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Lineup For Summer Slaughter 2013 Tour Announced

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 22, 2013 @ 1:28pm
Category: Music / News

The Summer Slaughter 2013 Tour lineup has been announced and it’s full of some amazing acts! Headlining the tour will be The Dillinger Escape Plan with prog-metal masters Animals As Leaders and Periphery also on the bill. You’ll also get a chance to see Norma Jean, The Ocean, Cattle Decapitation, and more.

Fans can meanwhile vote for the opening act, which includes Bloody-Disgusting favorite Nekrogoblikon. Head on over here to register your vote via Facebook. READ MORE

Woman Covers Silent Hill And Animals As Leaders On Celtic Harp

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 17, 2013 @ 3:45pm
Category: Music / Videos

YouTube user Mashuggah Halcyon, who hails from Russia, is a multi-instrumentalist who has uploaded videos of her covering various songs, both video game related and from the metal genre. They’re rather incredible as she plays these pieces with near effortless grace (while wearing a metal shirt). Particularly, her cover of Animals As Leaders‘ “On Impulse” gives the song a completely different feel, almost as though it belongs in a Legend Of Zelda game. Also, her covers of Silent Hill 1′s “Not Tomorrow” and Silent Hill 2′s “Promise (Reprise)” are fantastic.

Give ‘em a listen below! READ MORE

Intronaut Singer Joins Meshuggah For “New Millenium Cyanide Christ”

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on February 13, 2013 @ 2:00pm
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Meshuggah vocalist Jens Kidman was forced to sit out last night’s performance in Atlanta due to coming down with the flu. However, the band did not cancel their performance, instead creating a post on Facebook stating, “[Kidman]‘s mute for now. WE WILL PLAY ANYWAY. So memorize the lyrics and bring your very best growl Atlanta. You will all be Jens tonight!! Lets make this happen!”

During a performance of “Bleed”, a cardboard cutout of Kidman was put on stage and pre-recorded vocals were broadcasted.

However, during their performance of “New Millennium Cyanide Christ”, singer Sacha Dunable of Intronaut (who is touring with the band) came out to sing the vocals. Check it all out below. READ MORE

[Random Cool] Watch A Man Cover Animals As Leaders’ “Cafo” On Cello

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on January 29, 2013 @ 10:00am
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The Animals As Leaders song “Cafo” is already ridiculously impressive and complex. Now Leonhard Roczek of Genuine Aspect has decided to take things a step further and played a great deal of the song on his cello. He admits that a few parts of the song are sped up and that MIDI was used at a few points. However, it’s still technically amazing and well worth a watch. If nothing else, it creates a new dimension and feel to the track, adding in an extra element of beauty. Check it out below. READ MORE

Intronaut Announces Headline Dates Before Touring With Meshuggah

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 13, 2012 @ 7:15pm
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Progressive metal band Intronaut has announced six headline tour dates through the South before embarking as support on the Meshuggah/Animals As Leaders tour. The full touring schedule can be seen below.

The band has also announced a March 19th, 2013 release date for their upcoming album Habitual Levitations. The first single, “Milk Leg”, will be released Feb. 5th, 2013 on all digital platforms as well as a single-sided, etched 7″ vinyl (release date for that TBD). READ MORE

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[Interview] Javier Reyes Talks Mestis ‘Basal Ganglia’ EP

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on December 04, 2012 @ 11:00am
Category: Music / Exclusives

Bloody-Disgusting has scored an exclusive interview with Javier Reyes (TRAM, Animals As Leaders) regarding his Mestis project and the Basal Ganglia EP, which was released Nov. 27th via Sumerian Records (order here or on iTunes). Check out this exclusive interview below.

The EP features Reyes on guitar, bass, production and mixing duties, Matt Garstka (Animals As Leaders) handling drum programming, Hector Barez (Calle 13, Bio Ritmo) on percussion and David Stout (Marvin Gaye, Juan Gabriel, Smokey Robinson) on the trombone. READ MORE

Meshuggah Announce 2013 N. American Headline Tour Dates

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 27, 2012 @ 3:15pm
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Tech metal masterminds Meshuggah have announced a string of 2013 N. American headlining tour dates that begin in February and end in the beginning of March. Support will come from Animals As Leaders as well as Intronaut.

Guitarist Mårten Hagström states, “Finally we’re getting our asses back over the pond to deliver a second helping of the Ophidian trek across North America. We are excited. We WILL see you there!”

Below are the tour dates as well as the login and password for advance ticket opportunities. READ MORE

Intronaut To Release New Album In March: Post Rehearsal Footage Of New Song

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on November 15, 2012 @ 1:10pm
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Post-metal prog band Intronaut are set to release Habitual Levitations (Instilling Words With Tones), their fourth studio album, on March 19th, 2013. Drums were recorded by producer John Haddad [Exhumed, Phobia] and Derek Donley [Bereft] handled recording for all other elements on the record. It was mixed by Josh Newell and artwork and layout will be done by David D’Andrea who has worked with the band on previous albums. You can watch rehearsal footage of a new song below.

Intronaut’s supported their last album, Valley Of Smoke, by touring extensively with such bands as Animals As Leaders, Cynic, Helmet, and more. They were also tapped as direct support for Tool. READ MORE

Animals As Leaders Guitarist Unlawfully Arrested In Boston

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on June 02, 2012 @ 11:00am
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Animals As Leaders guitarist Javier Reyes (pictured above) appears to have been unlawfully arrested in Boston after leaving a venue where they had just performed. It seems that Reyes, along with a group of friends and his band members, were walking along the street when a police officer shoved one of Reyes’ friends, turned him around and proceeded to handcuff him. Reyes pulled out his cell phone and stated that he was recording this event. This set off a chain of events that you can read below in an eyewitness description.

Not only have fans gathered in an online petition to have all charges dropped but the music world has joined in as well. Bands such as Cephalic Carnage, Job For A Cowboy, Born Of Osiris, Whitechapel, and more have posted the link to the online petition, urging their fans to sign and let their voices be heard. If you wish to sign, here is the link. READ MORE

Between The Buried And Me Announce Fall Tour With Animals As Leaders And TesseracT

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on August 02, 2011 @ 5:46pm
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In what might end up becoming the wet dream tour for prog metal fans, Between The Buried And Me have announced a full North American tour with support coming from Animals As Leaders (interview here) and TesseracT (interview here).

“It will be so exciting to get back out on the road and play some tunes for all our wonderful fans,” said BTBAM guitarist Paul Waggoner. “Our anticipation for this tour is massive and I hope that sentiment is shared by all the metal geeks out there. The bill is loaded with some of the most forward-thinking, virtuosic musicians in the genre and the audience can expect to hear all 12 notes in every humanly audible octave many times during the course of the evening!”

Check after the jump for all tour dates. I’ll be at St. Andrews Hall on the 10th. Where will you be?

Between The Buried And Me Announce Fall Tour With Animals As Leaders And TesseracT

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on July 30, 2011 @ 8:02pm
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If you read my review of This Is The Warning then you know how I feel about Dead Letter Circus. This Australian band came to my attention when I heard that they’d be signed to Sumerian Records, a label that has a lot of amazing talent signed on. So, after hearing the album (mind blown) and seeing that they were doing a US tour with Animals As Leaders (interview here), I knew that I had to meet up with the guys and have a little chat.

Check after the jump for our exclusive video interview with singer Kim Benzie as well as some amazing photographs done by RAD Photography.

kimbenzie Exclusive Interview: Kim Benzie Of Dead Letter Circus

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on July 25, 2011 @ 4:59pm
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I recently got the chance to sit down and chat with Animals As Leaders guitarist Tosin Abasi during their first US headlining tour. If you haven’t heard of Animals As Leaders, just imagine shred metal, jazz, and prog getting all hot and steamy in a wanton musical orgy. If you can handle that, chances are pretty likely that you’ll enjoy the hell out of these guys. Check after the jump for our exclusive video interview!

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on June 21, 2011 @ 3:09am
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Okay, so most of you got pretty sick of me covering TesseracT, but what can I say? I love the guys! And you have to admit, they put out one hell of a release with One. Well, I’m back with another band that I’m prepared to plug nonstop: Dead Letter Circus. Seriously, these guys are amazing and I’m stoked to hear that they are going to be hitting the road in the US for the first time! They’ll be touring with Animals as Leaders, Intronaut, Last Chance To Reason, and Evan Brewer (bassist of Faceless). This is a tour that I will DEFINITELY be attending and so should you! The tour is in support of their upcoming album, This Is The Warning, which comes out in the US on July 26th. Check out the tour dates after the jump! READ MORE

T.R.A.M. – Is This The New Music Supergroup?

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 08, 2011 @ 10:32pm
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So, a new music supergroup is about to emerge on the music scene and I’m cautiously optimistic about their sound: T.R.A.M.. Featuring Adrian Terrazas (The Mars Volta) on sax, flute, bass clarinet and percussion, Javier Reyes (Animals As Leaders) on guitars, Tosin Abasi (Animals As Leaders) on guitars, and Eric Moore (Suicidal Tendencies) on drums, T.R.A.M. will be performing their first live show at SXSW, March 17th at Venue 222. Keep an eye out on the Official Facebook for info as well a song debut in the next few weeks.

Now, here’s why I’m cautious in my optimism: each of these members is absurdly talented and now their instrument inside and out. However, just because you know your instrument and can play technically amazing things doesn’t mean that you can make relatable music. Here’s hoping I’m wrong because if done right, this band could be something truly special and amazing. READ MORE

Metal Blade Signs Deal With Fleshwrought

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on June 24, 2010 @ 9:26pm
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Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce the addition of experimental death metal band Fleshwrought to its family. Fleshwrought features Navene Koperweis (former drummer of Bay area grind band Animosity, currently in Animals As Leaders) and Jonny Davy (vocalist of Arizona’s Job for a Cowboy); Navene performing all instruments on the band’s debut album Dementia/Dyslexia with Jonny Davy handling lyrics and vocals.

“I’m truly amazed that a small project I started in my bedroom at my mom’s house has become something worthy of a Metal Blade release. What more could I ask for? I couldn’t be more proud and honored!” Navene Koperweis

“This record has been complete for an extremely long time. Navene and myself are extremely pumped to finally have the beast released.” Jonny Davy

Dementia/Dyslexia was finished by June 2009 and was recorded at Navene’s studio, Death Midi Soundlab, in San Francisco. Navene played all of the instruments, did all the tracking, mixing, and editing, with mastering handled by Dustin Miller at Audio Aggregate Recordings in Des Moines Iowa. In terms of what Fleshwrought hopes people will take away from listening to Dementia/Dyslexia, Navene personally hopes it is inspiration and a connection with the music, much in the way he has felt about those who have inspired him through his journey as a musician and lover of music.

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on June 24, 2010 @ 9:07pm
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Summer Slaughter – North America’s most extreme tour for underground metal – is returning to the U.S. and Canada in July!

The 31-date tour features headliners Decapitated from Poland plus The Faceless, All Shall Perish, The Red Chord, Veil Of Maya, Cephalic Carnage, Decrepit Birth, Carnifex, Animals As Leaders, and Vital Remains and launches in San Diego, California on July 17th. Tickets will cost between $18 – $20 in advance almost everywhere with the exception of Los Angeles and New York City.

decapitatedband Polands Decapitated Headlining Summer Slaughter Tour

States guitarist Vogg of the tour’s headlining act Decapitated: “After a couple years of silence, Decapitated will return to the U.S. & Canada to headline Summer Slaughter Tour 2010!!! We will kick your asses again together with The Faceless, Cephalic Carnage, Vital Remains, and all those other amazing bands!!! See you guys soon and be ready for one of the loudest tours of the year!!! Can’t wait!!!”

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on May 06, 2010 @ 1:35am
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Boston, Mass grind metalers The Red Chord are confirmed for this summer’s Summer Slaughter Tour featuring Decapitated, The Faceless, All Shall Perish, Veil of Maya, Cephalic Carnage, Decrepit Birth, Carnifex, Animals As Leaders, and Vital Remains. The tour kicks off in San Diego, CA on Saturday July 17 and finishes up in San Francisco, CA on Monday August 23.

summer slaughter 2010 large The Red Chord Confirmed For 2010 Summer Slaughter Tour

Here’s what bassist Greg Weeks has to say about being out on the tour; “Summer Slaughter! Looking forward to old friends, new friends, borrowed and blue friends, cookouts, dance-offs, smelly people, burgers, long van rides, karate lessons, octopus balls, seedy areas, elastic waistband jeans, laughter and enjoying myself. See you there!!!”

Vocalist Guy Kozowyk adds; “We are excited to perform on a tour of bands slightly closer to our core style. It has been a while. Hopefully volcanoes and other natural disasters don’t piss on our parade this time around. Fingers are crossed!”

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Posted by JonathanBarkan on March 11, 2010 @ 8:50pm
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The pride and joy of Shreveport, Louisiana, IWRESTLEDABEARONCE (IWABO), kick off their first North American tour of 2010 today with The Dillinger Escape Plan tonight in NYC. Darkest Hour and Animals As Leaders round out the bill and will lead the group directly into a massive European tour with The Chariot that sees them hitting everywhere from Russia to Ireland. IWABO then makes their grand return to the U.S. this summer as part of the Warped Tour package. Head over to www.myspace.com/iwrestledabearonce to view their complete touring itinerary. READ MORE