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AVATAR Release A Special Message From The King, Announcing Tours In North America And Europe/UK

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 15, 2017
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KTV Broadcast brings you the exclusive look into the sensationally strange and stunning sideshow that will accompany the King and his royal orchestra on his upcoming state visits to North America and Europe!

Stated AVATAR:
The KTV NEWS team has dug up info on the names behind HELLZAPOPPIN CIRCUS SIDESHOW who are to join the King as AVATAR brings the glory of AVATAR COUNTRY on the road. Be a good citizen and stay informed. Watch the news. Spread the news. Glory to our King!

NORTH AMERICA
Jan-06 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
Jan-07 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
Jan-09 – Montreal, QC – Astral
Jan-11 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
Jan-12 – Boston, MA – Brighton
Jan-13 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Jan-14 – Philadelphia, PA – T.L.A.
Jan-16 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
Jan-17 – Atlanta, GA – The Buckhead Theatre
Jan-18 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
Jan-19 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Jan-20 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Jan-21 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
Jan-23 – Tempe, AZ – The Marquee
Jan-24 – Los Angeles, CA – Regent Theater
Jan-25 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Jan-26 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
Jan -27 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
Jan-28 – Seattle, WA – Studio Seven
Jan-30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
Jan-31 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Feb-01 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
Feb-02 – Chicago, IL – The Bottom Lounge
Feb-03 – Green Bay, WI – Sand Lot
Feb-05 – Lawrence, KS – Granada
Feb-07 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
Feb-08 – Cleveland, OH – House Of Blues
Feb-09 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe
Feb-10 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave II
Feb-11 – Grand Rapids, MI – Intersection

EUROPE
Mar-13 – Utrecht, NL / Tivoli Vredenburg
Mar-14 – Paris, FR / Le Trianon
Mar-15 – Lille, FR / Le Splendid
Mar-16 – London, UK / Islington Assembly Hall
Mar-17 – Sint-Niklaas, BE / De Casino
Mar-18 – Cologne, DE / Luxor
Mar-20 – Remis, FR / La Cartonnerie
Mar-21 – Nimes, FR / Paloma
Mar-22 – Cognac, FR / West Rock
Mar-23 – Bilbao, ES / Sala Santana 27
Mar-24 – Madrid, ES / Sala Mon Live
Mar-25 – Barcelona, ES / Sala Bikini
Mar-26 – Lyon, FR / Le Transbordeur
Mar-27 – Geneva, CH / L’Usine
Mar-28 – Zurich, CH / Dynamo
Mar-29 – Milan, IT / Alcatraz
Apr-1 – Munich, DE / Technikum
Apr-2 – Prague, CZ / Lucerna Music Bar
Apr-3 – Berlin, DE / Bi Nuu
Apr-4 – Hamburg, DE / Gruenspan
Apr-5 – Copenhagen, DK / Pumpehuset
Apr-6 – Stockholm, SE / Klubben Fryhuset
Apr-7 – Göteborg, SE / Tradgarn

Tickets Here: http://www.avatarcountry.com

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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  look​ing​ forward to this upcoming adventure! More details coming soon!

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

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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.

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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

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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:

 

 

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.”
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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       
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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