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Detroit, MI's BATTLECROSS, one of 2012's break-out metal acts, will continue their live campaign in support of their debut full-length, Pursuit of Honor, in 2013. The first leg of the tour, which also includes support from Demon Hunter, and All Shall Perish, will begin on February 2nd in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and runs through February 16th. The second leg of the tour will be announced shortly.

BATTLECROSS guitarist Hiran Deraniyagala comments on the tour: "Wow! So stoked to hit the road with all these great bands - In Flames, Demon Hunter and All Shall Perish. Last year was good to us and looks like next year is even better for Battlecross. This will be a nice break from working on new material and we can't wait to see some new and old faces! Once again very humbled and honored to be a part of a great tour! See you all soon!" Vocalist Kyle "Gumby" Gunther adds: "We hope that fans will come party with us on the Growing Pains tour with Abiotic that starts next week so they can prepare for the heavy metal onslaught that will come their way in February!"


TOUR DATES:

02/02 Revolution Ft. Lauderdale, FL
02/04 Georgia Theater Athens, GA
02/05 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC
02/07 The Madison Theater Covington, KY
02/08 Mojoes Joliet, IL
02/09 Bourbon Theater Lincoln, NE
02/10 Boulder Theater Boulder, CO
02/12 Orpheum Theater Flagstaff, AZ
02/13 House of Blues San Diego, CA
02/14 The Catalyst Santa Cruz, CA
02/15 Majestic Ventura Theater Ventura, CA
02/16 Knitting Factory Reno, NV

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Demon Hunter an act that's been going at it for 10 long years having released 6 albums, 1 live album and a documentary film there is nothing these guys cannot do. The band caught up with me to discuss the band's history, album details and summer time plans just around the bin.


1. For those who may not know who Demon Hunter is can you give us a brief summary?

Demon Hunter is a metal band, rooted in melody, aggression and groove. Our members are spread across the USA. We've been active for 10 years; have released 6 studio albums, 1 live record, and a documentary film.

2. Tell me about the logo for Demon Hunter what does it represent for you and the band?

The logo is a literal interpretation of the band name- a demon skull with a bullet hole in its forehead. This logo represents what the band stands for- the destruction of evil and sin, both in the self, and the world as a whole.

3. How has the band’s sound evolved from The World Is a Thorn to True Defiance?

The band's progression over the past few years has been moving further into metal territory, and further away from our roots in hardcore. That's the easiest way to put it- less breakdowns, more melody, faster, more technical. This description will make sense to those who understand the nuances of these genres. 

4. Was your songwriting and recording process any different than usual for this CD?

We wrote and recorded this album in a very similar fashion to all of our previous records. I have a tradition and formula that works best for me, in terms of writing, so I don't usually stray from that.

5. What inspired the album title? Is it a concept album?

If metal is inherently defiant, yet all that defiance is pointed in the same direction, then it stops being the exception, and starts being the rule. As a band with a Christian world-view, our ideals are very unpopular- not just in metal, but modern culture at large. I see what we do as a form of true defiance.

6. How does it feel to have six albums under your guys belts did you ever see the band to come this far and release this many albums?

I never thought I'd be looking back at 10 years and 6 albums. It's really amazing. It seems like we just started yesterday, and at the same time, so much has happened. It's been quite a ride. I'm excited to keep it moving.

7. This time around you did not decide to feature any guest artists as you have in the past why didn't you want to have anyone come abroad?

Not only was I pressed for time during the writing process, which left me with little spare time to think about the possibility of guests, but after nabbing both Speed and Christian on the last record, it's hard to know where to go from there. Those guys are 2 of my top 3 current metal vocalists.

8. What are your songs about? What specific themes do they cover?

We write songs about the human condition, love, lust, death, sin, solitude, mortality, anger, and faith, all through the lens of a Christian worldview.

9. Do you write your own songs? Can you discuss the songwriting process in detail?

Yes, we write all of our own material. I gather ideas throughout the year, and record them onto my phone- these can be riff ideas, vocal melodies, and lyrics, whatever. A few months before we're slated to record, I start to flesh these ideas out into full songs. I create these demo tracks in Garage Band. I program the drums; add some lead guitar ideas and bass... and vocals if I get time. These demos serve as the master blueprint for what we record in the studio. The lyrics I'll write whenever and wherever I can. It can happen in my car, at home, at the office... whenever they come to me.

10. Who are your musical influences?

Pantera, Metallica, Machine Head, Fear Factory, Sepultura, Slipknot, Soilwork, Scar Symmetry, At The Gates, Deftones, Alice In Chains, HIM, etc.

11. What are your expectations for the CD?

I have no expectations, but I'm hoping people love it. We're very proud of this record.

12. How do you describe your music to people? What image do you think your music conveys?

I hope that it conveys a sense of hope... and understanding. We believe Jesus Christ is the answer to everything... trial or struggle, concern, desire, hope, meaning, purpose... so we hope that comes through in our songs.

13. Can you tell me about the concept behind the video "My Destiny" is all about?

   

It's about growing up in the suburbs, finding your place in the world, hanging with your friends, getting into trouble, discovering new music, forming your tastes... the song is all about that moment I realized I wanted to do music for a living. It's about growing up and realizing your place in the world. The kids in the video are supposed to vaguely symbolize the guys in the band. We didn't all grow up together, but we did grow up in a very similar fashion, with many of the same interests.

14. What are your upcoming touring plans?

We're heading to Europe this weekend. We'll be there for about a week with Deadlock, Nightrage and Insense. We'll be announcing some summer tour dates soon, so stay tuned for that.
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CANCER BATS are excited to announce that they will be performing on The True Defiance Tour! The tour headliner is none other than Demon Hunter, whose new album, True Defiance, was also released this month and debuted at #36 on the Billboard 200 chart. Dead Set On Living, the latest effort from CANCER BATS, is now available worldwide after being released on April 24th in the US via Metal Blade Records. The band is currently in Europe until the end of May as part of their seemingly endless touring schedule.

Perpetually enthusiastic Cancer Bats vocalist Liam Cormier adds, "THIS TOUR IS GOING TO CRUSH ALL LIFE! We all can't wait to rip it up with our homies in Bleeding Through and our soon to be homies Demon Hunter! This shit is gonna fuckin rip!"

The reaction to Dead Set On Living across the globe has been overwhelmingly positive. About.com claims that "With positivity this ugly, it's hard not to find something to love", while the UK's Metal Hammer gives the album a 9/10; "It's heavy, it's catchy, it's relentlessly brilliant and, above all else, it's still quite unlike anything else you're likely to hear this year". Fans can pick up Dead Set On Living directly from metalblade.com, as well as on iTunes, Amazon, and at local record stores.

In other news, fans can now download a brand new CANCER BATS app for their iphones! Check it out on the iTunes app store HERE. It's an easy place to keep track of the band's tour dates, as well as listen to music, watch videos, and more.

BLUE COLLAR PRESS & REVOLVER MAGAZINE PRESENT:
THE TRUE DEFIANCE TOUR
Demon Hunter, Bleeding Through, CANCER BATS, The Plot In You, Willows
07/26 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theater
07/27 Sacramento, CA Ace of Spades
07/29 Tempe, AZ The Marquee
07/30 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
07/31 Dallas, TX The Door
08/01 Houston, TX Warehouse Live
08/03 Denver, CO The Summit Music Hall
08/04 Salt Lake City, UT The Complex
08/05 Boise, ID Knitting Factory

CANCER BATS EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
04/27 Milan, IT Honky Tonky
04/28 Rome, IT Init Club
04/30 Lyon, FR Marquise
w/ Everytime I Die, Set Your Goals & Make Do and Mend
05/01 Colonge, DE Underground
05/02 Frankfurt, DE Batschkapp
05/03 Stuttgart, DE Universum
05/04 Zurich, CI Abart
05/05 Munich, DE Backstage Halle
05/06 Vienna, AU Szene
05/07 Cluj Napoca, RO Gambrinus Pub
05/08 Bratislava, SK Randall Club
05/09 Prague, CZ Futtum
05/10 Schwienfurt, DE Stattbahnhof
05/11 Berlin, DE Columbia Club
05/12 Copenhagen, DK Pumphuset
05/13 Stockholm, SE Klubben
05/14 Gothenburg, SE Sticky Fingers
05/15 Aarhus, DK Train
05/16 Hamburg, DE Knust
05/17 Bremen, DE Lagerhaus
05/18 Hannover, DE Faust
05/19 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo
End Tour
05/20 Valenica, ES Rock City
05/21 Barcelona, ES Rock Sound Bar
05/22 Mallorca, ES Sala Assaig
05/23 Lisbon, Portugal Music Box
05/24 Porto, Portugal Hardclub
05/26 Leeds, UK Slamdunk North
05/27 Longdon, UK Slamdunk South - Herts Uni
05/28 Cardiff, UK Slamdunk Wales - Cardiff Uni
05/29 Glasgow, UK Slamdunk Scotland - ABC
For complete European tour listings, including festival appearances, head to cancerbats.com.

06/29 Chicago, IL Cobra Lounge
06/30 Detroit, MI Misfit Lab
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Solid State Records artist Demon Hunter released their new music video for "My Destiny" today on their official website http://www.DemonHunter.net. This is the first video released from the highly anticipated full length True Defiance due in stores April 10th. The video was directed by Robby Starbuck whose credits include August Burns Red, Smashing Pumpkins, etc. Check out the video below!

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In addition to the recently announced dates with DEMON HUNTER and NIGHTRAGE, DEADLOCK have now announced a small headline run. DEADLOCK will be supported by Swedish modern metal newcomers THE UNGUIDED (feat. former and current members of Sonic Syndicate) and DEVASTATING ENEMY from Austria.

TOUR DATES:

20.04.2012 Budapest @ Crazy Mama Club, Hungary (without Unguided)
21.04.2012 München @ Backstage, Germany
22.04.2012 Pratteln @ Gallery, Switzerland
24.04.2012 Mühltal @ Steinbruch Theater, Germany
26.04.2012 Berlin @ K17, Germany
27.04.2012 Praha @ Carodejales Festival, Czech Republic
28.04.2012 Paderborn @ Metal Inferno Festival Germany (without Unguided)
29.04.2012 Trier @ Ex-Haus, Germany
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Seattle-based Christian metallers DEMON HUNTER have finished tracking a brand new album in their hometown. The CD sees the band reuniting with producer Aaron Sprinkle (ANBERLIN, EMERY) and mixer Jason Suecof (ALL THAT REMAINS, TRIVIUM) with a collection of songs emphasizing the band's strongest components: true metal, dark rock and balladry.

Ryan Clark, Tim "Yogi" Watts (drums), Jonathan Dunn (bass) and Patrick Judge (lead guitar) are now joined by their longtime friend Jeremiah Scott (guitar), whose credits as a metal musician (THE SHOWDOWN) and producer (LIVING SACRIFICE) are well established.

"This record is without a doubt our most aggressive," said vocalist and band co-founder Ryan Clark.

"Every DEMON HUNTER record must be a step up from the last. I know that's a goal for every band, but it seldom works that way — especially today, especially in metal. It seems like most bands' prime years are long behind them. I refuse to let that be the case for us,"

"We've been extremely underwhelmed with metal for the last five years or so, and that's been the fuel to create this record. With an extreme over-saturation of false, fleeting, trend-hopping noise in today's metal scene, we had to make something we've been longing to hear. Something truly meaningful and artistic. Something our fans would love and something that will turn the heads of those who have ignored us for the past decade."

The new DEMON HUNTER album is tentatively scheduled for an April release through longtime label home Solid State.

TOUR DATES:

April 27 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
April 30 - Kouvola, Finland @ Vappugospel
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