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GEMINI SYNDROME have announced their final tour before the group shifts focus towards the writing and recording of their third studio album (to be produced by Matt Hyde: Deftones, Slayer), which will conclude the three part trilogy started with 'Lux' and continued on their latest record, 'Memento Mori'. The upcoming "Brought To Light" tour will feature support from Deadset Society and Spoken, with Gemini Syndrome closing out each night as the headliner. In addition to their next headlining tour, the band will also play direct support to fellow label-mates Fozzy on the group's "Judas Rising" tour, which kicks off on September 26th in Clarksville, TN.

On the topic of their upcoming Fall touring, and beginning work on album #3, the band comments:
"The Oracle has foreseen that Gemini Syndrome will be sharing the stage with fellow conspirators, Fozzy, occurring in alignment with the Autumnal Equinox. This Fall Conversion will be the last tour of the year before we abscond to write and record our next album, closing the chapter of 'Memento Mori', and ushering in the 3rd and final act of the trilogy. We look forward to sharing this sacred rite with you."

Fans who catch Gemini Syndrome on any of their upcoming live dates will be in for a treat; as the band has welcomed on Meegs Rascón (ex-Coal Chamber) as their new guitarist. Speaking about the addition of Meegs to the band, Brian Medina (drums) shares, "We couldn't be more pleased to bring Meegs into the Gemini Syndrome Family. He is such a creative and innovative musician, and one of my most trusted and closest friends on this Earth. He's been here since the inception of Gemini Syndrome, and it's great to bring someone who is already family into the fold."

Fans can purchase VIP packages for Gemini Syndrome's "Brought To Light" tour, which include an exclusive acoustic performance, at bit.ly/GS-vip.


TOUR DATES:

Friday, September 15 - Las Vegas, NV @ Vinyl (Hard Rock Casino) w/ Otherwise
Sunday, September 17 - Omaha, NE @ Bourbon Saloon
Tuesday, September 19 - Lakewood, OH @ Winchester Music Tavern
Thursday, September 21 - Ashwaubenon, WI @ Green Bay Distillery
Friday, September 22 - Chippewa Falls, WI @ Every Buddy's
Saturday, September 23 - Battle Creek, MI @ The Music Factory w/ Black Stone Cherry
Sunday, September 9/24 Chesterfield, MI @ Diesel Concert Lounge

w/ Fozzy - "Judas Rising" Tour
Tuesday, September 26 - Clarksville, TN @ The Warehouse
Wednesday, September 27 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's
Thursday, September 28 - Columbus, OH @ A&R Music Bar
Saturday, September 30 - Libertyville, IL @ Austins Fuel Room
Sunday, October 1 - Oklahoma City, OK @ KATTfest at Zoo Amphitheatre
Tuesday, October 3 - Buffalo, NY @ Rapids Theatre
Wednesday, October 4 - Wilkes-Barre, PA @ Chandelier Lobby
Thursday, October 5 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium-Upstairs
Friday, October 6 - Wilmington, DE @ World Café Live at The Queen
Saturday, October 7 - Wilmington, NC @ The Muse
Sunday, October 8 - Winston-Salem, NC @ Johnny and June's

"Brought To Light" U.S. Headlining Tour
Tuesday, October 10 - Louisville, KY @ Trixie's
Wednesday, October 11 - Virginia, VA @ Shakas
Thursday, October 12 - Johnson City, TN @ Capone's
Sunday, October 15 - Ocala, FL @ Rockhouse
Tuesday, October 17 - Destin, FL @ Club LA
Wednesday, October 18 - New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall
Thursday, October 19 - Monroe, LA @ Live Oaks Bar & Ballroom
Friday, October 20 - San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
Saturday, October 21 - McAllen, TX @ Sofie's Saloon
Sunday, October 22 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
Monday, October 23 - Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
Wednesday, October 25 - Lubbock, TX @ Backstage Lubbock
Friday, October 27 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Sunshine Studios
Saturday, October 28 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
Monday, October 30 - West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go
Tuesday, October 31 - Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock
Wednesday, November 1 - Tucson, AZ @ Club XS
Friday, November 3 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
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LORDS OF THE TRIDENT have confirmed the addition of their new lead guitarist to their dual six string weapon department.

Lead vocalist Fang VonWrathenstein has checked in with the following update: "We are extremely excited to announce that we have confirmed a new immortal lead guitar player. His name and the story of how we met will be announced soon, but we can let you know that for a time, he masqueraded as "Brian Koenig", a mortal lead guitar player in the band LUNA MORTIS, signed to Century Media. Prepare your faces, because they're going to get melted like never before!"

Brian states: "It is with great ardor and privilege that I join forces with the Lords of the Trident on lead guitar. I eagerly await the pillaging, plundering, sonic mayhem and world domination that will undoubtedly ensue!"
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It was a little less than a year ago that the world was rocked by the passing of Flattus Maximus, back to the cosmos from whence he came. And since that day fans of GWAR have wondered how the mighty overlords of GWAR would deal with the void it left within the band. GWAR responded the only way they knew how-by soldiering on-and continued to play as a four-piece. But from the very beginning of that phase, the quest began to find the new Scumdog that was in every way as magnificent as his predecessor. Today the members of GWAR are pleased to inform their legions of followers, and even more so their many enemies, that once again the band is whole, with the proclamation that long-lost cousin of Flattus, Pustulus Maximus, has officially joined the band in the position of lead guitarist.

Pustulus offered his first words to the press with the following, "At this point I have nothing to say to the press, even though I am talking to you. I will let my guitar speak for itself. But let me add that I am blood-sworn to honor the legacy of the great Flattus and indeed the whole Maximus tribe. I didn't come here to fuck around. HAIL FLATTUS!"

But how did all of this come to pass? It was easy to get a quote from GWAR lead singer, Oderus Urungus:

"Naturally we were devastated by the passing of Flattus. But we turned that grief into rage and set about the task of finding a new guitar player. The first thing we did was sound the mighty Horn of Hate, and alert all Scumdogs, scattered across the galaxy as they are, as to what had occurred. What people didn't know about Flattus was that was is part of a huge tribe of brutish warriors, The Maximus Clan. They are at the core of any Scumdog Legion worth its blood! Planet Maximus is just crawling with them!"

Oderus farted, blowing a hole in the wall, and continued. "Many of the tribe had fought and even played in bands with Flattus, and we began to get messages from across the stars. The Scumdogs were coming! Coming to Earth to lay tracks on our new album, and pay tribute to the mighty Flattus. Soon the War-Barges of Maximus tribe members began to appear in Earth's orbit...and land outside our great temple! Bubonis, Infectitcus, Fartacus, and many more-all have participated in the creation of the songs that shall be on our new album, which will be out sometime next year.  But it was not until the hulking form of Pustulus appeared at the studio door, bloody guitar in hand, that we knew we had our new member. Here was a being that was supposedly born with a guitar in his fist, which of course resulted in the death of his beloved mother, whose body he immediately devoured. If anyone can replace our beloved comrade, it is this foul creature. Because he can fucking shred."

Little else is known about this being, other than that he has a skin condition where his face and feet are covered in painful pustules that can only be soothed by the application of savage metal, spoiled elephant semen or oral sex. Pustulus is also rumored to be half-deaf, which leads him to yell at everyone, which he does often, because he is convinced everyone in the band is ignoring him when actually he just can't hear what they are saying. It is not known whether he crashed his Scumship into Antarctica or wandered up from the depths of GWAR's Antarctic fortress - all that is known is that he is here, now, and is ready to ROCK.
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Death metal ministers SIX FEET UNDER today announce the addition of rhythm guitarist Ola Englund to their legendary ranks. England, who will make his first official appearance with the band on the 18 Nights Of Blood Tour set to commence next month, takes the place of Rob Arnold.

Comments founding vocalist Chris Barnes of the new recruit:  “Ola is an amazing guitarist and was chosen for his superlative technique and style of playing. We believe he will be the perfect complement to Steve Swanson, and the devastating rhythm section that is Talley/Hughell. Steve, Kevin, Jeff and myself are so looking forward to Ola's entrance into the band upon the release of Undead and the commencement of our first tour next month with Dying Fetus and Revocation. We can’t wait for you to witness the new killing machine that is SIX FEET UNDER! Ola takes over duties for our good friend and death metal warrior Rob Arnold who will be retiring from touring but will remain a central writing partner and fellow collaborator on future SFU releases. We are all sad to not have Rob on the road with us, but are confidant and 110% psyched that Ola is now within the ranks of the Undead and will be ready to lay waste to every stop along the way! Hails!”

Adds Englund: "When I got the call from Chris, it felt unreal; first thing that popped up in my head was, ‘why the hell did he want me -- the total gear nerd from Sweden -- to join his awesome band? To be able to share the stage with one of the biggest icons in death metal and the other killer musicians in SFU is a complete honor and a dream come true for me. I couldn't be happier about the situation! Also the new album blew my mind the first time I heard it, it's intense as hell, but still has the riffs and the grooves that SIX FEET UNDER swears by. Fans are going to love it! I’m looking forward to kick some serious ass together with Chris, Kevin, Steve and Jeff! See you on tour!"

Check out video footage documenting Englund’s guitar skills HERE.


Undead was officially released in North America today via Metal Blade Records. Called “the best thing SFU have recorded since Maximum Violence,” in a recent 8/10 review by Decibel Magazine, the record was produced by Mark Lewis (Deicide, Devildriver), mixed by Jason Suecof (Whitechapel, Job For A Cowboy) and features the recording line up of Barnes alongside guitarist Rob Arnold (ex- Chimaira), longtime guitarist Steve Swanson (ex-Massacre), bassist Jeff Hughell (ex-Brain Drill, ex-Vile), and drummer Kevin Talley (Dying Fetus, Misery Index, Chimaira).

To celebrate its release SIX FEET UNDER will slaughter souls on a near three-week run of live ceremonies this June. The 18 Nights Of Blood Tour will begin in Atlanta, Georgia on June 8. Support will be provided by Dying Fetus and Revocation.

SIX FEET UNDER 18 Nights Of Blood Tour 2012
w/ Dying Fetus, Revocation
6/08/2012 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
6/09/2012 Empire – Springfield, VA
6/10/2012 Palladium – Worcester, MA
6/11/2012 Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY
6/12/2012 Alrosa Villa – Columbus, OH
6/13/2012 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
6/14/2012 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
6/15/2012 Harpo’s – Detroit, MI
6/16/2012 People’s Court – Des Moines, IA*
6/18/2012 The Gothic Theater – Denver, CO*
6/20/2012 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
6/21/2012 Hawthorne Theater – Portland, OR
6/23/2012 The Metro – Oakland, CA
6/24/2012 The Whisky – Los Angeles, CA
6/25/2012 Rocky Point Cantina – Tempe, AZ
6/26/2012 House Of Rock – El Paso, TX
6/27/2012 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
6/29/2012 Crowbar – Tampa, FL* [new venue]
* – No Dying Fetus

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