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Witchery: post new video for "Conqueror's Return"

Century Media Records — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:20:14 GMT

We guess everybody has seen the Witchkrieg video featuring Kerry King (www.youtube.com/watch?v=z88mSch_fwc) and already joined the Witch Troops. Now it's time for Conqueror's Return! Witchmaster Jensen reports: "Here's a merry video clip of us playing Metaltown, Gothenburg earlier this summer. First Witchery gig in 7 or 8 years, and naturally the first gig with this line up. So I guess the title of the song (Conqueror's Return) is more than appropriate here! Anders Bj�rler shot and edited the video by the way... Good man, that Anders fella!" Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVGYFwjZ9TE "Conqueror's Return" appears on WITCHERY's new album "Witchkrieg" that was released by Century Media Records June 21st, 2010 in Europe and June 29th, 2010 in North America. The satanic supergroup features Jensen (The Haunted), Sharlee D'Angelo (Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars), Rickard Rimf�lt (S�ance), Martin Axe (Opeth, Bloodbath) and new vocalist Legion (ex-Marduk, ex-Devian), and you will get on top the best metal guitar gods as guest stars: Kerry King, Hank Sherman (Mercyful Fate, Demonica), Andy La Rocque (King Diamond), Jim Durkin (Dark Angel), Gary Holt and Lee Altus (Exodus). "This is thrilling, balls-out stuff; perfectly paced and executed, and bursting at the seams with memorable riffs, hooks and moments of leering intensity!" Metal Hammer UK, 8 of 10 points "A rip-roaring slap of thrashy speed metal mayhem. Erik 'Legion' Hagstedt's arrival to replace Tony 'Toxine' Kampner on vocal duties has done the five-piece no harm at all, as his gravely, throaty delivery gives tongue-in-cheek anthems like 'Conqueror's Return' and the ridiculously named 'From Dead To Worse' a nice bit of grit to offset the subtler rock'n'roll elements that have been a mainstay of the band since their 1998 debut." Terrorizer UK 8 of 10 points "True to form, Witchkrieg is a full-on, all-out assault as relentless in its brutality as it is coldly efficient and ruthlessly concise. At times tipping over into borderline death metal territory, this is thrash dealt out with surgical precision only Slayer achieved in the genre's 80s heyday." Decibel US, 8 of 10 points "Beyond the excellence of the writing, 'Witchkrieg' recaptures the spirit of those early albums, albeit with a better production. It's nasty, nefarious, and ferociously thrashing. At the end of the day, that's what WITCHERY is all about. This is mandatory." Blabbermouth.net (8,5 of 10 points, User rating 8,2 of 10) "A blistering blitzkrieg of blastbeats, bellowing, and beatdowns, it's hard to deny that this is some damn fine death metal." Outburn US, 8 of 10 points "With ex-Marduk vocalist Legion taking over the mic, tracks like 'Conqueror's Return' show us just how brutal Witchery have become, eschewing their thrashy past and going for a full on death/black metal assault." Big Cheese UK, 4 of 5 points WITCHERY online: www.myspace.com/witcherytheband www.facebook.com/officialwitchery

Terror: new album "Keepers Of The Faith" OUT NOW!

Century Media Records — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:39:32 GMT

Los Angeles hardcore masters TERROR have triumphantly returned with their stunning new album "Keepers Of The Faith", which is now available in stores all across Europe (US street date is September 14th, 2010). The album is available as Ltd. Edition CD Digipak incl. two bonus tracks as well as standard jewel case CD and Digital Download. Already hailed as the band's most vicious and intense effort, "Keepers Of The Faith" is destined to set the hardcore community ablaze with a prime example for maximum dedication and conviction. Feel free to check out snippets of "Keepers Of Faith" here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM4cHR8Mzzs Also, don't miss your chance to win exclusive TERROR prizes! All you have to do is join our competition in cooperation with REELL Denim and IMPERIAL Merch. Just head over to www.centurymedia.com/specials/terror! Known as a fantastic live band, TERROR will be presenting their new songs live by headlining the renowned HELL ON EARTH TOUR 2010 kicking off September 17th, 2010. Be there, join the pit and keep the spirit of real hardcore alive! HELL ON EARTH TOUR 2010 TERROR Every Time I Die All Shall Perish The Acacia Strain Down To Nothing Thick As Blood 17.09. Jena - F-Haus (Germany) 18.09. K�ln - Essigfabrik (Germany) 19.09. Reading - Sub 89 (Great Britain) 20.09. Norwich - Waterfront (UK) 21.09. Newport - Six Feet Under (UK) 22.09. Plymouth - White Rabbit (UK) 23.09. Manchester - Moho Live (UK) 24.09. Sheffield - Corporation (UK) 25.09. London - Islington O2 Academy (UK) 26.09. Antwerpen - Hof Ter Lo (Belgium) 27.09. Paris - Glazart (France) 28.09. Dordrecht - Bibelot (Belgium) 29.09. Frankfurt a.M. - Batschkapp (Germany) 30.09. Klagenfurt - Volxhaus (Austria) 01.10. M�nchen - Werk (Germany) 02.10. Pinarella Di Cervia (Ravenna) - Rock Planet (Italy) 03.10. Solothurn - Kofmehl (Switzerland) 04.10. Hannover - Faust (Germany) 05.10. Gothenburg - Musikens Hus (Sweden) 06.10. M�nster - Sputnikhalle (Germany) 07.10. Hamburg - Markthalle (Germany) 08.10. Saarbr�cken - Garage (Germany) 09.10. Schweinfurt - Alter Stadtbahnhof (Germany) 10.10. Zaandam - De Kade (Netherlands) 11.10. Lindau - Club Vaudeville (Germany) 12.10. Stuttgart - LKA (Germany) 13.10. Wien - Arena (Austria) 14.10. Prague - Abaton (Czech Republic) 15.10. Leipzig - Werk (Germany) 16.10. Berlin - SO 36 (Germany) 17.10. Amneville - Tat The Beast (France) www.hellonearthtour.de www.myspace.com/hellonearthtour www.mad-tourbooking.de Press on "Keepers Of The Faith": "TERROR aren't just a band, they are an institution." METAL HAMMER ".a sterling example of what metallic hardcore should be like in 2010." TERRORIZER ".hits like "You're Caught", the heavy title-track or the new hardcore anthem "The New Blood" present TERROR as a massive stronghold stirring up the scene with a clenched fist and tons of passion." ROCK HARD TERROR online: www.myspace.com/terror

Asphyx: "Live Death Doom" DVD/Live-Album OUT NOW! Live video-clip version of "Death The Brutal Way" launched online; Full tracklist and release formats revealed!

Century Media Records — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:16:32 GMT

Dutch Doom Death Metal legends ASPHYX are back with another extremely energetic sign of life after their bonecrushing and highly acclaimed "Death.The Brutal Way" studio album comeback from 2009. "Live Death Doom" represents not only the band's first official DVD release, but it will also be available as 2CD and Digital Download audio-release, actually marking ASPHYX's first-ever official live album in their 20+ years of (diabolical) existence! ASPHYX drummer Bob Bagchus comments on the release as follows: "Here it is...the first official live album ever for ASPHYX! And a 100% real one! This amazing show in the Turock in Essen (Germany) was initially filmed just in case something could be used for a video-clip or whatever, but this show was so awesome, wild, intense and with such a great atmosphere in the end that we thought "what the hell...let's do a whole DVD/live album of this brutal show!". So for everyone who's into true Doom/Death Metal, check out the "Death The Brutal Way" live track taken from the "Live Death Doom" release to transport that brutal atmosphere into your living room and to raise the dead!" The live version of the song "Death The Brutal Way" from the DVD's main show at Turock in Essen / Germany has been launched online now for you to feel the power unleashed at this very special show. Check it out here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccKs8NGlVYA "Live Death Doom" is available as strictly limited deluxe DVD+2CD Digipak set with slipcase packaging (to be seen on top of this newspiece!) and also separately as jewel-case DVD and as jewel-case 2CD formats. Here is the exact tracklisting of the release: ASPHYX - "Live Death Doom" DVD (225:44) Tracklisting: * LIVE: Essen / Germany @ Turock. July 4th, 2009 (116:26): 1. Intro / Quest For Absurdity (0:52) 2. Vermin (4:39) 3. Scorbutics (5:40) 4. MS Bismarck (5:56) 5. Bloodswamp (5:10) 6. Death The Brutal Way (5:05) 7. The Sickening Dwell (5:53) 8. Asphyx II (They Died As They Marched) (7:24) 9. Abomination Echoes (4:07) 10. Eisenbahnm�rser (6:26) 11. The Krusher (7:07) 12. Riflegun Redeemer (6:20) 13. Asphyx (Forgotten War) (9:59) 14. Wasteland Of Terror (3:25) 15. The Rack (12:21) 16. Cape Horn (7:56) 17. Last One On Earth (8:37) 18. Rite Of Shades (4:16) 19. Pages In Blood (5:13) * DEATH: Hordes Of Disgust - Documentary (61:33) * DOOM: Bonus Material (47:45) ASPHYX - "Live Death Doom" 2CD (109:12) Tracklisting: CD1 (58:04): 1. Vermin (4:59) 2. Scorbutics (5:34) 3. MS Bismarck (5:48) 4. Bloodswamp (4:52) 5. Death The Brutal Way (4:26) 6. The Sickening Dwell (5:51) 7. Asphyx II (They Died As They Marched) (6:20) 8. Abomination Echoes (3:24) 9. Eisenbahnm�rser (5:25) 10. The Krusher (6:40) 11. Riflegun Redeemer (5:01) CD2 (51:08): 1. Asphyx (Forgotten War) (7:30) 2. Wasteland Of Terror (3:08) 3. The Rack (11:16) 4. Cape Horn (7:57) 5. Last One On Earth (7:17) 6. Rite Of Shades (3:17) 7. Pages In Blood (5:55) 8. Diabolical Existence (4:44) * * Audio bonus track not available on DVD version! The "Live Death Doom" DVD features an intense +2 hours main live-show recorded at the completely sold out Turock venue in Essen / Germany on July 4th, 2009 as well as an in-depth +1 hour historical band documentary and tons of krushing additional bonus live material from festivals like Hammer Of Doom, With Full Force, Maryland Deathfest and much more. The total DVD playing time is approximately 225 minutes. The main live show's audio (which equals the CD format content) was mixed and mastered by producer Dan Swan� (Bloodbath, Edge Of Sanity, etc.), who had previously taken care of the sonic brilliance for the "Death.The Brutal Way" album. The glorious old school artwork for "Live Death Doom" was created by Axel Hermann, who had previously been responsible for the artworks of band's classic releases from the 90's. A teaser band-message can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlUu63w5PRY Upcoming ASPHYX live shows in 2010: 04. September Century Media Yardsale, Dortmund / Germany (Special guest: Eric Daniels) 01. October Way Of Darkness Festival, Lichtenfels / Germany 23. October Metal Massacre X @ Rockfabrik, Ludwigsburg / Germany 27. November Headbanging Enschede - Atak, Enschede / The Netherlands In related news, ASPHYX have recently also released a massive deluxe 7" boxset with early and rare recordings dubbed "Abomination Echoes", to be ordered via www.cmdistro.com More news and details about the band's upcoming activities can be found here: www.asphyx.nl www.myspace.com/officialasphyx www.facebook.com/officialasphyx

Daath: announce release date of new full length album, post new webisodes

Century Media Records — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:39:52 GMT

Extreme metal at its very best, plain and simple, is what the Atlanta based quintet DAATH delivers. Currently the group is more determined, energized, and focused than ever before and is continuing to expand upon their unique, uncompromising and dynamic sound. For those previously uninitiated, feel free to head over to www.myspace.com/daath to see what they are all about. The group's highly anticipated third full-length is set for an October 18th release in Europe. Metal Mark from Skulls N Bones recently spent some time in the studio with the band and compiled a video series documenting the recording process, so click on the links below now to check out the first two installments: Pt. 1: www.skullsnbones.com/video/daath-studio-report-the-new Pt. 2: www.skullsnbones.com/video/daath-studio-report-vocals Eyal Levi (guitars) states: "It's hard to write about your own music so I'm going to keep this quick. DAATH has a new record coming out this October. This is the most unrestrained and over the top collection of songs we've ever captured. We went in with the intent of creating a freak show of a record and we achieved it. People looking for a wrecking ball of an album will be happy. People looking for an album they'll still hear new things in one year down the road will be happy. People going in with any preconceived notions of who we are and what we sound like are in for a surprise." Sean Z. (vocals) further states: "This album will definitely be the most real thing this band has put out to date. It's on a level everyone can relate to. The lyrics have taken a brand new direction and the music compliments the insanity creating a fucking masterpiece of a way different kind." Visit DAATH Online: www.myspace.com/daath twitter.com/daathofficial www.facebook.com/pages/DAATH-OFFICIAL/239469018501 youtube.com/daathmusic

Architects (UK): exclusive premier of their new single "Day In Day Out" on BBC Radio 1 Rock Show and announce new album title

Century Media Records — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:12:12 GMT

BBC Radio 1's prestigious Rock Show, hosted by Daniel P Carter will be exclusively premiering the brand new single from Architects entitled "Day In Day Out" on Monday 30th August from midnight to 2 AM. Don't fret if you can't stay up that late or aren't based in the UK you can still hear the new single & show online for the following week at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006wq4s The digital single "Day In Day Out" due to be released on 27th September via all digital platforms will be the first single to be taken from the band's eagerly awaited new, Steve Evetts (Dillinger Escape Plan) produced, album "The Here And Now" which is due to hit the shelves in early 2011 Architects singer Sam Carter comments on the new release "'Day In Day Out' is going to be our first single & will also be the opening track and the perfect introduction to our new album. Lyrically it touches on a running theme through the album which is basically our lives and the way we lead them. We spend a lot of time away from home to do what we do and it doesn't always feel like it's worth it. The song is questioning what we do, but it is also very positive and is about keeping your head up even when things aren't going your way. Parts of our new record will definitely surprise some people, but I think this song has more familiar aspects of Hollow Crown whilst still showing glimpses of where we've taken our song writing on the new record." ARCHITECTS will embark on more touring just a few days after the release of "Day In Day Out", first will be their UK headlining tour with Norma Jean and labelmates DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL which will be followed by another North American run alongside Atreyu, Bless The Fall, Chiodos and Endless Hallway. Soon after they will head back to Australia, so please visit www.myspace.com/architectsuk to view their complete touring itinerary. UK w/ Devil Sold His Soul, Norma Jean, Lower Than Atlantis sponsored by Rock Sound, Fender 30.09.2010 Leeds - Cockpit 01.10.2010 Birmingham - O2 Academy 2 02.10.2010 Manchester - Club Academy 03.10.2010 Glasgow - Garage 04.10.2010 Newcastle - O2 Academy 2 06.10.2010 Nottingham - Rescue Rooms 07.10.2010 Norwich - Waterfront 08.10.2010 London - Koko 09.10.2010 Bristol - O2 Academy Headlining Ireland: 15.10.2010 (IRE) Cork - Cyprus Avenue 16.10.2010 (IRE) Dublin - Academy 2 17.10.2010 (IRE) Belfast - The Limelight North America w/ Atreyu, Bless The Fall, Chiodos, Endless Hallway 20.10.2010 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 21.10.2010 San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom 22.10.2010 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 23.10.2010 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 25.10.2010 Seattle, WA @ Showbox At The Market 26.10.2010 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory 27.10.2010 Calgary, AB @ Macewan Hall 28.10.2010 Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Event Center 29.10.2010 Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon 30.10.2010 Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Center 02.11.2010 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Theatre 03.11.2010 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis 04.11.2010 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre 05.11.2010 Allentown, PA @Crocodile Rock 06.11.2010 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom 08.11.2010 Norfolk, VA @ The Norva 09.11.2010 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small's Theatre 10.11.2010 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar 12.11.2010 Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues 13.11.2010 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade 14.11.2010 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution 15.11.2010 Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor 17.11.2010 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall 18.11.2010 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 19.11.2010 Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze 20.11.2010 Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club 21.11.2010 Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre 23.11.2010 San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live 24.11.2010 Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom 26.11.2010 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre 27.11.2010 West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues Visit ARCHITECTS online: www.myspace.com/architectsuk www.facebook.com/architectsuk

Architects (UK): headlining UK, UK tour edition, touring North America with Atreyu

Century Media Records — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:17:12 GMT

Since their formation in late 2004, Brighton, England quintet ARCHITECTS have been on a continual ascendancy from the depths of the UK's metal and hardcore underground to leaders of the scene. The band made a huge splash in North America this past summer as part of the highly successful "Cool Tour," which featured As I Lay Dying, Underoath and Between the Buried and Me. The group immediately followed that tour up with a lengthy Canadian co-headlining run with The Holly Springs Disaster, which was also a huge success. ARCHITECTS will capitalize on this momentum this fall as they make their much anticipated return to the US alongside Atreyu, Bless The Fall, Chiodos and Endless Hallway. This massive, must see touring package kicks off on Oct. 20th and runs through November 27th, so be sure to visit www.myspace.com/architectsuk or see below to view their complete touring itinerary. ARCHITECTS recently wrapped up the recording process for their new album with renowned producer Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan) and look for that to be released early next year. In the meantime, a special touredition of "Hollow Crown" is available in their native UK around their upcoming tour with the legendary Norma Jean as well as their labelmates DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL. The special tour edition comes shrink-wrapped with a full Bonus-DVD that includes a 24min. documentary (filmed and edited by the band), "Early Grave" and "Follow The Water" video-clips, "Hollow Crown" remix by the band and an animated photo-gallery. Be sure to pick it up while they are available as these are sure to go fast. w/ Devil Sold His Soul, Norma Jean, Lower Than Atlantis sponsored by Rock Sound, Fender 30.09.2010 Leeds - Cockpit 01.10.2010 Birmingham - O2 Academy 2 02.10.2010 Manchester - Club Academy 03.10.2010 Glasgow - Garage 04.10.2010 Newcastle - O2 Academy 2 06.10.2010 Nottingham - Rescue Rooms 07.10.2010 Norwich - Waterfront 08.10.2010 London - Koko 09.10.2010 Bristol - O2 Academy w/ Atreyu, Bless The Fall, Chiodos, Endless Hallway 20.10.2010.2010 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 21.10.2010 San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom 22.10.2010 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater 23.10.2010 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 25.10.2010 Seattle, WA @ Showbox At The Market 26.10.2010 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory 27.10.2010 Calgary, AB @ Macewan Hall 28.10.2010 Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Event Center 29.10.2010 Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon 30.10.2010 Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Center 02.11.2010 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Theatre 03.11.2010 Montreal, QC @ Metropolis 04.11.2010 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre 05.11.2010 Allentown, PA @Crocodile Rock 06.11.2010 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom 08.11.2010 Norfolk, VA @ The Norva 09.11.2010 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small's Theatre 10.11.2010 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar 12.11.2010 Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues 13.11.2010 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade 14.11.2010 Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution 15.11.2010 Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor 17.11.2010 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall 18.11.2010 Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 19.11.2010 Minneapolis, MN @ The Cabooze 20.11.2010 Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club 21.11.2010 Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre 23.11.2010 San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live 24.11.2010 Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom 26.11.2010 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre 27.11.2010 West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues Visit ARCHITECTS online: www.myspace.com/architectsuk www.facebook.com/architectsuk

Firewind: Release New Digital Single "World On Fire"; Post Audio Snippet On Their MySpace!

Century Media Records — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:43:53 GMT

The Greek melodic metal phenomenon FIREWIND, led by the young guitar sensation Gus G. (also playing with Ozzy Osbourne) has returned with the scathing new album effort "Days Of Defiance", which is easily their defining moment. The much anticipated disc is set for an October 25th, 2010 European release (Oct. 26th in North America) and it's a truly ambitious and dynamic opus featuring some of the most brilliant guitar playing the genre has seen in many years. The "World On Fire" single is now available for purchase on all relevant digital platforms, so head out to purchase this amazing song to get a taster of the upcoming FIREWIND album! Here are the exact release dates of the single per country in Europe: GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND: Friday, August 20, 2010. UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / NORWAY / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, August 23, 2010. SPAIN / ITALY: Tuesday, August 24, 2010. SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, August 25, 2010. An audio snippet of the track can be heard now at www.myspace.com/firewind Click on the link below to view a new trailer featuring a clip of the new "World On Fire" video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDV3-svl4lg On related news, FIREWIND have been confirmed as support act for The Scorpions on their upcoming visit of Athens, Greece: The Scorpions + Firewind: October 6th, 2010 - Peace & Friendship Stadium, Athens, Greece Be sure to stay tuned to the band's MySpace page in the coming weeks for the new album's cover art and track listing. FIREWIND online: www.firewind.gr www.myspace.com/firewind

Warbringer: European tour and interview online!

Century Media Records — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:41:30 GMT

Cali thrashers WARBRINGER are back with a bang to destroy Europe's stages once again in August and September. They will kick off their Euro trip at the SUMMER BREEZE OPEN AIR on Saturday, August 21st before hitting the road with Skeletonwitch and their label mates Spanish thrash hopefuls Angelus Apatrida. Please see below for the exact dates! With only two full-lengths, WARBRINGER successfully established themselves as the leaders of a new generation of thrash metal acts and gathered a huge fan base by constantly touring Europe, Asia and the USA. While being on the road, the band has already started writing new material for their third album, which is expected to surface in 2011. Check out the following interview by Barebones Radio US for an extensive update on what's going on in the WARBRINGER camp lately: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8HEdjIGBbM&feature=player_embedded ! WARBRINGER @ Festivals 2010: 21.08.10 Germany Dinkelsbuehl @ Summer Breeze Open Air SKELETONWITCH, WARBRINGER, ANGELUS APATRIDA "EUROPEAN BANGOVER 2010" Presented by Rock Hard (D), Fuze Magazine (D) and Metal.de (D) 29/08/2010 Germany, Saarbr�cken @ Garage 30/08/2010 Switzerland, Luzern @ Schuur 31/08/2010 Austria, Salzburg @ Rockhouse 01/09/2010 Slovenia, Ljubljana @ Orto Bar 02/09/2010 Austria, Vienna @ Arena 03/09/2010 Germany, Bischofswerda @ Eastclub 04/09/2010 Germany, M�nchen @ Feierwerk 05/09/2010 Czech Rep, Prague @ Exit Chemlnice 06/09/2010 Germany, Berlin @ Magnet 07/09/2010 Denmark, Copenhagen @ The Rock 08/09/2010 Germany, Hamburg @ Hafenklang 09/09/2010 Belgium, Antwerpen @ Trix 10/09/2010 Germany, Essen @ Turock Fest 11/09/2010 UK, Birmingham @ O2 Academy 12/09/2010 UK, Colchester @ Arts Centre 13/09/2010 UK, Bristol @ The Croft 14/09/2010 UK, Glasgow @ Ivory Blacks 15/09/2010 UK, Newcastle upon Tyne @ O2 Academy 16/09/2010 UK, London @ Underworld 17/09/2010 UK, Plymouth @ White Rabbit 18/09/2010 Netherlands, Tilburg @ Extase, Incubate Festival www.avocado-booking.com www.myspace.com/avocadobooking WARBRINGER online: www.myspace.com/warbringer

Dark Tranquillity: WHERE DEATH IS MOST ALIVE TOUR 2010 - And the winners are...

Century Media Records — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:11:36 GMT

The final voting round for the local support contest for the upcoming DARK TRANQUILLITY "WHERE DEATH IS MOST ALIVE TOUR 2010" came to an end. Close to 600 bands from all over Europe submitted to the contest and Century Media picked the 158 best to take part of the voting. Jens Prueter, Head Of A&R Century Media Records Europe: "I know it's a clich� that a record label A&R will never listen to any demo bands are sending in. But me and my college Dario Dumancic listened to ALL 600 bands!!! Why we picked only 158? Because not every band seemed to be ready to play in front of Dark Tranquillity's fans because these fans bought a ticket for the shows and deserve a certain quality. And most other bands were too far away from playing anything to close to Death Metal. Where Death Is Most Alive? Everywhere! It was great to see again how vivid our scene is and what a great amount of great bands is out there from far north Iceland to the southern shores of Spain - just everywhere. Unfortunately only one band per show could win, but we want to thank all bands for taking part and we want to wish all of them good luck for the future - you deserve it! And we want to thank the close to 50.000 metalheads who took the time, listened to the bands and voted for them! We know that there has been some criticism about the technical side of the voting process and that some bands might plaid unfair to generate more votes. We promise to come up with a more fair and saver online voting system next time. But we hope you will enjoy your favourite bands on the tour with Dark Tranquillity and Insomnium. Horns Up!" The winners are.. Where Death Is Most Alive part II, 2010 with DARK TRANQUILLITY, Insomnium + support Date Location Local Support 23.9.2010 Hamburg, Uebel & Gefaehrlich, Germany The Relaliation Process 24.9.2010 Leipzig, Conne Island, Germany Black Whole 25.9.2010 M�nster, Sputnikhalle, Germany Exuviated 26.9.2010 K�ln, Essigfabrik, Germany Sabiendas 27.9.2010 Tilburg, 013, Netherlands Scenario II (confirmed 28.9.2010 London, Underworld, UK Cypher16 29.9.2010 Vosselaar, Biebob, Belgium Exuviated 30.9.2010 Paris, Trabendo, France Devious Experiment Of Synesthesis 1.10.2010 Montpellier, Salle Victoire 2, France Overload 2.10.2010 Bilbao, Rockstar, Spain Crysys 3.10.2010 Porto, Teatro S� da Bandeira, Portugal Karnak Seti 4.10.2010 Lissabon, Incr�vel Almadense, Portugal Karnak Seti 6.10.2010 Madrid, Sala Heineken, Spain Suru 7.10.2010 Barcelona, Razz 2, Spain Vrademargk 8.10.2010 Lyon, CCO, France Overload 9.10.2010 Lausanne, Les Dock, Switzerland El Comer Ocho 10.10.2010 Bologna, Estragon, Italy Lunarsea 11.10.2010 Rom, Alpheus, Italy Lunarsea 12.10.2010 Milano, Magazini Generali, Italy Artifact (confirmed 13.10.2010 Zagreb, Boogaloo, Croatia Inmate 14.10.2010 Budapest, Duerer Kert, Hungary Inception 15.10.2010 Wien, Szene, Austria Inmate 16.10.2010 Ljubljana, Gala Hala/Media Park, Slovenia Scar Of The Sun 17.10.2010 Graz, Orpheum, Austria Scar Of The Sun 19.10.2010 Stuttgart, R�hre, Germany I Spit Ashes 20.10.2010 Luzern, Schuur, Switzerland El Comer Ocho 21.10.2010 Frankfurt, Batschkapp, Germany El Comer Ocho 22.10.2010 M�nchen, Backstage, Germany Slate Grey 23.10.2010 Brno, Fleda, Czech Republic Belligerence 24.10.2010 Berlin, Lido, Germany Exuviated BAND CONTEST ENDS HERE!!! Oct. 25 - Malm�, KB, Sweden * Oct. 26 - Kalmar, Sk�vde, Mariestad, Sweden ** Oct. 28 - Jyv�skyl�, Lutakko, Finland *** Oct. 29 - Oulu, Teatria, Finland *** Oct. 30 - Sein�joki, Rytmikorjamoo, Finland *** Oct. 31 - Tampere, Klubi, Finland *** Nov. 01 - Helsinki, Nosturi, Finland *** Nov. 02 - Turku, Klubi, Finland *** Nov. 04 - Stockholm, Medis, Sweden ** Nov. 05 - �rebro, 700, Sweden ** Nov. 06 - Oslo, John Dee, Norway ** Nov. 07 - G�teborg, Tr�dg�n, Sweden ** * with Insomnium and Avatar, NOT PART OF THE BAND CONTEST! ** with Avatar, NOT PART OF THE BAND CONTEST! *** with Avatar and Omnium Gatherum, NOT PART OF THE BAND CONTEST! European Summer Festivals 2010: Aug. 19 - Summerbreeze Festival, Germany Sep. 04 - Global East Rock Festival, Ukraine Sep. 09 - Close-up B�ten, Sweden DARK TRANQUILLITY online: www.darktranquillity.com www.myspace.com/dtofficial www.twitter.com/dtofficial www.facebook.com/dtofficial

INSOMNIUM sign worldwide deal with CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:25:30 GMT

Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of INSOMNIUM who recently won the Finnish Metal Awards earlier this year for Best Band and Best Album (for the 2009 album "Across The Dark"). The band comments: "We are very happy to announce that we have signed a deal with the mighty Century Media Records. Throughout the spring and summer we negotiated with several attractive labels but in the end it was clear that Century Media would be our home for the years to come. Their enthusiasm, professionalism and genuine love for music made an instant impact on us. We are convinced that this alliance will lead to even greater achievements in the future and also avails us to tour outside Europe more often. And naturally it is a great honor for us to stand in the same team with the likes of Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, Paradise Lost, The Haunted, Finntroll and Turisas. A new exciting chapter in the story of Insomnium has begun! We want to thank Jens Prueter and the whole Century Media crew for putting their trust in us. We thank our manager Jukka Varmo for handling the negotiations very smoothly. We also wish to thank our previous label Candlelight Records for the decade that we spent with them. We salute you all!" Jens Prueter, Head Of A&R Century Media Europe: "It's great to welcome a band that has developed over the past year to one of the most exciting bands in the Metal scene. I always liked their unique mix of Finnish melancholy with Melodic Death Metal and even more so they always blew my mind seeing them live. You can feel that this is a band of brothers who haven't changed their line-up since their debut album in 2002. In case of doubt go and see them on their tour with Dark Tranquillity this Fall - you won't be disappointed! I cheer my horns up North and thank Insomnium for their trust in Century Media Records." Over the last decade Insomnium has slowly but surely made itself a household name among the melodic deathsters. Formed in 1997 in a somnolent town of Joensuu, in Eastern Finland, these stern men have ever since redefined the boundaries of the genre. Two highly acclaimed demos already set the standard and in 2001 the band signed to UK label Candlelight Records At this point the founding members Markus Hirvonen (drums), Ville Friman (guitars) and Niilo Sev�nen (vocals and bass) attached guitarist Ville V�nni to the band. Since then INSOMNIUM released four highly acclaimed albums that combine aggression and violent riffing to melancholic atmosphere - a marriage of Scandinavian death metal and traditional Finnish tunes, catchy but progressive, melodic but brutal. After long tours in Europe and North America with bands like Amorphis, Katatonia, Enslaved, Satyricon and their last co-headline tour with Ghost Brigade, Insomnium will be main support to Dark Tranquillity this Fall before they enter the studio to record the follow-up to their 2009 album "Across The Dark". Stay tuned! INSOMNIUM live: 19.08.2010 | Summer Breeze Open Air, Germany INSOMNIUM supporting DARK TRANQUILLITY Where Death Is Most Alive part II, 2010 Sep. 23 - Hamburg, Uebel & Gefaehrlich, Germany Sep. 24 - Leipzig, Conne Island, Germany Sep. 25 - Munster, Sputnikhalle, Germany Sep. 26 - K�ln, Essigfabrik, Germany Sep. 27 - Tilburg, 013, Netherlands Sep. 28 - London, Underworld, UK Sep. 29 - Vosselaar, Biebob, Belgium Sep. 30 - Paris, Trabendo, France Oct. 01 - Montpellier, Salle Victoire 2, France Oct. 02 - Bilbao, Rockstar, Spain Oct. 03 - Porto, Teatro S� da Bandeira, Portugal Oct. 04 - Lissabon, Incr�vel Almadense, Portugal Oct. 06 - Madrid, Sala Heineken, Spain Oct. 07 - Barcelona, Razz 2, Spain Oct. 08 - Lyon, CCO, France Oct. 09 - Lausanne, Les Dock, Switzerland Oct. 10 - Bologna, Estragon, Italy Oct. 11 - Rom, Alpheus, Italy Oct. 12 - Milano, Magazini Generali, Italy Oct. 13 - Zagreb, Boogaloo, Croatia Oct. 14 - Budapest, Duerer Kert, Hungary Oct. 15 - Wien, Szene, Austria Oct. 16 - Ljubljana, Gala Hala/Media Park, Slovenia Oct. 17 - Graz, Orpheum, Austria Oct. 19 - Stuttgart, R�hre, Germany Oct. 20 - Luzern, Schuur, Switzerland Oct. 21 - Frankfurt, Batschkapp, Germany Oct. 22 - M�nchen, Backstage, Germany Oct. 23 - Brno, Fleda, Czech Republic Oct. 24 - Berlin, Lido, Germany Oct. 25 - Malm�, KB, Sweden * Oct. 26 - Kalmar, Sk�vde, Mariestad, Sweden ** Oct. 28 - Jyv�skyl�, Lutakko, Finland *** Oct. 29 - Oulu, Teatria, Finland *** Oct. 30 - Sein�joki, Rytmikorjamoo, Finland *** Oct. 31 - Tampere, Klubi, Finland *** Nov. 01 - Helsinki, Nosturi, Finland *** Nov. 02 - Turku, Klubi, Finland *** Nov. 04 - Stockholm, Medis, Sweden ** Nov. 05 - �rebro, 700, Sweden ** Nov. 06 - Oslo, John Dee, Norway ** Nov. 07 - G�teborg, Tr�dg�n, Sweden ** * with Avatar ** with Avatar, without Insomnium *** with Avatar and Omnium Gatherum, without Insomnium Visit INSOMNIUM online: www.insomnium.net www.myspace.com/insomniumband