After taking most of 2013 off for health reasons, Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD are now happy to announce their return to stages for some high-profile international events to further promote their latest album release, „Target Earth”. Here is a list of all confirmed 2014 dates so far:
VOIVOD – Live 2014:
21.02.2014 Quebec City, QC (Canada) – Theatre Petit Champlain / http://www.theatrepetitchamplain.com/
15.-16.03.2014 Kawasaki (Japan) – Club Citta / Thrash Domination Festival / http://clubcitta.co.jp/001/thrashdomination-2014
20.03.2014 Beijing (China) – Mao Live
11.04.2014 Joliette, QC (Canada) – Centre Cultural / http://www.spectaclesjoliette.com
24.04.2014 Lima (Peru) – Centrica
26.04.2014 Santiago (Chile) – Movistar Arena / The Metal Fest / http://www.themetalfest.cl
30.04.2014 Sao Paulo (Brazil) – Hangar 110 + Kataklysm
01.05.2014 Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) – Teatro Odisseia
03.05.2014 Joinville (Brazil) – Armageddon Festival
04.05.2014 Belo Horizonte (Brazil) – Music Hall
28.06.2014 Jonquiere, QC (Canada) – Jonquiere en Musique Festival
Further dates for Europe and North America will be announced soon…
VOIVOD‘s much anticipated return to Japan as part of the „Thrash Domination 2014” festival on March 15th and 16th will be happening alongside Exodus, Artillery and labelmates Sanctuary. Watch a teaser clip for the event here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?&v=DYgCEjuoGXA
And during their South American run, VOIVOD will also be appearing at Chile’s „The Metal Fest” on April 26th. Other bands so far confirmed for the event include Megadeth, Dark Angel, Hypocrisy as well as labelmates At The Gates. More details can be found here: http://www.themetalfest.cl
VOIVOD most recently released a video for the song „Kluskap O’Kom”, off the „Target Earth” album. The video was directed by Syl Disjonk and the director of photography was JP Bernier (Despised Icon). The video originally premiered at Philip H. Anselmo’s Housecore Horror Film Festival in October in Austin, TX and can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/SyvR6kOy5p4
After quickly selling out their „Mechanical Mind” 7″ release, VOIVOD also released a 7″ for „Kluskap O’Kom”, which features artwork from VOIVOD drummer Michael „Away” Langevin and is again strictly limited to 1000 copies worldwide. The b-side features a live version of Kluskap O’Kom recorded in Berlin on the band’s last European headlining tour. The single comes in black, grey as well as black and white swirl colored vinyl and can be purchased here, next to other album formats and bundle options for the „Target Earth” release: http://smarturl.it/VoivodCMD
VOIVOD‘s „Target Earth”, marked a first worldwide release via their new label partner Century Media Records and entered the national sales charts in Germany on position # 72. „Target Earth” was widely hailed as a return to form for the band and appeared in various „best of 2013” polls, such as Rolling Stone magazine’s „20 best metal albums of 2013” listing, which can be checked out here: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/20-best-metal-albums-of-2013-20131211/voivod-target-earth-19691231
„Target Earth” was recorded at producer Pierre Rémillard’s Wild Studios in Quebec and mixed by Sanford Parker (Pelican, Nachtmystium). The album brings back original bass player, Blacky (Jean Yves Thériault), marking his first recordings with the band since 1991’s „Angel Rat.” It’s also the first to feature guitarist Chewy (Dan Mongrain), who cut his teeth playing guitar to the late Denis D’Amour’s riffs and thus has matched his style to a tee. VOIVOD, as a full group, hadn’t sat down to write a record together since 2003’s self-titled album.
VOIVOD „Target Earth” video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itHcrRaZhXs
VOIVOD „Mechanical Mind” stream: https://soundcloud.com/centurymedia/voivod-mechanical-mind
VOIVOD „Target Earth” EPK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab8Q3bCBxrU
VOIVOD‘s Free App is available from Itunes and most Android stores.
VOIVOD line-up:
Michel Langevin (Away) – drums
Denis Bélanger (Snake) – vocals
Jean-Yves Thériault (Blacky) – bass
Daniel Mongrain (Chewy) – guitar
VOIVOD online:
http://www.voivod.com
http://www.facebook.com/Voivod
http://www.irongang.com
http://www.voivod.net