MUNICIPAL WASTE POST TOUR UPDATE FROM THE ROAD

Virginian crossover leaders MUNICIPAL WASTE are currently tearing their way
around Europe on a headlining tour in support of their new album, MASSIVE
AGGRESSIVE.

The band are touring with support from VICTIMS and REPROACH, and are set to
take their European tour to the UK this weekend for a string of shows.

MUNICIPAL WASTE drummer DAVE WITTE posts from the road:

"The tour has been the best one so far I think. Every country and show has
been packed and full of energy. Our first time in Stockholm was incredible.

"We have one Norwegian show left in Bergen tonight before we return to the
UK, which is basically our second home - can't wait!! Get ready, we're
coming full force!"

Catch MUNICIPAL WASTE live in Europe with VICTIMS and REPROACH at the
following remaining shows:

29.01.10 Bergen, Norway - Garage
30.01.10 Birmingham, UK - Academy
01.02.10 Glasgow, UK - King Tuts
02.02.10 Leeds, UK - The Cockpit
04.02.10 London, UK - The Scala
05.02.10 Bolwerk, Netherlands - Sneek
06.02.10 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg

View the tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/mw_euro_flyer_2010.jpg

There's still time left to enter the MUNICIPAL WASTE pizza competition! To
be in with the chance of hanging out with the band and receiving a bag full
of goodies, all you have to do is design a MUNICIPAL WASTE pizza, complete
with pizza base (can be any shape as long as it can fit in a pizza oven),
along with a range of toppings of your choice.

The design must represent a pizza with real, edible ingredients and entrants
must explain why they have chosen those specific ingredients and toppings in
relation to MUNICIPAL WASTE.

The top five recipes will be chosen by the band and made at Pizzeria
Pappagone. The band will then judge the pizzas based on taste, excitement
and overall impression. The designer of the winning pizza will then get to
hang out with the members of MUNICIPAL WASTE at the band's show at the Scala
in London, UK on February 4th and will also receive a goody bag full of
merch.

Entries must be sent to admin@scuzz.com by 12pm noon, UK time, on February
1st. The winner will be announced on Scuzz TV.

View the full details and terms in the flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/muni_pizza_comp.jpg

Check out Scuzz TV's video for the competition at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7U5FMN-SeM

MUNICIPAL WASTE's new album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, is available now worldwide.
Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75

For more news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

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WHITE WIZZARD 'OVER THE TOP' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW

New Californian traditional heavy metal act WHITE WIZZARD have released a
brand new music video for the title track of their upcoming debut
full-length album, OVER THE TOP.

WHITE WIZZARD trade their axes for guns in the "Over the Top", as the five
members turn into rugged outlaws and bring true heavy metal to the wild
west.

Filmed with director Dave Vorhes, the video strays from today's standard
dark videos and instead features a light-hearted and entertaining story.
Fans of WHITE WIZZARD's first music video for "High Speed GTO" will
instantly recognise "Over the Top" as a sequel, with the same fun approach.
The legendary White Wizzard himself may even make an appearance!

Watch the video online now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnIBnz2_zw

WHITE WIZZARD's debut full-length album, OVER THE TOP, was recorded with
producer Ralph Patlan (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER) and is due to be
released in Europe on February 8th and in the USA on March 9th. The limited
edition CD version includes two bonus tracks of classic metal covers.

Pre-order your copy now in Europe at
http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_737 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_706

Catch WHITE WIZZARD live on their North American tour with KORPIKLAANI, TYR
and SWASHBUCKLE at the following remaining shows:

Jan 29 Portland, OR @ Satyricon
Jan 30 Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
Jan 31 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard

UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

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BONDED BY BLOOD TO RECORD NEW ALBUM

Pomona, CA thrashers, BONDED BY BLOOD will be heading into the studio next week to record the long-awaited follow-up to their 2008 debut, FEED THE BEAST. On February 1st, the young thrash disciples will begin their sessions in Phoenix, AZ to record their new album at Highland Recorders. They will later migrate to nearby Stealth Sound for additional work. Producing the record will be Ralph Patlan (WHITE WIZZARD, MEGADETH, UFO). 

The members of BONDED BY BLOOD cannot wait to show the world how much of a step forward they've made with their new material. According to frontman, Jose "Aladdin" Barrales, "the album is a bit more thought out than our prior attempt." Guitarist, Alex Lee adds, "this album is a lot more technical and heavier than our previous."

The new album will mark the recording debut of new bassist, Jerry Garcia. "I'm really excited to record my debut album with BONDED BY BLOOD;" says the band's newest member. "With Ralph on our side, the outcome will be a heavy, technical speed metal explosion in your ears."

That explosion is exactly what Ralph Patlan is setting out to accomplish in producing the album. No stranger to taking artists to the limits of their potential, he is thrilled to start working with BONDED BY BLOOD. "I've heard the album demos and I'm very excited to start working with them. These guys are on point and these songs will have major balls to them."

BONDED BY BLOOD's new album is tentatively scheduled for release in Spring 2010.

Catch BONDED BY BLOOD live this March on the west coast:

Mar 3 2010     
Whiskey a Go Go    
West Hollywood, California

Mar 4 2010
Chain Reaction    
Anaheim, California

Mar 5 2010
Ramona Mainstage    
Ramona, California

Mar 6 2010
U.B.'s Bar    
Mesa, Arizona

Watch BONDED BY BLOOD play the track "Civil Servant" live from Detroit, MI in 2009: http://bit.ly/95lrvI

BONDED BY BLOOD's debut album, FEED THE BEAST is available NOW!
Purchase your copy at the EARACHE U.S. WEB STORE: http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_16

For the latest BONDED BY BLOOD news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/bondedbyblood

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

 Anthony Guzzardo
 North American Press Manager
 Earache Records
 4402 11th st.
 Suite 507a
 Long Island City, NY 11101
 Phone - 718-786-1707
 Fax - 718-786-1756
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CAULDRON DEBUTS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR "CHAINED UP IN CHAINS"

Canadian traditional metal act, CAULDRON have debuted their official video for the CHAINED TO THE NITE track, "Chained Up In Chains" on YouTube. Shot during the recently completed Waste The World tour, this energetic video features the band doing what they do best, playing balls to the wall traditional metal and acting like rock stars both on stage and off.

View CAULDRON's official video for "Chained Up In Chains" at http://bit.ly/94xN1H

Canadian heavy metal heroes CAULDRON have announced a headlining tour of
Canada in March. Frontman/bassist JASON DECAY comments:

"We can't wait to get back out to the eastern part of Canada and pound some
metal with the 'true' French and maritime bangers. Canada has always been
really good for us, especially out east and the far west, so we're really
excited to be returning to the east coast. It's been over two years since
we were last out to the maritimes, so we're really looking forward to it!"

Catch CAULDRON on the "Chained to the Road" Canadian tour at the following
shows:

March 10 - Ottawa, ON - Maverick's
March 11 - Quebec City, QC - Scanner Bistro
March 12 - Halifax, NS - Gus' Pub
March 14 - Fredericton, NB - Nicky Zee's
March 15 - Montreal, QC - Cafe Chaos
March 19 - Toronto, ON - Poor Alex Theater

View the official tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/Cauldron_Canada2010.jpg

Read an in-depth interview with the band at Way Too Loud: http://bit.ly/75nU5i

CAULDRON's debut album, CHAINED TO THE NITE, is available now worldwide.
Get your copy  in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_700

For more CAULDRON news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/cauldronmetal

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo

North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st. 
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
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CAULDRON ANNOUNCES 'CHAINED TO THE ROAD' CANADIAN TOUR

Canadian heavy metal heroes CAULDRON have announced a headlining tour of
Canada in March.

CAULDRON recently toured the UK with Swedish legends WOLF before joining
MUNICIPAL WASTE on the North American leg of their Waste the World tour.
Now, the Toronto metallers are bringing traditional heavy metal back to
their homeland.

CAULDRON frontman/bassist JASON DECAY comments:

"We can't wait to get back out to the eastern part of Canada and pound some
metal with the 'true' French and maritime bangers. Canada has always been
really good for us, especially out east and the far west, so we're really
excited to be returning to the east coast. It's been over two years since
we were last out to the maritimes, so we're really looking forward to it!"

Catch CAULDRON on the "Chained to the Road" Canadian tour at the following
shows:

March 10 - Ottawa, ON - Maverick's
March 11 - Quebec City, QC - Scanner Bistro
March 12 - Halifax, NS - Gus' Pub
March 14 - Fredericton, NB - Nicky Zee's
March 15 - Montreal, QC - Cafe Chaos
March 19 - Toronto, ON - Poor Alex Theater

View the official tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/Cauldron_Canada2010.jpg

Check out CAULDRON's brand new video for the track "Chained Up In Chains",
at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeJAZGLayBA

CAULDRON's debut album, CHAINED TO THE NITE, is available now worldwide.
Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_700 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_700

For more CAULDRON news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/cauldronmetal

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WHITE WIZZARD - TWO NEW LIVE VIDEOS ON UVTV

Audiences all over the country have been coming to know WHITE WIZZARD as one of the funnest bands touring today and UVTV has 2 reasons why. Filmed at the band's recent stop in Chicago, IL, UVTV presents 2 exclusive live videos of LA-based traditional metal heroes, WHITE WIZZARD. The performances of "40 Deuces" and "Out of Control" are 2 songs that are featured on the band's upcoming album and feature WHITE WIZZARD at their head-rattling best.  View the videos at http://bit.ly/6P6Snp

WHITE WIZZARD's new album, OVER THE TOP will be released on March 9th in North America. Produced by Ralph Patlan (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER), OVER THE TOP is a non stop traditional metal invasion of the senses that will rock you to your core. Songs like "40 Deuces," "Out of Control" and the title track, "Over The Top" will have you singing along like no other album in 2010. Pre-order it from the EARACHE US WEBSTORE: http://earache.com/uswebstore/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=white+wizzard&osCsid=gpo8p4mg8eq7hgf4b40ck171a3&x=0&y=0

Catch WHITE WIZZARD on tour with KORPIKLAANI, TYR and SWASHBUCKLE

Jan 26 2010
ULTRA VIOLET SOCIAL CLUB
Hollywood, California

Jan 27 2010
Ramona Main Stage
Ramona, California

Jan 28 2010
Thee Parkside
San Francisco, California

Jan 29 2010
Satyricon
Portland, Oregon

Jan 30 2010
Studio Seven
Seattle, Washington

Jan 31 2010
Rickshaw Theater
Vancouver, British Columbia

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard or follow the band on Twitter at http://twitter.com/whitewizzard

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo

North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st. 
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
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BLOOD RED THRONE GUITARIST SIGNS ENDORSEMENT DEAL WITH JACKSON GUITARS

Daniel "Død" Olaisen, guitarist for Norwegian death metal tyrants BLOOD RED
THRONE, has signed an endorsement deal with Jackson guitars.

Jackson is widely recognised as one of the best guitar brands for metal
music, with long-time user Død joining an impressive roster of
Jackson-endorsed musicians.

Check out Død's Jackson artist's profile at
http://www.jacksonguitars.com/artists/index.php?id=485

Watch a promo video of Død playing on Jackson guitars at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euRmpYxeADU

The members of BLOOD RED THRONE have reportedly started working on new
material for the follow-up to the band's crushing 2009 album, SOULS OF
DAMNATION.

Død comments:

"Cheers everybody. Just letting you know that I've started writing a new
album. Expect a great mixture between hellish groove and some more up-tempo
madness! We're still awaiting the confirmation of touring in the US and
there might be a mini tour in Mexico as well!

"I just got an endorsement deal with the greatest metal guitars brand;
Jackson Guitars! So, let's kick some ass live and in the studio in 2010!"

SOULS OF DAMNATION is available now worldwide. Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_14 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_14

For more BLOOD RED THRONE news and information, head to
http://www.myspace.com/bloodredthrone666

UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
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London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

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GAMA BOMB 'TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE' OUT NOW IN EUROPE

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE, the new album from Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB,
is out now on CD and vinyl in Europe.

Originally released online in 2009 as a free, download-only album, TALES
FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE is now available on physical format for the first
time. The album is available on limited edition vinyl in black (only 700
made) and ultra-limited edition green (only 300 made), as well as CD for the
special, low price of just £4.99 or €5,54 EUR.

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE is also available on limited edition CD with a
bonus disc featuring the exclusive EP, HALF CUT, featuring 5 brand new,
additional tracks. Both CD versions also include a full comic book-styled
booklet.

View an example of the CD booklet at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/tftgis_booklet_ex1.jpg

The full track listing for TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE is as follows:

01. Slam Anthem
02. New Eliminators of Atlantis B.C.
03. Three Witches
04. Last Ninjas Unite
05. Escape from Scarecrow Mountain
06. Mussolini Mosh
07. We Respect You
08. Apocalypse 1997
09. Return to Blood Castle
10. Polterghost
11. Skeletron
12. Mummy Invasion

HALF CUT EP (limited edition bonus disc)
01. Cellar Dweller
02. Deep Red
03. Curry Chip
04. Welcome Back to Life
05. Exhumed Maniac

Get your copy of TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE in Europe now at
http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_50

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE is available in the USA on March 8th, but you
can get the European import version now from the Earache USA webstore at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_50

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE is also available on iTunes now worldwide at
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/tales-from-the-grave-in-space/id350197642

For more GAMA BOMB news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/gamabomb

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DESIGN A PIZZA FOR MUNICIPAL WASTE

If, like Virginian crossover leaders MUNICIPAL WASTE, you have a secret
passion for pizza, you could be in with the chance of meeting the band in
association with Scuzz TV. What do you have to do for this awesome prize?
Design your very own MUNICIPAL WASTE pizza!

The band wants you to design a MUNICIPAL WASTE-themed pizza, complete with
pizza base (can be any shape as long as it can fit in a pizza oven) along
with a range of toppings of your choice.

The design must represent a pizza with real, edible ingredients, and
entrants must explain why they have chosen those specific ingredients and
toppings in relation to MUNICIPAL WASTE.

The top five recipes will be chosen by the band and made at Pizzeria
Pappagone. The band will then judge the pizzas based on taste, excitement
and overall impression. The designer of the winning pizza will then get to
hang out with the members of MUNICIPAL WASTE at the band's show at the Scala
in London, UK on February 4th and will also receive a goody bag full of
merch. The designers of the other four chosen recipes will receive a goody
bag full of MUNICIPAL WASTE merch.

Entries must be sent to admin@scuzz.com by February 1st at 12pm UK time.
The winner will be announced on Scuzz TV.

View the full details and information in the flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/muni_pizza_comp.jpg

MUNICIPAL WASTE drummer DAVE WITTE comments:

"This is awesome and we are excited to see what our fans come up with. The
pizza is long time favorite food, of which we all admire. For me, growing
up just outside of NYC, home of the greatest pizza in the world, means I
know my pizza and I love it! So let's have fun with this, but also make it
good!! Good luck!!"

Catch MUNICIPAL WASTE on tour in Europe now at the following shows:

22.01.10 Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto Club
23.01.10 Treviso, Italy - New Age Club
25.01.10 Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang
27.01.10 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
28.01.10 Oslo, Norway - Betong
29.01.10 Bergen, Norway - Garage
30.01.10 Birmingham, UK - Academy
01.02.10 Glasgow, UK - King Tuts
02.02.10 Leeds, UK - The Cockpit
04.02.10 London, UK - The Scala
05.02.10 Bolwerk, Netherlands - Sneek
06.02.10 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg

View the tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/mw_euro_flyer_2010.jpg

MUNICIPAL WASTE's new album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, is available now worldwide.
Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75

For more news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION TO PLAY NEW MATERIAL IN LONDON TONIGHT

British death metallers IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION are set to perform a
headlining show at the Underworld in London tonight (Thursday, 21st
January).

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION are currently working on the follow-up to their
2009 debut album, OF WINTER BORN, and the band have promised fans that they
can expect to hear some brand new material at the London show.

The band have posted the following message:

"So tonight is our first show at the Underworld in 6 months and we're really
looking forward to it! We're hoping to see new and old faces at the show so
we can show them a taster of what they can expect from the new album.

"We've been practising real hard for this one and we even have new lighting
which should be great if it works well or it'll look like the light tech is
playing with them randomly!

"We hope enough people come down to make this show what it should be and for
the people who do come, come have a drink with us!"

Joining IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION at the event will be SNAKEBITE, DENOUNCE,
REASONABLE DOUBT and INTO EXILE. Doors open at 6pm and tickets are just £6
in advance or £7 on the door.

IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION's debut album, OF WINTER BORN, is available now
worldwide. Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_133 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_133

For more news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/ignominiousincarceration

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OCEANO TO BEGIN RECORDING NEW ALBUM, TAPS ZEUESS AS PRODUCER

A year after completing the recording of their hugely successful 2009 debut, DEPTHS, Chicago's deathcore heavyweights, OCEANO are heading back into the studio to record their follow-up. Set for release later this year, the new album will tell a story that promises to open eyes and deliver a more mature experience than many might normally expect. "Expect us to go DEEPER than DEPTHS this time around, and NOT just meaning heavier;" says vocalist, Adam Warren. "This is more than just our sophomore album. It is a great vision to be accomplished when all of the pieces we've worked so hard to create - art, music, lyrics and overall atmosphere - come together."

In order to make OCEANO's vision a reality, the band has enlisted the help of Zeuss to produce the record. Zeuss, one of the most well regarded producers in metal today, has worked with acts like MUNICIPAL WASTE, THE ACACIA STRAIN, HATEBREED and SHADOWS FALL. Known for exponentially increasing an act's natural abilities while in the studio, Zeuss is enthusiastic at the chance to take OCEANO to the next level. "I'm really excited to be working on the new Oceano record.;" says the Springfield, MA-based producer. "I see this as a great opportunity to work with one of the truly talented up and coming bands in the metal genre." Knowing how important it is to extend the band's reach from within their already dominant grasp on the deathcore scene, Zeuss adds; "I look forward to pushing the band to their full potential
and making them stand above the rest."

OCEANO's Billboard Heatseekers-charting debut album, DEPTHS, is out now worldwide. Get your limited
edition copy with two bonus tracks and a bonus "Into the Depths" DVD in
Europe at http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_698 or in
the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_698

Watch the video for "A Mandatory Sacrifice" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ik3Qte0s5XU

For more OCEANO news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/oceano

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:
 
 Anthony Guzzardo
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 Earache Records
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 Suite 507a
 Long Island City, NY 11101
 Phone - 718-786-1707
 Fax - 718-786-1756
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WHITE WIZZARD BASSIST EXPLAINS HOW METALLICA AND QUEENSRYCHE HELPED KILL METAL IN THE 90'S

In a controversial blog post, exclusively on HardTimes.ca, WHITE WIZZARD bassist, Jon Leon goes into great detail on why he believes that the legendary acts, METALLICA and QUEENSRYCHE were instrumental in the decline of heavy metal in the early 1990's. Jon puts the era into context and elaborates on why both bands, once symbols for the anti-establishment fell prey to the powers that be and ultimately, along with the help of other contributing factors would help bring the downfall of heavy metal music at that time:

"Metallica's track 6..."Don't tread on me" was a track lyrically that actually called upon peoples patriotism and glorified support of the US government and the blind devotion of patriotism without questioning.... It was an odd 180 to say the least.....lines like "Love it or Leave it" were a sharp contrast to the lines on Justice...so much it was hard to believe more did not see it....To have such a strong lyrical stance on the justice album that was so anti system and exposing the lies and inspiring heavily to question it......it seemed odd that this album would be silent in this regard and then on top of it there was this patriotic song that encouraged a blind devotion to country......

Queensryche's track 6, "Empire" was equally head scratching from a band that had released the most lyrically sharp attack on the government and system in music history...this song seems to paint a PG rated picture of a call to have more cops on the street to avoid the kind of uprising the previous album had almost seemed to push for. There is a narration in the middle explaining that we do not pay enough for law enforcement....What a huge almost hypocritical contrast to put out an album and statement at the level of mindcrime, and then to basically say in this one song that we need more cops on the street and kind of a "hey, yeah we fucked up and we should not have wrote about a revolution or exposed all these truths....conform to the system-we are going to now and make alot of money".....I guess you could argue they got wise and cashed in...but it is just really interesting to me-always has been, so that is why I decided to write this....Now they are warning us that conforming and not rebelling and getting more cops on the street will save us from "Empire" ....thanks guys.."

Jon Leon's lengthy opinion piece can be read in full at http://hardtimes.ca/node/9719

WHITE WIZZARD's new album, OVER THE TOP will be released on March 9th in North America. Produced by Ralph Patlan (MEGADETH, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER), OVER THE TOP is a non stop traditional metal invasion of the senses that will rock you to your core. Songs like "40 Deuces," "Out of Control" and the title track, "Over The Top" will have you singing along like no other album in 2010. Pre-order it from the EARACHE US WEBSTORE: http://earache.com/uswebstore/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=white+wizzard&osCsid=gpo8p4mg8eq7hgf4b40ck171a3&x=0&y=0

Catch WHITE WIZZARD on tour with KORPIKLAANI, TYR and SWASHBUCKLE

Jan 19
Czar
Tampa, Florida

Jan 21
Emo's
Austin, Texas

Jan 22 2010
Ridgleo Theatre
Ft. Worth, Texas

Jan 23 2010
The Flytrap Music Hall
Tulsa, Oklahoma

Jan 24 2010
Launchpad
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Jan 25 2010
Club Red
Tempe, Arizona

Jan 26 2010
ULTRA VIOLET SOCIAL CLUB
Hollywood, California

Jan 27 2010
Ramona Main Stage
Ramona, California

Jan 28 2010
Thee Parkside
San Francisco, California

Jan 29 2010
Satyricon
Portland, Oregon

Jan 30 2010
Studio Seven
Seattle, Washington

Jan 31 2010
Rickshaw Theater
Vancouver, British Columbia

For more WHITE WIZZARD news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/whitewizzard or follow the band on Twitter at http://twitter.com/whitewizzard

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st.
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
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GAMA BOMB 'TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE' CD TO INCLUDE BONUS EP

Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB decided to break the mold in 2009 when they
released their brand new album, TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE, online as a
free download. Following many requests from fans for a physical release,
TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE will be available on CD and vinyl from January
28th.

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE will be released on limited edition vinyl in
black (only 700 made) and ultra-limited edition green (only 300 made), as
well as on CD. The limited edition CD version of the album also comes with
an exclusive bonus EP, titled HALF CUT, which includes 5 brand new, extra
tracks.

View the CD edition of the album at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/gamabomb_cd_spread.jpg

GAMA BOMB frontman PHILLY BYRNE comments:

"When we released Tales from the Grave in Space as a free download last
year, one of the most common responses from our fans was 'When can I get
this album on CD?' Which was both surprising and reassuring.

"We're giving our fans what we'd ideally like from a band we love; banging
thrash you can either listen to for free or own as a high-quality physical
package if you prefer something for your shelf.

"We worked hard, very hard, on the tracks which make up Half Cut. When we
spent days recording Tales... in the studio, we were working on Half Cut in
the kitchen of our cottage at night. We recorded on weekends and at home
long after recording had finished. These are the freshest songs we've
written, but they're quite different from the songs on Tales... they're a
bit meaner, a bit more evil.

"We're lucky we had the talent of Rory McGuigan to design the album sleeve.
He's made something that looks better to us than any thrash album ever made.
This is exactly the kind of CD we were always meant to have, and we hope our
fans agree.

"People asked us 'where's the CD?' and we're happy we can finally say 'Here
it is, go crazy'."

View an example of the comic book-styled CD booklet at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/tftgis_booklet_ex1.jpg

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE is out in Europe on January 28th and is
available to pre-order now at
http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_50

For fans in the USA, the limited edition CD and vinyl versions of TALES FROM
THE GRAVE IN SPACE are only available from the Earache USA webstore (still
shipping for January 28th) at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_50

A regular CD edition of the album, without the bonus EP, will be available
in retail stores in the USA from March 8th.

You can still download TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE for free, powered by
RapidShare, at http://www.earache.com/gamabomb

For more GAMA BOMB news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/gamabomb

UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
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London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

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EVILE TO KICK OFF EUROPEAN TOUR TONIGHT

British thrashers EVILE are kicking off a European headlining tour tonight
in Cardiff, UK.

The "Infecting Nations" tour will be EVILE's first with new bassist JOEL
GRAHAM and will see the band tearing their way around the UK before heading
off to mainland Europe. Joining EVILE on the tour will be American
thrashers WARBRINGER and Israel's THE FADING.

EVILE drummer BEN CARTER speaks from the road:

"We're looking forward to a new start in 2010. Obviously it's going to be
difficult and sad without Mike, but Joel's a fantastic bass player and he's
a lovely guy to boot, so I anticipate much excitement on the road and at the
gigs and we hope our fans give us a warm welcome with our new member.

"I'm looking forward to headlining in Europe with our new line-up and
hanging out with some crazy European fans. I know Mike would have enjoyed
this, and I'm sure there'll be a host of alcohol drunk in his honour along
the way.

"It's going to be fun introducing Joel to our Evile family in so many
different countries. As long as you're there, we'll be there, irrespective
of the bloody snow! See you all on the road, I'll raise a drumstick and a
beer to ya!"

Catch EVILE live on the "Infecting Nations" tour throughout Europe at the
following shows:

EVILE w/ WARBRINGER, THE FADING
14.01.10 Cardiff, UK - Barfly
15.01.10 Wrexham, UK - Central Station
16.01.10 York, UK - Fibbers
17.01.10 Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
18.01.10 Newcastle, UK - University
20.01.10 Manchester, UK - Academy 3
21.01.10 Nottingham, UK - Rock City
22.01.10 Leeds, UK - Rios
23.01.10 Bristol, UK - Thekla
24.01.10 London, UK - The Underworld
25.01.10 Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
27.01.10 Tilburg, Holland - O13
28.01.10 Kerkrade, Holland - Rocktempel
29.01.10 Aarau, Switzerland - KIFF
30.01.10 Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
31.01.10 Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
01.02.10 Munich, Germany - Backstage
02.02.10 Milan, Italy - Tunnel
04.02.10 Barcelona, Spain - Be Cool
05.02.10 Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas
06.02.10 Lisbon, Portugal - Cine Teatro Corroios
07.02.10 Irun, Spain - Tunk
09.02.10 Luynes, France - Korigan
10.02.10 Paris, France - Glaz'Art
11.02.10 Weinheim, Germany - Cafe Zentral
12.02.10 Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
13.02.10 Chemnitz, Germany - Talschock
14.02.10 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
16.02.10 Dudingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn
17.02.10 Wangen, Germany - Jugendhaus
18.02.10 Nurnberg, Germany - Z-Bau
19.02.10 Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
20.02.10 Essen, Germany - Turock

View the official tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/InfectingNations2010.jpg

EVILE are set to take time out of their European tour to appear at select
PULP stores in the UK, where the band will be chatting with fans and signing
merchandise. Come along and hang out with EVILE at these PULP stores:

17th January - Glasgow - 1:00pm
Unit 266, St. Enoch's Centre

20th January - Manchester - 5:00pm
Unit 27, Barbirolli Mall,
Manchester Arndale

21st January - Nottingham - 5:00pm
Unit 311, Victoria Centre

View the flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_instore_uk2010.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get your
copy in Europe at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41 or
in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk

UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

MUNICIPAL WASTE PREPARING FOR EUROPEAN TOUR

Virginian crossover leaders MUNICIPAL WASTE finished the North American leg
of their "Waste the World" headlining tour in December, and are now
preparing for the start of their European leg.

MUNICIPAL WASTE will head out to Europe next week in support of their
critically acclaimed new album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, which debuted at number
10 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Joining MUNICIPAL WASTE will be
VICTIMS and REPROACH.

MUNICIPAL WASTE frontman TONY FORESTA comments:

"I'm really pumped that we're coming back over to do a proper Massive
Aggressive tour in Europe. I'm also very excited to be bringing a band like
Victims with us. We've been trying to tour with them for a while and it's
great that it worked out for this run. From the shows we have played
together with them in the past, I feel that the Waste and Victims are a
pretty lethal combination. Expect a lot of new songs in the set as well as
a heap of old surprises. Looking forward to this one. See you soon!"

Catch MUNICIPAL WASTE with VICTIMS and REPROACH at the following shows:

19.01.10 Berlin, Germany - Magnet Club
20.01.10 Stuttgart, Germany - Juha West
21.01.10 Munich, Germany - Feierwerk
22.01.10 Bologna, Italy - Sottotetto Club
23.01.10 Treviso, Italy - New Age Club
25.01.10 Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang
27.01.10 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
28.01.10 Oslo, Norway - Betong
29.01.10 Bergen, Norway - Garage
30.01.10 Birmingham, UK - Academy
01.02.10 Glasgow, UK - King Tuts
02.02.10 Leeds, UK - The Cockpit
04.02.10 London, UK - The Scala
05.02.10 Bolwerk, Netherlands - Sneek
06.02.10 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg

View the tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/mw_euro_flyer_2010.jpg

Check out MUNICIPAL WASTE's video for the track "Wrong Answer", from the
band's latest album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bJ9bYCmO2c

MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE is available now. Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_671_75

For more MUNICIPAL WASTE news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/municipalwaste

UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

EVILE TO MEET FANS AT PULP STORES IN UK

British thrashers EVILE are set to take time out of their European tour to
appear at select PULP stores in the UK, where the band will be chatting with
fans and signing merchandise.

EVILE kick off their headlining "Infecting Nations" tour of Europe this
Thursday, 14th January, with support from American thrashers WARBRINGER and
Israel's THE FADING.

Come along and hang out with EVILE and get your merch signed at the
following PULP stores in the UK:

17th January - Glasgow - 1:00pm
Unit 266, St. Enoch's Centre

20th January - Manchester - 5:00pm
Unit 27, Barbirolli Mall,
Manchester Arndale

21st January - Nottingham - 5:00pm
Unit 311, Victoria Centre

View the flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_instore_uk2010.jpg

Catch EVILE live in Europe on the "Infecting Nations" tour at the following
shows:

EVILE w/ WARBRINGER, THE FADING
14.01.10 Cardiff, UK - Barfly
15.01.10 Wrexham, UK - Central Station
16.01.10 York, UK - Fibbers
17.01.10 Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
18.01.10 Newcastle, UK - University
20.01.10 Manchester, UK - Academy 3
21.01.10 Nottingham, UK - Rock City
22.01.10 Leeds, UK - Rios
23.01.10 Bristol, UK - Thekla
24.01.10 London, UK - The Underworld
25.01.10 Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
27.01.10 Tilburg, Holland - O13
28.01.10 Kerkrade, Holland - Rocktempel
29.01.10 Aarau, Switzerland - KIFF
30.01.10 Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
31.01.10 Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
01.02.10 Munich, Germany - Backstage
02.02.10 Milan, Italy - Tunnel
04.02.10 Barcelona, Spain - Be Cool
05.02.10 Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas
06.02.10 Lisbon, Portugal - Cine Teatro Corroios
07.02.10 Irun, Spain - Tunk
09.02.10 Luynes, France - Korigan
10.02.10 Paris, France - Glaz'Art
11.02.10 Weinheim, Germany - Cafe Zentral
12.02.10 Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
13.02.10 Chemnitz, Germany - Talschock
14.02.10 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
16.02.10 Dudingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn
17.02.10 Wangen, Germany - Jugendhaus
18.02.10 Nurnberg, Germany - Z-Bau
19.02.10 Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
20.02.10 Essen, Germany - Turock

View the official tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/InfectingNations2010.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get your
copy in Europe at http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41
or in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk

UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
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NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH COMPLETES RECORDING OF THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM

Detroit death metallers, AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have completed work on their upcoming new album, due out later this year, via EARACHE RECORDS. For the entire month of December 2009, the band made residence at Dreadcore Productions in White Lake, MI. The band recorded the album with producer, Josh Wichman, who made sure to catch the band at their peak over each take. AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH guitarist, Kyle McIlmurray issued this brief statement upon the album's completion:

"We just exited the studio and have begun the mixing process. Josh sent us a quick mix of one of the tracks from the album and we were all blown away by what we have all created with our time in the studio. You're definitely all in for a treat. Expect a new, more mature AHFW. I think every member in the band was given the chance to shine on this album. We all poured our blood, sweat and tears into this to take the bar and raise it higher. Needless to say, we're all stoked beyond belief for the release of this record. The album artwork is being done by the renowned God Machine.. Theres another thing we're way excited about. The list goes on and on.. Basically in a nutshell we have wiped the slate clean as a band and are now ready to continue to fill it with nothing less then stellar characteristics." 

Catch AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH on tour with WITHIN THE RUINS:

January 21st - Romeo, Michigan @ The Static Age (No WITHIN THE RUINS)

January 22nd - Southgate, Michigan @ The Modern Exchange (No WITHIN THE RUINS)

January 30th - Charlotte, Michigan @ The Masonic Temple (No WITHIN THE RUINS)

February 12th - Two Rivers, WI @ The Behringer Room (No WITHIN THE RUINS)

February 13th - Buffalo, Minnesota @ The Vault

February 15th - St. Louis, Missouri @ Fubar

February 16th -  East Ridge, Tennessee @ The Warehouse

February 17th - Corbin, Kentucky @ Corbin Technology Center

February 18th - Windsor, Ontario @ Warhaus Community Center

February 19th - Southgate, Michigan @ The Modern Exchange

February 20th - Jackson, Michigan @ Club 789

February 21st - Charleroi, Pennsylvania @ Club Octane  

February 22nd - Wilmington, Delaware @ Mojo 13

February 23rd - Metuchen, New Jersey @ FA Hall 

February 24th - Ashland, Massachussetts @ Ashland VFW 

April 17th - Toledo, Ohio @ Headliner's

For the latest AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH tour dates, music, news and

more, go to http://www.myspace.com/andhellfollowedwith

Follow guitarist, Kyle McIlmurray at http://twitter.com/heyitskyledge

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

 Anthony Guzzardo

 North American Press Manager

 Earache Records

 4402 11th st.

 Suite 507a

 Long Island City, NY 11101

 Phone - 718-786-1707

 Fax - 718-786-1756

 AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37

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ORDER OF ENNEAD POST LIVE VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE

With the arrival of 2010, Floridian extreme metallers, ORDER OF ENNEAD look back at 2009 by posting a number of clips on YouTube from the band's 2009 European tour. Vocalist/guitarist, Kevin Quirion (DEICIDE) has left fans a message regarding the posting:

"Just put together some videos to mark the beginning of 2010. These are from the tours with did with Deicide, Samael, Devian, The Amenta, Vader, Vital Remains, Sludge and Tribulation. It was a fun year for us and we hope with the release of our second album that this year will be more of the same. See you on the road."

"As If a Rose I Wither" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e81GnIgcQ5s
"Introspection and the Loss of Denial" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1Zz_YsuW0s
"This Mortal Journey" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSgQrwFm1zs
"The Culling" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn-lYbeF-dk

ORDER OF ENNEAD recently finished recording their next album, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING with producer, Mark Lewis (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS) at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, FL. The album is due for release on April 20th.

ORDER OF ENNEAD lead guitarist John Li comments: "So what can I say about this new album? In my honest opinion, it's much heavier and darker than our self-titled debut, more cohesive, thematic, melodic, but not completely over the top. In a nutshell, the works. To me, the songs sound totally different than the demos and I was blown away after the songs began to take form. They sound BIG."

Watch a behind-the-scenes video of ORDER OF ENNEAD in the studio at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s7QS3qwhDM

Watch drummer Steve Asheim recording the drums for a track titled "This
Mortal Journey" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xj7E9AEIPI

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album is out now worldwide and consists
of 11 tracks of blasting death metal intensity, mixed with touches of black
metal melodrama. Get your limited edition copy with bonus DVD in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126

For more ORDER OF ENNEAD news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo

North American Press Manager

Earache Records
4402 11th st. 
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101

Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com

http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords

Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

CULT OF LUNA'S FIRST TWO ALBUMS TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL FOR FIRST TIME EVER

Swedish avant-rockers CULT OF LUNA are set to have their first two albums
released on vinyl LP for the first time ever.

Earache Records will be releasing CULT OF LUNA's self-titled debut album and
its follow-up, THE BEYOND, on January 25th on limited edition, double
gatefold, coloured vinyl LP, marking the first time these album have ever
been pressed on vinyl. The release is part of Earache's "First Time on
Vinyl" campaign, plugging the gaps in the Earache catalogue previously
unavailable on vinyl.

CULT OF LUNA and THE BEYOND have been specially remastered for this release
by producer PELLE HENRICSSON (REFUSED, HELL IS FOR HEROES) and include
exclusive new artwork by CULT OF LUNA guitarist ERIK OLOFSSON. The debut,
CULT OF LUNA, includes 3 songs enhanced and extended specifically for this
vinyl edition.

View the exclusive album art and vinyl colours at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/col_firsttimeonvinyl.jpg

CULT OF LUNA guitarist ERIK OLOFSSON comments: "We chose to re-design the
sleeves in a refined Cult of Luna aesthetic, still honoring the original
pieces which are very important for us as well."

Pre-order CULT OF LUNA and THE BEYOND on limited edition vinyl in Europe at
http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_29 or in the USA at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_29

For more CULT OF LUNA news and information, head to
http://www.myspace.com/cultofluna

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London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

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NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

AT THE GATES: WIN TICKETS TO EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY FILM PREMIERE

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES are set to release THE
FLAMES OF THE END, a brand new, 3-disc DVD set, on February 22nd through
Earache Records.

The first disc in this indispensable set features a brand new documentary
running over 2 hours, detailing the band's entire career from their early
days to their reformation and hugely successful tour in 2008. The
documentary, titled 'Under A Serpent Sun - The Story of At The Gates',
features exclusive interviews and previously unseen footage, all filmed and
directed by AT THE GATES guitarist Anders Bjorler.

If you can't bear the wait until the release of the DVD, UK metal magazine
Terrorizer is giving away a pair of tickets to the London premiere screening
of the documentary this Friday, 15th January.

To be in with a chance of winning tickets to the exclusive UK premiere of
this highly-anticipated documentary, just head over to Terrorizer's website
and answer the simple question:
http://www.terrorizer.com/haunted/win-tickets-gates-documentary-screening

(Note: You must be registered with Terrorizer to answer the question)

Along with 'Under A Serpent Sun - The Story of At The Gates', THE FLAMES OF
THE END also includes 'Purgatory Unleashed - Live at Wacken', a 75-minute
live DVD, filmed at the band's reunion set at the Wacken festival in 2008,
as well as 'Only the Dead Are Smiling', a collection of rare and archive
footage of the band playing in locations around the globe from 1991 - 2008.
The set comes housed in a deluxe, six-panel DVD digipak and includes a
40-page colour booklet.

Watch the video trailer for THE FLAMES OF THE END at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fa6PeVuSmI

View a picture of the DVD set at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/TheFlamesOfTheEndDVD.jpg

For more AT THE GATES news and info, head to
http://www.myspace.com/atthegatesband

UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
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NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707

YOUR DEMISE TO APPEAR AS SPECIAL GUEST ON THE ATTICUS METAL TOUR II

St. Albans, UK hardcore act, YOUR DEMISE has been added as a special guest on a select number of dates during the Atticus Metal Tour II. The shows, taking place shortly after their run on the already-announced Small Town Shakedown tour will see YOUR DEMISE playing alongside UNEARTH, STICK TO YOUR GUNS, THE GHOST INSIDE, VEIL OF MAYA and CARNIFEX.

Here are the dates in which YOUR DEMISE will appear on the Atticus Metal Tour II:

3/23 - Dayton, OH @ The Attic
3/24 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
3/25 - St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
3/27 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
3/28 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
3/29 - Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
3/31 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
4/01 - Montreal, QC @ Tulipe
4/02 - Quebec City, QC @ Imperial

For more info on the Atticus Metal Tour II, go to http://www.myspace.com/atticusmetaltour

Having conquered the UK with their blend of crushing hardcore and flourishes of cutting edge drum/bass, YOUR DEMISE looks to take North America by force on the Small Town Shakedown tour, the band's first tour of the continent, They will be playing alongside THE GHOST INSIDE, FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS and SUFFOKATE. Here are the dates:

1/20 - Palmdale, CA @ The Crossing
1/22 - San Diego, CA @ Soma (NO TGI)
1/23 – Sacramento, CA @ Boardwalk
1/24 - Roseburg, OR @ Riversdale Grange
1/25 – Portland, OR @ Satyricon
1/26 – Tacoma, WA @ Viaduct
1/27 – Boise, ID @ The Venue
1/28 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound
1/29 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
1/30 – Albuquerque, NM @ Warehouse 508
1/31 – Tulsa, OK @ Marquee
2/04 - Columbus, GA @ Gallery 13
2/05 - Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit
2/06 - Charleston, SC @ The Oasis
2/07 - Augusta, GA @ Sector 7G
2/09 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
2/10 - Syracuse, NY @ Westcott
2/11 - Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheels
2/12 - Nitro, WV @ Brickhouse
2/13 – Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
2/14 – Louisville, KY @ Uncle Pleasant's

View the tour flyer at http://bit.ly/4pPNJ7

Here's what the critics have to say about IGNORANCE NEVER DIES:

"IGNORANCE NEVER DIES is one beast of a record." - Outburn (9/10)

"YOUR DEMISE bulldozes listeners and absolutely kills it." - Bring On Mixed Reviews (4.5/5)

"This is bloody knuckles, hammered face, no holds-barred hardcore!" - Frantik ZIne (3.5/5)

"Your Demise's brand of in-your-face noise is customarily designed to incite a ruckus" - YRB Magazine

Get your copy of IGNORANCE NEVER DIES from the EARACHE U.S. WEBSTORE (http://earache.com/uswebstore/product_info.php/products_id/619), Amazon.com (http://bit.ly/tTfMD) and FYE.com (http://bit.ly/XuJJw)

Hard chugging, violent and completely crushing, the video for "Burnt Tongues" encapsulates the YOUR DEMISE experience and then some: http://bit.ly/THNIQ

For the latest news, music and dates from YOUR DEMISE, check out their
official MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/yourdemise

Follow YOUR DEMISE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/yourdemise

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo

North American Press Manager

Earache Records
4402 11th st. 
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101

Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
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http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords

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EVILE FRONTMAN COMMENTS ON UPCOMING NORTH AMERICAN TOURS WITH KREATOR AND OVERKILL

British thrashers, EVILE recently announced that they will be embarking on their first major North American tours with such legendary acts as KREATOR and OVERKILL. EVILE frontman/guitarist, Matt Drake recently took some time to proclaim his (and the band's) excitement to hit the road across the pond in March through early-May:

"Well it's about time it happened, we can finally say that we are coming to the USA!! It's been a long time coming because we've tried before, we've had a few plans made in the past to get to the states but they always fell through but it's finally confirmed and happening. We couldn't be happier that we get to lay waste to peoples senses on a nightly basis with such legendary bands that we have nothing but respect for, we're looking forward to meeting people who have listened to our cd's but never had the chance to see us live and we're also looking forward to introducing ourselves to a lot of new people and instead of easing ourselves into it by doing a week or so we're going for a full on two month straight tour with only a few days off, the way it should be!! I'm personally looking forward to being able to visit such iconic places as New York, Las Vegas, San Francisco as these are the kind of places i never thought i would be lucky enough to see. Ladies and gentlemen the British are coming!!!!"

Catch EVILE on these killer tours:

Hordes Of Chaos II Tour w/ KREATOR, VOIVOD, NACHTMYSTIUM and LAZARUS A.D.

Mar 3 Jaxx West Springfield, Virginia
Mar 4 The Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar 5 The Palladium (MA) Worcester, Massachusetts
Mar 6 Nokia Theatre New York, New York
Mar 7 Club Soda Montreal, Quebec
Mar 8 Imperial De Quebec Quebec City, Quebec
Mar 9 Opera House Toronto, Ontario
Mar 10 Peabody's Cleveland, Ohio
Mar 11 Blondie's Detroit, Michigan
Mar 12 The Bottom Lounge Chicago, Illinois
Mar 13 Rave Milwaukee, Wisconsin (No VOIVOD)
Mar 14 Rock Station St Paul, Minnesota
Mar 16 Bluebird Theater Denver, Colorado (NO VOIVOD)

w/ KREATOR, KATAKLYSM, LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH and LAZARUS A.D.
Mar 18 Corazon Seattle, Washington
Mar 19 Rickshaw Theater Vancouver, British Columbia
Mar 20 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, Oregon
Mar 21 Slim's San Francisco, California
Mar 22 Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, Nevada
Mar 23 House Of Blues West Hollywood, California
Mar 24 House Of Blues San Diego, California
Mar 25 The Rock Tucson, Arizona
Mar 27 Emo's Alternative Lounging Austin, Texas
Mar 28 Meridian Houston, Texas
Mar 30 The Club at Firestone Orlando, Florida
Mar 31 The Masquerade Atlanta, Georgia

Killfest USA Tour w/ OVERKILL, VADER, GOD DETHRONED, WARBRINGER and WOE OF TYRANTS

Apr 1 The Trocadero Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apr 2 The Palladium Worcester, Massachusetts
Apr 3 Webster Theater Hartford, Connecticut
Apr 4 Imperial de Quebec Quebec City, Quebec
Apr 5 FouFounes Montreal, Quebec
Apr 6 Phoenix Concert Theater Toronto, Ontario
Apr 7 Bogarts Cincinnati, Ohio
Apr 8 Blondies Detroit, Michigan
Apr 9 The Metro Chicago, Illinois
Apr 10 The Rave Milwuakee, Wisconsin
Apr 11 Station 4 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Apr 12 Anne Zabel Theater Sioux Falls, SD
Apr 13 Gothic Theatre Denver, Colorado
Apr 15 Red Room Vancouver, British Columbia
Apr 16 El Corazon Seattle, Washington
Apr 17 Roseland Theater Portland, Oregon
Apr 18 The Grand Ballroom San Francisco, California
Apr 19 House of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada
Apr 20 House of Blues Los Angeles, California
Apr 21 House of Blues San Diego, California
Apr 22 U.B.'s Bar Mesa, Arizona
Apr 23 The Rock Tuscon, Arizona
Apr 24 Dos Amigos Odessa, Texas
Apr 25 Marquee Tulsa, Oklahoma
Apr 26 Emo's Austin, Texas
Apr 27 Scout Bar Houston, Texas
Apr 28 Trees Dallas, Texas
Apr 29 Headliner's Music Hall Louisville, Kentucky
Apr 30 Jaxx Springfield, Virginia
May 1 Nokia Theater New York City, New York
May 2 Club Hell Providence, Rhode Island

Earlier today, EVILE unveiled their first photo with new bassist, Joel Graham. He joins the band following the tragic death of their late bassist, Mike Alexander. Joel Graham previously played in Yorkshire metal band RISE TO ADDICTION, who recorded for Mausoleum Records.

View the first new photo of EVILE featuring the new line-up at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/EVILE_020110_100SM.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get your
copy in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk

Follow EVILE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/evileuk

For press opportunities and further information, please contact:

Anthony Guzzardo
North American Press Manager
Earache Records
4402 11th st. 
Suite 507a
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone - 718-786-1707
Fax - 718-786-1756
AIM/MSN: ForsakenChaos37
www.earache.com
usapr@earache.com
http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords
Photos, Art and Logos available at: http://www.earache.com/media

EVILE POSTS FIRST BAND PHOTO WITH NEW BASSIST

British thrashers EVILE recently announced their new bassist, JOEL GRAHAM,
who joins the band following the tragic death of their late bassist, MIKE
ALEXANDER. JOEL GRAHAM previously played in Yorkshire metal band RISE TO
ADDICTION, who recorded for Mausoleum Records.

View the first new photo of EVILE featuring the new line-up at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/EVILE_020110_100SM.jpg

(L-R: Ben Carter, Matt Drake, Joel Graham, Ol Drake)

New EVILE bassist JOEL GRAHAM comments:

"I'd just like to say how much I'm looking forward to the upcoming tour with
the band, and can't wait to meet all the Evile fans personally. Since the
announcement was made about me joining Evile, the words of support have been
overwhelming in what is ultimately a very difficult position in the band to
fill. All I will say is, I will do my best every night of the tour and
contribute what I can to keep this band stronger than ever. See you on
tour, and thank you.."

EVILE are set to kick off a headlining European tour next week with their
new line-up. The "Infecting Nations" tour will start with a run of shows on
the band's home soil of the UK, before they head off to mainland Europe.
Joining EVILE on the tour will be American thrashers WARBRINGER and Israel's
THE FADING.

The full "Infecting Nations" tour dates are as follows:

EVILE w/ WARBRINGER, THE FADING
14.01.10 Cardiff, UK - Barfly
15.01.10 Wrexham, UK - Central Station
16.01.10 York, UK - Fibbers
17.01.10 Glasgow, UK - Cathouse
18.01.10 Newcastle, UK - University
20.01.10 Manchester, UK - Academy 3
21.01.10 Nottingham, UK - Rock City
22.01.10 Leeds, UK - Rios
23.01.10 Bristol, UK - Thekla
24.01.10 London, UK - The Underworld
25.01.10 Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall
27.01.10 Tilburg, Holland - O13
28.01.10 Kerkrade, Holland - Rocktempel
29.01.10 Aarau, Switzerland - KIFF
30.01.10 Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
31.01.10 Saarbrucken, Germany - Garage
01.02.10 Munich, Germany - Backstage
02.02.10 Milan, Italy - Tunnel
04.02.10 Barcelona, Spain - Be Cool
05.02.10 Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas
06.02.10 Lisbon, Portugal - Cine Teatro Corroios
07.02.10 Irun, Spain - Tunk
09.02.10 Luynes, France - Korigan
10.02.10 Paris, France - Glaz'Art
11.02.10 Weinheim, Germany - Cafe Zentral
12.02.10 Osnabruck, Germany - Bastard Club
13.02.10 Chemnitz, Germany - Talschock
14.02.10 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
16.02.10 Dudingen, Switzerland - Bad Bonn
17.02.10 Wangen, Germany - Jugendhaus
18.02.10 Nurnberg, Germany - Z-Bau
19.02.10 Copenhagen, Denmark - The Rock
20.02.10 Essen, Germany - Turock

View the official "Infecting Nations" tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/InfectingNations2010.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get your
copy in Europe at http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41
or in the USA at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_41

For more EVILE news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/evileuk

UK AND EUROPEAN PRESS MANAGER - TALITA
talita@earache.com
London office phone: +44(0)207 240 5002

USA PRESS MANAGER - ANTHONY
usapr@earache.com
NYC office phone: +1(718)786 1707