EARACHE NEWS RELEASES ARCHIVE: April 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

ENFORCER: 'DIAMONDS' TRACK-BY-TRACK PART 2

Swedish heavy metal sensations ENFORCER are preparing for the release of
their brand new album, DIAMONDS, on May 24th in Europe through Earache
Records and in the rest of the world on May 25th through Heavy Artillery
Records.

DIAMONDS is ENFORCER's second album and features ten tracks of pure,
classic-sounding heavy metal.

ENFORCER frontman OLOF WIKSTRAND gives a track-by-track description of the
second half of the album:

Diamonds
"I think it's really important to be consistent with some things and to open
the B-side with an instrumental track is one of those things I want to make
a trademark. It's built on two parts where we stole the last part from a
song that Joseph had in a completely different band years ago. We knew we
wanted to use that somewhere on the record. We sat down one day and just
decided to make it a song. So we begun with a riff that I intended to use
to another part, and we just jammed up the rest to the first part. Cool and
spontaneously. The vocals in the end of the song are sang by a friend to us
from a local rock band in Stockholm called The Vanjas."

Live for the Night
"'Live for the Night' is without doubt the fastest song on the album and
pretty much a leftover from 'Into the Night'. Even though it's a great
song, I figured that it wasn't gonna make it to the 'Into the Night' album
as a whole back then so I saved it for later. I also wanted to put the
fastest song after the instrumental to keep up that consistency also on this
album. The lyrics are about a dark demon that comes up from hell to destroy
your life!"

Nightmares
"A pretty fast one that Joseph surprisingly came up with last summer with
lyrics and everything. Starts off with a fast riff that goes into a
somewhat melodic chorus and then into a break of two different vocal parts
and a hell of a solo duel between Joseph and Adam. I hadn't been singing it
when we rehearsed and since Joseph had been singing this for himself, we had
to rewrite all the vocal lines in the studio. That took us a while. It's
probably the hardest song for me to sing, and I still don't have a clue how
I will make it live."

Walk With Me
"This is also a song completely done by Adam that I have to admit that I
didn't see the potential in it when we first started to rehearse and record
it. But one morning in the studio Adam and Rikard pushed me really hard in
the vocal booth to something I couldn't see and PAW! We suddenly had the
greatest chorus ever! In a morning we had turned an average song to the
biggest hit on the record. I love the chorus and the break after the solos.
The lyrics here are inspired by the television series Twin Peaks."

Take Me to Hell
"The closer of the album. This is the newest song on the record, and my
original thought was actually to have it open up the third album. But we
had to pull off another song in the last minute that just didn't make it, so
suddenly we had a spot over. The song is a big punch in your face and has
probably the most direct chorus you can think of. The message of the song
is easy. It's a big fuck off to heavens and a call to consecrate your soul
to the devil."

If you missed part 1 of the DIAMONDS track-by-track, you can still read it
at http://j.mp/enfpt1

DIAMONDS is available to pre-order now in Europe on limited edition digipak
CD and limited edition coloured vinyl LP.

Pre-order your limited edition copy of DIAMONDS now, with a free poster
while stocks last, at
http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_751

View an image of the available formats at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/enforcer_formats.jpg

DIAMONDS is also now available to pre-order on iTunes in Europe at
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/diamonds/id365151741

ENFORCER are due to kick off a European tour this Saturday, May 1st with
CAULDRON, SUICIDAL ANGELS and STEELWING. Catch them live at the following
shows:

Power of Metal tour
ENFORCER, CAULDRON, SUICIDAL ANGELS, STEELWING
01.05.2010 Regensburg, Germany - Boiler Room
02.05.2010 Terneuzen, Netherlands - The Pit
03.05.2010 Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben
04.05.2010 Wien, Austria - Escape
05.05.2010 München, Germany - Backstage
06.05.2010 Arnheim, Netherlands - Willemeen
07.05.2010 Schweinfurt, Germany - Stattbahnhof
08.05.2010 Essen, Germany - Turock
09.05.2010 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
10.05.2010 Hamburg, Germany - Marx
11.05.2010 Berlin, Germany - Alte Feuerwache Treptow
12.05.2010 Wangen, Germany - Jugendhaus
13.05.2010 Dessau, Germany - Metalfest Open Air Germany
14.05.2010 Mining am Inn, Austria - Metalfest Open Air Austria
15.05.2010 Pratteln, Switzerland - Metalfest Open Air Switzerland

View the "Power of Metal" tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/powerofmetaltour2010.jpg

ENFORCER w/ CAULDRON
26.05.10 Leeds, UK - The Well
27.05.10 London, UK - The Old Blue Last
28.05.10 Manchester, UK - Satan's Hollow
29.05.10 Birmingham, UK - Scruffy Murphy's

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

Get more ENFORCER news and info, and check out the track "Midnight Vice", at
http://www.myspace.com/enforcerswe

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

Thursday, April 29, 2010

ENFORCER: 'DIAMONDS' AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOW IN EUROPE

DIAMONDS, the brand new album from Swedish heavy metal sensations ENFORCER,
is available to pre-order now in Europe.

DIAMONDS is ENFORCER's second album and features ten tracks of pure,
classic-sounding heavy metal. The album is due to be released in Europe on
May 24th through Earache Records and in the rest of the world on May 25th
through Heavy Artillery Records.

DIAMONDS is available to pre-order now in Europe on limited edition digipak
CD, and is also available on limited edition coloured vinyl LP in the
following colours:

Orange & Red - 100 copies
Clear "Diamond" - 200 copies
White - 300 copies
Black - 400 copies

Pre-order your limited edition copy of DIAMONDS now, with a free poster
while stocks last, at
http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_669_751

View an image of the available formats at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/enforcer_formats.jpg

DIAMONDS is also now available to pre-order on iTunes in Europe at
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/diamonds/id365151741

ENFORCER are due to kick off a European tour this Saturday, May 1st with
CAULDRON, SUICIDAL ANGELS and STEELWING. Catch them live at the following
shows:

View the "Power of Metal" tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/powerofmetaltour2010.jpg

ENFORCER w/ CAULDRON
26.05.10 Leeds, UK - The Well
27.05.10 London, UK - The Old Blue Last
28.05.10 Manchester, UK - Satan's Hollow
29.05.10 Birmingham, UK - Scruffy Murphy's

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

Get more ENFORCER news and info, and check out the track "Midnight Vice", at
http://www.myspace.com/enforcerswe

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

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH - "PROPRIOCEPTION" COVER IS NOISECREEP'S ALBUM ART OF THE WEEK

The esteemed metal website, NoiseCreep has named the cover of AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH's forthcoming album, PROPRIOCEPTION (pictured here: http://earacherecords.com/myspace/andhellfollowedwith.jpg) to be its "Album Art of the Week." In an exclusive interview, NoiseCreep talks to the famed English artist, Godmachine about how the artwork was commissioned, how it ties in with the album's dark story and…nipples?

"One thing I find quite funny is that the U.S.A. market hates nipples." "They detest nipples. I wonder if like the popular and misguided circumcision, women have them removed? Because they are not wanted on any work I do for the States. Something about people being upset by them or something -- really weird either way. So I was asked, as the album was going to the States, to cover all nipples."

"I used my wife as the model for the art work as she has awesome red hair, but sadly she also has nipples."

Read the entire article, including a chat with PROPRIOCEPTION album artist, Godmachine at http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/04/28/and-hell-followed-with-proprioception-album-art-of-the-wee/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NoiseCreep+%28NoiseCreep.com%29

Slated for North American release on June 29th, PROPRIOCEPTION is the EARACHE RECORDS debut of AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH - the Detroit deathcore band who's sheer heaviness is straight out of the depths of hell itself. Filled with incredible displays of technical prowess over memorable songs that are reminiscent of old school death metal giants like DEICIDE. However, unlike most other acts of their ilk, much care has been given to crafting a dark, fully formed story that ties all of the songs together. According to vocalist, Nick Holland:

"Following a dark story of gruesome imagery and gothic thematics, "Proprioception" is a telling of despair and misery in the loss of one girl's hope in herself and the world around. Battling horrific images in her head throughout the progression of a severe drug addiction, said protagonist battles her own sanity and morality. The first three quarters of the album are each of her visions, each becoming more gruesome then the last while simultaneously becoming more and more realistic.

When her last vision pertains to most contemporary human loss of compassion and care, she battles morality and logic as she struggles to find a reason to live. The last quarter of the album deals with the human desire to possess reason and meaning in existence and the sometimes seemingly illogical decision to carry on in what can appear to be a futile up-hill battle.

The word 'Proprioception' means that the particles in the brain, without cognizant process, can understand(in more of a sense of programming then conscious thought) their relative positioning and worth/meaning in the universe around due to their comprehension of said programming(with or without a theological explanation of origin). The word reflects our desire to search for and understand our meaning and place in the world, even down to the smallest particles in our body possessing this desire.

"Proprioception" is a story of battling hopelessness in the struggle for meaning, a struggle that we all have or will endure in our lives.

End.

Quite a mouthful, huh?"

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH are releasing their Josh Wichman-produced EARACHE debut, PROPRIOCEPTION (featuring art by GODMACHINE) in North America on June 29th. Pre-order it along with some killer shirts and special merch bundles at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_715

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH are set to return to the road this spring alongside KNIGHTS OF THE ABYSS, BURNING THE MASSES and THOSE WHO LIE BENEATH as part of the 28 Days Latour. This tour features some of the most punishing deathcore acts around today and AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH is excited to bring their brand of motor city slaughter to fans who will no doubt be extra ravenous with the bands on this bill. Here are the dates.

May 21st - Phoenix, Arizona @ Old World Brewery
May 22nd - Newport Beach, California @ Hogue Barmichael's
May 23rd - Canoga Park, California @ The Cobalt Cafe
May 24th - Oxnard, California @ The Cabana Hall
May 25th - Orangevale, California @ The Boardwalk
May 26th - Bend, Oregon @ The Domino Room
May 27th - Portland, Oregon @ The Satyricon
May 28th - Spokane, Washington @ The Cretin Top
May 29th - Garden City, Idaho @ Brawl Studio
May 30th - Salt Lake City, Utah @ Club Sound
June 1st - Riverton, Wyoming @ F.E.O.
June 2nd - Wichita, Kansas @ The Oz Cafe
June 3rd - Clarksville, Tennessee @ The Coup
June 4th - Harlan, Kentucky @ Harlan National Guard Armory
June 5th - Columbus, Georgia @ Gallery 13
June 6th - Loganville, Georgia @ The Movement Venue
June 7th - Pensacola, Florida @ American Legion Post 33
June 8th - Metairie, Louisiana @ The High Ground
June 9th - Houston, Texas @ The Warsaw
June 10th - McAllen, Texas @ Nikki Rowe VFW
June 11th - San Antonio, Texas @ The White Rabbit
June 12th - Dallas, Texas @ Fat Daddy's
June 13th - Albuquerque, New Mexico @ The Compound (no AHFW)
June 14th - Las Vegas, Nevada @ The Farm (KOTA & BTM Only)

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/28dayslatour.jpg

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have inaugurated this great tour announcement by posting up a new song on their official MySpace page. The new track, "Rotting Procession" is a chunky, blast-laden affair that showcases everything that the band is about. The song is just one piece of the puzzle that will unravel the story of PROPRIOCEPTION and you can hear it at http://www.myspace.com/andhellfollowedwith

Watch this killer AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH live performance filmed at a California gig in late 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBocbzNKvZs

Follow AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ahfw

Keep up with the latest AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH videos at http://youtube.com/andhellfollowedwith

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

GAMA BOMB TO KICK OFF UK TOUR ON SATURDAY

Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB recently completed a short tour of their homeland
with Liverpool crossover thrashers and labelmates SSS, and are now preparing
for a UK tour.

GAMA BOMB are due to kick off the "Back to the Fu-tour" this Saturday, 1st
May in Sheffield, with London thrashers MUTANT providing support for the
tour.

GAMA BOMB frontman PHILLY BYRNE comments:

"I hate BBC Radio 2. I think Steve Lamacq is shit. Every time we tour the
UK, we're forced to listen to his drivelling and pathetic attempts at
nostalgic comedy. On this tour we will be listening to BBC Radio 4. If
your local station is worth listening to then we'll tune in to that instead.
Let us know the frequency. See you next week!"

If GAMA BOMB are headed to your town and you think the band would like your
local radio station, let them know on their MySpace page at
http://www.myspace.com/gamabomb

Catch GAMA BOMB live at the following shows:

GAMA BOMB w/ MUTANT
01.05.10 Sheffield, UK - Corporation
02.05.10 Peterborough, UK - Club Revolution
03.05.10 Sheerness, UK - Ivy Leaf
04.05.10 Newcastle, UK - Trillians
05.05.10 York, UK - Fibbers
06.05.10 London, UK - O2 Islington Academy
07.05.10 Brighton, UK - Engine Rooms
08.05.10 Jaen, Spain - Jaen Metal Festival 2, Auditorio de la Alameda
(without MUTANT)
09.05.10 Derby, UK - Old Bell

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

GAMA BOMB have been nominated for the "Best Underground Band" award at the
2010 Metal Hammer Golden Gods. Vote for the band at
http://goldengods.metalhammer.co.uk

GAMA BOMB's new album, TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE, is available now
worldwide on CD and vinyl. Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_50 or in North America
at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_50

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE is also still available to download as a free
album at http://www.earache.com/gamabomb

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

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

ENFORCER: 'DIAMONDS' TRACK-BY-TRACK (PART 1)

Swedish heavy metal sensations ENFORCER are preparing for the release of
their new album, DIAMONDS, on May 24th in Europe through Earache Records and
the rest of the world on May 25th through Heavy Artillery Records.

DIAMONDS is ENFORCER's second album and features ten tracks of pure,
classic-sounding heavy metal.

ENFORCER frontman OLOF WIKSTRAND gives a track-by-track description of the
first five tracks on DIAMONDS:

Midnight Vice
"First song of the album, which you already know is available to hear on our
MySpace page, summarizes our sound in a very specific way. It's a fast song
with a catchy chorus and a very hooky main riff. It's a shuffle song played
in a high tempo which makes the song pretty swingy, and actually faster than
it actually is. The song is 100% Enforcer and that's why we decided to put
it first. The lyrics are about an urge to kill, a possession to murder
after midnight.

Roll the Dice
"That is another song that really defines our sound. It is also the first
song that we finished with lyrics and everything to this album. It's been a
demo version around for quite a while now, and we actually had a hard time
making it as good as (or hopefully better than) the demo. This song is
actually my favorite of all our songs and my guess is that this track will
be the most prominent of the whole album. It's got a great structure and
arrangement and the chorus is great. Along with the breakdown and solo part
it makes the song a real hit!

Katana
"This song is Adam's work right through. We picked up a few riffs that Adam
had used in a band he played in years ago which was called Katana Samurai.
It had a few great riffs that we've been speaking about for years to do
something with and it turned into this song. We actually had a couple of
fights about having such a long and epic song in our repertoire, but it
turned out to be a great song that also gave the album a little broader
touch. The lyrics on this one are written by our dear friend Tomas
'Witchfinder' Ericsson of Helvetets Port.

Running in Menace
"We had finished all songs and we were going to enter the studio just in a
couple of days when Jonas surprisingly came up with this song. He had even
recorded a cool demo version of it secretly that he showed us and I don't
even know if he intended to make it an Enforcer song. But I really wanted
to make room for it so I decided to give it a go and I think it works
perfectly as an Enforcer song. I think this is one of the most direct and
catchy of the songs on the record, even though it has a little slower tempo.

High Roller
"It's a long shot if you're asking me and I have still not decided if I like
it or not. It's pretty much built upon the main riff that I've had in mind
since the demo days. It has existed in many versions before the one that
ended up on the album and it has been named various different things. So I
guess that's why I'm pretty blind or should I say deaf to this song."

ENFORCER and Toronto bashers CAULDRON are due to team up in May for the
"Power of Metal" European tour with SUICIDAL ANGELS and STEELWING, followed
by a short UK tour. Catch them live at the following shows:

View the "Power of Metal" tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/powerofmetaltour2010.jpg

ENFORCER w/ CAULDRON
26.05.10 Leeds, UK - The Well
27.05.10 London, UK - The Old Blue Last
28.05.10 Manchester, UK - Satan's Hollow
29.05.10 Birmingham, UK - Scruffy Murphy's

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

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

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

Monday, April 26, 2010

EVILE TO PERFORM "CEMETERY GATES" TONIGHT IN AUSTIN, TX & WEDNESDAY IN DALLAS, TX

EVILE TO PERFORM "CEMETERY GATES" TONIGHT IN AUSTIN, TX & WEDNESDAY IN DALLAS, TX

British thrashers, EVILE have ridden into Texas with all the fervor of 4 riled up cowboys from hell. With the next few days bringing the band's final Texas appearances on this tour, EVILE has decided to do something special for their great fans in the lone star state. They will pay tribute to 2 men who have had an immense impact upon their lives - Dimebag Darrell and the band's late bassist, Mike Alexander - by performing their version of the PANTERA classic, "Cemetery Gates" for the first time in front of lucky audiences tonight at Emo's in Austin, TX and Wednesday at Tree in Dallas, TX.

EVILE guitarist, Ol Drake explains the roots of this idea in a short statement:

"We were recently sat in the van looking at the dates on this overkill run and we mentioned how cool the Texas dates will be. Then it hit me that Dimebag was born in Dallas, TX, and we recently covered "Cemetery Gates" and received some good feedback on it. So we thought why not play it live in Dallas? I think it'd be a great tribute to Dime and Pantera, and we love playing the song. We'll be playing very early at the Texas shows so please turn up early to see Evile's set. The number of times people have come up to me saying they missed us from thinking the doors were later is ridiculous.

I know that if Mike were here for this tour, he'd be the first to suggest doing this in Dallas, so we can't wait."

Make sure you catch what will surely be a very special moment during the shows tonight at Emo's in Austin, TX (tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=501905) and Wednesday at Trees in Dallas, TX (tickets: http://treesdallas.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?b=1&lid=38675&eid=45241).

EVILE have released a digital-only single of the band's cover of PANTERA's "Cemetery Gates". EVILE recorded "Cemetery Gates" in 2009 for a special Metal Hammer Dimebag tribute album. Tragically, it was also the last song the band recorded with their late bassist, MIKE ALEXANDER.

"Cemetery Gates" is available now exclusively on iTunes, and also features a special version of EVILE's track "Time No More", with Japanese vocals/lyrics. Buy it today on iTunes US
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/cemetery-gates-single/id356887797

View the "Cemetery Gates" flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_cemeterygates_itunes.jpg

Catch EVILE on the Killfest tour with OVERKILL, VADER, GOD DETHRONED, WARBRINGER and WOE OF TYRANTS.

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

View the tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_killfest2010.jpg

EVILE's new album, INFECTED NATIONS, is available now worldwide. Get
your copy in North America 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

ORDER OF ENNEAD 'AN EXAMINATION OF BEING' OUT NOW IN EUROPE

AN EXAMINATION OF BEING, the new album from Floridian extreme metal act
ORDER OF ENNEAD, is out now in Europe.

AN EXAMINATION OF BEING is the second album from ORDER OF ENNEAD, following
their self-titled debut release in 2008. AN EXAMINATION OF BEING was
recorded at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark
Lewis (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS).

The full track listing for AN EXAMINATION OF BEING is as follows:

01. The Concept Of Our Extinction
02. The Scriptures Of Purification
03. Lies Upon The Lips Of Judas
04. This Mortal Journey
05. ...In The Mirror
06. An Examination Of Being
07. Conduits To Eternity
08. A Portal To Rapture
09. A Betrayal Of Self

AN EXAMINATION OF BEING is available to buy now with a version for every
budget, including a £4.99 low-priced CD, an £8.99 limited edition CD with
patch, and a £17 limited edition pack with the CD and an exclusive t-shirt.
Get your copy in Europe now at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126

See the different available versions of AN EXAMINATION OF BEING at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ooe_examination_formats.jpg

Get the album on iTunes at
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/an-examination-of-being/id364093656

AN EXAMINATION OF BEING is due to be released in North America on May 4th.
Pre-order your copy now at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126

Get more ORDER OF ENNEAD news and info, and listen to the new track "The
Concept Of Our Extinction" at http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

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

Friday, April 23, 2010

ANNIHILATOR: PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM ON ITUNES IN EUROPE

The self-titled new album from Canadian melodic thrash metal pioneers
ANNIHILATOR is available to pre-order now on iTunes in Europe.

'ANNIHILATOR' is the band's thirteenth studio album and is due to be
released in Europe on 17th May by Earache Records.

'ANNIHILATOR' is available to pre-order now on iTunes in Europe, for the
special pre-order only price of just £6.99/€7,99 at
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/annihilator/id363764749

ANNIHILATOR's self-titled new album features ten tracks of heads-down,
no-frills metal, including a cover of VAN HALEN's "Romeo Delight".

The full track listing for 'ANNIHILATOR' is as follows:

01. The Trend
02. Coward
03. Ambush
04. Betrayed
05. 25 Seconds
06. Nowhere To Go
07. The Other Side
08. Death In Your Eyes
09. Payback
10. Romeo Delight

Check out the new song, "Coward", on the band's official MySpace page at
http://www.myspace.com/annihilatorofficial

For more ANNIHILATOR news and info, head to http://www.annihilatormetal.com

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

WORMROT PREPARING FOR FIRST EVER UK TOUR

Singapore grindcore trio WORMROT are preparing for their first ever UK tour.

WORMROT will kick off their UK tour next Thursday, 29th April in support of
the band's debut album, ABUSE, which is out now in Europe. Following the UK
tour, WORMROT will be heading straight off to mainland Europe for the next 6
weeks.

WORMROT vocalist ARIF comments:

"We are currently preparing our shit to hit off UK this coming Monday. It
seems the flight related issue has been resolved. Mother nature fuck us up
at the wrong time. But it's all good now and we're set to grind! It's our
very first time grinding off UK and we're stoked as shit to meet new and old
friends boozing away and getting shitfaced after show.

"Also, we have few new tracks from the second album to share with the grind
community over in UK and Europe to have a "preview" or whatever you call it.
It is also our very first long ass tour compared to the previous ones. Two
months of endless grindage. The dates for UK/Europe can be found in our
MySpace page. Do check it out www.myspace.com/wormrotgrind. If you are
into grind, do join us for some beers before, during and after shows.

"We're stoked as shit to have this opportunity. Knowing us, coming from a
fucking small ass island we call home. GRINDCORE IS LOVE AND IT'S SPREADING
LIKE NEVER BEFORE. Cheesy as fuck. See you grinders real soon."

Catch WORMROT live in the UK and Europe at the following shows:

29.04.10 Cork, Ireland - The Quad Bar
30.04.10 Belfast, UK - The Bunker
01.05.10 Dublin, Ireland - The Pint
02.05.10 Leeds, UK - Deathfest at Leeds University
03.05.10 Manchester, UK - Star and Garter
04.05.10 Glasgow, UK - The 13th Note
05.05.10 Aberdeen, UK - The Tunnels
07.05.10 Newcastle, UK - Northumberland Arms
08.05.10 Nottingham, UK - The Old Angel
09.05.10 Derby, UK - Victoria Inn
10.05.10 Birmingham, UK - The Sunflower Lounge
11.05.10 Liverpool, UK - The Zanzibar Club
12.05.10 Hull, UK - The Ringside
13.05.10 London, UK - The Old Blue Last

View the UK tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/wormrot_uktour2010.jpg

15.05.10 Pardubice, Czech Republic - Obscene Society Fest
16.05.10 Buchloe, Germany - Hirsch Lindenberg
19.05.10 Lille, France - La Chimere
20.05.10 Paris, France - Belushi's Club
21.05.10 Le Thillot, France - Chez Fat Club
22.05.10 Noidans le Ferroux, France - Xaros' House
23.05.10 Saint-Etienne, France - L'Assomoir
25.05.10 Coruna, Spain - CSO Casa das Atochas
27.05.10 Torello, Spain - L'Electric Club
01.06.10 Cremona, Italy - Extreme Festival at CS Dordoni
02.06.10 Bologna, Italy - Nuovo Lazzaretto Squat
03.06.10 Rome, Italy - Pirateria Squat
04.06.10 Taranto, Italy - Masseria Autogestita Valente in Crispiano
06.06.10 Patra, Greece - University of Patra
08.06.10 Vilos, Greece - Matsaggou Squat
09.06.10 Thessaloniki, Greece - Biologica Squat
10.06.10 Prilep, Macedonia - Aporea Club
13.06.10 Ljubljana, Slovenia - Menza Pri Koritu
16.06.10 Banska Bistrica, Slovakia - 77 Club
17.06.10 Ostrava, Czech Republic - Bogota Club
18.06.10 Stoky U Jihlava, Czech Republic - Stara Kavarna
19.06.10 Ludwigsfelde, Germany - Trashcoreball Festival
25.06.10 Berlin, Germany - Koma F Squat
26.06.10 Harlingen, Netherlands - De Dokter
27.06.10 Rotterdam, Netherlands - Worm Club
28.06.10 Amsterdam, Netherlands - Occii Club

View the European tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/wormrot_euro2010.jpg

Get WORMROT's debut album ABUSE now in Europe, available on limited edition
CD with free bonus disc as well as limited edition coloured vinyl, at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_750

ABUSE is also available now on iTunes with a total of 57 tracks for just
£8.99 at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/abuse/id363581828

ABUSE is due to be released in North America on June 8th, but you can get
your copy now from the Earache US webstore at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_733

For more WORMROT news and info:
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/wormrotgrind
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wormrot/237638635639
Twitter - http://twitter.com/Wormrot

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

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH TO HIT THE ROAD ON THE 28 DAYS LATOUR, POST NEW SONG ON MYSPACE

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH are set to return to the road this spring alongside KNIGHTS OF THE ABYSS, BURNING THE MASSES and THOSE WHO LIE BENEATH as part of the 28 Days Latour. This tour features some of the most punishing deathcore acts around today and AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH is excited to bring their brand of motor city slaughter to fans who will no doubt be extra ravenous with the bands on this bill. Here are the dates.

May 21st - Phoenix, Arizona @ Old World Brewery
May 22nd - Newport Beach, California @ Hogue Barmichael's
May 23rd - Canoga Park, California @ The Cobalt Cafe
May 24th - Oxnard, California @ The Cabana Hall
May 25th - Orangevale, California @ The Boardwalk
May 26th - Bend, Oregon @ The Domino Room
May 27th - Portland, Oregon @ The Satyricon
May 28th - Spokane, Washington @ The Cretin Top
May 29th - Pocatello, Idaho @ TBA
May 30th - Salt Lake City, Utah @ Club Sound
June 1st - Denver, Colorado @ Cervante's Other Side
June 2nd - Wichita, Kansas @ The Oz Cafe
June 3rd - Springfield, Missouri @ TBA
June 4th - Harlan, Kentucky @ Harlan National Guard Armory
June 5th - Columbus, Georgia @ Gallery 13
June 6th - Loganville, Georgia @ The Movement Venue
June 7th - Pensacola, Florida @ American Legion Post 33
June 8th - Metairie, Louisiana @ The High Ground
June 9th - Houston, Texas @ The Warsaw
June 10th - McAllen, Texas @ Nikki Rowe VFW
June 11th - San Antonio, Texas @ The White Rabbit
June 12th - Dallas, Texas @ Fat Daddy's

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/28dayslatour.jpg

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have inaugurated this great tour announcement by posting up a new song on their official MySpace page. The new track, "Rotting Procession" is a chunky, blast-laden affair that showcases everything that the band is about. The song is just one piece of the puzzle that will unravel the story of PROPRIOCEPTION and you can hear it at http://www.myspace.com/andhellfollowedwith

AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH are releasing their Josh Wichman-produced EARACHE debut, PROPRIOCEPTION (featuring art by GODMACHINE) in North America on June 29th. Pre-order it along with some killer shirts and special merch bundles at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_715

Watch this killer AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH live performance filmed at a California gig in late 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBocbzNKvZs

Follow AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ahfw

Keep up with the latest AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH videos at http://youtube.com/andhellfollowedwith

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 REPORTS FROM NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

British thrashers EVILE are getting well acquainted with the American
touring circuit, having just finished a North American tour with German
legends KREATOR and now making their way around once again with New Jersey's
OVERKILL.

EVILE are currently in the midst of the Killfest tour, which also features
VADER, GOD DETHRONED, WARBRINGER and WOE OF TYRANTS.

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE reports from the tour:

"Currently sat in bed in a Japanese hotel in San Francisco. This place is
awesome! Love San Francisco. We played the Regent Ballroom last night and
had a brilliant time. We felt very welcomed, and in such an amazing venue.
Me and Ben walked around San Fran at about 3am looking for food - we even
tried to be a car to go through the Burger King drive-thru. Day off today
as the Vegas show was cancelled (boo!) and to be honest I need it. I ate
some American fish n' chips, and that didn't go down well. As I've said
before, leave fish n' chips to England!

"Got a lot of ideas for album 3 - we basically have the title and album art
concept decided too. Got a very good feeling about the new material!"

Catch EVILE live on the remaining shows of the tour at:

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

View the tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_killfest2010.jpg

EVILE have been nominated for the "Best UK Band" award at the 2010 Metal
Hammer Golden Gods, with OL DRAKE promising to fans, "We/I will bungee jump
dressed as a cowboy if we (somehow) win Best UK Band". Vote for EVILE at
http://goldengods.metalhammer.co.uk

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 North America 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

Monday, April 19, 2010

AT THE GATES - "THE FLAMES OF THE END" 3 DVD SET OUT IN NORTH AMERICA TOMORROW

THE FLAMES OF THE END, the new 3-disc DVD set from Swedish melodic death
metal pioneers AT THE GATES, is out now in North America.

THE FLAMES OF THE END celebrates AT THE GATES' massively influential career
and successful reunion tour with three in-depth and definitive DVDs. Housed
in a deluxe six-panel DVD digipak with a 40-page color booklet, THE FLAMES
OF THE END includes the following indispensable DVDs:

Disc 1: 'Under a Serpent Sun - The Story of At The Gates' - a brand new
documentary with a running time of over 2 hours, chronicling the band's
whole career with interviews and footage, filmed and directed by AT THE
GATES guitarist Anders Bjorler. Decibel Magazine says that the documentary "is absolutely mandatory viewing for anyone remotely keen on Swedish death metal."

Disc 2: 'Purgatory Unleashed - Live at Wacken' - a 75-minute live show from
the band's now-legendary performance at Wacken festival in 2008.

Disc 3: 'Only the Dead Are Smiling' - 26 rare and archive live performances
of AT THE GATES playing in locations around the globe from 1991 - 2008.

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

AT THE GATES frontman TOMAS LINDBERG comments:

"This is it! The final goodbye! It took some time - mainly because we, and
especially Anders, put his heart and dedication into this project 100%. It
was very important for all of us that this would be a fitting testament for
the band, and a true disposition of our time in the scene. It brings a
smile to me every time I think about the summer of 2008, a special moment
that we now all can relive again and again, the feelings are so
overwhelming. I am so proud to have been part of this. Thanks to everyone
who came out and made it so special and everybody who never stopped
believing."

View the 3-DVD set at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/TheFlamesOfTheEndDVD.jpg

Get your copy of THE FLAMES OF THE END now in North America:
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_8

MetalSucks interviewed Anders Bjorler about the DVD, the legacy of AT THE GATES and much more. Read it here: http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/04/19/anders-bjorler-of-at-the-gates-and-the-haunted-the-metalsucks-interview/
The definitive AT THE GATES live album, PURGATORY UNLEASHED - LIVE AT WACKEN is due out May 4. Pre-order it now with exclusive merch packages that you won't find anywhere else but the EARACHE US WEBSTORE: http://earache.com/uswebstore/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=at+the+gates&x=0&y=0

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

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

GAMA BOMB AND SSS COMMENT ON IRISH TOUR

Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB have just completed a short tour of their homeland
with support from labelmates and Liverpool crossover thrashers SSS.

GAMA BOMB and SSS kicked off the "Back to the Fu-tour" last Thursday, making
their way around the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, before GAMA
BOMB start the second leg of the tour in the UK in a couple of weeks.

GAMA BOMB frontman PHILLY BYRNE comments on the Irish shows:

"We finished our four date Irish tour on Sunday night, very late, and we're
completely knackered. We managed to cheat the Icelandic volcano by touring
at home at precisely the right moment - take that mother nature!

"It was great fun, and much more successful than we ever expected it could
be. Turns out people in Ireland love us! In Galway one girl fell off the
top of a human pyramid and needed stitches on her head, we hope she's okay.
We hope fans in the UK wear crash helmets for our upcoming shows."

SSS drummer DAVE FERGUSON adds:

"On way back to Dublin after playing Galway, 5 of us crammed in a VW Golf,
we were doing 85 miles an hour on the motorway, when the front left tyre
flew off and bounced down the road ahead of us in a fireball! Sparks were
flying up from the car, lighting Foxy's face up like bonfire night until we
ditched it onto the hard shoulder. Freezing our bollocks off for 3 hours in
the rain, I tied a shirt round my head and Foxy wore a big sheet. We looked
like a fucking nativity scene at Christmas. There was even a loud bastard
cow behind us. Scared the life out of the passers by!! Haha.

"The Ireland tour has been amazing! We only just made it over, being on the
last plane to take off from Liverpool through the volcano. Our good mates
in Gama Bomb and Visceral Attack have left us with smiles on our faces and a
few tips on how to come up with song titles! The Emerald Isle has been good
to SSS and we hope to come back soon. We are just tying some barrels
together with rope so we can get back home!! Bloody volcanoes! What is
this, 2000 BC?"

Catch GAMA BOMB live in the UK on the second leg of their tour:

GAMA BOMB w/ MUTANT
1 May 2010 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
3 May 2010 - Sheerness, UK - Ivy Leaf
4 May 2010 - Newcastle, UK - Trillians
5 May 2010 - Grimsby, UK - Matrix
6 May 2010 - London, UK - O2 Islington Academy
7 May 2010 - Brighton, UK - Engine Rooms
8 May 2010 - Jaen, Spain - Jaen Metal Festival 2, Auditorio de la Alameda
(without MUTANT)
9 May 2010 - Derby, UK - Old Bell

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

GAMA BOMB have been nominated for the "Best Underground Band" award at the
Metal Hammer Golden Gods. Vote for the band at
http://goldengods.metalhammer.co.uk

GAMA BOMB's new album, TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE, is available now
worldwide on CD and vinyl. Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_50 and in North America
at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_50

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE is also still available as a free download at
http://www.earache.com/gamabomb

SSS's latest album, THE DIVIDING LINE, is available in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_673_97 and in North America
at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_673_97

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

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

Friday, April 16, 2010

ORDER OF ENNEAD CELEBRATE RECORD STORE DAY WITH CD/T-SHIRT PACK

Floridian extreme metallers ORDER OF ENNEAD are celebrating this year's
Record Store Day with an exclusive pack featuring the band's new album and a
t-shirt.

This Saturday, 17th April, fans in the UK, Sweden and the Netherlands will
be able to buy an exclusive, limited edition pack including the band's brand
new album, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING, over a week before its official release
date. Also included in the pack is an exclusive ORDER OF ENNEAD t-shirt
featuring special artwork from the album.

View the exclusive Record Store Day pack at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/ooe_rsd_image.jpg

AN EXAMINATION OF BEING is due to be officially released on 26th April.
Head down to your local independent record store this Saturday, 17th April
to get the album early and to show your support for the independent music
scene.

Find your nearest participating independent record store at the following:

UK - http://www.indierecordshop.org/shops
Sweden - http://www.recordstoreday.se/butiker
All countries - http://www.recordstoreday.com/Venues?country=select

For more Record Store news and information, head to
http://www.recordstoreday.com

Listen to ORDER OF ENNEAD's new track, "The Concept Of Our Extinction", from
AN EXAMINATION OF BEING, at http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

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

BONDED BY BLOOD, EVILE, ENFORCER CONFIRMED FOR BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL

Earache Records artists BONDED BY BLOOD, EVILE and ENFORCER have been
confirmed to play at this year's Bloodstock festival in the UK.

Californian thrashers BONDED BY BLOOD and Swedish heavy metal sensations
ENFORCER are set to join British thrashers EVILE in their homeland for the
2010 edition of the popular metal festival, which is also set to feature
TWISTED SISTER, FEAR FACTORY, HEAVEN & HELL and more.

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE comments:

"Finally we're coming home to our favourite festival; Bloodstock. I
remember speaking to Mike about Bloodstock last time we were there doing
press and how much we loved it, and he said, "You know how Wacken is like
Destruction's "home" festival? Do you think Bloodstock will be ours?".
Can't wait to see everyone there, it's going to be awesome! I'm going to
stock up on blood.......... Oh dear."

BONDED BY BLOOD frontman JOSE BARRALES comments:

"This is BBB's first big festival. We are really excited to be part of such
an amazing gathering with such a great line up. With a new album coming out
and this fest being confirmed it will be a great year for us. Bloodstock
2010 plus BBB will be hell on earth!"

ENFORCER fronman OLOF WIKSTRAND adds:

"Bloodstock's gonna be awesome and we're going to pull off a hell of a show
over there!"

Bloodstock takes place from 13th - 15th August, 2010. EVILE are set to play
on the main stage on Saturday 14th, while BONDED BY BLOOD will play the main
stage on Sunday 15th, and ENFORCER will be playing on the Sophie Lancaster
stage on the Sunday.

For more news and information, check out the bands on MySpace:
BONDED BY BLOOD - http://www.myspace.com/bondedbyblood
EVILE - http://www.myspace.com/evileuk
ENFORCER - http://www.myspace.com/enforcerswe

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

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

ORDER OF ENNEAD GUITARISTS ARE FEATURED GUESTS ON NOISECREEP'S "CREEP SHOW"

ORDER OF ENNEAD members, Kevin Quirion and John Li recently took a trip into the NoiseCreep studios were they were featured guests on their weekly video podcast, the Creep Show. Surrounded by some of the metal media's brightest minds, the ORDER OF ENNEAD members served up conversation that took a higher approach than the standard "fart into the mic" metal interview.

Topics ranged from the band's growth since their 2008 eponymous debut to their unique lyrical approach and what it's like for Kevin to pull double duty in DEICIDE. Both Kevin and John hang out for the entire episode so you'll also get to hear their thoughts on the latest metal news and releases. They also define what "philosophical virtuoso death metal" is all about.

Watch the latest episode of the Creep Show, featuring ORDER OF ENNEAD's Kevin Quirion and John Li: http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/04/13/the-order-of-ennead-interview-creep-show/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NoiseCreep+%28NoiseCreep.com%29

Florida extreme metallers, ORDER OF ENNEAD have released a new video for the song "The Concept of Our Extinction." It is the first video from the band's upcoming album, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING. Filmed with very deliberate old school imagery in mind, vocalist/guitarist, Kevin Quirion and his company, Advanced Media wanted to do something that stands apart from the slickly produced videos of today.

Watch the video for "The Concept of Our Extinction" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i64Vf7RzGhU

Listen to "The Concept of Our Extinction", the brand new song from ORDER OF ENNEAD's forthcoming album AN EXAMINATION OF BEING on the band's official MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

ORDER OF ENNEAD's new album, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING was recorded at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS) and will be released on May 4th in North America.

The full track listing for AN EXAMINATION OF BEING is as follows:

01. The Concept of Our Extinction
02. The Scriptures of Purification
03. Lies Upon the Lips of Judas
04. This Mortal Journey
05. ...In the Mirror
06. An Examination of Being
07. Conduits to Eternity
08. A Portal to Rapture
09. A Betrayal of Self

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album is available worldwide. Get your
copy in North America at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126

Follow ORDER OF ENNEAD on Twitter: http://twitter.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

GAMA BOMB PREPARES TO KICK OFF IRISH TOUR WITH SSS

Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB are preparing to kick off a tour of their homeland
tomorrow (15th April) with support from labelmates and Liverpool crossover
thrashers SSS.

GAMA BOMB will be tearing their way around the Republic of Ireland and
Northern Ireland with SSS on the first leg of the "Back to the Fu-tour".
Following the Irish shows, GAMA BOMB will continue the tour around the UK
with MUTANT.

GAMA BOMB frontman PHILLY BYRNE comments:

"SSS and ourselves have always shared a love of cups of tea, visits to the
zoo and making our own packed lunches, so it's an ideal pairing we're
looking at for this Irish tour. We've had a great reaction from our Irish
fans to the announcement of the shows and we can't wait to do the gigs.
Really, we love gigging where we feel most at home, and where people
understand us best."

SSS bassist MARK MAGILL adds:

"This is our first time in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and we are bursting
with excitement at the thought of seeing the home of those big Guinness
hats. Won't be kissing the Blarney Stone, but we will be looking for the
Phil Lynott statue, RIP. Come down and say hello. We couldn't be happier
at helping GAMA BOMB start their UK/Ireland tour."

Catch GAMA BOMB on tour at the following shows:

GAMA BOMB w/ SSS
15 April 2010 - Cork, Ireland - An Cruiscin Lan
16 April 2010 - Dublin, Ireland - The Pint
17 April 2010 - Belfast, Northern Ireland - The Speakeasy
18 April 2010 - Galway, Ireland - Kelly's

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

GAMA BOMB w/ MUTANT
1 May 2010 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
3 May 2010 - Sheerness, UK - Ivy Leaf
4 May 2010 - Newcastle, UK - Trillians
5 May 2010 - Grimsby, UK - Matrix
6 May 2010 - London, UK - Islington Academy
7 May 2010 - Brighton, UK - Engine Rooms
8 May 2010 - Jaen, Spain - Jaen Metal Festival 2, Auditorio de la Alameda
(without MUTANT)
9 May 2010 - Derby, UK - Old Bell

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

TALES FROM THE GRAVE IN SPACE is also still available as a free download at
http://www.earache.com/gamabomb

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

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

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

WORMROT - 'ABUSE' OUT NOW IN EUROPE

ABUSE, the debut album from Singapore grindcore trio WORMROT is out now in
Europe.

ABUSE features 23 pulverising tracks of pure, relentless grindcore, drawing
on influences from such legends as INSECT WARFARE. The album is available
now in a limited edition CD version which includes a bonus 34-track disc of
demos, splits and previously unreleased material.

ABUSE is also available to pre-order on limited edition coloured vinyl LP in
the following colours:

Worm (peach and brown) - 100 copies
Singapore (red and white) - 200 copies
Rotting Green - 300 copies
Black - 400 copies

Get your copy of ABUSE on CD in Europe now or pre-order your limited edition
vinyl at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_750

ABUSE is also available now on iTunes with all 34 bonus tracks for just
£8.99 at http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/abuse/id363581828

ABUSE is due to be released in North America on June 8th, but you can get
your copy now from the Earache US webstore at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_733

WORMROT are preparing for a UK tour in support of ABUSE. Catch them live at
the following shows:

29.04.10 Cork - The Quad Bar
30.04.10 Dublin - TBC
01.05.10 Belfast - TBC
02.05.10 Leeds - Deathfest
03.05.10 Manchester - Star and Garter
04.05.10 Glasgow - The 13th Note
05.05.10 Aberdeen - The Tunnels
07.05.10 Newcastle - Northumberland Arms
08.05.10 Nottingham - The Old Angel
09.05.10 Derby - Victoria Inn
10.05.10 Birmingham - The Sunflower Lounge
11.05.10 Liverpool - Korova
12.05.10 Hull - The Ringside
13.05.10 London - The Old Blue Last

View the tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/wormrot_uktour2010.jpg

For more WORMROT news and info:
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/wormrotgrind
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Wormrot/237638635639
Twitter - http://twitter.com/Wormrot

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

Monday, April 12, 2010

EARACHE RECORDS PRESENTS "SMELL THE GLOVE" - A NIGHT OF FUN METAL IN NYC ON 4/20

Brooklyn Ski Club and Nickels & Dimes are stoked to announce the second edition of SMELL THE GLOVE presented by EARACHE RECORDS. Break out your leather pants, throw on your denim jacket and leave your sleeves at home because the only "fun metal" party in NYC is back on April 20th at St. Jerome's (155 Rivington). DJs Prince Terrence, Matt Kepler and special guest Fanelli, from Brooklyn glam band SHAPES, spin the likes of WHITE WIZZARD, CAULDRON and ENFORCER as well as stalwarts like MOTLEY CRUE, AC/DC, IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST and many more!

SMELL THE GLOVE kicks off at 9PM with the NOISECREEP.COM Power Hour where guests will get their first chance to listen to the new RATT album, INFESTATION. The Noisecreep Power Hour also includes complimentary beer courtesy of Pabst Blue Ribbon (9PM until it runs out). That's right, free PBR and the brand new RATT album!

In addition to fist pumping tunes, bodacious go-go babes Amber Star (2008 & 2009 Nightlife Awards - Best Go-Go Winner) and Victoria Privates will be giving away apparel and other merchandise from EARACHE RECORDS, Kill Shop Kill, MetalSucks and of course, Nickels & Dimes. And what kind of party would it be without cheap booze? There will be $2 Bud until midnight plus beer+shot combo deals.

For more info and a look at the flyer, check out the official Facebook page: http://bit.ly/STGv2

Follow Smell The Glove on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SmellTheGloveNY

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

Friday, April 09, 2010

ANNIHILATOR: BRAND NEW TRACK AVAILABLE

A brand new song from Canadian melodic thrash metal pioneers ANNIHILATOR is
available to listen to online now at the Earache Records MySpace page.

The new song, titled "Coward", comes off ANNIHILATOR's upcoming self-titled
album, which is due to be released in Europe on 17th May. Listen to the new
track online at http://www.myspace.com/earacherecords

ANNIHILATOR guitarist and mainman JEFF WATERS comments:

"This one turned out pretty fast and thrashy but has a pretty cool slow-down
in the middle of the tune. Dave (Padden) wrote the lyrics on this and is
pretty pissed off at someone; I think, a former friend of the family.
Nothing really technical and difficult, other than some limb-cramping guitar
picking and non-stop drum rippage, but I would describe it as simply a
headbanging, no-B.S. metal scorcher. I am looking forward to posting some
more songs from the new CD soon, as each song seems to really be different.
Cheers metal friends!"

'ANNIHILATOR' is the band's thirteenth studio album and is sure to please
both old and new fans with its shredding guitars and catchy hooks.

The track listing for 'ANNIHILATOR' is as follows:

01. The Trend
02. Coward
03. Ambush
04. Betrayed
05. 25 Seconds
06. Nowhere To Go
07. The Other Side
08. Death In Your Eyes
09. Payback
10. Romeo Delight

'ANNIHILATOR' is available to pre-order now in a special, limited edition
set. The set includes the ripping new album on CD, along with an
ANNIHILATOR logo keyring, a sticker sheet and three pin badges, all housed
in a special clam box. The first 500 orders will also receive a free and
exclusive ANNIHILATOR guitar pick.

Pre-order your copy now in Europe at
http://www.earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_749

View a picture of the limited edition clam box set at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/annihilator_clambox.jpg

For more ANNIHILATOR news and info, head to http://www.annihilatormetal.com

Check the band out on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/annihilatorofficial

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

ENFORCER AND CAULDRON CONFIRM UK SHOWS

Swedish heavy metal sensations ENFORCER have confirmed a string of shows in
the UK with Toronto bashers CAULDRON.

ENFORCER and CAULDRON will both be touring Europe with SUICIDAL ANGELS and
STEELWING at the beginning of May, before teaming up once again to bring
true heavy metal back to the UK at the end of May.

As a special gift to the dedicated fans, ENFORCER and CAULDRON will be
giving out a free, rare 7" double A-side split vinyl with special artwork to
the first 50 people at each show on the UK tour. The vinyl will feature
ENFORCER's track "Midnight Vice" on one side, with CAULDRON's "Chained Up In
Chains" on the other side. This is sure to be a collector's item, so fans
should arrive at the shows early to get their free copy.

CAULDRON frontman JASON DECAY comments:

"I'm hoping the drives are long as fuck on this tour 'cause some of the
drives on our last tour in the States just weren't long enough. Together
with Enforcer we're gonna bleed the UK for sure this time. I'm going to get
drunk as fuck and rock the tour bus off the road, fucking great!"

ENFORCER frontman OLOF WIKSTRAND adds:

"I agree with Jason, I'm a little bit worried about the short distances in
the UK. What should we do during the days? Anyway, it's going to be great
to get out in the UK again and meet all of our friends over there, it was
more than two years ago we were there last time. Get ready!"

Catch ENFORCER and CAULDRON live in the UK at the following shows:

ENFORCER w/ CAULDRON
26.05.10 Leeds, UK - Joseph's Well
27.05.10 London, UK - The Old Blue Last
28.05.10 Nottingham, UK - The Central (TBC)
29.05.10 Birmingham, UK - Scruffy Murphy's

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

Catch ENFORCER and CAULDRON live in Europe at the following shows:

Power of Metal tour
ENFORCER, CAULDRON, SUICIDAL ANGELS, STEELWING
01.05.2010 Regensburg, Germany - Boiler Room
02.05.2010 Terneuzen, Netherlands - The Pit
03.05.2010 Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben
04.05.2010 Wien, Austria - Escape
05.05.2010 München, Germany - Backstage
06.05.2010 Arnheim, Netherlands - Willemeen
07.05.2010 Schweinfurt, Germany - Stattbahnhof
08.05.2010 Essen, Germany - Turock
09.05.2010 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
10.05.2010 Hamburg, Germany - Marx
11.05.2010 Berlin, Germany - Alte Feuerwache Treptow
12.05.2010 Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik
13.05.2010 Dessau, Germany - Metalfest Open Air Germany
14.05.2010 Mining am Inn, Austria - Metalfest Open Air Austria
15.05.2010 Pratteln, Switzerland - Metalfest Open Air Switzerland

View the Power of Metal tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/powerofmetaltour2010.jpg

http://www.myspace.com/enforcerswe
http://www.myspace.com/cauldronmetal

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

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

Thursday, April 08, 2010

EVILE CONFIRMED FOR UK'S SONISPHERE FESTIVAL

British thrashers EVILE have been confirmed to play at this year's
Sonisphere festival at Knebworth in the UK.

EVILE are set to join fellow thrashers SLAYER and ANTHRAX at the 2010 UK
edition of Sonisphere, which takes place from Friday, 30th July to Sunday,
1st August 2010.

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE comments:

"I remember last year I went to Sonisphere with a friend to see Metallica.
I remember thinking, 'This place is awesome, I'd love to be able to play
this festival' - and now we are and we couldn't be happier. It'll be great
to play the tent, as it looked awesome last year. See you all at Sonisphere
for some thrash!"

EVILE have just finished a North American tour with German thrash legends
KREATOR, and are now making their way around North America once again with
OVERKILL on the Killfest tour.

Catch them live at the following shows:

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

View the tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_killfest2010.jpg

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

Wednesday, April 07, 2010

ORDER OF ENNEAD PREMIERE NEW MUSIC VIDEO - "THE CONCEPT OF OUR EXTINCTION"

Florida extreme metallers, ORDER OF ENNEAD have released a new video for the song "The Concept of Our Extinction." It is the first video from the band's upcoming album, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING. Filmed with very deliberate old school imagery in mind, vocalist/guitarist, Kevin Quirion and his company, Advanced Media wanted to do something fresher than the typical performance video where band members appear for the sole purpose of looking grim. Let Kevin explain it himself:

"The idea of the video follows the concept of the album - our want to prevent the inevitable end, but being unable to do so. We could have simply done a band performance video, but I'm tired of watching them and sick of videos that have nothing to do with the song. That's what a video is about anyway, the song. With actors, its easy for people to whine about the final product. For a shoestring budget, it turned out great and if you don't like it then we'll all be dead soon anyway."

Watch the video for "The Concept of Our Extinction" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i64Vf7RzGhU

Watch a behind the scenes look at the filming of "The Concept of Our Extinction" here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngUIZrpTjlo

Listen to "The Concept of Our Extinction", the brand new song from ORDER OF ENNEAD's forthcoming album AN EXAMINATION OF BEING on the band's official MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/orderofennead

ORDER OF ENNEAD's new album, AN EXAMINATION OF BEING was recorded at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Mark Lewis (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS) and will be released on May 4th in North America.

The full track listing for AN EXAMINATION OF BEING is as follows:

01. The Concept of Our Extinction
02. The Scriptures of Purification
03. Lies Upon the Lips of Judas
04. This Mortal Journey
05. ...In the Mirror
06. An Examination of Being
07. Conduits to Eternity
08. A Portal to Rapture
09. A Betrayal of Self

ORDER OF ENNEAD's self-titled debut album is available worldwide. Get your
copy in North America at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_672_126

Follow ORDER OF ENNEAD on Twitter: http://twitter.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

MUNICIPAL WASTE CONFIRMED FOR UK'S SONISPHERE FESTIVAL

Virginian crossover kings MUNICIPAL WASTE have been confirmed to play at
this year's Sonisphere festival in the UK.

MUNICIPAL WASTE are well known for their wild and high-octane performances,
and are sure to kick things up a notch when they descend upon the festival.
Sonisphere takes place from Friday, 30th July to Sunday, 1st August 2010 in
Knebworth, England.

MUNICIPAL WASTE frontman TONY FORESTA comments:

"We're not playing a lot of stuff this summer in the UK and Europe but we
had to make it there for this fest. Maiden, Slayer, Iggy! This looks to be
a hell of a time. I heard we are getting a special time slot that will be
made especially for the late night ragers. I'm not sure what this means but
we will definitely bring some carnage back to England!"

For more Sonisphere news and to purchase tickets, head to
http://uk.sonispherefestivals.com

View the Sonisphere flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/Sonisphere_UK_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 North America
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

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY - "BEFORE THE THRONE OF INFECTION" CD/DVD REDUX EDITION OUT TODAY IN NORTH AMERICA

BEFORE THE THRONE OF INFECTION, the first major release by the UK's heaviest band, ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY is available once again in North America. Infamous for their extreme sounds and masterful technicality, ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY is one of the most important bands in the UK/Euro deathcore scene. This special CD/DVD redux edition adds more punch to an album who's impact was enormous already.

The CD/DVD redux edition of BEFORE THE THRONE OF INFECTION features the original audio release with an updated booklet which restores the lyrics that were too disturbing for print upon its original release. The track list is:

1. Rise Of The Leviathan
2. Keeper Of The Plaguelands
3. Human Dust
4. Sludge City
5. The Childsnatcher
6. Prosthetic Erection
7. Years Of Disgust
8. Fisted To The Point Of Regurgitation
9. Deities
10. Before The Throne Of Infection

The special bonus DVD will come with a never before seen DVD that includes a full 50 minute show filmed live at the Camden Barfly in London 2009, intercut with a band interview. It also includes a 30 minute on-the-road tour feature from the Dominatour and live footage from Leperfest in Belgium. Get a preview of it here with a live performance of "Sludge City" from the London 2009 performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4HXo8yN-O4

View the flyer for BEFORE THE THRONE OF INFECTION here: http://earache.tumblr.com/post/501443994/annotations-of-an-autopsy-classic-deathcore

Order ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY's BEFORE THE THRONE OF INFECTION from the EARACHE US WEBSTORE: http://earache.com/uswebstore/product_info.php/products_id/950

You can also find BEFORE THE THRONE OF INFECTION on iTunes USA: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/before-throne-infection/id335991153

Get the latest info on ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY at http://www.myspace.com/annotationsofanautopsy

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

BONDED BY BLOOD REVEALS NEW TRACK; NEW MYSPACE PAGE

Pomona, California thrashers BONDED BY BLOOD recently completed recording
their new album, EXILED TO EARTH, and have posted a brand new track online.

BONDED BY BLOOD have redesigned their MySpace page to reflect the new album.
Check it out, along with the shredding new track, "Prototype: Death
Machine", at http://www.myspace.com/bondedbyblood

BONDED BY BLOOD vocalist JOSE BARRALES comments:

"Exiled To Earth will destroy you! 'Prototype: Death Machine' is a sign of
things to come. BBB will demolish YOU!"

EXILED TO EARTH is set 600 years in the future and tells the tale of the
Crong, an alien race who were sent to Earth long ago with one goal: global
domination. A skilled group of warriors must now face the impossible and
overthrow the Crong to take back our planet.

EXILED TO EARTH was recorded with producer RALPH PATLAN (MEGADETH, UFO,
WHITE WIZZARD) in Arizona. Check out footage of the band tearing it up in
the studio at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kyfz8lZ-SU

BONDED BY BLOOD's debut album, FEED THE BEAST, is available worldwide. Get
your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_16 or in North America
at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_16

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

BRUTAL TRUTH'S 'EXTREME CONDITIONS DEMAND EXTREME RESPONSES' REISSUE OUT NOW

EXTREME CONDITIONS DEMAND EXTREME RESPONSES, the classic debut album from US
grindcore veterans BRUTAL TRUTH, has been reissued and is available now in
Europe.

EXTREME CONDITIONS DEMAND EXTREME RESPONSES was originally released in 1992
and immediately raised the bar for grindcore with its intensity and
aggressiveness. The album has now been reissued as a limited edition redux
version.

This limited edition redux version features the original 15-track album
along with 11 bonus tracks, including songs from the much-sought after 'Ill
Neglect' 7", the long deleted 'Perpetual Conversion' EP and 4 unreleased
S.O.B. covers. Also included are 3 bonus music videos, including
'Collateral Damage', cited in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's
shortest promo video.

The release is housed in a deluxe, multi-panel digipak and also includes
liner notes with a brand new interview with BRUTAL TRUTH vocalist Kevin
Sharp.

EXTREME CONDITIONS DEMAND EXTREME RESPONSES is also now available on limited
edition, double gatefold vinyl, including all 11 bonus tracks.

The limited edition vinyl is available in the following colours:

"Oil Slick" (Earache Webstore exclusive) - 100 copies
Marijuana Green - 200 copies
Red - 300 copies
Black - 400 copies

Get your copy of EXTREME CONDITIONS DEMAND EXTREME RESPONSES in Europe now
at http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_18 or in North
America ahead of its official retail release date at
http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_668_18

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

Thursday, April 01, 2010

ENFORCER REVEALS 'DIAMONDS' ALBUM COVER

Swedish heavy metal sensations ENFORCER have revealed the cover art for
their new album, DIAMONDS, due to be released in Europe by Earache Records
on May 24th and the rest of the world by Heavy Artillery Records on May
25th.

View the cover art for DIAMONDS at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/enforcer_diamonds.jpg

ENFORCER singer OLOF WIKSTRAND comments:

"Diamonds in some way refers to that we're seeing things in a little bigger
perspective, or at least we think we do, haha. To me the word sounds
majestic in some strange way, and that's what I like about it too.

"It was a bit dared, but also very natural for us to put ourselves on the
cover. That was actually the first thing we agreed on concerning the
artwork. The idea with us holding the diamond just came to us when we put
one and two together."

ENFORCER were recently confirmed for the "Power of Metal" European tour with
SUICIDAL ANGELS, STEELWING and bandmates CAULDRON. Catch them live at the
following shows:

ENFORCER
02.04.2010 Lubeck, Germany - Rocktower Festival Warm-Up @ Sounds Club
03.04.2010 Lubeck, Germany - Rocktower Festival @ Lubeck Music and Congress
Centre

ENFORCER w/ SUICIDAL ANGELS, STEELWING, CAULDRON
01.05.2010 Regensburg, Germany - Boiler Room
02.05.2010 Terneuzen, Netherlands - The Pit
03.05.2010 Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben
04.05.2010 Wien, Austria - Escape
05.05.2010 München, Germany - Backstage
06.05.2010 Arnheim, Netherlands - Willemeen
07.05.2010 Schweinfurt, Germany - Stattbahnhof
08.05.2010 Essen, Germany - Turock
09.05.2010 Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
10.05.2010 Hamburg, Germany - Marx
11.05.2010 Berlin, Germany - Alte Feuerwache Treptow
12.05.2010 Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik
13.05.2010 Dessau, Germany - Metalfest Open Air Germany
14.05.2010 Mining am Inn, Austria - Metalfest Open Air Austria
15.05.2010 Pratteln, Switzerland - Metalfest Open Air Switzerland

View the official Power of Metal tour flyer at
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/powerofmetaltour2010.jpg

ENFORCER are due to announce a string of UK dates shortly.

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

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

WHITE WIZZARD NOMINATED FOR METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GOD AWARD

Los Angeles traditional heavy metal band WHITE WIZZARD have been nominated
for an award at the 2010 Metal Hammer Golden Gods. The band has been
nominated in the "Best New Band" category at the awards.

WHITE WIZZARD bassist JON LEON comments:

"Being nominated is a true honor. It is amazing how things can happen. I
was just sitting in a room, fed up with the current music scene and I just
had a vision and wrote some songs. It is a great feeling to see the
reaction that has gotten.

"I love music and love what I am playing. I am not compromising at all. I
started this band and made this the band I would want to play in. My ideal
band. So any of this is humbling. It is just great to make the music I
love and I hope it brings back some good energy to metal again and I hope
there are more fun anthems to write and good times ahead. I want to see
people smiling at my shows and having fun. So thanks for the nomination.
It is greatly appreciated."

Show your support for WHITE WIZZARD and true heavy metal by voting for the
band in the "Best New Band" category at http://goldengods.metalhammer.co.uk

Watch WHITE WIZZARD's music video for "Over the Top", the title track off
the band's new album, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=US&v=FfnIBnz2_zw

OVER THE TOP is out now worldwide. Get your copy in Europe at
http://earache.com/webstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_737 or in North America
at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_674_706

OVER THE TOP is also available on iTunes at
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/over-the-top/id350844759

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

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