Bay Area thrash legends DEATH ANGEL have released a new animated video produced by Ben Clarkson for the song “Aggressor,” from their critically lauded album “Humanicide.” The video arrives just ahead of the band’s highly anticipated 7th annual “Another Death Angel XMas Show,” which takes place over 2 days on December 19th (8PM PT/11PM ET) and 20th (12PM PT/3PM ET).
Commenting on the video, guitarist Rob Cavestany says:
“The idea started as a visualizer for the song but when we saw the footage we were hooked and knew it had to turn into a complete video. Ben did an incredible job of depicting the “Aggressor” concept and his artistic style is unique for Death Angel. The timing of this release couldn’t be better given the circumstances that surround us! See for yourself…”
The band will celebrate the holidays with “Another Death Angel XMas Show” live and streaming from The Great Northern in San Francisco on December 19th (8PM PT/11PM ET) and 20th (12PM PT/3PM ET). Tickets for the shows and a variety of VIP packages are on sale now!
“The show must go on! The 7th Annual Death Angel Xmas show will be streamed from the Great Northern in San Francisco on two dates in December. In honor of this yearly tradition, we’re preparing to deliver a fully packed, high energy show that is sure to get you thrashing around on your living room floor! While we’ll miss seeing the faces of all the wonderful people that come out each and every year from near and far to help close out the year with us, we’re happy to be able to invite the rest of the world to be a part of this annual celebration of life and music.”
DEATH ANGEL are celebrating the continued success of their latest album “Humanicide,” which was one of 2019’s most critically praised metal records and nominated for a “Best Metal Performance” GRAMMY AWARD.
Bay Area thrash giants DEATH ANGEL recently released a new EP titled “Under Pressure,” featuring their stunning take on rock legends QUEEN & DAVID BOWIE’s iconic song of the same name. The EP also includes the new original song, “Faded Remains,” and two newly recorded acoustic versions of “Revelation Song” and “A Room With A View.” In a new trailer released today, guitarist Rob Cavestany and vocalist Mark Osegueda discuss their stripped down rendition of the fan favorite track “A Room With A View.“
WATCH DEATH ANGEL DISCUSS “A ROOM WITH A VIEW” (OFFICIAL TRAILER):
STREAM “A ROOM WITH A VIEW” (ACOUSTIC):
Guitarist Rob Cavestany comments on the song:
“I’m pleased to bring “A Room With A View” back from the past as one of the tracks on our new “all acoustic” EP. We rarely play it live these days, despite being one of our most popular and requested songs. 30 years after it was initially released on our 3rd album “Act III”, it felt natural to play during these isolated times, staring out of my studio window, pondering the fate of humanity. I hope both our old school and new fans will enjoy this stripped down version.”
DEATH ANGEL are celebrating the continued success of their latest album “Humanicide,” which was one of 2019’s most critically praised metal records and nominated for a “Best Metal Performance” GRAMMY AWARD.
Bay Area thrash giants DEATH ANGEL have surprised fans today with a remarkably unique rendition of rock legends QUEEN & DAVID BOWIE‘s iconic song “Under Pressure”, that’s featured on an unannounced digital EP of the same title out now on Nuclear Blast. The “Under Pressure” EP also includes a brand new original song, ‘Faded Remains’, and two newly recorded acoustic versions of ‘A Room With A View’ and ‘Revelation Song’.
Vocalist Mark Osegueda comments on the song: “The “Under Pressure” EP is something I feel that we needed to release during these very frustrating times…These are very heavy times…And although it’s an all acoustic EP, It’s heavy in a different sense of the word. And music is how we express ourselves best! These times will eventually pass and we shall all regroup and once again celebrate the other side of HEAVY that is the foundation of our truly fantastic Metal scene! Until then…Stay safe, healthy, and happy! I hope you enjoy!!”
Guitarist Rob Cavestany adds: “What started out as simply expressing emotion through music as a cathartic reaction to the madness engulfing our world has turned into our first EP. Pure, raw and spontaneous, it’s also our first all acoustic release. Hoping this offering finds you well and brings warmth to your heart and soul. Together we shall overcome! Thank you for listening.“
The Fretless Guru STEVE DI GIORGIO has posted on his Youtube Channel the third video ‘Bass Strikes Back’, featured the experienced sound engineers of TESTAMENT, EXODUS, DEATH ANGEL on The Bay Strikes Back tour! Watch the video here:
The Bay Strikes Back tour consists of three prominent Bay Area thrash bands and features three killer bass players. This show is about these three guys; what they brought for the tour as far as bass guitars, amps, their individual techniques and what they do during the tour. It’s a show for bass players, made by bass players, about being a bass player. Nozin’ aroun’ and a good look into how each product benefits each bassist and the importance to his performance. Yes, it’s very tech-nerdy, but not overly serious. Also featuring cameos from the other band members & crew guys.
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Please Note, STEVE DI GIORGIO is available for studio sessions as well as session bassist for tours. For further information, please contact via email: alexalphaomega@gmail.com – robertoalphaomega@gmail.com.
The fretless guru, STEVE DI GIORGIO doesn’t need any longer introductions, as he is widely renowned as a pioneer on the fretless bass in heavy metal music, being the bassist of TESTAMENT, QUADVIUM, DEATH and SADUS, among others. Within his genre, STEVE DI GIORGIO is respected for his playing skills, versatility and incredible technique. He has more than 40 studio album recordings and over 20 years of touring the world.
Capping off a monumental year, Bay Area thrash legends DEATH ANGEL are currently slaying crowds across North America on a headlining tour with special guests EXMORTUS and HELLFIRE, in support of their latest album, »Humanicide« which is available now from Nuclear Blast. Just announced, they have been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of ‘Best Metal Performance’ for the aforementioned record. The band has also fanned the flames of elation for upcoming performances by revealing a new video for their song ‘Immortal Behated’. Watch the video and pick up tickets from www.deathangel.us/tour.
“‘Immortal Behated’ is the second video from our latest release »Humanicide.« The song is basically about one’s coming to terms and finally having to confront and face one’s enemy/monkey on one’s back… And sometimes unfortunately for many that enemy/monkey on one’s back tends to be one’s self…” – Mark Osegueda
“We are stoked to share our new video for ‘Immortal Behated’ with you all. One of my personal faves from our latest album »Humanicide,« I’m so proud to see it come to visual life on screen. Our team worked very hard to make it happen, I thank them from the bottom of my heart. Hope to see you from the stage as we perform ‘Immortal Behated’ live on our current North American »Humanicide« headline tour!” – Rob Cavestany
DEATH ANGEL live:
»Humanicide« – North American Tour w/ EXMORTUS, HELLFIRE 21.11. CDN Regina, SK – The Exchange 22.11. CDN Winnipeg, MB – The Pyramid Cabaret 23.11. USA St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall 25.11. CDN London, ON – Music Hall 26.11. CDN Toronto, OM – Lee’s Palace 27.11. CDN Montréal, QC – Piranha Bar 28.11. CDN Ottawa, ON – Brass Monkey 29.11. CDN Québec City, QC – L’Anti Bar & Spectacles 30.11. USA Brooklyn, NY – Saint Vitus Bar 01.12. USA New Bedford, MA – The Vault Music Hall & Pub @ Greasy Luck 03.12. USA Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club 04.12. USA Baltimore, MD – Ottobar 05.12. USA Richmond, VA – The Canal Club 06.12. USA Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club 07.12. USA Tampa, FL – Brass Mug 08.12. USA Longwood, FL – Shovelhead 10.12. USA Lafayette, LA – Grant Street Dancehall 11.12. USA Houston, TX – Scout Bar 12.12. USA Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live 13.12. USA Dallas, TX – Trees 14.12. USA Tulsa, OK – The Shrine 15.12. USA Enid, OK – 1927 Events and Venue 17.12. USA Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad 18.12. USA Mesa, AZ – Club Red 19.12. USA West Hollywood, CA – Whiskey a Go-Go
20.12. USA San Francisco, CA – Slim’s (X-Mas Show; w/ HELLFIRE, CHARGER) 21.12. USA San Francisco, CA – Slim’s (X-Mas Show; w/ WARBRINGER, HATRIOT)
2020:
»The Bay Strikes Back 2020« w/ TESTAMENT, EXODUS 06.02. DK Copenhagen – Amager Bio 07.02. S Stockholm – Fryshuset Arenan 08.02. N Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall 10.02. FIN Helsinki – The Circus 11.02. FIN Tampere – Pakkahuone 13.02. D Hamburg – Docks 14.02. D Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle 15.02. D Wiesbaden – Schlachthof 16.02. NL Utrecht – TivoliVredenburg *SOLD OUT* 18.02. D Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt 19.02. PL Wroclaw – Hala Orbita 20.02. A Vienna – Arena 21.02. D Munich – Backstage 22.02. D Filderstadt – FILharmonie 24.02. CH Zurich – Volkshaus 25.02. I Trezzo sull’Adda (MI) – Live Club 27.02. E Barcelona – Razzmatazz 28.02. E Madrid – Palacio Vistalegre 29.02. F Toulouse – Le Bikini 01.03. F Paris – Élysée Montmartre 02.03. F Cognac – Les Abattoirs* 03.03. UK Bristol – O2 Academy 04.03. IRL Dublin – National Stadium 06.03. UK London – O2 Forum Kentish Town 07.03. UK Manchester – Academy 08.03. UK Glasgow – Barrowland Ballroom 09.03. UK Nottingham – Rescue Rooms* 10.03. B Brussels – Ancienne Belgique 11.03. D Hanover – Capitol *no TESTAMENT
14./15.03. MEX Mexico City – Hell And Heaven Fest 16.05. RP Manila – Pulp Summer Slam XX (Judgement Day) 30.07. – 01.08. D Wacken – Wacken Open Air *SOLD OUT* 30.07. – 02.08. RO Rasnov – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
With new album »Humanicide,«DEATH ANGEL has maintained their throne in the universe of thrash while still managing to remain progressive in their style. They apply a wide variety of different elements to their music, always pushing to add newness to their sound. This time around they’ve included everything from acoustic bits, to guest musicians, to even (for the first time) the notes of a piano. All 10 songs flow seamlessly yet each leaves its own distinct impression.
Jimmy Kay from Canada’s The Metal Voicerecently spoke to lead singer Mark Osegueda of Bay City Thrash band Death Angel. Osegueda spoke about the writing process of the songs on the bands latest release Humanicide , the famous band bus crash that broke up the band and if there was any possibility of a The Bay Strikes back tour. The bands ninth album Humanicide was released May 31st 2019 on Nuclear Blast.
Watch the interview here
When asked if they did anything different this time around on the new album compared to last album
“This time we let Ted Aguilar write a song on the new record [Laughter, in a joking manner] called Alive and Screaming and actually I’m very fond of the songs. Ted had the riffs and Rob kind of pieced it together and I came up with the melody. Over the years we’ve kind of come up with a good formula that’s working really well. Usually Rob comes up with a basic structure of a song and presents it to the guys, then we will make a demo of it and then I’ll usually hash it out and melodies and lyrics from there. On this new album we were kind of riding on the high of our last album The Evil Divide and just kind of really wanted to stick with a lot of melody but still a lot of aggression. We took both the melody to a new high and pushed the aggression to definitely definitely a new high. We have a formula that works and we’re sticking to it and I’m not saying we’re making the same album every time it’s just with the same kind of passion.”
When asked about how such a legacy band can have so much aggression after so many years
“I’m hard wired hot. We’ve been doing this a long time, we’ve put in our hours, months, years and definitely put in our miles. We see some Heights that other bands have reached and at the same time we’re still in a sense struggling to make ends meet so that alone is you’re inspiring enough to have to angry behind what we’re doing.”
When asked about the meaning behind the song ‘Humanicide’ off the new album
“It looks like at the unfortunate direction that humanity is heading towards and somethings got to change or it’s going to be inevitable our future. If they keep getting dehumanizing us , this divide and conquer kind of technique without people realizing that it’s happening it’s gonna get tragic really fast.”
When asked about the meaning behind the song ‘Divine Defector ‘off the new album
“When I first got presented the demo I almost didn’t know what to make of it because it was very intense with blastbeats. I just wanted to write something that met the intensity of the song. I think I achieved that with the vocal performance on it and lyrically it’s just it’s coming from a very aggressive place. It’s about being pretty much back into a corner and just just being relentless in your attack back.”
When asked about writing the song ‘Aggressor ‘
“Rob actually the music the lyrics and melody. Rob writes songs with my voice in mind and when we’re recording he always tries to push a bit more aggressiveness out of it.”
When asked about the song ‘Revelation Song’ off the new album
“Revelation song, it’s that’s one of the more melodic Tunes on the record for sure. I’m very fond of that song it’s definitely one when I get to hit my more melodic side and do a lot more clean singing. When the song hits the chorus the main riff almost has like a powerful seventies rock kind of thing.”
When asked about the song ‘The day I walked away’
“I absolutely love that song and there was a time when there was discussion if it was gonna make the album or be a bonus track or whatnot and I kind of definitely championed for that making it at least as a bonus track. The feedback on that song has been overwhelmingly positive”
When asked about the famous bus crash that led to the band breaking up after the making of Act 111
“It happened after playing a show in I believe in Arizona, Phoenix or Tucson and heading to Las Vegas for the next show. In the wee hours somewhere in the desert the driver of the vehicle fell asleep and when he came to he over corrected and the accident happened. It was a very unfortunate because Andy our drummer did get very hurt and it did sideline the band and the record company of course wanted us to carry on and keep touring because the album was fresh and the record had a lot a big buzz behind it. But there was no way we were just going to tour with Andy in the hospital like that. At that point we were going through a lot of stuff internally with legal problems and so that tour although there were a lot of highlights there was also a lot of bad behind the scenes things. A lot of meetings. We had a lot of legal problems ,so it was kind of eating away at the core of the band which a lot of people couldn’t see from the outside. But for us it was definitely eating away at us. I think after that accident I kind of took it as a sign that I’ve had enough with with everything that was happening to us legally business-wise. How many times we’ve been screwed over and it looked like more and more was on the way and I just took a look inside and said you know it’s been a good run for me I’m done. We did have five contracted shows in Japan that we already signed contracts for and we couldn’t afford to not do. So we did them without Andy. ”
When asked about when they will start working on new material
“Rob said what’s going to start happening is he’s gonna start compiling more things on the road and presenting to me so we can get you know things knocked out faster or even more songs to choose from for the next record. I’m hoping it does happen because it’s just less rushing at the end [Laughter] I don’t write a song lyric until the songs in front of me and then I come up with a melody and then I start reading the lyrics cuz I mean I my mind melodies and lyrics are inspired by the feel of this song . I do have a lyric book I do write down certain phrases as i come across them for future references for lyrics. ”
When asked if The Bay Strikes back tour will come to North America (featuring Death Angel, Exodus and Testament)
“I’ve seen some rumors floating around everywhere of course, we’ve not been approached so I could not tell you that you know I’ve heard anything. We’ve not been approached as a band as far as the Bay strikes back to Tour but I do know there is interest for North America, South America, Asia, Australia. So we’re gonna see how it does in Europe and you know there’s talk of you know taking it worldwide, if the buzz keeps coming and you the bands are available.”
