Show Review: Hatebreed (Athens, GA)

We interviewed Hatebreed guitarist, Frank Novinec at this show. That can be heard here

Battlecross, a heavy metal band from Michigan, were the first band to open the show. Adam Pierce from All Shall Perish was filling in as their live drummer and KILLED it. I asked the vocalist about Kevin Talley (who’s listed as their live drummer on their FB page, but couldn’t get a definite answer) Plenty of guitar solos and windmilling during their set; be sure to catch them with Revocation and Death Angel after the Hatebreed tour!

The always angry Acacia Strain stomped their way on stage, declaring their hatred of all things nice/mankind. Of course, the pit opened up when they started playing. Vincent, the vocalist, was a lot more interactive with the crowd than normal. There wasn’t a barricade but there also wasn’t any stage diving allowed. Opening with Doomblade from their latest record, “Death is The Only Mortal”, Vincent ordered the lights be turned off to give a more omnious appearance. They closed with the fan favorite, JFC while Vincent held the mic above the crowd to scream out “I am the end of the world!”

Shadows Fall kicked ass but I wasn’t too familiar with their newer material. The highlight of the set was Brian Fair windmilling with his long dreads.

After waiting forever, the stage lights dimmed and Hatebreed finally took the stage, opening with Tear It Down and led right into Honor Never Dies (the only new song they played) The pit was crazy; the sound was amazing, and the band was phenomenal. The tour ends in Canada on Sunday so don’t miss out!

KTM Podcast #19: Frank Novinec from Hatebreed

Frank Novinec is a guitarist for Hatebreed, an American metalcore band from Connecticut founded in 1994. Past episodes can be found here. If you like the podcast, write a 5-star review for it and subscribe on iTunes. This episode is sponsored by GoDaddy.com; go to killthemusic.net/godaddy and save up to 30% on new products and build your own website for as low as $1 a month! We’re also sponsored by Audible, the world’s leader on spoken entertainment. Audible titles play on iPhone, Kindle, Android and more than 500 devices for listening anytime, anywhere. Go to killthemusic.net/audible to learn more and to get your 30-day free trial.

Hatebreed Bassist Chris Beattie Injured In Accident

Hatebreed’s bassist Chris Beattie was injured earlier this week in an accident and will need to undergo immediate surgery. Beattie will sit out the band’s The Divinity of Purpose Fall Tour and Matt Bachand from label mates, Shadows Fall, will fill in for Beattie.

Beattie explains, “On Monday a large branch fell off a tree I was cutting and knocked the ladder I was on out from under me. I fell 8 feet off the ladder onto the sidewalk and luckily was able to throw the chainsaw away from me on the way down. I broke my left wrist and right elbow. I will be going “under the knife” this Friday to correct the breaks and start the healing process. Jamey, Wayne, Matt, Frank and our manager Steve have all been very supportive and I look forward to getting back out on the stage as soon as I can. Please go out and support Hatebreed as they leave for a short US tour today. Thanks to Matt from Shadows Fall for filling in for me. See you soon.”  

Hatebreed Tour Dates
The Divinity of Purpose Fall Tour 2013
September 26 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance^
September 27 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater^
September 28 – Reading, PA – Reverb – Tsunami Festival+
September 30 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre^
October 1 – Minneapolis, MN – Mill City Nights^
October 2 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s^
October 3 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Piere’s^
October 4 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall^
October 5 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatrer
October 6 – Greensboro, NC – Greene Street Club^
October 7 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVA^
October 9 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s Downunder^
October 10 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop^
October 11 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre^
October 12 – Trois-Riveres, QC – Batisse Industrielle (Metalfest)+
^w/Shadows Fall, The Acacia Strain and Battlecross
+Festival  

Chelsea Grin to release My Damnation on Vinyl

Chelsea Grin will be releasing My Damnation (Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie) on vinyl for the first time everon August 6^th.   The limited color runs include clear w/violet splatter, orange/white/black mix, green, and a purple mix.

 

All pre-orders come will include a digital download of Chelsea Grin’s brand new cover of the Korn’s “Right Now” – order now HERE (http://razorandtie.merchnow.com/catalogs/Chelsea-Grin). My Damnationwas produced by Zeuss (The Acacia Strain, Hatebreed, The Red Chord).

Terror's Live By The Code climbing the charts

Terror’s new album Live By The Code is out today and is climbing the iTunes charts. Currently #8 on the iTunes Top Rock Albums Charts and #79 on the Top Overall Albums Charts.

Order your copy of Live By The Code at the Victory Records’ Web Store or download the album digitally at iTunes / AmazonMP3. The album is also available at Best Buy for $7.99, FYE and your favorite independent retailers.

Watch the video for the title track “Live By The Code” and listen to “I’m Only Stronger”. Don’t miss your chance to see TERROR on tour with HATEBREED and EVERY TIME I DIE, beginning today. They will continue touring the US alongside LAMB OF GOD starting May 16th. See a full listing of tour dates here.

Emmure Prepare For 1,000th Show

New York’s EMMURE has been touring relentlessly across the world since their signing to Victory Records back in August 2006.  With five solid studio albums under their belt, these deathcore giants prove that hard work, dedication and determination along with millions of amazing and loyal fans pays off. They will be celebrating their 1000^th show this Saturday in London at Roundhouse. Watch this video message from vocalist Frankie Palmeri and get ready for another great year!

EMMURE is currently on tour with PARKWAY DRIVE throughout the UK and Europe. After a pair of holiday shows with HATEBREED, they will join WHITECHAPEL on the BROTHERS OF BRUTALITY tour in January/February 2013 with dates to be announced soon.  See a full listing of current tour dates here. Make sure to pick up your limited edition holiday sweater and t-shirt through the Victory Records Webstore. Order now!

LAMB OF GOD Teams Up with AXS TV for Live Broadcast

Currently on tour in the United States supporting their latest album Resolution, LAMB OF GOD is pleased to partner with AXS TV for a live broadcast of their Philadelphia show on November 24^th from the Electric Factory.  Traveling with a full multimedia production, the band chose Philadelphia, site of the platinum DVD Killadelphia, knowing that it would be a wild night of metal.  The broadcast will run from 10 p.m. until 11:15 p.m. ET.  For more information on AXS TV and on the Lamb of God broadcast go to www.facebook.com/AXSTVConcerts or follow @AXSTV on Twitter.  

As part of the promotion for the broadcast, LAMB OF GOD has given AXS TV a signed Willie Adler ESP guitar for a giveaway.  Here is the Facebook link to sign up for that promotion: http://bddy.me/P8hF53 

Check out LAMB OF GOD’s exclusive announcement about the LIVE concert event on AXS TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3J69UAQu4M&feature=youtu.be.

 The Resolution U.S. tour continues until December 16^th with In Flames and Sylosis on all dates.  Hatebreed will appear until November 19^th and then HELLYEAH will appear through December 16^th.