TRIALS To Release In the Shadow of Swords on May 1st

Chicago modern metal powerhouse TRIALS is set to make a triumphant return on May 1st with the release of their sophomore album, In the Shadow of Swords. 

Coming off the heels of their 2011 debut, Witness to the Downfall, In the Shadow of Swords sees the band take their blend of forward-thinking metal and muscular, technical thrash to the next level. Don't mistake those words for the typical promotional hyperbole either. TRIALS has truly upped the ante where aggression, songwriting and sheer metallic power are concerned. Look no further than the album's lead single, "Believers in Black," for proof of the band's progression. Stream the tune at below.

In the Shadow of Swords is the first TRIALS recording to feature guitarist Ryan Bruchert (ex-HEWHOCORRUPTS), who joined the band last year. The album will be offered in digital and CD formats. The digital version includes a ripping cover of JUDAS PRIEST's "Jawbreaker" as a bonus track, while the CD release will feature an additional TRIALS song, "Spirit Leaves" as a bonus. Recording took place at Wall 2 Wall Studios in Chicago and at TRIALS' home studio with mixing and mastering courtesy of Lasse Lammert at LSD Studios in Lübeck, Germany. The album's artwork was done by Chris Angelucci with Mark Sugar & Usha Rajbhandari. 

A preview trailer for In the Shadow of Swords has been posted below. 

Conjoined
Believers in Black
Blueprints of Metaphor
In the Misery Machine
With Only Sorrow Now
All the Promises
Upon this Day
Ancestor
Embracing Nothing
Jawbreaker *(digital release only)
Spirit Leaves ** (CD release only)

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TRIALS Announces New Guitarist

Chicago thrashers TRIALS have parted ways with guitarist Remy Walle. The band's new guitarist is Ryan Bruchert (CENTAURUS, ex-HE WHO CORRUPTS).

The band comments as follows: "As far as the split with Remy, all we can say is that sometimes shit just doesn't work out. We wish him the best of luck with whatever he chooses to do. We'd like you to join us in welcoming Ryan Bruchert to the band. His music credentials include our more progressive brothers in CENTAURUS (who you should all check out), as well as now-departed grind legends HEWHOCORRUPTS. He's a decent human being and an excellent guitarist, and despite his aversion to eating meat, we like the guy. We're looking forward to him putting his stamp on the new album we've been recording, as well as our upcoming live shows this summer. You can get updated on all that stuff over at www.facebook.com/trialsmusic. See you there."

TRIALS is currently working on the follow up to their debut Witness to the Downfall, which was released last year and immediately won fans and critics over with its intense and memorable blend of modern thrash and melodic metal. The band has posted a series of studio journals chronicling the album's progress online at www.youtube.com/user/trialsmusic.

TRIALS is:
Mark Sugar (guitar/vocals)
Ryan Bruchert (guitar)
Usha Rajbhandari (bass)
Adam Kopecky (drums) 

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TRIALS Witness To The Downfall Out Now

One of America's hardest-hitting indie acts, Chicago's TRIALS has finally unleashed their debut album Witness to the Downfall unto the masses.  Featuring a riff arsenal and tuneful sensibility that rivals the likes of MACHINE HEAD, SYL and GOJIRA, the musical approach taken by TRIALS on Witness to the Downfall is not only refreshing, memorable, and musically penetrating, it is ridiculously intense! Featuring a mixing/mastering job from Lasse Lammert (ALESTORM), artwork by Seth Siro Anton (SEPTIC FLESH, PARADISE LOST, etc), and the drumming of former member Sasha Horn (NOVEMBERS DOOM, THESE ARE THEY),Witness to the Downfall will leave you bruised, beaten, and hopelessly addicted. 

Rising stars among the DIY metal scene, renowned music websites such as Blistering.com, X-Plosive Metal and MetalHeadRadio.com have all sung the praises of TRIALS. To celebrate the release of their sonic beast of a debut, the band has teamed up with TheNewReview.net to offer fans a shot at winning a signed copy of Witness To The Downfall along with a Chicago-style deep dish pizza shipped right to your doorstep. To enter the contest, visit this location.

Witness To The Downfall is available via Amazon.com, iTunes, eMusic, Bandcamp or anywhere you see the band devastating a stage. For more info visit www.facebook.com/trialsmusic 

"I categorize Witness To The Downfall much like an F5 tornado. It wreaks complete havoc, decimating everything within its path." TheNewReview.net

"The complexity and maturity level for an unsigned band is really amazing. A hammer to the face." Absolute Zero Media

"A great debut." X-plosive Metal

Witness to the Downfall

Praise

Powerless

This Is Starvation

Declaration

Hammer

Shadows And Traps

Kingdom

And I Still Breathe

Take This From Me

TRIALS is:

Mark Sugar (guitar/vocals)

Remy Walle (guitar)

Usha Rajbhandari (bass)

Adam Kopecky (drums)

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TRIALS Post Two Tracks From Witness To The Downfall On StereoKiller.com

Chicago's indie powerhouse TRIALS have posted two songs from their forthcoming, self-released debut Witness to the Downfall on StereoKiller.com. The tunes, "Hammer" and "This Is Starvation," are only two examples of the band's excellent blend ofbrawny modern thrash and muscular melodic metal. Featuring a riff arsenal and tuneful sensibility that rivals the likes of MACHINE HEAD, SYL and GOJIRA, the musical approach taken by TRIALS on Witness to the Downfall, which is set to drop on August 1st, is not only refreshing, memorable, and musically penetrating, it is ridiculously intense! Featuring a mixing/mastering job from Lasse Lammert (ALESTORM), artwork by Seth Siro Anton (SEPTIC FLESH, PARADISE LOST, etc), and the drumming of former member Sasha Horn (NOVEMBERS DOOM, THESE ARE THEY), Witness to the Downfall will leave you bruised, beaten, and hopelessly addicted.

 Visit stereokiller to check out the streams.  

Praise

Powerless

This Is Starvation

Declaration

Hammer

Shadows And Traps

Kingdom

And I Still Breathe

Take This From Me

The band has posted a video trailer for Witness to the Downfall,  you can see it below.

TRIALS is:

Mark Sugar (guitar/vocals)

Remy Walle (guitar)

Usha Rajbhandari (bass)

Adam Kopecky (drums)

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www.reverbnation.com/Trials  

www.stereokiller.com/Trials 

TRIALS to Release Witness to the Downfall on August 1st

Chicago bruisers TRIALS has set August 1st as the release date for Witness to the Downfall, its debut album of brawny modern thrash and muscular melodic metal. Featuring a riff arsenal and tuneful sensibility that rivals the likes of MACHINE HEAD, SYL and GOJIRA, the musical approach taken by TRIALS on Witness to the Downfall is not only refreshing, memorable, and musically penetrating, it is ridiculously intense! Featuring a mixing/mastering job from Lasse Lammert (ALESTORM), artwork by Seth Siro Anton (SEPTIC FLESH, PARADISE LOST, etc), and the drumming of former member Sasha Horn (NOVEMBERS DOOM, THESE ARE THEY), Witness to the Downfall will leave you bruised, beaten, and hopelessly addicted.

Witness to the Downfall

Praise

Powerless

This Is Starvation

Declaration

Hammer

Shadows And Traps

Kingdom

And I Still Breathe

Take This From Me

The band has posted a video trailer for Witness to the Downfall on their Official YouTube Pageand select songs from the album are currently streaming on Facebook and ReverbNation.

TRIALS is:

Mark Sugar (guitar/vocals)

Remy Walle (guitar)

Usha Rajbhandari (bass)

Adam Kopecky (drums)

www.facebook.com/TrialsMusic 

www.reverbnation.com/Trials