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Denmark's VOLBEAT will be releasing their fifth studio album, 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies', this Tuesday (April 9) all over North America! Today (April 5), VOLBEAT are pleased to release the Jacob Hansen mastered version of "Room 24″, as a FREE download gift to the fans. Get this, the song features a very special guest appearance by KING DIAMOND!
Michael Poulsen(VOLBEAT's frontman) reveals:"I’m a huge fan of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. Having King on the record is a huge privilege. Normally, it’s not something he does. He wrote his own lines, and it is half my lyrics and half his. It’s a weird, scary story, and he’s the perfect person for it".
Fans can download the track in full-quality HERE. VOLBEAT & DANKO JONES 2013 North American Tour Dates (remaining tour dates):
- 4/06: Ft. Wayne, IN at Piere's - 4/09: New York, NY at Best Buy Theatre - 4/10: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head - 4/11: Philadelphia, PA at Trocadero - 4/13: Orlando, FL at WJRR's Earthday Birthday 20
- 5/07: Niagara Falls, NY at Rapids Theatre
- 5/12: Maryland Heights, MO at Pointfest
- 5/16: Madison, WI at Orpheum Theatre
Last week we announced that MACHINE HEAD were forced to cancel their concert on Friday (October 26) at the Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida, due to the storm caused by Hurricane Sandy. The band has now announced that their show tomorrow (October 30) has been postponed. Here is what the band posted on their Facebook page:
"Tuesday's show in Norfolk, VA has also been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. Look for a likely re-schedule in early December."
As previously reported, the band will release 'Machine Fucking Head Live' on November 13. It's Machine Head's second live effort; 'Hellalive' was released in 2003. Nine years have passed and Machine Head still slay and administer a "Bay Area Beatdown" in the live realm. Full details HERE!
To celebrate this special release, the band is giving their devoted fans a FREE legal download of a kick ass live version of their song "This Is The End" (courtesy of Noisecreep). Click HERE to download!
Yesterday marked the 26th anniversary of the death of METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton's! In order to pay tribute to their fallen comrade, the surviving members of the band have paid tribute to their fallen friend: "While you're remembering Cliff on the 26th anniversary of his passing, give a listen to this free download from the 'Ride The Lightning' tour."
METALLICA's entire November 22, 1984 concert at at Le Riff in Toulouse, France is available at this location.
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.
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.
Maryland Metallers PERIPHERY have released the following statement regarding their decision to pull out from this years Summer Slaughter Tour:
"It is with great regret that we must announce PERIPHERY's withdrawal from the rest of the Summer Slaughter
tour. Due to a family emergency, we are unable to continue on to the
West Coast. We also want to take this moment to thank all the amazing
fans old and new who came out to support us on this awesome tour and we
also want to thank all the bands we played with, CEREBRAL BORE, EXHUMED, GOATWHORE, JOB FOR A COWBOY, VEIL OF MAYA, THE FACELESS, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, and CANNIBAL CORPSE
as well as all the amazing crew who made this tour happen. We miss all
of you and we had the greatest summer ever hanging and jamming out with
all of you."
PERIPHERY's sophomore album 'Periphery II:
This Time It's Personal' is available now
via Sumerian Records (in North American) and Century Media
Records (in Europe). The CD features guest appearances by John Petrucci (DREAM
THEATER), Guthrie Govan (THE ARISTOCRATS) and Wes Hauch (THE FACELESS).
Affected tour dates:
8/20- Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
8/22- Seattle, WA @ The Showbox Sodo
8/23- Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
8/24- San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
8/25- Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
Right now, you can download an advance unreleased track from one of the most talked about Metalcore bands, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, exclusively on the brand’s social gaming hub, Planet AXE, months before the album drops.
By registering on Planet AXE HERE, music fans can be the first to download ASKING ALEXANDRIA’s NEW song “Run Free” from the band's much anticipated NEW full length album due out this winter on Sumerian Records. However, registered Planet AXE users get first access now.
Planet AXE is a NEW social gaming hub where fans can connect, compete and collect one of the more than $1 million in real rewards. The recently launched AXEMAN mobile game let’s fans play their own personal music libraries – including the NEW ASKING ALEXANDRIA track – and automatically customizes the game to match the beat, making each experience unique. AXE Points earned through game play can be redeemed on Planet AXE for gear from partners like MTV, GameFly, Xbox, SteelSeries, Live Nation, Philips, WildTangent, and Klondike. Fans can also trade in points to compete in tournaments against other players.
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.
“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.
Mark Morton from LAMB OF GOD, is arguably one of the best Heavy Metal guitarists today. His style of playing is definitely to blame for the musical evolution of the Kings of New American Metal! Since he is currently at home in Richmond, Virginia, awaiting for the return of his friend and bandmate Randy Blythe (who is currently arrested in Prague, Czech Republic), Morton got together with some buds and recorded a NEW song!
Entitled "To Make Sure2", the song is available for free legal download at this location.
As previously reported, Randy Blythe was arrested Wednesday (June 27)
at the Prague airport on manslaughter charges. Blythe, 41, who was
represented by two lawyers in court, is accused of causing the fatal
injury that occurred at LAMB OF GOD's May 24, 2010 show in Prague. The
singer apparently either pushed or struck a 19-year-old fan named Daniel
who had come on stage, and that person died 14 days later of bleeding
in the brain. Here is the latest in Blythe's criminal investigation:
According
to iDNES.cz (Czech news network), a session behind doors was held
yesterday (July 16) at the Prague Municipal Court regarding the Randy
Blythe criminal investigation. The good news is that the court has
dismissed the prosecution's motion to deny Blythe's bail.
But
yet again, the Czech authorities have thrown a dangerous curve ball at
Blythe: they have doubled the money required for bail from $200K to $400
K! According to Blythe's legal team, this is equivalent to the salary
that Blythe earns in two years.
So Blythe's nightmare
is not over yet! As previously reported, the prosecution can still
reject his bail and keep this case alive for as long as they want.
Blythe's next bail hearing is set for this Thursday (July 19), lets
hope they release him from prison and that he can get back on the road
with LAMB OF GOD!
Photo by: Damien Mitchell In case you didn't know, TESTAMENT will be releasing a NEW album entitled 'Dark Roots of Earth' on July 27, 2012 (Europe) and July 31, 2012 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records. The album was produced, mixed and mastered once again by the world renowned Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (CATTLE DECAPITATION, HEATHEN, VILE, SADUS) at his Trident Studios. The highly anticipated follow up to their 2008 release 'The Formation of Damnation' will be released.
Recently, the great folks over at Metal Assault conducted an interview with Eric Peterson (guitarist). During the interview, Peterson discussed the bands NEW album 'Dark Roots Of Earth' and the bands current drummer situation. A few excerpts of the interview follow:
Metal Assault: At the time of this interview, I haven't been given access to the album, so I have to ask you this. How does it compare to the previous one in terms of the overall sound?
Eric: It's in the same vein, definitely. But if I have to compare it to any records, it would be a hybrid of "The Gathering" and "The Ritual". What I mean by that is, musically it's heavy like "The Gathering". It's really riff-heavy, it's got a lot of melody to it, and it has the fast brutal stuff. Then it's also got the slow heavy stuff. But vocally, and in terms of the way the songs are arranged, it's like "The Ritual". This record is a lot more melodic than anything we've done. "The Ritual" was like an easy-listening kind of TESTAMENT record, but super melodic. We had "Return To Serenity", "Electric Crown" and some really good songwriting, but the drums were kind of … too easy, you know. There were some really good songs on there, but it lacked the heaviness of "The Gathering". So, I think with those two ideas put together, the most melodic and the heaviest side of TESTAMENT mixed all together, you have "Dark Roots Of Earth".
Metal Assault: You talked about the drumming. Do you think Gene Hoglan's return, at least for this record, helped you in that aspect?
Eric : Definitely. The songs were all written before Gene came in, and the beats were kind of were what they were already. But Gene came in and just played them better than they were anticipated. Like I said, you can have songs written and the beats all programmed or whatever, and the ideas are there, but it depends on what drummer is going to play them. Like for example, the song "Native Blood" is a catchy, melodic song, but it's got a blast beat in the chorus. So it depends on who's going to do that blast beat. It just happens to be Gene Hoglan doing it, so it's going to sound pretty authentic and pretty brutal.
Metal Assault: Now this is something pretty much all fans want to know. What's your permanent drummer situation? I know Gene's been touring with you on this run with ANTHRAX, but what's going to happen after that?
Eric: We're trying to make it such that Gene can stay with the band, and I think Gene wants to stay with TESTAMENT, but he's got other things he's doing. Just like Alex, who's doing his jazz stuff and we try to work out scheduling, and I'm also starting DRAGONLORD again. A new album is being recorded right now and it's going to come out soon. So we all have different stuff that we're trying to do, but when it comes to TESTAMENT, when we schedule stuff we all have to stick to the plan. So that's kind of what we're aiming for, to make a schedule that'll work for everybody. We do have the first tour in Europe for three weeks in August, and Gene is not going to be available for that. So that's where we kind of learned our lesson. The communication between the management wasn't spot on, and it kind of got messed up. Gene signed on for our Europe tour, but then he wasn't aware that DETHKLOK was starting earlier or later, or whatever it was. So from now on we're really trying to nip it in the bud. That's out plan, at least. Drummers in TESTAMENT have always been a curse, but they've also always been a blessing [laughs], because the records are coming out better. For me, getting to write with a Dave Lombardo or with John Tempesta or Paul Bostaph, and now me jamming with Hoglan again, it really has inspired me with the music that I've written. Once I found out that I was going to get Gene, I really honed in on everything I wrote and went, "OK, I can actually get super fast double bass here on this part." When I wrote with Paul, I was thinking of doing something here and there, but then I would think, "Oh, he doesn't like to play that kind of beat. So I won't do that." So I was kind of compromising on stuff, but with Gene, there was no compromise. I just did everything that I wanted to do.
- Dark Roots of Earth Jewel Case CD Track Listing:
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence
- Dark Roots of Earth CD/DVD Track Listing:
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence
"True American Hate", a brand NEW song from San Francisco thrashers TESTAMENT, can be legally downloaded for FREE right now. Simply use the Nuclear Blast Records widget below (e-mail sign-up required).
The song is taken from the bands latest album entitled 'Dark Roots of Earth', which was produced, mixed and mastered once again by the world renowned Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (CATTLE DECAPITATION, HEATHEN, VILE, SADUS) at his Trident Studios. The highly anticipated follow up to their 2008 release The Formation of Damnation will be released on July 27, 2012 (Europe) and July 31, 2012 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Records.
- Dark Roots of Earth Jewel Case CD Track Listing:
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence
- Dark Roots of Earth CD/DVD Track Listing:
01. Rise Up
02. Native Blood
03. Dark Roots Of Earth
04. True American Hate
05. A Day In The Death
06. Cold Embrace
07. Man Kills Mankind
08. Throne Of Thorns
09. Last Stand For Independence
Today, Maryland-based experimental, progressive Metallers PERIPHERY are premiering their music video for "Make Total Destroy". The song is part of the band's highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Periphery II: This Time It's Personal' (set to be released in North America on July 3 via Sumerian Records and in Europe on July 16 through Century Media Records). The CD features guest appearances by John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER), Guthrie Govan (THE ARISTOCRATS) and Wes Hauch (THE FACELESS). Watch PERIPHERY's NEW video right now!
'Periphery II' -- Official Track Listing:
1) Muramasa
2) Have a Blast - Guthrie Govan guest solo
3) Facepalm Mute
4) Ji
5) Scarlet
6) Luck as a Constant
7) Ragnarok
8) The Gods Must Be Crazy!
9) MAKE TOTAL DESTROY
10) Erised - John Petrucci guest solo
11) Epoch
12) Froggin' Bullfish
13) Mile Zero - Wes Hauch guest solo
14) Masamune
Don't forget to catch PERIPHERY at the 2012 Summer Slaughter Tour (complete list of tour dates below):
7/20- Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
7/21- San Diego, CA @ SOMA
7/22- Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
7/23- Scottsdale, AZ @ Venue of Scottsdale
7/25- Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
7/26- San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
7/27- Mission, TX @ Pharr Events Center
7/28- Houston, TX @ House of Blues
7/30- Tampa, FL @ The Ritz
7/31- Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
8/01- Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
8/02- Knoxville, TN @ The Valarium
8/03- Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
8/04- Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
8/05- Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
8/07- Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
8/08- New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
8/09- Albany, NY @ Northern Lights
8/10- Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
8/11- Montreal, QC @ Heavy Montreal
8/12- Toronto, ON @ Heavy Toronto
8/14- Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
8/15- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's
8/16- Chicago, IL @ House Blues
8/17- Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
8/18- St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
8/20- Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
8/22- Seattle, WA @ The Showbox Sodo
8/23- Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
8/24- San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
8/25- Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
Sweden’s ultimate purveyor of dark Rock/Metal, Katatonia, recently recorded a brand NEW track, “Dead Letters”. Taken from their forthcoming ninth studio album, 'Dead End Kings', the song is available for free download by signing up for the Katatonia mailing list HERE. “Dead Letters” can also be streamed below.
Amongst Katatonia’s most poignant and ambitious material to date, 'Dead End Kings' will hit stores in North America on August 28th via Peaceville Records. 'Dead End Kings' sees the quintet conjure yet another milestone in audial melancholy and angst with this long-awaited follow-up to 2009’s inspired and acclaimed, 'Night Is The New Day'.
Dead End Kings European pre-orders are now available via Omerch HERE. North American pre-orders will begin next week. Stay tuned for more details.
The 'Dead End Kings' track listing is:
1. The Parting
2. The One You Are Looking for is Not Here (with Silje Wergeland)
3. Hypnone
4. The Racing Heart
5. Buildings
6. Leech
7. Ambitions
8. Undo You
9. Lethean
10. First Prayer
11. Dead Letters
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.
Katatonia on tour in Europe:
June 8 - Sankt Goarshausen, Germany @ Night of Prog Festival
June 15 - Wegorzewo, Poland @ Seven Festival
June 21 - Benicassim, Spain @ Costa de Fuego
Aug. 18 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany @ Summer Breeze Open Air
“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.
As previously reported, PERIPHERY have launched the pre-orders for their highly anticipated sophomore release 'Periphery II: This Time It's Personal'! The NEW abum hits stores and iTunes on 7.3.12! Follow the links below to reserve your copy and get an exclusive pre-order bundle while you still can.
Right, you can legally download "Make Total Destroy", a brand NEW song from Maryland-based experimental by one of the champions of Progressive Metal (e-mail sign-up required). The track come off the band's highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Periphery II: This Time It's Personal' (available in North America on July 3 via Sumerian Records and in Europe on July 16 through Century Media Records). The CD will feature guest appearances by John Petrucci (DREAM THEATER), Guthrie Govan (THE ARISTOCRATS) and Wes Hauch (THE FACELESS).
'Periphery II' -- Official Track Listing:
1) Muramasa
2) Have a Blast - Guthrie Govan guest solo
3) Facepalm Mute
4) Ji
5) Scarlet
6) Luck as a Constant
7) Ragnarok
8) The Gods Must Be Crazy!
9) MAKE TOTAL DESTROY
10) Erised - John Petrucci guest solo
11) Epoch
12) Froggin' Bullfish
13) Mile Zero - Wes Hauch guest solo
14) Masamune
Don't forget to catch PERIPHERY at the 2012 Summer Slaughter Tour (complete list of tour dates below):
7/20- Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
7/21- San Diego, CA @ SOMA
7/22- Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
7/23- Scottsdale, AZ @ Venue of Scottsdale
7/25- Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
7/26- San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
7/27- Mission, TX @ Pharr Events Center
7/28- Houston, TX @ House of Blues
7/30- Tampa, FL @ The Ritz
7/31- Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
8/01- Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
8/02- Knoxville, TN @ The Valarium
8/03- Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend
8/04- Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
8/05- Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
8/07- Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
8/08- New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
8/09- Albany, NY @ Northern Lights
8/10- Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
8/11- Montreal, QC @ Heavy Montreal
8/12- Toronto, ON @ Heavy Toronto
8/14- Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
8/15- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's
8/16- Chicago, IL @ House Blues
8/17- Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
8/18- St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
8/20- Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
8/22- Seattle, WA @ The Showbox Sodo
8/23- Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
8/24- San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
8/25- Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
NILE's brand NEW album 'At The Gate Of Sethu' is set to be released in Europe on June 29 and in the U.S. on July 3 via Nuclear Blast Records! Starting today, you can pre-order the bands NEW album right HERE!
In case you missed this, Nuclear Blast Records are offering the headbangers of the world a FREE download of "The Fiends Who Come To Steal The Magick Of The Deceased", a brand NEW song from NILE's upcoming album 'At The Gate Of Sethu'! The song is available for legal download at NuclearBlast.de (-email sign-up required).
The follow-up to 2009's 'Those Whom The Gods Detest' was once again produced and mixed by Neil Kernon, who has previously worked with NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, QUEENSRŸCHE and DEICIDE, among many others. The CD artwork was handled by a true genius of darkened visuals, Seth Siro Anton (SOILWORK, PARADISE LOST, SEPTICFLESH).
Commented NILE mastermind Karl Sanders: "Seth Siro Anton has designed the cover. I have been a fan of SEPTICFLESH a long time, and as Seth expressed interest, I knew that he would deliver a great job. I would say his work is easily the best we've ever had. He has captured the darker side of the sound of NILE and reflected the music and ideas, the heart and soul of NILE are forming. Seth is a very talented man and understands exactly who we are."
'At The Gate Of Sethu' track listing (North American/European digipack):
01. Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame
02. The Fiends Who Come To Steal The Magick Of The Deceased
03. The Inevitable Degradation Of Flesh
04. When My Wrath Is Done
05. Slaves Of Xul
06. The Gods Who Light Up The Sky At The Gate Of Sethu
07. Natural Liberation Of Fear Through The Ritual Deception Of Death
08. Ethno-Musicological Cannibalisms
09. Tribunal Of The Dead
10. Supreme Humanism Of Megalomania
11. The Chaining Of The Iniquitous
Bonus:
12. Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame (instrumental)
13. The Inevitable Degradation Of Flesh (instrumental)
'At The Gate Of Sethu' track listing (European jewel case):
01. Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame
02. The Fiends Who Come To Steal The Magick Of The Deceased
03. The Inevitable Degradation Of Flesh
04. When My Wrath Is Done
05. Slaves Of Xul
06. The Gods Who Light Up The Sky At The Gate Of Sethu
07. Natural Liberation Of Fear Through The Ritual Deception Of Death
08. Ethno-Musicological Cannibalisms
09. Tribunal Of The Dead
10. Supreme Humanism Of Megalomania
11. The Chaining Of The Iniquitous
During the bands recent tour stop in New York City with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, SKELETONWITCH and HOUR OF PENNANCE, we had the chance to sit down and chat with NILE's own Karl Sanders. During the conversation we discussed the bands legacy, their NEW album 'At The Gate Of Sethu', and why he chooses to play DEAN Guitars! Are you ready? Grab a cold one and listen up!
Today, NILE and Nuclear Blast Records are offering the headbangers of the world a FREE download of "The Fiends Who Come To Steal The Magick Of The Deceased", a brand NEW song from NILE's upcoming album 'At The Gate Of Sethu' (to be released in Europe on June 29 and in the U.S. on July 3 via Nuclear Blast Records)! The song is available for legal download at NuclearBlast.de (-email sign-up required).
The follow-up to 2009's 'Those Whom The Gods Detest' was once again produced and mixed by Neil Kernon, who has previously worked with NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, QUEENSRŸCHE and DEICIDE, among many others. The CD artwork was handled by a true genius of darkened visuals, Seth Siro Anton (SOILWORK, PARADISE LOST, SEPTICFLESH).
Commented NILE mastermind Karl Sanders: "Seth Siro Anton has designed the cover. I have been a fan of SEPTICFLESH a long time, and as Seth expressed interest, I knew that he would deliver a great job. I would say his work is easily the best we've ever had. He has captured the darker side of the sound of NILE and reflected the music and ideas, the heart and soul of NILE are forming. Seth is a very talented man and understands exactly who we are."
'At The Gate Of Sethu' track listing (North American/European digipack):
01. Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame
02. The Fiends Who Come To Steal The Magick Of The Deceased
03. The Inevitable Degradation Of Flesh
04. When My Wrath Is Done
05. Slaves Of Xul
06. The Gods Who Light Up The Sky At The Gate Of Sethu
07. Natural Liberation Of Fear Through The Ritual Deception Of Death
08. Ethno-Musicological Cannibalisms
09. Tribunal Of The Dead
10. Supreme Humanism Of Megalomania
11. The Chaining Of The Iniquitous
Bonus:
12. Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame (instrumental)
13. The Inevitable Degradation Of Flesh (instrumental)
'At The Gate Of Sethu' track listing (European jewel case):
01. Enduring The Eternal Molestation Of Flame
02. The Fiends Who Come To Steal The Magick Of The Deceased
03. The Inevitable Degradation Of Flesh
04. When My Wrath Is Done
05. Slaves Of Xul
06. The Gods Who Light Up The Sky At The Gate Of Sethu
07. Natural Liberation Of Fear Through The Ritual Deception Of Death
08. Ethno-Musicological Cannibalisms
09. Tribunal Of The Dead
10. Supreme Humanism Of Megalomania
11. The Chaining Of The Iniquitous
During the bands recent tour stop in New York City with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, SKELETONWITCH and HOUR OF PENNANCE, we had the chance to sit down and chat with NILE's own Karl Sanders. During the conversation we discussed the bands legacy, their NEW album 'At The Gate Of Sethu', and why he chooses to play DEAN Guitars! Are you ready? Grab a cold one and listen up!
DaiTribe (pronounced die - tribe) are getting ready to unleash their NEW album 'Epochalypse A.D.' later this Spring. The album was recorded at Farview Audio by Jason "Jay" Walsh and mixed by Sterling Winfield (Pantera, Hatebreed, and Mercyful Fate). The artwork was done by Mark Alano who is also known for his work with Mecca and Grammy Award Winner Jim Peterik. The album is scheduled for an April 17th release date via True Gemini Records.
Right DaiTribe are premiering another NEW song from 'Epochalypse A.D.' This blistering track entitled "False Hopes" is available for streaming courtesy of Noisecreep. Get a first listen HERE.
DaiTribe are giving away a free download of their NEW single "I Hate Me". The track can be accessed by "liking" the band on Facebook. Head to www.facebook.com/daitribe and click "Like", then on the top of the page the DaiTribe app will appear. Once you click on that, you will be prompted to download your free mp3 of "I Hate Me".
Epochalypse A.D. is available now for pre-order HERE
DaiTribe'sNEW video for their first single entitled "I Hate Me" is streaming below (courtesy of Metal Injection). The video was shot in Chicago, IL and directed by Nathaniel E. Bell.
DaiTribe featuring Ricky Riccardo/bass, Rich Collins/vocals, Tristan '1690' Grigsby/guitar, Michael 'Cat' Grigsby/drums} was formed in 1998 by Cat, 1690, & Ricky in Chicago. Over the next 5 years, the band wrote, recorded, and toured the United States. In 2005, they released the direct to radio EP 'The Second Coming'.
Hardcore veterans Biohazard have chosen Travis Campbell’s video for “Vengeance Is Mine” as the grand prize winner of their music video contest. Using their Facebook page, the band challenged fans to create their own music video for a track off of their MEW album 'REBORN IN DEFIANCE'. Submissions were uploaded to Youtube, and the band unanimously agreed on Travis’ entry as the first official video for 'REBORN IN DEFIANCE'.
Vocalist / guitarist Billy Graziadei says, “Without the help of extra footage, Travis took some classic imagery from our previous videos and made it all work for Vengeance is Mine... pure awesomeness! Be on the lookout for some great things to come from him!"
The winning video consists of clips from the band’s music videos from previous years cleverly synched so they appear to be performing the NEW song, “Vengeance Is Mine”, interspersed with footage of social strife throughout history. Watch it now!
Travis explains, “I have been a Biohazard fan since the early 90s and have always been influenced by their videos and social commentary and wanted to show my respect and appreciation for a band that has helped me get through some rough times throughout the years. I started watching all the old Bio vids and got the idea of taking all the material and cutting it in a NEW way and adding in civil unrest footage from Occupy Wall Street, the Civil Rights Era, and other events like Bloody Sunday. The hardest part was getting the synch right, having Billy from 1994 singing to a phrase in 2012 proved quite challenging! In the end I am proud of the video and I am elated that Biohazard likes it as well.”
Travis will be rewarded with the “DFL Grand Prize”, which guarantees him free Biohazard tickets and AAA passes for himself and a friend to all Biohazard shows, for life. First runner up Randy Memoli (“Reborn”) andsecond runner up Kareem Girgis (Come Alive) will each receive a ticket to all Biohazard shows for life.
Billy adds, “We got a lot of great submissions that all rocked! Thank you to everyone who spent their time and talent on making their own great videos, DFL forever!”
Biohazard recently added a string of July dates to their summer touring of select European festivals and will continue to tour internationally throughout the year in support of REBORN IN DEFIANCE. The summer dates are listed below.
Stone Sour, the Gold-certified, Grammy-nominated Rock band, are proud to announce that they have begun recording their fourth album for longtime label Roadrunner Records. With most of the NEW record already written, the band has headed into Sound Farm Studios just outside of their native Des Moines, Iowa with producer David Bottrill (Tool, Muse, Staind). The album is expected in the Fall of 2012, two years after the band's most recent longplayer 'Audio Secrecy', which debuted at position No. 6 on the Billboard chart and No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Rock Album chart. It scored the highest international debuts of the band’s career, including Top 5 charts in Germany, Japan and Austria, and Top 10 in the U.K. and Australia.
'Audio Secrecy' also yielded the worldwide No. 1 smash single "Say You'll Haunt Me," which sat atop the Active Rock chart for eight straight weeks, and was the No.1 Mainstream Rock Song of the Year in 2010 and a top 10 Active Rock song. Stone Sour released 'Audio Secrecy' to much acclaim, including magazine cover features for Revolver and Guitar Edge along with placements in Vice, Inked, Huffington Post, SPIN and more. The band also performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! during the album cycle.
Now, they are preparing to make their much-anticipated return and the table is being set for another breakthrough performance from Stone Sour.
"This album will be another progression for the band," stated guitarist Josh Rand. "Musically, we have always challenged one another to push things to our limits, and this record is no exception." Rand also shared some details about the album's lyrical and storytelling narrative, saying, "Lyrically, the album follows one character to that complex moment in his life, when he finally has to decide which path to take. It's a spiritual and moral power play for control of what this man will be for the rest of his life. Each song will tell the story from different sides of the character's personality, with the listener ultimately deciding how the story ends."
To get fans excited for the next chapter of Stone Sour, Roadrunner will be giving away a digital copy of "The Pessimist," which appeared on the Transformers 3 soundtrack via iTunes. You can go here to grab the song.
About Stone Sour: Stone Sour's self-titled debut was certified Gold, and spawned the band's first breakthrough hit "Bother," which was spotlighted on Spider-Man soundtrack. The band next released the Gold-certified Come What(ever) May, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and spawned three radio hits: “Sillyworld,” “Made of Scars,” and the No. 1 smash hit single "Through Glass." Their third album Audio Secrecy also yielded several radio hits, namely "Say You'll Haunt Me," which was the Mainstream Rock Song of the Year in 2010.
Stay tuned for more information regarding Stone Sour's future!
This Tuesday (March 27), MESHUGGAH’s NEW album 'KOLOSS' will be released in North America on via Nuclear Blast Records. The North American deluxe digi-pak version will include a bonus DVD. Additionally, the band has already announced their first leg of their North American tour in support of 'KOLOSS' (a list of tourdates is available below). Right now, we want you to listen to MESHUGGAH's NEW masterpiece and then BUY the album!
Track listing for Meshuggah's 'KOLOSS':
01. I Am Colossus
02. The Demon's Name Is Surveillance
03. Do Not Look Down
04. Behind The Sun
05. The Hurt That Finds You First
06. Marrow
07. Break Those Bones Whose Sinews Gave It Motion
08. Swarm
09. Demiurge
10. The Last Vigil
“The Ophidian Trek” tour dates with BARONESS & DECAPITATED:
4/29/12 House of Blues - Houston, TX
4/30/12 House of Blues - Dallas, TX
5/01/12 Emo’s - Austin, TX
5/03/12 Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ
5/04/12 House of Blues - Anaheim, CA
5/05/12 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA
5/06/12 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
5/08/12 Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC - CANADA
5/09/12 Showbox Sodo - Seattle, WA
5/11/12 Odgen Theatre - Denver, CO
5/13/12 First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN
5/15/12 House of Blues - Chicago, IL
5/16/12 St. Andrews Hall - Detroit, MI
5/17/12 Sound Academy - Toronto, ON - CANADA
5/18/12 Theatre of the Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA
5/19/12 Palladium - Worcester, MA
5/20/12 Olympia de Montreal - Montreal, QC - CANADA
5/22/12 The Fillmore - Silver Springs, MD
5/23/12 Terminal 5 – New York, NY
