DAY OF DOOM Barcelona 2013 with PENTAGRAM, TROUBLE, SERPENT VENOM, HORN OF THE RHINO & CUERNO!!!

http://www.dayofdoombarcelona.com/en

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THE SKULL: Quality footage of debut show with original TROUBLE drummer Jeff 'Oly' Olson (Video) & album news

THE SKULL — the new band featuring original TROUBLE members vocaist Eric Wagner and drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson alongside TROUBLE's longtime bassist Ron Holzner and SACRED DAWN guitarists Michael Carpenter and Lothar Keller — peformed at Tequila Jaxx last Saturday, September 14 in Mentor-On-The-Lake, Ohio. Quality video footage filmed and edited by Ken Kitt and Kim Schleeper from Vidz R Us can be seen below. This was THE SKULL's first performance with Olson.

Olson rejoined THE SKULL last month, explaining in a statement: "I know that I've mentioned that I wouldn't perform TROUBLE's music anymore unless it's with the other original members, but I've had a change of heart. I want to rock again." Although I have been having a great time playing keys for IN-GRAVED (led by former PENTAGRAM guitarist Victor Griffin), I miss the drums and playing classic TROUBLE songs. I'm still going to jam with Victor, but there is room for THE SKULL too."

He added: "In just a few short months, 2014 will mark the 30th anniversary year for TROUBLE's debut record, 'Psalm 9'. TROUBLE guitarists Rick Wartell and Bruce Franklin are having fun with their new record, and I had fun writing some intros for it. It's just that Eric, Ron, and myself want to jam too and celebrate our 30th anniversary as well with a tour and a new record. We've worked just as hard as Bruce and Rick over the years and we feel that we've earned the privilege to celebrate with the fans as well. There is no animosity between the two bands and we intend to keep it that way."

"We are currently writing a debut record, set for release in 2014 and I've already submitted several songs to the guys. Excitement is in the air."

THE SKULL's debut CD will be produced by Billy Anderson (HIGH ON FIRE, SLEEP, NEUROSIS) this autumn in Portland, Oregon and will be released via as-yet-undetermined record label.

THE SKULL is:
Eric Wagner - vocals
Jeff Olson - drums
Ron Holzner - bass
Michael Carpenter - guitar
Lothar Keller - guitar



Upcoming shows:
October 11 - Denver Doom Fest III - Three Kings Tavern - Denver, CO
October 13 - Fall Into Darkness VII - Mississippi Studios - Portland, Oregon
October 19 - Loaded Hollywood - Hollywood, CA

www.LeighOlsonManagement.com

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Original TROUBLE drummer rejoins THE SKULL & "PSALM 9 - 30th Anniversary Tour" news

Jeff "Oly" Olson has joined forces again with THE SKULL, the band he formed with fellow original member of Chicago doom-metal legends TROUBLE vocalist Eric Wagner and the band's longtime bassist Ron Holzner.

Olson states, "I know that I've mentioned that I wouldn't perform TROUBLE's music anymore unless it's with the other original members, but I've had a change of heart. I want to rock again. Although I have been having a great time playing keys for IN~GRAVED (led by former Pentagram guitarist Victor Griffin), I miss the drums and playing classic TROUBLE songs. I'm still going to jam with Victor, but there is room for THE SKULL too."

"In just a few short months, 2014 will mark the 30th anniversary year for TROUBLE's debut record Psalm 9. TROUBLE guitarists Rick Wartell and Bruce Franklin are having fun with their new record, and I had fun writing some intros for it, it's just that Eric, Ron, and myself want to jam too and celebrate our 30th anniversary as well with a tour and a new record. We've worked just as hard as Bruce and Rick over the years and we feel that we’ve earned the privilege to celebrate with the fans as well. There is no animosity between the two bands and we intend to keep it that way." We are currently writing a debut record set for release in 2014 and I've already submitted several songs to the guys. Excitement is in the air."

THE SKULL's debut release will be produced by Billy Anderson (HIGH ON FIRE, SLEEP, NEUROSIS) this autumn in Portland, Oregon and the yet-to-be-determined record label will be announced soon.

Confirmed shows are as follows:

September 14 - Tequilla Jaxx - Cleveland, OH (with Earthen Grave)
October 11 - Denver Doom Fest III - Denver, CO
October 13 - Fall Into Darkness VII - Portland, OR
October 19 - Loaded - Hollywood, CA

The 2014 PSALM 9 30th Anniversary Tour is currently being booked for both The U.S and Europe.

THE SKULL is:
Eric Wagner - vocals
Jeff Olson - drums
Ron Holzner - bass
Michael Capenter - guitar
Lothar Keller- guitar

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TROUBLE: New album "The Distortion Field" is out today!!!

Chicago metal legends TROUBLE return with their first album since 'Simple Mind Condition', The album entitled 'The Distortion Field' features 13 tracks and is out today in North America, July 16th 2013. The band consists of Kyle Thomas - vocals, Rick Wartell - guitar, Bruce Franklin – guitars, and Mark "Marko" Lira - drums.

"Kyle is one of the most impressive singers I've ever heard, and by far the most extraordinary singer I've ever had the pleasure of working with. He's got incredible range, incredible power, and an incredible knowledge of TROUBLE, as he's been a fan for 20-something years" - Rick Wartell (Trouble founder and guitarist)

"I'm just blown away. Kyle Thomas nails the Wagner vibe and does more." - Srikanth Panaman, BEVAR SEA

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DOOM METAL FRONT: It is finished! The DMF#10 Anniversary Issue has risen, printed & digital!!!

The ANNIVERSARY ISSUE includes a DOWNLOAD CODE for

50 bands serving more than 6 hours of DOOM, SLUDGE & STONER FOR FREE!!!

Print edition comes incl. poster of ERIC WAGNER/THE SKULL (ex-TROUBLE)

A SLOW BEAST HAS RISEN!!!

DMF #10: 7,-€ plus Versand/shipping
DMF #9: 6,-€ plus Versand/shipping
DMF #9 & #10: only 10,-€ plus Versand/shipping

Für Bestellungen innerhalb von Deutschland einfach eine E-Mail an dmf.shop@icloud.com schicken!!! Vorkasse per Überweisung möglich!!!

Worldwide orders & Digital/PDF editions HERE!!!

The DMF#10 Anniversary Issue will also be sold at DOOM SHALL RISE FESTIVAL by us, at DESERTFEST BERLIN via Kozmik Artifactz and at HEAVY DAYS IN DOOM TOWN Festival in Copenhagen/Denmark through CONAN (UK) and COUGH (USA), directly and HOT!!!

More pics here!!!

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