SIX FEET UNDER Announce NEW Drummer!

This just in: SIX FEET UNDER have parted ways with drummer Kevin Talley. However, the transition for the NEW drummer will be near-seemless, as he is a former band member of bassist Jeff Hughell. Marco Pitruzzella has officially joined the ranks of SIX FEET UNDER and will make his debut appearance with the band this Saturday (June 1) in Memphis, TN at Scion Rock Fest! For info on the fest, including the full line-up, visit Scionav.com.

Chris Barnes discusses the lineup change: "I'm proud to announce a new addition to the ranks of Six Feet Under. Replacing drummer Kevin Talley is our new friend and cohort, Marco Pitruzzella (http://youtu.be/KVs_HBoxZds). Marco has worked with Jeff Hughell in their former band, Brain Drill, and is such an amazing talented and great guy. I'm very excited having him in the band and can't wait to take the stage with Marco this Saturday in Memphis for Scion Rock Fest!

"It was good working with Kevin Talley for the past couple of years, but we are very ready and extremely focused on moving the band forward with a new, more stable and permanent lineup for writing as well as touring. Be prepared to be shredded! See you all soon!"

SIX FEET UNDER's latest album, 'Unborn', is available now. Fans can preview and order now at metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

SIX FEET UNDER on the road:

06/01 Memphis, TN Scion Rock Fest
06/20 St. Goarshausen, DE Metalfest
06/21 Clisson, FR Hellfest
06/22 Dokkum, NL Dokk'em Open Air

Hell In July Tour w/ Decrepit Birth, Cannabis Corpse, Dealey Plaza:

07/10 Houston, TX Fitzgerald's
07/11 Austin, TX Dirty Dog
07/12 Oklahoma City, OK Chameleon Room
07/13 Dallas, TX Trees
07/14 Santa Fe, NM Sol
07/15 Flagstaff, AZ Orpheum Theater
07/16 West Hollywood, CA The Whisky
07/17 San Francisco, CA DNA Lounge
07/19 Seattle, WA Studio Seven
07/20 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
07/21 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
07/22 Denver, CO Marquis Theater
07/23 Lawrence, KS Granada Theater
07/24 St Louis, MO Fubar
07/25 Fayetteville, AR Rogue
07/26 Nashville, TN Exit/In
07/27 Atlanta, GA Masquerade

Related links:
Six Feet Under's official site

Tribute to Charles Michael "Chuck" Schuldiner On His Birthday!

Today, in 1967, Charles Michael "Chuck" Schuldiner was born in Glen Cove, New York. Chuck was the founder of one of the most renowned and influential bands in Heavy Metal history: DEATH.

Schuldiner was the singer, main songwriter, rhythm and lead guitarist of Death (founded in 1983). Due to his influence and talent, he is worthily known as "The Father of Death Metal." Known for his modesty and kindness, Chuck often denounced the flattering attention he received for his accomplishments. "I don’t think I should take the credits for this Death Metal stuff. I am just a guy from a band, and I think Death is a Metal band.”

Chuck started playing guitar at the tender age of 9. After his older brother passed away, his parents figured that giving him a new hobby would help young Chuck to cope with this significant loss. When he was 16, Chuck started a band called Mantas, which eventually became Death. His initial influences include: Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, and French band Sortilège.

In 1987, Schuldiner released the first Death album, which he titled “Scream Bloody Gore”. A year later he released “Leprosy”, and in February of 1990 he released the critically acclaimed “Spiritual Healing”. One of the key moves Chuck made in order to get Death to the next level, was to recruit fellow legend and guitarist James Murphy.



The turning point for Death was when they released their breakthrough album “Human”. On this album Chuck explored more technical and progressive abilities, which eventually became Death’s signature sound. This musical progression and perfection continued on 1993's “Individual Thought Patterns”, 1995's “Symbolic”, and “The Sound of Perseverance”, which was released in 1998. Over time, Death underwent many lineup changes, which opened the doors for various musicians who are now considered Heavy Metal all-stars. A few of these all-stars who contributed to Death’s legacy include: Gene Hoglan, Richard Christy, Sean Reinert, Paul Masvidal, and Steve DiGiorgio. With these accomplishments, Death warranted their perpetual legendary status throughout the Metal world, which still stands strong today.

Throughout his career, Schuldiner was never afraid to take on controversial issues and uphold his own personal views. On the album “Spiritual Healing”, he divulged his anti-drug values through his lyrics for "Living Monstrosity" and even raged against abortion on the track "Altering the Future.” He was also known to speak openly against “satanic” themes, which have always been part of Death Metal. He disputed in opposition to stereotypes and classifications that portrayed Metal-heads to be harmful to animals and people, or to be purveyors of death and malevolence. He strongly opposed artists who were "out of control", and attracted negative attention to the Death Metal scene. Chuck was a role model to the fans, and also to the bands he had the chance to influence through his music and viewpoints.

After further evolvement of his musical endeavors and styles, Chuck decided to retire the Death name, and formed a new band called Control Denied. In 1999, they released “The Fragile Art of Existence”.

Around May of 1999, Chuck had been experiencing pain in his upper neck. After being sent for an MRI exam, he was sadly diagnosed with life threatening pontine glioma, a malignant type of brain cancer that attacks the brain stem. He was immediately sent to undergo radiation therapy. In October 1999, Chuck’s family announced that the tumor had necrotized. Then in January 2000, chuck underwent a surgical procedure in order to remove the rest of the tumor. The operation was a success, and Chuck continued his work with Control Denied.



In May 2001 (two years after his initial diagnosis), the cancer returned. This time, due to a financial debt he was not able to receive the immediate surgery that his condition required; to make matters worse his medical insurance denied the coverage of the treatment. Many influential figures of the music industry, as well as a strong alliance of dedicated fans, gathered in support of Chuck’s impact to the music world, and rallied to raise funds to benefit his demanding medical needs. Still unable to acquire the necessary surgical procedure that would possibly save his life, he underwent chemotherapy. The harsh side effects of this treatment immensely weakened Chuck, and took a severe toll on his ability to continue with his music. In late October, Chuck’s frail body fell ill to pneumonia. On December 13th, 2001, at approximately 4 PM (Eastern), Chuck tragically died at the young age of 34.

Today, Chuck’s memory continues to thrive through the influence of his music and the admiration of his ability to always stay true to his beliefs. Chuck is truly a pioneer of Metal, and a hero for all who he has affected with his accomplishments, attitude, and morale. "I would like to live forever, if it was possible", he once said in an interview. Little did he know at the time, that with the significant and historical impact he left on the Metal community, he surely would.





Related links:
Death on Facebook
Death' Official Site
Death on Bandcamp

STRYCHNIA (The Future Of Death Metal) Premiere A Song Called "War Sermon"

New Jersey Metallers STRYCHNIA began recording their NEW EP entitled 'Reanimated Monstrosity' on March 3 at Frightbox Recordings in Clifton, NJ with producer Bobby Torres. This is the same studio and producer that the band worked with back in 2010 when they recorded their debut album 'The Anatomy of Execution'.

The Death Metal quartet are ready to take the Death Metal world by storm! Don't believe us? Listen to their NEW badass song called "War Sermon":




As previously reported, the bands NEW EP features a very special appearance by Mr. John Gallagher from DYING FETUS! Gallagher recently tracked vocals for "Reanimated Monstrosity". "Reanimated Monstrosity" will be premiered soon here on Horns Up Rocks!

Here is the track listing for 'Reanimated Monstrosity': 

1. Reanimated Monstrosity (featuring John Gallagher)

2. War Sermon

3. Killdozer

4. Cephalectomy

5. Slaughtered (Pantera Cover) 

Related links:

Strychnia on ReverbNation
Strychnia on Facebook 
Strychnia on Twitter
Strychnia on Soundcloud

STRYCHNIA To Collaborate With A Member Of DYING FETUS!

New Jersey Metallers STRYCHNIA began recording their NEW EP entitled 'Reanimated Monstrosity' this past March 3 at Frightbox Recordings in Clifton, NJ with producer Bobby Torres. This is the same studio and producer that the band worked with back in 2010 when they recorded their debut album 'The Anatomy of Execution'.

The Death Metal quartet plans to conclude the recording sessions by April and plan on premiering the self-titled track "Reanimated Monstrosity" some time in April on Horns Up Rocks! 

The title track of the bands NEW EP features a very special appearance by one of Death Metal's finest vocalists and guitarists. We are talking about Mr. John Gallagher from DYING FETUS! Gallagher is tracking vocals for "Reanimated Monstrosity" as we type this!

Here is the track listing for 'Reanimated Monstrosity': 

1. Reanimated Monstrosity (featuring John Gallagher)

2. War Sermon

3. Killdozer

4. Cephalectomy

5. Slaughtered (Pantera Cover) 

Related links:

Strychnia on ReverbNation
Strychnia on Facebook 
Strychnia on Twitter
Strychnia on Soundcloud

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
Nuclear Blast Records

New Jersey's STRYCHNIA Reveal NEW Album Title, Cover Art & Track Listing!

New Jersey Metallers STRYCHNIA began recording their NEW EP entitled 'Reanimated Monstrosity' this past March 3 at Frightbox Recordings in Clifton, NJ with producer Bobby Torres. This is the same studio and producer that the band worked with back in 2010 when they recorded their debut album 'The Anatomy of Execution'. The Death Metal quartet plans to conclude the recording sessions by April and plan on premiering the self-titled track "Reanimated Monstrosity" some time in April on Horns Up Rocks! The song features a very special appearance by one of Death Metal's finest vocalists and guitarists.

'Reanimated Monstrosity' will be released in May 2013. Once the band is finished recording they will also be posting a bunch of studio footage.

Here is the track listing for 'Reanimated Monstrosity':

1. Reanimated Monstrosity

2. War Sermon

3. Killdozer

4. Cephalectomy

5. Slaughtered (Pantera Cover)

Here is the cover artwork for 'Reanimated Monstrosity':

Related links:
Strychnia on ReverbNation
Strychnia on Facebook 
Strychnia on Twitter
Strychnia on Soundcloud

ILL DISPOSED Announce A Batch Of European Tour Dates!

After slamming into the Danish charts thanks to some uncompromised Death Metal, last year ILL DISPOSED reinvented themselves once again with their most brutal and straightforward album since 2008’s 'The Prestige'. The band’s impressive twelfth studio full-length 'Sense The Darkness' is all about groove-laden, contemporary Death Metal. Their raw, low-end sound thunders with ultra-slick production courtesy of engineer Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Heaven Shall Burn, Sick Of It All) at his Antfarm Studio, boasting nearly an hour of punishing NEW material.

The band have confirmed the following European tour dates:

01.03.2013: DK Aarhus at Radar
02.03.2013: DK Esbjerg at Konfus
14.-15.06.2013: DK Copenhagen at Copenhell
26.07.2013: DE Obersinn at Eisenwahn Festival
27.07.2013: DE Lörrach at Baden In Blut Open Air
15.-17.08.2013: DE Dinkelsbühl at Summer Breeze Open Air
24.-25.08.2013: BY Rechitsa at Metal Crowd Festival

Get a cruel sampling of the album with the track "Eyes Popping Out" here:



Related links:

ILL DISPOSED's Official Site

ILL DISPOSED on Facebook

ILL DISPOSED on MySpace

Massacre Records' Official Site

Massacre Records on Facebook

Trailer Revealed For The "Decibel Magazine Tour" (Headlined By Cannibal Corpse)

After a bloody successful maiden voyage in 2012, Decibel Magazine is doubling down on veteran star power for their second annual national tour. This spring, the plague spreads as Decibel brings you three living legends of Death Metal and Grindcore: the preeminent gore institution Cannibal Corpse; rabble-rousing U.K. grind icons Napalm Death, and NYDM stalwarts Immolation. Here is the official trailer for the 2013 "Decibel Magazine Tour":



2013 DECIBEL MAGAZINE TOUR DATES:
 
May 10 / Houston, TX / Fitzgerald's
May 11 / Dallas, TX / Trees
May 12 / San Antonio, TX / Backstage Live
May 14 / Tucson, AZ / The Rock
May 15 / Ramona, CA / Ramona Mainstage
May 16 / Santa Ana, CA / The Observatory
May 17 / Oakland, CA / Oakland Metro
May 18 / Portland, OR / Wonder Ballroom
May 19 / Seattle, WA / El Corazon
May 21 / Vancouver, BC / Commodore Ballroom
May 22 / Calgary, AB / MacEwan Ballroom
May 23 / Edmonton, AB / Starlight Room
May 24 / Regina, SK / Riddell Centre
May 25 / Winnipeg, MB / The Garrick
May 26 / St. Paul, MN / Mill City Nights
May 28 / Chicago, IL / Bottom Lounge
May 29 / Detroit, MI / Harpos
May 30 / Buffalo, NY / Town Ballroom
May 31 / Toronto, ON / The Phoenix
Jun 01 / Montreal, QC / Club Soda
Jun 02 / Boston, MA / Royale
Jun 04 / New Haven, CT / Toad's Place
Jun 05 / Brooklyn, NY / Music Hall of Williamsburg
Jun 06 / Philadelphia, PA / Union Transfer
Jun 07 / Cleveland, OH / Peabodys
Jun 09 / St. Louis, MO / Pops
Jun 11 / Atlanta, GA / Masquerade
Jun 12 / Orlando, FL / Beacham


Related links:
Cannibal Corpse's Official Site

SUFFOCATION To Join Forces With EXHUMED, JUNGLE ROT & More On A N. American Tour!

Oh yeah! Suffocation have announced the ‘Despise The World’ North American tour. Joining them will be Exhumed, Jungle Rot, Rings Of Saturn and Admiron, along with Lord Of War on select West Coast shows. Here are the tour dates:  

- April 04: Long Island, NY @ 89 North
- April 05: New York, NY @ St. Vitus
- April 06: Philadelphia, PA @ The Note
- April 07: Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews
- April 08: St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
- April 09: Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
- April 10: Denver, CO @ Marquis
- April 11: Boise, ID @ The Venue
- April 12: Spokane, WA @ The Hop
- April 13: Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven *
- April 14: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne *
- April 15: Oakland, CA @ Metro Opera House *
- April 16: Los Angeles, CA @ The Vex
- April 17: Tempe, AZ @ 910 Live *
- April 18: TBA
- April 19: Dallas, TX @ Trees
- April 20: San Antonio, TX @ Korova
- April 21: Oklahoma City, OK @ Chameleon Room
- April 22: Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
- April 23: Chicago, IL @ Reggies
- April 24: Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
- April 25: Springfield, VA @ Empire
- April 26: Toronto, ON @ WreckRoom
- April 27: Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
- April 28: Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre

As previously announced on the interview below, the bands vocalist Frank Mullen will only join the band for part of the tour:



Earlier today, the band premiered their music video for "As Grace Descends", watch it HERE!
 
Order SUFFOCATION's 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' now!
Order Online: http://bit.ly/bbsffpob
Find it at your local BB store: http://bit.ly/bbstores


Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION Premiere Video For "As Grace Descends" (Filmed At Duff's Brooklyn)!

Stop what you are doing! The mighty SUFFOCATION has just unleashed their brand NEW spanking music video for their song "As Grace Descends", taken from their latest album 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' (available now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records). Read our review HERE!

On Saturday, January 5, SUFFOCATION rang in the NEW Year in style! The "Heavy Metal Mecca", Duff's Brooklyn, became the video set for their NEW single "As Grace Descends". Here is the video:



Watch our exclusive behind the scenes video HERE!

NOTE: SUFFOCATION's North American tour will run from April 3rd to the 28th. More details coming soon!

Order SUFFOCATION's 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' now!
Order Online: http://bit.ly/bbsffpob
Find it at your local BB store: http://bit.ly/bbstores


Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION's 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' Has Arrived & It Might Be The Best Death Metal Record Of 2013!

One of the most anticipated records of 2013 has finally arrived! After facing many obstacles that could have led to the demise of the band, including the replacement of drummer Mike Smith with Dave Culross, New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION have unleashed a nearly perfect album called 'Pinnacle of Bedlam'.

The album, which was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta, features 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and as mentioned above marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their 'Despise The Sun' EP. Founding member and former drummer Mike Smith also makes a special guest appearance on the re-recorded Breeding the Spawn track, “Beginning of Sorrow.”

'Pinnacle of Bedlam' Track Listing:

1. Cycles of Suffering
2. Purgatorial Punishment
3. Eminent Wrath
4. As Grace Descends
5. Sullen Days
6. Pinnacle of Bedlam
7. My Demise
8. Inversion
9. Rapture of Revocation
10. Beginning of Sorrow

'Pinnacle of Bedlam' was mixed and mastered by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Cover artwork for 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' was created by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

It is awesome to hear some pure American Death Metal, and to know that SUFFOCATION's NEW batch of music and will surely influence thousands of bands worldwide. Being flag holders of our music is not easy task, but the band - Frank Mullen (Vocals), Terrance Hobbs & Guy Marchais (Guitars), Derek Boyer (Bass) and Dave Culross (Drums) - is ready to keep flying the flag for many years to come. Just make sure you keep supporting them, because we can't allow them to become another casualty within the Heavy Music world!

Order SUFFOCATION's 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' now!
Order Online: http://bit.ly/bbsffpob
Find it at your local BB store: http://bit.ly/bbstores

 
Here are a series of videos we produced with various members of the band:







 

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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

VOMITORY Announce That They Will Disband Later This Year!

In times in which underground music is lacking support from you the fans, for a band to stay up float they need to sacrifice it all in order for their craft to remain intact. Brutal Death Metal legends VOMITORY, have decided to call it quits at the end of this year.

Comments the band: "After 24 years, eight albums and hundreds of live shows across 30 countries, we have finally come to the end of the road. We in the band - Tobias, Urban, Erik and Peter - have made the collective decision to end Vomitory by the end of 2013. It has been a blast on all accounts, but all good things come to to an end, and for Vomitory it is now. We will still play as many shows as possible during 2013, and we hope to see as many of you fans as possible there, so we can thank you for your true support during all these years!"

Order VOMITORY albums HERE!

Related links:
VOMITORY on Metal Blade
Vomitory on Facebook

SUFFOCATION: Making Of The Video Shoot For "As Grace Descends" At Duff's!

     Photo by: Damien Mitchell

On Saturday, January 5, SUFFOCATION rang in the NEW Year in style! The "Heavy Metal Mecca", Duff's Brooklyn, became the video set for their NEW single "As Grace Descends". 

Today (February 7), Nuclear Blast Records has premiered a killer video produced by Tommy Jones from The Studio in New Jersey the showcases the making of the music video for "As Grace Descends". The full length video should premiere very soon, so stay tuned!



Watch our exclusive behind the scenes video HERE!

Don't forget that SUFFO will be hitting the road this weekend for three exclusive East Coast area appearances before their upcoming release of 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' (set for February 19 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records).

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AND CATCH SUFFOCATION LIVE!

- February 8, 2013: Frederick, MD @ Café 611
Ticket Link:
http://extremityretained.bigcartel.com/product/suffocation-cafe-611-all-ages

- February 9, 2013: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Ticket Links:
http://www.baltimoresoundstage.com/
http://extremityretained.bigcartel.com/product/suffocation-baltimore-sound-stage

- February 10, 2013: Trenton, NJ @ Backstage at Championship Bar
Ticket Link:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/311728

NOTE: SUFFOCATION's North American tour will run from April 3rd to the 28th. More details coming soon!

SUFFOCATION's NEW album 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is available for PRE-ORDER now in North America at this link:

http://bit.ly/sffnbjsr

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION Announce The "Triple Header Tour" In Anticipation Of 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam'

Oh yes! New York Death Metallers SUFFOCATION, will be hitting the road this weekend for three exclusive East Coast area appearances before their upcoming release of 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' (set for February 19 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records).

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AND CATCH SUFFOCATION LIVE!

- February 8, 2013: Frederick, MD @ Café 611
Ticket Link:
http://extremityretained.bigcartel.com/product/suffocation-cafe-611-all-ages

- February 9, 2013: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Ticket Links:
http://www.baltimoresoundstage.com/
http://extremityretained.bigcartel.com/product/suffocation-baltimore-sound-stage

- February 10, 2013: Trenton, NJ @ Backstage at Championship Bar
Ticket Link:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/311728

NOTE: SUFFOCATION's North American tour will run from April 3rd to the 28th. More details coming soon!

SUFFOCATION's NEW album 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is available for PRE-ORDER now in North America at this link:

http://bit.ly/sffnbjsr

On Saturday, January 5, SUFFOCATION rang in the NEW Year in style! The "Heavy Metal Mecca", Duff's Brooklyn, became the video set for their NEW single "As Grace Descends". Watch our exclusive behind the scenes video HERE!

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

CANNIBAL CORPSE Presents: The "Dead Human Collection: 25 Years of Death Metal" Box Set!

Death Metal kings CANNIBAL CORPSE will be releasing a box set to commemorate their 25th anniversary: 'Dead Human Collection: 25 Years of Death Metal'. The box contains: 

- All 12 full length studio albums in a 12 CD foldout case with NEW artwork

- "Torturing and Eviscerating LIVE" on CD and LP Picture Disc recorded in Tampa, FL 2010 / Milwaukee, WI 2012

- NEW EXCLUSIVE images by VINCE LOCKE, 12" X 12" graphic prints of all 13 original album covers

- A 2013 Cannibal Corpse Calendar.

The box will be in stores on March 19th and is available for pre-order, along with the previously announced series of Cannibal Corpse picture discs, at www.metalblade.com/cannibalcorpse.




"We're psyched to be headlining this year's Decibel Magazine Tour along with Immolation and Napalm Death," says Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster. "This is a lineup of bands that have been a consistent part of the death/grind scene for decades, and we're proud to be a part of it. It will be a legendary night for extreme music."

Here's an early opportunity to score a great deal AND avoid standing in line. Twenty premium packages are available in each market that include your ticket to the show, a tour T-shirt, a tour poster, a super-exclusive "Skip the Line" pass to move you to the front when doors open, one free track, "Scourge of Iron", from the forthcoming Cannibal Corpse box set, 'Dead Human Collection: 25 Years of Death Metal' (3/19), and one 10% off coupon for a purchase on IndieMerchStore.com. The price of this package is less than you would spend on a ticket and a tour shirt at the show! More details, including ticket info, will be announced at www.decibelmagazinetour.com.

2013 DECIBEL MAGAZINE TOUR DATES:

May 10 / Houston, TX / Fitzgerald's
May 11 / Dallas, TX / Trees
May 12 / San Antonio, TX / Backstage Live
May 14 / Tucson, AZ / The Rock
May 15 / Ramona, CA / Ramona Mainstage
May 16 / Santa Ana, CA / The Observatory
May 17 / Oakland, CA / Oakland Metro
May 18 / Portland, OR / Wonder Ballroom
May 19 / Seattle, WA / El Corazon
May 21 / Vancouver, BC / Commodore Ballroom
May 22 / Calgary, AB / MacEwan Ballroom
May 23 / Edmonton, AB / Starlight Room
May 24 / Regina, SK / Riddell Centre
May 25 / Winnipeg, MB / The Garrick
May 26 / St. Paul, MN / Mill City Nights
May 28 / Chicago, IL / Bottom Lounge
May 29 / Detroit, MI / Harpos
May 30 / Buffalo, NY / Town Ballroom
May 31 / Toronto, ON / The Phoenix
Jun 01 / Montreal, QC / Club Soda
Jun 02 / Boston, MA / Royale
Jun 04 / New Haven, CT / Toad's Place
Jun 05 / Brooklyn, NY / Music Hall of Williamsburg
Jun 06 / Philadelphia, PA / Union Transfer
Jun 07 / Cleveland, OH / Peabodys
Jun 09 / St. Louis, MO / Pops
Jun 11 / Atlanta, GA / Masquerade
Jun 12 / Orlando, FL / Beacham

Cannibal Corpse's latest release, 'Torture', landed the band at #38 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart upon its first week of release, making it the highest debut in Cannibal Corpse history! 'Torture' landed at #7 on the Billboard Top Independent Album Chart, #4 on the Billboard Top Hard Music Albums chart and #32 Billboard Top Current Albums Chart. Produced by Hate Eternal's Erik Rutan, 'Torture' continues to reap critical accolades from critics and fans around the globe and is yet another testament to Cannibal Corpse's permanent allegiance to shrewdly arranged, pile-driving Death Metal madness.

Related links:
Cannibal Corpse's Official Site

NYDM Badasses IMMOLATION Comment On Their Appearance At This Year's "Decibel Magazine Tour"

As previously reported, this year Decibel Magazine is doubling down on veteran star power for their second annual national tour. This spring, the plague spreads as Decibel brings you three living legends of Death Metal and Grindcore: the preeminent gore institution Cannibal Corpse; rabble-rousing U.K. grind icons Napalm Death, and NYDM stalwarts Immolation.
Here is what Immolation's bassist/vocalist Ross Dolan had to say about this:

"I can't even articulate how excited we are to be part of this year’s Decibel Magazine tour. This is going to be an amazing tour for all death/grind fans and it will be a great honor to once again share the stage with our longtime friends in CANNIBAL CORPSE and NAPALM DEATH. Both are amazing bands and great people that have been consistently delivering the goods to the fans for over 25 years. It is THE tour of 2013 for extreme Metal, and we expect to see all our friends and fans across North America there to support this killer package. Hail Decibel!!!"

While occultism permeated last spring's inaugural dB tour —featuring exclusively European headliners in Behemoth, Watain, the Devil's Blood and In Solitude—they looked (mostly) to North America for this year's unholy assemblage. Three of Decibel's favorite underground powerhouses will take on this year's rotating opening slot: demented Bay Area death-grinders Cretin, Canadian tech-prog upstarts Beyond Creation and Beltway grind/power violence crushers Magrudergrind. And the time is ripe to see the NEW bleed into the old: three of the six artists performing are expected to have NEW records detonating during the tour.

Here's an early opportunity to score a great deal AND avoid standing in line. Twenty premium packages are available in each market that include your ticket to the show, a tour T-shirt, a tour poster, a super-exclusive "Skip the Line" pass to move you to the front when doors open, one free track, "Scourge of Iron", from the forthcoming Cannibal Corpse box set, 'Dead Human Collection: 25 Years of Death Metal' (3/19), and one 10% off coupon for a purchase on IndieMerchStore.com. The price of this package is less than you would spend on a ticket and a tour shirt at the show! More details, including ticket info, will be announced at www.decibelmagazinetour.com.

2013 DECIBEL MAGAZINE TOUR DATES:
May 10 / Houston, TX / Fitzgerald's
May 11 / Dallas, TX / Trees
May 12 / San Antonio, TX / Backstage Live
May 14 / Tucson, AZ / The Rock
May 15 / Ramona, CA / Ramona Mainstage
May 16 / Santa Ana, CA / The Observatory
May 17 / Oakland, CA / Oakland Metro
May 18 / Portland, OR / Wonder Ballroom
May 19 / Seattle, WA / El Corazon
May 21 / Vancouver, BC / Commodore Ballroom
May 22 / Calgary, AB / MacEwan Ballroom
May 23 / Edmonton, AB / Starlight Room
May 24 / Regina, SK / Riddell Centre
May 25 / Winnipeg, MB / The Garrick
May 26 / St. Paul, MN / Mill City Nights
May 28 / Chicago, IL / Bottom Lounge
May 29 / Detroit, MI / Harpos
May 30 / Buffalo, NY / Town Ballroom
May 31 / Toronto, ON / The Phoenix
Jun 01 / Montreal, QC / Club Soda
Jun 02 / Boston, MA / Royale
Jun 04 / New Haven, CT / Toad's Place
Jun 05 / Brooklyn, NY / Music Hall of Williamsburg
Jun 06 / Philadelphia, PA / Union Transfer
Jun 07 / Cleveland, OH / Peabodys
Jun 09 / St. Louis, MO / Pops
Jun 11 / Atlanta, GA / Masquerade
Jun 12 / Orlando, FL / Beacham

Related links:
Cannibal Corpse's Official Site

CANNIBAL CORPSE, NAPALM DEATH & IMMOLATION To Be Part Of The Decibel Magazine Tour - Full Agenda Available!

After a bloody successful maiden voyage in 2012, Decibel Magazine is doubling down on veteran star power for their second annual national tour. This spring, the plague spreads as Decibel brings you three living legends of Death Metal and Grindcore: the preeminent gore institution Cannibal Corpse; rabble-rousing U.K. grind icons Napalm Death, and NYDM stalwarts Immolation.

While occultism permeated last spring's inaugural dB tour —featuring exclusively European headliners in Behemoth, Watain, the Devil's Blood and In Solitude—they looked (mostly) to North America for this year's unholy assemblage. Three of Decibel's favorite underground powerhouses will take on this year's rotating opening slot: demented Bay Area death-grinders Cretin, Canadian tech-prog upstarts Beyond Creation and Beltway grind/power violence crushers Magrudergrind. And the time is ripe to see the NEW bleed into the old: three of the six artists performing are expected to have NEW records detonating during the tour.

Cannibal Corpse will be releasing a box set to commemorate their 25th anniversary: 'Dead Human Collection: 25 Years of Death Metal'. The box contains: 

All 12 full length studio albums in a 12 CD foldout case with new artwork, "Torturing and Eviscerating LIVE" on CD and LP Picture Disc recorded in Tampa, FL 2010 / Milwaukee, WI 2012, PLUS: NEW EXCLUSIVE images by VINCE LOCKE, 12" X 12" graphic prints of all 13 original album covers, and a 2013 Cannibal Corpse Calendar. The box will be in stores on March 16th and will be available for pre-order soon, along with the previously announced series of Cannibal Corpse picture discs, HERE.

Kicking off in May, this year's Decibel Magazine Tour gauntlet will last a full week longer than its 2012 counterpart, spanning over 30 North American dates. Presented by Metal Blade, Indiemerchstore.com, Nuclear Blast, Lace Pickups, Century Media and Season of Mist, the 2013 Decibel Magazine Tour will bring together the kind of globally-renowned, boundary-pushing innovators that have made it possible for the magazine to continue thriving for over 100 issues. Coming off a tour noted for Behemoth frontman Nergal's triumphant return to the States following his battle with leukemia—which culminated in an explosive sold-out closing gig in New York City, —Decibel had no choice but to go bigger and even more badass.

"We're psyched to be headlining this year's Decibel Magazine Tour along with Immolation and Napalm Death," says Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster. "This is a lineup of bands that have been a consistent part of the death/grind scene for decades, and we're proud to be a part of it. It will be a legendary night for extreme music."




"Do you remember the Blue Grape Merchandise catalog?" asks Decibel Editor in Chief Albert Mudrian. "How about the Hard N' Heavy Grindcore Video Special? Or purchasing CDs in longboxes? Then this year's Decibel Magazine Tour was assembled for you. See you on the campaign trail for musical destruction."

Here's an early opportunity to score a great deal AND avoid standing in line. Twenty premium packages are available in each market that include your ticket to the show, a tour T-shirt, a tour poster, a super-exclusive "Skip the Line" pass to move you to the front when doors open, one free track, "Scourge of Iron", from the forthcoming Cannibal Corpse box set, 'Dead Human Collection: 25 Years of Death Metal' (3/19), and one 10% off coupon for a purchase on IndieMerchStore.com. The price of this package is less than you would spend on a ticket and a tour shirt at the show! More details, including ticket info, will be announced at www.decibelmagazinetour.com.

2013 DECIBEL MAGAZINE TOUR DATES:
May 10 / Houston, TX / Fitzgerald's
May 11 / Dallas, TX / Trees
May 12 / San Antonio, TX / Backstage Live
May 14 / Tucson, AZ / The Rock
May 15 / Ramona, CA / Ramona Mainstage
May 16 / Santa Ana, CA / The Observatory
May 17 / Oakland, CA / Oakland Metro
May 18 / Portland, OR / Wonder Ballroom
May 19 / Seattle, WA / El Corazon
May 21 / Vancouver, BC / Commodore Ballroom
May 22 / Calgary, AB / MacEwan Ballroom
May 23 / Edmonton, AB / Starlight Room
May 24 / Regina, SK / Riddell Centre
May 25 / Winnipeg, MB / The Garrick
May 26 / St. Paul, MN / Mill City Nights
May 28 / Chicago, IL / Bottom Lounge
May 29 / Detroit, MI / Harpos
May 30 / Buffalo, NY / Town Ballroom
May 31 / Toronto, ON / The Phoenix
Jun 01 / Montreal, QC / Club Soda
Jun 02 / Boston, MA / Royale
Jun 04 / New Haven, CT / Toad's Place
Jun 05 / Brooklyn, NY / Music Hall of Williamsburg
Jun 06 / Philadelphia, PA / Union Transfer
Jun 07 / Cleveland, OH / Peabodys
Jun 09 / St. Louis, MO / Pops
Jun 11 / Atlanta, GA / Masquerade
Jun 12 / Orlando, FL / Beacham

Cannibal Corpse's latest release, 'Torture', landed the band at #38 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart upon its first week of release, making it the highest debut in Cannibal Corpse history! 'Torture' landed at #7 on the Billboard Top Independent Album Chart, #4 on the Billboard Top Hard Music Albums chart and #32 Billboard Top Current Albums Chart. Produced by Hate Eternal's Erik Rutan, 'Torture' continues to reap critical accolades from critics and fans around the globe and is yet another testament to Cannibal Corpse's permanent allegiance to shrewdly arranged, pile-driving Death Metal madness.

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
Cannibal Corpse's Official Site

SUFFOCATION's Crushing NEW Album 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' Available For Pre-Order!

Headbangers! The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here!! SUFFOCATION's NEW album 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is available for PRE-ORDER now in North America at this link:

http://bit.ly/sffnbjsr

SUFFO's 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' is set to be released on February 15 in Europe, February 19 in North America, via Nuclear Blast Records and it features 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their 'Despise The Sun' EP. Founding member and former drummer Mike Smith also makes a special guest appearance on the re-recorded Breeding the Spawn track, “Beginning of Sorrow.”

NOTE: SUFFOCATION's North American tour will run from April 3rd to the 28th. More details coming soon!





On Saturday, January 5, SUFFOCATION rang in the NEW Year in style! The "Heavy Metal Mecca", Duff's Brooklyn, became the video set for their NEW single "As Grace Descends". Watch our exclusive behind the scenes video HERE!
Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

NEW SUFFOCATION Song "Cycles Of Suffering" Available Now; Band Announces North American Tour!

The NEW SUFFOCATION album is called 'Pinnacle Of Bedlam' (set to be released on February 15 in Europe, February 19 in North America, via Nuclear Blast Records) and it features 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their 'Despise The Sun' EP. Founding member and former drummer Mike Smith also makes a special guest appearance on the re-recorded Breeding the Spawn track, “Beginning of Sorrow.”

Right now, you should stop what you are doing and listen to another NEW SUFFO song! This one is called "Cycles Of Suffering" and it crushes bones without remorse.

NOTE: SUFFOCATION's North American tour will run from April 3rd to the 28th. More details coming soon!





On Saturday, January 5, extreme Death Metallers SUFFOCATION rang in the NEW Year in style! The "Heavy Metal Mecca", Duff's Brooklyn, became the video set for their NEW single "As Grace Descends". Watch our exclusive behind the scenes video HERE!


Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

CANNIBAL CORPSE Have Been Delivering "Punishing Brutality" For 25 Years; Special Releases & North American Tour Announced!

Last year CANNIBAL CORPSE released their 12th studio album 'Torture' via Metal Blade Records, and supported their NEWEST musical assault with plenty of touring. But this is nothing out of the ordinary for the most successful Death Metal band in history. They have been hard at work since their formation in 1988, and just like fine booze: the more years that pass by, the better the band gets.

2013 marks Death Metal juggernauts, CANNIBAL CORPSE'S 25th year as a band and CANNIBAL is going to celebrate it all year long! The logo has been updated to reflect the monumental occasion and will be used on all things CANNIBAL (see it below), from merch to packaging, throughout 2013. There is also a box set in the works for the most extreme CANNIBAL CORPSE fan, which is expected to drop in March via Metal Blade Records - details coming soon!

In addition to the updated logo only being used this year and the box set, Metal Blade Records will be releasing one picture disc a month from the band's expansive catalog ('Eaten Back to Life', 'Butchered at Birth', 'Tomb of the Mutilated', 'The Bleeding', 'Vile', 'Gallery of Suicide', 'Bloodthirst', 'Gore Obsessed', 'The Wretched Spawn', 'KILL', 'Evisceration Plague', 'Torture'). A total of 12 pictures discs will be released, covering all of the band's full-length studio albums, some of which have never been released on picture disc. The first picture disc available for preorder is 'Eaten Back to Life', which was released August 17, 1990, and can be found HERE. Check back each month to get a glimpse of the next picture disc available for preorder.

Stay tuned to MetalBlade.com and Cannibal Corpse on Facebook for news on a full North American headline tour featuring one of the best Death Metal lineups a fan could ever ask for.

Related links:
Cannibal Corpse's Official Site