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Exodus - Guitarist To Release Instructional DVD
Exodus guitarist Gary Holt will release his first-ever instructional DVD "A Lesson in Guitar Violence", later this month through Zaentz.
Holt previously stated about the upcoming DVD, "I am planning on focusing on rhythm technique, some lead chops, and going over the correct way to play some of the Exodus riffs. I feel there are enough straight shred things out there, so I want to do something as bit differrent. And of course I will make it funny as hell!"
Zaentz Records is the new label formed by Steven Warner (Exodus' manager) and partner Jonnie Zaentz (son of Saul Zaentz, Fantasy Records co-founder). Zaentz is an independent artist-friendly upstart label that features an in-house, state-of-the-art recording facility.
Holt previously stated about the upcoming DVD, "I am planning on focusing on rhythm technique, some lead chops, and going over the correct way to play some of the Exodus riffs. I feel there are enough straight shred things out there, so I want to do something as bit differrent. And of course I will make it funny as hell!"
Zaentz Records is the new label formed by Steven Warner (Exodus' manager) and partner Jonnie Zaentz (son of Saul Zaentz, Fantasy Records co-founder). Zaentz is an independent artist-friendly upstart label that features an in-house, state-of-the-art recording facility.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Exodus |
Ministry - Frontman Plots Final Album
Ministry's days are numbered, according to group leader Al Jourgensen.
Jourgensen, who has led the group and its numerous side projects since 1981, says that after Ministry finishes its current MasterBaTour, he plans to go right back into the studio for what he says will be "the last Ministry album." And, he promises, this is no cheap ploy to get attention for the band.
"I've got other things to do," Jourgensen explains. "I just started a label (13th Planet Records), and I want to sign some bands and really build it up like I did with WaxTrax in the '80s, not just a vanity label. I think it's time -- and I'll be leaving on the top of my game instead of hanging on too long and doing crappy Aerosmith and Rolling Stones albums 30 years later."
"The next one's going to be called 'The Last Sucker,' and it's also about this corrupt administration. That seems to be my muse; everyone seems to think I write real shitty music when a Democrat's in office. So we'll do that one, and then me and George Bush go riding off hand-in-hand, into the sunset."
Jourgensen, who has led the group and its numerous side projects since 1981, says that after Ministry finishes its current MasterBaTour, he plans to go right back into the studio for what he says will be "the last Ministry album." And, he promises, this is no cheap ploy to get attention for the band.
"I've got other things to do," Jourgensen explains. "I just started a label (13th Planet Records), and I want to sign some bands and really build it up like I did with WaxTrax in the '80s, not just a vanity label. I think it's time -- and I'll be leaving on the top of my game instead of hanging on too long and doing crappy Aerosmith and Rolling Stones albums 30 years later."
"The next one's going to be called 'The Last Sucker,' and it's also about this corrupt administration. That seems to be my muse; everyone seems to think I write real shitty music when a Democrat's in office. So we'll do that one, and then me and George Bush go riding off hand-in-hand, into the sunset."
| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Ministry |
Marduk - Limited Edition CD/DVD Boxsets In June
Limited-edition CD/DVD boxsets of Marduk's classic "La Grande Danse Macabre" and "World Funeral" albums are being released by Regain Records in June. The details are as follows:
Marduk "La Grande Danse Macabre" limited edition CD/DVD box-set edition (limited to 3,000 copies). Brand new luxurious limited edition reissue of this black metal classic. Comes packed in a clapbox, including;
* remastered version of "La Grande Danse Macabre" + bonus song digipack CD
* "Live Essen, Germany 2002" DVD
* Alchemy metal pin
DVD:
Live Essen, Germany 2002:
01. On Darkened Wings
02. Panzer Division Marduk
03. Sulphur Souls
04. Funeral B*tch
05. The Black Tormentor of Satan
06. Still Dead
07. Jesus Christ...Sodomized
08. La Grande Danse Macabre
09. Slay the Nazarene
This original factory-pressed box-edition CD/DVD will be released by Swedish label Regain Records mid-June 2006 and will come in mint, brand new and unplayed condition.
"World Funeral" brand new limited-edition CD/DVD box-set edition! Brand new luxurious limited edition reissue of this black metal classic. Comes packed in a clapbox, including;
* "World Funeral" CD
* "Hearse" CD single
* "Live Party San Festival, Germany 2003" DVD
"Hearse" CD-single:
01. Hearse
02. Phantasm
"Live Party San Festival, Germany 2003" DVD:
(No details available at this time)
This original factory-pressed box-edition CD/DVD will be released by Swedish label Regain Records mid-June 2006 and will come in mint, brand new and unplayed condition.
Marduk "La Grande Danse Macabre" limited edition CD/DVD box-set edition (limited to 3,000 copies). Brand new luxurious limited edition reissue of this black metal classic. Comes packed in a clapbox, including;
* remastered version of "La Grande Danse Macabre" + bonus song digipack CD
* "Live Essen, Germany 2002" DVD
* Alchemy metal pin
DVD:
Live Essen, Germany 2002:
01. On Darkened Wings
02. Panzer Division Marduk
03. Sulphur Souls
04. Funeral B*tch
05. The Black Tormentor of Satan
06. Still Dead
07. Jesus Christ...Sodomized
08. La Grande Danse Macabre
09. Slay the Nazarene
This original factory-pressed box-edition CD/DVD will be released by Swedish label Regain Records mid-June 2006 and will come in mint, brand new and unplayed condition.
"World Funeral" brand new limited-edition CD/DVD box-set edition! Brand new luxurious limited edition reissue of this black metal classic. Comes packed in a clapbox, including;
* "World Funeral" CD
* "Hearse" CD single
* "Live Party San Festival, Germany 2003" DVD
"Hearse" CD-single:
01. Hearse
02. Phantasm
"Live Party San Festival, Germany 2003" DVD:
(No details available at this time)
This original factory-pressed box-edition CD/DVD will be released by Swedish label Regain Records mid-June 2006 and will come in mint, brand new and unplayed condition.
| Source: | darksoul7.com |
| Band profile: | Marduk |
Cradle Of Filth - Cover Art Posted Online
The final USA cover art for Thornography can be viewed here [http://www.cradleoffilth.com/cof/Thornography01.htm]. Roadrunner Records rejected the first version as being to vulgar.
"This title represents mankind's obsession with sin and self. The thorn combines images of that which troubled Christ, the crown of thorns, thus intimating man's seeming desire to hurt God and also, of the protecting thorn and the need to enclose a secret place or the soul from attack. An addiction to self punishment or something equally poisonous. A mania. Twisted desires. Barbed dreams. A fetish. An obsession with cruelty. Savage nature. Paganism over Christianity. The title can also represent a sexual attraction to religious iconography as in the case of the 'possessed' Lourdon nuns. I like the title because to me it invokes images of a darker, sexier pre-Raphaelite scene wherein Sleeping Beauty's castle is won and she is awoken by a poisonous kiss. A darker adult fairy tale."
"This title represents mankind's obsession with sin and self. The thorn combines images of that which troubled Christ, the crown of thorns, thus intimating man's seeming desire to hurt God and also, of the protecting thorn and the need to enclose a secret place or the soul from attack. An addiction to self punishment or something equally poisonous. A mania. Twisted desires. Barbed dreams. A fetish. An obsession with cruelty. Savage nature. Paganism over Christianity. The title can also represent a sexual attraction to religious iconography as in the case of the 'possessed' Lourdon nuns. I like the title because to me it invokes images of a darker, sexier pre-Raphaelite scene wherein Sleeping Beauty's castle is won and she is awoken by a poisonous kiss. A darker adult fairy tale."
| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Cradle Of Filth |
Entombed - New Track Posted Online
A brand new Entombed track, entitled "When in Sodom", was premiered Tuesday night (May 23) on the "Mike Davies Rock Show" on BBC Radio 1. Listen to a replay of the program at this location [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/rockshow/] (the Entombed track appears at around the 19:43:30 mark).
"When in Sodom" is the title cut off the band's new EP, due on June 6 via Threeman Recordings. A full-length album, "Serpent Saints", will follow on September 18.
Entombed's new album was recorded at Soundland studio in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. The CD will be the group's first without the contributions of guitarist Uffe Cederlund, who left the band in September 2005.
"When in Sodom" (view artwork at this location, http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/BlabberPhotos/Entombed/?action=view¤t=entombed_ep.jpg) track listing:
01. When in Sodom
02. Carnage
03. Thou Shalt Kill
04. Heresy
05. Amen
Drummer Peter Stjärnvind has left Entombed in order to concentrate on his membership in the Swedish cult act Nifelheim. Nifelheim guitarist Sebastian Ramstedt (a.k.a. Vengeance from Beyond; also in Necrophobic) said, "No bad breakup or anything personal between him/us and the guys in Entombed, but heavy touring didn't fit his situation right now". Entombed are currently utilizing the services of session drummer Olle Dahlstedt (Alpha Safari, Ex-Misery Loves Co.) for all of their upcoming European gigs. Stjärnvind and his wife recently welcomed their first child, a daughter.
"When in Sodom" is the title cut off the band's new EP, due on June 6 via Threeman Recordings. A full-length album, "Serpent Saints", will follow on September 18.
Entombed's new album was recorded at Soundland studio in Upplands Väsby, Sweden. The CD will be the group's first without the contributions of guitarist Uffe Cederlund, who left the band in September 2005.
"When in Sodom" (view artwork at this location, http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y160/BlabberPhotos/Entombed/?action=view¤t=entombed_ep.jpg) track listing:
01. When in Sodom
02. Carnage
03. Thou Shalt Kill
04. Heresy
05. Amen
Drummer Peter Stjärnvind has left Entombed in order to concentrate on his membership in the Swedish cult act Nifelheim. Nifelheim guitarist Sebastian Ramstedt (a.k.a. Vengeance from Beyond; also in Necrophobic) said, "No bad breakup or anything personal between him/us and the guys in Entombed, but heavy touring didn't fit his situation right now". Entombed are currently utilizing the services of session drummer Olle Dahlstedt (Alpha Safari, Ex-Misery Loves Co.) for all of their upcoming European gigs. Stjärnvind and his wife recently welcomed their first child, a daughter.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Entombed |
Metallica - To Raffle Autographed Guitar
According to SonomaNews.com, Sonoma Valley High School seniors Andrew Presler and Kenny Walter are raffling off a guitar signed by all the members of Metallica at a concert they're holding this weekend to help a friend's family pay medical bills. The concert will take place in Andrews Hall at the Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 27.
All proceeds will go to the Haskell family to help out with medical costs. The pair became good friends with Nefera Haskell at Sonoma Valley High School. She has been flying back east where her mother Kimberly was having surgery for a brain tumor.
Even if people can't attend the show, they can support the cause by buying raffle tickets (people do not have to be present to win) or by donating money into an account the pair has opened in the name of the Haskell family at the Sonoma Valley Bank.
All proceeds will go to the Haskell family to help out with medical costs. The pair became good friends with Nefera Haskell at Sonoma Valley High School. She has been flying back east where her mother Kimberly was having surgery for a brain tumor.
Even if people can't attend the show, they can support the cause by buying raffle tickets (people do not have to be present to win) or by donating money into an account the pair has opened in the name of the Haskell family at the Sonoma Valley Bank.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
Killswitch Engage - New Track
Killswitch Engage - Full Version of New Track 'This Fire Burns'
You can now check out the full version of the new KILLSWITCH ENGAGE track 'This Fire Burns', a cut recorded to support the "WWE: Wreckless Intent" disc.
The song will be on the upcoming WWE Wreckless Intent compilation....
The track can be found here: [http://www.sonymusic.com/clips/selection/fu/682559/682559_01_13_full_100.asx]
You can now check out the full version of the new KILLSWITCH ENGAGE track 'This Fire Burns', a cut recorded to support the "WWE: Wreckless Intent" disc.
The song will be on the upcoming WWE Wreckless Intent compilation....
The track can be found here: [http://www.sonymusic.com/clips/selection/fu/682559/682559_01_13_full_100.asx]
| Source: | smnnews.com |
| Band profile: | Killswitch Engage |
Dissection - Vinyl Album Editions In June
On June 27, The End Records will be releasing ultimate reissues of Dissection's "The Somberlain" and "Storm Of The Light's Bane", both of which will include multiple bonus tracks, previously unreleased material, new layouts and remastering.
However, also, all three Dissection albums will be released on gatefold vinyl this summer as well. They will be available in Europe at the Midsummer Massacre '06 show on June 24 and in North America on June 27.
However, also, all three Dissection albums will be released on gatefold vinyl this summer as well. They will be available in Europe at the Midsummer Massacre '06 show on June 24 and in North America on June 27.
| Source: | metaleater.com |
| Band profile: | Dissection |
Danzig - Touring Australia
Danzig will be performing some live gigs in Australia for the first time since 1993.
Here are the band's upcoming live dates:
June 6 - Hollywood, CA - Henry Ford Theatre (w/ Hank III)
Sept. 8 - Melbourne, Australia - The Palace *
Sept. 9 - Brisbane, Australia - The Arena *
Sept. 10 - Sydney, Australia - Luna Park *
Here are the band's upcoming live dates:
June 6 - Hollywood, CA - Henry Ford Theatre (w/ Hank III)
Sept. 8 - Melbourne, Australia - The Palace *
Sept. 9 - Brisbane, Australia - The Arena *
Sept. 10 - Sydney, Australia - Luna Park *
| Source: | metaleater.com |
| Band profile: | Danzig |
Carnal Forge - To Play Hejbabberiba Festiva / New Song Titles
Swedish thrashers Carnal Forge have posted this brief message on their official website:
"We will play the Hejbabberiba festival in Sala, Sweden on the 3rd of June."
Here are the band's upcoming live dates:
May 27 - Köping, Sweden - Dead Generation Fest 2006
June 3 - Sala, Sweden - Hejbabberiba Festivalen
Aug. 17 - Dinkelsbuehl , Germany - Summer Breeze Open Air
Sept 23 - Erstfeld, Switzerland - Metalfest Uri
The band has also revealed the names of two more new songs: "Testify For My Victims" and "Biological Waste Matter". Other new song titles are "Questions Pertaining" "The Ownership Of My Mind", "Subhuman", "Forever Guilt", "Burning Eden" and "The Dead".
"We will play the Hejbabberiba festival in Sala, Sweden on the 3rd of June."
Here are the band's upcoming live dates:
May 27 - Köping, Sweden - Dead Generation Fest 2006
June 3 - Sala, Sweden - Hejbabberiba Festivalen
Aug. 17 - Dinkelsbuehl , Germany - Summer Breeze Open Air
Sept 23 - Erstfeld, Switzerland - Metalfest Uri
The band has also revealed the names of two more new songs: "Testify For My Victims" and "Biological Waste Matter". Other new song titles are "Questions Pertaining" "The Ownership Of My Mind", "Subhuman", "Forever Guilt", "Burning Eden" and "The Dead".
| Source: | metaleater.com |
| Band profile: | Carnal Forge |
Vomitory - Headline Holland's Stonehenge Festival
This message has been posted on Vomitory's official website:
"Vomitory will headline the Stonehenge festival in the Netherlands on July 29. This will probably be the bands only live performance this summer.
The band is currently busy writing new material for the follow-up to 'Primal Massacre' (2004) and has about one third/half of the songs finished. Newcomer Peter Östlund (guitar) has so far contributed with two songs, one is in the typical Vomitory-vein and the other a bit heavier than the usual Vomitory song. Tobias Gustafsson (drums) has written three songs so far but has like four more in the works at the moment. Erik Rundqvist (bass and vocals) is solely focusing on writing the lyrics."
"Vomitory will headline the Stonehenge festival in the Netherlands on July 29. This will probably be the bands only live performance this summer.
The band is currently busy writing new material for the follow-up to 'Primal Massacre' (2004) and has about one third/half of the songs finished. Newcomer Peter Östlund (guitar) has so far contributed with two songs, one is in the typical Vomitory-vein and the other a bit heavier than the usual Vomitory song. Tobias Gustafsson (drums) has written three songs so far but has like four more in the works at the moment. Erik Rundqvist (bass and vocals) is solely focusing on writing the lyrics."
| Source: | metaleater.com |
| Band profile: | Vomitory |
Slayer - Controversy With New Song
Slayer have sparked controversy with a new track about 9/11 from the terrorists' viewpoint. The California foursome were fed up with other bands' American perspective of the attacks on New York and Washington DC in 2001, so they wrote their own unique version. Guitarist/songwriter Jeff Hanneman has angered September 11th victims' families with the extremist angled track 'Jihad', which will be featured on their new album.
Guitarist Kerry King says, "In America every band under the sun has written their 9/11 song. And that's why I didn't want to have any part of it, but this is really cool. It kind of has an 'Angel Of Death' feel because it doesn't condemn anyone or say that anyone's right or wrong."
Guitarist Kerry King says, "In America every band under the sun has written their 9/11 song. And that's why I didn't want to have any part of it, but this is really cool. It kind of has an 'Angel Of Death' feel because it doesn't condemn anyone or say that anyone's right or wrong."
| Source: | metaleater.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Morbid Angel - Summer Tour Dates
Morbid Angel and World Management have announced the band's full European tour festival schedule for this summer. Here are all the confirmed dates:
Aug. 5 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air
Aug. 7 - Kavarna, Bulgaria - Monsters Of Rock Festival
Aug. 12 - Svojsice, Czech Republic - Brutal Assault Festival
Aug. 14 - Vienna, Austria - Planet Music
Aug. 15 - Budapest, Hungary - Sziget Festival
Aug. 16 - Belgrade, Serbia - SKC
Aug. 18 - Dinkelsbuehl-Sinbronn, Germany - Summer Breeze Festival
Aug. 20 - Tilburg, Holland - 013
Aug. 22 - London, England - Mean Fiddler
Aug. 24 - Bergen, Norway - Hole In The Sky Festival
Aug. 26 - Germunden Am Main, Germany - Up From The Ground Open Air
Aug. 5 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air
Aug. 7 - Kavarna, Bulgaria - Monsters Of Rock Festival
Aug. 12 - Svojsice, Czech Republic - Brutal Assault Festival
Aug. 14 - Vienna, Austria - Planet Music
Aug. 15 - Budapest, Hungary - Sziget Festival
Aug. 16 - Belgrade, Serbia - SKC
Aug. 18 - Dinkelsbuehl-Sinbronn, Germany - Summer Breeze Festival
Aug. 20 - Tilburg, Holland - 013
Aug. 22 - London, England - Mean Fiddler
Aug. 24 - Bergen, Norway - Hole In The Sky Festival
Aug. 26 - Germunden Am Main, Germany - Up From The Ground Open Air
| Source: | metaleater.com |
| Band profile: | Morbid Angel |
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Amon Amarth - Studio Update
Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH have started recordings for their sixth full length album at Fascination Street studio (OPETH, SOILWORK - www.fascinationstreet.se) in their home country Sweden. The band have posted the following studio report at their official website:
"Around noon (yesterday - May 23rd) Ted (Lundström) finished all bass lines and added another level of heaviness to the production and, just to show his appearance, Thor brought on a little thunderstorm yesterday. It changed our bbq plans for the evening a bit, but we don't mind. Next up is Johan (Hegg) adding his powerful grunts. We have divided the vocals recording into two sessions so we will start with two or three days first. After that we take five days to lay down lead guitars and will continue with the vocals after that. This to make it easier for Johan's voice to last, since screaming 8-10 hours straight per day is not the easiest task!"
Amon Amarth's as-yet-untitled album is scheduled for release mid to end of September.
"Around noon (yesterday - May 23rd) Ted (Lundström) finished all bass lines and added another level of heaviness to the production and, just to show his appearance, Thor brought on a little thunderstorm yesterday. It changed our bbq plans for the evening a bit, but we don't mind. Next up is Johan (Hegg) adding his powerful grunts. We have divided the vocals recording into two sessions so we will start with two or three days first. After that we take five days to lay down lead guitars and will continue with the vocals after that. This to make it easier for Johan's voice to last, since screaming 8-10 hours straight per day is not the easiest task!"
Amon Amarth's as-yet-untitled album is scheduled for release mid to end of September.
| Source: | thegauntlet.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
Hammerfall - New Album Details
Hammerfall guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted this studio report on the band's MySpace page:
"We had a few beers and watched some stand-up comedy in the form of Eddie Izzard's 'Cricle' until late last night, but I woke up at nine-thirty feeling rested anyway. There were only two songs left for today, the instrumental 'Reign Of The Hammer' and the fast triplet song 'Genocide'. Saving the hardest for last, it was instrumental time now. It's a fairly simple song, and Magnus (Rosen - bass) had learned the stops well before hand. So, by one o'clock, it was triplet time again. Woo-hooo...
Being a first-timer with the pick, he had his work cut out for him, but Magnus came through beautifully. This Hammerfall album is going to sound more Heavy Metal than ever based on the pick factor alone! It sounds so much better, so much tighter, so much more ON it's ridiculous! The track was finished just in time for Magnus and me to make the departure from Lundgård in time to catch the ferry in Fredrikshavn (a three-hour drive, remember?).
It feels like we really have come a long way since last time, this album will be a definite improvement sound - and performance wise (provided that Charlie (Bauerfeind - producer) puts the rest of us through the same rigorous filet he did with the other two, but why shouldn't he?). I just hope the music itself will have improved an equal amount, but it absolutely feels like it. We shall see... Whatever the case, that's it from me for now. We'll return to Denmark on May 31, and I will continue to keep you updated on what's going on down here. Thanks for reading, hope you have found it entertaining and not a complete waste of your time. Cheers!"
"We had a few beers and watched some stand-up comedy in the form of Eddie Izzard's 'Cricle' until late last night, but I woke up at nine-thirty feeling rested anyway. There were only two songs left for today, the instrumental 'Reign Of The Hammer' and the fast triplet song 'Genocide'. Saving the hardest for last, it was instrumental time now. It's a fairly simple song, and Magnus (Rosen - bass) had learned the stops well before hand. So, by one o'clock, it was triplet time again. Woo-hooo...
Being a first-timer with the pick, he had his work cut out for him, but Magnus came through beautifully. This Hammerfall album is going to sound more Heavy Metal than ever based on the pick factor alone! It sounds so much better, so much tighter, so much more ON it's ridiculous! The track was finished just in time for Magnus and me to make the departure from Lundgård in time to catch the ferry in Fredrikshavn (a three-hour drive, remember?).
It feels like we really have come a long way since last time, this album will be a definite improvement sound - and performance wise (provided that Charlie (Bauerfeind - producer) puts the rest of us through the same rigorous filet he did with the other two, but why shouldn't he?). I just hope the music itself will have improved an equal amount, but it absolutely feels like it. We shall see... Whatever the case, that's it from me for now. We'll return to Denmark on May 31, and I will continue to keep you updated on what's going on down here. Thanks for reading, hope you have found it entertaining and not a complete waste of your time. Cheers!"
| Source: | metaleater.com |
| Band profile: | HammerFall |
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