(provided by Century Media Records) http://www.centurymedia.com/rss/news.ashx?IdCompany=2&IdArtist=175 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ The Seattle-based metal quintet, HIMSA's, ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences resulted in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that was welcome, refreshing and undeniable. Over the course of a decade the group delivered three critically acclaimed albums, toured the world relentlessly and sacrificed everything they had in order to ensure the band's survival. Derek Harn (bass) further comments: "After 10+ years, four releases, countless tours and almost incomprehensible (yet constant) upheaval, the last three years of the band have been relatively stable. Having sacrificed everything we had in order to ensure the band\\'s survival it\\'s time to let it go. We made a great CD (Summon in Thunder/Century Media); reportedly, our best. We\\'ve got a great label. We\\'re getting along, we\\'ve toured and we're fine. It\\'s all good. We\\'re leaving it at that. "A relatively unremarkable closing to HIMSA\\'s gi-normously dramatic career, there appears to be no acrimony or unpleasantness, simply the end of a blistering, phenomenal, tumultuous era of the metal that HIMSA permeated into the modern musical landscape. References have been made to the band\\'s evolving difficulties with the relentless touring schedules that have been the hallmark of Himsa\\'s career. If we can\\'t tour, and our reality is we can\\'t tour as we have in the past, then it\\'s not Himsa. Better to hang it up than fade away." And, hang it up HIMSA will, honoring their legacy with their final performance within the gritty metal confines of El Corazon on August 16, the club they\\'ve all called home, for better and for worse, for many years. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7972&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT HIMSA wraps up a highly successful North America tour alongside Amon Amarth and Sonic Syndicate this week, which also marks their first stateside trek in support of their devastating new offering, Summon In Thunder. The eye-popping third episode of HIMSA TV, shot by King of Hearts Productions, is also now online which documents some crazy backstage antics, highlights from various shows and gives a look into how the band spend their days off. Click the link below to check it out. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHKeAyVDrNY](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHKeAyVDrNY) Look for the band on tour throughout North America once again in the spring of 2008. See [http://www.myspace.com/himsa](http://www.myspace.com/himsa) for all tourdates and current news. Johnny Pettibone (vocals) recently checked in to describe his thoughts on the holiday season: �?oMy girlfriend and I are spending time with both our families in Seattle and North Bend, Washington. She's baking pies in just her undies and I�?Tll be watching the fights that I missed on tour. My perfect gift would be the Prince of Darkness 24' figure from the movie Legend and a new Integrity hoodie. The worst part of the holidays is if I�?Tm away from my family or work really slows down at the club, which usually means Jan. and Feb. are rough. So I make up for that with more skating and less eating, which is rad.�?� The Seattle-based metal quintet's ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences results in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that is welcome, refreshing and undeniable. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7865&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT HIMSA are currently assaulting the masses across North America on tour alongside Amon Amarth and Sonic Syndicate in support of their devastating new offering, Summon In Thunder, which is already being hailed by critics and fans as the band�?Ts career defining opus. See the tour section or visit [http://www.myspace.com/himsa](http://www.myspace.com/himsa) for their complete tour routing. Johnny Pettibone (vocals) recently checked in with the Headbangers Ball blog to play film critic as he listed ten horror movies that he enjoyed the most growing up. Click the link below to check it out. [http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2007/11/19/guest-blog-himsa-singer-john-pettibone-plays-film-critic/](http://headbangersblog.mtv.com/2007/11/19/guest-blog-himsa-singer-john-pettibone-plays-film-critic/) The second episode of HIMSA TV, shot by King of Hearts Productions, has also just been posted online. Here the viewer will get a chance to meet the group�?Ts new drummer Joe Frothingham, have a look into the band�?Ts latest photo shoot and special covers set. Click on the link below to check it out and stay tuned each week for new episodes from the road. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAbJaZYcXxY](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAbJaZYcXxY) HIMSA recently completed a very unique video for the track, �?oBig Timber,�?� with director Jared Eberhardt. This is an abstract clip that focuses on the journeys of Sasquatch and be sure to click the following link to cast your vote so it can make Headbangers Ball�?Ts best video of the year countdown. [http://www.mtv2.com/#series/10896](http://www.mtv2.com/#series/10896) The Seattle-based metal quintet's ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences results in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that is welcome, refreshing and undeniable. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7855&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT HIMSA kicks off their first North American tour in almost two years this week as they hit the road with Amon Amarth and Sonic Syndicate. The group have triumphantly returned with a devastating new offering, Summon In Thunder, which is already being hailed by critics and fans as the band�?Ts career defining opus. See the tour section or visit [http://www.myspace.com/himsa](http://www.myspace.com/himsa) for their complete tour routing. The inaugural episode of HIMSA TV, shot by King of Hearts Productions, has been posted online. In this wacky segment the guys give you a firsthand look into the insanity that took place at their record release show and present some out-takes from their �?oUnleash Carnage�?� video shoot. Click on the link below to check it out and stay tuned each week for new episodes from the road. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAbJaZYcXxY](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAbJaZYcXxY) Derek Harn (bass) checks in with the following report: �?oHey HIMSA dominion! It's been well over a year since we've done a full U.S. tour and we're all anxious to get back out on the road and rock you again. Our latest album, Summon In Thunder, has been getting great reviews and a lot of excitement from fans new and old. We'll be playing a lot of new material on these dates and we have a new powerhouse of a drummer named Joe Frothingham. He hails from the woods of Washington state and he loves to beat the hell out of his drums. �?oWe are very fortunate to be playing these dates with Amon Amarth and look forward to making friends with them and Sonic Syndicate. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the members of Decapitated and their families. Their presence on this tour will be sadly missed. �?oWe recently played our record release show in Seattle at El Corazon.We themed it out with tennis gear like the �?~Unleash Carnage�?T video. Things got crazy, bodies and balls were flying constantly. Check out the webisode of that and the out-takes from the music video. We'll be bringing you another installment next week with more footage and craziness from the road. We look forward to seeing you headbanging in the crowds across the country. Be sure to stop by our merch table to give us some high-fives.�?� HIMSA recently completed a very unique video for the track, �?oBig Timber,�?� with director Jared Eberhardt. This is an abstract clip that focuses on the journeys of Sasquatch; you have to see it to truly believe it. Click the link below to check it out. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbO2W6Zsu4](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbO2W6Zsu4) The Seattle-based metal quintet's ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences results in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that is welcome, refreshing and undeniable. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7850&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT HIMSA recently completed a very unique video for the track, �?oBig Timber,�?� with director Jared Eberhardt. This is an abstract clip that focuses on the journeys of Sasquatch; you have to see it to truly believe it. The video is set to make its MTV2 debut on Headbangers Ball this Saturday night at 11PM EST/8PM PST. John Pettibone (vocals) recently spoke with MTV News in regards to their new album, tour and member changes. Click the link below to check it out. [http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1573340/20071101/himsa.jhtml](http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1573340/20071101/himsa.jhtml) HIMSA are currently preparing to hit the road with Amon Amarth and Sonic Syndicate, which also marks their first North American tour in three years. The group have triumphantly returned with a devastating new offering, Summon In Thunder, which is already being hailed by critics and fans as the band�?Ts career defining opus. See the tour section or visit [http://www.myspace.com/himsa](http://www.myspace.com/himsa) for their complete tour routing. The Seattle-based metal quintet's ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences results in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that is welcome, refreshing and undeniable. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet. In 2007, HIMSA are destined to leave a definitive mark on the genre. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7844&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT HIMSA have triumphantly returned with a devastating new offering, Summon In Thunder, which is already being hailed by critics and fans as the band�?Ts career defining opus. The much anticipated release is now available and the group just completed a month-long European tour alongside As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour and Maroon. Look for them to make their return to the U.S. in early November as part of a major package alongside Amon Amarth, Decapitated and Sonic Syndicate. See the tour section or visit [www.myspace.com/himsa](www.myspace.com/himsa) for the complete tour routing. HIMSA wrapped up a new video for the track, �?~Big Timber,�?� with director Jared Eberhardt. This is an abstract clip that focuses on the journeys of Sasquatch; you have to see it to truly believe it. Click on the link below to check it out. [http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=19021469](http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=19021469) Derek Harn (bass) states: �?oWe just returned home from a great tour with our friends As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour and new brothers Maroon in the UK and Europe. The crowds were sick and the energy was vicious. Seeing old friends and making new ones set a great tone for our return in the near future. Thank you to all who came out to support all the bands and we will shred all of you U.S. maniacs soon!�?� A new E-Card chocked full of captivating material is also now available. The E-Card includes an exclusive video clip of the band unleashing carnage on the tennis courts and a photo gallery. Click on the link below to check it out. [http://www.centurymedia.com/Splash/himsa/summoninthunder/](http://www.centurymedia.com/Splash/himsa/summoninthunder/) The Seattle-based metal quintet's ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences results in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that is welcome, refreshing and undeniable. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet. In 2007, HIMSA are destined to leave a definitive mark on the genre. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7810&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT As the hype surrounding the release of HIMSA�?Ts career defining opus, Summon In Thunder, continues to build leading up to its Sept. 18th release, the group unveils a new E-Card chocked full of captivating material. The E-Card includes an exclusive video clip of the band unleashing carnage on the tennis courts, a photo gallery, an MP3 of the track �?oBig Timber" and an exclusive pre-order package through merchnow.com. Click on the link below to check it out. [http://www.centurymedia.com/Splash/himsa/summoninthunder/](http://www.centurymedia.com/Splash/himsa/summoninthunder/) Like a voracious hellion, the mighty HIMSA have returned to annihilate the masses with their scathing new metal assault, Summon In Thunder. They kick off their worldwide touring campaign overseas this Sept. on a month-long European tour alongside As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour and Maroon. Look for them to make their triumphant return to the U.S. in Oct. as part of a major package alongside Amon Amarth, Decapitated and Sonic Syndicate. Go to [www.myspace.com/himsa](www.myspace.com/himsa) for the complete tour routing. Johnny Pettibone states: "Summon in Thunder - History has repeated itself in nature's vicious circle, giving a warning to the deterioration and collapse of humanity around us all. The heaviness of inspiration and failure, the strive to succeed and the pain of defeat. A call of cleansing for man's evils throughout the ages be it political, environmental, religious, or individual mental being. We all are guilty in the journey of survival." Summon In Thunder will also include such extras as a video for the track "Unleash Carnage," a 15-minute making-of-the-album documentary, photo gallery and a bonus disc featuring tracks from an array of Century Media's most promising new artists. The Seattle-based metal quintet's ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences results in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that is welcome, refreshing and undeniable. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet. In 2007, HIMSA are destined to leave a definitive mark on the genre. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7785&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Like a voracious hellion, the mighty HIMSA have returned to annihilate the masses with their scathing new metal assault, Summon In Thunder, which is set for a Sept. 18th release. The scathing new track, "Big Timber," can now be streamed on the band's official MySpace page [www.myspace.com/himsa](www.myspace.com/himsa). The group will also head overseas this September for a month-long European tour alongside As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour and Maroon. A U.S. fall tour announcement will also be made in the coming weeks. Johnny Pettibone states; "Summon in Thunder - History has repeated itself in nature's vicious circle, giving a warning to the deterioration and collapse of humanity around us all. The heaviness of inspiration and failure, the strive to succeed and the pain of defeat. A call of cleansing for man's evils throughout the ages be it political, environmental, religious, or individual mental being. We all are guilty in the journey of survival." Summon In Thunder will also include such exclusive extras as a video for the track "Unleash Carnage," a 15-minute making-of-the-album documentary, photo gallery and a bonus disc featuring tracks from an array of Century Media's most promising new artists. The Seattle-based metal quintet's ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences results in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that is welcome, refreshing and undeniable. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet. In 2007, HIMSA are destined to leave a definitive mark on the genre. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7759&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Like a voracious hellion, the mighty HIMSA have returned to annihilate the masses with their scathing new metal assault, Summon In Thunder, which is set for a Sept. 18th release. Steve Carter (who produced HIMSA's second album Courting Tragedy and Disaster) produced the music while Devin Townsend (Lamb of God, Darkest Hour) produced vocals and the renowned Tue Madsen (The Haunted) brought it all together, nailing the mixing and mastering duties. The disc�?Ts eye-popping cover art was handled by the renowned Paul Romano (Mastodon, The Red Chord). Click the link below to check it out. [http://www.centurymedia.com/us/images/artists/himsa/Himsa_Summon_Cover.jpg](http://www.centurymedia.com/us/images/artists/himsa/Himsa_Summon_Cover.jpg) Derek Harn (bass) states: �?oThe ever-masterful Paul Romano (Mastodon, The Red Chord) created all the art and design for this album's packaging. He researched what ancient cultures believed created thunder in the heavens and worked closely with Pettibone's lyrics to create the imagery of mythological creatures and the power of nature's dark wrath. It's amazing art.�?? Summon In Thunder will also include such exclusive extras as a video for the track "Unleash Carnage," a 15-minute making-of-the-album documentary, photo gallery and a bonus disc featuring tracks from an array of Century Media's most promising new artists. The Seattle-based metal quintet's ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences results in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that is welcome, refreshing and undeniable. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet. In 2007, HIMSA are destined to leave a definitive mark on the genre. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7756&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Like a voracious hellion, the mighty HIMSA have returned to annihilate the masses with their scathing new metal assault, Summon In Thunder, which is set for a Sept. 18th release. Steve Carter (who produced HIMSA's second album Courting Tragedy and Disaster) produced the music while Devin Townsend (Lamb of God, Darkest Hour) produced vocals and the renowned Tue Madsen (The Haunted) brought it all together, nailing the mixing and mastering duties. The disc will also include such exclusive extras as a video for the track "Unleash Carnage," a 15-minute making-of-the-album documentary, photo gallery and a bonus disc featuring tracks from an array of Century Media's most promising new artists. Derek Harn (bass) states: "Summon In Thunder was paid for in blood, sweat and fury. Over 5 weeks straight of 20-hour days, and metal masters from three countries worked tirelessly under tight deadlines to create this monster. It was pure -- but ultimately rewarding -- anguish. In the end, it all paid off, and the intensity of the recording process carries through the album like a horde of stampeding wildebeests. "During our endless hours in the studio, we had a great idea for a video that we couldn't pass up and decided to make this our first enhanced CD. The video is for our shortest, thrashiest song, 'Unleash Carnage,' and is truly one of the grossest, most ridiculous displays in all of metaldom. Also on the CD, we included video footage on the making of the album, sort of a diary of how the process was working out at the time. To top it off, we put lots of pretty pictures of us in a photo gallery, so all the girls can make posters of us and hang them on their bedroom walls. "Speaking of pretty pictures, the ever-masterful Paul Romano (Mastodon, The Red Chord) created all the art and design for this album's packaging. He researched what ancient cultures believed created thunder in the heavens and worked closely with Pettibone's lyrics to create the imagery of mythological creatures and the power of nature's dark wrath. It's amazing art. "We are incredibly proud of this album and feel it's a pure representation of who we are as individuals and as a band. We are anxious to get back out on the road and see all our friends across the globe." The Seattle-based metal quintet's ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences results in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that is welcome, refreshing and undeniable. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet. In 2007, HIMSA are destined to leave a definitive mark on the genre. http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=7744&IdCompany=2 Century Media Records Century Media Records Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT