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Topic: News Flash - say hi to The Multiverse!
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Skul
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posted October 08, 2002 21:06
   
This's from Blabbermouth...VOIVOD To Issue 'The Multiverse' In March - Oct. 8, 2002
VOIVOD have set The Multiverse as the title of their 13th studio album, which is scheduled to be recorded and mixed at The Plant in Sausalito, CA from October 13 through November 13, 2002. Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted has officially confirmed his role as the group's latest addition alongside original VOIVOD vocalist Snake (a.k.a. Denis Belanger), guitarist Piggy (a.k.a. Denis D'Amour), and drummer Away (a.k.a. Michel Langevin). Jasonic (Newsted's new given moniker) will also serve as producer for the metal legends' upcoming release on the Chophouse Records label (in association with Surfdog Records). Longtime friends and pioneers of metal music, the four musicians first began working together at Newsted's Chophouse studio in 1995, intent on keeping the music alive between busy touring schedules. However, with his recent departure from METALLICA in January 2001, Newsted was free to work on a myriad of projects, which could now be more than just hobbies. Commented Newsted: "Those who know VOIVOD respect VOIVOD around the globe! This is the new beginning for all of us. We're the same age, raised on the same music. We've been through a lot of similar situations. All four of us are having such a good time writing our metal music together, in one room — bashing it out, it's real again!!" The Multiverse is tentatively due to be issued on March 4th, 2003. In other news, contrary to previous reports, VOIVOD will NOT be touring North America during January/February as part of a five-band package also featuring NILE, NAPALM DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and THE BERZERKER. Instead, the quartet are planning on embarking on a headlining tour of the U.S. and Europe shortly following the album's release.
------------------------------------- Did i just read that they dropped off the tour? (or werent in it in the first place, same difference) I really shouldve started to take bets when i said they'd drop off the tour soon (tho Notiall did put a 10$ down i think, did you, dear?). Sorry for you guys in the states who wanted to see them in january. I just knew it was too good to be true. I hate to say "told ya so", but, i told ya so.
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X-D
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posted October 09, 2002 13:12
Well, this is interesting news indeed! I suppose it makes more sense with them touring later rather than sooner, at a time when you think they'd be putting the finishing touches on the album. I too would much rather see Voivod as a headlining act rather than squeezed between a bunch of death metal. A Voivod headlining tour similiar to what Kreator has been pulling off would be most excellent! Pick one more old school thrash band and a hot new band (MASTODON!), and hit the road!So, this announcement means Newsted is a permanent member now? Wow, that's an eyebrow raiser! That must mean that the chemistry during pre-production sessions was good! Which is obviously good for all of us! My anticipation grows! Don't know much about the Surfdog connection except that it seems to be Newsted's distro hookup as he used them for the Echobrain release... which is everywhere! I notice the Butthole Surfers are on their roster too, which isn't a bad sign. I think Hexonxonx is right on the money about these ever growing metal labels such as Century Media. I've been hearing fucked up stories about band's dealings with Century Media, Earache, Sanctuary, and Roadrunner... all labels that are starting to see dollar signs as a driving force instead of artistic integrity.
Voivod just needs good distrubution, publicity, and tour support! No artistic or directional guidence needed!
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Mezcalhead
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posted October 10, 2002 06:29
I thought this was great. Made the top new stories in Rolling Stone:
Newsted Joins VoivodFormer Metallica bassist lands new gig
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Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has officially joined Canadian metal stalwarts Voivod and will play on and produce the band's next record.
Since leaving Metallica in January 2001 for "private and personal reasons, and the physical damage I've done to myself over the years while playing the music I love," Newsted has busied himself with an array of projects including EchoBrain, a group that began performing in 2001 and released a self-titled album earlier this year. He also produced Second Sight, the third album by Texas hard rockers, Speedealer. Newsted's relationship with Voivod started in 1995, and he had done some writing for the band previously. After fourteen years as the "new guy" in Metallica, Newsted has already earned his Voivod nickname -- "Jasonic" -- joining singer Denis "Snake" Belanger, guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour and drummer Michael "Away" Langevin. The group has pulled together an unlucky thirteen tracks to record for their thirteenth album, The Multiverse, which they will begin recording next week and into November. A spring 2003 release is planned on Newsted's Chophouse Records (through Surfdog Records). "This is the new beginning for all of us," Newsted said. "We're the same age, raised on the same music. We've been through a lot of similar situations. All four of us are having such a good time writing our metal music together, in one room -- bashing it out, it's real again!" ANDREW DANSBY
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The Neverman
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posted October 10, 2002 08:15
"It's real again"...These few words grow my anticipation for the new record like never before. To me, "real again" refers to the glorious era of KT and DH. Whaddia'll say?
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posted October 10, 2002 08:46
