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KREATOR Welcome Frédéric Leclercq As New Bass Player

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 16, 2019
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German thrash metal giants KREATOR are excited to welcome Frédéric Leclercq as their new bass player.

Before joining KREATOR, Leclercq rose to fame with UK based extreme power metallers DRAGONFORCE for whom he handled bass duties from 2005 until recently.

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Commented Leclercq: “Joining KREATOR is an honour as well as a huge step up in my musical journey. I’ve been friends with Mille for over 15 years and a lifelong KREATOR fan; I have to pinch myself every day to believe that I’m now a part of one of the best and most influential bands in the genre. I look forward to the many adventures ahead and getting well acquainted with the legendary KREATOR Hordes!”

Added Mille Petrozza, KREATOR‘s singer and guitarist: “Firstly, we would like to say thank you to Speesy for his time in Kreator over the last 25 years – we have accomplished so much, and I sincerely wish him the best in his future! A new chapter for KREATOR beckons; Bienvenu Frederic Leclercq! Fred represents a new focus and hunger within Kreator and we’re extremely excited to have him a part of the KREATOR family – not only is he an exceptional musician but a great human being which made the decision to have him join the band very easy! We begin in Chile and continue on to some explosive years ahead!” 

The band recently announced the “State Of Unrest” European co-headlining tour with label mates LAMB OF GOD, which will mark Leclercq‘s first tour as the band’s new bass player.

See tour dates below.

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LAMB OF GOD | KREATOR
Support: POWER TRIP
27.03.2020             SE – Stockholm, Fryshuset Arenan
28.03.2020             DK – Copenhagen, Forum Black Box
30.03.2020             FI – Oulu, Teatria
31.03.2020             FI – Helsinki, Ice Hall Black Box
02.04.2020             PL – Kraków, Tauron Arena
03.04.2020             DE – Berlin, Columbiahalle
04.04.2020             DE – Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
05.05.2020             DE – Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
07.04.2020             CH – Zurich, Samsung Hall
08.04.2020             DE – Munich, Zenith
09.04.2020             DE – Ludwigsburg, MHP Arena        
11.04.2020             DE – Hamburg, Sporthalle
14.04.2020             ES – Barcelona, Razzmatazz
15.04.2020             ES – Madrid, La Riviera
17.04.2020             FR – Paris, L’Olympia
18.04.2020             DE – Saarbrücken, Saarlandhalle
19.04.2020             BE – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
21.04.2020             UK – Bristol, O2 Academy Bristol
22.04.2020             UK – Manchester, Manchester Academy
23.04.2020             UK – Glasgow, O2 Academy Glasgow
24.04.2020             UK – Birmingham, O2 Academy Birmingham
25.04.2020             UK – London, O2 Academy Brixton

KREATOR released their current album, »Gods Of Violence«, in early 2017, marking the band’s highest charting effort worldwide. Since then the band has been touring the globe relentlessly.

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LAMB OF GOD & KREATOR Announce European Co-Headlining Tour For 2020

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 3, 2019
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Two giants of extreme metal have teamed up to lay waste to European shores in 2020. Grammy nominated Richmond, VA metallers LAMB OF GOD and German thrash pioneers KREATOR will bring a “State of Unrest” across the continent in March and April. Support from the Dallas, TX wrecking crew POWER TRIP.

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Commented the bands:
“It’s always a blast when you tour with someone for the first time, so we’re looking forward to hitting the road with KREATOR, as well as getting some more hang time with our maniac pals in POWER TRIP. See ya in March and April!” – Randy Blythe, LAMB OF GOD

“Hordes of Europe! It is my pleasure to introduce the ‘State of Unrest’ tour; for too long European and American metal has been divided and now it is time for unity! We are excited to be playing our only European shows of 2020 with the mighty LAMB OF GOD and support from one of my favourite new thrash bands, POWER TRIP. It’s going to be a wild night of metal celebration – DO NOT MISS OUT!” – Mille Petrozza, KREATOR

LAMB OF GOD | KREATOR
Support: POWER TRIP
27.03.2020             SE – Stockholm, Fryshuset Arenan
28.03.2020             DK – Copenhagen, Forum Black Box
30.03.2020             FI – Oulu, Teatria
31.03.2020             FI – Helsinki, Ice Hall Black Box
02.04.2020             PL – Kraków, Tauron Arena
03.04.2020             DE – Berlin, Columbiahalle
04.04.2020             DE – Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
05.05.2020             DE – Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
07.04.2020             CH – Zurich, Samsung Hall
08.04.2020             DE – Munich, Zenith
09.04.2020             DE – Ludwigsburg, MHP Arena        
11.04.2020             DE – Hamburg, Sporthalle
14.04.2020             ES – Barcelona, Razzmatazz
15.04.2020             ES – Madrid, La Riviera
17.04.2020             FR – Paris, L’Olympia
18.04.2020             DE – Saarbrücken, Saarlandhalle
19.04.2020             BE – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
21.04.2020             UK – Bristol, O2 Academy Bristol
22.04.2020             UK – Manchester, Manchester Academy
23.04.2020             UK – Glasgow, O2 Academy Glasgow
24.04.2020             UK – Birmingham, O2 Academy Birmingham
25.04.2020             UK – London, O2 Academy Brixton

LAMB OF GOD‘s latest studio album, »VII: Sturm und Drang«, was released in 2015 to global critial acclaim. The band has since released the celebrated »The Duke« EP in 2016 as well as the cover album »Legion: XX« under their original name, BURN THE PRIEST, in 2018.

KREATOR released their current album, »Gods Of Violence«, in early 2017, marking the band’s highest charting effort worldwide. Since then the band has been touring the globe relentlessly.

KREATOR & DIMMU BORGIR: Announce European Co-Headlining Tour

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 8, 2018
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German thrash titans KREATOR and Norwegian symphonic black metal giants DIMMU BORGIR have teamed up for a big European co-headlining run in winter 2018.

The European Apocalypse tour will take place from November 30 – December 16 with support coming from US hardcore institution HATEBREED and death metal supergroup BLOODBATH.

Tickets will go on sale June 13.

Commented KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza: “I am more than excited to team up with three of the strongest and most unique bands in todays metal world for this killer package. For this run, we have prepared the biggest production in the history of band to bring the ultimate KREATOR-experience to a hall near you. The European Apocalypse will be THE tour of 2018 and I can`t wait to see all of you in December. Hail to the Hordes!”

Added DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Silenoz: “It feels great to announce that we’re finally touring Europe again! It’s been a while but we can’t wait to share the Eonian energy with our fans – see you all in November and December!”

Stated HATEBREED singer Jamey Jasta: “We’re honored & excited to share the stage with such influential and important bands. In a world where everyone seems so divided it‘s important for heavy music to unify & inspire. This tour has something for everyone! Death, Black, Thrash and Crossover. Prepare to rage, see you in the pit!”

BLOODBATH guitarist Anders Nyström comments: “We‘re honoured to be chosen to represent the death metal department in versatile bill of thrash metal, black metal and hardcore!”

KREATOR + DIMMU BORGIR
HATEBREED
BLOODBATH
November 30, 2018   NL – Tilburg, O13
December 01, 2018    DE – Hamburg, Sporthalle
December 02, 2018    DE – Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle
December 03, 2018    FR – Paris, L‘Olympia
December 04, 2018    BE – Brussels, AB
December 06, 2018    IT – Milano, Alcatraz
December 07, 2018    DE – Munich, Zenith
December 08, 2018    DE – Ludwigsburg, MHP Arena
December 09, 2018    CZ – Prague, Forum Karlin
December 10, 2018    CH – Zurich, Halle 622
December 12, 2018    AT – Vienna, Gasometer
December 13, 2018    PL – Warsaw, Kolo Hall
December 14, 2018    DE – Leipzig, Haus Auensee
December 15, 2018    DE – Dusseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Halle
December 16, 2018    UK – London, Roundhouse

Essen thrashers KREATOR released their 14th full length studio album “Gods Of Violence” in January of last year to an overwhelmingly positive response which saw the band achieve their first ever #1 spot in the German charts.

Last month saw the release of DIMMU BORGIR‘s first studio album in almost eight years as they unleashed the monolithic “Eonian“, a vicious work of art that aims to distort your perception of space and time into the world.

Connecticut metallic hardcore kings HATEBREED latest album, “The Concrete Confessional” was released two years ago, marking the band’s highest chart entry in Germany (#17).

www.kreator-terrorzone.de | www.dimmu-borgir.com
www.hatebreed.com | www.bloodbath.biz

The European Apocalypse Tour 2018

CYHRA Announce 2018 US Tour With SABATON And KREATOR

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 14, 2017
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CYHRA, the new band featuring former Amaranthe singer Jake E. and ex-In Flames guitarist Jesper Strömblad, have confirmed their first-ever tour plans. The band will serve as support for KREATOR and SABATON in North America. CYHRA will join the tour on the Portland date. All Cyhra dates are below.

“It is a great honor to be invited to join this amazing tour,” said Jake E. “I can’t wait to play our songs live in North America for the first time supporting Sabaton and Kreator. We are extremely excited and grateful!”

Strömblad echoed his enthusiasm, saying, “I’m so stoked to finally take our band and music on the road, and what a perk to share stage with fellow Swedes and two great bands. See you there!!”

Guitarist Euge Valovirta furthered, “We’re extremely thrilled and honoured to share the stage with the two awesome bands Sabaton and Kreator. Our first U.S. tour and our first tour ever, so this is pretty damn awesome!”

The band’s debut album Letters to Myself is out now.

US TOUR DATES:

2/12: Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
2/13: Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
2/14: Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theater
2/16: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
2/17: Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre
2/19: Boise, ID @ Revolution Concert House
2/21: Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
2/22: Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
2/23: Minneapolis, MN @ Music Hall Minneapolis
2/24: Madison, WI @ The Orpheum Theater
2/26: Grand Rapids, MI @ Venue
2/27: Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
3/1: Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
3/2: Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
3/3: Boston, MA @ House of Blues
3/4: Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
3/6: Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
3/7: Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
3/8: Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
3/10: St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing
3/11: Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre

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Cyhra are:

Vocals: Jake E
Guitar: Jesper Strömblad
Guitar: Euge Valovirta
Bass: Peter Iwers
Drums: Alex Landenburg

KREATOR Release New Music Video For ‘Hail To The Hordes’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 24, 2017
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German thrash titans KREATOR partnered with Record Store Day to release a Black Friday exclusive. Today, Friday, November 24th, a limited edition (1,000 copies) of ‘Hail To The Hordes’ on picture disc vinyl will be available EXCLUSIVELY at your local indie record stores!

In celebration of the release, the band offers a music video for ‘Hail To The Hordes’ which highlights the bands hometown show at Grugahalle in Essen, Germany from last March. The video was directed by Matthias Kollek of Vault Video.

Watch the video, here:

‘Hail To The Hordes’ is off the bands highly-acclaimed 14th album, »Gods Of Violence«. It was recorded under the watchful eyes of producer Jens Bogren (OPETH, AMON AMARTH, KATATONIA) who also mixed the record at renowned Fascination Street Studios. Mastering was also completed at Fascination Street Studios by Tony Lindgren.

Order »Gods Of Violence« now, here: http://nblast.de/KreatorGodsViolenceNB
Order »Gods Of Violence« digitally, here: http://nblast.de/KreatorDownloads

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VADER Thanks Fans In Australia/New Zealand, Japan Tour With KREATOR Kicks Off Tonight

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 13, 2017
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Vader-Australia

Just recently the Polish death metal legends VADER concluded their successful tour with KREATOR in Australia and New Zealand.

VADER Frontman Piotr Wiwczarek stated:

“VADERMANIAX !!! Last Sunday in Brisbane we ended AUSTRALIAN part of THE EMPIRE TOUR 2017, which we were playing with legendary Kreator !!! ALL shows were more then GREAT (and most of them sold out) and Fans in Australia/New Zealand absolutely rule in the mosh pit \m/ \m/ WE SHALL BE BACK !!! ….and now we’re heading all North. To Japan !!!”

Tonight VADER kicks off the 3-shows Japan tour, joining KREATOR in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka:

September 13 – Liquidroom – Tokyo (SOLD OUT)
September 14 – Electric Lady Land – Nagoya
September 15 – Umeda Trad – Osaka

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and right after continues VADER‘s “RISE OF THE EMPIRE: ASIA 2017” tour:

17.09 – Bangkok (Thailand) – “OXA Pub”
18.09 – Cebu (Philippines) – “CAP Auditorium”
19.09 – Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) – “Mix & Paint”
21.09 – Boyolali (Indonesia) – “Balai Sidang Mahesa”
23.09 – Dhaka (Bangladesh) – “TBA”
24.09 – Bangalore (India) – “Vapour Pub”

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VADER, released their crushing new album “The Empire” on November 4th 2016 via Nuclear Blast, and once again proved that their merciless riffs are made to unleash hell. Without doubt, “The Empire” falls under the category of VADER’s classic albums. The impressive monument that they have built with their 13th studio album immediately found its place in metal history and proves that VADER don’t need to make their peace with the world; they never did, and they certainly don’t now with “The Empire” – especially after writing more than 30 years’ worth of Death Metal history.

Order the CD and vinyl editions here: http://nblast.de/VaderTheEmpireNB
Or the digital version of the crushing release here: http://nblast.de/VaderDownloads

“The Empire” was recorded at Hertz Studios in Bialystok, Poland and produced by Wojtek and Slawek Wiesławski. The stunning cover artwork was created by Joe Petagno (Led Zeppelin, Motörhead, Sodom).

More information at:
http://vadernews.pl | http://www.vader.pl | http://www.facebook.com/vader | http://www.facebook.com/vaderempirewebstore