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CIVIL WAR (EX-SABATON), METALUNDERGROUND.COM PREMIERE NEW TRACK “FIRST TO FIGHT”

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CIVIL WAR (EX-SABATON), METALUNDERGROUND.COM PREMIERE NEW TRACK “FIRST TO FIGHT”

Debut full-length “The Killer Angels” out June 11 on Despotz Records

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SWEDEN – Civil War, the new symphonic power metal band from ex-Sabaton members, Rikard Sundén, Oskar Montelius, Daniel Mullback and Daniel Myhr, along with frontman, Nils Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors), and bass player, Stefan “Pizza” Eriksson (Volturyon), has teamed up with MetalUnderground.com to premiere a brand new song, “First to Fight,” from the band’s upcoming full-length debut, The Killer Angels. Check it out online here:http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=91900.

According to the band, “First to Fight” is about an elite force that, according to some, even surpasses the U.S. Navy SEALs when it comes to tough recruitment requirements. “GROM,”Grupa Reagowania Operacyjno-Manewrowego (Operational Maneuver Response Group), is a 350-man strong elite force that was formed on June 13, 1990 to protect Polish citizens from global threats.

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  1. King of the Sun
  2. First to Fight
  3. Saint Patrick’s Day
  4. Rome is Falling
  5. Sons of Avalon
  6. I Will Rule the Universe
  7. Lucifer’s Court
  8. Brother Judas
  9. My Own Worst Enemy
  10. Gettysburg
  11. March across the Belt

 

Borrowing its name from the novel by Michael Shaara about the Battle of Gettysburg, The Killer Angels will release June 11 on Despotz Records.

 

It can be pre-ordered online here: http://despotz.bigcartel.com/product/civil-war-the-killer-angels-cd.

 

The album was recorded by Jonas Kjellgren at Studio Myhrer (which is actually the bed and living room of keyboard player, Myhr), Black Lounge Studio and Peter Tägtgren’s, The Abyss, in Pärlby, Sweden.

 

Artwork comes courtesy of Polish artist, Lukasz Jaszak.

 

Following the release of The Killer Angels, Civil War will embark on a streak of festival shows in the band’s native Sweden.

 

Stay tuned for more information on Civil War and The Killer Angels.

Civil War is…

 

Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals

Rikard Sunden – Guitars

Oskar Montelius – Guitars

Daniel Myhr – Keyboard

Daniel Mullback – Drums

Stefan “Pizza” Eriksson – Bass

 

 

Civil War online…

 

www.civilwar.se

www.facebook.com/Civilwarsweden

www.despotz.se/

All That Remains Launches Fan Created Video Contest For New Song “Asking Too Much”‏

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ALL THAT REMAINS PARTNERS WITH TALENTHOUSE AND VYCLONE FOR FAN CREATED VIDEO CONTEST AND LIVE SHOOT FOR NEW SONG “ASKING TOO MUCH”

 

(New York, NY) – All That Remains has launched a fan-created music video contest for their new single, “Asking Too Much,” with creative collaboration site, Talenthouse. The contest, running through June 24th is for a fan-created music video for their new song “Asking too Much.”  All That Remains has also partnered with social video platform, Vyclone to encourage fans to film and upload All That Remains performing “Asking Too Much” during their current tour using the Vyclone app. These fan-created videos will be used online across official All That Remains websites and social outlets.
Additional prizing information and details listed here at Talenthouse: http://www.talenthouse.com/create-music-video-for-all-that-remains. Download the Vylconeapp here: http://vyclone.com/occasion/Allthatremains
All That Remains is currently on the road for a series of festival dates in May and will head to Latin America in June. ATR will join Volbeat and HIM on tour later this summer for the Rock Allegiance Tour (tour dates below). The band continues to tour in support of their 2012 release, A War You Cannot Win (Razor & Tie).
All That Remains’ second single from their new album, “Asking Too Much,” is already Top 20 at Active Rock Radio on both Media Base and BDS Charts and continues to climb.  The band’s first single, “Stand Up” spent three weeks at #1 at Active Rock Radio. This marked the band’s first ever #1 radio single and ATR’s 5th consecutive Top 10 single at the format.  A War You Cannot Win debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200 with over 24,700 units soldin its first week and has sold over 65,000 to date and is currently on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart.    ATR has sold more than 1 million units to date and 1,460,000 tracks to date.   
All That Remains Tour Dates
May 14 – Springfield, MO – Shrine Mosque+
May 15 – Lincoln, NE – Pershing Auditorium +
May 16 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena – The 105.7-The-X-Tec-E-Cig Spring Fling^
May 18 – Columbus, OH – Columbus Crew Stadium –Rock on the Range Festival^
May 20 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco*
May 21 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen*
May 22 – Memphis, TN – New Daisy Theatre*
May 24 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma Festival^
May 25 – Shreveport, LA – The Riverside Warehouse*
May 26 – San Antonio, TX – ATT Center Festival Grounds – River City RockFest^
May 27 – Broussard, LA – The Station*
May 29 – Johnson City, TN – Capones*
May 31 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero*
June 1 – Clifton Park, NY – Upstate Concert Hall*
June 2 – Providence, RI – Fete Ballroom*
August 8 – Mexico City, MX – Lunario*
August 9 – Santiago, Chile – Blondie*
August 10 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Roxy Live*
August 11 – Sao Paulo, Brazil – Carioca Club*
*Headline
^Festival
+w/Volbeat and Eye Empire
 
Rock Allegiance Tour with Volbeat and HIM
August 24 – Twin Lakes, WI – Shadow Hill Ranch Festival
August 31 – Tulsa, OK – Convention Center
September 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverick Centre
September 4 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint at the Hard Rock
September 6 – Seattle, WA –  KISW Pain in the Grass
September 19 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
September  22 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
September 27 – Boston, MA –  Tsongas Arena
September 28 – Brooklyn, NY –  Brooklyn Waterfront
 
ALL THAT REMAINS LINKS
 
A War You Cannot Win iTunes Link: http://glob.ly/33W

 

Zeb Christensen from Screaming For Silence fills us in!

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374992_545856957072_746441008_nZeb 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

SUNSET RIOT “All Class, No Trash” USA Tour 2013 – 5/4/13 THE FIRST SHOW!!!

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     It’s been almost a year since I last saw Sunset Riot. I met this OZ-some band last year and it was love at first sight. Down to earth, personable, and hard working, Dellacoma, JP, Resh, Ziggy, and Simo welcomed me as family with hugs and much love. When we saw them before the show last night it was like seeing family that lives far away and you get to see sparingly. We caught up for a moment and then the madness began.

Ziggy, Simo, the Hellion, JP, Dellacoma, Resh

Ziggy, Simo, the Hellion, JP, Dellacoma, Resh

After an introduction by my brother Charlie Owens the band took the stage and never gave it back. Whirling about the stage like dynamos Sunset Riot delivered their brand of “OZ-some” Rock N’ Roll and then some. This combination of musicians has the right chemistry for success. JP owns the right side of the stage and delivers guitar playing like the guitar gods of old.

the ever amazing JP

the ever amazing JP

Like a madman about the stage, Ziggys’ guitars provide the perfect balance to JP.

Ziggy rockin' the mic

Ziggy rockin’ the mic

Simo, who joined the band on their tour last year, is the perfect fit for Sunset Riot. His bass playing style is aggressive and solid.

Simo, you know you love him!

Simo, you know you love him!

Ahhh Resh, this guy knows his way around a drum kit. He keeps the band in perfect rhythm.

Resh keeping perfect time as usual

Resh keeping perfect time as usual

And then there’s Dellacoma, the epitome of a rockstar. Slithering around the stage like a wild animal, driving the women crazy with his sensuality. Making the crowd feel like they are part of the show, sharing his microphone with various crowd members at times, singing to various people, thoroughly bringing  the crowd into his space.

Dellacoma - front man extraordinaire

Dellacoma – front man extraordinaire

What can I say about a Sunset Riot performance? Well here’s taste, and if you wanna know more you’re gonna have to see for yourself:

     UPDATE:

     After spending most of today with the guys just hanging out I was asked by Ziggy “Why do you like Sunset Riot?” Here is my answer:

     Sunset Riot is a band that just plain makes you feel good. Sometimes when things just seem to piss me off, there is Sunset Riot playing inside my head. The songs get inside you and just fill you with good vibes. Catchy, hook laden, flowing lyrics, combined with down to earth band members, what else could a music lover ask for? A Sunset Riot show? An hour of leaving your cares at the door, hanging with family and friends, a smile from ear to ear, and that smile will stay with you for a while.

     Be sure to check out Sunset Riot “All Class, No Trash” tour dates  at: https://www.facebook.com/events/165677166908228/

     band page: https://www.facebook.com/sunsetriot

     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!

     the Hellion

Rick W. Davis – from SHOTGUN REBELLION talks OUTLAW METAL

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https://www.facebook.com/ShotgunRebellion

http://www.reverbnation.com/shotgunrebellion

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     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!

     the Hellion

8 minutes with Gabriel Gambino from THROW THE TEMPLE!

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     I just a call from Gabriel Gambino from Throw The Temple. This phone call turned into an impromptu interview. Here it is, enjoy:

 

     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!

     the Hellion

Avantasia “The Mystery of Time” out now on Nuclear Blast‏

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AVANTASIA “THE MYSTERY OF TIME” OUT NOW IN NORTH AMERICA

New masterpiece from Tobias Sammet available on Nuclear Blast

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GERMANY – The Mystery of Time, the latest release from German composer and vocalist Tobias Sammet’s, Avantasia, is out now in North America on Nuclear Blast Records. Featuring a 60-piece-symphonic-orchestra, the German Filmorchestra Babelsberg (Rammstein, Celine Dion, Bryan Adams) and guest appearances by Biff Byford (Saxon), Michael Kiske (Unisonic, ex-Helloween), Joe Lynn Turner (ex-Rainbow, ex-Deep Purple), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Ronnie Atkins (Pretty Maids), Bruce Kulick (ex-Kiss, ex-Meat Loaf), Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon), Bob Catley (Magnum), Russell Gilbrook (Uriah Heep) and more, The Mystery of Time can be purchased online through the Nuclear Blast web-store: http://smarturl.it/AvaMysTi and Amazon.com: http://smarturl.it/avmytiamz, or digitally via iTunes: http://bit.ly/avamotit.

 

While Sammet has sold more than 3 million discs worldwide, The Mystery of Time easily set Avantasia sales records when it released in Germany earlier this month; it sold more than twice as many copies as any previous Avantasia album in the first week of its release, while rocketing straight to #2 on the official German Mediacontrol album charts. The record also cracked the Top 10 in Finland, Sweden and England.

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1.) Spectres

2.) The Watchmakers’ Dream

3.) Black Orchid

4.) Where Clock Hands Freeze

5.) Sleepwalking

6.) Savior in the Clockwork

7.) Invoke the Machine

8.) What’s Left of Me

9.) Dweller in a Dream

10.) The Great Mystery

 

Check out the music video for “Sleepwalking” on YouTube at:http://smarturl.it/SleepwalkingVideo, as well as a lyric video for “Invoke the Machine” at:http://youtu.be/WfQEclxbQrs.

 

Stay tuned for more information on Avantasia and The Mystery of Time.

Avantasia online…

 

www.facebook.com/avantasia

www.nuclearblast.de/avantasia

www.tobiassammet.com

 

 

Additional Avantasia multimedia…

 

The Mystery of Time Album Trailer: http://youtu.be/JTq8Q94eLDk

The Mystery of Time Studio Reports: http://youtu.be/k8tFi-8zyUk

“Invoke the Machine” Lyric Video: http://youtu.be/WfQEclxbQrs

 

Tobias Sammet talks about his guests:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=OdsSoPjqYTY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WdhVXZ20irc

 

The Sword Premiere New “Cloak Of Feathers” Video Exclusively On VEVO

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ImageProxyTHE SWORD PREMIERE NEW “CLOAK OF FEATHERS” VIDEO EXCLUSIVELY ON VEVO

In conjunction with their forthcoming tour supporting Clutch (starting this Wednesday May 1stin Richmond, VA), The Sword today release their new video, “Cloak Of Feathers.” The video, directed by Rich Ragsdale, is the second clip from The Sword’s fourth album,Apocryphon (Razor & Tie).  To view “Cloak Of Feathers”, click here VEVO(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyJR5sGEdaM).

The Sword Tour Dates With Clutch
5/1/13                 Richmond, VA                                  The National
5/2/13                 New York, NY                                   Terminal 5
5/3/13                 Clifton Park, NY                               Upstate Concert Hall
5/4/13                 Portland, ME                                     State Theatre
5/5/13                 Boston, MA                                        House of Blues Boston
5/7/13                 Charlotte, NC                                     Amos’ Southend
5/9/13                 St Petersburg                                     State Theatre
5/10/13              Fort Lauderdale, FL                           Revolution Live
5/11/13              Orlando, FL                                        House of Blues Orlando
5/12/13              Pensacola, FL                                    Vinyl Music Hall
5/14/13              New Orleans, LA                               House of Blues New Orleans
5/15/13              Atlanta, GA                                         Center Stage Theatre
5/17/13              Philadelphia, PA                                 The Electric Factory
5/18/13              Columbus, OH                                   Rock on the Range Festival*
5/19/13              Indianapolis, IN                                 The Vogue
5/21/13              Milwaukee, WI                                   Turner Hall Ballroom
5/22/13              Fargo, ND                                           The Venue
5/23/13              Lincoln, NE                                        Bourbon Theater
5/24/13              Pryor, OK                                           Rocklahoma Festival*
5/25/13              Houston, TX                                      House of Blues Houston
5/26/13              San Antonio, TX                               River City Rock Festival*
*Festivals

For all information on The Sword, go to:

Rob Traynor gives us the lowdown on Black Water Rising

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Rob Traynor-Vocals/Guitar
Dennis Kimak-Guitar
Mike Meselsohn-Drums
Oddie Mclaughlin-Bass

The first time I heard the track “Brother Go On” by Black Water Rising it stopped me in my tracks. Groovin’ with a heavy vibe it was something special. After searching around for the record, to no avail in the stores, I ordered it online and was completely satisfied. Heavy with killer riffs, powerful lyrics it kept my attention with every song. Here we are years later and there is an impending new release from Black Water Rising and, I nailed an interview with vocalist/guitarist/founder Rob Traynor.

2102_1084084425275_8625_n     Before you listen to the interview, Which includes the new track “Show No Mercy”, watch the video which started it all for me “Brother Go On”:

     Be sure and check them out at : http://www.blackwaterrising.com/ and on facebook : https://www.facebook.com/pages/Black-Water-Rising/14816181590?fref=ts

     Now, sit back, open a cold beverage, and enjoy getting to know Rob:

     it’s loud, it’s dirty, it’s ROCK N’ ROLL!

     the Hellion

Orchid launches “Wizard of War” music video, “The Mouths Of Madness” album stream

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ORCHID LAUNCHES “WIZARD OF WAR” MUSIC VIDEO, “THE MOUTHS OF MADNESS” ALBUM STREAM

“The Mouths Of Madness” out May 14 on Nuclear Blast

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco, Calif. doom rocker, Orchid, has released the official music video for “Wizard of War,” the first single off the band’s upcoming masterpiece The Mouths Of Madness, out May 14 on Nuclear Blast. Check out the video on YouTube at: http://youtu.be/VA_Q8ci7bag.

 

Furthermore, Britain’s Metal Hammer has made the entire The Mouths Of Madnessalbum available for streaming at: http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/orchid-exclusive-album-stream-the-mouths-of-madness.

 

Fans can pre-order The Mouths Of Madness on CD and vinyl via the Nuclear Blast web-store at: http://smarturl.it/Orchid.

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09. See You on the Other Side

Carrying the 70’s-doom-hard-rock vibe to a new level of intensity and adding new facets to the work of art, Orchid has succeeded in staying true to its roots while refining its trademark sound at the same time.

 

The Mouths Of Madness instrumental recordings, split into two separate sessions, were done in Hyde Street Studios, San Francisco, Calif. (Dead Kennedys, Mr. Bungle, Joe Satriani, Exodus) as well as in Laughing Tiger Studios, San Rafael, Calif. (Santana, Sammy Hagar), before long-time producer and engineer Will Storkson and his home studio came into play, where the vocals were tracked.

 

The Mouths Of Madness was mastered by Richard Whittaker, who also took care of the latest Black Sabbath and Thin Lizzy rereleases/analogue transfers. The legendary producer had this to say: “I’ve been a huge fan of Orchid since I first heard their debut EP back in 2009, and they’ve certainly come a long way since then. So, as you can imagine, to be asked to work with Orchid on their records was an honor and a pleasure.

“The Mouths Of Madness is such a well-crafted and awe inspiring album. Sonically, it’s 1974 meets 2013 which, for me, takes the Sabath/Pentagram vibe to a whole new level.”

 

As an appetizer for The Mouths Of Madness, Orchid recently released the exclusive 10″ vinyl EP. ‘Wizard Of War,’ containing a brand new track, a rare bonus track as well as one song off the band’s stunning debut album Capricorn. The EP can also be purchased via the above link.

 

Stay tuned for more information on Orchid and The Mouths Of Madness.

Orchid online…

 

http://www.OrchidSF.com

http://www.facebook.com/orchidsf
http://orchid.bandcamp.com/
http://www.youtube.com/OrchidSF

Also check out…

Under The Influence w/ Carter Kennedy: http://youtu.be/8ylnfdi8aEM
Under The Influence w/ Mark Thomas Baker: http://youtu.be/AJs2UvN6yiE

Under The Influence w/ Keith Nickel: http://youtu.be/Wn_rn9xLEbQ

Album trailer 1: http://youtu.be/zNslhPDg_Jg

Album trailer 2: http://youtu.be/fPZpjCemApY

“Wizard Of War” lyric video: http://youtu.be/K0nFQxXmmx4
“Capricorn” music video: http://youtu.be/hTygdeTwZ9U

 

Orchid is…

 

Theo Mindell – Vocals
Carter Kennedy – Drums
Mark Thomas Baker – Guitar
Keith Nickel – Bass