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Recently, the tri-state area Headbangers joined forces at New York City's legendary venue Irving Plaza (formerly The Fillmore) for the 2012 Summer Slaughter Tour. This years event is co-headlined by the mighty CANNIBAL CORPSE and Progressive Metallers BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. Two bands that have a very different sound, but that have managed to open the minds of each others fans by penetrating ear drums like very few bands out there. The 2012 SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour truly represents what the state of Heavy Music is today: many different types of fans coming together to jam out to their favorite bands while learning about new bands and tendencies.
Following EXHUMED's early set, in which they performed a bunch of NEW songs from their latest album 'All Guts All Glory' (available now via Relapse Records), we had the chance to chat with EXHUMED's own Matt Harvey and Rob Babcock at Idle Hands Bar about the 2012 SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour, how playing early during the day allows them more time at the bar and they even talk about how Progressive Metal bands are too predictable! What do you think? Use the comments section below and let us know!
Exhumed's SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour New York City Set-list:
1) All Guts, No Glory
2) As Hammer To Anvil
3) In The Name Of Gore
4) Distorted and Twisted to Form
5) Limb From Limb
6) The Matter of Splatter
Check out our recap of the SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour in New York City HERE!
Recently, the tri-state area Headbangers joined forces at New York City's legendary venue Irving Plaza (formerly The Fillmore) for the 2012 Summer Slaughter Tour. This years event is co-headlined by the mighty CANNIBAL CORPSE and Progressive Metallers BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME. Two bands that have a very different sound, but that have managed to open the minds of each others fans by penetrating ear drums like very few bands out there. The 2012 SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour truly represents what the state of Heavy Music is today: many different types of fans coming together to jam out to their favorite bands while learning about new bands and tendencies.
Following GOATWHORE's stellar set, in which they performed a bunch of NEW songs from their latest album 'Blood For The Master' (available now via Metal Blade Records), we had the chance to chat with GOATWHORE's frontman Ben Falgoust about the 2012 SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour, life on the road and he even shares some laundry tips with his fans! Without further due, watch carefully and leave your comments below!
Goatwhore's SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour New York City Set-list:
1) Alchemy of the Black Sun Cult
2) Collapse in Eternal Worth
3) An End to Nothing
4) Beyond the Spell of Discontent
5) In Deathless Tradition
6) Judgement of the Bleeding Crown
7) Apocalyptic Havoc
SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR (remaining tour dates):
8/25- Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
Check out our recap of the SUMMER SLAUGHTER tour in New York City HERE!
Check out the worldwide premiere of the new music video for "When Steel and Bone Meet", shot with David Brodsky of My Good Eye at the infamous house of horrors, the House of Shock in New Orleans, LA. Be sure to catch the New Orleans, LA natives when they hit the road this summer as a part of the Summer Slaughter tour with label-mates Cannibal Corpse, which goes down after they finish up their European run with 3 Inches of Blood.
GOATWHORE debuted on Billboard Magazine's Top 200 Current Albums chart coming in at #171 with their latest release 'Blood for the Master', which sold over 3,100 copies in its first week. Blood for the Master, which just hit streets on February 14, also debuted on the following Billboard charts: #4 on the Heatseeker (New Artist) chart, #12 on the Current Hard Music chart, #21 on the Hard Music Chart (overall**), and #31 on Top Independent Albums chart and hit iTunes Rock chart at #19*. Blood for the Master also hit charts in Canada coming in at #142 on the Top 200 Current Albums chart, #18 on the Hard Chart, #1 on iTunes Metal*, #17 iTunes Rock*, and #152 iTunes Top 200*. (*iTunes numbers from street date - **chart includes catalog)
GOATWHORE European Tour With 3 Inches of Blood, Angelus Apatrida, and Havok:
05.05.12 - Germany, Essen - Turock
06.05.12 - Holland, Rotterdam - Baroeg
07.05.12 - UK, Nottingham - The Rescue Rooms
08.05.12 - UK, Aberdeen - The Tunnels
09.05.12 - UK, Manchester - Moho
10.05.12 - North Ireland, Belfast - Limelight
11.05.12 - Ireland, Dublin - The Pint
12.05.12 - UK, Plymouth - White Rabbit
13.05.12 - UK, London - Underworld
14.05.12 - Belgium, Antwerp - Trix
15.05.12 - Germany, Stuttgart - 1210
16.05.12 - Switzerland, Winterthur - Gaswerk
17.05.12 - Germany, München - Feierwerk
18.05.12 - Italy, Massa - Swamp Club
19.05.12 - Italy, Misano Adriatico (RN) - Boulevard Club
20.05.12 - Austria, Wien - Viper Room
21.05.12 - Slovenia, Ljubljana - Gala Hala
22.05.12 - Czech Rep, Prague - Hoodoo Club
23.05.12 - Germany, Dresden - Chemiefabrik
24.05.12 - Germany, Hamburg - Markthalle
25.05.12 - Denmark, Copenhagen - Pumpehuset
26.05.12 - Germany, Berlin - K17
Once GOATWHORE completes their European run, they will be part of the 2012 Summer Slaughter Tour! As previously reported, these years Summer Slaughter Tour will be headlined by Cannibal Corpse, with direct support coming from Between The Buried And Me. Here is the confirmed lineup for these years extreme Metal tour:
- CANNIBAL CORPSE
- BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME
- GOATWHORE
- EXHUMED
- THE FACELESS
- PERIPHERY
- VEIL OF MAYA
- JOB FOR A COWBOY
- CEREBRAL BORE
New Orleans, LA natives, GOATWHORE, are continuing their worldwide campaign in support of their ass kicking latest effort, 'Blood for the Master', this May with a tour across Europe. They'll be joining forces with 3 Inches of Blood, Angelus Apatrida and Havok. The tour begins in May and all dates can be seen below.
In other news, the second studio video for GOATWHORE's recording sessions at Mana Recording studios with Erik Rutan has been made available. The video can be seen below and includes some guitar and bass tracking, as well as some of the gear used to record the album.
GOATWHORE debuted on Billboard Magazine's Top 200 Current Albums chart coming in at #171 with their latest release Blood for the Master, which sold over 3,100 copies in its first week. Blood for the Master, which just hit streets on February 14, also debuted on the following Billboard charts: #4 on the Heatseeker (New Artist) chart, #12 on the Current Hard Music chart, #21 on the Hard Music Chart (overall**), and #31 on Top Independent Albums chart and hit iTunes Rock chart at #19*. Blood for the Master also hit charts in Canada coming in at #142 on the Top 200 Current Albums chart, #18 on the Hard Chart, #1 on iTunes Metal*, #17 iTunes Rock*, and #152 iTunes Top 200*. (*iTunes numbers from street date - **chart includes catalog)
GOATWHORE and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD "Long Live Heavy Metal" European Tour (Presented by Rock Hard and Terrorizer) with Angelus Apatrida and Havok:
05.05.12 Germany Essen @ Turock
06.05.12 Holland Rotterdam @ Baroeg
07.05.12 UK Nottingham @ The Rescue Rooms
08.05.12 UK Aberdeen @ The Tunnels
09.05.12 UK Manchester @ Moho
10.05.12 North Ireland Belfast @ Limelight
11.05.12 Ireland Dublin @ The Pint
12.05.12 UK Plymouth @ White Rabbit
13.05.12 UK London @ Underworld
14.05.12 Belgium Antwerp @ Trix
15.05.12 Germany Stuttgart @ 1210
16.05.12 Switzerland Winterthur @ Gaswerk
17.05.12 Germany München @ Feierwerk
18.05.12 Italy Massa @ Swamp Club
19.05.12 Italy Misano Adriatico (RN) @ Boulevard Club
20.05.12 Austria Wien @ Viper Room
21.05.12 Slovenia Ljubljana @ Gala Hala
22.05.12 Czech Rep Prague @ Hoodoo Club
23.05.12 Germany Dresden @ Chemiefabrik
24.05.12 Germany Hamburg @ Markthalle
25.05.12 Denmark Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
26.05.12 Germany Berlin @ K17
Goatwhore and Hate Eternal Tour with Fallujah, Cerebral Bore:
- 02/18: New Orleans, LA Southport at Music Hall (Hate Eternal ONLY)
- 02/19: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live
- 02/21: Tempe, AZ at Clubhouse
- 02/22: Hollywood, CA at The Whisky
- 02/23: Santa Cruz, CA at The Catalyst Atrium
- 02/24: Portland, OR at Branx
- 02/25: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- 02/26: Boise, ID at The Venue
- 02/27: Salt Lake City, UT at In The Venue
- 02/28: Colorado Springs, CO at Black Sheep
- 02/29: Kansas City, MO at Beaumont Club
- 03/01: St Paul, MN at Station 4
- 03/02: Des Moines, IA at House Of Bricks
- 03/03: Chicago, IL at Reggie's Rock Club*
- 03/05: Toronto, ON at Hard Luck**
- 03/06: Ottawa, ON at Maverick's**
- 03/07: Montreal, QC at Les Foufounes Electriques**
- 03/08: Clifton, NJ Dingbatz**
- 03/09: Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus**
*No Goatwhore
**Hate Eternal and Cerebral Bore ONLY
GOATWHORE have the perfect Valentine's Day present for your significant other. Entitled 'Blood for the Master', the brand NEW studio album from New Orleans Louisiana's sons of American no-frills Black Metal meets Death & Roll, is out today (February 14th) via Metal Blade Records! Recorded in St. Petersburg, FL at Mana Studios, GOATWHORE once again joined forces with producer Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal, Cannibal Corpse, Agnostic Front, Madball, The Mountain Goats) to lay down the ten blistering tracks for the band's 5th full-length release, which Decibel Magazine claims "reeks of blasphemy, brimstone, Jägermeister and fire."
A few months ago we had the chance to chat with GOATWHORE's own Ben Falgoust about the bands NEW album, as well as his musical vision. Here is what went down!
Goatwhore and Hate Eternal Tour with Fallujah, Cerebral Bore:
- 02/18: New Orleans, LA Southport at Music Hall (Hate Eternal ONLY)
- 02/19: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live
- 02/21: Tempe, AZ at Clubhouse
- 02/22: Hollywood, CA at The Whisky
- 02/23: Santa Cruz, CA at The Catalyst Atrium
- 02/24: Portland, OR at Branx
- 02/25: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- 02/26: Boise, ID at The Venue
- 02/27: Salt Lake City, UT at In The Venue
- 02/28: Colorado Springs, CO at Black Sheep
- 02/29: Kansas City, MO at Beaumont Club
- 03/01: St Paul, MN at Station 4
- 03/02: Des Moines, IA at House Of Bricks
- 03/03: Chicago, IL at Reggie's Rock Club*
- 03/05: Toronto, ON at Hard Luck**
- 03/06: Ottawa, ON at Maverick's**
- 03/07: Montreal, QC at Les Foufounes Electriques**
- 03/08: Clifton, NJ Dingbatz**
- 03/09: Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus**
*No Goatwhore
**Hate Eternal and Cerebral Bore ONLY
Goatwhore with Lock Up and Strong Intention (Remaining Tourdates:
- 02/15: Baltimore, MD at Sonar
- 02/16: Brooklyn, NY at Club Europa
'Blood for the Master' is the title of the brand NEW studio album from New Orleans Louisiana's sons of American no-frills Black Metal meets Death & Roll, GOATWHORE! The bands fifth studio album is set for release in North America on February 14th 2012 via Metal Blade Records. Recorded in St. Petersburg, FL at Mana Studios, GOATWHORE once again joined forces with producer Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal, Cannibal Corpse, Agnostic Front, Madball, The Mountain Goats) to lay down the ten blistering tracks for the band's 5th full-length release, which Decibel Magazine claims "reeks of blasphemy, brimstone, Jägermeister and fire."
The second single from album, "When Steel And Bone Meet", is being exclusively premiered on Decibel Magazine's website HERE. GOATWHORE is featured on the cover of Decibel Magazine's February 2012 issue, on newsstands now. In the cover story feature, guitarist Sammy Duet and vocalist Louis Benjamin Falgoust II discuss the new album, the band's numerous career hurdles, and their recent successes. If you aren't a Decibel Magazine subscriber, you can pick up a copy of the issue at the link below.
Goatwhore and Hate Eternal Tour with Fallujah, Cerebral Bore:
- 02/18: New Orleans, LA Southport at Music Hall (Hate Eternal ONLY)
- 02/19: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live
- 02/21: Tempe, AZ at Clubhouse
- 02/22: Hollywood, CA at The Whisky
- 02/23: Santa Cruz, CA at The Catalyst Atrium
- 02/24: Portland, OR at Branx
- 02/25: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- 02/26: Boise, ID at The Venue
- 02/27: Salt Lake City, UT at In The Venue
- 02/28: Colorado Springs, CO at Black Sheep
- 02/29: Kansas City, MO at Beaumont Club
- 03/01: St Paul, MN at Station 4
- 03/02: Des Moines, IA at House Of Bricks
- 03/03: Chicago, IL at Reggie's Rock Club*
- 03/05: Toronto, ON at Hard Luck**
- 03/06: Ottawa, ON at Maverick's**
- 03/07: Montreal, QC at Les Foufounes Electriques**
- 03/08: Clifton, NJ Dingbatz**
- 03/09: Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus**
*No Goatwhore
**Hate Eternal and Cerebral Bore ONLY
Goatwhore with Lock Up and Strong Intention:
- 02/08: Buffalo, NY at Club Infinity
- 02/09: Albany, NY at Bogies
- 02/10: Revere, MA at Club Lido
- 02/11: Montreal, QC at Katacombes
- 02/12: Toronto, ON at Wreck Room
- 02/13: Chicago, IL at Reggie's Rock Club
- 02/14: Columbus, OH at Al Rosa Villa
- 02/15: Baltimore, MD at Sonar
- 02/16: Brooklyn, NY at Club Europa
'Blood for the Master': the brand NEW studio album from New Orleans Louisiana's sons of American no-frills Black Metal meets Death N' Roll, Goatwhore, is set for release in North America on February 14th 2012 via Metal Blade Records. Recorded in St. Petersburg, FL at Mana Studios, Goatwhore once again joined forces with producer Erik Rutan (Hate Eternal, Cannibal Corpse, Agnostic Front, The Mountain Goats) to lay down the ten blistering tracks for the band's 5th full-length release, which Decibel Magazine claims "reeks of blasphemy, brimstone, Jägermeister and fire."
The first single off the album, "Collapse in Eternal Worth", along with 'In the Studio' video footage can be experienced below. Fans can stream or download the single as well as check out the lyric video for the track that incorporates the artwork from both the CD and vinyl versions of the release, each which features different artwork.
1. Collapse in Eternal Worth
2. When Steel and Bone Meet
3. Parasitic Scriptures of the Sacred Word
4. In Deathless Tradition
5. Judgement of the Bleeding Crown
6. Embodiment of this Bitter Chaos
7. Beyond the Spell of Discontent
8. Death to the Architects of Heaven
9. An End to Nothing
10. My Name is Frightful Among the Believers
"Blood for the Master" will be available on CD, vinyl, and digitally. Fans of vinyl should note that there will be three different versions of the LP; red with black splatter, half red/half black, and standard black. Also available will be a limited amount of special pre-order bundles containing merch items exclusive to these bundles. For details and images please visit Metal Blade Records.com (link below).
In other news, Goatwhore is currently featured on the cover of Decibel Magazine's February 2012 issue, on newsstands now. In the cover story feature guitarist Sammy Duet and vocalist Louis Benjamin Falgoust II discuss the NEW album, the band's numerous career hurdles, and their recent successes. If you aren't a Decibel Magazine subscriber, you can pick up a copy of the issue at the link below.
Goatwhore and Hate Eternal Tour with Fallujah, Cerebral Bore:
- 02/18: New Orleans, LA Southport at Music Hall (Hate Eternal ONLY)
- 02/19: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live
- 02/21: Tempe, AZ at Clubhouse
- 02/22: Hollywood, CA at The Whisky
- 02/23: Santa Cruz, CA at The Catalyst Atrium
- 02/24: Portland, OR at Branx
- 02/25: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- 02/26: Boise, ID at The Venue
- 02/27: Salt Lake City, UT at In The Venue
- 02/28: Colorado Springs, CO at Black Sheep
- 02/29: Kansas City, MO at Beaumont Club
- 03/01: St Paul, MN at Station 4
- 03/02: Des Moines, IA at House Of Bricks
- 03/03: Chicago, IL at Reggie's Rock Club*
- 03/05: Toronto, ON at Hard Luck**
- 03/06: Ottawa, ON at Maverick's**
- 03/07: Montreal, QC at Les Foufounes Electriques**
- 03/08: Clifton, NJ Dingbatz**
- 03/09: Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus**
*No Goatwhore
**Hate Eternal and Cerebral Bore ONLY
Goatwhore with Lock Up and Strong Intention:
- 02/08: Buffalo, NY at Club Infinity
- 02/09: Albany, NY at Bogies
- 02/10: Revere, MA at Club Lido
- 02/11: Montreal, QC at Katacombes
- 02/12: Toronto, ON at Wreck Room
- 02/13: Chicago, IL at Reggie's Rock Club
- 02/14: Columbus, OH at Al Rosa Villa
- 02/15: Baltimore, MD at Sonar
- 02/16: Brooklyn, NY at Club Europa
NOLA Blackened Metallers Goatwhore is preparing to announce the details of their NEW album, however Decibel Magazine readers will get a sneak preview in the February 2012 issue, on newsstands now. Goatwhore is featured on the cover in a story that discusses the NEW album, Goatwhore's numerous career hurdles and their recent successes. The article features conversations with both guitarist Sammy Duet and vocalist Louis Benjamin Falgoust II. If you aren't a Decibel Magazine subscriber, you can place your order over at DecibelMagazine.com.
Goatwhore will be supporting Lock Up (feat. members of Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir, At the Gates, etc.). Following that tour, Goatwhore will be co-headlining select US dates with label mates Hate Eternal.
Goatwhore and Hate Eternal Tour with Fallujah, Cerebral Bore:
- 02/18: New Orleans, LA Southport at Music Hall (Hate Eternal ONLY)
- 02/19: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live
- 02/21: Tempe, AZ at Clubhouse
- 02/22: Hollywood, CA at The Whisky
- 02/23: Santa Cruz, CA at The Catalyst Atrium
- 02/24: Portland, OR at Branx
- 02/25: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- 02/26: Boise, ID at The Venue
- 02/27: Salt Lake City, UT at In The Venue
- 02/28: Colorado Springs, CO at Black Sheep
- 02/29: Kansas City, MO at Beaumont Club
- 03/01: St Paul, MN at Station 4
- 03/02: Des Moines, IA at House Of Bricks
- 03/03: Chicago, IL at Reggie's Rock Club*
- 03/05: Toronto, ON at Hard Luck**
- 03/06: Ottawa, ON at Maverick's**
- 03/07: Montreal, QC at Les Foufounes Electriques**
- 03/08: Clifton, NJ Dingbatz**
- 03/09: Brooklyn, NY Saint Vitus**
*No Goatwhore
**Hate Eternal and Cerebral Bore ONLY
Goatwhore with Lock Up and Strong Intention:
- 02/08: Buffalo, NY at Club Infinity
- 02/09: Albany, NY at Bogies
- 02/10: Revere, MA at Club Lido
- 02/11: Montreal, QC at Katacombes
- 02/12: Toronto, ON at Wreck Room
- 02/13: Chicago, IL at Reggie's Rock Club
- 02/14: Columbus, OH at Al Rosa Villa
- 02/15: Baltimore, MD at Sonar
- 02/16: Brooklyn, NY at Club Europa
Last Wednesday (November 9th), three very dangerous bands took center stage at Club Europa in Brooklyn, NY and pummeled the audience with an extreme dose of Metal. We are talking about Exhumed, Goatwhore and Havok, of course. This tour package is definitely one of the hardest hitting North American tours in the Fall of 2012. Not only does each band possess a unique blend of ear piercing sounds, but the three bands offered a very cohesive night of razor sharp Metal for all those who dared to attend! While we were there, we conducted interviewed with members from each band, and came up with a real cool piece titled "Triple ThreaT of meTal!" that you should all watch after you read our exclusive show review!
The show at Club Europa was set on fire by Havok from Denver, Colorado. A band that has been making plenty of Thrashing noise ever since their inception in 2004. The energy that this band delivered while on stage to the headbangers of New York was lethal and they definitely brought joy to the audience thanks to their positive vibrating Metal. If you haven't checked Havok out, you must!
Next up, was the one and only Goatwhore. A band that ignites any venue up thanks to the crushing in your face Blackened Death Metal that's delivered with precision by Ben Falgoust and company. When this band steps on stage nobody is allowed to stand still, and if they do, they might be ran over by the members of the pit. There is no question that when Goatwhore comes to New York City, the most extreme Metalheads leave their basements to pay homage to one of the most crushing Heavy Metal bands today. If you missed them this time around, they will be returning in 2012 with Lock Up (click here for details)! They will also be releasing their fifth studio album on this upcoming Valentine's Day, how lovely!
Finalizing the night of neck crushing Metal was the mighty Exhumed. Ever since they surfaced in 1990, these guys have been constantly mixing the envelope of Metal with their unique flavors of Gore Metal. From the second they step on stage they are like a stick of dynamite that's ready to explode, and as a result the fans go absolutely ape shit. Their groundbreaking music is to blame for kids going home with a sore neck, a nice buzz, and definitely drenched with sweat, or maybe even some blood. Their NEW songs from "No Guts, No Glory" (available now via Relapse Records) are transmitted effortlessly live; even the faster technical parts sound pretty damn tight. If you haven't seen Exhumed live yet, do your ears and neck a favor by checking these extremists out!
Without further due, here is a video entitled "Triple ThreaT of meTal!", starring Exhumed, Goatwhore, and Havok! Watch and share!
Remaining tour-dates:
11/18/2011 Korova/Goregrowler’s Ball – San Antonio, TX w/ Suffocation
11/19/2011 The Juggernaut – Gallup, NM *
11/20/2011 Orpheum Theatre – Flagstaff, AZ *
* = no Goatwhore
Back in early September NOLA's sons of American no-frills Black Metal meets Death and Roll, Goatwhore, entered The Riff Room (New Orleans) with Stephen Berrigan to record a cover of Motörhead's "(Don't Need)Religion" for Decibel Magazine's Flexi Series - only available to subscribers *.
Goatwhore recorded this epic Motörhead cover at The Riff Room in New Orleans, LA with engineer Stephen Berrigan. The song was then mixed and mastered by Brian Elliott at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, FL
Goatwhore experienced a meteoric rise in 2010. Their song "Apocalyptic Havoc" appeared on the soundtrack for Splatterhouse, a video game released for Xbox 360 and PS3 by Namco Bandai, the video for the same song was used in an episode of Last Call with Carson Daly, they toured as part of Ozzfest 2010, and they also toured with Watain, The Black Dahlia Murder and more. "Carving Out the Eyes of God", released at the tail end of 2009, was met with praise from fans and critics alike and hailed as one of the best Metal albums of the year.
"Carving Out the Eyes of God" broke the Billboard Top 200 chart coming in at #190! In addition to hitting the Top 200 Chart, "Carving Out the Eyes of God" also debuted on the Billboard Hard Music chart at #33, the Billboard Top New Artist (Heatseekers) Albums chart at #16, and the Billboard Top Independent Albums chart at #34. Goatwhore also carved out a spot for themselves on Canada's charts coming in at #48 on Independent chart and #79 on the Hard Chart.
Catch Goatwhore live on the Exhumed tour! Support on the tour comes from Cephalic Carnage and Havok.
- 11/08: Worcester, MA Palladium
- 11/09: Brooklyn, NY Europa
- 11/10: Trenton, NJ Championship
- 11/11: Wilmington, DE Mojo 13
- 11/12: Baltimore, MD Sonar
- 11/13: Charlotte, NC The Casbah at Tremont Music Hall
- 11/14: Atlanta, GA Masquerade
- 11/15: Tampa, FL Brass Mug
- 11/16: Tallahassee, FL Engine Room
- 11/17: New Orleans, LA Siberia
- 11/18: San Antonio, TX Korova / "Goregrowler's Ball" w/ Suffocation
- 11/19: Lafayette, LA Grant Street Dancehall
Goatwhore is:
- Ben Falgoust: Vocals
- Sammy Duet: Guitar
- James Harvey: Bass
- Zack Simmons: Drums
* If you don't have a subscription, you can head over to Decibel Magazine's site (link below) as there will be a few copies of the issue in the Webstore that will contain the flexi. These copies are super-limited, and once they're gone, they're gone for good.
NOLA's Blackened Death Metal masters Goatwhore, are currently working on their fifth studio album (set to be released in February of 2012) at Erik Rutan's Mana Studios in Tampa, Florida. Today the band posted a studio update on Metal Blade TV, which you can watch below. The video was shot and edited by the band and is the first in a series of videos that will chronicle the recording of the new album. The band is making quick progress and drums have already been completed.
"Tracking for the new record went very smoothly with the help of excellent equipment. I played a Pearl Reference kit with Sabian AA cymbals. The drums sound like canons of doom. Every time I hear the toms I want to break something because they sound so damn good. The AA's were a perfect match in their ability to cut through the thunder of the drums. This record is going to have a giant pair of balls hanging from it." - Drummer Zack Simmons
Once again, the band is working with legendary Heavy Music producer Erik Rutan, who has also produced the band's previous two efforts, "A Haunting Curse" and "Carving Out the Eyes of God".
As soon as Goatwhore wraps up recording the album, they will immediately hit the road for headlining shows starting in Tampa, FL. From there, they will join the Exhumed tour along with Cephalic Carnage and Havok. The tour stars in Gallup, NM on October 26th.
Headlining tour:
- Aug 25 at The Brass Mug in Tampa, FL
- Aug 26 at Alabama Music Box in Mobile, AL
- Aug 27 at Head on the Door in Montgomery, AL (This is a FREE show with limited space.)
- Sep 09 at Siberia in New Orleans, LA
- Sep 10 at The City Club of Houma in Houma, LA
- Sep 16 at Coaster's in Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Sep 17 at The Handlebar in Pensacola, FL
EXHUMED tour:
10/28 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
10/29 - St. Louis, MO - FuBar
10/30 - Chicago, IL - Reggies Rock Club
10/31 - Detroit, MI - I-Rock Nightclub
11/1 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa
11/2 - Rochester, NY - MontageMusic Hall
11/3 - Toronto, ON - Wreck Room
11/4 - Montreal, QC - Les Foufounes Electriques
11/5 - Trois-Rivieres, QC - Rock Café Le Stage
11/6 - Quebec City, QC - L’Agitee
11/8 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
11/9 - Brooklyn, NY - Europa
11/10 - Trenton, NJ - Championship
11/11 - Wilmington, DE - Mojo 13
11/12 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
11/13 - Charlotte, NC - The Casbah at TremontMusic Hall
11/14 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
11/15 - Tampa, FL - Brass Mug
11/17 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
11/18 - San Antonio, TX - Korova (as part of Goregrowler’s Ball with SUFFOCATION)
11/19 - Lafayette, LA - Grant Street Dancehall
Official event flier:
Here is Goatwhore's Studio update:
Here is a recent interview we did with producer Erik Rutan.
Here is an interview we did with vocalist/screamer Ben Falgoust last summer.
Born and raised in New Orleans Louisiana, Ben Falgoust (born Louis Benjamin Falgoust II) front-man of Goatwhore and Soilent Green is one of the most dedicated artists within the Heavy Metal world. He prides himself in being accessible to the fans, and always melting the kids faces while on stage. One thing that stood out for us recently, is how dedicated Ben is on and off the stage. Not only is he the front-man of Goatwhore and Soilent Green. He also works the merchandise table, and steps in to do the dirty work as a roadie. Why? Simply put, Ben does not take his career as a musician for granted and at present time, times are very hard for musicians.
As a young kid, Ben discovered the passion behind Heavy Music thanks to bands like Agnostic Front, The Vandals, Kreator and Suicidal Tendencies. Being impressed at the impact this artists had on the crowd, he soon decided to start a band. After lots of trial and error, he formed Soilent Green in 1988. Soilent Green's sound is a mixture between Grind Core and Sludge Metal, which makes the band sound very original. In 1997 he decided to start another band, which he called Goatwhore. Goatwhore blends Black Metal with Thrash Metal and the results are very dangerous, definitely not for the weak hearted!
Recently, we had the chance to catch Goatwhore at Club Europa in Brooklyn and once again they proved why the NOLA music scene stands out so strong. As soon as they stepped on stage, Ben and company got the crowd moving and didn't stop doing so until they finished their furious set! And what did Ben do after he stepped off the stage? He went over to the merchandise table to greet fans and sell merchandise. Then, even though he was tired and wanted to get on the road to Goatwhore's next gig. He granted Horns Up Rocks an exclusive interview, which you will all enjoy. The message is very strong and we included some amazing live footage for your ears and eyes to bleed! Enjoy!
Here is Goatwhore's latest video for "Apocalyptic Havoc"
Catch the mighty Goatwhore on tour: Oct 6 2010 - The Annex Wreck Room in Toronto, Ontario, CANADA Oct 7 2010 - Championship in Lemoyne, PA Oct 8 2010 - Canal Club in Richmond, VA Oct 9 2010 - The Soapbox in Wilmington, North Caro Oct 10 2010 - The Casbah in Charlotte, NC Oct 12 2010 - Pop's in East Saint Louis, IL Oct 13 2010 - The Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines, Iowa Oct 14 2010 - House Cafe in Dekalb, IL Oct 15 2010 - Mixtape Cafe in Grand Rapids, Michigan Oct 16 2010 - Headliners in Toledo, OH Nov 6 2010 - Mr. Smalls in Millvale, PA, CANADA Nov 7 2010 - Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, IL Nov 8 2010 - Station 4 in St. Paul, MN Nov 10 2010 - Marquis Theater in Denver, Colorado Nov 11 2010 - Club Vegas in Salt Lake City, UT Nov 12 2010 - Branx in Portland, OR Nov 13 2010 - Studio Seven in Seattle, WA, CANADA Nov 14 2010 - Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC, CANADA Nov 16 2010 - The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA Nov 17 2010 - DNA Lounge in San Francisco, CA Nov 18 2010 - Ruby room in San Diego, CA Nov 19 2010 - The Whisky in West Hollywood, California Nov 20 2010 - The Clubhouse in Tempe, Arizona Nov 21 2010 - Club 101 in El Paso, TX Nov 22 2010 - The Loft in Dallas, TX Nov 23 2010 - Emo's in Austin, Texas Nov 24 2010 - Numbers in Houston, TX Nov 26 2010 - The Bar in Metairie, LA Nov 27 2010 - BACKBOOTH in Orlando, FL Nov 29 2010 - The Masquerade in Atlanta, GA Nov 30 2010 - Sona in Baltimore, MD Dec 1 2010 - Peabody's in Cleveland, OH
