Warbringer - Back With New Line-Up, Touring In Asia And US
Thrash metal force Warbringer are back in action with a new line up. Their future seemed in doubt after their drummer Carlos Cruz and founding guitarist John Laux left the band last year but the band continued. After months of intense rehearsal, the five-piece is ready to show the world the new Warbringer. The campaign starts with an Asian Assault because there's nothing better than flying halfway across the world and debuting your new lineup in front of a huge crowd at the Hammersonic Festival in Jakarta, Indonesia. This show will be followed by additional headlining dates in the region.
"I really thought that the Empires Collapse record cycle ended prematurely due to the departure of (guitarist) John Laux and (drummer) Carlos Cruz. I figured it would be the end of the band, and the end of my life's work, as I'd really put everything I had into this band," explains singer John Kevill.
"I remember on the last show we played on that US tour (guitarist) Adam Carroll came to me and told me how we had to keep the torch held high and to realize the full potential of the band no matter what. We carried on the following European tour with fill-in members, as we really hate to cancel a gig and let down our fans, but it really seemed like the end for us. Fortunately, though it took a long time, we have been able to find musicians in our area to help carry on the torch of the destructive, intense music this band stands for. So welcome Vicken Hovsepian on drums, Noah Young on guitar, and Alex Malmquist on bass. Our mission since we started rehearsing together was to be the tightest incarnation of the band yet, and to raise the bar and move forward, never back. So far progress has been great and I can't wait to get out there and unleash this new weapon upon the world."
Live 2015:
March 8 - Hammersonic Festival - Jakarta, Indonesia
March 10 - Hidden Agenda - Hong Kong
March 11 - Yu Gong Yi Shan - Beijing, China
March 13 - The Wall - Taipei, Taiwan
April 13 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA + Meshuggah
April 14 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA + Meshuggah
April 30 - Whisky - W. Hollywood, CA
May 1 - Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
May 2 - Spring Meltdown Fest - Jub Jub's - Reno, NV
Furthermore, the thrashers are already putting together plans for U.S. shows throughout the summer in between writing sessions for a next album and have just announced appearances in April supporting Meshuggah as well as a short touring run beginning with a headliner at the infamous Whisky.
"I really thought that the Empires Collapse record cycle ended prematurely due to the departure of (guitarist) John Laux and (drummer) Carlos Cruz. I figured it would be the end of the band, and the end of my life's work, as I'd really put everything I had into this band," explains singer John Kevill.
"I remember on the last show we played on that US tour (guitarist) Adam Carroll came to me and told me how we had to keep the torch held high and to realize the full potential of the band no matter what. We carried on the following European tour with fill-in members, as we really hate to cancel a gig and let down our fans, but it really seemed like the end for us. Fortunately, though it took a long time, we have been able to find musicians in our area to help carry on the torch of the destructive, intense music this band stands for. So welcome Vicken Hovsepian on drums, Noah Young on guitar, and Alex Malmquist on bass. Our mission since we started rehearsing together was to be the tightest incarnation of the band yet, and to raise the bar and move forward, never back. So far progress has been great and I can't wait to get out there and unleash this new weapon upon the world."
Live 2015:
March 8 - Hammersonic Festival - Jakarta, Indonesia
March 10 - Hidden Agenda - Hong Kong
March 11 - Yu Gong Yi Shan - Beijing, China
March 13 - The Wall - Taipei, Taiwan
April 13 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA + Meshuggah
April 14 - House of Blues - San Diego, CA + Meshuggah
April 30 - Whisky - W. Hollywood, CA
May 1 - Thee Parkside - San Francisco, CA
May 2 - Spring Meltdown Fest - Jub Jub's - Reno, NV
Furthermore, the thrashers are already putting together plans for U.S. shows throughout the summer in between writing sessions for a next album and have just announced appearances in April supporting Meshuggah as well as a short touring run beginning with a headliner at the infamous Whisky.
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