Forum.RttP{Metal Blade News 9-9-2003}

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
*New SIX FEET UNDER video to be aired on Headbangers Ball this Saturday!
The new video by Six Feet Under "Amerika The Brutal" will be premiered on MTV2's Headbangers Ball this Saturday night. This video is definitely something new for the band and will without doubt catch your attention. The show will air this Saturday at 7pm PST/10pm EST to 9pm PST/12midnight EST.

SIX FEET UNDER Address Social Issues with 'Bringer Of Blood'
September 23rd will see the release of SIX FEET UNDER's most ambitious release to date, the ferocious Bringer Of Blood (through Metal Blade Records). The disc, rampant with an infectious blend of jackhammer grooves and pure aggressive immensity, fuses the band's attraction to dark fantasy as well as significant social commentary. Vocalist Chris Barnes expresses (through songs like "Amerika The Brutal", "My Hatred" and "Sick In The Head") an outrage in the direction our country is headed, due to manipulation/misinterpretation of the Constitution.

"People are being ostracized in this country for free thought, and putting Freedom Of Speech to the test at a time when it needs to be [like the Dixie Chicks]; because there's something really wrong is happening out there, and people need to be made aware of it," Barnes admits. "And there should be another opinion out there other than government-controlled media which is sent through the airwaves and sent to everyone's homes through a little box that they worship like some kind of religion. People shouldn't believe everything you see on that piece of equipment."

Living in Tampa, FL, Barnes is no stranger to government controversy, having borne witness to the debacle of the last presidential election first-hand. "I think possibly things would be different if [Al Gore] was in the White House, because at the point when Bush 'falsely' won the election, the stomach of the world dropped out. I think everyone outside this country was affected in a different way (you know, the places that don't like us too much - because they knew the guy's father and what he did during his "reign"). I was here [in Tampa] when the election happened, and I couldn't believe it. This was something that should have stopped the country immediately and remedied it, because it wasn't right and wasn't truthful. It happened in the state that was home to the guy's own brother...how obvious is that??? Is it too bad to say something about that, like it wouldn't happen? Come on, where else would it happen? It didn't happen in California; it happened here where his brother's the governor. It's a shame no one took notice of that and stood up for Al Gore; they all thought he was nuts for continuing to talk about it, but why shouldn't he? This isn't a democracy; the guy who was in office before wanted his son in office to finish some business."

An outspoken individual & advocate of personal freedom, Barnes is also a longtime supporter of the marijuana reform organization, NORML, another topic he feels VERY strongly about, due to its longstanding prohibition & extreme government handling. "The pharmaceutical companies cannot patent it, because it's a naturally occurring substance; an herb. They can't legalize it for medical purposes, because the pharmaceutical companies have no way of making money off it."

Some personal friends of mine are in prison for smoking marijuana; it's outrageous! There should be [a branch of Amnesty International devoted to this]; it's a g**damn human rights violation. They're only in there to empower these pigs who are making money of it. They're building more prisons for people with drug offenses more than murderers. Murder isn't increasing that much, but people keep wanting to get high. That's just something people want to do; they want to drink, smoke herb, and do whatever they want to do to escape this world run by f***ed-up republicans. Police don't stake out your local bar on a Friday night and wait for people to leave and catch them for drunk driving; they could catch millions of people every month across the country who are possibly killing people with their cars! That's okay, but people who smoke herb are being put in jail for a long time, and released in a lot worse condition."

Not one to blindly rant, Barnes backs his opinions with a possible solution to the problem. "Reform should begin with overturning all drug charges, release all prisoners who are nonviolently incarcerated; they have to legalize marijuana for medical purposes, as well as all drugs for recreational purposes (with state involvement). If the state wants to run it, the model should be Amsterdam. There's been a permanent prohibition on marijuana and it hasn't turned the world upside down, because anyone smoking herb is basically a mellow person who just wants to be left alone and isn't going to stir up any trouble. People in a bar sometimes fight; people in a coffee shop smoke herb, talk to each other and express themselves. It's a wonderful thing; it invokes feelings and forces you to feel. If you go to a bar, people get violent, get into fights, and get in their cars and kill a little girl walking across the street. People high on weed just want to chill, and that's why there hasn't been an uprising. If alcohol was made illegal, there'd be an uprising, because there'd be a bunch of alcoholic deviants causing trouble. I just can't deal with the whole hypocrisy as to why one thing is legal and more harmful, and the other thing is illegal and many people suffering for it."

*The band will be headlining the James Murphy Benefit concert at the Venom Night Club in St. Petersburg, FL on September 6th. All proceeds from the show will be used towards paying the mounting medical bills of former Testament/Death/Obituary guitarist James Murphy, who is receiving treatment for a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001.

*Then, SIX FEET UNDER will embark on a monstrous North American tour in October. Dates and support acts will be announced soon.

*An mp3 for the band's socio-politically charged single "Amerika The Brutal" is available for download here:
http://www.metalblade.com/bands/Six_Feet_Under/SFU-AmerikaTheBrutal.mp3

http://www.sfu420.com/

KING DIAMOND The Puppet Master news...
The release date for the forthcoming King Diamond CD "The Puppet Master" is set for October 21st for both Europe and the USA. The CD will also contain a bonus disc of King telling the story of The Puppet Master in full make-up!!! As King describes it this album is going to make the hairs stand up on the back of listeners neck. "The rules of censorship are being thrown out the window...this is going to be the rawest story/album we have ever done." King was also quick to point out that "if you are into horror; you're definitely going to get it with this album!" The Puppet Master is sure to be considered one of King's goriest and most extreme stories yet! Also, don't forget to check out King Diamond live on tour when he heads out with Entombed, Nocturne, and Single Bullet Theory. This is the first time King Diamond has toured the US since the release of House of God!!!

Venue Change on upcoming tour...
There are two venue changes for the upcoming Puppet Master tour. The Bang Your Head Festival on October 19 will now be at 4th & B in San Diego, CA. 4th & B. The full line up for the Bang Your Head Festival is KING DIAMOND (Headliner), ENTOMBED, PISSING RAZORS, CAGE, SINGLE BULLET THEORY, NOCTURNE, STRETCHER, TEABAG, DOWNSPELL, WITHER and TYRANIS. For more info go to: http://www.electricbasement.com/byh_usa.htm.

The show on October 22 has been changed to the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, CA.

http://www.covenworldwide.org/

Former Spock's Beard frontman NEAL MORSE to release solo album on 9/23/03
From one of the most respected and prolific contemporary composers of progressive rock, comes a story from the heart ABOUT the heart. Neal Morse bares his soul in this autobiographical account of one man's search for enlightenment. TESTIMONY is for anyone who has ever contemplated the meaning of life. Neal Morse's Testimony will hit stores everywhere on September 23, 2003!!! Be sure to check out Neal's new site at:

http://nealmorse.com/

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER new video and update...
The bands new video for the song "Contagion" will be premiered on MTV2's Extreme Rock show this Thursday night (9/11/03). Extreme Rock will air on Thursday at 11pm PST/2am EST.

*live picture of Brian Eschbach by Wade Gosselin w_gosselin@yahoo.com

"Well, we just finished up our tour and we finally got to see the west coast. Everything went really well, we had a great time with Arch Enemy and Hate Eternal. We really look forward to touring with them in the future." - Brian

The Black Dahlia Murder will be playing some Midwest shows with As I Lay Dying and Haste. The Black Dahlia Murder will appear on the following dates:

As I Lay Dying, Haste, and The Black Dahlia Murder
9/30 Milwaukee, WI Ascot Room
10/01 St. Louis, MO The Hi Pointe
10/02 Chicago, IL Fireside Bowl
10/03 Indianapolis, IN Emerson Theatre
10/05 Huntington, WV YWCA Hall

http://www.theblackdahliamurder.com

AS I LAY DYING
As I Lay Dying is the September 2003 Band of the month at http://www.sicrecords.net/ !!! Also, they are in a battle of the bands competition against Killswitch Engage in the Listen Section. The battle started Wednesday, September 3rd. To vote for the band go to http://www.sicrecords.net/home.html and click on the listen section. When that page loads scroll to the very bottom of the page and it will be on the left hand side. Right now the bands are tide so every vote counts!

http://www.asilaydying.com/

*live picture of Evan by Affixed Energy affixedenergy@yahoo.com

CATTLE DECAPITATION update from Travis Ryan...
"We were surprised at the reaction as well as the turnout at the fest! I always hear that Vegas has no real metal scene, but we had tons of hungry fans coming up and hanging out and wanting more! They were fucking great and we hope to see our new Vegas fans and friends again!"

Next show:
10/03/03
Hell and Death Productions &
Dr. Death Productions presents...
CATTLE DECAPITATION
w/ Dreams of Damnation
Cerberus
Tchildres
Self Induced Pain
Nema
Overthrow
Anew
@ American Legion Hall
7338 Canby Ave. Reseda, CA
(Near the intersection of Sherman Way and Reseda)
$10 at the door - Doors at 6:30
All Ages - Full Bar w/ ID

Tour dates with Deicide/Hate Eternal/Krisiun/Cattle Decapitation:
10/08/03 - Ft. Collins, CO - Aggie Theater
10/10/03 - Davenport, IA - Live - (w/SLAYER, Hatebreed, Arch Enemy, + more!!!)
10/13/03 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's Downunder
10/16/03 - Hagerstown, MD - Wilson Ruritan
10/18/03 - Fayetteville, NC - Jesters Pub
10/19/03 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
10/20/03 - Lackswanna, NY - Cruise Inn
10/21/03 - Detroit, MI - Shelter At St. Andrew's
10/22/03 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
10/23/03 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
10/24/03 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
10/25/03 - St. Paul, MN - The Lab
10/26/03 - Davenport, IA - QC Live
10/27/03 - Nashville, TN - Exit Inn
10/30/03 - Wichita Falls, TX - Mac Stack
10/31/03 - Mc Allen, TX - Villa Real Convention Center
11/01/03 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
11/02/03 - Austin, TX - The Backroom
11/03/03 - Albuquerque, NM - Launch Pad
11/04/03 - Phoenix, AZ - The Mason Jar
11/05/03 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
11/06/03 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
11/07/03 - Santa Ana, CA - Galaxy Theatre
11/08/03 - San Francisco, CA - The Pound at Pier 96
11/10/03 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
11/11/03 - Omaha, Neb - Ranch Bowl
11/12/03 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
11/13/03 - Chicago, IL - Metro/Smart Bar
11/14/03 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
11/15/03 - Asbury Park, NJ - Asbury Park Convention Center - NEW JERSEY METALFEST!!!
11/16/03 - Wilkes Barre, PA - Metropolis (CATTLE DECAPITATION ONLY!)
11/17/03 - New York, NY - Don Hill's (CATTLE DECAPITATION ONLY!)
11/18/03 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rosebud
11/19/03 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place
11/20/03 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
11/21/03 - Fayetteville, NC - Jesters Pub
11/23/03 - St. Pete, FL - Venom
11/24/03 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room
11/26/03 - New Orleans, LA - Zeppelin
11/28/03 - Oklahoma City, OK - Green Door
More dates are being added, so sit tight and we'll let you know the details as we find out! This tour shall be huge!!!

We hope this next month or so finds you in good health because we are about to come through your town and decimate you.

-El Decapitacion

http://www.cattledecapitation.com

VEHEMENCE slays at Vegas Fest!
Vehemence had a good time on our first ever excursion to play the first Las Vegas Metal Fest on the night of 8-30-03. We encountered no problems and played a great 5-song set. We were pleased at the outcome of the audience and those who showed horns in favor for Vehemence. Thanks for a great time Vegas and we will see you again hopefully on our next tour. Here is a picture of what went on during our Vegas set!

In other news, congratulations to our bassist Mark Kozuback with his first healthy new born child which was delivered two days before we left to Vegas. A new Vehemence track entitled Kill For God (Demo) is out in stores now featured on the Uncorrupted Steel 2 Metal Blade compilation, & feel free to email us with your feedback on it! vehemence@brutaldeath.net.

http://vehemence.brutaldeath.net/

THE CROWN
Marko has recently posted a teaser clip off The Crown's upcoming release "Possessed 13". The clip is the track Face of Destruction/Deep Hit of Death. The Crown is currently working on a video for this track.

The first set of European tour dates have been confirmed.

THE CROWN with Darkest Hour and Monolith Deathcult
11/14 Arnhem ,Netherlands Goudvishal
11/15 Rotterdam, Netherlands Baroeg
11/18 Zwickau, Germany BPM Club
11/19 Milan, Italy Transilvania
11/20 Rome, Itlay Circolo Degli Artisti
11/21 Innsbruck, Austria Hafen
11/22 Ljubljana, Slovakia Metalkova
11/23 Vienna, Autria Arena
11/24 Hamburg, Germany Logo
11/25 Frankfurt, Germany Nachtleben
11/29 Enschede, Netherlands Atak
11/30 Tilburg, Netherlands 013

http://www.thecrownonline.com

CANNIBAL CORPSE to head back to studio...
The true leaders of death metal Cannibal Corpse will be heading back to the studio on September 15th, 2003 to start the recording process for the follow up to their highly praised release Gore Obsessed. The band will once again record at Sonic Ranch Studios in El Paso, TX with Neil Kernon. More information including the album title will be announced shortly.

* The Cannibal Corpse forum is back up and running. Join the discussion at

http://www.cannibalcorpse.net/phpBB2/.

http://www.cannibalcorpse.net

BEYOND THE EMBRACE
Beyond the Embrace is still working diligently on new material for their upcoming release. "We are ready for the Helloween tour...we are currently writing material for the new records tentatively titled The Insect Song. The song are coming along great and we hope to start recording this winter." - Shawn

http://www.beyondtheembrace.com/

TOURNIQUET update from Ted...
"I have been really busy working on the upcoming drum DVD. The September 1st release won't be met, but I hope you find the wait to be worthwhile. I am looking at early October, thanks for your patience. There will be LOTS of new footage!!"

Guitarist search continues!
" We have received some good videos from some talented guitarists out there. Still looking... no decisions yet."

http://www.tourniquet.net

AMON AMARTH Update from Johan Hegg:
*Germany has an Alternative/Hardrock/Metal TV-show on major channel Viva Plus, running every Sunday from 21:00 CET on for a couple of hours. From today on, the brand new video-clip for "Death In Fire" has been added to the clip-pool of 100 videos for which you can vote every week. Feel free to vote for "Death In Fire" on their website: http://www.vivaplus.tv/rock.html (at first you need to create an account). You can also call there for the clips, but be aware of the fact that one call costs 0,49 €... Check their website for details.
Cheers!

*Pictures from the Vienna Metal Fest are up on the Amon Amarth website. Just click on live photos.

*The show at Club Aggression in Sundbyberg Sweden has been postponed until later date. Due to problems with the venue it was impossible to hold the show on September 6th. Club Aggression is now looking for another venue to host the gig, and a new date will be set as soon as possible.

"The show at the Barbi Club in Tel Aviv, Israel, turned out to be awesome. The audience was insanely wild, and due to a lame ass club owner and a catastrophic security arrangement the show was in danger of being cancelled after just four songs. Thanks to members of the audience, who volunteered to act as security personal, the show was allowed to continue. Thank you guys!
We also like to thank Raffy, Tomer, Chen, Tal and Miri for taking good care of us, and a special thanks to Johan Bergeback of Necrophobic who did a great job filling in for Johan Soderberg who was on his honeymoon." -Johan

http://www.amonamarth.com

THE HEAVILS
The Heavils have just confirmed two more shows in October. October 5th at The Palace in South Bend Indiana. This will be an all ages' show. They will also be playing at Downtime in New York City on October 25th.

Photos of the Friday August 29th show at the Kryptonite have been posted. To view the photos go to The Heavils website or got to http://www.kryptonite.com/ and click on photos.

http://www.theheavils.com