Death Division Is Just Starting to Live

I'm on the verge if what will be 4 years of being a DJ and during that time if heard bands that have come and gone while others I didn't get a chance to hear but blown up big resulting in me feeling dumb about missing them at their start. Then there are the bands that I hear and sense big things for, Death Division is that kind of band.

I first heard about Death Division from my friend and fellow DJ RadioJ, saying there was something about them. Then I got a song from them and was working on setting up an interview with their front man Sean de la Tour (click here to listen to that interview) when it was announced they'd be part of this years Gigantour.

Since that interview things have continued to go well for Death Division. Playing on Gigantour and releasing their debut EP "mmxiii" (click here to buy it on iTunes) to great reviews.

The bands line up of Sean de la Tour on Vocals & Guitar,  Rick DiMarco on Guitar, Jerry Montano (Hellyeah) on Bass, and Tim Yeung (Nile, Morbid Angel, Hate Eternal) on drums work together as if they've been playing together for years. Listening to their debut EP makes you forget that its a debut. The song "We Are The Fallen" is a great track that brings the fans and band together with its message of how no matter how often you are knocked down you just gotta keep going and keep fighting. Plus a song like "I've Had Enough" is something we've all said and been through in our lives so its another easily identifiable song between band and fans.

Death Division has recently left Gigantour to head back to LA to start pre-production on a full length album to be released in 2014. I am anxiously awaiting that as I can tell from just the EP that this is the beginning for them. If you saw them on Gigantour you know this, if you haven't pick up their EP "mmxiii" on iTunes and hear what we've heard.

REVOCATION New Album Streaming in Full on GuitarWorld.com

 

The wait is almost over, in exactly one week from today, the highly anticipated self-titled 4^th full-length album from Boston Metallers REVOCATION will be released on Relapse Records.  This is the first release to feature new bassist Brett Bamberger.  The artwork was created by Orion Landau (Dying Fetus, Obscura, Nile). 

Today the band has teamed up with GuitarWorld.com the online home of Guitar World Magazine for an exclusive stream of REVOCATION's new album.  Before picking up a copy of the album check it out in full HERE.

The album is now available for pre-order in exclusive bundle packages at The Relapse Records Online Store.  The album will be available in a deluxe CD, standard CD, 2xLP and Digital Formats.  The Deluxe CD and LP contain an exclusive bonus track, a cover of the Metallica classic "Dyer's Eve".  The album can be pre-ordered on iTunes at http://georiot.co/2x78 

The band recently completed work on a video for "Invidious".  The video was shot by David Brodsky (Municipal Waste, Whitechapel, Kylesa) at a sold out hometown show.  The video will receive its premiere in the coming weeks.

Ultimate Guitar is currently hosting a giveaway of a Jackson Warrior guitar signed by the band.  Enter the contest at http://app.ultimate-guitar.com/apps/promo/contests/revocation/ 

REVOCATION are taking part in this year's Summer Slaughter Tour, alongside the likes of Dillinger Escape Plan, Cattle Decapitation and others. In addition to the Summer Slaughter dates, the band has announced a handful of headline shows immediately following the tour.  All dates are listed below.

Following the Summer Slaughter, REVOCATION will head to Europe this fall on tour with The Black Dahlia Murder and Aborted.  The tour kicks off September 18^th and runs through October 10^th.  A complete list of dates can be found below.

REVOCATION is available for interviews upon request. To speak with the band, please contact the relevant publicity contact listed below. Updated REVOCATION news and tour information will be made available at the Relapse Records website, the REVOCATION Facebook page.

REVOCATION Tracklisting:

1.    The Hive

2.     Scattering the Flock

3.     Arch Fiend

4.     Numbing Agents

5.     Fracked

6.     The Gift You Gave

7.     Invidious

8.     Spastic

9.     Entombed By Wealth

10.  A Visitation

"...this is meat-and-potatoes thrash metal--albeit, Wagyu steak and La Bonnotte potatoes." -

Decibel

"totally awesome" - Metal Sucks

"It's a home-run, the kind of album that will get kids into metal and make metal fans high five. We can't recommend it highly enough." - MetalSucks

"Literally, this album has everything to make a metalhead like myself happy while also presenting a ton of original riffs and grooves that will no doubt bring in newcomers." - New Noise Magazine (4/5)

"Revocation is a band that has been on a no holds barred path to the top..." - New Noise Magazine (4/5)

"They're sneakily inching from being one of the most consistently great bands in metal to possibly being one of the best." -4/5 Metal Sucks

"spidery thrash riffs, impressive-but-tangible technicality, short bursts of fierce blastbeats, and David Davidson's Drano-gargling shout and bonerworthy guitar work." - 4/5 Metal Sucks

"from the get-go they grab you by the throat." 8/10 Outburn

"Just about every track is graced with the kind of gruesome guitar solo that probably made the poor brutalized instrument crawl into a corner and cry itself to sleep when finally set down" - Outburn

***THE SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR. All Dates from July 19 - Aug 16 with/ The Dillinger Escape Plan, Animals as Leaders, Periphery, Norma Jean, Cattle Decapitation, The Ocean, Revocation, Aeon, Rings of Saturn, Thy Art is Murder***

7/30-Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

7/31-Knoxville, TN @ Old City Courtyard

8/01-Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues

8/02-Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

8/03-Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (NO NORMA JEAN)

8/04-Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero

8/07-New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater

8/08-Toronto, ON @ The Sound Academy

8/09-Montreal, QC @ Metropolis  

8/10-Albany, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall

8/11-Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre (NO DEP)

8/12-Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

8/13-Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

8/14-Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4

8/16-Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre

8/17-Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

8/18 - Caldwell, ID @ The Venue *Headline Show*

8/19-Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO

8/20-Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom

REVOCATION Headline Dates

8/21 Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion

8/22 Spokane, WA @ The Center

8/23 Billings, MT @ Railyard

8/24 Cheyenne, WY @ Ernie November Record Store

8/25 Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews

8/26 Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups

REACH to Release Debut EP Patterns in Static August 13th

 

Artwork and Tracklisting Revealed

New Jersey, alt-rock outfit REACH is set to release it's first EP, Patterns in Static. Born out of the ashes of the progressive, Boy Meets Machine, this new band delivers a unique sonic assault.   REACH features vocalist/bassist, Joel Monet, lead guitarist, Christian Colabelli, rhythm guitarist, Steve Swain, and drummer, Joe Nivare.  

Today the band has unveiled the artwork and tracklisting for Patterns in Static  The artwork was created by John Bryan of Revolution Dream.

Patterns in Static twists elements of metal, prog-rock, fusion, punk, and alternative with an unmistakable pop-sensibility. Songs like "yungPunx" and "Caveman" bludgeon the listener with punishing guitars, and bring forth an old school punk vibe laced with modern harmonic ideas.

Monet soars over a wall of sound to create infectious choruses throughout Patterns in Static.  Daniel Bernath, of the German metal band, Syqem was recruited to post-produce and mix "Pins and Needles," the most atmospheric song of the litter. Fans of Syqem will immediately recognize Bernath's deft touch. 

Reach will be playing shows throughout the northeast in support of the release of "Patterns in Static."

Patterns in Static Tracklisting:

1.     yuNgPunX

2.     The Artificial

3.     Caveman

4.     Pins and Needles

5.     Faith.

DEVILDRIVER Debut New Song on Loudwire!

 

New Album Winter Kills Available August 27^th in North America

DEVILDRIVER will be releasing their sixth studio album Winter Kills August 27^th via Napalm Records.  Winter Kills is available in four configurations including a Deluxe Digibook with CD (including two bonus tracks: "Shudder" and "Back Down to the Grave") and Live DVD (Featuring 45 minutes of live raw DEVILDRIVER power. No studio over dubs at all just the band at their best and includes fan favorites "Clouds over California" and "The Wretched"), standard CD version, digital version and for the first time in DEVILDRIVER history, a 2LP Gatefold edition. 

Today DEVILDRIVER has teamed up with Loudwire to present another new song from Winter Kills.  The song entitled "The Appetite" can be heard exclusively HERE.

In support of their new release Winter Kills California Groove Metallers, DEVILDRIVER will be hitting the road this fall on a co-headlining tour with Trivium.  Support on the tour will come from After the Burial and Sylosis.  Everything kicks off in Boise, ID on September 12^th and rolls through October 17^th in San Diego, CA

Winter Kills is now available for pre-order on iTunes.  Pre-ordering the album entitles you to an instant grat track download of "Ruthless".  The album can also be pre-ordered on Amazon

A lyric video for the first single "Ruthless" is available for viewing HERE.

The band recorded the album in Florida at Audio Hammer Studios and vocals in Los Angeles, CA at Dez's home studio with Mark Lewis (Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, All That Remains) handling production duties.  DEVILDRIVER has worked with Lewis previously on "Beast" and "The Last Kind Words" and producer Mark Lewis's prolific leadership of the new school of metal has yet again helped DEVILDRIVER deliver another Epic heavy Metal record.  This record melds what the band does best. In your face power as well as the California Groove sound the band pioneered.

DEVILDRIVER has always been a band on a three-pronged mission: Work hard, rock harder, and kick as many asses as possible in the process. The band tours forever and has since its beginnings. Their live performances and circle pits are as legendary as their music.

DevilDriver with Trivium, After the Burial and Sylosis:

9/12: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

9/13: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

9/14: Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom

9/16: Calgary, AB @ Macewan Ballroom

9/17: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall

9/18: Saskatoon, SK @ Odeon

9/19: Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick

9/21: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue

9/23: Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall

9/24: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix

9/25: Montreal, QC @ Corona

9/27: New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater

9/28: Boston, MA @ House of Blues

9/29: New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place

9/30: Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of the Living Arts

10/2: Silver Springs, MD @ Fillmore

10/3: Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

10/4: Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

10/5: Detroit, MI @ Harpos

10/7: Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

10/8: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

10/10: Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom

10/11: Wichita, KS @ The Cotillion

10/12: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall

10/13: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

10/15: San Francisco, CA @ Regency

10/16: Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues

10/17: San Diego, CA @ SOMA

THE ASYLUM Playlist for 07-25-13

Here's this weeks playlist (click here for podcast):

• Poison by Alice Cooper
• I'll Never Grow Up Now! by Twisted Sister
• Jeremy by Pearl Jam
• Dead & Bloated by Stone Temple Pilots
• Father by Decypher
• Alive Again by Machine Elves
• We Will Roam by Slash featuring Myles Kennedy
• Blue Sky Avenue by She Said Fire
• Justa Little by Devilhaus
• Outer Space by Ace Frehley
• Show No Mercy by Black Water Rising
• Demons by Death Division
• Light The Match & Run by A Need For Reason
• Welcome the Blistering by Seas Of Wake
• Go Into The Water by Dethklok
• Killing Disease by Gunfire-N-Sodomy
• Astray by Beyond Visible
• Hail to the King by Avenged Sevenfold
• Bury Me With My Guns On by Bobaflex
• Alpha King by Rev Theory
• Soil Burns by InDisguise
• Heroic Dose by Newsted
• Always by Killswitch Engage
• Adrenalize by In This Moment
• Digital Monster by Mother
• Still Here by Killcode
• Elevate by The Winery Dogs
• Stand (At The Burning Tree) by Black Country Communion

 Catch THE ASYLUM every Thursday LIVE from 10PM - 1AM EST onBullspikeRadio.com, Replay every Sunday from 9:30PM - 12:30AM EST on CNEU Radio, Replay every Tuesday from 9PM - Midnight EST on NUROQ FM Radio, and send your requests toTurbo@bullspikeradio.com.

Chicago Metal Legends TROUBLE Enter The Billboard Charts!

Chicago metal legends TROUBLE returned with their first album since 'Simple Mind Condition', released in 2007.  The album entitled The Distortion Field features 13 tracks and is available now on FRW Records in North America and in Europe on July 26^th, 2013.

With their return album TROUBLE cracked two of Billboard's Charts this week.  The album came in at #125 on the Top Independent Albums Chart, and # 25 on the Top New Artist Albums Chart (Heatseekers) which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.

Guitarist Rick Wartell could not be happier with the reception of the new album:

"It's an honor to receive the positive feedback, reviews and recognition. We're extremely grateful to our fans and everyone who supported us during the making of The Distortion Field."

The Distortion Field can be ordered on Amazon and iTunes. 

Decibel Magazine's "Deciblog" is streaming the songs "When The Sky Comes Down", "Sucker" and "Butterflies" HERE.

The Distortion Field makes history in the TROUBLE camp through the band's acquisition of a new lead vocalist, Kyle Thomas of Exorder and Floodgate fame.

Commenting on new vocalist Thomas, TROUBLE founder and guitarist Rick Wartell says, "Kyle is one of the most impressive singers I've ever heard, and by far the most extraodinary singer I've ever had the pleasure of working with.  He's got incredible range, incredible power, and an incredible knowledge of TROUBLE, as he's been a fan for 20-something years. We've known him forever, and he innately understands what TROUBLE is about.  He's like the perfect guy to come in and do this job. It's awesome."

Veteran Music Producer Bill Metoyer is once again lending his expertise, having previously worked with the band on 'The Skull' and 'Trouble', both Metal Blade releases.

The band consists of Kyle Thomas - vocals, Rick Wartell - guitar, Bruce Franklin - guitars, and Mark "Marko" Lira - drums.

Visit the band's website www.newtrouble.com for updates.

BLACK TUSK Premiere New Video at Noisey.com

Yesterday saw the release of the long awaited new EP from Savannah Metallers BLACK TUSK.  Tend No Wounds is available in CD, Vinyl and digital formats and can be ordered from the Relapse Records Store HERE.   The EP can be purchased on iTunes HERE.  The EP is streaming in full on BLACK TUSK's Bandcamp Page.

Today BLACK TUSK has teamed up with Noisey.com for an exclusive premiere of the band's new video for the song "Truth Untold".  The video was directed by Brad Kremer and produced by Tytan Creates.  Check out the exclusive premiere of "Truth Untold" HERE.

Drummer James May commented on the new video:

"Filming the new video was a really fun experience. The guys at TYTAN did a great job and we hope everyone enjoys it as much as we did making it. And a big thanks to all that was in or helped us out with it!"

BLACK TUSK will play a select number of regional dates in support of Tend No Wounds. These dates start July 24^th in Augusta, GA and run through July 27^th in Memphis, TN. 

BLACK TUSK will return to Europe this autumn to tour on the back of their brand new EP Tend No Wounds. The band will be supported on all dates by Fight Amp.

Additionally, Brutal Panda Records has repressed the long out-of-print BLACK TUSK / Fight Amp split 7", featuring artwork from Baroness frontman John Baizley, specifically for the tour.  The split is also available for order here. http://brutalpandarecords.com/shop/black-tusk-fight-amp-split-7-vinyl/

Tend No Wounds is a six track EP that takes you on a twenty minute ride of raging Southern rock and pure adrenaline, providing the perfect stop-gap between their last album  - Set The Dial - and their next. The EP was recorded with producer Phillip Cope (Kylesa, Baroness) at the Jam Room in Columbia, South Carolina.

The tracklisting is:

1. A Cold Embrace

2. Enemy of Reason

3. The Weak and the Wise

4. Internal/Eternal

5. Truth Untold

6. In Days of Woe

North American Dates:

July 24                        Augusta, GA                          Sky City

July 25                        Chattanooga, TN                    JJ's Bohemia

July 26                        Louisville, KY                        Diamond Pub

July 27                        Memphis, TN                          New Daisy Theater

Full European tour dates are:

13.09.13 Germany Frankfurt @ 11er 

14.09.13 Belgium Antwerpen @ Trix  

16.09.13 France Toulouse @ Le Saint des Seins 

17.09.13 Spain Barcelona @ Razzmatazz 3   

18.09.13 Spain Madrid @ La Boite 

19.09.13 Portugal Porto @ Armazém do Chá  

20.09.13 Spain Bilbao @ Azkena  

21.09.13 France Montpellier @ Secret Place 

22.09.13 Italy Milano @ Lo Fi Club 

23.09.13 Germany München @ Feierwerk 

24.09.13 Switzerland Geneve @ l'usine 

25.09.13 Switzerland Zürich @ Dynamo Werk 21 

26.09.13 Austria Wien @ Arena 

27.09.13 Poland Wroclaw @ Obserwatorium 

28.09.13 Poland Bydgoszcz @  Estrada stagebar 

29.09.13 Czech Rep Prague @ 007 

30.09.13 Germany Berlin @ Cassiopeia  

01.10.13 Germany Hamburg @ Hafenklang 

02.10.13 Norway Stavanger @ Checkpoint Charlie 

03.10.13 Norway Oslo @ Revolver 

04.10.13 Sweden Linköping @ Lorient

06.10.13 Holland Hengelo @ Metropool KZ 

07.10.13 UK London @ Barfly  

08.10.13 UK Southampton @ The Cellar 

09.10.13 UK Manchester @ Alter Ego 

10.10.13 UK Glasgow @ Ivory Blacks 

11.10.13 UK Bath @ Green Park Tavern 

12.10.13 Germany Essen @ Cafe Nova

REVOCATION Premiere New Song on Loudwire!

REVOCATION's self-titled new album will be released in Europe on August 2^nd, The UK August 5^th and August 6^th in North America via Relapse Records. This is their 4^th full-length release and the first featuring new bassist Brett Bamberger. The artwork was created by Orion Landau (Dying Fetus, Obscura, Nile). 

Today REVOCATION has partnered up with Loudwire for another exclusive premiere from the new album.  The song entitled "Fracked" can be streamed exclusively HERE. 

The song "Invidious" is being streamed exclusively at Metal Sucks.  Check it out HERE.  The band recently completed work on a video for "Invidious".  The video was shot by David Brodsky (Municipal Waste, Whitechapel, Kylesa) at a sold out hometown show.  The video will receive its premiere in the coming weeks.

The first song that was unveiled "The Hive" is available for streaming on YouTube HERE and Sound Cloud HERE. 

REVOCATION are taking part in this year's Summer Slaughter Tour, alongside the likes of Dillinger Escape Plan, Cattle Decapitation and others. In addition to the Summer Slaughter dates, the band has announced a handful of headline shows immediately following the tour.  All dates are listed below.

Following the Summer Slaughter, REVOCATION will head to Europe this fall on tour with The Black Dahlia Murder and Aborted.  The tour kicks off September 18^th and runs through October 10^th.  A complete list of dates can be found below.

The album is now available for pre-order in exclusive bundle packages at The Relapse Records Online Store.  The album will be available in a deluxe CD, standard CD, 2xLP and Digital Formats.  The Deluxe CD and LP contain an exclusive bonus track, a cover of the Metallica classic "Dyer's Eve".  The album can be pre-ordered on iTunes at http://georiot.co/2x78 

REVOCATION is available for interviews upon request. To speak with the band, please contact the relevant publicity contact listed below. Updated REVOCATION news and tour information will be made available at the Relapse Records website, the REVOCATION Facebook page.

REVOCATION Tracklisting:

1.     The Hive

2.     Scattering the Flock

3.     Arch Fiend

4.     Numbing Agents

5.     Fracked

6.     The Gift You Gave

7.     Invidious

8.     Spastic

9.     Entombed By Wealth

10.  A Visitation

***THE SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR. All Dates from July 19 - Aug 16 with/ The Dillinger Escape Plan, Animals as Leaders, Periphery, Norma Jean, Cattle Decapitation, The Ocean, Revocation, Aeon, Rings of Saturn, Thy Art is Murder***

7/25-Austin, TX @ Scoot Inn

7/26-Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

7/27-Houston, TX @ House of Blues

7/29-Orlando, FL @ House of Blues (NO CATTLE DECAPITATION)

7/30-Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

7/31-Knoxville, TN @ Old City Courtyard

8/01-Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues

8/02-Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore

8/03-Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (NO NORMA JEAN)

8/04-Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero

8/07-New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater

8/08-Toronto, ON @ The Sound Academy

8/09-Montreal, QC @ Metropolis  

8/10-Albany, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall

8/11-Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre (NO DEP)

8/12-Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

8/13-Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

8/14-Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4

8/16-Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre

8/17-Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

8/18 - Caldwell, ID @ The Venue *Headline Show*

8/19-Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO

8/20-Portland, OR @ Roseland Ballroom

REVOCATION Headline Dates

8/21 Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion

8/22 Spokane, WA @ The Center

8/23 Billings, MT @ Railyard

8/24 Cheyenne, WY @ Ernie November Record Store

8/25 Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews

8/26 Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups

***European Tour with The Black Dahlia Murder and Aborted***

9/18-Bochum GER @ Matrix  

9/19-Paris  FR @ L'Empreinte   

9/20-London UK @ Islington Academy   

9/21-Manchester  UK @ NQ Live   

9/22-Glasgow UK  @ Cathouse          

9/24-Brussels  BE @ Magasin 4   

9/25-Enschede NLD @ Atak    

9/27-Stockholm SWE @ Klubben   

9/28-Gothenburg  SWE @ Sticky Fingers   

9/29-Oslo NOR @ John Dee   

9/30-Copenhagen  DK @ Lille Vega    

10/1-Berlin GER @ Magnet   

10/2-Hamburg GER @ Logo       

10/4-Munich GER @ Hansa 39  

10/5-Leipzig GER @ Conne Island  

10/6-Vienna AT @ Szene   

10/7-Milan IT @ Tunnel   

10/8-Solothurn SWI @ Kulturfabrik Kofmehl   

10/9-Stuttgart GER @ Stuttgart Universum   

10/10-Frankfurt GER @ Batschkapp

12/7-Santurce, Puerto Rico @ La Respuesta