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Mon Sep 06, 2010 3:22 am
Northern California's fast rising East Bay space tech death metallers, Rings Of Saturn, will see their debut album 'Embryonic Anomaly' unleashed in select Hot Topic stores this week. This edition of 'Embryonic Anomaly' was pressed exclusively for Hot Topic and will likely be the last chance to grab a physical copy, so be sure to hit your local store and grab yours while they're available. A list of locations where the cd will be available can be found here. In anticipation of the release, Rings Of Saturn have teamed up with www.Puregrainaudio.com to offer the track "Seized And Devoured" as a free download. Check out "Seized And Devoured" at this location.
Recorded at Mayhemeness Studios (Journal, Shadow Of The Colossus), 'Embryonic Anomaly' is an album that easily stands out amongst the clutter of todays 'core' dominated scene. Produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Bob Swanson (Aurora, Havenside, The Wrath Of Vesuvius), the album showcases a level of technical shred and knack for song structure that puts them on a level playing field with their more seasoned extreme metal peers. Artwork for 'Embryonic Anomaly' was handled by Tony Koehl (The Black Dahlia Murder, Dismal Lapse).
The track listing for 'Embryonic Anomaly' is as follows:
1. Invasion
2. Seized And Devoured
3. Abducted
4. Final Abhorrent Dream
5. Corpses Thrown Across The Sky
6. Embryonic Anomaly
7. Annihilating The Pure
8. Grinding Of Internal Organs
9. End Of Humanity
Rings Of Saturn have gained praise and positive support from some of extreme metal's heavyhitters including Whitechapel, Conducting From The Grave, Viraemia and Slaughterbox. The band has also partnered up with an exclusive Management team comprised of Anthony Delgado (Loudside.com / RebelPyro Management) and Zach Householder (Whitechapel). Adding to their list of accomplishments, drummer Brent Silletto has landed an exclusive endorsement deal with Saluda Custom Cymbals, and guitarist Lucas Mann is set to become the latest addition to Basson's Artist Roster.
Though young and somewhat inexperienced, Rings Of Saturn's drive and determination remain steadfast. The band's consistent DIY promotion efforts coupled with a constant push from their Management team has created an undeniable buzz within the underground, and the band's live performances have proven that Rings Of Saturn are ready to set a new standard and redefine extreme metal for the next generation.
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Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:44 am
Black Sunshine has announced new tour dates with Hinder and My Darkest Days, after recently completing a tour with Cavo and Shaman's Harvest. The band is currently touring in support of their self-titled debut album, which was released through BreakSilence Recordings. "We couldn't be more thrilled to be touring with Hinder, as we are huge fans. Their track record of 3 million albums sold speaks for itself," commented Black Sunshine's Matt Reardon. "The word on the street is that Hinder has some of the best fans in the world (next to Black Sunshine of course) and we look forward to bringing a kick ass night of rock n' roll to fans on this tour."
Black Sunshine's self-titled debut was recorded by Grammy award winning producer Bob Marlette (Shinedown, Seether) and was recently released by BreakSilence Recordings. Black Sunshine's debut stands tall against today's modern rock heavyweights like Shinedown, Papa Roach and Breaking Benjamin. Black Sunshine recently released their video for the track "Once In My Life" online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnlR14x0iDs.
TOUR DATES WITH HINDER & MY DARKEST DAYS:
9/01- Louisville, KY - Jim Porter's Good Time Emporium
9/03- Rockford, IL - Great Lawn
9/04- Sault Sainte Marie, MI - Dream Makers Theater
9/07- Youngstown, OH - Wedgewood Entertainment Center
9/08- Flint, MI - Machine Shop
9/10- Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
9/11- Ft. Wayne, IN @ Piere�s ***FREE SHOW
9/14- Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
9/15- Cedar Falls, IA - The Wheelhouse
9/17- Spokane, WA - Spokane County Interstate Fair
9/18- Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
9/23- Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
9/25- Odessa, TX - Dos Amigos
9/26- Amarillo, TX - Midnight Rodeo
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Tue Aug 31, 2010 6:40 am
Matthew Sikora, best known as the vocalist and guitarist for hard-rockers Phathom, is set to release his self-titled debut solo album on September 21st, 2010 through Hardline Entertainment. The album was co-produced by industry veterans Mike Sutherland (Pennywise, Slightly Stoopid) and Bruce Sikora.
"This is something I've wanted to do for a long time. Just me and my guitar, pushing on down a road that's unpredictable. In the Phathom world, I come up with the core of the song, then collaborate on it with the band to finish the song. But with this new endeavor on my own, I get to see my vision all the way through to the end," commented Sikora. "Phathom has a very distinctive sound, and not every song that I write in the valley of Crescenta is going to fit with that sound. There was only one thing left to do as the songs started to pile up. Putting myself in the studio to hit the record button, my first solo record was underway with the man who introduced me to music in the first place, my father, Bruce Sikora taking a producer roll with Mike Sutherland. Ryan Fogle accompanied me on Drums, as well as long time bass player Terry Linvill, who played with Chuck Berry and The Captain & Tennille. J.P Gonzalez, of Elegy, also jumped in and was manning the keys to create my organization of sound and silence."
Sikora has honed his skills recording and touring for over a decade as a part of Phathom. The Los Angeles based outfit has performed with everyone from Avenged Sevenfold and Strung Out, to Unwritten Law and toured with the Vans Warped Tour. Sikora's solo debut truly showcases Matthew's ability to create and exciting blend of soul-searching, ethereal, yet down and dirty alternative rock.
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Tue Aug 31, 2010 2:01 am
Originally released in 1990, Pantera's'Cowboys From Hell' turned modern metal on its ass and put Pantera in the musical history books. More than just their major label debut, most consider 'Cowboys' to be the official debut of the iconic Pantera lineup with singer Philip Anselmo, guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, his brother, drummer Vinnie Paul and bassist Rex Brown.
Rhino is marking the 20-year anniversary of 'Cowboys From Hell' with multiple offerings for Pantera fans of every generation. (Complete list follows below). All versions include a newly remastered copy of the original 'Cowboys' album along with unreleased and rare live performances from the era, and unreleased demos for nearly every album track.
"The Will To Survive," a previously unreleased song recorded during the album's demo sessions, is included in the Deluxe and Ultimate packages and had its worldwide premiere on Pantera'sFacebook page yesterday, August 30 at 12 noon EDT.
"'The Will To Survive' is a great track," says Paul. "I am definitely proud that it will see the light of day for all the die-hard Pantera fans around the world, as it shows the true musical diversity of the band at that time!"
The Ultimate Edition box lands November 22 for a suggested list price of $99.98, just in time for the holidays to round out your personal Pantera collection or give to your favorite Pantera fan. The box includes custom artwork and a 60-page booklet with rare photos, expanded liner notes and replicas from the Cowboys era as listed below.
- New Years Puke Party T-shirt - designed by Dimebag Darrell (XL)
- "We're Takin' Over This Town" flyer reproduction (8 1/2" x 11")
- "It's Up To You/Censorship" flyer reproduction (8 1/2" x 11")
- Arcadio Theatre poster reproduction (11" x 17")
- Cowboys From Hell Fucking Hostile button
- "All Access Tour Pass '90" Fabric Sticker
- Cowboys From Hell Texas Guest Laminated Pass
- "U.S. Tour '91" All Access Laminated Pass
- Ticket reproduction, June 14, 1991
The previously announced Deluxe and Expanded Editions will be available on September 14. Suggested list price for the Deluxe version will be $29.98 (physical) and $17.98 (digital). Suggested list price for the Expanded Edition will be $19.98 (physical) and $12.99 (digital). Pre-order at this location.
Check out a special 'Cowboys From Hell'20th Anniversary Edition Listening Party Stream at the links below:
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Also, check out some of Pantera's sickest videos at the following links. We would have just posted them for viewing below, but they're not embeddable. Sorry. Here's the links:
Cowboys From Hell (official) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i97OkCXwotE Primal Concrete Sledge (live) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DOamgay6Mw Psycho Holiday (official) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTDj-I8LiXM Domination (live) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDACorIaxNw Cemetery Gates (official) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVMvART9kb8
Pantera - Cowboys From Hell Track Lists
Disc One - Ultimate, Deluxe, and Expanded Editions :
1. "Cowboys From Hell"
2. "Primal Concrete Sledge"
3. "Psycho Holiday"
4. "Heresy"
5. "Cemetery Gates"
6. "Domination"
7. "Shattered"
8. "Clash With Reality"
9. "Medicine Man"
10. "Message In Blood"
11. "The Sleep"
12. "The Art Of Shredding"
Disc Two - Ultimate, Deluxe, and Expanded Editions:
(Tracks 1-7 Recorded Live at Foundations Forum, Los Angeles, CA 9/15/90)
(Tracks 8-12 Recorded at For Those About to Rock: Monsters in Moscow, 1991)
1. "Domination" - Live*
2. "Psycho Holiday" - Live*
3. "The Art Of Shredding" - Live*
4. "Cowboys From Hell" - Live*
5. "Cemetery Gates" - Live*
6. "Primal Concrete Sledge" - Live*
7. "Heresy" - Live*
8. "Domination" - Live, Alive And Hostile EP+
9. "Primal Concrete Sledge" - Live, Alive And Hostile EP+
10. "Cowboys From Hell" - Live, Alive And Hostile EP+
11. "Heresy" - Live, Alive And Hostile EP+
12. "Psycho Holiday" - Live, Alive And Hostile EP+
Disc Three - Ultimate and Deluxe Editions Only:
1. "The Will To Survive"*
2. "Shattered" - Demo*
3. "Cowboys From Hell" - Demo*
4. "Heresy" - Demo*
5. "Cemetery Gates" - Demo*
6. "Psycho Holiday" - Demo*
7. "Medicine Man" - Demo*
8. "Message In Blood" - Demo*
9. "Domination" - Demo*
10. "The Sleep" - Demo*
11. "The Art Of Shredding" - Demo*
* Previously Unreleased
+ Unreleased in the U.S
('Cowboys From Hell' originally released on July 24, 1990)
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Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:46 am
iClips is pleased to announce the LIVE broadcast of Apocalyptica on August 31st from The Pageant in St. Louis, MO. The show will start at 9 PM EDT. For more information on the live broadcast go to www.iclips.net/livefaq
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Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:32 am
Pittsburgh, PA's Hero Destroyed is streaming their brand new album 'Throes' in its entirety at www.HeroDestroyed.info. 'Throes' will see its North American release date today, August 31st in North America and September 6th internationally. The album is available for pre-order now at Relapse.com.
Hero Destroyed has announced a fall northeast U.S. tour in support of 'Throes' starting November 12th in Pittsburgh. Joining Hero Destroyed for the run is Scion "No Label Needed" winners Iron Thrones. A listing of confirmed Stereokiller, Vader, Sick Drummer, Metal Insider, and Loudside.com sponsored tour dates and cities can be found below. Additionally, Hero Destroyed has announced a hometown 'Throes' record release show for October 8th at The Smiling Moose. Additional show details will be announced shortly.
Hero Destroyed Tour Dates:
'Throes' Record Release Show:
10/08 - Pittsburgh, PA - The Smiling Moose
w/ Iron Thrones:
11/12 - Pittsburgh, PA - Howlers Coyote Cafe (w/ Necrolysis)
11/13 - Rochester, NY - Bug Jar (w/ Like Wolves, Curl & Drag)
11/14 - Ithaca, NY - The Haunt
11/15 - New York, NY - Lit Lounge (w/ Empyreon, Pristina)
11/16 - Worcester, MA - Ralph's Music Diner
11/17 - Boston, MA - Great Scott (w/ Sexcrement, Motherboar)
11/18 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie (w/ Fight Amp)
11/19 - Bethlehem, PA - Secret Art Space
11/20 - Baltimore, MD - t.b.a.
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Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:16 am Disturbed have announced that they will be doing a LIVE webcast on their Ustream Channel today, August 31st at 2:30 PST/5:30 EST. Fans can submit questions to the band by leaving comments here.
'Asylum' is the multi-platinum artists' fifth studio album and will be released on August 31st. The band have released two official music videos for tracks from the album; one for "Another Way To Die", and one for album title track "Asylum."
Pre-order a copy of 'Asylum' here. Each copy of 'Asylum' comes with the 75+ minute "Decade of Disturbed" documentary. A trailer for the documentary can be seen below.
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Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:09 am 10 Years' bassist, Lewis Cosby, recently checked in from the road to thank fans for their support and to remind everyone to pick up their third studio album, 'Feeding the Wolves', in stores everywhere Tuesday, August 31. Check out the video at 10 Years'Facebook page and then head over to YouTube to watch the official commercial spot for the release of 'Feeding the Wolves'. Or you can just watch it all below.
10 Years will also premiere the official music video for the thunderous lead single, "Shoot It Out," on VEVO next Tuesday to coincide with the release of their new album.
Fans can now stream 'Feeding the Wolves' at www.10YearsMusic.com before the August 31 release.
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Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:59 am All Shall Perish's new guitarist and Berklee College of Music graduate, Francesco Artusato, has partnered up with Guitar World Magazine to present an in-depth instructional video lesson series breaking down how to play some of the most intricate parts from his all instrumental solo endeavor entitled 'Chaos and The Primordial'. The disc is an all out technical shred fest features 10 truly diverse tracks that takes the listener on an all encompassing musical journey and the depth and diversity in which Artusato does so is astonishing. Click on the link below to watch the second lesson now and stay tuned for additional episodes over the coming weeks.
http://www.guitarworld.com/article/artusato_video_lesson
Artusato states: "I just got back from the 'Summer Slaughter' tour, which was amazing. What a great collection of great and talented bands. I want to thank all All Shall Perish fans for being so amazing and supportive, you rule! Now it's time to go to Europe for the "Hell On Earth" tour.
"My second lesson on Guitar World has also just been posted, so go check it out. Its two examples from the song 'Typhoeus' and I explain the intro solo and the chorus section. This is probably one of my favorite songs from my new solo album, 'Chaos and The Primordial', mainly because of its contrasting nature and the intricacy of some of the parts. It's also very heavy.
"You can also listen to the song, 'Chaos and The Primordial', in its entirety on my MySpace page now. www.myspace.com/francescoartusatomusic It's a very technical and intense song that has a progressive vibe with some very open and lyrical parts mixed with very powerful moments of intensity and complexity. There is also going to be a lesson on Guitar World about this song very soon.
"Thanks again to Guitar World for hosting these lessons, and stay tuned for additional episodes over the coming weeks."
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Tue Aug 31, 2010 12:39 am The Acacia Strain are proud to announce their first headlining tour since the release of 'Wormwood', last month.
The "To Catch a Predatour" sees The Acacia Strain heading out along the East Coast and in Canada with support from The Red Chord, Terror, Gaza, and The Contortionist. The Acacia Strain are extremely excited to head out with some of today's top metal and hardcore acts out in support of their newest record on Prosthetic Records. In typical The Acacia Strain fashion, the guys plan to bring the fun each night by hanging out at their merch table thirty minutes after doors to meet the fans and socialize. There will be a special tee shirt available for purchase only during this time in addition to all their new tour merchandise. If you are in the Holyoke, MA area on the 20th of November, be sure to come out to the Waterfront Tavern as this show will be a benefit for a dear friend of the band who recently passed away due to a decade long battle with cancer.
"To Catch A Predatour" Dates
10/29 - Albany, NY - Northern Lights
10/30 - Jermyn, PA - Elanor Rigby's
10/31 - Providence, RI - Lupo's
11/01 - Pittsburg, PA - Altar Bar
11/02 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
11/03 - Wilmington, NC - The Soapbox
11/04 - Spartanburg, SC - GZSC
11/05 - Jacksonville, FL - Rain
11/06 - West Palm Beach, FL - Ground Control
11/07 - Tampa, FL - State Theatre
11/09 - Birmingham, AL - Zyedeco
11/10 - Nashville TN - Rocket Town
11/11 - Louisville, KY - Headliners
11/12 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
11/13 - Toledo, OH - Headliners
11/14 - Windsor, ONT - Blind Dog
11/15 - London, ON - Music Hall
11/16 - Longeueil, QC - Salle Kekpart
11/17 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
11/18 - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place
11/19 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
11/20 - Holyoke, MA - The Waterfront Tavern
