Formed: 1991
From:
Quebec City, Quebec,
Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Kataklysm News
Below is our complete Kataklysm 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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Kataklysm Issues Band Update
Canadian death metal veterans Kataklysm has posted the following video update online in which it discusses the band's 2011 plans including the release of a 20th anniversary DVD and the forthcoming world tour.
Kataklysm Updates Tour Schedule
Kataklysm has updated its upcoming tour schedule for North America, South America, Europe, and South Africa. "In just about a month we will embark on Katakalysm's longest one way headlining stretch crossing four continents in nearly 20 years," commented vocalist Maurizio Iacono. "Heaven's Venom has been welcomed with open arms by fans and critics alike across the globe. As I mentioned before in interviews, Heaven’s Venom is a very personal, aggressive and dark Kataklysm album that hits home. We love this album and want to share its anger with our fans! We want to play places we have never been before and also revisit our loyal supporters while creating some new fans along the way. One thing we know, is that this will be the only time you will be able to see the band on this record or for a long time. So don’t say ‘I’ll catch them the next time’ because there might not be a next time. We are thinking of taking along break after this massive trek and who knows what will happen next. So if you are a fan of Kataklysm you have been called to duty!"
The upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Kataklysm Announces North American Headline Tour
Montreal death metal icons Kataklysm have revealed details regarding its upcoming headlining tour of North America. The band will play 23 shows across the continent with support coming from All Shall Perish, Decrepit Birth, Conducting From The Grave and Abysmal Dawn. You can view the full list of dates, cities and venues below:
Feb. 24 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
Feb. 25 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Feb. 26 - Harpo's - Detroit, MI
Feb. 27 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
Feb. 28 - Park Theatre - Winnipeg, MB - Canada
Mar. 02 - Starlite - Edmonton, AB - Canada
Mar. 03 - Lake City Bowl - Kelowna, BC - Canada
Mar. 04 - Rickshaw Theatre - Vancouver, BC - Canada
Mar. 05 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
Mar. 06 - Branx - Portland, OR
Mar. 07 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA (No ABYSMAL DAWN)
Mar. 08 - The Whisky - Hollywood, CA
Mar. 09 - Soma - San Diego, CA
Mar. 10 - Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM
Mar. 11 - El Cien - Amarillo, TX
Mar. 12 - Ridglea Theatre - Ft. Worth, TX
Mar. 13 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
Mar. 15 - State Theater - St Petersburg, FL
Mar. 16 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC
Mar. 17 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
Mar. 18 - Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
Mar. 19 - Evening Star Music Hall - Niagara Falls, NY
Mar. 20 - Club Soda - Montreal, QC - Canada
Manegarm Announces Neck Breakers Ball Tour
Manegarm has issued the following announcement about performing on the Neck Breakers Ball tour 2011:
"The Swedish dragon ship Manegarm sets sail for Europe once again since the band will join the Neck Breakers Ball Tour 2011. 24 European cities will burn when we conquer Europe between 14/1 – 6/2 2011 together with other great metal acts such as Kataklysm, Legion of the damned, Equilibrium and Milking the goatmachine. Come and join us in the metal battle of the year!"
The currently announced dates are as follows:
14.01.2011 DE - Geiselwind, Music Hall
15.01.2011 DE - Leipzig, Hellraiser
16.01.2011 DE - Berlin, K17
17.01.2011 DK - Aarhus, Voxhall
18.01.2011 DE - Hamburg, Markthalle
19.01.2011 DE - Hannover, Musikzentrum
20.01.2011 DE - Lingen, Alter Schlachthof
21.01.2011 DE - Bochum, Matrix
22.01.2011 DE - Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
23.01.2011 NL - Haarlem, Patronaat
24.01.2011 UK - London, O2 Islington Academy
25.01.2011 FR - Paris, Trabendo
26.01.2011 CH - Pratteln, Z7
27.01.2011 AT - Innsbruck, Hafen
28.01.2011 AT - Wien, Gasometer
29.01.2011 AT - Linz, Posthof
30.01.2011 SK - Bratislava, Majestic Music Club
31.01.2011 AT - Graz, Ppc
01.02.2011 DE - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
02.02.2011 DE - Bad Arolsen, Outback
03.02.2011 DE - Saarbrücken, Garage
04.02.2011 DE - Munich, Backstage
05.02.2011 BE - Antwerpen, Hof Ter Loo
06.02.2011 NL - Tilburg, 013
Ex Deo To Return in 2011 with "Caligula"
Kataklysm's Facebook page has announced that Ex Deo will return in late 2011 with their sophomore release entitled "Caligula," accompanying the announcement with these words: "I have existed from the morning of the world and I shall exist untilthe last star falls from the night. Although I have taken the form of Gaius Caligula, I am all men as I am no man and therefore I am a God."
When asked about Ex Deo in a recent interview, guitarist Jean-François replied: "We didn’t know for sure because for us it was really Maurizio’s project, so we did it out of passion for music and to do something different. When we saw the reaction to it and the amount of albums sold, the label certainly wanted us to record a second one. We thought about it and thought “Why not?” It works good, and we actually have a lot to say and more ideas to explore and we want to start working on another one."
Riddare av Koden Added to Kataklysm Tour
Riddare av Koden has been added to Kataklysm's first-ever tour in South Africa in May 2011. Here are the dates for the Slaughter Camp Open Air Festival:
May 6th – 8th Johannesburg
May 13th – 15th Cape Town
Kataklysm To Headline "Neckbreaker's Ball" Tour
Montreal death metal icons Kataklysm has revealed details regarding the its upcoming headlining tour of Europe. The tour, named "The Neckbreaker's Ball," will run between January 14, 2011 and February 6th. Support on the tour will come from Equilibrium, Legion of the Damned, Manegarm and Milking the Goatmachine.
Kataklysm European tour dates:
Jan. 14 - Geiselwind, Germany - Music Hall
Jan. 15 - Leipzig, Germany - Hellraiser
Jan. 16 - Berlin, Germany - K17
Jan. 17 - Aarhus, Denmark - Voxhall
Jan. 18 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Jan. 19 - Hannover, Germany - Musikzentrum
Jan. 20 - Lingen, Germany - Alter Schlachthof
Jan. 21 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
Jan. 22 - Stuttgart, Germany - LKA Longhorn
Jan. 23 - Haarlem, Netherlands - Patronaat
Jan. 24 - Rennes, France - Antipode
Jan. 25 - Lyon, France - Ninkasi Kao
Jan. 26 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Jan. 27 - Innsbruck, Austria - Hafen
Jan. 28 - Wien, Austria - Gasometer
Jan. 29 - Linz, Austria - Posthof
Jan. 30 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Majestic Music Club
Jan. 31 - Graz, Austria - Ppc
Feb. 01 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp
Feb. 02 - Bad Arolsen, Germany - Outback
Feb. 03 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage
Feb. 04 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Feb. 05 - Antwerpen, Belgium - Hof Ter Loo
Feb. 06 - Tilburg, Netherlands - 013
Kataklysm Uploads New Weibsode
Montreal based extreme metallers Kataklysm have uploaded a new edition in their online webisode series. The video contains footage of the the band answering questions submitted by fans, performing at the Heavy MTL festival, playing Ozzfest and celebrating Maurizio Iacono's birthday.
The video can be viewed below:
Kataklysm Announces First South African Dates
Montreal based extreme metallers KATAKLYSM have announced their first ever performances in South Africa. Vocalist Maurizio Iacono commented:
"This is truly a highlight in KATAKLYSM's career! To be given the chance to go across the world where very few metal bands have had the privilege to play. We are proud to announce our arrival to South Africa for our first time ever and we promise you a journey to remember. See you soon!"
Slaughter Camp Open Air Festival Dates:
May 6th – 8th Johannesburg
May 13th – 15th Cape Town
"Heaven’s Venom" (reviewed here) was released on August 13th in Europe and August 24th in North America. The follow-up to 2008’s "Prevail," was recorded by KATAKLYSM guitarist J-F Dagenais (MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX) and was mixed by Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MNEMIC, DARK TRANQUILLITY).
Kataklysm Announces New Album Chart Positions
"Heaven's Venom," the new album from Montreal based extreme metallers Kataklysm, sold around 2,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 7 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart and #196 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, making it the bands highest charting album and their biggest first week sales to date. Heatseekers lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
"On behalf of Kataklysm thank you for buying the album and keeping the support strong,” commented vocalist Maurizio Iacono. “We are close to two decades now since we started this band and now we are charting our highest positions ever, and in the US finally as well! Again, a sincere thank you!”
The "Heaven’s Venom" chart positions are as follows:
Austria #32
Germany #35
Switzerland # 53
USA # 196
Kataklysm Comments On Ozzfest 2010 Experience
Montreal based extreme metallers KATAKLYSM recently wrapped up their first ever run of Ozzfest tour dates. Vocalist Maurizio Iacono recently commented on the band's experience playing the U.S.’ biggest traveling metal festival:
"We didn't know what to expect going into Ozzfest. Already being invited was an amazing moment for us but we did our thing and it was monstrous! Kids were going crazy and we couldn’t have been more happy. I don’t know why it took over 15 years for someone to give us a real chance here but I want to give a big thank you to John Fenton, Sharon Osborne and everyone from Ozzfest camp for this opportunity. We stood strong and made loads of new fans! Now we’re going to continue on our quest across the US with DEVILDRIVER and KITTIE for the next three weeks. Hope to see all you fuckers out there! Heaven's Venom just came out yesterday in America so go get it and come check us out live. The new tracks are shredding!"
"Heaven’s Venom" was released on August 13th in Europe and August 24th in North America. The follow-up to 2008’s "Prevail" was recorded by KATAKLYSM guitarist J-F Dagenais (MALEVOLENT CREATION, MISERY INDEX) and was mixed by Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MNEMIC, DARK TRANQUILLITY).
Kataklysm Releases "Push The Venom" Video
French-Canadian death metal icons Kataklysm have released the first music video from thier new album for the track "Push the Venom." "Push the Venom" is included on the band's upcoming studio album "Heaven's Venom" which is due for release on August 24th, 2010 through Nuclear Blast Records. The video was directed by Ivan Colic.
You can view the video below:
Kataklysm Posts Third Track-By-Track Breakdown
Vocalist Maurizio Iacono of Canadian metal act Kataklysm has posted the third part in a track-by-track breakdown of the band's new album "Heaven’s Venom." Maurizio's description of the songs can be found below. "Heaven's Venom" is set to be released on August 13th in Europe and August 24th in North America.
“At the Edge of the World”: “Forget IN FLAMES and AT THE GATES! This song rivals the best of them in the melodic thrash area. This song will make many heads turn I think. Unleash your anger and bang your head! For when you feel like your suffocating and you’re at your breaking point. Standing at the edge of the world; will you jump or survive?”
“Suicide River”: “The most dark, melodic and dramatic song on the album. A gut gripping and very intense song, fast and mid paced without taking a breath. Deals with suicide and how easy it is to take that route versus living in this fucked up world.”
“Blind Savior”: “The slow finale. A very atmospheric song with a sharp edge. A sing along song it will make you think. Rivals are best slow songs like “Road to Devastation”. Song deals with questioning God and faith. Questions what you can’t see.
Kataklysm Streaming Entire New Album
Canadian extreme metallers Kataklysm have made their new album "Heaven’s Venom" available for streaming in it’s entirety via the band's official Myspace page. "Heaven's Venom" is set to be released on August 13th in Europe and August 24th in North America.
The "Heaven’s Venom" track listing is as follows:
1. A Soulless God
2. Determined (Vows of Vengeance)
3. Faith Made of Shrapnel
4. Push the Venom
5. Hail the Renegade
6. As the Walls Collapse
7. Numb & Intoxicated
8. At the Edge of the World
9. Suicide River
10. Blind Savior
Kataklysm Posts Second Track-By-Track Breakdown
Maurizio Iacono, vocalist of Canadian extreme metallers Katakalysm, has posted the following second segment of a track by track break down of the their new album "Heaven’s Venom."
“Push the Venom”: One of my faves on the album for its simple in your face approach. The first video and single off the album. Aggressive with no compromise and you will be singing Push the Venom! This one deals with people who think they know you but they don’t and judge you for it with no merit.
“Hail the Renegade”: A more experimental KATAKLYSM on this song but again an undeniable KATAKLYSM approach. Song is straight forward with weird patterns and a bass solo that will blow your mind. Again some old KATAKLYSM here and a very cool JFK speech at the end. Song deals with the protecting our freedoms at any cost necessary and showing that this battle has been on going since the very beginning of civilization and still today.More...
Hostility Added To DevilDriver Tour
California's Hostility has been added as a support band on the upcoming DevilDriver and Kataklysm tour dates, which also feature Kittie. The dates are as follows:
8/25 2010 Eleanor Rigby's Bar & Nightclub Jermyn, PA
8/26 2010 London Music Hall London, ON
8/27 2010 Al Rosa Villa Columbus, OH
8/28 2010 Harpo's Detroit, MI
8/29 2010 Peabody's Down Under Cleveland, OH
8/31 2010 Scout Bar Houston, TX
9/1 2010 Scout Bar San Antonio, TX
9/2 2010 TREES Dallas, TX
9/3 2010 The Pavilion @ Concrete Street Corpus Christi, TX
9/4 2010 Dos Amigos Odessa, TX
9/5 2010 Jake's Lubbock, TX
9/7 2010 People's Court Des Moines, IA
9/8 2010 The Rock Maplewood, MN
9/10 2010 The Summit Music Hall Denver, CO
9/11 2010 The Complex Salt Lake City, UT
9/13 2010 Studio Seven Seattle, WA
9/14 2010 Berbati's Pan Portland, or
9/15 2010 The Boardwalk Orangevale, CA
9/16 2010 Key Club Los Angeles, CA
Kataklysm Posts Album Track-By-Track Breakdown
Maurizio Iacono, vocalist of Canadian extreme metallers Kataklysm, recently provided a track by track break down of the their new album "Heaven’s Venom." The following is Part 1 of the commentary, which encompasses the first three tracks from the album.
A Soulless God: This song was written after a crazy experience in Vancouver where we played a show with Kreator. We realized after walking outside for about a 5 mile radius or so that it was a crack infested, homeless concentration camp. It looked like zombie land. What happened is that for the Olympics they collected all these addicts and put them in this one sector. Our club was in the middle of it and we all freaked out about it. We couldn’t believe that they would let something like this happen in Canada. Anyway, the song deals with putting yourself in the skin of a homeless, addict and wondering where God is to save you. It’s a very thrash oriented song with some cool grooves and aggressive structures.
Determined (Vows of Vengeance): This song has a more tech approach and also visits some older Kataklysm while incorporating our newer elements. One of my faves on the album! Song deals with falling on your face, picking yourself up and moving forward. This one will be a pit favorite!More...
Kataklysm Planning South American Tour
Canadian extreme metallers Kataklysm have announced they are currently in the process of lining up a new tour dubbed the "Venom Over South America" tour, which will take place in April of 2011. The dates, cities, and venues will be announced as they are made available. For now, the promotional poster for the tour can be viewed at this location. Kataklysm's other upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Kataklysm Streaming New Song
Canadian extreme metallers Katakalyms have uploaded a new track entitled “Determined (Vows of Vengence)” to their Myspace page. The track comes from their new album "Heaven’s Venom," which will be released on August 13th in Europe and August 24th in North America. Kataklysm will commence shooting a video clip for the song "Push The Venom" this month with director Ivan Colic in Belgrade, Serbia.
The "Heaven’s Venom" track listing is as follows:
1. A Soulless God
2. Determined (Vows of Vengeance)
3. Faith Made of Shrapnel
4. Push the Venom
5. Hail the Renegade
6. As the Walls Collapse
7. Numb & Intoxicated
8. At the Edge of the World
9. Suicide River
10. Blind Savior
Devildriver & Kataklysm U.S Tour Dates Announced
California metallers Devildriver and Canadian death metal act Kataklysm have announced dates for thier upcoming co-headline tour of the United States, including one Canadian show.
Devildriver/Kataklysm tour dates:
August 25 – Eleanor Rigby’s Bar & Nightclub – Jermyn, PA
August 26 – London Music Hall – London, ON – CANADA
August 27 – Al Rosa Villa – Columbus, OH
August 28 – Harpo’s – Detroit, MI
August 29 – Peabody’s Down Under – Cleveland, OH
August 31 – Scout Bar – Houston, TX
September 1 – Scout Bar – San Antonio, TX
September 2 – Trees – Dallas, TX
September 3 – The Pavilion @ Concrete Street – Corpus Christi, TX
September 4 – Dos Amigos – Odessa, TX
September 5 – Jake’s – Lubbock, TX
September 7 – People’s Court – Des Moines, IA
September 10 – The Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
September 11 – The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
September 13 – Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
September 15 – The Boardwalk – Orangevale, CA
September 16 – The Key Club – Hollywood, CA
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