Ikillya Listening Party at Duff's

During the last year we have come across a lot of solid Heavy Music bands, but very few have the personality and well crafted aggression that Ikillya possesses. We've had the chance to catch the band live numerous times, and they always make sure they deliver a lethal dose of pure adrenalized Death Metal. In times were their is a flood of bands all over the world, Ikillya is making sure to keep their craft intact while staying clear from the flood.

This Saturday April 2, 2011, Ikillya wants you to come to Duff's Brooklyn (the Heavy Metal Mecca) and headbang to the sounds of their new record titled "Recon". We've had a chance to listen to it and have even spun it at a few of our events, and we strongly suggest that you come indulge your ears into some fresh original hard hitting music. Here is the OFFICIAL statement from Ikillya's frontman Jason Lekberg:

“We’re really proud of RECON and are excited to share it with our friends at Duffs. It’s been an honor to work with everyone on the team on this recording. The experienced production team has helped us capture the aggression and intensity with which we wrote these songs.”

Here are some facts about Ikillya's "Recon":

- Recorded at both Spin Studios (Long Island City, NY) and Nova Studios (Staten Island, NY).

- Produced and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Black Tide, This or the Apocalypse).

- Engineered by Paul Suarez (Lamb of God, Avenged Sevenfold), Ryan Kelly (Opeth/Orbs/Winds of Plague), and Armando Subero. Drums on RECON were provided by Jeff Gretz (Zao,
Emanuel and the Fear).

- Tracklisting:

1. At My Signal
2. …And Hell Followed With Him
3. E.H.R.
4. Razorblades
5. Godsize
6. Lifesblood
7. Bombs Away
8. Escape Plan
9. Jet Fuel Genetic
10. Echoes In Eternity

Ikillya is: Jason Lekberg (vocals), Dave Kerr (guitar) and Mansa Gory (bass/trumpet).

Download the track “Godsize” for free by joining the Ikillya mailing list at Ikillya's Official Site.

Here are all the details about the listening party:

- Date/Time: Saturday April 2, 2011 @ 10 PM
- Location: 168 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn NY (JMZ Trains to Marcy Ave.)



Related links:
Ikillya's Official Site
Duff's Brooklyn

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VINNIE PAUL talks PANTERA!

Legendary Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul recently talked to "Artisan News Service" about the upcoming 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of PANTERA's classic "Cowboys From Hell". Which was also their major-label debut, and changed Heavy Metal forever.

Pantera released a previously un-released song titled "The Will To Survive" earlier this week on their Official Pantera Facebook Page. The song was part of the Cowboys From Hell demos. Right now you can also have your own "Cowboys From Hell" listening party.

Make sure you warn your neighbors! Here are the songs included on this listening fiesta:

- Cowboys From Hell - Disc 1
- Psycho Holiday - Disc 1
- The Art Of Shredding - Disc 1
- Cemetery Gates (Live) - Disc 2
- Primal Concrete Sledge (Live) - Disc 2
- Heresy (Live) - Disc 2
- Shattered (Demo) - Disc 3
- Message In Blood (Demo) - Disc 3
- Domination (Demo) - Disc 3

PANTERA listening party (QuickTime)
PANTERA listening party (Windows Media)

To celebrate the 20-year anniversary of "Cowboys From Hell", Pantera is offering a limited edition, web-store exclusive box set. This box set contains merchandise only available in the band's official web-store! Here is what this box set contains:

- Cowboys from Hell Logo Flask
- Belt Buckle Bottle Opener
- Cowboys from Hell Exclusive T-Shirt
- 4 Piece Guitar Pick Set
- Cowboys from Hell 20th Anniversary Expanded CD

All items come in a Texas Shaped Collector’s Box! You can purchase it right here!

The "Deluxe" and "Expanded" editions of "Cowboys From Hell" will be released on September 14th at all retail outlets. This special editions will also be sold on Pantera's Official site and on Rhino Entertainment's site. The "Deluxe Edition" will be available for a suggested list price of $29.98 (hard copy) and $17.99 (digital copy) and the "Expanded Edition" for $19.98 (hard copy) and $12.99 (digital copy).

The "Cowboys From Hell" 20th-anniversary reissue track listing:

Disc One - Ultimate, Deluxe, and Expanded Editions

01. Cowboys From Hell
02. Primal Concrete Sledge
03. Psycho Holiday
04. Heresy
05. Cemetery Gates
06. Domination
07. Shattered
08. Clash With Reality
09. Medicine Man
10. Message In Blood
11. The Sleep
12. The Art Of Shredding

Disc Two - Ultimate, Deluxe, and Expanded Editions

01. Domination (live) *
02. Psycho Holiday (live) *
03. The Art Of Shredding (live) *
04. Cowboys From Hell (live) *
05. Cemetery Gates (live) *
06. Primal Concrete Sledge (live) *
07. Heresy (live) *
08. Domination (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †
09. Primal Concrete Sledge (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †
10. Cowboys From Hell (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †
11. Heresy (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †
12. Psycho Holiday (live, "Alive And Hostile" EP) †

Disc Three - Ultimate and Deluxe Editions Only

01. The Will To Survive *
02. Shattered (demo) *
03. Cowboys From Hell (demo) *
04. Heresy (demo) *
05. Cemetery Gates (demo) *
06. Psycho Holiday (demo) *
07. Medicine Man (demo) *
08. Message In Blood (demo) *
09. Domination (demo) *
10. The Sleep (demo) *
11. The Art Of Shredding (demo) *

* Previously unreleased
† Unreleased in the U.S.

FINALLY, here is the chat with Vinnie Paul:


Related links:
Official Pantera site
Official Pantera Facebook Page
Official site of Duff's Brooklyn

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