Goatwhore Launches Studio Update!

NOLA's Blackened Death Metal masters Goatwhore, are currently working on their fifth studio album (set to be released in February of 2012) at Erik Rutan's Mana Studios in Tampa, Florida. Today the band posted a studio update on Metal Blade TV, which you can watch below. The video was shot and edited by the band and is the first in a series of videos that will chronicle the recording of the new album. The band is making quick progress and drums have already been completed.

"Tracking for the new record went very smoothly with the help of excellent equipment. I played a Pearl Reference kit with Sabian AA cymbals. The drums sound like canons of doom. Every time I hear the toms I want to break something because they sound so damn good. The AA's were a perfect match in their ability to cut through the thunder of the drums. This record is going to have a giant pair of balls hanging from it." - Drummer Zack Simmons

Once again, the band is working with legendary Heavy Music producer Erik Rutan, who has also produced the band's previous two efforts, "A Haunting Curse" and "Carving Out the Eyes of God".

As soon as Goatwhore wraps up recording the album, they will immediately hit the road for headlining shows starting in Tampa, FL. From there, they will join the Exhumed tour along with Cephalic Carnage and Havok. The tour stars in Gallup, NM on October 26th.

Headlining tour:

- Aug 25 at The Brass Mug in Tampa, FL
- Aug 26 at Alabama Music Box in Mobile, AL
- Aug 27 at Head on the Door in Montgomery, AL (This is a FREE show with limited space.)
- Sep 09 at Siberia in New Orleans, LA
- Sep 10 at The City Club of Houma in Houma, LA
- Sep 16 at Coaster's in Fort Walton Beach, FL
- Sep 17 at The Handlebar in Pensacola, FL

EXHUMED tour:

10/28 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
10/29 - St. Louis, MO - FuBar
10/30 - Chicago, IL - Reggies Rock Club
10/31 - Detroit, MI - I-Rock Nightclub
11/1 - Columbus, OH - Alrosa Villa
11/2 - Rochester, NY - MontageMusic Hall
11/3 - Toronto, ON - Wreck Room
11/4 - Montreal, QC - Les Foufounes Electriques
11/5 - Trois-Rivieres, QC - Rock Café Le Stage
11/6 - Quebec City, QC - L’Agitee
11/8 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
11/9 - Brooklyn, NY - Europa
11/10 - Trenton, NJ - Championship
11/11 - Wilmington, DE - Mojo 13
11/12 - Baltimore, MD - Sonar
11/13 - Charlotte, NC - The Casbah at TremontMusic Hall
11/14 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
11/15 - Tampa, FL - Brass Mug
11/17 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
11/18 - San Antonio, TX - Korova (as part of Goregrowler’s Ball with SUFFOCATION)
11/19 - Lafayette, LA - Grant Street Dancehall

Official event flier:

Here is Goatwhore's Studio update:



Here is a recent interview we did with producer Erik Rutan.



Here is an interview we did with vocalist/screamer Ben Falgoust last summer.



Related links:
Goathwhore's Official Site

No Remission are Climbing "Through Blackened Skies" & Reaching for the Stars!

When we first heard No Remission's new album titled "Through Blackened Skies" (Produced by Billy Graziadei from Biohazard), our first question was "why is this band not out touring the entire country?" Not only did they write an amazing album, but whenever they get on stage they know exactly what to do to make everyone lose their minds. Vocalist/guitarist Will Checchi commands the stage with his ear piercing vocals and impressive guitar skills. There is no question that he is one of the most talented and versatile musicians in the New York City Heavy Music Scene. But lets not forget the rest of the band, guitarist Kurt Balogh is a perfect match to Checchi's shredding and their rhythm section is tighter than a boxing glove. Haven't seen them live yet? Well, we are joining forces with them on November 19th for a Metallic Thanksgiving throw-down! More details to be announced soon!

- Vital Statistics:

\m/ LINEUP:

- Will Checchi (Guitar/Vocals)
- Kurt Balogh (Guitar)
- Greg Perlman (Drums)
- Dan Paprocki (Bass)

\m/ YEAR OF FORMATION: 2004

\m/ ORIGIN: Long Island, New York

\m/ MISSION: To stimulate all of your senses through Heavy Hard hitting music that will make you headbang out of control!

\m/ BIOGRAPHY:

Exploding onto the music scene in early 2004, No Remission is a powerful 4-piece Heavy Metal band from Westchester, NY. They have proven the very meaning of perseverance in establishing themselves among the underground NY/CT Metal scene. Relentless in their quest to push far beyond the barriers of mainstream predictability, this fearsome foursome has earned the respect in opening for acts Dying Fetus, Anal Cunt, and Marc Rizzo of Cavalera Conspiracy and Soulfly. Comprised of core influences to the likes of Pantera, Death, At The Gates, Iron Maiden, and Lamb Of God, No Remission has emerged successful in defining their very own signature sound. The band has just released their third full-length album, "Through Blackened Skies" which was mixed and produced by Billy Graziadei of Biohazard. With this new release, No Remission is driven in taking their music to a much larger audience.



Related links:
Read the Horns Up Rocks review of No Remission's "Through Blackened Skies"
NEW No Remission Website
No Remission on Reverbnation
No Remission on MySpace