Friday, November 28, 2008

EPHEL DUATH - NEW TRACK AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING

Italian avant-garde metallers EPHEL DUATH, who recently finished recording
their upcoming new studio album, THROUGH MY DOG'S EYES, have uploaded a
brand new track to their MySpace page for streaming.

Check out the latest dog-themed song, titled "Breed", along with another
recently released new track, "Guardian", at
http://www.myspace.com/ephelduath

THROUGH MY DOG'S EYES is based on a bizarre concept conjured up by guitarist
and founding member DAVIDE TISO, in which the entire album is written from
the perspective of a dog.

In a strange twist of fate, after having recorded an album about a dog,
LUCIANO LORUSSO GEORGE - vocalist for EPHEL DUATH since 2003's THE PAINTERS
PALETTE - was forced to leave the band for economic and personal reasons,
and has since become a full-time dog groomer. The new vocalist has been
announced as GUILLERMO GONZALES, a professional poker player. As such, the
band are now planning to finance some future tours through playing poker.

THROUGH MY DOG'S EYES is due to be released by Earache Records on January
26th, 2009. Check out a promo picture for the album at
http://tinyurl.com/69afvw


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London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

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Thursday, November 27, 2008

EPHEL DUATH ANNOUNCE NEW VOCALIST

Italian avant-garde metallers EPHEL DUATH have announced a new vocalist for
the band, GUILLERMO GONZALES.

EPHEL DUATH guitarist and founding member DAVIDE TISO comments: "Guillermo
has been close to Ephel Duath for some time - he almost joined the band
before in 2003! He was going to take the place of the clean vocalist Davide
Tolomei who left Ephel Duath after The Painters Palette. Then we realized
that Guillermo's aggressive vocal approach was going to clash with Lucio and
we all agreed to abandon the idea. In any case, from that moment on
Guillermo started to be very active with Ephel Duath, helping me with lyrics
and the development of the concepts so far. The whole idea behind the songs
'Vector' and 'Vector Third Movement' from Pain Necessary To Know come from a
conversation we had together. More recently, he was the person that pushed
me to write the short stories I did for Through My Dog's Eyes.

"I always thought that one day I was going to have a band with my friend
Guillermo, then when Lucio realized that he was forced to abandon the band,
we both agreed that he was the right person to call to properly continue the
activity of Ephel Duath. We are already working so hard, that I didn't have
the time to realize how excited I am to start this new adventure... What I
know is that I'm really, really happy and genuinely trusting for the future
of my life, and my band."

New vocalist GUILLERMO is a professional poker player and the band even plan
to finance some future tours through playing poker.

GUILLERMO comments: "I've been in the Italian extreme metal scene since
1992. For 15 years I've been the lead singer of Mothercare, one of the most
important Italian underground extreme metal bands (boasting collaborations
with Napalm Death and Nasum). I met Davide in 2002 when we both lived in
Venice. He's been my dearest friend since then. We often tried to do
something together, but our roads always went in different directions. Now
it seems our roads have finally become one.

"2 months ago I left Mothercare because of internal contrasts and I felt
like my life was over. 2 weeks ago Davide told me that Lucio was going to
quit and asked me to become Ephel Duath's new singer. A new life started.
Lucio is a great performer and has been a great partner for Davide; I'm
honored to be his heir and I'm insanely excited about being in a band that I
always considered one of the most innovative and original in today's music.
In my "regular" life I am a poker journalist and a professional poker
player. Since 2006 I'm the editor in chief of Poker Sportivo, the main
Italian poker magazine. I live now in Verona but I'm often touring Europe
to follow all major poker tournaments. I've got a blog where I write about
my poker life, cinema, music, creative writing and other stuff."

Check out GUILLERMO's blog at http://manglewax.blogspot.com

LUCIANO LORUSSO GEORGE, vocalist for Ephel Duath since 2003's THE PAINTERS
PALETTE, was forced to leave the band for economic and personal reasons.
EPHEL DUATH have always been a band of coincidence and change, constantly
evolving, and as fate would have it, after recording an album about a dog,
LUCIANO has become a full-time dog groomer - the irony of which has not been
lost on main man DAVIDE.

DAVIDE states: "Lucio is together with me the guy who has always believed
most in this band so far. The news about his departure has been shocking,
especially for him as he had no choice - and he never thought about his life
without the band. I'm so sad he's no longer part of this project,
especially after all the work he's put into Through My Dog's Eyes. Ephel
Duath has always tried to surmount any obstacles put in its path and this is
probably one of the most difficult we've ever faced, but we will continue
because challenges are the roots of this band and it's what makes us
stronger. And after recording an album about a dog, who can fault fate with
this twist they've laid upon us?"

THROUGH MY DOG'S EYES is due to be released by Earache Records on January
26th, 2009. Check out a promo picture for the album at
http://tinyurl.com/69afvw


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

EARACHE ARTISTS SHOW THEIR THANKS

As tradition goes, we in America have once again come to that time of
the year where those of us fortunate enough get to huddle together
with family and friends over a delicious turkey carcass (or tofurkey,
turducken, chicken - whatever floats your boat) and say thanks for all
that we have been grateful for in the past year.

Those of us in the EARACHE family might exude more metal than Iron
Man, but that doesn't mean we can't stop and give thanks to that which
we feel made us better, stronger and made our lives more meaningful
over the past year.

Here's what some of our artists have been thankful for in 2008:

ORDER OF ENNEAD guitarist/vocalist, Kevin Quirion - "I'm thankful for
the opportunity to bring our music to the masses."

OCEANO guitarist, Andrew Mikhail - "I'm thankful for my life being as
hard as it is/was, without it I wouldn't have been as strong as I am
today"

BONDED BY BLOOD vocalist, Jose "Aladdin" Barrales - "I'm thankful for
family"

MUNICIPAL WASTE vocalist, Tony Foresta - "I'm thankful I get to watch
football on Thursday."

CAULDRON vocalist, Jason Decay - "I'm thankful I'm not crippled."

When even a Canadian citizen like Jason Decay can still be thankful
for something a month after his country's Thanksgiving occurred, it
goes to show that giving thanks is not only a pretty metal thing to
do, but it is also a good feeling felt worldwide. For something even
more metal, though, check out EARACHE's newest special release,
WORLDWIDE METAL.

Celebrating the diversity of metal in all of its forms, WORLDWIDE
METAL is
the ultimate collection of the fastest, heaviest and most brutal metal
tracks to rock this planet. Consisting of 5 CDs of pure metal mayhem
plus a
fully playable PC game - all for the price of one CD - this collection
boasts over 80 tracks from both old school favourites and some of the
best
new talents to hit the scene.

The 5 CDs are split into territories according to artists and include
USA (2
discs, featuring DEICIDE, MORBID ANGEL, MUNICIPAL WASTE, BONDED BY
BLOOD and
more), UK (featuring CARCASS, NAPALM DEATH, CATHEDRAL, IRON MONKEY,
AKERCOCKE, EVILE, GAMA BOMB and more), Europe (featuring VADER,
DECAPITATED,
LINEA 77, EPHEL DUATH and more) and Scandinavia (featuring AT THE GATES,
ENTOMBED, THE HAUNTED, MORTIIS, CULT OF LUNA and more). WORLDWIDE METAL
also marks the Earache debuts of IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION, THE BOY WILL
DROWN and OCEANO.

On top of over 5 hours of extreme metal on 5 CDs, WORLDWIDE METAL also
includes a fully playable PC version of "Earache Extreme Metal Racing"!
Originally released on the PlayStation 2 games console, "Earache Extreme
Metal Racing" blasts its way onto PC for the first time and remains the
first and only death metal-themed computer game. In this full game, ten
Earache bands race their vehicles in a gruesome fight for supremacy.
One or
two players crush and kill their way through totally twisted
racetracks to
the soundtrack of 3 hours of ear-splitting death metal and grindcore,
with
rare video clips included as unlockable bonus content.

With this killer collection of 5 CDs plus a PC game being sold for the
price
of just one CD, WORLDWIDE METAL is the perfect purchase for any
collector or
newcomer and is an ideal Christmas present for any self-respecting
metalhead. WORLDWIDE METAL is available in Europe now from all good
music
retailers or from the Earache European Webstore at
http://www.earacheshop.com/store/newreleases.html and will soon be
available as a special import item from the EARACHE U.S. Webstore http://earachestore.com/store/

Check out a picture of this great value boxset at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/WWMetalBoxsetAd.jpg

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION - ANOTHER NEW TRACK AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING

Fast-rising British death metallers IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION, who recently
finished recording their debut album, OF WINTER BORN, have uploaded another
brand new track to their MySpace page for streaming.

Check out some brand new album artwork and the pummelling new title track,
"Of Winter Born", along with another recently uploaded new track, "Deeds Of
Days Long Gone" at http://www.myspace.com/ignominiousincarceration

OF WINTER BORN, IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION's debut album was recorded with
producer SCOTT ATKINS (GAMA BOMB, SYLOSIS) at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk,
UK and is due to be released by Earache Records in February 2009.

The track listing for OF WINTER BORN is as follows:

01. Avarice
02. Deeds Of Days Long Gone
03. Elegance In Aggression
04. Saviour
05. Of Winter Born
06. Solitude
07. Dynasty Damnation
08. Tide Of Pestilence
09. In The Face Of Absolution
10. Elusion Of Mortality

Catch IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION out on the road on their current European
tour with CRYPTOPSY, BENEATH THE MASSACRE and TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED at the
following shows:

26 Nov 2008 - Aarau, Switzerland - Kiff
27 Nov 2008 - Utrecht, Holland - Helling
28 Nov 2008 - Hasselt, Belgium - Muziek-o-droom
29 Nov 2008 - Peterborough, UK - The Park
30 Nov 2008 - Birmingham, UK - Barfly
01 Dec 2008 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
02 Dec 2008 - London, UK - Underworld
03 Dec 2008 - Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks
04 Dec 2008 - Newport, UK - TJ's
05 Dec 2008 - Plymouth, UK - White Rabbit
06 Dec 2008 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino (w/ ENTOMBED)
08 Dec 2008 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Mephisto
09 Dec 2008 - Madrid, Spain - Sala Caracol
10 Dec 2008 - Durango, Spain - Plateruena Kafe Antzoki
11 Dec 2008 - Toulouse, France - Havana Cafe (w/ ENTOMBED)
12 Dec 2008 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Stadtmitte
13 Dec 2008 - Essen, Germany - Turock

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION are also set to perform at Earache's free "Death
Before Christmas" party on 18th December in Nottingham, UK along with
labelmates OCEANO and THE BOY WILL DROWN. For more information including
how to get free entry, head to http://www.earache.com/party

For more IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/ignominiousincarceration


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

EVILE - 'ENTER THE GRAVE' REDUX NOW AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE

To celebrate a year since its original release, UK thrashers EVILE's
ripping
debut album ENTER THE GRAVE has been reissued as a special redux
edition and is now available worldwide!

This limited edition version of EVILE's FLEMMING RASMUSSEN-produced
(METALLICA) modern thrash masterpiece features the album housed in a
special
slipcase, and includes three bonus tracks, an ENTER THE GRAVE patch, a
guitar pick and a DVD. Clocking in at 2 hours, this exclusive DVD
features
the band playing the entire ENTER THE GRAVE album live in rehearsal,
plus
live footage from the band's European tour with MEGADETH, extensive band
interviews and behind-the-scenes footage of the band on the road!

Have a peek at the killer-value ENTER THE GRAVE redux edition package at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/EvileReduxAd2.jpg

EVILE's ENTER THE GRAVE redux edition is out now worldwide and is
available
at all good music retailers, or can be purchased from the EARACHE
RECORDS
European Webstore at http://earacheshop.com/store/evile.html and the
EARACHE U.S. Webstore at http://www.earachestore.com/store/product360.html

EVILE guitarist Ol Drake fractured his jaw last week after the band's
show in Rotterdam, Netherlands supporting SATYRICON.

Ol wrote a blog to update everyone on his situation on EVILE's MySpace
page:

"hello from my bed.

thank you for all the get well messages (even the guy who said we
suck, you rule).

want to start by saying a HUGE sorry to all the people wanting to see
us play on the Satyricon tour, I couldn't be more pissed off. I'm the
first person to oppose cancelling any gig or tour, unless it's
completely necessary. My first worry wasn't even for my health, it was
for the tour... And that my beard would be ok.

I literally can't stand up for longer than 5 minutes or I just feel
like going back down (took 4 goes to get the X-ray done). I did a
highly medical thing called "lose blood". I wish I could have carried
on the tour. No energy at all

Will get myself checked but I think I pretty much know why it happened:

During the Canada tour i developed a really bad cold/infection (which
Ben caught, putting him in hospital on our return), it got worse when
we got home. It developed into a URTI (Upper Respiratory Tracht
Infection) so I was put on medication for that. My system was pretty
low but I carried on anyway.

With the long drives on this tour, and the vast boredom between shows,
I basically slept all the time. When it came to eating, we didn't have
much food but I ate what I could that we were given by venues. On top
of that we didn't have too much money to buy food (most of it going to
lots of petrol) so I was basically not eating enough. I've done enough
gigs and tours and not eaten a lot, and physically got by, as the
shows themselves are usually good excersise. But I think this time it
just caught up with me at a bad time and said "you hit the floor now".
I've broken one side of the top of my jaw, detaching a bone which
holds the muscle in place. Therefore the muscle is pulling my jaw up
on one side. I sound like Stephen Hawking when I talk. Also a bone
deep gash on my chin.

I will have to just get myself into good health, as this was basically
my own fault.

so again, huge apologies to our fans, Satyricon + Crew (thankyou for
being cool with us!) and Zonaria."

For more info on the incident and Ol's blow by blow description of
what happened, go to EVILE's MySpace
page: http://www.myspace.com/evileuk

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

Monday, November 24, 2008

OCEANO - UPDATED "SEASONS BEATINGS" TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED

In OCEANO's world, there's no such thing as being "naughty or nice."
Everyone is just as "naughty" as the next and everyone deserves a
"Season's Beating." Come see Chicago's number 1 deathcore pulverizers
alongside SUFFOKATE and THE BREATHING PROCESS as they hit the road on
the Seasons Beatings tour.

OCEANO "SEASON'S BEATINGS" TOUR w/ SUFFOKATE & THE BREATHING PROCESS
29 Nov 2008 The Green Turtle - Whittier, California
30 Nov 2008 The Cobalt Cafe - Canoga Park, California
01 Dec 2008 The Lab - Oxnard, California (OCEANO only)
02 Dec 2008 Chryo Arts Venue - Tempe, Arizona*
03 Dec 2008 The Compound - Albuquerque, New Mexico
04 Dec 2008 American Legion Hall 169 - Wichita Falls, Texas
05 Dec 2008 Billiards Blue Room - Springfield, Missouri*
06 Dec 2008 Cactus Jacks - Belton, Missouri
07 Dec 2008 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, Iowa
08 Dec 2008 Lake Station Eagles Club - Lake Station, Indiana
09 Dec 2008 I Lounge - Pontiac, Michigan*
10 Dec 2008 Chenga 57 Indoor Skate Park - Lorain, Ohio
11 Dec 2008 Giorgio's Banquet Hall - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania*
13 Dec 2008 Plan B - Danville, Virginia
14 Dec 2008 Lucky's - Wilmington, North Carolina

* denotes an updated tour date

OCEANO recently debuted 2 brand new tracks on their official MySpace
page as a preview for their upcoming March 2009 debut, DEPTHS. Both
"District of Misery" and "Fractured Flames, Scattered Flesh" were
played over 17,000 times in less than 24 hours after the tracks were
posted on November 14th. Ever since then, the band has been averaging
5,000 plays a day on their MySpace player with a current total of
1,226,905. Good numbers, but for Chicago's deathcore heavyweights,
"good" is never enough. Unless you want OCEANO to hunt you down and
force you to listen to the new tracks, we suggest you go listen to
them right away at http://www.myspace.com/xoceano

OCEANO's debut album, DEPTHS was recorded with producer JOEY STURGIS
(THE
DEVIL WEARS PRADA, MY CHILDREN MY BRIDE) at The Foundation Studios in
Connersville, Indiana, and will feature artwork from COLIN MARKS
(STRAPPING
YOUNG LAD, ABORTED, WHITECHAPEL).

Due to be released in March of 2009, DEPTHS contains 13 tracks of the
angriest deathcore cuts ever committed to record, and includes a limited
edition bonus DVD. The track listing for DEPTHS is as follows:

01. Descent
02. Inhuman Affliction
03. Empathy For Leviathan
04. Plague Campaign
05. Fractured Frames, Scattered Flesh
06. Disgust For Your Kind
07. Depths
08. District Of Misery
09. With Legions
10. Slaughtered Like Swine
11. A Mandatory Sacrifice
12. Samael The Destroyer
13. Abysm

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

"WORLDWIDE METAL" MEGA-VALUE BOXSET OUT NOW IN EUROPE

WORLDWIDE METAL, the mega-value collection of some of the best metal from
around the world is out now in Europe.

Celebrating the diversity of metal in all of its forms, WORLDWIDE METAL is
the ultimate collection of the fastest, heaviest and most brutal metal
tracks to rock this planet. Consisting of 5 CDs of pure metal mayhem plus a
fully playable PC game - all for the price of one CD - this collection
boasts over 80 tracks from both old school favourites and some of the best
new talents to hit the scene.

The 5 CDs are split into territories according to artists and include USA (2
discs, featuring DEICIDE, MORBID ANGEL, MUNICIPAL WASTE, BONDED BY BLOOD and
more), UK (featuring CARCASS, NAPALM DEATH, CATHEDRAL, IRON MONKEY,
AKERCOCKE, EVILE, GAMA BOMB and more), Europe (featuring VADER, DECAPITATED,
LINEA 77, EPHEL DUATH and more) and Scandinavia (featuring AT THE GATES,
ENTOMBED, THE HAUNTED, MORTIIS, CULT OF LUNA and more). WORLDWIDE METAL
also marks the Earache debuts of IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION, THE BOY WILL
DROWN and OCEANO.

On top of over 5 hours of extreme metal on 5 CDs, WORLDWIDE METAL also
includes a fully playable PC version of "Earache Extreme Metal Racing"!
Originally released on the PlayStation 2 games console, "Earache Extreme
Metal Racing" blasts its way onto PC for the first time and remains the
first and only death metal-themed computer game. In this full game, ten
Earache bands race their vehicles in a gruesome fight for supremacy. One or
two players crush and kill their way through totally twisted racetracks to
the soundtrack of 3 hours of ear-splitting death metal and grindcore, with
rare video clips included as unlockable bonus content.

With this killer collection of 5 CDs plus a PC game being sold for the price
of just one CD, WORLDWIDE METAL is the perfect purchase for any collector or
newcomer and is an ideal Christmas present for any self-respecting
metalhead. WORLDWIDE METAL is available in Europe now from all good music
retailers or from the Earache European Webstore at
http://www.earacheshop.com/store/newreleases.html

Check out a picture of this great value boxset at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/WWMetalBoxsetAd.jpg


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

Friday, November 21, 2008

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION - NEW TRACK AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING

Fast-rising British death metallers IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION recently
finished recording their highly anticipated debut album, OF WINTER BORN, and
have made a brand new track from the album available to stream at their
MySpace page, which has also been updated with brand new album artwork.

Prepare yourself for the forthcoming brutality by listening to the new
track, "Deeds Of Days Long Gone" at
http://www.myspace.com/ignominiousincarceration

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION's debut album, OF WINTER BORN was recorded with
producer SCOTT ATKINS (GAMA BOMB, SYLOSIS) at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk,
UK, and is due to be released by Earache Records in February 2009.

The track listing for OF WINTER BORN is as follows:

01. Avarice
02. Deeds Of Days Long Gone
03. Elegance In Aggression
04. Saviour
05. Of Winter Born
06. Solitude
07. Dynasty Damnation
08. Tide Of Pestilence
09. In The Face Of Absolution
10. Elusion Of Mortality

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION recently kicked off a European tour with
CRYPTOPSY, BENEATH THE MASSACRE and TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED. Catch them live
at the following shows:

21 Nov 2008 - Wien, Austria - Viper Room
22 Nov 2008 - Misano Adriatica, Italy - Boulevard Music Club
23 Nov 2008 - Rome, Italy - Circolo Degli Artisti
25 Nov 2008 - Munchen, Germany - Feierwerk
26 Nov 2008 - Aarau, Switzerland - Kiff
27 Nov 2008 - Utrecht, Holland - Helling
28 Nov 2008 - Hasselt, Belgium - Muziek-o-droom
29 Nov 2008 - Peterborough, UK - The Park
30 Nov 2008 - Birmingham, UK - Barfly
01 Dec 2008 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
02 Dec 2008 - London, UK - Underworld
03 Dec 2008 - Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks
04 Dec 2008 - Newport, UK - TJ's
05 Dec 2008 - Plymouth, UK - White Rabbit
06 Dec 2008 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino (w/ ENTOMBED)
08 Dec 2008 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Mephisto
09 Dec 2008 - Madrid, Spain - Sala Caracol
10 Dec 2008 - Durango, Spain - Plateruena Kafe Antzoki
11 Dec 2008 - Toulouse, France - Havana Cafe (w/ ENTOMBED)
12 Dec 2008 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Stadtmitte
13 Dec 2008 - Essen, Germany - Turock

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION will also be performing at Earache's free "Death
Before Christmas" party on 18th December in Nottingham, UK, along with
labelmates OCEANO and THE BOY WILL DROWN. For information on how to get
tickets, check out the flyer at http://www.earache.com/party

For more IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/ignominiousincarceration


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(212)840 9090

Thursday, November 20, 2008

EVILE LEAD GUITARIST OL DRAKE FRACTURES JAW, BAND LEAVE TOUR

OL DRAKE, lead guitarist of UK thrashers EVILE fractured his jaw last night
after the band's show in Rotterdam, Netherlands supporting SATYRICON.

EVILE frontman MATT DRAKE comments:

"Ol collapsed last night and fractured his jaw and split his chin on the
ground. Luckily his beard absorbed some of the blow. He's been in hospital
and had X-rays and been stitched up, but he's unable to play - he can't
really move - he's a mess. Ol doesn't drink, it seems to be some medical
problem that's being investigated. They did an ECG and we're awaiting
results. Unfortunately we're having to pull out of the tour to get home to
the UK where Ol can recuperate and have some follow-up tests.

"We apologise to all our fans and to anyone planning to see us at the shows.
As you can imagine we're devastated we can't play, but Ol's health comes
first and that's currently our priority. We will update our fans through
the MySpace with news when we're back home. We won't be on any of the
Satyricon tour from today."

EVILE plan to resume touring duties in 2009. Keep up-to-date with news on
OL DRAKE's condition by checking for updates on the band's MySpace page at
http://www.myspace.com/evileuk


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone - +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone - +1(212)840 9090

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

ORDER OF ENNEAD ADDED TO WINTERFEST 2009

ORDER OF ENNEAD has been added to the lineup of Winterfest 2009, a
European tour that also features the likes of DECIDE, VADER, SAMAEL,
DEVIAN and THE AMENTA.

Having teamed up with DEICIDE for a few special one-off dates all
across the world, ORDER OF ENNEAD is now gearing up for a full scale
European assault that will begin in January 2009. The band who counts
DEICIDE's Steve Asheim, Jack Owen and Kevin Quirion among their ranks
are excited to bring their uniquely introspective blend of black and
death metal to their European fans every night of the tour.

ORDER OF ENNEAD guitarist/vocalist Kevin Quirion commented on the
band's participation in Winterfest 2009:

"ORDER OF ENNEAD is very excited to be added to this tour. The line-up
is pretty killer and we can't wait to check out the other bands. We
are even trying to add an extra week of dates while we are over there
so look out for those soon."

Catch ORDER OF ENNEAD alongside DEICIDE, VADER, SAMAEL, DEVIAN and THE
AMENTA during these dates of Winterfest 2009:

08.01.2009 HOL Tilburg / O13
09.01.2009 HOL Haarlem / Patronaat
10.01.2009 BEL Vosselaar / Biebob
11.01.2009 FR Paris / Locomotive
12.01.2009 FR Lyon / CCO Villeurbane
13.01.2009 LU Esch/Alzette / Rockhal
14.01.2009 GER Stuttgart / Ika-Longhorn
15.01.2009 GER Frankfurt / Batschkapp
16.01.2009 GER Bochum / Matrix
17.01.2009 CH Erstfeld / Transilvania Live
18.01.2009 ITA Milan / Rolling Stone
19.01.2009 A Worgl / Komma
20.01.2009 SK Bratislava / DK Dubravka
21.01.2009 POL Katowice / Mega Club
22.01.2009 POL Warsaw / Progresja

For the latest info on Winterfest 2009, go to http://www.massive-music.pl

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album was recorded at Audio Hammer
Studios in Sanford, Florida with MARK LEWIS (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, BURY
YOUR DEAD), and consists of 11 tracks of blasting death metal
intensity, mixed with touches of black metal melodrama.

Frantk Magazine describes ORDER OF ENNEAD as "...a new type of extreme
music with different elements of death, black, thrash metal all thrown
into one big ball of bloody fury."

Metal Hammer calls the record "instantly gripping."

ORDER OF ENNEAD is now out worldwide and is available as a regular
edition CD, or as a limited edition CD featuring a bonus DVD with
exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. It is available NOW at all finer
music retailers, the EARACHE US Webstore (http://www.earachestore.com/store/product364.html
) and the EARACHE UK Webstore (http://www.earacheshop.com/store/orderofennead.html
).

ORDER OF ENNEAD bassist, Scott Patrick has posted an exclusive clip of
the band playing the song "Dismantling an Empire" on his YouTube page.
Watch ORDER OF ENNEAD perform the song at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPb9CYCuUVE

Read Beyond The Dark Horizon's full interview with ORDER OF ENNEAD's
Kevin Quirion at http://www.beyondthedarkhorizon.com/orderofennead_november2008.html

Get all the latest ORDER OF ENNEAD news, photos and videos at
http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

GAMA BOMB CONFIRMED FOR OVERKILL'S "KILLFEST" TOUR

Irish thrash maniacs GAMA BOMB have been confirmed to join thrash metal
legends OVERKILL for their European Killfest Tour 2009.

After their recent Thrashing Like A Maniac European tour with LA shredders
BONDED BY BLOOD, on which the bands tore their way through eleven countries
and travelled 40,000 miles, GAMA BOMB are now preparing to thrash their way
through Europe again, this time with OVERKILL, EXODUS and TORTURE SQUAD, in
a tour that promises to bring together the best of the old-school and the
fastest of the new breed.

This is THE tour of 2009 that no self-respecting thrasher should miss out
on, so catch GAMA BOMB, OVERKILL, EXODUS and TORTURE SQUAD at the following
shows:

20.02.2009 UK London - Carling Islington Academy
21.02.2009 NL Uden - De Pul
22.02.2009 NL Enschede - Atak
23.02.2009 GER Aschaffenburg - Colos Saal
24.02.2009 GER Hamburg - Markthalle
25.02.2009 GER Bochum - Zeche
27.02.2009 ESP Barcelona - Bikini
28.02.2009 ESP Madrid - Sala Live
01.03.2009 ESP Alicante - Nave 8
03.03.2009 SWI Pratteln - Z7
04.03.2009 ITA Milano - Rolling Stone
05.03.2009 GER Augsburg - Spectrum
06.03.2009 CZ Zlin - Metalmania Festival

Check out the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/GBKillfest.jpg

GAMA BOMB are also set to appear on the upcoming WORLDWIDE METAL
compilation, the ultimate collection of the fastest, heaviest and most
brutal metal tracks to rock this planet. Offering 5 CDs of pure metal
mayhem, plus a fully playable "Earache Extreme Metal Racing" PC game - all
for the price of one CD - this collection consists of over 5 hours and 80
tracks from some of the most legendary and inspirational bands of all time,
as well some of the best new talents to hit the scene.

Due to be released on 24th November, WORLDWIDE METAL is the perfect purchase
for any collector and an ideal Christmas present for any metalhead. Order
your copy now at http://earacheshop.com/store/newreleases.html

For more GAMA BOMB news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/gamabomb


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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

ORDER OF ENNEAD - NEW INTERVIEW WITH BEYOND THE DARK HORIZON

ORDER OF ENNEAD guitarist/vocalist Kevin Quirion was recently
interviewed by Beyond The Dark Horizon about the band's self-titled
debut which was released last week worldwide. Amongst other topics
discussed in the interview, Quirion touches upon touring plans, his
passions, a 2nd ORDER OF ENNEAD album and why the band's lyrics are so
refreshingly introspective:

"You can't go wrong if you write what you know. If I wrote evil or
violent lyrics it wouldn't be genuine. I'm not evil, angry, violent or
abusive. I'm very mellow, have a silly sense of humor and just going
through life looking for answers. In this way, these lyrics are more
realistic on a personal note. I've never killed someone so I wouldn't
write about about killing someone. I don't have a problem with being
productive and positive. If that's not "true" metal blah blah blah
then that's fine with me. Stop with the whining and don't be so
concerned with what other people are doing."

Read Beyond The Dark Horizon's full interview with ORDER OF ENNEAD's
Kevin Quirion at http://www.beyondthedarkhorizon.com/orderofennead_november2008.html

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album was recorded at Audio Hammer
Studios in Sanford, Florida with MARK LEWIS (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, BURY
YOUR DEAD), and consists of 11 tracks of blasting death metal intensity,
mixed with touches of black metal melodrama.

Frantk Magazine describes ORDER OF ENNEAD as "...a new type of extreme
music with different elements of death, black, thrash metal all thrown
into one big ball of bloody fury."

Metal Hammer calls the record "instantly gripping."

ORDER OF ENNEAD is out now in Europe and is available as a regular
edition CD, or as a limited edition CD featuring a bonus DVD with
exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. It is available NOW at all finer
U.S. music retailers, and the EARACHE U.S. Webstore at http://www.earachestore.com/store/product364.html

ORDER OF ENNEAD bassist, Scott Patrick has posted an exclusive clip of
the band playing the song "Dismantling an Empire" on his YouTube page.
Watch ORDER OF ENNEAD perform the song at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPb9CYCuUVE

Get all the latest ORDER OF ENNEAD news, photos and videos at
http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

Monday, November 17, 2008

MUNICIPAL WASTE - VOTE "SADISTIC MAGICIAN" ONTO HEADBANGERS BALL'S BEST VIDEOS OF 2008

So you voted for change...now what? For those of you who still quite
can't rid of your voting hangover, cure it by voting for something
even bigger - your right to drink beer, thrash and get fucked up!

MTV's Headbangers Ball is doing their year-end poll for "Best Videos
of 2008," and MUNICIPAL WASTE's mind-bendingly fun video for "Sadistic
Magician" is one of the nominees.

From now to December 15th, go to www.hbb.mtv2.com and vote for
MUNICIPAL WASTE - "Sadistic Magician." as one of the Best Videos of
2008. You can vote as many times as you like, so vote early and vote
often. Drunk voting is also encouraged.

If the video is one of the winners, it will be aired with all of
2008's best on a very special year end episode of Headbangers Ball on
December 20th at 2am and headbangersblog.com.

Filmed at the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant in Playa del Ray,
California,
the "Sadistic Magician" video was directed by Jeff Speed of 1134 Films
and
produced by Carolyn Vye of The Vault LA and features MUNICIPAL WASTE
doing
what they best - thrashing it up and laying waste to everything around
them!

Director Jeff Speed comments on the video: "Humor, horror, metal and
mayhem
have always been a winning combination. It's 80's throwback to the
fullest -
back when videos were fun and the music was still dangerous. MUNICIPAL
WASTE is the perfect band for it because this is exactly who they are
- no bullshit."

Watch "Sadistic Magician" at http://www.mtv.com/videos/municipal-waste/254577/sadistic-magician.jhtml

Catch MUNICIPAL WASTE live at these dates:

11/23 Rock and Roll Holtel Washington D.C., Washington DC
11/24 The National Richmond, Virginia (w/LAMB OF GOD)

For the latest dates, news, info and more, FACE THE WASTE at
http://myspace.com/municipalwaste

MUNICIPAL WASTE - THE ART OF PARTYING is available NOW from the
EARACHE U.S.
Webstore: http://www.earachestore.com/store/product21.html

http://www.facethewaste.com

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

Friday, November 14, 2008

OCEANO - TWO NEW TRACKS AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING

Chicago deathcore heavyweights OCEANO have just finished recording their
highly anticipated debut album, DEPTHS, and have posted two brand new tracks
on their MySpace page to give you a taste of the brutality to come.

Pulverise your eardrums with the two new tracks, "District Of Misery" and
"Fractured Frames, Scattered Flesh", available for streaming now at
http://www.myspace.com/xoceano

OCEANO's debut album, DEPTHS was recorded with producer JOEY STURGIS (THE
DEVIL WEARS PRADA, MY CHILDREN MY BRIDE) at The Foundation Studios in
Connersville, Indiana, and will feature artwork from COLIN MARKS (STRAPPING
YOUNG LAD, ABORTED, WHITECHAPEL).

Due to be released in March of 2009, DEPTHS contains 13 tracks of the
angriest deathcore cuts ever committed to record, and includes a limited
edition bonus DVD. The track listing for DEPTHS is as follows:

01. Descent
02. Inhuman Affliction
03. Empathy For Leviathan
04. Plague Campaign
05. Fractured Frames, Scattered Flesh
06. Disgust For Your Kind
07. Depths
08. District Of Misery
09. With Legions
10. Slaughtered Like Swine
11. A Mandatory Sacrifice
12. Samael The Destroyer
13. Abysm

OCEANO have just kicked off a U.S. tour which will last for most of
November, after which the band will be heading straight back out on the
"Seasons Beatings" tour with SUFFOKATE and THE BREATHING PROCESS. Catch
OCEANO live at the following shows:

OCEANO
07 Nov 2008 The Boiler Room - Chicago, Illinois
08 Nov 2008 The Wesley Hall - Jackson, Michigan
09 Nov 2008 Palos Hills, Illinois
14 Nov 2008 Just For Fun Roller Rink - Mchenry, Illinois
15 Nov 2008 Blacksheep Café - Springfield, Illinois
16 Nov 2008 The Creepy Crawl - St. Louis, Missouri
17 Nov 2008 The Pig - Indendence, Missouri
18 Nov 2008 Boy Scout Cabin - Fulton, Missouri
19 Nov 2008 The Pinkeye - Tulsa, Oklahoma
20 Nov 2008 The Java Junction - Houston, Texas
22 Nov 2008 The Spot - El Paso, Texas
23 Nov 2008 Chyro Arts Venue - Scottsdale, Arizona
25 Nov 2008 The Tudor Pub - South Lake Tahoe, California

OCEANO "SEASON'S BEATINGS" TOUR w/ SUFFOKATE & THE BREATHING PROCESS
29 Nov 2008 The Green Turtle - Whittier, California
30 Nov 2008 The Cobalt Cafe - Canoga Park, California
01 Dec 2008 The Lab - Oxnard, California (OCEANO only)
02 Dec 2008 The Sets - Tempe, Arizona
03 Dec 2008 The Compound - Albuquerque, New Mexico
04 Dec 2008 American Legion Hall 169 - Wichita Falls, Texas
06 Dec 2008 Cactus Jacks - Belton, Missouri
07 Dec 2008 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, Iowa
08 Dec 2008 Lake Station Eagles Club - Lake Station, Indiana
09 Dec 2008 The Ritz - Warren, Michigan
10 Dec 2008 Chenga 57 Indoor Skate Park - Lorain, Ohio
13 Dec 2008 Plan B - Danville, Virginia
14 Dec 2008 Lucky's - Wilmington, North Carolina

For more OCEANO news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/xoceano


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NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

Thursday, November 13, 2008

OCEANO GUITARIST, ANDREW MIKHAIL CHANNELS ANGER AND "SLEEP-GUITARS" WHILE RECORDING "DEPTHS"

Andrew Mikhail, guitarist of Chicago, IL deathcore outfit, OCEANO
recently took some time out from the band's road trip to recall some
of the more memorable moments that took place at The Foundation
Studios in Connersville, IN, where the band recorded their debut
album, DEPTHS.

"Our biggest challenge was to find a way to channel all of our anger
and animosity we bring to the table out on stage and bring it into the
studio so we can make the heaviest, most bad ass album we know how to
make." While some bands stretch for inspiration in the studio, all
Mikhail and the rest of OCEANO had to do was look at their
surroundings. "We were in the middle of nowhere with no mental or
physical escape from your tasks, stuck in a small room for too long
having to do the same things over and over again until you have to
sleep and then wake up to repeat everything the next day - and
nevermind if you actually fucked up a part because that would just
make the process more excruciating."

Despite the frustrations, the band always knows how to turn a negative
into a positive: "The monotony of it all was what got to us. No matter
how much you love what you do, everyone has a breaking point. We're
just lucky that we know how to elevate our performances by channeling
our anger into them. In the end, being cooped up was a good thing."

OCEANO's frustration is their inspiration, however both can take their
toll so the band had to find a way to stay at the top of their game
"We needed a way to keep our energy up - things got pretty intense;"
said Mikhail. "After the drums were done, we alternated days where
we'd record 3 songs on guitar and bass, then have Adam (Warren, OCEANO
vocalist) go do 3 songs the next day. We'd keep doing that until we
had everything done and over with. Doing it like that helped us all
stay fresh."

Things didn't always go as planned, as the imposing OCEANO guitarist
recalls. "We'd be up doing recording sessions 'til 2-3 in the morning
each day and sometimes it'd catch up to you. I actually fell asleep
recording the breakdown to the last track on the record and it's still
there." One might wonder how an artist can play while sleeping, let
alone play well while sleeping, but as Mikhail explains; "It wouldn't
be on the record if it didn't sound good. I had my head slumped over,
I was almost drooling, but i still felt what I had to play and it came
out good enough to keep."

You can hear all of OCEANO's full animosity and Andrew Mikhail's
lessons in sleep-guitaring when the band's debut album, DEPTHS hits
stores in March 2009.

OCEANO's debut album, DEPTHS was recorded with producer JOEY STURGIS
(THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, MY CHILDREN MY BRIDE) at The Foundation
Studios in Connersville, Indiana, and will feature artwork from COLIN
MARKS (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ABORTED, WHITECHAPEL).

Due to be released in March of 2009, DEPTHS contains 13 tracks of the
angriest deathcore cuts ever committed to record, and includes a limited
edition bonus DVD. The track listing for DEPTHS is as follows:

01. Descent
02. Inhuman Affliction
03. Empathy For Leviathan
04. Plague Campaign
05. Fractured Frames, Scattered Flesh
06. Disgust For Your Kind
07. Depths
08. District Of Misery
09. With Legions
10. Slaughtered Like Swine
11. A Mandatory Sacrifice
12. Samael The Destroyer
13. Abysm

OCEANO have just kicked off a U.S. tour which will last for most of
November, after which the band will be heading straight back out on the
"Seasons Beatings" tour with SUFFOKATE and THE BREATHING PROCESS.
Catch OCEANO live at the following shows:

OCEANO
14 Nov 2008 Just For Fun Roller Rink - Mchenry, Illinois
15 Nov 2008 Blacksheep Café - Springfield, Illinois
16 Nov 2008 The Creepy Crawl - St. Louis, Missouri
17 Nov 2008 The Pig - Indendence, Missouri
18 Nov 2008 Boy Scout Cabin - Fulton, Missouri
19 Nov 2008 The Pinkeye - Tulsa, Oklahoma
20 Nov 2008 The Java Junction - Houston, Texas
22 Nov 2008 The Spot - El Paso, Texas
23 Nov 2008 Chyro Arts Venue - Scottsdale, Arizona
25 Nov 2008 The Tudor Pub - South Lake Tahoe, California

OCEANO "SEASON'S BEATINGS" TOUR w/ SUFFOKATE & THE BREATHING PROCESS
29 Nov 2008 The Green Turtle - Whittier, California
30 Nov 2008 The Cobalt Cafe - Canoga Park, California
01 Dec 2008 The Lab - Oxnard, California (OCEANO only)
02 Dec 2008 The Sets - Tempe, Arizona
03 Dec 2008 The Compound - Albuquerque, New Mexico
04 Dec 2008 American Legion Hall 169 - Wichita Falls, Texas
06 Dec 2008 Cactus Jacks - Belton, Missouri
07 Dec 2008 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, Iowa
08 Dec 2008 Lake Station Eagles Club - Lake Station, Indiana
09 Dec 2008 The Ritz - Warren, Michigan
10 Dec 2008 Chenga 57 Indoor Skate Park - Lorain, Ohio
13 Dec 2008 Plan B - Danville, Virginia
14 Dec 2008 Lucky's - Wilmington, North Carolina

For more OCEANO news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/xoceano

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

"WORLDWIDE METAL" MEGA-VALUE BOXSET TO BE RELEASED

In recognition of a music genre that has spawned some of the most original
and talented bands hailing from every corner of the globe, Earache Records
is proud to announce the release of WORLDWIDE METAL on November 24th.

Celebrating the diversity of metal in all of its forms, WORLDWIDE METAL is
the ultimate collection of the fastest, heaviest and most brutal metal
tracks to rock this planet. Offering 5 CDs of pure metal mayhem plus a
fully playable PC game - all for the price of one CD - this collection
consists of over 80 tracks from some of the most legendary and inspirational
bands of all time.

WORLDWIDE METAL includes both old school favourites and some of the best new
talents to hit the scene. The 5 CDs are split into territories according to
artists and include USA (2 discs, featuring DEICIDE, MORBID ANGEL, MUNICIPAL
WASTE, BONDED BY BLOOD and more), UK (featuring CARCASS, NAPALM DEATH,
CATHEDRAL, IRON MONKEY, AKERCOCKE, EVILE, GAMA BOMB and more), Europe
(featuring VADER, DECAPITATED, LINEA 77, EPHEL DUATH and more) and
Scandinavia (featuring AT THE GATES, ENTOMBED, THE HAUNTED, MORTIIS, CULT OF
LUNA and more). WORLDWIDE METAL also marks the Earache debuts of
IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION, THE BOY WILL DROWN and OCEANO.

On top of having over 5 hours of extreme metal on 5 CDs, WORLDWIDE METAL
also includes a fully playable PC version of "Earache Extreme Metal Racing"!
Originally released on the PlayStation 2 games console, "Earache Extreme
Metal Racing" blasts its way onto PC for the first time and remains the
first and only death metal-themed computer game. In this full game, ten
Earache bands race their vehicles in a gruesome fight for supremacy. One or
two players crush and kill their way through totally twisted racetracks to
the soundtrack of 3 hours of ear-splitting death metal and grindcore, with
rare video clips included as unlockable bonus content.

Perhaps one of the best things about this killer collection is the price -
this box set of 5 CDs plus a PC game will be sold for the price of just one
CD! Due to be released on 24th November, WORLDWIDE METAL is the perfect
purchase for any collector and an ideal Christmas present for any
self-respecting metalhead. Pre-order your copy now at
http://earacheshop.com/store/newreleases.html

Check out a picture of this great value box set at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/WWMetalMegaValue.jpg


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Monday, November 10, 2008

ORDER OF ENNEAD - SELF-TITLED DEBUT OUT IN AMERICA TOMORROW

Floridian extreme metal act ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album
arrives in the U.S.A. tomorrow! ORDER OF ENNEAD features DEICIDE
drummer STEVE ASHEIM, along with SCOTT PATRICK (bass), KEVIN QUIRION
(vocals, guitar) and JOHN LI (guitar).

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album was recorded at Audio Hammer
Studios in Sanford, Florida with MARK LEWIS (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, BURY
YOUR
DEAD), and consists of 11 tracks of blasting death metal intensity,
mixed
with touches of black metal melodrama.

Frantk Magazine describes ORDER OF ENNEAD as "...a new type of extreme
music with different elements of death, black, thrash metal all thrown
into one big ball of bloody fury."

Metal Hammer calls the record "instantly gripping."

ORDER OF ENNEAD is out now in Europe and is available as a regular
edition
CD, or as a limited edition CD featuring a bonus DVD with exclusive
behind-the-scenes footage. It is available tomorrow at all finer U.S.
music
retailers, or can be purchased from the EARACHE U.S. Webstore at http://www.earachestore.com/store/product364.html

ORDER OF ENNEAD bassist, Scott Patrick has posted an exclusive clip of
the band playing the song "Dismantling an Empire" on his YouTube page.
Watch ORDER OF ENNEAD perform the song at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPb9CYCuUVE

Read All About The Music's interview with Kevin Quirion and Steve
Asheim at http://allaboutthemusic24.blogspot.com/2008/10/our-interview-with-steve-and-kevin-of.html

Get all the latest ORDER OF ENNEAD news, photos and videos at
http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

NARCOSIS "BEST SERVED COLD" COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY OUT NOW IN EUROPE

BEST SERVED COLD (DISCOGRAPHY 1998 - 2007), the complete collection from UK
grind heroes NARCOSIS is out now in Europe.

Following their untimely demise last year after nearly a decade of
pulverising the eardrums of all who witnessed them, Earache Records has
taken on the band's complete discography and squeezed it into one brutal
little package. BEST SERVED COLD features all of NARCOSIS' releases,
including two full-length albums, all of the tracks from the band's split
releases with the likes of BRUTAL TRUTH, MELT BANANA, FUCK THE FACTS and
SWARRRM, plus four previously unreleased tracks thrown in for good measure -
totalling a whopping 51 tracks of the purest, filthiest British grind.

BEST SERVED COLD is available now in Europe, so gnash your teeth on this
essential release from one of the UK's best grindcore bands by heading to
your nearest music store, or purchase it online from the Earache European
Webstore at http://www.earacheshop.com/store/narcosis.html

Check out a video of NARCOSIS tearing it up at one of their final shows at
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KhCb89Akqx8

For more NARCOSIS news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/narcosisgrind


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

Friday, November 07, 2008

SSS TOUR WITH FUCKED UP TO KICK OFF ON SUNDAY

British crossover thrashers SSS are preparing to head out on a UK tour with
notorious hardcore punk act and NME cover stars FUCKED UP.

Having just finished a UK tour with DOOMRIDERS and TORTUGA, SSS are wasting
no time in getting back out on the road again, and are due to kick off a
string of UK shows with FUCKED UP this Sunday, November 9th.

Catch SSS with FUCKED UP at the following shows:

09 Nov 2008 - Birmingham, UK - Barfly
13 Nov 2008 - Stoke, UK - Sugarmill
16 Nov 2008 - Glasgow, UK - King Tuts
17 Nov 2008 - Sheffield, UK - The Corporation

SSS' new album, THE DIVIDING LINE is out now in Europe! SSS return with
their second full-length album, once again delivering a ferocious mixture of
classic thrash with a raw, punky attitude. Containing 20 tracks of ripping,
skate-rock anthems, the limited edition first pressing of THE DIVIDING LINE
includes a bonus DVD featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the recording
process and touring action.

Check out a trailer for THE DIVIDING LINE at
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fxu3-MtBR08

Fans who purchase THE DIVIDING LINE from select indie stores across the UK
will also receive an exclusive free SKATE AND DESTROY 7" vinyl, including
four non-album tracks. This special freebie is only available from
participating indie stores while stocks last, as well as from the Earache
Records European Webstore at http://www.earacheshop.com/store/SSS.html and
the Earache Records eBay store at
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Earache-Records-UK

Check out some tracks from THE DIVIDING LINE and keep up with SSS news and
info at http://www.myspace.com/shortsharpshockuk


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GAMA BOMB LAUNCH NEW BLOG

Having recently wrapped up their huge Thrashing Like A Maniac tour in
Europe, Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB are now back at home resting, but by no
means inactive.

After storming their way across Europe with LA thrashers BONDED BY BLOOD and
UK openers SWORN AMONGST, GAMA BOMB have created a new online blog page to
keep the fans up-to-date with everything thrash, retro and completely
random.

With topics ranging from the hot-or-not of thrash in '08, to shoes from
'Back To The Future', the witty Irishmen will be updating their personal
blog frequently, undoubtedly providing a good few giggles to get you through
the Winter.

Check out GAMA BOMB's blog page at http://gamabomb.blogspot.com

You can also catch up on GAMA BOMB's full Thrashing Like A Maniac tour
report on the band's MySpace blog at http://tinyurl.com/62bx55

Check out GAMA BOMB stamping out inferior metal and destroying London with
their track "Hammer Slammer" at http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7nNiK-DYdGs

GAMA BOMB will be back on tour in Europe in 2009, but you can keep yourself
thrashing out in the meantime with the band's Earache Records debut album,
CITIZEN BRAIN, available now from all good music retailers, or from the
Earache Webstore at http://www.earacheshop.com/store/gamabomb.html

For more GAMA BOMB news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/gamabomb


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Thursday, November 06, 2008

ORDER OF ENNEAD'S KEVIN QUIRION COMMENTS ON OBAMA'S VICTORY EXCLUSIVELY AT MTV's HEADBANGERS BLOG

ORDER OF ENNEAD guitarist/vocalist, Kevin Quirion joined members of
MORBID ANGEL, BRUTAL TRUTH and many more in expressing his thoughts on
Barack Obama's victory in the U.S. presidential elections EXCLUSIVELY
to MTV Headbanger's Blog.

As unpolitical in their subject matter as ORDER OF ENNEAD is, Quirion
seemed quite thrilled with the voter turnout for this year's election
and is notes how many races, classes, creeds got together and took
part in such an important part of democracy in America.

Read Kevin Quirion's election comments ONLY at MTV's Headbangers Blog: http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2008/11/05/musicians-react-to-news-of-obamas-victory/

ORDER OF ENNEAD bassist, Scott Patrick has posted an exclusive clip of
the band playing the song "Dismantling an Empire" on his YouTube page.
Watch ORDER OF ENNEAD performing the song at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPb9CYCuUVE

Catch ORDER OF ENNEAD with technical metal masters, HATE ETERNAL this
Saturday, November 8th in St. Petersberg, FL at The State.

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album was recorded at Audio Hammer
Studios in Sanford, Florida with MARK LEWIS (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, BURY
YOUR DEAD), and consists of 11 tracks of blasting death metal
intensity, mixed with touches of black metal melodrama all wrapped up
into one of the most intelligent releases of the year.

ORDER OF ENNEAD is out now in Europe and will be available stateside
on November 11th. You can find it as both a regular edition CD or as a
limited edition CD featuring a bonus DVD with exclusive behind-the-
scenes footage. Pre-order your copy from the EARACHE U.S. WEBSTORE: http://www.earachestore.com/store/product364.html

Get all the latest ORDER OF ENNEAD news, photos and videos at
http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
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THE BOY WILL DROWN POST STUDIO REPORT

British technical metallers THE BOY WILL DROWN are currently in the studio
recording their first ever album.

The band, who recently signed a multi-album, worldwide recording deal with
Earache Records, are following in the footsteps of their idols DECAPITATED,
having entered Hertz Studios in Bialystok, Poland to record their as-yet
untitled debut album.

The band comments: "Drums are all done, just a small bit of editing left to
do. They're faster and played harder than in the MySpace tracks prior. The
sound that the Hertz bros. have got is incredible. Doesn't stop there!!!
On the 4th guitar track now and we've also laid down some vocals.

"All in it's shaping up to be one hell of a sound and album. So far we're
proper happy with how everything's going and hope it carries on as
productively as it has been!"

Having only formed in 2006, THE BOY WILL DROWN are currently regarded as one
of the most flamboyant and intense bands in the UK. Playing a vicious blend
of technical and experimental music based around grindcore and death metal,
the band do everything in their power to mesmerise and pulverise the
listener, whilst simultaneously injecting an element of humour, fun and
youth into their music.

Check out some tracks from THE BOY WILL DROWN at the band's MySpace page at
http://www.myspace.com/tbwd

After completing recording for their debut album, THE BOY WILL DROWN will be
touring the UK with BURY YOUR DEAD, AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK and EMMURE. Catch
them live at the following shows:

11 Dec 2008 Newport, UK - TJs
12 Dec 2008 Peterborough, UK - The Park
13 Dec 2008 Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
14 Dec 2008 Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks (Garage)
15 Dec 2008 Leeds, UK - Rios
16 Dec 2008 Plymouth, UK - White Rabbit
17 Dec 2008 London, UK - Carling Academy Islington

Check out THE BOY WILL DROWN's Earache profile page for a bio, interview and
pictures at
http://www.earache.com/bands/theboywilldrown/theboywilldrown.html


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Wednesday, November 05, 2008

ORDER OF ENNEAD - NEW FOOTAGE OF "DISMANTLING AN EMPIRE" LIVE FROM FLORIDA NOW ONLINE

ORDER OF ENNEAD bassist, Scott Patrick has posted an exclusive clip of
the band playing the song "Dismantling an Empire" on his YouTube page.
Taken from their show at The Brass Mug in Tampa, Florida, this
performance of ORDER OF ENNEAD's blistering album closer is only a
taste of the madness to come when the band's self-titled debut hits
stores this Tuesday!

Watch ORDER OF ENNEAD perform "Dismantling an Empire" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPb9CYCuUVE

Catch ORDER OF ENNEAD with technical metal masters, HATE ETERNAL this
Saturday, November 8th in St. Petersberg, FL at The State.

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album was recorded at Audio Hammer
Studios in Sanford, Florida with MARK LEWIS (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, BURY
YOUR DEAD), and consists of 11 tracks of blasting death metal
intensity, mixed with touches of black metal melodrama all wrapped up
into one of the most intelligent releases of the year.

ORDER OF ENNEAD is out now in Europe and will be available stateside
on November 11th. You can find it as both a regular edition CD or as a
limited edition CD featuring a bonus DVD with exclusive behind-the-
scenes footage.

Read All About The Music's interview with Kevin Quirion and Steve
Asheim at http://allaboutthemusic24.blogspot.com/2008/10/our-interview-with-steve-and-kevin-of.html

Get all the latest ORDER OF ENNEAD news, photos and videos at
http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008

ORDER OF ENNEAD INTERVIEW ON ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC

Alex Gilbert of All About The Music recently had the opportunity to
chat with Kevin Quirion and Steve Asheim of ORDER OF ENNEAD. Beginning
with the band's transformation from COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN to all
things surrounding the creation of ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut
and the ever-increasing connection to death metal legends, DEICIDE,
there was no stone left unturned in this interview with members of the
masterfully introspective extreme metal act.

Kevin Quirion on ORDER OF ENNEAD's writing process: "As far as writing
goes, I'll bring a near finished song to Steve at the practice space.
He'll add his drums and we sometimes change the structure or add this
and that to make it flow better. Then we'll record the drums with just
a scratch guitar and listen to it for a couple of days. After we have
enough songs for an album we will record the drums again, but this
time by themselves. Then I go over to Scott's and record the guitars.
Scott will then add his bass and come up with some clever fills. Then
the vocals are added. I usually have to lyrics written way in advance.
Then we bring in John Li to add some solo themes and get some ideas.
The solos that go onto the final CD version usually are created in the
studio with parts of ideas and themes taken from the demo, but
sometimes they are totally spontaneous."

Read the full interview at http://allaboutthemusic24.blogspot.com/2008/10/our-interview-with-steve-and-kevin-of.html

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album was recorded at Audio Hammer
Studios in Sanford, Florida with MARK LEWIS (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, BURY
YOUR DEAD), and consists of 11 tracks of blasting death metal
intensity, mixed with touches of black metal melodrama all wrapped up
into one of the most intelligent and introspective releases of the year.

ORDER OF ENNEAD is out now in Europe and will be available stateside
on November 11th. You can find it as both a regular edition CD or as a
limited edition CD featuring a bonus DVD with exclusive behind-the-
scenes footage. Pre-order your copy from the EARACHE U.S. WEBSTORE: http://www.earachestore.com/store/product364.html

Check out a video of ORDER OF ENNEAD performing their track "The
Culling" recently at the band's show with DEICIDE in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida at
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lVIMxISo_B0

Catch ORDER OF ENNEAD with technical metal masters, HATE ETERNAL this
Saturday, November 8th in St. Petersburg, FL at The State.

Get all the latest ORDER OF ENNEAD news, photos and videos at
http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

CULT OF LUNA INVITE FANS TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS FOR NEW DVD

Following on from their new album, ETERNAL KINGDOM, Swedish art-rockers CULT
OF LUNA are preparing to release their first ever DVD.

Along with an epic live show recorded earlier this year at Scala in London,
UK, the DVD will also feature a brand new interview with the band - and this
is where YOU come in.

CULT OF LUNA want you, the fans, to send in your questions for the band to
answer during the interview. So get thinking about those questions you've
always wanted to ask the band, send them in and the band will answer the
best ones on the DVD!

Please send all questions for the band to info@cultofluna.com, with the
subject line "DVD Questions".

ETERNAL KINGDOM is available now worldwide. Based on an actual journal
found in an old mental home, the album takes listeners on a weird and
wonderful journey through the mind of a former patient as he tells the tale
of how his wife came to be murdered, and of the mythical creatures he claims
to have encountered during the time of the harrowing event.

ETERNAL KINGDOM is available from all good music retailers, or can be
purchased from the Earache European Webstore at
http://www.earacheshop.com/store/cultofluna.html or the Earache USA Webstore
at http://www.earachestore.com/store/cultofluna.html

For more CULT OF LUNA news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/cultofluna


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Monday, November 03, 2008

OCEANO NOV/DEC TOUR TO KICK OFF THIS FRIDAY IN CHICAGO, IL

EARACHE's newest deathcore heavyweights, OCEANO will kick off their
latest tour this Friday in their hometown of Chicago, IL. No strangers
to the road, OCEANO will be playing headlining dates for nearly the
entire month of November followed by a spot on the December "Seasons
Beatings" tour alongside SUFFOKATE and THE BREATHING PROCESS.

Having just finished recording their 2009 debut album, DEPTHS, OCEANO
has the mentality of a starved beast after having been cooped up in
the studio for as long as they have. The band loves the road and now
that they're back, they're ready to ravage anything in their path. Go
see "the heaviest, most pissed off band on the planet" on these dates,
but make sure not to get in their way or they will destroy you, too:

OCEANO
7 Nov 2008 The Boiler Room, Chicago, Illinois
8 Nov 2008 The Wesley Hall, Jackson, Michigan
9 Nov 2008 Palos Hills, Illinois
14 Nov 2008 Just For Fun Roller Rink, Mchenry, Illinois
15 Nov 2008 Blacksheep Café, Springfield, Illinois
16 Nov 2008 The Creepy Crawl - St. Louis, Missouri
17 Nov 2008 The Pig - Indendence, Missouri
18 Nov 2008 Boy Scout Cabin - Fulton, Missouri
19 Nov 2008 The Pinkeye - Tulsa, Oklahoma
20 Nov 2008 The Java Junction - Houston, Texas
22 Nov 2008 The Spot - El Paso, Texas
23 Nov 2008 Chyro Arts Venue - Scottsdale, Arizone
25 Nov 2008 The Tudor Pub - South Lake Tahoe, California


OCEANO "SEASON'S BEATINGS" TOUR w/ SUFFOKATE & THE BREATHING PROCESS

29 Nov 2008 The Green Turtle - Whittier, California
30 Nov 2008 The Cobalt Cafe - Canoga Park, California
1 Dec 2008 The Lab - Oxnard, California (OCEANO only)
2 Dec 2008 The Sets - Tempe, Arizona
3 Dec 2008 The Compound - Albuquerque, New Mexico
4 Dec 2008 American Legion Hall 169 - Wichita Falls, Texas
6 Dec 2008 Cactus Jacks - Belton, Missouri
7 Dec 2008 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, Iowa
8 Dec 2008 Lake Station Eagles Club - Lake Station, Indiana
9 Dec 2008 The Ritz - Warren, Michigan
10 Dec 2008 Chenga 57 Indoor Skate Park - Lorain, Ohio
13 Dec 2008 Plan B - Danville, Virginia
14 Dec 2008 Lucky's - Wilmington, North Carolina

For more OCEANO news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/xoceano

DEPTHS, the debut album from OCEANO, was recorded with producer
JOEY STURGIS (THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, MY CHILDREN MY BRIDE) at The
Foundation Studios in Connersville, Indiana, and will feature artwork
from COLIN MARKS (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ABORTED, WHITECHAPEL).

Due to be released in early 2009, DEPTHS will contain 13 tracks of the
angriest deathcore cuts ever committed to record, alongside a bonus
DVD, and will also be available as a limited edition version with 2
exclusive bonus tracks. The track listing for DEPTHS is as follows:

01. Descent
02. Inhuman Affliction
03. Empathy For Leviathan
04. Plague Campaign
05. Fractured Frames, Scattered Flesh
06. Disgust For Your Kind
07. Depths
08. District Of Misery
09. With Legions
10. Slaughtered Like Swine
11. A Mandatory Sacrifice
12. Samael The Destroyer
13. Abysm

Watch a special studio video update featuring OCEANO guitarist, Andrew
Mikhail here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFfsqGi5KMA

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
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