CHTHONIC Premiere Video For "Sail Into The Sunsets Fire" & We Have It!

As previously reported, Taiwanese Metal exhibitionists CHTHONIC have completed work on their seventh studio entitled 'Bú-Tik'. The ten track opus was recorded at Sweden’s Sweetspot Studio by producer Rickard Bengtson, who also worked on 2011’s critically-lauded 'Takasago Army' full-length and finds the band sharpening their signature brand of self-dubbed symphonic “orient Metal.”

Today (May 29), the band is premiering the music video for "Sail Into The Sunsets Fire" (the second and latest single from ‘Bú-Tik’! Watch it here:

'Bú-Tik' Track-Listing:

1. Arising Armament (intro)

2. Supreme Pain For The Tyrant

3. Sail Into The Sunset’s Fire

4. Next Republic

5. Rage Of My Sword

6. Between Silence And Death

7. Resurrection Pyre

8. Set Fire To The Island

9. Defenders Of Bu-tik Palace

10. Undying Rearmament (Outro)

In related news, CHTHONIC are confirmed to play on the Pepsi Max Stage on Saturday, June 15 at Download Festival 2013 at its historical stamping ground of Donington Park. The band last appeared at Download in 2011, but for this follow-up show are returning in greater numbers, the plan being to utilize the skills of an orchestra. Notes Yeh, “This is the first time we’ll have played with the orchestra outside of Taiwan. We’re really hoping to present a show that people will be talking about for some time to come…” Further info and tickets for Download 2013 are available HERE.

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CHTHONIC to release album # 7; NEW song available now!

Taiwanese Metal exhibitionists, CHTHONIC, are pleased to unveil their seventh studio offering. Entitled 'Bú-Tik', the ten track opus was recorded at Sweden’s Sweetspot Studio by producer Rickard Bengtson, who also worked on 2011’s critically-lauded 'Takasago Army' full-length and finds the band sharpening their signature brand of self-dubbed symphonic “orient Metal.”

With 'Bú-Tik', CHTHONIC continue their mission to build awareness of the myths of Taiwan and the tragic events in their country's history. Based around the story of the 228 Massacre, the Bú-Tik Palace and the Mirror Of Retribution, 'Bú-Tik' highlights what bassist Doris Yeh describes as “righteous violence, justifiable defense, and the armed spirits!”

“We are very proud to present 'Bú-Tik' to the world,” she continues. “With this album, we have pushed ourselves to achieve new heights — heights we've never imagined before! We are leading metal fans to the next episode of CHTHONIC!”

'Bú-Tik' will be released in North American on June 18 via Spinefarm Records US. In the meantime, check out the epic enormity of “Next Republic”:

'Bú-Tik' Track-Listing:

1. Arising Armament (intro)

2. Supreme Pain For The Tyrant

3. Sail Into The Sunset’s Fire

4. Next Republic

5. Rage Of My Sword

6. Between Silence And Death

7. Resurrection Pyre

8. Set Fire To The Island

9. Defenders Of Bu-tik Palace

10. Undying Rearmament (Outro)

In related news, CHTHONIC are confirmed to play on the Pepsi Max Stage on Saturday, June 15 at Download Festival 2013 at its historical stamping ground of Donington Park. The band last appeared at Download in 2011, but for this follow-up show are returning in greater numbers, the plan being to utilize the skills of an orchestra. Notes Yeh, “This is the first time we’ll have played with the orchestra outside of Taiwan. We’re really hoping to present a show that people will be talking about for some time to come…” Further info and tickets for Download 2013 are available HERE.

Related links:

Chthonic's official site

Chthonic on Facebook

Chthonic on Twitter

China's Government Against Heavy Music? TESTAMENT & CRADLE OF FILTH Concerts Cancelled!

Mainland China is one of those territories in which all media is heavily controlled by the government. The rigid censorship laws have definitely affected the growth of our music, even though there are thousands of Heavy Music fans in all of China's territories.

Yesterday (February 26), CRADLE OF FILTH were forced to cancel their upcoming tour because of "The Cultural Section of the Chinese Government have decided that COF are unsuitable to play in Mainland China", stated the band. "We are currently banned from playing there. Therefore the show on Tue 30 April in Shang Hai, China - MAO Live House has had to be moved to Hong Kong. The new venue is Kowloonbay International Trade & Exhibition Centre (KITEC) in Hong Kong on April 30th 2013." 
 

It has just been announced by TESTAMENT that they won't be able to perform in China and Taiwan after their Visa's were denied. A statement from the band follows:

"To all our friends in China and Taiwan:

"It is with regret that we must inform you of the cancellation of our performances in Shanghai and Taipei until further notice due to visa issues beyond the control of the band or promoter. Fans in the Asian Pacific region are encouraged to come visit us at our shows in Japan. As we had a terrific experience performing in China and Taiwan in 2007, we eagerly await the resolution of the visa issues and hope to visit again very soon.

"Thanks for your understanding and your undying support."

It is pretty sad when the government dictates the type of entertainment the citizens can or cannot have access to.

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LAMB OF GOD Feed Their Chinese Fans Some Pure American Metal - Live Footage Available!

As we all know, Lamb Of God released their seventh studio album 'Resolution' earlier this year. After playing a few warm up shows in the East Coast of the United States, the band is currently in midst of their tour of the pacific rim that will conclude with the band’s first ever show in Alaska.

Here is some epic footage of Lamb Of God's first show ever in Shangai, China. This is what vocalist Randy Blythe had to say about this historical show: "Shanghai show rocked, no one went to prison, & I ate like a pig!"







Remaining Tour Dates:

February 20th- Singapore (With Judas Priest)
February 22nd- Tokyo, Japan
February 23rd- Osaka, Japan
February 25th to March 5th- Soundwave Festival, Australia
March 7th- Auckland, New Zealand
March 9th- Anchorage, Alaska

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