Century Media Records News

Bleed From Within: : supporting Megadeth in the UK

Century Media Records — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:53:26 GMT

After supporting Testament in March and doing their own, highly successful UK headlining tour BLEED FROM WITHIN have just been confirmed as direct support for the upcoming Megadeth tour in the UK in June. The band is psyched about joining the metal legends on tour: "We are VERY proud to announce that we will be supporting Megadeth on all their UK dates from June 3rd - 6th. We are truly honoured to be on stage with one of the Big Four and we cannot wait to bring more of the new songs to these big venues. Bring it on!" BLEED FROM WITHIN supporting Megadeth 03.06.2013 (UK) Newcastle - O2 Academy Newcastle 04.06.2013 (UK) Glasgow - O2 Academy Glasgow 05.06.2013 (UK) Manchester - Manchester Academy 06.06.2013 (UK) London - O2 Academy Brixton Tickets: www.livenation.co.uk/ BLEED FROM WITHIN are touring their latest album "Uprising" that was released via Century Media Records in March. Festivals / shows: 01.06.2013 (UK) Dundee - Upload Festival 14.06.2013 (UK) Interlaken - Greenfield Festival 16.06.2013 (UK) Donington Park - Download Festival (www.downloadfestival.co.uk) 06.07.2013 (D) M�nster - Vainstream Rockfest (www.vainstream.com) 20.07.2013 (B) Dour - Dour Festival (www.dourfestival.be) 23.07.2013 (SLO) Tolmin - Metaldays 27.07.2013 (UK) Redhill, Surrey - Robin Cooks Farm, Redfest (redfest.co.uk) 10.08.2013 (UK) Oxford - O2 Academy 2 11.08.2013 (UK) Bridgend - Throwfest 24.08.2013 (AT) Kapfenberg - Overdrive Encore Festival BLEED FROM WITHIN online: www.bleedfromwithin.com www.facebook.com/bleedfromwithinband

Starkill: : "Fires Of Life" out now

Century Media Records — Thu, 16 May 2013 09:14:33 GMT

Chicagoland-based STARKILL have just unleashed their debut album "Fires Of Life" in Europe and Australia/ New Zealand. First feedback from the media reads as follows: "Diversity, a mixture of styles, speed and technical know-how [...]." (Metal Hammer DE, 6/2013) "The songwriting of the talented quartet is fascinating me with its perfection." (EMP, DE) "STARKILL is grazing on any kind of field grown on steel." (Zillo DE, 6/2013) "On their debut album, 'Fires of Life', STARKILL - Parker Jameson, Spencer Weidner, Charlie Federici, and Mike Beutsch - blend elements of death metal, melodeath, and power metal with symphonic arrangements to create a surprisingly heavy, and at times epic collection." (www.metalinjection.net) "If you enjoy your metal laced with medieval and doom themes - and who doesn't - keep an eye on STARKILL." (www.metalnewsonline.com) "This young band pulls out the big guns early, effectively mashing together the styles of prominent black, death, and power acts." (www.metalunderground.com) "...hard-charging fusion of melodic death metal and black metal." (www.nocleansinging.com) Check out various appetizers from "Fires Of Life" that is both lyrically and musically overlain in medieval fantasy-themed battles, mythology, and destruction: "Sword, Spear, Blood, Fire" "Fires Of Life" "New Infernal Rebirth" "Whispers Of Heresy" soundcloud.com Album trailer: www.youtube.com Right after "Fires Of Life" is released, STARKILL will head out on a North American tour with Hypocrisy, Krisiun, Aborted and Arsis. The band will also be playing a few headlining and supporting shows after their stint on the trek. While most of their peers were listening to and playing to the "core" US-based bands, the members of STARKILL spent their days cutting their chops to European metal - and the band makes no qualms about wearing their influences on their sleeves. Inspired by the likes of early Children Of Bodom � la the now classic "Hatebreeder" and "Follow The Reaper", in addition to Nightwish, Amon Amarth, Dimmu Borgir and Dragonforce, STARKILL aims to pay homage to these acts, while also putting their own spin on Euro-metal - and their new album, "Fires of Life", does just that. Parker Jameson: Lead guitar, vocals, keyboards and orchestral programming Spencer Weidner: Drums Charlie Federici: Guitar Mike Buetsch: Bass STARKILL online: www.facebook.com/StarkillOfficial

Watain: : announce "All That May Bleed" single release

Century Media Records — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:44:19 GMT

The first single for Watain's new album "The Wild Hunt" will be released on Summer Solstice, June 21st, 2013 (see exact worldwide release dates below). The name of the single will be "ALL THAT MAY BLEED". The band comments: "All that May Bleed shows but one facet of a quite diverse album, but we chose this song as a first glimpse into "The Wild Hunt" because of its bombastic lunacy and white-eyed malevolence which could be said to constitute a main foundation for the album. The lyric is an invitation to sacrificial blood letting, ecstatic zealotry and human sacrifice. The salt of Satan in the wounds of Christ!" Side B will be track called "Play with the Devil" originally recorded by the Black/Heavy Metal band Taiwaz in 1988, in Watain's hometown Uppsala. Gottfrid �hman from In Solitude participates on solo guitar in Watain's version. The single will be out in the following formats: *Black 7" vinyl - limited to 2,000 copies worldwide *Red 7" vinyl with sticker (only available from www.wolfwear.net) limited to 500 copies worldwide *7" Picture disc limited to 500 copies worldwide available from www.cmdistro.com and www.wolfwear.net * Digital Download Physical Release Dates: GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / FINLAND / NORWAY and worldwide through www.cmdistro.com and www.wolfwear.net: Friday, June 21, 2013. UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / POLAND: Monday, June 24, 2013. USA / SPAIN: Tuesday, June 25, 2013. SWEDEN: Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Digital Release Dates: GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / FINLAND / NORWAY / ITALY / AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, June 21, 2013. UK: Sunday, June 23, 2013. BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, June 24, 2013. USA / SPAIN: Tuesday, June 25, 2013. SWEDEN / HUNGARY: Wednesday, June 26, 2013. WATAIN online: www.templeofwatain.com

In This Moment: : Set To Film First-Ever Live DVD

Century Media Records — Tue, 14 May 2013 02:17:58 GMT

Southern California's female fronted hard rockers, IN THIS MOMENT, are gearing up to record their first ever DVD which is being shot at their upcoming tour stop on May 21st in Madison, WI at the Orpheum Theater. IN THIS MOMENT has partnered up with long time supporter, radio station WJJO, as part of their Mayday Maylay concert series. The band has a bunch of surprises in store for this show including rarely played songs from their catalog and an all-new stage show created specifically for this concert. Also performing that night are special guests Nonpoint and Gemini Syndrome. The concert is being directed by Brad Golowin who is known for his work with Miss May I and 10 Years to name a few. IN THIS MOMENT is currently out on a North American tour in support of their latest Century Records release "Blood". The album was released in August of 2012 where it debuted at #15 on the US Billboard Top 200 selling over 20,000 copies the first week. "Blood" marks the band's highest chart debut of their career. To date, the album has scanned over 150,000 units and has spawned the singles "Blood" and "Adrenalize." "Adrenalize" is currently #18 on Mediabase Active Rock charts in the USA. The video for "Adrenalize" has been viewed almost 500,000 times and can be seen at www.youtube.com. The band will be touring the US throughout May making stops at the KQRA BBQ (Springfield, MO), KQRC Rockfest (Kansas City, MO), Rock On The Range (Columbus, OH) before wrapping on May 22nd in Minneapolis, MN at Mill City Nights. Afterwards IN THIS MOMENT will head to Europe in June for select dates overseas. IN THIS MOMENT 07.-09.06.2013 (DE) N�rburgring - Rock Am Ring 07.-09.06.2013 (DE) N�rnberg - Rock Im Park 10.06.2013 (NL) Tilburg - 013 (w/ Limp Bizkit) 12.06.2013 (DE) Bochum - Matrix (w/ Coal Chamber) 14.06.2013 (UK) Donington - Download Festival 19.06.2013 (UK) Manchester - Academy 1 (w/ Danzig) 20.06.2013 (UK) Glasgow - Cathouse 23.06.2013 (UK) Bristol - Thekla 24.06.2013 (UK) London - Roundhouse (w/ Danzig) 26.06.2013 (DE) Berlin - Lido 28.06.2013 (BE) Dessel - Graspop 29.06.2013 (CZ) Spalene Porici - Basinfire Festival Just in time for their upcoming European run IN THIS MOMENT will release a relaunch of their album "Blood" that will come as a 2CD for a fan-friendly price. CD2 of "Blood (Re-Issue + Bonus)" will be out June 3rd, 2013 and has the following tracks added: Closer Blood (Sluggo Remix) Adrenalize (Mr. Kane Remix) Whore (Nikka Bling Remix) The Blood Legion (Mitch Marlow Remix) IN THIS MOMENT online: inthismomentofficial.com www.facebook.com

Orphaned Land: : debut first new song of "All Is One" & UK tour dates!

Century Media Records — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:31:06 GMT

Israel's finest export, oriental metal pioneers ORPHANED LAND, are debuting today the first tunes of their new album "All Is One", in cooperation with Metal Hammer UK. The first glimpse on the new studio album is called "Our Own Messiah" and you can listen to the song and check out the meaningful lyrics on the following link: www.metalhammer.co.uk/news "All Is One" is the bands 6th studio album and follow up to the acclaimed 2010 release "The Never Ending Way of ORWarriOR". It incorporates the typical ORPHANED LAND style with the catchiness of their Century Media Debut "Mabool" (2004) and turned out in an awesome way that was never heard before in the metal genre. "All Is One" will be available on June 24th (USA June 25TH), 2013, as Limited Deluxe Book Edition including three bonus songs and a bonus DVD, as well as Limited double Gatefold LP including the three bonus songs and in different vinyl colors. A standard Jewelcase CD format and digital download will also be available. In November ORPHANED LAND will visit the UK and Ireland for some headline dates presenting the new material! ORPHANED LAND UK dates: 11.11. Norwich - Waterfront / UK 12.11. Bilston - Robin 2 / UK 13.11. London - The Garage / UK 14.11. Manchester - Sound Control / UK 15.11. Dublin - The Pint / IRE Before playing the UK headline dates ORPHANED LAND will appear on a lot of South American and European festivals, as well as doing a full month of headline dates across Europe. ORPHANED LAND live 2013: 13.04. PPM Festival - Lotto Mons Expo / Be 29.05. Teatro Odisseia - Rio de Janeiro / Br 30.05. Hangar 110 - Sao Paulo / Br 01.06. Roca 'n' Roll festival - Varginha / Br 07.06. C.C.Niza - Lima / Per 08.06. Teatro Alianza Francesa - Medellin / Co 09.06. TBA - Bogota / Co 09.08. Brutal Assault Festival / Cze 10.08. Artmania Festival - Sibu / Ro 16.08. Summer Breeze Festival - / Ger ORPHANED LAND - All Is One Tour Europe 2013: 20.09. Colmar - Le Grillen / Fr 21.09. Lille - Le Splendid / Fr 22.09. Tongeren - Sodom Klub / Be 24.09. Aschaffenburg - Colossal / Ger 25.09. Bochum - Matrix / Ger 26.09. Hamburg - Rock N Roll Warehouse / Ger 27.09. Kobenhavn - Amager Bio Uniting The Powers Of Metal / Dk 28.09. Gera - Sachsischer Bahnof / Ger 29.09. Nuernberg - Hirsch / Ger 01.10. Praha - Exit us / Cz 02.10. Warsaw - Proxima club / Pl 03.10. Krakow - Lizard King club / Pl 04.10. Budapest - Club 202 / Hg 05.10. Vienna - Reigen Club / At 06.10. Bratislava - Randal Club / Sk 11.10. Sofia - Mix Tape 5 / Bg 12.10. Tessaloniki - Eight Ball Club / Gr 13.10. Athen - Kyttaro Live / Gr 15.10. Ankara - Jolly Joker Balans / Tk 16.10. Istanbul - Kucukciftkik Park / Tk 18.10. Belgrad - Dom Omladine / Srb 19.10. Zagreb - TBA / Ct 20.10. Maribor - Mc Pekarna Klub / Slov 23.10. Milan - Rock N Roll Arena / It 24.10. Prateln - Z7 / Ch 26.10. Lyon - o Totem Rillieux Mjc / Fr 27.10. Toulon - Le Vox / Fr 28.10. Toulouse - Connexion Live / Fr 29.10. Bilbao - Rock Star / Sp 31.10. Porto - Hard Club / Pt 01.11. Lisbon - Music Box / Pt 02.11. Madrid - Ramdall / Sp 03.11. Barcelona - Apolo 2 / Sp 04.11. Montpellier - L'antirouille / Fr 06.11. Nantes - Le Ferrailleur / Fr 07.11. Paris - Divan Du Monde / Fr 08.11. Zoetermeer - Boerderij / Nl 09.11. Apeldoorn - Gigant / Nl ORPHANED LAND online: www.orphaned-land.com www.facebook.com/pages/Orphaned-Land www.myspace.com/orphanedmyspace

Dark Tranquillity: : premieres "Uniformity" music video on Metal Hammer UK

Century Media Records — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:10:58 GMT

Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY will release their new album "Construct" on May 27th in Europe via Century Media Records. In anticipation of this release, the band has now teamed up with Metal Hammer UK to launch the video for the new Single "Uniformity". This video-clip was produced and directed by Revolver Film Company and Patric Ullaeus, who previously made the videos for In Flames, Hammerfall and Lacuna Coil. To watch "Uniformity", please click HERE! The band comments about the video for "Uniformity": After the introspective "For broken words" and the uptempo riffing of "The science of noise", it's time to showcase the more anthemic aspects of the new album with the song "Uniformity". In contrast to the more experimental promo videos we made last year, we wanted the "Uniformity" clip to be an intimate and genuine performance video. Nothing but the music itself and the band members playing in the rehearsal room. For this, we hired renowned director Patric Ullaeus, and we're very happy to share the result with you. Stand up and be counted! For another preview of "Construct", be sure to check out the following previously released album tracks: "For Broken Words" "The Science Of Noise" Read on for a few international reviews of the critically acclaimed "Construct": "Dark Tranquillity have long been stalwarts of the Gothenburg death metal scene, and on CONSTRUCT, their tenth album, they're exploring a more varied approach than before." Terrorizer (UK) "CONSTRUCT doesn't change the musician's formula for success and shows what adapted songwriting can effects: Hits Hits Hits..." Metal Hammer (GER), Album Of The Month, #1 Metal Hammer Soundcheck "CONSTRUCT is more refreshing than anything else what the scene has produced over last few years and highlights one more time the exceptional position of the band! Chapeau!" Orkus (GER) "CONSTRUCT is an album of maturity. Wisdom and serenity are acquired with power and concision. DT has never justified his name that strongly! Awesome!" Rock Hard (France), Album Of The Month "Probably the purest Dark Tranquillity album to date." Up Magazine (Netherlands), 85/100 "...an album of style, substance and accomplishment." Decibel Magazine (US), 9/10 "...DT continue to expertly hit that sweet spot between encephalectomic brutality and orgasm-inducing catchiness." Metal Sucks.net (US) "Construct" is available in the following formats in Europe: Limited 2CD Box Set (feat. CD Digipak, extended booklet, Bonus CD incl. 2 brand new studio tracks), Gatefold LP incl. Bonus 7inch, Ltd. transp. red Vinyl + bonus 7" only available at www.cmdistro.com iTunes Exclusive digital deluxe 2 CD incl. Live Best-Of and of course as standard CD and digital download. DARK TRANQUILLITY Live:/b> 1.5.2013--Tunesia, Tunis--Le Plug 3.5.2013--Romania, Bucharest--Arenele Romane 4.5.2013--Turkey, Istanbul--Refresh The Venue 1.6.2013--Germany, Geiselwind--Beastival Festival 7.6.2013--United Arab Emirates, Dubai--Rock Fest 28.6.2013--Czech Republic, Spalene Porici--Basinfire Festival 11.7.2013--Germany, Neukirchen Vluyn--Dong Open Air 12.7.2013--Germany, Ballenstedt--RockHarz Festival 23.8.2013--Germany, W�rrstedt--Neuborn Open Air 27.1.2014--USA, Miami--70000 Tons Of Metal DARK TRANQUILLITY online: www.darktranquillity.com www.facebook.com/dtofficial www.myspace.com/dtofficial twitter.com/dtofficial

Monsters Scare You: : announce release of "Die A Legend" July 15, 2013 on Century Media Records

Century Media Records — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:59:27 GMT
MONSTERS SCARE YOU is a post-hardcore/electro band from Seattle, Washington formed in the winter of 2008. In their short existence they have created an enthusiastic fan base with the combination of pop, metal and electronica. Their sound has been compared to Attack Attack!, Asking Alexandria and Enter Shikari. In 2010, MONSTERS SCARE YOU went into the studio to work with Engineer/Produced Joel "Casey Jones" to release their "Teratophobia" EP. In support of the release of "Teratophobia," the band hit the road on an entire West Coast tour consisting of 23 shows in 25 days. With increasing crowds and buzz, MONSTERS SCARE YOU became the #2 unsigned band in Alternative Press Magazine. They self-produced and released the single, "Shut Up Our Song Is On," and shortly after signed to Century Media Records and began work on the debut album, "Die A Legend," due out July 15th, 2013. Track Listing: 1. Legends And Legions 2. Brohemian Rap City 3. Elephant Graveyard 4. Smiling's My Favorite 5. Wolfman's Got Nards 6. Give Me Some Sugar Baby 7. 1080p HD 8. I'm Gonna Sleep Real Good Tonight 9. Shut Up! Our Song Is On! 10. I Wish I Could Quit You 11. Shirts Vs. Skins 12. Suck It 13. The Light That Only Lasted So Long MONSTERS SCARE YOU online: www.facebook.com/MSYmusic www.twitter.com/MSYmusic

Ryker's: : Germany's hardcore legends return; To perform at 20th anniversary of With Full Force festival!

Century Media Records — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:04:47 GMT
After long years of silence, RYKER'S, Germany's leading old school hardcore outfit and pioneers of the European scene in the 90's, have announced to be reforming in order to perform a special comeback show at the 20th anniversary of With Full Force festival. Taking place in Roitzschjora, Germany June 27th - 30th, 2013, WFF 2013 will also feature bands like Mot�rhead, Slayer, In Flames, Agnostic Front, Sick Of It All, Hatebreed, Parkway Drive, Down, Paradise Lost, Napalm Death , Caliban, Terror, Deez Nuts, Buster Shuffle, Krisiun, Maroon, Marduk, Naglfar and many more. Visit the festival's website for further details here: www.withfullforce.de RYKER'S' bass-player Chris checked in with a short comment: "Exactly 20 years after the first RYKER'S show in 1993, we are happy to return to celebrate the 20th anniversary of With Full Force! We actually played at the festival's second edition...time flies! This will be the only festival show in 2013 for us... C-ya in the pit!" 2013's band line-up sees original members Chris (Bass), Grobi (Guitars) and Kid-D. (Vocals) team up with newly added second guitarist Fusel and drummer Flo. In order to warm up properly for the WFF show, RYKER'S will also be performing two special club shows in the coming weeks in Athens, Greece at 7 Sins Club on May 11th and in Lisbon, Portugal at Ritz Clube on June 1st. Kassel-based RYKER'S, who were originally inspired by bands like Cro-Mags, Bad Brains, Agnostic Front or also SoCal Hardcore Punkacts such as the Circle Jerks and Bad Religion, were a regular live-act at WFF festival in their early years and even played their farewell show there in 2003. The band's latest two official releases, 1999's "Life's A Gamble...And So Is Death" as well as the "From The Cradle To The Grave" live/covers rendition from 2000, were released on Century Media Records after the band had been previously been signed with indie Lost & Found as well as major-label WEA. Visit the RYKER's facebook profile for more details about the band's coming activity here: www.facebook.com/pages/Rykers "

: Los Angeles Rock Band ANGELS FALL Signs To Century Media Records

Century Media Records — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:59:33 GMT
Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of Los Angeles rock band ANGELS FALL. The brainchild of singer/guitarist/ songwriter Joel Jorgensen, ANGELS FALL, can currently be heard via the track "Drunk Enough," check out the video here: www.youtube.com *All the bikers in the video are part of Jorgensen's Whiskey Boys motorcycle club. "We are very excited to be part of the Century Media family," says Jorgensen. "It is a great honor to see Angels Fall join such an already dominating active rock roster! We have been offered a great opportunity for success with this relationship and the support of our new family and label partner Century Media." ANGELS FALL recently acquired the guitar skills of Atreyu shredder Dan Jacobs and will enter the studio later this year and release their full-length debut in early 2014. ANGELS FALL online: www.facebook.com/angelsfallmusic

Bombus: : new video online & tour with Danko Jones!

Century Media Records — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:47:12 GMT
Gothenburg based metal heavy weights BOMBUS have signed with Century Media Records last month and are currently on tour supporting no one less than the great DANKO JONES! Make sure to check out the dates below and don't miss the chance to see BOMBUS ripping the stage apart for Danko! In support of this awesome tour BOMBUS just released the first single "Apparatus" from their upcoming album "The Poet And The Parrot", due in August 2013. The single is available as collectors 7" (limited to 500 copies) at CM DISTRO or directly from the band on tour. You can also get the single digitally on iTunes or all other digital outlets! The band teamed up with VISIONS (GER) magazine to present the buzzing hot video clip for "Apparatus" today! Just follow this link to the VISIONS website and get wild: www.visions.de/news BOMBUS will be direct support on the DANKO JONES tour in May: 7.5. NURNBERG Hirsch (DE) 8.5. LINZ Posthof (AT) 9.5. DORNBIRN Conrad Sohm (AT) 10.5. MILANO Factory (Area 3)(IT) 11.5. SAN ALBERTO DI ZERO BRANCO Parco Altroquando - Maximum Festival VI (IT) 12.5. MARSEILLE Le Moulin (FR) 14.5. BARCELONA Music Hall Barcelona (ES) 15.5. MADRID Sala Arena (ES) 16.5. PORTO Hard Club (PT) 17.5. LISBON TMN ao vivo (PT) 18.5. SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Sala Capitol (ES) 19.5. GIJON Sala Acapulco (ES) BOMBUS online: www.bombusmusic.com www.facebook.com/bombusmusic www.myspace.com/bombusmusic