The Scrap Metal Report 1st Edition 7/29

Metal Shavings will now be called “The Scrap Metal Report” because I think it sounds cooler and I run this show so I can do that kind of stuff. I’ll come up with a logo later. If you’re not familiar with Metal Shavings, it’s basically a breakdown of news events in metal compiled into a list and summarized.

Lamb Of Godsaid no to an offer from Metallica to be an opening act for them following the release of their upcoming Death Magnetic. Lamb Of God said it was due to them getting back in the studio to record their next album. Perhaps they had this time scheduled and don’t want to or can’t reschedule with the same producer or maybe it’s just because they think they are better than being an opening act even for Metallica. I think it’s the latter and I would agree with them. Look for their follow up to 2006’s Sacrament sometime in ‘09.

Word has it that Phil Anselmo is writing an autobiography. Seem this guy has a lot more time to do constructive things now that he’s sober. It’s amazing what you accomplish when your not sleeping in your own vomit. Good for you, Phil….but you’re still a tool.

Green Jello…jelly, jello..whatever. Did you know they were on a “Come Back” tour? Me neither, but apparently they have postponed the last two weeks of it to get in the studio to record an album that they will not release through a label but will sell at shows and will be available for purchase directly through their website. They said record labels take too much money for doing so little and they can profit and fund what they do much better by selling it themselves. This is totally understandable. Comeback tour?…seriously?

Russia doesn’t like emo kids any more than the rest of us. In an attempt to clean up society and be a cooler country, Russia is trying to pass a bill to ban kids from wearing emo an goth attire in public. Can you blame them? This will also cut down on the serious vision problems most emo kids have due to one eye being used much less than the other, cutting optometry cost through out the country and hairdressers can now charge full price for a full haircut.

Arsis are beating off to a new drummer…wait, that’s not right. Arsis HAVE a new drummer. Sorry, read the article wrong. Shawn Priestwill be filling the empty thrown and might become a permanent member.

July 25th marked Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All25th Anniversary. Damn I’m feeling old right about now. Hard to believe it’s been that long.

If you like Walls Of Jericho you can hear their entire new album online here before you buy it. It comes out today on Trustkill Records…so they probably won’t see a dime for it.

Static X plan on releasing a Cannibal Killers Live DVD. The price of hairspray must be going up.

Metalsucks.netcontributor and crime novel author, Corey Mitchell recently went to Crap Fest Crue Fest and wrote an extensive review of it. He says Motley Crue still knows how to rock and Buck Cherry suck. Check out his review: Hurricane Motley Storms Through Texas

One last thing. On July 19th MetalMartyr.com turned 1 year old! It’s been a fast and ever climbing ride and I couldn’t have done it without all the dedicated (and non-didicated) readers. I know I get a lot of one stops and silent readers  that never comment, but I know you’re there. Thanks for being a reader of Metalmartyr.com. You guys kick ass! The lamb of God contests ends friday and I’ll announce a winner(s) soon after. Look for a bigger contest next month!

That pretty much sums it up for now. There may be a few updates throughout the day. I’m going to a show tonight, so you’ll hear about that tommorow. ’til them…