Sabian - Because Sound Matters

Aaron Rossi and Tomas Haake - C*U*LaTour

Apr 10, 2008

Ministry and Meshuggah came through Los Angeles recently camping out at the House of Blues on Sunset Blvd for three straight nights. Al Jourgensen is hanging up Minsitry, which explains the C*U*LaTour name. So, don't miss your chance to see these Industrial Metal innovators one last time. SABIAN artist Aaron Rossi from Prong was enlisted to play drums on this tour, filling the chair vacated by Joey Jordison. Aaron brings a powerful approach to the kit that this gig requires. He says, "I've got to be able to bash out a powerful slow groove and then go right into blast! I'm really having a good time playing in Ministry. Al is a legend!"

http://www.myspace.com/ministrymusic

Opening this tour is Meshuggah from Sweden, who just released a new album called obZen. Tomas Hakke invited a bunch of us to the listening party in January. Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour), Gene Hoglan (Strapping Young Lad) and I went to pay tribute to the band and get a sneak peak of their new album. We were blown away by the new music! By the time the third track, Bleed,was being played we all looked at each other in disbelief because it was obviously a masterpiece. Technicality is one thing, but the power can't be denied. Am I really hearing this?! When I saw their set at House of Blues I was thinking there's no way they'll play Bleedlive ? it's too complex. Well, stupid me. They nailed it and killed the place! All I could say to Tomas was, "I'm glad you're drumming instead of invading and swinging an ax at me!"

Catch the modern metal Vikings opening for Ministry on the North American leg. First, go here and listen to Bleed, one of the most brutal metal recordings ever. Yes, EVER!! Then, go buy the album. It's important.

http://www.myspace.com/meshuggah

For those of you who do not embarrass easy, this was recently posted on Meshuggah's site:

To all you MESHUGGAH maniacs out there?
Bleed is one of the most challenging tracks on the recently released, critically acclaimed MESHUGGAH, obZen.

Do you think you can compete with the drumming intensity of MESHUGGAH's Tomas Haake? Well, prove it!
Record your best replication of the track Bleed on video and upload it on your MySpace Video section or YouTube.com and SEND the link to mail@nuclearblastusa.com

There are no restrictions on what you can use for this competition. However, you CANNOT use the actual song in the video, if you need the song, you're allowed to put earphones on to assist you.

YOU DON'T NEED TO BE A DRUMMER TO ENTER, JUST DO YOUR BEST!
WHO KNOWS, MAYBE THE SILLIEST ENTRY WILL WIN 

Report and Photography: Christian Stankee ? Artist Relations (USA)