Christian Mistress "Haunted Hunted"

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Olympia, Washington’s heavy metal voyagers CHRISTIAN MISTRESS delivers unto us their long-awaited Relapse debut Possession. The follow-up to 2010’s critically-acclaimed Agony & Opium, Possession mines deep from the same vein and sees the band standing on the shoulders of metal luminaries of the past. The quintet, lead by powerhouse vocalist Christine Davis and the twin-axe attack of Ryan McClain and Oscar Sparbel, distill traditional heavy metal into the sound of now.

Released by: Relapse Records 
Release date: Feb 28, 2012 

Christian Mistress - "Possession" CD For Pre-Order!

Olympia, Washington’s heavy metal voyagers CHRISTIAN MISTRESS delivers unto us their long-awaited Relapse debut Possession. The quintet, lead by powerhouse vocalist Christine Davis and the twin-axe attack of Ryan McClain and Oscar Sparbel, distill traditional heavy metal into the sound of now.

CHRISTIAN MISTRESS Sign To Relapse Records

Relapse Records announced the signing of true American heavy metal warriors CHRISTIAN MISTRESS.

CHRISTIAN MISTRESS(Christine Davis: vocals, Jonny Wulf: bass, Oscar Sparbel: guitars, Reuben W. Storey: drums, Ryan McClain: guitars) has released their debut full-length Agony & Opium in 2010 to critical acclaim and as toured alongside THRONES, SLOUGH FEG, and more in support of the release. The Olympia, WA band is preparing to enter the studio next month with Tim Green (MELVINS, THE FUCKING CHAMPS, MONOTONIX) to begin recording their Relapse debut and follow-up to Agony & Opium.

CHRISTIAN MISTRESS commented on the forthcoming LP; "In this offering our drive and power has branched from the roots of our beginnings. Wild and lightning-charged songs move ever forward in our attempt to reach the core."

CHRISTIAN MISTRESS: Full Album Streaming Now; North American Tour Approaches

Agony & Opium -- the debut release from Olympia, Washington-based metal act CHRISTIAN MISTRESS -- is streaming now in its entirety on Decibel Magazine's website! Tune in now to check out these six tracks of thunderous, purely infectious, classic heavy metal:http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=387320.

Still a fairly brand new act, CHRISTIAN MISTRESS have created a massive stir in recent weeks, building up to and following the recent arrival of Agony & Opium, which was released on August 24th via Olympia's 20 Buck Spin label. Jacking tons of fresh and unique energy into a classic style, the band are quickly becoming known internationally via incredible media and fan response to the album.

CHRISTIAN MISTRESS are also preparing for their massive two-month North American venture alongside Thrones kicking off later this month, which will surely help catapult this band to even higher levels of appreciation from their new and soon-to-be new fans. Get ready!

CHRISTIAN MISTRESS and THRONES Tour 2010:

9/27/2010 Tube - Portland, OR w/ DJ Nate C

9/28/2010 Redroom - Boise, ID

9/29/2010 Club Vegas - Salt Lake City, UT w/ Dwellers, Bees

9/30/2010 3 Kings Tavern - Denver, CO

10/1/2010 Bourbon Theater - Lincoln, NE

10/2/2010 Turf Club - Minneapolis, MN

10/3/2010 The Borg Ward - Milwaukee, WI

10/4/2010 The Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL

10/6/2010 Southgate House - Newport, KY

10/7/2010 Mac’s Bar - Lansing, MI

10/8/2010 The Shop - Toronto, ON

10/9/2010 Playhouse - Montreal, QC

10/10/2010 Geno’s - Portland, ME

10/11/2010 O’Brien’s - Boston, MA w/ Kintaan

10/12/2010 Machines With Magnets - Providence, RI w/ The Body, Kintaan

10/13/2010 Acheron - Brooklyn, NY

10/14/2010 Kung Fu Necktie - Philadelphia, PA w/ Serpent Throne

10/15/2010 Golden West - Baltimore, MD

10/16/2010 The Triple - Richmond, VA

10/17/2010 The Milestone - Charlotte, NC

10/18/2010 Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA

10/19/2010 529 - Atlanta, GA

10/20/2010 Hi-Tone Cafe - Memphis, TN

10/21/2010 Nightmare - Dallas, TX w/ Deadsea

10/22/2010 Red 7 - Austin, TX

10/23/2010 *TBA - San Antonio, TX

10/24/2010 *TBA - El Paso, TX

10/25/2010 Solar Culture - Tucson, AZ

10/26/2010 Spaceland - Los Angeles, CA

10/27/2010 Blue Lagoon - Santa Cruz, CA

10/28/2010 *TBA - Oakland, CA

10/29/2010 The Hemlock - San Francisco, CA

10/30/2010 Alibi - Arcata, CA

10/31/2010 Oak St Speakeasy - Eugene, OR

"...Christian Mistress are going to be on the receiving end of some high praise whether they want to or not." - Decibel Magazine

"They play heavy metal the old way, the exact way we enjoy it ourselves." - Fenriz of Darkthrone (from Stereogum interview)

"The more you listen to Agony & Opium, the more you find yourself wanting to be engulfed by everything this band has to offer." - Heavy Metal Examiner

"It rocks too goddamned much. 4/5" - Mouth For War

"Agony & Opium offers melodies and rhythms that will follow its listeners around throughout the day. 8/10" - Blistering

"...there’s no doubt in my mind that this is the number one release of 2010 so far." - Popdose

"...you start to get the impression that Christian Mistress have forgotten more about meat-and-potatoes metal than most of us will ever know." - Metro Spirit

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Christian Mistress - Black Vigil

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CHRISTIAN MISTRESS Debut Album Out This Tuesday; Tour With Thrones Announced

Agony & Opium, the debut release from Olympia, Washington's hyped metal troupe CHRISTIAN MISTRESS will be available to the public this Tuesday, August 24th! This anticipated 6-song rager is a priority release for unpredictable metal label 20 Buck Spin -- which is also located in Olympia -- and the band has already made a fairly noticeable buzz in the underground. Their infectious blend of classic heavy metal and West Cost thrash, combined with their own organic creativity and the prominent female vocals let the band be classified as traditional as well as original.

CHRISTIAN MISTRESS will celebrate Agony & Opium's advent with a hometown record release party Friday the 27th. This will also kick off the band's heavy upcoming touring season, as today we are proud to announce their upcoming US tour this fall. Kicking off in late September, CHRISTIAN MISTRESS will embark on their first major tour, rocking almost every night for over a month in support of the album alongside Thrones (Joe Preston). Several dates are still being added and confirmed so stay tuned for updates, but the confirmed routing as of now is below. Be prepared for tour updates and more touring announcements to be made in the coming weeks and beyond.

CHRISTIAN MISTRESS and THRONES Tour 2010:

9/27/2010 Tube - Portland, OR w/ DJ Nate C

9/28/2010 Redroom - Boise, ID

9/29/2010 Club Vegas - Salt Lake City, UT w/ Dwellers, Bees

9/30/2010 3 Kings Tavern - Denver, CO

10/1/2010 Bourbon Theater - Lincoln, NE

10/2/2010 Turf Club - Minneapolis, MN

10/3/2010 The Borg Ward - Milwaukee, WI

10/4/2010 The Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL

10/6/2010 Southgate House - Newport, KY

10/7/2010 Mac's Bar - Lansing, MI

10/8/2010 The Shop - Toronto, ON

10/10/2010 Geno's - Portland, ME

10/11/2010 O'Brien's - Boston, MA w/ Kintaan

10/12/2010 Machines With Magnets - Providence, RI w/ The Body, Kintaan

10/14/2010 Kung Fu Necktie - Philadelphia, PA w/ Serpent Throne

10/15/2010 Golden West - Baltimore, MD

10/16/2010 The Triple - Richmond, VA

10/17/2010 The Milestone - Charlotte, NC

10/18/2010 Caledonia Lounge - Athens, GA

10/19/2010 529 - Atlanta, GA

10/20/2010 Hi-Tone Cafe - Memphis, TN

10/21/2010 Nightmare - Dallas, TX w/ Deadsea

10/22/2010 Red 7 - Austin, TX

10/26/2010 Solar Culture - Tucson, AZ

10/29/2010 The Hemlock - San Francisco, CA

10/30/2010 Alibi - Arcata, CA

10/31/2010 Oak St Speakeasy - Eugene, OR

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"They play heavy metal the old way, the exact way we enjoy it ourselves." - Fenriz of Darkthrone (from Stereogum interview)

"Now that they're on the perpetually cool 20 Buck Spin label, which never fails to perk up our ears when it comes to intriguing underground discoveries, Christian Mistress are going to be on the receiving end of some high praise whether they want to or not." - Decibel Magazine

"The more you listen to Agony & Opium, the more you find yourself wanting to be engulfed by everything this band has to offer." - Heavy Metal Examiner

"Fist-pumping percussion, flesh-burning riffs and solo work and the raw, gutsy vocal approach of Christine Davis all join forces to shine through in glorious, head-banging fashion on loose, full-throttle songs..." - Forbidden Magazine

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CHRISTIAN MISTRESS 10/27/09

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CHRISTIAN MISTRESS Sign To 20 Buck Spin; Premiere Track Via Stereogum

Bursting out of Olympia, Washington come classic metal heathens CHRISTIAN MISTRESS, fueled with pure American heavy metal fire, and ready to dose the planet up with their infectious tunes. This cult buzz band has plenty of support behind them in their infancy; from a supportive local scene that's ready to embrace a local classic heavy metal outfit, to infamous illustrator Dennis Dread, to national publications like NPR who recently praised the band's debut 7", to Darkthrone's outspoken frontman Fenriz, who has name-dropped the band in multiple features over recent months.

20 Buck Spin proudly embraces this act, signing them to the label recently in preparation to release their debut full-length Agony & Opium this August. Bering six infectious, long-burning, classic heavy metal ragers sure to stand out against the label's mainly black/death/doom/sludge-dominated roster. The shredding dual guitar lead trade-offs, performed with the utmost class, never lose sight of memorable songcraft first and foremost. Anchored by a tight, driving rhythm section and the raw and throaty instantly memorable vocal delivery of Christine Davis, the CHRISTIAN MISTRESS sound is immediately familiar and yet sounds like no other heavy metal band currently working, comparable to acts like Angel Witch, Warlock, Metallica, Mercyful Fate, Diamond Head and more.

Stereogum.com today premiered the track "Home In The Sun" from the upcoming Agony & Opium album. Check the feature out at this direct link:

http://stereogum.com/399492/christian-mistress-home-in-the-sun-stereogum-premiere/franchises/haunting-the-chapel

Christian Mistress September 17th, 2009

live at Annies Social Cub (sf)

More news on CHRISTIAN MISTRESS is to be expected soon as the album nears, and as the unit prepare to hit the road heavily through the later third of 2010 and on through next year. Stay tuned!

Promo copies of Agony & Opium will be available soon. Please contact Earsplit with any advance promo pitches and requests on the release now!

Agony & Opium Track Listing:

1. Riding On The Edges

2. Desert Rose

3. Home In The Sun

4. Poison Path

5. Black Vigil

6. Omega Stone

“They play heavy metal the old way, the exact way we enjoy it ourselves.” - Fenriz, Darkthrone (from Stereogum interview)

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