Mårten Hagström: MESSHUGAH's Experience Of Performing Without Their Vocalist Jens Kidman!

As previously reported, MESHUGGAH have been performing without their vocalist Jens Kidman (HERE is what he had to say about this). Jens caught that nasty flu that has been floating around and so far has been unavailable for the bands concerts in Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC and Philadelphia PA.

Whether he'll join his bandmates onstage tonight at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City remains to be seen, but rhythm guitarist Mårten Hagström spoke to The Village Voice about the experience of playing sans vocalist. 

How does not having a vocalist change the performance experience for you?

The way it sounds is not that different...but it's more the way you feel walking up onstage, not seeing the entire band, because we've never done this before. You're used to being that five-piece unit, walking up and doing this together...but there's no use complaining about it. The only thing we can do is try to make the most out of it. We travelled over here now. A lot of places we play on this tour we haven't really played for a long time, so canceling is not really an option. 

Here is some footage of MESHUGGAH performing without Jens Kidman!

MESHUGGAH's "Ophidian Trek II" (remaining tour dates):

- 02/15/13:  Roseland Ballroom in New York, NY
- 02/16/13:  The Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD
- 02/17/13:  House of Blues in Boston, MA
- 02/19/13:  Sound Academy in Toronto, ON - CANADA
- 02/20/13:  House of Blues in Cleveland, OH
- 02/21/13:  Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH
- 02/22/13:  House of Blues in Chicago, IL
- 02/23/13:  Pop’s in Sauget, IL
- 02/24/13:  Mill City Nights in Minneapolis, MN
- 02/26/13:  Union Hall in Edmonton, AB - CANADA
- 02/27/13:  MacEwan Hall Ballroom in Calgary, AB - CANADA
- 03/01/13:  Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA
- 03/02/13:  Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA
- 03/03/13:  House of Blues @ Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV

MESHUGGAH's European Tour: 

- 04/18: Seinäjoki, FIN in Rytmikorjaamo
- 04/19: Tampere, FIN in Pakkahuone
- 04/20: Helsinki, FIN in Nosturi
- 04/21: Tallin, SPA in Rock Café
- 04/22: Riga, LAT in Melna Piektoiena
- 04/24: Warsaw, POL in Progresja
- 04/25: Krakow, POL in Kwadrat
- 04/26: Budapest, HUN in A38
- 04/27: Bratislava, SLO in Majestic
- 04/29: Zagreb, CRO in Tvornica
- 04/30: Roncade, ITA in New Age
- 05/01: Geneva, SWI in L’Usine
- 05/05: Copenhagen, DEN in Lille Vega
- 05/06: Aarhus, DEN in Voxhall
- 05/08: Oslo, NOR in Rockefeller
- 05/09: Stockholm, SWE in Circus
- 05/10: Umea, SWE in Idun

Related links:

MESHUGGAH's Website

Jens Kidman (Meshuggah) Releases Statement Regarding His Current Unavailability!

As previously reported, last night the band were forced to perform without their vocalist Jens Kidman at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Unfortunately, Jens is still under the weather and wont be able to perform tonight at The Fillmore in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has released the following statement regarding his unavailability due to the flu:

"I just need to say a few words here guys. I'm truly unable to perform tonight. Again.

"Me not being able to do what I'm supposed to do is really really frustrating and I feel that I'm letting you all down. Not just you, the fans, but the band as well.

"But we try to make the absolute best we can out of this situation.

"So its either cancel OR play for you guys anyway. We opt for playing. Its what we're here to do. So that's what we'll do. With your help it'll be awesome.

"I will see the doctor again tomorrow and will hopefully get a green light to perform in Philly. Fingers crossed.

"So a big humble thanks goes out to all of you for your support and understanding!!

"Let the mayhem commence Charlotte!!!"
 

- Jens

Here is some footage of MESHUGGAH performing without Jens Kidman!
MESHUGGAH's "Ophidian Trek II" (remaining tour dates):

- 02/13/13:  The Fillmore Charlotte in Charlotte, NC
- 02/14/13:  Theater of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA
- 02/15/13:  Roseland Ballroom in New York, NY
- 02/16/13:  The Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD
- 02/17/13:  House of Blues in Boston, MA
- 02/19/13:  Sound Academy in Toronto, ON - CANADA
- 02/20/13:  House of Blues in Cleveland, OH
- 02/21/13:  Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH
- 02/22/13:  House of Blues in Chicago, IL
- 02/23/13:  Pop’s in Sauget, IL
- 02/24/13:  Mill City Nights in Minneapolis, MN
- 02/26/13:  Union Hall in Edmonton, AB - CANADA
- 02/27/13:  MacEwan Hall Ballroom in Calgary, AB - CANADA
- 03/01/13:  Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA
- 03/02/13:  Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA
- 03/03/13:  House of Blues @ Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV

MESHUGGAH's European Tour: 

- 04/18: Seinäjoki, FIN in Rytmikorjaamo
- 04/19: Tampere, FIN in Pakkahuone
- 04/20: Helsinki, FIN in Nosturi
- 04/21: Tallin, SPA in Rock Café
- 04/22: Riga, LAT in Melna Piektoiena
- 04/24: Warsaw, POL in Progresja
- 04/25: Krakow, POL in Kwadrat
- 04/26: Budapest, HUN in A38
- 04/27: Bratislava, SLO in Majestic
- 04/29: Zagreb, CRO in Tvornica
- 04/30: Roncade, ITA in New Age
- 05/01: Geneva, SWI in L’Usine
- 05/05: Copenhagen, DEN in Lille Vega
- 05/06: Aarhus, DEN in Voxhall
- 05/08: Oslo, NOR in Rockefeller
- 05/09: Stockholm, SWE in Circus
- 05/10: Umea, SWE in Idun

Related links:

MESHUGGAH's Website

ScionAV.com/MESHUGGAH

MESHUGGAH on Facebook

MESHUGGAH on YouTube

MESHUGGAH on MySpace 

MESHUGGAH on Twitter

MESHUGGAH Flashed Their Cojones Last Night By Performing Without Their Singer Jens Kidman - Video Available!

This past Monday, February 11, Sweden's MESHUGGAH ignited the second leg of the "Ophidian Trek" at the Beacham Theatre in Orlando, Florida. 

As previously reported, last night the band were forced to perform without their vocalist Jens Kidman at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. "Jens is down with the flu. And this flu means business. He has been forbidden to even speak. He's mute for now. WE WILL PLAY ANYWAY", commented the band before the show. "So memorize the lyrics and bring your very best growl Atlanta. You will all be Jens tonight!! Lets make this happen! We hope he's back tomorrow, or it'll be vocal-duties Charlotte!"

After the show, they commented: "Atlanta!! You have our deepest gratitude. You helped us turn a really shitty situation into an unbelievable night for us. YOU are Meshuggah. Much love!!" There is no word yet whither or not Jens will be back with the band tonight in Charlotte.

 We got to hand it to MESHUGGAH for having the cojones of stepping out of their comfort zone and performing without their singer for the first time ever. And from what we heard, the crowd were very pleased on having the unique opportunity of seeing an instrumental set by one of the most ferocious bands in Heavy Music history. Here is some video footage of the bands performance last night:

- "New Millenium Cyanide Christ" with Intronaut's Sacha Dunable:






MESHUGGAH's "Ophidian Trek II" (remaining tour dates):

- 02/13/13:  The Fillmore Charlotte in Charlotte, NC
- 02/14/13:  Theater of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA
- 02/15/13:  Roseland Ballroom in New York, NY
- 02/16/13:  The Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD
- 02/17/13:  House of Blues in Boston, MA
- 02/19/13:  Sound Academy in Toronto, ON - CANADA
- 02/20/13:  House of Blues in Cleveland, OH
- 02/21/13:  Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH
- 02/22/13:  House of Blues in Chicago, IL
- 02/23/13:  Pop’s in Sauget, IL
- 02/24/13:  Mill City Nights in Minneapolis, MN
- 02/26/13:  Union Hall in Edmonton, AB - CANADA
- 02/27/13:  MacEwan Hall Ballroom in Calgary, AB - CANADA
- 03/01/13:  Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA
- 03/02/13:  Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA
- 03/03/13:  House of Blues @ Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV

MESHUGGAH's European Tour: 

- 04/18: Seinäjoki, FIN in Rytmikorjaamo
- 04/19: Tampere, FIN in Pakkahuone
- 04/20: Helsinki, FIN in Nosturi
- 04/21: Tallin, SPA in Rock Café
- 04/22: Riga, LAT in Melna Piektoiena
- 04/24: Warsaw, POL in Progresja
- 04/25: Krakow, POL in Kwadrat
- 04/26: Budapest, HUN in A38
- 04/27: Bratislava, SLO in Majestic
- 04/29: Zagreb, CRO in Tvornica
- 04/30: Roncade, ITA in New Age
- 05/01: Geneva, SWI in L’Usine
- 05/05: Copenhagen, DEN in Lille Vega
- 05/06: Aarhus, DEN in Voxhall
- 05/08: Oslo, NOR in Rockefeller
- 05/09: Stockholm, SWE in Circus
- 05/10: Umea, SWE in Idun

Here is MESHUGGAH's brand NEW EP entitled 'Pitch Black'.

Related links:

MESHUGGAH's Website

ScionAV.com/MESHUGGAH

MESHUGGAH on Facebook

MESHUGGAH on YouTube

MESHUGGAH on MySpace 

MESHUGGAH on Twitter

MESHUGGAH's Jens Kidman Sick As A Dog; Band To Perform Without Him Tonight In Atlanta, GA!

Yesterday (February 11), Sweden's MESHUGGAH ignited the second leg of the "Ophidian Trek" at the Beacham Theatre in Orlando, Florida. 

The tour continues tonight at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. Apparently, a rumor surfaced that the band will not be performing tonight. Well, the band has made it very clear via a Tweet that they WILL perform tonight despite the bands vocalist Jens Kidman being very sick at the moment.

Jens is sick tonight. Despite every possible effort. We WILL play. Jens will hopefully be back tomorrow. That means:Bring your growl Atlanta
— Meshuggah (@meshuggahband) February 12, 2013

UPDATE from MESHUGGAH: "Jens is down with the flu. And this flu means business. He has been forbidden to even speak. He's mute for now. WE WILL PLAY ANYWAY. So memorize the lyrics and bring your very best growl Atlanta. You will all be Jens tonight!! Lets make this happen! We hope he's back tomorrow,or it'll be vocal-duties Charlotte!"

This means that the band will be performing without their singer! MESHUGGAH instrumental??? Crazy!

MESHUGGAH's "Ophidian Trek II" (remaining tour dates):

- 02/12/13:  Center Stage in Atlanta, GA
- 02/13/13:  The Fillmore Charlotte in Charlotte, NC
- 02/14/13:  Theater of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA
- 02/15/13:  Roseland Ballroom in New York, NY
- 02/16/13:  The Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD
- 02/17/13:  House of Blues in Boston, MA
- 02/19/13:  Sound Academy in Toronto, ON - CANADA
- 02/20/13:  House of Blues in Cleveland, OH
- 02/21/13:  Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH
- 02/22/13:  House of Blues in Chicago, IL
- 02/23/13:  Pop’s in Sauget, IL
- 02/24/13:  Mill City Nights in Minneapolis, MN
- 02/26/13:  Union Hall in Edmonton, AB - CANADA
- 02/27/13:  MacEwan Hall Ballroom in Calgary, AB - CANADA
- 03/01/13:  Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA
- 03/02/13:  Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, CA
- 03/03/13:  House of Blues @ Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV

MESHUGGAH's European Tour: 

- 04/18: Seinäjoki, FIN in Rytmikorjaamo
- 04/19: Tampere, FIN in Pakkahuone
- 04/20: Helsinki, FIN in Nosturi
- 04/21: Tallin, SPA in Rock Café
- 04/22: Riga, LAT in Melna Piektoiena
- 04/24: Warsaw, POL in Progresja
- 04/25: Krakow, POL in Kwadrat
- 04/26: Budapest, HUN in A38
- 04/27: Bratislava, SLO in Majestic
- 04/29: Zagreb, CRO in Tvornica
- 04/30: Roncade, ITA in New Age
- 05/01: Geneva, SWI in L’Usine
- 05/05: Copenhagen, DEN in Lille Vega
- 05/06: Aarhus, DEN in Voxhall
- 05/08: Oslo, NOR in Rockefeller
- 05/09: Stockholm, SWE in Circus
- 05/10: Umea, SWE in Idun

Here is MESHUGGAH's brand NEW EP entitled 'Pitch Black'.

Related links:

MESHUGGAH's Website

ScionAV.com/MESHUGGAH

MESHUGGAH on Facebook

MESHUGGAH on YouTube

MESHUGGAH on MySpace 

MESHUGGAH on Twitter

NASHVILLE PU$$Y Announce N. American Tour In Midst Of The Production Of NEW Album!

Southern hard rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY have a headlining North American tour kicking off later this January. The run kicks off January 24th in Houston, TX and will run through February 24th in Nashville, TN.

NASHVILLE PUSSY recently released a live record recorded all over Europe in a special 2 CD re-release of their last studio album 'From Hell To Texas' which was completely remixed for this edition. The album is available for purchase on Amazon. Check out a live version of "Piece of Ass" HERE.

NASHVILLE PUSSY has also started work on their NEW album; more details are expected to be announced soon.

NASHVILLE PUSSY LIVE:

1/24: Houston, TX @ Walters Downtown
1/25: Austin, TX @ Red 7
1/26: San Antonio, TX @ Korova
1/27: Dallas, TX @ La Grange
1/29: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
1/30: Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
1/31: San Diego, CA @ Casbah
2/1: Hollywood, CA @ Viper Room
2/2: Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
2/4: Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS
2/5: Bakersfield, CA @ B Ryders
2/6: Las Vegas, NV @ Triple B
2/7: San Luis Obispo, CA @ Slo Brewing Co
2/8: San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside
2/9: San Jose, CA @ Blank Club
2/10: Arcata, CA @ Humboldt Brews
2/11: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's
2/12: Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown
2/13: Victoria, BC @ Club9one9
2/14: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
2/15: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
2/16: Spokane, WA @ A Club
2/17: Boise, ID @ Neurolux
2/20: Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St. Entry
2/21: Green Bay, WI @ Crunchy Frog
2/22: Chicago, IL @ Reggie's Rock Club
2/23: St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
2/24: Nashville, TN @ Exit/In

Related links:

Official site of Nashville Pussy

Nashville Pussy on Facebook

Nashville Pussy on Twitter

SEVENDUST Breaks The Silence & Announce Their NEW Album Title!

As previously reported, Atlanta, Georgia's SEVENDUST has completed production of their ninth studio album. The CD was recorded at Architekt Music studios in Butler, New Jersey with engineer Mike Ferretti. Today, the band has announced that their NEW studio album is called "Black Out The Sun" and they plan to release it in April of 2013. The CD was recorded at Architekt Music studios in Butler, New Jersey with engineer Mike Ferretti. Here is what guitarist Clint Lowery told "Source Of The Sound With Wendy Campbell" about the bands NEW album:

"It's a basic SEVENDUST record. There's nothing, like, too completely different than anything we've done before. It's got a darker vibe to it. We've got a good amount of the programming element in there. It's a lot of what we do — it's heavy and it's got its melodic element in it. So if you're a SEVENDUST fan, it's more along the lines of the second and third records we did — it's kind of like that. It's got a couple of throwback vibes to it. 'Animosity' [2002] and 'Home' [1999], if I can put those two records together, it would [sound similar to the new CD]."

Lowery has also announced that SEVENDUST might be joining forces with LACUNA COIL and COAL CHAMBER in 2013!

SEVENDUST 2012 is:

- Lajon Witherspoon
- John Connolly
- Clint Lowery
- Vince Hornsby
- Morgan Rose

Via Blabbermouth

Related links:
Sevendust

SEVENDUST Wrap Production Of Their Ninth Studio Album!

Great news! Atlanta, Georgia's SEVENDUST has completed production of their ninth studio album and plan on releasing their NEW batch of songs in early 2013. The CD was recorded at Architekt Music studios in Butler, New Jersey with engineer Mike Ferretti.

SEVENDUST's effort is entitled 'Cold Day Memory' and has sold around 27,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart.

This past Sunday, October 7th, SEVENDUST invited 107 of their closest friends and supporters for a very special private showcase of their NEW album. No camera's were allowed, but our good friend Jose Mangin from Sirius XM twitted "WOW 107 of us lucky ass @Sevendust fans just heard their NEW album & we're stunned w @melissammangin @TheKaylaRiley @ShannonGunz- Butler NJ!"

SEVENDUST 2012 is:

- Lajon Witherspoon
- John Connolly
- Clint Lowery
- Vince Hornsby
- Morgan Rose

Related links:
Sevendust

Tribute Shows To DEATH's Chuck Shuldiner "Death To All" Postponed Because Of Low Ticket Sales! #SupportMetal

The "Death To All Tour 2012" (presented by Sick Drummer Magazine and Perseverance Holdings Ltd.) is coming to the United States this week in benefit of Sweet Relief. The short tour will feature a handful of DEATH All-Starts, as well as various special guests. This tour is to celebrate the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner, as well as to raise awareness of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund — a charity that provides financial assistance to career musicians faced with illness, disability or age-related problems.

Yesterday it was announced that the Dallas stop of the upcoming Death to All Tour has been postponed. Today the organizers have announced that the Atlanta show has also been put on hold. The reason? Both of these shows were in danger of being cancelled due to low advance ticket sales, which is happening way too often! Here is the official statement regarding this matter:

“It is with regret that we have to postpone the Atlanta and Dallas dates for Death To All 2012, but there is a good side. Many things have led us to this point including very low ticket sales, issues with opening bands being available and several other factors. We are very sorry to all of the Death fans this has caused an inconvenience and wish things could have been different. We did everything in our power to avoid this situation, but in the end the choice had to be made. The good news is that we are working to re-schedule these dates for early next year, and if possible, add more dates surrounding them in new cities! Please hold on to your tickets, as they will be honored.”

Here is the list of scheduled tour dates:

- June 22: The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, CA
- June 23: House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA
- June 26: House of Blues in Chicago, IL
- June 28: Irving Plaza in New York, NY
- June 30: The Beacham in Orlando, FL

Postponed tour dates:

- July 1: The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA (Atheist)
- July 3: House of Blues in Dallas, TX (Atheist)

The line up:

- Drums: Gene Hoglan ("Individual Thought Patterns", "Symbolic") and Sean Reinert ("Human")
- Bass: Steve DiGiorgio ("Human", "Individual Thought Patterns") and Scott Clendenin ("The Sound Of Perseverance")
- Guitars: Paul Masvidal ("Human"), Shannon Hamm ("The Sound of Perseverance") and Bobby Koelble ("Symbolic")
- Special guest vocalists: Charles Elliot (Abysmal Dawn), Steffen Kummerer (Obscura), 
- The opening slots of the short tour will be divided between Gorguts and Atheist.

Related links:
Death' Official Site
Death To All Tour on Facebook

NASHVILLE PUSSY Announce Hometown Show; Bassist Karen Cuda Returns To The Band!

Southern hard Rockers NASHVILLE PUSSY have just confirmed a hometown show in Atlanta, Georgia on June 27^th at The Star Bar. The event which has been dubbed "NASHVILLE PUSSY's First Ever Summer Rock N' Roll Showdown", sees the return of bassist Karen Cuda who has been recovering from a neck injury. The show will feature support from The El Camino's and The Babyhaters.

NASHVILLE PUSSY recently released a live record recorded all over Europe in a special 2 CD re-release of their last studio album 'From Hell To Texas' which was completely remixed for this edition.

NASHVILLE PUSSY has also started work on their NEW album; more details are expected to be announced soon.

NASHVILLE PUSSY LIVE:

6/27: Atlanta, GA @ The Star Bar

Related links:

Official site of Nashville Pussy

Nashville Pussy on Facebook

Nashville Pussy on Twitter

OPETH Finalizes The "Heritage Tour" In Atlanta, Georgia - Fan Filmed Footage Of Entire Performance Available!

On Saturday, May 12, the "Heritage Tour" came to an end at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. This very rocking tour, has already been dubbed as one of the best of the year thanks to the awesome musical display brought to thousands of fans by OPETH, MASTODON and GHOST. The "Heritage Tour" marked the first time these three titans of progressive and forward-thinking hard Rock and Heavy Metal hit the road together and it sure was one for the ages.

Below you can watch fan filmed footage of OPETH's entire set at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. The band's set list was:

- 
The Devil's Orchard
- I Feel the Dark
- Slither
- Windowpane
- Burden
- The Lines in My Hand
- Folklore
- Demon of the Fall
- The Grand Conjuration



















Related links:
Official site of Opeth

Sons Of Tonatiuh Announce Winter Tour Dates + NEW Album Update!

Atlanta-based sludge miscreants Sons Of Tonatiuh (pronounced "tahn-ah-tea-ah") have been slowly building steam since 2008. The band, which consists of drummer Tim Genius, guitarist/vocalist Dan Caycedo and bassist/vocalist Mike Tunno, released their debut via Michigan's Hyodro-Phonic Records in early 2011 and are currently putting the finishing touches on the follow-up. The as-yet-untitled second full-length, recorded by Kyle Spence of Harvey Milk, should see the light of day in early Spring of 2012. In the meantime, the band will be blowing ear drums throughout the coming months on a select number of live dates set to commence on December 14, 2011 in Chattanooga, Tennessee and conclude on February 4, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee.

Commented guitarist/vocalist Dan Caycedo: "By the grace of our dead ancestors SONS... will be clearing a path through the cornfields of the Midwest in hopes of destroying every Evangelical superficial mindset that has been forging this country together since the 1400s..."

Sons Of Tonatiuh Winter Tour Dates 2011/2012:

- 12/14/2011: JJ’s Bohemia – Chattanooga, TN w/ Thetan
- 12/15/2011: Underdog’s Bar – Lexington, KY w/ Whiskey Funeral, Tombstalker
- 12/16/2011: Crown Liquors Tap – Chicago, IL w/ Accept Death
- 12/17/2011: Mulligans Pub – Grand Rapids, MI w/ Accept Death
- 12/18/2011: Carabar - Columbus, OH w/ Accept Death
- 12/19/2011: Rudyard Kipling - Louisville, KY w/ Ohlm
- 12/20/2011: Poison Lawn - Knoxville, TN w/ Agentium Ashtrum
- 01/27/2012: Phoenix Taproom – Jacksonville, FL w/ Hollow Leg, Demonaut
- 01/28/2012: The Cave - Miami, FL w/ House Of Lightning, Shroud Eater
- 01/29/2012: Will’s Pub - Orlando, FL w/ House Of Lightning, Fire In The Cave
- 01/30/2012: The Atlantic - Gainesville, FL
- 01/31/2012: C-Level - PCB, FL
- 02/01/2012: Siberia - New Orleans, LA
- 02/02/2012: TBA - Houston, TX w/ Phobia
- 02/03/2012: Red 7 - Austin, TX w/ Phobia
- 02/04/2012: Buccaneer - Memphis, TN w/ Crowlord



Related links:
Sons Of Tonatiuh on Facebook
Sons Of Tonatiuh on MySpace