NACHTMYSTIUM To Tour With Pentagram!

An update from team NACHTMYSTIUM: "It is with much honor to announce our upcoming mini-tour with US rock/doom legends PENTAGRAM! The tour kicks off right here in our neighborhood in Chicago and will take us to the West Coast and then down to Texas for six exclusive performances with this very influential band that's been around for nearly four decades in one form or another!

GENERAL SURGERY U.S. tour dates + on TV

In support of their just-released Corpus In Extremis, infamous Swedish goregrinders GENERAL SURGERY will be touring the western half of the USA in May and will also make a coveted appearance at this year's Maryland Deathfest. The confirmed dates/venues are as follows:

May 9 2009
LA Murderfest @ Knitting Factory
Los Angeles, California

May 10 2009
The PHiX
Phoenix, Arizona

May 11 2009
Blue Lagoon
Santa Cruz, California

LISTENABLE giveway at RevolverMag.com

REVOLVER, The World's Loudest Rock Magazine, is hosting a special LISTENABLE giveaway where five lucky winners will receive a cd/shirt combo of GENERAL SURGERY, THE AMENTA, CENTAURUS-A and THE EYES OF A TRAITOR - yes, that's five lucky dudes/dudettes will win a total of four cds and four shirts! spread the word/link, if possible:

http://www.revolvermag.com/getlucky

CRIMINAL frontman Anton Reisenegger signs endorsement deal with Fernandes Guitars!

Anton Reisenegger, guitarist/vocalist for Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL, has signed an exclusive endorsement deal with Fernandes Guitars. His weapons of choice are the Fernandes Monterey Deluxe and the Fernandes Vortex Deluxe.

"I am extremely excited and proud I was chosen by Fernandes Guitars to represent them. Fernandes guitars are beautifully crafted instruments, and the pick-up configuration on the Deluxe series leaves absolutely nothing to be desired. I can't wait to play these babies on stage!" comments Reisenegger.

Translation Loss Records signs CITY OF SHIPS and co-release new record

Translation Loss Records are extremely excited to announce the addition of Richmond, VA’s CITY OF SHIPS to their roster! CITY OF SHIPS has been touring relentlessly since its inception in 2005, promoting self-released EPs as well as CD and Vinyl releases from independent Richmond, VA labels Forcefield Records and the Perpetual Motion Machine. The trio will embark on an extensive European tour this summer, first with label mates Rosetta and later joining The End Records’ Braveyoung (previously named Giant, from NC).

Southern Lord Signs THE ACCUSED

Southern Lord Records is pleased to announce the signing of legendary Seattle splatter rock kings THE ACCUSED! Said label head Greg Anderson: "THE ACCUSED and guitarist Tommy Niemeyer were basically responsible for turning me onto hardcore/punk and underground metal. If it wasn't for me witnessing THE ACCUSED slay the audience -- and me -- in 1985 I may be writing this today!"

TARDY BROTHERS Release Bloodline

Since forming Xecutioner, later renamed Obituary, in 1984 brothers John and Donald Tardy have unquestionably become a household names for metal fans. Each have earned the respect of their peers: John for his distinct and unrivaled guttural voice and Donald for his supreme drum abilities. With Bloodline, the duo expand their musical playcard showcasing not only a new artistic outlet but also extending opportunity for them to take their global fanbase on an exciting new journey.

NACHTMYSTIUM's Doomsday Derelicts MCD To Be Released Next Month

In an update issued by the band: "We're proud to announce that we've licensed our own new EP, Doomsday Derelicts from our North American label, Century Media, to be released on our own in-house label Battle Kommand Records for release in North America! The CD will be at press shortly and we anticipate a release date of May 5th, 2009. This will be a limited edition release, and there will be a mail-order only version with additional items included. More news TBA."

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