Summer Slaughter, the longest-running, North American package metal tour gets underway next week at The Complex in Salt Lake City! Sponsored by Sumerian Records, the tour has just shared a teaser trailer to get you sufficiently hyped! Summer Slaughter 2019 features a triple headlining bill of Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex, and The Faceless along with Rivers of Nihil, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, and Brand of Sacrifice will support, along with the winner of Headbang for the Highway contest. The tour begins July 19th, running through August 14th, ending in Los Angeles. Cattle Decapitation is expected to perform several new songs live on the tour (video below) from their just wrapped up new album! Continue reading
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Cattle Decapitation Completes New Album
In a post to Instagram by frontman Travis Ryan, Cattle Decapitation has concluded the production of their new album. The record is due later in 2019 or early in 2020 via Metal Blade Records and was recorded by their frequent collaborator, David Otero at Westminster Studios in Denver, Colorado. It will be their first new full-length album since 2015’s incredible Anthropocene Extinction. The album is also their first with new bassist Oliver Pinnard, also of Cryptopsy. We’re looking forward to the new album since the band is one of the leading lights of Death Metal genre today. Catch the band all summer as one fo the three headliners of Summer Slaughter Tour. Continue reading
Allegaeon: Live At Summer Slaughter 2018
Between The Buried And Me, Born of Osiris, Allegaeon Rumored To Be On Summer Slaughter
The 2018 Summer Slaughter lineup and your routing has leaked. If this gets confirmed by the the tour Between The Buried and me returns to headline with Born of Osiris, Veil of Maya and more. See the full lineup and tour dates below.
The 2017 Summer Slaughter Tour Lineup Includes The Black Dahlia Murder, Dying Fetus, And More!
After weeks of teasing us, the organizers have finally unveiled the lineup for this year’s Summer Slaughter Tour. Continue reading
Dying Fetus And The Black Dahlia Murder Teased For 2017 Summer Slaughter Tour
The Summer Slaughter Tour will be kicking off in a few months, and just like every year, the organizers have starting teasing the lineup on the Official Facebook page. Continue reading
After The Burial – Dig Deep
It may seem a bit on the nose, but Dig Deep (Sumerian Records) is probably the most appropriate moniker that After The Burial could have mustered up with for their first album since the untimely passing of guitarist and founding member Justin Lowe. Last year was shaping up nicely for as they were set to perform on last year’s Summer Slaughter tour and record the much-anticipated follow-up to 2013s Wolves Within (also Sumerian).
Then the unfathomable occurred. On June 24, following several days of troubling internet posts and subsequent departure from After The Burial, Lowe was found dead of an apparent suicide. Tours were canceled, recording plans indefinitely postponed, and the Minnesota outfit was at the most difficult crossroads of their prosperous career. Following weeks of silence and introspection, After The Burial considered all of their options (including disbandment) and announced the intention to continue forward as a collective.
This was great news not just for the fans, but for Sumerian Records as a whole. After The Burial is one of the current crop of progressive metal acts with the most upside and so it’d be challenging for Sumerian to scout young talent of the same caliber. It’s also worth noting that as an imprint Sumerian isn’t the recruiting force it used to be due to losing ground to labels like eOne, Nuclear Blast Entertainment and Metal Blade, so it would be wise to hold on to as many assets as possible.
But all the momentum and prospect status in the world become null and void if After the Burial couldn’t produce music with the same ferocity as it has in the last eight years. In the aftermath of losing such a talented player like Lowe, it would’ve even been acceptable to have Dig Deep further delayed, but instead After The Burial crafted some of their best material in a very quick turnaround. Credit that to lead guitarist and band MVP Trent Hafdahl who is now picking up all the guitar parts with equal parts shred and gusto. Recently released single ‘Collapse’ opens the album with a riff that’s like Unearth on meth and a ripping solo that’d make Alex Skolnick proud.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YvcCHsdojw
And it gets better from there as Hafdahl eschews the more Meshuggah-sounding-the-better approach adopted by so many of their contemporaries in favor of whatever dynamic suits his fancy. Backed by a laser focused rhythm section consisting of bassist Lerichard Foral and drummer Dan Carle, Hafdahl can bounce from the modern Pantera staccato crunch of ‘Lost in the Static’ to the thrash banging of its follow-up ‘Mire.’ ‘Catacombs’ later on the album is another mid-tempo stomper that’s heavier than present day Axl Rose.
But it’s not all blastbeats and brimstone, as ‘Laurentian Ghosts’ follows in the vein of past After the Burial slow jams like ‘Aspiration’ and ‘To Carry You Away’ with its acoustic lines at the beginning and consistent melody throughout. However Anthony Notarmaso’s meaty growls keep the proceeding from going too far into All That Remains territory. And then you have the more melodic death flavor to Dig Deep’s strongest song, ‘Deluge.’ Right out the gate it’s a storm of searing leads and finger numbing riffs. To unleash that beast live will certainly require the aid of a second (and skilled) guitarist.
With the songwriting quality so high on Dig Deep, it didn’t really need that title, but I guess After the Burial didn’t want its message to be lost to their fans. A more than formidable return to form and tribute to a fallen comrade.
9.0/10
HANSEL LOPEZ
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GWAR B-Q VIP Passes Nearly Sold Out, Phil Anselmo Signing Added
With under two months to go, GWAR’s GWAR B-Q has announced they are nearly sold out of VIP passes for the event. In addition to the previously announced VIP Meat & Great with bands like Clutch, Cro-Mags, Ghoul, Goatwhore and more; there will be an exclusive celebrity signing with Phil Anselmo only for VIPs.
Many other perks and all the fest info can be found at the Ultimate Bohab Guide To GWAR B-Q, and the FAQ page for the fest: https://gwarbq.com/faq.
Premium/VIP Ticket benefits include:
An exclusive VIP Laminate (mailed in advance)
Entry to B4BQ pre-party show at the National
VIP seating at the B4BQ
VIP Meet n Greet with B4BQ bands
VIP drink specials at the B4BQ
All day entry to GWAR B-Q at Hadads Lake
Official GWAR B-Q event t-shirt
GWAR B-Q swag bag stuffed with FREE shit!
FREE beverage ticket/token for the GWAR B-Q
Access to VIP Pavilion at the GWAR B-Q
Access to VIP Restrooms at the GWAR B-Q
Access to Express Lanes including – Main Gate Entry, Merchandise Booth, and Beverage Ticket Kiosks at the GWAR B-Q
Exclusive Celebrity Signings – GBQ Bands TBA
Not to mention the pinnacle of any Bohab’s miserable existence; a Meat-n-Meet signing with GWAR, and a chance to win the ultimate prize; a once in a lifetime opportunity to be killed on stage by the mighty GWAR!
Get your VIP tickets here: http://gwarbq.com/buy-tickets
GWAR -BQ Adds Clutch As Co-Headliner, Pre-Party, VIP, Show Details
Maryland rock royalty Clutch have been added as the co-headliner of the 6th Annual GWAR BQ. In addition the B4BQ event pre-party show now features the entire lineup of the Summer Slaughter Tour, as well as Coal Chamber and Fear Factory.
The B4BQ has come into its own as an event the last few years, after getting its start as an informal gathering. The show will be held at The National (708 E Broad St, Richmond, VA) on Friday, August 14th. Doors are at 2:00 PM and features Coal Chamber, Fear Factory, Arch Enemy, Born Of Osiris, Veil of Maya, The Acacia Strain, Obscura, After the Burial, Cattle Decapitation, and Beyond Creation.
Tickets to the B4BQ go on sale TODAY! June 3rd at 2:00pm EST Buy yours here: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/01004EC398BD3071
VIP Ticket Options and Package Details Are also now available
Premium/VIP Ticket benefits include:
An exclusive VIP Laminate (mailed in advance)
Entry to B4BQ pre-party show at the National
VIP seating at the B4BQ
VIP Meet n Greet with B4BQ bands
VIP drink specials at the B4BQ
All day entry to GWAR B-Q at Hadads Lake
Official GWAR B-Q event t-shirt
GWAR B-Q swag bag stuffed with FREE shit!
FREE beverage ticket/token for the GWAR B-Q
Access to VIP Pavilion at the GWAR B-Q
Access to VIP Restrooms at the GWAR B-Q
Access to Express Lanes including – Main Gate Entry, Merchandise Booth, and Beverage Ticket Kiosks at the GWAR B-Q
Exclusive Celebrity Signings – GBQ Bands TBA
Not to mention the pinnacle of any Bohab’s miserable existence; a Meat-n-Meet signing with GWAR, and a chance to win the ultimate prize; a once in a lifetime opportunity to be killed on stage by the mighty GWAR!
Get your VIP tickets here: http://gwarbq.com/buy-tickets
Conquer Divide On All Stars Tour, Self Titled Debut Out July 24th via Artery Recordings
Conquer Divide will release their self titled debut via Artery Recordings on July 24, 2015. The record was produced by Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, We Came as Romans). The band will be taking part on this year’s All Stars Tour with dates posted below.
Conquer Divide are Kiarely—Vocals; Janel—Vocals; Kristen—Guitar; Izzy—Guitar; Sarah—Bass; Tamara—Drums
TRACK LISTING:
01: Sink Your Teeth Into This
02: Self Destruct
03: Eyes Wide Shut
04: Nightmares
05: Lost
06: What’s Left Inside
07: At War
08: Despicable You
09: Heavy Lies The Crown
10: Broken
Jul 17: Alamo City Music Hall – San Antonio, TX (no DayShell)
Jul 18: Summer Showdown Festival – El Paso, TX (Upon A Burning Body only)
Jul 19: Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM (no DayShell)
Jul 20: Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO (no DayShell)
Jul 22: Ace of Spades – Sacramento, CA
Jul 23: Soma – San Diego, CA
Jul 24: Hard Rock Live – Las Vegas, NV
Jul 25: Pico Rivera Sports Arena – Pico Rivera, CA
Jul 26: Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
Jul 28: The Bomb Factory – Dallas, TX
Jul 31: Gamechanger – Freehold, NJ
Aug 01: The Palladium – Worcester, MA
Aug 02: Reverb – Reading, PA
Aug 07: Dirtfest – Flint, MI (Upon A Burning Body only)
Aug 09: Heavy MTL – Montreal, QC (Upon A Burning Body only)
Aug 11: Agora Theater – Cleveland, OH
Aug 12: Webster Hall – New York City, NY (feat. Summer Slaughter Tour)
Aug 15: Empire Garage – Austin, TX
Aug 16: Scout Bar – Houston, TX (no A Skylit Drive)
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