Friday, May 18, 2012

SONATA ARCTICA Is Streaming Their NEW Album 'Stones Grow Her Name' Right Now!


'Stones Grow Her Name', the seventh studio album by Finnish melodic Metallers SONATA ARCTICA is going to be released TODAY via Nuclear Blast Records - and the record is available for streaming in its entirety through May 21st at the location below.

Tracklist:

01. Only The Broken Hearts (Make You Beautiful)
02. Shitload Of Money
03. Losing My Insanity
04. Somewhere Close To You
05. I Have A Right
06. Alone In Heaven
07. The Day
08. Cinderblox
09. Don't Be Mean
10. Wildfire, Part II - One With The Mountain
11. Wildfire, Part III - Wildfire Town, Population: 0

Bonus Track for Deluxe Digi-Pak version ONLY:

12. Tonight I Dance Alone

Click here to listen to SONATA ARCTICA's NEW Album 'Stones Grow Her Name' (Courtesy of Nuclear Blast Records)



Related links:
Click here to order the NEW Sonata Arctica Record!
Sonata Arctica's Official Site

BLACK SABBATH Deletes Bill Ward From Their Website! #DisrespectfulBullies???


Earlier today, we announced that the NEW and improved BLACK SABBATH website has arrived! In case you haven't seen it yet, the NEW version of BlackSabbath.com is a lot more navigable and it makes easier for the band to interact with their fans and vice versa. It also features a bunch of updates from the band.

All this is kinda cool right? Well, get this: the band has cropped out drummer Bill Ward from all of the bands images! Is this because of legal matters? Or is the band simply dicking Bill over? Use the comments section below and let us know what you think!

Click here to check out the NEW BLACK SABBATH Website

NOLA's Down To Kick Off US Tour Tonight In Louisiana With Haarp & RED FANG!

Philip Anselmo's supergroup DOWN are ready to get on stage and do what they do best: bring back the days in which bands took names on stage night after night. The NOLA musical export will be kicking off their US Tour tonight at The Station in Broussard, Lousiana. Joining DOWN will be haarp and RED FANG!

As previously announced, the first six-song EP will be released this summer! The first of a four EP series, heralds the sound of DOWN going back to its roots, with influences from BLACK SABBATH, SAINT VITUS and WITCHFINDER GENERAL, is described by Anselmo as "a very pure Doom Metal record."

DOWN's NEW EP will feature the following songs in no particular order:

- 'Levitation'
- 'Witchtripper'
- 'The Misfortune Teller'
- 'The Curse Is A Lie'
- 'Open Coffins'
- 'This Work Is Timeless'

DOWN US Tour With HAARP & RED FANG:

May:

18 - Broussard, LA - The Station
19 - Huntsville, AL - The Crossroads
20 - Columbus, OH - Rock On The Range
21 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
23 - Little Rock, AR - Juanitas
25 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre
26 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
27 - Shreveport, LA - Municipal Auditorium
29 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
30 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm

June:


1 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Culture Room
2 - Tampa, FL - Scion Rock Fest


Related links:
DOWN

TENACIOUS D Attack The Host Of G4's "Attack Of The Show" - Video Available!

Last night, Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D joined Kevin Pereira live in the G4 studios to talk about the release of their NEW album,  'Rize Of The Fenix' available now! Here is the entire segment for your viewing pleasure.



This past Tuesday (May 15), Tenacious D — the storied musical duo featuring Kyle Gass and Jack Black — released their NEW album, 'Rize of the Fenix', you can now stream the album in its entirety below.



Related links:
Tenacious D

VAN HALEN Cancels A Ton Of Tour Dates! Did The Band Break Up Again?


VAN HALEN have postponed 31 dates on their 2012 North American tour. The postponed shows were to run from July 7 in Uncasville, CT through Sept. 25 in Milwaukee, WI.

No official reason has been given for the postponements, and there’s no word yet on when the rescheduled dates will be announced. BUT, Rolling Stone reports that Van Halen has “abruptly postponed” 30 North American tour dates that have been on the calendar since the tour was announced back in December. The tour’s promoter, Live Nation, did not comment on the matter, but a source told Rolling Stone that Van Halen’s members are “arguing like mad” and “hate each other.” Not surprising news, exactly, but definitely disappointing for fans of huge riffs and karate kicks.

(Note that these dates have been POSTPONED, not canceled. Several shows on Van Halen’s 2007-2008 were postponed as well, and all were ultimately rescheduled.)

The band has 13 upcoming shows which will go on as scheduled:

- 5/19:  St. Paul, Minn., Xcel Energy Center
- 5/22:  Kansas City, Mo., Sprint Center
- 5/24:  Denver, Colo., Pepsi Center
- 5/27:  Las Vegas, Nev., MGM Grand Garden Arena
- 6/1:    Los Angeles, Calif., Staples Center
- 6/3:    Oakland, Calif., Oracle Arena
- 6/5:    San Jose, Calif., HP Pavilion
- 6/12:   Anaheim, Calif, Honda Center
- 6/14:   San Diego, Calif – Viejas Arena
- 6/16:   Phoenix, Ariz., US Airways Center
- 6/20:   Dallas, Texas, American Airlines Center
- 6/22:   San Antonio, Texas, AT&T Center
- 6/24:  Houston, Texas, Toyota Center
- 6/26:   New Orleans, La., New Orleans Arena

The postponed dates:

- 7/7:  Uncasville, Ct., Mohegan Sun Arena
- 7/9:  Hampton, Va., Hampton Coliseum
- 7/11:  Philadelphia, Pa., Wells Fargo Center
- 7/13:  East Rutherford, N.J., Izod Center
- 7/15:  Baltimore, Md., 1st Mariner Arena
- 7/17:  Rochester N.Y., Blue Cross Arena
- 7/19:  Detroit, Mich., Joe Louis Arena
- 7/21:  London, Ontario, John Labatt Centre
- 7/24:  Toledo, Ohio, Huntington Center
- 7/26:  Grand Rapids, Mich., Van Andel Arena
- 7/28:  Cleveland, Ohio, Quicken Loans Arena
- 7/31:  Fort Wayne, Ind., Allen County Memorial Coliseum
- 8/2:  Columbus, Ohio, Schottenstein Center
- 8/4:  Knoxville, Tenn., Thompson-Boiling Arena
- 8/6:  Memphis, Tenn., FedEx Forum
- 8/8:  Birmingham, Ala., BJCC Arena
- 8/10:  Greenville, S.C., BI-LO Center
- 8/12:  Cincinnati, Ohio, US Bank Arena
- 8/21:  Spokane, Wash., Spokane Arena
- 8/23:  Portland, Ore., Rose Garden
- 8/25:  Sacramento, Calif.,Power Balance Pavilion
- 8/28:  Fresno, Calif., Save Mart Center
- 8/30:  Reno, Nev., Reno Events Center
- 9/4:  Salt Lake City, Utah — EnergySolutions Arena
- 9/8:  Albuquerque, N.M., Tingley Coliseum
- 9/11:  El Paso, Texas, Don Haskins Center
- 9/13:  Austin, Texas, Frank Erwin Center
- 9/15:  Oklahoma City, Okla., Chesapeake Energy Arena
- 9/17:  Wichita, Kan. – Intrust Bank Arena
- 9/21:  Moline, Ill., Iwireless Center
- 9/25:  Milwaukee, Wis., Bradley Center

Related links:
VAN HALEN's Official Site

The NEW BLACK SABBATH Website Has Arrived!


The NEW and improved BLACK SABBATH website has arrived! Have you seen it yet? No? What are you waiting for? The NEW version of BlackSabbath.com is a lot more navigable and it makes easier for the band to interact with their fans and vice versa. It also features a bunch of updates from the band.

Click here to check out the NEW BLACK SABBATH Website


Listen To SIX FEET UNDER's NEW Album 'Undead' Right Now!


Let Decibel magazine hurl your weekend into a sonic maelstrom of brutality with a full stream of 'Undead', the forthcoming NEW studio offering from Death Metal monarchs SIX FEET UNDER. Scheduled for North American release on May 22, 2012 through Metal Blade Records, 'Undead' was produced by Mark Lewis (Deicide, Devildriver) and mixed by Jason Suecof (Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy) at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida. The record features an updated lineup of Barnes alongside guitarist Rob Arnold (ex- Chimaira), longtime guitarist Steve Swanson (ex-Massacre), bassist Jeff Hughell (ex-Brain Drill, ex-Vile), and drummer Kevin Talley (Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Chimaira) and has already begun raising the ears of fans and critics alike. In an early review, Blistering.com commends the band for giving "meat-and-potatoes Death Metal a nice kick in the behind," PitRiff.com champions 'Undead' for being "powerful, musical and yet distinctly death metal," while PureGrainAudio opines: " …one of the world's biggest Death Metal acts is still a commanding force of sonic destruction." Adds Metal Assault in a 9/10 rating: "if you're into throat-grabbing riffs and groove-oriented extreme music… 'Undead' is right up your alley."

Stream 'Undead' in its relentless entirety at THIS LOCATION (courtesy of Decibel Magazine).

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Death Metal screamer/legend Chris Barnes from the mighty SIX FEET UNDER about the band's  forthcoming NEW full-length, 'Undead'. During the conversation, we chatted with Chris about how Cannabis aids his musical power and about all the touring plans that are on already scripted on the SIX FEET UNDER agenda. So grab your smoke, lay back, crank it up, and check out our interview with Chris Barnes from SIX FEET UNDER!!!



In conjunction with the release of 'Undead', SIX FEET UNDER will demolish the masses on a near three-week run of live rituals this June. Dubbed the "18 Nights Of Blood Tour", the journey will begin in Atlanta, Georgia on June 8. Support will be provided by Dying Fetus and Revocation. Comments Barnes: "We want to get out there and pretty much destroy. We want to play to as many people as possible, and show all of the fans out there the new songs, and leave nothing but a trail of blood in our wake. We're hoping that whoever makes body bags are upping their output, because after this record comes out there'll be a lot of decomposing bodies out there!

SIX FEET UNDER 18 Nights Of Blood Tour 2012 with Dying Fetus and Revocation:

- 6/08/2012: The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA
- 6/09/2012: Empire in Springfield, VA
- 6/10/2012: Palladium in Worcester, MA
- 6/11/2012: Bowery Ballroom in New York, NY
- 6/12/2012: Alrosa Villa in Columbus, OH
- 6/13/2012: Reggie's in Chicago, IL
- 6/14/2012: Peabody's in Cleveland, OH
- 6/15/2012: Harpo's in Detroit, MI
- 6/16/2012: People's Court in Des Moines, IA*
- 6/18/2012: The Gothic Theater in Denver, CO*
- 6/20/2012: Studio Seven in Seattle, WA
- 6/21/2012: Hawthorne Theater in Portland, OR
- 6/23/2012: The Metro in Oakland, CA
- 6/24/2012: The Whisky in Los Angeles, CA
- 6/25/2012: TBA in Tempe, AZ
- 6/26/2012: House Of Rock in El Paso, TX
- 6/27/2012: Scout Bar in Houston, TX
- 6/29/2012: Brass Mug in Tampa, FL*

* - No Dying Fetus

Stay tuned for more information about Six Feet Under!

Related links:
Six Feet Under's Official Site

Chad Smith Surprises Fans By Joining CHICKENFOOT On Stage During Boston Show Encore - Video Available!

Drummer Chad Smith surprised and delighted fans on Wednesday night when he joined his group CHICKENFOOT at the Orpheum Theater during the Boston stop of the "Different Devil" tour. Smith, who is a member of the group and performed on both studio albums, was unable to take part in the tour because of prior commitments with The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The "Different Devil" tour is the group's first national U.S. tour since 2009.

About Chickenfoot's live show, The TAHOE DAILY TRIBUNE states, "Some bands just don't need to rehearse. The phrase 'you either have it or you don't' comes to mind, and these guys have it in droves."

The group's latest single, "Different Devil" is currently Top 20 on the Mediabase Mainstream Rock Chart and Top 5 on the Mediabase Classic Rock Chart. 

CHICKENFOOT released "Chickenfoot III" late last year to much critical praise, with ROLLING STONE observing, "It's hard to hate big-boned butt rock from guys clearly making it because they still love the form." BILLBOARD says, “It’s a rare case of a group that’s equal to – or perhaps even greater than – the sum of its parts… this is an album that really wins hearts with its granite thump’n’roll.” USA TODAY proposes that  "Chickenfoot III" could be "the beginning of a riff-driven renaissance."

The band recently earned a GRAMMY nomination for the “Best Recording Package,” for the creative 3D design.

The first single, “Big Foot,” debuted at #1 on the Mediabase Classic Rock Chart holding the position for 11 weeks. "Chickenfoot III" debuted at #9 on the Billboard Top 100 and follows the band’s 2009 debut album, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 100 and was certified gold for sales over 500,000 units by the Recording Industry Association of America.

CHICKENFOOT is also partnering with Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, for a second time to encourage fans to help alleviate some of the effects of the economy. In addition to ensuring a fair priced ticket, the band will make donations to a local food bank in each market and encourages fans to do the same.



- 5/18/12 in Atlantic City, NJ at House Of Blues
- 5/19/12 in Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun
- 5/21/12 in New York, NY at Beacon Theater
- 5/23/12 in St. Louis, MO at Fox Theater
- 5/25/12 in Thackerville, OK at Winstar Casino
- 5/27/12 in Pryor, OK at Catch the Fever Festival Grounds (Rocklahoma)
- 5/29/12 in Houston, TX at Bayou Music Center
- 5/31/12 in Tucson, AZ at Anselmo Valencia Amphetheater
- 6/1/12 in Las Vegas, NV at The Joint
- 6/3/12 in Portland, OR at Schnitzer Hall
- 6/5/12 in Vancouver, BC at Queen Elizabeth Theater
- 6/6/12 in Seattle, WA at WaMu Theater
- 6/10/12 in Los Angeles, CA at Greek Theater

Related links:
Chickenfoot
Feeding America
eOne Music

DYING FETUS Release Third In Studio Video Of The Guitar Shredding Process For 'Reign Supreme'!


DYING FETUS have posted the third video in a series of in-studio videos taken during the recording sessions of their NEW album 'Reign Supreme', which is scheduled for a June 19th release via Relapse Records. This video focuses on laying down riffs and the guitar tracking process for 'Reign Supreme'.
The band has released a full album teaser for 'Reign Supreme'. 'Reign Supreme' features nine tracks and is a "return to roots" with production focused slightly more on slam than in the band's last few works.  Thematically, the album is set to be a good old-fashioned piece of social and political commentary in the style of DYING FETUS as we have come to know. View the album teaser HERE.
Check out an exclusive lyric video for the first new song from Reign Supreme entitled "Subjected to a Beating" HERE.
Reign Supreme can be pre-ordered HERE.
DYING FETUS will be on tour all summer long including an appearance at Maryland Death Fest as well as the "18 Nights of Blood Tour" in North America with label mates REVOCATION and Six Feet Under. They will also be on a headlining tour of Europe which includes appearances at the "Copenhell Festival" in Copenhagen, Denmark, "Hell Fest" in Clisson, France, the "With Full Force" festival in Roitzschjora, Germany, "Sevilla Rock Festival" in Sevilla, Spain and the "Getaway Rock Fest" in Gävle, Sweden.
 



The first video in the series which focuses on the drum tracking process can be viewed HERE. The second video in the series which covers laying down vocal tracks as well as bass parts, it is available for viewing HERE
DYING FETUS 18 Nights Of Blood Tour 2012 with Six Feet Under and Revocation:

- 6/08/2012: The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA
- 6/09/2012: Empire in Springfield, VA
- 6/10/2012: Palladium in Worcester, MA
- 6/11/2012: Bowery Ballroom in New York, NY
- 6/12/2012: Alrosa Villa in Columbus, OH
- 6/13/2012: Reggie's in Chicago, IL
- 6/14/2012: Peabody's in Cleveland, OH
- 6/15/2012: Harpo's in Detroit, MI
- 6/16/2012: People's Court in Des Moines, IA*
- 6/18/2012: The Gothic Theater in Denver, CO*
- 6/20/2012: Studio Seven in Seattle, WA
- 6/21/2012: Hawthorne Theater in Portland, OR
- 6/23/2012: The Metro in Oakland, CA
- 6/24/2012: The Whisky in Los Angeles, CA
- 6/25/2012: TBA in Tempe, AZ
- 6/26/2012: House Of Rock in El Paso, TX
- 6/27/2012: Scout Bar in Houston, TX
- 6/29/2012: Brass Mug in Tampa, FL*

* - No Dying Fetus

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

DOWN To Release First Of Four EP's On ______________! Song Names Revealed!


As previously reported, NOLA's supergroup DOWN is scheduled to release four EP's dubbed as 'Down IV' throughout the next four years. During a recent interview the bands riff meister Kirk Windstein announced that the first EP, which contains six songs, should be out this summer!

“They’re kind of a throwback to what we were doing at the very beginning, on the NOLA record (Down’s 1995 platinum debut). I think the fans are going to love it. Windstein names "Misfortune Teller" as one of his favorite tunes from the upcoming EP.

Down's NEW EP will feature the following songs in no particular order:

- 'Levitation'
- 'Witchtripper'
- 'The Misfortune Teller'
- 'The Curse Is A Lie'
- 'Open Coffins'
- 'This Work Is Timeless'

DOWN US Tour With HAARP & RED FANG:

May:

18 - Broussard, LA - The Station
19 - Huntsville, AL - The Crossroads
20 - Columbus, OH - Rock On The Range
21 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
23 - Little Rock, AR - Juanitas
25 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre
26 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
27 - Shreveport, LA - Municipal Auditorium
29 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
30 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm

June:


1 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Culture Room
2 - Tampa, FL - Scion Rock Fest
 

Related links:
DOWN

SEPULTURA Single-handily Changed Heavy Music With 'Arise' & Are Still A Force To Be Reckoned With! Images From The "Kairos Tour" Available!


When SEPULTURA released their groundbreaking record 'Arise' on March 20, 1991, the face of Heavy Music was changed forever! "When this album was released it became the biggest seller in Roadrunner history and firmly established both the band and Roadrunner Records", commented Monte Conner (Senior Vice President of A&R for Roadrunner Records). " It is still hands down a Speed/Thrash Metal record but you can hear the beginnings of the modern Sepultura sound that would fully bloom on 'Chaos A.D.' in Max’s more enunciated vocal delivery and his NEW less-is-more lyrical approach (due undoubtedly to his improvements in speaking English). Here, Max is really starting to shine as a powerful Metal singer and band leader. I still think the lobster claws on the cover are cheesy but the fans love that art and it has become an iconic piece. This was the first time that Max worked with Andy Wallace and it was a collaboration that would continue through Soulfly’s 'Primitive' in 1998."


Today, SEPULTURA is still going strong! After various lineup changes, more specifically the departure of brothers and co-founders Max and Iggor Cavalera, the band is still making music and touring the entire planet. Recently, SEPULTURA wrapped up the "North American Kairos Tour" at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. Joining the Kings of Tribal Metal were fellow Brazilian Metallers KRISIUN, as well as the legendary Thrash Metal band DEATH ANGEL. Opening every night of the "Kairos Tour" were new comers HAVOK.

Prior to the show we had the chance to chat with SEPULTURA's legendary guitarist Andreas Kisser. During part one of the conversation, which came to a halt when RAMMSTEIN was suddenly cranked all over the venue, we had the chance to talk to Andreas about the "North American Kairos Tour" and how he and Paolo Jr. have managed to keep the bands legacy intact! Part two is coming soon, so stay tuned!



Here are some KILLER images we captured during the bands terrifying set:












Live Photos by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Sepultura's Official Site

Italian Thrash Metallers MERENDINE Ink Deal With Deutschland's Metalville Records; NEW Album Coming Soon!

Italian thrashers "Merendine" have inked a deal with Germany's Metalville Records this week. They have titled the NEW album 'New World Disorder'. This will be the fourth full length release for the band. Merendine who are based in Northern Italy in the town of Padova, have a unique sound of hard Rock/Thrash which is reminiscent to the Bay Area Thrash Scene. But yet they have a strong European Metal feel. Having released 3 records prior to 'New World Disorder': 'Walk Across Fire' in 2003 (Legion Of Doom), 'RAW' (Mausoleum Records) produced by Jack Frost, and 'Rude Rebel Brotherhood' (Locomotive Music) produced by Chris Caffery (Savatage, TSO). 'New World Disorder' was produced by Luigi Stefanini in Italy in November & December of 2011. "We were looking for a different sound stated drummer Luca Cerardi. We had great success with Chris Caffery and Jack Frost. But the band was at a turning point. We wanted to do something different. I am very happy with the way the record came out."

Merendine which formed in 1995 as a five piece have etched their niche on the Metal scene in Italy. In 2010 with the departure of guitarist David Bisson, the band stood as a four piece creating a different element that transcended into a NEW sound and a NEW outlook. "You can't stop progression", stated Zanda Zandarin (Vocals). "We just became tighter and stronger as a four piece. We are a family, we made a strong album. That alone is a testament to what we can do together. I'm proud of it and nothing will change that", Guitarist Luca Sigers Securo stated. "This record is what we're proud of! Luigi outdid himself and made something brilliant," commented bassist Dario Bianchi. "Having endorsements with Vic-Firth, D'Adarrio, Evans and Planet Waves has also helped us", stated drummer Luca Cerardi. "Having people believe in you is a comforting feeling."

Merendine toured last winter as direct support for Doro Pesch in Europe. They had a 4 week run which brought them through Germany, Spain, France, The Czech Republic, Italy and Luxemburg. The band also toured with Krypteria and Doro prior in 2008. The band did off festival dates with Motorhead in 2009 as well. Fans in Europe and North America have embraced the band. Drawing inspiration is something that every band needs to develop. No one knew that better than Luigi Stefanini. Merendine signed a worldwide management deal with Skateboard Marketing Ltd. in New York in December of 2011. They are gearing up for a full Summer European tour after the release.

Audio will be posted on the bands official Facebook page and web site on June 1st.

Line Up:

- Luca Zandarin: Vocals
- Luca Securo: Guitar
- Dario Bianchi: Bass
- Luca Cerardi: Drums

Related links:
Merendine's Official Site
Meredine on Facebook

Lame Statement From BLACK SABBATH Regarding Bill Ward's Decision To Not Partake In The "Un-reunion"!


As previously reported, legendary drummer Bill Ward announced that he will NOT be part of the upcoming BLACK SABBATH tour dates and that he will not be part of the recording sessions for the bands NEW album. Bill's decision came after being told by the SABBATH camp to “come to the UK, play for free and see how the first show goes.” Additionally, the band confirmed their hometown gig without confirming all the details with Bill? What pisses us off even more is that they were going to have Bill share the drum throne with another drummer!

Here is what the BLACK SABBATH camp had to say about Bill's decision:

"We have decided not to make any detailed comment on Bill's latest statement. There are two sides to every story. We have been working hard at rehearsals making excellent progress after Tony's treatments and we have engaged a substitute drummer for the forthcoming shows. See you at Download."

--Black Sabbath, 5/17/12

Related links:
Black Sabbath

30 Years Of SODOM To Be Celebrated With Two Special Releases - Details Available!


German Thrash Metal legends SODOM will celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. And if you know Tom Angelripper & Co it will be not be half-hearted. On July 17th a limited edition deluxe box set entitled '30 Years Sodomized - 1982-2012' will be released in North America. There will only be 300 copies made available and it features the following content:

- 2 LPs Official Bootleg - The Witchunter Decade, colored vinyl
- 1 CD Official Bootleg - The Witchhunter Decade
- 2CD Thirty Years War best of compiled by Tom Angelripper
- 30th Anniversary poster
- Postcard
- Sticker
- 32 page book in LP format about the history of the band incl. unseen photos
- Size: 35 x 35 cm, hard cardboard material with top

In addition to the box set, the double gatefold LP Official Bootleg - 'The Witchhunter Decade' (incl. printed inner sleeves and colored vinyl) will also be released on July 17th in a limited edition of 250 copies in North America to commemorate the death of cult drummer Chris Witchunter, who died four years ago.

- TRACKLISTING:

CD: Official Bootleg - The Witchhunter Decade:

01. SEPULCHRAL VOICE (REHEARSAL, 1984)
02. OBSESSED BY CRUELTY (RECORDED LIVE IN BELGIUM, 1985)
03. AFTER THE DELUGE (RECORDED LIVE AT METALLIZE FESTIVAL, 1986)
04. CONJURATION (RECORDED LIVE AT "SCUM", HOLLAND, 1987)
05. PROSELYTISM REAL (RECORDED LIVE AT METALLIZE FESTIVAL, 1987)
06. CONQUEROR (RECORDED LIVE IN HOLLAND, 1987)
07. MY ATONEMENT (RECORDED LIVE AT "SCUM", HOLLAND, 1987)
08. OUTBRAEK OF EVIL (RECORDED LIVE IN GERMANY, ZECHE BOCHUM, 1988)
09. PERSECUTION MANIA (RECORDED LIVE IN SWITZERLAND, SARGANS, 1988)
10. MAGIC DRAGON (RECORDED LIVE IN GERMANY, BRAUNSCHWEIG, 1989)
11. SHELLFIRE DEFENSE (PREPRODUCTION, 1990)
12. THE SAW IS THE LAW (PREPRODUCTION, 1990)
13. BLOODTRAILS (PREPRODUCTION, 1990)
14. BODY PARTS (RECORDED LIVE IN JAPAN, 1992)
15. SKINNED ALIVE (RECORDED LIVE AT WDR FESTIVAL, 1992)
16. SONS OF HELL (DEMO VERSION)

Thirty Years War:

CD1:

01: BURST COMMAND `TIL WAR
02: BRANDISH THE SCEPTRE
03: MY ATONEMENT
04: ELECTROCUTION
05: CHRIST PASSION
06: TIRED AND RED
07: BAPTISM OF FIRE
08: THE SAW IS THE LAW (SPLATTING VERSION)
09: SHELLFIRE DEFENSE
10: TARRED ANF FEATHERED
11: THE CRIPPLER
12: REINCARNATION
13: SODOMIZED
14: DELIGHT IN SLAYING
15: INTO PERDITION

CD2:

01: GATHERING OF MINDS
02: UNWANTED YOUTH
03: POLITOXIMANIAC
04: THAT´S WHAT AN UNKNOWN KILLER DIARIZED
05: WARLIKE CONSPIRACY
06: SPIRITUAL DEMISE
07: BOOK BURNING
08: MINEJUMPER
09: GENOCIDE
10: WHERE ANGELS DIE
11: HATRED OF THE GODS
12: LORDS OF DEPRAVITY
13: KAMIKAZE TERRORRIZER
14: IN WAR AND PIECES
15: HELLFIRE  

LP: Official Bootleg - The Witchhunter Decade:

- Side 1:

01. SEPULCHRAL VOICE (REHEARSAL, 1984)
02. OBSESSED BY CRUELTY (RECORDED LIVE IN BELGIUM, 1985)
03. AFTER THE DELUGE (RECORDED LIVE AT METALLIZE FESTIVAL, 1986)
04. CONJURATION (RECORDED LIVE AT "SCUM", HOLLAND, 1987)

- Side 2:

01. PROSELYTISM REAL (RECORDED LIVE AT METALLIZE FESTIVAL, 1987)
02. CONQUEROR (RECORDED LIVE IN HOLLAND, 1987)
03. MY ATONEMENT (RECORDED LIVE AT "SCUM", HOLLAND, 1987)
04. OUTBREAK OF EVIL (RECORDED LIVE IN GERMANY, ZECHE BOCHUM, 1988)

- Side 3:

01. PERSECUTION MANIA (RECORDED LIVE IN SWITZERLAND, SARGANS, 1988)
02. MAGIC DRAGON (RECORDED LIVE IN GERMANY, BRAUNSCHWEIG, 1989)
03. SHELLFIRE DEFENSE (PREPRODUCTION, 1990)
04. THE SAW IS THE LAW (PREPRODUCTION, 1990)

- Side 4:

01. BLOODTRAILS (PREPRODUCTION, 1990)
02. BODY PARTS (RECORDED LIVE IN JAPAN, 1992)
03. SKINNED ALIVE (RECORDED LIVE AT WDR FESTIVAL, 1992)
04. SONS OF HELL (DEMO VERSION)

The current line up - Tom Angelripper (bass, vocals), Bernemann (guitar) und Markus Freiwald (drums) - will play a lot of gigs and festivals this year throughout Europe. And you can be sure that they will celebrate the 30th anniversary with a spectacular setlist:

SODOM live 2012:

26.05. D-Epfendorf - Rock am Neckar
09.06. D-Hauptmannsgrün - Chronical Moshers Festival
29.06. D-Dischingen - Rock am Härtsfeldsee
21.07. D-Rotenburg - Metal4Splash Open Air
28.07. D-Essen - Nord Open Air
09.08. D-Schlotheim - PartySan Festival
10.08. SLO-Tolmin - Metalcamp
11.08. CZ-Jaromer - Brutal Assault Festival
08.09. CH-Huettikon - MehSuff Metal Festival
02.11. RUS-St. Petersburg - Klub Arctica
03.11. RUS-Moscow - Klub Moskwa
17.11. IRE-Dublin - Button Factory
18.11. GB-London - The Underworld
03.-07.12. US-Miami/Bahamas - Barge To Hell Cruise
15.12. NL-Eindhoven - Metal Meeting

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Your Eyes Must Be Peeled By KREATOR's Music Video For 'Phantom Antichrist'!

German Thrash Metal titans KREATOR, are about to unleash their next sonic assault! Entitled 'Phantom Antichrist', this album marks the bands debut for Nuclear Blast and is set to be released on June 1, 2012 (Europe), June 4, 2012 (UK), and June 5, 2012 (North America). Their 13th studio album was produced at the famous Fascination Street Studio with renowned producer Jens Bogren (OPETH, KATATONIA, SOILWORK, DEVIN TOWNSEND, AMON AMARTH) in Örebro, Sweden.

Recently, the band unleashed their NEW music video for their title track: 'Phantom Antichrist'. Stop what you are doing, and let KREATOR peel your eyes with some hard-hitting music!



As previously announced, KREATOR and ACCEPT will be taking over North American in what they have dubbed as the "Teutonic Terror Attack"! Here are the tour dates:

Sep. 05 - Howard Theater - Washington, D.C.
Sep. 06 - The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
Sep. 07 - Best Buy Theater - New York, NY
Sep. 08 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
Sep. 10 - Metropolis - Montreal, QC - CANADA
Sep. 11 - Imperial de Quebec - Quebec City, QC - CANADA
Sep. 12 - Phoenix Concert Theatre - Toronto, ON - CANADA
Sep. 14 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
Sep. 15 - Mojoe's - Joliet, IL
Sep. 16 - The Beaumont Club - Kansas City, MO
Sep. 18 - Gothic Theater - Englewood, CO
Sep. 19 - The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
Sep. 21 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, B.C. - CANADA
Sep. 22 - Showbox at the Market - Seattle, WA
Sep. 23 - Roseland Theater - Portland, OR
Sep. 25 - The Grand Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
Sep. 26 - The Avalon - Hollywood, CA
Sep. 27 - The Grove - Anaheim, CA
Sep. 28 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
Sep. 30 - Emo's East - Austin, TX
Oct. 01 - Trees - Dallas, TX
Oct. 02 - House Of Blues - New Orleans, LA
Oct. 04 - Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC

Opening the 23-show trek through the U.S. and Canada will be Finland's SWALLOW THE SUN.

Exclusive internet pre-sale tickets are available online at EnterTheVault.com through May 26; afterwards, tickets will be on sale through all normal ticketing outlets.

KREATOR is:

- Miland 'Mille' Petrozza: Vocals, guitar
- Sami Yli-Sirniö: Guitar
- Christian 'Speesy' Giesler: Bass
- Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil: Drums

Related links:
KREATOR's Official Site

DEATH ANGEL In The Midst Of 'The Ultra Violence' Rehearsals + INSANE Live Images From 'Kairos Tour'!


After a decade of being unavailable DEATH ANGEL is pleased to announce the 25th anniversary reissue of their classic debut album! The digitally remastered silver anniversary edition of 'The Ultra Violence' will be available this summer!

The band is currently in their hometown of San Francisco, California, rehearsing non-stop in order to perfect their 'Ultra Violence' set. The big question is who will get to see this epic set! We recently spoke with DEATH ANGEL's frontman about how the band plans on celebrating the 25th anniversary of this epic album, hear what he had to say about this.

DEATH ANGEL's Mark Osegueda Discusses Plans For The 25 Years Of 'Ultra-Violence'! by Horns Up Rocks

During DEATH ANGEL's recent tour stop in New York City with SEPULTURA, KRISIUN and HAVOK, we were in the photo pit and captured this INSANE images. We hope you enjoy them!















Live Photos by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Death Angel

Rare & Uncensored Interview With WATAIN's Frontman Erik Danielsson!

                                                   Picture by: Jimmy Duff (Duff's Brooklyn)

ERIK DANIELSSON, vocalist/guitar player of the Swedish extreme Metal band WATAIN, talked to ArmyOfOneTV before the their show on Monday May 14th, 2012 at The Loft in Poughkeepsie, NY. On this video Erik discusses the current extended tour, their up coming DVD release and also about the future of the band. Also on this video you can find some quality images of that show.



Check out the latest two-plus minute trailer (courtesy of Decibel Magazine)!



WATAIN Headlining Dates:

5/14/2012 The Loft – Poughkeepsie, NY
5/15/2012 Peabody's – Cleveland, OH
5/16/2012 Mojoe's – Joliet, IL
5/17/2012 Al Rosa Villa – Columbus, OH
5/18/2012 Harpo's –Detroit, MI

Related links:
Official Site of Watain
Decibel Magazine Tour

Here is what we have to say about the "un-reunion" of BLACK SABBATH; Proceed With Caution!


Earlier this week, legendary drummer Bill Ward announced that he will NOT be part of the upcoming BLACK SABBATH tour dates and that he will not be part of the recording sessions for the bands NEW album. Bill's decision came after being told by the SABBATH camp to “come to the UK, play for free and see how the first show goes.” Additionally, the band confirmed their hometown gig without confirming all the details with Bill? What pisses us off even more is that they were going to have Bill share the drum throne with another drummer!

What the f&*k?  While we understand that the other SABBATH members - Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - have little involvement on this type of managerial decisions, we do believe they could have stood up for their drummer! After all, they are the ones that hire the members of their camp and have the final say in any of the bands decisions. Or do they really have no control of the poor decisions made by their management?

One of the most f&*ed up parts of the music business, is the business aspect itself. The rule of thumb is that the bigger a band/artist is, the bigger the business assets become. When this happens, it is inevitable for a band/artist to become a corporation. While we understand that this is how a established band/artist is able to keep growing and to be able to keep up with the demand of the public, very often the ones that suffer the consequences behind radical business decisions are the fans!

In this particular situation, NOBODY wins! The remaining members of SABBATH now have to carry on with a "reunion" that is turning out to be a fiasco, and they know that the NEW album will not be the same without Bill Ward. Then all the fans that are going to go see the band live, will NOT get to see the original lineup! We hope somebody within the SABBATH camp comes into their senses and that Bill is treated respectfully, and most importantly as the professional he is. Bill has made it clear that the door is still open, but that he wont be eating s&*t! We absolutely support his decision!

Read Bill Ward's Official statement right here!

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Black Sabbath