Circle Takes the Square (CTTS) is an American screamo band from Savannah, Georgia. Their debut release was a 7-track self-titled EP in 2001, followed later by a 7" split with Pg. 99. Circle Takes the Square has been described as being a "blend of progressive experimentation and DIY hardcore, metal, and noise...characterised by a natural fusion of grindcore and the sweeping guitar dynamics of post-punk".
CTTS did well and for a band that I did not know before I was a little amazed, The audience was nothing wrong with, the people knew the band before. The band showered on tightly, which can be seen in the pictures and video from the event. The band toured only with 3 members, dunno really what happend to the fourth.
Todays tune "Enter By The Narrow Gates" is taken from "Decompositions, Volume I, Chapter 1: Rites of Initiation" that was released on August 23, 2011 through the group's own Gatepost Recordings. The EP was also released as a limited edition of CDs, sold at Circle Takes the Square shows in late 2011 and early 2012. They have said that the new record will be titled Decompositions, Vol. 1. They have also stated that Decompositions, Vol. 1 will be part of an even larger project called Decompositions.
Enter By The Narrow Gates Live @ Studion, Kulturhuset, Stockholm, Sweden, February 6th 2012
American capitalists Five Finger Death Punch are premiering the video clip for their song entitled "Remember Everything" right now! The song is taken from the bands thirds studio album, 'American Capitalist', which debuted at No. 3 on The Billboard 200 chart after selling 91,000 copies (highest rated album in the bands history). You can now watch the NEW 5FDP video below!
The California rockers are widely renowned as one of the most important bands of recent Metal history- where today they play sold out shows, headline prestigious festivals and command an army of die-hard fans across the globe. 5FDP is currently gearing up for a North American tour with Max Cavalera's Soulfly, you can see the list of tour dates below!
Five Finger Death Punch North American Tour With Soulfly:
- Mar. 23: Las Vegas, NV at The Joint - Mar. 24: Pomona, CA at The Fox Theater - Mar. 26: Fresno, CA at Rainbow Ballroom - Mar. 27: Modesto, CA at Modesto Centre Plaza - Mar. 28: Redding, CA at Redding Convention Center - Mar. 30: Yakima, WA at Yakima Valley Sun Dome - Mar. 31: Seattle, WA at Paramount Theater - Apr. 02: Dawson Creek, BC at EnCana Events Centre - Apr. 04: Calgary, AB at MacEwan Hall - Apr. 05: Edmonton, AB at Shaw Conference Center - Apr. 07: Regina, SK at Agribition - Apr. 09: Winnipeg, MB at Burton Cummings Theatre - Apr. 11: Rapid City, SD at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center - Apr. 12: Casper, WY at Casper Events Center
New England Metallers Shadows Fall are gearing up for the release of their seventh studio album. Today drummer Jason Bittner revealed that the NEW Shads album is entitled 'Fire From The Sky' and that it will be released on May 8th via Razor & Tie records. The NEW Shadows Fall album was recorded at Zing Studios in Westfield, Massachusetts with producer and friend of the band Adam Dutkiewicz, guitarist for Killswitch Engage and Times Of Grace. Adam D. was also involved in the writing process of the album.
The bands latest album, 'Retribution', was released in the Fall of 2009. The CD sold around 13,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 35 on The Billboard 200 chart.
Recently, Shadows Fall kicked off a series of headlining warm-up shows in select cities before heading to Australia for this year's Soundwave Festival.
Remaining dates:
- Feb. 17: Syracuse, NY at Station 58 - Feb. 18: Clifton Park, NY at Trickshots - Feb. 19: Turners Falls, MA at Shea Theatre
Richmond, Virginia hasn't be the same since Municipal Waste surfaced in 2001. While the Thrash Metallers are known for their stage antics, its really their furious music and attitude, that sets them apart from other bands. With four studio albums under their belts and thousands of live performances, Municipal Waste is a force to be reckoned with!
If you are subscribed to Decibel Magazine will soon receive a badass limited-edition flexi-disc that includes a NEW song by Municipal Waste called "Religion Proof". This song was recorded during the sessions for the group's forthcoming fifth studio album, 'The Fatal Feast', but will not be featured on the CD!
'The Fatal Feast' will be released on April 10th in North America and April 13th in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork for the CD was created by Justin Osbourn of Slasher Design!
'The Fatal Feast' track listing:
01. Waste In Space 02. Repossession 03. New Dead Masters 04. Unholy Abductor 05. Idiot Check 06. Covered In Sick/The Barfer 07. You're Cut Off 08. Authority Complex 09. Standards And Practices 10. Crushing Chest Wound 11. The Monster With 21 Faces 12. Jesus Freaks 13. The Fatal Feast 14. 12 Step Program 15. Death Tax 16. Residential Disaster
Both the digipack and vinyl editions will include the bonus track "Eviction Party".
Swiss NEW wave folk Metal superstars, Eluveitie, are set to release a NEW album entitled 'Helvetios' in North America on February 28th via Nuclear Blast Records. Eluveitie will unleash its fourth studio album in the midst of the North American portion of the band’s “Helvetios World Tour". Eluveitie will take the stage in the US and Canada this winter as direct support to the mighty, Children of Bodom, on COB’s “15th Anniversary” tour. A list of tour dates can be found below.
Today, the band unleashed behind-the-scenes footage from their recent video shoot for their NEW song entitled "Havoc".
The track listing for Helvetios is:
1. Prologue 2. Helvetios 3. Luxtos 4. Home 5. Santonian Shores 6. Scorched Earth 7. Meet The Enemy 8. Neverland 9. A Rose For Epona 10. Havoc 11. The Uprising 12. Hope 13. The Siege 14. Alesia 15. Tullianum 16. Uxellodunon 17. Epilogue
Eluveitie with Children of Bodom, Revocation and Threat Signal:
- Feb. 18: Tricky Falls – El Paso, TX - Feb. 19: The Pavilion – Lubbock, TX - Feb. 21: Emo’s – Austin, TX - Feb. 22: Warehouse Live – Houston, TX - Feb. 24: Expo Five – Louisville, KY - Feb. 25: Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH - Feb. 26: Sound Academy – Toronto, ON – CANADA - Feb. 27: Metropolis – Montreal, QC – CANADA - Feb. 28: Maverick’s – Ottawa, ON – CANADA (ELUVEITIE HEADLINING w/ LOCALS) - Feb. 29: Imperial de Quebec – Quebec City, QC – CANADA - Mar. 01: Webster Theatre – Hartford, CT - Mar. 02: Paramount Theater – Huntington, NY - Mar. 03: Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ - Mar. 04: Ram’s Head Live – Baltimore, MD
Eluveitie is:
Kay Brem – bass Chrigel Glanzmann – vocals, mandola, whistles, pipes, gaita, acoustic guitar, bodhrán Ivo Henzi – rhythm guitar Patrick Kistler – bagpipes, whistles Simeon Koch – lead guitar, vocals Anna Murphy – hurdy gurdy, vocals Merlin Sutter – drums Meri Tadic – violin, vocals
There has been a lot going on with BLACK SABBATH ever since they announced on 11/11/11 that the original lineup was rejoining forces. Today, the band announced that they have canceled their European tour, in order for Tony Iommi to be able to continue with his ongoing treatment for lymphoma. BLACK SABBATH will appear at the Download Festival in Donnington, UK.
In order to fill the void that would have been left by the cancellation of the tour, OZZY & Friends will be taking SABBATH's place. The shows will include guest appearances by Geezer Butler, Slash, Zakk Wylde, and many more!
As far as the NEW SABBATH record, Iommi plans to continue working with his bandmates on this highly anticipated project.
BLACK SABBATH:
- Jun. 10: Donnington, UK @ Download Festival
OZZY & FRIENDS:
- May 23: Helsinki, Finland @ Hartwall Arena - May 25: Stockholm, Sweden @ Stadium - May 27: Jelling, Denmark @ Jelling Festival - May 29: Bergen, Norway @ Bergen Calling Festival - May 31: Oslo, Norway @ Spektrum - Jun. 02: Malmo, Sweden @ Malmo Stadium - Jun. 04: Dortmund, Germany @ Westfalenhalle - Jun. 06: Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Arena - Jun. 15: Vitoria, Spain @ Azkena Rock Festival - Jun. 17: Clisson, France @ Hellfest - Jun. 22: Dessel, Belgium @ Graspop Metal Meeting - Jun. 24: Milan, Italy @ Gods of Metal Festival - Jun. 26: Vienna, Austria @ Stadthalle - Jun. 28: Belgrade, Serbia @ USCE Park - Jul. 01: Athens, Greece @ Rockwave Festival – Terra
In anticipation of the release of their 14th studio album, 'Utilitarian', on February 27th in Europe and February 28th in North America, the legendary NAPALM DEATH has posted a NEW video of Mark "Barney" Greenway discussing secret band facts. You can now watch the video below.
Set to be released on February 27th in Europe and February 28th in North America, 'Utilitarian' is the four-piece's 14th studio album, and it promises to live up to the bands everlasting legacy as leaders of extreme music-- so prepare yourself for a NEW grind classic!
Upon the release of 'Utilitarian', Napalm Death's limited-edition 'Analysis Paralysis 7" EP' will also be available for purchase at CM Distro in black and clear vinyl. Its B-Side includes the exclusive track "Youth Offender", making this 7" a very collectible piece for any diehard Napalm Death fan! Stay tuned for more information about this special release coming soon.
The band is already confirmed to play the 2012 editions of Wacken Open Air (Germany), Hellfest (France), Maryland Deathfest (USA), and several shows from late January onwards, including a special record release show in Birmingham on February 25th. Check the dates below to see when Napalm Death will be coming to a city near you!
Napalm Death live 2012:
- 2/25: Birmingham - Record Release Show @ HMV Institute (Great Britain) - 3/2: Tilburg - Neurotic Deathfest (Netherlands) - 3/4: Paris - Maroquinerie (France) - 3/31: Enschede - Atak (Netherlands) - 4/4: Blios - Chatodo (France) - 4/5: Castres - Bolegason (France) - 4/6: Rambouillet - Usine a Chapeaux (France) - 4/7: St Brieuc - Citrouille (France) - 4/27: Lausanne - Les Docks (Switzerland) - 4/28: Bari - Demode' Club (Italy) - 4/29: Livorno - The Cage Teather (Italy) - 5/11: Magdeburg - Factory (Germany) - 5/12: Essen - Zeche Carl (Germany) - 5/24-27: Sonar-Baltimore - Maryland Deathfest (USA) - 6/1: Barcelona - Primavera Sound (Spain) - 6/15: Clisson - Hellfest (France) - 7/27: Bertingen - Rock unter den Eichen Open Air (Germany) - 7/28: Essen - Nord Open Air Festival (Germany) - 8/2-4: Wacken - Wacken Open Air (Germany)
Kylesa is a sludge metal band that was formed 2001 in Savannah, Georgia. Taking their name from "kilesa mara", a Buddhist term denoting delusory mental states. Their music incorporates experimentalism with sludgy riffs, drop-tuned guitars, crust punk, and elements of psychedelic rock.
The group was established by the former members of Damad, with the addition of guitar player Laura Pleasants. The band has since the start gone thru some line up changes. The remaining original members are Phillip Cope and Laura Pleasants. The band uses two drummers to get a more massive sound, the dual drum tracks are often panned strongly to the right and left.
A little over a week ago (Yes, I know I'm late with this) did Kylesa (Along with "KEN Mode" & Circle Takes The Square) a stop here in Stockholm to gig at Studion, Kulturhuset. Sums up the concert a little quickly, thought it was good, loud, but clear. The band delivers a good and rocking show. The dual drums provides the live experience with a large and solid sound thats providing a real boost to the band.
The Pushead-designed Band Logo from these releases has been used on all the bands merchandise and releases ever since.
Here is some pictures from the show!
Todays tune "Crowded Road" is taken from Kylesa's fifth full-length "Spiral Shadow" - 2010 And yes you can find this on Vinyl!!!
Kylesa - Crowded Road (Live from Bonnaroo 2011)
They have toured with Mastodon, whose guitarist, Bill Kelliher, said that “We took Kylesa on tour because we love those guys and have been hanging out with them for years. They blew a lot of people's expectations out of the water. ”
Upcoming Tour Dates:
17 Feb - France, Reims, La Cartonnerie 18 Feb - Netherlands, Nijmegen Doornroosje 19 Feb - UK, Brighton, The Haunt 20 Feb - UK, Birmingham, HMV Institute Temple 21 Feb - UK, Leeds, The Well 22 Feb - Ireland, Dublin, Button Factory 23 Feb - UK, London, O2 Academy Islington 24 Feb - France, Evreux, L'Abordage 25 Feb - France, Quimper, Les Hivernauts 26 Feb - France, Lille, Aeronef
By now you HAVE to know that MESHUGGAH’s eighth studio album entitled 'KOLOSS' will be released in North America on March 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. The North American deluxe digi-pak version will include a bonus DVD. Additionally, the band has already announced their first leg of their North American tour in support of 'KOLOSS' (a list of tourdates is available below). Today is a great day, why? Well, you can listen yet another NEW MESHUGGAH!
01. I Am Colossus 02. The Demon's Name Is Surveillance 03. Do Not Look Down 04. Behind The Sun 05. The Hurt That Finds You First 06. Marrow 07. Break Those Bones Whose Sinews Gave It Motion 08. Swarm 09. Demiurge 10. The Last Vigil
“The Ophidian Trek” tour dates with BARONESS & DECAPITATED:
4/29/12 House of Blues - Houston, TX 4/30/12 House of Blues - Dallas, TX 5/01/12 Emo’s - Austin, TX 5/03/12 Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ 5/04/12 House of Blues - Anaheim, CA 5/05/12 House of Blues - Hollywood, CA 5/06/12 The Fillmore - San Francisco, CA 5/08/12 Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC - CANADA 5/09/12 Showbox Sodo - Seattle, WA 5/11/12 Odgen Theatre - Denver, CO 5/13/12 First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN 5/15/12 House of Blues - Chicago, IL 5/16/12 St. Andrews Hall - Detroit, MI 5/17/12 Sound Academy - Toronto, ON - CANADA 5/18/12 Theatre of the Living Arts - Philadelphia, PA 5/19/12 Palladium - Worcester, MA 5/20/12 Olympia de Montreal - Montreal, QC - CANADA 5/22/12 The Fillmore - Silver Springs, MD 5/23/12 Terminal 5 – New York, NY
Girl right on, we’re fast We’ve reached the climax We’re together, now we run down When commands over, choose you
Run away, do we separate Don’t wanna give in Till we both gave up Can’t take it back It’s too late we’ve reached the climax, climax
I’ve falling somehow, feet off the ground Love is the glove, that keeps me waiting down Where are you now? When I need you around I’m on my knees but it seems we’re over
Girl right on, we’re fast We’ve reached the climax We’re together, now we run down When commands over, choose you
Run away, do we separate Don’t wanna give in Till we both gave up Can’t take it back It’s too late we’ve reached the climax, climax
I gave my best, it wasn’t enough You came and said we argue too much We made our best of what used to be lust Why do i care, i care at all, at all, at all, at all
Girl right on, we’re fast We’ve reached the climax We’re together, now we run down When commands over, choose you
Run away, do we separate Don’t wanna give in Till we both gave up Can’t take it back It’s too late we’ve reached the climax, climax
You say, it’s better if we love each other Except when we leave I just need you one more time I can’t get the one, we had on my mind www.musicloversgroup.com Where are you now? When I need you around I’m on my knees but it seems we’re over
Girl right on, we’re fast We’ve reached the climax We’re together, now we run down When commands over, choose you [Usher - Climax Lyrics on http://mp3lyricsmania.blogspot.com] Run away, do we separate Don’t wanna give in Till we both gave up Can’t take it back It’s too late we’ve reached the climax, climax
What makes my day slow down Watching the rain and now I’m not on time
I’m bout to lay down and cry Boss on the other line Had a fight with my man Cause he swears I’m lying yo him constantly Causing drama like you won’t believe Just one day I wanna wake up and say
Chorus: Hey I’m winning today My smile is ok At the end of the line And I’m fine No thorns in my side Somebody remind me It’s a wonderful life It’s a wonderful life It’s a wonderful life
It’s not that I never cared But my position here Is just alright And then they tell me I lost my job But I won’t give up It just hasn’t been my day at all But I’m about to get this manicure As my back is up and up against the wall I pray one day That i can wake up and say
Chorus: Hey I’m winning today My smile is ok At the end of the line And I’m fine No thorns in my side Somebody remind me It’s a wonderful life It’s a wonderful life It’s a wonderful life [Estelle - Wonderful Life Lyrics on http://mp3lyricsmania.blogspot.com] And if you feel how I feel You know what to do Sing it with me come on La da da la da da da Singing la da da la da da da Sing la da da la da da da Just one day ohh
Chorus: If you love me you would say in front of da world If you love me you would say in front of dem Boy you ain’t gotta front with none of them If you love me you would tell em that I’m your girl If you love me you would you would say in front of da world
If you love me you’ll let the world know it You say it out of your mouth but I rather your heart show it Actions speak louder than words Angels fly higher than birds This was God’s work but you couldn’t see God blessed you When he sent you to me See ya boys don’t see the side that i see, I told you You ain’t gotta front for da streets We were born to ride, Bonnie and Clyde Like your favorite gun I was right by your side See my love is true, yeah you know this is true Everything is all f*cked up because of you
Chorus: If you love me you would say in front of da world If you love me you would say in front of da world If you love me you would say in front of dem Boy you ain’t gotta front with none of them If you love me you would tell em that I’m your girl If you love me you would you would say in front of da world [Lil’ Kim - If You Love Me Lyrics on http://mp3lyricsmania.blogspot.com] I need a real dude I could deal with, Share a family and a house on the hill with Take trips to Paris not the Hiltons, I’m talking bout France True romance, walk the red carpet together and hold hands Style on the haters, They ain’t got the fans cause right now oo Don’t live here, first the record sales Summen gotta give here Few niggas out there tryin live Here put a ring on it, drop a few kids here Yeah happy Valentine’s Day But if you really love me you would show me everything, everything
Last week, Jerel Johnson from Target Audience Magazine interviewed Jimmy Bower, drummer from NOLA's DOWN. Here is what went down!
Target Audience: When’s the new Down record coming out?
Jim Bower: We finished last night (February 9 at time of interview) with the mixing and everything. So, all we have to do now is get it mastered and the artwork is all done. So I think maybe early May. It takes a while to get everything together; it took us a little longer with the recording process so it’s done. We finished it last night. It sounds killer.
TA: What does it sound like compared to your previous albums?
JB: We went for a really raw sound and went back to NOLA. The songs are really Sabbathed-out. I’m really happy the way it came out. It’s really aggressive and raw. All them rock n’ roll adjectives in there bro. It’s doomy!
TA: Any songs similar to “Stone the Crow” or “Jail” or is it pretty much an all-out blitz?
JB: No, the idea is we’re doing four EPs and the first one is pretty much cut-throat. The third one is supposed to be the acoustic one. But we’re releasing four EPs within the next year and a half. They all coincide with one theme. Like the artwork and everything. It’s like a big story.
TA: Like a concept record?
JB: Exactly. A concept with 4 EPs.
TA: What’s the theme? Is there a back story?
JB: No. Well, it’s kind of like end of the world kind of shit. Just the times we’re in. it reflects on how humanity is going apeshit. As far as concepts I don’t know.
TA: What’s the name of the record?
JB: Down IV, I think. I saw the artwork last night. There wasn’t an album title or anything. The artwork looks great.
TA: What’s the picture of? What’s the cover?
JB: I’m not gonna say anything man. Pepper usually does all the artwork; he does a really good job.
TA: Pepper is a good artist?
JB: Yeah, he does all the artwork for Down.
TA: I didn’t know that and I’m a COC fan.
JB: He did all the artwork for those records he was on as well.
TA: From Blind on? That’s excellent. So how have the shows been?
JB: They’ve been good. We haven’t been playing much. We’ve been pretty much busy with the recording process. But we have a festival in Ohio (Rock On The Range) and we’re going to do a couple of shows around that. We’re pretty much waiting for the release so we can get out and start working a little harder.
TA: When the new record comes out, are you going to do a national or world tour?
JB: Yeah. Probably start in the U.S. and work our way to Europe, and hopefully go to Japan and Australia, and hopefully back to South America.
TA: You have fun in South America?
JB: We went to South America in November and it was really cool. We’d never been down there before and we were received really well and it’s a great place to tour.
TA: Now the band formed in ’91-’92?
JB: Right.
TA: Phil was in Pantera, you did some work with Eyehategod and Pepper was in COC. When you released NOLA, it was an underground sensation. I believe it went gold on word of mouth alone. How has the metal scene changed regarding popularity? How would you compare it now to then?
JB: Then, it was really kind of fresh. We weren’t doing too much from what Soundgarden was doing. That was a big influence back then, and all the Witchfinder stuff. It seems like the people are a little more open to this genre music, but to me Down is a rock band. Rock music has been around for ever and kind of put off to the side into metal. I think Down; people accept it more as a rock band, not just a metal band. Back in ’91 it was really fresh to us.
TA: Where was Down IV produced?
JB: It was recorded at the Lair again (Phil Anselmo’s studio) the same place we did Down II and recorded it at a New Orleans studio. The last record, Over the Under, we recorded in L.A. because a lot of the studios weren’t up and running after Katrina. So it was really nice to stay home and have that New Orleans vibe in the record to as well. Makes a difference man.
TA: As far as song titles which one sticks out from the new record?
JB: “Witchtripper.”
TA: What does it sound like?
JB: It’s fire bro. It sounds like Down and I’m really excited about it. I’m more excited about it than Over the Under. Over the Under was a great record, but I think the production was a little too much, and this takes us back to the raw roots and the songs are good. But “Witchtripper” is my favorite one. We were in Spain for a festival, and walking around and we kept seeing rocks on peoples’ doors. We were like “dude it must be to trip a witch.” At first, it seemed kind of silly, but once we wrote the song and lyrics — Philip wrote the lyrics — it was really cool. Hopefully, we’ll make a video for it too.
TA: In regards to the music industry how has it changed in the past 20 years? Has it been better to you or since Down is a metal band have you guys been able to find your own niche?
JB: Well, the older you get, the wiser you grow about the industry. When you’re really young they try to take advantage of you. They did me, but now, being a lot more educated about how things are done, I think it’s gotten back to the whole DIY thing, at least for the underground. It’s just a lot easier for bands to put their stuff out which is a good thing or a bad thing. The opportunity for people to put anything out has definitely grown, and I think that’s really cool.
TA: So how have social networking sites like Facebook have helped Down with connecting with your fans or getting the music out there?
JB: It’s great. I can see in the future bands doing concerts; you pay online to see it and you can sit and jam. It’s just things we’ve been talking about in the future, but obviously nothing takes away from the vibe of a real live show. It’d be cool if while bands are recording you could log online and check out what they’re doing.
TA: You mentioned underground. Are there any southern bands that you are vibing on at the moment?
JB: From Arkansas you have Rwake. Weedeater is really good. The new Orange Goblin is really good; they’re from England. There’s a band from New Orleans called Mountain of Wizard. They sound like metal meets Boston. They’re really cool; they don’t have any vocals. We’re doing a show tonight with Eyehategod, and a new band called Black Witchgod playing. The drummer was from a New Orleans band called Graveyard Rodeo from the 80s. There’s Soilent Green, Outlaw Order. These are all with friends I know. It’s just I don’t get out of New Orleans unless I go play somewhere.
TA: What are your top 5 metal records of all time?
JB: Captain Beyond: Captian Beyond, Pentagram: Relentless, Black Sabbath: Black Sabbath and Volume 4. And Witchfinder General.
TA: What advice would you give to younger bands trying to make it in this industry?
JB: You gotta be pissed off and play fast. You gotta be pissed off and fuckin’ let it show. Don’t stop try and play as much as you can. That’s what we did. Write good songs don’t worry about gimmicks and shit.
Maryland rockers CLUTCH are teaming up with HELLYEAH for a North American Co-Headlining Tour this Spring. Both bands will play full headlining sets. The tour kicks off April 13th in Providence, Rhode Island and runs through May 11th in Joliet, Illinois. Throughout the tour there will also be dates that feature Clutch only and Hellyeah only as well as radio festivals and shows. A list of complete dates can be found below.
Hard rock supergroup HELLYEAH is touring in support of their NEW album 'Band of Brothers' which is scheduled for a June 5th release in North America. The album, the band's first effort for their NEW label home, Eleven Seven Music, was recorded in Dallas at drummer Vinnie Paul's home studio, VP's Upstairs Studio, and was produced by the band and Jeremy Parker (Godsmack, Evanessence), who also served as engineer.
Having produced track after track of heavy-hitting, in-your-face, feel good Rock N' Roll on their previous two albums (2010's 'Stampede' and 2007's self-titled debut), 'Band of Brothers' sees HELLYEAH taking a slightly different musical direction. Drawing on their former bands' collective Metal roots for inspiration, the influences and style of Pantera, Mudvayne, Damageplan and Nothingface are immediately recognizable.
CLUTCH is hitting the road in support of their double vinyl edition of 'Blast Tyrant' which is being released February 28th via Weathermaker Music. This 180+ gram expanded vinyl contains 16 songs and includes six mini-posters taken straight from Blast Tyrant's "Atlas of the Invisible World". Each illustrated poster is sized (8.5" x 11") and depicts one of the various characters featured within the Blast Tyrant storyline. Prior to February 28th, the double vinyl edition of 'Blast Tyrant' is exclusively available via Clutch Merch.com. CLUTCH will also be releasing a picture disc single of the NEW track "Pigtown Blues" on April 24th. This is the first NEW studio material from CLUTCH since 2009's 'Strange Cousins From the West'.
CLUTCH will also be returning to Europe this festival season. The band has been confirmed for the Sonisphere Festival in Madrid Spain on May 26th and the Peace and Love Festival in Borlänge, Sweden on June 29th. Additional festival appearances are expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
In other CLUTCH news, the band's music will be featured in the soon to be released film "The Baytown Disco" starring Andre Braugher, Billy Bob Thornton, and Eva Longoria. A six minute preview of the film can, featuring CLUTCH music can be viewed below. And for all you hockey fans, CLUTCH's "Electric Worry" is still the goal music for the Vancouver Canucks. Check it out below.
CLUTCH AND HELLYEAH CO-HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:
4/10: Norfolk, VA @ The Norva (clutch only) 4/11: Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club (clutch only) 4/12: Albany, NY @ Northern Lights Ground (clutch only) 4/13: Providence, RI @ Lupos 4/14: Atlantic City, NJ @ House of Blues 4/15: Long Island, NY @ Paramount Theater 4/17: Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater 4/18: Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall 4/20: Traverse City, MI @ Ground Zero 4/21: Ft. Wayne, IN @ Pierre's 4/22: Toledo, OH @ Headliner's 4/23: Dayton, OH @ McGuffy's House of Rock (clutch only) 4/24: Madison, WI @ Orpheum Theater 4/25: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom 4/28: Lincoln, NE @ Box Awesome's Bourbon Lounge 4/29: Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater 5/1: Springfield, MO @ Gillioz Theater 5/2: Wichita, KS @ Cotillion 5/3: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom (clutch only) 5/4: Sauget, IL @ Pops 5/5: Chattanooga, TN @ Track 29 5/6: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater (clutch only) 5/6: Atlanta, GA @ WLKS Project Cinco Party (hellyeah only) 5/8: Libertyville, IL @ Austins 5/10: Rock Island, IL @ Rock Island Brewery (clutch only) 5/11: Joilet, IL @ Mojoes 5/12: Detroit, MI @ St Andrews Hall (clutch only) 5/13: Flint, MI @ Machine Shop (clutch only) 5/19: Hartford, CT @ WCCC Big Gig (hellyeah only) 5/27: Pryor, OK @ Rocklahoma (hellyeah only)
Rex Brown is not only one of the best bassists in Heavy Music history, but also a man that never bites his tongue. We recently had the chance to chat with Rex about his NEW band KILL DEVIL HILL, who will be releasing their debut album on March 27th via SPV/Steamhammer. The bands self-titled album offers the listener a soundtrack full of power, soul and plenty of groove. On this NEW project, Rex is joined by legendary drummer Vinny Appice, guitarist Mark Zavon, and vocalist Dewey Bragg.
During our exclusive interview with Rex, we also discussed the legacy of PANTERA, the band that saved Heavy Music in the early 90's thanks to their vulgar display of crushing Metal. Their phenomenal 10 studio albums, were only topped by their amazing stage show. When PANTERA came to town, nobody was safe and their explosive live show left many Panteraheads scarred for life! They say that glory always has a very high prize to pay, in the case of the Kings Of Metal this is an understatement.
We also talked to Rex about his current health condition and why he decided to leave DOWN. Without further dude, here is our exclusive interview with Rex Brown!
Stay tuned for further information about KILL DEVIL HILL.
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