DANZIG will headline the 2010 edition of the "Blackest Of The Black" tour in October.

DANZIG will headline the 2010 edition of the "Blackest Of The Black" tour in October.

The complete billing for the trek is as follows:

DANZIG
POSSESSED
MARDUK
TOXIC HOLOCAUST
WITHERED

The dates are as follows:

Oct. 23 - Pala, CA - [to be announced] (DANZIG warm-up show) *
Oct. 25 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theatre
Oct. 27 - Little Rock, AK - The Village
Oct. 29 - San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Live
Oct. 30 - Houston, TX - Warehouse
Oct. 31 - Dallas, TX - Palladium
Nov. 02 - Knoxville, TN - Valarium
Nov. 03 - Louisville, KY - Expo Five
Nov. 04 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
Nov. 05 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa (no DANZIG)
Nov. 06 - Royal Oak, MI - Royal Oak Music Theater
Nov. 07 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theater
Nov. 09 - Minneapolis, MN - The Cabooze
Nov. 10 - Fargo, ND - The Venue
Nov. 12 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theater
Nov. 14 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Concert House
Nov. 15 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SODO
Nov. 16 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater

* This show is not part of the "Blackest Of The Black" tour.

Glenn Danzig recently spent time editing the music video he directed for DANZIG's new single, "On A Wicked Night", which was shot on location in early June at the infamous BatCave in the Hollywood Hills.

"On A Wicked Night" comes off the first new DANZIG studio album in six years, "Deth Red Sabaoth", which sold 11,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart.

DANZIG's last album, "Circle of Snakes", opened with 6,400 units back in September 2004 to enter the chart at No. 183. That number was in line with the 6,900 first-week tally registered by 2002's "Danzig 7:77 I Luciferi", which debuted at No. 159.

"Deth Red Sabaoth" was released on June 22 via Evilive/The End Records. Produced by Glenn, the CD was recorded in Los Angeles over the course of 2009.

Joining Glenn in the studio for the recording of "Deth Red Sabaoth" were guitarist Tommy Victor (PRONG, MINISTRY), a Danzig cohort on and off since 1996, and drummer Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE, SEVENTH VOID). While Kelly has toured with Glenn intermittently since 2002, this is the first time he has recorded with the band. Glenn handled the bass chores for most the album, and played drums on "Black Candy".

DANZIG — Glenn, guitarist Tommy Victor, drummer Johnny Kelly and bassist Steve Zing (also an original member of SAMHAIN with Glenn) — plans to tour extensively to support "Deth Red Sabaoth".

Dimmu Borgir Announce Late 2010 North American Tour With Enslaved, Blood Red Throne And More

Dimmu Borgir will embark on the North American “Darkness Reborn Tour” beginning November 05th. Joining them for the trek are Enslaved, Blood Red Throne and Dawn Of Ashes with dates set to run as follows:

November 05th Worcester, MA – The Palladium
November 06th Albany, NY – Northern Lights
November 07th Towson, MD – Recher Theater
November 08th New York, NY – Terminal 5
November 10th Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
November 12th Pittsburg, PA – Mr. Smalls
November 13th Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
November 14th Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
November 15th Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
November 16th Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze
November 18th Calgary, AB – MacEwan Ballroom
November 19th Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Events Center
November 21st Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater
November 22nd Spokane, WA – The Knitting Factory
November 23rd Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre
November 24th Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
November 26th Reno, NV – The Knitting Factory
November 27th Pomona, CA – The Fox Theater
November 28th San Francisco, CA – The Regency Grand Ballroom
December 01st Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theater
December 02nd Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
December 03rd Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre
December 04th Englewood, CO – Gothic Theater
December 06th Dallas, TX – House Of Blues
December 07th Houston, TX – House Of BLues
December 09th Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
December 10th Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
December 11th Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
December 12th Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
December 13th Montreal, QC – Metropolis
December 14th Quebec City, QC – Imperial

Amazing footage & pictures from an amazing show last night @ Arco Arena

Amazing footage & pictures from an amazing show last night @ Arco Arena

BEHEMOTH's Nergal answers back to the overwhelming response of those offering to set up benefits in the vocalists honor‏

BEHEMOTH's Nergal answers back to the overwhelming response of those offering to set up benefits in the vocalists honor
Singer's main goal is to raise awareness and get people involved by registering to be a bone marrow donor

Since news on Nergal's recent health issues has been released, the band, management, and label has received an overwhelming response from fans and bands all over the world asking how they can directly help Nergal. In response to everyone offering his or her help in terms of setting up benefits and shows to raise money for the frontman of the Polish blackened death metal band BEHEMOTH, Nergal has issued the following statement:

"I haven't intended to manifest myself in any way and, especially at this stage, to share my feelings or any other news with the world for obvious reasons. It is simply too early for it. But it was YOU who provoked me to say a few words. Regarding my personal low opinion of humankind, I'm shocked by the reaction to my illness. I actually expected NOTHING yet received feedback which surpassed all expectations. I want to ensure you I read EACH mail I receive, although I'm unable to reply to all of them. The power of your words is pure magic and I thank you all for it. You are a gigantic indestructible army that truly inspires me in this difficult time. The fact is that a fight with this illness is going to last for many months. Most of this time I will spend in hospital and I will go through various psychophysical states. If you know the history of Behemoth you also know we achieved everything by hard work and a steely determination. The same goes for my private life. I happen to be a strong son of a bitch. I have no faith but rely on a 100% victory and I am sure I will get out of it stronger than ever. Sun Tzu in his 'Art of War' said that if you know your enemy and yourself the result of a thousand battles will not surprise you… I enter the ring with this Nietzschean attitude and I will leave it as a winner, as usual. Just watch and see!

So I want to emphasize that Behemoth will by no means goes through any hibernation state. Obviously all concert plans must be postponed until some unknown point in the future, but things are happening! Lately our newest video for '…Alas, Lord is Upon Me' has premiered and stirred up quite a storm in mass media, which fills us with utter pride. Plus we've just finished the project of our new DVD; Evangelia Heretika is a three disc release, a real encyclopedia of Behemoth with nearly 5 hours of material and a bonus audio CD that will be out in November (Metal Blade US - Nuclear Blast Europe). Expect an experience of visual madness as we went to hell and back to make it! Our official Webstore has been functional for a couple of days and official merchandise and some very exclusive stuff can be bought there. At the beginning of 2011, Peaceville in Europe and Metal Blade in US will reissue the EPs with new artwork, bonuses, liner notes, and more. As you can see, despite a complicated situation and difficult circumstances we're remaining active wherever we can.

Finally, I want to comment on some opinions which, provoked by religious circles, lead to far-fetched and inaccurate interpretations. I was surprised to hear my illness became a pretext for some people to embark on their own crusade. Opinions suggesting I might come closer to God or abandon my ideals and grovel to the only correct world view in this country not only surprised but also frightened me. This is a typical example of supporting one's own views by preying on someone's misfortune. 'He fell ill so he will convert to Christianity, he will discover the religion he fought against is actually close to him.' Halt! Why should the illness change my point of view? It is true this is a difficult time for me and the thoughts of ultimate matters are hard to chase away. But the idea that I will change my opinions, priorities, and values as a consequence of my illness sounds as if someone regards my head, and not my body, ill. Suggesting I might convert are ridiculous. To what would I convert? After all, I know Christian mythology pretty well, not only in its literary version, and I find nothing good, creative or beautiful in it. I read books better and wiser than the Bible. War, blood, blackmail, rapes, incest, pedophilia, zoophilia, collaboration and treachery – each page emanates with evil. Some may say I don't understand the message of the Bible. I'd rather say the Christianity is nothing more than a rusty and archaic structure that is going to fall down any moment. It lasts only because of the gullible that follow the shepherd blindly; without any questions, without any consideration, not to any promised land, but to an intellectual slaughter. So, I say to those, who see some chances to break my rules, and myself because of the illness: over my dead body!"

Nergal's official view on benefit concerts, fund raisers, etc. is focused on marrow donations as a whole issue, not his specific situation. If you want to help Nergal the best thing you can do is set up a marrow drive or register to be a bone marrow donor. Every person that registers to be a donor increases the chances of survival for Nergal and every other person out there suffering from the same illness.

To learn more about how you can register to donate marrow check out:
http://www.marrow.org/

Fans wanting to help out, register for the marrow program, or have questions on running a marrow drive may contact the organization Music Saves Lives by email at iCare@musicsaveslives.com or visit Music Saves Lives at http://www.musicsaveslives.org/

MEGADETH, SLAYER, ANTHRAX to tour U.S. together for second leg of American Carnage Tour

Looks like Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax had so much fun on the European Big Four shows that they've decided to keep the party going in the States. Slayer and Megadeth have already committed to a string of dates with Testament and Exodus, and now Blabbermouth reports that NEW dates have surfaced for the second leg of the tour which will feature Anthrax in the opening slots, presumably replacing Testament and Exodus.

Where is Metallica in all of this? Why can't they just agree to make this happen so we can all go home happy. It seems at this point though, if the other three bands are willing to go at it alone and ruin whatever charm there would be in a Big 4 US tour, it's most likely because they know Metallica isn't interested. Boo!

Back to the good news, the bands have promised discounts if you order during one of the pre-sales this Wednesday on any of the bands' official sites. There will also be a limited about of $10 tickets available for most of the shows. Here is the full itinerary:

Sep. 24 – Verizon Wireless Theatre, Dallas, TX
Sep. 25 – AT&T Center, San Antonio, TX
Sep. 26 – Verizon Wireless Theatre, Houston, TX
Sep. 28 – Lakefront Arena, New Orleans, LA
Sep. 30 – Civic Coliseum, Knoxville, TN
Oct. 01 – The Arena at Gwinnett Center, Atlanta, GA
Oct. 02 – Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL
Oct. 03 – Bayfront Park Amphitheatre, Miami, FL
Oct. 05 – Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA
Oct. 06 – Eagles Auditorium, Baltimore, MD
Oct. 08 – Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, Long Island, NY
Oct. 09 – Toyota Pavilion @ Montage Mountain, Scranton, PA
Oct. 10 – LC Pavilion, Columbus, OH
Oct. 12 – Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY
Oct. 14 – War Memorial Coliseum, Ft.Wayne, IN
Oct. 15 – DeltaPlex, Grand Rapids, MI
Oct. 16 – Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI
Oct. 19 – E Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Oct. 20 – The Pearl, Las Vegas, NV
Oct. 21 – Gibson Amphitheatre, Hollywood, CA

R.I.P. Randy Valdez

Randy passed away Monday morning from injuries sustained in a car accident on Sunday. He was a gifted guitar player who played in many Sacramento area metal bands including Colma and Brutal Groove. I had the great pleasure to photograph many of his performances. He was of great character and always a blast to hang with. He will be sorely missed.

FUNERAL INFO:
There will be a viewing on THURSDAY, AUGUST 12th, 2010 at Klumps Chapel Of The Flowers, 2691 Riverside Blvd. between 4:00 and 8:00pm

The actual funeral will be FRIDAY, AUGUST 13th, 2010 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 660 Florin Rd. (Greenhaven) at 10am. Burial directly following the services, procession ......to St. Mary's Cemetary, 6700 21st Ave.. There will be a reception following the burial.

WITHERED To Partake In "The Lawless States of Heretika Tour"

Atlanta's blackened doom monsters, WITHERED, will be supporting Behemoth in November and December, on "The Lawless States of Heretika Tour" along with Watain and Black Anvil. The band recently completed, "Dualitas," the follow up to 2008's ""Folie Circulaire," which should see a release shortly before the tour.





Guitarist/vocalist Mike Thompson commented on the tour: "We simply cannot wait to kick this tour off. This is going to be one of the best tour packages we've ever been a part of and easily one of the best extreme metal packages of the year. Having already toured with Watain and with Black Anvil in the past, it will be good to see everyone and share the stage with them yet again. Touring with Behemoth has always been a goal for Withered so this tour has most everything we could ask for with an unmatched quality of music. I don't think I could have picked a better line up myself. It's going to be one hell of an experience for everyone there. You can bet your ass I'll be in the crowd every night. Withered will be going to new depths on this one as well since we'll be supporting our new album and will showcase music from all of our releases for old and new fans."



"The Lawless States of Heretika Tour" (w/ BEHEMOTH featuring Watain, Withered, & Black Anvil)

11/03 Quebec City, QC Imperial De Quebec **

11/04 Montreal, QC Club Soda

11/05 Toronto, ON Opera House

11/06 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Small's Theatre

11/07 Chicago, IL The Bottom Lounge

11/08 St. Paul, MN Station 4

11/09 Lawrence, KS Granada Theatre

11/10 Denver, CO Marquis Theatre

11/12 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre

11/13 Seattle, WA El Corazon

11/14 Vancouver, BC Rickshaw Theatre

11/16 Orangevale, CA The Boardwalk

11/17 San Francisco, CA Slim's

11/18 West Hollywood, CA House of Blues

11/19 Ramona, CA Ramona Mainstage

11/20 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre

11/21 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theatre

11/22 Dallas, TX The Palladium Showroom

11/23 Houston, TX Warehouse Live

11/24 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit

11/26 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade

11/27 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution

11/28 Orlando, FL Firestone

11/30 Springfield, VA Jaxx

12/01 Cleveland, OH Peabody's

12/02 New York, NY The Fillmore

12/03 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero

12/04 New Haven, CT Toad's Place

** no Watain or Black Anvil on this date