So, it is good that Obituary are still around, no? Just posted: 2 new photos of the band in their PHOTO GALLERY. And, an little update direct from John Tardy himself… September 20, 2004 Things are going pretty smooth right now! It seems that the tour is falling into place nicely. All of the emails we have been getting have been nothing but positive about the upcoming shows in October. We thank everyone for all their support. Your emails and messages on the message board are so important for us to get a good understanding of what is happening. Please let us know anything you can about the shows near you. Good or bad it is important for us to be aware of what is going on. We have been going over the set list time and time again so we should be ready to go come the first show on the 8th in Holland. We do get their a day or so early so we will have a little time to hang out in Amsterdam and party down a little before we have to get to work. Maybe we will see some of you around the town. John Tardy Don’t forget, you can catch Obituary at the following shows (their only UK dates this year): October 19 – Bradford Rios October 20 – London Electric Ballroom

Catch Poison The Well at the following shows, in support of Dillinger Escape Plan. 25/11/2004 Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth 26/11/2004 Zodiac, Oxford 27/11/2004 Cockpit, Leeds 28/11/2004 Fleece, Bristol

It looks like the boys have done it again. hot from the press office… The legendary Dani Filth and his counterparts in Cradle Of Filth return with a new wardrobe, a new label and a fantastic new album ‘Nymphetamine’. Cradle of Filth have risen above the confines of the heavy music scene í¢ä‰åäóì the music at times left trailing behind the wake of Dani Filth’s celebrity & the rounds of controversy that hang on the coat-tails of this band. Dani’s usual rock and roll antics have been out of the limelight whilst the band have been holed up in the studio laying down the new tracks. Now released the band find themselves once again at the centre of a controversy storm. ‘Gilded C*nt’ – the first downloadable track from the outstanding new album – has whipped up a storm across the pond where it seems the ‘C’ word has caused offence to our American friends, a host of complaints having been levied at the bands US representatives. ‘Gilded C*nt’ has proven to be one of the most downloaded preview tracks in our online history. Merchandise company Blue Grape have had their printing plant refuse to handle the proposed artwork for the new COF T-Shirt. The factory (TOT Shirts Ltd.) have been forced to reject the order since staff literally downed tools in disgust. The proposed artwork (see it HERE) features the image of a bare breasted women seemingly bleeding from between the legs & the bands logo on the front, with the words ‘You Gilded C*nt’ on the reverse. Blue Grape have had huge demand for the T-shirt with worldwide orders flooding in. The company have no choice but to work on an alternative design. The director of TOT Shirts Ltd. stated: “It is believed that the requested image and associated wording will cause offence to the general public and to our staff due to the controversial nature of the subject.” It wasn’t long ago Cradle of Filth found their fans the subject of a brush with the law for the now infamous ‘Jesus Is A C*nt’ T-Shirt. Lord Provost of Glasgow demanded the shirts be removed by the police from Tower Records. The Catholic League of America, along with the Governor of Wisconsin campaigned heartily for the shirt to be banned. We wonder if the Catholic League are about to climb aboard the good ship outrage again. Further religious controversy is being fuelled by their visit to Chile in the next 10 days í¢ä‰åäóì where a Satanist teenager stabbed and murdered a priest. The promoters are having to bring in extra security for the backlash this has now created against the band and it seems Cradle of Filth will not get the welcome to South America they had hoped for. Here in the UK the ‘Gilded C*nt’ track has been subject to the usual censorship only being allowed plays on radio post mid-night. Radio One’s Rock Show have championed the track here, being careful to adhere to ITC rulings forbidding presenter Mike Davies from actually saying the ‘C’ word whilst introducing the trackí¢ä‰åŒ_ without a forewarning.

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Did you hear internet gossip last week that Corey Taylor had died? “First it was an overdose, than a fatal car crash,” his wife Scarlett said Friday night, having received a plethora of worried phone calls from friends & maggots. “I am not dead,” Taylor yelled from the front patio, during their son’s second birthday party. His father-in-law laughed and said, “Reports of his death are greatly exaggerated.”

MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 is looking for a lead guitarist to join his solo band for a European tour in November. “This is not a fill-in gig, this is a position for a full-time member of the band,” Wednesday states in a press release. “Image is a must. If you’re afraid of wearing make-up and being a weirdo, don’t bother. If you are interested in joining the ranks of the recently deceased, please contact deadpoolemgmt@aol.com.” Wednesday 13 will be touring Japan in January 2005. His first solo album is scheduled for release in February 2005. Wednesday 13’s “Look What The Bats Dragged In” European Tour 2004: Nov. 03 – Cardiff, UK @ Barfly Nov. 04 – Exiter, UK @ Cavern Nov. 05 – London, UK @ Islington Academy Nov. 07 – Manchester, UK @ Academy 3 Nov. 08 – Birmingham, UK @ Academy 2 Nov. 09 – Glasgow, SCO @ King Tuts Nov. 10 – Belfast, IRE @ Lime Light Nov. 11 – Dublin, IRE @ Music Centre Nov. 13 – Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2 Nov. 14 – Utrecht, NETH @ Helling Nov. 15 – Brussles, BEL @ Botanuiqe Nov. 16 – Tilburg, NETH @ 0-13 Nov. 17 – Colchester, UK @ Arts Centre Nov. 18 – Liverpool, UK @ Barfly Japanese tour dates: Jan. 11 í¢ä‰åäóì Osaka, JPN @ Club Quattro Jan. 12 – Tokyo, JPN @ Club Quattro

Something for the weekend… we leave you with the brand new, most awesome Cradle Of Filth video yet. Shot for the title track ‘Nymphetamine’, in a damp underground vault right here in London… are you ready? Feast your eyes on this dark fairytale of a video… in the VIDEO section. New Cradle of Filth album out a week on Monday… free stickers up for grabs in FREE SHIT

a few notes of interest from the studio this week: The Agony Scene – sweet home Oklahoma…the band is currently at home in Oklahoma recording demos. Theory Of A Deadman – it’s been a while since we last had a Theory update. Here’s one: the band has been holed up at Bay 7 Studios in LA for the past month and a half. In fact, word is the recording of their second release will wrap up next week. Trivium – remember when we said the start date for Trivium hitting the studio was pushed back due to the weather in Florida? Well, we lied. Trivium hit Morrisound studios in Florida on Monday (Sep 13) as originally scheduled. In fact, we are told that all the drums have already been recorded. True. THIS, is The Production Gospel According To Dave…you have been warned…phase II is upon us…resistance is futile…

According to Blabbermouth, BLEEDING THROUGH keyboardist Marta will be performing with AFI during the taping of “mtvICON” special on THE CURE on Friday (Sept. 17) at Old Billingsgate Market in London. AFI will reportedly perform the track “Just Like Heaven” for members of THE CURE and a full audience. The show, which will feature performances and testimonials from artists and celebrities who cite THE CURE as a significant influence upon their work, will be screened in October. Marilyn Manson is expected to host the event.

Caliban’s crushing new ‘The Opposite From Within’ album is released on Monday 20th Sept and you can pick it up for around 퉌£9.99 from HMV, Virgin, MVC, Music Zone and your local official ‘Roadrage’ store, or buy on-line HERE.