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Voivod: : launches teaser trailer for "Target Earth" video

Century Media Records — Wed, 08 May 2013 09:54:30 GMT

Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have almost completed work on a video for the title track of their Century Media debut album, Target Earth. The video, created by Italian filmmaker and multimedia artist, Nicola Piovesan, will recreate in 3D Motion Graphics the visions and artwork of VOIVOD drummer, Away (Michel Langevin). To watch the teaser trailer for "Target Earth," please click the link below: For more information about Piovesan, please visit: Website Vimeo Channel Recorded at producer Pierre R�millard's Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away, who used color schemes from each one of the band's previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Th�riault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991's Angel Rat. It's also the first to feature guitarist Chewy (Daniel Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Piggy's (Denis D'Amour) riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn't sat down to write a record together since 2003's self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group's late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet. To purchase Target Earth, please visit iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for various album formats. Read on for a few reviews of VOIVOD's critically acclaimed Target Earth: "...the long-awaited proper follow-up to ['Nothingface']." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE "...the songs have enough complexity, heaviness, and clever arrangements to make 'Target Earth' the most riveting VOIVOD album in more than 20 years." -- OUTBURN MAGAZINE "'Target Earth' is an instant classic...a contender for Best Metal Album of 2013." -- METAL SUCKS.net "Thirty years in, these Canadian legends are still cranking out vital and ripping tracks..." -- BROOKLYN VEGAN.com "This is VOIVOD back to business with their best record since 1990's 'Nothingface.'" -- AOL NOISECREEP.com VOIVOD line-up: Michel Langevin (Away) - drums Denis B�langer (Snake) - vocals Jean-Yves Th�riault (Blacky) - bass Daniel Mongrain (Chewy) - guitar VOIVOD online: www.voivod.com www.facebook.com/Voivod www.irongang.com www.voivod.net www.myspace.com/voivod www.voivodfan.com

Voivod: : begins work on "Target Earth" video; video stills posted online

Century Media Records — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:59:52 GMT

Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have begun work on a video for the title track of their Century Media debut album, Target Earth. The video, created by Italian filmmaker and multimedia artist, Nicola Piovesan, will recreate in 3D Motion Graphics the visions and artwork of VOIVOD drummer, Away (Michel Langevin). You can check out stills from the work-in-progress video here: For more video stills, please visit the band's official Facebook page here. Nicola Piovesan (aka: chaosmonger) is an Italian filmmaker and multimedia artist living in Finland. He was born in April 1979 in Venice and moved to Bologna in 1999 where he graduated in Cinema in 2004. Piovesan started making videos in 2001, and they have been screened in about 70 festivals worldwide to-date, winning more than 30 awards. He has worked as a freelance since 2005, collaborating with various production houses and private clients to produce independent short films, documentaries, music videos, and much more. In 2008 he also started teaching Cinema in a high school in Como, which resulted in him moving to Milan. In the fall of 2011, Piovesan stopped teaching and moved to Helsinki, Finland where he currently lives, continuing his work as a filmmaker and visual artist. For more information about Piovesan, please visit: Website Vimeo channel Recorded at producer Pierre R�millard's Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away (Michel Langevin), who used color schemes from each one of the band's previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Th�riault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991's Angel Rat. It's also the first to feature guitarist Chewy (Daniel Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Piggy's (Denis D'Amour) riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn't sat down to write a record together since 2003's self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group's late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet. To purchase Target Earth, please visit iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for various album formats. Read on for a few reviews of VOIVOD's critically acclaimed Target Earth: "...the long-awaited proper follow-up to ['Nothingface']." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE "...the songs have enough complexity, heaviness, and clever arrangements to make 'Target Earth' the most riveting VOIVOD album in more than 20 years." -- OUTBURN MAGAZINE "'Target Earth' is an instant classic...a contender for Best Metal Album of 2013." -- METAL SUCKS.net "Thirty years in, these Canadian legends are still cranking out vital and ripping tracks..." -- BROOKLYN VEGAN.com "This is VOIVOD back to business with their best record since 1990's 'Nothingface.'" -- AOL NOISECREEP.com VOIVOD line-up: Michel Langevin (Away) - drums Denis B�langer (Snake) - vocals Jean-Yves Th�riault (Blacky) - bass Daniel Mongrain (Chewy) - guitar VOIVOD online: www.voivod.com www.facebook.com/Voivod www.irongang.com www.voivod.net www.myspace.com/voivod www.voivodfan.com

Voivod: : releases new album, 'Target Earth,' today in North America

Century Media Records — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:16:56 GMT

Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have now released their 13th studio album, Target Earth! To hear Target Earth in its entirety, please head over to Loudwire.com for the album stream. To purchase Target Earth, please visit iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for the album, plus a special bundle that includes the CD and an exclusive t-shirt. Recorded at producer Pierre R�millard's Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away (Michel Langevin), who used color schemes from each one of the band's previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Th�riault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991's Angel Rat. It's also the first to feature guitarist Chewy (Daniel Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Piggy's (Denis D'Amour) riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn't sat down to write a record together since 2003's self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group's late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet. Read on for a few reviews of VOIVOD's critically acclaimed Target Earth: "...the long-awaited proper follow-up to ['Nothingface']." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE (8/10) "...the songs have enough complexity, heaviness, and clever arrangements to make 'Target Earth' the most riveting VOIVOD album in more than 20 years." -- OUTBURN MAGAZINE (8/10) "'Target Earth' is an instant classic...a contender for Best Metal Album of 2013." -- METAL SUCKS.net "Thirty years in, these Canadian legends are still cranking out vital and ripping tracks..." -- BROOKLYN VEGAN.com "This is VOIVOD back to business with their best record since 1990's 'Nothingface.'" -- AOL NOISECREEP.com VOIVOD online: www.voivod.com www.facebook.com/Voivod www.irongang.com www.voivod.net www.myspace.com/voivod www.voivodfan.com

Voivod: : streams new album, 'Target Earth,' on Loudwire.com

Century Media Records — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:28:46 GMT
On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, Target Earth! To hear the album in its entirety, please head over to Loudwire.com for the album stream here. To pre-order Target Earth, please visit iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for the album, plus a special bundle that includes the CD and an exclusive t-shirt. Recorded at producer Pierre R�millard's Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away (Michel Langevin), who used color schemes from each one of the band's previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Th�riault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991's Angel Rat. It's also the first to feature guitarist Chewy (Daniel Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Piggy's (Denis D'Amour) riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn't sat down to write a record together since 2003's self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group's late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet. Read on for a few reviews of VOIVOD's critically acclaimed Target Earth: "...the long-awaited proper follow-up to ['Nothingface']." -- DECIBEL MAGAZINE (8/10) "...the songs have enough complexity, heaviness, and clever arrangements to make 'Target Earth' the most riveting VOIVOD album in more than 20 years." -- OUTBURN MAGAZINE (8/10) "'Target Earth' is an instant classic...a contender for Best Metal Album of 2013." -- METAL SUCKS.net "Thirty years in, these Canadian legends are still cranking out vital and ripping tracks..." -- BROOKLYN VEGAN.com "This is VOIVOD back to business with their best record since 1990's 'Nothingface.'" -- AOL NOISECREEP.com VOIVOD lineup Michel Langevin (Away) - drums Denis B�langer (Snake) - vocals Jean-Yves Th�riault (Blacky) - bass Daniel Mongrain (Chewy) - guitar VOIVOD online: www.voivod.com www.facebook.com/Voivod www.irongang.com www.voivod.net www.voivodfan.com

Voivod: : premieres new track, "Empathy for the Enemy," on Full Metal Jackie; new album, 'Target Earth,' now available for pre-order

Century Media Records — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:49:32 GMT
On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, Target Earth! The album's new single, "Empathy for the Enemy", will be premiered on Full Metal Jackie this weekend (12/14-12/16), so be sure to tune in. To find a rock station near you airing her show, please go to fullmetaljackieradio.com. For fans that can't wait until Target Earth's release, be sure to check out the tracks "Kluskap O Kom", "Target Earth", and "Mechanical Mind" for a further preview of the album! The official Target Earth EPK, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, plus an exclusive interview with Away (Michel Langevin) and Chewy (Daniel Mongrain) about the making of the album, can also be viewed below. Recorded at producer Pierre R�millard's Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away, who used color schemes from each one of the band's previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Th�riault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991's Angel Rat. It's also the first to feature guitarist Chewy, who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Denis D'Amour's riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn't sat down to write a record together since 2003's self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group's late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet. The official track-listing for Target Earth can be seen below. 1. Target Earth 2. Kluskap O'Kom 3. Empathy for the Enemy 4. Mechanical Mind 5. Warchaic 6. Resistance 7. Kaleidos 8. Corps �tranger 9. Artefact 10. Defiance To pre-order Target Earth, please head over to CM Distro for the album, plus a special bundle that includes the CD and an exclusive t-shirt. VOIVOD online:

Voivod: : premieres new track, "Kluskap O'Kom," on Brooklyn Vegan.com

Century Media Records — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 11:02:12 GMT
On January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD will release their 13th studio album, Target Earth! To hear a new track from the album, please head over to Brooklyn Vegan.com for the exclusive stream of "Kluskap O'Kom" here. For fans that can't wait until Target Earth's release, be sure to check out the tracks "Target Earth" and "Mechanical Mind" for a further preview of the album! The official Target Earth EPK, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, plus an exclusive interview with Away (Michel Langevin) and Chewy (Daniel Mongrain) about the making of the album, can also be viewed online here. Recorded at producer Pierre R�millard's Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM), Target Earth features artwork by drummer Away, who used color schemes from each one of the band's previous albums to make this new masterpiece. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Th�riault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991's Angel Rat. It's also the first to feature guitarist Chewy, who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Denis D'Amour's riffs, and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn't sat down to write a record together since 2003's self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group's late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet. The official track-listing for Target Earth can be seen below. 1. Target Earth 2. Kluskap O'Kom 3. Empathy for the Enemy 4. Mechanical Mind 5. Warchaic 6. Resistance 7. Kaleidos 8. Corps �tranger 9. Artefact 10. Defiance VOIVOD online: www.voivod.com www.facebook.com/Voivod www.irongang.com www.voivod.net www.myspace.com/voivod www.voivodfan.com

Voivod: : premieres new track, "Target Earth," on Metal Sucks.net

Century Media Records — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:19:28 GMT
Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have now premiered the title track from their upcoming 13th studio album, Target Earth, on Metal Sucks.net! To hear the track, click here. To hear the album's first single, "Mechanical Mind," please click here. Due out January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Target Earth was recorded at producer Pierre R�millard's Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM). The original art was once again drawn by drummer Away (Michel Langevin) and features color schemes from each one of the band's previous albums. The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Th�riault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991's Angel Rat. It's also the first to feature guitarist, Chewy (Dan Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Denis D'Amour's riffs and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn't sat down to write a record together since 2003's self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group's late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet. The official track-listing for Target Earth can be seen below. 1. Target Earth 2. Kluskap O'Kom 3. Empathy for the Enemy 4. Mechanical Mind 5. Warchaic 6. Resistance 7. Kaleidos 8. Corps �tranger 9. Artefact 10. Defiance The album will be available as a CD, gatefold double vinyl and a limited edition deluxe box set (details on that to be announced soon). VOIVOD online: www.voivod.com www.facebook.com/Voivod www.irongang.com www.voivod.net www.myspace.com/voivod www.voivodfan.com

Voivod: : premieres 'Target Earth' artwork, reveals album details

Century Media Records — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:40:56 GMT
Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have premiered the artwork for their 13th studio album, Target Earth, on the band's official Facebook page. The original art was once again drawn by drummer Away (Michel Langevin) and features color schemes from each one of the band's' previous albums. Due out January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America, Target Earth was recorded at producer Pierre R�millard's Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (PELICAN, NACHTMYSTIUM). The album will be available as a CD, gatefold double vinyl and a limited edition deluxe box set (details on that to be announced soon). The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Th�riault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991's Angel Rat. It's also the first to feature guitarist, Chewy (Dan Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Denis D'Amour's riffs and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn't sat down to write a record together since 2003's self-titled album. The end result harkens back to the group's late 80s output and after 30 years together as a band, one of their best yet. The official track-listing for Target Earth can be seen below. 1. Target Earth 2. Kluskap O'Kom 3. Empathy for the Enemy 4. Mechanical Mind 5. Warchaic 6. Resistance 7. Kaleidos 8. Corps �tranger 9. Artefact 10. Defiance To hear the album's first single, "Mechanical Mind," please click here. VOIVOD live 2012 10/26--La Riviera--Madrid, Spain **with ARCH ENEMY** 10/27--Razzmatazz 2--Barcelona, Spain **with ARCH ENEMY** 10/30--MILK Club--Moscow, Russia 10/31--Nosturi--Helsinki, Finland 11/17--Fox Theater--Oakland, CA **with NEUROSIS, YOB** VOIVOD online: www.voivod.com www.facebook.com/Voivod www.irongang.com www.voivod.net www.myspace.com/voivod www.voivodfan.com

Voivod: : releases "Mechanical Mind" digital single today in North America; announces US appearance this November

Century Media Records — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:49:32 GMT
Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have released the first single from their upcoming 13th studio album, Target Earth (due out January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America), today. "Mechanical Mind" is now available on all digital platforms; to download the track on iTunes, please click here. The "Mechanical Mind" 7" vinyl will be available exclusively at CM Distro soon (with the VOIVOD skull etching by the band's own drummer Away as the "b-side"). The 7" will be available in the following colors and quantities: 300 black 100 red 100 blue To hear "Mechanical Mind," please head over to Pitchfork.com for the track stream. VOIVOD has also announced their only US appearance this year: on November 17th, the band will support NEUROSIS in Oakland, CA at the Fox Theater. For more event information, please click here. To get the latest VOIVOD updates, be sure to download the band's new free app for mobile smart phones here: iPhone ' Android ' Blackberry Stay tuned for more news about Target Earth and VOIVOD coming soon! VOIVOD live 2012 10/11--Loppen--Copenhagen, Denmark **with UNKIND** 10/12--Betong--Oslo, Norway **with UNKIND** 10/13--Brew House--Gothenburg, Sweden **with UNKIND** 10/14--Hafenklang--Hamburg, Germany **with UNKIND** 10/16--Cassiopeia--Berlin, Germany **with UNKIND** 10/17--Progresja--Warsaw, Poland **with UNKIND** 10/18--HooDoo Club--Prague, Czech Republic **with UNKIND** 10/19--D�rer Kert--Budapest, Hungary **with UNKIND** 10/20--Bloom Club--Mezzago (Milan), Italy **with UNKIND** 10/21--Bad Bonn--D�dingen, Switzerland 10/22--Le Korigan--Luynes, France 10/23--Totem--Pamplona, Spain **with ARCH ENEMY** 10/24--Cine Teatro--Corroios, Portugal 10/25--Capitol--Santiago de Compostela, Spain **with ARCH ENEMY** 10/26--La Riviera--Madrid, Spain **with ARCH ENEMY** 10/27--Razzmatazz 2--Barcelona, Spain **with ARCH ENEMY** 10/30--MILK Club--Moscow, Russia 10/31--Nosturi--Helsinki, Finland 11/17--Fox Theater--Oakland, CA **with NEUROSIS, YOB** VOIVOD online: www.voivod.com www.facebook.com/Voivod www.irongang.com www.voivod.net www.myspace.com/voivod www.voivodfan.com

Voivod: : premieres new single, "Mechanical Mind," on Pitchfork.com

Century Media Records — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:53:06 GMT
In anticipation of their upcoming 13th studio album, Target Earth (due out January 21st in Europe and January 22nd in North America), Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD will be releasing the album's first single, "Mechanical Mind," as a digital download and as a 7" vinyl (with the VOIVOD skull etching by the band's own drummer Away as the "b-side") on October 8th in Europe and October 9th in North America. To hear "Mechanical Mind" and to get your first preview of Target Earth, please head over to Pitchfork.com for the exclusive track stream here. To get the latest VOIVOD updates, be sure to download the band's new free app for mobile smart phones here: iPhone ' Android ' Blackberry Stay tuned for more news about Target Earth and VOIVOD coming soon! VOIVOD online: www.voivod.com www.facebook.com/Voivod www.irongang.com www.voivod.net www.myspace.com/voivod www.voivodfan.com