Monday, March 25, 2013

EVILE REVEAL NEW ALBUM TITLE AND ARTWORK

British thrashers EVILE have revealed that the official title for their upcoming new album is SKULL.

The band's fourth full length release and highly anticipated follow-up to 2011's FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH was once again recorded with producer RUSS RUSSELL (NAPALM DEATH, DIMMU BORGIR) at Parlour Studios in Kettering, England.  The artwork for the album was painted by artist ELIRAN KANTOR (TESTAMENT, SODOM, HATEBREED).

EVILE drummer BEN CARTER comments:

"Evile are proud as hell to reveal the title and artwork for our fourth studio album on Earache Records, which is to be entitled 'SKULL'.  We'd like to extend our thanks to Eliran Kantor for his amazing artistic representation of our original concept, which we'll reveal further details of in the coming weeks.  Our fans can expect this album to be a return to our thrashier roots, as well as exploring new ground in typical Evile form.  We've always said we want to progress and move forward in everything we do, and this album is no exception.  We're so amazed with everything Russ Russell and ourselves have produced, and can't wait for it to be released upon the masses!  Watch this space for more updates and album details.  SKULL is coming...  SKULL AWAITS YOUR SOUL!!!"

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE adds:

"'Skull' is not what you think.  'Skull' is not where you think.  'Skull' is a mythical void in the deep fathoms of space."

View the SKULL artwork at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_skull.jpg

SKULL will be available in a variety of formats on May 27th.  The album will be released in Europe on Earache Records and in North America via Century Media/Earache Records.

EVILE are celebrating this year's Record Store Day with the release of a limited edition 7" picture disc split with Swedish death metal legends ENTOMBED.  The release will feature ENTOMBED's classic 1990 track, "Drowned", along with EVILE's 2012 cover version.  The 7" will be available in independent record stores on Saturday, April 20th in limited quantities.

EVILE will also be performing a special show for fans at Crash Records in Leeds, UK on April 20th at 4pm.  Fans who buy the 7" vinyl from Crash Records on the day will get free entry to the show (space permitting).

See EVILE live at the following shows:

Apr. 20 - Leeds, UK - Crash Records (Record Store Day UK show)
Apr. 26 - Dublin, Ireland - The Academy *
Apr. 27 - Manchester, UK - HMV Ritz *
Apr. 28 - London, UK - HMV Forum *
Jun. 14 - Wervik, Belgium - SkullFest
Jun. 28 - Lesmahagow, UK - Les Fest
Aug. 24 - Werrington, UK - Scar Fest

* with KREATOR

View the EVILE/KREATOR tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_kreator_apr13.jpg

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
Tumblr - http://evile.tumblr.com


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RIVAL SONS CONFIRM EUROPEAN SUMMER FESTIVALS INCLUDING UK'S DOWNLOAD

RIVAL SONS have confirmed a number of European festival appearances for this summer, including the UK's prestigious Download festival.

The band kicked off a European headlining tour last week, and will return to Europe again in June for Finland's Kivenlahti Rock festival, Norway's Bergenfest and Norwegian Wood festivals, and the UK's Download festival at the legendary Donington Park.

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY comments:

"We disappointed a lot of Scandinavian fans when we announced our current tour, totally devoid of any Norway or Finnish dates.  Heck, we were actually disappointed ourselves to not be including these placed.  But alas, it was all part of our master plan, as we are delighted to announce we will be playing three major Scandinavian festivals this summer: Kivenlahti Rock, Finland; Bergenfest, Bergen, Norway; and Norwegian Wood, Oslo, Norway.

"Last year we played Download - barely - due to equipment exploding backstage, electrical fires, thieves, robbers, angry dogs, and other unforeseen problems, we only got to play about half our set.  We couldn't be more delighted to announce we're coming back to play this year - and this time we'll be prepared for all hi-jinx."

View the Download festival flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/download2013.jpg

See RIVAL SONS on tour at the following shows:

RIVAL SONS w/ THE BALCONIES
Mar. 25 - Linkoping, Sweden - Linkoping Garden
Mar. 26 - Uppsala, Sweden - Uppsala Katalin
Mar. 28 - Hamburg, Germany - Mojo
Mar. 29 - Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
Mar. 30 - Paris, France - Le Trabendo
Apr. 01 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex
Apr. 02 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
Apr. 04 - Treviso, Italy - New Age
Apr. 05 - Bologna, Italy - ZR
Apr. 06 - Arles, France - Cargo de Nuit
Apr. 08 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli

RIVAL SONS w/ THE GRAVELTONES, ULYSSES
Apr. 09 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush Empire
Apr. 10 - Cardiff, UK - Solus
Apr. 11 - Birmingham, UK - Institute
Apr. 13 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 14 - Edinburgh, UK - Picture House
Apr. 15 - Preston, UK - 53 Degrees

RIVAL SONS w/ THE GRAVELTONES, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT
Apr. 16 - Cambridge, UK - Junction

Jun. 08 - Kivenlahti, Finland - Kivenlahti Rock
Jun. 14 - Bergen, Norway - Bergenfest
Jun. 15 - Oslo, Norway - Norwegian Wood festival
Jun. 16 - Castle Donington, UK - Download festival

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rivalsons_eu_2013.jpg

RIVAL SONS are releasing a special, limited edition vinyl for this year's Record Store Day.  The picture disc vinyl features a live version of "Manifest Destiny Pt. 1" recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden, an acoustic version of "Manifest Destiny Pt. 2", and the full-length version of "Nava".

For more information and to see which stores are participating in Record Store Day in the UK, head to http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk

RIVAL SONS' new album, HEAD DOWN, is out now in Europe on CD and limited edition vinyl at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ and on iTunes at http://bit.ly/KMbFhR

The album is also available now in the USA on Century Media/Earache Records at http://bit.ly/Zkw95l

Get more RIVAL SONS news and info at:

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


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Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

EARACHE TO RELEASE "THE WORLD'S SHORTEST ALBUM" RECORD STORE DAY VINYL

EARACHE RECORDS will be marking this year's Record Store Day with a number of special limited edition releases.  Among the rarities being unveiled on April 20th will be "The World's Shortest Album" - available on vinyl for the first time and clocking in at just 83 seconds.

Crammed into less than two minutes is an assortment of the best grindcore acts from the past two decades: NAPALM DEATH, WORMROT, A.C., INSECT WARFARE, BRUTAL TRUTH and more.  The album will be on a 5" vinyl, presented in a 12" sleeve.  You can view the artwork here: http://earacherecords.com/myspace/worldsshortestalbum_rsd.jpg

INSECT WARFARE founder Beau Beasley commented on the power of short songs:

"The first time I heard 'You Suffer' was an experience like this: it was like the sound of two pieces of large, rusted metal colliding.  Quick, scathing, and confusing.  A car crash.  Not literally, but might as well have been.

"I like the primal aspect of these songs.  Anything that really needs to be said can really be expressed very simply.  Think of the power of the word 'NO'.  When you hear it yelled you immediately know its intent.  Imagine that power with the sound of a blast beat behind it."

The tracklisting for "The World's Shortest Album" is as follows (with timings in seconds):

Side A:
01. Napalm Death - You Suffer (1.9s)
02. Napalm Death - Dead (2.7s)
03. Napalm Death - Your Achievement (4.2s)
04. Wormrot - False Grind Sodomy (2.5s)
05. Wormrot - You Suffer But Why Is It My Problem (4.0s)
06. Brutal Truth - Collateral Damage (4.0s)
07. A.C. - Howard Wulkan's Bald (4.0s)

Side B:
01. Lawnmower Deth - Be Scene Not Heard (4.7s)
02. Painkiller - Trailmarker (6.0s)
03. Brutal Truth - Blockhead (7.3s)
04. Morbid Angel - Bil Ur-Sag #2 Lava (6.9s)
05. A.C. - Windchimes Are Gay (9.5s)
06. Insect Warfare - Street Sweeper (13.5s)

Total running time including gaps between tracks: 82.8 seconds

BRUTAL TRUTH's featured track, "Collateral Damage", is already in the Guiness Book of Records as the "World's Shortest Video", whilst NAPALM DEATH's "You Suffer" also attained status as the "World's Shortest Song".

Record Store Day is taking place on April 20th, 2013 and brings together artists and independently-owned record stores around the world to celebrate the art of music.  Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and sold in independent stores.

For more information and to see which stores are participating in Record Store Day in the UK, head to http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk


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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

EVILE TO RELEASE SPLIT VINYL WITH ENTOMBED FOR RECORD STORE DAY

Britain's EVILE will be celebrating this year's Record Store Day by releasing a split 7" picture disc vinyl with Swedish death metal legends ENTOMBED.

The limited edition release will feature ENTOMBED's classic 1990 track, "Drowned", along with EVILE's incredible 2012 cover version, available on vinyl for the first time.  The 7" will be available in independent record stores on Saturday, April 20th in strictly limited quantities.

Local favourites EVILE will also be performing a special show for fans at Crash Records in Leeds, UK on April 20th at 4pm.  Space is limited, but fans who buy the 7" vinyl from Crash Records on the day will get free entry to the show (space permitting).

EVILE drummer BEN CARTER comments:

"Evile are looking forward to making some stupidly heavy noise at Crash Records in Leeds on Saturday, 20th April in support of Record Store Day!  We're going to start destroying ears at 4pm, so make sure to get in early as space will be VERY limited!  We guarantee this show will be utter carnage and something very different than the norm.  We can't wait to see how a circle pit will work in a record store and need our fans there to show us!!!  To mark the occasion, we'll be selling our new exclusive 7" split of our cover of Entombed's 'Drowned', with Entombed's original on the flipside.  All this is to show support to indie retailers, so get yer asses down to Crash and show your support for the old school!!!"

View the EVILE Record Store Day flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_rsd_crash.jpg

Founded in 2007 and officially kicked off in 2008 by METALLICA, Record Store Day takes place on the third Saturday of every April and brings together artists and independently-owned record stores around the world to celebrate the art of music.  Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and sold in independent stores.

For more information about Record Store Day and to see the list of participating UK stores, go to http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk

See EVILE live at the following shows:

Apr. 20 - Leeds, UK - Crash Records (Record Store Day UK show)
Apr. 26 - Dublin, Ireland - The Academy *
Apr. 27 - Manchester, UK - HMV Ritz *
Apr. 28 - London, UK - HMV Forum *
Jun. 14 - Wervik, Belgium - SkullFest
Jun. 28 - Lesmahagow, UK - Les Fest
Aug. 24 - Werrington, UK - Scar Fest

* with KREATOR

View the KREATOR tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_kreator_apr13.jpg

EVILE's latest album, FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH, is available now 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

Watch EVILE's latest music video for the track "In Dreams of Terror" at http://youtu.be/sSllmP3FLCE

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
Tumblr - http://evile.tumblr.com


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS - BECKY LAVERTY
Email: becky@earache.com
Phone: +44(0)7534 075234

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
Email: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

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Email: nikki.law@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 141

Monday, March 18, 2013

GODFLESH: 'GODFLESH/SELFLESS/US AND THEM' 3-CD BOX SET OUT NOW IN EUROPE

A 3-CD box set from reactivated British industrial metal pioneers GODFLESH is out now in Europe, featuring three long out of print releases in one value-packed set.

The new set features sought-after music from different eras of the band's career - their 1988 debut, GODFLESH, their 1994 album SELFLESS, and their final Earache Records album from 1999, US AND THEM.

The set also includes two bonus tracks on the GODFLESH album, plus a 23-minute bonus track on SELFLESS, all combining to offer 31 tracks across three discs, with a total running time of over three hours.

Get the 3-CD GODFLESH box set now in Europe at http://bit.ly/ke3bm8 or get the European import in North America at http://bit.ly/9iN9vA

View the flyer for the 3-CD set at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/godflesh_3cd.jpg

See GODFLESH live at the following shows:

Mar. 22 - Bologna, Italy - Locomotiv Club
Mar. 23 - Milan, Italy - Bloom
Apr. 20 - Tilburg, Netherlands - Roadburn Festival
May 13 - Brussels, Belgium - Magasin 4
May 14 - Kortrijk, Belgium - De Kreun
May 16 - Rouen, France - Le 106
May 17 - Strasbourg, France - La Laiterie
May 18 - Feyzin, France - L'Epicerie Moderne
May 19 - Luynes, France - Le Korigan
May 20 - Toulouse, France - Le Connexion
May 21 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo
May 23 - Lisbon, Portugal - Ritz Clube
May 24 - Porto, Portugal - Hard Club

GODFLESH was formed in 1988 by Justin Broadrick, who was also a founding member of NAPALM DEATH and who played on their legendary SCUM debut.  Over their career, GODFLESH became one of the most influential industrial bands ever, touring the globe with the likes of MINISTRY, FEAR FACTORY, DANZIG and TYPE O NEGATIVE, and gaining influential fans including the likes of METALLICA guitarist KIRK HAMMETT.

Get more GODFLESH news and info at:

http://justinkbroadrick.blogspot.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Justin-K-Broadrick/118373041529126


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Phone: +44(0)7534 075234

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Phone: +1(917)929-2098

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT BANDS FOR EUROPEAN TOUR

RIVAL SONS are returning to Europe this week for a headlining tour in support of their latest album, HEAD DOWN, and have revealed their hand-picked support bands for the trek.

The tour kicks off on Friday, March 22nd in Bonn, Germany, and wraps up on April 16th in Cambridge, UK.  Supporting RIVAL SONS are THE BALCONIES, THE GRAVELTONES, ULYSSES and THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY comments:

"Europe: We had a terrific band out with us on our last tour through Canada - so terrific we had to ask 'em to come out to Europe with us.  Toronto locals, The Balconies.  A stellar three-piece, fronted by a fired-up, foxy guitar-playing gal (in one Miss Jacquie).  These guys (and gal) write great songs, are great players, and definitely bring their 'A' game live.  Dancy, upbeat, poppy, yet still gritty and tough.  They fired the 'Canucks' right up night after night before we hit the stage.  Can't wait to see what they do this time around.  In addition to kicking major ass, they've agreed to cook us a pancake breakfast every morning of the tour.  Thanks Balconies.  Bon appetit!

"UK: We're happy to bring you some really great support acts this time, broken up between three great bands.  The first being the rowdy, blues'd up duo the Graveltones.  These cats are very in line with the live rawness we appreciate; very exciting two-piece.  Plus we heard they will be making us a fresh berry pie every night of the tour.  Delicious.

"Second, we're bringing back a band I absolutely fell in love with on the last tour - Ulysses.  We all became great pals on the last tour, but that's not why we've asked 'em back.  They write great songs and whip major ass live.  Hook-laden smarts and great tones to boot.  Coming out on the back of their new record; they should be swapping out a few songs for a few new tunes, which I am excited to check out.  Additionally, word on the street is the band will be liquidating their entire vinyl record collections to the Rival Sons upon completion of the tour.  Good boys, there - give me your records.

"Lastly is a new band that seem to be stirring things up around in the UK - The Temperance Movement.  I've just become acquainted with these boys, but they have a pretty darned nice little rock 'n' roll sound!  Dirty rock 'n' roll indeed.  I'm looking forward to hearing their live set, and seeing how hard these boys will bring it!  Luckily they will be giving me all their guitars and exquisite hat collection at the end of the tour.  Thanks, fellas."

RIVAL SONS drummer MICHAEL MILEY has also posted a video message for fans ahead of the tour.  Watch the video now at http://youtu.be/cBs4aNnARI4

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

RIVAL SONS w/ THE BALCONIES
Mar. 22 - Bonn, Germany - Harmonie (WDR Rockpalast)
Mar. 23 - Aarhus, Denmark - Vox Hall
Mar. 24 - Malmo, Sweden - Malmo KB
Mar. 25 - Linkoping, Sweden - Linkoping Garden
Mar. 26 - Uppsala, Sweden - Uppsala Katalin
Mar. 28 - Hamburg, Germany - Mojo
Mar. 29 - Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
Mar. 30 - Paris, France - Le Trabendo
Apr. 01 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex
Apr. 02 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
Apr. 04 - Treviso, Italy - New Age
Apr. 05 - Bologna, Italy - ZR
Apr. 06 - Arles, France - Cargo de Nuit
Apr. 08 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli

RIVAL SONS w/ THE GRAVELTONES, ULYSSES
Apr. 09 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush Empire
Apr. 10 - Cardiff, UK - Solus
Apr. 11 - Birmingham, UK - Institute
Apr. 13 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 14 - Edinburgh, UK - Picture House
Apr. 15 - Preston, UK - 53 Degrees

RIVAL SONS w/ THE GRAVELTONES, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT
Apr. 16 - Cambridge, UK - Junction

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rivalsons_eu_2013.jpg

RIVAL SONS are releasing a special, limited edition vinyl for this year's Record Store Day UK.  The picture disc vinyl features a live version of "Manifest Destiny Pt. 1" recorded in Gothenburg, Sweden, an acoustic version of "Manifest Destiny Pt. 2", and the full-length version of "Nava".  

For more information and to see which stores are participating in Record Store Day UK, head to http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk

A small quantity of RIVAL SONS Record Store Day UK vinyls will also be released on April 20th via the Earache Webstore.  Get your copy on the day in Europe at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ or get the import in North America at http://bit.ly/mtaFfm

HEAD DOWN is out now in Europe on CD and limited edition vinyl at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ and on iTunes at http://bit.ly/KMbFhR

The album is due to be released in the USA tomorrow - Tuesday, March 19th - via Century Media/Earache Records.  Order the album now at http://bit.ly/Zkw95l

Get more RIVAL SONS news and info at:

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


RIVAL SONS UK/EUROPEAN PRESS - TALITA JENMAN
E-mail: talita@talita.info
Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

RIVAL SONS USA PRESS - MSO PR
E-mail: toddb@msopr.com
Phone: +1(818)380-0400 ext. 239

Monday, March 11, 2013

RIVAL SONS ANNOUNCE LIMITED EDITION RECORD STORE DAY UK VINYL

RIVAL SONS have revealed that they will once again be offering a limited edition vinyl release for this year's Record Store Day in the UK and Europe, which takes place on Saturday, April 20th.

Founded in 2007 and officially kicked off in 2008 by METALLICA, Record Store Day takes place on the third Saturday of every April and brings together artists and independently-owned record stores around the world to celebrate the art of music.  Special vinyl and CD released and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and sold in independent stores.

To celebrate Record Store Day UK 2013, Earache Records and RIVAL SONS will be releasing an exclusive 10" vinyl picture disc, strictly limited to 1000 copies.  The picture disc will feature the following tracks:

SIDE A
01. Manifest Destiny Pt. 1 (Live in Gothenburg)

SIDE B
01. Manifest Destiny Pt. 2 (Acoustic Version)
02. Nava (Full Length Version)

View the flyer for the RIVAL SONS Record Store Day UK release at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rivalsons_rsd2013.jpg

RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY comments:

"As we've talked about quite often, all the band are big vinyl junkies.  Travelling all over the globe, it's exciting to see how many people around the world are becoming enlivened by this vinyl trend - as they should!  Vinyl is finding its place once again and improving the way we listen to and enjoy music.  Living in the digital age, we've begun to realize how much quality and sonic experience we sacrifice for convenience, and how much is gained from hearing a recording sounding closer to the product we (as musicians and recording artists) intended to be enjoyed.  That said, we're always excited to deliver something cool for Record Store Day, and this one coming up is one of my personal favorites.

"With all the response we've received for the Manifest Destiny tracks, we've decided to offer up something special: a very limited run on 10" dual-sided picture vinyl...

"Side A will be an inspired live version of Manifest Destiny Pt. 1, live from Gothenburg, Sweden, recorded on our last European tour, playing to a sold out theatre of very excited Swedes!  Side B will be an acoustic interpretation of Manifest Destiny Pt. 2, mixing our love for Eastern and Native Indian flavors.  Side B will also present the full length arrangement for my instrumental tune, Nava.

"What more could there be, you ask?!  Well, we had a friend of ours create comic book style covers for the front and back of the jacket.  The front depicting Pt. 1 and the back depicting Pt. 2.  This release is very close to my heart, and something I think our fans will really dig.  Limited to only 1000 copies... So get 'em while the gettin's gettin'!"

For more information and to see which stores are participating in Record Store Day UK, head to http://www.recordstoreday.co.uk

A small quantity of RIVAL SONS Record Store Day picture discs will also be released on April 20th via the Earache Webstore.  Get your copy on the day in Europe at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ or get the import in North America at http://bit.ly/mtaFfm

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

Mar. 22 - Bonn, Germany - Harmonie (WDR Rockpalast)
Mar. 23 - Aarhus, Denmark - Vox Hall
Mar. 24 - Malmo, Sweden - Malmo KB
Mar. 25 - Linkoping, Sweden - Linkoping Garden
Mar. 26 - Uppsala, Sweden - Uppsala Katalin
Mar. 28 - Hamburg, Germany - Mojo
Mar. 29 - Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
Mar. 30 - Paris, France - Le Trabendo
Apr. 01 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex
Apr. 02 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
Apr. 04 - Treviso, Italy - New Age
Apr. 05 - Bologna, Italy - ZR
Apr. 06 - Arles, France - Cargo de Nuit
Apr. 08 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli
Apr. 09 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush Empire
Apr. 10 - Cardiff, UK - Solus
Apr. 11 - Birmingham, UK - Institute
Apr. 13 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 14 - Edinburgh, UK - Picture House
Apr. 15 - Preston, UK - 53 Degrees
Apr. 16 - Cambridge, UK - Junction

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rivalsons_eu_2013.jpg

RIVAL SONS' new album, HEAD DOWN, is out now in Europe on CD and limited edition vinyl at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ and on iTunes at http://bit.ly/KMbFhR

HEAD DOWN is due to be released in the USA on March 19th via Century Media/Earache Records.

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


RIVAL SONS UK/EUROPEAN PRESS - TALITA JENMAN
E-mail: talita@talita.info
Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

RIVAL SONS USA PRESS - MSO PR
E-mail: toddb@msopr.com
Phone: +1(818)380-0400 ext. 239

SAVAGE MESSIAH TO PLAY HAMMERFEST VIP DAY THIS THURSDAY

British shred-heavy melodic metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH have been added to the line-up for the VIP day at Hammerfest in Wales this Thursday.

The band will be performing from 9:15pm to 10:20pm this Thursday, March 14th alongside SISTER SIN, SACRED MOTHER TONGUE, JAGUAR and more.  The festival will also feature the likes of KILLING JOKE, HATEBREED, DESTRUCTION, ENSLAVED, SAINT VITUS, CANDLEMASS, SODOM and NAPALM DEATH.

SAVAGE MESSIAH lead guitarist JOFF BAILEY comments:

"Absolutely thrilled to announce that Savage Messiah have been confirmed to play this year's Hammerfest on Thursday!  It's a real honour to be playing such a killer festival again and we can't wait to storm the stage and crack some fuckin' skulls!  Let's bang some heads, smash a few brewskies and thrash the living shite out of it... SAVAGE STYLE!  See ya in the pit!!!"

View the SAVAGE MESSIAH Hammerfest flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/savagemessiah_hammerfest2013.jpg

This year's Hammerfest is the fifth edition of the festival, and takes place from March 14th to March 16th in Pwllheli, Wales.  For tickets and more information, head to http://www.hammerfest.co.uk

See SAVAGE MESSIAH live at the following shows:

Mar. 14 - Pwllheli, UK - Hammerfest
Apr. 26 - Eindhoven, Netherlands - De Effenaar
May 26 - Mansfield, UK - Metal Gods Festival

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

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

Watch SAVAGE MESSIAH's music video for the track, "All Seeing I", at http://youtu.be/H65BFopVO_0

Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and info at:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/SavageMessiahMetal
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/savagemessiahmetal
Twitter - http://twitter.com/savagemessiah


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS - BECKY LAVERTY
Email: becky@earache.com
Phone: +44(0)7534 075234

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
Email: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

Friday, March 08, 2013

RIVAL SONS: FOOTAGE FROM JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE PERFORMANCE AVAILABLE NOW

RIVAL SONS appeared as the musical guests on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' last night - Thursday, March 7th - performing two blistering songs for the studio audience.

The band appeared alongside the late-night talk show host, as well as LA Lakers basketball legend Kobe Bryant and British actor Dominic Monaghan, to perform their tracks "Keep On Swinging" and "You Want To".

Watch RIVAL SONS' live performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live:

"Keep On Swinging" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwW43MaPNDM

"You Want To" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p16PSwrcODc

RIVAL SONS drummer MICHAEL MILEY comments:

"Holy cow, ya, being on Jimmy Kimmel is monumental for us.  He's the number one late night show with a massive audience.  I mean, what up-and-coming band would not live to do that!  I feel honored.  Thanks to Jimmy and his peeps for working with us.  Thanks to all the fans who came out.  And hello and welcome to all the fresh virgin fans.  See you on tour!"

RIVAL SONS recently wrapped up a string of US and Canadian dates, and are due to return to Europe for a headlining tour on March 22nd.

See RIVAL SONS on tour at the following shows:

Mar. 22 - Bonn, Germany - Harmonie (WDR Rockpalast)
Mar. 23 - Aarhus, Denmark - Vox Hall
Mar. 24 - Malmo, Sweden - Malmo KB
Mar. 25 - Linkoping, Sweden - Linkoping Garden
Mar. 26 - Uppsala, Sweden - Uppsala Katalin
Mar. 28 - Hamburg, Germany - Mojo
Mar. 29 - Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
Mar. 30 - Paris, France - Le Trabendo
Apr. 01 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex
Apr. 02 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
Apr. 04 - Treviso, Italy - New Age
Apr. 05 - Bologna, Italy - ZR
Apr. 06 - Arles, France - Cargo de Nuit
Apr. 08 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli
Apr. 09 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush Empire
Apr. 10 - Cardiff, UK - Solus
Apr. 11 - Birmingham, UK - Institute
Apr. 13 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 14 - Edinburgh, UK - Picture House
Apr. 15 - Preston, UK - 53 Degrees
Apr. 16 - Cambridge, UK - Junction

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rivalsons_eu_2013.jpg

RIVAL SONS' new album, HEAD DOWN, is out now in Europe on CD and limited edition vinyl at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ and on iTunes at http://bit.ly/KMbFhR

HEAD DOWN is due to be released in the USA on March 19th via Century Media/Earache Records.

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


RIVAL SONS UK/EUROPEAN PRESS - TALITA JENMAN
E-mail: talita@talita.info
Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

RIVAL SONS USA PRESS - MSO PR
E-mail: toddb@msopr.com
Phone: +1(818)380-0400 ext. 239

WHITE WIZZARD CONFIRM WEST HOLLYWOOD SHOW WITH LIZZY BORDEN

Los Angeles heavy metallers WHITE WIZZARD have confirmed a show in West Hollywood with veterans LIZZY BORDEN.

WHITE WIZZARD - who are currently recording their new studio album, THE DEVIL'S CUT - will be supporting LIZZY BORDEN at the world famous Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip on April 13th.

WHITE WIZZARD bassist and main man JON LEON comments:

"We are happy to announce White Wizzard will be playing direct support to the classic and amazing band Lizzy Borden at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, April 13.  We go on at 11pm sharp.  If you are in LA make sure you buy tickets.  It's going to be an amazing show!!!"

THE DEVIL'S CUT is being recorded with producer RALPH PATLAN (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER) at Phase Four Studios in Tempe, Arizona.  The album is the band's third full-length release, and their first to feature vocalist JOSEPH MICHAEL.  The album is due to be released later this year on Earache Records in Europe and via Century Media/Earache Records in the USA.

WHITE WIZZARD released a demo last year of one of the new tracks, called "Torpedo of Truth".  Listen to the track now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r08i7qf56AM

View a new band photo of WHITE WIZZARD at http://bit.ly/13hBk9u

WHITE WIZZARD's latest album, 2011's FLYING TIGERS, is available now on CD and coloured vinyl.  Get the album in North America at http://bit.ly/aHWjUL or in Europe at http://bit.ly/a6kLfN

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

Get more WHITE WIZZARD news and info at:

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


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS - BECKY LAVERTY
Email: becky@earache.com
Phone: +44(0)7534 075234

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
Email: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

USA NATIONAL PRESS - NIKKI LAW
Email: nikki.law@centurymedia.com
Phone: +1(323)418-1400 ext. 141

Thursday, March 07, 2013

RIVAL SONS TO PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE TONIGHT

RIVAL SONS are due to perform on late-night talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' tonight, Thursday, March 7th.

The band will be appearing as musical guests on the hour-long show, alongside LA Lakers basketball pro Kobe Bryant and British actor Dominic Monaghan.  The show airs tonight at 11:35/10:35c.

For more information about Jimmy Kimmel Live, go to http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/jimmy-kimmel-live

RIVAL SONS recently wrapped up a string of US and Canadian dates, and will be returning to Europe on March 22nd for a three-and-a-half week headlining tour.

RIVAL SONS' new album, HEAD DOWN, is due to be released in the USA on March 19th via Century Media/Earache Records.

Watch the band's latest music video, for the track "Until the Sun Comes", at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-oCues_BW4

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


RIVAL SONS UK/EUROPEAN PRESS - TALITA JENMAN
E-mail: talita@talita.info
Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

RIVAL SONS USA PRESS - MSO PR
E-mail: toddb@msopr.com
Phone: +1(818)380-0400 ext. 239

Tuesday, March 05, 2013

SAVAGE MESSIAH CONFIRM SHOW WITH QUEENSRYCHE IN THE NETHERLANDS

British shred-heavy melodic metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH have confirmed a show with American progressive heavy metal legends QUEENSRYCHE in the Netherlands.

SAVAGE MESSIAH will be supporting the TODD LA TORRE-fronted QUEENSRYCHE at De Effenaar in Eindhoven on April 26th.  Also performing are Swedish rockers MOTHER MISERY.

SAVAGE MESSIAH lead guitarist JOFF BAILEY comments:

"We're thrilled to announce that we will be opening for Queensrÿche on April 26th in Eindhoven!  Queensrÿche have been a big influence on us and it's awesome to be chosen to go and play a show with them!  We had some killer shows in Holland last year and are really looking forward to going back and thrashing out with all the Savages we met over there!"

Tickets for the show are available now at http://www.effenaar.nl/agenda/7466

SAVAGE MESSIAH have also been confirmed as headliners for the Metal Gods festival at the Intake Club in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire on May 26th.

Keep your eyes peeled for more up-to-date news and announcements at http://www.facebook.com/SavageMessiahMetal

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

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

Watch SAVAGE MESSIAH's music video for the track, "All Seeing I", at http://youtu.be/H65BFopVO_0

Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and info at:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/SavageMessiahMetal
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/savagemessiahmetal
Twitter - http://twitter.com/savagemessiah


UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS - BECKY LAVERTY
Email: becky@earache.com
Phone: +44(0)7534 075234

USA TOUR PRESS - CHRIS PACIFICO
Email: RabbleRouserPublicity@gmail.com
Phone: +1(917)929-2098

Monday, March 04, 2013

RIVAL SONS FEATURED ON BILLBOARD.COM FRONT PAGE

RIVAL SONS are the latest band to be featured in Billboard's The Beat Beach Sessions series, which is being displayed on the front page of Billboard's website.

RIVAL SONS frontman JAY BUCHANAN and guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY joined Billboard for a live Question & Answer session, as well as performing a special acoustic version of their track "Jordan", which appears on the band's new album, HEAD DOWN.

Watch RIVAL SONS on Billboard's The Beat now at http://www.billboard.com

RIVAL SONS will also be appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live this Thursday, March 7th.

RIVAL SONS recently wrapped up a string of US and Canadian dates, and are currently spending some time at home before returning to Europe on March 22nd for a three-and-a-half week trek.

RIVAL SONS drummer MICHAEL MILEY comments:

"O Canada!  Yes, I love Canada.  The Great White North.  Thanks for an amazing tour!  Thanks for six weeks at number one!  Thanks for keeping me warm!  Besides the below-zero climate and the thousand-mile drives, I love your country... ha!  We hope to see y'all sooner than later!  And thanks for those of you who came out to our sell-out US shows; we will be playing more cities soon, but first, we must return to our beloved continent of Europe.  UK and Europe: prepare; we're coming back!  We'll be trekking across many European countries, finishing up in the UK.  We can't wait.  You've been so good to us.  So we're back to bring you some more truth.  Godspeed!!"

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

Mar. 22 - Bonn, Germany - Harmonie (WDR Rockpalast)
Mar. 23 - Aarhus, Denmark - Vox Hall
Mar. 24 - Malmo, Sweden - Malmo KB
Mar. 25 - Linkoping, Sweden - Linkoping Garden
Mar. 26 - Uppsala, Sweden - Uppsala Katalin
Mar. 28 - Hamburg, Germany - Mojo
Mar. 29 - Frankfurt, Germany - Zoom
Mar. 30 - Paris, France - Le Trabendo
Apr. 01 - Zurich, Switzerland - Komplex
Apr. 02 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
Apr. 04 - Treviso, Italy - New Age
Apr. 05 - Bologna, Italy - ZR
Apr. 06 - Arles, France - Cargo de Nuit
Apr. 08 - Utrecht, Netherlands - Tivoli
Apr. 09 - London, UK - Shepherds Bush Empire
Apr. 10 - Cardiff, UK - Solus
Apr. 11 - Birmingham, UK - Institute
Apr. 13 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 14 - Edinburgh, UK - Picture House
Apr. 15 - Preston, UK - 53 Degrees
Apr. 16 - Cambridge, UK - Junction

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rivalsons_eu_2013.jpg

RIVAL SONS' new album, HEAD DOWN, is out now in Europe on CD and limited edition vinyl at http://bit.ly/jucwYJ and on iTunes at http://bit.ly/KMbFhR

HEAD DOWN is due to be released in the USA on March 19th on Century Media/Earache Records.

Watch RIVAL SONS' latest music video, for the track "Until the Sun Comes", at http://youtu.be/_-oCues_BW4

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


RIVAL SONS UK/EUROPEAN PRESS - TALITA JENMAN
E-mail: talita@talita.info
Phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

RIVAL SONS USA PRESS - MSO PR
E-mail: toddb@msopr.com
Phone: +1(818)380-0400 ext. 239