Thursday, December 12, 2013

OL DRAKE SIGNS WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH EARACHE RECORDS

Earache Records is proud to announce the signing of British guitar virtuoso OL DRAKE to a multi-album, worldwide recording deal.

OL DRAKE is currently working on his debut solo album, which is due to be released in 2014 under the project name of OLD RAKE and is set to include a number of guest musicians.

OL DRAKE comments:

"Very excited to announce signing a solo deal with Earache Records.  I established a great friendship with the guys at Earache over the years while I was with Evile and I was happy to hear they wanted to work with me in a solo capacity.  This will be a studio project entitled 'Old Rake'.  I won't be touring, and I'm thankful to Earache for being understanding of this and for giving me this opportunity; I wouldn't rule out doing a few clinics here and there though.

"I've always been inspired by Steve Vai, and I've always wanted to do something in a similar approach orientated around metal with injections of other styles and ideas which interest me.  After recently seeing the film 'Not Dead Yet' about the amazing and inspiring genius, Jason Becker, it really kicked me into gear to do something with my playing; music is all I can really do, so I'm thankful for the opportunity and ability to still create music for people to hear.  Looking forward to getting the music out there!"

OL DRAKE made his name as lead guitarist for Huddersfield thrashers EVILE, during which time the band released four critically-acclaimed albums, scored a top 10 album in the UK Rock charts, toured around the world with such high-profile bands as MEGADETH, and won numerous accolades including a prestigious Metal Hammer Golden God award.

In 2010, OL DRAKE was asked to join Australian comedian/musician TIM MINCHIN on stage at the UK's Sonisphere Festival to help perform his track, "Rock N Roll Nerd", and in 2012 was nominated in the "Dimebag Darrell Shredder" Award at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, alongside the likes of DEVIN TOWNSEND and FEAR FACTORY's DINO CAZARES.

View a photo of OL DRAKE at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/oldrake.jpg

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

SAVAGE MESSIAH REVEAL NEW ALBUM TITLE, ARTWORK AND TRACK LIST

London shred-heavy melodic metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH have set THE FATEFUL DARK as the title of their upcoming new album, which is due to be released on March 10th in Europe via Earache Records and on March 18th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records.

The follow-up to 2012's PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE was recorded at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, England with producer SCOTT ATKINS (AMON AMARTH, SYLOSIS, BEHEMOTH) and features artwork created by PETER SALLAI (SABATON).

SAVAGE MESSIAH frontman DAVE SILVER comments:

"We're finally ready to unleash this record on the world!  After the months of hard work and preparation, we are proud to announce all the details for the forthcoming record.  This is easily our best record to date and we've been playing most of it live since we toured with Wintersun in July and the reaction to the songs in a live environment has been killer!  Hopefully you'll all enjoy listening to this one, and we look forward to seeing you all out on tour in 2014!!!"

The full track list for THE FATEFUL DARK is as follows:

1. Iconocaust
2. Minority of One
3. Cross of Babylon
4. Hellblazer
5. Live As One Already Dead
6. The Fateful Dark
7. Zero Hour
8. Hammered Down
9. Scavengers of Mercy
10. The Cursed Earth
11. Be Quick or Be Dead *
12. Lightning to the Nations *
13. Killers *

* Earache Webstore/iTunes exclusive bonus tracks

View the artwork for THE FATEFUL DARK at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/sm_thefatefuldark.jpg

THE FATEFUL DARK is available to pre-order now on iTunes, and includes three instant grat tracks which will be available to download on the following dates:

December 11th - "Cross of Babylon"
January 10th - "Minority of One"
February 10th - "Hellblazer"

Pre-order THE FATEFUL DARK now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1jNdx7R

See SAVAGE MESSIAH on tour at the following shows:

SAVAGE MESSIAH w/ HAVOK, ANGELUS APATRIDA
Dec. 11 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Orto Bar
Dec. 12 - Borkovany, Czech Republic - Republica San Bonigo
Dec. 13 - Leipzig, Germany - Conne Island
Dec. 14 - Essen, Germany - Cafe Nova
Dec. 15 - Berlin, Germany - Magnet

SAVAGE MESSIAH
Feb. 25 - London, UK - Borderline
Mar. 05 - York, UK - Fibbers
Mar. 07 - Manchester, UK - Sound Control
Mar. 08 - Wolverhampton, UK - Slade Rooms

Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and info at:

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


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Monday, December 09, 2013

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT ANNOUNCE 2014 UK TOUR

British rock 'n' roll band THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT have announced a 2014 headlining UK tour.

Having played over 100 live shows in 2013, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT will return with a brand new UK tour in spring of next year.  Kicking off on April 21st in Lincoln, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT will take their critically acclaimed and award winning brand of rock 'n' roll around the country in April and May, including what will be the band's biggest ever headline show at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on April 30th.

The band's self-titled debut album stormed into the UK charts at number 12 on its release in September, and since then the band have gone from strength to strength selling out concert venues around the UK and Europe with aplomb.

See THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT live on tour at the following shows:

Apr. 21 - Lincoln, UK - Engine Shed
Apr. 22 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
Apr. 23 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Apr. 25 - Glasgow, UK - QMU
Apr. 26 - Aberdeen, UK - Lemon Tree
Apr. 27 - Newcastle, UK - Newcastle University
Apr. 28 - Leeds, UK - Leeds Metropolitan University
Apr. 30 - London, UK - Shepherd's Bush Empire
May 01 - Oxford, UK - Academy
May 02 - Portsmouth, UK - Pyramid Centre
May 03 - Cardiff, UK - Cardiff University Great Hall

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ttm_uk_2014.jpg

A limited number of tickets will be available exclusively from the band's website at http://www.thetemperancemovement.com from Tuesday, December 10th at 10am, with tickets on sale to the general public from Friday, December 13th.

THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT's self-titled debut album is available now in Europe on CD, vinyl LP including two bonus tracks, and blue cassette tape.  Get the album now at http://www.earache.com/ttm

The album is also available now on iTunes, including two bonus tracks, at http://bit.ly/ttm-itunes

Watch THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT's music video for the song, "Midnight Black", at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xitA0g63QlQ

Get more news and info from THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT at:

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Friday, December 06, 2013

THE BROWNING ANNOUNCE 2014 EUROPEAN TOUR WITH CHELSEA GRIN

THE BROWNING have confirmed dates for a 2014 European tour supporting CHELSEA GRIN.

THE BROWNING are currently on a headlining tour of Europe in support of their new album, HYPERNOVA, and will be returning in March for a three-week trek with CHELSEA GRIN, MORE THAN A THOUSAND and SILENT SCREAMS.  Tickets for the tour are due to go on sale this coming Monday, December 9th.

THE BROWNING guitarist COLLIN WORONIAK comments:

"Hi everyone, so excited to be heading out as direct support for our friends in Chelsea Grin.  We have toured with their singer and drummer in Hearts and Hands, and we can't wait to hit the road in Europe with them.  Come out to a show and hang out, it is sure to be a great time."

See THE BROWNING on tour in Europe at the following shows:

THE BROWNING w/ UPON THIS DAWNING, SHOOT THE GIRL FIRST
Dec. 06 - Calenzano, Italy - Cycle Club
Dec. 07 - Egna/Neumarkt, Italy - Point
Dec. 08 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Dec. 09 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Dec. 10 - Budapest, Hungary - Dürer Kert
Dec. 11 - Schweinfurt, Germany - Stattbahnhof

THE BROWNING w/ CHELSEA GRIN, MORE THAN A THOUSAND, SILENT SCREAMS
Mar. 06 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Mar. 07 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Mar. 08 - Trondheim, Norway - Trondheim Metal Fest
Mar. 09 - Hannover, Germany - Musikzentrum
Mar. 10 - Berlin, Germany - Magnet
Mar. 11 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Sticky Fingers
Mar. 12 - Stockholm, Sweden - Arena Satelliten
Mar. 13 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Mar. 14 - Rotterdam, Netherlands - Baroeg
Mar. 15 - Manchester, UK - Sound Control
Mar. 16 - Cardiff, UK - Clwb Ifor Bach
Mar. 17 - Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
Mar. 18 - Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
Mar. 19 - Southampton, UK - Joiners
Mar. 20 - London, UK - Underworld
Mar. 21 - Brussels, Belgium - Magasin 4
Mar. 22 - Cologne, Germany - Underground
Mar. 23 - Trier, Germany - Exhaus
Mar. 24 - Paris, France - Glazart
Mar. 26 - Romagnano Sesia, Italy - RnR Arena
Mar. 27 - Aarau, Switzerland - Kiff
Mar. 28 - Leipzig, Germany - Conne Island
Mar. 29 - Karlsruhe, Germany - Stadtmitte

View the 2014 European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/thebrowning_eu2014.jpg

THE BROWNING's new album HYPERNOVA is out now worldwide.  The album was recorded at Planet Red Studios in Richmond, Virginia with producer ANDREAS MAGNUSSON (THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, IMPENDING DOOM).

Get the album now on CD in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/the-browning

HYPERNOVA is also available on iTunes, including two exclusive bonus tracks, at http://bit.ly/16w079n

Watch THE BROWNING's brand new music video for the track, "Fifth Kind", at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgB-uzpCsDg

Get more news and info from THE BROWNING:

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BLACKBERRY SMOKE TO PLAY NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH TO 60,000 PEOPLE

Atlanta, Georgia southern rock/outlaw country act BLACKBERRY SMOKE have been confirmed for the Music City New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE will be joining the likes of HANK WILLIAMS JR., BRETT ELDREDGE, KOPECKY FAMILY BAND and STRIKING MATCHES to ring in the new year in true southern style with a huge outdoor celebration in front of 60,000 fans.  The show is free to the public and will feature a host of great live music, a giant music note leading the countdown to the new year, and a massive fireworks display to top it all off.

BLACKBERRY SMOKE frontman CHARLIE STARR comments:

"What better way to finish up 2013 than a street party with Bocephus.  Anybody wanting to sit down better stay home for this one."

For more information about the Music City New Year's Eve Bash on Broadway, head to http://www.visitmusiccity.com/newyearseve

Following their recent, sold out debut UK show in London, BLACKBERRY SMOKE will be returning to Europe in 2014 for a headlining tour, with a number of shows being upgraded to larger venues due to unprecedented demand from fans.  See the band live at the following shows:

Feb. 28 - Glasgow, UK - O2 ABC
Mar. 01 - Nottingham, UK - Bodega (SOLD OUT)
Mar. 02 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Mar. 03 - London, UK - Islington Academy
Mar. 05 - Wolverhampton, UK - Slade Rooms
Mar. 06 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Winston
Mar. 08 - Stockholm, Sweden - Kagelbanan
Mar. 10 - Hamburg, Germany - Rock Cafe
Mar. 11 - Berlin, Germany - White Trash
Mar. 12 - Cologne, Germany - Blue Shell
Mar. 13 - Munich, Germany - Strom
Mar. 15 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino

View the European tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/bbs_eu_2014.jpg

BLACKBERRY SMOKE's latest album, THE WHIPPOORWILL, is finally due to be released in Europe, including three exclusive bonus tracks.  The album will be available on digipak CD, limited edition signed digipak CD, and limited edition coloured vinyl LP.

The album will also be released in an ultra-limited pine box, hand-stencilled by the band themselves, which includes the album on exclusive white vinyl signed by the band, an album cover t-shirt, BLACKBERRY SMOKE playing cards and two BLACKBERRY SMOKE shot glasses.

Pre-order THE WHIPPOORWILL (3 BONUS TRACK UK/EU EDITION) now on CD, LP and special edition box set at http://www.earache.com/bbs

View an image of the different album versions at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/bbs_versions.jpg

THE WHIPPOORWILL is also available to pre-order now on iTunes in Europe, including the three European bonus tracks along with two more exclusive tracks, plus an instant grat download of the track "Shakin' Hands With the Holy Ghost".  Pre-order the album on iTunes in Europe at http://bit.ly/bbsitunes

Listen to samples from the entire THE WHIPPOORWILL (3 BONUS TRACK UK/EU EDITION) album now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjVo1la2fWs

Get more BLACKBERRY SMOKE news and info at:

Official site - http://www.blackberrysmoke.com
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Monday, December 02, 2013

ENTOMBED: 'CLANDESTINE' FULL DYNAMIC RANGE VINYL OUT NOW

CLANDESTINE, the crushing second album from Swedish death metal legends ENTOMBED, is available now on Full Dynamic Range vinyl LP including an embossed sleeve.

Originally released in 1991, CLANDESTINE has been specially remastered from the original tapes in Full Dynamic Range (FDR) audio, allowing the music's nuances to shine through and giving the album a more ferocious, immersive and dynamic sound than ever before.

The limited edition CLANDESTINE Full Dynamic Range vinyl is available now in the following quantities and colours:

100 - Blessed Be White (SOLD OUT)
200 - Burnt Orange
300 - Swedish Split (SOLD OUT)
400 - Sinner's Blood
900 - Black

View an image of the vinyl colours at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/clandestine_fdr.jpg

Get the CLANDESTINE Full Dynamic Range vinyl with embossed sleeve now from the Earache Webstore in Europe at http://webstore.earache.com/entombed or in North America at http://uswebstore.earache.com/entombed

The Full Dynamic Range edition of CLANDESTINE is also available now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1eHyHRh

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