NE OBLIVISCARIS SIGN TO SEASON OF MIST

February 14th, 2013
by EvilG

Season of Mist is proud to announce the signing of Australian progressive, extreme metal outfit NE OBLIVISCARIS! The band stand on their own by infusing their metal with western art music, jazz, and flamenco. With adventurous, progressive and nuanced compositions often exceeding ten minutes in length, NE OBLIVISCARIS add profound depth to a musical proficiency which reaches the highest levels.

The group released the following statement: For us as a band, signing to Season of Mist, one of the best independent metal labels in the world, a label whose roster includes some of our all time favourite bands and influences, is quite surreal”, the band comments. “We worked for many years to get our debut album ‘Portal Of I’ out there for the world to hear and for its reception to have been so overwhelmingly positive, and for a label like this to not only love our music, but believe we can go places in the worldwide metal scene is incredible. It is one of those things that just gives us even more motivation to keep composing and performing and trying to take NE OBLIVISCARIS as far as we can to as many people across the world as possible. We’re currently in the middle of writing our next album with plans to record late 2013 and we can’t wait to get it out there to the world and take that next step in partnership with Season of Mist.”

NE OBLIVISCARIS have toured their native Australia alongside SOILWORK, SUFFOCATION, PSYCROPTIC and more. The band has played several revered festivals like Progfest, Sonic Forge & more. With their first demo ‘The Aurora Veil’ in 2007, the Aussies garnered significant word-of-mouth within the metal underground. Last year, their self released debut album, ‘Portal of I’ showcased their unique array of influences and dynamic songwriting, and sent shockwaves through the metal underground once again. Met with even more praise, ‘Portal of I’ made several “Best of 2012″ lists.

>NE OBLIVISCARIS are currently in the middle of writing their Season of Mist debut with plans to record late 2013.

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BOLT THROWER announce “Return To Chaos” US tour

February 14th, 2013
by EvilG

Bolt Thrower have continued their ‘quality not quantity’ approach to playing live and that has definitely paid off. In 2010 they played a number of shows and festivals across Europe, and from playing more intimate underground shows (in keeping with their roots), they can also pull off playing to a festival crowd of 30,000 people. That’s why, as they reached and moved beyond their 25th Anniversary, Bolt Thrower are still at the top of their game.

Finally, after only a handful of North American dates in the past few years, limited to Maryland Deathfest, Bolt Thrower has announced the Return To Chaos tour! The band will perform seven shows across the US in May. The confirmed dates are listed below, and include Maryland Deathfest, Chaos in Tejas, as well as club shows in Pomona, CA, Seattle, WA, Chicago, IL, and more.

Bolt Thrower adds: “And it’s our pleasure to announce that for all the club shows we’ll be sharing the stage with our fellow compatriots Benediction; and for the Pomona and Oakland shows we’ll also be joined by the mighty Autopsy!”

BOLT THROWER
05/23 Baltimore, MD Maryland Deathfest
05/25 Pomona, CA The Glass House w/ Autopsy and Benediction
05/26 Oakland, CA Metro Operahouse w/ Autopsy and Benediction
05/28 Portland, OR Star Theater w/ Benediction
05/29 Seattle, WA Neumos w/ Benediction
05/31 Austin, TX Chaos In Tejas
06/01 Chicago, IL Reggies w/ Benediction

More Bolt Thrower vinyl for has been pressed for North America! Those who missed out on Those Once Loyal, Honour Valour Pride, and Mercenary last time around can now order vinyl on indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords.

http://www.boltthrower.com
http://www.metalblade.com/boltthrower

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Whitesnake announce “Made In Japan” Live Album, DVD & Blu-ray

February 14th, 2013
by EvilG

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Frontiers Records is pleased to announce Whitesnake’s highly anticipated live concert “Made In Japan” – released on Deluxe 2CD/DVD Edition, Blu-ray and DVD in the UK on Monday April 22nd (North American release is Tuesday April 23rd).

Multi-platinum rock band Whitesnake co-headlined the “Loud Park” festival on October 15th 2011 at Saitama Super Arena in Japan during their “Forevermore World Tour.”

The performance was initially recorded for Japanese TV and future Loud Park promotions, but after three songs were broadcast on a Loud Park highlights program in Japan, White snake received unprecedented requests for this performance to be made available for general release.

Photo Credit: © Steve Johnston

Having spent most of 2012 editing and mixing the Japanese concert in stunning HD as a multi format DVD-CD in 5.1 and stereo, just prior to commencing the ‘Year Of The Snake’ 2013 World Tour, this exceptional performance is a welcome addition to the history of Whitesnake live releases. Now fans can relive the irresistible magic of Whitesnake in concert any time their heart and loins may desire!

Another amazing night to remember and to share with all the fans!

“Don’t be shy…C’mon…Make Some Fucking Noise!!!”

The ‘Forevermore’ songs alone are worth the price of admission, not forgetting the classic Whitesnake songs, “Is This Love,” “Still Of The Night” and “Here I Go Again,” all performed at the height of their musical powers.  It’s all here. This is what Whitesnake fans, new and old, have been clamouring for. Highlights include blistering guitar work from the band’s six string guitar slingers, Doug Aldrich and Reb Beach, who both celebrate their 10th anniversary with the band this year.

Whitesnake also features the earth-shaking rhythm section, The Wrecking Crew featuring Michael Devin (bass) and Briian Tichy (drums), who anchor the deep and dirty foundation of Whitesnake. The band is accompanied by the swirling sonic tapestries of special guest keyboardist Brian Ruedy, and of course, the chest beating, seductive vocals of front man and founder, David Coverdale.

After hearing the sound check recordings from the different Japanese venues, the band decided to include them in the package as special bonus content. They agreed that everything would be related to their 2011 Japanese tour. So, when you think about it, it is appropriate they’ve called the project “Made In Japan“.

 

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INFERNAL OPERA TO RELEASE ‘EMISSARY OF STEEL’, ANNOUNCE ADDITION OF PURGATORY GUITARIST

February 14th, 2013
by EvilG

Philadelphia’s cerebral power metalists Infernal Opera have set March 5th, 2013 as the release date for their debut CD: ‘Emissary Of Steel’. Infernal Opera have also announced the addition of former Purgatory guitarist Randy Gonce to the band. Gonce who first appeared on Purgatory’s 1986 underground classic, ‘Tied To The Tracks’ will make his live Infernal Opera debut on March 2nd, 2013 as part of the band’s CD release event. In other Infernal Opera news, the band recently made metal history when they were invited to play a precedent setting back to back nights this past January at the famed House Of Metal at Malone’s in Santa Ana, California. As part of NAMM weekend, Infernal Opera shared the stage with Heretic and Phantom X, as well taking part in one of the most historical nights in Orange County, California metal history when Uli Jon Roth officially kicked off his 40th anniversary of Scorpions tour. More information about Infernal Opera can be found below:

http://infernalopera.com

http://www.facebook.com/infernalopera

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Beyond Description: video from the studio posted on-line

February 13th, 2013
by EvilG

The legendary Japanese Thrash/Crossover band Beyond Description has returned to the studio to begin with the recording of their new album in order to release it already this year. The first of a series of “behind the scenes” video clips right from the studio can be viewed below. The new album will be released by Punishment 18 Records.

Cheesy promo on YouTube:
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Ultra-Violence: ‘Privilege To Overcome’ artwork revealed

February 13th, 2013
by EvilG

The artwork for Ultra-Violence’s new album “Privilege To Overcome” can be seen below. The Italian Thrash Metal band worked on the cover with the famous designer Ed Repka who has already worked with bands such as Megadeth, Death, Massacre, Atheist, Defiance, Vio-Lence, Uncle Slam and many more.

Ultra-Violence: 'Privilege To Overcome'

Ultra-Violence: ‘Privilege To Overcome’

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AOSOTH reveals new album details

February 13th, 2013
by EvilG

French sowers of intelligent, distinctive and airless Black Metal, AOSOTH, have revealed details of their forthcoming full-length album out on Agonia Records. The release entitled “IV:Arrow In Heart (cover below) will make its on-line and store debut on the 16th of April Worldwide. More details can be found below.

The new album is a natural improvement over bands previews release, entitled “III, which already was “a major step forward for Aosoth in creating their own distinct sound” (Sputnik Music). Commented by the band itself, “IV:Arrow In Heart” holds yet a bigger spiritual meaning: “We’ve spent such a huge amount of time on defining a darker identity, yet open to a wider range of influences. Those tracks still haunt us, as delivering them was a painful and excruciating experience, and left some of us even physically wounded… Which gives that album even more of a spiritual value, as it involved a form of sacrifice.”  The band also added: “This fourth full-length release is without a doubt a great step forward for us in term of music writing, and sound.”

“IV:Arrow In Heart”
can alreadybepre-oredered exclusively at Agonia Records webshop at:

https://www.agoniarecords.com/index.php?pos=shop&lang=en 

 

At the time the new album will hit the shops, there will be available a re-release of AOSOTH‘s “II” and “III” albums for the first time on black vinyls.

The album will consist of 6 original tracks and 56 minutes of music.

Tracklist for “IV:Arrow In Heart”:
1. An Arrow in Heart

2. One With The Prince With A Thousand Enemies

3. Temple of Knowledge

4. Under The Nails and Fingertips

5. Broken Dialogue 1

5. Broken Dialogue 2

6. Ritual Marks of Penitence

Two tracks from AOSOTH‘s former album can be streamed at:

Track “I”: https://soundcloud.com/aosoth/1-1
Track “V”: https://soundcloud.com/aosoth/5-1

Band’s upcoming live appearances include:

May 9th: France, Paris – La Boule Noire
May 25th: Maryland Death Fest (USA)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aosoth

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TESTAMENT to Film Huntington, NY Show for DVD/CD Release

February 13th, 2013
by EvilG
Testament

Testament

Bay Area thrash metal legends, TESTAMENT, will record their show at The Paramount in Huntington, NY this Friday February the 15th for an upcoming DVD/CD release! The band is calling on their fans attending this event to make this the craziest TESTAMENT show ever caught on camera! If you’re in the area or willing to make the trek, be sure you purchase your tickets here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00004978C63792FB in order to secure your moment in thrash metal history.

“We haven’t shot a live DVD or CD since our Live in London release and we’ve had two killer albums since then,” commented TESTAMENT’s towering and 100% correct vocalist Chuck Billy. “We thought it would be cool to put out a live DVD/CD focusing on the last three records (The Gathering, The Formation of Damnation and Dark Roots of Earth) mixed in with a good amount of classics too. Last time we recorded anything live in America was for Live at the Fillmore on the West Coast. This time we thought we’d give the East Coast a chance to show the world how crazy and loud they can be. We’re going to be playing an extra-long 17 – 18 song set, which will be our lengthiest set of the tour. Let’s see all you thrashers stirring it up out there and singing along! See ya!”

This special DVD/CD release is expected later this year via Nuclear Blast Records.

TESTAMENT are currently headlining the thrash tour of the year with fellow thrash titans OVERKILL and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM.

TESTAMENT, OVERKILL, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, 4ARM
2/13 Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
2/14 Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY
2/15 The Paramount – Huntington, NY
2/16 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
2/17 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
2/18 Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON
2/20 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH
2/21 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
2/22 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
2/23 First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
2/25 The Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
2/26 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT
2/27 Knitting Factory – Reno, NV
2/28 Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA

TESTAMENT recently took home the award for “best music video” at the American Indian Film Festival for their clip for the track “Native Blood!” The song, whose lyrics are about vocalist Chuck Billy’s Native American heritage, was filmed at the Hopland Indian Reservation in Hopland, CA. The clip was directed by Mike Sloat (MACHINE HEAD, STAIND).

The American Indian Film Festival recognizes outstanding Indian cinematic accomplishments from Native media makers and talent. The Festival also provides an opportunity for filmmakers, tribes, media and public audiences to come together and share in the creative experience and celebrate cinematic accomplishment. For more information visit http://aifisf.com.

TESTAMENT scanned 20,720 copies of their new album Dark Roots of Earth in its first week of sales in the United States according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart, making it their highest first week sales since the inception of SoundScan. This also marks the highest first week sales for a Nuclear Blast artist yet.

Dark Roots of Earth was produced, mixed and mastered by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS, TED NUGENT, NIGHT RANGER) at his Trident Studios. Eliran Kantor, who has previously worked with ATHEIST, SIGH, ANACRUSIS and GWAR, among others, provided the cover artwork.


TESTAMENT is:

Chuck Billy – Vocals
Eric Peterson – Guitar
Alex Skolnick – Guitar
Greg Christian – Bass

Gene Hoglan – Drums

For more info visit: http://www.testamentlegions.com | http://www.facebook.com/testamentlegions | http://www.youtube.com/testamentofficial | http://www.twitter.com/testamentlegion |
http://www.twitter.com/testamentband | http://web.stagram.com/n/alexskolnick/ | http://www.myspace.com/testamentlegions

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“Na Zapad” – new solo album from Sadist’s Mastermind Tommy Talamanca

February 13th, 2013
by EvilG

“Sadist Mastermind Tommy Talamanca’s upcoming solo album “Na Zapad” is set for release worldwide April 8th, 2013, via Nadir Music. The album has been entirely arranged, performed, mixed and produced by Tommy Talamanca himself at Nadir Music Studios (Italy) during last year. Not the usual guitar-oriented album people would expect from an heavy/rock guitar player like Tommy, “Na Zapad” is a psychedelic mix of progressive rock and world music instead, where both the acoustic and the electric hearts come together. The album is preceded by the video of the song “Vostok” (Восток).”

links:
http://www.nadirmusic.net/

http://www.tommytalamanca.com/

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DOWN ANNOUNCES MAY HEADLINE TOUR DATES

February 12th, 2013
by EvilG
DOWN

DOWN IV PART 1 TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL FEBRUARY 26

Heavy metal icon collective DOWN has announced that they will perform a handful of headline dates this May. Kicking things off on May 23 in Birmingham, AL – the band will stop in 7 cities in the Southeast including Baltimore’s Maryland Deathfest, and wrap things up with a hometown show in New Orleans on May 31. Tickets go on sale to the general public on February 16 and include VIP Packages with opportunities to meet the band and hang out at soundcheck. For more information, visit DOWN-NOLA.com.

The band just wrapped up a nationwide headline tour with Warbeast, receiving overwhelming acclaim for their larger than life live show with the Houston Press declaring them “the undisputed kings of the heavy metal scene…all eyes in the room were on Anselmo. The man effortlessly commands Texas metal crowds like no one else can, and he drew huge cheers just scratching his elbow.”

DOWN is touring in support of their latest release, Down IV Part I. The 6-song EP will be released on vinyl on February 26 (Down Records/ADA). The EP – a collection of dark, dangerous and decisive metal tracks – debuted at the top of the Hard Music Album Chart and sat comfortably at the #1 spot on Metal Radio for several weeks upon its official release last September. The release was critically acclaimed, with Rolling Stone praising “a typically aggressive Anselmo vocal against a twisting, grinding musical backdrop,” while Noisecreep proclaims “Down specialize in the kind of Saint Vitus-kissed grooves and vocal hooks that get stuck inside your head long after it leaves your stereo.” Additionally the band was featured on the January cover of Decibel.

DOWN’s notorious dark and unique southern-infused brand of hard rock/metal consists of lead singer Phil Anslemo’s (Pantera) gut-wrenching vocals, Pepper Keenan (C.O.C.) and Kirk Windstein’s (Crowbar) grinding guitar riffs, Jimmy Bower’s (Eye Hate God) thunderous drums, and Pat Brunder’s (Crowbar) blasting bass cords leave even the most dedicated and hardcore of fans in complete shock and awe. DOWN are back with a vengeance, and intend to show everyone exactly why they are one of heavy metal’s most iconic figures.

DOWN TOUR DATES:

May 23, 2013 – Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco

May 24, 2013 – Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre

May 25, 2013 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar – Maryland Deathfest

May 27, 2013 – Augusta, GA @ Sky City

May 28, 2013 – Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

May 30, 2013 – Broussard, LA @ The Station

May 31, 2013 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues

Be sure to visit DOWN online:

Official Website l Facebook l YouTube l MySpace l Twitter l Spotify

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The Queens Of Metal Open Air 2013-Team confirms two more bands

February 12th, 2013
by EvilG

NEAERA

POSTMORTEM

More information about the bands here:

http://www.queens-of-metal.com/bands-2013/461-2

The line up of Queens of Metal looks like this by now:

DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER
ELUVEITIE
KNORKATOR
LEGION OF THE DAMNED
EKTOMORF
NEAERA
HAIL OF BULLETS
ORDEN OGAN
POSTMORTEM
DEBAUCHERY
ENFORCER
STEELWING
DR. LIVING DEAD
BLOODBOUND
GASMAC GILMORE
ACCU§ER
WILD ZOMBIE BLAST GUIDE
BLEEDING RED
ABSENT/MINDED

Five more bands will follow!

All information about the festival here: www.queens-of-metal.com

 
Your QOM-Team
 
 
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SOILWORK ANNOUNCE 2nd TRACK-BY-TRACK & FAN VIDEO CONTEST

February 12th, 2013
by EvilG
Soilwork

Soilwork

SOILWORK frontman Björn “Speed” Strid and bassist Ola Fink discuss the tracks on Disc 2 of the band’s ninth studio album & first double CD release, The Living Infinite which will be available on February 27th in Asia (via license to Marquee Records), in Europe on March 1st, and in North America on March 5th.  View the video here: http://youtu.be/mAjjhXbvrNI

SOILWORK have also launched the search for their new music video and invite all their fans to express their creativity by submitting their self-made clip for new tracks “Spectrum Of Eternity” or “This Momentary Bliss.”  All entries will be uploaded on YouTube and judged by the band.  The creator of the video selected by SOILWORK will win:

-Lifetime free entry to any SOILWORK concert (except for festival shows)
-A Meet & Greet with the band at the concert of their choice (except for festival shows)
-A premium bundle, which includes the digi-pak and vinyl version of The Living Infinite
-A The Living Infinite t-shirt

Click here for contest information, song downloads, and lyrics: http://bit.ly/Ynm3Cu

This contest ends on March 1, 2013.

 

Two tracks from The Living Infinite  - “Spectrum Of Eternity” (http://bit.ly/swsoeitun) and “This Momentary Bliss” (http://bit.ly/swtmbitun) – are available now for purchase on iTunes.  In two weeks, two more songs will be made available.

 

Produced by Jens Bogren (OPETH, AMON AMARTH, BLOODBATH), The Living Infinite features artwork by 2005’s Stabbing The Drama artist Mircea Eftemie Gabriel of MNEMIC.

SOILWORK’s world tour launches with a 54-show headlining trek through the U.S. and Canada this March.  Support comes from Jeff Loomis, Blackguard, The Browning, and Wretched.  Tour dates are:

03/12/13  Empire – West Springfield, VA
03/13/13  The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA
03/14/13  Bogie’s – Albany, NY
03/15/13  The Gramercy Theater – New York, NY
03/16/13  Webster Theater – Hartford, CT
03/17/13  Petit Campus – Montreal, QC – CANADA
03/18/13  Dagobert – Quebec City, QC – CANADA
03/19/13  Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – CANADA
03/20/13  The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA
03/21/13  Altar Bar – Pittsburgh, PA
03/22/13  Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
03/23/13  Token Lounge – Westland, MI
03/24/13  The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
03/25/13  Mojoes – Joliet, IL
03/26/13  Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
03/27/13  Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
03/28/13  Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA
03/29/13  The Exchange – Regina, SK – CANADA
03/30/13  The Distillery – Calgary, AB – CANADA
03/31/13  Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA
04/01/13  The Generator – Prince George, B.C. – CANADA
04/02/13  Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, B.C. – CANADA
04/03/13  El Corazon – Seattle, WA
04/04/13  Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
04/05/13  Slim’s – San Francisco, CA
04/06/13  House of Blues – Hollywood, CA
04/07/13  Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ
04/08/13  The Rock – Tucson, AZ
04/09/13  Las Vegas Country Saloon – Las Vegas, NV
04/11/13  In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT
04/12/13  Gothic Theater – Englewood, CO
04/13/13  The Beaumont Club – Kansas City, MO
04/14/13  The Firebird – St. Louis, MO
04/15/13  Trees – Dallas, TX
04/16/13  Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX
04/17/13  Jake’s – Lubbock, TX
04/18/13  Lucky Mule – Abilene, TX
04/19/13  The Chameleon Room – Oklahoma City, OK
04/20/13  Tricky Falls – El Paso, TX
04/21/13  Dirty Dog Bar – Austin, TX
04/22/13  House of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX
04/23/13  Geo’s – McAllen, TX
04/24/13  Scout Bar – Houston, TX
04/26/13  State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL
04/27/13  Jack Rabbits – Jacksonville, FL
04/28/13  The Casbah – Charlotte, NC
04/29/13  Kingdom – Richmond, VA
04/30/13  Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
05/01/13  Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ
05/02/13  The Chance Theater – Poughkeepsie, NY
05/03/13  Broadway Joes – Buffalo, NY
05/04/13  Al Rosa Villa – Columbus, OH
05/05/13  Music Hall – London, ON – CANADA
05/06/13  Station 58 – Syracuse, NY
05/07/13  The Palladium – Worcester, MA

Advanced tickets and VIP Meet & Greet packages (early entry + a shirt of choice from the band’s merchandise) are available at EnterTheVault.com.

SOILWORK’s 2010 album, The Panic Broadcast, debuted on the American Billboard Top 200 Albums chart at #88.

Visit SOILWORK online at:

www.SOILWORK.org
www.facebook.com/SOILWORK
Twitter.com/_SOILWORK
www.youtube.com/SOILWORK

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SIX FEET UNDER announce new album, “Unborn”; to be released March 19th

February 12th, 2013
by EvilG

Lyric video for “Zombie Blood Curse” is on-line now

Death metal behemoths SIX FEET UNDER are back, and with the seething UNBORN, the tenth full-length of their imposing career, they are out for blood. Led by the inimitable Chris Barnes, owner of one of the most powerful and instantly recognizable voices in the genre, the band are returning with an overhauled line up that sees them reinvigorated and churning out some of the most visceral music they have ever put their name to.

In November of 2010 when vocalist and founding member Chris Barnes first started to get the idea of working with new writers for SIX FEET UNDER’s next release, he contacted Rob Arnold, Jari Laine, and Ben Savage to share in the writing process. After just two years of writing and recording 20 plus tracks, and releasing UNDEAD in May of 2012, SIX FEET UNDER are now proud to unveil UNDEAD’s demented fraternal twin…

“The journey to create, write, and record UNDEAD and UNBORN has been the most challenging and exciting musical endeavor and process I have ever been involved with,” expresses vocalist and founder Chris Barnes. “Working with all these amazing writers and musicians like Ben Savage (Whitechapel) on songs like Neuro Osmosis and Fragment are some of the most dynamic, beautiful, and brutal songs I’ve ever had the pleasure of putting lyrics to.” Barnes continues, “I believe Ben is a true innovator of the death metal genre. It was also a lot of fun working Jari Laine from Torture Killer again. We wrote a great album together a few years back called SWARM! –one of my favorite releases I’ve been involved with– and Jari is someone who I have really wanted to work with again ever since. I wanted to revisit collaborating with Jari because of how well we work together; proof of that on UNBORN are the hook heavy sounds of songs like Zombie Blood Curse and Incision.”

UNDEAD proved to be one of SIX FEET UNDER’s most critically acclaimed albums to date, and with a revamped and tour-hardened lineup rounded out by: guitarist Ola Englund, drummer Kevin Talley, bassist Jeff Hughell, and long-time guitarist Steve Swanson, UNBORN promises to elevate the band to even loftier heights.

The lyric video for Zombie Blood Curse, the first track to be loosed from UNBORN, is streaming now at metalblade.com/sixfeetunder. While there, fans can also pre-order their copies.

 


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Waylander Announce European Tour

February 12th, 2013
by EvilG

Northern Irish pagan metal outfit Waylander have announced European dates in support of their latest record ‘Kindred Spirits’. The tour will take the band to places old and new.

 

Tour Dates

24/02/13 – Cerninnos Paganfest – La Machine du Moulin Rouge – Paris, France
06/03/13 – Seachtain Na Gaeilge – Kellys – Galway, Ireland
17/04/13 – Fonobar Club – Warsaw, Poland
18/04/13 – Rock Out Club – Zielona Góra, Poland
19/04/13 – Blackland – Berlin, Germany
20/04/14 – Fenris Club – Klein-Pöchlarn, Austria
21/04/13 – Blue Hell Club – Budapest, Hungary

“We hope this year will be a year of firsts for the band and we are off and running in that regard already!” comments the band vocalist ArdChieftain O’Hagan. “We are more than pleased to return to Paris for Cernunnos Paganfest. For an indoor event, it captures the Pagan atmosphere more than any other Festival in terms of decor, entertainment and general vibe. If our reception is as rapturous as last time we will be equally as delighted.”

“It’s been a decade since we last visited the west of Ireland and we jumped at the chance of playing in Galway as part of the Seactain na Gaeilge [Irish language week] celebrations.”

Commenting on the bands turn to new lands ArdChieftain adds, “There is no better feeling than playing new places, making new friends and sampling new cultures, so finally visiting Poland, Austria and Hungary is something we are very excited about, and are equally as pleased to be returning to Berlin, where we get the chance this time to play a full length set.

We would have been pleased with just one Polish gig but to have two is a huge bonus. We get to, not only visit Warsaw, but also Zielona Góra and we are really looking forward to experiencing the notoriously crazy Polish Metal audiences. After having several aborted attempts to play in Austria over the years, we finally get the chance with a show in Klein-Pöchlarn. We hope our Austrian fans enjoy our performance.
None of us has visited Hungary before, so to be able to play in such a beautiful and historic city as Budapest has got our collective pulse racing. We have heard nothing but praise for the Pagan/Folk Metal scene in Hungary so it will be amazing to experience it for ourselves.”
‘Kindred Spirits’ was released on July 16th and August 14th in North America 2012 via Listenable Records and has gained worldwide acclaim. Dubbed “A proper fucking metal album!” by Metal Hammer and “A beautiful, inspirational and often stunning album” by Sonic Abuse.

 

 

Listen To  ‘Twin Fires Of Beltíne’

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4hTjIjVjF8

 

 

www.clanwaylander.com

www.facebook.com/clanwaylander

www.tiwtter.com/clanwaylander

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CATTLE DECAPITATION direct support to CRYPTOPSY’s European tour this spring

February 12th, 2013
by EvilG

CATTLE DECAPITATION will return to Europe in April to tour as direct support to mighty CRYPTOPSY! Also on the bill are DECREPIT BIRTH and THE LAST SHOT OF WAR.

Comments CATTLE DECAPITATION singer Travis Ryan: “It’s great to hit the road with our friends Cryptopsy and Decrepit Birth again… and this time, in Europe! We’ll be hitting some spots harder than usual and some spots we’ve never been and we’re always into that. This might be the only time this year you guys see us so be sure to come out and rage with us!”

Watch the band’s video the band’s cinematic, nine-minute long mini-film for Kingdom of Tyrants from the Monolith of Inhumanity now at metalblade.com/cattledecapitation. The video, directed by Mitch Massie, is an experience not to be missed. Vocalist Travis Ryan elabortates: “It’s disturbing. It’s thought-provoking. Its 100% CATTLE DECAPITATION and in the direction we’ve been heading. Massie is the man and this is by far the best video we’ve ever had the pleasure to be a part of.”

Monolith of Inhumanity, one of 2012′s most critically-acclaimed albums:
“Perfection.” #13 on Decibel Magazine’s top 40 Extreme Metal Albums of 2012

#2 on About.com’s Best Heavy Metal Albums of 2012 – “There’s nothing welcoming about the bile slathered on in big portions, and even the occasional finger-snapping melody does not dilute the straight hatred these guys have for the human race.”

“more intricate and accomplished” AVClub.com

CRYPTOPSY
+ CATTLE DECAPITATION
+ DECREPIT BIRTH
+ THE LAST SHOT OF WAR
+ EYECONOCLAST (from 12/04 to 20/04) / THE WAY OF PURITY (from 21/04 to 30/04) / REARMED from 01/05 to 05/05)
12/04/13 DE – Oberhausen – Helvete
13/04/13 DK – Aarhus – Metal Royal Fest
14/04/13 DE – Rostock – Alte Zuckerfabrik
15/04/13 DE – Berlin – K17
16/04/13 DE – Darmstadt – Steinbruch Theater
17/04/13 AT – Wien – Escape Metalcorner
18/04/13 CH – Zurich – Dynamo
19/04/13 IT – Pistoia – Pianeta Melos
20/04/13 IT – Romagnano Sesia – Rock & Roll Arena
21/04/13 FR – Luynes/Aix – Le Korigan
22/04/13 ES – Barcelona – Apolo 2
23/04/13 ES – Almeria – Sala Jala Jala
24/04/13 ES – Madrid – Caracol
25/04/13 PT – Barosselas – SWR Fest
26/04/13 ES – Bilbao – Sonora
27/04/13 FR – Toulouse – Le Saint Des Seins
28/04/13 FR – Lyon – t.b.a.
29/04/13 FR – Nancy – t.b.a.
30/04/13 FR – Paris – t.b.a.
01/05/13 UK – Cardiff – Bogiez
02/05/13 UK – Glasgow – Audio
03/05/13 IE – Dublin – The Pint
04/05/13 UK – London – Underworld
05/05/13 NL – Tilburg – Neurotic Death Fest

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