Roadrunner Records proudly announces the signing of Still Remains. Hailing from Grand Rapids, MI, Still Remains has rapidly established themselves as one of heavy music’s most startling young bands. A lucky handful of you may have seen them alongside the likes of As I Lay Dying, Zao and Haste The Day at some point during the year. What does it sound like, you ask? Heart-crushing howls turn to heartfelt melodies amidst a swirl of keyboards – guitars chug brutally and then harmonize like Iron Maiden on overdrive while songs like “I Can Revive Him With My Own Hands” feel like the last hours of a very bad day sped up in time-lapse. Still Remains came to Roadrunner through A&R man Mike Gitter (Killswitch Engage, Cradle of Filth). “I’ve never heard a band that smashes together Swedish metal, American metalcore and Saddle Creek-ish indie-rock all at once,” says Gitter. “Then they push it all emotionally and over the edge! Guaranteed, this is the beginning of something great for years to come.” Still Remains will be hitting the studio this Fall for their Roadrunner debut, slated for release in 2005. Until then, check our MUSIC section for an MP3 download of the track “I Can Revive Him With My Own Hands” from the band’s If Love Was Born To Die EP (available at a record store near you).

Last week we posted an update on the site from Chimaira frontman Mark Hunter talking about the band’s upcoming DVD titled The Dehumanizing Process. Since that time, the band played dates in Japan (for the first time), are now playing in Australia (for the first time), the DVD has been given a new release date (NOT the first time we have changed release dates), and we have a press release on the DVD. The new release date for the DVD is now 25/10 (yes, was actually moved UP a week), and the press release (well written and informative) is as follows: CHIMAIRA TO RELEASE THE DEHUMANIZING PROCESS DVD On October 25th Chimaira will release The Dehumanizing Process DVD, a 90 minute, behind-the-scenes documentary that follows the band from writing and recording their latest album The Impossibility of Reason in 2003, through their stint on the Road Rage tour with labelmates, Machine Head and Trivium this past August. In addition to the documentary, the DVD includes almost an hour of performance footage captured live around the world. Finally, as an added bonus, the package will include the This Presents Darkness EP, the EP the band released on their own and that initially brought them to the attention of Roadrunner Records. “It’s been a tremendous ride so far,” says vocalist Mark Hunter, “and I feel fortunate enough to be able to show our fans what it’s like to actually be in this group because we feel they are the 7th member and we couldn’t have done any of this without them.” When Chimaira released their sophomore effort for Roadrunner Records, The Impossibility of Reason, in May of 2003, it marked both the end of a journey and the beginning of a new one. Over the past year and a half, the band has toured with some of the biggest names in hard rock and metal (Slipknot, Slayer, Killswitch Engage, In Flames, Fear Factory), played Ozzfest, shot three videos (one of which ended in a fiery blaze), gone through three drummers, fought illness, English thugs and one another, to come out on top. The Dehumanizing Process DVD, directed by Todd Bell, is this period of time caught on tape. It is an hour-and-a-half documentary of a band trying to hold onto their sanity and dream. Also included in this package is the This Present Darkness EP. Released independently before they were signed, this updated version has previously unavailable bonus tracks and new liner notes written by lead singer, Mark Hunter. Out of Cleveland, OH, Chimaira formed in 1998 and has since released an EP and two albums, the This Present Darkness EP (1999), Pass Out of Existence (2001) and The Impossibility of Reason (2003).

Have you seen it yet? We are talking of the brand new Killswitch Engage video, shot for title track ‘The End Of Heartache’. Lead single from the Resident Evil: Apocalypse movie (which was media-screened in London yesterday), the epic video includes some movie footage. So not only is it an awesome song, from a killer band, it’s got Milla Jovovich, the Nemesis, and ghoulish zombies in it. Check it out on the VIDEO page.

We’re pleased to let you know that Trustkill band Throwdown will be hitting UK shores in late November in supoort of Lamb Of God. Dates include: Nov 29 í¢ä‰åäóì Oxford Zodiac Nov 30 í¢ä‰åäóì Manchester University Dec 01 í¢ä‰åäóì Birmingham Academy 2 Dec 02 í¢ä‰åäóì Leeds Cockpit Dec 03 – Northumbria Uni Dec 05 – Glasgow King Tuts Dec 06 í¢ä‰åäóì Liverpool Academy 2 Dec 07 – Cardiff Club Ifor Bach Dec 08 í¢ä‰åäóì Exeter Lemon Grove Dec 09 – Brighton Concorde 2 Dec 10 – London Mean Fiddler Also appearing will be As I Lay Dying.

Machine Head are in search of Machine Head fans, ideally but not limited to those within the San Francisco Bay Area, with a Machine Head tattoo of any kind, to be cast in their upcoming video for “Days Turn Blue To Gray”. So if you live in or around the Bay Area, or are willing to travel and don’t mind covering your own expenses, send the band an e-mail to submissions@machinehead1.com with your name, hometown, age and a picture of your tattoo by September 21st, and they will contact you if you’ve been chosen! Please note, there will be no rushing out to get a Machine Head tattoo just so you can have a chance to get in the video. Machine Head do not condone the idea, and will not accept any submissions of fresh work. Machine Head return to European shores from Oct 9th, for a run of 49 shows, including the UK, with God Forbid in support. A third band is yet to be confirmed.

Acey Slade, guitarist for the MURDERDOLLS, is giving “the chance of a lifetime” to a lucky U.K. band. While on tour with his new group, TRASH LIGHT VISION, Slade will be searching for a band to bestow the title “Trashiest Band in the U.K.” upon. Finalists will get to open for TRASH LIGHT VISION at their London show on Tuesday, October 5 at The Underworld. The winner will be picked at the show by Acey, Alex Kane from the band ANTIPRODUCT, and will be based in part on audience participation. The winning group will receive a prize pack with gifts from Manic Panic, D’Andria guitar pedals and effects, Sanctuary Records, BC Rich Guitars, Merch Monster Clothing, air time on Total Rock Radio, TRASH LIGHT VISION merchandise, and items from the Bats store in Manchester, most of it packed in Acey’s personal backpack. The entire concert will be filmed for Detonator TV, who encourage the participating acts to behave as decadently as they chose. The bands can enter the contest by sending links and MP3s to aceyslade@aceyslade.com or presenting a press kit at a TRASH LIGHT VISION show prior to the Underworld show. “I’ve been fortunate enough to go all over the world and play music,” said Acey in a statement. “I’m always searching out new bands and quite frankly, I’m disgusted by how sterile they are. So, I’m looking for the trashiest band I can find. Once I find them, I’m going to shower them with gifts to help further and support their decadent lifestyle. Whether it’s music equipment or hair dye, their trash will be treasured.” blabbermouth.net

The new Open Hand album “You And Me” is set to be mastered September 28th by Doug Henderson (Interpol, Sigur Ros, System Of A Down) and then it will finally be completed. The artwork is being handled by Don Clark at Asterik Studio and looks amazing as always. The album is set for a February 7, 2005 release date. Look for the track “Tough Guy” on the free New Shit 10 sampler CD we’ve been giving away via this site and our street team!

Trustkill band Terror are shooting a video for the song “Overcome” with director Kevin Leonard (Nevermore, Himsa) this Saturday the 18th in LA. The band are asking all the hardcore kids in the area to come out and be in the video, so if you’re over there, or about to take a holiday there, anyone that is a fan is invited to show up (1345 West 1st Street. Los Angeles, CA, 90026, right across from Bob Baker Marionette Theatre) at 10:00 AM on Saturday. There is plenty of parking for everyone. Start brushing up on the lyrics kids….

What do you know about “Vermilion” and “Vermilion Pt. 2” off Slipknot’s Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)? Your knowledge on the subject is about to expand… The song “Vermilion” begins the story of obsession, and “Vermilion Pt. 2” is a haunting continuation of the story. The melody and the overriding theme run through both versions, making them integral pieces to the same complex puzzle. “The differences (between the 2 tracks) are subtle – Vermilion Pt. 1 is about the enrapturing, the buildup, the anticipation and the neurosis,” says Corey Taylor. “Part 2 is the aftermath, the pieces that have to be picked up later, and maybe the guilt of having lived through it.” A separate video was shot for each version of the track in Los Angeles in late-August. The clip for “Vermilion” was directed by Tony Petrossian and M. Shawn Crahan, co-directors of the “Duality” video. The video for “Vermilion Pt. 2” is being directed by Mark Klasfeld. Expect both videos to surface simultaneously soon, and expect to see another side of Slipknot you have never seen before. The concept of the “Vermilion” video follows a young woman whose life is completely out of phase with the rest of the world. For every day that goes by her, she grows further away from her imprint of time in this reality. All she can do is stand alone and contemplate her isolation. Throughout the video, the only things in balance are her visions of the members of Slipknot in her subconscious. “This is REAL,” says Clown. “We chose to go down an artistic wormhole, and give our fans a beginning look of what else lies within our thought process. Whereas “Duality” captured the real intimacy of what we share with our fans, with “Vermilion,” we finalize that chapter by grabbing a hold of our fans and taking them deeper into the experience of Slipknot. It’s all starting over again – THIS IS REAL!” until these videos surface, check out Slipknot’s PHOTO GALLERY for stills from the 1st “Vermilion” video

Did you know? Last week, after watching Killswitch Engage’s set from side stage in Spokane, 36 Crazyfists bassist Mick Whitney fell off the stage while exiting. One wrong step caused him a broken shoulder. Mick spent the night at the local hospital, and the band was forced to miss the 4 ensuing Canadian shows (Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg). Mick since got his footing back, and the band continued on with the tour in Tulsa, OK. Yes, not even broken bones stopped Mick. He has been playing with a broken shoulder… give that man PROPS! However, Mick is currently on his way back to Alaska due to extenuating circumstances. That being said, there are still a handful of dates left to be played on this US tour…and yes, the show will go on… Who will be playing bass for 36 CF on these remaining US shows? Hint: He was originally the drummer for Killswitch Engage, and is now on guitar. Yes, Jack-Of-All-Musical trades, Adam Dutkiewicz. In other 36CF news, if you fancy giving the boys a helping hand, ‘Bloodwork’ is currently up for votes on the NME chart on MTV2’s website. You can vote for them HERE. 36 Crazyfists hit UK shores from October 3rd.