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Tombs signs worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records

Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of Brooklyn-based experimental metal outfit Tombs! Blending bleak, post-punk minimalism with the ferocious attack of sludge and traditional black metal, Tombs has established themselves as an act that’s as committed to consistency as it is to growth, developing smoothly (but never predictably) over the course of their career, and earning a multitude of accolades along the way (including “album of the year” from Decibel Magazine for 2011’s Path Of Totality!). In addition to their acclaimed releases, Tombs has also become revered for their captivating live shows, touring extensively with an array of artists such as Eyehategod, Pelican, Isis, Wolves In The Throne Room, The Secret, Ulcerate, and 1349, plus appearing at renowned festivals: Roskilde Festival in Denmark, Roadburn in The Netherlands, and Psycho California and Maryland Deathfest in the USA. Now, having joined Metal Blade’s roster, the quintet is poised to continue the momentum that’s been building since their formation in 2007.

Mike Hill (guitar/vocals) comments: “Metal Blade is a legendary label that has put out legendary records by legendary bands. It’s an honor to be part of the organization.”

Tombs will begin writing their fourth full-length and Metal Blade Records debut after their USA headlining tour this fall. Kicking off November 7th, the trek also features Wolvhammer as support. See below for all upcoming dates!

Tombs tour dates
w/ Wolvhammer
Nov. 7 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
Nov. 8 – Atlanta, GA – The Earl
Nov. 9 – New Orleans, LA – Siberia
Nov. 10 – Houston, TX – Rudyards
Nov. 11 – Austin, TX – Barracuda
Nov. 12 – Dallas, TX – Three Links
Nov. 13 – San Antonio, TX – Korova – downstairs
Nov. 15 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
Nov. 16 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock
Nov. 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Complex
Nov. 18 – San Diego, CA – The Merrow
Nov. 20 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
Nov. 22 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Bar – SLC
Nov. 25 – Indianapolis, IN – Kumas Corner
Nov. 26 – Dayton, OH – Rockstar Pro Arena

Tombs will be touring in support of their recently released All Empires Fall EP – a crushingly heavy record that confirms the band as one of the leaders of American – and international – black metal.

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Whitechapel launches new video for “Elitist Ones”

Whitechapel launches new video for “Elitist Ones”

Releases new album, ‘Mark of the Blade’, today worldwide; kicks off Warped Tour dates

Whitechapel has unleashed their sixth full-length, Mark of the Blade, today worldwide via Metal Blade Records! To purchase the record in various formats, please visit:metalblade.com/whitechapel

In conjunction with Mark of the Blade‘s release, Whitechapel has launched a new video for the album track “Elitist Ones”. Directed and produced by Jim Foster (red13media.com), “Elitist Ones”

Jim Foster comments: “As fans of Whitechapel, my entire team and I were stoked when Mike Faley (Metal Blade Records) asked me to write a treatment and direct for the band. As a director, my job is always easier when the band is rippin’…and holy shit are these guys RIPPIN’!”

Today also marks the beginning of the annual Warped Tour, which sees Whitechapel join the likes of Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine, Every Time I Die, Motionless In White, and many more for an extensive summer trek. See below for all dates!

Whitechapel Warped Tour dates
June 24 – Dallas, TX – Gexa Energy Pavilion
June 25 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center
June 26 – Houston, TX – NRG Park Main Street Lot
June 27 – New Orleans, LA – Port of New Orleans (Mardi Gras World)
June 29 – Nashville, TN – The Fairgrounds Nashville
June 30 – Atlanta, GA – Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood
July 1 – St. Petersburg, FL – Vinoy Park
July 2 – Orlando, FL – Tinker Field
July 3 – West Palm Beach, FL – Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre
July 5 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion Charlotte
July 6 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheatre
July 7 – Syracuse, NY – Lakeview Amphitheater
July 8 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion
July 9 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon at Jones Beach Amphitheatre
July 10 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
July 11 – Scranton, PA – The Pavilion at Montage Mountain
July 13 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
July 14 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake PAC
July 15 – Pittsburgh, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
July 16 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion
July 17 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
July 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Klipsch Music Center
July 20 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center
July 21 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
July 22 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills
July 23 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 24 – Shakopee, MN – Canterbury Park
July 26 – Milwaukee, WI – Marcus Amphitheatre
July 27 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
July 28 – Bonners Spring, KS – Providence Medical Center Amphitheater
July 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah State Fairpark
July 31 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center Arena Lot
Aug. 1 – Albuquerque, NM – Balloon Fiesta Park
Aug. 2 – Phoenix, AZ – Salt River Fields
Aug. 5 – San Diego, CA – Qualcomm Stadium Lot
Aug. 6 – San Francisco, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Aug. 7 – Pomona, CA – Pomona Fairplex
Aug. 9 – Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Aug. 11 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Aug. 12 – Auburn, WA – White River
Aug. 13 – Portland, OR – Portland Expo Center

New Abnormaility Full Album Stream

Formed in 2005, Abnormality drew its members from the ranks of units such as Teratism, Forced Asphyxiation, Goratory and Sexcrement, and they have worked patiently and persistently to build up a grassroots following, maintaining their integrity while steadily expanding beyond their local scene.

Massachusetts-based extreme metal outfit Abnormality will be releasing their upcoming sophomore full-length, Mechanisms of Omniscience, on April 29th worldwide via Metal Blade Records! Marrying the ceaseless brutality coming out of New York and New England to the hyper-blasting intensity endemic to Quebecois death metal, Mechanisms of Omniscience is as unrelenting as it is passionate, and the album tackles real world issues with intelligence and raw emotion.

Formed in 2005, Abnormality drew its members from the ranks of units such as Teratism, Forced Asphyxiation, Goratory and Sexcrement, and they have worked patiently and persistently to build up a grassroots following, maintaining their integrity while steadily expanding beyond their local scene. In 2010, they dropped their debut EP, The Collective Calm In Mortal Oblivion, which immediately drew attention in the underground, followed by the crushing and critically acclaimed full-length, Contaminating The Hive Mind (2012), cementing their status as one of the heaviest and most dynamic bands in the genre. Now, with their upcoming sophomore effort,Mechanisms of Omniscience – produced once again by Peter Rutcho, and featuring artwork by vocalist Mallika Sundaramurthy – the quintet have never been more serious about getting their message out there, as well as ensuring legions of the moshing masses incur whiplash. See below for the official track-listing!

Mechanisms of Omniscience track-listing
1. Swarm
2. Synthetic Pathogenesis
3. Mechanisms of Omniscience
4. Catalyst of Metamorphosis
5. Vigilant Ignorance
6. Irreversible
7. Hopeless Masses
8. Assimilation
9. Cymatic Hallucinations
10. Consuming Infinity

Abnormality line-up:
Mallika Sundaramurthy – vocals
Jay Blaisdell – drums
Josh Staples – bass
Sam Kirsch – guitars
Jeremy Henry – guitars

Behemoth “Ben Sahar” Music Video Released

The video is a sprawling sensory experience, complete with ambitious production and design that’s become standard fair for the Polish band’s videos. Watch the video now:

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Behemoth have unveiled their fourth music video from »The Satanist« in the form of ‘Ben Sahar’. The video is a sprawling sensory experience, complete with ambitious production and design that’s become standard fair for the Polish band’s videos. Watch the video now:

‘Ben Sahar’ was directed by Sturla Viðar, Dariusz Szermanowicz, Adam ‘Nergal’ Darski, with DOP Ólafur Kiljan, props and costume designs by Sharon Ehman / Toxic Vision, and VFX by Ólafur Kiljan.

BEHEMOTH has also announced their return to North America this spring with a special tour, featuring MYRKUR as support. With plans to play their latest »The Satanist«, in its entirety, this is one BEHEMOTH show not to be missed! A limited number of premium ticketing packages that include a commemorative laminate, meet and greet with the band, 18″ x 24″ poster set (3 posters), 42″ x 42″ wall flag, and general admission ticket are available now at showstubs.com/behemoth. Only 50 fans per show can purchase the package, so reserve yours now!

BEHEMOTH tour dates
w/ MYRKUR
21.04.2016 US Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of the Living Arts
22.04.2016 US New York, NY – Webster Hall
23.04.2016 US Boston, MA – Royale
25.04.2016 CA Montreal, QC – Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre
26.04.2016 CA Toronto, ON – The Phoenix Concert Theater
27.04.2016 US Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
29.04.2016 US Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
30.04.2016 US Minneapolis, MN – Mill City Nights
01.05.2016 US Lawrence, KS – The Granada Theater
03.05.2016 US Denver, CO – The Gothic Theatre
04.05.2016 US Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
06.05.2016 US San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
07.05.2016 US Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory

Declared “simply the best BEHEMOTH record ever” (Decibel Magazine), »The Satanist« was released in 2014 to critical acclaim, and a debut at #34 on the Billboard Top 200 charts.

And from the other news, BEHEMOTH will commence touring Europe later this year. The second part of the Europa Blasphemia Tour will kick off on October 20 in Cologne, Germany and will feature MGŁA
and SECRETS OF THE MOON as support acts.

BEHEMOTH
+ MGŁA
+ SECRETS OF THE MOON
20.10.2016 D Köln Essigfabrik
21.10.2016 LU Esch-Alzette Rockhal
22.10.2016 F Rennes L´Etage
23.10.2016 F Toulouse Le Bikini
25.10.2016 PT Lisbon Paradise Garage
26.10.2016 E Madrid La Riviera
27.10.2016 E Barcelona Razzmatazz 1
28.10.2016 F Lyon Transbordeur
29.10.2016 CH Luzern Schüür
30.10.2016 F Strasbourg La Laiterie

The Great Discord premieres drum play-through for “L’homme Mauvais”

Transcending genre labels and lazy classification, The Great Discord is a musical enigma. Their layered, textured music is inspired by the likes of Genesis, King Crimson, Meshuggah and The Dillinger Escape Plan – but at the same time, individually they look up to an array of musicians beyond the confines of progressive music.

great dischord

Having released two critically acclaimed albums this year (debut full-length, Duende, and EP,Echoes), Sweden’s The Great Discord is now launching a drum play-through for the track “L’homme Mauvais“, taken from Duende. To watch Aksel Holmgren’s performance of this progressive, technical masterpiece.

Transcending genre labels and lazy classification, The Great Discord is a musical enigma. Their layered, textured music is inspired by the likes of Genesis, King Crimson, Meshuggah and The Dillinger Escape Plan – but at the same time, individually they look up to an array of musicians beyond the confines of progressive music. Described as “djent, thrash, doom, prog and black metal all rolled into one” (SkullsNBones.com), the quintet have left both media and fans awestruck at the talent and originality found on their two releases: Duende and Echoes.Duende, being The Great Discord’s debut full-length, captivated listeners, with media boldly proclaiming it as a new “standard for progressive metal” (DeadRhetoric.com); the recently released Echoes EP expanded on their sound even further, with the band putting their spin on classics by The Mars Volta and The Deftones.

Act Of Defiance Winter Tour Includes Stops In Sacramento, Fresno and More

With a hefty resumé that chronicles time spent riffing and shredding in Jag Panzer, Nevermore, and a seven-year stint in Megadeth, his pedigree speaks for itself. Furthermore, joined by powerhouse drummer – and fellow Megadeth alumnus – Shawn Drover, bassist Matt Bachand (Shadows Fall/Times Of Grace) and vocalist Henry Derek (Scar The Martyr) the band are a truly formidable metallic behemoth, and their debut album, Birth And The Burial, is ten tracks of armor-plated, state of the art heaviness.

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Thu-Jan-28 Fullerton, CA @ Slidebar
Fri-Jan-29 Bakersfield, CA @ The Gate
Sat-Jan-30 Fresno, CA @ Audie’s Olympic Tavern

Tue-Feb-02 Sacramento, CA @ Starlite Lounge
Thu-Feb-04 Portland, OR @ Dante’s
Fri-Feb-05 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Sat-Feb-06 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw
Mon-Feb-08 Saskatoon, SK @ Amigos
Tue-Feb-09 Regina, SK @ The Exchange
Fri-Feb-12 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
Sat-Feb-13 Lombard, IL @ Brauer House
Sun-Feb-14 Indianapolis, IN @ The Headquarters
Tue-Feb-16 Newport, KY @ Southgate House

Rivers of Nihil launch live video for “Sand Baptism”‏

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Currently on the road with Hate Eternal, Misery Index and Beyond Creation, Rivers of Nihil have launched a live video for the track “Sand Baptism”, taken from their new album, Monarchy.

Monarchy continues the seasonal concept that began with spring on Rivers of Nihil’s debut album, The Conscious Seed of Light – this time, welcoming the oppressive summer heat. The story takes place millions of years after the events in The Conscious Seed of Light. Adam Biggs, who also serves as the band’s primary lyricist, explains:“The Earth has been transformed into a vast desert wasteland, where after aeons of lifelessness, new beings begin to take shape and begin their journey as shepherds of the planet. But after a while, a class system forms from a sun-worshiping religious dictatorship, and these beings start to lose their way. Only the guidance of an ancient earthly force can help them save themselves as well the planet.”

Rivers of Nihil tour dates
w/ Hate Eternal, Misery Index and Beyond Creation:
Nov. 20 – Ft. Worth, TX – Tomcats
Nov. 21 – Austin, TX – Dirty Dog
Nov. 22 – New Orleans, LA – Siberia
Nov. 25 – Raleigh, NC – The Maywood *
Nov. 27 – Reading, PA – Reverb *
*=Rivers of Nihil only