Seven Facts About the Making of Opeth's New Album "Sorceress"
Opeth singer-guitarist Mikael Akerfeldt can hardly be described as flamboyant. Intelligent, well-spoken and polite, with a droll sense of humor, the Swedish band's frontman possesses a laid-back demeanor that gives the impression that his feathers aren't easily ruffled. That doesn't mean he's above occasionally flaunting his plumage, though. The cover of Opeth's latest album, Sorceress (due Sept. 30), contains the vibrant image of a peacock roosting atop a pile of human flesh. It's a symbol that Akerfeldt deliberately choose to advertise the band's might.
"It’s probably something narcissistic, to be honest," he admits with a laugh. "Maybe not for me personally, but for us as a band, like a collective narcissism that we’re this beautiful peacock and we’re laying everything to waste."
By this juncture in its career, it's understandable that Opeth is feeling a bit, well, cocky. Earlier in 2016 it celebrated the band's 25th anniversary by reissuing its seminal companion albums, 2002's Deliverance and 2003's Damnation. For the first time, the band is releasing a project through its own label, Moderbolaget, and a licensing deal with Nuclear Blast ("We are working almost identically to how we worked with the record labels before when we were under a record contract," observes Akerfeldt) and it begins touring North America on Sept. 24, launching at Ozzfest Meets Knotfest in California and including a prestige play at New York's Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 1. A European tour follows in November. (Go here for more touring information.) And despite some dissension among fans, Sorceress, Opeth's 12th studio effort, continues the path the act has followed on its last few albums that leaves overt death metal trappings behind in favor of music that is "more like the origins of metal, like Deep Purple or maybe Black Sabbath or Rainbow," says Akerfeldt.
"I made a point with this record to make the songs as diverse as possible," he says in comparing Sorceress with 2014's Pale Communion. "I think this is a bit more coherent within the songs, but I made sure that there’s a diversity between the tracks on the record so that no two tracks would kind of blend together and that you would know which one is which, so to speak. I think it’s a bit more catchy. More singalong-y."
We also learned these tidbits about Sorceress:
Sorceress' Cover Is Both 'Beautiful And Disgusting'
The sleeve is one of Opeth's most colorful pieces of album art -- and its most gruesome. While Akerfeldt is a fan of Scottish band Nazareth's 1973 record Loud and Proud, whose cover also features a peacock, he's not sure why a picture of the bird sitting on a mound of carnage popped into his head long before he started writing Sorceress. Artist Travis Smith, who has designed multiple Opeth covers, also handled this one. Akerfeldt calls the juxtaposition of the peacock's plumage and the rotting flesh "beautiful and disgusting at the same time, which is basically what we wanted … I love weird covers if they’re smart. I wouldn’t say the Sorceress cover is the smartest cover I’ve seen in my life, but it’s lovely. The smartest disgusting cover I’ve seen is by the band Cattle Decapitation [2004's Humanure] of a cow that’s shitting out humans."
The Album's Vinyl Is Just As Flamboyant
In July, Opeth announced it was pressing a charity vinyl edition of Sorceress in pink. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Gilda's Club NY, which was founded in memory of Grammy Award-winning comedian Gilda Radner, who died of ovarian cancer in 1989. It's also available as a picture disc and in an array of colors that include mint pearl, blue, rosewood and orange. "They do so many different kinds of formats, I can't keep track, really," says Akerfeldt. As a record collector, he only cares that his copy is black. "I make sure to talk to the record label and the management and say, 'As long as we have black vinyl, you can do as many colors as you want.' "
Drummer Martin Axenrot Was A Songwriting Inspiration
Akerfeldt explains that once Opeth gets settled into a tour, Axenrot enjoys experimenting with drum beats during sound check. "I was thinking, 'I want him to play like that, like having fun.' The reason why I kind of put a little bit more focus on him as opposed to the other guys is because once you have that foundation of the song, once you have the drums down, if the drums are good, you have a better chance the rest is going to be great, too."
Akerfeldt's Now More Into Singing Than Screaming
The singer wanted to keep exploring his singing capabilities on Sorceress, which is the third consecutive album (after 2011's Heritage and Pale Communion) where he employs a traditional style instead of death metal growls. Akerfeldt prefers to do what's best for the song instead of screaming simply because he did so on previous albums. After consuming death metal for 20-plus years, he doesn't draw much inspiration from the genre anymore. With clean singing, he can "expand more and learn more, and there’s more to learn with that type of singing. You’re never fully taught, so to speak, as a singer," he observes. "But when it comes to the screams, I think there was a time where I was as good as I could get and felt like I was kind of going downhill and getting worse at it because my heart really wasn’t in it."
Sorceress Isn't About Woman-Bashing
Despite the implications that the title may carry, the album isn't intent on catering to the stereotype of females using their sexuality to wreak havoc. While the downsides of relationships did play a role in its creation -- "I have had a rough couple years when I’ve been thinking a lot about these things and therapy and that kind of stuff" -- Akerfeldt "didn't want to go all bitter" with the lyrics. "It’s an easy target to go for the evil woman, you know, and I tried to avoid that as much as I could. But there’s a little bit of that in there because it made a good lyric," he concedes with a chuckle.
But Yes, Sometimes, Love Stinks
"A positive emotion does come with a lot of negative side effects -- at least, it has for me," muses Akerfeldt about relationships. "Even if something I really need in my life is love, and loving, it has found me many times when I wonder if it’s doing more damage than good." However, he also realizes, "I don’t really feel good without love in my life, and I need that. [When I was writing], I was drawing inspirations from those kind of mental breakdowns that you have in the middle of something that’s ultimately a beautiful thing."
Opeth's Branded Beer Crowned The Studio Rider
Opeth introduced its XXV Anniversary Imperial Stout in 2015 and its Communion Pale Ale in April. Akerfeldt calls the ale "the best IPA [India pale ale] I have ever had in my life, and that's not because it says 'Opeth.' " When it was time to record Sorceress, the band made sure it had ample provisions in the studio. "Even before we started thinking about what guitars we were going to bring, we made calls to make sure there’s going to be beer for us," he says with a laugh. "I think we went through six boxes of the ale. We didn’t have any stout. That stout is really strong. It’s like 9-point something. Like if you have one of them, you don't really need to eat for a week and you also get very drunk.”
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Says His Cancer is in Remission
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi says that his cancer is in remission.
The Birmingham Mail reports that the heavy metal guitar legend revealed the news during the unveiling of a plaque at the United Kingdom’s Spire Specialist Care Centre, where he has been receiving treatment. Iommi officially unveiled the award, the Macmillian Quality Environment Mark, which the center received in acknowledgement of its high standard of patient care.
Iommi praised the center’s “warm and welcoming environment” and called the staff “friendly and helpful.”
“I can’t thank them enough for what they have done for me and others like me,” he said.
Iommi also noted that he would need to remain vigilant for the rest of his life about the cancer’s possible return by having blood tests every six weeks, along with regular checkups. “But the availability of a facility like the Specialist Care Centre makes it so much easier. They’re all lovely here!”
The guitarist revealed in January 2012 that he was diagnosed as being in the early stages of lymphoma, just a few months after Black Sabbath announced it was writing and recording a new album. That effort, 13, was the first in more than 30 years with the classic lineup of Iommi, singer Ozzy Osbourne, drummer Bill Ward and bassist Geezer Butler. The Rick Rubin-produced set debuted on the Billboard 200 at No. 1 with 155,000 sold (according to Nielsen Music), marking the group’s only No. 1 album.
Black Sabbath reportedly had to withdraw as a headliner for the 2012 Coachella Valley and Arts Festival due to Iommi’s diagnosis and returned to the road in earnest in 2013-2014, arranging the dates on the world tour to allow for Iommi to receive cancer treatments. (Ward wound up sitting out both the album and the tour due to a contact dispute.)
The band is currently on its farewell tour, which it announced in September 2015. Their last U.S. show is set for Nov. 12 in San Antonio, with the very last performances ever slated for Feb. 2 and 4, 2017, in Sabbath's hometown at the Birmingham Genting Arena in England. (Ward has not rejoined the band for this tour, either.) Source: BillBoard
2016-07-27
Blue Oyster Cult & The Clash Producer Sandy Pearlman Dead at 72
Veteran rock producer Sandy Pearlman died on Tuesday morning (July 26) at age 72 after a long struggle following a cerebral hemorrhage he suffered in December, according to his longtime friend Robert Duncan. Pearlman was best known for producing nine albums by hard rock icons Blue Öyster Cult -- including their first five releases and a co-producing credit on their iconic hit the No. 12 1976 track "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" -- as well as The Dictators "Go Girl Crazy!" and The Clash's first U.S. release, "Give 'Em Enough Rope". In addition to working behind the boards, Pearlman also managed BÖC, Romeo Void, The Dictators and, briefly, Dio-era Black Sabbath. He was president of 415 Records and vice president of pioneering 1990s online music service e-music.
Pearlman's friend Duncan, announced the news in a Facebook post, writing, "Sandy Pearlman, poet, writer, songwriter, producer, manager, professor, polymath, visionary, passed peacefully, surrounded by love, at 12:30 am, July 26, 2016, in Marin County, California. A celebration of his exceptional life will be announced later." Duncan set up a GoFundMe page in June to help raise money for Pearlman's medical costs after what Duncan said was a hemorrhage that left his friend of five decades "unable to walk, talk or fully comprehend his circumstances and in need of enormously expensive care." Source: BillBoard
He is the world's oldest heavy metal performer and now Christopher Lee has released a new album to coincide with his 92nd birthday.
Metal Knight is a mini album featuring seven tracks, two of which are covers from the Man Of La Mancha musical which is based on the character Don Quixote.
Sir Christopher said: "As far as I am concerned, Don Quixote is the most metal fictional character that I know. Single-handed, he is trying to change the world, regardless of any personal consequences. It is a wonderful character to sing."
He has uploaded a YouTube video in which he explains the songs, including The Impossible Dream and My way, popularised by Frank Sinatra.
The Lord Of The Rings star started his second career a decade ago when he worked with the Italian symphonic metal band, Rhapsody of Fire.
"I associate heavy metal with fantasy because of the tremendous power that the music delivers," he has said.
His roles in films such as Dracula, The Wicker man and The Man With The Golden Gun are thought to have inspired metal songs.
In June 2010, he received the Spirit of Metal awards at the Golden Gods Awards from Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi for his work in Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross and his contribution to metal themes on the silver screen.
Last Christmas, his rendition of Jingle Hell (Bells) achieved number 18 in the Billboard Charts, making him the oldest performer - at 91 - ever to chart.
Metal Knight is available now from all digital music stores. Source: Ananova
2012-11-02
Black Sabbath heading "Down Under" after 40 years
Heavy metal legend Black Sabbath have announced their first Australian tour in nearly 40 years.
Original band members Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi have finally confirmed the rumours they will perform "Down Under" next year for the first time since 1974.
Entertainment company Live Nation had whipped fans into a frenzy by taking to Twitter.com on Wednesday to post teaser clues about a major announcement, and it then emerged the Paranoid hitmakers will be returning to Australia for a series of gigs.
Black Sabbath will be playing concerts in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in April. Source: Ananova
2010-08-05
Ozzy Says "It's Very, Very Possible Original Sabbath Will Reunite To Make New Album
Ozzy Osbourne visited the KNAC.COM studios this afternoon (Wednesday, August 4) to chat with Junkman about Ozzfest, Osbourne's new album ("Scream") and everything else going on in Ozzy-land.
When asked about his future plans, Ozzy remarked he wanted to write another book and possibly call it "I'm Still Ozzy". He also said he'd like to make a movie based on his current book, "I Am Ozzy", and joked that actor Denzel Washington could play him. He then added, "It's very, very possible that the original Black Sabbath members are gonna finally get together and do the ultimate Sabbath album. And we're gonna do a tour, I think. When, I don't know. I spoke to Bill Ward (original Sabbath drummer) yesterday, and we both say we never say "never" anymore." Source: DarkSide.ru
2010-07-27
Alice Cooper, The Runaways Re-Record Tracks Exclusively For "Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock"
Legendary rockers Alice Cooper and The Runaways went back into the studio to re-record "No More Mr. Nice Guy" and "Cherry Bomb", respectively, for fans to rock out to when Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock is released this September.
"I AM a Warrior of Rock! Younger fans getting exposed to true classic rock songs is one of my personal crusades," said Alice Cooper in a statement. "The new audience listening to the classic songs of today, like 'No More Mr. Nice Guy', will hopefully be inspired to write the classic songs of tomorrow."
He added, "'No More Mr. Nice Guy' is one of those songs that, it was me screaming back at the public. At the time I was guilty of every single thing that was wrong with America. And then I said, 'OK, that does it. No more Mr. Nice Guy. The gloves are off.' And they said, 'You mean you were being a nice guy?' And I said, 'Yeah. I can get a lot worse.' And it ended up being one of those songs everyone connected to."
An exclusive Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock video announcement featuring commentary from both The Runaways and Alice Cooper can be viewed below.
In Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock, join with friends on an epic rock journey to save rock n' roll. Featuring the most music ever in a Guitar Hero game with an impressive 90-plus-track setlist and a host of all-new gameplay features, living room legends and their friends can strum, drum and wail in the most immersive music videogame experience to date. Delivering the quintessential rock music collection that focuses on guitar-shredding hits from bands such as Black Sabbath, Slipknot and Megadeth and larger-than-life band anthems from Queen, Muse and KISS, players can unleash more rewards and unlockable content than ever before in Guitar Hero: Warriors Of Rock's Quest Mode, the franchise's first ever story-based mode, and Quickplay+, which invites challenge-starved fanatics to test their rock skills.
Running on the powerful Guitar Hero engine that has been expanded and refined and with encores from the critically-acclaimed and fan favorite gameplay features that made Guitar Hero one of the most popular franchises of all-time — such as Party Play, Competitive modes and any combination of up to four instruments — the game offers a complete interactive and connected experience bringing friends and foes to the stage in the ultimate rock music experience.
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is being developed by Neversoft Entertainment for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation3 computer entertainment system and by Vicarious Visions for the Wii system from Nintendo. The game is rated "T" (Teen - Lyrics, Mild Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes) by the ESRB. Source: DarkSide.ru
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on June 4, Ozzy Osbourne told The Pulse of Radio recently that a lawsuit between him and guitarist Tony Iommi over the use of the Black Sabbath name has been settled and that everything is now okay between them.
Osbourne and Iommi have now issued the following joint statement on the matter:
"Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi of the legendary heavy metal band Black Sabbath have amicably resolved their problems over the ownership of the Black Sabbath name and court proceedings in New York have been discontinued. Both parties are glad to put this behind them and to cooperate together for the future and would like it to be known that the issue was never personal, it was always business."
The original Sabbath lineup of Ozzy, Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward has not toured together since the summer of 2005, and last convened for their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in early 2006. Source: DarkSide.ru
2010-06-24
Osbourne's health fears over tour
Ageing rock icon Ozzy Osbourne fears he will be unable to cope with the pressures of his upcoming world tour - insisting he will scrap the gigs if his health starts to suffer.
Black Sabbath star, who previously endured a lengthy battle with alcohol and drug addiction, is due to perform in countries including the U.K., North America, Japan, Israel and Russia later this year.
Osbourne has previously insisted he is healthy enough to carrying on making music for years to come, saying, "I recently went for a medical; my doctors gave me a full bill of health."
But the 61 year old has now admitted he has concerns about touring the globe.
He tells Kerrang!, "Back in the '70s with Sabbath, a long tour was about eight weeks. Now in my 60s I have to do 18 months! If it starts to play on my health, I'll think twice about it." Source: Ananova
2010-06-16
Ozzfest heading back to Britain
Ozzy Osbourne's longrunning touring music festival Ozzfest is heading back to Britain for the first time in five years for a one-off indoors event.
The concert, which was set up by the Black Sabbath rocker and his wife Sharon in 1996, has taken place in both America and Europe since its inception, and was last held in Osbourne's native U.K. in 2005.
Now the rocker has announced the shows will be coming back to Britain this autumn for an indoor Ozzfest at London's O2 Arena on 18 September.
Osbourne will headline the show with Korn, Murderdolls and Skindred, while additional acts for a second stage have yet to be announced.
Osbourne says, "It means a lot to bring Ozzfest back to the U.K. This is the first time that we're bringing Ozzfest indoors. The O2 is the perfect place to hold a festival. Let it rain, let it hail, let it thunder, because we'll be rocking inside." Source: Ananova
2010-05-27
Dave Mustaine Remembers Ronnie James Dio
During an appearance on this past Monday's (May 24) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn, Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (Dio, Heaven & Hell, Black Sabbath, Rainbow), who passed away on May 16 after a six-month battle with cancer.
"Everybody that's ever met Ronnie, they've got different types of stories," Mustaine said. "We've heard types of stories about his voice and how great he was as a man. And we've heard stories about his different lineups that he's been with.
"One of the things that I remember him most for was "Sixteenth Century Greensleeves" and "Man On The Silver Mountain", which was the first record that I'd ever gotten from him with Rainbow guitarist - Ritchie Blackmore.
"We had gone out on tour with him when Megadeth's "So Far, So Good, So What" came out and it was really, really making a statement, because we had broken the Top 200 with thrash metal, and nobody really knew what thrash metal was at the time.
"I remember talking to Ronnie - we were in catering - and I go, "Hey, Ronnie, I just wanna thank you for taking us out on tour." He goes, "Yeah, man. Thanks to you for coming, too." And I said, "No. I mean, really. Thanks. It's really cool." And he goes, "Look, we could both sit here and give each other handjobs or we could smoke this joint. What do you think?" And I was like, "Well..." So, needless to say, we smoked a joint and I passed on the handjob." Source: DarkSide.ru
2010-05-25
Rocker Dio dies
Heavy metal rocker Ronnie James Dio has lost his battle with stomach cancer. He was 67.
The Heaven & Hell star passed away at a hospital in Houston, Texas on Sunday.
His wife Wendy initially denied internet reports the rocker had died earlier in the day, but revealed he was "not doing good" - and now his partner admits she is heartbroken over the loss of her beloved husband.
In a statement to Blabbermouth.net, she says, "Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. (on Sunday) 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away.
"Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."
Born Ronald James Padavona in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to an Italian family in 1942, he changed his name to Dio after mafia member Johnny Dio.
He found fame in 1957 with The Vegas Kings; the group changed their name several times before disbanding in 1967. He then went on to front Elf with guitarist pal Nick Pantas before forming another band, Rainbow.
In 1979, Dio joined Black Sabbath, replacing Ozzy Osbourne, but after just three years he quit to form the band Dio, with drummer Vinny Appice. They went on to enjoy great success, releasing ten studio albums.
In recent years, Dio and Appice rejoined Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler to tour under the moniker Heaven & Hell, and he was also inducted into the Rock Walk of Fame in Hollywood in 2007.
Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer last year and his health had worsened over the last few months, with Heaven & Hell announcing just weeks ago that they were cancelling all summer dates as a result of his deteriorating health.
Dio is survived by his wife Wendy, his adopted son Dan, and two grandchildren. Source: Ananova
2009-09-01
Heaven & Hell Is Not Breaking Up: Says DIO's Management
The management for legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (Heaven & Hell, Black Sabbath, Rainbow, DIO) has released the following statement to blabbermouth.net:
"[We] just want to quash any rumors that Heaven & Hell have broken up. [Heaven & Hell guitarist] Tony Iommi has to have surgery on his hand and [needs] some down time for recovery. Therefore DIO will be performing some dates in the U.K. and Europe in November/December during this time off. Heaven & Hell are already making plans for dates next year."
In a recent interview with The Aquarian Weekly, Iommi stated about his upcoming surgery, "I've got to have an operation on my hand, and that's sort of a major thing I need to get done and I've been putting it off now. So we're going to have some time off while I get that done. That'll be a bit of a break, I think. Not for everybody, but it'll be some time off from touring for me for sure."
When asked what happened to his hand, Iommi replied, "The cartilage is gone from the thumb in my fingering hand. It's been like that now, to be honest, for a year and I've been taking anti-inflammatories and all sorts of stuff to try and calm it down, but it's inevitable I've got to have the operation because the bone is rubbing on the bone. Funny enough, I talked to Eddie Van Halen this morning, because he's had the same sort of problem, so I'm seeing him to have a chat about what happened to him. He thinks it's very successful, so we'll see." Source: DarkSide.ru
2005-06-30
Iomi And Butler To Guest On 'Headbanger's Ball' - June 30, 2005
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi (guitar) and Geezer Butler (bass) will tape an appearance on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" when they are in New York next month during their Ozzfest tour. The show will be broadcast on Saturday, July 23 at 10:00 p.m.
As previously reported, Iommi and Butler will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Wednesday, July 20. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out RocklineRadio.com.
Black Sabbath have been confirmed as the headliners of this year's Ozzfest beginning on July 15 in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Source: BlabberMouth
2005-03-24
Ozzy's marriage 'not perfect'
Ozzy Osbourne says his marriage to Sharon is not perfect.
The former Black Sabbath frontman says he has more than his fair share of tempestuous arguments with his wife reports IOL.com.
Ozzy said: "Sharon and I have come pretty close to going our separate ways on a couple of occasions, but we've managed to sort things out. I'm not going to be one of those people who says they've been living together for 50 years and never had a cross word.
"Some days everything we do p**ses each other off. It's not like we have this idyllic life." Source: Ananova
2004-07-28
Black Sabbath 'ditch anti-Bush images'
Black Sabbath have reportedly ditched anti-Bush images in a video montage that was due to accompany their set on the Ozzfest tour.
Drummer Bill Ward has already said the images, which juxtapose Bush with Hitler with the words '"same sh*t, different a**hole", did not reflect his views, says Launch.
But the band have denied they are bowing to political pressure by removing the images completely.
They say the images, which also featured Bush with a clown's nose, have been edited out because they were distracting.
Black Sabbath front man Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon met President Bush at a White House dinner in 2002.
Ozzfest's organisers have issued a statement saying the clip is "a video montage of conflicts and war protests from the last century to today with stock footage secured from third parties".
They add: "The image of President Bush and Hitler is taken from a CNN news feature that shows a protestor holding a sign with President Bush and Hitler.
"The video is part of a musical performance and the images should not be taken out of context." Source: Ananova
Ageing rock icon 
During an appearance on this past Monday's (May 24) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn, 
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