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DETHKLOK’s “METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA” Airs Sunday, October 27th on Adult Swim + Original Score, Featuring 50-Piece Orchestra, Being Released as Full-Length Album on October 29th
DETHKLOK’s “METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA” Airs
Sunday, October 27th on Adult Swim
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Original Score, Featuring 50-Piece Orchestra, Being Released as Full-Length Album on October 29th
Special Video Teaser Available for Viewing NOW
Adult Swim Television Special Features Special Guests
JACK BLACK, MARK HAMILL, MALCOLM MCDOWELL, and Cannibal Corpse’s GEORGE “CORPSEGRINDER” FISHER
In METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA we pick up directly after the abduction ofDETHKLOK guitarist Toki Wartooth in the season four finale. With his life in danger, his only salvation can come from the four most selfish human celebrities on Earth—his bandmates, extreme metal band DETHKLOK. Will they be able to get past their own egos to help someone besides themselves? Find out in this one-hour heavy metal rock opera special with a completely original score.
Created by Brendon Small, the animated one-hour special, METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA, airs Sunday, October 27 at Midnight (ET/PT) on Adult Swim. This once-in-a-lifetime DETHKLOK experience includes special guests Jack Black, Mark Hamill, Malcolm McDowell, and Cannibal Corpse’s George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher.
Watch a first look of the special HERE.
Download artwork from the special HERE.
The original score from METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA will be released as a full-length album on October 29, 2013. And this isn’t just your average metal record— this is full blown musical featuring a fifty-piece orchestra. This full-length album features the bonus DETHKLOK single ‘Blazing Star’ and orchestral movements (produced by Brendon Small and Emmy winning composer Bear McCreary (Battlestar Galactica/Walking Dead). Also included with the album will be a bonus “making of” featurette with Executive Producer/creator/writer/musician Brendon Small and cast/musicians.
Legendary powerhouse metal drummer Gene Hoglan returns to join Brendon and DETHKLOK. Other musicians include bassist Bryan Beller (DETHKLOK/THE ARISTOCRATS/ JOE SATRIANI), and Mike Keneally (DETHKLOK, FRANK ZAPPA, JOE SATRIANI).
Creator Brendon Small states, “This is not like anything we’ve ever done. This is a full blown musical- metal combined with symphonic passages, classic musical theatre, high stakes drama, emotional moments, and yes totally ridiculous comedy. I drew from all of my influences to make this the most unique project I could dream of. This is easily the best thing we’ve ever done with the show and the music. I can’t wait for you to hear it.”
Composer Bear McCreary states, “I have been a fan of Metalocalypse for many years, and I am fortunate to call Brendon Small my friend. METALOCALYPSE: the DOOMSTAR REQUIEM A KLOK OPERA provided us the opportunity to collaborate that we’d always been looking for. I had a blast helping Brendon realize his vision for a fully-produced orchestral score to accompany his drop-tuned guitars and pounding double kicks. This opera takes his catchy songwriting to a whole new level, and I was thrilled to help out.”
More information is coming soon. Please visit www.adultswim.com for information on the television special.
For more updates on the music and show, follow Brendon Small on Twitter at @_brendonsmall.
Even more to come!!!
at the Aria Booth – NAMM 2013 – photo by Charlie “MF'” Owens
Spent the weekend chilling with the family and enjoying my birthday weekend. Remembering the loss of Cliff on my birthday, and just slowing down for a minute. Now, looking forward: We have tons of killer interviews in the works, shows we are going to shoot and review, CD’s to write about, and new bands to put into your heads. I am amazed at the growth of this site in a year. Thanks to all who support and have given us the opportunity to do what we love. Please hit us up with bands, features you’d like to see and your take on the site, love to hear from ya! Remember, the Hellion Rocks and Bleach Bangs Radio love you all!
-the Hellion
MY CONVERSATION WITH RUDY SARZO
FATES WARNING Reveal New Album Title, Artwork, Release Date, and Tour Dates!
FATES WARNING Reveal New Album Title, Artwork, Release Date, and Tour Dates!
U.S. Progressive Metal pioneers FATES WARNING have finally returned with their first studio album release in about a decade! Entitled Darkness In A Different Light, the album will be released on September 30, 2013 in Europe and October 1, 2013 in North America via InsideOutMusic.
Darkness In A Different Light is FATES WARNING‘s first album of new material since the release of FWX in 2004 and also marks the first release for the band’s stellar current line-up of Ray Alder (vocals), Jim Matheos and Frank Aresti (guitars), Joey Vera (bass) and Bobby Jarzombek (drums).
The album was produced by Matheos and mixed by long time FATES WARNING engineer Phil Magnotti, while mastering was handled by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering, California. The (above pictured) artwork for the album was designed by Conte di San Pietro.
FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder checked in with a comment as follows:
Darkness in a Different Light is the result of almost two years of very hard work from everyone in the band.
I believe that this line-up is the best that Fates has ever had, and I also think that it comes through in the music on this album. It’s been almost nine years since our last studio album and I couldn’t be more proud of what we’ve accomplished here.
We are looking very much forward to playing some new songs for our fans who have stuck by us over all these years. We plan on touring as much as possible for Darkness in a Different Light and hopefully we’ll hit a few places we’ve never been…”
Indeed, FATES WARNING already have headlining touring runs confirmed for October in Europe and November/December in North America, with further live activity to follow in 2014.
Here are all the dates announced so far:
FATES WARNING European Tour 2013:
SA 05.10.2013 Baarlo (The Netherlands) – Progpower Festival
SU 06.10.2013 Zoetermeer (The Netherlands) – Boerderij
MO 07.10.2013 Aschaffenburg (Germany) – Colos Saal
WE 09.10.2013 Essen (Germany) – Turock
TH 10.10.2013 Roeselare (Belgium) – Verlichte Geest
FR 11.10.2013 Augsburg (Germany) – Musikkantine
SA 12.10.2013 Pratteln (Switzerland) – Z7
SU 13.10.2013 Brescia (Italy) – Colony
TU 15.10.2013 Ljubljana (Slovenia) – Orto Bar
WE 16.10.2013 Budapest (Hungary) – A38
TH 17.10.2013 Bratislava (Slovakia) – Randal
SA 19.10.2013 Thessaloniki Greece) – Eightball Club
SU 20.10.2013 Athens (Greece) – Gagarin 205
TU 22.10.2013 Moscow (Russia) – KZ Moskva
FATES WARNING North American Tour 2013:
FR 15.11.2013 Joliet, IL – Mojoe’s
SA 16.11.2013 Detroit, MI – Harpos
SU 17.11.2013 Louisville, KY – Diamond Pub & Billiards
MO 18.11.2013 Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
WE 20.11.2013 Toronto, ONT – Mod Club
TH 21.11.2013 Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
FR 22.11.2013 Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
SA 23.11.2013 New York, NY – The Studio @ Webster Hall
SU 24.11.2013 Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
TU 26.11.2013 Amityville, NY – Revolution
WE 27.11.2013 Reading, PA – Reverb
FR 29.11.2013 Springfield, VA – Empire
SA 30.11.2013 Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
SU 01.12.2013 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
TU 03.12.2013 Houston, TX – Scout Bar
WE 04.12.2013 San Antonio, TX – Backstage Live
TH 05.12.2013 Dallas, TX – Trees
SA 07.12.2013 Phoenix, AZ – Rocky Point Cantina
SU 08.12.2013 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
TU 10.12.2013 Los Angeles, CA – The Whisky
WE 11.12.2013 San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
FR 13.12.2013 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
SA 14.12.2013 Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
More details about Darkness In A Different Light will follow in the coming weeks…
FATES WARNING Line-Up:
Ray Alder – Vocals
Jim Matheos – Guitars
Joey Vera – Bass
Bobby Jarzombek – Drums
Frank Aresti – Guitars
FATES WARNING Online:
www.fateswarning.com
www.facebook.com/FatesWarning
ROCK THE SOLDIERS PROJECT!!
ATTENTION ALL BANDS!!!
Music has helped me get through a lot of hard times in my life. I know our troops across the globe are having some rough times as well. I am starting this project to get bands to sign copies of their CDs and send them to me so I can in turn send them to the various branches of the military around the world. I believe a signed CD would help to lift their spirits and give them a moment or two of joy to their stressful days.
Please if you want to get involved send signed CDs to:
James Anaya
“Rock The Soldiers Project”
PO Box 2055
Moriarty, NM 87035
This is a not for profit endeavor I just want to spread the gift of music to those in service to our great country. Thanks!
it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!
the Hellion
Zeb Christensen from Screaming For Silence fills us in!
Zeb Christensen-Vocals
Danny Irwin-Guitar/Vocals
Casey Newsom-Lead Guitar
Matt Tatroe-Drums
I have been hearing a buzz about Screaming For Silence for a bit now. Lots of good comments and people raving about this band. Well, we caught up with vocalist Zeb Christensen and found out all about Screaming For Silence. I have to say this band has made quite the impression on me. Really hoping to hear more from these guys as they fight the fight of Rock N’ Roll. Here’s something from their press kit and then we’ll get to the interview.
Since October 2012, Screaming For Silence has been hitting the road hard touring the country non-stop. Hooking up with bands while on tour such as 12 Stones, Prospect Hill, 3 Years Hollow, Landsdowne, SuperBob, Parabelle, Daybreak Embrace, and Eye Empire. In late November *S4S* linked up with Another Lost Year to support their headlining tour. After an amazing run, the band decided to hit the new year strong, together! The Brohemian Rhapsotour kicked off first thing 2013. At the end of February that co-headlining tour ended and right away Screaming For Silence hit the road again. March first started the Screaming For A Memory Tour w/ A Memory Down, and is hitting cities across the south/southeast as well as the great lakes area and northeast now.
Screaming For Silence (*S4S*) was officially formed in the fall of 2005 in Omaha, NE, and has been hitting the midwest music scene hard ever since. *S4S*’s “sound” has allowed them to play with a wide variety of national acts including Smile Empty Soul, Saliva, Drowning Pool, Trapt, Adema, 10 Years, Taproot, Powerman 5000, Hed PE, Hurt, Theory of a Deadman, Saving Abel and many more. In October of 2008, Screaming For Silence played the main stage at the Rock The Ink Festival in Providence, Rhode Island, which included bands Godsmack, Killswitch Engage, All That Remains, Sevendust, Taproot, Saliva, Drowning Pool and more. In late 2009, *S4S* recorded a 5 song EP at Sound Farm Studios in Jamaica, IA with producer/professional engineer, Matt Sepanic (Slipknot, Dirty Little Rabbits, Murderdolls) while continuing to play shows around the midwest. In the spring of 2011, *S4S* entered Infinite Studios in Omaha with Justin McCain (Emphatic) to record their newest single “Separate”. The track was quickly picked up by local radio station 89.7 The River and began getting play in regular rotation. Soon after, fueled by the success of “Separate”, *S4S* performed on the mainstage for Rockfest in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Alongside bands My Darkest Days, Escape The Fate, 10 Years, Hollywood Undead, Seether and Stone Sour, *S4S* gained countless new fans in front of a SOLD OUT crowd. Screaming For Silence intends on finishing the recording of their new album by Fall 2013.
Screaming For Silence’s sound is influenced by a genre combination of Hard Rock and Metal in conjunction with Nu-Metal and Alternative tendencies, resulting in a very unique and distinctive sound related to *S4S* only. Each performance displays an intense and dynamic stage presence while the music itself exhibits intricate instrumentation and powerful lyrics and vocals. The boys of Screaming For Silence continue to evolve as a band, musicians and performers with every show and each opportunity that comes their way.
Screaming For Silence has always been successful behind the merchandise table as well, selling hundreds of their 9 different t-shirt designs and nearly 1000 demo CDs in a matter of months. *S4S* has become one of the most well-known acts in the area, consistently drawing 300-400 people to each and every live Omaha show. Screaming For Silence continues to develop close relationships with many successful bands and Production Companies and has been asked to perform with a number of national acts touring through the area. Screaming For Silence has also been nominated for “Best Hard Rock Act in Omaha” by the Omaha Entertainment Awards (OEA) in 2009 and 2012.
Check out the interview right here:
it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!
the Hellion
Hard Rock Legends SKID ROW Release New EP ‘United World Rebellion – Chapter One’ TODAY – Streaming in Full via Loudwire.com Now
Hard Rock Legends SKID ROW Release New EP ‘United World Rebellion – Chapter One’ TODAY – Streaming in Full via Loudwire.com Now
Today marks the release of SKID ROW’s new EP, entitled United World Rebellion – Chapter One, marking their first new music released in seven years. The New Jersey hard rock legends announced that this EP is the first in a series of EPs that they plan to release in the near future. In celebration of today’s release, Loudwire.com is streaming United World Rebellion – Chapter One in full for 24 hours. Listen now at this location.
“United World Rebellion – Chapter One is musically a return to our roots in the sense that it has given us a new found energy and enthusiasm,” states Rachel Bolan. “We have once again become the 16 year old kids playing air guitar in the mirror. We know this EP will connect with our amazing and loyal fans, which without whom we wouldn’t have been here in the first place.”
See what the press is saying about United World Rebellion – Chapter One:
· “The songs, all still penned by masterminds Rachel Bolan and Dave “The Snake” Sabo, still hold true to the attitude-soaked punk-leaning riffs the band built its name on.” -AllMusic.com
· “Overall, United World Rebellion – Chapter One is a powerful comeback for SKID ROW, that shows them embracing their roots and creating six standout tracks that can easily sit amongst the band’s classics. Any fan of their earlier works, as well as any hard rock or hair metal fan, should look into purchasing this album for themselves.” –Ultimate-Guitar.com
· “The long awaited five tracks are packed with more of everything that made SKID ROW legendary.” – Lithium Magazine
· If you enjoyed any of the Bach fronted SKID ROW records, you owe it to yourself to check this out… United World Rebellion – Chapter One is a solid addition to the SKID ROW catalogue and I am excited to see what “Chapter Two” will offer. – Metal-Temple.com
United World Rebellion – Chapter One reignites the youthful energy and blistering sound that SKID ROW is recognized for around the world. The band is poised to once again take over in the new age of heavy metal using the potent songwriting collaboration that built SKID ROW, in the form of Snake Sabo and Rachel Bolan. Although striving to reintroduce themselves and try something different, these boys are still strong in their roots. They got older, but SKID ROW never really grew up. United World Rebellion is still the youth gone wild.
SKID ROW U.S. TOUR DATES:
4/19 – Corona, CA @ M15 Concert Bar
4/20 – Tucson, AZ @ Pima County Fair
5/31 – Jim Thorpe, PA @ Penns Peak
6/1 – Toledo, OH @ Toledo Bikefest
6/28 – Denver, CO @ Cassleman’s
6/29 – Acoma, NM @ Sky City Casino
7/12 – Dayton, OH @ House of Rock
7/13 – Woodhaven, MI @ Civic Center Park
8/5 – Sturgis, SD @ Glencoe Campgrounds
8/9 – Des Moines, IA @ Iowa State Fair Budweiser Stage
8/11 – Nashua, NH @ Evolution
8/15 – Lynchburg, VA @ Phase 2
For more information on SKID ROW, visit these websites:
www.facebook.com/OfficialSkidRow
World-Renowned Drummer Gil Sharone of STOLEN BABIES to Host Artist Workshop at the First GUITAR CENTER Musician’s Expo
World-Renowned Drummer Gil Sharone of STOLEN BABIES to Host Artist Workshop at the First GUITAR CENTER Musician’s Expo
On Tour this Month with WORLD/INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
On Tour in April with COAL CHAMBER and SEVENDUST
World-renowned drummer Gil Sharone of STOLEN BABIES is pleased to announce that he will be hosting an artist workshop at Guitar Center’s first Musician’s Expo on Saturday, April 6th at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA. Guitar Center’s Musician’s Expo gives the public a sneak peek at the best of next season’s music gear from the music instrument industry’s leading manufacturers, along with artist workshops, group lessons, panel discussions and more, all at one location. Gil Sharone, who is also known around the globe for his impressive work in the reggae world, as well as with bands like Dillinger Escape Plan and +44, will host the workshop at 4:00pm on the day of the event. He will be joined by musicians Chino Moreno (Deftones), Todd Wilkinson (Team Sleep) and Chuck Doom (Crosses). For more information on the expo, visit ModernDrummer.com’s news post on the subject.
Gil Sharone recently announced that he joined the Vater endorsement family! Gil’s fresh perspective on drumming, dedication, and his love for the craft have allowed him to play with many artists he came up listening to like Fishbone, Dillinger Escape Plan, OTEP, Dave Wakeling, Maynard James Keenan, Tom Morello, HR, and Eek-A-Mouse to name a few. Vater took notice to this and once he tried out the sticks, Gil knew it was a match made in drumming heaven.
Gil Sharone is also featured in the new DW Drums ad, just below.
STOLEN BABIES will join Coal Chamber, Sevendust, and Lacuna Coil on their upcoming North American tour for select east coast dates.STOLEN BABIES will join the tour on April 13th in Toronto, ON. Tomorrow, the band will hop on a quick run with WORLD/INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY. See below for all confirmed tour dates.
STOLEN BABIES
W/ WORLD/INFERNO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY
3/21 – Miami, FL @ Churchill’s Pub
3/22 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
3/23 – Orlando, FL @ The Social
3/24 – Atlanta, GA @ Under the Coach – Georgia Tech
3/25 – Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger
3/26 – Richmond, VA @ The Camel
3/27 – Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar
3/28 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes w/ 1ST OF 3
3/29 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza w/ RASPUTINA
3/30 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer w/ RASPUTINA
W/ SEVENDUST, LACUNA COIL, COAL CHAMBER
4/13 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy – NO SEVENDUST
4/14 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
4/16 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
4/17 – New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater
4/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
4/19 – Hampton Beach, NH @ Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
4/20 – Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
4/22 – Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
4/23 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
4/24 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
4/26 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Ballroom
4/27 – Corpus Christi, TX @ Concrete Street Amphitheater
4/28 – Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Ballroom
STOLEN BABIES released their new album in October, entitled Naught. The album is available at your local music retailer and through iTunes, Amazon and all other standard digital retailers.
STOLEN BABIES is:
Dominique Lenore Persi – Lead Vocals/Accordion
Rani Sharone – Bass/Vocals
Gil Sharone – Drums
Davey Oberlin – Guitar (touring member)
For more information on STOLEN BABIES, please visit these websites:
www.facebook.com/stolenbabiesofficial
Seeker, Lambgoat.com premiere new single “Alone”
SEEKER, LAMBGOAT.COM PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “ALONE”
U.S. tour with Corelia and I, Omega to commence this month
DALLAS, TX – Dallas heavy metal act Seeker has teamed up with Lambgoat.com to premiere the band’s new single “Alone” (feat. Corey Bennet of Bermuda). Stream “Alone” exclusively at:http://lambgoat.com/features/59/Seeker-Alone-song-premiere.
“‘Alone’ is fastest and most aggressively personal song that we have ever released,” said vocalist Bryce Lucien. “This is us finally becoming the band that we’ve always wanted to be and we couldn’t be more psyched that our good friend Corey from Bermuda got to be a part of this. His guest vocals sound absolutely crushing.”
Seeker is currently gearing up for a string of February U.S. tour-dates with headliner, Corelia, and I, Omega.
“We’re always excited to be on the road, and the fact that both bands are full of such outstanding musicians makes this tour even better,” said Lucien. “We’ve been working extremely hard to step up the insanity of our live show and we will be playing quite a bit of new material on this run, so we’re definitely ready to get back out in front of our old fans and hopefully make some new ones. See you on the road.”
| Seeker burst onto the scene in late 2011, playing its first show on October 1, 2011 before heading out on its first tour the following week. Lucien describes the band’s sound as, “fast, aggressive, pissed off heavy metal. Everything we do is very raw, passionate and honest.” |
Seeker released its debut EP ‘The Antagonist’ last spring for free via the official Seeker Bandcamp page at: http://seeker.bandcamp.com/album/the-antagonist.
A music video for the track “Serpent Skin” surfaced last fall and can be seen on YouTube at:http://youtu.be/tLCnc_mHwLg.
Stay tuned to the official Seeker Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/seekertx for new music and tour-dates.
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Seeker on tour w/ Corelia and I, Omega… 2/14 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar 2/15 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Parish 2/16 – Tyler, TX @ The Oil Palace (Outrage Fest) 2/17 – Austin, TX @ The Hole in the Wall 2/18 – Roswell, NM @ The Unity Center 2/19 – Albuquerque, NM @ Amped Performance Center 2/20 – El Paso, TX @ Gallery 127 2/21 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Underground 2/22 – San Diego, CA @ The Epicenter 2/23 – Fullerton, CA @ The Anchor Seeker on tour… 3/14 – Austin, TX @ Death Metal Pizza 3/15 – Shreveport, LA @ Mediastar Entertainment Hall Seeker online… Seeker is… Bryce Lucien – Vocals Justin Edgerton – Guitar Chris Keasler – Bass Dustin Weaver – Drums |
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