Prosthetic to release Record Store Day edition of LAMB OF GOD debut

To celebrate Record Store Day on April 20th, Prosthetic Records will release a special gray marble vinyl re-pressing of LAMB OF GOD's groundbreaking 2000 release, "New American Gospel." Limited to 500 copies, the Record Store Day edition will feature the remastered "2006 versions" of the album's original track listing. All proceeds will go toward the Justice Now defense fund for vocalist Randy Blythe, who -- despite being exonerated earlier this year -- still faces substantial legal bills in the wake of his recent trial in the Czech Republic. You can also make a donation to Justice Now directly by clicking here. 

Produced and engineered by Steve Austin (Today Is The Day), "New American Gospel" -- the band's Prosthetic debut, and their first release under the LAMB OF GOD moniker -- is a "groove metal" landmark, and an important step in the band's ascent to the top of the "New Wave of American Heavy Metal" scene. Praised by Revolver as one of the "69 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums of All Time" and by MetalSucks as one of the "21 Best Metal Albums of the 21st Century...So Far," the album has sold more than 100,000 copies in the U.S. alone. 
For a list of participating retail outlets, visit www.recordstoreday.com.

DEW-SCENTED RELEASE NEW TRACK FROM UPCOMING ANNIVERSARY RELEASE

DEW-SCENTED celebrates 20 years of deadly thrash metal with their upcoming anniversary release, "Insurgent," due May 28 via Prosthetic Records in North America and available now for pre-order. "Insurgent" features a mix of new originals, live tracks and rare covers -- 19 songs and 76 minutes in all. One brand new track, "Confronting Entropy," is now available for streaming on Soundcloud HERE.

The cover art for "Insurgent," seen above, was completed by Björn Gooßes (Killustrations.net). The complete track listing is as follows:

1. Confronting Entropy (5:36)
2. Guided By The Dead Light (5:19)
3. Sadistic Sinner (4:54) * Originally by Incubus (Brazil)
4. Sworn To Obey (Live 2012) (4:05)
5. Turn To Ash (Live 2012) (3:02)
6. Soul Poison (Live 2012) (3:58)
7. Storm Within (Live 2012) (4:02)
8. Cities Of The Dead (Live 2012) (4:44)
9. Never To Return (Live 2012) (4:13)
10. Acts Of Rage (Live 2012) (4:21)
11. In Dying Mode (4:20)
12. Steady Decline (4:32) * Originally by Prong
13. No Spiritual Surrender (2:48) * Originally by Inside Out
14. Good Day For A Hanging (4:28) * Originally by Wasted Youth
15. The Storm (3:23) * Originally by Judge
16. Recall The Pain (1:06)
17. The Death Of Common Sense (3:44)
18. Slaughterhouse (4:31) * Originally by Powermad
19. Superstar Destroyer (2:55) * Originally by Genocide Superstars
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1-3: new songs, 2013
4-10: live songs, 2012
11-15: Recorded during the “Icarus” sessions, 2012
16-19: Recorded during the “Invocation” sessions, 2010

Currently on tour throughout Europe with thrash legends Testament, DEW-SCENTED will appear on several high profile festivals in the coming months in addition to participating in the Full Metal Cruise alongside acts such as Doro, Kreator and Sabaton.

See DEW-SCENTED live:
3/26 Prague, CR- Nova Chmelnice #
3/27 Krakow, PL – Studio Clun #
3/28 Berlin, DE – Huxley’s Neue Welt #
3/30 Chaulnes, FR – Chaulnes Metalfest 2013
3/31 Paris,FR - La Machine #
4/5 Paderborn, DE – Metal Inferno Festival @ Kulturwerkstatt
4/6 Neuss, DE – Battles Festival @ Pier 1
4/7 Den Haag, NL – Trojan Metal Fest
5/5-5/12 Hamburg, DE – Full Metal Cruise 2013
6/7 Hauptmannsgrunn, DE – Chronical Moshers Open Air
7/25 Munich, DE – Backstage Halle – Free & Easy Festival
7/26 Magdeburg, DE – Rock Unter Den Eichen Open Air
7/27 Obersinn, DE – Eisenwahn Festival
8/1 – 8/3 Wacken,DE – Wacken Open Air 2013
# with Testament

SEPTICFLESH announce signing to PROSTHETIC RECORDS; Headline “CONQUERORS OF THE WORLD” tour in N. America

PROSTHETIC RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Greek symphonic death metal quartet , SEPTICFLESH, whose eight albums and performances on tour alongside the likes of Cradle of Filth, Amon Amarth, Gorgoroth, Satyricon, Children of Bodom and more have earned the group international acclaim.

The band commented: "We are very excited to have signed a new North American deal with Prosthetic Records; we feel we have made the right choice with a label that could give us the right attention for the American market, we plan on striking hard with our next album!"

SEPTICFLESH are also excited to announce that they will be coming over to North America later this year to headline what will be the first “CONQUERORS OF THE WORLD” tour. More details on the tour, including dates and the rest of the lineup will be coming shortly!

Until then, the band can be seen taking part in the Metalfest Open Air European festival tour alongside the likes of Megadeth, Kreator, Behemoth and more.

You can see SEPTICFLESH on this year's Metalfest Open Air:
May 31, 2012 - Mining, Austria
June 1, 2012 - Dessau, East Germany
June 2, 2012 - Jaworzno, Poland
June 4,2012 CR - Zadar, Croatia
June 6,2012 IT - Monza, Italy
June 8,2012 DE - St. Goarshausen, West Germany @ Open Air Stage Loreley
June 9,2012 CZ - Plzen, Czech Republic
June 10,2012 CH - Pratteln, Switzerland

SEPTICFLESH’s latest album, the critically acclaimed, “The Great Mass", was released in April 2011 by the French label, Season of Mist and was produced by Peter Tägtgren (Immortal, Hypocrisy). This album, which featured a full orchestra and choir, captured the band much attention including placement on several “Album of the Year” lists from notable publications worldwide. The current lineup consists of Seth Siro Anton (Bass/ Vocals), Sotiris Anunnaki V (Guitars/Clean Vocals), Christos Antoniou (Guitars/Orchestral), and Fotis Benardo (drums).

PRIMITIVE WEAPONS Sign to PROSTHETIC RECORDS

PROSTHETIC RECORDS has signed New York City based PRIMITIVE WEAPONS. The spacey, doom infused band's debut album, which was recorded at Wild Arctic Studios with Dean Baltolunis, whose previous credits include American Nightmare, Goes Cube, and The Hold Steady, will see a release this spring. The band previously released a 7" on Shinebox Recordings, produced by Alex Newport.

Look for the band touring around, and appearing at, South By Southwest in March.

For more info, check out the band's facebook page: Facebook.com/PrimitiveWeapons

ANIMALS AS LEADERS' Vinyl Delayed a Week, Pre-orders Shipping Monday

The vinyl version of ANIMALS AS LEADERS' self titled debut, will now hit the streets on June 28^th, a week later than originally scheduled. Pre-orders will begin shipping this Monday, June 20^th. The 180-gram double-LP set, which includes the song "Wave of Babies" (previously an iTunes exclusive) as a bonus track, comes in a high-quality Stoughton gatefold jacket with enhanced album artwork that includes 3D imagery and custom AAL 3D glasses! The set is available on black and a green/yellow swirl and is limited to 1000 pieces total. There is also be a brand new, exclusive T-shirt available on its own or in a bundle with the LPs. The LP can still be ordered through PROSTHETIC's WEBSTORE.

The progressive instrumental act is currently recording their second album for Prosthetic, which should see a release later in the year. They will be embarking on their first headlining tour next month, along with label-mates, LAST CHANCE TO REASON and others. Then, the band will be touring Europe for the first time, supporting BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, and doing selected dates with the legendary DEFTONES. 

TRAP THEM To Premiere New Track A Day This Week

Second Pressing of Darker Handcraft LP Announced

TRAP THEM are premiering a track a day from their Prosthetic Records' debut, "Darker Handcraft," this week on various sites. Today, the song, "Slumcult and Gather," can be heard exclusively on Decibel's website, here: http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-trap-them-slumcult-and-gather/ Be sure to check the band's and label's Twitter pages every day to find the rest!

 "Darker Handcraft'" will be released in North America tomorrow, March 1^st on vinyl, and March 15^th on CD and digital. Due to popular demand, the vinyl is currently being repressed on black, a transparent green and on a red and yellow mixed wax; the green and red/yellow mix are limited to 100 copies each. Pre-order is up now and LPs will be shipping in mid-March. Be sure to order now, as the first pressing went quickly! CDs and exclusive TRAP THEM T shirts are also available, all at the official Prosthetic Webshop.

TRAP THEM recorded "Darker Handcraft" at Godcity Studio with Kurt Ballou (Converge, Disfear, Black Breath). The album artwork and layout was done by Justin Bartlett (Sunn 0))), The Funeral Pyre).  

Brooklyn Vegan commented on the album: "Trap Them have crafted the first must-hear record of 2011, and possibly their best LP to date. Highly, highly recommended."

TRAP THEM will be touring down to South By Southwet starting next week with The Red Chord and Gaza, and will then be heading to Europe in April with Rotten Sound, Gaza, the Kandidate and Haust.

3/9        Boston, MA- Great Scott %
3/10      Providence, RI- Club Hell %
3/11      Hackensack, NJ- School of Rock %
3/12      Baltimore, MD- Talking Head %
3/13      West Springfield, VA- Jaxx %
3/14      Greensboro, NC- Greene St. Club %
3/15      Johnson City, TN- The Hideaway %
3/16      Nashville, TN- Exit/In %
3/17      Austin, TX- Emo's, Full Metal Texas
3/18      Austin, TX- Emo's Annex, NE Metal and Hardcore Fest Invades Austin Pt2 %
3/18      Austin, TX- ND at 501 Studios, Power of the Riff
3/19      Austin, TX- Scoot Inn, Thrasher Deathmatch
3/20      Little Rock, AR- Downtown Music %
4/1        Karlsruhe, Germany - Stadtmitte #
4/2        Koln, Germany - Underground #
4/3        Rosswein, Germany - Juha #
4/4        Prague, Czech Rep. - Exit Chmelnice #
4/5        Bratislava, Slovakia - Randal #
4/6        Munchen, Germany - Feierwerk Kranhalle #
4/7        Salzburg, Austria - Rockhouse #
4/8        Mezzago, Italy - Bloom #
4/9        Rome, Italy - Init #
4/10      Zurich, Switzerland - Dynamo Werk 21 #
4/11      Paris, France - Glazart #
4/12      London, UK - Underworld #
4/13      Plymouth, UK - White Rabbit #
4/14      Colchester, UK - Arts Centre #
4/15      Tilburg, Holland - Roadburn Festival
4/15      Antwerpen, Belgium - Trix #
4/16      Sneek, Holland - Bolwerk #
4/17      Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang #
4/18      Lyngby, Denmark - Templet #
4/19      Gothenburg, Sweden - Henriksberg #
4/21      Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser Slussen #
4/22      Turku, Finland - Klubi #
4/23      Jyvaskyla, Finland - Lutakko #
4/24      Helsinki, Finland - Nosturi #
% w/ The Red Chord, Gaza
# w/ Rotten Sound, Gaza, The Kandidate, Haust 

TRAP THEM's sound combines elements of old school Swedish death metal, punk, and d-beat and take influence from bands such as Entombed, Black Flag, Nasum and Tragedy. The band has toured with the likes of Napalm Death, Disfear, Skeletonwitch, Victims, Rotten Sound, Toxic Holocaust and Every Time I Die, among others, and played the Scion Rock Fest, Maryland Deathfest and the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. The band has previously released two full-lengths and several 7-inches and EPs between Southern Lord, Deathwish Inc and Trash Art. 

NEURAXIS Post Guitar Demo Video

New Album, "Asylon," Out Now

  

Canadian tech death metal act, NEURAXIS, have posted a video, featuring guitarist Rob Milley, demonstrating some of the guitar parts from their new album, "Asylon," which was released last Tuesday in  North America. Check out the footage now, exclusively at prostheticrecords.com

"Asylon" can  be ordered at Prosthetic Records' webstore, now or from Itunes US and Itunes Canada The band play a hometown show tonight in Montreal, on their tour with death metal masters Deicide.  They will be out supporting legendary extreme metal act, Sepultura, in April and May.  

"Asylon" was recorded at Wildsound Studio with producer Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony, The Agonist). The cover art was created by artist Dennis Sibeijn of Damnengine Artwork, who worked with the band on their previous album, "The Thin Line Between," as well with Job For A Cowboy, Chimaira and more.

See NEURAXIS on the following dates:  

2/23      Montreal, QUE - Cafe Campus *
2/24      London, ONT - Music Hall *
2/25      Toronto, ONT -  Opera House *
2/26      Chicago, IL - Reggie Rock Club *
2/27      Detroit, MI - Blondie's *
2/28      Louisville, KY - Headliner's Music Hall *
3/1        Tulsa, OK - Marquee *
3/2        Denver, CO -  Bluebird Theater *
3/4        Seattle, WA - El Corazon *
3/5        Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre *
3/7       Las Vegas, NV - Cheyenne Saloon *
3/8        Los Angeles, CA - Key Club *
3/9/       San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick *
3/10      Tempe, AZ - Clubhouse *  

3/11      Amirillo, TX - The War Legion Underground #

3/12      Ft Worth, TX - Rail Club #
3/13      Houston, TX - Numbers #
3/15      Tampa, FL - Brass Mug #
3/16      Nashville, TN - The Muse(2nd show) #
3/17      Newport News, VA - Budda's Place #
3/18      Trenton, NJ - Championship Bar and Grill #
3/19      Manchester, NH - Rocko's #
3/20      Buffalo, NY- Broadway Joe's #
3/21      Cleveland, OH- Pirate's Cove #
3/22      Detroit, MI- Blondie's #
4/18      Toronto, ON - Opera House $
4/19      Quebec , QC - Imperial $
4/20      Montreal, QC - Club Soda $
4/21      Ottawa, ON - Mavericks $
4/22      Worcester, MA - Palladium $
4/23      Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom $
4/24      Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero $
4/25      New York, NY - The Gramercy Theater $
4/26      Charlotte, NC - The Tremont Hall $
4/27      Orlando, FL - The Club At Firestone $
4/28      Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Culture Room $
4/29      Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade $
5/01      Tyler, TX - Clicks $
5/02      Houston, TX - Scout Bar $
5/03      Dallas, TX - Trees $
5/04      Oklahoma City, OK - Conservatory $
5/05      Lubbock, TX - Jake's $
5/06      Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater $
5/07      Tempe, AZ - Clubhouse $
5/08      Tucson, AZ - Club DV8 $
5/09      San Diego, CA - House Of Blues $
5/10       Reno, NV - Knitting Factory $
5/11       San Francisco, CA - The Grand Ballroom $
5/12       Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater $
5/13       Seattle, WA - El Corazon $
5/14       Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory $
5/16       Englewood, CO - Gothic Theater $
5/17       Wichita, KS - The OZ Café $
5/18       St Paul, MN - Station 4 $
5/19       Chicago, IL - Reggie Rock Club $
5/20       Detroit, MI - Blondie's $
5/21       Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall $
5/22       Cleveland, OH - Peabody's $
5/23       Louisville, KY - Expo Five ^
5/24       Milwaukee, WI - Rave ^
5/26       Winnipeg, MB - The Zoo ^
5/27       Regina, SK - The Exchange ^
5/28       Calgary, AB - Dickens ^
5/29       Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room ^
5/30      Prince George, BC - Third ^
5/31       Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater ^  

# w/ Blackguard, Gigan
* w/ Deicide, Belphegor, Pathology, Blackguard
$ w/ Sepultura, Belphegor, Hate, Keep Of Kalessin, Bonded By Blood  

^ w/ Sepultura, Nevermore, Hate, Keep Of Kalessin, Bonded By Blood

The technical death metal outfit was founded in 1994 and has done time on the road with bands such as Cannibal Corpse, Despised Icon, The Faceless and took part in the 2008 Canadian Summer Slaughter Tour, with Necrophagist, Dying Fetus, Beneath the Massacre and more.