Helloween / Gamma Ray comes to North America
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG The most influential power metal band of all time, Helloween is returning to North America on the Hellish Rock Tour. This highly anticipated tour kicks off on September 18th in Quebec, and after tearing across the continent, will finish up on October 11th in Guadalajara, Mexico. Helloween is touring in support of their most recent release Gambling with the Devil, which is in stores now. October 7, 2008 will see the release of the Gambling with the Devil Tour Edition. Featuring unreleased songs and enhanced videos, this is a must have for the true Helloween fan. Sure, Helloween may be headlining, but don't forget about Gamma Ray. Fronted by original Helloween lead singer Kai Hansen, this band is another favorite of the power metal genre. With Kai being there with Gamma Ray…the possibility exists that he may make a “special” appearance with Helloween. (Click here to open link) (Click here to open link) (Click here to open link) (Click here to open link) Source: www.earsplitcompound.com

	FIREWIND Posts New Instructional Clip Online
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG The Greek metal sensation, FIREWIND, made a huge impact throughout North America on the massive “Tyranny and Bloodshred” tour package, which was hailed as one of the best guitar-shredder packages of the year. This crushing trek also featured labelmates Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity and Divine Heresy. This was the group’s first stateside run in support of their critically acclaimed new album, The Premonition, which features the hit tracks, “Mercenary Man” and “Head Up High.” Head over to (Click here to open link) to view the video for “Mercenary Man,” which was shot by acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus (Dimmu Borgir, In Flames). Bob Katsionis (guitars, keyboards) recently recorded an instructional lesson that can now be viewed on the band’s official YouTube page www.youtube.com/firetv. Stay tuned for new episodes featuring vocal lessons from Apollo, drum lessons from Mark and additional Gus G. clips, which should be posted over the next couple of weeks. Katsionis further comments: “In this series of lessons, I will show and explain some of my keyboard solos and parts out of The Premonition album, as well as present some of my simultaneous keyboard and guitar performances. This first video lesson contains stuff from the songs ‘Into The Fire,’ ‘Angels Forgive Me’ and some lead keyboard licks.” Metal Sanaz also caught up with Gus when the tour came through LA earlier this year. Click the link below to check it out. (Click here to open link) Source: http://www.centurymedia.com/

	SHATTER MESSIAH in writing mode
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG When you see five people gathering at Smiley Sound Studios in Akron, Ohio, this can only mean one thing: SHATTER MESSIAH are in writing mode for a new album! Curran Murphy (ex NEVERMORE, ex ANNIHILATOR), Robert Falzano (ex ANNIHILATOR), Greg "Wags" Wagner (H.A.T.E, ex BREAKER), Dusty Holt and Jason Chamberlain are busy writing the songs for the successor of "God Burns Like Flesh" - their outstanding second album, which was named "Album of The Month" in MindView, Netherlands. "God Burns Like Flesh" was released in 2007 and is the successor of the 2006' debut "Never To Play The Servant". Source: www.dockyard1.com

	ABANDONED joined by Fabian Schwarz
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG The line-up of our Thrash brigade from South of Hessen is complete again: After guitarist Holger Ziegler left, ABANDONED are now joined by Fabian Schwarz (RUNAMOK, THE NEW BLACK, ex-PARADOX, ex-STORMWITCH) who will be on the axe on the upcoming gigs (see below). To get a glimpse of what's going on in ABANDONED we let them do the talking: "Anybody who’d like to get to know our brandnew guitar wiz Fabs a little better is invited to take a look at this month’s (german) GUITAR magazine special issue “The Schöol Of Metal II”. Fabs (“Hamer”) and his buddy “Kramer” will take a closer look at styles, techniques and stuff and we promise: It can’t get any better when it comes to tech talk in a seriously funny way! Besides, we are already busy writing songs and preproducing our next CD. And guess what?! It’s gonna be... FAST!!!" ABANDONED will be supporting TANKARD on their jubilee tour all through Germany - already with Fabs on the guitar of course! ...still hot... "Thrash You!", ABANDONED's last full length album, out on Dockyard 1! Source: www.dockyard1.com

	VANISHING POINT - more tourdates with Sonata Arctica
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG Our Australian Prog Metal prodigy VANISHING POINT has announced the addition of keyboardist Jake Lowe to the their ranks. Vocalist Silvio Massaro states: "Jake has been playing with VANISHING POINT for a while now, and was last seen when VANISHING POINT supported JOE SATRIANI this year." The European tour in support of Sonata Arctica is growing meanwhile - take a look in the tourdates section below, there's a lot of additional dates confirmed now! VANISHING POINT tour with their latest CD in the bags - "The Fourth Season" was released in August 2007. The follow-up to 2005's "Embrace the Silence" was once again recorded with Endel Rivers at Palm studios in the band's hometown of Melbourne. Mastering duties were handled by legendary Mika Jussila (STRATOVARIUS, NIGHTWISH, SONATA ARCTICA) at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland. Source: www.dockyard1.com

	STORMWARRIOR on tour with Firewind
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG STORMWARRIOR will accompany Firewind on their European tour this fall! As their album title suggests they are of course "Heading Northe", but playing Switzerland and BeNeLux as well when plundering and pillaging alongside the Greek metal warriors. STORMWARRIOR conquered all major festivals this summer, including appearances at Manowar's Magic Circle Festival, Masters Of Rock in Czech, Metal Mania in Slovenia and Hammer Of The Gods in Spain - and got high praises for their live qualities. One song that stands out in every of those live review is "The Revenge of Asa Lande" of the bands latest album "Heading Northe". You better prepare before you fail to sing along live... Source: www.dockyard1.com

	MAGICIAN - attention, Angra!
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG Musicwise MAGICIAN from Porto Allegre, Brazil delivers what is lost since the split of early Angra: Bombastic riffs, Speed Metal attacks, a dot of Progressive and excellent solos - pompous music with all Heavy Metal circumstances! Recorded in Brasil this musical splendour got it's final polish when it was mixed and and mastered at High Gain Studios in Hamburg/Germany by Dirk Schlächter (GAMMA RAY), Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY) and Arne Lakenmacher, who worked with bands like KREATOR, PRIMAL FEAR, SODOM, NEVERMORE and DESTRUCTION. Be bedazzled by the brilliance of the "Tales of The Magician"! Metal Hammer Germany Germany rates: "MAGICIAN from Porto Alegre/Brazil sound like a bastard between Angra, Rhapsody and Dream Theater. Their album "Tales Of The Magician" has everything you need: orchestral arrangements, double bass and Prog Metal accessoires. (...) The guitar players Renato Osorio and Christiano Schmitt learned their lesson in Loureiro/Bettencourt and cite just a decent bit of Yngwie Malmsteen. But are even better than their influences to let vocalist Dan Rubin shine. Attention ANGRA - this band is gonna give you a rought ride! "Tales Of The Magician" will be out on September 19th! Source: www.dockyard1.com

	VIRGIN STEELE - re-working Metal Classics
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG As one of the absolute pioneers of Heavy Metal New York based Virgin Steele were spreading the gospel of US-Metal since their foundation in 1981. Besides the brilliant guitar works the music is dominated by the impressive and variable voice of singer and main songwriter David DeFeis. His use of epical and classical influences is one of the distinctive trademarks of the sound and style of Virgin Steele. During their outstanding career the band released some highlights and classics, every Metalhead simply has to know to call himself "metal". Currently David DeFeis is busy working on the re-issues of "The Marriage Of Heaven And Hell" Part I and Part II - two of the most highly acclaimed and respected albums in the Heavy Metal world which still fill the "All time Top 5" lists in many magazines every month. Also to be re-released on October 10th is the 1992 "Life Among the Ruins". This album hosts the most commercial tunes in the career of Virgin Steele with outstanding hits like the anthemic '80s rocker "Love Is Pain," the tender ballad "Last Rose of Summer" and the highly libidinous "I Dress in Black" which made it especially successful in Germany and Japan. To make these classics even more valuable David is currently remastering them at The Hammer Of Zeus studios together with Ed Warrin and reworking the artwork. The amount of bonus songs is not confirmed by now, but there surely will be some on each! Source: www.dockyard1.com

	Dockyard 1 - New Signings!
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG NO RETURN Dockyard 1 is proud to announce the addition of a legend of extreme Metal to it's ranks! NO RETURN are one of the leading Metal acts from France since the early nineties. Founded in 1989 they released 7 albums by now, paving the way of Death and Thrash Metal in France along with other pioneering bands like MASSACRA. Outstanding albums like "Machinery" - all on the harsh edge between Thrash and Death Metal - and several tours and concerts with bands as MASSACRA, NILE, SINISTER, MOTÖRHEAD and EDGE OF SANITY plus festival appereances at Summer Breeze (GER) among others sealed the status of No Return. NO RETURN were the first French act that played in Norway and conquered the Norwegians at Hole in The Sky. Now they will release their 8th studio album with Dockyard 1 called "Manipulated Mind". "Manipulated Mind" will be out on September 19th - expect nothing less than the new Trash/Death Metal masterpiece! THE VERY END The next passenger we welcome on board are Germany-based Melodic Death Metallers THE VERY END: With their powerful blend of heavyiness, groove and melody THE VERY END already got overwhelming reactions from both the Metal press and fans. They were named "Demo of the Month" in German Metal Hammer! Several live shows as support for bands like EXODUS, PRO PAIN, ONE MAN ARMY & THE UNDEAD QUARTET or DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER left the amazed crowd with open mouths and buzzing ears. Now THE VERY END have completed their debut full-length album and present a masterpice of finest Melodic Death Metal. Guitars flying like arrows, oldschool solo parts and bone-crushing Death Metal vocals combined with sophisticated melodies - Vs.Life is a mature, heavy, monolithic metal monster and will be out October 24th! SECRET SPHERE And last but not least we are happy to unseal the signing of of SECRET SPHERE: "If an Italian band manages to stay on the Roster of an European Major Label for more than three albums, they have more to give than the usual Rhapsody or Labyrinth citations", quotes Rock Hard Megazine about Italian Power Metal outfit SECRET SPHERE. Dockyard 1 is happy and very proud to have them on our list now! SECRET SPHERE go back further in the history of Heavy Metal and credit bands like HELLOWEEN, BLIND GUARDIAN and SAVATAGE as their biggest influences. The band manages to honour the heritage of such big names while creating their very own brand of Symphonic Power Metal. Their album "Sweet Blood Theory was mixed and mastered by Achim Köhler (Primal Fear, Sinner) and will make every Power Metal freak's heart beat faster with exitement! Out October 24th! Source: www.dockyard1.com

	CYNIC guitarist/vocalist comments on new album
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG CYNIC guitarist/vocalist comments on new album; Band planning U.S. tour for early 2009 Reunited progressive metallers CYNIC new album "Traced In Air" is set for release on October 28 via Season of Mist Records in North America. Says CYNIC guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal about the upcoming album, "We're thrilled to share the new CYNIC alien seedling with the world. I trust that this magical plant will be watered well and tended to. The roots are intact, now the branches get to soar high into the sky and provide shade for those of us stressed about current weather conditions. We've all been on this journey together. It's time we tell a new story. One of my favorite thinkers Ralph Waldo Emerson said: 'We live amid surfaces, and the true art is to skate well on them'. Well it's time, we let the dance begin!" The band recorded the eight song, 35-minute album with Grammy Award winning producer Warren Riker (DOWN, SANTANA). A teaser for the album can be viewed here: (Click here to open link) In other news, CYNIC are currently planning a U.S. tour for early 2009. More on CYNIC (Click here to open link) Source: www.ixmatimedia.com

	The Sweden Rock Cruise
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG The Sweden Rock Cruise Stockholm-Turku, October 9-10 After five sold out cruises with the M/S Silja Festival since 2004, Sweden Rock are now organizing the first metal cruise at the brand new, bigger and more luxurious M/S Silja Galaxy, which holds 12 floors and is more than 200 meters long! Prepare for a 24 hour party with metal DJ’s, tax free shops, several bars and restaurants, swimming pool, sauna, casino, gaming room and much more! Bands confirmed so far: Candlemass The term ”epic doom metal” was coined by Candlemass with their 1986 debut album, and they have reigned supreme in the genre ever since. One week prior to Silja Galaxy setting sail from Stockholm, the new Candlemass EP “Lucifer Rising” will be released – the bands second outing featuring super vocalist Robert Lowe (of Solitude Aeturnus fame). The first, “King of the Grey Islands”, has received rave reviews worldwide – but you can still expect a bunch of classics from albums like “Epicus Doomicus Metallicus”, “Nightfall” and “Ancient Dreams” to be in the setlist that the band will be bringing onboard! www.candlemass.se www.myspace.com/candlemass Demon This legendary British band is at the end of their farewell tour, and their performance at the Sweden Rock Cruise is likely to be their last in Scandinavia ever. They made their album debut in 1981 and were part of the so called new wave of British heavy metal. They made a huge impact with semi-occult albums like “Night of the Demon” and “The Unexpected Guest” before going more melodic in the mid-80’s. In later years they have returned to their slightly heavier sound, not least with their phenomenal last album “Better the Devil You Know”, released in 2005. Do not miss your last chance to hear immortal classics like “Night of the Demon”, “Don´t Break the Circle”, ”The Unexpected Guest”, ”One Helluva Night” and ”The Plague” live! www.the-demon.com Evergrey One of the worlds leading melodic metal bands, and one of Swedens most important contributions to the metal community overall is undoubtedly Evergrey from Gothenburg. The quintet are releasing the brand new studio album “Torn” on September 22nd, just in time for their participation at the Sweden Rock Cruise. So expect to hear some new material among all the heavy riffs, majestic keyboards, unexptected time changes and headbanging when Evergrey storm the main stage! www.evergrey.net www.myspace.com/officialevergrey Dismember Hailing from the Swedish capital, Dismember have delivered uncompromising death metal on eight full length albums and are celebrating the 20th anniversary this year. Their first offering was the now classic “Like an Everflowing Stream” in 1991, which helped putting both Stockholm and the Sunlight Studio on the death metal map forever. “Dismember”, released in February this year, displays a band that with new addition Thomas Daun (Repugnant, Insision), is hungrier than ever. Prepare for a violent showcase of both old and new death metal favourites! www.dismember.se www.myspace.com/dismemberofficial More bands will be presented soon! Price: Tickets with part in cabin from 495 SEK Check-in: At the Silja terminal in Värtahamnen, Stockholm October 9th at 18.15. The ship departs at 19.15. Age limit: 18 years Booking: Tallink Silja, phone +46 8 666 3333. For more info: send an e-mail to martin@swedenrock.com Source: www.swedenrock.com

	“ROCK THE MANSION” EVENT featuring SEBASTIAN BACH
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: Celtic Bob Get ready for the bash of the year and make personal history when you attend ROCK THE MANSION held at The World Famous Playboy Mansion. Come play rockstar at this year’s themed event with music and sports memorabilia auction to benefit Little Kids Rock. Here’s your chance to play rockstar and groupie as you hang at the most famous Mansion in the world. It will be a true Rockstar Mecca with free open bar all night, amazing buffet, the world famous grotto and tours of the Mansion grounds. All this and more can be had, while dancing to the best rock and metal bought to you by Metal DJ Will of KNAC.com. Later in the night multi-platinum singer SEBASTIAN BACH will rock you, performing hit singles "18 and Life", "I Remember You", and "Youth Gone Wild" just to name a few. Stick around as you never know which A-list rockstars you may rub elbows with. The Benefit: Little Kids Rock believes that all children in our public schools deserve music education, as music education is a transforming force in children's lives. They strive to place school programs where they do not exist and provide instruments to underprivileged children on a National level. For more information on LKR, go to www.littlekidsrock.org. To buy these tickets go to www.rockthemansion.com or go to www.laweekly.com and try to win a pair now! The tickets get you free open bar and food, a private concert; access to (2) two other parties that weekend, Mansion tours, after party and more! Source: www.vqpr.com

	Sound And Fury Assaults Great White North
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: Celtic Bob Toronto’s high powered rock n’ roll powerhouse Sound & Fury have announced their Canadian tour supporting Australian rockers Airbourne. The announcement comes on the heels of the release of the band’s self-titled debut, which hit stores via Rebel Youth Records/MRI-RED Distribution. Sound and Fury recently shot a video for “Teenage Rampage” at Toronto’s Bovine Sex Club with director Britt Wilen. The video can be seen online at the following location (Click here to open link) Sound and Fury frontman Luke Metcalf commented, "The song is about a pretty wild girl I dated in high school and I wanted a video about her that was NOT politically correct. I wanted a video that showed what we were doing; drinking, getting stoned, listening to Rock and Roll and having sex, without some bullshit negative message. Good times!!!" Sound and Fury, which also includes guitarists Daz and Griffin, bassist John Kerns, and drummer Chris Avalos, is all about power chords, no-BS rock 'n roll, and total sonic assault, as evidenced by the lead-off turbo-charged single and video from ‘Sound and Fury,’ “18.” The group’s stripped down straight up rock n’ roll and was praised by PunkTV.ca for "combining iconoclastic AC/DC thunder, Misfits brooding, the raw impetuousness of the Pistols and the charismatic anthemic song styling's of the Ramones. In addition to perfectly capturing their raw power on album, Sound & Fury has been gaining fans by the truckload by also opening up for Canada’s leading pop-punk band, Sum 41, throughout the great white north (as well as the U.K.). The band has also announced they will be giving away five pairs of tickets to each show for fans who join the Sound & Fury street-team at www.rebelyouth.com. Fans are encouraged to join the street-team to qualify to tickets, Sound & Fury merchandise and a customized Guitar Hero game. SOUND & FURY & AIRBOUNRE CANADIAN TOUR DATES: August 20 Imperial Quebec City w/ Airbourne August 21 Le National Montreal w/ Airbourne August 22 Elements Kitchener w/ Airbourne August 24 Cowboys London w/ Airbourne August 27 Garrick Centre Winnipeg w/ Airbourne August 28 Odeon Saskatoon w/ Airbourne August 29 Event Centre Edmonton w/ Airbourne August 31 Commodore Vancouver w/ Airbourne Sept 01 Sugar Victoria w/ Airbourne Source: www.chipsterpr.com

	JOHN 5 - Mini East Coast Perfomance Tour
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: Celtic Bob Guitarist John 5 has compiled one of the most impressive resumes in rock. In addition to his own solo work, his commanding riffs combined with his composition skills have most recently earned him a coveted spot playing with rock icon Rob Zombie. Join us as he demonstrates his masterful techniques, breaks down his signature gear and performs songs off of his new album Requiem. For more information about John 5 go to www.john-5.com. JOHN 5 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: MONDAY 9/8/08 SAM ASH MUSIC www.samashmusic.com 4644 E Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 896-5508 7-9pm TUESDAY 9/9/08 SAM ASH MUSIC www.samashmusic.com 3131 Capital Blvd # 105 Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 855-9581 7-9pm WEDNESDAY 9/10/08 ALPHA MUSIC www.alpha-music.com 3234 Virginia Beach Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23452 (757) 486-2001 6-8pm THURSDAY 9/11/08 MELODEE MUSIC www.melodeemusic.com 46077 Lake Center Plaza Sterling, VA 20165 (703) 450-4667 8-10pm FRIDAY 9/12/08 DAVE PHILLIPS MUSIC www.davephillipsmusic.com 622 Union Blvd Allentown, PA 18109-3232 (610) 820-5600 7-9pm SATURDAY 9/13/08 MUSIC LAND 200 Gateway Dr Bel Air, MD 21014 (410) 879-1079 4-6pm SUNDAY 9/14/08 SAM ASH MUSIC www.samashmusic.com 1831 Rt. 27 Edison, NJ 08817 (732) 572-5595 4-6pm TUESDAY 9/16/08 SAM ASH MUSIC www.samashmusic.com 385 Old Country Rd Carle Place, NY 11514 (516) 333-8700 7-9pm WEDNESDAY 9/17/08 ALTO MUSIC www.altomusic.com 180 Carpenter Ave. Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 692-6922 8:30-10:30pm THURSDAY 9/18/08 DADDY'S JUNKY MUSIC www.daddys.com 165 Massachusetts Ave Boston MA 02115 (617) 247-0909 6:30-8:30pm FRIDAY 9/19/08 BUCKDANCER'S CHOICE www.buckdancers.com 248 St. John St Union Station Plaza Portland, ME 04102 (207) 774-2219 7-9pm Source: www.vqpr.com

	OMNIUM GATHERUM "NAIL" VIDEO ONLINE
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG OMNIUM GATHERUM "NAIL" VIDEO ONLINE! "Nail", the new video from Finnish metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM, can be viewed via this link: (Click here to open link) The track comes off the Finnish metal act's fourth album, "The Redshift", which is scheduled for release on September 22 in Europe and October 14 in the U.S. via Candlelight Records. An e-card for the CD can be accessed at this location: (Click here to open link) "The Redshift" was recorded at Sound Supreme Studios in Hämeenlinna, Finland with Janne Saksa and SouthEastSounds studio in Karhula with Teemu Aalto. The CD was mixed at Unisound Studio in Örebro, Sweden by Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, HAIL OF BULLETS, NOVEMBERS DOOM, OPETH, DISSECTION, KATATONIA, BLOODBATH). Commented Swanö about the album: "I hate bands like OMNIUM GATHERUM; they are so good, it pisses me off!!! Their fine blend of melody and aggression is so good I actually thought about stealing the record and release it as my own. :) You won't find a better album in years." "The Redshift" track listing: 01. Nail 02. A Shadowkey 03. Chameleon Skin 04. No Breaking Point 05. The Return 06. Shapes And Shades 07. The Redshifter 08. Greeneyes 09. The Second Flame 10. Song For December 11. Distant Light Highway The album can be specially preordered via Finnish Levykauppax mailorder and the preorderers can get special package including cd + rare preorder OG t-shirt! Via this link: (Click here to open link) Source: OMNIUM GATHERUM

	FATAL SMILE supporting Mötley Crüe´s frontman in Europe
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG Sweden´s FATAL SMILE supporting Mötley Crüe´s frontman Vince Neil in Europe! We´re damned proud to announce that Sweden´s FATAL SMILE is the official support act for Mötley Crüe´s Vince Neil on his European tour in December. Make sure to buy your tickets today since it´s all gonna be sold out... The dates are: Dec 3 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo Dec 4 - Bologna, Italy - Estragon Dec 5 - Munchen, Germany - Alabamahalle Dec 6 - Oberhaussen, Germany - Turbinehalle Dec 7 - Zoetermeer, Holland - Boerderij Dec 11 - Budapest, Hungary - Petofi Hall Dec 12 - Bilbao, Spain - The Rock Star Dec 13 - Oslo, Norway - Rockerfeller Dec 14 - Stockholm, Sweden - Fryshuset Dec 16 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera Dec 17 - London, UK - Shepherd's Bush Empire Dec 18 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wolverhampton Civic For more info: www.fatalsmile.com Source: www.fatalsmile.com

	OVERCAST "Reborn To Kill" out NOW!
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG From August 1991 to November 1998 five friends had an obsession with the music they created as the underground band OVERCAST. Motivated by having fun and playing songs that went against the grain, they stayed true to themselves by writing music they wanted to play ... fashionable or not. Money was never an issue back then mainly because there wasn't any to be had. Sometimes they would play for gas money, most times for far far less. Only through sacrifice and perseverance did they make it work. Firsthand experience and trial and error provided the path. Years and years of weekend warrior tours took OVERCAST places they normally would never have gone or seen. But all things come to an end. After years of being turned down by labels, skimped out on by promoters, and a general sense of the band being too much of an albatross to continue ... in 1998 OVERCAST disbanded. Heartbroken and emotionally taxed, they went their separate ways. Brian joined Shadows Fall (a band who had opened for OVERCAST on many occasions), Mike started working on a project called Killswitch Engage. Pete continued writing and ended up in a band called Seamless. Scott began playing bass in Transient. Jay formed and played in many bands, finally settling down in the band Tunnel Drill. Now eight years has passed since OVERCAST was an active band. All of a sudden the stars have aligned, the planets have shifted, and old friends find themselves back home with substantial amounts for free time. OVERCAST is reborn. * Produced by Adam Dutkiewicz/KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. UNEARTH, ALL THAT REMAINS * Members of OVERCAST have sold millions of albums worldwide and have been featured on the covers of REVOLVER, METAL MANIACS, DECIBEL, OUTBURN, METAL EDGE, ALTERNATIVE PRESS and countless other rock 'zines. * Seminal METAL-CORE band featuring SHADOWSFALL vocalist BRIAN FAIR and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE bassist MIKE D'ANTONIO OVERCAST "Reborn To Kill" out August 19/08 Source: www.metalblade.com

	Duff McKagan’s LOADED Signs to Century Media
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG The hard rock world is about to get a nice, swift kick in the ass as the Seattle-based sonic force Duff McKagan’s LOADED, led by the current VELVET REVOLVER bassist, has returned after a lengthy hiatus with their much anticipated, new full-length release. The quartet has signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records and a five song EP, Wasted Heart, will be issued in September in conjunction with their upcoming European headlining tour. Be sure to visit www.myspace.com/loadedlamf to check out the new track, “No More,” (from the Wasted Heart EP) and to view new webisodes (shot by King of Hearts Promotions) featuring exclusive footage from the studio, along with interview segments. McKagan, having carved out a place in rock 'n roll history selling millions of albums with the legendary Guns N’ Roses, requires no lengthy introduction. However, with LOADED he gets a chance to further show his songwriting prowess and versatility assuming the role of vocalist/guitarist. This is an all out assault of pure rock and punk infused fury that pulls no punches. McKagan further comments: “We are truly looking forward to this partnership with Century Media. I am encouraged that they indeed understand the spirit and integrity of LOADED. This first EP should shed some light on who we are, what we do and how the fuck we do it!” DUFF MCKAGAN’s LOADED Headlining w/ locals 08/22 Hell’s Kitchen – Tacoma, WA (All ages, early show) 08/22 Hell’s Kitchen – Tacoma, WA (21+, late show) 09/02 Viper Room – Hollywood, CA Source: www.centurymedia.com

	PSYCROPTIC: New Song Posted
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG Tasmanian tech-death masters, PSYCROPTIC, have uploaded a brand new track and cover art to the bands Myspace (www.myspace.com/psycroptic). The song “Immortal Army of One” was taken from “Ob(Servant),” the band’s first album for Nuclear Blast Records and fourth overall. “Ob(Servant)” will be released on October 14th in North America. Drummer Dave Haley commented: “'Immortal Army of One' is one of my personal favorites on “Ob(servant)”. The riffs on it are catchy as hell and stick in your head, and it is a very brutal song. Yet, it has a lot of dynamics throughout and is quite technical. It’s very PSYCROPTIC sounding, yet there are a lot of new sounds and ideas introduced. Just an all round cool track both to listen to and play. Lyrically, the song explores the the idea of a suicidal god like being – one who has omnipotence yet wants to relinquish it. A twisted thought - a being who has the choice to do anything desired, except giving up such a power; all powerful yet powerless at the same time.” “Ob(Servant)” was mixed and mastered by former MACHINE HEAD and SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader (DIVINE HERESY, GOJIRA) and recorded once again by guitarist Joe Haley. PSYCROPTIC recently returned home after a very successful US debut on this years Summer Slaughter tour, which included THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, KATAKLYSM, CRYPTOPSY, THE FACELESS, DESPISED ICON, ABORTED and WHITECHAPEL. Source: www.nuclearblastusa.com

	More "Death By Decibels" Tour Dates Announced
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG Additional performances for this year's annual Death by Decibels tour featuring KATAKLYSM, DYING FETUS, ELUVEITIE and KEEP OF KALESSIN have been announced. Dates so far are as follows: 09/26/08 The Pearl Room – Mokena, IL 09/27/08 Harpo’s Concert Theatre – Detroit, MI 09/28/08 Peabody’s Concert Club – Cleveland, OH 09/29/08 Blender Theater at Gramercy – New York, NY 09/30/08 Sonar – Baltimore, MD 10/01/08 The Palladium – Worcester, MA 10/02/08 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA 10/03/08 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA 10/04/08 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC 10/05/08 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC 10/07/08 Meridian – Houston, TX 10/08/08 White Rabbit – San Antonio, TX 10/09/08 Ridglea Theater – Dallas, TX 10/10/08 Club 101 – El Paso, TX 10/11/08 Soma – San Diego, CA 10/12/08 The Key Club – Hollywood, CA 10/14/08 The Avalon – Santa Clara (San Francisco), CA 10/15/08 Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR 10/16/08 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA 10/24/08 Le Medley – Montreal, QC – CANADA 10/25/08 L’Imperial – Quebec City, QC – CANADA 10/26/08 The Opera House – Toronto, ON - CANADA Chrigel Glanzman of ELUVEITIE commented: "ELUVEITIE is homesick for America! We are more than just happy to be welcomed for a second time with the mates of KATAKLYSM and KEEP OF KALESSIN. Our clan is so pleased to cheer up with all of you again and we simply can't wait to be back in the States. See you there!" Obsidian C. from KEEP OF KALESSIN added: "KEEP OF KALESSIN is excited about returning to north America for the second time in 2008! After the very successful tour we did with BEHEMOTH and DIMMU BORGIR in April, it will be great to play for the american audience again, now that our new album Kolossus is in the stores!" Source: NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

	WINDS OF PLAGUE Parts Ways With Drummer
	Added Wednesday, August 20 Added By: EvilG WINDS OF PLAGUE are currently decimating the weak across North America as part of the “Thrash and Burn” festival that also features Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals, Stick To Your Guns, Arsis, Abigail Williams, Arsonists Get All The Girls and After The Burial so feel free to hit (Click here to open link) or (Click here to open link) to view their complete tour routing. The group just acrimoniously parted ways with Jeff Tenny (drums) and will remain on the “Trash and Burn” tour as drummers from other bands on the tour lend them a helping hand. Johnny (vocals) checks in with his thoughts on the situation: “WINDS OF PLAGUE as individuals have been hit very hard recently by a very selfish act committed by our long-time drummer, Jeff Tenney. We are disgusted and very disappointed in his actions. However, we as a band are not going to let this slow us down. A few drummers from the tour have stepped up and are helping us finish the remainder of the ‘Thrash and Burn’ run. We are currently on the search for a new drummer.” WINDS OF PLAGUE recently stirred up some controversy as their much-anticipated new video for the track “The Impaler” was rejected by MTV for it’s supposed “graphic language and questionable content.” Click on the link below to check it out now. (Click here to open link) WINDS OF PLAGUE is currently one of the hottest bands in the genre, which is further cemented by the fact that they were just hand-picked by the legendary Glenn Danzig for his 20th anniversary tour this fall. The massive North American trek, dubbed the “Blackest of The Black,” kicks off in October and also features Dimmu Borgir, Moonspell and Skeletonwitch. Be sure to visit their MySpace to view all dates. Source: http://www.centurymedia.com/

	BROTHER VON DOOM Filming New Video For Upcoming Debut CD
	Added Tuesday, August 19 Added By: Lord of the Wasteland Ohio-based thrashers BROTHER VON DOOM are shooting their first-ever video for “Eater of Days” from their upcoming debut, Relentless today in New Jersey! The band tapped David Brodsky (The Acacia Strain, The Black Dahlia Murder, Suicide Silence) of MyGoodEye Productions to direct. The video is being shot at Medieval Times and will feature knights, swords, and a ton of metal! BROTHER VON DOOM is currently on the Thrash and Burn tour with Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals, Winds of Plague, Arsis, and more to support their upcoming debut, Relentless. The album was produced by Andreas Magnusson (The Black Dahlia Murder, See You Next Tuesday, Scarlet) and mixed by Fredrik Nordstrom (At The Gates, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy). Relentless streets October 14 on Deathcote Records. “Eater of Days” is currently streaming on the band’s official MySpace page (Click here to open link) BROTHER VON DOOM on Thrash and Burn Tour with Darkest Hour, Parkway Drive, Misery Signals, Winds Of Plague, Stick To Your Guns, Arsis, + more: *solo shows (not Thrash & Burn) 8/21 – Claremore, OK – King of Clubs (w/Suicide Silence)* 8/22 – San Antonio, TX – White Rabbit 8/23 – Houston, TX – Java Jazz Source: http://www.adrenalinepr.com

	MEGADETH’S ANTHOLOGY On Sept 30th
	Added Monday, August 18 Added By: Celtic Bob Following the successful 2007 release of the coveted 4-CD+DVD Warchest box set, Megadeth is back with a vengeance with Anthology: Set The World Afire. The career-spanning 2-CD and digital collection, to be released September 30 by Capitol/EMI, features Megadeth’s top hits and fan favorites, a previously unreleased demo and two rare concert recordings. Anthology: Set The World Afire is loaded with 35 electrifying tracks, among them Megadeth’s top hits, including “Trust,” “A Tout Le Monde,” “Insomnia” and “Train of Consequences.” Also included are rare 1992 concert recordings of “Peace Sells” and “Symphony of Destruction,” previously available only in limited release, the latter having never been released in the U.S. “High Speed Dirt” is a demo version, previously unreleased. Iconic frontman Dave Mustaine pioneered the hugely successful metal band, Megadeth after his departure from Metallica. Beginning with the band’s 1985 debut album, Killing Is My Business…And Business Is Good!, and evolving through a shifting series of lineups, Megadeth crafted a dynamic, intelligent style that combined the aggressiveness of thrash metal, the improvisational nature of jazz, and cynical, articulate, politically-charged lyrics into an innovative mix that built a rabid worldwide following. In 1992, Megadeth burst into the mainstream with their fifth album, Countdown To Extinction, which debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart and went on to sell more than two million copies in the U.S. alone. 1994’s Youthanasia followed with a #4 debut, while 1997’s Cryptic Writings yielded four Top 20 hits at rock radio, including “Trust” and “Almost Honest.” After a brief hiatus in 2002, Megadeth made a bold return when their tenth studio album, The System Has Failed, debuted at #18 on Billboard’s Top 200. In recent years, Mustaine has also overseen the broad remastering campaign for Megadeth’s Capitol Records catalog, which began with the band’s second album, Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying? Mustaine spent months remixing, remastering, restoring - and in some cases, reconstructing - the band’s Capitol catalog to bring it as close to his original vision as possible. Each reissue and last year’s career-spanning Warchest box set is packed with unreleased tracks, demos and alternate mixes, as well as new liner notes by the iconoclastic Mustaine. For the majority of three decades, Megadeth has yanked heavy metal into the future – musically, lyrically, and culturally – and worked the raw soil into something desirable and dangerous. With defiance and grace, through unusual quality and intelligence, Megadeth has raised a generation on a diet of truth serum and bitter pills. Instead of being kicked to the curb for their insolence, they’ve been rewarded with seven Grammy nominations and five platinum and multi-platinum albums. On September 30, Megadeth will continue to build on this powerful legacy with Anthology: Set The World Afire and will prove once again that they are an indispensable part of heavy metal history. For more information regarding Megadeth’s latest pursuits, please visit the band’s official Website: www.megadeth.com < (Click here to open link) . MEGADETH: Anthology: Set The World Afire (2-CD, Digital Album) Disc 1 1. Mechanix 2. Rattlehead 3. Peace Sells 4. Wake Up Dead 5. Devils Island 6. Anarchy in the U.K. 7. Set The World Afire 8. Into The Lungs Of Hell 9. In My Darkest Hour 10. Holy Wars…The Punishment Due 11. Tornado of Souls 12. Hangar 18 13. Take No Prisoners 14. Go To Hell 15. Sweating Bullets 16. Crown of Worms 17. High Speed Dirt [Demo]* Disc 2 1. Skin O’ My Teeth 2. Ashes In Your Mouth 3. Breakpoint 4. Angry Again 5. Train of Consequences 6. Reckoning Day 7. A Tout Le Monde 8. The Killing Road 9. New World Order 10. Trust 11. She-Wolf 12. Insomnia 13. Prince of Darkness 14. Kill The King 15. Dread And The Fugitive Mind 16. Sleepwalker 17. Symphony of Destruction (live, Cow Palace, 1992)** 18. Peace Sells (live, Cow Palace, 1992) *Previously unreleased **Previously unreleased in the U.S Source: www.capitolrecords.com

	International research project on The Meaning of Metal
	Added Monday, August 18 Added By: Arto Hail Metal-Rules visitors! I am a Finnish university instructor and researcher working in the US, and I am working on a three-year project on The Meaning of Metal. By conducting this study, I hope to demythologize some of the most common stereotypes and prejudices people have about Metal and its culture, and bring the more positive aspects of Metal culture to the awareness of a wider audience. The primary data in this study consists of questionnaires and interviews of the various participants of Metal culture, for example artists, fans and event organizers, so please visit www.metalculture.net, fill out our questionnaire and tell your friends about it, too. The results of this research project will be presented in a scholarly article and hopefully, in a published monograph based on this research. Thanks in advance for your contribution and your interest in our study. We greatly appreciate the time and effort you have invested in promoting appreciation for metal culture. Source: http://www.metalculture.net/

	ENSLAVED Announces North American Distribution Deal
	Added Sunday, August 17 Added By: Lord of the Wasteland Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the release of “Vertebrae” from Norway’s ENSLAVED on October 28th for the North American territory. The release has been exclusively licensed to Nuclear Blast from Indie Recordings in Norway, whom the band signed to, for a North American release. Founding member & guitarist Ivar Bjørnson shares his thoughts on the new partnership: “The U.S. and Canada have become increasingly important territories for ENSLAVED with their increasing sales and feedback from the fans and the scene both within and outside hard-line metal. The two tours we did in 2007 proved our live show qualities to the scene, and the scene proved its dedication to us. We are therefore extremely happy to be working with Nuclear Blast – a formidable force in the record industry. Having met members of the U.S. staff on several occasions, we know that their dedication and professionalism will take ENSLAVED a great step further. Vertebrae is by far our strongest album, one that we are extremely proud to present to the U.S., to Canada, Mexico, and all other territories. We are very pleased to present it in tandem with Nuclear Blast.” Possessing the reputation as one of the very finest live acts in metal, ENSLAVED’ members knew their latest studio offering for 2008 had to contain the very best material to showcase the pinnacle of their signature Viking/progressive black metal sound. In no uncertain terms, Vertebrae easily meets that incredibly high level of expectation. Recorded in the first quarter of 2008, mixed by Evil Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE), mastered by the legendary George Marino (METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, LED ZEPPLIN) at Sterling Sound, Vertebrae was produced by Ivar Bjørnson, Herbrand Larsen, and Grutle Kjellson themselves. Considered by all band members to be their strongest album in the seventeen years of their existence, Vertebrae’s sound, songs, seasoned guitar tone and time-travelling solos, and overall atmosphere marks a crowning achievement for the band and the genre as a whole. Seasoned performers, ENSLAVED will be embarking on a European tour of 41 shows in support of Vertebrae that will launch in early November in Copenhagen, Denmark and end in late December in Bergen, Norway. A tour for the U.S. is in the works and more details will be revealed soon! Source: http://www.nuclearblastusa.com

	SONIC SYNDICATE Bassist Featured In Sept. Issue of Kinkats
	Added Sunday, August 17 Added By: Lord of the Wasteland Swedish stars SONIC SYNDICATE will release their new album Love And Other Disasters on October 14 in the US (September 19 in Europe). To celebrate the release, KINKATS Magazine Germany did an exclusive photo shoot with SONIC SYNDICATE bass player Karin Axelsson. The magazine will be in stores in Germany on September 10th. For a sneak-peek of the photo shoot, check out this Making-Of video: (Click here to open link) KINKATS will be featuring the band and reviewing Love and Other Disasters in that issue. Get your KINKATS copy on September 10th and check out more pics of Karin! As previously announced, the band has revealed the second part of the “Jack Of Diamonds"” lyrics: A kvasar from reality With damaged mentality I´ll start editing your life Replace the captain of your brain ship before we set sail for the fail Chorus Part I + II: LIVING IN A HOUSE OF CARDS WAITING FOR IT ALL TO FALL The third part will follow on Friday, August 22nd. The full song and complete lyrics will be posted on the band’s official MySpace page (Click here to open link) on August 29. www.kinkats.de www.sonicsyndicate.com www.myspace.com/sonicsyndicate www.nuclearblast.de Source: http://www.adrenalinepr.com

	LAMB OF GOD Announce New Album & Tour w/METALLICA
	Added Sunday, August 17 Added By: Lord of the Wasteland LAMB OF GOD has commenced recording on the follow up to 2006’s Grammy-nominated Sacrament. Their new album is scheduled for release in February 2009 and will be produced by Josh Wilbur. Josh Wilbur is well known for his Grammy Award winning work with Steve Earl. The album will be recorded in New York City; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, VA; and New Hampshire. The album will see a North American release on Epic Records with Roadrunner Records handling all NON North American releases. Band drummer Chris Adler states, “We are excited change things up this time and work with Josh. We’ve never stayed in one place too long, and the evolution continues. There is an aggressive shift in the material and our approach. The bar has been raised.” LAMB OF GOD shipped gold with their double DVD Walk With Me In Hell and after five weeks are rapidly approaching platinum status. Following production, LAMB OF GOD will head out on an extensive world tour commencing with their support slot in December with Metallica. Stay tuned for more details regarding LAMB OF GOD!!! (Click here to open link) Source: http://www.adrenalinepr.com

	AUGUST BURNS RED Posts Brand-New Video For "Back Burner"
	Added Sunday, August 17 Added By: Lord of the Wasteland Pennsylvania’s AUGUST BURNS RED proudly debut the video for the track, ‘Back Burner’ from their critically acclaimed 2007 second full length release, Messengers. See the brand new music video here: (Click here to open link) The video was filmed at the band’s hometown venue, The Chameleon Club, of Lancaster, PA, where their headlining tour will return to on October 11. Source: http://www.adrenalinepr.com

	DIVINE HERESY Announce New Vocalist; Post Re-Recorded Song
	Added Sunday, August 17 Added By: Lord of the Wasteland After much controversy and speculation, DIVINE HERESY have returned stronger than ever with a dynamic new vocalist, Travis Neal (The Bereaved, Pushed), who will join them on their upcoming tour of Mexico, which will be followed by a string of U.S. dates (see below for their complete itinerary). The group recently re-recorded the album’s vicious title track, Bleed The Fifth” with Neal on vocals. Head over now to (Click here to open link) to check it out. A video for the track is also currently being edited together for an early Sept. airdate, so keep an eye out. Dino Cazares (guitars) further comments: “We are beyond stoked to have Travis on board with us and we immediately knew that he was the perfect guy for the job. He definitely has the range and stage presence to make him one of the genre’s most lethal vocalists out there and the new material we are writing is going to smoke our debut. It’s more brutal, faster and pissed off, so you better start preparing yourselves now. Until then, we went ahead and re-recorded “Bleed The Fifth” with Travis and it’s just a little taste of what this guy is truly capable of so enjoy and we will see you soon.” A crushing, new video clip featuring Tim Yeung (drums) breaking down how to play certain parts of the track “Soul Decoded” was recently posted on the band’s YouTube page. Click the link below to check it out and be sure to stay tuned for new “Master Class” instructional video lessons from Cazares and Yeung. (Click here to open link) Upcoming Shows all headline shows except * Aug 21 2008 CAFE IGUANA, Monterrey, Mexico Aug 22 2008 NEBU BAR, Torreon, Mexico Aug 23 2008 CALLE 2, Guadalajara, Mexico Aug 24 2008 HARD ROCK CAFÉ, Mexico DF, Mexico Sep 7 2008 *DINO’S BDAY BASH @ Whisky A Go Go, West Hollywood, California (Asesino, Divine Heresy, Devolved, Dark Sun and very special guests!) Sep 11 2008 SMOKIN ACES, McAllen, Texas Sep 12 2008 RIVER SIDE MULTIPLEX, Victoria, Texas Sep 13 2008 RED 7, Austin, Texas Sep 14 2008 SHOTZIS, Bryan College Station, Texas Sep 15 2008 *TBA W/Carcass, Austin, Texas Sep 27 2008 INDIANAPOLIS METALFEST, Indianapolis, Indiana Oct 4 2008 CHEYENNE SALOON, Las Vegas, Nevada Source: http://www.centurymedia.com

	THE HAUNTED Posts New Track Online
	Added Sunday, August 17 Added By: Lord of the Wasteland Sweden’s THE HAUNTED have returned with a new offering that marks a much welcomed return to the band’s trademarked aggressive, thrashy sound. The highly anticipated Versus, once again produced by the acclaimed Tue Madsen (Dark Tranquillity), is set for an Oct. 14th release throughout North America. The scorching new track, “Moronic Colossus,” has been posted at their newly redesigned MySpace page (Click here to open link) so head over now to check it out and to view the new album’s artwork. Versus features a no click tracks, no triggers and no faking it approach and consequently develops a fascinating level of dynamics and heaviness from its basic live-recording procedure that lets the band’s uncompromising power-groove do the talking. Source: http://www.centurymedia.com

	MISERY SIGNALS Announces Canadian Support Dates In October
	Added Sunday, August 17 Added By: Lord of the Wasteland Since their release CONTROLLER came out July 22/08 on Ferret Records, Misery Signals has been dominating Canada charts for the past couple of weeks! First week of sales saw Misery Signals charting on Canadian sound scan top 200 (#165) and Top Loud/Hard chart at #27. They have also been charting on top loud/heavy specialty radio stations with their single ‘A Certain Death’. JUST ANNOUNCED!!! Misery Signals will be main support on the upcoming Comeback Kid ‘Through The Noise’ national Canadian tour! Wed Oct 8 Vancouver, BC The Plaza Club Thu Oct 9 Kelowna, BC The Habitat Fri Oct 10 Lethbridge, AB Boys & Girls Club Sat Oct 11 Edmonton, AB The Starlite Room Sun Oct 12 Calgary, AB The Warehouse Mon Oct 13 Regina, SK The Exchange Tue Oct 14 Winnipeg, MB The Garrick Wed Oct 15 Thunder Bay, ON The Outpost Thu Oct 16 Barrie, ON Foundation Fri Oct 17 Ottawa, ON Babylon Sat Oct 18 Quebec City, PQ Anti Sun Oct 19 Moncton, NB The Manhatten Mon Oct 20 Halifax, NS The Pavillion Tue Oct 21 Fredericton, NB Musiplex Wed Oct 22 Sherbrooke, PQ Eglise Laroque Thu Oct 23 Montreal, PQ Le National Fri Oct 24 Toronto, ON Opera House Sat Oct 25 London, ON Salt Lounge Sun Oct 26 Guelph, ON Vinyl Mon Oct 27 Hamilton, ON The Casbah Source: Sarah Lutz

	AUGUST BURNS RED Announces North American Headling Tour
	Added Sunday, August 17 Added By: Lord of the Wasteland Pennsylvania metallers AUGUST BURNS RED have announced headlining North American tour dates this fall! The tour kicks off in Lemoyne, PA on August 29 and wraps up at the Blender Theatre in NYC on October 12! AUGUST BURNS RED will be hitting the road with A Skylit Drive, Sky Eats Airplane, Greeley Estates, and This or the Apocalypse. The tour also includes an appearance at Revelation Generation Festival in New Jersey, where AUGUST BURNS RED will perform alongside As I Lay Dying, Norma Jean, Flyleaf and The Devil Wears Prada. Ticket links are available on the band’s official (AND NEWLY REDESIGNED!) MySpace, (Click here to open link) The brand-new video for “Backburner” will premiere August 13 exclusively on MySpace. Fans can visit www.myspace.com/augustburnsred to check out the explosive new video directed by Endeavor Media this Wednesday! AUGUST BURNS RED has also announced a contest with Absolutepunk.net for fans to win autographed merch. Autographed merch via Absolutepunk.net: (Click here to open link) More contests will follow including a chance to win tickets to see AUGUST BURNS RED via Smartpunk.com. The pummeling quintet is touring to support last year’s Messengers, which has sold over 62,000 units and debuted at #81 on the Billboard Top 100. AUGUST BURNS RED has toured with the likes of As I Lay Dying, Unearth, Every Time I Die, and Between The Buried and Me, and has performed on the Warped Tour and on the UK’s Download Fest. AUGUST BURNS RED on tour with A Skylit Drive, skyeatsairplane, Greeley Estates, and This or the Apocalypse: 8/29 – Lemoyne, PA – Champion Ship 8/30 – Frenchtown, PA – Revelation Generation Festival 8/31 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church 9/1 – Baltimore, MD – Otto Bar 9/3 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club (downstairs) 9/4 – Wilmington, VA – Soapbox Laundro-Lounge 9/5 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend 9/6 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm 9/7 – Columbia, SC – New Brookland Tavern 9/8 – Nashville, TN, - Rocketown 9/9 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade 9/10 – Jacksonville, FL – Fuel 9/11 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum 9/12 – Pensacola, FL – The Red Door 9/13 – Houston, TX – The Javajazz 9/14 – McAllen, TX – Las Palmas 9/15 – Dallas, TX – The Door 9/16 – San Antonio, TX – White Rabbit 9/18 – Phoenix, AZ – The Brickhouse Theatre 9/19 – Fresno, CA – The Exit 9/20 – Pomona, CA – Glasshouse Music Hall 9/21 – San Diego, CA – SOMA 9/22 – San Jose, CA – MACLA 9/23 – Orangevale, CA – The Boardwalk 9/24 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre 9/25 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon 9/26 – Boise, ID – The Venue 9/27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Studio 600 9/28 – Denver