Thursday, December 17, 2009

MUNICIPAL WASTE TAKES OVER SIRIUS XM'S LIQUID METAL TOMORROW


Virginia crossover leaders, MUNICIPAL WASTE will be taking over the airwaves on Sirius XM's Liquid Metal (Sirius 27/XM 42) TOMORROW, December 18th. The day starts off in the morning when Liquid Metal's, Zeena welcomes frontman, Tony Foresta and guitarist Ryan Waste into the studio for a special 3 part interview that touches on the band's recent headlining tour, their hit album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE and much more. Part one will start around 9:30 am EST with parts 2 and 3 airing at 10:30 am EST and 11:30 am EST respectively.

At 12 pm EST, join Tony and Ryan as they take over Liquid Metal and spin an hour's worth of their favorite songs by bands like MERCYFUL FATE, CRO-MAGS, WITCHFINDER GENERAL, HOLOCAUST, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT and more. A repeat of this broadcast will also air THIS SATURDAY, December 19th at 9 pm EST.

Join MUNICIPAL WASTE as they take over Sirius XM's Liquid Metal tomorrow, December 18th. The festivities kick off around 9:30am EST on Sirius 27/XM 42. For more info on Liquid Metal and how you can listen to the MUNICIPAL WASTE takeover, go to http://www.sirius.com/liquidmetal.

MUNICIPAL WASTE just wrapped up their North American-headlining Waste The World tour. Brooklyn Vegan was on hand for the New York City show and took a number of incredible photos that'll make you feel like you're right in the middle of the pit. View them at http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2009/12/municipal_waste_4.html

MetalSucks named "Wrong Answer" as one of their top videos of 2009 and simply said, "If you don't agree with us that this video rules, you might suffer the same fate as the contestants therein." Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bJ9bYCmO2c

MUNICIPAL WASTE recently released their brand new album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, to critical acclaim, debuting at number 10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.  Get your copy now in Europe at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75 or in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75

For more MUNICIPAL WASTE news and to listen to tracks from MASSIVE
AGGRESSIVE
, head to http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

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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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

SSS WISH YOU A "MERRY CHRISTMASSS" WITH FREE CHRISTMAS SONG

Santa Claus has read your list, and this year will make your biggest wish
come true - British crossover thrashers SSS have released a free Christmas
song!

The Liverpool thrashers have taken a moment out of getting knee-deep in
mince pies to think of others at this festive time of year and to give you
all a special treat with their brand new, free Christmas song, "Merry
ChristmaSSS".

Join in the festive frolics, SSS style, and download the track for free at
http://rapidshare.com/files/321679834/SSS_-_Merry_ChristmaSSS.mp3

You can also hear the track on the band's MySpace page at
http://www.myspace.com/shortsharpshockuk

View an image with the lyrics, full of seasonal cheer, at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/SSS_MerryChristmaSSS_Lyrics.jpg

Earache Records caught up with SSS frontman Foxy to quiz him about all
things Christmas:

Q: Why have you done a free Christmas song?

Foxy: "We are following in the footsteps of some of the greatest Christmas
songs ever written from yesteryear - Slade, Wizzard, Bing Crosby, Nat King
Cole, Shakin Stevens, FEAR and Band Aid - that have all placed themselves
firmly in our hearts and on cheap Christmas compilation CDs at this time of
year. Now here's our meagre festive rattler that will be played for years
to come at family discos and shake the false teeth from all our nans'
heads."

Q: Did you enjoy Christmas as a kid?

Foxy: "What's not to like about Christmas when you are a kid? A time when
there was actual snow at Christmas. Being the first in the yard and lining
up snowballs to lob at your mates and teachers. Skidding in one strip on
the ice until the caretaker dumps grit on it. Making cards, crackers (out
of a toilet roll), cotton wool snowmen and calendars. Mucking around as a
king in the nativity play and changing the words to the carols, "While
shepherds wash their socks night...". Bringing toys in on the last day of
term was always a doss. A big countdown to a day you thought wouldn't ever
come, so you get to your pit early, try to sleep, then wake up with a
stocking on the end of your bed full with all sorts of stuff, mosh into all
your presents and play out the front of your house, get cold, then back for
your dinner and watch Star Wars. Then play with everything properly on
boxing day. Bingo.

"As you got older, what was a bit of fun at the end of the year, I found out
it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Laced with the highly dubious
undertone of supernatural religion coupled with the fact my Mum worked
herself to the bone to get us presents and not some obscure Greek bishop who
lived in Turkey, that has a Dutch name and was supposed to deliver free
presents to the world all in one night to all the good boys and girls. Once
that penny dropped, I unsubscribed."

Q: Are you a bit of a scrooge?

Foxy: "I enjoy this time of year as the winter season, the freezing cold,
the early nights and to bring some light in the darkest time of the year,
reflecting on the year and looking forward to the forthcoming one. I'm up
for that.

"I just don't like or enjoy the way that it's been turned into an
obligation, a pious deception, a time of over-consumption, bickering and
waste. The materials to make and deliver 10 million Christmas cards is off
the scale. 7.75 million trees to be cut down to prop up fairies for 2
weeks, 10 million turkeys will roast into oblivion, wasting 3,000 tons of
foil in the cooking process. In excess of 20 billion will be used on credit
cards with many families turning to high interest and "doorstep lenders" to
cover any shortfall. 135,000 tons of waste plastic alone, waste wrapping
paper (82km^2) to wrap up Guernsey in, with a high proportion ending in a
landfill as opposed to being recycled. What's worse than this type of
Christmas? On some levels Scrooge was right."

Q: What do you eat on Christmas day?

Foxy: "A souped up Sunday dinner that becomes a Christmas dinner. The king
of dinners. 8 types of veg including parsnips roasted in golden syrup,
stuffing, yorkshire puds, bread sauce, cranberry sauce, apple sauce! Not
into roast potatoes mind. 2 Linda Mc pies. Home made Christmas pudding for
afters. Home made mince pies and coffee. Just no dead stuff on my plate
and no booze in my pudding either. A small meagre feast within my means
without going overboard. Less is more. Merry ChristmaSSS everybody."

Catch "Merry ChristmaSSS" and other brand new songs this Thursday, 17th
December at the Purple Turtle in London where SSS will be performing at the
Earache Christmas party. Find more information at
http://earache.com/party2009

SSS's most recent album, THE DIVIDING LINE, is available now worldwide. Get
your copy with a bonus DVD in Europe at
http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_673_97 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_673_97

For more SSS news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/shortsharpshockuk


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

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NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

EVILE ANNOUNCES NEW BASSIST

British thrashers EVILE have revealed the identity of their new bassist, who
joins the band following the tragic and untimely death of their late
bassist, Mike Alexander.

Mike Alexander passed away on October 5th, 2009 while the band was on tour
in Sweden.

EVILE members Matt Drake, Ol Drake and Ben Carter have released the
following statement:

"This has been one of the most bizarre and surreal tasks we've ever had to
undertake. It isn't like Mike has decided to leave the band and we're
simply finding a new bass player, he was taken from us, and we were forced
to replace him. In effect we had to look for a new Mike, but that would
never happen. He was one of a kind, and we'll never forget him.

"We had hundreds upon hundreds of emails from bass players from around the
world (though we can only realistically have a bassist from the UK), and we
want to thank everyone for taking the time out to contact us, and the people
who came to jam with us. We only had a certain amount of time to actually
audition/jam with bass players before the upcoming tours, to get time in for
rehearsing the songs, getting visas sorted etc.

"Our new bass player goes by the name Joel Graham. He's an excellent,
experienced bass player, and a really nice guy. We'd all appreciate it if
you gave him a warm welcome to the band, as this must be a bizarre situation
for him to be in also. We'll be getting some photos taken with him soon so
you can see us with Joel, we just wanted to get the news out there that we
have a new bassist, and that we thank each and every person for auditioning.
Mike would be honoured at the amount of respect and admiration you expressed
to us through contacting us."

EVILE are set to kick off a headlining European tour in January. The
"Infecting Nations" tour will start with a run of UK shows, before the band
heads off to mainland Europe. Joining EVILE on the tour will be American
thrashers WARBRINGER and Israel's THE FADING.

The full "Infecting Nations" tour dates are as follows:

14.01.10 Cardiff, UK - Barfly
15.01.10 Wrexham, UK - Central Station
16.01.10 York, UK - Fibbers
17.01.10 Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
18.01.10 Newcastle, UK - University
20.01.10 Manchester, UK - Academy 3
21.01.10 Nottingham, UK - Rock City
22.01.10 Leeds, UK - Rios
23.01.10 Bristol, UK - Thekla
24.01.10 London, UK - The Underworld
25.01.10 Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
27.01.10 Tilburg, Holland - O13
28.01.10 Kerkrade, Holland - Rocktempel
29.01.10 Aarau, Switzerland - KIFF
30.01.10 Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
31.01.10 Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
01.02.10 Munich, Germany - Backstage
02.02.10 Milan, Italy - Zoe Club
04.02.10 Barcelona, Spain - Be Cool
05.02.10 Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas
06.02.10 Lisbon, Portugal - Cine Teatro Corroios
07.02.10 Irun, Spain - Tunk
09.02.10 Luynes, France - Korigan
10.02.10 Paris, France - Glaz'Art
11.02.10 Braunschweig, Germany - B58
12.02.10 Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
13.02.10 Chemnitz, Germany - Talschock
14.02.10 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
16.02.10 Dudingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn
17.02.10 Wangen, Germany - Jugendhaus
18.02.10 Nurnberg, Germany - Z-Bau
19.02.10 Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
20.02.10 Essen, Germany - Turock

View the official tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/InfectingNations2010.jpg

For more EVILE news and information, head to 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(718)786 1707

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH - WATCH THEIR RECORDING SESSIONS LIVE ON STICKAM

Detroit death metallers, AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have set up a webcam in the studio so you can follow the recording of their new album 24/7 via Stickam. Currently in guitar tracking mode, the band is offering unrestricted access to their daily activities. Everything that happens in-studio will happen on camera live for all to see. Also keep an eye out for regular announcements regarding live video chats that the band will conduct during breaks in recording. They can happen at any time so keep glued to their Stickam, Twitter and MySpace pages to find out when they'll occur.

Follow AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH's tracking sessions live at http://stickam.com/andhellfollowedwith

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH guitarist, Kyle McIlmurray also issued this brief studio update: "We worked for about a week on drum tracking, but now they're done and they came out killer - sound incredible. We just started the guitars yesterday and we're going to keep on going through end of the week. We've been recording each day for no less than 15 hours, which can obviously get exhausting, but when we really need to chill out, we've got an Xbox on hand so we just kill some things and we're good to go."

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH
will be holed up in Dreadcore Productions in White Lake, MI throughout the entire month, breaking only for a number of one-off dates around Michigan. The band's Josh Wichman-produced EARACHE debut is set for release in 2010.

Catch AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH on tour:

2009
12/19 Skateland West - Westland, Michigan

2010
1/21 The Static Age - Romeo, Michigan
4/7 Headliner's - Toledo, Ohio

For the latest AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH tour dates, music, news and
more, go to http://www.myspace.com/andhellfollowedwith

Follow guitarist, Kyle McIlmurray at http://twitter.com/heyitskyledge

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

EVILE ANNOUNCE RAFFLE WINNERS; AUCTIONING GUITARS FROM EXODUS AND MORE

British thrashers EVILE have revealed the lucky winners of their recent
raffle, which was set up to raise money for the family of the band's late
bassist, Mike Alexander.

EVILE hosted two memorial shows in the UK last week to honour Mike
Alexander. The show included performances from MUTANT and GAMA BOMB, as
well a special cover set from EVILE with members of the other bands helping
out. A raffle was held at each show, with many incredible prizes up for
grabs which were kindly donated by bands and artists such as METALLICA,
SLAYER, IRON MAIDEN, MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, OZZY OSBOURNE and more.

To check if you were a lucky winner, or to see what goodies you could have
won, watch the video of EVILE drawing the winners at
http://www.mikealexander.co.uk/raffle.php

EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake comments:

"Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket. You've no idea how much
you have helped Mike's family at this moment in time. They are overwhelmed
with the support. Thank you to all who came to the memorial shows, and
everyone who helped out. We have four guitars up for auction on Ebay, from
bands such as Exodus, Machine Head and Trivium."

EVILE are auctioning guitars which were kindly donated by Jackson guitars,
Phil Demmel of MACHINE HEAD, Gary Holt of EXODUS and Paolo Gregoletto of
TRIVIUM. View the items and place your bid at
http://www.mikealexander.co.uk/raffle.php

For more EVILE news and info, head to 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(718)786 1707

ANNIHILATOR SIGNS TO EARACHE RECORDS FOR EUROPE

Earache Records is very proud to announce the signing of Canadian thrash
metal pioneers ANNIHILATOR to a European deal.

Since releasing their classic ALICE IN HELL debut in 1989, ANNIHILATOR has
consistently played heads-down, no-frills metal, led by guitar virtuoso JEFF
WATERS.

Now, in 2009, Earache is proud to welcome one of the originators of the
whole melodic-thrash style to it's roster, with a brand new (13th) studio
album set to be released in the new year. A selection of back catalogue
albums are also due to be released at a later date.

ANNIHILATOR guitarist and main-man JEFF WATERS comments:

"Finding a label home for Annihilator in Europe has never been difficult.
Finding a good, professional and stable one, that really knows metal, is
another matter. We found one! Earache and Annihilator are going to make a
great metal team and I can't think of anyone else that should be putting the
new Annihilator CD out but them! See you all in 2010!"

Earache Records label manager DAN TOBIN adds:

"Annihilator have continually flown the flag for metal in general and thrash
in particular for many years, and with Jeff Waters at the helm have produced
some of the most innovative and distinctive metal releases around. Earache
looks forward to teaming up with Jeff and spreading the gospel of
Annihilator far and wide with a killer new album that is sure to surprise a
lot of people with its genuine intensity and aggression."

For more ANNIHILATOR news and info, head to http://www.annihilatormetal.com

Check out the band on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/annihilatorofficial


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

ORDER OF ENNEAD FINISH RECORDING, REVEAL ALBUM TITLE

Floridian extreme metallers ORDER OF ENNEAD have finished recording their
second album. The band have set AN EXAMINATION OF BEING as the title for
the new album.

AN EXAMINATION OF BEING was recorded at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford,
Florida with producer Mark Lewis (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS), who
also produced ORDER OF ENNEAD's eponymous 2008 self-titled debut.

ORDER OF ENNEAD lead guitarist John Li comments:

"So what can I say about this new album? In my honest opinion, it's much
heavier and darker than our self-titled debut, more cohesive, thematic,
melodic, but not completely over the top. In a nutshell, the works. To me,
the songs sound totally different than the demos and I was blown away after
the songs began to take form. They sound BIG.

"The recording process went as smooth as ever and the results were
spectacular, due in part to the genius of our producer/engineer Mark Lewis.
He's got an ear like a bat and can spot an out of tune guitar a mile away; a
real no-bullshit kind of guy who can really get it done in there.

"Kev's guitars sound heavy as hell, Steve's drums are tight and powerful,
and I must say at the risk of tooting my own horn, I played some great stuff
as well (shameless, I know)."

Watch a behind-the-scenes video of ORDER OF ENNEAD in the studio at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s7QS3qwhDM

Watch drummer Steve Asheim recording the drums for a track titled "This
Mortal Journey" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xj7E9AEIPI

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album is out now worldwide and consists
of 11 tracks of blasting death metal intensity, mixed with touches of black
metal melodrama. Get your limited edition copy with bonus DVD in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126

For more ORDER OF ENNEAD news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead


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

Monday, December 14, 2009

ORDER OF ENNEAD - EXCLUSIVE STUDIO VIDEOS ON SICKDRUMMER.COM

Floridian extreme metallers, ORDER OF ENNEAD have posted several new studio videos exclusively on SickDrummer.com. The clips include many in-depth peeks behind the making of their forthcoming April 2010 release, (tentatively titled) AN EXAMINATION OF BEING. Watch as drummer, Steve Asheim (DEICIDE) presents raw footage of his drum tracking sessions and gives viewers a tour of his recording kit at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, FL. Guitarist/Vocalist, Kevin Quirion (DEICIDE) also provides candid footage of his vocal tracking sessions, as well as the lead guitar sessions featuring John Li.

Watch a comprehensive behind the scenes look at the studio work for ORDER OF ENNEAD's upcoming album, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING at http://bit.ly/4GmjPl

ORDER OF ENNEAD guitarist/vocalist, Kevin Quirion has also been keeping an updated studio blog at http://bit.ly/2IYSKj

Produced by Mark Lewis (ORDER OF ENNEADTRIVIUMCHIMAIRAALL THAT REMAINS) AN EXAMINATION OF BEING is due for release in April 2010.

Watch video footage of ORDER OF ENNEAD performing from their last European tour at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kB7hiJ-EUQ

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album is out now worldwide and consists
of 11 tracks of blasting death metal intensity, mixed with touches of black
metal melodrama, and is available as a limited edition CD featuring a bonus
DVD with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the studio. Get your copy
in Europe at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126 or in
the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126

For more ORDER OF ENNEAD news and info, head to
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



WHITE WIZZARD SHOOTING MUSIC VIDEO FOR "OVER THE TOP"

Los Angeles' traditional metal act WHITE WIZZARD are shooting a brand new
video for "Over the Top", the title-track from the band's upcoming debut
full-length album.

WHITE WIZZARD will be trading their axes for guns as the five band members
turn into rugged outlaws and bring true heavy metal to the wild west. Far
from the typical "guys grimacing in a warehouse" metal videos that have
become the norm, "Over the Top" will be a lighthearted video which promises
to entertain with a fun story line.

The video for "Over the Top" is being shot with Dave Vorhes, who previously
directed WHITE WIZZARD's first music video for the track "High Speed GTO".
Fans of the first video will instantly recognise "Over the Top" as a sequel
to the "High Speed GTO" video, with the same classic car, an evil sorcerer
and the legendary White Wizzard himself set to make an appearance.

View some photos of WHITE WIZZARD on the set:

http://earacherecords.com/myspace/overthetop_1.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/overthetop_2.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/overthetop_3.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/overthetop_4.jpg

The OVER THE TOP album was recorded with producer Ralph Patlan (MEGADETH,
UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER) and is due to be released in February, 2010.

WHITE WIZZARD are set to headline Earache Records' free 2009 Xmas Party this
Thursday, 17th December at the Purple Turtle in London, UK. The event will
be the band's first ever show in the UK and to celebrate, the band will be
giving out limited edition copies of their debut 7" vinyl "Over the Top"
single.

For more information about the Xmas party, head to
http://earache.com/party2009

Catch WHITE WIZZARD on tour in the USA with KORPIKLAANI, TYR and SWASHBUCKLE
in January:

WHITE WIZZARD
Jan 4 Gallup, NM @ The Juggernaut
Jan 6 Milwaukee, WI @ Vnuk's
Jan 7 Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joe's

WHITE WIZZARD w/ KORPIKLAANI, TYR, SWASHBUCKLE
Jan 8 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Jan 9 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
Jan 10 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Jan 11 Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
Jan 12 Chicago, IL @ Jaguar Club
Jan 13 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Jan 14 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Jan 15 Allentown, PA @ The Sterling Hotel
Jan 16 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Jan 17 Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
Jan 18 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Jan 19 Tampa, FL @ Czar
Jan 21 Austin, TX @ Emo's
Jan 22 Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
Jan 23 Tulsa, OK @ The Flytrap Music Hall
Jan 24 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Jan 25 Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
Jan 26 Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Jan 27 Ramona, CA @ Ramona Main Stage
Jan 28 San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside
Jan 29 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Jan 30 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Jan 31 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard or follow the band on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/whitewizzard


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

Thursday, December 10, 2009

WHITE WIZZARD GUITARIST PREMIERES EXCLUSIVE VIDEO LESSON ON GUITARWORLD.COM

GuitarWorld.com has posted an exclusive new video guitar lesson featuring WHITE WIZZARD's Erik Kluiber teaching viewers how to solo in the style of famed METALLICA guitarist, Kirk Hammett. Kluiber, an accomplished professional guitar teacher in his spare time, explains several techniques that are trademarks of Hammett's soloing style. Erik's lesson is perfect for players at any level, whether they are just starting out or want to perfect the tiny piece of soloing that they just can't get down.

Watch WHITE WIZZARD guitarist, Erik Kluiber's Kirk Hammett video lesson exclusively at http://www.guitarworld.com/article/how_to_solo_in_the_style_of_kirk_hammett

WHITE WIZZARD recently finished recording OVER THE TOP, their full-length
follow-up to the HIGH SPEED GTO mini-album. OVER THE TOP was recorded with
producer Ralph Patlan (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER) and is due to be
released in North America on March 3rd, 2010.

Catch WHITE WIZZARD on tour in the USA with KORPIKLAANI, TYR and SWASHBUCKLE
in January, 2010 at the following shows:

Jan 4 Gallup, NM @ The Juggernaut
Jan 6 Crudaby, WI @ Vnuk's Lounge
Jan 7 Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joe's
Jan 8 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Jan 9 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
Jan 10 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Jan 11 Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
Jan 12 Chicago, IL @ Jaguar Club
Jan 13 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Jan 14 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Jan 15 Allentown, PA @ The Sterling Hotel
Jan 16 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Jan 17 Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
Jan 18 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Jan 19 Tampa, FL @ Czar
Jan 21 Austin, TX @ Emo's
Jan 22 Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
Jan 23 Tulsa, OK @ The Flytrap Music Hall
Jan 24 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Jan 25 Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
Jan 26 Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Jan 27 Ramona, CA @ Ramona Main Stage
Jan 28 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
Jan 29 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Jan 30 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Jan 31 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard or follow the band on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/whitewizzard

Get your copy of WHITE WIZZARD's debut mini album, HIGH SPEED GTO now on on limited edition vinyl LP as well as on CD at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_706

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
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GAMA BOMB FEATURED IN NEW KERRANG! PODCAST; VIDEO AVAILABLE

Fresh off a headlining European tour in support of their latest album, TALES
FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE, Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB took some time out to
feature in the latest Kerrang! podcast.

Frontman Philly Byrne and bassist Joe McGuigan spoke to Kerrang! to discuss
TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE and the reasons behind making the album
available as a free download. They also pay tribute to late EVILE bassist
Mike Alexander, following performances from GAMA BOMB at two recent memorial
shows for Mike.

View the podcast online or download the video at
http://www2.kerrang.com/2009/12/kerrang_podcast_gama_bomb.html

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE features 12 tracks of frantically fast, fun
thrash and is available to download now, absolutely free, including artwork.
The album will remain a free download forever, and fans and non-fans alike
are encouraged to download it and pass it on to everyone you know.

Download TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE now, powered by RapidShare, at
http://www.earache.com/gamabomb

Catch GAMA BOMB live this month at the following shows:

18.12.09 Rotterdam, Netherlands - Baroeg
19.12.09 Geldersch, Netherlands - Metal Treffen

For more GAMA BOMB news and info, head to the band's official MySpace page
at http://www.myspace.com/gamabomb

Follow GAMA BOMB on Twitter at http://twitter.com/gamabombspeaks


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Monday, December 07, 2009

WHITE WIZZARD TO GIVE AWAY FREE 7-INCH AT FIRST EVER UK SHOW

Los Angeles' traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD are planning to give
away free copies of their new debut 7-inch single next week at their first
ever UK show.

WHITE WIZZARD are set to bring true heavy metal back to the UK as the band
headlines Earache Records' 2009 Xmas Party at the Purple Turtle in London
next Thursday, 17th December, marking the band's first ever performance on
UK soil.

WHITE WIZZARD will be handing out copies of their debut 7-inch single at the
show, featuring the title track from their upcoming debut full-length album,
"Over The Top", as well as a cover of "Gates Of Gehenna" by CLOVEN HOOF.
The 7-inch comes on black vinyl and is limited to only 300 copies, which
will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis.

View a photo of the 7-inch single at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/WhiteWizzard7inch.jpg

Earache's 2009 Xmas Party is open to the public and entry is completely
free. As well as headliners WHITE WIZZARD, British crossover thrashers SSS
will also be performing, plus MUTANT with Ol Drake from EVILE. There will
also be heavy metal DJ sets from legendary NWOBHM DJ and Soundhouse founder
Neal Kay, plus Lady Gaga's DJ and resolute metalhead, Lady Starlight.

For free entry, UK metalheads should text the word PARTY to 60300, then head
to the Purple Turtle in Camden on Thursday, 17th December for some festive
metal mayhem. Doors open at 7pm.

For more information, head to http://earache.com/party2009 or view the flyer
at http://earache.com/party2009/XMAS2009.jpg

WHITE WIZZARD recently finished recording OVER THE TOP, their full-length
follow-up to the HIGH SPEED GTO mini-album. OVER THE TOP was recorded with
producer Ralph Patlan (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER) and is due to be
released in February, 2010.

Catch WHITE WIZZARD on tour in the USA with KORPIKLAANI, TYR and SWASHBUCKLE
in January, 2010 at the following shows:

Jan 7 Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joe's
Jan 8 Worcester, MA @ Palladium
Jan 9 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
Jan 10 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Jan 11 Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
Jan 12 Chicago, IL @ Jaguar Club
Jan 13 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Jan 14 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Jan 15 Allentown, PA @ The Sterling Hotel
Jan 16 Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Jan 17 Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11
Jan 18 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Jan 19 Tampa, FL @ Czar
Jan 21 Austin, TX @ Emo's
Jan 22 Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
Jan 23 Tulsa, OK @ The Flytrap Music Hall
Jan 24 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Jan 25 Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
Jan 26 Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
Jan 27 Ramona, CA @ Ramona Main Stage
Jan 28 San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
Jan 29 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Jan 30 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Jan 31 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard or follow the band on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/whitewizzard


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Thursday, December 03, 2009

YOUR DEMISE TO EMBARK ON THEIR FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

St. Albans, UK hardcore act, YOUR DEMISE is heading to North America for the very first time as part of the Small Town Shakedown Touralongside THE GHOST INSIDE, FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS and SUFFOKATE.

Having conquered the UK with their blend of crushing hardcore and flourishes of cutting edge drum/bass, YOUR DEMISE looks to take North America by force on their first tour of the continent. Also their first North American tour in support of IGNORANCE NEVER DIES, the band will be steamrolling through each city from late-January through mid-February, making sure that every single audience member is sweaty, battered, bruised and never forgets the name YOUR DEMISE.

Veterans of some of the largest music festivals the UK has to offer, YOUR DEMISE know how to work an audience like none other. Expect the band's street tough attitude and demand for non-stop action to knock people on their collective asses and keep them coming back for more.

Here are the dates for the Small Town Shakedown Tour:

1/21 - Las Vegas, NV @ Area 702 (No YOUR DEMISE)
1/22 - San Diego, CA @ Soma 
1/23 – Sacramento, CA @ Boardwalk 
1/24 - Roseburg, OR @ Riversdale Grange 
1/25 – Portland, OR @ Satyricon 
1/26 – Tacoma, WA @ Viaduct 
1/27 – Boise, ID @ The Venue 
1/28 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound
1/29 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep 
1/30 – Albuquerque, NM @ Warehouse 508
1/31 – Tulsa, OK @ Marquee
2/02 - Little Rock, AR @ The Village
2/04 - Columbus, GA @ Gallery 13 
2/05 - Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit 
2/06 - Charleston, SC @ The Oasis 
2/07 - Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G 
2/10 - Syracuse, NY @ Westcott 
2/11 - Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheels 
2/13 – Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre 
2/14 – Louisville, KY @ Bulldog Cafe

View the tour flyer at http://bit.ly/4pPNJ7

For the latest news, music and dates from YOUR DEMISE, check out their 
official MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/yourdemise

Here's what the critics have to say about IGNORANCE NEVER DIES:

"IGNORANCE NEVER DIES is one beast of a record." - Outburn (9/10)

"YOUR DEMISE bulldozes listeners and absolutely kills it." - Bring On Mixed Reviews (4.5/5)

"This is bloody knuckles, hammered face, no holds-barred hardcore!" - Frantik ZIne (3.5/5)

"Your Demise's brand of in-your-face noise is customarily designed to incite a ruckus" - YRB Magazine

Get your copy of IGNORANCE NEVER DIES from the EARACHE U.S. WEBSTORE (http://earache.com/uswebstore/product_info.php/products_id/619), Amazon.com (http://bit.ly/tTfMD) and FYE.com (http://bit.ly/XuJJw)

Hard chugging, violent and completely crushing, the video for "Burnt Tongues" encapsulates the YOUR DEMISE experience and then some:http://bit.ly/THNIQ

Follow YOUR DEMISE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/yourdemise

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
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AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH BEGINS RECORDING NEW ALBUM

Detroit death metallers AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have entered Dreadcore Productions in White Lake, MI to record a full length album that will be released in 2010 on EARACHE RECORDS.

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH guitarist, Kyle McIlmurray chimed in with what the band aims to accomplish during their time recording. "We started our sessions in the studio on Tuesday with our good friend, (produce) Josh Wichman at 10am sharp. We've gotten great reactions to what we've written so far and we feel that everything's going to pay off will. We've taken the best of our strengths and poured it into each riff and each lyric."

The band will be holed up in Dreadcore throughout the entire month, breaking only for a number of one-off dates around Michigan. Focused only on creating the best record they can, the band has a lot of work to fill the many hours they will spend in the studio. "We'll be recording about 11 or 12 songs," says McIlmurray, who adds, "we'll probably up that number for bonus tracks and exclusives that we'll be writing during the sessions."

Once the sessions are over, the AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH guitarist says to expect the band to continue doing what they do best - "a lot of touring and a lot of time on the road."

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH
's EARACHE RECORDS debut is set for release in 2010.

This past summer, EARACHE RECORDS signed AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH. Formed 2
years ago in Detroit, MI, AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH has taken great influence from death metal legends such as DECIDE and co-mingled them with modern touches popularized by the likes of WHITECHAPEL and OCEANO. The band has toured non-stop throughout middle America and the west coast for a 2008 Statik Factory-released entitled DOMAIN. Over the course of their relentless tour schedule, AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have opened eyes, broken jaws and kicked the door down into scenes that many figured unreachable. With a solid combination of modern, sub-woofer smashing extreme music perfection and a classy, hands-on approach to their fanbase that's second to none, AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH looks forward to waving the EARACHE flag for some time to come.

Catch AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH on tour:

12/11 The Howell Rec. Center - Howell, Michigan
12/12 Club 789 - Jackson, Michigan
12/19 Skateland West - Westland, Michigan

For the latest AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH tour dates, music, news and
more, go to http://www.myspace.com/andhellfollowedwith

Follow guitarist, Kyle McIlmurray at http://twitter.com/heyitskyledge

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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EVILE COVERS PANTERA TRACK FOR DIMEBAG TRIBUTE ALBUM; LAST RECORDING WITH BASSIST

British thrashers EVILE recently recorded a PANTERA track for the upcoming
Dimebag Darrell tribute album, which will be released on the cover of the
200th issue of the UK's Metal Hammer magazine.

The special CD and magazine are being released to coincide with the
five-year anniversary of Dimebag's passing, and will be available in shops
on December 16th.

Alongside various other well-known bands such as MACHINE HEAD, EVILE were
asked to record a song as a tribute to the late guitarist. EVILE recorded a
cover of the track "Cemetary Gates", and this tragically turned out to be
the band's last recording before the untimely death of their own bassist,
Mike Alexander, who passed away on October 5th while on tour in Sweden.

A behind-the-scenes video - the last video filmed with Mike - of EVILE
recording the track at Parlour Studios with producer Russ Russell can be
found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lCsSE54DuI

EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake comments:

"The day we got the call from our manager, Julie Weir, saying Metal Hammer
have asked us to pay tribute to Dimebag Darrell by covering a Pantera song,
we couldn't have been more excited and honoured. I mean, how many more
bands are there more worthy of paying tribute to the man? With us all being
fans of Pantera, we swiftly said yes. Mike though was the biggest Pantera
fan. He'd seen them years ago and absolutely worshipped Dimebag.

"After Dime got killed, Mike couldn't listen to "Cemetary Gates" anymore.
He'd always ask us to skip the track in the car/van/bus because it was too
much for him. So when we chose to do the track it was tough for Mike, but
I'm glad he did it. It turned out to be the last song he recorded, which to
me is a strangely "appropriate" tribute to him and Dimebag. I remember him
nearing the verge of tears whilst I was doing the tremolo bends at the end
of the track.

"We hope Pantera/Dimebag fans find this a fitting tribute from us, as we're
simply fans ourselves who've been given this rare honour."

Metal Hammer editor Alexander Milas comments:

"I was genuinely over the moon when Evile volunteered to produce a track for
our upcoming Dimebag tribute, a stunningly rendered cover of Pantera's
classic 'Cemetary Gates'. So when the truly tragic news of Mike Alexander's
all-too-premature departure from this world hit the office, the tragic irony
wasn't lost on me or anyone here that Mike Alexander's tribute to the
immortal legacy of Dimebag would also be a final testament to his own
impeccable musicianship and commitment to the music we love.

"To understate the case slightly, it's a very special track indeed, and
we're honoured that it's a part of our upcoming tribute collection. Rest in
peace Dimebag, and rest in peace Mike Alexander."

The Dimebag Darrell tribute album contains the following tracks:

01. ZAKK WYLDE - "Suicide Note Pt. 1"
02. MACHINE HEAD - "Fucking Hostile"
03. MALEFICE - "I'm Broken"
04. AVENGED SEVENFOLD - "Walk"
05. EVILE - "Cemetery Gates"
06. FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH - "A New Level"
07. BIOHAZARD - "Mouth For War"
08. SYLOSIS - "Strength Beyond Strength"
09. CHIMAIRA - "Slaughtered"
10. UNEARTH - "Sandblasted Skin"
11. THROWDOWN - "Becoming"
12. KIUAS - "This Love"
13. THIS IS HELL - "Rise"

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk


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Wednesday, December 02, 2009

EVILE THANKS METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, SLAYER AND MORE FOR DONATED RAFFLE ITEMS

British thrashers EVILE have been overwhelmed by the support they have
received from bands and artists the world over in response to the recent
tragic death of their bassist, MIKE ALEXANDER.

EVILE are set to host two memorial shows to honour MIKE ALEXANDER, which
will take place on December 7th at Rio's in Leeds and December 8th at the
Underworld in London. A massive raffle has been arranged, with rare and
signed items up for grabs which have generously been donated by many
well-known bands and artists. Raffle tickets will be available at the
memorial shows for £5 each and can also be bought online for £7.50 each.
Some of the items will be auctioned after the shows.

View the incredible raffle items up for grabs and purchase tickets at
http://www.mikealexander.co.uk/raffle.php

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE has posted a new entry in his online diary
regarding the raffle:

"Hello to all - haven't felt like updating this in a while but thought I
would now.

"I got a mail from Gary (Exodus) that he's gonna send some signed Exodus
vinyl over. It got me thinking we could really raise some money for the
family. I had the idea of holding a raffle at both shows.

"We have some amazing raffle donations from the likes of Ozzy and Sharon
Osbourne, Metallica, Slayer, Machine Head, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Overkill,
Exodus, Hirax, Trivium, Benediction, Andy Sneap (Sabbat), Annihilator, Gus G
(Firewind/Ozzy), Ed Stone Rockwear, Peavey, Sonisphere Festival, Bloodstock
Festival and much more. The support being shown is amazing.

"This support has re-enforced my passion for heavy metal and its community.
I'm so glad we are part of such an amazing and friendly group of people.
This was a big reason Mike loved heavy metal - the people he'd meet.
Everyone was, and is, so supportive and friendly.

"The support has helped so much. Mike's girlfriend, Hayley, was so
overwhelmed by the support she texted me saying "Long live heavy metal!",
and that's something I wouldn't imagine hearing from her! Haha.

"Please grab a raffle ticket from http://www.mikealexander.co.uk/raffle.php
for £7.50 - or come along to one of the Mike Memorial shows on
Monday/Tuesday."

For more news and information, visit http://www.mikealexander.co.uk

View the flyer for the memorial shows at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/MikeMemorialShows.jpg

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk


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OCEANO FRONTMAN INTERVIEWED ON SMOKE RADIO

Chicago deathcore heavyweights OCEANO are currently crushing cities all over
North America on the California Love Tour alongside WINDS OF PLAGUE, STICK
TO YOUR GUNS, SLEEPING GIANT and CIRCLE OF CONTEMPT.

OCEANO are used to touring relentlessly, having been on the road since the
end of October when the band kicked off their first ever European tour with
ARCHITECTS, DESPISED ICON, IWRESTLEDABEARONCE and more. Proving their
dedication to their fans and their love for playing live, OCEANO started
their North American tour the very day after their last European show and
are set to keep bringing the beef until just days before Christmas.

While on the highly successful Imperial Never Say Die tour in Europe, OCEANO
frontman ADAM WARREN took time out at the band's performance in London to do
an interview with SMOKE RADIO.

Tune in to SMOKE RADIO online tonight (Wednesday, 2nd December) at 9pm UK
time at http://www.smokeradio.co.uk to catch the show and hear ADAM WARREN
discussing OCEANO's first ever European shows, the fun and toils of living
on the road, and the band's crushing debut album, DEPTHS.

Catch OCEANO on the California Love Tour at the following remaining dates:

Dec. 02 - Montreal, QC @ Tulipe
Dec. 03 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Dec. 04 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Dec. 05 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
Dec. 06 - Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84
Dec. 07 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Dec. 08 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Dec. 09 - Jacksonville, FL @ Edge
Dec. 10 - Pensacola, FL @ The Legion
Dec. 11 - Houston, TX @ Meridian
Dec. 12 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Dec. 13 - McAllen, TX @ Jagz
Dec. 14 - Ft. Worth, TX @ Ridglea Theatre
Dec. 15 - Tulsa, OK @ The Marquee
Dec. 16 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
Dec. 17 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Clubhouse
Dec. 18 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Farm
Dec. 19 - Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse

Watch OCEANO's new live performance music video for the track "A Mandatory
Sacrifice" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik3Qte0s5XU

OCEANO's debut album, DEPTHS, is out now worldwide. Get your limited
edition copy with two bonus tracks and a bonus "Into the Depths" DVD in
Europe at http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_698 or in
the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_698

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


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Tuesday, December 01, 2009

CAULDRON PREPARING TO FILM DVD AT HOMETOWN SHOW IN TORONTO

For the past month, Canadian heavy metal heroes CAULDRON have been tearing
their way around North America, leaving their infectious breed of timeless,
true heavy metal ringing in everyone's ears along the way.

CAULDRON have been supporting labelmates MUNICIPAL WASTE on the North
American leg of the "Waste the World" tour, and on this coming Sunday,
December 6th, the tour will reach CAULDRON's hometown of Toronto, where the
band are set to capture their show on film for an upcoming DVD.

The show will take place at the Opera House, where CAULDRON will be doing
their utmost to put on a spectacular show for their hometown crowd. Toronto
bangers can be assured of a particularly wild and crazy night, and with
CAULDRON taking to the stage early, everyone should get down to the Opera
House early for opening.

CAULDRON have been keeping a tour blog on the "Waste the World" tour, so
fans can stay up-to-date with all of the crazy mishaps touring brings. Read
the band's latest blog below:

"Yes, we played Bellingham. Someone's gotta put Bellingham on the map. You
can thank us later. I think we arrived sometime in the afternoon, around 3.
Saw a couple record stores on the way into town so we made sure to stop by.
Pretty slim pickin's in Bellingham. We left with 1 Frehley's Comet -
Live... Plus 2356 VHS, 1 Beavis and Butthead "Butt-O-Ween" VHS and 1
Sepultura - Morbid Visions postcard to mail home to Mom. It was pouring
rain here, a rude awakening after the tropical paradise of LA. Ian's sister
Jane came down from Vancouver to see the sound check because she heard
Cauldron's are really good.

"After that it was time to hang out on the bus watching Robocop while a
throng of fans waited outside until the doors opened. Crazy punk guy with
multiple knives was up front along with the true chi's from Stryker. Good
set overall, even after some dude took our quality Washington brewed
Rainiers off the stage. They even come with chunks of genuine Northwest
dirt in every can. This was a late gig, and MW didn't hit the stage until
after the stroke of midnite. A truly awkward crowd had gathered for their
set. When Tony yelled "circle pit", people must have misheard and thought
he said "backwards triangle and square pits simultaneously". After packing
up the gear in more rain, it was time to hit the Canadian border. We must
have done something right because we arrived at 3am, they stamped our
passports and said "see ya", even with everyone's goofy and thuggish looking
passports. And who's gonna believe that a long haired Korean tour manager's
name is Lewis Lovely? Our tour mates Off With Their Heads were not so lucky
and had to drop off the Canadian portion of the tour. Anyone know any
bands?"

Read more of CAULDRON's tour blog at
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=95793565&bl
ogId=517691434

Catch CAULDRON live on the "Waste the World" tour with MUNICIPAL WASTE at
the following remaining dates:

Dec. 6 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Dec. 7 - Montreal, QC @ Foufounes
Dec. 8 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs)
Dec. 9 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Dec. 10 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
Dec. 11 - Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/WasteTheWorld09.jpg

CAULDRON's debut album, CHAINED TO THE NITE, is available now worldwide,
featuring nine tracks of traditional, true-to-the-roots heavy metal. Get
your copy in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_700 or in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_700

For more CAULDRON news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/cauldronmetal


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Monday, November 30, 2009

"DEATH METAL LIVE" 4-DVD SET OUT NOW IN EUROPE

"Death Metal Live", a value-packed set featuring four full DVDs of classic
live death metal, is out now in Europe for less than the cost of just one
regular CD.

With 7 hours and over 100 tracks of prime, live death metal, along with
extra features such as documentaries and promo videos, "Death Metal Live"
offers a value-packed set which is essential for any self-respecting death
metal fan, and an excellent Christmas bargain.

"Death Metal Live" features four full, original DVDs from some of the most
influential and genre-defining death metal artists of all time, including a
standalone DECAPITATED live DVD for the first time ever. The four brutal
live DVDs all come housed together in a custom sleeve to offer one
low-priced, limited edition set.

Included in "Death Metal Live" are:

Deicide - When London Burns
Carcass - Wake Up And Smell The... Carcass
Napalm Death - The DVD
Decapitated - Live At The Rescue Rooms

View an image of the set at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/DeathMetalLive.jpg

Get your copy of "Death Metal Live" in Europe for just £6.95 or €7,65 now at
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Thursday, November 26, 2009

EARACHE RECORDS BLACK FRIDAY SALE WITH FREE SHIPPING

To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Earache Records is holding a
massive Black Friday sale from now until Wednesday, December 2nd, with free
shipping available on all items for US and Canadian customers.

Earache's US webstore now features a completely revamped pack section for
the ultimate bargain, plus loads of reductions on CDs and t-shirts - with
CDs starting at just $1. Included in the sale is brand new merchandise from
bands such as CAULDRON, GODFLESH, GAMA BOMB (including an exclusive color of
the "Survival Of The Fastest" LP) and OCEANO, plus the all-new Earache
Repetition shirt. The new "Death Metal Live" box set with 4 killer DVDs is
also just $15.

And if that isn't enough to be thankful for, there's also a massive
compilation pack featuring 30 CDs, 3 DVDs and the "Earache Extreme Metal
Racing" PC game for less than $100!

To get your hands on these brilliant metal bargains, with free shipping for
US and Canadian customers, head to http://earache.com/uswebstore

View the Black Friday Sale banner at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/BlackFridaySale.gif

European fans, fear not - we may not have Thanksgiving, but that doesn't
mean we can't hack away at our prices too!

To get in the festive spirit, the Earache European webstore is offering a
huge range of t-shirts starting at just £3, as well as many massive
reductions on Earache CDs, with titles available from an astounding 50p.
There are also plenty of great value packs available, plus many stunning
reductions on titles from other labels such as Displeased, Napalm, Relapse,
Season Of Mist and Self Made God.

The Earache European Holiday Sale ends on 11th January, so grab some great
holiday bargains while stocks last at http://earache.com/webstore

View the European Holiday Sale banner at
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For more news and info, head to:
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

EVILE THANKS BANDS FOR RAFFLE DONATIONS; TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

British thrashers EVILE have thanked the many bands and artists who have
donated items for the raffle to support the family of the band's late
bassist, MIKE ALEXANDER, who tragically passed away on October 5th while the
band was on tour in Sweden.

EVILE are set to host two memorial shows to honour MIKE ALEXANDER, which
will take place on December 7th at Rio's in Leeds and December 8th at the
Underworld in London. The shows will feature live performances from Irish
thrashers GAMA BOMB plus special guests MUTANT and SEREGON, as well as a
cover set from EVILE, with members of the other bands, playing some of
MIKE's favourite thrash songs. Tickets for the shows are only available
directly from the venue for £8 in advance, or for £10 on the door.

A massive raffle has been arranged, with rare and signed items from bands
and artists such as METALLICA, SLAYER, IRON MAIDEN, OZZY OSBOURNE, MEGADETH,
EXODUS, AMON AMARTH and many more up for grabs. Raffle tickets will be
available at the memorial shows for £5 each and can also be bought online
for £7.50 each.

To view the raffle items and to purchase tickets, head to
http://www.mikealexander.co.uk/raffle

EVILE guitarist OL DRAKE comments:

"We're absolutely blown away by the amount of support we and Mike's family
have received direct from all these amazing people and artists. We hope we
can raise as much as possible to help Mike's family to cover many things
needed and to help his kids and girlfriend make up for the huge loss they
all have to deal with now.

"Please show your support by grabbing a raffle ticket, or coming down to the
memorial shows in December. We'll be playing a surprise (whoops) cover set
for Mike.

"Thank you all so much for the continuing support."

View the flyer for the memorial shows at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/MikeMemorialShows.jpg

For more EVILE news and info, head to:
http://www.myspace.com/evileuk
http://twitter.com/evileuk
http://evile.tumblr.com


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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

AT THE GATES TO RELEASE 'THE FLAMES OF THE END' 3-DVD SET

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES are set to release THE
FLAMES OF THE END, a brand new 3-disc DVD set, through Earache Records.

AT THE GATES released their definitive album, SLAUGHTER OF THE SOUL - often
regarded as one of the all-time greatest metal albums - on Earache in 1995,
before touring the world and abruptly disbanding. Members of the band went
on to play major roles in other notorious metal acts such as THE HAUNTED and
CRADLE OF FILTH, before reforming for a one-off tour in 2008 to rapturous
response.

Now, to celebrate AT THE GATES' massively influential career and historical
reunion tour, the band will be releasing THE FLAMES OF THE END, an
extensive, in-depth and definitive 3-disc DVD set on February 22nd, 2010.

Housed in a deluxe six-panel DVD digipak with a 40-page colour booklet, THE
FLAMES OF THE END will include three indispensable DVDs:

Disc 1 'Under A Serpent Sun - The Story of At The Gates' - a brand new
documentary with a running time of over 2 hours, detailing the band's entire
career with exclusive interviews and footage, filmed and directed by
guitarist Anders Bjorler.

Disc 2 'Purgatory Unleashed - Live at Wacken' - a 75-minute live set from
the band's reunion set at the Wacken festival in 2008 in front of 100,000
people.

Disc 3 'Only the Dead Are Smiling' - 26 rare and archive live performances
of the band playing in locations around the globe from 1991 - 2008.

Watch the video trailer for THE FLAMES OF THE END at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fa6PeVuSmI

AT THE GATES guitarist ANDERS BJORLER comments:

"It's now almost two-and-a-half years after the first telephone call to the
guys regarding the reunion plans for 2008. Looking back at it today, I am
very pleased and happy we pulled it off in the short amount of time and
clearing all the planning hurdles with our other bands; The Haunted,
Disfear, Brujeria, Nemhain, Slakattack etc.

"I started preparing for the documentary 'Under A Serpent Sun' already in
2007. I got myself a new camera, 'cause the old one gave up on me. The
downside to my filming plans was actually reliving all the feelings
associated with At the Gates. I didn't want to miss anything. I talked to
fans, journalists, and everybody was just overwhelmed by the whole thing.
All of us basically took the time to experience this tour to the fullest
extent. We appreciated every second of it, because we knew that in a few
months it would all be over. All the troubles of the past were washed away.
We were basically enjoying touring again.

"After the reunion tour, I sat down and had a look at all the material we
had collected. We had a bunch of stuff filmed from pretty much everywhere
we played. The quality was very diverse, but at the same time intriguing,
and it gave me the inspiration to continue on the documentary. I had made
some interviews beforehand with Tomas, and continued tracking down people
with knowledge of the past - Alf, Jesper Jarold from At the Gates, and a
bunch of people from other bands at the time. We hunted down a few hundred
old pictures, old crappy VHS and HI-8 recordings from the rehearsal room,
live shows, on the road footage etc... ending up with a 130-minute
documentary. I want to express gratitude to the people helping us out with
old material: photos, videos, stories etc... It wouldn't have been possible
without your help!

"The Wacken show was planned ahead as being the #1 show on the upcoming DVD.
It captured us at our finest moment, just after the US tour, and it's
definitely one of our finest moments. We were blown away of the fact that
we actually played for 60,000 people.

"So, enjoy 'The Flames of the End' DVD box set. We have really put our
hearts into this release, and it's a fine last document of the band."

View a picture of the DVD set at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/TheFlamesOfTheEndDVD.jpg

For more AT THE GATES news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/atthegatesband


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Thursday, November 19, 2009

MUNICIPAL WASTE POSTS UPDATE FROM 'WASTE THE WORLD' TOUR

Virginian crossover kings MUNICIPAL WASTE have posted an update from their
'Waste the World' tour.

The band are currently on the North American leg of the tour in support of
their new album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, which debuted at #10 on the Billboard
Heatseekers chart.

MUNICIPAL WASTE drummer DAVE WITTE posts:

"This tour is going great, all the bands are bringing it each night - it's a
great bill with something for everyone. We're nine shows in already and
sadly Goatwhore departed last night, we'll miss them. Off With Their Heads
joins us tomorrow to mix things up even more. We're playing a smorgasbord
of old and new material and Waste fans new and old are stoked on it as well
as us!

"In Texas, in Houston we survived a flooded venue, moved the show to another
room and played and extended set for our awesome supportive fans and in
Austin, we busted out our cover version of S.O.D.'s 'United Forces' for the
last time (we've been playing on and off while touring over the past few
years), with the man Billy Milano himself singing."

Catch MUNICIPAL WASTE live with special guests CAULDRON plus others at the
following shows:

Nov. 19 - Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
Nov. 20 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
Nov. 21 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim¹s
Nov. 23 - Portland, Oregon @ Satyricon
Nov. 24 - Seattle, Washington @ El Corazon
Nov. 25 - Bellingham, Washington @ Wild Buffalo House of Music
Nov. 27 - Edmonton @ Starlite Ballroom
Nov. 28 - Calgary @ The Warehouse
Nov. 29 - Winnipeg @ Pyramid Cabaret
Dec. 01 - Minneapolis, Minnesota @ Triple Rock
Dec. 02 - Chicago, Illinois @ Subteranean
Dec. 04 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
Dec. 05 - Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop
Dec. 06 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
Dec. 07 - Montreal, QC @ Foufounes
Dec. 08 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs)
Dec. 09 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
Dec. 10 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania @ First Unitarian Church
Dec. 11 - Richmond, Virginia @ Alley Katz

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/WasteTheWorld09.jpg

Following the North American leg, MUNICIPAL WASTE will be taking a few weeks
break before bringing the 'Waste the World' tour to Europe. Catch them in
Europe in the new year at the following shows:

19.01.10 Berlin, Germany - Magnet Club
20.01.10 Stuttgart, Germany - Juha West
21.01.10 Munich, Germany - Feierwerk
22.01.10 Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto Club
23.01.10 Treviso, Italy - New age club
25.01.10 Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang
27.01.10 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
28.01.10 Oslo, Norway - Betong
29.01.10 Bergen, Norway - Garage
30.01.10 Birmingham, UK - Academy
01.02.10 Glasgow, UK - King Tuts
02.02.10 Leeds, UK - The Cockpit
04.02.10 London, UK - The Scala
05.02.10 Bolwerk, Netherlands - Sneek
06.02.10 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg

MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE is available now worldwide. Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75

For more MUNICIPAL WASTE news and to listen to some tracks from MASSIVE
AGGRESSIVE, head to http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste


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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

ORDER OF ENNEAD FRONTMAN UPDATES ON RECORDING OF NEW ALBUM

Kevin Quirion, vocalist/guitarist of the Floridian extreme metal band, ORDER OF ENNEAD has been keeping an updated MySpace blog detailing the daily exploits of the band as they record the followup to their eponymous 2008 debut album with producer, Mark Lewis (ORDER OF ENNEADTRIVIUMCHIMAIRAALL THAT REMAINS) at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, FL.

Quirion's studio updates have ranged from the informative to the downright bizarre - such as the entry that details how a tragic office shooting coincidentally would delay the day's recording schedule. Here's the latest update written by the ORDER OF ENNEAD frontman this past Monday:

"Day 5
Nov 16th 2009

Just a day of all work. Tracked five songs today and it all went very smooth. Mark and myself were the only ones in the studio today. Only two more to do tomorrow. Might start bass and vocals or we might do some random atmosphere and solo sections. We'll see how we feel tomorrow."

Keep updated on the progress of the album by going to http://bit.ly/2IYSKj

ORDER OF ENNEAD's new album is tentatively set for release in Spring 2010

Watch video footage of ORDER OF ENNEAD performing from their last European tour at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kB7hiJ-EUQ

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album is out now worldwide and consists
of 11 tracks of blasting death metal intensity, mixed with touches of black
metal melodrama, and is available as a limited edition CD featuring a bonus
DVD with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the studio. Get your copy

For more ORDER OF ENNEAD news and info, head to

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
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IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION ANNOUNCES HEADLINING UK TOUR

British death metallers IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION have revealed the dates
for a UK headlining tour in December.

Following numerous tours with the likes of CRYPTOPSY, BENEATH THE MASSACRE,
TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED and THE BOY WILL DROWN, IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION will
kick-start the 2009 holiday season with a headlining UK tour, featuring
support from WHILE SHE SLEEPS.

Catch IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION on "The Wintour" at the following shows:

06.12.09 Southend - Chinnery's
08.12.09 Colchester - The Twist
09.12.09 Leicester - The Shed
10.12.09 Doncaster - Rockbar
12.12.09 Glasgow - Classic Grand
13.12.09 Hull - Ringside
14.12.09 Leeds - Joseph's Well
15.12.09 Birmingham - The Flapper
16.12.09 Stoke - Harry's Bar
17.12.09 Bristol - The Croft

View the official tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/Ignom_Wintour09.jpg

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION's debut album, OF WINTER BORN, is out now
worldwide. Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_133 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_133

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


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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

EVILE ANNOUNCES 2010 EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR

British thrashers EVILE have confirmed a full European headlining tour for
2010.

EVILE will kick off the "Infecting Nations" tour in January with a string of
UK shows, before heading off to mainland Europe for the rest of the tour.
The tour will mark the band's first official shows since the tragic passing
of their bassist, MIKE ALEXANDER, on October 5th.

Joining EVILE on the Infecting Nations tour will be American thrashers
WARBRINGER and Israel's THE FADING.

The full Infecting Nations tour dates are as follows:

EVILE w/ Warbringer and The Fading
Infecting Nations Tour 2010
14.01.10 Cardiff, UK - Barfly
15.01.10 Wrexham, UK - Central Station
16.01.10 York, UK - Fibbers
17.01.10 Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
18.01.10 Newcastle, UK - University
20.01.10 Manchester, UK - Academy 3
21.01.10 Nottingham, UK - Rock City
22.01.10 Leeds, UK - Rios
23.01.10 Bristol, UK - Thekla
24.01.10 London, UK - The Underworld
25.01.10 Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
27.01.10 Tilburg, Holland - O13
28.01.10 Kerkrade, Holland - Rocktempel
29.01.10 Aarau, Switzerland - KIFF
30.01.10 Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
31.01.10 Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
01.02.10 Munich, Germany - Backstage
02.02.10 Milan, Italy - Zoe Club
04.02.10 Barcelona, Spain - Be Cool
05.02.10 Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas
06.02.10 Lisbon, Portugal - Cine Teatro Corroios
07.02.10 Irun, Spain - Tunk
09.02.10 Luynes, France - Korigan
10.02.10 Paris, France - Glaz'Art
11.02.10 Braunschweig, Germany - B58
12.02.10 Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
13.02.10 Chemnitz, Germany - Talschock
14.02.10 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
16.02.10 Dudingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn
17.02.10 Wangen, Germany - Jugendhaus
18.02.10 Nurnberg, Germany - Z-Bau
19.02.10 Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
20.02.10 Essen, Germany - Turock

View the official tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/InfectingNations2010.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get your
copy in Europe at http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41
or in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41


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Monday, November 16, 2009

CAULDRON BLOGS OF DEBAUCHERY AND FLOODING ON THE "WASTE THE WORLD" TOUR

Toronto traditional metal trio, CAULDRON have been updating their Waste the World tour blog with brand new tales of total debauchery such as the beginning of their newest entry:

"We awoke to Mike yelling "Showers!" at everyone who was still hammered but desperate enough to get out of bed to take one.  Dave, Chris, Ian and Sean all got up, not having showered for about 5 days.  The parking lot was next to a high school with buses full of high school girl's basketball teams pulling up for the big match.  They must have enjoyed the sight of Ian standing on the sidewalk"

CAULDRON also gave their take on the now-infamous flooding that occurred at the Houston, TX stop on the tour:

"Cauldron played with no mishaps.  Phobia played with no mishaps.  Then Goatwhore played and all hell broke loose.  A really cool kid hanging from a pipe on the ceiling decided to kick a sprinkler off.  Filthy looking black water erupted from everywhere and within minutes the room was flooded.  Everyone scrambled to get the equipment out before it was destroyed…This actually turned out to be one of the best shows so far."


Keep up with CAULDRON by reading their Waste The World tour blog at http://bit.ly/124oYL

CAULDRON
heralds the return of true rock stars back into the musical landscape. They are one of today's rare bands who not only appear to be larger than life on stage, but they also live life just as large while off of it. Read the band's blogs from their previous 2 tours to see why CAULDRON is the real deal.

Chained To The Road UK Tour Blog: http://bit.ly/3M7twG
North American Nitemare Tour Blog: http://bit.ly/10AlMO

Catch CAULDRON on the Waste The World Tour with headliners,
MUNICIPAL WASTE alongside GOATWHORE (11/6-11/16), OFF WITH
THEIR HEADS
(11/18-12/2), BRUTAL TRUTH (12/4-12/11) and PHOBIA. Here are the dates:

11/16 Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
11/18 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah
11/19 Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
11/20 Anaheim, CA @ Chian Reaction
11/21 San Francisco, CA @ Slim's
11/23 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
11/24 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
11/25 Bellingham, WA @ Wild Buffalo House of Music
11/27 Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room
11/28 Calgary, AB @ The Warehouse
11/29 Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid Cabaret
12/1 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
12/2 Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
12/4 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
12/5 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop
12/6 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
12/7 Montreal, QC @ Foufounes
12/8 Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs)
12/9 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater
12/10 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
12/11 Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz

Watch CAULDRON play their latest single, "Conjure The Mass" live in Baltimore, MD from their recently completed North American Nitemare Tour: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN23vjq8RgU

CAULDRON
's debut album, CHAINED TO THE NITE, is available now worldwide 
featuring nine tracks of traditional, true-to-the-roots heavy metal. Get
 your copy from the EARACHE U.S. WEBSTORE: http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_700

For more CAULDRON news and to hear some tracks from CHAINED TO THE NITE,
 head to http://www.myspace.com/cauldronmetal

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

Thursday, November 12, 2009

EARACHE RECORDS ANNOUNCES MASSIVE PLAY.COM SALE CAMPAIGN

British extreme metal label Earache Records has teamed up with online
retailer Play.com to host a massive sale of Earache titles.

Items start at just £6.99 with a huge selection of Earache titles available
from classic bands as well as newer hits. The Play.com Earache sale is on
now and will be running into the new year.

Head over to the Play.com Earache Records sale at
http://www.play.com/Music/CD/3-/476371/2-/Promo.html?dpr=476371

Artists featured in the sale include:

Akercocke
At The Gates
The Berzerker
Biomechanical
Blood Red Throne
Bolt Thrower
Bonded By Blood
The Boy Will Drown
Brutal Truth
Carcass
Cathedral
Cauldron
Cult Of Luna
Decapitated
Deicide
Entombed
Evile
Gama Bomb
Godflesh
Hate Eternal
The Haunted
Ignominious Incarceration
Insect Warfare
Morbid angel
Mortiis
Municipal Waste
Napalm Death
Oceano
Order Of Ennead
Pitchshifter
Sleep
SSS
Terrorizer
Violator
White Wizzard

View the sale flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/PlaySale.jpg

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

GAMA BOMB FRONTMAN SPEAKS WITH TEETHOFTHEDIVINE.COM

Philly Byrne, frontman of the irish thrash act, GAMA BOMB recently spoke to Scott Alisoglu of TeethOfTheDivine.com. In a comprehensive interview, Philly, ever the outspoken one, touches upon the reasons EARACHE teamed up with Rapidshare to deliver GAMA BOMB's new album, TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE for free, the effects of file sharing on the music industry and how the band proudly waves the banner for thrash in an ever-changing scene:

"Everywhere lately you see thrash bands jumping ship or aggressively retuning their style, which is fine, but we don't feel the urge. Our formula for music, and our delivery system for it, is perfect for us.

Two things dare driving the current "cooling off" of new thrash bands: one is the urge to grow musically, and the other is the fear that the ship is sinking, the scene is dying, style is turning and bands are afraid of becoming a joke. For the first, we grow musically by refining, by developing character and chops and balls. And as for the second, we've been together for seven years, popular for two, and have no fear of going back to "unpopularity" in whatever form its meant to take. We've never been cool anyway, so being passé is about as scary as a hairbrush to us. We'll stick with the thrash thanks!"

Read the entire interview with GAMA BOMB frontman, Philly Byrne at http://www.teethofthedivine.com/site/featured/interview-with-gama-bomb/

Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB have released their brand new album, TALES FROM
THE GRAVE IN SPACE
, worldwide as a free download.

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE
is absolutely free, including artwork, and
will remain a free download forever. Fans and non-fans alike are encouraged
to download the album and even pass it on to everyone you know. Download
the album now, powered by RapidShare, the world's leading online file
hosting company, at http://www.earache.com/gamabomb

Produced by SCOTT ATKINS (IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION, BEHEMOTH, CRADLE OF
FILTH)
and featuring artwork by JEFF JORDAN (THE MARS VOLTA), TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE follows GAMA BOMB's trademark sound, featuring 12 frantically fast, infectious and fun tracks.

View the cover art for TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE at
http://www.earacherecords.com/myspace/TalesFromTheGraveInSpace.jpg

Watch a video of GAMA BOMB frontman PHILLY BYRNE announcing that the album
is available now, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmq5dFnFBjQ

To celebrate the release of TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE, GAMA BOMB are
kicking off a headlining European tour tonight, November 5th. Catch them
live at the following shows:

GAMA BOMB 'Waste of Space' UK/European Headlining Tour
12.11.09 Colchester, UK - Twist
15.11.09 Lille, France - La Chimere
17.11.09 Bilbao, Spain - Santana 27
18.11.09 Madrid, Spain - Ritmo y Compás
19.11.09 Taragona, Spain - Sala Zero
20.11.09 Bordeaux, France - Heretic Club
21.11.09 Hamme, Belgium - Hamme(r)fest
22.11.09 Strasbourg, France - Molodoi
24.11.09 Rostock, Germany - Alte Zuckerfabrik
25.11.09 Berlin, Germany - Tommyhaus
27.11.09 Chemnitz, Germany - Bunker
28.11.09 Giessen, Germany - Thrash Inferno Festival, Hessenhalle
29.11.09 Eindhoven, Netherlands - Klokgebouw
30.11.09 Schwalmstadt, Germany - Bunker
01.12.09 Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
02.12.09 Vienna, Austria - Escape Metal Corner
03.12.09 Budapest, Hungary - Pogo Loco
04.12.09 Gorriza, Italy - Pieffe Factory

GAMA BOMB
18.12.09 Rotterdam, Netherlands - Baroeg
19.12.09 Geldersch, Netherlands - Metal Treffen

For more GAMA BOMB news and info, head to the band's official MySpace page
at http://www.myspace.com/gamabomb or follow the band on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/gamabombspeaks

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

 Anthony Guzzardo
 North American Press Manager
 Earache Records
 4402 11th st.
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 Phone - 718-786-1707
 Fax - 718-786-1756
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 Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media