WALLS OF JERICHO – AL HAIL THE DEAD MIKE (guitar) 1. Marilyn Monroe – I would ask her out. 2. Adolf Hitler – Ask him what the hell he was thinking and then bitch slap him. 3. Rodney Dangerfield – I want him to do the triple lindy at my bbq this summer 4. Easy -E – I want to meet him cause is’s fuckin Easy-E 5. Jesus Christ – I would ask him to sing in my new side project band. CANDACE (vocals) 6. James Dean – because every girl needs a bad boy on the side. Whoop whoop. 7. River Phoenix – Well I would like to get hitched one day and have pretty babies 8. Elvis – He’s the king of rock, hell fucking go and I would steal his sunglasses. 9. Patsy Cline – So we could go shopping, drink coffee, and discuss the asshole men in our lives. DUSTIN (drums) 10. Keith Moon – So I could thank him for everything.
The latest album to completely dominate the Roadrunner UK office is the forthcoming, self-titled CHIMAIRA album. However, rather than just gloat at our hierarchal position, we offered you the chance to hear the album for yourselves at an exclusive London Listening party. And if that wasn’t enough we also gave you one of a high-quality download of NOTHING REMAINS. Well guess what peeps, we’ve got even more exciting new news. We are proud to announce that in addition to the standard CHIMAIRA-CHIMAIRA release on Aug 8th, there will also be a strictly limited edition “Black Box” double CD with the following bonus tracks. 1. Clayden* 2. Malignant* 3. Power Trip (Live) + 4. Cleansation (Live) + 5. Severed (Live) + 6. Eyes Of A Criminal (Live) + 7. Down Again (Live) + 8. The Dehumanizing Process (Live) + 9. Pure Hatred (Live) + RECORDED DURING THE 2005 ‘CHIMAIRA SESSIONS’* RECORDED LIVE ON THE 2003 EUROPEAN ‘ROADRAGE TOUR’+
On the 16th of June the Filthy cradle that is erm…CRADLE OF FILTH performed the track “Nemesis” for the MTV’s Bam Margera’s show, “Viva La Bam”. Dani Filth had been there most of the week prior to the performance shooting footage for the show, which should be aired sometime later in the year on MTV. CHECK OUT these exclusive behind the scenes shots from the show. The are expected to return to the studio later this year to record the follow-up to last year’s “Nymphetamine”, tentatively due in February 2006. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include “The Flora of Nightfall, The Fauna of War”, “Devil to the Metal” and “Cemetery and Sundown”. Also set for this year is a live DVD filmed over two sold-out shows in Paris, France on April 2-3, 2005. The disc will include extra behind-the-scenes footage spanning the last three years of the band’s existence. It will also feature promotional videos and exclusive band interviews and other extras. It scheduled for release in October.
For a limited time MVC are selling the forthcoming NAILBOMB DVD for a ridiculous í£6.99. CLICK HERE to order your copy and re-live their second and last every gig at dynamo. For more information on the release check out the bands artist section.
TRIVIUM’s Matt Heafy has revealed more details about his contributions to the upcoming “Roadrunner All-Stars” record to mark our 25th anniversary. The full-length release will contain original musical collaborations between past and present Roadrunner artists. Approximately 50 musicians are expected to participate in this record, making it a most elaborate collaboration project. Four central musicians í¢äåäó including Heafy í¢äåäó have been chosen to produce and write all the songs. Previously announced were Joey Jordison (SLIPKNOT) Dino Cazares (ex-FEAR FACTORY/BRUJERIA) and Robert Flynn (MACHINE HEAD). These four musicians will not only play on the songs they have written but also assemble a unique team of Roadrunner artists to appear on each track. The artists that are expected to contribute to the tracks produced and written by Heafy are as follows: * A track described by Heafy as a “southern rock-ish stoner metal song”: Jesse Leach (SEEMLESS, ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) – Vocals Mike D’Antonio (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) – Bass Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE) – Drums Josh Rand (STONE SOUR) – Guitar Matt Heafy – Guitar * A track described by Heafy as a “punk song”: Michael Graves (Misfits) -Vox Dave (Ill Nino) – Drums Sean (Cynic) – Bass Matt Heafy – Guitar * A track described by Heafy as a “black metal song”: Mike (Suffocation)- Drums Sean (Cynic) – Bass Per Wiberg (Opeth) – Keys Justin Hagberg (3 Inches of Blood) – Guitar Dani Filth (Cradle Of Filth) – Vox Matt Heafy – Guitar * A track described by Heafy as a “metal song”: King Diamond – Vocals Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu (TRIVIUM) – Guitars Mike D’Antonio (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) – Bass Dave Chavarri (ILL NINO) – Drums The project is being overseen by longtime Roadrunner A&R man Monte Conner. Mixing duties will be handled by legendary hard rock producer Colin Richardson. The album is tentatively scheduled for release in the fall of 2005.
This past weekend at the Paul E. Tsongas Arena in Lowell, MA, the Sounds Of The Underground summer tour commenced. Chimaira, DevilDriver, Opeth, A life Once Lost, Every Time I Die and Throwdown took the stage, along with Clutch, Lamb Of God, Strapping Young Lad, and a host of others. Pics from opening night at the Tsongas Arena (25/6) can be found online at ReturnToThePit.com. Catch Every Time I Die, Twelve Tribes and A Life Once Lost on the UK FERRET UNDER THE GUN TOUR REMEMBER: DevilDriver The Fury Of Our Maker’s Hand OUT NOW A Life Once Lost – HUNTER OUT NOW Throwdown – Vendetta OUT NOW Every Time I Die – Gutter Phenomenon Out August 22nd Chimaira Chimaira in stores August 8th Opeth Ghost Reveries in stores August 29th
Last week (21/6) down in the sunshine state (i.e. Florida), Trivium shot their video for “A Gunshot To The Head Of Trepidation.” Also last week, Obituary shot their video for “Insane,” and the first cut should be in house next week. And next week, Chimaira will be shooting a video for “Nothing Remains” in Chi-town. rumor has it a goat is sacrificed in all above videos…lies REMEMBER: Trivium Ascendancy out now Obituary Frozen In Time in stores July 18th Chimaira Chimaira coming August 8th
Room 13 have deemed The Agony Scene’s latest accomplishment The Darkest Red to be worthy of a full 13/13. Want to know why they think it’s so great? CLICK HERE to go to The Agony Scene’s music section, and listen to Prey & Scapegoat. TO READ THE FULL REVIEW CLICK HERE.
This week, Kerrang! TV is definitely the place to stay tuned. Videos added this week include: Killswitch Engage ‘The End Of Heartache’ #904 Open Hand ‘Tough Girl’ #705 Still Remains ‘The Worst Is Yet To Come’ #703 Chimaira ‘Down Again’ #700 Every Time I Die ‘Ebolorama’ #702 Wednesday 13 ‘I Walked With A Zombie’ #996 In addition to this, tonight (6pm – 22/06) the channel are airing 15 minutes of SLIPKNOTs live set at Download. So get in a pizza, a couple of brooski’s (beer), get your groove in the couch and enjoy some METAL CARNAGE ROADRUNNER STYLE
A Life Once Lost’s debut video ‘VULTURE’ is online now in it’s full, UNEDITED, form. Directed by Darren Doane this version of the video features some great clips that were cut out of the final edit due to their violent nature. However, bacause we know that your gonna love it, here’s the un-edited, full-fat version of the video. ENJOY… CLICK HERE to watch the video REMEMBER A Life Once Lost – HUNTER is out on MONDAY. To here a couple of tracks from the album CLICK HERE