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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

Starkill: : launches album trailer for "Fires Of Life" online

Century Media Records — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:36:01 GMT

Chicagoland-based STARKILL has now launched an album teaser for their upcoming album, "Fires Of Life". Due out April 30th in North America and May 13th in Europe via Century Media Records, "Fires Of Life" is both lyrically and musically overlain in medieval fantasy-themed battles, mythology, and destruction. For a preview of the album, click the link below to watch the official trailer: www.youtube.com Fans can also check out the following previously released tracks here: "Sword, Spear, Blood, Fire" "Fires Of Life" "New Infernal Rebirth" "Whispers Of Heresy" soundcloud.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. STARKILL line-up: Parker Jameson: Lead guitar, vocals, keyboards and orchestral programming Spencer Weidner: Drums Charlie Federici: Guitar Mike Buetsch: Bass STARKILL online: www.facebook.com/StarkillOfficial

Starkill: : post new video, "New Infernal Rebirth" on loudwire.com

Century Media Records — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:32:38 GMT

Chicagoland-based STARKILL has launched a new video for the song "New Infernal Rebirth" on Loudwire.com. The shoot captures the band's epic performance showcasing the musical prowess of this melodic death metal band. The track is taken from the band's upcoming full-length effort, "Fires of Life", which is due out April 30th in North America and May 13th in Europe via Century Media Records. The video can be viewed here: loudwire.com Right after "Fires of Life" is released, the band 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. Produced by the band's own Jameson and mastered by death metal legend, James Murphy (Death, Testament, Obituary), "Fire of Life"'s concept, both lyrically and musically, is overlain in medieval fantasy-themed battles, mythology, and destruction. The artwork, created by renowned metal artist, Joshua Belanger, captures this perfectly. "Fires of Life" track-listing 1. Whispers of Heresy 2. Fires of Life 3. Sword, Spear, Blood, Fire 4. Below the Darkest Depths 5. Immortal Hunt 6. New Infernal Rebirth 7. Strength in the Shadow 8. This is Our Battle; This is Our Day 9. Withdrawn From All Humanity 10. Wash Away the Blood With Rain Stay tuned for more news about STARKILL and "Fires of Life" coming soon! STARKILL line-up: Parker Jameson: Lead guitar, vocals, keyboards and orchestral programming Spencer Weidner: Drums Charlie Federici: Guitar Mike Buetsch: Bass STARKILL online: www.facebook.com/StarkillOfficial

Starkill: : launches new video online; announces new release date for upcoming album, "Fires of Life"

Century Media Records — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:25:36 GMT

Chicagoland-based STARKILL has launched a new video for the track "Fires of Life"! Featuring a unique blend of symphonic black metal, power metal, and melodic death metal, "Fires of Life" is the title track from the band's upcoming full-length album, which is due out April 29th in Europe and April 30th in North America via Century Media Records. Filmed mainly in the studio (but also featuring candid clips of STARKILL), the video can be viewed below: http://youtu.be/7GdcDs8QJ7kC To listen to the previously released track, "Sword, Spear, Blood, Fire," click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNdqmx6eERQV "Fires of Life" track-listing 1. Whispers of Heresy 2. Fires of Life 3. Sword, Spear, Blood, Fire 4. Below the Darkest Depths 5. Immortal Hunt 6. New Infernal Rebirth 7. Strength in the Shadow 8. This is Our Battle; This is Our Day 9. Withdrawn From All Humanity 10. Wash Away the Blood With Rain Formed in 2008 by Parker Jameson, Spencer Weidner and Charlie Federici, the band self-released an EP in 2010 under the moniker Massakren and played numerous shows across the US. A buzz about the band soon developed in the metal underground, and in tandem with signing to global powerhouse Century Media Records, they decided to change their name to STARKILL to mark the next chapter in their musical career. 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 Dimmu Borgir, Nightwish, Amon Amarth 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. Produced by the band's own Jameson and mastered by death metal legend, James Murphy (Death, Testament, Obituary), the album's concept, both lyrically and musically, is overlain in medieval fantasy-themed battles, mythology, and destruction. "Fires of Life"'s artwork, created by renowned metal artist, Joshua Belanger, captures this perfectly. Stay tuned for more news about STARKILL and "Fires of Life" coming soon! STARKILL line-up: Parker Jameson: Lead guitar, vocals, keyboards and orchestral programming Spencer Weidner: Drums Charlie Federici: Guitar Mike Buetsch: Bass STARKILL online: https://www.facebook.com/StarkillOfficial

Starkill: : Century Media Records signs STARKILL

Century Media Records — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 01:44:22 GMT

Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of the melodic death metal band STARKILL. Listen to "Sword, Spear, Blood, Fire", a track of their upcoming debut album, here: youtube.com/watch?v=uNdqmx6eERQ ... and let us know what you think. More information on STARKILL will be released soon.