Horns Up Rocks: epic kings and idols

Thursday, August 30, 2012

KATATONIA Unleash NEW Album 'DEAD END KINGS' - Full Album Stream Available Now!

KATATONIA fans: the wait is over! 'Dead End Kings', the long-awaited ninth album from Sweden’s master of dark Rock/Metal, is now available in North America via Peaceville Records. The follow-up to 2009’s critically acclaimed, 'Night is the New Day', can be purchased online in a multitude of formats and bundle packages via Omerch or on iTunes: Standard Edition (Standard Edition) and Deluxe Edition.

You can get a free preview of 'Dead End Kings' right now thanks to Exclaim.ca: http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/katatonia-dead_end_kings_album_stream.

As previously reported, Katatonia will hit the road in support of 'Dead End Kings' on “Epic Kings & Idols,” a co-headlining North American run with The Devin Townsend Project set to kick off in early September. British Death/Doom Metal act, Paradise Lost, will perform in support, with Stolen Babies rounding out the lineup.

“Epic Kings & Idols” dates:

Sept. 4 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven *

Sept. 5 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore

Sept. 7 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall *

Sept. 8 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theater

Sept. 9 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater *

Sept. 11 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Studio

Sept. 12 - Dallas, TX @ Trees *

Sept. 13 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada *

Sept. 14 - Denver, CO @ Summit

Sept. 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4 *

Sept. 17 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

Sept. 18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls *

Sept. 19 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House

Sept. 20 - Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

Sept. 21 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium

Sept. 22 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA *

Sept. 23 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza *

Sept. 24 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live

* Katatonia headline

VIP and general admission tickets for “Epic Kings & Idols” are on sale now. Stay tuned to the 'Dead End Kings' mini-site: http://www.deadendkings.com for more information on Katatonia, 'Dead End Kings' and “Epic Kings & Idols” North American tour.

Related links:
Katatonia's Official Site
Katatonia on Peaceville Records
Katatonia on Facebook
Katatonia on MySpace

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

KATATONIA Premieres "Epic Kings & Idols" Promo & It Features A NEW Song!

Swedish dark Rock/Metal heavyweight, Katatonia, has launched a promotional video for its upcoming “Epic Kings & Idols” North American tour. The clip features the brand NEW song, “Buildings,” in its entirety, taken from the band’s impending ninth studio album, 'Dead End Kings', out August 28th via Peaceville Records. Check it out here:

“Epic Kings & Idols” will kick off early next month in Seattle, Washington with co-headliners, The Devin Townsend Project. Paradise Lost and Stolen Babies will round out the line-up for the 18-city, September trek.

VIP ticket packages for all “Epic Kings & Idols” and “Dead Ends of Europe” dates can be purchased online HERE!

As previously reported, Katatonia will hit the road in support of 'Dead End Kings' on “Epic Kings & Idols,” a co-headlining North American run with The Devin Townsend Project set to kick off in early September. British Death/Doom Metal act, Paradise Lost, will perform in support, with Stolen Babies rounding out the lineup.