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Butcher Babies: : Announce July 9 Release Of Debut Album 'Goliath' Band To Spend Summer On The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival

Century Media Records — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:55:40 GMT

BUTCHER BABIES are proud to announce the July 9 release of 'Goliath' on Century Media Records. The Los Angeles-based band - frontwomen Carla Harvey and Heidi Shephard, guitarist Henry Flury, bassist Jason Klein and drummer Chris Warner - wrapped their tour with Marilyn Manson in late-February and went straight into the studio with producer Josh Wilbur [Gojira, Lamb Of God, Hatebreed]. The results offer an undeniable mission statement to the metal community: forget everything you think you know about the BUTCHER BABIES, because they've got their sights set to slay on 'Goliath.' "Working with Josh Wilbur was an incredible experience because he helped us explore ourselves as musicians and further develop the unique sound that is the BUTCHER BABIES," says the band of their recording experience. "Being a debut album, this has been in the works since we were young, and we are so proud to have created a collaboration of all our personal influences into one complete sound." 'GOLIATH' Track Listing: 1. "I Smell A Massacre 2. "Magnolia Blvd." 3. "C8H18 (Gasoline)" 4. "Grim Sleeper" 5. "Goliath" 6. "In Denial" 7. "Give Me Reason" 8. "The Mirror Never Lies" 9. "Dead Poet" 10. "The Deathsurround" 11. "Axe Wound" BUTCHER BABIES will celebrate the album's release as part of this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, where they will be a mainstay on the Jagermeister stage and spend the summer alongside heavyweights including Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Machine Head, Mastodon and Amon Amarth. The tour kicks off June 29 at the San Manuel Amphitheatre in San Bernardino, CA and runs through August 4 in Dallas, TX - see complete itinerary below. JUNE 29: San Bernardino, CA - San Manuel Amphitheater 30: Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre JULY 03: Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre 05: Phoneix, AZ - Desert Sky Pavilion 06: Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheatre 07: Englewood, CA - Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre 10: Toronto, ON - Molson Canadian Amphitheatre 12: Burgettstown, PA - First Niagara Pavilion 13: Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center 14: Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake Performing Arts Center 16: Mansfield, MA - Comcast Center 17: Bangor, ME - Bangor Waterfront 19: Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavillion 20: Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center 21: Hartford, CT - The Comcast Theatre 23: Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center 24: Bristol, VA - Jiffy Lube Live 26: Noblesville, IN - Klipsch Music Center 27: Tinley Park, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre 28: Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre 30: Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre 31: Tampa, FL - 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre AUGUST 02: Austin, TX - Tower Amphitheatre 03: The Woodlands, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 04: Dallas, TX - Gexa Energy Pavilion For more info: Facebook Twitter

Dark Tranquillity: : premieres new track, "Endtime Hearts," online

Century Media Records — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:50:32 GMT

Melodic death metal pioneers DARK TRANQUILLITY will release their much-anticipated 10th studio album, Construct, on May 27th in Europe and on May 28th in North America via Century Media Records. In anticipation of this release, the band has premiered another album track, "Endtime Hearts," online here. The band comments about the track: "So - here is the fourth and final 'Construct' preview, again showcasing a different side of the album. 'Endtime Hearts' is more bouncy and direct than the previous songs, combining a wide range of influences into a catchy and live-friendly little tune. Enjoy!" For another preview of Construct, be sure to check out the following previously released album tracks: "For Broken Words" "The Science Of Noise" "Uniformity" Construct track-listing: 1. For Broken Words 2. The Science Of Noise 3. Uniformity 4. The Silence In Between 5. Apathetic 6. What Only You Know 7. Endtime Hearts 8. State Of Trust 9. Weight Of The End 10. None Becoming 11. Immemorial 12. Photon Dreams Decades after their inception, Gothenburg's DARK TRANQUILLITY remains at the forefront of the scene that they helped to define as one of the longest-standing melodic death metal bands. Their 10th studio album, Construct, continues in the tradition of their past records by not straying from the band's roots, while also putting a fresh spin on their trademark sound. After over 20 years together, DARK TRANQUILLITY yet again proves that they are more vital than ever. To pre-order Construct, please head over to CM Distro for the album in a variety of formats. Read on for a few international reviews of the critically acclaimed Construct: "...an album of style, substance and accomplishment." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE (USA), 9/10 "...DT continue to expertly hit that sweet spot between encephalectomic brutality and orgasm-inducing catchiness." -- METAL SUCKS.net (USA) "DARK TRANQUILLITY have long been stalwarts of the Gothenburg death metal scene, and on 'Construct', their tenth album, they're exploring a more varied approach than before." -- TERRORIZER (UK) "'Construct' doesn't change the musician's formula for success and shows what adapted songwriting can affect: Hits Hits Hits..." -- METAL HAMMER (GER), "Album Of The Month," #1 Metal Hammer Soundcheck "'Construct' is more refreshing than anything else that the scene has produced over last few years and highlights one more time the exceptional position of the band! Chapeau!" -- ORKUS (GER) "'Construct' is an album of maturity. Wisdom and serenity are acquired with power and concision. DT has never justified their name that strongly! Awesome!" -- ROCK HARD (FRANCE), "Album Of The Month" "Probably the purest DARK TRANQUILLITY album to date." -- UP MAGAZINE (NETHERLANDS), 85/100 DARK TRANQUILLITY live: 6.1.2013--Germany, Geiselwind--Beastival Festival 6.7.2013--United Arab Emirates, Dubai--Rock Fest 6.28.2013--Czech Republic, Spalene Porici--Basinfire Festival 7.6.2013--India, Bangalore--Bangalore Open Air 7.11.2013--Germany, Neukirchen Vluyn--Dong Open Air 7.12.2013--Germany, Ballenstedt--RockHarz Festival 7.13.2013--Poland, Wegorzewo--Seven Festival 7.27.2013--Sweden, Rejmyre--Skogsr�jet 8.23.2013--Germany, W�rrstedt--Neuborn Open Air 8.13.2013--Sweden, �stersj�n--Close-up b�ten 1.27.2014--USA, Miami--70000 Tons Of Metal DARK TRANQUILLITY online:

Monsters Scare You: : Release lyric video for "Smiling's My Favorite" From the forthcoming album Die A Legend

Century Media Records — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:37:06 GMT

Post-Hardcore Seattle based electro band MONSTERS SCARE YOU has released a lyric video for their song "Smiling's My Favorite." The track is from their album Die A Legend due out July 9 on Century Media Records. Check out the video: Track Listing: 1. Legends And Legions 2. Brohemian Rap City 3. Elephant Graveyard 4. Smiling's My Favorite 5. Wolfman's Got Nards 6. Give Me Some Sugar Baby 7. 1080p HD 8. I'm Gonna Sleep Real Good Tonight 9. Shut Up! Our Song Is On! 10. I Wish I Could Quit You 11. Shirts Vs. Skins 12. Suck It 13. The Light That Only Lasted So Long For more info: Facebook Twitter

Sanctuary: : signs worldwide deal with Century Media Records

Century Media Records — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:07:15 GMT

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: Facebook Twitter

Into The Flood: : New album Vices in stores June 11 Almost completed video for first single "David Scheinost"

Century Media Records — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:33:22 GMT

Seattle metal quintet INTO THE FLOOD has almost completed work on a new video for the title track of their Century Media debut album, Vices, due June 11. The video was directed by Kyle Bishop and will be premiering soon. Check out the video teaser here. The band just completed the "Till Death Tour" sponsored by New Noise Magazine, with Lords of War and The Wrath Of Vesuvius. They also released a lyric video for their track "Your Judgment Is What Condemns You" from their forth-coming album. Watch the lyric video: 1. Vices 2. The Destroyer 3. David Scheinost 4. Sacrificing The Worm 5. Mirrors 6. Regret 7. Disconnected 8. 21:4 9. Sufferer 10. Your Judgment is What Condemns You 11. Faitheater 12. Eye For An Eye 13. By Way of the Snake "Sacrificing The Worm" song stream: For more information on INTO THE FLOOD, please visit: Facebook

White Wizzard: : releases new track, "Strike The Iron"

Century Media Records — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:12 GMT

WHITE WIZZARD has launched a new track, "Strike The Iron," taken from their upcoming third full-length album, The Devils Cut. Due out on June 3rd in Europe via Earache Records and on June 25th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records, The Devils Cut features artwork by Cameron Davis (http://www.cdavisart.com), who is known for his work as the lead character designer and illustrator for the Guitar Hero video game series. WHITE WIZZARD bassist and main-man JON LEON comments about "Strike The Iron": "'Strike the Iron' is my favorite WHITE WIZZARD song I have ever written, along with 'The Sun Also Rises', which closes the new record. I am very proud of the arrangement. I had the verse melody in my head and chorus line before I even picked up the guitar and started writing it. It has stunning leads by Jake and Will, and Joseph interpreted the vocal melody fantastically and gave so much character to it. This song really exemplifies everything this line-up is capable of and everyone's talents really came through on it. It never lets up and we are very excited to get this one out there live...I expect it to be our opening song for the next couple of years." Listen to "Strike the Iron" here. The previously released album track, "Kings Of The Highway," can be heard here. Since their inception in 2007, Los Angeles' WHITE WIZZARD has stuck to their manifesto of delivering classic, denim-and-leather heavy metal to the masses. Following the triumphs and critical acclaim that accompanied their first two albums, Over The Top (2010) and Flying Tigers (2011), WHITE WIZZARD has now returned with a brand new slab of high-speed heavy metal for this summer. The band's main-man, Jon Leon, spent months crafting the nine songs that make up The Devils Cut before heading to the studio with a refreshed line-up of musicians to lay down the tracks. The man behind the distinctive vocal chords is Joseph Michael, ably backed up by the shredding might of Jake Dreyer and Will Wallner and the precision drumming of Giovanni Durst-- making WHITE WIZZARD one of the most volatile forces in the US heavy metal movement! Devils Cut track-listing 1. Forging The Steel 2. Strike The Iron 3. Kings Of The Highway 4. Lightning In My Hands 5. Steal Your Mind 6. The Devils Cut 7. Torpedo Of Truth 8. Storm Chaser 9. The Sun Also Rises WHITE WIZZARD online: Official Website Facebook

Bleed From Within: : Supporting Megadeth in the UK

Century Media Records — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:12 GMT

After supporting Testament in March and doing their own, highly successful UK headlining tour BLEED FROM WITHIN have just been confirmed as direct support for the upcoming Megadeth tour in the UK in June. The band is psyched about joining the metal legends on tour: "We are VERY proud to announce that we will be supporting Megadeth on all their UK dates from June 3rd - 6th. We are truly honored to be on stage with one of the Big Four and we cannot wait to bring more of the new songs to these big venues. Bring it on!" BLEED FROM WITHIN supporting Megadeth 03.06.2013 (UK) Newcastle - O2 Academy Newcastle 04.06.2013 (UK) Glasgow - O2 Academy Glasgow 05.06.2013 (UK) Manchester - Manchester Academy 06.06.2013 (UK) London - O2 Academy Brixton Tickets: http://www.livenation.co.uk/artist/megadeth-tickets?omq=megadeth Festivals / shows: 01.06.2013 (UK) Dundee - Upload Festival 14.06.2013 (UK) Interlaken - Greenfield Festival 16.06.2013 (UK) Donington Park - Download Festival (www.downloadfestival.co.uk) 06.07.2013 (D) M�nster - Vainstream Rockfest (www.vainstream.com) 20.07.2013 (B) Dour - Dour Festival (www.dourfestival.be) 23.07.2013 (SLO) Tolmin - Metaldays 27.07.2013 (UK) Redhill, Surrey - Robin Cooks Farm, Redfest (redfest.co.uk) 10.08.2013 (UK) Oxford - O2 Academy 2 11.08.2013 (UK) Bridgend - Throwfest 24.08.2013 (AT) Kapfenberg - Overdrive Encore Festival BLEED FROM WITHIN are touring their latest album "Uprising" that was released via Century Media Records in March. "Uprising" (OFFICIAL VIDEO): BLEED FROM WITHIN online: Official Website Facebook

Rival Sons: : CONFIRM MORE EUROPEAN SHOWS

Century Media Records — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:33:52 GMT

RIVAL SONS have confirmed a number of new European summer shows, including dates in Germany. The band will be playing a handful of shows in the USA before setting off on their month-long European tour, which kicks off on June 8th in Finland and includes both headlining shows and festival appearances, as well as three shows with rock legends KISS. RIVAL SONS drummer MICHAEL MILEY comments: "After a couple of weeks of sleep and surf, we're almost ready to leave again for a short run of dates across the US midwest, starting 29th May supporting the great radio play we've been getting. Then it's back to Europe and summer festivals, starting in beautiful Finland for Kivenlahti Rock on Saturday 8th June, and including Download festival in the UK and Main Square in France, and also some of our own headline shows in Germany, Austria and Holland - and supporting Kiss in Italy and Switzerland, of course - Kiss?! Haha! Madness! Anywayz, maximum rock 'n' roll returns to a town near you, so we wanna see your asses shakin'! See y'all on the road; as always, we are thankful for your support!" See RIVAL SONS on tour at the following shows: May 29 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection May 30 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's May 31 - Detroit, MI - St. Andrew's Hall Jun. 02 - Rockford, IL - District Jun. 03 - Madison, WI - Frequency Jun. 04 - Minneapolis, MN - The Nether Bar Jun. 08 - Kivenlahti, Finland - Kivenlahti Rock Jun. 09 - Tampere, Finland - Pakkahuone Jun. 12 - Odense, Denmark - Posten Jun. 14 - Bergen, Norway - Bergenfest Jun. 15 - Oslo, Norway - Norwegian Woo Jun. 16 - Castle Donington, UK - Download Festival Jun. 17 - Udine, Italy - Villa Manin (w/ KISS) Jun. 18 - Milan, Italy - Forum (w/ KISS) Jun. 20 - Zurich, Switzerland - Hallenstadion (w/ KISS) Jun. 21 - Dresden, Germany - Beatpol Jun. 22 - Salzburg, Austria - Rockhouse Jun. 25 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche Jun. 27 - Norrk�ping, Sweden - Bravalla Festival Jun. 29 - St. Gallen, Switzerland - Open Air St. Gallen Jun. 30 - Heidelberg, Germany - Karlstorbahnhof Jul. 02 - Hengelo, Netherlands - Metropol Jul. 03 - Haarlem, Netherlands - Patronaat Jul. 05 - Arras, France - Main Square Festival Jul. 07 - Gierle, Belgium - Sjock Festival View the European tour flyer here. RIVAL SONS' new album, HEAD DOWN, is out now in Europe on CD and limited edition vinyl here and on iTunes. HEAD DOWN is also available now in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records Watch the official music video for "Until the Sun Comes" here: Download a new high-res band photo here. Get more RIVAL SONS news and info at: Official Site Facebook Twitter

Orphaned Land: : premieres new track, "Let The Truce Be Known," on Brave Words.com

Century Media Records — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:11:14 GMT

In anticipation of their upcoming release, Israel's ORPHANED LAND has premiered a new track, "Let The Truce Be Known," on Brave Words.com. Taken from the band's new 6th studio album, All Is One, which is due out June 24th in Europe and June 25th in North America via Century Media Records, "Let The Truce Be Known" can be heard here. To hear the previously released album track, "Our Own Messiah," click here . All Is One was mixed by Jens Bogren (KREATOR, AMON AMARTH, JAMES LABRIE, DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, OPETH) and was recorded in three different countries: Israel, Turkey and Sweden. Ironically, these countries are Jewish, Muslim and Christian respectively, which strengthens the ORPHANED LAND message of unity through music. Over 40 musicians were used to flesh out the sound of All Is One, including 25 choir singers and eight classical violin, viola and cello players from Turkey. All Is One track-listing: 1. All Is One 2. The Simple Man 3. Brother 4. Let The Truce Be Known 5. Through Fire And Water 6. Fail 7. Freedom 8. Shama'im 9. Ya Benaye 10. Our Own Messiah 11. Children ORPHANED LAND live 2013: 5.29 - Teatro Odisseia - Rio de Janeiro / Br 5.30 - Hangar 110 - Sao Paulo / Br 6.1 - Roca 'n' Roll festival - Varginha / Br 6.7 - C.C.Niza - Lima / Per 6.8 - Teatro Alianza Francesa - Medellin / Co 6.9 - TBA - Bogota / Co 8.9 - Brutal Assault Festival / Cze 8.10 - Artmania Festival - Sibu / Ro 8.16 - Summer Breeze Festival - / Ger 9.20 - Colmar - Le Grillen / Fr 9.21 - Lille - Le Splendid / Fr 9.22 - Tongeren - Sodom Klub / Be 9.24 - Aschaffenburg - Colossal / Ger 9.25 - B - Matrix / Ger 9.26 - Hamburg - Rock N Roll Warehouse / Ger 9.27 - Kobenhavn - Amager Bio Uniting The Powers Of Metal / Dk 9.28 - Gera - Sachsischer Bahnof / Ger 9.29 - Nuernberg - Hirsch / Ger 10.1 - Praha - Exit us / Cz 10.2 - Warsaw - Proxima club / Pl 10.3 - Krakow - Lizard King club / Pl 10.4 - Budapest - Club 202 / Hg 10.5 - Vienna - Reigen Club / At 10.6 - Bratislava - Randal Club / Sk 10.11 - Sofia - Mix Tape 5 / Bg 10.12 - Tessaloniki - Eight Ball Club / Gr 10.13 - Athen - Kyttaro Live / Gr 10.15 - Ankara - Jolly Joker Balans / Tk 10.16 - Istanbul - Kucukciftkik Park / Tk 10.18 - Belgrad - Dom Omladine / Srb 10.19 - Zagreb - TBA / Ct 10.20 - Maribor - Mc Pekarna Klub / Slov 10.23 - Milan - Rock N Roll Arena / It 10.24 - Prateln - Z7 / Ch 10.26 - Lyon - o Totem Rillieux Mjc / Fr 10.27 - Toulon - Le Vox / Fr 10.28 - Toulouse - Connexion Live / Fr 10.29 - Bilbao - Rock Star / Sp 10.31 - Porto - Hard Club / Pt 11.1 - Lisbon - Music Box / Pt 11.2 - Madrid - Ramdall / Sp 11.3 - Barcelona - Apolo 2 / Sp 11.4 - Montpellier - L'antirouille / Fr 11.6 - Nantes - Le Ferrailleur / Fr 11.7 - Paris - Divan Du Monde / Fr 11.8 - Zoetermeer - Boerderij / Nl 11.9 - Apeldoorn - Gigant / Nl 11.11 - Norwich - Waterfront / UK 11.12 - Bilston - Robin 2 / UK 11.13 - London - The Garage / UK 11.14 - Manchester - Sound Control / UK 11.15 - Dublin - The Pint / IRE ORPHANED LAND online: www.orphaned-land.com Facebook Youtube www.orphaned-disciples.org Myspace

Evile: : launches new track, "Head of the Demon," online

Century Media Records — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:48:03 GMT

British thrashers EVILE will release their new album, Skull, on May 27th in Europe via Earache Records and on June 11th in the USA 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 the new album track, "Head of the Demon," click the link below: The previously released album track, "Underworld," can be heard here. To pre-order Skull, please head over to CM Distro. 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: 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 EVILE online: Official Website Facebook Myspace Twitter Tumblr