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THE DEVIL – Self-Titled Debut Set For North American Release On November 20th

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, instrumental metal, instrumental music, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Candlelight Records, in cooperation with The Silent City, today confirms November 20th as the North American release date for The Devil, the self-titled debut album from the London-based sextet. The masked, all-instrumental band self-produced the entire recording.

THE DEVIL is not a typical Metal band. Combining Traditional/Classic Heavy Metal with select historical, political and conspiracy-laden oracles, the anonymous masked and cloaked musicians present a cinematic soundscape that is sure to strike the fancy of the curious. The 13-track album was crafted at six different recording studios and possesses a sound that is unlike any other you will encounter. Earlier this year, the internationally assembled band launched the beginning of the album campaign via two select videos. Since initiation, over half a million YouTube views have been logged.

Two songs from The Devil have already been tapped for soundtrack inclusion; Extinction Level Event licensed to upcoming film E.S.P. expected late 2012 and Divinorium licensed to upcoming film The Fury. The Fury is being directed by James Colmer (Superman Returns, House of Wax, See No Evil, will feature Erica Leerhsen (Blair Witch Project, Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and is expected early 2013.

Director James Colmer comments on his attraction to THE DEVIL for the upcoming feature film. “Choosing a track for a feature film is often times a difficult task. For us it was a quest of finding a song that could convey the driving, thematic and ominous presence of this psychological thriller in the opening scenes. When I first heard ‘Divinorum,’ I immediately felt the connection I was looking for. It was as though it had been composed specifically for this film. I truly believe you can change the entire feeling and structure of a scene by making the right choice when it comes to music. I know we have made the right choice with THE DEVIL.”

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The Devil – Track Listing:

01. Divinorum

02. Universe

03. Astral Dreamscape

04. World of Sorrow

05. Devil & Mankind

06. The Silent City

07. Akashic Enlightenment

08. Extinction Level Event

09. Intervention

10. Illuminati

11. Transcendence

12. Alternative Dimensions

13. Ascension

THE DEVIL plans to begin touring to support the album in early 2013. Collectively they note, “It is great to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, having worked on this band and album for years. We look forward to bringing our unique live show to audiences around the world.”

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(Source: Earsplit PR)

* For more info on THE DEVIL, click on the links below!

http://www.thedevil.org

http://www.candlelightrecordsusa.com

https://www.facebook.com/CandlelightRecordsUSA

LONG LIVE METAL.

Stone.

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AS I LAY DYING – “Awakened” Full Album Stream On AOL Now On-Line

Posted in Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, heavy metal albums, Metal, metal music, Music, rock music, rock music news with tags , , , , , on September 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Album release show at Santo’s Party House today in NYC

The Grammy-nominated Metal group AS I LAY DYING, who recently debuted their new single and video for “A Greater Foundation” to an overwhelming response by fans, have launched an exclusive full-album stream for AWAKENED on AOL Music. Fans can listen to the album now at www.music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/. AWAKENED is available today in-stores and online!

AS I LAY DYING will be performing a special private CD release show in conjunction with Metal Blade Records 30th Anniversary that will take place on street date in New York at Santos Party House. Starting September 14, fans can pre-order AWAKENED at three New York-area independent record stores and receive a FREE laminate that gives you access into the private NYC release show! Stores participating includes: Looney Tunes (West Babylon, NY), Vintage Vinyl (Fords, NJ), and J&R (NYC).

AWAKENED–which marks the group’s sixth studio album– is garnering early critical acclaim. In his 4/5 star album review for Alternative Press magazine, writer Jason Schreurs hailed, “Screamer Tim Lambesis has never sounded better than on a metal anthem like ‘Overcome,’ his shattered scream completely ripping faces. …Awakened is the best As I Lay Dying album you can point to as metal both modernized and maximized.” (October 2012).

Elsewhere, in his 4/5 star album review for Artist Direct , Rick Florino singled out the preview track “Cauterized” as “An unshakable anthem, the song is the best kind of aural assault and battery from one of heavy metal’s most dynamic outfits. Morphing from a steamrolling six-string storm courtesy of Nick Hipa and Phil Sgrosso, the track shifts into a polyrhythmic crusher fueled by drummer Jordan Mancino and bassist Josh Gilbert’s immortal groove. Tim Lambesis seamlessly segues from a gruff growl into one of the group’s tightest and toughest clean choruses to date.” Florino adds, “‘Cauterize’ is a metallic remedy of the highest order. As I Lay Dying prove to be a genre leader by progressing while pummeling, and it’s evidence that Awakened is another level altogether. They’re set to wake up the genre with a landmark album.” (September 2012)

For AWAKENED, the San Diego-based band–NICK HIPA (guitar), TIM LAMBESIS (vocals), JORDAN MANCINO (drums), PHIL SGROSSO (guitar) and JOSH GILBERT (bass)–holed up in the Blasting Room in Fort Collins, CO with renowned rock producer Bill Stevenson (Descendents) and mixer Colin Richardson. AWAKENED marks the follow-up to the Decas EP (2011) which reached #2 on the iTunes Rock Chart. The group’s last LP, 2010’s immensely successful The Powerless Rise, debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at #10. The Powerless Rise also reached #2 on Billboard’s Independent Albums Chart and #3 on Billboard’s Hard Music Albums Chart.

AS I LAY DYING
09/25 New York, NY Santos Party House w/ Battlecross *Private CD release show

Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Featuring Asking Alexandria, AS I LAY DYING, Suicide Silence, Memphis May Fire and Attila

11/16 Edmonton, AB Edmonton Events Center
11/18 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall
11/19 Vancouver, BC Vogue Theater
11/20 Seattle, WA Showbox Sodo
11/23 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
11/24 San Bernardino, CA California MetalFest VI
11/26 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue
11/27 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
11/29 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
11/30 Covington, KY Madison Theatre
12/01 Cleveland, OH Agora Theatre
12/02 Chicago, IL Congress Theatre
12/03 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Theatre
12/05 Montreal, QC Olympia
12/07 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
12/08 Worcester, MA The Palladium
12/09 New York, NY Best Buy Theatre
12/11 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
12/12 Raleigh, NC Disco Rodeo
12/13 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
12/14 Nashville, TN Warfield
12/15 Jacksonville, FL Edge
12/16 Tampa, FL Cuban Club

Follow As I Lay Dying at these locations:

www.asilaydying.com
www.facebook.com/asilaydying
www.twitter.com/asilaydyingband
www.youtube.com/asilaydying
www.metalblade.com/asilaydying

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(Source: Metal Blade Records)

LONG LIVE AS I LAY DYING.

Stone.

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REVOCATION – Teratogenesis EP Releases Today Via SCION A/V + It’s FREE! REVOCATION North American Fall Tour Announced!

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal music, rock music, rock music news, Thrash Metal with tags , , , , , , on September 25, 2012 by Metal Odyssey

Massachusetts metallers REVOCATION have announced a North American tour for this fall presented by Scion A/V.  The tour will begin October 18th in Trenton, NJ and run through November 14th in Montreal, QC.  Support on the tour will come from A Life Once Lost and KEN mode. A complete list of dates can be found below.

In conjunction with the tour, Scion A/V is releasing a new EP from REVOCATION today (September 25th). The EP is titled Teratogenesis and features the first recordings with the band’s new bass player Brett Bamberger.

Frontman Dave Davidson commented on the band’s new bassist:

“Hey what’s up guys, just wanted to give everyone an update on what’s been happening in the world of Revo. As some of you have already noticed Anthony has parted ways with the band. The split was amicable and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. We have recently enlisted the services of Brett Bamberger and we are incredibly stoked to have him on board as an official member. Come see us live and buy him a beer.”

In other REVOCATION tour news, the band is currently on the road in Europe with label mates DYING FETUS as part of “The Womb to Waste” tour. Dates can be found below.

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Visit SCION A/V by clicking here: http://www.scionav.com and here: Scion A/V Metal and get your FREE Teratogenesis EP!

REVOCATION w/ A Life Once Lost and KEN Mode

* = No KenMode

10/18: Trenton, NJ @ The Backstage at Champs*

10/19: Quebec City, QC @ L’Union Commercial

10/20: Toronto, ON @ WreckRoom

10/21: Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar

10/22:Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge

10/23: St Paul, MN @ Station-4

10/24: Winnipeg, MB @ The Zoo

10/26: Calgary, AB @ Vern’s

10/27 : Edmonton, AB @ Pawn Shop

10/29: Tacoma, WA @ The Lochs

10/30: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon Lounge

10/31: Portland, OR @ Rotture

11/1: San Francisco, CA @ The Sub Mission

11/2: Fullerton, CA @ Slidebar

11/3: Tempe, AZ @ Chaser’s

11/4: El Paso, TX @ House Of Rock

11/5: San Antonio, TX @ Korova

11/6: Austin, TX @ Red 7

11/8: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

11/9: Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall

11/10: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung-Fu Necktie

11/11: Albany, NY @ Bogie’s

11/12: New York, NY @ The Studio at Webster Hall

11/13: Boston, MA @ Great Scott

11/14: Montreal, QC @ Les Foufounes Electriques

“The Womb to Waste” European Tour With Dying Fetus

Remaining Dates:

9/25: Nijmegen, Holland @ Doornroosje

9/26: Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle

9/27: Malmö, Sweden @ KB

9/28: Gothenburg, Sweden @ Sticky Fingers

9/29: Stockholm, Sweden @ Klubben

10/1: Helsinki, Finland @ Tavastia

10/3: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega

10/4: Berlin, Germany @ C-Club

10/5: Würzburg, Germany @ Posthalle, Hell Inside Fest

10/6: Jena, Germany @ F-Haus

10/7: Prague, Czech Republic @ Hoodoo Club

10/8: München, Germany @ Backstage

10/9: Wien, Austria @ Arena

10/10: Ljubljana, Slovenia @ Gala Hala / Kino Siska

10/11: Legnano (Milano), Italy @ Land Of Live Club

10/12: Aarau, Switzerland @ Kiff

10/13: Essen, Germany @ Turock

10/14: Aarschot, Belgium @ De Klinker

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(Source: Relapse Records)

* For more info on REVOCATION, click on the links below!

Official facebook: Revocation

http://bit.ly/RevocationStore

www.relapse.com

LONG LIVE REVOCATION.

LONG LIVE EXTREME METAL.

Stone.

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