Born of the DriVeN mind of Bass Player Geo Garcia, Vegas Hard Rock band DriVeN was imagined in 2014 ...The label "Hybrid Rock" has been used 2 describe this incredibly diverse & heavy groove Rock band. Their 1st single "Tolerance" has been widely & enthusiastically received & aired all over the Country. After a highly successful inaugural show schedule that included 18 shows in 2 states, in 5 months, The band is poised to start working on their new Single & debut EP.....2017 will be the year of the DriVeN.
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OBITUARY Announce "Battle of the Bays" North American Co-Headlining Tour with Exodus
Tampa Bay Florida Death Metal Godfathers OBITUARY collide with Bay Area Thrash Metal Kings EXODUS for another epic Battle of the Bays this Fall! The two American legends went to war in Europe last year and are now bringing the Battle to America this time with support from POWER TRIP and DUST BOLT. The coheadlining tour kicks off September 14 in Durham, NC and ends on October 15 in Baton Rouge, LA. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 16 and a complete listing of dates is available below.
Additionally, OBITUARY will perform at the prestigious Hellfest Open Air 2017 on June 18 in France and return to Europe for a headline tour on July 8 including multiple festival appearances at Resurrection Festival, Rock Maraton 2017, VOA Heavy Rock Fest and more.
All Dates Sep 14 to Oct 15 w/ Exodus, Power Trip and Dust Bolt ---
Sep 14 Durham, NC Motorco Music Hall
Sep 15 Virginia Beach, VA Shakas Live
Sep 16 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Soundstage
Sep 17
Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom
Sep 19 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg
Sep 20 Worcester, MA The Palladium (Downstairs)
Sep 21 Burlington, VT Higher Ground
Sep 22 Quebec City, QC Imperial Ball
Sep 23 Ottawa, ON Bronson Centre
Sep 24 London, ON London Music Hall
Sep 26 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
Sep 27 Columbus, OH Park Street Saloon
Sep 28 Indianapolis, IN Deluxe @ Old National Center
Sep 29 Joliet, IL The Forge
Sep 30 Minneapolis, MN Skyway Theatre
Oct 01 St. Louis, MO The Ready Room
Oct 03 Lawrence, KS Granada Theater
Oct 04 Ft. Collins, CO Aggie Theatre
Oct 06 Sacramento, CA Ace Of Spades*
Oct 07 Los Angeles, CA Teragram Ballroom*
Oct 08 San Diego, CA The Observatory North Park
Oct 10 Tucson, AZ The Rock
Oct 11 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater
Oct 12 El Paso, TX Tricky Falls
Oct 14 San Antonio, TX Paper Tiger *
Oct 15 Baton Rouge, LA The Varsity Theater +
^ Obituary, Exodus, Dust Bolt ONLY
* Obituary, Power Trip, Dust Bolt ONLY
+ Obituary, Dust Bolt ONLY
OBITUARY BIO:
One of the most influential, revered and bestselling death metal bands of all time, OBITUARY formed in the swamplands of South Florida in 1986 after switching their name from Xecutioner. The band signed to Roadracer Records, a now defunct division of Roadrunner, for the recording of their debut album, the immense and immeasurably heavy Slowly We Rot (1989). The album was engineered by the legendary Scott Burns at Morrisound Studio, which would come to be the most sought after facility for production of albums during the rise of death metal in the 1990s. Unlike much death metal preceding it, the album had a sludgy feel and integrated devastatingly slow passages along with obliterating overtures that reached far beyond any point of mayhem that metal had yet to reach. The result was a carnal pleasure for doom, death and thrash fans alike coupling the adrenaline of a speedball with the slow, degrading measures of a sewer at dusk. OBITUARY were unlike anything anyone had heard before and would change the shape of heavy music forever.
OBITUARY followed up Slowly We Rot with Cause of Death (1990), perhaps the band's most hailed album and an even more chaotic, bass heavy mix of the band's signature groove, manic guitar solos and crashing drums. The album's defining feature, however, was vocalist John Tardy's disarmingly horrific, gargling style, that created guttural chasms of dread, which, though often mimicked, have been achieved by no one else. Drastically shifting tempos and Tardy's unique vocal style became the band's trademark, which clearly distinguished them from the rest of the burgeoning US death metal scene.
ward to 2014, when after a five year gap between albums, OBITUARY successfully crowdfunded their new album and subsequently partnered with Relapse Records for it's release. Reinvigorated with a new lineup featuring the additions of legendary bassist Terry Butler (Death, Massacre, Six Feet Under) and lead guitarist Ken Andrews. The result was Inked In Blood (2014) which immediately took the world by storm. The next couple years revolved around an extensive world tour schedule that took them to sold-out venues across the globe including tours with Cannibal Corpse, Carcass and Exodus and multiple mainstage festival appearances including 7000 Tons of Metal, Maryland Deathfest, Hellfest, Obscene Extreme, Full Terror Assault, Neurotic Deathfest, Graspop Metal Meeting, and the band's own inaugural Florida Metal Fest.
To end 2016, OBITUARY released a surprise, live EP, Ten Thousand Ways to Die, featuring two brand new songs plus twelve classics and fan favorites recorded across eleven different cities during the Inked In Blood world tour. The EP left die-hard fans craving more, unbeknownst that it was just the beginning.
Now in 2017, OBITUARY return with their self-titled, 10th studio album, further cementing their legacy as one of the most important metal bands of all time! Picking up where Inked In Blood left off, OBITUARY show no signs of slowing down as they continue to reign as Kings of death metal. Recorded at their home studio in Tampa, FL, Obituary is a 10 track tour-de-force of bone-pulverising death metal that is as heavy, uncompromising and infectious as anything they've released in their historic, nearly 30-year career!
OBITUARY are:
OBITUARY spent the next two decades releasing some of the finest death metal ever put to tape with classics like The End Complete (1992), World Demise (1994), and Frozen in Time (2005) solidifying them as one of the genre's most important bands of all time. Fast for-
John Tardy - Vocals
Trevor Peres - Guitar
Ken Andrews Jr. - Guitar
Terry Butler - Bass
Donald Tardy - Drums
<CV> Let's start off with introducing the band and their roles.
<JOEL> Joel Floyd West, vocals. Geo Garcia, bass. Sandro Brasi, drums. Glauber Moreno and Tone Garcia on guitars.
<CV> Tell us how you came up with the name for the band?
<JOEL> I came in to the band after their original formation so they already had a name. But to me it means motivation and perseverance.
<GEO> DriVeN was originally takin from a Sevendust song. Also one of a hand full of names that have been thrown around for the last several years.
<CV> Give us a little background on each member.
<JOEL> I was born and raised near Missoula, MT started playing music at the age of 13. I've also live in Chicago and Seattle, now Vegas. And over the years have toured the states a few times with different bands as a lead singer and guitarist.
<GLAUBER> I'm originally from Cuba. Proud musician veteran of Cuba's own grunge era during the 90's with the Cuban band Joker (for a while as rhythm player and then sharing lead roles with my fellow axe brother Ludwig Rivero) and then had the honor to played with the Cuban prominent artist Polito Ibanñez (singer and song writer) after the release of his album "Para no Pensar" more as live and tour musician but, the experience was amazing. Here in Las Vegass I have dedicated myself to be more behind the scene, producing new artist, expanding my reel, you
know, production stuff, until I got DriVeN.
<SANDRO> Been around the Vegas music scene for a while with notable projects like an Iron Maiden tribute and all original bands Cell and Sick that couldn’t break out for whatever reason.
<GEO> Grew up in Orange Ca. Been jammin since I was 13, influences from Sabbath 2 Prince 2 Sevendust & Nothing More. Owns his own recording studio. Original/founding member of DriVeN.
<CV> When did the band form and do you all hail from Las Vegas?
<JOEL> The band, its current phase has been hitting hard locally for just about one year now. Our line up consists of guys from Vegas, California, Montana, and even Cuba.
<SANDRO> Vegas native.
<GEO> The band started in 2015.
<CV> What brought you all together and how did you know this was a perfect fit?
<JOEL> I don't believe you ever know that something is a perfect fit until you've actually exhausted the span of your life doing it. Relationships, friendships, and partnerships often end unexpectedly and often for no reason. The only thing that is perfect and everlasting is the music itself.
<SANDRO> Introduced to the band via ex singer and when I heard their songs I knew I was in. It had grooves and hooks and with edge and I was sold.
<GEO> The members where found through Craigslist & word of mouth.
it....The rest is up to each member & what they will contribute & sacrifice for.
<CV> What got each of you into music and at what age did you know this is what you wanted to do?
<JOEL> There was a homeless guy with a guitar camping out in my dad’s backyard when I was 13. He let me play his fender start for about 10 hours straight. First time I ever picked up an instrument. It was that day that I dove in and never looked back.
<SANDRO> Kiss was my original inspiration and I wanted to be the cat. I was 6 and from then on I wanted to be a drummer in an awesome band like that (maybe not exactly “like that”)
<GEO> My Mom & Dad always listened to music in the house......I thin k the feeling is "natural" when it comes to finding members that fit in a certain band or project.....It’s kind of like finding the right cafe or house....you kind of just "feel"
<CV>.Who would you consider your biggest music influences and why?
<JOEL> Musically, there are too many to name. When it comes to writing I am mostly influenced by people and events, or subconscious downloads of information.
<SANDRO> Kiss – for show Motley- for Tommy lee Sevendust-for sheer heaviness and serious grooves from their drummer Korn- Originality and great songwriting and longevity.
<GEO> I guess both of my BIGGEST influences would be from Black Sabbath.....they inspired me & fueled my dreams. Geezer Butler & Vinny Appice.
<CV> Tell us about your very first show together, how did it go and how were you received?
<JOEL> It was at LVCS with Combichrist. The crowd loved us and our performance received great review. It was breaking the ice on stage that made it clear we were going to be a great live act every time we get on.
<GLAUBER> It was supposed to be a dream come true to me because we were opening for Maximum Cavalera during their "Back To The Roots Tour" very 1st show . At that point I was like "wow, I opening for my heroes (Sepultura and Max Cavalera's projects are well known and followed over there and I'm a huge fan, you better believe it ). Later that day we heard that Igor got hurt and they were not playing but, we got to open and hang out with Combichrist, I got to see and hang out with my buddy Oumi Kapila (who also plays with FIlter) and what can I say? We came ready to tear that stage down and we did it.
<GEO> Our 1st show was opening for Metal Legends, Grim Reaper. It was at the now defunct Vegas club LVCS & it went really well.....the thing that stands out most for me is the fact that we brought so much gear as an opening act....The stage crew was a little pissed off. No nerves, we're all pros here.
<CV> Tell us about your single “Tolerance” and how that was received?
<JOEL> The perfect tribute to a stripper junkie ex -girlfriend, even if she dies young she will be immortalized through this song.
<GLAUBER> I have pretty picky friends when it comes to music and most of the feedback that I received was very positive. As a song is a song that combines Being heavy and being melodic without losing the push (accents, ambient, pocket... you know) that our music is meant to be written with.
also showcases the fact that we're not your everyday Hard Rock/Metal band....we have depth & direction. The Single has been received very well......being played on several pod casts & internet Radio stations nationwide including local Radio.
<CV> You are currently working on an album yes? What would you like to tell us about that?
<JOEL> Most of it is already written. Start preproduction next week. It may end up an EP or might be an LP. But one thing is for sure, it's going to break us down and build us back up. And most likely pave the way for the rest of our journey as a performing band.
<GLAUBER> Working on first EP yay!
<GEO> Tolerance is a great 1st song for us.......minus the fact that it doesn't have a solo....it really shows the strength of this band....with all of its stops, starts & build ups. It
<GEO> We are currently finishing up our 2nd single & starting Pre-production on out debut EP. The Single will be out very soon, followed by about a 6 month long recording stint for the EP.
<CV> Give us some insight on the song and music writing process; is it a joined effort or does one person do all the writing?
<JOEL> We all contribute a piece to the music. Mostly the lyrics are all me, beings as they are often very personal. However lyrical collaboration is a possibility and something we might end up doing on the debut record.
<GLAUBER> Always a joint effort. The creative process may always change, great things can happen while writing together and there is also that great thing that you can create on your own and then develop it with the rest. What we always aware if that we make sure that whatever we create we deliver it with passion, excellence and the right energy.
<GEO> The song writing really is whatever we come up with....it may be a whole song one of the guys brings to the table or start with a riff......Then Joel gets it........lets it simmer & writes whatever the song inspires him to feel & write. We haven’t had much time to actually throw jamming sessions & kind of play off of each other.....but that definitely in the works.....We needed time 2 get more familiar with each other’s styles etc.
<CV> Tell us about the recording process, anything you like or dislike?
<JOEL> As a musician, I don't like doubling as a producer or engineer. I love playing that role in other bands or artists projects, and being versatile is good. But I feel more often stepping outside of your role can be counterproductive.
<SANDRO> The recording process is very taxing and it brings out the most emotions because its forever and it has to be perfect. Love it but I never get more pissed off then when I’m doing it.
<GEO> I love recording....from start to finish....it’s a bit of a marathon....but to watch the songs develop...is magic.
speak to you on a personal level and if so why?
<JOEL> I use my song writing either as a way to vent my frustrations, come to terms with different issues, or to deliver a positive message to others.
<GEO> The motivation is in the expression of every song.....I really love to "feel" the song....the emotion attached to each note & line.
<CV> Tell us about the music industry today and where you think "Driven" fits in?
<JOEL> My hopes and plans are that Driven becomes a band that does not fit in to the industry at all, but rather stands out.
<GLAUBER> I believe that there is an audience for our music and the Industry will always start within yourself. The industry is how respectful of your brand and your audience you are, how consistent, how much are you willing to expand and network with others and that takes me to the fact that by doing that you then interact with bigger entities. DriVeN is heading there with assertiveness, that is a sure thing.
<SANDRO> I think the music industry is in transition right now and is confused. Driven fits in this world by combining musical elements from the past 30 years and puts them together into a relevant machine that forces you to be interested with visual style live shows and an energy that is hard to match followed with tight musicianship.
<CV> What is the motivation behind the songs your write? Do any of them
<GEO> Music today is VERY accessible....U don’t have to save your money to get or hear your favorite bands or songs. The business has always been heavily in the favor of the :business" man & his company, but now more than ever....the bands have to get out on the road....I'd like to think that DriVeNs music is setting a NEW trend, we're not "inventing": anything NEW, but we're doing a little bit of everything from all 5 decades of Hard Rock & I think that its coming across to the fans......We don’t want to "ride" a wave......We're trying to say, hey.......we're doing a little something different....take a listen.....you might like it. Start a NEW wave in Rock music.
<CV> What are your thoughts on the use and necessity of Social Media?
<JOEL> I think it helps, but more so that people rely on it too much. And I hope in my life time I get to witness the day the whole thing crashes and we have to go back to the old way of promoting ourselves as musicians, on foot and face to face.
<GLAUBER> Network, network, network. Use all the tools available that are consistent with your concept and then promote, promote and promote however; this social media tools have their way to be used, so if you don’t know how to use them effectively then pay few bucks to a professional so you can obtain a positive result.
<SANDRO> Social media is a necessary evil.
<GEO> Social media is VERY important & VERY necessary....but it’s not the end all, be all....I feel as if it kind of the way the old school fliers where.....it’s cool & you can spread the word through it....but in the end, not a huge % of fans are going to see you because of a flier.....In other words....it’s very useful for reaching out to places you may not be able to get to, but there is still NO substitute for physically getting out there & making the connection with the peo-
ple.
<CV> How do you feel about music download sales, would you prefer a return to CD's and Vinyl?
<JOEL> While digital is great for the environment and it's resources, not to mention convenient, I really do miss holding something in my hand that has a booklet of artwork and lyrics included within.
<GLAUBER> We are humans and we are all about adapting. I'm a mess, Geo is always after my butt but, I'm ADHD so buying cd’s for me is just buying chaos. I love Vinyl’s, I grew up among them, I loved tapes, I loved CDs but I'll stick with technology as long as the people behind them don't try to screw the artist up, I'm pro-tech.
<SANDRO> I like the convenience of music streaming and downloads but miss the trip to the record stores to sift through their stock to find those great albums that might not catch your eye otherwise through the radio or your hard drive.
<GEO> Downloads are cool.....& necessary....but I still buy the "physical" copy of a GREAT album. I think we should stay active in that way.....keep making & buying the physical copies.....I'd say we need to come up with a better "physical" copy....one that doesn’t scratch & lasts....the CD’s etc. all get ruined to easily.
<CV> You have played with Combichrist, Udo and 9Electric which are great bands. Tell us about that and what did you take away from those experiences?
<JOEL> Combi and 9s singers are really cool guys, fun to party with. But Udo is a legend! Still from all 3 shows I walked away with a sense of pride that Driven has what it takes to be paired up with any national act and hold our own on that stage.
<GLAUBER> Well I mentioned some of that earlier with Combichrist, the Udo show was very stressful for me, there was a lot of people that day and just understanding who we were opening for was a lot to take, but at the end we handled the bull. All of those shows have opened new doors for us and we are very grateful to the promoters and the staff that support all of those shows. I really enjoyed a lot the one most recent one with All Hail the Yeti, INVIDIA and Broken Rail, I was super pumped but, that was because besides our kickass fans we had those bands there during our set. Wow! I have respect for that. I love when people who are in big bands or work for them have the patience and respect to be there for you and listen to you.
<SANDRO> All 3 of those bands gave a different experience but the main similarities were that all those bands had their shit together and had the crowd in the palm of their hands by the end.
<GEO> It’s always great to play the same stage as true pros......It inspires me to keep playing....keep dreaming. My favorite with DriVeN has been with a personal hero of mine.......UDO. Great show & great to see that people that age can STILL kill it!!!
<CV> Tell us about some of the shows you have played so far, do you have a favorite place to play and why?
<JOEL> House Of Blues because of their beautiful stage and level of professionalism, and Adrenaline Bar because of their strong local support system and friendly staff.
<GLAUBER> All of the venues have been
great to us and they all have their own advantage. We loved LVCS, great place to play and great staff, it was sad to see it go. I love Adrenaline, DriVeN is always welcome there and that has become the new house for heavy music in town. Back Stage Billard has a great atmosphere and an amazing green room, House of Blues was amazing. We love Vamp'd we have been honored to play there and we simply love it.
<SANDRO> Vampd, hob are great because of the sound they give you and the adrenaline because of the grittiness of the place but its still a great place to play, its metal.
<GEO> My favorite local place to play is The Adrenaline (Formally Cheyenne Saloon) A true Rock staple here in Vegas. Its like family there & for some reason we cant do a bad show there!!!
<CV> Do you guys have a ritual at all before you play a show?
<JOEL> Doh ray me fa so la ti do, bathe in virgins blood, sacrifice a cat or 2 to Set.... Ya know the usual stuff.
<SANDRO> No rituals just the no dead puppies chant.
<GEO> I just relax & right before we go on I jump around a bit.....part of my old Boxing routine. Gets me goin & ready!
<CV> Any funny stories to tell from any shows you have played so far?
<JOEL> I agree with what Geo said, that was the best! I walked up to the Dive Bar security to check in and could hear these assholes playing on stage without me! Recognized the song right away, threw my shit on the floor and ran on stage. The worst part is I had no idea if they were on the first or final song of the night! Luckily they had JUST started. I don't even think most of our fans noticed I was late. Just that I LOOKED like a douche in casual business attire...
<GLAUBER> On our last show at the House of Blues Geo ask me (the guy with the ADHD) to put his "All Access" wristband and somehow I put it so tight that we were laughing for like almost 10 mins. He was saying “I hope I have circulation in my hand at the time to play.”
<SANDRO> Combichrist found one of our silver skull props we left on stage and they had their way with it during the show and ended up crushing the skull putting it to rest. It was skullfucked!
<GEO> The story comes to mind at this moment is when Joel got stuck across town, working late......we waited till the last minute to start....but finally we ran out of time & had to start the set........Just as we start Joel comes running in with his work clothes still on & he makes it just in time to rock the crowd.
jump, and have your cellphone ready for our slow songs.
<SANDRO> Energy, energy, energy. No one sits on their ass here. We are a tight machine that gives people what is missing in the industry which is a no holds barred hard rock arena type band that makes you want to be a part of the movement.
<GEO> Fans can expect 100% performance & a diverse set list. We believe in giving the fans a show & everything we have.
<CV> To Date, is there any one show that is memorable for you and stands out and why?
<CV> What can fans expect to see at a "Driven " show?
<JOEL> Energy, passion, soul, dynamics, skill and talent!
<GLAUBER> Get ready to mosh, get ready
<JOEL> We headlined at house of blues last week and that was pretty exhilarating. Other than that playing out of town, Phoenix was nice. Good to see that we can travel far from home and still be supported.
<GLAUBER> Our first House of Blues show was amazing. Very well acclaimed and we go people shouting our name, it was very rewarding.
<SANDRO> Hob, February this year. It was our biggest crow and we owned it and it was an amazing moment to hear the crowd unanimously chant our bands name, it was surreal.
<GEO> UDO. what a feeling to play on the same show as one of my childhood heroes. One of the highlights of my career.
<CV> Are any of you involved in any other projects and if so tell us about that.
<JOEL> Currently no but I am available for weddings and bar mitzvahs.
<GLAUBER> Looking to expand, have spoken with other local talent like Kimberly Barnhill from Bad little Sister, Chase Grijalva from Puppets, Kaye Caruso and others about the possibilities of future collaborations . For a long time I collaborated with Samy Gana, Local Hispanic Rock who just recently released his first L.P "Dame tu Calor"
<CV> Where do you think you are in the journey of “Driven"
<JOEL> Near the end of chapter two.
<GLAUBER> Toddler-mature? Lol (joking) I think we understand that team work is a must to succeed, it doesn't matter how far you go, and if you stick together you will reach the goal.
<GEO> We’re just getting started & we're focused on a BIG 2017-18
<GEO> I produce in my studio.......No side projects at the moment....Always open to explore music.
<CV> Are your families supportive of your career?
<JOEL> What little family I still associate with is, yes. My father got me started at 13 with my first guitar and some random parts and pieces of gear, and a vinyl of Undertow by TOOL.
<GLAUBER> Somehow they are, not really worried about what they think.
<CV> What do you like to do in your down time? Who do you like to listen to?
<JOEL> I love to travel. Mostly around the states but the world is calling. Lately I've been listening to Ghost, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and the last live show I caught was the Righteous Brothers which was VERY inspirational and uplifting!
<GLAUBER> I'm Web-Designer, Graphic Designer who does Photography and Digital Video, no downtime for me.
<SANDRO> Getting into Eagles of death meatal and really dig Royal Blood right now.
<GEO> I'm a sports fan.....& love documentaries. Love to travel & do short get aways. I listen 2 everything from Sinatra to Slipnot.
<SANDRO> Very supportive because they see how excited I am about this project.
<GEO> Everyone in my Fam loves that I still do my Music & a few come out to support when they can......They are spread all over the Country....so when I play their part of the Country.....they come out. It's really cool to have that
support.
<CV> What advice would you give a band just starting out?
<JOEL> Drop out of high school, do drugs, and talk to Satan. At least that's what I did.
<GLAUBER> Practice, practice, practice and promote, promote, promote and also, I know as musicians we can be a great example of how to be a broke arse mother talkers but, bands need to invest. Music is an industry so be professional even if you are a certified rock or metal head person. Be dedicated; keep the passion, the joy and good energy every time you doing what you love because you are supposed to love what you do.
<SANDRO> Grow thick skin, learn what it means to work together and deal with criticism within the band or else you will be eaten alive. If you don’t love the band you’re in or you don’t think your band is the shit, you shouldn’t be in that band.
<GEO> Get a game plan & stick to it.....don't stay one coarse to long......if the band you're in isn't making strides in the right direction....try again, get another band together. Work hard & remember that not everyone's 100% is the same.....find their strong suites & point them in the right direction. I’m a firm believer in people kick themselves out of a band. Plan a ton of
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CV> What is your favorite thing about being on stage? What motivates you to do what you do?
<JOEL> Being on stage is like a religious experience, my only sacred holy moment. The only motivation I have is the act of and in itself. Life seems so bleak and meaningless sometimes, so I've always had a hard time with getting motivated unless it's on stage.
<GLAUBER> As a Christian my music gift goes to God first. I believe that he allowed it up here and approved me to play for others and be there for others through music and DriVeN lyrical content is deep and honest as well as being able to enjoy every moment with our fans and friends. That is world to me, last but not least Rock and Roll is about family and we have a great one when it comes to that.
<SANDRO> I am in entertainment mode when I’m up there and I turn into something else that is in that moment and I just fucking go nuts because I see lives shows as this….if no one leaves the show thinking they want to be you then I have failed.
<GEO> Performing has always been my favorite & things in life.
<CV> What does "Driven" have planned for 2017? Any tours or projects in the works?
<JOEL> Certainly, working on the record we talked about earlier and playing some more out of town shows.
<GLAUBER> Finishing the EP, artwork, also Practice, practice, practice to then promote, promote, promote and then drop the bombs out and have fun with all of those DriVeNs out there.
<GEO> Among our plans are a new single, EP & late summer regional tours.
<GLAUBER> Thank you for being there with the heart and the glass risen up for us, you know who you all are, we love you all. Now-Dear Readers if you haven't listen to DriVeN but you like tunes from Sevendust, Pantera, Alter Bridge then you are missing out, get to the fruity computer of yours and listen to us already.
<GEO> Thank you for your support & enthusiasm. We love the inspiration that each one of you brings us. Everyone can be DriVeN.
<CV> What would you like to say to your fans and our readers?
<JOEL> Thank you to the fans for making our dream a reality, and any readers who are discovering us right now, welcome aboard and enjoy the de!
ARCH ENEMY Reveal Cover Art & Further Details on New Album, "Will To Power", Out September 8 via Century Media Records
Metal powerhouse ARCH ENEMY are ready to bring their fierce brand of metal to audiences worldwide as they announce details on their upcoming album, "Will To Power", out September 8, 2017 via Century Media Records. The band are excited to reveal the album's captivating cover artwork, as shown above, designed by Alex Reisfar. Guitarist Michael Amott commented on the artwork:
"It was a pleasure working with Alex Reisfar on the 'Will to Power' cover artwork, he immediately grasped the concept and atmosphere we were looking for with this album. We talked about the double edged sword that is human ambition, how it can be outstandingly creative and beautiful but can also be turned into something dark and powerful. Alex proceeded to masterfully paint a strong image that evokes a lot of feelings. The human skull as a central focal point, the flesh sort of falling off into the circular pattern. The snake ouroboros weaving in and out of the mouths and throats of the severed heads of a wolf, a goat and a vampire bat... All representing self determination and a predatory, almost parasitic will to power"
Co-produced by Amott and drummer Daniel Erlandsson, the album was sent to long time collaborator and friend Jens Bogren (Opeth, At The Gates, Dimmu Borgir) for mixing and mastering and marks legendary guitarist Jeff Loomis' (Nevermore) first recording with the band.
Following in the steps of their most acclaimed album to date, "War Eternal", which saw the band reach their highest charts in the US and Germany to date, "Will To Power" will continue to smash records worldwide.
While full details and pre-order information on "Will To Power" will be made available in the coming weeks, fans can currently take part in a special campaign which will allow them to sign up and have their name featured in the "Will To Power" Deluxe Box Set Edition. For further details and to have your name included, please visit: http:// willtopower.centurymedia.com/
Having performed over 200 shows in more than 40 countries in support of their previous effort, ARCH ENEMY will continue fervently bringing
their show to ever-growing audiences worldwide across the European festival market this summer. They are also excited to announce the first leg of their international "Will To Power Tour 2017" which will commence from September 15 through October 11 across Eastern Europe and will feature special guests, Jinjer. A full list of their upcoming appearances can be found below. There will be a US tour coming this fall as well. Stay tuned for further tour dates!
ARCH ENEMY @ Summer festivals 2017
06.07.2017 Rock Harz Festival, Ballenstedt, Germany
08.07.2017 Resurrection Fest, Viveiro, Spain
12.07.2017 Rockmarathon, Dunaújváros, Hungary
15.07.2017 Gefle Metal Festival, Gavle, Sweden
04.08.2017 Rock Pod Kamenom Festival, Snina, Slovakia
05.08.2017 Ostrave v Plamenech, Ostrava, Czech Republic
07.08.2017 Festival Di Majano, Majano, Itlay
08.08.2017 Conrad Sohm, Dornbirn, Austria
10.08.2017 Leyendas Del Rock, Villena, Spain
11.08.2017 Vagos Metal Fest, Vagos, Portugal
12.08.2017 Into The Grave, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
13.08.2017 Bloodstock Open Air, Walton-OnTrent, UK
ARCH ENEMY “Will To Power Tour 2017” w/ special guest Jinjer
15.09.2017 Music Hall, Innsbruck, Austria
16.09.2017 Posthof, Linz, Austria
17.09.2017 Cvetlicarna, Ljubljana, Slovenia
18.09.2017 Dom Omladine, Belgrade, Serbia
20.09.2017 Quantic Club Open Air Stage, Bucharest, Romania
21.09.2017 Universiada Hall, Sofia, Bulgaria
22.09.2017 Piraeus 117 Academy, Athens, Greece
23.09.2017 Principal Club Theater Thessaloniki, Greece
