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Firewind: Unveil Days of Defiance Album Cover Art and Track Listing; Announce iTunes Exclusive Track

Century Media Records USA — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:19:28 GMT

FIREWIND Unveil Days of Defiance Album Cover Art and Track Listing; Announce iTunes Exclusive Track The Greek melodic metal phenomenon FIREWIND, led by the young guitar sensation Gus G. has returned with the scathing new studio album effort Days of Defiance, which is easily their defining musical moment. The much anticipated disc is set for an October 25th release in Europe, as well as an October 26th release in North America. Days of Defiance is a truly ambitious and dynamic opus featuring some of the most brilliant guitar playing the genre has seen in many years. The striking cover artwork was designed by the band's longtime partner in all design matters, Gustavo Sazes / www.abstrata.net and can now be viewed at www.myspace.com/firewind. A special iTunes edition for Days of Defiance will feature the exclusive new track, "Riding On The Wind." FIREWIND's guitarist and songwriter Gus G., currently on tour with Ozzy Osbourne in Europe, checks in with the following comment about the album and its artwork: "I'm very excited and cannot wait for our fans to listen to our new album! We feel we've captured great performances and took our songwriting to the next level on this one. There's tons of cool guitar on there and I believe Bob has finally managed to reach warp-speed with his keyboard solos! Even more seriously, I highly recommend that you listen to this album at a very loud volume. "As for the artwork, it was once again done by our visual wizard and webmaster extraordinaire, Gustavo Sazes. This time we asked Gustavo to come up with a great landscape scenery, with a more traditional approach and even get the "pencil" style of artwork on there, but also combine it with more modern stuff. So, he gave us that.with a slight futuristic, sci-fi element and I think the end result is stunning!" FIREWIND - Days of Defiance Track Listing 1. The Ark Of Lies 2. World On Fire 3. Chariot 4. Embrace The Sun 5. The Departure 6. Heading For The Dawn 7. Broken 8. Cold As Ice 9. Kill In The Name Of Love 10. SKG 11. Losing Faith 12. The Yearning 13. When All Is Said And Done 14. Riding On The Wind (iTunes Exclusive)

Daath: Partner Up With MetalSucks For Exclusive Track Debut; Post New Webisode Online

Century Media Records USA — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:56:56 GMT

DAATH Partner Up With MetalSucks For Exclusive Track Debut; Post New Webisode Online Extreme metal at its very best, plain and simple, is what the Atlanta based quintet DAATH delivers. The group's highly anticipated third full-length release is going to be self-titled and is set for an Oct. 26th North American release. The disc is a face melting masterpiece that was co-produced by the renowned Mark Lewis (Trivium, Devildriver) and Eyal Levi (guitars). Check out the exclusive debut on MetalSucks of the blistering new track, "Destruction Restoration," now at the link below. http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/09/02/exclusive-premiere-daaths-destructionrestoration/ Sean Z. (vocals) states: "This song is about reinventing yourself, like we've done with our sound. Destruction and manipulation allow poisons to seep in easily. Listen to it once, clear your head and listen again." "This album will definitely be the most real thing this band has put out to date. It's on a level everyone can relate to. The lyrics have taken a brand new direction and the music compliments the insanity creating a fucking masterpiece of a way different kind." Metal Mark from Skulls 'N' Bones recently spent some time in the studio with the band and compiled a video series documenting the recording process, so click on the link below now to check out the fifth installment featuring the synth tracking sessions. http://www.skullsnbones.com/video/daath-studio-report-eric Currently the group is more determined, energized and focused than ever before and is continuing to expand upon their unique, uncompromising and dynamic sound. For those previously uninitiated, feel free to head over to www.myspace.com/daath to see what they are all about.

TesseracT: Announce The Concealing Fate EP Details; Prepare For Devin Townsend North American Tour

Century Media Records USA — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:07:11 GMT

TesseracT Announce The Concealing Fate EP Details; Prepare For Devin Townsend North American Tour Progressive Metal act TesseracT will release their Concealing Fate EP on Oct. 12th. This EP will be available online with a limited edition digipack sold exclusively at CM Distro. Pre-order packages are available now at the link below. The band's much anticipated debut full- length, One, will be released early 2011 and will feature the songs from Concealing Fate along with 5 additional tracks plus some soon to be announced bonus features. Preorder Concealing Fate here: http://www.cmdistro.com/Item/Tesseract_-_Concealing_Fate_E.P._-U.S._Digipak--PRE-ORDER-/35644 TesseracT states: "Deciding to put out just the Concealing Fate EP was a bitter pill to swallow, but we soon saw it as the only logical thing to do given the circumstances. The upside is, that this is allowing us make the album really special, and gives us the time to add some extra content. The EP will be special, too. Not only is it a limited edition, but it will come with a new shirt as well. We're looking forward to seeing you all out on the road in the U.S. and on our UK warm up gigs. We hope you guys can understand the situation we're in, and really appreciate your patience and continued support." TesseracT will make their North American debut this fall as direct support to Devin Townsend, so be sure to either see below or visit www.myspace.com/tesseract to view their entire tour itinerary. TesseracT are one of the most talked about bands among musicians and tech-heads, thanks to the quintet's time signatures and musical complexity. TesseracT fully embraces their experimental, prog sensibility without excessive indulgence or pretentiousness, delivering atmospheric, metallic songs that stir strong emotions and evoke powerful mental images. Devin Townsend w/TesseracT October 08th Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater October 09th Seattle, WA - Studio Seven October 10th Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater October 12th San Francisco, CA - Slim's October 14th Hollywood, CA - Key Club October 15th San Diego, CA - Ramona Mainstage October 16th Las Vegas, NV - Cheyenne Saloon October 26th Springfield, VA - Jaxx Nightclub October 27th West Chester, PA - The Note October 28th New York, NY - Blender Theater at The Gramercy October 29th Worcester, MA - The Palladium Upstairs October 30th Oneonta, NY - Oneonta Theatre October 31st Hartford, CT - Webster Underground November 2nd Montreal, QUE - Foufounes Electriques November 3rd Toronto, ONT - The Mod Club November 4th London, ONT - London Music Hall November 5th Cleveland, OH - Peabody's Downunder

Insidious Disease: Partner Up With MetalSucks To Debut "Boundless" Video

Century Media Records USA — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:24:00 GMT

INSIDIOUS DISEASE Partner Up With MetalSucks To Debut Boundless Video INSIDIOUS DISEASE has partnered up with MetalSucks to exclusively present the worldwide debut of their new Boundless video. Click on the link below now to check out this truly disturbing clip. http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/09/01/exclusive-video-premiere-insidious-diseases-boundless/ Marc Grewe (vocals) states: "This video features the guy from our Shadowcast album cover. His name is Roar Hoch-Nielsen. The story behind it is obvious. Roar has the role of a loving father and husband with this kind of funny hobby. He likes to read riffle magazines and after the family went to bed he is starting his obscure work. "My part in the video is being the 'electric eye' filming his work. We think that something like this happens; we had a case in Austria, where this guy tortured his own daughter for over 25 years. He made everyone believe that he was a loving and caring father, but that clearly wasn't the case. Something like this could happen right now. Maybe it�s your neighbor who seems to be the nicest person around, but behind closed doors the dark abyss of abnormality is the total reality. "The plan for INSIDIOUS DISEASE is to hopefully go out on tour at the beginning of next year and of course it would be great to do some famous festivals. Hope that we will catch up with some of you sick motherfuckers soon. Until then enjoy our homage to Hitchcock and Texas Chainsaw Massacre done in our own morbid style!" Extreme metal legends have united as INSIDIOUS DISEASE unleash the most violent death metal album to come along in years. The evil breed consisting of Dimmu Borgir's main songwriter Silenoz, bassist Shane Embury (Napalm Death), guitarist Jardar (Old Man's Child), drummer Tony Laureano (Angelcorpse, Nile) and vocalist Marc Grewe (from German death metal legends Morgoth) just released their debut album Shadowcast. To check out some tracks and keep in touch with all band happenings, head over now to http://www.myspace.com/insidiousdisease

Terror: "To Catch a Predatour" Announced!

Century Media Records USA — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:42:50 GMT

"TO CATCH A PREDATOUR" featuring THE ACACIA STRAIN, TERROR, THE RED CHORD, GAZA, and THE CONTORTIONIST just announced! "TO CATCH A PREDATOUR" Dates 10/29 Albany, NY - Northern Lights 10/30 Jermyn, PA - Elanor Rigby's 10/31 Providence, RI - Lupo's 11/1 Pittsburg, PA - Altar Bar 11/2 Springfield, VA - Jaxx 11/ 3 Wilmington, NC - The Soapbox 11/ 4 Spartanburg, SC - GZSC 11/5 Jacksonville, FL - Rain 11/ 6 West Palm Beach, FL - Ground Control 11/7 Tampa, FL - State Theatre 11/9 Birmingham, AL - Zyedeco 11/10 Nashville TN - Rocket Town 11/11 Louisville, KY - Headliners 11/12 Milwaukee, WI - The Rave 11/13 Toledo, OH - Headliners 11/14 Windsor, ONT - Blind Dog 11/15 London, ON - Music Hall 11/16 Longeueil, QC - Salle Kekpart 11/17 Burlington, VT - Higher Ground 11/18 Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place 11/19 Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance 11/20 Holyoke, MA - The Waterfront Tavern

Terror: "To Catch a Predatour" Announced!

Century Media Records USA — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:42:26 GMT

"TO CATCH A PREDATOUR" Dates 10/29 Albany, NY - Northern Lights 10/30 Jermyn, PA - Elanor Rigby's 10/31 Providence, RI - Lupo's 11/1 Pittsburg, PA - Altar Bar 11/2 Springfield, VA - Jaxx 11/ 3 Wilmington, NC - The Soapbox 11/ 4 Spartanburg, SC - GZSC 11/5 Jacksonville, FL - Rain 11/ 6 West Palm Beach, FL - Ground Control 11/7 Tampa, FL - State Theatre 11/9 Birmingham, AL - Zyedeco 11/10 Nashville TN - Rocket Town 11/11 Louisville, KY - Headliners 11/12 Milwaukee, WI - The Rave 11/13 Toledo, OH - Headliners 11/14 Windsor, ONT - Blind Dog 11/15 London, ON - Music Hall 11/16 Longeueil, QC - Salle Kekpart 11/17 Burlington, VT - Higher Ground 11/18 Buffalo, NY - Mohawk Place 11/19 Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance 11/20 Holyoke, MA - The Waterfront Tavern

Iwrestledabearonce: Win one of three ticket/vip packages for The Ghostbustour!

Century Media Records USA — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:22:34 GMT

Win one of three ticket/vip packages for The Ghostbustour! http://www.myspace.com/iwrestledabearonce/blog WIN WIN WIN! We're giving 3 lucky wieners the chance to win a pair of tickets and entries into our pre-show VIP experience on The Ghostbustour. Change your profile pic on your MYSPACE, FACEBOOK or TWITTER (or all 3 to triple your chances) to our tour poster and leave it there until September 19. You must also leave a comment or @reply on THE GHOSTBUSTOUR Facebook, Myspace or Twitter page (not the IWABO page). On September 19 we will choose one random winner from each of the 3 sites. Good luck!! Spread the word. -IWABO

Daath: Post Guitar Tracking Session Video Online; Emil Werstler Checks In With His Thoughts On The Newly Mastered Album

Century Media Records USA — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:52:37 GMT

DAATH Post Guitar Tracking Session Video Online; Emil Werstler Checks In With His Thoughts On The Newly Mastered Album Extreme metal at its very best, plain and simple, is what the Atlanta based quintet DAATH delivers. The group's highly anticipated third full-length release is going to be self-titled and is set for an Oct. 26th North American release. The disc is a face melting masterpiece that was co-produced by the renowned Mark Lewis (Trivium, Devildriver) and Eyal Levi (guitars). Metal Mark from Skulls N Bones recently spent some time in the studio with the band and compiled a video series documenting the recording process, so click on the link below now to check out the fourth installment featuring guitar tracking sessions. http://www.skullsnbones.com/video/daath-studio-report-emil Emil Werstler (guitars) states: "I've been listening to the final master of this record for a couple of days now. It is hard to believe that the task has been in process since March. In retrospect, I will say that more sacrifice was put into this record than anything I've ever been involved in. Thecontent is EXTREMELY dark, distraught, and completely honest. The timing is appropriate as well considering how lacking music has been in the creative department for the last year or two. I'm not hinting that we are going to become some pop culture phenomenon. We have no interest in that. As long as someone completely hates it, loves it or is moved in anyway be it positive or negative, our job is done. We have no interest in middle ground. You would have to be deaf to not hear that." Sean Z. (vocals) further states: "This album will definitely be the most real thing this band has put out to date. It's on a level everyone can relate to. The lyrics have taken a brand new direction and the music compliments the insanity creating a fucking masterpiece of a way different kind." Currently the group is more determined, energized, and focused than ever before and is continuing to expand upon their unique, uncompromising and dynamic sound. For those previously uninitiated, feel free to head over to www.myspace.com/daath to see what they are all about.

Architects (UK): To Make Much Anticipated Return To North America With Atreyu This Fall

Century Media Records USA — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:49:31 GMT

ARCHITECTS UK To Make Much Anticipated Return To North America With Atreyu This Fall Since their formation in late 2004, Brighton, England quintet ARCHITECTS UK have been on a continual ascendancy from the depths of the UK's metal and hardcore underground to leaders of the scene. The band make a huge splash in North America this past summer as part of the highly successful "Cool Tour," which featured As I Lay Dying, Underoath and Between the Buried and Me. The group immediately followed that tour up with a lengthy Canadian co-headlining run with The Holly Springs Disaster, which was also a huge success. The group will capitalize on this momentum this fall as they make their much anticipated return to the U.S. alongside Atreyu, Bless The Fall, Chiodos and Endless Hallway. This massive, must see touring package kicks off on Oct. 20th and runs through November 27th, so be sure to visit www.myspace.com/architectsuk or see below to view their complete touring itinerary. ARCHITECTS UK recently wrapped up the recording process for their new effort with renowned producer Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan) and look for that to be released early next year. In the meantime, a special reissue of the group's past two albums, Ruin and Hollow Crown, are going to be made available together on one low priced disc for their upcoming tour, so be sure to pick it up while they are available as these are sure to go fast. Hugely ambitious, hard working and at the top of their game, the year ahead will surely see ARCHITECTS UK making waves the world over. ARCHITECTS UK w/Atreyu, Bless The Fall, Chiodos, Endless Hallway 10.20.10 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 10.21.10 San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom 10.22.10 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 10.23.10 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 10.25.10 Seattle, WA @ Showbox At The Market 10.26.10 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory 10.27.10 Calgary, AB @ Macewan Hall 10.28.10 Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Event Center 10.29.10 Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon 10.30.10 Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Center 11.2.10 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Theatre 11.3.10 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis 11.4.10 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre 11.5.10 Allentown, PA @Crocodile Rock 11.6.10 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom 11.8.10 Norfolk, VA @ The Norva 11.9.10 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small's Theatre 11.10.10 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar 11.12.10 Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues 11.13.10 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade 11.14.10 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution 11.15.10 Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor 11.17.10 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall 11.18.10 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 11.19.10 Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze 11.20.10 Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club 11.21.10 Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre 11.23.10 San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live 11.24.10 Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom 11.26.10 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre 11.27.10 West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues

Daath: Post Bass Tracking Session Video Online; Announce New Album's Track Listing

Century Media Records USA — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:23:02 GMT

DAATH Post Bass Tracking Session Video Online; Announce New Album's Track Listing Extreme metal at its very best, plain and simple, is what the Atlanta based quintet DAATH delivers. The group's highly anticipated third full-length release is going to be self-titled and is set for an Oct. 26th North American release. DAATH are currently putting the finishing touches on the new disc, which is being co-produced by the renowned Mark Lewis (Trivium, Devildriver) and Eyal Levi (guitars). Metal Mark from Skulls N Bones recently spent some time in the studio with the band and compiled a video series documenting the recording process, so click on the link below now to check out the third installment featuring bass tracking sessions. http://www.skullsnbones.com/video/daath-studio-report-vocals The official track listing is below 1. Genocidal Maniac 2. Destruction/Restoration 3. Indestructible Overdose 4. Double Tap Suicide 5. The Decider 6. Exit Plan 7. Oxygen Burn 8. Accelerant 9. Arch {Enemy} Misanthrope 10. Manufactured Insomnia 11. A Cold Devotion 12. N.A.T.G.O.D. 13. Terminal now Sean Z. (vocals) further states: "This album will definitely be the most real thing this band has put out to date. It's on a level everyone can relate to. The lyrics have taken a brand new direction and the music compliments the insanity creating a fucking masterpiece of a way different kind." Currently the group is more determined, energized, and focused than ever before and is continuing to expand upon their unique, uncompromising and dynamic sound. For those previously uninitiated, feel free to head over to www.myspace.com/daath to see what they are all about.