Show Review: Bleeding Through Farewell Tour (Atlanta, GA)

Earlier this year, Bleeding Through announced they were breaking up. This tour is their Farewell to The United States Tour.

First up were Gideon (Sworn In couldn’t make the show). This was 4th time seeing them (2nd with the new singer) A fight broke out during their second song. The asshole ended up get arrested, thankfully. It’s always funny when people think they’re tough shit for going to shows and picking fights. Their guitar tones and breakdown reminded me of Volumes for some reason. Some “hardcore” chick came out and did guest vocals on the last song; sounded a bit weak though.

Oceano were up next; plenty of hardcore dancers for them. Same can’t be said for the mosh pit action though. They put on a good show but I felt like all their songs blended together. Adam’s vocal performance was on point though. It’s interesting to note he doesn’t actually warm up before going on stage at all.

After a short intermission, Winds of Plague took the stage. Johnny, the vocalist, was dressed up as Bane from The Dark Knight Returns. It was more or less a budget version though. They played a mix of old and new songs, my favorite being “One Body Too Many” from their album, Decimate The Weak. On their next to last song, Say Hello to The Undertaker, (I think that was it) they filmed it for a music video. And of course the crowd went nuts when they heard that and did their best to get their faces seen.

Bleeding Through, one of the last great metal bands, graced the stage playing a 16 song set. They opened the show with Love Lost In A Hale Of Gunfire from their third album. “This is Love, This is Murderous”. Brandan mentioned his first experience in Atlanta when they played a record store. He was chewing gum while talking on the phone and the gum happened to pull one of fillings out. He said it was one of the worst pains ever; not to mention he had play a show 10 minutes later. Near the end of set, Brandan was giving a heartfelt farewell speech of sorts but some asshole had to be THAT guy who keeps talking while someone is being serious. He was noticeably pissed, so the band skipped right to their last song, Kill to Believe. RIP Bleeding Through (1999-2013_

Review: Winds of Plague - Resistance

Winds Of Plague, call them what you will whether it be Death Metal, Deathcore or Metalcore but one thing they are is heavy. ‘Resistance’, their latest release in a strong discography of brutal stuff, proves just that with its fast riffs, ferocious drumming, brutal vocals and ground-breaking breakdowns.

A solid release, this is one of their greatest efforts do date, featuring elements that will shake the foundations of many people with its sheer brutality. But brutality isn’t the only thing that will shake you…

Kick starting its Metal machine is the opener ‘Open the Gates of Hell’. It starts off with keyboards et al for the first half before just dropping into its heavy nature. Feeling like stuff in vain of Make Them Suffer, it is effective and gives you a taster of what is yet to come. The intro track swiftly moves into the next song, entitled ‘Say Hello to the Undertaker’. Fast and heavy? Check. Melodic keyboards? Check. Amazing? Check that too. This boasts only some of the heavy breakdowns, fast, heavy and melodic riffs, heavy, frantic bass work, astonishing vocal abilites, furious, aggressive and precise drumming and beautiful, melodic keyboard work that is heavily featured throughout the album.

The rest of the album storms through tracks full of brutality and beauty such as ‘Left for Dead’, ‘Time to Reap’, ‘Good ‘ol Fashioned Bloodbath’ and ‘No Man is My Master’ before reaching the end track, ‘Snake Eyes’. Leading up to the closing track, expect to find some of the heaviest stuff released this year along with what has to be some of the most impressive vocals released on an album during this year.

It has everything from great riffs, heavy breakdowns, great solos, mind-blowing drumming, precise, intense bass-lines and beautiful, haunting and sometimes creepy keyboards that fit so well with everything else placed within the album. It all works here and that makes this album even more impressive to listen too. ‘Snake Eyes’ is a great ending track, a song that starts with blast-beats and keyboards before going into its several riffs and bringing the brutal assault to a magnificent to an end. Everything ends and you are tempted to replay the whole album again.

With keyboards, heavy guitars, chuggy bass-lines, brutal vocals and terrifying drums being a main staple of Winds of Plague, this is certainly an album that delivers. Mixed so that everything can be heard, with all the songs sounding crisp, sharp and beautifully heavy whilst being hauntingly melodic, this is something that will more than likely turn a few heads. Granted, this is nothing new but it is something that is refreshing to listen to. So many bands focus too much on gaining fans whereas this band is more apparent on being as heavy as it can be haunting. It is magnificent.

Crisp, brutal, astonishing, refreshing, haunting, beautiful. Six words to describe this album. Everybody showcases their talents here and the album ends a lot sooner than you could hope for. Johnny Plague’s vocals here are some of the finest vocals in recent years, mixing Death Metal and Hardcore vocals into one fine blend of sheer epicness. Beautiful brutality is on display here and this is one of the damn finest albums released this year. It isn’t the heaviest album made, it isn’t the most ground-breaking but, in terms of albums released so far this year, it is one of the best. If you want something to make you feel like smashing something up, turn this up full blast. Trust me, nothing will make you feel like wanting to smash something up more than this album does.

9.5/10

- Asa

Winds Of Plague Premiere Video For "Open The Gates Of Hell"

WINDS OF PLAGUE have emerged as one of the leaders of the new generation of heavy music. With their innovative and high energy style, the band has captivated audiences across the US and overseas. The new album, RESISTANCE, Produced by Will Putney (Asking Alexandria, Chiodos) is set for release on October 29 via Century Media Records.

Check out the first video for the song “Open the Gates of Hell" live now on the Alternative Press website.

Winds of Plague announce Resistance

Winds of Plague have finished work on their fourth studio album RESISTANCE, the follow-up to their critically acclaimed album Against The World. RESISTANCE is set for release October 29 on Century Media and comes just in time for their tour with BLEEDING THROUGH. See dates below.  VIP tickets are on sale today and General Admission tickets are on sale Monday September 9.

11/1 Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall

11/3 Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre - Studio B

11/4 Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s

11/5 Louisville, KY @ Expo Five

11/6 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar

11/8 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre 

11/9 Milwaukee, WI @ Wisconsin Metalfest

11/10 Cleveland, OH @ Ohio Metalfest

11/11 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock

11/12 Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall

11/13 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

11/14 Springfield, VA @ Empire

11/15 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street 

11/16 Jacksonville, FL @ Roc Bar

11/17 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

11/19 Houston, TX @ Walters

11/20 Dallas, TX @ Trees

11/21 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit

11/22 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes

***Check back for more dates TBA!

Bleeding Through Announce Final US Tour

Having visited Europe and Australia for the last time, Bleeding Through will embark on their final US tour in November. “Love Live Bleeding Through/Farewell to the United States Tour” will feature support from Winds Of Plague, Oceano, Gideon and Sworn In. Dates are below

11/1 Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall

11/3 Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre - Studio B

11/4 Joliet, IL @ Mojoe’s

11/5 Louisville, KY @ Expo Five

11/6 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar

11/8 Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theatre

11/9 Milwaukee, WI @ Wisconsin Metalfest

11/10 Cleveland, OH @ Ohio Metalfest

11/11 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock

11/12 Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall

11/13 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

11/14 Springfield, VA @ Empire

11/15 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street

11/16 Jacksonville, FL @ Roc Bar

11/17 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

11/19 Houston, TX @ Walters

11/20 Dallas, TX @ Trees

11/21 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit

11/22 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes

Bleeding Through US Farewell Tour Date Leaks Out

Even though it’s not officially announced, a date for Bleeding Through’s US farewell tour has leaked out. The tour features Winds of Plague, Oceano, and Gideon. The leaked date/venue can be seen below

Day: Friday, November 1, 2013
Door Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Summit Music Hall - 1902 Blake St., Denver, CO.
Age: All Ages
Advance Ticket Price: $15
Day Of Show Price: $18
Tickets On Sale Starting: Aug 30, 10:00 AM

http://www.sodajerkpresents.com/events.cfm?promotion=12642

KTM Podcast - Episode 8 with Daniel McBride

Daniel McBride, in-house graphic designer for Sumerian Records talks about his work, and what’s it like seeing album covers he’s created on t-shirts. Past episodes can be found here. We are also on Stitcher.

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EXCLUSIVE: Official All Stars Tour lineup

“The All Stars Tour,” a power-packed super tour has been rumored to release a full lineup announcement soon. Suicide Silence and I See Stars have been the only official bands announced thus far. Below is the official lineup for this years “All Stars Tour.”

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At The Skylines
For The Fallen Dreams
Obey The Brave
Make Me Famous
Betraying The Martyrs
Stray From The Path
Attila
Stick To Your Guns
Winds Of Plague
A Skylit Drive
I See Stars
Unearth
The Word Alive
Suicide Silence