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).