After having worked hard the past 20 years to make SICK OF IT ALL one of the most influential artists in hardcore music, the band is not slowing down in the least with tons of exciting announcements to unveil! The group will be touring in support of its upcoming tribute album, 'Our Impact Will Be Felt'. This incredible album features bands such as RISE AGAINST, BLEEDING THROUGH, BOUNCING SOULS, SEPULTURA, and HATEBREED covering their favorite tracks that SICK OF IT ALL has recorded in the past 20 years and will be in stores on February 3, 2007 via Abacus Recordings.
SICK OF IT ALL will be direct support on tour with HATEBREED in December and AFI in February. The dates so far are as follows:
HATEBREED w/ SICK OF IT ALL:
Dec. 26 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Dec. 27 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
Dec. 28 - New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
Dec. 29 - Buffalo, NY @ TBA
Dec. 30 - New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
AFI w/ SICK OF IT ALL:
Feb. 05 - New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues
Feb. 09 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
Feb. 11 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
Feb. 15 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
SICK OF IT ALL is currently compiling material for a DVD that will be released early next year and is inviting fans to be apart of it by submitting their own video footage of the band.
SICK OF IT ALL continues to have one of the most energetic and engaging live shows in music today and your live footage of the band will help capture that on their DVD! If you have high-quality live footage of the band, specifically from:
* 20th anniversary show in NYC @ BB Kings
* CBGBs last show w/ AGNOSTIC FRONT
* The Roxy in Los Angeles, CA May 2006
* Santiago, Chile in September 2006
* Any other recent shows from 2006
Please e-mail info@abacusrecordings.com for more information on how you can submit your footage and in return receive limited SICK OF IT ALL vinyl, and other product that will make it well worth your while!
Check out these video shot by fans that are online now: Video#1, Video#2.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
KISS: AUTOGRAPHED BANNER BEING AUCTIONED FOR CHARITY
A rare autographed KISS banner is being auctioned off as part of MusiCares online Grammy charity auction through December 7. The banner is 46' X 60' and there were only 25 of these banners created by ProStars. This is number two of that very limited edition. To bid on the banner, visit this link.
MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.
About The Banner:
* Size: 46' X 60'
* Material: Silkscreen on canvas
* Color: Full-color
* Presentation: Unframed
* Numbered: Limited-edition; number 2 of 25
* Condition: New/excellent
* Signatures Include: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer on front in silver
MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares' services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.
About The Banner:
* Size: 46' X 60'
* Material: Silkscreen on canvas
* Color: Full-color
* Presentation: Unframed
* Numbered: Limited-edition; number 2 of 25
* Condition: New/excellent
* Signatures Include: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer on front in silver
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
STARKWEATHER WELCOMES BACK GUITARIST BILL MOLCHINOW
Philadelphia-based hardcore/metal act STARKWEATHER has announced the return of guitarist Bill Molchinow to the group's ranks. Molchinow played all the solos on the band's version of 'Hushabye', which appeared on the 'Definitely Not the Majors' compilation in 1996.
Commented guitartist Todd Forkin, 'After e-mailing back and forth with Bill over the last couple of months and sharing files of the new songs, we asked Bill if he would be interested in recording some of his guitarwork in his hometown of San Diego. After hearing his rough solo ideas it became obvious to us that we needed to get Bill back to the East Coast and into Deadverse Studio with Alap. On November 10 and 11 we loaded all of my guitar gear back into Deadverse, Bill warmed up, and in the next 7 or 8 hours he proceeded to blow our fucking minds. Imagine an odd mix of Holdsworth, Thordendal, Azagthoth, and Jeff Loomis and you have some idea of where Bill is coming from. Being a more traditional shred guitarist, it was amazing to watch Bill adapt to the dissonant racket we've created and add not only technically mind-blowing solos, but scraping textures, and chaotic arpeggiation as well. As a guitar player it was a humbling experience.
'Far from being a one off performance, Bill will be playing on our next full length as well. We just completed the final song for the next album and it looks like the thing is gonna clock in at about 75 minutes. I believe there are 8 songs for the next album, each with an average running time of about 10 minutes. It's difficult to say at this point what the stuff sounds like, but I like to think of it as a sick mixture of GORGUTS, KING CRIMSON, THOUGHT INDUSTRY, RADIOHEAD, and all the other bands listed as our favorites on our MySpace page.'
Candlelight Records has set a January 23 North American release date for STARKWEATHER's 'Crossbearer/Into the Wire'. This two-CD reworking of STARKWEATHER's early albums additionally features bonus material previously limited to rare singles, compilations, outtakes and hidden-away tapes from the band's numerous recording sessions.
Commented guitartist Todd Forkin, 'After e-mailing back and forth with Bill over the last couple of months and sharing files of the new songs, we asked Bill if he would be interested in recording some of his guitarwork in his hometown of San Diego. After hearing his rough solo ideas it became obvious to us that we needed to get Bill back to the East Coast and into Deadverse Studio with Alap. On November 10 and 11 we loaded all of my guitar gear back into Deadverse, Bill warmed up, and in the next 7 or 8 hours he proceeded to blow our fucking minds. Imagine an odd mix of Holdsworth, Thordendal, Azagthoth, and Jeff Loomis and you have some idea of where Bill is coming from. Being a more traditional shred guitarist, it was amazing to watch Bill adapt to the dissonant racket we've created and add not only technically mind-blowing solos, but scraping textures, and chaotic arpeggiation as well. As a guitar player it was a humbling experience.
'Far from being a one off performance, Bill will be playing on our next full length as well. We just completed the final song for the next album and it looks like the thing is gonna clock in at about 75 minutes. I believe there are 8 songs for the next album, each with an average running time of about 10 minutes. It's difficult to say at this point what the stuff sounds like, but I like to think of it as a sick mixture of GORGUTS, KING CRIMSON, THOUGHT INDUSTRY, RADIOHEAD, and all the other bands listed as our favorites on our MySpace page.'
Candlelight Records has set a January 23 North American release date for STARKWEATHER's 'Crossbearer/Into the Wire'. This two-CD reworking of STARKWEATHER's early albums additionally features bonus material previously limited to rare singles, compilations, outtakes and hidden-away tapes from the band's numerous recording sessions.
Monday, November 27, 2006
BLITZKRIEG, SINNER, POWER QUEST CONFIRMED FOR U.K.'S BLOODSTOCK INDOOR FESTIVAL
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG, Germany's SINNER and Anglo-Italian melodic power metal band POWER QUEST have been confirmed for the Bloodstock Indoor Festival, set to take place Saturday, September 1, 2007 at the Derby Assembly Rooms, Market Square, Derby, England.
For more information, visit www.bloodstock.uk.com.
BLITZKRIEG supported German metal queen DORO on her U.K. dates in early November.
BLITZKRIEG's most recent album, 'Sins and Greed', was released in July 2005 via Metal Nation Records. The follow-up to 2002's 'Absolute Power' was recorded at Trinity Heights Studios in Newcastle Upon Tyne (U.K.) and features bass player Paul Brewis, who replaced Andy Galloway in early 2004. In addition, the CD marks Ken Johnson's first studio album following his performance on 'Absolutely Live'.
For more information, visit www.bloodstock.uk.com.
BLITZKRIEG supported German metal queen DORO on her U.K. dates in early November.
BLITZKRIEG's most recent album, 'Sins and Greed', was released in July 2005 via Metal Nation Records. The follow-up to 2002's 'Absolute Power' was recorded at Trinity Heights Studios in Newcastle Upon Tyne (U.K.) and features bass player Paul Brewis, who replaced Andy Galloway in early 2004. In addition, the CD marks Ken Johnson's first studio album following his performance on 'Absolutely Live'.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
BEFORE THE DAWN BEGINS RECORDING NEW ALBUM
Finnish dark metallers BEFORE THE DAWN entered the studio on November 21 to begin recording their fourth album, 'Deadlight', tentatively due in early 2007 via Stay Heavy Records. A studio diary has been launched at this location. On February 14, the 'Deadsong' single will be released featuring the following track listing:
01. Deadsong
02. Bitter End (PLACEBO cover)
03. Gehenna (old song re-recorded and mixed)
In other news, BEFORE THE DAWN's touring lineup (with the exception of keyboardist Joel Mäkinen, who is no longer involved with the band) has been upgraded to 'permanent member' status. The group's current formation is as follows:
Tuomas Saukkonen - Vocals, Guitar
Juho Räihä (GLORIA MORTI) - Guitar
Lars Eikind (WINDS) - Bass, Vocals
Aatu Mukka â€" Drums
BEFORE THE DAWN toured in Finland and the Baltic States in September/October with MOONSPELL, INSOMNIUM, EMBRAZE and DAWN OF SOLACE (which is another one of Tuomas' bands).
BEFORE THE DAWN's latest album, 'The Ghost', was released this past summer via Locomotive Music. The CD was recorded and mixed at Villvox studios during the fall and early winter 2005 by Aleksanteri Kuosa. Mastering duties were handled by Minerva Pappi at Finnvox studios.
01. Deadsong
02. Bitter End (PLACEBO cover)
03. Gehenna (old song re-recorded and mixed)
In other news, BEFORE THE DAWN's touring lineup (with the exception of keyboardist Joel Mäkinen, who is no longer involved with the band) has been upgraded to 'permanent member' status. The group's current formation is as follows:
Tuomas Saukkonen - Vocals, Guitar
Juho Räihä (GLORIA MORTI) - Guitar
Lars Eikind (WINDS) - Bass, Vocals
Aatu Mukka â€" Drums
BEFORE THE DAWN toured in Finland and the Baltic States in September/October with MOONSPELL, INSOMNIUM, EMBRAZE and DAWN OF SOLACE (which is another one of Tuomas' bands).
BEFORE THE DAWN's latest album, 'The Ghost', was released this past summer via Locomotive Music. The CD was recorded and mixed at Villvox studios during the fall and early winter 2005 by Aleksanteri Kuosa. Mastering duties were handled by Minerva Pappi at Finnvox studios.
Friday, November 24, 2006
VESANIA ISSUES POST-TOUR UPDATE
Polish black metal masters VESANIA, whose lineup includes Orion (BEHEMOTH) and Daray (VADER), have posted the following message on their official web site:
'We recently returned from another collection of shows that took us through Scandinavia with CRYPTOPSY, ABORTED, VISCERAL BLEEDING; and then through Poland on the Polish leg of the Blitzkrieg IV Tour with VADER, TRAUMA and AZARATH.
'The Scandinavian tour was a further opportunity for us to perform in places we've never ventured before. The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly Finland, an experience that we're going to remember for a very long time.
'In general, the tour provided many unforgettable moments, great company and a tonne of strengthening and motivating energy. Another experience and another step forward for the band with the final show being an important milestone in the history of VESANIA... and not only our history â€" just check out the picture!
'Blitzkrieg IV was another chapter altogether. The expectations we had were really hard to define as a place on the bill with VADER doesn't necessarily guarantee good shows. Whilst it was a great honour, we knew that in order to be well received we had to put in a lot of hard work. Fortunately, all of our anxiety dissipated on the very first day. The audience, including guests, was nigh on 1000 and the response was just unbelievable and this evening set the tone for the rest of the tour. This enormous energy that we receive from you all is the reason for us showing up on stage every evening and it means a real lot. We're growing stronger as a band thanks to your hunger for our music. Thank you all so very, very much for everything. We needed this dose of inspiration and emotion before undertaking the next album.
'By the way, news about the new stuff will be coming soon so stay tuned. We'd also like to apologise regarding the show in Opole where we've been banned. Unfortunately, not all things are within our control...
'To sum things up, 'God The Lux' turned out to be a breakthrough for us as an album but also on the live front as well. We hit the road for this album with The Domination Tour in February 2006 closely followed by Metalmania and the God The Black Eastern European Tour (headlining) in March, the Scandinavian/European Tour in August/September and finally Blitzkrieg IV. All in all, close to 80 shows! This is a good result and we made it through! Big thanks must go to the Massive Music agency for allowing us the opportunity to be such an active band. Further shows will follow the forthcoming album â€" see you soon, take care!'
'We recently returned from another collection of shows that took us through Scandinavia with CRYPTOPSY, ABORTED, VISCERAL BLEEDING; and then through Poland on the Polish leg of the Blitzkrieg IV Tour with VADER, TRAUMA and AZARATH.
'The Scandinavian tour was a further opportunity for us to perform in places we've never ventured before. The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly Finland, an experience that we're going to remember for a very long time.
'In general, the tour provided many unforgettable moments, great company and a tonne of strengthening and motivating energy. Another experience and another step forward for the band with the final show being an important milestone in the history of VESANIA... and not only our history â€" just check out the picture!
'Blitzkrieg IV was another chapter altogether. The expectations we had were really hard to define as a place on the bill with VADER doesn't necessarily guarantee good shows. Whilst it was a great honour, we knew that in order to be well received we had to put in a lot of hard work. Fortunately, all of our anxiety dissipated on the very first day. The audience, including guests, was nigh on 1000 and the response was just unbelievable and this evening set the tone for the rest of the tour. This enormous energy that we receive from you all is the reason for us showing up on stage every evening and it means a real lot. We're growing stronger as a band thanks to your hunger for our music. Thank you all so very, very much for everything. We needed this dose of inspiration and emotion before undertaking the next album.
'By the way, news about the new stuff will be coming soon so stay tuned. We'd also like to apologise regarding the show in Opole where we've been banned. Unfortunately, not all things are within our control...
'To sum things up, 'God The Lux' turned out to be a breakthrough for us as an album but also on the live front as well. We hit the road for this album with The Domination Tour in February 2006 closely followed by Metalmania and the God The Black Eastern European Tour (headlining) in March, the Scandinavian/European Tour in August/September and finally Blitzkrieg IV. All in all, close to 80 shows! This is a good result and we made it through! Big thanks must go to the Massive Music agency for allowing us the opportunity to be such an active band. Further shows will follow the forthcoming album â€" see you soon, take care!'
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
FAIRYLAND TO SUPPORT KAMELOT AND LEAVES' EYES IN EUROPE
French symphonic metal band FAIRYLAND has been confirmed as the opening act for KAMELOT and LEAVES' EYES on the following European dates:
Mar. 29 - De Boerderij - Zoetermeer, NETH
Mar. 30 - Plato, Helmond, NETH
Apr. 03 - Zeche, Bochum, GER
Apr. 05 - Elysee Montmartre, Paris, FRA
Apr. 06 - Hofterloo, Antwerp, BEL
Apr. 07 - Z7, Pratteln, SWI
Apr. 08 - Capitol, Offenbach, GER
Apr. 10 - Hirsch, Nürnberg, GER
Apr. 12 - Masters Of Rock Cafe, Zlin, CZR
FAIRYLAND recently inked a deal with Napalm Records. The group's new album, 'The Fall of an Empire', which is already available in Japan, will be released in other parts of the world in early 2007, accompanied by the reissue of the band's 'Of Wars in Osyrhia' debut (2003).
Mar. 29 - De Boerderij - Zoetermeer, NETH
Mar. 30 - Plato, Helmond, NETH
Apr. 03 - Zeche, Bochum, GER
Apr. 05 - Elysee Montmartre, Paris, FRA
Apr. 06 - Hofterloo, Antwerp, BEL
Apr. 07 - Z7, Pratteln, SWI
Apr. 08 - Capitol, Offenbach, GER
Apr. 10 - Hirsch, Nürnberg, GER
Apr. 12 - Masters Of Rock Cafe, Zlin, CZR
FAIRYLAND recently inked a deal with Napalm Records. The group's new album, 'The Fall of an Empire', which is already available in Japan, will be released in other parts of the world in early 2007, accompanied by the reissue of the band's 'Of Wars in Osyrhia' debut (2003).
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
SMASHING PUMPKINS DRUMMER CHECKS IN FROM STUDIO
According to MTV.com, SMASHING PUMPKINS drummer Jimmy Chamberlin has updated fans of the reunited rockers on the progress of the band's comeback album in a post on the PUMPKINS' MySpace page. 'We are moving along nicely in the studio,' the drummer wrote. '[Mainman Billy Corgan] pulled off a magnificent guitar symphony last night and it is still ringing in my ears this morning. Eight guitars resonating in one big harmonic handshake. ... Today we will be working on vocals and solos. Tomorrow, who knows?'
The PUMPKINS' forthcoming LP, which is being produced by Roy Thomas Baker (QUEEN, THE CARS), is slated for release next year.
Corgan announced the reactivation of the SMASHING PUMPKINS last year. Aside from himself and Chamberlin, it is unknown whether original guitarist James Iha, original bassist D'Arcy Wretzky or latter-day bass player Melissa Auf der Maur will be involved in the project.
No title has been revealed for the new PUMPKINS album, the first since 2000's 'MACHINA/The Machines of God'.
Corgan debuted several new songs at a low-key show with WHO guitarist Pete Townshend on November 7 in Los Angeles.
The PUMPKINS' forthcoming LP, which is being produced by Roy Thomas Baker (QUEEN, THE CARS), is slated for release next year.
Corgan announced the reactivation of the SMASHING PUMPKINS last year. Aside from himself and Chamberlin, it is unknown whether original guitarist James Iha, original bassist D'Arcy Wretzky or latter-day bass player Melissa Auf der Maur will be involved in the project.
No title has been revealed for the new PUMPKINS album, the first since 2000's 'MACHINA/The Machines of God'.
Corgan debuted several new songs at a low-key show with WHO guitarist Pete Townshend on November 7 in Los Angeles.
Monday, November 20, 2006
DIMEBAG APPAREL COMING SOON TO HOT TOPIC STORE NEAR YOU
Coffin Case has teamed up with Dime Hardware to offer exclusive 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott apparel â€" coming soon to select Hot Topic stores. Three exclusive Dimebag Darrell designs are scheduled at this time. Also, Guitar Center is now carrying the first of a series of blood-curdling effects pedals by Coffin Case.
The Blood Drive pedal features a classic rich analog distortion and warm boost circuit, but with more gain and tonal control for modern sounds as well as your favorite tones from times past! Guitarist extraordinaire John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON) gives it a 'five-skull rating.'
Coffin Case is a music products company that brought the underground revolution to musicians with the coffin-shaped guitar case. The following years saw a rapid succession of new, innovative, and award-winning products for guitarists, bass players, and drummers, working both on stage and in the studio. Today, Coffin Case continues to introduce more industry 'firsts,' such the Black Kross Skullplate, and receive acclaims from both critics and musicians worldwide.
Visit www.coffincase.com for more information.
The Blood Drive pedal features a classic rich analog distortion and warm boost circuit, but with more gain and tonal control for modern sounds as well as your favorite tones from times past! Guitarist extraordinaire John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON) gives it a 'five-skull rating.'
Coffin Case is a music products company that brought the underground revolution to musicians with the coffin-shaped guitar case. The following years saw a rapid succession of new, innovative, and award-winning products for guitarists, bass players, and drummers, working both on stage and in the studio. Today, Coffin Case continues to introduce more industry 'firsts,' such the Black Kross Skullplate, and receive acclaims from both critics and musicians worldwide.
Visit www.coffincase.com for more information.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
SEBASTIAN BACH GUITARIST 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK REPORTS FROM THE ROAD
Guitarist 'Metal' Mike Chlasciak (SEBASTIAN BACH, HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM) has posted the second installment of his tour diary covering Sebastian Bach's trek as the opening act for GUNS N' ROSES. An excerpt follows: 'There was a bit of hectic rescheduling and re-re-rescheduling when it came to our performance in Puerto Rico. Just a bunch of logistical nightmare, but we are very happy that we made the trip and went to play for everyone. The night before the show there, myself and (other) Bach guitarist Johnny Chromatic took a night out at a town. In pure rock 'n' roll fashion, first it's a stop at a local liquor store, then a long walk across town to see what trouble finds us. Eventually we took a car to old town San Juan, where all the bars are. This trip came in very handy, as after our performance next day, Baz, Axl, his girlfriend, Axl's beautiful assistant, Vanessa, myself and Johnny ended up at one of these bars shooting pool and drinking a little too much. People kinda freaked out when they saw none other than Axl Rose walk right into a local bar in Puerto Rico, but that's rock 'n' roll. The night for me ended at 6 a.m.; woke up with a hangover. I was met with the news that almost everyone else came back to the hotel at 11:30 a.m. That's 11:30, everyone! Can't tell you what happened between 6 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., as I wasn't there, and the stories that I heard are probably not for these pages, ha.'
Read the rest of the diary at this location.
Read the rest of the diary at this location.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
OFFICIUM TRISTE, MEMORY GARDEN CONFIRMED FOR GERMANY'S DOOM SHALL RISE FESTIVAL
Doom Shall Rise, the world's biggest festival exclusively dedicated to doom metal will go into its fifth round. The 2007 edition will once again take place at the Chapel in Göppingen, Germany and the dates are April 27 and April 28. The following bands have been confirmed so far:
CENTURIONS GHOST (UK)
DREAMING (Germany)
EARTHRIDE (USA)
FAITH (Sweden)
FORSAKEN (Malta)
LOW MAN'S TUNE (Germany)
MAEL MORDHA (Ireland)
MEMORY GARDEN (Sweden)
OFFICIUM TRISTE (Netherlands)
OUR SURVIVAL DEPENDS ON US (Austria)
SERPENTCULT (Belgium)
STEREOCHRIST (Hungary)
THE LAST SUPPER (Germany)
THE GATES OF SLUMBER (USA)
More acts will be confirmed soon.
For more information, visit www.doomshallrise.de.
CENTURIONS GHOST (UK)
DREAMING (Germany)
EARTHRIDE (USA)
FAITH (Sweden)
FORSAKEN (Malta)
LOW MAN'S TUNE (Germany)
MAEL MORDHA (Ireland)
MEMORY GARDEN (Sweden)
OFFICIUM TRISTE (Netherlands)
OUR SURVIVAL DEPENDS ON US (Austria)
SERPENTCULT (Belgium)
STEREOCHRIST (Hungary)
THE LAST SUPPER (Germany)
THE GATES OF SLUMBER (USA)
More acts will be confirmed soon.
For more information, visit www.doomshallrise.de.
Friday, November 17, 2006
VELVET REVOLVER IN PRE-PRODUCTION WITH BRENDAN O'BRIEN
VELVET REVOLVER is currently in pre-production for its long-awaited sophomore album with producer Brendan O'Brien. O'Brien has produced or mixed most of the major rock bands of the past 20 years, including PEARL JAM, SOUNDGARDEN, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and AUDIOSLAVE. 'Things are moving quick now, and we are all very excited,' drummer Matt Sorum said in an online posting. 'Rome was not built in a day so I believe everyone will be very happy when [the new CD is] finished.'
VELVET REVOLVER's sophomore album has a working title of 'Libertad'. The band's 2004 debut, 'Contraband', was certified double-platinum for sales in excess of two million copies in the United States.
VELVET REVOLVER's sophomore album has a working title of 'Libertad'. The band's 2004 debut, 'Contraband', was certified double-platinum for sales in excess of two million copies in the United States.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
MANNHAI: PENTAGRAM TRIBUTE SPLIT SINGLE AVAILABLE
MANNHAI, the Finnish group whose current lineup includes singer Pasi Koskinen (ex-AMORPHIS, AJATTARA), has issued the following update:
'MANNHAI has a brand new PENTAGRAM tribute 7' split single with Finnish doom metallers REVEREND BIZARRE out! Both of the bands do one PENTAGRAM cover song on this vinyl released by The Church Within Records. Jürgen Hendlmeier has produced MANNHAI's version of the '70s classic 'Forever My Queen' at Kick out the Jams! studios.
''Under the Sign of the Wolf' single is sold at least at Doom-Dealer and of course at forthcoming MANNHAI gigs. Only 1,000 copies printed, so be quick!'
MANNHAI's latest CD, 'Hellroad Caravan', was released in continental Europe on June 26 via Dockyard 1. The CD, which was issued in Finland on February 15, was recorded at Jive Studios in Helsinki and was described by the band as 'heavier and more guitar-driven' than the group's previous album, 2004's 'The Exploder'.
MANNHAI's 'Spaceball' single entered Finland's national single chart at position No. 1 back in January.
'MANNHAI has a brand new PENTAGRAM tribute 7' split single with Finnish doom metallers REVEREND BIZARRE out! Both of the bands do one PENTAGRAM cover song on this vinyl released by The Church Within Records. Jürgen Hendlmeier has produced MANNHAI's version of the '70s classic 'Forever My Queen' at Kick out the Jams! studios.
''Under the Sign of the Wolf' single is sold at least at Doom-Dealer and of course at forthcoming MANNHAI gigs. Only 1,000 copies printed, so be quick!'
MANNHAI's latest CD, 'Hellroad Caravan', was released in continental Europe on June 26 via Dockyard 1. The CD, which was issued in Finland on February 15, was recorded at Jive Studios in Helsinki and was described by the band as 'heavier and more guitar-driven' than the group's previous album, 2004's 'The Exploder'.
MANNHAI's 'Spaceball' single entered Finland's national single chart at position No. 1 back in January.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
BYZANTINE PREPARES TO RECORD NEW ALBUM
West Virginia's forward-thinking metal band BYZANTINE will tentatively enter the studio December 8 to record the follow-up to 2005's '...And They Shall Take Up Serpents'. They will then take a break from the recording process to support GOD FORBID for two weeks on a tour package also boasting GOATWHORE, MNEMIC and ARSIS. Upon completion of the tour, BYZANTINE will return to the studio to finish recording. Production this time around will again be handled by Aaron Fisher and BYZANTINE for the yet-untitled full-length, due for a 2007 release through Prosthetic Records.
'We have so far 11 songs in the bag and most likely will have 15 penned by the time pre-production starts,' vocalist/guitarist OJ Ojeda previously stated. 'Normally we write 10 and use 10, but riffs are flowing like mad and all four of us are writing material this time, which has been very interesting. All I can say is if this album doesn't kick our first two albums' asses, something is wrong! Some songs are pure thrash, some songs are off time as hell and some songs are depressing and dark. This album WILL be our finest effort.'
In other news, BYZANTINE will appear on the upcoming EYEHATEGOD tribute record, 'For The Sick: A Tribute to Eyehategod', performing the track 'Shoplift'. The record is currently slated for a Feb. 20 release through Season of Mist.
BYZANTINE on tour:
Dec. 01 - Charleston, WV â€" The Sound Factory
With GOD FORBID, MNEMIC, GOATWHORE, ARSIS:
Feb. 02 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Feb. 03 - Greenville, SC - The Handlebar
Feb. 04 - Jacksonville, FL â€" Thee Imperial
Feb. 05 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
Feb. 06 - Orlando, FL - Backbooth
Feb. 07 - St. Petersburg, FL - The Garage
Feb. 09 - Covington, KY - The Mad Hatter
Feb. 10 - Nashville, TN - The Muse
Feb. 11 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Feb. 12 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
Feb. 14 - Huntington, WV â€" Huntington Music Hall
Feb. 16 - Poughkeepsie, NY â€" The Chance
Feb. 17 - Rochester, NY - Penny Arcade
'We have so far 11 songs in the bag and most likely will have 15 penned by the time pre-production starts,' vocalist/guitarist OJ Ojeda previously stated. 'Normally we write 10 and use 10, but riffs are flowing like mad and all four of us are writing material this time, which has been very interesting. All I can say is if this album doesn't kick our first two albums' asses, something is wrong! Some songs are pure thrash, some songs are off time as hell and some songs are depressing and dark. This album WILL be our finest effort.'
In other news, BYZANTINE will appear on the upcoming EYEHATEGOD tribute record, 'For The Sick: A Tribute to Eyehategod', performing the track 'Shoplift'. The record is currently slated for a Feb. 20 release through Season of Mist.
BYZANTINE on tour:
Dec. 01 - Charleston, WV â€" The Sound Factory
With GOD FORBID, MNEMIC, GOATWHORE, ARSIS:
Feb. 02 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Feb. 03 - Greenville, SC - The Handlebar
Feb. 04 - Jacksonville, FL â€" Thee Imperial
Feb. 05 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
Feb. 06 - Orlando, FL - Backbooth
Feb. 07 - St. Petersburg, FL - The Garage
Feb. 09 - Covington, KY - The Mad Hatter
Feb. 10 - Nashville, TN - The Muse
Feb. 11 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Feb. 12 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
Feb. 14 - Huntington, WV â€" Huntington Music Hall
Feb. 16 - Poughkeepsie, NY â€" The Chance
Feb. 17 - Rochester, NY - Penny Arcade
Monday, November 13, 2006
OMNIUM GATHERUM BEGINS RECORDING NEW ALBUM; STUDIO DIARY LAUNCHED
Finnish death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM entered Southeast Studios in Karhula, Finland on November 6 with producer Teemu Aalto to begin recording their third album, tentatively titled 'Stuck Here On Snake's Way'. So far, the drums have been recorded, according to a posting on the group's web site. A studio diary following the band's progress has been launched at this location.
OMNIUM GATHERUM recently inked a deal with Candlelight Records. The band recently uploaded two new tracks to its MySpace profile. The songs â€" 'A Part of God' and 'Undertaker' â€" are taken from the group's latest promotional recording, which the band used to procure its new record deal. The demo marks the first material recorded with brand new OMNIUM GATHERUM vocalist Jukka Pelkonen, who joined the group in May.
OMNIUM GATHERUM parted ways with Nuclear Blast Records last year. The band's latest album, 'Years in Waste', was released in the U.S. in March 2005. The follow-up to 2003's 'Spirits and August Light' was recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, Finland with producer Nino Laurenne and engineer Teemu Aalto.
OMNIUM GATHERUM recently inked a deal with Candlelight Records. The band recently uploaded two new tracks to its MySpace profile. The songs â€" 'A Part of God' and 'Undertaker' â€" are taken from the group's latest promotional recording, which the band used to procure its new record deal. The demo marks the first material recorded with brand new OMNIUM GATHERUM vocalist Jukka Pelkonen, who joined the group in May.
OMNIUM GATHERUM parted ways with Nuclear Blast Records last year. The band's latest album, 'Years in Waste', was released in the U.S. in March 2005. The follow-up to 2003's 'Spirits and August Light' was recorded at Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki, Finland with producer Nino Laurenne and engineer Teemu Aalto.
SEBASTIAN BACH: ACOUSTIC VERSION OF NEW SONG POSTED ONLINE
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued the following update:
'Last Tuesday [Nov. 7], we went to WCCC Radio in Hartford, CT at 2 in the afternoon the day of show to perform three songs live, acoustic, in the studio. We did 'Little Wing' [JIMI HENDRIX cover], 'I Remember You' [SKID ROW], and the brand new song 'By Your Side'. It is always with some amount of trepidation that I enter into these situations live on the radio 'without a net,' not knowing the surroundings or how good the sound is gonna be. Well, I am happy to say that the session went great and I am real happy with how the sound went out on the air live all over Connecticut. Check out 'By Your Side' acoustic version [at this location]... the album version is not acoustic but I am really digging how Metal Mike and Johnny Chromatic pulled this song off without drums or bass. This song was written by [producer] Roy Z [HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON] and myself and will be on the new record coming out in 2007!'
Upcoming SEBASTIAN BACH tour dates (supporting GUNS N' ROSES, unless otherwise noted):
Nov. 13 - Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena
Nov. 15 - Toronto, ONT @ Air Canada Centre
Nov. 16 - Whitby, ONT @ Johnny B's (headline show)
Nov. 17 - Ottawa, ONT @ Scotiabank Place
Nov. 18 - Quebec City, QC @ Colisee Pepsi Arena
Nov. 24 - Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
Nov. 25 - Auburn Hills, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills
Nov. 26 - Toledo, OH @ Headliners (headline show)
Nov. 27 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
Nov. 28 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's (headline show)
Nov. 29 - Milwaukee, WI @ Bradley Center
Dec. 01 - Ames, IA @ Hilton Coliseum
Dec. 02 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
Dec. 04 - Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
Dec. 06 - Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome
Dec. 07 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
Dec. 09 - Spokane, WA @ Big Easy Concert House (headline show)
Dec. 10 - Everett, WA @ Everett Events Center
Dec. 11 - Portland, OR @ Rose Garden Arena
Dec. 13 - Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center - Cal State U
Dec. 14 - Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre (headline show)
Dec. 15 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Coliseum
Dec. 17 - Universal City, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre @ Universal CityWalk
Dec. 19 - Universal City, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre @ Universal CityWalk
Dec. 20 - Universal City, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre @ Universal CityWalk
Jan. 10 - Sacramento, CA @ ARCO Arena T
Jan. 11 - Bakersfield, CA @ Rabobank Arena
Jan. 13 - Reno, NV @ Reno Events Center
Jan. 16 - San Diego, CA @ iPayOne Center
'Last Tuesday [Nov. 7], we went to WCCC Radio in Hartford, CT at 2 in the afternoon the day of show to perform three songs live, acoustic, in the studio. We did 'Little Wing' [JIMI HENDRIX cover], 'I Remember You' [SKID ROW], and the brand new song 'By Your Side'. It is always with some amount of trepidation that I enter into these situations live on the radio 'without a net,' not knowing the surroundings or how good the sound is gonna be. Well, I am happy to say that the session went great and I am real happy with how the sound went out on the air live all over Connecticut. Check out 'By Your Side' acoustic version [at this location]... the album version is not acoustic but I am really digging how Metal Mike and Johnny Chromatic pulled this song off without drums or bass. This song was written by [producer] Roy Z [HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON] and myself and will be on the new record coming out in 2007!'
Upcoming SEBASTIAN BACH tour dates (supporting GUNS N' ROSES, unless otherwise noted):
Nov. 13 - Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena
Nov. 15 - Toronto, ONT @ Air Canada Centre
Nov. 16 - Whitby, ONT @ Johnny B's (headline show)
Nov. 17 - Ottawa, ONT @ Scotiabank Place
Nov. 18 - Quebec City, QC @ Colisee Pepsi Arena
Nov. 24 - Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
Nov. 25 - Auburn Hills, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills
Nov. 26 - Toledo, OH @ Headliners (headline show)
Nov. 27 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
Nov. 28 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's (headline show)
Nov. 29 - Milwaukee, WI @ Bradley Center
Dec. 01 - Ames, IA @ Hilton Coliseum
Dec. 02 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
Dec. 04 - Winnipeg, MB @ MTS Centre
Dec. 06 - Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome
Dec. 07 - Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
Dec. 09 - Spokane, WA @ Big Easy Concert House (headline show)
Dec. 10 - Everett, WA @ Everett Events Center
Dec. 11 - Portland, OR @ Rose Garden Arena
Dec. 13 - Fresno, CA @ Save Mart Center - Cal State U
Dec. 14 - Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre (headline show)
Dec. 15 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Coliseum
Dec. 17 - Universal City, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre @ Universal CityWalk
Dec. 19 - Universal City, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre @ Universal CityWalk
Dec. 20 - Universal City, CA @ Gibson Amphitheatre @ Universal CityWalk
Jan. 10 - Sacramento, CA @ ARCO Arena T
Jan. 11 - Bakersfield, CA @ Rabobank Arena
Jan. 13 - Reno, NV @ Reno Events Center
Jan. 16 - San Diego, CA @ iPayOne Center
DEEP PURPLE FRONTMAN: AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan will embark on a solo tour of Australia in late January in support of his 'Gillan's Inn' album. Confirmed dates are as follows:
Jan. 19 - Melbourne, AUS @ The Palace
Jan. 20 - Sydney, AUS @ Salinas
Jan. 21 - Sydney, AUS @ Revesby Workers
Jan. 23 - Newcastle, AUS @ Panthers
Jan. 25 - Wollongong, AUS @ Shelly's
Jan. 26 - Brisbane, AUS @ The Arena
Jan. 27 - Tweed Heads, AUS @ Twin Towns Services
Jan. 28 - Penrith, AUS @ Evan Theater
Gillan recently completed a five-week North American run to promote 'Gillan's Inn', which he released to celebrate 40 years in the music business. The CD, which came out in April, spans the four decades of Gillan's professional life and features some of his friends as guest performers, including his mates in DEEP PURPLE, the GOO GOO DOLLS, and singer-guitarist Jeff Healey, among many others.
'Gillan's Inn' is a DualDisc, and the DVD side has a track-by-track commentary from Gillan, along with scenes from the recording sessions, rare live footage, and other extras.
DEEP PURPLE recently resumed its two-year-long world tour behind its latest album, 'Rapture of the Deep'.
Jan. 19 - Melbourne, AUS @ The Palace
Jan. 20 - Sydney, AUS @ Salinas
Jan. 21 - Sydney, AUS @ Revesby Workers
Jan. 23 - Newcastle, AUS @ Panthers
Jan. 25 - Wollongong, AUS @ Shelly's
Jan. 26 - Brisbane, AUS @ The Arena
Jan. 27 - Tweed Heads, AUS @ Twin Towns Services
Jan. 28 - Penrith, AUS @ Evan Theater
Gillan recently completed a five-week North American run to promote 'Gillan's Inn', which he released to celebrate 40 years in the music business. The CD, which came out in April, spans the four decades of Gillan's professional life and features some of his friends as guest performers, including his mates in DEEP PURPLE, the GOO GOO DOLLS, and singer-guitarist Jeff Healey, among many others.
'Gillan's Inn' is a DualDisc, and the DVD side has a track-by-track commentary from Gillan, along with scenes from the recording sessions, rare live footage, and other extras.
DEEP PURPLE recently resumed its two-year-long world tour behind its latest album, 'Rapture of the Deep'.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE TO PLAY FREE SHOW IN NEW YORK THIS MONDAY
According to Billboard.com, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE is one of the bands that will play free shows Monday (Nov. 13) to celebrate the launch of Microsoft's new Zune digital audio player. QOTSA will perform in New York. Also scheduled to perform are RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS (Los Angeles) and and T.I. (Atlanta). Venues will be announced on Monday by local blogs and media.
On Thursday (Nov. 9), Microsoft agreed to share revenue from Zune sales with record labels and artists. Forcing the issue was Universal Music Group, which at deadline is the only label named in the program. UMG refused to license its music to the Zune unless it could receive a percentage of each device sold, in addition to standard music licensing fees for downloads and subscriptions.
Read more at Billboard.com.
On Thursday (Nov. 9), Microsoft agreed to share revenue from Zune sales with record labels and artists. Forcing the issue was Universal Music Group, which at deadline is the only label named in the program. UMG refused to license its music to the Zune unless it could receive a percentage of each device sold, in addition to standard music licensing fees for downloads and subscriptions.
Read more at Billboard.com.
Friday, November 10, 2006
DIMEBAG INDUCTED INTO HARD ROCK CAFE DALLAS WALK OF FAME: PHOTOS AVAILABLE
John Austin of the Star-Telegram has issued the following report:
The Dallas Hard Rock Cafe added a star honoring slain guitar player 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott to its walk of fame in a ceremony Thursday night (Nov. 9).
Abbott, along with his brother, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, were part of PANTERA, one of the most acclaimed metal bands of the 1990s.
The brothers were performing with DAMAGEPLAN, a band they formed after leaving PANTERA, when Darrell Abbott was fatally shot onstage in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 8, 2004. He was 38.
The guitarist lived in Dalworthington Gardens at the time of his death and is buried in Arlington.
After the star unveiling, Vinnie Paul Abbott and Darrell's longtime companion, Rita Haney, presented the Dean guitar Darrell Abbott used on PANTERA's '101 Proof' tour. [See photo at this location.]
Last year the pair presented another guitar 'Dime' had owned to the Hard Rock cafe in San Antonio, according to a report in the San Antonio Express-News.
Other musicians with stars in the Dallas walk of fame include Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Texas trio ZZ TOP.
Check out more pictures at the Star-Telegram.
The Dallas Hard Rock Cafe added a star honoring slain guitar player 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott to its walk of fame in a ceremony Thursday night (Nov. 9).
Abbott, along with his brother, drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott, were part of PANTERA, one of the most acclaimed metal bands of the 1990s.
The brothers were performing with DAMAGEPLAN, a band they formed after leaving PANTERA, when Darrell Abbott was fatally shot onstage in Columbus, Ohio, on Dec. 8, 2004. He was 38.
The guitarist lived in Dalworthington Gardens at the time of his death and is buried in Arlington.
After the star unveiling, Vinnie Paul Abbott and Darrell's longtime companion, Rita Haney, presented the Dean guitar Darrell Abbott used on PANTERA's '101 Proof' tour. [See photo at this location.]
Last year the pair presented another guitar 'Dime' had owned to the Hard Rock cafe in San Antonio, according to a report in the San Antonio Express-News.
Other musicians with stars in the Dallas walk of fame include Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Texas trio ZZ TOP.
Check out more pictures at the Star-Telegram.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
DARKEST HOUR FORCED TO DROP OFF SOILWORK TOUR
Washington D.C.-based metallers DARKEST HOUR have issued the following statement:
'We are sorry to announce that we must cancel our upcoming shows in Pittsburgh, Rochester, and Detroit on our curent tour with SOILWORK, MNEMIC, and THREAT SIGNAL. One of the us has a serious health issue that must be addressed immediately. We apologize to all the fans and the other bands, but when you're on tour forever health has to come first. We will see everyone in the U.K. [with BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and MISERY SIGNALS] next month and everyone in the U.S. with a new record next year.'
The affected dates are as follows:
Nov. 09 - Rex Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
Nov. 10 - The Penny Arcade - Rochester, NY
Nov. 11 - Harpo's - Detroit, MI
Pittsburgh, PA-based label A-F Records last month issued a collection of DARKEST HOUR's early recordings prior to the band's signing with Victory. Entitled 'Archives', the set marks DARKEST HOUR's ten-year anniversary and features over an hour of rare and unreleased material, including the band's recordings as early as 'The Misanthrope' EP, recorded in 1995 while the members were in high school. It continues the band's output with 'The Prophecy Fulfilled' from 1997 and singles from vinyl as late as 1998.
'We are sorry to announce that we must cancel our upcoming shows in Pittsburgh, Rochester, and Detroit on our curent tour with SOILWORK, MNEMIC, and THREAT SIGNAL. One of the us has a serious health issue that must be addressed immediately. We apologize to all the fans and the other bands, but when you're on tour forever health has to come first. We will see everyone in the U.K. [with BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and MISERY SIGNALS] next month and everyone in the U.S. with a new record next year.'
The affected dates are as follows:
Nov. 09 - Rex Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA
Nov. 10 - The Penny Arcade - Rochester, NY
Nov. 11 - Harpo's - Detroit, MI
Pittsburgh, PA-based label A-F Records last month issued a collection of DARKEST HOUR's early recordings prior to the band's signing with Victory. Entitled 'Archives', the set marks DARKEST HOUR's ten-year anniversary and features over an hour of rare and unreleased material, including the band's recordings as early as 'The Misanthrope' EP, recorded in 1995 while the members were in high school. It continues the band's output with 'The Prophecy Fulfilled' from 1997 and singles from vinyl as late as 1998.
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