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AVATAR: New Video “New Land” Released

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 6, 2017

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Sweden’s AVATAR have released a statement on the recent discovery of TRAPPIST-1, also designated as 2MASS J23062928-0502285. The band plans to visit the newly named solar system immediately. “The ‘New Land’ mission will focus primarily on finding life and sustainable living conditions,” says His Royal Majesty King Kungen. “Secondly we will look for harvestable resources such as various types of metal, lead, copper, zinc, thrash, death… that sort of thing. How do I turn this off? I’m thirsty! Where is my mead? And where are your pants? Wait, is this thing still recording?!”

As of today, it has been reported that the dwarf star has been shown to host seven terrestrial planets, a larger number than detected in any other planetary system. “The mission will be aired LIVE on AVATAR Country state television, KTV (Kungliga Television). For people abroad, unable to watch the event as it is happening, a summary can be seen on AvatarVEVO today. Glory to AVATAR Country! Glory to our King!”

Check out their journey to the “New Land” here: http://vevo.ly/gvFki9

Upon mission completion, AVATAR will return to earth to embark on a North American tour supporting In This Moment and Motionless In White on the aptly named ‘Half God Half Devil’ Tour. Afterwards AVATAR will make appearances at a number of highly coveted hard rock festivals in Europe this summer:

02.-04.06.17 (CZ) Plzen – Metalfest Open Air
14.-17.06.17 (AT) Nickelsdorf – Nova Rock
16.-18.06.17 (F) Clisson – Hellfest
16.-18.06.17 (BE) Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
22.-24.06.12 (NO) Fredriksten Fortress – Tons Of Rock
22.24.06.17 (ES) Madrid – Download Madrid
16.-19.08.17 (SE) Falun – Sabaton Open Air

AVATAR released their very first concept album titled “Feathers & Flesh” last year via Entertainment One (eOne) in North America and Canada with Another Century/Century Media Records releasing the record in the rest of the world. The new release was the band’s highly anticipated follow-up to “Hail The Apocalypse” released in 2014.

The aim is set higher, further and deeper than ever before for AVATAR. Not only is this concept album their most extensive work to date, showing the widest range of any of their albums, it also contains a story too extensive for any booklet, so they made a book. A fully illustrated 60 page, 109 verse poem hardcover book. “Feathers & Flesh” was recorded in Germany, Finland and Sweden in December 2015 with producer extraordinaire Sylvia Massy (System Of A Down, Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers). “AVATAR is an amazing band,” said Massy, adding, “The singer has the wild energy and charisma I love, and the players are relentless. The album we’re making is an epic. Each song powerfully stands on its own, but is only a piece of a larger story. This album is the project I’ve been dreaming about for years!”

The music is as always, rooted in the extreme, with plenty of melodic sensibility and a lust for experimentation. There is a love for intense double bass drumming, riffing and shredding of timeless dimensions alongside rough edges, slow grooves and epic storytelling for the ages. The idea is that as the band digs deeper, the fists will be held up higher. The end result is a modern metal album with all the ruthlessness and power one could ask for handled with a loving songwriter’s hand, inspired by The Beatles and Queen.

DOWNFALL 2012 Announce Tour Dates With AVATAR

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 6, 2016

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DOWNFALL 2012 – the Coldcock Whiskey sponsored, three piece Metal, Punk, Rock band from Houston, Texas – is excited to announce that they will be performing with AVATAR, the Metal/Rock band from Sweden for several events on their upcoming tour in support of their new record “Feathers & Flesh”. Check out the tour dates in the poster below.

“Avatar is one of our favorite bands and have a stage show like no other” says Downfall 2012, and they are looking forward to this upcoming adventure! More details coming soon!

For more information visit:
http://www.downfall2012.com
http://www.avatarmetal.com

AVATAR: New Video “Vultures Fly” Premieres On VEVO

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 29, 2015

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Swedish AVATAR have debuted an all new music video for their track “Vultures Fly” exclusively through VEVO, check it out below:

http://vevo.ly/wMlM3h

AVATAR are well known for their music videos. The visually stunning works of art have made the rounds over the last number of years surrounding their last two releases. From the vintage look of “Hail The Apocalypse” to their biggest single “Bloody Angel,” the new effort is no different. The band will also be making a return to the USA this spring supporting FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. Dates will be announced soon.

AVATAR released Hail the Apocalypse last year, cracking the US Billboard Top 200 Chart, debuting at #97. “Avatar’s sound is fierce, honed, and cathartic enough to have many new fans running away with this circus,” says Revolver Magazine (US)

Keep updated at:
avatarmetal.com
http://www.facebook.com/avatarmetal
twitter.com/avatarmetal

KILLUS To Tour With AVATAR And THE DEFILED In Europe

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 30, 2014

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Unstoppable Metal Monsters KILLUS have recently been confirmed as special guest for the upcoming European tour of AVATAR and THE DEFILED.

The band continues presenting their successful and latest album “Feel The Monster” throughout the European territory, visiting countries such as Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, France and the UK.

Until November 23 the band will rotate with Avatar and The Defiled, being from day 24 when Killus will perform in the British country with The Defiled.

KILLUS + THE DEFILED + AVATAR

13 NOV LUDWIGSBURG, GERMANY, ROCKFABRICK
15 NOV ROMAGNANO, ITALY, ROCK N’ ROLL ARENA
16 NOV PADOVA, ITALY, CIRCOLO MARNE
17 NOV MUNICH, GERMANY, BACKSTAGE
20 NOV PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC, MODRA VOPICE
21 NOV BERLIN, GERMANY, K-17
22 NOV BOCHUM, GERMANY, MATRIX
23 NOV PARIS, FRANCE, LA FLECHE D’OR
24 NOV NOTTINGHAM, UK, RESCUE ROOMS
25 NOV GLASGOW, UK, CATHOUSE
26 NOV STOKE, UK, SUGARMILL
27 NOV LONDON, UK, O2 ACADEMY ISLINGTON
28 NOV BRIGHTON, UK, AUDIO
29 NOV LEEDS, UK, COCKPIT
01 DEC MANCHESTER, UK, ACADEMY 3
02 DEC WOLVERHAMPTON, UK, SLADE ROOMS
03 DEC BRISTOL, UK, THEKLA
04 DEC SOUTHAMPTON, UK, TALKING HEADS

Killus are about to release the very expected new video for the track “Feel The Monster”, which has been directed by Celeste Barria in collaboration with Triangle Creatiu. The video will be released next November 3rd and promises to be spectacular!

“Feel The Monster” is available through AGR Online, Code 7, PHD and stores!!! Also on Itunes, Spotify, Amazon and a large etc.More info on Art Gates Records and the official sites of the band:

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THE DEFILED: Stage World’s First Gig On Floating Iceberg

Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 15, 2014

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A gigantic Iceberg has been turned into the most unlikely of gig venues in the Greenland Sea, as UK metal band THE DEFILED performed on top of the floating platform for the Jägermeister Ice Cold Gig – which sees artists put to the test as they perform in unconventional, ice cold conditions.

Braving freezing temperatures and fast flowing ice, the group performed the special set to a host of locals from the nearby town of Kulusuk, who ventured out to the ice field to watch this once-in-a-lifetime experience from an array of fishing boats and leisure craft.

As an internationally touring band and part of the Jägermusic programme, THE DEFILED are used to spending long stretches on the road together, which helped prepare them for the unusual nature of this tour. Flying from the UK to Iceland, the group then transferred to the island town of Kulusuk, Greenland, before trekking over-land and sea to their base on the neighbouring island Tasiilaq which has a population of just over 2000 inhabitants.

Prior to taking to the icy-stage, Frontman Stitch D, along with keyboard player The AvD, bassist Vincent Hyde and drummer Needles spent time getting to meet local musicians and watching them perform their own traditional music, before inviting them and other residents to come and witness their unique one-off performance. Renowned for their distinctively dark and imposing on-stage dress – which provided a stunning visual contrast to the bright white ice cold surroundings – THE DEFILED played a 30 minute set featuring tracks from their latest album »Daggers«.

In the lead up to the gig, the team scoured the area for several days on the search for the ‘perfect’ berg – one that was large enough and thick enough to take the band and all of their equipment. All of the instruments, sound equipment and the band themselves were ferried onto the gig stage with the help of local experts who have lived and worked amongst these impressive ice floes for generations.

To thank the locals for making the gig a reality, the band donated their equipment to the local community hall. When the band heard that the Kulusuk village music hall, and all of their equipment, had burnt down in a fierce winter storm, Stitch D and his bandmates pulled strings with Mapex and Blackstar, two of their equipment suppliers, and donated a drum kit and guitar amp to contribute to the rebuilding of the facilities.

Stitch D said, “This has to be one of the most insane gigs we’ve ever played! You see these things on TV documentaries but it’s not until you get to see them in real life that you realise just how big and amazing icebergs are. Although it was cold, I don’t think any of us noticed once we got started as the stage location literally takes your breath away. As a group of mates we’ve shared some amazing experiences together but this has been an adventure that has bought us closer together and something that we all feel really privileged to have been part of. We’ve made a lot of friends during our short stay here and donated some music equipment to the local people, so we look forward to coming back one day and playing a joint gig out here next time – maybe the first ever gig with two bands playing on two icebergs at the same time!”

In order to capture the gig and the breath-taking surroundings in all its glory, the expedition team turned to the latest technology to film and photograph the gig – utilising state-of-the-art ‘octocopter flying drone cameras’ to hover above and alongside the iceberg which are controlled remotely from the flotilla of boats nearby.

Tom Carson, Jägermeister music manager, added, “As far as stage backdrops go, I don’t think you’ll find anything more impressive than this. We’re used to staging events at music venues and summer festivals, so it made for an interesting change to be checking ‘berg suitability’ as part of the pre event checks as opposed to the typical band riders and sound systems. We’ve worked with THE DEFILED for a number of years now as part of our Jägermusic programme and we’re extremely grateful to them for accepting the Jägermeister Ice Cold Gig challenge and staging one of the most unique sets we’ve witnessed – we hope the locals of Kulusuk enjoyed it as much as we did.”

Catch THE DEFILED supporting AVATAR at the following shows:

13.11. D Ludwigsburg – Rockfabrik

14.11. CH Pratteln – Z7

15.11. I Romaganano – Rock N Roll Arena

16.11. I Padova – Circolo Marne

17.11. D Munich – Backstage

18.11. AT Vienna – Chelsea

20.11. CZ Prague – Modra Vopice

21.11. D Berlin – K-17

22.11. D Bochum – Matrix

23.11. F Paris – La flèche d’or

06.12. NL Sittard – Volt

07.12. D Mannheim – Alte Seilerei

08.12. D Frankfurt – Zoom

09.12. D Cologne – Underground

10.12. BE Kortrijk – De Kreun

11.12. NL Amsterdam – Sugar Factory

12.12. D Hamburg – Kleinerdonner

13.12. DK Copenhagen – Beta

14.12. S Stockholm – Klubben

THE DEFILED on tour in the UK with special guests AVATAR:

24.11. UK Nottingham – Rescue Rooms

25.11. UK Glasgow – Cathouse

26.11. UK Stoke – Sugarmill

27.11. UK London – O2 Academy Islington

28.11. UK Brighton – Audio

29.11. UK Leeds – Cockpit

01.12. UK Manchester – Academy 3

02.12. UK Wolverhampton – Slade Rooms

03.12. UK Bristol – Thekla

04.12. UK Southampton – Talking Heads

The band recently released the video for latest single ‘Infected’, which you can view here:http://youtu.be/RJtQFtKp47k

THE DEFILED’s most current album »Daggers« was released August 02, 2013 via Nuclear Blast. You can order your copy here: http://smarturl.it/TheDefiled-Daggers

Or digital via iTunes: http://georiot.co/3Un

www.facebook.com/thedefiled | www.nuclearblast.de/thedefiled

THE DEFILED: To Tour Europe And The UK This Autumn 2014

Posted by aliblackdiamond on August 8, 2014

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Having already hit the UK, Australia and the US this year, London metallers THE DEFILED will embark on their first full European tour of 2014 in November. Appearing as special guests to AVATAR, the tour takes in eleven countries across 19 shows, including the band’s first show in the Czech Republic.

“We just love to play” states The AvD. “It will have been nearly a year since we hit the mainland with WEDNESDAY 13, so it’s high time we came back and showed our continental cousins what’s up!”