Opiate For The Masses Interview & New Song - May 10th, 2008Numerous clips of a brand new interview with Opiate For The Masses can be found posted on Vlazemetal.com . Along with a brand new song titled "21st Century Time Bomb" that has been posted on their MySpace .Opiate For The Masses: New Video & Filter Tour - April 18th, 2008Opiate For The Masses have recently finished filming for their new video "Burn You Down" off of their upcoming release "Manifesto" through Century Media. The new album is due to be releaed this summer. Opiate will also embark on a summer long tour with Filter for the following dates with many more to come:
May 20 – Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
May 21 - Amos’ Southend - Charlotte, NC
May 22 - The Dive - Goose Creek, SC
May 24 - House Of Blues - Cleveland, OH
May 25 - Bogarts - Cincinnatti, OH
May 27 - Fillmore/Theater of Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
May 29 - 9:30 Club - Washington, DC
May 30 - Up Or On The Rocks - Hartford, CT
Jun. 02 - Ram’s Head Live - Baltimore, MD
Martina Axen & Behind The Suit and Tie - April 8th, 2008Martina Axen is to appear in an upcoming movie soundtrack .This film is worth checking out if you are a fan of heavy metal.
It will show case the truth of what goes on behind closed doors at some of these major and indie record companies. "Behind the Suit and Tie", is a bold look inside today’s HEAVY METAL recording industry. For many years now there has been a lot of bad blood shed throughout the METAL recording industry, and it’s time we separate fact from fiction.
"Behind the Suit and Tie" pulls no punches and features some of the prime movers in the heavy metal music industry. We draw back the veil and mystique surrounding ’the music biz’ and address tough questions about the industry itself, how it’s run and where labels see their role in the digital future. "Behind the Suit and Tie" also showcases the truth of how the music industry is being affected by the downward spiral of hard CD sales and how new and up and coming artists must learn to adjust to these changing times. more...Anna K. joins Opiate For The Masses - February 3rd, 2008OPIATE FOR THE MASSES are proud to announce the addition of renowned bassist Anna Kjellberg (ex-Drain STH, Hanzel Und Gretyl, Revolting Cocks) to the fold, which immediately adds another great dynamic to their already devastating live show. The group, rounded out by Jim Kaufman (guitars, synths), Ron Underwood (vocals) and Seven Antonopoulos (drums), are now undoubtedly at their very best and have honed this newfound energy into the songs that ultimately craft their most ambitious work to date.
They recently completed work on their much anticipated new full-length album, Manifesto, recorded by two Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producers: Ulrich Wild (Slipknot, Deftones) and John Travis (Kid Rock, Buckcherry). The new offering is a propulsive mix of sheer hard rock aggression, soaring melodies and electronic experimentation that could be best described as Alice In Chains meets Prodigy. The disc is destined to breathe some new life into the ever changing and sometimes stagnant musical climate. Manifesto is slated for a summer release. Feel free to visit www.myspace.com/opiateforthemasses to check out some older tracks, photos and videos.
Martina Axen Interview - February 1st, 2008Hey Everyone, there's a new interview with Martina Axen on "What happened to DRAIN?" You can read it online at AUTONA MAG GERMANY . Be SURE to check it out, without a doubt worth a read. ENJOY!!!
Martina Axen - Two New Songs - January 31st, 2008MARTINA AXEN has just released two brand new songs that are available for download on her MySpace through Sno-Cap. The two new songs are "Always" which features ANNA K. on bass, and "Ghost Of Me" which features NADJA PEULEN of the now disbanded Coal Chamber. For more information, please refer to MARTINA'S BLOG . ENJOY!!!Crucified LIVE Posted Online - January 2nd, 2008A new live track of "Crucified" recorded live at "The Metro" in Chicago Illinois from 1997 has been posted online for your listening pleasure. ENJOY!!!
Noted today for their Seattle / Grunge sound, Stockholm all female quartet DRAIN have undergone many direction changes in both musical style and image. Guitarist Flavia Canel and drummer Martina Axen have been together in many acts starting with Punk band LIVIN' SACRIFICE. As this act progressed the sound developed into more of a Hard Rock vein.
As the band then veered into more of a mainstream Pop direction Axen, Canel and vocalist Malin Ekholm quit, forming a new band in the form of RAG DOLL with bassist Anna Kjellberg, although RAG DOLL folded upon Ekholm's departure.
However, interest in the band ignited once more prompting Axen, Canel and Kjellberg to reunite together with ex-NECRONANCY vocalist Maria Sjölholm. Upon signing a deal with MVG records the band opted for another new title in DRAIN. The 1999 album 'Freaks Of Nature' would be noted for the inclusion of the track 'Black', co-written and featuring lead guitar from BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi. Live promotion in North America included a second stage appearance at the 'Ozzfest' event.
For the American market the band were known as DRAIN S.T.H. Despite heavy publicity the band would ultimately fold with Axen and Kjellberg, the latter now switching to guitar, created SUPERFIX in union with China from SINISSTAR. Progress with this new unit was slow, a second demo and Los Angeles showcase gig being delivered in August 2002.
During 2001 Flavia Canel re-emerged touting her new project, the Brooklyn, New York based ANOTHERDAY. In early 2002 Axen would also announce the formation of a high profile side endeavour dubbed DR. FUNGUS. Joining her on this venture would be COAL CHAMBER bassist Nadja Puelen, ADEMA drummer Kris Kohls and UNIDA guitarist Arthur Seay.
By mid 2003 Flavia Canel, working alongside vocalist / guitarist Niklas Fagerström, ex-SELPH guitarist Serban Carapancea and drummer Tony Baioni, was touting a fresh Stockholm based band entitled BLOWSIGHT. That summer ex-DRAIN bassist Anna Kjellberg was to be found performing a live stand in role for New York industrial band HANZEL UND GRETYL's 'Fukken Über' US tour. June of 2004 had reports emerging that Axen had joined SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY to replace the exiting Tobey Torres, but in early 2006 it was announced that Axen had quit SRC to focus on her solo work. Kjellberg would embark on a summer 2006 tour with Revolting Cocks. In December of 2007 Flavia left Blowsight. In February 2008 it was announced that Anna K. had joined "OPIATE FOR THE MASSES." In early April of 2008, it was also announced that OFTM debut album "Manifesto" is to be released through Century Media on July 8th, 2008. - May 9th, 2008.
THE BREAKDOWN:
DRAIN STH IS NO LONGER TOGETHER
Flavia is currently playing in BLOWSIGHT
Martina is currently doing her SOLO WORK
Anna recently joined Opiate For The Masses
Maria has retired from the music business.
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