DROWNING POOL STATES " Its Song Was 'Misinterpreted' In Connection With Arizona Shooting

Texas nu metal band DROWNING POOL have commented on the news reports that the 22-year-old man under arrest in Saturday's massacre in Arizona had listed as a "favorite" on his YouTube channel a video featuring the band's song "Bodies" as its relentless soundtrack.
FROM BLABBERMOUTH.NET and THE WASHINGTON POST:
FROM DROWNING POOL:
Texas modern metal/hard rock act Drowning Pool has posted a follow-up statement online in response to the recent Arizona shooting tragedy: “We’d like to thank our fans for all of their support yesterday, and once again offer our thoughts to the victims and their families. “Jared Lee Loughner is clearly a very disturbed individual. “The Washington Post ran an article on ‘Bodies’ and the Tucson shootings. But instead of telling the whole story, the writer decided to edit what we had to say in order to make it seem like we were somehow responsible for what happened last weekend. He left out some really important facts. “Where did the part about us performing for the troops go? Where was the mention of us helping to pass a bill in support of our soldiers? “If you want to let readers form their own opinions of who we are and what we support, include all of the info! “We find it inappropriate to imply that our song or rock music in general is to blame for this tragic event. It is premature to make this assumption without having all the facts in the case. It is just as likely that this horrible act was caused by the irresponsible and violent rhetoric used by mainstream media outlets such as the Washington Post. “Listening to Drowning Pool music does not make you a bad person. Misleading people does.”
FROM THE WASHINGTON POST:
The alleged gunman, Jared Lee Loughner, fatally shot six people and injured 14 others, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., who was holding a public event in Tucson for constituents.

Loughner had an unofficial video featuring "Bodies" playing in the background while a masked man burns the American flag listed as a favorite on his YouTube channel, leading some media commentators to speculate that the killer was influenced by the song.

In a statement released online Monday evening, DROWNING POOL said: "We were devastated this weekend to learn of the tragic events that occurred in Arizona and that our music has been misinterpreted, again.

"'Bodies' was written about the brotherhood of the mosh pit and the respect people have for each other in the pit. If you push others down, you have to pick them back up. It was never about violence. It's about a certain amount of respect and a code.

"We've performed for the troops overseas several times in places like Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. Through our song 'Soldiers', we were able to create a petition that helped pass the Lane Evans Mental Health Care Reform Bill, which we presented to then-Senator Barack Obama.

"We've been lucky enough to have some of the biggest success of our career with our new album and we want to continue to spread positivity for the future, not dwell on negativity. For someone to put out a video misinterpreting a song about a mosh pit as fuel for a violent act shows just how sick they really are. We support those who do what they can to keep America safe.

"Our hearts go out to the victims and their families of this terrible tragedy."

According to the Washington Post, "Bodies" was used as a tool of torture at Guantanamo Bay in 2003 when it was played repeatedly to "stress" detainee Mohamedou Ould Slahi. The song has also been a battlefield anthem for U.S. troops and professional wrestlers and fighters.

"You're never sure what caused an individual to commit a specific act," Brad Bushman, a communications and psychology professor at Ohio State University, told the Washington Post. "But I've been doing research on violent media for 20 years, and the evidence is that it leads to aggressive behavior. It's not the only factor that leads to violence, but it's one of them."

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-ITP states RIP, and a solid recovery to all those effected by this Arizona tragedy- \m/ -l-

ITP V.011: ONLY ONE PER COFFIN: RIP Benedikt Bjarnason MOURNING CARESS

Münster, Germany-based melodic death metal act MOURNING CARESS has issued the following update as the bands guitarist Benedikt Bjarnason (1978 - 2010) has passed away to cancer:
FROM MOURNING CARESS MYSPACE:

"Still words cannot describe our feelings.

"On December 29th, 2010 our friend and longtime guitarist Benedikt Bjarnason died [a the age of 32].

"He stepped out of the band January 2009 due to many obligations, mainly work-related.

"In spring 2010 he got diagnosed with cancer. But in spite of his positive attitude, distinctive humor, courage and immense will to defeat the disease, he lost this battle.

"We will never forget you.

"Rest in peace, brother. See you on the other side!"

MOURNING CARESS's latest album, "Inner Exile", was released in 2008 via Restrain Records. The CD was recorded and mixed at Soundlodge Studio and was mastered at DMS in Germany.

If you would like to share your thoughts and / or memories about Benedikt
or your text of condolence for his family and friends:
www.melanchoholics.de/..condolence.php
Thanks-R.I.P. Benedikt Bjarnason-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

ITP SOCIAL JUSTICE: NEW JERSEY (USA) LEGISLATES ANTI BULLYING LAW

New Jersey, USA's governor has signed and legislated a tough anti bullying law.
FROM THE WASHINGTON POST:
NJ governor signs tough law to fight bullying


TRENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey's governor has signed an anti-bullying bill that gay rights advocates say is the toughest law of its kind in the nation.

The issue has gotten more attention since a Rutgers University student killed himself this fall after his roommate allegedly captured his liaison with another man on a webcam.

The law requires anti-bullying programs in public schools and requires college codes of conduct to address bullying. It updates a law that's been on the books in the state since 2001. Gov. Chris Christie's office has confirmed that he signed the bill Wednesday.

The gay rights group Garden State Equality and the bill's sponsor, state Sen. Diane Allen, are praising Christie for signing the law.
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

MetalSucks Launches The AMON AMARTH Viking Beard Contest; Grow Some Gnarly Hair; Win A Rad Prize Pack!

Swedish Viking death metal warriors AMON AMARTH in partnership with METALSUCKS have initiated a contest: Viking Beard Contest; Grow Some Gnarly Hair; Win A Rad Prize Pack!
FROM EARSPLIT PR:
In conjunction with the release of AMON AMARTH’s Surtur Rising full-length, slated for release this March via Metal Blade Records, MetalSucks has launched the official Viking beard contest! Inspired by the magnificent mane of vocalist Johan Hegg, the contest will run from now until the record’s release date and be judged by the folks at MetalSucks and the band.

THE RULES:

For the boys:

Step 1) Send MetalSucks a completely clean-shaven picture of yourself NOW — before Tuesday, January 11th at 11:59pm EST — holding up a sign that says “MetalSucks” and the date. Send all entries to news [at] metalsucks [dot] net with the subject AMON AMARTH Viking Beard Contest.

Step 2) Grow a beard.

Step 3) On March 29th, the day Surtur Rising is released, send team MetalSucks a new picture of yourself… same deal: Hold up a sign with “MetalSucks” and the date, only this time you’ll also need to write a secret passcode on your sign that will be revealed on MetalSucks on March 29th.

For the ladies:

The same as above, but for your armpits or leg hair! MetalSucks will be choosing one male winner and one female winner, both with an identical prize pack, so the playing field is equal for everyone.

Prize packs include: A lock from Johan Hegg’s beard, the “super duper fan edition” of Surtur Rising (of which only a limited number will be made), a drumhead signed by the whole band and more….
For additional info, visit the official contest page HERE.

More on Surtur Rising:
Surtur Rising marks AMON AMARTH’s eighth studio release and undoubtedly one of 2011’s most anticipated albums by fans and critics alike. Surtur Rising is the follow-up to the highly acclaimed 2008 release, Twilight Of The Thunder God, which landed the #7 spot in Revolver Magazine’s Top 20 Albums of 2008 and what MetalSucks called a ”bottomless gauntlet of riffs that the band endlessly takes gargantuan swigs from, sounding both lush and emotive as well as skull crushingly heavy… every goddamn one is a chest-beating anthem.” Outburn declared how Twilight Of The Thunder God “will render you nothing short of ecstatic” and Time Out New York noted that “AMON AMARTH plays some of the most unabashedly epic metal you’re likely to find these days.

Further details on Surtur Rising to come. Stay tuned.

http://www.myspace.com/amonamarth
http://www.amonamarth.com
http://www.facebook.com/AmonAmarthBand?v=app_19935916616
http://twitter.com/amonamarthband
http://www.metalblade.com
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

NEGURA BUNGET REFLECT ON 2010

Romanian black metal legends NEGURA BUNGET have sent this update, looking back on 2010 and forward to 2011.
FROM NEGURA BUNGET MYSPACE:
2010 was the most intense year in the history of the band. Two albums released, Măiestrit on Prophecy Production and Vîrstele pămîntului on Code666 Records, followed by a long European tour as headliners (Spirit of the Land Tour - 47 dates), another tour in autumn (Black Trolls Over Europe - 10 dates), some festivals in between (including Hellfest), some line-up changes (guitarists Corb and Spin were replaced by Urzit and Fulmineos), a MCD to symbolically end our 10 years cooperation with Code666 Records and a lot of work, all make this year special and unforgettable.
Figures for 2010: 72 gigs played, 2 European Tours as headliners, more than 50.000 km of driving on our van, 66 answered interviews, more than 10.000 CD's sold.
We thank everybody who helped us in any way, and we promise we are already focusing on making 2011 even more special!
The firsts signs are here already - 2011 marks 15 years of Negură Bunget, so all our activities will celebrate this anniversary. We already have the release of the Live DVD - Focul Viu set for March, the April tour along Enslaved (which includes a special performance at Ragnarok Festival) and some summer festivals (of which Party San is already announced). 2011 will also develop one of our most ambitious project, The Transilvanian Trilogy. We hope to meet again as many of you as possible and meanwhile we wish meaningful experiences in the year ahead..
Stay Black!

You can now follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/negurabunget and ReverbNation: www.reverbnation.com/negurăbunget
NEGURA BUNGET TUNE WIDGET FROM REVERBNATION:





Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN ANNOUNCE SPRING 2011 U.S. TOUR WITH DEFTONES

New Jersey math/metal metal core warriors THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN have announced a U.S. spring 2011 tour with California nu metallers DEFTONES.
FROM THE DILLENGER ESCAPE PLAN:
Apr. 14 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
Apr. 16 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
Apr. 18 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
Apr. 22 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Apr. 25 - Kansas City, MO - Harrah's
Apr. 26 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
Apr. 28 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
Apr. 29 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
Apr. 30 - Chicago, IL - Riviera Theatre
May 01 - Detroit, MI - Fillmore Theatre
May 04 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
May 05 - Hampton, NH - Hampton Beach Casino
May 06 - Providence, RI - Lupo's
May 07 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
May 09 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
May 10 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
May 11 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
May 13 - New York, NY - Best Buy Theater
May 14 - New York, NY - Best Buy Theater

More shows will be announced soon.
VIDEO BELOW: THE MAKING OF IRE WORKS PART 4:

The Dillinger Escape Plan Making Of Ire Works Webisode 4

The Dillinger Escape Plan | Myspace Music Videos
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ITP V.011

BTW, Happy NEW YEAR (2011) from ITP V.011 as it now 2011. We'll be coming back later on the regular next week with more extreme metal news. Hang with us. Slight title change in this journal to represent the new year, as we're moving up from ITP V.010 to V.011. Remember, ITP V.011 journal entries may be sporadic at best, because my 'puter is in storage. Slowly but surely, we'll be back to regularly scheduled updates. ITP will be UPDATING syndicates with the journal title change from V.010 to V.011 within a week to 10 days.
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