Wednesday, November 30, 2011

THE BROWNING KICK OFF U.S. TOUR WITH WRETCHED TONIGHT

Texan electronic metallers THE BROWNING, who recently released their debut album, BURN THIS WORLD, are due to kick off a US tour tonight, Wednesday, November 30th, with North Carolina's WRETCHED.

Having wrapped up another trek just days ago, THE BROWNING are heading straight back out on the road for the new tour, which kicks off in Trenton, New Jersey and will see THE BROWNING teaming up with WRETCHED as well as SERPENTS and MASSAKREN.

THE BROWNING drummer NOAH "SHARK" ROBERTSON comments:

"We've been racking up the miles lately touring the States and are currently headed out with some great bands!  We are stoked to be hitting the road with our new friends in Massakren, Serpents, and Wretched!  We always look forward to travelling to new places and meeting more and more fans out there and, of course, gaining new ones!  The band's live show is tighter than ever and we have had an absolute blast performing a lot of the new material from our Earache Records debut, Burn This World!  We hope to see you out at a show headbanging with us!!!"

See THE BROWNING on tour at the following shows:

THE BROWNING w/ WRETCHED, SERPENTS, MASSAKREN
Nov. 30 - Trenton, NJ - Championships
Dec. 01 - Buffalo, NY - Sonic Indian
Dec. 02 - Sandusky, OH - Underground
Dec. 03 - Chillicothe, OH - First Capital Music Hall
Dec. 04 - Chicago, IL - Ultra Lounge
Dec. 05 - Peoria, IL - Brass Rail
Dec. 06 - La Porte City, IA - American Legion
Dec. 07 - Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews
Dec. 08 - St. Louis, MO - Fubar
Dec. 09 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Roxy Music Hall
Dec. 10 - Lubbock, TX - Wreckers
Dec. 11 - Austin, TX - Dirty Dog Bar
Dec. 13 - Fort Worth, TX - Tomcats
Dec. 14 - Little Rock, AR - Downtown Music
Dec. 15 - Nashville, TN - The Muse
Dec. 16 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade

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

THE BROWNING's debut album, BURN THIS WORLD, is out now worldwide.  Get the CD in North America at http://bit.ly/oHcAoB or in Europe at http://bit.ly/pdYjtU

BURN THIS WORLD is also available on iTunes with two exclusive bonus tracks in North America at http://bit.ly/mVeAHb and in Europe at http://bit.ly/rexqm9

Watch THE BROWNING's new music video for the track "Bloodlust" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP1PgHAe8Is

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EARACHE ANNOUNCES EXTREME STAGE DIVING APP WINNER; STILL OFFERING FREE APPS

In November 2010, Earache Records released EARACHE EXTREME STAGE DIVING, a completely free and highly-addictive app for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad in which players throw a stage diver off a festival stage and as far into the riotous crowd as possible while rocking out to a raging metal soundtrack.

One year on and gamers and music fans all over the world have thrown the notorious stage diver hundreds of thousands of metres in their quest to reach the top of the leaderboard.

There can only be one reigning champion however, and Earache is pleased to officially announce the Most Extreme Stage Diver as Charles Thompson Moodie from Burnham, England, who managed to throw his stage diver a staggering 25,855 metres.

Earache caught up with Charles to present him with the Extreme Stage Diving trophy and to talk about his achievement.

Earache: Please name your favourite bands.

Charles: "So many!  The Haunted, At The Gates, Hate Eternal, Slayer, 1349, Nile, Motorhead, Pombagira, Slabdragger, Bathory, Satyricon, Deicide, Shining and many more."

Earache: When did you first stage dive (in real life and in the app)?

Charles: "Never stage dived in real life, done many bungee jumps though!  I downloaded and played the game within one month of the app being released."

Earache: You are the highest score holder on the Earache Extreme Stage Diving app - please tell us the story of how this happened.

Charles: "Well, I kept on trying and trying to beat my best score every time.  At first I struggled to beat 300m; I wondered if I'd get past 500m but eventually I did and that was a great feeling.  I kept trying different techniques on the screen - speed, angle and pattern of movement, plus releasing the throw.  Soon I hit over 1,000m and couldn't believe I'd done it but I had.  And it was so rewarding to see the stage diver fly through the air, counting the metres onscreen before he slowly fell back to earth with a bang.  Then I hit over 4,000m, unbelievable!  And quite soon after that, it went to over 11,000m, unreal!

"The technique was working; just the right pattern, speed and angle.  It felt right and I knew I could go further still.  One day at work lunchtime I was giving it another go and, would you believe it, I went more than double my previous best.  To watch the stage diver flying through the air for what must have been a good seven or so minutes was amazing.  He slowly and eventually landed and I'd chalked up and incredible 25,855m, yes!!!!!  That really made my day and nobody has beaten it so far.  I think it'll stay top for some time; maybe it'll never be beaten.  I've tried topping it but so far no joy."

Earache: How has your life changed since you became the Earache Extreme Stage Diving Champion?

Charles: "I've managed to keep both feet on the ground, but I do think about it most days.  It's a good feeling to know I'm number one, King of all Kings!"

Earache: What are your thoughts on the banning of stage diving at gigs and festivals?

Charles: "Killjoys!  Most extreme one I've seen was Slayer, Warfield, February 2002.  Four guys chased one guy out of the pit and knocked me over.  I was fine, but my friend who 'played it safe' in the Circle upstairs ended up with a boot mark on his head from a crowd surfer."

Earache: Now you are Champion of the Earache Extreme Stage Diving app, what will you conquer next?

Charles: "Mount Everest?  Maybe.  I've done the 3 Peaks Challenge, fire walking, sky diving and many other pursuits, mostly for charity.  I'd love to walk the Great Wall of China and do a wing walk, for charity of course."

Earache: What is your advice to novice stage divers and Earache Extreme Stage Diving enthusiasts?

Charles: "If at first you don't succeed, don't give up.  There is a technique; I don't get it right each time, every time.  But when you do hit the sweet spot, it's very satisfying!"

See a picture of the Earache Extreme Stage Diving Champion along with the leaderboard at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/stagediving_champ.jpg

Watch a video demo of Earache Extreme Stage Diving in action at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJwMlcgydRU

Download the free Earache Extreme Stage Diving app now and see if you can beat the top score at http://bit.ly/vzzh28

Along with the free Extreme Stage Diving game, Earache has also released a number of free band apps for the likes of RIVAL SONS, WORMROT and CEREBRAL BORE, allowing fans to get the latest news, videos, tour dates and more from their favourite bands.

Download all of the Earache apps for free now from http://www.earache.com/apps

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

WOODS OF YPRES RELEASE ANOTHER NEW TRACK FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM

Canadian blackened doom metal outfit WOODS OF YPRES have released a brand new song from their forthcoming album, WOODS 5: GREY SKIES & ELECTRIC LIGHT.

The new track, titled "Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye)" is available to listen to now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFfZYyOgjhM

"Kiss My Ashes (Goodbye)" is the second track to be released from WOODS 5: GREY SKIES & ELECTRIC LIGHT.  Listen to the first track, "Career Suicide (Is Not Real Suicide)" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LNbrBbGOH0

WOODS 5: GREY SKIES & ELECTRIC LIGHT was recorded with producer SIEGFRIED MEIER at Beach Road Studios in Ontario, Canada, and was mixed by famed UK producer JOHN FRYER (NINE INCH NAILS, PARADISE LOST).  The album is due to be released in early 2012.

View some photos from the studio at:

http://earacherecords.com/myspace/w5_studio1.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/w5_studio2.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/w5_studio3.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/w5_studio4.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/w5_studio5.jpg
http://earacherecords.com/myspace/w5_studio6.jpg

WOODS OF YPRES last album, WOODS 4: THE GREEN ALBUM, is available now on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl LP.  Get the album in North America at http://j.mp/mO5ZLX or in Europe at http://j.mp/kdS501

All WOODS OF YPRES albums are also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/vSlDvA

Get more WOODS OF YPRES news and info at:

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RIVAL SONS CONFIRM 2012 UK TOUR WITH BLACK STONE CHERRY

Californian blues-rockers RIVAL SONS have confirmed a 2012 UK tour with Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY.

Currently on the road in Europe on their own headlining tour, RIVAL SONS will be crossing the Atlantic once again in 2012 for the UK tour with BLACK STONE CHERRY, which kicks off on March 11th in Norwich.

RIVAL SONS drummer MICHAEL MILEY comments:

"We are really looking forward to coming back to our second home, especially with Black Stone Cherry.  Seems like a fun match-up.  We've made a lot of friends in the UK and are really looking forward to seeing y'all again.  Thanks for all the UK love.  See ya's soon!"

See RIVAL SONS on tour with BLACK STONE CHERRY in 2012:

RIVAL SONS w/ BLACK STONE CHERRY
Mar. 11 - Norwich, UK - UEA
Mar. 12 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
Mar. 14 - Birmingham, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 15 - Liverpool, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 17 - Sheffield, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 18 - Manchester, UK - Academy
Mar. 19 - Newcastle, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 21 - Edinburgh, UK - HMV Picture House
Mar. 22 - Aberdeen, UK - Lemontree
Mar. 23 - Inverness, UK - Ironworks
Mar. 24 - Glasgow, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 26 - Bristol, UK - O2 Academy
Mar. 27 - Southampton, UK - Guildhall
Mar. 28 - London, UK - HMV Forum

Tickets for the tour are available now at http://bit.ly/tcV02w

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rivalsons_bsc_mar12.jpg

Don't miss RIVAL SONS on their remaining European tour dates:

RIVAL SONS
Nov. 29 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche
Nov. 30 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Halle
Dec. 01 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Dec. 02 - Lucerne, Switzerland - Schuur
Dec. 03 - Reggio Emilia, Italy - Corallo
Dec. 05 - Solothurn, Switzerland - Kofmehl

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rs_euro_tour_2011.jpg

RIVAL SONS' new album, PRESSURE & TIME, is out now worldwide.  Get the album on CD and limited edition audiophile vinyl LP in Europe at http://j.mp/jucwYJ or in North America at http://j.mp/mtaFfm

PRESSURE & TIME is also available on iTunes with two exclusive bonus tracks in Europe at http://j.mp/l09Sji and in North America at http://j.mp/jnpcLp

Watch RIVAL SONS' new music video for the track "All Over the Road" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abyOSwKgsCM

Get more RIVAL SONS news and info at:

Official site - http://www.rivalsons.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rivalsons
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/rivalsons
Twitter - http://twitter.com/rivalsons


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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

CEREBRAL BORE CONFIRMED FOR UK'S HAMMERFEST

Scottish death metalers CEREBRAL BORE have been confirmed for next year's Hammerfest at Pontins in Prestatyn, UK, which takes place from March 15th - 18th, 2012.

CEREBRAL BORE are among the latest groups to be confirmed for the festival, joining the likes of ANTHRAX, SKINDRED, EXODUS, AMON AMARTH, LAWNMOWER DETH and more.  The band will be performing on Saturday, March 17th at 14:00 on the Second Stage.

CEREBRAL BORE guitarist PAUL MCGUIRE comments:

"Finally we get to cross it off the list... To play at a Pontins holiday park!  Supporting Anthrax is also a bonus, but it comes second... Not even a close second to the Pontins-induced excitement we are all feeling right now!"

For more Hammerfest information and to get tickets, head to http://www.hammerfest.co.uk

See CEREBRAL BORE live on tour this December at the following shows:

CEREBRAL BORE w/ SCORDATURA, LACERATION
Dec. 01 - Sunderland, UK - The Borough
Dec. 02 - Birmingham, UK - Scruffy Murphy's
Dec. 03 - Derby, UK - The Old Bell
Dec. 04 - Cardiff, UK - Bogiez

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/cb_dec11.jpg

CEREBRAL BORE's debut album, MANIACAL MISCREATION, is out now worldwide.  Get the CD in Europe at http://j.mp/eO2FYH or in North America at http://j.mp/jOTneO

MANIACAL MISCREATION is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/rP2K6Q

Watch CEREBRAL BORE's music video for the track, "Maniacal Miscreation", at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG46oJBGhNg

The official CEREBRAL BORE app is available now for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.  The app includes the entire MANIACAL MISCREATION album to listen to, as well as the latest band news, photos, videos, tour dates and more.

Download the free app now at http://bit.ly/nQV2rF

Get more CEREBRAL BORE news and info at:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cerebral-bore/192210687462914
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/cerebralbore2
Twitter - http://twitter.com/Cerebralbore2
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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

SAVAGE MESSIAH GIVE AWAY NEW ALBUM AS FREE DOWNLOAD, AVAILABLE NOW

British shred-heavy modern-day metal band SAVAGE MESSIAH have released their highly-anticipated new album, PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE, as a completely free download, which is available now at http://www.earache.com/savagemessiah

Earache Records urges fans to download the album, pass it on to their friends, write a review and enjoy the ten ripping tracks of world-class metal from one of the UK's top bands to watch for 2012.

Download the full PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE album now for free at http://www.earache.com/savagemessiah

(E-mail required.  All tracks are delivered as high-quality MP3 audio at 320kbps with no copy protection/DRM)

PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE was recorded at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, UK with producer SCOTT ATKINS.  The album is due to be released on CD and vinyl LP in early 2012.

The full track listing is as follows:

01. Plague Of Conscience
02. Six Feet Under The Gun
03. Carnival Of Souls
04. In Thought Alone
05. All Seeing I
06. Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt
07. Architects Of Fear
08. The Accuser
09. Shadowbound
10. The Mask Of Anarchy

SAVAGE MESSIAH frontman DAVID SILVER has recorded a message for the fans to announce that they're giving away their new album for free.  Watch the video message now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt8PjhUYfSA

Get more SAVAGE MESSIAH news and information at:

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Monday, November 21, 2011

MORBID ANGEL, AT THE GATES, DEICIDE AND MUNICIPAL WASTE: MAXIMUM METAL LOW PRICE 4-DVD SET OUT NOW

MAXIMUM METAL, a killer new DVD set featuring four unmissable live DVDs, is out now worldwide for an ultra-low price.

MAXIMUM METAL features four full-length live-performance DVDs from some of the most legendary artists in metal, ranging from an intimate MORBID ANGEL club show from 1989 to AT THE GATES' triumphant headlining set at Germany's Wacken festival in 2008 in front of 70,000 raging metal fans.

The four DVDs are housed together in one awesome limited edition set, offering unbeatable value and making the perfect Christmas gift for all metalheads.

MAXIMUM METAL includes these essential DVDs:

MORBID ANGEL - Live at Rock City
Recorded live at Nottingham Rock City, November 14th, 1989

AT THE GATES - Purgatory Unleashed
Recorded live at Wacken 2008

DEICIDE - Doomsday L.A.
Recorded live at the Knitting Factory, November 10th, 2006

MUNICIPAL WASTE - Live in Richmond
Recorded live at Alley Katz, August 18th, 2006

Get MAXIMUM METAL now in Europe for just £9.99 / 11,24 EUR at http://bit.ly/tYukWS or in North America for just $18 at http://bit.ly/tx7Auz

Watch the MAXIMUM METAL video teaser at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_xJkK1P6sw

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Thursday, November 10, 2011

EVILE ANNOUNCE "FIVE SERPENT'S TOUR 2012" EUROPEAN HEADLINING TOUR

British thrashers EVILE have confirmed a European headlining tour in support of their new album, FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH, which is due to kick off on January 10th in Prague, Czech Republic.

Presented by Rock Hard, the "Five Serpent's Tour 2012" will see EVILE bringing their brand of hard and heavy thrash back to mainland Europe following a recent UK tour.  The band will be tearing their way across ten countries with support from PORTRAIT and DR. LIVING DEAD.

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE comments:

"The time has come for Evile to return to Europe!  It's been a long time coming since we last toured over there, but now Five Serpent's Teeth is out worldwide, we thought it only right to return!  Check the dates and get your tickets!  I was a bit upset to hear kids in Evile shirts were getting turned away from shows in the UK because they hadn't bought tickets and the show had sold out, so get your tickets now!  See you all out there!"

See EVILE on tour at the following shows:

EVILE w/ PORTRAIT, DR. LIVING DEAD
Jan. 10 - Prague, Czech Republic - Modra Vopice *
Jan. 11 - Budapest, Hungary - Club 202 *
Jan. 12 - Katowice, Poland - Mega Club *
Jan. 13 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
Jan. 14 - Bydgoszcz, Poland - Estrada
Jan. 15 - Rostock, Germany - Alte Zuckerfabrik
Jan. 17 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Jan. 18 - Milan, Italy - Bitte Club
Jan. 19 - Aalen, Germany - Rock It
Jan. 20 - Wangen, Germany - Jugendhaus
Jan. 21 - Aarau, Switzerland - KiFF
Jan. 22 - Cologne, Germany - Werkstatt
Jan. 24 - Paris, France - La Scene Bastille
Jan. 25 - Weinheim, Germany - Cafe Central
Jan. 26 - Tilburg, Netherlands - 013
Jan. 27 - Enschede, Netherlands - Atak
Jan. 28 - Randers, Denmark - Midwinter Meltdown
Jan. 29 - Hamburg, Germany - Hafenklang
Jan. 31 - Osnabrück, Germany - Bastard Club
Feb. 01 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage
Feb. 02 - Braunschweig, Germany - Schweinebärmann
Feb. 03 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
Feb. 04 - Bamberg, Germany - Live Club
Feb. 05 - Siegen, Germany - Vortex

(* No DR. LIVING DEAD)

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_fstour2012.jpg

Tickets for the German shows are available from MetalTix at http://bit.ly/rqDNVS

FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH is out now on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl LP, and is also available from the Earache Webstore in a range of exclusive "Serpent Cult" fan packs with extra merchandise.

Get the album now in Europe at http://j.mp/c7wbbN or in North America at http://j.mp/9aOHhw

FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/nMSZGC

Watch EVILE's incredible new music video for the track "Cult" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0P2Gr5Ucfk

Get more EVILE news and info at:

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Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/evileuk
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/evileuk
Twitter - http://twitter.com/evileuk


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Wednesday, November 09, 2011

GRIND COLLECTION 4-CD SET: NAPALM DEATH, WORMROT, INSECT WARFARE, NARCOSIS FOR JUST 20 GBP

Earache Records is pleased to announce the new EARACHE GRIND COLLECTION, a limited edition CD set featuring four indispensable grindcore albums, which is available to pre-order now for a special low price.

Due to be released on November 14th, the EARACHE GRIND COLLECTION features four furious albums from the likes of old-school grindcore legends NAPALM DEATH and the modern-day leaders of grindcore WORMROT.  The albums are all housed together in an awesome limited edition sleeve, offering unbeatable value at the price of just two regular CDs.

The EARACHE GRIND COLLECTION includes these must-have albums:

* NAPALM DEATH - From Enslavement To Obliteration
* INSECT WARFARE - World Extermination
* WORMROT - Abuse (limited edition including bonus disc featuring 34 extra tracks)
* NARCOSIS - Best Served Cold: Discography 1998 - 2007

This killer-value set is the perfect Christmas gift for any grindcore fan or metalhead and is available to pre-order now.

Order your copy in Europe for just £19.99 / 22,49 EUR at http://bit.ly/tSAIR4 or in North America for just $32 at http://bit.ly/uz0Jmg

View the GRIND COLLECTION flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/grindcollection_uk.jpg

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Tuesday, November 08, 2011

THRASH PACK 4-CD SET: EVILE, MUNICIPAL WASTE, BONDED BY BLOOD, SSS FOR JUST 20 GBP

Earache Records is pleased to announce the new EARACHE THRASH PACK, a limited edition CD set featuring four essential thrash metal albums, which is available to pre-order now for a special low price.

Due to be released on November 14th, the EARACHE THRASH PACK features four ripping albums from some of the best modern-day thrash bands, housed together in an awesome limited edition sleeve and offering incredible value at the price of just two regular CDs.

The EARACHE THRASH PACK includes the following shredding CDs:

* EVILE - Infected Nations (Redux with bonus "Live in the Studio" disc, plus free patch and sticker sheet)
* MUNICIPAL WASTE - The Art Of Partying
* BONDED BY BLOOD - Exiled To Earth
* SSS - Problems To The Answer

This killer-value set is the perfect Christmas gift for any thrasher and is available to pre-order now.

Order your copy in Europe for just £19.99 / 22,49 EUR at http://bit.ly/sfbg0G or in North America for just $32 at http://bit.ly/rH9xIO

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'MAXIMUM METAL' 4-DVD SET: MORBID ANGEL, AT THE GATES, DEICIDE, MUNICIPAL WASTE FOR JUST 10 GBP

MAXIMUM METAL, a killer new DVD set featuring four unmissable live DVDs, is available to pre-order now for an ultra low price.

Due to be released on November 21st, MAXIMUM METAL features four live-performance DVDs from some of the most legendary metal artists around, ranging from an intimate MORBID ANGEL club show in 1989 to AT THE GATES' triumphant headlining set at Germany's Wacken festival in 2008 in front of 70,000 raging metal fans.

Housed together in one amazing limited edition set, MAXIMUM METAL offers unbeatable value and is the perfect Christmas gift for all metalheads.

MAXIMUM METAL includes these essential DVDs:

MORBID ANGEL - Live at Rock City
Recorded live at Nottingham Rock City, November 14th, 1989

AT THE GATES - Purgatory Unleashed
Recorded live at Wacken 2008

DEICIDE - Doomsday L.A.
Recorded live at the Knitting Factory, November 10th, 2006

MUNICIPAL WASTE - Live in Richmond
Recorded live at Alley Katz, August 18th, 2006

Pre-order MAXIMUM METAL now in Europe for just £9.99 / 11,24 EUR at http://bit.ly/tYukWS or in North America for just $18 at http://bit.ly/tx7Auz

Watch the video teaser for the MAXIMUM METAL 4-DVD set at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_xJkK1P6sw

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Thursday, November 03, 2011

CEREBRAL BORE GEARING UP FOR UK'S DAMNATION FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY

Scottish death metallers CEREBRAL BORE, who recently wrapped up a mini-UK tour with SEVERE TORTURE, are gearing up for this weekend's Damnation Festival at Leeds University Union in the UK.

The band are due to perform at 2:00pm on the Terrorizer Stage at the all-metal festival this Saturday, November 5th, joining a line-up of bands including DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, GODFLESH, DECAPITATED, EVILE and more.

CEREBRAL BORE vocalist SIMONE "SOM" PLUIJMERS comments:

"The Damnation line-up looks great, and it gives us a chance to play with some bands we wouldn't typically be paired with.  Not much drinking time before 2pm, but hopefully everyone will be in the mood for some circle pits and what not!"

For more Damnation Festival information and to get tickets, head to http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk

CEREBRAL BORE's debut album, MANIACAL MISCREATION, is out now worldwide.  Get the CD in Europe at http://j.mp/eO2FYH or in North America at http://j.mp/jOTneO

MANIACAL MISCREATION is also available on iTunes at http://j.mp/ktt5l2

Watch CEREBRAL BORE's music video for the album's title track, "Maniacal Miscreation", at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tG46oJBGhNg

The official CEREBRAL BORE app is available now for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.  The app includes the entire MANIACAL MISCREATION album to listen to, as well as the latest band news, photos, videos, tour dates and more.

Download the free app now at http://bit.ly/nQV2rF

Get more CEREBRAL BORE news and info at:

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RIVAL SONS ARRIVE IN EUROPE FOR HEADLINING TOUR

Californian blues-rockers RIVAL SONS have arrived in Europe for a headlining tour, which kicks off on Friday, November 4th in Nottingham, UK.

Following a string of successful European festival appearances in the summer and a UK tour supporting heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST, RIVAL SONS have returned to Europe for their first headlining tour, which will see the band visiting fourteen countries over the course of a month.

RIVAL SONS frontman JAY BUCHANAN comments:

"Supporting Priest through Europe over the summer was great but it was their audience, not ours.  This time around, we're the cock of the walk.  Europe's ready, shows are selling out - let's fucking do this."

Don't miss RIVAL SONS on tour at the following shows:

Nov. 04 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
Nov. 05 - Glasgow, UK - King Tut's
Nov. 06 - Manchester, UK - Academy 3
Nov. 07 - Wolverhampton, UK - Slade Rooms
Nov. 10 - London, UK - Islington Academy
Nov. 11 - Paris, France - La Maroquinerie
Nov. 12 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix
Nov. 14 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
Nov. 15 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Pumphuset
Nov. 16 - Oslo, Norway - Parkteatret
Nov. 17 - Stockholm, Sweden - Strand
Nov. 19 - Turku, Finland - Vegas Night Club
Nov. 20 - Helsinki, Finland - Tavastia
Nov. 21 - Tampere, Finland - Klubi
Nov. 22 - Tallinn, Estonia - Rock Cafe
Nov. 24 - Warsaw, Poland - Powieksenie
Nov. 25 - Berlin, Germany - Lido
Nov. 26 - Hamburg, Germany - Gruenspan
Nov. 27 - Cologne, Germany - Underground
Nov. 29 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche
Nov. 30 - Munich, Germany - Backstage Halle
Dec. 01 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Dec. 02 - Lucerne, Switzerland - Schuur
Dec. 03 - Reggio Emilia, Italy - Corallo
Dec. 05 - Solothurn, Switzerland - Kofmehl

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/rs_euro_tour_2011.jpg

RIVAL SONS' new album, PRESSURE & TIME, is out now worldwide.  Get the album on CD and limited edition audiophile vinyl LP in Europe at http://j.mp/jucwYJ or in North America at http://j.mp/mtaFfm

PRESSURE & TIME is also available on iTunes with two exclusive bonus tracks in Europe at http://j.mp/l09Sji and in North America at http://j.mp/jnpcLp

Watch RIVAL SONS' new music video for the track "All Over the Road" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abyOSwKgsCM

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Wednesday, November 02, 2011

EVILE GEARING UP FOR UK'S DAMNATION FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND

British thrashers EVILE are set to return to the UK's Damnation Festival at Leeds University Union this weekend, following the end of a successful UK headlining tour.

EVILE will be playing on the Jagermeister Stage at 5:40pm this Saturday, November 5th, alongside a line-up of bands that includes DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, GODFLESH, DECAPITATED, CEREBRAL BORE and more.

EVILE lead guitarist OL DRAKE comments:

"The time has finally come for Evile to return to Damnation festival.  I remember Damnation was one of the first (if not the first) gigs we did after signing to Earache.  We had a great show and I wore a top hat.  It'll be great to return there after so long; I can guarantee a loud, fun-as-hell set!  Come along!"

For more information about Damnation Festival and to book tickets, go to http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk

EVILE's new album, FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH, is out now in Europe on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl LP, and is also available from the Earache Webstore in a range of exclusive "Serpent Cult" fan packs with extra merchandise.

Get the album now in Europe at http://j.mp/c7wbbN or in North America at http://j.mp/9aOHhw

FIVE SERPENT'S TEETH is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/nMSZGC

Watch EVILE's incredible new music video for the track, "Cult", at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0P2Gr5Ucfk

Get more EVILE news and info at:

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THE SOULLESS UK TOUR WITH CARCER CITY STARTS TONIGHT

Modern UK metallers THE SOULLESS (formerly IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION), who recently released their new album, ISOLATED, are due to start a UK tour tonight.

THE SOULLESS will be joining CARCER CITY and AGAINST THE FLOOD for the tour, which kicks off at Joseph's Well in Leeds.

See THE SOULLESS on tour at the following shows:

THE SOULLESS w/ CARCER CITY, AGAINST THE FLOOD
Nov. 02 - Leeds, UK - Joseph's Well
Nov. 03 - Barnsley, UK - Cedar Rooms
Nov. 04 - Peterborough, UK - Club Revolution
Nov. 05 - Margate, UK - Westcoast Bar
Nov. 06 - Cardiff, UK - Bogiez
Nov. 09 - London, UK - The Garage
Nov. 10 - Manchester, UK - Satan's Hollow
Nov. 11 - Liverpool, UK - Krazyhouse

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/soulless_tour_nov11.jpg

THE SOULLESS w/ BURY TOMORROW
Dec. 08 - Bristol, UK - The Croft
Dec. 09 - Bridgend, UK - Hobos
Dec. 10 - Stoke, UK - Underground
Dec. 11 - York, UK - Duchess
Dec. 13 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Dec. 14 - Wolverhampton, UK - Slade Rooms
Dec. 15 - Newcastle, UK - Academy 2
Dec. 16 - Northampton, UK - The Roadmender
Dec. 17 - Milton Keynes, UK - Craufurd Arms

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

Tickets for the December tour with BURY TOMORROW are available now at http://bit.ly/soulless-tickets

THE SOULLESS' new album, ISOLATED, is out now worldwide.  Get the CD in Europe at http://bit.ly/sRWkxm or in North America at http://bit.ly/ljGBOr

ISOLATED is also available on iTunes in Europe at http://bit.ly/ke91l9 and in North America at http://bit.ly/vTMC8P

Watch the band's new music video for the track "Unaltered" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3n1AaPMQL4

Get more news and info from THE SOULLESS at:

Official website - http://thesoullessband.com
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Tuesday, November 01, 2011

WOODS OF YPRES RELEASE NEW TRACK, DISCUSS FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM (PART 2)

Canadian blackened doom metal outfit WOODS OF YPRES recently finished recording their new album, WOODS 5: GREY SKIES & ELECTRIC LIGHT, with producer SIEGFRIED MEIER at Beach Road Studios in Ontario, Canada.

The band have released a brand new track from the album, titled "Career Suicide (Is Not Real Suicide)", which is available to listen to now at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LNbrBbGOH0

WOODS OF YPRES frontman, DAVID GOLD, recently took some time to discuss WOODS 5: GREY SKIES & ELECTRIC LIGHT.  Read part 2 below:

"W5: 'Grey Skies & Electric Light' describes where we're at now.  The colours are black, white, grey, silver and electric blue.  The season is winter.  The location is the city, with forests inside.  Times are bleak but we have things to comfort us.  We pass the time.  Devour life, or let it sit, but universal in desperately trying to salvage and savour the last of it.

"We accept that there is no God, no afterlife, no life before this one, as this is all there is.  Existence is the occupancy of one body and just as Stephen Hawking recently said, 'there is no heaven for broken down computers', and just as simply, nor is there anything more for us.  Death is not a transition, 'Death is Not An Exit (death is the flick of the off switch)', which really, makes so much difference to me in how I conduct my life, knowing that for sure.  At its core, that's what the album is about to me, having one shot at life, carrying grief and longing and emptiness throughout it all.  In the end, what you wanted was what you wanted, whether it was realized or not, you love who you love, anything else won't matter and that's okay.  That's life.

"When writing the album, I'd try to focus on imagining what it would feel like to not exist.  I would still picture it as this endless black space, like outer space full of stars, or a silent black ocean, but that's just my imagination.  I then thought about how a longing that perpetuates unchanged and untouchable throughout eternity is the ultimate tribute, and really, much more romantic and exciting than dying satisfied and wanting nothing more.  I prefer to want forever and I intend to.  That's love.  It's proof that you loved in the first place.  Life changes but love does not.  It's the one thing you can try to have in life, take with you when you go, the one thing you will have always left for others to have and the one thing you allow yourself to have.  Death can be a comforting thought when non-existence would be like a big, black, warm, fuzzy, endless, bottomless, drunk hug goodbye that lasts forever.

"In the end, we are all alone.  It's not who loves you, but who you love and you'll always have that whether that love was reciprocated or not.  In the meantime, we live this bleak life and modern times of grey skies and electric light.  We wait.  We pass the time.  We listen to music."

Part 1 of the discussion is still available at http://bit.ly/prLogR

View some photos from the studio:

http://earacherecords.com/myspace/w5_studio1.jpg
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WOODS 5: GREY SKIES & ELECTRIC LIGHT is due to be released in early 2012 on Earache Records.

WOODS OF YPRES' previous album, WOODS 4: THE GREEN ALBUM, is available now on CD and limited edition coloured vinyl.  Get the album in North America at http://j.mp/mO5ZLX or in Europe at http://j.mp/kdS501

WOODS OF YPRES' first four albums are all available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/vSlDvA

Get more WOODS OF YPRES news and info at:

Official site - http://www.woodsofypres.ca
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