God Forbid Announce Hurricane Sandy Benefit Concert

On October 29^th, 2012 the east coast experienced one of the largest Atlantic hurricanes on record that affected millions and destroyed thousands of homes, businesses and communities in its path. Hurricane Sandy made landfall in Atlantic City, New Jersey and ripped its way through New York City and other coastal communities. New Jersey melodic metallers GOD FORBID were personally affected by this storm as were their fans, family and friends.

They are very pleased to announce that on Friday, January 11th at The Boneyard in Atlantic City they will be participating in Revive The Shore Part III, a concert series that will benefit areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. Doors open at 6 pm and tickets are available for $15 dollars in advance or $18 at the door. More information can be found here.

Vocalist Byron Davis comments:

“We would like to wish everyone a belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. With that being said we should take this time and reflect on how tragedy can turn ones world upside down; we need to be grateful for the ones we have in our lives and remember those who have lost everything.”

He continues, “This benefit show gives us the opportunity to let our fellow New Jerseyians know that we have not forgotten them and will honor their struggles with pride. For one night, we will all come together for remembrance and fun to raise contributions that will help re-build communities and people’s spirits that were affected around the Jersey Shore. We are looking forward to seeing New Jersey stand together united. See you there!”

Ill Nino Prepare For Us/ South American Tour Dates

Latin metallers ILL NINO are gearing up to spread a little holiday cheer this winter and have announced a ten city run. Beginning November 30^th in Dallas, they will hit New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts before making their way to South America in support of their recent release Epidemia (10/22). Colorado’s ARCANIUM will be joining them on the US dates. See a full listing of tour dates here.

Watch ILL NINO’s new music video “La Epidemia” featuring guest vocalist Frankie Palmeri of EMMURE to get a taste of their signature Latin sound.  If you haven’t picked up your copy of Epidemia, now is your chance! Epidemia is available via CD or MP3 through AMAZON’s “Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Sale” or through the Victory Records webstore. The album will also be available throughout the holidays on the FYE Metal Endcap for $9.99, where you will receive a FREE limited edition Decibel “Best Metal Of 2012” vinyl sampler featuring tracks from PATHOLOGY and GOD FORBID with purchase.

Killswitch Engage announce US Tour with Trivium

Killswitch Engage will headline this year’s Trespass America Festival. Also bands confirmed to play include Trivium, Emmure, Five Finger Death Punch, God Forbid, Pop Evil and Battlecross.

7/13 Broomfield, CO @ 1st Bank Center
7/15 Billings, MT @ MetraPark Arena
7/16 Bismarck, ND @ Bismarck Civic Center
7/17 Sioux Falls, SD @ Sioux Falls Arena
7/19 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
7/21 Fort Wayne, IN @ Allen County Expo Center
7/24 Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Amphitheater
7/25 Belton, TX @ Bell County Expo Center
7/27 San Antonio, TX @ Freeman Coliseum
7/28 Beaumont, TX @ Ford Pavilion
7/30 Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
8/3 Battle Creek, MI @ Kellogg Arena
8/7 Syracuse, NY @ SRC Arena
8/8 Glens Falls, NY @ Glens Falls Civic Center
8/10 Scarborough, ME @ Scarborough Downs
8/14 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
8/15 Wallingford, CT @ Oakdale Theatre
8/17 Worcester, MA @ DCU Center
8/18 Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
8/19 Philadelphia, PA @ Penn’s Landing
8/22 Knoxville, TN @ Knoxville Civic Coliseum
8/25 Rio Rancho, NM @ Santa Ana Star Center
8/26 Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre
8/28 Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

God Forbid announce "The Making of Equilibrium" video series

“The Making of Equilibrium” video series gives a first look at God Forbid’s upcoming album from inside the studio. Part 1 features Corey Pierce tracking drums and dropping hints about the new music especially when he says, “The rawness of what you are makes everything else THAT much better.”

 Watch Part 1 of “The Making of Equilibrium” now.

Pre-orders and package deals for Equilibrium, featuring brand new merch, are now available here.

God Forbid announce new album; pre-orders available

God Forbid are preparing to release their sixth full-length album and Victory debut, Equilibrium, on March 26th. The forthcoming effort was produced by Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel), Jason Suecof (Bury Your Dead, Chimaira) and mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth). For over fifteen years, the forerunners of the New Wave of American metal have achieved high praise from fans and critics alike over their career while maintaining an insatiable hunger to expand their songwriting horizons.

“With the new album, we focused on writing tight, hook-y metal songs,” commented guitarist/vocalist Doc Coyle on the creative process for Equilibrium, “There are some really fast, super heavy, groovy songs – some of the catchiest, most melodic songs we’ve ever written. We wanted a modern, but organic-sounding album that was tight but still captured the intensity of the band. The album sounds huge!” Coyle went on to speak about the overall theme of the album, “The title of the album says it all – it’s about finding your way when you’re lost. The lyrics come from a very personal, very real place. The recurring lyrical theme is about the everyday struggles of life and what it takes to persevere and follow your dreams.”

God Forbid’s solidified line-up, newly managed under World Entertainment’s Alexander Ford and Gunter Ford, includes lead vocalist Byron Davis, guitarist/vocalist Doc Coyle, bassist John “Beeker” Outcalt, Corey Pierce on drums and newest member Matt Wicklund on guitar. The band will support Equilibrium with heavy touring.

Pre-orders and package deals for Equilibrium, featuring brand new merch, are now available here.