Sanctuary Signs Worldwide Deal With Century Media Records

Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of the legendary Seattle metal band SANCTUARY. In 2010, four of the founding members, Warrel Dane, Jim Sheppard, Lenny Rutledge and Dave Budbill, came together for a few select reunion performances. At first, it was just going to be a handful of shows, but the response and chemistry on stage was so overwhelming that the guys changed their minds. Now, some 20 years after they left off, SANCTUARY will continue with their unique mix of US power metal, hard rock and progressive elements and begin work on a new LP. To complete the line-up, Brad Hull (FORCED ENTRY) will be filling in for former guitar player Sean Blosi. A late 2013 release is planned.

The band comments:

Warrel Dane: "Having been with Century Media since 1995 with NEVERMORE, it was a very comfortable decision for SANCTUARY to sign with them. Century Media has a great team that always delivers for all of their bands. I've known most of them on a first name basis for many years and I look forward to this new chapter in history."

Lenny Rutledge: "I can speak for every member of SANCTUARY when I say we are all excited to join the Century Media family. We now have the opportunity to work with the best metal record label on the planet. We are looking forward to creating great music with an awesome team behind us."

SANCTUARY released the classic albums Refuge Denied and Into The Mirror Black during their short existence between 1985 and 1992. Following the band's dissolve, singer Warrel Dane and bassist Jim Sheppard formed NEVERMORE.

SANCTUARY line-up 2013:

Warrel Dane - Vocals

Lenny Rutledge - Guitars

Jim Sheppard - Bass

Dave Budbill - Drums

Brad Hull - Guitars

SANCTUARY live

July 6--El Corazon--Seattle, WA

SANCTUARY online:

www.facebook.com/sanctuaryfans 

www.twitter.com/sanctuary

Immolation On The Cover Of Decibel Magazine!

New York death metal legends IMMOLATION are on the cover of the latest issue of Decibel Magazine, which can be purchased here! In the issue, vocalist Ross Dolan discusses their new album Kingdom of Conspiracy and the Decibel Magazine Tour they’re a part of alongside CANNIBAL CORPSE and NAPALM DEATH, which is currently selling-out everywhere! An excerpt from the interview is as follows:

“We’ve known both bands for 25 years, pretty much,” says sweetheart Dolan. “We booked a show for NAPALM here at a place called Streets in Yonkers back in ‘89 and the night before they played CBGBs. It was their first time in the States. We met them when we took a trip over there, and I think I actually met Barney when he was still in BENEDICTION. The CANNIBAL guys we’ve known since about ‘88 or ‘89. We met them at a show at L’amour back in the day, exchanged demos and have been friends ever since. We’re so lucky because both of these bands are hands down two of the coolest bands to tour with. We went out with CANNIBAL when [vocalist] George [Fischer] first joined the band on the Vile tour. We’re real tight with all these guys. It’s great getting out there, but when you get out there with guys like these without egos and bullshit—just genuine guys who are into the music, out there to have a good time and not make anyone’s life miserable—that’s what it’s about to me.”

IMMOLATION have made a rebroadcast of the live video chat, which took place on April 29 with vocalist/bassist Ross Dolan and guitarist Bob Vigna, available here http://youtu.be/XPwfkzilYoA.

Kingdom of Conspiracy, IMMOLATION’s ninth full-length album and follow up to their 2010 release Majesty and Decay, was released on May 14^th in North America both digitally and physically via Nuclear Blast. Kingdom of Conspiracy was recorded at Sound Studios in Millbrook, NY with longtime producer Paul Orofino, and mixed and mastered once again by Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH, SUFFOCATION).

You can now order Kingdom of Conspiracy on CD or limited-edition vinyl, with or without an exclusive t-shirt, while supplies last from the following location http://goo.gl/yY3wx.

 

The making-of Kingdom of Conspiracy:
Part 1 http://youtu.be/uRQ16nVOvFs
Part 2 http://youtu.be/k_wlkWIACqo

View the lyric videos for the track “Kingdom of Conspiracy” (http://youtu.be/gQ81n4mxaFA) and “Indoctrinate” (http://youtu.be/2j8nwPTaDrg).

IMMOLATION and NoiseCreep.com give you a glimpse into the creative process that went into making the artwork to their new album Kingdom of Conspiracy. View rough sketches, and detailed accounts on the covers construction by both artist Pär Olofsson (IMMORTAL, THE FACELESS, ABYSMAL DAWN) and guitarist Robert Vigna here: http://goo.gl/2i2WP.



Kingdom Of Conspiracy track listing:
1. Kingdom of Conspiracy

2. Bound To Order

3. Keep The Silence

4. God Complex

5. Echoes of Despair

6. Indoctrinate

7. The Great Sleep

8. A Spectacle of Lies

9. Serving Divinity

10. All That Awaits Us

Catch the band on the Decibel Magazine Tour now with preeminent gore institution CANNIBAL CORPSE and rabble-rousing U.K. grind icons NAPALM DEATH. More details, including ticket info can be found at www.decibelmagazinetour.com.



2013 DECIBEL MAGAZINE TOUR
CANNIBAL CORPSE, NAPALM DEATH, IMMOLATION + Special Guests!
May 22 / Calgary, AB / MacEwan Ballroom
May 23 / Edmonton, AB / Starlight Room
May 24 / Regina, SK / Riddell Centre
May 25 / Winnipeg, MB / The Garrick
May 26 / St. Paul, MN / Mill City Nights
May 28 / Chicago, IL / Bottom Lounge
May 29 / Detroit, MI / Harpos
May 30 / Buffalo, NY / Town Ballroom
May 31 / Toronto, ON / The Phoenix
Jun 01 / Montreal, QC / Club Soda
Jun 02 / Boston, MA / Royale
Jun 04 / New Haven, CT / Toad's Place
Jun 05 / Brooklyn, NY / Music Hall of Williamsburg
Jun 06 / Philadelphia, PA / Union Transfer
Jun 07 / Cleveland, OH / Peabodys
Jun 09 / St. Louis, MO / Pops
Jun 11 / Atlanta, GA / Masquerade
Jun 12 / Orlando, FL / Beacham

For a free download of their recent Scion A/V Presents: Immolation – Providence EP visit http://www.scionav.com/collection/808

Latest music videos:
“A Glorious Epoch” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMuzlblOBq8
“Illumination” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFimlFRqQhA

Visit IMMOLATION online at: www.facebook.com/IMMOLATION | www.twitter.com/IMMOLATIONband | www.EVERLASTINGFIRE.com

Amaranthe Announces 2013 North American Headline Tour

After years in waiting, and a short prelude in the form of their 2012 PROGPOWER USA appearance, Swedish/Danish modern metal sextet AMARANTHE are now very excited to announce their very first U.S. headline tour, starting on July 17^th in New York City at the Gramercy Theatre! The tour hits several major U.S. cities and more dates are scheduled to be added soon. Support will come from Kobra And The Lotus. Stay tuned to the official AMARANTHE site www.amaranthe.se and the official band Facebook page for updates.

In a statement, the band says, “AMARANTHE are now extremely proud and very excited to announce our very first USA headline tour! After a fantastically successful The Nexus World Tour in Europe and one in Asia, consisting of almost 50 shows, it is now time to bring this monster to the U.S.! The fans across the Atlantic have been very supportive since AMARANTHE's early demo days, and it has long been a dream for us to properly perform there. The trek will go from east to west, and more than the initially released dates will announced shortly! Support will come from KOBRA AND THE LOTUS, a great up and coming Canadian heavy metal act, and more bands will open for this core package. See all of you American fans in July!”

Confirmed AMARANTHE U.S. Headline dates:

July 17    The Gramercy Theatre - New York (NY)

July 18    The Note - West Chester (PA)

July 19    The Middle East - Cambridge (MA)

July 22    Bottom Lounge - Chicago (IL)

July 23    Station 4 - St Paul (MN)

July 25    Marquis Theater - Denver (CO)

AMARANTHE released their new album, The Nexus, on March 26^th. The album landed on the iTunes Metal chart at #1 on the first day of release. Additionally, first week numbers showed the album poised at an outstanding #12 on the Soundscan Heatseeker chart, #36 on the Current Hard Music Albums Core Stores chart, and #61 on the Hard Music Albums chart. 

AMARANTHE’s new music video for ‘The Nexus’ has racked up OVER 1.9 MILLION views since its release earlier this year! The video is available for viewing now on VEVO at this link. The video was directed by Patric Ullaeus, who has worked with names such as In Flames, Arch Enemy and Dimmu Borgir; he was also responsible for AMARANTHE video for ‘The Hunger’, the lead single from the band’s highly successful debut, now at a whopping 4 million YouTube views (and counting).

AMARANTHE is: Andy – vocals, Jake E – vocals, Elize – vocals, Olof Mörck – guitars & keys, Morten Løwe Sørensen – drums, Johan Andreassen – bass.

For more information on AMARANTHE and details on all confirmed shows, please visit these websites:

www.amaranthe.se

www.facebook.com/AmarantheBand

The Kennedy Veil Prepare To Enter The Studio

Sacramento, CA's modern death metal juggernauts, The Kennedy Veil, are set to enter the studio to begin recording their debut full length, 'Trinity of Falsehood,' in June. The band will be heading to NB Recording in Santa Rosa, CA to work with Producer/Engineer Nick Botelho (Ænimus, Deadly Remains, Hatchet). The band will also be filming during the recording process, in order to keep fans up to date with studio video updates and some clips of new music as well.

Drummer Gabe Seeber had the following to say about heading into the studio: "FINALLY! We're so excited to get into the studio to record "Trinity of Falsehood" this June. This album will be leaps beyond "Sentence of Their Conqueror" and will really showcase where the songwriting is going with future material. We've been working on this album for a long time now and it's exactly what we want it to be, so we can't wait to get it out there for everyone to hear!"

The band's new vocalist, Taylor Wientjes, followed up with his thoughts on recording and touring: "After collectively working on this album for the last 2 years, we are SUPER stoked to hit the studio to record our debut album for Unique Leader Records. Not only are we ecstatic about recording, but to hit the road as well. The Kennedy Veil got a small taste of touring, doing a few dates on the Bloodletting North America tour with Vale of Pnath, Inanimate Existence, Kamikabe, and the absolutely crushing Gorod. As the new guy and young blood in the band, I have to say that it was a surreal experience to be a part of. Meeting so many amazing people and talented musicians was incredible. It was a small preview of what's to come. We are ready to hit the road and show the metal community what we have to offer. Prepare yourselves!"

'Trinity of Falsehood' is set to contain 11 tracks of Trendkilling Modern Death Metal, and is tentatively set to see a release through Unique Leader Records later this year.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.facebook.com/thekennedyveil

http://thekennedyveil.bandcamp.com/

http://www.youtube.com/kennedyveil

https://twitter.com/TKVband

http://uniqueleader.com/

Evile Drummer To Take Over Terrorizer Magazine's Social Media

EVILE drummer BEN CARTER is teaming up with the UK's Terrorizer magazine to take over their social media tomorrow - Thursday, 23rd May.

BEN will be hanging out on Terrorizer's Facebook and Twitter accounts for the day, posting playlists, taking part in a Q&A with fans, and chatting about the band's highly-anticipated new album, SKULL.

EVILE drummer BEN CARTER comments:

"I'm gonna be let loose with Terrorizer Magazine's social media for a day tomorrow - with subsequently hilarious news updates throughout the day, news and insights into the recording and release of our new album, and playlists to get you into the festival spirit!  Hope they know what they're in for, letting a drummer near something electrical and computer-y....."

Tune in to Terrorizer's social media and chat with BEN CARTER tomorrow at:

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/terrorizermag
Twitter - http://twitter.com/Terrorizermag

View the Terrorizer take-over flyer at http://bit.ly/12WeAs9

SKULL is due to be released on Monday, 27th May in Europe via Earache Records, and on June 11th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records.  The album was recorded with producer RUSS RUSSELL (NAPALM DEATH, DIMMU BORGIR) at Parlour Studios in Kettering, England.  The artwork for the album was painted by artist ELIRAN KANTOR (TESTAMENT, SODOM, HATEBREED).

SKULL is available to pre-order now in a huge selection of formats and bundles from the Earache Webstore in Europe at http://bit.ly/c7wbbN and in North America at http://bit.ly/9aOHhw

SKULL is also available on iTunes, including an instant-grat track which you receive as soon as you pre-order the album.  Pre-order SKULL now on iTunes at http://bit.ly/itunesskull

Two songs from SKULL are available to listen to now online.  Check them out below:

"Underworld" - http://youtu.be/gckfqefea_0
"Head of the Demon" - http://youtu.be/Yt-0OOWH9Uo

See EVILE live at the following shows:

Jun. 14 - Wervik, Belgium - SkullFest
Jun. 28 - Lesmahagow, UK - Les Fest
Aug. 24 - Werrington, UK - Scar Fest
Sep. 26 - Cardiff, UK - Cardiff University
Sep. 27 - Dublin, Ireland - Button Factory
Sep. 28 - Manchester, UK - Academy 2
Sep. 29 - Glasgow, UK - Audio

View the SKULL UK tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/evile_uk_sep13.jpg

Get more EVILE news and info at:

Official website - http://www.evile.co.uk
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/evileuk
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/evileuk
Twitter - http://twitter.com/evileuk
Tumblr - http://evile.tumblr.com