NOTES FROM THE EXTREME METAL UNDERGROUND V.08 part 10

We at ITP would like to wish you all a very brutal, and METAL holiday season, have a great satanic, anti X-mas. Here's the last installment of "Notes From the Extreme Metal Underground" of 2008 (V.08 part 10) as ITP V.09 will be up and running next month. "I saw mommy Killing Santa Clause."
SOURCE OF NEWS: SMNNEWS.COM., Blabbermouth.net, MYSPACE, ect.:
*Rocky mountain hydro grinders CEPHALIC CARNAGE and west coasters CATTLE DECAPITATION have been added to 2009's Maryland Death Fest.Both bands are replacing ENSLAVED (Norway) whom canceled their spring 2009 North American tour and their appearance at 2009's MDF.
*Berlin Germany's "FUCK THE COMMERCE FEST" (death/grind fest) will be moved indoors
to K 17 5/20-23/09.
* Legendary Norwegian black metal project BURZUM will feature (Varg Vikernes) entire catalog on I TUNES.
*Swedish progressive, extreme metal band MESHUGGAH will tour the USA with reunited technical metal legends CYNIC in February of 2009.
*Reunited grind legends AUTOPSY will unleash their first CD in 15 years entitled "Horrific Obsession" on Peaceville 1/26/09.
*Belgium doom metal band SERPENTCULT shall unleash a new CD entitled "Weight of Light" 1/27/09 on Rise Above Records as the CD was recorded and produced by Greg Chandler (ESOTERIC- UK) at Priority Studios.
*Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will tour the USA in April of 2009 with NACHTMYSTIUM, INTRONAUT and KYLESA.
*Norwegian black metal legends EMPEROR shall unleash the last of all releases for the band. EMPEROR: "Live Inferno" shall drop 4/16/09 via Candlelight including a 16 page booklet, and a limited edition boxed set (two CD's a DVD, and a 24 page booklet).
*European grinders GENERAL SURGERY shall unleash a new offering "Corpis in Extremis=Analyzing Necrocriticism" in March of 2009.
*German funeral doom project WORSHIP have reported a lineup change. "Satachrist" has left WORSHIP to be replaced on guitar by "DOOMNIKE" (Nikki Morgenroth). Expect a new WORSHIP release in less than one year instead of seven years.
*Dave Mustaine of legendary U.S. thrash band MEGEDETH have announced the lineup (rumors) of the 2009 GIGANTOUR: BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, AVENGED SEVENFOLD are unconfirmed as of yet.
*Swedish, suicide black metal powerhouse SHINING have issued an update on the bands perceived political leanings: "In the last couple of days, pictures of me 'partying' with some fans somewhere in Europe have been circulating on the net. And on a couple of them I make an impression of a German soldier doing the worldwide forbidden 'sieg heil' gesture. Of course, I mean nothing by this as it was merely a stupid thing we did to amuse ourselves and the people present, quite possibly during an abnorm intoxication of alcohol, drugs or both, as was the case back then!

"I have now undergone treatment and completely quit using drugs for the record.

"The point is, SHINING is absolutely not a political band, have never been, nor is any member of the band supporting national socialistic ideals or any form of racial discrimination.

"SHINING is a extreme band who openly glorify a very dark side of life, however, I have always said (in countless interviews throughout the years as in private) that I do not give a flying fuck whether you are black, white, Jewish or hindu. Because in my eyes ALL humans are equally worthless. "Enough said..."
* NYDM (New York Death Metal) project MALAMOR have a new (unmixed) song featured on their MYSPACE account entitled "INFECT" featuring guest vocals via John Gallagher of Baltimore death grind legends DYING FETUS: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=3653221
* Extreme death grind label WILLOWTIP have signed a few more bands this month to look out for: Willowtip signs MAGRUDERGRIND, AFGRUND, & FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. Willowtip is extremely proud to announce the signing of Washington, D.C.'s MAGRUDERGRIND. The band is set to enter Godcity Studios in early January to record their Willowtip debut with famed engineer Kurt Ballou (Converge, Misery Index, Torche). The recording will mastered at Visceral Sound by Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer, Phobia, Maruta).

* A very heartfelt R.I.P. to MPB on the BWBK.com. forum (Adrian "The Energizer" Bromley ), he WILL be missed.
* If you're on AOL (still, lol) remember to REMOVE your pictures from the "You've got Pictures" program by 12/31/08 and remove ficlets by 1/15/09. Pfft, :rolls eyes:
*New Paltz, NY sex offender Charles Bridge apparently caught a DWI this fall, and has humorously dug himself into his own hole of alcoholism. If sex offender Charles Bridge tried to rationalize the attack via some vicious rumor based upon jealousy and homophobia, he's full of it, because I have consent to hang with friends whom are now ironically ex friends: RE: What up womyn

Body:
all good, got up to go to work, that idea lasted about 5, called in, the weather didn't help. hopefully see you soon.
*Snug's Harbor (New Paltz, NY) owner "Chris" was recently seen in court as a defendant, not sure of the lurid details, but his case was dismissed.

2009 EXTREME METAL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
THE HAUNTED, NACHTMYSTIUM, KYLESA, INTRONAUT
April 02 - The Glasshouse - Pomona, CA
April 03 - The Key Club - Hollywood, CA
April 04 - Slim’s - San Francisco, CA
April 05 - Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
April 06 - Neumo’s - Seattle, WA
April 07 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC
April 08 - Starlite Ballroom - Edmonton, AB
April 09 - The Warehouse - Calgary, AB
April 11 - Royal Albert - Winnipeg, MB
April 12 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
April 13 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL
April 14 - Majestic Theatre - Detroit, MI
April 15 - Opera House - Toronto, ON
April 16 - Club Soda - Montreal, QC
April 17 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
April 19 - BB King’s Blues Club - New York, NY
April 21 - Mr. Small’s - Millvale, PA
April 22 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
April 23 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC
April 24 - The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA

DEICIDE, VITAL REMAINS, ORDER OF ENNEAD 2009 U.S. TOUR DATES:
FROM BLABBERMOUTH.NET: So far the following dates have been confirmed:
Feb 5- 7:00P
-Springfield, Virginia-JAXX Night Club
Feb 6 -Providence, Rhode Island Club Hell
Feb. 08 - Farmingdale, NY - Club Loaded
Feb. 14 - Detroit, MI - Harpos
Feb. 16 - Aurora, CO - Iliff Park Saloon
Feb. 17 - Salt Lake City, UT - Club Vegas
Feb. 18 - Farmington, NM - Big City Nightclub
Feb. 20 - San Jose, CA - Voodoo Lounge
Feb. 21 - Yucaipa, CA - Angels Roadhouse
Feb. 22 - W. Hollywood, CA - Key Club
MESHUGGAH, CYNIC, THE FACELESS U.S. TOUR DATES: FROM BLABBERMOUTH.NET: Confirmed shows are as follows:

Feb. 01 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA
Feb. 02 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
Feb. 03 - House of Blues - Hollywood, CA
Feb. 04 - Slim’s - San Francisco, CA
Feb. 06 - El Corazón - Seattle, WA
Feb. 07 - Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR
Feb. 08 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC
Feb. 09 - Knitting Factory - Spokane, WA
Feb. 11 - Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO
Feb. 13 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
Feb. 15 - House Of Blues - Chicago, IL
Feb. 17 - Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto, ON
Feb. 18 - Club Soda - Montreal, QC
Feb. 19 – Irving Plaza- New York,NY
Feb. 20 - Recher Theatre - Towson, MD

Two additional tour dates will be announced shortly.
KREATOR, EXODUS,BELPHEGOR,WARBRINGER, EPICUREAN: FROM SMNNEWS.COM: 04-07-2009 Sonar, Baltimore MD
04-08-2009 Nokia Theatre, NYC NY
04-09-2009 Trocadero, Philadelphia PA
04-10-2009 Palladium, Worcester MA
04-11-2009 Medley, Montreal QC
04-13-2009 Imperial de Quebec QC
04-14-2009 Opera House, Toronto ON
04-15-2009 Peabody’s, Cleveland OH
04-16-2009 Rave, Millwaukee WI
04-17-2009 House of Blues, Chicago IL
04-18-2009 The Rock, Maplewood MN
04-19-2009 Garrick Centre, Winnipeg MB
04-20-2009 The Distrikt Regina, SK
04-21-2009 Warehouse, Calgary AL
04-22-2009 Starlite Room, Edmonton AL
04-24-2009 Plaza Club, Vancouver BC
04-25-2009 Sugar Victoria BC
04-26-2009 El Corazon, Seattle WA
04-27-2009 Hawthorne Theatre, Portland OR
04-28-2009 Slims, San Francisco CA
04-30-2009 House Of Blues, Las Vegas NV
05-01-2009 House of Blues, San Diego, CA
05-02-2009 House of Blues, West Hollywood CA
05-04-2009 Gator’s, Farmington, NM
05-05-2009 Bluebird Theater, Denver CO
05-06-2009 Diamond Ballroom, Oklahoma City
05-07-2009 Ridglea Theater, Ft Worth TX
05-08-2009 Scout Bar, San Antonio TX
05-09-2009 Scout Bar, Houston TX
05-11-2009 The Garage, St. Petersburg FL
05-12-2009 Culture Room, Ft Lauderdale, FL
05-13-2009 Masquerade,Atlanta GA
05-14-2009 Headliner, Louisville KY
05-15-2009 Orange Peel, Ashville NC
05-16-2009 Volume 11, Raleigh NC
05-17-2009 Jaxx, West Springfield VA
*THE SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR AUSTRALIA promoters have added a date in New Zealand featuring NECROPHAGIST, DYING FETUS, ABORTED, THE FACELESS, RED SHORE: FROM NECROPHAGIST's MYSPACE: Mar 20 2009 7:00P
SUMMER SLAUGHTER NEW ZEALAND @ Transmassion Room Auckland
*If you live in the ARIZONA south west region and you're jonesing for some brutality, catch this New Years Eve show featuring ASESINO (featuring Dino Cazares formerly of FEAR FACTORY and DIVINE HERESY,Tony Campos of STATIC X,Emilio Marquez of POSSESSED) with VEHEMENCE and tons of other bands 12/31/08 at UB's bar in MESA. Arizona.
*The Central Illinois Metal Fest staff are gearing up for 2009's CIM as the fest will be two instead of three days: Hails to all ....Matt Bishop here from the CIM.

Just wanted to get the word out that things are moving along and we plan to have our first band announcements in mid (to end) of January with the rest of the bands to be announced in Febuary!!

WHAT WE CAN TELL YOU IS THIS...There will be 25 bands total over the 2 days and bands toward the end will get larger set times.

Vader Cabinets will once again be supplying the backline for the event and we'd like to thank ADAM of VC for his support over the years!!!!!

Besides going back to 2 days...the decision was made to CUT the number of vendor spaces by 5 or 6 to allow for more room for the fans to enjoy the show!! we plan on rotating in new vendors yearly for those who missed out on 2009!! thanks all for their support!!!

As far as the LINEUP for 2009, I am really excited as its the first year that i have alot of NEW options for bands for the event that i didn't have in years past!...we are just going to work very hard to get a solid lineup that will make this the best CIM to date...While staying 120% true to what the CIM has always stood for!! Expect some of the largest bands we have had to date as well as alot of scene favorites with a few newcomers to show support to the next generation!!!

Tickets should go on sale when the first bands are announced in January 2009!!!

Keep sending in your request for bands and and the CIM to your top friends and support!!!

Have a Happy Holidays and Keep it SICK!!!!

Matt and the CIM staff myspace. com/centralillinoismetalfest

Thanks-BBL-(with more REVIEWS), Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-