SEPULTURA Return To The Primitive, Find Out Who Is Producing Their NEW Album!

It has been confirmed that SEPULTURA have hired Ross Robinson to produce their 13th studio album, the follow up to 2011's 'Kairos'. This will be the first time the band works with Robinson since 1996, which is when the bands legendary album 'Roots' was produced by Robinson.

This reunion was suggested by Monte Conner (the guy who signed SEPULTURA), who used to be the Roadrunner Records A&R chief and is now the head of Nuclear Blast Entertainment, a U.S. partnership with Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger.

"Monte was the guy who signed SEPULTURA to Roadrunner in 1988," SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser told Diario de Pernambuco. "It's been a nice experience working with him again. He always brought a good energy to the band. It will be very good to record in a studio that Ross and Steve know so well," Andreas said. This will mark the first time that the band records an album outside Brazil since 'Against'.

SEPULTURA currently has 13 NEW songs in various stages of completion.

"We are in the process of writing and we have already stared working on some of the lyrics. I am also working on guitar solos and other ideas," Andreas explained.

Asked what fans can fans expect from the upcoming SEPULTURA album, Andreas said: "I don't know; it's hard to say. This is the first time writing with [latest SEPULTURA addition] Eloy Casagrande on drums and everything sounds fresh. You'll just have to wait to hear it. It's very difficult to describe what we're doing, but I can say that will be one of the strongest SEPULTURA albums to date. It will be definitely one of the best albums in the history of SEPULTURA."

Stay tuned for more SEPULTURA news!

Via Blabbermouth

Photo by: Zulie Alvarez

Related links:
Sepultura's Official Site

SUICIDE SILENCE: Mitch Lucker Memorial Fund Auction Announced By The Organizers Of "Mayhem Fest"

The organizers of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival will officially kick off an auction in te Unite The United Holiday to benefit the Mitch Lucker Memorial Fund. The auction kicks off at 9 AM PST.

Some of the items include:

-	SUICIDE SILENCE Autographed 12 " Drumhead

 - GODSMACK - Autographed 2011 Mayhem Festival

- SLIPKNOT Autographed Drumhead - Autographed Anniversary Edition of Motley Crue's Rock 'N' Roll Memoir

Join the auction HERE!

As previously announced, the Heavy Music world was struck by the very sad news that Mitchell Adam Lucker passed away at the young age of 28 (More information HERE). According to the Los Angeles Times, Lucker struck a light pole near the intersection of Main and 13th streets and was thrown from his 2013 Harley Davidson. The motorcycle continued sliding south on Main Street and struck a northbound 2007 Nissan Titan pickup.

The remaining members of the band have set up a memorial fund for Mitch Lucker’s family following the singer’s tragic death last week. Here is their statement regarding this matter:

Fans who wish to donate can do so via the link below, with donations of $20 of more receiving a commemorative t-shirt as a token of thanks. All proceeds will go towards the educational fund of Mitch’s five-year-old daughter, Kenadee.

Donate to the Mitch Lucker Memorial Fund here: http://www.suicidesilence.net/



HERE are reactions from the Heavy Music community!

Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

The End Of Roadrunner Records? Label President For 12 Years Steps Down - Open Letter Available!

This just in, Jonas Nachsin, president of Roadrunner Records for over 10 years has stepped down from this job title. Nachsin announced that he is leaving the label after working there for over 20 years. There is no word yet as far as who will replace him, but according to Billboard.biz the new leadership should be announced withing days.

Here is Nachsin's exit letter to his staff, courtesy of Billboard:

"I am so proud of what we have accomplished to showcase Roadrunner as not only a 'record company' but as a lifestyle and cultural beacon for fans around the globe," Nachsin wrote. "The chemistry of groundbreaking artists worked by a world-class group of truly committed employees has made Roadrunner a name with no equal over the years. That will continue." He closed by thanking "the great team here much success as they move forward into a new chapter for Roadrunner."

His memo was followed by one from Atlantic co-chairmen Craig Kallman and Julie Greenwald, thanking him for his substantial contributions and years of dedication.

"For two decades, Jonas has been a passionate champion of Roadrunner's incredible roster of artists and helped forge the unique identity of one of the world's great labels," the memo reads in part. "Everyone who has worked with Jonas -- including artists, managers, the Roadrunner team and the wider Warner Music family -- have all been touched by his commitment and leadership. He has been instrumental in the careers of so many extraordinary artists, from superstars including Nickelback and Slipknot to breaking talents Young the Giant and Stone Sour. We will all miss Jonas and wish him the best in his next endeavor."

Roadrunner is expected to continue as a Hard Rock brand, but now the question is who will have the stewardship of the label. Read more HERE!

As previously reported, ROADRUNNER RECORDS has closed their UK and Canadian offices. Apparently, their German office will face the same destiny. Regarding their U.S. team, some of their top staff members have been dismissed but the U.S. office will remain open. One of the RR workers who we was let go was Monte Conner, the companies Senior Vice President of A&R. A man who single handily shaped the sound of 90's Heavy Music.

Related links:
Roadrunner Records

SUICIDE SILENCE Set Up Memorial Fund For Mitch Lucker’s Family

Last week, the Heavy Music world was struck by the very sad news that Mitchell Adam Lucker passed away at the young age of 28 (More information HERE). According to the Los Angeles Times, Lucker struck a light pole near the intersection of Main and 13th streets and was thrown from his 2013 Harley Davidson. The motorcycle continued sliding south on Main Street and struck a northbound 2007 Nissan Titan pickup.

The remaining members of the band have set up a memorial fund for Mitch Lucker’s family following the singer’s tragic death last week. Here is their statement regarding this matter:

Fans who wish to donate can do so via the link below, with donations of $20 of more receiving a commemorative t-shirt as a token of thanks. All proceeds will go towards the educational fund of Mitch’s five-year-old daughter, Kenadee.

Donate to the Mitch Lucker Memorial Fund here: http://www.suicidesilence.net/

"We thank you for your continued love & support through this devastating time," comment the band. "We’d like to reiterate our thoughts from last week sending all our love out to those most affected by the loss of Mitch. We still can’t quite believe it."



HERE are reactions from the Heavy Music community!

Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

SUICIDE SILENCE To Fans: "Please do not purchase any bootleg RIP shirts from eBay or other online stores" - Official Mitch Lucker RIP T-shirt To Be Unveiled Soon!

Last week, the Heavy Music world was struck by the very sad news that Mitchell Adam Lucker passed away at the young age of 28 (More information HERE). According to the Los Angeles Times, Lucker struck a light pole near the intersection of Main and 13th streets and was thrown from his 2013 Harley Davidson. The motorcycle continued sliding south on Main Street and struck a northbound 2007 Nissan Titan pickup.

The remaining members of the band have asked their fans to refrain from purchasing bootleg merchandise to honor Lucker. An official t-shirt and memorial fund is being set up and will be announced this week.

"We appreciate everyone trying to help out, but there is no existing fund at this time. Please check back here for official updates," the group wrote on its Facebook page. "Please do not purchase any bootleg RIP shirts from eBay or other online stores. We want to ensure that those of you who wish to make such purchases will have your money going to the right place and that you’ll receive a quality commemorative product. An official t-shirt and donation fund will be surfacing this week and nothing officially connected to the cause currently exists. Please continue to check this page to keep informed."

Here is a video we shot in the dark (with a camera light) that features our founder Jo Schüftan sharing his story about the hugest hurricane in the last 100 years (image gallery HERE) and discussing the impact that Mitch's death had within the entire music world.



HERE are reactions from the Heavy Music community!

Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

SUICIDE SILENCE's Mitchell Adam Lucker Dead At 28; FrankenSandy Demolishes The East Coast!

This was definitely one of the toughest weeks in Horns Up Rocks history. Not only were we forced to work from "Everyday Gourmet Deli" in New York City from Tuesday morning until today (Friday) since we lost electricity and water thanks to "FrankenSandy", which slightly delayed our entire work flow, but we closed this trying week with the very sad news that Heavy Music icon Mitchell Adam Lucker has passed away at the young age of 28 (More information HERE). Here is a video we shot in the dark (with a camera light) that features our founder Jo Schüftan sharing his story about the hugest hurricane in the last 100 years (image gallery HERE) and discussing the impact that Mitch's death had within the entire music world.

We would like to offer our condolences to Mitch's family, friends, band members, fans worldwide, and everyone at Nuclear Blast Records and Century Media Records who are affected by this loss.



HERE are reactions from the Heavy Music community!

Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

SUICIDE SILENCE Vocalist Mitch Lucker Dies In A Horrific Accident - Details Available!

It is with great sadness and regret that we have to report that Mitch Lucker, vocalist of SUICIDE SILENCE, passed away a few hours ago due to injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident.

The Orange County coroner’s office said Lucker was pronounced dead at 6:17 a.m. Thursday at UCI Medical Center in Orange County.

Coroner’s officials said Lucker was hospitalized after a motorcycle accident shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday. Huntington Beach police were investigating the crash and expected to release details Thursday morning.

We would like to offer our condolences to his family, friends, band members, fans worldwide, and everyone at Nuclear Blast Records and Century Media Records, who are affected by this loss.

He left us doing what he loved to do most (apart from music). He had just turned 28 years old and will be sorely missed.

Here is a collective statement from the band:

"There's no easy way to say this. Mitch passed away earlier this morning from injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident. This is completely devastating to all of us and we offer our deepest condolences to his family. He will be forever in our hearts.

"R.I.P. Mitchell Adam Lucker - We Love You Brother"

Fans are encouraged to share their memories, photos of Mitch and condolences on the band’s official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SuicideSilence

Here is one of the last interviews that Mitch ever did:



Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence

SUICIDE SILENCE Announce Guitar Contest; Band To Embark On The "Outbreak Tour"

       Photo by: Jeremy Saffer

SUICIDE SILENCE fans can now win one of guitarist Mark Heylmun’s signature LTD MKH-7 guitars! Simply head over to Mark's official Facebook, like the page, and then enter your details to be placed into the drawing to win one of these awesome guitars. This competition is open to anyone in any country. Contest ends November 15th.

The band recently announced that they have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the NEW division of Nuclear Blast formed by Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger and former Roadrunner A&R chief, Monte Conner. As one of the leaders of the extreme modern Metal movement, it is only fitting that their NEW home be one of the biggest Metal labels on the planet. It’s a union that is sure to bring much success to both parties in the not so distant future.

SUICIDE SILENCE’s Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut is tentatively scheduled for a Summer 2013 release.

SUICIDE SILENCE's latest album, 'The Black Crown', sold upwards of 14,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 28 on The Billboard 200 chart.

Tour dates for the Monster Energy OUTBREAK Tour:

Nov. 16 - Edmonton, AB - Edmonton Events Center
Nov. 18 - Calgary, AB - MacEwan Hall
Nov. 19 - Vancouver, BC - Vogue Theater
Nov. 20 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Sodo
Nov. 23 - San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom
Nov. 24 - San Bernardino, CA - California MetalFest VI
Nov. 26 - Salt Lake City, UT - In The Venue
Nov. 27 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Nov. 29 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant
Nov. 30 - Covington, KY - Madison Theatre
Dec. 01 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre
Dec. 02 - Chicago, IL - Congress Theatre
Dec. 03 - Detroit, MI - Royal Oak Theatre
Dec. 05 - Montreal, QC - Olympia
Dec. 07 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
Dec. 08 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Dec. 09 - New York, NY - Best Buy Theatre
Dec. 11 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
Dec. 12 - Raleigh, NC - Disco Rodeo
Dec. 13 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle
Dec. 14 - Nashville, TN - Warfield
Dec. 15 - Jacksonville, FL - Edge
Dec. 16 - Tampa, FL - Cuban Club

Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence
Monster Energy Drink Outbreak Tour

SUICIDE SILENCE Become The First Band To Ink Deal With Monte Conner's NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT - Statement Available!

One of the hardest working bands in Heavy Music, SUICIDE SILENCE, have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the NEW division of Nuclear Blast formed by Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger and former Roadrunner A&R chief Monte Conner. Here is what the bands guitarist Mark Heylmum had to say about this historic moment:

"I and all of SUICIDE SILENCE are proud to announce that we have signed a worldwide deal with the one and only Nuclear Blast. It wasn't a tough decision; Nuclear Blast has been a huge part of Heavy Metal for decades and we couldn't be happier. This is a NEW beginning for us and we're ready as all hell! Let Chapter 2 begin now!"

"I am beyond stoked to be signing to the sickest of all Heavy Metal record labels," added SUICIDE SILENCE bassist Dan Kenny. "It has been a dream of mine since I was a youngster with Nuclear Blast posters on my bedroom wall."

"I've been following SUICIDE SILENCE since their debut album and immediately grew to love their music," commented Staiger. "I knew we had to work with this amazing band and today is the day to finally welcome one of the most brutal bands on Earth to the Nuclear Blast family. The next SUICIDE SILENCE album will no doubt push boundaries once again."

"I am thrilled to have such an innovative and unique band like SUICIDE SILENCE as the first signing to Nuclear Blast Entertainment," added Conner. "Even though I was totally blown away by their last album, 'The Black Crown', I am certain the band's best music is still ahead of them."

Nuclear Blast North American label manager Gerardo Martinez concluded: "It's pretty amazing when you hear SUICIDE SILENCE talk about the Nuclear Blast bands they love. It puts all of us on the same level — we are all music fans here. Super stoked to be a part of history with this Californian bunch!"

SUICIDE SILENCE's Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut is tentatively scheduled for a summer 2013 release.

We recently chatted with SUICIDE SILENCE's vocalist Mitch Lucker about the bands NEW music. Here is what went down.



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

Related links:
Official Site of Suicide Silence
Monster Energy Drink Outbreak Tour

NUCLEAR BLAST Records Join Forces With Former ROADRUNNER RECORDS Executives & Form NEW Partnership! #MusicRevolution

                                Left to right: Monte Conner, Markus Staiger and Mark Palmer

Today, there is very exciting news in the Heavy Music world! Markus Steiger (Owner of NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS) has joined forces with former ROADRUNNER RECORDS executives Monte Connet (former A & R at RR) and Mark Palmer (former Managing Director at RR) to create NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT.

The NEW record label will announce its first signings in the coming months and share most major operations with the existing U.S. branch of NUCLEAR BLAST.

"I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Metal veterans Monte Conner and Mark Palmer to the Nuclear Blast team. I am continually striving to strengthen Nuclear Blast on all fronts as a worldwide force, and with the addition of Monte and Mark, I feel we just took major steps in two key territories."- Markus Steiger

Who is Monte Conner?

Monte Conner was ROADRUNNER RECORDS' Senior Vice President of A&R. He single handily shaped the sound of 90's Heavy Music. Here are some of the artists that Monte either discovered and/or signed:

- Annihilator
- Biohazard
- Brujeria
- Jerry Cantrell
- Cavalera Conspiracy
- Chimaira
- Coal Chamber
- Cynic
- Death
- Deicide
- DevilDriver
- Fear Factory
- Gojira
- Gorguts
- Life of Agony
- Machine Head
- Malevolent Creation
- Murderdolls
- Nailbomb
- Obituary
- Pestilence
- Porcupine Tree
- Rush
- Sepultura
- Slipknot
- Solitude Aeturnus
- Soulfly
- Stone Sour
- Storm Corrosion
- Suffocation
- Times of Grace
- Trivium
- Type O Negative

"What Markus Staiger and his incredibly dedicated staff have built over the last 25 years is quite an achievement, and it has all happened almost concurrently with my time at Roadrunner Records. I am very pleased to align myself with a team of loyal, hard-working people and am looking forward to playing my part in the continued evolution and dominance of this worldwide metal powerhouse. I hope to both complement as well as expand on all the great things already happening at Nuclear Blast, especially when it comes to the U.S. market and Nuclear Blast Entertainment. I feel Markus and I can be an unstoppable force in metal and beyond, and with my long-term colleague Mark Palmer also now aboard in the U.K., this already feels like home to me." - Monte Conner

Who is Mark Palmer?

Mark Palmer is a former Roadrunner U.K. managing director. Palmer will open NUCLEAR BLAST's first U.K. office. Palmer had been with Roadrunner almost from the start and had built the U.K. branch of Roadrunner into one of the most respected and successful local record company teams the Metal world has ever seen.

"I am really excited at the prospect of working with the amazing staff at Nuclear Blast and putting together a new team to strongly develop their business and profile in the U.K." - Mark Palmer

Related links:
 Nuclear Blast USA

The End Of A Legacy: Monte Conner Says Good Riddance To Roadrunner Records In A Very KING DIAMOND Way!

As previously reported, ROADRUNNER RECORDS has closed the majority of their European offices. Regarding their U.S. team, some of their top staff members have been dismissed but the U.S. office will remain open. One of the RR workers who we was let go was Monte Conner, the companies Senior Vice President of A&R. A man who single handily shaped the sound of 90's Heavy Music. Here are some of the artists that Monte either discovered and/or signed, and as a result changed the face of Heavy Music forever!


- Annihilator
- Biohazard
- Brujeria
- Jerry Cantrell
- Cavalera Conspiracy
- Chimaira
- Coal Chamber
- Cynic
- Death
- Deicide
- DevilDriver
- Fear Factory
- Gojira
- Gorguts
- Life of Agony
- Machine Head
- Malevolent Creation
- Murderdolls
- Nailbomb
- Obituary
- Pestilence
- Porcupine Tree
- Rush
- Sepultura
- Slipknot
- Solitude Aeturnus
- Soulfly
- Stone Sour
- Storm Corrosion
- Suffocation
- Times of Grace
- Trivium
- Type O Negative

Yesterday, the RR team in New York City visited Monte's office with a special guest - Troy Norr, vocalist for the King Diamond tribute act Them. Enjoy the video below, and continue to enjoy all the classic albums Monte helped bring into existence.



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ROADRUNNER RECORDS' Monte Conner Accepts "Golden God Award" & Gives Farewell Speech - Video Available!

As previously reported, ROADRUNNER RECORDS has closed their UK and Canadian offices. Apparently, their German office will face the same destiny. Regarding their U.S. team, some of their top staff members have been dismissed but the U.S. office will remain open. One of the RR workers who we was let go was Monte Conner, the companies Senior Vice President of A&R. A man who single handily shaped the sound of 90's Heavy Music.

During the recent Metal Hammer "Golden Gods Awards", the label was presented with an award in recognition of their tremendous work within our music. Here is video footage of the moment in which Monte Conner accepted the award in behalf of the ROADRUNNER RECORDS family and gave his farewell speech. This is truly inspiring!



Click here to see the list of winners!

SEPULTURA Single-handily Changed Heavy Music With 'Arise' & Are Still A Force To Be Reckoned With! Images From The "Kairos Tour" Available!

When SEPULTURA released their groundbreaking record 'Arise' on March 20, 1991, the face of Heavy Music was changed forever! "When this album was released it became the biggest seller in Roadrunner history and firmly established both the band and Roadrunner Records", commented Monte Conner (Senior Vice President of A&R for Roadrunner Records). " It is still hands down a Speed/Thrash Metal record but you can hear the beginnings of the modern Sepultura sound that would fully bloom on 'Chaos A.D.' in Max’s more enunciated vocal delivery and his NEW less-is-more lyrical approach (due undoubtedly to his improvements in speaking English). Here, Max is really starting to shine as a powerful Metal singer and band leader. I still think the lobster claws on the cover are cheesy but the fans love that art and it has become an iconic piece. This was the first time that Max worked with Andy Wallace and it was a collaboration that would continue through Soulfly’s 'Primitive' in 1998."

Today, SEPULTURA is still going strong! After various lineup changes, more specifically the departure of brothers and co-founders Max and Iggor Cavalera, the band is still making music and touring the entire planet. Recently, SEPULTURA wrapped up the "North American Kairos Tour" at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. Joining the Kings of Tribal Metal were fellow Brazilian Metallers KRISIUN, as well as the legendary Thrash Metal band DEATH ANGEL. Opening every night of the "Kairos Tour" were new comers HAVOK.

Prior to the show we had the chance to chat with SEPULTURA's legendary guitarist Andreas Kisser. During part one of the conversation, which came to a halt when RAMMSTEIN was suddenly cranked all over the venue, we had the chance to talk to Andreas about the "North American Kairos Tour" and how he and Paolo Jr. have managed to keep the bands legacy intact! Part two is coming soon, so stay tuned!



Here are some KILLER images we captured during the bands terrifying set:

 

Live Photos by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:
Sepultura's Official Site

MAX CAVALERA Talks About The Change In Guard At ROADRUNNER RECORDS!

As previously reported, ROADRUNNER RECORDS may be closing all of their European Offices! And we have been informed that major changes are taking place at their U.S. offices. Here is a statement from MAX CAVALERA (SEPULTURA, SOULFLY & CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) regarding this punch in the stomach to our Heavy Music family!



Related links:
Roadrunner Records