SHAI HULUD Premiere Title Track For "Reach Beyond the Sun"; Pre-orders Available Now!

SHAI HULUD's NEW album, 'Reach Beyond the Sun', will be released in North America on February 19th, 2013 via Metal Blade Records. The title track for the album is streaming on-line, and is available for purchase on iTunes HERE. Throughout the next few weeks, the band will also be posting candid studio video blogs, NEW music, and more, so watch out for updates as they are made available.



About 'Reach Beyond the Sun':

'Reach Beyond the Sun', the fourth entry in Shai Hulud's storied catalog, will see its release in February of 2013. The album was produced by current New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert, and notably, vocalist on Hulud's debut LP 'Hearts Once Nourished With Hope And Compassion'. In addition to producing, Gilbert also returned to sing on the album - his first offering of recorded vocals with the band in over a decade. Not unlike Shai Hulud's previous releases, 'Reach Beyond the Sun' was born of several years of toiling before ever entering a studio. The band's previous effort, 'Misanthropy Pure', a polished, Metallic and frenzied piece of masterwork, is contrasted by the much more visceral, instinctively compositional songs found on 'Reach Beyond the Sun', an embracement of the raw Hardcore/Punk elements that sit at the cornerstone of the band's influences. Longtime bass player Mad Matt Fletcher asserts, "Anyone who really knows the band will agree this album is our definitive sound, encompassing all of our different influences and styles." He conclusively reiterates, "Yep, this sounds like Shai Hulud."

"Shai Hulud comes from the isolated corner of hardcore where a screaming voice has meaning and purpose. (Their) lyrics empower and inspire. A gift of perspective, if not of true insight." - Nick Pierce (Shai Hulud fan)

Lyrically, Shai Hulud continues to evoke deeper thought, and a range of true human emotions practically unique to the band as the modern underground often shies away from depth for fear of the vulnerability of inner exposure. Shai Hulud affirms "True strength is inviolate" in the song "Monumental Graves," and introspectively queries "Is ours, indeed, a sunless path to waiting graves we prepare for ourselves?" and "Will we bring our hearts back to life?" in the songs "I, Saturnine" and "A Human Failing," respectively, boldly turning their insides out. Regarding "A Human Failing," a song about a generation willing to turn numb in lieu of a life of pain and feeling, guitar player Matt Fox comments "It's become 'cool' to be cold. No pun intended." In the interest of challenging misinterpreted notions of pessimism, the song "Think The Adder Benign" professes "No, I do not believe roses only bloom just to conceal the thorns. I merely accept the thorn pricked finger bleeds" while "To Suffer Fools" maintains the band's active frustration and misanthropy, a trait by which Shai Hulud are notorious: "Pour the salts of acumen straight into the eyes to recondition the mind."

In recording 'Reach Beyond the Sun', Shai Hulud welcomed the vocal talents of accomplished friends from throughout the Hardcore community. Fans will note guest vocals from: Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme, Blacklisted) on "A Human Failing, John Vigil (The Ghost Inside) on "If A Mountain be My Obstacle," Louis Hernandez (Alpha & Omega) on "Man Into Demon," all officially recorded former Hulud vocalists Matt Mazalli, Damien Moyal, and Geert van der Velde on "Medicine to the Dead," as well as additional vocals throughout the album from the likes of Justin Krauss (With Life In Mind), Martin Stewart (Donnybrook, Terror), David Wood (Down To Nothing, Terror), among others.



'Reach Beyond the Sun' will be released on February 19th in North America, and February 15th/18th in Europe.

Related links:
Shai Hulud on Facebook
Shai Hulud on Twitter

SHAI HULUD Release NEW Album Teaser & Announce Release Date!

SHAI HULUD will be releasing their NEW album, 'Reach Beyond the Sun', on February 19th, 2013 via Metal Blade Records. NEW music and pre-orders will be available on December 10th, but for now, fans can sample a portion of a NEW track here:



About Reach Beyond the Sun:

'Reach Beyond the Sun', the fourth entry in Shai Hulud's storied catalog, will see its release in February of 2013. The album was produced by current New Found Glory guitarist, Chad Gilbert, and notably, vocalist on Hulud's debut LP 'Hearts Once Nourished With Hope And Compassion'. In addition to producing, Gilbert also returned to sing on the album - his first offering of recorded vocals with the band in over a decade. Not unlike Shai Hulud's previous releases, 'Reach Beyond the Sun' was born of several years of toiling before ever entering a studio. The band's previous effort, 'Misanthropy Pure', a polished, Metallic and frenzied piece of masterwork, is contrasted by the much more visceral, instinctively compositional songs found on 'Reach Beyond the Sun', an embracement of the raw Hardcore/Punk elements that sit at the cornerstone of the band's influences. Longtime bass player Mad Matt Fletcher asserts, "Anyone who really knows the band will agree this album is our definitive sound, encompassing all of our different influences and styles." He conclusively reiterates, "Yep, this sounds like Shai Hulud."

"Shai Hulud comes from the isolated corner of Hardcore where a screaming voice has meaning and purpose. (Their) lyrics empower and inspire. A gift of perspective, if not of true insight." - Nick Pierce / Shai Hulud fan

Lyrically, Shai Hulud continues to evoke deeper thought, and a range of true human emotions practically unique to the band as the modern underground often shies away from depth for fear of the vulnerability of inner exposure. Shai Hulud affirms "True strength is inviolate" in the song "Monumental Graves," and introspectively queries "Is ours, indeed, a sunless path to waiting graves we prepare for ourselves?" and "Will we bring our hearts back to life?" in the songs "I, Saturnine" and "A Human Failing," respectively, boldly turning their insides out. Regarding "A Human Failing," a song about a generation willing to turn numb in lieu of a life of pain and feeling, guitar player Matt Fox comments "It's become 'cool' to be cold. No pun intended." In the interest of challenging misinterpreted notions of pessimism, the song "Think The Adder Benign" professes "No, I do not believe roses only bloom just to conceal the thorns. I merely accept the thorn pricked finger bleeds" while "To Suffer Fools" maintains the band's active frustration and misanthropy, a trait by which Shai Hulud are notorious: "Pour the salts of acumen straight into the eyes to recondition the mind."

In recording 'Reach Beyond the Sun', Shai Hulud welcomed the vocal talents of accomplished friends from throughout the Hardcore community. Fans will note guest vocals from: Jay Pepito (Reign Supreme, Blacklisted) on "A Human Failing, John Vigil (The Ghost Inside) on "If A Mountain be My Obstacle," Louis Hernandez (Alpha & Omega) on "Man Into Demon," all officially recorded former Hulud vocalists Matt Mazalli, Damien Moyal, and Geert van der Velde on "Medicine to the Dead," as well as additional vocals throughout the album from the likes of Justin Krauss (With Life In Mind), Martin Stewart (Donnybrook, Terror), David Wood (Down To Nothing, Terror), among others.

Since the release of 'Misanthropy Pure' in 2008, Shai Hulud has toured Europe, Southeast Asia, Canada, the US, and Mexico. Most recently, the band appeared at the Revelation Records 25th Anniversary shows, both in LA and New York. Plans are already beginning to unfold for 2013, beginning with Shai Hulud's trek to Australia for the first time as part of Soundwave 2013, which also features Metallica, Slayer, Blink 182, The Offspring, and many more. More plans are beginning to unfold in support of 'Reach Beyond the Sun', which will invariably see Hulud performing in front of more fans, NEW and old, than ever before.

Within 'Reach Beyond The Sun' is found the glimmer of hope emerging as a keen perception of reality on a gridlocked battleground of grim pessimism versus unthinking optimism - a conflicting array of swirling thoughts and depth of emotion, honestly illustrating and defining the beauty and tragedy of the human experience. To the backdrop of progressive, Metallic Hardcore/Punk, Shai Hulud is thinking and expressing in perpetual forward motion.

Onward and upward. Always. Forever.

'Reach Beyond the Sun' will be released on February 19th in North America, and February 15th/18th in Europe via Metal Blade Records.

Related links:
Shai Hulud on Facebook
Shai Hulud on Twitter

Devin Townsend wants to see YOUR animal instinct: listen to the NEW song "Lucky Animals" & be on DTP's next video!

Alpha-Animal Devin Townsend wants you to be in his NEW video clip for "Lucky Animals" off his upcoming album Epicloud (due out September 18th in North America). In order to become part of the video, all you have to do is become an  animal and film yourself, your friends or family while performing to "Lucky Animals." Be animalistic, be creative, be funny, be cute. But don't be cruel. Dress up like your favorite animal, if you like-- or film your own pet doing something funny (without hurting it or making it do something it doesn't like! Any video with cruel content will be declined!), do mammal stuff, play animal charade, use stuffed animals to tell a story, etc.

Visit www.luckyanimals.insideoutmusic.com to find all details and instructions, plus a short video from Devin!

Here is an audio stream of "Lucky Animals."



To hear more from Epicloud, watch the album teaser below (it features the album's intro, "Effervescent!").   



This September, the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and KATATONIA will team-up for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). Dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below, so check to see when Hevy Devy will be coming to a city near you!

Sept. 4: Seattle, WA at Studio 7
Sept. 5: Vancouver, BC at Commodore
Sept. 7: San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall
Sept. 8: Los Angeles, CA at El Rey Theater
Sept. 9: Phoenix, AZ at Marquee Theater
Sept. 11: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live Studio
Sept. 12: Dallas, TX at Trees
Sept. 13: Lawrence, KS at Granada
Sept. 14: Denver, CO at Summit
Sept. 16: Minneapolis, MN at Station 4
Sept. 17: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
Sept. 18: Pittsburgh, PA at Mr. Smalls
Sept. 19: Toronto, ON at Opera House
Sept. 20: Montreal, QC at Cafe Campus
Sept. 21: Worcester, MA at Palladium
Sept. 22: Philadelphia, PA at TLA
Sept. 23: New York, NY at Irving Plaza
Sept. 24: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

The DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT Release Audio Samples Of All Songs From 'Epicloud'!

As previously reported, after completing his epic quadrology last year with the simultaneous release of 'Ghost' and 'Deconstruction', renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Devin Townsend is ready to start the next chapter in the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT's career with their NEW effort, 'Epicloud'. Due out September 18th in North America and September 24th in Europe, 'Epicloud' boasts 13 light-hearted, hook laden tracks featuring once again, guest vocal appearances by Anneke van Giersbergen. It's Epic and it's loud, it's 'Epicloud'.

Here are samples of every song that will be part of 'Epicloud', crank it up and enjoy!



This September, DTP and KATATONIA will team-up for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). Dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below, so check to see when Hevy Devy will be coming to a city near you!

Sept. 4: Seattle, WA at Studio 7
Sept. 5: Vancouver, BC at Commodore
Sept. 7: San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall
Sept. 8: Los Angeles, CA at El Rey Theater
Sept. 9: Phoenix, AZ at Marquee Theater
Sept. 11: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live Studio
Sept. 12: Dallas, TX at Trees
Sept. 13: Lawrence, KS at Granada
Sept. 14: Denver, CO at Summit
Sept. 16: Minneapolis, MN at Station 4
Sept. 17: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
Sept. 18: Pittsburgh, PA at Mr. Smalls
Sept. 19: Toronto, ON at Opera House
Sept. 20: Montreal, QC at Cafe Campus
Sept. 21: Worcester, MA at Palladium
Sept. 22: Philadelphia, PA at TLA
Sept. 23: New York, NY at Irving Plaza
Sept. 24: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

The DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT Premiere Album Teaser & Reveal Artwork For 'Epicloud'!

After completing his epic quadrology last year with the simultaneous release of 'Ghost' and 'Deconstruction', renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Devin Townsend is ready to start the next chapter in the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT's career with their NEW effort, 'Epicloud'. Due out September 18th in North America and September 24th in Europe, 'Epicloud' boasts 13 light-hearted, hook laden tracks featuring once again, guest vocal appearances by Anneke van Giersbergen. It's Epic and it's loud, it's 'Epicloud'.

Here is the first taste of 'Epicloud', featuring the album's intro, "Effervescent!":



This September, DTP and KATATONIA will team-up for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). Dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below, so check to see when Hevy Devy will be coming to a city near you!

Sept. 4: Seattle, WA at Studio 7
Sept. 5: Vancouver, BC at Commodore
Sept. 7: San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall
Sept. 8: Los Angeles, CA at El Rey Theater
Sept. 9: Phoenix, AZ at Marquee Theater
Sept. 11: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live Studio
Sept. 12: Dallas, TX at Trees
Sept. 13: Lawrence, KS at Granada
Sept. 14: Denver, CO at Summit
Sept. 16: Minneapolis, MN at Station 4
Sept. 17: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
Sept. 18: Pittsburgh, PA at Mr. Smalls
Sept. 19: Toronto, ON at Opera House
Sept. 20: Montreal, QC at Cafe Campus
Sept. 21: Worcester, MA at Palladium
Sept. 22: Philadelphia, PA at TLA
Sept. 23: New York, NY at Irving Plaza
Sept. 24: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

Listen To 7 HORNS 7 EYES' NEW Album 'Throes Of Absolution'!

Progressive atmospheric Death Metallers 7 HORNS 7 EYES will be releasing their first full-length album, 'Throes Of Absolution', in North America on April 24th via Century Media Records! 'Throes Of Absolution' is now streaming online in its entirety, so head over to NoCleanSinging.com to hear the album before its release next week!

Featuring a guest appearance by Jeff Loomis (ex-NEVERMORE), 'Throes Of Absolution' is already leaving a media buzz in its wake, with Dom Lawson of Metal Hammer stating: "This takes progressive death metal to a new level of pulverizing grandeur. Love it!" and Metal Sucks declaring it as one of the "Albums That Will Fuck Your Face Off In 2012". To pre-order Throes Of Absolution, head over to CM Distro for the album, plus a special CD/shirt bundle.

In support of this release, 7 HORNS 7 EYES will be co-headlining "The Dual Destruction Tour" with progressive groove metallers STEALING AXION. Sponsored by Guitar World, this epic progressive tour will be hitting the West Coast during May and June, so be sure to attend! All tour dates for this trek are below.

Guitar World presents: "The Dual Destruction Tour" featuring 7 HORNS 7 EYES and STEALING AXION

- 5/18: Tacoma, WA at The Backstage Bar and Grill
- 5/19: Seattle, WA at El Corazon
- 5/20: Portland, OR at Branx
- 5/23: Sacramento, CA at On The Y
- 5/24: Oakland, CA at Stork Club
- 5/25: San Diego, CA at Eleven
- 5/26: Los Angeles, CA at The Roxy
- 5/27: Tempe, AZ at Club Red
- 5/29: Albuquerque, NM at Burt's Tiki Lounge
- 5/31: Denver, CO at 3 Kings Tavern
- 6/1: Salt Lake City, UT at Burt's Tiki Lounge
- 6/3: Boise, ID at The Venue
- 6/5: Coeur D'Alene, ID at The Grail
- 6/6: Spokane, WA at The Hop!

Related links:
7 Horns 7 Eyes on Facebook
7 Horns 7 Eyes on MySpace
7 Horns 7 Eyes on YouTube
7 Horns 7 Eyes on Big Cartel

7 Horns 7 Eyes Reveal Details For Debut Album, 'Throes Of Absolution'!

Progressive atmospheric Death Metallers 7 HORNS 7 EYES will be releasing their debut full-length album, 'Throes Of Absolution', in North America on April 24th, 2012 via Century Media Records! Featuring a guest appearance by Jeff Loomis (ex-NEVERMORE) and already named one of Metal Sucks' "Albums That Will Fuck Your Face Off In 2012", this highly-anticipated album has been many months in the making-- but worth the wait! In regards to the state of the band and their upcoming release, guitarist Aaron Smith comments:

"7H7E has been on quite a journey since we embarked on recording this album, full of some big ups and downs-- not the least of which being signed to Century Media/Basick Records, enduring a front-man change, re-recording all the album vocals, and sharing the stage with some great bands... and let me tell you-it feels amazing for us to know that we finally get to release this thing out into the world. Many of our fans have waited patiently for years for this record to drop, likely wondering at times if it ever even will, and we can't thank them enough for sticking by us. Here's to our fans and to 2012 being a great new year for 7 HORNS 7 EYES! See you on the road!"

A teaser trailer for 'Throes Of Absolution' can be viewed below, and the complete track-listing for the album is listed here:

1. Divine Amnesty
2. Phumis: The Falsehood of Affliction
3. The Hill Difficulty
4. Cycle of Self
5. Delusions
6. A Finite Grasp of Infinite Disillusion
7. Vindicator
8. The Winnowing
9. Regeneration



The band previously released a digital single, entitled Convalescence, which can be purchased here on iTunes. In addition to the title track, the single also features two tracks from 'Throes Of Absolution' ("Vindicator", "The Winnowing"), so download your copy now to get your first taste of the latest from 7 HORNS 7 EYES!

More news about 'Throes Of Absolution' and 7 HORNS 7 EYES will be coming soon, so stay tuned!

Related links:
7 Horns 7 Eyes on Facebook
7 Horns 7 Eyes on MySpace
7 Horns 7 Eyes on YouTube
7 Horns 7 Eyes on Big Cartel

Krisiun Streams NEW Album 'The Great Execution'!

Krisiun's new album, "The Great Execution", will be available for purchase tomorrow (November 1st) in North America via Century Media Records! The bands eighth studio album was produced once again by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio, and musically expands Krisiun's trademark high speed Death Metal violence with a heavily increased amount of diversity, ranging from extreme tempo variations over distinct rhythm patterns to clean guitars--and even Flamenco parts! Krisiun purposely only used analogue gear and instruments while recording in order to avoid the compressed sound that so many musicians produce today. This wise decision resulted in a more organic sound, with the songs on "The Great Execution" possessing both a warmth and rawness that are so often lost through digital production.

In anticipation of this release, the band is now giving fans the chance to preview The Great Execution in its entirety at Hails and Horns.com. Click here to hear the latest from the Brazilian Death Metal trio, and for an exclusive track-by-track commentary.

Stay tuned for an update with touring news from the Krisiun camp as they are about to announce their extended European touring schedule for the beginning of 2012, the year of the end of the world (if you believe the Mayan calendar). Prepare yourself for the apocalypse, which Krisiun delivers the perfect soundtrack for!



Krisiun is:

- Alex Camargo [Vocal/Bass]
- Moyses Kolesne [Guitar]
- Max Kolesne [Drums]

Related links:
A Taste of 'The Great Execution' on Krisiun's Facebook page
Krisiun
Krisiun on MySpace
Century Media Records

Krisiun Unleash Album Teaser For 'The Great Execution'!

In anticipation of the imminent release of Krisiun's "The Great Execution" (due out October 31st in Europe and November 1st in North America), the dangerous Brazilian Death Metal trio is now giving fans yet another preview of the release with a new album teaser trailer!

"The Great Execution", produced once again by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio, is the band's 8th studio album and musically expands Krisiun's trademark high speed Death Metal violence with a heavily increased amount of diversity, ranging from extreme tempo variations over distinct rhythm patterns to clean guitars... and even Flamenco parts!

Krisiun only used analogue gear and instruments while recording "The Great Execution" in order to avoid the compressed sound that so many musicians produce today. This wise decision resulted in a more organic sound, with the songs on their NEW album possessing both a warmth and rawness that are so often lost through digital production.



Krisiun is:

- Alex Camargo [Vocal/Bass]
- Moyses Kolesne [Guitar]
- Max Kolesne [Drums]

Related links:
A Taste of 'The Great Execution' on Krisiun's Facebook page
Krisiun
Krisiun on MySpace
Century Media Records