OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt: Bands NEW Record, SABBATH's Return, Touring With KATATONIA & Much More!

As previously reported, OPETH are writing NEW music! According to the bands frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt, the band is planning to re-enter the studio this fall, perhaps at the end of September! Exciting ah? Stay tuned for more OPETH news! For now, check out this killer interview that our good friend Metal Mark from Skulls N Bones recently conducted with Åkerfeldt!




Don't for that the "North American Heritage Tour 2013" featuring OPETH and KATATONIA its well on its way. Get your tickets HERE!

Here is the official tour poster:

Related links:
Official site of Opeth

OPETH: celebrate 10 years of 'Damnation' at an in-store performance on Record Store Day!

This past Saturday, April 20, Sweden's OPETH performed a very special set at a record store in Leominster, Massachusetts in celebration of ‘Record Store Day‘ as well as the 10th anniversary of their groundbreaking studio album 'Damnation'. Fan-filmed footage can be seen below.

'Damnation' was released on April 22, 2003 via Koch Records. Damnation is the seventh full-length studio album by Opeth and produced by Steven Wilson. 'Damnation' was released only five months after 'Deliverance' and was dedicated by Mikael Åkerfeldt to his grandmother, who died in a car accident during the recordings of 'both albums which was also the reason why he did not write lyrics to "Death Whispered a Lullaby" because of how distraught he was the incident, distracting him to do so.

The album was a radical departure from their typical death metal sound and the first Opeth release to do so with a much softer with clean vocals and guitar sounds, prominent mellotron, 1970s inspired progressive rock genre which features no heavy riffs, extendedly fast tempos and shorter songs.

Here is video of OPETH jamming on Record Store Day:



In case you missed this: OPETH are writing NEW music! According to Fredrik, the next record will go "in a somewhat different direction to 'Heritage'. It won't be a step back, but it will be different. Maybe more intense in a way. You'll have to wait and see! I was in the studio today and put down my solos and I was very happy about it. The song I heard that Mikael [Åkerfeldt]wrote today sounds very cool. I think that's all I can say at this point!"

According to Åkesson, the band is planning to re-enter the studio this fall, perhaps at the end of September! Exciting ah? Stay tuned for more OPETH news!

Get your tickets HERE!

Here is the official tour poster:

Related links:
Official site of Opeth

OPETH Are Writing NEW Music - Details Available!

According the great folks over at Roadrunner Records, OPETH guitarist Fredrik Åkesson recently chatted with Australia's Loudmag, and during the interview he revealed that OPETH are writing NEW music!

According to Fredrik, the next record will go "in a somewhat different direction to 'Heritage'. It won't be a step back, but it will be different. Maybe more intense in a way. You'll have to wait and see! I was in the studio today and put down my solos and I was very happy about it. The song I heard that Mikael [Åkerfeldt]wrote today sounds very cool. I think that's all I can say at this point!"

According to Åkesson, the band is planning to re-enter the studio this fall, perhaps at the end of September! Exciting ah? Stay tuned for more OPETH news!

Don't for that the "North American Heritage Tour 2013" kicks off on April 18 in Buffalo, N.Y. Get your tickets HERE!

Here is the official tour poster:

Related links:
Official site of Opeth

KATATONIA's Music Video For "Lethean" Has Arrived; Band Nominated For A Swedish Grammy!

Katatonia, Sweden's master of dark Rock, has completed work on its latest video for the track, "Lethean," lifted from last year's acclaimed 'Dead End Kings' opus. The video was shot by Lasse Hoile, notable for his previous work with the Katatonia as well as Opeth and Porcupine Tree.Watch this badass video now!

In related news, it has also been announced that Katatonia is shortlisted for a Swedish Grammy award in the 'Best Metal Album' category for 'Dead End Kings'.

This year also sees the band embark upon an Australian tour with countrymen Opeth in March, as well as an extensive North American tour in April and May.

Commented guitarist, Anders Nyström, "Back in the U.S.A...That's right Springsteen! We're looking at round number two as special guests to our brothers in Opeth on their last North American leg of the Heritage World Tour. This time we'll mainly cover off-territories, so regardless if you caught or missed us last time, consider this a second chance to attend the dead ends of North America with one of the best bills there'll ever be!"

The tour will make two special stops, the first in Worcester, Mass. on April 20 where the band returns to play the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, then in Clifton Park, N.Y. on April 28 where acclaimed Porcupine Tree front-man Steven Wilson will join for the night. A full list of confirmed dates, including five Katatonia headlining performances, can be seen below.

Get your tickets HERE!

Here is the official tour poster:

Related links:
Katatonia's Official Site

More bands confirmed for the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest!

As previously reported, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL will once again overthrow the historic venue, The Palladium, in Worcester, Massachusetts, this year marking the 15th anniversary of the iconic weekend-long gathering! The festivities will commence with a pre-party on April 18th, 2013 and the three official days of the fest following on the 19th, 20th, and 21st.

Tickets for this year’s NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL are officially on sale NOW. Details below!

The latest round of bands confirmed to storm the stage at the fest are: Alleageon, Alpha & Omega, Born Low, MurderDeathKill and Dark Sermon, as well as Baltimore hardcore squad Trapped Under Ice and New Jersey’s renowned explosive Tech Metal practitioners The Dillinger Escape Plan.

Other bands bands confirmed are:

Friday: Anthrax performing Among The Living in its entirety, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Exodus, Municipal Waste, Black Breath, Holy Grail, VYGR, Dead By Wednesday, Multilation Rites, Trap Them, Death Before Dishonor, Xibalba, The Mongoloids, Power Trip, Expire, Twitching Tongues, Suburban Scum, Rude Awakening, The Greenery, Disgrace, Antagonist AD, The Greenery, Battlecross.

Saturday: Opeth, Katatonia, Trollfest, Tyr, Hellsot, Heidevolk, Ensiferum, Born of Osiris, After The Burial,  The Contortionist, I Declare War, Legion, Erra, Fit For An Autopsy, Sworn In, Reflections, Mouth of the South, Ark of the Covenant, Those Who Fear, Saving Grace, Years Since The Storm, Mouth of the South, King 810.

Sunday: Suicidal Tendencies, Miss May I, Texas In July, Glass Cloud, Your Memorial, No Mercy, Foundation, Remembering Never, Bracewar, Mother of Mercy, Agitator, Incendiary, Thick As Blood, To The Wind.

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival 2013 Ticket Prices/Packages:

- Weekend Pass For All Three Days - $90 [BUY HERE]

- Thursday, April 18th – Kick Off Party – $12 In Advance/$15 Day-Of  [BUY HERE]

- Friday, April 19th: $35 In Advance/$40 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

- Saturday, April 20th: $40 In Advance/$45 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

- Sunday, April 21st: $35 In Advance/$40 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

- VIP Three-Day Package – $165: Includes one three-day NEMHHF Pass, entry to Thursday’s pre-party, an NEMHF T-shirt, 18 x 24 NEMHF poster, NEMHF sampler CD, exclusive meet and greets with artists all weekend, early entry each day, NEHMF guitar picks, NEHMF button pack, raffles for exclusive gear, NEMHF beer koozie, NEMHF + Shock Clothing key chain, free Monster energy drink at the signing tent. [BUY HERE]

- VIP One-Day Pass - $80: Includes one NEMHHF day pass for Friday, Saturday or Sunday, an NEMHF T-shirt, 18 x 24 NEMHF poster, NEMHF sampler CD, exclusive meet and greets with artists all weekend, NEHMF guitar picks, NEMHF beer koozie, NEMHF + Shock Clothing key chain, free Monster energy drink at the signing tent. [BUY HERE]

Since 1999, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL has showcased a vast array of Metal and Hardcore acts, while also providing merchandising and promotional areas for record labels and other vendors, at Worcester, Massachusetts’ massive venue The Palladium. Join the this years festivities!

Related links:
https://www.facebook.com/metalandhardcorefest
http://metalandhardcorefestival.com
https://twitter.com/moshfest
http://www.massconcerts.com

NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FEST: Tickets Unleashed For 15th Anniversary Event

As previously reported, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL will once again overthrow the historic venue, The Palladium, in Worcester, Massachusetts, this year marking the 15th anniversary of the iconic weekend-long gathering! The festivities will commence with a pre-party on April 18th, 2013 and the three official days of the fest following on the 19th, 20th, and 21st.

Tickets for this year’s NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL are officially on sale NOW. Details below!

Latest additions to the fest include: Agitator, Battlecross, Disgrace, Foundation, Glass Cloud, King 810, Miss May I, Mouth Of The South, Mutilation Rites, Texas In July, The Greenery, Thick As Blood and To The Wind and VYGR with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks. See day-to-day breakdown below.

Friday: Anthrax performing Among The Living in its entirety, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Exodus, Municipal Waste, Black Breath, Holy Grail, VYGR, Dead By Wednesday, Multilation Rites, Trap Them, Death Before Dishonor, Xibalba, The Mongoloids, Power Trip, Expire, Twitching Tongues, Suburban Scum, Rude Awakening, The Greenery, Disgrace, Antagonist AD, The Greenery, Battlecross.

Saturday: Opeth, Katatonia, Trollfest, Tyr, Hellsot, Heidevolk, Ensiferum, Born of Osiris, After The Burial,  The Contortionist, I Declare War, Legion, Erra, Fit For An Autopsy, Sworn In, Reflections, Mouth of the South, Ark of the Covenant, Those Who Fear, Saving Grace, Years Since The Storm, Mouth of the South, King 810.

Sunday: Suicidal Tendencies, Miss May I, Texas In July, Glass Cloud, Your Memorial, No Mercy, Foundation, Remembering Never, Bracewar, Mother of Mercy, Agitator, Incendiary, Thick As Blood, To The Wind.

New England Metal & Hardcore Festival 2013 Ticket Prices/Packages:

- Weekend Pass For All Three Days - $90 [BUY HERE]

- Thursday, April 18th – Kick Off Party – $12 In Advance/$15 Day-Of  [BUY HERE]

- Friday, April 19th: $35 In Advance/$40 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

- Saturday, April 20th: $40 In Advance/$45 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

- Sunday, April 21st: $35 In Advance/$40 Day-Of [BUY HERE]

- VIP Three-Day Package – $165: Includes one three-day NEMHHF Pass, entry to Thursday’s pre-party, an NEMHF T-shirt, 18 x 24 NEMHF poster, NEMHF sampler CD, exclusive meet and greets with artists all weekend, early entry each day, NEHMF guitar picks, NEHMF button pack, raffles for exclusive gear, NEMHF beer koozie, NEMHF + Shock Clothing key chain, free Monster energy drink at the signing tent. [BUY HERE]

- VIP One-Day Pass - $80: Includes one NEMHHF day pass for Friday, Saturday or Sunday, an NEMHF T-shirt, 18 x 24 NEMHF poster, NEMHF sampler CD, exclusive meet and greets with artists all weekend, NEHMF guitar picks, NEMHF beer koozie, NEMHF + Shock Clothing key chain, free Monster energy drink at the signing tent. [BUY HERE]

Since 1999, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL has showcased a vast array of Metal and Hardcore acts, while also providing merchandising and promotional areas for record labels and other vendors, at Worcester, Massachusetts’ massive venue The Palladium. Join the this years festivities!

Related links:
https://www.facebook.com/metalandhardcorefest
http://metalandhardcorefestival.com
https://twitter.com/moshfest
http://www.massconcerts.com

Tour Poster & Tickets For The 2013 OPETH & KATATONIA Tour!

As previously announced, two of Sweden's finest musical exports: Opeth and Katatonia, will be joining forces again for another North American tour. The pair will be out on the road together this spring as part of "North American Heritage Tour 2013".

The "North American Heritage Tour 2013," will conquer over 30 cities this spring beginning April 18 in Buffalo, N.Y. Get your tickets HERE!

Here is the official tour poster:

Related links:
Katatonia's Official Site
Official site of Opeth

"TURN THE PAGE" (News & Tour Updates - 1/11/2013 Edition) LIVE From The New York City Subway!

"Turn The Page" brings you (our audience) the most relevant up to date Heavy Music news and tour information in a video format. While we select what we believe is the most important information and produce this video segment on a weekly basis, keep in mind that our main platform (www.HornsUpRocks.com) is the place where you can get the majority of the information you need.

Without further due, here is the sixteenth installment of "TURN THE PAGE", this is the 1/11/2013 edition. Filmed at and on the Subway in New York City!

Artists mentioned:

- Anthrax
- Exodus
- Municipal Waste
- Holy Grail
- High On Fire
- The Scorpions
- Bleeding Through
- Killswitch Engage
- Hypocrisy
- Hatebreed
- The Black Dahlia Murder
- Trivium
- Stratovarius
- This Or The Apocalypse
- Impending Doom
- Kataklysm
- Firewind
- Turisas
- No Bragging Rights
- Uli John Roth
- Exhumed
- Phobia
- Behemoth
- Opeth
- Katatonia
- Suicidal Tendencies
- Lacuna Coil
- Job For A Cowboy
- Shai Hulud            



Full details on the news stories and tours mentioned on the video above, can be seen on our archive (located on the left hand side column) 

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Related links:
Horns Up Rocks

Poster Revealed For The 15th Anniversary New England Metal Hardcore Fest, Headlined by: ANTHRAX, HATEBREED, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES & OPETH!

As announced yesterday (January 9), MassConcerts proudly presents the first details for NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL 2013, today confirming the dates and preliminary list of bands for this year’s occurrence of the long-running annual event.

For the 2013 installment, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL will once again overthrow the historic venue, The Palladium, in Worcester, Massachusetts, this year marking the 15th anniversary of the iconic weekend-long gathering! The festivities will commence with a pre-party on April 18th, 2013 and the three official days of the fest following on the 19th, 20th, and 21st.

View the preliminary list of bands set to perform this year HERE. Tickets for the event will go on sale next Wednesday, January 16th.

Here is the official festival poster:

 
Since 1999, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL has showcased a vast array of Metal and Hardcore acts across two stages, while also providing merchandising and promotional areas for record labels and other vendors, at Worcester, Massachusetts’ massive venue The Palladium.

Related links:
https://www.facebook.com/metalandhardcorefest
http://metalandhardcorefestival.com
https://twitter.com/moshfest
http://www.massconcerts.com

NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL To Celebrate 15th Anniversary With Historic Lineup!

MassConcerts proudly presents the first details for NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL 2013, today confirming the dates and preliminary list of bands for this year’s occurrence of the long-running annual event.

For the 2013 installment, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL will once again overthrow the historic venue, The Palladium, in Worcester, Massachusetts, this year marking the 15th anniversary of the iconic weekend-long gathering! The festivities will commence with a pre-party on April 18th, 2013 and the three official days of the fest following on the 19th, 20th, and 21st.

Commented the festival’s founder Scott Lee of MassConcerts: “I am excited with how far we have come and am ecstatic for this to be on our 15th year! It has been a long, interesting journey. We always try to make it a memorable event and we really hope you all enjoy the festival this year.”

With more than forty acts from all realms of the extreme music world already set to storm the two stages of NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL XV -- and with many more to be announced in the coming weeks -- the confirmed headliners for the event will include Hatebreed, Opeth and Suicidal Tendencies, as well as legendary thrash titans Anthrax performing their 'Among The Living' album in its entirety, as part of their headlining spot on the Metal Alliance Tour.

View the preliminary list of bands set to perform this year below. Tickets for the event will go on sale next Wednesday, January 16th.

NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL XV:
- Anthrax
- Hatebreed
- Opeth
- Suicidal Tendencies
- After The Burial
- Alpha & Omega
- Antagonist AD
- Ark Of The Covenant
- Black Breath
- Born Of Osiris
- The Contortionist
- Dead By Wednesday
- Death Before Dishonor
- Ensiferum
- Erra
- Exodus
- Expire
- Fit For An Autopsy
- Heidevolk
- Hellsot
- Holy Grail
- I Declare War
- Incendiary
- Katatonia
- Legion
- The Mongoloids
- Mother Of Mercy
- Municipal Waste
- No Mercy
- Power Trip
- Rude Awakening
- Saving Grace
- Shadows Fall
- Suburban Scum
- Those Who Fear
- Trap Them
- Trollfest
- Twitching Tongues
- Tyr
- Within The Ruins
- Xibalba

Since 1999, the NEW ENGLAND METAL & HARDCORE FESTIVAL has showcased a vast array of Metal and Hardcore acts across two stages, while also providing merchandising and promotional areas for record labels and other vendors, at Worcester, Massachusetts’ massive venue The Palladium.

Related links:
https://www.facebook.com/metalandhardcorefest
http://metalandhardcorefestival.com
https://twitter.com/moshfest
http://www.massconcerts.com

Tour Dates Revealed For The OPETH & KATATONIA North American Tour!

As previously announced, two of Sweden's finest musical exports: Opeth and Katatonia, will be joining forces again for another North American tour. The pair will be out on the road together this spring as part of "North American Heritage Tour 2013".

The "North American Heritage Tour 2013," will conquer over 30 cities this spring beginning April 18 in Buffalo, N.Y.

Commented KATATONIA's guitarist, Anders Nyström, "Back in the U.S.A...That's right Springsteen! We're looking at round #2 as special guests to our brothers in Opeth on their last North American leg of the Heritage World Tour. This time we'll mainly cover off-territories, so regardless if you caught or missed us last time, consider this a second chance to attend the dead ends of North America with one of the best bills there'll ever be!"

The tour will make two special stops, the first in Worcester, Mass. on April 20 where the band returns to play the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival, then in Clifton Park, N.Y. on April 28 where acclaimed Porcupine Tree front-man Steven Wilson will join for the night. A full list of confirmed dates can be seen below.

Here is the complete itinerary:

4/18 - Buffalo, NY @ The Town Ballroom

4/20 - Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Fest
4/21 - Quebec City, QC @ Capitole
4/23 - Halifax, NS @ Halifax Forum
4/24 - Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
4/26 - Guelph, ON @ Guelph Concert Theatre
4/27 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
4/28 - Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall *w/ Steven Wilson
4/29 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
4/30 - Norfolk, VA @ NorVa Theatre
5/02 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
5/03 - St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre                 
5/04 - Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre
5/05 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
5/06 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
5/08 - Lexington, KY @ Buster's Billiards & Backroom
5/09 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue
5/10 - Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
5/11 - Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's
5/12 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
5/14 - Fargo, ND @ The Venue
5/15 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
5/16 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's
5/17 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
5/18 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
5/20 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
5/21 - Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
5/23 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre

5/24 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
5/25 - Agoura Hills, CA @ The Canyon Club
5/26 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst

Related links:
Katatonia's Official Site
Official site of Opeth

OPETH Will Be Joining Forces With KATATONIA For A North American Trek!

Yesterday (January 7th), KATATONIA posted the following message regarding an upcoming North American tour:

"Big tour announcement coming this week... Where? North America! When? This spring! With whom? Check back in this week and you'll find out!"

Once again, two of Sweden's finest musical exports: Opeth and Katatonia, will be joining forces again for another North American tour. The pair will be out on the road together this spring as part of "North American Heritage Tour 2013".

Thus far a May 10th date at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI has surfaced. A proper announcement of the tour is expected to be made this week. (via The PRP)

Stay tuned for more the details!

Related links:
Katatonia's Official Site
Official site of Opeth

KATATONIA To Announce North American Tour Later This Week!

Last year, KATATONIA unleashed their ninth studio album entitled 'Dead End Kings' (available now via Peaceville Records). The follow-up to 2009’s critically acclaimed, 'Night is the New Day', can be purchased online in a multitude of formats and bundle packages via Omerch or on iTunes: Standard Edition (Standard Edition) and Deluxe Edition.

Earlier today (January 7th), the band posted the following message regarding an upcoming North American tour:

"Big tour announcement coming this week... Where? North America! When? This spring! With whom? Check back in this week and you'll find out!"

Stay tuned for all the details!

Related links:
Katatonia's Official Site
Katatonia on Peaceville Records
Katatonia on Facebook
Katatonia on MySpace

DEVIN TOWNSEND Discusses 'Epicloud', Future Collaborations With Steve Vai, Parenting & More!

As previously reported, after completing his epic quadrology last year with the simultaneous release of 'Ghost' and 'Deconstruction', renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Devin Townsend is ready to start the next chapter in the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT's career with their NEW effort, 'Epicloud'. Released on September 18th in North America and September 24th in Europe, 'Epicloud' boasts 13 light-hearted, hook laden tracks featuring once again, guest vocal appearances by Anneke van Giersbergen. It's Epic and it's loud, it's 'Epicloud'.

In celebration of his latest sonic potpourri, DTP just wrapped up an extensive North American tour with KATATONIA, PARADISE LOST and STOLEN BABIES. Prior to his stellar performance at New York City's Irving Plaza, Horns Up Rocks' own Zulie Alvarez sat down with Devin Townsend to discuss his latest album 'Epicloud', as well as his many musical projects. During the chat, Townsend revealed to us that he is once again collaborating with guitar god Steve Vai. He also discusses being a parent and how is not pushing music too hard on his kid. This is an interview that you can't miss, so check it out right now!



Video and photo by: Zulie Alvarez (www.zuliephotographierocks.com/)

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

PARADISE LOST Unleash NEW Music Video For "Fear Of Impending Hell"!

Currently on the road in North America for their first US tour in five years, Gothic/Doom Metallers PARADISE LOST are now premiering their NEW video for "Fear Of Impending Hell". Taken from their recently released 13th studio album, 'Tragic Idol', "Fear Of Impending Hell" was directed and produced by the band's own Steve Edmondson (bass) and features clips of live performances and behind-the-scenes footage. Here is the music video for PARADISE LOST's "Fear Of Impending Hell" (courtesy of Loudwire.com):



If you still haven't heard PARADISE LOST's Tragic Idol, please visit DecibelMagazine.com for the exclusive album stream. To purchase the album, head over to iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for a CD.

PARADISE LOST joins co-headliners DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and KATATONIA on the current "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" across North America. All remaining dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below.

- Sept. 19: Toronto, ON at Opera House
- Sept. 20: Montreal, QC at Cafe Campus
- Sept. 21: Worcester, MA at Palladium
- Sept. 22: Philadelphia, PA at TLA
- Sept. 23: New York, NY at Irving Plaza
- Sept. 24: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live

PARADISE LOST live 2012:

- Oct. 3: Lisbon, Portugal at Paradise Garage
- Oct. 4: Porto, Portugal at Hard Club
- Oct. 5: Madrid, Spain at Penélope
- Oct. 6: Barcelona, Spain at Razzmatazz
- Oct. 8: Milano, Italy at Alcatraz
- Oct. 9: Ciampino, Italy at Orion
- Oct. 11: Graz, Austria at PPC
- Oct. 12: Straubing, Germany at Metal Invasion Festival
- Oct. 13: Lausanne, Switzerland at Les Docks
- Oct. 14: Ljubljana, Slovenia at Kino Siska
- Oct. 15: Zagreb, Croatia at Boogaloo Club
- Oct. 17: Kosice, Slovakia at Collosseum Club
- Oct. 18: Krakow, Poland at Mega Club
- Oct. 19: Warsaw, Poland at Proxima
- Oct. 20: Brno, Czech Republic at Klub Fleda
- Dec. 3-7: Miami, FL at Barge To Hell

Related links:

Paradise Lost's Official Site

Paradise Lost on Facebook

Paradise Lost on MySpace

Paradise Lost on Twitter

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT Premieres NEW Song Called "True North" & It Kicks Ass!

As previously reported, after completing his epic quadrology last year with the simultaneous release of 'Ghost' and 'Deconstruction', renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Devin Townsend is ready to start the next chapter in the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT's career with their NEW effort, 'Epicloud'. Due out September 18th in North America and September 24th in Europe, 'Epicloud' boasts 13 light-hearted, hook laden tracks featuring once again, guest vocal appearances by Anneke van Giersbergen. It's Epic and it's loud, it's 'Epicloud'.

To give fans a preview of Epicloud, Hevy Devy has now posted a new track, "True North," online. To give it a listen, please visit Metal Hammer Germany:

http://www.metal-hammer.de/video-audio/premieren/article321532.ece

Right now, DTP and KATATONIA are bringing the masses the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). Here are the remaining tour dates:

- Sept. 4: Seattle, WA at Studio 7
- Sept. 5: Vancouver, BC at Commodore
- Sept. 7: San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall
- Sept. 8: Los Angeles, CA at El Rey Theater
- Sept. 9: Phoenix, AZ at Marquee Theater
- Sept. 11: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live Studio
- Sept. 12: Dallas, TX at Trees
- Sept. 13: Lawrence, KS at Granada
- Sept. 14: Denver, CO at Summit
- Sept. 16: Minneapolis, MN at Station 4
- Sept. 17: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
- Sept. 18: Pittsburgh, PA at Mr. Smalls
- Sept. 19: Toronto, ON at Opera House
- Sept. 20: Montreal, QC at Cafe Campus
- Sept. 21: Worcester, MA at Palladium
- Sept. 22: Philadelphia, PA at TLA
- Sept. 23: New York, NY at Irving Plaza
- Sept. 24: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

KATATONIA Unleash NEW Album 'DEAD END KINGS' - Full Album Stream Available Now!

KATATONIA fans: the wait is over! 'Dead End Kings', the long-awaited ninth album from Sweden’s master of dark Rock/Metal, is now available in North America via Peaceville Records. The follow-up to 2009’s critically acclaimed, 'Night is the New Day', can be purchased online in a multitude of formats and bundle packages via Omerch or on iTunes: Standard Edition (Standard Edition) and Deluxe Edition.

You can get a free preview of 'Dead End Kings' right now thanks to Exclaim.ca: http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ClickHear/katatonia-dead_end_kings_album_stream.

As previously reported, Katatonia will hit the road in support of 'Dead End Kings' on “Epic Kings & Idols,” a co-headlining North American run with The Devin Townsend Project set to kick off in early September. British Death/Doom Metal act, Paradise Lost, will perform in support, with Stolen Babies rounding out the lineup.

“Epic Kings & Idols” dates:

             

Sept. 4 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven *

Sept. 5 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore

Sept. 7 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall *

Sept. 8 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theater

Sept. 9 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater *

Sept. 11 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Studio

Sept. 12 - Dallas, TX @ Trees *

Sept. 13 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada *

Sept. 14 - Denver, CO @ Summit

Sept. 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4 *

Sept. 17 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

Sept. 18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls *

Sept. 19 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House

Sept. 20 - Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

Sept. 21 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium

Sept. 22 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA *

Sept. 23 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza *

Sept. 24 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live

* Katatonia headline

VIP and general admission tickets for “Epic Kings & Idols” are on sale now. Stay tuned to the 'Dead End Kings' mini-site: http://www.deadendkings.com for more information on Katatonia, 'Dead End Kings' and “Epic Kings & Idols” North American tour.

Related links:
Katatonia's Official Site
Katatonia on Peaceville Records
Katatonia on Facebook
Katatonia on MySpace

The Devin Townsend Project: Listening Party For 'Epicloud" Available Now!

As previously reported, after completing his epic quadrology last year with the simultaneous release of 'Ghost' and 'Deconstruction', renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Devin Townsend is ready to start the next chapter in the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT's career with their NEW effort, 'Epicloud'. Due out September 18th in North America and September 24th in Europe, 'Epicloud' boasts 13 light-hearted, hook laden tracks featuring once again, guest vocal appearances by Anneke van Giersbergen. It's Epic and it's loud, it's 'Epicloud'.

You can listen to 'Epicloud' in its entirety HERE:



This September, DTP and KATATONIA will team-up for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). Dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below, so check to see when Hevy Devy will be coming to a city near you!

Sept. 4: Seattle, WA at Studio 7
Sept. 5: Vancouver, BC at Commodore
Sept. 7: San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall
Sept. 8: Los Angeles, CA at El Rey Theater
Sept. 9: Phoenix, AZ at Marquee Theater
Sept. 11: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live Studio
Sept. 12: Dallas, TX at Trees
Sept. 13: Lawrence, KS at Granada
Sept. 14: Denver, CO at Summit
Sept. 16: Minneapolis, MN at Station 4
Sept. 17: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
Sept. 18: Pittsburgh, PA at Mr. Smalls
Sept. 19: Toronto, ON at Opera House
Sept. 20: Montreal, QC at Cafe Campus
Sept. 21: Worcester, MA at Palladium
Sept. 22: Philadelphia, PA at TLA
Sept. 23: New York, NY at Irving Plaza
Sept. 24: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

Devin Townsend wants to see YOUR animal instinct: listen to the NEW song "Lucky Animals" & be on DTP's next video!

Alpha-Animal Devin Townsend wants you to be in his NEW video clip for "Lucky Animals" off his upcoming album Epicloud (due out September 18th in North America). In order to become part of the video, all you have to do is become an  animal and film yourself, your friends or family while performing to "Lucky Animals." Be animalistic, be creative, be funny, be cute. But don't be cruel. Dress up like your favorite animal, if you like-- or film your own pet doing something funny (without hurting it or making it do something it doesn't like! Any video with cruel content will be declined!), do mammal stuff, play animal charade, use stuffed animals to tell a story, etc.

Visit www.luckyanimals.insideoutmusic.com to find all details and instructions, plus a short video from Devin!

Here is an audio stream of "Lucky Animals."



To hear more from Epicloud, watch the album teaser below (it features the album's intro, "Effervescent!").   



This September, the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and KATATONIA will team-up for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour", a co-headlining North American run featuring PARADISE LOST as direct support and STOLEN BABIES as openers (DTP and KATATONIA will alternate in headlining each show). Dates for the "Epic Kings & Idols Tour" are below, so check to see when Hevy Devy will be coming to a city near you!

Sept. 4: Seattle, WA at Studio 7
Sept. 5: Vancouver, BC at Commodore
Sept. 7: San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall
Sept. 8: Los Angeles, CA at El Rey Theater
Sept. 9: Phoenix, AZ at Marquee Theater
Sept. 11: Houston, TX at Warehouse Live Studio
Sept. 12: Dallas, TX at Trees
Sept. 13: Lawrence, KS at Granada
Sept. 14: Denver, CO at Summit
Sept. 16: Minneapolis, MN at Station 4
Sept. 17: Chicago, IL at Bottom Lounge
Sept. 18: Pittsburgh, PA at Mr. Smalls
Sept. 19: Toronto, ON at Opera House
Sept. 20: Montreal, QC at Cafe Campus
Sept. 21: Worcester, MA at Palladium
Sept. 22: Philadelphia, PA at TLA
Sept. 23: New York, NY at Irving Plaza
Sept. 24: Baltimore, MD at Rams Head Live

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:

Official Site of The Devin Townsend Project

The Devin Townsend Project on Facebook

Omerch.com

KATATONIA Premieres "Epic Kings & Idols" Promo & It Features A NEW Song!

Swedish dark Rock/Metal heavyweight, Katatonia, has launched a promotional video for its upcoming “Epic Kings & Idols” North American tour. The clip features the brand NEW song, “Buildings,” in its entirety, taken from the band’s impending ninth studio album, 'Dead End Kings', out August 28th via Peaceville Records. Check it out here:



“Epic Kings & Idols” will kick off early next month in Seattle, Washington with co-headliners, The Devin Townsend Project. Paradise Lost and Stolen Babies will round out the line-up for the 18-city, September trek.

VIP ticket packages for all “Epic Kings & Idols” and “Dead Ends of Europe” dates can be purchased online HERE!

As previously reported, Katatonia will hit the road in support of 'Dead End Kings' on “Epic Kings & Idols,” a co-headlining North American run with The Devin Townsend Project set to kick off in early September. British Death/Doom Metal act, Paradise Lost, will perform in support, with Stolen Babies rounding out the lineup.

“Epic Kings & Idols” dates:

             

Sept. 4 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven *

Sept. 5 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore

Sept. 7 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall *

Sept. 8 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theater

Sept. 9 - Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater *

Sept. 11 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Studio

Sept. 12 - Dallas, TX @ Trees *

Sept. 13 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada *

Sept. 14 - Denver, CO @ Summit

Sept. 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4 *

Sept. 17 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

Sept. 18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls *

Sept. 19 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House

Sept. 20 - Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

Sept. 21 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium

Sept. 22 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA *

Sept. 23 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza *

Sept. 24 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live

* Katatonia headline

VIP and general admission tickets for “Epic Kings & Idols” are on sale now. Stay tuned to the 'Dead End Kings' mini-site: http://www.deadendkings.com for more information on Katatonia, 'Dead End Kings' and “Epic Kings & Idols” North American tour.

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
Katatonia's Official Site
http://www.peaceville.com/katatonia/deadendkings/
Katatonia on Facebook
Katatonia on MySpace