Friday, August 31, 2012

RIVAL SONS GUITARIST SCOTT HOLIDAY TALKS ABOUT NEW ALBUM 'HEAD DOWN'

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY has taken part in a new interview ahead of the release of the band's highly-anticipated new album, HEAD DOWN, on September 17th.

In the video, SCOTT discusses his musical upbringing, recording the new album in Nashville, and some of the equipment used by the band in the studio.

Watch the video interview now at http://youtu.be/-CvnvhNtzwA

HEAD DOWN was recorded with Grammy-nominated producer DAVE COBB (JAMIE JOHNSON, SHOOTER JENNINGS) and Grammy-winning engineer VANCE POWELL (JACK WHITE, THE WHITE STRIPES, KINGS OF LEON).

The album is available to pre-order now on CD, digi-sleeve CD and limited edition audiophile vinyl.  A special stencil edition hand-made by the band themselves is also available exclusively from the Earache Webstore.  Pre-order HEAD DOWN now in Europe at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ or in North America at http://bit.ly/mtaFfm

HEAD DOWN is also available to pre-order on iTunes at http://bit.ly/KMbFhR

See RIVAL SONS on tour in Europe in support of HEAD DOWN at the following shows:

Sep. 21 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2
Sep. 22 - Bristol, UK - Thekla
Sep. 23 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
Sep. 24 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Sep. 26 - Newcastle, UK - Academy 2
Sep. 27 - Glasgow, UK - Garage
Sep. 28 - Manchester, UK - Ritz
Sep. 29 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
Oct. 01 - London, UK - Electric Ballroom
Oct. 02 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
Oct. 03 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
Oct. 04 - Cologne, Germany - Werkstatt
Oct. 05 - Berlin, Germany - Postbahnhof
Oct. 07 - Warsaw, Poland - Hydrozagadka
Oct. 08 - Vilnius, Lithuania - New York Club
Oct. 09 - Tallinn, Estonia - Rock Cafe
Oct. 11 - Helsinki, Finland - Club Circus
Oct. 12 - Tampere, Finland - Pakkahuone Club
Oct. 13 - Oulu, Finland - Club Teatria
Oct. 15 - Stockholm Sweden - Tyrol
Oct. 16 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
Oct. 17 - Stavanger, Norway - Folken
Oct. 18 - Bergen, Norway - Hulen
Oct. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Trädgår'n
Oct. 21 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega
Oct. 22 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
Oct. 23 - Munich, Germany - 59:1
Oct. 24 - Vienna, Austria - B72
Oct. 26 - Bern, Switzerland - Bierhubeli
Oct. 27 - Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generali
Oct. 28 - Zurich, Switzerland - Plaza
Oct. 29 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino

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

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

HOUR OF 13 CONFIRMED FOR DUBLIN DOOM DAYS FESTIVAL

East Coast doom metallers HOUR OF 13 have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Dublin Doom Days festival in Ireland.

The fourth edition of the festival takes place over two days, September 28th and 29th, at The Pint in Dublin.  Also included on the bill are the likes of URFAUST, TOME, WEED PRIEST, THE VEIL, WEEPING ULCER and more.

HOUR OF 13 guitarist CHAD DAVIS comments:

"Hour of 13 are pleased to be a part of the 2012 instalment of Dublin Doom Days.  A little over 2 years to the date, it will be great to play our second-only European appearance in the birthplace of our first ever live show.  The people in the Irish scene are extremely amazing, and we would like nothing more than to bring our music back to them for round two."

HOUR OF 13 vocalist PHIL SWANSON adds:

"It's very last minute with not much time for preparation.  I'd never consider this for anyone but Mark [Dublin Doom Days promoter] and nowhere else but Dublin."

View the Dublin Doom Days flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ho13_ddd.jpg

For more information about the Dublin Doom Days festival, join the official event page on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/events/351717778186718

See HOUR OF 13 live at the following shows:

Sep. 29, 2012 - Dublin, Ireland - The Pint
Oct. 26, 2012 - New York, NY - Saint Vitus
Apr. 18, 2013 - Tilburg, Netherlands - Roadburn Festival

HOUR OF 13's new album, 333, is available now worldwide.  Get the CD in Europe at http://bit.ly/ftvV12 or in North America at http://bit.ly/sEDlz3

333 is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/MQc6rU

Get more HOUR OF 13 news and info at:

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Twitter - http://twitter.com/hourof13band


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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE 'HEAD DOWN' SPOTIFY EXCLUSIVE TRACK-BY-TRACK COMMENTARY

RIVAL SONS will be celebrating the release of their highly-anticipated new album, HEAD DOWN, with an exclusive track-by-track audio commentary on Spotify.

The commentary will be featured on Spotify from September 17th alongside HEAD DOWN, and features the band members talking about the meanings and inspiration behind all thirteen mind-blowing tracks on the new album.

Get a preview of the track-by-track commentaries at https://vimeo.com/47935351

HEAD DOWN was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with Grammy-nominated producer DAVE COBB (JAMIE JOHNSON, SHOOTER JENNINGS) and Grammy-winning engineer VANCE POWELL (JACK WHITE, THE WHITE STRIPES, KINGS OF LEON).  The band recently recorded a video for the track "Keep On Swinging".

HEAD DOWN is available to pre-order now on CD, digi-sleeve CD and limited edition audiophile vinyl.  A special stencil edition created by the band themselves is also available exclusively from the Earache Webstore.  Pre-order the album now in Europe at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ or in North America at http://bit.ly/mtaFfm

HEAD DOWN is also available to pre-order on iTunes at http://bit.ly/KMbFhR

See RIVAL SONS on tour in Europe in support of HEAD DOWN at the following shows:

Sep. 21 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2
Sep. 22 - Bristol, UK - Thekla
Sep. 23 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
Sep. 24 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Sep. 26 - Newcastle, UK - Academy 2
Sep. 27 - Glasgow, UK - Garage
Sep. 28 - Manchester, UK - Ritz
Sep. 29 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
Oct. 01 - London, UK - Electric Ballroom
Oct. 02 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
Oct. 03 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
Oct. 04 - Cologne, Germany - Werkstatt
Oct. 05 - Berlin, Germany - Postbahnhof
Oct. 07 - Warsaw, Poland - Hydrozagadka
Oct. 08 - Vilnius, Lithuania - New York Club
Oct. 09 - Tallinn, Estonia - Rock Cafe
Oct. 11 - Helsinki, Finland - Club Circus
Oct. 12 - Tampere, Finland - Pakkahuone Club
Oct. 13 - Oulu, Finland - Club Teatria
Oct. 15 - Stockholm Sweden - Tyrol
Oct. 16 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
Oct. 17 - Stavanger, Norway - Folken
Oct. 18 - Bergen, Norway - Hulen
Oct. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Trädgår'n
Oct. 21 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega
Oct. 22 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
Oct. 23 - Munich, Germany - 59:1
Oct. 24 - Vienna, Austria - B72
Oct. 26 - Bern, Switzerland - Bierhubeli
Oct. 27 - Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generali
Oct. 28 - Zurich, Switzerland - Plaza
Oct. 29 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino

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

Get more RIVAL SONS news and info at:

Official site - http://www.rivalsons.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rivalsons
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/rivalsons
Twitter - http://twitter.com/rivalsons


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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

CEREBRAL BORE POST SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR UPDATE

Scottish death metallers CEREBRAL BORE have been tearing their way around the USA for the past month on the Summer Slaughter tour, sharing the stage with the likes of CANNIBAL CORPSE, PERIPHERY, JOB FOR A COWBOY, GOATWHORE and more.

With the tour coming to an end this week, the band have posted an update from the road, before they return across the Atlantic for an Eastern European trek, followed by a month-long tour with DYING FETUS.

CEREBRAL BORE guitarist PAUL MCGUIRE comments:

"We are now heading into the last week of Summer Slaughter, and so far it has been a truly awesome experience.  We have gotten to know all bands on the tour as well as their crews, and it's gonna be pretty sad when the time comes to part ways.  The biggest thing for me personally has been getting to know and tour with the guys from Cannibal Corpse.  These guys are my heroes, so there is a lot of room to be disappointed... but they have been amazing.  We have gone out drinking with them, they've invited us onto their bus many times, fed us, watered us and supported us by wearing our shirts and watching stage-side.  A real dream come true for all of us and we can't thank them enough.  It's not over yet though, and we have a bunch of west coast shows still to come - the energy levels are still at max and we are raring to go, so bring it on!"

See CEREBRAL BORE on the following remaining Summer Slaughter tour dates:

Aug. 21 - Boise, ID - The Venue *
Aug. 22 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox Sodo
Aug. 23 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
Aug. 24 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
Aug. 25 - Anaheim, CA - The Grove

* CEREBRAL BORE, GOATWHORE and EXHUMED only

View the Summer Slaughter tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/cb_summerslaughter12.jpg

See CEREBRAL BORE on tour in Europe at the following shows:

CEREBRAL BORE w/ VISCERA TRAIL, FLAYED DISCIPLE
Sep. 05 - Szeged, Hungary - Club Noir
Sep. 06 - Bucharest, Romania - Ageless Club
Sep. 07 - Varna, Bulgaria - Bar Grind
Sep. 08 - Istanbul, Turkey - The Mekan Concert Hall
Sep. 09 - Thessaloniki, Greece - 8 Ball Club
Sep. 10 - Belgrade, Serbia - TBC
Sep. 11 - Sarajevo, Bosnia - Cinemas Sloga
Sep. 12 - Maribor, Slovenia - Gustaf Hall
Sep. 13 - Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice

View the Eastern European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/cb_easterneurope.jpg

CEREBRAL BORE w/ DYING FETUS, JOB FOR A COWBOY, REVOCATION
Sep. 14 - Lindau, Germany - Club Vaudeville
Sep. 15 - Geneva, Switzerland - L'Usine
Sep. 16 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2
Sep. 17 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront
Sep. 18 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy 2
Sep. 19 - Reading, UK - Sub89
Sep. 20 - Manchester, UK - Club Academy
Sep. 21 - Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
Sep. 22 - Dublin, Ireland - The Pint
Sep. 23 - London, UK - The Underworld
Sep. 24 - Paris, France - Divan du Monde
Sep. 25 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje
Sep. 26 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Sep. 27 - Malmö, Sweden - KB
Sep. 28 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers
Sep. 29 - Stockholm, Sweden - Klubben
Oct. 01 - Helsinki, Finland - Tavastia
Oct. 03 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega
Oct. 04 - Berlin, Germany - C-Club
Oct. 05 - Würzburg, Germany - Hell Inside Festival at Posthalle
Oct. 06 - Jena, Germany - F-Haus
Oct. 07 - Prague, Czech Republic - Hoodoo Club
Oct. 08 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Oct. 09 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Oct. 10 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Gala Hala
Oct. 11 - Legnano (Milan), Italy - Land of Live Club
Oct. 12 - Aarau, Switzerland - Kiff
Oct. 13 - Essen, Germany - Turock
Oct. 14 - Aarschot, Belgium - De Klinker

View the "Womb to Waste" tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/cb_wombtowaste.jpg

CEREBRAL BORE recently released a new song, called "Horrendous Acts of Iniquity".  Get the track now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/wdfQiV

CEREBRAL BORE's debut album, MANIACAL MISCREATION, is available now on CD in North America at http://bit.ly/jOTneO and in Europe at http://bit.ly/eO2FYH

MANIACAL MISCREATION is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/rP2K6Q

Watch CEREBRAL BORE's music video for the track "Maniacal Miscreation" at http://youtu.be/tG46oJBGhNg

Get more CEREBRAL BORE news and info at:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cerebral-bore/192210687462914
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/cerebralbore2
Twitter - http://twitter.com/cerebral_bore
Tumblr - http://cerebralbore.tumblr.com


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Friday, August 17, 2012

SSS GEARING UP FOR LONDON'S RADFEST THIS SUNDAY

British crossover thrashers SSS are gearing up for this weekend's Radfest, which takes place on Sunday, 19th August at Hackney Downs Studios in London.

The band will be joining the likes of VERONICA FALLS, TRASH TALK, CEREMONY and more at the one-day festival, which features three stages as well as a market including a poster exhibition, pop-up record store, clothes and food stalls.  SSS will be performing at 4:30pm.

SSS bassist MARK MAGILL comments:

"We're looking forward to getting down and playing Radfest.  We always love playing in London.  Last time we were down there it was berzerk, so we're hoping this will be more of the same.  Come down and say hello!"

Radfest tickets cost just £15 in advance and are available now from TicketWeb at http://bit.ly/Nuel4x or from WeGotTickets at http://bit.ly/LAoCFj

View the Radfest flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/sss_radfest12.jpg

For more information go to http://sexbeatlondon.com/radfest2012

SSS were recently confirmed for this year's Bloodshed Fest in the Netherlands, and are also planning a string of European shows surrounding the festival date.  See the band live at the following shows:

Aug. 19 - London, UK - Radfest
Sep. 08 - Wrexham, UK - The Dirty Weekender at Midnight Lounge
Oct. 13 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - Bloodshed Fest

SSS' latest album, PROBLEMS TO THE ANSWER, features 25 snarling tracks and is available now on CD and limited edition picture disc LP.  Get the album in Europe at http://bit.ly/itwWhW or in North America at http://bit.ly/mnae5a

PROBLEMS TO THE ANSWER is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/tM0uk9

Get more SSS news and info at:

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Twitter - http://twitter.com/sssliverpool
Blog - http://sssliverpool.blogspot.com


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IRON MONKEY: 'OUR PROBLEM' TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL FOR THE FIRST TIME

OUR PROBLEM, the classic 1998 album from UK aggro-doomsters IRON MONKEY, is due to be released on limited edition vinyl for the first time ever on September 10th.

OUR PROBLEM was produced by ANDY SNEAP (MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, CRADLE OF FILTH, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, NEVERMORE) and, along with the band's self-titled debut album, single-handedly brought the US sludgecore sound to the UK underground.

The release is part of the "First Time On Vinyl" campaign, which plugs the gaps in the Earache catalogue that have never before been released on LP.

OUR PROBLEM will be released on double vinyl housed in a deluxe gatefold sleeve, and includes three bonus tracks taken from the deleted WE'VE LEARNED NOTHING split with CHURCH OF MISERY.  All profits will be donated to the UK National Kidney Federation in memory of the band's late frontman, JOHNNY MORROW.  For more information, visit http://www.kidney.org.uk

OUR PROBLEM is available to pre-order now in these strictly limited colours:

100 - Skol Super Gold (SOLD OUT!)
200 - Weed Green (ALMOST GONE!)
300 - Primate Brown
800 - Black

View a picture of the coloured vinyls at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ourproblem_vinyl.jpg

Pre-order the OUR PROBLEM vinyl now in Europe at http://bit.ly/P0YZ3d or in North America at http://bit.ly/QG3BuQ

The full track listing for the OUR PROBLEM vinyl is as follows:

SIDE A:
01. Bad Year
02. Supagorgonizer
03. Boss Keloid
04. IRMS

SIDE B:
05. House Anxiety
06. 2 Golden Rules
07. 9 Joint Spiritual Whip

SIDE C:
08. Omi Bozu (Wisdom of Choking)
09. Sleep to Win *

SIDE D:
10. Arsonaut *
11. Kiss of Death *

* Bonus tracks

IRON MONKEY's self-titled debut album is also available now on limited edition coloured vinyl from the Earache Webstore.


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Friday, August 10, 2012

VEKTOR KICK OFF U.S. TOUR TONIGHT

Philadelphia-based progressive thrashers VEKTOR are due to kick off a US tour tonight - Friday, August 10th - at Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Originally formed in Tempe, Arizona, VEKTOR expertly mix technical thrash metal with progressive elements, based around science-fiction themes.  The band have released two full-length albums - 2009's BLACK FUTURE and 2011's OUTER ISOLATION.

VEKTOR bassist FRANK CHIN comments:

"It's been two years since we've done a proper US tour.  A lot has happened since then and we're stoked to show the rest of the States what we've been working on, live.  Seeing old fans and friends and making new ones.  Turning new brains into cerebral mush and infecting new lands; we'll make it count.  This is just a taste of the future.  Sci-fi or die!"

See VEKTOR on tour in the USA at the following shows:

Aug. 10 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie
Aug. 12 - New York, NY - Saint Vitus Bar
Aug. 13 - Burlington, VT - Nectars
Aug. 14 - Buffalo, NY - The Funeral Home
Aug. 15 - Hamilton, ON - Mountain Theatre
Aug. 16 - Cleveland, OH - Now That's Class
Aug, 17 - Warren, MI - The Ritz
Aug. 18 - Lansing, MI - Blackened Moon Concert Hall
Aug. 19 - Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle
Aug. 20 - St. Louis, MO - Firebird
Aug. 21 - Kansas City, MO - Riot Room
Aug. 22 - Lincoln, NE - Zoo Bar
Aug. 23 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
Aug. 25 - Salt Lake City, UT - Burt's Tiki Lounge
Aug. 26 - Idaho Falls, ID - Wax House
Aug. 27 - Boise, ID - Shredder
Aug. 28 - Seattle, WA - Funhouse
Aug. 30 - Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
Aug. 31 - Eugene, OR - Bloodstains Across Eugene Fest
Sep. 01 - Arcata, CA - Alibi
Sep. 02 - San Francisco, CA - Thee Parkside
Sep. 03 - Fullerton, CA - Slidebar
Sep. 04 - Los Angeles, CA - TBA
Sep. 05 - Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room
Sep. 06 - Las Cruces, NM - Trainyard
Sep. 07 - San Antonio, TX - Korova Basement
Sep. 08 - Austin, TX - Spider House Cafe (early show)
Sep. 08 - Austin, TX - Frontier Bar (late show)
Sep. 09 - Dallas, TX - Club Dada
Sep. 10 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
Sep. 11 - Atlanta, GA - The 529
Sep. 13 - Charlotte, NC - Tremont Music Hall
Sep. 14 - Wilmington, NC - Reggie's
Sep. 15 - Richmond, VA - Strange Matter
Sep. 16 - Washington D.C. - RAS Restaurant (early show)

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/vektor_summer12.jpg

BLACK FUTURE is available now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/OPQGHy

OUTER ISOLATION is available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/MmRF4M

Get more VEKTOR news and info at:

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MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/vektor


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RIVAL SONS SHOOT MUSIC VIDEO FOR BRAND NEW TRACK

RIVAL SONS have finished shooting a brand new music video in Los Angeles, California.

The video for the track "Keep On Swinging" - which is the first single from the band's highly-anticipated new album, HEAD DOWN - was shot with director GREG EPHRAIM (THE SMASHING PUMPKINS), who also filmed the band's videos for "Pressure and Time" and "All Over the Road".

The video is set in a southern-style church community, with the band performing in front of a captivated congregation, while a young woman is marched towards a river to be baptised.  "Keep On Swinging" is due to be released in late August.

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY comments:

"Churches, people feelin' the spirit, and a handful of snakes!  That's a little taste of the new video - the first from our new record, Head Down.  The song?  'Keep On Swinging'.  Directed by our buddy Greg Ephraim, who did 'Pressure and Time' and 'All Over the Road', this idea was an easy choice when we read his treatment.  A little bit of southern baptist evangelical churchin' spirit and a big dose of rock 'n' roll.  We actually had a bunch of people from the actual parish of the church we played in sitting in during the performance, and I think they were actually feeling the spirit!  It was pretty far out...  A really fun way to kick off the new album.  People fainting in the aisles, Jay as a possessed preacher and, well, you never can go wrong with the serpent making an appearance in a rock 'n' roll video."

View some photos from the video shoot at:

http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rs_kos1.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rs_kos2.jpg

See more photos from the shoot at http://bit.ly/OhlWS8

HEAD DOWN was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with Grammy-nominated producer DAVE COBB (JAMIE JOHNSON, SHOOTER JENNINGS) and Grammy-winning engineer VANCE POWELL (JACK WHITE, THE WHITE STRIPES, KINGS OF LEON).  The album is due to be released on September 17th.

HEAD DOWN is available to pre-order now on CD, digisleeve CD and limited edition audiophile vinyl.  A special stencil edition created by the band themselves is also available exclusively from the Earache Webstore.  Pre-order the album now in Europe at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ or in North America at http://bit.ly/mtaFfm

HEAD DOWN is also available to pre-order on iTunes at http://bit.ly/KMbFhR

RIVAL SONS have just announced a new European headlining tour.  See the band live at the following shows:

Sep. 21 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2
Sep. 22 - Bristol, UK - Thekla
Sep. 23 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
Sep. 24 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Sep. 26 - Newcastle, UK - Academy 2
Sep. 27 - Glasgow, UK - Garage
Sep. 28 - Manchester, UK - Ritz
Sep. 29 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
Oct. 01 - London, UK - Electric Ballroom
Oct. 02 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
Oct. 03 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
Oct. 04 - Cologne, Germany - Werkstatt
Oct. 05 - Berlin, Germany - Postbahnhof
Oct. 07 - Warsaw, Poland - Hydrozagadka
Oct. 08 - Vilnius, Lithuania - New York Club
Oct. 09 - Tallinn, Estonia - Rock Cafe
Oct. 11 - Helsinki, Finland - Club Circus
Oct. 12 - Tampere, Finland - Pakkahuone Club
Oct. 13 - Oulu, Finland - Club Teatria
Oct. 15 - Stockholm Sweden - Tyrol
Oct. 16 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
Oct. 17 - Stavanger, Norway - Folken
Oct. 18 - Bergen, Norway - Hulen
Oct. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Trädgår'n
Oct. 21 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega
Oct. 22 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
Oct. 23 - Munich, Germany - 59:1
Oct. 24 - Vienna, Austria - B72
Oct. 26 - Bern, Switzerland - Bierhubeli
Oct. 27 - Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generali
Oct. 28 - Zurich, Switzerland - Plaza
Oct. 29 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino

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

Get more RIVAL SONS news and info at:

Official site - http://www.rivalsons.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rivalsons
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/rivalsons
Twitter - http://twitter.com/rivalsons


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Thursday, August 09, 2012

SAVAGE MESSIAH PREPARE FOR BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE THIS SATURDAY

British metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH are gearing up for their performance at the UK's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which takes place this weekend at Catton Hall in Derbyshire.

The band will be storming onto the Sophie Lancaster stage this Saturday, August 11th at 11:50am to wake the metal masses with their brand of shred-heavy metal.  SAVAGE MESSIAH join a line-up that includes the likes of MACHINE HEAD, SEPULTURA, TESTAMENT, ICED EARTH, EVILE, ALICE COOPER and more.

SAVAGE MESSIAH guitarist JOFF BAILEY comments:

"The anticipation is really starting to brew now!  It's gonna be one hell of a weekend and we really can't wait to blast the living shit out of any one of you crazy muthas who are brave enough to come check us out with a hangover!  Trust me... you will receive no mercy from us!  Prepare for a Saturday morning slab of total and utter carnage that will seriously separate the warriors from the cowards!  It's gonna be all-out war!  You have been warned!!"

For tickets and more information about Bloodstock, go to http://www.bloodstock.uk.com

See SAVAGE MESSIAH live at the following shows:

Aug. 11 - Walton-On-Trent, UK - Bloodstock Open Air
Nov. 03 - Holmfirth, UK - Picturedrome (w/ EVILE)

SAVAGE MESSIAH's latest album, PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE, is out now worldwide on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl LP.  Get the album in Europe at http://bit.ly/A9ClhQ or in North America at http://bit.ly/AgH8Dc

PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE is also available on iTunes, with an exclusive bonus track, at http://bit.ly/zqbuz3

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Twitter - http://twitter.com/savagemessiah


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WHITE WIZZARD KICK OFF 'NORTH AMERICAN ASSAULT' TOUR TONIGHT

Los Angeles heavy metallers WHITE WIZZARD are due to kick off a North American tour tonight - Thursday, August 9th - in Kansas City, Missouri.

WHITE WIZZARD will be playing thirteen shows along the East Coast of the USA and Canada on the 'North American Assault' tour, ending in Tempe, Arizona on August 29th.  Also featured on the tour are ICARUS WITCH and WIDOW.

WHITE WIZZARD mainman and bassist JON LEON recently commented:

"White Wizzard is excited to be doing an East Coast tour with the great bands Icarus Witch and Widow - both are fantastic and we think it is a fantastic bill.  Come out if you want to see three bands doing traditional heavy metal and have a blast...  See you there!"

See WHITE WIZZARD on the North American Assault tour at the following shows:

WHITE WIZZARD w/ ICARUS WITCH, WIDOW
Aug. 09 - Kansas City, MO - The Riot Room *
Aug. 11 - Joliet, IL - Mojoe's *
Aug. 14 - Ottawa, ON - Cafe Dekcuf *
Aug. 15 - Montreal, QB - Katacombes *
Aug. 16 - Toronto, ON - The Wreck Room *
Aug. 17 - Buffalo, NY - Broadway Joe's
Aug. 18 - New York, NY - The Studio at Webster Hall
Aug. 19 - Allentown, PA - Jimmy's Place
Aug. 20 - Wilmington, DE - Mojo13
Aug. 23 - Richmond, VA - Kingdom
Aug. 24 - Raleigh, NC - Berkeley Cafe
Aug. 25 - Atlanta, GA - The 120 Tavern
Aug. 29 - Tempe, AZ - Club Red **

* WHITE WIZZARD and ICARUS WITCH only
** WHITE WIZZARD only

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/whitewizzard_aug12.jpg

The North American Assault tour will be WHITE WIZZARD's first with their new vocalist JOSEPH MICHAEL.  Listen to a brand new track with the new frontman, titled "Torpedo of Truth", at http://youtu.be/r08i7qf56AM

WHITE WIZZARD's latest album, FLYING TIGERS, is out now worldwide on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl LP.  Get the album in North America at http://bit.ly/aHWjUL

FLYING TIGERS is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/HDKO3F

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and info at:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/WhiteWizzard
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard


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Wednesday, August 08, 2012

EVILE RELEASE 'IN DREAMS OF TERROR' MUSIC VIDEO

EVILE have released a brand new music video for their track "In Dreams of Terror", ahead of the band's performance at this weekend's Bloodstock Open Air festival in Derbyshire, UK.

"In Dreams of Terror" was directed by ASH PEARS of ASHTV, and is the third video to be released from FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH, following "Cult" and "In Memoriam".

Watch the "In Dreams of Terror" video now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSllmP3FLCE

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE comments:

"Surprise!  Here's a new Evile music video!  Instead of building up any kind of hype and making people wait, we thought we would just throw the latest one at you out of the blue as a treat.  We had loads of fun doing this with Ash Pears of ASHTV and we really think we've got a video that suits the song greatly.  Here is 'In Dreams of Terror'.  And if you're coming to Bloodstock this weekend, you just may hear this one!"

EVILE are performing at Bloodstock this Sunday, August 12th at 3:15pm on the Ronnie James Dio main stage.  The band will also be taking part in a signing session at 6pm on Sunday.  For tickets and more info, go to http://www.bloodstock.uk.com

See EVILE live on tour at the following shows:

EVILE
Aug. 12 - Walton-On-Trent, UK - Bloodstock Open Air Festival
Aug. 24 - Wörrstadt, Germany - Neuborn Open Air Festival

EVILE w/ WOLF
Oct. 18 - Glasgow, UK - O2 ABC 2
Oct. 19 - Manchester, UK - Academy 3
Oct. 20 - Belfast, UK - The Limelight
Oct. 21 - Dublin, Ireland - The Pint
Oct. 23 - Newcastle, UK - Academy 2
Oct. 24 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Oct. 25 - Birmingham, UK - Academy 3
Oct. 26 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy 2
Oct. 27 - Norwich, UK - Open
Oct. 28 - London, UK - Garage
Oct. 29 - Southampton, UK - The Cellar

EVILE w/ SAVAGE MESSIAH
Nov. 03 - Holmfirth, UK - Picturedrome

View the UK tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_uk_oct12.jpg

EVILE's latest album, FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH, is available now worldwide on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl, and is also available from the Earache Webstore in a range of exclusive "Serpent Cult" fan packs.

Get the album now in Europe at http://bit.ly/c7wbbN or in North America at http://bit.ly/9aOHhw

FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/nMSZGC

Get more EVILE news and info at:

Official website - http://www.evile.co.uk
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/evileuk
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/evileuk
Twitter - http://twitter.com/evileuk


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Monday, August 06, 2012

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR

RIVAL SONS have confirmed dates for a European headlining tour in support of their forthcoming new album, HEAD DOWN, which is due to be released on September 17th.  The tour kicks off on September 21st with nine shows in the UK, before moving on to continental Europe.

It follows a massively successful run through Europe earlier this summer, where the band performed numerous headlining club shows and huge rock festivals, as well as shows with the likes of GUNS N' ROSES and EVANESCENCE.

RIVAL SONS drummer MICHAEL MILEY comments:

"Hey y'all!  It's SOO good to be home, back in sunny Los Angeles... Getting some much needed rest after the Pressure & Time onslaught.  We had so much fun this summer - and the last year as well - in Europe and UK.  September 17 marks the new chapter for Rival Sons.  SOO looking forward to playing the new material for ya's.  Our autumn tour dates will be announced SOON.  Thanks to all our awesome super fans.  See you soon!"

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY adds:

"This last tour was definitely our most successful yet.  All the headline shows were at capacity, support shows with kick-ass bands and the festivals were extremely great to us... Great slots, huge crowds, and got to connect and play with some of our favorite bands as well as meet a ton of new great ones.  Making lots of new friends.  We also got to play some unbelievable new places.  The whole tour was basically a complete onslaught of radicalness.  Looking forward to coming back through to all these places in support of the new record this next year.  People are always graciously telling us these amazing things like, 'you guys have made me believe rock 'n' roll isn't dead'... 'You guys are the future of rock 'n' roll' etc.  But I can wholeheartedly say, the reaction we got from the crowd on this tour reinstated my firm belief that people really want, even NEED rock 'n' roll in their lives."

See RIVAL SONS on tour in Europe at the following shows:

Sep. 21 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2
Sep. 22 - Bristol, UK - Thekla
Sep. 23 - Nottingham, UK - Rescue Rooms
Sep. 24 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Sep. 26 - Newcastle, UK - Academy 2
Sep. 27 - Glasgow, UK - Garage
Sep. 28 - Manchester, UK - Ritz
Sep. 29 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
Oct. 01 - London, UK - Electric Ballroom
Oct. 02 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
Oct. 03 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
Oct. 04 - Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
Oct. 05 - Berlin, Germany - Postbahnhof
Oct. 07 - Warsaw, Poland - Hydrozagadka
Oct. 08 - Vilnius, Lithuania - New York Club
Oct. 09 - Tallin, Estonia - Rock Cafe
Oct. 11 - Helsinki, Finland - Club Circus
Oct. 12 - Tampere, Finland - Pakkaguane Club
Oct. 13 - Oulu, Finland - Club Teatria
Oct. 15 - Stockholm Sweden - Tyrol
Oct. 16 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller
Oct. 17 - Stavanger, Norway - Folken
Oct. 18 - Bergen, Norway - Hulen
Oct. 20 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Pustervik
Oct. 21 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Vega
Oct. 22 - Hamburg, Germany - Knust
Oct. 23 - Munich, Germany - 59:1
Oct. 24 - Vienna, Austria - B72
Oct. 26 - Bern, Switzerland - Bierhubeli
Oct. 27 - Milan, Italy - Magazzini Generali
Oct. 28 - Zurich, Switzerland - Plaza
Oct. 29 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino

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

Planet Rock will be hosting an exclusive pre-sale for the UK shows this coming Monday, August 6th.  Keep an eye out at http://www.planetrock.com

HEAD DOWN was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with Grammy-nominated producer DAVE COBB (JAMIE JOHNSON, SHOOTER JENNINGS) and Grammy-winning engineer VANCE POWELL (JACK WHITE, THE WHITE STRIPES, KINGS OF LEON).

HEAD DOWN is available to pre-order now on CD, digisleeve CD and limited edition audiophile vinyl.  A special stencil edition created by the band themselves is also available exclusively from the Earache Webstore.  Pre-order the album now in Europe at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ or in North America at http://bit.ly/mtaFfm

HEAD DOWN is also available to pre-order on iTunes at http://bit.ly/KMbFhR

Get more RIVAL SONS news and info at:

Official site - http://www.rivalsons.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rivalsons
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/rivalsons
Twitter - http://twitter.com/rivalsons

For RIVAL SONS interviews or to review HEAD DOWN, contact talita@talita.info


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