AT THE GATES Announce The "Worldwide Suicidal Legacy Tour"

The Heavy Music gods do exist! Swedish Metal pioneers AT THE GATES have announced the "Worldwide Suicidal Legacy Tour". The band has confirmed the following tour dates thus far:

- May 24: Metallsvenskan Örebro, Sweden
- Jun 07: Sweden Rock Festival Norje, Sweden
- Jun 21: Hellfest Clisson, France
- Jul 05:Ruis Rock Turku, Finland
- Jul 13: Bang Your Head Festival Balingen, Germany
- Jul 28: Zwarte Cross Festival Delft, Netherlands
- Aug 09: Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, Canada

No U.S. dates have been confirmed yet. But we believe that if the fans DEMAND for At The Gates to headline the 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour, the entire nation can experience AT THE GATES' musical power in a live intimate setting! SPREAD THE WORD!

HERE is the petition to get AT THE GATES to headline the 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour!

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Sweden's Heavy Metal Architect Anders Björler Talks About The Future Of AT THE GATES!

As previously reported, THE HAUNTED's guitarist Patrik Jensen announced that guitarist Anders Björler and drummer Per Møller Jensen have quit the band (Full statements HERE!). Vocalist Peter Dolving had announced his departure from the band earlier this year (Read Dolving's stament HERE).

Following his departure from THE HAUNTED (Full statements HERE!), guitarist Anders Björler announced that he is working on his first solo album. "This is NOT a 'Metal' project", said Björler. "Those of you who are familiar with my soundtrack/movie stuff for THE HAUNTED and AT THE GATES documentaries will know somewhat to expect. It's inspired by Italian film music from the '60 and '70s, post Rock, ambient, progressive, jazz, and Swedish folk music."

AT THE GATES the NEW KISS when it comes to "farewell" tours.

Anders: "I think we learned from that mistake. We won't say goodbye again — ever. The main goal here is playing in territories we haven't played; it's that simple. We did South America in the summer and [now we're doing] Australia. Yeah, we'll do some exceptions, like the Barge To Hell boat. That's just vacation, basically — playing on a boat. Otherwise, we'll do, maybe, a couple of festivals each summer. Maybe three."

A NEW AT THE GATES album.

Anders: "For me, personally, no. I've never had those plans. I guess some of the other guys [in the band] want to, but certainly not me. Because I think too much time has passed. It was, maybe, 16 years ago, or 17, since we released 'Slaughter Of The Soul', and too much time has passed. I'm not at the place that I was back then, and it's not gonna sound like a continuation of 'Slaughter Of The Soul', and that's basically what I don't wanna do."

Don't forget to sign our petition to get AT THE GATES to headline the 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour:

http://hornsuprocks.blogspot.com/2012/10/online-petition-to-get-at-gates-to_15.html

Via Blabbermouth.net

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Former THE HAUNTED Guitarist Announces NEW Solo Project!

As previously reported, THE HAUNTED's guitarist Patrik Jensen announced that guitarist Anders Björler and drummer Per Møller Jensen have quit the band (Full statements HERE!). Vocalist Peter Dolving had announced his departure from the band earlier this year (Read Dolving's stament HERE).

Recently, Anders Björler announced that he is working on his first solo album. "This is NOT a 'Metal' project", said Björler. "Those of you who are familiar with my soundtrack/movie stuff for THE HAUNTED and AT THE GATES documentaries will know somewhat to expect. It's inspired by Italian film music from the '60 and '70s, post Rock, ambient, progressive, jazz, and Swedish folk music."

So does this mean that AT THE GATES might return in full force? Well, HERE is what Tomas Lindberg had to say about this possibility! Don't forget to sign our petition to get AT THE GATES to headline the 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour:

http://hornsuprocks.blogspot.com/2012/10/online-petition-to-get-at-gates-to_15.html

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Game Over For THE HAUNTED? Two More Band Members Quit The Band!

The demise of Sweden's THE HAUNTED seems inevitable. Earlier this year, vocalist Peter Dolving quit the band due mayor personal issues with the Björler brothers (read his statement HERE). Now, guitarist Patrik Jensen of has released the following statement regarding the departure of two more band members:

"It's with deep regret we have to inform you of another two departures from THE HAUNTED; guitarist Anders Björler and drummer Per Møller Jensen. No animosity whatsoever caused these events, nor are there any other feelings than that they will both be dearly missed. We wish them all the best in whatever, and wherever, their future endeavors will take them

"For all you who have any knowledge about the band, and know how to count, you will realize that there are only two band members left; Jonas [Björler, bass] and myself . We are still committed to the THE HAUNTED. However, in the light of these recent events, we honestly don't know what will happen. We hope for your appreciation of our current situation, and for your patience."

Commented Anders: "I feel that I have come to the end of the line regarding THE HAUNTED. This is not a sudden or hasty decision. I have been contemplating it for the last couple of years.

"Peter's [Dolving, vocals] departure earlier this year made me more certain than ever that I had reached my personal goal with THE HAUNTED, and that the time was right to call it quits.

"I have enjoyed every bit of the ride.

"It's been an overwhelming journey.

"I would like to thank the other band members especially, our crew through the years, and our fans worldwide for the experience and opportunity. Thank you so much! The memories will be with me forever.

"I will, of course, continue writing music, but where that leads me? Simply too early to say."

Per Møller Jensen released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today announcing his departure from THE HAUNTED. He explained, "This decision has been underway for a long time and cannot be attributed to Dolving's departure earlier this year."

So does this mean that AT THE GATES will return in full force? Well, HERE is what Tomas Lindberg had to say about this possibility! Don't forget to sign our petition to get AT THE GATES to headline the 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour:

http://hornsuprocks.blogspot.com/2012/10/online-petition-to-get-at-gates-to_15.html

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Online Petition To Get AT THE GATES To Headline The 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour!

At the Gates is an extreme Metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, and a major progenitor of the Gothenburg Death-Metal sound. Their early albums lean towards a Death Metal sound, but later albums (especially Slaughter of the Soul) sound more like melodic Death Metal.

Initially active from 1990 to 1996, the band reformed in 2007 for a reunion tour before breaking up once again in 2008. In December 2010, they reunited again, but have no plans to tour extensively or record new material.

We believe that if the fans DEMAND for At The Gates to headline the 2013 Summer Slaughter Tour, this will lead to the band to join forces and record some NEW music. And if not, at least the entire nation can experience At The Gates' musical power in a live intimate setting! SPREAD THE WORD!

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LOCK UP Unleash Their NEW Music Video For "Accelerated Mutation"!

Last month, extreme Metallers Lock Up, the UK Death Metal group featuring genre veterans, Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates, Disfear), Nicolas Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir),Anton Reisenegger (Criminal, Pentagram) and Dan Lilker (who stepped in for Shane Embury), performed for first time ever in the United States! For this special tour, Lock Up was joined by Goatwhore and Strong Intention!

Now the band has unleashed their NEW music video for their song "Accelerated Mutation", which was directed by acclaimed tattoo artist Carlos Aguilar of Black Shadows Tattoo. Watch it now!



Photo credit: Derek Soto from Sinestra Studios (Like them on Facebook)!

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LOCK UP Perform In New York City For The First Time Ever - Images Available!

Last Thursday, February 16, extreme Metallers Lock Up, the UK Death Metal group featuring genre veterans, Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates, Disfear), Nicolas Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir),Anton Reisenegger (Criminal, Pentagram) and Dan Lilker (who stepped in for Shane Embury), performed their first-ever New York City show. Joining Lock Up on the last show of the tour at Club Europa in Brooklyn, NY, were Goatwhore and Strong Intention!

On their first-ever North American tour Lock Up was touring in support of their third studio album, 'Necropolis Transparent', which hit stores in July on Nuclear Blast Records.

For the conclusion of Lock Up's first-ever U.S. tour, the crowd was warmed up by the mighty Goatwhore, who were celebrating the release of their brand NEW album entitled 'Blood For The Master'. The Blackened Death Metallers from NOLA, always arrive at a venue ready to open up a can of whoop ass and make sure that nobody stands still! The lucky fans who attended this show, got the pleasure of being one of the first crowds to listen to a number of brand NEW ass kicking Goatwhore songs from 'Blood For The Master'. One of the best things about Goatwhore will always be their ability to get any crowd grooving out of control.

But hey, right before Goatwhore our ears were enthralled by the awesome music from Strong Intention. Their musical power was evident to all of the crowd from the moment they stepped on stage, who couldn't take their eyes and ears away from this Death Metal band with a flavor of Punk Rock! Check them out!

Right before Lock Up went on stage, we were backstage and saw Lock Up's frontman Tomas Lindberg doing everything possible to step on stage and deliver the crowd that they paid money to see: a furious musical display of in your face Lock Up music. He was gargling salt water, swallowing cough drops, and spraying his throat with no remorse. It turns out that Lindberg, who is known for his insane vocal power, was suffering of laryngitis!

Once on stage with Lock Up he made it clear that he wasn't at 100%, but he still managed to perform the bands entire set by abusing his throat and not missing a beat! The band took the crowd into a trip of their entire music catalog and delivered a vulgar display of extreme music. While vocally speaking the band didn't sound as powerful, drummer Nicolas Barker kept the fans entertained thanks to his phenomenal drumming skills! And while it was a pity that Lock Up's founder and guitarist Shane Embury (Napalm Death & Brujeria) wasn't part of the bands tour, Dan Lilker was a lot of fun to watch on stage crushing ear drums!

All in all, this was yet another great Heavy Metal show in 2012 and we really hope Lock Up is back soon at a bigger/better venue!

Photo credit: Derek Soto from Sinestra Studios (Like them on Facebook)!

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Lock Up's Shane Embury's To Miss U.S. Tour; Replacement Announced!

Extreme Metallers Lock Up, the UK Death Metal group featuring genre veterans, Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates, Disfear), Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Venomous Concept), Nicolas Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir) and Anton Reisenegger (Criminal, Pentagram), has announced its first ever North American tour, a headlining run with Goatwhore and Strong Intention, set to kick off in February.

Lock Up bassist Shane Embury will be unable to make the trek and will be temporarily replaced by Dan Lilker (Nuclear Assault, Brutal Truth, S.O.D., Venomous Concept).

"It's a pleasure and an honor to (briefly) step in for Mr. Shane Embury and hold down the bass for LOCK UP for these East Coast shows," commented Lilker. "Hope to see all the grindfreaks come out and experience the mayhem. Full speed ahead, fuckers!"



Lock Up is touring in support of its third studio album, "Necropolis Transparent", which hit stores in July on Nuclear Blast Records. Stay tuned for more information on Lock Up.

Lock Up w/ Goatwhore and Strong Intention:

2/08 – Buffalo, NY @ Club Infinity
2/09 – Albany, NY @ Bogies
2/10 – Boston, MA @ Club Lido
2/11 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes
2/12 – Tortonto, ON @ Wreck Room
2/13 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
2/14 – Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
2/15 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
2/16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Europa

Lock Up is:

Nick Barker – drums
Shane Embury – bass
Tomas Lindberg – vocals
Anton Reisenegger – guitar

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Lock Up Announces First-Ever North American Tour With Special Guests Goatwhore & Strong Intention!

Lock Up, the UK Death Metal group featuring genre veterans, Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates, Disfear), Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Venomous Concept), Nicolas Barker (ex-Cradle Of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir) and Anton Reisenegger (Criminal, Pentagram), has announced its first ever North American tour, a headlining run with Goatwhore and Strong Intention, set to kick off in February.

Said drummer, Nick Barker, “After many attempts in the past, sadly to no avail, Lock Up finally gets to make it stateside for a string of shows with our good friends from Louisiana, Goatwhore. For us in Lock Up, to play with Goatwhore in the US is like a dream tour, as they are one of our favorite bands - and being good friends with them too only makes this package even more special to us. Be prepared North America ‘cause we're coming over to blast your minds into deathgrind oblivion!”



Lock Up is touring in support of its third studio album, "Necropolis Transparent", which hit stores in July on Nuclear Blast Records. Stay tuned for more information on Lock Up.

Lock Up w/ Goatwhore and Strong Intention:

2/08 – Buffalo, NY @ Club Infinity
2/09 – Albany, NY @ Bogies
2/10 – Boston, MA @ Club Lido
2/11 – Montreal, QC @ Katacombes
2/12 – Tortonto, ON @ Wreck Room
2/13 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
2/14 – Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
2/15 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
2/16 – Brooklyn, NY @ Europa

Lock Up is:

Nick Barker – drums
Shane Embury – bass
Tomas Lindberg – vocals
Anton Reisenegger – guitar

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Lock Up on YouTube
Follow Lock Up on Twitter
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Nuclear Blast Records