DEATH ANGEL And DEW-SCENTED Announce European Tour

San Francisco Bay Area Thrash veterans DEATH ANGEL will return to the rough roads of Europe in the end of November following an extended schedule invading North America to present their upcoming new album, The Dream Calls For Blood, to the fans this side of the big pond. Support comes from Germans DEW-SCENTED.

Catch DEATH ANGEL and DEW-SCENTED on these already confirmed dates:

Nov 11 PL - Katowice, Mega Club
Nov 27 CZ - Prague, Nova Chmelnice
Nov 28 D - Karlsruhe, Substage
Nov 29 I - Circolo Colony, Brescia
Nov 30 I - Gualtieri, Temp Rock Club
Dec 02 A - Vienna, Szene
Dec 04 D - Munich, Backstage
Dec 06 D - Erfurt, Centrum
Dec 07 B - Eeklo, Kubiek
Dec 08 F - Paris, La Maroquinerie
Dec 10 UK - London, Underworld
Dec 11 D - Essen, Zeche Carl
Dec 12 NL - Eindhoven, Eindhoven Metal Meeting
Dec 13 D - Alsfeld, Stadthalle
Dec 14 CH - Zürich, X-Mas Metal Meeting
Dec 15 D - Geiselwind, Christmas Metal - Festival

Commented vocalist Mark Osegueda: “It is with great pleasure that we announce our upcoming European tour dates for our new album, The Dream Calls For Blood! We look forward to sonically assaulting what we have always felt as the truest metal fans out there that backed this band through thick, and thin with our new arsenal of songs! That we promise you will leave you feeling ravaged. Yet! Triumphant! Europe!!!! Are you ready? Because I can tell you this! We sure the hell are!!!! You best bring back up! Ha!”

Caster Of Shame, a brand new song off the band's seventh album, The Dream Calls For Blood, can be streamed at deathangel.us. The album will be released on October 11 in Germany, October 14 in the UK / Europe and October 15 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records.

The follow-up to 2010's Relentless Retribution was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM, AUGUST BURNS RED, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, ALL THAT REMAINS, WHITECHAPEL, DEVILDRIVER), and once again features cover art by Brent Elliot White (JOB FOR A COWBOY, CARNIFEX, WHITECHAPEL).

Check out the official trailer for The Dream Calls For Blood:


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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM And HIRAX's Metal Apocalypse European Tour Canceled

Jeff Keller Management LLC, the management company for FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and HIRAX, has announced that due to circumstances beyond the bands' and management’s control, the Metal Apocalypse European tour that was scheduled to feature both artists has been canceled.

Says Jeff Keller: "Unfortunately, it was in both bands' best interest to not continue with the tour at this time. We apologize to the fans for this unfortunate circumstance, and I can assure the fans that both bands will be in Europe in 2014 for other touring and festival appearances."

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM recently returned to Metal Blade Records to release their new album, Ugly Noise. Ugly Noise is FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's eleventh full-length album, their first release on Metal Blade since 2001 and the follow-up to their 2010 album, The Cold.

HIRAX will release its new album, Immortal Legacy, on October 22 (six days later in Europe) via SPV / Steamhammer. It will be made available as a CD, gatefold colored LP and a digital download. Philip Lawvere, the artist behind such classic album covers as KREATOR's Pleasure To Kill and CELTIC FROST's Emperor's Return, has designed the Immortal Legacy cover.

News via Blabbermouth

EXUMER Confirmed To Play BASINFIREFEST (CZ) 2013

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!"

For additional information please visit: basinfirefest.cz / exumer.de.

FA On The Road - EXUMER And THE VERY END Touring In March / April 2013

FA’s EXUMER and THE VERY END both are about to set out on tour. Here are the dates:

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Has Returned To Metal Blade Records

Via Metal Blade Records

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, arguably one of the most influential and prominent acts from thrash metal's birth in the early 80's, has returned to Metal Blade Records to release their new album, Ugly Noise, on April 16, 2013.

You can now listen to the title track at metalblade.com/flotsamandjetsam.

Ugly Noise is the band’s eleventh full-length album, their first release on Metal Blade since 2001, and the follow up to their 2010 album, The Cold. The record also heralds the return of original members Michael Gilbert on guitar and Kelly David Smith on drums, who haven’t recorded with Flotsam and Jetsam since High in 1997.

Flotsam and Jetsam’s Kelly Smith comments on working with Metal Blade: “We have just inked a distribution deal for the release of Ugly Noise through Metal Blade Records. Ugly Noise will be released worldwide in late March / early April of 2013. It was the obvious choice for us after our long-standing relationship and Metal Blades 30 year history of metal. You can’t match what they can do with 30 years of experience behind them. We are excited and looking forward to working with MB in 2013.”

Also, tune into Liquid Metal on SiriusXM this week for a Flotsam and Jetsam interview & Liquid Metal Takeover! Kelly Smith, Eric AK and Michael Gilbert stop by the SiriusXM NYC studios to talk to Jose Mangin about their new album, Ugly Noise, and their current comeback tour with Testament and Overkill. After the hour interview special, the guys host a Liquid Metal Takeover picking out their go-to metal songs.

Tune in to listen:
Thurs, 2/21 @ 5pm ET / 2pm PT
Sat, 2/23 @ Noon ET / 9am PT
Sun, 2/24 @ 9pm ET / 6pm PT

ONSLAUGHT Announce Album Release Date And European Tour

UK thrashers ONSLAUGHT have announced September 13, 2013 as the worldwide release date for their sixth studio album.

The follow-up to 2011's Sounds Of Violence will once again be recorded, mixed and co-produced by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Denmark. Recording sessions are set to commence on May 18 and the album will be released via AFM Records.

Commented Onslaught guitarist Nige Rockett: "It's awesome to be making another album with Jacob Hansen. There was never gonna be anyone else considered, simply because of the way Jacob works on a personal level and the incredible dynamics of his final mixes. We just know it's gonna be totally immense.

The writing is 90% complete and it's sounding very, very cool. I'm not gonna say it's 'louder, faster, heavier’ than anything we've ever done because that's a little bit cliché these days. All I will say is that it's very fresh, it's old school and it's ferocious. The rest we'll leave up to you guys to decide."

Onslaught will headline the first SLAUGHTERFEST across Europe in October, with German cult thrashers EXUMER, M-PIRE OF EVIL and death metal legends MASTER completing the bill.

Fans will have the opportunity to take part in meet-and-greet events on selected dates.

EXUMER Announces European Live Dates

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!

SODOM And EXUMER Drop Out Of Monsterfest Colombia

German / U.S. thrashers SODOM and EXUMER have dropped out of Monsterfest Colombia in Bogotá for breach of contract by the promoter.

The shows were scheduled for Saturday, January 26. See Sodom's statement at this location (Spanish only). Here's Exumer's official statement regarding their cancellation of Monsterfest Colombia:
"To all our Colombian fans and friends:

We wanted to inform you today, with the deepest regret, that we will not be appearing at the Monsterfest show on January 26, 2013 in Bogotá / Colombia!

The promoters of this show approached us last year and asked us if we would like to partake in this epic event. We instantly agreed, without any hesitation, to play at this truly unique event alongside our dear friends from TANKARD and SODOM.

We and the promoters of this show reached an agreement about the conditions for this show that we held up until the very last minute. Unfortunately the promoters did not do the same and not only did they lie to us, but they lied to you, the fans, as well. The promoters sent us everything from fake flight reservations to unverifiable money transfers, making it impossible for us to travel to Colombia while we still heavily promoted this show on the internet.

EXUMER is not responsible for any of this and we want to let you know that we will come and play for you anytime an honest local promoter is willing to take the time and the effort to bring us to Colombia.

Again, we are extremely sorry for all of this, but be assured that the band had nothing to do with the shortcomings of the promoters of Monsterfest, who appear to be liars and swindlers of the worst caliber. We hope that their shameful actions will not cause you any monetary damages, as they have caused us time and effort.

Thank you for all your loyal support over all these years and we will meet hopefully soon! \m/
Mem, Ray, Tony, Matthias and H.K."

An additional personal message to Exumer's fans by vocalist Mem V. Stein can be read here.

EXUMER - Drummer Matthias Kassner Featured In Sick Drummer Magazine

Absolutely NO Triggering - 
Just Pure Organic Drumsound!

Drummer Matthias Kassner of German thrash metal titans EXUMER is featured in the latest issue of Sick Drummer Magazine.

Get all the details at this location, it's worth checking out!

Exumer have released their album Fire & Damnation, the first new album in 25 years, worldwide in April 2012 via Metal Blade Records and are currently preparing European and North & South American tours for 2013.

Matthias Kassner also hits it hard in the German rock band CROSSPLANE (see the video for their new single Rollin’ feat. Tom Angelripper, SODOM / ONKEL TOM and Christof Leim, THE NEW BLACK below), and is the owner of House of Drums, the specialist store for drums and percussion in the Ruhr Area.

SODOM, TANKARD And EXUMER To Play Monsterfest Colombia

German thrash masters SODOM, TANKARD and EXUMER have been confirmed to play at Monsterfest in Bogota/Colombia on January 26, 2013.

This is EXUMER’s first trip to Colombia and the start of their 2013 touring schedule, which will take EXUMER through Europe in February/March and to North America in April/May.

Commented vocalist Mem V. Stein: "It's an honor for us to finally travel to Colombia and play for our fans there. We were quite sad that we were unable to visit Colombia during our SOUTH AMERICAN DAMNATION TOUR, earlier in May/June this year. Hence, we were very excited when we were asked to join forces with our friends from SODOM and TANKARD and to play at Monsterfest. This will be no doubt an epic event and something to remember for a long time to come."

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.

Monsterfest Colombia
SODOM / TANKARD / EXUMER
Sábado, 26 de Enero de 2013
Bogotá, Teatro Royal Center
Boletas disponibles en: www.lataquilla.com.co

EXUMER Confirms Appearance At Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse Festival 2013 In Chicago, IL

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. 

EXUMER Stream Fire & Damnation In Its Entirety On Stereokiller.com

German Thrashers EXUMER 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, on Metal Blade Records and will be unleashed worldwide April 9th in Europe/UK and April 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: Matthias Kassner - Drums, H.K. - Guitars, 

Mem V. Stein - Vocals, Ray Mensh - Guitars, T. Schiavo - Bass

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EXUMER Launch 3rd Single 'The Weakest Limb' Exclusively Via Noisecreep.com!

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

Check out the Fire & Damnation video trailer:



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EXUMER Launch 2nd Single “Vermin Of The Sky” Via Metal Hammer Germany

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!

EXUMER are: Matthias Kassner - Drums, H.K. - Guitars, 

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)


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