NEWS, 5th July 2010
> VALDUR TO UNLEASH RAVEN GOD AMONGST US
Valdur, California lords of all that is black and abysmal, are readying to unleash their long-awaited new full-length "Raven God Amongst Us". Featuring nine tracks of sonic decay, the self-financed/self-produced long player will be released via drummer Sxuperion's own BloodyMountain Records.
Said Sxuperion of the infernal offering: "The new full length is named after a song from our split with Lightning Swords Of Death that came out a couple of years ago. This all makes sense to us as it is another necessary piece of the dark and mysterious puzzle that is called 'Creation.' Once again, it is self-funded by the band and released on my own BloodyMountain Records, proof that we truly believe in what we are doing and how important it is at this time to delve deeper into the abyss that is Valdur."
Raven God Amongst Us follows the band's limited two-song 7" released via SatansMight/CultoftheHorns and the three-way split with Killgasm and Shitestrom released via ChristHammer Records earlier this year.
Track Listing: 1. Intro, 2. Wound Fires In The Afterlife, 3. Great Abyss Unfold, 4. Gravlagt I Morkets Natt! 5. Med Fjell I Horisonten, 6. Berserrker, 7. Past Of Wolves, 8. Vicious Existence, 9. Creation
In addition, Valdur will embark on a rare set of live dates later this month.
Confirmed dates thus far include:
7/16/2010 J.R.'s - Philadelphia, PA w/ Dekap Attak, Returner + TBA
7/17/2010 Union Pool - Brooklyn, NY w/ The Funeral Pyre, Early Grave and Mutilation Rights
7/18/2010 KC's Tap - Pawtucket, RI w/ Sin of Angels + TBA
7/19/2010 Lit Lounge - New York, NY w/ Mutilation Rites, Syphilitic Lust
7/21/2010 The Riot Room - Kansas City, MO w/ Stonehaven, Othis, Witchreign, Mithral
7/23/2010 Lucky Lady - Las Vegas, Nevada w/ Morbosidad, Ritual Combat, Sumeria, Obeisance
7/24/2010 Dog Pound - Salt Lake City, UT w/ Iconoclast Contra, Ritual Combat
"...one of the most promising black metal acts...in America today." -- Metal Flows In My Veins
"First things first, 'Raven God Amongst Us' is basically black metal nirvana; this track spews sparks of brilliance, streaking trails of incandescent melody leaving wisps of joy within the brain. I could eat this song for breakfast...." -- Metal Observer on the Lightning Swords Of Death/VALDUR split.
http://www.myspace.com/valdurkult
http://bloodymountainrecords.com/
> NEW BLACK CANDY STORE VIDEO
Black Candy Store and 7HARD are proud to present the official video single release, 'Someday'...
The release of the first album "Back to the wall" in April generates more and more good reviews in the European press and webzines.
Black Candy Store will tour in the UK in November 2010 and in France fall 2010 too (gigs confirmed soon).
Following the trace of bands like Soundgarden, Pearl Jam or Stone Temple Pilots, Black Candy Store hails from southern France. After finding the perfect rhythm section, and having selected 10 of their songs, the band recorded their first album. "Back To The Wall" was produced by the band and mastered by Dave Collins who has worked with well known bands like Linkin Park, Soundgarden, Ben Harper.
Bursting with tight rock grooves and rich melodies, Black Candy Store’s music is a link between past and modern rock. Direct and efficient guitars and distinctive emotional vocals create a sound that builds on the tradition of rock, while establishing their own unique sound. BCS crafts their music by taking the impact of their life experiences to create new ideas, while the underlying sound of the tracks stays familiar and connects directly with the audience. Discover some of the songs of the album “Back To The Wall” on their myspace with stand out tracks like 'Someday', 'Recall' or the catchy 'Wounded'.
The band is continuing to grow artistically and hopes to break new ground as their music evolves to new artistic levels.
http://www.myspace.com/blackcandystore
> LONDON MUSIC SHOW 2010
The moment you've all been waiting for has finally arrived! Tickets for the incredible London Music Show 2010 are now on sale – and best of all if you buy them in advance you'll get a cool 25% off. Don't waste any time – these tickets will sell out and no-one gets in without one!
"We've already lined up some knee-trembling exciting performers, a host of awe-inspiring talent to pass on their tips and a line-up of the best names in music equipment who will let you play with their latest creations. So if you want to see amazing star performers, pick up tips from the most talented artists in the industry and revel in a world of exciting new gear, get yourself to our online ticket store now."
Find tickets here.
http://www.londonmusicshow.com/
> ALMAH
Brazilian prog power metal band feat. Angra’s singer Edu Falaschi Almah has just finished another part of the Fragile Equality Tour. The band played in various cities of Brazil finishing this leg on the stage of Marreco’s fest in Brasilia.
Almah’s founder, front man and mastermind Edu Falaschi has come up with an official statement about the recent tour and the future of the band: “I would like to give a lot of thanks to everybody from the name of Almah for your incredible love and support during these five years of the band. The whole Fragile Equality Tour was unforgettable, mainly due to the amazing presence of the fans on the latest shows: it’s impossible to explain how it feels to see you singing along to all our songs! We haven’t been able to visit all the cities where we would like to play, but we will make it possible in the next tour! At the moment Felipe Andreoli and me are quite busy with the new Angra’s things, which naturally slow down the rhythm of Almah activities. However, it doesn’t mean that the band will be stopped. We are already working at new ideas for the next album and when the best moment for it comes we will record a new CD and we will back on track! See you soon, my friends! Almah is here: Edu Falaschi, Felipe Andreoli, Marcelo Barbosa, Paulo Schroeber and Marcelo Moreira!”
Almah was initially established in 2006 as a project of Angra’s singer Edu Falaschi. Since then Almah has released two albums worldwide (Almah 2006/2007, Fragile Equality 2008), has turned from a solo-project into a regular band, and has won its own important place on the world metal scene. Edu Falaschi’s mate from Angra Felipe Andreoli (bass) also joined the band in 2007 and they work in Almah simultaneously with Angra. The band also relies on Marcelo Barbosa (guitars), Paulo Schroeber (guitars) and Marcelo Moreira (drums). All the musicians of Almah have got their important place on Brazilian metal scene playing in various bands and projects, producing CDs, making workshops and doing teaching and didactic work.
http://www.myspace.com/almahedufalaschi
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Almah/159939444280
> VOICES OF DESTINY VIDEO
http://www.myspace.com/voicesofdestinylb
