OVERKILL & KREATOR To Tour Together With WARBRINGER!

This just in! Thrash Metal titans OVERKILL have confirmed a massive co-headlining tour with Germany’s own KREATOR. Support for the tour will come from California’s WARBRINGER. Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth from OVERKILL comments: ”Overkill and Kreator is powerhouse combination, a serious one. Two thrash punch. This is what it’s all about! Hang on, LET’S DO THIS!”

Tickets will be exclusively available through enterthevault.com today (April 30), with general tickets going on sale May 14th. Dates will span the U.S. coast to coast with select dates in Canada.

10/30/13 Baltimore, MD – Soundstage Kreator close

10/31/13 Philadelphia, PA – The Trocadero  Overkill close
11/1/13 Worcester, MA – The Palladium(MA) Overkill close
11/2/13 Montreal, QUE – Club Soda Kreator close
11/3/13 Toronto, ON – Opera House Kreator close
11/4/13 Pittsburgh, PA – Altar Bar Kreator close
11/5/13 Columbus, OH – Al Rosa Villa Overkill close
11/6/13 Joliet, IL – Mojoes Overkill close
11/7/13 Lawrence, KS – Granada Kreator close
11/8/13 Englewood, CO – Gothic Theater Kreator close
11/9/13 Salt Lake City, UT – In the Venue Overkill close
11/11/13 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theater Kreator close
11/12/13 Seattle, WA – El Corazon Overkill close
11/13/13 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre Kreator close
11/14/13 San Fran, CA – Filmore Kreator close
11/15/13 Anaheim, CA – The Grove Kreator close
11/16/13 Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre Kreator close
11/17/13 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater Overkill close
11/18/13 Dallas, TX – Trees Overkill close
11/19/13 San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live Kreator close
11/21/13 Louisville, KY – Diamond Pub & Billiards Kreator close
11/22/13 W. Springfield, VA – Empire Overkill close
11/23/13 NYC, NY – Stage 48 Overkill close
11/24/13 NYC, NY – Stage 48 Overkill close

Related links:
Overkill
Kreator 
Warbringer  

WARBRINGER Announce Special Celebratory Shows For 'War Without End'

Thrash stalwarts WARBRINGER have announced four shows over Memorial Day weekend to commemorate the 5th year anniversary of their debut album, 'War Without End'-- and as a special bonus for Los Angeles and San Francisco fans, the band will also perform the album in its entirety at these shows! In regards to these upcoming dates, frontman John Kevill comments:

"We have been busy writing songs for our new album, so it's been awhile since we've played any shows. We're doing something a little different at the LA and San Francisco gigs -- since it's been 5 years since the first album, 'War Without End,' was released -- we are gonna play the whole album at those shows, which includes a lot of songs we haven't played in 4 or so years. We're gonna absolutely rip through these tunes as fast and as hard as possible. See you guys out there! More Warbringer news coming soon, keep your eyes peeled.

"Signing off,"

-Kevill

WARBRINGER "War Without End 5th Year Anniversary" tour dates feat. VEKTOR:

May 24-Stockton, CA-Plea For Peace (w/ HATCHET)
May 25-San Francisco, CA-Thee Parkside (w/ HATCHET)**
May 26-West Hollywood, CA-Whisky A Go Go (w/ WITCHAVEN)**
May 27-Long Beach, CA-Alex's Bar (w/ EXMORTUS)

**=shows feature 'War Without End' in its entirety

Related links:
WARBRINGER's official site

WARBRINGER on Facebook

WARBRINGER on YouTube

DESTRUCTION Reveal Details About NEW Album!

Iconic German Thrash Metal trio, DESTRUCTION, are currently locked up at Gernhart Studios in Troisdorf, Germany working on their 30th anniversary album entitled 'Spiritual Genocide'. The band is working with engineer Martin Buchwalter and are shooting for a November release via Nuclear Blast Records. The record will be mixed by Andy Classen, feature guest appearances by Thomas "Angelripper" Such (SODOM), Andreas "Gerre" Geremia (TANKARD) and Ol Drake (EVILE). In addition, the 'Mad Butcher'/'Release From Agony' lineup of DESTRUCTION — featuring guitarist Harry Wilkens and drummer Oliver Kaiser — will reunite for one song.

Commented DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer: "For this anniversary album we did a really great job. Our new drummer, Vaaver [real name: Wawrzyniec Dramowicz; INDUKTI, ex-UNSUN], opens up new possibilities of course.

"On this album there are no limits.

"So fast, brutal and yet groovy we haven't ever sounded, probably!

"Also the guest musicians are very special this time: with Gerre and Tom Angelripper, our old friends and companions, are with us, the original 'Mad Butcher'/'Release From Agony' lineup is doing one song and with Ol Drake, we got the hottest young thrash guitarist for a few solos on the album!

"Germany's best extreme metal producer Andy Classen will take care for the brutal and raw production!

"The album will destroy even more than [2011's] 'Day Of Reckoning': fast riffs, double bass attacks and brutal groovy songs, I think this time we found the 100% right mix!

"Also the 'Mad Butcher' returns to the cover.

"Cool artworks are very important for us. For the new thrash thunderstorm, our artist Gyula created a real hammer again! The artwork makes clear immediately where to go — FULL THROTTLE — as it has to be."

DESTRUCTION's 11th studio release 'Day Of Reckoning' (Nuclear Blast) - the first album to feature NEW drummer, Vaaver (Indukti, ex-Unsun) – debuted at #54 on the Hard Music Albums chart, #58 on the New Artist/Heatseekers Album chart, and #143 on the Independent Current Albums chart the week following its release in March 2011. The album entered Germany’s Media Control chart at #95.

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Related links:
DESTRUCTION's Official Site

DESTRUCTION on Facebook

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DESTRUCTION on Twitter

DESTRUCTION Announces Additional 30th Anniversary Headlining Shows; North American Tour Underway!

Iconic German Thrash Metal trio, Destruction, have kicked off their North American 30th Year Anniversary Tour! Direct support on this historical trek, comes from Vital Remains and Warbringer (who will be alternating each night) plus Pathology. An updated list of all the confirmed shows can be seen below.
         
Commented Destruction frontman and bassist, Schmier, “A killer package for old-school Thrash and Death Metal freaks! This may be the best set list we’ve ever had – the essence of Thrash Metal history united with our NEW anthems. We’ll have more classics than ever in the set, more from the first records for sure. Can’t wait to hit the road again!!! Some North American cities have a great audience for this old school sound again, and it wasn’t always like that. The main intention for this second North American tour within a year is that we could not play all markets that we wanted to book last time. Now, we’ll play some NEW places and return to those cities that gave us a great welcome last year like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Montreal. Warbringer are a perfect match to a Destruction bill. They are one of the best NEW Thrash bands and keep our ‘80s spirit alive. It will be great to have them with us! We’ve played with Vital Remains before; awesome guys and a brutal band. They bring a good variety into the billing. Thrash/Death Metal is always the best mix, that’s why Pathology complete the show!”

Destruction is touring in support of its 11th studio release, 'Day Of Reckoning' (Nuclear Blast) - the first album to feature NEW drummer, Vaaver (Indukti, ex-Unsun) – which debuted at #54 on the Hard Music Albums chart, #58 on the New Artist/Heatseekers Album chart, and #143 on the Independent Current Albums chart the week following its release in March 2011. The album entered Germany’s Media Control chart at #95.
         
The NEW music video for “Hate Is My Fuel” can be seen here:



Produced by Roax Films of Berlin, Germany, it was shot on location at the Headbangersball Silvester Festival in Burgdorf, Switzerland. Stay tuned for more information on Destruction and the upcoming 30th Year Anniversary Tour.

Destruction 30th Year Anniversary Tour dates:

5/10 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s5/11 – Detroit, MI @ I-Rock (DESTRUCTION + VITAL REMAINS ONLY)
5/12 – Lansing, MI @ Blackened Moon Concert Hall
5/13 – Albany, NY @ Bogies(DESTRUCTION + VITAL REMAINS ONLY)
5/14 – Montreal, QC – CANADA @ Les Foufones Electriques
5/15 – Quebec City, QC – CANADA @ Imperial
5/16 – New York, NY @ B.B. Kings
5/17 – Pawtucket, RI @ The Met
5/18 – Ottawa, ON – CANADA @ Maverick’s
5/19 – Toronto, ON – CANADA @ Rockpile
5/20 – Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s (DESTRUCTION + VITAL REMAINS ONLY)
5/22 – Pueblo, CO @ Kim’s Pixie Inn
5/24 – San Juan Capistrano, CA @ The Coach House
5/25 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
5/26 – Oakland, CA @ The Metro
5/27 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
5/28 – Vancouver, BC – CANADA @ The Venue
5/30 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
6/01 – Ramona, CA @ Romona Mainstage
6/02 – Santa Clara, CA @ The Avalon
6/03 – Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky

Related links:
DESTRUCTION's Official Site

DESTRUCTION on Facebook

DESTRUCTION on MySpace

DESTRUCTION on Twitter

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

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

Chthonic - Video Premiere Of 'Quell The Souls In Sing Ling Temple' + European Tour Details!

Chthonic recently released their latest music video for "Quell The Souls In Sing Ling Temple." The song comes off the band's sixth full-length, Takasago Army, released earlier this fall via Spinefarm Records. The video was shot in Taiwan at a the band's special outdoor concert at Sing-Ling Temple in October where more than a thousand people from around the country gathered. Sing-Ling Temple is a historical landmark located on an ancient battlefield in the town of Puli and serves as the most essential scene in Chthonic’s trilogy story. The full concert will be released on DVD next year.

Check out "Quell The Souls In Sing Ling Temple" below.



In related news, Chthonic will kick off a short European tour next week alongside Arch Enemy and Warbringer. Commented bassist Doris Yeh: "We toured with Arch Enemy, DevilDriver and Skeletonwitch in North America this past September and saw good crowds and great fans. We had a lot of fun with those bands! We then went to the UK tour with Turisas and Kiuas from Finland. I really enjoyed Turisas' joyful performance and Kiuas is a very good band also who always made us laugh backstage. And finally, the European tour is waiting for us! We will play with Arch Enemy and Warbringer over the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands. This is the second time for us to tour European countries since 2007, so we're really looking forward to it!"

Chthonic Khaos Over Europe Tour Dates with Arch Enemy, Warbringer:

- 12/06/2011: Shepherd’s Bush Empire - London, UK
- 12/07/2011: Paradiso - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 12/09/2011: 013 - Tilburg, The Netherlands
- 12/11/2011: Rosenhof - Osnabruck, Germany
- 12/13/2011: Essigfabrik - Koln, Germany
- 12/14/2011: Le Cartonnerie - Reims, France
- 12/16/2011: Le 106 - Rouen, France
- 12/17/2011: L’Echonova - Vannes, France
- 12/18/2011: CC John Lennon - Limoges, France
- 12/20/2011: Backstage Werk - Munchen, Germany
- 12/21/2011: Garage - Saarbrucken, Germany
- 12/22/2011: Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland

Related links:
Chtonic's Official Site
Chthonic on Facebook
Spinefarm Records

Philip Anselmo Sends Condolences To The GWAR Camp - Video Available!

Philip Anselmo is not only the front-man of Pantera and Down, but also the owner of Housecore Records (an independent record label). Anselmo recently taped a video of himself sending his condolences to the GWAR camp, following the tragic death of the band's guitarist and producer Cory Smoot A.K.A. Flattus Maximus. Smoot was found dead on November 3rd inside the bands tour bus as the GWAR camp was getting ready to cross the Canadian border. He was 34 years old.

Here is the video:



Warbeast, a Texas-based Metal band is part of Housecore records and is currently on tour with GWAR and Every Time I Die.

- 11/12 West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
- 11/13 Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
- 11/14 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
- 11/15 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
- 11/16 Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
- 11/18 Austin, TX @ East Side Drive In
- 11/19 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
- 11/20 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
- 11/21 New Orleans, LA @ The Hangar
- 11/22 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
- 11/23 Tampa, FL @ Green Iguana Stadium
- 11/25 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
- 11/26 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
- 11/27 New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place



Related links:
Phil Anselmo
GWAR
Warbringer