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Sthress Tour

This years edition of the "Sthress Tour" has begun to take shape with Bleeding Through, Zao and Matyr AD currently signed on to perform with another act to be announced shortly. Dates and venues will be rolled out in the coming weeks.
2005-03-07 17:51:24 CST by propheci (source: theprp)

New Staind

STAIND guitarist Mike Mushok has posed the following message on the group's official web site:

"I know it's been sometime but we've been busy finishing up the record and guess what? It's done! We're all really psyched on it also, it's by far the best thing we've ever done. I think that anyone whose ever been a fan will really enjoy these tunes. I find myself listening to it all the time and am really proud of all the songs. I know we all can't wait for everyone to be able to hear it.

"We don't have a positive release date yet, we just finished mixing it last week and go to master it next week. We have a photo shoot coming up this week and are in the discussions regarding the artwork. I know I'm really looking foreword to getting back out on the road and playing these songs live — I can't wait! It's really a record where I don't think we'd have any problem playing all the songs on it."
2005-03-07 17:49:54 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

New Staind

System Confirm

SYSTEM OF A DOWN has confirmed that Disc One ("Mezmerize") from the band's 2-disc set, "Mezmerize/Hypnotize", will be released on May 17, 2005. Disc Two ("Hypnotize") is expected to see a late fall release.

SYSTEM OF A DOWN wrote some thirty tracks for "Mezmerize/Hypnotize" and recorded them at producer Rick Rubin's Laurel Canyon studio between June and November of 2004. The album was produced by Rubin and Daron Malakian and mixed by Andy Wallace, who also mixed "Toxicity" and "Steal This Album!" The new songs are more complex, more progressive, more unorthodox, and more experimental than ever, while retaining the idiosyncratic, ironic and schizophrenic qualities that make SYSTEM OF A DOWN so distinctive. Topics include relationships, the evils of television and corporate mind control, the mysteries of life and death, and a surreal experience at a celebrity baseball game. Some of the song titles are "Radio Video", "Old School Hollywood", "Cigaro", "Lost in Hollywood", "Question", "Vicinity of Obscenity" and "Revenga". The decision to release the two discs six months apart was made simply to give fans time to get into and really live with the music from Disc One before plunging into Disc Two.

"Mezmerize /Hypnotize" will be the follow-up to the nearly six-million-selling "Toxicity" which was released in September 2001 and debuted in the Number One position on the Billboard/Soundscan charts. "Toxicity" generated four Top 10 singles, including the #1 smash "Aerials", and was named "2001's Best Album of the Year" by Spin magazine. Entertainment Weekly named "Mezmerize/Hypnotize" the #1 (of 25) Most Anticipated Album.
2005-03-07 17:48:06 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

New Hurt

The Hurt Process have posted two new demo tracks. you can check them out here
2005-03-02 23:30:54 CST by Hef-D (source: lambgoat)

Ozzfest...

ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and AS I LAY DYING have secured three non-rotating slots on the second stage of this year's Ozzfest. Other acts believed to have been confirmed for the second stage include THE HAUNTED, MASTODON and BURY YOUR DEAD.

Although there has been no official confirmation on the matter, the 10th edition of Ozzfest is expected to be headlined by BLACK SABBATH and IRON MAIDEN. Also believed to be in the running for the festival's main stage are BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and the classic "Among the Living" lineup of ANTHRAX. Other rumored main-stage acts are MEGADETH, DISTURBED and SHADOWS FALL.
2005-03-02 23:27:28 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

DVD Comp

new music video compilation DVD dubbed "Assemblage v1.0" will be released by Grey Two-Eleven Productions on March 22nd. Bands set to be featured on the effort include Thursday, Poison The Well, The Bled, Open Hand and many more. You can find out additional info about the release online at www.graytwoeleven.com.
2005-03-02 23:24:48 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Fuse Tour?

Rumors have been circulating of a Fuse TV sponsored "Slave To The Metal Tour" set to go down this summer. A number of artists are said to be in the running for slots on the trek, including Mudvayne, Motorhead, the classic line-up of Anthrax, Mastodon, Meshuggah, In Flames and more. Expect an official announcement shortly.
2005-03-02 23:24:02 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Soilent Green Complete New Album

Relapse Records recording artists SOILENT GREEN have completed work on their long-awaited new album. The follow up to the band's 2001 release, A Deleted Symphony for the Beaten Down, the as-yet-untitled new SOILENT GREEN album was recorded at Mana Studios, in Tampa, Florida by Producer / Engineer Eric Rutan (PREMONITIONS OF WAR, HATE ETERNAL). Mastering duties are currently underway courtesy of Alan Douches (MASTODON, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN) at West West Side Music. Advance song titles include "Leaves of Three", "Forgive & Regret" and "A Permanent Solution to a Temporary Problem". SOILENT GREEN's forthcoming album is scheduled for a summer, 2005 release date via Relapse.
2005-02-26 13:16:32 CST by propheci

Security?

The main issue I believe was security that night. There are always fucked up people at shows, just no one as fucked up as Nathan Gale. But, from what I understand no one was searched at all... And the owner says metal detectors are a deterrent? Yeah that’s right smart guy they are, but there was no type of deterrent at all that night, not even a half assed patted down.

In general, I am sure most of us can count how many times we were even patted down at a metal show. The other month I went to see Unearth at the Ottobar in Baltimore. Did anyone touch me? No I walked right in. It is like this in many other smaller clubs I have been to as well. I am sure we all have experianced this. They say this guy went out to his car and got a gun and forced his way in. This is true, but at the same time they said security could not do anything. From experience I know that a few things may be true in this situation. One being they were fuckin scared, and who wouldn’t be. Two they get paid around 7-MAYBE 9 an hour and figure its not worth trying to stop them. The third was that they should have gotten a hold of other security and tried to stop him. Sure they did not have weapons maybe but there are other things you can do. At least they called the police and prevented other people from getting hurt.

My point of this rant? Security will change at concerts you can believe that. I personally do not mind getting searched it takes a second. I’d rather have that then someone stab or shoot my ass. The other thing is, here we go again with the backlash against heavy music. There is always stabbings and shit at rap concerts but you don’t hear much about that due to the fact that it happens a lot. All this guy did was put a strain on the scene in general. I expect changes soon, and they may not be for the better. Again this is just my point of view, others may view things differently.

R.I.P Dimebag(1966-2004)

2004-12-09 16:03:52 CST by Hef-D

Little Could Have Been Done...

Mark S. Krzos of Southern Florida's The News-Press reports:

While PANTERA's local fans called Dimebag Darrell's death one of metal's greatest losses — perhaps the most significant death in the genre since OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Randy Rhoads died in a plane crash in 1982 — some nightclub managers and owners maintain it's an isolated incident.

"There's almost nothing you can do to stop something like that," says Ricochet owner Keith Stengel. "The guy sounds like he was really sick."

Gaye Levine, the former manager of the Fort Myers rock club Neptunes, says the shooting that forced the closure of her club earlier this year also couldn't be stopped.

"All metal detectors are is a deterrent," she says. "On the night of our shooting, the man left the club, went out to his car, grabbed a gun and then came back, pointed it the guy at the front door and said, 'I'm goin’ in.' When you have a gun pointed at you, what else can you do?"

Doug Baker, major of operations for the Fort Myers Police Department, said in instances where intent to injure is so strong, there’s little anyone can do to stop them.

"Look at 9/11," he says. "If someone is so bent on committing a violent act — if their will is so strong, it'll be difficult for anyone to stop them. The only thing anyone can do is provide enough security to try and ensure the safety of their customers." Ricochet, which has since become the area's premier club venue for national touring acts, employs the use of metal detectors at some shows.

"We use it if we think there could be a problem," says Stengel, who also requires male patrons to have their shirts tucked in. "We do that so we can see if they're carrying anything." Stengel also says four bouncers guard the stage for every concert, no matter what type of musical genre. Levine hopes that Wednesday's incident doesn’t become a battle cry against rock 'n' roll. "I can see it now ... People here are going to say, 'See, it's not just hip-hop,'" she says. "This is going to be a knee-jerk reaction to a single incident by a deranged person." While PANTERA's local fans called Dimebag Darrell's death one of metal's greatest losses — perhaps the most significant death in the genre since OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Randy Rhoads died in a plane crash in 1982 — some nightclub managers and owners maintain it's an isolated incident. "There's almost nothing you can do to stop something like that," says Ricochet owner Keith Stengel. "The guy sounds like he was really sick." Gaye Levine, the former manager of the Fort Myers rock club Neptunes, says the shooting that forced the closure of her club earlier this year also couldn't be stopped. "All metal detectors are is a deterrent," she says. "On the night of our shooting, the man left the club, went out to his car, grabbed a gun and then came back, pointed it the guy at the front door and said, 'I'm goin’ in.' When you have a gun pointed at you, what else can you do?" Doug Baker, major of operations for the Fort Myers Police Department, said in instances where intent to injure is so strong, there’s little anyone can do to stop them. "Look at 9/11," he says. "If someone is so bent on committing a violent act — if their will is so strong, it'll be difficult for anyone to stop them. The only thing anyone can do is provide enough security to try and ensure the safety of their customers." Ricochet, which has since become the area's premier club venue for national touring acts, employs the use of metal detectors at some shows. "We use it if we think there could be a problem," says Stengel, who also requires male patrons to have their shirts tucked in. "We do that so we can see if they're carrying anything." Stengel also says four bouncers guard the stage for every concert, no matter what type of musical genre. Levine hopes that Wednesday's incident doesn’t become a battle cry against rock 'n' roll. "I can see it now ... People here are going to say, 'See, it's not just hip-hop,'" she says. "This is going to be a knee-jerk reaction to a single incident by a deranged person."
2004-12-09 15:45:23 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Killer Made People Uncomfortable

The man suspected of fatally shooting DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell and three others during a concert in Columbus last night liked to hang out a tattoo parlor near his house and was a member of the local Eagles lodge, according to the Associated Press.

But no one at those places knew much about 25-year-old Nathan Gale (photo), who police say walked on stage at the Alrosa Villa nightclub and opened fire as the band DAMAGEPLAN began its set.

Lucas Bender manages the tattoo parlor across the street from Gale's Marysville apartment. He says Gale used to talk about music but that he never mentioned DAMAGEPLAN or its predecessor PANTERA. Bender says Gale sometimes made customers uncomfortable by staring at them and that he often hung around when he wasn't wanted.

Marysville police say Gale has been arrested for trespassing and driving with a suspended license but wasn't known as a troublemaker.
2004-12-09 15:44:00 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Dimebag Darrell, Four Others Killed In Shooting

Dimebag Darrell, guitarist for Damageplan and Pantera, was killed during a shooting spree at a Columbus, Ohio, nightclub Wednesday night. He was 38.

Darrell, real name Darrell Abbott, was among the five people killed during the incident. Also dead are the gunman, 25-year-old Nathan Gale of nearby Marysville, Ohio, and two fans, Nathan Bray, 23, and Erin Halk, 29, according to Columbus Police Department public information officer Sherry Mercurio. Gale also wounded two people.

Damageplan had just begun their first song in front of approximately 250 people at Alrosa Villa when the gunman jumped onstage, made a comment about Pantera, and began firing at close range into Darrell's body, shooting him several times before opening fire on the crowd.

A patrol officer nearby, James Niggemeyer, heard the call of shots fired at 10:18 p.m. and by 10:20 p.m. had snuck inside the club through a back door, according to public information officer Sergeant Brent Mull. After entering, Niggemeyer, who had no backup, confronted the gunman onstage, where he observed one victim and Gale holding a hostage by the neck.

"The officer was able to strategically gun this guy down before he was able to kill his hostage, and it appeared that he was about to kill his hostage," Mull said at a press conference Thursday (December 9). "The suspect had the hostage in a headlock situation and had his firearm out shooting, and it's believed he was about to take his gun to the hostage."

But the hostage wriggled out of the way slightly, Mull said, and the officer was able to kill the shooter with a single shotgun blast as the hostage escaped uninjured. One eyewitness told CNN that Gale reloaded his gun during the shooting spree. The Columbus Dispatch described the gunman as a tall, bald, heavyset man in a Columbus Blue Jackets jersey and jeans.

The fifth victim's name and those of the two wounded have not yet been released, but the club's manager told the Dispatch that one of the wounded was a security guard who had tried to wrestle the attacker's gun away.

"If the officer hadn't acted when he did and how he did, we'd probably be looking at more dead, because this guy was actively shooting," Mull said. Following the incident, police took more than 200 patrons onto three city-donated buses, where they were interviewed by some 60 police detectives.

"The ones that were inside and witnessed this ran for their lives and were in fear for their lives," Mull said. "They are victims too, and we want to take care of them."

One of the witnesses, his jeans torn and soaked with blood, told CNN he jumped onstage and attempted to give Darrell CPR before paramedics arrived.

Police have interviewed friends and relatives of the shooter, attempting to establish a motive for his actions. "We may never know the motive for this," Mull said, "unless he left a note somewhere else."

Searching Gale's residence is the next step of the investigation, as is analyzing amateur video footage taken of the incident, which homicide investigators are looking at now, Mull said. The venue had no surveillance footage. Mull also said he had been told there was no metal detector at the club, though he could not confirm that at press time and a club spokesperson could not be reached.
2004-12-09 14:40:35 CST by propheci (source: mtv)

Dimebag Darrell, Four Others Killed In Shooting

Dimebag Darrell, guitarist for Damageplan and Pantera, was killed during a shooting spree at a Columbus, Ohio, nightclub Wednesday night. He was 38.

"The ones that were inside and witnessed this ran for their lives and were in fear for their lives," Mull said. "They are victims too, and we want to take care of them."

One of the witnesses, his jeans torn and soaked with blood, told CNN he jumped onstage and attempted to give Darrell CPR before paramedics arrived.

The Crue Reunites

Tonight the original Motley Crue Line up with Tommy Lee and Vince Neil played their first show together in 5 years in LA. The tour is slated to start in Febuary.
2004-12-07 00:08:49 CST by Hef-D

Gratitude

Gratitude is the new band from Jonah Matranga (onelinedrawing, Far) and Mark Weinberg (Crumb). Their forthcoming self-titled debut album is set for release in March 2005 on Atlantic Records. Watch for Gratitude on tour with Jimmy Eat World in November.
2004-10-29 20:34:21 CST by propheci

Robotic Empire to Release Picture Disc by Cursive

Robotic Empire is honored and excited to announce our plans to release a limited picture disc 10" by the amazing Omaha, Nebraska quintet Cursive. Consisting of two CD-singles compiled onto one glorious vinyl record, the songs "Art Is Hard" and "The Recluse" from their phenomenal album The Ugly Organ will be joined by three fantastic but rarely-heard B-sides "Sinner's Serenade", "Once" and "Adapt". Roughly 2750 copies will be available this December.
2004-10-29 20:29:52 CST by propheci

Sub Pop to Release Postal Service Vinyl

Sub Pop Records is proud to announce the release of "Give Up" by the Postal Service on vinyl, out November 9th. This release is a fancy colored, 180 gram vinyl two disc number with "Give Up" on LP one and all the b-sides on LP two. It also comes with a two sided poster with the EP art on either side and a really cool booklet with lyrics and fancy pictures.
2004-10-29 19:23:40 CST by propheci

Mastodon Announces Tour

Mastodon have announced their second tour of 2004 in support of their new album 'Leviathan.' Mastodon has been added to the Slayer-fronted Jagermeister Music Tour, which begins this weekend in St. Louis, MO.
2004-10-29 19:17:20 CST by propheci (source: Relapse Records)

Pig Destroyer to Tour UK in November

Pig Destroyer have announced their first tour of 2004 in support of their latest assault, 'Terrifyer.' Pig Destroyer will kick off a week-long UK headlining tour beginning November 12th in Nottingham at the Old Angel. The tour will conclude on November 19th in London with a special release party at the Garage. Joining Pig Destroyer on the Terrorizer Magazine-sponsored tour will be explosive grind unit Total Fucking Destruction, featuring drummer / vocalist Richard Hoak (ex-Brutal Truth), punishing doom duo Halo and the UK's Narcosis.
2004-10-29 19:12:19 CST by propheci (source: Relapse Records)

Shadows Fall Lead Singer Ill

Lead singer, Brian Fair, of Shadows Fall was recently diagnosed with not only strep throat but also laryngitis. However, he refuses to cancel any performances because of it. "I have never cancelled a show due to poor health and don't plan on it now. The support of our fans means the world to us and I would never do anything to let them down."

The band is currently on the Devastation Across the Nation Tour with Damageplan and The Haunted. Shadows Fall will also be performing on MTV2's Headbangers Ball this weekend as part of the show's Halloween special hosted by Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed and Jonathan Davis of Korn.
2004-10-29 19:07:22 CST by propheci

New Nine Inch Nails Album in the Works

The mixing of the new NIN record has begun with Alan Moulder. Halo 19 will be entitled "With Teeth", not the previously rumored "bleedthrough". Reznor also disclosed that the album is due out in March 2005. In addition, the deluxe edition of "The Downward Spiral" will be released on November 23rd.
2004-10-29 15:36:22 CST by propheci

Nothings Wrong

DevilDriver have reciently compleated their video for the track "Nothings Wrong". You can view it here
2004-10-12 13:34:59 CST by Hef-D (source: www.devildriver.com)

Hatebreed Dates

Dates are being solidified for the upcoming Hatebreed, Terror, Full Blown Chaos, and No Warning tour. Here's the latest:

11/24 Hartford CT @ Webster Theatre
11/26 Albany NY @ Saratoga Winners
11/27 Syracuse NY @ Club Tundra
11/28 Erie PA @ Forward Hall
11/29 Allentown PA @ Crocodile Café
11/30 Towson MD @ Recher
12/1 Springfield VA @ Jaxx
12/2 Norfolk VA @ Norva
12/3 Winston-Salem NC @ Ziggy's
12/4 Atlanta GA @ Masquerade
12/5 Charleston SC @ Music Farm
12/7 Jacksonville FL @ Freebird w/ Sick Of It All
12/10 New Orleans LA @ House of Blues w/ Sick Of It All
2004-10-12 13:31:32 CST by Hef-D (source: lambgoat)

Mudvayne Film Video

Mudvayne will be filming a video for their new track "Fucking Determined" at the Avalon in New York, NY on October 17th. Mudvayne teamed with producer Dave Fortman (Evanescence, Superjoint Ritual) on the follow-up to The End Of All Things To Come, due out in early 2005.
2004-10-12 13:28:19 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Mega Video

Megadeth's video for their track "Die Dead Enough" has finally made its way online, you can find it here.
2004-10-12 13:25:42 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Haunting Clips

Germany's Hammer magazine is currently hosting five songs from the upcoming THE HAUNTED album, "rEVOLVEr" at their web site. Check out streaming Real Media versions of the tracks "No Compromise", "99", "All Against All", "Sweet Relief" and "My Shadow" at this location.

THE HAUNTED's fourth album, "rEVOLVEr", is scheduled for release in Europe on October 19 through Century Media Records (one day earlier internationally).
2004-10-12 13:23:28 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

New Deftones Album Due Spring 2005

The Deftones are preparing to complete their next album due out in Spring 2005.
2004-09-28 10:08:00 CST by propheci

New Deftones Album Due Spring 2005

The Deftones are preparing to complete their next album due out in Spring 2005.
2004-09-28 10:07:51 CST by propheci

Remember.... Never

Incase you did not see it yet and want to Remembering Never's video for their track "Incisions" is now available online, you can check out the Lex Halaby (Killswitch Engage, Chimaira) directed clip here
2004-08-31 14:03:28 CST by Hef-D (source: www.farretstyle.com)

Out Today

Check out (a few of) what is hitting record stores on Tuesday (8/31):

Lamb Of God - Ashes Of The Wake (Epic)
Papa Roach - Getting Away With Murder (Geffen)
Skindred - Babylon (Lava)

2004-08-31 13:57:43 CST by Hef-D (source: Shoutweb)

Resistance From The East

SICK OF IT ALL, 7 SECONDS, THE BONES, SLAPSHOT, WALLS OF JERICHO, UNEARTH and RAMALLAH will be teaming up for the 2004 edition of the Eastpak Resistance European tour, set to kick off November 5 in Geneva, Switzerland. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Nov. 05 - Vernier Sur Rock - Geneva, SWI
Nov. 06 - Sala Jam – Bergara, SPA
Nov. 07 - Transbordeur – Lyon, FRA
Nov. 08 - La Gabbia - Bassano del Grappa, ITA
Nov. 09 - Temporock – Gualtieri, ITA
Nov. 10 - LKA – Stuttgart, GER
Nov. 11 - Petofi Csarnok – Budapest, HUN
Nov. 12 - Loewensaal – Nuernberg, GER
Nov. 13 - Capitol – Hannover, GER
Nov. 14 - O13 – Tilburg, NETH
Nov. 15 - Elysee Monmartre – Paris, FRA
Nov. 16 - Schlachthof – Wiesbaden, GER
Nov. 17 - Arena – Wien, AUT
Nov. 18 - Klub Studio (old Club 38) – Krakow, POL
Nov. 19 - Huxleys - Berlin, GER
Nov. 20 - Reithalle - Dresden, GER
Nov. 21 - Markthalle - Hamburg, GER
Nov. 22 - Vega – Copenhagen, DEN
Nov. 23 - Melkweg – Amsterdam, NETH
Nov. 24 - NBA – Sheffield, UK
Nov. 25 - Studio 24 - Edinburgh, UK
Nov. 26 - Astoria - London, UK
Nov. 27 - Fun Box Amalie Halle - Essen, GER
Nov. 28 - Ancienne Belgique – Brussels, BEL

Last year's Eastpak Resistance tour featured headliners SUICIDAL TENDENCIES alongside MADBALL, IGNITE, DEATH BY STEREO, SWORN ENEMY, BACKFIRE!, LENGTH OF TIME and KNUCKLEDUST.
2004-08-31 13:54:30 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Resistance From The East

Escape Video

The full-length final edit of The Dillinger Escape Plan's video for their track "Panasonic Youth" has finally made its way online, you can see it here.
2004-08-31 13:50:26 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Dillinger Interview

Lambgoat posted an interview a week or so ago they did with Dillinger Escape Plan You can check it out here if you did not read it yet.
2004-08-23 22:28:39 CST by Hef-D (source: lambgoat)

FATA Update

Contrary to some rumors, From Autumn To Ashes are still together. Bassist Mike Pilato recently left the group, and according to the band, "[it] is a very upsetting fact, but it's not grounds for a breakup." Josh Newton, who has done time with Reggie And The Full Effect, Shiner, and Unsane, will be filling in temporarily. Meanwhile, the group was recently in Brooklyn with director Paul Brown working on a video for "Lilacs and Lolita." Additionally, FATA has also been working on their next album with new guitarist Jon Cox. Expect to hear some of the new material during their upcoming tour with Killswitch Engage
2004-08-23 22:25:49 CST by Hef-D (source: lambgoat)

System Teaser

System Of A Down will release the as-yet-untitled follow-up to Toxicity this fall. Check out a teaser site here. Much more info on the release is expected soon.
2004-08-23 22:24:07 CST by Hef-D (source: shoutweb)

LOG Preview

A two-song preview of the forthcoming LAMB OF GOD album, "Ashes of the Wake", has been posted online at www.lambofgod.tv. The tracks available for listening in streaming audio are the album's first single/video, "Laid to Rest", and a song called "What I've Become".

As previously reported, "Ashes of the Wake" is scheduled for release on August 31 through Epic Records. The follow-up to 2003's "As the Palaces Burn" was produced by Machine (WHITE ZOMBIE, (HED)P.E., PITCHSHIFTER, ONE MINUTE SILENCE) and includes guest appearances by former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and ex-TESTAMENT axeman Alex Skolnick.
2004-08-23 22:19:12 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Machine Head 10 Years...

Last Night I was able to witness Machine Heads' 10 year Anniversery show in Philly. And it was a show to remember. They played the whole "Burn My Eyes" Album from front to back. We saw a few people with Cameras which maybe me think about a possible DVD in the works, but we shall see. Here is a review from the Machine Head forum I don't think I could write it any Better...

This show was unbelievable, i cannot express how lucky i felt to be there as a fan of 7 years to witness something so awesome. There are so many reasons why MH are so special to so many people, maybe it;s that fact that unlike most of their peers of ten years past, they can still deliver the same caliber performance they did when they first entered in the heavy metal scene, or maybe it's the honesty and sincerity the band has always had with their fans. Or probably the most obvious would have to be the great music they put out, either way "MH's the best, that's the point".

Their opening music was Realize, Real Eyes, Real Lies, which the band didn't play but it came through the PA. But then they did something i've only heard through many upon many bootlegs. They did they ol'school desire to fire intro into Davidian, needless to say the shit hit the fan. Some people got it, some people didn;t but that was okay, i guess you just had to be that kind of fan to understand. They ripped into Old, then of course into A thousand Lies which came out so awesome. None But My Own was a little off key, unfortunately one of Robbs strings wasn;t tuned correctly, you might see/hear that on the dvd. Oh yeah on that note i saw about 4 or 5 people shooting the set from all angles so if you pray hard we might get that dvd we've all been waiting for.

Back to the subject, NBMO came out great. Then one of my all time favs the Rage to Overcome, it was monstrous! McClain made the drums sound gigantic and i still can hear a whole bunch of people saying "holy shit" including myself. Following the order, Death Church was heavy beyond all hell we all know where that one went. The only time i;ve heard Nation on fire was when they played it during the TBR tour and they cut the heavy part out. It was really awesome to hear the full version. Blood for Blood was awesome, i should mention Phil did a lot of improvs on the solos which were definitely cool and Robb was on target with his.

I;m your god now was flawless and they did a few covers with Mark Hunter from Chimaira on stage including Creeping Death, Walk, Livewire and one more i think. Closed the set off with Block of course and shit you had to see all four of those dudes in a group hug on stage, very emotional for those dudes and I;m so happy for those guys.
Thank You Machine Head for an amazing night, you guys are amazing.
2004-08-10 00:44:38 CST by Hef-D

Sense Field & Juliana Theory Record

Sense Field's Chris Evenson and The Juliana Theory's Brett Detar have teamed up under the name Belasana to record a track for Nettwerk Records' forthcoming Christmas album. The holiday compilation cd, "Maybe This Christmas Tree", is scheduled for release on October 5th and features previously unreleased and released tracks from Death Cab for Cutie, Copeland, The Polyphonic Spree, and Pedro the Lion among others.

The Juliana Theory is scheduled to begin recording its fourth album next month in Los Angeles. Due out in early 2005, it will be the first release on the band's own Paper Fist imprint label through Rykodisc.
2004-07-23 16:04:27 CST by propheci

Metal Blade Records Sign Goatwhore

Metal Blade Records Inc. has officially signed the New Orleans based black metal band Goatwhore. Goatwhore will tour from now until late October. A new album on Metal Blade is planned for mid-2005.
2004-07-23 16:03:14 CST by propheci

Vagrant Records Signs Senses Fail

Vagrant Records is proud to announce the signing of Senses Fail. Their Vagrant debut "Let It Enfold You" will be in stores on September 7th.
2004-07-17 14:30:48 CST by propheci

UFC Ultimate Beatdowns Vol. 1 Metal

On August 24th, DRT Entertainment will release UFC Ultimate Beatdowns Vol. 1 Metal. Here is the tracklisting for the release:

UFC Intro - "Optimus Bellum Domitor"
Slayer - "Warzone"
Damageplan - "Blunt Force Trauma"
Hatebreed - "Live For This"
American Head Charge - "Cowards"
Shadows Fall - "Power of I and I"
Sepultura - "Bullet The Blue Sky"
Fear Factory - "Slave Labor"
Icepick (feat. Jamey Jasta and Lord Ezac) - "Born to Crush You"
Killswitch Engage - "Breath Life"
Chimaira - "Indifferent to Suffering"
Stemm - "Face The Pain"
UPO - "It's Alright"
Index Case - "Listen"
Black Flood Diesel - "Lost Cause"
Scars Of Life - "Dying Here"
2004-07-15 20:13:34 CST by propheci

Story of the Year, Lostprophets, etc. to Tour

Story of the Year, Lostprophets, My Chemical Romance, and Letter Kills will be on tour together, starting 9/17 in Tuscon, AZ, and ending on 10/16 in Chicago, IL.
2004-07-15 20:11:29 CST by propheci

New Bjork Album Due August 31st

Elektra/Atlantic recording artist Bjork has unveiled details of her upcoming new album, dubbed Medulla. This will be her seventh solo studio work, and first since 2001's Vespertine. Release date is August 31st.

Produced and arranged by Bjork (with co-production on four tracks by her frequent associate, Mark Bell), Medulla represents another landmark recording for one of modern music's most ingenious and inventive artists. The album sees Bjork exploring the rich potential and remarkable range of the human voice. Much of the collection features the inimitable singer performing over percussive beats created by some of today's masters of human beatboxing, including Japan's Dokaka, the UK's Shlomo, and former Roots member, Rahzel.

In addition to its unique voice-based backdrops, the album will also feature Faith No More/Mr. Bungle frontman Mike Patton, Inuit throat singer Tagaq, classical singer/human trombonist Gregory Purnhagen (Philip Glass, Gavin Bryars), and two full choir groups: the Icelandic Choir and the London Choir. And finally, it will include the track "Submarine," a powerful Bjork-penned duet with legendary art-rock singer/songwriter Robert Wyatt.
2004-07-15 20:09:58 CST by propheci

New Entombed U.S. Release Date Set

Candlelight Records today confirms August 10 as the long-awaited release date for the new album from Sweden's Entombed. Inferno w/Averno is the eighth studio album from the three-time Scandinavian Grammy Award nominated five-piece.

Recorded at famed Atlantis Studios in Stockholm (Abba, Lenny Kravitz), Inferno w/bonus US disc Averno was produced by Entombed and Per Gunnerfeldt (best known for his work with The Hives, (Int) Noise Conspiracy). The album finds Entombed in unmistakable raw form and features some of their best material to date. Released in Europe during 2003, Inferno w/Averno's US release is an impressive 2cd package that features a wealth of extra material and enhancements not available on the European export. With fall US touring plans already in the works, it is going to be a widely exposed album and year-long priority.
2004-07-12 12:45:44 CST by propheci

Axis of Justice Concert Series

July 17th at The Avalon in Hollywood (1735 N. Vine St.) featuring:
Jurassic 5
Pete Yorn
Serj Tankian (of System of a Down)
The Nightwatchman (Tom Morello)
Brad Wilk (of Audioslave)
Ray Witter
and special guests!
2004-07-09 23:24:25 CST by propheci

Saddle Creek Records Update

The Good Life is set to release their third full-length, Album of the Year CD/LP, on August 10th. Pre-orders have started now and will ship out July 27th. The band also recently released the 6 song EP, Lovers Need Lawyers, on May 18th, 2004 as a precursor to Album of the Year. Check out the Lovers Need Lawyers EP in stores now.

Beep Beep will release their debut full-length, Business Casual, on August 24th. Beep Beep consists of Eric Bemberger, Chris Hughes, Joel Petersen, and Mike Sweeney.

The Faint have finally finished the follow-up to 2001's mind-blowing and genre-busting Danse Macabre. Three years in the making and worth it, Wet From Birth will once again turn the heads of club-goers and punk-rockers everywhere when the record is released on Tuesday, September 14th. Pre-orders will start August 3rd and will begin shipping August 31st.

The Faint will also make their first Japanese visit this August at Japan's famed Summer Sonic Festival. The dates are below. US and European Tours will start at the beginning of October. Dates for those will come soon.

The Faint Japan Tour Dates
08.07 Sat. Osaka, Japan Summer Sonic Festival / Open Air & INTEX
08.08 Sun. Tokyo, Japan Summer Sonic Festival / Marine Stadiu
2004-07-09 23:22:09 CST by propheci

New Prodigy Album Due on Sept. 14th

On September 14th, The Prodigy will return with their long awaited new album, Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned. Guests on the new record include Liam Gallagher of Oasis, Juliette Lewis, Princess Superstar and Twista.

The tracklisting for the album is as follows:
01. Spitfire
02. Girls
03. Memphis Bells
04. Get Up Get Off
05. Hot Ride
06. Wake Up Call
07. Action Radar
08. Medusa's Path
09. Phoenix
10. You'll Be Under My Wheels
11. The Way It Is
12. Shootdown
2004-07-09 23:18:53 CST by propheci

Portugal. The Man to Start Recording EP

Portugal. The Man, the new band featuring John Gourley and Zack Carothers from Anatomy Of A Ghost, will hit the studio on July 15th to begin recording an EP that will be made available online for free in August. The EP is being co-produced by members of Vaux. Portugal. The Man will make their live debut on August 14th at the Meow Meow in Portland, OR with Acceptance, Crosstide and The Burning Room.
2004-07-09 23:17:50 CST by propheci

American Head Charge Signs with Nitrus/DRT

American Head Charge has signed to independent Nitrus/DRT Entertainment. The band is currently recording in Westlake Studios in Los Angels with producer Greg Fidelman. The band's follow-up album, as yet untitled, is scheduled for November 2004.
2004-07-09 23:13:32 CST by propheci

Unearth Make Highest Charting Metal Blade Debut

Unearth "The Oncoming Storm" debuts at #105 on the Billboard Top 200 with 13,373 sold. This makes it the highest charting Metal Blade debut in history. Some other chart positions include:

Debut #1 Billboard Heatseekers
Debut #17 Billboard Top Hard Music Albums
Debut #5 Billboard Hard Music Albums Core Stores
Debut #4 Street Pulse Independent Artist Sales
Debut #23 Street Pulse National Sales
2004-07-09 23:11:04 CST by propheci

Version 0.5

Shenoah (Ex-Chimaira, Ex-Acolderyear) will be performing their first live show with their new vocalist Rob Montague at Peabody's in Cleveland, OH on July 17th. For now, the group are currently in the studio finishing up a few new tracks for their debut EP, "Version 0.5".
2004-06-22 14:21:03 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Shadows Fall European Tour

SHADOWS FALL have lined up the following European tour dates during June/July:

Jun. 22 - Oxford, UK - Zodiac
Jun. 24 - Utrecht, NETH - Tivoli
Jun. 25 - Herne, GER - Gysenberg Hall (Pressure Fest)
Jun. 27 - Dessel, BEL - Graspop Metal Meeting
Jun. 29 - Athens, GRE - Platoon Club
Jul. 01 - Köln, GER - Live Music Hall *
Jul. 02 - Osnabrück, GER - Hyde Park *
Jul. 04 - Roitzschjora, GER - With Full Force

* w/ FEAR FACTORY, EKTOMORF, CHIMAIRA

As previously reported, Century Media Records has set a September 21 release date for the new SHADOWS FALL album, "The War Within". The follow-up to the band's critically acclaimed disc, "The Art of Balance", the new album was produced again by Zeuss (HATEBREED) at Planet Z Studios in the band's home state of Massachusetts. "The War Within", the band's fourth full-length release, features 10 tracks of sonic devastation and is said to be the group's "most unrelenting, yet dynamic offering that further proves why they are the undisputed leaders of their genre."

"The War Within" track listing:

01. The Light The Blinds
02. Enlightened By The Cold
03. Act of Contrition
04. What Drives The Weak
05. Stillness
06. Inspiration On Demand
07. The Power of I and I
08. Ghosts of Past Failure
09. Eternity Is Within
10. Those Who Can Not Speak
2004-06-22 14:20:22 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

No Palooza

The 2004 edition of the Lollapalooza tour has been abruptly cancelled due to poor ticket sales, according to the event's official web site. "This morning (June 22), tour organizers and concert promoters, faced with several million dollars of losses, made the very tough decision to pull the tour," the site says.

"My heart aches along with the bands, and all of our employees, whose hard work developed one of the most exciting and important tours that this nation was to see," says Lollapalooza co-founder Perry Farrell. "My heart is broken."

Adds booking agent/tour co-founder Marc Geiger, "I am in utter disbelief that a concert of this stature, with the most exciting line-up I've seen in years did not galvanize ticket sales. I'm surprised that given the great bands and the reduced ticket prices that we didn't have enough sales to sustain the tour. Concert promoters across the country are facing similar problems. Many summer tours are experiencing weak ticket sales."
2004-06-22 14:17:54 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Underoath Video

Underoath have posted the video for their buzzing new single "Reinventing Your Exit" at chasingsafety.com. Underoath will drop their hotly anticipated new album, They’re Only Chasing Safety, on June 15th through Solid State
2004-06-16 14:06:06 CST by Hef-D (source: shoutweb)

Rock Music Is Evil

"The Truth for Youth" is a collection of full-color Christian comics that are said to be "packed with the absolute truth regarding moral issues young people are face with everyday. Sometimes the truth hurts. But you've got to deal with it."
Learn about the "evils" of rock music via this online comic book, dubbed "Wasted Words: The Truth About Rock Music".
2004-06-16 14:03:45 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

DevilDriver Shoot Video

DEVILDRIVER, the new band fronted by former COAL CHAMBER singer Dez Fafara, will be filming a video for an as-yet-unspecified track off their self-titled debut album on June 27. The video will be shot in the group's rehearsal space in Santa Barbara, "so people can get a feel of what the band does on a daily basis," according to a posting on DEVILDRIVER's web site. Directing the clip will be a friend of the band, Joe Lynch.

DEVILDRIVER had previously shot videos for the songs "Nothing's Wrong?" and "I Could Care Less".
2004-06-16 14:01:45 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Murder Of A Track Listing

A Perfect Murder have finalized the track listing for their new album "Unbroken", here's how it looks:

01 - "Jaded"
02 - "Possessed"
03 - "Time Bomb"
04 - "Speak Without Faith"
05 - "Slave To The Clock"
06 - "Unbroken"
07 - "No Truce"
08 - "Eye For An Eye"
09 - "Savior"
10 - "Bouc Emissaire"
11 - "Die With Regret"
12 - "No Pulse In My Veins"
13 - "Another Day, Another Plague"
The effort is expected out in stores on July 13th through Victory.
2004-06-16 13:59:39 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Ministry Stream

Ministry's new album "Houses Of The Molé" can now be streamed online in its entirety here. The album will see a release through Sanctuary next week on June 22nd.
2004-06-16 13:58:33 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

LOG Update

According to an ad in the August 2004 issue of Revolver magazine (page 106), LAMB OF GOD's new album, "Ashes of The Wake", will be released on August 31 through Epic Records. The ad also displays what might be the cover art for the new album.

As previously reported, the follow-up to 2003's "As the Palaces Burn" is currently being recorded in the band's hometown of Richmond, VA with producer Machine (WHITE ZOMBIE, (HED)P.E., PITCHSHIFTER, ONE MINUTE SILENCE) and is tentatively set for a late summer release through Epic Records. "Ashes of the Wake" is the third full-length studio release from LAMB OF GOD. Guest musicians on the CD include former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and ex-TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE axeman Alex Skolnick. LAMB OF GOD along with HATEBREED and SLIPKNOT, are set as the only non-rotating bands on the Ozzfest 2004 second stage.
2004-06-05 15:57:19 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Slipknot Track

The SLIPKNOT song "Scream", which is featured as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of the band's latest album, "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)", can be downloaded in MP3 format at this location.

As previously reported, "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)", sold 242,683 copies in the U.S. in its first week of release to debut at No. 2 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. "Vol. 3 (The Subliminal Verses)" is the follow-up to "Iowa", which registered a first-week sales tally of more than 254,000 copies back in September 2001 to enter The Billboard 200 chart at No. 3.
2004-06-05 15:56:05 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Dillinger

The Dillinger Escape Plan recently filmed a video for their track "Panasonic Youth" in Philadelphia, PA with director Josh Graham (Neurosis, Isis). For more info on the shoot, check here. The Dillinger Escape Plan's new album "Miss Machine" will see a July 20th release date through Relapse.
2004-06-05 15:53:34 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Dillinger Escape Plan Dates

Relapse Records recording artists THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN have announced forthcoming tour dates in support of their highly anticipated new album, "Miss Machine". "Miss Machine" will be released on July, 20 in the U.S. and August 2 in Europe.

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will kick off a five-week European headlining tour beginning June 5 with an appearance at the U.K.'s Download Festival, where the band will share the main stage alongside hard music giants LINKIN PARK, THE STOOGES, THE HIVES and DISTILLERS. In addition to DILLINGER's European headlining dates, the band will also make high-profile performances as part of Finland's Provinssirock Festival (alongside DAVID BOWIE, BLACK EYED PEAS, etc), Belgium's Graspop Festival (alongside IRON MAIDEN, MASTODON, MINISTRY) and France's Fury Festival (alongside SLIPKNOT, MESHUGGAH) among others. The 26-city tour will conclude on July 10 in Moutier, Switzerland.

Immediately following their European dates, DILLINGER will launch a month-long U.S. headlining tour. Titled the "F$#king With The Lights On" tour, the four-week trek will kick off on July 18h in Baltimore, Maryland and is scheduled to conclude August 17 in New York City with additional dates pending. Support on the DILLINGER tour will be provided by a host of up-and-coming acts including THE BRONX, PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS, DECEHEDRON, READ YELLOW, DAUGHTERS and others.

At the conclusion of the North American tour, DILLINGER will head back to Europe to perform amongst the headliners of Belgium's Pukkelpop and the United Kingdom's heralded Reading and Leeds Festivals (alongside THE WHITE STRIPES, MORRISSEY, THURSDAY) respectively.

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN tour dates:

Jun. 05 - Donington Park, UK @ Download
Jun. 06 - Hamburg, GER @ Rock Im Park
Jun. 08 - Manchester, UK @ Manchester University
Jun. 09 - Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse
Jun. 10 - London, UK @ The Garage
Jun. 11 - Exeter, UK @ Phoenix Arts Centre
Jun. 12 - Cardiff, UK @ Engine Room
Jun. 14 - Berlin, GER @ Magnet Club
Jun. 15 - Hamburg, GER @ Logo
Jun. 17 - Hultsfred, SWE @ Hultsfred Festival
Jun. 19 - Seinajoki, FIN @ Provinssirock Festival
Jun. 22 - Oslo, NOR @ Garage
Jun. 23 - Copenhagen, DEN @ Stengade
Jun. 24 - Eindhoven, NETH @ Effenaar
Jun. 25 - Dessel, BEL @ Graspop Metal Meeting
Jun. 26 - Le Mans, FRA @ Fury Festival
Jun. 27 - Vienna, AUT @ Danube Festival
Jun. 28 - Munich, GER @ Garage
Jun. 30 - Paris, FRA @ Locomotiv
Jul. 02 - Den Haag, NETH @ State X Festival
Jul. 04 - Belfort, FRA @ Les Eurockenees Festival
Jul. 06 - Palermo, ITA @ Bloom
Jul. 07 - Pinerella Di Cervia, ITA @ Rock Plant
Jul. 08 - Lecce, ITA @ Open Air Festival
Jul. 09 - Padova, ITA @ Radio Sherwood Festival
Jul. 10 - Moutier, SWI @ Knockout Festival

North American "F$#king With The Lights On" Headlining Tour:

Jul. 18 - Baltimore, MD @ Otto Bar
Jul. 19 - Baltimore, MD @ Otto Bar
Jul. 21 - Boston, MA @ Middle East
Jul. 25 - Elizabeth, NJ @ Hellfest
Jul. 26 - Toronto, ON @ Rockit
Jul. 27 - Toronto, ON @ Rockit
Jul. 29 - Detroit, MI @ Shelter
Jul. 30 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
Jul. 31 - Chicago, IL @ Fireside Bowl
Aug. 01 - Chicago, IL @ Fireside Bowl
Aug. 03 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theater
Aug. 06 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
Aug. 07 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
Aug. 08 - Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
Aug. 09 - Phoenix, AZ @ Mason Jar
Aug. 11 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
Aug. 12 - New Orleans, LA @ Parish @ House of Blues
Aug. 13 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
Aug. 14 - Louisville, KY @ Keswick Democratic Club
Aug. 16 - New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
Aug. 17 - New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
Aug. 20 - Hasslet, BEL @ Pukkelpop
Aug. 28 - Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
Aug. 29 - Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
2004-05-26 12:24:24 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Relapse Choosing Death

Relapse Records will release a companion CD compilation to coincide with the release of metal journalist Albert Mudrian's book "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore" this fall.

Titled "Choosing Death: The Original Soundtrack", the 20-track CD will aurally illustrate Mudrian's tome with tracks from the biggest and most influential artists of the death metal and grindcore genres, including several tracks exclusive to the compilation. Among the highlights slated to appear on the "Choosing Death" CD are never-before-heard songs from NIHILIST (pre-ENTOMBED), SUFFOCATION and PIG DESTROYER, as well as classic tracks from MORBID ANGEL, CARCASS, CANNIBAL CORPSE and many more. "Choosing Death: The Original Soundtrack" is slated for a September 28, 2004 release date via Relapse.

More information on "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore" can be found at the publication's official all-new web portal: www.choosingdeath.com
2004-05-26 12:19:18 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Chimaira DVD

Chimaira have bumped back the release date for their "The Dehumanizing Process" CD/DVD package to late fall/early winter. According to the bands official website, "The DVD will contain pretty much anything and everything you ever wanted to know and see regarding Chimaira. From early recording sessions, to live performances, videos, and of course all the backstage antics you could possibly ask for. Besides all of the fun stuff, you will see things most bands won't let you. The truth about what it is like to be in a signed band. The DVD will also contain a remastered (Not re-recorded) EP titled "This Present Darkness". For those of you new to Chimaira. This is the EP that has been out of print for 3 years and is Chimaira's first release. The tracklisting for "This Present Darkness" is as follows:

This Present Darkness
Painting The White To Grey
Divination
Sphere
Lend A Hand
Empty
Silence
Gag*
Refuse To See*
*=not on original release. Recorded around same time frame."
2004-05-26 12:17:45 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Owen Explains

CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Jack Owen has issued the following statement regarding his decision to leave the group:

"After 15 years with CANNIBAL CORPSE, I've decided to leave the group. My heart just wasn't in it anymore, and it was reflected in my appearance on stage. Times change, and I just don't enjoy the music as much as I used to, and the only thing keeping me in the band was steady work, and the pay. These things makes it unfair to myself, my band members, and especially the fans.

"I'd like to thank all the members of CANNIBAL CORPSE, past and present, for sharing in the conquest of an entire genre of music. I wish the band continued success... I would especially like to thank the fans for being there for 15 years. Without you, I wouldn't have made it this far. Your dedication to death metal is unbelievable.

"I am going to continue in music, of course, with ADRIFT. I'd like to thank them for their patience and understanding, and support of my decision. We will meet again, I'm sure."
2004-05-04 15:03:48 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Flynn Comments

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has slammed ARCH ENEMY for "lying" about the reasons for their cancellation of their participation in the MH-headlined "Weapons of Mass Destruction" U.S. tour. Speaking to Cleveland, Ohio's The Metal Show Sunday night (May 2), Flynn said about the trek, "It's been killer, man. The tour's been great. I think we've got a really strong package. We've got GOD FORBID and 36 CRAZYFISTS. ARCH ENEMY — it's unfortunate that they've decided to do things the way that they have. They kind of made up a bunch of excuses about going out, you know, because [ARCH ENEMY singer Angela Gossow] couldn't get her visa...you know, whatever. If you buy that, I've got a bridge in Brooklyn I can sell you too. The thing is that they needed this tour more than we needed them, you know. No one's asked for their money back, so...it's unfortunate that they had to go the whole lying route, but whatever. No one's hurting from it."

In the same interview, Flynn was asked about a statement from one of his older interviews in which he was quoted as saying that he didn't understand how an "an incredibly average band" like GODSMACK could go on to sell millions while a band like MACHINE HEAD retained a largely underground cult status. Asked if he's surprised that GODSMACK "continue to sell and that the world hasn't caught on to MACHINE HEAD yet," Flynn replied, "I can...I can definitely see why they sell as many records as they do. They write a lot more commercially ready, radio-friendly music, and we've taken a different path. Especially with this record. Again, it's an extremely unconventional record. Radio stations, especially mainstream ones, pretty much loathe to play seven-minute songs. I mean, on some of them the vocals don't kick in for three minutes and go into all kinds of changes. With all due respect, they're writing three minute songs that are pretty simple kinds of things. I still stand by those comments. They're not the worst band in the world, but I don't get it."

Flynn's entire interview with "The Metal Show" can be heard online at this location.
2004-05-04 14:56:57 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Atreyu Track List

Atreyu have finalized the track list to their upcoming new album "The Curse", it is as follows:
01 - "Blood Children (An Introduction)"
02 - "Bleeding Mascara"
03 - "Right Side Of The Bed"
04 - "This Flesh Is A Tomb"
05 - "You Eclipsed By Me"
06 - "The Crimson"
07 - "The Remembrance Ballad"
08 - "An Interlude"
09 - "Corseting"
10 - "Demonology And Heartache"
11 - "My Sanity On The Funeral Pyre"
12 - "Nevada's Grace"
13 - "Five Vicodin Chased With A Shot Of Clarity"
The album is slated for a June 29th release date through Victory.
2004-05-04 14:54:04 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Decapitated Corpse

Polish death metallers DECAPITATED will be returning to the North American continent this summer for their second U.S. tour, this time with none other than CANNIBAL CORPSE. Confirmed dates so far are as follows:
Jul. 28 - Climax Lounge - Denver, CO
Jul. 30 - US Cellular Arena - Milwaukee, WI
Jul. 31 - Hairy Mary - Des Moines, IA
Aug. 01 - Ascot Room - Minneapolis, MN
Aug. 05 - Soundwaves - Reading, PA
Aug. 06 - Cricket Club - Irvington, NJ
Aug. 07 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
Aug. 13 - The Asylum - Portland, ME

2004-04-30 00:47:46 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Candiria Push Back

Candiria have pushed back their forthcoming new album "What Doesn't Kill You..." to a July 13th release date through Type A Records, the track listing for the effort is as follows:
01 - "Let The Dead Bury The Dead"
02 - "The Nameless King"
03 - "Blood"
04 - "Remove Yourself"
05 - "1000 Points Of Light"
06 - "Down"
07 - "9mm Solution"
08 - "I Am"
09 - "Vacant"
10 - "The Rutherford Experiment"

2004-04-30 00:44:03 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Slipknot Video

Slipknot's video for their current single "Duality" has been posted online for viewing and can be seen here(Sign-Up Required). The track is the first single from the bands upcoming new album ,"Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)", which is slated for a May 25th release date through Roadrunner/Island/Def Jam.
2004-04-30 00:43:13 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Farret Samples

Ferret Music will be releasing the new albums from Twelve Tribes and Misery Signals on June 1st. Download mp3s from Twelve Tribes' The Rebirth of Tragedy here and Misery Signals Of Malice And The Magnum Heart here.
Also you can check out Remembering Never here
2004-04-23 00:33:17 CST by Hef-D (source: shoutweb)

If Dime Meets Phil...

DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell was recently asked by Belgium's Concreteweb.be what might happen if he were to run into his former PANTERA bandmate, SUPERJOINT RITUAL singer Philip Anselmo, at a festival somewhere. "What will I do? I don't fear that day ever!" Dimebag replied. "I just get on with my business, and do my fucking thing, you know! But the dude obviously has nothing to say to me! We tried to get in touch with him a million times, and he hasn't spoken to us in two and a half years! So, it won't bother me, man! Because we're just gonna get on about what we're doing, you know! I've got my new band, man, and I've got some…fuck him! I've got a new family and everything! I'm real proud of what we’ve got, and I'll be happy to get out and stomp some fuckin' ass, you know?"

With regards to whether DAMAGEPLAN will continue the PANTERA tradition of having a lot of booze on the table in their dressing room and on the tour bus, Dimebag said, "Hell yeah! We drink! Hell yea, we drink and rise hell! But it won't affect the performance! We get up and throw it up, you know! We just did an interview with another guy from Belgium who told us that last time he came through there, Phil was drunk, laying around, just didn't get the job done, and a lot of fans felt cheated. Well, that won't be the case with DAMAGEPLAN!"

You can check out the rest of the interview here
2004-04-23 00:29:38 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Further Makes Sence

Further Seems Forever is continuing on with the singer from Sense Field. "Bunch is recording the new FSF album as I type, and it should be finished "for a fall release", says the band. For more info www.furtherseemsforever.com
2004-04-23 00:26:47 CST by Hef-D (source: James Vance)

Metallica Suicide...

Several news agencies have falsely reported a rumor that METALLICA frontman James Hetfield took his own life by swallowing a dozen sleeping pills. The rumor has manifested onto METALLICA message boards and across the world. These reports are FALSE. Here is a statement from Metallica.com concerning this issue:

"Contrary to what you may have read on message boards or heard from news agencies, James Hetfield is alive and doing extremely well. Thank you for everyone's concern."
2004-04-23 00:24:40 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Throwdown Added

According to www.jameyjasta.com, Throwdown have reportedly been added to this years Ozzfest.
2004-04-23 00:23:42 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Hulud DVD

Shai Hulud have been continuing work on their upcoming DVD release which will primarily feature the groups March 14th performance which took place at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY. Though a release date has yet to be announced, a short preview of the DVD can be found online here.
2004-04-23 00:23:00 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

dredg record

dredg have posted an update regarding their new album, it is as follows: "one more week until we finish with the new compositions. next month we will traverse to seattle to record a record with the brilliant terry date. some song titles include...dredg have posted an update regarding their new album, it is as follows:
"catch without arms"
"sang real"
"zebra skin"
"on again, off again"
"it is not that simple"
"who must paint over the mural behind the mirror?""
2004-04-23 00:22:01 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Velvet Mp3

"Slither", the first single from VELVET REVOLVER's much-anticipated debut album, "Contraband", has been made available for download in MP3 format at this location (courtesy of FMQB.com).

"Contraband", due on June 8 through RCA Records, will include twelve of the more than fifty tracks the band co-wrote before and after vocalist Scott Weiland (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) joined the lineup last spring. The CD was produced by Josh Abraham (LIMP BIZKIT, STAIND) and mixed by Andy Wallace (NIRVANA, WHITE ZOMBIE, LINKIN PARK, SLAYER, SEPULTURA). Mastering took place on December 19 in New York City. VELVET REVOLVER finished filming the "Slither" video last weekend with director Kevin Kerslake.
2004-04-07 23:33:39 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Simple Mp3

Bloodsimple (ex-Vision Of Disorder, Ex-Downset., Ex-Medication) have posted their track "Sell Me Out" online, you can hear it over at their official website, www.bloodsimpleband.com.
2004-04-07 23:31:32 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

Perfect Kingdom

"After the breakup of Nothingface I began putting together members to form what I thought was going to be Perfect Enemy, which has been a side project of mine for a long time. As I’ve brought more people into the band it has begun to turn into something a little different, so I decided to change the name as well. Perfect Enemy was always the name of my side project, and this is definitely my full time band now. The name of this band is now KINGDOM OF SNAKES, a web site is being built right now (www.kingdom-of-snakes.com) which will have additional info and other stuff. After bringing in Matt Holt as a singer and guitar player, I began solidifying the lineup with the addition of Jason Blackmore on guitar and vocals. Jason has spent the last few years in Gunfighter and Molly Mcguire and has been a friend of ours for years. We’ve added Jason Gerken on drums, also from Molly Mcguire, Gunfighter and recently with Steve Burns. Rehearsals have begun and we are recording a 5 song E.P. in May with Bill Kennedy (Nothingface, Nine Inch Nails). Check the website for regular updates. Bill Gaal"
2004-04-07 23:30:41 CST by Hef-D (source: theprp)

River Valley Riot 2004

The final line-up for RVR 2004 at HYAMP in Huntington, WV is:

Saturday, April 24: DAY ONE
THE BEAUTIFUL MISTAKE
ANATOMY OF A GHOST
A LIFE ONCE LOST
EMERY
THE AKA'S
THE MINUS TIDE
VISION
BLOOD RED
THE BEAUTIFUL DOWN
TABULA RASA
HOLDEN CAULFIELD
PAULSON
DOWN GOES FRAZIER
TWO BIT HOODS
OUT OF NOWHERE

Sunday, April 25: DAY TWO
ZAO
AS I LAY DYING
NORA
CIRCLE TAKES THE SQUARE
HASTE THE DAY
STILL REMAINS
MORTAL TREASON
SPEARING JOCOSTA
BLOODLINED CALLIGRAPHY
FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW
RAPTURE OF THE MEEK
END OF ALL
BURNING WINTER SKY

Monday, April 26: THE AFTERMATH
SIX FEET UNDER
THE RED CHORD
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
BYZANTINE
THE HEAVILS

Pre-sale tickets are $12 each day. Full information posted at www.rivervalleyriot.com.
2004-04-06 00:32:25 CST by propheci

River Valley Riot 2004

The final line-up for RVR 2004 at HYAMP in Huntington, WV is:

Sunday, April 25: DAY TWO
ZAO
AS I LAY DYING
NORA
CIRCLE TAKES THE SQUARE
HASTE THE DAY
STILL REMAINS
MORTAL TREASON
SPEARING JOCOSTA
BLOODLINED CALLIGRAPHY
FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW
RAPTURE OF THE MEEK
END OF ALL
BURNING WINTER SKY

Monday, April 26: THE AFTERMATH
SIX FEET UNDER
THE RED CHORD
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER
BYZANTINE
THE HEAVILS

Pre-sale tickets are $12 each day. Full information posted at www.rivervalleyriot.com.
2004-04-06 00:32:04 CST by propheci

Sevendust Update

Sevendust will be releasing their first live album, titled "Southside Double-Wide Acoustic Live" on May 4th! This CD/DVD combo includes songs and video recorded on their acoustic tour in 2003. Back from Australia, Sevendust will be performing on Last Call with Carson Daly on April 6th, and then kicking off their tour with Cold.
2004-04-05 01:24:49 CST by propheci

Album and Tour News

As recently announced, the PA based group has cemented it's once fluctuating line-up with fan favorites, Dan Weylandt (vocals), Scott Mellinger (gutiars), Russ Cogdell (guitar) and introducing Shawn Koschik (bass) and Steven Peck (drums). Plugging in at famed Trax East studios in New Jersey, the band will record their first album as a unit as well as for new home, Ferret Records (Static Lullaby, The Bronx). Capturing the band's fury on record will be producer Eric Rachel (Every Time I Die, God Forbid) and the untitled release will be unleashed this summer.

Ferret has also tapped the band for headlining honors of its first national all label tour. Joining ZAO will be sonic heavyweights: Misery Signals, Twelve Tribes and Scarlet. The bands will also be featured performers at this year's New England Metal & Hardcore Festival in Worcester, MA on 5/1.
2004-03-29 00:30:57 CST by propheci

Katatonia to Headline Brave Words Festival

Sweden's Katatonia have confirmed as one of the headliners for the second annual 6-Pack Weekend. Sponsored and organized by popular magazine Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, the festival will take place June 4-6 at the Odeon in Cleveland, Ohio. The performance marks only the second time Katatonia will appear on US soil.
2004-03-29 00:27:45 CST by propheci

New Downset Album Set for April 20th

downset. is geared up to unleash the long awaited 4th album, "Universal", April 20th on Seattle-based Hawino Records. The band just completed 11 blistering new songs and has been performing sporadically.
2004-03-29 00:26:14 CST by propheci

Brandtson Finish Recording New Album

Brandtson has finished recording their fourth studio album, entitled "Send us A Signal" with long time producer, Ed Rose (The Get Up Kids), and are geared up to hit the road for a few dates to and from SXSW in March. Re-discover Brandtson on May 18th.
2004-02-29 01:53:18 CST by propheci

The Great Deceiver to Release New Album on May 11

Peaceville Records confirms May 11 as the US release date for the second album from Sweden's The Great Deceiver. Titled Terra Incognito, it is the second album from the highly regarded melodic metal band.

Recorded during the summer of 2003, Terra Incognito, from Proust's In Search of Lost Time, was produced by Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Strapping Young Lad). The album finds further production assistance from Orjan Ornkloo (Misery Loves Company). The band have filmed their first video for the album track "Lake of Sulphur." The clip was produced by Patric Ullaeus, who has previously worked with Dimmu Borgir.
2004-02-29 01:35:41 CST by propheci

Chrome Peeler Records Compilation

Chrome Peeler Records has put out a compilation where the label gave a musician a song title and they wrote and performed the song. Participants included: Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth), Mark Arm (Mudhoney), Mike Watt (Minutemen, Firehose), Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde), Neil Fallon (Clutch), Aaron Turner (Isis, Hydra Head Records, House of Low Culture), Bluebird, Nels Cline, Mike Gent (the Figgs, the Gentlemen), Bliss Blood (Pain Teens), Erik Larson (Alabama Thunderpussy), Beehive & the Barracudas, Twink, Weasel Walter (the Flying Luttenbachers), IDX1274, Betty's Trash, Godstomper, Hella, Jed Parish (Gravel Pit), Greg (Lana Dagales, Brainoil, Lemur Mutation), and Chris Crude (Pg.99, Mannequin). The complete tracklist is below. 22 songs, 74 minutes, only 997 copies made, $10ppd in the US through chromepeeler.com.
2004-02-29 01:31:53 CST by propheci

Further Seems Forever Acquires New Singer

From the band:

"After much thought and receiving countless e-mails of support and encouragement from our fans, we (Josh, Chad, Steve and Derick) have decided to continue writing and performing music as Further Seems Forever. We had previously announced our certain disbandment to start a new project but changed our minds when an exciting possibility arose. We began talking to a singer who we greatly admired and after many phone conversations and meeting him face to face to play music, we have decided to continue as Further Seems Forever.

We are extremely excited to announce that Jon Bunch, formerly the vocalist for the veteran rock group Sense Field, will be taking over vocal duties for Further Seems Forever. We can't tell you how honored we are to have a singer of this quality to make music and inspire people along with us. We have been fans of Sense Field's music for a long time and are overjoyed to find out that Jon is not only a great singer and lyricist, but also an even greater person. Jon will be doing vocals for our up-coming album to be released this summer on Tooth and Nail Records. We will be touring and functioning as a working group once again. We appreciate the support of everyone who has stood by us through these recent events and look forward to being back bigger and better than ever. Stay tuned to our website for exciting news and tour dates."
2004-02-29 01:28:02 CST by propheci

"Dirty" Version Of Korn Video

KORN are currently streaming the "dirty" version of their new video "Y'all Want A Single" at their official web site. Check it out here

"It's gonna cause a big stir in the music business, period, because it's basically a video about us destroying a record store, and all this different verbiage comes up talking about how really corrupt the music industry is," KORN singer Jonathan Davis told MTV.com about the clip. "We're just asking for it with this video, and it's pretty amazing. We're really excited about it."

As previously reported, KORN will be supporting LINKIN PARK on their Projekt Revolution Tour, which begins July 23 and wraps up on Sept. 6. Also appearing will be rapper SNOOP DOGG.
2004-02-25 00:11:48 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

NIN Outlook

NINE INCH NAILS mastermind Trent Reznor has spoken to Rolling Stone magazine about the group's upcoming fourth album, "Bleed Through", which is currently being recorded in Los Angeles.

"It's more song-oriented [than 1999's 'The Fragile']," Reznor said of the album which he hopes to complete by the summer for a late 2004 release. "It's much more lean. It's going to be twelve good punches in the face � no fillers, no instrumentals, just straight to the point.

"It's a complicated concept record," Reznor added, "but reduced to just simple songs. It's not epic in its scope. It's minimal and a bit brutal."

NIN plan to hit the road in the next few months to preview the new material. "It's been forever since we played," Reznor said. "I'm re-energized right now, my life's in order, and I'm ready to combat the shitty music that's out right now."
2004-02-25 00:09:33 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Damageplan Re-Web Cast

The DAMAGEPLAN webcast that originally aired on February 8 has been posted online online in at this location (Windows Media).

As previously reported, DAMAGEPLAN will be teaming up with HATEBREED, DROWNING POOL and UNEARTH for the second installment of the "Headbanger's Ball" tour beginning in late March. Leaked dates so far include:

Mar. 25 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House Of Blues
Mar. 28 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVA
Apr. 01 � New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
Apr. 02 - Lowell, MA @ Tsongas Arena (WAAF Indoor Beach Party)
Apr. 23 - Tampa, FL @ Zephyr Hills (WXTB Radio Show)
Apr. 25 - Orlando, FL @ Lee Vista Park (WJRR Radio Show)

DAMAGEPLAN's debut CD, "New Found Power", sold 44,676 copies in the U.S. during its first week of release to debut at position No. 38 on The Billboard 200 chart.
2004-02-25 00:07:32 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Cannibal Corpse Side Project

ADRIFT, the hard rock side project of CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Jack Owen, have completed work on their debut EP at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida (GOD FORBID, MONSTROSITY, TRIVIUM) with CAPHARNAUM leader Jason Suecof at the board. Co-produced by Suecof and ADRIFT, the EP "showcases ADRIFT's unique sound and approach to accessible songwriting," according to a posting on the band's web site. Mastering took place at world-renowned Morrisound Studios with Jim Morris finalizing the signature ADRIFT sound. Three songs from the EP � "Empty Dreams", "Broken Mirror" and "Fear of Day" � are currently available for streaming or for download via www.adrift.cc

ADRIFT, whose lineup is completed by ex-EPITAPH/RESURRECTION drummer Kevin Astl, Mark Elm on vocals, Analia Pizzaro on guitar, and Michael Capuano on bass guitar, will be filming a video for the song "Empty Dreams" in the next couple of weeks and will be posting it to their web site by April 1.

Commented Astl, "I think the ADRIFT songs are going to catch a lot of people by surprise. If you're looking for a rehash of 'Hammer Smashed Face', you won't find it. If, however, you are looking for well-written, aggressive songs you can identify with, along with a heavy, grooving sound unlike any mainstream band, ADRIFT may offer you what you are looking for � a pleasurably introspective listening experience. Hell, it just rocks, and we have a blast playing it! Check it out and make your own opinion."
2004-02-25 00:05:40 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

Nothingface Breaks Up

From the band: "We regret to inform that after 10 years and 4 albums we, as a band, will no longer continue as Nothingface. We cannot begin to thank all our friends, family and most importantly our fans for their continued support through out the years."
2004-02-20 10:49:42 CST by propheci

Death Cab for Cutie on TV

Be sure to tune into the NBC TV show "Last Call with Carson Daly" on February 13 and catch Death Cab for Cutie's live performance. DCfC are also hosting the MTV show "Subterranean" sometime in the next few weeks.
2004-02-10 17:24:12 CST by propheci

New Zao Line-Up and Album News

After much shuffling, Zao's lineup has somewhat settled on Dan Weyandt, Scott Mellinger, Russ Cogdell, Steven Peck, Shawn Koschik. Their next full-length will be "Burn Beautiful" to be released on Ferret Records. It will be recorded in March 2004 and release date is somewhere in the summer. No producer has been announced yet.
2004-02-10 17:22:35 CST by propheci

Slipknot Set Date

SLIPKNOT have set a May 25 release date through Roadrunner Records for their much-anticipated, as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2001's "Iowa".

The band are currently preparing to hit the road as part of the fourth installment of the J�germeister Music Tour, beginning March 30 in Orlando, Florida. FEAR FACTORY and CHIMAIRA are also onboard for the five-week trek, which wraps up May 4 in Denver. Tickets for the tour go on sale February 13. A variety of J�germeister-sponsored bands will assume the fourth spot on the bill.

Commented drummer Joey Jordison, "We're back and it's been far too long. On the tour we are ready to get completely back to basics of delivering unbridled brutality your way. This is for the maggots that have stood by us...prepare!"

As previously reported, a brand new SLIPKNOT track, entitled "Don't Get Close", will be featured in an upcoming Activision videogame, tentatively due in April. A slightly reworked version of the song is expected to appear on the upcoming CD, which is currently being recorded with producer Rick Rubin (SYSTEM OF A DOWN, SLAYER, AUDIOSLAVE). An Ozzfest second-stage co-headlining stint is believed to be in the works as well.
2004-02-10 15:19:58 CST by Hef-D (source: blabbermouth)

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