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Dec 2002

(12.20) Well, there wraps another year. I'm off on vacation till jan 3rd. So see you back then with more news, album reviews, and the top ten of 2002!
(12.20) The Deftones are in the final recording stages of their new album.
(12.19) The new Soils Of Fate CD will be entitled "Crime Syndicate", and will feature Kevin Talley, formerly of Dying Fetus / Misery Index, on drums.
(12.19) Monstrosity will start working again on their 4th album at the beginning of the new year.
(12.19) The new Nasum album will be called "Helvete", which is Swedish for Hell. It's expected to be out end of March, early April. "Blueprints For Extinction" is scheduled for fall of 2003.
(12.15) Added a review to Vomit Remnants's "Indefensible Vehemence" album.
(12.14) Misery Index will be going to Canada from March 28th to April 18th to record their new album with Kataklysm's J-F Dagenais producing.
(12.12) Gorerotted are currently in the studio finishing work on the new album "Only Tools And Corpses".
(12.12) Divine Empire has apparently released a new album called "Nostradamus", although there's n info on what label released it or where to get it. Visit their website for some sound clips.
(12.12) Dying Fetus is in the studio right now recording their new album, to be released next year.
(12.12) Diabolic is currently writing new material for their upcoming 4th release, due out in spring 2003.
(12.10) Dave Lambardo has finished recording material for his first solo album. For more news, visit his website.
(12.08) Apocalyptica will have a new album out Feb 11th 2003 called "Reflections". Dave Lombardo will make an appearance on drums for 5 songs.
(12.06) Added the Reader's Poll, check it out and vote!
(12.04) Krisiun recorded a show in Poland on their last tour, and will release it as a live DVD in January called "Live Armaggedon".

Nov 2002

(11.29) Added a review to Immolation's "Unholy Cult" album.
(11.29) Added a review to Severe Torture's "Misanthropic Carnage" album.
(11.29) Added a review to Severe Torture's "Butchery Of The Soul" EP.
(11.29) A couple of older albums, added a review to Decapitated's "Nihility" album and their "Winds Of Creation" album.
(11.28) The Devin Townsend Band's new CD will be called "Accelerated Evolution" and should be out in February of next year, a few weeks after the new SYL.
(11.27) Deep Red is working on material for a 2nd album to be released sometime next year.
(11.24) Deeds Of Flesh will be entering the studio sometime in January to record a new full length album.
(11.24) Anthrax's new album, "We've Come For You All", will be released in Japan on JVC Records on Feb 4, 2003 and in Europe on Nuclear Blast on Feb 24, 2003. Still no word on the North American release, but hopefully it'll be released right after.
(11.24) For a rather lengthy letter from Dez of Coal Chamber about the band, it's past and future, visit Blistering.com. As well as band politics, he discusses a Live DVD and CD that should be out spring of next year, the LiveCD will probably also include a few new songs.
(11.24) Slayer's upcoming DVD release, "War At The Warfield", will be out Feb 11, 2003. This live concert was one of the last with Paul Bostaph on drums during their "God Hates The World" tour last year.
(11.22) A tentative release date of April 15th has been set for the new Chimaira album.
(11.22) Apparently in Chuck Schuldiner's will he states he wants the new Control Denied album, which he was working on when he died, to be released. So his family and friends are going to make that a reality sometime next year.
(11.17) Added a review to Malevolent Creation's "The Will To Kill" album.
(11.17) Added a review to Prong's "100% Live" album.
(11.17) Added a review to Napalm Death's "Order Of The Leech" album.
(11.16) Dark Tranquility along with with Strapping Young Lad, Nile, Napalm Death, & The Berzerker, will be in Los Angeles at the Key Club Jan 22nd 2003 and at The Pound Jan 24th in San Francisco.
(11.16) Chimaira will start recording their new album "The Impossibility Of Reason" on Nov 25th with Ben Schigel producing. They also will be video taping the whole session for a possible DVD release as well.
(11.16) The new Blood Duster "Drink, Fight, Fuck" EP will be out this monday, the 18th of Nov.
(11.16) The new Vomit Remnants EP "Indefensible Vehemence" is now out on Macabre Mementos Records.
(11.16) The new Strapping Young Lad cd will be out February 11th, 2003. As well, Century Media & Nuclear Blast will be releasing an exclusive CD sampler through all Hot Topic stores in the US entitled Metal For The Masses that will include a demo version of one of the new SYL tunes. This will be out Dec 31st 2002.
(11.09) Added a review to Napalm Death's "Punishment in Capitals" DVD.
(11.06) Added a review to Sepultura's "Under A Pale Grey Sky" album.
(11.06) Added a review to Myrkskog's "Superior Massacre" album.
(11.02) Soulless' new album "Agony’s Lament" will be out Nov 22nd on WorldChaos Production.

Oct 2002

(10.27) Added a review to Sepultura's "Chaos DVD" DVD.
(10.27) Disgorge are working on their fourth album due out August 2003. They have already completed two songs.
(10.27) Added a review to Cannibal Corpse's "Worm Infested" EP.
(10.27) The newly reformed Fear Factory, minus Dino on guitar, has released three 45-second samples from their newly recorded demos. They expect to have a full album ready by the end of 2003, although it's still unclear if Roadrunner will be releasing it. All three are available off their website.
(10.27) Drummer Mike Cox has left Coal Chamber.
(10.27) Steve MacDonald, drummer for Gorguts, killed himself last week after years battling depression. For more information, visit the Gorguts website. Steve was a fantastic drummer, and will be missed.
(10.21) Blood Duster will have a new EP out in a couple of weeks called "Drink, Fight, Fuck".
(10.20) Added a review to Descend's "Requiem of Flame" album.
(10.20) The next Hate Plow record has been put on hold until after the new Malevolent Creation album comes out. But the 3rd album for the band will indeed get recorded (I assume early next year), although the album will probably be the last for the band.
(10.20) The new Prong live album will be called "100% Live", and should be out Oct 29th.
(10.20) Added a review to Obliveon's "Greatest Pits" album.
(10.20) Krisiun is writing material for a new album to be released early 2003.
(10.20) Visit metalblade.com to purchase the Cannibal Corpse EP "Worm Infested", a six song EP including three unreleased tracks from their most recent release, "Gore Obsessed", a Japanese bonus tracks, a European bonus track, and a limited edition bonus track that appeared on "Gore Obsessed". The album should be out Oct 29th. The band's first video "Monolith of Death" will also be re-released on DVD Oct 22nd.
(10.20) Immolation's new album "Unholy Cult" will be out Oct 28th.
(10.20) Deranged's new album "Plainfield Cemetary" will be out Oct 28th.
(10.13) Added a review to Hate Eternal's "King Of All Kings" album.
(10.13) Added a review to Dies Irae's "The Sin War" album.
(10.10) Internal Bleeding hope to start recording their new album Jan of 2003.
(10.10) Sinister have signed back up with Nuclear Blast. They have a new album they're working on which is about half written, tentatively titled: "Savage or Grace". They hope to record it Dec or Jan.
(10.10) Nasum has written about half of the new album. They hope to record it in Nov/Dec for an April 2003 release. The "Blueprints For Extinction" compilation will be postponed till sometime next year so that the band can concentrate on the 3rd album.
(10.10) SoulReeper have signed to Hammerheart records. Their new album "Life Erazer" will be out March 3rd 2003.
(10.09) Slipknot will release a Live DVD called "Disasterpieces" on Nov 26th.

Sept 2002

(09.29) Added a review to Vile's "Depopulate" album.
(09.28) The new Myrkskog should be released any day now, and will be called "Superior Massacre".
(09.28) Cryptopsy are working on material for their 5th album, which should be recorded next year sometime. They're also going to be releasing soon their first live album, entitled "None So Live".
(09.28) James Murphy has just finished putting down 2 solos on the new Malevolent Creation CD "The Will To Kill". As well as a bunch of producer jobs, he's also amassing music for the next Disincarnate cd, which is now scheduled for a sometime in 2003 release.
(09.28) Mike Kimball has joined Dying Fetus as their new permanent second guitarist.
(09.28) Mike Harrison, who left Misery Index earlier this year on good terms, has now been replaced by guitarist Bruce Greig. Similarly, drummer Kevin Talley has been replaced with Matt Byers.
(09.22) Sordid Death have recently signed a two-album deal with Forensick Music, and are working on music for the first of the new cds.
(09.22) Visit the Malevolent Creation website for a sample from their new album, which will be out Nov 5th.
(09.15) Added a review to Obscenity's "Cold Blooded Murder" album.
(09.14) Scattered Remnants has released a compilation album called "Indulgence in Masochism", which contains all their previous material on one album on Deepsend Records. No idea when they'll be working on something new.
(09.14) Suffocation is in fact getting back together (woohoo!), and will be preparing music for a new album. The current lineup (subject to change) is Mike Smith (drums), Terrance Hobbs (guitar), Guy Marchais (guitar), Frank Mullen (vocals), and Josh Barohn (bass). For an interview with Mike Smith about the band's decision to get back together, click here.
(09.14) Chimaira is working on a new album, tentatively titled "The Impossibility Of Reason", which will be recorded this fall for an early 2003 release.
(09.14) Due to various business wranglings involving Anthrax's record label, it looks like the new Anthrax album won't be out till early next year.
(09.14) Napalm Death's new album "Order Of The Leech" will be out October 21st through Snapper Music in Europe. A US release on Spitfire Records will be on Nov 5th. Click here for the album cover.
(09.14) Monstrosity has finished a pre-production version of their next studio, which they hope to release before then end of the year.
(09.14) Misery Index has signed to Nuclear Blast Records. They're working on material for their debut album, which they hope to record in January and release in March / April of next year.
(09.11) Psycho Industry should have a new album out in a few months called "All Prisoners".
(09.09) Origin, Vader and Immolation will be on tour together this winter, and will be through Los Angeles Nov 26th at the Whisky.

Aug 2002

(08.31) Added a review to the Century Media 10 Year Anniversary Party Live DVD in the compilation section (the funny * in the album reviews section).
(08.31) Added a review to Fear Factory's "Concrete" album.
(08.31) Added a review to Nile's "In Their Darkened Shrines" album.
(08.31) Added a review to Origin's "A Coming Into Existence" EP.
(08.31) Added a review to Meshuggah's "Nothing" album.
(08.31) Hate Eternal's new album has been pushed back till Sept 17th.
(08.31) Dark Angel has indeed reformed, with Gene Hoglan on drums. The band plans to tour a bit, but it's said this project will not interfere with Gene continuing on his work with Strapping Young Lad.
(08.31) Apparently Fear Factory has reformed, except without Dino on guitars. Christian (the bass player) will take over the guitar duties, and they reportedly have sent a 3 song demo to RoadRunner Records, no word on whether the label will release a proposed new Fear Factory album with the modified lineup. As we all know, Burton the vocalist left the band earlier this year, and the rest of the band broke up right after. Since then, there's been a ton of news stories about how the three members of the band had a lot of issues with Dino, so I suppose it's not surprising they got back together without him. Dino has moved on to other projects.
(08.25) Both the new Strapping Young Lad and the new Devin Townsend solo record will start recording Sept 3rd and the hope is to get them both out in Feb. The SYL album will be self titled, and the other album is tentatively titled "Relationship".
(08.25) The Prong has signed to Locomotive Music, and plans on having a live album out on October 15th, to be followed by a new studio record in April.
(08.25) Meshuggah will be opening for Tool on their new North American tour.
(08.25) The Deftones start preproduction on their new album Nov 1st. No release date yet.
(08.25) Sepultura's "Under A Pale Grey Sky" Live album is now scheduled for a Sept 24th release.
(08.25) The new Vile album "Depopulate" will be out Sept 10th.
(08.25) The new Dies Irae cd "The Sin War" has been pushed back till Sept 24th. See the cover and hear a track off the album here.
(08.22) Erik Rutan has officially left Morbid Angel to devote himself fulltime to Hate Eternal.
(08.20) Five weeks are booked in November / December for the recording of the third Nasum album.
(08.20) Deeds Of Flesh has postponed work on the live album in order to concentrate on "Video Tracks". They may release a DVD next year. They're also working on material for another new album.
(08.20) Dying Fetus is working on a new album titled "Stop At Nothing". They'll start recording in Oct and expect to have it out sometime this winter.
(08.16) Vomit Remnants is finally ready to release their MCD. More info on where you can buy it when I've got it.
(08.11) Cannibal Corpse will be releasing a five-song EP "Worm Infested" containing three unreleased tracks from "Gore Obsessed", and two Japanese bonus tracks. This will be a limited-edition,

(08.11) Go here for an interview with Meshuggah.
(08.08) Recording of Malevolent Creation's new album "The Will To Kill" has been completed (11 tracks), but Canadian Producer Jean Francois Dagenais was denied access into the United States twice due to visa complications and delayed the recording a bit, and hence 6 additional track's were not recorded. Those will be recorded later, I assume for an EP or something. The album will start mixing Aug 25th, and should be released October/November.
(08.08) Go here for a copy of Fear Factory's last song ever recorded, although keep in mind this was recorded by each band member separately and then mixed together, so it's not exactly a "band" effort.
(08.08) Sorry for the lack of updates, I just moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco, so I've been kinda busy. But my net connection is back up, so here's the news once again.

July 2002

(07.27) Napalm Death's new album is coming along, tentatively titled "Order Of The Leech", and should be out Sept / Oct on Dreamcatcher records. The DVD is also coming along nicely.
(07.19) Added a concert review for the Nile, Arch Enemy, Hate Eternal and Origin show in Los Angeles, check that out in the concert reviews section.
(07.19) As mentioned before, Nile's new album will be out Aug 20th, they also were forced to move their website from a .com to a .net, so you can find it here.
(07.17) Hate Eternal's new album will be out Sept 17th in the states. The cover artwork can be seen here.
(07.06) The new Malevolent Creation album will feature new vocalist Kyle Symons (Hate Plow) and new drummer Justin DiPinto (x-Divine Rapture). 17 songs will get recorded, which includes 2 re-recorded song's from their "Stillborn" album ('Dominated Resurgency' and 'Carnivorous Misgivings') and a cover of "Metal Militia" from Metallica's "Kill Em All" album. Recording will commence July 10th with producer Jean Francois Dagenais (guitarist/producer for Kataklysm) at Greenhouse FX Studios in Tampa Florida.

June 2002

(06.29) An older album, but still worth noting, added a review to Necrophagist's "Onset Of Putrefaction" album. The band has since become a real band, not just a single guy doing everything, and are preparing material for a new 2nd album. The band is still looking for a bassplayer however, for more info, check them out here.
(06.27) Added a review to Vader's "Revelations" album.
(06.27) Added a review to Coal Chamber's "Dark Days" album.
(06.27) Added a review to Iniquity's "Grime" album.
(06.27) Added a review to Korn's "Untouchables" album.
(06.27) Added a review to December's "The Lament Configuration" album.
(06.27) Dies Irae's new album "The Sin War" will be out July 30th
(06.27) Immolation have signed to Listenable records, and is in the studio now working on their next cd "Unholy Cult".
(06.27) A live concert from Chimaira is available here.
(06.27) Unfortunately, the Suffocation tribute album will not be happening anymore, due to the fact the label can't seem to contact all the band members to ask for permission.
(06.27) Soils Of Fate are writing material for a new album scheduled for a late 2002 release.
(06.27) Sepultura will be recording their new album late august / early september, for a 2003 release. The band's live disc has been renamed "Under A Pale Grey Sky", and will be out Aug 27th.
(06.25) Added a review to Origin's "Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas" album.
(06.22) Go here for a good interview with Misery Index's Jason Netherton.
(06.16) Added a review to Disgorge's "Consuming the Forsaken" album.
(06.16) Colin Richardson will be mixing the Sepultura live album "Live at Brixton" which features the band before Max left. That will be released Aug 26th on Roadrunner records. The band is working on new material for a new album.
(06.16) Century Media will be releasing a live DVD called "Century Media Tenth Anniversary Party – Live", which will include songs from bands such as Scar Culture, Skinlab, Devin Townsend, basically 2 songs from everyone who performed at their 10th anniversary party. It will also contain interviews, etc.
(06.16) The Cryptopsy show in Montreal June 1st was recorded by Pierre Remillard for a live cd.
(06.16) Myrkskog's new album will be out Sept 17th on Candlelight records. Still no title on it.
(06.16) Nile's new album will be out aug 20th now.
(06.16) Internal Bleeding will begin recording their "Hatefuel" album at the end of june. The band will be recording at Sabella Studios on Long Island. The album should be out late in the summer.
(06.16) Vile's "Depopulate" album should be out in July, and is available for preorder from Unique Leader.
(06.16) Kyle Symons has now been added as permanent vocalist for Malevolent Creation. The band's "Envenomed" album will be reissued with 3 bonus tracks. They'll be recording their new album "The Will to Kill" this coming summer at Abyss Studios.
(06.16) Hateplow will begin working on the next album sometime this year.
(06.16) Soulless have signed to the Japanese label Worldchaos Production, and will be recording the new album in July.
(06.15) Derek Roddy of Hate Eternal (formerly of Malevolent Creation and several other bands) is releasing a 45min drum video that you can buy off him for $30. Blastbeats and double kicks galore. For more info, visit the Hate Eternal site.
(06.15) The Nile, Arch Enemy, Hate Eternal and Origin tour will be in Los Angeles, July 17th at the Key Club.
(06.02) Added a review to Skinlab's "Revolting Room" album.
(06.01) Napalm Death have started recording for the new album, and they'll be going back into the studios in July to finish the recording. Hopefully a fall release on that one. They're also releasing a Live DVD which includes at least two recent shows. The name of the DVD is "Punishment in Capitals".

May 2002

(05.21) The new Origin album "Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas" is now scheduled for a June 11th release.
(05.21) Nile have finished their new album, "In Their Darkened Shrines", and it should be out Aug 28th. The band, along with Arch Enemy, Hate Eternal and Origin will be touring the US this summer. Visit the Nile site for tourdates.
(05.20) Eric of Testament is still writing music for the next album. And Chuck Billy has been given a clean bill of health from his doctor.
(05.20) Slipknot have decided to wait till summer of next year before releasing a new album.
(05.20) The new Meshuggah album is being recorded right now. Rumored to be titled "Nothing", a demo from the album will be available on the Ozzfest sampler available at the concert. The album is currently scheduled for an Aug 6th release on Nuclear Blast Records.
(05.20) Former Broken Hope guitarist Jeremy Wagner and vocalist Scott Creekmore, along with Fleshgrind guitarist Steve Murray, Putrid Pile bassist Shaun LaCanne and drummer Jeff Bumgardner have formed a new group called Earthburner. Much of the material for the new album they plan for this summer is from the now defunct Broken Hope album "Flesh Mechanic".
(05.20) Exhumed is writing material for a new album.
(05.20) Added three reviews for Existence's "A Higher Form of Hatred" EP, "The Darkest Light" album and a Promo EP.
(05.20) Added a review to Transfear's "Killer Species" EP.
(05.20) Added a review to Sordid Death's "Promotional 7inch" EP.
(05.20) Added a review to Akercocke's "The Goat Of Mendes" album.
(05.19) Soulless just finished up in the studio, their new album should be finished sometime in June.
(05.19) GWN Records America / Grind It! Records will release an Obliveon greatest hits album entitled "Obliveon Greatest Pits".
(05.16) A benefit concert for James Murphy will be held this sunday at the EMERSON THEATER, 4630 E 10th St. Indianapolis, IN 46201. Bands performing include: Soulless, Fleshgrind, Gorgasm, and Corpse Vomit, 15 bands in all, starting at noon till midnight.
(05.11) Anthrax's new album will be called "We've Come For You All", and should be released this summer.
(05.11) Arch Enemy are writing riffs for a new album.
(05.02) Dream Theater will be co-headlining with Joe Satriani on a North American tour starting the end of August. They'll be in Los Angeles August 10th at the Greek Theater.

Apr 2002

(04.30) Added a review to Altar's "Red Harvest" album.
(04.30) Added a review to the Flashback compilation album, featuring Montreal metal bands performing saturday morning cartoon show theme songs.
(04.30) Added a review to Apocalyptica's "Cult Special Edition" album and "Hope Vol2" single.
(04.28) Added a review to Theory In Practice's "Colonizing The Sun" album.
(04.28) Added a review to Scar Culture's "Inscribe" album.
(04.28) Disgorge's new album "Consuming the Forsaken" should be available starting in May.
(04.24) Polluted Inhertiance has a chance to play this year's european ozzfest, if they get enough votes. To vote, visit the Ozzfest site, go to local bands, and choose the band in the dropdown list. Feel free to vote as many times as you like.
(04.19) Added a review to Napalm Death "The DVD".
(04.18) Added a review to Ozzy Osbourne's "Down To Earth" album.
(04.16) Added a couple of reviews to some older albums, Malignancy's "Intrauterine Cannibalism" and Pessimist's "Blood For The Gods".
(04.16) Added a review to Pessimist's "Slaughtering the Faithful" album.
(04.14) Added a review to Death's "Live In Eindhoven" DVD and CD.
(04.13) Added a review to Deranged's "Rated X" re-issue.
(04.13) Cryptopsy will be performing a special show with their new vocalist on June 1st at the Medley in Montréal during the Festival Weekend Extrême, as a festival celebrating metal in Quebec. The show will also be recorded for a possible future release.
(04.07) Vader has renamed their new album "Revelations", and are recording it right now in Red Studio. It's currently sucheduled for a June 3rd release.
(04.07) The new Skinlab album will be out May 28th.
(04.06) The new Coal Chamber album "Dark Days" will be out May 7th.
(04.06) The Slipknot DVD is now being planned for Oct.
(04.06) We'll see Fear Factory releasing their never-released first album called "Concrete" on July 30th.
(04.06) Here's another one, Megadeth just broke up as well. Dave Mustaine has done permanent injury to his arm, making it impossible for him to play guitar. So he's disbanded the group, and hopes through physiotherapy to one day play the guitar again.
(04.06) Well, seems a little more official now, Broken Hope has broken up. An interesting email from founding member Jeremy Wagner can be found here, basically he says the group just grew apart over the past half year, each doing their own thing. They got a good number of songs together for a new album, now those songs will be used in a new project Jeremy and vocalist Scott Creekmore are going to do on their own. More info on that when it materializes. In a related note, this is the third band that's been laid to rest in the past month, I don't know quite what's going on, but I hope this time next year we still have some of the old bands around to report on.

Mar 2002

(03.31) Added a review to Cannibal Corpse's "Gore Obsessed" album.
(03.31) Encabulos have a new website up, check it out.
(03.31) Deranged is working on a new album to be called "Plainfield Cemetary", it should be recorded this summer.
(03.31) Napalm Death have now finished 4 songs for the new album.
(03.31) Some sort of odd news about Broken Hope. I'd try and explain it, but it's probably best to let them tell you in their own words, this is taken from the front of their website.

With only the vocal tracking and mixing left for Broken Hope's next release Flesh Mechanic, a decision has been made to not release it as a "Broken Hope recording". It has turned into something new. We have decided to put Broken Hope on extended hold for now . During the recording of Flesh Mechanic a couple of the guys lost interest in the process for various non-music related reasons. Therefore the project took new meaning and direction by the others that continued the recording. Everyone has advanced at different levels and we have all grown in different directions musically and non-musically. All of this led to difficulties in completing the record as the unit that started it. The material will instead be released under a different name (soon to be announced) by the members that completed and contributed material. It will be a seperate entity from Broken Hope entirely and will definitely have different things to offer. This is certainly not a bad thing by any means. AND YES, IT IS DEATH METAL!! WE DID NOT SELL OUT ON THE NEW SHIT!! Send an email to Brian or Sean if you have any further questions regarding the new material and who will be involved or if you just want to know what the guys are going to be up to. Brian will be in Europe until mid April so if you want a speedy response go to Sean for the info. More news will follow on Broken Hope. Thanks again to all who supported Broken Hope in the past and our apologies to anyone we let down by not completing this album as Broken Hope.

(03.31) To preorder Disgorge's new album "Consuming the Forsaken", visit the Unique Leader website.
(03.31) Hate Eternal are putting the finishing touches on their new album to be titled "King Of All Kings". The band recorded as a 3 piece, founding member Erik Rutan on guitar and vocals, Jared Anderson on bass and vocals and Derek Roddy on drums.
(03.29) Randy Castillo, former drummer for Ozzy Osbourne died of cancer a few days ago. His current gig was with Motley Crue.
(03.25) Montreal band Obliveon have called it quits after 15 years. Geez, what's with all these great bands breaking up all of a sudden. Damn this sucks.
(03.25) The new Deftones album is currently titled "Lovers". Despite the title, it's said to be very heavy. I hope the final cd has a new name, that title sucks. They hope to have the album out by September.
(03.25) Fear Factory have recorded one last song for an upcoming Terminator videogame. Dino has started looking for musicians to start a new band. Raymond will be performing on several death metal related recordings for Relapse Records.
(03.25) This little funny quote is from Blabbermouth.net "Former Fear Factory axeman Dino Cazares was contacted by a representative of Limp Bizkit's management company The Firm about auditioning for the vacant guitarist slot in the latter group, but has reportedly turned down the offer, calling the prospect of joining Limp Bizkit “career suicide”."
(03.25) Cryptopsy is currently on tour through the United States and Canada with Dimmu Borgir, Krisiun and Diabolic. The re-issue of Cryptopsy's 1993 release "Ungentle Exhumation", is now available through the website and on tour.
(03.25) Meshuggah are hard at work on the new album. They also will be playing Ozzfest this year, for their american fans.
(03.25) Added a review to Gorgasm's "Bleeding Profusely" album.
(03.24) Guitarist Bruce Greig has left Dying Fetus, the band is looking for a new guitar player. They're also writing music for an album they hope to have ready summer 2002.
(03.24) Great news for James Murphy, looks like what remained of his tumor has shrunk significantly, and the doctors have decided that radiation therapy is not needed. As well as recovering, James will be busy workin on the next Disincarnate album.
(03.08) Devin Townsend will be performing as Strapping Young Lad in Los Angeles, at The Whiskey May 21st.
(03.08) I'm sorry to say Fear Factory have called it quits. Burton decided he was going to leave the band, and rather then continue without him, and band has decided to break up. I'm sad to see them go, Roadrunner is talking about maybe releasing the band's original demo, and the band may record a song or two before they officially disband.
(03.08) Soulkiller gets hacked! Yup, I got hacked a few days ago, and the content of my webpage was replaced with some shit. Apparently a lot of sites got hit recently, I wish the people who did it would devote their time and energy to something constructive, not destructive! Anyways, we're back up.
(03.08) Slipknot is getting ideas together for a 3rd album, they hope to release at the end of this year.
(03.08) Prong has gotten back together and are planning some shows for the west coast this spring.
(03.08) Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury was admitted to the hospital for the flu. In a later interview, he admits he just overdid things, and is feeling much better now. He also mentions Napalm are working on a new album.
(03.08) Korn's new album has been pushed back to a June 11th release.
(03.01) The Grammy for Best Metal Performance went to Tool for their song "Schism".

Feb 2002

(02.28) Scattered Remnants is apparently back and looking for a drummer.
(02.19) The new Theory In Practice will be out Feb 25th.
(02.19) If you plan on auditioning for that empty guitar position in Limp Bizkit, you may want to check this out first. Not sure how much of it is confirmed, but it's at least something you may wish to do some more research into before you tryout for the band.
(02.19) Slipknot will be recording a live show in England for their DVD, which they hope to release maybe September of this year.
(02.19) The new Coal Chamber CD is back to being called "Dark Days".
(02.19) Korn is releasing a new album called "Untouchables" on May 14th.
(02.19) A song off the new Skinlab album is available here.
(02.19) In an interview for a dutch magazine, Phil, vocalist for Pantera, has said he may be leaving the band. For a more complete transcript of the interview, go here.
(02.16) Added a review to Diabolic's "Vengeance Ascending" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Diabolic's "Subterrainial Magnitude" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Just Cause's "Finger It Out" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Dream Theater's "Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Infestdead's "JesuSatan" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Disavowed's "Perceptive Deception" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Machine Head's "SuperCharger" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Monstrosity's "Enslaving The Masses" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Martyr's "Extracting The Core" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Bolt Thrower's "Honour - Valour - Pride" album.
(02.16) Added a review to Fear Factory's "Digital Connectivity" DVD.
(02.16) Ok, finally going through all those cds and doing reviews. Some are more recent, some are older, but either way, here we go.
(02.16) The James Murphy site has been updated with some new info on some auctions being done to help pay for his medical bills. Find it here.
(02.10) The new Origin album is currently scheduled for a May 14th release date.
(02.08) A few tidbits about the new Vader album. The band will enter Red Studio in February and the album should be done at the beginning of March, which means it should be available in the stores in May. They also hope to release their video "Vision and Voice" on DVD at some point in the future, maybe with some new stuff on it.
(02.07) Anthrax's new album is tentatively called "Take Back The Music", and the recording process has already begun.
(02.06) Slipknot are preparing a Live DVD for release sometime this year.
(02.03) Soulless will be entering Mars Recording in late March to begin the follow up to "The Darkening of Days", tentatively titled "Agony's Lament".
(02.01) Added a review to Black Earth's self titled demo in the reviews section.
(02.01) Fear Factory are going to start work on a new album next week.

Jan 2002

(01.31) As well as working now on two albums at the same time (The new Strapping Young Lad album and an accoustic / pop cd), Devin Townsend is also getting together material for a home video of sorts, which he hopes to have ready by the summer. The early spring tour in the US has been postponed, because the band needs to get and train a new keyboard player.
(01.25) James Murphy now has an official site,please visit if you want to hear all about his current condition. The description of his illness, surgery etc is pretty graphic. Poor guy, I do hope he gets better soon so his life can get back on track.
(01.25) In Testament news, Chuck seems to be doing a lot better, and the writing process for the new Testament album has begun again, as well as work on a side project Chuck has with Steve DiGiorgio, Jon Allen and Darren Travis, of which they already have 9 songs written. They also recently attended Chuck Schuldiner's funeral, along with James Murphy (see next news item).
(01.25) Nile will enter Soundlab Studios on February 15th 2002 to begin recording their third album. The album is tentatively titled "In Their Darkened Shrines". Look for a late spring or early summer
release.
(01.25) Soulreaper has left Nuclear Blast, and are written some new songs. The are recording a new demo and hope to have a song available soon for mp3 download.
(01.25) Bart van Wallenberg has decided to quit Sinister for personal reasons. The band is looking for a replacement. They are also discussing a possible Live DVD on Hammerheart.
(01.25) Sepultura are now writing for a new album, and will make an annoucement soon about a new record label.
(01.25) Deeds Of Flesh plan on releasing a live album, 10 songs + a new track they'll be recording in February.
(01.25) To hear an mp3 off the new Cannibal Corpse album, go here.
(01.23) Vocalist Brett Hoffmann has been fired from Malevolent Creation. As the band explains, his reentry into the group a few years ago was on the basis that he was drug free and cut down on his drinking, but things apparently didn't work out that way. His replacement will be Kyle Symons, vocalist from Hate Plow. He will make his vocal debut with the band on their upcoming tour, and will record the new album with them, and reportedly they will be re-recording a few songs from their third album "Stillborn", hopefully for inclusion in the new album.
(01.20) The new Cannibal Corpse album will be out Feb 26th.
(01.13) The new Skinlab album "reVoltingRoom" is still being mixed, and now may be released in may.
(01.12) Nasum will be releasing this spring a cd comp of every song they ever recorded (minus their two full length albums). The release will be called "Blueprints For Exitinction".
(01.11) Added a review to Rob Zombie's "The Sinister Urge" album.
(01.11) Arch Enemy will finally release their "Wages Of Sin" album is North America April 2nd. This will be a double CD which includes extra liner notes and bonus tracks.
(01.11) Origin are working on new material for their 2nd full length album, "Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas".
(01.10) Once a short European tour during the months of March and April is complete, Malevolent Creation will be entering Abyss Studio's with producer Peter Tagtgren to record their 8th studio album.
(01.10) Max Lilja of Apocalyptica has decided to leave the group. The band will replace him once they feel the time is right.
(01.10) The independent band Syndicate has broken up.
(01.06) Disgorge has finished writing all the new material for their new album "Consume The Forsaken" and will be entering the studio February 18th. Tentative release date is end of March.
(01.06) The Fear Factory DVD has been postponed till Jan15th.
(01.06) Psycho Industry has a new mp3 up from their upcoming album here.
(01.05) Here are the latest Grammy Nominations: For Best Metal Performance, nominees include Slayer - "Disciple", Slipknot - "Left Behind" and Tool - "Schism".
(01.05) Slayer's original drummer Dave Lombardo will be rejoining the band for the upcoming 'God Hates Us All' tour as replacement for Paul Bostaph, who recently injured his elbow and will be unable to finish the tour.
(01.05) See what were yours and my Favorite Albums Of 2001!

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