I had to reblog this AMAZING post about this AMAZING song from the mighty WITCH CROSS \m/\m/
Well, the day has finally arrived when we can share with you the brand new video shot by Peter Hansen, of our first track from the forthcoming ‘Axe to Grind’ album, ‘Demon in the Mirror,’ released shortly on Hells Headbangers Records and written by guitarist Mike Koch and myself, its just one of a whole bunch of in your face metal anthems coming your way this summer…..Enjoy!
Kev Moore
Dave Mustaine recently gave the honor to radio host, Full Metal Jackie to be the first to announce that the band Death Division will be the openers for Gigantour 2013.
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Death Division is the new Heavy Metal band founded by Bassist – Jerry Montano (Hellyeah / Danzig / Nothingface / Down & Dirty), Drummer – Tim Yeung (Morbid Angel / Divine Heresy / Hate Eternal / Nile), Vocals / Guitar – Sean De La Tour, and Lead Guitar – Rick Di Marco. The band is managed by Dave Mustaine’s son, Justis Mustaine.
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Click on the link below to experience the NEW single from Death Division: I’ve Had Enough
https://soundcloud.com/death-division/ive-had-enough
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(Source: facebook: Gigantour)
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RAVEN X – The Raven X album Essence Without Light is now available!! Essence Without Light was released back on March 13th, 2013. This debut album from Ohio’s Gothic Death Metal duo will no doubt impress Metal fans from both the Melodic and Extreme sides of the Metal aisle! Metal be thy name.
To Purchase via Download:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/raven-x/id606536729
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Essence-Without-Light-Explicit/dp/B00BJZJAWE/
Buy CD:
http://www.BatZugeRecords.com/store
* The CD contains an 8-page booklet with all lyrics included!
* CD artwork was created by artist Maira Pedroni.
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Listen to and watch the album trailer for Essence Without Light:
NŸX – all Vocals & Lyrics
KHÂOS – all Instruments & Music
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* RAVEN X was formed in 2006 by guitarist Khâos and vocalist Nÿx.
* For more info on RAVEN X, click on the links below!
facebook: Raven X
http://www.reverbnation.com/ravenx
http://twitter.com/RavenXofficial
http://soundcloud.com/ravenxband
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AVANTASIA – Just after we received the information that the new album THE MYSTERY OF TIME has also entered the Swiss album Top 10 charts at #5, we can proudly announce that it has also entered the United World Charts at position #31 – marking Tobias‘ highest world chart entry ever and making AVANTASIA the only German music act in the worldwide sales charts that combine sales of all major music markets such as the USA, UK, Asia and Europe. What makes it even more astonishing is that the album hasn’t even been released in the USA and Canada yet.
Other chart entries read as follows:
Germany #2,
Switzerland #5,
Sweden #9,
Finland #9,
Austria #11,
Hungary #15,
Norway #19,
England #6 (Rock, #97 international),
Czech Republic #20,
Spain #29,
France #48,
Netherlands #85,
Japan #17 (international artists)
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“Sleepwalking“ Video Clip: http://smarturl.it/SleepwalkingVideo
“The Mystery Of Time” Album Trailer: http://youtu.be/JTq8Q94eLDk
“The Mystery Of Time“ Studio Reports: http://youtu.be/k8tFi-8zyUk
“Invoke The Machine” Lyric Video: http://youtu.be/WfQEclxbQrs
Tobias Sammet
Tobias Sammet talks about his guests:
http://youtu.be/OdsSoPjqYTY
http://youtu.be/WdhVXZ20irc
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AVANTASIA On Tour:
20.04 D Fulda – Esperanto Halle
22.04. D Berlin – Tempodrom
23.04. D Hamburg – Große Freiheit
25.04. D Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
26.04. D Lichtenfels – Stadthalle
10.05. NL Amsterdam – Melkweg
31.05. ES Madrid – Sonisphere
01.06. ES Barcelona – Sonisphere
08.06. S Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival
21.06. F Clisson – Hellfest
23.06. RU Moscow – Milk
25.06. ARG Buenos Aires – El Teatro
27.06. CHI Santiago de Chile – Teatro Caupolican
29.06. BRA Sao Paolo – HCBC Hall
03.07. CRC San Jose – Peppers
05.07. MEX Mexico City – Circo Valador
10.07. J Tokyo – Shinagwa Prince Stella Ball
13.07 D Ballenstedt – Rock Harz
14.07 CZ Zlin – Masters Of Rock
08.08. SLO Snina – Festival Rock Pod Kameňom
10.08 UK Derbyshire / Catton Park – Bloodstock Festival
(Source: Nuclear Blast)
* For more info on AVANTASIA, click on the links below!
facebook: Avantasia
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As reported on the facebook page of SABATON:
Rockstad: Falun is our own 3-day Open Air festival in our hometown Falun, Sweden and we will do a very special show there this year…
-Hope to meet You there in August, and feel free to spread the word about our festival by sharing this poster!
Tickets and more info here: http://rockstadfalun.se/
Rockstad: Falun 2013 is a 3-day open air festival, August 15 – 17th, located in Falun, Sweden, approximately 250 km north of Stockholm.
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THE ENTIRE ALBUM THE ART OF WAR WILL BE PLAYED!
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SABATON’s newest studio album Carolus Rex (2012 – Nuclear Blast) is available now thru retail and online!
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* For more info on SABATON, click on the links below!
facebook: Sabaton
http://www.twitter.com/sabaton
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San Francisco Bay Area Thrash bands have long been known for their in-your-face approach to music, and POTENTIAL THREAT SF are no strangers to that tradition. Civilization Under Threat from Bay Area Thrash Metallers POTENTIAL THREAT SF will be released June 18th through Old School Metal Records.
Originally formed as a five-piece in 1986, they have shared the stage with everyone from Testament to Slayer to Cro-Mags to Nuclear Assault and just recently returned from touring with Death Angel. Their hard-working, no holds barred attitude carries over to their live shows. Though they put every ounce of grit and determination into their set, they still manage not to sound like angry old fucks.
Their mentality is simple – it’s just as easy for a band to get the audience involved in their show as it is to be pissed off and push them away. In short, they still have fun and show it on stage and to the fans, regardless of how long they’ve been playing or how many people are in the attendance.
Their newest offering, Civilization Under Threat (to be released by OSM Records), gives a nod to the old school by combining aggressive, commanding vocals with dual guitars and a thundering bottom end. Engineered and mastered by Juan Urteaga (Machine Head, Testament, Heathen) at Trident Studios has given the album a massively heavy quality without being over-produced.
The band consists of Mike Noble on lead vocals and lead/rhythm guitars, Daniel Sheridan on lead/rhythm guitars, Kenny Noble on drums and Damien Sisson (also in Death Angel) on bass.
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(Source: ClawHammer PR)
* For more info on POTENTIAL THREAT SF, click on the link below!
Above Photo: Damien Sisson (left) Stone (right)
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Technical Power/Thrash band Dark Design from Raleigh, North Carolina has recently signed with Heaven & Hell Records for the release of their debut, Prey for the Future.
Since early 2010, Dark Design, comprised of members Ray Lewis (guitar), Mike Joyner (guitar), Andrew Bertrand (vocals), and rhythm section Matt (bass) and Robbie Mercer (drums), have built a strong fan base in their local metal scene. Their technical prowess and progressive song structuring have often been compared to that of Death, Toxik, and Anacrusis. As buzz of the band began to grow they were requested to play the 2012 Warriors of Metal Festival in Ohio.
Meanwhile the band was working on their debut album. The band is currently finishing up the recording with John E Wooten (Widow U.S) and is now in final mix down. Mastering is set to be done by Jamie King at The Basement Studios. Release is set for late Summer / early Fall.
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(Source: ClawHammer PR)
* For more info on DARK DESIGN, click on the links below!
facebook: Dark Design
http://www.reverbnation.com/darkdesignband
http://www.heavenandhellrecords.com
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HORLET – The underground Metal scene is alive and rabid in Dayton, Ohio… and HORLET is one brutal reason why. Uniting the sounds of both old school Thrash and Scandinavian Melodic Death Metal, the influences of Slayer and (early) In Flames run rampant through the Metal sound of HORLET. If you’re a Metal band on the rise like HORLET is, these are the Metal legends you want to have rub off on your sonic Metal arsenal. With a stockpile of musical talent and lyrics touching on the cryptic worlds of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Aliens, HORLET has surpassed my Metal expectations.
You can currently stream 3 new songs from HORLET’s forthcoming album The Keys Of Life And Death, via their facebook page. Click here: Horlet and prepare to get your eardrums scorched and brain scalded by the fierce, fast (and melodic) HORLET! This is a band that’s serious about dominating your senses with a firestorm of Metal; the HORLET brand of Metal that will leave you scarred, crawling and begging for more! Metal be thy name.
Formed back in April of 2009, HORLET is a diy, blue-collar and underground Metal pit bull that’s been unleashed upon the Metal masses! HORLET has proven that million dollar recording studios with overpaid white-collar producers are truly overrated. One listen through of Signs Of Winter, The Halls Of Amenti and Children Of The Light should leave you agreeing with my spoken Metal words. Metal record labels out there take note: ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY HORLET.
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Jason Lyons – Vocals
Keith Byerman – Guitar
Seth Mullins – Guitar
Eric Barnes – Drums
Allen D. McCowan – Bass
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* A special thank you to Eric Barnes (drums) for the cool introduction to HORLET and talking Metal shop!
* For more info on HORLET, click on the links below!
facebook: Horlet
http://www.reverbnation.com/horlet
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Swedish Melodic Death metallers Deals Death made a public announcement; that after three years together they will be parting ways with bass player Fredrik Ljung.
The band comments: “There are times when everything is great, there are times when everything is bad. And there are times when different paths are chosen and you simply drift apart. Things like these are never easily decided and we thank our friend and bandmate for three awesome years and wish you a brilliant future.”
Fredrik made the following statement in response: “Dear friends and fans! As you now know, I have left the band. We saw it as the only way to go and I want to thank everyone who has gotten me and Deals Death to the point where we are at today. There are many reasons for my goodbye but I personally feel that I’m not on the same wavelength as the present band. And when you play in a band such as Deals Death you have to be able to give it your all! My last contribution with Deals Death is recorded and will be heard on the new album and I’m sure you´ll like it. I will continue with my other projects and have no intention to quit making music what so ever. I would also like to thank Deals Death for this wonderful time and great memories!”
Earlier this year Deals Death completed recording of their third full length album at Studio Abyss, Sweden, which is slated for a release later this year via Spinefarm Records. Full details are yet to be announced. The new record follows the highly acclaimed ‘Elite’ record which was released in 2012 also via Spinefarm Records.
Watch and listen to ‘Fortified’ from ‘Elite’ below:
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(Source: Future PR)
* For more info on DEALS DEATH, click on the links below!
facebook: Deals Death
Spinefarm Records: http://www.spinefarm.fi
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“Steelhammer” – that’s the name of the upcoming new album of legendary German Metal band U.D.O.. On May 24th (USA: May 21st) “Steelhammer” will be released as CD, ltd. Digipak, ltd. 2-Vinyl and ltd. Fan Package.
A first album teaser is available here.
Udo Dirkschneider comments on the cover artwork: ”Our new album is a real battering ram,” Udo says. “That’s why we have chosen this cover. It really shows best that U.D.O. is pure Heavy Metal! U.D.O. is back!” “Steelhammer” was produced by Udo Dirkschneider and Fitty Wienhold.
Francesco Jovino, Andrey Smirnov, Udo Dirkschneider, Kasperi Heikkinen, Fitty Wienhold
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Here are the editions and track listings of the forthcoming album “Steelhammer”:
01. Steelhammer
02. A Cry Of A Nation
03. Metal Machine
04. Basta Ya
05. Heavy Rain
06. Devil’s Bite
07. Death Ride
08. King Of Mean
09. Time Keeper
10. Never Cross My Way
11. Take My Medicine
12. Stay True
13. When Love Becomes A Lie
14. Book Of Faith
THE CONTENT OF THE “STEELHAMMER” BOX SET:
01. Steelhammer
02. A Cry Of A Nation
03. Metal Machine
04. Basta Ya
05. Heavy Rain
06. Devil’s Bite
07. Death Ride
08. King Of Mean
09. Time Keeper
10. Never Cross My Way
11. Take My Medicine
12. Shadows Come Alive (bonus track)
13. Stay True
14. When Love Becomes A Lie
15. Book Of Faith
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01. Steelhammer
02. A Cry Of A Nation
03. Metal Machine
04. Basta Ya
05. Heavy Rain
06. Devil’s Bite
07. Death Ride
08. King Of Mean
09. Time Keeper
10. Never Cross My Way
11. Take My Medicine
12. Stay True
13. When Love Becomes A Lie
14. Book Of Faith
15. Dust And Rust (bonus track)
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(Sources: AFM Records, U.D.O. Official Website)
* For more info on U.D.O., click on the links below!
facebook: U.D.O. (official)
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SODOM – The 14th studio album, Epitome Of Torture, from Thrash Metal legends SODOM, will be releasing on May 7th in North America, via SPV / Steamhammer. Release dates may vary per country. Metal be thy name.
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EPITOME OF TORTURE – Track Listing:
My Final Bullet * S.O.D.O.M. * Epitome Of Torture * Stigmatized * Cannibal * Shoot Today – Kill Tomorrow * Invocating The Demons * Katjuscha * Into The Skies Of War * Tracing The Victim * Waterboarding * Splitting The Atom
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Check out the CD release party info, below!
Check out SODOM’s tour dates in South America this April, below! Or go to http://www.sodomized.info for full tour details!
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* For more info on SODOM, click on the links below!
facebook: Sodom
http://www.twitter.com/sodomized
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Feast you Metal lovin’ eyes on the ultra fantastic cover art for Deceiver Of The Gods; the 9th studio album from Sweden’s Melodic Death Metal warriors – AMON AMARTH. Whoa! A June 2013 release is expected via Metal Blade Records. Metal be thy name!
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Vocals – Johan Hegg
Bass – Ted Lundström
Guitar – Johan Söderberg
Guitar – Olavi Mikkonen
Drums – Fredrik Andersson
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* For more info on AMON AMARTH, click on the links below!
facebook: Amon Amarth
http://www.twitter.com/amonamarthband
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Vocal/Guitar- Chris Ordonez
Lead Guitar- Joe Viwatkurkul
Bass- Daniel Alonzo
Drums- Coyoton
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FDA REKOTZ is proud to announce the signing of American classic Death Metal clan DEROGATORY. Their debut, Above All Else will be released by the label later this year. Be prepared for some blastin’ Death Metal in the vein and with soul of the good old late 80s/early 90s American Death Metal elite.
DEROGATORY was formed in late 2010. Founding guitarists Christian Ordonez and Joe Viwatkurkul wrote all the early material with Chris later taking the position of changing the music style and riff writing even further with later material. Derogatory has seen three drummers come and go before current skin-basher Coyoton stepped in. Bassist Daniel Alonzo rounds out the lineup. In 2011, the band recorded a demo, which spread like wildfire around their native Los Angeles. Derogatory specializes in heavy music played with fury, speed and technicality.
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(Source: ClawHammer PR)
* For more info on DEROGATORY, click on the link below!
facebook: Derogatory DeathMetal
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Killswitch Engage have debuted on the Billboard album charts at #7 with their 6th studio album: Disarm The Descent. Congratulations to Killswitch Engage and… Metal be thy name!
Killswitch Engage are hitting the road in the U.S. in support of Disarm The Descent this May with As I Lay Dying Official, Miss May I, and AFFIANCE!
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Airbourne‘s forthcoming record Black Dog Barking is now available for pre-order on iTunes! And, if you order the Special Edition, you’ll receive an instant download of “Live It Up’! Black Dog Barking will be released in North America on May 21st, via Roadrunner Records.
Pre-order Black Dog Barking on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/bdbpreorder
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The Summer Slaughter Tour will be hitting Los Angeles, CA on 7/20 and New York, NY on 08/07! Tickets go on sale April 19th!
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From the facebook page of IRON MAIDEN:
Maiden will be returning to Argentina this summer to make their first-ever appearance at the legendary River Plate Stadium, Buenos Aires on 27th September. They will also be making a first-ever visit to Paraguay on 29th September to play the Jockey Club, Asuncion. On Oct 2 they will return to headline the Estadio Nacional, Santiago in Chile, where the Bluray/DVD of “En Vivo” was filmed in 2011. Very special guests at all shows will be Big 4 thrash masters Slayer, with support also from Swedish heavy rock phenomenon, Ghost.
Tickets for Argentina and Chile go onsale 18th April at 10am. Tickets for Paraguay go onsale 2nd May at 10am. Check out IRON MAIDEN here: http://www.ironmaiden.com
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From the facebook page of WITCH CROSS:
We are getting ready to play songs from the brand new album Axe to Grind. The album is set to be released in July by Hells Headbangers Records.
1st gig this year will be in Hillerød 31st May we hope to have advance copies of Axe to Grind available at the gig. The boxset “All that’s fit for fighting” is now available from: www.witchcross.dk
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Hardcore Punk/Crossover Thrash legends SUICIDAL TENDENCIES make the cover of ROCK HARD (France) with lead vocalist Mike Muir at front and center! Visit ROCK HARD (France) here: http://www.rockhard.fr
Do the right thing and get your copy of the NEW CD, 13, from SUICIDAL TENDENCIES! 13 was released back on March 26th and yes, it kicks potent ass.
Visit SUICIDAL TENDENCIES at: www.suicidaltendencies.com
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As reported on the facebook page of STRYCHNIA:
May 14th, 2013! Our new EP – “Reanimated Monstrosity” will be available for DIGITAL purchase via iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotfiy, Amazon MP3, Rhapsody, Google Play, and many other stores! We know a lot of you want physical copies, and we promise you that we will absolutely be printing them very soon. We’re also still working on printing “Monstrosity” shirts/tanks so you guys can represent!
Stay tuned for the release of “War Sermon”, track two off our new EP, coming this week! An exact date will be announced soon, but in the mean time, just continue streaming our studio video on repeat!
“Reanimated Monstrosity” (EP) will be featuring John Gallagher of Dying Fetus.
* Stream/Download STRYCHNIA’s entire full-length album “The Anatomy of Execution” (2011) for FREE: http://www.strychnia.bandcamp.com/
* STRYCHNIA are from Dayton, New Jersey.
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Vocals – Kevin O’Laughlin (2009-present)
Guitar – Rory Smith Robinson (2008-present)
Guitar – Searching for one!
Bass – Mike Dreher (2009-present)
Drums – Frank D’Erasmo (2012-present)
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* For more info on STRYCHNIA, click on the links below!
facebook: Strychnia
http://www.reverbnation.com/strychnia
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Chicago Modern Metal powerhouse TRIALS is set to make a triumphant return on May 1st with the release of their sophomore album, In the Shadow of Swords.
Coming off the heels of their 2011 debut, Witness to the Downfall, In the Shadow of Swords sees the band take their blend of forward-thinking Metal and muscular, Technical Thrash to the next level. Don’t mistake those words for the typical promotional hyperbole either. TRIALS has truly upped the ante where aggression, songwriting and sheer metallic power are concerned. Look no further than the album’s lead single, “Believers in Black,” for proof of the band’s progression. Stream the tune now:
In the Shadow of Swords is the first TRIALS recording to feature guitarist Ryan Bruchert (ex-HEWHOCORRUPTS), who joined the band last year. The album will be offered in digital and CD formats. The digital version includes a ripping cover of JUDAS PRIEST’s “Jawbreaker” as a bonus track, while the CD release will feature an additional TRIALS song, “Spirit Leaves” as a bonus. Recording took place at Wall 2 Wall Studios in Chicago and at TRIALS’ home studio with mixing and mastering courtesy of Lasse Lammert at LSD Studios in Lübeck, Germany. The album’s artwork was done by Chris Angelucci with Mark Sugar & Usha Rajbhandari.
A preview trailer for In the Shadow of Swords is below!
Conjoined
Believers in Black
Blueprints of Metaphor
In the Misery Machine
With Only Sorrow Now
All the Promises
Upon this Day
Ancestor
Embracing Nothing
Jawbreaker *(digital release only)
Spirit Leaves ** (CD release only)
Mark Sugar (guitar/vocals)
Ryan Bruchert (guitar)
Usha Rajbhandari (bass)
Adam Kopecky (drums)
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(Source: ClawHammer PR)
* For more info on TRIALS, click on the links below!
facebook: Trials
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Candlelight Records today confirms June 4th as the North American release date for The Hundredth Name, the full-length debut from Las Vegas-based epic doom band DEMON LUNG. The eight-song album was recorded with Adam Myatt and Billy Anderson (Neurosis, The Melvins, Sleep) and features artwork by English illustrator Tom Bates (Vision of Disorder, Amorphis).
The Hundredth Name is a conceptual album as previously confirmed by drummer Jeremy Brenton. Its story line follows, “The long-begotten son of Satan, who’s been sent to earth to assemble the three parts of the devil’s bible so that we can speak the name of God in reverse and undo creation.” Songstress Shanda Fredrick adds, “We have had the concept idea for the album for a few years. We have just been waiting until we signed to a proper label to finish writing it. Working with Billy was a dream come true for us. He has been like a fifth member of the band, a mentor, and just an all-around awesome friend. He helped us craft something that we are very proud of.”
Formed in 2011, DEMON LUNG features guitarist Phil Burns and bassist Patrick Warren, with Fredrick and Brenton. The band has a singular EP, Pareidolia (Bandcamp 2012), currently available. The recording was favorably received by international media. “Earthy-yet-horror-themed doom metal a-la Candlemass,” said Metal Hammer. “Their hazy atmosphere and unorthodox way of playing guitar in a doom metal band is an interesting approach that doom fans should immediately check out,” noted Metal Archives. “Their music is clearly from the soul,” added Ave Noctum. In their still short history, the band has performed alongside Pentagram, High on Fire, Jucifer, Witch Mountain, and Castle, among others.
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1. Binding of the Witch
2. Devil’s Wind
3. Eyes of Zamiel
4. A Decade Twice Over A Day
5. Heathen Child
6. Hex Mark
7. Hallowed Ground
8. Incantation (The Hundredth Name)
DEMON LUNG has announced the following dates in April. Additionally, the band are set as a featured performer at the third installment of the Doom In June Festival (also featuring The Skull, Manilla Road, Karma To Burn, Ancestors, Las Cruces, Castle and more). Doom In June is sponsored by Heavy Planet, Planet Fuzz, Doom Metal Alliance, and Hellride Music.
4/16/2013 The Bunkhouse – Las Vegas, NV w/ Ides of Gemini
4/19/2013 The Joint – Los Angeles, CA w/ Crowned by Fire, Behold! the Monolith
4/20/2013 Favorites – Las Vegas, NV w/ Ultra Electric Mega Galactic, The Freeks
5/09/2013 Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV w/ Cauldron
5/30/2013 Hemlock Tavern – San Francisco, CA w/ Castle
5/31/2013 Whisky Dicks – S. Lake Tahoe, CA w/ Castle
6/01/2013 Doom in June Festival/Cheyenne Saloon – Las Vegas, NV
6/02/2013 Pubrock – Scottsdale, AZ w/ Castle
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(Source: Earsplit PR)
* For more info on DEMON LUNG, click on the links below!
facebook: Demon Lung
http://www.candlelightrecords.co.uk/
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DEVICE – The debut and S/T album from DEVICE will be released tomorrow, April 9th, via Warner Bros. Records. Led by the legendary David Draiman (Disturbed) on vocals, this is an Industrial album that is highly anticipated throughout the Heavy Rock world. Check out the track listing for DEVICE below, as well as the band’s April/May tour dates!
Also, check out below the special guests on this DEVICE debut! Whoa!! I’m buying this CD tomorrow! Metal be thy name!
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DEVICE – TRACK LISTING:
01. You Think You Know
02. Penance
03. Vilify
04. Close My Eyes Forever (Ozzy Osbourne & Lita Ford cover) (feat. Lzzy Hale)
05. Out Of Line (feat. Serj Tankian, Geezer Butler)
06. Hunted
07. Opinion (feat. Tom Morello)
08. War Of Lies
09. Haze (feat. M. Shadows)
10. Through It All (feat. Glenn Hughes)
APRIL/MAY 2013 TOUR DATES:
10-Apr – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen*
12-Apr – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room*
13-Apr -Orlando, FL – Tinker Field – WJRR Earth Day Birth Day
14-Apr – Ft. Myers, FL – Fort Rock Festival
16-Apr – Destin, FL – Club LA**
17-Apr -Huntsville, AL -Sammy T’s**
20-Apr – Tyler, TX – Click’s**
21-Apr – Lubbock, TX – Lonestar Amphitheatre – KFMX Show
23-Apr – Dallas, TX – Trees**
25-Apr – Houston, TX – Scout Bar**
26-Apr – Beaumont, TX – The Gig**
28-Apr – Jacksonville, FL – Welcome to Rockville Festival
30-Apr – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues**
01-May – Little Rock, AR – Juanitas**
03-May – Atlanta, GA –Centerstage*
04-May – Rockingham, NC -Carolina Rebellion Festival
10-May – Boone, IA – Lazerfest 2013
11- May – Kansas City, MO – Rockfest
18-May – Camden, NJ – MMRBQ Festival
19-May – Columbus, OH – Rock on the Range
24-May – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma
*with Gemini Syndrome
**with Gemini Syndrome and Nonpoint
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* For more info on DEVICE, click on the link below!
facebook: Device
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Finnish Death Metal legion KALMAH are pleased to unleash their seventh studio offering this June. Titled Seventh Swamphony, the follow-up to 2010’s critically lauded 12 Gauge release, was recorded at Tico-Tico Studios in Kemi, Finland, and features eight tracks, mixed and mastered at Sweden’s Fascination Street Studios by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Soilwork, Paradise Lost, et al).
Comments lead guitarist Antti Kokko: “This album marks a milestone in our careers. We have a new keyboard player [Veli-Matti Kananen], which has given a fresh edge to the music, and we are of course very satisfied with the new material. That is why we wanted to give the songs the best possible chance without compromise; we feel very lucky and privileged to have worked with Jens Bogren.”
KALMAH’s latest production showcases the Oulu outfit’s signature brand of frantic, yet Melodic Death Metal tempered here by a new-found epic mournfulness.
Check out epic pummel of fifth track “Windlake Tale” as well as studio footage at THIS LOCATION.
KALMAH (“From The Grave” in Karelian) will play Dark River Festival in Finland this Summer, with more festival and UK touring plans to be announced. Stay tuned for details.
Seventh Swamphony will be released in North America via Spinefarm Records this June. Further details to be announced in weeks to come.
(Source: Earsplit PR)
* For more info on KALMAH, click on the links below!
facebook: Kalmah (Official)
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Pennsylvania Traditional Metallists Sinister Realm are scheduled to release their third album World of Evil via Shadow Kingdom Records early this summer. Album artwork and track listing can be viewed below.
Commenting on the album artwork, bass player and founding member John Gaffney had this to say: “I wanted to do something different from our past album covers which used photos and I really wanted it to embody the feel and mood of the songs. I was lucky to get in touch with a great upcoming artist from Portugal named Augusto Peixoto at Iron Doom Design and he was able to bring my vision for the album cover to life.”
With influences ranging from Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Candlemass and Dio, World of Evil will find the band moving in an even darker and more epic direction. Comments Gaffney, “Many of the songs on the album focus on the evil that man brings to this world, with wars, lies and the dark future that sometimes seems ahead of us.” Plans are being assembled for the band to hit the road later this year in support of the album.
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01. Dark Angel of Fate
02. Bell Strikes Fear
03. World of Evil
04. The Ghosts of Nevermore
05. Prophets of War
06. Cyber Villain
07. The Forest of Souls
08. Four Black Witches
In other news: Sinister Realm contributed their version of the Anvil classic Forged in Fire to the album Strong as Steel – A Tribute to Anvil, set for release on April 19th on Skol Records, the song can be heard below. John Gaffney had this to say about covering the Anvil classic, “Anvil is the sound of Metal, plain and simple. The jackhammer riffs and Robb’s pounding drums, it doesn’t get much cooler than that! Being a fan of darker sounding riffs and songs with cool drum parts “Forged in Fire” has always been one of my favorite Anvil songs, I hope we do it some justice and maybe even add an extra sinister edge to it….long live heavy metal and long live Anvil!
Check Out Forged In Fire Below!
Formed in 2009 by former Pale Divine bass player John Gaffney and current Pale Divine and current Beelzefuzz drummer Darin McCloskey, Sinister Realm released their 2nd album The Crystal Eye in late 2011.
For more information on SINISTER REALM visit:
facebook: Sinister Realm
http://www.reverbnation.com/sinisterrealm
http://shadowkingdomrecords.com/
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(Source: ClawHammer PR)
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