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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

NEW DARKTHRONE Song "Leave No Cross Unturned" Available For Streaming!


Norwegian legend, Darkthrone, have a NEW album entitled 'The Underground Resistances' set for release via Peaceville Records on February 26th.
 
'The Underground Resistance' is Darkthrone's latest venture through the Metal cosmos, and first NEW album since the 2010 opus 'Circle the Wagons'. 'The Underground Resistance' contains Darkthrone's trademark masterful riffing in a broad range of styles, effortlessly bounding through the annals of classic Metal, taking in Thrash, Speed and Black Metal, and not forgetting a dose of Punk. All in all a ferocious and dynamic set of tracks drenched in Fenriz's and Nocturno's rich and diverse tastes in all things metal, primarily those rooted firmly in the spirit of the 80's. Six tracks long, and each one an epic in itself, this is undoubtedly Darkthrone's strongest outing of late.

Here is a little taste of what you can expect. This song is called "Leave No Cross Unturned":




'The Underground Resistance' was written and recorded spring 2010 to summer 2012 at Necrohell 2 studios by the band themselves. The album was mastered by Jack Control at Enormous Door in Texas. Cover artwork also comes courtesy of the iconic and celebrated artist Jim Fitzpatrick (see above).

Commented Fenriz, "Three songs each, Ted's are flown from the universe of metal with his strongest voice ever so far. Songs of mine are torn from the wombs of the riders of rohan of Metal, safely cradled in 1985 style."

Darkthrone began life in the late 80's as a Thrash/Death metal act and progressed through technical Death/Doom Metal experimentation to become a legend of the Black Metal world and one of the original leading bands of the Norwegian scene, as well as inspiring a whole generation of Metal bands.

Related links:
Darkthrone
Peaceville Records

HATEBREED Unleash Third Trailer For 'The Divinity Of Purpose'!

As previously announced, HATEBREED are releasing their NEW studio album, 'The Divinity Of Purpose' on January 23, 2013 via Razor & Tie in North America/Canada and on January 25, 2013 via Nuclear Blast in Europe and various additional international territories. 'The Divinity Of Purpose', will be the band’s 6th official album to date, and the follow up to HATEBREED’s self-titled album and also their covers album, 'For The Lions' (both released in 2009). Track Listing HERE

The band has released the third official trailer for 'The Divinity Of Purpose', watch it now!







Don't forget that HATEBREED will be touring with Shadows Fall, Dying Fetus, and The Contortionist. VIP meet n’ greet packages and pre-sale tickets will be available Thursday, November 29th (tomorrow) at 10 AM PST at http://www.hatebreed.com/vip

Here is the complete list of tour dates:

Jan 26 - Flint, MI - Machine Shop
Jan 27 - Joilet, IL - Mojoes
Jan 28 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Auditorium
Jan 30 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
Jan 31 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
Feb 1 - Los Angeles, CA - Roxy
Feb 2 –Chico, CA–Senator Theater
Feb 3 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
Feb 5 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep
Feb 6 - Wichita, KS - Cotillion
Feb 7 - Sauget, IL - Pop's
Feb 8 - Lexington, KY - Busters
Feb 9 - Nashville, TN - Marathon Music Works
Feb 11 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Revolution
Feb 12 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
Feb 13 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligans
Feb 14 - West Springfield, VA - Empire
Feb 15 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
Feb 16 - Syracuse, NY - Westcott Theater
Feb 17 - Amityville, NY - Revolution

'The Divinity Of Purpose' was co-produced by HATEBREED, Chris "Zeuss" Harris (SUICIDE SILENCE, ALL THAT REMAINS, SHADOWS FALL) and Josh Wilbur (LAMB OF GOD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD), with Wilbur also handling mixing duties. The cover artwork was created and illustrated by Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, ATHEIST, SIGH, ANACRUSIS, GWAR) and can be seen below.



Listen to the NEW HATEBREED single HERE!
                   
HATEBREED is currently headlining the EMP Persistence Tour 2013. For more information, check out www.persistencetour.de.

EMP PERSISTENCE TOUR 2013:

- Jan-16: Hamburg @ Docks (Germany)
- Jan-17: Stuttgart @ Schleyerhalle (Germany)
- Jan-18: Lichtenfels @ Stadthalle (Germany)
- Jan-19: Dresden @ Event Werk (Germany)
- Jan-20: Tilburg @ O13 (Netherlands)

Related links:
Hatebreed on Twitter

MACHINE HEAD's Robb Flynn Invites Fans To The DUFF's 14th Anniversary Bash!

This Saturday, January 19, MACHINE HEAD's Robb Flynn invites you to THE Metal Mecca: Duff's Brooklyn! Duff's will be celebrating their 14th anniversary of punishing livers and more importantly, promoting Heavy Music!
 
WHERE: Duff's Brooklyn (168 Marcy Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11211)

WHEN: Saturday January 19th 2013 at whatever time you feel like headbanging and drinking responsibly.




Related links:
Duffs Brooklyn

DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL: 30+ More Bands Added To The Bill!


The organizers of Download Festival are stoked to confirm a massive 37 incredible additions to the 2013 line-up, including LIMP BIZKIT, JIMMY EAT WORLD, DOWN, KORN, AIRBOURNE, ENTER SHIKARI and CANCER BATS. They join headliners Slipknot, Iron Maiden, and Rammstein, as well as Bullet for My Valentine, Mastodon, Stone Sour, Volbeat and Coal Chamber, for what’s set to be THE biggest weekend in the rock calendar on 14-16 June 2013 at the ‘home of rock’, Donington Park.

The event headliners are:

- SLIPKNOT

- IRON MAIDEN
- RAMMSTEIN

Additional acts include:

- Alice In Chains

- Motörhead
- Down
- Mastodon
- UFO
- Stone Sour
- Coal Chamber
- Five Finger Death Punch
- Vision Of Disorder
- Him

- Volbeat
- Amon Amarth
- Converge
- Hellyeah
- In This Moment
- The Sword
- Cancer Bats
- Bullet For My Valentine

- Queens Of The Stone Age
- Thirty Seconds To Mars
- Korn
- Limp Bizkit
- Asking Alexandria

- The Gaslight Anthem
- Enter Shikari
- Young Guns
- Parkway Drive
- Jimmy Eat World

- A Day To Remember
- 3 Doors Down
- Airbourne
- Motionless In White
- The Hives
- Walking Papers
- Hardcore Superstar
- Heaven's Basement
- Earththone 9
- I Am I
- Hacktivist
- Last Witness
- Goldsboro
- Buffalo Summer
- Huntress
- Black Dogs

Weekend and Day tickets for Download 2013 are on sale now and available from http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk/tickets

EARTH CRISIS Inks Record Deal With Candlelight Records - Statement Available


Candlelight Records proudly announces the worldwide signing of EARTH CRISIS. The Syracuse-based band, featuring vocalist Karl Buechner (also in FREYA), guitarists Scott Crouse and Erick Edwards, bassist Ian Edwards, and drummer Dennis Merrick, is currently writing and demoing material for their ninth studio album. Recording is expected to begin in June.

No Hardcore or Metal fan can be unaware of EARTH CRISIS or the contributions the band has made to Heavy Music since their founding in 1989. Championing the weak and the voiceless, the band has over 200,000 catalogue sales to date, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Regardless of passing trends, the five-piece has maintained their vision, dedication to their craft (and causes), and most importantly respected their fans in the 20-plus years of their performing career. In 2013, the band embarks on a new chapter delivering mission music as only they can.

Guitarist Scott Crouse says, “We are excited to be working on a NEW album, and equally as excited to be working on it with Candlelight. Their roster speaks for itself. It's an honor to be alongside bands like Fear Factory, Corrosion of Conformity, and our old friends in Vision of Disorder.” Vocalist Karl Buechner comments, “I'm really looking forward to sharing this next chapter of EC with Candlelight Records. I think they've proven to know the genre well, and will help push us in the right direction.” Candlelight co-owner Steve Beatty notes, “I am very proud to have EARTH CRISIS on Candlelight. I hope our partnership sees the band retain their rightful place in extreme music.”

Founded by Buechner, EARTH CRISIS has enjoyed two chapters in their musical journey. From 1991 to 2001, the straight-edge, vegan band would cultivate a global fanbase. Enduring numerous line-up changes, van accidents, and the natural up-and-down of music industry fads, the band released five full-length albums, two EPs, and two live albums before saying goodbye before a sold out audience at the 6th Annual Hellfest in 2001. Six years later, the band would reunite and perform at the Maryland Metal & Hardcore Festival January 2007. It would open the door to additional performances in the US and Europe, later leading to the band’s headline appearance at 2008’s Firestorm Fest. A rejuvenated EARTH CRISIS would later record two albums, 'To the Death' (2008) and 'Neutralize the Threat' (2011). Each followed by extensive international touring. Revealing a bit about the NEW album and its focus, Buechner conveys, “Lyrically this NEW record is going to focus strictly on an animal rights/anti-vivisection theme. Of course this is what the band is known for, but we've actually never solely dedicated an entire album to the topic.”

“EARTH CRISIS has made a name for itself not only through punishing Metal and Hardcore, but via staunch support of straight edge, animal rights, and veganism,” says Lambgoat editor Alex Arnold. “Few bands command the respect that EARTH CRISIS does, and they've earned it through 20 years of hard work and consistency. Contain, control, to dominate! Contain, control, exterminate!”

EARTH CRISIS will break from songwriting at month’s end to perform four shows for their Australian fans. Confirmed dates are noted below. Tickets are on sale now.

EARTH CRISIS Australian Tour:

- 1/31/2013: The Hi Fi - Brisbane
- 2/01/2013: Hermanns Bar - Sydney
- 2/02/2013: The Corner Hotel - Melbourne
- 2/03/2013: Fowlers Live - Adelaide


Related links:
Earth Crisis on MySpace
Earth Crisis on Twitter