THINNING THE HERD Are Streaming Their NEW Album 'Freedom From The Known'

Talk about persevering! Last year, right after THINNING THE HERD completed the recording sessions for their NEW album 'Freedom From The Known', their drummer Rick Cimato passed away after being involved in a massive car accident (Details HERE). After contemplating retirement, the band decided to move forward and to release their unique blend of music.

TTH recorded the album with acclaimed producer Steve Albini (NIRVANA) last summer and it was not an easy task. Here is what the bands leader Gavin Spielman had to say about presenting the massed with 'Freedom From The Known'.

"This record (Freedom From the Known) was written over several years, after going through a bunch of friendships and lineup changes – I knew I had to create a record reflecting my acceptance of working alone in music, in becoming a bandleader and not a team member. After a trip to Alaska in 2011, I found I had written Freedom From the Known – and came back hopeful to record with Steve Albini – I was already booking a tour, when the band fell apart.

My drummer Ben decided it was time to go back to school, while my bassist Nick – (who is one of the most amazing guitarists in New York, and now plays in the L.I. band Moontooth), who was just filling in and wound up staying for 2 years – got swept up by a Brooklyn Hipster band for a European tour. That night I went out drinking and met Wes – who has been playing Bass for TTH since, he also mixed the record. The next day Rick Cimato called me knowing I was looking for a drummer – and TTH 2.0 was formed. It was that easy, I did not sweat over the lineup change – and subsequently opened myself up to record Freedom From the Known with inspiration – with people who wanted to play it. All the music was already written by the time Rick and Wes entered the band – and this makes me proud to be able to create something worthy of other peoples time and money.

When we finished recording and mastering Rick died. I was going to pull the plug – but the record and my love for life pulled me to completing this thing. The message in this record, before Rick died – was to engage the Unknown, to go the path not usually taken. I trust in light and sound, in music and love, as well as darkness and death – and hope to put this into the music.

Since then we have moved on – Wes is still playing bass, and Garth Macaleavey is on drums. Garth also plays guitar and writes music. One funny thing is – Garths old bassist was also pilfered – by the same hipster that took mine.

The band sounds better than ever now. The live shows and rehearsals are super tight. I am looking forward to this being the final shift in rolls – and the best lineup possible."

Listen to 'Freedom From The Known' HERE!

Related links:
Thinning The Herd
Rick Cimato's memorial page

New York Metallers LIES BENEATH Are Hiring!

Our good friends from LIES BENEATH are currently seeking for a NEW lead guitarist. From our personal experience, not only are the LIES BENEATH boys a really talented group of cool guys but they also take their band very seriously. They always deliver the goods while on stage, and are usually the first band to arrive at the shows that they are part of. With that said, only contact them if you are serious about your music.

“Lies Beneath is officially looking to hire a NEW lead guitarist. Since this past summer, we’ve been writing NEW material and have begun to focus our sights on our next full-length record. We feel that the NEW songs represent a shift in our consciousness, as well as the next step in our evolution as a band. The songs are heavier, grittier, and take a few more risks than the material on our last record. We’re looking not only for a versatile guitarist who will compliment our sound, but someone like-minded who will join us on the journey ahead. We’ll be holding auditions, most likely on a case-by-case basis. Our goal is to have someone NEW join the ranks by this spring, in time for us to begin tracking the NEW material, which is already in pre-production.”

- Nick Serr (vocals)

Contact the band HERE! 



Related links:
LIES BENEATH's Official Site 

THINNING THE HERD To Hold Memorial For Rick Cimato Tomorrow; Band Debuts A Batch Of NEW Songs!

Rick Cimato, drummer for NYC stoner metal outfit THINNING THE HERD and previously of Locked In A Vacancy, was tragically killed over the holidays in a car crash. Cimato was on his way home from visiting relatives in Maine, when the head-on collision took place in Connecticut. More info HERE!

Last week THINNING THE HERD founder Gavin Spielman issued the following statement via the band’s Facebook page about Cimato’s passing: “Being in a band is about being friends. In shock and in tears over the loss of my friend and bandmate, I have to think of the band. I named the band THINNING THE HERD when my father Steven A. Spielman passed, to cope with the loss. Rick would want me to keep writing for Thinning the Herd. If stop, I would not be doing his legacy service. His drumming on the new record is some of the best rock I have heard, and I want you guys to hear it. Thank god for this guy, what a gift as a friend, brother and band mate. For anyone who jams with others, anyone who lets another into that higher conscious world - you might understand the depth of how one can integrate and nurture the spirit.”

Cimato’s distraught bandmates have set up a memorial for their fallen brother, set to take place this Sunday, January 6th at The Grand Victory [245 Grand St., Brooklyn] at 6pm. The memorial will be hosted by members of Gods Green Earth, Locked in a Vacancy, Nassau Chainsaw, Hickory Hawkins and of course the remaining members of THINNING THE HERD. Full info is available HERE.

This special gathering will also serve as the public’s first listen to the newly-completed THINNING THE HERD album 'Freedom From The Known'. The trio recorded the album with acclaimed producer Steve Albini (NIRVANA) over the Summer, and have just wrapped up the mastering on the album. Previously slated for a late 2012 release, the album will now be released on February 5th via Saint Marks Records.







Related links:
Thinning The Herd
Rick Cimato's memorial page

Rick Cimato: Video Footage Of His Last Performance With THINNING THE HERD At HORNS UP ROCKS' "Holiday Tribute Show To Dimebag Darrell & The Victims Of Hurricane Sandy"!

As previously reported, the New York City Heavy Music scene was struck with tragedy when news surfaced of the tragic passing of Rick Cimato of THINNING THE HERD (formerly of GODS GREEN EARTH and NASSAU CHAINSAW, among others). Yesterday morning, according to state police, Rick was involved in a head on collision that took his life as well as the life of Michael Heeks (who was driving the other car).

Reportedly, Heeks, 22, of Mansfield, was driving a 2011 Honda Accord northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 15 just after 2 a.m. when he hit a 2004 Hyundai Elantra head on near exit 66, by the Meriden town line with Wallingford. Heeks' car rolled over and landed upside down in the median.

Rick's brother Nicholas Cimato, 47, of New York City, and his girlfriend Ashley Robinson, 30, of Brooklyn, New York, both survived the crash and are expected to leave the hospital soon. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Here is video footage of Rick's very last performance with THINNING THE HERD HORNS UP ROCKS' "Holiday Tribute Show To Dimebag Darrell & The Victims Of Hurricane Sandy":



Related links:
Thinning The Herd
Rick Cimato's memorial page

Tragedy Strikes The New York Metal Scene: Rick Cimato From THINNING THE HERD/GODS GREEN EARTH Passes Away During The Holiday Weekend!

Hey guys, Jö Schüftan here. I hope you all had a GREAT holiday weekend and that in 2013 all of your dreams come true!

It is with a very heavy heart that I need to break some very sad news, which I hate to do (but it is part of the "job"). My good friend Gavin Spielman, frontman from THINNING THE HERD, has posted the following message regarding the passing away of his best friend and drummer Rick Cimato:

"I just found out my best friend and drummer Rick was killed in a car accident this weekend.

"I don't think I can continue with Thinning the Herd anymore."

- Gavin

RECENT UPDATES: 

"Rick was in an auto accident last night... he did not survive it. His brother Nick and Ashley are both in surgery. Pray for all, I am devastated by his loss." - Marian Cimato (family member)

"Rick Cimato, my old roommate, band mate, and friend was killed yesterday in a car accident coming home from his Moms in Maine. Somewhere in CT a 22yr old was driving north in the southbound lane. Head on collision. His gf Ashe and brother Tony are in hospital in surgery due to severe injuries." - Jason Madrock

"Ashley is OK. She broke her left eye socket and ruptured spleen, but is OK. Nick is also out of surgery and is going to be fine." - Posted on Rick Cimato's memorial page

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Via NBC:

According to state police, Michael Heeks, 22, of Mansfield, was driving a 2011 Honda Accord northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 15 just after 2 a.m. when he hit a 2004 Hyundai Elantra head on near exit 66, by the Meriden town line with Wallingford.

Heeks' car rolled over and landed upside down in the median.

Heeks died in the crash, as did the driver of the Hyundai, 37-year-old Patrick Cimato, of Lisbon Falls, Maine. Cimato was driving in the proper direction when he was hit by the car driven by Heeks, police said.

Cimato's two passengers, Nicholas Cimato, 47, of New York City, and Ashley Robinson, 30, of Brooklyn, New York, both survived the crash.
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Please take a moment to send Rick, his family, his friends, and his band mates in both THINNING THE HERD and GODS GREEN EARTH, the most rocking positive vibes!

I was honored to have had Rick perform his very last show at the Horns Up Rocks' "Holiday Tribute Show For Dimebag Darrell and the victims of Hurricane Sandy" with THINNING THE HERD, and I will personally never forget how he was the first person I ran into when I arrived at The Trash Bar that Saturday, December 8th. ROCK IN PEACE brother and see you on the other side!

Recently, THINNING THE HERD unfurled a brand NEW self-released video from their pending third full-length, 'Freedom From The Known', the album recorded over the Summer by Steve Albini (NIRVANA).

With February 2, 2013, now confirmed as the street date for 'Freedom From The Known', THINNING THE HERD’s psychedelic self-released video for the opening track from the album, “Never Wanted,” brings some fun and shame and good old fashioned filth back to Rock without a dribble of pretentiousness. Stated Stoner/Rock/Metal portal The Obelisk about the NEW visual depiction of the track: “Some videos just have it all, man. Drug innuendo, psychedelic booty dancing, a swirling drummer, tripped out ’90s-type digital effects, Orange stacks, the Buddha. The list goes on.”

Watch the video here:



Related links:
Thinning The Herd

SEIZURE CRYPT: Psycho NYC Crossover Crew Self-Release NEW Album - Full Stream Available!

Queens, NYC-based crossover commandos SEIZURE CRYPT have recently released their latest full-length, 'You've Been Had!', the band's fourth self-released full-length since their 2004 inception.

SEIZURE CRYPT's D.I.Y. ethos and diehard self-promotion has done them well over the years, the band having played over 100 self-booked shows and having received hundreds of reviews from international media on their own. Their rambunctious live shows always involve costumes, combat and quite a bit of property destruction by the band's dueling vocalists. The newest addition to the band's ever-expanding discography, 'You've Been Had!' rages with a dozen NEW tracks in under twenty-six minutes, which attempt to harness their most off-kilter, high-octane brew of Punk, Hardcore, speed Metal and utter lunacy at its most energetic yet. After posting the album for sale digitally in March of this year, SEIZURE CRYPT have just recently pressed 'You've Been Had!' onto CD, once again and as always making it available via their own 316 Productions.

Stream the whole goddamn album at SEIZURE CRYPT's Bandcamp page below.


You've Been Had! Track Listing:

1. Supernatural Intro
2. Bigger Than Politics
3. Spastic Summer
4. One Way
5. Don't Blink
6. M.I.K.Y. (Medical Industry Killing You)
7. Dark Black and Blue
8. Born And Bred
9. Seizure Crypt vs. The Devil
10. Chompin' At The Bit
11. Six Loose Ends
12. Not For Everyone

Stay tuned as SEIZURE CRYPT announce their next round of regional gigs throughout the Summer and onward.

Related links:
Official site of Seizure Crypt
Seizure Crypt on Bandcamp
Seizure Crypt on MySpace
Sezure Crypt on Twitter

NY Metallers SLAM ONE DOWN Need YOUR Help - EPIC Rewards Available!

For the past 3 years, SLAM ONE DOWN has worked long and hard to create the music you’ll hear on their first full length album: 'Who Really Wants to Live Forever'. These are the anthems they’ve performed all over the Tri-state area; the songs that hundreds of necks have banged to and funneled beers with.
 
Since day one, the SLAM ONE DOWN boys have poured out energy and passion into being the best and heaviest band they can be. And now, with the debut of their full-length album, they’re asking for your help in making their dreams a reality. By donating to their Kickstarter campaign, you’ll help fund cost of the production of the record; the printing of the CDs in hard-copy format; the radio marketing campaign that will get their music played all over the United States and beyond; the production of the merchandise that goes along with the record; and their very first music video. You’ll play a major role in making SLAM ONE DOWN a force to be reckoned with, all over the world!

If you have never seen SLAM ONE DOWN live, we personally invite you to come check them out at Fontanas Bar in New York City on June 15th at the next Horns Up Rocks! event: "3 MeTal Birthdays, 5 Bands, 1 Pit! We will be celebrating J.R. Gurrieri's birthday, so come on down! RSVP here!

Note: If you contribute to SLAM ONE DOWN's Kickstarter campaign your name will be on the VIP list!



Related links:
Click here to contribute to SLAM ONE DOWN's Kickstarter Campaign!
Slam One Down on Facebook
Slam One Down's Official Site
Slam One Down on Reverbnation

NY Metallers LEFT IN RUINS To Perform With TRIVIUM - Discount Tickets Available!

LEFT IN RUINS are famous for always delivering a crushing display of brutal Metal filled with very technical guitar parts and grooving positive energy! On Thursday, May 3rd, the band will be sharing the stage with Floridian Metallers TRIVIUM at The Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, New York.

The band has discount tickets for sale at $18 each. Get tickets directly from LEFT IN RUINS to avoid paying online service charges and convenience fees, support local Metal and get tickets directly from the band! Email Jaymz of LEFT IN RUINS for tickets: jwd6090@aol.com

Buy two tickets and get a FREE copy of Left In Ruins 2008 debut album 'Straight Out Of Hell' (produced by Billy Graziadei of Biohazard).

Show is all ages, Doors open at 6:00 PM!



Related links:
Left In Ruins On Facebook
Email Jaymz of LEFT IN RUINS for tickets: jwd6090@aol.com
Follow Left In Ruins on Twitter

A Pale Horse Named Death To Stream Brooklyn, New York Show LIVE!

A Pale Horse Named Death are kicking of 2012 with a special hometown show in Brooklyn, NY at The Knitting Factory. The show which will take place tomorrow (Friday, January 6th), will also be streaming in full courtesy of APHND, The Knitting Factory and LiveStream.com. The Live Stream of the concert can be accessed at the link below.

In other APHND news, the band has parted ways with guitarist Bobby Hambel, and has announced a replacement. Frontman Sal Abruscato commented about the lineup change.

"Due to conflicting schedules with Biohazard, Bobby Hambel is unable to tour any further with A Pale Horse Named Death. We wish Bobby and Biohazard all the great success they deserve on their upcoming release in January 2012. Eddie Heedles has been chosen as the new replacement for Bobby. Eddie is a shredding guitarist who has worked with the likes of Corey Glover (Living Colour), T.M. Stevens, Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Sekond Skyn and The White Chocolate Experience."



APHND is the brainchild of Brooklyn, NY native Sal Abruscato, and sounds like Alice in Chains mysteriously sneaking up behind Type O Negative with a butcher knife while being filmed for a future episode of "Law & Order".

"And Hell Will Follow Me" is available in three different formats: Digipak CD, 2 LP Set and digital download. The 2 LP Set comes on 180 gram vinyl and also includes a copy of the CD. In addition the 2 LP set features an LP exclusive bonus track: "Pickup Truck". Order the album HERE.

One-off Show:

- January 6, 2012 in Brooklyn, NY at The Knitting Factory.

"Hell Across Europe" 2012 Headlining Tour:

- 11 Jan Vienna, AUSTRIA, Szene Wein
- 12 Jan Munich, GERMANY, Backstage
- 13 Jan Zurich, SWITZERLAND, Werk 21
- 14 Jan Novara, ITALY, Rock N Roll Arena
- 15 Jan Stuttgart, GERMANY, Die Röhre
- 17 Jan Wiesbaden, GERMANY, Schlachthof
- 18 Jan Cologne, GERMANY, Underground
- 20 Jan Dublin, IRELAND, The Pint
- 21 Jan Belfast, N. IRELAND, Spring & Airbrake
- 22 Jan Manchester, ENGLAND, Moho Live
- 24 Jan Wrexham, WALES, Central Station
- 25 Jan Wolverhampton, ENGLAND, Slade Rooms
- 27 Jan London, ENGLAND, The Borderline
- 29 Jan Antwerp, BELGIUM, Trix
- 31 Jan Copenhagen, DENMARK, The Rock
- 01 Feb Hamburg, GERMANY, Logo
- 02 Feb Kerkrade, NETHERLANDS, Rock Temple
- 03 Feb Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS, Melkweg
- 04 Feb Bielefeld, GERMANY, The Forum
- 05 Feb Saarbrucken, GERMANY, Garage Club
- 07 Feb Berlin, GERMANY, White Trash
- 10 Feb Warsaw, POLAND, Progresja
- 11 Feb Wroclaw, POLAND, Firlej
- 12 Feb Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, Exit-US

LIVE - Line Up:

- Sal Abruscato (Life Of Agony), Guitar & Vocals
- Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Seventh Void), Drums
- Matt Brown (Supermassiv, Seventh Void), Guitar
- Eddie Heedles, Guitar
- Eric Morgan, Bass

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

Related links:
Click here to access APHND's Live Stream of their hometown show in Brooklyn, NY
Click here to purchase tickets for APHND's Brooklyn, NY show
Click here to order A Pale Horse Named Death's "And Hell Follow Me"
Click here to get A Pale Horse Named Death's iPhone app
A Pale Horse Named Death
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A Pale Horse Named Death To Stream Brooklyn, New York Show!

A Pale Horse Named Death are kicking of 2012 with a special hometown show in Brooklyn, NY at The Knitting Factory. The show which will take place January 6th, will also be streaming in full courtesy of APHND, The Knitting Factory and LiveStream.com. Tickets can be purchased at the link below. The Live Stream of the concert will can be accessed at http://www.livestream.com/theknitbrooklyn on the day of the show.

In other APHND news, the band has parted ways with guitarist Bobby Hambel, and has announced a replacement. Frontman Sal Abruscato commented about the lineup change.

"Due to conflicting schedules with Biohazard, Bobby Hambel is unable to tour any further with A Pale Horse Named Death. We wish Bobby and Biohazard all the great success they deserve on their upcoming release in January 2012. Eddie Heedles has been chosen as the new replacement for Bobby. Eddie is a shredding guitarist who has worked with the likes of Corey Glover (Living Colour), T.M. Stevens, Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Sekond Skyn and The White Chocolate Experience."



APHND's debut album "And Hell Will Follow Me" was named #6 on Revolver Magazine's Top 20 Albums of 2011. Not stopping there "And Hell Will Follow Me" also grabbed the number 6 spot on Germany's Laut.de. (Laut.de is one of the biggest German alternative/rock/mainstream music websites in Germany).

A Pale Horse Named Death is the brainchild of Brooklyn, NY native Sal Abruscato, and sounds like Alice in Chains mysteriously sneaking up behind Type O Negative with a butcher knife while being filmed for a future episode of "Law & Order".

"And Hell Will Follow Me" is available in three different formats: Digipak CD, 2 LP Set and digital download. The 2 LP Set comes on 180 gram vinyl and also includes a copy of the CD. In addition the 2 LP set features an LP exclusive bonus track: "Pickup Truck".

Order "And Hell Follow Me" below.

One-off Show:

- January 6, 2012 in Brooklyn, NY at The Knitting Factory.

"Hell Across Europe" 2012 Headlining Tour:

- 11 Jan Vienna, AUSTRIA, Szene Wein
- 12 Jan Munich, GERMANY, Backstage
- 13 Jan Zurich, SWITZERLAND, Werk 21
- 14 Jan Novara, ITALY, Rock N Roll Arena
- 15 Jan Stuttgart, GERMANY, Die Röhre
- 17 Jan Wiesbaden, GERMANY, Schlachthof
- 18 Jan Cologne, GERMANY, Underground
- 20 Jan Dublin, IRELAND, The Pint
- 21 Jan Belfast, N. IRELAND, Spring & Airbrake
- 22 Jan Manchester, ENGLAND, Moho Live
- 24 Jan Wrexham, WALES, Central Station
- 25 Jan Wolverhampton, ENGLAND, Slade Rooms
- 27 Jan London, ENGLAND, The Borderline
- 29 Jan Antwerp, BELGIUM, Trix
- 31 Jan Copenhagen, DENMARK, The Rock
- 01 Feb Hamburg, GERMANY, Logo
- 02 Feb Kerkrade, NETHERLANDS, Rock Temple
- 03 Feb Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS, Melkweg
- 04 Feb Bielefeld, GERMANY, The Forum
- 05 Feb Saarbrucken, GERMANY, Garage Club
- 07 Feb Berlin, GERMANY, White Trash
- 10 Feb Warsaw, POLAND, Progresja
- 11 Feb Wroclaw, POLAND, Firlej
- 12 Feb Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, Exit-US

LIVE - Line Up:

- Sal Abruscato (Life Of Agony), Guitar & Vocals
- Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Seventh Void), Drums
- Matt Brown (Supermassiv, Seventh Void), Guitar
- Eddie Heedles, Guitar
- Eric Morgan, Bass

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

Related links:
Click here to purchase tickets for APHND's Brooklyn, NY show
Click here to order A Pale Horse Named Death's "And Hell Follow Me"
Click here to get A Pale Horse Named Death's iPhone app
A Pale Horse Named Death
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Sal Abruscato Discusses A Pale Horse Named Death's Success & Announces Brooklyn Show!

Last Friday, December 9th, we had the privilege of catching the hometown debut show of A Pale Horse Named Death. The event took place at The Studio at Webster Hall in New York City and it was an unforgettable night. Sal Abruscato was joined by drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative and Seventh Void), guitarist/vocalist Matt Brown (Seventh Void), and bassist Eric Morgan. The band's stage show was flawless, and they collectively sounded tighter than a virgin. If you haven't checked out A Pale Horse Named Death out, you are punishing your ears.

Right after the bands face melting session, we had the chance to once again interview Sal Abuscato. This time he talked about the band's success in 2011, as well as what's in store for A Pale Horse Named Death in 2012. Here is what went down.



A Pale Horse Named Death recently announced that their first ever European headlining tour will take place in early 2012. Dates are listed below. Before they head out on their European trek, the band will be performing a one-off show at Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, New York. The event is scheduled to take place on January 6, 2012.

In other A Pale Horse Named Death news, "And Hell Will Follow Me" has been named #6 on Revolver Magazine's Top 20 Albums of 2011. Not stopping there "And Hell Will Follow Me" also grabbed the number 6 spot on Germany's Laut.de. (Laut.de is one of the biggest German Alternative/Rock/mainstream music websites in Germany.) "And Hell Will Follow Me" is available in three different formats: Digipak CD, 2 LP Set and digital download. The 2 LP Set comes on 180 gram vinyl and also includes a copy of the CD. In addition the 2 LP set features an LP exclusive bonus track: "Pickup Truck".

Order "And Hell Follow Me" below.

One-off Show:

- January 6, 2012 in Brooklyn, NY at The Knitting Factory.

"Hell Across Europe" 2012 Headlining Tour:

- 11 Jan Vienna, AUSTRIA, Szene Wein
- 12 Jan Munich, GERMANY, Backstage
- 13 Jan Zurich, SWITZERLAND, Werk 21
- 14 Jan Novara, ITALY, Rock N Roll Arena
- 15 Jan Stuttgart, GERMANY, Die Röhre
- 17 Jan Wiesbaden, GERMANY, Schlachthof
- 18 Jan Cologne, GERMANY, Underground
- 20 Jan Dublin, IRELAND, The Pint
- 21 Jan Belfast, N. IRELAND, Spring & Airbrake
- 22 Jan Manchester, ENGLAND, Moho Live
- 24 Jan Wrexham, WALES, Central Station
- 25 Jan Wolverhampton, ENGLAND, Slade Rooms
- 27 Jan London, ENGLAND, The Borderline
- 29 Jan Antwerp, BELGIUM, Trix
- 31 Jan Copenhagen, DENMARK, The Rock
- 01 Feb Hamburg, GERMANY, Logo
- 02 Feb Kerkrade, NETHERLANDS, Rock Temple
- 03 Feb Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS, Melkweg
- 04 Feb Bielefeld, GERMANY, The Forum
- 05 Feb Saarbrucken, GERMANY, Garage Club
- 07 Feb Berlin, GERMANY, White Trash
- 10 Feb Warsaw, POLAND, Progresja
- 11 Feb Wroclaw, POLAND, Firlej
- 12 Feb Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, Exit-US

LIVE - Line Up:

- Sal Abruscato (Life Of Agony), Guitar & Vocals
- Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Seventh Void), Drums
- Matt Brown (Supermassiv, Seventh Void), Guitar
- Eddie Heedles, Guitar
- Eric Morgan, Bass

When "And Hell With Follow Me" dropped this past June, we had the chance to interview Sal Abruscato at the Official Listening Party at Idle Hands Bar in New York City. Here is what went down:



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

Related links:
Click here to order A Pale Horse Named Death's "And Hell Follow Me"
Click here to get A Pale Horse Named Death's iPhone app
A Pale Horse Named Death
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The Judas Syndrome cover Lady Gaga's "Judas"

New York City thrashers The Judas Syndrome decided to risk their reputation for being a hard hitting band, and to cover the song "Judas" by Pop Queen Lady Gaga. While Heavy Music is all about being open minded to new things, we don't think a band that is looking to get signed should be risking their reputation by covering a Pop song, specially when a handful of other artists have already covered Lady Gaga. Why not be original and cover a Heavy Music classic and add a unique flavor to it? Or taking a wise risk like Resolution 15 did when they covered U2's "Sunday Bloody Sunday" and proved that they are phenomenal musicians. Same goes for Slam One Down, who blew everyone's mind at the Horns Up Rocks 1 year anniversary party with their flawless covers of Pantera's "Becoming", ACDC's "Dirty Deeds" and Machine Head's "Davidian".

Some of you may think that we are being too harsh, but the music industry today is not looking for bands that are taking risks without measuring the consequences. Nowadays a record label will only invest in a band that is smart about how they handle their business on and off stage. Our advice to any up and coming band is to think carefully about what you want to represent and what your ultimate goal is. Don't put years of hard work down, by making the wrong moves.

Here is The Judas Syndrome covering the song "Judas" by Lady Gaga:
the judas syndrome - judas by The Judas Syndrome

Now here is also The Judas Syndrome with their original song titled "Death of the Soul":


Related links:
The Judas Syndrome on MySpace
Official site of the Judas Syndrome
The Judas Syndrome

The Judas Syndrome: NY Thrash Metal

You may be thinking that you misread the title of this post. New York Thrash Metal? Many people out there are under the misconception that Thrash Metal is no longer prevalent, specially in New York City. A city known for Hardcore Punk and Hip Hop, but definitely not Thrash Metal. Well, this hasn't stopped this band from going against the grain, something that has been very natural for The Judas Syndrome. So far it has proven to be a very positive move and since the release of their debut album "Underneath Blood Skies", their craft is spreading quickly. We predict a very interesting time for them within the next year.

Their latest album is not only a balls out furious Thrash Metal album, it also represents the power that New York City is known for. The Judas Syndrome features Yankees aficionado Phil Vibez, who is also the former vocalist of Irate. Joining Vibez in his new venture are guitarists Chris Oblivion and Ian "Kunki" Syndrome, bassist Tony Bones, and drummer Tommy "Coney" Warchild. If you know The Judas Syndrome already, you know the impact they leave every time they step on a stage. And if you haven't heard this phenomenal band yet, you will soon!

Within the last few months The Judas Syndrome have been very busy spreading their craft; they have recently opened for legendary bands like Vision Of Disorder, Despised Icon and Nile. The band has also released a phenomenal video for their song "Death of the Soul", which was directed by Frankie Nasso and former God Forbid guitarist Dallas Coyle. Additionally the band has been on constant rotation on Sirius XM Liquid Metal, on WSOU 89.5 FM, and on Music Choice. Today they debut their video on MTV's Headbangers Ball!

After their stellar performance at New York City's Gramercy Theater, we had the chance to interview The Judas Syndrome boys about the past, the present and the future of the band. This is what went down.


Here is their video for "Death of the Soul":


Related links:
The Judas Syndrome on MySpace
Official site of the Judas Syndrome
The Judas Syndrome

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