SUFFOCATION GLOOM ADRENALINE MOB BEASTMAKER ...OF THE DARK LIGHT SOLARIS WE THE PEOPLE INSIDE THE SKULL NUCLEAR BLAST E1 CENTURY MEDIA RISE ABOVE New York death metallers Suffocation return Combining death metal, black metal, doom Recorded once again at Sonic Stomp Studios “When I describe what we do to do people with ...Of the Dark Light. The disc was pro- metal, progressive metal, post-grunge, and oc- over a year-plus period, We the People sounds that don’t know about us I like to say if Danzig duced by Suffocation and tracked at Full casionally described as “blackened death huge. Each riff is massive, every drum hit a and Black Sabbath had a child of darkness it Force Studios with longtime engineer Joe Cin- groove,” Gloom earns a place in the pan- chest-thumping pound, and each line frontman would be Beastmaker,” says vocalist and cotta (Obituary). Mixing and mastering was theon of heavy music in closer proximity to Russell Allen vocalizes exudes unbelievable guitarist Trevor Church. “I’ve always wanted handled by world-renowned producer/engi- timeless giants than forgettable clones. power and heart. Life-changing events may to express my love for horror films through neer Chris “Zeuss” Harris (Hatebreed, Arsis, Gloom represents honesty in its glorious have halted Adrenaline Mob’s momentum music, so you could say it was planned, but it Suicide Silence). “Suffocation worked heaviness, philosophically and musically. The several times, but the group›s third full-length took some natural evolution to figure out what through the end of 2016 to hash out and lay fact that Musicians Institute graduate Dante is proof positive they›re stronger now than works.” From the old-school evangelism of down the tracks at Full Force Studios with Joe Dalton, the band’s guitarist, has worked on they›ve ever been. Tracks like the raging opener “Evil One” and the warped psychede- Cincotta and once again enlisted Zeuss to film scores – perhaps inspiring the new al- «Blind Leading the Blind,» the big-hitting lia of “Now Howls the Beast” through to the bring this creation to life,” says founding guitar- bum’s title, Solaris (the classic Russian sci-fi «King of the Ring,» the rhythmically wicked twisted fury and fire of “Psychic Visions” and ist Terrance Hobbs. “[We] have all pushed headfuck) will come as no surprise after hear- «What Do You Really Want,» and the rock creepy closer “Sick Sick Demon,” Inside the the limit of what Suffocation is and we hope ing the more cinematic moments within. Drum- radio-tailored title track evince purpose and Skull is not just a muscular hymn to the glory you enjoy it!” Cover artwork was created mer Albert Born is a trained aerospace authority. Guitarist Mike Orlando was days of heavy metal›s genesis and early pros- by Colin Marks (Origin, Fleshgod Apocalypse, engineer; it would be both an easy joke to say responsible for composing the music, perity: This is a vital, virile and venomous slab Kataklysm). “Colin Marks handling our artwork that his propulsive pummeling gives the band engineering, recording, co-producing, pure doom devastation, designed to rescue us which is a new frontier for us and a different a lift. Like the rest of his close friends in the mixing, and mastering and that all says one from the drab harshness of present day reality avenue and style to the traditional Suffoca- band, bassist Jason Sayell offers a true emo- thing: the dude›s a beast. In every way, We and transport us somewhere cooler. tion records We also including some backup tional outpouring. Their music is deadly seri- the People puts the hard in hard rock. And the vocals from Kevin Muller (The Merciless Con- ous and cathartic, while the guys are fun metal in heavy. cept) which for us makes this album very loving and easygoing in everyday life. unique!”

VOLUMES DEAD DAISIES GIDEON DIFFERENT ANIMALS LIVE & LOUDER COLD FEARLESS/CONCORD STEAMHAMMER EQUAL VISION RECORDS Formed in 2009, Los Angeles, CA’s Vol- Live & Louder, The Dead Daisies’ highly- Cold is the highly-anticipated fourth album umes are known to blend together an eclectic anticipated live outing perfectly captures the from Tuscaloosa, AL’s Gideon. Of the new mix of musical influences, forging a creative awesome vibe of their supreme, sweat album, guitarist Daniel McCartney shares, bond of several types of genres that are worlds drenched, roof-raising live sets, recorded on a “As it stands with the material we have right apart. The band stands out in their field for hav- heady high at the end of an unbelievable now, I can speak for everyone when I say I ing two dynamic vocalists, utilizing different 2016. Not to turn down a good opportunity, truly believe fans of Costs, Milestone, and Cal- ranges of singing and screaming to create a the band recorded a number of shows on the loused will all collectively love this record.” layered, charismatic, volatile sound which UK and European Tour and, with the team that Cold was recorded in Belleville, NJ with leaves listeners begging for more. The combina- already made Make Some Noise blow speak- producer Will Putney (Northlane, Stray tion of their efforts results in a fusion of intricate ers worldwide. The album was mixed by An- from The Path, Counterparts). “Working on patterns, melodies, aggressive, straight to the thony Focx (Aerosmith, Bad Company, Calloused with Will Putney was an absolute point, metal. Their third full-length, Different Ani- Metallica, Santana) at Focxhole Studios and pleasure,” McCartney adds. “Will provides a mals, was named one of Alternative Press’ “Most mastered by Howie Weinberg. They as- lot of elements that are priceless when dealing Anticipated Albums of 2017”and follows sembled a true monster in the vein of the great with such a sensitive and creative area of 2014's No Sleep and 2011's Via, which both live albums of the 1970s. You can feel the being in a band. He has been on the same peaked at #1 on the iTunes Rock and Metal sweat drip from the ceilings, the energy of the page with us since the first day we stepped Charts. Lead single “Feels Good” is an upbeat crowd becoming one with the band! Warts ‘n into his studio to work on Calloused, and he is anthem meant to inspire listeners to get up and all, Live & Louder is a document of a band in greatly on the same page with us for this re- follow their passions while follow-up “On Her their prime, a raw slice of visceral energy, an cord.” Cold features intense guest vocal spots Mind,” features guest artist Pouya. in-your-face assault on the senses. from Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed and Bryan Garris of Knocked Loose.