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BRENDON SMALL’S GALAKTIKON To Make Live Debut Headlining WESFEST 8 Benefit Concert

At The Roxy in L.A. on March 3, 2013

Eighth annual benefit concert continues tradition of paying tribute to Berklee College of Music alum and accomplished bassist, athlete and photographer Wes Wehmiller

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Brendon Small’s Galaktikon, the critically acclaimed side-project of Brendon Small – the creative mastermind behind the smash-hit animated [adult swim] TV show Metalocalypse and the band Dethklok – will become the first metal act to headline an all-star lineup forWesFest 8: A Concert to Benefit the Wes Wehmiller Endowed Scholarship at Berklee College Of Music at The Roxy in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 3, 2013. The show marks the live debut of the project, and the event is sponsored by Gallien-Krueger Amplification, Mike Lull Custom Guitars, D’Addario Strings, Epiphone Guitars, and Studio Instument Rentals (S.I.R.).

The scholarship fund honors Wes Wehmiller (1971-2005), a Berklee graduate (’92) and highly accomplished bassist, athlete and photographer who died of thyroid cancer in January 2005. Established by his family and friends, the Wes Wehmiller Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a continuing student at Berklee who best exemplifies the excellence and grace Wehmiller showed as a bassist and as a human being. The WesFest concert series and related fundraising drive has raised more than $150,000 over the past seven years. This year, the goal is to raise $25,000.

Before Metalocalypse and Dethklok’s runaway success, Brendon Small, a Berklee alum (‘97), began his career in animation as the co-creator, writer, voice actor, composer and musician for the TV show Home Movies. Small has also lent his voice to a number of other shows including The Venture Bros., Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Squidbillies, Reno 911!, and Frisky Dingo. He then reprised his co-creator/writer/voice actor/director/producer/music-composer role for Metalocalypse, which premiered in August 2006 and just completed its fourth season on [adult swim]. But in April of 2012, Small branched out to write and produce Brendon Small’s Galaktikon, a self-described “High Stakes Intergalactic Extreme Rock Album.” The long-awaited side project was inspired not just by modern metal, but also by Queen, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer.

Brendon Small himself had this to say: “I’m excited to get this album up on its feet in a live scenario with some of the best musicians on this planet.”

The live band required to pull off the multi-layered music of Brendon Small’s Galaktikon will contain four guitarists, including L.A.-based guitarist and former Musicians Institute Guitar Program Director Jude Gold (Jefferson Starship, Billy Sheehan), Mike Keneally (Dethklok, Frank Zappa, Joe Satriani), Rick Musallam (Ben Taylor, Carly Simon), and Small himself. Additional band members include keyboardist/guitarist Walter Ino; bassist Bryan Beller (Dethklok, Steve Vai, The Aristocrats); drummer Tim Yeung (Morbid Angel); and vocalists Ben Thomas (Zappa Plays Zappa), Kira Small (Peter Frampton, Martina McBride), Ali Handal (Neil Young, Paul Williams) and Jude Crossen.

“We’re beyond psyched to have Brendon Small’s Galaktikon making its debut at WesFest 8,” says event co-producer and Galaktikon bassist Beller. “For seven years we’ve been growing the WesFest community with every event, especially in Southern California. But this year, thanks to Brendon’s involvement, we’ve got a greater chance to reach more folks around the country than ever before.”

The event will feature three additional acts: Los Angeles funk/R&B bassist Derek Frank (Jonatha Brooke, Brian Auger); the WesFest All-Stars, featuring the music of previous WesFest performers and singer/songwriters Janet Robin (Lindsey Buckingham), Ali Handal, and Colin Keenan, along with a special group assembled by Zappa Plays Zappa drummer Joe Travers; and Danny Mo and the Exciters, featuring Wehmiller’s Berklee bass professor and close friend Danny Morris, as well as 2012 Wehmiller Scholarship award winner Jed Lingat and legendary drummer John “JR” Robinson.

From 1997 through 2001, Wes Wehmiller toured worldwide with the multi-platinum pop band Duran Duran, and appeared on many TV shows with them as well, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Today Show, VH-1’s Storytellers, and Hard Rock Live. He performed with Missing Persons and several other L.A. based bands, and his work appears on numerous recordings produced in the L.A. area and in Vancouver. He gained endorsement deals with SWR bass amplification systems and La Bella Strings.

WesFest 8 advance tickets are available through March 1 for $35 per pair of tickets or $20 per single ticket. Tickets are $30 each at the door. Ticket orders and donations will be accepted via check or credit card. Complete ordering instructions and procedures can be found online at: http://weswehmiller.net/wesfest/wesfest-8.

For any questions about ordering tickets or donating to the fundraising drive, please contact Peter Gordon at 818.380.3041 orpgordon@berklee.edu. For additional biographical information on Wes Wehmiller, and more information on the WesFest concert series, as well as new details about WesFest 8 as they become available, please visit the official Wes Wehmiller Tribute Website atwww.wesfest.com.

OTEP RELEASES FINAL ALBUM (1/22/13)

OTEP’s final album Hydra is out today, January 22^ndand is already climbing the iTunes charts; currently at #8 on the Rock Chart and #78 on the Overall Chart. Hydra takes listeners on a fantastical, demonic ride through the mind of a girl who has been cast aside, set on vengeance against the world that has forgotten her. Seducing your ears with every aspect of the vocal spectrum, the artist, activist and poet will put you in a trance, creating a theater of the mind the likes of which you have never imagined before.

With a sound all her own, OTEP has been terrorizing the metal scene for years with a mixture of unforgiving heavy sounds and beautifully haunting spoken words resulting in over 600,000 albums sold to date. Utilizing her unrivaled songwriting ability, OTEP has powered through taboo topics such as politics, sex, animal rights, equal rights, bigotry and hatred in previous releases. Playing for fans across the globe, she has been preaching a venomous, metal-infused gospel for well over a decade.

Proving art only gets better with time, Hydra has solidified OTEP’s place as one of the most prolific, unique, female-fronted metal groups of our time. Be a part of history and order the final chapter from a poet whose outspoken nature has paved the way for all artists to come. Pick up the album at Best Buy for $7.99 for a limited time only. Build your own Hydra package through the Victory Records’ webstore starting for as low as $19.98.Order now! ART SAVES!

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Music Video for “Fists Falls”

AEON ZEN New Album Enigma Released Today

Album Streaming in full on Guitar World

English progressive-metallers AEON ZEN release their third opus Enigma to the word today onNightmare Records / Sony / RED. An ambitiously creative and powerful concept album featuring nine continuous tracks that show the obvious strengths of the band, plus two bonus tracks available on the CD version only. Enigma is available on CD and Digital Downloadat your favorite North American vendors.

GuitarWorld.com the online home of Guitar World Magazine, is hosting an exclusive stream of the entire new album today. Hear it HERE. Don’t miss the bands “Top 5 Guitar Riffs” VideoHERE.

AEON ZEN‘s video for the song “Divinity” can be seen HERE.

Four years after their formation and having released two albums AEON ZEN are continuing from strength to strength, bringing their own brand of creative, complex, melodic progressive metal to fans all over the world, along with their highly energised live shows.

Enigma was produced by founding member Rich Hinks, AEON ZEN pushes the boundaries even wider from beautiful to brutal incorporating their own technical groove prog style and their early influences of Dream Theater, Metallica, Opeth and Cynic to create their own unique sound and identity.

AEON ZEN are:

Rich Hinks – Guitar, Bass, Vocals

Andi Kravljaca – Vocals

Matt Shepherd – Guitar

Shaz – Keyboards

Steve Burton – Drums

Enigma Tracklisting:

1. Enter the Enigma

2. Artificial Soul

3. Divinity

4. Seven Hills

5. Warning

6. Turned to Ash

7. Still Human

8. Eternal Snow

9. Downfall

10. Survival (Bonus Track)

11. Time Divine 2.0 (Bonus Track)

Enigma features guest vocals by:

Nate Loosemore (Lost In Thought)

Atle Pettersen (Above Symmetry)

Jonny Tatum (Eumeria)

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SOUND STORM: IMMORTALIA TO BE RELEASED IN U.S.A. and CANADA!!!

“Somewhere in Italy there lies a well…that contains the key to immortality…”

SOUND STORM - symphonic metal’s best kept secret – will finally see its highly acclaimed
masterpiece “Immortalia” hit North American Shores on February 26, 2013 through Scarlet
Records/Eone Distribution.

By expertly weaving symphonic, power, progressive and extreme styles, Sound Storm
trascends the boundaries of metal genres with a spell binding album that explores the
historical and literary realms of man’s bigget quest!

North American fans will now bear what Europe and Japan have come to regard as one of the
best albums of 2012 and for years to come.

The critics agree:

“The song writing and compositions are truly remarkable…It has already crept into the
same company as some of my all time favorite releases…Just like that”

5/5 - Metal Underground.com (USA)

“This is the best symphonic metal concept album I have heard in years and if it was possible
to give it 100000/10, I would… This is just FANTASTIC album from beginning to end.
Phenomenal.”

5/5 - The Metal Review (Worldwide)

“Every song is very worth listening to, awesome perfection & quality…”

86/100 – BURRN! Magazine (Japan)

“It is one of the best albums in that genre that was released this year and a proposal you
should taste to enjoy its magnificence.”

4.5/5 – Hard City.gr (Greece)

“It’s a wonderful album that I will enjoy for years to come”

4/5 – Metal Rules (USA)

“Everything about the album is just right…”

90/100 – Lords of Metal (NL)

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01/21/13

Legendary dark metallers and NAPALM RECORDS recording artists MOONSPELL will be joining the “Voices from the Dark” tour next month, touring alongside MARDUK, INQUISITION, DEATH WOLF, and THE FORESHADOWING. Sponsored by Hails & Horns magazine and currently spanning 24 dates across North America, the “Voices from the Dark” tour begins February 20th in Springfield, Virginia and concludes March 16th in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the CONFIRMED dates/venues:

HAILS & HORNS MAGAZINE PRESENTS “VOICES FROM THE DARK ” TOUR F. MARDUK / MOONSPELL / INQUISITION / THE FORESHADOWING / DEATH WOLF

2/20 – Springfield, VA @ Empire
2/21 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
2/22 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
2/23 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
2/24 – Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
2/25 – Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room
2/26 – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre
2/27 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
2/28 – Saint Paul, MN @ Station 4
3/01 – Winnipeg, MB @ Osborne Village Inn
3/02 – Regina, SK @ The Exchange
3/03 – Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop
3/04 – Calgary, AB @ Dickens
3/05 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
3/06 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
3/07 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
3/08 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Opera House
3/09 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Vex
3/10 – Tempe, AZ @ 910 Live
3/11 – Albuquerque, NM @ TBC
3/12 – Dallas, TX @ Tomcats West
3/13 – San Antonio, TX @ Korova
3/15 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
3/16 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

MOONSPELL vocalist/founder commented on his band’s upcoming North American tour: “The time for a North American tour is finally up, and we are proud to return overseas to bring you all the darkened magic of our Portuguese legend and sound, a rebellion made of passion and communion with the fans. We invite you all to witness the charm and power of Alpha Noir and Omega White, but also to celebrate with us our 20th anniversary as a band and time-travel with us to Wolfheart, Irreligious, and songs never played before in the American territory. The time has come to gather the pack - let the games begin!!!”

MOONSPELL’s Alpha Noir and companion Omega White albums were released by NAPALM RECORDS in North America this past May. For more info, consult www.moonspell.com, www.facebook.com/moonspellband, www.myspace.com/moonspell, www.twitter.com/#!/moonspell,www.soundcloud.com/moonspell, and www.napalmrecords.com.

HATRIOT: New Thrash Act From Original Testament/Exodus Vocalist Rises

Massacre Records is set to unleash the debut album from American thrash outfit HATRIOT, celebrating the comeback of the infamous original vocalist for Bay Area legends Exodus, Testament and others, Steve “Zetro” Souza!

Having recently signed a deal with Germany’s Massacre Records, the band are now prepared to drop their debut, Heroes Of Origin, the album set for North American release on February 12th, and preceded by the European release next week, on January 25th. Raging with old-school Bay Area thrash metal in the best Testament/Exodus/Forbidden tradition, the album’s ten anthems were produced by Juan Urteaga at Trident Studios (Testament, Heathen, Exodus, Skinlab). The cover art and booklet was designed by Mark Devito (Motörhead, Laaz Rockit, Ruffians, Exodus).

Check out HATRIOT’s official video for “Blood Stained Wings” from Heroes Of Origin and more RIGHT HERE.

Having proven his metal allegiance by fronting such acts as Exodus, Legacy (Testament), Dublin Death Patrol, Tenet, AC/DZ, and more, Steve Souza has once again stepped into the thrash metal world with HATRIOT, taking his musical roots back in time to the 1980’s when metal was fast, furious, and yet still melodic. Souza has a vocal style that few singers possess, boasting a powerful sting yet at the same time delivering in a way where fans can fully understand the lyrics, a trademark trait that made him one of the premier singers in the thrash metal world.

Still residing in the evolutionary birthplace of thrash metal, Steve Souza brings HATRIOT to life backed by his two sons — bassist Cody Souza and drummer Nick — along with young guitar wizard, Kosta “V” and second guitarist Miguel Esparza, the quintet out to crush and destroy everything in its path. Unsatisfied with the newer trends in the metal scene, the band produces quality old-school metal with a proven formula with the perfect chemistry and hits the stage light a freight train!

HATRIOT has earned respect having supported Testament and Forbidden on stage with sporadic performances, and in 2013 will take to the road in a much more rigorous fashion in support of Heroes Of Origin!

Heroes Of Origin Track Listing:

1. Suicide Run

2. Weapons of Class Destruction

3. Murder American Style

4. Blood Stained Wings

5. The Violent Time Of My Dark Passenger

6. Globicidal

7. And Your Children To Be Damned

8. The Mechanics Of Annihilation

9. Shadows Of The Buried

10. Heroes Of Origin

HATRIOT Lineup:

Steve “Zetro” Souza – vocals

Kosta “V” – guitars

Miguel Esparza – guitars

Cody Souza – bass

Nick Souza – drums

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Australian Metal Band SYNTHETIC BREED Releases New Single ‘Xenogenesis’ — Featuring Original Lead Singer Callan Hughes

Australian industrial metal heavyweights SYNTHETIC BREED are pleased to announce that they have released a brand new single featuring the return of original vocalist Callan Hughes. The new track, ‘Xenogenesis’, is a “taste of what’s to come” from the emerging band, bringing a polished and more refined sound to the table while retaining the same formulated chaos the band is known for. ‘Xenogenesis’ was mastered by Mike Spreitzer of DevilDriver.

Callan Hughes returned to the band in October 2012 and the band immediately started writing new material. ‘Xenogenesis’ is the first track that was recorded by the reunited group, and as stated above, really gives the listener a taste of what is to come from the band’s upcoming full-length album. The full-length, which currently does not have a release date, is presently in the works.

‘Xenogenesis’ is available for streaming exclusively on SYNTHETIC BREED’s Facebook page and the Rogue Records Facebook pageand is available worldwide on Rogue Records America’s bandcamp page. The single will be available on iTunes starting on January 25^th.SYNTHETIC BREED is planning to release a lyric video this week just in time for the NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA. The band’s mobile app will also be updated for the event.

Today, HELLS HEADBANGERS announces April 16th as the release date for CEREKLOTH’s In the Midst of Life We are in Death. A hottly tipped name in the death metal underground, In the Midst of Life We are in Death is the Danish quintet’s debut album, which will see release on both CD and vinyl LP formats through HELLS HEADBANGERS, who’ve previously released CEREKLOTH’s Halo of Syringes and Pandemonium Prayers 7″ EPs. Tracklisting and album cover (also attached) to follow below.

Defying the trends of time, CEREKLOTH are a band trying to capture their own timeless death metal sound on their long-brewing debut album, In the Midst of Life We are in Death. With emphasis on strong compositions and song structures, along with eerie, disharmonic moods and melodies to remember, CEREKLOTH tell the twisted tales of true death from the most bitter and darkest perspective, some even inspired by first-hand real-life experiences.

Formed in 2008 in Denmark, CEREKLOTH have two short releases behind them – 2008′s Pandemonium Prayers and 2011′s Halo of Syringes, both released on 7″ vinyl by HELLS HEADBANGERS - and after some changes in the line-up, the band now stand stronger than ever, consisting of five experienced musicians who lit the CEREKLOTH fire, preparing more material and forging plans for new releases as we await the release of In the Midst of Life We are in Death, which can currently be streamed here: http://hellsheadbangers.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-midst-of-life-we-are-in-death

Tracklisting for CEREKLOTH’s In the Midst of Life We are in Death

1. Praeludium
2. Born of the Void 04:55
3. Within the Hollow Crown
4. Halo of Syringes
5. Nest of Disease
6. Mesmerizing Holy Death
7. When Outcast Become Kings
8. The Reapers Instant is Our Eternity

MORE INFO:

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SISTER SIN PREMIERE “HEARTS OF COLD” MUSIC VIDEO (1/21)

Swedish heavy metal rockers SISTER SIN have released an exciting new music video for “Hearts of Cold,” the second single from their recent album Now and Forever (10/22/12). Front woman Liv Jagrell goes balls to the wall and showcases her superb acting skills. Watch the video premiere now through VEVO.

Directed by Eric Richter in Chicago, Illinois, the video packs a ferocious punch in a span of four minutes and sixteen seconds that will have your adrenaline rushing with your fist held high. The song is loosely based on characters Mikey and Mallory from the 1994 movie Natural Born Killers and mirrors the Finnish, real life version of them; Juha Veikko Valjakkala and Marita Routalammi, who crossed the border over to Sweden and killed a family of three.

SISTER SIN’s recent release, Now and Forever, debuted at #6 on the Hard Rock chart in Sweden and #44 on the National Album chart; their highest debut yet. Mixed by Cameron Webb (Motörhead, Danzig, Social Distortion) the album electrifies audiences with Jagrell’s gritty rock vocals, gut splitting riffs and fiery melodies that truly capture the vibe of the eighties.SISTER SIN strives to preserve the past and add their own modern twist on classic hair metal as they carry the rock ‘n roll torch into the future bringing metal to the masses. Now and Forever is available on the Victory Records’ webstore and through iTunes/Amazon.

The countdown has begun for SISTER SIN’s much-anticipated North American takeover, where they will be taking no prisoners. Starting in Tampa, Florida on February 1^st, SISTER SIN will pummel through nineteen cities alongside metal legend DORO before beginning a series of headlining dates that will take them through Tampa, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and more. Fans can expect to be blown away with the bands high energy, intense and powerful stage performance. Following their time in North America they will travel to the UK to perform at Hammerfest and additional headlining shows. See a full listing of tour dates here.

SISTER SIN:

 Liv Jagrell, Vocals

 Jimmy Hiltula, Guitar

 Strandh, Bass

 Dave Sundberg, Drums

Watch the music video for “Hearts Of Cold” exclusively through VEVO here.

For more information on Sister Sin:

https://www.facebook.com/SisterSin

http://www.victoryrecords.com/sistersin

“End Of The Line” Music Video

Tour Dates w/ Doro:

2/01- Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug

2/02- Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

2/03- West Springfield, VA @ Empire

2/04- New York, NY @ BB Kings

2/05- Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage

2/07- Toronto, ON @ Mod Club

2/08- Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall

2/09- Columbus, OH @ Ace Of Cups

2/10- Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s

2/12-Westland, MI @ Token Lounge

2/13- Joliet, IL @ Mojoes

2/14- St. Paul, MN @ Station 4

2/15- Waterloo, IA @ Spicoli’s Grill and the Reverb

2/17- Englewood, CO @ Moe’s

2/19- Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

2/20- Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre

2/21- San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside

2/22- West Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues

2/23- Tempe, AZ @ Rocky Point Cantina

Headlining Tour Dates:

2/24-Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS

2/26- Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar

2/27- Fort Worth, TX @ Tomcats West

2/28- Oklahoma City, OK @ The Chameleon Room

3/01- St. Louis, MO @ Fubar

3/02- Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall

3/03- Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

3/05- Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero

3/07- Baltimore, MD @ Paparizza

3/08- Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose

3/09- Trenton, NJ @ Championships

UK Tour Dates:

3/14- Gwynedd, UK @ Hafan Y Mor Holiday Park

3/15- Edinburgh, UK @ Bannermans

3/16- London, UK @ Underworld

A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH Reveal Title, and Tracklisting for New Album

A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH have completed the mastering phase of their forthcoming sophomore release on Steamhammer/SPV.

Today the band has confirmed the title of the new album as Lay My Soul to Waste which will be released May 21^st in North America. In addition the tracklisting has also been revealed. Once again the artwork was commissioned by Sam Shearon, who is also responsible for artwork on the band’s first release And Hell Will Follow Me.

Frontman Sal Abruscato spoke about the completion of the second record and what fans can expect:

“I can’t express in words how proud I am of our accomplishment. To finally complete our sophomore album, sit back and listen to what we have done is a great feeling. From our performances to Matt Brown’s mixes and finally having the album blessed by engineer and mastering great Ted Jensen, this album sounds bigger than the Grand Canyon. This album will surpass all expectations; it will be a privilege and an honor to present this album to all the fans.”

Lay My Soul to Waste Tracklisting:

1) Lay My Soul to Waste

2) Shallow Grave

3) The Needle in You

4) In the Sleeping Death

5) Killer by Night

6) Growing Old

7) Dead of Winter

8) Devil Came With a Smile

9) Day of the Storm

10) DMSLT

11) Cold Dark Mourning

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01/18/13

SOILWORK: NEW ALBUM TRACK NOW ONLINE

“This Momentary Bliss,” a new track off the ninth studio album by Swedish melodic metal band SOILWORK, is now up on YouTube for your listening enjoyment: http://youtu.be/LR2C2kEONIU

About the song, SOILWORK frontman Björn “Speed” Strid has stated: “Reminding you of A Predator’s Portrait days. Super-catchy and groovy chorus.”

SOILWORK’s first dual-disc release, The Living Infinite, will be released on February 27^th in Asia (via license to Marquee Records), in Europe on March 1^st, and in North America on March 5^th.

The album’s furious opening track, “Spectrum Of Eternity,” is available as a FREE DOWNLOAD here:http://emailunlock.com/nuclearblastrecords/soilwork-spectrum-of-eternity

Produced by Jens Bogren (OPETH, AMON AMARTH, BLOODBATH), The Living Infinite marks the recording debut of long-time touring guitarist David Andersson (NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA) and features artwork by 2005’s Stabbing The Drama artist Mircea Eftemie Gabriel of MNEMIC.

SOILWORK’s world tour launches with a 54-show headlining trek through the U.S. and Canada this March. Support comes from Jeff Loomis, Blackguard, The Browning, and Wretched. Tour dates are:

03/12/13 Empire – West Springfield, VA
03/13/13 The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
03/14/13 Bogie’s – Albany, NY
03/15/13 The Gramercy Theater – New York, NY
03/16/13 Webster Theater – Hartford, CT
03/17/13 Petit Campus – Montreal, QC – CANADA
03/18/13 Dagobert – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
03/19/13 Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – CANADA
03/20/13 The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
03/21/13 Altar Bar – Pittsburgh, PA
03/22/13 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
03/23/13 Token Lounge – Westland, MI
03/24/13 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
03/25/13 Mojoes – Joliet, IL
03/26/13 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
03/27/13 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
03/28/13 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
03/29/13 The Exchange – Regina, SK – CANADA
03/30/13 The Distillery – Calgary, AB – CANADA
03/31/13 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
04/01/13 The Generator – Prince George, B.C. – CANADA
04/02/13 Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, B.C. – CANADA
04/03/13 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
04/04/13 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
04/05/13 Slim’s – San Francisco, CA
04/06/13 House of Blues – Hollywood, CA
04/07/13 Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ
04/08/13 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
04/09/13 Las Vegas Country Saloon – Las Vegas, NV
04/11/13 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT
04/12/13 Gothic Theater – Englewood, CO
04/13/13 The Beaumont Club – Kansas City, MO
04/14/13 The Firebird – St. Louis, MO
04/15/13 Trees – Dallas, TX
04/16/13 Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
04/17/13 Jake’s – Lubbock, TX
04/18/13 Lucky Mule – Abilene, TX
04/19/13 The Chameleon Room – Oklahoma City, OK
04/20/13 Tricky Falls – El Paso, TX
04/21/13 Dirty Dog Bar – Austin, TX
04/22/13 House of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
04/23/13 Geo’s – McAllen, TX
04/24/13 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
04/26/13 State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
04/27/13 Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL
04/28/13 The Casbah – Charlotte, NC
04/29/13 Kingdom – Richmond, VA
04/30/13 Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
05/01/13 Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ
05/02/13 The Chance Theater – Poughkeepsie, NY
05/03/13 Broadway Joes – Buffalo, NY
05/04/13 Al Rosa Villa – Columbus, OH
05/05/13 Music Hall – London, ON – CANADA
05/06/13 Station 58 – Syracuse, NY
05/07/13 The Palladium – Worcester, MA

Advanced tickets and VIP Meet & Greet packages (early entry + a shirt of choice from the band’s merchandise) are available atEnterTheVault.com.

SOILWORK’s 2010 album, The Panic Broadcast, debuted on the American Billboard Top 200 Albums chart at #88.

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THE RESISTANCE: Decibel Brings You “Face To Face”

In celebration of the impending release of their Rise From Treason EP, Decibel Magazine offers up THE RESISTANCE’s “Face To Face.” Featuring within its ranks some of Sweden’s most esteemed musicians, THE RESISTANCE includes In Flames’ founder Jesper Strömblad on guitar alongside second guitarist Glenn Ljungström (ex-In Flames), vocalist Marco Aro (ex-The Haunted, Facedown) and drummer Chris Barkensjö (ex-Kaamos, ex-Repugnant).

Far from a “supergroup” or “side project,” THE RESISTANCE is a veritable gang embracing the musical attitude and sounds of old-school Swedish death metal and the traditional “no compromise” values of hardcore. Sea Of Tranquility calls Rise From Treason “consistently hard, driving, aggressive, fast, and angry,“ while No Clean Singing adds: “crusty, d-beat influenced, old-school death metal with hardcore vocals and extremely headbangable rhythms. I like.”

Rise From Treason will see North American release on January 29, 2013 via Armoury Records with a full-length to follow later this year.

In the meantime, check out “Face To Face” courtesy of Decibel Magazine at THIS LOCATION.

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CLUTCH Confirm Additional North American Tour Dates for Earth Rocker World Tour

Earth Rocker Presale Now Available – Weathermaker Music Confirms March 19, 2013 Release Date

The Earth Rocker world tour is in full swing. The Current UK/European tour will haveHark as the support from London through Copenhagen. Tombstone will support in Oslo, Norway and Badge and Troubled Horse will support in Stockholm.

CLUTCH has announced the first leg of the Earth Rocker North American tour. This leg begins March 8^th in Cincinnati, OH and runs through April 20^th in Baltimore, MD. Support on the tour will come from Orange Goblin, Lionizeand Kyng. The shows from March 8^th through March 24^th are on sale now, and the newly announced dates are set to go on sale for fan club members Tuesday January 22^nd HERE. Tickets will go on sale for the general public on Friday January 25^th and Saturday January 26^th.

Additionally CLUTCH will appear at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. Exact info on show times and locations will be released soon. Make sure to stay tuned tohttp://pro-rock.com for the latest info.

WEATHERMAKER MUSIC has confirmed a March 19, 2013 WORLDWIDE release date for theCLUTCH Earth Rocker CD and Vinyl. Presales for Earth Rocker start at 12:00 noon EST today. Please visithttp://www.clutchmerch.com to pre-order the new record which is available in special bundles packages as well.

The first single and title track can streamed exclusively HERE. Fans can keep up on the progress of Earth Rocker by visiting the new website www.earthrocker.com. The website is a hub dedicated to all things Earth Rocker. Fans can expect to see frequent updates including photos, videos from the studio, song title announcements and samples of new songs.

Earth Rocker European Tour

1/21: Press Day in London, UK

1/22: London, UK @ Koko – SOLD OUT!

1/23: Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg - Tickets

1/24: Press Day in Paris, FR

1/25: Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie – SOLD OUT!

1/26: Stuttgart, GER @ Universum – SOLD OUT!

1/27: Munchen, GER @ Backstage Club – SOLD OUT!

1/28: Press Day in Berlin, GER

1/29: Berlin, GER @ Lido – SOLD OUT!

1/30: Press Day in Cologne, GER

1/31: Cologne, GER @ Luxor – SOLD OUT!

2/1: Brussels, BE @ VK - Tickets

2/2: Hamburg, GER @ Logo – SOLD OUT!

2/3: Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio - Tickets

2/4: Press Day in Oslo, NO

2/5: Oslo, NO @ Parkteateret – SOLD OUT!

2/6: Press Day in Stockholm, SWE

2/7: Stockholm, SWE @ Tyrol - Tickets

Earth Rocker North American Tour

3/8: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s - Tickets

3/9: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works - Tickets

3/10: Sauget, IL @ Pop’s - Tickets

3/11: Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom - Tickets

3/12: Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom - Tickets

3/14: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom - Tickets

3/15: Austin, TX @ SXSW

3/16: Austin, TX @ SXSW

3/18: Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep - Tickets

3/19: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot - Tickets

3/21: Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues - Tickets

3/22: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee - Tickets

3/23: Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Café Las Vegas Strip - Tickets

3/24: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues - Tickets

3/26: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

3/27: Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory

3/29: Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market

3/30: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

3/31: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Concert House

4/1: Missoula, MT @ The Wilma Theater

4/2: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Concert House

4/3: Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

4/5: Calgary, AB @ Flames Central

4/6: Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Events Centre

4/7: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall

4/9: Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Centre

4/10: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

4/11: Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s

4/12: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

4/13: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Orbit Room

4/15: Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater

4/16: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place

4/18: Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy

4/19: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE – Indoor

4/20: Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live

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VICIOUS RUMORS to Release new Album This Spring

Vicious Rumors is on fire. 3 albums in 3 years! “Razorback Killers” (2011), “Live You To Death” (2012) and the new studio album “Electric Punishment” 2013 ……..and the ball keeps rolling!

The legendary San Francisco bay area metal band released a new live CD “Live You To Death” last year onSteamhammer / SPV. Tight and full of energy “Live You to Death” captures the power and excitement of the Vicious Rumors live performance! 9 live tracks with 2 Vicious Rumors style covers of Black Sabbath’s “Sign of the Southern Cross” and Judas Priest “Running Wild” complete this must have live album.

No rest for the wicked. The band is in the Trident studios in San Francisco right now with Geoff Thorpe and Juan Urteaga - the same production team that brought you “Warball”, ”Razorback Killers” and “Live You to Death”. The new studio album “Electric Punishment” will be out on Steamhammer / SPV in April 2013.

Geoff Thorpe, Brian Allen, Larry Howe, Stephen Goodwin and Thean Rasmussen are back with 9 new songs and a wicked cover of “Strange Ways” by KISS sure to satisfy the Vicious Rumors faithfull fans.” Black X List “, ” D-Block “ are two thrashy speed killers while “Escape (From Hell) “ and “Together We Unite” add a classic flavor. Guest appearances by Mark McGee, Brad Gillis as well as touring guitarist Bob Capka all along with Geoff Thorpe round out this 5 man guitar gun slinger army. It’s all there … the killer guitar attack, power and speed, melody and double bass thunder and of course shredding guitar solos!!

The Vicious Rumors ball is gaining speed and rolling through your town this year…the first confirmed date is July 26th at the Headbangers Open Air in Germany. More details regarding the new studio album and live shows coming soon!!!

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FRONTIERS RECORDS TO RELEASE JOURNEY’S ECLIPSE ON VINYL IN NORTH AMERICA JANUARY 22^ND

(New York, NY) – Frontiers Records will release a special gatefold double-vinyl edition of iconic rock group Journey‘s latest studio album, ECLIPSE; the vinyl album will be available for purchase at all physical and online outlets in North America beginning January 22^nd, 2013. Please see below for the track listing and click here to preorder the special edition limited 2-LP vinyl.

Produced by acclaimed producer and long-time Journey collaborator Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Rush, Aerosmith), ECLIPSE is Journey‘s 14^th studio album and was originally released in the United States on May 24^th, 2011 exclusively at Walmart. ECLIPSE, the second Journey album with lead singer Arnel Pineda, debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart and includes the tracks, “City Of Hope” and “Resonate”; both songs were Top 10 radio hits at Classic Rock radio with “City Of Hope” reaching #4 and “Resonate” climbing to #8, respectively. USA TODAY declared “Journey fans…will love Eclipse”, whileClassic Rock Revisited avowed “Journey delivers a bombastic guitar oriented album…it is the most adventurous, creative and powerful album they have made…”

Journey just wrapped a highly-successful, extensive five month North American tour, and is gearing up for their first-ever tour of Australia, followed by a return to Southeast Asia and Europe.

Since its formation in 1973 in San Francisco, Journey has earned 19 Top 40 singles and 25 gold and platinum albums. The band’s Greatest Hits album is certified 15 times platinum, bringing Journey into the elite club of Diamond-certified album holders. Journey was awarded the prestigious “Legend Of Live Award” at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards in honor of the band’s significant and lasting contributions to live music and the touring business, and in acknowledgement of their commitment to the fans and the art of performing live. The 2011 Eclipse World Tour was one of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and ranked in the Top 15 Tours of the year. 2011 also marked the 30th anniversary of the band’s seminal anthem, Don’t Stop Believin’, which was honored as the top-selling digital classic rock song in history by Nielsen SoundScan. The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005.

ECLIPSE vinyl track listing:

LP1 – side one

City Of Hope

Edge Of The Moment

Chain Of Love

LP1 – side two

Tantra

Anything Is Possible

Resonate

LP2 – side one

She’s A Mystery

Human Feel

Ritual

LP2 – side two

To Whom It May Concern

Someone

Venus

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Frontiers Records is set to release the new album from futuristic Danish hard rockers Pretty Maids; MOTHERLAND will hit streets on March 26th in North America and is produced by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe). The first single and video from the album will be ”Mother Of All Lies” – clickhere to check out an audio sample. Pretty Maids are slated to play numerous European festivals this summer in support of MOTHERLAND, including Wacken Open Air and Bang Your Head!!! Immediately following, the band will embark on an extensive world tour.

Founded in 1982 by guitarist Ken Hammer and singer Ronnie Atkins, Pretty Maids established themselves as a band to be taken seriously with their breakthrough album, 1987′s FUTURE WORLD. The band has toured with the likes of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Rainbow and appeared at the Monsters Of Rock festival numerous times. Pretty Maids is Ronnie Atkins (vocals), Ken Hammer (guitars), Morten Sandager (keyboards), Allan Tschicaja (drums) and Rene Shades (bass).

MALEVOLENCE to release brand new single

Portuguese extreme progressive metallers MALEVOLENCE are proud to press forward that
DEVOURED UNLIMITED, the 2^nd single extracted from their upcoming 3^rd album
ANTITHETICAL will be available on Friday, January 25^th.

DEVOURED UNLIMITED draws a parallel on wars linking the precedent atrocities known to
men with the present state of destruction and the pandemonium that is about to come.

The audio episode verses about solid facts and renders the ironic ARBEIT MACHT FREI
statement amongst the flagellation brought to the world by the Nazi regime.

The artwork for the brand new single (on attachment) was once more propelled ahead by
the design bureau KKSTRUCTURES.

Watch out: a storm is coming!

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01/17/13

KROMOSOM: Southern Lord Debut Streaming At Invisible Oranges

Band Locks Down New US Tour

Born in the smoldering wake of defunct crust acts Schifosi and Pisschrist, and featuring current members of Leprosy, Bloody Hammer, Fuil Na Seanchoille and Nuclear Death Terror, Melbourne-based KROMOSOM have hooked up with Southern Lord for their first CD release, Live Forever, set for North American release this Tuesday, January 22nd.

The fifteen-track assault captures all of KROMOSOM’s material previously only available on vinyl, with fifteen boasting fifteen entirely unhinged, filthy tracks, barely touching the twenty-three minute realm, all mastered for maximum pandemonium by Jack Control (World Burns to Death, Severed Head of State). If this doesn’t get you raging it’s time to hang up your boots and join the rest of the sheep.

Invisible Oranges is now streaming Live Forever in its raging entirety; do it!

While final venue info is still pending, KROMOSOM will invade the US again this Spring. Ripping loose in Brooklyn on May 17th the quartet will pummel South alongside Nomad, stopping off to blast out a set at Maryland Deathfest XI, on their way to tear it up at this year’s Chaos in Tejas at the end of the month. Following that venture they’ll hit the West Coast running from Los Angeles up to Portland from June 3rd through 8th with support from Frenzy. Stay tuned as specific venues are confirmed.

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GODHUNTER Toast The West Coast As Tour Gets Underway Tonight

The first leg of GODHUNTER’s 2013 Winter tour begins tonight as the Tucson terrors infiltrate California. Anybody in the vicinity of Ventura tonight, Long Beach tomorrow or Twentynine Palms on Saturday night, get ready to watch your town burn down.

The action picks back up in early February when the second branch of the trek takes GODHUNTER to four cities throughout their home state. The third and most intense leg of the tour will engulf the first half of March as the band forges through the Southwestern and Gulf Coast regions on their way to raid SXSW.

GODHUNTER’s new video for “Wolves Of The North” recently debuted via Metal Injection, so even if you’re not along the tour warpath, crack open a beer or six and party down with that and more of the band’s scumdrenched sludgecore face-replacery HERE.

GODHUNTER Winter Tour 2013:

1/17/2013 Billy O’s – Ventura, CA

1/18/2013 Max Steiner’s – Long Beach, CA

1/19/2013 The Palms – Twentynine Palms, CA

2/06/2013 The Rock – Tucson, AZ

2/08/2013 Rocky Point Cantina – Phoenix, AZ

2/09/2013 The Kitty – Lake Havasu, AZ

2/23/2013 BleedBleed House – Prescott, AZ

3/01/2013 Yayo Tacos – Las Vegas, NV

3/02/2013 The Big House – Flagstaff, AZ

3/03/2013 Hooligan’s – Albuquerque, NM

3/04/2013 Seventh Circle – Denver, CO

3/05/2013 The Zodiac – Colorado Springs, CO

3/06/2013 Jake’s Backroom – Lubbock, TX

3/07/2013 TBA – Dallas, TX

3/08/2013 Wild Salmon – Lafayette, LA

3/09/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

3/10/2013 TBA – Houston, TX

3/11-13/2013 SXSW – Austin, TX

3/14/2013 Green Room – Las Cruces, NM

3/15/2013 House Of Rock – El Paso, TX

3/16/2013 The Rock – Tucson, AZ

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SERENITY: War of Ages

The new album of the Symphonic Metal masters will be released on April 9th in North America! Right on time for the release of “War of Ages”, the band will embark on a tour with their labelmates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. Please see below for the dates! Get ready for a sweeping and bombastic new album!

“War of Ages”-Tracklist
Wings Of Madness
The Art Of War
Shining Oasis
For Freedom’s Sake
Age Of Glory
The Matricide
Symphony For The Quiet
Tannenberg
Legacy Of Tudors
Royal Pain
Fairytales (Ballad Version / Bonus Track / Limited Edition)
Love Of My Life (Bonus Track / Limited Edition)

SRENITY Official Website

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS: Ethera

April will be quite a symphonic month, as VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will also be releasing their latest album! “Ethera” has all the trademarks fans of the band love, and so much more! “Ethera” will be released on April 9th in North America! The album was produced and mixed by Frank Pitters & Jakob Grabmayr at the Wildonemusic Studios. The mastering was done by Mika Jussila / Finnvox.
“Ethera”-Tracklist
The Ark
Machinage
Avatara
Vicious Circle
Hypnotized
Tlaluc’s Grace
Burden Of Divinity
Cave Behind The Waterfall
A.E.O.N. 19th
Bestiality vs. Integrity
Clerics Emotion

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SERENITY & VISIONS OF ALTANTIS: On Tour in March 2013

SERENITY & VISIONS OF ATLANTIS & Souldrinker
22.03.13 AT – Wörgl / Komma
23.03.13 DE – Köln / Underground
24.03.13 NL – Roermond / ECI
25.03.13 UK – London / Boston Music Room
26.03.13 BE – Brusseles / Magasin 4 / + SKEPTICAL MINDS
27.03.13 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal
28.03.13 FR – Paris / GlazArt
29.03.13 FR – Lyon / MJC o Totem
30.03.13 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Gallery

THE SORROW: New Clip

Make sure to check-out THE SORROW’s brand-new clip to their anthem “Perspectives”! The song is taken from their latest masterpiece “Misery Escape”! Click on the link below for the perfect dose of Metalcore!

THE SORROW – “Perspectives” Clip

LONEWOLF: New Album

LONEWOLF have finished the recordings of their new album “The Fourth and Final Horseman”. The new metal hymns are currently being mixed by Charles Greywolf (POWERWOLF) at the Studio Greywolf. The new longplayer will be unleashed in summer!

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CALL OF THE VOID: Colorado Powerviolence-Infused Hardcore Perpetrators Unleash Album Details

Dragged Down A Dead End Path To Be Released This March Via Relapse Records

Rarely does a debut record come bursting out of the gates so violently angry, and perennially pissed off. Hurling forth a scorching mix of Napalm Death and His Hero Is Gone, Colorado hardcore/punk/powerviolence perpetrators CALL OF THE VOID pound out a furious ten-song grand f*ing slam of a record with their fitting titled Dragged Down A Dead End Path offering. Blasting forth a low-end assault of dissonant chords and broken harmonies, Dragged Down A Dead End Path truly lives up to its name, beating listeners into submission with a 25+ minute sonic slaughterfest. Formerly known as Ironhorse, CALL OF THE VOID’s crust and grind elements seamlessly merge to conjure visions of grind godfathers Pig Destroyer while effortlessly treading the abrasive, caustic nature of Converge’s hybrid progressive hardcore and Mastodon’s technical metal-tinged rock mastery. Recorded at the Boar’s Nest in Salt Lake City, Utah by Andy Patterson, mastered by Chris Mcnaughton with the strikingly dismal cover art of Anthony Lucero, Dragged Down A Dead End Path will see digital, CD and LP North American release on March 19th, preceded by European release dates of March 15th in Germany, Benelux and Finland, and March 18th in the UK and all other territories.

Relapse today issued a video teaser for the record at THIS LOCATION. Preorders for Dragged Down A Dead End Path are available HERE. Additionally, you can check out opening track “Failure” courtesy of Relapse Records’ latest bandcamp sampler HERE.

Dragged Down A Dead End Path Track Listing:

1. Failure

2. Theory of Mind

3. Bottom Feeder

4. Endless Ritual Abuse

5. Abomination

6. Breeding Grounds

7. Napalm Lungs

8. The Liar’s Heart

9. I Hope You Two Fuck

10. Faith & Filth

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SEPULTURA: First Band to be Inducted Twice into the Decibel Magazine Hall of Fame!

Legendary Brazilian/American thrashers, SEPULTURA, are the first band in Decibel Magazine’s history to be inducted twice into their illustrious Hall of Fame! Check out a very special 100^th issue of Decibel, which features the making of SEPULTURA’s classic album Beneath the Remains. An excerpt from the comprehensive piece is as follows:

“Before there was death-thrash or thrashy death, there was SEPULTURA, lovingly pronounced either Seh-poll-tour-a or Sep-ull-trah by many a hesher. Contrary to popular opinion at the time, SEPULTURA were not from the deepest parts of the Amazon or Brazil’s most violent of favelas. Actually, they were from somewhere in between—a densely populated concrete jungle not unlike any other from the first or the third world. There was strife, hardship, ugliness and, surprisingly, good times. Brazil and its hardscrabble cities defined SEPULTURA. SEPULTURA would, in turn, reflect back. Not with early (and crucial) efforts in Bestial Devastation and Morbid Visions, though. They were too busy emulating idols to realize their place in Brazil, let alone the rest of the world. Slowly but surely, they grew up. From forming in the fog of 1984 to 1987—when then-label Cogumelo released sophomore LP Schizophrenia— SEPULTURA’s spikes-to-raised fists transformation was nearly complete. For it was the promise of Schizophrenia that would land them not just in the offices of Roadrunner Records in New York City, but on stages afar.

Inked by death metal A&R godfather Monte Conner to seven albums in the spring of 1988, SEPULTURA had found a willing and risk-averse partner in Roadrunner. Driven by a new label deal and progressing musically at a frightening pace, the quartet hammered out their third album in a cramped room at bassist Paulo Jr.’s parents’ house. “Stronger Than Hate,” “Lobotomy,” “Mass Hypnosis,” “Beneath the Remains” and career-defining cut “Inner Self” were the product of the desire to extend SEPULTURA’s savage thrash-death hybrid beyond the borders of the city and country they called home.

Recorded over Christmas 1988 in Rio De Janeiro at Nas Nuvens Studio, Beneath the Remains wasn’t just the beginning for SEPULTURA, but for then-embryonic Scott Burns as well. Burns, who had started to earn a reputation as an engineer at Morrisound Studios, was tapped to fly to Brazil to capture SEPULTURA in their native environment. In Burns, SEPULTURA had a producer who may not have been their first choice, but spoke the same language: not Portuguese, but extreme metal. To say the record catapulted the Brazilians onto the world stage is an understatement. Because Beneath the Remains cleaned our collective late-’80s clocks, we induct it into the Hall of Fame. No stranger to firsts, we welcome SEPULTURA, as the first two-time HOF entry.”

Purchase this issue by visiting the following link: http://store.decibelmagazine.com/collections/back-issues/products/february-2013-100

SEPULTURA released Kairos, their 12^th studio album and Nuclear Blast Records debut, on July 12, 2011. Kairos was recorded once again atTrama Studios in São Paulo, Brazil and produced and mixed by Roy Z. (JUDAS PRIEST, HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN). Mastering was handled by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering. Cover artwork was handled this time around by artist Erich Sayers.

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CORRECTIONS HOUSE Premiere New Song/Video On Pitchfork.TV

“Hoax The System,” the first track from CORRECTIONS HOUSE – the new collective featuring Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod), Sanford Parker (Nachtmystium), Scott Kelly (Neurosis), and Bruce Lamont (Yakuza) – has debuted on Pitchfork.TV. The video, created by Mortichrome Productions, can be seen HERE.

As previously announced, the band will kick off a stretch of rare live shows on January 21, 2013 in Brooklyn, New York. Shows will feature each of the four members doing solo sets of spoken word, acoustic and experimental music with an end times collaboration as CORRECTIONS HOUSE to close out the night. Full dates are below.

CORRECTIONS HOUSE recorded one additional track — “Grin With A Purpose”– that will be released with “Hoax The System” as a limited edition 7” and will be out on Parker and Lamont’s own label, War Crime Recordings, soon. Further details to be revealed soon.

CORRECTIONS HOUSE Winter Tour 2013
1/21/2013 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY
1/22/2013 Great Scott – Boston, MA
1/23/2013 BAR – New Haven, CT
1/24/2013 DC9 – Washington, DC
1/25/2013 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD
1/26/2013 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA
1/27/2013 Kings Barcade – Raleigh, NC
1/28/2013 The Atlantic – Gainesville, FL
1/30/2013 Churchill’s – Miami, FL
1/31/2013 Crowbar – Tampa, FL
2/01/2013 529 – Atlanta, GA

2/02/2013 Bottletree – Birmingham, AL

2/05/2013 Spanish Moon – Baton Rouge, LA
2/06/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA
2/07/2013 Walter’s Downtown – Houston, TX
2/08/2013 Korova – San Antonio, TX
2/09/2013 Red 7 – Austin, TX
2/10/2013 Bryan Street Tavern – Dallas, TX
2/11/2013 Opolis – Norman, OK

2/12/2013 Hero’s – Fort Smith, AR
2/13/2013 Slowdown – Omaha, NE
2/15/2013 Moon Room – Denver, CO

Shadowside to support Helloween and Gamma Ray in Europe

Brazilian metal act Shadowside is back in Europe! The band consisted of Dani Nolden (vocals), Raphael Mattos (guitars), Fabio Carito (bass) and Fabio Buitvidas (drums) announce officially a series of several performances supporting the legendary German bands Helloween and Gamma Ray.

“Hellish Rock Tour pt. II” has 37 confirmed dates in Europe, starting on February 28th in Spain, followed by Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, France, Belgium, United Kingdom and ending on April 21st in Germany.

At the moment, Shadowside are promoting with full force their latest effort “Inner Monster Out”. The album won by popular voting the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards in the “best Metal/Hardcore album”, contest which had the likes of Keith Richards and Ozzy Osbourne as judges, hit position #26 in the BURRN! album charts in Japan and #9 position on CMJ’s Loud Rock charts, remaining on the top 15 for 6 weeks in a row.

“Hellish Rock Tour pt. II” dates are as follows:

Feb 28 – Razzmatazz 1 – Barcelona, Spain

Mar 01 – La Riviera – Madri, Spain

Mar 02 – Santana 27 – Bilbao, Spain

Mar 04 – Z7 – Pratteln, Switzerland

Mar 05 – Alcatraz – Milão, Italy

Mar 06 – Estragon – Bologna, Italy

Mar 09 – TBA – Atenas, Greece

Mar 10 – Principal – Thessaloniki, Greece

Mar 12 – Refresh the Venue – Istanbul, Turkey

Mar 15 – Arena Armeec – Sofia, Bulgaria

Mar 16 – Arenele Romane – Bucareste, Romania

Mar 18 – Media Park Club – Ljubljana, Slovenia

Mar 19 – Pesca Music Hall – Budapeste, Hungary

Mar 21 – Sport Hall – Bratislava, Slovakia

Mar 22 – Tesla Aréna – Praga, Czech Republic

Mar 23 – Hala Euronics – Zlín, Czech Republic

Mar 24 – Sport Hall – Brezno, Slovakia

Mar 26 – Studio – Krakow, Poland

Mar 27 – Stodola – Warsaw, Poland

Mar 29 – The Circus – Helsinki, Finland

Mar 30 – Pakkahuone – Tampere, Finland

Mar 31 – Teatria – Oulu, Finland

Apr 02 – Rockefeller – Oslo, Norway

Apr 04 – Arenan – Stockholm, Sweden

Apr 05 – Nöjesfabriken – Karlstad, Sweden

Apr 06 – Lisebergshallen – Gothenburg, Sweden

Apr 08 – Olympia – Paris, France

Apr 09 – Garage – Saarbrücken, Germany

Apr 10 – Neue Stadthalle – Langen, Germany

Apr 12 – Allgäu Event Center – Kaufbeuren, Germany

Apr 13 – Ruhrcongress – Bochum, Germany

Apr 14 – PPM-Fest – Mons, Belgium

Apr 16 – HMV Forum – London, UK

Apr 18 – Docks – Hamburg, Germany

Apr 19 – Music Hall – Geiselwind, Germany

Apr 20 – Volksbankmesse – Balingen, Germany

Apr 21 – Oberpfalzhalle – Schwandorf, Germany

A video of the song “Angel with Horns”, taken from the album Inner Monster Out, is available atwww.youtube.com/shadowsidepress7. More information about the band at www.shadowside.ws orwww.facebook.com/shadowsideband.

DEVOURMENT: First In-Studio Episode Released

The first in a trio of videos documenting the studio process birthing DEVOURMENT’s fourth album Conceived In Sewage was released today. Watch as the members lay down drum tracks for the new LP, talk “cheesesteaks and shit” with studio guru and local takeout expert Erik Rutan via the Relapse Youtube page now.

New label home Relapse Records recently dropped an ultra-gruesome nudie-tree-sex-monster-homicide style lyric video for the album’s crushing “50 Ton War Machine” as well as several merch package preorder options and digital preorders for DEVOURMENT’s latest beast.

DEVOURMENT is now confirming tour actions in support of Conceived In Sewage with more new plans presently being conceived. Stay tuned for more tour news, as well as the next two video installments of the album’s completion and more gore-laden blasting mayhem from Conceived In Sewage to be released in the coming days.

DEVOURMENT Live Carnage:

3/15/2013 The Place Bar and Lounge – Brooklyn, NY w/ Internal Bleeding, Malignancy, more

3/16/2013 Gunners Run – Philadelphia, PA @ The Philly Infest w/ Brutal Truth, Phobia, Master, Malignancy, Embalmer, Cannabis Corpse, more

6/15/2013 The Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV @ Las Vegas Deathfest w/ Defeated Sanity, Regurgitation, Infernal Dominion, Embalmer

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7 HORNS 7 EYES pulls out of Canadian tour due to unforeseen logistical issues

Due to unforeseen issues concerning 7 HORNS 7 EYES internally, the band has made the decision to pull out of their tour with ANNEX THEORY this February. In spite of steps taken to try to alleviate these issues, the band will be unable to take part in the tour. However, the tour itself is not cancelled and ANNEX THEORY will press on on their own.

Comments 7H7E guitarist Aaron Smith:

“This is certainly not the outcome we had in mind when we announced our participation in this tour, and it’s really a bummer to let everyone down who had made plans to come see 7H7E play and to the promoters of the shows as well. There are several factors in our decision to cancel, including unforeseen financial strain, and it was not a decision we made quickly or lightly, but it’s definitely the best decision. We fully intend and look forward to rescheduling a similar run of dates in the future (we hope with ANNEX THEORY), so that we can make it up to our Canadian fans! We will not forget!”

7H7E released their debut album, Throes of Absolution, on April 24, 2012 via Century Media Records in North America. The record features artwork by Travis Smith (OPETH, NEVERMORE) and a guest appearance by former NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis. To purchase Throes of Absolution, please head over to CM Distro or iTunes.

ANNEX THEORY’s latest EP, Process Existence, was self-released last May. The effort was mixed and mastered by Travis Montgomery of THREAT SIGNAL and features a cover of the RUSH classic “Subdivisions.”

7 HORNS 7 EYES online:

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WATAIN enters studio

His Masters Noise and Century Media are proud to announce the beginning of a new chapter of the WATAIN epos! The band comments:

“Since the harvest, WATAIN have been occupied with preparations for a long and hard journey. Seeds have been sown, blades have been sharpened and new fires have been lit to illuminate the untrodden tunnels that lay before us as we descend further down the maze…”

And so it was that on the 3rd of January, 3 years on the day since the recording ofLawless Darkness did commence, WATAIN returned to Necromorbus Studio and begun working on what is to become the 5th full length album. The tentative time of release is now set for August 2013. More details will be unveiled soon.

WATAIN online:

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NoiseArt Records presents: ESSENCE – Album cover and tracklist unveiled! Release date announced!

Danish thrash metal band ESSENCE has returned from the studio presenting you their brandnew album “Last Night Of Solace”. The winner of the Rock The Nation Award 2012 was working inside the infamous Abyss Studio with the legendary Swedish producer and multi-instrumentalist Peter Tägtgren – hailed by many as the “Rick Rubin of Scandinavian Metal”. With „Last Night Of Solace“ ESSENCE made a major step forward, both sound- and songwriting wise. With every song the band deliver a very fierce mix between Destruction and Sodom. It´s a thrash metal bombshell par excellence!

ESSENCE comment on the new album: “Last Night Of Solace is very different from our last album. We have matured in our songwriting, our abilities and our expression. It is difficult to describe the album with words, but ‘enormous’ covers a lot of what the listener will hear on the record. We needed to make this album the way it is today, because it is a statement and it will serve as a point of reference in the future. Also, we did what came naturally and ‘all by itself’ to us. There is nothing ‘forced’ on this album and it is just our clean personal energy captured on in 10 tracks. You can hear that the album is recorded in extreme sub-zero temperatures and in the middle of a frozen Swedish winter.”

Now the band has unveiled the album cover of „Last Night Of Solace“

The tracklisting is also available:

1. Intro

2. Final Eclipse

3. Arachnida

4. For the Fallen

5. Children of Rwanda

6. Gemstones

7. Dark Matter

8. Last Night of Solace

9. Opium

10. Fractured Dimension (bonus track)

“Last Night Of Solace” will be released on March 29th via NoiseArt Records and will be available as limited CD in slipcase incl. bonus track!

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01/16/13

AMORPHIS – New Album Details Revealed!

Finnish masters of melacholic dark metal, AMORPHIS, have dubbed their 11^th full length release Circle. The album is set to be released on April 19, 2013 (Europe) and April 30 (North America) via Nuclear Blast records. Circle, The follow-up to 2011’s highly successful masterpiece The Beginning Of Times (Finnish charts: #1, German charts: #16) was produced and mixed by no less than HYPOCRISY and PAIN mastermind Peter Tägtgren (CHILDREN OF BODOM, CELTIC FROST, IMMORTAL, DIMMU BORGIR). Tracking was done at Petrax Studio in Hollola (NIGHTWISH,CHILDREN OF BODOM, KORPIKLAANI) and 5K Studios in Helsinki, Finland.

A short summary of the album’s concept/story written by Pekka Kainulainen, who wrote the lyrics for the album, can be read below:

“The protagonist has been dealt a bad hand at birth. He’s always felt himself an outsider with strong potential to become marginalized. Through an accident, after a crisis, he finds a connection with his inner powers. A guide is sent to him, from some other time and place. He gets a chance to take hold of his own life and change his destiny. From the past of Carelian Finland he finds his own spiritual tribe and the power to turn the course of his doomed life. This is a story of survival.”

Singer Tomi Joutsen added about the album’s title: “Circle represents integrity. Back in the days, when there was something special to talk about, wise men used to sit in circle. Not everyone was invited to join them. But in this story, the protagonist was invited among the wise men’s circle.”

Studio reports:
Part 1 http://youtu.be/fLdUj7wm2PM
Part 2 http://youtu.be/VTHcE6Z4lPM
Part 3 http://youtu.be/hLbHuMS_IkQ

For more info visit: www.amorphis.net | www.facebook.com/amorphis | www.nuclearblast.de/amorphis

L.A. GUNS TO RELEASE LIVE IN CONCERT, FROM M3,

WITH BEHIND-SCENES AND INTERVIEW EXTRAS ON FEBRUARY 12

Los Angeles, CA…L.A. Guns provided one of the most talked-about performances at the 2012 M3 Rock Festival in Maryland last May.That full concert was professionally captured in a multi-camera shoot and packaged with behind-the-scenes, studio, and interview extras in L.A. GUNS: LIVE IN CONCERT to be released February 12 by Cleopatra Records. Also included are three studio music videos from the critically-acclaimed album, HOLLYWOOD FOREVER. The accompanying CD provides the audio tracks for the M3 concert.

L.A. Guns continues carry the torch of the glam/sleaze/rock scene from the Sunset Strip, always delivering their trademark sound, but also creatively moving forward with the type of exciting new music displayed in HOLLYWOOD FOREVER. It is this combination of old and new that keeps L.A. Guns on the road, on the radio, and on the minds of rock fans across the globe. L.A. GUNS: LIVE IN CONCERT captures the band at one of the biggest rock festivals in the U.S. and showcases the fan favorites like “Never Enough” and “The Ballad of Jayne” as well as tracks from the new record. The concert is uncut and has material not seen in the live festival feed.

In the bonus material, documentarian Jack Foster interviewed Phil Lewis, Steve Riley, Stacey Blades, and Scotty Griffin about songwriting, collaboration, and the band’s rich history. In-studio footage throughout the recording process was also captured, including creative banter with legendary record producer Andy Johns (Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Van Halen) . Former L.A. Guns member Kelly Nickels makes a special appearance as well.

TRACK LIST

LIVE AT THE M3 ROCK FESTIVAL

Sex Action
Never Enough
You Better Not Love Me
Sweet Mystery
Revolution
Sleazy Come, Easy Go
Electric Gypsy
The Ballad of Jayne
Rip N’ Tear

STUDIO VIDEOS

10. You Better Not Love Me

Arana Negra (Black Spider) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s72JTne0sbI
Requiem (Hollywood Forever)

THE MAKING OF HOLLYWOOD FOREVER

The Beginning
Bookends
Writing Songs
Working Together
Time Crunch
Phil’s Songs
Hot Rods & Strippers
Treasure Chest
Vinyl Spider
Hot Take

With new guitarist Frank Wilsey, L.A. Guns is starting the new year with club dates in the Midwest and their home start, gearing up for the epic Monsters of Rock Cruise to the Bahamas in March.

1/17 Viper Alley Lincolnshire, IL

1/18 Small’s Hamtramck, MI

1/19 Soaring Eagle Casino Mt. Pleasant, MI

1/26 Tiki Bar Costa Mesa, CA

3/14 Bahia Cabana Ft. Lauderdale, FL

3/15 Jake’s Tavern Sarasota, FL

3/16-20 Monsters of Rock Cruise

L.A. GUNS: LIVE IN CONCERT will be in stores and online at MSRP $16.99

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VOIVOD streams new album, ‘Target Earth,’ on Loudwire.com

On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, Target Earth! To hear the album in its entirety, please head over to Loudwire.com for the album stream:

http://loudwire.com/voivod-target-earth-exclusive-album-stream/

To pre-order Target Earth, please visit iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for the album, plus a special bundle that includes the CD and an exclusive t-shirt.

Recorded at producer Pierre Rémillard’s Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away (Michel Langevin), who used color schemes from each one of the band’s previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Thériault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991′sAngel Rat. It’s also the first to feature guitarist Chewy (Daniel Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Piggy’s (Denis D’Amour) riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn’t sat down to write a record together since 2003′s self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group’s late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet.

Read on for a few reviews of VOIVOD’s critically acclaimed Target Earth:

“…the long-awaited proper follow-up to ['Nothingface'].” – DECIBEL MAGAZINE (8/10)

“…the songs have enough complexity, heaviness, and clever arrangements to make ‘Target Earth’ the most riveting VOIVOD album in more than 20 years.” – OUTBURN MAGAZINE (8/10)

“‘Target Earth’ is an instant classic…a contender for Best Metal Album of 2013.” –METAL SUCKS.net

“Thirty years in, these Canadian legends are still cranking out vital and ripping tracks…” – BROOKLYN VEGAN.com

“This is VOIVOD back to business with their best record since 1990′s ‘Nothingface.’” –AOL NOISECREEP.com

VOIVOD lineup

Michel Langevin (Away) – drums
Denis Bélanger (Snake) – vocals
Jean-Yves Thériault (Blacky) – bass
Daniel Mongrain (Chewy) – guitar

VOIVOD online:

http://www.voivod.com/

http://www.facebook.com/Voivod

http://www.irongang.com
http://www.voivod.net
http://www.myspace.com/voivod
http://www.voivodfan.com

CLAMFIGHT: Decibel Whips Up A Full Album Stream From NJ Chowder Champs

With New Jersey-based sludgemeisters CLAMFIGHT now just a week from celebrating the harvest of their second full-length, I Versus The Glacier, today the fishmongers at Decibel Magazine have published an exclusive stream of the full album alongside a brief interrogation with these mighty fishers of rifferey. The nearly fifty minute album was recorded by Steve Poponi at Gradwell House Recording in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, and will be out next Tuesday, January 22nd via The Maple Forum, the official label imprint born of admired webzine/music community The Obelisk.

Dig yourself out of the mud and get your bivalve mollusk street warfare on with Decibel’s stream of CLAMFIGHT’s I Versus The Glacierhere!

With I Versus The Glacier reaping killer recommendations from media outlets internationally ahead of its release, CLAMFIGHT recently shelled out info on a new Spring live gigs. This weekend the quartet will drop a deuce of shows, hitting New London, Connecticut on Friday and Rochester, New York on Saturday. The band is also confirmed to take part in the bruising, all-day second installment of the now annual Eye Of The Stoned Goat gathering, set to smoke-out New Castle, Deleware on February 9th alongside Iron Man, Pale Divine, Beelzefuzz, Wasted Theory and a slew of others. Late in March they’ll head down to Frederick, Maryland set to kick it live with Beelzefuzz, War Injun, Ichabod and Hollow Leg. And even more recently, CLAMFIGHT was added to the lineup for this year’s Stoner Hands of Doom Festival, to be held in Richmond, Virginia November 7th through 10th.

Promos of I Versus The Glacier and interviews with CLAMFIGHT are available now via The Earsplit Compound.

CLAMFIGHT Live:

1/18/2013 El’ n’ Gee – New London, CT w/ When the Deadbolt Breaks, Blue Aside, Bedroom Rehab Corporation

1/19/2013 The Bug Jar – Rochester, NY w/ Pink Elephant, Babayaga, Muler, The Ginger Faye Bakers

2/09/2013 JB McGinnes – New Castle, DE @ Eye Of The Stoned Goat 2 w/ Iron Man, Pale Divine, more [info]

3/29/2013 Cafe 611 – Frederick, MD w/ Beelzefuzz, War Injun, Ichabod, Hollow Leg

11/7-10/2013 Stoner Hands Of Doom Festival – Richmond, VA

“…the sort of album that sucks you in, not letting go for its riff laden duration and commanding repeated listens. This isn’t the sort of album where you could pick out a single track and call it the best, oh no my stoney friends – all nine tracks could’ve been the single. 9/10″ – Axis Of Metal

“…gets the heart pumping, the fist flying, and the heads nodding until the neck begins to cramp.” – Metal Underground

“The only requirement, for now, is to forget about everything else and just listen; soak in the power of the riff, the sweet, unobtrusive pounding of the drums, and the distorted crispness of the bass. If you are one of those listeners that like heavy music that knows where to find that sweet spot right at the core of sludge, doom, and stoner metal, you’ve come to the right place. 4/5″ – Sea Of Tranquility

“…dirty sludge rock with dollops of distortion from the same whiskey soaked barrel as Kylesa and Scissorfight. 8/10″ – Metal Mouth

“…they have a huge spectrum of kick ass old school rock/grunge influences like simple, catchy and harsh guitar riffs and solos but also a metallic sound brought by the thrash riffing, the heaviest side of the band that gives extra boost to their style transforming them into a metal quartet.” – HeavyHardMetalMania

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BUCKCHERRY Premiere Video for “Gluttony” January 16 on AOL MUSIC and AOL’s Noisecreep.com

Band Confirmed for Second Leg of Kid Rock’s Rebel Soul Tour

‘Confessions’ CD Out February 19 via Century Media Records

[Buckcherry photo by Stevie D.]

Buckcherry will premiere the provocative video for “Gluttony” — the first single from their new Confessions album — today (January 16) exclusively at AOL Music and AOL’s Noisecreep.com. The daring clip was directed by Billy Jayne and features the band performing the song in a church filled with people indulging in all types of vices, while the video’s protagonist struggles to overcome his own gluttony.

The multi-platinum Los Angeles rock band will release Confessions February 19, 2013 via Century Media Records and the “Gluttony” single is available for purchase through iTunes now.

Buckcherry vocalist Josh Todd explains the inspiration for the “Gluttony” video: “The concept of the video is excess, consuming everything excessively, and moderation is not even in the equation. I’m very familiar with that, and a lot of guys in the band are familiar with that.”

He continues: “Because the record is called Confessions, we filmed the video in a church, we got Jesus down there–which is killer–and we got a lot of our fans in it, which is amazing. They came out on their own time and really put in a lot of sweat equity, so thank you to them.”

Guitarist Keith Nelson elaborates, “We worked with Billy Jayne, who hasn’t done a lot of music videos. It was really refreshing to see his take on what we’re doing because he totally gets the music, he’s connecting with it, and he’s taking it to a different place than a guy who does videos for a living. We got a guy who actually makes movies and TV shows to put his spin on it and it’s been really positive.”

“Gluttony” goes for adds at U.S. Rock radio today–with 15 stations already having added it early–and is already receiving early praise from the media. Rick Florino of ArtistDirect.com said the song “shines with the kind of skittering rock decadence the world could use a whole hell of a lot more of” (December 11, 2012).

Buckcherry is currently on the road headlining North American shows and will join Kid Rock as special guests on the upcoming Rebel Soul Tour beginning February 2 in Kansas City, MO. The first leg of the tour runs through March 2 and band has also been added to the second leg of dates for trek which run from March 18 in Sioux Falls, SD through April 6 in Saginaw, MI.

While on tour, Buckcherry is previewing songs from Confessions, the band’s sixth studio album and first U.S. release for Century Media Records. Confessions merges punk grit, gutter attitude, honest storytelling, and razor sharp hooks. The lyrics are tied together by the underlying theme of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Buckcherry–Josh Todd (vocals), Keith Nelson (guitar), Stevie D. (guitar), Jimmy Ashhurst (bass),Xavier Muriel (drums)–are one of the premier rock bands of the new millennium, having sold more than three million records in America alone and touring virtually non-stop, playing with everyone from AC/DC to Avenged Sevenfold, touring sold-out arenas alongside Nickelback and KISS, and headlining festivals ranging from the punk rock Ink-N-Iron (also featuring the Misfits and Pennywise) to Sturgis. Radio staples “Lit Up,” “Crazy Bitch” and “Sorry” have cemented the band as one of the most identifiable and sought-after bands on the radio and the live circuits.

The current Buckcherry tour itinerary is as follows:

Date City Venue

Solo Shows:

1/16 London, ON London Concert Theatre

1/19 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre

1/20 Niagara Falls, NY Rapids Theatre

1/22 Portland, ME The Asylum

With Kid Rock and Hellbound:

2/2 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center

2/5 Springfield, MO JQH Arena

2/7 Beaumont, TX Ford Park Event Center

2/9 Tulsa, OK BOK Center

2/10 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena

2/13 Bossier City, LA CenturyLink Center

2/15 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

2/16 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center

2/18 Fort Myers, FL Germain Arena

2/20 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center

2/21 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena

2/23 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena

2/24 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center

2/26 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex

2/27 Knoxville, TN Knoxville Civic Auditorium

3/1 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum

3/2 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center

3/18 Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls Arena

3/20 Madison, WI Memorial Coliseum At Alliant Energy Center

3/22 Toledo, OH The Huntington Center

3/23 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena

3/25 Youngstown, OH Covelli Center

3/26 Ft. Wayne, IN Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

3/28 Bloomington, IL U.S. Cellular Coliseum

3/29 Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center

4/1 Evansville, IN Ford Center

4/3 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena

4/5 Saginaw, MI Dow Event Center

4/6 Saginaw, MI Dow Event Center

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CANDLELIGHT RECORDS 2013 LABEL UPDATE

Candlelight Records extends a Happy New Years greeting to all our media, retail, and band friends around the globe. We have an active year planned and hope you will find many records of interest over the next twelve months. As always, if you have any questions or need anything, just ask one of our staffers and we’ll gladly sort. And now for the news…

NEW SIGNINGS:

We are proud to announce a number of new signings to the label.

EARTH CRISIS (World): No hardcore or metal fan can be unaware of EARTH CRISIS or the contribution the Syracuse-based band has made to heavy music since their founding in 1989. Now in 2013, the band begins a new chapter with a new record, a new label, a new quest to deliver music as only they can. Expected to begin recording late spring, watch for updates as the five-piece prep for an active and productive year.

PALEHORSE (World): Terrorizer Magazine call this UK bevy, “a band who marry a palpable viciousness of delivery with a desire to sidestep heavy amplification convention in search of a more unsettling and uncompromising onslaught.” Together since 2000, the band have released two full-length albums; both overwhelmingly received by media. Now for album number three, the band expects to turn even more heads.

DEMON LUNG (World): The Las Vegas-based quartet have completed recording with Billy Anderson and are anticipating a late spring release. The band notes of the recording adventure, “recording with Billy was an amazing experience creatively and personally. Having never met him before, we were a bit intimidated by his resume and the fact that he has recorded some of our favorite albums. But within the first three minutes we knew we were in good hands.” Anderson notes, “it’s going to be an epic album by an epic band.”

VOICES (World): Featuring Akercocke/My Dying Bride drummer David Gray with Akercocke’s Peter Benjamin and Sam Loynes, this new UK-based black metal band is set to release their debut via Candlelight in the coming months. From the Human Forest Create A Fugue of Imaginary Rain was recorded at London’s Legacy Studios and was produced by Dan Abela. Terrorizer has already called the record “a unique beast brimming with ultra-blasts and dexterous riffing.”

CNOC UN TURSA (World): The epic sounds of this Scottish quartet will impress those that enjoy the diversity of the current pagan/black/folk metal explosion. The band’s Candlelight debut, The Giants Of Auld, was recorded at Foel Studios in Wales by acclaimed producer Chris Fielding (Primordial, Electric Wizard). It is set for North American release late March. Heathen Harvest calls the album “a potent mixture of black metal riffage and rousing, epic atmosphere.”

NON EXISTENCE (World): The Austria-based band fronted by Philip Santoll is ready to unveil their second album via Candlelight this spring.Antarctica combines the familiar bombast of Dimmu Borgir with an Arcturus-like avant-garde swagger, and the melancholy of My Dying Bride. The band says the album is as cold and massive as it is beautiful and raw. The album follows up the band’s 2007 debut, Nihil.

MAEL MORDHA (World): With three full-length albums already to their credit, Ireland’s Gaelic doomsters now join forces with Candlelight for their next chapter. The quintet is currently busy working on the follow-up to 2010’s Manannan. The band recently performed alongside Primordial at the Redemption Festival in Dublin. Rotting Christ, Solstafir, and labelmates Winterfylleth were also featured on the bill.

HOPELESS YOUTH (World): These Canadians have been stumbling between basement shows and venues as they strive to bring fast aggressive music to everyone. After self releasing their own self-titled ep, Hopeless Youth have proved that they have what it takes to go to the next level. Now signed to Candlelight, the five-piece will be releasing a full length with plans to tour the world. Whether it’s beer soaked or sober, they’ll stop at nothing to play everywhere.

SHADE EMPIRE (World): Finland-based symphonic black metal band are set to silence a four year hiatus with a new record via candlelight records. Metal Observer calls the band, “a smorgasbord of melodic thrash, technical death metal, and synthesized chaos with an industrial sheen.” Chronicles of Chaos call them, “a veritable melting pot of metal genres.” It will be exciting to hear what this six-piece have in store for fans in the coming months.

ARMED FOR APOCALYPSE (Europe): The Sacramento band is hard-at-work on album number two. It is expected for release late spring. Featuring former members of Will Haven, the four-piece has performed alongside a wide-range of artists including Unearth, The Used, Static-X, Helmet, Lazarus A.D., and The Funeral Pyre.

WOUNDED KINGS (World): From the misty moors of Dartmoor, the respected quartet now call Candlelight their home. Roadburn alumni,WOUNDED KINGS have a sizeable world following and their new record is already eagerly anticipated. Aquarian Weekly says the band’s “riffs are so locked in doom lore that you can almost imagine there was a thin sheet of dust on the two-inch tape this was plainly recorded on from the irregularly dusted castle it was plainly recorded in.”

SADGIQACEA (World): Heavy Planet says, “while destroying everything in their path, Philadelphia-based Sadgiqacea creates an inspiring assault of beauty meets devastation. Crushing riffs and ambient beauty swirl as the vocals bark… epic and full on sludge.” Fueled by the duo of Evan Schaefer and Fred Grabosky, the band recently completed their Candlelight debut. Expect an April release.

HYBRIS (World): Weaving technical thrash with classic heavy metal and strong hints of progressive, these London thrashers are set to unveil their debut album late spring. Band founder/leader Federica proves that girls can truly thrash. The band has been regulars to the stage, playing alongside Municipal Waste, Helstar, Volture, and others.

NEW RELEASES:

See below for confirmed releases as well recordings in progress.

ORANGE GOBLIN (World): Ready for what could be the biggest year in their career, the ORANGE GOBLIN boys are ready to hit the road to support their forthcoming A Eulogy For The Fans/Orange Goblin Live 2012. The cd/dvd will hit North American stores on March 12; just as the band begins their first stateside tour in many a year. Teaming up with Clutch, the band will visit cities all over the US and Canada playing fan favorites from their extensive recording registry. Confirmed tour dates are noted in the tour section below.

IHSAHN (World): The former Emperor vocalist/guitarist is set to touchdown on US soil for this year’s Maryland Death Festival. This will be only the second time the highly respected musician has performed as a solo artist since setting out on his own (following the 2001 demise of Emperor). He is already feverously working on new material which he plans to record in the coming months; songs to be included on his fourth solo recording anticipated for late year.

HAVOK (World): The Denver thrashers are getting ready to hit the studio to record what is expected to be a highly anticipated album. Planned for release late June, the still untitled album will follow Time Is Up, the offering that really opened doors for the still young quartet. The band was a performer on Barge to Hell (alongside At The Gates, Napalm Death, Behemoth, and labelmates Corrosion of Conformity, among others). Watch for more recording details in the coming weeks.

WOE (World): The third record from the Philadelphia black metal band is set to be released this spring. Hailed by media since their debut, A Spell for the Death of Man, in 2008, WOE has slowly built a solid fanbase with Metal Sucks saying, “this is the sound of black metal to come.” Teeth of the Divine note, “WOE carve out their own niche amid the US black metal scene without bowing down to either forced brittle Scandinavian worship, post rock injections or self loathing depression.”

MEADS OF ASPHODEL (World): Finishing up work on Sonderkommando, their second album for Candlelight, the UK-based black metal medievalists, plan to take their loyal fanbase on another dynamic adventure. Stereogum notes, “it’s impossible to nail their sound without just diving in,” when detailing the band’s unique sound. It is hard to pinpoint when you consider the band have covered Stiff Little Fingers, Discharge, the Stranglers, Conflict, Skeptix, the Kinks, and completed a split recording with Mayhem in 2002.

Also coming…. new recordings from ALTAR OF PLAGUES (Europe), LIMBONIC ART (World), and ABIGAIL WILLIAMS (World).

Candlelight Artists On Tour:

ORANGE GOBLIN:

w/ Clutch

03/08/2013 Bogarts – Cincinnati OH

03/09/2013 Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN

03/10/2013 Pop’s – Sauget, IL

03/11/2013 Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom – Little Rock, AR

03/12/2013 Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK

03/14/2013 Palladium Ballroom – Dallas, TX

03/18/2013 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO

03/19/2013 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT

03/21/2013 House of Blues – West Hollywood, CA

03/22/2013 The Marquee – Tempe, AZ

03/23/2013 Hard Rock Café – Las Vegas, NV

03/24/2013 House of Blues – Anaheim, CA

VISION OF DISORDER:

01/26/2013 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ

01/27/2013 The Chance – Poughkeepsie, NY

02/01/2013 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA

02/02/2013 Whiskey a Go-Go – Hollywood, CA

DEMON LUNG:

02/10/13 – Bunkhouse Saloon, Las Vegas NV (supporting Castle)

03/16/13 – Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas NV (supporting Gravehill, Avenger of Blood)

PRONG’s Tommy Victor Unveils Signature Schecter Guitar

Confirms NAMM Signing and Performance

Tommy Victor frontman of quintessential New York Metallers PRONG is pleased to unveil his brand new signature guitar model from Schecter Guitar Research. Tommy will be showing off his new guitar at this year’s NAMM show. Tommy will be signing on Friday January 25^th at 1:00 PM in room 210. PRONG will then take to the stage Saturday January 26^th at The Grove in Anaheim, CA alongside Exodus, Jeff Loomis and Chris Poland.

Victor commented on his new signature model guitar:

“I am so happy to finally have my own signature model being released! And to have it done through Schecter is an honor and a highlight in my career. We put our minds together to design an intense model that we know guitar players and collectors of all sorts are going to appreciate. I’m personally impressed with the outcome. It’s amazing!”
“To help celebrate Schecter’s dominance in new designs and innovation and quality all around, along with the release of the Tommy Victor signature model, PRONG will be supporting Exodus at the Schecter NAMM Party Saturday Jan 26^th at the Grove in Anaheim. Also performing is my old friend Chris Poland and his band Ohm, and one of the world’s top shredders Jeff Loomis. The incredible Gary Holt with the rest of us will be doing a signing at the new upstairs Schecter booth at NAMM (which will have my new model on display) Friday Jan. 25 at 1pm. See you at NAMM!”

PRONG latest release Carved into Stone was released in 2012 on Long Branch Records. The album which is quintessentially PRONG, stretches into the band’s earliest and dirtiest foundations on which the band was founded on to the present as a staple of today’s post-metal and rock scenes.

Carved Into Stone can be ordered from Amazon HERE. Be sure to check out the deluxe iTunes edition which features an exclusive bonus track which is a cover of the Rammstein track “Feuer Frei”.

PRONG‘s video for “Revenge…Best Served Cold” can be streamed HERE.

Visit the PRONG online merch store HERE.

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NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL XV

Tickets On Sale NOW; More Bands Announced

Tickets for this year’s NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL are officially on sale NOW. Set to commence with a pre-party on April 18th, the official three-day ritual will take place the weekend of April 19th, 20th and 21st at the historic Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts and mark the annual event’s 15th anniversary.

Presented by MassConcerts, this year’s edition of the festival features nearly fifty acts from all walks of the extreme music spectrum, including headlining sets from Hatebreed, Opeth and Suicidal Tendencies, as well as legendary thrash behemoths Anthrax, who will be performing their classic Among The Living full-length in its entirety as part of their headlining spot on the Metal Alliance Tour. Celebrating its third year of sonic demolition, this year’s Metal Alliance Tour finds Anthrax sharing the stage with Bay Area thrash legends Exodus, Richmond speed metal assailantsMunicipal Waste, and retro metal conjurors Holy Grail, each of whom will be systematically leveling the two stages of the Palladium at NEMHF XV.

Latest additions to the fest include: Agitator, Battlecross, Disgrace, Foundation, Glass Cloud, King 810, Miss May I, Mouth Of The South, Mutilation Rites, Texas In July, The Greenery, Thick As Blood and To The Wind and VYGR with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks. See day-to-day breakdown below.

Friday: Anthrax performing Among The Living in its entirety, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Exodus, Municipal Waste, Black Breath, Holy Grail, VYGR, Dead By Wednesday, Multilation Rites, Trap Them, Death Before Dishonor, Xibalba, The Mongoloids, Power Trip, Expire, Twitching Tongues, Suburban Scum, Rude Awakening, The Greenery, Disgrace, Antagonist AD, The Greenery, Battlecross.

Saturday: Opeth, Katatonia, Trollfest, Tyr, Hellsot, Heidevolk, Ensiferum, Born of Osiris, After The Burial, The Contortionist, I Declare War, Legion, Erra, Fit For An Autopsy, Sworn In, Reflections, Mouth of the South, Ark of the Covenant, Those Who Fear, Saving Grace, Years Since The Storm, Mouth of the South, King 810.

Sunday: Suicidal Tendencies, Miss May I, Texas In July, Glass Cloud, Your Memorial, No Mercy, Foundation, Remembering Never, Bracewar, Mother of Mercy, Agitator, Incendiary, Thick As Blood, To The Wind.

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival 2013 Ticket Prices/Packages:
Weekend Pass For All Three Days – $90 [BUY HERE]

Thursday, April 18th– Kick Off Party – $12 In Advance/$15 Day-Of [BUY HERE]
Friday, April 19th: $35 In Advance/$40 Day-Of [BUY HERE]
Saturday, April 20th: $40 In Advance/$45 Day-Of [BUY HERE]
Sunday, April 21st: $35 In Advance/$40 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

VIP Three-Day Package – $165: Includes one three-day NEMHHF Pass, entry to Thursday’s pre-party, an NEMHF T-shirt, 18 x 24 NEMHF poster, NEMHF sampler CD, exclusive meet and greets with artists all weekend, early entry each day, NEHMF guitar picks, NEHMF button pack, raffles for exclusive gear, NEMHF beer koozie, NEMHF + Shock Clothing key chain, free Monster energy drink at the signing tent. [BUY HERE]

VIP One-Day Pass - $80: Includes one NEMHHF day pass for Friday, Saturday or Sunday, an NEMHF T-shirt, 18 x 24 NEMHF poster, NEMHF sampler CD, exclusive meet and greets with artists all weekend, NEHMF guitar picks, NEMHF beer koozie, NEMHF + Shock Clothing key chain, free Monster energy drink at the signing tent. [BUY HERE]

Since 1999, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL has showcased a vast array of metal and hardcore acts, while also providing merchandising and promotional areas for record labels and other vendors, at Worcester, Massachusetts’ massive venue The Palladium.

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LAMB OF GOD’s CHRIS ADLER Announces Exclusive North American Endorsement and Distribution Deal with VRUK Corporation

New Video Launched Highlighting the CHRIS ADLER Signature VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate

LAMB OF GOD’s CHRIS ADLER is pleased to announce his new, exclusive North American endorsement and distribution deal with VRUK Corporation, specifically in conjunction with the CHRIS ADLER Signature VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate—a vital tool for drummers looking to increase endurance and speed that CHRIS ADLER himself will be distributing exclusively throughout North America.

The CHRIS ADLER Signature VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate acts as an attachment to your current pedal setup providing heel support, rebound acceleration and control, the key factor of any drum technique. Today, CHRIS ADLER released a brand new video that shows what the VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate is and how it works! Head to this location to view the video (click “watch video” link), read testimonials, grab coupon codes and more!

“In every aspect of my life, my intention is to seek out the very best. When it comes to drumming, I insist on it. I won’t use free because it’s free. I’ll overpay for the tools that allow me to exceed my own expectations,” says CHRIS ADLER. “When writing the Wrath album I wore ankle weights to increase my kick drum endurance and speed. One day after a long rehearsal, I took them off and one rested under my heel. I immediately noticed that securing and resting my ankle and heel while still playing heel-up allowed much more control over each stroke. I took the ankle weights on my US and European clinic appearances and shared what I had found. I used the ankle weights under my heels every night on the following two year world tour. Fast forward to the spring of 2012 and I began R&D on creating a device that could attach to my pedal and provide consistent support and control. Mr. Vruk had beaten me to it and we were immediately in touch. The VRUK design allows for secure attachment to any pedal and grip and heel support system far greater than my homemade designs. I recently used them at the US festivals that the band just played and not only did they perform well, I performed better. With my heel and ankle able to rest between strokes, my endurance and speed have noticeably improved. This product exceeds my expectations and helps me do what I love doing.”

For more information on the CHRIS ADLER Signature VRUK DrumMaster Heel Plate and CHRIS ADLER’s new endorsement and distribution deal, visit www.vrukpedal.com. To purchase or reserve your heel plate, visit www.chris-adler.com/onlineshop/ orwww.vrukpedal.com/store.html.

ANTIGAMA Has Entered The Studio To Construct Sixth LP

Warsaw, Poland’s cutting-edge grindcore squad ANTIGAMA this week entered the studio to record their sixth full-length album, the follow-up to 2009′s Warning as well as last year’s Stop The Chaos EP. According to founding ANTIGAMA guitarist Sebastian Rokicki: “This is going to be the most mature, and at the same time most diverse album in the band’s whole career.”

The recording sessions are taking place for the third time at Progresja Sound Studio with producer Pawel “Janos” Grabowski and will last through the end of January. The current band lineup enlists guitarist Sebastian Rokicki, vocalist Lukasz Myszkowski, bassist Michal Zawadzki, and drummer Pawel Jaroszewicz. This is the first studio session in ANTIGAMA’s history to without Szymon Czech, who passed away in November 2012 due to illness.

ANTIGAMA has completed an arsenal of new tracks for the album, now with the confirmed title, Meteor. A release date late in the Spring via Selfmadegod Records will be made available soon, along with an avalanche of updates as the details on this anticipated, sure to be explosive and devastating release become apparent.

Additionally ANTIGAMA will perform a show in honor of Szymon Czech, set to take place in Olsztyn, Poland, on January 26th alongside Third Degree, Prophecy, and more.

ANTIGAMA Live – Memorial To Szymon Czech:

1/26/2013 Andergrant – Olsztyn, Poland w/ Third Degree, Prophecy

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BARONESS’ “MARCH TO THE SEA” VIDEO MONTAGE AVAILABLE VIA SPIN

Photo credit: Jimmy Hubbard

Jan. 16, 2013, Philadelphia — Baroness have released a live montage for the song ”March to the Sea” via Spin (http://www.spin.com/articles/baroness-video-march-to-the-sea-yellow-and-green-tour). The clip, filmed by Jimmy Hubbard, also features candid backstage footage filmed during the band’s 2012 tour.

“So here is another video for everyone out there!” shared guitarist Pete Adams. “This was filmed while we were on tour with Meshuggah in the Spring of 2012. Some of you may recognize the footage from several of those shows and the ‘Take My Bones Away’ video as well. We were excited to be back out as it had been since December of 2010 when we had our last tour before taking time off to write Yellow & Green. You can see from the video we were happy to be back on the road. We’re happy now to have this video to share with you all. Enjoy.”

Yellow & Green was released in July via Relapse Records and debuted at #30 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album chart. The double-album was dubbed a “thrilling hard-rock epic” by Rolling Stone, the New York Times said the 18-track release included “a grand sprawl of riffs and ruminations” and Artist Direct, after awarding the band “Rock Band of the Year” honors said “they epitomize the spirit of the greats like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, while remaining wholly unique. It’s something we need more of. Baroness are everything that a rock band should be — and more.”

As the year came to a close, Baroness dominated year-end lists with Entertainment Weekly and Spin both naming Yellow & Green their #1 metal release of 2012 and iTunes awarding “Take My Bones Away” the distinction of best metal song of the year. Decibel (#2), Guitar World (#15), Loudwire (#4), Magnet (#12), Pitchfork (#3 on Metal Albums, #25 Best Albums of 2012), Revolver (#4), Stereogum (#18) and the Village Voice (#6) also gave the album top honors.

Internationally, the album fared similarly, receiving top honors from Terrorizer (#2), BBC Music (#13), Metal Hammer Germany (#4), Metal Hammer Norway (#4), Metal Hammer UK (#14), Close Up Sweden (#4) and Visions Germany (#4).

Stay tuned for more Baroness news.

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UPON WINGS Unveil Artwork and Tracklisting for Afterlife EP

Single Available Now on iTunes and Amazon

UPON WINGS will be releasing their new EP Afterlife, March 5^th on Sword of the Spirit Records LLC. The EP features guest vocals and production from Brett Hestla (Ex-Creed, Dark New Day). Today, the band has revealed the artwork and tracklisting for the EP.

The EP’s debut single and title track hit rock radio on Jan. 15, and since then, “Afterlife” has been featured on the likes of KTCL (Denver), KXXR (Minneapolis), KGRR (Dubuque), KRDJ (Lafayette), WRAT (Monmouth) and WKRL (Syracuse). The single is now available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon.

Afterlife the EP can be pre-ordered now on iTunes.

Rock and metal fans will recognize plenty of names on Afterlife. Kid Rock recording engineer and Grammy-nominated mixing engineer Glenn Brown mastered the single, while Brett Hestla (ex-Creed, Dark New Day) provided guest vocals and production talents. More metal assistance for the upcoming EP came from producer and guitarist Kevin Jardine, best known as the guitarist of Canadian nu metal giants Slaves on Dope, formerly on Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s Divine Recordings label. Drummer Peter Tzaferis also contributed to the EP.

UPON WINGS combines operatic, female-fronted goth-pop with rousing rock and metal in a unique, ethereal fashion. Frontwoman Anne Autumn Erickson is a classically-trained dramatic mezzo-soprano, and her lyrics take listeners down a path of heartfelt introspection, pain, joy and faith.

Afterlife Tracklisting:

1. Afterlife

2. You Are My Weapon

3. Take Away

4. The Dream (I’m Only Happy When I’m Sleeping)

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EARTH CRISIS Signs To Candlelight Records

Candlelight Records proudly announces the worldwide signing of EARTH CRISIS. The Syracuse-based band, featuring vocalist Karl Buechner, guitarists Scott Crouse and Erick Edwards, bassist Ian Edwards, and drummer Dennis Merrick, is currently writing and demoing material for their ninth studio album. Recording is expected to begin in June.

No hardcore or metal fan can be unaware of EARTH CRISIS or the contributions the band has made to heavy music since their founding in 1989. Championing the weak and the voiceless, the band has over 200,000 catalogue sales to date, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Regardless of passing trends, the five-piece has maintained their vision, dedication to their craft (and causes), and most importantly respected their fans in the 20-plus years of their performing career. In 2013, the band embarks on a new chapter delivering mission music as only they can.

Guitarist Scott Crouse says, “We are excited to be working on a new album, and equally as excited to be working on it with Candlelight. Their roster speaks for itself. It’s an honor to be alongside bands like Fear Factory, Corrosion of Conformity, and our old friends in Vision of Disorder.” Vocalist Karl Buechner comments, “I’m really looking forward to sharing this next chapter of EC with Candlelight Records. I think they’ve proven to know the genre well, and will help push us in the right direction.” Candlelight co-owner Steve Beatty notes, “I am very proud to have EARTH CRISIS on Candlelight. I hope our partnership sees the band retain their rightful place in extreme music.”

Founded by Buechner, EARTH CRISIS has enjoyed two chapters in their musical journey. From 1991 to 2001, the straight-edge, vegan band would cultivate a global fanbase. Enduring numerous line-up changes, van accidents, and the natural up-and-down of music industry fads, the band released five full-length albums, two EPs, and two live albums before saying goodbye before a sold out audience at the 6th Annual Hellfest in 2001. Six years later, the band would reunite and perform at the Maryland Metal & Hardcore Festival January 2007. It would open the door to additional performances in the US and Europe, later leading to the band’s headline appearance at 2008’s Firestorm Fest. A rejuvenated EARTH CRISIS would later record two albums, To the Death (2008) and Neutralize the Threat (2011). Each followed by extensive international touring. Revealing a bit about the new album and its focus, Buechner conveys, “Lyrically this new record is going to focus strictly on an animal rights/anti-vivisection theme. Of course this is what the band is known for, but we’ve actually never solely dedicated an entire album to the topic.”

“EARTH CRISIS has made a name for itself not only through punishing metal and hardcore, but via staunch support of straight edge, animal rights, and veganism,” says Lambgoat editor Alex Arnold. “Few bands command the respect that EARTH CRISIS does, and they’ve earned it through 20 years of hard work and consistency. Contain, control, to dominate! Contain, control, exterminate!”

EARTH CRISIS will break from songwriting at month’s end to perform four shows for their Australian fans. Confirmed dates are noted below. Tickets are on sale now.

EARTH CRISIS Australian Tour:

1/31/2013 The Hi Fi – Brisbane [info]

2/01/2013 Hermanns Bar – Sydney [info]

2/02/2013 The Corner Hotel – Melbourne [info]

2/03/2013 Fowlers Live – Adelaide [info]

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LIONIZE to Appear on The Artie Lange Show Tonight!

On Tour With Clutch This March

Washington, DC quartet LIONIZE will be appearing as the musical guest on “The Artie Lange Show” tonight Wednesday January 16^th. The show airs at 10:00 PM EST and is broadcast on DIRECTV’s Audience Network (Channels: 239, 500, 101), Sirius (Channels: 92 and 208), XM (Channel: 165). The show is also broadcast in top terrestrial radio markets and streamed live at ArtieLangeShow.com. LIONIZE will play two songs and be interviewed by host Artie Lange.

Bassist Hank Upton commented on being asked to play “The Artie Lange Show”:

“We’ve been big fans of Artie Lang from Mad TV, Dirty Work and Howard Stern. To be able to perform live on his show gives us great pleasure, and we are ready to get up close and personal with his brutally honest sense of humor. I even follow him on twitter for laughs.”

After a short break, LIONIZE will return to the road this March alongside Maryland rockers Clutch. The tour will also feature Orange Goblin and Kyng. The tour kicks off March 8^th in Cincinnati, OH and runs through March 24^th in Anaheim, CA. A complete list can be found below, tickets are on sale now.

For a band with so little pretense, sometimes it can be easy to forget just how muchLIONIZEaccomplished since their inception in 2004. From being the first band to play both Bonnaroo and the Vans Warped Tour in the same year to their five full-length albums to virtually non-stop touring year after year, the groove-heavy rock group has dared to do more than most bands could ever hope to accomplish. On the release of their most recent album,Superczar and the Vulture, produced by the famed J. Robbins and their first on Pentimento Music Company, the band showcases their live sound in a way that they have never done before, allowing the listener an unprecedented look at the experience of hearing the songs played live in front of them.

With their heavy touring continuing throughout the foreseeable future, one can be assured that LIONIZE‘s incomparable sound will only continue to grow stronger with each show and audiences will persist in being impressed by a band which, as one critic said, makes even the most notable musicians “shake their heads and wish they’d thought of that.”

“The Artie Lange Show,” is DIRECTV’s bold and irreverent new late night talk show starring iconic comedian Artie Lange, best known for his hilarious stand-up routines and for his tenure with The Howard Stern Show.

LIONIZE with Clutch, Orange Goblin and Kyng:

3/8: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s - Tickets

3/9: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works - Tickets

3/10: Sauget, IL @ Pop’s - Tickets

3/11: Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom - Tickets

3/12: Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom - Tickets

3/14: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom - Tickets

3/18: Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep - Tickets

3/19: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot - Tickets

3/21: Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues - Tickets

3/22: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee - Tickets

3/23: Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Café Las Vegas Strip - Tickets

3/24: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues - Tickets

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01/15/13

Victory Records is proud to welcome TERROR to the Victory family. They will release their sixth studio album titled Live By The Code in April, 2013 in the US and Canada. Check out the Victory Records’ webstore for new merch designs- available now.

TERROR vocalist Scott Vogel comments, “When I was in high school, I would go to ‘Home of the Hits Records’ in Buffalo, NY and every week I would check for new Victory releases. Growing up, Victory Records always had the best hardcore bands, period. They had this awesome packaging and vibe that I loved. INTEGRITY, STRIFE,BLOODLET, EARTH CRISIS -it was a fucking amazing time for hardcore. Later, I met Tony when he came to Buffalo to see SNAPCASE. We stayed in contact and made plans for my second band DESPAIR, but soon after we broke up. Victory and my band BURIED ALIVE worked together for years. They also had HATEBREED, BLOOD FOR BLOOD, ALL OUT WAR and REACH THE SKY, all bands I’ve always respected and held in the highest regard. This summer I hung out with Tony and we had a wild night in Chicago. We talked about the good and bad of hardcore today and just had a blast. No business talk, no nonsense. We were under contract at the time so there wasn’t even room for it. As we got ready to release Live By The Code, TERROR and Century Media debated on how to release the record right andVICTORY RECORDS seemed like the best fit. Tony and I are both insane. We both come from the same place. We both scratch and fight to stay afloat. We still believe in the essence of hardcore and still love WARZONE. This is pretty fucking exciting.”
Vogel claims Live By The Code “hits harder than Keepers Of The Faith”, calling it the “dirtiest, rawest and most hardcore record we’ve done since Lowest Of The Low”. While the album is set for an April, 2013 release date, fans can expect to pre-order their copy of the album soon along with other merch packages. A brand new music video for their album-titled single, “Live By The Code” is also on the horizon, so stay tuned.

TERROR will finish up January in Japan before returning to the states to begin a February tour with H20,BACKTRACK and CODE ORANGE KIDS. They will then pack their bags once more and trek across Europe for theRebellion Tour with MADBALL in March. “Terror are the biggest hardcore band in the world. I have known Scott for twenty years and he has remained true to what he believes in, cherishes and helps keep alive which is first and foremost- hardcore. If you are just discovering hardcore or have loved it since the movement started in the late 1970’s this album is for you,” said Victory founder Tony Brummel. See a full listing of tour dates here and stay tuned for updates here.

Today, EVIL ARMY stream the title track of their brand-new I, Commander 7″ EP at heavily trafficked web-portal InvisibleOranges.com.Released this week by HELLS HEADBANGERS, EVIL ARMY’s I, Commander 7″ EP is the cult thrash band’s first new recordings in four years. Tracklisting and cover (also attached) follow below, and “I, Commander” can be heard in its entirety here:http://www.invisibleoranges.com/2013/01/io-exclusive-song-premiere-evil-army-i-commander/

After four years of missing in action, EVIL ARMY return to continue their mission of exterminating all the dayglo “party thrash” posers with their new 7″ – the fittingly titled I, Commander! Ripping and filthy, thrashing like maniacs, EVIL ARMY prove who’s in charge here…showing no mercy, only pirhanas and evil invaders need apply! Mandatory for maniacs of the Teutonic thrash trinity (SODOM, KREATOR, DESTRUCTION) as well as old EXODUS and RAZOR! Mastered by Joel Grind of TOXIC HOLOCAUST.

Tracklisting for EVIL ARMY’s I, Commander 7″ EP

1) I, Commander

2) Ashes of the Nuclear Fire

3) I Must Destory You

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“When you need metal, go to hell!”

STRATOVARIUS: New Nemesis Track Streaming At BW&BK

NYC Listening Party + Fan-Participation Video Announced

Long-running metal web portal Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles today offers up STRATOVARIUS’ “Halcyon Days”for your streaming enjoyment. The tune comes off the melodic metal legends’ forthcoming offering, Nemesis. Produced and mixed by guitarist Matias Kupiainen and mastered by Mika Jussila (Finnvox Studios), the 11-track Nemesis will be released in North America via Armoury Records on February 26, 2013. Notes vocalist Timo Kotipelto of Nemesis: “It has a darker more modern sound. We, as a band, have gone through a lot and have matured as songwriters. We have worked our asses off to make this and we hope the fans will like it.”

Among Kotipelto’s favorite songs on the record, “Halcyon Days,” is about finding peace in the increasingly hectic landscape of daily life. Check it out at THIS LOCATION.

In celebration of its release, Manhattan’s Idle Hands Bar will be hosting a special Nemesis listening party on the evening of January 21 where bothKotipelto and keyboardist Jens Johansson will be in attendance.

STRATOVARIUS NYC Nemesis Listening Party:

When: Monday January 21, 2013

Where: Idle Hands Bar, 25 Ave B, NYC

Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

More Info: http://www.idlehandsbar.com

Additionally, STRATOVARIUS are preparing to shoot a new video and are inviting fans to join in its creation. Though the track has not yet been decided, STRATOVARIUS heads are encouraged to send a picture of their most prized STRATOVARIUS collector’s item to THIS ADDRESS by January 23! The band will then select the most original and fun fan items to be featured in their new video. Kotipelto further elaborates at THIS LOCATION.

Both Kotipelto and Johansson will be available for North American phone interviews on January 21 and January 22 between 11:30am – 5:00pm. Contact your nearest Earsplit operative to schedule a time.

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AEON ZEN Premiere “Top 5″ Riffs Video on GuitarWorld.com

New Album Enigma Slated For Release January 22, 2013

English progressive-metallers AEON ZEN are back with their latest opus entitled Enigma,which is an ambitiously creative and powerful concept album featuring nine continuous tracks showing the strengths of the band, as well as two bonus tracks. Enigma will be released January 22, 2013 on Nightmare Records. The album is available for pre-order onAmazon and the Nightmare Records Website.

Today AEON ZEN has released a video of the “Top 5 Guitar Riffs” from Enigma. The video is being premiered exclusively on GuitarWorld.com the online home of Guitar World Magazine. Check out the video HERE.

Frontman Rich Hinks described the video:

“What better way to show everyone some pieces of our new album than for me to perform them for you? There are so many riffs on this album that I personally consider my favourite, so it was really difficult to just choose 5 (well… 10 if you put the instruments together!). These should give you a flavour of AEON ZEN and Enigma and hopefully inspire you listen to the whole album to hear these riffs in context.”

Noisecreep is streaming the track “Downfall”, check it out HERE.

AEON ZEN‘s video for the song “Divinity” can be seen HERE.

Enigma was produced by founding member Rich Hinks, and is set to push AEON ZEN‘ssound to new limits, from early influences of the likes of Dream Theater, Metallica and Opeth, to creating their own unique sound and identity.

AEON ZEN are:

Rich Hinks – Guitar, Bass, Vocals

Andi Kravljaca – Vocals

Matt Shepherd – Guitar

Shaz – Keyboards

Steve Burton – Drums

Enigma Tracklisting:

1. Enter the Enigma

2. Artificial Soul

3. Divinity

4. Seven Hills

5. Warning

6. Turned to Ash

7. Still Human

8. Eternal Snow

9. Downfall

10. Survival (Bonus Track)

11. Time Divine 2.0 (Bonus Track)

Enigma features guest vocals by:

Nate Loosemore (Lost In Thought)

Atle Pettersen (Above Symmetry)

Jonny Tatum (Eumeria)

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Marking the Band’s First U.S. Live Performances in 10 Years, COAL CHAMBER Announces Co-Headliner with SEVENDUST, Featuring Special Guests LACUNA COIL

CANDLELIGHT RED and STOLEN BABIES to Open Select Dates

Marking their first U.S. live performances in over 10 years, 90’s alt-metal band COAL CHAMBER is pleased to announce that they are back in action and kicking off a co-headline tour with Sevendust this spring. The tour will also feature special guests Lacuna Coil as direct support on each date, as well as Candlelight Red and Stolen Babies opening on either half of the run (see the split below). See below for a full listing of North American tour dates.

Each member of COAL CHAMBER had words to share about the announcement.

“I’m STOKED to be bringing COAL CHAMBER back to the United States,” exclaims vocalist Dez Fafara. “These shows are going to fucking rule! The line-up is perfect! Hope to see you all there!”

“The past has fuelled the fire to bring COAL CHAMBER back stronger than ever,” adds drummer Mike Cox. “I couldn’t be more excited to tour the states on an amazing tour. HERE WE GO!”

“I’m really excited and grateful to be a part of such an awesome bill! We will be slaying it across America and the world,” adds guitarist Meegs Rascón.

Bassist Chela Rhea Harper states, “America is where COAL CHAMBER started; where the music first came to life. The entire experience in Australia and South America has been so surreal up until this point, and to be able to continue this adventure on the band’s home soil is an honor. The support from all has been tremendous.”

Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 18^th! See below for all currently confirmed tour dates and stay tuned for more ticketing information.

COAL CHAMBER with Sevendust, Lacuna Coil, Candlelight Red and Stolen Babies:

3/28 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee*

3/29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia LA Live*

3/30 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom*

3/31 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades*

4/2 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre*

4/3 – Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion*

4/4 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom*

4/5 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s*

4/6 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave*

4/8 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights*

4/9 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoes*

4/11 – Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere’s*

4/12 – Detroit, MI @ Harpo’s*

4/13 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy**

4/14 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater**

4/16 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium**

4/17 – New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater**

4/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory**

4/19 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom**

4/20 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom**

4/22 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!**

4/23 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore**

4/24 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle**

4/26 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Ballroom**

4/27 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street Amphitheater**

4/28 – Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Ballroom**

*feat. Candlelight Red

**feat. Stolen Babies

DARK EMPIRE Announce New Guitarist, Video Available

New Jersey Progressive Extreme Metallers DARK EMPIRE are happy to announce that Christian Colabelli has stepped in as their new permanent 2nd guitarist. Christian replaces Andrew Atwood, who split from the band just prior to the recording of last year’s album, From Refuge to Ruin.

Video can be viewed below of Christian and co-guitarist Matt Moliti running through some new riffs the band is preparing for a 5-track free download EP for later this year.

http://youtu.be/titNxwLTut4

Christian had this to say about joining DARK EMPIRE:

“It’s an honor to be an official member of DARK EMPIRE. Since I’ve known Matt, we’ve had a mutual respect and admiration for each other’s playing. When he initially asked me to fill in on guitar for live performances, I quickly recognized the chemistry, power, and potential of the lineup and was amazed at how natural it felt. I know Matt and I will challenge each other as guitarists and I expect huge accomplishments for DARK EMPIREin 2013.”

Band leader/guitarist/death vocalist Matt Moliti had this to say:

“I’m really excited to have Christian a part of DARK EMPIRE. His technical ability and songwriting skills are definitely going to take things to the next level, and fans can now expect a dual lead guitar attack reminiscent of bands like Racer X and Cacophony on the new material. Yes, we have already started writing some new riffs with the intention of releasing a free 5-track EP by the end of 2013. Stay tuned to the DARK EMPIREFacebook Page as we will be periodically updating with videos of the writing, rehearsal and recording process!”

Dark Empire will be opening for Nile at BB Kings on March 10th in NYC.

Performance video of DARK EMPIRE from December:

http://youtu.be/NU2xSgjNVvA

BURNT BOOKS Drop New Track Through Cvlt Nation

New Tour Dates Announced

With the angst-ridden self-titled debut album from eclectic punk attack BURNT BOOKS nearing release on January 29th via At A Loss Recordings, today another new anthem from the album has been made available. The ninth of the ten tracks on Burnt Books, the caustic hammering of “Golden Gates, Golden Streets” is a prime example of the jagged and diverse approach of the band as a whole.

Crank “Golden Gates, Golden Streets” via the underground fanatics at Cvlt Nation now.

The opening track from Burnt Books, “Selfish Friend,” is still streaming via the Deciblog RIGHT HERE.

As Burnt Books sees release in two weeks, the band will simultaneously be taking to the road in support of the album. Mainly being confirmed across their native South Carolina and across Georgia, BURNT BOOKS have confirmed several new legs of regional touring over the next few months, with tons more still in the planning stages.

Born of local scene vets associated with Guyana Punch Line, Thank God, .fuckingcom, Tunguska in addition to solo performances and more, on their first album, BURNT BOOKS’ noisy hardcore/punk comes to life with vocalist Zoe Lollis’ growls, wails, and mocking tones coalescing with the high-paced and artistically-reconfigured punk/noise angular riff madness, with interludes of simply clean vocals and banjo. The nine-track album was recorded at The Jam Room with Phillip Cope (Kylesa, Baroness, Dark Castle), was mastered by Colling Jordan (YOB, Twilight), and bears cover art by Sam Ford (Black Cobra’s Invernal, etc.).

BURNT BOOKS Live Actions:

1/25/2013 Tin Roof – Charleston, SC w/ Whores, Mountains of Earth

1/26/2013 New Brookland Tavern – West Columbia, SC - Release Party w/ Whores, Carolyn, Dark Entries

1/31/2013 The Jinx – Savannah, GA w/ Whores, ASG, Conquer/Devour
2/02/2013 Halfway House - Athens, GA
2/15/2013 Skuds Manor – Augusta, GA w/ Nuclear Blast Suntan

2/16/2013 New Brookland Tavern – West Columbia, SC w/ Nuclear Blast Suntan, Deathstill, Nailbiter
2/17/2013 The Sweat Lodge – Rock Hill, SC (Charlotte, area) w/ Nailbiter, Thick Skin, Last Words
3/01/2013 TBA
3/02/2013 Art Bar – Columbia, SC w/ Nuclear Blast Suntan
3/14/2013 New Brookland Tavern – West Columbia, SC w/ Old Lines
3/15/2013 The Basement – Atlanta, GA w/ Whores, Old Lines
3/16/2013 The Underground – Chapel Hill, NC w/ Old Lines

3/24/2013 TBA – Athens, GA w/ Shaved Christ, Iron Lung

http://deadlanguage803.bandcamp.com

http://www.facebook.com/Burntbooks

http://www.atalossrecordings.com

https://www.facebook.com/atalossrecordings

FOCUS Debut Track From New Album X on Prog Archives

Three weeks from today X, the new album from Dutch progressive rockers FOCUS will be released via Four Worlds Media USA. Featuring cover art by Roger Dean (Yes), the album was produced by the band with a running time just shy of 60 minutes. It is the first new material from the four-piece in six years. X is available for pre-order on Amazon

Today FOCUS has teamed up with Prog Archives for an exclusive North American premiere of a track from X. The song entitled “Father Bacchus” is the first track and can be streamed exclusively HERE.

Largely instrumental, X (pronounced Ten)expands on the band’s traditional base. Jazz, middle eastern, acoustic/adult contemporary and more find their way into the compositions making the album a true must listen for long-time as well new fans. The North American release follows the successful launch of the album overseas; which saw the band on tour supporting the album’s initial European release.

FOCUS is regarded as one of the most influential and successful rock bands from The Netherlands. Founded by keyboardist/flutist Thijs van Leer in 1969, the band have two certified gold recordings in the US spurred on by hits “Hocus Pocus,” “House of the King,” and “Sylvia.” Thijs van Leer comments, “it is a thrill to have finally completed FOCUS X. We are all ecstatic about the new material. Our music is evolution, not revolution.”

A renewed interest in FOCUS launched a few years back when Nike included the band’s music in a commercial for the 2010 World Cup; a piece directed by Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (noted for his directorial work on major motion pictures 21 Grams and Babel). In addition, guitarist Gary Hoey re-recorded the band’s “Hocus Pocus;” a recording that rocketed into Billboards’ Top 5.

Confirmed track listing for X is:

1. Father Bacchus

2. Focus 10

3. Victoria

4. Amok In Kindergarten

5. All Hens On Deck

6. Le Tango

7. Hoeratio

8. Talk Of The Clown

9. Message Magic

10. CrossRoads

FOCUS is vocalist/flutist/organist Thijs van Leer, drummer Pierre van der Linden, bassist/producer Bobby Jacobs and guitarist Menno Gootjes. Follow the band at their official site www.focus10.net.

DYING FETUS Expose “Second Skin” Video via Bloody Disgusting

(Screenshot from video)

Tour With Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and The Contortionist Kicks off January 26^th

Death Metal powerhouse DYING FETUS have completed work on a new video for the song “Second Skin”. “Second Skin” comes off of last year’s critically acclaimed release Reign Supreme. Bloody Disgusting the online home for all things horror has teamed up with DYING FETUS for an exclusive premiere of the video. The video was directed by Jakob Arevarn. Check out the exclusive premiere HERE.

DYING FETUS will be hitting the road in January of 2013 alongside Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and The Contortionist as part of “The Divinity of Purpose Tour”. The tour will kick off January 26^th in Flint, MI and will wrap up February 17^th in Amityville, NY.

DYING FETUS released their latest album Reign Supreme in 2011 on Relapse Records. The album is streaming in its entirety on their Bandcamp Page.

Reign Supreme is available for purchase from the Relapse store HERE and digitally on iTunes.

For updates on DYING FETUS visit their Facebook page.

DYING FETUS with Hatebreed and Shadows Fall

1/26/13: Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop

1/27/13: Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s

1/28/13: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium

1/30/13: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

1/31/13: Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater

2/1/13: West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy

2/2/13: Chico, CA @ Senator Theater

2/3/13: Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory

2/5/13: Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

2/6/13: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion

2/7/13: Sauget, IL @ Pop’s

2/8/13: Lexington, KY @ Buster’s

2/9/13: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

2/11/13: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live

2/12/13: Jacksonville Beach, FL @ Freebird Live

2/13/13: Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan’s

2/14/13: West Springfield, VA @ Empire

2/15/13: Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock

2/16/13: Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater

2/17/13: Amityville, NY @ Revolution

JEFF LOOMIS Announces NAMM Appearances;

Performing at Schechter Guitars’ NAMM 2013 Party

January 15, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) - Ex-Nevermore guitar prodigy JEFF LOOMIS has announced a number of appearances to be held at this year’s NAMM conference. His appearance schedule is below, and he will also be performing at Schechter Guitars’ NAMM 2013 Party along with Exodus, Prong and former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland (Ohm, Ohmprey). JEFF LOOMIS will be performing with his band consisting of Travis Montgomery on guitar, Matt De Luca on bass and Anup Sastry on drums. The event will take place at The Grove of Anaheim on January 26 and the show starts at 8:00 PM. During his NAMM performances, JEFF LOOMIS will be jamming with Keith Merrow on a song called “JamUp ‘BRO’” which they wrote together and can be heard here.

NAMM Schedule:

Friday, January 25

1:00 PM @ Schechter Booth: Signing with Gary Holt and Performance by Jeff Loomis

3:00 PM @ ENGL Booth: Signing with Gary Holt

Saturday, January 26

4:00 PM @ EMG Booth: Signing

JEFF LOOMIS’ second solo album PLAINS OF OBLIVION was released in April 2012 via Century Media Records. The album was produced by Aaron Smith (7 Horns 7 Eyes) and features cover artwork by Colin Marks of Rain Song Design, who did previous work on JEFF’s solo debut Zero Order Phase, as well as the Nevermore DVD The Year Of The Voyager. JEFF LOOMIS also recently released a new track titled “A Liar’s Chain” which can be heard here.

For more information on JEFF LOOMIS, please visit:

www.jeffloomis.com

www.facebook.com/jeffloomisfans

https://www.facebook.com/INTERARMA

01/14/13

INTER ARMA: Relapse Confirms Second Album From Blackened Southern Doom Unit

This week, underground music juggernaut Relapse Records declares the release info, cover art and more for INTER ARMA’s second LP, Sky Burial.

A highly anticipated release for fans of all extreme genres, Virginia’s crushing quintet INTER ARMA merges elements of doom, psychedelic sludge, grind, black metal and more through massive, mighty riffs to create a sound wholly their own. Following several solid demos, splits and an LP via Forcefield Records, this volatile act now delivers their Relapse debut, Sky Burial, an album easily considered an early contender for heavy music record of the year, even making Decibel Magazine’s 20 Most Anticipated Albums Of 2013 list. Emerging from the ever-fertile metal breeding grounds of Richmond, Virginia, INTER ARMA has spent the last few years touring relentlessly, perfecting a hypnotically punishing live show. Sky Burialbrings that focus onto record, an album truly heavy in all senses of the word, invoking a spiritually intense journey through the halls of extreme metal. INTER ARMA has made a decisively loud proclamation with Sky Burial – this is a band that could very well be the next crown-holder in a regal line of iconic Relapse bands.

Sky Burial will see digital, CD and 2xLP North American release on March 19th, 2013, preceded by European release dates of March 15th in Germany, Benelux and Finland, and March 18th in the UK and all other territories.

Relapse today issued a Youtube teaser for Sky Burial as well as preorders for the album available here.

Stay tuned as INTER ARMA unleashes tons of other info on Sky Burial, in addition to a barrage of tour dates and more through 2013 in support of the album including a tour to SXSW and back to be announced in the coming days.

Promos of Sky Burial will be available in the coming days. For promo requests, in North/South America contact earsplitpr@aol.com, in Europe contact frank@pettingzoo.nl, or bob@relapse.com for the UK.

Sky Burial Track Listing:

1. The Survival Fires

2. The Long Road Home (Iron Gate)

3. The Long Road Home

4. Destroyer

5. ‘sblood

6. Westward

7. Love Absolute

8. Sky Burial

http://interarma.bigcartel.com

www.facebook.com/Riversidepl

SUFFOCATION: Another Track From “Pinnacle Of Bedlam” Posted Online!

New York death metal veterans, SUFFOCATION, have made the brand new track “Cycles of Suffering” available for streaming at the following location https://soundcloud.com/nuclearblastrecords/suffocation-cycles-of. The songs comes from their upcoming album Pinnacle of Bedlam, which will be released on February 15th in Europe and on February 19th in North America.

Fans can also check out and download the track “As Grace Descends” athttp://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/about/71083.suffocation.html.

Pinnacle of Bedlam was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering was handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Pinnacle of Bedlam will feature 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their Despise The Sun EP. Artwork was handled this time around by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH,PSYCROPTIC).

SUFFOCATION were among the inductees for this year’s class of the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. The event was held on October 18 atThe Paramount in Huntington, New York. Pictures from the press conference can be viewed here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151091714073649.445624.41340788648&type=3.

View the video clip for the track “Cataclysmic Purification” at this location http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEYSU4XGLpI. The footage was directed by David Brodsky (ARSIS, GOD FORBID, KATAKLYSM, SWASHBUCKLE) with animation by Tim Kellen.

Blood Oath, the follow-up to 2006′s self-titled record, was recorded by Joe Cincotta (who worked on the band’s last two releases) and mixed by Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH). Cover artwork was once again brought to life by Jon Zig (DEEDS OF FLESH,DISGORGE, GORGASM). The album was released on July 14, 2009.

For more info visit: www.facebook.com/Suffocation | www.nuclearblastusa.com/Suffocation | www.myspace.com/Suffocation

RIVERSIDE Releases Music Video for “Celebrity Touch”;

Band Announces North American Tour Dates

[Photo Credit: Monika Grudzinska]

January 14, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) – Poland’s progressive rockers RIVERSIDE have released a music video for “Celebrity Touch,” the first single off their highly-anticipated fifth studio album SHRINE OF NEW GENERATION SLAVES.

“‘Celebrity Touch’ reflects the times we live in,” says RIVERSIDE‘s Mariusz Duda. “I think everyone has a deep need to feel important somehow, but unfortunately, this need is rarely satisfied. Of course some people do get the chance, mostly people connected with the so-called celebrity world. This is a story about someone who satisfied this feeling a bit too much and about the band that chose to play away from the galleries with shitty works.”

Directed by Mateusz Winkiel of Mania Studio, the video can be seen here:

http://youtu.be/HAqU-RDnYyY

SHRINE OF NEW GENERATION SLAVES will be available in North America on February 5, 2013 via InsideOut Music. In support of the album, following a full European tour, RIVERSIDE will be playing a handful of shows in North America with label-mates JOLLY. A full list of dates can be seen below.

A list of international release dates for the album can be seen below. An album teaser can be heard here: http://youtu.be/KOB8BCv9ZmE.

GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / NORWAY: Friday, January 18, 2013.

UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, January 21, 2013.

SPAIN / ITALY: Tuesday, January 22, 2013.

SWEDEN / HUNGARY: Wednesday, January 23, 2013.

AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND / FINLAND: Friday, January 25, 2013.

SHRINE OF NEW GENERATION SLAVES Track List

01. New Generation Slave (4:17)

02. The Depth of Self-Delusion (7:39)

03. Celebrity Touch (6:48)

04. We Got Used To Us (4:12)

05. Feel Like Falling (5:17)

06. Deprived [Irretrievably Lost Imagination] (8:26)

07. Escalator Shrine (12:41)

08. Coda (1:39)

The artwork for SHRINE OF NEW GENERATION SLAVES was designed by Travis Smith /www.seempieces.com, who has worked on all of the band’s previous releases and has also done workfor Avenged Sevenfold, Devin Townsend, Anathema, Nevermore and Opeth. SHRINE OF NEW GENERATION SLAVES was recorded at Serakos studio in Warsaw, Poland — where the Reality Dream trilogy was also tracked — with Magda Srzednicka and Robert Srzednicki.

SHRINE OF NEW GENERATION SLAVES is the follow up to the band’s 2009 release Anno Domini High Definition, which entered the Poland charts at #1 and has since hit gold album status. In 2011, RIVERSIDE also released an EP titled Memories In My Head to celebrate the band’s 10th anniversary.

RIVERSIDE – “New Generation Tour” + Jolly & Dianoya:

Presented in Germany by Eclipsed, Rock Hard and powermetal.de

09.03.2013 Dresden (Germany) – Tante Ju

10.03.2013 Leipzig (Germany) – Werk 2

11.03.2013 Berlin (Germany) – K17

12.03.2013 Osnabrück (Germany) – Rosenhof

14.03.2013 London (UK) – O2 Islington Academy

15.03.2013 Sheffield (UK) – The Corporation / Y-Prog 2013

16.03.2013 Glasgow (UK) – Classic Grand

17.03.2013 Leamington Spa (UK) – The Assembly

19.03.2013 Vosselaar (Belgium) – Biebob

20.03.2013 Paris (France) – Le Divan du Monde

22.03.2013 Haarlem (The Netherlands) – Patronaat

23.03.2013 Hengelo (The Netherlands) – Metropool

24.03.2013 Weert (The Netherlands) – De Bosuil

25.03.2013 Köln (Germany) – Live Music Hall

27.03.2013 Karlsruhe (Germany) – Substage
28.03.2013 Darmstadt (Germany) – Central Station

Additional Dates:

04.04.2013 Konin (Poland) – Oskard

05.04.2013 Poznan (Poland) – Eskulap

06.04.2013 Świebodzice (Poland) – Rock Fest 2013

07.04.2013 Wroclaw (Poland) – Eter

10.04.2013 Opole (Poland) – NCPP

11.04.2013 Katowice (Poland) – Mega Club

12.04.2013 Rzeszów (Poland) – Pod Palma

13.04.2013 Kraków (Poland – Studio

14.04.2013 Warsaw (Poland) – Progresja

18.04.2013 Bydgoszcz (Poland) – MCK
19.04.2013 Toruń (Poland) – Od Nowa
20.04.2013 Olsztyn (Poland) – Andergrant

21.04.2013 Gdansk (Poland) – Parlament

North American Tour Dates with Jolly:

04/30/13 – Charleston, SC @ WindJammer – Isle of Palms

05/02/13 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl

05/04/13 – Gettysburg, PA @ RoSFest

05/06/13 – Dunellen, NJ @ Roxy and Dukes

05/08/13 – Chicago, IL @ Double Door

05/10/13 – Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House

05/12/13 – Mexico City – Jose Cuervo Salon

RIVERSIDE Discography:

Out Of Myself – CD 2003

Voices In My Head – EP 2004

Second Life Syndrome – CD 2005

Rapid Eye Movement – CD 2007

Reality Dream – 2DVD/2CD 2008/2009

Anno Domini High Definition – CD 2009

Memories In My Head – EP 2011

Shrine Of New Generation Slaves – CD 2013

RIVERSIDE Line-Up:

Mariusz Duda – Vocals, Bass, Acoustic Guitar

Piotr Grudzi – Guitar

Piotr Kozieradzki – Drums

Micha Apaj – Keyboards

For more information on RIVERSIDE, visit:

www.riversideband.pl

www.myspace.com/riversidepl

www.insideoutmusic.com

French Industrial/Ambient/Black Metal band SPEKTR has revealed a preview of “Cypher” - band’s 3rd album that is coming out on the 5th of February in Europe and 19th of February in North Amercia on Agonia Records. The preview can be heard at this location:

https://soundcloud.com/agoniarecords/spektr-cypher-album-preview

“Cypher” is an experimental black metal album, recorded entirely without vocals except sampling. The album introduces industrial and ambient elements and as a whole should be considered as a strongly psychedelic release; it produces a feeling, as if the mind of the listener, dragged into the music, were unable of concentrate itself or were experiencing a powerful hallucinogen effect.

Successor of “Near Death Experience” (from 2006) will be made available as CD, Vinyl (150 on white & 150 on black vinyl) and digital download. “Cypher” will include 9 new tracks:

1 – Hermetism
2 – Teratology
3 – The Singularity
4 – Solitude
5 – Antimatter
6 – Solve Et Coagula
7 – Cypher
8 – Decorporation
9 – Le Vitriol du Philosophe

For more news on SPEKTR visit: http://agoniarecords.com/

“Cypher” can be pre-ordered at: http://www.agoniarecords.com/index.php?pos=shop&lang=en

TELLUS REQUIEM Premiere New Song on Metal Insider!

Invictus (The 11^th Hour) Due Out January 22, 2013 on Nightmare Records

Nightmare Records is set to release TELLUS REQUIEUM‘s new album Invictus (The 11^th Hour) on January 22, 2013.Invictus (The 11^th Hour) can be pre-order red on Amazon and the Nightmare Records Website.

Today the band is excited to share a song from the new album with the public. TELLUS REQUIEM has partnered up with Metal Insider for an exclusive premiere of the track “Red Horizon”. Get a first listen to the song HERE.

TELLUS REQUIEM consists of five members who all came from diverse musical backgrounds, which can be recognized immediately by their distinct sound. From the very first crunchy guitar wail with juicy leads your ears are battered with a progressive metal onslaught. Combining these elements with beautiful melodies and harmonies TELLUS REQUIEMdelivers their breathtaking debut Invictus (The 11^th Hour).

Invictus (The 11^th Hour) Tracklisting

1) Ab Aeterno

2) Red Horizon

3) Eden Burns

4) Reflections Remains

5) Twilight Hour

6) Sands of Gold

7) Tranquility

8) Redemption

9) Invictus

10) Dies Irae

Lineup:
Ben Rodgers – Vocals
Vidar Lehmann – Drums
Stig Nergård – Guitars
Ivar Hagen Bøe – Bass
Anders Sundbø – Keys

For More Info Visit:

http://www.tellusrequiem.com

http://www.facebook.com/tellusrequiem

http://primitivemandoom.bandcamp.com

PRIMITIVE MAN: Denver Doom Nihilists Unleash Scorn

Album Streaming In Its Entirety; Band Set To Level Stages In 2013

Denver blackened doom nihilists PRIMITIVE MAN – featuring within their ranks current and formers members of Clinging To The Trees Of A Forest Fire, Reproacher and Death Of Self — are preparing to unleash the forbidden fruit of their debut full-length. Recorded by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio (Cephalic Carnage, Catheter, Cobalt etc), the fittingly dubbed Scorn finds PRIMITIVE MAN commemorating a slow-roasted apocalypse through seven asphyxiating odes of hatred, disease and despair.

American Aftermath calls Scorn “one of the heaviest debuts by any band I have ever heard in all of my days,” noting that the offering, “isn’t your run of the mill bong-ripping doom metal that has been done a million times. This is the actual feeling of ‘doom’ in audio form. Scorn will instill feelings of dread and fear in you and you will love every freaking minute of it.” Cvlt Nation agrees commending the band’s “devastatingly crushing and austere slab of blackened, sludgy doom,” while Black Insect Laughter notes: “PRIMITIVE MAN serve you up one of the filthiest, most destructive releases you will hear this year. With vocals sounding like a swamp monster spewing up bile in bouts of hatred, the music is a gut-wrenching platter of blackened sludge, crawling out of the mire at the torturous pace of the slowest doom ever heard.”

Scorn will be issued on 12” vinyl January 31 via Throatruiner/Mordgrimm Records. In the meantime, get your misery on with a full album stream atTHIS LOCATION.

Scorn Track Listing:

1. Scorn

2. Rags

3. I Can’t Forget

4. Antietam

5. Black Smoke

6. Stretched Thin

7. Astral Sleep

PRIMITIVE MAN are primed to bring their audio filth to a stage near you this year. Preliminary dates can be found below. Further live actions to be announced in the weeks to follow. Prepare yourselves.

PRIMITIVE MAN Live Actions 2013:

1/31/2013 Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO w/ Fuck The Facts, Call Of The Void

2/01/2013 Forum 619 – Cheyenne, WY w/ Fuck The Facts, Call Of The Void

2/07/2013 TBA – Pueblo, CO

2/08/2013 The War Room – El Paso, TX

2/10/2013 TBA – Albuquerque, NM

http://www.primitivemandoom.com

http://www.throatruinerrecords.com

NEW YEARS DAY Confirmed for Vans Warped Tour 2013

[Photo Credit: MichelleXStar]

January 14, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) - Another group of acts playing the Vans Warped Tour 2013were announced over the weekend and NEW YEARS DAY is one of the new artists that were revealed. “I am so excited to say that my band and I get to be a part of our most favorite tour again!” exclaims vocalist Ash Costello. “Warped Tour is without a doubt the most prestigious tour in punk rock history, it’s an honor to join the family again and for the first time, we will be playing the entire summer! This is going to be an exciting year for New Years Day and I can’t wait to show everyone all the surprises we have in store.”

NEW YEARS DAY will be on the full tour, joining Stick To Your Guns, I See Stars, Forever The Sickest Kids, label-mates Architects (UK) and a number of other acts that will be released shortly. Fans should check www.vanswarpedtour.com for line-up announcements, information on purchasing tickets and other updates. A list of dates can be seen below.

NEW YEARS DAY is currently putting the finishing touches on their highly-anticipated full length album that they recorded with Erik Ron [Panic At The Disco, Saosin, Versa Emerge]. NEW YEARS DAY’s newest song “Do Your Worst” will be featured on the upcoming full-length and the lyric video for the track can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9VxpY9S3I4.

Vans Warped Tour 2013 Tour Dates:

06/15/13 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre

06/16/13 – Portland, OR @ Portland Expo Center Parking Lot

06/19/13 – Chula Vista, CA @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre

06/20/13 – Pomona, CA @ Pomona Fairplex

06/21/13 – Pomona, CA @ Pomona Fairplex

06/22/13 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre

06/23/13 – Ventura, CA @ Ventura Country Fairground At Seaside Park

06/26/13 – Las Cruces, NM @ NMSU Practice Field

06/27/13 – Mesa, AZ @ Quail Run Park

06/28/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Venue TBA

06/29/13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Utah State Fairpark

06/30/13 – Denver, CO @ Sports Authority Field at Mile High

07/03/13 – Noblesville, IN @ Klipsch Music Center

07/05/13 – Toronto, ON, CA @ The Flats At Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

07/06/13 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

07/07/13 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center

07/09/13 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Farm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach

07/10/13 – Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion

07/11/13 – Mansfield, MA @ Comcast Center

07/12/13 – Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center

07/13/13 – Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

07/14/13 – Hartford, CT @ The Comcast Theatre

07/16/13 – Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion

07/17/13 – Burgettstown, PA @ First Niagara Pavilion

07/18/13 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center

07/19/13 – Auburn Hills, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills

07/20/13 – Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre

07/21/13 – Shakopee, MN @ Canterbury Park

07/23/13 – Kansas City, KS @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheater

07/24/13 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

07/25/13 – Atlanta, GA @ Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood

07/26/13 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Vinoy Park

07/27/13 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Cruzan Ampitheatre

07/28/13 – Orlando, FL @ Central FL Fairgrounds

07/29/13 – Charlotte, NC @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

07/30/13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center

07/31/13 – Milwaukee, WI @ Marcus Amphitheatre

08/02/13 – Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion

08/03/13 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center

08/04/13 – Houston, TX @ Reliant Center Parking Lot
For more information on NEW YEARS DAY, visit:

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www.myspace.com/newyearsday

GIANT X Release Third Studio Report

Out January 29^th in North America on Steamhammer/SPV

GIANT X is the spectacular new band founded by Running Wild`s Rolf Kasparek and Peter J. Jordan has released the third in a series of videos filmed during the recording process of I. Check it out HERE.

The first snippet from the song “On a Blind Flight” can be heard HERE.

The second snippet from the song “Rough Ride” can be heard HERE.

The third song snippet from the track “Don’t Quit Till Tomorrow” can be heard HERE.

GIANT X‘ s debut album I will be out on Steamhammer/SPV as a super jewel case and download onJanuary 18th in Germany, January 21st in Europe and January 29th in USA/Canada and is set to delight particularly fans of traditional hard rock.

A video trailer for the album is available for viewing HERE. In addition to the video trailer, GIANT X has released an EPK for I. Check out part one HERE and part two HERE.

For More Info Visit:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Giant-X/457176387661550

http://xdrownyoursorrowsx.blogspot.ca

ICONIC CHRISTIAN ROCKERS STRYPER SIGN TO FRONTIERS RECORDS FOR MULTI-ALBUM DEAL; RE-RECORDED COLLECTION “SECOND COMING” DUE OUT MARCH 26^TH IN NORTH AMERICA

(New York, NY) – Frontiers Records is proud to announce the signing of iconic Christian rockers Stryper to a multi-album deal. The first release due out will be a new re-recorded collection; SECOND COMING will hit streets on March 26^th in North America. The album features sixteen tracks, including new recordings of fourteen songs from the band’s early years as well as two brand new songs recorded especially for SECOND COMING, and is produced by Stryper frontman Michael Sweet. Sweet commented, “We’re really excited about this record. The re-recorded songs are sounding awesome…better than the originals in many ways! One word to describe the record? Heavier. We’ve hooked up with some great people – we’ve got new management, a great album, a great label. We just feel like everything is coming together, and hopefully some big things are to follow.” Please see below for the complete track listing.

Stryper is one of the top Christian rock bands of all time. Comprised of the original line-up of Michael Sweet (vocals/guitar), Oz Fox (guitar), Tim Gaines (bass), and Robert Sweet (drums), Stryper has been rocking since 1984, and is responsible for such ’80s metal classic albums as SOLDIERS UNDER COMMAND, TO HELL WITH THE DEVIL, IN GOD WE TRUST and such MTV hit singles/videos as “Calling on You,” “Free,” and “Honestly.” After a sabbatical for much of the 1990′s, Stryper returned strong in the early 21st century. To date, the band has sold upwards of 8 million records worldwide and is a Dove Award-winner and Grammy nominee. Stryper is the first band to have two songs in MTV’s Top 10 simultaneously.

SECOND COMING track listing:

1. Loud N’ Clear

2. Loving You

3. Soldiers Under Command

4. Makes Me Wanna Sing

5. First Love

6. The Rock That Makes Me Roll

7. Reach Out

8. Surrender

9. To Hell With The Devil

10. Calling On You

11. Free

12. The Way

13. Sing Along Song

14. More Than A Man

15. Bleeding From Inside Out (new track)

16. Blackened (new track)

01/11/13

BAPTISTS Hurl Incendiary New Track At The Public Via BrooklynVegan

Vancouver, British Columbia-based BAPTISTS is preparing for the public onslaught of their debut LP Bushcraft, set for release in North America on February 19th via Southern Lord. Today the outfit hurls the album’s combustible second track “Think Tank Breed” onto the unsuspecting public. The high-paced snare drum attack ripping the track wide open at the first second of this brutalizing anthem sets the listener up for what unhinged and pummeling riffage they’re in store for on Bushcraft.

Have your face renovated by “Think Tank Breed” via BrooklynVegan now!

BAPTISTS advocate a creed of destruction through a blistering, discordant hybrid of punk-fueled hardcore. Recorded at the infamous Godcity studios with Kurt Ballou, the eleven anthems embodied on Bushcraft rage with nearly a half hour of lyrical angst and a seething vocal delivery propelled by white-knuckled snare-blasts, d-beat thunder, dissonant riff urgency and an overall relentless by-the-throat approach.

Tour actions in support of Bushcraft are being devised, including a trek to 2013’s SXSW festivities and more. Stay tuned as more details emerge over the coming weeks.

Bushcraft Track Listing:

1. Betterment

2. Think Tank Breed

3. Bullets

4. In Droves

5. Still Melt

6. Mortar Head

7. Crutching Trails

8. Bushcraft

9. Soiled Roots

10. Russian Spirits

11. Abandon

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Every band with the tag “extreme metal” owes a debt of gratitude to SUFFOCATION, period. As the creators of brutal death metal their influence can be felt far and wide. Every break down, every blast beat, and every technical riff (before Nintendo noises were introduced to guitar playing) was done by SUFFOCATION first and frankly better.

Four years have passed since the release of Blood Oath, all the while the band laid silently waiting, gathering their energy until the time was right for them to return in a vicious blaze of glory. That long awaited day has finally come in the form of the monolithicly devastating, Pinnacle of Bedlam.

The record marks the return of one-time drummer Dave Culross and sees the band upping the brutality and speed quotient, picking up whereDespise the Sun and Pierced From Within left off. Produced by the band once again with Joe Cincotta (INTERNAL BLEEDING, CRIMINAL ELEMENT), and mixed and mastered this time by Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, AGNOSTIC FRONT), the quintet has never sounded this clear or well… brutal. Make no mistake, SUFFOCATION is once again fully invigorated, seeing red and out for blood.

Few bands can be credited with creating a legacy, however, legendary New York based extreme metal outfit SUFFOCATION have done just that. For over 20 years now SUFFOCATION have been creating music that has become the very standard by which we judge all things extreme. Their fusion of technicality, groove and sheer unrelenting brutality has been imitated but never quite duplicated. Milestone records such as Effigy of the Forgotten,Pierced from Within, and Despise the Sun have influenced a wealth of today’s best musical talents. Now with their seventh full-length album, Pinnacle of Bedlam, SUFFOCATION will continue to influence generations to come.

For more info visit: www.facebook.com/Suffocation | www.nuclearblastusa.com/Suffocation | www.myspace.com/Suffocation

Touring History of Note: Suicide Silence, Fear Factory, Devildriver, Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, Hatebreed, Machine Head, Overkill,The Faceless, Napalm Death, Necrophagist to name a few.

Other Notes of Interest: The band was hired by the cable network A&E and the History Channel to use and perform one of their original songs, in a commercial to advertise the History Channel documentary “The Dark Ages.” This commercial was advertised in over 700 movie theaters, and aired on MTV, VH1, A&E, and the History Channel amongst other TV stations. Performed on FUEL TV in 2010.

ALPHA TIGER premieres new song, “Beneath The Surface,” with Metal Hammer (DE)

Germany’s hottest heavy metal newcomers ALPHA TIGER have now teamed up with Metal Hammer to launch the title track from their upcoming debut album, Beneath The Surface. The track “Beneath The Surface” sums up the essence of ALPHA TIGER quite accurately: epic compositions, catchy hooks and Stephan Dietrich’s powerful vocals. Check out “Beneath The Surface” here:

http://www.metal-hammer.de/video-audio/premieren/article359245/hoert-den-alpha-tiger-titelsong-zum-album-beneath-the-surface.html

Fans can also watch the video for the first single, “From Outer Space,” here.

All lyrical topics on Beneath The Surface are represented in the stunning cover artwork, which was created by Hungarian designer Peter Tikos (who also worked with the band on the Man Or Machine cover). Beneath The Surface was recorded this past summer at Berlin’s Musicflash studio, engineered by Mirco Godi Hildmann, and mixed and mastered by Andreas Hilbert. See below for the worldwide release dates for the album:

Beneath The Surface release dates:

GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / NORWAY: Friday, January 25, 2013
UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, January 28, 2013
SPAIN / ITALY: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, February 1, 2013

USA / CANADA: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 **digital only, European CD/LP imports available through CM Distro**

Beneath The Surface track-listing:

Intro
The Alliance
From Outer Space
Waiting For A Sign
Beneath The Surface
Along The Rising Sun
Eden Lies in Ruins
Rain
Crescent Moon
We Came From The Gutter

ALPHA TIGER live

26.01.2013 — Dresden — Chemiefabrik (Germany)

01.02.2013 — Weinheim — Café Central (Germany)

02.02.2013 — Munich — Backstage (Germany)

23.02.2013 — Cologne — MTC (Germany)

12.07.-13.07.2013 — Bang Your Head Festival

01.08.-03.08.2013 — Wacken Open Air

ALPHA TIGER online:

http://www.facebook.com/AlphaTigerBand

http://www.alphatiger.de

NEUROSIS Prepares To Engage Brooklyn and Philadelphia Audiences Next Week

The next round of live performances from the mighty NEUROSIS draws near, as the outfit prepares to invade the Northeast for shows in Brooklyn and Philadelphia next week.

Next Saturday, January 19th NEUROSIS will return to the historic Masonic Temple in Brooklyn, the venue they nearly tore to the ground when they last played in New York with a pair of shows in early 2008 with openers Mastodon. On this trek the opening support for NEUROSIS will be provided by the scathing drum/guitar attack of ex-Khanate/Khlyst duo James Plotkin and Tim Wyskida on their new experimental venture in auditory torture.

The following day, Sunday January 20th, the quintet will devastate audiences in Philadelphia’s cavernous Union Transfer venue, marking the firstNEUROSIS performance to hit the city since late 2004! Opening support for this special show will come from the solo act of John Baizley of Baroness. This will mark one of the very first performances from Baizley since before the massive bus crash the band has been recovering from slowly since mid-August.

Opening support for NEUROSIS’ following live actions next month in Denver and Austin have also been confirmed, with Native Daughters and Jay Munly leading the festivities in Denver on February 16th, and the brutal billing of Eyehategod and Rwake kicking things off at the Austin show on the 17th. The band has also been confirmed for 2013’s installment of the massive Hellfest festival in Clisson, France. The gathering runs from June 21st through 23rd, and will see NEUROSIS sharing the stage with Kiss, ZZ Top, Down, Bad Religion, At The Gates, Kreator and hundreds more.

NEUROSIS treated spectators in their native hometown of Oakland to a free, invite-only concert on New Year’s Day, catching many longtime fans by surprise. View new live footage of the performance and more HERE.

NEUROSIS Honor Found In Decay Live Actions:

1/19/2013 Brooklyn Masonic Temple - Brooklyn, NY w/ James Plotkin/Tim Wyskida [info]

1/20/2013 Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA w/ John Baizley [info]

2/16/2013 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO w/ Native Daughters, Jay Munly [info]

2/17/2013 Emo’s East – Austin, TX w/ Eyehategod, Rwake [info]

6/21/2013 Hellfest – Clisson, France [info]

Following the CD and digital releases of the acclaimed Honor Found In Decay in late October, the deluxe 2xLP vinyl edition of NEUROSIS’ tenth studio album will be unleashed February 5th in North America, February 8th in Germany/Benelux/Finland and February 11th in the UK/World, via Relapse Records/Neurot Recordings. Packaged in a Stoughton tip-on gatefold jacket and accompanied by a 16-page LP-sized booklet, the audio was cut directly from the original studio master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, which will be available in five different colors: 2000 on black, 1000 on translucent smoke grey, 500 on translucent yellow, 500 on translucent orange, and 100 on clear, not available to the public.

Preorders can be placed via Neurot and Relapse now!

http://www.neurosis.com

http://www.facebook.com/officialneurosis

http://www.neurotrecordings.com

http://www.facebook.com/neurotrecordings

KINGCROW Releases Opening Track To Sensory Records Debut

Following Sensory Records’ recent signing announcement having brought Italian prog metal act KINGCROW into the label’s ranks, today the outfit release the first full single from their pending fifth studio full-length, In Crescendo.

The radiant opening track to the nearly hour-long In Crescendo, “Right Before” wastes no time in letting you know exactly what the members of KINGCROW are about with this newest creation. Immerse yourself in the anthem now via PureGrainAudio!

Sensory Records, a division of The Laser’s Edge, will release In Crescendo in North America on February 12th. Stay tuned for further updates as the new album nears release and as KINGCROW takes to the road in the New Year.

Having evolved from a mostly progressive metal direction, KINGCROW has increasingly expanded the scope of their sound to encompass elements of rock over recent years, nowadays culminating strong atmospheric components similar to Riverside, Porcupine Tree and Pink Floyd but also bearing a heavier, metallic semblance to Opeth and Dream Theater. In Crescendo was produced by the band’s own Diego and Thundra Cafolla at Sound Under Pressure in Rome, the massive album was then mixed by Giampiero Ulacco and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.

http://www.kingcrow.it

http://www.facebook.com/pinkishblackband

PINKISH BLACK completes work on upcoming full-length album; announces show with EYEHATEGOD

Fort Worth-based duo, PINKISH BLACK, has finished recording their upcoming album and Century Media debut, set tentatively for a spring release. Self-produced by PINKISH BLACK’s own Jon Teague and Daron Beck, this currently untitled full-length was recorded at The Echo Lab with Matt Barnhart handling engineer duties. Mastering will be done by James Plotkin.

To hear some new tracks from the record, fans can catch PINKISH BLACK live on March 7th in Denton, TX at NX35 where the duo will be direct support for EYEHATEGOD. Additional tour dates will also be announced soon, so stay tuned!

PINKISH BLACK is the continuation of THE GREAT TYRANT, a three-piece that released one LP following the passing of their bass player, Tommy Atkins. When Atkins died, Teague and Beck decided to change the band’s name and remain a two-piece, yet still retain TGT’s ground-breaking sound. With no stringed instruments, the duo now relies on aura and raw emotions to obtain their unique heaviness. Their resulting effort, PINKISH BLACK’s self-titled debut (Handmade Birds Records), features seven tracks of dark, haunting deathrock–and was named one of the best albums of 2012 by BrooklynVegan.com, Stereogum.com, Pitchfork.com, and countless others.

PINKISH BLACK live:

Jan. 20–The Boiled Owl–Ft Worth, TX
Jan. 26–Rubber Gloves–Denton, TX
Feb. 6–Club Dada–Dallas, TX
Feb. 22–Club Dada–Dallas, TX
Mar. 7–NX35–Denton, TX with EYEHATEGOD, SLEEP, SILVER APPLES
Mar. 17–Sand Bar–Dallas, TX

PINKISH BLACK lineup:
Jon Teague – Drums, Synth, Loops
Daron Beck – Vocals, Keyboard, Synth

PINKISH BLACK online:

WINTERHORDE: “Wreckage Ghost” Video Released

“Wreckage Ghost”, the new video of the Israeli extreme Metallers WINTERHORDE is released. “Wreckage Ghost” is the opening track off the band’s second studio album, “Underwatermoon” that was produced by V.Santura (OBSCURA, TRYPTIKON, PESTILENCE)and was released in Europe on 6^th of August, 2010, via Twilight Vertireb.

“Underwatermoon” tracklist:

1. The Shell

2. Wreckage Ghost

3. Underwatermoon

4. Hunting the Human

5. Execution

6. …and Flames wept to Heavens

7. The Curse of Gypsy

8. Delirium

9. Tenth Wave

10. Smoke Figures

11. The Martyr and Deliverance

12. Farewell

The video was directed, filmed and edited by famous Romanian artist Costin Chioreanu of Twilight13media, and Gina Sandulescu as technical assistant. The video was shot during December 2012 on the various locations in northern Israel and also features the model Maria Chernomordik.

“Wreckage Ghost” Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUQ2Vu7ApJU

WINTERHORDE have been recently working on their third full-length album.

In the beginning of 2012, the band’s record label Twilight Vertrieb closed down, leaving WINTERHORDE without a record deal. Nowadays, the band is looking for a proper record company to re-release the “Underwatermoon” album worldwide and for the release of the future band’s future production.

MEGASCAVENGER: Debut Album From Latest Rogga Johansson Act Bears All-Star Lineup

Full Album Streaming Now

After releasing his Songs Of Flesh (Part I) 7” EP in early 2012, inexhaustible Swedish maniac Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Ribspreader, Demiurg, The Grotesquery, Bone Gnawer, Revolting and so on…) strikes back with the debut album of his most recent project: MEGASCAVENGER.

Out now via Selfmadegod Records, Descent Of Yuggoth consists of nine Swedish-style death metal songs that will definitely appeal to all fans of Rogga’s music and Scandinavian metal in general. More than that, with MEGASCAVENGER Johansson spews out his death metal dreams by recruiting the talents of some legendary death metal figureheads including guest vocals by Dan Swano (Edge Of Sanity, Bloodbath), Marc Grewe (Morgoth, Insidious Disease), Jörgen Sandström (ex-Grave, Krux, Torture Division) and Paul Speckmann (Master, Death Strike, Abomination) as well as guest solos by Patrick Mameli (Pestilence), Jonas Lindblood (Puteraeon), Eric Daniels (ex-Asphyx, Soulburn).

Today, internationally-based metal webzine This Is Not A Scene is hosting a stream of Descent Of Yuggoth in its entirety. Go forth and blast all thirty-six minutes of this devastating album HERE.

Descent Of Yuggoth Track Listing:

1. Nihilisticon

2. Descent Of Yuggoth

3. Smokescreen Armageddon

4. Catapulted Through Aeons

5. Void Of Damnation

6. Funerals And Ceremonies

7. Death Obsessed

8. No Haven For The Sane

9. To Revel With Vermin

http://www.myspace.com/roggajohansson

http://www.selfmadegod.com

http://www.selfmadegod.bandcamp.com

http://www.facebook.com/selfmadegod

http://www.twitter.com/selfmadegodrec

01/10/13

CLAMFIGHT Shells Out Fresh Gig Info

New Live Footage Rolling

As Jersey riffsmiths CLAMFIGHT prepare for their second full-length I Versus The Glacier to be officially released in less than two weeks, today The Obelisk has posted a massive track-by-track breakdown of the new album in honor of the webzine’s label The Maple Forum having begun shipping preorders of the disc. Check out the action HERE.

CLAMFIGHT has also just shelled out info on a few new Spring live gigs. Next week the squad will drop a deuce of shows, hitting New London, Connecticut on Friday the 18th and Rochester, New York the next evening. But CLAMFIGHT is now confirmed to take part in the bruising, all-day second installment of the now annual Eye Of The Stoned Goat gathering, set to smoke-out New Castle, Deleware on February 9th alongside Iron Man, Pale Divine, Beelzefuzz, Wasted Theory and a slew of others. Late in March they’ll head down to Frederick, Maryland set to kick it live with Beelzefuzz, War Injun, Ichabod and Hollow Leg.

The band just posted some gnarly new live footage, viewable HERE, and if you missed it, can hear their track “Sandriders” streaming at Stereokiller.

Promos of I Versus The Glacier and interviews with CLAMFIGHT are available now via The Earsplit Compound. Get some!

CLAMFIGHT Live:

1/18/2013 El’ n’ Gee – New London, CT w/ When the Deadbolt Breaks, Blue Aside, Bedroom Rehab Corporation

1/19/2013 The Bug Jar – Rochester, NY w/ Pink Elephant, Babayaga, Muler, The Ginger Faye Bakers

2/09/2013 JB McGinnes – New Castle, DE @ Eye Of The Stoned Goat 2 w/ Iron Man, Pale Divine, more [info]

3/29/2013 Cafe 611 – Frederick, MD w/ Beelzefuzz, War Injun, Ichabod, Hollow Leg

http://clamfight.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/Clamfight

http://mapleforum.bigcartel.com

SAMOTHRACE Confirms American Winter Tour Routing

SAMOTHRACE has posted the confirmed routing for their upcoming Winter US tour, as the crew continue to support their acclaimed second LP,Reverence To Stone. The bedlam will unravel with a hometown show in Seattle on February 15th, then continues on a mangled, counter-clockwise loop through the Midwest, Gulf Coast, Southeast and up the East Coast on their way back westward, with eighteen cities confirmed to endure their slow motion turmoil during the venture. The majority of the dates will see SAMOTHRACE forging alongside Metal Blade doom trio Pilgrim.

The touring will continue this Spring, as SAMOTHRACE will advance onto European soil for the first time ever, the band confirmed to perform atHeavy Days in Doomtown, an international DIY doom/stoner/sludge festival in Ungdomshuset, Copenhagen, Denmark running from May 2nd through the 5th. At this year’s event they will rage the stage alongside Graves At Sea, Pagan Altar, Cough, Procession, Danava, Moss, Bell Witch, Dark Buddah Rising, Conan, Lecherous Gaze, labelmates Mournful Congregation and loads more. Following the fest the quartet will traverse the European continent on an additional two-week tour, with dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

SAMOTHRACE US Winter Tour:

2/15/2013 The Highline – Seattle, WA

2/16/2013 TBA – Portland, OR

2/17/2013 Rotture – Portland, OR

2/20/2013 Aqualung – Denver, CO

2/21/2013 The Conservatory – Oklahoma City, OK

2/22/2013 Rubber Gloves – Denton/Dallas, TX

2/23/2013 Red 7 – Austin, TX

2/24/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA w/ Pilgrim

2/25/2013 TBA – Birmingham, AL w/ Pilgrim

2/26/2013 529 – Atlanta, GA w/ Pilgrim

2/27/2013 Slim’s Downtown – Raleigh, NC w/ Pilgrim

2/28/2013 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA w/ Pilgrim

3/01/2013 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY w/ Pilgrim

3/02/2013 Beaumont Warehouse – Philadelphia, PA w/ Pilgrim

3/03/2013 Ottobar – Baltimore, MD w/ Pilgrim

3/04/2013 Howlers – Pittsburgh, PA w/ Pilgrim

3/05/2013 TBA – Cleveland, OH w/ Pilgrim

3/06/2013 The Ultra Lounge – Chicago, IL

Following a literal flood of media attention on their sophomore LP Reverence To Stone, released at the end of July via 20 Buck Spin, the album took the #35 spot in Decibel Magazine’s Top 40 Albums of 2012, in addition to reaping praise from Stereogum, Metalsucks, No Clean Singing and dozens of other outlets. The album is available on CD and LP, alongside their debut album Life’s Trade as well as band gear and more at theSAMOTHRACE merch store or direct from 20 Buck Spin.

Reverence To Stone is streaming in its entirety VIA PITCHFORK.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samothrace/67987779185

http://www.myspace.com/samothraceproject

http://www.20buckspin.com

http://www.facebook.com/20buckspin

http://twitter.com/20buckspinlabel

DEVOURMENT Vomits Forth Lyric Video

The Horde Confirms Brooklyn, Philly and Vegas Shows

Today Relapse Records delivers a brutal blow with the first full track from Conceived In Sewage, the pending fourth LP from gorestrewn death metal mongers, DEVOURMENT. The rabid new lyric video was cut-up for the album’s second track, “50 Ton War Machine,” the loving anthem boasting peaceful imagery, such as “Corpses burning, cities falling, the tide is turning, shadow consumes” and “rise, of the once forsaken, from the depths where souls are taken.”

Be prepared to read with speed indeed, and get gory with DEVOURMENT’s “50 Ton War Machine” HERE.

The Dallas-based DEVOURMENT horde has also sanctioned new live actions across the country to add some putridity to the Spring months. In March they’ll invade Brooklyn for a one-off with Internal Bleeding and Malignancy, on their way to Philadelphia to take part in The Philthadelphia Infest 2013 in Philly alongside Brutal Truth, Phobia, Master, Malignancy, Embalmer, Cannabis Corpse and more. In June DEVOURMENT will barrel their way into the Las Vegas Deathfest alongside Defeated Sanity, Regurgitation, Infernal Dominion, Embalmer and others.

DEVOURMENT Live Carnage:

3/15/2013 The Place Bar and Lounge – Brooklyn, NY w/ Internal Bleeding, Malignancy, more

3/16/2013 Gunners Run – Philadelphia, PA @ The Philly Infest w/ Brutal Truth, Phobia, Master, Malignancy, Embalmer, Cannabis Corpse, more

6/15/2013 The Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV @ Las Vegas Deathfest w/ Defeated Sanity, Regurgitation, Infernal Dominion, Embalmer

Captured at Mana Recordings in St. Petersburg, Florida with Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal, Morbid Angel), Conceived In Sewage proves to beDEVOURMENT’s most eviscerating release yet, gushing with over thirty-three minutes of the band’s hate-fueled brutality. The record will see release on February 19th in North America, February 22nd in Benelux, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Finland, and February 25 in the UK and rest of the world. Recently, several merch package preorder options and digital preorders were made available. The “50 Ton War Machine” single is also now available at iTunes.

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DARK TRANQUILLITY to release new album, ‘Construct,’ in May 2013

The guardians of the Gothenburg sound, DARK TRANQUILLITY, released their first album 20 years ago and are still one of the most exciting bands in melodic death metal. New and old fans will be happy to hear that they are ready to announce their 10th album.

The band comments: ”Greetings, Darklings! After having played over 200 shows in every corner of the world in support of the ‘We Are The Void’ album, it’s time to focus inwards and lock ourselves up in the studio. Months and months of hard songwriting work has paid off, and the recording sessions will start early this year. Further details will be announced in due time, but for now we can reveal that the album will be entitled ‘Construct’ and that we’re very excited to have Jens Bogren (PARADISE LOST, OPETH, KATATONIA) taking care of the mix. The release date is set for May 28 in North America.”

Fans can expect nothing but greatness with Construct, plus worldwide touring in support of the album in 2013 and beyond. The next chance to see DARK TRANQUILLITY live will be in Dubai, where the band has never played before. Some European summer festival appearances have also been announced, and the band is currently working on a US tour for this upcoming September. Stay tuned for more tour dates coming soon!

DARK TRANQUILLITY live:

12.04.2013 — Dubai Rock Fest — Dubai, United Arab Emirates

30.05.2013 — Beastival Festival — Geiselwind, Germany

28.06.2013 — Basinfire Festival — Spalene Porici, Czech Republic

DARK TRANQUILLITY online:

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ABORTED posts new lyric video for “Vermicular, Obscene, Obese” online; kicks off European tour next week

Goremasters ABORTED are heading out on tour with VADER this month, and fans can expect the band to play a ton of old and new classics! To celebrate this upcoming European tour, ABORTED has now launched a new lyric video for “Vermicular, Obscene, Obese” on Terrorizer.com (UK). ABORTED vocalist and leading force, Sven De Caluwe, explains the meaning of the track: “Eating carbs is bad mmmkay? So yeah we have this new lyric video up for ‘Vermicular, Obscene, Obese’…Which isn’t really about carbs, unless you count corpses as carbs, or grannies, or trannies, or something…It’s also absolutely not about mass consumerism and other social points of view since we are as brain dead as our music, so go check out the funky stuff from the funky bunch, and enjoy!”

Check out the new clip here:

ABORTED will be touring in support of their latest album, Global Flatline, which can be purchased on iTunes and CM Distro. See below for all upcoming tour dates.

ABORTED tour dates feat. VADER

17.01.2013 (GER) Berlin / K17
18.01.2013 (GER) Jena / F-Haus
19.01.2013 (GER) Essen / Turock
20.01.2013 (HOL) Groningen / Vera
21.01.3013 (GER) Hamburg / Markthalle
22.01.2013 (HOL) Helmond / Lakei
23.01.2013 (GER) Kassel / The Fiasko
24.01.2013 (BEL) Leffinge / Devil’s Corner
25.01.2013 (FR) Reims / La Cartonnerie
26.01.2013 (CH) Zurich / Alte Kaserne
27.01.2013 (ITA) Travagliato/Brescia / Circolo Colony
29.01.2013 (SLO) Ljubljana / Gala Hala
30.01.2013 (A )Vienna / Escape Metalcorner
31.01.2013 (GER) Ingolstadt / Eventhalle Wespark
01.02.2013 (CH) Lausanne / Les Docks
02.02.2013 (FR) Paris-Vaurel / Le Forum
03.02.2013 (UK) Plymouth / White Rabbit
04.02.2013 (UK) Bristol / The Fleece
05.02.2013 (UK) Glasgow / Ivory Blacks
06.02.2013 (IRE) Dublin / Button Factory
07.02.2013 (UK) Manchester / NQ Live
08.02.2013 (UK) London / Underworld
09.02.2013 (HOL) Rotterdam / Baroeg
10.02.2013 (HOL) Alkmaar / Victorie

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by the renowned Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, PESTILENCE, HATESPHERE) at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark, ABORTED’s recently released Global Flatline has received rave reviews from the press since it was unleashed upon North America last year. Read on for a few reviews of the album:

“Once again playing to their strengths, [ABORTED] blast, hack, slash, and vomit their way through 14 tracks of visceral deathgrind, sounding every bit as hungry as bands an eighth their age.” – OUTBURN MAGAZINE

“This is the deadliest ABORTED has sounded in years…The more you listen, the more you’ll hear, and the more you’ll appreciate this bloody good time of a death metal album.” – BLABBERMOUTH.net

ABORTED online:

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http://www.myspace.com/abortedmetal

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LEGION OF THE DAMNED: Thrash Metal Brutality

The Napalm Records line-up just got a little deadlier, and here’s the reason why: We are very proud to let you know that none other than the mighty LEGION OF THE DAMNED has joined our ranks! The Thrash Metal band has inked a worldwide record deal with Napalm Records and is more than ready to strike again! Max (CEO Napalm Records) comments:
“LEGION OF THE DAMNED is one of the most successful and promising Thrash Metal bands worldwide, and we feel very lucky to call them a member of our family. Rest assured that the new record will be a lethal onslaught, and the band will claim the Thrash Metal throne in 2013.”
LEGION OF THE DAMNED comments:
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce LEGION OF THE DAMNED has signed a deal with Napalm Records, a very important and exciting moment for LEGION OF THE DAMNED. It was certainly not an easy decision to leave our friends of Massacre Records who supported us since our first album. We always got along very well, and therefore we want to thank the crew of Massacre Records enormously for their big support! It’s time for LEGION OF THE DAMNED to move on and seek other challenges, we are very happy with the excitement Napalm Records has shown in our band and we can’t wait to release our new album under their wings!”

LEGION OF THE DAMNED Official Website

AUDREY HORNE: Album Preview

The Norwegian Rock giants AUDREY HORNE present their fans with an exclusive preview of their upcoming full-length “Youngblood”! Make sure to head over to our YOUTUBE Channel and let us know whether you love the new material as much as we do! “Youngblood” will hit the streets on February 1!

“YOUNGBLOOD” Preview

SUMMONING: Artwork Revealed

Since we cannot offer you a release date for SUMMONING’s latest album “Old Mornings Dawn” at the moment, would you settle for the beautiful cover artwork instead? Don’t you feel like getting drawn straight into this majestic scenery? If this gorgeous artwork is a sign of things to come, it sure looks like we’re in for a masterpiece!

SUMMONING Official Website

LEAVES’ EYES: “Melusine” Clip & New Album

LEAVES’ EYES are checking in with a new clip for “Melusine” featuring live footage from the best 2012 shows of the band including the spectacular Viking show @ Wacken Open Air 2012!

Also, the band reveals the title of the upcoming full length album – read the statement of the band below!
“Dear fans and friends,
Here’s the new videoclip for ‘Melusine’ featuring footage from our live shows, tours and festivals like Wacken Open Air in 2012! You can watch it by clicking on the link below.

To start the new year with some good news for you all, we are proud to announce that this year the new LEAVES’ EYES album will be released! The title of the album will be ‘Symphonies of the Night’.

We will keep all of you updated on news concerning the album in the upcoming months!

Enjoy watching video and share the news!”

“MELUSINE” Clip

UNBURIED: Virginia Mutilators Drop Sophomore Full-Length Via Selfmadegod

Murder 101, the second full-length from Virginia based mutilators, UNBURIED, is out this week via the blastmasters at Poland’s Selfmadegod Records.

Birthed from Hell in the year 1994 by Matt Pike-the main songwriter/lyricist for the band, the UNBURIED lineup is rounded out by Mark Riddick (Fetid Zombie, Macabra, Grave Wax) and Brian Forman (Fetid Zombie, Grave Wax). Hemorrhaging with eleven tracks the vile trio’s gore-filled, zombie apocalypse-ready death metal mayhem, including nine original tracks as well as covers of GG Allin’s “Witchburner” and Integrity’s “Abraxas Annihilation,” Murder 101 is indisputably the most potent UNBURIED output to date. The album’s cover art and layout was crafted by none other than Mark Riddick himself, so gore/grind fans should know what to expect.

Today, Stereokiller is hosting a full stream of this thunderous assault, so let it rip… CLICK THIS.

Murder 101 Track Listing:

1. Trapped in a Delusion

2. I’m Going to Fuckin’ Kill You

3. Stalked, Fucked, and Buried

4. Abraxas Annihilation

5. Homicidal Sex Rage

6. Reborn Unto Hades

7. Impulse To Kill

8. Heartless Corpse Defilement

9. Witchburner

10. The Kidnapper

11. Murder 101

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DYING FETUS to Premiere New Video Next Week!

(Screenshot from video)

Tour With Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and The Contortionist Kicks off January 26^th

Death Metal powerhouse DYING FETUS have completed work on a new video for the song “Second Skin”. The video will be exclusively premiered by Bloody Disgusting this coming Tuesday January 15^th. In the meantime, the band has released a trailer for the video, which can be viewed HERE.

DYING FETUS will be hitting the road in in January of 2013 alongside Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and The Contortionist as part of “The Divinity of Purpose Tour”. The tour will kick off January 26^th in Flint, MI and will wrap up February 17^th in Amityville, NY.

DYING FETUS released their latest album Reign Supreme in 2011 on Relapse Records. The album is streaming in its entirety on their Bandcamp Page.

Reign Supreme is available for purchase from the Relapse store HERE and digitally on iTunes.

For updates on DYING FETUS visit their Facebook page.

DYING FETUS with Hatebreed and Shadows Fall

1/26/13: Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop

1/27/13: Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s

1/28/13: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium

1/30/13: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

1/31/13: Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater

2/1/13: West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy

2/2/13: Chico, CA @ Senator Theater

2/3/13: Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory

2/5/13: Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

2/6/13: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion

2/7/13: Sauget, IL @ Pop’s

2/8/13: Lexington, KY @ Buster’s

2/9/13: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

2/11/13: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live

2/12/13: Jacksonville Beach, FL @ Freebird Live

2/13/13: Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan’s

2/14/13: West Springfield, VA @ Empire

2/15/13: Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock

2/16/13: Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater

2/17/13: Amityville, NY @ Revolution

Today, HELLS HEADBANGERS announces March 19th as the international release date for SATANIC THREAT’s In to Hell, on both CD and LP formats. Featuring current members of Nunslaughter and an ex-member of Midnight, SATANIC THREAT are everything their name implies: fast, blasphemous, hardcore-HELL-punk straight outta the wastelands of Ohio! Originally released in 2008, SATANIC THREAT’s lone In To Hell 7″ sold through its original pressing of 1000 copies in no time flat, and quickly became something of a mini-classic. The band’s cult grew despite no further releases, and SATANIC THREAT played only one live show ever, in September 2008 in their hometown of Cleveland. Now, HELLS HEADBANGERS collects SATANIC THREAT’s entire ouvre, both the 8-song In To Hell 7″ and their 8-song live set, onto one long-playing format. They’re not Christian…they’re just a SATANIC THREAT! Tracklisting and cover (also attached) are as follows:

Tracklisting for SATANIC THREAT’s In To Evil CD/LP

1. Guilty of Hating Christ
2. He’s on the Cross
3. Small God, Big Cross
4. Satanic Threat
5. I Ain’t Gotta Worship
6. Being Black
7. Cursing At The Cross
8. Don’t Follow Him
9. He’s On The Cross (live)
10. Small God, Big Cross (live)
11. Satanic Threat (live)
12. I Ain’t Gotta Worship (live)
13. Being Black (live)
14. Cursing At The Cross (live)
15. Don’t Follow Him (live)
16. Steppin’ Stone (live)

MORE INFO:

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“When you need metal, go to hell!”

01/09/13

Today, DENOUNCEMENT PYRE stream the entirety of their forthcoming Almighty Arcanum, set for international release on January 22nd through HELLS HEADBANGERS at Decibel magazine’s website. Set to be released on both CD and LP formats, the exclusive stream of DENOUNCEMENT PYRE’s Almighty Arcanum can be heard here: http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-denouncement-pyre-almighty-arcanum/

After 10 years of underground darkness, DENOUNCEMENT PYRE continue their ascent up the throne of Luciferian supremacy with Almighty Arcanum. The Aussie veterans’ second full-length after their lauded World Cremation debut (also released by HELLS HEADBANGERS), DENOUNCEMENT PYRE’s Almighty Arcanum is a veritable abyss of fiery, blackened death metal, but now sharper and more focused than ever. Total Darkness. Total Death. The unification of all that was, is, and will be: await Almighty Arcanum… Tracklisting and cover (also attached) are as follows:

Tracklisting for DENOUNCEMENT PYRE’s Almighty Arcanum

1) Intro: Breath of Tehom
2) An Extension of the Void
3) Almighty Arcanum
4) He Who Conquers All
5) The Deceiver
6) Drakon: All Is One
7) Circle of Serpents
8) Darkness Manifest
9) The Redeemer

Decibel is North America’s most tastemaking metal magazine around – and also the continent’s only monthly metal magazine. Read it as you await Almighty Arcanum!

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“When you need metal, go to hell!”

DEFEATED SANITY: Exclusive Track Premiere Hosted By Decibel Magazine

Today the fine metal miscreants at Decibel offer up an exclusive premiere of “Naraka” from German death metal moguls DEFEATED SANITY. The tune comes by way of the band’s forthcoming slab of iniquity – Passages Into Deformity. Scheduled for release on February 5, 2013 through Willowtip Records,Passages Into Deformity was recorded at Soundlodge Studios in Germany and includes guest vocal appearances by Frank Rini (Internal Bleeding), AJ Magana (ex-DEFEATED SANITY, Disgorge US), and Brian Forgue (Syphilic, Gutrot) as well as sound effects by Jon Engman (ex-Brodequin).

In an early review of the record, MetalRunsInMyVeins gushes: “…don’t be surprised if DEFEATED SANITY’s Passages Into Deformity is still reigning atop the brutal death metal crest,” while the The Metal Observer, in a 9/10 rating, commends the band for their “intensity and unbridled imagination,” likening the nine-track monster to “the very heaviest Vile and Cryptopsy have had to offer.”

Says bassist Jacob Schmidt of “Naraka;” “Here we have the first mid-tempo-only song we’ve written in years! It’s probably the slowest and grooviest onPassages. Enjoy!”

Hear what all the commotion is about, courtesy of Decibel Magazine, at THIS LOCATION.

And if you missed it the first time, be sure to check out the sonic sickness of “Verblendung” HERE.

The follow-up to 2010’s critically hailed Chapters of Repugnance will be paired with a bonus DVD featuring making-of clips, interviews and sick performance videos. Preorders come with a free Passages Into Deformity embroidered patch. For more info point your browser HERE.

Additionally, DEFEATED SANITY will take their face-raping brutality to Russia and Belarus this Spring in support of Passages Into Deformity. See confirmed dates below.

DEFEATED SANITY Passages Into Deformity Tour 2013:
4/12/2013 Fatality Fest 5 – St. Petersburg, RU
4/12/2013 Sick Fest 11 – Arkhangelsk, RU
4/14/2013 Not Quiet Extreme Fest 2 – Syktyvkar, RU
4/15/2013 Grim Sound Fest – Izhevsk, RU
4/17/2013 Ural Death Fest 2 – Ekaterinburg, RU
4/20/2013 Extreme Condition Fest – UFA, RU
4/24/2013 Day Of Dust Fest – Minsk, BY

“DEFEATED SANITY…amplifies any presuppositions one might have of Hell and turn it ten-fold.” – Sputnik Music

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UPON WINGS to Release Afterlife EP

Featuring Brett Hestla (Ex-Creed, Dark New Day)

New Song Available for Streaming!

UPON WINGS is proud to announce the release of their new EP, Afterlife, featuring guest vocals and production from Brett Hestla (Ex-Creed, Dark New Day). Afterlife is scheduled for a March 5^th release on Sword of the Spirit Records LLC.

The EP’s debut single and title track is set to hit alternative and rock radio and digital outlets on Jan. 15, but you can hear it first today courtesy of Noisecreep. Head HERE to check out an exclusive stream of the title track “Afterlife”.

Rock and metal fans will recognize plenty of names on “Afterlife.” Kid Rock recording engineer and Grammy-nominated mixing engineer Glenn Brown mastered the single, while Brett Hestla (ex-Creed, Dark New Day) provided guest vocals and production talents. More metal assistance for the upcoming EP came from producer and guitarist Kevin Jardine, best known as the guitarist of Canadian nu metal giants Slaves on Dope, formerly on Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s Divine Recordings label. Drummer Peter Tzaferis also contributed to the EP.

Recording sessions for “Afterlife” took place at Johnny K’s legendary Groovemaster Studios in Chicago, where Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Staind and countless other heavy music-makers have laid down tracks.

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KLAUS SCHULZE New Album Shadowlands

Delayed Until March 2013 in North America

Due to unforeseeable health issues and the resulting delays in production, we have to postpone the release of the upcoming album Shadowlands by KLAUS SCHULZE for one month.

The new release dates of Shadowlands are as follows:

Germany: Feb 22nd, 2013

Europe: Feb. 25th, 2013

USA: March 26th, 2013

“Keep driving down the forest track,” KLAUS SCHULZE directs me, “until you think you’ve come to the end. From there it’s another three kilometres.” In second gear there’s just enough time to listen to half a track from the new album by this seminal artist. Schulze is standing waving in front of his house somewhere in the heathland forests of Lower Saxony. So this is where it’s conceived, that electronic music that has made Berlin-born Schulze an iconic musician since he founded Ash Ra Tempel some 40 years ago, developing his own art form as a communicative hermit after his stint behind the drum kit of Tangerine Dream.

Not even Schulze himself knows the exact number of albums recorded and released by him, it must be somewhere between 200 and 500, some of them sounding almost like identical twins, others not even seeming to belong to the same family. Schulze is the only musician from the legendary Krautrock era to have preserved his absolute freedom in terms of formats. His new opus Shadowlands consists of three tracks with a total playing time of 75 minutes on the first CD. “And on the bonus CD,” says Schulze, “there are two tracks, one of them 55 minutes long and the other one 20 minutes or so.” He simply doesn’t know how to keep it short, the 65-year-old laughs. And he doesn’t want to, either. Because he simply can’t think of a good reason for doing so. And that’s all there is to it.

Perhaps this is why his sonic sculptures, which are usually created by Schulze alone and only very rarely with the support of a few select co-musicians, hold so much fascination for their listeners. Schulze was a pioneer on the Moog, and when he looked at the millions of revellers at the Berlin Love Parade some 15 years ago, one of the organisers told him: “All of this is your fault!” He refused to be monopolised, preferring to settle down behind his custom-made electronica in his crimson-carpeted studio, developing new sounds which seemed like the first contact between Planet Earth and outer space.

“Sure, there are sonic aesthetics which have developed over years,” agrees Schulze. “In the beginning, I twiddled the knobs and didn’t really know what was about to happen, but after a while everything fell into place.” He points out that there are few musicians to have recorded whole albums using a Moog. “Usually there’s also an organ or a guitar or something else, but not on my albums. Those sequencer things with filter modulation are pretty typical for me. Sometimes I wonder why others don’t do this kind of thing, but I enjoy doing it to this day. It’s become a stylistic device for me.”

And he has a few of those up his sleeve: your average Massive Attack fan would be more than happy to move on the dancefloor to the sound of “Weird Caravan” from Schulze’s 1980 album “Dig It”. 1996 saw the arrival of “Are You Sequenced?”, a Schulze album which would go down well at a techno club at five in the morning. And Shadowlands fits in everywhere. KLAUS SCHULZE is pretty relaxed when it comes to his own status or that of his music: “Trends and fashions come and go,” he comments, smiling. “Disco was one of them; techno was another, slightly more significant one. It enhanced the status of electronic music, which used to be considered a musical direction for highly specialised music fans.” However, he does consider techno to be more superficial than “what we did years ago, but that’s normal: if you make music for the masses, you’re bound to become superficial. The more specific you are, away from the common denominator, the more you remain an outsider.” In his case, the playing time of his songs is enough to set him apart. “Who would air 45-minute tracks on the radio? There are only a few aficionados left for whom the origins of electronic music date back to me, Tangerine Dream and Kraftwerk, in other words to the Seventies,” but the majority of young music fans don’t realise this. “They simply don’t know – and they don’t have to know. If they happen to hear it, they’re meant to enjoy it and not start researching.”

Shadowlands features, probably for the umpteenth time, a slightly different Klaus Schulze. One of the reasons for this is the fact that violinist Thomas Kagermann accompanied him for the second time since “Contemporary Works” (2000). Is he aware of the image which surrounds him and his music? “No, I really have no idea, I steer clear of such considerations,” Schulze parries. “Martin Gore of Depeche Mode told me not so long ago that I am a hero for him; with me, that kind of thing goes in one ear and out the other.” He doesn’t like to be referred to as a pioneer of electronic music “because that always brings to mind some kind of Boy Scout camp. I made my music back then because I enjoyed it, not because I wanted to do something that nobody had done before. I simply embarked on a search, the outcome of which has never been clear to me and hasn’t become any clearer to this day.” That sounds like there could be a whole lot more albums by KLAUS SCHULZE in the pipeline. In other words – it sounds good.

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INTRONAUT Reveals Artwork for Upcoming Single, “Milk Leg”;

Band to Embark on North American tour with MESHUGGAH

January 9, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) – Post-metal prog group INTRONAUT has revealed the artwork for “Milk Leg,” the first single off their highly anticipated new album, HABITUAL LEVITATIONS. The “Milk Leg” cover was designed by Randy Ortiz of Damn the Design, and the single will be available on all digital platforms on February 5, 2013. A single sided, etched 7″ vinyl of the single will follow, release date TBA.

Leading up to the release of HABITUAL LEVITATIONS on March 19, 2013, INTRONAUT will be on the road with MESHUGGAH and ANIMALS AS LEADERS, following a small run of headlining dates. A full list of tour dates can be seen below.

While fans eagerly await the first single and tour kick off, a taste of what’s to come can be heard on the following rehearsal video, where the band is practicing a new song that will appear on HABITUAL LEVITATIONS: http://youtu.be/WJwKs3EBeAY

Headlining Dates:

02/03/13 – Tempe, AZ @ Rocky Point

02/04/13 – Santa Fe, NM @ Sol

02/06/13 – Austin, TX @ Red 7

02/07/13 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s

02/09/13 – Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar

02/10/13 – Tallahassee, FL @ Rehab

Dates with Meshuggah, Animals As Leaders:

02/11/13 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theatre

02/12/13 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage / Earthlink Live

02/13/13 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte

02/14/13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts

02/15/13 – New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom

02/16/13 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

02/17/13 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues

02/19/13 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ Sound Academy

02/20/13 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

02/21/13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

02/22/13 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues

02/23/13 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s

02/24/13 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights

02/26/13 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada @ Union Hall

02/27/13 – Calgary, Alberta, Canada @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom

03/01/13 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

03/02/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern Theater

03/03/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

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KATATONIA TO SUPPORT OPETH ON “NORTH AMERICAN HERITAGE TOUR 2013″

Sweden’s elite team up for 30+ city tour beginning in April

SWEDEN – Sweden’s ultimate dark rock/metal band, Katatonia, has announced an extensive North American tour with headliner and fellow Swedish elite, Opeth. The upcoming run, “North American Heritage Tour 2013,” will conquer over 30 cities this spring beginning April 18 in Buffalo, N.Y.

Commented guitarist, Anders Nyström, ”Back in the U.S.A…That’s right Springsteen! We’re looking at round #2 as special guests to our brothers in Opeth on their last North American leg of the Heritage World Tour. This time we’ll mainly cover off-territories, so regardless if you caught or missed us last time, consider this a second chance to attend the dead ends of North America with one of the best bills there’ll ever be!”

The tour will make two special stops, the first in Worcester, Mass. on April 20 where the band returns to play the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, then in Clifton Park, N.Y. on April 28 where acclaimed Porcupine Tree front-man Steven Wilson will join for the night. A full list of confirmed dates can be seen below.

Katatonia last toured North America in September 2012 as part of the co-headlining “Epic Kings & Idols Tour” with The Devin Townsend Project.

Dead End Kings, Katatonia’s ninth studio album and the follow-up to 2009′s critically acclaimed, Night is the New Day, hit stores on August 28, 2012 via Peaceville Records.

The record debuted at #4 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, #138 on the Billboard Top 200 and #10 on Hard Rock, topping Night is the New Day first week sales in the U.S. and making it Katatonia’s most successful U.S. debut in its 20-year career.

Dead End Kings can be purchased online in a multitude of formats and bundle packages via Omerch at: http://omerch.theomegaorder.com/Artists_Omerch/Katatonia or on iTunes at:http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dead-end-kings/id552372052 (Standard Edition) andhttp://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dead-end-kings-deluxe-edition/id552508307 (Deluxe Edition).

Stay tuned to the Dead End Kings mini-site: http://www.deadendkings.com for more information on Katatonia, Dead End Kings and “North American Heritage Tour 2013.”

Katatonia on tour w/ Opeth…

4/18 – Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom

4/20 – Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Fest
4/21 – Quebec City, QC @ Capitole
4/23 – Halifax, NS @ Halifax Forum
4/24 – Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
4/26 – Guelph, ON @ Guelph Concert Theatre
4/27 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
4/28 – Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall *w/ Steven Wilson
4/29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
4/30 – Norfolk, VA @ NorVa Theatre
5/02 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
5/03 – St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
5/04 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
5/05 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
5/06 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
5/08 – Lexington, KY @ Buster’s Billiards & Backroom
5/09 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
5/10 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
5/11 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s
5/12 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
5/14 – Fargo, ND @ The Venue
5/15 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
5/16 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s
5/17 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
5/18 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
5/20 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
5/21 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
5/23 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre

5/24 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
5/25 – Agoura Hills, CA @ The Canyon Club
5/26 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst

Katatonia is…

Jonas Renske – vocals

Anders Nyström – guitar, backing vocals

Daniel Liljekvist – drums

Per Eriksson – guitar

Niklas Sandin – bass

Katatonia online…

www.katatonia.com

www.deadendkings.com

www.myspace.com/katatonia

www.peaceville.com

www.omerch.com

www.northernmusic.co.uk

NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL To Celebrate 15th Anniversary

2013 Installment Of Iconic Fest Confirmed

MassConcerts proudly presents the first details for NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL 2013, today confirming the dates and preliminary list of bands for this year’s occurrence of the long-running annual event.

For the 2013 installment, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL will once again overthrow the historic venue, The Palladium, in Worcester, Massachusetts, this year marking the 15th anniversary of the iconic weekend-long gathering! The festivities will commence with a pre-party on April 18th, 2013 and the three official days of the fest following on the 19th, 20th, and 21st.

Commented the festival’s founder Scott Lee of MassConcerts: “I am excited with how far we have come and am ecstatic for this to be on our 15th year! It has been a long, interesting journey. We always try to make it a memorable event and we really hope you all enjoy the festival this year.”

With more than forty acts from all realms of the extreme music world already set to storm the two stages of NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL XV – and with many more to be announced in the coming weeks — the confirmed headliners for the event will include Hatebreed, Opeth andSuicidal Tendencies, as well as legendary thrash titans Anthrax performing their Among The Living album in its entirety, as part of their headlining spot on the Metal Alliance Tour.

View the full list of bands set to confirm this year below. Tickets for the event will go on sale next Wednesday, January 16th.

NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL XV:

Anthrax

Hatebreed

Opeth

Suicidal Tendencies

After The Burial

Alpha & Omega

Antagonist AD

Ark Of The Covenant

Black Breath

Born Of Osiris

The Contortionist

Dead By Wednesday

Death Before Dishonor

Ensiferum

Erra

Exodus

Expire

Fit For An Autopsy

Heidevolk

Hellsot

Holy Grail

I Declare War

Incendiary

Katatonia

Legion

The Mongoloids

Mother Of Mercy

Municipal Waste

No Mercy

Power Trip

Rude Awakening

Saving Grace

Shadows Fall

Suburban Scum

Those Who Fear

Trap Them

Trollfest

Twitching Tongues

Tyr

Within The Ruins

Xibalba

Since 1999, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL has showcased a vast array of metal and hardcore acts across two stages, while also providing merchandising and promotional areas for record labels and other vendors, at Worcester, Massachusetts’ massive venue The Palladium.

Stay tuned for a torrent of continuous updates and coverage opportunities for the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL are made available via Earsplit PR, an official sponsor of this year’s event.

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Swedish Rockers MUSTACH to Release Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven

February 26^th on Metalville Records

It’s quite impressive what MUSTACH has achieved: seven albums, a huge hit with “Double Nature”, sold-out tours of Scandinavia, opening- and headline tours with Motörhead, Gluecifer and cult-band Rose Tattoo in Europe as well as three Swedish Grammy Nominations and a Grammy Award for “Metal Album of the Year” in 2008.

After all this, the band reached a turning point. It would be full speed ahead focusing on the band or nothing at all. No half-hearted solutions, no compromises. All or nothing!

“That’s the way I work as a person, Ralf Gyllenhammar (guitarist/vocalist) explains over a cup of coffee a Tuesday morning in Stockholm. Drunk or sober, angry or happy, all or nothing, there are no in-betweens in my world.”

This time Ralf Gyllenhammar sat firmly in the producer´s chair, Martin Westerstrand did the artwork and Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein, Paradise Lost, Within Temptation) mixed the tracks.

Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven already has gold achieved gold status in Sweden. With the new drummer, Jejo Perkovid, MUSTACH bring their straight forward Heavy Rock to the rest of the world! In addition the 2011 10th anniversary album The New Sound of the True Best is released by Metalville Records at the same time

MUSTACH Lineup:

Ralf Gyllenhammar – Vocals and Rhythm Guitar

David Johannesson – Lead Guitar

Stam Johansson – Bass Guitar

Jejo Perkovid – Drums

Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven Tracklisting:

1. Speed Metal

2. The Challenger

3. It’s Never Too Late

4. Cold Heart Mother Son

5. Morning Star

6. Dead Again

7. Your Father Must be Proud of You

8. Destroyed by Destruction

9. I Don’t Hate You

10. Northern Link

For More Info Visit:

http://www.mustasch.net/

http://www.metalville.de/

01/08/13

RECOVERY COUNCIL Launches CD “Into Space” With Release Show

New Album Plan-Do-Check-Act Due Out January 15^th on Dot Ultra Records

“…Thought-provoking yet raucous”

-Sea of Tranquility

All systems go for New Jersey-based heavy rock trio RECOVERY COUNCIL as they prepare for the release of their third studio album, Plan-Do-Check-Act, January 15^th on Dot Ultra Records. The band has confirmed a special CD Release Show on January 25^th at the RVCC Planetarium in Branchburg, NJ, where they will play the album in its entirety to a laser show under a dome of night sky.

Their mission was to find a venue that would support the geek caché befitting of an album entitled Plan-Do-Check-Act. Frontwoman Rebeca Qualls explains: “We wanted to celebrate the release with a bit of sparkle, but in a way that also reflected on our nature as a band. I thought the planetarium would be perfect because it exhibits a type of scientific creativity that everyone can appreciate. Putting on a laser light show along with live music makes for an audiovisual experience like no other, and it quite possibly may be as close as we’ll get to a concert in space!”

The first single from Plan-Do-Check-Act entitled “Recourse” is available for streaming HERE, courtesy of Noisecreep.

RECOVERY COUNCIL is Qualls on guitar and vocals, along with New Jersey native Jeff Trenholm on drums and Dominican Republic-born Isidro Santos on bass. Since becoming a band in 2011, their collective influences across the spectrum of post-punk, metal, progressive, and grunge genres have lent themselves to their rhythm-driven, melodic style.Plan-Do-Check-Act captures a moment in time where the three musicians’ unique styles and backgrounds perfectly intersect as a cohesive whole.

RECOVERY COUNCIL will be hitting the road throughout the winter showcasing music from Plan-Do-Check-Act. A current listing of shows can be found below.

RECOVERY COUNCIL Live:

1/17: Levittown, PA @ Roadhouse Inn

1/25: Branchburg, NJ CD Release Show @ RVCC Planetarium

2/2: Allentown, PA @ Jimmy’s Place

2/7: Philadelphia, PA @ JR’s Bar

2/16: New York, NY @ Desmond’s Tavern

3/1: New London, CT @ El N Gee

3/2: Haverhill, MA @ RG’s Pub

3/24: Gloucester City, NJ @ ICAC Club

For More Info Visit:

http://www.recoverycouncilmusic.com/

http://www.facebook.com/recoverycouncil

MY SOLILOQUY: UK Prog Band Streams Track From New Opus Via MetalInsider

As The Interpreter, the debut studio full-length from UK progressive metal sensation MY SOLILOQUY nears North American release on January 29th via Sensory Records, today fans can hear the first single to be released from the dazzling opus. The fifth track from The Interpreter, “Fractured,” is a more than five minute anthem showcasing the extravagant and commanding style of symphonic metal this act delivers.

Stream “Fractured” and check out more on MY SOLILOQUY via metal industry and news portal Metal Insider, RIGHT HERE.

Formed by multi-instrumentalist Pete Morten, of British prog metal legends Threshold, the essence of MY SOLILOQUY is pure forward thinking metal – symphonic keyboards, shredding guitar leads, soaring vocals – all finely woven together through a blend of intricacy and melody into a powerful force. Following a pair of demos and an EP release, Sensory is proud to finally unleash the newly-completed first full-length from this act. With nearly all instrumentation on the recording executed solely by Pete Morten, minus the drumming, The Interpreter flows with over fifty minutes of grand musicianship, expertly mixed and mastered by Rob Aubrey, a mainstay of Marillion’s camp for many years.

Interviews with Pete Morten and review copies of The Interpreter are available now upon request.

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https://twitter.com/MySoliloquyUK

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Los Angeles Folk Rockers YARD OF BLONDES to Release New EP ‘Murderology’ on March 26, 2013 via High Desert Lo-Fi Records / HK CorpNew Los Angeles and Hollywood Area Tour Dates Announced

Voted “BAND OF THE MONTH” in Deli Magazine’s August 2012 Issue

Los Angeles, CA-based folk rock group YARD OF BLONDES is pleased to announce the upcoming release of their new EP,Murderology, via High Desert Lo-Fi Records and MTV award-winning and Grammy-nominated art agency HK Corp. The theme ofMurderology is love and death; the EP is essentially a collection of meticulously crafted songs inspired by “murder ballads” of the 19^thcentury. YARD OF BLONDES recorded the EP with Julian at Firewater Studios (Korn, Spliknot, Unkle) with the full support of its owner, Billy Graziadei of Biohazard.

YARD OF BLONDES boasts influences beyond folk music by incorporating stoner rock, pop-rock and indie bits in their music, as well. The band is already well known on the west coast, having performed at more than 100 shows with other great bands such as Hermane Düneor Alain Johannes (Queens of the Stone Age), and they have been growing as a full live band on the stages of L.A. clubs such as The Bootleg Theater, El Cid, The Viper Room, TAIX, Skinny’s Lounge, Hemingway, the Whisky A Go-Go and more.

YARD OF BLONDES will add to their touring resume this winter with several California tour dates in January and February, kicking off on January 14^th at the Viper Room. See below for a full listing:

Murderology pre tour:

1/14 – Hollywood, CA @ Viper Room

1/18 – Hollywood, CA @ Taix (Acoustic Show w/ Craig Elkins)

1/31 – Los Angeles, CA @ Down & Out (w/ Saints and Sinners)

2/15 – North Hollywood, CA @ Skinny’s Lounge

2/19 – Hollywood, CA @ Hemmingway

In 2010, Vincent W. Jacob, a French songwriter and author met Fanny Hill, another French musician in Los Angeles. They were both looking for something new on the other side of the world. They started YARD OF BLONDES together and soon took the desert roads to confront themselves to their rock, folk and stoner influences. In addition to Vincent on vocals / guitars and Fanny on vocals / piano / organ, the two are joined by Dean Chamberlain on bass guitar, Will Schlich on guitars, and Ben Lecourt on drums.

For more information on YARD OF BLONDES, please visit these websites:

www.yardofblondes.com

www.twitter.com/yardofblondes

CLUTCH Unleash Title Track From Earth Rocker on Brooklyn Vegan

European Tour Starts January 22^nd

Before heading to Europe to kick of the first leg of the Earth Rocker world tour, CLUTCHis giving fans a chance to hear the title track and first single from their new album. The band has teamed up with Brooklyn Vegan for an exclusive world premiere of “Earth Rocker”. Brooklyn Vegan is a tastemaker blog highlighting indie rock and metal that’s expanded far outside of its NYC beginnings. Get a first listen of the track and check out an interview with guitarist Tim Sult HERE.

With a little bit more than three months left before the release of CLUTCH‘s highly anticipated new studio effort Earth Rocker, the band has announced the initial dates for the first leg of the North American Earth Rocker world tour. The dates kick off March 8^th in Cincinnati, OH and are currently slated to run through March 24^th in Anaheim, CA. Support on these dates will be provided by Orange Goblin, Lionize and Kyng. Tickets are on sale now! Look for more dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

CLUTCH recently unveiled the artwork for Earth Rocker. The artwas created by Nick Lakiotes, long time CLUTCHart director, who has worked on previous efforts including: Robot Hive/Exodus and Strange Cousins From the West. Fans can keep up on the progress of Earth Rocker by visiting the new website www.earthrocker.com. The website is a hub dedicated to all things Earth Rocker. Fans can expect to see frequent updates including photos, videos from the studio, song title announcements and samples of new songs.

In addition to the new website CLUTCH has joined the world of twitter. Follow CLUTCHon Twitter @ClutchOfficial.

Earth Rocker European Tour

1/21: Press Day in London, UK

1/22: London, UK @ Koko – SOLD OUT!

1/23: Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg - Tickets

1/24: Press Day in Paris, FR

1/25: Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie – SOLD OUT!

1/26: Stuttgart, GER @ Universum - SOLD OUT!

1/27: Munchen, GER @ Backstage Club - SOLD OUT!

1/28: Press Day in Berlin, GER

1/29: Berlin, GER @ Lido - SOLD OUT!

1/30: Press Day in Cologne, GER

1/31: Cologne, GER @ Luxor - Tickets

2/1: Brussels, BE @ VK - Tickets

2/2: Hamburg, GER @ Logo – SOLD OUT!

2/3: Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio - Tickets

2/4: Press Day in Oslo, NO

2/5: Oslo, NO @ Parkteateret - SOLD OUT!

2/6: Press Day in Stockholm, SWE

2/7: Stockholm, SWE @ Tyrol - Tickets

Earth Rocker North American Tour

3/8: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s - Tickets

3/9: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works - Tickets

3/10: Sauget, IL @ Pop’s - Tickets

3/11: Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom - Tickets

3/12: Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom - Tickets

3/14: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom - Tickets

3/18: Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep - Tickets

3/19: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot - Tickets

3/21: Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues - Tickets

3/22: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee - Tickets

3/23: Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Café Las Vegas Strip - Tickets

3/24: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues - Tickets

Follow CLUTCH on Twitter @ClutchOfficial

Like CLUTCH on Facebook

For More Info Visit:

http://www.earthrocker.com

http://www.pro-rock.com

http://weathermakermusic.com/

http://www.clutchmerch.com

TERMINATE: Illinois Death Outfit Drops Track From Selfmadegod-Bound Debut

Having recently signed with Poland’s grind/metal purveyors Selfmadegod Records, Illinois-based death metal horde TERMINATE has completed the recording of its debut album and today lash out at the public with the first dose of brutality harnessed in the studio.

Now locked down for release on February 18th, Ascending To Red Heavens was recorded in September at The Basement by Tim Pearson, and mixed/mastered Tim Pearson at Do or Die Studio, viciously capturing nine tracks of TERMINATE’s fatal death metal attack. The cover illustration was completed by Raul Gonzalez (Master, Morbus Chron, etc.) and is viewable along with a stream of the album’s fourth song, “Rotten Dead Mass,” via theSelfmadegod Bandcamp page.

Consisting of veterans of the Chicago metal scene as well as the New York metal scene, the band has quickly made a name for itself, catching the attention of not only within their home city of Chicago, but also a core of underground fans across the world. Taking influences from death metal stalwarts Bolt Thrower and Autopsy, while maintaining a melodic sensibility akin to Swedish greats Dismember and Entombed is what defines the TERMINATEsound.

Stay tuned for live updates and more TERMINATE announcements over the coming months.

Ascending To Red Heavens Track Listing:

1. Answered in Lead

2. Demonic Instinct

3. Numb

4. Rotten Dead Mass

5. The Savage Silence

6. Chainsaw Omega

7. Ascending to Red Heavens

8. Blind Leading the Blind

9. Iron Supremacy

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http://www.selfmadegod.com

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New PHILIP ANSELMO / WARBEAST Split EP, ‘War of the Gargantuas’, Hits Stores Today!

DOWN and WARBEAST Kick Off “The Weed & Speed Tour: West Coast Throwdown in the Year of XIII” this Friday, January 11^th!

WARBEAST Set to Release New Full Length Album ‘Destroy’ in Early 2013

Heavy metal legend PHILIP ANSELMO and Texas thrashers WARBEAST are pleased to announce today’s release of their new split album, entitled War of the Gargantuas. The split, released via Housecore Records, includes two songs from each artist. This album serves as the first release of any solo work by PHILIP ANSELMO during the span of his nearly 30-year legacy. Also, the two WARBEAST tracks on the split feature former bassist Alan Bovee before his amicable departure from the band. Since then, Dre Karst has joined on bass.

See what the press is saying about War of the Gargantuas:

“Veterans of the scene, WARBEAST don’t simply rely on the ’80s template. Rather, they blow it up and rebuild it into an even more vicious and vital monster… This is everything ANSELMO fans and metal fans have been hoping for and so much more. As with all of his projects, you’ve got to hear it to believe it.” – ArtistDirect.com, 5/5 Stars

“The combination of PHILIP ANSELMO and WARBEAST make War Of The Gargantuas a vicious, brutal onslaught of metal that creates the ultimate teaser for both bands.”- Bloody-Disgusting.com

“…ANSELMO’s solo contributions to an upcoming split with WARBEAST, War of the Gargantuas, so delight me: they sound just, like, completely fucking fucknuts… It sounds as though ANSELMO is about to release the aural equivalent of a broken glass bath.” –MetalSucks.net

“…absolutely killer.” – MetalInjection.net

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In addition to this week’s release of War of the Gargantuas, DOWN and WARBEAST will head out on “The Weed & Speed Tour: West Coast Throwdown in the Year of XIII” this Friday, January 11^th, starting in Houston, TX at Warehouse Live. The tour will make its way through several states, coming to a close on February 1^st in Chattanooga, TN at Track 29.

The entire upcoming tour is dedicated to the memory of the late Mike Scaccia. To donate to the Mike Scaccia Family Fundraiser, head here and follow the link: http://www.warbeast.org/?p=156

DOWN and WARBEAST 2013 U.S. Tour Dates:

1/11 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live – Ballroom

1/12 – San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live

1/14 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee

1/15 – Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club

1/16 – West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club

1/18 – Anaheim, CA @ City National Grove of Anaheim

1/19 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

1/20 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom

1/22 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market

1/23 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

1/24 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Concert House

1/26 – Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall

1/28 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

1/29 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

1/30 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

2/1 – Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29

WARBEAST also recently announced the upcoming release of their second full-length album, Destroy. The album is scheduled to be released early this year via Housecore Records and is currently in the mastering stages. Stay tuned for more information on Destroy coming very soon.

STARKILL to release new album, ‘Fires of Life,’ on March 5th; artwork and track-listing posted online

Century Media’s latest signing, Chicagoland-based, melodic death metal band STARKILL, will release their debut album, Fires of Life, on March 4th in Europe and March 5th in North America. The album will feature the 10 tracks listed below. The album artwork was done by renowned metal artist, Joshua Belanger, in which he properly portrayed the epic musical styling of the band. You can check out the track “Sword, Spear, Blood, Fire” here.

STARKILL Fires of Life official track-listing

1. Whispers of Heresy

2. Fires of Life

3. Sword, Spear, Blood, Fire

4. Below the Darkest Depths

5. Immortal Hunt

6. New Infernal Rebirth

7. Strength in the Shadow

8. This is Battle; This is Our Day

9. Withdrawn From All Humanity

10. Wash Away the Blood With Rain

STARKILL was formed at the tail end of 2008 by Parker Jameson, Spencer Weidner and Charlie Federici. The band makes no qualms about wearing their influences on their sleeves. They combine what they love–melodic death metal, shredding guitars, blasting drum beats and the epic sounds of modern film scores–and make some of the most promising metal music heard this side of the Atlantic in years.

STARKILL line-up

Parker Jameson: Lead guitar, vocals, keyboards and orchestral programming

Spencer Weidner: Drums

Charlie Federici: Guitar

Mike Buetsch: Bass

STARKILL online:

www.facebook.com/StarkillOfficial

GOLD: Dutch Contemporary Rock Revelation Deliver Video For Debut LP’s Key Track

Following a triumphant unfurling via German cult label Ván Records in December, The Netherlands’ heavy rock act GOLD today proudly unveils the official video for “Antebellum”, the key track for their debut album, Interbellum. Written and directed by Bastiaan Bosma with producer Natasa Heydra, “Antebellum” is an incredibly vibrant track that perfectly lays the groundwork for the rest of GOLD’s radiant album through a very unique and colorful artistic video interpretation.

Stated GOLD in a collective statement on the creation and inception of the video: “To us, ‘Antebellum’ is the key song of our debut album. Musically it serves as the blue print of our sound, combining a variety of influences into a fresh and contemporary new entity. Lyrically it takes the metaphor of the calm before the storm to describe a feeling of being out of place in a world that is on the verge of collapsing. Therefore it was a must for us that this would be the first official video of the album. Writer and director Bastiaan Bosma created a video that fits the song perfectly. He approached the theme from his own twisted point of view and created a story about lust and control larded with a tad of sex and a shade of horror.”

View the spectacle that is “Antebellum” with the new video RIGHT HERE.

The entire Interbellum album is also still streaming at rock/metal portal PureGrainAudio.

Interviews with GOLD’s chief songwriters — ex-The Devil’s Blood guitarist Thomas Sciarone and vocalist Milena Eva — are available to journalists in a variety of formats/media; worldwide please contact Earsplit PR to request an interrogation with the duo.

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AEON ZEN New Song Available for Streaming

New Album Enigma Slated For Release January 22, 2013

Today the band has unveiled another track from Enigma. Noisecreep is hosting an exclusive premiere of the song “Downfall”. Get a first listen to the song HERE.

AEON ZEN‘s video for the song “Divinity” can be seen HERE.

AEON ZEN are:

Rich Hinks – Guitar, Bass, Vocals

Andi Kravljaca – Vocals

Matt Shepherd – Guitar

Shaz – Keyboards

Steve Burton – Drums

Enigma Tracklisting:

1. Enter the Enigma

2. Artificial Soul

3. Divinity

4. Seven Hills

5. Warning

6. Turned to Ash

7. Still Human

8. Eternal Snow

9. Downfall

10. Survival (Bonus Track)

11. Time Divine 2.0 (Bonus Track)

Enigma features guest vocals by:

Nate Loosemore (Lost In Thought)

Atle Pettersen (Above Symmetry)

Jonny Tatum (Eumeria)

For More Info Visit:

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http://www.facebook.com/aeonzen

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INTRACTABLE stands for a diverse & massive detonating mixture of modern Death- and Thrash Metal !!

The pounding debut album “Inner Decay“ was finished in fall 2012 and will be released at Dec. 22, 2012.

Tremendous riffs, compelling melodies and creative drumming are combined into unrivaled songs!!!

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Band: INTRACTABLE (Switzerland)

Release: “Inner Decay” (Debut full-length, Dec. 22, 2012)

Genre: Death Thrash Metal

Label: Self-financed

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INTRACTABLE - ONLINE:

http://www.intractable.ch/
http://www.facebook.com/Intractable.official
http://www.youtube.com/intractablemetal
http://www.myspace.com/intractable

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INTRACTABLE - LINE-UP:

Benjamin Kottmann – drums, vocals

Markus Hospenthal – guitars

Dominik Meier – guitars

Michael Schuler – bass

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INTRACTABLE - BOOKING:

Benjamin Kottmann

info@intractable.ch

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INTRACTABLE - Short-Overview:

INTRACTABLE stands for a diverse & massive detonating mixture of modern Death- and Thrash Metal !!

Tremendous riffs, compelling melodies and creative drumming are combined into unrivaled songs.

Drummer and lead singer Beni contributes with his particular voice to the characteristically sound of INTRACTABLE.

At their live shows the band succeeds to persuade the audience with a powerful and authentic show, which blows the entire crowd away.

The debut album “Inner Decay“ was finished in fall 2012 and release on 22.12.2012.

The album title and the cover artwork reflect the issues addressed in the band’s lyrics.

01/07/13

ULI JON ROTH Issues 2013 Update – North American Tour Kicks off This Month!

Greetings to all of you! I hope you had a great New Year. Here is a condensed list of some of the events that are planned for the first half of this year.

2013 is going to be a very busy and intensely productive year ahead, it seems.

We will start off with a two-day Sky Academy in Los Angeles, at the Santa Monica Playhouse on January 21^st and 22^nd. This is a beautiful, intimate theatre, where we held one of the previous Sky Academies which we all have fond memories of. I’m looking forward to being there again!

The next day I will take part in Jason Becker’s “Not Dead Yet” concert in San Francisco, together with my friends Steve Morse, Richie Kotzen, Gus G, and several other great players. Jason is an inspiration to all of us and I feel honored to be part of this worth-while cause.

Following that, I shall be attending the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California and will do a signing event for the Sky Guitar Limited Edition at the DEAN booth.

At the end of January we are embarking on my extensive 40th Anniversary Tour of the US, which will take us all the way through February until the beginning of March. 2013 marks the 40th anniversary of my involvement with the SCORPIONS. The main theme of this tour will therefore be dedicated to performing my personal favorites from the five albums which I recorded with that great band.

I have chosen about 30 songs in all from that era as the basis of our repertoire, several of which have never even been performed live by either the Scorpions or myself. We will be rotating a selection of these songs on the tour, varying our sets on a nightly basis, because we cannot possibly play all of them in one go.

We will, of course, also play some ELECTRIC SUN and SKY OF AVALON music, but the main theme of the performance will be dedicated to the early SCORPIONS era.

Every show will be recorded for a live album, which will feature only songs from my time with the SCORPIONS. This will result in a double CD, which will be mixed in 5.1 surround. The release will also contain a DVD and a documentary, including personal behind-the-scenes Super-8 footage, which I shot to document our tours from 1973-1978.

As far as live albums go, I am intending to record 2 further ones in the following years:

One will be featuring my favorite ELECTRIC SUN material -and the next one will consist of SKY OF AVALON/ TRANSCENDENTAL SKY GUITAR music.

In order to do full justice to my selection of SCORPIONS songs we are bringing a large band with an exciting line-up. Due to the length of the tour, not all members were free to do the whole tour.

Therefore some of the positions will be filled by two musicians – each of them playing part of the tour.

The 40th Anniversary US-Tour line-up will be:

Uli Jon Roth, guitars, vocals

Henning Basse – lead vocals

Ali Clinton – guitars, vocals

Niklas Turmann – guitars, lead vocals

Ule W. Ritgen, Elliott Rubinson – bass

Jamie Little, Peter Holmes – drums

Paul Rahme, Corvin Bahn – keyboards, vocals

In addition to the concerts there are 14 introductory SKY ACADEMY SEMINARS to be held during the course of the tour! These are usually taking place at the venues of the shows, on the same days and prior to the concerts. Pre-booking is essential, though. The seminars are not only geared for musicians. Anyone who loves music can attend. Sky Academy is about much more than just guitar playing, but players are also very welcome to bring their guitars and practice amps. The teaching should be useful to players of all levels.

March, April and May will be dedicated to studio work and some shows in England.

I also have been invited to play at the Royal Albert Hall in London by Alfie Boe as a guest for his concerts in April. Aside from this, we are going to collaborate on a new release of “Bridge to Heaven” intended for the Sunflower Jam Cancer Charity.

In June we will play six concerts in South America, co-headlining with Michael Schenker. The dates will be posted very soon.

We are planning further European and UK dates for the second half of 2013 and a tour of Japan

I am also looking forward to my continued involvement in the Robert Johnson Award in Hamburg, Germany, which is a great platform for genuine young guitar talents. As a special appreciation of his talent, I have chosen one of last years’ participants, the 14-year old Merlin Lauert, to share the stage with us at our Wacken 2013 show.

And last, but not least: I have written an entire album’s worth of new material, which I am very excited about. As soon as time permits we will begin to record it.

Once again, many thanks to all of you and God bless!

Have a great 2013!

Uli Jon Roth

Live and Sky Academy Seminars

1/21: Los Angeles, CA @ Santa Monica Playhouse *Sky Academy Only*

1/22: Los Angeles, CA @ Santa Monica Playhouse *Sky Academy Only*

1/23: San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s *Jason Becker Event

1/25: Hollywood, CA @ Whiskey A Go-Go

1/26: Santa Ana, CA @ Malone’s

1/27: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick *SA

1/29: Denver, CO @ Jammin’ Joe’s

1/31: Milwaukee, WI @ Shank Hall * SA

2/1: Detroit, MI @ Token Lounge *SA

2/2: Cleveland, OH @ Pirate’s Cove at Peabody’s

2/3: Old Bridge, NJ @ Old Bridge Music Center *Sky Academy Only*

2/5: Chantilly, VA @ Sully’s

2/6: New York, NY @ Stage 48 *SA

2/7: White Marsh, MD @ House of Rock *SA

2/8: Montreal, QC @ Le National

2/9: Toronto, ON @ The Rock Pile *SA

2/10: Toronto, ON @ The Rock Pile

2/12: Ottawa, ON @ The Brass Monkey *SA

2/13: Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater *SA

2/15: Kenosha, WI @ Hatrix

2/16: Savage, MN @ Neisen’s Sports Bar & Grill *SA

2/17: Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club *SA

2/21: Tempe, AZ @ Club Red

2/22: Las Vegas, NV @ Vamp’d

2/23: Corona, CA @ Marquee 15

2/24: Santa Rosa, CA @ The Last Day Saloon

2/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *SA

2/27: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater *SA

3/1: Concord, CA @ Vinnies

For More Info Visit:

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https://twitter.com/UliJonRoth1

KATAKLYSM to Work with ZEUSS On Upcoming Album!

KATAKLYSM has enlisted the help of world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SUFFOCATION, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS), to mix and master the their forthcoming album due tentatively in the Fall of 2013.

Commented vocalist Maurizio Iacono: ”It’s time for KATAKLYSM to make a change and challenge ourselves a bit more when it comes trying out new sounds. I think it’s healthy to explore other avenues at this stage in our career, and Zeuss has worked with some bands we really like such as HATEBREED and SUFFOCATION. When it comes to full blown power and making each instrument flow together in harmony, Zeuss is one of the top producers out there. We’re confident he can deliver what the band is seeking to accomplish and the sound we want on the next album.”

“I have been watching and listening to KATAKLYSM over the years and finally our paths will meet for their new record,” added Chris Harris aka. Zeuss. “I look forward to a new chapter in KATAKLYSM history.”

As previously stated KATAKLYSM guitarist and long time producer Jean- Francois Dagenais (MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX,DESPISED ICON, EX DEO) will remain at the production helm to engineer the next record. KATAKLYSM is scheduled to enter JFD studio in Montreal and Dallas in June/ July of this year.

KATAKLYSM recently released a multidisc DVD entitled The Iron Will: 20 Years Determined on July 3 2012. The DVDs features a documentary, live shows and bonus CD materials including a new track and “best of” compilation. The DVD set depicts the ups and downs of the band’s long, turbulent career, as well as footage of KATAKLYSM‘s performance at last year’s Summer Breeze festival, which took place August 18-20, 2011 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany.

KATAKLYSM’s latest album, Heaven’s Venom, was released on August 24^th 2010 in North America and sold around 2,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 7 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart and #196 on the Billboard Top Current Albums chart, making it the bands highest charting album and their biggest first week sales to date. Heatseekers lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

For more info visit: www.facebook.com/kataklysm | www.twitter.com/kataklysmband | www.youtube.com/user/kataklysmrocks|https://plus.google.com/107033777577924088942 | http://www.spreadthevenom.com/ | http://www.myspace.com/kataklysm |http://www.nuclearblast.de/de/label/music/band/about/70940.kataklysm.html

ANUBIS GATE Issues Statement on New Drummer With Same Name

Pictured: New Drummer Morten Gade Sørensen

Morten Gade Sørensen (of Pyramaze and Wuthering Heights) has replaced Morten Sørensen in ANUBIS GATE. After careful consideration and 5 albums behind the drums, Morten Sørensen felt it was time to get off the bandwagon to pursue other musical interests. We would like to say that this is a peaceful parting of the ways and that we are still good friends. We are of course sad to see Morten Sørensen go but also excited to have another one of Denmark’s very finest drummers to join the band.

It is with great pleasure that we can announce his replacement Morten Gade Sørensen, known for his excellent drumming in bands such as Pyramaze, Wuthering Heights and Lance King. Morten Gade Sørensen comments on joining ANUBIS GATE: “I’ve been following ANUBIS GATE since they started and being a big fan of their universe it’s an honor for me to be asked to join. I’m looking forward to working on the bands new material”.

ANUBIS GATE is currently working on their sixth album, which will be out on Nightmare Records late 2013.

ANUBIS GATE is Henrik Fevre (vocals, bass), Michael Bodin (guitars), Kim Olesen (guitars, synths), Morten Gade Sørensen (Drums).

For More Info Visit:

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http://godhunter.bigcartel.com

GODHUNTER: First Showing Of Inebriated Video Now Playing At Metal Injection

First Leg Of Winter 2013 Tour Nears

Is a post-weekend hangover dragging you down? Then let GODHUNTER show you how to get back on track with some liquid lunch action.

The Tucson sludge thugs display how they get down with their local legion in their intoxicatingly epic new video for “Wolves Of The North.” The self-funded video was directed by Thomas Grafius and GODHUNTER, and filmed by Grafius, Jay Pestilence, Nathan Shoemaker and Danny Wood — all close comrades of the band — who basically tried to show what an average day is like for their legion.

“Wolves Of The North” debuted today exclusively at Metal Injection.

The first leg of GODHUNTER’s upcoming Winter tour begins in less than two weeks. The tour, sponsored by Acid Reflux Records and Earsplit, kicks off with a trio of dates in California, followed by the second leg two weeks later which takes the bastards to four locations in their home state of Arizona. The third and most intense touring comes with the final segment, engulfing the first half of March as GODHUNTER forges through the Southwestern and Gulf Coast regions on their way to raid SXSW 2013. Further confirmations will be announced as the dates are finalized in the coming weeks.

GODHUNTER Winter Tour 2013:

1/17/2013 Billy O’s – Ventura, CA

1/18/2013 Max Steiner’s – Long Beach, CA

1/19/2013 The Palms – Twentynine Palms, CA

2/06/2013 The Rock – Tucson, AZ

2/08/2013 Rocky Point Cantina – Phoenix, AZ

2/09/2013 The Kitty – Lake Havasu, AZ

2/23/2013 BleedBleed House – Prescott, AZ

3/01/2013 Yayo Tacos – Las Vegas, NV

3/02/2013 The Big House – Flagstaff, AZ

3/03/2013 Hooligan’s – Albuquerque, NM

3/04/2013 Seventh Circle – Denver, CO

3/05/2013 The Zodiac – Colorado Springs, CO

3/06/2013 Jake’s Backroom – Lubbock, TX

3/07/2013 TBA – Dallas, TX

3/08/2013 Wild Salmon – Lafayette, LA

3/09/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

3/10/2013 TBA – Houston, TX

3/11-13/2013 SXSW – Austin, TX

3/14/2013 Green Room – Las Cruces, NM

3/15/2013 House Of Rock – El Paso, TX

3/16/2013 The Rock – Tucson, AZ

THE BRONX PREMIERE “YOUTH WASTED” FROM NEW ALBUM OUT FEBRUARY 5

The Bronx To Perform Record Release Shows in Los Angeles (February 2) and New York (February 5)
In Anticipation of The Bronx (IV)

January 7, 2013 – Los Angeles, CA – Esteemed Los Angeles punk rock band The Bronx has debuted their new single, “Youth Wasted,” from the band’s long awaited new album, The Bronx (IV), on MTV.com today. Their first album in over five years, The Bronx (IV), is due out on February 5th and can be pre-ordered now athttp://thebronxxx.shop.musictoday.com/Default.aspx.

Listen to “Youth Wasted” now at MTV.com: http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2013/01/07/the-bronx-youth-wasted-song/

“With a full-frontal attack that lands between the Foo Fighters’ alternative assault and The Black Keys’ bluesy swagger, the electric “Youth Wasted” doesn’t miss a beat announcing The Bronx’s triumphant, highly evolved (and highly anticipated) return to rock.” - MTV.com

Produced by Beau Burchell, The Bronx (IV), finds the band roaring back with one of their most defiant and fierce albums to date. Their first new album in over five years features twelve barn-burning tracks like “Youth Wasted” and the recently released track “Ribcage,” which is available for stream and purchase now.

The Bronx has also announced plans to perform 2 album release shows in the U.S., in their hometown of Los Angeles on February 2 and in New York on February 5. Afterwards the band will head to Europe in February for a tour supporting The Bronx (IV) before returning for a tour with their beloved side project Mariachi El Bronx in March, followed by additional shows by The Bronx in the U.S. to be announced soon.

Follow the band at http://www.thebronxxx.com for additional information and upcoming announcements.

The Bronx – Tour Dates:

Feb 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Globos

Feb 5 – New York, NY – The Bowery Electric

Feb 8 – Brighton, UK – Concorde 2

Feb 9 – Preston, UK – 53 Degrees

Feb 10 – Cardiff, UK – Solus at Cardiff University

Feb 12 – London, UK – The Underworld

Feb 14 – Norwich, UK – The Waterfront

Feb 15 – Wolverhampton, UK – Slade Rooms

Feb 16 – Glasgow, UK – Garage

Feb 17 – Aberdeen, UK – The Garage

Feb 19 – Manchester, UK – Club Academy

Feb 20 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms

Feb 21 – Leeds, UK – The Cockpit

Feb 22 – Newcastle, UK – Newcastle O2 Academy 2

Feb 23 – Bristol, UK – The Fleece

Feb 24 – Portsmouth, UK – Wedgewood Rooms

Feb 25 – Exeter, UK – Cavern

Feb 26 – Southend-On-Sea, UK – Chinnery’s

Feb 27 – York, UK – The Duchess

Mariachi El Bronx – Tour Dates:

Mar 9 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater

Mar 11 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater

Mar 12 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount

Mar 14 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House & Event Center

Mar 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Saltair

Mar 16 – Las Vegas, NV – Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan

For More Information:

http://www.thebronxxx.com

http://www.facebook.com/thebronx

http://twitter.com/the_bronx

http://www.myspace.com/thebronx

EXHUMED: California Gore Lords Announce February Invasion

With Phobia

California gore lords EXHUMED will return to the road this February alongside grind behemoths Phobia! The short West Coast beat down will commence February 15 in Lancaster, California and conclude February 23 in San Francisco. Souls will be severed; dreams will die.

The latest stretch of dates follows EXHUMED’s maniacal run with Napalm Death and Municipal Waste at the end of the year which was met with a host of hurdles including being denied entry into Canada and vehicular failure that left them temporarily stranded in Alabama. Comments vocalist/guitarist Matt Harvey: “As happy as we were to get home for the holidays, we thought we should make time to hang out with our old friends in Phobia and grind through our home state of California. We had so much fun playing out-of-the-way places during the impromptu one-off dates we did during the Napalm Death/Municipal Waste tour, we thought we would hit some nooks and crannies back home that we haven’t played in years. Plus, we’ll get a chance to get a bunch of our buddies’ bands on the bill like POOR, Gravehill, DIS and Mortuous. We’ve been itching to play some stuff from the new album live and we’re working out a seriously revamped setlist for this one, so come on out California! Let’s have a few beers, let it loose, and get weird!

Additionally, you can catch up on the band’s last round of roadside debauchery in their latest diary entry — Winter 2012 Tour Diarrhea Part IV: The Long And Grinding Road —at THIS LOCATION.

EXHUMED Winter Tour 2013

w/ Phobia

2/15/2013 Industry Theater – Lancaster, CA

2/16/2013 The Yard – San Diego, CA

2/17/2013 TBA – San Luis Obispo, CA

2/18/2013 Slidebar – Fullerton, CA

2/19/2013 Billy O’s – Ventura, CA

2/20/2013 Blue Lagoon – Santa Cruz, CA

2/21/2013 Fat Cat – Modesto, CA

2/22/2013 Whiskey Dicks – Lake Tahoe, CA

2/23/2013 Rockit Room – San Francisco, CA

EXHUMED recently completed the follow-up to 2011’s All Guts, No Glory full-length set for release via Relapse Records sometime next Spring. The offeringwas recorded at Arcane Digital Recording in Chandler, Arizona with Ryan Butler (Misery Index, Landmine Marathon, Phobia). All drums were tracked at Trench Studios in Corona, California with John Haddad (Hirax, Abysmal Dawn, Intronaut).

http://www.gorefuckingmetal.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/ExhumedOfficial
http://www.myspace.com/exhumed
http://www.relapse.com

Common Dead Reveals New “Allegorize” Album With Showcase Video

Deathrash/groove metal outfit Common Dead recently finished principal recording on the next album, “Allegorize”. The 9-track effort is set for a spring 2013 release, although no exact release date has been announced yet.

The new album cover premieres alongside a lengthy “Album Showcase” video in which listeners can hear the songs and quickly skip around them in any order by using the YouTube Annotations feature. Check out the video below.

“Allegorize” follows last year’s rawly produced “Diatribe” and expands on the technical yet groove-based style which had been influenced by likeminded metal alum such as Gojira, Machine Head, Lamb of God, Fear Factory, and Pantera.

For more, visit www.commondead.com or ‘Like’ the Facebook for updates at www.facebook.com/commondead.

** DIRECT URL TO YOUTUBE VIDEO :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6x9IyKsYNI

** DIRECT URL TO ALBUM COVER (.JPG) :

http://bit.ly/VO5ucs

Band: EISENHERZ (Germany)

Release: “Fluch der Zeit” (Album, Jan. 25th, 2013)

Style: Modern Gothic Metal

Label: D.O.T.T. Records

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- Second album of the Bamberg (Bavaria/Germany) based purveyors of the „Neue Deutsche Härte“ („New German Hardness“)

- Musically somewhere between RAMMSTEIN, IN EXTREMO and UNHEILIG.
- In the summer of 2012 EISENHERZ rocked the Wacken Festival, entering the stage at primetime on Friday night at 09.30pm!

- In February 2013 EISENHERZ will go on tour in Germany, Austria and Switzerland to present „Fluch Der Zeit“ live on stage.

- EISENHERZ – musically a fusion of Gothic and Metal featuring symphonic flourishes, shredding guitar work and chugging rhythms – are picking up sociocritical subjects in their lyrics like bullying and existencial fears, they are telling stories about menages a trois, separations and separation anxiety and even carrying off the listener into a world of erotic dreams, illusions and twilight zones. (DOTT Records)

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“Fluch der Zeit”-Tracks:

01 „Eisenherz“
02 „Die Nacht”
03 „Du Liebst Mich Nicht”
04 „Fluch Der Zeit“
05 „Racheengel“
06 „Licht Der Welt“
07 „Du Bist So Kalt“
08 „Vampir“
09 “Schlampenball”
10 “Scheintot“
11 “Manipulator”
12 “Schicksal”
Bonus
13 “Die Seele Brennt” (Remaster)

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EISENHERZ - ONLINE:

Homepage http://www.eisenherz-band.com/

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/EISENHERZ/157322914380101

YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/EisenherzOfficial

Myspace http://www.myspace.com/eisenherz_heinz

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EISENHERZ - LINE-UP:

EisenHeinz – Vocals
Ella – Vocals
Nudge – Guitars & Vocals
Michael – Bass, Keyboards & Vocals
Oli – Guitar & Vocals
Erik – Drums

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EISENHERZ - BOOKING:

booking@agentur-eam.de

We´re proud to present the first six bands for Trondheim Metal Fest 2013! The bands are none other than: (also see attached poster)

GOJIRA
HATEBREED
NAPALM DEATH
ANAAL NATHRAKH
BORN OF OSIRIS
FUEL FOR DISASTER

TRONDHEIM METAL FEST 2013
14th.-16th. MARCH (NORWAY)
3 DAYS | 5 VENUES | 20+ BANDS
trondheimmetalfest.no
facebook.com/trondheimmetalfest
twitter.com/trdmetalfest

3-DAY PASS: 790 NOK | $140 | €108
TICKETS: http://aftermath-music.com/item.php?id=9462

What started as a 1-day festival with 6 local bands back in 2010 have in these three years evolved into a 3-day festival with 5 venues and over 20 bands! The festival takes place in Trondheim, Norway (Keep Of Kalessin´s hometown btw!) on March 14th-16th. Over the years we´ve hosted stellar acts as: SYLOSIS, THE HAUNTED, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, TAAKE, LEPROUS, HAIL!, VILDHJARTA, and we´ll keep bringing the best of both well-known and unknown acts to Trondheim, year after year.

With little to none experience in organizing a festival, local metalheads Eirik Tiller and Peter Bains was sick of the fact that bigger bands never dropped by Trondheim on their tours and decided to do something about it! Little by little they expanded the festival every year as the experience grew. Together with their amazing team of volunteers they work their ass off for free all year to bring the best festival experience possible, which truly makes this festival by the fans, FOR the fans!

01/04/13

THINNING THE HERD Holds Memorial For Fallen Brother Rick Cimato, Sunday, January 6, 2013

Rick Cimato, drummer for NYC stoner metal outfit THINNING THE HERD and previously of Locked In A Vacancy, was tragically killed over the holidays in a car crash. Cimato was on his way home from visiting relatives in Maine, when the head-on collision took place in Connecticut.

Last week THINNING THE HERD founder Gavin Spielman issued the following statement via the band’s Facebook page about Cimato’s passing: “Being in a band is about being friends. In shock and in tears over the loss of my friend and bandmate, I have to think of the band. I named the band THINNING THE HERD when my father Steven A. Spielman passed, to cope with the loss. Rick would want me to keep writing for Thinning the Herd. If stop, I would not be doing his legacy service. His drumming on the new record is some of the best rock I have heard, and I want you guys to hear it. Thank god for this guy, what a gift as a friend, brother and band mate. For anyone who jams with others, anyone who lets another into that higher conscious world – you might understand the depth of how one can integrate and nurture the spirit.”

Cimato’s distraught bandmates have set up a memorial for their fallen brother, set to take place this Sunday, January 6th at The Grand Victory [245 Grand St., Brooklyn] at 6pm. The memorial will be hosted by members of Gods Green Earth, Locked in a Vacancy, Nassau Chainsaw, Hickory Hawkins and of course the remaining members of THINNING THE HERD. Full info is available HERE.

This special gathering will also serve as the public’s first listen to the newly-completed THINNING THE HERD album Freedom From The Known. The trio recorded the album with acclaimed producer Steve Albini over the Summer, and have just wrapped up the mastering on the album. Previously slated for a late 2012 release, the album will now be released on February 5th via Saint Marks Records.

THINNING THE HERD this week posted the third track from Freedom From The Known via their Soundcloud page. Check out the soulful thunder of “Sludge” RIGHT HERE.

Also view the psychedelic video for “Never Wanted” from the new album HERE.

Promos of Freedom From The Known will be available in the coming days.

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https://www.facebook.com/THINNINGTHEHERD

http://www.reverbnation.com/thinningtheherd

BUTCHER BABIES to Tour with Marilyn Manson;

Band Added to Hell & Heaven Metal Fest 2013

January 4, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) – With heavy metal and horror-inspired theatrics fascinating crowds worldwide, the BUTCHER BABIES has emerged as one of the biggest draws on the Sunset Strip in their hometown of Los Angeles, CA. Within a few short weeks BUTCHER BABIES has made two huge announcements: a record deal with metal label CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS and a 2013 North American tour with shock-rock icon MARILYN MANSON. A list of confirmed dates can be seen below.

In addition, BUTCHER BABIES is proud to announce that they have been confirmed to play Hell & Heaven Metal Fest 2013. The festival is on May 18th and 19th in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. MOTӦRHEAD, ANTHRAX, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, and MOONSPELL are already confirmed for the festival along with a number of other key acts. Additional details on Hell & Heaven Metal Fest 2013will be released and more information on the event can be found here: www.hellandheavenfest.com

Fronted by Carla Harvey and Heidi Shepherd – named two of the year’s ‘Hottest Women in Rock’ byRevolver Magazine - BUTCHER BABIES has brought their show worldwide wowing UK fans at this year’s Download Festival and as support for ANTHRAX in Cardiff. Following their UK appearances, the band returned to America as direct support for OTEP and just wrapped up their first headlining tour.

Butcher Babies’ track “Axe Wound” (listen here) is currently in rotation on Sirius XM Liquid Metal, and their short movie/video for the track “Mr. Slowdeath” can be seen here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YttVe6v31Yk. The band – vocalists Harvey and Shepherd, guitarist Henry Flury, bassist Jason Klein and drummer Chris Warner - is currently working on their full-length debut, slated for a worldwide release in Summer 2013 via Century Media Records.

Dates with Marilyn Manson:

01/18/13 – Milwaukee, WI @ Eagle’s Ballroom

01/19/13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

01/20/13 – Columbus, OH @ The LC Pavilion

01/22/13 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore

01/23/13 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

01/25/13 – Wallingford, CT @ The Dome

01/26/13 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues

01/28/13 – Montreal, QC, CA @ Metropolis

01/29/13 – Oshawa, ON, CA @ General Motors Centre

01/30/13 – Hamilton, ON, CA @ Hamilton Place Theatre

02/01/13 – Sudbury, ON, CA @ Sudbury Arena

02/04/13 – Winnipeg, MB, CA @ MTS Centre

02/05/13 – Moose Jaw, SK, CA @ Mosiac Place

02/06/13 – Saskatoon, SK, CA @ TCU Place

02/08/13 – Calgary, AB, CA @ Stampede Corral

02/09/13 – Edmonton, AB, CA @ Shaw Conference Centre

02/11/13 – Vancouver, BC, CA @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre

02/13/13 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre

02/19/13 – San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre

02/20/13 – Anaheim, CA @ The Grove of Anaheim

02/21/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Club Nokia

02/23/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

Hell & Heaven Metal Fest 2013:

*Butcher Babies performance date TBA. The festival is 05/18/13 and 05/19/13.

For more information on BUTCHER BABIES, please visit:
www.facebook.com/butcherbabiesmusic
www.twitter.com/butcherbabies
www.centurymedia.com

HELLBASTARD: UK Crust Miscreants Issue Video Teaser

+ New Track

Legendary UK thrash/crust/metal miscreants HELLBASTARD recently unleashed a video teaser for their aptly titled Sons Of Bitches vinyl EP. Issued via PATAC Records, Sons Of Bitches is limited to 1000 copies, includes a re-recorded version of 1988’s “We Had Evidence” from the band’s 1988 Heading For Internal Darkness full-length and finds the band as acutely irritated by societal deevolution as ever before.

Embraced by those in-the-know as well as newcomers just acquainting themselves with HELLBASTARD’s winding history of sonic hostility, Sons Of Bitches is reaping critical hails from fans and journalists alike. Exclaim notes: “Sons Of Bitches is a particularly nasty offering, displaying a profound disgust for the state of the world and actively looking forward to an embattled post-apocalyptic future…a strong and substantial EP that continues to demonstrate that HELLBASTARD reformed because they had more to say,” while Blistering observes: “As one of those overlooked treasures of the extreme metal underground, HELLBASTARD has defied convention, turning out a varied six-song effort that belies the rough and ragged reputation they’ve garnered after 26 years in the game. Hard to believe old dudes like this can sound as such, but we like surprises in these parts, and Sons Of Bitchesdefinitely falls into that category.” Adds Wickedchannel bluntly: “HELLBASTARD is no joke…”

Check out the EP teaser as well as the new version of “We Had Evidence”

at THIS LOCATION.

To order Sons Of Bitches, point your browser HERE. To order the Sons Of Bitches test pressing (comes with a t-shirt and patch) go HERE.

Often cited as being the band who created the “crust” wave of the 1980s, HELLBASTARD formed in late 1984/’85 then died prematurely in 1992. In 2012,HELLBASTARD are now very much back in action, tighter, more powerful and still as bitter and pissed off as they were from the start. HELLBASTARDbring socially aware lyrics and an unclassifiable form of punk/thrash metal music to the international stage.

http://www.hellbastard.co.uk
http://www.twitter.com/tomhellbastard
http://www.reverbnation.com/hellbastard
http://www.myspace.com/rippercrust

ROYAL THUNDER PREMIERE “BLUE” VIDEO VIA PITCHFORK; ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN TOUR DATES

Photo credit: Christy Parry

Jan. 4, 2013, Philadelphia – Royal Thunder, the Atlanta-based co-ed quartet whose debut album (CVI) landed on Best of 2012 lists from Decibel, Pitchfork, Spin, Revolver and the Village Voice, premiere their video for “Blue” via Pitchfork (http://pitchfork.com/tv/youtube/13-music-videos/630-royal-thunder-blue-official-music-video/).

The clip comes as news of the band’s first European tour is confirmed. Royal Thunder will perform a handful of mid-April dates with Pallbearer including a stop at Roadburn on Apr. 18. The band also kick off a month of North American dates, joining Enslaved and Pallbearer for a trek that launches on Jan. 30 at Underground Arts in Philadelphia.

“This is a long awaited tour for both Royal Thunder and the many European fans who have reached out to us over the past couple of years,” said singer/guitar player Mlny Parsonz of the band’s first European tour. “Roadburn is a wild dream come true. Anyone I have talked to that has played Roadburn always has exciting and positive feedback on the festival. Europe or Bust! Here we come!”

Royal Thunder 2013 tour dates:

dates w/Enslaved and Pallbearer
Jan. 30    Philadelphia, PA    Underground Arts
Jan. 31    Baltimore, MD    Ottobar
Feb. 1    Pittsburgh, PA    Mr. Small’s Theatre
Feb. 2    Detroit, MI    The Magic Stick
Feb. 3    Chicago, IL    Reggie’s Rock Club
Feb. 4    Minneapolis, MN    Mill City Nights
Feb. 6    Denver, CO    Marquis Theatre
Feb. 8    Los Angeles, CA    Troubadour
Feb. 9    San Francisco, CA    Slim’s
Feb. 10    Portland, OR    Branx
Feb. 11    Seattle, WA    Highline Bar
Feb. 12    Vancouver, BC    Biltmore Cabaret
Feb. 14    Edmonton, AB    Pawn Shop
Feb. 15    Calgary, AB    Dickens Pub
Feb. 16    Regina, SK    The Exchange
Feb. 17    Winnipeg, MB    The Osborne Village Inn
Feb. 19    Toronto, ON    Opera House
Feb. 20    Montreal, QC    Les Foufounes Electriques
Feb. 21    Boston, MA    The Sinclair
Feb. 22    New York, NY    Bowery Ballroom

dates with Pallbearer (except Roadburn)
Apr. 10    London, UK    Borderline
Apr. 11    Antwerp, Belgium    Trix
Apr. 12    Leipzig, Germany    Connewitz
Apr. 13    Berlin, Germany    Bi Nuu
Apr. 14    Linz, Austria    Posthof
Apr. 15    Bologna, Italy    Freakout Club
Apr. 16    Aarau, Switzerland    K.i.F.F.
Apr. 17    Germany    TBA
Apr. 18    Tilburg, Netherlands    Roadburn

DEVOURMENT: Latest Details Of Fourth Album Confirmed

Relapse Records today releases more details on the pending album from Dallas-based death metal murderers, DEVOURMENT. The band’s bludgeoning fourth album — and first for Relapse – Conceived In Sewage has been confirmed for worldwide release in February. The album’s gruesome cover art and Youtube teaser were recently released, and today the full track listing has been made available, as well as several merch package preorder optionsand digital preorders.

Conceived In Sewage Track Listing:

1. Legalize Homicide

2. Fifty Ton War Machine

3. Conceived In Sewage

4. Fucked With Rats

5. March to Megiddo

6. Today We Die, Tomorrow We Kill

7. Heaving Acid

8. Carved Into Ecstasy

9. Parasitic Eruption

Captured at Mana Recordings in St. Petersburg, Florida with Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal, Morbid Angel), Conceived In Sewage proves to beDEVOURMENT’s most eviscerating release yet, gushing with over thirty-three minutes of the band’s hate-fueled, monstrous brutality. The record will see release on February 19th in North America, February 22nd in Benelux, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Finland, and February 25 in the UK and rest of the world. Stay tuned for further DEVOURMENT announcements over the next several weeks.

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01/03/13

GIANT X Release Third Song Sample From Debut Album I

Out January 29^th in North America on Steamhammer/SPV

GIANT X is the spectacular new band founded by Running Wild`s Rolf Kasparek and Peter J. Jordan has released another song snippet from their debut. Check out a preview of the song “Don’t Quit Till Tomorrow” HERE.

The first snippet from the song “On a Blind Flight” can be heard HERE.

The second snippet from the song “Rough Ride” can be heard HERE.

A video trailer for the album is available for viewing HERE. In addition to the video trailer, GIANT X has released an EPK for I. Check out part one HERE and part two HERE.

For More Info Visit:

http://www.facebook.com/AFElephant

A FUCKING ELEPHANT: BrooklynVegan Streaming New 7” As Tour Begins This Week

New Jersey’s progressive/regressive instrumental metal duo A FUCKING ELEPHANT has loaded up the shrimp wharf with several weeks of provisions for their latest string of shows. The January 2013 tour insanity will kick in this Friday with a semi-local show in New Brunswick, followed by over two weeks of additional cities throughout the East Coast and upper crust of the Midwest set to get the gruesome twosome’s mangled instrumentally-challenging/vocally-challenged live molestation. The duo is touring in support of their greasy new Seven Inches 7”, set for emission via the band’s own Nefarious Industries officially on January 22nd.

To help kick the tour off in style, today A FUCKING ELEPHANT have whipped out Seven Inches for your auditory displeasure via BrooklynVegan. Go wrap your legs (or ears) around both tracks RIGHT HERE.

Featuring two brand new A FUCKING ELEPHANT songs, including the hit single “A Bunch of Good Looking Roundeyes” as well as the opening love anthem “I’m Addicted to Drugs & Sex and I Want You to Choke Me,” the 7” was recorded with engineer Colin Marston (Krallice, Dysrhythmia, Behold… The Arctopus). The wax pressing will be limited to 500 copies overall — 250 on black vinyl and 250 on yellow — and will be available early at the shows on the tour.

A FUCKING ELEPHANT January Tour:

1/04/2013 Court Tavern – New Brunswick, NJ w/ Ex Wife, Holy City Zoo, Ovlov, Two Inch Astronaut

1/05/2013 JR’s Bar – Philadelphia, PA w/ Church, No Strayer, Cadaveric Spasm, Elk Hunt

1/06/2013 The Cave – Chapel Hill, NC

1/07/2013 The Wormhole – Savannah, GA

1/08/2013 Backbooth – Orlando, FL w/ Bog Prophet, Infinite Earths

1/09/2013 House show – Tallahassee, FL

1/10/2013 The Squeaky Lizard – Ocean Springs, MS w/ Ostrov

1/11/2013 The Handlebar – Pensacola, FL w/ Ostrov, Slowpoke Rodriguez

1/12/2013 Ziggy’s – Chattanooga, TN w/ Uncle Touchy, Dyess, The Best of Us

1/13/2013 90 Proof – Knoxville, TN w/ Cryptodira, FXZero, Lucid, Scent of Remains

1/14/2013 Ultra Lounge – Chicago, IL w/ Arbogast, Taken By The Sun, Noaidi

1/15/2013 Berkley Front – Detroit, MI w/ Coffin Feeder, Snakewing

1/16/2013 Annabell’s Lounge – Akron, OH

1/17/2013 House show – Ithaca, NY w/ BRIAN!, Cerulean

1/18/2013 Home Towne Tavern – Ronkonkoma, NY w/ Bangladeafy, Resolution 15, Pluto & the 2012s

1/19/2013 Tuscan Café – Warwick, NY w/ Pigeon

1/20/2013 Public Assembly – Brooklyn, NY w/ Hannibal Montana, Noxious Foxes, Multitudes

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SUMMONING: Old Mornings Dawn

Das neue SUMMONING Album wird den Titel “Old Mornings Dawn” tragen. Wir werden euch in Kürze einen kurzen Teaser mit brandneuem Material präsentieren. Zusätzlich können wir euch in den nächsten Wochen das VÖ-Datum des neuen Epic Black Metal Meisterwerks nennen, sobald Silenius seinen Gesang aufgenommen hat.

The new SUMMONING album is entitled “Old Mornings Dawn”. We will present you with a teaser consisting of brand-new material soon. In the upcoming weeks, we will let you know the release date of the approaching Epic Black Metal masterpiece once Silenius has recorded his vocal lines.

SUMMONING Official Website

POWERWOLF: First Live Dates for 2013

11.-13.07.13 DE – Neunkirchen-Vluyn / Dong Open Air
26.07.13 SI – Tolmin / Metal Days
27.07.13 DE – Chemnitz / Rock im Betonwerk
01.-03.08.13 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
15.-17.08.13 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Festival
15.-17.08.13 SE – Falun Rockstad / Falun

POWERWOLF Official Website

MOONSPELL: North American Tour

VOICES FROM THE DARK” North American Tour
MOONSPELL, MARDUK, INQUISITION, THE FORESHADOWING, DEATH WOLF20.02.13 US – Springfield, VA @ Empire
21.02.13 US – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
22.02.13 US – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
23.02.13 US – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
24.02.13 CA – Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
25.02.13 CA – Toronto, ON @ Wreck Room
26.02.13 US – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre
27.02.13 US – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
28.02.13 US – Saint Paul, MN @ Station 4
01.03.13 CA – Winnipeg, MB @ Osborne Village Inn
02.03.13 CA – Regina, SK @ The Exchange
03.03.13 CA – Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop
04.03.13 CA – Calgary, AB @ Dickens
05.03.13 CA – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
06.03.13 US – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
07.03.13 US – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
08.03.13 US – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Opera House
09.03.13 US – Los Angeles, CA @ The Vex
10.03.13 US – Tempe, AZ @ 910 Live
11.03.13 US – Albuquerque, NM @ TBC
12.03.13 US – Dallas, TX @ Tomcats West
13.03.13 US – San Antonio, TX @ Korova
15.03.13 US – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
16.03.13 US – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

MOONSPELL Official Website

Entire Upcoming WARBEAST Tour with DOWN Dedicated to the Memory of Mike Scaccia – Donate to the Mike Scaccia Family Fundraiser

Sadly, as many music fans across the globe learned last week, celebrated Rigor Mortis and Ministry guitarist Mike Scaccia passed away while doing what he loved best—playing music. While it is with a very heavy heart, WARBEAST will be hitting the road for their West Coast tour with Down as planned. Mike would not expect anything less from them, so they will be dedicating the upcoming tour to the memory of Mike Scaccia—one of our generation’s greatest guitarists and certainly one of their closest friends.

Last week, WARBEAST vocalist Bruce Corbitt shared his condolences and thoughts with the community. “Mike Scaccia left this Earth doing what he loved to do. Tragically, the music world has lost an extremely talented, gifted and unique guitar virtuoso. His music and his legend will live on forever. But a loving husband, father, son and brother etc. can never be replaced. Mike would be overwhelmed with this outpouring of emotion that has risen from his passing, but he would mainly be proud of the enormous support that everyone has shown towards his family during this devastating time in their lives.

We can and we will make sure that Mike’s wife and his kids are taken care of. So, I would like to ask anyone that can make a donation… big or small… do it now. Please understand that this is what would mean the most to Mike.”

To donate to the Mike Scaccia Family Fundraiser, head here and follow the link: http://www.warbeast.org/?p=156

In addition to the fundraiser effort, Philip Anselmo of Housecore Records came up with the idea for WARBEAST to team up and write some lyrics about Mike Scaccia. WARBEAST already has two songs recorded and in the vault. One of them is the song about Bruce Corbitt’s brother Jeff Corbitt (RIP), of which Bruce has mentioned many times publicly. The other will be a song written about Mike Scaccia. The two songs will be released together with a picture of Mike on one side and a picture of Jeff Corbitt on the other.

Also, Sarah Scaccia (Mike’s daughter) is putting a beautiful book together to honor her father. If everyone would please email her your personal stories about her Dad, she can be contacted at sjska21@gmail.com. She will compile them together for the book. Let’s share and keep him alive in spirit.

Join WARBEAST and DOWN in honoring the memory of Mike Scaccia’s life on their upcoming tour dates.

DOWN and WARBEAST 2013 U.S. Tour Dates:

1/5 – Fort Worth, TX @ The Rail Club (WARBEAST ONLY, War of the Gargantuas Release Show)

1/11 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live – Ballroom

1/12 – San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live

1/14 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee

1/15 – Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club

1/16 – West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club

1/18 – Anaheim, CA @ City National Grove of Anaheim

1/19 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

1/20 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom

1/22 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market

1/23 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

1/24 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory Concert House

1/26 – Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall

1/28 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

1/29 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

1/30 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

2/1 – Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29

SANNHET: Brooklyn Group To Drop Debut LP Via Newly Founded Sacrament Music

The dawn of 2013 also saw the birth of a brand new indie record label, founded by the owners of Brooklyn’s premier dark music institution and watering hole, Saint Vitus Bar… welcome Sacrament Music. “Sacrament’s mission is to proliferate the culture that is experienced by thousands every year at our club through recordings, merchandise, mixtapes, and of course EPIC shows” states the label’s freshly launched website.

The Sacrament Music/Saint Vitus crew brought local outfit and close cohorts SANNHET on board, and have locked down the label’s maiden release. Founded in late 2010, the instrumental trio known as SANNHET has amassed a diehard audience within Brooklyn’s broad underground music circuit through their abundant live performances throughout the borough, always choreographed with electrifying visuals. Known Flood, SANNHET’s sprawling debut LP, features nearly forty-five minutes of their electrified post-metal, fueled with domineering riff-building movements and intense percussive hostility, unifying in a slightly blackened and trance-inducing atmospheric style, captured by Colin Marston (Krallice, Behold… The Arctopus, Dysrhythmia) and mastered by Carl Saff. Sacrament Music will release the album digitally and on LP, the pressing limited to 500 with 100 on colored wax. Preorders are available HERE.

Today, BrooklynVegan is hosting a video for the opening track from Known Flood, “Absecon Isle,” created by SANNHET’s bassist AJ Annunziata. Get your first listen to the album and more HERE.

Having performed with a plethora of local and international acts including Black Cobra, The Atlas Moth, Hull, Enabler, Yakuza, Altar of Plagues and countless others, SANNHET will book new shows throughout the coming months. A record release show is confirmed for February 22nd, of course set to take place at Saint Vitus Bar, and sponsored by BrooklynVegan and Invisible Oranges webzine. In addition to SANNHET, the lineup features Theologian and brethren Cleanteeth, in addition to headliners Deafhaven for an exclusive East Coast show.

Promos of Known Flood and SANNHET live coverage/interviews are available now via Earsplit.

SANNHET Record Release Show:

2/22/2013 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY w/ Theologian, Cleanteeth, Deafhaven [info]

Known Flood Track Listing:

1. Absecon Isle

2. Safe Passage

3. Invisible Wounds

4. Endless Walls

5. Moral

6. Slow Ruin

7. Haunches

8. Still Breathing

9. Flatlands

SANNHET:

Christopher Todd – drums

John Refano – guitar

AJ Annunziata – bass

https://www.facebook.com/sannhet

http://www.sacramentmusic.com

http://www.saintvitusbar.com

CORRECTIONS HOUSE: Members Of Eyehategod, Neurosis, Nachtmystium, Yakuza Unite; Winter Tour Dates Confirmed

CORRECTIONS HOUSE, the new collective featuring Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod), Scott Kelly (Neurosis), Sanford Parker (Nachtmystium) and Bruce Lamont (Yakuza), today confirm a string a rare live shows. The 19-date trek will commence on January 21, 2013 in Brooklyn, New York and wind its way through much of the of the East Coast before concluding in Denver, Colorado. Special solo sets by Parker, Lamont, Kelly and Williams will be performed prior to closing each night as CORRECTIONS HOUSE. Further info on CORRECTIONS HOUSE to be announced in the coming days.

For guest list requests or further info, contact EarsplitPR.

CORRECTIONS HOUSE Winter Tour 2013

1/21/2013 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY

1/22/2013 Great Scott – Boston, MA

1/23/2013 BAR – New Haven, CT

1/24/2013 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD

1/25/2013 DC9 – Washington, DC

1/26/2013 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA

1/27/2013 Kings Barcade – Raleigh, NC

1/28/2013 The Atlantic – Gainesville, FL

1/30/2013 Churchill’s – Miami, FL

1/31/2013 Crowbar – Tampa, FL

2/02/2013 Bottletree – Birmingham, AL

2/06/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

2/07/2013 Rudyyards – Houston, TX

2/08/2013 Korova – San Antonio, TX

2/09/2013 Red 7 – Austin, TX

2/10/2013 Bryan Street Tavern – Dallas, TX

2/11/2013 Opolis – Norman, OK

2/13/2013 Slowdown – Omaha, NE

2/15/2013 Moon Room – Denver, CO

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01/02/13

Rock Photographer JEREMY SAFFER Teams Up with SoundCheck Hollywood for “Capturing Music: A Music Photography Seminar” – NEW DATES: February 9-10, 2013

After a busy year culminating with shoots for Megadeth, Coheed and Cambria, Motionless in White, The Misfits, GWAR, Arsis and Epica, spreads in Alternative Press Magazine, Revolver Magazine AND Outburn Magazine, as well as time well spent raising over $1,500 for lateSuicide Silence singer Mitch Lucker’s daughter Kenadee with a legacy print series (all proceeds went to Kenadee’s education fund), JEREMY SAFFER can now announce the new dates for his first west coast music photography seminar in conjunction with SoundCheck Hollywood.

The seminar will take place on February 9^th and 10^th at Soundcheck Hollywood, located at 8872 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA.

SEMINAR DETAILS:

Hopeful attendees must act now; there are only 10 tickets available to this seminar!

For more information and tickets, please visit www.jeremysaffer.com/soundcheckseminar.

VALDUR: New Track From Black/Death Occultists Streaming Courtesy Of Decibel Magazine

Alpine black/death occultists VALDUR recently unveiled a teaser track from their upcoming new full-length. Titled “Blast Beast,” the tune was recorded at the infamous Bloody Mountain Bunker and is currently streaming for all your unholy enjoyment courtesy of Decibel Magazine, who notes: “The guitars swirl like a wicked blizzard at night, the drums blaaast! an unheard of brutality, and the vocals sound like they come from the blackest depths of the Mammoth Mountain. And then there’s that ominous horn-like sound permeating the soundscape. The end of the world or the beginning of an evil era,VALDUR certainly understand black metal’s key dynamics without making them sound tired.”

Comments guitarist/vocalist Samuel of the track: “As VALDUR continues to make it a priority to create our music for ourselves first and foremost, we decided this ‘Blast Beast’ should be heard. For us, it is an exciting stepping stone into what will soon unfold into a very aggressive new full length.”

Witness “Blast Beast” at THIS LOCATION.

The recording of their as-yet, untitled long player will be completed later this month Earhammer Studio in Oakland. The offering will feature nine tracks in total. Further details to be announced in the coming weeks.

In related news, the band will be performing a rare live ritual alongside Genocide Coven, Ritual Combat and more at the Nihilistic Death Fest V in Salt Lake City, Utah January 19. The gathering is being held at The Shred Shed. Tickets are $10 advance/$12 day of show. For more info, point your browserHERE.

If you missed it, VALDUR recently unleashed an ultra limited two-song EP entitled The Hammer Pit containing a rough version of two new songs. Taste the blood of track one, “Conjuring The Fire Plagues,” at the band’s Official BandCamp Page.

“…this is a band that remembers what is good about black metal, and does it very well indeed. Not an album to overlook.”—the Metal Crypt

“…the best black metal band in the United States that you’ve probably never heard of.” – About.com

“…a shimmering brand of black metal which pierces hearts rather than suffocates lungs.”—Thrash Pit

VALDUR:

Samuel: Guitars/Vocals
William: Bass
Sxuperion: Drums

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DARSOMBRA: Stateside Winter Live Actions Pending

Transcendental audio/visual drone unit DARSOMBRA are heading south for a chunk of the Winter. This week the duo announces plans to escape the frozen clutches of Baltimore for the latter half of February, opting to instead tour the Southeastern states of the country. While there are still several dates being hammered out, the Wintour 2013 kicks off on February 15th and will snake through Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee in support of the recently-released Climax Community LP. Preceding the tour, this Friday, January 4th the twosome will rock out in their hometown, sharing the stage with Radical Discharge and the massive duo Jucifer.

DARSOMBRA’s Upcoming Shows:

1/04/2013 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD w/ Jucifer, Radical Discharge
DARSOMBRA Wintour 2013:
2/15/2013 Strange Matter – Richmond, VA

2/16/2013 Blackout Effectors – Asheville, NC

2/17/2013 Wonderroot – Atlanta, GA

2/18/2013 Caledonia Lounge – Athens, GA

2/19/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

2/20/2013 TBA – Lafayette/Baton Rouge, LA

2/21/2013 The Dalzell House – Shreveport, LA

2/22/2013 Club 1808 – Austin, TX

2/23/2013 Downtown Music – Little Rock, AR

2/24/2013 TBA – Memphis, TN

2/25/2013 Pilot Light – Knoxville, TN

2/26/2013 TBA – Harrisonburg/Charlottesville, VA

Climax Community was released in October, the outfit’s first for new label home, Germany’s eclectic Exile On Mainstream. The album showsDARSOMBRA’s ever- expanding avant-garde orchestrated audio layering/looping and paralleling visual displays with possibly the most adventurous material they’ve created to date.

Decibel Magazine is hosting a stream of the entire Climax Community LP AT THIS LOCATION. Rad live footage of DARSOMBRA’s new show filmed at various locations on their recent European tour with Stinking Lizaveta can be viewed HERE.

Review copies of Climax Community and interviews with DARSOMBRA are available now.

“The larger movements of the songs rub against each other with tectonic weight, while subtler elements attack, defeat and consume. Strange and lovely, Climax Community speaks in the language of animal instinct.” – Exclaim!

“Much like a work of fine art, little to no commentary is given leaving the observer to interpret the work as they wish. By the same token, the listener may also choose to switch off the cerebral and absorb the music at the most basic level.” – Ghost Cult

“It’s a clever, dense and hypnotic release that demonstrates that there’s still plenty of exploration to be done in experimental and psychedelic music.” – OneMetal

“…Darsombra really show off their ability to make awe-inspiring and atmosphere-rich material that will instantly hook even the most anti of Drone fanatics. However, they also counter a lot of the unique material with overly simple droning riffs or effects that really pull you out of the environment they spent so much, or even so little time to establish.” – Apoch’s Metal Review

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http://darsombra.com

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COVERED CALL taps LION’S SHARE guitarist Lars Chriss for new album mix

Swedish melodic rockers COVERED CALL, have tapped producer/engineer Lars Chriss (LION’S SHARE) to mix their brand new studio CD, tentatively due in early 2013 via an as-yet-undetermined record label.

The band’s sophomore album Impact will mark the recording debut of their new singer Göran Edman (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM, MADISON), and new bass player Andy Loos (LION’S SHARE, GLORY).

“To hear Göran belt out the vocals made me shiver. It was exactly what I pictured the songs like,” says founding member and drummer Ronny Svanströmer.

Covered Call will prove, once again, that their brand of hook layered rock is a force
to be reckoned with.

BAND LINKS:
www.coveredcall.se

FULLFORCE Release New Video

Swedish Metal band FULLFORCE has released a new video clip for the song “Awesomeness” today. The clip can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eIKkX6tvDk

A Message from the band:
As a little “Happy New Year” gift to you we’ll give you this music video of the song “Awesomeness” which was filmed and edited by Stefan Elmgren. We dedicate this song and video to you and we hope you’ll enjoy it ! Cheers and HAPPY NEW 2013!!! 2012 was a great year for FULLFORCE. We have recorded and released our second album (Next Level) brought to you by pure inspiration and love for metal. The feedback has been great both from you and also media and we’re looking forward to see you on the road in 2013!!

Yours sincerely,

FULLFORCE

Vancouver, BC / Miami, FL / Hanover, Germany – December 29, 2012

70000TONS OF METAL 2013 Sets Sail In One Month!

Sailors! Can you already smell the sea? Only one month until you’re sailing to the beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands while you get your face melted on board 70000TONS OF METAL, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise. Anyone getting excited yet…?

More bands have also been added to the line up, including ONSLAUGHT, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, and SINISTER!

Just imagine: In January 2013, 40 Heavy Metal bands and 2,000 fans from all over the World will go to the Caribbean to take over the luxury cruise ship “Majesty of the Seas” for 5 days and 4 nights. Book your cabin now at www.70000tons.com and be part of Heavy Metal History made in the Caribbean once again on 70000TONS OF METAL, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise! The Original Metal Cruise: Home of the biggest open air stage to sail the oceans!

And they also spare no expense to remove the seats in front of the stage in the theater, or do you really like seated Heavy Metal shows? This is 70000TONS OF METAL, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise where you enjoy unrestricted festival access to all live shows on board. And don’t forget, every band plays twice! There are also Open Mic Nights, Clinics, Work-Shops, the infamous 70000TONS OF METAL Karaoke, Bars that never close, you heard right: They don’t close, two full days at Sea, a fun-and-sun-filled day on a beautiful Caribbean Island and an opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists that all join us for the entire trip. It’s like everyone has a backstage pass!

You can also get all your memorabilia signed at the Meet & Greet sessions. Be part of their infamous Metal Karaoke and many other special activities with the Artists. And last, but not least: Don’t forget that they have bars on board that never close! What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done.

The following 30 out of 40 bands have already been announced:

3 INCHES OF BLOOD
ANACRUSIS
ANGRA
ARKONA
DELAIN
DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER
DORO
DRAGONFORCE
ENSIFERUM
EVERGREY
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
GOTTHARD
HEIDEVOLK
HELLOWEEN
HELSTAR
IMMOLATION
IN FLAMES
KREATOR
LACUNA COIL
METAL CHURCH (Reunion Show)
NILE
ONSLAUGHT
RAGE and LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA
SABATON
SINISTER
SUBWAY TO SALLY
TIAMAT
TURISAS
TÝR
UNEXPECT

70000TONS OF METAL, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, will sail Monday, January 28, 2013 aboard the Royal Caribbean “Majesty of the Seas” from Miami, FL and will not return you to the real world for four days until Friday, February 1, 2013.

Ticket prices start at US$666 plus US$299 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals at the dining rooms, most on-board restaurants and even 24 room service!

What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check outhttp://www.70000tons.com/ for more information.

12/24/12

UNITED FORCES: Members Of Iconic NYHC/Thrash Outfit Begin New Chapter

Subsequent to the demise of reunited NYC hardcore/speed metal legends Stormtroopers Of Death, two of the four members of the brutal faction have set out to forge a new path of punishment in 2013.

UNITED FORCES unites S.O.D.’s bassist Danny Lilker (Brutal Truth, Nuclear Assault, Nunfuckritual, Lock-Up,ex-Anthrax) and notorious frontman Billy Milano (Method Of Destruction), the longtime cohorts taking their mayhem to new turf. Milano and Lilker recruited two additional henchmen to help carry out their forthcoming disorder, with the thunderous Nick Barker (Lock-Up, Ancient, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir) on percussive duties, and Anton Reisenegger (Criminal, Pentagram Chile, Extreme Noise Terror, Lock Up) handling guitars. With Lilker located in upstate New York, Milano in central Texas, Barker in England and Reisenegger in Spain, details on the outfit’s plans concerning touring or recording remain unknown, but UNITED FORCESis, without question, a pending force with which to be dealt.

Notes vocalist Billy Milano on the eclectic union of metal soldiers: “I’m not out to reinvent myself at my age. I just want to have a lot of fun with this. We called it UNITED FORCES because we’re located all over the place, in different countries, but this is something we’re going to come together for.” Added four-string assaulter Danny Lilker: “It’s gonna be really fun to get together with some good friends — who are also great musicians — and play some earsplitting, hardcore-tinged thrash metal! And obviously, we know how to do just that.”

At this year’s installment of the Fun Fun Fun fest in Austin, Texas, modern thrash heavyweights Municipal Waste were joined by Lilker and Milano onstage to help unleash the S.O.D. staple “United Forces.” Check out the carnage HERE.

Future UNITED FORCES plans will be revealed in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.

12/21/12

PTAHIL: Blackened Ministers Of Filth Disseminate Their Latest Long Player Upon The Masses

Though the Mayans failed in their end-time predictions and apocalyptic prophecies, PTAHIL marches on in their quest for mass suffering and world demise with the infernal fruits of The Almighty Propagator Of Doom And Despair.

The seven-track follow-up to last year’s For His Satanic Majesty’s Glory – which Cvlt Nation commended for its conjuring of “nine songs that will sting you like the lash of the whip of your underworld master” – is a ritual casting to the forces of death, revolution and liberty, in acknowledgement of the continual entrapment of free essence into the chains of life through the force of the phallus.

View the cover art and video teaser at THIS LOCATION. The Almighty Propagator Of Doom And Despair is available through Wraith Productions now. Order your copy HERE.

The Almighty Propagator Of Doom And Despair Track Listing:

1. Satanicus Sabbathicus

2. Possessed By Death

3. Blood, Semen And Shit

4. Mors Aut Lībertās

5. Pact With The Devil

6. The Almighty Propagator Of Doom And Despair

7. Hell Spells And Satanic Rituals

http://www.facebook.com/pages/PTAHIL/106323233876
http://www.reverbnation.com/ptahil
http://www.wraithproductions.net

HYPOCRISY Reveal Album Title, Announce 2013 European Tour!

Swedish death metal monsters HYPOCRISY are currently wrapping up the recording process of their upcoming new studio album entitledEnd Of Disclosure. The record is tentatively scheduled for a late March release.
Band leader Peter Tägtgren commented: ”Hi all, we’re still in the studio working hard to finalize the album. Horgh just layed down the drums - and let me tell you - it sounds awesome!!! Thundering and brutal! We can’t wait to put out the new tracks and play them live! Hope to meet you all soon on road and wish you guys a great X-mas and happy new year!“

HYPOCRISY have just confirmed the following dates for 2013. More to come very soon.

HYPOCRISY live 2013
22.03.13 SE Stockholm/Fryshuset
28.03.13 DE Essen/Turock
29.03.13 BE Namur/Cinex
01.04.13 FR Paris/Trabendo
03.04.13 CH Geneve/L’Usine
04.04.13 CH Winterthur/Salzhaus
06.04.13 DE Leipzig/Hellraiser
07.04.13 DE Hamburg/Markthalle
08.04.13 DE Berlin/K17
11.04.13 CZ Prag/Nova Chmelnice
12.04.13 DE Dettelbach/Metal Franconia Festival
13.04.13 DE München/Backstage
14.04.13 AT Wien/Szene

For more info visit: www.hypocrisy.cc | www.facebook.com/hypocrisy | www.nuclearblast.de/hypocrisy

SUFFOCATION: “As Grace Descends” Lyric Video Online!

New York death metal veterans, SUFFOCATION, have made a lyric video for the brand new track “As Grace Descends” available here:http://youtu.be/fH_N5mdjsYU. The songs comes from their upcoming album Pinnacle of Bedlam, which will be released on February 19^th in North America.

The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering was handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Pinnacle of Bedlam will feature 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on theirDespise The Sun EP. Artwork was handled this time around by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

SUFFOCATION were among the inductees for this year’s class of the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. The event was held on October 18 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Pictures from the press conference can be viewed here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151091714073649.445624.41340788648&type=3.

Blood Oath, the follow-up to 2006′s self-titled record, was recorded by Joe Cincotta (who worked on the band’s last two releases) and mixed by Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH). Cover artwork was once again brought to life by Jon Zig (DEEDS OF FLESH, DISGORGE,GORGASM). The album was released on July 14, 2009.

For more info visit: www.facebook.com/Suffocation | www.nuclearblastusa.com/Suffocation | www.myspace.com/Suffocation

Legendary dark metallers and NAPALM RECORDS recording artists MOONSPELL will be joining the “Voices from the Dark” tour next year, touring alongside MARDUK, INQUISITION, DEATH WOLF, and THE FORESHADOWING. Sponsored by Hails & Horns magazine and currently spanning 24 dates across North America, the “Voices from the Dark” tour begins February 20th in Springfield, Virginia and concludes March 16th in Atlanta, Georgia. Here are the CONFIRMED dates/venues thus far:

HAILS & HORNS MAGAZINE PRESENTS “VOICES FROM THE DARK ” TOUR F. MARDUK / MOONSPELL / INQUISITION / THE FORESHADOWING / DEATH WOLF

A web-friendly ad-mat for the tour is available here, and also in hi-res upon request:

BROKEN HOPE issues band and album update

Photo by Stephanie Cabral

Chicago death metallers BROKEN HOPE have now issued a band and album update! Read on for the latest news, straight from the band themselves:

“We want to give you all a quick BROKEN HOPE update before the New Year, and we have some exciting news! First, congratulations to BROKEN HOPE’s own Shaun Glass on the birth of his first child: Maddux Burton Glass, born Dec 17, 2012. Maddux enters the world just before Christmas and just as BROKEN HOPE is writing the new album!

Speaking of the new album, we can officially say that we’ve written 11 songs so far– and are still trucking along with more material. The new material is so ferocious, we jokingly sum up the vibe of the new music as ‘Reign In Bowels’ because it’s like someone took SLAYER’s ‘Reign In Blood’ and mated that intensity and horror with the extremity and sickness of BROKEN HOPE’s ‘Bowels of Repugnance’ album…It’s insanely heavy and unrelenting! That said, here’s a couple song titles we can release to you all– chew on these: ‘The Flesh Mechanic’ and ‘Give Me the Bottom Half.’ We can’t wait for you to hear ‘em all! Happy Holidays everyone!” – BROKEN HOPE

BH was formed in 1988 by Jeremy Wagner, while he was in high school. Shortly after formation, they recorded two demo tapes and signed with indie label, Grind-Core Records. Then in 1991, they released their debut album, Swamped In Gore, launching the band out of the underground and into the mainstream. From there, the band signed to Metal Blade Records and released three more albums, all stellar examples of BH’s fury, which etched their place in death-metal history.

After BH’s last album (1999′s Grotesque Blessings) and world tours, Wagner cleaned house and put BH into “metal hibernation” in 2000. On January 20, 2010, original BH vocalist Joe Ptacek tragically committed suicide. He was only 37 years old. Before his death, Ptacek met with Wagner and Shaun Glass and discussed the resurrection of BH. With Ptacek’s death, Wagner and Glass took time off to reconsider their next moves.

In 2012, BH signed with Hard Impact Management and vowed to make BH a full-time monster– forever. Wagner and Glass recruited longtime friend and GORGASM vocalist, Damian Leski, as their new vocalist, and shortly after marked their return on the highly successful Carnival of Death tour. BH’s high-intensity COD concerts received top-praise, and confirmed BH was back, and more rabid than ever. BH is currently booked for the 2013 editions of Extremefest (Germany) and Maryland Death Fest.

BH’s first decade was filled with non-stop writing, touring, and constant visibility. The next chapter in their career will be much the same.

BROKEN HOPE 2012:

Damian Leski – Vocals

Jeremy Wagner – Guitars

Shaun Glass – Bass

Chuck Wepfer - Lead Guitars
Mike Miczek - Drums

Discography:

Swamped in Gore (1991)

The Bowels of Repugnance (1993)

Repulsive Conception (1995)

Loathing (1997)

Grotesque Blessings (1999)

BROKEN HOPE online:

http://www.brokenhope.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Broken-Hope/44591166983

KINGCROW: Atmospheric Prog Band To Release Fifth Album Via Sensory

The progressive metal aficionados at New Jersey-based Sensory Records this week announce the pending release of the newest album from Italy’sKINGCROW, In Crescendo

While working in a mostly progressive metal direction in the earlier days, KINGCROW has increasingly expanded the scope of their sound to encompass elements of rock, nowadays rounded-out in a culmination of strong atmospheric component similar to Riverside, Porcupine Tree and Pink Floyd but also bearing a heavier, metallic semblance to Opeth and Dream Theater. This is boldly present on the band’s fifth studio full-length, In Crescendo, the new album encompassing nearly an hour over eight epic movements. Produced by the band’s own Diego and Thundra Cafolla at Sound Under Pressure in Rome, the massive album was then mixed by Giampiero Ulacco and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.

Over the past two years KINGCROW has expanded the band’s fanbase through European tours in support of both Redemption and Jon Oliva, in addition to performances at ProgPower Europe and ProgPower USA. Plans for a U.S. tour are being devised for 2013 in support of In Crescendo.

In Crescendo Track Listing:

1. Right Before

2. This Ain’t Another Love Song

3. The Hatch

4. Morning Rain

5. The Drowning Line

6. The Glass Fortress

7. Summer ‘97

8. In Crescendo

KINGCROW Lineup:

Diego Cafolla – guitars

Ivan Nastasi – guitars

Diego Marchesi – vocals

Thundra Cafolla – drums

Francesco D’Errico- bass

Cristian Della Polla – keyboards

http://www.kingcrow.it

KINGCROW: Atmospheric Prog Band To Release Fifth Album Via Sensory

The progressive metal aficionados at New Jersey-based Sensory Records this week announce the pending release of the newest album from Italy’sKINGCROW, In Crescendo

In Crescendo Track Listing:

1. Right Before

2. This Ain’t Another Love Song

3. The Hatch

4. Morning Rain

5. The Drowning Line

6. The Glass Fortress

7. Summer ‘97

8. In Crescendo

KINGCROW Lineup:

Diego Cafolla – guitars

Ivan Nastasi – guitars

Diego Marchesi – vocals

Thundra Cafolla – drums

Francesco D’Errico- bass

Cristian Della Polla – keyboards

http://www.kingcrow.it

https://www.facebook.com/todayisthedayofficial

12/20/12

TODAY IS THE DAY Verifies Extensive North American Spring Tour

Prophetic extreme music trio TODAY IS THE DAY will embark on an enormous North American tour this March and April, and have unleashed the first wave of confirmed dates today.

TODAY IS THE DAY’s upcoming brutal voyage will begin in the Northeast and storm south across the country on the way to SXSW for this year’s official ToneDeaf Touring showcase alongside Orange Goblin, KEN Mode, Mondo Generator and more. After the festivities in Austin the outfit will continue a clockwise path of chaos up through the Northwest and Midwest US and into Canada.

Support for TODAY IS THE DAY throughout most of the venture will be provided by Black Tusk, KEN Mode and Fight Amp. But Black Tusk will drop from the trek after a month on the road, and will be replaced by a special guest to be announced shortly. Additional American and Canadian shows and more action for this year’s SXSW and more will be confirmed soon as well. Stay tuned. In the meantime, the confirmed routing is as follows, with tickets for most of the shows going on sale tomorrow.

Celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2013, TODAY IS THE DAY remains one of the most unique and influential bands of the past two decades. Led by visionary frontman Steve Austin, TITD’s violent but psychedelic attack has received worldwide acclaim ever since the debut album, Supernova, hit in 1993. Nine studio albums have been released on such labels as Amphetamine Reptile and Relapse, and the band’s ever-morphing lineup has included such musicians as Brann Dailor and Bill Kelliher, who would later go on to form Mastodon.

TODAY IS THE DAY has toured the world with Motörhead, Helmet, The Melvins, Morbid Angel, Converge, Napalm Death, Neurosis, Eyehategod, Unsane, Coalesce, and many more. Steve Austin has also made a name as a producer, helping create seminal albums for Lamb of God, Converge, Deadguy, and more. The current lineup sees Austin flanked by with drummer Curran Reynolds (Wetnurse) and bassist Ryan Jones (Wetnurse, Mutilation Rites) — as witnessed on the band’s Kurt Ballou-produced Pain Is A Warning LP, issued in 2011 via Blackmarket Activities — which received critical acclaim and took the band on massive US and European tours including performances at Maryland Deathfest, Roskilde Festival and more.

Stay tuned for continuous updates on TODAY IS THE DAY as the tour draws near.

TODAY IS THE DAY Spring Tour 2013:

3/06/2013 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/07/2013 Middle East Downstairs – Cambridge, MA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp
3/08/2013 The Studio at Webster Hall – New York, NY w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/09/2013 The Barbary – Philadelphia, PA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/10/2013 Mr. Smalls – Pittsburgh, PA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/11/2013 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/12/2013 Backbooth – Orlando, FL w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/13/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/15/2013 Tone Deaf Touring Official SXSW Showcase @ Red 7 – Austin, TX
3/17/2013 Spillover Fest @ Sandbar Cantina – Dallas, TX

3/20/2013 Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/21/2013 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/22/2013 Satellite – Los Angeles, CA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/24/2013 The Catalyst – Santa Cruz, CA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/25/2013 Elbo Room – San Francisco, CA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/26/2013 Rotture – Portland, OR w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/27/2013 The Highline – Seattle, WA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

3/28/2013 The Shakedown – Bellingham, WA w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

4/05/2013 The Aquarium – Fargo, ND w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

4/06/2013 Triple Rock Social Club – Minneapolis, MN w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

4/07/2013 Empty Bottle – Chicago, IL w/ Black Tusk, KEN mode, Fight Amp

4/08/2013 Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI w/ TBA, KEN mode, Fight Amp

4/10/2013 Southgate House Revival – Newport, KY w/ TBA, KEN mode, Fight Amp

4/11/2013 Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, OH w/ TBA, KEN mode, Fight Amp

4/12/2013 Magic Stick – Detroit, MI w/ TBA, KEN mode, Fight Amp

4/13/2013 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON w/ TBA, KEN mode, Fight Amp

4/15/2013 Maverick’s – Ottawa, ON w/ TBA, KEN mode, Fight Amp

http://www.tonedeaftouring.com

EYES SET TO KILL Reaches 1 Million Likes on Facebook;

Releases Demo Song, “True Colors”

December 20, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA) – Last week, EYES SET TO KILL announced that upon reaching 1 million ‘likes’ on thier Facebook page they would release a demo of their song “True Colors.” As of today, the number has been reached and the song has been released. Fans can stream and download the “True Colors” demo here: www.facebook.com/eyessettokill

EYES SET TO KILL will be going into the studio early next year with producer Steve Evetts [Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicide Silence] to work on their next album and debut for Century Media Records. The band has graced the covers of USA Today, and Outburn Magazine, and has been prominently featured in a number of other publications, with inclusions on numerous ‘bands to know’ lists and is a favorite inRevolver Magazine‘s annual “Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock and Metal” issue. With critical acclaim and three previous releases landing on the Billboard Charts, listeners will undoubtedly have lofty expectations for the upcoming EYES SET TO KILL album.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

12/28/12 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Martini Ranch

12/29/12 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rock

For more information on EYES SET TO KILL, please visit:

www.facebook.com/eyessettokill

www.twitter.com/eyessettokill

www.myspace.com/eyessettokill

http://www.sonsoftonatiuh.com
https://www.facebook.com/sonsoftonatiuh
http://www.sonsoftonatiuh.bandcamp.com
http://www.hydro-phonicrecords.com
http://www.facebook.com/southwestterrorfest

SONS OF TONATIUH: New Video Brought To You By Metal Injection

SONS OF TONATIUH bring their slow-roasted sludge sorcery to the screen today via Metal Injection with a video for “Parade Of Sorrow,” the title track to their current full-length, out now through Hydro-Phonic Records. The production was created by Philip Flock in October of 2012 and depicts a world gone critically wrong. Comments the band in a collective statement: “With forgotten souls of the past and the indifference of the future, we continue to inch our way into a void of emptiness and self contempt for humankind. This video is a reflection of that worthlessness we have worked so hard to achieve as a society.”

Point your browser to THIS LOCATION to check it out.

SONS OF TONATIUH released the riff procession that is Parade Of Sorrow this Summer. Recorded in Athens, Georgia by Kyle Spence of Harvey Milk,Parade Of Sorrow continues to harvest critical hails from fans and critics nationally. Skulls N Bones commends the record for having “a heaviness of its own,” Exclaim likens the songs to “sinking in quicksand, but they evoke panicked thrashing rather than resigned, churning misery,” Broken Beard notes that Parade Of Sorrow “is every bit the Eyehategod worship as their self-titled debut, and yet they’ve squeezed this throbbing new pustule so hard there is pus and blood bursting out all over the place,” while The Sludgelord crowns Parade Of Sorrow “another stellar record from another fantastic band.” Metal Maniacs calls the album “infectious — plain and simple,” Sea Of Tranquility agrees, comparing the output to “…a head-on-collision between early Black Sabbath and Eyehategod,” Axes To Grind opines, “the great thing about this offering is the vast expansion of sound that it encompasses, “Mouth for War proclaims Parade of Sorrow “doomy, swampy and frenetic at times…It’s an album that gets under you skin and worms it’s way into you skull. You can’t get rid of it or it’s southern sludge vibe,”and This Is Not A Scene dubs it “…a savagely aggressive, sonically belligerent album that is among the rawest to emerge from the southern USA in the last decade…”

Check out Parade Of Sorrow streaming in its entirety at the official SONS OF TONATIUH bandcamp page HERE.

CRADLE OF FILTH ANNOUNCES HEADLINING “NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2013″ WITH THE FACELESS, DECAPITATED AND THE AGONIST

Ticketless VIP packages available through ArtistArena.com

ENGLAND - The U.K.’s infamous heavy metal act, Cradle of Filth, has announced a headlining February/March North American tour with The Faceless, Decapitated and The Agonist. Cradle of Filth “North American Tour 2013″ will mark the band’s return to North American shores in nearly two years. A list of confirmed dates can be seen below.

Ticketless VIP packages for most dates will go on sale tomorrow (12/21) through ArtistArena.com at:http://packages.artistarena.com/cradleoffilth/. Each package includes a meet-and-greet with the band, signed Cradle of Filth poster and commemorative VIP laminate. General ticket information for Cradle of Filth “North American Tour 2013″ is available online at: http://theorderofthedragon.com/page/on-the-road.

Cradle of Filth is touring in support of The Manticore and Other Horrors, its 10th studio release, out now on Nuclear Blast. The Manticore and Other Horrors entered the Billboard Top 200 at #96 with its first-week sales this fall.

Fans can order The Manticore and Other Horrors online via the Nuclear Blast web-store at:http://bit.ly/cofnbusa and digitally through iTunes at: http://bit.ly/cofhoritun. Click here: http://bit.ly/cofspecialsto find out where you can purchase The Manticore and Other Horrors at a local music retailer.

The band’s latest music video for “Frost on her Pillow,” directed by Stuart Birchall, can be seen on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/9Nw_9meXYic.

Lyric videos for two additional new songs, “Manticore”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGxF0eDNWwQand “For your Vulgar Delectation”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDgouqQrctk, are also streaming online.

Stay tuned for more information on Cradle of Filth and the impending North American tour, and be sure to upload band photos, CoF art, tattoos and more at: https://www.webdoc.com/documents/C5697C31-3CD0-0001-55B7-1AB486801B96.

Cradle of Filth “North American Tour 2013″ dates…

2/22 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
2/23 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium
2/24 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theater Of Living Arts
2/27 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
2/28 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House Of Blues
3/01 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
3/03 – Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
3/04 – Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
3/06 – W. Hollywood, CA @ House Of Blues
3/07 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
3/08 – Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
3/09 – San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues
3/10 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
3/12 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
3/13 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
3/14 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
3/16 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
3/20 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
3/21 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
3/22 – Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues
3/23 – Detroit, MI @ St Andrews Hall
3/25 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
3/26 – Guelph, ON @ Guelph Concert Theatre

Cradle of Filth online…

http://www.cradleoffilth.com

http://www.theorderofthedragon.com

http://www.facebook.com/cradleoffilth

http://www.youtube.com/cradleoffilth

http://www.twitter.com/OfficialCoF

http://www.nuclearblastusa.com

NEUROSIS Authenticates Additional 2013 Live Actions

Details On Vinyl Pressing Of Honor Found In Decay Released

NEUROSIS continues to confirm new live actions in support of the band’s tenth studio opus, Honor Found In Decay.

Following recent announcements on the outfit’s upcoming performances in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle, NEUROSIS have just proclaimed additional 2013 on-stage manifestations, with new shows in Brooklyn and Philadelphia planned for January, as well as Denver and Austin in February. Support acts for these new concerts are all being confirmed now, in addition to even more live performances.

The band has also been confirmed for 2013’s installment of the massive Hellfest festival in Clisson, France. The immense gathering runs from June 21st through 23rd, and will see NEUROSIS sharing the stage with Kiss, ZZ Top, Down, Bad Religion, At The Gates, Kreator and hundreds more.

A release date and further details on the anticipated vinyl edition of Honor Found In Decay have also been disclosed this week. This deluxe 2xLP pressing of the album will be unleashed February 5th in North America, February 8th in Germany/Benelux/Finland and February 11th in the UK/World, via Relapse Records/Neurot Recordings, and will be packaged in a gorgeous Stoughton tip-on gatefold jacket and accompanied by a stunning 16-page LP-sized booklet. The audio was cut directly from the original studio master tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl, which will be available in five different colors: 2000 on black, 1000 on translucent smoke grey, 500 on translucent yellow, 500 on translucent orange, and 100 on clear, not available to the public.

Preorders can be placed via Neurot and Relapse now!

NEUROSIS Honor Found In Decay Live Actions:

12/29/2012 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA w/ Rwake, USX, Primate [info]

12/30/2012 The Metro – Chicago, IL w/ Bloodiest, The Atlas Moth [info]

1/04/2013 Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA w/ Savage Republic, Ides of Gemini [info]

1/05/2013 Showbox at the Market – Seattle, WA w/ Tragedy, Black Breath, Stoneburner [info]

1/19/2013 Brooklyn Masonic Temple - Brooklyn, NY [info]

1/20/2013 Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA

2/16/2013 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO [info]

2/17/2013 Emo’s East – Austin, TX

6/21/2013 Hellfest – Clisson, France [info]

http://www.neurosis.com

http://www.facebook.com/officialneurosis

http://www.neurotrecordings.com

http://www.facebook.com/neurotrecordings

http://www.facebook.com/terrorhardcore

TERROR announces co-headlining tour with H2O; new album, ‘Live By The Code,’ due out early 2013

This February 2013, TERROR will co-headline a tour with H2O. Featuring BACKTRACK and CODE ORANGE KIDS as support, the trek begins in Washington, DC and weaves throughout North America before ending in Richmond, VA. See below for all upcoming tour dates.

TERROR and H2O co-headlining tour dates feat. BACKTRACK, CODE ORANGE KIDS

Fri/Feb-01 – Washington, DC – Rock N Roll Hotel
Sat/Feb-02 – Wilmington, NC – Soapbox
Sun/Feb-03 – Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn
Mon/Feb-04 – Jacksonville, FL – Phoenix Taproom
Tue/Feb-05 – Miami, FL – Churchill’s Pub
Wed/Feb-06 – Ybor City, FL – Crowbar
Fri/Feb-08 – Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s Downstairs
Sat/Feb-09 – Dallas, TX – TBD – see ParadeofFlesh.com
Sun/Feb-10 – San Antonio, TX - The Ten Eleven
Mon/Feb-11 – Albuquerque, NM - Gasworks *
Tue/Feb-12 – Mesa, AZ – The Underground
Wed/Feb-13 – San Diego, CA – The Epicentre
Thu/Feb-14 – Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy
Fri/Feb-15 – San Francisco, CA – Thee Parkside **
Sat/Feb-16 – Portland, OR - Backspace Café **
Sun/Feb-17 – Tacoma, WA – The Lochs (Tough Love Fest) **
Mon/Feb-18 – Twin Falls, ID - Radio Rondevoo **
Tue/Feb-19 – Sandy, UT – The Black Lion **
Wed/Feb-20 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater ***
Thu/Feb-21 – Omaha, NE - Slowdown ****
Fri/Feb-22 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
Sat/Feb-23 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop
Sun/Feb-24 – Detroit, MI – Magic Stick
Mon/Feb-25 – Pittsburgh, PA – Altar Bar
Tue/Feb-26 – Buffalo, NY – The Funeral Home
Wed/Feb-27 – Albany, NY – Bogies
Thu/Feb-28 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Sat/Mar-02 – Reading, PA - Reverb (Keystone HC Jam)
Sun/Mar-03 – Richmond, VA – Kingdom

*=TERROR, CODE ORANGE KIDS only

**=TERROR and BANE co-headlining show with BACKTRACK, CODE ORANGE KIDS

***= TERROR and BANE co-headlining show with BACKTRACK, CODE ORANGE KIDS, CRUEL HAND

****= TERROR, BACKTRACK, CODE ORANGE KIDS only

After releasing 2010′s Keepers of the Faith, TERROR is now ready to give fans a new album next year. Recorded by Chad Gilbert (NEW FOUND GLORY, SHAI HULUD) and mixed by Matt Hyde (HATEBREED, SLAYER), this upcoming full-length, Live By The Code, will be due out in early 2013– stay tuned for more news about this release coming soon!

TERROR online:

http://www.keepersofthefaithhc.com/

http://www.terrorlahc.com/
http://www.myspace.com/terror
http://twitter.com/terrorhardcore
http://www.merchconnectioninc.com/collections/terror

H2O online:

http://www.facebook.com/H2Ogo

http://www.h2ogo.com

http://h2omerch.com

http://www.bridge9.com/h2o

GLORYHAMMER: For the Glory of Dundee

ALESTORM Mastermind Christopher Bowes ist bereit, die schottischen Highlands mit seiner neuen Band GLORYHAMMER zu erobern.

“Hallo Kameraden und Freunde,

heute können wir bekanntgeben, dass GLORYHAMMER’s Debüt “Tales from the Kingdom of Fife” am 29. März 2013 über Napalm Records erscheinen wird. Wir freuen uns auch sehr darüber, dass wir euch das Artwork präsentieren können – handgemalt von Dan Goldsworthy, der auch schon Cover für ACCEPT, HELL, SYLOSIS angefertigt hat. Das Kunstwerk zeigt den großen Helden Angus McFife, der auf sich auf einer ruhmreichen Reise durch die vereisten Highlands befindet und dabei den Hammer of Glory schwingt. Ein wahrhaftig großartiges Kunstwerk – ich bin sicher, dass ihr mir da zustimmt. Außerdem können wir euch zum ersten Mal die Tracklist des Albums präsentieren:

1. Anstruther’s Dark Prophecy
2. The Unicorn Invasion of Dundee
3. Angus McFife
4. Quest for the Hammer of Glory
5. Magic Dragon
6. Silent Tears of Frozen Princess
7. Amulet of Justice
8. Hail to Crail
9. Beneath Cowdenbeath
10. The Epic Rage of Furious Thunder

Es wird auch eine “Limited First Pressing Heroic Edition” des Albums geben, die in einem luxuriösen Digipak mit unterschiedlichem Artwork und dem Bonus Track “Wizards!” erscheint. Wie der Name schon sagt, wird es diese Version nur in einer limiterten Auflage geben, deshalb holt euch euer Album schnell! FOR THE GLORY OF DUNDEE!”

ALESTORM mastermind Christopher Bowes is ready to conquer the Scottish highlands with his new band GLORYHAMMER!

“Greetings my friends and fellow warriors,

today we can announce that GLORYHAMMER’s debut abum “Tales from the Kingdom of Fife” will be released on March 29th 2013, through Napalm Records. We are also thrilled to show to you the album artwork, painstakingly handcrafted by Dan Goldsworthy (responsible for the album covers of ACCEPT, HELL, SYLOSIS, and many more). The art depicts the great hero Angus McFife, questing valiantly through the frozen highlands, wielding the Hammer of Glory. A truly magnificent piece, I’m sure you’ll agree. We can also reveal to you for the first time, the tracklisting of the album:

There will also be a “Limited First Pressing Heroic Edition” of the album, presented in a luxurious digipak format with alternate artwork, featuring the bonus track “Wizards!”. Like the name suggests, this version will only be available in limited quantities, so get your copy fast! FOR THE GLORY OF DUNDEE!”

GLORYHAMMER @FACEBOOK

SUMMONING: New Vinyl Available

SUMMONING Fans! Um die Wartezeit auf das neue Album der österreichischen Epic Black Metal Legende zu verkürzen, haben wir hart gearbeitet und können euch nun das 2001 veröffentlichte Meisterwerk “Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame” zum ERSTEN Mal auf Vinyl präsentieren.

Ihr könnt ab sofort die streng limitierten Editionen in unserem Online-Shop vorbestellen. Das Album erscheint in zwei Ausführungen – limitiert auf 200 Stück im DLP Gatefold goldenes Vinyl + eine von Protector unterschriebene Autogrammkarte und limitiert auf 300 Stück DLP Gatefold gelbes Vinyl ohne die Autogrammkarte.

SUMMONING fans! To shorten the wait for the new album of Austria´s Epic Black Metal legend, we worked hard for you and can proudly announce the release of the band’s 2001 masterpiece “Let Mortal Heroes Sing Your Fame” for the FIRST time ever on vinyl!

You can now pre-order these strictly limited DLP colored gatefold editions through our online shop! The album is available in two editions – limited to 200 copies DLP gatefold gold vinyl + hand signed photo card by Protector himself and limited to 300 copies DLP gatefold yellow vinyl without the photo card.

SUMMONING Vinyl

NAPALM RECORDS: Exclusive X-Mas Compilation

Jedes Jahr kommt der Weihnachtsmann und bringt Geschenke, da lässt sich auch Captain Napalm nicht lumpen und bringt euch zum Fest einen Labelsampler, der sich gewaschen hat. Der Sampler beinhaltet 15 Singles der aktuellsten Napalm Veröffentlichungen von Bands wie TIAMAT, THE SWORD oder GRAVE DIGGER und ist nur digital zum Topppreis auf allen gängigen MP3 Shops zu haben. Nimm das, “Last Christmas”!

Every year at Christmas, Santa Claus brings us presents and that’s why Captain Napalm will follow this generous tradition and presents the fans with an exclusive label compilation. The sampler offers 15 singles from Napalm’s current artists like TIAMAT, GAVE DIGGER, THE SORROW and many more. The compilation is available digitally for a great price at numerous digital vendors. Take that, “Last Christmas”!

NAPALM @FACEBOOK

THE SWORD: On Tour in Europe

THE SWORD gehen im Januar auf Europatour mit ihren Labekollegen LONELY KAMEL als Support!

THE SWORD on European tour in January with special guest LONELY KAMEL!

06.01.13 UK – Wolverhampton / Slade Rooms
07.01.13 UK – Glasgow / ABC 2
08.01.13 UK – Manchester / Academy 3
09.01.13 UK – Bristol / Fleece
10.01.13 UK – London / Underworld
12.01.13 BE – Antwerp / Trix
13.01.13 NL – Nijmegen / Doornroosje
14.01.13 DE – Cologne / Underground
15.01.13 DE – Berlin / Magnet
16.01.13 DE – Hamburg / Logo
18.01.13 SE – Gothenburg / Sticky Fingers
19.01.13 SE – Stockholm / Debaser
21.01.13 FI – Helsinki / Tavastia
22.01.13 FI – Tampere / Klubi
24.01.13 NO – Oslo / John Dee
25.01.13 SE – Karlstad / Rockbaren
26.01.13 SE – Malmö / Debaser
27.01.13 DK – Copenhagen / Little Vega

THE SWORD Official Website

12/19/12

GODHUNTER Films Video And Confirms Winter 2013 Tour Assault; Band Unleashes New Split Vinyl Release

Tucson sludgetroopers GODHUNTER recently wrapped-up filming a self-financed video for their crushing anthem “Wolves Of The North.”

After making its initial appearance on the band’s 2011-released Wolves EP, more recently “Wolves Of The North” reared its ugly head on GODHUNTER’s self-released split 7” with hometown cohorts Inoculara. The split was pressed on off-white wax, with cover artwork by Matt “Zip” Howard, and interior art by Hoss, limited to only three-hundred hand-numbered copies. The video is currently going through final edits in preparation for its release in January.

The “Wolves Of The North” video will be released just in time for GODHUNTER’s newly-confirmed 2013 Winter Tour, sponsored by Acid Reflux Records and Earsplit. Broken into multiple treks between mid-January and mid-March, the quintet will thunder through the Southwestern states and then head back down towards the Gulf Coast, on their way to raid SXSW 2013 for several dates before trekking back to Arizona. Further confirmations will be announced as the dates are finalized in the coming weeks.

GODHUNTER also confirms that indie digital label Moshpit Tragedy will be re-releasing theWolves EP digitally, and will also be handling the digital sales of the act’s upcoming City Of Dust LP later in 2013. The proceeds from these digital sales will be donated to an animal-based charity. The band will enter Arcane Digital Studios in Chandler, Arizona (Exhumed, Misery Index, Phobia) this Summer with producer Ryan Butler (Landmine Marathon, Unruh) to record City Of Dust; a concept album about life and death in a decaying desert shithole of a hometown.

GODHUNTER Winter Tour 2013:
1/17/2013 Billy O’s – Ventura, CA
1/18/2013 Max Steiner’s – Long Beach, CA
1/19/2013 The Palms – Twentynine Palms, CA
2/06/2013 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
2/08/2013 Rocky Point Cantina – Phoenix, AZ
2/09/2013 The Kitty – Lake Havasu, AZ
2/23/2013 BleedBleed House – Prescott, AZ
3/01/2013 Yayo Tacos – Las Vegas, NV
3/02/2013 The Big House – Flagstaff, AZ
3/03/2013 Hooligan’s – Albuquerque, NM
3/04/2013 Seventh Circle – Denver, CO
3/05/2013 The Zodiac – Colorado Springs, CO
3/06/2013 Jake’s Backroom – Lubbock, TX
3/07/2013 TBA – Dallas, TX
3/08/2013 Wild Salmon – Lafayette, LA
3/09/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA
3/10/2013 TBA – Houston, TX
3/11-13/2013 SXSW – Austin, TX
3/14/2013 Green Room – Las Cruces, NM
3/15/2013 House Of Rock – El Paso, TX
3/16/2013 The Rock – Tucson, AZ

http://godhunter.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/godhuntertucson666
https://twitter.com/godhuntertucson
http://godhunter.bigcartel.com

ALPHA TIGER offers free track download, reveals details about upcoming album

DANKO JONES and VOLBEAT Add Four More Dates to Spring Touring Schedule

DANKO JONES just added four more dates to their expansive Spring 2013 tour with headliners Volbeat! Stops in Medicine Hat, AB, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL and Toronto, ON have been added— all new information is listed below in bold amongst all existing tour dates.DANKO JONES will perform as direct support throughout the tour.

The first single cut from the band’s new album Rock And Roll Is Black And Blue, ‘Just A Beautiful Day’, is now DANKO JONES ’s biggest single in the US to date! Since last week, the track climbed from #32 to #29 on the Active Rock charts. To purchase the new album visit iTunesor Amazon, or stream it on Spotify!

DANKO JONES at Banana 101.5’s “End of the World Party”

12/21 Flint, MI @ Holiday Inn Gateway Center (Buy tickets)

DANKO JONES 2013 Direct Support Tour Dates with Volbeat:

NEW DATES IN BOLD

3/06 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom

3/07 Oklahoma City, OK Diamond Ballroom

3/09 San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum

3/10 El Paso, TX Speaking Rock Entertainment Center

3/11 Lubbock, TX Lonestar Pavilion

3/12 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre

3/14 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues at Mandalay Bay

3/15 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues

3/16 Anaheim, CA House of Blues

3/17 Reno, NV Knitting Factory

3/19 Boise, ID Revolution Center

3/20 Missoula, MT The Wilma Theater

3/22 Seattle, WA Showbox At The Market

3/23 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory

3/24 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall

3/25 Prince George, BC CN Centre

3/27 Dawson Creek, BC EnCana Events Centre

3/28 Edmonton, AB Shaw Conference Centre

3/29 Medicine Hat, AB Cypress Center

3/30 Regina, SK Brandt Centre

4/01 Saskatoon, SK Credit Union Center

4/02 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre

4/03 Minneapolis, MN Mill City Nights

4/05 Chicago, IL Aragon Ballroom

4/06 Ft. Wayne, IN Piere’s

4/07 Toronto, ON Sound Academy

4/09 New York, NY Best Buy Theatre

4/10 Baltimore, MD Rams Head

4/11 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero

Make sure to keep up with DANKO JONES online:

www.dankojones.com

www.facebook.com/dankojones

www.twitter.com/dankojones

Hailed by the international metal scene for their 2011 debut Man Or Machine (Sonic Attack Records) and for their celebrated appearances at various European festivals, ALPHA TIGER has quickly become one of Germany’s hottest heavy metal newcomers. Due to epic compositions, catchy hooks and Stephan Dietrich’s powerful vocals (which are reminiscent of QUEENSRYCHE’s Geoff Tate and HELLOWEEN’s Michael Kiske in their heyday), the band succeeded in living up to the positive feedback and is now ready to unleash their new album, Beneath The Surface!

All lyrical topics on Beneath The Surface are represented in the stunning cover artwork, which was created by Hungarian designer Peter Tikos (who also worked with the band on the Man Or Machine cover). Beneath The Surface was recorded this past summer at Berlin’s Musicflash studio, engineered by Mirco Godi Hildmann, and mixed and mastered by Andreas Hilbert. See below for the worldwide release dates for the album:

Beneath The Surface release dates:

USA / CANADA: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 **digital only, European CD/LP imports available through CM Distro**

ALPHA TIGER is now offering a free download of the album track “We Came From The Gutter” as a special Christmas gift for fans. To download the track, click here. Fans can also watch the video for the first single, “From Outer Space,” here.

Beneath The Surface track-listing:

Intro
The Alliance
From Outer Space
Waiting For A Sign
Beneath The Surface
Along The Rising Sun
Eden Lies in Ruins
Rain
Crescent Moon
We Came From The Gutter

ALPHA TIGER just finished a European tour as direct support for W.A.S.P., and they will play a couple of special release shows in 2013. See below for all upcoming tour dates.

ALPHA TIGER live

26.01.2013 – Dresden – Chemiefabrik (Germany)

01.02.2013 – Weinheim – Café Central (Germany)

02.02.2013 – München – Backstage (Germany)

23.02.2013 – Köln – MTC (Germany)

12.07 – 13.07.2013 – Bang Your Head Festival

01.08 – 03.08.2013 – Wacken Open Air

ALPHA TIGER online:

http://www.facebook.com/AlphaTigerBand

http://www.alphatiger.de

VANDERBUYST: Hard Rock Trio Pillage Dutch Alternative Charts With #1 Position

Flying Dutchmen, the third full-length from classic/hard rock trio VANDERBUYST, this week entered the Dutch Alternative Top 30 at the #1 position in its first week! Additionally, the band raided the regular Dutch Album Top 100 at #33 and was the third highest new entry in the official Album chart. (behind Green Day and Bruno Mars). This marks the first time since Sleeze Beez back in 1990 that a Dutch hard rock band entered the Dutch Album Charts!

Stream Flying Dutchmen in its entirety, view the official video for “Flying Dutchman” from the LP and tons more at the Ván Records YouTube channel.

European audiences can check out VANDERBUYST on an extensive tour to promote Flying Dutchmen this month and into 2013, with additional tour dates to be confirmed in the coming weeks. The official Dutch release party will take place on December 20th in Mezz-Breda. This concert will be recorded in its entirety by leading Benelux music e-zine 3voor12.nl and broadcast January 3rd on 3FM National Radio and viewed on 101tv.nl January 4th! Stay tuned.

VANDERBUYST Confirmed Live Schedule:

12/20/2012 Mezz – Breda, Netherlands [record release show]

12/21/2012 Jonosh – Asten-Heusden, Netherlands

12/22/2012 Braindead Fest @ De Buze – Steenwijk, Netherlands

12/23/2012 K17 – Berlin, Germany

12/27/2012 Ekko – Utrecht, Netherlands

12/28/2012 Sounds – Tilburg, Netherlands (in-store, acoustic show, 17:00)

12/28/2012 013 – Tilburg, Netherlands

12/29/2012 Elektra – Sliedrecht, Netherlands

12/30/2012 The RockTemple – Kerkrade, Netherlands

1/05/2013 Hedon – Zwolle, Netherlands

1/12/2013 De Pul – Uden, Netherlands

1/18/2013 ‘t paard van Troje – Den haag Netherlands

1/25/2013 Romein – Leeuwarden, Netherlands

1/26/2013 t Beest – Goes, Netherlands

Recently released on December 7th by German cult label Ván Records (Soulfood Distribution), Flying Dutchmen was recorded, mixed and mastered by Pieter “Pidah” Kloos at The Void Studio in Eindhoven (The Devil’s Blood, Motorpsycho). The record has reaped critical acclaim since its release, elevating the VANDERBUYST name to new levels worldwide.

Vanderbuyst has played over two hundred forty shows in sixteen countries over the the last three-and-a-half years. They provided main support for bands like Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Michael Schenker and more in 2012, including an extensive European tour with Saxon, and even shared e.g. the main stage of Hellfest 2012 with Mötley Crüe, Blue Öyster Cult and and Ozzy Osbourne.

With the release of Flying Dutchmen, VANDERBUYST continue their tireless quest to save the world from flaccid riffs, restoring the heart and soul to hard rock without any gimmicks or ironic hipster attitude.

http://www.vanderbuyst.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vanderbuyst/100980883276480

http://www.van-records.de

http://www.facebook.com/vanrecs

12/18/12

RWAKE Announce Year-End Shows

Arkansas’ backwoods doomsayers RWAKE have announced a series of year-end shows to close out 2012. The festivities will commence December 19 in the band’s hometown of Little Rock. The band will then hit Nashville on December 28 and wrap up with a special show in Atlanta with Neurosis, Primate and US Christmas on December 29.
RWAKE recently premiered their disturbingly controversial new video for “It Was Beautiful, But Now It’s Sour” via Noisey at this LOCATION. The 12-minute short film, directed by Danish horror aficionado Casper Haugegaard, features devastating slow motion close-ups of actual pig fetuses being absolutely annihilated by a variety of implements.

RWAKE released Rest, their first album in over four years, last year to immense critical acclaim. The harrowingly beautiful progressive/doom/sludge masterpiece is currently available for streaming HERE.

RWAKE Tour Dates:

12/19/2012 White Water Tavern – Little Rock, AR w/ Sound of the Mountain, Peckerwolf
12/28/2012 Exit In – Nashville, TN w/ Forest of Tygers, Hellbender
12/29/2012 The Masquerade (upstairs) – Atlanta, GA w/ Neurosis, US Christmas, Primate [Tickets]

“…ingenious, forward-thinking metal.” — Pitchfork

“Uncompromising and true, the band led by vocalist CT…have never wavered from their goal: exacting sonic hell on the listener.” — Metal Army America

“It’s profoundly ugly music capable of great catharsis and, therefore, great beauty.” — Austin American Statesman

“…dementedly brilliant.” — Rock Sound

“The most dangerous thing to come out of Arkansas since Bill Clinton’s libido” – Terrorizer

http://www.facebook.com/RwakeBand

DEVOURMENT: Title And Cover Art Of Relapse Debut Revealed

DEVOURMENT, one of the most brutal death metal acts on the planet, this week reveals the title and cover art for the outfit’s highly anticipated new album, due early next year via Relapse Records.

The fourth studio full-length from Dallas, Texas-based DEVOURMENT, Conceived In Sewage was recorded at Mana Recordings in St. Petersburg, Florida with legendary death metal icon Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal, Morbid Angel). The album promises to be their heaviest, most crushing release to date combining DEVOURMENT’s signature, hate-fueled death metal with their notorious, monstrously slamming brutality. In reference to previous releases from the band, Stereokiller has referred to the band as “a pure assault on your auditory senses,” with Teufel’s Tomb stating “DEVOURMENT have a simple goal; to put your teeth on the curb and stomp on your head.”

Conceived In Sewage will see release on February 19th in North America, February 22nd in Benelux, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Finland, and February 25 in the UK and rest of the world. The album’s disgusting NSFW artwork, created by Toshihiro Egawa (Cryptopsy, Defeated Sanity), and the very first auditory punishment from Conceived In Sewage can be acquired RIGHT HERE.
Stay tuned for further details and music on the new album and DEVOURMENT live updates to be announced over the coming weeks. Promos ofConceived In Sewage will be made available in early January.

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DEATH WOLF announces release date for new album, ‘II: Black Armoured Death’

A distant howling heralds the arrival of the wolf!

DEATH WOLF has now announced that their second studio album, II: Black Armoured Death, will be released on February 18th in Europe and on February 19th in North America via Century Media Records. Besides the DANZIG-influenced material in the vein of the songs on DEATH WOLF’s self-titled debut album, fans can also expect II: Black Armoured Death to cover a wide musical spectrum that will surely be worth a listen for every fan of dark sinister punk rock with a metal edge. See below for the album’s track-listing:

II: Black Armoured Death track-listing:

Noche De Brujas
World Serpent
Lord Of Putrefaction
Darkness Of Hel
Sudden Bloodletter
Malice Striker
Night Stalker
Luciferian Blood Covenant
Black Armoured Death
Death Wolf March
Little Black Angel
Snake Mountain
Rothenburg

In addition to II: Black Armoured Death, DEATH WOLF will also be releasing a new 7″,Bloodscent, this month. Featuring different arrangements of two tracks on II: Black Armoured Death, this limited 7″ will be hand-numbered and pressed on white wax– and only available at CM Distro and on the road this February/March on DEATH WOLF’s tour with MARDUK, MOONSPELL and INQUISITION. Stay tuned for more information aboutBloodscent and this upcoming tour coming soon!

DEATH WOLF online:

http://www.deathwolf.net/

CLUTCH Reveal Album Artwork for Earth Rocker

Announce Initial North American Tour Dates

First Taste of New Music to Come on Christmas Eve!

With a little bit more than three months left before the release of CLUTCH‘s highly anticipated new studio effort Earth Rocker, the band has officially unveiled the album’s artwork and has announced the initial dates for the first leg of the North American Earth Rocker world tour.

The artwork was created by Nick Lakiotes, long time CLUTCH art director, who has worked on previous efforts including: Robot Hive/Exodus and Strange Cousins From the West.

CLUTCH has announced the initial dates for the first leg of the North American Earth Rocker world tour. The dates kick off March 8^th in Cincinnati, OH and are currently slated to run through March 24^th in Anaheim, CA. Support on these dates will be provided by Orange Goblin, Lionize and Kyng. Tickets for fan club members go on sale today via Pro-Rock.com and tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday December 21^st. Look for more dates to be announced in the coming weeks.

Before they hit the road for their annual Holiday run, CLUTCH will be headlining the KBPI “When Hell Freezes Over” show this Friday night December 21^st in Denver, CO at the Fillmore Auditorium. To get more information on the show and to purchase tickets visithttp://bit.ly/SyLxpD.

CLUTCH’s Holiday tour dates kick off December 26^th in Washington, DC and conclude with a special New Year’s Eve performance in Worcester, MA at The Palladium.

Fans can keep up on the progress of Earth Rocker by visiting the new websitewww.earthrocker.com. The website is a hub dedicated to all things Earth Rocker. This Christmas Evewww.earthrocker.com will debut a live video of the title track Earth Rocker, which was recorded live at The Machine Shop. Fans can expect to see frequent updates including photos, videos from the studio, song title announcements and samples of new songs.

In addition to the new website CLUTCH has joined the world of twitter. Follow CLUTCHon Twitter @ClutchOfficial.

KBPI “When Hell Freezes Over” Radio Show

12/21: Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium - Tickets

Holiday Tour With Mondo Generator, Saviors and Wino

12/26: Washington DC @ 9:30 Club – SOLD OUT!

12/27: Asheville NC @ The Orange Peel - Tickets

12/28: Lexington KY @ Buster’s Billiards & Backroom - Tickets

12/29: Columbus OH @ Newport Music Hall - Tickets

12/30: Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock - Tickets on Sale Friday

12/31: Worcester MA @ The Palladium - Tickets

Earth Rocker European Tour

1/21: Press Day in London, UK

1/22: London, UK @ Koko – SOLD OUT!

1/23: Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg - Tickets

1/24: Press Day in Paris, FR

1/25: Paris, FR @ La Maroquinerie – SOLD OUT!

1/26: Stuttgart, GER @ Universum - Tickets

1/27: Munchen, GER @ Backstage Club - Tickets

1/28: Press Day in Berlin, GER

1/29: Berlin, GER @ Lido - Tickets

1/30: Press Day in Cologne, GER

1/31: Cologne, GER @ Luxor - Tickets

2/1: Brussels, BE @ VK - Tickets

2/2: Hamburg, GER @ Logo – SOLD OUT!

2/3: Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio - Tickets

2/4: Press Day in Oslo, NO

2/5: Oslo, NO @ Parkteateret - Tickets

2/6: Press Day in Stockholm, SWE

2/7: Stockholm, SWE @ Tyrol - Tickets

Earth Rocker North American World Tour

3/8: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

3/9: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

3/10: Sauget, IL @ Pop’s

3/11: Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s Cantina Ballroom

3/12: Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom

3/14: Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom

3/18: Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep

3/19: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

3/21: Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues

3/22: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee

3/23: Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Café Las Vegas

3/24: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

Follow CLUTCH on Twitter @ClutchOfficial

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For More Info Visit:

http://www.pro-rock.com

http://www.earthrocker.com

http://weathermakermusic.com/

70000TONS OF METAL Announce All-Star Jam Hosted By Jeff Waters!

The holidays are around the corner, and the folks at 70000TONS OF METAL have revealed a special present! So here it is: Canadian Guitar Mastermind Jeff Waters will host “JAMMING WITH WATERS IN INTERNATIONAL WATERS”, the official 70000TONS OF METAL All-Star Jam! And they want to have your input! Head over to the official 70000TONS OF METAL Facebook page at:http://www.facebook.com/pages/70000tons/107567389067 and give your feedback on which of the musicians on board you would like to participate in the most incredible jam session the Metal world has ever seen. And guess what? You can even join in yourself! Ever wanted to jam with Jeff Waters in International Waters? You can do so, but only on 70000TONS OF METAL, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise!

Just imagine: In January 2013, 40 Heavy Metal bands and 2,000 fans from all over the World will go to the Caribbean to take over the luxury cruise ship “Majesty of the Seas” for 5 days and 4 nights. Book your cabin now at www.70000tons.com and be part of Heavy Metal History made in the Caribbean once again on 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original Metal Cruise: Home of the biggest open air stage to sail the oceans!

They spare no expense to remove the seats in front of the stage in the theater, or do you really like seated Heavy Metal shows? This is 70000TONS OF METAL, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise where you enjoy unrestricted festival access to all live shows on board. And don’t forget, every band plays twice! There are also Clinics, Work-Shops, the infamous 70000TONS OF METAL Karaoke, Bars that never close, you heard right: They don’t close! Two full days at Sea, a fun-and-sun-filled day on a beautiful Caribbean Island and an opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the Artists that all join us for the entire trip. It’s like everyone has a backstage pass!

The following 27 out of 40 bands have already been announced:

ANACRUSIS
ANGRA
ARKONA
DELAIN
DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER
DORO
DRAGONFORCE
ENSIFERUM
EVERGREY
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
GOTTHARD
HEIDEVOLK
HELLOWEEN
HELSTAR
IMMOLATION
IN FLAMES
KREATOR
LACUNA COIL
METAL CHURCH (Reunion Show)
NILE
RAGE and LINGUA MORTIS ORCHESTRA
SABATON
SUBWAY TO SALLY
TIAMAT
TURISAS
TÝR
UNEXPECT

What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check outhttp://www.70000tons.com/ for more information.

Joel Grind’s The YELLOWGOAT Sessions: First Single Unleashed

Gristle up your holiday caroling with “Cross Damnation,” the first single from Joel Grind’s The YELLOWGOAT Sessions offering. Recorded as a Toxic Holocaust return-to-form of sorts (think the Critical Mass demo). The YELLOWGOAT Sessions are raw, unrefined, reverbed out, distorted to hell and violently delicious.

Comments Joel Grind of the release: “I decided to not call this a Toxic Holocaust record for a few reasons. The main one being that Toxic has sort of morphed from being a solo project to now being a full band. That’s not saying you won’t see other ‘solo’ Toxic material, but for right now it’s definitely a solid band. Also, this record is definitely less thrash and more dirty rock ‘n’ roll. Finally, I didn’t want to just slap the Toxic name on it to sell it. I recorded this because I was anxious to record something like this again without over thinking things.”

“Cross Damnation” is currently available as a free download with the optional suggested donation of $1.00 from Joel Grind’s Official Page or Nimbit Music.

The full album will be released digitally January 15, 2013 with vinyl to follow in late February via Acid Rat Records. You can preview the entire album here at THIS LOCATION.

http://joelgrind.bandcamp.com

http://www.nimbitmusic.com/joelgrind

THE RELAPSE SYMPHONY Debut Lyric Video on RevolverMag.com

Time’s Running Out EP Available Now on Standby Records.

THE RELAPSE SYMPHONY may have originated from Washington DC but their style, image, sound and attitude are straight from the Sunset Strip in its debaucherousfilled heyday. The five-song Time’s Running Out EP which was released on December 4^th via Standby Records has announced their arrival to the world with passion and intensity, issuing a warning to pretenders that THE RELAPSE SYMPHONY means business. The EP can be ordered through Amazon and iTunes.

The band recently completed work on a lyric video for the song “Panic (Time’s Running Out)”. Today the video is receiving its exclusive premiere courtesy of Revolver Magazine. Head over to RevolverMag.com and get a first glimpse at the new video HERE.

Check out a full stream of Time’s Running Out in its entirety courtesy of Guitar World HERE.

THE RELAPSE SYMPHONY combine the bombastic, emotive theatrics of My Chemical Romance, the unstoppably melodic but jagged punk hooks of Green Day and the forceful, confident and party-going atmosphere of Skid Row in a way that’s fresh and original. They’ve taken these components and structured a sound that sounds as vital today as “Youth Gone Wild” back in the day. It’s the sound of the greatest bands of yesterday colliding with the anxiousness of today. THE RELAPSE SYMPHONY is combustible and ready to ignite across the globe.

Lineup:

Bret Von Dehl – Vocals
JC Charles – Guitar
Alex Foxx – Guitar
Brandon Kile – Bass
Tyler Gloyd – Drums

For More Info Visit:

http://www.facebook.com/TheRelapseSymphony

https://twitter.com/RelapseSymphony

http://www.standbyrecords.net/

http://www.facebook.com/standbyrecords

12/17/12

Your Trip Of A Lifetime Begins In 6 Weeks!

After almost getting lost in the rough waters of the North Sea, 70000TONS OF METAL, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, was drawn to The Netherlands by some symphonic sounds… the sound of DELAIN! As every year they need some Dutch on board… hang on, the Dutch? Aren’t they a real HEIDEVOLK?

So who will be the last lucky 13 on board, and what the hell are their scouting parties in Eastern Europe and freezing cold Canada doing?

Just imagine: In January 2013, 40 Heavy Metal bands and 2,000 fans from all over the World will go to the Caribbean to take over the luxury cruise ship “Majesty of the Seas” for 5 days and 4 nights. Book your cabin now at www.70000tons.com and be part of Heavy Metal History made in the Caribbean once again on 70000TONS OF METAL, The Original Metal Cruise: Home of the biggest open air stage to sail the oceans!

The following 27 out of 40 bands have already been announced:

What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check outhttp://www.70000tons.com/ for more information.

SCION A/V METAL is proud to present the label showcase for the legendary EARACHE RECORDS at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on Saturday January 12th, 2013 featuring performances from OCEANO, VEKTOR, BONDED BY BLOOD and WHITE WIZZARD.

This event will coincide with the 25th ANNIVERSARY of the groundbreaking Nottingham, England based label, which has been at the forefront of bringing countless legendary and pioneering acts of extreme metal and beyond to the world.

The tickets for this event are FREE with RSVP at the link below.

http://www.scionav.com/event/503/Oceano,-Vektor,-Bonded-By-Blood,-White-Wizzard

RSVP is strictly required. Early arrival to the venue is suggested as space is limited and entry will not be guaranteed.

This is a matinee show that will start at 1:00pm PST

About the bands:

OCEANO – Having relentlessly toured the globe since the release of 2010′s “Contagion”, Chicago’s reigning titans of technical death mark their long awaited return to The Glass House to blaze at the helm of this mammoth event.

VEKTOR – Sci fi themed and fueled with furious fervor all wrapped in a cutthroat progressive thrash primer, VEKTOR’s renowned live performances will leave all your senses frayed to say the least.

BONDED BY BLOOD – Pomona’s hometown thrash hero’s will be playing fresh off the heels of their new blistering opus “The Aftermath”. Be sure to check out their recent video for “Crawling in the Shadows” made with SCION A/V and directed by Dave Vorhes.

http://bit.ly/UEyjaX

WHITE WIZZARD – Raw, good time, fist-raising trad metal from LA with grandiose lyrics and classic rock riffs all in a sound that pays homage to an era where metal was fueled by bombastic good times filled with excess.
When asked about how he felt to be a part of this epic event, David DiSanto of Vektor said ”We’re real stoked to be a part of this event. 25 years is longer than most of us have been on Earth! Congrats to Earache and thank you to Scion for all of the support for the show. See you sleazoids there!”.

Along with Vektor’s excitement, Pomona based Bonded by Blood also expressed their enthusiasm for this hometown rager. States Carlos Relgado: “We are excited to say that we are going to be a part of this year’s Earache showcase, along with Scion who have been super cool and have gone out of their way to support us and the scene. We just couldn’t be more grateful for them to put on shows like this – down the street from where we rehearse none the less! The Glass House in Pomona has always been one of the best known (yet also sort of unknown) places to play. In the past couple of years or so they have not been having very many metal shows. We are hoping to change that.

We look forward to seeing a lot of friends and family and we can’t wait to share the stage once again with great friends such as Vektor and White Wizzard. Cheers!”

About SCION A/V:

Scion A/V is a creative enterprise of Scion devoted to the discovery, nurture, funding and distribution of compelling music and arts programming. Scion A/V has created and championed projects for over 100 underground musical artists, supported tours and special events, created film documentaries, curated art installations, and produced a collection of ‘zines. In addition, Scion A/V executes the annual Scion Music(less) Conference and operates 17 broadband radio stations via Scion Streaming Radio. For more information, visit: www.scionav.com

VREID: Norwegian Black ‘N’ Roll Assassins Set To Release New Full-Length; Teaser Track Posted

Norwegian black ‘n’ roll assassins VREID recently completed work on their latest long player. Titled Welcome Farewell, the follow-up to 2011’s V – whichDecibel called, “…VREID’s finest hour,” and Metal Army America commended for its “integrity and sheer electrical power,” – was recorded at bassist Hváll’s own Studio 1184 and is set for North American release via Indie Recordings March 5, 2013.

View their in-studio video blog at THIS LOCATION.

Comments bassist Hváll of the new material, “two years after we started writing new riffs, our new beast is now complete. It’s been a lot of work, but we are utterly pleased with the result. ‘Dark,’ ‘heavy’ and ‘VREID’ are the three keywords to describe it. The artwork takes us in a new direction this time, and is done by the wizard Kim Holm. His work is spectacular and has captured the music and lyrics beyond words. In February the new album will see the light of day, and we can’t wait to unleash it, and come out and play for you again.”

Additionally, you can sample latest VREID single “The Reap” as well as the Welcome Farewell cover art courtesy of esteemed metal rag Terrorizer HERE! Further details on Welcome Farewell to be revealed in the coming weeks.

http://www.vreid.no
http://www.indierecordings.us

PICTURE ME BROKEN Mannequins EP Available Tomorrow on Standby Records!

EP Streaming in Full Courtesy of Metal Insider

Redwood City, California’s PICTURE ME BROKEN will be releasing their new EP entitled Mannequinstomorrow on Standby Records. In conjunction with the release of the EP, Metal Insider is hosting an exclusive stream of Mannequins. The EP can be heard in its entirety HERE. Be sure to check out an exclusive interview with Standby Records General Manager Shawn Carrano HERE.

The EP was produced and recorded by David Bendeth (Breaking Benjamin) features the single “Torture” which is available for streaming courtesy of Revolver MagazineHERE.

Additionally the EP can be streamed courtesy of AOL Music HERE.

PICTURE ME BROKEN is without question one of the most versatile rock acts working today. Led by Brooklyn Layla Allman, it hasn’t taken PICTURE ME BROKEN long to convince fans worldwide that they are a breed of old school soul meets modern day turmoil to create a modern sound that will appeal to all that experience it. With Allman’s father being the musical legend Gregg Allman, it would have been easy for this act to simply let his stigma dictate their career path and allow them somewhat immediate success. But Brooklyn and PICTURE ME BROKEN had different ideas; ideas of doing their work themselves, cutting their own niche out in a very tough active rock market, and slugging it out day by day on the road. They have proven themselves to be musically superior to any act they’ve toured with to date by showing not only hard work, but a willingness to connect with their audience…one fan at a time if necessary.

With Allman out in front of PICTURE ME BROKEN, this is a band that commands attention from even the first glance. Brooklyn Allman is clearly a beautiful woman, as is evidenced by her 2012 nomination in Revolver Magazine’s “Hottest Chicks In Metal”. That however doesn’t begin to portray the incredible talent that she has as a singer, a songwriter and a performer. Allman’s voice showcases everything you could ever want from a vocalist; be it soft alluring pain on songs like “Beautiful Disease” or a much more guttural rage that she lets loose on songs like “Holy Drug”.

Mannequins is available for pre-order on Amazon. It will be followed up in early 2013 withPICTURE ME BROKEN‘s debut full length release for Standby Records.

For More Info Visit:

http://www.facebook.com/picturemebrokenband

https://twitter.com/PictureMeBroken

http://www.standbyrecords.net/

http://www.facebook.com/standbyrecords

PIG DESTROYER Frontman JR Hayes Hosts the Final Edition of Relapse Records Podcast for 2012

Relapse Records is closing out 2012 with a special podcast curated by the infamous J.R. Hayes of PIG DESTROYER! Mr. Hayes has picked 20 of his favorite tracks from the Relapse catalog in addition to answering an in-depth interview about the band’s new album Book Burner. Later in the podcast there is a preview of 2013 featuring new music from Red Fang, Blockheads, Call of the Void & Wolvserpent! Download the podcast HERE.

The undisputed kings of Grind PIG DESTROYER released their fifth studio album Book Burner this past October on Relapse Records. Book Burner features 19 tracks with a return to the band’s raw, misanthropic sound. Book Burner is available on multiple formats including CD, Deluxe 2xCD, LP, Deluxe 2xLP, Cassette and Digital.

Book Burner has received many accolades including:

Top Album of 2012 – Decibel Magazine

Top Album of 2012 – Revolver Magazine

50 Favorite Albums of 2012 – Alarm Magazine

Best Grindcore of 2012 – Exclaim!

Top Album of 2012 – Metal Sucks

Best Metal Albums of 2012 – Loudwire

Best Metal Albums of 2012 – CraveOnline

The deluxe editions each contain a bonus disc of punk covers and a short story, titled The Atheist, penned by frontman JR Hayes. The Atheist is a post-apocalyptic tale about a decaying world taken over by the violence of religion that showcases the renowned lyricists’ unsurpassed style for the first time as prose. The deluxe 2xLP also contains an etched b-side featuring artwork by Wormrot frontman Arif Rot. All of the editions are available for order via Relapse Records here and iTunes here.

Book Burner can be heard in its entirety on PIG DESTROYER‘s Band Camp Page HERE.

PIG DESTROYER‘s new video for “The Diplomat” can be viewed HERE. The video was directed by Phil Mucci (High on Fire, Opeth, Korn).
In support of Book Burner, PIG DESTROYER will be making special appearances at various festivals including Decibel Magazine’s 100^th Issue Anniversary Show and Maryland Deathfest 2013.

PIG DESTROYER are available for interviews upon request. To speak with the band, please get in touch with freeman@freemanpromotions.com. Additional PIG DESTROYER information is available viaRelapse.com and the official PIG DESTROYER Facebook page.

PIG DESTROYER TOUR DATES:

Jan 19 Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer w/ Municipal Waste, Repulsion, Tombs Tickets
May 23 – 26 Baltimore, MD Maryland Deathfest XI

Today, SVARGA MUSIC announces March 4th, 2013 as the international release date for PAGANLAND’s Wind of Freedom. The band’s debut album, PAGANLAND’s Wind of Freedom is the Ukrainians’ first new release in nearly five years, following a split CD with Tini Zabutyh Predkiv in 2008. A celebration of pagan pride and a show of metal might, Wind of Freedom carries the listener on a windswept journey like no other - verily, to a mystical PAGANLAND. Tracklisting and cover (also attached) are as follows:

Tracklisting for PAGANLAND’s Wind of Freedom

1) Wheel of Eternity (intro)
2) Shadows of the Past
3) Power of Spirit
4) Chornohora
5) Podolyanka
6) Night Forest
7) Fogs and Twilights
8) Wind of Freedom

PAGANLAND was founded in 1997 by Ruen and Bilozor in Lviv – one of the most beautiful Ukrainian cities, whose developed traditions incorporated the European cultural spirit of the last millennium, and every stone breathes with centuries-old history of decline and revival, wars and temporary rest. The natural mysticism hidden in the Carpathians’ greatness, the dense woods, and pure mountain sources could not but affect musicians with a pagan outlook. Therefore, PAGANLAND’s debut demo Gods of Golden Circle (1999) and the demo Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors(2004), one way or another, had been nearly related to pagan metal. The line-up changes, routine of rehearsals, and hardships of concert activity caused PAGANLAND’s breakup in 2005, but three years later, the group re-formed and in 2011 recorded the first full-length album, Wind Of Freedom, having resumed their concert activity.

PAGANLAND is a group of persons holding the same views, who respect and love their native land, their nation, their language, and who are convinced that the Ukraine is the cradle of all Slavonic people with improbably interesting history forgotten and distorted for the last ten centuries. Megaliths and petroglyphs of Kamennaya Mogila (the Stone Grave), the sanctuary-observatory of Khortyt’sia, the ancient observatory of Mavrinsky Maidan, the mysterious zone of Suppert…the runes of “Veles’ Book” and runic manuscripts from the library of Anna Yaroslavna (Queen of France and Princess of Ukraine)…secret knowledge of molfars and volkhves…how many people around the world have even heard about all of this?

PAGANLAND’s members try to express their love of the native land, the nature in their lyrics and music, as well as draw attention of their listeners to the fact that not only money and lies rule the world in the period of the Epoch of Pisces. Human beings can – and must - stand up for the truth, and the truth of life has been established long ago by our ancestors. All meaning of PAGANLAND’s creative activity is tribute to their land, their ancient culture, their history.

PAGANLAND Discography
1999 - Gods of Golden Circle (demo)
2004 - Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors/Carpathia (split-CD w/Tini Zabutyh Predkiv)
2013 - Wind Of Freedom (full-length CD)

PAGANLAND Line-up
Volodymyr – vocal
Ruen – keyboards
Yor – drums
Stanislav – bass
Vladislav – guitar

MORE INFO:

www.facebook.com/pages/Paganland/413948075329819

www.myspace.com/paganland.ua

www.svarga.eu

12/14/12

Hard Impact Management Inc. signs management deal with FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE has signed a management deal with Hard Impact Management Inc. (ALESTORM, BROKEN HOPE, GLORYHAMMER, SEPTICFLESH), which is led by Maurizio Iacono– who is also the general manager / co-owner of the quickly rising American booking agency Rock The Nation USA.

Both parties commented:

“When I saw FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE the first time live, I was blown away. It’s not only the great image they have, but also the musicianship, the originality and the drive behind it. To make yourself heard outside of Italy while playing extreme music is hard. It takes guts, patience and balls– and in this business, it’s a must!! They have done it and succeeded, and now it’s time to take the future by the horns. Time to let these boys grow into the global monsters they really are…Stand by 2013!” - Maurizio Iacono (Hard Impact Music Inc.)

“Yes! We are extremely happy to start working with Maurizio & the Hard Impact Management team. We think Hard Impact fits perfectly with what we want and represent. We’re going to kick some major asses with our new album, this is a promise! We are more motivated and focused than ever! The future is now. We’re ready to bite into it.” - FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE

Hard Impact Music Inc. online:

www.hardimpactmusic.com

www.rockthenationusa.com/

SUFFOCATION: Brand New Song Available for Streaming!

New York death metal veterans, SUFFOCATION, have made the brand new track “As Grace Descends” available for streaming at the following locationhttp://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/about/71083.suffocation.html. The songs comes from their upcoming album Pinnacle of Bedlam, which will be released on February 19^th in North America.

The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering was handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Pinnacle of Bedlam will feature 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their Despise The Sun EP. Artwork was handled this time around by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

SUFFOCATION were among the inductees for this year’s class of the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. The event was held on October 18 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Pictures from the press conference can be viewed here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151091714073649.445624.41340788648&type=3.

Blood Oath, the follow-up to 2006′s self-titled record, was recorded by Joe Cincotta (who worked on the band’s last two releases) and mixed by Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH). Cover artwork was once again brought to life by Jon Zig (DEEDS OF FLESH, DISGORGE, GORGASM). The album was released on July 14, 2009.

For more info visit: www.facebook.com/Suffocation | www.nuclearblastusa.com/Suffocation | www.myspace.com/Suffocation

NECROWRETCH launches first track from new album, ‘Putrid Death Sorcery’

French death metallers NECROWRETCH have now launched the first full track from their upcoming debut album, Putrid Death Sorcery. The title of the track, “Ripping Souls Of Sinners,” sums up the essence of NECROWRETCH quite accurately: this is soul-ripping, fear-spreading, tormenting, sacrilegious and rancid death metal!

To check out “Ripping Souls Of Sinners,” please click the link below:

http://youtu.be/NdOgF8bVBqo

Putrid Death Sorcery will be released on January 28th in Europe and February 5th in North America via Century Media Records. See below for the album’s track-listing:

Putrid Death Sorcery track-listing:

Ripping Souls Of Sinners
Purifying Torment
Goat-Headed
Putrid Death Sorcery
Impious Plague In Catacombs
Spewed From Hell
Defiler Of Sacrality
The Anthropomancer
Soiled Into A Crypt
Necrollections
Repugnizer

NECROWRETCH live:

15.12.2012 – Detest Records farewell show – Magasin 4, Brussels, Belgium

17-19.05.2013 – Deathkult Open Air 2013 – Göllnitz, Germany

NECROWRETCH online:

http://necrowretch.net/
http://www.facebook.com/NecroWretch

KILLING JOKE To Release The Singles Collection 1979-2012 This Spring Via Spinefarm/Universal

The Singles Tour Announced

KILLING JOKE will celebrate their 35th anniversary in style next year with the release of The Singles Collection 1979-2012 and a world tour set to commence in Europe this coming March. 2013 will also see the band release a new studio album!

With a fierce intelligence combined with a thirst for esoteric knowledge that matches a sound that is visceral and almost spiritual in its primal spirit,KILLING JOKE are like no other. This is a group spawned from punk rock that set out on one of the most remarkable and idiosyncratic journeys ever. Their influence has been enormous, with an unlikely roll-call of musicians taking their cues from the KJ catalog, from Nirvana to most modern American metal to many DJs and dance music mavericks. Few, however have come close to matching the band’s innate power.

The Singles Collection 1979-2012, set for release via Spinefarm/Universal on April 16, 2013, captures their ever-evolving story with a series of dark, apocalyptic songs that have successfully combined disco, funk and shamanic wisdom with the dark side of the punk fall-out. The Singles Collection 1979-2012 will be released in three formats: as a digital download, a limited edition 3-CD set and a super deluxe edition. View The Singles Collection 1979-2012cover art at THIS LOCATION.

Formats:

3-CD Version includes:

- 33 career-spanning singles over 2 CDs + a third disc of rarities, including previously unreleased studio tracks. This 3-CD version will be limited in number, reverting to 2 CDs containing the singles tracks. To preorder, go HERE.

Super Deluxe Version includes:

- Hand-numbered hinged-lid “cigar box” made from 1500mcn black-lined rigid board finished with matt print retrospective artwork.

- 33 career-spanning CD singles plus selected B-Sides in full-color card wallets featuring original artwork.

- Rarities disc, including previously unreleased studio tracks.

- 32-page perfect-bound book including rare photos, archive notes, band commentary.

- Poster designed and personally signed by long-time KILLING JOKE artist/champion, Mike Coles, printed on 250gsm silk art.

- Aluminum screw-top branded cigar tube containing original wrappers of cigars smoked by Jaz Coleman and Paul Raven during the recording of theHosannas From The Basements Of Hell album. To preorder this version, go HERE.

KILLING JOKE, with their original line-up of Jaz Coleman, Geordie, Youth and Big Paul continuing to hold firm, have signed a brand new deal with Spinefarm and will soon set about recording a third studio album for the label. The release date of this new studio album is likely to be late 2013.

KILLING JOKE The Singles Tour 2013:

(Additional dates TBA)

3/15/2013 Hammerfest – Wales, UK

3/16/2013 Forum – London, UK

3/18/2013 Trix – Antwerp, BE

3/20/2013 Bataclan – Paris, FR

4/19/2013 Irving Plaza – New York, NY

4/23/2013 Cafe Campus – Montreal, QC

4/24/2013 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON

4/26/2013 Empty Bottle – Chicago, IL

4/27/2013 Empty Bottle – Chicago, IL

4/30/2013 Neumos – Seattle, WA

5/01/2013 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC

5/03/2013 Fillmore – San Francisco, CA

5/04/2013 Brick By Brick - San Diego, CA

5/05/2013 Henry Fonda – Los Angeles, CA

http://www.killingjoke.com
http://spinefarmrecords.com/usa

Reunited Italian heavy metal pioneers ASTAROTH have unveiled their “Nero’s Fire” video in support of their forthcoming first ever full-length release, “The End of Silence”, out December 21 through She Wolf Records. The clip can be seen on the band’s official YouTube channel at this location https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v62XRiecMss

Produced by the band’s bassist Saverio ‘Shining’ Principini and engineered by Michael Tacci (METALLICA,WHITESNAKE) in Los Angeles, “The End of Silence” marks the band’s first new recorded output since their 1985 cult classic “The Long Loud Silence” mini-LP, and reunites original members Principini, guitarist Max Cipicchia and drummer Jan D’Amore, with American born newcomer Ace Alexander handling vocal duties in place of original frontman Bob Cattani.

“The End of Silence” track listing:

01. My Sleeping Beauty

02. Dilemma

03. Nero’s Fire

04. Apocalypse in the Living Room

05. The Siren Song

06. Dreams Die First

07. Stand or Fall Together

08. In Spite of Destiny

09. Mystic As Tarot

10. Chainless Slaves

Excerpts of all the songs are posted in streaming audio at this location: http://astarothrome.com/

Formed in Rome in the early 1980s, ASTAROTH became one of the first Italian metal bands to score an international record deal, signing with legendary Dutch label Rave On Records whose roster also included Mercyful Fate and Sortilege, among others. Following the release of “The Long Loud Silence” and subsequent demise of Rave On, the band pulled up stakes and made the move to Los Angeles, California in 1987. ASTAROTH would eventually split up at the end of the decade, with various members moving on to other projects, most prominently Principini‘s long-standing involvement with Italian rock superstar Vasco Rossi.

Astaroth online:

http://astarothrome.com/

https://www.facebook.com/astarothrome

https://twitter.com/astarothrome

https://www.youtube.com/astarothrome

http://www.reverbnation.com/astarothitaly

https://soundcloud.com/astarothrome/

http://www.myspace.com/astarothitaly

VOIVOD premieres new track, ”Empathy for the Enemy,” on Full Metal Jackie; new album, ‘Target Earth,’ now available for pre-order

On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, Target Earth! The album’s new single, “Empathy for the Enemy,”will be premiered on Full Metal Jackie this weekend (12/14-12/16), so be sure to tune in. To find a rock station near you airing her show, please go to fullmetaljackieradio.com.

For fans that can’t wait until Target Earth‘s release, be sure to check out the tracks “Kluskap O Kom“, “Target Earth“, and ”Mechanical Mind“ for a further preview of the album! The official Target Earth EPK, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, plus an exclusive interview with Away (Michel Langevin) and Chewy (Daniel Mongrain) about the making of the album, can also be viewed online here.

Recorded at producer Pierre Rémillard’s Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away, who used color schemes from each one of the band’s previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Thériault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991′s Angel Rat. It’s also the first to feature guitarist Chewy, who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Denis D’Amour’s riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn’t sat down to write a record together since 2003′s self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group’s late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet.

The official track-listing for Target Earth can be seen below.

Target Earth
Kluskap O’Kom
Empathy for the Enemy
Mechanical Mind
Warchaic
Resistance
Kaleidos
Corps Étranger
Artefact
Defiance

To pre-order Target Earth, please head over to CM Distro for the album, plus a special bundle that includes the CD and an exclusive t-shirt.

VOIVOD online:

http://www.voivod.com/

http://www.facebook.com/Voivod

http://www.irongang.com
http://www.voivod.net
http://www.myspace.com/voivod
http://www.voivodfan.com

12/13/12

Candlelight Cult Series: Decibel Magazine Welcomes The North American Coming Of Chaos – Track Streams Available

On January 8th, Candlelight Records USA brings North American fans the latest symphonies of sickness from ZATOKREV, NINE COVENS andKONTINUUM.

In celebration of what they’ve fittingly crowned “an unholy trinity of relentlessly brutal, crazy diverse” offerings, Decibel is currently streaming a track from each band at THIS LOCATION.

More About The Bands:

ZATOKREV | The Bat The Wheel And The Long Road To Nowhere

The Bat The Wheel And The Long Road To Nowhere is the third full-length from Swiss death/doom conjurors ZATOKREV. Their self-dubbed “sludge-apocalypse” takes you on an transcendental musical journey that clocks in over an hour in length and features lyrics sung in English, Czech, and Slovak. Angry Metal Guy commends the band noting that they’ve “latched on to the essence of doom beyond the self-indulgent head-holding of the genre. They seem to have tapped into something that feels very human and sincere and garnished it with a primal ferocity,” while The New Review notes, “ZATOKREV skillfully play on emotion to deliver their mournful message. It’s a seriously heavy, seriously depressing doom-fest.”

NINE COVENS | On The Dawning Of Light

On The Dawning Of Light is the second album from rising London-based underground black metal band NINE COVENS and their first with proper distribution in North America. NINE COVENS came together to explore the darker, more brooding aspects of black metal and in doing so have created a virulent, belligerent and passionate account of the weakness that exists in humanity. NINE COVENS offers a sonic confrontation to the eternally weak and all who follow without question to reflect on themselves and consider an alternative. Named after noted English witch/magician George Pickingill,the collective shroud their identities to focus on the music. Metal Underground calls the recordm “traditional black metal done right and taken straight from the ’90s European playbook.” Adds Metal Talk: “…a good black metal album is like a journey you are forced to face and this does just that. A high quality album from the UK’s most mysterious black Metal outfit.”

KONTINUUM | Earth Blood Magic

Iceland-based KONTINUUM present their unique blend of structured occult ambient noise via debut Earth Blood Magic. Formed in 2010 by vocalist/guitarist Birgir Thorgeirsson with the aim to make hypnotic and spiritual musical noise, the quintet are already finding the curiosity of media stateside. This Is Not A Scene calls Earth Blood Magic, “an album which shows a lot of unique qualities and character… an unexpectedly great and sombre effort,” Terrorizer commends its, “epic, progressive black doominess,” while Metal Ireland opines, “[Earth Blood Magic is] something of an essential purchase for anyone who truly savors real dark metal – the type that Misanthropy would have put out years ago, the type that doesn’t really care for genre and instead blasts out its own thing come hell or high water. That’s what KONTINUUM are about, with all their benighted darkwave jangle, and you’d be a fool to miss it.”

http://www.zatokrev.com
http://www.ninecovens.com
http://www.facebook.com/kontinuumice
http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

EYES SET TO KILL to Host Stickam Session Tomorrow, December 14, 2012;

Band Will Reveal Demo Song Once Facebook Page Hits 1 Million Likes

December 13, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA) – EYES SET TO KILL will engage in a Stickam Sessiontomorrow, December 14 at 8:00 PM MST. Hosted by Century Media, Alexia will be performing an acoustic song and fans will be able to live video chat with the band. The chat will be hosted here:http://www.stickam.com/centurymedia

The band adds, “We are really excited for this! We realize we have been quiet for a bit so we wanted to reach out to everyone & talk about what’s been going on in ESTK world, as well as take the time to chat with all our amazing fan-base!”

In addition to the chat, EYES SET TO KILL has announced that once they receive 1 Million likes on their Facebook Page, they will post a demo of their song “True Colors.” The page has nearly reached the 989,000 mark and can be accessed here: www.facebook.com/eyessettokill

EYES SET TO KILL will be going into the studio early next year with producer Steve Evetts [Dillinger Escape Plan, Suicide Silence] to work on their next album and debut for Century Media Records. The band has graced the covers of USA Today, and Outburn Magazine, and has been prominently featured in a number of other publications, with inclusions on numerous ‘bands to know’ lists and is a favorite inRevolver Magazine‘s annual “Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock and Metal” issue. With critical acclaim and three previous releases landing on the Billboard Charts, listeners will undoubtedly have lofty expectations for the upcoming EYES SET TO KILL album.

For more information on EYES SET TO KILL, please visit:

www.facebook.com/eyessettokill

www.twitter.com/eyessettokill

www.myspace.com/eyessettokill

www.facebook.com/intronaut

INTRONAUT Announces Headlining Shows;

“Milk Leg” Digital Single Available on February 5, 2013

[Photo Credit: Niky Dogatzis]

December 13, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA) – Post-metal prog phenomenon INTRONAUT recently announced that after much anticipation, their new album HABITUAL LEVITATIONS will be released in North America on March 19, 2013. Leading up to the release of the album, INTRONAUT will be playing a handful of headlining shows and will then head out on a North American tour with MESHUGGAH and ANIMALS AS LEADERS. A full list of tour dates can be seen below.

On February 5, 2013 INTRONAUT will release “Milk Leg,” the first single off of HABITUAL LEVITATIONS. The song will be available on all digital platforms on this date, and the single will also be released as a single sided, etched 7″ vinyl, with a release date to TBA.

Drums for HABITUAL LEVITATIONS were recorded by producer John Haddad [Exhumed, Phobia] and Derek Donley [Bereft] handled recording for all other elements on the record. It was mixed by Josh Newell and artwork and layout will be done by David D’Andrea who has worked with the band on previous albums.

INTRONAUT recently posted a rehearsal video, where they are practicing a new song that will be featured on HABITUAL LEVITATIONS. The footage can be seen here:http://youtu.be/WJwKs3EBeAY

INTRONAUT’s last studio album, Valley Of Smoke, was met with vast critical acclaim and resulted in the band landing a direct support slot for TOOL, as well as a number of other key acts.

The band is confirmed for this year’s Roadburn Festival held in the Netherlands and will be doing a full European tour around the event with The Atlas Moth and Castle.

Headlining Dates:

02/03/13 – Tempe, AZ @ Rocky Point

02/04/13 – Santa Fe, NM @ Sol

02/06/13 – Austin, TX @ Red 7

02/07/13 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s

02/09/13 – Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar

02/10/13 – Tallahassee, FL @ Rehab

Dates with Meshuggah, Animals As Leaders:

02/11/13 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theatre

02/12/13 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage / Earthlink Live

02/13/13 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte

02/14/13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts

02/15/13 – New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom

02/16/13 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

02/17/13 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues

02/19/13 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ Sound Academy

02/20/13 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

02/21/13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

02/22/13 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues

02/23/13 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s

02/24/13 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights

02/26/13 – Edmonton, Alberta, Canada @ Union Hall

02/27/13 – Calgary, Alberta, Canada @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom

03/01/13 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

03/02/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern Theater

03/03/13 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

For more information on INTRONAUT, visit:

https://www.facebook.com/inflames

DARKTHRONE TO RELEASE “THE UNDERGROUND RESISTANCE” THIS FEBRUARY

Latest studio album from legendary duo out February 26th via Peaceville Records

NORWAY - Norwegian legend, Darkthrone, has completed work on its latest album The Underground Resistance, which is set for release on Peaceville Records on February 26th.

The Underground Resistance is Darkthrone’s latest venture through the metal cosmos, and first new album since the 2010 opus Circle the Wagons. The Underground Resistancecontains Darkthrone’s trademark masterful riffing in a broad range of styles, effortlessly bounding through the annals of classic metal, taking in thrash, speed and black metal, and not forgetting a dose of punk. All in all a ferocious and dynamic set of tracks drenched in Fenriz’s and Nocturno’s rich and diverse tastes in all things metal, primarily those rooted firmly in the spirit of the 80′s. Six tracks long, and each one an epic in itself, this is undoubtedly Darkthrone’s strongest outing of late.

The Underground Resistance was written and recorded spring 2010 to summer 2012 at Necrohell 2 studios by the band themselves. The album was mastered by Jack Control at Enormous Door in Texas. Cover artwork also comes courtesy of the iconic and celebrated artist Jim Fitzpatrick.

Commented Fenriz, “Three songs each, Ted’s are flown from the universe of metal with his strongest voice ever so far. Songs of mine are torn from the wombs of the riders of rohan of metal, safely cradled in 1985 style.”

Darkthrone began life in the late 80′s as a thrash/death metal act and progressed through technical death/doom metal experimentation to become a legend of the black metal world and one of the original leading bands of the Norwegian scene, as well as inspiring a whole generation of metal bands.

Stay tuned to www.peaceville.com for more information on Darkthrone and The Underground Resistance, out this winter on Peaceville Records.

IN FLAMES Announces Additional Tour Dates for 2013 Headline Run with DEMON HUNTER, ALL SHALL PERISH, and BATTLECROSS

Last week, Sweden’s IN FLAMES announced the first leg of their upcoming headline tour with Demon Hunter, All Shall Perish andBattlecross. Today, the band is releasing the second leg of dates, which includes several stops in Canada. The Artist Arena Fanclub pre-sale began yesterday at 3pm local time in each market, and tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, 12/14 and Saturday, 12/15.

The band is currently out on the road as direct support for Lamb Of God. Dates for the headlining run are below, along with all other previously announced dates.

IN FLAMES has sold over a million albums in the US alone, with their latest, Sounds Of A Playground Fading, debuting at #26 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts in the US and #1 on the German album charts. The music video for “Where The Dead Ships Dwell” off of Sounds Of A Playground Fading, can be seen here: http://youtu.be/ylfn0o66jwM

Remaining Dates with Lamb Of God (2012):

12/13 – San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre

12/14 – Medford, OR @ Medford Armory

12/15 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory Concert House

12/16 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO

70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise

01/28/13 – 02/01/13 – Miami, FL

2013 Headlining Dates W/ Demon Hunter, All Shall Perish, Battlecross

2/2 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

2/4 – Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre

2/5 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel

2/7 – Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre

2/8 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoes

2/9 – Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre

2/10 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater

2/12 – Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre

2/13 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

2/14 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst

2/15 – Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theatre

2/16 – Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory

2/18 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

2/20 – Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall

2/21 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom

2/22 – Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Events Centre

2/23 – Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Centre

2/24 – Fargo, ND @ The Venue

2/26 – Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop

2/27 – Guelph, ON @ Guelph Concert Theatre

2/28 – Quebec City, QC @ Theatre Imperial

3/1 – Moncton, NB @ Casino NB

3/2 – Halifax, NS @ Cunard Centre

3/4 – New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place

3/5 – Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall

3/6 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock

3/7 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVA

For more information on IN FLAMES, visit:

http://www.inflames.com

http://www.centurymedia.com

THE SAFETY FIRE reveals the “Stache Diaries”

For those fans of THE SAFETY FIRE with serious withdrawal symptoms, the band has put together a special film documenting their time away. Rather appropriately it’s been dubbed the “Stache Tour Diary 2012,” and it can be viewed here:

http://youtu.be/IDmQFKm12T0

At the end of January, THE SAFETY FIRE will kick-off an 11-date UK tour with tech-metal behemoths THE FACELESS, making sure that 2013 begins with an almighty bang. Guitarist Derya “Dez” Nagle had this to say about the tour and the past year:

“This has been an absolutely amazing year for TSF. Aside from releasing our debut album, touring the States and Europe and playing some amazing festivals, we have had the pleasure of playing with some awesome bands. We are glad to see the trend is continuing on into 2013, with what is set to be an amazing tour with THE FACELESS. Exciting times ahead. Hype.”

Dates can be found below:

THE SAFETY FIRE tour dates feat. THE FACELESS

January 30 – Bristol – The Fleece

January 31 – Southampton – The Cellar

February 1 – Brighton – The Haunt

February 2 – Nottingham – Rock City

February 3 – Glasgow – King Tut’s

February 4 – Newcastle – O2 Academy

February 5 – Wolverhampton – Slade Rooms

February 6 – Manchester – NQ Live

February 7 – London – O2 Academy Islington

February 8 – Sheffield – Corporation

February 9 – Leeds – The Cockpit

THE SAFETY FIRE will be touring in support of their recently released debut album,Grind The Ocean. To purchase the album, please head over to CM Distro or iTunes.

Read on for a few reviews of THE SAFETY FIRE’s Grind The Ocean:

“Right now the UK progressive metal scene is extremely healthy, and the emergence of THE SAFETY FIRE is about to provide another boost.” - METAL HAMMER

“Complex forwarding thinking metal… You have to be pretty damned good to stand out from the crowd these days. London crowd THE SAFETY FIRE do so by using the oldest trick in the book – by writing proper, solid songs.” - ROCKSOUND

“If you’re on the lookout for great progressive metal in 2012, these guys come highly recommended.” - GUITAR WORLD

“Imagine a startling mix of AT THE DRIVE IN and KARNIVOOL , melded to the fluid harmonics of THE MARS VOLTA,the distracting glories of BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and the sonic flows of CIRCLES…The album is a tempestuous maelstrom of consuming emotions and atmospheres layered upon polyrhythmic disinterested structures and expansive and attention grabbing melodies and vocal harmonies.” - THIS IS NOT A SCENE

“‘Grind The Ocean’ is soothing yet fierce, familiar yet unexpected, and a great debut.” -HEAVY BLOG IS HEAVY

“THE SAFETY FIRE’s music is dynamic and diverse throughout each song, able to capture and maintain a listener’s attention across their multiple 6-minute epics.” - METAL SUCKS

THE SAFETY FIRE online:

http://www.facebook.com/thesafetyfire

http://www.myspace.com/thesafetyfire

http://www.twitter.com/thesafetyfire

http://www.youtube.com/thesafetyfire

http://thesafetyfire.bigcartel.com

MY SOLILOQUY: Sensory To Release Debut From British Prog Metal Unit

The progressive metal purveyors at Sensory Records, a division of The Laser’s Edge Group, have confirmed the release of the debut studio opus from British prog outfit MY SOLILOQUY in North America on January 29th, 2013.

MY SOLILOQUY was formed by multi-instrumentalist Pete Morten in 2002. Since then the quintet has released a number of demos, gaining traction in the metal underground, and have performed a number of notable support shows with Pagans Mind, Power Quest, Oliver and Rick Wakeman and Threshold, as well as a second-to-headlining set at Bloodstock 2005 and a showcase at ProgPower UK II in 2007. Additionally, since 2007, Morten has been an active member of British prog metal legends Threshold. His membership has raised awareness (and created anticipation) for MY SOLILOQUY’s long awaited debut.

The essence of MY SOLILOQUY is pure forward thinking metal – symphonic keyboards, shredding guitar leads, soaring vocals – all finely woven together through a blend of intricacy and melody into a powerful force fans of Threshold, Dream Theater and Circus Maximus will flock to. Following a pair of demos and an EP release, Sensory is proud to finally unleash the newly-completed first full-length from this act. With nearly all instrumentation on the recording executed solely by Pete Morten, minus the drumming, The Interpreter flows with over fifty minutes of grand musicianship, expertly mixed and mastered by Rob Aubrey, a mainstay of Marillion’s camp for many years.

Check out a trailer for The Interpreter as well as the album’s striking cover art and more AT THIS LOCATION.

Interviews with Pete Morten and review copies of The Interpreter are available now upon request.

The Interpreter Track Listing:

1. Ascension Pending

2. Flash Point

3. Corrosive De-Emphasis

4. Fractured

5. Six Seconds Grace

6. Dream In Extremis

7. Inner Circles

8. Star

MY SOLILOQUY live lineup:

Pete Morten – vocals, guitars

Damon Roots – drums, percussion

Mike Gilpin – guitars, vocals

Andy Berry – keyboards

Chris Sharp – bass

http://www.mysoliloquy.net

https://www.facebook.com/mysoliloquy

https://twitter.com/MySoliloquyUK

www.grimeofthecentury.com

ORGY and Loudwire.com Premiere New Music Video for ‘Grime of the Century’ Today!

Multi-platinum electronic rockers ORGY and Loudwire.com have teamed up to premiere the band’s brand new music video for their new single, ‘Grime of the Century’, directed by Lord Zane Rising. The video is available for viewing now at this location.

‘Grime of the Century’ was released earlier this fall and has been very well-received by radio stations and fans alike. ORGY recently finished up a successful tour of the west coast in select markets and plans to tour Europe in the summer of 2013. The band is currently finishing up new music in the studio.

ORGY is:

Jay Gordon – Lead Vocals

Carlton Bost – Guitars, Gadgets & Vocals

Ashburn Miller – Guitars & Gadgets

Nic Speck – Bass & Vocals

Jamie Miller – Drums & Guitar

To learn more about ORGY, their new single and their upcoming tour, please visit:

www.orgymusic.com

www.soundcloud.com/orgysongs

www.twitter.com/OrgyOfficial

www.riotmedia.com

www.d1music.com

Century Media Records signs STARKILL

Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of the melodic death metal band STARKILL.

Listen to a track (“Sword, Spear, Blood, Fire”) from their debut album here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNdqmx6eERQ

Let us know what you think.

More information on STARKILL will be released soon.

12/12/12

PEACEVILLE RECORDS TO REISSUE MYSTICUM’S DEBUT “IN THE STREAMS OF INFERNO” THIS FEBRUARY

Cult classic debut of genre-defining cold industrial black metal remastered with bonus tracks and extra DVD

NORWAY - One of the pioneering industrial black metal forces to emerge in the early 90′s, Mysticum and Peaceville Records are proud to announce the reissue of the band’s debut album, In the Streams of Inferno, on February 26th. The reissued version of In the Streams of Inferno will feature an extensive remastering, courtesy of Tom Kvålsvoll at Strype Studios in Oslo, Norway, two bonus songs and bonus DVD. The packaging also contains new artwork made in close association with the band to fully reflect the intended vision, plus liner notes and additional lyrics. The release will be available in both CD and vinyl format.

The bonus DVD will contain two live shows from 1996. “Grotten” in Asker, Norway has until now been totally unknown to the masses except for the few that were present at the show. The other show is the more well-known Bradford, UK set from Mysticum’s European tour with Marduk and Gehenna. Overall both gigs give a great glimpse into the pure atmosphere and intensity of this cult act – a must for all fans.
A perfect concoction of cold, primitive black metal and forward-thinking ideas from an act unafraid to push boundaries, the hell of In the Streams of Inferno has had a lasting and profound impact on many since 1996.

The band was originally signed to Euronymous’ Deathlike Silence Productions label, such was his belief in the band (Mysticum even featured Hellhammer from Mayhem in their line-up for a brief period). However, this venture proved to be cut short following his death, forcing Mysticum to look elsewhere for the release of their eventual debut album, In the Streams of Inferno finally surfacing in 1996.
Unifying the core trio of Herr General Cerastes, Svartravn and Mean Malmberg in late 2011, Mysticum has commenced work on its follow-up album, Planet Satan, to be released 2013 on Peaceville Records.

Stay tuned for more information on Mysticum.

Mysticum online…

www.facebook.com/mysticums

www.peaceville.com

LACUNA COIL Premieres New Music Video for “End Of Time” with XL Magazine Italy

December 12, 2012 (Los Angeles, CA) - As special holiday treat for fans, Italy’s LACUNA COIL has released their new music video for “End Of Time.” The video was produced by K48 and directed by the Italian director Saku, who had worked with the band for previous videos such as “Spellbound” and “I Won’t Tell You”. He also directed the mini-movies that were featured on the bonus-DVD included on the limited editions of the band’s current album DARK ADRENALINE.

For the premiere of the clip LACUNA COIL and Century Media Records has teamed up with the online outlet of the Italy’s XL Magazine, the biggest monthly magazine for music and entertainment in Italy. Check out the music video for “End Of Time” by clicking here: http://videodrome-xl.blogautore.repubblica.it/2012/12/12/esclusiva-xl-lacuna-coil-end-of-time/

LACUNA COIL recently announced that they will be touring the US in February 2013 with SEVENDUST. A full list of dates can be seen below.

The band has spent the past year touring the world in support of their new album, DARK ADRENALINE. Released earlier this year via Century Media Records, the album debuted at #15 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, selling nearly 20,000 units in its first week, and spawned the crushing first single “Trip The Darkness.” The band has sold upwards of 800,000 units in the US alone and with six full-length albums, two EPs, various singles and a DVD under their belt; LACUNA COIL maintains their prominent role in the modern rock scene.

Tour Dates with Sevendust:

02/02/13 – Winston-Salem, NC @ Ziggy’s

02/03/13 – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans

02/05/13 – Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club

02/06/13 – Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall

02/07/13 – Portland, ME @ The Asylum

02/08/13 – Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock

02/09/13 – Lynchburg, VA @ Phase 2

02/10/13 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

02/12/13 – Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge

02/14/13 – Biloxi, MS @ Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

02/15/13 – Broussard, LA @ The Station

02/16/13 – Beaumont, TX @ Dixie Dance Hall

02/17/13 – Little Rock, AR @ Revolution! Music Room

02/19/13 – Springfield, IL @ Boondocks

02/21/13 – Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre

02/22/13 – South Bend, IN @ Club Fever

02/23/13 – Cedar Falls, IA @ Pepsi Pavilion

For more information on LACUNA COIL visit:

www.lacunacoil.it

www.facebook.com/lacunacoil

http://www.facebook.com/atticfuneral

ATTIC: BrooklynVegan Streaming Debut LP From German Metal Unit

The Invocation, the scorching, atmospheric debut LP from German classic metalsmiths ATTIC, is out now in Europe and will be available in North America before the INRI holiday later this month via Ván Records.

It’s been a busy year for Germany’s ATTIC. Having only formed in late 2010 through mutual interests in sinister music, horror movies and literature, spiritualism and occultism, the band self-released their debut self-titled EP, a split 7” with Walpurgis Night, and now proudly unleash their mammoth debut full-length, The Invocation, all within the 2012 calendar.

ATTIC’s convincing, raw, classic old-school heavy metal follows a diehard path forged by traditional Mercyful Fate, Pentagram, Judas Priest and Helstar yet resounds with modern production, and is portrayed through a dark, dense atmosphere. Surging with nearly fifty minutes of this huge-sounding blend,The Invocation was recorded at The Underworld Studios and produced, mixed and mastered by Mersus (Destroyer666, Gospel of the Horns, Zarathustra), bearing cover artwork by Markus Vesper (Manilla Road, A Tortured Soul, Poison Oath, Headless Beast).

BrooklynVegan is now streaming the entire album. Blare all of The Invocation RIGHT HERE.

German news site Spiegel published a large feature on Ván Records’ new December releases — including ATTIC alongside labelmates Vanderbuyst, Year Of The Goat, GOLD and more — where European readers can stream all four new albums AT THIS LOCATION.

The Invocation track listing:

1. The Hidden Grave (intro)

2. Funeral in the Woods

3. Join the Coven

4. Edlyn

5. Ghost of the Orphanage

6. In the Chapel (intro)

7. The Invocation

8. The Headless Horseman

9. Satan’s Bride

10. Evil Inheritance

http://www.youtube.com/user/AtticFuneral

http://www.facebook.com/vanrecs
http://www.van-records.de

Today, CONVULSE premiere the new track “Inner Evil” on heavily trafficked web-portal Metalsucks.net. “Inner Evil” hails from CONVULSE’s Inner Evil EP, set for international release on January 25th, 2013 through SVART RECORDS. This two-song EP features CONVULSE’s first recordings in nearly 20 years, and will be available on CD, 12″ vinyl, and digital-download formats. The title track to CONVULSE’s Inner Evil can be heard in its entirety here: www.metalsucks.net/2012/12/12/exclusive-track-premiere-inner-evil-the-first-new-convulse-song-in-eighteen-years/

Recorded in full analog in the autumn of 2012, CONVULSE’s Inner Evil consists two long, exclusive tracks. The band features the original vocalist, guitarist, and bass player in their ranks, and their brand of classic old-school death metal still sounds like it’s 1991. With a new full-length album scheduled for autumn 2013 through SVART, this is the first recorded material by CONVULSE since their demise in the mid ’90s. Tracklisting and cover art (also attached) are as follows:

Tracklisting for CONVULSE’s Inner Evil EP

1) “Inner Evil”

2) “God of Delusion”

“Our new material has a strong old-school death metal feel to it, and the band is tighter than ever before,” says CONVULSE guitarist/vocalist Rami Jämsä. “When recording, we concentrated on the energy brought on by playing everything live — no triggers or Pro Tools. Nothing beats a well-rehearsed band playing live, be it on stage or in the studio.”

Formed in 1988 under the name S.D.S., CONVULSE’s first release was the Resuscitation Of Evilness demo cassette in 1990. The success of the demo led to a deal with the French record label Thrash Records, which released the band’s first full-length album, World Without God. A CD-single, Lost Equilibrium, followed in 1993 via Relapse Records, after which CONVULSE prepared to record its second album, Reflections. The group travelled to Sunlight Studios in Sweden and laid down the effort in a one-week period. The following year (1993) was dedicated to CONVULSE members performing their mandatory military service in Finland, which delayed the release of Reflections until the summer of 1994 (also through Relapse). An attempt to regroup in support of the CD ended “with poor results,” and after serious discussions, a decision was made to put CONVULSE to rest.

After an 18-year break, CONVULSE returned in 2012 and played a few comeback shows in Finland. In addition, the band has already been confirmed to play next year’s edition of the Maryland Deathfest, with more live appearances in the works.

CONVULSE 2012 is:

Rami Jämsä: Guitar, Growls
Juha Telenius: Bass
Kristian Kangasniemi: Guitar
Rolle Markos: Drums

http://www.svartrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/Convulse

KRISIUN premieres new video for “The Will To Potency” on No Clean Singing.com

On their last tour across the US, the Três Irmãos of KRISIUN filmed a new video for “The Will To Potency”, a song from their latest studio album, The Great Execution. To watch this Tarantino-esque video, please head over to No Clean Singing.com for the premiere:

http://www.nocleansinging.com/2012/12/12/an-ncs-video-premiere-krisiun-the-will-to-potency/

The director and producer of the video, Tommy Jones, comments:

“The band had originally contacted me to do a live video on the ‘Conquerors of the World Tour’. We filmed every night live, however the day before the last show of the tour, we had a day off on a drive through New Mexico towards the last show in Texas. I had the idea of filming the band out in the middle of the desert because I love that area and always wanted to do a desert shoot. So I convinced the driver to pull over in the middle of nowhere at 9AM. We filmed for about 2 and a half hours out there, using a laptop as audio playback. We caught the attention of the Mexican Border Patrol who came to check out what we were doing. They sent about 3 SUVs out to check us out. Once they made sure we weren’t doing anything ‘too illegal’ they got a kick out of it and were taking pictures on their iPhones because they said in all their years, they haven’t seen a band set up in the middle of the desert.

When it was all said and done, we filmed every night on tour, but it ended up that the majority of the video was filmed on that day off in the middle of the New Mexican desert in about 2.5 hours.

It was a fun video, and I’m glad we got to do it this way, we all are really stoked how the desert stuff came out.”

European tour dates for KRISIUN will soon be announced, so stay tuned for an update coming soon!

To purchase KRISIUN’s latest effort, The Great Execution, please head over to iTunesfor a digital copy or CM Distro for CD/LP formats.

KRISIUN online:

www.krisiun.com.br

www.facebook.com/krisiun.official

www.myspace.com/krisiun666

12/11/12

DEFEATED SANITY: New Track Stream From German Death Metal Behemoths Posted

Preorder Packages Available

German progressive death metal behemoths DEFEATED SANITY will unleash Passages Into Deformity on February 5, 2013 through Willowtip Records. Recorded at Soundlodge Studios in Germany with guest vocal appearances by Frank Rini (Internal Bleeding), AJ Magana (ex-DEFEATED SANITY, Disgorge US), and Brian Forgue (Syphilic, Gutrot) and sound effects performed by Jon Engman (ex-Brodequin), the nine-track follow-up to 2010’s critically hailed Chapters of Repugnance will be paired with a bonus DVD featuring making-of clips, interviews with the band, and sick performance videos! Said the band of their latest output: “The album has a more old-school vibe to it, with a lot of early ‘90s inspired riffs and slams, but we made it a point to not get away from the technical and progressive stuff as well.”

As a special holiday treat, DEFEATED SANITY offers up a taste of the sonic slaughterfest with “Verblendung” at THIS LOCATION. Feel the wrath; suffer.

Preorders come with a free Passages Into Deformity embroidered patch. For more info point your browser HERE.

In related news, DEFEATED SANITY will take their bowel-shattering brutality to Russia and Belarus next year in support of Passages Into Deformity. See confirmed dates below. More to be added in the coming weeks.

4/17/2013 Ural Death Fest 2 – Ekaterinburg, RU
4/20/2013 Extreme Condition Fest – UFA, RU
4/24/2013 Day Of Dust Fest – Minsk, BY

“DEFEATED SANITY…amplifies any presuppositions one might have of Hell and turn it ten-fold.” – Sputnik Music

“…pitiless, enthralling Brutal Death Metal.” – Metal Observer

SAXON VOCALIST BIFF BYFORD GUESTS ON NEW AVANTASIA ALBUM

NWOBHM living legend Biff Byford of SAXON will be performing guest vocal duties on the latest rock opera by AVANTASIA, The Mystery Of Time. Watch studio footage taken by AVANTASIA frontman/mastermind Tobias Sammet in Brighton, England on AVANTASIA’s official YouTube channel.

Musicians also confirmed to make appearances on The Mystery Of Time – slated for release in 2013 – include drummer Russell Gilbrook (URIAH HEEP), guitarist/producer Sascha Paeth, and guitarist BRUCE KULICK (ex-KISS/GRAND FUNK RAILROAD).

AVANTASIA’s last two albums, The Wicked Symphony and Angel Of Babylon, were released in 2010 and included guest appearances by Klaus Meine (SCORPIONS), Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN), Tim “Ripper” Owens (ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-ICED EARTH), Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X), and Jon Oliva (JON OLIVA’S PAIN, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE) among others.

Watch Tobi’s first studio report from Germany here.

For a taste of AVANTASIA, check out the following videos: “Dying For An Angel” (featuring SCORPIONS’ Klaus Meine), “Carry Me Over,” and “Lost In Space.”

When not crafting AVANTASIA albums, Tobias Sammet fronts the high humor/high energy heavy metal band EDGUY.

Stay updated on all things AVANTASIA at www.TobiasSammet.com.

VOIVOD premieres new track, “Kluskap O’Kom,” on Brooklyn Vegan.com

On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, Target Earth! To hear a new track from the album, please head over to Brooklyn Vegan.com for the exclusive stream of “Kluskap O’Kom”:

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2012/12/voivod_aims_tow.html

For fans that can’t wait until Target Earth‘s release, be sure to check out the tracks “Target Earth“ and ”Mechanical Mind“ for a further preview of the album! The officialTarget Earth EPK, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, plus an exclusive interview with Away (Michel Langevin) and Chewy (Daniel Mongrain) about the making of the album, can also be viewed online here.

The official track-listing for Target Earth can be seen below.

Target Earth
Kluskap O’Kom
Empathy for the Enemy
Mechanical Mind
Warchaic
Resistance
Kaleidos
Corps Étranger
Artefact
Defiance

VOIVOD online:

http://www.voivod.com/

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FRONTIERS RECORDS LAUNCHES OFFICIAL NORTH AMERICAN ONLINE STORE IN CONJUNCTION WITH EMI

LABEL SERVICES AND MERCH DIRECT

Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the launch of its official North American online store in conjunction with EMI Label Services and Merch Direct. The shop can be visited at www.merchdirect.com/frontiers or www.frontiers.it/us. Fans of hard rock, heavy metal, melodic rock, classic AOR rock, progressive rock and similar genres will now have a fantastic one-stop shopping location to conveniently purchase the latest releases from the likes of heavy-hitters Dokken, Whitesnake, Sebastian Bach, Loverboy, Trixter, Warrant, YES, Night Ranger, Electric Light Orchestra and more as well as Frontiers’ specialty artists like Jimi Jamison, Issa, Ten and Work Of Art. Every customer will receive a free MP3 sampler containing 16 tracks from various Frontiers releases. The sampler will be updated often to make sure consumers are getting the freshest look at what Frontiers has to offer. Special discounts (i.e. an ongoing 20% discount off your order for customers who buy 5 or more albums) and added value items will be made available exclusively through the Frontiers online store as well as exclusive video content.

Frontiers Records has an exciting 2013 release schedule planned for January including Crashdiet’s THE SAVAGE PLAYGROUND, Pink Cream 69′s CEREMONIAL, Jorn’s SYMPHONIC and the limited-edition LP release of Journey’s latest studio album ECLIPSE; all are available for pre-order now. Also available for pre-order is the self-titled debut from Snakecharmer which features former members of Whitesnake, Thunder, Ozzy Osbourne and more. Later in 2013, the label will have new studio albums by Player, Great White, Stryper, W.E.T., King Kobra, Baton Rouge, Diamond Dawn, De La Cruz and more, as well as reissues from Electric Light Orchestra and Jeff Lynne.

For more information, please visit:

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12/10/12

NAILS Announces January Tour Dates

Band To Occupy Godcity Studios This Month

Following their recent attack of shows down the West Coast supporting Converge, Torche and Kvelertak, NAILS has just confirmed a new three-day January West Coast assault.

Dubbed “United & Strong 2013,” the crushing short tour will feature NAILS headlining three California dates with support from Death Threat, Twitching Tongues and Incendiary in late January. These shows will serve as a record release weekend for their upcoming Obscene Humanity 7”, boasting three of the most iconic tracks from the bands’ 2009 Obscene Humanity 12” EP, re-recorded during the Unsilent Death recording sessions. Cvlt Nation is hosting a stream of the reanimated title track “Obscene Humanity,” alongside a detailed breakdown of the process behind bringing these songs back to life for this 7” by founding guitarist/vocalist Todd Jones, AT THIS LOCATION.

NAILS will enter Godcity Studios in Salem, Massachusetts with Converge’s Kurt Ballou from late December into early January, where they’ll align their hate on tape once again, recording their anticipated next full-length, Abandon All Life, set for release mid-year once again through Southern Lord.

United & Strong 2013 — NAILS w/ Death Threat, Twitching Tongues, Incendiary:

1/25/2012 Gilman Street – Berkeley, CA w/ Lecherous Gaze

1/26/2012 Rock City – Camarillo, CA w/ Catholic Spit, Violent Americans

1/27/2012 Aladdin Jr. – Pomona, CA w/ Retaliate, New Brigade

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IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION

Premiere New Video!

Earlier this year IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTIONreleased their debut Recurring Themes. The album was produced by Roy Z (Halford, Bruce Dickinson), and features nine original tracks that showcase the band’s vocal harmonies soaring over original progressive-metal riffing, melodic compositions and the rhythms of ex-Tiles drummer, Pat DeLeon.Recurring Themes was financed entirely by the band andis available for purchase via the band’s website, iTunes, Amazon,CD Baby, Lasers Edge, Dearborn Music and is now available through Nightmare Records.

Recently ISD completed work on a video for the song “Monster”. The video is receiving its exclusive premiere today courtesy of Noisecreep. Be one of the first to see the video for “Monster” HERE.

As a special holiday gift for their fans ISD is having a 50 percent off sale on everything in their “destructStore” including their debut album Recurring Themes. Check out the sale and pick up your ISD merchandise HERE.

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTIONis the brainchild of Detroit-based guitarist, vocalist and metal innovator Tony Piccoli. Influenced by the raw power of bands such as Strapping Young Lad, Meshuggah and Pantera , as well as the disciplined complexities of progressive groups like Dream Theater and Genesis, Piccoli set out to change the face of metal. His blend of crushing guitars, ethereal overtones, a combination of vocal styles and wonderful melody are wrapped in subtly complex time signatures, skull-crushing guitar riffs, and melodic hooks so memorable that you will need surgery to get these songs out of your head.

IMMINENT SONIC DESTRUCTION are:

Tony Piccoli – Lead Vocals, Guitars

Pat DeLeon – Drums, Percussion

Scott Thompson – Guitars, Vocals

Pete Hopersberger – Keyboards, Vocals

Bryan Paxton – Bass, Vocals

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YEAR OF THE GOAT: Swedish Occult Metal Outfit’s Debut Album Out Now

Stream All Of Angels’ Necropolis Now At This Is Not A Scene

Angels’ Necropolis, the infernal debut album from Östergötland/Norrköping, Sweden-based quintet YEAR OF THE GOAT, is available now worldwide via Ván Records, the gang liable for bringing The Devil’s Blood, The Ruins Of Beverast, Nagelfar and others into the cult spotlight over the last decade.

Blazing with over fifty minutes of supreme, metallic occult rock, Angels’ Necropolis has been reaping mass acclaim, with an arsenal of perfect scores and major features infiltrating print and online media outlets worldwide, and setting the YEAR OF THE GOAT name up for best-of 2012 listings abroad.

In commemoration of its unleashing upon the planet, This Is Not A Scene and Earsplit are hosting a stream of Angels’ Necropolis, so celebrate the YEAR OF THE GOAT as loud as possible RIGHT HERE.

Mainstream German news site Spiegel posted a colossal feature on Ván Records’ new December releases — including YEAR OF THE GOAT, alongside labelmates Vanderbuyst, GOLD, Attic and more — where European readers can stream the album(s) as well AT THIS LOCATION.

Preceded only by two short EP’s, also released by their comrades at Ván Records, Angel’s Necropolis is a brilliantly infectious album highlighting the classic metal/occult rock harmonies YEAR OF THE GOAT seemingly permeate the air around them with, rather than “perform” or “execute” said riffery. The atmospheric permeation of the eight rituals which comprise their Angel’s Necropolis offering form the proper conditions to transport the listener to another plane of existence for over fifty minutes; a meditative state in tribute to Lucifer and his legions.

Review copies of Angel’s Necropolis and interviews with YEAR OF THE GOAT are available now worldwide via Earsplit PR: earsplitpr@aol.com.

“Album Of The Month” – Metal Hammer Greece

“The time is now for an end to the cynical exploitation of the occult by the apparent legion of frauds. Year of the Goat and their peers are laying the foundation for an extremely exciting movement and, as a shot across the bows, this is as powerful an opening gambit as there has ever been. Doubters will be silenced…” – Lurker’s Path

“…Sinners, thieves and liars, get ready for the ultimate occult magical Sabbatic Rock release of 2012… 10/10″ – Metak Kaoz

“…a wildly dynamic record imbued with rich, vintage tones and ritualistic songwriting and lyrics. 9/10″ – Soundshock

“Ein tolles Werk, wenn man sich ihm gegenüber öffnet und es entdecken möchte. Ich prophezeihe dann allerdings Suchtgefahr! Sagt nicht man hätte euch nicht gewarnt! 10/10″ – Hell Is Open

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BUCKCHERRY to Release New Album ‘Confessions’ February 19, 2013 via Century Media Records

Free Download of First Single, “Gluttony” Available Today Only;

Digital Single Available for Purchase at iTunes Tomorrow (December 11)

[Buckcherry photo by Stevie D.]

Multi-Platinum Los Angeles rock band Buckcherry will release their new CD Confessions February 19, 2013 via Century Media Records. “Gluttony”–the first single from the album–will be available for purchase through iTunes tomorrow (Tuesday, December 11). In the meantime, a free download of “Gluttony” is available today only (Monday, December 10) atwww.centurymedia.com/specials/buckcherry. A lyric video for “Gluttony” can also be seen on the free download page.

Buckcherry just wrapped a string of UK dates and will headline North American shows in late December and January before joining Kid Rock as special guests on the upcoming “Rebel Soul” Tour beginning February 2 in Kansas City, MO. In addition, Buckcherry will co-headline Fremont Street Experience’s Downtown Countdown New Year’s Eve 2013 celebration in Las Vegas December 31.

While on tour, Buckcherry will preview new songs from Confessions, the band’s sixth studio album and first U.S. release for Century Media Records. Confessions merges punk grit, gutter attitude, honest storytelling, and razor sharp hooks. The lyrics are tied together by the underlying theme of the Seven Deadly Sins.

Buckcherry continues to resonate because they’re so unabashedly honest in their recordings and on stage. “It’s a real rock ‘n’ roll band,” says Nelson. “You get 100 percent of what we are and what we’re about. We don’t apologize for it.”

Additional dates have been added to the band’s run of headlining North American gigs. The currentBuckcherry tour itinerary is as follows:

Date City Venue

Solo Shows:

12/27 Libertyville, IL Austin’s Fuel Room

12/28 Mt. Pleasant, MI Soaring Eagle Casino And Resort

12/31 Las Vegas, NV Fremont Street Experience (with Queensrÿche,

Quiet Riot, Pop Evil, Otherwise)

1/2 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory Concert House

1/4 Lloydminster, AB Kooler

1/5 Edmonton, AB Union Hall Nightclub

1/6 Calgary, AB The Back Alley

1/8 Medicine Hat, AB Esplanade Theater

1/10 Lethbridge, AB Average Joe’s

1/11 Regina, SK Pure Ultra Lounge

1/12 Winnipeg, MB The Oak

1/14 Thunder Bay, ON Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

1/16 London, ON London Concert Theatre

1/19 Toronto, ON Phoenix Concert Theatre

1/20 Niagara Falls, NY Rapids Theatre

1/22 Portland, ME The Asylum

With Kid Rock and Hellbound:

2/2 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center

2/5 Springfield, MO JQH Arena

2/7 Beaumont, TX Ford Park Event Center

Solo Show:

2/9 Tulsa, OK BOK Center

With Kid Rock and Hellbound:

2/10 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena

2/13 Bossier City, LA CenturyLink Center

2/15 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

2/16 Greenville, SC Bi-Lo Center

2/18 Fort Myers, FL Germain Arena

2/20 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center

2/21 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena

2/23 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena

2/24 Huntsville, AL Von Braun Center

2/26 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex

2/27 Knoxville, TN Knoxville Civic Auditorium

3/1 Memphis, TN FedEx Forum

3/2 Louisville, KY KFC Yum! Center

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