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THE BODY Schedule Cross-Country May Tour; Debut Album To See Reissue

Thursday, May 10th, 2012

End-time sludge-metal duo THE BODY have confirmed a five-date cross-country tour later this month, coinciding with the band’s transplant from their current East Coast residence to Portland, Oregon.

Following their performance at this year’s eclectic Savage Weekend Fest in Carrboro, North Carolina on May 18th, THE BODY’s cross-country tour will kick off in their current locale of Greensboro, North Carolina, followed by shows in Nashville, Denver and Boise before ending the trek in Portland. Joining THE BODY on the tour will be Greensboro-based down-tuned crust outfit Low Sky (featuring members of Braveyoung and more), with performances from Heartless, Dead In The Dirt, Thrones and more joining on specific dates.

THE BODY May 2012 Tour Dates:
5/18/2012 Nightlight – Carrboro, NC @ Savage Weekend Fest 2012
5/20/2012 house show [412 North Cedar] – Greensboro, NC w/ Low Sky
5/22/2012 WTC Tower 2 – Nashville, TN w/ Low Sky
5/24/2012 Blast-O-Mat – Denver, CO w/ Heartless, Dead In The Dirt, Low Sky
5/25/2012 The Shredder – Boise, ID w/ Low Sky
5/26/2012 Plan B – Portland, OR w/ Thrones, Low Sky

Following their acclaimed 2010-released All the Waters of the Earth Turn to Blood LP and a split collaborative LP with Braveyoung, both released by At A Loss Recordings, amidst multiple other DIY releases over the past year, THE BODY’s scathing 2004-released self-titled debut LP will see re-release this Summer from At A Loss. More details on this and other forthcoming releases from the band will be announced as they are ready for public announcement.

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SAMOTHRACE Prepare Reverence To Stone For Summer Release

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

Doom metal harbingers SAMOTHRACE this week proudly announce the completion of their highly-anticipated second LP.

The new hymns were constructed at Soundhouse Studios in SAMOTHRACE’s hometown of Seattle with producer Brandon Fitzsimmons (ex-Wormwood) at the turn of the year, then mastered at Earhammer by Greg Wilkinson (Brainoil, Graves At Sea), the finishing touches are being put on the follow-up to the band’s acclaimed Life’s Trade debut. Bearing the title Reverence To Stone, the LP’s two extensive tracks — “When We Emerged” and “A Horse Of Our Own” — engulf nearly thirty-five minutes, presenting the unit’s revered, multi-faceted doom at its most expansive to date.

Stated founding guitarist/vocalist Bryan Spinks on the forthcoming album: “Man, it’s been almost four years since our debut release Life’s Trade, but we are still alive and kicking. We’ve endured some member changes and some definite peaks and valleys in our personal lives, but we are truly stoked to be releasing our second album, Reverence to Stone working again with 20 Buck Spin. We have certainly matured in our playing and writing, but we still worship tone and the heavy. Always have and always will… We thank everyone who has hung in there waiting for something new from us. We’ve done our best not to disappoint.”

On the actual recording process of Reverence To Stone, drummer Joe Axler supplied: “Recording at the legendary Soundhouse Studio in Seattle definitely helped make the tracking come out huge, as did working with Brandon Fitzsimons who is a heavy music veteran. Besides being able to find tones and a density we were 100% happy with we were also able to experiment with noise and extra percussion to round out an album were very excited to have completed.” Added Spinks: “Working with Brandon Fitzsimons was killer. He’s family and it just made for a very relaxed session. He is easy to work with, but also does the right thing by pushing you, in some ways, to do better. I really appreciated his involvement in the process. We kept it in the family, so to speak, and had Greg Wilkinson down at Earhammer master the thing. He got the dynamics perfect and really was able to hone in on the tone. It sounds huge. We are really stoked with the end results!”

Reverence To Stone will see the light of day on CD, LP and digital download on July 31st via Olympia-based 20 Buck Spin, the label also responsible for the release of SAMOTHRACE’s Life’s Trade LP in 2008. Following the release of the new LP the band will take to the road throughout North America. Stay tuned for a glimpse into the auditory surge fans should expect from the new album, more info on the band’s pending tour plans and more in the coming weeks.

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NATE HALL: Debut Solo LP From Founding USX Guitarist Out Now

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

A Great River, the debut solo album from doom/psyche masters USX’s founding guitarist NATE HALL, is out today in North America via Neurot Recordings.

Featuring nearly forty minutes of material over ten original numbers, A Great River even further explores the lush bed of Appalachian heritage and songcraft USX has become widely popular for, yet showcases an even more folk and bluegrass influence as well as more expansive, soundscape passages. Fully envisioned and crafted by HALL himself, the album was recorded at Fahrenheit Studio in Johnson City, Tennessee by Travis Kammeyer. Here the multi-instrumentalist HALL displays his musical abilities by layering multiple styles of guitars, banjo, Theremin and all vocals, outside of keyboards courtesy of Kammeyer on two tracks, resulting in an incredible display of unique, modern Americana. A Great River can be ordered HERE.

NATE HALL will perform material from A Great River at the album’s official CD release show this Saturday, May 12th in Johnson City, Tennessee, with more live performances to be announced in the weeks ahead.

Nate Hall’s A Great River CD Release Show:
5/12/2012 The Hideaway – Johnson City, TN w/ Enoch

“A Great River isn’t so much a bold solo diversion than a natural progression of Hall’s overall musical body of work. He takes to folk and country as effortlessly as the heavy stuff and the mood he captures on these 10 tracks is extraordinary… 8/10″ — Decibel

“…beautiful and lush work of a songwriter beginning what will hopefully be a long journey…” — The Obelisk

“…if you have never longed for a life in the wilderness with nothing but the sounds of wind and trees and an occasional howl of a wolf or coyote in the background, A Great River may not be right for you. Seriously. This is a true vagabond’s album if I know one.” — Sea of Tranquility

“This is the album I have been listening to daily, because with every play, I realize how killer NATE’S voice is, plus he pens some of the best lyrics, word that cut to the bone.” — Cvlt Nation

“Musically A Great River is on the complete opposite of what I usually listen to, but sometimes you come across an album that really resonates with you, regardless of genre or style. Stunning album! 8.5/10″ — This Is Not A Scene

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PRIMATE: Debut Album To See Official Release Via Relapse Records

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Having signed with Relapse Records last year, Atlanta-based thundergrinders PRIMATE will formally unleash their debut LP via the label in the scorching Summer months ahead.

After seeing a limited release by the band directly via a 1000-run CD pressing in March of 2011, PRIMATE’s crushing Draw Back A Stump will see an official worldwide Relapse release on July 3rd on CD, LP and deluxe digital download. The seven hymns from the initial version now include additional rhythm guitars and have been remixed and remastered, and are joined with three additional previously-unreleased bonus tracks on this edition.

Get down with a teaser for the release and more at the RELAPSE YOUTUBE SITE.

An all-star band comprised of extreme music scene vets hellbent on delivering Grade-A punk the likes of which has not been set loose on the ears of the world since the glory days hardcore, PRIMATE channel decades of international extreme music influences into a glorious record of hellish rage all their own. Upon its initial release Decibel Magazine praised Draw Back A Stump calling it “grind with elements of classic U.K. crust, Swedish D-beat and American hardcore, plus just enough experimentation to create the aural equivalent of a watch throwing springs and gears in every direction while keeping perfect time,” with Metal-Army America adding “Draw Back A Stump has all the bells and whistles of old-school hardcore and the best of modern sludgey-grind” and Grind To Death boasted the record is “like no other grind I have heard…borrowing from the crisp clean metal stylings and structures merged with the rhythmical pogo stick bouncings of punk to make its own blend of music.”

Stay tuned for more info on the release of Draw Back A Stump, PRIMATE live confrontations and more through the coming months. Preorders for the album are available now VIA RELAPSE.

Draw Back A Stump Track Listing:
1. Draw Back A Stump
2. Global Division
3. Hellbound
4. Silence of Violence [bonus]
5. Drinking and Driving
6. March of the Curmudgeon [bonus]
7. Wasted Youth
8. Pride
9. Get The Fuck Off My Lawn [bonus]
10. Reform?

PRIMATE lineup:
Kevin Sharp – vocals
Mike Brennan – guitars
Bill Kelliher – guitars
Dave Whitworth – bass/vocals
Shayne Huff – drums

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PTAHIL: Indiana Black Metallers Unveil New Music Video

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Indiana black metallers PTAHIL recently completed their new full-length, The Almighty Propagator Of Doom And Despair, which is set for release on December 21, 2012 through Wraith Productions.

The Almighty Propagator Of Doom And Despair was written and recorded in acknowledgement to the prison of life and the pursuit of true freedom. In conjunction with this news, PTAHIL has released a new video for opening track “Satanicus Sabbathicus,” which was filmed during the recording session and live performance of the song. Check it out below:

The Almighty Propagator Of Doom And Despair Track Listing:
1. Satanicus Sabbathicus
2. Possessed By Death
3. Blood, Semen And Shit
4. Mors Aut Lībertās
5. Pact With The Devil
6. The Almighty Propagator Of Doom And Despair
7. Hell Spells And Satanic Rituals

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INCOMING CEREBRAL OVERDRIVE: New LP Out Now And Streaming via Rock-A-Rolla

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Le Stelle: A Voyage Adrift — the third, explosive LP from Italian riffmanglers INCOMING CEREBRAL OVERDRIVE — is out this week worldwide via Supernatural Cat. In honor of the diverse, damaging new album’s release onto thrill-seeking audiophiles this week, Rock-A-Rolla Magazine is streaming Le Stelle: A Voyage Adrift in its entirety via their official website AT THIS LOCATION.

Showcasing the progressively-charged act’s unique methodological bombast with nearly 50 minutes of unclassifiable aggro-technical metallic thunder, even more focused yet equally as potent as their previous releases, Le Stelle: A Voyage Adrift is an album that elevates the name INCOMING CEREBRAL OVERDRIVE from the cult depths they’ve roamed over recent years, its laser-induced riffs and neck-snapping time signatures will brand the name of the band into the brains of all who endure the journey of the ten tracks on the LP.  Orders for the album can be placed via the Supernatural Cat Store RIGHT HERE.

ICO have recently returned from  a crushing European tour alongside their companions in Ufomammut, and are preparing for more live attacks in the months ahead.

“The band have taken a major stylistic leap forward…the many layers and countless twists and turns making for a dense but enthralling listen…they have to be commended for their skill and vision here.” – Rock A Rolla

“…jammed ear to rear with quirky time changes, intrepid riffing, and heavy bullishness, making it a contemporary yet progressive blend of math rock, hardcore, and sludge.” – Broken Beard

“This is a record for those who like a bit of technicality with their blunt, forceful riffage, there’s enough going on here to warrant a heft of repeated listens, investigate for a challenging and satisfying listen.” – Ninehertz

“This is a record that is enormously demanding in terms of your attention: it bellows at you to stop what you’re doing and invest time with it from aggressive beginning to monolithic end.” – This Is Not A Scene

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AGALLOCH: The Demonstration Archive 1996-1998 Vinyl Box Set Available Now Through Eisenwald

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Eisenwald is honored to present a very special, limited release from AGALLOCH in the form of The Demonstration Archive 1996-1998 vinyl box set. A collection of material from the band’s early years, the archive includes all material from 1997’s From Which Of This Oak demo , the original Of Stone, Wind, and Pillor EP — presented in its primeval form, as originally intended on 7” format — recorded in 1998, and the rare Promo98. All material was taken from the original analogue sources. Aside from some slight mastering to keep the songs at an even volume, nothing was edited or polished. Limited to 500 numbered deluxe sets, The Demonstration Archive 1996-1998 is an official and fully band-sanctioned release, put together with a great deal of care, devotion and respect, in order to present this collectors’ edition in a classy, aesthetically pleasing way.

AGALLOCH – The Demonstration Archive 1996-1998 Details:

– Solid LP box, covered by black carbon art-paper with black hotfoil embossing, black flooded inner sides.

– A custom, black paper envelope with black spot print, holding a set of four big art-cards with unpublished photos from that era. The cards are printed on rough 300g cardboard, plain black backsides.

– 12″ black vinyl (180g) in custom-made sleeve, front center hole and embossing, “old school” cut out field for removal of the vinyl on the back. **

– 10″ black vinyl in custom-made sleeve, front center hole and embossing, “old school” cut out field for removal of the vinyl on the back. **

– 7″ black vinyl in custom-made sleeve, front center hole and embossing, “old school” cut out field for removal of the vinyl on the back. **

– An accompanying heavy duty booklet (30, 5×30, 5cm) that presents the records’ original artwork, all lyrics, information about each recording and another rare image from that era, printed on 300g rough carboard, black/white layout and finished with silver ink.

– An exclusive black on grey 100×70cm flag of the stags motive that is connected with this release.

– Limited to a one-time print run of 500 box sets; all copies are numbered by embossing on the booklet.

– A protective piece of black foam is inserted in all copies, to prevent damage and moving of any record or its accompanying parts!

** (Sleeves are made of black cardboard, delivered in protection sleeves.)

Additional info, photos and ordering instructions available HERE.

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GUN BARREL Prepare To Deliver Fifth Album Via Massacre Records

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Massacre Records will release the newest album from German dirty rock ‘n rollers GUN BARREL, entitled Brace For Impact, in North America on May 22nd.

Since their year-2000 formation, GUN BARREL have pulverized their fans and music critics like with their uncompromising style of metallic rock and their raging on-stage attitude. Following a steady flow of releases via respected labels like SPV and Limb Music over the past decade the band signed with Germany’s Massacre Records for the 2012 release of their fifth full-length studio release, Brace For Impact.

With nearly fifty minutes of GUN BARREL’s thundering approach in its holster, Brace For Impact bears eleven hard-hitting tracks, and is the first release from the band to feature new vocalist Patrick Sühl. The change in the vocal guard gave the entire band a new surge of energy, which shows trough in every song. The band recorded the album recorded in their own studio, and had it mixed by Yenz Leonhardt (Iron Savior, Savage Circus, Stormwarrior) and mastered by Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Jorn, TNT), and commissioned the cover artwork to Steve Santana (Harley Davidson, Powerwolf).

Stream Brace For Impact in its entirety AT THIS LOCATION.

Brace For Impact Track Listing:
1. No Survival On Arrival
2. Brace For Impact
3. Dancing On Torpedoes
4. Books Of Live
5. Start A Riot
6. Stand Your Ground
7. Diamond Bullets
8. With Might And Main
9. The Wild Hunt
10. Turbölence & Decadence
11. Big Taboo

GUN BARREL lineup:
Patrick Sühl – vocals
Rolf Tanzius – guitar
Tomcat Kintgen – bass
Toni Pinciroli – drums

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WATAIN: Swedish Black Metal Collective Unveil New DVD Trailer

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Swedish black metal collective WATAIN today offer up the second in a series of trailers from their upcoming Opus Diaboli anniversary DVD. The production commemorates the band’s 13 years of chaos by providing a visual and audio documentation of their ceremonial anniversary concert performance in Stockholm and the long years of physical, intellectual and spiritual work leading up to it. Opus Diaboli is an epic 90-minute journey into the forbidden realms of wild-hearted Satanic metal and the manifestation of a unique band that has truly chosen a path few have ever dared to tread upon. In addition, Opus Diaboli marks the the first release on WATAIN’s own label His Master’s Noise, a name originating from Bathory who had it in mind for their own label back in the early 1980s. Opus Diaboli will be unleashed in North America on June 5, 2012.

Check out the latest two-plus minute trailer, hosted exclusively by Decibel Magazine, as well as some words from vocalist Erik Danielsson about the production, at THIS LOCATION.

WATAIN are currently spreading their Satanic rituals throughout the lands on the inaugural Decibel Magazine Tour alongside Behemoth, The Devil’s Blood and In Solitude. Additionally, the band will further decimate the masses with five more headlining dates which will include stops in Poughkeepsie, New York, Cleveland, Ohio, Joliet, Illinois, Columbus, Ohio and Detroit, Michigan. For these shows, the band will perform as a four piece, with Danielsson doing guitar and vocals.

WATAIN on the Decibel Magazine Tour 2012
w/ Behemoth, The Devil’s Blood, In Solitude [remaining dates]
5/07/2012 Club Infinity – Buffalo, NY[TICKETS] ** WATAIN Only
5/08/2012 Opera House – Toronto, ON [TICKETS]
5/09/2012 Club Soda – Montreal, QC [TICKETS]
5/10/2012 Imperial – Quebec City, QC [TICKETS]
5/11/2012 Palladium – Worcester, MA [TICKETS]
5/12/2012 Irving Plaza – New York, NY [TICKETS]

WATAIN Headlining Dates
5/14/2012 The Loft – Poughkeepsie, NY [TICKETS]
5/15/2012 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH [TICKETS]
5/16/2012 Mojoe’s – Joliet, IL [TICKETS]
5/17/2012 Al Rosa Villa – Columbus, OH [TICKETS]
5/18/2012 Harpo’s –Detroit, MI [TICKETS]

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SIX FEET UNDER: New Track Premiere Hosted By Metal Hammer Germany

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Today Metal Hammer Germany is hosting an exclusive premiere of “Frozen At The Moment Of Death,” from death metal tyrants SIX FEET UNDER. The track comes off the band’s Undead full-length set for North American release on May 22, 2012 through Metal Blade Records. Commented growl king Chris Barnes of the release: “Creating an album is a lot of work and a lot of focus, but we didn’t really have too many hiccups in the recording. It went really smooth, and it was pretty much the most effortless album we’ve ever tracked. I had a great, great time working on this album; it was so much fun because everything seemed so new again.”

Surf over to Metal Hammer to check out “Frozen At The Moment Of Death,” the third official single from Undead at THIS LOCATION.

Undead was produced by Mark Lewis (Deicide, Devildriver), mixed by Jason Suecof (Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy), at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and features the updated lineup of Barnes alongside guitarist Rob Arnold (ex- Chimaira), longtime guitarist Steve Swanson (ex-Massacre), bassist Jeff Hughell (ex-Brain Drill, ex-Vile), and drummer Kevin Talley (Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Chimaira). Metal Blade TV recently aired an exclusive interview with Barnes as conducted by label CEO Brian Slagel. To check out the interview, as well as first single, “Formaldehyde,” and limited pre-order options, point your browser HERE.

In conjunction with the release of Undead, SIX FEET UNDER will demolish the masses on a near three-week run of live rituals this June. The 18 Nights Of Blood Tour will begin in Atlanta, Georgia on June 8. Support will be provided by Dying Fetus and Revocation.

SIX FEET UNDER 18 Nights Of Blood Tour 2012
w/ Dying Fetus, Revocation
6/08/2012 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
6/09/2012 Empire – Springfield, VA
6/10/2012 Palladium – Worcester, MA
6/11/2012 Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY
6/12/2012 Alrosa Villa – Columbus, OH
6/13/2012 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
6/14/2012 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
6/15/2012 Harpo’s – Detroit, MI
6/16/2012 People’s Court – Des Moines, IA*
6/18/2012 The Gothic Theater – Denver, CO*
6/20/2012 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
6/21/2012 Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
6/23/2012 The Metro – Oakland, CA
6/24/2012 The Whisky – Los Angeles, CA
6/25/2012 Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ
6/26/2012 House Of Rock – El Paso, TX
6/27/2012 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
6/29/2012 Crowbar – Tampa, FL* [new venue]
* – No Dying Fetus

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