Sunday, March 31, 2013

MORTAL DECAY: ANNOUNCE TITLE OF NEW RELEASE " THE BLUEPRINTS FOR BLOOD SPATTER"








Philadelphia/New Jersey, USA death metal veterans MORTAL DECAY have announced the title of the bands anticipated new release  "THE BLUEPRINTS FOR BLOOD SPATTER", due to be unleashed summer 2013 via COMATOSE MUSIC.
More details TBA.


FROM MORTAL DECAY:
OK SICKOS!!!! HERE IT IS... 

We've decided to call the new album... 

"THE BLUEPRINTS FOR BLOOD SPATTER!!!" 

It will have 9 songs consisting of our best material to date!! Featuring cover art by none other than Mike Hrubovcak of Visual Darkness!! We're sure many of you have seen what this guy can do!!!! As soon as we have something to post we will do so!! We can't wait to show everyone what he has in store!!!

Also being posted in the next week or so will be the cover for the re-issue of A Gathering of Human Artifacts, done our brother Mike Majewski!!!

We'll be announcing the vocalist who will be joining us for this studio outing next week, so STAY TUNED!!!

Here it is!!! The official announcement of our recent signing with Comatose Music!!!

Comatose Music is very pleased to announce to signing of MORTAL DECAY! For over twenty years this South Jersey powerhouse has astonished the death metal community with their very unique style of technical and innovative composition that sets them apart from all others. Brace yourself for a punishing release full of substance and without limits, exploring beyond the standards to create an opus of mass destruction.

Here is what Mortal Decay says about the new album, “In believing that this is our most solid material to date, and that we are individually at our best, it can be summed as a definitive collection of songs. Ranging through every era of the band, and including newer experiments, our collective energy and creativity was reborn and still exploding at a level beyond what we could have imagined. True Mortal Decay fans will get a taste of all levels of our musical direction at its finest.”

Recording is scheduled to begin in April and the release date will be set this Summer. In addition to the new release, Comatose Music will also re-issue the highly sought after ‘A Gathering of Human Artifacts’ CD and it will be available this Spring!

Guitarist Joe Gordon adds “We are extremely excited to be working with Steve and Comatose Music on these releases. The label is definitely on the upswing, and we’re very happy to be a part of this amazing roster of bands!”

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

KEEP OF KALESSIN: Comments about Thebon saying Keep Of Kalessin are backstabbers!

Norwegian extreme metal warriors KEEP OF KALESSIN have sent this statement on the bands side of the story regarding issues with (former) vocalist THEBON.






KEEP OF KALESSIN unleashed "Reptilian" 5/10/2010 on INDIE RECORDINGS.

FROM KEEP OF KALESSIN:

Keep Of Kalessin is back and we’re really excited to see the great response that our new video “Introspection” is getting!

However, for us there is a situation that really is a damper on the the excitement and celebration about putting a new video out there, and that of course it is the situation about our former singer Thebon and how this news was broken to the media and fans.

So we will try to explain the situation from the band’s point of view.

Of course we knew that he was not missing in the african jungle like the pressrelease says. It was simply a figure of speach to say that noone actually knew what the hell was going on.

During the summer of 2012 we got an offer to tour with Dark Tranquility in November/December 2012 and everyone except Thebon wanted to do this tour. He had plans to go to South Africa with his girlfriend and since we earlier had agreed that the band didn't need to be main priority in 2012, the band respected his decision.

However, it was a decent offer from DT and everyone else wanted to do the tour so the band, including Thebon, decided that I should step up and see if I could manage both the vocals and the guitars so we didn’t have to miss the tour. Everyone was happy.

I started rehearsing and it turned out to be a pretty good solution to our problem, however just a few days before the tour everything was cancelled from DT’s side.

We had discussed the possible release of a new EP called “Introspection” before the tour, but all these plans were put on hold now that the tour was cancelled.

The tour cancellation gave us more time to focus on the production of the new album and we recorded bass, guitars, drums and keyboards for the EP.
Vyl then sent out a message to everyone in the band asking for a band meeting to start getting the wheels in motion and discuss the production of the new album as well as the future of the band. To this message we recieved no answer from Thebon and he didn’t show up to the meeting.

We knew that Thebon was later going to South Africa with his girlfriend and that vocals for the album probably would be postponed for a few months.

During these months I started testing vocals on the track Introspection to lay down the lyrics and melodies and found that they sounded really good so me and Wizziac showed it to Vyl.

We had noticed a decline in Thebon’s enthusiasm and contribution to  the band so we weren’t sure if he even wanted to continue with us on the next album.

It was at this point that we started to discuss the possibility of me taking over the vocals. All our fans know that I have been the driving force of the band for all these years and we felt it wouldn’t be a bad thing to relate to me as a frontman as I’m doing most of the interviews and promotion anyway.

Since we heard nothing from him we started moving forward without him and finishing the Introspection EP with my vocals on the new single. And we also recorded a video for it.

We had a couple of more meetings where I asked every time if this was the way to go, but it always came down to the fact that vocals were pretty good and it seemed like Thebon wanted out anyway....which he actually confirms in his own statement after he got “kicked”.

We held off breaking any kind of news about this, simply because we wanted to talk to him first. And I still wasn’t even sure if I wanted to do this.

Now, it was more than 4 months since we last heard from him and I started to wonder if he at all cared what happened to the band. He knew we were producing a new album during these months, he knew he had recieved a message from Vyl, months prior, to a band meeting without him answering. Why didn’t he even send a message to hear what was going on?

We held back release and I waited to hear from him when he was back home, but suddenly I heard from friends that he had been home for quite some time and even started a new job here without contacting anyone in the band! I then sent him a message saying “Hey, we have sent you several messages on your cellphone? Do you still have that number? Are you home? Can we have a meeting this week?” Facebook shows that he saw this message within one minute from me sending it, but there was no reply.

In this meeting I wanted to discuss if he even wanted to continue. I still wasn’t sure if this was the right way to go and I wanted him to have a say in it as well. The video wasn’t even finished at this point. And if he wanted out, we could have discussed on the best way to break it to our fans and even let him come out on top. But since there was no answer noone knew what the hell was going on and we simply had to move and accept our label’s plan for release of the new single during Inferno Fest. We were already running way too late with release of new material.

So, he kinda made the decision for us by not responding for almost 5 months because you simply don’t disappear from your duties in a band for such a long time and not responding to hails.

I wish we could have broken the news in a much better way and I think we could have handled this better and I especially regret the fact that our deepest thanks for the years we had together and our best wishes for his future didn’t make it into the first pressrelease!

But what were we supposed to do? He was the one travelling so he was the one who should have contacted us when he got home. At least we made an effort. He made none! We waited as long as possible and held back a release for months because we wanted to talk to him first!!

He even wrote in his statement that he was considering quitting the band. So why is he now blaming the band for being backstabbers?

Either way, we want both parties to focus on the future from now on so we hope he is ok and we wish him all the best for the future. You are an amazing singer and we all still consider you a close friend.


best,
Obsidian C. and Keep Of Kalessin

Now......we move forward!!


Facebook log shows the message "Hey, we have sent you several messages on your cellphone. Do you still have that number? Are you home? Can we have a meeting this week?"

KEEP OF KALESSIN RELEASE NEW VIDEO “INTROSPECTION”. Follow the link to read the full newsletter from Indie Recordings.


VIDEO BELOW: KEEP OF KALESSIN: "INTROSPECTION" (COURTESY OF KEEP OF KALESSIN): 


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SODOM: UNLEASH "EPITOME OF TORTURE" TRAILER, VIDEO FOR "Stigmatized" ON THE WAY

German thrash legends SODOM have unleashed the trailer for the bands anticipated new release "EPITOME OF TORTURE", due to be unleashed on 29 April 2013 Germany: 26 April 2013, US: 7 May 2013 via SPV RECORDS.

SODOM have just filmed a video for the track "Stigmatized" as the video will be unleashed soon.


FROM SODOM:
Sadistic Outrageous Disgusting Obscene Murderous

A video clip for the new song "Stigmatized" in support of Epitome Of Torture together with director Ronald Matthes and the ROAX Team (Sodom: Lords of Depravity Vol 1+2, Volbeat, The BossHoss, W:O:A – to name but a few), was shot over the last weekend in Berlin. “Sodom haven’t had an official video clip for some time, so it’s about time we did one,” Tom Angelripper confesses. “That’s why the mini film will be uncompromising, a shocking clip which our fans can look forward to!”

The new album will be available worldwide through SPV/Steamhammer in four different formats: as a limited-edition DigiPak including two bonus tracks and a poster, in a regular jewel case, as a double gatefold colored vinyl with three bonus tracks and for download. The cover artwork featuring Sodom‘s popular “Knarrenheinz” logo was developed by graphic designer Meran Karanitant, who has caused a stir with his work for Six Feet Under, Hatebreed and Dimmu Borgir, among others.

Release Dates are: Germany April 26th, Europe April 29th and US/Canada May 7th!


SODOM: "EPITOME OF TORTURE" TRACKLISTING:


Tracklisting:

Limited Edition Digipak:

1. My Final Bullet 04:40
2. S.O.D.O.M. 03:46
3. Epitome Of Torture 03:31
4. Stigmatized 02:56
5. Cannibal 04:19
6. Shoot Today – Kill Tomorrow 04:01
7. Invocating The Demons 04:25
8. Katjuscha 03:43
9. Into The Skies Of War 03:51
10. Tracing The Victim 04:46
11. Waterboarding 05:06 (bonus track)
12. Splitting The Atom 04:28 (bonus track)

Jewel Case:

1. My Final Bullet 04:40
2. S.O.D.O.M. 03:46
3. Epitome Of Torture 03:31
4. Stigmatized 02:56
5. Cannibal 04:19
6. Shoot Today – Kill Tomorrow 04:01
7. Invocating The Demons 04:25
8. Katjuscha 03:43
9. Into The Skies Of War 03:51
10. Tracing The Victim 04:46

2LP (coloured vinyl):

LP 1

Side 1
1. My Final Bullet 04:40
2. S.O.D.O.M. 03:46
3. Epitome Of Torture 03:31

Side 2
1. Stigmatized 02:56
2. Cannibal 04:19
3. Shoot Today – Kill Tomorrow 04:01

LP 2

Side 1
1. Invocating The Demons 04:25
2. Katjuscha 03:43
3. Into The Skies Of War 03:51

Side 2
1. Tracing The Victim 04:46
2. Waterboarding 05:06 (bonus track)
3. Splitting The Atom 04:28 (bonus track)
4. Ace Of Spades 02:36 (bonus track)



VIDEO BELOW: "EPITOME OF TORTURE" TRAILER (COURTESY OF SPV RECORDS):


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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: UNLEASH PREVIEW FOR "ONE OF US IS THE KILLER"



                                                                                                                           U.S. metal core warriors THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN have unleashed a YOU TUBE sampler promoting the bands anticipated release "One of Us Is the Killer", due to be unleashed 5/14/2013 on SUMERIAN RECORDS.









THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will headline the SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2013 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR, tour dates TBA soon.









FROM THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN:





What's that you say? You'd like a sample of every single song from One of Us is the Killer? HERE YOU GO:


THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN - One Of Us Is The Killer (album preview)

Sneak preview of the upcoming album One Of Us Is The Killer from The Dillinger Escape Plan! One Of Us Is The Killer, due out 05.14.13 on Sumerian Records! 


THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN 2013 INTERNATIONAL TOUR DATES:
2013 Apr 20USWorcesterThe Palladiumw/ Opeth, Katatonia...BUY TICKETS
2013 Apr 22USLancaster PAChameleon Clubw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 Apr 23USClifton Park NYUpstate Concert Hallw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 Apr 24USBuffalo NYTown Ballroomw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 Apr 25USPittsburgh PAAltar Barw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 Apr 26USPhiladelphiaUnion Transferw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 Apr 27USBrooklyn NYConverse Rubber Tracks @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
2013 Apr 28USNew Haven CTToads Placew/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 Apr 30USColumbus OHA&R Barw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 02USLos AngelesNokia Livew/ Metallica, Stone Sour...
2013 May 04USNewport KYSouthgate Housew/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 05USGrand Rapids MIThe Intersectionw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 07USIndianapolis INEmerson Theaterw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 08USChicagoReggie'sw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 09USDes Moines IAWooly'sw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 10USMadison WIHigh Noon Saloonw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 11USSt. Louis MOThe Firebirdw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 12USLawrence jKSThe Granadaw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 14USBoulder COFox Theatrew/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 16USBoise IDKnitting Factoryw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 17USReno NVKnitting Factoryw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 18USSacramento CAAce of Spadesw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 19USSan FranciscoDNA Loungew/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 20USAnaheimChain Reactionw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 22USAlbuquerque NMLaunch Padw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 23USEl Paso TXTricky Fallsw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 24USAustin TXMohawkw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 25USNew Orleans LAOne Eyed Jacksw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 26USBirmingham ALZydecow/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 28USWest Columbia SCNew Brookland Tavernw/ The Faceless, Royal Thunder
2013 May 29USCharlotte NCAmos' South Endw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 30USCarrboro NCCat's Cradlew/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 May 31USAsheville NCOrange Peelw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 01USRichmond VAKingdomw/ The Faceless, Royal ThunderBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 08USBelle Isle, Detroit, MIOrion Music Festw/ Metallica, Rise Against and moreBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 20PLJaworznoMetalfest Polandw/ Volbeat, Down and moreBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 21ATGrazSee Rock Festivalw/ Iron Maiden, Slayer and moreBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 22ITPinarella Di CerviaRock Planet
2013 Jun 23CHMontheyPont RougeBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 24CHDudingenBad BonnBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 25ATDornbirnConrad SohmBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 26DEDortmundFzw ClubBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 28FIHelsinkiTuska Open Airw/ Nightwish, King Diamond and moreBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 29DEMontabaurMair 1 Festivalw/ All That Remains, NOFX and moreBUY TICKETS
2013 Jun 30BEDesselGraspop Festivalw/ Iron Maiden, Slipknot and moreBUY TICKETS
2013 Jul 02LUEsch-Sur-AlzetteKulturfabrikBUY TICKETS
2013 Jul 03DEHannoverMusikzentrumBUY TICKETS
2013 Jul 04NLGroningenVeraBUY TICKETS
2013 Jul 05DKRoskildeRoskilde FestivalBUY TICKETS
2013 Jul 06SEGoteborgMetaltown Festivalw/ Slipknot, Korn, Motorhead and moreBUY TICKETS


VIDEO BELOW: THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: "ONE OF US IS THE KILLER" PREVIEW: 





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