Carnifex: U.S. Headlining Tour and Album Pre-Order Announced!
San Diego death metal outfit Carnifex is pleased to announce their headlining U.S. tour this February/March in support of their upcoming Nuclear Blast debut, Die Without Hope. “The Die Without Hope U.S. Tour marks our return to the U.S. touring circuit,” commented vocalist Scott Lewis. “It’s been nearly two years since our last U.S. run and we are making sure this tour will be our biggest to date. Bigger stage production and a 60 minute set filled with Carnifex staples and a helping of songs from the brand new album. We hope to see all the die-hard Carnifex fans across the country at these shows.”
Carnifex, Betraying The Martyrs, I Declare War, Here Comes The Kraken, Assassins
02/21/14 Soma – San Diego, CA
02/22/14 Nile Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
02/23/14 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
02/26/14 Czar Bar – Kansas City, MO
02/27/14 Outland Ballroom – Springfield, MO
02/28/14 Chameleon Room – Oklahoma City, OK
03/01/14 Tomcats West – Fort Worth, TX
03/02/14 Vino’s – Little Rock, AR
03/05/14 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
03/07/14 Empire – Springfield, VA
03/09/14 Revolution – Amityville, NY
03/11/14 The Waiting Room – Buffalo, NY
03/12/14 Agora Theatre – Cleveland, OH
03/13/14 Altar Bar – Pittsburgh, PA
03/15/14 Fubar – St. Louis, MO
03/16/14 Skyway Theatre, Studio B – Minneapolis, MN
03/19/14 Mesa Theatre – Grand Junction, CO
03/21/14 Jub Jubs Showroom – Reno, NV
03/22/14 Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR
03/23/14 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
03/24/14 The Hop – Spokane, WA
03/26/14 Assembly – Sacramento, CA
03/27/14 The Whisky – West Hollywood, CA
03/28/14 Industry Theatre – Lancaster, CA
03/29/14 Chain Reaction – Anaheim, CA
Die Without Hope was recorded at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida and produced by the esteemed Mark Lewis (Arsis, The Black Dahlia Murder, Whitechapel, Devildriver, Deicide, Six Feet Under). Cover art for the album was created by renowned artist and longtime collaborator, Godmachine. The recording also marks the introduction of new lead guitarist and longtime friend of the band, Jordan Lockrey. Die Without Hope will be released physically and digitally on March 4th (North America) and March 7th (Europe), 2014. You can now pre-order the CD and LP with or without an exclusive t-shirt design HERE.
Die Without Hope will deliver 10 tracks and over 35 minutes of crushing metal. Lewis states, “Die Without Hope is Carnifex at our very best. This is an album over two years in the making. We pushed ourselves every step of the process to include new elements never before heard on any previous Carnifex album.”
Die Without Hope track listing:
01. Salvation Is Dead
02. Dark Days
03. Condemned To Decay
04. Die Without Hope
05. Hatred And Slaughter
06. Dragged Into The Grave
07. Rotten Souls
08. Last Words
09. Reflection Of The Forgotten
10. Where The Light Dies
On recently signing to Nuclear Blast, Lewis continues: “Signing with Nuclear Blast is a career defining moment for Carnifex. To be aligned with the largest metal label on earth is a true honor. This world-wide deal signals a turning point for us as a band and individuals. Together with Nuclear Blast you will see Carnifex like you have never seen us before. Prepare yourself for an album that crushes any and all expectations. An album that will stand as the definitive mark for modern metal.”
Carnifex is:
Scott Lewis ~ Vocals
Shawn Cameron ~ Drums
Jordan Lockrey ~ Guitar
Cory Arford ~ Guitar
Fred Calderon ~ Bass
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