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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Tomas Lindberg Talks About The Possibility Of AT THE GATES Returning In Full Force!

Recently, legendary AT THE GATES vocalist Tomas Lindberg was grilled via an intense Q&A during an interview on Australia's Kill Your Stereo. Here are a few excerpts of the interview.

Kill Your Stereo: 

Do you have an opinion why Sweden has been so good for Metal bands?

Tomas: 

I guess the scene always evolves around a few different personalities or bands. If there's a driving force, people get inspired by it and that's it really. There doesn't actually have to be any special qualities to the country, but, I mean, we're a pretty close-functioning country. Maybe we're a bit spoiled with the welfare system here, so we don't really have to worry about much. In our spare time we can actually play music.

Kill Your Stereo: 

I know it's a question you've been asked to death and you're probably sick of answering, but I know you said you AT THE GATES are not going to write another record together, but you might be open to writing together under a different name. Is that something you've given much thought to lately?

Tomas: 

Well, basically, I've learned never to say never. We said we'd never do any more shows whatsoever and now we're doing shows [again]. 2008 was the last tour we were going to do and now we are doing more [shows]. I learned not to say never you know.

Kill Your Stereo: 

Have you noticed much difference between the shows now and the past couple of years as opposed to back when you were a permanent band over a decade ago?

Tomas: 

Of course. For us especially, as I said, the reception was overwhelming. We didn't have a clue that it [reunion shows] was going to be that big. It's what I would say, for us, it was pretty frustrating back in the day. We were playing really small shows and we were working really hard. And nowadays people actually come out to see us [laughs] and they know the songs. It's very good. And, I think it's probably easier in that way to be a young band today as there is a supportive crowd not matter what style of music you play. Of course, there's more bands to compete with if you want to have a career out of it, but if you just want to go round making music, it's a lot easier doing it now, I think.

Read the rest of the interview HERE!

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!

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

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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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Paradise Lost Begins Recording NEW Album 'Tragic Idol'!

After taking a trip back in time with the "Draconian Times MMXI" DVD/live album (the London legacy show of their classic album from 1995) and also Gregor Mackintosh's return to his crusty Doom/Death Metal roots with Vallenfyre (alongside his mates from My Dying bride, Doom, and At The Gates), it's now time for Paradise Lost's 13th studio album!

Gregor Mackintosh (lead guitar) comments, "We are currently holed up in The Chapel studios in Lincolnshire, England recording our new album which is entitled 'Tragic Idol'. The album will again be produced by Jens Bogren and is influenced by classic Doom Metal and Classic Metal. I would say it is more melodic than the last record whilst retaining the heaviness. There are lots of guitar solos and melodies. The album will contain such track titles as 'Honesty in Death', 'Theories from Another World', 'In this We Dwell' and the title track 'Tragic Idol'."

Tragic Idol is scheduled for a worldwide release through Century Media Records on April 23rd, 2012 in Europe and April 24th, 2012 in North America. Paradise Lost's last studio album, "Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us" (2009), entered the charts in over 10 European countries; most notably #22 in Germany and Finland, #29 in Sweden, and #45 in France.

Tour dates will be announced soon, but a few summer festivals have already been confirmed:

Paradise Lost live:

- 3/16/12: Hammerfest IV at Prestatyn, UK
- 6/22/12: Graspop Metal Meeting at Dessel, Belgium
- 8/2/12: Wacken Open Air at Wacken, Germany
- 8/4/12: Metal Camp at Tolmin, Slovenia
- 8/10/12: Brutal Assault at Josefov, Czech Republic
- 8/12/12: Bloodstock Open Air at Catton Hall, UK

In the meantime, you can still enjoy the band's new "Draconian Times MMXI" double DVD at home (Click here to purchase Paradise Lost's "Draconian Times MMXI DVD") until Paradise Lost's upcoming milestone of melancholic heaviness is released this spring. More details about "Tragic Idol" will be announced soon, so stay tuned!



Related links:
Official site of Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost on MySpace
Paradise Lost on Facebook
Paradise Lost on Twitter

Paradist Lost Releases NEW DVD “Draconian Times MMXI” & Premiere NEW Music Video!

Paradise Lost hailed from Halifax, West Yorkshire, England, in 1988. Ever since then the band has managed to create a legacy that is leaving and breathing proof that it pays to create original music even if it takes longer to succeed. After 12 studio albums and thousands of shows, it is safe to say that Paradise Lost will go down in the history books as one of the most multidimensional bands in Metal!

The band announced today, that their new "Draconian Times MMXI DVD" is now available for purchase in the US exclusively at CM Distro (link below)! In anticipation of the release, the band is now premiering their new music video for "The Last Time". The video can be seen below.



The limited deluxe edition is a must-have for all Paradise Lost fans with its 2 DVDs + CD + extended 32 page booklet including stories from the original "Draconian Times" release year 1995, taken from Metal Hammer (UK), Terrorizer (UK), Rock Hard (Germany), Aardschok (Netherlands), Heavy Rock (Spain), Metal Shock (Italy), and Metal Hammer (Poland).

Paradise Lost has also posted a trailer for the DVD that features a documentary, live footage, and interviews. Here is the preview of "Draconian Times MMXI".



Related links:
Click here to purchase Paradise Lost's "Draconian Times MMXI DVD"
Official site of Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost on MySpace
Paradise Lost on Facebook
Paradise Lost on Twitter

Vallenfyre's Greg Mackintosh Discusses NEW Album "A Fragile King"!

Yesterday (November 1st), Vallenfyre released their new album entitled "A Fragile King" via Century Media Records! Vallenfyre is the brainchild of Gregor Mackintosh (songwriter and guitarist of Paradise Lost), along with members from My Dying Bride, At The Gates, and Doom. Vallenfyre is not a one-off project--they will continue as a band that will also play live in 2012.

We had the chance to speak with Greg Mackintosh about the production process behind "A Fragile King, as well as his extensive musical career. So sit back, relax, and crank it up to 11.



In anticipation of this release, the band is premiering their new music video for "Cathedrals of Dread" courtesy of Decibel.com.



"A Fragile King" is also streaming in its entirety at Hails and Horns.com. Click here to hear Vallenfyre's doomy, Death Metal debut!

Vallenfyre is:

- Gregor Mackintosh (PARADISE LOST): Vocals and Lead Guitar
- Hamish Glencross (MY DYING BRIDE): Rhythm and Lead Guitar
- Mully: Rhythm Guitar
- Scoot (DOOM, EXTINCTION OF MANKIND): Bass
- Adrian Erlandsson (AT THE GATES, PARADISE LOST): Drums

Related links:
Vallenfyre's Official Site
Vallenfyre on Facebook
Century Media Records

Vallenfyre - Video Premiere Of 'Cathedrals Of Dread'

Vallenfyre's new album, "A Fragile King", will be available for purchase tomorrow (November 1st) in North America via Century Media Records! Vallenfyre is the brainchild of Gregor Mackintosh (songwriter and guitarist of Paradise Lost), along with members from My Dying Bride, At The Gates, and Doom. Vallenfyre is not a one-off project--they will continue as a band that will also play live in 2012.

In anticipation of this release, the band is premiering their new music video for "Cathedrals of Dread" courtesy of Decibel.com.



"A Fragile King" is also streaming in its entirety at Hails and Horns.com. Click here to hear Vallenfyre's doomy, Death Metal debut!

Reviews for "A Fragile King" are already rolling in! Be sure to pick up your copy in stores and online tomorrow.

"A Fragile King is a beast of a record that is emblazoned with some of the best death, doom and crust punk you'll hear this year." -- Terrorizer, UK

"For an album that was originally never intended to be heard, an album born of despair and self-destruction, A Fragile King may just be the best death metal release you'll hear this year." -- Decibel Magazine, US

"A Fragile King is as dark as it comes without being bleak: screaming against grief, never succumbing to hopelessness, always fighting. VALLENFYRE have created a compelling and moving album with an immense, towering sound. It is as powerful as it is cathartic." -- About.com, US

Vallenfyre is:

- Gregor Mackintosh (PARADISE LOST): Vocals and Lead Guitar
- Hamish Glencross (MY DYING BRIDE): Rhythm and Lead Guitar
- Mully: Rhythm Guitar
- Scoot (DOOM, EXTINCTION OF MANKIND): Bass
- Adrian Erlandsson (AT THE GATES, PARADISE LOST): Drums

Related links:
Vallenfyre's Official Site
Vallenfyre on Facebook
Century Media Records