San Diego, California-based metal outfit CARNIFEX will release their 7th studio album, »World War X« on August 2nd via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band releases the music video for the second single, ‘World War X’ which was directed by Scott Ian Lewis. The video was produced by Digital Thunderdome and co-produced by Scott Ian Lewis & Nikhil Potdar.
Scott Ian Lewis comments, “The WWX music video is a special one for so many reasons. For the last 14 years of the band I’ve been heavily involved in the music videos. Now to be directing the title track for our most important album is something I’m very proud of. CARNIFEX has never been more fierce and I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve created.”
San Diego, California-based metal outfit CARNIFEX are proud to announce their 7th studio album, »World War X«, will be released on August 2nd via Nuclear Blast. Furthermore, the band has released the first single, ‘No Light Shall Save Us’ [feat. Alissa White-Gluz | ARCH ENEMY], with a music video directed by Scott Hansen (POSSESSED, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, DEICIDE, PRONG).
Watch the video for ‘No Light Shall Save Us’ [feat. Alissa White-Gluz] here:
CARNIFEX‘s frontman Scott Ian Lewis comments, “Collaborating with Alissa on ‘No Light Shall Save Us’ was a joy from the start. Alissa was able to elevate the song with a dynamic that’s completely new for CARNIFEX. There is a melody and depth on ‘No Light Shall Save Us’ unlike any previous CARNIFEX song. It’s the perfect start to your journey through »World War X«.”
“With ‘No Light Shall Save Us’ I think CARNIFEX and I have been able to create a really special piece,” comments Alissa White-Gluz. “The video shoot was an incredible experience and from the second I read the lyrics and heard Scott‘s vision for the song I knew I could really build on it and express myself. I’m excited to share this with the world!”
»World War X« was produced by CARNIFEX and Jason Suecof (DEATH ANGEL, CHELSEA GRIN, JOB FOR A COWBOY). The album was recorded and mixed by Jason at Audiohammer Studio in Sanford, Florida. Vocals for the album were tracked by Mick Kenney (ANAAL NATHRAKH, BLEEDING THROUGH) at The Barracks Studio in Huntington Beach, CA. The album artwork was created by Blake Armstrong.
»World War X« – Track Listing:
01. World War X
02. Visions Of The End
03. This Infernal Darkness
04. Eyes Of The Executioner
05. No Light Shall Save Us [feat. Alissa White-Gluz]
06. All Roads Lead To Hell [feat. Angel Vivaldi]
07. Brushed By The Wings Of Demons
08. Hail Hellfire
09. By Shadows Thine Held
CARNIFEX is supporting »World War X« on the road as a headliner on this year’s highly anticipated »Summer Slaughter Tour«. The line-up includes THE FACELESS, RIVERS OF NIHIL, NEKROGOBLIKON, and BRAND OF SACRIFICE.
»The Summer Slaughter Tour« – North America 2019
w/ CATTLE DECAPITATION, THE FACELESS, RIVERS OF NIHIL, NEKROGOBLIKON,
LORNA SHORE, BRAND OF SACRIFICE + Headbang For The Highway Winner
19.07. USA Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex*
20.07. USA Denver, CO – Summit
21.07. USA Lincoln, NE – The Royal Grove
22.07. USA Iowa City, IA – Wildwood Saloon
23.07. USA Minneapolis, MN – The Cabooze
24.07. USA Joliet, IL – The Forge
25.07. USA Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot Ballroom
26.07. USA Syracuse, NY – The Westcott Theater
27.07. CDN Montréal, QC – Heavy Montréal
28.07. CDN Toronto, ON – The Opera House
29.07. USA Cleveland, OH – The Odeon
30.07. USA Dayton, OH – Oddbody’s
31.07. USA Pittsburgh, PA – The Rex Theater
01.08. USA New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
02.08. USA Providence, RI – Fête Ballroom
03.08. USA Easton, PA – One Centre Square
04.08. USA Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
05.08. USA Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
06.08. USA Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
07.08. USA Greenville, SC – The Firmament
09.08. USA Dallas, TX – Gas Monkey Live!
10.08. USA Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
11.08. USA Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
13.08. USA Mesa, AZ – Club Red
14.08. USA Los Angeles, CA – 1720
*CATTLE DECAPITATION, CARNIFEX, THE FACELESS & NEKROGOBLIKON only
