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Killing Joke - Paul Raven Dead At 46
Influential bassist Paul Raven passed away on the 20th of October. A message posted on the MySpace page of his latest project Mob Research states:
"Mob Research founder and bassist Paul Raven passed away today Saturday 20th October, apparently from a heart attack. The cause of the attack is currently unknown. He had just arrived in Europe to commence recording with his friends Treponem Pal.
Raven was the charismatic bass player for Killing Joke for many years, also Prong and most recently Ministry and Mob Research. He was a great friend to many and a legendary bass player. We shall all miss Paul incredibly. When we have more information on his untimely passing and cause of death we will let you know. We are still in a state of shock. We understand the funeral services will be held in England. Any messages of condolence are welcomed.
We love and miss you man... "
"Mob Research founder and bassist Paul Raven passed away today Saturday 20th October, apparently from a heart attack. The cause of the attack is currently unknown. He had just arrived in Europe to commence recording with his friends Treponem Pal.
Raven was the charismatic bass player for Killing Joke for many years, also Prong and most recently Ministry and Mob Research. He was a great friend to many and a legendary bass player. We shall all miss Paul incredibly. When we have more information on his untimely passing and cause of death we will let you know. We are still in a state of shock. We understand the funeral services will be held in England. Any messages of condolence are welcomed.
We love and miss you man... "
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Killing Joke |
Ministry - Ex-Member Paul Barker Sued By Al Jourgensen
Information regarding Ministry's Al Jourgensen suing his ex-bandmate Paul Barker has recently been circulating the Internet. According to the official Los Angeles Superior Court website, case number SC094122, a case for tortious interference regarding contractual agreement has been filed by Al Jourgensen against Paul Barker and Spurburn music. Although documented in legal archives, this case has not yet been publicly confirmed by either side.
Paul Barker left Ministry in 2003, following the release of the album Animositisomina, citing musical differences and personal problems as the reason for this decision. The split seemed amiable and only now is evidence pointing to the contrary beginning to emerge. Since leaving Ministry, Barker has recorded an album as Pink Anvil and joined the band USSA.
More information about the case can be found under the address:
https://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/onlineservices/LAECourtOnlineIndex.htm
Paul Barker left Ministry in 2003, following the release of the album Animositisomina, citing musical differences and personal problems as the reason for this decision. The split seemed amiable and only now is evidence pointing to the contrary beginning to emerge. Since leaving Ministry, Barker has recorded an album as Pink Anvil and joined the band USSA.
More information about the case can be found under the address:
https://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/onlineservices/LAECourtOnlineIndex.htm
| Source: | lasuperiorcourt.org |
| Band profile: | Ministry |
Avantasia - Tobias Sammet At Wacken Open Air 2007
The organizers of W:O:A state in an email sent to Press representatives around the world:
"Tobias Sammet returns with his mammoth project AVANTASIA!!!!!
Presenting the third part of an ongoing epic concept journey through a progtastic variation of styles, elements and emotions, the first gigantic appetizer is about to be unleashed: in October, the first single / EP will hit the shelves and all details and infos will be revealed at an exclusive press conference at Wacken Open Air. But we can assure you this single / EP will feature enough material other bands would fill a full-length album with - for mastermind and EDGUY-fronter Tobias Sammet it is a sign of things to come....
Also be aware of the fact that Mister Sammet has once more summoned a whole bunch of famous guest stars...that we won't reveal to you yet!
The first chance for the press to gain more info about the ominous guest stars and other hidden treasures will be at this year's Wacken Open Air. Tobias Sammet will be present at the festival Saturday, August 4th."
There will be a meet'n'greet with Mr. Sammet at W:O:A at 14:30 on the 4th of August. Mr. Sammet will also reveal more details about his upcoming project in a press conference, to be held at W:O:A later that day.
"Tobias Sammet returns with his mammoth project AVANTASIA!!!!!
Presenting the third part of an ongoing epic concept journey through a progtastic variation of styles, elements and emotions, the first gigantic appetizer is about to be unleashed: in October, the first single / EP will hit the shelves and all details and infos will be revealed at an exclusive press conference at Wacken Open Air. But we can assure you this single / EP will feature enough material other bands would fill a full-length album with - for mastermind and EDGUY-fronter Tobias Sammet it is a sign of things to come....
Also be aware of the fact that Mister Sammet has once more summoned a whole bunch of famous guest stars...that we won't reveal to you yet!
The first chance for the press to gain more info about the ominous guest stars and other hidden treasures will be at this year's Wacken Open Air. Tobias Sammet will be present at the festival Saturday, August 4th."
There will be a meet'n'greet with Mr. Sammet at W:O:A at 14:30 on the 4th of August. Mr. Sammet will also reveal more details about his upcoming project in a press conference, to be held at W:O:A later that day.
| Source: | wacken.com |
| Band profile: | Avantasia |
Overkill - Joins Wacken Open Air This Year
OVERKILL will play at the Wacken Open Air festival on August 2nd and will also present some new songs of the upcoming album ?Immortalis", which will be released in October.
The band is scheduled to play at 23:00 on the Hellfest stage.
The band is scheduled to play at 23:00 on the Hellfest stage.
| Source: | wacken.com |
| Band profile: | Overkill |
| Event: | Wacken Open Air 2007 |
Wacken Open Air - Sold Out
This year´s Wacken Open Air is sold out!
Metaltix arranged a wait list on which you can enroll. We can not promise you anything at this point - but according to our experience quite a few returns could give you a chance of a treasured WOA Ticket. For technical reasons the Registration is just possible by telephone so please call our hot line 0049 4627 183838 or email info@metaltix.com!
Also, the presale for the 19th W:O:A in 2008 has begun.
Metaltix arranged a wait list on which you can enroll. We can not promise you anything at this point - but according to our experience quite a few returns could give you a chance of a treasured WOA Ticket. For technical reasons the Registration is just possible by telephone so please call our hot line 0049 4627 183838 or email info@metaltix.com!
Also, the presale for the 19th W:O:A in 2008 has begun.
| Source: | wacken.com |
Static-X - New Album Info And Audio Streams Available
Static-X is breaking out of Hell's sub-basement to release their fifth studio album, Cannibal, on April 3rd. The band will also kick off a headlining tour on March 30th in Santa Ana, CA. Comprising 12 of the harshest, most stripped-down tracks Static-X have ever recorded, Cannibal also finds frontman Wayne Static & Co. sounding leaner and meaner than they have in years?a change the vertical-haired guitarist, vocalist and chief songwriter attributes to the back-to-basics approach they took to recording the album. "I think it's the most metal record we've ever made, and it's arguably the heaviest record we've ever made," Static explains. "But with this record, I had a good time just getting back to balls-out screaming and challenging myself vocally, as well as in the songwriting. I felt like I was back working on Wisconsin Death Trip, where I focused on stripping away the excess as much as possible to write short, simple, catchy songs."
Static-X's face-ripping, "No Submission" gave fans their first taste of Cannibal when it landed on the soundtrack for Saw III. The band has since released the title track "Cannibal" and "Destroyer" to iTunes for download. Cannibal marks the first time in the band's history that they have released back to back albums with the same line up. Static remarks, "Even though we've got three-quarters of the original lineup today, we've been through a lot of changes to get back to this point." One other major change for the band was teaming up with a new producer, John Travis (Kid Rock, Buckcherry). This change took the band out of their comfort zone to create an album that make Wisconsin Death Trip sound like pop singles in comparison.
Audio Streams
Destroyer -
Windows
http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_005_destroyer_56.wax
http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_005_destroyer_128.wax
Quicktime
http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_005_destroyer_56.mov
http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_005_destroyer_128.mov
Cannibal -
Windows:
http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_cannibal_56.wax
http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_cannibal_128.wax
Quicktime:
http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_cannibal_56.mov
http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_cannibal_128.mov
Read more ››
Static-X's face-ripping, "No Submission" gave fans their first taste of Cannibal when it landed on the soundtrack for Saw III. The band has since released the title track "Cannibal" and "Destroyer" to iTunes for download. Cannibal marks the first time in the band's history that they have released back to back albums with the same line up. Static remarks, "Even though we've got three-quarters of the original lineup today, we've been through a lot of changes to get back to this point." One other major change for the band was teaming up with a new producer, John Travis (Kid Rock, Buckcherry). This change took the band out of their comfort zone to create an album that make Wisconsin Death Trip sound like pop singles in comparison.
Audio Streams
Destroyer -
Windows
http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_005_destroyer_56.wax
http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_005_destroyer_128.wax
Quicktime
http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_005_destroyer_56.mov
http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_005_destroyer_128.mov
Cannibal -
Windows:
http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_cannibal_56.wax
http://streamos.wbr.com/wmedia/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_cannibal_128.wax
Quicktime:
http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_cannibal_56.mov
http://streamos.wbr.com/qtime/wbr/staticx/audio/staticx_cannibal_128.mov
Read more ››
| Source: | static-x.com |
| Band profile: | Static-X |
Ministry - Burton C Bell From Fear Factory To Appear On Upcoming Release
"Recently the 13th Planet compound was visited by aliens from Amen and Fear Factory Casey Chaos (Amen) and Burton Bell (FF) hooked up with Uncle Al in the studio last week for some jammin'!!!" Burton C Bell is going to appear as a guest vocalist on Ministry's upcoming final record "Last Sucker". A final tour is set to follow and then Al Jourgensen will focus on running his label and recording the long overdue Buck Satan record.
In related news, 13th Planet has recently released a remix album of the Revolting Cocks' "Cocked And Loaded", titled "Cocktail Mixxx". The tracks have been remixed by Luc Van Acker, Clayton Worbeck and Phildo Owen. The tracklisting of the album is as follows:
1. Fire Engine (Gumby Mixxx) 5:08
2. 10 Million Ways to Die (Jammin' the Radar Mix) 4:20
3. Caliente (Searing Social Problem Mix) 4:50
4. Prune Tang (Prune Juice Cocktail Mix) 3:11
5. Dead End Streets (86 Mixxx) 5:49
6. Pole Grinder (It Hurts When I Piss Mix) 6:09
7. Jack In The Crack (Crackrock Mix) 3:38
8. Devil Cock (Sum Yunguy Mix) 4:00
9. Viagra Culture (Fat Juicy Hog Mix) 7:27
10. Revolting Cock Au Lait (Le Coq Au Lait Mix) 4:25
Bonus Track - CD Only
11. Fire Engine (Stayte of the Nation Mix) 6:66
In related news, 13th Planet has recently released a remix album of the Revolting Cocks' "Cocked And Loaded", titled "Cocktail Mixxx". The tracks have been remixed by Luc Van Acker, Clayton Worbeck and Phildo Owen. The tracklisting of the album is as follows:
1. Fire Engine (Gumby Mixxx) 5:08
2. 10 Million Ways to Die (Jammin' the Radar Mix) 4:20
3. Caliente (Searing Social Problem Mix) 4:50
4. Prune Tang (Prune Juice Cocktail Mix) 3:11
5. Dead End Streets (86 Mixxx) 5:49
6. Pole Grinder (It Hurts When I Piss Mix) 6:09
7. Jack In The Crack (Crackrock Mix) 3:38
8. Devil Cock (Sum Yunguy Mix) 4:00
9. Viagra Culture (Fat Juicy Hog Mix) 7:27
10. Revolting Cock Au Lait (Le Coq Au Lait Mix) 4:25
Bonus Track - CD Only
11. Fire Engine (Stayte of the Nation Mix) 6:66
| Source: | ministrymusic.org |
| Band profile: | Ministry |
Jungle Records - To Release Another "Fake" Fields Of The Nephilim Album
A recently posted news item on the official site of the Fields Of The Nephilim states that Jungle is about to release another, after "Fallen", fake FOTN album called "Genesis And Revelation"
"Some of you may be aware of the insidious release of a new 'box set'
of Fields of the Nephilim works entitled Genesis and Revelation.
Camden-based record company Jungle Records are yet again attempting to
deceive our famously loyal followers into parting with their cash.
Please be aware that this 'product', which claims to include previously unreleased
audio tracks and audio-visual live footage from the band, is no more than a shoddy concoction of
generally low quality recordings and bootlegs, much of which have been freely available on the Internet for years.
The release contains no new or official material, and is
not sanctioned, sponsored or condoned in any way by Fields of the Nephilim.
Please note also that Fields of the Nephilim benefit nothing from the release of this material,
and we urge all fans to boycott this and any other products issued by them without recourse to the band.
As previously stated these releases in no way reflect the incredibly high standards
that the band has always insisted upon since its inception."
The same news item contains some more positive information -
"On a more speculative note, the buzz in the Watchman camp is that recently
Carl McCoy has been in intensive discussions with original members Paul and Nod Wright.
Although the reasons for these meetings are yet to be disclosed,
the rumour is that a further more positive announcement will be made in the near future."
Read more ››
"Some of you may be aware of the insidious release of a new 'box set'
of Fields of the Nephilim works entitled Genesis and Revelation.
Camden-based record company Jungle Records are yet again attempting to
deceive our famously loyal followers into parting with their cash.
Please be aware that this 'product', which claims to include previously unreleased
audio tracks and audio-visual live footage from the band, is no more than a shoddy concoction of
generally low quality recordings and bootlegs, much of which have been freely available on the Internet for years.
The release contains no new or official material, and is
not sanctioned, sponsored or condoned in any way by Fields of the Nephilim.
Please note also that Fields of the Nephilim benefit nothing from the release of this material,
and we urge all fans to boycott this and any other products issued by them without recourse to the band.
As previously stated these releases in no way reflect the incredibly high standards
that the band has always insisted upon since its inception."
The same news item contains some more positive information -
"On a more speculative note, the buzz in the Watchman camp is that recently
Carl McCoy has been in intensive discussions with original members Paul and Nod Wright.
Although the reasons for these meetings are yet to be disclosed,
the rumour is that a further more positive announcement will be made in the near future."
Read more ››
| Source: | fields-of-the-nephilim.com |
| Band profile: | Fields Of The Nephilim |
A Ministry Update
A recent interview with Ministry's frontman Al Jourgensen revealed a lot of important information about the band's future. Ministry wants to get rid of Bush so much on the next election that a special booth will be present on all of their US concerts which will be used to register voters agains Bush. Jourgensen himself is going to appear in this booth for two hours before every concert and do whatever is neccessary to convince young people to take part in the upcoming election (only 30% of the 18-29 demographic took part in the previous election).
Ministry is also planning a worldwide tour in support of their upcoming album, Houses Of The Mole, scheduled for a June 22 release. Supposedly, this might be a co-headlining tour with Nine Inch Nails, also scheduled to release a new album in the near future.
A video for the first single off the new Ministry album, "No W" is going to be shot in the first week of June and is supposed to put Jourgensen on the first place of the White House hate list.
In related news, Jourgensen and other members of the legendary industrial parody band Revolting Cocks are in the studio at the moment and recording material for an album to be released in August.
Ministry is also planning a worldwide tour in support of their upcoming album, Houses Of The Mole, scheduled for a June 22 release. Supposedly, this might be a co-headlining tour with Nine Inch Nails, also scheduled to release a new album in the near future.
A video for the first single off the new Ministry album, "No W" is going to be shot in the first week of June and is supposed to put Jourgensen on the first place of the White House hate list.
In related news, Jourgensen and other members of the legendary industrial parody band Revolting Cocks are in the studio at the moment and recording material for an album to be released in August.
| Band profile: | Ministry |