like an edge.. so sharp .. is the path between dreams and reality.. then crash! It gives liberation.

I offer my soul.. take it there.. i really like this journey. ..On the fields of rape.. guitar mantras from behind the gate to the nightmares.. its so calm.. perfect relaxing.. i feel my soul free..flying away.. go down.. deeper. Crash! Came when it had to come.

Gives wings down there.. another door.. cant see in the twilight exactly. Open. Nails passes. Bells on the chains.. love to go deeper.. to the source..closer.

Take my soul! I love this journey! Tuned down. Heart likes to follow this beats.. the voice calling from the other side of space.. im coming.. not sure which side of mirror is real. Then near my ears.. im listening. Choked voice, the noises.. touching.. mighty chaos in wires..they lead down there.

Now feel shame.. dying in everymoment.. slowly closer to the end.. step by step clock by clock. Its a decaying dimension everything fading out slowly. In this slow death called life.. feel the force KHANATE gives to pass.. to face with Doom and to be into that.. and the feedbacks taking me..Crash!"

If one of the leaders of some of the world's scariest metal has such a summary of Khanate to offer... yeah, Things Viral is some scathing, cruel stuff. Check out the scattering of East Coast tour dates coming up in the next few weeks.
[ www.southernlord.com - www.ideologic.org ]


LIFE OF AGONY
Life Of Agony are currently preparing for their upcoming US Tour with Flaw which begins early 2004. Tour dates are posted in the tour section with more are to be added soon. Also, LOA are playing 2 sold-out shows at The Downtown in Long Island, NY (190 Main Street in Farmingdale) on Wed. Dec. 10th & Thurs. Dec. 11th. Direct support for the 2 shows will be Blood Simple (featuring members of Vision of Disorder).

Life of Agony - Instore appearance at Vintage Vinyl: Tuesday, December 9th, 7 PM. Vintage Vinyl is located at 51 Lafayette Rd. Fords, NJ 08863 (732)-225-7717

Check out the website; new live videos from the European tour are posted for "River Runs Red" and "Through and Through" - oh hells yeah.....
[ www.lifeofagony.com ]


OMEN
New tour dates have been added for the winter months including a CD release party in Texas in December, a few dates in Texas for January with Helloween and also a few summer dates in Germany including BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Interviews with the band are availalbe upon request.

The long awaited CD 'Eternal Black Dawn' is out in the U.S. and Europe!
On the European front: The reviews have been fantastic with all but a few knuckle heads calling E.B.D. The best Omen record since "The Curse", several 4 out of 5, 9 out of 10,s and even a 10 out of 10!
[ www.omenlegion.com ]


PLACE OF SKULLS
-From the POS website 12/04/03:
"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.... " read the whole article at: [ www.placeofskulls.com ]


PROBOT
On November 16th 2003, TRUE FUCKING NIRVANA was reached! Lemmy (Motorhead), Wino (Place of Skulls, Hidden Hand, ) Dave Grohl (you know the guy!!) and 66 suicide girls (of www.suicidegirls.com fame) all converged on Sunset Blvd. for a special PROBOT video for the Probot track with Lemmy (Shake Your Blood). The sights and sounds of Lemmy, Wino, and Dave bashing away while the Suicide Girls writhed away on specially made bondage furniture ( www.dungeonfurniture.com ) was absolute heathen bliss!!! We will have exclusive footage soon, but for now..check this out: www.southernlord.com/probot/index.html.

The full album, totaling eleven hard-hitting tracks (plus a secret bonus track yet to be revealed), is to be released on February 10th, 2004 on Southern Lord Recordings and will be available on both CD and 2xLP format. Amazingly enough, the 2-track 7" limited to 6,666 copies has already sold out via mailorder and retail preorders in a matter of less than 2 weeks!!! There were a bunch picked up and shipped to retailiers and the record does go on sale next week, so if you didn't pick one up yet get to a kick-ass store in your area early next week and find that bugger, cause it ain't gonna' be repressed!!!
[ www.southernlord.com/probot/index.html ]


THE QUILL
Full winter European tour with Monstermagnet and Gluecifer announced! See tour dates in the tour section for full schedule.

Magnus Ekwall , singer, has also layed down vocals on the forthcoming AYREON
album. Other guests are Devin Townshend (Strapping Young Lad), James Labrie
(Dream Theater) and Mikael Ã…kerfelt (Opeth).
[ www.welcome.to/thequill ]


SUNN 0))
Finally, a few of us on the East Coast will be able to witness the unspeakable live drone of the almighty SUNN 0)). Three dates have been posted for the first 3 days of the new year in Vermont, NYC, and Philadelphia. Hitch a ride, fly, steal a car, whatever... just be there. See dates below....
[ www.southernlord.com ]


THROCULT
The new Throcult video for "Eclipse of the Blood Moon" is now posted online. Check it out here:http://www.throcult.com/videos.html
[ www.throcult.com ]


TRIVIUM
The Trivium web site www.trivium.org has been updated with news, more interviews & reviews, along with a couple more places to buy Ember To Inferno online and a new graphic for the desktop – we have a lot of news and information posted so if you have a few minutes check it out.

We spent some time in the studio with Jason (Audio Hammer Studios) last week and recorded 3 new tracks - we will post one of the new tracks titled: “Like Light To The Flies” on the web site 12/24/2003 – we head to Morris Sound Studios for mastering on 12/8/2003.

A major priority for us in January is the making of a music video – we are in discussions now and hopefully will finalize the details over the next few weeks – we may have more information for the 12/24/2003 year end news update.

As always - thanks for all of your help & support,
\m/ - Travis, Brent, Corey & Matt
[ www.trivium.org ]


YOB
YOB has been hard at work playing shows and writing material for our 3rd effort. We have all of the material written and gig tested.... YOB did a west coast tour in July on 2003. We had a blast! Thank you to all that came to see us and to all the bands we played with.. specially to Greg Anderson for putting the Genocide/Nausea show! and to the band Ghostride (ex-will haven) for their friendship, support and 4 awesome shows together!!

We are planning shows for the rest of the year.... We will have a record release show/party December 6th at Berbati's Pan in Portland!! Thank you Rynn for booking us this show!! We love you!! I am sure we will have a CD release show in Eugene, out hometown....? That is all for now. We will be constantly putting tons fo cool info. on the band. Please check again as we will be growing the site with more goodies!!
Over and out, YOB

"It must be something in the Pacific Northwest water that makes for uncanny and unpretentious metal of righteous fashion. Fans are still cowering in the aftermath of what used to be Sleep (hail - rock on High on Fire!). However, the rising might that is Portland's YOB come blazing forth with a record of such gargantuan status that it will leave you a mere spec of doom ooze just waiting (more like begging) for another dose. Catharsis is the label debut from this three-piece that is sure to find its way to the hearts of doom and rock fans world-over. Vocalist/guitarist Mike Sheidt is truly a man possessed. His demon-enticed delivery on each of the album's meaty tracks single-handedly makes this a band to watch as doom's new gods. And the pleasure does not stop there. "Monumental riffed out DOOM. A statement of purpose - a bold step into the void left by Sleep. Slower, more compressed, oozing a monolithic black tar that will make you it's slave" says Stonerrock.com. Expect to hear a lot about this band in the coming months!" - Abstract Music
[ www.yobrock.com ]



TOUR TOUR TOUR TOUR TOUR


KHANATE
12/12 Philadelphia PA @ First Unitarian Church w/ Pelican, Dysrhythmia and Welcome the Plague Year
12/14 Providence RI @ Century Lounge w/ Necronomitron & The Body
12/15 New York NY @ Tonic w/ Orthrelm @ Tonic
[ www.ideologic.org ]

LIFE OF AGONY
12/10 Long Island NY @ The Downtown w/ Bloodsimple
12/11 Long Island NY @ The Downtown w/ Bloodsimple
LIFE OF AGONY / FLAW tour dates:
01/20 Albany NY @ Northern Lights
01/21 Philadelphia PA @ the Trocadero
01/23 Worcester MA @ the Palladium
01/24 Sayerville NJ @ Starland Ballroom
01/25 Hartford CT @ Webster Theatre
01/27 Allentown PA @ Crocodile Rock
[ www.lifeofagony.com ]

OMEN
12/12 Dallas TX @ The Indigo - CD Release show
01/22 Houston TX @ The Engine Room w/ Helloween
01/23 San Antonio TX @ White Rabbit w/ Helloween
01/24 Dallas TX @ Trees w/ Helloween
06/25 Rockdisco WOM - Balingen Germany
06/26 Bang Your Head!!! Festival - Balingen Germany
[ www.omenlegion.com ]

PLACE OF SKULLS
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
[ www.placeofskulls.com ]


THE QUILL
w/ MONSTERMAGNET and GLUECIFER.
02/20 Civic Hall - Wolverhampton, UK
02/21 Rock City - Nottingham, UK
02/22 MDH - Manchester, UK
02/24 Ambassador - Dublin, Ireland
02/25 Garage - Glasgow, Scotland
02/26 Roadmenders - Northampton, UK
02/28 Trabendo - Paris, France
02/29 Ab - Brussel, Belgium
03/01 Melkweg - Amsterdam, Netherlands
03/02 Jovel - Munster, Germany
03/04 KB - Malmo, Sweden
03/05 Trägårn - Göteborg, Sweden
03/06 Rockefeller - Oslo, Norway (Not Gluecifer9
03/08 Tavastia - Helsinki, Finland
03/10 Arenan - Stockholm, Sweden
03/11 Pumpehuset - Copenhagen, Denmark
03/12 Voxhall - Aarhus, Denmark
03/14 Gr. Freitheit - Hamburg, Germany
03/15 Capitol - Hannover, Germany
03/16 Live Music Hall - Koln, Germany
03/18 Columbiahalle - Berlin, Germany
03/19 Schlachthof - Dresden, Germany
03/20 Stodola - Warschau, Poland
03/22 Palace Acropolis - Prag, CZ
03/23 Longhorn - Stuttgart, Germany
03/24 Lowensaal - Nurnburg, Germany
03/26 Elserhalle - Munchen, Germany
03/27 Planet - Wien, Austria
03/28 Orpheum - Graz, Austria
03/30 Transilvania Live - Milano, Italy
03/31 Circolo Degli Artis - Rome, Italy
04/01 New Age - Treviso, Italy
04/03 Fri-son - Fribourg, Switzerland
04/04 Rote Fabrick - Zurich, Switzerland
04/05 Razzmataz - Barcelona, Spain
04/06 Arenan - Madrid, Spain
04/08 Trasbordeur Club Size - Lyon, France
04/09 Laterie - Strasbourg, France
04/12 Shepards Bush Empire - London, UK
[ www.welcome.to/thequill ]

SUNN
01/01 Brattleboro VT @ The Loft w/ Sunburned Hand Of Man, Chrome Hoof
01/02 New York NY @ Tonic w/ Chrome Hoof and special guest TBA
01/03 Philadelphia PA @ Khyber Pass w/ Warhorse, Chrome Hoof
[ www.southernlord.com ]

THROCULT
CANCELLED! 12/08 Denver CO @ Bluebird Theatre w/ Morbid Angel, Immortal Cringe
01/17 Westminster CO @ Pinkies w/ Erotic, Caustic Soul
[ www.throcult.com ]




 
  The Nail News >> December 8, 2003


Hey everyone!

Now that you've gotten your grub on and the leftovers from the 18 pound turkey are in the freezer, Tooth & Nail would like to help you prepare for Christmas! Our first order of business: scrap the boughs of holly. This year we're decking the halls with Tooth & Nail. We know it
might upset Grandma, but she'll get over it. On top of decorating advice, we'd also like to bring you up to date on the latest here in the land of Tooth & Nail, where the streams overfloweth with in-your-face rock n' roll. This week we bring a bounty of good tidings, including the
Tooth & Nail 10th Anniversary Box Set, extreme savings at BestBuy.com, the new album site for Emery, and much more! Read on!

>>Tooth & Nail 10th Anniversary Box Set!
This month Tooth & Nail Records turns 10! That’s right! We’re celebrating our 10 year anniversary by bringing you the Tooth & Nail 10th Anniversary Box Set! Celebrate with us! The box set includes 6 CD's, over
125 songs, and a 36-page full color booklet - with songs from MxPx, Further Seems Forever, The Juliana Theory, Mae, Kutless, and many more!
This is a limited edition item and it's available in stores now - just in time for Christmas! Get yours wherever CD’s are sold or visit Tooth & Nail Mail-Order!

http://www.toothandnail.com-mailorder.com

>>BestBuy.com Sale!
What? You haven't taken advantage of this sale yet? Time to get on it, my friend! BestBuy.com is running a promotion right now that features nearly 40 Tooth & Nail/Solid State titles at ridiculously low prices
– we’re talking $7.99! This promotion runs through December 13th and includes guaranteed free shipping for the holidays. Hit up BestBuy.com before it’s too late!
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat17700050008&type=category&cmp

>>Emery's "The Weak’s End" Album Site
The debut album from Emery, "The Weak’s End," hits stores everywhere is less than two months and the anticipation is huge! Check out the new album site, theweaksend.com, and get ready for the storm! This site
will be the place to go for all things Emery! Point your browser there now and let the countdown begin....

http://www.theweaksend.com

>>Join The Emery Yahoo Community!
Emery rules, right? There is no disputing that this band is the hottness. Their new Yahoo Group will be hot as well - a point of connection for Emery fans across the globe! Exclusive buddy icons and wallpapers
are available for download right now! So join the group and stay tuned for exclusive content, contests, and much more! Get it on!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theweaksend

>>Want To See More Tooth & Nail Videos On Fuse?
You can help make it happen. Just go to the Oven Fresh page on the Fuse website and click the bottom right hand video box that says "Oven Fresh tell us what you..." After clicking on the box, feel free to gush
about the Tooth & Nail artists you love and want to see on TV!

http://www.fuse.tv
>>Dogwood's Mexican Mission Tour!
Dogwood is getting ready to kick off the Mexican Mission Tour! The goal of the tour is to promote a positive message and collect used skateboards, helmets, pads, clothes, etc. At the end of the tour, Dogwood
will cross the border into Mexico with the equipment and give it to Mexican orphans for Christmas while teaching them how to skate. How cool is that? Check out the dates and then bring your gear to donate!

12.11.03 - Bakersfield, CA - Jerry's Pizza - w/ Over It, Much the Same
12.12.03 - Hillsboro, OR - Evergreen Christian Center - w/ Much the Same
12.13.03 - Bremerton, WA - Roxy Theater - w/ Much the Same
12.14.03 - Spokane, WA - Fat Tuesdays - w/ Much the Same, Shop 11 Phoenix
12.16.03 - St. George, UT - Electric Theater - w/ Shop 11 Phoenix, April Sixth
12.17.03 - Marysville, CA - Marysville Youth Center - w/ Over It, Shop 11 Phoenix
12.18.03 - Los Gatos, CA - Outhouse w/ Fighting Jacks, Over It, Off the Record
12.19.03 - Roseville, CA - Underground Café - w/ Over It, Off the Record
12.20.03 - Ventura, CA - Ventura, CA - w/ Off the Record, Dismissed
12.21.03 - San Diego, CA - SOMA w/ Over It, Off the Record

That’s all for this week. From all of us at Tooth & Nail, here's to a joyous holiday season for you and your family. Be sure to check back next week for more Tooth & Nail news, including an exclusive holiday mp3
from Watashi Wa and much more!

Love,
Tooth & Nail





 
  Happy holidays from the Eulogy family!



Here is a big update to fill you in.


THE EULOGY ONLINE STORE

1) All holiday orders need to be in by Thursday, December 18 if you want to receive them for X-Mas.

2) We have added even more new stuff(on top of the other new stuff we already added). There is a new On Broken Wings shirt, an OBW girl shirt, another Evergreen Terrace shirt, and more.

3) We have some sweet CD package deals which are totally insane. You can get all three Until The End records, or all three This Day Forward records for just 20 Bucks a pack!!! We also have some cheap packs with Eulogy classic releases.

click here to go straight to the store. Don't forget your credit card!
http://www.eulogyrecordings.com/shopping/onlinestore.php



ALBERT REACT

AR will be on the road with Calico System, Dead Poetic and the Pits.
They will also be playing This Day Forward's final show
on December 21st. Thier new record is available in stores and in our Online Store.
You can check out an MP3 here:
http://www.eulogyrecordings.com/audiovisual/sounds.php
Dec 08th , 2003 ocala , FL Easy Street dead poetic, calico system, Dec 09th , 2003 tallahassee , FL dead poetic, calico system, and the pits Dec 10th , 2003 jacksonville , FL thee imperial calico system, albert
react, dead poetic, and the pits Dec 11th , 2003 augusta , GA hangnail gallery calico system, albert
react, dead poetic, and the pits Dec 12th , 2003 myrtle beach , SC the limelight calico system, albert
react, dead poetic, and the pits Dec 13th , 2003 charlotte , NC avondale presbyterian church calico
system, albert react, dead poetic, and the pits
Dec 14th , 2003 stafford , VA stafford vfd calico system, albert react, dead poetic, and the pits Dec 15th , 2003 montclair , NJ bloomfield cafe calico system, albert
react, dead poetic, and the pits Dec 16th , 2003 walden , NY the wreckroom calico system, albert
react, dead poetic, and the pits Dec 17th , 2003 Long Island, , NY Copiague VFW Calico System, Dead
Poetic, and The Pits Dec 19th , 2003 milford , OH eastside christian church calico system,
dead poetic, and the pits, the arson portrait
Dec 21st , 2003 Philadelphia , PA First Unitarian Church This Day
Forward (final show!), Alexisonfire, A Trunk Full of Dead Bodies




UNTIL THE END

Until The End will be entering world-famous Studio 13 with world-famous Jeremy Staska (Poison the Well, Marilyn Manson,etc.) to record their upcoming as-of-yet untitled full length CD. The recording will take place in January, and the record should hit stores in March/April.



RAG MEN
Rag Men's self titled debut CD will be in stores February 17th. An MP3
for the song "My World" can be found here:
http://www.eulogyrecordings.com/audiovisual/sounds.phpTour dates will be available soon.



CALICO SYSTEM, SHATTERED REALM, ON BROKEN WINGS.
Three of Eulogy's bands will be teaming up with REMEMBERING NEVER for a
U.S. tour in February!!! Here is the first batch of
dates! More will be available soon.

WED 2/04- The Muse - Nashville, TN
FRI 2/06- The Caravan - Memphis, TN
SAT 2/07- The Waiting Room - Baton Rouge, LA
SUN 2/08- Mary Jane's - Houston, TX
THU 2/12- The Refuge - Amarillo, TX
FRI 2/13- The Attic - Albuquerque, NM
SUN 2/15- Skate City - Las Vegas, NV
WED 2/18- Whisky A Go-Go - Hollywood, CA
THU 2/19- Jerry's Pizza - Bakersfield, CA
FRI 2/20- Showcase Theatre - Corona, CA
SAT 2/21- Jim Dandy's - Salinas, CA
SUN 2/22- The Pound SF - San Francisco, CA
MON 2/23- Vertigo Gallery - Vancouver, WA -
TUE 2/24- TBA - Spokane, WA
WED 2/25- The Venue - Boise, ID
THU 2/26- Albee Square - Salt Lake City, UT



THE JUDAS CRADLE
TJC has some upcoming dates with IF HOPE DIES, CANNAE, and ON BROKEN WINGS.
TJC's eulogy debut will be released in January/February.

Dec 27th , 2003 Long Island , NY Hungarian Hall On Broken Wings, The
Judas Cradle, If Hope Dies, Cannae
Dec 28th , 2003 Montclair , NJ Bloomfield Ave. Cafe On Broken Wings,
The Judas Cradle, If Hope Dies, Cannae
Dec 29th , 2003 Lumberton , NJ The Barn The Judas Cradle, If Hope
Dies, Cannae
Dec 30th , 2003 , VA The Judas Cradle, If Hope Dies, Cannae
Dec 31st , 2003 Summerville , SC All Books The Judas Cradle, If Hope
Dies, Cannae
Jan 01st , 2004 Birmingham , AL Cave 9 On Broken Wings, The Judas
Cradle, Cannae, If Hope Dies
Jan 02nd , 2004 Memphis , TN The Caravan On Broken Wings, The Judas
Cradle, Cannae, If Hope Dies
Jan 03rd , 2004 Austin , TX Rounders Pizzeria On Broken Wings, The
Judas Cradle, Cannae, If Hope Dies




ON BROKEN WINGS
OBW is still out on the road with INTEGRITY, for another few weeks.After that, they are playing some dates with THE JUDAS CRADLE, CANNAE, IF HOPE DIES, AS I LAY DYING, and THREE INCHES OF BLOOD. Also, look for a new OBW E.P. in 2004.

Dec 08th , 2003 Amarillo , TX The Refuge Integrity, The Agony Scene,
Reflux
Dec 09th , 2003 Albuquerque , NM The Attic Integrity, Agony Scene,
Reflux
Dec 10th , 2003 Phoenix , AZ The Mason Jar Integrity, The Agony
Scene, Reflux
Dec 11th , 2003 Las Vegas , NV Skate City Integrity, Agony Scene,
Reflux
Dec 12th , 2003 Tijuana, Mexico , NV The Voodoo House Integrity, The
Agony Scene, Reflux
Dec 13th , 2003 Corona , CA Showcase Theatre Integrity, The Agony
Scene, Reflux
Dec 14th , 2003 Los Angeles , CA Jerry\'s Pizza Integrity, The Agony
Scene, Reflux
Dec 15th , 2003 West Hollywood , CA The Whisky A Go-Go Integrity, The
Agony Scene, Reflux
Dec 16th , 2003 Salinas , CA Jim Dandy\'s Integrity, The Agony Scene
Dec 17th , 2003 San Francisco , CA TBA Integrity, The Agony Scene
Dec 18th , 2003 Portland , OR Meow Meow Integrity
Dec 19th , 2003 Boise , ID TBA Integrity
Dec 20th , 2003 Salt Lake City , UT Albee Square Integrity
Dec 27th , 2003 Long Island , NY Hungarian Hall On Broken Wings, The Judas Cradle, If Hope Dies, Cannae
Dec 28th , 2003 Montclair , NJ Bloomfield Ave. Cafe On Broken Wings, The Judas Cradle, If Hope Dies, Cannae
Jan 01st , 2004 Birmingham , AL Cave 9 On Broken Wings, The Judas Cradle, Cannae, If Hope Dies
Jan 02nd , 2004 Memphis , TN The Caravan On Broken Wings, The Judas Cradle, Cannae, If Hope Dies
Jan 03rd , 2004 Austin , TX Rounders Pizzeria On Broken Wings, The Judas Cradle, Cannae, If Hope Dies
Jan 04th , 2004 San Antonio , TX Sin 13 On Broken Wings, If Hope Dies, Cannae
Jan 06th , 2004 Tucson , AZ If Hope Dies, Cannae
Jan 07th , 2004 Hollywood , CA the Whiskey As I Lay Dying, If Hope Dies, Cannae, Three Inches of Blood
Jan 08th , 2004 San Fransisco , CA the Pound As I Lay Dying, If Hope Dies, Cannae, Three Inches of Blood
Jan 09th , 2004 Salinas , CA Jim Dandys As I Lay Dying, If Hope Dies,
Cannae, Three Inches of Blood
Jan 10th , 2004 Anaheim , CA the Chain Reaction As I Lay Dying, If Hope Dies, Cannae, Three Inches of Blood
Jan 11th , 2004 Las Vegas , NV If Hope Dies, Cannae
Jan 12th , 2004 Salt Lake City , UT Albee Square On Broken Wings, If
Hope Dies, Cannae
Jan 13th , 2004 Denver , CO On Broken Wings, If Hope Dies, Cannae
Jan 14th , 2004 Des Moines , IA Des Moines Botanical Center On Broken
Wings, If Hope Dies, Cannae
Jan 15th , 2004 Nashville , TN The Muse On Broken Wings, If Hope Dies, Cannae
Jan 16th , 2004 Atlanta , GA Swayzes On Broken Wings, If Hope Dies,
Cannae
Jan 17th , 2004 Augusta , GA Plus Eight On Broken Wings, If Hope
Dies, Cannae
Jan 18th , 2004 Winston-Salem , NC PS211 On Broken Wings, If Hope
Dies, Cannae




BURY YOUR DEAD
BYfuckingD is out on the road right now with BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, SCARS OF TOMORROW, and A PERFECT MURDER.
Here are the dates:

Dec 08th , 2003 Houston , TX Fat Cat Between The Buried and Me / Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 09th , 2003 Birmingham , AL Cave 9 Between The Buried and Me / Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 10th , 2003 Pensacola , FL Between The Buried and Me / Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 11th , 2003 Tallahassee , FL Beta Bar Between The Buried and Me / Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 12th , 2003 Atlanta , GA Swayze\'s Between The Buried and Me / Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 13th , 2003 Columbia , SC Uncle Doctors Between The Buried and Me / Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 14th , 2003 Charlotte , NC The Neighborhood Theater Between The Buried and Me / Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 15th , 2003 Virginia Beach , VA Bubba\'s Beach House Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 16th , 2003 Baltimore , MD Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 17th , 2003 Wilkes-Barre , PA Cafe Metropolis Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 18th , 2003 South Amboy , NJ Club Krome Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 19th , 2003 Long Island , NY Club Pure Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 20th , 2003 Portland , ME The Rochambeau Club Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 21st , 2003 Springfield , MA Fat Cat Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder
Dec 22nd , 2003 Boston , MA Bill\'s Bar Scars Of Tomorrow / A Perfect Murder




EVERGREEN TERRACE

Evergreen's long awaited album of cover songs is coming soon! February
17th to be exact. In the meantime, ET will be playing
a few east coast dates with the best band on earth EMBRACE TODAY!!!
We'll have some more dates soon.

Dec 17th , 2003 Augusta , GA Hangnail Gallery scarlet, embrace today, and mortal treason
Dec 18th , 2003 Nashville , TN The Muse Embrace Today, Scarlet, Mortal Treason
Dec 21st , 2003 Charlotte , NC Neighborhood Theatre Embrace Today, Scarlet, Casey Jones



AGE OF RUIN
AoR is currently in the studio recording their Eulogy debut CD! We are expecting a March/April street date. We will post more about it as soon as possible.


(http://www.eulogyrecordings.com)






 
  TORTURER - "The Flames Of Purification"


TORTURER - "The Flames Of Purification"


1. Intro/The Flames Of Purification
2. Bestia Omnipotente
3. Into The Labyrinth
4. Silence By Own Blood
5. Psycho (Back To The Reality
Part Il)
6. Santa Inquisicion
7. Sadus Attack
8. Burning The Cross





- ENGLISH -
Here we present to you the last album of Chile's TORTURER, the South American monsters of Death/ Thrash Metal.

This weapon is a lethal Death/ Thrash assault full of intense riffs and outsanding music that perfectly capture the smell of the old school but with a killer sound that definitely will be your neck-breaking album.

This is an amazing high class of traditional Metal played by true Metal warriors. The album contains 7 killer songs and also a cover song "Sadus Attack" of the almighty SADUS.

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- ESPAÑOL -
Aquí te presentamos el último álbum de los chilenos TORTURER, los auténticos monstruos del Death/ Thrash Sudamericano.

Esta arma es un letal asalto de Death/ Thrash lleno de intensos riffs y sorprendente música que nuevamente captura todo el ese olor a vieja escuela, pero con un sonido asesino que definitivamente será tu album rompecuellos.

Asombrosa alta clase musical de Metal tradicional tocado por gerreros del Metal. Este álbum contiene 7 malditos temas más una versión del tema "Sadus Attack" de los todopoderosos SADUS.



RAWFORCE PRODUCTIONS / P.O.Box 1080 / Valdivia / CHILE
e-mail: info@rawforce.cl - Website: http://www.rawforce.cl



 
12.09.2003
  Former METAL CHURCH Singer Reforms REVEREND



Former METAL CHURCH frontman David Wayne has reformed REVEREND with guitarists Davey Lee and Nacho Vara (both of BYFIST), drummer Todd Stotz and bassist Jay Wegener.

The group's upcoming dates are as follows:

Dec. 11 - San Antonio, TX @ TBA
Dec. 12 - San Antonio, TX @ Randy's Ballroom (w/ BYFIST)
Dec. 14 - Laredo, TX @ TBA

More shows will be announced soon. REVEREND's official web site will be back up shortly.


 
  DAVID COVERDALE: No One But Me Has The Right To Use 'WHITESNAKE' Name



WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale recently commented on his former bandmates' decision to use the "classic WHITESNAKE" banner for their new project, M3.

M3, who feature in their ranks Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE), Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE), Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH), Tony Martin (vocals, ex-BLACK SABBATH), Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK), and Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM), issued a live album last month recorded during the band's appearance at The Robin 2, Mount Pleasant in Bilston, U.K. on August 13.


Writing to his official message board, Coverdale said, "I was with DEEP PURPLE for three years. I wrote the majority of the music while I was there. But that doesn't give me the 'right' to call myself, or my band, DEEP PURPLE...

"I thought they were called THE COMPANY OF SNAKES... THE SNAKES… M3???

"It isn't anything to do with their 'right' to play WHITESNAKE music. Anybody, and I mean ANYBODY, has that same right. They just can't call themselves WHITESNAKE, and they are fully aware of that. It is the fact that they promote themselves as 'WHITESNAKE' which makes it confusing to many people.

"My former colleagues are very aware of the situation. I started the band, and I put the players together. Also I came up with the name WHITESNAKE, REGISTERED the name, so, in fact, I do actually own the name WHITESNAKE.

" 'We' didn't start the band together as a 'band'. The band was originally put together by me to promote my solo career after DEEP PURPLE. I am entitled to the name and the band identity I created, and as long as I am not featured in any particular musical line-up comprising of former members of WHITESNAKE, whoever it is will not be entitled to call themselves WHITESNAKE. It's as simple as that."

In other news, Coverdale has announced that he will become a grandfather early next year. "[Daughter] Jessica told me three weeks ago, and asked me to keep it quiet until her doctor gave his blessings to announce it. So, my sincere congratulations to my beloved daughter and my beloved son-in-law on this WONDERFUL news. I can hardly wait!!! For those of you curious, she's at 15 weeks."

Also on the Coverdale-related front, David's wife Cindy recently collaborated with Margie Lapanja, author of "Food Men Love", "Goddess in the Kitchen", and the upcoming "Romancing the Stove", on a cookbook entitled "Food That Rocks! Celebrated Recipes from Music's Legendary Kitchens".

Due in February 2004 through Conari Press, "Food That Rocks! Celebrated Recipes from Music's Legendary Kitchens" is being described as "a cookbook all about delicious bliss — your favorite foods, personal signature recipes, and food-inspired songs. This charity-based anthology will also profile musician-owned restaurants, cookbooks penned by musicians, and entertaining music/food trivia."

Proceeds from "Food That Rocks!" are targeted for charity, primarily Freedom from Hunger, a U.S.-based organization that helps women and their families in developing countries break free from poverty by promoting sustainable lifestyles through education and assistance (www.freedomfromhunger.org).


 
  FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Says There Will Be No 'Radio Mixes' Done For New Album



FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers has posted the following message on the band's official web site:

"Got to Vancouver on Tuesday. I was supposed to arrive on Monday, but I discovered that my root canal in one of my front teeth was cracked and it was about to get infected. So the fucker had to come out! Let me tell u.. It fucking sucked!!! That thing broke in half, so they had to go retrieve the other half that was still stuck inside!... Dirty!... Then they had to cut some of my gum away!!... Man... It felt fucking great! I got a temporary tooth in right now, till I get an implant
after this shit is mixed!

"So I'm here and [drummer] Ray [Herrera] will arrive here on Sunday and [vocalist] Burton [C. Bell] on Tuesday.

"I've been sitting down with [bassist] Byron [Stroud, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD] to show him all the [FEAR FACTORY] bass shit, and I've been staying with him and [STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist] Jed [Simon] at their house!... Hahah. Jed came home last night around 2:30 am in the morning... Wasted... And tumbled down the stairs into the basement were he sleeps, woke everybody up... It was funny as shit!!!

"So we started mixing 'Slave Labor' with Greg Reely ('Demanufacture', 'Obsolete') and assistant engineer Shaun Thingvold, at Greg's studio were he has done the new [FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY] and DEVILDRIVER albums... And those records sound awesome!

"The mix on 'Slave Labor' is sounding fucking heavy already.

"Greg knows [FEAR FACTORY] better than anybody else out there, and he makes our shit sound like [FEAR FACTORY]. Every time I hear the songs sounding better and better I get excited like a kid with a new toy!

"I told him... 'No radio mixes, trying to be safe... Fuck all that... Make this the heaviest mix u have ever done! I want this shit to make u feel like u wanna go in the pit and KILL!!!'

"All I'm hearing right now is Burton going: 'God help me poor this gas on me!!!' 'I need to drown in flames to be free!!!'

"I'll let u guys know in a couple days how things are progressing!"


 
  Original CRYPTOPSY Vocalist Rejoins The Fold



Canadian technical death metallers CRYPTOPSY have been officially rejoined by original vocalist Lord Worm.

Lord Worm, who sang on the band's first two albums — 1994's "Blasphemy Made Flesh" (Displeased) and 1995's "None So Vile" (Wrong Again) — has announced his return to CRYPTOPSY via the following posting on the group's web site:

" 'Un mal pour un bien', I've heard it said, and those seven long years ago, unhappy though I was at leaving (for a private question of honour, not beer), it was nonetheless for the best. Now, we've come full circle, and again a private question of honour finds me back in the fold. 'It is so. It cannot be otherwise.' See you soon..."

CRYPTOPSY's most recent vocalist, Martin Lacroix (ex-SPASME) — who appeared on the band's 2003 live release, "None So Live" — left the group in October for undisclosed reasons. CRYPTOPSY are currently writing material for their fifth studio album, tentatively due in early 2004 through Century Media Records.


 
  Report: OZZY OSBOURNE Claims Doctor Overprescribed Medication



A Beverly Hills physician who prescribed a host of powerful medications to Ozzy Osbourne, causing the star of the hit reality series "The Osbournes" to be in a perpetual stupor, was under investigation for overprescribing drugs to other celebrity patients while he was treating Osbourne, according to a report published in the Los Angeles Times.

Prescription records show that Dr. David A. Kipper had Osbourne on an array of potent drugs — opiates, tranquilizers, amphetamines, antidepressants, even an antipsychotic, according to the report

The singer said he swallowed as many as 42 pills a day.

"I was wiped out on pills," said Osbourne, who fired Kipper in September, more than a year after becoming his patient. "I couldn't talk. I couldn't walk. I could barely stand up. I was lumbering about like the Hunchback of Notre Dame. It got to the point where I was scared to close my eyes at night — afraid I might not wake up."

The state medical board last week moved to revoke Kipper's license, accusing him of gross negligence in his treatment of other patients.

Dr. Drew Pinsky, medical director of the chemical dependency program at Las Encinas Hospital in Pasadena, said the regimen was especially risky for someone like Osbourne.

"This was an extreme amount of medication for a doctor to prescribe to a patient with an addiction history," Pinsky said. "On my chemical unit, patients like this are not allowed to be exposed to any of these kinds of addictive drugs."

Kipper charged the couple $650,000 for his services from June 2002 until they fired him three months ago, records show. The medications he prescribed cost them an additional $58,000.

In August, Osbourne was invited to sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field in Chicago. He slurred his way through the song, mangling the familiar lyrics.

The scene was replayed repeatedly on national TV.

"Ozzy was overmedicated," Sharon Osbourne said. "He couldn't speak. He couldn't walk. He was falling over. Ozzy would call Kipper and tell him how bad he was feeling, and Kipper would say: 'Take five more of those and 10 more of these.' It was insane."

After the Wrigley Field fiasco, Sharon said, she had had enough. She said she called Kipper and told him to stay away from her husband.

Then, on the advice of a friend, she scheduled an appointment for Ozzy with Dr. Allan H. Ropper, chief of neurology at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston.

Osbourne flew to Boston in September and met with Ropper.

"He was absolutely flabbergasted about the kinds and amounts of medication that I was on," Ozzy said. "He asked me, 'Where are you getting all these pills from?' Then he just threw everything in the trash."

Osbourne said the doctor weaned him off Kipper's medications and wrote him prescriptions for three drugs, primarily to treat what the singer described as a hereditary tremor.


 
  FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Checks In With DVD Update



FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen has posted the following message on the band's web site:

"Sorry for not posting in a while... Actually the DVD is still in the hands of the company who filmed it, Ultrafilms. They have said no less that 6 different dates it was to be delivered to the label. They are a fairly hot company right now, and from what I can tell they have more work than they can handle for their size and this is maybe why it has been slow in getting wrapped up. They have had the master recording for over 3 months now and the latest date of delivery to the label was sometime next week. This has been very frustrating to the band, but from what they have told me personally, it is coming out great.

"As far as the METALLICA tribute DVD, [producer] Bob Kulick has informed us that they have decided to release it through an as-yet-undisclosed label they are in the final stages of negotiation with, a label much bigger than the one it was originally intended for, Cleopatra. FLOTSAM still has the lead track on it, 'Damage Inc.', but of course that could change. Like I've said before, it came out better than I ever imagined... [Singer Eric] A.K. [Knutson] nailed it in less than 2 studio hours. The energy on it comes all the way across. As far as live shows, there isn't much point until the DVD is released, which at this rate looks to be at least late March."


 
  SHARON OSBOURNE Talks About The RANDY RHOADS Sexual Encounter



Sharon Osbourne appeared on the "Howard Stern Show" on Friday (December 5) to discuss her family's upcoming book, "Ordinary People: Our Story", and the recent revelation that she cheated on Ozzy in 1980 with his then-guitarist Randy Rhoads.

According to a synopsis of Friday's show (as reported by MarksFriggin.com), "Howard asked Sharon Osbourne about the claims she made about sleeping with Randy [Rhoads] back before she and Ozzy were married. Howard said he knows that the book company probably asked them to reveal some stuff they never revealed before and this is what Sharon came up with. Howard and Robin heard that Ozzy can't even talk about it since hearing about this. Sharon kept saying that she and Ozzy weren't married at the time so she wasn't cheating. Howard said that she was in a relationship with Ozzy though and this shouldn't have come out. Howard went on to tell her that she's so well taken care of being Ozzy's wife. He told her that Ozzy has given her the best life.

"Howard told Sharon that if his wife told him something like that, it would be embarrassing to him. He said she should never have done that. Sharon said she was not married and Ozzy was still married to his wife Thelma at the time. Sharon said this was all back in 1980. Howard said that Randy died in 1982 and asked her if she'd had sex with a corpse. She didn't sound like she was in the mood to hear that though. Sharon went on to tell Howard how she and Ozzy were together for about a month and Ozzy's wife didn't know about it at the time. She had to leave his house one night and she went off with Randy. They got drunk and had sex. That was all that happened according to her. Sharon told Ozzy about the incident the day after it happened, and Ozzy whacked her.

"Howard said that Sharon was heavy back then so he was even more impressed that she was able to get guys. He wondered what she's able to do to get guys like that. He wondered if it's oral or anal or what... He said she must have some vagina control or something. He said that Randy could have had any woman he wanted back then and he picked her for some reason. She said she is kind of sorry that she wrote this in her book and didn't want to ever embarrass Ozzy by doing so. She told Robin that she adores Ozzy and could never cheat on someone. She said she was only with him for one month at the time so it wasn't like they were in a serious relationship at the time. She told Howard he was making it sound like she'd slept with the entire English Army. Howard said Ozzy could probably deal with that better than her sleeping with his best friend.

"Howard asked Sharon if all of her kids are actually Ozzy's. He and Artie goofed on that for a minute and joked that she'd had Randy killed because her oldest daughter was actually his. She said her oldest is 20 years old and Randy died 23 years ago.

"Sharon said she only slept with Randy one time. Howard said he remembers a girl cheating on him with one of his best friends and nothing hurts like that. Howard continued to ask Sharon if she performed oral on Randy. She said that they just had regular sex. She also said she kept most of her clothes on when that happened. She said Ozzy is the only one she's slept with with all of her clothes off. She said Randy didn't use a rubber back then because it was the '80's. Howard wanted to know where Randy's 'DNA' ended up. She said she couldn't remember that far back. Howard asked if he banged her from behind. She said her knickers were down to her ankles and the rest of her clothes were on. Artie asked if he banged her over a drunk Ozzy. Sharon didn't seem to think that was very funny at all. She told Howard that she was jealous of Ozzy's wife back then and that's why she slept with Randy. Howard said he thinks that's why Ozzy shakes these days. It's all because she told him about sleeping with Randy. Howard also asked her if she ever gave Tony Iommi oral. Sharon's reply was negative.

"Howard also brought up how Jack is getting laid like crazy. He lost his virginity at 14 and he doesn't even think sex is special anymore because he can get laid so easy. Sharon eventually said that she should have kept her mouth shut about that part of her life. Sharon said that she cares what Howard thinks of her even though she doesn't care about what anyone else thinks. Sharon said the book doesn't come out until January."


 
  USURPER Split With Singer, Vow To Carry On



Chicago death/thrash lords USURPER have officially parted ways with vocalist General Diabolical Slaughter. However, the band, who have no intentions of breaking up, will still go ahead with their previously announced performance at the "Holidays Of Horror Six" Festival (with the help of a "special guest vocals) on December 26, according to a posting on the group's web site.

The following is USURPER guitarist Rick S. Scythe's official statement on the matter:

"The rumors are true, General Diabolical Slaughter has quit USURPER! I would like to say this is a shock, but it isn't. Unfortunately the General's substance abuse problems and his declining health have been factors for the last year or so. The last tour we did this summer with ENSLAVED was definitely an eye opener. Not only did we have a lame replacement drummer in the band, but the General was so fucked up that he couldn't remember most of the lyrics, even to songs we've been playing for 10 years. On top of that, his health problems negatively affected his stage presence, as well as his shitty attitude. We knew we had a problem with the General, but we were optimistic.

"We thought that getting the original drummer back in the band would spark an interest in USURPER again. For the rest of us, it did. USURPER was running like a well oiled tank again! We were playing old songs that we haven't played in many years with a new surge of energy, and the songs off 'Twilight Dominion' sounded even better than on the album. Unfortunately that wasn't the case for the vocals. On the days that the General actually did show up to practice, he not only couldn't remember any lyrics, but he couldn't catch his breath while singing and he was visibly unhealthy looking.

"We all tried to talk to the General about his decline, but he never wanted to discuss the matter. The rest of the band was feeling he needed some time away to get healthy again. Not that we're straight edge health nuts or something, because we're not. We all love to drink and have a good time, but the difference is that the rest of us know our limits. We never let any substances alter our ability to perform. And none of us would ever hit the stage without being 100% able to deliver the goods both musically and physically.

"We wanted to tour Europe early 2004, but knew that the General was in no shape to walk up a few flights of stairs, much less travel to Europe and hit the road. So we figured we would do the Internet concert and then finish the year with the 'Holidays Of Horror' festival here in Chicago. After our obligations for 2003 were done, we decided that me and Joe (Apocalyptic Warlord, drums) would work on some new songs, and then regroup, tour Europe in the summer, and then come back and prepare to record a new album. We felt that by April 2004, if General wasn't up to par both musically and physically, then we'd officially do the Euro tour and the next album without him.

"We did our Internet radio concert on November 8th this year, and he seemed fine. He had to sit down during the performance, and he needed to read all the lyrics off a piece of paper, but we had a blast. Even the General had a new sense of energy... or so it seemed. But then out of nowhere he left me a voice message on my phone on Monday November 10 saying that he 'was done' and that he felt he was a wreck, and never wanted to sing again. He said he just wanted to smoke weed, drink, eat and play video games. I talked to him on the phone after I got the message and tried to convince him to at least do the 'Holiday Of Horror' Fest. He said he would get back to me, but never did.

"The rest of the band called him and tried to convince him to end his career on a high note. To do the show, announce his retirement on stage and give the fans something to remember him by. We thought he should do it out of respect for the name USURPER, out of respect for the die-hard USURPER 'Necrocult Warriors of Iron and Rust' as well as for Chicago Metal history... this was the first time, (and possibly the only time) the two biggest extreme metal bands from Chicago, (MACABRE and USURPER) were to do a show together. General said that he didn't care about any of those factors... So that's it. The General is officially out of USURPER.

"What does all this mean? First of all, USURPER IS NOT BREAKING UP!!! The rest of the band is sounding better than ever, and we all knew that the General was probably not going to be part of the band starting in 2004. We knew that we almost definitely needed to get a new singer, someone who has the ways of old metal pumping through their metal heart, we just thought the General would handle his departure from the band with some dignity and class. We thought he would want to end his career on a high note, finish his obligations, and pass the torch down to next heir to the USURPER mic... but he didn't.

"Also, lyrically nothing will change. Since 'Skeletal Season' was written (1997,1998), I wrote about 90% of the lyrics, and on 'Necronemesis' (2000), I actually wrote 100% of the lyrics, and I always wrote almost all of the music. So lyrically and musically the General's departure will have no effect on USURPER.

"Finally, USURPER will still play the December 26 concert here in Chicago (directly supporting MACABRE for the Holidays Of Horror Fest at Metro, 3730 North Clark Steet, Chicago, Illinois 60613). Instead of marking the end of one phase, it will triumphantly mark the beginning of a new phase. Once again USURPER IS NOT BREAKING UP!!!"


 
  ANDREW W.K. To Host His Own MTV2 Show



ANDREW W.K. has been asked by MTV2 to host his own show. According to the singer, "Originally I had so many ideas and plans that I could barely think. I mean, my own TV show? I can do anything I want! WOW! At first I wanted to do something really planned out — something more in a studio where the focus was super singular, but then after thinking about it more, I realized that I just wanted to talk and hang out with people. I thought it would be much better if the show wasn't only about me, but about all the awesome people that are part of what we're doing and part of the world. You know? It's going to be a show where anybody can have the chance to be on, and we'll just do stuff. My main idea with that is to solve problems, or give advice and help. You know? All I'm really thinking is that I want it to be OUR thing, not just a show where you watch this one guy do everything, but a show where you can watch your friends and people do cool stuff and work on basic things. Someone can write in to us, and if choose them we'll go to their house and hang out and talk about their life and their family and school and problems and good stuff and bad stuff... whatever. We'll go to people's work and help them out on the job and see what they're doing and how they make it happen. You'll see! All I know is that it's going to be awesome... and it's up to you to make it really great! Together we will do this, and we will do it all the way!

"Anyway, we're not exactly sure when the show starts, but we're going to start filming it right away this December and January 2003-2004. We have a lot of stuff to film, so we'll be working on it for a while. It's right in the beginning, but it will race forward before we even know it. Just keep your eyes wide and bloodshot with a fresh water drop and look at the information that comes from where it counts!"

For more information on Andrew's MTV2 show, click here.


 
  DEEP PURPLE, THIN LIZZY To Tour North America



DEEP PURPLE and THIN LIZZY will reportedly be teaming for a North American tour beginning in February. The trek will run for about six weeks, and will hit theaters and small arenas, with tickets scheduled to go on sale December 13.

Tentative dates so far include:

Feb. 20 - Galveston, MI @ TBA
Feb. 21 - San Antonio, TX @ TBA
Feb. 24 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
Feb. 25 – Detroit, MI @ TBA

An official announcement is expected to come later this week.


 
  DIABLO Enter Finnish Single Chart At No. 3!



DIABLO's new single, "Read My Scars", has entered the official Finnish single chart at position No. 3 "Read My Scars" comes off the Finnish aggro-metallers' third album, "Eternium", due on January 16 through Gaga Goodies/Poko Records.

The follow-up to 2002's "Renaissance" was recorded at Fantom studios and is being described by guitarist/vocalist Rainer Nygård as "for sure the heaviest DIABLO album so far. There's lot of new elements on the album, like my clean vocals, but the fans of our previous album ['Renaissance'] will love this one, too."

The tentative track listing for "Eternium" is as follows:

01. Symbol of Eternity
02. Reptiles
03. Faceless
04. Black Swan
05. Love Divided
06. Read My Scars
07. Shape Shifter
07. Queen Of Entity
08. In Flesh
09. The Preacher


 
  EXODUS: 'Tempo' North American Release Date Pushed Back To March



The North American release date for EXODUS' much-anticipated new album, "Tempo Of The Damned", has been pushed back to March 9, 2004. The CD is still scheduled to be issued in Europe on February 2 (the two-year anniversary of late EXODUS frontman Paul Baloff's passing) through Nuclear Blast Records.

"Tempo Of The Damned" was recorded at Prairie Sun and Tsunami studios in Northern California with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, SKINLAB, ARCH ENEMY) and marks the group's first studio release since 1992's "Force Of Habit".

The complete track listing for "Tempo Of The Damned" is as follows:

01. Scar Spangled Banner
02. War Is My Shepherd
03. Blacklist
04. Shroud Of Urine
05. Forward March
06. Culling The Herd
07. Sealed With A Fist
08. Throwing Down
09. Impaler
10. Tempo Of The Damned

EXODUS filmed video clips for "War Is My Shepherd" and "Throwing Down" in late November with director Maurice Swinkels. The latter cut is a reworked version of a song originally written for and demoed by WARDANCE, the ill-fated mid-'90s act formed by EXODUS members Gary Holt (guitar) and Tom Hunting (drums). Both clips are expected to begin airing in early 2004.


 
  KISS To Offer 'Symphony' Concert On Pay Per View



KISS, who are currently rocking hard on the extended leg of "the most successful summer concert tour of '03" with fellow rock icons AEROSMITH, are bringing out a special offering of "KISS Symphony, Alive IV in Concert from Melbourne, Australia" on Pay Per View. As part of this special offer for $19.95, each customer that orders the Pay Per View, (premiering December 12, 2003 at 10:00 PM (EST), and available through January 2004), will receive a free copy of the double-platinum-certified "KISS Symphony - The DVD" (retail value $29.95).

As previously reported, KISS are the first and only Sanctuary Records artist to achieve this double platinum DVD status on the label. Recorded live before a sold-out crowd from Australia's Telstra Dome while on the 2003 tour, "KISS Symphony- The DVD" documents one of the world's greatest performing rock bands with the prestigious 70-piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the 20-piece Australian Children's Choir (arranged and conducted by the notable David Campbell). This spectacular two-hour historic concert event proved to be a memorable show highlighted by the entire Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Children's Choir and conductor appearing in full KISS makeup.


 
  AGENT STEEL To Release New EP In February



Reunited California speed metallers AGENT STEEL have set a February 17, 2004 North American release date for their new EP/CD (which will also be available on limited 12" picture disc) The U.S. Version will include the following songs: "Insurrection" and "Earth Under Lucifer" (taken from "Order of the Illuminati"), plus the bonus tracks "Mad Locust Rising", "Unstoppable Force" and "Agents of Steel" (all recorded live in 2003), and "maybe one more song," according to a press release. The band's next show will take place on January 23, 2004 at the Pound in San Francisco. Also appearing on the bill will be IMAGIKA and THANATOPSIS.


 
  BEHEMOTH Extend Contract With OLYMPIC RECORDINGS



Polish black/death metallers BEHEMOTH have extended their contract with Olympic Recordings. The group have already commenced the songwriting process for their highly anticipated new album and will enter the studio in early spring with hopes for a late 2004 release.

This has been a breakthrough year for BEHEMOTH, who made their U.S. live debut at the New Jersey March Metal Meltdown festival, which served as the kickoff date for an extensive nationwide tour alongside DEICIDE and AMON AMARTH. From there, they appeared on the first three dates of the now-infamous "Metal Gods" tour headlined by HALFORD and TESTAMENT, as well as the inaugural "Blackest of the Black" festivals (also featuring DANZIG, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, OPETH, NILE and LACUNA COIL). BEHEMOTH capped off the year supporting SIX FEET UNDER on the "Un-Natural Born Killers" tour, and with the release of the limited-edition "Conjuration" EP, featuring one new song, two covers and several live tracks.

Nergal (vocals/guitars) recently checked in with the following update: "At the moment we are taking a short break before we strike again in a few days. After doing 31 dates with SIX FEET UNDER, SKINLESS and AS I LAY DYING we decided to stay a few weeks in LA. to take care of some important stuff. We are proud to announce that we finally signed a new two-album deal with Olympic Recordings for North and South America. It gives us a lot of opportunities for the future and from what we've experienced so far, the label does its best to push the band really hard. Now we are focusing on rehearsing the new set for the three last shows this year with EXHUMED and RISE and this time we're gonna play a longer set. There will be two shows in California and one in Mexico, and I'm sure it will be killer! See ya all there!!!"

Upcoming BEHEMOTH tour dates:

Dec. 10 - Allen Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
Dec. 11 - Showcase Theater - Corona, CA
Dec. 13 - Voodoo House - Tijuana, MEX

 
  FOZZY Auctioning Off Memorabilia



FOZZY, the brainchild of former WWE champion Chris Jericho and ex-STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich Ward, are currently auctioning off a few pieces of memorabilia from their concert during the August 19, 2002 episode of "RAW", according to ProWrestling.com. During the episode, FOZZY were performing live on the broadcast as Ric Flair came down and smashed one of FOZZY's guitars. These very pieces are now being auctioned off via eBay.

Each piece is autographed by Chris Jericho and Ric Flair and as of this writing range from $100 to $145. Each winning bidder will also receive a VHS video tape taken from a digital recording that features the pre-performance promos by Jericho and Flair, the live performance by FOZZY and the aftermath where an already-bloodied Rick Flair comes back to take revenge by ravaging the band's musical gear. The auction ends Thursday (Dec. 11).



 
  SKRAPE Added To LIFE OF AGONY U.S. Tour



SKRAPE will be filling the opening slot on the upcoming LIFE OF AGONY/FLAW U.S. tour, which is slated to kick off in late January.

Confirmed dates so far are as follows:

Jan. 20 - Northern Lights - Albany, NY
Jan. 21 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
Jan. 23 - Palladium - Worcester, MA
Jan. 24 - Starland Ballroom - Sayerville, NJ
Jan. 25 - Webster Theater - Hartford, CT
Jan. 27 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA

As previously reported, LIFE OF AGONY recently announced plans to record a new studio album, tentatively due in late 2004. The as-yet-untitled effort will mark the group's first collection of new material since 1997's "Soul Searching Sun". In the meantime, the band are playing two sold-out shows at The Downtown in Long Island, New York (190 Main Street in Farmingdale) on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11. Direct support for the two shows will be BLOODSIMPLE (featuring VISION OF DISORDER members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar), along with ex-MEDICATION bassist Kyle Sanders and drummer Chris Hamilton).


 
  MOTOGRATER Get Green Light To Record Second Album



Elektra Records has picked up the option for a second MOTOGRATER album, according to a posting on the band's web site. The as-yet-untitled CD is tentatively scheduled to be recorded early next year for a late 2004 release. No further information is available at this time.

 
  ANDREW W.K. Adds Guitarist



Former ANDREW W.K. guitar technician Kendall has officially joined the band as their third guitarist. Kendall replaces Jimmy Coup (a.k.a. James Mecherle, formerly of Minnesota's COUP DE GRACE), who left the group last month due to "musical" differences. ANDREW's current touring band is rounded out by Payne (guitar), Frank (guitar), Gregg (bass), and Donald "D.T." Tardy (drums, ex-OBITUARY).


 
  DRY KILL LOGIC Part Ways With Bassist, Seek Replacement



New York-based DRY KILL LOGIC have parted ways with bassist Dave Kowatch and are currently seeking a replacement.

"After 10 years with the band Dave Kowatch has decided to leave [DRY KILL LOGIC], and we wish him the best with all his future plans," vocalist Cliff Rigano said in an official statement. "That being said, as we wrap up recording the new album, we will be looking for a new bass player. If you know anyone interested, have them submit a package (CD, bio, pic, etc.) to Psychodrama Records, Attn: DKL BASSIST SEARCH, PO Box 1490, Port Chester NY 10573."

The band, who parted ways with Roadrunner Records last year after releasing one album through the company, are continuing work on the material for their sophomore CD, tentatively due early next year through an as-yet-undetermined label.

"We went in last Wednesday to track drums for three new songs that we wrote last week," said Cliff. "The good part about all this free time is that we get to make sure that only the best songs make it onto the new record, and these 3 definitely CRUSH. We're busting our ass not only to make sure this record is the BEST record it can be, but also to get it the f**k out, so we're optimistic that it will all be worked out early in the New Year."


 
  SKINLESS On Death Metal Scene: 'The Posers Are Few, The Followers Are Devout'



New York-based death metallers SKINLESS have posted the following message on their web site:

"We fulfilled our own prophecies by calling this the 'Nation Retardation' tour because that is exactly what it became... while it was by not an overwhelmingly negative tour we were met with new challenges every day.

"If there is one thing that I want our fans to know it's that many decisions are made that are totally out of our hands. With the poor economy and the music business literally on its knees, promoters are more likely than ever to flake on their end of the deal. A majority of promoters care about the bands and realize that a shows success is directly attributable to the band's performance. There are a handful out there that are just out for the quick buck and will cut every corner. Quite frequently we are shorted on food and basic rider requirements, something that the promoters are contractually obligated to provide but many times they pocket the money that should have been designated to feed the bands. This really sucks for 6 guys who have been riding hours upon hours in a van without anything real to eat and when people get hungry tensions run high.

"For a band like SKINLESS there is much more than taking the stage the for 40 min every night, many times we travel 300-600 miles to each show. We are responsible for getting ourselves where we have to go safely, loading all our own equipment, setting up, performing, tearing down and loading out and driving to the next city, it's hard WORK. Every day just like everyone else has to go to work, we do to but we don't get to come home to our own beds every night. This makes it that more frustrating when a promoter doses not fulfill their end of the bargain. It's impossible for the human body to function properly with out at least one good meal a day.

"The bottom line is fighting with promoters over a couple bucks for food makes a negative impact on the nights performance for any band. Hunger aside, the absolute worst is playing a show for very appreciative fans who paid hard earned money for the show and having a promoter tell you at the end that you will not be getting paid. The guys who do this are not part of the scene they don't even come to the shows, they sit at home and wait for the money they STOLE from the bands. These types of promoters are the worst because they never have the balls to tell you to your face that they are going to rip you off.

"One last thing about shitty promoters and I'll move on to the positives. Promoters will often get cold feet at the last minute when they book a show due to poor pre-sales, metal has always been mostly a 'walk up' business meaning people buy their tickets at the door and not in advance to avoid Ticketmaster surcharges etc.. A couple shows on this tour were cancelled BY THE PROMOTERS. Frequently they will try and blame it on the bands but it's never the case. We're ready to play any show we're booked on. If we are physically able to play the show we are there. If we're not available to play we simply are not booked on the show, many times promoters will use the bands name knowing they were never booked or knowing the band has cancelled weeks in advance. Trust that we are here for the fans and know that there are greedy bastards out there that have no place in the scene that try to turn us on each other.

"With that negativity behind us, the real reason we are on the road is for you, the fan. It's certainly not for the money cause we're all back to the pizza shops and our normal jobs now that the tour is over.

"I swear the pizza business keeps Death Metal alive! We exist for the excitement of the fans and to deliver the music that makes us feel alive in a different venue and different city every night. I've come to realize that this music chooses you, it's in your blood. It's not something you can escape or separate yourself from, metal comes from within. What I love about this scene is the trueness of the fans, either you live for this music or you don't. The posers are few, the followers are devout."


 
  TOMMY LEE And PINK's Toilet Thrill



The New York Post is reporting that couple du jour Tommy Lee (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) and singer Pink livened up Lotus last week when they were caught engaging in some kinky coupling in the men's room. Promoter Ronnie Madras, who hosts Lotus' Friday night party, tells the Post he walked in on Lee simulating sex with Pink in front of a urinal. That touching romantic moment was preceded by Lee, Pink and a sexy young gal with a blond mohawk taking turns making out with each other at their banquette, when Lee wasn't using two forks to play drums on their metal Champagne bucket.


 
  JASON NEWSTED Comments On OZZY Departure



Former METALLICA/current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted has issued the following statement regarding his recent departure from OZZY OSBOURNE's band:

"I would like to thank the Osbournes for including VOIVOD in their tours this year. I am honored to have had the privilege to share the stage with Ozzy, [guitarist] Zakk [Wylde] and [drummer] Mike [Bordin] through a very successful summer. It was a blast playing old BLACK SABBATH songs with this band!

"My agreement with the Osbournes was to play bass for the gigs that Ozzy had committed to through December 2003. I wish Ozzy the best as he continues to fly the flag for metal!

"I am excited to be back making new music with VOIVOD. The Chophouse studio is fired up and ready for the creation of the next album.

"In the meantime, keep yourself tuned in to Voivod.com and ChophouseRecords.com for all the latest.

"Keep It Heavy!

"Jason"


 
  ROB ZOMBIE Launches 'Creepy' New Business Venture



Rob Zombie and author-cartoonist Steve Niles have created Creep Entertainment International, a horror-themed production company, according to Variety.

The company will begin with three comic book projects that, down the road, are expected to be adapted for films: "The Nail" with Dark Horse Comics, "Bigfoot" with IDW Comics, and "Lords of Salem", a combo music-comics project.

All tales were co-written by Zombie and Niles. The books will be illustrated by some established comic talents.

"Comics have become the storyboards for movies," Zombie told Variety. "All our comicbooks are stand-alones and are done in a movie way. We're actually working backwards — these look like comic adaptations of films."

Niles has already started to write "The Nail", which is peopled with 1970s-style satanic bikers and wrestlers. "Lords of Salem" is based on a satanic band.

In other news, Rock Rage is reporting that Rob Zombie's horror sequel, "House of 1000 Corpses 2", appears to have been pushed back from its originally projected April 2004 release date.

In a posting on Bloody-Disgusting.com, Brad Miska — who also goes by "Mr. Disgusting" — revealed that "I received word from both ['Corpses' stars] Sid Haig and Bill Moseley who both told me the same disappointing news — that they haven't heard much from Zombie as of late — only that the script is in fact completed. Hopefully this won't drag out again, but I can pretty much guarantee that an April release is out of the question, unless of course some sort of miracle happens."

As previously reported, Rob Zombie has begun work on the follow-up to his 2001 CD, "The Sinister Urge", tentatively due in late 2004 through Geffen Records.


 
  GENE SIMMONS Explains Book-Signing Cancellation: I Was So Sick I Almost Collapsed



KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was so sick prior to his scheduled book-signing session in Tampa, Florida last Thursday (Dec. 4) that he "almost collapsed," according to Gene's latest posting on his web site.

Says Gene: "To all the people in Tampa who where expecting the book signing to happen: I had to cancel. By mid-afternoon of the day, I almost collapsed, and was rushed back to the hotel, where I stayed in bed for two days trying to break my bronchitis and flu symptoms. You have my apologies.

"Even though at the beginning of the day I wasn't feeling great, I thought I could make it through the signing. I was wrong.

"We had a show in Jacksonville the following night and I had to get up on stage and put out. Lenny Kravitz was there to cheer us on. But honestly, when I got off the stage, I holed up in a local hotel for two days and never got out of bed. It's been a few days since then, and all the symptoms haven't gone as yet.

"Again, my apologies to all of you who were expecting the Tampa book signing.

"I am in Louisville for the show. And, tomorrow there is a Louisville book signing. I will be there. Still not feeling great. But, I will make it."

When accused by a self-proclaimed "ex-Gene fan" named Lisa in the "Letters" section of his web site of lying to his fans about being sick when he was in fact seen walking around the mall later in the day, Gene said, "I did, in fact walk about a mall in town in the afternoon. I then almost passed out at the mall. I had four guests with me, in case your friends didn't mention it."


 
  WINDIR Sign With TABU RECORDINGS



Norwegian metallers WINDIR have inked a deal with Tabu Recordings.

The band, who had previously released four albums through the Norwegian label Head Not Found, are a highly acclaimed live act, having performed at such Norwegian festivals like the Inferno, Quart and Hole In The Sky.

In July of this year, WINDIR played their first U.S. dates, which included an appearance at the Milwaukee Metal Fest, where they performed alongside such acts as ENSLAVED, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, M.O.D., NUCLEAR ASSAULT and BODY COUNT. These shows were followed by a very successful headlining Norwegian tour in the Autumn. The tour included headlining shows at both Mosh Fest and the 1001 Watt festival.

WINDIR's first album for Tabu Recordings will be recorded at Sweden's Abyss Studio over a four-week period in May-July 2004, and is scheduled for release in October.


 
  Former SOULFLY Members To Support ADEMA



ABLOOM (formerly MOTHRA), the California-based group featuring former SOULFLY members Mikey Doling (guitar), Marcello D. Rapp (bass), and Roy Mayorga (drums), will support ADEMA at four shows on the West Coast beginning on December 16.

Confirmed dates are as follows:

Dec. 16 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ (w/ ADEMA)
Dec. 17 - Galaxy Theatre - Santa Ana, CA (w/ ADEMA)
Dec. 18 - The Coach House - Santa Barbara, CA (w/ ADEMA)
Dec. 19 - The Dome - Bakersfield, CA (w/ ADEMA)
Dec. 23 - The Whiskey - Los Angeles, CA

ABLOOM's current lineup is rounded out by guitarist Levon Sultanian and vocalist Jason Radford (both of ONESIDEZERO). The band, who are presently unsigned, expect to release their debut album sometime in 2004.


 
  COLOUR TRIP To Record New Album



Metalcore veterans COLOUR TRIP will enter Studio Victor in Montreal, Canada this month to record their fifth album, "Penetration". The follow-up to last year's "Kill My Super Ego" will be engineered and produced by Jean-Francois Dagenais, best known for his outstanding work with KATAKLYSM, MALEVOLENT CREATION, and MISERY INDEX.

COLOUR TRIP recently joined forces with drummer Gary Williams and bassist Shaun Varney from the New England hardcore band 5 SECONDS EXPIRED. "Penetration" will also see the debut of new vocalist Rorri Quero, who replaces long-time singer Elmar Keineke.

With "Penetration", COLOUR TRIP return to their metal roots. Pairing the precision of metal with the aggression of modern hardcore, the sound of "Penetration" will merge new school dynamics with American thrash metal elements. The album will be released worldwide by Arctic Music Group in spring of 2004.

Among the tracks set to appear on the effort are the following:

01. Sound Is All That Remains
02. Killing Word
03. Scream When You Burn
04. Nothing Left
05. Addictive Dimension
06. Hell Of A World
07. Afterlife
08. Black Mirror
09. Escape Vision Pain
10. Superior Machine
11. Penetration
12. 16 Valve Street


 
  Review: IRON MAIDEN Break The Sound Barrier



The Evening Times is reporting that heavy metal veterans IRON MAIDEN rocked the SECC in Glasgow so hard Monday night (Dec. 8) they blew the sound system in an awe-inspiring set that delivered a full-on dose of rock theatrics.

The audience in the packed auditorium was so eager to get close to their heroes that there was a small crowd-crush at the front of the stage, causing frontman Bruce Dickinson to stop the set only two songs in, urging the crowd to take two steps back so that the people who had fallen could get up again.

"We want to be taking people out of here tonight happy — we don't want to be taking them out in body-bags," he cautioned.

After a short breather, the band launched back with "Can I Play With Madness", Dickinson star-jumping and leaping around the set, with a boundless energy that would leave young pretenders THE DARKNESS breathless.

The gig almost came to a premature end when, after a thunderous intro with bombshells exploding and a storm of light and smoke, the band launched into extra-heavy riffs and the sound immediately cut dead.


 
  MALEVOLENT CREATION Name New Album



Florida death metal veterans MALEVOLENT CREATION have set "Warkult" as the title for their ninth full-length album, tentatively due in June 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records.

The follow-up to 2002's "The Will To Kill" will be recorded in February with producer Jean-Francois Degenais (KATAKLYSM, MISERY INDEX) and will coincide with the band's planned European summer festival appearances.

"As is [the case] with each MALEVOLENT CREATION album, our goal is to create the heaviest album we can and this album is no exception!" guitarist Phil Fasciana said in a press release.

Among the songtitles set to appear on "Warkult" are the following:

01. Murder Reigns
02. Dead March
03. Supremacy Through Annihilation
04. Merciless
05. On Grounds Of Battle

At least 10 songs will be recorded for "Warkult" plus a few covers from some obscure thrash metal bands, according to the press release. "First up is a cover from Australian cult band HOBBS ANGEL OF DEATH's song 'Crucifixion' from their debut album in 1988," Phil said. "Second up is a cover of at least one song from the 1986 four-song demo from Buffalo, NY thrash outfit LEVIATHAN. LEVIATHAN was fronted by vocalist Chris Barnes (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE) along with guitarist Jeff Juszkiewicz (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION). MALEVOLENT CREATION and LEVIATHAN were the only thrash/death metal bands in Buffalo in '86/'87 and we were totally blown away when we heard their demo. They totally influenced us to being a better band and record our first demo in early '87. The band was amazing and all four songs kill on that demo, but we will at least record one song from that classic demo tape."

In other news, the band's upcoming hometown show at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale on Dec. 14 will be filmed for a future DVD release.

Regarding the band's inability to land a proper U.S. tour, Fasciana said, "[the] truth is we have not been offered any good tours in the U.S. and we do not have a booking agent here. We did about 35 shows earlier this year in the States but missed out on the West Coast and other cool cities to invade. Hopefully this will change with the release of the new album 'Warkult' this summer through Nuclear Blast Records in the U.S. and everywhere else. We promise to do what we can to make a proper U.S. tour happen in 2004!!!"

Upcoming MALEVOLENT CREATION tour dates:

Dec. 13 - St. Petersburg, FL - Venom Nightclub
Dec. 14 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
Jun. 18 - Osterode/Dorste, GER - Rock Harz Open Air Festival
Jul. 02 – (near) Leipzig, GER - With Full Force Open Air Festival
Aug. 27-28 - Gemünden/Steinwiesen, GER - Up From The Ground Festival


 
  OZZY Update: Intensive Care Treatment Expected To Last 'Several Days'



Ozzy Osbourne could be kept in intensive care for "several days" following his quad bike accident, his doctor said, according to icBirmigham.

Circulation in his left arm has now been restored after damage to a blood vessel caused by pressure from his broken collar bone, but he is unable to speak because he has a tube in his mouth.

Osbourne is continuing to receive treatment at the NHS Wrexham Park Hospital in Slough and has received visits from his daughter Kelly and wife Sharon, who flew into Heathrow from Los Angeles this afternoon.

The singer has been on a ventilator since the crash at his Buckinghamshire estate last night, but his condition was described as "stable" and "comfortable".

Osbourne, 55, had emergency surgery after suffering a cracked vertebra in his neck, eight broken ribs, a broken collarbone and a damaged blood vessel.

The singer has also received several bunches of flowers from well-wishers, while security staff remain in place at the hospital's entrances to keep away over-enthusiastic fans.

Wrexham Park Hospital medical director, Dr. Dick Jack, said doctors treating the former BLACK SABBATH frontman were "very satisfied" with his progress.

"We have begun, slowly begun, the process of getting him off the ventilator.

"Now this can take several days so there won't be any major changes in his condition for the next 24 hours.

"The fractured vertebra in his neck, we are quite convinced that this is not going to be the source of any danger but before we can take off the hard collar that he is wearing we are waiting for confirmation from Oxford," he said.


 
  CANNIBAL CORPSE, HYPOCRISY, DECAPITATED, VILE To Tour U.S.



CANNIBAL CORPSE, HYPOCRISY, DECAPITATED and VILE will be teaming up for a U.S. tour beginning in mid-February.

Tentative cities/dates are as follows:

Feb. 13 - Houston, TX - TBA
Feb. 14 - Dallas, TX - TBA
Feb. 15 - San Antonio, TX - TBA
Feb. 17 - Phoenix, AZ - TBA
Feb. 18 - Los Angeles, CA - TBA
Feb. 19 - San Francisco, CA - TBA
Feb. 20 - Portland, OR - TBA
Feb. 21 - Seattle, WA - TBA
Feb. 23 - Salt Lake City, UT - TBA
Feb. 24 - Denver, CO - TBA
Feb. 25 - Lawrence, KS - TBA
Feb. 26 - St. Louis, MO - TBA
Feb. 27 - Milwaukee, WI - TBA
Feb. 28 - Minneapolis, MN - TBA
Feb. 29 - Chicago, IL - TBA
Mar. 02 - Detroit, MI - TBA
Mar. 03 - Cleveland, OH - TBA
Mar. 04 - Philadelphia, PA - TBA
Mar. 05 - Boston, MA - TBA
Mar. 06 - Brooklyn, NY - TBA
Mar. 07 - Pittsburgh, PA - TBA
Mar. 09 - Springfield, VA - TBA
Mar. 10 - Winston-Salem, NC - TBA
Mar. 11 - Atlanta, GA - TBA
Mar. 12 - Orlando, FL - TBA
Mar. 13 - Tampa, FL - TBA
Mar. 14 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - TBA


 
  Report: GREAT WHITE Tour Manager, Club Owners Indicted In Rhode Island Fire



The owners of the nightclub where 100 people were killed in a fire last February were indicted on involuntary manslaughter charges Tuesday (Dec. 9) along with the tour manager for the hard rock band GREAT WHITE whose pyrotechnics ignited the blaze, according to the Associated Press.

Club owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian and GREAT WHITE tour manager Dan Biechele were each charged with 200 counts of involuntary manslaughter — two for each death.

All three men pleaded innocent during an arraignment in which bail was also set.

Members of GREAT WHITE, who have been named in several civil suits, were not charged by the grand jury.

The band's guitarist, Ty Longley, was among those killed the fire.

GREAT WHITE recently wrapped up a five-month tour to raise money for fire victims. The band raised just under $64,000, but their tour was criticized by family members of victims who blamed the band for the fire and said the tour was self-serving.


 
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




 
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




 
  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!



 
  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



 
  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



 
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).


 
  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


 
  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."


 
  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!"


 
  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.



 
  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"



 
  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


 
  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.


 
  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".


 
  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."


 
  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."


 
  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.


 
  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."


 
  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

 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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


 
  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).

 
  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.

 
  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.


 
  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'."


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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".


 
  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).


 
  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.


 
  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.

 
  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.


 
  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.




 
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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kathi@thesyn.com p.201.864.0900 f. 201.864.3380 c.708.288.5043

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  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


 
  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


 
  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



 
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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- 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





 
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."


 
  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.


 
  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!"


 
  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!"


 
  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."


 
  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


 
  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."


 
  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.


 
  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

 
  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


 
  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)



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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)

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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".)





 
  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).

 
  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




 
  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
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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
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Slug Mail: Post Office Box 8131, Burlington, Vermont 05402
E-mail: info@purgingtalon.com
Web: www.purgingtalon.com
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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

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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:
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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



 
  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

 
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.


 
  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."


 
  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

 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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."


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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."


 
  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.

 
  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.

 
  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."


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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."


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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


 
  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."


 
  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


 
  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.


 
  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.



 
  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.


 
  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".


 
  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."


 
  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?!?"


 
  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.


 
  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."


 
  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".


 
  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.



 
  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.


 
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

http://www.lofreq.com




 
  Unmatched Brutality Distribution Update


New Stuff!

Artery Eruption - Reduced to a Limbless Sex Slave
$10.00ea.
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
$10.00ea.
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
$10.00ea.
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
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Inveracity - Circle of Perversion
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Label: Unmatched Brutality
Tracks: 11 Length: 28:14


Mausoleum - Cadaveric Displays of Ghoulish Ghastliness
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Label: Razorback
Tracks: 9 Length: 38:59


Morbid Savouring - Insensitivicous
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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
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Label: Morbid
Tracks: 11 Length: 32:15


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Label: Deepsend
Tracks: 11 Length: 28:29


Vomit Remnants - Indefensible Vehemence
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Label: Macabre Memementos
Tracks: 6 Length: 22:37


Waco Jesus - Filth
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Label: Morbid
Tracks: 10 Length: 25:12


Wormed - Planispherium
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11/30/2003 10:08:00 PM
  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


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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."

 
  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."


 
  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)


 
  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.


 
  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.



 
  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".


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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


 
  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).


 
  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."


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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.

 
  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"


 
  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


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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.


 
  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


 
  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)


 
  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



 
  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.





 
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ORCUSTUS "World Dirtnap" VINYL EP
RAVENOUS "Blood Delirium" VINYL LP
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Blanche Barton (Anton Lavey) "The Secret Life of a Satanist" HARDBACK BOOK
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CARPATHIAN FOREST "Defending the Throne of Evil +Bonus Trk!" DOUBLE LP VINYLS
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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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BLACK SABBATH "(self-titled)" PIC DISC VINYL LP
V/A (Possessed, Dark Angel, Obsessed, Hades, Nasty Savage, Mayhem, Hallow's Eve) "METAL MASSACRE VI *(Used: EX/NM)" VINYL LP
SILVER MOUNTAIN (Hammerfall, Stratovarius) "Breakin' Chains" CD
ANNIHILATOR "Never, Neverland (Brazilian pressing!)" VINYL LP
KING DIAMOND "In Concert 1987 / Abigail (remastered)" CD
SAXON "Power & the Glory" VINYL LP
W.A.S.P. (Blackie Lawless, WASP) "Animal (F**k Like a Beast) / Show No Mercy (used: NM!)" GOLD PIC-DISC MLP
BLACK LACE "Unlaced (used: NM!)" VINYL LP
ANVIL "Metal On Metal" VINYL PIC-DISC LP
ANVIL "Hard 'N' Heavy" VINYL PIC-DISC LP
W.A.S.P. (Blackie Lawless, WASP, King Kobra) "Headless Children (used: VG+)" VINYL LP
FORCED ENTRY "Uncertain Future (NEW / Sealed!)" VINYL LP
TESTAMENT "Legacy, The *(Used: NM)" VINYL LP
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM "No Place For Disgrace (used: VG+/EXC.)" VINYL LP
WHIPLASH "Ticket To Mayhem *(NEW / Sealed!)" VINYL LP
WARLOCK (Doro Pesch) "Burning the Witches (NEW / Sealed!)" VINYL LP
VIRUS (UK) "Pray For War (import!)" VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "Ace Of Spades" PIC DISC VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "(self-titled) +POSTER" VINYL LP +POSTER
VALHALLA (USA) "Return of the Mystic Warrior +Live Bonus Trk.!" CD
ANAL CUNT "Morbid Florist" CD
TANK "Power of the Hunter (re-mastered import)" CD
STORMWITCH "Live in Budapest" CD
DIAMOND HEAD "Death In Progress" CD
G.B.H. "Leather, Bristles, No Survivors and Sick Boys..." 180GM. VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "No sleep 'til Hammersmith" PIC DISC VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "Archive Series" CD
MOTORHEAD "Overkill *(re-issue) HEAVYWEIGHT" 180 gm VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "Ace Of Spades *(re-issue) HEAVYWEIGHT" 180 gm VINYL LP
MOTORHEAD "All the Aces (Best of)" DOUBLE CD
GBH "No Need To Panic" CD
G.B.H. "Midnight Madness And Beyond" CD
G.B.H. "Live In Los Angeles 1988" CD
G.B.H. "Live In Japan" CD
BLACK WIDOW "III" CD
SEVENTH SON "Immortal Hours" CD
PLASMATICS (Wendy O. Williams, WOW) "Beyond The Valley Of 1984" CD
Wendy O. Williams (Plasmatics Kiss) "W.O.W." CD
WENDY O. WILLIAMS (Plasmatics) "Kommander Of Kaos" CD
SWORD "Sweet Dreams" CD
V/A (AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, etc) "Rockthology Presents Hard 'N' Heavy Vol.4" DVD
TWISTED SISTER "Love Is For Suckers" CD
TWISTED SISTER "Come Out And Play" CD
VARIOUS ARTISTS "DISCHARGED" CD
LEGEND "Still Screaming" CD
V/A "Dream Ballads" CD
ANTHRAX (Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault, Ravenous, SOD, Hemlock) "Armed & Dangerous + Fistful of Metal" DOUBLE CD
MOTORHEAD "No Sleep 'til Hammersmith" 180 gm VINYL LP
ANVIL BITCH "Rise To Offend" CD
DISCHARGE "Never Again" CD in SLIPCASE
DISCHARGE "Hear Nothing See Nothing" CD in SLIPCASE
SORROW "Forgotten Sunrise" CD in LONG-BOX!
D.R.I. "4 of a Kind" CD
VENOM "New, Live & Rare (UK import)" DOUBLE-CD
SARCOMA "Ars Moriendi" EP
INFERNAL (USA) "(self-titled)" CD
V/A "Musikladen Fest" DVD
KING DIAMOND "Fatal Portrait (remastered)" CD
RATOS DE PORAO "Feijoada Acidente? International" CD
DI'ANNO (ex- Iron Maiden) "Nomad" CD
ANTHRAX "Among The Living" CD
HIGHWAY CHILE "Rockarama (used: VG/EXC+) Gold Stamp promo" VINYL LP
V/A (Have Mercy, Napalm, Powermad) "COMBAT BOOT CAMP" CD
BITCH "Bitch Is Back (NEW / Sealed promo)" VINYL LP
LEATHERWOLF "(self-titled) +BONUS TRACK" CD
SATAN (Skyclad) "Into The Future & Suspended Sentence" CD
JUDAS PRIEST "Sin After Sin" CD
JUDAS PRIEST "Killing Machine (aka Hell Bent For Leather)" CD
FATES WARNING "Parallels" CD
KILLER (Belgium) "Fatal Attraction +4 Bonus Trx!" CD
KILLER "Ready For Hell / Wall Of Sound" CD
KILLER "Shock Waves +4 Bonus Trx!" CD
TRASH "Watch Out" CD
INDESTROY "Senseless Theories" LP
VICIOUS RUMORS "Cyberchrist" DIGIPAK-CD
BLACK SABBATH "Cross Purposes" CD
NEMBRIONIC HAMMERDEATH "Themes On An Occult Theory" VINYL EP
UNDERDOG "(self-titled) (New & Sealed)" VINYL LP
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BOOK ANNEX:

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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!)

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(Cold and dark Misanthropic Black Metal. Limited to 666 copies.)


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  Hump Day Report from LOW TWELVVE


Twelve Heads! What's up? Happy Turkey Day! I know it's the Hump Day Report and it's a day late . . . but I've got a good excuse. Let me briefly explain!

I was totally out on my back, whining, puking, and shitting my brains out yesterday with the worst stomach flu I have ever known. HOLY SHIT! My son had it last week, and a few people I know had something like it, but this was unreal. My fever shot up to 102 and so I broke down at 4pm and went to the emergency room. They hooked me up to an IV and ran lots of bloodwork to make sure it wasn't something else. At 8pm they released me and said I had the wicked ass stomach flu that's going around. Nothing else - thank fucking god.

That was yesterday - now I'm up and in rare form my friends. Since I'm feeling much better today and I wanted to hump you all for a quickie. I hope you don't mind! Ha!

Don't miss the brutal show this Saturday!

Saturday November 29th
at the Canopy Club, Goodwin St. Urbana Illinois
8:00pm, $10 tickets, 18 and older
Low Twelve, Lividity, Alchymist and Ill Nino (Roadrunner artists featured on the new Jason/Freddy movie)

This is a killer venue - an old movie theater that has a bar. It's wicked as hell. We'll be on second, but make sure you come out and support all the bands. With the popularity of Ill Nino, there should be a very good crowd - so come out and support us on our final show of 2003!

Did you check out the new Heavycore online store? It's killer! New Heavycore Beanies/Skullcaps for you to pick up . . . plus new Heavycore Survival Kits for the War Against Posers. Fuck yeah! www.lowtwelve.com/hcrecords.html (turn up your sound)

Ctech, the new site host - will be ready for us in the next two weeks. Due to the insane amount of bandwith and room we require for all the sites I run, they needed to purchase a new server and it's being tested right now. How cool is that? You should see the email I get from our current host, bitching about the bandwith we use up. Ha! Once the server passes all the tests, they'll put it in place and then I'll begin the laborous task of transferring everything. Ugh!

The sites will be broken down into four. The Brutality Report, Low Twelve, Heavycore, and This Side Toward Enemy. This way they'll work much better and run smoother. The new host will have streaming audio/video, which will really be wicked as we can run the movie trailer for "Roasting Posers" and much more stuff like that - without you having to download it. You'll be able to just press play and watch/listen. It's going to be the shit.

Enough of my ramblings . . . enjoy your Turkey Day with your families and we'll see you at the big show on Saturday. Of course you'll read all about it in the report this Sunday, but it's always better up close and fuckin' personal.

Brutal Even on the Holidays,

Pete Altieri
www.lowtwelve.com www.heavycore.org www.ThisSideTowardEnemy.com


 
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 c