Thursday, December 26, 2013

SLAYER’S AMERICAN RECORDINGS DISCOGRAPHY EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE IN LIMITED EDITION CLEAR VINYL FROM NUCLEAR BLAST USA’S WEBSHOP



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Nuclear Blast USA’s Webshop will be the exclusive online distributor of the 10 seminal albums from SLAYER’s American Recordings catalog on clear, Collector’s Edition vinyl.  Each album will be  sold individually, is strictly limited to 666 hand-numbered copies, and can be shipped internationally. Full audio has been re-mastered from the original analog flat master tapes and pressed on the highest quality,180-gram audiophile vinyl to satisfy the most discerning turntables & SLAYERcollectors.

Featuring original album artwork (including exact reproductions of the original 12x12 vinyl sleeves), the nine studio releases comprising the American Recordings discography include: Reign In Blood (1986), South of Heaven (1988), Seasons In The Abyss (1990), Divine Intervention (1994), Undisputed Attitude (1996), Diabolus In Musica (1998), God Hates Us All(2001), Christ Illusion (2006), and World Painted Blood (2009).  Also included is SLAYER’s live double-album Decade of Aggression: Live (1991).

Every lucky customer who purchases any of these 10 items will receive a FREE, 2014 SLAYER poster calendar - while supplies last. 

Pre-orders are highly encouraged because once these epic re-releases are gone, they’re gone!  Get your copies here:http://goo.gl/TT17w2

EXODUS ADDED TO KIRK VON HAMMETT’S 1st ANNUAL FEAR FESTEVIL




Known for their trademarked blood-spilling, good friendly violent fun, Bay Area thashers EXODUS have just been added to the musical line-up of Kirk Von Hammett’s Fear FestEviL at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco on February 6th through 8th, 2014.

Also performing at the 3-day event will be Nuclear Blast label mates DEATH ANGEL,ORCHID, and CARCASS.

Created to honor the weird, the wonderful, the eclectic, and the things that make your hair stand up on end, the heavy doors of collector / curator / historian / guardian Kirk Von Hammett’s crypt will be opened to the public to display the finest acquisitions in his extensive collection of horror memorabilia which includes rare movie posters & props, costumes, models, masks, and toys from various eras.  Confirmed panelists include Slash, makeup FX legend Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead)Tom Savini (Dawn Of The Dead), and John A. Russo (Night Of The Living Dead).  Private “Crypt” tours, signing sessions, and live music will be included in the three-day event. 

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Confirmed friends, vendors & exhibitors at Kirk Von Hammett’s Fear FestEviLinclude:

·         Nuclear Blast
·         Stern Pinball
·         JSR Merchandising
·         Super 7 Toys
·         Mad Monster
·         ESP Guitars
·         Dunlop
·         From The Land Beyond
·         Richard Halegua Posters + Comic Art
·         KVH Toys

Catch up on the best in heavy metal’s latest CD & vinyl releases at the Nuclear Blastbooth.  We’ve teamed up with our friends at Stern Pinball – creators of jaw-dropping pinball machines - and JSR Merchandisingwho offer a wide array of metal merchandise, for a booth experience that will leave your spine tingling.

EXODUS will be entering the studio in February 2014 to record the follow-up to 2010’sExhibit B: The Human Condition.


Visit EXODUS online:

WITHIN TEMPTATION RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW ALBUM TRACK, “DANGEROUS”





Directed by Patric Ullaeus and featuring guest vocals from Howard Jones (ex-KILLSWITCH ENGAGE / DEVIL YOU KNOW) plus the adrenaline-inducing antics of wingsuit flyer Joakim “Jokke” SommerWITHIN TEMPTATION have released the official video for the track “Dangerous,” the second single off their upcoming album, Hydra, due out in the U.S. on February 4th, 2014.


"I always loved Howard's voice," states WITHIN TEMPTATION vocalist Sharon den Adel. "He makes the song even heavier than it already is. That song is one of my favorite songs on the record and one of the fastest we've ever written. It has the most bass drums we've ever used, too, and a very fast riff which we doubled with synths. It's not a typical synthesizer, though…  it's distorted like a guitar, and it's very aggressive."

Order the “Dangerous” single from iTunes: http://smarturl.it/wthydra
Hydra can be pre-ordered from the Nuclear Blast USA Webshop in the following formats:

·         Limited Deluxe Box Set (LP-sized box, 2 CD/18-tracks + bonus tracks, digi-book with foil print cover, 100 page booklet, double gatefold black vinyl LP, instrumental version of the album, collector’s guitar pick, song book + sheet music)
·         Digital Premium Album – exclusive iTunes edition (18 tracks with digi-booklet and “Paradise [What About Us?]” music video)
·         Special Edition 2-CD Digi-Pak
·         Jewel-case CD
·         Double-vinyl LP

Pre-order bundles that include an exclusive t-shirt with album artwork designed by concept artist Romano Molenaar (X-Men, Batman) are also available.

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The track listing for Hydra is:

01 – Let Us Burn
02 – Dangerous - featuring Howard Jones
03 – And We Run - featuring Xzibit
04 – Paradise (What About Us?) - featuring Tarja
05 – Edge Of The World
06 – Silver Moonlight
07 – Covered By Roses
08 – Dog Days
09 – Tell Me Why
10 – Whole World Is Watching - featuring Dave Pirner

Hydra Digi-Pak Bonus CD:

01 – Radioactive
02 – Summertime Sadness
03 – Let Her Go
04 – Dirty Dancer
05 – And We Run*
06 – Silver Moonlight*
07 – Covered By Roses*
08 – Tell Me Why*
*Demo track

ABOUT WITHIN TEMPTATION:

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Masters of elegance, melodrama, and symphonic grandeur, WITHIN TEMPTATION are not just one of the most distinctive and charismatic bands to emerge from the metal scene in recent times; they are also one of European metal’s greatest success stories of the last decade.

Formed in 1996 by guitarist Robert Westerholt & vocalist Sharon den Adel and ably assisted by bassist Jeroen van Veen, the Dutch quintet set out to create music that would strike a sublime balance between the bold, evocative sweep of cinema soundtracks and the brooding, gothic splendor of the finest dark-hued rock & metal of the modern age.  A well-kept secret in the Netherlands for the first few years of their existence, the band exploded into the mainstream spotlight across Europe with the release of their second album, Mother Earth, in 2000.  Within a few studio albums, WITHIN TEMPTATION experienced huge commercial success in their native country as well as around the world.

With a discography that has sold an excess of three million albums, Hydra is the first studio album released by WITHIN TEMPTATION since 2011’s Billboard Top 200 album, The Unforgiving
Visit WITHIN TEMPTATION online at www.WITHIN-TEMPTATION.com  

Rolling Stone magazine picks LOUDER THAN HELL: THE DEFINITIVE ORAL HISTORY OF METAL as one of 2013's Best Music Books!



Kirkus Reviews, About.com, and UK pub The Independent
also cite acclaimed tome as one of the “year’s best.”


NEW YORK – Rolling Stone has selected LOUDER THAN HELL: The Definitive Oral History of Metal as one of its “20 Best Music Books of 2013.” The magazine referred to the book, which was compiled from over 400 interviews conducted by respected music journalists Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman, as a “terrific heavy metal history… a classic tale of sex, drugs and Satan that'll thrill even non-headbangers.”

LOUDER THAN HELL (It Books/HarperCollins) was also cited by UK outlet The Independent as a ”book of the year,” “….useful in illuminating the how and the why of events, and frank in confronting heavy-metal controversies.” Meanwhile, the prestigious magazine Kirkus Reviews named LTH one of the “Best Books of 2013 on Sports and Entertainment,” calling it “an indispensable oral history of an often misunderstood musical genre. The most important lesson this mammoth tome teaches us is that metal means far more than one might believe.”

The chronological history of heavy metal, told through the words of the men and women who created it, played it, re-invented it, and continue to rock it, features an introduction by Scott Ian of Anthrax an afterword by Rob Halford of Judas Priest, and three 16-page photo inserts, with some never-before seen candid shots by celebrated rock photographers Stephanie Cabral, Robert Matheu and others.

An updated paperback version of LOUDER THAN HELL will be released in April 2014.

LOUDER THAN HELL received numerous kudos following its May 2013 release, including:
Time Magazine: “…it is totally unnecessary to be a metalhead to enjoy this book.” A thrilling read for all!”
The Washington Post: "Wiederhorn and Turman turn in a compelling, first-person account of a seemingly unstoppable force... the book reads like an extended, uncensored, shockingly satisfying episode of VH1’s ‘Behind the Music.’ Even when a more sensitive reader might want to look away, the unfettered lifestyle, the continually one-upped definition of extreme, and all the merciless consequences are too fascinating to ignore."
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY (A- review): “…as indispensable as a skull-adorned leather jacket.”
ROLLING STONE (4 star review!): “…no one’s gone quite as deep into the genre’s recesses as this 736-page oral history…” 
LA WEEKLY:  “…an amazing account of the four-decades-old genre…”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY : “…the authors’ inclusiveness give this examination a weight that is just as heavy as the music.”
To learn more about LOUDER THAN HELLhttps://www.facebook.com/LouderThanHellTheBook
About the Authors:
Jon Wiederhorn is a veteran rock journalist who wrote the authorized biography Ministry: The Lost Gospels of Al Jourgensen, which was recently lauded as a top music book of 2013 by SPIN and BrooklynBased.com. Jon is currently working with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian on his memoir I'm the Man, due in 2014. In the past, he has worked on editorial staffs at Rolling Stone and MTV and is currently a senior writer for Revolver. Wiederhorn’s work also regularly appears in Guitar World, Yahoo.com, eMusic.com, Noisey.com, and Classic Rock. Jon currently lives in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, down the street from the former legendary ‘80s/’90s metal club L’Amour.
Katherine Turman is the producer for Alice Cooper’s nightly syndicated radio show, Nights with Alice Cooper. A former editor of RIP magazine and producer at TV’s The Sharon Osbourne Show as well as radio’s Rockline, her writing has been in major publications including Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Mother Jones, SPIN, Billboard, Marie Claire, Guitar World, Metal Hammer, Village Voice and Daily Variety. A Los Angeles native, she now lives in Brooklyn.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: limited Lucky Animals "Live From The RetinalCircus"10" available on Black Friday (Nov. 29th)


                                                
                         
Last month, the DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT released The Retinal Circus, an epic recording of Hevy Devy's sold-out show at the Roundhouse in London in 2012. On Black Friday (Nov. 29th), a white 10" with two tracks from this special live extravaganza will be available at participating retailers in the USA. Entitled Lucky Animals "Live From The Retinal Circus", the 10" features hand-drawn cover artwork by Devin himself and the following track-listing:

Lucky Animals "Live From The Retinal Circus" track-listing
Side A
1. Lucky Animals
Side B
1. Truth

Limited to 1000 copies, this exclusive 10" will disappear fast. To find a store that carries Lucky Animals "Live From The Retinal Circus", please visit:www.recordstoreday.com

For a preview of The Retinal Circus, fans can watch the previously released DVD clips for "Kingdom", "Grace", and "War". To purchase The Retinal Circus, please visit iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for a variety of physical formats.

CLUTCH Earth Rocker Live Double Vinyl Picture Disc - In Stores Now

CLUTCH's Earth Rocker Live is now available in stores and online at the CLUTCH Merch Store.  This special and limited collectors' item is a double vinyl picture disc set. The first LP is the studio version ofEarth Rocker.  The second LP consists of live versions of the same tracks in the same sequence as the original.  This is not a live recording of one show. The individual tracks of the live version were recorded at different shows throughout the band's May 2013 US tour: Houston and San Antonio (TX), Lincoln (NE), Indianapolis (IN) and Fargo (ND).  The stunning artwork displays the four Indian heads from the original package in all their colorful beauty: one for each side. 

 
In December, between Christmas and New Years,
CLUTCH will be back on the road for their traditional holiday shows. Support on the holiday shows will come from Into Another, The Mike Dillon Band and Lionize.  Touring will continue in January with dates set from the 2nd in Asheville, NC to the 19th in Flint, MI.  All dates and links to purchase tickets can be found below.  The Sword and Crobot will provide support on these dates.

 

February 2014 will see CLUTCH will head down under to Australia as they take part in the 2014Soundwave Festival.  In addition the Soundwavedates, CLUTCH has confirmed a handful of headlining Australian shows.  These shows are set for February 20th in Sydney at The MetroFebruary 21st in Brisbane at The Zoo and February 27th in Melbourne at Prince Bandroom.   A poster for the Australian tour can be viewed HERE.
 

Drummer Jean-Paul Gaster is looking forward to the band's return to Australia:

 

"Can't wait to get back to Australia. It's been a while... The band is looking forward to the Soundwave Festival as well as the headline dates. We ready to rock any stage Down Under: big or small."

 

CLUTCH has confirmed one final date for their January tour.  The show will be in Flint, MI at The Machine Shop on January 19th.  Tickets for fan club members go on sale tomorrow and to the general public this weekend.

 

Check the link HERE for your chance to purchase a very limited Earth Rocker Charity Snare Drum signed by the band.  Only five of these were produced and 100 % of all the proceeds will go to charity.

Earth Rocker World Tour

Holiday Tour Dates:

With Into Another and The Mike Dillon Band

12/26: Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club  

12/27: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

12/28: Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater

With Into Another and Lionize

12/29: Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall

12/30: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

12/31: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

 

2014 Dates:

With The Sword and Crobot

1/2/14: Ashville, NC @ The Orange Peel

1/3/14: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater

1/4/14: Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theater

1/5/14: Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live

1/9/14: South Bend, IN @ Club Fever

1/10/14: Buffalo. NY @ Town Ballroom

1/11/14: Port Chester, NY @ Capital Theater

1/12/14: So. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground

1/13/14: Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street

1/15/14: Stage College, PA @ Levels

1/16/14: Charlottesville, VA @ The Jefferson Theater

1/17/14: Wilmington, DE @ World Café Live**

1/18/14: Huntington, WV @ V Club

1/19/14: Flint. MI @ The Machine Shop

 

**The Sword Not on This Date**

Thursday, November 14, 2013

GRAMMY-AWARDS WINNING JARS OF CLAY GIVES AWAY “FALL ASLEEP” FROM INLAND TO BENEFIT PHILIPPINES




“Fall Asleep” Video Filmed In Philippines, Stars Filipino
Super-Model/Actress Rhian Ramos, Directed by Luis Tabuena

“Inland Christmas Tour” Launches Dec. 4, Features Special Guests
John Mark McMillan, Lainey Wright

Multiple Platinum and GRAMMY-Awards winning band Jars of Clay is giving away the song, “Fall Asleep,” from its acclaimed album, Inland, through a special NoiseTrade offering beginning today to raise money for relief efforts in the Philippines.  All of the proceeds from the single will be used to support The Red Cross in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, claimed to be the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in recorded history.

The official music video for “Fall Asleep,” which premiered on USAToday.com and is now being promoted in various video channels, was created in Manila, directed by Luis Tabuena and stars Filipino super-model/actress, Rhian Ramos.

“The video was done for us entirely for free, as a gift,” says Jars of Clay lead vocalist, Dan Haseltine.  “We are so grateful for the gift of such a stunningly beautiful music video.  By using the video and the song as a means to raise funds to help in the clean up and restoration efforts currently taking place in the Philippines, we felt it would be a wonderful way to respond in kind.”

People are encouraged to watch the video, and then go to NoiseTrade and download “Fall Asleep,” leaving a tip for the relief efforts. 

“I incorporated the sun and stars from the Filipino flag, as well as the skyline of Manila,” says Haseltine of the artwork created for the single. “We are hoping to raise $50,000 to help serve the amazing people of the Philippines and will be working with The Red Cross to insure the funds are used properly and efficiently.”

“Fall Asleep,” the band’s first piano ballad, is a showcase for Haseltine’s vulnerable singing and band member Charlie Lowell’s contemplative piano. “It’s about a relationship that can’t last and asks if we can accept the grace of a single moment,” Jars of Clay’s rhythm guitarist, banjo player and harmony vocalist Matt Odmark explains. “It’s a narrative of impermanence and sums up the themes of the record. Since nothing lasts forever, is there a way to live in the present and find peace with the knowledge of limitation?”
Playing “Fall Asleep” and other selections from its current album, Inland, along with its fan favorites and Christmas classics, Jars of Clay launches its “Inland Christmas Tour” in Waco, TX Dec. 4 with special guests John Mark McMillan and Lainey Wright.  The tour benefits Blood:Water Mission and promises to be a multi-instrumental and musically collaborative experience.  All of the upcoming Jars of Clay tour dates can be found at www.jarsofclay.com.

“Our Christmas concerts tend to be the most creative events of the year for Jars of Clay,” says Haseltine.  “We incorporate toy pianos, concert bass drums, mini-bass, xylophones, strings and bells, along with all the usual instruments, lights and presentation to shine a warm light on a season of peace and joy.”

It’s been nearly twenty years since Dan Haseltine, Steve Mason, Charlie Lowell and Matthew Odmark released their debut Frail. Students at the time, Jars of Clay once again harness the youthful ambition and uninhibited creativity of their beginnings for Inland, while cultivating a maturity in sound with embellishments of violin, horns and ambient melodies that attests two decades of experience.   Inland, which released amidst acclaim Aug. 27 on the band’s Gray Matters label, is available now everywhere great music is sold, including online at iTunes and Amazon.com.

Along with 16 No. 1 songs, Jars of Clay has received major television and film song placements, made appearances on all the major late night talk shows and entertainment magazines, and has shared the stage with Sting, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz, GooGooDolls, Duran Duran, Jewel, EmmyLou Harris, Matchbox 20, Melissa Etheridge, Alison Krauss, The Civil Wars and many more.  They have also collaborated with Mark HudsonGreg WellsDennis HerringStephen Lipson, Joanne CashArt Garfunkel, Carol King and many others.  The band further founded the Blood:Water Mission charity in 2002 to help combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa.

For all the latest Jars of Clay tour news and more, go to www.jarsofclay.com.