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TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC welcomes Ultra-Tech Metallers, JOURNAL!

TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC is proud to announce the addition of ultra-tech metallers, JOURNAL, to their trend setting roster.  Residing in Sacramento, JOURNAL’s influential 2007 debut, Casualties Of War, garnered the band quite the reputation as a fresh take on progressive / technical metal, and the band began to grow a cult-like following who could not get enough of the extremely infectious JOURNAL.

Now even leagues better on their latest 2010 release, Unlorja, the dudes are expanding tech metal into unimaginable dimensions, thinking both musicianship and concept.  Calculated to the exact decimal, JOURNAL’s jaw dropping math / technical death metal onslaught can be compared to the schizophrenic side of The Dillinger Escape Plan, while equally as much the band’s adventurous prog side can be compared to Dream Theater.  The 80 minute long Unlorja is as epic as can be, and surely to make the cut on some of your “Best of 2010” lists!  There’s so much detail in Unlorja, that multiple spins are mandatory for this open minded beast.  Dive into its greatness now!
http://www.myspace.com/journalmusic

Do you like guitars?  Do you like fast shredding, while at the same time, something equally as unique?  Check out JOURNAL guitarist Joe, and please repost!

JOURNAL – “Velvet Ribbon” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UsZSayCrbg
JOURNAL – “Conducting From The Grave With Passion” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NEK4kSLFaQ&feature=related

Greetings humans, you’ve just encountered A BAND OF ORCS!  Welcome to the prophesied Domination of the human race, ruled by your new leaders, A BAND OF ORCS.  These merciless guitar warriors fuse extreme metal with stunning theatrics to forge a virtual collision between Slayer and Dungeons & Dragons or Gwar and Warhammer 40K that is sure to bring the foretold Domination of our pitiful human race.  We’re not sure what exactly the Domination is, but we have become so ensnared by the heavy metal sorcery of A BAND OF ORCS that we’ll do anything to help them achieve this apocalyptic vision of earth’s future.

Their bone-crushing riffs, abundance of low-ended guitar tones, and guttural oRc growls are enough to make any righteous human raise their horns high into the air and convert them into metal tusks on wartless chins.  Hailed as savage reavers by even the most killer of human bad-asses like the legendary Bruce Dickinson, the shredders in 3 Inches Of Blood, Metal Sanaz, and many, many others, A BAND OF ORCS has begun to enslave the hearts, minds and souls of the masses.  Take notice before the Domination crushes you!

Band manager and Chaos Pundit Gruesom Grimp comments: “Greetings Inchoates, A Band of Orcs looks forward to using the propaganda machine of our new slaves at Team All About the Music to spread the bad news about the foretold Domination of your miserable human ear drums.  The good news about the bad news is that you can become one of the Spared by simply declaring your allegiance to us in one or all of these simple gestures: buy and review the EP “WarChiefs of the Apocalypse,” conduct interviews by email or phone, buy some Loot from us, send us your daughters, drink elf-blood from the Horn of Gzoroth at one of our live raids, or help us create circle-pit maelstroms to open a vortex that draws the rest of the Gore-Stained Axe Tribe through to this realm from the blasted wastes of Hirntodia.”

Alex Gilbert (TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC owner) comments: Any band can create an obvious selling point to appeal to the masses (look at all these hipster bands who can’t play a note), but to actually back your strategy (reality) with some of the most precise and dominating extreme metal on the planet is another story.  A BAND OF ORCS has created a killer trend, and in an extreme metal perspective, A BAND OF ORCS is a much needed force in this genre, dominating human imitators.  From studio to live domination, people are going to take notice, fast.  Trust me on this one and hear / see for yourself.  The killing spree has only just begun…

((( Show some Tusk and headbang to the brutal sounds of A BAND OF ORCS here: http://www.myspace.com/abandoforcs )))

Have you ever talked to an actual oRc before?  Call A BAND OF ORCS on TheLiveLine for free, leave them messages in hope they will spare your miserable life!!  http://www.theliveline.com/abandoforcs

Are oRcs among us?  oRc sightings are starting to spring up on the internet!    Yes, we think these videos offer definitive proof they’re here.  Check out these YouTube and MySpace links to see a real oRc (THIS IS NOT FAKE!):

Are Orcs among us? http://www.youtube.com/abandoforcs#p/u/17/lLdmhFsMtFw

Orc Sighting May 2008 http://www.youtube.com/abandoforcs#p/u/17/lLdmhFsMtFw

Orc Sighting Santa Cruz http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=106095983

And while you’re at it, check out their debut video for “Into the Maelstrom” from the WarChiefs of the Apocalypse EP at www.youtube.com/abandoforcs !

TRUTH CORRODED NEW ALBUM ‘WORSHIP THE BLED’ – REVEAL GUEST MUSICIANS

Australian extreme thrash metal band TRUTH CORRODED are currently recording the band’s latest album titled Worship The Bled. The album will feature two special guest musicians – Kevin Talley from DAATH and Jonas Kjellgren from SCAR SYMMETRY. Kevin Talley (who has also performed with bands such as MISERY INDEX, CHIMAIRA, DYING FETUS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER) performs drums on the album with Jonas Kjellgren contributing a solo to the albums opening song ‘ Knives Of The Betrayed ‘. Jonas will also be mixing and mastering the album at Black Lounge Studio in Sweden in August.

Commenting on the involvement of Talley and Kjellgren, TRUTH CORRODED bassist Greg Shaw offers” To have Kevin and Jonas involved with the album is immense. Due to our recent line up change and inability to reschedule the recording we were really fortunate that Kevin could record the drums for our album, and his work is outstanding, completing what is the most intense music we have ever written. Kevin has worked with some very influential bands and his style is ideal for our sound. To have Jonas back on board to mix and master the album and also contribute a solo is incredible – he has been a great friend and offered great encouragement to the band.  We cannot wait to hear the final result”

Since the release of TRUTH CORRODED’s last album Upon The Warlords Crawl in 2008, the band have toured across Australia and Asia , performing in China, Japan, Singapore and Thailand, and supporting bands such as LAMB OF GOD, BEHEMOTH, ARCH ENEMY, DEATH ANGEL and SUFFOCATION. The band is now planning their return to Japan and touring Europe early in 2011. Check the band’s website www.truthcorroded.com for updates on the release of Worship The Bled and upcoming tour.

((( Headbang here: http://www.myspace.com/truthcorroded )))

http://teamallaboutthemusic.com/bands/truth-corroded

TRUTH CORRODED is proud to welcome Andrew Parkinson as their new drummer. Andrew will be recording the band’s upcoming album titled Worship The Bled.  TRUTH CORRODED will enter the studio in July with Worship The Bled to be mixed and mastered in Sweden by SCAR SYMMETRY guitarist Jonas Kjelgren.

Commenting on the recent developments in the band’s line up and the upcoming recording, bassist Greg Shaw comments: “Andrew is a great drummer with a highly professional attitude and musical background, so the band is really pleased to have him join. He brings enthusiasm and a strong ethic that the band needs to take its music to the next stage. With most of the album being written by Mark (guitarist) and myself, using a drum machine to map out the songs, the transition has been seamless. Andrew has started working on the new songs and we look forward to entering the studio with him in July.  The new songs are some of the fastest the band has written, but also the most crushing. This album builds on the previous album Upon The Warlords Crawl, but destroys using new methods”.

Former drummer Liam Okninski has left the band to join the army. His last shows with the band will be on May 22nd in Adelaide, South Australia and the Dead Of Winter Festival in Brisbane, Queensland on July 3rd.

((( Headbang here: http://www.myspace.com/truthcorroded )))

THE RIPPLE EFFECT
“A sound so damn heavy and devastating that you’ll think that you’ve entered a nuclear war armed only with a switchblade.”

METAL MANIACS
“There is indeed no denying it, “Upon The Warlords Crawl” is a solid album, evidencing that Truth Corroded is a talented band writing bold but solid content from the ground-up.”

SEA OF TRANQUILITY
“Truth Corroded alter their attack in numerous ways that demand your attention.”

Soooo, TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC just booked The Almighty KHANNqueror Tour featuring KHANN (Blackmarket Activities / Metal Blade), Shall Be The Conqueror, and on select dates Tiger Flowers and Fight Amp (Translation Loss).  Khann you make it out to a show??

4/12 – Indianapolis, IN @ Birdy’s
4/13 – Chicago, IL @ Metal Shaker
4/14 – Lansing, MI @ The Loft w/ Knowlyfe, Endless Aisle
4/15 – Oneonta, NY @ Foothills PAC w/ Tiger Flowers
4/16 – Goshen, NY @ Sounds Asylum w/ Endwell, Tiger Flowers
4/17 – Burlington, VT @ Daybreak CC w/ Tiger Flowers, Surrounded By Teeth
4/18 – Haverville, MA @ Anchors Up! w/ Tiger Flowers
4/19 – Brooklyn, NY @ Lit Lounge w/ Tiger Flowers
4/20 – Philadelphia, PA @ Northstar w/ Fight Amp

 
TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC proud to announce newest client, TRUTH CORRODED, from Australia
 TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC is very proud to welcome extreme metallers TRUTH CORRODED, from Adelaide, Australia to the family.  The band has just returned from their 2nd Asian Tour, routing through the major cities of China, Japan, and Singapore.  TRUTH CORRODED and their monstrous stomp has been stunning metalheads with their latest release, Upon The Warlords Crawl, as well as delivering the business aspect into the mix, with members of TRUTH CORRODED owning indie metal label, Truth Inc. Records, and heading up the annual Against The Grain Festival.
 
Greg Shaw (bassist) comments: “Truth Corroded is really looking forward to working alongside the dedicated and highly professional team behind Team All About The Music. They have provided outstanding front to the bands it represents. Together we will be able to not only extend and raise the profile of Truth Corroded but also develop and build a more global network with the aim to conquer wherever heavy music followers are listening.”
 
Alex Gilbert (Owner) comments: “It’s rare to find such a straight forward metal assault with such an open mind!  TRUTH CORRODED bring the real deal with an extensive tour history throughout Australia and Asia, and aside from the guys owning a great indie metal label, Truth Inc. Records, our minds are one in the same regarding business development, which is world domination.”
 
((( Headbang here: http://www.myspace.com/truthcorroded )))

HYPNO5E announces 2nd month of METAL AS ART Tour w/ Starring Janet Leigh, FALLEN MARTYR
 French experi-metalists HYPNO5E have just announced they will be co-headlining the 2nd month of the METAL AS ART Tour with Metal Blade/Ironclad Recordings act Starring Janet Leigh.  Special guests of the tour include melodic metal monsters FALLEN MARTYR, from Maryland. 
 
Yes, you heard that right.  The road warriors HYPNO5E is touring for 2 months straight in the US!  HYPNO5E is currently out on the road with Revocation and The Binary Code for the 1st month of METAL AS ART.  The 2nd month of METAL AS ART will kick off in Philadelphia @ Khyber on February 9th, and conclude in early March in New York City at the free Tones Of Death show @ Fontana’s.
 
The METAL AS ART Tour presented by Tones Of Death.com has a whole host of sponsors including Ultimate-Guitar, MetalSucks.net, SMNnews, Metal Injection, Killer Tours, Metal Review, The Ripple Effect, Roxwel, and Ed Stone Rockwear who will be giving away two free exclusive METAL AS ART t-shirts at each show.
 
HYPNO5E’s debut album, Des Deux L’une Est L’autre (English translation: “of the two, one is the other”) can be streamed in its entirety at HYPNO5E’s official myspace.  Keep an eye out for the tour machine’s next album to be much more violent and futuristic: http://www.myspace.com/hypno5e
 
FALLEN MARTYR, who recently announced the re-release of their EP, The Six Roots Of True Will, has a new myspace layout up: http://www.myspace.com/fallenmartyr
 
 
METAL AS ART 2nd Run w/ HYPNO5E, Starring Janet Leigh, FALLEN MARTYR
2/9/2010 – Philadelphia, PA @ Khyber w/ This Or The Apocalypse
2/10/2010 – Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone
2/11/2010 – Charleston, SC @ The Oasis
2/12/2010 – Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn
2/13/2010 – Savannah, GA @ The Wormhole
2/14/2010 – TBA – HELP US BOOK!
2/15/2010 – Lexington, KY @ Buster’s
2/16/2010 – Nashville, TN @ The Muse w/ Enfold Darkness *
2/17/2010 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club
2/18/2010 – Indianapolis, IN @ Melody Inn w/ Woe Of Tyrants
2/19/2010 – East Lansing, MI @ Small Planet w/ Woe Of Tyrants
2/20/2010 – Grand Rapids, MI @ The Breakroom w/ Woe Of Tyrants
2/21/2010 – Detroit, MI @ Paycheck’s
2/22/2010 – Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
2/23/2010 – Marion, OH @ Liq’r Bar w/ Woe Of Tyrants
2/24/2010 – Buffalo, NY @ Broadway Joe’s
2/25/2010 – HELP US BOOK!
2/26/2010 – Oneonta, NY @ Foothill’s Pac
2/27/2010 – Burlington, VT @ 242 Main
2/28/2010 – Manchester, NH @ Ground Zero
3/1/2010 – TBA – HELP US BOOK!
3/2/2010 – TBA – HELP US BOOK!
3/3/2010 – TBA – HELP US BOOK!
3/4/2010 – New York, NY @ Fontana’s – TONES OF DEATH SHOW
 
* = No HYPNO5E  
 
Remaining METAL AS ART dates w/ Revocation and The Binary Code
1/31/10 – Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge
2/1/10 – Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
2/2/10 – TBA
2/3/10 – Nashville, TN @ The Muse
2/4/10 – Cincinnati, OH @ Dirty Jacks
2/5/10 – Baltimore, MD @ Sidebar
2/6/10 – Trenton, NJ @ The Championship
 
 
TIME OUT NEW YORK –
“French outfit Hypno5e juxtaposes technical, dissonant metalcore with pretty abstraction.”
 
METAL UNDERGROUND -
“From breakdowns behind classical female vocals to gut-wrenching screams and syncopation, the band covers more ground than Rambo ripping through a jungle…  A surrealistic venture through several genres of haunting ass-kickings, because this is an album meant to frighten, impress, and envelope the listener.”
 
THE RIPPLE EFFECT -
“Experimentally proggy, technically over the head, and brutal all at the same time, these guys hear music in their own unique way and aren’t afraid to stretch their sound to distant and, as of yet, unimaginable dimensions… This is the type of album that will make you question all that you know, or think that you know, about music…”

TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC announce newest client, MOPA, feat. ex-PSYKUP
TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC is proud to announce their newest innovative talent, MOPA (MY OWN PRIVATE ALASKA), from Toulouse, France, featuring ex members of Season Of Mist recording artist Psykup.  MOPA has recently signed a deal with I Am Recordings, which is Ross Robinson’s imprint.  The band’s I Am Recordings debut, Amen, was recorded by Ross Robinson (Korn, At The Drive In, Slipknot, The Cure), mixed by Ryan Boesch (Ben Harper, Helmet, Foo Fighters), and mastered by Alan Douches (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, Mastodon).  Impressive indeed, as the band already has quite the track record from a full European tour with Will Haven, an opening slot for Metallica, and upcoming plans to tour the world.

A collector’s series album of Amen will be released on March 1^st (double vinyl << album >> + CD << album >> + DVD).  Pre-orders for the collector’s edition begin February 1^st.  A digital release is set for March 15, and a physical release on April 5^th.

Milka (vocals) comments: “We’re very excited working with TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC.  With Ross Robinson recording our latest and taking in his philosophy, “stay free and stay ourselves”, we wanted to work country after country only with the most motivated people for MOPA’s music. Alex Gilbert and his team are one of those. They’re real workers. They don’t spend their work time telling they’re working… they really just work. We appreciate that. We’re hard workers too. We ate tons of roads, liters of gas, to play all over Europe.  We’ve got history, souvenirs, and stories to tell. Now we’re proud to spread our music for a strong year in 2010.”

Alex Gilbert (owner) comments: “Now-a-days, the music world is changing at such a fast pace, where stardom is arising more from a lifestyle than from the music itself.  France’s MOPA unleashes a lifestyle that just might save rock and roll.  The band unleashes classical and catchy piano compositions, hardcore drumming, and crazed vocals that both command and expand in so many ways, equipped with such a strong message that ultimately taps you to open up and express your true self.  I’m always looking for fresh, moving, and innovative talent with a futuristic vibe, and I’m extremely excited to work with such a creative force!  Look for MOPA to be on the road soon . . .  everywhere.”

I HIGHLY recommend you to check out this new lifestyle that is MOPA: http://www.myspace.com/myownprivatealaska

Make sure you check out MOPA’s video teaser for their 1^st single, “After You”.  If you could please circulate this video teaser, that’d be great!


And while you’re at their youtube page, make sure you check out their video updates (all 7 of ‘em!) heading down to Los Angeles to record with the legendary Ross Robinson.  They are some fun watches indeed: http://www.youtube.com/MopaOfficial

DARK KNIGHT MANAGEMENT and TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC create partnership; announce work with FALLEN MARTYR

 TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC is proud to announce a partnership with DARK KNIGHT MANAGEMENT, where the two’s first task together is work with melodic metal monsters FALLEN MARTYR, from Maryland.

Tom Dickerson (DARK KNIGHT – Owner) comments: “Alex is a man with a lot of passion for the music industry. Working with Alex for the past few months has proven to be a successful partnership by setting achievable goals and delivering on all fronts. I am proud to announce a partnership with TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC. PR will be a huge benefit for FALLEN MARTYR as it will allow for greater exposure as well as help with new touring opportunities.  Together DARK KNIGHT MANAGEMENT, TEAM ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC and FALLEN MARTYR will succeed to make a heavy impact that will definitely draw ears and bring a breath of fresh air to the melodic metal genre.”

Gabriel Luis (lead guitarist) comments: “I’m very excited to be working with Alex and the rest of TEAM AATM on a more personal level. We have been working together on a few things for some time, but to now partner up and make things official only feels right. They have the same drive and motivation to move forward in this industry as we do, and we could not be more pleased. With a work ethic like that expect big things from TEAM AATM and FALLEN MARTYR”

Alex Gilbert (TEAM AATM – Owner) comments: “Tom and I have been in touch for some time now, and I’m extremely proud to announce a partnership with DARK KNIGHT MANAGEMENT, to where the two of us combined will strive for maximum output.  On the FALLEN MARTYR side of things, the dudes are rockstars, really!  From their crushing technicality, soaring leads, and classically trained vocals, FALLEN MARTYR gives the whole package, getting the most out of their melodies, crafting quality songs from start to finish.  I’m stoked to be helping on the PR side, as well as lending a hand in booking.

Expect FALLEN MARTYR tour dates to surface in the very near future, in support of their latest, The Six Roots Of True Will.  In the meantime, you can hear 3 songs from the release here:

((( headbang here: http://www.myspace.com/fallenmartyr )))

((( headbang here: http://www.myspace.com/darkknightmanagement / http://www.myspace.com/allaboutthemusicpublicity )))

Upcoming FALLEN MARTYR shows
Dec 12 – Baltimore, MD @ Bourbon Street w/ Marc Rizzo of Soulfly
Jan 26 – Springfield, VA @ Jaxx w/ Epica, Threat Signal, Blackguard