Nuclear Blast has confirmed a July 27th European/31st North American street date for TESTAMENT's new album, 'Dark Roots Of Earth'.
The album was produced, mixed and mastered once again by the world renowned Andy Sneap (ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, ACCEPT, EXODUS). Special bonus tracks were recorded, mixed and mastered by Juan Urteaga (HEATHEN, VILE, SADUS) at his Trident Studios.
Check out the artwork painted by Eliran Kantor (SODOM, ATHEIST, SIGH) below:
'Dark Roots Of The Earth' will be issued in Europe as a regular CD, CD digi + DVD, CD box set, double vinyl and double picture disc vinyl.
CD tracklisting:
'Rise Up' 'Native Blood' 'Dark Roots Of Earth' 'True American Hate' 'A Day In The Death' 'Cold Embrace' 'Man Kills Mankind' 'Throne Of Thorns' 'Last Stand For Independence'
CD/DVD tracklisting:
'Rise Up' 'Native Blood' 'Dark Roots Of Earth' 'True American Hate' 'A Day In The Death' 'Cold Embrace' 'Man Kills Mankind' 'Throne Of Thorns' 'Last Stand For Independence'
Bonus:
'Dragon Attack' (QUEEN cover) 'Animal Magnetism' (SCORPIONS cover) 'Powerslave' (IRON MAIDEN cover) 'Throne Of Thornes (extended version) Plus Bonus DVD
Vinyl tracklisting:
Side A: 'Rise Up' 'Native Blood' 'Dark Roots Of Earth'
Side B: 'True American Hate' 'A Day In The Death' 'Cold Embrace'
Side C: 'Man Kills Mankind' 'Throne Of Thorns' 'Last Stand For Independence'
Side D (Bonus): 'Dragon Attack' (Queen cover) 'Animal Magnetism' (Scorpions cover) 'Powerslave' (Iron Maiden cover)
Karhu, the Cinderford-based bruisers who blend Pantera, Metallica, Symphony X and Rage Against The Machine to enormous effect, have released a video for their new song 'B-Vera' which you can watch below.
The band have also announced a batch of UK tour dates, several alongside Italian glam/sleaze maniacs S.E.X. Department. Dates so far announced are:
Jul 01 - Fiddlers Elbow, London w/ S.E.X. Department
Jul 02 - The Asylum 2, Birmingham w/ S.E.X. Department
Jul 03 - The Railway, Bolton w/ S.E.X. Department
Jul 04 - Dove & Rainbow, Sheffield w/ S.E.X. Department
Jul 05 - Snooty Fox, Wakefield w/ S.E.X. Department
Jul 06 - The Patriot, Crumlin w/ S.E.X. Department
Jul 07 - Rhondda Hotel, Porth w/ S.E.X. Department
Jul 08 - The Hog and Hosper, Pontypool
Jul 10 - Magnums Nightclub, Coleford, Forest of Dean TBC
Jul 14 - The Riverside, Selby, United Kingdom
MORE VENUES TBA very soon
The band have submitted 'B-Vera' to Scuzz TV in the hope that the channel will show the video - you can help by clicking here - http://scuzztv.tumblr.com/submit
Uber Rock is delighted to be able to announce the first ever JUBILEE CLUB tour featuring three of Britain's best new bands. The Vex, Electric River and The Howling have all graced the Jubilee stage in London over the last few months and they will now be appearing at venues around the UK during a seven date tour.
So if you want to know what this new breed of British rock sounds like then we have done all the hard work for you - All you have to do is click the links below:
Like what you hear? There's something within that trio for everyone I'm sure you will agree?
Right here is the part where you can really make a difference!!
Listed below are the seven dates of the Jubilee Club tour all you need to do to attend one of these shows is open your wallet/purse and part with around EIGHT of your finest English pounds. If you so wish you can also preorder tickets through the links below, but if you do go to only one gig this June we whole heartedly recommend that you get off your arses and support this tour.
On June 19, Deadline Music (a subsidiary of Cleopatra Records) will release the rare fifth studio album from Spiders & Snakes, the storied Sunset Blvd. band fronted by Lizzie Grey.
Packaged with bonus tracks from the original 1980 London demo featuring Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue and Nigel Benjamin of Mott the Hoople, this LONDON DAZE release is finally celebrating the unsung legacy of Lizzie and his place in Hollywood rock music history.
LONDON DAZE was originally released in 2000 through Deadline/Cleopatra Records, but a series of epically unfortunate events, including a paperwork glitch with the label's distributer and most horrifically the unexpected death of bassist Leigh Lawson just four weeks after the album's release, prevented it from reaching the masses. The band had to cancel its entire U.S. tour to support the record, and the LONDON DAZE CD sat dormant in a warehouse in the Midwest as the band was forced to re-group.
"This album is like a time capsule. It's not just nostalgia; it never got its chance, so it's actually new. In mint condition!" said Lizzie.
Lizzie likes to say he has the Midas touch, but not on himself. For decades in bands like London, Sister and St. Valentine, he's collaborated with people who have gone on to luminous careers, including Izzy, Steven, Slash, and Axl (Guns N' Roses), Blackie Lawless (WASP), Fred Coury (Cinderella), Nigel Benjamin (Mott The Hoople) and Desi and Lizzy (D'Molls). Most notably, he penned 'Public Enemy #1' which went on to be a calling card for Nikki and Motley Crue. With one foot firmly in the Sunset Strip and the other in punk, Lizzie has kept the creative wheels turning and never gave up on the enduring power of rock 'n' roll.
Given this history and influence, Lizzie has been featured in 'The Metal Years' and VH1's Metal Evolution series. On LONDON DAZE, Lizzie says, "Anyone into motivated Hollywood street rock will be getting their money's worth."
In addition to Lizzie on vocals and guitar and the late Leigh Lawson (bass), Spiders & Snakes is Doug E. Sex (guitar) and Timothy Yasui (drums, percussion, backing vocals).
'LONDON DAZE' TRACK LIST
1. London Daze 2. Nonstop Rock 3. Party in Hollywood 4. Radio Stars 5. Don't Know When To Stop 6. Public Enemy #1 7. Run, Run, Run (Jo Jo Gunn cover) 8. Elvis's TV 9. Rock And Roll Queen (Mott the Hoople cover) 10. 2000 Rock & Roll
Bonus Tracks:
Original 1980 London demo featuring Lizzie Grey, Nikki Sixx, and Nigel Benjamin
11. Nobody Loves You Like I Do 12. Straight From The Heart 13. Dream Girl
Spiders & Snakes will be performing summer shows, including headlining the Glitter 'n Glam Rock Fest at the legendary Whisky a Go Go on June 17.
Motorhead and Thin Lizzy are about to have six album sets released under the Classic Album Selection banner.
Motörhead Classic Album Selection:
Forming the band after his unceremonious sacking from Hawkwind (following an unfortunate narcotics misunderstanding at the Canadian border) then naming them after the very last song he wrote and recorded with the space cadets, Motörhead mainman and force of nature, Ian Fraser Kilmister, or Lemmy to the world, gunned the accelerator and wheel spun his very own 'Silver Machine' into the fast lane of the UK singles and album chart, leaving on-lookers spitting dust from gritted snaggleteeth! Through varying line-up changes and more ups and downs than a spin on the Whacky Goldmine, Motörhead have released some of the most influential Heavy Metal Rock N' Roll known to any sub-human, and in doing so, have been widely regarded as spawning the illegitimate genre that became known as 'Speed Metal'.
Now six of the band's best albums are being released all in one box. They are original masters, housed in gatefold replica wallets with original artwork - a perfect introduction to one of the greatest Metal bands in the world.
Content:
1. OVERKILL 2. BOMBER 3. ACE OF SPADES 4. NO SLEEP 'TILL HAMMERSMITH 5. IRON FIST 6. ANOTHER PERFECT DAY
Thin Lizzy Classic Album Selection:
On 11th June Thin Lizzy will be releasing a wonderful Classic Album Collection. Presented as mini-LPs and housed in an attractive slipcase, these limited edition artist album box sets are the ultimate overview of the band's career. Whether you are looking for an introduction to Thin Lizzy or if you are simply looking to bolster your collection this ticks all the boxes.
Content:
1. NIGHTLIFE 2. FIGHTING 3. JAILBREAK 4. JOHNNY THE FOX 5. BAD REPUTATION 6. BLACK ROSE
Nuclear Blast has agreed a deal to sign Swedish doom metal kings WITCHCRAFT to the label.
After a 5 year hiatus, the band is currently recording the follow up to 2007's 'The Alchemist' together with renowned producer Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (KREATOR, OPETH, AMON AMARTH, PARADISE LOST, KATATONIA...).
The album's working title is set to 'Legend' and will feature the band's new guitarists and drummer for the first time:
Simon Solomon - guitars Tom Jondelius - guitars Oscar Johansson - drums
Furthermore, band leader Magnus Pelander will from now on focus on his unique vocals without playing guitar anymore.
Commented Pelander:
"There's magic going on in the studio and we can hardly wait to eventually give something back to our loyal fans! We know you guys have been waiting for this!"
Fresh off tour with Silent Screams, Aussie hardcore band VILLA RISE have announced a co-headliner tour with post-metallers ECHOES, leading up to the soon to be sold out Ghostfest.
Dates are:
Tue 26 Jun, Newcastle, Three Tuns Wed 27 Jun, Manchester, Retro bar Thu 28 Jun, Wordsley, The Crown Fri 29 Jun, Stoke, Underground, Sun 01 Jul, Leeds, Ghostfest - Leeds Uni (Villa Rise Only)
Having just completed a killer UK headline run and about to head off to tour Australia, hardcore bruisers SILENT SCREAMS announce they will support UK metallers MALEFICE on their UK tour this September.
Dates are:
Wed 19 Sep - Manchester, Roadhouse Fri 21 Sep - Birmingham, Academy 3 Sat 22 Sep - Leicester, Soundhouse Sun 23 Sep - Glasgow, ABC 2 Mon 24 Sep - Newcastle, Academy 2 Tue 25 Sep - Liverpool, Academy 2 Wed 26 Sep - York, Stereo Thu 27 Sep - Cardiff, Bogiez Fri 28 Sep - Islington, Academy 2 Sat 29 Sep - Weymouth, Pavillion Sun 30 Sep - Southampton, Joiners Mon 01 Oct - Exeter, Cavern Tue 02 Oct - Plymouth, White Rabbit
US thrashers WARBRINGER have confirmed a handful of club shows in the UK and Ireland over the summer.
Currently touring north America with Destruction and Vital Remains, in support of their 'Worlds Torn Asunder' album, Warbringer are also hitting the European festival circuit, with appearances at Getaway Rock (Sweden), Roskilde (Denmark), Devilstone (Lithuania), Metalcamp (Slovenia), Bang Your Head and Wacken, among others.
Vocalist John Kevill commented on the band's pending return to Europe:
"We're excited to get back there. We have a fantastic line up of festival appearances and are now filling in dates in between. Some will be headlining, others we get to play alongside old friends like Exodus, Gama Bomb and Kataklysm. We have a lot of other things in the works for the remainder of 2012, so watch out as the tank rolls on, destroying all in its path."
UK and Ireland dates are as follows:
July 17th - London - Barfly (support from Elm Street) July 18th - York - Duchess (support from Elm Street) July 19th - Edinburgh - Bannermans (support from Elm Street) July 20th - Cork - An Cruiscin Lan (support from Elm Street) July 21st - Belfast - Limelight (supporting Gama Bomb) July 22nd - Dublin - The Pint (supporting Gama Bomb) July 23rd - Newport - Meze Lounge (support from Elm Street)
EVILE have confirmed dates for a headlining tour, which is set to kick off on October 18th in Glasgow.
Following their run around England and Scotland, the band will also be playing a special hometown show on November 3rd at the Holmfirth Picturedrome, dubbed "All Hallows Evile". Tickets for the event will cost just £10 and will be available this Friday at http://www.picturedrome.net
EVILE drummer BEN CARTER comments:
"Evile are damn pleased to announce our UK headline tour in October 2012! We can't wait to get back on the road and get back to some familiar places and some new ones, and see some of our awesome Evile fans both at the gigs and at special meet-and-greets! We always have a great time playing in the UK, and this tour will be no different! We have a few new tricks up our sleeves as well as some old ones haha - we just can't wait to unleash our live assault once again! Get tickets early, tell your friends, hold your parents hostage 'til they buy you a ticket, whatever it takes. Come to the show, thrash yourselves stupid and we'll see you at the bar afterwards! JOIN OUR CULT!!!"
See EVILE live on tour at the following shows:
May 28 - Belfast, UK - Ulster Hall (w/ MACHINE HEAD) May 30 - Dublin, Ireland - Olympia Theatre (w/ MACHINE HEAD) Jun. 03 - Exeter, UK - Real Devon Rocks at Exeter Phoenix Jun. 06 - Reading, UK - Sub89 Jun. 08 - Tampere, Finland - Pakkahuone Jul. 20 - Luarca, Spain - Luarca Metal Fest Aug. 12 - Walton-On-Trent, UK - Bloodstock Open Air Festival Aug. 24 - Wörrstadt, Germany - Neuborn Open Air Festival
Oct. 18 - Glasgow, UK - O2 ABC 2 Oct. 19 - Manchester, UK - Academy 3 Oct. 23 - Newcastle, UK - Academy 2 Oct. 24 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation Oct. 25 - Birmingham, UK - Academy 3 Oct. 26 - Norwich, UK - Open Oct. 27 - Oxford, UK - O2 Academy 2 Oct. 28 - London, UK - Garage Nov. 03 - Holmfirth, UK - Picturedrome
Warrior Soul are looking for donations to fund the band's new album. Here's the official word from Kory Clarke:
"To all our Friends and Supporters, that are our Family and Fans, Warrior Soul has decided to go independent and we want to run this pre-sale with lots of goodies for you so we can finance this Album for a September Release.
We are making an exclusive 30 day offer to coincide with the release of the new website www.Kory-Clarke.com.
We are offering you the chance to be involved with a donation of 25.00 GBP for which you shall receive the following:
1.) The New Warrior Soul CD (Autographed on Request) sent to your home 1 week before anyone else gets it. In other words pre-release date.
2.) TWO Tickets to any show plus Exclusive VIP tickets to meet and hang out backstage before the show with Kory Clarke and the Guys to discuss anything that's on your crazy mind.
3.) An autographed 8x10 photo to annoy your family with.
4.) A3 sized painting/drawing of FUCK THE SYSTEM etc... painted By Kory Clarke.
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For a donation of 50.00 GBP you will recieve ALL this PLUS 50% off a 1m x 1.5m Painting as well!!!These original pieces average between 150 and 200 Pounds!!!! OR 50% off Kory Clarke's 'Opium Hotel III' Box Set coming out later this year!!!
Daryl Hall hooks up with yet another multi-talented artist in Georgia-born performer/producer Butch Walker on the 54th and latest edition of his critically acclaimed, multi award-winning Live from Daryl's House web series and nationally syndicated TV program, premiering May 15 at www.livefromdarylshouse.com
The duo's six-song set includes versions of Daryl Hall and John Oates' hit single, 'Say It Isn't So', from their 1983 compilation album 'Rock 'n Soul Part 1', as well as a rare performance of 'Why Was It So Easy', a track from Hall's celebrated 1980 solo debut, 'Sacred Songs', with guitarist Robert Fripp.
The pair also tackle four of Walker's songs, including 'Bodegas and Blood', 'Sweethearts' and 'Closest Thing to You I'm Gonna Find' from last year's 'The Spade', along with 'Mixtape' from his 2004 sophomore effort, 'Letters'.
Butch was thrilled to collaborate with Daryl for the show, raving, "Getting to roll into Daryl Hall's compound up on a giant hill in the countryside of N.Y., then play some of my favorite songs of his with him, drink wine and eat amazing food with one of my childhood idols was something that gets marked off the list in my surreal, unpredictable life. I love my job."
Said Daryl: "Butch is one of a kind, as both an artist and producer. We shared some great musical moments, not to mention a great meal and some superb camaraderie."
The Cartersville, GA, native has produced hits and written songs for some of the biggest names in music, including Katy Perry, Weezer, Pink and Avril Lavigne. Rolling Stone named him Producer of the Year and called him "one of America 's bet singer-songwriters." Walker performed alongside Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks at the Grammys.
He has released six solo albums since his debut in 1992, with the most recent collection, 'The Spade', featuring his band the Black Widows, coming out last August on L.A. indie Dangerbird Records. Last fall, Walker 's behind-the-scenes memoir of his life in music, 'Drinking with Strangers: Music Lessons from a Teenage Bullet Belt', was published by William Morrow, a division of Harper Collins.
RIVAL SONS have been confirmed as the main support act for GUNS N' ROSES for two shows in Europe this summer.
RIVAL SONS will be joining GUNS N' ROSES at Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands on June 4th, and then at the Warsteiner Hockey Park in Munchengladbach, Germany on June 8th.
RIVAL SONS guitarist SCOTT HOLIDAY comments:
"What a great, great opportunity to get these shows supporting Guns N' Roses! Germany has been great to us, and this will only help us reach out to so many more people over there.
As far as Guns goes... I remember the first time those guys were ever on MTV, me and my best mate were watching. A total shock to the system, and to me and my friends' lives. We were really young little dudes, but we already loved our rock 'n' roll, and Guns just reeked of reality and grit... I mean they were literally very dirty. And we LOVED it.
They ushered in a lot more 'real' and dirtiness to a scene that had become way too fruity-pants. As a wee guitar-playing lad, I couldn't get enough of 'Appetite For Destruction' and 'Lies'. Ready to see and hear some of those first tunes played live!"
Heaven's Basement have just announced a run of warm up shows leading up to their performance at Download Festival and a support tour with Halestorm.
Drummer Chris Rivers took time out from the studio where the band are working on their first full length to send this update:
"As everyone knows we've been working on our debut. The finishing line is getting closer for us so when the offer came through for us to go on tour with our friends Halestorm, we only had one answer. It's the perfect way for us to get back on the touring circuit; we'll be hitting a lot of places we've not been to in 2 years! In the meantime, we've got some serious damage to do at Download Festival on Sunday 10th June! We'll be making our debut electric appearance there, we can't wait!!"
You can catch Heavens Basement on the following dates in the UK
Warm Up Shows
Thursday 31st May - Inverness Madhatters Friday 1st June - Aberdeen The Moorings Saturday 2nd June - Inverness Crofter Bar Sunday 3rd June - Glasgow Ivory Blacks
Sunday 10th June - Download Festival - Donington Park
Supporting Halestorm
Friday 21st September - Birmingham - O2 Academy Saturday 22nd September - Nottingham Rescue Rooms Sunday 23rd September - Glasgow - Cathouse Monday 24th September - Manchester Academy 3 Wednesday 26th September - Newcastle O2 Academy Thursday 27th September - Leeds - Cockpit Friday 28th September - London - Islington Academy Sunday 30th September - Portsmouth - Wedgewood Monday 1st October - Bristol Fleece
Zico Chain have already been confirmed for a support slot on the Halestorm tour.
News Updates
Warrior Soul are looking for donations to fund the band's new album. Here's the official word from Kory Clarke:
Daryl Hall hooks up with yet another multi-talented artist in Georgia-born performer/producer Butch Walker on the 54th and latest edition of his critically acclaimed, multi award-winning Live from Daryl's House web series and nationally syndicated TV program, premiering May 15 at 
RIVAL SONS have been confirmed as the main support act for GUNS N' ROSES for two shows in Europe this summer.