4th April 2002

Deadsy, featuring frontman P. Exeter Blue I (aka Elijah Blue, son of actress/singer Cher and Gregg Allman), shot a video for the track 'The Key to Gramercy Park' at Hayvenhurst Studios in Van Nuys, California with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst in the director's chair. The song, which comes off the group's long-delayed Commencement CD, includes additional vocals from Korn frontman Jonathan Davis.

Commencement is due to be released on May 14th through Dreamworks Records.

Staind have tapped Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst to direct the video for their upcoming single "Epiphany". The shoot is expected to take place shortly, with the video beginning airing late this month/early next month.

Slaves On Dope have finnished recording their upcoming demo, produced by Troy Vanluuen (APC) and currently being mixed by Jason Slater (Snake River Conspiracy).  The Slaves have just headed back home to Montreal for vacation before coming back to showcase in May.

This years Locobazooka Tour is continuing to take shape, bands rumored to appear on the bill so far include:
Filter
Powerman 5000
Sevendust
Static-X
Nonpoint
Mushroomhead
Fu Manchu
Gravity Kills
Reveille
Earshot
36 Crazyfists

P.O.D.'s new single "Boom" is now set to impact at radio on April 09th. The track will serve as the third single from the bands latest offering, "Satellite".

TRUSTcompany have set "The Lonely Position Of Neutral" as the title to their upcoming Geffen debut, expected out in June. The song "Downfall" is tentatively being eyed as the first single from the effort. For now, you can check out a handful of tracks from the album here.

Snapcase have now set "Pariahs 3210" as the tentative title to their upcoming new album, expected out in September through Victory. The effort is expected to be a concept album and is currently being recorded with producer Brian McTernan (Cave In, The Movielife).

According to MTV.com, Dave Mustaine's decision to leave disband Megadeth was “triggered by a series of episodes that date back to the beginning of the year. In January, he relapsed after over a decade of sobriety, a friend of the band said. He checked into a rehabilitation center in Texas, where he sustained an injury that caused severe nerve damage to his left arm and hand, endangering his ability to perform.”

Union Underground will issue a live EP through Columbia Records on June 11th. The full track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. ...An Education In Rebellion*
02. South Texas Death Ride*
03. Turn Me On (Mr. Deadman) *
04. Killing the Fly**
05. Revolution Man**
06. Bitter***

*recorded live at Sunken Gardens Theatre - San Antonio, TX, April 29, 2001
**recorded live at Mile High Stadium - Denver, CO, June 21, 2001
*** recorded live at Hammerstein Ballroom – NYC, November 24, 2000

29th March 2002

Deftones bassist Chi Cheng recently spoke to Rolling Stone about the bands upcoming new album, "Lovers", which the group plan to begin recording shortly at their own home studio with producer Terry Date (Incubus, Pantera). Here's what he had to say:
"We definitely want to put out a very energetic, very upbeat, fast album. We've proven that we can musically go in any direction we want, and we want to get kind of heavy on this one. We spent three or four months, each of us, working on our little solo projects and now we're all kind of like, 'These fucking side projects! We need to wrap them up and get back to our main focus, which is the Deftones.' Chino is trying to finish Team Sleep. I don't know how many bands Stephen's got on the side now... I can't even keep track. Everyone's trying to get their personal life in order before we jump into the whole mess of an album cycle and touring and everything else."
The band hope to release the album this fall through Maverick/Warner and are expected to begin touring around the same time, possibly as part of this years Pledge Of Allegiance Tour, which is slated to kick off in mid-October and is reportedly eyeing System Of A Down, Disturbed, Queens Of The Stone Age and Taproot for the bill.

Soulfly have tentatively lined up Terry Date (Deftones, Soundgarden) to mix their upcoming new album, "III". The effort is slated for a June 25th release through Roadrunner/Island/Def Jam.

Papa Roach have lined up the track "She Loves Me Not" as the first single from their upcoming new album "Lovehatetragedy", due out on June 18th through Dreamworks. The single, a brand new version of the track which originally surfaced on the bands earlier demos, will impact at radio on May 06th and a video for it is said to be in the works.

28th March 2002

Now that the unamed RATM/Chris Cornell project has become defunct, Ozz Fest has a voting poll for a selection of replacement bands, to check them out and vote click here.

Former Ozzy Osbourne/Motley Crue drummer Randy Castillo reportedly passed away 
tuesday 26th March due to complications stemming from his long-running battle with cancer. Castillo was 51 years old.

Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx posted the following message at www.motley.com following Randy's death: “You used to joke around with me all the time, saying that we had 'dented halo's'. I'll miss you my friend, and I love you.”

Prior to his passing, Castillo was reportedly working with ex-Alice In Chains bassist Mike Inez and an undisclosed guitarist in a new project, which was in the process of writing music and checking out prospective singers.

It was only this past November that Castillo proclaimed himself to be “100% back, strong & kicking” in an interview posted at Crue's official web site. The drummer seemed to be particularly excited about the new band and called the experience of working with Inez “very refreshing and satisfying”.

Nobody has ever had anything bad to say about Randy and he is great loss to the Rock community, friends and family.

A memorial site has been set up for late OZZY OSBOURNE/MOTLEY CRUE drummer Randy Castillo at www.randycastillo.com.

The Spiderman Movie's song "Hero" collaboration with Jerry Cantrell, Nickleback's Chad Kroeger, Saliva's Josey Scott went ahead this past Thursday and Friday without Cantrell, who could not make it to the Vancouver Studio.

Soulfly have enlisted veteran producer Terry Date (i.e. Pantera, Deftones) to remix their recently-recorded third full-length effort, entitled III, for a tentative June 25th release through Roadrunner Records.

The group's first album to be produced by mainman Max Cavalera, III will tentatively include the following track listing:

01. Downstroy
02. Enterfaith
03. Seek And Strike
04. Last Of The Mohicans
05. Throwdown
06. Brasil
07. Call To Arms
08. Maracatu
09. Stomp
10. Soulfly III
11. Tree Of Pain (featuring Max's stepson Richie)
12. One Nation (Sacred Reich cover)
13. Sangue De Bairro (Chico Science cover)

In addition, Soulfly's previously recorded demo version of Pailhead's 'I Will Refuse' (featuring Hall on drums) will likely appear as a bonus cut on the digipak version of the CD.

FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl and ROB ZOMBIE are among the special guests that will appear on the new episodes of the comedy program The Andy Dick Show. The new episodes start running every Saturday at 9:30 PM ET/PT, with the first one airing on April 6th. It's the show's third season on MTV.

This Post was found on the Motely Crue site, posted by Nikki Sixx, could this be a definite reunion of Motley Crue in 2003?

Puddle of Mudd announced on Canada's Much Music on Wednesday that they will be one of the bands opening for KORN on their upcoming summer headlining tour. Another likely candidate to join the package is the Chicago-based rapped MARZ, who recently signed to KORN's label Elementree/Geffen Records.

In related news, KORN bassist Fieldy, LIMP BIZKIT drummer John Otto and STATIC-X guitarist Wayne Static will back up rapper JAY-Z when he performs at the ESPN Action Sports & Music Awards ceremony, which will be held on April 13th at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. Other acts set to perform at the event include UNWRITTEN LAW, X-ECUTIONERS featuring XZIBIT, 3RD STRIKE and THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS.

ESPN will televize the event on April 16th.

26th March 2002

Fear Factory's previously unreleased Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot) produced album, "Concrete", is now eyeing a tentative July 30th release date through Roadrunner/Island/Def Jam. Originally recorded in 1991, the album features 16 songs and was the first album Robinson ever fully produced.

Snapcase have announced that the tentative title for their upcoming new album will be Pariahs. Vocalist Daryl Taberski commented on the recording, saying "Recording this album has been one of our most painstaking experiences, but I think that's a good thing because it means that we are working hard and breaking old tendencies."

Machine Head have set a tentative September 17th release date through Roadrunner/Island/Def Jam for their forthcoming live album, "Machine Head: Live At Brixton". The album is comprised of a live performance that took place at the Brixton Academy in London, ENG this past December.

Nonpoint have selected the track "Your Signs" as the first single from their forthcoming new album, "Development". The single will impact at radio on May 05th, while the album itself will follow, landing in stores on June 25th through MCA.

25th March 2002

Filter's upcoming album "The Amalgamut" has been pushed back to 9th July according to new their new live touring guitarist Al Bailey and the new single will be out in mid June.  They are 7 songs into mixing with just 4 or 5 to go.  Filter are currently in Los Angeles for video and photo shoots and are also rumoured to be on Ozz Fest or maybe tour with Korn later this year.

Former Fear Factory axeman Dino Cazares was contacted by a representative of Limp Bizkit's management company The Firm about auditioning for the vacant guitarist slot in the latter group, but has reportedly turned down the offer, calling the prospect of joining Limp Bizkit “career suicide”.

Earthtone9 of the UK have announced that they will be parting ways after their final gig at the Garage in London, 13th April.  The split after 6 years is reported to be due  to differences with musical direction being jaded by a drive for commercial success.

Kittie bassist Talena Atfield has quit the band. Ex-Spine bassist Jennifer J. Arroyo has joined.

Tommy Lee's member lioneup includes new drummer Will Hunt (Skrape) and guitarist "J3" from an unsigned New Jersey band called "Sect-8).  Marty O'brien, the only original member from Methods of Mayhem will still be playing with the new lineup.  The new album "Tommy Lee- Never a Dull Moment" will be released on May 21st.

Ozzfest Official Lineup And Dates Announced

MAIN STAGE - Ozzy Osbourne, System Of A Down, P.O.D., Drowning Pool, Adema, Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, with Tenacious D on select dates

SECOND AND THIRD STAGES - Rob Zombie, Meshuggah, Apex Theory, Lost Prophets, Pulse Ultra, Neurotica and on select dates Flaw, Mushroomhead, 3rd Strike, Otep, Seether, Glassjaw, The Used, Soil, Ill Nino and Chevelle

24th March 2002

Though no public confirmation has been released as of yet, sources close to the Rage Against The Machine/Chris Cornell project have now confirmed that Chris Cornell has sadly quit the group. The band were originally scheduled to release both a new album later this year as well as tour as a part of the U.S. Ozzfest bill this summer, though both opportunities now look to be scrapped. The reasons for the split remain unclear, though it is rumored that Cornell's heart wasn't fully into the project and as such he was taking extremely long to finalize his vocal parts for the bands material, a factor which reportedly caused tension within the band, not too mention the album's constant delays. It is unknown at present is the departure is past the point of a reconciliation or not, though official word is expected shortly.

Filter have set a July 02nd release through Reprise/Warner for their upcoming new album, "The Amalgamut".

Medication did a showcase last night at the Viper Room in Hollywood featuring Shannon Larkin of Amen, filling in on drums. Some band members are Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe), Logan (Machinehead/Soulfly) and their ep is coming out 2nd April and there full length album will be realeased by June. 

21st March 2002

Pacifier/Shihad are playing the Whisky a Go Go, in Hollywood this Friday 22nd March.

Dry Cell are tentatively set to join the Static-X, Adema and Sinisstar tour for the latter half of the trek's dates.

The Damned have now officially dropped off of the Demon Speeding Tour, which features Rob Zombie and Sinisstar. The group left the tour due to the extremely poor response from the crowds at the shows.

Mars Volta, a group which features former members of At The Drive-In, have inked a recording contract with a new and as of yet unnamed Universal imprint. A full length debut is expected out late this year. In the meantime, their debut EP "Tremulant", is due out through GSL on April 02nd.

Papa Roach's upcoming new album "Lovehatetragedy" has been bumped up to a June 18th release through Dreamworks.

20th March 2002

Slipknot's video for their latest single, "My Plague" (New Abuse Mix), has been posted online, you can check it out here.

Slayer have changed their mind and will now likely be covering Alice Cooper's "Under My Wheels", rather than Deep Purple's "Highway Star", for the upcoming NASCAR sponsored "Crank It Up" album, due out in stores this spring through MCA. Other artists lined up to contribute new material to the effort include (hed)p.e., Les Claypool, Staind, Nonpoint and more.

Sevendust will be heading to Toronto, ON this week to shoot videos for both their current single "Live Again", and the latest rendition of their track, "Angel's Son", which appeared on their most recent outing, "Animosity". The "Live Again" video will begin airing stateside around early to mid next month, while the video for "Angel's Son" will be used as a U.K. single.

19th March 2002

Pacifier/Shihad finnished mixing their upcoming effort on Saturday, the release date is not yet confirmed. They will be heading back to Melbourne/Australia next month to work on a new video.

Jerry Cantrell is expected to support Nickelback on their North American tour this coming May.

P.O.D. have confirmed through their official mailing list, that they will be a part of this years U.S. Ozzfest trek. Other bands publicly confirmed for the trek through official sources include:
Ozzy Osbourne
System Of A Down
Chris Cornell/Rage Against The Machine
Drowning Pool
Adema
Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society
Earshot
Neurotica
Lostprophets
Onesidezero
PulseUltra
The U.K. Ozzfest is currently shaping up, so far bands lined up for the May 25th date of the trek include:
Ozzy Osbourne
System Of A Down
Tool
Slayer
Cradle Of Filth
Lostprophets
Mushroomhead
Nonpoint
Drowning Pool
American Head Charge
Hundred Reasons
Ill Niño
OTEP
Anti Product
Mad Capsule Markets
Danko Jones Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society

Medication have now completed tracking their upcoming full length effort "Prince Valium", and are currently on a short European promo tour. The effort is slated for a June 25th release through Locomotive and will be preceded by their debut self-titled EP, due out in stores on April 02nd.

17th March 2002

Filter are 4 tracks into mixing their new album and should be set for release in June.

Staind are releasing "Epiphany" as their next single in the near future.

Check out Korns new single "Here to Stay" here.

Here is a tentative line up of the Locobazooka tour :
Powerman 5000
Static-X
Sevendust
Nonpoint
Reveille

Jerry Cantrell (ex Alice In Chains) callaborated with frontman Josey Scott (Saliva) and frontman Chad Kroeger (Nickelback) on a track titiled "Hero" for the upcoming Spiderman movie.

16th March, 2002

Static X visited Chaos Comics recently due to a comic based on them, you can check out band pics of the Chaos visit right here

Disturbed have hit the studio with producer Johnny K (Machine Head, Soil) to work on their 2nd album, already titled "Believe" which is tentatively due out this fall.

Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson/#0 will be performing under his alter ego of DJ Starscream at the Gatecrasher's Summer Soundsystem in Turweston Park in Oxfordshire on June 22nd. No word yet on when or if he will be releasing his long delayed debut under the moniker anytime soon however.

What is rumoured to be the tentative track listing to Korn's new album "Untouchables" has slipped out and is as follows:
01 - "From Your Heart" - (3:53)
02 - "Chasing Me" - (4:42)
03 - "Full Of Sorrow" - (4:04)
04 - "Tear Me Down" - (4:34)
05 - "In Place" - (4:48)
06 - "I Want To Be Gone" - (4:33)
07 - "Here To Stay" - (4:31)
08 - "Falling Through Time" - (4:09)
09 - "All My Hate" - (3:27)
10 - "Leave This Place" - (5:02)
11 - "Corners Of My Mind" - (4:45)
12 - "Help Me Stay Alive" - (4:23)
13 - "Make It Go Away" - (4:18)
14 - "Everything That I Could Find" - (5:11)
In related news, an advance version of the entire new album recently leaked online in mp3 form and featured a variety of the bands infamously colorful working titles, including the likes of "When Balls Touch", "Jesus Is Mexican", "Donuts And Porno" and more. However, the afforementioned track listing is what the songs are expected to officially show up as when the album sees a release on June 11th through Immortal/Epic.

15th March 2002

Tool plan to release "Parabola" as their next single from Lateralus, 2nd April with a video also in the works.

Mike Patton was not arrested for urinating in the photo pit at the Astoria on 10th March, as he apparently used a dildo that could squirt water that other members had bought from a fetish store prior to the show.

Scott Weiland mentioned to Launch that Stone Temple Pilots were invited to play on Ozz Fest but turned it down due to possibly recording a new album.

New Zealands own Pacifier (formerly known as Shihad) may possibly hit the road with the likes of Stone Temple Pilots or Rob Zombie.

Incubus will have Phantom Planet open for them on their 2nd half of their US tour in May.

14th March, 2002

Here is the Official Press Release for the Shihad Name Change

SHIHAD SPIT THE DUMMY

It's Official, the name has changed

With Shihad’s passionate fan base staging an internet and gossip riot, and with the band, management and record company under siege from media and fans in the US, New Zealand and Australia the band have made an unannounced appearance under their highly anticipated new name PACIFIER at The Viper Room in LA

When confronted after the gig front man Jonny Toogood explained the bands sudden, unpredictable and unorthodox announcement as he left for the band’s hotel shouting ..

“That should shut the fuckers up”

With the band forced into a name change for numerous reasons the process of finding a new name has been an unenviable task. After months of speculation and constant inquiry the band have confirmed that the name they played under at the Viper Room is indeed the name they love and are sticking with.

“We know many of our fans will be annoyed that we didn’t announce officially on our web site or something more formal”, Jon says, “but we are a rock band not a bank and we can’t sit still long enough for a press conference – and besides it’s tattooed on my mums back, you tell her to change it!”

- Warner Music Australia Press Release

Depswa are tracking 15 songs in total for their upcoming Geffen debut, reportedly titled "Equilibrium". The effort is being produced by Howard Benson (P.O.D., Sepultura) and is expected out later this year.

Dragpipe have now completed tracking their upcoming new album, tentatively titled "Music For The Last Day Of Your Life", with producer Dave Sardy (Marilyn Manson, Helmet). The effort is eyeing a summer release through Interscope.

Superjoint Ritual, a project which features Pantera frontman Phil Anselmo along with members of Eyehategod, Demonseeds and more, are now set to release their debut full-length offering through Sanctuary on May 21st.

Annual MA area WAAF radio festival Locobazooka is tentatively planning to go national this year, with a string of dates across the country sometime this summer. Bands rumored for inclusion on the trek include Static-X, Sevendust and Nonpoint.

Saliva have set "Back Into Your System" as the title to their upcoming new album, expected out late this summer / early this fall through Island/Def Jam.

Papa Roach have set, "If You Don't Know, Now You Know!", as the tentative title to their upcoming DVD release, expected out this summer. In the meantime, the bands new album, "Lovehatetragedy", is due out through Dreamworks on June 25th.


Mike Patton of Faith No More/Mr. Bungle fame was allegedly arrested by the police after Tomahawk's performance at the Astoria in London, ENG last night, after urinating on a security guard and a number of photographers in the photo pit from the stage. The incident apparently occurred during the last song of the bands set. It is thought that Patton had a prior altercation with security that night and seized the moment as revenge, though no official statement has been released as of yet.

Sevendust cancelled their Australian/New Zealand tour due to a death in guitarist John Connolly's family. 

Pitchshifter have posted new song "Down", from their upcoming album "PSI" on their official website www.pitchshifter.com .

10th March 2002

Official Press Statement
Personally written by Burton C. Bell

http://ubb.fearfactory.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=003421

On Saturday, March 2nd, 2002, I met with all the members of FEAR FACTORY. At that meeting I announced my personal feelings about the present situation within the band. I have been unhappy for quite sometime both interpersonally, and business wise, and that has rendered me creatively restrained. After extensive deliberation within my self, I decided that the best possible answer I was comfortable with was to leave the band.
This is not a whimsical advance into the unknown, it is something that I have been thinking about for quite sometime. I have kept my feelings and realizations to myself until it was evident that it was a relationship that was unproductive to me as an artist. This decision was a sudden development to most everyone to whom I am familiar with.
We have experienced many highs, and just as many lows in the span of 12 years, and I do not regret a single moment. I have searched within me, every possible avenue of execution in making this decision and I feel that for me, and my growth as an artist, moving forward is the best possible solution. I would like to extend my wishes to the guys “the best of luck in their future endeavors”. I will miss the relationship I had with the fans and I want to thank them for their support through all the years.

Burton C. Bell

FLAW have been added to the upcoming Kittie Tour which also features Skinlab and My Ruin. The outing was originally referred to as the "Fuck Yer Label" Tour by My Ruin, who explained the reasoning behind the name saying:
"Spitfire Records licensed both of My Ruin's previous efforts in the US from ex-label Snapper Music in the UK, without either knowledge or consent of the band, and did nothing whatsoever in the way of support or promotion. That rendered us unable to tour in the US at a time when we should have been everywhere. It was our personal name for this outing, in no way a reflection on the feelings of the other bands, and not meant to be shared with the group."

Prong have re-united with an entirely new line-up sans band vocalist/guitarist Tommy Victor. The group are currently shopping a new 3 song demo to interested labels and are planning to embark on a national tour early next month. Dates are expected shortly.

Jerry Cantrell is now planning to hit the road on a tour set to kick off during the first week of May through till early July. More info is expected shortly. In other news, "Anger Rising", the first single from his upcoming new album, "Degradation Trip", is now set to impact at radio on April 22nd. The album itself will follow, landing in stores on June 25th through Roadrunner/Island/Def Jam.

Coal Chamber have set the tentative track listing to their upcoming new album, "Dark Days", due out through Roadrunner/Island/Def Jam on May 07th. It shapes up as follows:
01 - "Fiend"
02 - "Glow"
03 - "Watershed"
04 - "Something Told Me"
05 - "Dark Days"
06 - "Alienate Me"
07 - "One Step"
08 - "Friend"
09 - "Row Boat"
10 - "Drove"
11 - "Empty Jar"
12 - "Beckoned"

Metallica's collaboration with rapper Ja Rule and producer Swizz Beatz in the form of a track called 'We Did It' (not 'We Did It Again', as previously reported), taken from the Swizz Beatz compilation album G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories, will be going for adds at rock radio in the coming weeks, according to a brand new MTV.com report. There are also tentative plans for acclaimed director Hype Williams to direct a split-screen video for the song, which should hit outlets in May. "I want to show Metallica got one world going on, Ja got the other," Beatz told MTV.

The compilation CD was originally scheduled to be issued through Dreamworks Records on May 14th, but has now apparently been delayed until June 11th for reasons that were not disclosed.

As previously reported, the Metallica track will be the only rock cut on the album, which will also include songs from Ronald Isley and Shyne, among others. 'We Did It' will feature Ja Rule rapping over two 12-bar verses accompanied by the group's trademark crunch, which—in its updated form—will reportedly include contributions from vocalist / guitarist James Hetfield (who was in rehab when the original track was laid down last August).

9th March 2002

Omni Jacksonville Hotel
245 West Water Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

Mike Patton of Faith No More/Mr Bungle/Toma Hawk/Fantomas, commented to Metal Hammer recently on the Nu Metal Genre and their influence as Faith No More, a band that paved a way for Nu Metal Bands, this is what he had to say:
"Nu metal makes my stomach turn. Don't blame that shit on us, blame it on their mothers! Do you think I listen to any of that stuff at all? No, it's for 13-year-old morons! Believe me, we'll all be laughing about nu-metal in a couple of years. Heck, I'm actually laughing at it now!"

Drowning Pool have posted on their official website, www.drowningpool.com, that they have been confirmed to appear on the Main Stage of this years coming Ozzfest trek. In other news, the band will also be performing live at the WWF's Wrestlemania X8 on March 17th and on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on April 10th.

Cold's 2000 effort, "13 Ways To Bleed On Stage", has now shipped gold in the U.S. At present, the group are currently hard at work on their new album, "Year Of The Spider", which is expected out through Flip/Geffen in August/September. In the meantime, you can check out their new track, "Gone Away", which is set to impact at radio on March 25th and will be featured on the upcoming "WWF Tough Enough 2" Soundtrack, due out in stores on May 14th through Interscope.

Fear Factory's break-up has now been officially confirmed by their label, Roadrunner Records. A statement from them on the matter is available here  . The split was apparently ignited by band frontman Burton C. Bell's unhappiness with the group as he announced to the rest of the band this past Saturday, March 02nd, that he would be leaving them. It seems that the split wasn't entirely amicable either as band guitarist Dino Cazares recently commented to LAUNCH on the situation stating:
"Burton pussed out and quit Fear Factory."
This seemingly adds to the rumors which had been spreading as of late regarding inner tension between Cazares and Bell. Despite the groups dissolution though, plans are currently being made to release their never before heard 1991 16 song debut album, "Concrete", which was helmed by then at the time unknown producer, Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot). The band will also still be hitting the studio this coming Tuesday, March 12th with producer Rick Will (Incubus) to track new material for an upcoming "Terminator" video game, a recording session which is expected to serve as their final time recording together. In the meantime, aside from Bell whose immediate plans for the future are currently unknown, the members of the group will remain active through their side projects as guitarist Dino Cazares and drummer Raymond Herrera have a project dubbed Asesino, which also features Static-X bassist Tony Campos. The band have already begun recording material and Slipknot bassist Paul Grey/#2 has contributed a guest appearance. Meanwhile, Cazares and Herrera are also members of Brujeria, while bassist Christian Olde Wolbers has been involved with Cypress Hill and Kush, a project which also features Herrera, Deftones guitarist Stephen Carpenter and B-Real of Cypress Hill