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Hate Storm Annihilation Joining Master Tour

Hate Storm Annihilation has issued the following announcement about joining Master on tour:

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are Happy/Sad to announce that due to some unfortunate last minute cancellation of one of the bands from the April tour WE are now the new DIRECT SUPORT for the Master North American Witchhunt tour!

"We are also extremely happy to announce that due to this lineup change our friends from Age of Ares will now be the newest addition to this tour lineup!!! VERY EXCITED TO GET ON THE ROAD WITH THESE GUYS! Happy Saturday EVERYONE!"

Age of Ares also comments: "Here it is everybody! We are proud to announce that Age of Ares will be returning from Europe on the 15th and will be flying out to New York on the 18th to join the "North American Witch Hunt Tour!!" We will be opening for the legendary Master! We want to say thank you to all those who have helped us out and given us these opportunities! Big thanks to our friends in Hate Storm Annihilation!! We wouldn't be here without you guys! Can't wait to tour with you guys!!" More...

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Fallen Captive Recording EP

Fallen Captive has checked in with the following announcement about recording an upcoming release:

"We're stoked to announce that today we begin tracking our third EP! It's been 2 1/2 years since we put out the Edge of Collapse EP and we believe that this new material is our strongest yet. We believe our music has matured and all elements of our music has simply 'stepped up.'

"As an unsigned band, we will be self-funding all aspects of this process, from the recordings to the artwork to new merch, etc.; giving you the best potential product that we can possibly give you.

"We know there are campaigns like Kickstarter and Indiegogo to assist that, but that's just not our style. We don't believe in over-priced T-shirts and '$500 hangout sessions' because our T-shirts are always fair priced and hangsouts are absolutely free anytime, anywhere.

"With that being said, if you do want to help us out in any way, check out our online merch store here or simply just 'like' this status on Facebook. Literally any dollar will help us out immensely." More...

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Khonsu Covers Bjork

Norwegian outfit Khonsu has released a cover of Bjork's "Army of Me," which can be heard below.

The track was recorded at Svehogda Studios, with mixing and mastering handled by Stamos Koliousis and Vangelis Labrakis, and artwork by Adrien Bousson. The band's recent announcement about an upcoming EP and album release can also be found right here.

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Master Posts US Tour Dates

Death metal pioneers Master are set to make their North American return next month for the 2014 North American Witchhunt Tour. Kicking off on April 17th in Philadelphia, Master will spend three weeks demolishing North American stages in support of their newest release, "The Witchhunt."

Joining MASTER's legendary founder/frontman will be guitarists Alex Bouks (Eturnus, ex-Incantation) and VJS (Nightbringer, Incursus), along with drummer Ruston Groose (Surgeon). Album track "The Parable" is now streaming at this location. North American Witchhunt dates are as follows:

4/17 Philadelphia, PA @Millcreek Tavern
4/18 Brooklyn, NY @ St. Vitus
4/19 Wilmington, DE @ Mojo 13
4/20 Buffalo, NY @The Forvm
4/22 Chicago, IL @ Reggie's
4/23 St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
4/24 Milwaukee, WI @ The Metal Grill
4/25 Oklahoma City, OK @ Leon's Metal Lounge
4/26 Denver, CO @ 3 King's Tavern
4/28 Portland, OR @ Slabtown
4/29 Seattle, WA @ 2 Bit Saloon
4/30 Oakland,CA @ The Metro
5/01 Rosemead, CA @ Spike's
5/02 Pomona, CA Characters
5/03 Tempe, AZ @ Red Owl
5/05 San Antonio, TX @ Korova
5/06 New Orleans, LA @ Siberia
5/07 Tampa, FL @ Brass Mug
5/09 Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter

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Beauty In The Suffering At Walker Stalker Con

Beauty In The Suffering, the newly launched electronic-rock studio project from producer DieTrich Thrall (Marazene), will bring its message in the form of zombie apocalypse themed electronic rock to Chicago for Walker Stalker Con 2014.

Walker Stalker Con, to be held from now until March 16th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, marks a landmark, if somewhat inevitable, path-crossing of "The Crazies" - the kickoff single and name given to the bands emerging fanbase - and The Walking Dead's "Walker's" - the name given to the zombies in the number one rated television series on AMC.

Said Dietrich: "Very excited to be attending the convention and the incredibly awesome opportunity to cross paths with thousands of fans of zombie culture. We will be sneak-peeking our new music and zombie video trilogy at our booth so make sure you stop by and say 'hello'."

Walker Stalker Con commented: "Walker Stalker Con is the fruit of The Walker Stalkers Podcast with James & Eric. The podcast began with an amazing trip to Senoia, GA where James & Eric were able to view the set of The Walking Dead and meet the incredible actors from the show.

As a result of this experience, a podcast began and then the idea of a convention focused around recreating that same experience with the cast and crew of the show, along with talented actors and artists from other zombie shows, movies and art."

Walker Stalker Con is not just a convention. It is a fan meet-up and an opportunity for each guest to come away feeling like they've had an amazing experience and became part of a greater community of zombie lovers! Walker Stalker Con is three days of events, panels, and experiences that zombie fans won't find anywhere else!"

Beauty In The Suffering world premiered their debut song and zombie music video, "The Crazies," in November and December 2013.

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Five More Bands Named To 70,000 Tons Of Metal 2015

Just shortly after naming the first three bands: Blind Guardian, Arch Emeny and Ensiferum to the 2015 installment of 70,000 Tons of Metal, promoters UMC kept the momentum going with five more bands: Chimaira, Heathen, Threshold, Annihilator and Equilibrium.

The festival casts off on Thursday, January 22, 2015 from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with a stop at Ocho Rios, Jamaica, returning on Tuesday, January 26, 2015 aboard a new ship, Liberty of the Seas (via Royal Caribbean), which will accommodate four stages.

All the information on the festival, along with booking information can be found at 70000tons.com.

So the complete lineup thus far: More...

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