The air crackles with rumors – Throbbing Gristle, the godfathers of industrial music, might be reuniting. This news undoubtedly sends shivers down the spines of veteran Dark/Alt/Dance aficionados, but before we all succumb to a nostalgia-fueled frenzy, let’s dissect the potential impact of this event.
On the surface, a Throbbing Gristle reunion is a cause for celebration. Their music, a transgressive blend of noise and social commentary, shattered the boundaries of popular music and paved the way for the industrial scene we know today. For many, the chance to witness these pioneers live would be a pilgrimage, a connection to the very roots of their musical identity. Furthermore, a reunion could introduce Throbbing Gristle to a new generation, sparking a resurgence of interest in industrial music as a whole.
However, nostalgia can be a double-edged sword. The industrial landscape has drastically morphed since Throbbing Gristle’s reign. Their sound, while undeniably groundbreaking, might not resonate with fans accustomed to the genre’s modern iterations. Will a reunion simply be a cynical exercise in reliving past glories, or will it offer something fresh and relevant to the current scene?
The answer hinges heavily on the nature of the reunion itself. Are all original members on board? The absence of a key figure could dampen the experience for some. More importantly, what is the artistic motivation behind the reunion? Is it a genuine desire to explore new sonic territories, or a mere cash grab fueled by nostalgia?
As a passionate advocate for Dark/Alt/Dance culture , I believe reunions can be valuable if approached thoughtfully. A Throbbing Gristle reunion could reignite interest in industrial music’s history, fostering a deeper appreciation for its legacy. However, for this to be truly meaningful, the band must demonstrate a commitment to artistic evolution. They should use the reunion as an opportunity to engage with the contemporary industrial scene, perhaps collaborating with younger artists or incorporating modern production techniques.
Ultimately, the success of a Throbbing Gristle reunion hinges on its ability to bridge the gap between the past and present. It can be a catalyst for a vibrant dialogue within the industrial scene, one that honors its heritage while pushing its boundaries forward. Let’s hope the potential reunion lives up to the legacy it seeks to celebrate.
KMFDM Unleashes ‘LET GO’: A Sonic Journey Through Four Decades of Audacious Electronica
Prepare for a sonic revolution as industrial music pioneers KMFDM gear up for their 23rd studio album, ‘LET GO,’ slated to detonate on February 2nd, 2024, via Metropolis Records. This powerful release signifies an incredible four decades of genre-defying artistry from the dynamic quartet of Sascha “Käpt’n K” Konietzko, Lucia Cifarelli, Andy Selway, and Andee Blacksugar.
‘LET GO’ pulsates with the unmistakable KMFDM sound—a potent mix of electrifying guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and pulsating electronic textures. The album delves into the complexities of our modern world, weaving lyrical narratives that resonate with raw intensity and introspective depth.
The explosive first single, “Let Go,” mirrors the album’s title with classic KMFDM elements. Driven by Sascha Konietzko’s signature distorted vocals and Lucia Cifarelli’s soaring operatics, the track is a powerful call to arms, urging listeners to break free from societal constraints and embrace liberation. The accompanying music video for “Let Go,” directed by longtime KMFDM collaborator Kevin Rudolf, immerses viewers in a dystopian metropolis teeming with rebellion and defiance.
‘LET GO’ transcends being just an album; it’s a testament to KMFDM’s enduring legacy as industrial music pioneers. Throughout their four-decade career, the band has consistently pushed boundaries, challenged conventions, and inspired generations of artists with their uncompromising sonic assault.
With ‘LET GO,’ KMFDM proves that their creative fire burns brighter than ever. This album demands to be experienced—a sonic journey that will leave you breathless, exhilarated, and forever changed.
For eager fans, ‘LET GO’ is available for pre-order on Bandcamp, offering various formats to satisfy every collector’s appetite. Digital and streaming options are available, alongside limited edition LPs and CDs. Don’t miss out on KMFDM’s latest sonic adventure—pre-order ‘LET GO’ today and prepare to be blown away.
Cyanotic, touring North America with KMFDM in 2024, is a Chicago-based industrial rock collective fronted by Sean Payne. Formed in 2002, they’ve carved their own niche in the genre with a potent blend of traditional industrial beats, aggressive vocals, and elements of drum n’ bass, sampling, and even heavy metal. Their sound is energetic, danceable, and often carries a tongue-in-cheek nod to transhumanism and cyberpunk themes.
Here’s a deeper dive into what makes Cyanotic click:
Genre-Bending: Their sound combines heavy industrial beats with elements of electronic, dance, and metal, creating a unique and powerful sonic experience.
Aggressive Vocals: Sean Payne’s distorted vocals are a signature element, commanding attention and adding a raw edge to their music.
Electro-Industrial Fusion: Expect pulsating synthesizers, driving rhythms, and intricate sampling, all infused with a distinctly industrial vibe.
Danceable Energy: Their music often possesses a driving, danceable quality, making it perfect for moshing or just losing yourself in the rhythm.
Transhumanism & Cyberpunk: Cyanotic frequently explores themes of technological advancement, body modification, and the blurring lines between humanity and machine, often infused with a darkly humorous edge.
Social Commentary: The band isn’t shy about tackling social and political issues in their lyrics, offering critiques and thought-provoking perspectives on the world around us.
Raw Emotional Depth: Beneath the industrial exterior, Cyanotic’s music often touches on deeper themes of alienation, anger, and resilience, creating a connection with listeners on a personal level.
Cyanotic are known for their intense and energetic live performances, delivering their music with raw power and stage presence. Expect heavy strobing lights, intense visuals, and an atmosphere that’s both exhilarating and thought-provoking.
Having Cyanotic open for KMFDM on their 2024 North American tour is a perfect pairing. Both bands share a love for pushing boundaries and exploring the darker side of electronic music, and their contrasting styles promise a diverse and exciting concert experience.
So, if you’re looking for a fresh and powerful industrial rock experience, definitely check out Cyanotic when they hit the road with KMFDM in 2024. They’re sure to leave a lasting impression with their unique sound, captivating performances, and thought-provoking themes.
After the triumphant release of their self-titled album “Beyond The Black” in January 2023, the band unveils a fresh piano rendition of the song ‘Wide Awake.’ This version sets the perfect tone for the approaching pre-Christmas season, capturing the essence of the original creation process with its pure, almost naked delivery. Jennifer Haben, the vocalist, expresses the song’s personal significance, emphasizing its roots in piano and vocals.
As anticipation builds for their eagerly awaited “Dancing In The Dark” tour starting in April 2024, the band has shared all the tour dates. The tour kicks off in Munich, Germany, on April 5th, and includes stops in various European cities, promising an electrifying experience for fans.
Commenting on the X-Mas shows, the band expresses their excitement for turning what was once a Bay Area Thrash Metal tradition into a global phenomenon. Both nights of the 8th Annual “Another Death Angel Christmas” shows at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on December 21st and 22nd will be streamed live worldwide. The shows feature special guests Forbidden, along with openers Frolic and Tornadic. Virtual merchandise booths with exclusive Death Angel items will be available, and the shows will be accessible for continuous viewing through December 30th.
In the wake of an eventful year, marked by relentless shows in support of their critically acclaimed album “Humanicide,” which included tours across Asia, Europe, and North America alongside renowned acts like Kreator, Sepultura, Sacred Reich, Testament, and Exodus, Death Angel is ready to cap it off with a thrilling X-Mas celebration.
KIRLIAN CAMERA, the avant-garde musical innovators, are offering a tantalizing preview of their highly anticipated album, ‘Radio Signals for the Dying.’ This sneak peek comes in the form of the single “Il Tempo Profondo (Radio Signal Version)” and its visually immersive counterpart, the video for “Il Tempo Profondo (Dark Psychedelia Vision).” Lead vocalist Elena Alice Fossi guides us into the profound concept of ‘deep time,’ portraying it as the expansive temporal dimension where humanity is intricately interwoven with Earth and geological forces.
In her insightful commentary, Fossi delves into the intricate layers of this concept, highlighting it as the vast canvas upon which human experience unfolds. The focus is on liberation from the cyclic patterns of existence, a wheel perpetuated by the self-centered desires of humanity. Within this framework, “Il Tempo Profondo” becomes more than a song; it emerges as a sonic exploration of the human condition, grappling with notions of hatred, craving, and delusion that persist within the intricate tapestry of existence.
This single, “Il Tempo Profondo,” is not just a standalone release but the herald of a larger musical narrative. It stands as the lead track from the much-anticipated double album, “Radio Signals for the Dying.” For eager listeners, this transformative musical journey is available for pre-order on CD and limited vinyl through Dependent Records. The album is poised for a grand unveiling on February 23rd, 2024, promising an immersive experience that transcends the boundaries of conventional musical expression.
As KIRLIAN CAMERA continues to push the boundaries of sonic artistry, “Il Tempo Profondo” beckons listeners to embark on a unique odyssey, exploring the depths of time and the human psyche. The accompanying video, “Il Tempo Profondo (Dark Psychedelia Vision),” adds a visual dimension to this sonic exploration, creating a multi-sensory experience that captivates and challenges perceptions. With this release, KIRLIAN CAMERA once again establishes themselves as pioneers of avant-garde sound, inviting audiences to step beyond the ordinary into a realm of musical transcendence.
Featuring Members Of English Heavy Metal Band Saxon
The anticipated return of Amon Amarth to North America in 2024 has been announced for their most extensive headline tour yet. The tour, featuring special guests Cannibal Corpse, alongside Obituary and Frozen Soul, is set to kick off on April 21st and conclude on May 25th. The highlight includes a historic show at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver. The metal extravaganza promises to be a must-see heavy metal event of the year. Tickets are available on the official website amonamarth.com.
Amon Amarth has released a new music video for the song “Saxons and Vikings,” a track from their current album, The Great Heathen Army. The video features Biff Byford, Paul Quinn, and Doug Scarratt of the British heavy metal band Saxon, engaging in epic fight scenes with Amon Amarth’s Vikings. The video promises an exciting clash, and fans can watch to find out the fate of these Saxons and Vikings.
Lead vocalist Johan Hegg expressed his excitement about working with Saxon, stating, “Recording this song with the legends from Saxon was amazing. It was such an honor to have them on this track, and to shoot a video with them was so much fun. I think the video came out great, really epic. It captures the essence of the song perfectly, and the fight scenes are awesome!” Biff Byford of Saxon added, “Doing the ‘Saxons and Vikings’ video was good fun; the fight scenes were epic, and the song is cool.”
In other news, Amon Amarth is set to headline the BLOODSTOCK festival in Catton Park, Derbyshire, in August 2024, alongside Opeth and Architects. The festival is expected to be the unmissable heavy metal event of the year.
Tour Dates:
4/21/2024 Revel Entertainment Center – Albuquerque, NM
4/22/2024 Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Denver, CO
4/24/2024 The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
4/26/2024 Alaska Airlines’ Theater Of The Clouds – Portland, OR
4/27/2024 PNE Forum – Vancouver, BC
4/29/2024 Edmonton Convention Center – Edmonton, AB
4/30/2024 Grey Eagle Event Center – Calgary, AB
5/03/2024 Steelhouse – Omaha, NE
5/04/2024 The Sylvee – Madison, WI
5/05/2024 GLC Live At 20 Monroe – Grand Rapids, MI
5/07/2024 Rose Music Center At The Heights – Huber Heights, OH
5/09/2024 The Wellmont – Montclair, NJ
5/10/2024 Toyota Oakdale Theater – Wallingford, CT
5/11/2024 Videotron Centre – Quebec City, QC
5/13/2024 The Fillmore Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
5/14/2024 The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD
NOLA thrash and groove pioneers EXHORDER have unveiled their spring 2024 US tour schedule alongside Bay Area thrash legends VIO-LENCE, Virginian extreme metallers DECEASED, and LA death metal outfit MORTAL WOUND. The intense journey commences on April 5th in Cambridge, MA, reaching its zenith on April 13th in Chicago, IL. This upcoming tour follows the band’s recent winter venture with VIO-LENCE in South America.
EXHORDER shared their excitement about the impending tour, stating, “To share a bill with Vio-Lence on two separate tours this coming year is something that we are looking forward to immensely. We will join Deceased and Mortal Wound in the process of getting the evening started! Get off your couches and come support live music—if we can make it, so can you!”
Tickets for the tour are available now through the provided links.
About EXHORDER: Formed in 1986, EXHORDER’s journey has been thrilling yet tumultuous. After a twenty-seven-year hiatus following their final Roadrunner Records release in 1992, EXHORDER re-entered the scene with an album considered by many as a contender for the “Best Comeback Album” category. The band dropped Mourn the Southern Skies in October 2019 through Nuclear Blast Records. Despite lineup changes and the challenges of the 2020-2021 pandemic, EXHORDER has fought back to prepare another album for their iconic discography, set to be unveiled next year.
Iconic heavy metal powerhouse, ARMORED SAINT, is set to make a triumphant return to European stages in the summer of 2024. The band will embark on a full run of club shows and handpicked festivals, with more dates to be confirmed soon.
Expressing his excitement, ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush shares, “What up Euro Saint heads, Long time no talk. Well, that’s about to end. After not performing on European soil since 2019, we’re proud to announce that we will be returning to Europe in the summer of 2024.”
The tour will feature a mix of festival performances, including Wacken, Alcatraz, Rock of Ages, Brutal Assault, and Rockstadt Extreme in Romania—a first for the band. Headline shows are also planned in Germany, Poland, The Netherlands, and a series of five dates in Britain.
Bush adds, “We love Europe and have been frustrated that it has taken so long to come back but, we WILL make up for lost time! Thanks for your patience! Looking forward to playing Punching the Sky songs as well as all the classics and maybe a few deep tracks. See ya soon. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!”
Full Tour Dates:
27/07/24 DE – Brande-Hörnerkirchen Headbangers Open Air
28/07/24 DE – Rottenburg-Seebronn Rock of Ages Festival
30/07/24 DE – Berlin – Hole 44 / + support
31/07/24 PL – Goleniów – Rampa Kultura / + support
01/08/24 DE – Wacken – Wacken Open Air
04/08/24 RO – Rasnov – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
07/08/24 CZ – Josefov – Brutal Assault Festival
09/08/24 NL – Amsterdam – Melkweg / + support
10/08/24 DE – Essen – Turock / + support
11/08/24 BE – Kortrijk – Alcatraz Festival
13/08/24 UK – Nottingham – Rescue Rooms / + support
14/08/24 UK – Manchester – Rebellion / + support
16/08/24 UK – Wolverhampton – KK’s Steelmill / + support
17/08/24 UK – London – The Dome / + support
18/08/24 UK – Milton Keynes – Craufurd Arms / + support
ARMORED SAINT’s latest studio album, Punching The Sky, released in 2020, received critical acclaim and chart success worldwide. Stay tuned for an electrifying experience as the band brings their signature sound and classics to European fans.
It’s starting to feel a lot like fuck this: While many of us are dusting off old photos and sentimental items, Swedish melodic death metal virtuosos SOILWORK have unearthed a different kind of trip down memory lane. Today, the band digitally releases ‘Kvicksilver’, a Swedish version of ‘Mercury Shadow’, originally released in 2002 on SOILWORK’s fourth album, Natural Born Chaos.
SOILWORK states: “Here’s an old gem from the vaults! ‘Kvicksilver’ means ‘mercury’ in Swedish, and somehow we decided to make a Swedish version of one of our songs during the recording of the Natural Born Chaos album, back in 2002. We think it turned out pretty damn cool and definitely deserves to be shared with the world at this point. Enjoy ‘Mercury Shadow’ – all sung in Scanian dialect, we give you ‘Kvicksilver’!”
SOILWORK has just announced new European tour dates with IN FLAMES and ARCH ENEMY for autumn 2024. Under the banner of the Rising From The North Tour, the band will tour thirteen countries, starting in the United Kingdom on October 3rd.
Find the tour dates here:
OFFICIAL TOUR DATES:
03.10. UK Glasgow – O2 Academy
04.10. UK Manchester – Manchester Academy
05.10. UK Birmingham – O2 Academy
06.10. UK London – Eventim Apollo Hammersmith
08.10. FR Paris – Olympia
09.10. LU Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal
11.10. DE Hamburg – Sporthalle
12.10. DE Düsseldorf – Mitsubishi Electric Hall
13.10. NL Den Bosch – Mainstage
15.10. CH Zurich – The Hall
16.10. IT Milan – Alcatraz
18.10 DE Stuttgart – Schleyer-Halle
19.10. DE Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle
20.10. DE Munich – Zenith
22.10. AT Vienna – Gasometer
23.10. HU Budapest – Barba Negra
25.10. CZ Prague – Sportovni Hala Fortuna
26.10. DE Dresden – Messe
27.10. DE Berlin – Columbiahalle
29.10. NO Oslo – Spektrum
31.10. SE Malmö – Malmö Arena
01.11. SE Gothenburg – Scandinavium
02.11. SE Stockholm – Hovet
03.11. SE Sundsvall – Nordichallen
05.11. FI Helsinki – Ice Hall
SOILWORK’s high-class creative consistency, which they have maintained throughout their career, is the virtue that probably best defines them. Founded at the end of 1995, SOILWORK released their debut album Steelbath Suicide in 1998, garnering a great early response. By 2001, SOILWORK had joined Nuclear Blast, and by 2003 they already had five records under their belt.
Continuing their tradition of high-quality musical output, 2022 saw their twelfth studio album ‘Övergivenheten’, which represents the band in their growth and their current phase of life – marked by a time that probably no one on this planet will forget so quickly.
Iconic heavy metal band ARMORED SAINT will embark on a North American tour with Queensrÿche in Spring 2024. The tour starts on March 27, 2024, in Anaheim, California, and concludes on May 21, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. It features several headlining shows by ARMORED SAINT.
ARMORED SAINT’s vocalist John Bush expressed his excitement about the tour, stating, “Playing shows with Eddie [Jackson], Michael [Wilton], Todd [La Torre], Casey [Grillo], and Mike [Stone] is always inspiring and a lot of fun. The tour hits lots of cities we haven’t played in a while, including dates in Canada!”
Additionally, ARMORED SAINT will be writing new music and is set to re-record the majority of their classic back catalog, with releases throughout 2024 on COP International.
**Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, November 10th at 10:00am local time, with VIP upgrades available. See all confirmed tour dates below.
ARMORED SAINT will also appear at this year’s edition of Life After Death Horror Fest in Mexico City, Mexico, on December 3, 2023, followed by a special show with KK’s Priest in Bogota, Columbia, on December 5, 2023. The band will participate in the Monsters Of Rock Cruise, which departs from Miami, Florida, on March 2, 2024, sailing for five days with stops in Jamaica and the Bahamas.
ARMORED SAINT:
12/03/2023 Life After Death Horror Fest – Mexico City, MX
12/05/2023 Royal Center – Bogota, CO w/ KK’s Priest
3/02/2024 Monsters Of Rock Cruise – Miami, FL
ARMORED SAINT’s North American Tour with Queensrÿche:
3/27/2024 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
3/28/2024 Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA
3/29/2024 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA **
3/31/2024 Neptune Theater – Seattle, WA
4/02/2024 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
4/03/2024 Gothic Theater – Englewood, CO
4/05/2024 Barnato – Omaha, NE **
4/06/2024 Delmar Hall – St Louis, MO
4/07/2024 Paramount – Cedar Rapids, IA
4/09/2024 Coronado Performing Arts Center – Rockford, IL
4/10/2024 Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL
4/11/2024 The King Of Clubs – Columbus, OH **
4/12/2024 The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
4/13/2024 State Theater – Kalamazoo, MI
4/14/2024 Majestic – Detroit, MI
4/16/2024 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH
4/17/2024 House Of Blues – Cleveland, OH
4/19/2024 Phoenix Theater – Toronto, ON
4/20/2024 Theater Beanfield – Montreal, QC
4/21/2024 Elements – Kitchener, ON
4/23/2024 Tally Ho Theater – Leesburg, VA **
4/24/2024 The Roxian – Pittsburgh, PA
4/26/2024 Empire Live – Albany, NY
4/27/2024 Palladium – Worcester, MA
4/28/2024 Toad’s – New Haven, CT
4/30/2024 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
5/01/2024 Keswick Theater – Glenside, PA
5/02/2024 Montage Music Hall – Rochester, NY **
5/03/2024 The Paramount – Huntington, NY
5/04/2024 Lovedrafts – Mechanicsburg, PA **
5/05/2024 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
5/07/2024 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
5/09/2024 Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL
5/10/2024 The Plaza Live – Orlando, FL
5/11/2024 Culture Room – Ft Lauderdale, FL
5/12/2024 The Ranch – Ft Myers, FL
5/15/2024 Scout Bar – Houston, TX **
5/16/2024 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX ** w/ Dangerous Toys
5/21/2024 Count’s Vamp’d – Las Vegas, NV ** ** ARMORED SAINT headlining show
ARMORED SAINT’s most recent studio album, “Punching The Sky,” was released in 2020 and received critical acclaim. The album charted on various Billboard charts, making it one of their most successful releases.
For more updates and information, visit ARMORED SAINT’s official website and social media profiles.
The Cassandra Complex has officially unveiled the initial phase of their World Tour 2024, proudly presented by COP International and the International Booking Department.
The renowned post-punk ensemble, The Cassandra Complex, will mark their remarkable 40-year journey with an extensive world tour that spans across Europe and the United States. The first segment of this thrilling tour will encompass 11 captivating shows in March 2024, taking place in the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Northern Germany:
March 14, 2024: Todmorden, The Golden Lion
March 16, 2024: Gateshead, The Black Bull
March 17, 2024: London, The Lower Third
March 21, 2024: Lodelinsart, La Ruche Verriere
March 22, 2024: Amsterdam, Q-Factory
March 23, 2024: Witten, Dark Skies Festival
March 24, 2024: Heerlen, Nieuwe Nor
March 25, 2024: Hannover, LUX
March 26, 2024: Krefeld, Kufa
March 29, 2024: Hamburg, Logo
March 30, 2024: Copenhagen, Lygten
This captivating tour will showcase the original founding members of the band: Rodney Orpheus (vocals, synths, drum machines), Paul Dillon (keyboards), and Andy Booth (guitar), alongside special guest appearances. The band is also planning to re-record the majority of their timeless catalog, set to be released throughout 2024 under COP International, with corresponding shows that will span their impressive 40-year career.
Notably, The Cassandra Complex will be joined by their fellow COP International labelmates, Vaselyne, on selected dates (Amsterdam, Heerlen, Hannover, Krefeld, Hamburg).
In a groundbreaking announcement that’s set to electrify the metal scene, the Bay Area’s legendary MACHINE HEAD has unveiled the initial leg of its ‘Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024′ tour. Breaking free from their “An Evening With…” format for the first time in a decade, MACHINE HEAD is set to embark on this tour with direct support from Los Angeles’ cyber-metal masters FEAR FACTORY, Sweden’s ORBIT CULTURE, and Louisville, KY’s GATES TO HELL, promising a start to your 2024 that’s as heavy as it gets!
The ‘Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ kicks off with a “hometown” show in San Francisco on January 19th, 2024, marking MACHINE HEAD’s first San Francisco performance since 2020. The tour will then make its way north, including shows in the Pacific Northwest and an impressive eight-date run across Canada. Other tour stops include Chicago, Orlando, and Houston, before concluding in Los Angeles on February 24th at The Bellwether.
MACHINE HEAD released their explosive 10th studio album, “ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN,” in Autumn 2022. The band also unveiled the music video for the track ‘NØ GØDS NØ MASTERS,’ directed by Mike Sloat.
Robb Flynn, founder of MACHINE HEAD, excitedly declared, “Head Cases! This will be the greatest metal tour on earth! So stoked to be getting back on the road in America/Canada with 4 masters of soul-crushing heaviness and an absolutely earth-shattering bill. Fear Factory has long been our brothers-in-arms, pioneers, and innovators of a sound that had yet to exist. Orbit Culture are the fast-rising Swedish modern metal maniacs bringing their unique spin to the world, and Gates To Hell absolutely blew my mind at Milwaukee Metalfest with their sheer savage brutality. North America, we’re ready to crush skulls, crush beers, and crush everything in our path!”
Dino Cazares of FEAR FACTORY commented, “We are honored to be touring with the mighty Machine Head. We came up in the metal scene together, and both bands have left their mark on modern metal. Plus, Robb has been a good friend of mine for close to 30 years. We are excited for the metal fans to see this amazing package, and we can’t wait to get out there. Let’s go!”
ORBIT CULTURE added, “It is such an honor for us to be going on tour with Machine Head and Fear Factory across North America. We look forward to bringing our brand of metal to you all. Beware of the antlers North America!”
GATES TO HELL chimed in, “Machine Head was one of the bands that inspired Gates to Hell to form. They’re a personal favorite of several of us. Out of all the tours we’ve had the opportunity to be a part of over the past year, this is definitely the one we’ve been most excited for. Very excited to share the stage with Machine Head, Fear Factory, and Orbit Culture.”
With this lineup, the tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for metalheads throughout North America. Prepare for an onslaught of sonic intensity as these four bands unite, creating what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about metal tours in recent years!
Exclusive Machine Head pre-sale starts today, using the code “MARTOUR” for tickets and VIP packages. You can purchase them here: [Machine Head Tickets](link to tickets).
Pre-sale begins on Wednesday, using the code “MFNH2024.”
Spotify pre-sale begins on Wednesday as well, with the code “MH4LIFE.”
All general admission tickets go on sale this Friday, October 20th, at 10:00 A.M. local time.
Here are the confirmed tour dates for MACHINE HEAD’s ‘Slaughter The Martøur Nørth America 2024’ tour with direct support from FEAR FACTORY, along with ORBIT CULTURE and GATES TO HELL:
01.19.2024 US San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
01.21.2024 US Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
01.22.2024 US Seattle, WA – Showbox
01.23.2024 CA Vancouver, BC – Commodore
01.25.2024 CA Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
01.26.2024 CA Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Casino
01.27.2024 CA Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre
01.28.2024 CA Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cumming Theatre
01.30.2024 US Minneapolis, MN – Skyway Theatre
01.31.2024 US Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
02.01.2024 US Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
02.02.2024 US Northfield, OH – MGM Northfield Park
02.03.2024 US Detroit, MI – St. Andrews
02.05.2024 CA Toronto, ON – The Opera House
02.06.2024 CA Montreal, QC – M’Telus
02.07.2024 CA Quebec City, QC – Theatre Capitole
02.08.2024 US Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
02.09.2024 US Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
02.10.2024 US New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
02.12.2024 US Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
02.14.2024 US Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Heaven)
02.15.2024 US Orlando, FL – House Of Blues
02.17.2024 US Austin, TX – Emo’s
02.18.2024 US San Antonio, TX – Aztec
02.19.2024 US Houston, TX – House Of Blues
02.21.2024 US Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
02.22.2024 US Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
02.23.2024 US Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater
02.24.2024 US Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
You can purchase tickets and VIP packages at [Machine Head VIP](link to VIP).
New York’s trailblazing death metal pioneers, SUFFOCATION, are set to join forces this fall with the legendary death metal outfit INCANTATION for the monumental ‘Ancient Unholy Rising Tour 2023’. Spanning 26 intense dates, this epic journey commences on November 7th in Baltimore and will traverse North America, gracing iconic cities like Montreal, Seattle, and Houston before culminating in Greensboro on December 4th. The tour promises to be an unmissable event for metal aficionados, featuring two of the most revered names in the genre, with support acts SKELETAL REMAINS and STABBING.
SUFFOCATION is bursting with enthusiasm, exclaiming, “We’re excited to hit the road alongside our brothers in Death Metal, INCANTATION, and support acts SKELETAL REMAINS and STABBING. The USA and Canada won’t know what hit ’em! By the way — If there was ever a tour you do not want to miss, THIS is the one because we’ve got a lot of surprises in place for fans, so look for some HUGE announcements coming soon; you guys have waited long enough.”
The ‘Ancient Unholy Rising Tour 2023’ holds particular significance for SUFFOCATION, as it will serve as their North American album release tour. Expect exciting details about a new album announcement in the very near future.
Tickets for this colossal event go on sale this Friday, September 1st at 9 AM Eastern. Secure your tickets at: Ticket Purchase Link
The confirmed dates for SUFFOCATION’s ‘Ancient Unholy Uprising’ Tour 2023, featuring co-headliners INCANTATION, as well as SKELETAL REMAINS and STABBING, are as follows:
11.07.2023: U.S. Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
11.08.2023: U.S. Reading, PA – Reverb
11.09.2023: U.S. Brooklyn, NY – Warsaw
11.10.2023: U.S. Providence, RI – Alchemy
11.11.2023: CA Trois-Rivières, QC – Amphithéâtre Cogeco
11.12.2023: CA Montreal, QC – Studio TO
11.13.2023: CA Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace
11.14.2023: U.S. Detroit, MI – The Sanctuary
11.15.2023: U.S. Chicago, IL – Reggies
11.16.2023: U.S. Madison, WI – The Annex
11.17.2023: U.S. Lawrence, KS – The Granada
11.18.2023: U.S. Denver, CO – HQ
11.20.2023: U.S. Richland, WA – Ray’s Golden Lion
11.21.2023: U.S. Seattle, WA – El Corazon
11.22.2023: U.S. Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
11.24.2023: U.S. San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
11.25.2023: U.S. San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
11.26.2023: U.S. Los Angeles, CA – 1720
11.27.2023: U.S. Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge
11.28.2023: U.S. Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
11.29.2023: U.S. Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective
11.30.2023: U.S. Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
12.01.2023: U.S. Houston, TX – Scout Bar
12.02.2023: U.S. San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
12.03.2023: U.S. New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall
12.04.2023: U.S. Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
SUFFOCATION Line-up:
Terrence Hobbs | Guitar
Derrek Boyer | Bass
Eric Morotti | Drums
Charlie Errigo | Guitar
Ricky Myers | Vocals
Stay updated with SUFFOCATION’s journey and musical endeavors:
Prepare for a musical explosion as CATALYST, the Belgian metal band from Waasland, launches their dynamic single “FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM,” a teaser for their forthcoming album release show on September 9th at Kavka Antwerp.
Crafted as a powerful and critical reflection on society, “FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM” showcases a heavier and more intense sound than CATALYST’s usual repertoire. This track, part of their upcoming album ‘THE AGE OF ROCKETEERS,’ marks a significant step in the band’s musical evolution.
The single opens serenely, only to swiftly catapult listeners into a whirlwind of intense riffs and potent vocals by frontman Jeroen. The song’s dynamic nature intertwines speedy guitar passages with serene interludes. An unexpected funky medley halfway through adds an exciting twist, leading to an epic conclusion.
To celebrate the single’s release, CATALYST presents a thrilling music video created by guitarist Aäron. Compiled from live footage of their pre-release show in the ghost town of Doel in March 2023, the video mirrors the song’s energetic essence. Watch the video on YouTube, while the single is available on all streaming platforms.
Album Artwork: Designed by Lien Van Ranst, the artwork reflects the impact of space exploration on our generation and symbolizes social evolution.
Don’t miss the explosive album release show of ‘THE AGE OF ROCKETEERS’ on September 9th at Kavka Antwerp/Belgium!
Hailing from Belgium, CATALYST (2018) fuses elements of metal to address today’s societal fears and failures. With members spread across Waasland (BE), Hulst (NL), Sint-Niklaas (BE), and Lennik (BE), the band’s sound is fueled by political, economic, and ecological concerns. Following the end of the Heavy Metal project Gitaron, Philip Pedraza and Aäron Onghena decided to continue their musical journey. Joined by Benjamin Onghena and Jannes Lemaitre (ex-Titan, Patroness), they formed CATALYST. Later, vocalist Jeroen Van Ranst (Monomad) completed the lineup.
CATALYST released their first three songs in 2018, followed by “Sustainable Dignity” and “Fear Well” in 2019. Drummer Jannes Lemaitre left, replaced by Sam Bogaert (ex-Dead end Path, ex-Oceans Burning). In 2021, the band released “Rights of Passage,” paving the way for a full-length album reflecting on post-pandemic society and rocketeers’ reign.
Navigating the grim reality of being coerced into taking another’s life is an unimaginable ordeal. This somber backdrop sets the tone for the forthcoming 4-track EP titled “Coercion” by Retrograth.
The debut single “Redoubt” is a poignant reflection on the life of a distant relative, Per Persson, who fell in the Battle of Poltava in 1709 during Ukraine’s tumultuous past. Three tracks on the EP pay homage to relatives who served in various wars, while the final one breathes new life into a traditional medieval melody that narrates tales of armed men.
The initial composition, “Redoubt (Poltava),” was crafted in the signature 6/8 time signature, a foundation that sparked experimental diversions into rhythms like 10/8 and 3/4. This musical journey also embraces samples tied to the military ambiance.
As autumn descends, the journey of the World Oscillation tour will continue with shows across Sweden and the United States. The tour commenced in Belgium on May 13 and is set to captivate audiences on both continents.
Stay tuned for the release of the “Coercion” EP in mid-October, featuring the tracks:
Redoubt (Poltava)
Thin Wires (Svir)
Rapture (Peenemünde)
The Armed Man (Trad.)
Single Release:
“Redoubt (Poltava)” – September 15
Upcoming Gigs in Sweden:
September 16: Gamla enskede bryggeri, Johanneshov, Sweden
September 30: Masikhallen, Grängesberg, Sweden
October 21: Kvarteret, Örebro, Sweden
October 28: Snövit, Stockholm, Sweden
November 3: Melody Box, Hägersten, Sweden (Support to Ghost Dance)
As the festival season nears its end, the international powerhouse, BEAST IN BLACK, is gearing up for their upcoming series of live performances. This tour will traverse the United States and Canada, encompassing a total of 31 exhilarating shows.
The band has treated their fans to a mesmerizing music video for the track ‘To The Last Drop Of Blood’, extracted from their latest album, Dark Connection. In this rendition, the German nu-metal outfit puts their distinctive spin on the iconic SYSTEM OF A DOWN classic. The video captures the undeniable synergy and raw talent of each band member, promising an unforgettable concert experience. From riveting solos to breathtaking vocal deliveries, this live video showcases BEAST IN BLACK at the zenith of their musical excellence.
Directed by Damien Dausch from Psyrus Studio, the video was filmed during the band’s European tour, spanning from November 30 to December 5, 2022.
Timo Rotten, the band’s member, comments on the track: “As we hit bigger and bigger stages in front of tens of thousands of fans, the power of the Beast continues to break loose! We also want to show this madness to those people who have never had the chance to see us live. For that, we chose a powerful song from our latest album, Dark Connection, and we asked Damien Dausch to film it on some shows of the tour. Now, we can proudly present you the music video for ‘To The Last Drop Of Blood’! We hope it brings the big arena feeling into your home.”
Join BEAST IN BLACK live on their forthcoming tour across the USA and Canada, where they will be joined by special guest DANCE WITH THE DEAD.
North American Tour Dates:
07.09 USA Atlanta, GA – ProgPower USA 08.09. USA Richmond, VA – The Canal Club 09.09. USA Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage 10.09. USA Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre 11.09. USA New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre 12.09. USA Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center 13.09. USA Cambridge, MA – The Middle East 15.09. USA Quebec City, QC – Imperial Bell 16.09. CAN Montreal, QC – Club Soda 17.09. CAN Toronto, ON – The Axis Club Theatre 20.09. CAN Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre 21.09. CAN Saskatoon, SK – Louis’ 22.09. CAN Calgary, AB – Dickens 23.09. CAN Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room 25.09. CAN Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre 26.09. USA Seattle, WA – Substation Seattle 27.09. USA Portland, OR – Star Theater 29.09. USA Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post 30.09. USA Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory 01.10. USA Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater 03.10. USA Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall 04.10. USA Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre 06.10. USA Dallas, TX – Granada Theater 07.10. USA San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box 08.10. USA Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall 09.10. USA Baton Rouge, LLA – Chelsea’s Live 10.10. USA Birmingham, AL – Saturn 11.10. USA Nashville, TN – Exit/In 13.10. USA West Palm Beach, FL – Respectable Street 14.10. USA Tampa, FL – The Orpheum 15.10. USA Winter Park, FL – The Conduit
BEAST IN BLACK also has an exciting European tour lined up for 2024, titled “GLORY AND THE BEAST – DOUBLE HEADLINE TOUR 2024,” in collaboration with GLORYHAMMER.
The tour will feature special guest BROTHERS OF METAL and will take them through several cities across Europe.
10.01.24: SE Stockholm, Arenan Fryshuset 11.01.24: NO Oslo, Sentrum Scene 12.01.24: DK Roskilde, Epic Fest 13.01.24: DE Hamburg, Edel Optics Arena 14.01.24: NL Tilburg, 013 Poppodium 16.01.24: CH Zurich, Volkshaus 17.01.24: IT Milan, Alcatraz 19.01.24: DE Munich, TonHalle 20.01.24: HU Budapest, Barba Negra Red Stage 21.01.24: CZ Zlin, Sports Hall Datart 23.01.24: AT Vienna, Gasometer 24.01.24: PL Krakow, Studio 26.01.24: DE Leipzig, Haus Auensee 27.01.24: DE Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle 28.01.24: DE Wiesbaden, Schlachthof 30.01.24: FR Paris, Olympia 01.02.24: BE Brussels, Ancienne Belgique 02.02.04: DE Geiselwind, Eventhalle 03.02.04: DE Stuttgart, Wagenhallen 04.02.04: DE Saarbrücken, Garage 06.02.04: UK London, O2 Forum Kentish Town
For decades, the name Lizzy Borden has been synonymous with top-tier heavy metal music. Now, Lizzy Borden returns with his first original music since the widely praised album My Midnight Things from 2018, presenting the digital single “Death of Me” – out now!
This new single was meticulously crafted, engineered, produced, mixed, and mastered by none other than Kane Churko (known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Five Finger Death Punch, In This Moment).
Reflecting on the new track, Lizzy Borden commented: “Death of Me was a fantastic experiment! Kane Churko was Dr. Frankenstein, and I was the monster roaring in the vocal booth as he injected bolts of electricity over and over, seeking the ideal vocal performance. Collaborating with individuals who can push me beyond my comfort zone has been a constant pursuit. As a result, I’ve never recorded two albums that sound the same. Every song I write represents an opportunity to explore new territory. In my initial conversation with Kane about working together, he remarked that he didn’t know how to do what I do, just as I hadn’t spent much time in his world. He asked, ‘Are you sure you want to give this a shot?’ I saw it as a challenge!”
Lizzy continued, “Our first two hours in the studio were spent in conversation. Kane was trying to grasp the kind of song I wanted to create with him. After producing numerous albums and performing worldwide throughout the decades, the word that resonated was perseverance. While our approaches to music may seem worlds apart, navigating life’s challenges one obstacle at a time is a universal theme… and that’s the essence of the song I aimed to compose. ‘Death of Me’ embodies the spirit of never surrendering, of refusing to let anyone drag you down. It celebrates the realization that this journey won’t be easy, yet we’re committed to overcoming it. You can cut me until I bleed, but you won’t be my demise.”
Regarding the music video, Lizzy added: “Working with Robert Graves was reminiscent of my collaboration with a young Zack Snyder (known for his work on Superman, Batman vs Superman, Justice League) on the ‘Love Is a Crime’ video from the Master of Disguise album. Their directing styles align closely, and filming felt like we were crafting a movie rather than a music video. Robert listened to the song and after a brief phone conversation, he devised this storyline. Filming this gothic horror tale was an absolute delight. A boy stalks a girl, she ensnares him like a spider capturing a fly, and too late, the boy realizes he was the victim all along; a story as old as time itself. I hope the audience has as much fun watching this video as we did creating it. See you on the other side.”
Experience, Listen, and Purchase “Death of Me” Here: metalblade.com/lizzyborden
Lizzy Borden has lined up these live dates for 2023/2024:
December 03, 2023 – Mexico City, MX @ Life After Death Horror Fest
February 23, 2024 – Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky a Go Go
Mexican death grind band BRUJERIA unveils the world of cartels and ritualistic murder with a brutal power akin to the impact of NWA on pop culture in Compton. Their fifth full-length album, Esto Es Brujeria, is set to be unleashed on September 15th via Nuclear Blast Records. ‘Bruja Encabronada’ serves as the second single from the upcoming album, accompanied by a music video featuring live footage captured by Roel Verscheure (GRIMM Gent) and Emerik Siimessalmi.
Esto Es Brujeria was recorded across various studios worldwide, including Dog Run Studio in Riverside, CA; Total Annihilation Studios in East Los Angeles, CA; Robanna’s in Birmingham, UK; and Audiocustom in Santiago, Chile. The album’s production was helmed by the band, with engineering being a collaborative effort between Eddie Casillas, Eddie Rivas, and Miguel Seco. Seba Puente handled the mixing and mastering, also contributing to the engineering team. The album’s artwork was designed by Gary Ronaldson. The ferocious album cover features the return of the metal mascot Coco Loco.
Esto Es Brujeria will be available digitally and in the following formats:
CD Jewelcase
Orange Cassette (Limited to 550)
2LP
Orange with Red & Black Splatter (Limited to 3,000)
Orange and Red Split Vinyl (EU Limited to 500)
On November 2nd, BRUJERIA will embark on their ‘Esto Es Tour 2023‘ starting in Yuma, Arizona. The tour will comprise 29 dates, including stops in Dallas, Boston, and Seattle, concluding in Pomona on December 10th. Joining them on this tour are PIÑATA PROTEST and NO/MÁS.
BRUJERIA’s Juan Brujo comments, “Al fin Esto Es… Brujeria!”
Tickets for the tour are available for purchase at: Get tour tickets
Confirmed dates for BRUJERIA’s ‘Esto Es tour 2023’ with PIÑATA PROTEST and NO/MÁS include:
11.02. U.S. – Yuma, AZ – Red Moon Ale House
11.03. U.S. – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
11.04. U.S. – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
11.06. U.S. – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
11.07. U.S. – Lubbock, TX – Jakes Sports Cafe
11.08. U.S. – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective
11.09. U.S. – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
11.10. U.S. – Houston, TX – Houston Vert Ramp
11.11. U.S. – Brownsville, TX – Outdoors at The Kraken Lounge
11.14. U.S. – Orlando, FL – Conduit
11.15. U.S. – Atlanta, GA – The Loft at Center Stage
11.16. U.S. – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall
11.17. U.S. – Virginia Beach, VA – Elevation 27
11.18. U.S. – Mechanicsburg, PA – Lovedrafts
11.19. U.S. – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
11.21. U.S. – Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus
11.22. U.S. – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
11.24. U.S. – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop
11.25. U.S. – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
11.28. U.S. – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
11.29. U.S. – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
12.01. U.S. – Seattle, WA – Substation
12.02. U.S. – Portland, OR – Bossanova Ballroom
12.05. U.S. – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
12.06. U.S. – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
12.07. U.S. – San Jose, CA – The Ritz
12.08. U.S. – Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
12.09. U.S. – Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place
12.10. U.S. – Pomona, CA – The Glass House Concert Hall
Step into the realm of mind-bending melodies and technical prowess as OBSCURA presents their highly anticipated live album, A Celebration I – Live in North America, which will be released on October 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. Witness the sheer brilliance of this German metal band as they take the stage by storm, leaving audiences spellbound with their awe-inspiring performance. A Celebration I – Live in North America takes you on a mesmerizing journey through their iconic discography, featuring fan-favorites from albums like Cosmogenesis, Omnivium, Akroasis, Diluvium and the chart-breaking A Valediction. Experience the sheer energy and raw intensity of their stage presence, captured flawlessly in this one-of-a-kind live recording. Not only does this live album showcase OBSCURA’s unparalleled musical mastery, but it also offers a glimpse into their latest studio release, A Valediction. Immerse yourself in the sonic landscapes of their most recent opus, as they explore new depths and push the boundaries of metal. Mixed & Mastered by award-winning producer and engineer Fredrik Nordström, in Gothenburg, Sweden, where mastermind Steffen Kummerer collaborated with him for one week on the live material. The recordings were all made in the USA, Canada, and Mexico between 2022 and 2023 as part of the ‘A Valediction World Tour’. Today, we get a taste with a stunning live video for the track ´The Anticosmic Overload´from the album Cosmogenesis, filmed by Vincent Grundke, who has been accompanying the band as a videographer and photographer since 2021.
Steffen Kummerer comments: “A Celebration I – Live in North America covers a selection of concerts we performed in the United States of America, Canada, and Mexico between 2022 and 2023 as part of the ‘A Valediction World Tour’. Within 20 years, we are looking towards the first live album of Obscura, spiked with songs of our last five releases. It was a pleasure working through every recorded show to pick the best song, the loudest possible audience and a stellar performance by a band that’s on fire. As a first impression, we choose ‘The Anticosmic Overload’ performed in the United States of America, since this was the first song ever we performed in North America back in 2009.”
Tracklist
Forsaken
Emergent Evolution
Ode To The Sun
The Anticosmic Overload
Septuagint
A Valediction
Ocean Gateways
Akroasis
Orbital Elements II
Incarnated
Catch OBSCURA live, as they will embark on an extensive Latin America tour, followed by another extensive run through UK with label buddies DECAPITATED.
Latin America tour 28.10. ARG Buenos Aires – Uniclub 29.10. BR Sao Paulo – Carioca Club 31.10. CHL Santiago – Teatro Cariola 02.11. PER Lima – Teatro Cantaro 04.11. COL Bogota – Ace Of Spades 05.11. HND Tegucigalpa – Radio house Casa Campo 07.11. GTM Guatemala City – Rock ´ol Vuh 08.11. SLV San Salvador – Café Catedral 09.11. CRI San José – Pepper´s 11.11. MX Monterrey – Mexico Metal Fest
With Decapitated & Inferi 29.11. UK Bristol – The Fleece 30.11. UK Milton Keynes – MK 11 01.12. UK Bournemouth – The Old Fire Station 02.12. UK Torquay – The Foundry 03.12. UK Merthyr Tydfil – Redhouse Cymru 04.12. UK Liverpool – O2 Academy 2 06.12. IRE Limerick – Dolan´s Warehouse 07.12. UK Dublin – Opium 08.12. UK Belfast – Limelight 2 09.12. UK Glasgow – Slay 10.12. UK Newcastle – The Grove 11.12. UK Leeds – The Key Club 12.12. UK Norwich – The Waterfront 13.12. UK Southend-on-Sea – Chinneys 14.12. UK London – 229 15.12. UK Manchester – Club Academy 16.12. UK Birmingham – Asylum
Harm’s Way Unveils New Single/Video “Devour” and Announces North American Fall Tour
Hardcore pioneers Harm’s Way have just released their intense new single “Devour,” which delves into the impact of toxic relationships. The band explains, “‘Devour’ is an expression of self-reflection following the realization that everything that was once there to give has been spent. Led down a path of deception and manipulation, one’s sense of self has been lost along the way. ‘Devour’ is the process of waking up to your isolation, with actions and purpose that are somehow no longer your own. It’s a crossroads that can lead you either the rest of the way down, or back to where whatever’s lost may be found again.”
Harm’s Way’s influence in the hardcore scene has spanned nearly two decades, molding heavy music’s direction with impactful songs that have contributed to reshaping the genre. Always evolving, they’ve continuously incorporated new and creative influences, crafting some of the most finely executed tracks in the hardcore punk and metal scene.
Their upcoming album, Common Suffering, stands as their most musically diverse venture yet. Overflowing with memorable riffs, breakdowns, and exceptional songwriting, the album serves as a reflection of the tumultuous experiences of the past three years – embodying chaos, misanthropy, paranoia, disorder, confusion, and anxiety. Themes explored include personal mental health struggles, relationships, political upheaval, corruption, and political power.
Despite their reputation for unrelenting intensity, Common Suffering surprises with moments of intricate songwriting that showcase light and shade. The album demonstrates their mastery of dynamics, intensifying an already powerful record. Harm’s Way has reached their apex, displaying the ambitious sound of a band unafraid to venture into new territories.
Recorded at Studio 4 in Pennsylvania with producer Will Yip (Turnstile, Code Orange), the album’s production aimed to enhance the band’s processes, experiment during production, and achieve the best from each track. The result is a culmination of band members pushing their creative limits, resulting in unprecedented material.
Common Suffering will be released on September 29 via Metal Blade Records, available on all digital streaming platforms, vinyl, and CD formats.
Harm’s Way has also announced a North American tour starting October 18, spanning through various locations, including Texas and both coasts. The tour will feature support from Fleshwater, Ingrown, and Jivebomb. Tickets will be available starting August 18.
Industrial metal pioneers FEAR FACTORY have solidified their status over the years, as one of the metal genre’s most important bands.
The machine will rise this Fall! This journey will commence with a one-off date on September 17th at the Metal Injection Festival @ House Of Blues where they will perform a very special Demanufacture and Obsolete set.
The band will then launch their five-date healing ‘DisrupTour’ with special guests LIONS AT THE GATE which will kick off on October 7th. This will be followed by the band heading out on the ‘October Dawn 2023’ tour with headliners LACUNA COIL and openers LIONS AT THE GATE. The 10-date trek will begin on October 13th in Atlanta and will make stops in Louisville, Oklahoma City, and Houston before concluding in St. Petersburg on October 29th before heading on their European/U.K. tour!
FEAR FACTORY’s Dino Cazares comments, “We are so excited to be touring with our Italian friends in LACUNA COIL & and our Los Angeles brothers in LIONS AT THE GATE. The Machine Will Rise.”
Catch FEAR FACTORY live: 09.17. US Anaheim, CA – Metal Injection Festival @ House Of Blues
Headlining Dates 10.07. U.S. Tucson, AZ – Encore 10.08. U.S. Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theatre 10.09. U.S. EL Paso, TX – The Rockhouse 10.11. U.S. Tulsa, OK – The Shrine 10.12. U.S. Memphis, TN – Growlers
‘October Dawn 2023’ Headliner LACUNA COIL Support: LIONS AT THE GATE 10.13. U.S. Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade 10.14. U.S. Knoxville, TN – The Concourse 10.15. U.S. Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom 10.17. U.S. Suget, IL – Pops 10.18. U.S. Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre 10.19. U.S. Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater 10.20. U.S. Oklahoma City, OK – The Diamond Ballroom 10.21. U.S. Dallas, TX- Granada Theater 10.23. U.S. Houston, TX – House Of Blues 10.24. U.S. San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
2023 UK & EUROPEAN TOUR Support: BUTCHER BABIES & IGNEA 27.10. UK Nottingham – Rock City 28.10. UK Wolverhampton – KK’s Steel Mill 29.10. UK Glasgow – Garage 30.10. UK Belfast – Limelight 31.10. IE Dublin – Academy 02.11. UK Manchester – Academy 2 03.11. UK London – Electric Ballroom 04.11. UK Bristol – SWX 06.11. FR Lille – Le Splendid 07.11. FR Paris – L’élysée Montmartre 08.11. FR Clermont Ferrand – La Cooperative 09.11. FR Toulouse – Metronum 10.11. ES Barcelona – Razzmatazz 2 11.11. ES Madrid – La Sala 12.11. PT Lisbon – Lav 14.11. FR Bordeaux – Le Rocher Palmer 15.11. FR Grenoble – L’ilyade 16.11. IT Milan – Santeria 17.11. CH Lausanne – Les Docks 18.11. CH Zurich – Dynamo 19.11. IT Treviso – New Age 21.11. AT Graz – PPC 22.11. HU Budapest – Barba Negra 23.11. AT Vienna – Simm City 24.11. DE Munich – Backstage Halle 25.11. DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp 26.11. FR Strasbourg – La Laiterie 28.11. DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn 29.11. LU Esch-Sur-Alzette – Rockhal 30.11. BE Antwerp – Trix 01.12. NL Amsterdam – Melkweg 02.12. DE Cologne – Live Music Hall 03.12. DE Berlin – Columbia Theater 05.12. CZ Prague – Meet Factory 06.12. PL Warsaw – Proxima 07.12. DE Hamburg – Markthalle 09.12. DK Copenhagen – Pumpehuset 10.12. SE Gothenburg – Valand 11.12. NO Oslo – Vulkan Arena 12.12. SE Stockholm – Fryshuset Klubben 14.12. FI Tampere – Olympia 15.12. EE Tallinn – Helitehas 16.12. FI Helsinki – Tavastia
The dark dream pop duo MAGIC WANDS, based in Los Angeles, has recently unveiled their latest creation – a remix album titled “Switched.” This album acts as a companion to their highly acclaimed record “Switch.” “Switched” features a collection of remixes by artists such as Shadow Mirrors, Stargods, and Lars Deutsch. Released by Metropolis Records, the remix album is now available on all major digital and streaming platforms.
MAGIC WANDS is gearing up for an exciting West Coast summer tour that kicks off on August 17th in Los Angeles at the Moroccan Lounge. The tour will feature captivating performances by Lorelei K and Treasvre on select dates.
Hanno Klänhardt, the band’s member, shares his thoughts: “Valhalla Hammering is one of those songs that immediately resonated with us, even though it didn’t make it onto the album last year. It’s not a track you write to create an ‘instant classic,’ but rather to amuse yourself as a songwriter. Though it’s about 7 minutes long, we aimed to include the catchiest, most impactful songs on the last album, which is why it didn’t find its place.
I was already aware that it probably wouldn’t end up on the album as I was writing it. In fact, I had planned to release it some time AFTER we had released ‘Pain Is Forever And This Is The End,’ in order to present something entirely different as our next move. It’s always good to keep things intriguing.
The first two minutes pay homage to our early days when Doom as a genre held significant importance for us. You can hear similar elements in the last song of our debut album titled ‘March Of The Crowes.’ People often noted that slow, ultra-heavy sound suited us well. With ‘Valhalla Hammering,’ we managed to bring the best of both worlds – a slow, heavy groove and a catchy, almost mesmerizing hook. We even threw in a flute solo around the 5-minute mark. This might just be the peak of our songwriting career.
The music video for the song is as mind-bending as the song itself. Inspired by a documentary from Amsterdam-based artist Willehad Eilers, also known as Wayne Horse, creating the visuals went beyond the usual video shoot. To be frank, some aspects of it are better left unexplained. Even if we tried, we couldn’t fully explain it. Enjoy the enigmatic journey.”
Formed in 2012, Mantar has become a prominent force in the realm of extreme metal over the past decade. Garnering love from fans and critics alike, the band made a significant impact with their distinct sound, leading them to secure a spot in the Top 10 of the official German album charts with their 2018 release, ‘The Modern Art Of Setting Ablaze,’ and selling out shows across Europe.
Mantar’s latest full-length album, ‘Pain Is Forever And This Is The End,’ hit the scene through Metal Blade Records on July 15, 2022. The album achieved impressive chart positions in the US and Europe, including reaching #2 on the Official German Album Charts, #43 on the Top 100 Swiss Album Charts, #60 on the Current Hard Music (Billboard USA), and #69 on the Top 75 Austria.
Both stateside and internationally, the album has garnered praise. Decibel Magazine refers to it as a “burning Molotov cocktail of black metal, sludgy hardcore, and classic metal hooks.” Rock Hard notes its ability to balance between “brute destructive fury and dense atmosphere,” and Metal Injection applauds its “thicker grooves, anthemic refrains, head-nodding rhythms, and a greater exploitation of fist-in-the-air-ology school of songwriting.”
Mantar is set to perform at various events including Party.San, Desertfest, and more. Check out their full list of tour dates below.
Mantar Live 2023: Europe 08/11 – Schlotheim, DE – Party.San Festival
Pain Is Forever And This Is The End Tour:
South America
09/02 – Bogota, COL – Herbívoro w/ Assassin
09/03 – Pereira, COL – Rock Plaza w/ Assassin
09/06 – Montevideo, URU – Live Era w/ Assassin
09/07 – Asuncion, PARA – PRF w/ Assassin
09/09 – Santiago, CHIL – Teatro Cariola w/ Assassin
09/10 – São Paulo, BRZL – Setembro Negro Festival
North America
09/13 – Morelia Michoacan, MX – Cactus Bar
09/14 – Mexico City, MX – Sala Sangriento
09/16 – New York, NY – Desertfest
Europe
09/29 – Frankfurt, DE – Zoom Club w/ Slope
09/30 – Leipzig, DE – UT Connewitz w/ Slope
10/01 – Pratteln, CH – Up In Smoke
10/07 – München, DE – Keep It Low
10/08 – Nürnberg, DE – Z-Bau w/ Slope
10/13 – Dortmund, DE – Junkyard w/ Slope
10/14 – Secret Show
10/21 – Antwerp, BE – Desertfest
10/22 – Oignies, FR – Tyrant Fest
Photo by Matthis Van DerMeulen
Mantar is composed of: Hanno Klänhardt – guitars, vocals Erinc Sakarya – drums
SABATON announces the release of their second EP, “Heroes Of The Great War,” as part of the Echoes Of The Great War trilogy. This EP focuses on the inspiring stories of courageous heroes from World War I. The band’s tribute to these individuals and their remarkable feats is reflected in the EP’s never-heard-before track, “The First Soldier.”
Albert Severin Roche, the hero of “The First Soldier,” defied the odds and proved his bravery despite initial doubts. A French army recruit standing only 1.58 meters tall, he became known as The First Soldier of France for his heroism and successful missions in World War I.
SABATON’s Pär Sundstrom emphasizes that the EP honors those who pushed beyond their limits in times of conflict, achieving extraordinary things. This EP is a tribute to their bravery and a way to ensure their stories are not forgotten.
The EP trilogy includes:
“Weapons Of The Modern Age” (Released September 30, 2022)
“Heroes Of The Great War” (Now Available)
“Stories From The Western Front” (Upcoming)
These EPs, coupled with the band’s passion for history and heroism, create a unique collection of World War I narratives and metal music. SABATON’s dedication to history and powerful storytelling shines through each release.
The band also announced rescheduled tour dates for their European leg and an extended tour in Sweden in 2023, showcasing their strong presence in the metal community.
Cannibal Corpse Unleashes “Summoned for Sacrifice” Video / Single
Chaos Horrific Full-Length Nears Release Via Metal Blade Records
Legendary death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE today unleash their latest single and accompanying video for “Summoned For Sacrifice.” The pulverizing new hymn comes by way of the band’s sixteenth studio album, Chaos Horrific, set for release on September 22nd via Metal Blade Records.
Since their 1988 inception, CANNIBAL CORPSE has remained at the forefront of death metal, shaping and defining the genre. In 2021, they raised the bar again with their Violence Unimagined offering. And in celebration of their thirty-fifth anniversary, this year’s monolithic Chaos Horrific full-length, written shortly after the conclusion of the Violence Unimagined sessions, continues the trajectory.
While the band is notorious for technicality and complex songwriting, that doesn’t define where the writing process takes them. With Chaos Horrific, CANNIBAL CORPSE had no master strategy, approaching each track with an open mind, intent on simply composing the best songs possible. Produced again by guitarist Erik Rutan, who has now produced six of the band’s albums, starting with 2006’s Kill, (Chaos Horrific marks Rutan’s second release as a full-fledged member, since officially joining the band in 2020), the record is, without question, a full-on, CANNIBAL-style death metal outing, straight down to the themes, which include zombie warfare, resetting the human race through mass mutilations, and the violent revenge of victims of human trafficking, and its cover art by longtime collaborator Vince Locke.
Of the band’s second single, “Summoned For Sacrifice,” themed around the selection of an individual to be dismembered, drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz elaborates, “One person is randomly selected to die. Thirteen people are randomly selected to kill this person by violently removing pieces of his body until he breathes no more.”
Chaos Horrific will be available on digipak CD, deluxe box set (Dried Blood Marbled vinyl, 24p 12″ booklet, puzzle, pin, poster, and art print – limited to 1500 copies), cassette (limited to 500 copies), digitally, and on vinyl in the multiple variants:
Coinciding with the release of Chaos Horrific, CANNIBAL CORPSE will embark on a month-long North American co-headlining tour with Mayhem. The trek will commence on September 22nd in Nashville, Tennessee and run through October 21st in Louisville, Kentucky. Support will be provided by special guests, Gorguts and Blood Incantation! Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
CANNIBAL CORPSE Tour w/ Mayhem, Gorguts, and Blood Incantation
9/22/2023: Marathon Music Hall – Nashville, TN
9/23/2023: The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
9/24/2023: The Mill & Mine – Knoxville, TN
9/26/2023: Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
9/27/2023: Rebel – Toronto, ON
9/28/2023: L’Olympia – Montreal, QC
9/29/2023: The Palladium – Worcester, MA
9/30/2023: Brooklyn Steel – Brooklyn, NY
10/02/2023: The Royal Oak – Detroit, MI
10/03/2023: Hard Rock Live – Gary, IN
10/04/2023: The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN
10/06/2023: Mission Ballroom – Denver, CO
10/07/2023: The Complex Salt – Lake City, UT
10/09/2023: Temple Theatre – Tacoma, WA
10/10/2023: Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
10/11/2023: Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
10/13/2023: The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
10/14/2023: SOMA – San Diego, CA
10/17/2023: The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
10/18/2023: The Factory – Dallas, TX
10/20/2023: The Eastern – Atlanta, GA
10/21/2023: Paristown Hall – Louisville, KY
Photo by Alex Morgan
CANNIBAL CORPSE: George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher – vocals Erik Rutan – guitar Rob Barrett – guitar Alex Webster – bass Paul Mazurkiewicz – drums
After completing a highly successful debut American tour earlier this year with August Burns Red and The Devil Wears Prada, Bleed From Within is currently in the midst of a massive summer tour, including headline shows, performances with Heaven Shall Burn, and festival appearances like Brutal Assault (Czech Republic), Summer Breeze (Germany), and Alcatraz (Belgium). This run will be capped by a 13-date tour supporting Trivium across the UK and a visit to the USA for Blue Ridge Rock Fest.
To celebrate this energetic period of live shows, Bleed From Within has released a new single titled ‘The Will To Resist’, taken from their Shrine Deluxe Edition set to release on November 10th, 2023.
Their outstanding latest studio album, Shrine, was released in the summer of 2022, marking the band’s most groundbreaking work to date and firmly establishing Bleed From Within as the most exciting prospect in modern metal.
According to Ali Richardson, “It’s been an amazing year for us since the release of Shrine! As the touring schedule started to fill up, we truly began to appreciate the effect the album was having on our career, so we put this idea in motion of releasing a Deluxe Edition for our fans. The 3 new songs that can be found here were very nearly a part of the initial release. They’re all very different in their composition and many arguments were had while settling on our final tracklisting. ‘The Will To Resist’ takes the lead single here as a band favorite. I’m sure its intensity will resonate with our audience.”
Catch Bleed From Within on their summer tour dates.
Bleed From Within Summer 2023:
Aug 09 – CZ, Jaromer, Brutal Assault Festival
Aug 11 – ES, Villena, Leyendas Del Rock
Aug 13 – DE, Kortrijk, Alcatraz Festival
Aug 14 – DE, Leer, Zollhaus
Aug 15 – DE, Dortmund, Junkyard Outdoor
Aug 16 – DE, Dinkelsbuhl, Summer Breeze
Aug 17 – DE, Tubingen, Sudhaus Open Air
Aug 18 – CH, Vallamand, Rock The Lakes Festival
Aug 19 – FR, Carhaix-Plouquer, Motorcultor Festival
Aug 20 – NL, Eindhoven, Dynamo Metalfest
Aug 23 – UK, Cambridge, Corn Exchange ***
Aug 24 – UK, Norwich, UEA ***
Aug 25 – UK, Nottingham, Rock City ***
Aug 26 – UK, Oxford, O2 Academy ***
Aug 28 – UK, Stoke, Victoria Hall ***
Aug 29 – UK, Liverpool, O2 Academy ***
Aug 30 – UK, Sheffield, O2 Academy ***
Aug 31 – UK, Newcastle, NX ***
Sept 02 – UK, Edinburgh, O2 Academy ***
Sept 03 – UK, Leeds, Stylus ***
Sept 04 – UK, Bristol, O2 Academy ***
Sept 06 – UK, Folkestone, Leas Cliff Hall ***
Sept 07 – UK, Southampton, O2 Guildhall ***
Sep 10 – USA, Virginia, Blue Ridge Rock Fest
*** dates with Trivium && dates with Heaven Shall Burn
More from Shrine: ‘Temple Of Lunacy’ visualizer: YouTube ‘Flesh And Stone’ official music video: YouTube ‘Stand Down’ official music video: YouTube ‘Levitate’ official music video: YouTube ‘I Am Damnation’ official music video: YouTube
Bleed From Within: Scott Kennedy – Vocals Craig Gowans – Guitar Steven Jones – Guitar David Provan – Bass Ali Richardson – Drums
Swedish six-piece AMARANTHE recently electrified the Wacken main stage with a dazzling performance, where they unveiled their upcoming album, “The Catalyst.” Scheduled for release on February 23rd, 2024, via Nuclear Blast Records, “The Catalyst” announcement was met with excitement.
This fall, AMARANTHE embarks on a North American journey as the direct support for GRAMMY-nominated power metal legends, DRAGONFORCE. The 24-date tour commences on October 20th in Mesa, Arizona, and concludes on November 19th in Los Angeles. NANOWAR OF STEEL and EDGE OF PARADISE will open for each show. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 11.
AMARANTHE’s Olof Mörck says, “We know you guys have been waiting THREE long years since we had to cancel our tour due to the pandemic. But the wait is almost over, and we can very barely contain our excitement for this beast of a tour.”
DRAGONFORCE’s Herman Li states, “We’ve prepared a new setlist with some brand-new songs that we’ll be releasing before the tour begins. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic tour!”
Confirmed dates for AMARANTHE as direct support for DRAGONFORCE on their North American 2023 tour with NANOWAR OF STEEL and EDGE OF PARADISE are:
10.20. U.S. Mesa, AZ – Nile Theater*
10.21. U.S. Albuquerque, NM – Revel*
10.23. U.S. Austin, TX – Empire Garage
10.24. U.S. Dallas, TX – The Granada
10.25. U.S. Houston, TX – House Of Blues
10.27. U.S. Orlando, FL – House Of Blues
10.28. U.S. Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
10.30. U.S. Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Heaven
10.31. U.S. Charlotte, NC – The Underground
11.01. U.S. Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Sound
11.03. U.S. New York, NY – Palladium Time Square
11.04. U.S. Worcester, MA – The Palladium
11.05. C.A. Montreal, QC – Mtelius
11.06. C.A. Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
11.08. U.S. Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater
11.09. U.S. Detroit, MI – The Majestic
11.10. U.S. Chicago, IL – House Of Blues
11.11. U.S. Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
11.12. U.S. Lawrence, KS – Granada Theater
11.14. U.S. Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
11.15. U.S. Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
11.16. U.S. Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
11.18. U.S. Berkeley, CA – UC Theater
11.19. U.S. Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (* – No NANOWAR OF STEEL)
WORLDWIDE DATES:
08.10 ES Villena – Leyendas Del Rock
08.17-19. CZ Moravský Krumloch – Rock Castle
09.20 – 24. DE Berlin – Full Metal Cruise
12.01. FI Jyväskyla – John Smith Rock Frozen
12.02. FI Joensuu, Unholy Winter Fest
The upcoming album, “The Catalyst,” is available for pre-order. It represents a conceptual and theatrical masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of AMARANTHE’s sound.
California-based deathgrind pioneers CATTLE DECAPITATION are thrilled to announce their upcoming Terrasitic Infestation North American headlining tour! Set to kick off on November 10th in Santa Ana, California, the tour will traverse over two-dozen cities and conclude on December 16th in the band’s hometown of San Diego, California. The tour will feature support from Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, and Castrator.
“Terrasite” is an album that artfully encapsulates the impending apocalypse humanity faces. It opens with the savage yet hauntingly melodic “Terrasitic Adaptation,” ventures through the relentless “We Eat Our Young,” and concludes with the epic “Just Another Body,” providing a dynamic experience of shifting dynamics and diverse emotional responses.
Travis Ryan, the vocalist of CATTLE DECAPITATION, expresses his excitement: “We’re thrilled to announce our first headlining tour since the Death At Last Tour last year. The Terrasitic Infestation Tour will span the USA, with a few dates in Eastern Canada. We’re honored to bring Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, and Castrator with us! See you all there!”
The local presale starts on Thursday, August 10th, at 10:00am local time. The general on-sale date is Friday, August 11th, at 10:00am local time on the CATTLE DECAPITATION website. VIP Experiences can be found HERE.
CATTLE DECAPITATION is on tour in support of their monumental tenth studio album, “Terrasite,” released in May via Metal Blade Records. CATTLE DECAPITATION, accompanied by Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, and Castrator, will take the stage in numerous cities, showcasing their immense talents:
CATTLE DECAPITATION w/ Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, Castrator: 11/10/2023 The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA 11/11/2023 The Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ 11/12/2023 Rock House Bar & Grill – El Paso, TX 11/14/2023 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK 11/15/2023 Granada Theater – Dallas, TX 11/16/2023 Vibes Event Center – San Antonio, TX 11/18/2023 Chelsea’s Live – Baton Rouge, LA 11/20/2023 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA * No Immolation 11/21/2023 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL 11/22/2023 The Abbey – Orlando, FL 11/24/2023 Hanger 1819 – Greensboro, NC 11/25/2023 Peabody’s Nightclub – Virginia Beach, VA 11/27/2023 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD 11/28/2023 Brooklyn Bowl – Philadelphia, PA 11/29/2023 Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA 11/30/2023 Warsaw – Brooklyn, NY 12/01/2023 Beanfield Theatre – Montreal, QC 12/02/2023 Opera House – Toronto, ON 12/04/2023 St Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI 12/05/2023 House Of Blues – Chicago, IL 12/06/2023 Fine Line – Minneapolis, MN 12/08/2023 Gothic Theatre – Englewood, CO 12/09/2023 Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT 12/10/2023 The Shredder – Boise, ID 12/11/2023 The Crocodile – Seattle, WA 12/12/2023 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR 12/14/2023 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA 12/15/2023 The Belasco – Los Angeles, CA 12/16/2023 Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA
Produced by Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Allegaeon), with artwork by longtime collaborator Wes Benscoter (Vader, Kreator, Bloodbath, Hypocrisy), “Terrasite” includes Dis Pater of Midnight Odyssey on piano and synths.
This tour presents CATTLE DECAPITATION as a testament to their evolution in the extreme metal scene, embodying their unrelenting pursuit of pushing boundaries while maintaining their signature ferocity.
Photo by Nick Van Vidler
CATTLE DECAPITATION: Travis Ryan – vocals Josh Elmore – lead guitar Belisario Dimuzio – rhythm guitar Olivier Pinard – bass David McGraw – drum
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Southern Californian melodic death shredders EXMORTUS are gearing up for the release of their 6th studio album, “Necrophony,” available on August 25th via Nuclear Blast Records. As a prelude to the album’s debut, the band has unveiled the dynamic single “Storm Of Strings,” a testament to their signature melodic prowess and fierce execution.
Guitarist/vocalist Conan reflects on the new single, saying, “With ‘Storm Of Strings,’ we pay homage to both the legendary Yanni and the great Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi. This amalgamation of new age and classical influences showcases our evolution as musicians. It’s a true showcase of our metal identity.”
Prepare for the onslaught of melodic death metal by pre-ordering “Necrophony” and get ready to be enthralled by the intricate sounds of “Storm Of Strings” streaming now.
In celebration of the album’s release, EXMORTUS will be hosting an album release party at Grill ‘Em All in Alhambra, California on August 25th.
“Necrophony” Tracklist:
Masquerade
Mask of Red Death
Oathbreaker
Mind of Metal
Storm of Strings
Test of Time
Darkest of Knights
Prophecy
Children of the Night
Beyond the Grave
Overture
Necrophony
Moonchild
EXMORTUS Tour Dates:
Sept 17 – Anaheim, CA – Metal Injection Festival @ House of Blues
Nov 18 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720 (w/Vio-Lence, Bonded By Blood)
Exmortus’ musical journey has been both exhilarating and relentless since their formation in 2002. With each release, including fan-favorite full-lengths, they’ve elevated their sound, leading to their latest opus. Songs like “Mind of Metal” and the captivating “Storm of Strings” showcase their mastery in merging technical prowess with melodic hooks.
This darkened evolution in sound is mirrored in their collaboration with engineer Zack Ohren, whose guidance amplifies the visceral power of “Necrophony.” This album not only exemplifies Exmortus’ skillful musicianship but also their distinctive creative identity. From Viennese sophistication to metal might, this record is a tour de force, and with each track, Exmortus forges a path to be remembered in the annals of extreme metal.
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