OCEANO Release new video for 'THE TAKEN'

'The Taken' appears on OCEANO's new studio album, 'Ascendants', which is out now worldwide and features nine crushing new tracks which propel the band's trademark hybrid of bone-splintering brutality into devastating new realms.   Chicago deathcore titans OCEANO have launched a video for the track 'The Taken' - https://youtu.be/DKqZibet90Q OCEANO frontman Adam Warren comments: "There are numerous accounts of The'The Taken' appears on OCEANO's new studio album, 'Ascendants', which is out now worldwide and features nine crushing new tracks which propel the band's trademark hybrid of bone-splintering brutality into devastating new realms.   Chicago deathcore titans OCEANO have launched a video for the track 'The Taken' – OCEANO frontman Adam Warren comments: "There are numerous accounts of The Taken across the globe.  Some enlightening, some frightening, and others blurry images never to be retold.  Skeptic or not they must be heard.  The true Gods have greater purpose for us all." 'Ascendants' was recorded at The Nook studio in New Lenox, Illinois with producer Nick Nativo (MONSTERS).  The album artwork was created by Dusty Peterson (SIX FEET UNDER, BLOODBATH). Get 'Ascendants' on CD  at http://webstore.earache.com/oceano The album is also available now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/ascendants-itunes Get more OCEANO news and info: Facebook – http://facebook.com/oceanometal Twitter – http://twitter.com/oceanometal

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Breakout Festival last Chance To Get Early Bird Tickets

IT'S GOING TO BE ANOTHER SELL OUT - GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKET BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! Wake up Brighton, Breakout Festival is back! First release early bird tickets sold out after a record breaking day but don't worry, even more have been released though they haven't slowed down! There's just over a week left before our FIRSTIT'S GOING TO BE ANOTHER SELL OUT – GET YOUR EARLY BIRD TICKET BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE! Wake up Brighton, Breakout Festival is back! First release early bird tickets sold out after a record breaking day but don't worry, even more have been released though they haven't slowed down! There's just over a week left before our FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT and with some incredible bands coming your way you DO NOT want to miss out! Early bird tickets WILL sell out by next week, get your ticket while its just an unbelievable £20 from Ticketmaster: http://bit.ly/1P5uJSS and Gigantic:http://bit.ly/1HZQ680 – Created by music fans for the fans. Breakout Festival has already seen the likes of FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND, SKINDRED, BETRAYING THE MARTYRS and many other bands to take to the stage, and we can guarantee that this year will be just as awesome as the last! So metal and rock fans strap yourselves in, because Breakout Festival is back, and is about to take you on one hell of a ride! – Official website: www.breakoutfestival.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakoutfestival Twitter: https://twitter.com/BreakoutFestUK Instagram: http://instagram.com/breakoutfestival

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48Hours Announce Tour With ESO

48Hours had a huge 2014, which saw them release their full length debut 'Recovery', receiving airplay from the Xfm rock show and Kerrang! radio. 2015 has seen Gary, Adam and Matt continue their momentum with several tours and additional live shows with the band sharing the stage with the likes of Ashestoangels, William Control and Under The Influence.48Hours had a huge 2014, which saw them release their full length debut 'Recovery', receiving airplay from the Xfm rock show and Kerrang! radio. 2015 has seen Gary, Adam and Matt continue their momentum with several tours and additional live shows with the band sharing the stage with the likes of Ashestoangels, William Control and Under The Influence. The latest chapter in 48Hours' year comes later this month with a handful of dates with ESO. Currently still spreading the word of their début album Recovery, the record is a 10 track introduction to the huge wall of sound that is 48Hours. Vastly experienced, in their previous musical endeavours they have performed at huge festivals including Sonisphere and Hevy, as well as supporting massive British and International acts such as Cancer Bats, The Blackout, We Are The Ocean, Mayday Parade, Madina Lake, Sick Puppies, InMe and Breed77 to name just a few! 48Hours/ESO dates are: May 28th – Grand Central MANCHESTER – Free Entry (Get down early to avoid disappointment!) May 29th – Sunflower Lounge BIRMINGHAM – http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eso-tickets-15559885035 May 30th The Borderline LONDON – http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/eso-tickets/161137 May 31st – Scream Lounge CROYDON – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eso-tickets-1597438581848Hours will then again hit the road again in July with  Amaryllis and City Of Ashes. 48Hours guitarist Gary Broughton comments: "On this tour we're mixing it [...]

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New act Tristana feat. Mats Levén

Swedish singer Mats Levén, former singer of legendary gothic band Therion, collaborates with alternative metal band Tristana from Slovakia. The act calls Tristana feat. Mats Levén and confirm summer festivals. Mats Levén began his carrer on 1986 in bands Swedish Erotica and Treat. In 1997 came his first worldwide succes as Mats teamed up with guitaristSwedish singer Mats Levén, former singer of legendary gothic band Therion, collaborates with alternative metal band Tristana from Slovakia. The act calls Tristana feat. Mats Levén and confirm summer festivals. Mats Levén began his carrer on 1986 in bands Swedish Erotica and Treat. In 1997 came his first worldwide succes as Mats teamed up with guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, recording the album "Facing the Animal" and doing the promotional world tour . In 2002, he joined with a doom metal project Krux and German power metallers "At Vance". Around the end of 2003, symphonic metal band Therion asked Levén to join them for the recording of their albums "Lemuria" and "Sirius B". In 2007 Therion released "Gothic Kabbalah" and recorded backing vocals for Apocalyptica's album "Worlds Collide". Currently Mats is the lead singer of Candlemass and collaborates with Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist Gus G. Mats sang most of songs in Gus's album" I Am The Fire" and toured acoustic shows in 2014. Tristana is an alternative metal band from Slovakia coming out with a long awaited third album "Virtual Crime". Their debut album "Back To The Future" was released in 2003. Tristana began to be famous in Slovakia after their second album [...]

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Stormhold signs with Art Gates Records

The Art Gates Records staff is pleased to announce Stormhold as the new artist to enter in our growing rooster of artists. This Metal act from Sweden was born in 2008 and their sound is based in Power Metal, with a touch of Swedish Folk music and influences from Classic Hard Rock from the 80's. With joy and high energyThe Art Gates Records staff is pleased to announce Stormhold as the new artist to enter in our growing rooster of artists. This Metal act from Sweden was born in 2008 and their sound is based in Power Metal, with a touch of Swedish Folk music and influences from Classic Hard Rock from the 80's. With joy and high energy the band have convinced press and fans with their Heavy Power Metal. Before 2015 the band released two demos and two very professional video; "Stormhold" and "Fear Your Death" . The band shared stage with well known bands from Sweden such as Electric Boys, Hammerfall, Crash Diet, Raubtier and Bullet." Words from the band:  "We are really looking forward to work with Art Gates, hope you guys will enjoy our music!"  More news coming soon to www.artgatesrecords.com and the official sites of Stormhold: Stormhold are now ready to release their new album this May through Art Gates Records worldwide.   Website Facebook Soundcloud

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GHOSTFEST 2015 announces 7 more bands for 10th Anniversary show

Celebrating its 10th year, GHOSTFEST is back and bigger than ever! Now introducing a GHOSTFEST SOUTH date, the festival takes place at Leeds University Union on 6 September before travelling to Bristol to do it all again at Motion on the 7th. Joining the bill for this year's bash is rising American mob TURNSTILE, Nintendo-core bruisersCelebrating its 10th year, GHOSTFEST is back and bigger than ever! Now introducing a GHOSTFEST SOUTH date, the festival takes place at Leeds University Union on 6 September before travelling to Bristol to do it all again at Motion on the 7th. Joining the bill for this year's bash is rising American mob TURNSTILE, Nintendo-core bruisers RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR. Back by popular demand 2014's second stage headliners NASTY are returning for a mainstage appearance. Completing the latest announcement are MAKE THEM SUFFER, ASTROID BOYS, SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL, VENOM PRISON. Already announced for the event are hardcore icons and headliners HATEBREED who are on their 20th anniversary tour, so expect destruction as they make their Ghostfest debut. Joining them will be DESPISED ICON, CRIME IN STEREO and XIBALBA. Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta said: "Our 20th anniversary celebration continues and we're extremely excited to come back to the UK & perform for our diehards! Don't miss these shows!" From its humble beginnings on the second stage at Leeds Cockpit in 2005, Ghostfest evolved into the grander settings of Leeds University Union. Bring Me The Horizon and Architects were among the first bands to play the festival a decade ago; now two of [...]

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Soilwork & Shattered Sun Join Headliner Soulfly & Decapitated on the "We Sold Our Souls to Metal" Fall Tour

Swedish melodic metal group SOILWORK and Texas breakout band SHATTERED SUN are pleased to announce that they will join Brazilian/Arizona-local metal iconsSOULFLY on an internationally-inspired North American headlining tour starting September 30th in Los Angeles, CA! The tour will also feature support from Polish technical death metal band DECAPITATED. Tickets for all shows go on saleSwedish melodic metal group SOILWORK and Texas breakout band SHATTERED SUN are pleased to announce that they will join Brazilian/Arizona-local metal iconsSOULFLY on an internationally-inspired North American headlining tour starting September 30th in Los Angeles, CA! The tour will also feature support from Polish technical death metal band DECAPITATED. Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday, May 8th at 10:00 am local time. Meet and greet packages will be made available as well. For more info and tickets visit www.soulfly.com. Headliners SOULFLY will be supporting their upcoming vicious new release Archangel, which was produced by Matt Hyde (SLAYER, CHILDREN OF BODOM) and will be released on August 14th via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. "This is a great package and brutal lineup," commented the legendary frontman Max Cavalera. "I personally am a fan of all these bands and it's an honor to have them touring with us! See you in the pit!" SOILWORK and SHATTERED SUN are both touring in support of recent releases, as well (SHATTERED SUN's Hope Within Hatred, out now via Victory Records +SOILWORK's 2013 double album, The Living Infinite via Nuclear Blast, in addition to their upcoming new music). SOILWORK drummer Dirk Verbeuren offers up his sentiments about [...]

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Tormenter sign with Static Tension Recordings

Static Tensions Recordings is pleased to announce its latest signing, California thrashers TORMENTER. The label will be releasing the band's previously self-released album Prophetic Deceiver, which received rave reviews upon release. The album is set to be released on July 24 2015. The band is recommended if you like Exodus, Warbringer and Destruction, Static Tension RecordingsStatic Tensions Recordings is pleased to announce its latest signing, California thrashers TORMENTER. The label will be releasing the band's previously self-released album Prophetic Deceiver, which received rave reviews upon release. The album is set to be released on July 24 2015. The band is recommended if you like Exodus, Warbringer and Destruction, Static Tension Recordings CEO Kyle Stevens had the following to say about the signing: "We are proud to announce La Puenta, CA's Tormenter to our ever expanding family of artists.  Tormenter have built a large and loyal fan base in their home market and are now poised to build that fan base across North America.  With melodic riffs and a sound that incorporates melodic thrash and death metal, Tormenter are poised to be your next favorite band!"" Listen to the track "Exile From Flesh" from Prophetic Deceiver here:https://soundcloud.com/static-tension/tormenter-exile-from-flesh The band are also embarking on a tour of the South West United States, beginning in June. The tour, which is being called UNREST IN THE SOUTHWEST, will consist of eight dates. All shows will be played with fellow Californian's CONCRETE SLEDGE. Tour dates can be found below.     Static Tension Recordings online: Facebook Homepage

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CAVE OF SWIMMERS' 'Reflection' Out Today / Official Video Released

Miami-based Progressive Metal Duo CAVE OF SWIMMERS have released new EP Reflection.  Purchase and/or stream it at this location.   Coinciding with the EP release, the band has also released an official video for single "The Prince of the Power of the Air." https://youtu.be/KaT0RT-7Zmc The one and only JASON NEWSTED had this to say about CAVE OF SWIMMERS: "As musicians,Miami-based Progressive Metal Duo CAVE OF SWIMMERS have released new EP Reflection.  Purchase and/or stream it at this location.   Coinciding with the EP release, the band has also released an official video for single "The Prince of the Power of the Air." The one and only JASON NEWSTED had this to say about CAVE OF SWIMMERS: "As musicians, COS are top-notch, naturally gifted players… As a band, they could go toe to toe with any of the decent up & coming bands that are currently performing live at popular European festivals. As a collection of sounds and songs in the heavy vein, orchestrated and erformed by two people (live or in studio); Cave of Swimmers are truly unique in their creativity and execution, and… Their name can now be shouted & screamed in the same breath as Royal Blood & Deap Vally!! Cave of Swimmers warrant a new sound classification… if there is to be one; PROAGGRESSIVE MUSIC!!"   Having made one hell of a racket in the Florida scene, the virtuosic tandem of GE Perez and Toro are set to inspire the world metal community with their blend of progressive metal, fusion, and Latin styles, even including some [...]

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Bobby Barth Interview

I have known Bobby for many years and was lucky enough to have photographed the last UK Blackfoot tour for the band. Recently Bobby took time out to have a quick trans-Atlantic chat. For those new to Bobby he is best known as the voice of the Southern Rock Legends Blackfoot and of course his own band AXE. So sitI have known Bobby for many years and was lucky enough to have photographed the last UK Blackfoot tour for the band. Recently Bobby took time out to have a quick trans-Atlantic chat. For those new to Bobby he is best known as the voice of the Southern Rock Legends Blackfoot and of course his own band AXE. So sit back, put up your feet and sip on some good old southern charm. First Bobby I'd like to thank you for taking the time to do this for us at Planetmosh. Sam H – Bobby you have had an amazing career 50 years plus I think I'm right in saying, how did it all start. Bobby B – I started as a drummer, in the pre beatles years, then got hooked for real as they became popular. My step father played a little guitar, so I was messing with it a lot, but playing gigs on the weekends on drums. Those were the days of weekly battles of the bands and gigs at roller rinks, teen clubs, you could stay pretty busy. I was living in Chiefland Florida, playing drums in a little band, when one of the guys asked me if I wanted [...]

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