MARDUK Bassist Magnus “Devo” Andersson, who initially joined the band in 1992 as guitarist, has issued earlier today his departure from MARDUK. Read his statement below:
“After a total of 17 years in MARDUK, 70 countries and almost 900 gigs, I decided to leave the band. I intend to concentrate more on the studio. I therefore wish the other members of MARDUK good luck in the future.”
ALPHA OMEGA Management is thrilled to announce that the experimental death metal combo SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE will join MARDUK on selected shows, on “Viktoria Europa Part 3” tour. Other support comes from ATTIC and VALKYRJA. The tour is presented by Massive Music. See the shows below.
MARDUK w/ ATTIC, VALKYRJA, SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE
May 1st – ES – Barcelona @ Boveda
May 2nd – ES – Madrid @ Caracol
May 3rd – PT – Lisbon @ RCA Club *
May 4th – PT – Porto @ Hard Club *
May 5th – ES – Pamplona @ Totem
May 7th – FR – Colmar @ Le Grillen
May 8th – NL – Helmond @ Cacao Fabriek
May 9th – DE – Munster @ Sputnikhalle
May 10th – FR – Metz @ BAM
*no Attic
There is nothing usual about SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE’s experimental extreme metal. Seven years after their first album, “…Just Like Spiders Eat Flies” (2011), the Catalan duo breaks the mold again thanks to their own brand of spatial and twisted death metal, a very personal 90’s like proposal which can be described as a mix of MORBID ANGEL and PESTILENCE with the avant-garde symphonic black by ARCTURUS or LIMBONIC ART. On paper it might look weird, but in the hands of Epojè (drums) and Zaratozom (bass, bass synth, voices), it all flows wonderfully thanks to progressive smashers such as ‘Beauty Of A Stoned Machine’ or ‘Complication’. If, when listening to ‘Chrysalis’, you feel like you’re immersed in Blade Runner’s cyberpunk universe, do not freak out, VANGELIS and movie soundtracks are also amongst their sources of inspiration. And all of that of course without a single guitar to be heard! After playing in the main cities of Spain, as well as participating in festivals such as the Bilbao Deathfest and the Kanya Fest, the band is ready to make the leap to Europe and beyond.
SURVIVAL IS SUICIDE’s second album “Retrovolution” (released April the 6th, 2018) gained lots of excellent reviews in Spanish and International media. Their particular brand of experimental death metal really strikes a chord with any metalhead seeking new experiences. The drummer Epojè, one of the two brothers who form this duo, avails of an impressive technique and a great reputation in his country. Being a student of his friend Pete Sandoval, of Morbid Angel and Terrorizer, is definitely one of the reasons behind his abilities at the drums.
Watch/Stream:
– Demon (official video): https://youtu.be/FwrDZw-MKf0
– Retrovolution (drum playthrough): https://youtu.be/0VNXD6mbzvg
– Complication (single track): https://youtu.be/MW1o-khSetU
More information at:
BAND: http://www.facebook.com/SurvivalisSuicide | https://survivalissuicide.bandcamp.com
MANAGEMENT: https://alphaomega-management.com | https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlphaOmegaManagement
MERRIMACK will start their Japanese tour trek tomorrow, November 22nd, in Osaka. The Parisian black metallers will join MARDUK for four shows. The band will play in support of their latest album ”Omegaphilia”, which was released on June 09, 2017, via Season of Mist Underground Activists. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.
MERRIMACK comment on the tour: “9 Years after our successful USA tour with the mighty Marduk, Merrimack will support the Swedish devils again for 4 shows in Japan. We are stoked to explore the Nippon territories for the first time, and deliver some pure french Black Metal, played with devotion and faith, to the maniacs there. It’s a brand new experience for us, but it will definitely leave a mark on the Japanese crowd as well!”
MERRIMACK Japanese tour dates
with MARDUK
22 Nov 18 Osaka (JP) Fan J Twice
23 Nov 18 Nagoya (JP) Imaike 3 Stars
24 Nov 18 Tokyo (JP) Cyclone
25 Nov 18 Tokyo (JP) Cyclone
MERRIMACK will be playing in support of their latest release ‘Omegaphilia’, which was released on June 9th, 2017 and is streaming in full below.
ALPHA OMEGA Management has a pleasure to announce that Swiss Blackened Death metallers STORTREGN will join MARDUK‘s “Viktoria Europa Tour 2018 part 2”, on selected dates, see below. Other support comes from ARCHGOAT and VALKYRJA. The tour is presented by Massive Music.
STORTREGN with MARDUK, ARCHGOAT, VALKYRJA
December 4th – Paris (FR) @ Le Machine
December 5th – Bruges (BEL) @ Het Entrepot
December 6th – Hengelo (NL) @ Metropool
December 7th – Leipzig (GER) @ Felsenkeller
December 8th – Plzen (CZE) @ Bozkov
December 9th – Ludwigsburg (GER) @ Rockfabrik
STORTREGN released their new album “Emptiness Fills the Void” on May 25th 2018 via Non Serviam Records.
“Emptiness Fills the Void” tracklisting:
1. Through the Dark Gates
2. Circular Infinity
3. The Forge
4. Nonexistence
5. The Chasm of Eternity
6. Lawless
7. The Eclipsist
8. Shattered Universe
9. Children of the Obsidian Light
CD’s:
Webshop: https://bit.ly/2J4JpcP
Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/2KTog2P
Digital:
iTunes: https://apple.co/2kraNnD
Deezer: https://bit.ly/2koWIqE
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2seaO1L
Google Play: https://bit.ly/2s98zNO
Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/2GOTpSz
Tidal: https://bit.ly/2J3WS4O
7Digital: https://bit.ly/2xijjyi
Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/2KTog2P
STORTREGN is a blackened death metal band, formed in Switzerland in 2005. Initially influenced by the Nordic black metal scene, they have expanded their vision and sound into a more contemporary era. They are greatly appreciated for their music and even more so for their live shows. With a relentless energy, they deliver a mix of charging riffs, blast beats and brutality that leaves the audience with a lasting impression and begging for more. After a deluge of gigs, including Wacken, Metal Days, and 4 international tours, Stortregn has become inevitable in the Blackened Death metal scene. Their fourth album, “Emptiness Fills the Void” came out on May 25th, 2018 via Non Serviam Records. Moreover, with the recent signing with ALPHA OMEGA Management Agency, Stortregn are now planning to tour the world intensely. The band recently finished their European tour with IMMOLATION & FULL OF HELL (March/April 2018), furthermore STORTREGN will tour Europe with MARDUK in December 2018, and there is far more to come. Expressing this album through live performances with violence, blast beats, and killer riffs is what the band is about. At each of their thunderous live appearances, Stortregn ravage the place until the smallest shred of human skin is marked. The five members, tight as a hungry wolf-pack, energetically release their inner storm to transform every show into a dark and metallic mass of death, with precision, quality and professionalism. Watch “Circular Infinity”, taken from the band’s new album “Emptiness Fills the Void”:
More information at:
BAND: https://www.stortregn.com | https://www.facebook.com/stortregn
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlphaOmegaManagement | https://alphaomega-management.com
LABEL: http://www.non-serviam-records.com
MARDUK’s new studio album “Viktoria” will be released on June 22nd, via Century Media Records.
Here you can watch a short trailer for “Viktoria” with some personal words of MARDUK’s guitarist Morgan Håkansson:
And if you’re curious how the LP and ltd. CD versions look like, check out these two unboxing videos:
LP: https://youtu.be/pKsu6XrPST4
Ltd. CD box set: https://youtu.be/OFLzRlu7cC0
Pre-order “Viktoria” in the format of your choice here: https://marduk.lnk.to/VIKTORIA
The LP version is available in the following vinyl colours:
Black vinyl: Unlimited
Clear vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively sold by CDON
White vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively offered by CM Distro — SOLD OUT
Golden vinyl: Limited to 300 copies, available at various online stores — SOLD OUT at CM Distro
Transparent red vinyl: Limited to 100 copies, exclusively offered by Marduk
Red vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively offered by EMP — SOLD OUT
Silver vinyl: Limited to 300 copies, exclusively offered by Season Of Mist
Picture vinyl: Limited to 500 copies, exclusively offered by Nuclear Blast and Levykauppa Äx
Transparent sun-yellow vinyl: Limited to 300 copies, available at various outlets in North America
Dark green vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at CM Distro US
“Viktoria” tracklist:
Werwolf (2:02)
June 44 (3:49)
Equestrian Bloodlust (2:51)
Tiger I (4:12)
Narva (4:31)
The Last Fallen (4:25)
Viktoria (3:06)
The Devil’s Song (3:46)
Silent Night (4:12)
MARDUK will release their new album “Viktoria” on June 22nd, via Century Media Records. The pre-order starts today. Click here for various purchase options: https://Marduk.lnk.to/VIKTORIA
“Viktoria” will be available in the following versions:
Ltd. CD box set (with CD, woven patch, metal pin, three stickers)
LP (with inlay and 180 gram vinyl)
Standard CD Jewelcase
Digital
A first track of the new album will be launched in the upcoming days. Stay tuned!
The LP version will be released in several vinyl colours:
Black vinyl: Unlimited
Clear vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively sold by CDON
White vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively offered by CM Distro
Golden vinyl: Limited to 300 copies, available at various online stores
Transparent red vinyl: Limited to 100 copies, exclusively offered by Marduk
Red vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively offered by EMP
Silver vinyl: Limited to 300 copies, exclusively offered by Season Of Mist
Picture vinyl: Limited to 500 copies, exclusively offered by Nuclear Blast and Levykauppa Äx
Transparent sun-yellow vinyl: Limited to 300 copies, available at various outlets in North America
Dark green vinyl: Limited to 200 copies, exclusively available at CM Distro US
MARDUK line-up:
Mortuus – vocals
Morgan – guitars
Devo – bass
Fredrik – drums
MARDUK live:
VIKTORIA EUROPA – tour 2018 (support: Ragnarök)
01.05 Poznan (PL) U Bazyla
05.05. Rzeszow (PL) Life House
03.05. Kosice (SK) Colloseum
04.05. Budapest (HUN) Blue Hell
05.05. Brasov (RO) Kruhnen Musik Halle
07.05. Ljubljana (SLO) Orto Bar
08.05. Vercelli (IT) Officine Sonore
09.05 Rome (IT) Traffic
10.05.Brescia (IT) Colony
11.05. San Dona Di Piave (IT) Revolver
12.05. Vienna (AT) Vienna Metal Meeting
13.05. Luzern (CH) Shuur
14.05. Montbeliard (FR) Atelier des Moles
15.05. St. Maurice (CH) Le Manoir
16.05. Munich (DE) Backstage
17.05. Mannheim (DE) Ms Connection Complex
18.05. Erfurt (DE) Club from Hell
19.05. Gelsenkirchen (DE) Rock Hard Festival
20.05. Kubox Kuurne (BE) Thronefest
22.05. Cardiff (UK) The Globe
23.05. Manchester (UK) Rebellion
24.05. Glasgow (UK) Audio
25.05. London (UK) The Dome
26.05. Tilburg (NL) 013
27.05. Amstelveen (NL) P60
