Brian Fair's "Best Week Ever": He Gives Birth To A Baby Girl & To DEATH RAY VISION!

Brian Fair: You Are The Father!!! EXTREME congratulations are in order for the "Metal Hippie", who just helped his wife give birth to a beautiful baby girl!!! After running all over the place in order to make it in time to St. Louis, Missouri. Brian delivered the goods to his wife Abigail. ;) Here are Brian's Tweets that lead to this awesome event:

And we can't forget DEATH RAY VISION, Brian's NEW project with Mike D from KILLSWITCH ENGAGE! Listen to their debut EP below:






Congrats to the Fair familia! And for gods sake, help them get some diapers, milk and toys for the NEW member of our Metal fam! Here is the official SHADOWS FALL merch store!

When we last interviewed Brian, he told us about his wifes pregnancy and about DEATH RAY VISION:

Related links:

Official Site of Shadows Fall
Official site of Death Ray Vision 

Members Of SHADOWS FALL & KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Release NEW EP Entitled 'Get Lost Or Get Dead'

What happens when members of SHADOWS FALL and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE get some free time? They create a NEW band called DEATH RAY VISION. The band, which features Brian Fair from SHADOWS FALL on vocals and Mike D'Antonio from KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on bass, have a NEW EP called 'Get Lost Or Get Dead'. The bands debut EP will be released on May 14 on vinyl and digital via BulletTooth records. 

These veterans of the Boston Metal scene play a raw brand of Metallic Hardcore that recaptures the energy of their old school Hardcore roots infused with all they have learned and experienced as musicians over the past decade. The songs are short blasts of energy and intensity built on Thrash Metal rhythms and chugging guitar riffs. DEATH RAY VISION recalls the insanity of the old Hardcore days while remaining focused on destroying the future.

DEATH RAY VISION is:Brian Fair - Vocals
Mike D'Antonio - Bass
Pete Cortese - Guitar
Zack Wells - Guitar
Colin Conway - Drums

Related links:
Death Ray Vision on Bandcamp
Death Ray Vision on Facebook

SHADOWS FALL To Be Part Of The Metal Alliance Tour III

Hellyeah! Our good friends from SHADOWS FALL be joining the Metal Alliance Tour III from April 12 to April 21. The band will also be part of the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival!

Also featured on Metal Alliance III are Anthrax, High on Fire, Municipal Waste and Holy Grail. Shadows Fall continues to tour in support of their critically acclaimed 2012 release, 'Fire From The Sky' (available now via Razor & Tie Records). 

Here are the dates in which SHADOWS FALL will rock out at Metal Alliance III:

April 12               Orlando, FL                    House Of Blues
April 13               Charlotte, NC                 Tremont Music Hall
April 14               Silver Spring, MD           The Fillmore
April 16               Cleveland, OH                House Of Blues
April 18               Philadelphia, PA             Theater of Living Arts
April 20               New York, NY                 Irving Plaza
April 21               New York, NY                 Irving Plaza

FULL agenda & ticket info HERE!

As previously reported, SHADOWS FALL were forced to drop out from their upcoming tour with TESTAMENT and their co-headlining tour with Ill Niño over in Europe. A statement from the band can be read HERE!

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:

Official Site of Shadows Fall

Shadows Fall on MySpace

SHADOWS FALL Forced To Cancel Their Upcoming European Tour!

Major bummer! Our friends from SHADOWS FALL have been forced to drop out from their upcoming tour with TESTAMENT and their co-headlining tour with Ill Niño. A statement from the band follows:

"Due to a number of circumstances beyond our control, Shadows Fall has been forced to cancel our upcoming European tour with Testament and our co-headlining UK run with Ill Niño. We tried everything we could to make this tour happen and exhausted all options we could think of but unfortunately we were not able to work it out. We sincerely apologize to all the fans, promoters and bands involved. Everyone in Shadows Fall thank you for understanding and we plan on making it up to our European fans as soon as possible."

UPDATE from Brian Fair: "There were many circumstances and not just Jon being with Anthrax. I have my first child on the way and originally this was only a short tour with Testament that due to financial reasons grew much longer to try and make it work. I had a lot of birthing classes and doctors appointments that my wife and I needed to attend and I didn't want to abandon her. Trust me. There were a lot more reasons this tour didn't happen. Don't just blame Jon when you don't know the entire story. That original post was never the whole story and was never suppose to be posted. We are really bummed out we couldn't make this tour happen. Too many obstacles both business wise and in our personal lives."

We will keep you posted as in when SHADOWS FALL will return to Europe.

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:

Official Site of Shadows Fall

Shadows Fall on MySpace

SHADOWS FALL's Brian Fair Discusses Touring With KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, Pass Times & NEW Baby!

Earlier this year, the seventh studio album by New England Metallers Shadows Fall entitled 'Fire From The Sky' was released via Razor & Tie records. The NEWEST Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. Click here to purchase the NEW Shadows Fall album 'Darkness From The Sky'

So when KILLSWITCH ENGAGE announced their North American tour dates for the 10th anniversary tour for their groundbreaking album 'Alive Or Just Breathing', it was no surprise that they recruited SHADOWS FALL as direct support for their celebratory trek.

We were present at one of the tours last stops at Music Hall Of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY, and once again Shadows Fall proved to be one of the best bands to ever come from the New England region both on and off stage. 

Prior to the bands ferocious set, we took over their bus and sat down with Brian Fair (vocalist) to discuss the relationship between SHADOWS FALL and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, and how it felt to be touring together for the first time in many years. We also discussed the bands future plans and he even broke the news to us that him and his wife Abigail (who owns Sweet Seed Textiles) are expecting their first child. We also discussed Brian's love for skateboarding, beer, music and... without further due, here is our interview with Brian Fall from Shadows Motherfuc*ing Goddamn Fall!

SHADOWS FALL & KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Holiday Shows:

- Dec 27: Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD
- Dec 28: Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA
- Dec 29: Upstate Concert Hall in Clifton Park, NY

Don't forget that SHADOWS FALL will be touring with Hatebreed, Dying Fetus, and The Contortionist. Here is the complete list of tour dates:

Jan 26 - Flint, MI - Machine Shop
Jan 27 - Joilet, IL - Mojoes
Jan 28 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium
Jan 30 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater

Jan 31 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
Feb 1 - Los Angeles, CA - Roxy
Feb 2 –Chico, CA–Senator Theater
Feb 3 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
Feb 5 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
Feb 6 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion
Feb 7 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
Feb 8 - Lexington, KY - Busters
Feb 9 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
Feb 11 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
Feb 12 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
Feb 13 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
Feb 14 - West Springfield, VA - Empire
Feb 15 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Feb 16 - Syracuse, NY - Westcott Theater
Feb 17 - Amityville, NY - Revolution

Video & photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:

Official Site of Shadows Fall

Shadows Fall on MySpace

Is SHADOWS FALL The Most Visually Stimulating Band In Heavy Music? Check This Live Shots Out!

In support of their NEW album "Fire From The Sky", Shadows Fall recently took part of the "Noise In The Machine Tour" with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder. We were present at the tours last stop at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City and once again Shadows Fall proved to be one of the best bands to ever come from the New England region both on and off stage.

On the title of this post we asked YOU, if you think that Shadows Fall is the most visually stimulating band in Heavy Music today. Let us know what you think at the comments section below, but first check out this badass shots that Zulie Alvarez captured for you all!

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

Related links:
Click here to watch our interview with Brian Fair! 

Official Site of Shadows Fall

Shadows Fall on MySpace

SHADOWS FALL: Brian Fair Talks About 'Fire From The Sky', The New England Music Scene & More!

The seventh studio album by New England Metallers Shadows Fall entitled 'Fire From The Sky' is coming for your ears this Tuesday, May 15th via Razor & Tie records. The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. Click here to purchase the NEW Shadows Fall album 'Darkness From The Sky'

In support of "Fire From The Sky", Shadows Fall recently took part of the "Noise In The Machine Tour" with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder. We were present at the tours last stop at The Gramercy Theatre in New York City and once again Shadows Fall proved to be one of the best bands to ever come from the New England region both on and off stage. 

At the end of the night, we sat down with Brian Fair (vocalist) to discuss the bands NEW album "Fire From The Sky". During the conversation we touched upon the writing and recording process of the bands seventh studio album, as well as the roll of producerAdam D. (Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace). We also discussed the rise of the New England Heavy Music scene and how staying relevant in today's musical spectrum is absolutely essential. Without further due, here is our interview with Brian Fall from Shadows Motherfuc*ing Goddamn Fall!

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

Related links:

Official Site of Shadows Fall

Shadows Fall on MySpace

NEW SHADOWS FALL Record 'Fire From The Sky' Out Today - Music Video Premiere Available!

                                   Photo by: Zulie Alvarez www.zuliephotographierocks.com

The seventh studio album by New England Metallers Shadows Fall entitled 'Fire From The Sky' is coming for your ears this Tuesday, May 15th via Razor & Tie records. The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. Click here to purchase the NEW Shadows Fall album 'Darkness From The Sky'

In celebration of their highly anticipated album, the band recently released a music video for their NEW song 'The Unknown'! Did you check it out yet? No? Well, here you go!



In other SHADOWS FALL news, the band has recruited Ed Lanouette of Dark Day Sunday to fill in for longtime member Paul Romanko on their U.S. tour. No reason was given for Romanko’s absence as of press time.

Earlier this week, SHADOWS FALL kicked off the "Noise In The Machine Tour" with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder. The remaining tour dates are:

- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)



Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

Mother's Day Just Got Heavier Thanks To SHADOWS FALL! NEW Song "Save Yourself" Streaming Now!

New England Metallers SHADOWS FALL are unleashing their NEW studio album entitled 'Fire From The Sky' on May 15 via Razor & Tie. In celebration of the bands next sonic assault, here is yet another NEW song. This one is called "Save Yourself" and it crushes! Check it out now!



The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. Today, the good folks over at Metal Sucks are premiering a NEW song entitled "The Uknown" (link below).

Here is the track listing for 'Fire From The Sky':

01. The Unknown
02. Divide And Conquer
03. Weight Of The World
04. Nothing Remains
05. Fire From The Sky
06. Save Your Soul
07. Blind Faith
08. Lost Within
09. Walk The Edge
10. The Wasteland

Shadows Fall is currently on tour with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder.  Here are the remaining tour dates.

- 05.13.12: New York, NY at Gramercy Theatre
- 05.15.12: Pontiac, MI at The Crofoot Ballroom
- 05.16.12: Dayton, OH at McGuffy's House of Rock
- 05.17.12: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
- 05.19.12: Denver, CO at Summit Music Hall
- 05.21.12: Sacramento,CA at Ace of Spades
- 05.22.12: San Francisco,CA at Regency Ballroom
- 05.23.12: Santa Ana, CA at Yost Theater

Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

SHADOWS FALL Welcome TEMPORARY? Touring Bassist By Releasing Lyric Video For 'The Unknown'

The seventh studio album by New England Metallers Shadows Fall entitled 'Fire From The Sky' is coming for your ears this Tuesday, May 8th via Razor & Tie records. The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. 

In celebration of their highly anticipated album, the band recently released a lyric video for their NEW song 'The Unknown'! Did you check it out yet? No? Well, here you go!



In other SHADOWS FALL news, the band has recruited Ed Lanouette of Dark Day Sunday to fill in for longtime member Paul Romanko on their U.S. tour. No reason was given for Romanko’s absence as of press time.

Earlier this week, SHADOWS FALL kicked off the "Noise In The Machine Tour" with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder. The remaining tour dates are:

- 5/03/2012: Scout Bar – Houston, TX
- 5/05/2012: State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
- 5/06/2012: Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 5/07/2012: Masquerade, Atlanta, GA (NEW)
- 5/09/2012: Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
- 5/10/2012: Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- 5/11/2012: Wally’s Pub – Hampton Beach, NH
- 5/12/2012: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
- 5/13/2012: Sonar – Baltimore, MD
- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)
- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)

Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

Listen To "The Unknown", A NEW Song By SHADOWS FALL!

As previously reported, New England Metallers Shadows Fall are gearing up for the release of their seventh studio album entitled 'Fire From The Sky', set released on May 8th via Razor & Tie records. The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. Today, the good folks over at Metal Sucks are premiering a NEW song entitled "The Uknown" (link below).

Here is the track listing for 'Fire From The Sky':

01. The Unknown
02. Divide And Conquer
03. Weight Of The World
04. Nothing Remains
05. Fire From The Sky
06. Save Your Soul
07. Blind Faith
08. Lost Within
09. Walk The Edge
10. The Wasteland

Click here to listen to SHADOWS FALLS' NEW Song "The Unknown"

Shadows Fall will be joining forces with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder.  The tour kicks off in San Antonio, Texas on May 1. The complete list of dates are:

- 5/01/2012: Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
- 5/02/2012: Trees – Dallas, TX
- 5/03/2012: Scout Bar – Houston, TX
- 5/05/2012: State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
- 5/06/2012: Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 5/07/2012: Masquerade, Atlanta, GA (NEW)
- 5/09/2012: Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
- 5/10/2012: Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- 5/11/2012: Wally’s Pub – Hampton Beach, NH
- 5/12/2012: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
- 5/13/2012: Sonar – Baltimore, MD
- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)
- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)
- 5/01/2012: Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
- 5/02/2012: Trees – Dallas, TX
- 5/03/2012: Scout Bar – Houston, TX
- 5/05/2012: State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
- 5/06/2012: Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 5/07/2012: Masquerade, Atlanta, GA (NEW)
- 5/09/2012: Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
- 5/10/2012: Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- 5/11/2012: Wally’s Pub – Hampton Beach, NH
- 5/12/2012: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
- 5/13/2012: Sonar – Baltimore, MD
- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)
- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)

Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

SHADOWS FALL Reveal Track Listing For 'Fire From The Sky'

New England Metallers Shadows Fall are gearing up for the release of their seventh studio album entitled 'Fire From The Sky', set released on May 8th via Razor & Tie records. The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. 

Here is the track listing for 'Fire From The Sky':

01. The Unknown
02. Divide And Conquer
03. Weight Of The World
04. Nothing Remains
05. Fire From The Sky
06. Save Your Soul
07. Blind Faith
08. Lost Within
09. Walk The Edge
10. The Wasteland



Shadows Fall will be joining forces with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder.  The tour kicks off in San Antonio, Texas on May 1. The complete list of dates are:

- 5/01/2012: Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
- 5/02/2012: Trees – Dallas, TX
- 5/03/2012: Scout Bar – Houston, TX
- 5/05/2012: State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
- 5/06/2012: Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 5/07/2012: Masquerade, Atlanta, GA (NEW)
- 5/09/2012: Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
- 5/10/2012: Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- 5/11/2012: Wally’s Pub – Hampton Beach, NH
- 5/12/2012: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
- 5/13/2012: Sonar – Baltimore, MD
- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)
- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)
- 5/01/2012: Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
- 5/02/2012: Trees – Dallas, TX
- 5/03/2012: Scout Bar – Houston, TX
- 5/05/2012: State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
- 5/06/2012: Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 5/07/2012: Masquerade, Atlanta, GA (NEW)
- 5/09/2012: Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
- 5/10/2012: Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- 5/11/2012: Wally’s Pub – Hampton Beach, NH
- 5/12/2012: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
- 5/13/2012: Sonar – Baltimore, MD
- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)
- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)

Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

SHADOWS FALL Reveal Album Cover For 'Fire From The Sky'!

As previously reported, New England Metallers Shadows Fall are gearing up for the release of their seventh studio album entitled 'Fire From The Sky', set released on May 8th via Razor & Tie records. The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. 

The bands latest album, 'Retribution', was released in the Fall of 2009. The CD sold around 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Shadows Fall will be joining forces with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder.  The tour kicks off in San Antonio, Texas on May 1. The complete list of dates are:

- 5/01/2012: Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
- 5/02/2012: Trees – Dallas, TX
- 5/03/2012: Scout Bar – Houston, TX
- 5/05/2012: State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
- 5/06/2012: Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 5/07/2012: Masquerade, Atlanta, GA (NEW)
- 5/09/2012: Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
- 5/10/2012: Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- 5/11/2012: Wally’s Pub – Hampton Beach, NH
- 5/12/2012: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
- 5/13/2012: Sonar – Baltimore, MD
- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)
- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)



Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

FEAR FACTORY Announce Album Release Date; Additional Performances Added To U.S. Tour!

Candlelight Records today confirms June 5 as the North American release date for FEAR FACTORY's NEW album, 'The Industrialist'. Produced by the band with Rhys Fulber (Front Line Assembly), the album was mixed by Greg Reely (Paradise Lost/Skinny Puppy/Machine Head). It features additional tracking by Logan Mader (Gojira/Divine Heresy/Five Finger Death Punch) and artwork by Anthony Clarkson (Devin Townsend).

The Industrialist is a conceptual album that brings to life a story scripted by vocalist Burton C. Bell. The album's lyrics detail the plot of the original narrative while delivering FEAR FACTORY's massive signature sound.

"The album is a futuristic tale of an automaton, striving to survive by fighting for its existence within a desperate world. The lyrics tell the story while the music takes our industrial roots and blends them more perfectly than ever with our Metal edge. And all without losing the sound that makes FEAR FACTORY a machine of sonic devastation. FEAR FACTORY fans of any era will not be disappointed." - Burton C. Bell (Vocalist)

Clocking in at just under one hour, the album's ten songs again unite Bell with guitarist Dino Cazares. It is the second album written by the duo, reuniting in 2009 after a seven year split. Cazares says, "collaborating with Burton again on the NEW album was like magic. Everything just fell into place naturally. It felt good to recapture the true sound of FEAR FACTORY, taking it back to where it all started while raising it to NEW levels."

'The Industrialist' again pairs FEAR FACTORY with long-time friend Rhys Fulber. Their collaborations together include five albums and two remixes, including the certified gold album 'Obsolete'. "Rhys has been our secret member," shares Cazares. "He is the one producer who has been able to understand what we have been trying to accomplish from the beginning and has opened our eyes to NEW things without sacrificing our original sound. His talents in production and keyboard/samples has made FEAR FACTORY stand out amongst the many bands of our genre."

'The Industrialist' follows the 2010 release of 'Mechanize'. Widely regarded, the album was the first release from the band in six years and the first NEW material from the nucleus of Bell and Cazares since 2002. The album debuted on Billboard's Top 100 album chart week of release and continues to sell in early 2012. Sirius XM/Headbangers Ball's host Jose Mangin comments, “after Mechanize dominated 2010 as Liquid Metal’s Album Of The Year, North America is chompin’ at the bit to get an ear full of NEW FEAR FACTORY. I have no doubt that FEAR FACTORY are going to kick our collective asses in 2012."

Revolver editor Brandon Geist adds, "in the '90s, FEAR FACTORY's founding duo of Burton C. Bell and Dino Cazares changed the sound of Metal, from the way that Metal vocalists sing to the way that Metal and electronic music can be fused together. With 2010's reunion album, 'Mechanize', their partnership proved to be as lethal as ever. Though 2012 promises plenty of massive Heavy Music releases, there isn't a record that I'm looking forward to more than The Industrialist."

FEAR FACTORY recently announced their first tour dates since 2011. Joining them for the tour that is set to kick off on May 1 is Boston's SHADOWS FALL, Kansas City-based The Browning, Riverside, California’s The Devastated, and Legacy Of Disorder from New Zealand. The complete list of confirmed dates are:

- 5/01/2012: Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
- 5/02/2012: Trees – Dallas, TX
- 5/03/2012: Scout Bar – Houston, TX
- 5/05/2012: State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
- 5/06/2012: Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 5/07/2012: Masquerade, Atlanta, GA (NEW)
- 5/09/2012: Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
- 5/10/2012: Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- 5/11/2012: Wally’s Pub – Hampton Beach, NH
- 5/12/2012: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
- 5/13/2012: Sonar – Baltimore, MD
- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)
- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)

'The Industrialist' will be available as a standard jewel case CD and a limited edition deluxe digi book.

Related links:
Fear Factory
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

FEAR FACTORY & SHADOWS FALL Announce U.S. Tourdates!

Today, it was announced that Fear Factory and Shadows Fall will be hitting the road together! The trek, which kicks off on May 1st in San Antonio, Texas, will also feature The Devastated and Legacy of Disorder. You can see the initial list of tourdates below.

Fear Factory, the kings of Industrial Metal, recently finished mixing their NEW studio album entitled 'The Industrialist' (set to be released in late April in the U.S. via Candlelight Records, while the worldwide release will be handled by AFM Records). On the other hand, Shadows Fall are gearing up for the release of their seventh studio album titled 'Fire From The Sky' (set to be released on May 8th via Razor & Tie Records).

Fear Factory with Shadows Fall, The Devastated and Legacy of Disorder U.S. Tour (Initial Tourdates):

- May 1: Backstage Live in San Antonio TX
- May 2: Trees in Dallas TX
- May 3: Scout Bar in Houston TX
- May 5: State Theater in St. Petersburg FL
- May 6: Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale FL
- May 9: Ziggy’s in Winston-Salem NC
- May 10: Theater of Living Arts in Philadelphia PA
- May 11: Wally’s Pub in Hampton Beach NH
- May 12: Gramercy Theatre in New York NY
- May 13: Sonar in Baltimore MD
- May 16: The Crofoot Ballroom in Pontiac MI
- May 20: Summit Music Hall in Denver CO

Related links:
Fear Factory
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

SHADOWS FALL Reveal NEW Album Details

New England Metallers Shadows Fall are gearing up for the release of their seventh studio album. Today drummer Jason Bittner revealed that the NEW Shads album is entitled 'Fire From The Sky' and that it will be released on May 8th via Razor & Tie records. The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album.

The bands latest album, 'Retribution', was released in the Fall of 2009. The CD sold around 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Recently, Shadows Fall kicked off a series of headlining warm-up shows in select cities before heading to Australia for this year's Soundwave Festival.

Remaining dates:

- Feb. 17: Syracuse, NY at Station 58
- Feb. 18: Clifton Park, NY at Trickshots
- Feb. 19: Turners Falls, MA at Shea Theatre



Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

An Overcast of Shadows Falling with Brian Fair

Brian James Fair is one of the most influential icons to ever rise from the Massachusetts Heavy Music scene. He is also considered the pioneer of the Metalcore singing style. What started as a dream after seeing Cinderella open for Bon Jovi on the "Slippery When Wet" tour became a reality from the moment he formed Overcast in 1991. Growing up, Brian always had an ear for various musical styles, but Heavy Metal and Hard Core were the genres that got his adrenaline pumping.


Once Overcast released "Expectational Dilution" in 1994, Brian's craft started getting recognized by the fans of the East Coast Heavy Music underground scene. To this day "Expectational Dilution" is considered the album that sparked the Metalcore flame. After four years of getting their name out, in November of 1998 Overcast split after a national tour with Shai Hulud and Disembodied.

At Overcast's last show, Shadows Fall recruited Brian to replace Phil Labonte (now in All That Remains) as the bands front-man. In 2000, Shadows Fall released their epic album "Of One Blood" via Century Media Records, which was the bands first record with Brian Fair on vocals. From that moment on Shadow's Fall became one of the best Heavy Music bands in the United States.

After releasing 17 records, touring the entire world, and never changing to fit in with the times. Brian Fair is a legend within the Heavy Music world. Some say that Shadow's Fall is passed their prime time, but we couldn't disagree more with this statement. With the release of "Retribution" in 2009, Shadows Fall prove that they are still on top of their game. Did you know that Jimmy Fallon is a big fan? This is why they ended up performing on the "Jimmy Fallon Show" on September of 2009.

What's next for Shadow's Fall, watch our exclusive interview with Brian Fair and find out! \m/



Facts about Brian Fair:
- Brian is a Vegetarian.
- His dreadlocks are almost 20 years old.
- Brian is also a guitarist, a bassist and a drummer.
- He is an avid Boston Celtics fan, and often wears the team jersey while on stage.
- In 7th grade he visited a recording studio after winning a radio jingle contest (sponsored by Mass Electric) with a Beastie Boys-inspired tune called "The Energy Conservation Rap Song."

Brian Fair's discography:
- Overcast - Bleed Into One (7") (1992)
- Overcast - Expectational Dilution (1994)
- Overcast - Stirring the Killer (7") (1995)
- Overcast - Overcast/Arise Split CD (7") (1996)
- Overcast - Begging for Indifference (7" EP/CD) (1996)
- Overcast - Fight Ambition to Kill"(1997)
- Shadows Fall - Of One Blood (2000)
- Shadows Fall - Deadworld (EP) (2001)
- Shadows Fall - Fear Will Drag You Down (Compilation Album) (2002)
- Shadows Fall - The Art of Balance (2002)
- Shadows Fall - The War Within (2004)
- Transient - N/A (Demo) (2004)
- Shadows Fall - Fallout from the War (Compilation Album) (2006)
- Shadows Fall - Threads of Life (2007)
- Shadows Fall - Seeking the Way: The Greatest Hits (2007)
- Overcast - Reborn to Kill Again (2008)
- Shadows Fall - Retribution (2009)

Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

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Holiday Special: Tribute to Peter Steele & the FANS

After carefully watching what different media outlets released this holiday season, we decided that instead of creating an end of the year summary using old content, we would instead create a 30-minute program that showcases the impact of Heavy Music in 2010. In order to make this a successful program, we would have to find the ideal platform. That platform? New York City’s Times Square, also known as the “center of the world”!

You may be thinking that we went into a Broadway show and bumped elbows with tourists. But the reality is that what we experienced was magical.


We arrived at the Best Buy Theater (formerly the Nokia Theater), which is the best sounding venue in New York City. The place is pimped out! As soon as we got there we ran into a lot of familiar faces, one face that stood out was Tommy Vext (formerly from Divine Heresy and Snot). From that moment on, we knew this night would be like no other! The video special will make this very evident, so make sure you check it out. We have live footage, exclusive interviews and more!

Seventh Void, which features members of Type O Negative opened the night with a tight set, and made all the concert attendees remember the great Peter Steele (RIP)! A few minutes later, it was time for Long Island’s Kings of Hardcore Vision Of Disorder. VOD never just shows up to a show, they make sure they get the crowd pumped and could have easily headlined the show. We had the chance to talk to their singer Tim Williams (included on the video special), and 2011 is shaping up to be an awesome year for this phenomenal band.

As soon as VOD finished their set, we caught up with Revolver Magazine’s Editor In Chief Brandon Geist and discussed the impact of Heavy Music in 2010 (also included on the video special). Revolver Magazine’s latest issue is a tribute to all the “fallen heroes” of Heavy Music. Make sure you pick it up!








Next up was Biohazard, who always makes sure to get the crowd moving and that they leave with a smile on their face. We had the chance to talk to their guitarist Bobby Hambel (also included on the video special), and he is a true legend!

In our opinion, Biohazard should have been the main headliner, simply because they are a lot more energetic then Life Of Agony. As a result, the crowd was somewhat tired once Life Of Agony took center stage. Nevertheless, Life Of Agony sounded amazing!


WIthout further due, here is our 2010 Holiday Special (includes bonus footage starring Brian Fair from Shadows Falls)! We want to dedicate this piece to Peter Steele, Ronnie James Dio and Paul Gray! And of course, all the fans of Horns Up Rocks!!!





Special thanks to our photographers Evil Steve, Damien Mitchell and Simi Friedman. Our videographers Lucky, Evil Steve, Lisa Marie Gort DeStefano and Alissa Shimansky. And last but not least, Jose Mangin, Brandon Geist, Tim WIlliams, Bobby Hambel, and Brian Fair!

Related links:
Life Of Agony
Biohazard
Vision Of Disorder
Seventh Void
Shadows Fall
Liquid Metal
Revolver Magazine
MTV 2 Headbangers Ball

IMPRINTED by Jo Schüftan (Founder of Horns Up Rocks)