Old News - December 2011


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December 8th, 2011	AHNENGRAB are back! After more than three years the five musicians from Frankfurt/Oder (Germany) are now ready to release their impressive new Black/Pagan Metal masterpiece "Omen" via EINHEIT PRODUKTIONEN on February 17nd 2012. Eleven unique songs with a over-all playing time of more than an hour of brilliant audio art ! The album was embellished by members (celli, violas and violins) of the state orchestra Berlin/Brandenburg and nobody less than www.ingo-tauer.de was hired for the artwork. It will definitely be a gem visually. The album will be released as a Digi-CD limited to 1000 copies as well as on standard jewel case CD with a 16-page booklet. The band will present the album live onstage March 2nd 2012 in Frankfurt /Oder, March 3rd in Freiberg and March 10th 2012 at www.cellardoor-cottbus.de. Updates and audio teasers at: www.facebook.com/ahnengrabofficial Wykked Wytch Signs To Goomba Music Female-fronted extreme metal band, WYKKED WYTCH has signed with Goomba Music for the release of their upcoming fifth full-length album, The Ultimate Deception. Coming back strong off 2008's Memories of a Dying Whore - the group's most successful and critically-acclaimed album - The Ultimate Deception continues where the previous album left off and continues to push the boundaries of extreme music as well as the legacy of WYKKED WYTCH. The Ultimate Deception is scheduled for release on February 14th, 2012. Led by the demonic vocal assault of frontwoman Ipek, Wykked Wytch is a female-fronted extreme metal band hailing from South Florida. The band blends a unique mixture of black, death, thrash metal with melody, technicality, and aggression to create their own signature sound which has gained them a strong cult following throughout the world. Regarding the recent signing and forthcoming release, Ipek made the following comments, "We are very excited and proud to announce that Wykked Wytch has signed with Goomba Music for the release of our fifth full-length album The Ultimate Deception. Over the past two years we worked really hard creating a modern metal masterpiece and with Goomba behind us we will spread the word worldwide. We would also like to thank Mark & the crew at Goomba for this new partnership. It was the right choice for us and glad to know there is an experienced team of industry vets behind the label that respect the integrity of their artists. Look out for the new album The Ultimate Deception out in 2012 with lots of touring to follow!" The Ultimate Deception marks the addition of lead guitarist / songwriter Nate Poulson to the group. Always determined to break new ground and discover new talent, frontwoman/founder Ipek has teamed with Nate, who composed nine badass tunes that add a whole new dimension and flavor to the band's constantly evolving sound. Taking a modern approach to the group's already established sound, the songs are heavy, technical, and melodic with each one standing on its own. Showcased on this release are vocalist Ipek's true abilities that drive the album. Not afraid to take chances, Ipek doesn't hold back and has stepped out of her comfort zone; moving from death growls to high pitched screams to operatic, and clean catchy choruses in the course of a single song. The intense and insane vocals are performed by "one" woman, not three different vocalists. Also featured is one of the best drummers in metal today, Kevin Talley (Daath, Six Feet Under, Chimaira) who appears as a session musician compliments the songs with his killer double bass and blast work. The album was recorded in April/May 2011 at Lambesis Studios in San Diego, CA with amazing production from engineer Daniel Castleman (As I Lay Dying, Winds of Plague), who recorded & mixed. Finishing touches were handled by Alan Douches (The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Black Dahlia Murder), who mastered at West West Side Music in New Windsor, NY. Cover Artwork by Marcelo Vasco (Dimmu Borgir, The Faceless). The Ultimate Deception includes 10 tracks with a running time of 47 minutes. 9 original tracks and a cover of Metallica's "Fade To Black". WYKKED WYTCH THE ULTIMATE DECEPTION RECORDING LINE-UP: IPEK - VOCALS NATE POULSON - GUITARS, BASS, PROGRAMMING KEVIN TALLEY - DRUMS (SESSION) SALVATORE LOPRESTI - KEYS/SAMPLES LIVE: KENNY B. - BASS MATT - GUITAR STEVE BRUBAKER - DRUMS www.wykkedwytch.com www.facebook.com/wykkedwytch www.myspace.com/wykkedwytch www.youtube.com/wykkedwytch www.goombamusic.com www.facebook.com/GoombaMusic RAM release video for 'Flame Of The Tyrants' exclusively via Rock Hard Germany and reveal details on bonus-DVD for upcoming new album 'Death'! "Death" to be released January 31st, 2012! Swedish Heavy Metal tyrants RAM make a return with their third album Death, to be released January, 27th/30th, 2012 via Metal Blade Records in Europe! In collaboration with Rock Hard Germany RAM have now launched a video clip for the brand new song Flame Of The Tyrants! Surf over HERE to check out the clip and song! Comments RAM: "Filming the video for Flame of the tyrants was a very cool and almost surreal experience, we filmed it in an abandoned sandquarell outside of Gothenburg. We wanted that Mad Max II feeling to it and I think we accomplished that. We had a great time on set and on behalf of RAM I would like to thank the Mad Ram gangers and everybody involved for making our vision come to life in such a brilliant manner!" In other news Metal Blade Records announces that there will be a limited first edition of the European CD that will include a bonus-DVD. The limited first edition will be sold as a regular CD, so make sure to pre-order while copies last! The bonus-DVD includes the full show RAM played at the Keep It True festival April, 24th 2010 plus the video clip for Flame Of The Tyrants! The show was filmed by Visions In Fear (www.visions-in-fear.de). Make also sure to surf over to the landing page at http://www.metalblade.com/ram where you will find the pre-order options and the new song Defiant! Death will be available on CD and on vinyl! A shirt bundle is also available there! Death track listing: 1. Death 2. Comes From The Mouth Beyond 3. I Am The End 4. Release Me 5. Defiant 6. Frozen 7. Under The Scythe 8. Hypnos 9. Flame Of The Tyrants 10. 1 7 7 1 RAM was created back in '99 and released their first E.P Sudden Impact in 2003. After playing numerous festivals and a support tour for Sebastian Bach they released their first long player Forced Entry in late 2005 which brought the entire old school Heavy Metal community to its knees. RAM hit the road with Dark Tranquillity, did some Scandinavian shows with Gamma Ray and played gigs and festivals all over Europe. In 2008 the band returned to the studio with producer Johan Reivén to record the album Lightbringer which was released in 2009 via AFM Records. This time they really took the time to explore the true heavy metal sound. The recording of the album took 10 months of nothing but strife for pure Heavy Metal perfection. RAM also headed out on a headline European tour to promote the album. In 2011 RAM went back into the studio to record their third album Death. This time they worked with producers Per Stålberg and Olle Björk to create their best album to date by far. Live shows as support for Swedish extreme black metal band Watain followed as well as destroying some festivals. The world trembles in fear before the release of the metal behemoth that is Death. RAM are back! Necks will be broken! RAM is: Oscar Carlquist - Vocals Morgan Pettersson - Drums Harry Granroth - Guitar Daniel Johansson - Guitar Tobias Peterson - Bass http://www.facebook.com/pages/RAM/128575340510564 http://www.myspace.com/rammetal http://www.metalblade.com/ram German Thrash legends EXUMER sign to Metal Blade Records! "Fire & Damnation" announced as title for brand new album to be released in spring 2012! The deal is done! Legendary German Thrashers EXUMER have signed a worldwide recording deal with Metal Blade Records! Comments singer Mem V. Stein: "We are extremely happy and proud to have found a home with Metal Blade Records, a label that has the "know-how", integrity and appreciation for what EXUMER is about and stands for. We tried to do everything "right", with this album, from writing the new material to working with Waldemar Sorychta as our producer. Hence, Metal Blade Records as a label is the most logical choice for the band, in order to be represented globally and reach every fan that is interested in what EXUMER has to offer in 2012, and beyond." EXUMER just completed recording their first new album in 24 years with renowned producer Waldemar Sorychta (Grip Inc., Therion, Sodom, Moonspell, etc.) at the helm. The 10-track strong, hard-hitting CD Fire & Damnation combines a punishing production with aggressive song writing. EXUMER manages to capture the intensity and feel of the 1980s thrash metal gems and yet sound up to date on their latest output. Fire & Damnation will catapult EXUMER back in the forefront of the international music markets and the following live assaults in 2012; will only further cement the band's cult status among the ranks of classic thrash metal acts in the world! EXUMER are: Mem V. Stein - Vocals Ray Mensh - Guitars T. Schiavo - Bass H.K. - Guitars Matthias Kassner - Drums Formed in 1985, by singer/bassist Mem V. Stein and guitarist Ray Mensh, EXUMER went on to release two albums in 1986 (Possessed by Fire), and 1987 (Rising from the Sea), that are regarded as some of the most cult thrash metal releases ever to come out of Germany. EXUMER was also one of the first thrash metal acts to capture exotic, foreign markets like Poland and Brazil, where their albums were domestically released in the 1980s. The subsequent tours that followed those releases secured the band live shows in front of thousands of fans and an unusually large following outside of Germany. Plagued by line-up changes and internal turmoil the band broke up in 1990, and did not perform live, with the exception in 2001 at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival, until 2009. Mem and Ray decided to re-activate EXUMER in 2008, and the band embarked on their first tour since 1988, where they played 5 shows in April/May of 2009. The "5 Nights of Fire Tour", took the band through Europe (Germany, Holland, Greece), and the USA, where they headlined the "Thrasho de Mayo Festival", in front of 1300 fans in Los Angeles. EXUMER returned to Europe in spring and the fall of 2010, where the band appeared at Norway's "Inferno Festival", among other stops in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Poland and Bulgaria during their "European Ignition Tour Part I & II". Watch out for Fire & Damnation to be released in the spring of 2012, and the subsequent live assaults to follow! http://www.facebook.com/exumerofficial http://www.twitter.com/exumerofficial http://www.myspace.com/exumerwakingthefire http://www.youtube.com/exumerofficial Horror Pain Gore Death Productions to Release Anatomia / Absconder Split Horror Pain Gore Death Productions will release a split CD between Japanese Death/Doom masters Anatomia and Illinois Death Metal fiends Absconder entitled Audible Assault on January 3rd 2012. You can reserve your copy for only $8 including shipping at: www.hpgd.comoj.com/store/hpgd037.html Anatomia Forlorn Turbo Lover (Judas Priest cover) Absconder Screams Engulfed By Silence Consumed Plunging Into Unknown Depths Horror Pain Gore Death Productions brings together two of the most vile bands in the underground for an all out audible assault! Anatomia hail from Japan and play crushing Doomy Death Metal influenced by artists like Derketa, Hellhammer and Necrophagia. Consisting of ex-members of Transgressor, Necrophile, Necro-E and Sadondeth, these scene veterans punish mankind with a new exclusive track of torment and a supremely doomed out cover of Judas Priest's "Turbo Lover!" Absconder from Illinois play raw, brutal old school Death Metal with thunderous fury, down-tempo brutality and flat-out dark, thick production. Featuring the legendary Brad Buldak from Death Metal gods Morgue on bass and vocals, Absconder are reminiscent of Abhorrance, Massacre and Nihilist, slaying everyone and resulting in a gore-drenched malady! This is the 2nd entry in the Price Slasher series that delivers the high quality sickness at the lowest price possible. Includes free sticker featuring album artwork! For fans of Autopsy, Baphomet, Celtic Frost, Cianide, Coffins, Convulse, diSEMBOWELMENT, Divine Eve, Grave, Incantation, Master, Rottrevore and Winter. Please contact info@horrorpaingoredeath.tk for all press inquiries. www.hpgd.comoj.com www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath Dark Descent Records To Release Anguish Full-Length Debut Through the Archdemons Head In Feburary 2012 Uppsala, Sweden-based doom metal outfit Anguish will release their debut full-length album, Through The Archdemons Head, through Dark Descent Records in February 2012, with vinyl treatment coming later in the year. Formed in 2007, Anguish delivers monolithic doom metal influenced by the likes of Candlemass, Pentagram and Black Sabbath. The band released a demo entitled Dawn Of Doom in 2010. A video preview of Through The Archdemons Head can be found at this location. One track from the album, "Book of Fox," is currently streaming at www.lightningmp3.com/live/72560-02BookOfFox.mp3. For more on Anguish, visit the band on Facebook. (Intro) Through The Archdemons Head Book Of Fox When The Ancients Dare To Walk Dawn Of Doom Lair Of The Gods Illusive Damnation The Veil Morbid Castle J. Dee - Vocals David - Guitar Kribbe - Guitar Ralle - Drums www.darkdescent.net "ROAD WARRIOR" Video Released ! The Australian Metallers of PEGAZUS have just returned from their very successful European headlining club tour, after being away from the European live-scene for 13 years. Founding member and guitarist Johnny Stoj about being back in Europe after so many years: " I can only say that I have been overwhelmed by all the great responses from the fans during this tour. We've got such a warm "welcome back" and it's the best feeling in the world to be back on those stages again. We definitely will be back in Europe soon !". And vocalist Justin Fleming about the tour, which was for him the first time in Europe : " I had a blast ! Europe kicks ass and you can be sure that Pegazus is fired up now ! We have proven to be back in business with a great new album and this great tour. I thank the fans for sticking with us during all these years and we will not disappoint you. We will keep touring, hopefully we will be back in Europe very soon and we're also looking to all possibilities in other parts of the world. So, tell the promoters in your country to contact our management and the Thunder From Down Under will destroy some stages in your country as well ! Just before they left for Europe, PEGAZUS filmed the video for "ROAD WARRIOR". The song has been taken from the band's latest album "In Metal We Trust", which was released on April 15, 2011 through Black Leather Records. The worldwide distribution is in hands of the German company TWILIGHT VERTRIEB. The "Road Warrior" video can be seen at the following location : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxHVleVA8OM The video was filmed on location in Melbourne, Australia in the same location and on the very same road that was used for the filming of the Australian classic movie "MAD MAX". It was directed again by Aaron McLoughlin & Judd Hyland, who were also responsible for the bands "Haunting Me" video, released earlier this year. PEGAZUS is : Justin Fleming – Lead Vocals Johnny Stoj – Guitars and Vocals Cory Betts - Bass Ange Sotiro - Drums For info and all samples from the new album, please visit the MySpace at : www.myspace.com/pegazusmusic Follow Pegazus also through these sites : Official website : www.pegazusofficial.com ( incl. a webstore with 3 great Christmas offers!) Twitter : www.twitter.com/pegazusmusic Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/PEGAZUS/56974008938 YouTube : www.youtube.com/user/pegazusmusic BULLETBOYS REUNITE AT KEY CLUB IN HOLLYWOOD, CA HOLLYWOOD, CA - 12/6/11 1980s powerhouses BulletBoys are reuniting for an explosive night of headbanging, earsplitting hard rock, treating fans to a one-night-only performance in celebration of their epic career. Featuring all four original members of the inaugural 1987 lineup, this landmark event will take place on December 30 at 6:30pm at the iconic Key Club in West Hollywood, California. Marq Torien, Mick Sweda, Lonnie Vencent, and Jimmy D'anda are joining forces for the first time in over 10 years to thrill both past and present fans on the Sunset Strip in Southern California over the New Year's Eve weekend. All of their smash hits will be in display; including popular singles such as "Smooth up in Ya," "For the Love of Money," "Hang on St. Christopher" and more. This exciting evening is also being filmed for a live DVD, documenting BulletBoys and everyone in attendance in all of their glam-metal glory. BulletBoys have released seven studio albums over their 24 year career, becoming a breaking sensation on radio and MTV with their self-titled debut in 1988 and follow up record Freakshow in 1991. Both records enjoyed significant success on the Billboard charts, along with singles like "Smooth up in Ya" and "For the Love of Money." Drawing from legendary influences such as Van Halen and AC/DC, they were a significant force during the metal movement which dominated the airwaves during the late 80s and early 90s. The group has continued to release more material in recent years, such as 10c Billionaire in 2009, and a live record, Behind the Orange Curtain in 2007, thanks to the leadership and drive of their vibrant and forceful frontman, Marq Torien. The Los Angeles natives chose one of the hottest clubs in the area for their reunion extravaganza, returning to the original hotbed for 80s metal with a marquee lineup. Tickets are available from the Key Club website or at the box office for just $18 in advance, or $20 day-of-show, guaranteeing each person an unforgettable night which will be captured forever in brilliant high definition on BulletBoys' upcoming live DVD. Attendees must be at least 16 years of age to attend, and the Key Club is located at 9039 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, California. Don't miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the BulletBoys prove that pigs really can fly. www.bulletboysofficial.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/BULLETBOYS/121246147910242 http://twitter.com/#!/TheBulletBoys EARTH Announce New Album Details The second half of Seattle drone icons EARTH's Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light is being prepared for release on Southern Lord in North America this February 14th on CD, LP and digital download formats. Recorded in the same two week session as 2011's lauded Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I by Stuart Hallerman at Avast and mastered by Mell Detmer, Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II carries on in the freely and folkloric vein of the last release and invokes even more improvisational and unrestrained energy than its predecessor. Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light II is striking in many ways, not least in the wildly improvised nature of this particular recording. The songs "Sigil Of Brass" and "The Corascene Dog" perfectly emphasize how the interplay between the foursome has evolved even further since the first installment. Meanwhile, the track "His Teeth Did Brightly Shine" veers further into an entirely other direction, recalling sounds of the great British Acid Folk generation. This new material brings forth some highly original and deeply mesmerizing tones throughout, at times more hopeful and less dark and death oriented than previous work. Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light II is ultimately a completely unanticipated direction for EARTH, and a very welcome one at that. The line-up again consists of Adrienne Davies on drums and percussion (on this release there is more percussion of all sorts), Lori Goldston (Nirvana, David Byrne, Black Cat Orchestra, Laura Veirs) returns on cello, and Karl Blau (K Records, Laura Veirs, Microphones) plays bass. This also marks the first time the band on the record has toured outside of the US West Coast in preparation for the album. As with the first part, it again has truly amazing artwork by Stacey Rozich. View the cover art and more at this location. Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light II Track Listing: 1. Sigil of Brass 2. His Teeth Did Brightly Shine 3. Multiplicity of Doors 4. The Corascene Dog 5. The Rakehell Promos of Angels Of Darkness, Demons Of Light II will be made available in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for new tours and live actions to be announced in advance of the album's release and onward through 2012. For all press requests for EARTH and Southern Lord Recordings, in North America contact earsplitpr@aol.com, and in Europe contact rarely_unable@yahoo.co.uk. http://www.thronesanddominions.com http://www.facebook.com/thronesanddominions?ref=ts http://www.southernlord.com http://twitter.com/twatterlord GRUESOME STUFF RELISH Inks Deal With FDA Rekotz FDA Rekotz is pleased to announce the addition of Spanish zombies GRUESOME STUFF RELISH to their roster. FDA Rekotz has plans to release the band's next full-length album on CD and vinyl in the Spring of 2012. GRUESOME STUFF RELISH is one of the most intense death/grind bands to ever emerge from Spain's metal scene. The band plays a fusion of old-school Swedish death metal like DISMEMBER or CARNAGE and the splatter/gore sound and feel of early CARCASS, IMPETIGO or NECRONY. G.S.R. was formed in 2000 by members of the early 90's death metal band REPUGNANCE. G.S.R has released two full length albums along with several splits with the likes of Call The Paramedics, Engorged and more. The band's concept revolves around their extreme love for the classic Italian horror films from the 60's, 70's and 80's - Giallo films, cannibals, zombies, and other lurid tales of terror. For more on GRUESOME STUFF RELISH, visit them on Facebook, Myspace or at www.gruesomestuffrelish.grindgore.net. In other FDA Rekotz news, the label has teamed up with TeethOfTheDivine.com to give away six discs from its catalog to three lucky winners. To enter for your chance to win releases from DEAD, GOREGAST, REVOLTING, NECROMORPH, STRYCHNOS and DEATH TOLL 80K, visit this location. The contest runs until December 19th, 2011. www.fda-rekotz.com www.reverbnation.com/fdarekotz www.myspace.com/fda-rekotz NEPHELIUM Announce Release Date "Coils Of Entropy" Reveal Artwork, Track Listing Dubai may be known as a city rich in history, a business hub and the home of the tallest structure in the world, but it's also the birthplace of one of the first death metal bands to come out of the Middle East, Nephelium. Now residing and re-establishing themselves in Toronto, Canada over the last 10 years, the band has announced the official release date of their debut album "Coils of Entropy" on February 7th, 2012. "From the scorching heat of the Arabian deserts to the blistering cold of what we now call home, this debut album has literally and figuratively come a long way. The aged yet modern style of death metal with a subtle integration of Middle Eastern melodies is a perfect musical collaboration of our minds and souls. A ferocious ride with concepts and lyrical themes written around the observations of an entity witnessing the world and its demise through different eras and music that creeps up the caverns of your brain, be ready for a hybrid onslaught of technical mastery and bloodcurdling brutality. We firmly believe that it was well worth the wait but don't take our word for it, give it a spin and determine that for yourselves. However, don't cry when your speakers demolish your insides…you were warned…" comments Nephelium co-founder and drummer Alan Madhavan. Samples from Nephelium's six-track masterpiece that forges the perfect balance between technical death metal, old school metal and Arabian melodies are presently streaming on their bandcamp page at the following link here. CD Cover Design: Juanjo Castellano (JuanCastellano.com) Logo Design: Christopher Horst 1. Burial Ground 05:04 2. Merciless Annihilation 06:18 3. Hellborne 05:02 4. Malediction 08:52 5. Halls of Judgment 05:56 6. Coils of Entropy 10:15 Reign of Vengeance Announces Arctic Brutality and Bloodshed Mini-Tour Arizona death metallers REIGN OF VENGEANCE (Brain Damage Films & Music) and Ironclad recording artists TURBID NORTH will team up for the The Arctic Brutality and Bloodshed Mini-Tour to take place during the last part of January. Local bands interested in playing any of these shows in their home states are advised to contact Marshall "Fucking" Beck and his staff at MarshallBeck@hotmail.com. Tour sponsors include Brain Damage Films & Music, Ironclad Records, ClawHammer PR, Brutal Disorder Logos, Jagermeister, and Metal Rising. January 24th- New Mexico- TBA January 25th- Gallup, NM- The Juggernaut January 26th- Tempe, AZ- The Red Owl January 27th- Riverside, CA- The Vibe January 28th- Santa Ana, CA- Malone's January 29th- Las Vegas, NV- The Cheyenne Saloon REIGN OF VENGEANCE recently hooked up with the crew at Horrormerch.com to film the band's November 4th performance at Chaser's in Scottsdale, AZ. The footage will be used for new ROV videos "She's Best Kept Headless" and the upcoming "Frosty the Snowman." Frosty The Snowman" a single taken from the double release Two Tales of Christmas Terror featuring brutal and bloody re-works of the classics "Frosty The Snowman" and "Jingle Bells"- Prepare to fear the holiday season!! Details on the videos and Two Tales of Christmas Terror coming soon. www.facebook.com/ReignofVengeance www.myspace.com/ReignofVengeance www.BrainDamageMusic.com The Resurrection of Ritual The first album in more than 12 years, Ritual's The Resurrection is a return to form, and possibly a superior successor to previous Ritual albums The Summoning, Demonic Winter Metal, and Soldiers Under Satan's Command. More, however, than just a return to form, The Resurrection is a return to a music industry that has changed immensely in the past twelve years. But so has Ritual. Still full of memorable riffs, Ian Ritual has stripped away everything extraneous to give the guitar work more room to breathe on The Resurrection, bringing to the table a new album full of black metal with hooks and melody but still retaining the rawness that helps define Ritual. The fact that Ritual is forging ahead strong is testament to the fact that, despite a music industry that is less about artistry and truth and more about studio trickery and one-hit wonders, there is still a place for musicians that are not willing to compromise their integrity just to bow to the almighty dollar. Funeral Rain Records is currently streaming the track "Drowning Into The Sea" from The Resurrection at this location. A Funeral For My Heart The Resurrection A Perfect Moonlit Night Executioner Of The Elder Gods This Means War Drowning Into The Sea Temples Of Baphomet's Sons Nightmare Winter Of My Discontent Blinded By Hatred March Of The Damned Ritual itself was formed in 1993 and was very influential in the United States Black Metal scene with their first album, The Summoning in 1995. They continued with Demonic Winter Metal in 1997 and Soldiers Under Satan's Command in 1998, all three on Wild Rags.The band split up with several years passing. Ian picked up the mantle of Ritual alone and forged ahead to write songs that would become The Resurrection, continuing the proud tradition of Ritual's black metal. www.myspace.com/ritualblackmetal www.funeralrainrecords.com SONS OF TONATIUH: Atlanta-based Sludge Metal Miscreants Announce Winter Tour Dates New Album To Drop This Spring Atlanta-based sludge miscreants SONS OF TONATIUH (pronounced "tahn-ah-tea-ah") have been slowly building steam since 2008. The band -- drummer Tim Genius, guitarist/vocalist Dan Caycedo and bassist/vocalist Mike Tunno -- released their debut via Michigan's Hyodro-Phonic Records in early 2011 and are currently putting the finishing touches on the follow-up. The as-yet-untitled second full-length, recorded by Kyle Spence of Harvey Milk, should see the light of day in early Spring of 2012. In the meantime, the band will be blowing speakers throughout the coming months on a select number of live dates set to commence on December 14, 2011 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Commented guitarist/vocalist Dan Caycedo: "By the grace of our dead ancestors SONS... will be clearing a path through the cornfields of the Midwest in hopes of destroying every Evangelical superficial mindset that has been forging this country together since the 1400s..." SONS OF TONATIUH Winter Tour Dates 2011/2012: 12/14/2011 JJ's Bohemia – Chattanooga, TN w/ Thetan 12/15/2011 Underdog's Bar – Lexington, KY w/ Whiskey Funeral, Tombstalker 12/16/2011 Crown Liquors Tap – Chicago, IL w/ Accept Death 12/17/2011 Mulligans Pub – Grand Rapids, MI w/ Accept Death 12/18/2011 Carabar - Columbus, OH w/ Accept Death 12/19/2011 Rudyard Kipling - Louisville, KY w/ Ohlm 12/20/2011 Poison Lawn - Knoxville, TN w/ Agentium Ashtrum 01/27/2012 Phoenix Taproom – Jacksonville, FL w/ Hollow Leg, Demonaut 01/28/2012 The Cave - Miami, FL w/ House Of Lightning, Shroud Eater 01/29/2012 Will's Pub - Orlando, FL w/ House Of Lightning, Fire In The Cave 01/30/2012 The Atlantic - Gainesville, FL 01/31/2012 C-Level - PCB, FL 02/01/2012 Siberia - New Orleans, LA 02/02/2012 TBA - Houston, TX w/ Phobia 02/03/2012 Red 7 - Austin, TX w/ Phobia 02/04/2012 Buccaneer - Memphis, TN w/ Crowlord http://www.facebook.com/sonsoftonatiuh?sk=info http://www.myspace.com/sonsoftonatiuh LVCIFYRE: London Chaos-Horde To Release New Album This January London chaos-horde LVCIFYRE will unleash their debut full-length, The Calling Depths, via Pulverised on January 2, 2012. Featuring current and past members of Adorior, Corpus Christii and Necrosadist, LVCIFYRE is a manifestation of pure evil! The follow-up to their Dying Light ov God EP released via Sweden's Blood Harvest in 2008, The Calling Depths was recorded, mixed and mastered at Poland's Factory Studio, features album art by Alexander L. Brown (Mitochondrion, Corpsessed, Witchrist, Wodensthrone, etc), and offers up an unapologetic slab of riff-decimating death metal for fans of early Morbid Angel, Angelcorpse and Immolation. Said the band in a collective statement: "LVCIFYRE raise a black flag salute to the ancient powers of Chaos! Our creation is a scream heard in the deep abyss!" The Calling Depths Track-Listing: 1. The Calling Depths 2. Succubi 3. The Faceless One 4. LCF 5. Holy Chaos 6. Death's Magnetic Sleep 7. Husk Of Impurity 8. The Great Fall http://www.facebook.com/Lvcifyre http://www.pulverised.net THE DEVIL'S BLOOD Post New Video From The Thousandfold Epicentre Teaser Series Today occult rock collective THE DEVIL'S BLOOD unveil a new video teaser from their forthcoming full-length, The Thousandfold Epicentre. The video is the second in a series of teasers leading up to the record's North American release on January 17, 2012. Each week a new video will be viewable via the band's official Metal Blade landing page. Check out the clip for "Fire Burning" at THIS LOCATION. THE DEVIL'S BLOOD is a dedication to principles and principals more ancient than Time, a branch of a tree greater than the World, an exclamation of both the profound and the profane. THE DEVIL'S BLOOD has always been one of the many vessels through which the Light of the Devil shines upon the darkness of the world and shall always be the possible entrance to a path walked alone. But only for those who have eyes to see and ears to hear. This path starts not in understanding but in confusion. "...an 11-track opus of maximum cosmic significance..." -- Decibel Magazine "THE DEVIL'S BLOOD are entity onto themselves, and could very well be considered metal's most valid Satanic band. The songs from The Thousanfold Epicenter will stick in your craw, that is a given. Whether they'll haunt your dreams is entirely another thing, but don't be surprised if they do." -- Blistering Further info on THE DEVIL'S BLOOD to come. http://www.thedevilsblood.com http://www.facebook.com/thedevilsblood http://www.metalblade.com/thedevilsblood HOLY GRAIL "Seasons Bleedings" Teaser Trailer Posted: Digital EP Available Now, 7" Coming Soon Leaders of the new school of classic metal, Los Angeles' HOLY GRAIL, have posted a video teaser for their new holiday themed EP, "Seasons Bleedings." Check it out now, at the Prosthetic webstore, where the 7-inch can be pre-ordered. The vinyl, which is limited to 500 copies (250 red, 250 green), will begin shipping shortly. The digital version was released today, and can be downloaded from Itunes and Amazon. The 7-inch includes covers of King Diamond's "No Presents For Christmas" and the Rainbow classic "Kill The King," and features artwork by Sam Turner (3 Inches of Blood). This marks the first time that guitarist Alex Lee (ex-Bonded By Blood), who joined HOLY GRAIL in the spring, has recorded with the group. Pre-order "Seasons Bleedings" now. The digital version of "Seasons Bleedings" will also include covers of Judas Priest's "Exciter" and Accept's "Fast As A Shark," both of which originally appeared on the group's out-of-print debut EP "Improper Burial." (A limited number of "Improper Burial" 7-inches, which do not include the covers, are still available through Prosthetic's webstore.) "Seasons Bleedings" 7-inch track listing: A. No Presents For Christmas B. Kill The King "Seasons Bleedings" digital track listing: 1. No Presents For Christmas 2. Kill The King 3. Exciter 4. Fast As A Shark The artwork for "Seasons Bleedings" appears above. HOLY GRAIL has spent much of the past two years on the road performing alongside Amon Amarth, Blind Guardian, Exodus, Toxic Holocaust, 3 Inches of Blood and more. The Los Angeles quintet HOLY GRAIL will soon enter the studio to record the follow-up to their debut, "Crisis In Utopia," which Revolver named one of the Top 20 metal releases of 2010. More information about their sophomore album will be revealed in the near future. The band have been confirmed to participate in Australia's Soundwave Festival in early 2012. 2/25 Brisbane, Australia- RNA Showgrounds 2/26 Sydney, Australia- Showground 3/2 Melbourne, Australia- Showgrounds 3/3 Adelaide, Australia- Bonython Park 3/5 Perth, Australia- Claremont Showgrounds SCOTT KELLY American Winter Tour With Eugene S. Robinson Announced In an ongoing stream of tour announcements over recent weeks, Neurosis/Shrinebuilder frontman Scott Kelly has just confirmed another run of American solo acoustic performances to take place this Winter. Scott Kelly's Western U.S. tour is currently underway alongside Bob Wayne and Jay Munly. Following the tour, Kelly will play a one-off show in Chicago the first week of the year alongside Bruce Lamont, followed by his first tour of Australia and New Zealand as a solo artist this February with direct support from John Baizley (Baroness). The newly-confirmed tour will take place immediately upon Kelly's return from his stint in Australia and New Zealand, with 22 new dates now confirmed, kicking off in Atlanta on February 15th and running a clockwise swath through the Southeast, Midwest and East Coast into mid-March. For this tour the solo talents of Eugene S. Robinson (Oxbow) will serve as support for Scott Kelly on all dates. Scott Kelly Western U.S. Tour w/ Jay Munly, Bob Wayne [remaining dates]: 12/07/2011 Club Congress - Tucson, AZ 12/08/2011 Bar Pink - San Diego, CA 12/09/2011 Juke Joint - Anaheim, CA 12/10/2011 Echo - Los Angeles, CA 12/11/2011 Alex's Bar - Long Beach, CA 12/13/2011 Fulton 55 - Fresno, CA 12/14/2011 The New Parish - Oakland, CA 12/15/2011 Brick and Mortar - San Francisco, CA 12/16/2011 Crepe Place - Santa Cruz, CA Scott Kelly Solo Headlining Show: 1/04/2012 Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL w/ Bruce Lamont [free RSVP here] Scott Kelly New Zealand/Australian Tour w/ John Baizely 2/02/2012 King's Arms - Auckland 2/03/2012 SF Bath House - Wellington 2/04/2011 The Civic - Perth 2/05/2012 Fowlers Live - Adelaide 2/06/2012 The National Hotel - Geelong 2/08/2012 ANU - Canberra 2/09/2012 The Zoo - Brisbane 2/10/2012 Corner Hotel - Melbourne 2/11/2012 Manning Bar - Sydney 2/12/2012 The Brisbane Hotel - Hobart *NEW - SCOTT KELLY American Winter Tour w/ Eugene S. Robinson: 2/15/2012 The 529 - Atlanta, GA 2/16/2012 The End - Nashville, TN 2/17/2012 Downtown Music Hall - Little Rock, AR w/ Iron Tongue 2/18/2012 La Grange - Dallas, TX 2/19/2012 Mohawk - Austin, TX 2/21/2012 Record Bar - Kansas City, MO 2/22/2012 Fubar Lounge - St Louis, MO 2/23/2012 MOTR Pub - Cincinnati, OH 2/24/2012 Intersection Front Bar - Grand Rapids, MI 2/25/2012 Lager House- Detroit, MI 2/26/2012 Rockstar Pro Arena - Dayton, OH 2/28/2012 Now That's Class - Cleveland, OH 2/29/2012 Ace Of Cups - Columbus, OH 3/01/2012 Mohawk Place - Buffalo, NY 3/02/2012 Cafe Nine - New Haven, CT 3/03/2012 Church of Boston - Boston, MA w/ Marc Pinansky 3/04/2012 Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY 3/06/2012 Johnny Brenda's - Philadelphia, PA 3/07/2012 Golden West Cafe - Baltimore, MD 3/08/2012 Strange Matter - Richmond, VA 3/09/2012 The Pinhook - Durham, NC 3/10/2012 Snug Harbor - Charlotte, NC Interviews with Scott Kelly are available at each show following his performance for the night. For all coverage requests for the North American dates please get in touch with Earsplit PR. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Kelly/190019681030268 http://www.neurotrecordings.com http://www.facebook.com/neurotrecordings PRETTY MAIDS confirmed for 70000TONS OF METAL Warm Up With Some PRETTY MAIDS! It's getting to be winter up there in the Baltics. The days are getting shorter and you have to wait long periods to see the sun. Tired of waiting in Finland, they sailed over to Denmark. After they passed through the Great Belt they made a short stop in the city of Horsens. They should have gone there earlier, because you know what they found? Some really PRETTY MAIDS! Full steam ahead through the Skagerrak! Make no mistake, 70000TONS OF METAL is not your grandma's cruise. It's also not one of the cruises that share the ship with normal cruise guests. This is an all heavy metal cruise! Can you imagine that? A whole luxury cruise ship full of metalheads? And since there is no backstage area you will have the opportunity to mingle side-by-side with the artists in this incredibly fan-friendly scenario that has no comparison. It's like everyone has a backstage pass! So far 29 out of a total of 40 bands on board are known: ALESTORM AMORPHIS ATHEIST CANNIBAL CORPSE CHILDREN OF BODOM CORONER DARK FUNERAL ELUVEITIE GOD DETHRONED GRAVE DIGGER HAMMERFALL IN EXTREMO KAMELOT MOONSORROW MY DYING BRIDE NIGHTWISH OVERKILL PENTAGRAM PESTILENCE PRETTY MAIDS RIOT SAMAEL STRATOVARIUS SUFFOCATION TANKARD THERION TRISTANIA VIRGIN STEELE WHIPLASH 70000TONS OF METAL will sail Monday, January 23, 2012 aboard the Royal Caribbean "Majesty of the Seas" from Miami FL to George Town, Cayman Islands and will not return you to the real world for four days until Friday, January 27, 2012. Ticket prices start at US$666 plus US$289 taxes and fees per person and include all on-board entertainment, non-alcoholic and non-carbonated beverages, all meals at the dining rooms, most on-board restaurants and even 24 room service! What are you waiting for? You might even need a vacation from this vacation when all is said and done! Check out http://www.70000tons.com/ for more information and book your cabin NOW! HELSINKI METAL MEETING – FINNISH METAL EXPO 2012 17.-18.2.2012, CABLE FACTORY, HELSINKI, FINLAND - More Artists announced: PARADISE LOST, TURISAS, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER and more Helsinki Metal Meeting / Finnish Metal Expo taking place at the Cable Factory in Helsinki, Finland during February 17-18. has added more bands to the bill. English goth pioneers PARADISE LOST, Finnish battle metal battalion TURISAS, German DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, Swedish melodic metallers ENGEL and Russian hard rockers OLDSCHOOL have all been added to the 2012 line up. Current FME 2012 line up reads as follows: FRI 17.2.2012 EDGUY, PARADISE LOST, DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER, ICS VORTEX, SOEN, SWALLOW THE SUN, OLDSCHOOL, AXEGRESSOR, CARNALATION SAT 18.2.2012 STAM1NA, TURISAS, EVERGREY, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, ENGEL, AMORAL, FOR THE IMPERIUM, ORANSSI PAZUZU, PRESSURE POINTS, SINISTHRA Three more bands will be added to conclude the 2012 roster. Altogether, 22 bands will take the stage at FME 2012. FINNISH METAL AWARDS Finnish Metal Awards voting will award the best Finnish metal of 2011. FMA gala will take place at the Cable Factory Main Stage on Saturday Feb 18. You can now vote for your favorite Finnish Metal Artists at www.imperiumi.net/index.php?act=fma. TICKETS Tickets for the Finnish Metal Expo are now on sale at www.lippupalvelu.fi and www.tiketti.fi. We sell one day tickets and two-day tickets. One-Day tickets cost 35 euros in advance and 40 euros at the door (if not sold out). Two-day ticket costs 57 euros. Advance only. Possible ticket agency fees will be added to the advance ticket price. FME is an all-ages event with bars to those over 18 and feeling the urge for such services. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Niklas Nuppola, niklas@fme.fi, +358 40 552 7494 Exhibition stand enquiries: Hanna Kuosmanen, hanna@fme.fi, +358 41 523 4808 www.fme.fi www.finnishmetalevents.fi PUSCIFER RETURN TO THE ROAD FOR 2012 CONDITIONS OF MY PAROLE TOUR Jerome, Ariz., Dec. 7, 2011 -- Puscifer, the eclectic music-meets-comedy troupe helmed by Maynard James Keenan (Tool, A Perfect Circle), return to the road on Feb. 23 in support of their recently released album, Conditions of My Parole (Oct. 18, Puscifer Entertainment). The band's live performances are not to be missed. Keenan brings the unconventional atmosphere of the Verde Valley to life with a musically driven evening that merges technology, quirky characters and comedy, The Boston Globe referred to the shows as "musical theater" and the Philadelphia Weekly described the set as an "engaging performance with hilarious pre-recorded between-song skits featuring MJK alter-egos Major Douche and white-trash hero Billy D." The band celebrated the release of their sophomore album with an in-character Halloween performance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Puscifer's touring band members are Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell, Josh Eustis, Carina Round, Matt McJunkins and Jeff Friedl. Tickets for all shows go on-sale Friday, Dec. 16 via venue box offices, as well as Ticketmaster and Live Nation websites. A limited number of VIP packages, featuring wine tastings and VIP experiences will be available simultaneously via http://puscifer.frontgatetickets.com. February 23 Austin, TX Long Center for the Performing Arts 25 Baton Rouge, LA River Center Theatre 26 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theatre 28 Nashville, TN Andrew Jackson Hall 29 Louisville, KY Brown Theatre March 3 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre 4 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre 6 Kansas City, KS Kansas City Music Hall 7 Omaha, NE Omaha Civic Auditorium 10 Edmonton, AB North Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 11 Calgary, AB Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium 13 Vancouver, BC The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts 14 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall 18 Escondido, CA California Center for the Arts www.puscifer.com www.facebook.com/puscifermusic Coroner confirms GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot's cause of death The Smoot family and Slave Pit Inc. released a statement regarding the official cause of death of guitarist Cory Smoot. Cory had played the character of Flattus Maximus for over ten years, and was discovered dead on the band's tour bus on Nov. 3rd of this year. He was 34. Stated North Dakota coroner William Masselo, MD: "We have finalized the autopsy report and death certificate. I have determined that Cory died from a coronary artery thrombosis brought about by his pre-existing coronary artery disease." The band, which will continue as a four-piece until the current tour schedule is complete, has officially retired the character of Flattus Maximus, and has announced no plans regarding a new GWAR-tarist. Metal Blade and GWAR have since set-up the Smoot Family Foundation to raise funds for Cory's wife, Jaime, and their unborn child. Donations can be made HERE. Also, at The Canal Club in Richmond, VA on January 7th there will be a record release show (featuring Mensrea, Cannabis Corpse, DBX and more) for Cory's solo record, "When Worlds Collide", which he had completed working on just prior to his death. The album will be released early next year, with all proceeds going to the Smoot Family Fund. UFOMAMMUT Complete Two-Part Neurot Recordings Debut UFOMAMMUT, Northern Italy's sorcerers of supernatural and obliterating doom, have completed the recordings for their sixth full-length, and first as part of the Neurot Recordings family. This week we are beyond excited to announce the details of this highly anticipated, mammoth follow-up to their 2010 full-length Eve, the band's most critically-acclaimed and devastating piece of magic to date... until now. Oro is the title for UFOMAMMUT's latest work, divided into ten massive movements overall which is now confirmed to be delivered in two separate pieces during the coming year. The first chapter, Opus Primum, will see arrival in April, and the second, Opus Alter, in September. The vinyl versions of both chapters will be handled directly by UFOMAMMUT's own label Supernatural Cat Records, who were responsible for the release of all of the band's previous material. This is the third album in a row the band recorded with Lorenzo Stecconi. As with all previous UFOMAMMUT albums, the concepts behind Oro are expansive and multi-faceted, mutating the Italian palindrome which translates to "gold" with the Latin translation of "I prey." Oro explores the concept of knowledge and its power; the magical stream controlled by the human mind to gain control of every single particle of the World surrounding us. Oro is the alchemical process to transform the human fears into pure essence; into Gold. Although Oro's two chapters will be released months apart from each other, they must be considered as a single track in which the musical themes and the sounds show up and hide, mutating and evolving, progressively and increasingly stratifying culminating in the crushing final movement. Oro is like an alchemic laboratory in which substances are flowing, dividing and blending themselves in ten increments from the alembics and stills, culminating into the creation of Gold. The band are also in the process of crafting a full video/visual version of Oro which will accompany the audio. Since their inception in 1999, UFOMAMMUT has toured several times, and crossed the oceans to the United States for the first time in 2009 for a tour of the West Coast. They've performed at renowned, international music festivals including Roadburn, Hellfest, Ieper, Stoned from the Underground, Asymmetry, sharing the stage with Neurosis, Down, Amen Ra, Baroness, Sons Of Otis, Motorpsycho and endless more along the way. The band's live show is supported by the internationally acclaimed video and graphic art of Malleus, a rock artists' collective who conjure the entirety of UFOMAMMUT's visual impact. 2012 will see the band expanding their touring circles wider across the face of the planet in support of Oro. Stay tuned throughout the year as more details on the release and the act's tour schedule are confirmed. For all press requests for UFOMAMMUT and Neurot Recordings, in North and South America contact earsplitpr@aol.com, in Italy contact nora@fleisch-agency.com, and the rest of Europe and beyond contact rarely_unable@yahoo.co.uk. UFOMAMMUT is: Poia - guitars and effect Urlo - bass, vocals and synths Vita - drums Ciccio - soundlord Lu - visuals http://www.ufomammut.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/UFOMAMMUT/83336386071 http://www.malleusdelic.com http://www.neurotrecordings.com http://www.facebook.com/neurotrecordings VISE MASSACRE: Brooklyn Savages Prepare To Release Debut LP New Track Streaming On BrooklynVegan Brooklyn-based hardcore noise metal trio VISE MASSACRE have put the final touches on their official first full-length recorded assault, appropriately dubbed Expendable Humans, and are preparing to start off the supposed last year of mankind's existence with a bang by self-releasing the album in early January. In celebration of the forthcoming onslaught, hometown independent music faction BrooklynVegan is streaming "Rising Tide" from Expendable Humans now. Kill a few brain cells and tattoo your face to VISE MASSACRE's mayhem RIGHT HERE. Following a plethora of scathing demos, the ever-morphing VISE MASSACRE's current lineup fully completed every element of this filthy opus, and will now self-release the beast on LP and digital download for last year on the Mayan calendar. Recorded at Studio 65 and The Warehouse Recording Studio in Hicksville, New York by bassist Chris Vezza (who also mixed the tracks), self-produced by the band, and mastered at Bonati Mastering in Brooklyn by Josh Bonati (ZU, AIDS Wolf, Julie Christmas, Racebannon), Expendable Humans boasts 14 tracks in 31 minutes, broadcasting the band's unhinged 'core style of some unclassified sort at its most aggressive and honed to date. VISE MASSACRE will release the album in early January on their own Gorilla The Horse Records imprint, with massive direct cooperation from Earsplit PR and various other channels of underworld propaganda. More info will be released in the coming weeks, but for now the full track listing, album art and more can be found here. Following sporadic regional touring and gnarly notable live assaults throughout the band's native NYC-area wasteland and even a brutal tour of Japan in 2010, VISE MASSACRE's new full-time lineup is preparing for live rampages throughout the lands throughout the coming year. Founded by guitarist/vocalist Rich Muller (ex-The Last Crime, with Kevin Egan of Beyond/1.6 Band) the mob is rounded out by bassist Chris Vezza (ex-Awkward Thought) and drummer Jerry Carbone (ex-Science Diet, ex-Dawn of Bathos). Your desire for review copies of Expendable Humans, interrogations with the creators of this cacophony and all other VISE MASSACRE yearnings can be satisfied by Earsplit PR right now. Let's get nuts. Expendable Humans Track Listing: 1. Paralyzer 2. Bloodsucker 3. Eyes Of Fire 4. Hail to the Wicked 5. Something Like Silence 6. MTA 7. Pushed Down 8. Internal War 9. Shark Intentions 10. Stranger 11. Winter Kills 12. Kill to Survive 13. Brain Decay 14. Rising Tide http://www.facebook.com/ViseMassacre http://www.reverbnation.com/visemassacre http://myspace.com/visemassacre http://www.youtube.com/user/ViseMassacre

December 4th, 2011	NEW SIGNING! BOMBS OF HADES / MORDBRAND MORDBRAND and BOMBS OF HADES are two of the most prominent death metal units in the swedish underground today. Here they team up for a split entitled "No life", which gives a hint on what to expect. Both bands consists of veterans known from bands such as God Macabre, Abhoth, The Crown, The Law & Tribulation which furthermore entrenches that notion. Mordbrand serves the listener with thee original deadly tracks - mixing old school brutality, doom, d-beat madness & haunting melodic structures. Bombs of Hades delivers their usual skullcrushing power with the original track "Burn" as well as a fantastic cover of the Motörhead classic "I'll be your sister". The "No life" 10" split will be released by Carnal Records - a label with a darkened legacy with cult acts such as Craft, Arckanum, Omnizide & Svartsyn - in a collaboration with the up-and-coming label Bifrost Records. The deadly and epic cover artwork is created by the very talented Mr Juanjo Castellano. The layout was put together by Tobias Jansson (SAFFIRE/THE LAW). The EP is planned to be released winter 2011/2012. Pre-orders are taken now from both labels. "No life" will be limited to 1000 copies. 800 black and 200 splatter. Tracklists: Mordbrand side: 1) Idol of the Abattoir 2) The Eternal Feast of Annihilaton 3) With Lidless Eyes Bombs of Hades side: 1) Burn 2) I'll Be Your Sister Mordbrand line-up: Per Boder - Grunts (GOD MACABRE/MACABRE END) Björn Larsson - Strings (THE LAW/KARENSDAG) Johan Rudberg - Battery (THE LAW/KARENSDAG) Bombs of Hades Line-up: Jonas Stålhammar - Guitar and grunts (GOD MACABRE/MACABRE END/THE CROWN/ABHOTH) Magnus Forsberg - Battery (TRIBULATION) P-O Söderback - Guitars Butch Ekman - Bass (ABHOTH) Mordbrand: http://www.reverbnation.com/mordbrand Bombs of Hades: http://www.bombsofhades.com Carnal Records: http://www.carnalrecords.se http://www.facebook.com/Carnalrecords.sweden http://www.myspace.com/carnalrecords Bifrost Records: http://www.bifrostrecords.se http://www.facebook.com/Bifrostrecords Juanjo Castellano: http://www.juanjocastellano.com Carnal Record B. Pettersson PO.Box 5088 79105 Falun Sweden CHTHONIC Release New Video Band To Kick Off European Tour Next Week! CHTHONIC recently released their latest music video for "Quell The Souls In Sing Ling Temple." The song comes off the band's sixth full-length, Takasago Army, released earlier this fall via Spinefarm Records. The video was shot in Taiwan at a the band's special outdoor concert at Sing-Ling Temple in October where more than a thousand people from around the country gathered. Sing-Ling Temple is a historical landmark located on an ancient battlefield in the town of Puli and serves as the most essential scene in CHTHONIC's trilogy story. The full concert will be released on DVD next year. In related news, CHTHONIC will kick off a short European tour next week alongside Arch Enemy and Warbringer. Commented bassist Doris Yeh: "We toured with Arch Enemy, DevilDriver and Skeletonwitch in North America this past September and saw good crowds and great fans. We had a lot of fun with those bands! We then went to the UK tour with Turisas and Kiuas from Finland. I really enjoyed Turisas' joyful performance and Kiuas is a very good band also who always made us laugh backstage. And finally, the European tour is waiting for us! We will play with Arch Enemy and Warbringer over the UK, Germany, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands. This is the second time for us to tour European countries since 2007, so we're really looking forward to it!" CHTHONIC Khaos Over Europe Tour Dates w/ Arch Enemy, Warbringer 12/06/2011 Shepherd's Bush Empire - London, UK 12/07/2011 Paradiso - Amsterdam, The Netherlands 12/09/2011 013 - Tilburg, The Netherlands 12/11/2011 Rosenhof - Osnabruck, Germany 12/13/2011 Essigfabrik - Koln, Germany 12/14/2011 Le Cartonnerie - Reims, France 12/16/2011 Le 106 - Rouen, France 12/17/2011 L'Echonova - Vannes, France 12/18/2011 CC John Lennon - Limoges, France 12/20/2011 Backstage Werk - Munchen, Germany 12/21/2011 Garage - Saarbrucken, Germany 12/22/2011 Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland "This should certainly challenge all competition for metal album of the year." -- Popdose "CHTHONIC have made metal that's traditional in so many ways, but finally provides a breath of fresh air from your normal death metal stomp-fest." -- Revolver "CHTHONIC's distinctive style is fascinating. They have found a way to draw the audience into their world, the soundtrack to which is a sound unequaled." -- Blistering "Infusing ethnic elements into metal is a recurring sound in the global scene, yet CHTHONIC cross boundaries with their Zen-like heaviness..." -- Exclaim "CHTHONIC have undoubtedly raised their level of musicianship with this release, and it comes as highly recommended from me to any heavy metal fan." -- Metal Assault http://www.chthonic.tw CHTHONIC on Facebook http://www.spinefarm.fi HULL Issue Tour Wrap-Up Band To Open For EYEHATEGOD In Brooklyn This Sunday! Brooklyn sludge rock sensations HULL recently returned from a pillaging month-long tour crumbling stages throughout the U.S. with their sonic wall of triple-guitar led, conceptual enormity. Bassist Seanbryant Dunn recently posted an extensive tour wrap-up. An excerpt reads: "First and foremost, The Fucking Wrath are amazing dudes! Wise are they in entering and sustaining the 'Nite Zoo' mentality. Ripping through the states with these boys was truly an honor and meeting them again could come no sooner. Sorry that merch dog Shimer had to deal with that crazy shooting in NOLA on Halloween. If only he had worn the Duke that road dog Hollis had donned for his warrior outfit, there would not have been any random violence. The situation would have been resolved quickly and with less innocent casualties." In related news, HULL will be playing with Eyehategod this Sunday at Club Europe in Brooklyn, NY. Show starts at 8:00pm. Don't miss it! HULL recently unleashed their Beyond The Lightless Sky opus, which continues to earn critical praise from fans and media alike. Released via The End Records, Beyond The Lightless Sky, was co-produced by Brett Romnes, mixed by Billy Anderson (Sleep, Neurosis, Melvins, et al).and features guest appearances by vocalist Jarboe, keys/ambiance by Fade Kainer(Batillus/Jarboe/Inswarm ) and cello by Joe Merolla with artwork by Tamara Waite-Santibanez. WORDS FROM THE CONVERTED: "a determined and significant release, and one thoroughly deserving of a lot more visibility in the realms of heaving, epic metal." -- Pop Matters "...immense and nimble; ponderous and powerful..." -- Exclaim "The balance is still there between traditional ebbing post rock builds and hues and epic mountainous crescendos, but when HULL put their foot on the pedal its much more gravel than sludge." -- Teeth Of The Divine/Roadburn.com Album Of The Day "They do have the sludge/post-metal spine, and that's important, but their willingness to bloom beyond is what should keep HULL special and relevant well into the future." -- Metal Maniacs "There is a fantastic amount of riffs you're going to want to repeatedly hear on this record. Couple that with some guitar solos that come out of nowhere and fit like gloves with the album's songwriting and its layered vocal approach, and you've got a hell of a ride." -- Slug "...one damn fine record." -- Doomantia "...the best stoner/psych/doom releases of 2011." -- Holy Grail From Hell http://www.listn.to/HULL http://www.facebook.com/hull666 http://www.hullorhighwater.com http://www.sonicbids.com/hull WINDS OF GENOCIDE: UK Deathcrust Brigade Join The Pulverised Records Roster Pulverised Records is pleased to announce the addition of UK-based deathcrust extremos, WINDS OF GENOCIDE! Spawned in 2006, WINDS OF GENOCIDE is poised to inflict apokalyptic domination with their offensive d-beat onslaught. A bastardized fusion of Cianide, Amebix, Unleashed and Bolt Thrower, WINDS OF GENOCIDE are working on their as-yet-titled debut full-length album, which should see the light of day in Armageddon 2012. Commented WINDS OF GENOCIDE lung-torturess Kat Shevil of the signing: "We are extremely honored and excited to be signing and working with Pulverised Records for a full-length album and to be joining such a roster that includes such great bands as Bastard Priest, Morbus Chron, Iron Lamb, Impiety, Grave Desecrator, Tyrant, Crucifyre, In Aeturnum, Interment, Tribulation, Desultory, Seance etc. Pulverised Records is a great label run by dedicated people with a great and long history of quality releases to their name. We look forward to unleashing a powerful destructive debut album which will pulverize your ears. Expect nothing less than pure fucking aural armageddon!" Added Pulverised Records label manager Roy Yeo: "We seemed to have a (dis)taste for scruffed-up and no-holds-barred extreme bands these days, so having WINDS OF GENOCIDE on our roster is definitely the next logical step. WINDS OF GENOCIDE has without a doubt convinced us with their previously released The Arrival Of Apokalyptic Armageddon EP release, and we are very sure that the upcoming full-length effort will prove that WINDS OF GENOCIDE is going to further terrorize everything in sight (and sound, of course). D-beat krusaders, you have been forewarned!" WINDS OF GENOCIDE: Kat Shevil - Vocals Linus - Drums Glynn Hall - Guitars Dan H - Bass https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winds-of-Genocide/187999007899518 http://www.myspace.com/windsofgenocide http://www.pulverised.net OBSESSOR: 'Sick Salvation' EP Available for Free Download from Tankcrimes! Tankcrimes are pleased to announce that OBSESSOR have released another EP's worth of dirty, d-beaten, Venom'n'Celtic Frost-worshipping old-school metalpunk madness, entitled Sick Salvation. As with the one-man wrecking machine's debut Tankcrimes release (Obsession), Sick Salvation is available for FREE! The EP is also available as a limited cassette single, for those who like to get a little physical. Download the tracks from Tankcrimes' well-stocked Bandcamp page, here: http://downloads.tankcrimes.com/album/sick-salvation Download Obsession here... http://downloads.tankcrimes.com/album/obsession OBSESSOR is a one-man project based in Richmond, VA that draws heavy influences from the godly likes of Celtic Frost, English Dogs, Venom, Sodom, and Discharge - dirty, dark, raucous punk/metal chaos! All instruments, vokills and concepts are handled by Brandon "The Obsessor" Ferrell, known best for his time spent in bands like Direct Control, Government Warning, Wasted Time, and Municipal Waste. He also runs No Way Records and the Vinyl Conflict Record Store in Richmond, and is incredibly active in the local scene. METALPUNK DEATH SQUAD, UNITE! Tankcrimes have also partnered up with Grindcore Karaoke to unleash a FREE digital compilation of all the Oakland label's myriad miscreants - check out the Life Is Shit, Take One comp here: http://downloads.tankcrimes.com/album/life-is-shit-take-one SPAWN OF POSSESSION Complete New Album For Relapse Records Swedish tech-death assassins SPAWN OF POSSESSION have completed their highly anticipated third full-length album, Incurso, and are preparing it for release upon the helpless masses this Spring. Featuring current and former members of tech-titans Necrophagist and Obscura, SPAWN OF POSSESSION's excellent Cabinet debut was released by Unique Leader Records in 2003. But when Noctambulant followed three years later via Neurotic Records, the album's unabridged, relentless technical death metal urgency instantly made the name SPAWN OF POSSESSION stick into the minds of metallers worldwide like a rusty cleaver. It has now been over five years since the release of Noctambulant, and diehard fans are ravenous for the next installment of this now cult favorite act's expanding discography. Earlier this year SPAWN OF POSSESSION entered Pama Studios in Kristianpoel, Sweden, with engineer Magnus Sedenberg, to track their debut for Relapse Records. Devastating riffs, jaw-dropping time-signatures and improbably complex songwriting coalesce to create an opus of next-level death metal on Incurso , which the band promises to be their most supreme work to date, and more devastating than ever. Having recently completed the recording of this brutal masterpiece, the band and label are coordinating the final details for Incurso, which will be set in stone and announced over the coming weeks. As previously announced, SPAWN OF POSSESSION will ravage Europe on their massive tour this March 9th through April 7th, supporting labelmates Obscura and bearing support from Gorod and Exivious. SPAWN OF POSSESSION European Tour w/ Obscura, Gorod, Exivious: 3/09/2012 Universum - Stuttgart, Germany 3/10/2012 Turbinenhalle Kraftwerk - Oberhausen, Germany 3/11/2012 Schlachthof - Wiesbaden, Germany 3/12/2012 Magnet - Berlin, Germany 3/13/2012 Debaser Slussen - Stockholm, Sweden 3/14/2012 Betong - Oslo, Norway 3/15/2012 The Rock - Copenhagen, Denmark 3/16/2012 Rosenkeller - Jena, Germany 3/18/2012 Black Pes - Prague, Czech Republic 3/19/2012 Randal Bratislava, Slovakia 3/20/2012 Feierwerk Hansa 39 - München, Germany 3/21/2012 Arena - Wien, Austria 3/22/2012 Gala Hala - Ljubljana, Slovenia 3/23/2012 Zoe Club - Milano, Italy 3/24/2012 Traffic Club - Rome, Italy 3/27/2012 Aero - Toulouse, France 3/28/2012 Ferrailleur - Nantes, France 3/29/2012 Glazart - Paris, France 3/30/2012 4 Ecluses - Dunkerque, France 3/31/2012 106 - Rouen, France 4/01/2012 Moho Live - Manchester, UK 4/02/2012 The Pint - Dublin, Ireland 4/03/2012 The Croft - Bristol, UK 4/04/2012 Underworld - London, UK 4/05/2012 Biebob - Vosselaar, Belgium 4/06/2012 Patronat - Haarlem, Holland 4/07/2012 Underground - Köln, Germany http://www.facebook.com/SpawnofPossession http://www.myspace.com/spawnofpossession http://www.relapse.com http://www.facebook.com/RelapseRecords UZALA To Release Debut LP via At War With False Noise/Witch Sermon At long last, the blistering debut recording from one of the most-talked about doom bands of the past year is nearly within our grasp! Boise/Portland vintage doom merchants UZALA have aligned themselves with At War With False Noise and Witch Sermon Productions to unleash their monumental debut. The self-titled album will be manifested in wax by At War With False Noise, while Witch Sermon will handle the cassette version (which will feature a special bonus track, "Cataract"). Featuring Nate Phit (formerly of GRAVES AT SEA, ATRIARCH) on bass, UZALA's lineup is rounded out by drummer Stephen Gere, guitarist/hellish vocalist Chad Remains, and chanteuse & axe-slinger Darcy Nutt (a world-renowned tattoo artist and devastating talent). For those who are unfamiliar with this entrancing young band, avail yourselves. This is doom as the masters first played it. UZALA are dark, shrouded in occult visions and standing firmly with eyes turned to the past – we're talking straight-up '70s here, copious amounts of Black Sabbath worship, and more than a few Saint Vitus licks, with a younger, more fresh-faced Jinx Dawson at the helm. Fans of WITCH MOUNTAIN, JEX THOTH, BLOOD CEREMONY, ACID KING, ELECTRIC WIZARD, PENTAGRAM, BLACK SABBATH, and the Devil's blues, take note. With guitarist/vocalist Darcy Nutt's full-bodied vocals – at times throaty, at times angelic – slithering over and under the hypnotic, distorted fuzz riffs and Chad Remains' sporadic hoarse invocations mixing up the dynamic, UZALA have managed to nail the whole "female fronted band" thing without making a big deal about it – or any kind of deal at all. Like doom goddess Liz Buckingham once said, "I want to be thought of as a great guitarist – not a great female guitarist;" call it a hunch, but we get the feeling that UZALA's Darcy would agree. Deaf Sparrow noted, "Honing on an esoteric doom sound that centralizes its focus on the shamanic vocals of Darcy Nutt, this Idaho quartet also aurally evokes the times of damaged hippies and an unjust war," while Crustcake praised them as "powerful and majestic" and Temple of Perdition commented upon Nutt's "dark, enchanting" vocals. The album's crushing, velvety fuzzed-out sound is attained by a Blake Green (Wolvserpent) production and mastering by long-time At War With False Noise cohort Andy Lippoldt of Persistence In Mourning. The simply amazing artwork was created by vocalist /guitarist Darcy Nutt, while layout and design was summoned by Stephen O'Malley. At War With False Noise will be presenting UZALA's debut LP in a limited pressing of 333 copies; preorders are now up on their website, and each order will receive a screenprinted patch and well as other special offers. Embrace the darkness: http://www.atwarwithfalsenoise.com/releases.html Album teaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQIv-GQlU0o SYSTR PRESENTS GAZOLE VIDEO TEASER Gazole by SYSTR is out NOW!!! Watch the video teaser. HIMORA – Argue All You Want Label: Drugstore Records Style: Hardrock Release: 09. December 2011 Specials: classic 70s rock swagger, like Cheap Trick meets Bad Company with a bit of old school Aerosmith This album is now available for a promotional download with your personal login details at the following direct link: www.connecting-music.eu/login/node/367 In case you are not yet registered fill out the registration form at: www.connecting-music.eu/node/5 DUNDERBEIST Signs to INDIE RECORDINGS INDIE RECORDINGS is proud to announce the signing of DUNDERBEIST for the release of their new album, out on Febuary 3rd in Norway, February 10th in Europe and February 14th in North America. As DUNDERBEIST look upon their International debut, this seven-headed animal is ready to make an everlasting impression on the hard rock/metal world. Featuring members from Stonegard (plus several other renowned Norwegian rock/metal bands), DUNDERBEIST has been building a solid reputation in Norway as one of the strongest live acts and an exciting and innovative band to bring the metal sound to new levels and new generations. Stay updated on www.facebook.com/dunderbeist and www.indierecordings.no Suicidal Bride Records Set To Release "Through The Gates of Sleep" Compilation http://www.facebook.com/SuicidalBrideRecords http://www.myspace.com/suicidalbrideproductions St. Albert, AB based indie label and home of melodic metal band All Else Fails are proud to release their latest compilation "Through The Gates of Sleep" Volume 1. on December 16th, which features thirteen rising bands from the Canadian underground scene. Track Listing: This Burden of Life - All Else Fails Chaos in Cairo - The Order of Chaos Evolution Pain - Inside it Failed Richard - Until Dawn Chaosphere - After the Fall Rage - SILO From the Gallows - Tyrant Demons Inside - Aftertaste Eternity Below - Quartered Incessant Rain - Collective Unconscious Soul Devoid - The Ruined Blissful Solitude- Enduring the Fall Distance means Nothing (Acoustic) - Trash the Monument Suicidal Bride Records in co-presentation with BarsnBands.com will also be presenting a listening party for the compilation at Eden Strip Club (13120 97 Street Northwest) in Edmonton, AB, where fans can get a lap dance to tracks from the release. Label head and vocalist/guitarist of Suicidal Bride Records band All Else Fails was asked why they were holding a release party at a strip club rather than the norm of a concert venue. He came up with his top reasons. "Watch metal 'rip in a whole new way, no pun intended. I have many reasons for choosing the listening party at Eden. Mainly for the reason that we were just looking for something fun and different for the metal head fans of the label and bands on the compilation plus we think getting a lap dance or two to a ripping metal track is pretty memorable plus my sister works there so I get to make it a family function lol." Event Details: Time: 8pm - 18+ Cover: $5 at the door if you mention your there for listening party. ($7 otherwise) Location: Eden Strip Club Address: 13120 97 Street Northwest Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/300090930012413/ http://www.barsnbands.com/Edmonton-Heavy-Metal-scene.html Promo Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OyHhJkQ1A0 Abyss Records Announces Second Pressing Of Torture Division's With Endless Wrath, We Bring Upon Thee Our Infernal Torture Due to popular demand, Abyss Records is issuing a second pressing of Torture Division's With Endless Wrath, We Bring Upon Thee Our Infernal Torture Digi CD. The release is a compilation consisting of Torture Division's first three demos as well as the tracks from their Suffer The Shitmass EP as bonus tracks. The album's title and artwork are compiled from the titles and covers of each demo. For ordering information, visit www.officialabyssrecords.com. Ejaculation of the Wicked Bludgeoning Your Flesh Into Dust We Are Torture Division Invoking The Knifer We Bring Upon Thee Terroreyes Double Barrel Remedy Left For Dead End This Rotten World The Torture Never Stops (W.A.S.P. cover) The Purifier In other Torture Division news, the band has announced the following upcoming live dates. December 17th, 2011: Holland - Eindhoven Metal Meeting February 10th, 2012: Karlstad - Glada Ankan, Venue Loud As Fuck March 8th/9th, 2012: Close-Up Båten (Stockholm - Åbo) www.torturedivision.net www.facebook.com/torturedivisionsweden www.officialabyssrecords.com The Return of Mexico's Dies Irae Chaos Records is proud to announce the return of Mexican dark melodic metallers DIES IRAE. New album Secret Veils of Passion will be released on January 9, 2012 and features a new musical approach from the band. Inclusive of a 12-page booklet and guest appearances from Tomas Petterson (ORDO ROSARIUS EQUILIBRIO), Marios Iliopoulus (NIGHTRAGE), Secret Veils of Passion is not to be missed! The first 500 copies are available as a limited edition in super jewel box format with slipcase and two exclusive bonus tracks. Please get in touch at Clawhammerpr@gmail.com for press inquiries. Secret Veils of Passion is available for pre-order at this location. The songs "For" and "Want" are streaming at the following links: "For" - www.soundcloud.com/chaosrecords/diesirae-for "Want" - www.soundcloud.com/chaosrecords/diesirae-want Want To Tree For Fight Sex E7en Hate Night Then? To (demo version)* For (demo version)* *Bonus track DIES IRAE is: Dah - Vocals, Guitars and Programming Fernz - Guitars, Acoustic Guitars Daniel HG - Backing Vocals & Set Programming Dies Irae was formed by guitarist/vocalist Jm Dah in 1994 in the middle region of Mexico. In the beginning the band was working on a kind of sad doom metal that was reflected on their first work called Ab Imo Pectore, released by Reborn Recs in 1996. After that, the band was signed by Oz Productions. Their first album was called Etherial, produced in 1998 bringing a stronger sound mixed with some death metal jazz fusion; the same year the band recorded a live show that was used for the home video (VHS) OZ LIVE. A split CD was released in 1999 with the legendary band Agony Lords who was also a part of the Oz Productions roster. The split contained the Agony Lords EP Unions along with a re-release of the Ab Imo Pectore demo. In 2001 the band recorded their last album Naive, finishing their first era. The album was released in 2002, offering a fresh technical death doom metal sound. After that the band the band split and JM Dah founded a band called The Ill Over Death with guitarist Fernz. In January 2009 Jm Dah and Fernz decided to resurrect Dies Irae with a new musical approach. Daniel HG came into the fold to supply visual concepts and backing vocals. Two years later, the band begin to record the new album Secret Veils of Passion, and signed with Chaos Records. www.facebook.com/diesiraeonline www.myspace.com/diesiraeonline CHAOS RECORDS: P.O. Box 13 Macuspana, Tab. MEXICO - 86705 www.chaos-records.com www.chaos-distribution.com www.myspace.com/chaos-records www.facebook.com/chaosrecords www.twitter.com/ChaosRecs Scum Of The Earth Signs To Goomba Music Goomba music announces the signing of Scum Of The Earth, the brainchild band of former Rob Zombie guitarist/song writer RIGGS. The new album (title to be determined) is set for a 2012 release and is a follow up to 2007's highly acclaimed Sleaze Freak. RIGGS is currently writing material for the album and plans to be in the studio by the end of the year. "The new material is like classic SOTE material being possessed by demons with a modern twist " states RIGGS "I'm excited to get into the studio and start recording. There will be some crazy tracks on this one!" SCUM OF THE EARTH Scum Of The Earth was formed in late 2003 by former Rob Zombie guitarist RIGGS while Rob focused on his movie career. Being the brainchild of RIGGS, Scum Of The Earth'smusic focused on a horror/heavy rock theme which he has helped incorporate during his time in Rob Zombie. The band released Blah Blah Blah...Love Songs for the New Millennium in 2004 which met with much critical acclaim. The follow up, 2007's Sleaze Freak was also well received and landed album cuts in many movie soundtracks and video games. In November 2011 Scum Of The Earth signed with Chicago based Goomba Music. The approach being a partnership in which Goomba and RIGGS could develop the band and new album in a state of the art fashion. The new album promises to be a step in a new and modern direction while staying true to the roots and original concept of the band. RIGGS describes the new material as "Classic Scum of the Earth with a demonic twist". The new album (title to be determined) is set for a 2012 release. www.scumoftheearth.com www.facebook.com/scumoftheearth www.goombamusic.com www.facebook.com/GoombaMusic LOST REFLECTION WILL BE THE EUROPEAN WRESTLING MUSIC BACKGROUND Lost Reflection and other Italian rock and metal bands will be the musical background of the new project "European Pro Wrestling". Instrumental versions of Media Violence and Bad Love from "Florida" and the new song "R'n'R Nation" (that will be included in the new Lost Reflection album) was selected to be the entrance themes of some wrestlers. Florida is on sale from September 9, the new band album is still being worked.