Chimaira keyboardist/programmer Chris Spicuzza has left the band :
"The choice was extremely tough and stewed around in my mind for quite awhile. Many things led to this decision. The situation in Chimaira had ultimately become a negative environment that I had to get out of. Secondly, the music industry is completely fucked and honestly, I became concerned for my future. The amount of work and stress I took on got the best of me. I guess if you're not happy or having fun, what's the point?:
As far as the new Chimaira album, I have not contributed to it. There is no doubt in my mind that CHIMAIRA's sound will not suffer minus my presence. The demos I heard showed great potential and I’m sure the album will melt faces. I'm proud to say I was on five Chimaira albums and wish those guys the best."
Chris "Zeuss" Harris (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Murderdolls, 3 Inches Of Blood) will mix the band's new album, which will be released in August.
"Just wanted to give you a Six Feet Under band update and let you all know that we would like to announce our good friend Rob Arnold will be joining Six Feet Under as second rhythm guitarist for upcoming touring duties, as well as collaborating on the new CD. I couldn't be happier about the new songs and lineup! Rob and myself have been collaborating on new songs along with the band's new drummer, Kevin Talley, for the past few months. We are all feeling really excited about the band's future, and the raw intensity of the songs that we have created together so far. This is the heaviest most exciting material that I've worked on since 'The Bleeding' [1994 Cannibal Corpse record], and I'm stoked that Rob will be helping out creating this CD with us! We've all known each other for a while and we're really looking forward to continue writing the new CD and future tours. We are committed to taking Six Feet Under to the next level of brutality!"
Added Rob Arnold : "Its been an amazing honor and opportunity to have been called upon by one of my biggest idols, Chris Barnes!! Six Feet Under and the Barnes era Cannibal stuff had enormous effects on me as a young musician, and still do to this day. In 1996, I was a kid in the front row screaming my head off to Lycanthropy and Torn to the Bone... And now here I am, being asked to play the songs on stage with the band! Dreams do come true!!! And the stuff we've been writing absolutely RIPS! Watch out!!"
"After a decade of good times and achievements, our friend and band mate Jim LaMarca [bass] has decided to retire from Chimaira. We wish him nothing but the best as he settles in and starts a family. As for seeking a replacement… we'll cross that bridge down the line. In the meantime, consider it 'business as usual' with the Chimaira you know and love.
Emil Werstler [DAATH guitarist] will be handling the bass duties for the rest of the year, and we'll see you on the road!"
The band will be on tour in North America with Impending Doom, Daath and This Or The Apocalypse on the following dates :
Nov. 24 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
Nov. 26 - Columbus, OH - Al Rosa Villa
Nov. 27 - Detroit, MI - Harpos
Nov. 28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Smalls Theater
Nov. 29 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Nov. 30 - Montreal, QC - Club Soda
Dec. 01 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
Dec. 02 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Dec. 03 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Dec. 04 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
The American band Chimaira has announced a headlining tour in UK at the following dates :
Sep. 30 - Bristol, UK - Academy 2
Oct. 02 - Belfast, Ireland - Stiff Kitten
Oct. 03 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy 2
Oct. 05 - Colchester, UK - Arts Centre
Oct. 06 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront
Oct. 07 - Portsmouth, UK - Wedgewood Rooms
Oct. 08 - Stoke, UK - Sugar Mill
Oct. 09 - Leeds, UK - Cockpit
Oct. 10 - Manchester, UK - Academy 3
Oct. 12 - Aberdeen, UK - Warehouse
Oct. 13 - Glasgow, UK - King Tuts
Oct. 14 - Liverpool, UK - Academy 2
Oct. 15 - London, UK - Borderline
Oct. 16 - London, UK - Borderline
Oct. 17 - Oxford, UK - Academy 2
Commented guitarist Rob Arnold "Well, I hope that you U.K. fans are as excited to see us as we are you this coming October! Our last trip over with TRIVIUM was absolutely fantastic, and we can't wait to do it again while holding the reins. This time around we'll be playing a longer set with beefed up production, and we'll treat each show as our last as we close out 'The Infection' touring cycle.
It's been a crazy ride over the last year, and we're happy that our last stop will land with our loyal friends in the U.K.
Grab your tickets NOW, and don't forget to let everyone know that CHIMAIRA is coming back to terrorize this October!!
"Heartkiller" is the new video clip from HIM's new album entitled "Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice" , which will be released on February 9 . Watch the video clip below .
"Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice" track listing:
01. In Venere Veritas
02. Scared To Death
03. Heartkiller
04. Dying Song
05. Disarm Me (With Your Loneliness)
06. Love, The Hardest Way
07. Katherine Wheel
08. In The Arms Of Rain
09. Ode To Solitude
10. Shatter Me With Hope
11. Acoustic Funeral (For Love In Limbo)
12. Like St. Valentine
13. The Foreboding Sense Of Impending Happiness
Three fan-filmed video footage of HIM at Helldone Festival (Finland) performing "Heartkiller", "Love, The Hardest Way" and "Scared To Death" can be viewed below .
The new album "Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice" will be released on February 9, 2010 via Sire Records .
Track Listing :
01. In Venere Veritas
02. Scared To Death
03. Heartkiller
04. Dying Song
05. Disarm Me (With Your Loneliness)
06. Love, The Hardest Way
07. Katherine Wheel
08. In The Arms Of Rain
09. Ode To Solitude
10. Shatter Me With Hope
11. Acoustic Funeral (For Love In Limbo)
12. Like St. Valentine
13. The Foreboding Sense Of Impending Happiness
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Chimaira keyboardist/programmer Chris Spicuzza has left the band :
Six Feet Under vocalist Chris Barnes has posted the following update :
"Heartkiller" is the new video clip from HIM's new album entitled "Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice" , which will be released on February 9 . Watch the video clip below .
Three fan-filmed video footage of HIM at Helldone Festival (Finland) performing "Heartkiller", "Love, The Hardest Way" and "Scared To Death" can be viewed below .
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