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REPTILIAN DEATH: Inks Deal With Old School Metal Records

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 27, 2013
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Mysterious death metallers REPTILIAN DEATH from India have inked a deal with California based record label Old School Metal Records. The label will be releasing the bands latest album ‘The Dawn Of Consummation And Emergence’ worldwide on 10th October 2013.
Commented Demonstealer. “I’m really happy and grateful to sign up with OSM. I’ve known Patrick (OSM Ceo) for a while now and he’s very passionate about the music and I couldn’t have asked for a better label to release the album on. The album released a while back in India and now finally our fans overseas can get their hands on a copy. We should also be working on some dates to tour UK/Europe in early 2014.”
REPTILIAN DEATH has long existed in the shadows of the Indian metal scene as the side project of DEMONIC RESURRECTION frontman, Demonstealer. The band spent their first 12 years making sporadic live appearances and changing line-ups fairly often. During that time, REPTILIAN DEATH had an almost humorous disposition, writing little spoof metal epics like ‘5 Easy Ways To Murder Someone‘ and ‘Nursery Rhymes For Satan’s Children‘ while balancing a handful of serious tracks which eventually found themselves on their 2004 debut, ‘Total Annihilation‘. In 2006, the band’s direction took a turn for the serious with the release of their EP ‘Intestinal Feast‘ on the ‘Defaced And Split‘ album, which also featured Exhumation, Warface and Narsil.
Shortly after the release, the band returned to the shadows until resurfacing in early 2013. The band exploded on the scene completely metamorphosed into brand new beast. Fronted by Vinay Venkatesh (Bhaynak Maut), dressed in priestly robes with his face painted half black and half white and backed by a band of masked members REPTILIAN DEATH has moved out of the shadows and into the forefront of the global metal community. The world will now see ‘The Dawn Of Consummation And Emergence.’
Video footage of REPTILIAN DEATH performing at Domination:  The Deathfest 2013 can be seen at this location
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PHILIP ANSELMO: It Would Mean The World To Me If VINNIE PAUL Would Let Me Back Into His Life

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 27, 2013
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Source: Blabbermouth.net

Puff of the 99X radio station in Shreveport, Louisiana recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA and current DOWN vocalist Philip Anselmo. The chat is now available for streaming using the SoundCloud widget below.

Asked about the persistent Internet rumors about the possibility of a PANTERA reunion with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) filling in for the late “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott on guitar, Anselmo said: “This is something that… it started out as an Internet rumor, for sure. But rumors sometimes grow legs, so to speak. And with that, I’ve gotta say that I’ve actually spoken to Zakk Wylde about this, and he seems to be very open to the idea. And I know Rex [Brown, former PANTERA bassist] is open to the idea, to a certain degree. But right now Vinnie Paul [Abbott, former PANTERA drummer] is the captain of his own ship, and he’s decided to keep, basically, a vow a silence forever concerning myself and Rex. You know, that’s his decision, and I can’t think for Vince, and I can’t make decisions for Vince. But, really, as a music fan… forget reunion shows, forget making records or whatever… as a music fan, I hate reading about my favorite band not getting along; it hurts my heart. Because if I’m a fan of a band, that means I’m a fan of everybody in the band. So when I read, myself, about bands not getting along, it bothers me, really, as a fan.”

He continued: “Really, what I’m trying to say is one day, it would mean the world to me, and I’m sure to Rex, if Vince would let us back into his life, let us talk through our differences, and let the public know that at least we’re speaking, at least we have some form of camaraderie again, and that we’re on decent terms. Because right now, I think that it would mean a lot to all the PANTERA fans out there if we were to do that as well. And right now, it’s just very difficult to gauge any of that, because things are the way they are. I believe that my door, Rex‘s door… our doors are open, and Vince‘s is locked, and that’s just the way it is, and until things change, then I guess that’s just how it’s going to be. And it’s a shame.”

Dimebag‘s longtime girlfriend Rita Haney in 2011 called on Vinnie Paul Abbott and Anselmo to settle their differences in honor of Dimebag, who was shot and killed by a crazed gunman while performing with DAMAGEPLAN at a Columbus, Ohio rock club in December 2004.

Vinnie, who is Dimebag‘s brother, and Anselmo have not spoken since PANTERA split in 2003. But the relationship got even more acrimonious when Vinnie indirectly blamed Philip for Dimebag‘s death, suggesting that some remarks the vocalist had made about Dimebag in print just weeks earlier might have incited Dimebag‘s killer.

 

DAVID DRAIMAN Demands Apology From ROGER WATERS For ‘Blatant’ Anti-Semitic Symbolism

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 27, 2013
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Source: Blabbermouth.net

DISTURBED and DEVICE frontman David Draiman has asked his 120,000 Twitter followers to condemn British rock musician and anti-Israel activist Roger Waters for allegedly using the Jewish Star of David as one of the symbols on the giant inflatable pig that hovers over “The Wall” concerts.

According to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, the pig-shaped balloon emblazoned with the Star of David, as well as dictatorial symbols, dropped from the ceiling while Waters performed on last week in Belgium.

The 69-year-old rocker has been using the inflatable pig for years to display political messages, serving primarily as a symbol of greed, fascism and oppression.

In a message on Twitlonger.com, a related Twitter site that allows one to send tweets that require more than 140 characters, Draiman — who has extensive family in Israel, including his brother, Jerusalem-based folk rock and ambient musician Ben Draiman, as well as his grandmother — wrote: “My brothers and sisters, my blood,

“Regarding Roger Waters‘ usage of a flying pig with the Star of David on it during his performances;

“I have personally been a fan of Mr. Waters‘ work for many years. I think that PINK FLOYD are one of the most groundbreaking and visionary acts of all time. Mr. Waters‘ position on the Palestinian/Israeli crisis is well known, and has been well publicized.
“Whether or not you agree with the policies of the Israeli government (and there are times where I myself, a half Israeli Jew, with a large number of relatives still living in Israel, including my brother and grandmother; do not agree with some of their policies), nothing excuses the usage of the Star of David (the symbol of the Jewish people as a whole, not Israel or its government) emblazoned on a flying pig/zeppelin during his performances for ‘The Wall’. It is uncalled for, abhorrent, and blatantly Anti-Semitic.

“If the pig is in fact a symbol of greed and tyranny as described in the song from ‘The Wall’ called ‘In the Flesh’, then affixing the symbol of the Jewish people to it, is an attempt at reinforcing an age old anti-Semitic stereotype that is unwarranted and beyond offensive. All he is doing through such symbolism is encouraging hatred and teaching his fans that Jews are greedy tyrannical people, which could not be further from the actual truth. If he wanted to make a political statement against the policies of the Israeli government (which I would not be in agreement with either, but would be political and not religious/racial, and therefore understandable), he should have had an image of the Israeli flag on it, the symbol of the government, and not the lone star of David, the symbol of the Jewish people as a whole.

“Hitler himself used the star of David as a badge of identifying Jews with the word ‘Juden’ under it, marking ALL Jews as they were mercilessly driven into the cattle cars that lead to the death camps in his maniacal attempt at genocide.

“Once again, this is not an issue of freedom of speech, or expression, as Mr. Waters is well within his rights to say and display anything he chooses, even if it does incite hatred, but it does NOT mean that we as responsible individuals against hatred and anti-Semitic imagery, have to sit back and just take it. Freedom of speech and expression is a two way street, and sometimes you will reap what you sow.

“I therefore urge all of my followers, friends, and colleagues, and certainly the Jewish people within the entertainment community to take issue with this anti-Semitic symbolism, and to demand that the Star of David be stricken from the flying pig, and that a formal apology/explanation be given from Mr. Waters himself.”

ROB ZOMBIE On Upcoming Concert DVD: ‘I Figured At Least Once We Should Film It’

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 26, 2013
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Source: Blabbermouth.net

On July 20, Rob Zombie spoke to the Albany, New York radio station Q103 about his plans to capture his band’s current live show for an upcoming concert DVD.

“[Doing a concert DVD] always seemed like a huge nuisance, truthfully,” Rob said. “We had a live record and that took a million years to do. And a live DVD, for some reason to me, always seems like a nuisance, because after the show is done, I don’t care. I don’t want to relive it. I mean, a certain member of the band films every show and wants to watch it immediately after the show. And it aggravates the fuck out of me. Who gives a shit? The show is over, I don’t care. I never wanna har about it again, I never wanna see it again. Like, I never watch anything — a TV show I’ve been on; I don’t care. Once it’s done, it’s done. But I figured at least once we should film it.”

He continued: “We’ve had so many big crazy stage shows over the last many, many years. And we never filmed anything with [Rob‘s former band] WHITE ZOMBIE back then. I mean, there’s little clips here and there, like [footage from] Brazilian television or something…

He added: “We haven’t [filmed any footage for the concert DVD] yet. We’re gonna do it in Texas when we get to Texas [on the current Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival], but who knows?! I may change my mind at the last minute.”

You can listen to the entire interview at Q103Albany.com.

Zombie recently gave an update on the progress of his next movie as a writer and director, “Broad Street Bullies”, about the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team of the 1970s that were famous for beating the Soviet Union’s team at the time and notorious for their violent tactics on the ice. Zombie said about the project, “As of right now, the script is done, ’cause that was a long process, putting a script together. And we’re just sort of putting the financing together, putting the structure of the film together, all the boring stuff, and also beginning the early process of casting, trying to figure out who’s gonna play who and what’s gonna happen.”

Zombie plans to shoot most of the movie in Philadelphia.

Zombie‘s most recent film, “The Lords Of Salem”, will be out on Blu-ray and DVD on September 3.

Zombie‘s fifth solo album, “Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor”, was released in April and entered the Billboard album chart at No. 7 with first-week sales of 34,000 copies.

AC/DC’s YOUNG Brothers: Named One Of Australia’s Richest Families

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 25, 2013
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Source: Blabbermouth.net

According to Business Review Weekly magazine, the Young family, featuring Angus and Malcolm of AC/DC and George Young of THE EASYBEATS and FLASH & THE PAN, is worth AUD $255 million (approximately US $233 million), making them Australia’s 48th richest family.

The Young brothers, who were the only entertainers to make Business Review Weekly‘s 2013 list, were born in Scotland. Although Angus and George no longer live in Australia, they are Australian citizens and are therefore considered Australian artists.

According to Noise11, George Young was a founding member of THE EASYBEATS and, along with Harry Vanda, wrote a catalogue of hits for John Paul Young and Stevie Wright and had songs covered by Rod Stewart, David Bowie, INXS, Suzi Quatro and BAY CITY ROLLERS. They also produced many of the early AC/DC albums (through “If You Want Blood” in 1978).

CARCASS: ‘Surgical Steel’ Box Set Packaged As First-Aid Kit

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 25, 2013
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Source: Blabbermouth.net

“Surgical Steel”, the new full-length album from reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS, will be released on September 16 in the U.K., September 13 in the rest of Europe and September 17 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. The effort was produced by Colin Richardson (FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD, NAPALM DEATH, SLIPKNOT, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE) and mixed by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ACCEPT, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY).

“Surgical Steel” will be made available in the following formats: CD, CD-Digi, Double-LP Black, Double-LP White (pictured below) and Nuclear Blast Mail Order Edition (pictured below).

The “Surgical Steel” Mailorder Edition is limited to 666 units and is packaged as a first aid-kit.

Joining guitarist Bill Steer and bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker in CARCASS‘ current incarnation are new drummer Dan Wilding (ABORTED, TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED) and guitarist Ben Ash (PIG IRON, DESOLATION, LIQUEFIED SKELETON).

CARCASS‘ first studio LP since 1996’s “Swansong” will feature guest vocals from original sticksman Ken Owen.

In a recent interview with Chile’s Radio Futuro, Walker stated about the new CARCASS CD: “We think we’ve made a good album, so it’s gonna be very interesting when people get to hear the record. We can’t wait to see what people think.”

He continued: “It sounds like CARCASS. Even the drumming sounds like CARCASS. Everything about it… I think it’s gonna shock people, how good it is. I think it’s got all the elements that people like, yet it still sounds fresh. So that’s all I can say, really, ’cause we don’t really sound like any other band, and the fact that after 17 years, we wrote music and it still sounds like CARCASS, I think it’s good.”

Regarding the direction of the forthcoming CARCASS album, Walker previously stated: “We’ve taken stylistic cues from all the albums because it’s in our blood, but it’s no rehash or mess of ideas. I think it sounds almost like the missing link between the third and forth albums but with some groove in there. I’ve jokingly christened some parts ‘trad blast’ and some ‘death sleaze’… don’t think for a minute this is just some nostalgic throwback album — we’re setting up another 17 years of ideas for other bands to copy and clean up on. [laughs]”