Corrosion Of Conformity Unleash Three NEW Tracks!

Candlelight Records, together with partners Decibel Magazine and Pitchfork Media, are premiering today songs from the forthcoming NEW album from C.O.C. Produced by John Custer, the self-titled album is the first NEW recording from the North Carolina-based band in six years and is the first to feature material written by the esteemed 'Animosity' trio in over a decade.

Available now for listening, Decibel Magazine is streaming “The Doom” while Pitchfork Media is streaming the album’s closer “Time Of Trials.” Each song showcases the band’s unique sound and continued commitment to diversity. Guitarist Woody Weatherman says, “…too much pork for just one fork,” when discussing the unusual two-song launch. “I like the idea of having two tunes premiering at the same time,” he continues. Vocalist/bassist Mike Dean notes, “I slipped in a rough form of ‘The Doom’ on Full Metal Jackie's radio program back in early November. This is now the official premiere in its finished form. And with Pitchfork playing ‘Time Of Trials,’ we are excited and await fan reactions."

Listen to"The Doom Brand"

Listen to "Time Of Trials

England’s Metal Hammer, in celebration of today’s premieres, launched a special C.O.C. video via their online television channel that includes both songs and a pictorial of the band with information about the forthcoming album. Check it out now!



C.O.C. has already launched exclusive, pre-order bundles that include limited band-direct items plus the deluxe digipak version of the record (featuring extended packaging and two additional songs) and the American vinyl pressing. To celebrate today’s premieres, Candlelight has launched via the official label webstore each of the four planned formats for the record plus a webstore exclusive. See the link below.

The band will perform next at The Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina before heading out on their recently announced headline tour beginning March 1. The band plans a set that will include many of the new album’s choice cuts as well selections from their earlier albums. “‘Your Tomorrow,’ ‘Rat City,’ and ‘The Doom’ all got great response while we were out with Clutch for a brief wintery outing,” says Dean. “The new songs are noggin’ nodders and seemed to fit in very well with our older classics,” adds Weatherman. “Folks were having a good time which is what it is all about,” he confirms.

Corrosion Of Conformity will be released via Candlelight Records on February 14 in North America; a day earlier for Europe. Confirmed dates on the band’s upcoming North American tour with Torche, Valient Thorr, A Storm Of Light are below.

Corrosion Of Conformity Track-Listing:

1. Psychic Vampire
2. River of Stone
3. Leeches
4. El Lamento de Las Cabras
5. Your Tomorrow
6. The Doom
7. The Moneychangers
8. Come Not Here
9. What We Become
10. Rat City
11. Time of Trials
12. Canyon Man (deluxe/vinyl only)
13. The Same Way (deluxe/vinyl only)



Video credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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C.O.C.'s Reed Mullin Discusses NEW Album & Bands Connection With Dave Grohl!

Corrosion Of Conformity was established in 1982 in Raleigh, North Carolina by bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman and drummer Reed Mullin. Ever since then the band has released 7 studio albums, 3 EP's, and 1 live album. At current time the band is working as a three piece, since Pepper Keenan is busy with NOLA's Superstar group Down. According to the band, the door is open for Keenan to return. However, the band opted to record a NEW self-titled album as a three-piece since they found a real intense chemistry that couldn't go to waste.

Candlelight Records confirms February 28, 2012 as the North American release date for the self-titled NEW album from C.O.C. Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Los Angeles, the album was produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer. It was mixed by John Lousteau (Foo Fighters) and features artwork by Seldon Hunt (Melvins, High On Fire). The album will be available on standard CD, deluxe digipak, and two exclusive vinyl formats.

During, the bands recent show at the Starland Ballroom in Slayerville, New Jersey, we had the chance to chat with C.O.C. drummer Reid Mullen about the bands eighth studio album, as well as the bands connections with Dave Grohl (ex-Nirvana, now in Foo Fighters), and what he does in order to keep looking and feeling so young. This hilarious and informative interview is not to be missed!



C.O.C. is:

Mike Dean (Vocals & Bass)
Woody Weatherman (Guitars)
Reed Mullin (Drums)

Discography:

- Eye for an Eye (1984)
- Animosity (1985)
- Blind (1991)
- Deliverance (1994)
- Wiseblood (1996)
- America's Volume Dealer (2000)
- In the Arms of God (2005)
- Corrosion Of Conformity (February 28, 2012)

Corrosion Of Conformity Track-Listing:

1. Psychic Vampire
2. River of Stone
3. Leeches
4. El Lamento de Las Cabras
5. Your Tomorrow
6. The Doom
7. The Moneychangers
8. Come Not Here
9. What We Become
10. Rat City
11. Time of Trials
12. Canyon Man (deluxe/vinyl only)
13. The Same Way (deluxe/vinyl only)

Video and Photo credit: Steve Lars from Creative Ventures International & Steve Lars on Facebook

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The Devil's Blood Unleash 'Everlasting Saturnalia' Teaser Video!

Next up in The Devil's Blood 'The Thousandfold Epicentre' teaser series is "Everlasting Saturnalia," track nine from the Dutch collective's forthcoming new long player. Check out the video below.

'The Thousandfold Epicentre' continues to reap critical accolades from critics nationally and abroad for its hauntingly infectious odes of psychedelic unholiness. L.A. Weekly notes: “... The Devil's Blood bring to mind what Jefferson Airplane’s sound would have been if they abandoned their love of psychedelic drugs for good old-fashioned Satanism." Adds Noisecreep: "On their sophomore album, Dutch act The Devil's Blood deliver NWOBHM-kissed riffs and melodic female vocals like it's 1980 all over again," Terrorizer calls The Thousandfold Epicentre "dynamic and luminous," while Blistering boasts in an 8.5/10 rating: "The Devil's Blood are entity onto themselves, and could very well be considered Metal’s most valid Satanic band." Metal Assault crowns the effort "one of the most captivating releases of the year 2012. A superlative effort," in a 9/10 review and Bloody Good Horror opines: "The Thousandfold Epicentre is capable of alluring visions, a veritable siren's song of majesty and grace."

'The Thousandfold Epicentre' is scheduled for North American release on January 17, 2012 via Metal Blade Records.



Related links:
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The Devil's Blood on Metal Blade Records

C.O.C. Announce U.S. Headlining Tour!

Following a short batch of dates with Clutch in December, Raleigh, North Carolina legends Corrosion Of Conformity are pleased to announce a U.S. headlining tour this March. Set to commence on March 1 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City, the trek will hit 15 cities including two performances at this year's SXSW Music Conference in Austin. The band will be joined by Torche, Valient Thorr and A Storm Of Light.

"We think the lineup of music on this tour is really compatible without every band doing the same thing. We're really proud to be on this bill and touring on a new album." - C.O.C. Vocalist/bassist Mike Dean

As a precursor to the tour, the band will play one-off show with Hail!Hornet at the Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina on January 22. The special performance will coincide with a screening of 'Slow Southern Steel', the long-anticipated southern Metal documentary produced by Rwake vocalist, CT.

C.O.C. with Hail!Hornet:

- 1/22/2012: The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC

C.O.C. with Torche, Valient Thorr, A Storm Of Light:

- 03/01/2012: Gramercy Theatre in New York, NY
- 03/02/2012: Sonar in Baltimore, MD
- 03/03/2012: Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh, NC
- 03/05/2012: Grog Shop in Cleveland, OH
- 03/06/2012: Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI
- 03/07/2012: Double Door in Chicago, IL
- 03/08/2012: Triple Rock in Minneapolis, MN
- 03/09/2012: Beaumont Club in Kansas City, MO
- 03/10/2012: Downtown Music Hall in Little Rock, AR
- 03/11/2012: Hi-Tone Café in Memphis, TN
- 03/12/2012: Trees in Dallas, TX
- 03/14/2012: SXSW in Austin, TX ! #
- 03/15/2012: SXSW in Austin, TX ! #
- 03/17/2012: One Eyed Jacks in New Orleans, LA #
- 03/18/2012: Zydeco in Birmingham, AL #

! = No Torche
# = No Valient Thorr

The U.S. run of dates will coincide with C.O.C.'s self-titled full-length, set for North American release on February 28, 2012 via Candlelight Records. Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Los Angeles, the 11-track offering was produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer, mixed by John Lousteau (Foo Fighters) and sports artwork by Seldon Hunt (Melvins, High On Fire). Featuring the esteemed Animosity line-up of vocalist/bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman, and drummer/vocalist Reed Mullin, the album’s release closes a six year recording gap and completes over a year of concentrated writing and recording for the band.


Corrosion Of Conformity Track-Listing:

1. Psychic Vampire
2. River of Stone
3. Leeches
4. El Lamento de Las Cabras
5. Your Tomorrow
6. The Doom
7. The Moneychangers
8. Come Not Here
9. What We Become
10. Rat City
11. Time of Trials
12. Canyon Man (deluxe/vinyl only)
13. The Same Way (deluxe/vinyl only)

Related links:
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Corrosion Of Conformity on Facebook
Official Site of Candlelight Records

The Devil's Blood Unleash NEW Teaser From 'The Thousandfold Epicentre' Teaser Series!

The next video clip from The Devil's Blood's The Thousandfold Epicentre teaser series has been posted. "On the Wings of Gloria" is the second track from the Dutch occult collective's upcoming NEW full-length, scheduled for North American release on January 17, 2012 via Metal Blade Records.

The Thousandfold Epicentre has already reaped critical acclaim earning a 9/10 rating from Decibel Magazine who dubbed the offering "…an 11-track opus of maximum cosmic significance…” L.A. Weekly noted: “... The Devil's Blood bring to mind what Jefferson Airplane’s sound would have been if they abandoned their love of psychedelic drugs for good old-fashioned Satanism," while Noisecreep added, "On their sophomore album, Dutch act The Devil's Blood deliver NWOBHM-kissed riffs and melodic female vocals like its 1980 all over again."



Related links:
Official Site of The Devil's Blood
The Devil's Blood on Facebook
The Devil's Blood on Metal Blade Records

The Devil's Blood Unleash Teaser From 'The Thousandfold Epicentre' Teaser Series!

Dutch occult rockers The Devil's Blood this week offer up a NEW video clip from 'The Thousandfold Epicentre' teaser series. "Die The Death" is the third track from the band's forthcoming full-length. Scheduled for North American release on January 17, 2012 via Metal Blade Records, 'The Thousandfold Epicentre' features 11 tracks produced with the help of Pieter Kloos at Void Studios (Eindhoven, The Netherlands).

“The Devil's Blood are pleased to announce the conception of a new Litter to be cast upon the sacrificial flames of the bull-headed God that resides on the plane of Gehenna. Eleven new children shall pass through His flames to become reborn in Chaos. We have taken 11 months to write and two months to record these monsters and to prepare, attach and inscribe the appropriate sigils, ornaments, chimes and bells upon these young-lings before releasing their serpentine malignity upon the world...” - SL (Founder of The Devil's Blood)

Check out the video clip for "Die The Death" below.



Related links:
Official Site of The Devil's Blood
The Devil's Blood on Facebook
The Devil's Blood on Metal Blade Records

C.O.C. Announce NEW Album Details - Release Date, Artwork & Track Listing Revealed!

Formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1982, Corrosion Of Conformity’s Heavy Music hybrid is a fan and critic favorite. Decibel Magazine recently called the Grammy-nominated band’s blending of Metal, Punk, and southern Rock, “a crucial stylistic lynchpin… Corrosion Of Conformity irrevocably reshaped crossover’s sonic possibilities.” AllMusic.com notes, “C.O.C. weren’t following any trends. They just incorporated all the things they liked about Thrash, Punk and ‘70s Metal originators Black Sabbath into their constantly evolving sound. It secured them artistic and commercial credibility.”

Candlelight Records confirms February 28, 2012 as the North American release date for the self-titled NEW album from Corrosion Of Conformity. Recorded at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Los Angeles, the album was produced by the band in cooperation with long-time collaborator John Custer. It was mixed by John Lousteau (Foo Fighters) and features artwork by Seldon Hunt (Melvins, High On Fire). The album will be available on standard CD, deluxe digipak, and two exclusive vinyl formats.

Featuring the esteemed Animosity line-up of vocalist/bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman, and drummer/vocalist Reed Mullin, the album’s release closes a six year recording gap and completes over a year of concentrated writing and recording for the band. Reflecting on the past year and the album’s recording process, Mike Dean notes, ”we tracked the songs at Studio 606 then headed for Europe, toured the US, and returned to Europe. We then did some vocals at home in North Carolina but not where we originally planned; the studio was flattened by a system of spring tornadoes. We made our way back to 606 about seven months later and mixed twelve songs in ten days. The whole time we were out there, we were living in the onion fields of Ventura County and had to drive over the Santa Susana Pass to the San Fernando Valley every day. That was some fuel intensive time to reflect. As a whole, the album was an inspired and efficient collaboration. John Custer told me he thought we were all working together as one organism; which is an apt description.”

Corrosion Of Conformity features eleven NEW songs with the deluxe digipak and vinyl formats including two additional songs. Vinyl collectors will want to seek out both formats of the record; the European configuration confirmed as a double 180-gram clear vinyl and the American version featuring a single 180-gram black-and-white splatter vinyl with a limited 7-inch which will include the album’s bonus songs. Both versions will feature a gatefold sleeve.

Dean notes, “We like the idea of pressing this music on vinyl because so much of our inspiration comes from music that precedes the digital era. It’s also cool to have that large format for the artwork and the lyrics and the credits. It’s such a tangible physical product you can hold in your hands. In Europe, the vinyl will include a CD so you can get the files into your digital realm. In the US, a download card is included”

With over 1.1 million albums sold in the United States alone, the new album will be the band’s first since 2005’s 'In The Arms Of God'. The album’s artwork can be seen below.

Corrosion Of Conformity Track-Listing:

1. Psychic Vampire
2. River of Stone
3. Leeches
4. El Lamento de Las Cabras
5. Your Tomorrow
6. The Doom
7. The Moneychangers
8. Come Not Here
9. What We Become
10. Rat City
11. Time of Trials
12. Canyon Man (deluxe/vinyl only)
13. The Same Way (deluxe/vinyl only)

Corrosion Of Conformity will close out 2011 with performances alongside Clutch and Kyng scheduled December 27 through 31. The band kicks off 2012 with a recently announced show with friends Hail!Hornet in North Carolina. Tickets are on sale now for all performances via Ticketmaster and venue box offices.

- 12/27/2011: House of Blues in Boston, MA
- 12/28/2011: State Theater in Portland, ME
- 12/29/2011: Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY
- 12/30/2011: Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ
- 12/31/2011: Trocadero Theater in Philadelphia, PA
- 01/22/2011: The Orange Peel in Asheville, NC

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