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June 15th, 2004	CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist update from the band! - Guitarist Jeremy Turner (ex-Origin) will be replacing Jack Owen (who quit earlier this month) on our upcoming tours. It is too early to say if he will wind up being the permanent replacement, but so far he is doing very well learning the songs. Jeremy is a dedicated guitarist and a dedicated death metaller, as fans of his previous work already know. Learning 18 songs in less than 3 weeks is a tough job, and we want to thank Jeremy for working hard to get the job done. www.cannibalcorpse.net Metal Maniacs UNEARTH Update from Trevor - "The Headbanger's Ball tour got us so much attention from press and otherwise. We aren't really used to it, so it was pretty cool. We are getting ready for our short Canadian tour. We are really excited to be joined by Burnt By The Sun and A Perfect Murder. We also have a show I London coming up. I heard that it was almost sold out, which is amazing. We haven't been in Europe since Spring 2002 so we are excited to go back, we only wish we could do more than one show." UNEARTH Tour with Burnt By The Sun, and If Hope Dies 6/03 Manchester, NH The Bomb Shelter 6/04 Augusta, ME The Edge w/ Burnt By The Sun, and A Perfect Murder 6/05 Quebec City, QC L'Anti 6/06 Montreal, QC Salle L'x 6/07 Ottawa, ON Babylon 6/08 St. Catherine's, ON L3 6/09 Toronto, ON The Rockit 6/10 London, ON The Embassy Hotel 6/19 London, Great Britain Barfly www.unearth.tv Metal Maniacs AS I LAY DYING Update from the road - "We have been added to the Shadows Fall tour this summer. Some dates have already been confirmed, but more will be coming soon. We also confirmed Hellfest on June 23rd. We will be playing a ton of festivals this summer including Cornerstone Fest, Purple Door Fest, Sonshine Fest, and the Aggressive Music Fest with Converge, Ill Nino, Candiria and a ton of others. On Friday we got to see the first edit of the Forever video. It should be done in the next week or so." - Tim Tour with Shadows Fall, Himsa, and Remembering Never 7/18 Glen Falls, NY Glen Falls Civic Center 7/19 Williamsville, NY Infinity 7/21 Wilkes-Barre, PA Wyoming Valley Zoo 7/22 Springfield, VA Jaxx 7/24 Norfolk, VA The Norva 7/26 Jacksonville, FL Jack Rabbit 7/27 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room 7/28 St. Petersburg, FL State Theatre 8/01 Abilene, TX Desperado's 8/03 Oklahoma City, OK Bricktown Live 8/05 Albuquerque, NM Launch Pad 8/06 Tucson, AZ The Rock 8/08 Anaheim, CA House of Blues 8/09 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues 8/10 Grand Junction, CO Mesa Theatre 8/13 Clinton, IA Pig Pen 8/14 Chicago Heights, IL Oasis One Sixty 8/17 Toledo, OH Headliners90 8/19 Syracuse, NY The Lost *More dates coming soon! www.asilaydying.com Metal Maniacs THE RED CHORD Update from Guy - "We are continuing to rehearse, write and put stuff together for the new record. We'd much rather continue to tour for Fused Together In Revolving Doors, but we need to write a new record. We'll be going into the studio late summer, but we haven't lined up a producer or a studio yet. We're really planning on just taking the advance and recording it ourselves on a 4-track." www.theredchord.com Metal Maniacs CATTLE DECAPITATION banned in Germany! - On July 13th, the new CATTLE DECAPITATION album Humanure will see the light of day! Be prepared for another nine songs (+ intro and outro) of brutal Death Metal with Grindcore influences. The biggest improvement is the addition of some eerie and epic melodies that will haunt you to the death! Beautiful! The new album Humanure starts off where their debut album on Metal Blade To Serve Man left off, dealing with the rape of the earth, it's natural resources, and the unjust treatment of animals. Recorded with producer Bill Metoyer (Slayer, WASP, Six Feet Under) Humanure will feature the latest addition to the band, drummer Michael Laughlin. The band parted ways with drummer David Astor in May of 2003 due to his inability to live up to the obligations of touring and regular necessities of the band. Once again, the cover artwork is causing some trouble. Our German distributor SPV refuses to put this album into the stores, therefore in Germany Humanure will be available via mail order only! Track listing Humanure: 1. Scatology Domine (intro) 2. Humanure 3. Reduced To Paste 4. Bukkake Tsunami 5. Cloacula: The Anthropophagic Copromantik 6. Chummified 7. Applied Human Defragmentation 8. The Earthling 9. Polyps 10. Lips & Assholes 11. Men Before Swine (outro) www.cattledecapitation.com Metal Maniacs DEICIDE TOUR DATES Sept 16 - Culture Room - Ft Lauderdale, FL 17 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA 18 - Jesters Pub - Fayetteville, NC 19 - Jaxx - West Springfield, VA 20 - BB King Blues Club - New York, NY 21 - The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA 25 - The Arena - East Dubuque, IL 26 - Ascot Room - Minneapolis, MN 27 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL 29 - Bluebird Theatre - Denver, CO Oct 01 - Graceland - Seattle, WA 02 - Roseland Theatre - Portland, OR 05 - House of Blues - Los Angeles, CA 06 - Galaxy Theatre - Santa Ana, CA 07 - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV 08 - Launch Pad - Albuquerque, NM 09 - Bricktown Live - Oklahoma City, OK Metal Maniacs DECEMBER: New Vocalist Revealed December have officially chosen Eric Dellon as their new vocalist. A native of New York and Connecticut, Dellon has sung and played guitar and drums in such bands as Shallow Water Grave and Zombie Apocalypse (with members of Shai Hulud). December have been auditioning vocalists since founding member Mark Moots stepped down as frontman earlier this year. Guitarist Julian Peach made this statement: "Although we will all miss Mark I think Eric will have no troubles finding his own path with the band. I know that Eric is going to help us breathe new life into the machine." Dellon had this to say: "I look forward to bringing a new sound and shape to December and giving nothing but my best to the band and all their fans." Dellon, Peach, drummer Jason Thomas, and bassist Asa Dakin, are currently in Reno, Nevada, writing and rehearsing material for their next Earache release. Metal Maniacs Next gigs of BAALPHEGOR 9 July 2004 BAALPHEGOR + CENSORED (CH) + CROPMENT (CH) Crock'More (Perpinyá) France 10 July 2004 BAALPHEGOR + CENSORED (CH) + CROPMENT (CH) + NEMESIS AETERNA (CAT) + REDRUM (CAT) Sala ATV (Girona) Sarrià de Ter 11 July 2004 BAALPHEGOR + CENSORED (CH) + CROPMENT (CH) Wawanco (Barcelona) 12 July 2004 BAALPHEGOR + CENSORED (CH) + CROPMENT (CH) Sala El Bosc BENICARLO (Castelló) 13 July 2004 BAALPHEGOR + CENSORED (CH) + CROPMENT (CH) Sala Q (Sevilla) 14 July 2004 BAALPHEGOR + CENSORED (CH) + CROPMENT (CH) La ciega (Albacete) 20 August 2004 BAALPHEGOR + OTHER BANDS Montains Of Death open air (Switzerland) AL RAVAGE TO RECORD SIDE PROJECT and BAND FINISHING UP RAVAGE ALBUM TRACKING Greetings all, It's been a hellish couple of months, but we are nearing the end of the recording road. There is finally light at the end of the tunnel. We have survived a studio flood, computer crashes, and other various hells and the tracking for the first Ravage album should be completed soon and mixing will be done early next month. In other news, in the down time between recording sessions for the main band, I've begun recording my first solo album. I don't know what the album will be called yet, but the band will be called Al Ravage and the music style will be totally different from the main Ravage band, so there will be no mistaking them. In fact, a lot of the original songs will be ancient Ravage songs that were never properly recorded and don't fit the style of Ravage these days. I would classify the sound I'm going for as a brand of cyber punk metal... raw recordings....losts of first takes...but with a clean digital sound and lots of effects... kind of like if Alice Cooper were singing for the Misfits in the year 2050. You'll see what I mean... should be interesting. I'm trying to get lots of cameos from former Ravage members, and people from the local metal scene. I plan on getting serious about recording in early-mid June when the Ravage album is being finished up and Nick will be away in Virginia, but so far I've already recorded basic tracks for the songs 1. Termination 2. No More 3. Dead Star 4. Father Of The Atom 5. Know It All 6. Speed Demons There may also be a number of crazy non-metal covers, and a few more originals. I may also be doing a version of "Breakin' The Law" with Disengaged at some point and a Disengaged cover, though there's been no word on that as of yet. I don't know if the project will be a full CD or EP, or if it will be released by a label or by me, or if it will come out this year, but it won't be out until after the Ravage album has been out for a while because I don't want to cause any confusion. So maybe at the end of the year I will shop it to labels etc. Hopefully by the next update I will have sound clips from the Ravage album, the completed cover art, and maybe even a label announcement if we are that far along. Till then, RAVAGE IN PEACE!!! CONGRESS is considering two bills that would hold bands, DJs, bartenders, promoters, venue owners, radio stations and others liable if a patron uses drugs at a nightclub or concert http://www.musicdish.com/mag/?id=9494 In response to both bills, the Drug Policy Alliance declared April 24th a "Day and Night of Outrage" over the legislation and launched a website, www.protectlivemusic.org to coordinate the work of thousands of concerns music fans and business owners. Voters in dozens of cities, from Billings, Montana to New York City are expected to take action on April 24th, including circulating petitions to Congress, passing out flyers, protesting, and holding fundraisers to raise money for the campaign. The day and night of action kicks off a four-month national campaign to stop the legislation, that will culminate in a concert on the lawn of Congress in August. For a full list of tomorrow's events please see: http://www.protectlivemusic.org/outrage_gigs.htm http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/action/index.asp?step=1 http://actioncenter.drugpolicy.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=10378 Check this out........ Representative Tim Ryan 222 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Ryan, I'm writing to urge you to oppose the CLEAN-UP Act (H.R. 834) in its current form. Please do not sponsor this legislation. If you are currently a co-sponsor, please carefully review and consider removing Section 305. While most of the CLEAN-UP Act is unobjectionable (mainly providing new money and training for the safe clean up of illegal methamphetamine laboratories), Section 305 ought to be removed. If enacted, Section 305 would make it a federal crime - punishable by up to nine years in prison - to promote "any rave, dance, music, or other entertainment event, that takes place under circumstances where the promoter knows or reasonably ought to know that a controlled substance will be used or distributed." Since it is reasonable to assume that music concerts - whether rock, country, or rap -attract some people who want to use or sell drugs, this provision makes criminals out of every concert promoter, nightclub owner, and stadium or arena owner. The CLEAN-UP Act is too broad. It permits the federal government to punish people for the crimes of others and stifles free speech and musical expression. Moreover, it gives too much power and discretion to prosecutors, who may use it to target events they personally don't like - such as Hip Hop concerts and gay and lesbian fundraisers. There are no provisions that offer protections for free speech and innocent business owners. CLEAN-UP, if passed, will not be enforced equally. Given the continued and growing threat of terrorism and increasing local, state and federal budget deficits, Congress simply can't afford to enact misguided legislation that will not solve problems associated with drug use at concerts, nightclubs or other public events. I strongly urge you to oppose this legislation in its current form.

June 10th, 2004	DOWNSET JOINS PROJEKT REVOLUTION TOUR downset. has just been confirmed to join Linkin Park on the second stage of Projekt Revolution, featuring Korn, Snoop Dogg, The Used, and Less Than Jake on this summer's tour. downset. will unleash songs from their long awaited 4th album, "Universal", on the tour. "Universal" is slated to release June 1st, on Seattle-based Hawino Records. The band just completed 11 blistering new songs, and has been performing sporadically as they return to the top of the amalgamated world they created over a decade ago. Founded in Los Angeles in the late 80's as part of the thriving hardcore scene, downset. has evolved into an icon of sorts. As the original blenders of rap, funk, hardcore, punk, metal, and socially aware lyrics, they drew influences from Black Flag to Black Sabbath, Public Enemy to Bob Marley. Their reemergence marks the strength and integrity that has been held high in the eyes and ears of fans and believers. And while their previous efforts have sold close to 300,000 copies worldwide, "Universal" is set to follow suit. Tracks like "Forever", "All Crews", "Black Glock", and "Jumpin' Off", showcase the uncompromising anger and gritty reality downset. fans have learned to expect. Projekt Revolution kicks off July 23rd and will be hitting 32 different cities through the US. Tickets for every stop are on sale now. Head over to ProjektRevolution.com for buy links and all other additional information or go to www.downset.net. "LIZZY BORDEN" GUITAR PLAYER IN FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT MAY 17TH HOLLYWOOD (May 18, 2004) – It saddens me to convey that Alex Nelson, guitarist for metal band Lizzy Borden, perished in a head-on collision the afternoon of May 17th, 2004. Alex Nelson joined Lizzy Borden, after replacing Tony Matuzak, on guitar before the recording of The Murderess Metal Roadshow. Alex maintained his place in the band and went on to tour with Lizzy all over the world. He loved the music and loved the band, but most of all he loved life. Alex will be truly missed by all that had the gift of his friendship. We shall miss him dearly, as he was just starting his new life with his wife Angel Nelson. Recently moving to Palm Springs , the couple had purchased their new home and starting a rental business for the condo they had also purchased. They were living their dream life together only to end in a heartbreaking tragedy. This Sunday the band Starwood (all Lizzy Borden members, including Lizzy) will be performing at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip. They will be performing a few Lizzy Borden songs in tribute to their lost brother. To send your condolences and support please mail to: V.Q. Promotions C/O Angel Nelson 4415 W. Verdugo Ave., Ste B Burbank, CA 91505 After the success of MUTILATED's debut album 'Deviriginated Genital Pulp' one of my top priorities was to re-sign these guys and the deal is done. We have just agreed to a one album deal. Of course there aren't too many details at this point but Mutilated is hard at work on writing new material which will give Mutilated more of their own identity. Comparisons to Cannibal Corpse and Suffocation is great but they wanted to find their own sound and the new stuff I have heard so far is going to impress their current fans and surely land them new fans. A studio hasn't been chosen yet but will be shortly. The plan is to record sometime in December and have the CD ready for an early 2005 release. Other Mutilated news... if all goes well sometime in September there will be a short tour of the east coast and midwest. The tour is in the planning stages right now. Ideally an established headliner will be chosen and one other band from Forever Underground besides Mutilated will be on the tour as well. More info on that soon. LAMB OF GOD ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM Lamb of God Epic Debut Ashes Of The Wake In-Stores This Fall Follow-Up To Critically Acclaimed Independent Release As The Palaces Burn New Album produced by Machine (Clutch, King Crimson, Pitchshifter) Includes Appearances By Megadeth's Chris Poland and Testament's Alex Skolnick Lamb of God Deemed One of Three Featured Bands On 2004 Ozzfest 2nd Stage New York, NY - Lamb of God are proud to announce Ashes Of The Wake, the follow-up album to the band's critically acclaimed release As The Palaces Burn. The new album, produced by Machine (Clutch, King Crimson, Pitchshifter), and featuring special appearancs from Chris Poland (Megadeth) and Alex Skolnick (Testament) is set to hit stores this fall. Lamb of God along with Hatebreed and Slipknot, are set as the only non-rotating bands on the Ozzfest 2004 2nd stage. Earlier this year, Lamb of God entered Water Music in Hoboken, NJ, and Sound of Music studio in the band's hometown of Richmond, Virginia, working to complete Ashes Of The Wake. The album features the strongest and most sophisticated Lamb of God sound to date. Our new record has more range than any of the others, says guitarist Mark Morton We've really stretched out on this one and pushed ourselves harder than ever before... Hailed as heroes of new American metal by legions of fans across the country - Lamb of God injects a contemporary extreme music aesthetic to create an unmistakable signature sound. Lamb of God has mastered a sophisticated sound that transcends genres and is appreciated by any open-minded music fan. Lamb of God is a breath of fresh air that stands head and shoulders above all the cookie cutter bands out there. - Testament's Alex Skolnick This is Megadeth for the new Millenium. - Chris Poland of Megadeth I've never met a band with such an innate sense of power in their songs. - Machine Ashes Of The Wake Producer Notable Mentions about Lamb of God: Revolver Magazine named Lamb of God #9 of the GREATEST live bands of all time and As The Palaces Burn as 2003's record of the year. Alternative Press Magazine named LOG #3 of the 25 most IMPORTANT metal bands. Rolling Stone calls As The Palaces Burn a meticulously crafted metal assault. Metal Hammer Magazine editors voted As The Palaces Burn as FAVORITE album of 2003. Guitar World Magazine placed Mark Morton and Willie Adler at #80 in their listing of the top 100 guitarists ever. Lamb of God's first ever DVD, Terror and Hubris, debuted @ #32 on the Billboard Video chart and includes a half hour DVD MTV2 special. Lamb of God co-headlined the 2003 Headbanger's Ball tour, along with Shadows Fall and Killswitch Engage, and also twice co-hosted MTV's Headbanger's Ball. SATHANAS are working on new material for their next release. Also included second guitarist Wayne Dudley and ex ACHERON drummer Jim Stauss. Labels get in contact for new promo! sathanaspaul@yahoo.com BLACK SABBATH, the band that started it all will be headlining Ozzfest this year - the lineup includes original members Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi along with Mike Bordin (Faith No More, Ozzy Osbourne) on drums - original drummer Bill Ward has declined an invitation to participate based on his dissatisfaction with the contract that was presented to him. Metal Update ICED EARTH drummer Richard Christy (Death, Control Denied, Leash Law, Tiwanaku) is leaving the band to audition for the Howard Stern show as Stuttering John's replacement - Bobby Jarzombek (Riot, Halford) will take over behind the kit. Metal Update CANDLEMASS has disbanded due to artistic differences - according to an official statement: "There will be no more gigs, no new album, no more doom! This is it... finished..........zero...........nada........out!!!" Metal Update Guitarist Jeremy Turner (Origin) will be replacing Jack Owen for upcoming CANNIBAL CORPSE tours - he has not yet been named a permanent member. Metal Update MARDUK bassist B.War has been replaced By Magnus Devo Andersson who was the second guitar player on the band's first two albums "Dark Endless" and "Those Of The Unlight". Metal Update Bassist Frank Bello (Anthrax) has been drafted for the revamped HELMET lineup. Metal Update Drummer Jeff Singer (Blaze, Kill II This) has joined the fold of PARADISE LOST. Metal Update CROWBAR's new lineup for the European tour and beyond is as follows: Kirk Windstein (Down) --> guitar and vocals, Patrick Bruders (Goatwhore) --> bass, Steve Gibb (Black Label Society) --> guitar and vocals, Tommy Buckley (Soilent Green) --> drums. Metal Update SUPARED, fronted by Michael Kiske (Helloween), has reportedly called it quits. Metal Update James Lomenzo (Pride & Glory, David Lee Roth, White Lion) will be handling bass duties for BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's Ozzfest appearances. Metal Update EXTOL guitarists Christer Espevoll and Ole Borud have left the band - their replacements will be announced later this summer. Metal Update Due to problems with his health, Tom Graber (keyboards, guitar) has left CRYSTAL BALL after nine years. Metal Update KILLSWITCH ENGAGE "The End of Heartache" sold 37,531 copies in the first week and landed at #21 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart securing Roadrunner Records' fourth highest chart debut ever. Metal Update

June 9th, 2004	The FUCK THE COMMERCE VII Festival is going to take place at another location, instead of the already announced one. Concerning the billing there will be no changes! We are very sorry telling you this news, particularly for the people who've already booked or payed the journeys to Neiden, but we got this message yesterday (11.05.04, 16:30) from the lawyers of the owner of this location¼ together with the judge´s decision that prohibites the using of the area. The new location is the plant for multiple purpose (in german: Mehrzweckanlage ( MZA ) ) at Luckau on the B 87. It could be also reached through the Autobahn 13, exit Luckau, from there there's a distance of about 5 km. There are advising signs on the road. The autobahn exit Luckau is for persons coming from the North ( Berlin ) is closed due to road constructions. Please use the exit before called Freiwalde. For people coming from the other direction there is not such a complication. For people arriving with the train there will be a shuttle-bus from the trainstation Luckau/Uckro, Lübben or Torgau, by request. For further infos look at the following side: http://www.cudgel.de/ My Kingdom Music is proud to present its two new jewels, DESPAIRATION & PLAN E. DESPAIRATION come from Germany with their melancholic and orchestral Dark Music and their 4th album "Music For The Night" will be released in September. Prepare yourself to an incredible journey through progressive elements, complex arrangements and magic emotions, while PLAN E is the next sensational Finnish revelation, with ex-Impaled Nazarene members, and they will amaze you with their minimalist and Avantgarde Dark Art. The album titled "Best Kept Secret" will be released in September. Fans of Joy Division, Beyond Dawn, Nick Cave, will find here their ultimate pleasure. In the same September will be released also the definitive and dramatic sonorous apocalypse of the unique Doomsters DEINONYCHUS. "Insomnia", this is its title of this already announced masterpiece, has been recorded in Rome at The Outer Sound Studio with Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE) as producer and special guest on drums too. More info at: www.mykingdommusic.net Guitarist Bryan Kehoe (M.I.R.V., Jerry Cantrell Band, The Les Claypool Frog Brigade) has joined the ranks of MINISTRY and Revolting Cocks. Metal Update Guitarist Jens Basten (Night In Gales) has replaced Jan Olejnik in DEADSOIL. Metal Update LOST HORIZON guitarist Wojtek Lisicki has rejoined the band. Metal Update Eric Dellon (Shallow Water Grave, Zombie Apocalypse) has been recruited to fill the vocalist position vacated by Mark Moots earlier this year in DECEMBER. Metal Update INSISION has parted ways with drummer Thomas Daun in a mutual decision - the band is working with a new drummer named Marcus Jonsson for the European tour with Suffocation - meanwhile, guitarist Toob Brynedal will be unable to take part in the upcoming tour due to medical reasons. Metal Update ISENGARD keyboardist Peo Lövholm has returned to the fold. Metal Update GENERAL SURGERY guitarist Johan Wallin and bassist Glenn Sykes (Regurgitate) have been added to the lineup. Metal Update SUIDAKRA former touring guitarist Matthias has joined the band as a permanent member. Metal Update ENGORGE has parted ways with bassist Mitch Coken for their upcoming Hordes Of Darkness west coast tour - Randell Salmon (Decomposed) will be filling in indefinitely. Metal Update NECROTIC DISGORGEMENT has parted ways with vocalist Joe Wolfe due to musical differences - the lineup currently features former Regurgitation members Ben Deskins, Tony Tipton and Jason Trecazzi, as well as Rob Lesniak (Dislimb) - the search for a vocalist is underway. Metal Update LECHEROUS has split due to musical differences - the members all intend to pursue new projects. Metal Update LILLIAN AXE frontman Ron Taylor will play his last show with the band at Germany's Bang Your Head Festival. Metal Update PROGPOWER USA V, the festival has sold out in less than one week - this is the third consecutive year that Progpower USA has sold out more than four months in advance - the event will take place on September 17 and 18 in Atlanta, GA. Metal Update As many already know, RESUSCITATOR signed to "Displeased/From Beyond Prod." early this year they will be releasing the 3 upcoming Resuscitator's blasphemous creation; 1. "Warrior's Death" * Winter 2004 * 2. "Towards the Sunless Centuries" * Summer 2005 * 3. "Summoner" * Winter 2005 * This still needs approval from the label but the band has material to record those CDs already, time passed but the band did not stop writing and creating it's blasphemy. Resuscitator will also be on tour with The Chasm, Vehemence, and November's Doom in the month of August. www.resuscitator.net

June 8th, 2004	CONFESSOR NEWS: Hello to all!!! I am writing you to tell you that Confessor has just finished first their studio work in 12 years!!!! Yes, Confessor is back together and are putting the final touches on the mix. We are VERY excited about the new material and are anxious for our supporters to hear it. That's why we are putting a track up on our website for streaming and downloading. Confessor will be aggressively shopping the new material to labels and we would appreciate all of the help you can provide in getting the buzz going for us again. We hope you like the new material and truly do appreciate your support. The official Confessor website is www.confessorband.com MELIAH RAGE Music Featured on Upcoming Episode of FOX TV’s ‘The Shield’ Boston’s reformed metal heroes MELIAH RAGE is laying the groundwork to make 2004 truly a landmark year for the band. While putting the finishing touches on their comeback studio album Barely Human (to be released through Screaming Ferret Wreckords/Escapi Music during the summer) and coordinating plans for a major North American tour, the band secured a deal with FOX TV to have music from the forthcoming album’s title track appear in an upcoming episode of the hit series The Shield. On June 8th, “Barely Human” will be spotlighted in a critical scene in Episode #314 “The Barn” involving one of the show’s detectives and a gasoline truck. The Shield stars Michael Chiklis (winner of the 2002 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series), Walton Goggins, and CCH Pounder. More information on the show can be found at the following location: http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/the_shield/ Wondering What's Next With CHEVELLE? CHEVELLE RETURNS WITH A ROAD HARDENED SOUND PETE, JOE AND SAM LOEFFLER WILL CO-PRODUCE NEXT ALBUM WITH CHEVELLE'S WONDER WHAT'S NEXT ENGINEER ELVIS BASKETTE New York, NY - Chevelle is currently in a Los Angeles studio working on the follow-up to the trio's 2002 Epic Records platinum debut Wonder What's Next. Chevelle will co-produce the as-yet-untitled album with Michael "Elvis" Baskette, who engineered Wonder What's Next. The Loeffler brothers - Pete (guitar and vocals), Joe (bass) and Sam (drums) - spent 18 months on the road supporting Wonder What's Next with headlining tours of the United States, Canada and Europe, stints opening for Stone Sour, Audioslave, Disturbed, Foo Fighters and played the main stage at Ozzfest 2003 and second stage at Ozzfest 2002. Chevelle also dominated the radio waves with their debut single "The Red" which continued play for 18 months, "Send the Pain Below" was a number one single for two months, and "Closure" broke into a top five single. Chevelle documented its live show with a pair of releases in 2003. Live From the Road, a 10-song bootleg that features performances of "The Red," "Mia," and more. Live From the Norva, a live-DVD featuring 14 songs recorded at The Norva in Norfolk, VA. Directed by Sam Erickson (Good Charlotte, John Mayer) the concert includes performances mixed with behind the scenes footage. "Chevelle's extensive touring hardened the band's sound," says Pete, who promises the new songs will sharpen the band's harder edge. "I want to avoid being one of those bands that follows-up a successful album by watering down what they did before," he says. "I asked Sam to break out the double-kick bass-drum pedal because I want to make an album that's more aggressive than anything we've done before but doesn't sacrifice melody or dynamics." One of the songs expected to appear on Chevelle's new album is "Still Running," which is currently featured on The Punisher movie soundtrack. "We're pretty sure that song will make the new album," explains Sam, "but it probably won't be the same version." Chevelle expects their second album for Epic Records to be out in the fall of 2004 with an extensive tour to follow. WWW.CHEVELLEINC.COM PROGPOWER USA V OFFICIALLY SELLS OUT ATLANTA – Tickets for ProgPower USA V have officially sold out in less than one week. "I simply want to thank the fans for their continued support,” said promoter Glenn Harveston. “I cannot help but feel that ProgPower USA has become the premiere metal festival in North America now." This is the third consecutive year the festival has sold out more than four months in advance. ProgPower USA V will take place on Friday, September 17 and Saturday, September 18 Earthlink Live. Sabian, Pacific Drums, Evan Drumheads, Planet Waves, Shure Microphones, and D'Addario are sponsoring ProgPower USA V. www.progpowerusa.com THE “DOWN BOYS” ARE ON TOUR FOR THE SUMMER WARRANT COMING TO YOUR TOWN SOON HOLLYWOOD (May , 2004) – WARRANT is heading out on a U.S. summer tour starting May 27th in York Pennsylvania @ The Hardware Bar. They will get down and dirty playing all of their hard-hitting biggest hits. Hitting 7 million in record sales worldwide, 5 top 40 hits and 5 top MTV videos, the “Down Boys” can still leave the crowds wanting more. Performing their popular songs ‘#2-Heaven,’ ‘Down Boys’ and of course ‘Cherry Pie,’ WARRANT gives the fans what they want, non-stop. WARRANT's line-up consists of original members Erik Turner (guitar), Jerry Dixon (bass), Joey Allen (lead guitar), Steven Sweet (drums) and new addition Jaime St. James (vocals). Confirmed dates: JUNE 06.17.04 Burlington, IA, Steamboat Days 06.18.04 Fargo, ND, Red River Valley Fair 06.19.04 Des Moines, IA, Waterworks Park 06.25.04 Lafayette, LA, Night Town 06.26.04 Shreveport, LA, Alligator Joe's JULY 07.01.04, Bottineau, ND, Rockin The Hills 07.02.04, Bay City, MI, Wenona Park 07.08.04, Batesville, AR, Riverfront Park 07.15.04, Springville, IN, The Boogie 07.16.04, Evansville, IN, JT Baileys 07.18.04, Comstock, NE, Second Wind Ranch 07.22.04, Paducah, KY, Summer Festival 07.30.04, Jefferson City, MO, Cole County Fair 07.31.04, Rice, MN, River’s Edge More dates to be added soon~ MUDVAYNE TAPS PRODUCER DAVE FORTMAN FOR NEW ALBUM Mudvayne Predicts Brutality and Beauty for Third Studio Release Following RIAA Gold Certified Albums The End of All Things to Come and Debut L.D. 50 New York, NY - Mudvayne will begin pre-production for the quartet's third, as-yet-untitled, Epic Records release with producer Dave Fortman (Superjoint Ritual, Evanescence). Singer, Chad Gray; guitarist, Greg Tribbett; bassist, Ryan Martinie and drummer Matt McDonough chose Fortman because they felt Dave could combine the band's extreme elements. We've been extremely fortunate to work with some amazing producers, says Gray. Garth Richardson captured the band's raw energy on the first record and David Bottrill gave our music a three-dimensional quality on the second record. For this record, we asked Dave Fortman to produce because we wanted someone who can bring both of those elements together into a sound that's brutal and beautiful. Scheduled for release this fall, the upcoming album follows the success of L.D. 50 and The End of All Things to Come – both of which were certified gold. Before heading to The Plant in Sausalito, Fortman plans to spend time with Mudvayne in pre-production. I've found that those first few days are the most important when it comes to setting the album's tone and challenging the band about their goals and fine-tuning the arrangements for maximum emotional impact. Look for Mudvayne's new album to hit stores this fall. www.mudvayne.com After the successful tour with While Heaven Wept and the fantastic live gig at this year's "Doom Shall Rise" festival, the Irish Doom-Death band MOURNING BELOVETH signed to Grau Records, a subsidiary of Prophecy Productions. The deal is for four albums the first of which is to be recorded in October in the famous Studio E in Germany. This is a very exciting step for both band and label and it underlines the fact that doom metal is on the rise. www.mourningbeloveth.com Everything is finally completed & tickets have officially gone on sale for The CENTRAL ILLINOIS METALFEST 2004. Visit the ticket page on the fest site to purchase your tickets now while they last! Here is all the info regarding the fest: Date - Friday, August 13th & Saturday, August 14th 2004 Location - The Canopy Club 708 S. Goodwin Ave. Urbana, Illinois 61801 Ticket Prices: Friday only - $15.00 per ticket Saturday only - $20.00 per ticket 2 Day Passes - $30.00 per ticket Cost is the same at the door. The Central Illinois Metalfest 2004 Schedule & Line-up: 15 Minute Set Changes! Friday, August 13th Doors Open at 3.00p.m. Bands Start At 3:30p.m 3:30PM - 3:55PM - ARTERY ERUPTION (CA) 4:10PM - 4:35PM - SEVERED REMAINS (OH) 4:50PM - 5:15PM - DECRYPT (IN) 5:30PM - 6:00PM - DEAD FOR DAYS (IL) 6:15PM - 6:45PM - SCREAMING AFTERBIRTH (WI) 7:00PM - 7:30PM - INCINERATE (MN) 7:45PM - 8:15PM - NECROTIC DISGORGEMENT (OH) 8:30PM - 9:00PM - PUTREFY (UK) 9:15PM - 9:45PM - PUTRID PILE (WI) 10:00PM - 10:30PM - WACO JESUS (IL) 10:45PM - 11:15PM - INTERNAL SUFFERING (COLOMBIA) 11:30PM - 12:00PM - MASTIC SCUM (AUSTRIA) 12:15PM - END - LIVIDITY (IL) Saturday, August 14th Doors Open At 11:30a.m Bands Start at Noon Sharp 12:00PM - 12:25PM - GEMISAUDI (OH) 12:40PM - 1:05PM - SAPROGENIC (MI) 1:20PM - 1:45PM - VOMIT SPAWN (FL) 2:00PM - 2:30PM - ESTUARY (OH) 2:45PM - 3:15PM - DYSCRASIA (WI) 3:30PM - 4:00PM - EXPLODING ZOMBIES (MI) 4:15PM - 4:45PM - SLOUGH (IL) 5:00PM - 5:30PM - LEUKORRHEA (MA) 5:45PM - 6:15PM - MUTILATED (MI) 6:30PM - 7:00PM - FUNERUS (PA) 7:15PM - 7:45PM - EMETH (BELGIUM) 8:00PM - 8:30PM - STABWOUND (SWEDEN) 8:45PM - 9:15PM - LUST OF DECAY (NC) 9:30PM - 10:00PM - GORGASM (IL) 10:15PM - 10:45PM - FLESHGRIND (IL) 11:00PM - 11:30PM - MORTAL DECAY (NJ) 11:45PM - END - INCANTATION (PA) Please check the official fest website for changes & updates between now and the event dates! We hope you will come out for what is sure to be the most brutal event of the year! Prepare for the sickness!! Official Website: http://www.xwarp.net/Fest/Fest.html Screaming Ferret Wreckords Unveils Plans to Release New ANVIL Studio Effort and Several Key Catalogue Titles This Summer Over the past few years, Screaming Ferret Wreckords, LLC has aligned itself with budding new artists, as well as a selection of traditional metal bands in an effort to reintroduce lost classics to the audience of the New Millennium. The label is now proud to present a campaign to introduce Toronto, Ontario legends ANVIL to the new generation of metal fans. The campaign includes the domestic reissue of several catalogue titles (some of which are either out of print or never before available in the US), as well as the brand new studio album Back To Basics. For over 2 decades, ANVIL has been a band that firmly understood that Metal should not be taken completely seriously. The band’s brand of anthemic metal fuses intense, piercing metal with witty social sarcasm to create a unique brand of music rarely seen and never equaled. Back To Basics, produced by renowned Canadian metal mastermind Pierre Rémillard (who had produced 2 previous Anvil albums, as well as 4 from Cryptopsy, and titles from Gorguts, Quo Vadis, and Kataklysm) is described by frontman/guitarist Steven “Lips” Kudlow as “a great pounding feel, like Accept meets Ozzy's Bark At the Moon.” The tracklisting includes: Fuel For the Fire Can't Catch Me (When My Pants Are Down) Keep It Up Go Away Song of Pain Bottom Feeder You Get What You Pay For Cruel World The Chainsaw Fast Driver The Back To Basics cover art available for viewing here: http://www.geocities.com/tgalloca/basics_big.htm Screaming Ferret Wreckords will soon be releasing seven classic ANVIL albums; discs that defined and secured the band’s status in the true heavy metal elite. Titles include three currently out-of-print releases: 1987’s Strength Of Steel (which featured such classics as “Concrete Jungle”, “Straight Between The Eyes”, and “Mad Dog”, the song that yielded a quite humorous video that received recurrent airplay on MTV’s original Headbangers Ball program), 1988’s Pound For Pound (featuring “Blood On The Ice” and “Toe Jam”), 1989’s Past & Present Live (a brilliant live set capturing such seminal ANVIL anthems as “Forged In Fire”, “Metal on Metal”, “March of the Crabs”, and “Mothra”). SFW is also releasing a number of titles that never received a proper United States release, including 1991’s Worth The Weight, 2001’s Plenty Of Power, 2002’s Still Going Strong, and the special 1999 Anthology of Anvil, the perfect introductory piece to the manic, semi-insane world of ANVIL. Lips is shocked and thrilled with this development in the band’s career: “I can't believe after a quarter of a century we will finally be released to the unsuspecting American audience. I've never understood after all these years why Anvil has done so little in the United States in the way of getting our recordings released, as well as touring. It is a true tragedy if not a crime! For those people who have never heard of us, it might be a surprise to find out we've been recording music before the existence of what was once called Heavy Metal, and to be more exact NWBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal). Our first album came out in 81, however all the tracks on it were written over a long period of time, some dating back as far as 73 or 74! This new opportunity to release new and back catalog would not have come true if it weren't for the bravery and dedication to true metal by Screaming Ferret Wreckords. We have been pleasing European audiences for years and hope with all our might that we can do the same in America.” Anvil is soon embarking on a two-month European tour and plan to perform North American shows over the summer. The first date booked is the Gates of Hell 2004 Festival on July 24th at the FunHaus in Toronto, Ontario alongside such Canadian metal legends as Razor and Exciter. Anvil joins a proud group of classic metal bands, like Nuclear Assault and Meliah Rage, who have experienced rejuvenation and renewed interest through the work and partnership with Screaming Ferret Wreckords, LLC, an organization designed to further expose new talent and to introduce groundbreaking classics to a new audience. www.anvilmetal.tk

June 1st, 2004	SUPREME LORD in CONQUER RECORDS. The band has been signed contract with CONQUER RECORDS. The first effect of this deal will be the first full-length album "X99.9" - old underground school of powerful extreem death metal - that will be include 8 pieces (1. X99.9 kill your enemies, 2. Nail him, 3. Death Metal Beast, 4. Terrorzone, 5. Flashback, 6. Hegemony5, 7. Dark heresies, 8. Traitors corpse.) plus re-mastered demo for 1995 yaer "At the Black Moon Night" and 2 video to piece at "X99.9": "Death Metal Beast", "Terrorzone". Album will be available at the beginning of June. SUPREME LORD was created in 1991 by Reyash who was also involved in Christ Agony (and now member of Witchmaster). Line up: V-told-o (drums), Shymon (guitars), Reyash (bas/vocal), Pablo (guitars). Multi-Cultural Power Metal Heroes DRAGONFORCE Release Potent Sophomore Effort Sonic Firestorm May 11th On European Tour with W.A.S.P. Hailing from the United Kingdom, DRAGONFORCE is quickly becoming a force with which to be reckoned. The band releases their rampaging sophomore effort Sonic Firestorm through Sanctuary/Noise Records on May 11th. Not only is the band a unique entity in that they perform a brand of music that is nowadays nearly non-existent in their British home, but the band is comprised of such multi-cultural members, such a union would seem impossible. Composed of Herman Li (lead guitar – born in Hong Kong), ZP Theart (vocals – born in South Africa), Vadim Pruzhanov (keyboards – born in the Ukraine), Sam Totman (guitar – born in England), Adrian Lambert (bass – born in England), and David Mackintosh (drums – born in England), the band has evolved very quickly over the course of two albums. Having released their debut Valley of the Damned in 2003 to much critical acclaim, the release granted them amazing touring opportunities with heroes & legends like Halford, Stratovarius, Virgin Steele, and Helloween, as well as prestigious spots on such festivals as Sweden Rock, Torres Rock (Spain), Young Metal Gods (Germany), and Bloodstock (UK). Early DRAGONFORCE can best be described as a mix of modern melodic power metal with the fury of speed metal. Since then, the band’s style has evolved into an even more distinctive sound. By combining their favorite aspects of different rock and metal styles – ranging from classic/power/thrash/speed/death/progressive/hard rock – played with high-octane energy, DRAGONFORCE’s sound may now best be described as Extreme Power Metal. The supremely potent and instantly memorable melodies that stand shoulder-to-shoulder with outrageous speed, power, complex twin-guitar wizardry and extreme metal drumming are just some of the qualities that separate this band from the masses. Truly a Sonic Firestorm! DRAGONFORCE is currently touring Europe with shock-rock stalwarts W.A.S.P. www.dragonforce.com VEXED are now to recording their third album, called "Destruction Warfare" at bunker studios. This new release will be already for June 2004 and available from Witches Brew Rec. In October. This new album will be a new extreme fuckin' blackend work of war, violence and madness in vein of first mighty Slayer, Venom, Whiplash. Tracklist: Nuclear Babylon Warblast Requiem Aeternum Phobic Reign Black Terror Death Symphony Bladeblood Total Desaster (Destruction) Gods of Darkness Destruction Warfare Dogmatic Blame www.witches-brew.org www.vexed-web.tk GORED is hard at work in the studio and will be completed in mid-June. Shortly after the CD will be mastered and put out immmediately in time for the Central Illinois Metalfest. THE STUMP / DECRYPT - split CD is mastered and layout is near complete. The CD will be pressed immediately after the Maryland Deathfest so expect a late June release on that one. BLOODTHRONE was delayed slightly but is going to be out very soon. I have had alot of people asking about the progress on this one. Just a couple more weeks or so and it will be out. Sorry for the delays on this one! CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Jack Owen has left the group as his "heart just wasn't in it anymore" - the band is currently teaching another guitarist the set list for the "Wretched Spawn" tour. Metal Update Frost will not replace drummer Kvitrafn in GORGOROTH as originally intended as his dedication to 1349 and Satyricon proved to be a conflict - vocalist Gaahl has been sentenced to 18 months in a prison for charges stemming from an incident in which he allegedly assaulted a man. Metal Update Guitarist Scott Harrington (Minus, Aimed Aggression) has been added to the lineup of NUCLEAR ASSAULT, rounded out by original members John Connelly (v), Danny Lilker (b) and Glenn Evans (d). Metal Update Guitarist T.J. Helmerich has replaced Tony MacAlpine in PLANET X. Metal Update TRANSPORT LEAGUE guitarist Dan J has left the band due to personal and economical problems - the search for a suitable replacement is underway. Metal Update Chris Parlon (Marazine) has been recruited to take over on bass guitar for BEYOND THE EMBRACE. Metal Update Maxence Pilo, Pierre-Emmanuel Pelisson and Frédéric Leclercq have left HEAVENLY due to musical differences and are in the process of starting a new project. Metal Update EVOKEN is in the studio recording their new album with new keyboardist Denny Hahn - John Paradiso will be holding down bass duties as the band has parted ways with Steve. Metal Update Vocalist Melchior Borg has been added to the lineup of BEHEADED in time for the recording of "Ominous Bloodline". Metal Update SEXDIGITAL has completed its lineup with addition Berklee graduate Annemarie on guitar. Metal Update THE DARKNESS, the Brits have reportedly enlisted Robert "Mutt" Lange (AC/DC, Def Leppard) to produce their next album. Metal Update MACHINE HEAD "Through The Ashes Of Empires" entered the Billboard Album Chart at 88, selling over 11,000 copies its first week. Metal Update SUSPERIA US RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED Philadelphia: Candlelight Records confirms June 29 as the US release date for the new album from Norway's Susperia. Titled Unlimited, it is the third full-length album from the growing melodic metal band. With Unlimited, Susperia's musical charm is fully realized with a sonic epic that is sure to be one of the year's most talked about albums. Recorded at Subsonic Society Studios in Oslo and Studio Fredman (At The Gates, Soilwork) in Gothenburg, Sweden, Unlimited has already gathered substantial critical acclaim throughout Europe. And with a video recently filmed for album track "Chemistry," Susperia's time to fully conquer US audiences is now. Vocalist Althera says, "we know there's been problems in the past getting hold of our albums in the US, but that's all history now. It's time to look forward and we're real happy that fans in the states are gonna get the chance to hear and buy our new album. We're pleased with the result and Europe seems to agree with us - so satisfy your curiosity." Formed in 1999 by exiting Dimmu Borgir Drummer Tjodalv, Susperia found themselves part of a massive 10-label bidding war. The initial victor being Nuclear Blast. Their first album, Predominance, reportedly sold over 10,000 units it is first three months of worldwide release. Tours in support of In Flames, Nevermore, Lacuna Coil and Dimmu Borgir would place the band in front of excited audiences throughout Europe, with their single US performance coming via the annual Milwaukee Metal Fest. The band's second album, Vindication, would follow and equally impressed fans and critics. But a change was in the air. Signing with Tabu Records (recently confirming US license with Candlelight for the Americas) in late 2003, Susperia, completed by bass guitarist Memnock, guitarists Elvorn and Cyrus and vocalist Athera, have rearmed and are set to expand their grasp on the music that has impressed so many in relatively short time. With feature stories already confirmed for Metal Maniacs and Brave Words Bloody Knuckles, Unlimited is already setting up for a solid run for its US release. The band are looking to tour the US for first time in late 2004/early 2005. Watch for details. Track listing for Unlimited: Chemistry, The Coming Past, Situational Awareness, Devil May Care, Off the Grid, Years of Infinity, Home Sweet Hell, Mind Apart, Beast by Design, Untouched. www.susperia.net Metal Maniacs MELIAH RAGE Track Featured on Upcoming Episode of FOX TV's "The Shield" Boston's reformed metal heroes MELIAH RAGE is laying the groundwork to make 2004 truly a landmark year for the band. While putting the finishing touches on their comeback studio album Barely Human (to be released through Screaming Ferret Wreckords/Escapi Music during the summer) and coordinating plans for a major North American tour, the band secured a deal with FOX TV to have music from the forthcoming album's title track appear in an upcoming episode of the hit series The Shield. On June 8th, "Barely Human" will be spotlighted in a critical scene in Episode #314 "The Barn" involving one of the show's detectives and a gasoline truck. The Shield stars Michael Chiklis (winner of the 2002 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series), Walton Goggins, and CCH Pounder. More information on the show can be found at the following location: http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/the_shield/ www.meliahrage.com FRANCE 'S ANOREXIA NERVOSA JOINS LISTENABLE ROSTER ! ANOREXIA NERVOSA have signed a multi album deal with LISTENABLE records. The band is currently recording their fourth full length album scheduled for October 2004 which will feature some of the following new songs bearing titles like "Antinferno", "Sister September", and "Codex veritas". Although the album title has not been revealed yet, it will show ANOREXIA NERVOSA in top form in their solemn, hysterical fresh sounding orchestral heavy riffing based black metal style. recorded at Drudenhaus studios in France and mastered at the CUTTING ROOM in Sweden by Björn Engelmann (Rammstein, In Flames, Hypocrisy). ANOREXIA NERVOSA have proven to be one of the country's best selling band of the all metal genre with their previous album 'New obscurantis order' (Osmose productions) which even made them enter the charts in various chains. Also benefitting from a strong fanbase abroad, ANOREXIA NERVOSA will undoubtly confirm their position as one of the leaders in European symphonic ripping black metal. Denata is no more... April 25 the day we never thought would come¼ but it did. The lack of inspiration has been overwhelmed the last months and our motto has always been to do what we do because it's fun. It hasn't been fun the latest months and because of that we have decided to move on and do something totally different to get the inspiration back. You will probably see us in different bands in the future but right now we just need to settle down and do nothing for a while. Metal is our life and I'm pretty sure we'll meet again, somehow, somewhere... We wish to thank all our fans, radiostations, magazines and all other that have supported Denata during these six years of moshing, without you we would never have made it this far. Also we wish to raise our axes for Scott Heckner and Phil Fasciana at Arctic Music Group for all the great years working together. No more interviews will be answered. Now the corpses are waiting so we need to move on... Total fucking thrash attack!!!! The Official Denata Domain: www.denata.com