Karl Sanders: 20 Years Of NILE & The State Of Death Metal In 2013!

The reigning kings of technical, historically-themed brutality, NILE, are currently trekking all over North America on what they have dubbed as the "At The Gate Of Sethu North American Tour" (agenda available below). On this not to be missed tour, NILE is performing two sets per show (for the first time in their career) in celebration of the bands 20th anniversary.

Additionally, the band is only performing with unsigned local bands at each market in order to help impulse the underground of Heavy Music. Well done, NILE!

Prior to the bands recent concert at B.B. King in New York City, which took place on Sunday, March 10, we had the chance to chat with the bands vocalist and guitarist Karl Sanders. During the chat we discussed the bands 20th anniversary tour and his decision to only have local bands opening each and every show. We also talked about the bands latest album 'At The Gate Of Sethu', and he even offered an update on the state of Death Metal in 2013. So buckle up, crank the volume, and enjoy!



NILE's 20th Anniversary Tour (remaining tour dates):

- Mar 23: Hawthorne Theatre in Portland, OR
- Mar 24: Slim's in San Francisco, CA
- Mar 26: Las Vegas Country Saloon in Las Vegas, NV
- Mar 27: City National Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA
- Mar 28: Rocky Point Cantina in Tempe, AZ
- Mar 30: Trees in Dallas, TX
- Mar 31: The Green Room in San Antonio, TX
- Apr 01: Scout Bar in Houston, TX
- Apr 03: State Theatre in St Petersburg, FL
- Apr 04: Masquerade in Atlanta, GA
- Apr 05: Hooligans Music Hall in Jacksonville, NC
- Apr 06: Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, NC

Related links:

NILE's Official Site

NILE on Facebook

NILE on Twitter

NILE on YouTube
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DORO Proves New York City Why She Is The Queen Of Metal!

Last Monday, February 4, the Queen Of Metal Doro Pesch performed at B.B. King right in the heart of Times Square in New York City. As usual, Doro lit up the entire venue as soon as she took center stage with her phenomenal band. Support on this show came from Sister Sin and Flames Of Fury.

Since we are all way too focused on Doro's voice and stage presence (because she rocks), it is only fair that we mention her band mates before we continue. Doro's band consists of: the great Johnny Dee on drums, Italian music excellency Luca Princiotta on guitar and keyboards, the one and only Nick Douglas on bass, and Bas Maas on guitars.

OK, now back to Doro. To question Doro's musical excellence is blasphemous and should be illegal in all five continents. Doro might be 48 years old, but she has more energy than a lot of young musicians out there. Her inarguable charm and charisma while on stage is not to be ignored, and we love how she is constantly romancing her crowd in the most genuine way and telling them over and over again "Ich liebe dich" (I love you, in German). It is safe to assume, that no one leaves a Doro show without a big smile and with their soul full of Metal.

In support of her latest record 'Raise Your Fist' (available now via Nuclear Blast Records), Doro and her crew brought with them a very well grounded set list. Not only did Doro sing some classic songs from her former band WARLOCK such as "I Rule the Ruins", "Burning the Witches", "Fight for Rock", and "All We Are", but she also whaled her song "Hero" plus a cover of "Breaking the Law" by Judas Priest. She finalized her memorable set with "Love Me in Black".

If you like your ears and love your soul, you need to catch Doro live! Here are the remaining tour dates:

- 2/12/2013: Blondie's in Detroit, MI
- 2/13/2013: Mojoe’s in Joliet, IL
- 2/14/2013: Station 4 in St. Paul, MN
- 2/15/2013: Spicoli's Grill and the Reverb in Waterloo, IA
- 2/17/2013: Moe's in Englewood, CO
- 2/19/2013: El Corazon in Seattle, WA
- 2/20/2013: Hawthorne Theatre in Portland, OR
- 2/21/2013: Thee Parkside in San Francisco, CA
- 2/22/2013: House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA
- 2/23/2013: Rocky Point Cantina in Tempe, AZ

Related links:
DORO's Official Site
Sister Sin's Official Site