THE COMMITTEE release video for "Power Through Unity"

The international Black/Doom Metal collaboration THE COMMITTEE have released a new promo video for their new album "Power Through Unity". The album was released today via Folter Records. You can watch the clip through the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC6ERMW8fcg   The Committee is confirmed at the Germany's  Under The Black Sun festival in July Band: Igor Mortis - The Conspirator - Guitar, LeadThe international Black/Doom Metal collaboration THE COMMITTEE have released a new promo video for their new album "Power Through Unity". The album was released today via Folter Records. You can watch the clip through the following link:   The Committee is confirmed at the Germany's  Under The Black Sun festival in July Band: Igor Mortis – The Conspirator – Guitar, Lead Vocals William Auruman – The Charter – Drums and percussion Aristo Crassade – The Trigger – Guitar, Backing vocals Marc Abre – The Mediator – Bass, Backing Vocals Links: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Committee-band/318797984907360 http://thecommitteeband.weebly.com/

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MIRACLE MASTER release 'Highway To Heaven' video

"Highway To Heaven", the second video from Danish/German hard rockers MIRACLE MASTER, can be seen below. The clip was directed & produced by Germany's  MV Video Productions. The song, is taken from MIRACLE MASTER's debut album, "Tattooed Woman", due on March 7 via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music in Europe/North America and  April 23 via Bickee Music in"Highway To Heaven", the second video from Danish/German hard rockers MIRACLE MASTER, can be seen below. The clip was directed & produced by Germany's  MV Video Productions. The song, is taken from MIRACLE MASTER's debut album, "Tattooed Woman", due on March 7 via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music in Europe/North America and  April 23 via Bickee Music in Japan. The Japanese version of the album includes two bonus tracks. The group said in a statement: "Expect real kick ass, in-your-face Hard Rock on the new album, recorded with huge balls and heavy rockin' guitar sounds !" The new band featuring Oliver Weers (OLIVER WEERS BAND) on vocals, was formed out of the ashes of PUMP. MIRACLE MASTER are: Oliver Weers – Vocals (Oliver Weers Band) Aki Reissmann – Guitars (ex Pump, Downspirit) Selly Bernhardt – Guitars (ex Pump, Tales Of Sorrow) Andy Minich – Drums (ex Pump, Unfroynd) Michael Vetter – Bass (ex Pump, Chinchilla) Starting in February this band will be rocking the clubs with their raw power and love to their audience. www.miracle-master.com www.facebook.com/MiracleMasterBand www.youtube.com/user/MiracleMasterTV Source: http://www.rockngrowl.com/miracle-master-highway-to-heaven-video-released

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NEXILVA release new song 'The Misdirection of God' + album release date announced

The UK's finest young hope for progressive death metal, Nexilva, have today released a new track from their upcoming album, Eschatologies, out April 7th. Have a listen to 'The Misdirection of God' right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JP3HM38-SY A rollercoaster of a ride through the lands of deathcore, black, death, and technical metal, Eschatologies is a disarmingly progressive and mature releaseThe UK's finest young hope for progressive death metal, Nexilva, have today released a new track from their upcoming album, Eschatologies, out April 7th. Have a listen to 'The Misdirection of God' right here: A rollercoaster of a ride through the lands of deathcore, black, death, and technical metal, Eschatologies is a disarmingly progressive and mature release from an impressively young band. All aged from 20-22, Nexilva grew from a passionate urge to simply create; this certainly comes across in Eschatologies, the band's third release. The product of over eighteen months of careful craftsmanship, it's an album both earth-shattering and apocalyptic. From the fantastical (demonic prophecies and living dead epidemics) to the realistic (nuclear devastation), Eschatologies takes you on a journey which you'll be craving to repeat again and again. As impressive live as in the studio, Nexilva caught the eyes of Metal Hammer and Terrorizer at Tech-Fest 2013, having played the same festival the previous year. Young veterans of the death metal circuit, the band have undertaken four UK headline tours, toured with Exist Immortal and played alongside Aliases and The Algorithm; a fairly incredible feat considering Nexilva are barely out of their teens. Tracklisting: 1) I: Teste Humanitatem [...]

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On this weeks show Mike & Doctorbiffgood are joined in the studio with Pillars who are one of the local bands to watch of 2014. They have interviews with Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit and Battlecross chat to Dann. Halestorm - Get Lucky Black Stone Cherry – Me And Mary Jane Black Label Society – My Dying Time Starship –On this weeks show Mike & Doctorbiffgood are joined in the studio with Pillars who are one of the local bands to watch of 2014. They have interviews with Wes Borland of Limp Bizkit and Battlecross chat to Dann. Halestorm – Get Lucky Black Stone Cherry – Me And Mary Jane Black Label Society – My Dying Time Starship – We Built This City The First – Shark Attack Carnifex – Dark Days Pillars – Place Your Bets Pillars – Crown Your King Pillars – Legless Pillars – Trails TRC – Between Bridges Whitechapel – The Saw Is The Law Northlane – Worldeater The Florentine Camarata – Ambivalence Lacuna Coil – I Forgive BATTLECROSS INTERVIEW Battlecross – Push Pull Destroy Dead By April – As A Butterfly Memphis May Fire – Sleepless Nights WES BORLAND INTERVIEW FROM LIMP BIZKIT Limp Bizkit – Faith Dynazty – Starlight   Mike James DJ Of The Year 2013 – Pure Rawk Awards www.mikejamesrockshow.com

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Slaughter & the Dogs - USA Tour Postponed until Autumn 2014

@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh Wythenshawe Punk Band Slaughter & the Dogs have had to reschedule their USA tour 2014: Here's what they had to say: - To all of our friends out there, we are sorry to announce that we are postponing our USA tour until Sept 2014. We have been wanting to come out & see you all for many@louelladeville_ @PlanetMosh Wythenshawe Punk Band Slaughter & the Dogs have had to reschedule their USA tour 2014: Here's what they had to say: - Slaughter and the DOGS USA Tour 2014 To all of our friends out there, we are sorry to announce that we are postponing our USA tour until Sept 2014. We have been wanting to come out & see you all for many years, but our brilliant drummer and friend Noel Kay suffered a severe accident at his home in Lyon last week. Noel, who as you all know has been a crucial part of the band for over 25 years, fell down the basement stairs of his home. Doctors estimate Noel's recovery time to be around a …3 month period but thankfully with rehabilitation Noel will make a full recovery. SATD are very grateful for this & look forward to touring the USA later in the year. We can't tell you how sad we are to have to move the dates but we promise you we will be seeing you later in the year. Have an amazing 2014 and keep an eye on our website www.slaughterandthedogs.info for news. We love you guys. See poster for rescheduled dates.   [...]

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PONTUS SNIBB solo album 'Wreck Of Blues' to be released in April

Bonafide frontman, Pontus Snibb is set to release his solo Blues Rock project, 'Wreck Of Blues', on the the 28th April 2014 through Off Yer Rocka records. No one can ever say Pontus Snibb is laid back - if he's not bouncing about Europe heading up Bonafide or skin thumping with Jason & The Scorchers, weBonafide frontman, Pontus Snibb is set to release his solo Blues Rock project, 'Wreck Of Blues', on the the 28th April 2014 through Off Yer Rocka records. No one can ever say Pontus Snibb is laid back – if he's not bouncing about Europe heading up Bonafide or skin thumping with Jason & The Scorchers, we now see he's managed to set aside time to write an record a new solo Blues Rock project, aptly named "Wreck of Blues". And what a stunning album it is, with some old school blues n swamp rock riffage combined with a very modern rock production and Pontus's signature voice, this effort has bits of Beck, Hendrix and ZZ Top all through it. Pontus Snibb's take on it: "Well here it is, another chapter in my musical career, but something I've been meaning to lay down for some time now.   I've been into the whole Blues vibe since I was a kid and if I'm honest, it will probably be that sort of riff that will be getting played when I stop doing what I'm doing.   When I finally got round to doing this, the tracks were the easy bit as I've [...]

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KILL RITUAL stream title track 'The Eyes Of Medusa'

SF Bay Area Metallers KILL RITUAL featuring former members of Imagika and Dark Angel, are streaming the title track of their upcoming album, The Eyes Of Medusa, due out April 4th via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. Listen to 'The Eyes Of Medusa' http://youtu.be/vxivXlPVU08 Tracklisting: 01. The Eyes Of Medusa 02. Hair Trigger 03. Never Get Me 04. Ride Into The Night 05. WeightSF Bay Area Metallers KILL RITUAL featuring former members of Imagika and Dark Angel, are streaming the title track of their upcoming album, The Eyes Of Medusa, due out April 4th via GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. Listen to 'The Eyes Of Medusa' Tracklisting: 01. The Eyes Of Medusa 02. Hair Trigger 03. Never Get Me 04. Ride Into The Night 05. Weight Of The World 06. Writing On The Wall 07. Just Another Sin 08. My Little Sister 09. Unleashed 10. Agenda 21 Recordings were done at Fossil Sound; San Jose CA and Fang Studio; San Mateo CA. Production/engineering was again handled by KILL RITUAL guitarist Steven Rice. Mix and master completed by Steven Rice & Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND). The cover artwork for the CD was created by Jobert Mello of Sledgehammer Graphix (SABATON, PRIMAL FEAR). KILL RITUAL are: Josh "Crimson" Gibson – Vocals Steven Rice – Guitars (ex Imagika) Danyael "Laughing" Bear – Bass (ex Dark Angel) Gee Anzalone – Drums (Brain Damage) Formed in late 2010 by former IMAGIKA lead guitarist Steven Rice. KILL RITUAL was completed by former DARK ANGEL bassist Danyael Williams, Bay Area vocalist Josh Gibson and Italian drummer Gee Anzalone (BRAIN DAMAGE). www.facebook.com/KillRitual www.killritual.com [...]

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Starkill interview with Parker Jameson, 20 February 2014

@Planetmosh spoke to @StarkillBand's Parker Jameson (lead guitar and vocals) prior to their set at @corpsheffield.   [audio mp3="http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Parker-Jameson-Starkill-20022014.mp3"][/audio]   Hailing all the way from Chicago, USA Starkill are supporting Turisas on their We Ride Together European tour.  Having been signed by Century Media Records in 2012 it was clear to see why from their set.  This is a@Planetmosh spoke to @StarkillBand's Parker Jameson (lead guitar and vocals) prior to their set at @corpsheffield.   http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Parker-Jameson-Starkill-20022014.mp3   Hailing all the way from Chicago, USA Starkill are supporting Turisas on their We Ride Together European tour.  Having been signed by Century Media Records in 2012 it was clear to see why from their set.  This is a young band with some way to go as yet, but there is definite promise.  Their set was steady and energetic and they encouraged the audience throughout, though the best reaction was to their last two songs which for me held the best show of promise.  The first was 'Winter Desolation' which is from their upcoming second album (hopefully due for release in October).  Not having been played yet in America, the UK were treated to a sneaky peak of what can be expected from their next release. Continuing their melodic death metal core this song continues with a good three beat rhythm and mixes hung back, slightly sorrowful vocals with death style and hammering drums.  To me and my co gig goer there was definitely something Amorphis about this track. 'Whispers of Heresy' ended the set with a more melodic introduction which [...]

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Charlotte Wessels, Delain interview

With Delain's new album, The Human Contradiction due out in just over a months time, I spoke to singer Charlotte Wessels to talk about the album.  We discussed the guests who appear on the album, their touring plans and more.  Listen to what she had to say using the player below.....               [audio mp3="http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Delain-interview.mp3"][/audio]  Charlotte Wessels With Delain's new album, The Human Contradiction due out in just over a months time, I spoke to singer Charlotte Wessels to talk about the album.  We discussed the guests who appear on the album, their touring plans and more.  Listen to what she had to say using the player below…..               http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Delain-interview.mp3  

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Gus G interview - February 2014

Guitarist Gus G is set to release his first ever solo album (I am the fire) in a few weeks time.  I spoke to him recently in London to talk about the album, how it differed from a Firewind album, the guests he's worked with on the album, his plans to tour, and more.  ListenGuitarist Gus G is set to release his first ever solo album (I am the fire) in a few weeks time.  I spoke to him recently in London to talk about the album, how it differed from a Firewind album, the guests he's worked with on the album, his plans to tour, and more.  Listen to what he had to say..             http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Gus-G-interview.mp3  

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DEVILDRIVER unveil new lyric video for 'Sail' + UK tour in April

California's circle pit kings, DEVILDRIVER have shared a new lyric video for 'Sail', their groundbreaking cover of the AWOLNATION hit single.  The track is a fan favourite from their current sixth studio album, 'Winter Kills' which gatecrashed album charts around the world on its release last August through Napalm Records. Check out the video here: http://youtu.be/torc9P4-k5A In NorthCalifornia's circle pit kings, DEVILDRIVER have shared a new lyric video for 'Sail', their groundbreaking cover of the AWOLNATION hit single.  The track is a fan favourite from their current sixth studio album, 'Winter Kills' which gatecrashed album charts around the world on its release last August through Napalm Records. Check out the video here: In North America, 'Winter Kills' landed at #32 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart (the band's highest US chart debut ever).  The release is available on iTunes and Amazon. DEVILDRIVER are currently touring Australia as part of the Soundwave Festival, before heading to Japan for three special shows with Bay Area thrashers, Testament.  March 27th sees the band kicking off a European headline tour in Germany, before it arrives on UK shores in early April. UK dates run as follows: Thu 3rd Apr – CARDIFF Solus Fri 4th Apr – LONDON Electric Ballroom Sat 5th Apr – WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Sun 6th Apr – GLASGOW Garage Mon 7th Apr – BELFAST Limelight Tue 8th Apr – DUBLIN Academy Wed 9th Apr – MANCHESTER Academy 2 Thu 10th Apr – SOUTHAMPTON Mo' Club Tickets are on sale now over at http://kililive.com/artists/devildriver and www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Support comes from SYLOSIS [...]

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SHATTERED SUN: Signs with Breaking Bands LLC

Up-and-coming heavy metal band SHATTERED SUN is pleased to announce their recent signing with Breaking Bands LLC. Breaking Bands LLC is directed and founded by the powerhouse team of Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula, and Testament vocalist and co-manager Chuck Billy.   Formed in 2011 andShattered Sun Up-and-coming heavy metal band SHATTERED SUN is pleased to announce their recent signing with Breaking Bands LLC. Breaking Bands LLC is directed and founded by the powerhouse team of Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula, and Testament vocalist and co-manager Chuck Billy.   Formed in 2011 and hailing from the Corpus Christi, TX area, SHATTERED SUN's style is a potent mix of heavy thrash and melodic metal— featuring impressive guitar riffs, gripping vocals, memorable hooks, and a magnetic, raw appeal that allows them to create truly unforgettable music. The band offers a consistently brutal sound, but succeeds in bringing a riveting melodic touch to each track.   SHATTERED SUN vocalist Marcos Leal states, "It is truly an honor to embark on this relationship between us, Maria, Chuck, Jon and Marsha of Breaking Bands LLC. The history between these individuals is something we respect a great deal, and needless to say it is a blessing to work with such an amazing team. We've been in the studio since late 2013 working on the release of our first album 'Hope Within Hatred'. This is just the beginning for SHATTERED SUN [...]

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Jackson Firebird Interview, 2014

Jackson Firebird are an Australian hard rock duo: the team of Dale Hudak and Brendan Harvey. The band, formed in 2006 in Mildura, have perfected the art of drumming on "bottle bins" and running on sweat. "No frills, nothing fancy: just straight up, 12 bar lovin' rock & roll" is the band's core ethos. ThatJackson Firebird are an Australian hard rock duo: the team of Dale Hudak and Brendan Harvey. The band, formed in 2006 in Mildura, have perfected the art of drumming on "bottle bins" and running on sweat. "No frills, nothing fancy: just straight up, 12 bar lovin' rock & roll" is the band's core ethos. That said, they fly in the face of rock convention, choosing to write their own rules and reside firmly left of center. Similar to buskers or "street artists", the duo have settled on using at least one unconventional instrument in their mix. The band's first single, "Cock Rockin'", an overdriven, moving tune, has garnered these Southern upstarts well-deserved attention, both online and off. While playing a few shows with The Dead Daisies, Dale Hudak took some time to chat with Lee at PlanetMosh. Check out their chat, below. First off, you're on a brief little tour with The Dead Daisies, one of those powerhouse bands of 'stars'. Marco Mendoza, Richard Fortus, John Tempesta, Dizzy Reed, etc. How's the jaunt, 1/4 the way in, pretty good? Yeah, we have been lucky enough to snag four shows with The Dead Daisies. The old six degrees of separation went [...]

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On the next episode of LiveWire with Lady Spitfire

On the next episode of LiveWire with Lady Spitfire The band Wayland will be joining us with their bands for they are now part of The Indie Movement!!!!! We will be featuring the playlist of Rod, from High Side Driver and a lot of the great amazing talented acts out of Australia! You can hear it live rightOn the next episode of LiveWire with Lady Spitfire The band Wayland will be joining us with their bands for they are now part of The Indie Movement!!!!! We will be featuring the playlist of Rod, from High Side Driver and a lot of the great amazing talented acts out of Australia! You can hear it live right here on PlanetMosh or listen to it after its over right on Spreaker!

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DIABOLICAL confirmed for Bloodstock Festival + UK Tour Kicks Off Tonight

Swedish death metal horde Diabolical have been confirmed for Bloodstock Festival 2014!  The band recently confirmed a string of tours which sees Diabolical campaign across Europe over the coming months in support of their latest album 'Neogenesis'. The band are currently on tour in UK with Svart Crown and Ascaris and if that doesn't wet theSwedish death metal horde Diabolical have been confirmed for Bloodstock Festival 2014!  The band recently confirmed a string of tours which sees Diabolical campaign across Europe over the coming months in support of their latest album 'Neogenesis'. The band are currently on tour in UK with Svart Crown and Ascaris and if that doesn't wet the appetites of the British metal contingent a return on August 7th-10th to Catton Park, Derby sure-fire will. Bloodstock 2014 is shaping up to be one of, if not the biggest, Bloodstock yet. Last year, just prior to Lamb Of God's Saturday headline show, the first headline act for Bloodstock 2014 was announced as revered black metal innovators Emperor and it was confirmed that the festival would play host to the one and only 2014 UK Emperor performance. Also confirmed are Megadeth, Down, Carcass, Amon Amarth, Saxon, Children Of Bodom, Hatebreed, Obituary, Lacuna Coil, Crowbar, Prong and many, many more. Diabolical 'Metamorphosis' Official Video Catch Diabolical On Tour Right Now… UK Tour w/ Svart Crown & Ascaris 28/02/14 London, UK – Black Heart 01/03/14 Plymouth, UK – White Rabbit 02/03/14 Brighton, UK – Sticky Mike's Frog Bar 03/03/14 Birmingham, UK – The Flapper 04/03/14 Glasgow, [...]

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CARNIFEX: Band streams new album 'Die Without Hope'

San Diego death metal outfit CARNIFEX are streaming their new album 'Die Without Hope' over on YouTube! Listen to the album in full, here:           http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB4brr7vf-P7DIudiKkwZ2Pjxjtui-ND-   Die Without Hope, was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and produced by the esteemed Mark Lewis (ARSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, DEICIDE, SIX FEET UNDER). Cover art for the albumCarnifex San Diego death metal outfit CARNIFEX are streaming their new album 'Die Without Hope' over on YouTube! Listen to the album in full, here:             Die Without Hope, was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and produced by the esteemed Mark Lewis (ARSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER, DEICIDE, SIX FEET UNDER). Cover art for the album was created by renowned artist and longtime collaborator, Godmachine. The recording also marks the introduction of new lead guitarist and longtime friend of the band, Jordan Lockrey.   Die Without Hope will be released on March 3rd, 2014 and is available for pre-order here: http://smarturl.it/CRNFX-DWH-NB.   Die Without Hope track listing: 01. Salvation Is Dead 02. Dark Days 03. Condemned To Decay 04. Die Without Hope 05. Hatred And Slaughter 06. Dragged Into The Grave 07. Rotten Souls 08. Last Words 09. Reflection Of The Forgotten 10. Where The Light Dies   STUDIO UPDATES:   First update:   Second update:   Third update:   Visit CARNIFEX online: Like: www.facebook.com/CARNIFEXMETAL Follow: twitter.com/CARNIFEX Watch: www.youtube.com/CARNIFEXVEVO

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CROWBAR announce new album 'Symmetry In Black' + UK Tour starts tonight

New Orleans riff lords CROWBAR will release an all new full length album entitled 'Symmetry In Black' on May 26, 2014 via Century Media Records in Europe and May 27, 2014 via eOne Records in North America. Founding vocalist & guitarist Kirk Windstein provides the following comment:  "We are so proud and excited about what weNew Orleans riff lords CROWBAR will release an all new full length album entitled 'Symmetry In Black' on May 26, 2014 via Century Media Records in Europe and May 27, 2014 via eOne Records in North America. Founding vocalist & guitarist Kirk Windstein provides the following comment:  "We are so proud and excited about what we have accomplished with this record! The focus, determination and attitude in the band is at an all time high. We are 100% ready to get this Juggernaut rolling and never touch the breaks again. CROWBAR will not be stopped!" 'Symmetry In Black' was produced by Kirk Windstein and Duane Simoneaux and was mixed by Josh Wilbur. The new effort will be the latest material from CROWBAR since 'Sever The Wicked Hand' was released in 2011 and will be the tenth studio LP which also marks the 25th anniversary of the inception of CROWBAR. Windstein continues:"CROWBAR is my heart and soul. The music is a part of me that I am extremely proud of. It's an amazing feeling to be putting all of my energy and focus into something that I created 25 years ago! We are extremely excited to release our 10th full length [...]

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INTERVALS: Release New Track Every Day up to Release of New Album

Canadian/US progressive metallers INTERVALS release their highly anticipated debut full-length 'A Voice Within' on Tuesday March 4th and will be releasing a new track every day from today until the release date. Check out new track 'The Self Surrendered' here, premiering on Revolver: http://www.revolvermag.com/?p=57518   'A Voice Within' has received an overwhelmingly huge response across Europe, gaining majorIntervals Canadian/US progressive metallers INTERVALS release their highly anticipated debut full-length 'A Voice Within' on Tuesday March 4th and will be releasing a new track every day from today until the release date. Check out new track 'The Self Surrendered' here, premiering on Revolver: http://www.revolvermag.com/?p=57518   'A Voice Within' has received an overwhelmingly huge response across Europe, gaining major amounts of support in the media including the UK's Prog mag and Germany's Metal Hammer, in which it received a 6/7 review. Back home things have been equally enthusiastic, but not only from the fans and press, the Canadian government as well, who will be funding the band's next music video.   Pre-order the album here: https://www.districtlines.com/Intervals-US   Having established themselves as a virtuosic instrumental act in North America, INTERVALS made the unexpected yet highly impressive move to bring vocals into the mix, with former bassist Mike Semesky moving to the microphone.   With two EPs, 'The Space Between', and 'In Time' and tours with Northlane, Structures, The Color Morale and Misery Signals under their belts, INTERVALS were more than prepared to confidently play their first shows with vocals on a full scale tour of Europe with Protest The Hero. Not [...]

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Hundredth - Resist

@planetmosh reviews .@hundredth Hundredth are new to me, but what a wonderful surprise to find. Already two albums and now two EP's into their career they have had time to hone their musical skills and talent in the increasingly popular genre of melodic hardcore. Resist is the companion EP to 2013's Revolt and vocalist Chadwick Johnson describes@planetmosh reviews .@hundredth Hundredth are new to me, but what a wonderful surprise to find. Already two albums and now two EP's into their career they have had time to hone their musical skills and talent in the increasingly popular genre of melodic hardcore. Resist is the companion EP to 2013's Revolt and vocalist Chadwick Johnson describes it as "much more melodic and at times more laid back" than Revolt and he isn't kidding. Revolt is much more aggressive, they can be seen as polar opposites to the untrained listener, but then opposites attract and having ventured back to listen to Revolt I can affirm that that is the case here. Resist is a six track EP that opens very gently with a short instrumental entitled Wake, the delicate simplicity of which alludes to something deeper to come. Then it starts to hit you in the form of Shelter. The first thing that strikes me is the clarity of Chadwick Johnson's screams. So often I find the message of the song can get lost in the scream vocal, especially when there are no clean vocals as with Hundredth, but this is not the case with Chadwick and even the backing [...]

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I DIVIDE to support Blitz Kids on April UK tour

UK rockers I Divide will support Blitz Kids on their April UK tour, kicking off just after the release of their highly anticipated debut album Last One Standing on 14 April via Destroy Everything.   Watch the lead single from the album, 'Follow Me', right here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkmPSlUnMkw   This follows the band's run of dates with Yashin and performance at TakedownI Divide UK rockers I Divide will support Blitz Kids on their April UK tour, kicking off just after the release of their highly anticipated debut album Last One Standing on 14 April via Destroy Everything.   Watch the lead single from the album, 'Follow Me', right here   This follows the band's run of dates with Yashin and performance at Takedown festival.   Dates: March w/ Yashin 14   Hobos Bridgend 15   Takedown Festival Southampton University 28   Asylum Birmingham   April w/ Yashin 01   Borderline London 02  Stereo Glasgow   April w/ Blitz Kids 21    Leicester, Scholar Bar 22    Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach 23    Guildford, Boiler Rooms 24    Exeter, Cavern 25    Lincoln, Engine Shed 26    Norwich, Epic Studios 27    Glasgow, Cathouse 28    Hull, Fruit 29    Newcastle, Think Tank 30    Stoke, Sugarmill   The album 'Last One Standing'  is forty-five minutes of the finest anthemic rock the UK has to offer and is set to be the record to affirm I Divide as the UK's most exciting breakthrough act of 2014.   Pre-order the debut album 'Last One Standing' from I Divide, out April 14 via Destroy Everything, here.   For more information visit: I Divide Facebook I Divide Twitter

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WILD THRONE: Streaming Debut EP “Blood Maker“

Bellingham, WA progressive rock/metal trio WILD THRONE (formerly known as Dog Shredder) are streaming their critically acclaimed debut EP Blood Maker via MetalSucks, who call the EP "feral and majestic" and "severely catchy, melodious rock".  Sterogum agrees calling it "loud, catchy and heavy as fuck".  Listen to all of Blood MakerHERE.   Blood Maker was recorded this past Spring withWild Throne Bellingham, WA progressive rock/metal trio WILD THRONE (formerly known as Dog Shredder) are streaming their critically acclaimed debut EP Blood Maker via MetalSucks, who call the EP "feral and majestic" and "severely catchy, melodious rock".  Sterogum agrees calling it "loud, catchy and heavy as fuck".  Listen to all of Blood MakerHERE.   Blood Maker was recorded this past Spring with legendary producer Ross Robinson (At The Drive In, Glassjaw, Machine Head).  A mind bending amalgamation of progressive rock, metal, jazzy syncopations and swirling melodies, the album is set for release via Brutal Panda Records on March 4th via limited edition LP and digital download.  A preview of the album's cover art designed by Orion Landau (Red Fang, Inter Arma) in addition to LP pre-orders can be viewed HERE with digital pre-orders available HERE.   The music video for the EP's first single, "Shadow Deserts" can be viewed HERE:   Additionally, the band has confirmed a SXSW appearance at the official Invisible Oranges Showcase on March 13th at Quantam Lounge alongside Black Tusk, Mutoid Man, Kayo Dot, Yautja and Venomous Maximus.  Details are available here.     Links: Wild Throne Official Site Wild Throne on Bandcamp Wild Throne on Facebook Brutal Panda Records on Bandcamp

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OF MICE & MEN: New Music Video For “Bones Exposed”

Southern California rock band Of Mice & Men revealed an electrifying new music video for their song "Bones Exposed", directed by Max Moore. "Bones Exposed" is featured on the band's new release Restoring Force, which hit stores on January 27th via Rise Records and is available to purchase and stream now.       Watch the new video now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO-JbFtgeX4   Restoring Force debuted at No. 4 onOf Mice & Men Southern California rock band Of Mice & Men revealed an electrifying new music video for their song "Bones Exposed", directed by Max Moore. "Bones Exposed" is featured on the band's new release Restoring Force, which hit stores on January 27th via Rise Records and is available to purchase and stream now.       Watch the new video now:   Restoring Force debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, scanning over 50,000 copies in its first week (marking the band's best opening sales week and the highest charting album of their career). The album also debuted as the No. 1 album on the Hard Music, Independent Albums, LP Vinyl, and Top Internet charts, No. 2 on the Rock chart, and No. 3 on the Digital Albums chart. In the UK, they scored a Top 20 on the official charts with a No.17 position, as well as No.2 on the Rock charts. In Australia, Restoring Force charted at No.9 on the ARIA's. In support of the release, the band has graced recent covers of Alternative Press, Kerrang!, Substream, Outburn, and New Noise… with more to come.   The new album is the follow up to the band's 2011′s acclaimed release [...]

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MASSIVE: Sign with Earache Records

Earache Records is proud to announce the signing of Aussie high-octane rockers MASSIVE to a multi-album recording deal which covers the world minus Australia. The four-piece formed in Melbourne in 2012 with the aim of making the loudest, fastest and ballsiest rock 'n' roll around that hits you hard and leaves you begging for more.  DrawingMassive Earache Records is proud to announce the signing of Aussie high-octane rockers MASSIVE to a multi-album recording deal which covers the world minus Australia. The four-piece formed in Melbourne in 2012 with the aim of making the loudest, fastest and ballsiest rock 'n' roll around that hits you hard and leaves you begging for more.  Drawing on influences from the likes of GUNS N' ROSES and AC/DC, MASSIVE are notorious road dogs, famously travelling over a thousand miles for a single show, and were once kicked out of a Los Angeles hotel following a riotous show after inviting the whole crowd back for an impromptu after-party.   MASSIVE frontman BRAD MARR comments: "We're pumped to be teaming up with Earache.  The journey ahead is gonna be a fucking ripper!"   MASSIVE's debut album, FULL THROTTLE, is due to be released on Earache Records on May 19th.   MASSIVE give you a glimpse into their world:   Watch MASSIVE's music video for the track "One By One", taken from the debut album FULL THROTTLE,   Get the "One By One" single now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1fO36f9 or listen to it on Spotify at http://spoti.fi/1hhjskf   MASSIVE are BRAD MARR (vocals, [...]

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LES-FEST 3 moves to new larger location!

With 2 successful festivals already under its belt, the award winning Les-Fest is on the move. Organiser Dave Ritchie said "Partly through circumstances and more through necessity we found it desirable to move venues for 2014. We believe we have found a magnificent place within the grounds of Wiston Lodge, Lanark" Wiston Lodge is a former VictorianWith 2 successful festivals already under its belt, the award winning Les-Fest is on the move. Organiser Dave Ritchie said "Partly through circumstances and more through necessity we found it desirable to move venues for 2014. We believe we have found a magnificent place within the grounds of Wiston Lodge, Lanark" Wiston Lodge is a former Victorian Hunting Lodge built in the 1850s. Located near Lanark in Scotland less than an hour from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Carlisle and only 10 minutes from the M74, motorway it is the ideal location. Dave continues, "With the lodge and the grounds we have room for future expansion and we can offer a far greater festival experience, with improved camping, Tipi camping, wooden cabins and a boating lake amongst other things" However we also want people to be aware of their location and we know from previous festivals that everyone will respect the surroundings and buy into the philosophy of the new venue. As a registered charity, Wiston Lodge is a place where guests are able to develop personal, social and work skills. A world where people have the opportunities and support they need to grow positive, sustainable futures. Programmes are particularly tailored to [...]

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Wacken Metal Battle Canada Unleash FREE Download Compilation of 2014 Battling Bands

Wacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to unleash in promotion of this year's 2014 battle line up, a FREE DOWNLOAD compilation featuring some of the indie metal bands competing in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. FREE DOWNLOAD link: About: Over 100 independent Canadian metal bands have been selected to participate in this year's Wacken Metal Battle CanadaWacken Metal Battle Canada is proud to unleash in promotion of this year's 2014 battle line up, a FREE DOWNLOAD compilation featuring some of the indie metal bands competing in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. FREE DOWNLOAD link: About: Over 100 independent Canadian metal bands have been selected to participate in this year's Wacken Metal Battle Canada line up in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. The bands will compete during the months of March, April and May in 22 qualifying rounds, 6 semi-finals, and an Alberta final along with the national final being held on June 7th in Toronto, ON at Opera House. One band will be chosen to represent the nation with highest honour at this year's 2014 international battle at the world's most prestigious metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. The finals will have the following representation and will be judged along with all other rounds by a panel of music industry representatives. 1 finalist from Vancouver, BC 1 finalist from Alberta (Calgary & Edmonton will face off in Alberta final) 2 finalists from Toronto, ON 1 finalist from Montreal, QC Last year's battle was witnessed to Toronto, ON's epic power/death metal band Crimson [...]

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New Orleans metal legends, DOWN announce 'Down IV - Part Two'

Mighty New Orleans based sludgesters, DOWN will release their new EP 'Down IV - Part Two' on 12th May through Roadrunner Records. Tracked at the infamous Nodferatu's Lair - iconic vocalist Philip H. Anselmo's home studio - and produced by Michael Thompson, Anselmo and DOWN, the new EP is the eagerly awaited sequel to 'DownMighty New Orleans based sludgesters, DOWN will release their new EP 'Down IV – Part Two' on 12th May through Roadrunner Records. Tracked at the infamous Nodferatu's Lair – iconic vocalist Philip H. Anselmo's home studio – and produced by Michael Thompson, Anselmo and DOWN, the new EP is the eagerly awaited sequel to 'Down IV – Part One' (dubbed 'The Purple EP'). To support the upcoming release, DOWN hit the US tarmac with Black Label Society this Spring, and will grace UK shores exclusively this summer as Friday night headliners for the rapidly-growing metal festival BLOODSTOCK on 8th August.  Tickets are available from http://bloodstock.seetickets.com/event//bloodstock/catton-park/727717. On the new EP, the boys once again deliver passionate and powerful heavy music, laced with their signature gargantuan riffs and swamp blues leads.  When the band retreated to 'Nodferatu's Lair' at Anselmo's Lousiana home in the fall of 2013, things had changed somewhat.  For the first time in the band's storied career, Kirk Windstein wouldn't be handling guitar duties alongside fellow axeman, Pepper Keenan.  Instead, longtime 'family' member, stage manager, and Honky guitarist Bobby Landgraf joined the ranks, alongside Keenan, Anselmo, drummer Jimmy Bower and bassist Pat Bruders. "He was immediately at home," affirms [...]

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Diabolical Add More Dates To The 'Neogenesis Tour’

Diabolical recently announced the Third Chapter of the 'Neogenesis Tour' in support of new album 'Neogenesis'. Now the band has extended their campaign and added a Fourth Chapter to the tour. Swedish heavyweight death metallers Facebreaker, Germany's ButWeTryIt and Nemost from France will join forces with Diabolical on this tour, which will consist of datesDiabolical Diabolical recently announced the Third Chapter of the 'Neogenesis Tour' in support of new album 'Neogenesis'. Now the band has extended their campaign and added a Fourth Chapter to the tour. Swedish heavyweight death metallers Facebreaker, Germany's ButWeTryIt and Nemost from France will join forces with Diabolical on this tour, which will consist of dates in Czech Republic, France, Belgium and Germany.   Guitarist Tobias Jansson comments, "We're using the momentum we've gained from 'Neogenesis' as much as we can. Our album seems to have hit hard in the scene and we follow up with no less than two tours to bring the ' Neogenesis ' experience to all of you guys out there. Personally I hope to meet many old friends and make some new as well when I see you all on the road. This will be epic!"   Roberth from Facebreaker comments, "Facebreaker are extremely excited to announce that we will join Diabolical on 'Neogenesis Tour – Fourth Chapter' as main support! This is a perfect package with different kinds of brutality. We are really stoked about this tour and with our new album 'Dedicated To The Flesh' we are ready to infect Europe once again!" [...]

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Midhaven (India) sign to major label Universal Music

Progressive Metallers Midhaven, based out of Mumbai, India have signed to Universal Music (India) to release their debut full-length album. The release is slated for the end of March 2014. Commented Midhaven frontman Karan Kaul "We're honoured that a major record label is appreciating the metal scene that has gradually grown over the years in ourProgressive Metallers Midhaven, based out of Mumbai, India have signed to Universal Music (India) to release their debut full-length album. The release is slated for the end of March 2014. Commented Midhaven frontman Karan Kaul "We're honoured that a major record label is appreciating the metal scene that has gradually grown over the years in our country. Signing with a label like Universal Music is an amazing feat for us, for a couple of years back, we were just a bunch of college kids with a dream." "Midhaven is a brilliant young metal band we are thrilled to represent; their music is a powerful combination of skilful musicianship, mystic & emotive lyrics and unbridled enthusiasm. Their album is an intense start for a band who are committed to produce & perform the best that you can hear in this genre. said Sridhar TVN the A&R of Universal Music (India) Midhaven was formed in 2011 and very quickly built a commendable following in the underground scene. In 2013 the band released their debut EP titled 'Tales From The Tide' to much acclaim from fans. The EP though was more rock and the band changed their sound to a much heavier one [...]

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All Dogmas We Hate unveil cover art for new album

Three years after its birth a physical album and a digital EP, All Dogmas We Hate is about to unleash this spring its second full-length effort, called "Human wrath" and awaited for April 29th, on CD and Digital, through M&O Music/Believe Digital (In Arkadia, My Only Scenery, Our Theory,...).   ADWH : four letters for a name which sounds like aAll Dogmas We Hate Three years after its birth a physical album and a digital EP, All Dogmas We Hate is about to unleash this spring its second full-length effort, called "Human wrath" and awaited for April 29th, on CD and Digital, through M&O Music/Believe Digital (In Arkadia, My Only Scenery, Our Theory,…).   ADWH : four letters for a name which sounds like a mantra : All Dogmas We Hate. French metal/hardcore/progressive act from Nîmes,  this five-pieces band didn't want to lose time so after a bunch of fierce and productive work, opened the studio's door in order to record a debut full-length album called "Back to Reality", released a few weeks later through M & O Music/Twilight Distribution.   All Dogmas We Hate – Human Wrath The band got medias attention on metal sphere (webzines, magazines and some radios), collecting positive and constructive critics, and giving the French metal scene an outstanding beginning. Hard workers, the five guys get back in studio in february 2013 to give a follow-up to their debut album with a digital EP called "Astronomical distances".                  

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WARKNIFE: New Videoclip Online

"Ill becomes order", the new videoclip of post-hardcore band Warknife produced by Gianni Mangia is finally available in exclusive on BlankTV! Check the clip here:              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M8kyoTHB8g   The band describes the video: "A condition that life imposes on which you have become accustomed, a malaise that becomes order... A soldier who goes to war without any certainty aboutWarknife "Ill becomes order", the new videoclip of post-hardcore band Warknife produced by Gianni Mangia is finally available in exclusive on BlankTV! Check the clip here:                The band describes the video: "A condition that life imposes on which you have become accustomed, a malaise that becomes order… A soldier who goes to war without any certainty about what to expect, a game against the fate which brings into play what is most dear to him". The song is included in the new album "Amorphous", available in all digital stores and limited edition digipack in Italy (Andromeda Distribution), UK (Code 7), U.S.A. (Interpunk) and worldwide through Memorial Records Store. www.memorial-records.com   Links: warknifeband.blogspot Facebook

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MOTHERSHIP announce European tour dates!

Texas- based rock n roll brothers in MOTHERSHIP have just announced their first-ever European tour starting in May 2014! The band will be hitting the road with WO FAT, it will span all across Europe including an exclusive London date and the band's first European festival appearances ever. Known and loved for their intense and heavyTexas- based rock n roll brothers in MOTHERSHIP have just announced their first-ever European tour starting in May 2014! The band will be hitting the road with WO FAT, it will span all across Europe including an exclusive London date and the band's first European festival appearances ever. Known and loved for their intense and heavy performances, make sure to catch Mothership live on the following dates: 27-5 The Blackheart – London, UK 28-5 Glazart – Paris, FR 29-5 Little Devil – Tilburg, NL 30-5 Freak Valley Festival 2014 – Netphen, DE 31-5 Jägerklause – Berlin, DE 1-6 Fonobar – Warsaw, PL 2-6 Chemiefabrik – Dresden, DE 3-6 Orangehouse – Munich, DE 4-6 Kinski – Zurich, CH 6-6 Rocksound – Barcelona, ES 7-6 Peyote Festival – Madrid, ES Mothership are currently working on their second record, Mothership II, which will be released on Ripple Music (on CD, Download and LP) soon. Just recently the band has launched an Indiegogo campaign to fund this upcoming record and European tour. How can you support Mothership AND get the chance to have a Skype jam session with the band, a live performance in your back yard or get an original drum skin? To [...]

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Turisas interview with Mathias Nygård, 20 February 2014

@Planetmosh spoke to Mathias Nygård from @TurisasOfficial before the third UK show @corpsheffield as part of their We Ride Together European tour. [audio mp3="http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mathias-20-Feb-Turisas-Sheffield.mp3"][/audio]   The announcement of a European tour brought five more UK dates, and as there was no London date I packed my bag and headed north to Sheffield and Corporation. (Well, it would have@Planetmosh spoke to Mathias Nygård from @TurisasOfficial before the third UK show @corpsheffield as part of their We Ride Together European tour. http://planetmosh.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mathias-20-Feb-Turisas-Sheffield.mp3   The announcement of a European tour brought five more UK dates, and as there was no London date I packed my bag and headed north to Sheffield and Corporation. (Well, it would have been rude not to.)  Smaller than their usual London haunts, I had only been to Corporation once before for a night out and I was genuinely interested to see the difference this venue and locals would bring to the experience. Though I have always enjoyed the London shows I have to say that this for me was one of their better shows.  This is both to do with the difference in audience but also their choice of set list.  It was great to hear older songs being played and from where I was standing you could almost track which album people first listened to from the cheers for each song. The crowd were determined to have a good time and from both sides of the stage there seemed to be a mutual understanding of really making the evening a bit of a party. [...]

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Queens Of The Stone Age - ...Like Clockwork

Emerging from a bout with depression, Josh Homme and his Queens Of The Stone Age released their latest, ...Like Clockwork, in the summer of 2013. A hungry, eager audience snapped the ten-song disc up, for good reason: it's catchy, it's moving, it's impulsive, it's sensual, and it's production is flawless. This is what you getEmerging from a bout with depression, Josh Homme and his Queens Of The Stone Age released their latest, …Like Clockwork, in the summer of 2013. A hungry, eager audience snapped the ten-song disc up, for good reason: it's catchy, it's moving, it's impulsive, it's sensual, and it's production is flawless. This is what you get when you put world-weary, well-traveled professional musicians in to a high-pressure recording situation to produce their first opus together in six years. An original album that segues easily in to their discography, …Like Clockwork is not esoteric enough to be considered a radical departure that would alienate existing fans. The disc also isn't ten tunes of average sameness. The song-to-song variety on show – bluesy rock, grandiose pop, "desert rock", even a piquant, emotional modern power ballad ("The Vampyre Of Time And Memory") – draws in the ear. There's a lot on offer in this melodic, bittersweet, vocally driven record. What you hear is what you get, and multiple 'foraging' listens for nuances and undertones only reap greater rewards. Overall, Homme and company command a Led Zeppelin-esque confident looseness and familiarity with the performance of these hook-laden, intimate tunes. Masters of texture, contrast, and ambiance, [...]

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Breaking Bands LLC: Renowned Industry Veterans Join Forces in New Management Venture

Breaking Bands LLC may be a new name on the management block, but is made up of renowned industry veterans— making the experience anything but new.    Founded by the powerhouse team of Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula, and Testament vocalist and co-manager Chuck Billy— theseBreaking Bands LLC Breaking Bands LLC may be a new name on the management block, but is made up of renowned industry veterans— making the experience anything but new.    Founded by the powerhouse team of Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula, and Testament vocalist and co-manager Chuck Billy— these individuals have joined forces to merge their experience and bring some new, unknown bands to the forefront, as well as develop and guide the continuing careers of some of today's most well-established artists. Combined, Chuck, Maria, Jon, and Marsha bring decades of experience to the table, from their individual beginnings at the very introduction of the heavy metal genre in the 1980's.   Breaking Bands LLC is currently representing legendary Bay Area thrash metal band Exodus, as well as Texas heavy metal newcomers Shattered Sun and California alt pop artist Forrest Day. Breaking Bands LLC is presently accepting new submissions for prospective management clients.     To truly understand the prowess of Breaking Bad LLC, one needs to know the eminent status of the parties involved.   Chuck Billy is best known as the accomplished lead singer of legendary Billboard-charting [...]

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SCYTHIA: Full Album ‘…Of Conquest’ Stream Live Now

Vancouver, BC folk/power/progressive metal band SCYTHIA's new album, …Of Conquest, is out today! You can order …Of Conquest now at http://scythia.bandcamp.com/releases. Beginning today, you can also stream the record in full via Revolver Magazine at this location. Listen now!   The new album,…Of Conquest, which in addition to power and folk metal influences also includes hints ofSCYTHIA Vancouver, BC folk/power/progressive metal band SCYTHIA's new album, …Of Conquest, is out today! You can order …Of Conquest now at http://scythia.bandcamp.com/releases. Beginning today, you can also stream the record in full via Revolver Magazine at this location. Listen now!   The new album,…Of Conquest, which in addition to power and folk metal influences also includes hints of progressive and death metal. The album wass engineered/produced by Lasse Lammert (Alestorm, Gloryhammer, Halcyon Way, Svarsot) at LSD Studios in Lubeck, Germany, with co-production by Shaun Thingvold (Strapping Young Lad, Lamb of God, Fear Factory). The album was mixed by Nino Laurenne (Ensiferum, Wintersun, Kiuas, Firewind) at Sonic Pump Studios in Helsinki, Finland. Mastering credits go to Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Firewind, Korpiklaani,Apocalyptica) at Chartmakers in Helsinki, Finland.   Last week, GearGods.net and SCYTHIA teamed up to post an exclusive new play-through video for the band's new track 'Fanfare 1516'. The track features video snippets of video play-a-longs with each member and their instrument. Check out the video at Gear Gods here: http://geargods.net/playthrough/scythia-fanfare-1516-playthrough/   SCYTHIA will hit the road this spring on a tour Canada and the Northwest U.S.! See below for tour dates and stay tuned for more coming soon.   SCYTHIA [...]

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WHITECHAPEL reveal track listing + album artwork for brand new album 'Our Endless War'

Returning with the fifth full-length of their decimating career, there is no stopping the juggernaut that is WHITECHAPEL. Our Endless War is the culmination of everything the Knoxville, Tennessee sextet have worked toward since their inception. A ruthlessly honed album that refuses to compromise on brutality, it is also by far their most streamlined, atmospheric,Returning with the fifth full-length of their decimating career, there is no stopping the juggernaut that is WHITECHAPEL. Our Endless War is the culmination of everything the Knoxville, Tennessee sextet have worked toward since their inception. A ruthlessly honed album that refuses to compromise on brutality, it is also by far their most streamlined, atmospheric, and emotionally powerful release, pushing every aspect of their sound to the next level. Our Endless War will be released April 28th in the UK via Metal Blade Records.  WHITECHAPEL have revealed the album artwork track listing and have released the first single from the new album. Listen to the first offering from Our Endless War and pre-order the album, in exclusive bundle packages click here. "We are excited to announce our fifth full length studio album Our Endless War. In typical WHITECHAPEL fashion, this CD takes the sound we have been developing over the past 8 years of our career and pushes it to new levels. We want each record we release to sound different, and this one is no exception. With dashes of every record we have done so far mixed with the intensity of a new sound, this record is sure to [...]

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MISS MAY I: New Album ‘Rise Of The Lion’

In 2012, MISS MAY I took a step beyond the metalcore world they had grown up in with the release of the record At Heart. The record, produced by renowned record producer Machine (Lamb Of God), proved to be one of the strongest and most surprising metal records of the last few years, spawning hugeMISS MAY I In 2012, MISS MAY I took a step beyond the metalcore world they had grown up in with the release of the record At Heart. The record, produced by renowned record producer Machine (Lamb Of God), proved to be one of the strongest and most surprising metal records of the last few years, spawning huge singles in the songs 'Hey Mister' and 'Day By Day'. Entering the Billboard Top 200 charts in its first week at #32, At Heart saw the band embrace a more mainstream metal approach to their music. The resulting campaign saw them nominated for 'Best New Talent' award at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, as well as headlining the Alternative Press 2012 Tour, and picking up support at Active Rock Radio for the first time. On the live side, the band was hand-picked for tours with the likes of Five Finger Death Punch, Killswitch Engage and Bullet For My Valentine.   Now, these five young men from Troy, Ohio will complete the transition from movers and shakers to genuine groundbreakers with their upcoming blistering new offering, Rise Of The Lion.   Rise Of The Lion is set to hit stores in North America [...]

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Battleaxe - Heavy Metal Sanctuary

@PlanetMosh gives 5 star rating for .@Battleaxe2010 - Heavy Metal Sanctuary With a band called Battleaxe and an album titled Heavy Metal Sanctuary I was not expecting Nickelback type rock but was not expecting just how over the top it is. If it was any more metal it would take 2 people to load the CD@PlanetMosh gives 5 star rating for .@Battleaxe2010 – Heavy Metal Sanctuary With a band called Battleaxe and an album titled Heavy Metal Sanctuary I was not expecting Nickelback type rock but was not expecting just how over the top it is. If it was any more metal it would take 2 people to load the CD and is more in your face than a door to door salesman! Released on CD and Digipak formats in the UK via Steamhammer/SPV Records  just in time for their appearance at Brofest 2 festival in Newcastle Upon Tyne this Friday, Battleaxe have defied all the odds thrown against them and finally their 3rd studio album has seen the light of day just over 30yrs ago since their 2nd studio release Power From The Universe in 1983. Their 1981 demos ended up as their debut album Burn This Town but the band went their separate ways to do individual projects in the late 80′s and a brief reformation in 2007 lead to a slot on the bill at the Headbanger's Open Air Fest in 2010 sowed the seeds to begin work on Heavy Metal Sanctuary. With no record deal or financial backing, the band forged [...]

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Winger to release new album in April

Following the announcement that they are to play the main stage at this year's Download, US hard rock veterans Winger have confirmed that they are to release 'Better Days Comin'', their first new album in five years, on April 21 via Frontiers Records. Their sixth studio album in total, it features original members Kip Winger on vocals/bass,Following the announcement that they are to play the main stage at this year's Download, US hard rock veterans Winger have confirmed that they are to release 'Better Days Comin'', their first new album in five years, on April 21 via Frontiers Records. Their sixth studio album in total, it features original members Kip Winger on vocals/bass, Reb Beach on guitar and Rod Morgenstein on drums, plus long-term guitarist John Roth, Winger is releasing Better Days Comin' on April 21st via Frontiers Records. "On Better Days Comin' we drew from our past to elaborate on our future," explains front man Kip Winger. "The band is stronger than ever and very excited about the music on this record… we feel this album exemplifies the true sound of the band in every way." Winger formed in 1987 and soared to immediate success with their 1988 self-titled album, which spawned the hit singles 'Seventeen' and 'Headed For A Heartbreak' and achieved platinum sales status.  'Winger' also stayed on the Billboard Top 200 chart for over 60 weeks where it peaked at #21.  Their next album, 'In The Heart Of The Young', also achieved platinum status and contained the singles 'Can't Get Enuff' and 'Miles [...]

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BARREN WOMB: Premieres New Song “Will you be God’s art or Satan’s graffiti?”

Emerging Norwegian hardcore band Barren Womb has debuted a new song, "Will you be God's art or Satan's graffiti?", from their forthcoming album, The sun's not yellow, it's chicken, today at RevolverMag.com.  The new record, due out on March 11th via Spartan Records, will be available digitally and on limited edition vinyl that can beBarren Womb Emerging Norwegian hardcore band Barren Womb has debuted a new song, "Will you be God's art or Satan's graffiti?", from their forthcoming album, The sun's not yellow, it's chicken, today at RevolverMag.com.  The new record, due out on March 11th via Spartan Records, will be available digitally and on limited edition vinyl that can be pre-ordered now at http://spr.tn/barrenwomb.   Stream "Will you be God's art or Satan's graffiti?" now, exclusively at RevolverMag.com: http://bit.ly/1efq0Q8   ""Will you be God's art or Satan's graffiti?" had already been with us on the road for a while when it came time to lay music to tape, but both the title and the lyrics got nailed just a couple of weeks before recording," explains Barren Womb's drummer/vocalist Timo Silvola. "Angry at corporations like Nestlé for the water war or Monsanto with their GMO monopoly scheme, I wondered how someone could stretch so far beyond evil. And could it just be for money and power? Is it the system? While politicians stand idly by and we the consumers keep turning the other cheek, we doom ourselves to someone else's profit."   Barren Womb's strong stance on corporate greed, blind consumerism, political and social [...]

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CALLISTO signs with SVART RECORDS

Finnish band CALLISTO, perhaps best known for their genre-defining post-metal classic Noir (2006), have joined forces with local label SVART RECORDS. A new album - the band's fourth 0 will be recorded in the summer, and released in November of this year. A transmission from the CALLISTO headquarters reads: "CALLISTO and SVART RECODS have agreed onFinnish band CALLISTO, perhaps best known for their genre-defining post-metal classic Noir (2006), have joined forces with local label SVART RECORDS. A new album – the band's fourth 0 will be recorded in the summer, and released in November of this year. A transmission from the CALLISTO headquarters reads: "CALLISTO and SVART RECODS have agreed on a deal that will put the band's fourth, yet-unnamed album out in November 2014. A long, nearly 12-year journey with Fullsteam Records has thus come to its end. It is also time to take new directions booking-wise. From now on, CALLISTO will be booked by Nem Agency, both domestically and internationally. The band has been working on their upcoming album sporadically for a good while now, taking a hiatus from touring. CALLISTO's first scheduled show this year is Germany's Freakstock Festival in August. The band is now taking booking requests for a Finnish tour in November/December 2014 and abroad from January 2015 onwards." MORE INFO: www.callistochaos.com www.svartrecords.com www.facebook.com/svartrecords

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BLOODSTOCK announce Motorhead icon Phil Campbell's band and five more...

BLOODSTOCK is thrilled to reveal six more bands confirmed to play the Sophie Lancaster Big Top stage in August. Thursday night is set to be livened up by these two! Throwing down the party gauntlet are returning favourites, the PHIL CAMPBELL ALL STARR BAND.  The MOTORHEAD guitarist had such a great time at BLOODSTOCK last year,BLOODSTOCK is thrilled to reveal six more bands confirmed to play the Sophie Lancaster Big Top stage in August. Thursday night is set to be livened up by these two! Throwing down the party gauntlet are returning favourites, the PHIL CAMPBELL ALL STARR BAND.  The MOTORHEAD guitarist had such a great time at BLOODSTOCK last year, he's coming back to do it all over again.  Wrap your eyes and ears around these clips from last year's fest of the MOTORHEAD classics Killed By Death Ace Of Spades Nottingham thrashers INCINERY are happy to take up the challenge, stating "Things have been stepping up a gear and the unbelievable is becoming a reality, so it is with great excitement that we return to the place that started it all for us!  It'll be a real homecoming, and we're looking forward to playing at what is the keystone of the metal scene in the UK."  Get a free INCINERY track on the CD included in the current PANTERA cover issue of Metal Hammer magazine, or click here for tunes, video, and more info! By name but not by nature, DIABOLICAL will bringing their unique brand of Swedish death metal to the Sophie [...]

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RAGE -'The Soundchaser Archives' 30th anniversary 2CD/DVD to be released in May

German Heavy Metal masters RAGE are about to celebrate their 30th band anniversary with the release of a unique collection of songs from their outstanding back catalogue. 'The Soundchaser Archives' will contain 30 tracks put on two brimful CDs, covering everything from previously unreleased material or versions, demo recordings to fractions of ideas that finally wentGerman Heavy Metal masters RAGE are about to celebrate their 30th band anniversary with the release of a unique collection of songs from their outstanding back catalogue. 'The Soundchaser Archives' will contain 30 tracks put on two brimful CDs, covering everything from previously unreleased material or versions, demo recordings to fractions of ideas that finally went to find clear sonic ground. Additionally the 2 CD will contain a bonus DVD including the RAGE performance at last years' 'Masters Of Rock' festival. 'The Soundchaser Archives' will be out on May 26th 2014 via Nuclear Blast. Diving into their own history, RAGE has 21 studio albums released to date, covering three decades of an unbeatable Heavy Metal career. The tracklist of 'The Soundchaser Archives' will be as follows: CD1 01. Anybody Home? 02. Mystery Trip 03. In Union 04. Long Hard Road 05. Full Moon (International Version) 06. Nevermore 07. French Bourrée 08. A Perfect Day 09. Enough Is Enough 10. Here Comes The Night 11. Spiritual Awakening 12. Lost In The Void 13. The Missing Link 14. Another Kind Of Madness 15. Down To The Bone CD2 01. The Speed Of Sound 02. Darkness Turns To Light 03. Death Is Alive [...]

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IRON MASK Dushan Petrossi announces the search for a new Singer

Belgian guitar maestro Dilshan Petrossi has sadly announced this week that singer Mark Boals is no longer part of the line up.... Says the guitarist in a statement, "I've come a long way since Iron Mask was founded, but the love for the music and band will never fade. The fifth album ("Fifth Son Of Winterdoom")Belgian guitar maestro Dilshan Petrossi has sadly announced this week that singer Mark Boals is no longer part of the line up…. Says the guitarist in a statement, "I've come a long way since Iron Mask was founded, but the love for the music and band will never fade. The fifth album ("Fifth Son Of Winterdoom") has been released, again by AFM Records, and has received super reviews and a lot of promotion. For the last two albums Mark Boals and I worked together many times, and he gave me the vocals I heard in my head, whilst composing the songs." "Of course, it's with pain in my heart, but I have to admit times have changed and touring will always be a must for a band. Since the vibe of a live show is very important for us as musicians, for the band itself and also for the many fans asking us to come play in their area, I feel pressured to follow the reality. Times have changed, budgets have changed and we have to adapt. Iron Mask is not a studio project and we don't want to make it that." "Although Mark's voice fits perfectly with my vision [...]

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SHRIKE reveals first details about their new album "Sieben"

The Berlin black metallers SHRIKE are going to release their new album on 11th April. The band has now revealed some details about the successor to their previous atmospheric album "Hinab in die vertraute Fremdheit". The new record will be titled "Sieben" and contain five songs. Tracklist: 01. Kreise 02. Kadaver 03. Shrike 04. Die Farben der Sehnsucht 05. Grimassen More information aboutThe Berlin black metallers SHRIKE are going to release their new album on 11th April. The band has now revealed some details about the successor to their previous atmospheric album "Hinab in die vertraute Fremdheit". The new record will be titled "Sieben" and contain five songs. Tracklist: 01. Kreise 02. Kadaver 03. Shrike 04. Die Farben der Sehnsucht 05. Grimassen More information about SHRIKE can be found here: SHRIKE Homepage SHRIKE Facebook www.metal-promotions.de

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IRON SAVIOR release new album trailer

German power metal merchants Iron Savior have an album trailer up on the AFM Youtube channel now, for their new album "Rise Of The Hero", which is released here on March 3rd. Available as CD, Limited Edition Digipack and Limited Edition vinyl, "Rise Of The Hero" sees the band storming back on all fronts and ifGerman power metal merchants Iron Savior have an album trailer up on the AFM Youtube channel now, for their new album "Rise Of The Hero", which is released here on March 3rd. Available as CD, Limited Edition Digipack and Limited Edition vinyl, "Rise Of The Hero" sees the band storming back on all fronts and if you saw them at Hammerfest last year, you'll know that this album is going to be one hell of a ride…. The trailer is here now; And there's also a full video clip for the track "Burning Heart" still available here;   Links: http://www.iron-savior.com/

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REVAMP reveals lyric video for the new track 'Nothing'

Led by the inimitable and multi-talented vocalist Floor Jansen, Dutch heavy metallers REVAMP have premiered the new lyric video for the track 'Nothing', taken from the band's second studio album, Wild Card. The video features Floor and can be watched over on YouTube, here: http://youtu.be/wwakkyStLVI REVAMP is: Floor Jansen - singer Arjan Rijnen - guitar Jord Otto - guitar Henk Vonk -Led by the inimitable and multi-talented vocalist Floor Jansen, Dutch heavy metallers REVAMP have premiered the new lyric video for the track 'Nothing', taken from the band's second studio album, Wild Card. The video features Floor and can be watched over on YouTube, here: REVAMP is: Floor Jansen – singer Arjan Rijnen – guitar Jord Otto – guitar Henk Vonk – bass Ruben Wijga – keyboard Matthias Landes – drums Visit REVAMP online at: REVAMPMUSIC.com Like: facebook.com/REVAMP Follow: twitter.com/REVAMPOFFICIAL Watch: youtube.com/MUSICREVAMP

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EXISTANCE unveil cover artwork, tracklist + release date for 'Steel Alive'

French heavy metallers EXISTANCE will release their first full-lenght album, "Steel Alive" on 25th April via Mausoleum Records. EXISTANCE entered the studio in late 2013 to record their debut full-length album entitled "Steel Alive". The result "One hell of an ass-kicking album that proves true metal is". Tracklisting: 01. Legends Never Die 02. Black Viper 03. The Siren 04. DeadFrench heavy metallers EXISTANCE will release their first full-lenght album, "Steel Alive" on 25th April via Mausoleum Records. EXISTANCE entered the studio in late 2013 to record their debut full-length album entitled "Steel Alive". The result "One hell of an ass-kicking album that proves true metal is". Tracklisting: 01. Legends Never Die 02. Black Viper 03. The Siren 04. Dead or Alive 05. Slaughter 06. Burning Angel 07. Steel Alive 08. Get Away 09. Prisoner 10. Close to the End 11. From Hell Recorded and mixed at Boss Hog Studios in Ham en Artois, France. Mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Anvil, Dokken, Halford, Malmsteen, Sepultura) in Los Angeles, USA. EXISTANCE was founded in 2008 by Julian Izard (lead vocals & guitars) and Tom Drouin (bass), who shared a common goal of keeping the musical spirit of the 80′s Heavy Metal alive. If the last name Izard sounds familiar to the historians among you…well the apple doesn't fall far from the tree – like father like son, Julian Izard is the son of Didier Izard, who was the vocalist with French speed metal band, H–Bomb, which regardless of featuring French language lyrics, and in spite of only being active from 1983–86, left [...]

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FALLING IN REVERSE announce first-ever European show at Groezrock Festival in May

Falling In Reverse have announced first-ever European show with an exclusive appearance at Groezrock Festival. The band will headline the Impericon Stage on Saturday May 3rd, the closing night of the two-day festival. This festival appearance marks the first time Falling In Reverse will perform in Europe since the bands formation in 2008 and is certainlyFalling In Reverse have announced first-ever European show with an exclusive appearance at Groezrock Festival. The band will headline the Impericon Stage on Saturday May 3rd, the closing night of the two-day festival. This festival appearance marks the first time Falling In Reverse will perform in Europe since the bands formation in 2008 and is certainly the closest location to the UK to date.  The announcement comes shortly after the band finishes the largely sold out American 'Bury The Hatchet' tour. Front man Ronnie Radke told Kerrang!:  "The line up is full of bands I used to listen to, which is crazy.  Brand New were one of my favourite bands.  I don't know what to expect of Groezrock, but I'm sure it'll be pretty gnarly!  I feel like our live set is pretty spot on when it comes to representing the record, and there's a lot of twists and turns, and for a person who has never seen us live – or heard of us – they'll be entertained!" Voted as Alternative Press magazine's 2012 "Artist of the Year," one of Revolver's "100 Greatest Living Rock Stars" and Kerrang's "50 Greatest Rock Stars In The World," Radke's band Falling In [...]

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