Sons Of Azrael
Formed: 2004
From:
Buffalo,
NY,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Sons Of Azrael News
Below is our complete Sons Of Azrael news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Sons Of Azrael Guitarist Shot In Armed Robbery
According to Buffalo's WIVB-TV, Sons Of Azarael guitarist Tony Lorenzo was shot in an armed robbery, which took place on Wednesday the 26th of October in the city's Elmwood Village area and is now paralyzed from the waist down, after a bullet was lodged in his spine.
Lorenzo's friend, Alex Artemas, said, "Him and I were just walking to a friend's house, and it was just a complete random hit, came from behind, never saw it coming."
"The kid asked me, he said, 'Give me what you got.' And before I could even get my wallet out, he just shot me," said Tony.
Initial reports were that the victim may have known his attacker. More...
Hold it High Tour Dates Announced
Buffalo, New York metal band Hold it High, featuring ex-members of Sons of Azrael and Asherah, will be headed out on tour in June to promote their debut CD. Here are the latest tour dates:
6/12 Wallingford, CT @ Cherry Street Station
6/13 Virginia - Help
6/14 Murfreesboro, NC @ Zakk’s Coffee House
6/15 Douglas, PA @ The Warehouse
6/16 Pensacola, GA @ The Big Easy Tavern
6/17 Birmingham, AL @ High Note
6/18 Greenbrier, TN @ Loudhouse
6/19 Jonesboro, AR @ YMCA
6/20 Cincinnati, OH @ Blue Rock
You can check out Hold It High on their MySpace page.
Sons Of Azrael Streaming Songs From New Album
Buffalo, New York based melodic death metallers Sons of Azrael released their sophomore effort "Scouting the Boneyard" on January 19th via Ironclard Recoringds. The band is currently streaming two tracks online from the new release. Both "Arson and Apathy" and the previously uploaded title track can be be heard through the Ironclad Recordings MySpace page.
Sons of Azrael Posts New Song Online
Sons of Azrael has released the title track from their upcoming album "Scouting the Boneyard" on their label's MySpace page. View the album artwork here.
Sons Of Azrael Posts New Demo Songs Online
Sons Of Azrael are currently in Echobase Studios recording their album. The band has posted some demos of their progress on the new record on their MySpace page. The songs are entitled "A Numbing Flood," "The Grand Design," and "Touched By God"
Sons Of Azrael Replaces Drummer Derrick Sadkowski
Sons Of Azrael has replaced their drummer Derrick Sadkowski and replaced him with drummer Alex Chambers. A statement from former drummer Derrick Sadkowski reads as follows: “I’ve decided to step down as drummer of Sons of Azrael, this decision was made as I’m not confident in producing interesting and intriguing drumming on this upcoming album. My life has taken a few turns, and seems to be heading in another direction and touring/dumping my funds into a band seemed to become ambiguous, all things considered, I have to do what’s best for the band I helped create 5 years ago. By no means is the band grounded in any sense, since the Conjuration of Vengeance, they have found new talent in Karl Kirsch who has replaced Greg DiPasquale, and Alex Chambers who’s replaced me. Touring, and playing night-in night-out was one of the best experiences anyone could live through, and I’ll be thankful for everything- all the fans, Bud and Trevor over at Ironclad, parties, other bands I’ve shared the stage with, was great every time. As for other projects, I have a few things in mind, but I need to reinvent my drumming to achieve them. I promise I’ll be back around soon enough. Thank you”
Psyopus Post New Song, "2," Online
New York grinders, Psyopus, have posted a song about simease twins entitled "2" on their MySpace page for your listening pleasure.
Psyopus tour dates with DANCE CLUB MASSACRE are as follows:
With THE CRINN:
5/2 The Penny Arcade - Charlotte, New York
With THE CRINN and EPICUREAN:
5/3 Ghouolardi’s - Lorain, Ohio
5/4 Flushing Masonic Temple - Flushing, Michigan
5/5 Von's (Vault 13) - Detroit, Michigan
5/6 The Static Age - Romeo, Michigan
5/7 Skelletones - Grand Rapids, Michigan
5/8 Rack N' Roll - Riverview, Michigan
With SONS OF AZRAEL and EPICUREAN:
5/9 The Underground - Sandusky, Ohio
5/10 Club W - Buffalo, NY
The Classic Struggle Drops Off Tour
The Classic Struggle has dropped off the remainder of their current tour. Here's the official word:
"Once again I have terrible news. In the last week or so some complications with our record has come up and we have no choice but to cancel the remainder of the Sons Of Azrael, As Eden Burns tour along with our Canada run with The Breathing Process and The World We Knew to take care of these things and get this record ready for release for all you. We will still be doing the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and our U.S. tour with With Dead Hands Rising, A Breath Before Surfacing, and Ghost Of A Fallen Age. Also keep an eye out for us in the southeast playing one-offs and weekends. It’s been too long already and we need to focus on getting our new material into your hands. It would be impossible to get these things done correctly from the road, so we feel this is the best decision. Please keep checking back for more future dates to make up for all this cancelled shit."
As previously reported, The Classic Struggle had to cancel their dates this week following an injury to vocalist Tim Zlinksky, who recently shattered his wrist earlier in the month. Zlinsky had surgery to "rebuild his wrist with a metal plate and some screws" but was expected to be back on the road shortly.
Sons Of Azrael Part Ways with Guitarist
Sons Of Azrael issue the following update on their MySpace page:
"Due to musical and creative differences, Greg D has decided to part ways with us."
"Although a great loss, THE SHOW MUST GO ON!!"
"Greg’s Statement:
'It was a tough decision to make, but once again I have to follow my heart and guts on this one. The usual ’creative differences’ are the cause of this rift. Depending on how fast the band finds a replacement for me, I may still do a few more shows with them, but that is entirely up to the rest of the band. I’d like to thank Joe, Derrick, Tony and Bobby for the opportunity and for raging it up with me on and offstage for the last two years. Also I’d like to thank Trevor and Bud at Ironclad for the trust, support, friendship, and belief that they have shown and displayed during my time in the band. Last but certainly not least, the fans. Cheesy as it is, you make it possible and worthwhile to do what we do. You guys and gals rule. Fear not, the band will most definately continue without me, and will continue to rage, crush, thrash, and destroy any stage that dares to let them stand on it. As for me, I will be starting a new project in the next few weeks. No need to say what it’ll sound like, because if you know me, I’m sure you’ll have a good idea of what to expect. Take care, and keep your eyes and ears open.'" More...
10th Annual NEMHF Details Revealed
This year will mark the tenth anniversary of the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, the largest and most successful metal festival in the United States.
This year’s show, presented by ESP, Randall, EMG, and exclusive magazine presenter Metal Maniacs Magazine, will take place the weekend of April 25-27 at the Palladium in Worcester, Mass., its home since its inception. Sumerian Records will sponsor the “Summer Slaughter Tour” second stage.
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will present Gigantour featuring Megadeth, In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy and High on Fire on Friday night. Saturday will be headlined by Dimmu Borgir, Shadows Fall, and Behemoth. Ministry, Meshuggah, and Nevermore will close out the festival on Sunday night.
Other bands scheduled to perform include: A Life Once Lost, The Acacia Strain, After the Burial, Animosity, As Blood Runs Black, Belay My Last, Born of Osiris, Braindrill, Classic Struggle, Cockpunch!, Cold World, Dead to Fall, Demiricous, Dillinger Escape Plan, Disfear, Eluveitie, Elysia, Embrace the End, Emmure, The End, Ensiferum, First Blood, From a Second Story Window, Full Blown Chaos, The Ghost Inside, God Forbid, Hate Eternal, Hemlock, High on Fire, Impending Doom, Job for a Cowboy, Keep Of Kalessin, Kid Deposit Triumph, Ligeia, Mensrea, Monstrosity, Municipal Waste, On Broken Wings, Overkill, Recon, Red I Flight, Rhinoceros, Shai Halud, Shipwreck a.d., Since the Flood, Skeletonwitch, Sleeping Giant, Soilent Green, Sons of Azrael, Stick to Your Guns, Stray from the Path, Through the Eyes of the Dead, Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza, Trap Them, Turisas, Tyr, Unexpect, Unholy, Vanna, Veil of Maya, Vital Remains, Waking the Cadaver, Winds of Plague, Withered, and Xtyrantx.
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival is also sponsored by Metal Edge Magazine, Monster Energy, All In Merchandise, 518 Prints, The Syndicate, Mazur PR, Heavy Hitter, Scott Lee Clothing, and many more to be announced.
Tickets go on sale Friday, February 15 at 10 a.m. EST. The cost is $47.50 for Friday, $45 for Saturday, $45 for Sunday, or $129 for a three-day pass. Tickets available at all Strawberries / FYE Stores, by calling (800) 477-6849 or online at tickets.com.
God Forbid Post More Upcoming Shows
GOD FORBID have lined up the following upcoming shows:
December 5 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
with UNEARTH, THE FACELESS, SONS OF AZRAEL:
December 7 - Pompton Lakes, NJ @ Mainstage
December 8 - Providence, RI @ The Living Room
Unearth Add Dates w/ God Forbid, The Faceless
Unearth have added a couple of gigs with God Forbid, The Faceless, and Sons of Azrael in December.
12/07 Pompton Lakes, NJ @ Mainstage
12/08 Providence, RI @ Living Room
Infernaeon and Sons Of Azrael banned in Fresno
Infernaeon and Sons of Azrael ran into some trouble on one of the first dates of their current tour. Here are the official statements from members of the bands:
Brian Werner of Infernaeon had the following to say:
"On Wednesday August 29, at The Exit, in Fresno, California, we were told by the club owner that we could not perform or sell our merchandise due to the graphic images depicted on our shirts and CD?s. We would have had to censor the lyrics in our songs and lose the stage show in order to play. My band and I have not been more insulted. Last time I checked, freedom of religion means any one person has the right to practice any religion of his choosing. This was a case of one person trying to enforce his religious convictions on all the fans that chose to buy a ticket. The decision was made to stand our ground with our brothers in Sons of Azrael, and not submit to any sort of censorship. We all come from various religious beliefs, and do not discriminate against anyone for their own. All we ask is to not be discriminated against for our beliefs and convictions. We did not do this just for ourselves. We did it for all of you, and your freedoms. This country was founded on the basis of unpopular speech, and the right to be free at any and all costs."
Joseph Siracuse of Sons of Azrael had this to say:
"This was an unfortunate situation for a number of reasons. We apologize to all the fans who paid to see our performance but this was a circumstance that required the protection of our convictions. The owner of this venue did say that we could perform if we cut certain songs from our set and removed all of our merchandise from the premises. This was unacceptable. It is our constitutional right to express ourselves. As individuals, we are very tolerant people. We do not condemn anyone for their beliefs and we expect the same in return. As musicians, our lyrics and music are our outlets for expression and trying to silence them is unjust. To our fans in Fresno, we'll be back. Hails"
Thine Eyes Bleed, Sons Of Azrael Tour Dates
Thine Eyes Bleed, Sons Of Azrael, Year Of Desolation, and Hurtlocker will tour together in November. Here are the current tour dates:
11/02 Oakland, CA @ Uptown Nightclub
11/03 Fresno, CA @ The Exit
11/06 El Paso, TX @ Zeppelin's
11/08 Austin, TX @ Emo's
11/09 Mcallen, TX @ The Metro
11/10 Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound
11/11 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
11/12 Fort Worth, TX @ The Rock Yard
11/13 Fayetteville, AR @ The Dart Room
11/14 Springfield, MO @ Remington's
11/15 Galesburg, IL @ Billiards On Main
11/16 Chicago, IL @ Memories
11/17 Hobart, IN @ Cressmoor Club
11/19 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
11/20 Niagara Falls, NY @ Evening Star Concert Hall
Pyrexia Release More Tour Dates
More dates have been released for PYREXIA’s upcoming North American tours:
with INHERIT DISEASE:
July 11 - London, ON @ The Embassy
July 12 - Hamilton, ON @ Club Absinthe
July 13 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
July 14 - Peterborough, ON @ The Underdog
July 16 - Montreal, QC @ Club Saphir
July 17 - Quebec City, QC @ Velvet
with CREMATORIUM, INFERNAEON, SONS OF AZRAEL:
August 17 - Chicago, IL @ The Note
August 18 - St. Louis, MO @ Creepy Crawl
August 19 - Topeka, KS @ Static Bar
August 20 - Omaha, NE @ T.B.A.
August 21 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Union Station
August 23 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
August 24 - Portland, OR @ Ash Street Saloon
August 26 - Oakland, CA @ Uptown Nightclub
August 27 - Sacramento, CA @ On the Y
August 28 - Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory
August 29 - Fresno, CA @ The Exit
August 30 - Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre
August 31 - San Marcos, CA @ The Jumping Turtle
September 1 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Cheyenne Saloon
September 2 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
September 3 - Juarez, MEX @ The Cave Club
September 4 - Clovis, NM @ Absolute Zero
September 5 - Austin, TX @ Red 7
September 6 - San Antonio, TX @ Scooby’s
September 7 - Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound
September 8 - McAllen, TX @ The Metro
September 9 - Baton Rouge, FL @ The Darkroom
September 10 - Orlando, FL @ The Haven
September 11 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Beta Bar
September 12 - Tampa, FL @ The Brass Mug
September 13 - Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
September 15 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
September 17 - Bristol, PA @ Freddie’s Tavern
September 18 - Oakdale, NY @ Fin’s Pub
September 19 - Brooklyn, NY @ Europa
September 20 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
September 21 - Levittown, NY @ The Vintage Lounge
September 22 - Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
Pyrexia Announce Dates With Inherit Disease
More dates have been released for PYREXIA’s upcoming North American tours:
with INHERIT DISEASE:
July 11 - London, ON @ The Embassy
July 12 - Hamilton, ON @ Club Absinthe
July 13 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
July 14 - Peterborough, ON @ The Underdog
July 16 - Montreal, QC @ Club Saphir
July 17 - Quebec City, QC @ Velvet
with CREMATORIUM, INFERNAEON, SONS OF AZRAEL:
August 17 - Chicago, IL @ The Note
August 21 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Union Station
August 23 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
August 24 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
August 26 - Oakland, CA @ Uptown Nightclub
August 28 - Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory
August 30 - Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre
August 31 - San Marcos, CA @ The Jumping Turtle
September 1 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Cheyenne Saloon
September 2 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
September 3 - Juarez, MEX @ Centenario
September 4 - Clovis, NM @ Absolute Zero
September 5 - Austin, TX @ Red 7
September 6 - San Antonio, TX @ Scooby’s
September 7 - Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound
September 8 - McAllen, TX @ The Metro
September 9 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Beta Bar
September 10 - Orlando, FL @ Island Oasis
September 11 - Ft. Pierce, FL @ The Atomic Garage
September 12 - Tampa, FL @ The Brass Mug
September 13 - Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
September 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume Eleven Tavern
September 20 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
September 21 - Levittown, NY @ Club Metasin
September 22 - Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
Pyrexia and Crematorium Team Up For Tour
PYREXIA will be teaming up with CREMATORIUM, INFERNAEON, and SONS OF AZRAEL for a U.S. tour starting in August. Confirmed dates are as follows:
August 8 - Chicago, IL @ The Note
August 21 - Denver, CO @ Hubba’s House of Rock
August 23 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
August 24 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
August 26 - Oakland, CA @ Uptown Nightclub
August 28 - Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory
August 30 - Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre
August 31 - San Marcos, CA @ The Jumping Turtle
September 1 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Cheyenne Saloon
September 2 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad
September 3 - Juarez, MX @ Centenario
September 4 - Clovis, NM @ Absolute Zero
September 5 - Austin, TX @ Red 7
September 6 - San Antonio, TX @ Scooby’s
September 7 - Corpus Christi, TX @ The Compound
September 9 - Tallahassee, FL @ The Beta Bar
September 12 - Tampa, FL @ The Brass Mug
September 13 - Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
September 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume Eleven Tavern
September 20 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
September 22 - Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
Before that, PYREXIA will also be embarking on a East Coast/Canadian tour with INHERIT DISEASE. Dates are expected to be released shortly.
Sons of Azrael Post New Music Online
Buffalo, NY metallers SONS OF AZRAEL have posted a new track on their myspace page titled "Scent Of A Dead Whore". The track comes off their debut album on Ironclad Recordings entitled "The Conjuration of Vengeance," which is due out this summer.
Sons of Azrael Post New Music Online
Buffalo, NY metallers SONS OF AZRAEL have updated their MySpace page to include a new song. Check out 'Turn That Crown Upside Down' at this location.
The new song will be included on the group's debut, The Conjurations Of Vengeance, out soon through Ironclad Recordings.
Tracks to appear on the album include: 'Trail Of Flesh', 'Angel Dust', '5-5-97', 'Mortal Human Form', 'Sweet Blasphemy', 'End Of The Rope', 'Scent Of A Dead Whore', 'Turn That Crown Upside Down'.
Sons Of Azrael Signs With Ironclad Recordings
Buffalo, NY metal band Sons Of Azrael has signed with Ironclad Recordings. An official announcement has yet to be made. The group will enter the studio in January to record their debut full-length, which remains untitled. Here's the tentative track listing:
1. Trail of Flesh
2. Angel Dust
3. 5-5-97
4. Mortal Human Form
5. Sweet Blasphemy
6. End of the Rope
7. Scent of a Dead Whore
8. Turn that Crown Upside Down
Ironclad is expected to release the effort in mid-2007.
Meanwhile, the band will be touring prior to the album's release (from February onward). Anyone interested should contact the band at sonsofazrael@yahoo.com.