UK melodic punk rockers The Run Up will be releasing their second EP Scared of Everything via Paper + Plastick and will be going to the good causes in Northern France. Stream “Feels Like Yesterday” below. Go to the Pay What You Want for the EP here.
Tracklisting
01: Feels Like Yesterday
02: Stormy Night
03: Knocks & Tears
04: Lately
05: Deservers
Tour Dates
Jan 21: Red Lion – Bristol (UK)
Jan 26: Mother’s Ruin (Free For All Festival) – Bristol (UK)
Feb 12: TBC – Bristol (UK) (w/Harker)
Huntress, photo by Hillarie Jason
Huntress has announced they are dropping off their current tour with Avatar, Gemini Syndrome and others due to the state of the health of front woman Jill Janus, following her recovery from a recent hysterectomy. Diagnosed with state 1 uterine cancer, Janus and the band have released a statement on the tour:
“Announcement: Huntress will not being touring in Sept due to Jill Janus‘ healing from uterine cancer surgery. She is now cancer-free. Doctors have ordered one more month to properly heal, then Huntress will join Motörhead’s MotörBoat Cruise 9/28-10/2. We apologize to all our fans, Avatar, Gemini Syndrome & First Decree and look forward to more shows in the near future!”
Huntress will release their new album, Static, from Napalm Records on September 25th. The band currently has a Pledge Music campaign for the pre-sale orders of Static you can follow at this link. It is the follow up to their last album, Starbound Beast (also Napalm).
Long running Canadian tech death masters Cryptopsy have shared a new teaser video from their upcoming EP, The Book of Suffering Tome 1. You can view the trailer at this link or below:
The trailer has a who’s who of fans of the band who are metal legends themselves such as Jeff Waters (Annihilator), Richard Christy (Iced Earth, Death), Liam Wilson (The Dillinger Escape Plan), Travis Ryan (Cattle Decapitation) and others.
The band just wrapped their first headline tour of America in years in June and the band is winding down their crowdfunding campaign, which you still have time to support: http://igg.me/at/cryptopsy
The band commented on The Book of Suffering Tome 1:
“We hope that every extreme metal fan will be exposed to The Book of Suffering Tome 1. We are extremely proud of the material; it is some of the most brutal, technical and fresh music we have ever created.”
Crowdfund Pitch Video:
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Famed modern country artist Steve Wariner has recorded a part for the upcoming new Megadeth album, due out later this year. Wariner known for his guitar talents, performed pedal-steel parts for new song.
Wariner commented on the recording
“Worlds collide. It’s funny. Imagine Megadeth with steel guitar. That’s what I did, and Dave Mustaine is the nicest guy in the world. Isn’t that crazy? It’s out of my world. You know me, I’m a traditional country guy. But the stuff I played on is awesome.”
The band has issuing updates for their Pledge Music campaign for their new album. You can support the campaign and see exclusive content and buy exclusive merch and reward for supporting the album here.
Full details of the Megadeth album have yet to be released. As previously reported the recording lineup for Megadeth now includes Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler and Angra guitarist Kiko Louriero, joining founders Dave Mustaine and David “Junior” Ellefson.
Massachusetts modern metal band Thurkills Vision has launched a Kickstarter campaign to crowdfund their next album The Light , due later this year. The three time winner of Worcester Music Awards Best Hardcore and Metal band (2012, 2013, 2014), played both the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and the Uproar Tour in the past, and have a rabid following. Check out their campaign at this link and below:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thurkillsvision/help-fund-thurkills-visions-new-album-the-light
Idolatry. Top (left to right): Nox Invictus (Guitar), Daemonikus Abominor (Drums), Lycaon Vollmond (Guitar), and Center: Lörd Matzigkeitus (Vocals) – Photo credit: Pandemic Photography (Kevin Eisenlord)
Edmonton black metallers Idolatry were involved in an auto accident on May 28, 2015 on Highway 17 east of Wawa, Ontario. While travelling down a gravel road their vehicle veered off the road and into the ditch. Lord Matzigkeitus (Vocals) sustained some cracked ribs during the accident ,but no other members were severely hurt. The black metal group has been on tour performing in Quebec, Ontario, and were on route to their show May 29th show in Brandon, MB, which would have been their last date of the tour and has now been cancelled. The band apologizes to fans who were hoping to see them perform.
The band have launched a GoFundMe.com campaign com to raise money for vehicle repairs and fuel to get back to Edmonton, Alberta. Go here for more information.
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The Dollyrots has launched their third crowdfunded project for an upcoming live album and DVD tentatively titled It Isn’t Easy Being Awesome: The Dollyrots Live in the USA, out this fall.
There will be plenty of pledger only exclusives and unique items like tour guitars, video chats, surprise goodie boxes, back stage passes, tour experiences and much more. As always, regardless of what you order, all pledgers will receive the digital download of the live album the moment it’s ready for release and before the general public gets their hands on it. Go here for more information and watch the pledge video below.
The band will be supporting Bowling For Soup on tour this summer.
Jun 04: Historic Scoot Inn – Austin, TX
Jun 05: House of Blues – Houston, TX
Jun 06: House of Blues – Dallas, TX
Jun 07: The Korova – San Antonio, TX
Jun 17: Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA
Jun 18: Irving Plaza – New York, NY
Jun 19: TLA – Philadelphia, PA
Jun 20: Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
Jun 21: House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
Jun 22: Shelter – Detroit, MI
Jun 23: Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
Jun 24: Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
Jun 25: Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY
Sep 11: Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO
Sep 12: Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT
Sep 13: Neurolux – Boise, ID
Sep 14: Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
Sep 15: Crocodile – Seattle, WA
Sep 16: WOW Hall – Eugene, OR
Sep 17: Boardwalk – Orangevale, CA
Sep 18: Bottom Of The Hill – San Francisco, CA
Sep 19: Roxy – Los Angeles, CA
Sep 20: House of Blues – Anaheim, CA
Oct 24: Women’s Festival w/Lita Ford – Modesto, CA
Oct 30/Nov 1: FEST in Gainesville, FL*
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Tech-death metallers Cryptopsy are streaming a 45-second teaser video for their forthcoming EP, The Book of Suffering: Tome 1, the first part in a planned series of EPs collectively titled The Book of Suffering. Stream it below.
Crowdfunding campaign information to help fund the recording and release of the EP is below. The band is currently on their “Back to the US 2015” tour with Disgorge, Erimha, Soreption and The Convalescence.
May 24: Korova – San Antonio, TX
May 25: Dirty Dog – Austin, TX
May 26: Gas Monkey – Dallas, TX
May 27: Riot Room – Kansas City, MO
May 28: Val Air Ballroom – Des Moines, IA
May 29: Bada Brew – Crest Hill, IL
May 30: Metal Bar – Cudahy, WI
May 31: Agora – Cleveland, OH
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SikTh has launched a PledgeMusic crowdfunding campaign towards releasing a new EP and a December headlining UK tour. Vocalist Mikee Goodman said of the project:
“We did not realise our music had spread so far! I believe we have amongst the most passionate and energetic fans in the World. I am honoured to play to them. But what we have been asked most is about new music. My desire to make new Sikth music is as strong as it’s ever been. I can’t wait to get started!”
Dec 05: Classic Grand – Glasgow (UK)
Dec 06: Academy 2 – Manchester (UK)
Dec 10: Marble Factory – Bristol (UK)
Dec 11: Academy 2 – Birmingham (UK)
Dec 12: Forum – London (UK)
Dan Weller Producer Q&A Part 1 PledgeMusic update is live!!http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/sikth/updates/52809
Posted by SikTh (official) on Thursday, May 7, 2015
Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction has donated personal sessions/lessons with him at the Foo Fighter’s 606 Studios in Northridge, CA as a charity bid for the Rock Against MS Foundation.
Here is what you will bid on: PRIVATE 2 HR DRUM LESSON WITH STEPHEN PERKINS (JANE’S ADDICTION) AT THE FOO FIGHTERS PRIVATE STUDIO – THE FAMOUS 606 STUDIOS – AND YOU GET YOUR LESSON RECORDED BY FOO FIGHTER ENGINEER – THE AMAZING JOHN “LOU” LOUSTEAU – Plus other cool stuff!! IN BENEFIT OF THE ROCK AGAINST MS FOUNDATION!
BID HERE.