GOD FORBID Announce Hurricane Sandy Benefit Show!

On October 29th, 2012 the east coast experienced one of the largest Atlantic hurricanes on record that affected millions and destroyed thousands of homes, businesses and communities in its path. Hurricane Sandy made landfall in Atlantic City, New Jersey and ripped its way through New York City and other coastal communities. New Jersey melodic Metallers GOD FORBID were personally affected by this storm as were their fans, family and friends. They are very pleased to announce that on Friday, January 11th at The Boneyard in Atlantic City they will be participating in Revive The Shore Part III, a concert series that will benefit areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Doors open at 6 PM and tickets are available for $15 dollars in advance or $18 at the door. More information can be found HERE.

Vocalist Byron Davis comments, “We would like to wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. With that being said we should take this time and reflect on how tragedy can turn ones world upside down; we need to be grateful for the ones we have in our lives and remember those who have lost everything.”

He continues, “This benefit show gives us the opportunity to let our fellow New Jerseyians know that we have not forgotten them and will honor their struggles with pride. For one night, we will all come together for remembrance and fun to raise contributions that will help re-build communities and people’s spirits that were affected around the Jersey Shore. We are looking forward to seeing New Jersey stand together united. See you there!”

GOD FORBID has been rocking out for nearly fifteen years, sweeping the nation with one of the most promising forms of melodic Thrash Metal. With their sixth album, 'Equilibrium' (available now via Victory Records) under their belts, GOD FORBID has been touring continuously across North America. They rounded out 2012 supporting SHADOWS FALL throughout the US and an extensive run on the Trespass America Tour with Metal heavyweights FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, TRIVIUM, EMMURE and more. Fans can expect to see more of GOD FORBID’s powerful and dynamic live stage performance this New Year and should stay tuned for upcoming tour announcements here.

Watch this flashback video of drummer Corey Pierce talking about the competitiveness in his home state of New Jersey.



Related links:
Official Site of God Forbid

Victory Records TV (VicTorV) Unleash Episode #80: LIVE FROM THE TRESPASS AMERICA TOUR + IN-STORE SIGNINGS ANNOUNCED!

VicTorV heads to Milwaukee, WI for their 80th episode to spend the day at the Trespass America Festival with GOD FORBID and EMMURE. In this episode, fans get an up close and personal glimpse of all the excitement on and off stage and what can be expected nightly. Watch VicTorV Episode #80 and find out why the Trespass America Festival is a “monumental, epic and fucking amazing tour” as stated by GOD FORBID’s Doc Coyle. VicTorV is the only in-house, record label produced, monthly video program and best of all, it’s FREE! YOUR LABEL - YOUR MUSIC!



You had the chance to see the bands in action, now is your chance to meet them in person! GOD FORBID’s Doc Coyle and Matt Wicklund along with EMMURE’s Jesse Ketive and Mike Muholland, will be participating in two in-store signing sessions at Guitar Center. The first will be on August 10 in Portland, Maine and the second will be on August 14 in Pittsburgh, PA. Fans will get the chance to talk, take pictures and have the opportunity to get ANYTHING signed by the guitarists.

GOD FORBID has been gathering a dedicated fan base for over fifteen years. With stellar guitar work, fist-pumping choruses, an intricate and pummeling rhythm section, and venomous vocals, GOD FORBID does not disappoint. The New Jersey Metal heads recently released a NEW music video for “Equilibrium”, which can be viewed HERE and they released their Victory Records debut album, 'Equilibrium' (available now). The album is available digitally on iTunes/ Amazon.

EMMURE has established themselves as the heavyweight kings of Metal-influenced Hardcore since their first album was released over five years ago. They look to spread their “YOU CAN’T F*** WITH US” attitude across the world with the recent release of 'Slave To The Game' (4/10). The album is available digitally on iTunes/ Amazon. Watch their NEW music video for “MDMA” HERE.

Make sure to stop by and see GOD FORBID and EMMURE in action on the Trespass America Festival going on now. Check dates below. Fans can also purchase both albums at Best Buy for $7.99 from now to August 11 or through the Victory Records Webstore.

GOD FORBID & EMMURE touring with the TRESPASS AMERICA Festival (remaining tour dates):

JULY:

- 25: Belton, TX at Bell County Expo Center

- 27: San Antonio, TX at Freeman Coliseum

- 28: Beaumont, TX at Ford Pavilion

- 30: Nashville, TN at Bridgestone Arena

- 31: Evansville, IN at Ford Center

AUGUST:

- 3: Battle Creek, MI at Kellogg Arena

- 7: Syracuse, NY at SRC Arena and Events Center/Onondaga Community Center

- 8: Glens Falls, NY at Glens Falls Civic Center

- 10: Scarborough, ME at Scarborough Downs

- 14: Pittsburgh, PA at Stage AE

- 15: Hartford, CT at Comcast Theatre

- 17: Worchester, MA at DCU Center

- 18: Newark, NJ at Prudential Center

- 19: Philadelphia, PA at Penn’s Landing – Festival Pier

- 22: Knoxville, TN at Knoxville Civic Coliseum

- 25: Rio Rancho, NM at Santa Ana Star Center

- 26: Phoenix, AZ at Comercia Theatre

- 28: Los Angeles, CA at Hollywood Palladium

Related links:

God Forbid on Facebook 
EMMURE on Facebook 
Victory Records' Official Site!

Drummers From Hatebreed & God Forbid to Take Part In NYC Drum Clinic!

HATEBREED’s Matt Byrne and GOD FORBID’s Corey Pierce will take part in a special drum clinic presented by The Collective on Thursday, April 19th at The Collective School of Music in New York City. Here are all the details:

- The clinic will begin at 7pm and admission is $15. 

- To purchase tickets, please call 212-741-0091 ex100.

- For more information and for the latest updates visit The Collective's Website.

Connecticut's heavyweights HATEBREED have begun pre-production on their upcoming album. 

The band is currently on tour in South America and will resume production after the 

aforementioned clinic.

Related links:

The Collective Music School

Hatebreed's Website

God Forbid's MySpace Page

GOD FORBID Premiere Fifth In Studio Video Of "The Making Of" 'EQUILIBRIUM' (Available Now)!

 

GOD FORBID are currently making the earth to rumble in anticipation of their sixth studio album, entitled 'EQUILIBRIUM' (available now via Victory Records). The album was recorded by Mark Lewis (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, TRIVIUM), with Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM, ALL THAT REMAINS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, CHIMAIRA, DEVILDRIVER) tracking the vocals. The mixing portion of the production of 'Equilibrium' was done by Swedish producer Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with such acts as KATATONIA, OPETH, PARADISE LOST and AMON AMARTH.

Today, the band unleashed Part 5 Of "The Making Of 'EQUILIBRIUM'". In part 5, GOD FORBID's Byron Davis gives the viewer a look into the inner layer of GOD FORBID, unveiling their practice space and recording mayhem. Davis also discusses the trial and tribulations he faces as a musician while working through obstacles the band faces during the recoding process. Coyle talks about the sound GOD FORBID was working to achieve and the direction the band wanted to go when recording 'EQUILIBRIUM'.  

Related links:

God Forbid

God Forbid on Facebook

God Forbid on Twitter

God Forbid on MySpace

Tommy Vext is ready to Rock

You may know Tommy Vext Cummings from his days as front man of Divine Heresy and Snot, and you probably fear being alone with Tommy if he's pissed off! Yes Tommy is a badass singer with a very unique style, and yes he’s not someone you want to throw spitballs at. However, once you meet Tommy you realize that he’s one of the truest and nicest guys you will ever meet. We've had the chance to hang out with him a few times, and it’s evident that everyone respects Tommy. He might have been looked as the bad guy when he left Divine Heresy because of personal differences with guitarist Dino Cazares (Fear Factory and Divine Heresy), but he has moved on since then and he’s currently working on a new project with his best friend Doc Coyle from God Forbid.

As we all know, his own brother viciously attacked Tommy last September with a crowbar, which resulted in a spleen fracture that nearly cost Tommy his life. Thankfully his physical and mental recovery is going very well, and Tommy is getting ready to once again take over the world through his passionate lyrics and powerful vocals. This past November we had the chance to see Tommy's comeback at his benefit show in New York City, and definitely does not sound rusty. Seeing Tommy back on stage was a very cool moment for all of us who attended, especially after his horrible accident. As soon as he started singing he proved that the speculations of many fans which dared to say that Tommy’s career was over are not the be reckoned with.

After seeing Tommy’s legendary performance, which was the climax of the day, we decided to interview Tommy so he can tell you guys about his present and future. We purposely decided to not speak about his accident or about the friction between him and Dino Cazares, simply because Tommy is at a turning point in his life and negativity only delays a persons rise against the odds.

We want to thank Tommy Vext for this exclusive interview, which was filmed by our good friend Jay Belou! \m/



Here is a video produced by our good friend Tommy Jones from The Studio NJ


Additional donations from those who could not be at the even can be sent via PayPal to tommyvext@gmail.com

Related links:
TOMMY VEXT on Facebook
The Studio NJ

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Thy Will Be Done = Rhode Island's Punch

Thy Will Be Done is one of the hardest working bands in the underground Heavy Music scene! Ever since we came across them in 2009 at the Crazy Donkey in Long Island, where they warmed up the crowd for Machine Head. We knew that they had the proper mindset and the right sound to be able to infect thousands of ear buds all across the United States. In the last few years they have been direct support for: Lamb Of God, Machine Head (as mentioned above), Fear Factory, Hatebreed, Killswitch Engage, Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth and many more.

Why this all this bands ask Thy Will Be Done to share the stage with them? Well, they guys from Thy Will Be Done have managed to blend various elements of Heavy Metal and Hardcore in an original way. They are also some of the nicest guys you will ever meet, they always go the extra mile for their fans both on and off stage.

We've heard many fans out there say how at the beginning they didn't get the bands music, but that after a few spins they understood that Thy Will Be Done is "Rhode Island's Punch"! Once they hit you, they knock you out ala Mike Tyson.

This past December we headed over to Santos Party House in New York City, to check out Shadow's Fall, Thy Will Be Done and Binary Code. As soon as we got to the venue we ran into Thy Will Be Done's front-man/screamer J Costa, and immediately started talking music! Right after Thy Will Be Done were done punching everyone who attended in the gut with their furious music, we spoke with J about the past, the present and the future of Thy Will Be Done.

Check out this video interview with J Costa, which features a brand new song by Thy Will Be Done, and a cameo appearance by Doc Coyle from God Forbid. \m/



Related links:
Thy Will Be Done on MySpace
Thy Will Be Done on Twitter

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