German Thrash Metal legends EXUMER have been confirmed to appear at this year's installment of Czech Republic's BASINFIREFEST. The traditional festival is set to take place June 28-30 in Spalene Porici (CZ), and will host diverse acts such as PRETTY MAIDS, SOILWORK, DARK TRANQUILLITY and COAL CHAMBER among many others.
BASINFIREFEST marks EXUMER's first trip ever to the country where the band has a loyal following, and is also the band’s only festival appearance in the Czech Republic in 2013.
Comments vocalist Mem V. Stein: "The summer festival season is slowly coming together for us with shows planned at Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD festival, a planned trip to Slovenia and now BASINFIREFEST. We are beyond excited to finally play in the Czech Republic and are planning to bring our brand of Thrash Metal to our fans there. It will definitely be a show to remember for us and our fans!"
German / U.S. thrash machine EXUMER confirmed a string of European club shows for March 2013. The band will visit Switzerland, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands, with some additional dates in planning. Comments vocalist Mem V. Stein: "We were initially scheduled to play a few shows in South and North America, but had some problems with shady promoters in the respective regions.
So, instead of standing idle we decided to return to Europe for some shows and "warm up" for the festival season in the summer."
March 8 - Konzerthaus Schüür, Lucerne (CH) w/ VENDETTA, SCANNER, 23rd GRADE OF EVIL
March 9 - Circolo Colony, Travagliato (I) Thrash Till Death w/ HELLSTORM & guest March 15 - K17, Berlin (GER) w/ SPACE CHASER March 16 - The Rambler, Eindhoven (NL) Guests t.b.a.
Check for confirmed and additional dates at exumer.de!
German thrash metal legends EXUMER have been confirmed to appear at the Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse Festival in Chicago, IL! The fest is scheduled to take place from May 3-4, 2013, and also includes Onslaught, Eldritch, Oz, Omen and many more. Information and tickets can be found at www.ragnarokkrmetal.com. This appearance will be part of EXUMER's first full U.S. tour in the band's 27 year long history, which is scheduled to take place April/May 2013. Dates and details will be announced as they are confirmed.
EXUMER released their latest album, Fire & Damnation, in April of this year. The album, described by Bloody Disgusting as a "blistering, arcing, glorious moshfest", is the band's third full length release and first since 1987's Rising from the Sea.
EXUMER's debut album, Possessed by Fire, holds exalted status in the thrash underground as being one of the best releases of its era. And now, in 2012, EXUMER has returned to the stage, many years wiser, and as electrifying as ever.
German ThrashersEXUMER have partnered up with Stereokiller to provide a special, limited stream of their new album Fire & Damnation. The album can be heard now HERE between Friday, April 6th and April 13th!
Fire & Damnation is released in Germany / Austria / Switzerland today, April 06, onMetal Blade Recordsand will be unleashed worldwide April 9th in Europe/UK andApril 10th in North America. Vocalist Mem Von Stein addresses the fans: "It's been a wild ride for the past 27 years since we first formed the band, and it's been even a crazier ride for the past 4 since we decided to reform EXUMER.
But here we are, stronger and wiser, and still with the same mission in mind: to create some of the most intense thrash metal on the planet! It's been a long wait for us and for you, the fans, but we hope the wait was well worth it!
Our first album in 25 years drops in Germany today - where the ride began in 1985 -, and also in Austria and Switzerland. As always we want to thank you for standing with us throughout all these years!
We will see you on tour, but until then enjoy Fire & Damnation! SPREAD THE FIRE!!"
Exumer have been confirmed to headline the "Metal on the Rocks" Festival in Mexico City on May 4th, 2012. The festival will also feature U.S. based MORBID SAINT, INQUISITION from Colombia, Mexican act RAGNELL and others. Exumer were slated to play in Mexico in December 2010, but were not able to travel due problems with the local promoters at the time. Two additional shows in Mexico have been added on May 5th and 6th, making it a total of three events for Exumer in the country!
Mem Von Stein comments: "We were devastated when we learned that we were not able to play those shows in Mexico in 2010. It was the first time in our career that we had to cancel a series of live shows in a country that has some of the most loyal and devoted metal fans on the planet.
We hope that we can make it up to the fans this time around and are proud to premier a brand new live set that will include songs from our brand new album Fire & Damnation, for the very first time in Mexico!"
EXUMER Tour Dates 2012 05/04 Mexico City, MX - Metal on the Rocks Festival 05/05 San Luis Potosi, MX - TBA 05/06 Guadalajara, Mexico - TBA 05/12 Essen, Germany - Zeche Carl, Evil Horde Festival w/ Napalm Death
South American Damnation Tour w/ Artillery 05/30 Buenos Aires, AR - Asbury Club 05/31 Santiago, CL - Teatro Caupolicán w/ Decapitated, Apocalyptica and Marduk 06/01 Belo Horizonte, BR - Music Hall 06/02 São Paulo, BR - Hangar 110 06/03 Recife, BR - Teatro Mauricio de Nassau 06/04 Porto Alegre, BR - Bar Opinião
EXUMER are unveiling the third single from Fire & Damnation on AOL's Noisecreep.com. The track can be heard now HERE!
'The Weakest Limb' is the latest in a batch of singles to be heard from the album including 'Vermin Of The Sky' on MetalHammer.de and 'Fire & Damnation' on MetalBlade.com. Fire & Damnation will be released worldwide via Metal Blade Records on April 6th/9th in Europe and April 10th in North America.
EXUMER have been confirmed to play a series of live shows in South America in May and June, 2012!
The trek will take the band through Argentina, Chile and Brazil. Danish thrash masters ARTILLERY are joining them on the whole tour. This is EXUMER's first appearance in South American in 24 years, where the band last played in Brazil in 1988.
Vocalist Mem V. Stein comments: "We have been waiting for this moment for a long, long time! It's a huge milestone in our career to return to Brazil after 24 years, where there are numerous online communities that wholeheartedly embrace EXUMER and where our fans have been loyally following us since our first appearances in the 1980s. There could hardly be a more cult tour package, between EXUMER and ARTILLERY, to hit South America and the timing could not be better for us to return there shortly after the release of our new album."
EXUMER on tour: 05/12 Essen, Germany Zeche Carl - Evil Horde Festival South American Damnation Tour w/ Artillery: 05/30 Buenos Aires, AR Asbury Club 05/31 Santiago, CL Teatro Teleton w/ Decapitated, Apocalyptica, and Marduk 06/01 Belo Horizonte, BR Music Hall 06/02 São Paulo, BR Hangar 110 06/03 Recife, BR Teatro Mauricio de Nassau 06/04 Porto Alegre, BR Bar Opinião
German Thrashers EXUMER are all set for the release of their long awaited comeback album Fire & Damnation!
Metal Hammer Germany is now exclusively premiering the second single 'Vermin Of The Sky'. Surf over to metal-hammer.de and stream the song HERE!
Comments EXUMER singer Mem V. Stein: "Vermin of the Sky is a perfect example of how we maintained a very 1980s song writing approach, incorporating catchy hooks and a memorable breakdown that is reminiscent of our work from the 80s.
I tried to use strong imagery throughout the record and this track is inspired by the consequences of last year´s earthquake and subsequent tsunami that almost caused a complete fall-out at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan. The Vermin of the Sky refers to the radiation and other airborne dangers that we are exposed to, not only in emergency zones, but also in our daily lives."
Fire & Damnation is set to be unleashed April 6 Germany / Austria / Switzerland, April 9 Rest of Europe, April 10 North America via Metal Blade Records. Fire & Damnation will be released as a limited Digipak-CD including three bonus tracks as well as on vinyl. Get the free download of the Fire & Damnation title track, see the album trailer and pre-order the album at this location!
Mem V. Stein - Vocals, Ray Mensh - Guitars, T. Schiavo - Bass
EXUMER recorded their first new album in 25 years with renowned producer Waldemar Sorychta (Grip Inc., Therion, Sodom, Moonspell, etc.) at the helm. The 10-track strong, hard-hitting CD Fire & Damnation combines a punishing production with aggressive song writing. EXUMER manages to capture the intensity and feel of the 1980s thrash metal gems and yet sound up to date on their latest output.
Fire & Damnation will catapult EXUMER back in the forefront of the international music markets and the following live assaults in 2012; will only further cement the band’s cult status among the ranks of classic thrash metal acts in the world!
Tom Angelripper of SODOM loves the album and comments “This is how “real” thrash is meant to sound. The production is flawless and crystal clear. I'd dare to say that I like this album even better than their older material and think it’s more innovative, even though I am deeply rooted in the old school. I am really surprised! It reminds me a lot of DESTRUCTION and EXODUS, but they've managed to create their own unique style. Thumbs up to you, gents!”
Tracklisting Fire & Damnation: 01. Fire & Damnation 02. Vermin Of The Sky 03. The Weakest Limb 04. A New Morality 05. Waking The Fire 06. Fallen Saint 07. Crushing Point 08. Devil Chaser 09. I Dare You 10. Tribal Furies 11. Destructive Solution (bonus livetrack) 12. A Mortal In Black (bonus livetrack) 13. Xiron Darkstar (bonus livetrack)
German thrashers EXUMER have been confirmed to play a series of live shows in South America in May and June 2012! The trek will take the band through Argentina, Chile and Brazil. Danish thrash masters ARTILLERY are joining them on the whole tour. This is EXUMER's first appearance in South America in 24 years, where the band last played in Brazil in 1988.
Vocalist Mem V. Stein comments: "We have been waiting for this moment for a long, long time! It's a huge milestone in our career to return to Brazil after 24 years, where there are numerous online communities that wholeheartedly embrace EXUMER and where our fans have been loyally following us since our first appearances in the 1980s. There could hardly be a more cult tour package, between EXUMER and ARTILLERY, to hit South America and the timing could not be better for us to return there shortly after the release of our new album."
EXUMER's first new album in 25 years, 'Fire & Damnation', will be released via Metal Blade Records in April 2012.
ARTILLERY's Michael Stützer comments: "ARTILLERY are looking forward to come to South America to play for some of the most dedicated thrashers in the world. It has been one of our main goals from the start of ARTILLERY, and we are so excited to play for the headbangers who have supported us through all these years!"
EXUMER + ARTILLERY 05/30 –Buenos Aires (Argentina) @ Asbury 05/31 – Santiago (Chile) @ Teatro Teleton 06/01 – Belo Horizonte/MG (Brasil) @ Music Hall 06/02 – São Paulo/SP (Brasil) @ Hangar 110 06/03 – Recife/PE (Brasil) @ Teatro Mauricio de Nassau 06/04 – Porto Alegre/RS (Brasil) @ Bar Opinião The 'Fire & Damnation' title track is now available for free download and you can pre-order the album at this location!
Legendary German Thrashers EXUMER are all set for the release of their long anticipated comeback album 'Fire & Damnation', to be released in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on April 6, April 9in Europe and April 10 in North America via Metal Blade Records.
Comments EXUMER singer Mem V. Stein: "With 'Fire & Damnation', we tried to create the most punishing and dominant thrash metal album of our career. No lackluster songs, no fillers, no lazy performance and no compromises. It moves straight forward from the the very first song to the last, delivering a vibrant mix of skilled musicianship with the urgency of the classic thrash records from the 1980s!"
The 'Fire & Damnation' title track is now available for full streaming, and you can pre-order the album at EXUMER's new Metal Blade landing page at www.metalblade.com/exumer!
EXUMER recorded their first new album in 25 years with renowned producer Waldemar Sorychta (Grip Inc., Therion, Sodom, Moonspell, etc.) at the helm. The 10-track strong, hard-hitting CD 'Fire & Damnation' combines a punishing production with aggressive song writing. EXUMER manages to capture the intensity and feel of the 1980s thrash metal gems and yet sound up to date on their latest output.
'Fire & Damnation' will catapult EXUMER back in the forefront of the international music markets and the following live assaults in 2012 will only further cement the band’s cult status among the ranks of classic thrash metal acts in the world!
Mem V. Stein - Vocals, Ray Mensh - Guitars, T. Schiavo - Bass
Formed in 1985, by singer/bassist Mem V. Stein and guitarist Ray Mensh, EXUMER went on to release two albums in 1986 (Possessed by Fire), and 1987 (Rising from the Sea), that are regarded as some of the most cult thrash metal releases ever to come out of Germany. EXUMER was also one of the first thrash metal acts to capture exotic, foreign markets like Poland and Brazil, where their albums were domestically released in the 1980s. The subsequent tours that followed those releases secured the band live shows in front of thousands of fans and an unusually large following outside of Germany.
Plagued by line-up changes and internal turmoil the band broke up in 1990, and did not perform live, with the exception in 2001 at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival, until 2009.
Mem and Ray decided to re-activate EXUMER in 2008, and the band embarked on their first tour since 1988, where they played 5 shows in April/May of 2009. The “5 Nights of Fire Tour”, took the band through Europe (Germany, Holland, Greece), and the USA, where they headlined the “Thrasho de Mayo Festival”, in front of 1.300 fans in Los Angeles.
EXUMER returned to Europe in spring and the fall of 2010, where the band appeared at Norway’s “Inferno Festival”, among other stops in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Poland and Bulgaria during their “European Ignition Tour Part I & II”.
EXUMER 'Fire & Damnation' Metal Blade Records 2012
Cover art by Baptiste Treton
Legendary German Thrashers EXUMER have just launched a video trailer for their long anticipated comeback album 'Fire & Damnation'.
Watch out for 'Fire & Damnation' to be unleashed on April 6 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, April 9 in Europe and April 10 in North Americavia Metal Blade Records.
'Fire & Damnation' will be released as a limited Digipak-CD including three bonus tracks as well as on vinyl.
The album artwork has been designed by Baptiste Treton.
More details on 'Fire & Damnation' and the first new song will be posted soon!
Check out the trailer that features music of 'Fire & Damnation' as well as the stunning front cover. The art direction and production of the clip was executed by German-born artist Cyphers-X, who has worked with bands such as The Very End in the past.
Comments EXUMER singer Mem V. Stein: “We are very excited for our fans to hear and see a taste of things to come and what they can expect from 'Fire and Damnation'. We intentionally worked with Cyphers-X to keep the trailer short and to the point, which is a perfect representation of the album. Fans can expect nothing short of some of the most pure, uncompromising and undiluted thrash metal they have heard in a long while.”
EXUMER recorded their first new album in 24 years with renowned producer Waldemar Sorychta (Grip Inc., Therion, Sodom, Moonspell, etc.) at the helm. The 10-track strong, hard-hitting CD 'Fire & Damnation' combines a punishing production with aggressive song writing. EXUMER manages to capture the intensity and feel of the 1980s thrash metal gems and yet sound up to date on their latest output.
'Fire & Damnation' will catapult EXUMER back in the forefront of the international music markets and the following live assaults in 2012 will only further cement the band’s cult status among the ranks of classic thrash metal acts in the world!
Mem V. Stein - Vocals, Ray Mensh - Guitars, T. Schiavo - Bass
Formed in 1985, by singer/bassist Mem V. Stein and guitarist Ray Mensh, EXUMER went on to release two albums in 1986 (Possessed by Fire), and 1987 (Rising from the Sea), that are regarded as some of the most cult thrash metal releases ever to come out of Germany. EXUMER was also one of the first thrash metal acts to capture exotic, foreign markets like Poland and Brazil, where their albums were domestically released in the 1980s. The subsequent tours that followed those releases secured the band live shows in front of thousands of fans and an unusually large following outside of Germany.
Plagued by line-up changes and internal turmoil the band broke up in 1990, and did not perform live, with the exception in 2001 at the prestigious Wacken Open Air Festival, until 2009.
Mem and Ray decided to re-activate EXUMER in 2008, and the band embarked on their first tour since 1988, where they played 5 shows in April/May of 2009. The “5 Nights of Fire Tour”, took the band through Europe (Germany, Holland, Greece), and the USA, where they headlined the “Thrasho de Mayo Festival”, in front of 1.300 fans in Los Angeles.
EXUMER returned to Europe in spring and the fall of 2010, where the band appeared at Norway’s “Inferno Festival”, among other stops in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Poland and Bulgaria during their “European Ignition Tour Part I & II”.
