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December 9, 2000
Indie-Music.com reports that there is a pressing problem facing musicians:
"Low Power FM (LPFM) is a band of radio waves that allow small, cool,
indie radio stations to exist. The government is currently considering
passing legislation that will damage this great resource before it really
gets off the ground. They want to trade off the rights to the airwaves
to big companies like Clear Channel Communications - who play all that
'corporate music' - and want to stamp out the 'little guys'.
As musicians, we have to support the stations that are supporting us by
playing our music. You need to contact your Congressmen (see http://www.thomas.loc.gov/) and also write
President Clinton NOW to let him know we want him to veto any bills that
come through damaging our rights to LPFM at president@whitehouse.gov."
December 4, 2000
ShatterBox will be releasing their four song demo by December 16th and
are working on a full legnth CD, which the band hopes is out by June,
2001.
November 29, 2000
Kontortion's Mike 420 reports that the band will enter the studio in early
2001. There are no confirmed dates for releases, but there are projects
in the works. The band is currently working on two new songs, "Breed Into
Nothing" and "Sheep Follow Goats".
In related news, Slap-A-Ham Records has released a compilation,
Short, Fast, and Loud and features the following bands: Aftermath,
B.S.E., Catheter, Dataclast, Daybreak, Dead Nation, Despite, Discordia,
Dread 101, Dumbstruck, El Nudo, Entropia, Existench, Fetus Eaters, Goat
Shanty, In Control, Insult, Iron Lung, Kontortion, Lanadagales, Life In
A Burn Clinic, Life's Halt, Mouthbreaker, Mukeka Di Rato, Otophobia,Peruke,
Pignation, Point of Few, Progeria, Ruinacre, Ruination, The Skarlet Letter,Shank,
Spaul, Totally Ridiculous, Tusks of Blood, The Ultimate Warriors, Uniq,
What Happens Next?, and Wilber Cobb.
Kontortion is also featured on a 2-CD set being released
by SickNoize Records. The lineup so far includes: LIP CREAM (Japan), GODSTOMPER
(US), KONTROVERS (Sweden), CLUSTER BOMB UNIT (Germany), TOTALITAR (Sweden),
ROTTEN SOUND (Finland), VALSE TRISTE (Finland), the legendary SORE THROAT
(UK), CATHETER (US), CONGENITAL HAEMORRHOIRDS (Japan), RAAGG (Japan),
URGExx (Japan), D-RIVER (Japan), AZRAEL (Japan), PLEGH! (US), SAIKAI SURU
(US), COMRADES (Italy), LEAD (II) NITRATE (Singapore), FETAL VOMIT (US),
F*CK THE FACTS (Canada), BLINDSPOT A.D (Germany), FORCED TO DECAY (Germany),
STRESS (Mexico), RUNTAH (Indonesia), 8 OUNCE (Philippines), ANACONDA (Singapore),
MONASTERY SOUNDS (Singapore), GANGLIA (US), FETUS EATERS (US), DEAD FOOD
(US), THEY LIVE (US), AUTORITAR (Germany), THIS IS YOUR ENEMY (Malaysia),
KUNGFU RIOT (Singapore), FACIAL MESS (Japan), CRIPPLE BASTARDS (Italy),
HAISHA (US), AGGRESSIVE PATHOS (US), REAVER (US), FOUND MY DIRECTION (Australia),
TOTAL F*CKING DESTRUCTION (US), HELL TO PAY (US), HYDROPHOBIA (Mexico),
SOCIAL STERILITY (Sweden), SIEGE OF HATE (Brazil), MYLES OF DESTRUCTION
(US), NOSE CANDY (Singapore), SEPSIS (US), KONTORTION (US), and EULOGY
(U.S.).
November 7, 2000
dnash has a new project called Stop The World. "It's basically an 80's
synth-pop cover band," states D. Nash.
For those wondering what happened to Kontortion, wonder
no more. The band is back after a long hiatus. Mr. J Rot is back behind
the drum set, and the members have put the past behind them. They've been
working on new material and are looking at the possibility of entering
the studio sometime early next year. So far Kontortion has four new songs
that "promise to punish the unpunishable. Blast beats, Double Bass, noise
samples, Delay/Echo/Flanger pedals....the whole nine yard. It's gonna
get interesting...," states Mike 420.
October 21, 2000
Weapon X is currently in the studio laying down tracks for the following
songs: "Thunderstorm", "Hunter-Killer", "Sometimes Life", "Hearts Get
Broken", "Superstitious", "Behind These Doors", and "Love Don't Come This
Way". Five songs have already been completed ("Give Me More", "Down",
"Run Through The Rain", "Falling Down", and "Mr. Sinister").
In related news, "The recording process is coming along
better than we could have ever imagined," reports the members of SimpLe.
Six songs have been completed as of this weekend, and will be on their
way to mix-down this week. Congratulations are also in order for drummer
Derek Therrian and his new wife Krissy. Finally, the SimpLe's video shoot
has been rescheduled for October 29th, when the band will play to a hometown
crowd at Fat Cat's, in Springfield, Mass. In the process of compiling
footage for use in the video, the band has decided to compile not only
a music video for TV, but a Home Video as well. Over the course of the
next month, they'll be walking around shows with camcorders taping those
in attendance.
September 12, 2000
X Factor X and Illface have tied for first place in the New Haven Advocate's
Grand Band Slam metal category. Andre (from XFX) had this to say:
"I just wanna say THANKS for all the help the fans
have given us and many other local bands...although there isn't that much
of a scene out there right now (I hope that passes...) we truly appreciate
everyone's support and anyone that may have voted for us in the Advocate,
came to a show, or picked up a CD or T-shirt....I know I speak for the
whole band when I say that we do it for our own enjoyment with the hopes
that someone else will dig it as much as we do, and when we find someone
that's as into it our fans have shown themselves to be, its so worth it!!"
In other X Factor X news, the band has recruited drummer
Todd Kennedy and are ready to write new music.
September 9, 2000
Congratulations to the following bands: Adrienne Nails (E. Hartford),
Butch Taylor and the Penetrators (Trumbull), Camilla Tee (New Hyde Park,
NY), Divya Kumar (Allson, MA), and Milady (Yonkers, NY), who are semi-finalists
in the Independent Music Awards. These artists are among 62 from the U.S.
and Canada.
The Locobazooka After-Party at the Palladium in Worcester,
Mass, originally scheduled for September 17th has been cancelled. The
show was originally supposed to feature New England's top rock and metal
bands.
August 30, 2000
Ivanhoe drummer Bryn Dinn has joined Ozzy tribute band Believer.
August 25, 2000
The response has been incredible for SimpLe's video for "Smother'd" reports
the band. THE WESTERN MASS SHOOT will take place on Friday, September
22nd @ the Holyoke Mall in the Best Buy parking Lot and is sponsored by
ERNIE BALL. The band will be contacting the winners for the lead parts
within the next few weeks as the show gets closer...but "EVERYONE that
attends will take part in the shoot regardless of their placing for the
lead role," states the band.
August 24, 2000
After The Fall is currently recording their third CD, which is due out
by year's end.
August 22, 2000
Milford based Ink came in second place in a "Warm Up Limp Bizkit contest
on Garageband.com. The band will also be taking a break until the release
of their CD, due out on November 3rd, in which the band will host a release
party at Toads Place.
August 16, 2000
SiMent will be on the Smith and Barber show on 99.1 WPLR tomorrow morning
at 9 AM.
August 14, 2000
"Things are going along smoothly on the recording of Weapon X's yet untitled
CD," reports vocalist Martin O'Brien. The band will go back into the studio
on Sept 1st to begin work on the next six songs to complete the cd. They
are also looking at a release date sometime in January 2001.
August 2, 2000
SimpLe is asking the questions, "Do you have what it takes, and do you
want to star in the next SimpLe video?" If so, simply email the band's
bassist, J-Bone at: simplebone@aol.com for instuctions on
how to enter the competition. The winner will appear as the lead in their
"Smother'd" video, which will be released this fall.
In other SimpLe news, this Thursday's show at the NO Name
will unfourtunately be the band's last ever appearance at this great venue.
Rage Night is coming to a close...but the band will "be back as part of
something REALLY cool Downtown on Saturday Nights starting this fall."
Details will be posted here once they become available.
July 20, 2000
DOA 2000's singer, Steve, is now fronting Hipnotic (in addition to DOA
2000) and has recruited the talents of Matt "toast" Chirsky (still also
with Funbags) on Drums, Raleigh (Guitar), and Clint (Bass), both formerly
of Jive Bone. Steve has also taken over on keys for DOA 2000, and Mel
is the band's new bassist.
In related news, congratulations are in order for Tom
and Lisa, both of DOA 2000, who are newly engaged.
Gargantua Soul are currently playing a number of shows
in the Chicago area. A complete list of shows can be found on the band's
website at: http://www.gargantuasoul.com/. The band,
also gearing up for their CD release at Toads Place in New Haven on July
28th, was also spotted this weekend on VH1 for a short time. It appears
that VH1 was doing an interview on the set of "At Any Cost" the original
Vh1 Movie produced by Charter Films that features members of Gargantua
Soul. In one scene, Gargantua Soul speaks with ROSHUMBA, The VH! VJ and
Sports Ilustrated model in a Record Company party scene.
July 8, 2000
Bone Orchard, out of the Bridgeport area, may at last be finalizing their
line-up. Ever since vocalist Donn Lasecki parted ways with Bone Orchard,
the band has been frantically searching for a singer, but to no avail.
Bassist Vince Bossio states that their guitarist, Pat Rauccio, may in
fact be taking over the vocals, and Bossio will be taking over on guitars.
The band is now searching for a bassist. Those interested should check
out http://www.boneorchard.com/
or e-mail Bossio at: info@boneorchard.com.
July 4, 2000
SimpLe are heading back into the studio next week to start pre-production
on their new record and will be debuting alot of their new material over
the next few shows. The band is also opened to comments about their material.
July 3, 2000
Due to considerable changes in Sincronisity, the band has changed their
name to Killah Instinct and can be reached at Killah_instinct2000@yahoo.com.
June 29, 2000
Desert Rain's next album will be titled Last Days and can best
be described as "an up-beat end of the world story." The writing of the
story actually got started around 5 years ago, and the band has played
a couple of songs from the story in concert: "Head In The Sand", "The
Bunker", and "Day To End All Days". However, the band is holding off on
recording it for the time being.
June 23, 2000
Weapon X is continuing work on their up-coming CD, which is yet to have
a title and release date. It is expected to have nine or ten songs, and
two are just about completed.
June 5, 2000
Minus is currently writing and getting ready for pre-production of their
next release, No Hope Theory, since they are limited to playing
shows. Their drummer, Justin, was involved in a motorcycle accident and
is healing from a broken arm. He will be ok, and is in fact playing in
a couple of weeks, regardless if he is wearing a cast on his arm or not.
May 20, 2000
Groove Fiction Sex Ceremony has broken up. However, former members Chris
Hughes, Dave Holmes and Lou Vitale have formed Tyler's Room. Former member
Roxy Michaels is in a new band as well.
May 18, 2000
Silent Shadows have been writing and are ready to get in the studio
at the end of this month. We will be recording a full length CD entitled
The Passage Between Night and Day. It will have 9 tunes, plus
2 instrumentals. They have tapped Travis Smith for the cover artwork.
Travis has worked with such artists as CJSS, Darkstar. Demons &
Wizards, Iced Earth, Leviathan, Nevermore, Overkill, Prototype, Sadus,
and Solitude Aeturnus. The band has also been asked to do a song for
an up-coming Dream Theater tribute album. They are looking for your
opinions and suggestions as to which song they should rework. Send your
suggestions to: wpetroskey@yahoo.com.
May 17, 2000
The Carnival Dogs are currently looking for a keyboardist. Those who
are interested should e-mail Keith at: Keith.Wilkinson@yale.edu.
Vicious Cirkill is currently looking for a new bassist. If interested,
e-mail drummer Pete Mould at: ViciousCirKill@aol.com. The band would
also like to thank Tony Mica (formerly of Lost Soul) for filling the
shoes as bassmeister till they find a permanent bassist. Vicious Cirkill
would also like to welcome Dave Gorman to the band! Their CD, Forced
to Kill, is done. It is also available in cassette format, and they
are available at Graf-Wadman records, in stratford, CT and through the
band's webpage at: http://www.viciouscirkill.com/.
I am currently looking for people to help out with a new show that
may air around the Branford/North Branford/East Haven/North Haven areas.
The show will feature interviews and performances by local bands. Any
band that is interested in the show, please contact me as well at: ASal279@aol.com.
This will be a great opportunity to promote any up-coming CDs and/or
shows, or material that has just been released.
May 13, 2000
Burn is proud to announce that their five song CD is now available at
various locations and at their website: http://www.toto.com/burn.
"Psychoheaded Love Machine is their first single off of the disc, so
listen for it on your favorite rock station.
May 6, 2000
Psycho Current is currently looking for a second guitarist and a second
singer to further diversify their sound. Anyone interested can e-mail
the band at: info@psychocurrent.com or call (203) 546-7429.
May 2, 2000
Cyd Xmas is working on new material and preparing to record a new CD.
April 29, 2000
Weapon X has begun work on the bass and drum tracks of their new CD
at Inertia studios, in Brewster, NY, with Jerry at the board. Vocals
and guitar will be done seperatly in another studio.
April 26, 2000
Springfield, Mass-based Five Year Sentence has gone their separate ways
Butch Taylor and the Penetrators has released their long-awaited CD.
April 20, 2000
X Factor X is currently looking for a drummer. Their influences include
(but are not limited to) Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Queensryche, Helloween
and Skid Row to name a few. Those who are interested can contact the
band at X_Factor_X@webtv.net, check out their
web page at: http://www.xfactorx.com/, or see the Connecticut
Area Bands Message Board. The band also has new material written and
ready and are anxious to write some more songs and get back into the
studio to record another CD as well as play out extensively.
April 16, 2000
Gargantua Soul is headed to Houston, Texas this week to do a movie shoot
for VH-1. The movie is currently titled Exodus One, and they
are playing a band in the movie. They will also be playing at least
two shows while down there and are expected to return on Wednsday, the
26th.
March 31, 2000
Be sure to check out 106.9 WCCC on Saturday nights at 8pm, as they
have began featuring local bands. Gargantua Soul will be on this Saturday,
and TrustFall and Ea$tcide have been mentioned about appearing on the
show.
March 28, 2000
SimpLe has been audible on Nottingham, Britain's "Rock Show" broadcast,
live on Sunday Nights. The station has been spinning their tracks for
the past couple of weeks, and you can check it out at: http://urn.nott.ac.uk/~dwh/rockshow.html.
The band also had exclusive material played when they were also at 103.5
WCCH, in Holyoke, Mass. Be sure to check out the band's new merchandise
at their web site www.simple168.com.
March 24, 2000
Gargantua Soul is hoping to release their upcoming CD, tentatively titled
The First, The Last, The Tribe, sometime in April. They were
also audible on Boston's WAAF on March 19th and Radioboston.com on the
23rd. Plans of shows in Las Vegas (for the EATM Music Conference) and
Los Angeles in June as well as a tour in Chicago in July are in the
works for the promotion of the new record.
Vince Bossio, bassist for Bone Orchard states that the band is still
in the process of looking for a singer to replace Donn Lasecki and is
"getting closer to finding one with every singer they try out." The
band is also refining their current sound and have even written some
accoustic songs. Anyone interested in trying out should check out boneorchard.com or e-mail the band at:
info@boneorchard.com.
March 22, 2000
Burn is just about finished working on their new 5-song CD, which is
due for release in April. The band's guitarist, Chris Lo Presti, states,
"It's an all-original sonic treat and will help define a new direction
in 2000." Meanwhile, new cut "Psychoheaded Love Machine" has been sent
to college radio stations throughout the area, and two on-air interviews
have been scheduled...Monday, 3/27 on SCSU's station at 8:30pm, and
on Wednsday, 3/29 on Quinnipiac's station (98.1 WQAQ) 8pm. See gigs
page for a list of newly-scheduled Burn shows.
Butch Taylor and the Penetrators have also just released their debut
CD, containing 13 tracks and a host of local musical guests. Check out
http://www.butchtaylor.com/ for information
on the CD or how to order it.
March 15, 2000
Listen for SiMent's CD on the University of Hartford's radio station,
as they will start playing cuts off of it.
March 9, 2000
dnash apologizes to all of their fans for having to cancel their up-coming
shows. The bus trip to New York for tonight's CBGB's show was also cancelled.
The band has commitments in the studio and won't be playing any live
shows until their new CD is completed.
March 8, 2000
Butch Taylor and the Penetrators will be releasing their debut CD, Don't
Tell Me Nothin', next week. Real Audio versions of the 13 songs
will be available soon at the band's web site: butchtaylor.com. Gargantua Soul is also
making progress on their up-coming CD. Guitarist Marc Amendola states,
"After this week (if all goes well) we will have completed a handfull
of songs to the official 'done' stage."
March 7, 2000
Gargantua Soul will be on 107.3 WAAF, out of Boston, on March 19th, at midnight,
and they will also be on Radio
Boston on the 23rd, at 7pm.
Weapon X is currently in pre-production with their producer for their
new CD. The band's new vocalist, Martin O'Brien (formerly of Beyond
Reality) commented on the new material by saying, "I'd just like to
say that I am determinded to make the music of Weapon X as vibrant and
exsiting to you the listener as it comes across to me. I have a lot
of faith in these guys and know that they're haerts and souls are in
it till the end."
March 3, 2000
KNAC.com announces Artist Underground, a community
exclusively for musicians and unsigned bands within KNAC.COM. By clicking
on the "UNSIGNED" link in the menu bar, you can meet other musicians
and bands, check out new gear updates, post your band on the site, read
about upcoming metal bands, and get advice on how to make it to the
next level! You can also find out how to submit your music to Craig
Williams' unsigned show, "Uncharted" (on KNAC.com every Sunday night)
on KNAC.COM ARTIST UNDERGROUND. Check it out at: http://www.au.knac.com/.
February 28, 2000
It has been confirmed that Staind's Dysfunction CD has been certified
platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
The Zane Foundation, together with Dalessio Productions, will be holding
their biggest music/art festival of 2000 on Saturday, June 24. They're
currently looking for bands to perform for this charity event. In addition
to giving to children, bands will play in front of hundreds and will
be advertised in a variety of media all over the state. If interested,
call the Zane Foundation at: (800) 486-9576 or fax them at: (203) 888-5843.
You can also e-mail Heather at: seezane@cs.com
February 12, 2000
Guitarist Rob Kudyba has confirmed the rumors that Ivanhoe will be disbanding
in the next couple of months. The band's singer is focusing on his other
project, Jim and James Duo, and his last show with Ivanhoe will be in
less than a month. Mike Menta (formerly of Gangster) will also be backing
the band up until their last show.
SiMent's show at Toads Place with Springheeled Jack is cancelled, since
S.J. broke up. The band has picked up the opening slot for Lit, though,
on March 5th.
February 8, 2000
SimpLe will be in WCCC's studio performing 2 accoustic songs, "I Dream
In Color" and (premiering) "Wide Awake" on Wednsday, February 9th, at
9pm. In related news, their song "I Dream In Color" was chosen to be
used on ESPN's Winter X-Games 2000. Tune in from not until February
27th to see the most extreme sports being performed to New England's
most extreme bands.
February 7, 2000
Weapon-X has amicably parted ways with Vocalist Luca Petracca. The band
will be going into the studio with a producer in the next month. Vocalist
Martin O'Brien, formerly of Beyond Reality, will by joining the band
in the studio and will definately add a new demention to the band's
sound.
West Haven-based Neuromancer is currently looking for a keyboardist.
E-mail Keith at: TWGProd@aol.com
for more information.
February 5, 2000
Mechette, out of Westport, Massachusetts, is currently looking for a
second guitarist. Their sound is considered heavy metal, not death metal,
and they are currently working on writing material for a new CD. Those
interested should e-mail Mike at A1720@aol.com.
January 24, 2000
SimpLe's debut release, Rise of a Fallen Empire, was voted one
of the top 10 best of 1999 by the Springfield Union News.
Milford-based Vicious Cirkill is currently looking for a bass player.
Anyone interested should contact Pete Mould at: Viciscircl@aol.com.
January 20, 2000
A special thanks also goes out from Gargantua Soul to all those who
made it to Opus' 3rd Annual Birthday Bash and for selling Toads Place
out.
DOA 2000 also wishes to thank their fans for fighting the big chill
last Saturday and for coming down to the Shenanigans show.
January 17, 2000
Metal Edge is reporting that Biohazard is looking
for a new guitarist to replace Rob Echeverria. Those interested in the
job can e-mail: HAZ454@aol.com.
January 16, 2000
SimpLe has just released their second single from their CD Rise of
a Fallen Empire, "Last To Know," to WCCC. Call (860) 525-WCCC to
request "Middle Skool" and "Last To Know". Greedy Edna has also received
some prime-time spins on the radio station.
January 7, 2000
The members of Revalation--Fall Victim have went their separate ways.
There is no word yet on what each member plans to do since the band
broke up.
Martin O'Brien (formerly of Beyond Reality) has gotten back together
with BR founding members Duke Gunn (of Solace) and Chris Israel and
are working on The D.A.M. Accoustic Project. "It is different than the
progressive style of Beyond Reality," O'Brien states. They are looking
to release 4 or 5 new songs within the following weeks, but no shows
are scheduled yet.
In related news, O'Brien is also working with a band from Georgia,
called The Cauldron Born and is doing the vocals for their next release,
which is slated for April. Their sound is heavy, progressive metal,
and the band is also signed to an Italian label, Underground Symphony.
January 4, 2000
Before I get into the news, I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new
year.
The Flames can be heard on Perris Records' CD sampler with their song
"I Cheated On You". Check out http://www.perrisrecords.com/ for more
information.
Be sure to check out Metal Edge magazine and their article on
Staind.
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