Striker Recruits New Guitarist Tim Brown

Striker reveals today that Tim Brown has joined the band as a new guitarist. Tim is the brother of Adam, the band’s drummer.

He is the former lead guitarist of Canadian female fronted band Kobra and the Lotus (Simmons Records/Universal) as well as local band Sixguns Over Tombstone, which he grew up playing in with Adam.

Guitarist Chris Segger commented on Tim joining the band: “Please welcome our new guitarist Tim Brown!! We’re thrilled to have Adam’s brother join us in time for our upcoming Canadian tour and look forward to seeing you all on the road m/”

Striker is currently on tour in Canada. A complete list of dates can be found below.

Thursday May 23: Fort McMurray AB – The Den
Friday May 24: Red Deer AB – The Vat
Saturday May 25: Edmonton AB – The Pawnshop
Tuesday May 28: Banff AB – The Devils Gap
Thursday May 30: Nelson BC – Spirit Bar
Friday May 31: Kelowna BC – Level Nightclub
Saturday June 1: Vancouver BC – Funky Winkerbeans
Thursday June 6: Regina SK – The Exchange
Friday June 7: Brandon MB – Park Community Centre (All Ages)
Saturday June 8: Winnipeg MB – The Zoo
Sunday June 9: Thunder Bay ON – Crocks
Tuesday June 11: Kitchener ON – The Hive (All Ages)
Wednesday June 12: London ON – Norma Jeans (All Ages)
Sunday June 16: Chicoutimi QC – Le Sous-Bois
Wednesday June 19: Ottawa ON – Caf

Gaza Members Form New Band Cult Leader, Announce First Show

After calling it quits earlier this year, Gaza has now posted the following message online about the members forming a new band:

“Some of us continue to make music together. The new band is Cult Leader. Our first show is with Full of Hell, Seven Sisters of Sleep, and Rile at the The Shred Shed SLC. Thank you, and kindly continue to fuck yourselves.”

Details on the first Cult Leader show can be found at Facebook here.

New Track “Endtime Hearts” Streaming From Dark Tranquillity

On the precipice of releasing the new LP “Construct” on May 27th in Europe and on May 28th in North America via Century Media Records, Dark Tranquillity has unleashed another new song – “Endtime Hearts” (heard below).

The track listing for “Construct” is as follows:

1. For Broken Words (streaming here)
2. The Science Of Noise
3. Uniformity
4. The Silence In Between
5. Apathetic
6. What Only You Know
7. Endtime Hearts
8. State Of Trust
9. Weight Of The End
10. None Becoming
11. Immemorial (bonus track)
12. Photon Dreams (bonus track)

Check out “Endtime Hearts”:

In Studio Video Clip “Circumambulation” Posted By True Widow

Texas trio True Widow posted an in studio clip for the band’s upcoming new LP “Circumambulation.” The album is due to drop on July 19th (Germany/Benelux), July 22nd (UK/World) and July 23rd 2013 (North America) via Relapse Records. The album’s artwork can be seen below. “Circumambulation” was recorded at The Echo Lab in Argyle, Texas with producer Matt Pence.

Check out the video here:

Studio Preview Clip For “Insurgent” Release Posted By Dew-Scented

Dew-Scented posted a studio preview clip featuring the track “Guided By the Dead Light.” The song is a new track recorded for the upcoming compilation/anniversary release “Insurgent,” which is due for release May 24th (G/A/S) and May 27th (Rest of Europe) via Metal Blade Records and May 28th (North America) via Prosthetic Records.

The track listing for the release is:

1. Confronting Entropy (5:36) (New Recording)
2. Guided By The Dead Light (5:19) (New Recording)
3. Sadistic Sinner (4:54) * Originally by Incubus (Brazil)
4. Sworn To Obey (Live 2012) (4:05)
5. Turn To Ash (Live 2012) (3:02)
6. Soul Poison (Live 2012) (3:58)
7. Storm Within (Live 2012) (4:02)
8. Cities Of The Dead (Live 2012) (4:44)
9. Never To Return (Live 2012) (4:13)
10. Acts Of Rage (Live 2012) (4:21)
11. In Dying Mode (4:20)
12. Steady Decline (4:32) * Originally by Prong
13. No Spiritual Surrender (2:48) * Originally by Inside Out
14. Good Day For A Hanging (4:28) * Originally by Wasted Youth
15. The Storm (3:23) * Originally by Judge
16. Recall The Pain (1:06)
17. The Death Of Common Sense (3:44)
18. Slaughterhouse (4:31) * Originally by Powermad
19. Superstar Destroyer (2:55) * Originally by Genocide Superstars

Check out the clip here:

Sophomore LP On Way From Iron Jaws; Band Signs With Pure Steel

Italian speed metal act Iron Jaws signed a worldwide deal with Pure Steel Records. The band was formed in 2006 and released its debut self-released LP “Louder Is Not Enough” in 2010. Since that, the band has recruited vocalist Andrea Finotti (in 2011) and drummer Riky Porzio (in 2012) and has recorded a new, as of yet untitled, sophomore LP. The release is expected this year through Pure Steel.

Iron Jaws is:

Andrea “Mixy” Finotti – Vocals
Roberto “Rock ‘n’ Rob” Massasso – Bass
Roberto “Micini” Quaglia – Guitars
Riccardo “Ricky” Porzio – Drums

Exumer Announces Only U.S. Show Of The Year

German thrash veterans Exumer have confirmed a New York City show on September 21st, 2013 at The Paper Box in Brooklyn. The show will be the only U.S. appearance in 2013 for Exumer and the band’s second visit to the United States. Main support for the evening will be Florida death metal act Malevolent Creation.

Vocalist Mem V. Stein comments: “We are beyond thrilled to be finally playing in NYC. We haven’t played on North American soils since the Thrasho De Mayo festival in L.A., four years ago. New York is close to mine and our bassist’s hearts, since both of us live here and we have never brought the band to play in front our home crowd.”

Laid In Stone Inks Deal With Dark Harvest Records

Today Dark Harvest Records is proud to announce the signing of Michican act Laid in Stone. Dark Harvest issued the following press release about the band:

“Laid In Stone formed in late 2009 in the town of Oxford, Michigan by Trent Heichel (guitars) and brothers Kyle (bass) and Danny (drums) Cummings. Soon after, the trio recruited their high school friend and local vocalist Chad Rice, and set about taking Laid In Stone to the top of the metal world.

“The band hit the ground running. Without their line-up finalized and a mere two months before embarking on a self-organized and financed three month U.S. tour, they took to the studio to lay down the first of two independent EPs.

“They quickly gained credit in their local scene by performing with many national acts: Mushroomhead, Before The Fallen Dreams, Arsonists Get All The Girls, As They Sleep, etc. On their first full U.S. tour Laid In Stone sold 1000 CDs hand to hand. This caught the attention of producer Don Debiase (Beneath the Sky, Forever Interror) who helped Laid In Stone with the 2011 EP ‘The Perception of Power.’

“This EP emphasized songwriting in place of metal’s more common thrash focus, and prompted Tinderbox Music owner Jon Delange to work on landing the group several contracts with major T.V. shows like MTV’s Fantasy Factory and Nitro Circus.

“While earning their stripes on the road, showcasing and developing their sound, Laid In Stone drew up plans for what was to become their full length debut, ‘Echoes Left Behind,’ at the end of 2011. The band was recruited for Artist Management through Distilled Entertainment and the band began recording soon after.

“The album was recorded by Tony Gammalo (Chimaira, Straight line stitch) at Spider Studios in winter 2012. Laid In Stone next obtained an incredible mix by Matthew Hyde (Machine Head, As Ilay Dying), and the aid of Troy Glessner (War of Ages, August Burns Red) for mastering. In June 2012, Laid In Stone released a music video for the album’s title track, and officially announced the addition of long-time friend Jimmy Curtis to play bass, moving Kyle Cummings to rhythm guitar, and finalizing their lineup for the official release of ‘Echoes Left Behind.’

“Laid In Stone possess a unique and innovative approach to songwriting. A precision combination of heavy riffs, pounding bass, and hugely melodic choruses, with punishing vocal delivery and the kind of drums that hit your ears like a ton of bricks. At once forceful, yet totally engaging, expect no less than to be blown away by Echoes Left Behind.

“Laid In Stone’s commitment, ambition and sheer hunger has never been stronger. With a slew of dates lined up in support of their impending release, these guys are ready to spend countless time on tour promoting their album and band.”

You can also see Laid in Stone live on the following dates:

May 23 Mahogany’s Bar Covington, KY
May 24 The Shrunken Head Columbus, OH
May 25 Old Haunts Tavern Akron, OH
May 26 Mojo 13 Wilmington, DE
May 28 The Longbranch Saloon Knoxville, TN
May 29 JJ’s Bohemia Chattanooga, TN
May 31 The Ultimate Basement Spindale, NC
Jun 01 Casbah Durham, NC

Integrity Streaming Full New Album “Suicide Black Snake”

As the villainous Integrity prepares to release the band’s tenth LP, “Suicide Black Snake,” the full album has now been posted online for streaming. Check out the release via Revolvermag.com or through the player below.

“Suicide Black Snake” sees worldwide release June 11th, the vinyl pressing via A389 Recordings and the CD with Magic Bullet Records. You can also catch the band live on upcoming North American dates, with details available after the jump.

5/23/2013 The Webster – Hartford, CT w/Overcast * new location!
5/24/2013 Foufounes – Montreal, QC (A389 Canadian Invasion)
5/25/2013 Wrongbar – Toronto, ON (A389 Canadian Invasion)
5/26/2013 Maryland Death Fest – Baltimore, MD
5/27/2013 Kingdom – Richmond, VA w/ Gehenna, Full Of Hell
5/28/2013 Motorco Music Hall – Durham, NC w/ Gehenna, Full Of Hell
5/29/2013 The End – Nashville, TN w/ Gehenna, Full Of Hell
5/30/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA w/ Gehenna, Full Of Hell
6/01/2013 Chaos In Tejas – Austin, TX
7/26/2013 Druckluft – Oberhausen, Germany
7/27/2013 Vlamrock Festival – AS, Belgium
7/28/2013 Le Pub – Port, UK
7/29/2013 Wharf Chambers – Leeds, UK
7/30/2013 Fiber – Dublin, Ireland
7/31/2013 Trillians – Newcastle, UK
8/01/2013 Underworld – London, UK
8/02/2013 Resurrection Festival – Viveiro, Spain
8/03/2013 New Noise – Karlsruhe, Germany
8/04/2013 P

Misery Signals Announces New Album “Absent Light”

After five long years since the group’s last release, Milwaukee metal band Misery Signals will return on July 23rd with “Absent Light.” Today, the band has officially announced the album title, release date, album artwork, and upcoming record release tour in July and August.

Foregoing the traditional record label release model, Misery Signals launched an Indiegogo campaign in March to work directly with fans to crowd fund the new album by offering unique funding packages that included handwritten lyrics, vinyl box set, music lessons, listening parties and more. By May, the band had not only reached the funding goal, but had surpassed it by double the original amount.

“We were floored by the excitement from the people supporting the album,” guitarist Ryan Morgan says. “It’s a good feeling to have an audience matching the enthusiasm we are putting into it’s creation – and they haven’t even heard it yet! It’ll all come together when they get to hear how insane this album is.”

Catch the band live:

July 9 – New York, NY – Santos Party House
July 10 – Boston, MA – Middle East
July 11 – Montreal, QC – Underworld
July 12 – Toronto, ON – Mod Club
July 13 – Guelph, ON – Club Vinyl
July 14 – Hamilton, ON – Club Absinthe
July 15 – St. Catharines, ON – Level 3
July 16 – London, ON – Rum Runners
July 17 – Chicago, IL – Reggies Rock Club
July 18 – Milwaukee, WI – Miramar
July 19 – Burnsville, MN – The Garage
July 28 – Salt Lake City, UT – The All Stars Tour
July 30 – Phoenix, AZ – Martini Ranch
July 31 – San Diego, CA – Che Cafe
Aug 1 – Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
Aug 2 – Camarillo, CA – Rock City Studios
Aug 3 – Sacramento, CA – Boardwalk
Aug 4 – Portland, OR – Branx
Aug 5 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
Aug 6 – Vancouver, BC – Roxy
Aug 7 – Kelowna, BC – Level (upstairs)
Aug 8 – Calgary, AB – Dickens Pub
Aug 9 – Edmonton, AB – Avenue Theatre
Aug 11 – Regina, SK – The Exchange