UPDATE on the DEATH TRIBUTE!!!

ms. anthrope · January 29th, 2004, 11:50 PM

From BLABBERMOUTH:

WOO-HOO!

All-Star DEATH Tribute To Surface Through MASCOT RECORDS - Jan. 29, 2004

Former DEATH/TESTAMENT guitarist James Murphy has reportedly secured a deal with Holland's Mascot Records for his upcoming all-star tribute to album being put together in memory of DEATH mainman Chuck Schuldiner.

The CD, said to be titled "Within The Mind", is tentatively scheduled to include contributions from SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson and bassist Paul Gray, MALEVOLENT CREATION/ex-SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist Brett Hoffmann and CKY guitarist Deron Miller. A late 2004 release is expected.

Snyper · January 30th, 2004, 12:23 AM

cool, been waiting for this

ms. anthrope · January 30th, 2004, 01:13 PM

there will be a website as well!

ms. anthrope · January 30th, 2004, 08:01 PM

more on the death tribute!

from BLABBERMOUTH:

DEATH Tribute CD: More Guest Musicians Confirmed - Jan. 30, 2004

More information has surfaced about the upcoming homage to the musical legacy of DEATH mainman Chuck Schuldiner. Set for release on Mascot Records in June, "Within The Mind" is a tribute to one of the most influential bands ever in the history of extreme metal.

So far this is the confirmed list of musicians involved in the project:

James Murphy (ex-DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY)
Darren Miller (CKY)
Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT)
Mick Thomson (SLIPKNOT)
Bret Hoffmann (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION)
Dave Culross (MALEVOLENT CREATION, ex-SUFFOCATION)
Ross Dolan (IMMOLATION)
Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY)
Mike Chlasciak (PAINMUSEUM, ex-HALFORD)
Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE)
Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT)
Eric Peterson (TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD)
Ryan Martinie (MUDVAYNE)
Chad Gray (MUDVAYNE)

BeyondtheUnholyGrave · January 30th, 2004, 11:43 PM

Would be pretty crushing to hear Chuck Billy scream Pull the Plug. Chucky S. would be proud. Tell James to try to recruit the following guys:

John Tardy
Jeff Walker
Alexi Laiho
Kelly Shaefer
Sean Reinert/Paul Masvidal

Some of these guys might be impossible to get on the record, but it would be cool either way

PsychoMonkey · February 1st, 2004, 11:02 AM

Waiting for that!!!

ms. anthrope · February 2nd, 2004, 02:31 PM

From BLABBERMOUTH:

JAMES MURPHY Discusses Upcoming DEATH Tribute CD - Feb. 2, 2004

Former DEATH/TESTAMENT/OBITUARY guitarist James Murphy has provided BLABBERMOUTH.NET with the following exclusive update on his current activities:

"The DEATH tribute project I am working on organizing and will soon begin recording is officially titled: 'Within The Mind - An Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner'. I will begin pre-production rehearsals with primary drummer Dave Culross [MALEVOLENT CREATION, ex-SUFFOCATION] some time in the next couple weeks but will spend time fleshing out the final tracklist and deciding who will do what with Deron Miller [CKY] for a few days immediately prior to the rehearsals.

"So far there are quite a few confirmed guests. Those include: me, Deron Miller, Dave Culross, Mikael Thomson [SLIPKNOT], Paul Gray [SLIPKNOT], Brett Hoffmann [ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION], Ross Dolan [IMMOLATION], Mike Chlasciak [PAINMUSEUM, ex-HALFORD], and Terry Butler [SIX FEET UNDER, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE].

"There are also quite a few others who want to participate, if their touring and/or recording schedules allow. Those include: Peter Tägtgren [HYPOCRISY, PAIN], Chuck Billy [TESTAMENT], Eric Peterson [TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD], Luc Lemay [GORGUTS], Andy LaRocque [KING DIAMOND], Richard Christy [ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED], Ryan and Chad of MUDVAYNE, Patrick Mameli [ex-PESTILENCE], Jean-Francois Degenais [KATAKLYSM], and a number of others, so expect the confirmed roster to grow.

"The track selection will span DEATH's career from 'Scream Bloody Gore' to 'Symbolic', the thought being that the 'Sound of Perseverance' songs are too recent to consider for a tribute CD.

"The label that is backing the project is Holland's Mascot Records. A number of studios are being considered for the basic tracks but no final decision has been made at this point. The majority of the overdubs from all the guests will be recorded by myself at various studios and remote locations via a powerful mobile recording system. I will carry this system around with me to a few different locations in both the U.S. and Europe, in order to most cost effectively gather the performances of all the contributors. The album will then be mixed, by myself and, if everything works to plan, at least one other 'name' producer of note.

"This project was conceived by Deron Miller as a means to help me raise money for my medical bills and has the blessing of the Schuldiner family.

"If all goes well, I intend to get started with pre-production and final writing sessions for the second DISINCARNATE CD, which is still untitled at this point, as soon as the 'Within The Mind' project wraps."

ms. anthrope · February 4th, 2004, 09:45 PM

if things work out... a very cool participant will be added

.

*crosses fingers!*

Snyper · February 5th, 2004, 10:43 PM

who????????????

ms. anthrope · February 6th, 2004, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snyper

who????????????

i can't say until i have james and this person in contact

.

ms. anthrope · February 6th, 2004, 12:22 PM

the latest from BLABBERMOUTH:

CKY's DERON MILLER Speaks Out On Upcoming DEATH Tribute: 'This Is The Real Deal' - Feb. 6, 2004

CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller is widely credited for conceiving the upcoming DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - An Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", as a means to help guitarist James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) raise money for his medical bills (Murphy is currently receiving treatment for a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001).

The project, which has the blessing of the family of late DEATH mastermind Chuck Schuldiner (who passed away in December 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor), is expected to feature a number of special guest appearances, including those by Miller, Murphy, Dave Culross (MALEVOLENT CREATION, ex-SUFFOCATION), Mikael Thomson (SLIPKNOT), Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT), Brett Hoffmann (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION), Ross Dolan (IMMOLATION), Mike Chlasciak (PAINMUSEUM, ex-HALFORD), and Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE). Other musicians that are interested in participating (if their touring and/or recording schedules allow) include Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN), Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Eric Peterson (TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD), Luc Lemay (GORGUTS), Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND), Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED), Rya and Chad of MUDVAYNE, Patrick Mameli (ex-PESTILENCE), and Jean-Francois Degenais (KATAKLYSM).

According to Murphy, "The track selection will span DEATH's career from 'Scream Bloody Gore' to 'Symbolic', the thought being that the 'Sound of Perseverance' songs are too recent to consider for a tribute CD." A June release through Holland's Mascot Records is expected.

Speaking exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Miller explained his reasons for launching the project: "I never got to meet Chuck Schuldiner," Deron said. "He never knew I existed, and that will bother me for the rest of my life because I was one of his biggest fans and supporters. [DEATH's] 'Spiritual Healing' changed my life forever when it came out in early 1990. It was way ahead of its time...and still is...and from there I went on to learn every note, word, and solo on every DEATH record by heart. After living through the horror of Chuck's last days and hearing of the Schuldiners' financial misfortune...topped with James Murphy's illness and financial struggle, a tribute to Chuck and the music of DEATH became an imperative no-brainer. Rest assured: this project will be nothing less than top-notch, and of course...as usual, naysayers will be proven wrong. This is the real deal."

ms. anthrope · February 11th, 2004, 11:12 AM

UPDATE from JAMES MURPHY dated 2/10/04

Tonight Richard Christy (Death, Control Denied, Iced Earth, Burning Inside) confirmed his appearance on the Within The Mind project. Richard will play on a total of 4 tracks which originate on the Human and Individual Thought Patterns albums. he will spend the next week or so refreshing his memory and sharpening his chops on those songs and then i will join him at his Orlando warehouse the following weekend for some intense rehearsals after which we will enter a local Orlando studio (ARS is the most likely choice) and lay down his tracks. we're very excited and honored to have Richard on board and his tracks will be the first to be recorded for the project!

Soon after i will begin rehearsals with Dave Culross and he will record the majority of the remaining drum tracks.

Also noteworthy: at last night's Opeth concert in Tampa drummer Martin Lopez expressed his interest in playing at least one track on the Within The Mind project. schedules permitting, i will try hard to make certain that he does!

More news as it develops....

ms. anthrope · February 11th, 2004, 11:14 AM

from BLABBERMOUTH:

OPETH Drummer To Guest On DEATH Tribute CD? - Feb. 11, 2004

OPETH drummer Martin Lopez is the latest high-profile metal musician linked with the upcoming DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", tentatively due in June through Holland's Mascot Records.

"At [Monday] night's OPETH concert in Tampa, drummer Martin Lopez expressed his interest in playing at least one track on the 'Within The Mind' project," said James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY), one of the musicians spearheading the release. "Schedules permitting, I will try hard to make certain that he does!"

The project, which was conceived by CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller as a means to help guitarist James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) raise money for his medical bills (Murphy is currently receiving treatment for a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001), is expected to feature a number of special guest appearances, including those by Miller, Murphy, Dave Culross (MALEVOLENT CREATION, ex-SUFFOCATION), Mikael Thomson (SLIPKNOT), Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT), Brett Hoffmann (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION), Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED), Ross Dolan (IMMOLATION), Mike Chlasciak (PAINMUSEUM, ex-HALFORD), and Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE).

Regarding Christy's involvement, Murphy said, "Richard will play on a total of four tracks which originate on the 'Human' and 'Individual Thought Patterns' albums. he will spend the next week or so refreshing his memory and sharpening his chops on those songs and then I will join him at his Orlando warehouse the following weekend for some intense rehearsals after which we will enter a local Orlando studio (ARS is the most likely choice) and lay down his tracks. we're very excited and honored to have Richard on board and his tracks will be the first to be recorded for the project!

"Soon after I will begin rehearsals with Dave Culross and he will record the majority of the remaining drum tracks."

As previously reported, other musicians that are interested in participating (if their touring and/or recording schedules allow) include Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN), Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Eric Peterson (TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD), Luc Lemay (GORGUTS), Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND), Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED), Rya and Chad of MUDVAYNE, Patrick Mameli (ex-PESTILENCE), and Jean-Francois Degenais (KATAKLYSM).

According to Murphy, "The track selection will span DEATH's career from 'Scream Bloody Gore' to 'Symbolic', the thought being that the 'Sound of Perseverance' songs are too recent to consider for a tribute CD."

ms. anthrope · February 11th, 2004, 11:17 AM

from BLABBERMOUTH:

ICED EARTH Drummer RICHARD CHRISTY Issues Latest Update - Feb. 10, 2004

Drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED) has issued the following update on his current activities:

"My band BURNING INSIDE is confirmed to play the Sun N' Steel Metal Fest in Tampa, Florida the weekend of March 6 and 7. BURNING INSIDE is also playing the Sunshine Plaza Performing Arts Center, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., in South Daytona Beach, Florida this Friday the 13th of February.

"I am also playing four songs on James Murphy's DEATH tribute album [dubbed 'Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner']. I'll be playing songs off of the 'Human' and 'Individual Thought Patterns' albums. Those are two albums that influenced me hugely and it is an honor to play on an album that pays tribute to my dear friend Chuck, and I am very happy to have the chance to help out my friend James with his ongoing medical bills.

"There are now two new BURNING INSIDE demo songs available on my website RichardChristy.com in the BURNING INSIDE section of the site. The songs are titled 'Humanity Forsaken' and 'Overcast Of My Inner Self'. BURNING INSIDE is still looking for a record label to release our third full-length album."

Snyper · February 11th, 2004, 02:15 PM

wow thats great, lopez and christy are two of my favourite drummers

ms. anthrope · February 12th, 2004, 02:13 PM

update directly from james 2/12/04:

Another new, confirmed guest for the Within The Mind tribute: Luc Lemay of Gorguts!!

That brings the total new additions to 4 in as many days. Luc joins other recent additions Richard Christy (Iced Earth, Ex-Death, Control Denied), Patrick Mameli (Ex-Pestilence) and Jean-Francois Dagenais (Kataklysm).

James M.

ms. anthrope · February 12th, 2004, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snyper

wow thats great, lopez and christy are two of my favourite drummers

!!!

FirstStrikeIsDeadly · February 12th, 2004, 02:32 PM

I am so fucking excited about this
This is gonna be the most awesome Tribute record,ever!
Of any band that is!

ms. anthrope · February 12th, 2004, 08:18 PM

link to the official site... under construction:

http://www.deathtribute.com/

FirstStrikeIsDeadly · February 13th, 2004, 06:07 AM

Great!

Thrash Maniac/Arm Your Dillo · February 13th, 2004, 07:37 AM

im so looking forward to this record like it seems everyone else is! Even as a tribute to the God that was Chuck it would be worthwhile but if it can help James Murphy, excellent guitarist from so many bands I like/love, then all the better!

Rock on James!

ms. anthrope · February 24th, 2004, 11:17 AM

the latest DEATH TRIBUTE news from james murphy, 2/24/04:

This past Saturday I traveled to Orlando to Richard Christy's warehouse where he and I practiced the songs which he will be playing on for the Within The Mind project. On the first passes through the songs we nailed them... it sounded more like we had been playing together for months rather than minutes. Richard is a very disciplined and talented musician and clearly those traits, along with his love for the music of Death and Chuck Schuldiner, have pushed him to put a good amount of his free time into practicing for the upcoming session. the results will be awesome, I'm more than certain.

It's also looking like a few more guests have been added, Matt Thompson of King Diamond is tentatively scheduled to play drums on one or two tracks, his touring and recording schedule allowing, as is Pissing Razors/Single Bullet Theory vocalist/guitarist Matt DiFabio. barring Opeth drummer Martin Lopez's availability, the remainder of the drum tracks are scheduled to be recorded with Dave Culross of Malevolent Creation and Suffocation fame.

Immediately following the recordings with Richard Christy I will begin traveling to gather the rest of the performances. currently planned destinations include California, Pennsylvania, Iowa, NY and Canada. more US locations and several European locations will also be visited before the project's end.

James Murphy

http://www.deathtribute.com/

istari · February 24th, 2004, 12:51 PM

Would be cool to know where in europe he's traveling. Keeping in mind a couple of swedes are contributing perhaps sweden isn't such a longshot... If so I would love to have a chance to just meet the man and thank him for all his great music....

ms. anthrope · February 24th, 2004, 02:52 PM

i'll try to find out the next time i hear from him

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BeyondtheUnholyGrave · February 25th, 2004, 12:47 AM

If he's coming to New York, I'd love to meet him as well! Tell me where and i'll be there.

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ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	All-Star DEATH Tribute To Surface Through MASCOT RECORDS From BLABBERMOUTH: WOO-HOO! All-Star DEATH Tribute To Surface Through MASCOT RECORDS - Jan. 29, 2004 Former DEATH/TESTAMENT guitarist James Murphy has reportedly secured a deal with Holland's Mascot Records for his upcoming all-star tribute to album being put together in memory of DEATH mainman Chuck Schuldiner. The CD, said to be titled "Within The Mind", is tentatively scheduled to include contributions from SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson and bassist Paul Gray, MALEVOLENT CREATION/ex-SUFFOCATION drummer Dave Culross, ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION vocalist Brett Hoffmann and CKY guitarist Deron Miller. A late 2004 release is expected. __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

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ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	there will be a website as well! __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

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ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	more on the death tribute! from BLABBERMOUTH: DEATH Tribute CD: More Guest Musicians Confirmed - Jan. 30, 2004 More information has surfaced about the upcoming homage to the musical legacy of DEATH mainman Chuck Schuldiner. Set for release on Mascot Records in June, "Within The Mind" is a tribute to one of the most influential bands ever in the history of extreme metal. So far this is the confirmed list of musicians involved in the project: James Murphy (ex-DEATH, TESTAMENT, OBITUARY) Darren Miller (CKY) Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT) Mick Thomson (SLIPKNOT) Bret Hoffmann (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION) Dave Culross (MALEVOLENT CREATION, ex-SUFFOCATION) Ross Dolan (IMMOLATION) Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY) Mike Chlasciak (PAINMUSEUM, ex-HALFORD) Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE) Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT) Eric Peterson (TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD) Ryan Martinie (MUDVAYNE) Chad Gray (MUDVAYNE) __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

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BeyondtheUnholyGrave Powerslave Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NY Posts: 564	Would be pretty crushing to hear Chuck Billy scream Pull the Plug. Chucky S. would be proud. Tell James to try to recruit the following guys: John Tardy Jeff Walker Alexi Laiho Kelly Shaefer Sean Reinert/Paul Masvidal Some of these guys might be impossible to get on the record, but it would be cool either way __________________ If I was paid for disappointment I would be a wealthy man The magic lives in sincerity, in truth, behind the thoughts I choose to stand... Awaiting discovery - Chuck Schuldiner R.I.P.

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ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	another update on the DEATH TRIBUTE! From BLABBERMOUTH: JAMES MURPHY Discusses Upcoming DEATH Tribute CD - Feb. 2, 2004 Former DEATH/TESTAMENT/OBITUARY guitarist James Murphy has provided BLABBERMOUTH.NET with the following exclusive update on his current activities: "The DEATH tribute project I am working on organizing and will soon begin recording is officially titled: 'Within The Mind - An Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner'. I will begin pre-production rehearsals with primary drummer Dave Culross [MALEVOLENT CREATION, ex-SUFFOCATION] some time in the next couple weeks but will spend time fleshing out the final tracklist and deciding who will do what with Deron Miller [CKY] for a few days immediately prior to the rehearsals. "So far there are quite a few confirmed guests. Those include: me, Deron Miller, Dave Culross, Mikael Thomson [SLIPKNOT], Paul Gray [SLIPKNOT], Brett Hoffmann [ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION], Ross Dolan [IMMOLATION], Mike Chlasciak [PAINMUSEUM, ex-HALFORD], and Terry Butler [SIX FEET UNDER, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE]. "There are also quite a few others who want to participate, if their touring and/or recording schedules allow. Those include: Peter Tägtgren [HYPOCRISY, PAIN], Chuck Billy [TESTAMENT], Eric Peterson [TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD], Luc Lemay [GORGUTS], Andy LaRocque [KING DIAMOND], Richard Christy [ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED], Ryan and Chad of MUDVAYNE, Patrick Mameli [ex-PESTILENCE], Jean-Francois Degenais [KATAKLYSM], and a number of others, so expect the confirmed roster to grow. "The track selection will span DEATH's career from 'Scream Bloody Gore' to 'Symbolic', the thought being that the 'Sound of Perseverance' songs are too recent to consider for a tribute CD. "The label that is backing the project is Holland's Mascot Records. A number of studios are being considered for the basic tracks but no final decision has been made at this point. The majority of the overdubs from all the guests will be recorded by myself at various studios and remote locations via a powerful mobile recording system. I will carry this system around with me to a few different locations in both the U.S. and Europe, in order to most cost effectively gather the performances of all the contributors. The album will then be mixed, by myself and, if everything works to plan, at least one other 'name' producer of note. "This project was conceived by Deron Miller as a means to help me raise money for my medical bills and has the blessing of the Schuldiner family. "If all goes well, I intend to get started with pre-production and final writing sessions for the second DISINCARNATE CD, which is still untitled at this point, as soon as the 'Within The Mind' project wraps." __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

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ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	if things work out... a very cool participant will be added . crosses fingers! __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

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ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	the latest from BLABBERMOUTH: CKY's DERON MILLER Speaks Out On Upcoming DEATH Tribute: 'This Is The Real Deal' - Feb. 6, 2004 CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller is widely credited for conceiving the upcoming DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - An Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", as a means to help guitarist James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) raise money for his medical bills (Murphy is currently receiving treatment for a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001). The project, which has the blessing of the family of late DEATH mastermind Chuck Schuldiner (who passed away in December 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor), is expected to feature a number of special guest appearances, including those by Miller, Murphy, Dave Culross (MALEVOLENT CREATION, ex-SUFFOCATION), Mikael Thomson (SLIPKNOT), Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT), Brett Hoffmann (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION), Ross Dolan (IMMOLATION), Mike Chlasciak (PAINMUSEUM, ex-HALFORD), and Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE). Other musicians that are interested in participating (if their touring and/or recording schedules allow) include Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN), Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Eric Peterson (TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD), Luc Lemay (GORGUTS), Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND), Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED), Rya and Chad of MUDVAYNE, Patrick Mameli (ex-PESTILENCE), and Jean-Francois Degenais (KATAKLYSM). According to Murphy, "The track selection will span DEATH's career from 'Scream Bloody Gore' to 'Symbolic', the thought being that the 'Sound of Perseverance' songs are too recent to consider for a tribute CD." A June release through Holland's Mascot Records is expected. Speaking exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Miller explained his reasons for launching the project: "I never got to meet Chuck Schuldiner," Deron said. "He never knew I existed, and that will bother me for the rest of my life because I was one of his biggest fans and supporters. [DEATH's] 'Spiritual Healing' changed my life forever when it came out in early 1990. It was way ahead of its time...and still is...and from there I went on to learn every note, word, and solo on every DEATH record by heart. After living through the horror of Chuck's last days and hearing of the Schuldiners' financial misfortune...topped with James Murphy's illness and financial struggle, a tribute to Chuck and the music of DEATH became an imperative no-brainer. Rest assured: this project will be nothing less than top-notch, and of course...as usual, naysayers will be proven wrong. This is the real deal." __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

February 11th, 2004, 11:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	UPDATE on the DEATH TRIBUTE!!! UPDATE from JAMES MURPHY dated 2/10/04 Tonight Richard Christy (Death, Control Denied, Iced Earth, Burning Inside) confirmed his appearance on the Within The Mind project. Richard will play on a total of 4 tracks which originate on the Human and Individual Thought Patterns albums. he will spend the next week or so refreshing his memory and sharpening his chops on those songs and then i will join him at his Orlando warehouse the following weekend for some intense rehearsals after which we will enter a local Orlando studio (ARS is the most likely choice) and lay down his tracks. we're very excited and honored to have Richard on board and his tracks will be the first to be recorded for the project! Soon after i will begin rehearsals with Dave Culross and he will record the majority of the remaining drum tracks. Also noteworthy: at last night's Opeth concert in Tampa drummer Martin Lopez expressed his interest in playing at least one track on the Within The Mind project. schedules permitting, i will try hard to make certain that he does! More news as it develops.... __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

February 11th, 2004, 11:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	from BLABBERMOUTH: OPETH Drummer To Guest On DEATH Tribute CD? - Feb. 11, 2004 OPETH drummer Martin Lopez is the latest high-profile metal musician linked with the upcoming DEATH tribute project, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", tentatively due in June through Holland's Mascot Records. "At [Monday] night's OPETH concert in Tampa, drummer Martin Lopez expressed his interest in playing at least one track on the 'Within The Mind' project," said James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY), one of the musicians spearheading the release. "Schedules permitting, I will try hard to make certain that he does!" The project, which was conceived by CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller as a means to help guitarist James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) raise money for his medical bills (Murphy is currently receiving treatment for a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001), is expected to feature a number of special guest appearances, including those by Miller, Murphy, Dave Culross (MALEVOLENT CREATION, ex-SUFFOCATION), Mikael Thomson (SLIPKNOT), Paul Gray (SLIPKNOT), Brett Hoffmann (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION), Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED), Ross Dolan (IMMOLATION), Mike Chlasciak (PAINMUSEUM, ex-HALFORD), and Terry Butler (SIX FEET UNDER, ex-DEATH, MASSACRE). Regarding Christy's involvement, Murphy said, "Richard will play on a total of four tracks which originate on the 'Human' and 'Individual Thought Patterns' albums. he will spend the next week or so refreshing his memory and sharpening his chops on those songs and then I will join him at his Orlando warehouse the following weekend for some intense rehearsals after which we will enter a local Orlando studio (ARS is the most likely choice) and lay down his tracks. we're very excited and honored to have Richard on board and his tracks will be the first to be recorded for the project! "Soon after I will begin rehearsals with Dave Culross and he will record the majority of the remaining drum tracks." As previously reported, other musicians that are interested in participating (if their touring and/or recording schedules allow) include Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN), Chuck Billy (TESTAMENT), Eric Peterson (TESTAMENT, DRAGONLORD), Luc Lemay (GORGUTS), Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND), Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED), Rya and Chad of MUDVAYNE, Patrick Mameli (ex-PESTILENCE), and Jean-Francois Degenais (KATAKLYSM). According to Murphy, "The track selection will span DEATH's career from 'Scream Bloody Gore' to 'Symbolic', the thought being that the 'Sound of Perseverance' songs are too recent to consider for a tribute CD." __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook Last edited by ms. anthrope : February 11th, 2004 at 12:21 PM.

February 11th, 2004, 11:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	from BLABBERMOUTH: ICED EARTH Drummer RICHARD CHRISTY Issues Latest Update - Feb. 10, 2004 Drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, ex-DEATH, CONTROL DENIED) has issued the following update on his current activities: "My band BURNING INSIDE is confirmed to play the Sun N' Steel Metal Fest in Tampa, Florida the weekend of March 6 and 7. BURNING INSIDE is also playing the Sunshine Plaza Performing Arts Center, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., in South Daytona Beach, Florida this Friday the 13th of February. "I am also playing four songs on James Murphy's DEATH tribute album [dubbed 'Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner']. I'll be playing songs off of the 'Human' and 'Individual Thought Patterns' albums. Those are two albums that influenced me hugely and it is an honor to play on an album that pays tribute to my dear friend Chuck, and I am very happy to have the chance to help out my friend James with his ongoing medical bills. "There are now two new BURNING INSIDE demo songs available on my website RichardChristy.com in the BURNING INSIDE section of the site. The songs are titled 'Humanity Forsaken' and 'Overcast Of My Inner Self'. BURNING INSIDE is still looking for a record label to release our third full-length album." __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook Last edited by ms. anthrope : February 11th, 2004 at 12:42 PM.

February 11th, 2004, 02:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Snyper Warm and Fuzzy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 179	wow thats great, lopez and christy are two of my favourite drummers

February 12th, 2004, 02:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	update directly from james 2/12/04: Another new, confirmed guest for the Within The Mind tribute: Luc Lemay of Gorguts!! That brings the total new additions to 4 in as many days. Luc joins other recent additions Richard Christy (Iced Earth, Ex-Death, Control Denied), Patrick Mameli (Ex-Pestilence) and Jean-Francois Dagenais (Kataklysm). James M. __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

February 12th, 2004, 02:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
FirstStrikeIsDeadly Fuck my aching tits Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fista corps Posts: 270	I am so fucking excited about this This is gonna be the most awesome Tribute record,ever! Of any band that is! __________________ Did you know that Ted Bundy's first dog was a collie named Lassie?

February 12th, 2004, 08:18 PM	#19 (permalink)
ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	link to the official site... under construction: http://www.deathtribute.com/ __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

February 13th, 2004, 06:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
FirstStrikeIsDeadly Fuck my aching tits Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fista corps Posts: 270	Great! __________________ Did you know that Ted Bundy's first dog was a collie named Lassie?

February 13th, 2004, 07:37 AM	#21 (permalink)
Thrash Maniac/Arm Your Dillo Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London, England Posts: 6	im so looking forward to this record like it seems everyone else is! Even as a tribute to the God that was Chuck it would be worthwhile but if it can help James Murphy, excellent guitarist from so many bands I like/love, then all the better! Rock on James!

February 24th, 2004, 11:17 AM	#22 (permalink)
ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	the latest DEATH TRIBUTE news from james murphy, 2/24/04: This past Saturday I traveled to Orlando to Richard Christy's warehouse where he and I practiced the songs which he will be playing on for the Within The Mind project. On the first passes through the songs we nailed them... it sounded more like we had been playing together for months rather than minutes. Richard is a very disciplined and talented musician and clearly those traits, along with his love for the music of Death and Chuck Schuldiner, have pushed him to put a good amount of his free time into practicing for the upcoming session. the results will be awesome, I'm more than certain. It's also looking like a few more guests have been added, Matt Thompson of King Diamond is tentatively scheduled to play drums on one or two tracks, his touring and recording schedule allowing, as is Pissing Razors/Single Bullet Theory vocalist/guitarist Matt DiFabio. barring Opeth drummer Martin Lopez's availability, the remainder of the drum tracks are scheduled to be recorded with Dave Culross of Malevolent Creation and Suffocation fame. Immediately following the recordings with Richard Christy I will begin traveling to gather the rest of the performances. currently planned destinations include California, Pennsylvania, Iowa, NY and Canada. more US locations and several European locations will also be visited before the project's end. James Murphy http://www.deathtribute.com/ __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

February 24th, 2004, 12:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
istari http://www.asphalt.se Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Orebro, Sweden Posts: 253	Would be cool to know where in europe he's traveling. Keeping in mind a couple of swedes are contributing perhaps sweden isn't such a longshot... If so I would love to have a chance to just meet the man and thank him for all his great music.... __________________ http://www.asphalt.se - Metal för helvete!

February 24th, 2004, 02:52 PM	#24 (permalink)
ms. anthrope back off, mofo... Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: s.f. bay area Posts: 4,882	i'll try to find out the next time i hear from him . __________________ "I don't want to spend the rest of my life explaining myself. You either get it or you don't." - Frank Zappa "If sex played guitar, It would sound like Jeff Loomis." - Anonymous Fan Ms. A on Facebook

February 25th, 2004, 12:47 AM	#25 (permalink)
BeyondtheUnholyGrave Powerslave Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NY Posts: 564	If he's coming to New York, I'd love to meet him as well! Tell me where and i'll be there. __________________ If I was paid for disappointment I would be a wealthy man The magic lives in sincerity, in truth, behind the thoughts I choose to stand... Awaiting discovery - Chuck Schuldiner R.I.P.