06/01/2010 19:59

Kataklysm

Kataklysm: 'Heaven's Venom'

Kataklysm recently wrapped up recording 'Heaven's Venom' - the follow-up to 2008's 'Prevail' - which will be released on August 20th in Europe and August 24th in North America. 'Heaven's Venom' was recorded by Kataklysm guitarist J-F Dagenais and is currently being mixed by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Mnemic, Dark Tranquillity etc.):

"It's done!", commented guitarist Jean-François Dagenais. "The recording for our new album 'Heaven's Venom' is complete. Everything you wish for in a Kataklysm album is here and some unexpected musical adventures as well. Everyone here has given 150% of themselves! As Kataklysm turns twenty next year we want to be remembered as the band who never gave up, and faced the odds. This explosive slab of metal will lead scene for future conquests and not be forgotten ever. The music, the vocals and the production are all top notch. The mix is in the hands of Tue Madsen as we speak and we have full confidence in him. He did a wonderful job on our 'In the Arms of Devastation' album, so be prepared! 'Heaven's Venom' will be out August 20th in Europe and August 24th in America and the band will be promoting the new album with Ozzfest and dates with Devildriver this August/ September. PUSH THE VENOM!"

Some tentative song titles appearing on the album include 'Soul Made of Shrapnel', 'Blind Savior', 'Hail the Renegade' and 'Push the Venom'.

(source: Nuclear Blast)

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Canadian extreme metallers Kataklysm have completed the song writing process for their new album entitled 'Heaven's Venom'. Currently the album is tentatively scheduled for a Fall of 2010 release via Nuclear Blast.

Vocalist Maurizio Iacono commented: "It's done after two years of hard work! We really made sure we had every element covered, going over all the riffs and arrangements hundreds of times to make it the best it could be. Our fans have given us so much over the years and it was time for us, without any label pressure or time limit, to give back with the album they have been waiting for. We think we've accomplished something special, but we are not going to say this is the heaviest or best Kataklysm and all that stuff. The fans will decide that. I just know the mission is accomplished when all of us have big cheesy smiles on our faces!
We're going to take a little break now and hit the road with Kreator, which should be a lot of fun! Come party with us and hang out. As soon as we are back we will give the album one last check up and then start recording this beast. Should be warped up and mixed by this summer. Next year it will be the bands 20th anniversary so you can bet that we will deliver the goods. We promise! Lots of cool surprises ahead. See ya!"

Some tentative song titles appearing on the album include 'Soul Made of Shrapnel', 'Blind Savior', 'Hail the Renegade' and 'Push the Venom'.

'Heaven's Venom' will be Kataklysm's follow up to their 2008 release, 'Prevail'. Guitarist J-F Dagenais (Malevolent Creation, Misery Index) will once again handle the recording process, while Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Suicide Silence, Winds Of Plague, Dark Tranquillity) will handle mixing duties this time around.

(source: Nuclear Blast)

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Canada's hyperblasting death metallers Kataklysm are working on their 10th studio album. It's title will be 'Heaven's Venom'. It is scheduled for an October 2010 release via Nuclear Blast.
"Expect a very real, aggressive and determined Kataklysm album!", commented guitarist and producer J-F Dagenais.

(source: Nuclear Blast)