Straight from the source!

I've been in touch with Shaun Glass about the upcoming Soil tour of the UK. They got Ryan, their former singer, now in Drowning Pool, to do the tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album Scars. I wasn't sure if it was a full out reunion of that line-up, so I asked Shaun about it. Here's his response:

Pete

Hey all is well as were gearing up for a new tour with Kitttie mid aug til late sept.I have no idea nor care about my former band.News on DW ep and new album soon!

Shaun

I guess that settles it. After that, I finally heard the new Dirge Within song and I gave him some feedback. His response:



So glad you dig it! I think know ya know why I am not going backwards aka soil lol.Sooo glad you dig the entombed track as It is a classic that I felt no one has paid homage too.Glad Razor is loving the DW and anything ya all need let me know.The full ep will only be digital via I TUNES AMAZON etc for now.

Cheers

Shaun



Listen for the new Dirge Within song tonight during Over the Edge starting at 9pm!!!!

cd pick of the day---Revocation--Chaos of Forms--I got the advance. It's killer. It will debut next Saturday on O.T.E.!!

No More Beefcake the Mighty!

Here's a story I stole from Blabbermouth.net


CASEY ORR Announces His Departure From GWAR - Aug. 2, 2011
GWAR bassist Casey Orr (a.k.a. Beefcake The Mighty) has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:"After much soul searching and consideration, and with a heavy heart, I am announcing my departure from GWAR (yes, again). I simply can no longer devote the time and effort required to maintain my position within the group. I have so many projects going on now in Texas, including a new RIGOR MORTIS record in the works, that it just wouldn't be fair to everyone involved for me to stay and not be able to give 100%. I'll miss the insanity and playing with my brothers, but I have to do what's right for me right now."I wish GWAR and all my brothers the best, and if I can ever be of any help to the group, they know they have only to ask. I appreciate their understanding, and certainly hope the fans will understand as well. I truly appreciate the opportunity I was given to return to the band and record the last two albums and to tour with them over the last several years, but it's time to aim my creative energies in other directions and embrace the opportunities that have been laid before me. I promise you have not heard the last of me. Not by a long shot!"


My opinion: While this won't be the end of Gwar by any means (it would take Oderous leaving), it still sucks. Beefcake the Mighty is the largest thing in the universe!

We will have some special old school edge featuring Gwar in tribute to Beefcake Saturday night starting at nine!


cd pick of the day: Pantera--Cowboys from Hell. Need I say anything more?