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MINSK release album trailer for new album The Crash & The Draw

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The Crash & The Draw is the long-anticipated new full-length from Midwest sound exhibitionists, MINSK. Set to drop via Relapse Records this Spring, The Crash & The Draw follows the enigmatic collective's six-year hiatus and delivers eleven arresting movements that transcend far beyond the boundaries of post-metal, sludge and psychedelia.
 
Fade into the world of MINSK with The Crash & The Draw video trailer 
here on YouTube or here on Dailymotion
 
Recorded almost exclusively in The Prairie State, The Crash & The Draw was captured by the band alongside Sanford Parker (Twilight, Voivod, Eyehategod, Yob etc.) at Earth Analog in Tolono, mixed by Parker and MINSK at Hypercube in Chicago and mastered by Collin Jordan (Eyehategod, Indian, Wovenhand, Voivod etc.) at The Boiler Room in Chicago with additional vocal tracking by Scott Evans (Kowloon Walled City, Old Man Gloom, Floor etc.) at Antisleep Audio in Oakland, California and further tracking, editing, and mixing by Kevin Rendleman at Trash Rocket Audio and Aaron Austin at We Know Who You Are, both in Peoria. The record includes the striking cover creation of Orion Landau (Yob, Inter Arma, Red Fang etc.). 
 
Comments the band of their latest output: "We are so thrilled to be able to finally share this next chapter. Much time has passed. New lines have formed on faces and hands. And new faces have emerged. The spirit arose once again, and the call was answered, with every ounce of will, and care, and attention as was available. There is still much to be discovered. We thank you for your interest, for your attention. There is no currency as valuable."
 
 
The Crash & The Draw Track Listing:
 
1. To The Initiate
2. Within And Without
3. Onward Procession I. 
These Longest Of Days
4. Onward Procession II. The Soil Calls
5. Onward Procession III. The Blue Hour
6. Onward Procession IV. Return, The Heir
7. Conjunction
8. The Way Is Through
9. To You There Is No End
10. To The Garish Remembrance Of Failure
11. When The Walls Fell
 
The Crash & The Draw will be released via Relapse Records in North America on April 7th, 2015, April 3rd, 2015 in Germany, Benelux and Finland and April 6th, 2015 in the UK, Europe and rest of the world and will come available on CD, double LP and digitally. Preorder your copy today at here. For digital orders, go here.  
 
"If there's ever a decent remake of Dune, I look forward to MINSK soundtracking a sandworm attack." - Decibel
 

Euskal Assault 2015

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Primera edición de lo que será el Festival mas importante de Euskal Herria en 2015.

El cartel ya esta completo, a continuación teneis la distribución de las bandas:

Como llegar a Durango:

Durango está situada a unos 30 km de Bilbao, y a 70 km de San Sebastián/Donosti. El aeropuerto más cercano es el de Bilbao/Loiu, con línea de autobús al centro de la ciudad (A3247 Termibus). Hay líneas regulares de tren y autobús desde Bilbao y Donosti a Durango. Consultar horarios en los siguientes enlaces:

    TREN: www.euskotren.es
    AUTOBUS: www.bizkaia.net/bizkaibus desde Bilbao ||  www.pesa.net desde Donosti/San Sebastián

Para llegar en coche: Autopista Bilbao- Donosti/San Sebastián AP-8/ E-70, Salida 88
GPS

    Latitud    43.1716548  [43º 10’ 18”]
    Longitud   2.6321828  [ 2º 37´ 56”]

 

Entradas

BONO 2 DÍAS (13+14 MARZO): …. 60 €
ENTRADA 1 DIA 13 MARZO: …….. 35 €
ENTRADA 1 DIA 14 MARZO: …….. 35 €
¡¡¡¡Aforo limitado!!!! Sólo 666 bonos
Puntos de venta:

BILBAO: ELMETAL (Iturribide 42) || ARISE (Somera 31)
SAN SEBASTIAN: BAR MINUTO Y MEDIO (San Juan 13)
VITORIA: LIQUOR SHOP (Cuchilleria 42)
DURANGO: PLATERUENA  (Landako Hiribidea 4)
ONLINE: WWW.PLATERUENASARRERAK.EU (+ gastos distribución 1,20 €)

 

INFORMACION:

http://www.euskalassault.eu/

 

 

 

 

Azkena Rock Festival 2015

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La decimocuarta edición del Azkena Rock tendrá lugar el viernes 19 y sábado 20 de junio de 2015. Además, a mediodía del viernes y el sábado el Azkena Rock recuperará los conciertos gratuitos en la Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, que tan buena acogida tuvieron en las ediciones 2010, 2011 y 2012. Asimismo, el recinto de Mendizabala volverá a mantener el tercer escenario, como ya ocurriera en las ediciones 2011, 2012 y 2014.

Un festival temático que gira exclusivamente en torno al Rock en todas sus acepciones y que desde su primera edición en 2002 ha conseguido contar con algunas de las mayores estrellas internacionales del género como Iggy Pop, Deep Purple, The Black Crowes, Kiss, Pearl Jam...

El Azkena Rock Festival se celebra en las campas de Mendizabala, un espacio verde de 40.000 metros cuadrados que da cabida A 20.000 personas por día, y que se sitúa a 5 minutos del centro de la ciudad, Vitoria-Gasteiz.

¡¡OFERTA VIGENTE HASTA EL 25 DE FEBRERO!!
Bono de 2 días: 72€ + gastos (5€ adicionales para acceder a la zona de acampada)

Próximo precio: Del 26 de febrero hasta taquilla: Bono 2 días a 79€ + gastos y entrada de día a 52€ + gastos (5€ adicionales para zona de acampada)

First four NILE albums to see deluxe vinyl reissue

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US Death Metal legends NILE will see the deluxe reissuing of their first four full-lengths via Relapse Records this Spring as part of the label's ongoing 25th anniversary celebration. The albums Amongst The Catacombs of Nephren-Ka (1998), Black Seeds of Vengeance (2000), In Their Darkened Shrines (2002) and Annihilation of the Wicked (2005) have all been out-of-print on vinyl since their initial release, with the exception of Amongst the Catacombs..., which has been out of print for over seven years.
 
The deluxe reissues will each contain a digital download code of the full album and will be released on April 7th in North America, April 6th in UK/World, and April 3rd in Germany/Benelux/Finland. Pre-Orders, including exclusive colors are currently available via this location. A limited number of NILE sticker packs will be included with pre-orders for all four titles.  All four albums can be heard via Bandcamp here.  
 
A trailer showcasing all of the color options can be viewed on YouTube here or on Dailymotion here.

facebook.com/nilecatacombs
twitter.com/nilecatacombs
relapsealumni.bandcamp.com

THE MIDNIGHT GHOST TRAIN unveil new lyric video!

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THE MIDNIGHT GHOST TRAIN have premiered a new lyric video for the track “Twin Souls” off of their upcoming album Cold Was The Ground! Check it out and make sure to catch them live on their upcoming tour! And when you do see them live, be ready for a show with flowing beards and sweat dripping off the walls!

Cold Was The Ground available from March 2nd in the UK & 10th US/CAN on Napalm Records!

Find all upcoming European tour dates below!

THE MIDNIGHT GHOST TRAIN
/w Greenleaf*

24.02.15 DE - Regensburg / Alte Mälzerei*
25.02.15 AT - Vienna / Arena*
26.02.15 DE - Würzburg / Immerhin
27.02.15 DE - Siegen / Vortex*
28.02.15 CH - Winterthur / Gaswerk*
01.03.15 IT - Milano / Lo Fi*
05.03.15 DE - München / Feierwerk*
06.03.15 DE - Leipzig / Stahlfest*
07.03.15 DE - Lübeck / Treibsand*
09.03.15 DE - Hamburg / Hafenklang
11.03.15 DE - Frankfurt / Das Bett
13.03.15 DE - Esslingen / Hell over Esslingen
14.03.15 CH - Obernetfelden / Böröm Pöm Pöm
15.03.15 IT - Treviso / Il Principe in Bicicletta
16.03.15 IT - Prato / No Cage
18.03.15 AT - Innsbruck / PMK
19.03.15 DE - Jena / Kulturbahnhof
20.03.15 FR - Chambery / Le Brin De Zinc
22.03.15 FR - Paris / Glazart
24.03.15 DE - Dresden / Ost Pol
25.03.15 DE - Lichtenfels / Paunchy Cats
26.03.15 DE - Berlin / Dusttown Festival
27.03.15 DE - Mannheim / 7 er Club

19.06.15 FR - Clisson / Hellfest
27.06.15 FR - Bourlon / Rock IN Bourlon

 

For More Info Visit:
www.themidnightghosttrain.com
www.facebook.com/themidnightghosttrain
www.napalmrecords.com
www.facebook.com/napalmrecords

 

THE ANSWER release brand new lyric video for track "Long Live The Renegades"!

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THE ANSWER deliver their new album Raise A Little Hell (March, 9th in the UK & March, 17th US/CAN, Napalm Records) featuring larger-than-life riffs, unforgettable melodies and a return to their raw bluesy roots! Raise A Little Hell presents a collection of hard hitting anthems that point to the spirit of AC/DC and Thin Lizzy.

The Irish Rockers have now released a brand new lyric video for the track “Long Live The Renegades”! Get a first taste & be prepared for much more THE ANSWER to come!

 The band commented on the song:
"‘Long Live The Renegades’ is the opening track on our new album ‘Raise A Little Hell’. It’s a bit of a rocker and we tried a slightly different production technique on this track by keeping it very dry. The song is about just doing what you do best and having a bit of a bunker mentality. This is our fifth album and we’ve gone back to our earlier blues and roots style with what we think are harder rockin’ grooves. Hope you like it as much as we do!"

06.03.15 IRL - BELFAST / LIMELIGHT            
07.03.15 IRL - DUBLIN / WHELANS
09.03.15 UK - MANCHESTER / ACADEMY 3
10.03.15 UK - LEEDS / THE KEY CLUB
11.03.15 UK - YORK / FIBBERS
12.03.15 SCO - ABERDEEN / THE LEMON TREE
13.03.15 SCO - GLASGOW / THE GARAGE
14.03.15 UK - NEWCASTLE / RIVERSIDE
16.03.15 UK - GRIMSBY / YARDBIRDS
17.03.15 UK - LIVERPOOL / ARTS CLUB
18.03.15 UK - SOUTHEND / CHINNERY'S
19.03.15 UK - NOTTINGHAM / RESCUE ROOMS
20.03.15 UK - BIRMINGHAM / INSTITUTE
21.03.15 UK - SHEFFIELD / THE CORPORATION
23.03.15 UK - NORWICH / WATERFRONT
24.03.15 UK - BRISTOL / MOTION
25.03.15 UK - BRIGHTON / CONCORDE 2
26.03.15 UK - LONDON / O2 ACADEMY ISLINGTON
27.03.15 UK - EXETER / LEMON GROVE
28.03.15 UK - SOUTHAMPTON / 1865

09.04.15 FR Paris / Le Divan Du Monde
10.04.15 NL Leiden / Gebr De Nobel
11.04.15 NL Zwolle / Hedon
12.04.15 BE Hasselt / Muziekodroom
14.04.15 DE Berlin / Magnet
15.04.15 DE Hannover / Faust
16.04.15 DE Hamburg / Knust
17.04.15 DE Weinheim / Café Central
18.04.15 DE  Köln / Luxor
20.04.15 DE Wiesbaden / Kesselhaus
21.04.15 CH Zurich / Rote Fabrik
22.04.15 CH Soloturn / Kogmehl Raumbar
24.04.15 IT Milan / Legend Club
25.04.15 IT Pinarella Di Cervia / Rock Planet
26.04.15 DE München / Strom
27.04.15 AT Vienna / Chelsea

06.05.15 ES Valencia / El Loco
07.05.15 ES Madrid / Caracol
08.05.15 ES Bilbao / Kafe Antzokia
09.05.15 ES Vitoria / Helldorado

12.06.15 CH Greenfield Festival
13.06.15 AT Nova Rock Festival
20.06.15 FR Hellfest Festival
30.07.15 DE Wacken Festival


For More Info Visit:
www.theanswer.ie
www.facebook.com/theanswerrock
www.napalmrecords.com
www.facebook.com/napalmrecords

 

HEIDEVOLK – Premiere Video For “Winter Woede”!

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The Veluwe – which are mythical and utterly beautiful woodlands in the Netherlands – serve as the setting for HEIDEVOLK`s fifth album, titled Velua. The Pagan Folk metallers craft songs with anthemic folk parts, clean vocals and gritty metallic moments. This provides the perfect soundtrack for the listener`s journey to the sylvan halls of Velua. The album will be released March 30th in the UK & April 7th in US/CAN!

Get lost with this video premiere for the track “Winter Woede”!

Paganfest
/w Wintersun, Turisas

19.03.2015 DE - Ludwigsburg
20.03.2015 DE - Leipzig
21.03.2015 DE - Oberhausen
22.03.2015 NL - Tilburg
23.03.2015 DE - Hamburg
24.03.2015 CZ - Pratteln
25.03.2015 DE - Saarbrücken
26.03.2015 DE - Frankfurt
27.03.2015 DE - Munich
28.03.2015 AT - Vienna
29.03.2015 DE - Berlin

06.06.2015 CZ - Plzen / Metalfest Open Air Czechia
12.06.2015 DE - Kursdorf / Brann Open Air
13.06. - 15.06.2015 DE - Dinkelsbühl / Summerbreeze Festival

 

For More Info Visit:
www.heidevolk.com
www.facebook.com/heidevolkofficial
www.napalmrecords.com
www.facebook.com/napalmrecords

ROYAL THUNDER premiere first new music from Crooked Doors with new song “Forget You"

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Royal Thunder offer a first listen to music from the Atlanta-based outfit’s sophomore album, Crooked Doors (April 6th in UK/Europe/World, April 3rd in Benelux/GSA/Finland and April 7th in the US), with the song “Forget You,” which is streaming via Soundcloud here.
 
“We are very excited to have the song "Forget You” be the first song premiered off our new album Crooked Doors", said Royal Thunder guitar player and co-founder Josh Weaver. “It makes sense for us to premiere "Forget You” first, as it was one of the first songs we wrote and played out live after or last album, CVI. Thank you to everyone who has showed us love and support and made this album possible! Enjoy!”
 
The band have confirmed their first tour dates in support of Crooked Doors, with the band joining Halestorm for brief run in the US in June.
 
Pre-orders for the album are available now with the music available on CD/2xLP/Digital via Relapse.com. Digital pre-orders include an instant download of “Forget You.”
 
 
Crooked Doors track list:
 
Time Machine
Forget You
Wake Up
Floor
The Line
Forgive Me, Karma
Glow
Ear On The Fool
One Day
The Bear I
The Bear II
 
Royal Thunder is Mlny Parsonz, Josh Weaver, Evan Diprima and Will Fiore. Royal Thunder began work on the album in early 2014, returning to work at the Aria Recording Studio where they recorded the band’s critically lauded debut, CVI. Pitchfork described singer Mlny Parsonz as “a blues-rock banshee of a woman, equal parts riot grrl and gospel diva” while Spin said she “commands a bluesy mix of Led Zep and Sleater-Kinney.” Rolling Stone’s David Fricke said Weaver’s playing has “the meaty, base elements of early-Seventies British blues.” 
 

TAU CROSS (w/ members of Amebix and Voivod) sign to Relapse Records

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Relapse Records announced the signing of international punk/metal supergroup TAU CROSS. Comprised of a pedigree of musicians including Amebix vocalist/bassist Rob 'The Baron' Miller, Voivod drummer Michel 'Away' Langevin, Misery guitarist Jon Misery and War//Plague guitarist Andy Lefton, TAU CROSS formed in 2013 and recorded their debut album over several months in 2014 throughout three different countries.  The record is slated for a late Spring release via Relapse.

Rob Miller commented on the project saying "The music that evolved over this time is difficult to categorize, as there is clearly a lot of Amebix in the songwriting as well as some elements of gothic, Joy Division, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Industrial and hard fucking old-school punk rock.  This is an entirely original work that is the organic fusion of four unique people. We decided to let the songs form themselves around the original demos and allow people to bring themselves into the mix, to allow the bark to grow around the tree. We are all very proud of what we have achieved in this short time and looking forward to working together again as soon as time allows."

Miller also talked about the band playing live and signing to Relapse: "Tau Cross will be playing live over the coming year, we hope to Tour in the US and Europe, it is still early days but I feel this is going to be an intense live experience. We were introduced to Relapse through a mutual friend, Brad Boatright at Audioseige Mastering, and were delighted that they stepped up and took this under their wing straight away, we look forward to working with them in the future."

Stay tuned for more news, music and info on TAU CROSS in the coming weeks.  

TAU CROSS:

Rob ‘The Baron’ Miller - Bass and Vocals (Amebix)
Michel ‘Away’ Langevin - Drums (Voivod)
Andy Lefton - Guitar (War/Plague)
Jon Misery - Guitar (Misery)
    

 

TORCHE "Restarter" (Por Txema Garay)

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Los aficionado al stoner están de enhorabuena con el regreso de los Americanos. Desde el pasado año, nos han ido presentando progresivamente las diferentes vertientes por las que transcurre su nueva creación. En formato single mantenían puntualmente actualizados a sus seguidores por medio de temas como “Minions” presentada ya el año anterior, y las más recientes “Annhilation Affair”, “Bishop in Arms”, “Loose Men” y  “Undone”. Apreciábamos pronto la complejidad musical y diversidad, de la que hacen gala los de Miami. Como ellos mismos se suelen definir se mueven entre los cauces del “Stoner rock” y el “Sludge rock” subgéneros ambos que se nutren asimismo de otros géneros  que aportan por tanto esa riqueza musical de la que presumen.

La banda continúa en su línea atronando con pesados ritmos de bajo combinados magistralmente con sus poderosos riffs y voces melódicas, que están presentes en todo el plástico y consiguen crear una atmósfera única y envolvente, atrapando rápidamente al oyente.  Una perita en dulce sin duda para esos puristas que buscan ese plus en la interpretación de los músicos que ejecutan las piezas con sobrada maestría y virtuosismo.

Un nuevo paso evolutivo en la trayectoria de los americanos que a buen seguro, servirá para establecerse un poco más y coger caché dentro del terreno por el que se desplazan.

Relapse Records

Restarter track list:

1. Annihilation Affair
2. Bishop in Arms
3. Minions
4. Loose Men
5. Undone
6. Blasted
7. No Servants
8. Believe It
9. Barrier Hammer
10. Restarter

The cover art for Restarter was done by Santos (Kylesa, High On Fire).

 

Por: Txema Garay