| September
29th, 1999 |
- SIX FEET UNDER AND CATASTROPHIC (FEATURING EX-OBITUARY GUITARIST TREVOR
PERES) ADDED TO NOVEMBER TO DISMEMBER LINE UP
November to Dismember, the Texas metal festival set to take place in
San Antonio at the Live Oak Civic Center on Friday and Saturday, November
5 and 6.
Just announced yesterday that Metal Blade recording artist's SIX FEET
UNDER will be joing the already stupendous bill in San Antonio at this
year's first annual November to Dismember. Also announced on the bill
will be CATASTROPHIC, the new band from Ex-Obituary Guitarist Trevor
Peres.
- Lauded death metal band NILE has begun pre-production work on the
follow-up to the acclaimed 'Amongst The Catacombs Of Nephren-Ka' album.
Guitarist Karl Sanders elaborates, "The direction of the band has not
moved one inch. The material for the new album continues to explore
the juxtaposition between extreme metal and Middle Eastern sounds, and
we are committed to expanding the brutality and exotic tones that were
on 'Nephren-Ka...'"
Several songs have already been completed. Titles include "The Black
Flame," "Multitude Of Foes," "Masturbating The War God," "Defiling The
Gates Of Ishtar," and "Onward To Kadesh."
"The Black Flame" and "Masturbating The War God" were debuted along
the band's recently-completed 18-month 'Amongst The Catacombs Of Nephren-Ka'
World Tour. An extensive European tour report by Karl himself can be
read in the forthcoming issue of Metal Maniacs, due on newsstands in
early October.
The as-yet-untitled full-length is scheduled for a spring 2000 release
through Relapse Records. Metal
Maniacs
- ABSU recently sent us this latest correspondence from Cythraul, Texas.
Apply if equipped on all fronts...
"Globe-commanding mythological occult metal act Absu is seeking a permanent
(or session member for touring purposes only) lead guitarist/vocalist
to appropriately complete their occultic dynasty. [We are] painstakingly
looking for an immortal, esoteric spirit with a tyrannical sentiment;
a professional musician-magician is what [we] must obtain, that is,
to banefully conquer this sphere!
Some of the Cythraul Klan's requirements:
*Medieval/Barbaric/Soothsaying image is a MUST.
*If you grasp an "attitude" or an attitude problem, you will most likely
associate, "click" with them.
*Must have played (lead) guitar for least 6-8 years and think you're
the absolute BEST executioner of euphony eternally. [We're] looking
for a King/Hanneman/Petrozza/Fripp/Colin-Tocquaine/Schuldiner/LaRocque-style
guitarist, but faster and far more advanced than these ascendancies.
Music theory and aural skills a plus.
*Drug addicts are not a problem with ABSU. Sometimes mortal manufactured
toxins are aesthetically creative within the metaphysical mind of a
musician-magician.
*Must own professional equipment and gear; no DOD "Death Metal" distortion
pedals or Peavey amplifications please.
*Must be able to tour extensively from May to December, 2000: no ifs,
ands, or buts.
If you're this mighty, please contact ABSU's manager, Roberta Evans,
for the interview. Thank you and keep burning the ancient flame!
Roberta Evans, Inc. - Management
mailto:evansrl@us.ibm.com
813.814.2526 (US country code = 1)
813.878.5402 Metal
Maniacs
- There is a rumor that KORN may show up at Family Values tour. It supposed
to a surprise so you never know.
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| September
24th, 1999 |
- DANZIG, S.O.D. AND MORBID ANGEL HEADLINE INAUGURAL NOVEMBER TO DISMEMBER
SAN ANTONIO - Danzig, Stormtroopers of Death (S.O.D.), and Morbid Angel
have been announced as headliners of the first annual November to Dismember,
the Texas metal festival set to take place in San Antonio at the Live
Oak Civic Center on Friday and Saturday, November 5 and 6.
November to Dismember is one of four shows that comprise the Metal Mania
Series, a national series of heavy music festivals featuring top worldwide
artists and an array of extreme entertainment over the course of two
days.
A sampling of the 100 bands confirmed to appear at November to Dismember
include: a Samhain reunion, Sweden's In Flames, Portugal's Moonspell
in their first North American appearance, Crowbar, Pissing Razors, Skinlab,
Cephalic Carnage, Near Life Experience, Embodyment, Anal Blast, Face
of Anger, Diabolic, Fleshgrind, Pyrexia, Sadistic Intent, The Chasm,
Sintury, Prophecy, Grey Skies Fallen, 40 Grit, Desecration, Sufferance,
Broken Face, Deathkids, Myself Am Hell, Fallen Empire, October Thorns,
Stretcher, Skinless, Wykked Wytch, Forcefed, Witchmoon, and The Dillenger
Escape Plan, Exhumed, Benumb, and Bongzilla on the Relapse showcase
stage. More artists will be announced.
The Civic Center will house three performance stages, a Vendorville
Marketplace, and a professional wrestling ring with Superstars of the
World Wrestling Federation. The show will be hosted by adult film star
Jasmin St. Claire.
November to Dismember will run Friday 4 p.m.-1 a.m. and Saturday 11
a.m.-1 a.m. Tickets are $55 for a two-day pass and $35 for a one-day
ticket (plus service charges where applicable). Tickets are available
through TicketMaster (210/225-9400, www.ticketmaster.com), Relapse Records
(800/303-0606, www.relapse.com),
and other select outlets nationwide.
Other upcoming Metal Mania Series events are: March Metal Meltdown II,
March 31 & April 1, 2000 (Asbury Park, N.J.); Mayhem in May, May
2000 (Metro Los Angeles); and Milwaukee Metalfest XIV, July 28 &
29, 2000 (Milwaukee, Wis.).
Bands, vendors, record labels, and sponsors interested in participating
in November to Dismember or any of the other events should contact:
Jack Koshick Presents, 1626 N. Prospect Ave., Suite 1801, Milwaukee,
Wis. 53202. Tel: 414/225-9026 Fax: 414/225-9025 Website: www.metalfest.com
E-mail: jckoshick@aol.com or
Don Decker Tel: 612/724-8166, E-mail vagvemp@aol.com.
All talent is subject to change.
For more information, please contact:
Michael Mazur, Debbie Sellnow, or David Peck
Mazur Public Relations
Telephone: (609) 426-1277 Fax: (609) 426-1217
E-mail: MazurPR@aol.com Website:
www.mazurpr.com
- Look for a release from the extreme supergroup LOCK UP on Nuclear
Blast this winter – LOCK UP features Shane Embury (Napalm Death),
Jesse Pintado (Napalm Death), Nick Barker (Cradle of Filth) & Peter
Tagtgren (Hypocrisy) and is expected to be reminiscent of Terrorizer
and old Napalm Death. Metal
Update
- An ANTHRAX b-sides album is in the works called ‘Return Of The
Killer B’s’ – Joey Belladonna will be recording some
tracks and will join the band to record some songs live – the band
recently recorded a cover of ‘Ball of Confusion’ with both
Belladonna and John Bush on vocals – apparently ANTHRAX is toying
with the idea of touring with both Bush and Belladonna. Metal
Update
- HAMMERFALL recently released a home video called ‘The First Crusade’
– Anders Johansson (Yngwie Malmsteen) has been named as the new
drummer – the new single “I Want Out” entered the German
Singles Chart at #75. Metal
Update
- SEPULTURA will record a live album at a gig in Sao Paulo, Brazil on
October 24. The disc is slated for release next year. Metal
Edge
- HardRadio reports that CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has been dropped by
Atlantic Records. Metal
Update
- AMORPHIS will not be a part of the Mercyful Fate / Nevermore US tour
package. Metal Update
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| September
12th, 1999 |
- On Saturday night in Cleveland, OH, the Coal Chamber, Machine Head,
SLIPKNOT, and Amen tour arrived. My friend Matt and I went around the
show during Amen's very impressive set. We went over by the gate
were bands can come out and walk around in the crowd and we stumbled
upon a few members of SLIPKNOT.
We talked with the band for a little while, and we found out that the
group MUSHROOMHEAD had problems with SLIPKNOT. Something on the lines
of copying there scene in Cleveland, where MUSHROOMHEAD is from. SLIPKNOT
was also informed to watch out, because a group of irate MUSHROOMHEAD
fans were gonna be at the show, to shoot sharp objects at SLIPKNOT.
Later, when SLIPKNOT takes the stage, it took no time for the objects
to fly out of the crowd. It seemed to be a group of about 20 people
on the MUSHROOMHEAD side that were throwing objects. After the second
song was over on of the guitarist came down from the stage and proceeded
to swing at someone in the crowd. The show went on, with out any other
conflicts during SLIPKNOT's set, but the objects continued to fly.
After SLIPKNOT was off stage I went back to check to see if everyone
was alright. Everyone was, but they were pissed. SLIPKNOT went out to
take care of business with the help of a few members from AMEN. A few
scuffles occurred. Joey, the drummer from SLIPKNOT, even though he maybe
the smallest band member, he had the most rage in him that night. It
took 3 guys to restrain him.
After the incident, I believe most stuff was settled, and about 10 people
were thrown out of the show. I wish SLIPKNOT the best of luck on the
rest of the tour, because they deserve it!
- I was informed on Friday night by Jason Avery of Monstrosity, and
I was told that DEICIDE will be hitting the studios to record their
new album in November.
- In Birmingham UK, the birthplace BLACK SABBATH, will host the final
reunion shows on December 21 and 22 – the Sabs will be supported
by System of a Down, Godsmack and Drain STH. Metal
Update
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