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!

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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

SUFFOCATION Reveal Tracklisting For "Pinnacle of Bedlam"!

 

New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION have unveiled the track listing for their highly anticipated upcoming release, 'Pinnacle of Bedlam'. The album 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.”

'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 produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering was handled this time around 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).

'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is tentatively scheduled for a February 2013 release via Nuclear Blast in North America.

Frank Mullen, front man for New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION, recently gave an interview to Horns Up Rocks that spread very quickly about him no longer performing with the band full time:



We also spoke with bands bassist Derek Boyer about the bands NEW album:



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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

Here Is SUFFOCATION's Demonic Album Cover For 'Pinnacle of Bedlam'!

New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming album, 'Pinnacle of Bedlam'. Artwork was handled this time around by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

“This artwork is a perfect portrayal of our music,” commented bassist Derek Boyer. “The cover depicts lyrical content like ‘scales tip in degradation’ and ‘hooded messenger of death is now set forth, punishment for all.’ Raymond is an absolute BEAST of an artist!”

Added guitarist Guy Marchais:

“The artwork for Pinnacle brings another element to an already brutal album.  Raymond knew exactly what we were looking for and delivered!”
 

The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering was handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' will feature 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.

'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is tentatively scheduled for a February 2013 via Nuclear Blast in North America.


Frank Mullen, front man for New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION, recently gave an interview to Horns Up Rocks that spread very quickly about him no longer performing with the band full time:


We also spoke with bands bassist Derek Boyer about the bands NEW album:



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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION: Brooklyn, NY Show Postponed!

It has been announced that SUFFOCATION's show at Saint Vitus in Brooklyn, NY (which was scheduled for tomorrow November 10th) has been postponed to November 25th. The reason? The bar will be throwing a Sandy benefit tomorrow with Neon Indian, Buke and Gase Walter Schreifels.

SUFFOCATION are currently in the finishing stages of their upcoming new album entitled 'Pinnacle of Bedlam'. The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering of the album is set to be handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' will feature 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.

Frank Mullen, front man for New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION, recently gave an interview to Horns Up Rocks that spread very quickly about him no longer performing with the band full time (HERE is the full article).

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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION Releases Statement Regarding The Future Of Vocalist Frank Mullen In The Band!

Frank Mullen, front man for New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION, recently gave an interview to Horns Up Rocks that spread very quickly about him no longer performing with the band full time (HERE is the full article). SUFFOCATION, including Frank Mullen, have issued the following statements about the interview.

“I am not leaving SUFFOCATION,” commented Mullen. “Massive one month long touring on my side cannot be done anymore though. When the new album is released next year I will be touring as much as possible to support the album as well as the following year in 2014.

"When I was asked that question in the interview (see below) I was taken off guard and didn’t really know what my schedule was going to look like next year and wanted to try and answer. I haven’t given much thought to what our touring schedule would look like since we’ve been in the studio recording the new release. So I’m going to be getting out there as much as I can to support the album and get out there in front of the ones who have supported Suffocation over the years, the true fans. So we are going to be supporting this record as soon as it comes out”

The rest of the band adds:

“We have respected this decision that Frank has made, but by no means does this mean SUFFOCATION will ‘replace’ him with new singer or stop touring. Death metal has been good to us, and we feel fortunate with the success we have achieved. For shows or tours he can’t be a part of there will be a well respected, talented, fill in singer, so we as a band can continue to prosper and bring SUFFOCATION to the fans. Bill Robinson (DECREPIT BIRTH) is a good friend of ours and came through during the European tours when Frank was unable to make the shows, but he was just filling in those two times. The fill-in singer will be announced soon, and we promise that our fans will not be let down. We have been fortunate to make a great living playing music, and are willing to continue to give our fans what they want.”

SUFFOCATION are currently in the finishing stages of their upcoming new album entitled 'Pinnacle of Bedlam'. The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering of the album is set to be handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' will feature 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.



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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION Reacts To Our Interview With Frank Mullen Regarding His Future In The Band!

 
Earlier today, we posted a video interview that we recently conducted with SUFFOCATION's Frank Mullen (the bands front man and vocalist), in which he announced that he will not be touring full time with the band upon the release of their NEW album 'The Pinnacle of Bedlam' (set to be released in February/March of 2013 via Nuclear Blast Records) due to his current commitment with his full time job (HERE is the full article). You can watch the interview below, but here is what Mullen stated during our exclusive interview:

“I can’t really tour full time anymore. So when the album comes out, they’ll probably set up about a month-[long] tour, or something like that, in the States. I’ll only do about two weeks of it. There’ll be a fill-in singer [doing the rest of the shows]. And then I’ll probably do maybe a week, or a week and a half, over in Europe, and then any other touring they do for the rest of the year, will probably have somebody else filling in [on vocals]. I mean, I’ll do, like, spot shows here and there. But unfortunately, as you get older, death metal doesn’t make tons of money, and I’ve got a good job, so… you know, you’ve gotta work. And that’s pretty much what it is. I’m not a kid no more.

“At this point, you’ve gotta start thinking ahead in your life, you’ve gotta start thinking long-term goals and stuff. And unfortunately, death metal, again, it’s not the type of music where you’re gonna make millions and where you can make a really good living on it. I mean, you can have fun with it, and some bands could have a steady life on it, but for the most part, you do it more or less for the fact that that’s what you love — you love death metal and that’s what you play. It’s more or less that than trying to make a living.”

This piece of news, was quickly spread all over the Internet and it obviously reached the SUFFOCATION camp. This is what they had to say regarding this matter:

"Frank, along with the band will be making a statement this week, but this interview was blown way out of proportion and was not meant how it may have sounded or came off. More details to come, and everything will be clarified."



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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION: Frank Mullen's Future In The Band, Hall Of Fame Induction & NEW Album Update!

Death Metallers Suffocation were inducted into the Long Island Hall Of Fame this past Thursday, October 18th! This makes them the most extreme band to ever be inducted into such a legendary place. The Long Island Hall Of Fame ceremony took place at the Paramount Theater in Long Island, and it honored Long Island's rich musical history.

This past Sunday, October 21, a historic event took place in celebration of the bands amazing accomplishment at Club Revolution in Amityville, New York. Joining SUFFOCATION's celebratory concert were Black Anvil, Killjoy, Ground War, Tomorrows Victim, Thracian and Eviseration.

Prior to the bands crushing performance, we chatted with Frank Mullen (the bands front man and vocalist), and he shocked us with the news that he will not be touring full time with the band upon the release of their NEW album 'The Pinnacle of Bedlam' (set to be released in February/March of 2013 via Nuclear Blast Records) due to his current commitment with his full time job. This obviously sucks, but remember that SUFFOCATION already did some touring without Mullen earlier this year, who was replaced by Decrepit Birth’s Bill Robinson.

Additionally, Mullen discussed the band induction into the Long Island Hall Of Fame and how the music scene has changed in the last 25+years. Without further due, here is out exclusive interview with Frank Mullen from SUFFOCATION!

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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION's Long Island Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Show To Take Place Tonight!

Death Metallers Suffocation were inducted into the Long Island Hall Of Fame this past Thursday, October 18th! This makes them the most extreme band to ever be inducted into such a legendary place. The Long Island Hall Of Fame ceremony took place at the Paramount Theater in Long Island, and it honored Long Island's rich musical history.

Today (Sunday, October 21), a massive event will take place in celebration of the bands amazing accomplishment at Ollie's Point in Amityville, New York. Joining SUFFOCATION's celebratory concert will be Black Anvil, Killjoy, Ground War, Tomorrows Victim, Thracian and Eviseration. The cost is $20 and you can score tickets HERE!

In other SUFFOCATION news, the band is currently working on their seventh studio album that is slated for a February/March (2013) release via Nuclear Blast Records.

Here is a recent EXCLUSIVE interview we conducted with SUFFOCATION's Derek Boyer:



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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site
The Crazy Donkey

A Ton Of SUFFOCATION Updates, Including Full NEW Album Details!

New York Death Metal veterans SUFFOCATION are currently in the finishing stages of their upcoming NEW album entitled 'Pinnacle of Bedlam'. The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering of the album is set to be handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' will feature 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.

Bassist Derek Boyer offered the following update:

“The recording process of our NEW album, 'Pinnacle of Bedlam', began Monday, August 13th. We brought in our gear, mic'd up the drum kit, imported tempo maps from our pre-production sessions, then dove right in! The drum tracking came out amazing! Dave Culross killed it! Once I laid down the bass tracks, the foundation of the album was built and was very solid and ready for Terrance and Guy to begin recording guitars, which they have. Thereafter, Frank began working on his vocals. The recording process is just about wrapped up, we just have some tweaking to do before we send it off to get mixed and mastered.”

"The meaning of the album title 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' is the tipping point or most elevated moment as we approach the chaotic climax of this existence,” added guitarist Terrance Hobbs. “The cosmic scale teeters and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. People should expect nothing less than sheer brutality, as we perform together with this incredible line up! We feel this CD will be the best SUFFOCATION album ever to have been released and are confident the fans will love it."

SUFFOCATION are among the inductees for this year's class of the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. The event will be held on October 18 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Tickets to the event can be purchased HERE. A special induction celebration performance will also take place at The Revolution in Amityville, NY on October 21st to give back to the fans for their support.

Pictures from the press conference can be viewed HERE.

Here is a recent EXCLUSIVE interview we conducted with SUFFOCATION's Derek Boyer:



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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION Reveal Details For Hometown "Long Island Hall Of Fame" Concert!

As previously reported, SUFFOCATION will be inducted into the Long Island Hall Of Fame! This makes them the most extreme band to ever be inducted into such a legendary place. The Long Island Hall Of Fame ceremony will take place at the Paramount Theater in Long Island, NY on October 18th for what promises to be a star-studded evening that will honor Long Island's rich musical history. Dee Snider will also be in attendance to receive the Harry Chapin Award.

On Sunday, October 21, a massive event will take place in celebration of the bands amazing accomplishment at Ollie's Point in Amityville, New York. Joining SUFFOCATION's celebratory concert will be Black Anvil, Killjoy, Ground War, Tomorrows Victim, Thracian and Eviseration. The cost is $20 and you can score tickets HERE!

In other SUFFOCATION news, the band is currently working on their seventh studio album that is slated for a February/March (2013) release via Nuclear Blast Records.

Here is a recent EXCLUSIVE interview we conducted with SUFFOCATION's Derek Boyer:



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

Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

SUFFOCATION Reveal NEW Album Details, Discuss Induction Into Long Island Hall Of Fame & More!

As previously reported, SUFFOCATION are hard at work on their seventh studio album that is slated for a February/March (2013) release via Nuclear Blast Records. Additionally, the band will be inducted into the Long Island Hall Of Fame! This makes them the most extreme band to ever be inducted into such a legendary place.

The Long Island Hall Of Fame ceremony will take place at the Paramount Theater in Long Island, NY on October 18th for what promises to be a star-studded evening that will honor Long Island's rich musical history. Dee Snider will also be in attendance to receive the Harry Chapin Award.

On September 11th, we were at OBITUARY's "Carnival Of Death" tour at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City and we noticed that a few members of SUFFOCATION were present to support their friends bands! Thankfully, we had the brilliant idea of "kidnapping" Derek Boyer (bassist) to chat with him about all things SUFFOCATION.

During this EXCLUSIVE interview Boyer reveals the NEW album title, a few song names, he also explains the concept behind the record and how the band feels about being inducted into the Long Island Hall Of Fame. He also announced a special hometown show in order to celebrate this historic event in the bands career! Buckle up, crank it up to 11, and listen up!



Related links:
Suffocation's Official Site

DragonForce Premiere Music Video For "Seasons"!

Today, European Power Metal dynamos DragonForce are bringing you the premiere of the second music video from their NEW album, 'The Power Within' (available now via Roadrunner Records). 'The Power Within', the band's fifth studio album, is the bands first effort with NEW singer Marc Hudson.

"With each of our records, we kind of got more extreme in terms of using wacky keyboard noises and strange sounds," guitarist Sam Totman told Guitar World late last year. "But the new one is almost going back to a more straightforward Metal style."

Here is the premiere of DragonForce's NEW music video for "Seasons"!



Related links:
Official Site of Dragonforce

CROWBAR & DOWN's Kirk Windstein Comments On The Passing Of "Obamacare"!

Today, the Supreme Court in a landmark ruling, upheld President Obama's health care overhaul, including the controversial requirement that most Americans have health insurance.

The court handed Obama a campaign-season victory in rejecting arguments that Congress went too far in requiring Americans to have health insurance or pay a penalty.

Chief Justice John Roberts announced the court's judgment that allows the law to go forward with its aim of covering more than 30 million uninsured Americans. Click here to read more about this breaking story!

Here is what Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down & Kingdom Of Sorrow) had to say about this:

"IF I CAN'T AFFORD HEALTH INSURANCE NOW, BECAUSE UNLIKE HALF OF THE COUNTRY, I ACTUALLY PAY TAXES, HOW IN THE HELL WILL I BE ABLE TO AFFORD IT THEN? WHERE'S MY GOVERNMENT HANDOUT? THIS COUNTRY IS FUCKED!!!"

As previously reported, NOLA's supergroup DOWN is scheduled to release four EP's dubbed as 'Down IV' throughout the next four years. During a recent interview the bands riff meister Kirk Windstein announced that the first EP, which contains six songs, should be out this summer!

“They’re kind of a throwback to what we were doing at the very beginning, on the NOLA record (Down’s 1995 platinum debut). I think the fans are going to love it. Windstein names "Misfortune Teller" as one of his favorite tunes from the upcoming EP.

Down's NEW EP will feature the following songs in no particular order:

- 'Levitation'
- 'Witchtripper'
- 'The Misfortune Teller'
- 'The Curse Is A Lie'
- 'Open Coffins'
- 'This Work Is Timeless'

Related links:
DOWN

PHILIP ANSELMO: "Every damn one of this songs on this NEW EP... we can nail em' suckers live. They're totally made for live!"

Recently, Artisan News conducted an interview with DOWN's Philip Anselmo (vocals) and Patrick Bruders (bassist) at this year's Rock On The Range festival, which took place on the weekend of May 18-20 at the Columbus Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. 

As previously reported, NOLA's supergroup DOWN is scheduled to release four EP's dubbed as 'Down IV' throughout the next four years. During a recent interview the bands riff meister Kirk Windstein announced that the first EP, which contains six songs, should be out this summer! This is what Anselmo had to say about this:

"That's the idea right now, but I think that after you work on a body of music, you need to reload, you need to refresh, you need to clear your head. Get that, digest it, get it out of your system, and then decide what direction you're going to go. It's a good idea and I think we should see it through. But there's no way we can rush it. Because I think if it is a series of four, each one should be unique, and that… We've shown flexibility — we have songs like 'Bury Me In Smoke' and then we have songs like 'Stone The Crow'… acoustic pieces and what-not… We have all that. So we've touched on many, I guess, dynamics, so… I would expect each EP to have its own life."

Down's NEW EP will feature the following songs in no particular order:

- 'Levitation'

- 'Witchtripper'

- 'The Misfortune Teller'

- 'The Curse Is A Lie'

- 'Open Coffins'

- 'This Work Is Timeless'

DOWN US Tour With HAARP & RED FANG:

June:

1 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Culture Room
2 - Tampa, FL - Scion Rock Fest 

Related links:

DOWN

Philip Anselmo Talks About 'Vulgar Display Of Power', DOWN IV & Solo Album!

Philip Anselmo is a non stop music machine. When he is not busy with his supergroup DOWN, he is taking care of business at Housecore Records (Anselmo's label). Somehow, he also has time to create NEW music via his various side projects. Recently,  Loudwire.com chatted with PANTERA's frontman to talk about the 20th anniversary reissue of 'Vulgar Display Of Power' (available now), as well as the new series of EP's by DOWN. He also broke the news about his NEW solo project. Here are some excerpts of the interview.

“We just finished an EP, yes,” Anselmo told Loudwire.” That is done. It’s mastered, done, finished. I’m waiting on Pepper [Keenan's] artwork so I can take a good look at that. We’ll be doing a short [tour] run … this month. 10 days out in tertiary markets, to get our sea legs under us, so we can be ready for touring this fall. Expect that record no later mid-summer or early, early, early fall at the f—ing latest.”

He acknowledged that reports on a series of DOWN EPs “is a bunch of talk and f—ing ideas. They are good ideas, nonetheless. DOWN, the way I describe it, it is a genre band. When you are in a genre band, there are rules. There are borders you cannot cross. You have to be true to the genre itself. It is a subgenre within a subgenre within a subgenre. Southern Black Sabbath slash doom slash a million different things but it’s really one thing. As for the EPs, the other material, we’ve spoken about, this, that, the other, but as far as sitting down and doing it, we only have one in the can.”

About his solo album: “My solo record is recorded and has one more mix to go,” he said. The project will be called, simply, Philip H. Anselmo, and the album title is ‘Walk Through Exits Only'. It is the most deadly motherf—ing thing I have done. I cannot wait for people to hear it. If you like what I do or what I have done, this might be on of your up and coming favorites. I found a guitar player that is just out of his mind. I’ve actually known him for a long time, as long as Dime. Dime gave his respect to him, as well, and he is a great, sweet guy.”

Down's NEW EP will feature the following songs in no particular order:

- 'Levitation'
- 'Witchtripper'
- 'The Misfortune Teller'
- 'The Curse Is A Lie'
- 'Open Coffins'
- 'This Work Is Timeless'

DOWN US Tour With HAARP & RED FANG:

May:

18 - Broussard, LA - The Station
19 - Huntsville, AL - The Crossroads
20 - Columbus, OH - Rock On The Range
21 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
23 - Little Rock, AR - Juanitas
25 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre
26 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
27 - Shreveport, LA - Municipal Auditorium
29 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
30 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm

June:

1 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Culture Room
2 - Tampa, FL - Scion Rock Fest

Related links:
DOWN

NOLA's Down To Kick Off US Tour Tonight In Louisiana With Haarp & RED FANG!

Philip Anselmo's supergroup DOWN are ready to get on stage and do what they do best: bring back the days in which bands took names on stage night after night. The NOLA musical export will be kicking off their US Tour tonight at The Station in Broussard, Lousiana. Joining DOWN will be haarp and RED FANG!

As previously announced, the first six-song EP will be released this summer! The first of a four EP series, heralds the sound of DOWN going back to its roots, with influences from BLACK SABBATH, SAINT VITUS and WITCHFINDER GENERAL, is described by Anselmo as "a very pure Doom Metal record."

DOWN's NEW EP will feature the following songs in no particular order:

- 'Levitation'
- 'Witchtripper'
- 'The Misfortune Teller'
- 'The Curse Is A Lie'
- 'Open Coffins'
- 'This Work Is Timeless'

DOWN US Tour With HAARP & RED FANG:

May:

18 - Broussard, LA - The Station
19 - Huntsville, AL - The Crossroads
20 - Columbus, OH - Rock On The Range
21 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
23 - Little Rock, AR - Juanitas
25 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre
26 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
27 - Shreveport, LA - Municipal Auditorium
29 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
30 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm

June:

1 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Culture Room
2 - Tampa, FL - Scion Rock Fest

Related links:
DOWN

DOWN To Release First Of Four EP's On ______________! Song Names Revealed!

As previously reported, NOLA's supergroup DOWN is scheduled to release four EP's dubbed as 'Down IV' throughout the next four years. During a recent interview the bands riff meister Kirk Windstein announced that the first EP, which contains six songs, should be out this summer!

“They’re kind of a throwback to what we were doing at the very beginning, on the NOLA record (Down’s 1995 platinum debut). I think the fans are going to love it. Windstein names "Misfortune Teller" as one of his favorite tunes from the upcoming EP.

Down's NEW EP will feature the following songs in no particular order:

- 'Levitation'
- 'Witchtripper'
- 'The Misfortune Teller'
- 'The Curse Is A Lie'
- 'Open Coffins'
- 'This Work Is Timeless'

DOWN US Tour With HAARP & RED FANG:

May:

18 - Broussard, LA - The Station
19 - Huntsville, AL - The Crossroads
20 - Columbus, OH - Rock On The Range
21 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
23 - Little Rock, AR - Juanitas
25 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy Theatre
26 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
27 - Shreveport, LA - Municipal Auditorium
29 - Pensacola, FL - Vinyl Music Hall
30 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm

June:

1 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Culture Room
2 - Tampa, FL - Scion Rock Fest 

Related links:
DOWN

Mother's Day Just Got Heavier Thanks To SHADOWS FALL! NEW Song "Save Yourself" Streaming Now!

New England Metallers SHADOWS FALL are unleashing their NEW studio album entitled 'Fire From The Sky' on May 15 via Razor & Tie. In celebration of the bands next sonic assault, here is yet another NEW song. This one is called "Save Yourself" and it crushes! Check it out now!



The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. Today, the good folks over at Metal Sucks are premiering a NEW song entitled "The Uknown" (link below).

Here is the track listing for 'Fire From The Sky':

01. The Unknown
02. Divide And Conquer
03. Weight Of The World
04. Nothing Remains
05. Fire From The Sky
06. Save Your Soul
07. Blind Faith
08. Lost Within
09. Walk The Edge
10. The Wasteland

Shadows Fall is currently on tour with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder.  Here are the remaining tour dates.

- 05.13.12: New York, NY at Gramercy Theatre
- 05.15.12: Pontiac, MI at The Crofoot Ballroom
- 05.16.12: Dayton, OH at McGuffy's House of Rock
- 05.17.12: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
- 05.19.12: Denver, CO at Summit Music Hall
- 05.21.12: Sacramento,CA at Ace of Spades
- 05.22.12: San Francisco,CA at Regency Ballroom
- 05.23.12: Santa Ana, CA at Yost Theater

Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

Listen To "The Unknown", A NEW Song By SHADOWS FALL!

As previously reported, New England Metallers Shadows Fall are gearing up for the release of their seventh studio album entitled 'Fire From The Sky', set released on May 8th via Razor & Tie records. The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album. Today, the good folks over at Metal Sucks are premiering a NEW song entitled "The Uknown" (link below).

Here is the track listing for 'Fire From The Sky':

01. The Unknown
02. Divide And Conquer
03. Weight Of The World
04. Nothing Remains
05. Fire From The Sky
06. Save Your Soul
07. Blind Faith
08. Lost Within
09. Walk The Edge
10. The Wasteland

Click here to listen to SHADOWS FALLS' NEW Song "The Unknown"

Shadows Fall will be joining forces with Fear Factory, The Browning, The Devasted, and Legacy Of Disorder.  The tour kicks off in San Antonio, Texas on May 1. The complete list of dates are:

- 5/01/2012: Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
- 5/02/2012: Trees – Dallas, TX
- 5/03/2012: Scout Bar – Houston, TX
- 5/05/2012: State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
- 5/06/2012: Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 5/07/2012: Masquerade, Atlanta, GA (NEW)
- 5/09/2012: Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
- 5/10/2012: Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- 5/11/2012: Wally’s Pub – Hampton Beach, NH
- 5/12/2012: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
- 5/13/2012: Sonar – Baltimore, MD
- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)
- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)
- 5/01/2012: Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
- 5/02/2012: Trees – Dallas, TX
- 5/03/2012: Scout Bar – Houston, TX
- 5/05/2012: State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
- 5/06/2012: Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- 5/07/2012: Masquerade, Atlanta, GA (NEW)
- 5/09/2012: Ziggy’s – Winston-Salem, NC
- 5/10/2012: Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
- 5/11/2012: Wally’s Pub – Hampton Beach, NH
- 5/12/2012: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
- 5/13/2012: Sonar – Baltimore, MD
- 5/15/2012: McGuffy's House Of Rock – Dayton, OH (NEW)
- 5/16/2012: The Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
- 5/17/2012: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL (NEW)
- 5/20/2012: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
- 5/23/2012: Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA (NEW)

Related links:
Official Site of Shadows Fall
Shadows Fall on MySpace

Cam Pipes From Of 3 Inches Of Blood Talks About NEW Album 'Long Live Heavy Metal' At Metalliance!

The wait is over! Canadian Metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD released their NEW studio album 'Long Live Heavy Metal', last week via Century Media Records. 'Long Live Heavy Metal' is the the fifth musical chapter from a band that is considered one of the best Canadian Metal exports when it comes to Heavy Music.

Recently, we had the chance to chat with 3IOB's singer Cam Pipes at the "Metalliance Tour" in New York City. During the  conversation, he discussed the production process behind the bands NEW  album 'Long Live Heavy Metal', having Byron Stroud (ex-FEAR FACTORY, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) as a permanent member of the band, the bands touring plans for 2012, and the "Metalliance Tour".  Watch it, share it, and go see 3 Inches Of Blood live!



Metalliance Tour, featuring Dying Fetus, DevilDriver, The Faceless, Job For A Cowboy, 3 Inches Of Blood, Impending Doom, and Wretched (Remaining tour dates).

- 4/05: Oakland, CA @ The Pound- 4/06: Hollywood, CA @ The Music Box
- 4/07: Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theater
- 4/09: Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
- 4/10: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
- 4/11: Des Moines, IA @ 7 Flags Event Center
- 4/13: Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theater
- 4/15: Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater
- 4/16: Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
- 4/19: Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
- 4/20: Austin, TX @ Emo's East
- 4/21: Houston, TX @ House Of Blues

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

Related links:
Metalliance Tour
3 Inches Of Blood on MySpace