In order to celebrate the release of their new album, „VETO„, HEAVEN SHALL BURN have launched a new video for the album track „Hunters Will Be Hunted„. This video-clip was produced and directed by Film-M and Philipp Hirsch, who previously made the videos for HEAVEN SHALL BURN‘s „Endzeit” and „Black Tears,” as well as the „Bildersturm” DVD and bonus DVD for „Invictus”. To watch „Hunters Will Be Hunted,” please click here http://youtu.be/Esi9RUWWtks
Maik Weichert (guitars) comments about the video for „Hunters Will Be Hunted”: „The topic of the video is very important to us. No matter if it’s hobby hunters in our regions, tourists going hunting in Africa or the ineffable whalers that Sea Shepherd are luckily setting more and more bounds to – Theodor Heuss’ (first President of the Federal Republic of Germany) words are universal: ‘Hunting is merely a cowardly circumlocution for the especially cowardly murder of fellow creatures who don’t have a chance. Hunting is a variant of human mental illness.’ The video is a bit unusual for a metal band, but we think it is a little different and standing out against the normal stereotypes of the scene. We are really proud that we could win Denise Rombouts over for the main female role. It was great fun working with such a talented and professional model. She really taught every one of us a lesion when it came down to being tough and keep on working during an ice cold winter day.”
For another preview of „VETO”, be sure to check out the following previously released album tracks:
„Die Stürme Rufen Dich” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UeJOInA89I)
„Land Of The Upright Ones” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ochrScjsc7Q)
Read on for a few international reviews of the critically acclaimed „VETO”:
„Rarely was it more entertaining to put in a ‘VETO’ – or play it.” (soundcheck #2, Metal Hammer, DE)
„Where the Thuringians turned a blind eye before they are astonishing with arrangements that are perfect down to the last detail. […] Due to the amount of highlights it is tough to point out a particular song […].” (Rock Hard, DE)
„When heaven is burning on ‘VETO’ flames are painting two massive words into the skies: freedom and truth. […] HEAVEN SHALL BURN are varying their monstrous metal, so the draft of the soundtrack is in no way inferior to the depth of the transported thought.” (Visions, DE)
„The Thuringians are playing superb melodic Death Metal with an In Flames angle and even have a terrific cover of Blind Guardians’s ‘Valhalla’.” (Guitar, DE)
„As expected the Thuringians are putting in their musical and lyrical ‘VETO’.” (Legacy, DE)
„A whole list of surprises that are framed perfectly by the unbelievable sound.” (Ox, DE)
„The only way to make something wilder than this would have been including a chainsaw in the special edition.” (Revolver, E)
„The band returns with their mouths full of hate and a fistful of songs that will make you forget the three long years that have passed since their last album.” (Rockzone, E)
„HEAVEN SHALL BURN did it again.” (Rock Tribune, B)
„unbelievably aggressive” (Aardschok, NL)
„‘VETO’ could well take pride of place as THE archetypal HEAVEN SHALL BURN record, practically overflowing with passion and vigour.” (nocleansinging.com)
„…one of the best metal releases in 2013 so far.” (ultimateguitar.com)
„…’VETO’ is just a marvel.” (sputnikmusic.com)
„An unconventional metalcore record through and through, this is one helluva ride that should not be missed.” (New Noise Magazine)
The following formats are available of „VETO”:
CD and LP formats:
– Standard CD Jewelcase
– Ltd. Edition 2CD: The luxurious Mediabook comes with an extended booklet, a bonus track („European Super State” originally by Killing Joke) and a bonus-CD entitled „500.Live” (15 live songs)
– Ltd. Edition 3CD Box Set (strictly limited, only available in Germany, Austria, Switzerland): The Box Set comes with the Ltd. Edition 2CD plus a CD in a Jewelcase with the alternative „Blizzard Over England Mix” by Colin Richardson. Additionally you are getting a HSB belt, hand signed poster A3, lanyard, HSB VETO army meet & greet competition pass, VETO whistle.
– LP + CD: While the vinyl comes in an alternative mix by Colin Richardson („Blizzard Over England Mix”) the CD features the Tue Madsen mix.
Digital Downloads:
– Standard album
– Digital Deluxe: standard album + „500.Live” (15 live songs)
– iTunes Exclusive: standard album + „European Super State” (originally by Killing Joke) + „River Runs Red” (originally by Life Of Agony) + „Whatever It May Take 2013”
– iTunes Exclusive Digital Deluxe: standard album + „European Super State” (originally by Killing Joke) + „River Runs Red” (originally by Life Of Agony) + „Whatever It May Take 2013”
+ „500.Live” (15 live songs)
While „VETO” is out in most of Europe as of today the following countries will follow over the next few days:
Australia / New Zealand / Finland: April 26th, 2013
USA/Canada: April 30th, 2013
For shop links please head to: http://heavenshallburn.com
CMDistro.com also offers a strictly limited golden vinyl as well as the Ltd. Edition 2CD in a bundle with a shirt: https://www.cmdistro.de/Search?q=veto
HEAVEN SHALL BURN are already working on a full European tour that will kick off in November of 2013. Beforehand you can catch them on one of the following shows:
HEAVEN SHALL BURN
26.04.2013 (AT) Vienna – Gasometer, Impericon Festival
27.04.2013 (CH) Zuerich – Komplex, Loudfestival
05.-12.05.2013 (DE) Hamburg – Full Metal Cruise
01.06.2013 (NL) Nijmegen – Goffertpark, Fortarock XL
28.06.2013 (B) Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
29.06.2013 (DE) Montabaur – Mair 1 Festival
08.-10.08.2013 (DE) Schlotheim – PartySan Metal Open-Air
31.08.2013 (AT) Wiesen – Two Days A Week Festival
HEAVEN SHALL BURN online:
http://www.heavenshallburn.com
http://www.facebook.com/officialheavenshallburn