BLACK SABBATH North American Tour Poster!

Following the overwhelming response to the initial announcement of just four tour dates, BLACK SABBATH have now confirmed a full 20-city North American trek.

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Related links:
Ozzy's official site
BLACK SABBATH's Official Website

BLACK SABBATH Announce Full Blown North American Tour - Full Agenda Available!

Following the overwhelming response to the initial announcement of just four tour dates, BLACK SABBATH have now confirmed a full 20-city North American trek. Launching July 25 in Houston, TX, the tour will include shows in Philadelphia, Boston, Tinley Park (Chicago), San Francisco and other major markets, along with the previously announced stops in Holmdel, NJ (NY-area), Los Angeles, Seattle and Toronto, ON. Tickets for the newly announced dates will go on sale starting Friday, May 3 at LiveNation.com and Ticketmaster.com. A full list of cities and on sale dates for the dates is below. Beginning today, fans can click here or visit http://bit.ly/Sabbath_RSVP to RSVP for early access to presale tickets available Thursday, May 2. VIP Packages are also available at VIPNation.com.

BLACK SABBATH--OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI and GEEZER BUTLER-- will be previewing music from their forthcoming '13'. On the NEW album, due out June 11, the band that defined Heavy Metal picks up immediately where they left off with eight sprawling songs (five of them are over eight minutes) that possess every ounce of the maniacal vitality of the Grammy-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ trailblazing work in the '70s. Songs such as “End of the Beginning,” “Loner,” “Dear Father” and “Age of Reason” reinforce '13'’s testament to the enduring relevance of BLACK SABBATH's long-running reign.  Produced by Rick Rubin (seven-time Grammy winner, two of those as Producer of the Year), '13' will be released on Vertigo (worldwide) and Vertigo/Republic in the U.S.

DATE                    CITY                     VENUE

+Thu- Jul 25          Houston, TX          Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

+Sat-Jul 27           Austin, TX             Frank Erwin Center

<Mon-Jul 29          Tampa, FL             Live Nation Amphitheatre

+Wed-Jul 31          W. Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre

~Fri-Aug 02          Bristow, VA           Jiffy Lube Live

*Sun-Aug 04        Holmdel, NJ           PNC Bank Arts Center

+Tue-Aug 06        Detroit, MI            DTE Energy Music Theatre

+Thu-Aug 08        Uncasville, CT        Mohegan Sun Arena

+Sat-Aug 10         Philadelphia, PA     Wells Fargo Center

^Mon-Aug 12        Boston, MA           Comcast Center

*Wed-Aug 14        Toronto, ON          Air Canada Centre

+Fri Aug 16           Tinley Park, IL       First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre

+Sun-Aug 18        Indianapolis, IN       Klipsch Music Center

+Thu-Aug 22        Vancouver, BC       Rogers Arena

*Sat-Aug 24        Seattle, WA           Gorge Amphitheatre

+Mon-Aug 26        San Francisco, CA  Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View

+Wed-Aug 28       Irvine, CA              Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre

+Fri-Aug 30          Phoenix, AZ           US Airways Center

+Sun-Sep 01        Las Vegas, NV       MGM Grand Garden Arena

*Tue-Sep 03        Los Angeles, CA     Los Angeles Sports Arena


*Previously announced date.
^On sale Friday, May 3
+On sale Saturday, May 4
~On sale, Friday May 10
<On sale, Saturday, May 11
>On sale TBD



Upcoming BLACK SABBATH tour dates:

- Apr 25: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Australia
- Apr 27: Sydney All Phones Arena, Australia
- Apr 28: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 1: Melbourne Rod Laver Arena, Australia
- May 4: Perth Arena, Australia
- May 12: Ozzfest, Tokyo Makahari Messe, Japan

Nov. 20 - Hartwall Arena, Helsinki, Finland
Nov. 22 - Friends Arena, Stockholm, Sweden
Nov. 24 - Telenor Arena, Oslo, Norway
Nov. 26 - Forum, Denmark, Copenhagen
Nov. 28 - Ziggo Dome, Holland, Amsterdam
Nov. 30 - Westfalenhalle, Dortmund, Germany
Dec. 02 - Bercy, Paris, France
Dec. 05 - Fiera Arena, Milan, Italy
Dec. 07 - 02 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
Dec. 10 - 02 Arena, London, UK
Dec. 12 - Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Ireland
Dec. 14 - Arena, Sheffield, UK
Dec. 16 - Hydro, Glasgow, UK
Dec. 18 - Arena, Manchester, UK
Dec. 20 - LG Arena, Birmingham, UK 

Be the first to get information about the new Black Sabbath album: http://bitly.com/BlackSabbathMailingList.

Related links:
Ozzy's official site
BLACK SABBATH's Official Website

ABSU Announce the "North American Connexus Conjuration"

ABSU today announces details on their upcoming tour, titled "North American Connexus Conjuration". The 26-city tour will see the band perform two full sets with music spanning their 20-year recording career. It is the first full tour by the Texas-based mythological occult trio since the release of 'Abzu', the second of a planned trilogy of recordings.

Vocalist/drummer Proscriptor shares, “Since the release of our latest recording, 'Abzu', the response has been extremely vehement and now is the perfect moment to commemorate the album’s essence throughout North America. We purposely waited until the timing was ideal to embark on this journey, as we shall contaminate the communities with our craft of Mythological Occult Metal. We’re attempting to divide the concerts into two sections: the first act will showcase songs spanning from our entire discography, as the second act will focus on Phase Two from the album 'Tara: The Cythrául Klan’s Scrutiny'. For the past couple of years, many of ABSU’s followers have requested specified songs from this chapter of 'Tara', so it is our aspiration to give the people what they want.”

'Abzu', the band’s seventh studio album, was released October 2010. The album was mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus) and features original works by Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader). Proscriptor commented, "With this record, we are appending dirtier elements of psychedelia and fusion. Lyrically, it descends deeper into Enki's lower world as well the Enochian Magic(k) System." He added, "This album is not a 'natural progression' from previous releases, but a feat of metaphysical conquest and murkiness."

ABSU came to prominence with the release of their 1993 debut, 'Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L'. Each album saw continual expansion of the band’s now highly regarded artistic vision and international fanbase. It was with 2001’s 'Tara' that the band truly arrived. The album reached top lists of countless magazines worldwide. Years, however, would pass before any NEW material would be recorded. In late 2007, the band finally announced their re-awakening. Now teamed with London-based Candlelight Records, the band would take nearly sixteen months writing/recording their sixth album. 'Abzu', featuring contributions from members of King Diamond, Mayhem, Melechesh, Firstborn and Enthroned, was released early 2009.

ABSU North American Connexus Conjuration:

- 4/05/2013: Millcreek Tavern in Philadelphia, PA
- 4/06/2013: Roger’s in Chesapeake, VA
- 4/07/2013: Strange Matter in Richmond, VA
- 4/08/2013: The Windup Space in Baltimore, MD
- 4/09/2013: Middle East/Upstairs in Cambridge, MA
- 4/10/2013: St. Vitus in Brooklyn, NY
- 4/11/2013: St. Vitus in Brooklyn, NY
- 4/12/2013: El N Gee in Hartford, CT
- 4/13/2013: Theatre Plaza in Montreal, QC
- 4/14/2013: L’Agitee in Quebec City, QC
- 4/15/2013: Wreck Room in Toronto, ON
- 4/16/2013: Ace of Cups in Columbus, OH
- 4/17/2013: Mojoe’s in Chicago, IL
- 4/18/2013: Rocco’s in Milwaukee, WI
- 4/19/2013: Station 4 in Minneapolis, MN
- 4/20/2013: Zoo Cabaret in Winnipeg, MT
- 4/22/2013: Dickens Pub in Edmonton, AB
- 4/24/2013: Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver, BC
- 4/25/2013: Highline in Seattle, WA
- 4/26/2013: Ash Street Saloon in Portland, OR
- 4/27/2013: Festum Carnis (Shinneybook Creek Cabins) Soda Springs, CA
- 4/28/2013: DNA Lounge in San Francisco, CA
- 4/30/2013: The Vex in Los Angeles, CA- 5/01/2013: Ruby Room in San Diego, CA
- 5/02/2013: Rocky Point Cantina in Tempe, AZ
- 5/04/2013: Boiler Room in Dallas, TX

ABSU currently features guitarist Vis Crom and bassist/vocalist Ezezu with vocalist/drummer Proscriptor.

Related links:

Absu's official site

Absu on Facebook

Absu on Bandcamp

Candlelight Records' official site

Candlelight Records on Facebook

PENNYWISE Announce U.S. Tour - Agenda Available!

Earlier this year, legendary Punk Rockers PENNYWISE released their 10th studio album called 'All Or Nothing' via Epitaph Records. Over this passed holiday weekend, the band announced the following tour dates:

- Feb 21: Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, Canada

- Feb 22: Roseland Theater in Portland, OR

- Feb 23: Showbox SODO in Seattle, WA

- Feb 24: Midtown in Bend, OR

- Feb 27: Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA

- Feb 28: Knitting Factory in Reno, NV

- Mar 01: Warfield Theatre in San Francisco, CA

- Mar 02: The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA

- Mar 08: Majestic Ventura Theater in Ventura, CA

- Mar 16: House of Blues in Las Vegas, NV

- Mar 22: House of Blues in San Diego, CA

- Mar 23: House of Blues in San Diego, CA

Related links:
Official Site of Pennywise

CATTLE DECAPITATION Premiere Shocking Music Video For "FORCED GENDER REASSIGNMENT" - Commentary By Travis Ryan Available!

Earlier this year, the veggie-gorging progressive grind masters CATTLE DECAPITATION released their NEW album 'Monolith Of Inhumanity' via Metal Blade Records. The 11-track long player is an achievement that stands out as one of the most volatile, ambitious, and impossible-to-pigeonhole records of 2012.

Today, the band has unleashed one of the goriest music clips we have ever seen! It is so gory, that it was a WARNING label! And get this, both YouTube and Vimeo's video platforms rejected the video! Thankfully, Bloody Digusting took the video for your visual pleasure.

“For the Forced Gender Reassignment video I wanted something mean and cruel and flat out disturbing. It seems nowadays you have to be over the top in your presentation to get anyone to think about anything anymore. The song is about taking certain religious sects and showing them what its like to be in another person’s shoes – someone whose life is simply different than theirs – but forcibly so, of course, or else it just wouldn’t be Cattle Decapitation. A band heavily steeped in irony, pessimism and fucking pain. There was no second choice – Mitch Massie was the only person for the job. He helped put our vision directly on the screen and we couldn’t be more happier and at the same time repulsed by the aftermath.” - Travis Ryan

WARNING: The video you are about to watch is incredibly gory, violent, and features strong sexual violence including rape and sexual assault. Bloody-Disgusting does not endorse or condone any of the actions seen in this video. It is to be viewed as entertainment only. Click HERE to watch the video!
Related links:
Official Site of Cattle Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation on Facebook
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THE SWORD Announce Massive U.S. Headlining Tour - Itinerary Available!

Austin, Texas outfit THE SWORD, will be releasing their fourth studio album entitled 'Apocryphon" on October 22 in the U.S. via Razor & Tie and November 2 in Europe through Napalm Records. The bands NEW record was produced and engineered by J. Robbins (CLUTCH, JAWBOX) at Magpie Cage Studios and will feature cover art by comic book artist genious J.H. Williams III (Batwoman, Promethea).

Today, THE SWORD has announced a massive U.S. tour,  which will kick off on October 29 in Corpus Christi, Texas and will conclude on December 18 in Houston, Texas. GYPSYHAWK will be support on the entire tour while EAGLE CLAW will appear through November 24 and AMERICAN SHARKS will appear December 2 through December 18.

Here are the tour dates:

Oct. 29 - Corpus Christi, TX - House Of Rock
Oct. 31 - Oklahoma City, OK - Acm
Nov. 01 - Little Rock, AR - Downtown Music Hall
Nov. 02 - Shreveport, LA - The Riverside Warehouse
Nov. 03 - Austin, TX - Fun Fun Fun Festival
Nov. 05 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theater
Nov. 06 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave
Nov. 07 - Chicago, IL - Double Door
Nov. 08 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue
Nov. 09 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop
Nov. 10 - Covington, KY - The Thompson House
Nov. 11 - Detroit, MI - St Andrews Hall
Nov. 13 - Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer
Nov. 14 - New York, NY – Webster Hall
Nov. 15 - Pawtucket, RI - The Met
Nov. 16 - Cambridge, MA - Middle East Downstairs
Nov. 17 - Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel
Nov. 19 - Birmingham, AL – Workplay
Nov. 20 - Orlando, FL - Beacham
Nov. 21 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
Nov. 22 - Nashville, TN - Exit / In
Nov. 23 - Memphis, TN - Hi Tone
Nov. 24 - Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon
Dec. 02 - Tulsa, OK - Eclipse
Dec. 03 - Kansas City, MO - Record Bar
Dec. 04 - Denver, CO - Bluebird
Dec. 05 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
Dec. 06 - Boise, ID - Neurolux
Dec. 07 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne
Dec. 08 - Seattle, WA - Neumos
Dec. 10 - Sacramento, CA - Harlows
Dec. 11 - San Francisco, CA - Independent
Dec. 12 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey
Dec. 13 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick
Dec. 14 - Phoenix, AZ - Club Red
Dec. 15 - Tucson, AZ - Congress
Dec. 18 - Houston, TX – Fitzgeralds

Related links:
THE SWORD
GYPSYHAWK
EAGLE CLAW
AMERICAN SHARKS

CATTLE DECAPITATION's Tips Of Items To Bring/Not Bring On The Road! #SurvivalKit

CATTLE DECAPTATION's Josh Elmore knows a thing or two about the triumphs and struggles of surviving that hardships of the road as a Heavy Metal band. Since 2001, the guitarist has been laying down the grind with one of California's extreme Metal bands, playing every scummy club the group's booking agent throws their way. Throughout that time, the band has issued five full-lengths including the recently released 'Monolith Of Inhumanity' (available now via Metal Blade Records), an 11-song collection featuring some of their finest songwriting yet.

In celebration of the bands upcoming appearance on the first ever SHOCKWAVE Festival Tour (details below), Elmore has written up a list of five things you should always bring on tour, and five other things you probably, no, you definitely shouldn't. Check out the list below (courtesy of UltimateGuitar.com).

ALWAYS

1. Wipes - Let's see, you've been wearing the same pants for four days, you've eaten nothing but Taco Bell, Waffle House and Little Caesar's (or as some promoters call it; "catering") and sweating balls 95% of the time. They're no substitute for a shower, but they will take an edge off that tasty mélange of skid marks/balls/crotch funk you've acquired.

2. Gift Cards From Distant Relatives/Co-Workers - This one should be a no-brainer, but the savings those coffee shop gift cards amount to are pretty significant after a while. If you're like me and work in an office and/or have relatives you never see, then round about Christmas time or your birthday you should get a treasure trove of $10-$15 gift cards that will be an amazing resource when on the road. If anything, it's a break from truckstop coffee or the only opportunity to eat at a PePe Giuseppe.

3. A Second Pair Of Shoes - It will rain/snow/sleet/hail on the road. You'll have to load in/out in it. With no way to dry your only pair of shoes, you're pretty much guaranteed to get trench foot. The skin on your feet will always be moist and at best you'll get athlete's foot and at worst the pruny skin will get irritated and almost slough off. Go get a second pair of shoes. I know it's another item to take up space in your bag, but I think you can afford to leave a couple of the 50 black shirts you're bringing at home.

4. An Ability To Not Sleep, Like Ever... - If you are a support band and in a van whilst the headliner is in a bus, then prepare to learn how to survive on cat naps. A 12 hr. drive between shows matters not if you have a bunk to sleep in, but if you are in a captain's chair, trying to sleep on a bench or actually piloting the vehicle, the third night in a row of overnight drives tends to wear you down. Actually, the situation really doesn't matter. You will not sleep. Got a few short drives in a row? No problem. Any opportunity to sleep/bathe will be squandered because the short drive means that everyone will stay/be kept up until 5AM by partying and you'll manage to still be late for load-in after only needing to drive and hour and a half.

5. A Good Hoodie - The way. The truth. The light. You will live in this garment and it can and will be your everything.

NEVER

1. "Gift" Food - Although a well-meaning gesture by a friend/relative/tour tail is appreciated, the logistics of having any sort of food that is not prepackaged on a van tour is challenging at best. In the inevitability that you receive some homemade delights, it would be better to just cut to the chase and immediately mash the cookies/cake/lasagna into your van's carpet. Rejecting these types of thoughtful gifts is hard, but a good enough friend should be able to "get it".

Note: this still will not prevent mom from bringing you Fondue.

2. Lots Of Books - There's the one you've been a couple chapters into for the past month, the one you'll look cool reading and the one that you've always wanted to tackle but never got around to it. Get a Kindle or leave them at home. Odds are you will only get about half a chapter in on the current read and the rest of the tour you'll spend time yelling at your bandmates for stepping on them in the van or having to pack and repack your bag to make space for your library.

3. Anything Of Sentimental/Actual Value - Thinking of bringing a RealDoll or your copy of the Articles Of Confederation out on tour? Despite all logic opposing such a thing, there will be the guy that will inexplicably bring grandma's ashes, potted plants and a Faberge Egg on the road. Their fate will resemble that of the cookies in the first example. Expect the demise of these items to occur at the hands of your vocalist and be accompanied by the DUDE! F--K!! soundtrack.

4. "A Friend To Do Merch" - Guess who took the most comfortable spot in the van again? Guess who got the only bed at the house we're staying at? Guess who left the van unlocked? Guess who wants his crust punk friends to come along for a couple shows? Guess who took off to get laid and is now stranded at a rest stop an hour in the wrong direction? Guess who has weed on them at the border? Guess who gave away six hoodies to a bunch of old friends? Guess who threw up on your pillow? Guess who tried to convince us to let him bring his dog? Guess who was found sobbing under a table? Guess who is going home on Greyhound?

5. "The Significant Other" - Although the most glaringly obvious example, folks often need to be reminded of this one. A couple days is one thing, but "hey, my girl will totally do merch for that June tour. Cool?" is the death knell for tranquility. Pretty Polly may be the nicest gal in the world, but guess what? Any unnecessary dude/chick is just like any other excess baggage on the road; a liability. In essence, a boyfriend/girlfriend is another mouth to feed, another person to take a 1.5 hour shower (see merch dude/dudette) another person to bitch about everything and most importantly, the dictator of the (un)happiness of your bandmate. If the s/o is pissed that means your bandmate is pissed, which means everyone goes down with that ship. The worst case scenario is if two of your bandmates hookup. Having to witness the pukey cuteness and overhearing them getting the boot stuck in the mud in your hotel room is revolting. Also, unless they are Captain and Tennille, they will eventually break up, and your band very well could too...



Full Metal Jackie Presents: SHOCKWAVE FESTIVAL TOUR 2012 with Fear Factory, Voivod, Cattle Decapitation, Misery Index, Revocation, Havok, Dirge Within, Last Chance To Reason, Vildhjarta, The Browning and Forged In Flame:

- Jul. 06: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- Jul. 07: Vancouver, BC at Vogue Theatre
- Jul. 09: Calagary, AB at The Republik
- Jul. 11: Winnipeg, MB at Pyramid Cabaret
- Jul. 12: St. Paul, MN at Station 4
- Jul. 13: Milwaukee, WI at The Rave
- Jul. 14: Toronto, ON at Kool Haus
- Jul. 15: Windsor, ON at The Armouries
- Jul. 17: Quebec City, QC at Imperial Theater
- Jul. 18: Montreal, QC at Club Soda
- Jul. 20: Clifton, NY at Northern Lights
- Jul. 21: Buffalo, NY at Town Ballroom
- Jul. 22: Reading, PA at Reverb
- Jul. 24: Amityville, NY at Revolution
- Jul. 25: Worcester, MA at Palladium
- Jul. 26: West Springfield, VA at Empire
- Jul. 27: West Springfield, VA at Empire
- Jul. 28: Joliet, IL at Mojoe's
- Jul. 29: Rockford, IL at Tebala Shrine
- Jul. 31: Denver, CO at Summit Music Hall
- Aug. 02: Window Rock, AZ at Nakai Hall
- Aug. 03: Tempe, AZ at The Marquee Theater
- Aug. 04: Hollywood, CA at House Of Blues

Related links:
Click here to purchase tickets for Shockwave Festival!
Official Site of Cattle Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation on Facebook
Follow Cattle Decapitation on Twitter
Cattle Decapitation on Facebook

CATTLE DECAPITATION's Travis Ryan: 'Monolith Of Inumanity', NEW Music Video, Touring & More!

Recently, the veggie-gorging progressive grind masters CATTLE DECAPITATION released their NEW album 'Monolith Of Inhumanity' via Metal Blade Records. The 11-track long player is an achievement that stands out as one of the most volatile, ambitious, and impossible-to-pigeonhole records of 2012.

Produced by Dave Otero of Denver's Flatline Audio, 'Monolith Of Inhumanity' sees the band investigating inventive NEW techniques in songwriting without abandoning their signature formula of confrontational audio wreckage. Conceptually, the record revolves around a potent distaste for contemporary civilization and the damage wrought in the name of progress.

We recently, had the chance to chat with the bands frontman about the production of the bands 7th Metal Blade Records release, the production of their NEW music video for "Kingdom Of Tyrants" and the bands touring plans in support of 'Monolith Of Inhumanity'. Here is our extensive interview with Travis Ryan! We hope you enjoy it.



In related news, CATTLE DECAPITATION will sever souls on this Summer's Shockwave Festival Tour 2012. The band will be joined by Fear Factory, Voivod, Misery Index, Revocation, Havok, Dirge Within, Last Chance To Reason, Vildhjarta, The Browning and Forged In Flame. Tickets are on sale NOW at the link below.

Full Metal Jackie Presents: SHOCKWAVE FESTIVAL TOUR 2012 with Fear Factory, Voivod, Cattle Decapitation, Misery Index, Revocation, Havok, Dirge Within, Last Chance To Reason, Vildhjarta, The Browning and Forged In Flame:

- Jul. 06: Seattle, WA at Studio Seven
- Jul. 07: Vancouver, BC at Vogue Theatre
- Jul. 09: Calagary, AB at The Republik
- Jul. 11: Winnipeg, MB at Pyramid Cabaret
- Jul. 12: St. Paul, MN at Station 4
- Jul. 13: Milwaukee, WI at The Rave
- Jul. 14: Toronto, ON at Kool Haus
- Jul. 15: Windsor, ON at The Armouries
- Jul. 17: Quebec City, QC at Imperial Theater
- Jul. 18: Montreal, QC at Club Soda
- Jul. 20: Clifton, NY at Northern Lights
- Jul. 21: Buffalo, NY at Town Ballroom
- Jul. 22: Reading, PA at Reverb
- Jul. 24: Amityville, NY at Revolution
- Jul. 25: Worcester, MA at Palladium
- Jul. 26: West Springfield, VA at Empire
- Jul. 27: West Springfield, VA at Empire
- Jul. 28: Joliet, IL at Mojoe's
- Jul. 29: Rockford, IL at Tebala Shrine
- Jul. 31: Denver, CO at Summit Music Hall
- Aug. 02: Window Rock, AZ at Nakai Hall
- Aug. 03: Tempe, AZ at The Marquee Theater
- Aug. 04: Hollywood, CA at House Of Blues

Related links:
Click here to purchase tickets for Shockwave Festival!
Official Site of Cattle Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation on Facebook
Follow Cattle Decapitation on Twitter
Cattle Decapitation on Facebook

CATTLE DECAPITATION's Travis Ryan: "Kids always ask me how I do my vocals and here it is... the vocals studio report for our NEW album 'Monolith of Inhumanity'"

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Today, CATTLE DECAPITATION wants to start you week with a kick in the teeth. Check out NEW in-studio video footage from the 'Monolith of Inhumanity' sessions -- specifically adventures in vocal tracking and additional CATTLE-related fun.

Comments vocalist Travis Ryan: ""Kids always ask me how I do my vocals and here it is... the vocals studio report for our NEW album 'Monolith of Inhumanity'. As you can see, polar bear pajama pants and a really stupid haircut really help me achieve those pitches needed to push the melodic high vocals over the top. You will also find there actually are no 'pirate' influences in the studio. Nor any ninjas, vampires, zombies or Chuck Norris paraphernalia in there either so sit down, shut up and smell the farts… there's at least two of 'em in there if you listen closely…"



Click here to listen to 'Monolith Of Inhumanity'!

In related news, CATTLE DECAPITATION will sever souls on this Summer's Shockwave Festival Tour 2012, announced earlier this month. The band will be joined by Fear Factory, Voivod, Misery Index, Revocation, Havok, Dirge Within, Last Chance To Reason, Vildhjarta, The Browning and Forged In Flame. Tickets are on sale NOW at the link below.

In the meantime, the band is currently bringing their hostility to the stage on the Occupation Domination 2012 tour alongside Origin, Decrepit Birth, Aborted, Rings Of Saturn, Battlecross and more!

- 05/14: Salt Lake City, UT at In The Venue- 05/15: Denver, CO at The Summit Music Hall
- 05/16: Des Moines, IA at People's Court
- 05/17: St. Paul, MN at Station 4
- 05/18: Lawrence, KS Granada Theater

Related links:
Click here to purchase tickets for Shockwave Festival!
Official Site of Cattle Decapitation
Cattle Decapitation on Facebook
Follow Cattle Decapitation on Twitter
Cattle Decapitation on Facebook