WARBRINGER Announces North American Tour With DESTRUCTION & Release Rehearsal Video!

WARBRINGER have just successfully completed a 7-week North America tour supporting Metal titans ICED EARTH and SYMPHONY X, but they are ready to be back on the road again soon! For their next North American tour, the band will join DESTRUCTION, VITAL REMAINS, and PATHOLOGY from May 8th to June 3rd, and after that, they'll appear at various high-profile Summer festival appearances in Europe. Vocalist John Kevill checked in to comment about these upcoming shows:

"Hey all! Checking in at the end of the ICED EARTH and SYMPHONY X tour. We had a great time with those guys, there was a slew of incredible shows with awesome Heavy Metal fans in abundance, and a bunch of good times with both of those fine bands! Shame to say goodbye to them, but we're on our way home now to recuperate before beginning out next tour with German Thrash Metal legends DESTRUCTION, on their 30th anniversary tour! We never rest long, the war rages on! We'll see you guys out on the road again in May, prepare to be annihilated!

We're also very excited about the way our summer is shaping up. We have about a dozen European festivals confirmed and we look forward to sharing some amazing experiences ravaging the large crowds, big stages and all the fun times to be had with all the other great bands also performing."

WARBRINGER tour dates featurin DESTRUCTION, VITAL REMAINS, PATHOLOGY:

5/8 - Casselman's in Denver, CO
5/9 - Beaumont Theatre in Kansas City, MO **with KITTIE, BLACKGUARD, THE AGONIST, BONDED BY BLOOD, PATHOLOGY**
5/10 - Reggie's in Chicago, IL
5/11 - Blue Pig in Milwaukee, WI **WARBRINGER headlining with PATHOLOGY**
5/12 - Blackend Moon in Lansing, MI
5/13 - Music Hall in London, ON **WARBRINGER headlining with PATHOLOGY**
5/14 - Foufounes Electrique in Montreal, QU
5/15 - Imperial in Ancienne-Lorette, QU
5/16 - B.B. King's in New York, NY
5/17 - The Met in Pawtucket, RI
5/18 - Maverick's in Ottawa, ON
5/19 - The Rock Pile in Toronto, ON
5/22 - Kim's Pixie Inn in Pueblo, CO
5/24 - Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, CA
5/25 - Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA
5/26 - Metro in Oakland, CA
5/27 - Hawthorne Theatre in Portland, OR
5/28 - Venue in Vancouver, BC
5/30 - Studio Seven in Seattle, WA
6/1 - Ramona Mainstage in Ramona, CA
6/2 - Avalon in Santa Clara, CA
6/3 - Whisky in W. Hollywood, CA

In addition to these newly announced dates, WARBRINGER have now also launched a special, professionally filmed rehearsal-room video of the sessions from their latest album release, Worlds Torn Asunder . The clip showcases former longtime guitarist Adam Carroll, who left the group earlier this year and has since been replaced by Andrew Bennett. Watch the video of the band performing the merciless track "Future Ages Gone" right now!



WARBRINGER is:

Andy Laux - Bass
Andrew Bennett - Guitars
John Kevill - Vocals
John Laux - Guitar
Carlos Cruz - Drums

Related links:
Warbringer's Official Site
Warbringer on Facebook
Warbringer on YouTube
Century Media

Jon Schaffer Talks About Touring North America, NEW Album 'Dystopia' & The Roots Of The Band!

Jon Schaffer formed Purgatory (which eventually became Iced Earth) in Tampa, Florida, in 1984. Since then, he has released 10 studio albums, the newest being the highly-acclaimed 'Dystopia' (October, 2011) – which debuted at #67 on the Billboard Top 200 – one live album, two compilations, three boxed sets, and several DVDs. Thanks to massive worldwide sales — and rabidly loyal fans – Iced Earth has earned a seat in the pantheon of America’s most successful Heavy Metal bands.

The Floridian Metallers recently concluded an extensive North American tour with SYMPHONY X and WARBRINGER. During the bands New York City takeover on March 10th at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square, we had the chance to chat with Jon Schaffer about the succesful tour, their NEW album 'Dystopia', their NEW singer Stu Block and about the roots of Iced Earth! Check this interview out and spread the word!



Related links:
Iced Earth's Official Site
Iced Earth on Facebook
Iced Earth on YouTube

ICED EARTH Premiere Webisode 1 From Their Current North American Tour

Jon Schaffer formed Iced Earth in Tampa, Florida, in 1984. Since then, he has released 10 studio albums, the newest being the highly-acclaimed 'Dystopia' (October, 2011) – which debuted at #67 on the Billboard Top 200 – one live album, two compilations, three boxed sets, and several DVDs. Thanks to massive worldwide sales — and rabidly loyal fans – Iced Earth has earned a seat in the pantheon of America’s most successful Heavy Metal bands.

The Floridian Metallers are currently on the road with none other than SYMPHONY X and WARBRINGER. Today, the band has unleashed their first webisode from this renown tour.



Remaining tour dates for the Iced Earth, Symphony X & Warbringer:

02/09/12 Garrick – Winnipeg, MB CANADA
02/10/12 Louis Pub – Saskatoon, SK CANADA
02/11/12 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB CANADA
02/12/12 Flames Central – Calgary, AB CANADA
02/14/12 Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, B.C. CANADA
02/15/12 Showbox Market – Seattle, WA
02/16/12 Hawthorne – Portland, OR
02/17/12 Regency – San Francisco, CA
02/18/12 Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA
02/20/12 House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
02/21/12 The Grove – Anaheim, CA
02/22/12 House of Blues – San Diego
02/24/12 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
02/25/12 Summit – Denver, CO
02/26/12 Midland Theater – Kansas City, MO
02/27/12 Trees – Dallas, TX
02/28/12 Emo’s East – Austin, TX
02/29/12 House of Blues – Houston, TX
03/02/12 Revolution – Fort Lauderdale, FL
03/03/12 House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista, FL
03/05/12 Lincoln Theater – Raleigh, NC
03/06/12 The Fillmore Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
03/07/12 Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
03/09/12 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
03/10/12 Best Buy Theater – New York, NY
03/11/12 Northern Lights – Clifton Park, NY

Related links:
Iced Earth's Official Site
Iced Earth on Facebook
Iced Earth on YouTube

WARBRINGER's Guitarist Adam Carroll Quits The Band - Official Statement Available!

As WARBRINGER begins their North American tour supporting ICED EARTH and SYMPHONY X this week, it has been revealed that longtime guitarist Adam Carroll has decided to leave the band and last weekend's shows supporting DEATH ANGEL were his last.

"To all fans and friends, I, Adam Carroll, have officially quit WARBRINGER. I have financial issues at home that have to be addressed sooner than later. I hope you all can understand and respect my decision. It's been some of the best years of my life and I appreciate all the support you the fans have given us and continue to give. I will forever be part of the WARBRINGER family. Many thanks and until I see the rest of you again, keep the Metal alive. Cheers!"

The band enlisted friend and talented, young guitarist Andrew Bennett for the purpose of filling in live for this tour with the hope that he may become a permanent member of the group as he continues his audition process where it matters most-- on the stage and in the van.

Comments Andrew Bennett, "Last month I received a message from the guys, which basically stated that Adam was requesting to step out. As a result, they were searching for a possible replacement who could learn the material in time for the upcoming ICED EARTH and SYMPHONY X tour. I jumped at the opportunity and started learning some tracks. Around the beginning of this month I went down and jammed with the guys and the rest is history. I am eternally grateful to my friends in WARBRINGER for giving me the opportunity to play with them and I am very excited about what the future may hold. But, one thing that I would like to make clear is that I don't view myself as Adam's replacement, as much as I view myself as filling the position instead of him. Adam's work with the band and time with them is not something that can be erased and I would just like to make it clear that I respect him greatly. He has left big shoes to fill and I have a lot of work ahead of me if I am going to honor his legacy with the band. I'm looking forward to interacting with, and playing for the fans on the road! It's time to shred!"

WARBRINGER tour dates with ICED EARTH, SYMPHONY X:

1/31 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
2/1 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
2/2 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar **headlining off-date**
2/3 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
2/4 - Quebec City, QC - Albert Rousseau
2/5 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
2/6 - Toronto, ON - Phoenix
2/9 - Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre
2/10 - Saskatoon, SK - Louis Pub
2/11 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
2/12 - Calgary, AB - Flames Central
2/14 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
2/15 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Market
2/16 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
2/17 - San Francisco, CA - Regency Theater
2/18 - Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
2/20 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
2/21 - Anaheim, CA - Grove
2/22 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues
2/24 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
2/25 - Denver, CO - Summit
2/26 - Kansas City, MO - Midland Theater
2/27 - Dallas, TX - Trees
2/28 - Austin, TX - Emo's East
2/29 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
3/2 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
3/3 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
3/4 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
3/5 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theater
3/6 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte
3/7 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
3/8 - Frederick, MD - Café 611 **headlining off-date**
3/9 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
3/10 - New York, NY - Best Buy Theater
3/11 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
3/12 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft **headlining off-date**
3/13 - Washington DC - 9:30 Club
3/14 - Buffalo, NY - The Town Ballroom
3/15 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
3/16 - Pontiac, MI - The Crofoot
3/17 - Joliet, IL - Mojoes



Related links:
Official Site of Warbringer
Warbringer on Facebook
Warbringer on YouTube
Warbringer on MySpace

WARBRINGER Are Locked & Loaded For North American Tour With Iced Earth & Symphony X!

After recently touring Europe with Arch Enemy and successfully completing their first-ever headlining US run in the fall of 2011, the Thrash road-warriors WARBRINGER are ready for yet another North American tour --this time, with co-headliners Iced Earth and Symphony X! In regards to this upcoming trek, the band comments: "It's a new year and we're looking forward to getting back out there and touring the US and Canada, especially getting back to some of the markets we didn't hit on the headline tour. These will be big shows and a long tour and we're excited to share the stage with Iced Earth and Symphony X, and performing for some of their fans who may have not seen WARBRINGER yet."

Tour dates for the trek are below, so check to see when this epic bill will be coming to a city near you!

WARBRINGER tour dates feat. Iced Earth & Symphony X:

- 1/20: Orangevale, CA - The Boardwalk **off-date with Death Angel, Blessed Curse**
- 1/21: Fresno, CA - Starline **off-date with Death Angel**
- 1/28: Portage, IN - Camelot Hall **headlining off-date**
- 1/30: Richmond, VA - Kingdom **headlining off-date**
- 1/31: Hartford, CT - Webster Theater
- 2/1: Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
- 2/2: Baltimore, MD - Sonar **headlining off-date**
- 2/3: Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom
- 2/4: Quebec City, QC - Albert Rousseau
- 2/5: Montreal, QC - Metropolis
- 2/6: Toronto, ON - Phoenix
- 2/9: Winnipeg, MB - Garrick Centre
- 2/10: Saskatoon, SK - Louis Pub
- 2/11: Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
- 2/12: Calgary, AB - Flames Central
- 2/14: Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom
- 2/15: Seattle, WA - Showbox Market
- 2/16: Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
- 2/17: San Francisco, CA - Regency Theater
- 2/18: Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia
- 2/20: Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
- 2/21: Anaheim, CA - Grove
- 2/22: San Diego, CA - House of Blues
- 2/24: Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
- 2/25: Denver, CO - Summit
- 2/26: Kansas City, MO - Midland Theater
- 2/27: Dallas, TX - Trees
- 2/28: Austin, TX - Emos East
- 2/29: Houston, TX - House of Blues
- 3/2: Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
- 3/3: Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
- 3/4: Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
- 3/5: Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theater
- 3/6: Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore Charlotte
- 3/7: Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
- 3/8: Frederick, MD - Café 611
- 3/9: Worcester, MA - The Palladium
- 3/10: New York, NY - Best Buy Theater
- 3/11: Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
- 3/12: Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft **headlining off-date**
- 3/13: Washington DC - 9:30 Club
- 3/14: Buffalo, NY - The Town Ballroom
- 3/15: Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
- 3/16: Pontiac, MI - The Crofoot
- 3/17: Joliet, IL - Mojoes

WARBRINGER released their latest effort, 'Worlds Torn Asunder', in September of last year to rave reviews, peaking at #3 on the Metal charts and debuting at #11 on Billboard's 'Heatseekers'. To watch the music video for the album's hit thrash attack, "Shattered Like Glass", see below. 'Worlds Torn Asunder' can also be purchased here for $7.99 on iTunes.



Related links:
Official Site of Warbringer
Warbringer on Facebook
Warbringer on YouTube
Warbringer on MySpace

Symphony X & Iced Earth Announce North American Co-Headlining Tour!

Today is a great day to be a Heavy Music fan! New Jersey’s progressive Metal juggernauts SYMPHONY X have announced that they will be returning to North America for a co-headlining tour with Heavy Metal stalwarts Iced Earth. Opening each night will be L.A. thrashers Warbringer. The 32-show trek will launch in Hartford, Connecticut on January 31st, weave through the Great White North, then blow out the lights in Clifton Park, New York on March 11th. This is what SYMPHONY X's guitarist Michael Romeo had to say about this upcoming Metallic Mayhem!

“We are very excited about the upcoming North American Tour with Iced Earth. We first met Jon & the guys a few years back and they were really cool. When the idea of a Co-Headline tour surfaced, we thought it would be awesome. The fans can expect a night of great music from both bands. We look forward to seeing you all real soon!”

SYMPHONY X’s innovative mixture of Heavy Metal and Progressive Rock have made them a favored staple among prog Metal fans for almost 20 years. "Iconoclast", the band’s eighth studio album, debuted at #76 on the Billboard Top 200 chart in the U.S. and at #105 on the Canadian Soundscan Top 200 chart in June.

“I’m excited to tour with SYMPHONY X,” shares Iced Earth founder Jon Schaffer. “They’re phenomenal musicians and very cool guys. This co-headliner tour will be a great experience for the fans. It is also way overdue for us to play a proper tour of North America. Get ready!”

Schaffer formed Iced Earth in Tampa, Florida, in 1984. Since then, he has released 10 studio albums, the newest being the highly-acclaimed "Dystopia" (October, 2011) – which debuted at #67 on the Billboard Top 200 – one live album, two compilations, three boxed sets, and several DVDs. Thanks to massive worldwide sales — and rabidly loyal fans – Iced Earth has earned a seat in the pantheon of America’s most successful Heavy Metal bands.



Confirmed dates for the co-headlining 2012 tour are:

01/31/12 Webster Theater – Hartford, CT
02/01/12 Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
02/03/12 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
02/04/12 Albert Rousseau – Quebec City, QC CANADA
02/05/12 Metropolis – Montreal, QC CANADA
02/06/12 Phoenix – Toronto, ON CANADA
02/09/12 Garrick – Winnipeg, MB CANADA
02/10/12 Louis Pub – Saskatoon, SK CANADA
02/11/12 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB CANADA
02/12/12 Flames Central – Calgary, AB CANADA
02/14/12 Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, B.C. CANADA
02/15/12 Showbox Market – Seattle, WA
02/16/12 Hawthorne – Portland, OR
02/17/12 Regency – San Francisco, CA
02/18/12 Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA
02/20/12 House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
02/21/12 The Grove – Anaheim, CA
02/22/12 House of Blues – San Diego
02/24/12 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
02/25/12 Summit – Denver, CO
02/26/12 Midland Theater – Kansas City, MO
02/27/12 Trees – Dallas, TX
02/28/12 Emo’s East – Austin, TX
02/29/12 House of Blues – Houston, TX
03/02/12 Revolution – Fort Lauderdale, FL
03/03/12 House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista, FL
03/05/12 Lincoln Theater – Raleigh, NC
03/06/12 The Fillmore Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
03/07/12 Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
03/09/12 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
03/10/12 Best Buy Theater – New York, NY
03/11/12 Northern Lights – Clifton Park, NY

Related links:
SYMPHONY X's Official Site
SYMPHONY X on Facebook
SYMPHONY X on Twitter
Iced Earth's Official Site
Iced Earth on Facebook
Iced Earth on YouTube