Intronaut Signs w/ Eyesofsound In Europe

Eyesofsound has announced the addition of Southern California's INTRONAUT to the label. The deal, in conjunction with Century Media Records, will commence with the official European release of the band's highly acclaimed second full length album "Prehistoricisms," officially only available until now in North America.

Sacha Dunable (vocals/guitars) comments: "We're happy to see that after so much going back and forth, Prehistoricisms will finally be released overseas, and couldn't be more glad that it will be through a great label like Eyesofsound."

Having just completed a nationwide tour of the United States with MASTODON and KYLESA, INTRONAUT is gearing up to hit Europe in late 2009.

Here is the "Prehistoricisms" track listing:

1. Primordial Soup
2. The Literal Black Cloud
3. Cavernous Den Of Shame
4. Prehistoricisms
5. Any Port
6. Sundial
7. Australopithecus
8. The Reptilian Brain
9. Sleep
II. Eat
III. Shit
IV. Fight
V. Fuck

"Prehistoricisms" will be available on CD and digital download throughout Europe very soon.

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Mortal Sin to Tour South America

Sydney-based thrashers Mortal Sin will be embarking on their first South American tour in October. The press release is below:

“Mortal Sin are pleased to announce that we will make our way to South Fucking America in late October/November to play some shows and festivals. In association with Acido Productions (Peru) and local promoters, we will begin our first ever tour in the region.

“I will start posting some dates over the next few days. At the moment we have shows in Peru, Ecuador & Columbia. More dates will be confirmed in the coming weeks. We are currently looking for shows in Chile, Brazil, Argentina and wherever else you old school thrashers live!! Load us up fuckers!”

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Epitaph Posts Free 22 Song Sampler For Download

Epitaph Records has posted a free 22 song sampler for download, courtesy of Hurley. You'll find brand new, never before heard tracks from Every Time I Die and Farewell among others. The complete Epitaph sampler tracklisting is as follows:

1. Every Time I Die - The Marvelous Slut
2. Set Your Goals - gaia bleeds (make way for man)
3. Escape The Fate - 10 Miles Wide
4. Bring Me The Horizon - Diamonds Aren't Forever
5. The Blackout - Children of the Night
6. I Set My Friends On Fire - Things That Rhyme With Orange
7. Rancid - Last One To Die
8. Bad Religion - New Dark Ages
9. New Found Glory - Don't Let Her Pull You Down
10. Sing It Loud - Come Around
11. You Me At Six - Finders Keepers
12. Farewell - Devoid (That's What I Think About It)
13. The Higher - It's Only Natural
14. Settle - Affinity For My Hometown
15. Frank Turner - Photosynthesis
16. Thursday - Friends In The Armed Forces
17. Vanna - Safe To Say
18. Our Last Night - Escape
19. Parkway Drive - Idols and Anchors
20. The Color of Violence - Christina, Christina
21. Leathermouth - Bodysnatchers 4 Ever
22. Story of the Year - The Antidote

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New Most Precious Blood Material Online

IssueOriented has released episode 44 of their Podcast featuring the worldwide exclusive first listen of a new MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD song. Check out the podcast featuring an engaging interview with Justin Brannan (Guitar) as he dishes on New York City, options paralysis, comfort zones, folk music, stock brokering, and a million other things in an energetic exchange with host Ronen Kauffman.

You can hear the world premiere of "Enthusiastic Eugenicist" from the band's upcoming full length "Do Not Resuscitate," due later this year.

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It Dies Today Sets "Lividity" Release Date

It Dies Today's new studio album "Lividity" is now officially set for a September 15, 2009 release date via Trustkill Records.

Singer Jason Wood checked in to say, "We're really pumped about this new record and finally releasing it for our fans! This week Mike Hatalak (producer/guitarist) is in final mix sessions for the album and we have also finished several cover songs including a cover of Duran Duran's "Come Undone" as well as Alice In Chains "Them Bones". We know alot of fans are curious about the delays with this new album, but we assure you, if we could have gotten it to you sooner we would have! We have had so many problems with the studio we build to record this album. After spending close to $12,000 on building a completely enclosed soundproofed studio in the house that Mike (Hatalak) and I lived in and spending over 2 months finishing pre-production and tracking, our efforts were thwarted with a forced move out of the house. That move forced us to tear down our entire studio (salvaging about $2,000 of materials) within a holiday weekend. So we moved to a new house and rebuilt the studio and are now finally finishing all mixes. I'm looking forward to hearing reactions from our fans and foes and hopefully this album will make up for the long wait!"

Look for the band to announce a US headline tour kicking off in September, and a European/UK tour to kick off in November.

Pre-Order packages and new merch will be available at the band's new webstore.

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Burning Skies Added To Dominatour

BURNING SKIES just got confirmed for DOMINATOUR along with bands such as ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY, TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED and VIATROPHY. The latest tour dates are as follows:

17.08.2009 PARIS (FR) Le Batofar
18.08.2009 SINT-NIKLASS (BE) OJC Kompas
19.08.2009 TBC
20.08.2009 EINDHOVEN (NL) Dynamo
21.08.2009 DARMSTADT (D) Steinbruch Theater
22.08.2009 KOELN (D) Undeground
23.08.2009 CESKA LIPA (CZ) Luxor w/ Pro-Pain
24.08.2009 BRATISLAVA (SK) Randal Club
25.08.2009 WIEN (AT) Escape
26.08.2009 INGOLSTADT (D) Ohrakel
27.08.2009 TBC
28.08.2009 MUENSTER (D) Skaters Palace
29.08.2009 ANNABERG (D) Gleis 3
30.08.2009 IEPER (BE) Ieper Fest

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Discreation Streaming Entire New Album Online

German death metallers Discreation have issued the following announcement about finding a new drummer and streaming their entire new album on their MySpace page:

"Well, the search didn't last for too long. We found a new drummer. His name is Michael Winter and we are happy to welcome him on board. Now we are totally nuts! We uploaded ALL songs of the new album 'Withstand Temptation'. Enjoy it and leave us a comment!"

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AC/DC Adds Extra Tour Dates

AC/DC have added the following additional tour dates to their Black Ice World tour:

10/1 - Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center
11/6 - Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center
11/12 - Mexico City, MX - Foro Sol

The other confirmed upcoming tour dates for AC/DC are as follows: More...

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Revocation Streaming New Song Online

Revocation have posted the first preview track, "The Brain Scramblers," from their forthcoming Relapse debut "Existence Is Futile" online now via the band's MySpace page. "Existence Is Futile" is set for a September 29th North American release date, October 5th internationally.

Revocation recorded the follow-up to their debut album, "Empire Of The Obscene," at Damage Studios in Southbridge, MA with engineer Pete Rutchko. Existence Is Futile's complete track listing is as follows:

1. Enter The Hall
2. Pestilence Reigns
3. Deathonomics
4. Existence Is Futile
5. The Brain Scramblers
6. Across Forests And Fjords
7. ReaniManiac
8. Dismantle The Dictator
9. Anthem Of The Betrayed
10. Leviathan Awaits
11. Tragedy Of Modern Ages

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Mower To Premier New Music Video Tomorrow

Mower is currently set to release their upcoming album "Make It A Double" on July 28th. The band has also issued the following announcement about premiering a new music video online tomorrow:

"Join 'The Party' tomorrow Tuesday July 14th at this location at noon PST.

"We had a hell of a lot of fun filming this video and I think it shows.

"If you like the song, add the track and the video to your own profile and let people know they should preorder 'Make It A Double' now here."

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Nocra Posts "Mirror Of The Sky" Music Video Online

Russian female fronted black metal band Nocra have posted a new music video online for the song "Mirror of the Sky." The video can be viewed below. More...

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Gwar Posts New Track, "Let Us Slay," Online

GWAR has posted the first track from the new album, “LUST IN SPACE,” which is due out on August 18th via Metal Blade Records, online. The new song “Let Us Slay” can now be heard at the band’s official MySpace page.

Sez Oderus, GWAR's lead singer comments, "This song deals with the human race’s lust for blood, all the while maintaining the lie of ‘Thou shalt not kill’...It calls upon the humans to embrace their love of death (and therefore GWAR), shed their hypocritical trappings, and proceed with the apocalypse. It's going to happen anyway, so they might as well enjoy it!"

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Celtic Legacy Breaks Up

Irish metal band, Celtic Legacy, has announced that the band is to be put on hold indefinitely with immediate effect.

The band comments on their decision with the following statement, "We had already begun the process of following up 'Guardian Of Eternity', but financial woes have put paid to the prospect of a new album. The band is in heavy debt following the recording of the previous CD. It was hoped that sales of the last release would finance new recordings but subsequent heavy downloading massively outstripped actual album sales, effectively putting paid to any chance we had of financing new projects. Putting it simply - we're broke. We put everything we had into the last album, but the music scene has changed to the point where we simply can't afford any further band activity, especially with the recession adding to the money squeeze. We've made back only a fraction of the money it cost us to record the last album and we can't afford to do another one. It's as simple as that." More...

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Hate Announces More South American Tour Dates

Blackened death metal band, HATE, has confirmed a 10-date tour in Mexico this fall. This will be in promotion of the latest album "Morphosis" released on Listenable in 2008.

Together with their recently announced Brazilian tour, HATE will be making their first visit to the American continent. The leader of the band issued the following comment, "We did not expect that the "Morphosis Tour" would expand that far covering both South and Central America. This is a very special event and we are totally psyched to finally make it to the American continent to play for our fans there!" More...

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Kingdom Posts Second Video Update From the Road

Philadelphia's Kingdom has posted another tour update video on youtube. The band is currently touring across Europe. More...

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Dreaming Dead Upates Upcoming Tour Dates

Ibex Moon Records has issued the following announcement about Dreaming Dead updating their tour schedule:

"After destroying the East Coast with death metal maniacs, Monstrosity, Dreaming Dead are now onto the second leg of their US trek; now alongside the legendary Master and labelmates Goreaphobia. Don't miss this summer's most brutal tour. Dates are as follows."

7/11 Nite Caps - Chicago, IL
7/12 Mac’s Bar - Lansing, MI
7/13 PNA Club - South Bend, IN
7/14 The Muse - Nashville, TN
7/15 Rubber Gloves - Denton, TX (w/o Master & Goreaphobia)
7/16 Bottom's Up Bar - Laredo, TX
7/17 Walter’s - Houston, TX
7/18 Gold Crown Billiards - San Marcos, TX
Jul7 19 The Rainforest - Las Cruces, NM (w/o Master & Goreaphobia)
7/20 The Compound - Albuquerque, NM
7/21 UB’s Bar - Mesa, AZ
7/22 The Jumping Turtle - San Marcos, CA
7/23 The Knitting Factory - Hollywood, CA
7/24 Annie’s Social Club - San Francisco, CA
7/25 The Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV
7/26 Club Vegas - Salt lake City, UT
7/28 Knickerbockers - Lincoln, NE
7/29 The Riot Room - Kansas City, MO
7/31 The Canopy Club/Central Illinois Metalfest 2009 - Urbana, IL
8/1 The War Legion Underground - Amarillo, TX (w/o Master & Goreaphobia)

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Stream Awaken Demons New Album Online

Italian metal band, AWAKEN DEMONS, has launched a full album music player for their new album "The Mirror" due out everywhere August 25 (US) & August 21 (Europe). Click here in the US and here in Europe for the full album stream.

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Seventh Calling Issues "Epidemic" Recording Update

Seventh Calling has issued the following recording update for their upcoming EP "Epidemic:"

"Hey everyone!

"Giving a studio update here. Things are moving forward nicely! We are gonna finish up on the drum work today, and then move on to the next step. Michael will be in tracking the bass this week, on Wed/Thurs. Then this Friday, come out and see the show at The Aruba Club with Cage, Seventh Calling, Screamin Steel, and Sicocis!

"More to come! We will check back with everyone with more details soon!"

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To-Mera Recording New EP

To-Mera has issued the following announcement about recording a new EP:

"This week we shall begin work on recording our brand spanking new EP. We shall be laying down 4 new songs; that's around 30 minutes of state-of-the-art progressive metal for your aural delectation. As usual, expect something a little different. We aim to have it mixed and mastered by the end of September. Stay tuned for studio updates :)

"Good things come in small packages (or so we've heard :P)."

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Virus Comments On Upcoming Vinyl Release

Norway's Virus has issued the following announcement about an upcoming vinyl release that they do not support:

"It has come to our attention that Season Of Mist has granted a vinyl license for The Black Flux to a Greek label named Zyklon-B Productions.

"We wish to clarify that we DO NOT support this release. The cover /design has been altered without our knowing or approval whatsoever. Furthermore, the label represents views that we have no desire to be associated with. Virus is not a political or religious band but we are certainly not against people based on their religious or political views nor their sexual orientation.

"The very name of the label is one we do not wish to see on Virus releases, being the name of a chemical weapon used by the Nazis during WWII.

"We ask you, the fans to not buy this release - a product we don't approve - and supporting people whose views are totally against what we believe in - individual freedom and music as an artform rather than propaganda.

"We do not force our views upon anyone, but we hope you have the brains to think for yourselves."

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Live Video Clip Of Moonspell Posted Online

A new fan filmed video clip of Moonspell performing the song "Scorpion Flower" from their latest album "Night Eternal" has been posted online. The video clip, which can be viewed below, was taken at the Fortarock Festival in Nijmegen on July 11th. More...

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Koldbrann Announces New Line Up

Norwegian black metallers Koldbrann, who previously announced parting ways with their guitarist and drummer, have issued the following update about their new line up:

"KOLDBRANN have recruited two new live members for the coming live concerts. Folkedal (session for SARKOM) and Voidar (HJARNIDAUDI) will handle the drums and the 2nd guitar. KOLDBRANN now consists of: Kvass - Guitar, Mannevond - Vocals, S.G.J. - Bass, Folkedal - Drums (live), Voidar - Guitar (live)

"KOLDBRANN is confirmed for the following festivals this summer: SummerBreeze Open Air, Dinkelsbühl / GERMANY, 14.08.2009, Barther Open Air, Barth / GERMANY, 15.08.2009, Hole in the Sky, Bergen / NORWAY, 27.08.2009"

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Hackneyed Posts New Album "Making Of" Video Clip

German death metallers Hackneyed are currently set to release their upcoming album "Burn After Reaping" on August 14th via Nuclear Blast Records. The band has posted a "making of" video for the album, which can be viewed below. More...

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Heathen Finishes Recording New Album

San Francisco thrashers Heathen have issued the following announcement about completing the work on their upcoming album:

"HEATHEN is finished recording their new album 'Evolution Of Chaos', we are very excited about how the new album turned out and we are confident that the fans of Heathen will be very happy with the long awaited release.

"HEATHEN will be performing at The Rock in Tucson AZ on Fri Sept 4, UB's Bar in Mesa Arizona on Sat Sept 5, and The Wiskey A Go Go in West Hollywood CA Sun Sept 6.

"HEATHEN will play THRASH DOMINATION with TESTAMENT, KRATOR, and EXODUS, in Kawasaki, Japan Sat & Sun Sept 19 & 20. HEATHEN is looking forward to crushing live! Come join us and bang your head right of your shoulders!"

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System Divide Streaming New Song Online

Ohio based extreme metallers System Divide have issued the following update about streaming a new song on their MySpace page:

"Hey Everyone,

"We have just uploaded a new track on our myspace entitled THE APEX DOCTRINE from our debut EP "'The Collapse'"

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Archgoat Announces 20th Anniversary Release

Debemur Morti Productions has issued the following statement about Archgoat preparing a 20th anniversary release:

"To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Finnish Black Crusaders Archgoat, a special release is in the works.
We're therefore looking for old & recent pictures and interviews. Everyone who contributes will be properly credited.

"You can send your material (in high resolution only !!) to dmp666[@]gmail.com. Deadline for submission : August 31th.

"Release date is set for October 24th to coincide with the Black Flames Of Blasphemy festival in Helsinki, Finland where ARCHGOAT will perform with PROCLAMATION, BLACK WITCHERY, REVENGE and BLASPHEMY."

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Mystic Prophecy Issues Band Update

Mystic Prophecy has issued the following band update:

"Hello fans of Mystic Prophecy! Here're some new updates of the first days on July: First of all, we are back from Metalcamp 2009 and we want to thank everybody who rocked with us in spite of the rain! WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!

"Photos will be uploaded soon, so stay... connected to Mystic Prophecy's myspace!!! 'Fireangel', received another positive position on Rock Hard's (Germany) Lesercharts!

"The band schedules a big tour plus some appearances on top metal festivals, but we cannot post details yet. We will inform you through here for the band's upcoming live shows! Be theeeeeeeeeeeere!"

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All That Remains Seeking Fan Tattoo Pictures

All That Remains has issued the following announcement that they are seeking pictures of fan's tattoos:

"Got an ATR tattoo you want us to put on our MYSPACE? Hey so I just started an email address you can send pics of your ATR tattoos: atrtattoo@gmail.com

"Send a decent quality pic and we'll put 'em up."

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Arch Enemy Adds Extra Mexican Tour Date

Arch Enemy has issued the following announcement about adding an additional Mexican tour date:

"Arch Enemy are delighted to announce a 2nd show in Mexico D.F. after the (rescheduled) first Mexico D.F. show has been sold out for months: 20-August - Mexico City, Mexico @ Circo Volador. The added 2nd Mexico D.F. show will take place: 23-August - Mexico City, Mexico @ Circo Volador.

"This event will see Arch Enemy playing a different ‘old school’ set, inspired by their upcoming studio release ‘The Root Of All Evil’ due in late September 2009. 'The Root Of All Evil' is a special release featuring a selection of completely re-recorded songs from the first three ARCH ENEMY albums, 'Black Earth', 'Stigmata' and 'Burning Bridges'. Note: The Monterrey, Mexico show has been moved up to a bigger venue: 22-August - Monterrey, Mexico @ UMA.

“Mexico, we are moving in, armed with a huge arsenal of heavy metal ammunition! It’s going to be a real challenge to add lots of new ‘old’ songs to our setlist – We have actually blocked more than 2 weeks for rehearsals for these 3 shows… We will go straight from the EU festivals into the rehearsal room, then headline Bloodstock Open Air, UK and fly straight on to Mexico. No rest, just the usual insanity!"

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HolyHell Issues New Road Report

HolyHell has issued the following brief road report after their recent tour dates in Norway:

"Norway was an amazing experience for HOLYHELL. Just the country and its people alone were worth the visit. However, we were thrilled by the response from fans and press alike. The journalist from Norway's number one newspaper, VG, with a readership of over 900,000, told us he was extremely surprised by HOLYHELL and that we were a breath of fresh air for the world of metal. Not bad for the first time in the land of Vikings. Next stop, Magic Circle Festival! See you there!"

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Impious Announces New Album Title

Impious has issued the following announcement about the title of their upcoming album:

"We have chosen DEATH DOMINATION as the title for our new album! The album will be released this winter through Metal Blade Records!

"The title symbolizes how death rules over all, and how man seeks to religion as a feeble comfort against what will happen when death takes us. Without death, religion is powerless. And only in death will religion fill it's purpose.

"It was extremely important to us that the title would fit our new songs and artwork perfectly. We needed a short yet powerful title that would show just how confident we are about our new material. This album will by far be the most crushingly brutal album we've ever made and we believe this title says it all!

"Drums and guitars are all recorded and Erik is right now finishing up the bass tracks. Meanwhile, Martin and Valle are finishing the lyrics for the album that Martin will begin recording in a couple of days. More...

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Metallica Streaming Nimes Show Online

Metallica has issued the following announcement about streaming a live show online for a limited time:

"Between 7/11 and 7/15, the July 7th show from Nimes, France is being streamed here.

"If you miss the stream, you can always purchase and download your copy of the show (and virtually any show since 2004) over at LiveMetallica.com."

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Jonas Renkse To Guest On New Pantheon I Album

Katatonia vocalist Jonas Renkse will contribute guest vocals on a track on “Worlds I Create”, the forthcoming album from Norwegian Extreme Metallers Pantheon I. “Jonas and I have been friends for some years now”, explained Pantheon I guitarist and front man Kvebek. “We both like the extreme and the melodic, and often talk about our musical visions, so I asked him if he would like to do some guest vocals on the new album, and he agreed straight away. The track we chose was 'Ascending', and his voice is perfect on it, awesome, in fact. It adds a new soaring dimension to the whole sound.”

“Worlds I Create”, the band’s third full-length album, will be available on Candlelight Records at the end of July.

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Porcupine Tree Streaming New Album Samples Online

Porcupine Tree has issued the following announcement about streaming new audio samples online from their upcoming album:

"A medley of extracts from The Incident is now available to listen to on the Porcupine Tree myspace page, or the Roadrunner UK website (from 4PM UK today).

"Written and recorded between September-May, 'The Incident' is the tenth studio album by Porcupine Tree. Released worldwide by Roadrunner on 14th September (one week earlier than previously announced in order to coincide with the first tour dates), the album is a 2 disc set, the first disc containing the 55 minute title track / song cycle, and the second CD featuring 4 shorter pieces. There will be 3 editions of the album; a standard 2 CD set, a deluxe edition (contents to be confirmed), and a double vinyl version."

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Spun In Darkness Announces Upcoming Tour Dates

Spun In Darkness has announced the following two additional upcoming tour dates:

7/17 Yayos Taco - Las Vegas, NV (w/Severed Corpse & Sympathy Ends)
7/25 Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV (w/Master & Dreaming Dead)

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Protest The Hero Reveals New Live CD/DVD Details

Protest The Hero will release a new live CD/DVD titled "Gallop Meets The Earth" on September 15. The 2-disc set will include footage of the band’s sold-out headlining concert at the Sound Academy in Toronto from December 2008 and a number of bonus features and hidden content.

The track listing for the live CD is as follows:

1. Sequoia Throne
2. No Stars Over Bethlehem
3. Bloodmeat
4. The Dissentience
5. Palms Read
6. Blindfolds Aside
7. Goddess Bound
8. Goddess Gagged
9. Spoils
10. Nautical
11. Limb from Limb

Additional details:

• Live audio recording of entire sold-out Sound Academy set
• DVD of the show in HD
• 5.1 Surround Sound DVD
• Director’s cut with documentary of the set and the whole show day; load-in to after-party
• Bonus archive of all PROTEST THE HERO music videos
• Bonus Whistler Outback ski adventure video
• Four live tour videos cut overtop of studio audio tracks
• “Wake And Funnel” beer adventure bonus feature
• Stop moshing bonus feature piece
• PROTEST THE HERO show rider access bonus
• An angry letter from a fan

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