HAVOK: Candlelight Unveils Special Lyric Video For Latest Single

Candlelight Records has premiered a special pre-release lyric video for HAVOK's latest single, "Give Me Liberty... Or Give Me Death," taken from their forthcoming new album Unnatural Selection.  The video is available now at the label's official Facebook page.

"Give Me Liberty... Or Give Me Death" can be seen below.

Unnatural Selection is set to be released in North America on June 25 and is currently available as a pre-order now at Candlelight's official webstore. Special bundle packages of the album are available exclusively at the HAVOK's official merchandise store. Unnatural Selection was produced by Terry Date (Pantera, Overkill, Deftones) and was mastered by James Murphy (Testament, Death).

HAVOK just completed their second European tour and will perform three special "hometown" pre-release shows June 21-23.  The band will kick off their first headline tour of North America on July 22.  More dates have been confirmed on the tour now stretching through early September. For official dates and ticket information visit the band's official Facebook page.

Fans of the Denver thrash band are growing excited as the release date draws near.  "Give Me Liberty... Or Give Me Death," impacted metal radio two weeks ago; the only single that week to land on CMJ's Loud Rock "Most Added" report for the week. Sirius/XM Radio plus Syracuse's WAQX, Baltimore's WIYY, and Northern New Jersey metal powerhouse WSOU, among others, are a few of the key early supporters of the single.

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HAVOK: New Single Available For Free Download

Fans of Denver thrashers HAVOK are beginning to feel the growing excitement for the approaching North American release date of the band’s third full-length, Unnatural Selection. The album’s lead single, “Give Me Liberty… Or Give Me Death,” impacted metal radio earlier this week; the only single to land on CMJ’s Loud Rock “Most Added” report. Sirius/XM Radio plus Syracuse’s WAQX, Baltimore’s WIYY, and Northern New Jersey metal powerhouse WSOU, among others, are a few of the key early supporters of the single.

To celebrate, Candlelight Records today makes “Give Me Liberty…Or Give Me Death” available as a free download at the label’s official Bandcamp page.  The topical thrash anthem delivers the young band’s classic thrash and old-school metal sound. 

To download click HERE. All available titles at Candlelight’s Bandcamp are available at a 15% discount through midnight June 3. The code to enter on check out is GiveMeCandlelight.

Currently touring Europe with Suffocation and Cephalic Carnage, HAVOK will kick off North American touring just after the June 25 release of Unnatural Selection. Set to begin July 22, the headlining tour will see the four-piece journey through the southern states, travelling up the eastern seaboard before making their debut performance at Montreal’s annual Heavy MTL festival on August 11.

Special preorder bundles of Unnatural Selection are now available via the band’s official webstore. All bundle customers will be automatically entered into a golden ticket contest; one winner will be picked at random to receive an autographed Charvel Guitar and one of everything in the current HAVOK merch store.  Candlelight Records will launch a vinyl preorder in the coming weeks. Visit the label’s official Facebook page or follow the label via Twitter (@candlelightusa) for official details.

Produced by Terry Date (Pantera, Overkill, Deftones) and mastered by James Murphy (Testament, Death, Disincarnate), Unnatural Selection bears a far more mature collection of songs when compared to Burn (2009), and Time Is Up(2011). HAVOK has truly hit their mark with a sound that will please fans new and old.  The album features ten new songs, including the band’s rendition of Black Sabbath classic “Children of the Grave.”

Confirmed dates on the band’s headline tour plus three special Denver-area performances (a copy of Unnatural Selection included with ticket purchase) are below.

HAVOK:

6/21/2013 Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO (release show)

6/22/2013 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO (release show)

6/23/2013 Aggie Theater – Ft. Collins, CO (release show)
6/29/2013 Rock Al Parque – Bogota, Colombia w/ Cannibal Corpse (NEW SHOW)

7/22/2013 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM

7/24/2013 Chameleon Room – Oklahoma City, OK

7/25/2013 Three Links – Dallas, TX

7/26/2013 Dirty Dog – Austin, TX

7/27/2013 Zero’s – Corpus Christi, TX

7/28/2013 Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX

7/29/2013 Siberia – New Orleans, LA

8/01/2013 Orpheum Theater – Tampa, FL

8/02/2013 Back Booth – Orlando, FL

8/03/2013 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC

8/04/2013 Blue Fox – Winchester, VA

8/05/2013 Empire – Springfield, VA

8/06/2013 Mojo 13 – Wilmington, DE

8/07/2013 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY

8/08/2013 Church of Boston – Boston, MA

8/09/2013 Backstage at Champs – Trenton, NJ

8/11/2013 Heavy Mtl – Montreal, QC
8/12/2013 Opera House – Toronto, ON (w/Finntroll – NEW SHOW)

8/14/2013 Peabody’s, Cleveland, OH (NEW SHOW)

8/16/2013 Vaudeville Mews – Des Moines, IA

8/17/2013 Riot Room – Kansas City, MO

HAVOK is guitarist/vocalist David Sanchez, bassist Mike Leon, guitarist Reece Scruggs, and drummer Pete Webber.  The band uses/endorses ESP Guitars, Charvel Guitars, EMG Pickups, Ernie Ball, Peavy Amplification, Pearl Drums, Trick Drums, and Sabian Cymbals.

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HAVOK Announces Headlining Tour

Denver thrashers HAVOK today announce their first headlining tour of North America. Dates are set to commence July 22 and will see the band journey through the southern states, travelling up the eastern seaboard before making their debut performance at Montreal’s annual Heavy MTL festival on August 11.  The tour will be in support of their forthcoming new album, Unnatural Selection, set for release June 25.

Reported last week, Unnatural Selection, the band’s third full-length album for Candlelight Records, was produced by guitarist David Sanchez and mixed by Terry Date (Pantera, Overkill, Deftones). The album features original artwork from Polish illustrator Rafal Wechterowicz (Slayer, Mastodon) and was mastered by James Murphy (Aborted, World Under Blood, Abigail Williams). Lead single, “Give Me Liberty… Or Give Me Death,” is set to impact Loud Rock/Metal Radio May 27.  The topical thrash anthem delivers the young band’s classic thrash and old school metal sound.

Candlelight Records launched the CD-only pre-order last week at the label’s official webstore HERE. The band has launched exclusive bundle packages via their official store. All bundle customers will be entered to win a golden ticket contest. One winner will be picked at random and will receive an autographed Charvel guitar, and one of everything in the HAVOK merch store. Go HERE for further details.

Currently on tour in Europe alongside Suffocation and Cephalic Carnage, HAVOK’s headlining tour follows their recently announced trilogy of release performances. Tickets are on sale now at venue box offices and companion ticket agencies. A copy of Unnatural Selection will be included with ticket purchases to June Colorado shows. For a full list of dates on their European tour visit the band’s official Facebook page HERE.

HAVOK, called “the finest thrash band in existence” by PopDose, released their full-length debut, Burn, in 2009.  Time Is Up would follow in 2011.  “HAVOK have hit their stride,” said Decibel Magazine.  “HAVOK is everything that is great about thrash,” added Terrorizer.  In 2012, the band released their EP Point of No Return; videos for the EP’s two original songs were released earlier this year.  The videos have had over 200,000 views since release.  The band plans three new videos for Unnatural Selection; details forthcoming. Confirmed HAVOK dates at press time are included below.

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6/21/2013 Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO (release show)

6/22/2013 Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO (release show)

6/23/2013 Aggie Theater - Ft. Collins, CO (release show)

7/22/2013 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM

7/24/2013 Chameleon Room - Oklahoma City, OK

7/25/2013 Three Links – Dallas, TX

7/26/2013 Dirty Dog – Austin, TX

7/27/2013 Zero’s - Corpus Christi, TX

7/28/2013 Fitzgerald’s – Houston, TX

7/29/2013 Siberia - New Orleans, LA

8/01/2013 Orpheum Theater – Tampa, FL

8/02/2013 Back Booth – Orlando, FL

8/03/2013 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC

8/04/2013 Blue Fox – Winchester, VA

8/05/2013 Empire – Springfield, VA

8/06/2013 Mojo 13 – Wilmington, DE

8/07/2013 Saint Vitus – Brooklyn, NY

8/08/2013 Church of Boston – Boston, MA

8/09/2013 Backstage at Champs – Trenton, NJ

8/11/2013 Heavy Mtl – Montreal, QC

8/16/2013 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, IA

8/17/2013 Riot Room - Kansas City, MO

HAVOK is guitarist/vocalist David Sanchez, bassist Mike Leon, guitarist Reece Scruggs, and drummer Pete Webber.  The band uses/endorses ESP Guitars, Charvel Guitars, EMG Pickups, Ernie Ball, Peavy Amplification, Pearl Drums, Trick Drums, and Sabian Cymbals.

HAVOK Premiere New Video As They Continue Work On New Album

Denver thrashers HAVOK have premiered their latest video for the song “From The Cradle To The Grave” from their 2012 EP, The Point Of No Return, via the band’s official Facebook page. The video, directed by Roy Warner, was filmed on location in Detroit during the band’s final tour of 2012 alongside Skeletonwitch. The premiere coincides with the band’s continued work on their anticipated Terry Date produced third full-length album.

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Discussing the song’s lyrical inspiration, vocalist/guitarist Dave Sanchez says, “‘From The Cradle To The Grave’ is about America's first serial killer, H.H. Holmes. In the late 1800s, in Chicago, Holmes built a hotel specifically with murder in mind. It included doors that opened up to brick walls, staircases that lead to nowhere, and one-way rooms that once you entered, you never came out. He was a religious man and firmly believed that since he was born, the Devil was at his side. That being said, bang your head.”

HAVOK will hit the road next week, teaming with Goatwhore and The Casualties. The dates will feature new bassist Michael Joseph Leon. Sanchez notes, “as many people have already heard, we recently parted ways with bassist Jesse De Los Santos. It was a mutual split and we wish Jesse all the best. I’d like to thank Jesse for the four years of killing it in studio and on stage. With that being said, we’d like to introduce our new four-string monster, Mike Leon. Mike is a fantastic bassist and a veteran of the road from his years of touring with The Absence. We are very happy to have him on board.”

Leon comments, “I'm completely honored to be a part of such a well-oiled machine and to have the opportunity to play with these dudes is a dream come true! Not only is HAVOK one of my favorite new heavy metal bands out in the scene, but the guys in the band are a few of the best dudes I know! You can definitely look forward to us kickin' lots of ass together this year, and for many years to come.”

HAVOK expect to complete all work on their new record in the coming weeks. Album information and special pre-order details will be announced shortly.

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w/ The Casualties, Goatwhore:

4/01/2013 Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM 

4/02/2013 Rocky Point - Tempe, AZ 
4/03/2013 The Observatory - Santa Ana, CA

4/04/2013 The Vex - Los Angeles, CA
4/05/2013 Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV w/ Goatwhore only
4/06/2013 The Oakland Metro - Oakland, CA 
4/07/2013 The Alley - Reno, NV
4/08/2013 The Branx - Portland, OR
4/09/2013 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA 
4/11/2013 The Venue - Boise, ID w/ Suffocation, Exhumed, Jungle Rot, Rings of Saturn
4/13/2013 In the Venue - Salt Lake City, UT w/ Suicidal Tendencies

HAVOK is guitarist/vocalist Dave Sanchez, bassist Michael Joseph Leon, guitarist Reece Scruggs, and drummer Pete Webb.

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HAVOK: “Point Of No Return” Video Premiere

HAVOK’s latest video has premiered today via Bloody Disgusting. “Point Of No Return” is the title track to the band’s EP, released last Spring as a tide-me-over while the band continued their non-stop touring. The video was directed by Roy Warner and filmed on location in Detroit, Michigan.

Discussing the video, vocalist/guitarist Dave Sanchez elaborates, "The lyrics of ‘Point Of No Return’ are highly interpretable, but the message of the video pretty simple: The world as we know it is a delicate place and we have never had such a high capacity to destroy the human race as we do now. At some point, our self-made concoction of nuclear/biological weaponry, ancient superstitious beliefs, nationalism, corruption, ignorance, and conflicting ideologies is going to become lethal, on a global scale. We live in a time like no other and it’s obvious that if we don’t change our behavior, it’s only a matter of time before the world is extinguished at the hand of fanatics. It’s literally within everyone’s power to leave the world a little nicer than we found it. Don’t believe everything you’re told: Think for yourself.”

Director Roy Warner notes, “Working with the guys from HAVOK was great. They had awesome ideas to start out with and build from; wanting to showcase real life as the concept. It really illustrates the depths of human depravity in the past, present and what we can expect from the future if attitudes don’t change.”

To view “Point Of No Return”click HERE.

HAVOK, called “the finest thrash band in existence” by PopDose, released their full-length debut, Burn, mid-2009. The record found an immediate fanbase and the curiosity of media around the globe. Time Is Up would follow in 2011. “HAVOK have hit their stride,” said Decibel Magazine in review of the album. “HAVOK is everything that is great about thrash,” added Terrorizer. Now with the band busy at work recording their new full-length, anticipated for early summer release, HAVOK fans can expect the Denver-based thrashers to keep an active schedule for 2013. Sanchez says, “We’re currently wrapped up in the studio writing our new album. We should be finished recording in March and then, in usual HAVOK fashion, we’ll tour practically all year! There are lots of exciting things coming up in 2013. Keep an eye out for tour dates and we’ll see all of you on the road soon! Until then, spread the word and support heavy metal."

HAVOK is guitarist/vocalist Dave Sanchez, bassist Jesse de los Santos, guitarist Reece Scruggs, and drummer Pete Webb.

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HAVOK new video interview

Jesse De Los Santos and Pete Webber of the thrash metal band HAVOK talked to ArmyOfOneTV, right after their show at Bogie's in Albany, NY this past April 26, 2012. On this interview they discussed of the current activities of the band and also their upcoming EP called "Point of no return" that will be launch next May 22nd, 2012. HAVOK is currently participating on the SEPULTURA's North American Kairos Tour .

Watch the video chat in the player below.

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HAVOK: Sepultura Cover Song Streaming

Today the metal-loving web moguls at MetalSucks premiere HAVOK’s rendition of “Arise” by Sepultura. The tune comes off the band’s forthcoming new EP titled Point Of No Return. Set for release on May 22 in North America, the EP was recorded by the band with final touches by James Murphy (Death, Testament) and contains two new thrash hymns and two cover tracks: the aforementioned Sep cover and a HAVOKed version of Slayer’s “Postmortem/Raining Blood.”

Check out “Arise” at THIS LOCATION.

Point Of No Return will precede the band’s first European adventure beginning early May with Goatwhore, Angelus Apatrida and headliners 3 Inches of Blood. The Denver thrash legion are currently on tour with Sepultura, Death Angel, and Krisiun. The North American Kairos Tour 2012 kicked off April 10 and will make its way through nearly three weeks worth of shows before coming to a close in New York City on April 30. 

HAVOK w/ Sepultura, Death Angel, Krisiun [remaining dates]

4/25/2012 Club Soda – Montreal, QC

4/26/2012 Bogie’s – Albany, NY

4/27/2012 Sonar – Baltimore, MD

4/29/2012 Higher Ground – South Burlington, VT

4/30/2012 Irving Plaza – New York, NY

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HAVOK: Denver Thrashers Kick Off North American Tour With Sepultura Yesterday

Denver thrash assault HAVOK will kick off their latest run of dates with Sepultura, Death Angel, and Krisiun in Santa Ana, California tonight. The North American Kairos Tour 2012 will make its way through nearly three weeks worth of shows, coming to a close in New York City on April 30.

Comments vocalist/guitarist David Sanchez: “We're hitting the road with Sepultura - Holy shit!! It's a dream come true. This tour is going to be absolutely insane. All the bands totally rule and we're expecting to see some rowdy crowds. Prepare to have a sore neck and remember, no karate in the pit!”

Adds drummer Pete Webber: “I can't wait to start the upcoming tour with Sepultura, Death Angel and Krisiun! Sepultura was one of my very first influences in metal and in drumming! Catch HAVOK destroying a club near you!”

In the meantime, check out footage of the road dogs’ fiery performance in Puerto Rico late last month at THIS LOCATION or below.

Upon their return, HAVOK will unleash their new EP titled Point Of No Return. Set for release on May 22 in North America, the EP was recorded by the band with final touches by James Murphy (Death, Testament) and contains two new songs plus two HAVOK-ized cover tunes. The Point Of No Return precedes the band’s first European adventure beginning early May with Goatwhore, Angelus Apatrida and headliners 3 Inches of Blood.

Point Of No Return Track Listing

1. Point Of No Return

2. From The Cradle To The Grave

3. Arise (Sepultura cover)

4. Post Mortem/Reigning Blood (Slayer cover)

5. Covering Fire (video)

6. D.O.A. (video)

HAVOK w/ Sepultura, Death Angel, Krisiun:

4/10/2012 Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA
4/11/2012 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
4/12/2012 Branx – Portland, OR

4/13/2012 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA

4/14/2012 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT

4/15/2012 Gothic Theatre – Englewood, CO

4/16/2012 Manny’s – Billings, MT

4/17/2012 The Exchange – Regina, SK

4/18/2012 Pryamid Cabaret – Winnipeg, MB

4/20/2012 Majestic Theater – Madison, WI

4/21/2012 Mojo’s – Joliet, IL

4/22/2012 Water Street Music Hall – Rochester, NY

4/23/2012 Opera House – Toronto, ON

4/24/2012 Imperial Theater – Quebec City, QC

4/25/2012 Club Soda – Montreal, QC

4/26/2012 Bogie’s – Albany, NY

4/27/2012 Sonar – Baltimore, MD

4/29/2012 Higher Ground – South Burlington, VT

4/30/2012 Irving Plaza – New York, NY

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HAVOK: New Drum Cam Video Posted Courtesy Of Sick Drummer Magazine

Today Sick Drummer Magazine hosts an exclusive drum cam video of HAVOK basher Pete Webber destroying his kit to "Time Is Up," the title track off their current full-length out now on Candlelight Records.  The video is part one of a series of drum cam videos that will lead up to the band's upcoming North American tour later this fall.

Commented Webber: "We filmed these videos so you can get up close view of the drums that you don't always get to see! 

Hope everyone enjoys!"

The video can be seen below. 

The Denver thrashers will embark on another punishing support trek in October  alongside headliners Exhumed, Goatwhore and Cephalic Carnage. Set to commence on October 26 in New Mexico, the tour will lay waste to nearly two dozen cities and come to a close in Flagstaff, Arizona on November 20. Confirmed dates below.

HAVOK 
w/ Exhumed, Goatwhore, Cephalic Carnage
* = no Goatwhore
10/26/2011 The Juggernaut - Gallup, NM *
10/27/2011 Sorority House - Amarillo, TX *
10/28/2011 The Conservatory - 1H - Oklahoma City, OK
10/29/2011 FuBbar - St Louis, MO
10/30/2011 Reggie’s Rock Club - Chicago, IL
10/31/2011 I-Rock Nightclub - Detroit
11/01/2011 Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
11/02/2011 Montage Music Hall - Rochester, NY
11/03/2011 Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
11/04/2011 Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
11/05/2011 Rock Cafe Le Stage - Trois-Rivieres, QC
11/06/2011 L'Agitee - Quebec City, QC
11/08/2011 The Palladium - Worcester, MA
11/09/2011 Europa - Brooklyn, NY
11/10/2011 Championships - Trenton, NJ
11/11/2011 Mojo 13 - Wilmington, DE
11/12/2011 Sonar - Baltimore, MD
11/13/2011 The Casbah at Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
11/14/2011 Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
11/15/2011 The Brass Mug - Tampa, FL
11/17/2011 Siberia - New Orleans, LA
11/18/2011 Korova/Goregrowler's Ball - San Antonio, TX w/ Suffocation
11/19/2011 TBA *

11/20/2011  Orpheum Theatre - Flagstaff, AZ *

As previously announced, a limited edition, hand-numbered, color vinyl pressing of Time Is Upwill be released via Restricted Release to coincide with the upcoming tour. Stay tuned for details!

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HAVOK: Denver Thrashers Announce North American Tour With Exhumed

Band To Release Limited Edition Vinyl Pressing Of Time Is Up

Denver thrash warriors, HAVOK, who recently pummeled the masses on tour with Bay Area legends, Forbidden, will embark on another punishing support trek this Fall alongside headliners Exhumed, Goatwhore and Cephalic Carnage. Set to commence on October 26 in New Mexico, the tour will lay waste to nearly two dozen cities and come to a close in Flagstaff, Arizona on November 20.

Said vocalist/guitarist David Sanchez: "I'm fuckin' psyched! This lineup is HEAVY! I'm a fan of all of the bands that we'll be playing with, so this is gonna be really fun. Even better, we finally get to tour with Cephalic Carnage. It will be cool to show people how bands from Denver throw down. If this tour is anything like our last run with Forbidden, there are going to be some gnarly pits and bloody noses. Anyone that's going to these shows should be prepared to have a sore neck."

Added drummer Pete Webber: "We are pumped to announce our tour with Exhumed, Goatwhore and Cephalic Carnage this Fall! Our last tour with Forbidden was one of the best yet and we hope to keep the heat going with this one! We will be hitting some cities where HAVOK has not played in awhile and you all better show your metal faces there!"

HAVOK

w/ Exhumed, Goatwhore, Cephalic Carnage

* = no Goatwhore

10/26/2011 The Juggernaut - Gallup, NM *
10/27/2011 Sorority House - Amarillo, TX *
10/28/2011 The Conservatory - 1H - Oklahoma City, OK
10/29/2011 FuBbar - St Louis, MO
10/30/2011 Reggie’s Rock Club - Chicago, IL
10/31/2011 I-Rock Nightclub - Detroit
11/01/2011 Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
11/02/2011 Montage Music Hall - Rochester, NY
11/03/2011 Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
11/04/2011 Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
11/05/2011 Rock Cafe Le Stage - Trois-Rivieres, QC
11/06/2011 L'Agitee - Quebec City, QC
11/08/2011 The Palladium - Worcester, MA
11/09/2011 Europa - Brooklyn, NY
11/10/2011 Championships - Trenton, NJ
11/11/2011 Mojo 13 - Wilmington, DE
11/12/2011 Sonar - Baltimore, MD
11/13/2011 The Casbah at Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
11/14/2011 Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
11/15/2011 The Brass Mug - Tampa, FL
11/17/2011 Siberia - New Orleans, LA
11/18/2011 Korova/Goregrowler's Ball - San Antonio, TX w/ Suffocation
11/19/2011 TBA *
11/20/2011  Orpheum Theatre - Flagstaff, AZ *

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will be touring in support of their critically-adored Time Is Up full-length, released earlier this year via Candlelight Records. The record has earned near-perfect ratings from media outlets large and small.

Noted Rock Sound adamantly: "Everyone should be worshipping at these Denver native's altar as they have the flashy skill, ridiculous song-writing chops and prodigious lead guitar work that'll have even the most jaded ears saying, 'Okay, just this last one...'" Terrorizer agreed, declaring: "Everything great about thrash -- infectious, galloping riffs, hummable choruses, a vast array of gang vocals in 'DOA' -- is employed, with their ace in the hole being Reece Scruggs, whose sumptuously-phrased solos, balancing shred, fiery modal moves and soulful, blues bends will suck in everyone from guitar nerds to song-structure curmudgeons."

Said Agnostic Front's Roger Miret of the track "No Amnesty" in the April 2011 edition of Decibel Magazine's Call & Response feature: "Thrash in the vein of Overkill, Nuclear Assault, Kreator etc. I don't know if this is a new band or an old's band new material, but it's pretty kick ass!" About.com gave the record a 4/5 rating stating simply: "This is a damn good thrash album. Call it retro, new thrash revival or whatever, HAVOK have the chops and the ability to prove that they have the staying power to last in this genre," while Hardrock Haven opined:  "...for those who feel Metallica wussed out, Megadeth got too corporate, Anthrax too modern and Slayer too, well, the same as always, HAVOK should be a great reminder as to what made thrash so damn cool in the first place."

In related news, a limited edition, hand-numbered, color vinyl pressing of Time Is Up will be released via Restricted Release to coincide with the upcoming tour. Additionally, HAVOK will be shooting a new video for "D.O.A." this month. Details to be unveiled soon. In case you missed it, check out the band's video for "Covering Fire," which was shot in Tyler, Texas, produced by Mike Gillespie and directed by Brian Jaynes. View the video HERE:

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HAVOK: New Live Footage Posted + Update From The Road

Denver thrash battalion, HAVOK, are currently wrapping up a successful tour with Bay Area legends, Forbidden. The tour, which includes Revocation and White Wizzard, has ravaged its way through nearly two dozen cities with the band hitting Albuquerque, New Mexico tonight, Tempe, Arizona tomorrow and come to an official close  in Escondido, California on July 2.

Commented vocalist/guitarist David Sanchez: "This tour has been absolutely killer! I've never had so much fun on the road. We've seen some very rowdy crowds and have definitely wrecked some necks! Every band on this tour is solid, so people are definitely getting lots of bang for their buck. See ya in the pit!"

Check out footage of the band playing at Studio 7 in Seattle on June 13 by pointing your browser HERE or below. 

HAVOK [remaining dates]w/ Forbidden, Revocation, White Wizzard:
6/30/2011 Launchpad - Albuquerque, NM7/01/2011 Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ

7/02/2011 JT's Limelight - Escondido, CA

HAVOK are touring in support of their critically-lauded Time Is Up full-length, released earlier this year via Candlelight Records. The record has earned near-perfect ratings from media big and small. Said Stereokiller in a 5/5 rreview: "I do not know why they are not opening the Big Four tour." Metal Observer agreed calling the record,  "A must-listen for both thrash fans and fans of great metal music. One of the best thus far this year," while Terrorizer noted: "Everything great about thrash -- infectious, galloping riffs, hummable choruses, a vast array of gang vocals in 'DOA' -- is employed, with their ace in the hole being Reece Scruggs, whose sumptuously-phrased solos, balancing shred, fiery modal moves and soulful, blues bends will suck in everyone from guitar nerds to song-structure curmudgeons." Said Agnostic Front's Roger Miret of the track "No Amnesty" in the April 2011 edition of Decibel's Call & Response feature, "Thrash in the vein of Overkill, Nuclear Assault, Kreator etc. I don't know if this is a new band or an old's band new material, but it's pretty kick ass!"

In case you missed it, check out the band's video for "Covering Fire," the fifth track off Time Is Up. The video was shot in Tyler, Texas, produced by Mike Gillespie and directed by Brian Jaynes. View the video HERE or above. 

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