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Exclusive Video Premier - Adam Jarvis Drum Footage - Pig Destroyer's Book Burner
Wednesday, 03 October 2012 10:30

Book Burner, Pig Destroyer's razor-sharp fifth-full length and first album in over five years was recorded at guitarist Scott Hull's Visceral Sound Studios.  The album will see a October 22nd release via Relapse Records and features 19 tracks with a return to the band's raw, misanthropic sound.  Book Burner will be available on multiple formats including CD, Deluxe 2xCD, LP, Deluxe 2xLP, Cassette and Digital.  Pre-Orders for all of the editions are available via Relapse Records and iTunes.

 
The deluxe editions will each contain a bonus disc of punk covers and a short story, titled The Atheist, penned by frontman JR Hayes.  The Atheist is a post-apocalyptic tale about a decaying world taken over by the violence of religion that showcases the renowned lyricists' unsurpassed style for the first time as prose.  The deluxe 2xLP will also contain an etched b-side featuring artwork by Wormrot frontman Arif Rot.  A complete tracklisting is included below.
 
A few words from Adam:
 
"You all saw (or will see soon) the fabulous display of Meinl cymbals I used in the video, but let me take the time to run through the rest of my set-up that was used on "Book Burner".
 
Starting with the drum kit, I used a Ddrum Dios Series Kit which consists of 2-22" kick drums, 10" and 12" rack toms, and a 16" floor tom. For the snare (which is the best sounding snare I've ever used live or in the studio) is a 5.5" x 14" Ddrum Artisan Series Hand Hammered Iron Snare. This snare is a tank and really cuts live or in the studio.
 
The pedals I used on the record are the Axis A21 Derek Roddy Series. Awesome pedals and helped me execute some of the crazy foot work on the record. Also from Axis I use the remote hi-hat mount, which is small and super convenient to have on the road. Great piece of hardware!
 
As for the rest of the gear used in the onslaught, I use Regal Tip 5BX (but naked - no lacquer finish) drumsticks and DB Drum Shoes (which I recommend to any drummer). I don't play without them (unless I lose them on tour!) and all the hardware is Ddrum.
 
That's that as far as the set up goes. Once again, thanks to all my endorsers and all the fans that continue to support the bands I'm in. Cheers to each and every one of you! Hope to see you soon on the road!"
 
 
 
 
In support of Book Burner, Pig Destroyer will be making special appearances at various festivals and shows throughout the year, including Calgary's Noctis Fest, the UK's Damnation Festival, The Metal Sucks/Metal Injection CMJ Showcase, Decibel Magazine's 100th Issue Anniversary Show and Maryland Deathfest 2013.  A full list of dates is included below.
 
PIG DESTROYER: Book Burner Tracklist
 
Disc 1: Book Burner
1. Sis

2. The American's Head
3. The Underground Man
4. Eve
5. The Diplomat
6. All Seeing Eye
7. Valley of the Geysers
8. Book Burner
9. Machiavellian
10. Baltimore Strangler
11. White Lady
12. The Bug
13. Iron Drunk
14. Burning Palm
15. Dirty Knife
16. Totaled
17. Kamikaze Heart
18. King of Clubs
19. Permanent Funeral
 
Disc 2: "Blind, Deaf, and Bleeding" (Deluxe Editions Only)
1. Depression (Black Flag)
2. Wolfs Blood (Misfits)
3. Lights Out (Angry Samoans)
4. Can't Tell No One (Negative Approach)
5. Deny Everything (Circle Jerks)
6. Betray (Minor Threat)
7. Who Are You? (Void)
 
PIG DESTROYER TOUR DATES: 
Oct. 18      Brooklyn, NY        MetalSucks/Metal Injection CMJ showcase @ Public Assembly
Oct. 19      Baltimore, MD      Ottobar (w/ Royal Thunder) (CD Release Show)
Nov. 1       Brighton, UK        The Haunt
Nov. 2       London, UK          The Garage
Nov. 3       Leeds, UK             Damnnation Festival     
       
Jan. 19          Philadelphia, PA    Union Transfer w/ Municipal Waste, Repulsion, Tombs    Tickets
May 23 - 26   Baltimore, MD        Maryland Deathfest XI4

 
The Current Situation Surrounding The Death To All Tour
Tuesday, 11 September 2012 17:33

We have seen everything online regarding the Death To All Tour and the negative light being shined upon us. There are always two sides to every story and we assure you that we did nothing more than tried to the best of our abilities to put on a great tour for all involved. The tour was (from what we understand) one of the best shows the majority of those who attended have ever seen, but unfortunately the tour just did not make as much money as originally projected. 

 
As for the talk of VIP merch orders not being filled or money from merch orders being held, we never held that money at all, as it was collected by a third party and all the post-tour orders have shipped. We personally made replies on the DTA facebook regarding the post-tour merch orders and when they all shipped, but are no longer able to post on that page as we have been removed, even though we created it. Regarding the CD/LP for the VIP package holders, if our recordings are never able to be released, we have another exclusive item to make it up to all of you.
 
The Atlanta and Dallas dates that were postponed were changed to cancelled so that general admission/VIP ticket holders could get their refunds if they wanted them, rather than wait for new dates. We always had the intent of making up those shows. If you have not received a VIP package refund for those dates, please send us a message and we will take care of you in short order.
 
We can assure you that everyone on the tour has received full or partial payment and we have entered into individual agreements to resolve all payments remaining. As far as Sweet Relief is concerned, they will receive the full amount that was originally pledged, based on the agreement we have in place with them. We are the only ones to walk away from this tour making nothing and that's fine with us. We lost money on the tour and to imply otherwise is simply false. 
 
We have spent the last 4 years promoting music for next to nothing and know our true fans understand our dedication, loyalty and sacrifice. Seeing recent posts on facebook pages and other websites that have garnered physical threats of violence against us, is both shocking and sad. Were there mistakes made? yes, there are mistakes made on most tours. Do tours fail on a regular basis? yes. Was this a huge tour to put together? yes. Do we deserve to have violent threats made against us? absolutely not.
 
In the end we are still happy and honored to have been the ones to conceive, create and bring this tour to all the fans that were able to see it. We stand by all of our commitments/responsibilities and have never ventured from that ground.
 
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Dirk Verbeuren and Soilwork To Release Double Album - The Living Infinite
Thursday, 30 August 2012 13:26

Dirk Verbeuren and Soilwork, are currently in the studio with producer Jens Bogren (OPETH, AMON AMARTH, BLOODBATH) recording the follow-up to their 2010 release The Panic Broadcast. The Soilworkers have been toiling away and burning many a midnight oil to bring us not just one CD of amazing music, but two! That’s right, Soilwork’s upcoming album The Living Infinite will be a double album!
 
Commented vocalist Björn “Speed” Strid: "So here's the scoop. Me and the boys have been waiting to share this for quite some time now: The Living Infinite will be a double album! A Real double album, in the true sense of the word, which means no fillers and no left-overs.
 
I've been wanting to do this for a while and I proposed the idea to the rest of the guys in the band, during our festival tour last summer. Everybody liked the title The Living Infinite and also the idea of working towards the goal of releasing a double album. David Andersson was already playing with us last summer, so he has also been a part of this goal from the start. I feel very excited and proud that we've managed to find the inspiration and dedication it takes to create somewhat of a conceptual double album, especially since it's dealing with a lot of existential questions. 
 
We would also like to reveal a brand new band shot by Hannah Verbeuren Photography. We are currently hard at work in the studio, putting this beast on tape. Things are sounding incredibly good so far. So excited about this and can't wait to share the awesomeness with you all!”
 
The Living Infinite, will also mark the recording debut of long-time touring guitarist David Andersson (NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA). For more info visit: www.soilwork.org |www.facebook.com/soilwork | www.nuclearblast.de/soilwork

 


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