Search results for 'darkness'
Review
Until The End
I will never forget the first time I saw KITTIE, at a tiny little shithole called the Continental Club in New York's East Village. The sheer incompetence of the band — they could barely hold their instruments, let alone play them — was astonishing I couldn't believe that a record label had signed th...July 30, 2004
News
THE DARKNESS Frontman Excited About VMA Nominations
Justin Hawkins from THE DARKNESS phoned Radio 1 to react to news they've been nominated for two MTV "Video Music Awards". They're in the running for Best Rock Video and the Best New Artist in a Video. "I found out about that this morning, actually," he said. "There's a special piece in the Eastern D...July 29, 2004
News
THE DARKNESS Cancel Miller Concert Appearance, ALICE COOPER Added
British rock sensation THE DARKNESS have cancelled their previously announced participation in the upcoming Miller Brewing Company concerts celebrating 50 years of rock and roll. THE DARKNESS will not be returning to the United States this fall and therefore will be unable to appear at the event, ac...July 29, 2004
News
THE ETERNAL Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Australian doom metal band THE ETERNAL (formerly CRYPTAL DARKNESS) have parted ways with guitarist Chris Burton. Former NEPLUSULTRA guitarist Matt Castles will be taking Burton's spot in the band for their upcoming tours, including a show in Hong Kong and a slot on the Doomination of Europe II festi...July 29, 2004
News
STARWOOD: LIZZY BORDEN Under A Different Name
Although promoted as a fresh young act in a similar mold to THE DARKNESS, the recent Metal Blade signing STARWOOD is in fact Eighties heavy metal band LIZZY BORDEN in an all-new guise, according to RockDetector.com. The band comprise vocalist Lizzy (Borden),guitarist Joe Steals, bassist Marten Ande...July 26, 2004
News
DEF LEPPARD Singer: THE DARKNESS Never Should Have Made It In The U.S.
Britain's The Mail On Sunday recently published an article exploring the failures and success stories of British artists trying to make it big in the U.S market. In the story, DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott is singled out as one of the people in the music industry who feel THE DARKNESS "don't dese...July 25, 2004
News
SAURON: New Song Available For Download
Dutch black metallers SAURON have posted a brand-new track, entitled "The Pestilencial March", at this location. "The Pestilencial March" comes off the band's upcoming second full-length album, "For A Dead Race", tentatively due on September 20 through Neurotic Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Univ...July 23, 2004
News
JAMES MURPHY Benefit Concert Scheduled For September
A benefit concert for former TESTAMENT/DEATH guitarist James Murphy, who is currently receiving treatment for a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001, will be held September 17-18 at The Token Lounge, Westland, Michigan. Dubbed International Metalfest, the two-day event will...July 23, 2004
News
NASUM Sign With BURNING HEART, New Album Due In October
Swedish grindcore merchants NASUM have signed a worldwide deal with Burning Heart Records. The group's fourth album, "Shift", was recorded at Soundlab studios and is scheduled for release in October. The group's recorded output will still be released in the U.S. through Relapse via a licensing deal...July 23, 2004
News
AT THE GATES Launch New Web Site
Long-defunct Swedish thrashers AT THE GATES have launched a new official web site at this location. Included on the site are a bunch of rare photos, recordings and other memorabilia. One of the more melodic death metal bands to expand beyond Sweden and spread their sound across the world alongside p...July 23, 2004
News
SATYRICON To Audition Drummers For Upcoming U.S. Tour
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have posted the following message on their web site: "We will be headlining [Wacken Open Air] Saturday the 7th of August doing a special set where we will perform DARKTHRONE songs with their singer the last 30 minutes of our show. Anyone who knows their black meta...July 22, 2004
News
THREE INCHES OF BLOOD: 'Advance And Vanquish' Details Revealed
Roadrunner Records has set a September 28 release date for the new album from Canadian metallers THREE INCHES OF BLOOD, entitled "Advance and Vanquish". Recorded at a Chicago studio with producer Neil Kernon (NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE),the CD was mixed by Colin Richardson (MACHINE HEAD, F...July 21, 2004
News
Producer: NEW YORK DOLLS Reunion Concert To Be Released On DVD
Veteran producer Kevin Shirley (IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER) has posted the following update on his web site: "Sad news, the NEW YORK DOLLS bassist and founder, Arthur 'Killer' Kane, died last week, right when I was in the middle of mixing the DOLLS reunion concert, which was filmed for a DVD release...July 19, 2004
News
Report: THE DARKNESS To Make $19 Million From 18-Date Tour
The Irish Examiner is reporting that British rockers THE DARKNESS will net a staggering £10 million ($18.55 million) after agreeing to perform a 18-date arena tour this autumn. The band will tour their native Britain in November, and plan to conclude with a three-date finale at the country's famous...July 14, 2004
News
KING DIAMOND Set Release Date For Live Album
KING DIAMOND have set a September 21 release date through Metal Blade Records for their forthcoming double live CD, "Deadly Lullabyes Live". The album was recorded during the band's last U.S. tour and was mixed at guitarist Andy LaRocque's Los Angered studio outside Gothenburg, Sweden. "Deadly Lulla...July 11, 2004
Prev 