Evile Premieres New Track, "Underworld"

British thrashers EVILE will release their new album, Skull, on May 27th in Europe via Earache Records and on June 11th in North America via Century Media/Earache Records! This highly anticipated follow-up to 2011's Five Serpent's Teeth was once again 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).

To hear your first preview of Skull, please visit Decibel Magazine.com for the premiere of the album track, "Underworld":

 http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-evile-underworld/  

Skull track-listing:

1. Underworld

2. Skull

3. The Naked Sun

4. Head of the Demon

5. Tomb

6. Words of the Dead

7. Outsider

8. What You Become

9. New Truths Old Lies

EVILE live:
Apr. 26 - Dublin, Ireland - The Academy *
Apr. 27 - Manchester, UK - HMV Ritz *
Apr. 28 - London, UK - HMV Forum *
Jun. 14 - Wervik, Belgium - SkullFest
Jun. 28 - Lesmahagow, UK - Les Fest
Aug. 24 - Werrington, UK - Scar Fest   

*=with KREATOR

EVILE online:
http://www.evile.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/evileuk
http://www.myspace.com/evileuk
http://twitter.com/evileuk
http://evile.tumblr.com   

Kreator Announce Two New York City Shows

Returning to North America in support of their thirteenth studio album Phantom Antichrist, German thrash overlords KREATOR will be performing in New York City at Stage 48 with hometown thrashers Overkill on November 23^rd & 24^th.

 

KREATOR frontman/guitarist Mille Petrozza shares the following about the scheduled sonic devastation:

"We are more than excited to play with the strongest thrash metal band that ever came out of New York - the mighty Overkill!  They’ve been a major influence on KREATOR and they are killer guys.  Our friends from Warbringer will also join us.  It does not get more brutal than this! "

Pre-sale tickets are available at EnterTheVault.com.  There will be a special limited number of tickets that will grant admission to BOTH shows.  VIP tickets include a pre-show Meet & Greet with both KREATOR and Overkill, plus a special poster created to commemorate the event.

KREATOR’s Phantom Antichrist debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #130 on the Billboard Top 200 in July 2012.

Purchase the Phantom Antichrist CD or the 2 LP double-gatefold yellow vinyl version at Store.NuclearBlastUSA.com.  

Visit KREATOR online at:

KREATOR-TERRORZONE.de
Facebook.com/KREATOROFFICIAL
Twitter.com/KREATOROFFICIAL
YouTube.com/KREATOROFFICIAL

Desaster Announce Details For Anniversary Show In November!

To celebrate 25 years of total DESASTER the German Thrashers have announced an anniversary show in Bamberg, Germany in November. The entire show will be filmed for a DVD release in 2014.

DESASTER
+ PENTACLE
+ DELIRIUM TREMENS
23/11/13 DE – Bamberg – Live Club

DESASTER will perform an exclusive history set featuring live appearances of formers band members. Special merchandise will be available and an aftershow party will be held.

Tickets are 18 Euro and limited to 400.

More DESASTER live battles:
17-19/05/13 DE – Gelsenkirchen – Rock Hard Open Air
30/05-01/06/13 RS – Beograd – Darkness Rising Festval
20/07/13 CZ – Nyrsko – Eternal Hate Festival
08/08-10/08/13 – DE – Schlotheim – Party.San Open Air

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Testament: "Record Store Day" Meet & Greet At Rasputin Records

To celebrate record store day and the release of the limited edition TESTAMENT 7" picture disc  featuring a cover of the SCORPIONS’ "Animal Magnetism" and a cover of IRON MAIDEN's “Powerslave", Chuck Billy, Eric Peterson and Greg Christian of TESTAMENT will be appearing at Rasputin Music in Berkeley, CA at 4pm on April 20th! Come on down and get your limited edition 7" as well as their latest full-length release autographed by the guys. Fans can bring up to 3 items in addition to be signed by Chuck, Eric and Greg as well! Share the Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/events/488387221228205/) and check out the details below.

April 20th, RECORD STORE DAY @ 4pm
Rasputin Music
2401 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

TESTAMENT, recently took home the award for “best music video” at the American Indian Film Festival for their clip for the track “Native Blood!” The song, whose lyrics are about vocalist Chuck Billy’s Native American heritage, was filmed at the Hopland Indian Reservation in Hopland, CA. The clip was directed by Mike Sloat (MACHINE HEAD, STAIND).

The American Indian Film Festival recognizes outstanding Indian cinematic accomplishments from Native media makers and talent. The Festival also provides an opportunity for filmmakers, tribes, media and public audiences to come together and share in the creative experience and celebrate cinematic accomplishment. For more information visit http://aifisf.com.

TESTAMENT scanned 20,720 copies of their new album Dark Roots of Earth in its first week of sales in the United States according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard Top 200 chart, making it their highest first week sales since the inception of SoundScan. This also marks the highest first week sales for a Nuclear Blast artist yet.

Dark Roots of Earth was produced, mixed and mastered by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS, TED NUGENT, NIGHT RANGER) at his Trident Studios. Eliran Kantor, who has previously worked with ATHEIST, SIGH, ANACRUSIS and GWAR, among others, provided the cover artwork.

TESTAMENT is:

Chuck Billy – Vocals
Eric Peterson – Guitar
Alex Skolnick – Guitar
Greg Christian – Bass

Gene Hoglan – Drums

For more info visit: http://www.testamentlegions.com | http://www.facebook.com/testamentlegions | http://www.youtube.com/testamentofficial | http://www.twitter.com/testamentlegion |
http://www.twitter.com/testamentband | http://web.stagram.com/n/alexskolnick/ | http://www.myspace.com/testamentlegions

Havok Premiere New Video As They Continue Work On New Album

Denver thrashers HAVOK have premiered their latest video for the song “From The Cradle To The Grave” from their 2012 EP, The Point Of No Return, via the band’s official Facebook page. The video, directed by Roy Warner, was filmed on location in Detroit during the band’s final tour of 2012 alongside Skeletonwitch. The premiere coincides with the band’s continued work on their anticipated Terry Date produced third full-length album.

To view “From The Cradle To The Grave” click HERE

Discussing the song’s lyrical inspiration, vocalist/guitarist Dave Sanchez says, “‘From The Cradle To The Grave’ is about America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes. In the late 1800s, in Chicago, Holmes built a hotel specifically with murder in mind. It included doors that opened up to brick walls, staircases that lead to nowhere, and one-way rooms that once you entered, you never came out. He was a religious man and firmly believed that since he was born, the Devil was at his side. That being said, bang your head.”

HAVOK are on the road, teaming with Goatwhore and The Casualties. The dates will feature new bassist Michael Joseph Leon. Sanchez notes, “as many people have already heard, we recently parted ways with bassist Jesse De Los Santos. It was a mutual split and we wish Jesse all the best. I’d like to thank Jesse for the four years of killing it in studio and on stage. With that being said, we’d like to introduce our new four-string monster, Mike Leon. Mike is a fantastic bassist and a veteran of the road from his years of touring with The Absence. We are very happy to have him on board.”

Leon comments, “I'm completely honored to be a part of such a well-oiled machine and to have the opportunity to play with these dudes is a dream come true! Not only is HAVOK one of my favorite new heavy metal bands out in the scene, but the guys in the band are a few of the best dudes I know! You can definitely look forward to us kickin' lots of ass together this year, and for many years to come.”

HAVOK expect to complete all work on their new record in the coming weeks. Album information and special pre-order details will be announced shortly.

HAVOK

w/ The Casualties, Goatwhore:

4/06/2013 The Oakland Metro - Oakland, CA
4/07/2013 The Alley - Reno, NV

4/08/2013 The Branx - Portland, OR

4/09/2013 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
4/11/2013 The Venue - Boise, ID w/ Suffocation, Exhumed, Jungle Rot, Rings of Saturn
4/13/2013 In the Venue - Salt Lake City, UT w/ Suicidal Tendencies

HAVOK is guitarist/vocalist Dave Sanchez, bassist Michael Joseph Leon, guitarist Reece Scruggs, and drummer Pete Webb.

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