OPETH Announce 2013 North American Tour Via This Video!

On Saturday, May 12, 2012, the "Heritage Tour" came to an end at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia. This very rocking tour, was one of the best of the year thanks to the awesome musical display brought to thousands of fans by OPETH, MASTODON and GHOST. The "Heritage Tour" marked the first time these three titans of progressive and forward-thinking hard Rock and Heavy Metal hit the road together and it sure was one for the ages.

Very soon, this coming Spring to be more specific, OPETH will return to North America! Here is a video announcement released by Roadrunner Records:



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SYLOSIS: More U.S. Tour Blogs Posted Online!

"Little known secret; METALLICA's '...And Justice For All' and DEATH's 'Symbolic' record had a baby. It was tossed into a junkyard and forgotten about. It ate Metal and drank gasoline until it broke free and began to kill. SYLOSIS defines modern speed Metal. " – Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD)

UK based modern thrash heroes SYLOSIS are currently on a tour of the United States with LAMB OF GOD, along with Swedish titans IN FLAMES and HELLYEAH. Check out part 4 of their video tour blog here:



Part 3 can be viewed here:



Part 2 can be viewed here:



Part 1 can be viewed here:



SYLOSIS’ latest album, 'Monolith' was recorded with Romesh Dodangoda in Wales at Monnow Valley Studio and mastered by Jens Bogren (SOILWORK, AMON AMARTH, BLOODBATH) at Fascination Street Studios. The concept for the lyrics were loosely inspired by the Greek tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. The artwork was created this time around by Dan Goldsworthy (ACCEPT, HELL).

In-studio footage chronicling the making of 'Monolith' can also be viewed using the links below.

Part 1: http://youtu.be/9AoY0esZBhw
Part 2: http://youtu.be/uJrk3RQe7wE

'Monolith' can now be purchased on Amazon, iTunes and the Nuclear Blast webshop.

Lamb Of God on tour with In Flames, Hellyeah and Sylosis (remaining tour dates):

7-Dec / Dallas, TX / Palladium Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Dallas Tickets Here

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Saturday September 29 / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Saturday September 22 / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Friday September 21 / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield / Friday September 21 / Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Friday September 21 / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Friday September 21 / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo / Friday September 21 / Buy Seattle Tickets Here

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WINTERSUN Premiere Lyric Video for "Time"; Band To Debut In North America Soon!

Finnish epic Metallers WINTERSUN have released a lyric video for the track "Time". The song comes off their NEW album 'Time I', which was released recently via Nuclear Blast. Watch the video here:



WINTERSUN recently scanned 3,870 copies of their NEW album 'Time I' in its first week of sales in the United States according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album debuted at No. 109 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart, making it their highest first week sales yet! Time I was released on October 22, 2012 in North America via Nuclear Blast.

Don't forget that WINTERSUN will co-headline a North American tour this Winter with Swiss new wave of folk Metal pioneers ELUVEITIE! The trek will commemorate ELUVEITIE’s 10th anniversary as well as serve as WINTERSUN’s introduction to North American shores. This momentous event will also include the German pagan Metal band VARG.

ELUVEITIE, WINTERSUN, VARG North American tour:

11/28/12: 910 Live – Tempe, AZ
11/29/12: The Roxy Theater – Hollywood, CA
11/30/12: Oakland Metro – Oakland, CA
12/01/12: Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
12/02/12: El Corazon – Seattle, WA
12/03/12: Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC – CANADA
12/05/12: Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
12/06/12: Republik – Calgary, AB – CANADA
12/07/12: Louis’ Pub – Saskatoon, SK – CANADA
12/08/12: West End Cultural Centre – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
12/09/12: Station 4 – Saint Paul, MN
12/11/12: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
12/12/12: Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
12/13/12: The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
12/14/12: Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – CANADA
12/15/12: Club Soda – Montreal, QC – CANADA
12/16/12: Imperial – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
12/18/12: Water Street Music Hall (at The Club) – Rochester, NY
12/19/12: Mr. Small’s Theatre – Millvale, PA
12/20/12: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
12/21/12: Royale Boston – Boston, MA 

Related links:
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ELUVEITIE To Perform 'Helvetios' Album In Its Entirety During North American Tour!

Swiss NEW wave of folk Metal pioneers ELUVEITIE recently checked in from their current UK tour to give this exciting update:

"We cannot wait to be back in North America in support of our two latest releases, for the first time headlining with material from our recent concept album! To celebrate this occasion, we have decided to treat our North American fans to a very special show. One that we in fact have only performed once before. Besides a selection of our all-time hits, we will be playing the full album Helvetios from beginning to end, live on stage, every night!"

Tickets are going fast so make sure you get yours in time! Purchase links can be found in the touring section on www.eluveitie.ch. Also included on the bill are Finnish epic Metallers WINTERSUN (who just celebrated worldwide charts success with their long-awaited release Time I) and the German Folk Metal heroes from VARG.




ELUVEITIE, WINTERSUN, VARG North American tour:

11/28/12: 910 Live – Tempe, AZ
11/29/12: The Roxy Theater – Hollywood, CA
11/30/12: Oakland Metro – Oakland, CA
12/01/12: Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
12/02/12: El Corazon – Seattle, WA
12/03/12: Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC – CANADA
12/05/12: Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
12/06/12: Republik – Calgary, AB – CANADA
12/07/12: Louis’ Pub – Saskatoon, SK – CANADA
12/08/12: West End Cultural Centre – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
12/09/12: Station 4 – Saint Paul, MN
12/11/12: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
12/12/12: Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
12/13/12: The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
12/14/12: Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – CANADA
12/15/12: Club Soda – Montreal, QC – CANADA
12/16/12: Imperial – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
12/18/12: Water Street Music Hall (at The Club) – Rochester, NY
12/19/12: Mr. Small’s Theatre – Millvale, PA
12/20/12: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
12/21/12: Royale Boston – Boston, MA 

Related links:
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WINTERSUN

SYLOSIS' 'Monolith' Is Out Today - North American Tour Message Available!

'Monolith', the NEW album from UK based modern thrash heroes SYLOSIS, was released today in North America! The band will also soon embark on a tour of the United States with LAMB OF GOD, along with Swedish titans IN FLAMES and deathcore pioneers HATEBREED. Check out the following video message from guitarist/vocalist Josh Middleton regarding the NEW album and tour.



SYLOSIS, in cooperation with MetalSucks, have made their NEW album 'Monolith' available for streaming HERE! 

'Monolith' was recorded with Romesh Dodangoda in Wales at Monnow Valley Studio and mastered by Jens Bogren (SOILWORK, AMON AMARTH, BLOODBATH) at Fascination Street Studios. The artwork was created this time around by Dan Goldsworthy (ACCEPT, HELL).

'Monolith' Track List:

1. Out From Below
2. Fear The World
3. What Dwells Within
4. Behind The Sun
5. The River
6. Monolith
7. Paradox
8. A Dying Vine
9. All Is Not Well
10. Born Anew
11. Enshrined

In-studio footage chronicling the making of Monolith can also be viewed below.

Part 1:



Part 2:



'Monolith' can now be purchased on Amazon, iTunes and the Nuclear Blast webshop!

"Little known secret; METALLICA's '...And Justice For All' and DEATH's 'Symbolic' record had a baby. It was tossed into a junkyard and forgotten about. It ate Metal and drank gasoline until it broke free and began to kill. SYLOSIS defines modern Speed Metal. " – Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD)

Ticket links for all shows are below:

 

30-Oct / Phoenix, AZ / Comerica Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Phoenix Tickets Here

31-Oct / Los Angeles, CA / Palladium / Friday September 21 / Buy Los Angeles Tickets Here

1-Nov / Las Vegas, NV / House of Blues / Friday September 21 / Buy Las Vegas Tickets Here

3-Nov / Lubbock, TX / Lonestar Pavilion / Friday September 21 / Buy Lubbock Tickets Here

4-Nov / San Antonio, TX / Sunken Garden / Friday September 21 / Buy San Antonio Tickets Here

5-Nov / Oklahoma City, OK   / Diamond Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Oklahoma City Tickets Here

7-Nov / St. Louis, MO / Pageant / Friday September 21 / Buy St. Louis Tickets Here

8-Nov / Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Indianapolis Tickets Here

9-Nov / Milwaukee, WI / Eagles Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Milwaukee Tickets Here

10-Nov / St. Paul, MN / Myth / Friday September 21 / Buy St. Paul Tickets Here

12-Nov / Louisville, KY / Expo Five / Saturday September 22 / Buy Louisville Tickets Here

14-Nov / Stroudsburg, PA / Sherman Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Stroudsburg Tickets Here

15-Nov / Glens Falls, NY / Glens Falls Civic Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Glens Falls Tickets Here

16-Nov / New York, NY / Roseland Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy NYC Tickets Here

17-Nov / Silver Spring, MD / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Silver Spring Tickets Here

19-Nov / Orlando, FL / House of Blues/ Saturday September 22 / Buy Orlando Tickets Here

20-Nov /Atlanta, GA / Tabernacle / Friday September 28 / Buy Atlanta Tickets Here

21-Nov / Charlotte, NC / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Charlotte Tickets Here

23-Nov / Wallingford, CT / Oakdale Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Wallingford Tickets Here

24-Nov / Philadelphia, PA / Electric Factory / Saturday September 22 / Buy Philadelphia Tickets Here

25-Nov / Boston, MA / House of Blues / Friday September 21 / Buy Boston Tickets Here

26-Nov / Niagara Falls, NY / Rapids Theater / Saturday September 22 / Buy Niagara Falls Tickets Here

27-Nov / Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE / Saturday September 22 / Buy Pittsburgh Tickets Here

28-Nov / Richmond, VA / The National / Friday September 21 / Buy Richmond Tickets Here

30-Nov / Chicago, IL / Congress Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Chicago Tickets Here

1-Dec / Detroit, MI  / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Detroit Tickets Here

2-Dec / Columbus, OH / LC Pavilion / Saturday September 22 / Buy Columbus Tickets Here

3-Dec / Grand Rapids, MI / Orbit Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Grand Rapids Tickets Here

4-Dec / Des Moines, IA / Val Air Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Des Moines Tickets Here

6-Dec / Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Houston Tickets Here

7-Dec / Dallas, TX / Palladium Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Dallas Tickets Here

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Saturday September 29 / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Saturday September 22 / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Friday September 21 / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield / Friday September 21 / Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Friday September 21 / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Friday September 21 / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo / Friday September 21 / Buy Seattle Tickets Here

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GWAR Presents NEW Band Member Via A Cover Of KANSAS' "Wayward Son" - Video Available!

Yesterday we reported that GWAR have announced that the long-lost cousin of Flattus, Pustulus Maximus, has officially joined the band in the position of lead guitarist, and will join with the group on their upcoming "Fate or Chaos" tour with DevilDriver.

Pustulus offered his first words to the press with the following, "At this point I have nothing to say to the press, even though I am talking to you. I will let my guitar speak for itself. But let me add that I am blood-sworn to honor the legacy of the great Flattus and indeed the whole Maximus tribe. I didn't come here to fuck around. HAIL FLATTUS!"

As promised yesterday, GWAR have unleashed a video of them covering KANSAS’ “Wayward Son” Watch it now!



GWAR Live With DevilDriver, Cancer Bats and Legacy of Disorder:

10/12: Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory - Tickets 

10/13: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium ("Rock and Shock") - Tickets 

10/14: Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall - Tickets 

10/15: New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place - Tickets 

10/16: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg - Tickets 

10/18: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade - Tickets 

10/19: Ybor City, FL @ The Ritz Ybor - Tickets 

10/20: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution - Tickets 

10/22: Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend - Tickets 

10/24: New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues - Tickets 

10/25: Austin, TX @ Emo's - Tickets 

10/26: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues - Tickets 

10/27: Houston, TX @ House of Blues - Tickets 

10/28: Oklahoma City, OK @ The Chameleon Room - Tickets 

10/29: Little Rock, AR @ The Rev Room - Tickets (NO DD or Cancer Bats)

10/30: Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Music Hall - Tickets (No DD or Cancer Bats)

10/31: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall - Tickets 

11/1: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater - Tickets 

11/2: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee - Tickets 

11/3: Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory - Tickets 

11/4: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues - Tickets 

11/5: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst - Tickets 

11/6: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades - Tickets 

11/8: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory - Tickets 

11/9: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater - Tickets 

11/10: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO - Tickets 

11/11: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory - Tickets 

11/12: Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theater - Tickets 

11/14: Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Events Centre - Tickets 

11/15: Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom - Tickets 

11/16: Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Events Centre - Tickets 

11/17: Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Center - Tickets 

11/18: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue - Tickets 

11/19: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes - Tickets 

11/20: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection - Tickets 

11/21: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave - Tickets 

11/23: Detroit, MI @ Harpo's - Tickets 

11/24: Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy - Tickets 

11/26: Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater - Tickets 

With Kepone and Iron Reagan         

12/20: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club - Tickets 

12/21: Norfolk, VA @ The Norva - On Sale 9/15 - Tickets

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GWAR Announces NEW Guitarist PUSTULUS MAXIMUS; NEW Album In The Works!

It was a little less than a year ago that the world was rocked by the passing of Flattus Maximus, back to the cosmos from whence he came. And since that day fans of GWAR have wondered how the mighty overlords of GWAR would deal with the void it left within the band. GWAR responded the only way they knew how-by soldiering on-and continued to play as a four-piece. But from the very beginning of that phase, the quest began to find the NEW Scumdog that was in every way as magnificent as his predecessor. Today the members of GWAR are pleased to inform their legions of followers, and even more so their many enemies, that once again the band is whole, with the proclamation that long-lost cousin of Flattus, Pustulus Maximus, has officially joined the band in the position of lead guitarist, and will join with the group on their upcoming "Fate or Chaos" tour with DevilDriver.

Pustulus offered his first words to the press with the following, "At this point I have nothing to say to the press, even though I am talking to you. I will let my guitar speak for itself. But let me add that I am blood-sworn to honor the legacy of the great Flattus and indeed the whole Maximus tribe. I didn't come here to fuck around. HAIL FLATTUS!"

But how did all of this come to pass? It was easy to get a quote from GWAR lead singer, Oderus Urungus:

"Naturally we were devastated by the passing of Flattus. But we turned that grief into rage and set about the task of finding a NEW guitar player. The first thing we did was sound the mighty Horn of Hate, and alert all Scumdogs, scattered across the galaxy as they are, as to what had occurred. What people didn't know about Flattus was that was is part of a huge tribe of brutish warriors, The Maximus Clan. They are at the core of any Scumdog Legion worth its blood! Planet Maximus is just crawling with them!"

Oderus farted, blowing a hole in the wall, and continued. "Many of the tribe had fought and even played in bands with Flattus, and we began to get messages from across the stars. The Scumdogs were coming! Coming to Earth to lay tracks on our NEW album, and pay tribute to the mighty Flattus. Soon the War-Barges of Maximus tribe members began to appear in Earth's orbit... and land outside our great temple! Bubonis, Infectitcus, Fartacus, and many more-all have participated in the creation of the songs that shall be on our NEW album, which will be out sometime next year.  But it was not until the hulking form of Pustulus appeared at the studio door, bloody guitar in hand, that we knew we had our NEW member. Here was a being that was supposedly born with a guitar in his fist, which of course resulted in the death of his beloved mother, whose body he immediately devoured. If anyone can replace our beloved comrade, it is this foul creature. Because he can fucking shred."

Little else is known about this being, other than that he has a skin condition where his face and feet are covered in painful pustules that can only be soothed by the application of savage Metal, spoiled elephant semen or oral sex. Pustulus is also rumored to be half-deaf, which leads him to yell at everyone, which he does often, because he is convinced everyone in the band is ignoring him when actually he just can't hear what they are saying. It is not known whether he crashed his Scumship into Antarctica or wandered up from the depths of GWAR's Antarctic fortress - all that is known is that he is here, now, and is ready to ROCK.

But GWAR fans wont have to wait until the tour to witness the ax-mastery of Pustulus.
Make sure to visit The A.V. Club http://www.avclub.com tomorrow to see Pustulus as he shreds for the first time with his Scumdog Brothers in GWAR on a very special song that no other band would play, because it is so fucking hard. Unless of course you are GWAR.

GWAR Live With DevilDriver, Cancer Bats and Legacy of Disorder (more tour dates to be announced soon):

10/12: Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
10/14: Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
10/15: New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
10/16: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/18: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
10/19: Ybor City, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
10/20: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
10/22: Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend
10/24: New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
10/25: Austin, TX @ Emo's
10/26: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
10/27: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
10/31: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11/1: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
11/2: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
11/3: Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11/4: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
11/5: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
11/6: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
11/8: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
11/9: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
11/10: Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market
11/11: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
11/12: Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theater
11/14: Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Events Centre
11/15: Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom
11/16: Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Events Centre
11/17: Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Center
11/18: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
11/20: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
11/21: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
11/23: Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
11/24: Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
11/26: Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater

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SYLOSIS Are Ready To Take Names At The LAMB OF GOD Tour With IN FLAMES, HATEBREED & HELLYEAH!

UK based modern thrash heroes SYLOSIS will tour the United States with LAMB OF GOD, on their first tour since Randy Blythe’s release from Czech prison, this October - December. Joining them are Swedish titans IN FLAMES, deathcore pioneers HATEBREED OR HELLYEAH.

Commented SYLOSIS in an official statement:

"We're extremely honored to be heading out with LAMB OF GOD this Fall on their North American tour. The package is huge with IN FLAMES, HATEBREED and HELLYEAH so to be opening up the show each night is going to be awesome. This is only our 2nd tour in America and we sincerely couldn't ask for better. This will also be the first tour in support of our coming album Monolith so we're looking forward to playing new tracks on this mammoth tour!"

"Little known secret; METALLICA's '...And Justice For All' and DEATH's 'Symbolic' record had a baby. It was tossed into a junkyard and forgotten about. It ate Metal and drank gasoline until it broke free and began to kill. SYLOSIS defines modern Speed Metal. " – Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD)

'Monolith' was recorded with Romesh Dodangoda in Wales at Monnow Valley Studio and mastered by Jens Bogren (SOILWORK, AMON AMARTH, BLOODBATH) at Fascination Street Studios. The artwork was created this time around by Dan Goldsworthy (ACCEPT, HELL).

'Monolith' will be unleashed on October 5th (Europe) and October 9th via Nuclear Blast Records.

Part 1 of their in-studio documentary chronicling the making of 'Monolith' can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/9AoY0esZBhw.

'Monolith' Track List:

1. Out From Below
2. Fear The World
3. What Dwells Within
4. Behind The Sun
5. The River
6. Monolith
7. Paradox
8. A Dying Vine
9. All Is Not Well
10. Born Anew
11. Enshrined

Guitarist/vocalist Josh Middleton previously commented about the album:
"Monolith is the best representation of us as a band in terms of our diverse influences, and stylistically it's what we've always been aiming for. A mixture of thrash, big doomy riffs and dark atmospherics and ambience.”

“The idea for the concept was very loosely inspired by the Greek tale of Orpheus and Eurydice,” continued Middleton. “It's quite far-fetched but it's about this guy who loses his wife and tries to bring her back from underworld. This giant monolith starts to grow out of her tomb. The most prevalent theme beneath it all is sort of accepting that you might not be as nice a person as you once thought. It sounds really cheesy but everyone has a darker side to their personality in terms of being selfish, manipulative or dishonest.”

Ticket links for all shows are below:

 

30-Oct / Phoenix, AZ / Comerica Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Phoenix Tickets Here

31-Oct / Los Angeles, CA / Palladium / Friday September 21 / Buy Los Angeles Tickets Here

1-Nov / Las Vegas, NV / House of Blues / Friday September 21 / Buy Las Vegas Tickets Here

3-Nov / Lubbock, TX / Lonestar Pavilion / Friday September 21 / Buy Lubbock Tickets Here

4-Nov / San Antonio, TX / Sunken Garden / Friday September 21 / Buy San Antonio Tickets Here

5-Nov / Oklahoma City, OK   / Diamond Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Oklahoma City Tickets Here

7-Nov / St. Louis, MO / Pageant / Friday September 21 / Buy St. Louis Tickets Here

8-Nov / Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Indianapolis Tickets Here

9-Nov / Milwaukee, WI / Eagles Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Milwaukee Tickets Here

10-Nov / St. Paul, MN / Myth / Friday September 21 / Buy St. Paul Tickets Here

12-Nov / Louisville, KY / Expo Five / Saturday September 22 / Buy Louisville Tickets Here

14-Nov / Stroudsburg, PA / Sherman Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Stroudsburg Tickets Here

15-Nov / Glens Falls, NY / Glens Falls Civic Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Glens Falls Tickets Here

16-Nov / New York, NY / Roseland Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy NYC Tickets Here

17-Nov / Silver Spring, MD / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Silver Spring Tickets Here

19-Nov / Orlando, FL / House of Blues/ Saturday September 22 / Buy Orlando Tickets Here

20-Nov /Atlanta, GA / Tabernacle / Friday September 28 / Buy Atlanta Tickets Here

21-Nov / Charlotte, NC / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Charlotte Tickets Here

23-Nov / Wallingford, CT / Oakdale Theater / Friday September 21 / Buy Wallingford Tickets Here

24-Nov / Philadelphia, PA / Electric Factory / Saturday September 22 / Buy Philadelphia Tickets Here

25-Nov / Boston, MA / House of Blues / Friday September 21 / Buy Boston Tickets Here

26-Nov / Niagara Falls, NY / Rapids Theater / Saturday September 22 / Buy Niagara Falls Tickets Here

27-Nov / Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE / Saturday September 22 / Buy Pittsburgh Tickets Here

28-Nov / Richmond, VA / The National / Friday September 21 / Buy Richmond Tickets Here

30-Nov / Chicago, IL / Congress Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Chicago Tickets Here

1-Dec / Detroit, MI  / Fillmore / Friday September 21 / Buy Detroit Tickets Here

2-Dec / Columbus, OH / LC Pavilion / Saturday September 22 / Buy Columbus Tickets Here

3-Dec / Grand Rapids, MI / Orbit Room / Friday September 21 / Buy Grand Rapids Tickets Here

4-Dec / Des Moines, IA / Val Air Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Des Moines Tickets Here

6-Dec / Houston, TX / Bayou Music Center / Friday September 21 / Buy Houston Tickets Here

7-Dec / Dallas, TX / Palladium Ballroom / Friday September 21 / Buy Dallas Tickets Here

8-Dec / Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater / Saturday September 29 / Buy Kansas City Tickets Here

9-Dec / Denver, CO / Fillmore / Saturday September 22 / Buy Denver Tickets Here

11-Dec / Farmington, NM / McGhee Park / Friday September 21 / Buy Farmington Tickets Here

13-Dec / San Francisco, CA / Warfield / Friday September 21 / Buy San Francisco Tickets Here

14-Dec / Medford, OR / Medford Armory / Friday September 21 / Buy Medford Tickets Here

15-Dec / Spokane, WA / Knitting Factory / Friday September 21 / Buy Spokane Tickets Here

16-Dec / Seattle, WA / Showbox SoDo / Friday September 21 / Buy Seattle Tickets Here

Related links:
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Sylosis on Nuclear Blast Records

Video Trailer Released For The ELUVEITIE & WINTERSUN North American Tour!

As previously reported, Swiss Metallers ELUVEITIE and Finnish badasses WINTERSUN, will co-headline a North American tour this Winter along with German Pagan Metal band VARG! The highly anticipated tour will commemorate ELUVEITIE's 10th anniversary and will also be WINTERSUN’s introduction to the North American land.

Here is the OFFICIAL trailer for this phenomenal tour:




ELUVEITIE, WINTERSUN, VARG North American tour:

11/28/12: 910 Live – Tempe, AZ
11/29/12: The Roxy Theater – Hollywood, CA
11/30/12: Oakland Metro – Oakland, CA
12/01/12: Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
12/02/12: El Corazon – Seattle, WA
12/03/12: Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC – CANADA
12/05/12: Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
12/06/12: Republik – Calgary, AB – CANADA
12/07/12: Louis’ Pub – Saskatoon, SK – CANADA
12/08/12: West End Cultural Centre – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
12/09/12: Station 4 – Saint Paul, MN
12/11/12: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
12/12/12: Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
12/13/12: The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
12/14/12: Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – CANADA
12/15/12: Club Soda – Montreal, QC – CANADA
12/16/12: Imperial – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
12/18/12: Water Street Music Hall (at The Club) – Rochester, NY
12/19/12: Mr. Small’s Theatre – Millvale, PA
12/20/12: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
12/21/12: Royale Boston – Boston, MA 

As previously reported, ELUVEITIE has announced that they have parted ways with guitarist Simeon Koch after eight years.

Commented the band in a collective statement: "Sime was thinking about this since quite a long time already and finally decided to take this step. He will set about some new goals in his life — both vocational and familial — which will make it impossible for him to play in a touring band.

"We'd like to make you aware of two special shows: Sime will share the stage with us as special guest on the 20th of September in the Kofmehl (Solothurn, CH) and on the 29th of December in the Eulachhalle (Eluveitie & Friends festival, Winterthur, CH)! Don't miss it!

"At the same time it's about time to introduce you to the man who will follow in Sime's footsteps! His name is Rafael Salzmann [pictured below] and he will play the upcoming tours with us as a live session guitarist.

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ELUVEITIE Part Ways With Guitarist & Announce Replacement - Official Statement Available!

This just in: ELUVEITIE has announced that they have parted ways with guitarist Simeon Koch after eight years.

Commented the band in a collective statement: "Sime was thinking about this since quite a long time already and finally decided to take this step. He will set about some new goals in his life — both vocational and familial — which will make it impossible for him to play in a touring band.

"Sime was part of ELUVEITIE for right years now, part of our little, crazy family — and we will dearly miss him. But at the same time we're thankful for the awesome time we spent together. We wish him and his family all the best for his personal and vocational future!

"We'd like to make you aware of two special shows: Sime will share the stage with us as special guest on the 20th of September in the Kofmehl (Solothurn, CH) and on the 29th of December in the Eulachhalle (Eluveitie & Friends festival, Winterthur, CH)! Don't miss it!

"At the same time it's about time to introduce you to the man who will follow in Sime's footsteps! His name is Rafael Salzmann [pictured above right] and he will play the upcoming tours with us as a live session guitarist.

"Rafael is a gifted musician and very skilled guitar player and he also already has been working together with Anna in the Soundfarm Studios. Now we're looking forward a lot to rock the stages together with him!

"On a related note, Päde [Kistler, flutes] will have to take a short leave for personal reasons as well and will rejoin our tour with SABATON in the beginning of October. In the meantime, there's still seven of us left to kick some ass all over Europe!"

Added Simeon Koch: "A couple of months ago, I informed my bandmates that I'll leave ELUVEITIE in September 2012 for familial reasons. It was a very tough call, it was difficult to make this decision — in a way the band is part of the family too, after all. I will dearly miss ELUVEITIE. But, fortunately, the world (or rather Switzerland) is small: I will still play the upcoming shows in Solothurn's Kofmehl and the Eluveitie & Friends festival with full commitment! I wish the band all the best and accident-free upcoming tours!"

As previously reported, Swiss Metallers ELUVEITIE and Finnish badasses WINTERSUN, will co-headline a North American tour this Winter along with German Pagan Metal band VARG! The highly anticipated tour will commemorate ELUVEITIE's 10th anniversary and will also be WINTERSUN’s introduction to the North American land.

ELUVEITIE, WINTERSUN, VARG North American tour:

11/28/12: 910 Live – Tempe, AZ
11/29/12: The Roxy Theater – Hollywood, CA
11/30/12: Oakland Metro – Oakland, CA
12/01/12: Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
12/02/12: El Corazon – Seattle, WA
12/03/12: Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC – CANADA
12/05/12: Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
12/06/12: Republik – Calgary, AB – CANADA
12/07/12: Louis’ Pub – Saskatoon, SK – CANADA
12/08/12: West End Cultural Centre – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
12/09/12: Station 4 – Saint Paul, MN
12/11/12: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
12/12/12: Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
12/13/12: The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
12/14/12: Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – CANADA
12/15/12: Club Soda – Montreal, QC – CANADA
12/16/12: Imperial – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
12/18/12: Water Street Music Hall (at The Club) – Rochester, NY
12/19/12: Mr. Small’s Theatre – Millvale, PA
12/20/12: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
12/21/12: Royale Boston – Boston, MA

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ELUVEITIE, WINTERSUN & VARG Are Touring North American Together!

As previously reported, Swiss Metallers ELUVEITIE and Finnish badasses WINTERSUN, will co-headline a North American tour this Winter along with German Pagan Metal band VARG! The highly anticipated tour will commemorate ELUVEITIE's 10th anniversary and will also be WINTERSUN’s introduction to the North American land.

“We are very excited to tour US and Canada for the first time in November/December, ” commented WINTERSUN mstermind Jari Mäenpää. “We´ve had lots of requests from the fans before, but finally we are able to come there and kick some ass with new material from the Time I album and of course play the old stuff too! Hope to see you guys there. Let´s make it special!”

ELUVEITIE, WINTERSUN, VARG North American tour:

11/28/12: 910 Live – Tempe, AZ
11/29/12: The Roxy Theater – Hollywood, CA
11/30/12: Oakland Metro – Oakland, CA
12/01/12: Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
12/02/12: El Corazon – Seattle, WA
12/03/12: Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC – CANADA
12/05/12: Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
12/06/12: Republik – Calgary, AB – CANADA
12/07/12: Louis’ Pub – Saskatoon, SK – CANADA
12/08/12: West End Cultural Centre – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
12/09/12: Station 4 – Saint Paul, MN
12/11/12: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
12/12/12: Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
12/13/12: The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
12/14/12: Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – CANADA
12/15/12: Club Soda – Montreal, QC – CANADA
12/16/12: Imperial – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
12/18/12: Water Street Music Hall (at The Club) – Rochester, NY
12/19/12: Mr. Small’s Theatre – Millvale, PA
12/20/12: Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY
12/21/12: Royale Boston – Boston, MA

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GWAR-B-Q A Huge Success Even Though "Attack Of The Show" Hottie Didn't Make It!

"Beyond our wildest dreams, and they can get pretty kinky, we were almost completely 100 % satisfied with this years GWAR-B-Q", said lead singer Oderus Urungus, reached at his Antarctic bungalo. "Everything went well, except that hottie from Attack of the Show didn't show up... but I suppose that is understandable. We did feed her to a worm last year!"

From everything to the weather (which was an enjoyable 85 degrees), to the authorities (who seemed to be enjoying themselves), to the bands (who all put on amazing sets), all conditions were in perfect alignment and the much-anticipated event went off without a hitch... well, almost.

Slave Pit spokesman Dave Brockie had this to say about the event: "The "Meat and Beat" went great, and Oderus stayed in the area an extra three hours to make sure everybody got to hang out with their Lord and Master. It was a great line-up of great bands, and we got to see both Sleazy P. AND The Sexecutioner! It was a huge improvement over last year (when we didn't even manage to have it outside) - we made big strides this year and I am sure next year we will get even bigger and better. Rest assured any hiccups we had have been noted and will be sorted out for next year's event... so see ya at GWAR-B-Q 2013!"

Perhaps the best way to judge the success of the event is to hear it from the fans themselves-

Worth the drive down from Delaware for sure!!! Always up for GWAR especially when they bring Sexy back!!! And Ghoul kicked ass too!!
-Tom Flynn

It was still worth every second, dying of thirst or not. I was there for GWAR and to have a good time which I did. And that's all that mattered.
-Kristen Maresca

I had the greatest weekend of my life. My son and I traveled from Florida and it was worth every penny we paid!
-Lonny Amendolea

Thanks to all of the people that made this awesome event happen. GWAR is currently working on a new album, the first since the passing of longtime guitarist Cory Smoot last year. Look for an announcement soon regarding GWAR's search for a new Scumdog as GWAR prepares to debut the newest member of the GWAR tribe on this fall's "Fate or Chaos" North American tour.

GWAR Live:

With The Casualties:
9/13: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts - TICKETS
9/14: Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue - TICKETS
9/16: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues - TICKETS

RIOT FEST:
9/15: Chicago, IL @ Humboldt Park and Congress Theater (Riot Fest)

With DevilDriver, Cancer Bats and Legacy of Disorder (more tour dates to be announced soon):

10/12: Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
10/14: Clifton Park, NY @ Northern Lights
10/15: New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
10/16: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
10/18: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
10/19: Ybor City, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
10/20: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
10/22: Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend
10/24: New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
10/25: Austin, TX @ Emo's
10/26: Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
10/27: Houston, TX @ House of Blues
10/31: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11/1: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
11/2: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
11/3: Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11/4: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
11/5: Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
11/6: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
11/8: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
11/9: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
11/10: Seattle, WA @ Showbox at the Market
11/11: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
11/12: Vancouver, BC @ Vogue Theater
11/14: Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Events Centre
11/15: Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall Ballroom
11/16: Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon Events Centre
11/17: Winnipeg, MB @ The Garrick Center
11/18: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
11/20: Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
11/21: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
11/23: Detroit, MI @ Harpo's
11/24: Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
11/26: Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater

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WINDS OF PLAGUE Announce Lineup Changes As They Work On A NEW Album; Band To Head Out On "The All Stars Tour"!

WINDS OF PLAGUE has officially parted ways with drummer Art Cruz due to creative differences and wish him all the very best in his future endeavors: "After many years of having Art Cruz with us we have decided its best for both parties involved to go our separate ways," states vocalist Johnny Plague. "Art is a great drummer and I'm sure he will be back behind the drums one way or another soon." Art Cruz adds, "I'm very thankful for the experience. I love those dudes. I will continue to play drums and on the business side, I am currently pursuing artist management. To keep up with what I'm doing, follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/artimusplague."

Without missing a beat, WINDS OF PLAGUE is currently holed up in the studio working on the much anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed album 'Against The World'. "We just finished recording our NEW album in which we recruited long time friend Brandon Gallindo to record as well as fill in for "The All Stars Tour" starting this week! See you soon!!!" The All Stars Tour kicks off on August 3rd. A full list of dates is available below.

8/03-Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theatre
8/04-San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
8/05-Fresno, CA @ Blackbeards Park
8/06-Sacremento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
8/07-Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues
8/08-Anaheim, CA @ The Grove
8/09-Reno, NV @ The Knitting Factory
8/10-Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
8/11-Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
8/13-Chicago, IL @ Congress Theatre
8/14-Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian
8/15-Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
8/16-New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
8/17-Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
8/18-Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
8/19-Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
8/20-Richmond, VA @ The National
8/21-Virginia Beach (Norfolk), VA @ The Norva
8/22-Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
8/24-Houston, TX @ House of Blues
8/25-San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
8/26-Dallas, TX @ The Palladium
8/27-Mission, TX @ Pharr Events Center

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