THE AGONIST to kick off North American tour this week with DANZIG and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY

Extreme metallers THE AGONIST will be hitting the road this week with DANZIG, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, and more in support of their recently released new album, Prisoners! Check the dates below to see when THE AGONIST will be coming to a city near you.


THE AGONIST tour dates

4/13--The Level--Kelowna, BC
4/14--Studio Seven--Seattle, WA
4/17--House of Blues--Las Vegas, NV **
4/19--Ogden Theater--Denver, CO **
4/20--Sunshine Theater--Albuquerque, NM **
4/22--Stubbs BBQ--Austin, TX **
4/23--Concrete Street--Corpus Christi, TX **
4/24--Palladium--Dallas, TX **
4/26--Marquee Theater--Phoenix, AZ **
4/27--Fox Theater--Pomona, CA **
4/28--Ventura Theater--Ventura, CA **
5/1--Chameleon Room--Oklahoma City, OK
5/2--The Riot Room--Kansas City, MO
5/3--Smith's Downtown--Mishawaka, IN
5/4--Club Envy--Muskegon, MI

5/5--Mojoe's--Joliet, IL
5/6--Broadway Joe's--Buffalo, NY
5/7--WreckRoom--Toronto, ON
5/17--Resto-Bar Le Top Shot--Lachute, QC
5/18--K-Baret (Maison des Musiciens)--Jonquiere, QC
7/13--A2 Fest--Ann Harbor, MI
7/15--Vaudeville Mews--Des Moines, IA
7/16--RSR Stage--Madison, WI
7/17--Diamond Pub & Billiards--Louisville, KY
7/18--Headliners Middle Room--Toledo, OH
7/19--Rock the Farm Fest--St. Paris, OH
7/20--Tammany Hall--New York, NY
7/21--Upland Theatre--Utica, NY
7/22--Montage Music Hall--Rochester, NY

**=with DANZIG and CORROSION OF CONFORMITY


If you still haven't heard Prisoners, watch the video for the album track "Panophobia." 

The album is available for purchase at iTunes here and CM Distro here.

Killswitch Engage Summer Tour In Support Of Disarm The Descent

Grammy-nominated, Massachusetts-based hard rockers Killswitch Engage –singer Jesse Leach, guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz, bassist Mike D'Antonio, guitarist Joel Stroetzel and drummer Justin Foley- have announced their first headline tour in support of their just-released new album Disarm the Descent, which enjoyed an astounding first week in stores, debuting at #7 on the Billboard Top 200 and at #1 on both the Rock Albums Chart and the Hard Music Chart.

Joining Killswitch Engage on this tour will be their longtime friends from San Diego in As I Lay Dying. Ohio will also be well-represented on this tour, with Miss May I and Affiance rounding out the bill.

Tickets go on sale on April 12 or April 13, depending on the market.


"Everyone in the Killswitch family is excited to get out on our first U.S. headlining tour in support of our new record," Leach said. "We are hitting some great cities and have a great mix of songs from every era of Killswitch as well as of course a handful of new ones."


Leach continued, "We look forward to sharing this tour with our old friends and brothers in metal As I Lay Dying. I personally have never had the chance to tour with them and I am looking forward to having such a quality band out with us to give this tour even more fire! We will also be joined by a talented and up-and-coming band Miss May I and a new band we're all excited to see live called Affiance. Thanks to all the U.S. fans for your support! Our live show will be full-on energy with all of us ready to take this to a whole new level."

Bassist Mike D. concurred, saying, "We are super excited to be back out with our good buds in As I Lay Dying! They are some of our favorite dudes to hang with on the road, so assumptions are high that utter chaos shall ensue. There will be so much metal riffage -- you could build your own Carnival Cruse Ship. That's right, 'CHUGGA CHUGGA Paralysis' is surely imminent."
With that kind of enthusiasm and excitement, you'd be ill-advised to miss this tour!



TOUR DATES:

May 30 Oklahoma City | Diamond Ballroom
May 31 Austin, TX | Stubbs BBQ
June 1 Houston, TX | | House of Blues
June 3 Orlando, FL | House of Blues
June 4 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

June 6 Richmond, VA | The National
June 7 Syracuse, NY | F Shed at The Market
June 8 Hampton Beach, NH | Hampton Beach Casino
June 9 Philadelphia, PA | Trocadero

June 11 New York, NY | Best Buy Theater
June 12 Silver Spring, MD | Fillmore

June 14 Montebello, QC | Montebello Marina/D-Tox Rockfest
June 15 Guelph, ON | Guelph Concert Theater
June 16 Grand Rapids, MI | Intersection
June 17 Cincinnati, OH | Bogarts
June 18 Sauget, IL | Pops

June 20 Denver, CO | Summit 

June 21 Salt Lake City, UT | Salt Air
June 22 Las Vegas, NV | House of Blues
June 23 Phoenix, AZ | Marquee
June 25 San Francisco, CA | Regency Grand
June 27 Vancouver, BC | Commodore
June 28 Spokane, WA | Knitting Factory
June 29 Billings, MT | Shrine Auditorium

July 1 Fargo, ND | The Venue
July 2 Omaha, NE | Sokol Auditorium
July 3 Wichita, KS | Cottilion

July 5 Milwaukee, WI | Rave
July 6 Cleveland, OH | House of Blues
July 7 Detroit, MI | Crofoot
July 8 Joliet, IL | Mojoes


Watch the video for first single "In Due Time"

ANTHRAX ANNOUNCES SHADOWS FALL GUITARIST JON DONAIS TO FILL IN ON UPCOMING TOUR DATES

Grammy-nominated rockers Anthrax - Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Frank Bello and Joey Belladonna - have announced that Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donais will step in for the departing Rob Caggiano. Donais will temporarily fill in for Anthrax's upcoming tour dates in India, the series of Soundwave Festival shows in Australia, and the North American Metal Alliance Tour (dates below).

"Jon is a bro and he's also a total f**king ripper," said Scott Ian. "I've worked with him twice before on side projects and he tears it up. I'm excited to have him on my right burning up the stage with Anthrax. 13's gonna be a good year."

"I grew up on Anthrax, they're the thrash scene, they're one of The Big Four, I'd be crazy to not want to play with them," said Donais. "Initially, Rob called and told me he was leaving the band, and asked if I'd be interested in filling in. Then Scott called me and everything fell into place. Rob and I are using Skype to work on solos and other guitar parts, so he's being great. I also have to give special thanks to my band - Brian, Matt, Jason and Ed - who have been incredibly supportive and encouraged me to do this."


Dates for Anthrax's upcoming concerts with Jon Donais on guitar are as follows:

(India)
FEBRUARY
16 Fly Festival, Delhi (with Limp Bizkit, Mastodon)
17 Fly Festival, Bangalore (with Limp Bizkit, Mastodon)


(Australia - all dates with Metallica, Slayer, Linkin Park, more)
FEBRUARY
23 Soundwave Festival 2013, Brisbane
24 Soundwave Festival 2013, Sydney


MARCH
 1 Soundwave Festival 2013, Melbourne
 2 Soundwave Festival 2013, Adelaide
 4 Soundwave Festival 2013, Perth


(Metal Alliance Tour/North America - all dates with Exodus, High on Fire, Municipal Waste, Holy Grail)

MARCH
22 House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
23 House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV
24 Marquee, Tempe, AZ
25 House of Blues, San Diego, CA
27 House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
28 Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA
29 Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR
30 Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC CANADA
31 Showbox SODO, Seattle, WA


APRIL
 2 Summit Music Hall, Denver, CO
 4 First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
 5 House of Blues, Chicago, IL
 6 The Fillmore, Detroit, MI
 7 Bogart's, Cincinnati, OH
 9 House of Blues, Dallas, TX
10 House of Blues, Houston, TX
12 House of Blues, Orlando, FL
13 Tremont Music Hall, Charlotte, NC
14 Fillmore, Silver Spring, MD
16 House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
18 Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA
20 Irving Plaza, New York, NY

LONG DISTANCE CALLING Releases New Song as Free Download

LONG DISTANCE CALLING has released a free download of their new song, "Ductus." This is the first track to be revealed from their upcoming album, THE FLOOD INSIDE. To download the track, all fans have to do is go here and enter their email address. While half of the album features new vocalist Martin "Marsen" Fischer (Pigeon Toe, ex-Fear My Thoughts), "Ductus" is a full instrumental track that showcases the epic feel for which LONG DISTANCE CALLING is known for. Fans should stay tuned as the band will be releasing the first new track with vocals in the very near future.

THE FLOOD INSIDE will be released on March 5, 2013 in North America as a digital only release via Superball Music. The album will be out March 1, 2013 in Germany/Austria/Switzerland and March 4, 2013 in Europe.

In support of the album, LONG DISTANCE CALLING will embark on the European "The Flood Inside" Tour 2013. A list of dates can be seen below.

An evening with LONG DISTANCE CALLING Dates:
15.02.2013 (D) Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal
16.02.2013 (NL) Helmond - Poppodium Lakei


THE FLOOD INSIDE TOUR 2013:
01.03.2013 (D) Münster - Sputnikhalle
02.03.2013 (D) Hamburg - Klubsen
03.03.2013 (D) Berlin - Festsaal Kreuzberg
04.03.2013 (D) München - Backstage
05.03.2013 (D) Karlsruhe - Substage
06.03.2013 (D) Köln - Essigfabrik
07.03.2013 (D) Leipzig - Conne Island
08.03.2013 (CZ) Prague - Hoodoo
09.03.2013 (HU) Budapest - Dürer Kert
10.03.2013 (AT) Wien - Arena
11.03.2013 (I) Milan - Lo Fi Club
12.03.2013 (CH) Aarau - Kiff
13.03.2013 (CH) Geneve - L'usine (Kab)
14.03.2013 (LU) Esch/Alzette - Kulturfabrik
15.03.2013 (F) Paris - Nouveau Casino
17.03.2013 (B) Brussels - Magasin 4
19.03.2013 (UK) Nottingham - Rock City Basement
20.03.2013 (UK) Glasgow - Ivory Blacks
21.03.2013 (UK) Manchester - NQ Live
22.03.2013 (UK) London - Underworld
23.03.2013 (NL) Rotterdam - Baroeg

ABORTED posts new lyric video for "Vermicular, Obscene, Obese" online; kicks off European tour next week

Goremasters ABORTED are heading out on tour with VADER this month, and fans can expect the band to play a ton of old and new classics! To celebrate this upcoming European tour, ABORTED has now launched a new lyric video for "Vermicular, Obscene, Obese" on Terrorizer.com (UK). ABORTED vocalist and leading force, Sven De Caluwe, explains the meaning of the track: "Eating carbs is bad mmmkay? So yeah we have this new lyric video up for 'Vermicular, Obscene, Obese'...Which isn't really about carbs, unless you count corpses as carbs, or grannies, or trannies, or something...It's also absolutely not about mass consumerism and other social points of view since we are as brain dead as our music, so go check out the funky stuff from the funky bunch, and enjoy!"

Check out the new clip here:
http://www.terrorizer.com/2013/01/10/aborted-premier-new-video/


ABORTED will be touring in support of their latest album, Global Flatline, which can be purchased on iTunes and CM Distro. See below for all upcoming tour dates.


ABORTED tour dates feat. VADER

17.01.2013 (GER) Berlin / K17
18.01.2013 (GER) Jena / F-Haus
19.01.2013 (GER) Essen / Turock
20.01.2013 (HOL) Groningen / Vera
21.01.3013 (GER) Hamburg / Markthalle
22.01.2013 (HOL) Helmond / Lakei
23.01.2013 (GER) Kassel / The Fiasko
24.01.2013 (BEL) Leffinge / Devil's Corner
25.01.2013 (FR) Reims / La Cartonnerie
26.01.2013 (CH) Zurich / Alte Kaserne
27.01.2013 (ITA) Travagliato/Brescia / Circolo Colony
29.01.2013 (SLO) Ljubljana / Gala Hala
30.01.2013 (A )Vienna / Escape Metalcorner
31.01.2013 (GER) Ingolstadt / Eventhalle Wespark
01.02.2013 (CH) Lausanne / Les Docks
02.02.2013 (FR) Paris-Vaurel / Le Forum
03.02.2013 (UK) Plymouth / White Rabbit
04.02.2013 (UK) Bristol / The Fleece
05.02.2013 (UK) Glasgow / Ivory Blacks
06.02.2013 (IRE) Dublin / Button Factory
07.02.2013 (UK) Manchester / NQ Live
08.02.2013 (UK) London / Underworld
09.02.2013 (HOL) Rotterdam / Baroeg
10.02.2013 (HOL) Alkmaar / Victorie


Recorded, mixed, and mastered by the renowned Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, PESTILENCE, HATESPHERE) at Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark, ABORTED's recently released Global Flatline has received rave reviews from the press since it was unleashed upon North America last year.

DYING FETUS to Premiere New Video Next Week!

Death Metal powerhouse DYING FETUS have completed work on a new video for the song "Second Skin". The video will be exclusively premiered by Bloody Disgusting this coming Tuesday January 15th. In the meantime, the band has released a trailer for the video, which can be viewed HERE.

DYING FETUS will be hitting the road in in January of 2013 alongside Hatebreed, Shadows Fall and The Contortionist as part of "The Divinity of Purpose Tour". The tour will kick off January 26th in Flint, MI and will wrap up February 17th in Amityville, NY.

DYING FETUS released their latest album Reign Supreme in 2011 on Relapse Records. The album is streaming in its entirety on their Bandcamp Page.

Reign Supreme is available for purchase from the Relapse store HERE and digitally on iTunes.

For updates on DYING FETUS visit their Facebook page.

DYING FETUS with Hatebreed and Shadows Fall
1/26/13: Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
1/27/13: Joliet, IL @ Mojoe's
1/28/13: Omaha, NE @ Sokol Auditorium
1/30/13: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
1/31/13: Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater
2/1/13: West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy
2/2/13: Chico, CA @ Senator Theater
2/3/13: Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
2/5/13: Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
2/6/13: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion
2/7/13: Sauget, IL @ Pop's
2/8/13: Lexington, KY @ Buster's
2/9/13: Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
2/11/13: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
2/12/13: Jacksonville Beach, FL @ Freebird Live
2/13/13: Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligan's
2/14/13: West Springfield, VA @ Empire
2/15/13: Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
2/16/13: Syracuse, NY @ Westcott Theater
2/17/13: Amityville, NY @ Revolution

Nightwish to play only US show since 2009 in Los Angeles

Nightwish is coming to the United States for the first time since 2009, and they have chosen to play for their fans in Los Angeles!

The January 21^st date at The Gibson Theatre is kicking off the Imaginarium World Tour.  This will be the biggest and baddest Nightwish show you’ve ever seen, as the band is bringing the full European production setup to the US for the first and only time.  The tour will promote the upcoming album of the same name. 

Tickets are on sale NOW:

For VIP GA Pit tickets, please click here

For regular reserved seating, please click here

SLAYER AND ROB ZOMBIE TO BRING HELL ON EARTH TO NORTH AMERICA

The Two Metal Icons Will Together for the First Time in More than a Decade

Get ready for hell on earth, because for the first time since they tour together on Ozzfest 1999, Rob Zombie and Slayer are teaming up to hit the road, bringing a glorious purgatory to fans in 12 North American cities. The co-headline trek kicks off Wednesday, July 20 at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA.  Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 1 at 10:00AM local time.  Tickets for all shows are available at the venues' box office, and via the online outlets as listed below.

"We haven't toured with Zombie since Ozzfest 1999, so you can expect no less than 'hell on earth,'" said Slayer's Kerry King.  "Total sonic annihilation and a visual bludgeoning.  Bring your own body bag..."

"Total destruction on stage and off is what this combination promises," states Zombie, "Seriously, how much more Hell could you ask for? The answer is none more Hell." 

Both Zombie and Slayer will present their full headline sets at every show, and both bands will close shows over the course of the tour.  San Francisco's thrash-metal band Exodus has been confirmed to open all shows.

Slayer has been performing its classic 1990 Seasons In the Abyss album in its entirety over the past several months, but will instead draw from its entire 30-year catalogue for this tour's setlist.

Never one to play it safe, Zombie will be bringing his legendary stage show out in full force. Audiences can expect an exploding non-stop barrage of sin, sex and Satan guaranteed to rip your face off. This a true rock and roll spectacle at its finest. 

Rob Zombie: With more than 15 million albums sold, seven Grammy nominations, the helming of five major motion pictures (including the #1 record-breaking "Halloween") and dozens of music videos under his belt, Zombie is truly a force to be reckoned with in today's entertainment landscape.  For over 25 years his unique meld of horror and hard rock has influenced his sound as a musician, and more recently, his vision as a director and writer.  After the tour, Zombie will be starting production on his sixth feature film, "The Lords of Salem," with the producers of the Paranormal Activity franchise. 

Slayer:  The Chicago Tribune's Greg Kot wrote that the  four-time-nominated, two-time Grammy winning Slayer is "one of the great American rock bands of the last 30 years, forget about genre."  Indeed, few bands come close to matching the intensity that Slayer brings to its live shows, having been named "Best Live Band" by numerous media outlets including Revolver, SPIN, and Metal Hammer.  With songs that mirror the turmoil and aberrations of our society - God's terrifying global genocide, the chaos of our broken political system, chemical warfare, the hideous minds of serial killers, and the way-too-close proximity of world horrors that technology has brought us, Slayer remains crushing and brutal, steadfastly refusing to cater to the Mainstream.

Dates for the Slayer and Rob Zombie tour are as follows:

JULY
20    Sovereign Center, Reading, PA - ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations
22    DTE Amphitheatre, Detroit, MI - ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations
23    Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA - ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations
24    Heavy T.O. at Downsview Park, Toronto, ON  Canada - ticketmaster.ca and all Ticketmaster locations
27    MTS Centre, Winnipeg, MB  Canada - ticketmaster.ca and all Ticketmaster locations
29    Credit Union Centre, Saskatoon, SK  Canada - ticketmaster.ca and all Ticketmaster locations
30    Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB  Canada - ticketmaster.ca and all Ticketmaster locations
31    Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB  Canada - ticketmaster.ca and all Ticketmaster locations

AUGUST
 2    Save-On-Foods Memorial Center, Victoria, BC  Canada - SelectYourTickets.com
 3    Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC  Canada - ticketmaster.ca and all Ticketmaster locations
 5     Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR - ComcastTix.com
 6    WaMu Theatre, Seattle, WA - ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations

A PERFECT CIRCLE ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES

A Perfect Circle will tour North America for the first time in six years, kicking off their 2011 tour dates with a headlining performance at Rock on the Range in Columbus, Ohio on May 22.

The band returned from their self-imposed hiatus in the fall of 2010 for a handful of intimate Western U.S. dates, which sold out within a minute of going on sale. 

A Perfect Circle tour dates:

May        22           Columbus, OH                       Rock on the Range

 

June         29           Portland, OR                           Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

                30           Kent, WA                               Showare Center

 

July          2             Gibbons, AL                           Boonstock Festival

                4             Winnipeg, MB                        Centennial Concert Hall

                6             St. Paul, MN                          Roy Wilkins Auditorium

                8             Detroit, MI                             Fox Theatre

                9             Toronto, ON                          Edgefest

                12           Boston, MA                           Bank of America Pavilion

                13           New York, NY                      Hammerstein Ballroom

                15           New York, NY                      Beacon Theatre

                16           Philadelphia, PA                     Penn's Landing - Festival Pier

                17           Washington, DC                     Constitution Hall

                19           Charlotte, NC                        Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheatre

                20           Atlanta, GA                            The Tabernacle

                22           San Antonio, TX                     Freeman Coliseum

                23           Grand Prairie, TX                   Verizon Theatre

                25           Phoenix, AZ                           Comerica Theatre

                28           Los Angeles, CA                    Gibson Amphitheater

                29           Sacramento, CA                     Memorial Auditorium

                30           Berkeley, CA                         The Greek Theatre

 

August     2              Denver, CO                           Red Rocks Amphitheatre

                9              Pittsburgh, PA                       Stage AE

 

On-sale information coming soon.

 

The band re-launched www.aperfectcircle.com over the weekend.

 

A Perfect Circle is Maynard James Keenan (Tool, Puscifer), Billy Howerdel (Ashes Divide), James Iha (Tinted Windows, ex-Smashing Pumpkins), Josh Freese (Weezer, Devo) and Matt McJunkins (Puscifer). 

 

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TOO LATE THE HERO ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES TO SUPPORT STATEMENT OF PURPOSE RELEASE

Too Late The Hero, the Portland, ME-based debut act signed to ReThink Records, run by Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler and manager Larry Mazer, have announced touring plans.  The band has been added to the bill of the Memphis May Fire tour, which kicks off on April 9th in Indiana.  The tour runs through May 6thand also features Us From Outside and This Romantic.  

The tour dates are as follows:
4/9/      Sycamore Sports                 Kokomo, Indiana
4/10    Peabodys                              Cleveland,OH
4/12      Wreck Room                       Toronto, ON
4/13    Underworld                            Montreal,QC
4/14    New England Metal Fest     Worcester,MA    **NEW ENGLAND METALFEST
4/15    Crocodile Rock                     Allentown, PA
4/16    Ottobar                                   Baltimore, MD
4/17    Greene Street                       Greenboro, NC
4/19    The 7 Venue                          Douglasville, GA
4/20    1982                                       Gainesville, FL
4/22    Riverside                               Shreveport, LA
4/23    Emo's                                     Austin,TX
4/24    EBGB's                                   Amarillo, TX
4/26    The Underground                 Mesa,AZ
4/27    The Whisky                            Los Angeles, CA
4/28    Mango Tango                        Lancaster, CA
4/29    Jerry's Pizza                           Bakersfield, CA
4/30    Plea For Peace                     Stockton,CA
5/1      Vamp'd                                    Las Vegas,NV
5/3    Launchpad                               Albuquerque, NM
5/5    The Conservatory                   Oklahoma City, OK
5/6    The Marquee                           Tulsa,OK

Following the tour with Memphis May Fire, Too Late The Hero will embark on a west coast run through the month of May and early June, supporting Jamie’s Elsewhere.  Dates will be announced shortly.  

Too Late The Hero’s debut cd, Statement of Purpose, will be released April 12th and was produced by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Avenged Sevenfold). For the past month, the band has been debuting one track per week via their Facebook page. Click here (https://www.facebook.com/toolatetheherome) for a taste of Too Late The Hero’s blistery blend of metal and melody. 

Black Stone Cherry Announces New Record: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea out May 31

Kentucky’s Black Stone Cherry, comprised of vocalist Chris Robertson, guitarist Ben Wells, bassist Jon Lawhon and Drummer John Fred Young, is a band adept at creating both timeless rock ‘n roll and new, innovative sounds.  While the band’s last record, Folklore and Superstition, was a compelling tribute to brotherhood and history, the new album is the summation of a year in the life of the band—every emotion, triumph, loss, romance and everything in between—it’s all here on Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. 

This is the first time Black Stone Cherry has not recorded in the South, this time taking up residence in Los Angeles to work with famed producer Howard Benson (Theory of a Deadman, Daughtry, Three Days Grace).  The new surroundings allowed them to strengthen their relationships as both band members and friends, ultimately a detail that sets Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea above previous recordings.  The raw intensity that pervades the music on this album harkens back to the early days of Black Stone Cherry, when they were a bunch of blue-collar guys just making music together for the hell of it.  The band admits “When we first began writing music, we hadn’t traveled very far out of our home state of Kentucky.  Now, ten years later, we’ve traveled the world and experienced things we never imagined we would.”

First single “White Trash Millionaire,” set to hit airwaves in April, pairs Robertson’s soulful delivery with the urgent and infectious rhythms of his fellow players.  Sure, this is Southern rock at heart; but the concept is universal: just take what the world gives you and make that work. “This album is the culmination of all of the everyday ups and downs life throws at you,” says the band.  “Sonically, you’ll hear some of the meanest sounding guitar riffs we’ve ever laid down, and at the same time, you’ll find ballads that will tug on your heartstrings.  We wanted the album’s intensity to match that of our live show.  We’re very proud of this album and excited for our fans to hear it!”

To celebrate the release of Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Black Stone Cherry is participating in an ongoing partnership with Evan Williams Kentucky Bourbon.  The promotion brings 450,000 Black Stone Cherry branded bottles to shelves nationwide through June, including special mp3 offers and a chance to win a trip to meet the band at one of their shows. 

Black Stone Cherry is set to have quite the busy spring, with tours with Hinder and Alter Bridge on the horizon:

4/8 @ Lucky Star Casino- Clinton, OK (with Hinder)

4/9 @ St. Mary’s University – San Antonio, TX (Fiesta Oyster Bake w. Hinder, Saving Abel)

4/12 @ Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO (with Hinder)

4/13 @ The Great Salt Air – Salt Lake City, UT (with Hinder)

4/15 @ Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA (with Hinder)

4/17 @ Knitting Factory Concert House – Spokane, WA (with Hinder)

4/19 @ Knitting Factory Concert House – Boise, ID (with Hinder)

4/21 @ Roseland Theater – Portland, OR (with Alter Bridge)

4/22 @ Knitting Factory – Reno, NV (with Hinder)

4/23 @ House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV (with Alter Bridge)

4/24 @ The Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA (with Alter Bridge)

4/26 @ SLO Brewing Company – San Luis Obispo, CA

4/27 @ The Grove – Anaheim, CA (with Alter Bridge)

4/29 @ The Great Salt Air – Magna, UT (with Alter Bridge)

4/30 @ Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO (with Alter Bridge)

5/2 @ House of Blues – Chicago, IL (with Alter Bridge)

5/3 @ House of Blues – Chicago, IL (with Alter Bridge)

5/7 @ Metrolina Expo – Charlotte, NC (AVALANCHE 2011 w. Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack, Theory of a Deadman)

5/8 @ NorVa – Norfolk, VA (with Alter Bridge)

5/10 @ Valarium – Knoxville, TN (with Alter Bridge)

5/11 @ Cannery Ballroom – Nashville, TN (with Alter Bridge)

5/12 @ Piere’s Entertainment Center – Ft. Wayne, IN (with Alter Bridge)

5/15 @ The Machine Shop – Flint, MI

5/17 @ The Palladium – Worcester, MA (with Alter Bridge)

5/18 @ Northern Lights – Albany, NY (with Alter Bridge)

5/19 @ Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY (with Alter Bridge)

KAMELOT Announce Full North American Summer Tour

In the ongoing campaign for their newest release, Poetry for the Poisoned, KAMELOT have confirmed a full North American Tour to take place late this Summer!

 

The long-awaited trek, dubbed Pandemonium Over North America 2011, is in support of KAMELOT's epic, Billboard-charting album Poetry for the Poisoned (peaking at #74 on the US Billboard Top 200!), which was released in September. Along for the ride are Pirate-metallers Alestorm, as well as Blackguard and the The Agonist.

 

Due to continuing medical and personal issues, Roy Khan will not be able to continue touring in support of, Poetry for the Poisoned. To his fans he states: “Hello all. I am here in Norway still recovering from what seems to have been a severe burnout syndrome. I am getting better but still under medical care. My priorities at the moment are my health & family. My future endeavors in Kamelot and music in general are being evaluated, however at this time my focus is on getting back on my feet and spending time with family and friends. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes!" 

With the news of Roy’s continued absence, we are pleased to announce that metal icon Fabio Lione
(Rhapsody of Fire) will be joining the tour and handling the lead vocal duties.

 

Fabio Lione is eager to get on the road, stating, "I am excited and pleased to be part of the next Kamelot tour. I always loved the sound of the band, and I think this will be a great experience for me, the band, and for all the fans of great music and Kamelot. See you soon on tour, and let's rock!"

 

In addition to Fabio, throughout these shows there will also be special guest and vocal appearances
from top artists in the scene, making this is a special and rare tour, not to be missed!

 

KAMELOT - Pandemonium Over North America Tour 2011:
w/ Alestorm, Blackguard, The Agonist8/26/2011 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
8/27/2011 Jaxx  -  West Springfield, VA
8/28/2011 The Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
8/30/2011 The Gramercy Theatre - New York, NY
8/31/2011 The Palladium - Worcester , MA
9/02/2011 Club Soda  - Montreal, QC
9/03/2011 Imperial De Quebec - Quebec City, QC
9/04/2011 Mod Club - Toronto, ON
9/06/2011 Peabody’s - Cleveland, OH
9/07/2011 Blondie’s - Detroit, MI
9/08/2011 Bottom Lounge - Chicago, IL
9/09/2011 Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
9/12/2011 El Corazon - Seattle, WA
9/13/2011 Peter’s Room - Portland, OR
9/14/2011 Slim’s - San Francisco, CA
9/15/2011 House Of Blues - West Hollywood, CA
9/16/2011 Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
9/17/2011 The Complex - Salt Lake City, UT
9/18/2011 Bluebird Theater - Denver, CO
9/20/2011 Trees - Dallas, TX
9/21/2011 Scout Bar - Houston, TX
9/23/2011 The Club At Firestone - Orlando, FL

3 INCHES OF BLOOD ANNOUNCE TOUR WITH SKELETONWITCH

3 INCHES OF BLOOD will team up with SKELETONWITCH next month for a two week run through the Midwest and East coast, which will include a stop at New England Metal and Hardcore Festival in Worcester, MA on April 16th. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD recently completed a North American tour supporting ELUVEITIE. SKELTONWITCH has been off the road writing their new album, the follow-up to 2009's "Breathing the Fire," since wrapping up dates with JOB FOR A COWBOY in December. More dates will be announced in the coming dates, the confirmed dates are, as follows:
Thu/Apr-07            Covington, KY            Mad Hatter
 Fri/Apr-08            Milwaukee, WI            The Annex
 Sat/Apr-09            Chicagoi, IL            Empty Bottle
 Sun/Apr-10            South Bend, IN            Elva's Fiesta Club
 Mon/Apr-11            Iowa City, IA            Blue Moose
 Sat/Apr-16            Worcester, MA            New England Metal Fest
 Sun/Apr-17            NYC, NY            Grammercy
 Mon/Apr-18            Baltimore, MD            Otto Bar
 Tue/Apr-19            Raliegh, NC            Volume 11            
 Thu/Apr-21            St. Louis, MO            Fubar
 Fri/Apr-22            Columbus, OH            Ravari Room
3 INCHES OF BLOOD are also excited to announce that they have been nominated for an Indie Award. Canda's version of the Grammys for Indie artists is in it's 11th year and has become one of the most important awards in Canada. Head over to their official website to cast your vote for 3 INCHES OF BLOOD for 'Metal Artist of the Year'.

TERROR ANNOUNCE 'STICK TIGHT 2011' TOUR FEATURING STICK TO YOUR GUNS & MORE

TERROR is still standing on the frontlines of the American hardcore scene. The members have a tried-and-true background with bands like Buried Alive, Carry On and No Warning and current members from Down To Nothing and Donnybrook. Now, TERROR are touring the globe in support of their fifth full-length 'Keepers of the Faith', which has become one of the most highly regarded hardcore outputs of the last year. Fresh off a lengthy world tour (including Europe, New Zealand, Australia and South East Asia), TERROR are now prepared for a strike in North America.

AMP Magazine, PunkNews.org and Gator Cases present 'Stick Tight 2011' featuring TERROR and Stick To Your Guns. Support on this trek comes from some of hardcore's best and brightest young bands including TRAPPED UNDER ICE, CLOSE YOUR EYES and YOUR DEMISE. The tour will see TERROR hit every corner of North America including a stop at New York's legendary 'Black N Blue Bowl' in late May. 
Check out dates for the trek below and watch for more to be announced soon. For more information and tickets, visit TERROR on Facebook

4/02 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club (United Blood Festival)
4/13 - Albany, NY @ Bogies
4/14 - Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
4/15 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (New England Metal and Hardcore Fest)
4/16 - Gatineau, QC @ St-Als
4/17 - Montreal, QC @ La Tulipe
4/18 - Quebec, QC @ Le Cercle
4/19 - Toronto, ON @ Annex Wreck Room
4/20 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
4/21 - Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose Tap House
4/22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
4/23 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground
4/24 - Rapid City, SD @ Dublin Square
4/26 - Boise, ID @ Mardi Gras Events
4/27 - Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
4/28 - Portland, OR @ Branx
4/29 - Sparks, NV @ The Alley
4/30 - Oakland, CA @ Metro Operahouse

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THE OCEAN Announce North American Tour With Between The Buried And Me

German atmospheric progressive metal collective and Metal Blade Recording artists, THE OCEAN,  are pleased to announce a near month-long North American tour this April! Presented by Peter Says Denim, In association with Guitar World & MetalSucks.net, “The Hypersleep Dialogues Trek”will begin in Farmingdale, New York at The Crazy Donkey, include a stop at this year’s New England Metal And Hardcore fest in Worcester, Massachusetts and wind its way through 20 cities before making a final stop in Ashville, North Carolina at The Orange Peel. The band will be joined by headliners (and recent Metal Blade signees) Between The Buried And Me, Job For A Cowboy and Cephalic Carnage on select dates.

Said guitarist Robin Staps of the upcoming live assaults: "THE OCEAN will be touring the US and Canada with Between The Buried And Me! We're excited to get back over there finally, and are particularly excited about our appearance at New England Metal Fest at the beginning of the tour!”

 

Peter Says Denim Presents Between The Buried And Me

In association with Guitar World & MetalSucks.net
With Job For A Cowboy, The Ocean & Cephalic Carnage (*on select dates)

 

4/15/2011 The Crazy Donkey - Farmingdale, NY
4/16/2011 The Palladium - Worcester, MA (New England Metal And Hardcore Festival)
4/17/2011 Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA
4/18/2011 Atlar Bar - Pittsburgh, PA
4/19/2011 Club Infinity - Williamsville, NY
4/20/2011 Le National - Montreal, QC
4/21/2011 Opera House - Toronto, ON
4/22/2011 Headliner’s - Toledo, OH
4/23/2011 The Crofoot Ballroom - Pontiac, MI
4/25/2011 Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI
4/26/2011 Granada - Lawrence, KS
4/27/2011 Summit Music Hall - Denver, CO *
4/29/2011 Rickshaw Theatre - Vancouver, BC
4/30/2011 El Corazon - Seattle, WA *
5/01/2011 Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR *
5/03/2011 Ace Of Clubs - Sacramento, CA *
5/04/2011 Slim’s - San Francisco, CA *
5/05/2011 Glasshouse Music Hall - Pomona, CA *
5/06/2011 Soma - San Diego, CA *
5/07/2011 Nile Theatre - Mesa, AZ *
5/09/2011 The Door - Dallas, TX
5/10/2011 The Marquee - Tulsa, OK
5/11/2011 New Daisy Theatre - Memphis, TN
5/12/2011 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA

5/13/2011 Rockettown - Nashville, TN
5/14/2011 The Orange Peel - Asheville, NC

Check out a live clip of “Firmament” filmed during THE OCEAN’s Heliocentric record release show on March 26th, 2010 HERE.

THE OCEAN will be touring in support of their 2010 separately-issued double album: Heliocentric and Anthropocentric (released in April and November 2010 respectively). This mammoth conceptual effort took almost two years to complete. From a lyrical and artistic point of view, the albums represent a fundamental and philosophical critique of Christianity. Both albums scored rave reviews worldwide, including Album Of The Month in Metal Hammer Germany, Italy and Greece, and a cover feature in the December issue of Metal Hammer UK’s/Subterranea (their extreme metal supplement).