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| 8.25.05 |
Animosity Update
The new Animosity disc EMPIRES is now out and in stores everywhere! The band has been on the road for most of the last 3 months and are rounding down their lengthy tour with dates back to the west coast alongside ED GEIN and CURL UP and DIE.
Look for info on the band's CD release show and additional touring in the near future.
www.animositysf.com
For more info.
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| 8.23.05 |
The Red Chord Tour Schedule
Just in time for The Red Chord to leave on a support run with Every Time I Die and High on Fire, the band has now announced that they will be supporting CONVERGE and DARKEST HOUR in November. Also appearing on the tour will be MUNICIPAL WASTE. Look for dates to be announced soon.
www.theredchord.com
For more info.
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| 8.21.05 |
Ed Gein album named/complete!
Ed Gein have announced that their long-awaited full length for BMA will be called 'JUDAS GOATS and DIESELEATERS'. The disc has been recorded and the artwork is 100% complete. The new material is heavier, grittier and more abrasive than ever before. Long time fans will not be disappointed.
The band will resume touring in mid-August and we are currently taking packaging suggestions. If you have any ideas, please hit us up at guy@Blackmarketactivities.com. Thanks.
www.ed-gein.com
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| 8.19.05 |
Hellfest Cancelled!
We don't know why or how, but it's confirmed. The almighty Hellfest will not be going down this year. Look for a series of make-up shows to be popping up around the northeast last minute.
www.hellfest.com
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| 6.01.05 |
The Red Chord- Loads of Updates
The Red Chord has returned from their never-ending, two month tour (with Bury Your Dead, A Life Once Lost & If Hope Dies) & just when you thought they were going to take some time off and start slacking, there's a whole slew more dates to announce.
The new disc, Clients was released on May 17th on Metal Blade/BMA and had a couple impressive first week sales, with the disc scanning 6600+ copies since the street date and the disc is still consistently moving with no slowing in sight. The disc has also been making a big impression at college radio, debuting at #5 on the CMJ loud rock charts as well as being the #1 most added on both the Crucial Spins and Loud Rock Charts.www.metalblade.com
Upcoming tour dates include a run of dates in the UK, a stint with the Sounds of the Underground and a long over tour with Between the Buried and Me, Premonitions of War and From A Second Story Window. In other news, the video for the track Antman debuted on Headbanger's Ball last weekend and will appear on Fuse shortly. You can check out the video on the main page of www.soundsoftheunderground.com.
www.theredchord.com
www.soundsoftheundergroundtour.com
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| 3.14.05 |
Adam Wentworth Portfolio Site Launched
Blackmarket's own Adam Wentworth has launched his portfolio site (www.the663.com). We're a month late in letting you know, but better late than never. Head on over and check it out.
www.the663.com
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| 3.9.05 |
Animosity enter studio / Contest!
Animosity entered the studio this Wednesday to record their debut "Empires."ÊWe are all excited to see what sort of tricks these youngsters will pull out of the bag. Check an mp3 from their last demo at www.purevolume.com/animositysanfrancisco. Also, they have entered a contest on www.prototypestudios.com. Go vote for themÊand help them get free stuff!
www.animositysf.com
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| 3.9.05 |
Premonitions of War - Glorified Canadian Dirt Tour Update
After a series of delays, Premonitions of War have finished recording their long awaited disc for BMA. Entitled "Glorified Dirt + True Face" includes re-recorded versions of their debut album (Glorified Dirt, originally self-released in 2000) as well as material from the "True Face of Panic" CD (originally released by Goodfellow Records). Look for the disc to hit stores this summer. Also, look for dates to be announced shortly for an extensive Canadian run in early April.
www.premonitionsofwar.com
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| 3.9.05 |
Paria - On the road again
Besides being added to the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, Paria are getting back on the road next week with Nodes of Ranvier, the Esoteric and the Burning Season. Check them out in a town near you soon!
www.pariamusic.com
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| 3.9.05 |
The Red Chord - Sounds of the Underground
The Red Chord is back in action. Besides confirming almost 8 weeks of touring alongside A Life Once Lost and Bury Your Dead (April 1st to May 27th) and a short jaunt over to the UK at the beginning of June, the band will now be a part of the Sounds of the Underground Tour www.soundsoftheundergroundtour.com on the east coast dates alongside such bands as Lamb of God, Opeth, Strapping Young Lad, Terror, Clutch and many others. Look for dates to be announced soon.
www.theredchord.com
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| 3.9.05 |
Ed Gein - Finishing Touches
Ed Gein just finished a handful of dates with The Red Chord and are taking some time off to put some finishing touches on new material before recording their full length sometime this spring/summer.
www.ed-gein.com
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| 3.9.05 |
From A Second Story Window Tour Update
So everyone was worried about what would happen next following the big vocalist changeover. Based on the feedback we've received so far, all reports have been overwhelming positive that new front man Will Jackson can definitely hold his own. The Decibel Tour alongside Into the Moat, The Acacia Strain and The Red Death has been going amazing, drawing lots of kids in every town with people sticking around every night and going off for the FASSW boys. I think the biggest surprise so far has been when 650+ people showed for their Memphis gig. Thanks to Decibel, Metal Blade, Prosthetic and all others involved in making this tour such a huge success. Be sure to catch the remaining shows and 'Bro-Down' Ohio-vania style with these lunatics.
www.fromasecondstorywindow.com
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| 2.18.05 |
Animosity needs your help!
To aid with the recent equipment loss, Animosity has set up a paypal account for donations to help get them back on their feet @ animositysf@gmail.com. Otherwise, please check out the band's webstore and pick up some merch. Every bit counts. www.animositysf.com.Ê Otherwise, keep an eye out for the missing equipment. Thanks so much!
Companies interested in helping the band with endorsements and artist discounts, please contact guy@blackmarketactivities.comÊor the band directly at animositysf@gmail.com.
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| 2.14.05 |
Animosity signs with Black Market Activities
We are proud to announce that San Francisco based death metal/hardcore band ÊAnimosity has officially joined the BMA roster. The band will enter Castle Ultimate Studios with engineer Zach Ohren to record their new full length, Empires starting March 9th. Artwork will be handled by Paul Romano (Mastodon,Nasum).
According to the group, Empires is a natural and interesting progression from their first disc.Ê "We have matured as musicians and people over our years as a band. We are beginning to find our true musical voice.ÊEmpires is an entirely more advanced album in all respects and is more progressive." The group released one previous album on Tribunal Records in 2003 entitled Shut It Down. Look forÊthe band on tour in April with Into the Moat and Psyopus across the US. The band is available to tourÊfor the remainder of this year and we are currently taking tour packaging suggestions for the rest of 2005.
It is unfortunate that we must also announce that the band's rehearsalÊspace in Watsonville, CA was robbed on the evening of February 9th. "All of us are extremely upset and pissed off by this huge setback, but it will not hold us back from rocking," said Animosity front man, Leo Miller. Despite theÊtragic circumstances, the band is still optimistic aboutÊthe signing and what the future will bring. "We are proud to be teamed up with some of the best current bands in the underground aggressive music world.ÊBMA is currently the most genuine and dedicated label in our community and with their strong work ethic and close band/label relationship, it was the perfect fit for Animosity."
Bands give up their lives and drop everything to give their dreams a shot by taking their show on the road. As many of you know, there is so much overhead and start up expense in touring that traveling musicians tend to be among the poorest people of them all. Anyone willing to steal from those attempting to follow their dreams should be punished severely.
Your help in catching these scumbags is extremely appreciated.Ê If you see, hear or know anything please make sure to get in touch ASAP with animositysf@gmail.comÊand guy@blackmarketactivities.com. Below is a list of all the stolen equipment.
Stolen Equipment:
SKB 6 space rack
BBE 482i Dual Channel Sonic Maximizer
Furman Rpol Power Conditioner
Korg DTR1000 Tuner
3 space drawer
Pearson 6 Space Rack
Korg DTR1000 Tuner
2 space rack drawer
BBE 482 Sonic Maximizer Processor
Rack Power Conditioner
Axis "X" double kick pedal
Peavey 5150 guitar head
Marshall Jcm 2000 guitar head
Boss Noise supresor pedals (2)
Peavey 120/120 Tube Power amp
Ernie Ball "Stingray" Music Man Bass
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| 1.13.05 |
DECIBEL MAGAZINE/FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW TOUR IN FEB!!
DECIBEL MAGAZINE PRESENTS in part with BMA, Metal Blade and Prosthetic present:
From a Second Story Window
The Acacia Strain
Into the Moat
The Red Death
2/17 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
2/18 - Binghamton, NY @ Club Ra'nelles
2/19 - Fredericksburg, VA @ KCs 2/20 - Lancaster, PA @ the American Legion Hall
2/21 - Norfolk, VA @ Michael Bobs
2/22 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ The Limelight
2/23 - Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone
2/24 - Nashville, TN @ The Muse
2/25 - Birmingham, AL @ Cave 9
2/26 - Memphis, TN @ Skatepark of Memphis
2/27 - Baton Rouge, LA @ The Darkroom
2/28 - San Antonio, TX @ Sin 13
3/01 - El Paso, TX @ TBA
3/02 - Phoenix, AZ @ Phix Gallery
3/03 - Corona, CA @ Showcase Theatre
3/04 - Lancaster, CA @ El Doardo
3/05 - South Gate, CA @ The Allen Theatre
3/06 - Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go-Go
3/07 - Ventura, CA @ American Legion Hall
3/08 - Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
3/09 - Reno, NV @ TBA
3/10 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Circuit
3/11 - Boulder, CO @ Club 156
3/12 - Wichita, KS @ TBA
3/13 - Tulsa, OK @ The Pinkeye
3/14 - St. Louis, MO @ Creepy Crawl
3/15 - Milwaukee, WI @ Shorewood Legion Hall
3/16 - Grand Rapids, MI @ TBA
This is going to be an amazing tour. Don't miss it when it comes to your neck of the woods.
www.decibelmagazine.com
www.fromasecondstorywindow.com
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| 1.12.05 |
From a Second Story Window singer replaced
The cat got out of the bag and yes, the rumors are true: FASSW vocalist Sean Vandegrift has indeed left the band. However, everything is still in line as the band has found a replacement in the form of Will Jackson, formerly on NC death-metalcore band The End of All. Both Sean and the band are on great terms and Sean will still be helping the band any way possible.
According to Sean, "Will is a great vocalist and he's quickly becoming a really great frontman. We're all still on good terms and I'm confident the guys (FASSW) will continue on in a strong way. I wish them all the best of luck and my support is with them every step of the way." Although it's uncertain as to what his exact plans will be next, he hinted at the idea of potentially getting another musical project together at some point and he mentioned the possibility of contributing vocals to the upcoming Red Chord disc.
Jackson will be making his debut with the band on their upcoming tour with The Acacia Strain, Into the Moat and The Red Death in February.
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| 1.12.05 |
PARIA BACK ON THE ROAD
After a short break for the holidays, Paria are back in action as they have just embarked on an extensive tour alongside Into the Moat. Make sure to check them out. If you haven't picked it up already, Paria's disc is out and in stores now.
Look out for them in an exclusive interview with Decibel Magazine in the upcoming issue.
Also, in true road warrior style, Paria have some new tour announcements on the way in the next couple weeks.
www.pariamusic.com
Jan 14- Corona, CA
Showcase Theatre
683 South Main St.
Doors 7pm
$9 advance, $10 door
with Into the Moat, Radiation Four, and Winter Solstice
Jan 15- South Gate, CA
The Allen Theatre
3809 Tweedy Blvd
Doors 7pm, $8
with Into the Moat, Winter Solstice, and Radiation Four
Jan 16- North Hollywood, CA
Studio S
5517 Satsuma Ave
Doors 7pm, $9
with Into the Moat, Winter Solstice, and Radiation Four
Jan 17- Ventura, CA
American Legion Hall
with Into the Moat and Winter Solstice
Jan 18- Yuma, AZ
American Legion Hall
1490 W. 3rd St.
with Into the Moat and Winter Solstice
Jan 19- Lancaster, CA
El Dorado
with Into the Moat and Winter Solstice
Jan 20- TBA
with Into the Moat
Jan 21- San Jose, CA
The Cave
with Into the Moat and Animosity
Jan 22- Orangevale, CA
The Boardwalk
9426 Greenback Ln
$10
with Into the Moat, Radiation 4, Animosity, and With Passion
Jan 23- Reno, NV
Club Infinity
with Into the Moat
Jan 24- Midvale (Salt Lake City), UT
The Circuit
7711 So. 700 West
Doors 6pm
$8 advance, $10 door
with Into the Moat
Jan 25- Denver, CO
The Construkt
with Into the Moat
Jan 26- Omaha, NE
Ranch Bowl
1600 S 72 St
shwo at 7:30pm
with Mosaic, Series 8, Analog, and Into the Moat
Jan 27- Madison, WI
Union South
227 N Randall Ave
with Into the Moat and Analog
Jan 28- Grand Rapids, MI
10 Weston Theater
10 Weston St.
Doors 5pm, $6
with Into the Moat and Flesh and Blood Robot
Jan 29- Lakewood (Cleveland), OH
Phantasy Nightclub
11802 Detroit Rd.
Doors 5:30, $8
with Into the Moat
Jan 30- Fredericksburg, VA
Shooters
445 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Doors 3pm, $8
with Into the Moat
Jan 31- Norfolk, VA
Michael Bobs
1524 Johnstons Rd
Doors 6:30pm, $8
with Into the Moat
Feb 1- Charlotte, NC
The Milestone
3400 Tuckaseegee Rd
Doors 8pm, $8
with Into the Moat
Feb 2- Myrtle Beach, SC
The Limelight
1724 Hwy 501
Doors 8pm
$5 21+, $7 under
with Into the Moat
Feb 3- Bristol, TN
Ireson's Pub
11 7th St
doors 8pm, $7
with Into the Moat
Feb 4- Nashville, TN
The Muse
835 4th Ave S
Doors 6:30pm, $8
with Into the Moat
Feb 5- Chicago, IL
Feb 18- Lincoln, NE
Royal Grove
with Morbid Angel and Soulfly
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| 1.12.05 |
The Red Chord studio update
The Red Chord's new album Clients is currently being recorded at Planet Z with engineer/producer Zeuss. According to new drummer Brad Fickiesen, "The record sounds amazing so far.
Zeuss has been working the hell out of us and we're all extremely psyched with the progress to this point. The drum tracks are 100% finished. We're about midway through tracking guitars now and we just started vocals."
The new album is slated to street date May 17th via Metal Blade/BMA with tour plans before and after the release to be announced soon.
In regards to the new record, guitarist Mike McKenzie says, 'Floating science crown'. Bassist Greg Weeks contributed his two cents adding "Diahrea tromobone."
So yeah...ignore that kid on Lambgoat's message board. We don't have the record yet, so he doesn't have the mp3's.
Look for some extensive tour plans to be announced within the next couple weeks.
www.theredchord.com
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| 1.12.05 |
Backstabbers Incorporated frontman drops off tour
There's not a whole lot of info on this one, but Ryan Stabbers has apparently jumped ship on the BSI US tour. The band will still continue on while guitarist and bassist Matt and Brian Serven handle vocal duties until other arrangements can be made.
Make sure to check out the band on this tour as this may very well be the band's last tour of the states.
www.backstabbersinc.com
14th Friday
The Halo Lounge, 2304 NW 30th Ave 503.762.4094
Blowupnihilist, Greyskull, Dog Assassin
8pm
15th Saturday
CA Sacramento
West Coast World Wide 1908 16th St.
7:45pm
16th Sunday
CA Santa Cruz
Stevenson Rec Center UCSC 101 Mclaughlin Drive
Animosity, Set Your Goals, Tiger Uppercut
7pm
17th Monday
CA Long Beach
The Mistake
18th Tuesday
CA San Diego
Love is Red, Tamora, Already Dead
7pm
19th Wednesday
AZ Tucson
Boardwalk CafŽ 47 N. 6th Ave. 85704
$6 All Ages
20th Thursday
NM Albuquerque
The Compound 3206 San Mateo Blvd. NE Albuquerque 87120
w/This is Hell, tba
7pm All Ages $8
21st Friday
TX Dallas
Renos Chop Shop
Kill the Client, Ten Cent Pistol, Man is Mostly Water, Johnny TX
22nd Saturday
TX Houston
Mary Jane's Fat Cat 4216 Washington Ave
8pm All Ages $8
23rd Sunday
LA Shreveport
516 Soundstage 516 Texas Street (downtown) www.516soundstage.com
booking@516soundstage.com 318.222.0156
Blood Ties, BSI, +2
7pm All Ages $6
24th Monday
TN Memphis
The Complex 704 Madison St. 38104
8:30pm $6
25th Tuesday
FL Tarpon Springs
Neptunes Lounge 13 South Safford Ave 34689 http://www.theneptunelounge.com
, Bodies in the Gears, Beauty in Chaos, +1tba
6pm $8
26th Wednesday
FL Daytona
27th Thursday
NEED HELP Savannah? Augusta? SC?
28th Friday
GA Atlanta
Studio arts Building Emory University, Studio Arts 700 Peavine Creek DR 30322
Creation's End
7pm
29th Saturday
VA Norfolk
Michael Bobs 1524 Johnstons Rd www.michaelbobs.com
The End of the Universe,NIWFH, tba
6:30pm All Ages
30th Sunday
PA Allentown
the Pirates Cove 781 Brookside Rd
, Get to the Chopper, Oktober Skyline
3pm $5 donation
31st Monday
MA Boston
The Cambridge Elk's lodge
w/ Draw Blood and Doom Riders
6pm
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