Animosity
Formed: 2000
From:
San Francisco,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Animosity News
Below is our complete Animosity 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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Realms of Vision Debut New Song "Deception Mask"
Realms of Vision - the brainchild of former Entheos and Animosity guitarist Frank Costa - premiere a new song entitled "Deception Mask", taken from their upcoming new album "Through All Unknown", which will be out in stores on March 30th via Creator-Destructor Records.
Check out now "Deception Mask" below.
Realms Of Vision To Release "Through All Unknown"
Creator-Destructor Records is excited to announce the late March release of Through All Unknown, the upcoming full-length from Bay Area-based Realms Of Vision.
Realms Of Vision began in 2015 and has been establishing a name for themselves regionally with their special blend of slow destruction. Featuring Frank Costa (Animosity, Entheos) and Corey Largent on guitars and vocals, Mike Ambrose (Set Your Goals) on drums, and Brandon McCubbin on bass, the California hard-hitters are road-worn experts in their craft, and the nine tracks that comprise Through All Unknown reveal that resoundingly.
While their debut EP introduced the world to the band's sonic intent, their debut album serves as a massive accomplishment in the band's progression. Costa explains: "Through All Unknown is an album about trudging down the path of reality. It explores life and death, the natural world, the dark powers that control our lives, and trying to connect with a spirit greater than ourselves. The music has expanded melodically and thematically from the Unrevenged EP, while keeping the influences heard on that release very much alive. Through All Unknown is the first major step in our identity as a band, and we can't wait to keep exploring."
Realms Of Vision will release Through All Unknown on CD, LP, and digital platforms on March 30th, 2018.
Scour Premieres Title Track Of Upcoming New EP
Extreme metal supergroup Scour - featuring Phil Anselmo (ex-Pantera, Down, Superjoint), John Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Derek Engemann (Cattle Decapitation), Chase Fraser (Animosity, Decrepit Birth), and Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index) - premieres the title track of the band's upcoming new EP "Red", which will be out in stores November 3 via Housecore.
Check out now "Red" below.
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Conflux Premieres Pre-Release Full-Album Stream
Multi-national technical death metal outfit Conflux premieres the pre-release full-album stream of the band's upcoming EP "The Inception", which will be out in stores later today via Bandcamp.
Conflux is helmed by Chase Fraser (Continuum, ex-Animosity, Decrepit Birth), Tommy McKinnon (Akurion/Neuraxis), and features an array contributing members including:
Mike DiSalvo (Akurion/ex-Cryptopsy)
Derek Engmann (Cattle Decapitation)
Elliot Desgagnes (Beneath The Massacre)
Eran Segal (ex-Aborted)
Matt Mcgachy (Cryptopsy)
Hugo Doyon Karout (Beyond Creation)
Check out now "The Inception" in its entirety below.
Conflux Premieres New Song "Lucid Hallucinations"
Conflux - the new new collaborative tech death metal project helmed by guitarist/songwriter Chase Fraser (Continuum, ex Animosity, Decrepit Birth) and drummer Tommy Mckinnon (Akurion/Neuraxis) - premieres a new song entitled "Lucid Hallucinations", taken from the upcoming 3 song EP "The Inception", which will be out in stores May 3, 2016.
Check out now "Lucid Hallucinations" below.
The complete Conflux lineup is: More...
Headline News
Animosity Breaks Up
San Francisco, California's Animosity has broken up. Formed in 2000, the band has released albums with Tribunal Records and Black Market Activities. Frontman Leo Miller has provided Lambgoat with the following statement:
"You have never seen us rest this long. For those of you wondering about Animosity, you are correct to have assumed that we disbanded. It has been nearly a year since all five of us were in a room (or the same state) together. In this time, we have written zero songs and played zero shows. In short, nothing happened which I mean to say plainly and clearly. We are all still alive and friends, but following our last tour we just did nothing band related. Many of us grew up in this band, and for me personally, Animosity was somehow prioritized over everything including my very own life. This band formed our communities, relationships, experiences and the lens through which we view the world. Eight years later, I look back to being 14 years old playing Animosity shows in garages and backyards and I can honestly say that our musical and experiential goals have been exceeded in ways that once seemed impossible to me. If you haven't gotten enough of Animosity, please rest assured that we have.
"This is not to say, that everyone is gone from music. In the time since our last show, Navene finished his spectacular debut solo album called Fleshrot – dementia/dyslexia. Navene wrote played and recorded all the music himself and features beastly vocals from Jonny Davy. Check out the project here and stay posted for album release info. Also, Navene has teamed up with Tosin Abasi and is drumming in their new band Animals As Leaders. Chase also has a new band called Son of Arelius from which you can expect a full-length album out soon. New music from Evan and Frank can be anticipated in various different forms. As for me, I moved out east to study the environment.
"To Animosity fans worldwide, thank you for doing this with us, it was an awesomely epic journey. Be well!"
Animosity Holding Contest For Free Merch
Black Market Activities band Animosity is holding a contest to see who can scream three consecutive lyrics from a song off their album "Animal." Winners will receive either free merch or will gain free passes to the next show they play around your town. All you have to do is go to to their video on YouTube and post a video response for your entry. Animosity reminds you, "You must sing the riff perfectly (rhythmically) without missing any beats. You will be judged by the band! Do it!"
See the contest video after the jump More...
Watch New Live Clips of Animosity Online
Metal Injection recently posted three new exclusive live clips of West Coast deathcore act ANIMOSITY, shot on December 3, 2008 at the Ottobar in Baltimore, MD. You can watch the clips at the links below:
Just For Fun
Antagonist Frontman Wins On "Price Is Right"
Footage has been posted online from yesterdays edition of "The Price Is Right," which featured Antagonist frontman Carlos Garcia as its winning contestant. You can check out the video below.
While on tour in September with Decrepit Birth, friends and fellow Californian bands Antaonist and Animosity decided to spend a day at a filming for the long-running game show and Garcia was lucky enough to get called up for a game as well as a Showcase Showdown with new The Price Is Right host Drew Carey. More...
Animosity Annonces US Tour Dates
The European conquest is coming to a close for Animosity, but those hella-sick dudes will be setting their sights on the U.S. with Job for a Cowboy (Metal Blade), Hate Eternal (Metal Blade) and All Shall Perish (Nuclear Blast) in toe. Check the dates below:
11/13 POMONA CA @ Glasshouse Music Hall
11/14 BAKERSFIELD CA @ The Dome
11/15 SACRAMENTO CA @ The Boardwalk
11/16 PORTLAND OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
11/17 SEATTLE WA @ El Corazon
11/18 BOISE ID @ The Venue
11/20 COLORADO SPRINGS CO @ The Black Sheep
11/21 LAWRENCE KS @ Bottleneck
11/22 IOWA CITY IA @ The Picador
11/23 ST. PAUL MN @ Station 4
11/25 DETROIT MI @ Magic Stick
11/26 PITTSBURGH PA @ Strummers
11/27 LONDON ON @ The Embassy Hotel
11/28 BURLINGTON VT @ Higher Ground
11/29 PORTLAND ME @ The Station
11/30 PROVIDENCE RI @ The Living Room
12/1 FARMINGDALE NY @ The Crazy Donkey
12/2 SAYERVILLE NJ @ Starland Ballroom
12/3 BALTIMORE MD @ Otto Bar
12/4 RICHMOND VA @ Canal Club (Downstairs)
12/5 WILMINGTON NC @ Soapbox Laundro-Lounge
12/6 ATLANTA GA @ The Masquerade
12/7 Knoxville, TN @ Valarium
12/9 LITTLE ROCK AR @ The Village
12/10 TULSA OK @ The Marquee
12/11 DALLAS TX @ The Door
12/12 MCALLEN TX @ Cine El Rey Theatre
12/13 AUSTIN TX @ Red 7
12/14 ODESSA TX @ Dos Amigos
12/15 FARMINGTON NM @ Gators
12/16 TUCSON AZ @ Rialto Theatre
Our big, flannel-loving brother to the North will be paid a visit from Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza following some brief North Eastern U.S. dates. Joining Danza on the "Ripped Across Canada" tour will be A Life Once Lost (Ferret) and Arsonists Get All the Girls (Century Media).
11/04 - Manchester, CT @ American Legion
11/05 - Albany, NY @ Valentines
11/06 - St. Catherine, ON @ L3
11/07 - Windsor, ON @ Chubby Pickle
11/08 - London, ON @ The Embassy
11/09 - Toronto, ON @ Reverb
11/10 – Kingston, ON @ Time To Laugh
11/11 – Ottawa, ON @ Bayou
11/13 – Montreal, QC @ Underworld
11/14 – Trois-Rivieres, QC @ Rock Cafe Le Stage
11/15 – Quebec City, QC @ L' Anti
11/16 - Burlington, VT @ Annex
11/17 - Maplewood, NJ @ Garden State Music Factory
11/18 - Reading, PA @ The Silo
All Shall Perish Comments On JFAC Tour
ALL SHALL PERISH drummer, Matt Kuykendall, recently checked in from their European tour to offer an update and comment on their upcoming run with JOB FOR A COWBOY, HATE ETERNAL, ANIMOSITY and ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY.
"We can't fucking wait to do this tour! This is a full on death metal onslaught not to be missed. We have known JOB FOR A COWBOY, ANIMOSITY, and HATE ETERNAL for a while and so its going to be a reunion as well. This is Job's last tour on this record and our first US tour on ours so everyone be ready to hear some new tracks and get to see JOB FOR A COWBOY one last time on this disc!
"Our current tour with SWORN ENEMY is going nuts! The fest response has been the biggest of our career and the club shows are packed and fucking crazy. We really did not expect this but it just solidifies our love for Europe. We will be heading out on a 10 day Russian/Siberian Tour along with a week and a half of southern Europe headline dates AND two weeks on the hell on earth European tour with WALLS OF JERICHO, RED CHORD, ANIMOSITY, CATARACT and STICK TO YOUR GUNS!”
Here are the upcoming U.S. tour dates: More...
Job For A Cowboy Announces More Tour Dates
Job For A Cowboy have added some more tour dates to their upcoming trek with All Shall Perish, Hate Eternal, Animosity and Annotations Of An Autopsy.
The tour dates are as follows: More...
Job For A Cowboy Announces Headlining Tour
Job For A Cowboy will set out a run of North America this Fall/Winter. Joining them on the trek will be All Shall Perish, Hate Eternal, Animosity and Annotations Of An Autopsy.
The initial dates are as follows:
November 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Strummers
November 29 - Portland, ME @ The Station
December 11 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
Antagonist Announces California Tour Dates
Southern California metal band, ANTAGONIST, will team up with Animosity and Decrepit Birth for a California tour prior to the release of the band's Prosthetic Records debut, "Exist," on September 30th.
ANTAGONIST tour dates with Animosity and Decrepit Birth are as follows:
9/09 Anaheim, CA – Chain Reaction
9/10 Canoga Park, CA – Cobalt Café
9/11 Victorville, CA – KARMA
9/12 San Jose, CA – TBA
9/13 San Francisco, CA – The Parkside
Animosity Drummer Returns To The Band
Animosity has recently been rejoined by drummer Navene Koperweis, who took a break from the band earlier this year. The group has issued the following statement:
"Some people may have noticed that on the last tour, we did not have Navene jamming with us. He was taking a well needed break from the band and we were fortunate to have Bret Batdorf step up to the daunting task of playing his parts. Considering the amount of time that being in this band takes away from our homelife and the toll that it takes on our general sanity, it was a healthy decision. We can't thank Brett enough for taking on such a challenge and making the last tours possible. However, we are happy to announce that Navene Le Muchine is back with the camp and we are beginning to write new material for a future release. Anyone coming to see Animosity at any future performance should expect the full experience, with the full band and a really fun time."
TTEOTD Schedule Philly In-store Signing Session
South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD have posted another song, "To The Ruins," on the TTEOTD MySpace page. The track comes from the band's latest record, Malice.
THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD is currently gearing up for a handful of tour dates alongside Animosity, including an appearance at this year's New England Metal And Hardcore Festival, returning for the first time since 2006. The band has also added an April 19 show in Pensacola, Fla. to the band's current itinerary and details are below.
Meanwhile, the Relapse Records Retail Store has confirmed an in-store signing featuring THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD on Sunday, April 27 from 5pm - 6pm. Check it out over at the Relapse Records Store at 608 S. 4th Street, Philadelphi, PA 19147. More...
Animosity's "Teeth Grinder" Video Premiers On HBB
Animosity unleashes the video for the song “Teeth Grinder” for world premiere April 11 on MTV2’s Headbanger’s Blog. Following its blogosphere release, the video will make its television debut April 12 on MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball.
Under the direction of skate video extraordinaire Richie Valdez (Job For A Cowboy, Every Time I Die), Animosity randomly explores San Francisco in typical Animosity fashion with its goofy antics and running-a-muck silliness. Vocalist Leo Miller didn’t use his parent’s, contemporary-art-lined house for “Teeth Grinder’s” filming like he did for “The Black Page.” The band instead took its shenanigans to the gritty streets, hilariously ravaging several cultural attributes that epitomize San Francisco.
Animosity first hit the scene in 2000, when most of the members were only 15 years old, with a blistering brand of death metal/hardcore that sought to defy stereotypes and spit in the face of the mainstream. Almost two years after their Black Market Activities debut, Animosity is back and poised to showcase their tremendous talent and growth with “Animal.”
You can catch Animosity on tour on the following dates: More...
Stream Embrace The End's Entire New Album Online
Sacramento, California's EMBRACE THE END have returned with their sophomore album, "Ley Lines", which was produced by Zach Ohren (AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK, ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS) with artwork courtesy of Paul Romano (MASTODON, TRIVIUM). Once
"Ley Lines" is set for an April 15 release and the entire album can now be streamed at the band's new e-card.
With a sound inspired by both metal and hardcore alike, EMBRACE THE END proves to be uncompromising in aggression and unmatched in their sound. Using a deft fusion of scathing blast beats amid a torrent of seismic breakdowns their musicianship is supreme and devastating.
The group will join up with HEAVEN SHALL BURN and THE GHOST INSIDE for a nationwide trek this month, which will lead them immediately into a run with ANIMOSITY, FIRST BLOOD and FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS. More...
Complete NEMHF 2008 Lineup Revealed
The complete lineup for the 10th Anniversary of the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, set for weekend of April 25-27 at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachussetts has been confirmed.
The largest and most successful metal festival in the United States will be presented this year by ESP, Randall, EMG, exclusive magazine presenter Metal Maniacs Magazine, and "Summer Slaughter Tour" second stage sponsor Sumerian Records.
"When we first started, we never could have much this festival would have grown," said festival co-founder Scott Lee. "It started out of our love for metal and it’s been amazing to be able to share that with fans who love it as much as we do. It’s also gratifying to be able to give exposure to up-and-coming bands and watch them develop into international stars."
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. Doors will open Friday at 4:30 p.m.
Saturday will kick off the full two-stage set up at 11:30 a.m. with for the Fallen Dreams, Veil of Maya, Trap Them, COCKPUNCH!, Xtryrantx, Winds of Plague, From A Second Story Window, Soilent Green, Arsis, Sleeping Giant, Stick to Your Guns, First Blood, Disfear, Municipal Waste, The Ghost Inside, Embrace the End, The End, Keep Of Kalessin, Monstrosity, Skeletonwitch, Through the Eyes of the Dead, Animosity, As Blood Runs Black, Heaven Shall Burn, Vital Remains, Kataklysm, Hate Eternal, The Acacia Strain, Overkill, Behemoth, Shadows Fall, and Dimmu Borgir.
Sunday’s lineup includes Classic Struggle, Stray from the Path, Waking the Cadaver, Unholy, Cold World, Recon, Elysia, Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, On Broken Wings, Dead to Fall, Full Blown Chaos, Ligeia, Since the Flood, Shai Hulud, Hemlock, After the Burial, Unexpect, Thy Will Be Done, Born of Osiris, Impending Doom, Kid Deposit Triumph, Vanna, Emmure, A Life Once Lost, Despised Icon, God Forbid, Eluveitie, Tyr, Turisas, Ensiferum, Nevermore, Meshuggah, and Ministry. The show will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.
The full schedule of set times will be announced soon.
The festival will also host the popular vendor area, where fans can pick up an assortment of rare CDs, t-shirts, and other memorabilia. Artists performing at the show will be on hand for meet and greets throughout the three days.
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival is also sponsored by Metal Edge Magazine, Monster Energy, All In Merchandise, 518 Prints, MTV’s Headbanger’s Blog, The Syndicate, Mazur PR, Heavy Hitter, Scott Lee Clothing, and many more to be announced.
Tickets are $47.50 for Friday, $45 for Saturday, $45 for Sunday, or $129 for a three-day pass.
Tickets are available at all Strawberries and FYE Stores, online at tickets.com and enterthevault.com, or by calling 1-800-477-6849.
The Palladium is located at 261 Main Street in Worcester, MA.
Animosity Reveal Initial Round of US Tour Dates
First round of dates for ANIMOSITY’s tour of the US have been released. Support acts and routing are as follows:
Animosity with First Blood, and For The Fallen Dreams
April 7 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
April 8 - San Francisco, CA @ TBA
April 9 - Santa Cruz, CA @ 418 Project
April 10 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
April 11 - Fresno, CA @ The Exit
April 12 - Palmdale, CA @ Palmdale Vets Hall
April 13 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
April 15 - El Paso, TX @ Chic’s Bar and Billards
April 16 - Odessa, TX @ Dos Amigos
April 17 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
April 18 - Houston, TX @ Java Jazz
April 19 - Lewisville, TX @ Fat Daddy’s Sound Shack
Animosity with THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD
April 20 - Metairie, LA @ The High Ground
April 21 - Jacksonville, FL @ Thee Imperial
April 22 - Wilmington, NC @ Lucky’s Pub
April 23 - Fredericksburg, VA @ KC’s Music Alley
April 24 - New York, NY @ Knitting Factory
April 25 - Lemoyne, PA @ Champion Ship
April 26 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (NEMHCF)
April 27 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
Animosity with EMBRACE THE END
April 29 - Toronto, ON @ Reverb
April 30 - Montreal, QC @ Club Lambi
May 1 - TBA
May 2 - Warren, MI @ The Ritz
May 3 - Cleveland, OH @ TBA
May 4 - Elgin, IL @ Savage Events Center
May 5 - Milwaukee, WI @ TBA
May 6 - St. Louis, MO @ 2 Cents Plain
May 7 - Joplin, MO @ The Foundry
May 8 - Wichita, KS @ Eagles Lodge
May 9 - Denver, CO @ TBA
May 10 - Utah @ TBA
May 11 - Boise, ID @ The Venue
May 12 - Spokane, WA @ TBA
May 13 - Seattle, WA @ TBA
May 14 - Portland, OR @ TBA