THE SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR 2013: HEADBANG FOR THE HIGHWAY ANNOUNCES MORE DATES

Promoters for the 2013 SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR have announced new dates for "HEADBANG FOR THE HIGHWAY", an unsigned bands contest as winner get a record deal courtesy of SUMERIAN RECORDS and an opening slot of SUMMER SLAUGHTER or ALL STARS TOUR 2013.

FROM SUMERIAN RECORDS and SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2013:

UNSIGNED BANDS: New Dates have been added in the following states for Headbang For The Highway: NV, NC, VA, PA.

This is your chance to play The Summer Slaughter Tour or The All Stars Tour and earn a recording deal with Sumerian Records. Se

cure your slot on Headbang for the Highway: Road to the Sphinx today! For more info send an email to info@headbangforthehighway.com. Make the subject of your email the city closest to your hometown, and then leave us a message including your band name and a link to your primary web presence.

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

DEFEATED SANITY: POST "VERBLENDUNG" TO YOU TUBE

German technical death metal warriors DEFEATED SANITY have posted a new tune "VERBLENDUNG" to YOU TUBE. DEFEATED SANITY shall unleash the bands new offering entitled "Passages Into Deformity" 2/5/2013 on WILLOWTIP RECORDS.
DEFEATED SANITY will perform at the BERLIN EXTREME FEST, 12/15/2012 @ K 17, Berlin, Germany.

FROM DEFEATED SANITY: 
we took your answers into consideration and... here you go!
“With Passages Into Deformity, fans can expect another quality release from DEFEATED SANITY. Without compromising the brutality of our sound, we have stepped it up in terms of the overall production. The album has a more old-school vibe to it, with a lot of early ‘90s inspired riffs and slams, but we made it a point to not get away from the technical and progressive stuff as well. People can definitely expect the most balanced DEFEATED SANITYalbum yet.”

Featuring guest vocals by Frank Rini (Internal Bleeding).
Our first extended tour in Russia and possably Belarus coming up next year!



DEFEATED SANITY: "Passages Into Deformity" Track Listing:
1. Initiation
2. Naraka
3. Verblendung
4. Lusting For Transcendence
5. The Purging
6. Verses Of Deformity
7. Perspectives
8. Frenzy
9. Martyrium

VIDEO BELOW: DEFEATED SANITY:"PASSAGES INTO DEFORMITY" TRAILER:

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

SOILWORK: NEW ALBUM ARTWORK AND TRACK LISTING UNVEILED

Swedish melodic death metal warriors SOILWORK have announced the art work and tracklisting for the bands anticipated new double disc release entitled
"The Living Infinite" due to be unleashed   February 27 in Asia (via license to Marquee Records), in Europe on March 1, and in North America on March 5 through Nuclear Blast Records.

FROM SOILWORK:

The Living Infinite, the ninth studio album and first dual-disc release by Swedish melodic metal maestros SOILWORK, will be unleashed on February 27 in Asia (via license to Marquee Records), in Europe on March 1, and in North America on March 5 through Nuclear Blast Records. Produced by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth, Bloodbath), the CD features artwork by Mnemic's Mircea Gabriel Eftemie.

Commented SOILWORK: "After commissioning some pretty elaborate covers for the last couple of records, we decided to try something more sober and design-oriented fo r The Living Infinite . Who better to call than the man who created the iconic Stabbing The Drama cover? Mircea Gabriel Eftemie is not only a close friend but also an incredible graphic designer. We're all stoked about his work which is different from anything SOILWORK has ever done and perfectly suits the elegant oceanic concept ofThe Living Infinite. Enjoy, folks!"

Added Mircea Gabriel Eftemie: "Seven years ago, I created the artwork for the Stabbing The Dramaalbum and I can't believe how time flies! Here we are, with sexy gray hairs, working with my friends in SOILWORK again. This time, we built the cover around a maritime concept, aiming for something direct and symbolic. I believe we achieved that quite well. From my creative deck, I salute you and say: 'Long Live The Living Infinite.'"

The Living Infinite track listing is as follows:

CD 1

01. Spectrum Of Eternity

02. Memories Confined

03. This Momentary Bliss

04. Tongue

05. The Living Infinite I

06. Let The First Wave Rise

07. Vesta

08. Realm Of The Wasted

09. The Windswept Mercy

10. Whispers And Lights

CD 2

01. Entering Aeons

02. Long Live The Misanthrope

03. Drowning With Silence

04. Antidotes In Passing

05. Leech

06. The Living Infinite II

07. Loyal Shadow

08. Rise Above The Sentiment

09. Parasite Blues

10. Owls Predict, Oracles Stand Guard

The Living Infinite hosts Justin Sullivan, lead singer of the English band New Model Army, as a guest vocalist on the track "The Windswept Mercy" and marks the recording debut of longtime SOILWORK touring guitarist David Andersson (also of Night Flight Orchestra).

SOILWORK's world tour launches with a 55-show headlining trek through the U.S. and Canada this March. Support will come from Jeff Loomis, Blackguard, The Browning and Wretched. Tour dates are:

03/12/13  Empire – West Springfield, VA

03/13/13  The Trocadero – Philadelphia, PA

03/14/13  Bogie’s – Albany, NY

03/15/13  The Gramercy Theater – New York, NY

03/16/13  Webster Theater – Hartford, CT

03/17/13  Petit Campus – Montreal, QC – CANADA

03/18/13  Union Commerciale – Québec City, QC – CANADA

03/19/13  Mavericks – Ottawa, ON – CANADA

03/20/13  The Opera House – Toronto, ON – CANADA

03/21/13  Altar Bar – Pittsburgh, PA

03/22/13  Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH

03/23/13  Token Lounge – Westland, MI

03/24/13  The Rave – Milwaukee, WI

03/25/13  Mojoes – Joliet, IL

03/26/13  Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA

03/27/13  Station 4 – St. Paul, MN

03/28/13  Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB – CANADA

03/29/13  The Exchange – Regina, SK – CANADA

03/30/13  The Distillery – Calgary, AB – CANADA

03/31/13  Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB – CANADA

04/01/13  The Generator – Prince George, BC – CANADA

04/02/13  Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, BC – CANADA

04/03/13  El Corazon – Seattle, WA

04/04/13  Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR

04/05/13  Slim’s – San Francisco, CA

04/06/13  House of Blues – Hollywood, CA

04/07/13  Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ

04/08/13  The Rock – Tucson, AZ

04/09/13  Las Vegas Country Saloon – Las Vegas, NV

04/11/13  In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT

04/12/13  Gothic Theater – Englewood, CO

04/13/13  The Beaumont Club – Kansas City, MO

04/14/13  The Firebird – St. Louis, MO

04/15/13  Trees – Dallas, TX

04/16/13  Backstage Live – San Antonio, TX

04/17/13  Jake’s – Lubbock, TX

04/18/13  Lucky Mule – Abilene, TX

04/19/13  The Chameleon Room – Oklahoma City, OK

04/20/13  Tricky Falls – El Paso, TX

04/21/13  Dirty Dog Bar – Austin, TX

04/22/13  House of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX

04/23/13  Geo’s – McAllen, TX

04/24/13  Scout Bar – Houston, TX

04/26/13  State Theater – St. Petersburg, FL

04/27/13  Freebird Live – Jacksonville, FL

04/28/13  The Casbah – Charlotte, NC

04/29/13  Kingdom – Richmond, VA

04/30/13  Soundstage – Baltimore, MD

05/01/13  Mexicali Live – Teaneck, NJ

05/02/13  The Chance Theater – Poughkeepsie, NY

05/03/13  Broadway Joes – Buffalo, NY

05/04/13  Al Rosa Villa – Columbus, OH

05/05/13  Music Hall – London, ON – CANADA

05/06/13  Station 58 – Syracuse, NY

05/07/13  The Palladium – Worcester, MA

Advanced tickets and VIP Meet & Greet packages (early entry + a shirt of choice from the band’s merchandise) are available at EnterTheVault.com. 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

ITP V.012 UPDATE: ITP V.012 REVIEW: NILE: AT THE GATE OF SETHU WILL BE POSTED TONIGHT

ITP V.012 UPDATE: Funny, when I wrote this journal entry http://spak-individualthoughtpatterns.blogspot.com/2012/11/metallica-quebec-magnetic-dvdblue-ray.html I was subconsciously thinking "Whom is Metallica's record label now?" as the press release didn't specify, and I felt so small. ITP V.012 author left the record label part BLANK on said journal entry, hoping no one would notice. Then aha, METALLICA went independent with Blackened Recordings and that answers the question.

ITP V.12's author is almost done reviewing NILE's "At The Gate Of Sethu" 12/1/2012, should be done by tonight. WORSHIP's "TERRANEAN WAKE" and  as ITP V.012 UNCOVERED will be posted 12/2/2012, sorry for the delay.




Slight similarity on CD cover art theme regarding SUFFOCATION's "Pinnacle Of Bedlam" in comparisons to METALLICA's "And Justice for All"..METALLICA's lady liberty upholding damaged justice VS. SUFFOCATION's grim reaper holding the dark flame.
METALLICA's ...And Justice for All art work:

QUICK NOTE: New York City, New York post hardcore warriors QUICKSAND have added a second NYC, NY, 1/31/2013 WEBSTER HALL show as the 1/30/2013 NYC, NY show @ WEBSTER HALL has SOLD OUT!!

FROM QUICKSAND:

Quicksand has added a second show at Webster Hall New York City on January 31st. Tickets are on-sale now. Click to purchase:http://bit.ly/11bTgjf

Individualism, non conformity. "Take no shit, give no shit"...Smeagle the Beagle !!!! Stifling heartbreak, R.I.P JAY BONE, ya fucking leaver. 4/17/1972-11/30/2006
Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

METALLICA: LAUNCHES OWN RECORD LABEL BLACKENED RECORDINGS

California thrash metal legends METALLICA have launched the bands very own record label Blackened Recordings as the band has recovered control of their masters.
METALLICA shall unleash "Quebec Magnetic" 12/10/2012 (DVD/BLUE RAY) on Blackened Recordings.

FROM METALLICA:
We are proud to announce our own record label. Blackened Recordings is the ultimate in independence, putting us in the driver's seat of our own creative destiny. We're looking forward to making more music and getting it all out to you in our own unique way. http://www.metallica.com/news/blackened-recordings-launches.asp

We like to make it a point here not to bore you with the not-so-exciting business aspects of making and sharing music, but we're so psyched about our new adventure that we just had to tell you about it as we officially launch our very own record label, Blackened Recordings.

Some of you, who have followed along throughout the years, are aware that in 1994 we renegotiated our contract with the Warner Music Group, which resulted in a joint venture with our record company for releasing all of our recordings including long form videos. Per that agreement, as of today we have taken ownership of all of our master recordings and Blackened Recordings will be the home of all of our current albums and videos along with all future releases including the December 10 release of the "Quebec Magnetic” DVD and Blu-ray.

You may have heard us say it once or twice or a thousand times before, but it's always been about us taking control of all things 'Tallica to give you 110% on every single level every single time. Forming Blackened Recordings is the ultimate in independence, putting us in the driver's seat of our own creative destiny. We're looking forward to making more music and getting it all out to you in our own unique way.

METALLICA: "QUEBEC MAGNETIC" DVD/BLUE RAY Tracklisting: 

That Was Just Your Life
The End Of The Line
The Four Horsemen
The Shortest Straw
One
Broken, Beat & Scarred
My Apocalypse
Sad But True
Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
The Judas Kiss
The Day That Never Comes
Master of Puppets
Battery
Nothing Else Matters
Enter Sandman
Killing Time
Whiplash
Seek & Destroy

Bonus Songs
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Holier Than Thou
Cyanide
Turn the Page
All Nightmare Long
Damage, Inc.
Breadfan
Phantom Lord

VIDEO BELOW: METALLICA: "QUEBEC MAGNETIC" DVD/BLUE RAY TRAILER: 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

SUFFOCATION: POST ART WORK FOR "PINNACLE OF BEDLAM"

New York Death metal legends (NYDM) SUFFOCATION have posted the art work for the bands anticipated new release "PINNACLE OF "BEDLAM" due to be unleashed early 2013 on NUCLEAR BLAST.
Also, SUFFOCATION will be performing an intimate show 12/8/2012 in Stamford, Connecticut @ Fiddler's.

FROM SUFFOCATION:
HERE YA GO FOLKS! - Artwork for upcoming 'Pinnacle of Bedlam' courtesy of Raymond Swanland

New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming album, Pinnacle of Bedlam. Artwork was handled this time around by artist Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).

“This artwork is a perfect portrayal of our music,” commented bassist Derek Boyer. “The cover depicts lyrical content like ‘scales tip in degradation’ and ‘hooded messenger of death is now set forth, punishment for all.’ Raymond is an absolute BEAST of an artist!”

Added guitarist Guy Marchais:

“The artwork for Pinnacle brings another element to an already brutal album.  Raymond knew exactly what we were looking for and delivered!”

The record was produced by the band and tracked at Full Force Studios in New York by longtime collaborator Joe Cincotta. The mixing and mastering was handled this time around by world renowned producer/engineer Zeuss (HATEBREED, ARSIS, SUICIDE SILENCE). Pinnacle of Bedlamwill feature 10 genre-defining-bone-crushing tracks and also marks the return of drummer Dave Culross, who played with the band previously on their Despise The Sun EP.

Pinnacle of Bedlam is tentatively scheduled for a February 2013 via Nuclear Blast in North America.

SUFFOCATION will be performing a brutally intimate show at Stamford Connecticut's Fiddler's on Saturday December 8, 2012.

This show is an extremely limited engagement, with only about 150 tickets being sold. Tickets are available at www.m

etalkill.com

and in person at Fiddlers, 280 Shippan Avenue Stamford, CT 06902.

INCLUDED with the purchase of the ticket is an autographed picture of the band and get a chance to meet the band! All tickets are to be picked up at the venue before or at will call day of the show.

Opening for Suffocation will be local Connecticut bands Physics of Demise, Pink Missile and Eyes of the Dead. Ticket for the exclusive event is $30 and show starts at 7:30.

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

KMFDM: POST NEW TRACK FROM "KUNST" ON SOUNDCLOUD

German industrial/hard rock legends KMFDM have posted the title track from the bands anticipated new release entitled "Kunst", due to be unleashed 2/26/2013 on METROPOLIS RECORDS.
Art work inspired by PUSSY RIOT.


KMFDM "KUNST" TRACKLISTING:

 KUNST
AVE MARIA
QUAKE
HELLO
NEXT BIG THING
PUSSY RIOT 
PSEUDOCIDE
ANIMAL OUT
THE MESS YOU MADE
I(heart)NOT

            
KMFDM WINTER 2013 U.S. TOUR DATES:

Here's a komplete list of all US dates in early 2013.

There will be no more dates added at this point, no matter how much begging ;-)

As you can see below, KMFDM will be doing 22 appearances in 23 days, there's unfortunately no more room to add any place else. 

We travel a whole lot, Lucia and i come to the US all the way from Europe, to see you --- maybe you can take a bit of traveling upon yourself in order to join forces with KMFDM ?

Mar 08 - Portland, OR - Star Theater
Mar 09 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
Mar 10 - Los Angeles, CA - Fonda Theatre
Mar 11 - Santa Ana, CA - The Observatory
Mar 12 - Phoenix - AZ - Crescent Ballroom
Mar 14 - San Antonio, TX - Backstage Live
Mar 15 - Dallas, TX - Trees
Mar 16 - Baton Rouge, LA - Varsity Theatre
Mar 17 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
Mar 18 - Falls Church, VA - State Theatre
Mar 19 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero Theatre
Mar 20 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club
Mar 21 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza
Mar 22 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr. Small's Theatre
Mar 23 - Chicago, IL - HOB
Mar 24 - Milwaukee, WI - Shank Hall
Mar 25 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
Mar 26 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room Lounge
Mar 27 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
Mar 28 - Salt Lake City UT - The Depot
Mar 29 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory
Mar 30 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo

FROM KMFDM:
the time is now: Ladies & Gentlemen, i present to you, KMFDM "KUNST":

https://soundcloud.com/metropolisrecords/kmfdm-kunst/for/6927d8#

FROM SOUNDCLOUD: KMFDM "KUNST": 




Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

THE FACELESS: POST VIDEO TRAILER FOR "Deconsecrate"

California, U.S.A technical death metal warriors THE FACELESS have posted a new video trailer for the track "Deconsecrate" from the bands latest release "Autotheism" unleashed 8/14/2012 on SUMERIAN RECORDS.





THE FACELESS: AUTOTHEISM: TRACKLISTING:
01 – “Autotheist Movement I: Create“
02 – “Autotheist Movement II: Emancipate“
03 – “Autotheist Movement III: Deconsecrate“
04 – “Accelerated Evolution“
05 – “The Eidolon Reality“
06 – “Ten Billion Years“
07 – “Hail Science“
08 – “Hymn Of Sanity“
09 – “In Solitude“

FROM THE FACELESS:

Here is a taste of our first music video ever!!!

We're proud to officially announce The Deconsecrate The Nation Tour headlining tour! Joining us will be our friends Revocation andThe|HAARP|Machine (for the first time in the US)! Tickets are on sale now and more dates will be announced soon!

11/29 - Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont

11/30 - Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose

12/01 - LaPorte, IN @ Game Emporium

12/02 - Toledo, OH @ Frankies

12/03 - St. Catharines, ON @ Barracuda Pretty

12/04 - Windsor, ON @ KOC

12/05 - London, ON @ Rum Runners

12/06 - Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon

12/07 - Springfield, VA @ Empire

12/09 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Ironworks

12/11 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Chameleon

12/12 - Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog

12/14 - Tucson, AZ @ The Rock

VIDEO BELOW: THE FACELESS: "DECONSECRATE" TRAILER:
Director: Ramon Boutviseth

The new album from The Faceless - Autotheism - available now! 


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2013 8/8-11 2013-CATTON PARK, DERBYSHIRE, UK CONFIRM: KATAKYLSM, EX DEO, AVANTASIA and WHITECHAPEL

Promoters for the 2013 edition of BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR, set to take place 8/8-11 2013-CATTON PARK, DERBYSHIRE, UK have confirmed KATAKYLSM, EX DEO, AVANTASIA and WHITECHAPEL. BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2013 promoters have also confirmed LAMB OF GOD and KING DIAMOND, plus DEVILDRIVER, MUNICIPAL WASTE, AMORPHIS, DARK FUNERAL, ANTHRAX, ACCEPT, FIREWIND,  FOZZY and many other extreme metal acts.




FROM BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR 2013 PROMOTERS:
 AVANTASIA Confirmed as Saturday SPECIAL GUESTS and a Debut and ONLY UK show ! KATAKYLSM, EX DEO and WHITECHAPEL added to the Ronnie James Dio stage.......\M/............

Here at Bloodstock HQ we are excited to announce four more additions to the 2013 bill!

Power metal supergroup, AVANTASIA step into Sunday’s ‘special guest’ slot. Spearheaded by EdGuy frontman, Tobias Sammet, AVANTASIA was originally intended as a one-off side project, but has since turned into an ongoing musical love affair. A new “rock/metal opera” album is in the works, set for a late Spring 2013 release, and the Bloodstock set is one of only a few handpicked European festival appearances for the group next year. Tobias enthuses, "I know I once said we weren't gonna do it again, but then I don‘t see a reason to let this die. I wanna put on the biggest thing you have ever seen, I wanna bring more vocalists, play longer shows, and just make it a giant Rock Opera.....I am so looking forward to it. The stage designer has just showed me his stage & light design, and it looks absolutely killer. 2013 will be a major year for Avantasia, and people don't have a clue how big things are actually going to be! I am very excited - the album will be amazingly epic, and the tour will be too!" Recording for the new album is already underway and while guest musicians are still being revealed, ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick recently confirmed his involvement. Learn more in this studio report with Tobias -



Also added to the bill are Knoxville deathcore crew, WHITECHAPEL. Their self-titled fourth album was released in June through Metal Blade, and the band spent the summer melting tarmac on the Mayhem Festival tour in the US (alongside Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead... and Bloodstock compadres, Anthrax). The album’s lead single, ‘Hate Creation’ can be checked out on the Youtube video below:



Canadian death metallers, KATAKLYSM also step on to the BOA 2013 stage. "We played Bloodstock years ago and it was a crazy good time; we didn't make it to England for our latest album, ‘Heaven’s Venom,’ so playing Bloodstock is the perfect gift to all our UK fans that have been pounding our doors to come back... the IRON WILL will be present," comments frontman, Maurizio Iacono.

Watch their most recent video for ‘Edge of the World’ on the Youtube video below:



‘Heaven’s Venom’, their tenth album, was released by Nuclear Blast in 2010.

Not content just playing Bloodstock with KATAKLYSM, Maurizio Iacono also brings his Roman-themed supergroup, EX DEO to the festival. The band features members of Martyr, Blackguard, and his other Kataklysm cohorts. The band’s second album, ‘Caligvla’, released by Napalm Records on 31st August 2012 - the 2000th birthday of Emperor Caligula - featured guest appearances from members of Tristania, Graveworm, All Shall Perish, and Septic Flesh. The video for ‘I, Caligvla’ featuring Maurizio's girlfriend/Colombian model, Suzzy and can be seen on the Youtube video below:



These latest additions rack up with headliners LAMB OF GOD and KING DIAMOND, plus DEVILDRIVER, MUNICIPAL WASTE, AMORPHIS, DARK FUNERAL, ANTHRAX, ACCEPT, FIREWIND, and FOZZY. A third, Sunday night headliner and many more bands are still to be revealed!

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-