Metal Blade signs WOE OF TYRANTS! for new album

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Metal Blade Records announces the signing of death/thrash metal act WOE OF TYRANTS!

Metal Blade Records is very pleased to announce the latest addition to its illustrious roster, Woe of Tyrants. From Chillicothe,Ohio comes the next heavy metal goliath. Woe of Tyrants is comprised of five guys dead-set on playing metal the way they want to, never listening or caring what scene they belong to or what sells the most records; who mix the best of death, thrash, and power metal in a concoction that defies pigeon-holing. Mix the vintage sounds of Testament and Metallica, brutal death metal, epic power metal, and even some southern fried flair thrown on top, and you have what has become known as Woe of Tyrants.

“We are extremely excited about working with Metal Blade and feel that we have a lot to offer the label and more importantly the heavy metal community all together. We feel Metal blade has our best interests at heart as they’ve shown their dedication to their artists and fans by releasing some of the best metal in the world for decades. We have always stuck with our guns when writing and performing our music, refusing to give into any of the trends or clichés that pop-up in the heavy music genre and are very thankful that Metal Blade has not let this go unnoticed. We are prepared to unleash the best and most crushing material we’ve written thus far and hope to reach as many people possible with our music. We are blessed to have such an opportunity. Keep a lookout for our debut, and lots of touring, this is only the beginning!” Woe of Tyrants

“Woe of Tyrants plays a unique blend of death, thrash, melody, exceptional guitar riffs and even a little bit of Southern rock. They have a great work ethic and we can’t wait to work along side them to take them to the next level. W.O.T. will definitely be a band to keep all eyes and ears on. Welcome to the Metal Blade family, guys!” Metal Blade Records – Jen Graham

Woe of Tyrants will be touring through the winter and will be finishing up the writing of their Metal Blade debut in the spring with plans to enter the studio in early summer 2008. More details on tour dates and the album will be made over the coming weeks and months so be sure to keep an eye on the band’s website and MetalBlade.com. 

http://www.myspace.com/wot

Woe of Tyrants is:

Adam Kohler - Bass

Chris Burns - Guitar

Chris Catanzaro - Vocals

Johnny Roberts - Drums

Matt Kincaid – Guitar

(left to right in picture)

Here’s what some people are saying about the band’s current release Behold the Lion:

“It is in fact the band’s knack for incorporating effective changes into it’s unmerciful brutality that really helps to set Woe of Tyrants apart…It would be a shame if the disc goes unnoticed in the crowded heavy music scene because Woe of Tyrants are really onto something here. Watch out for the next release; it just may crush all in its path.” -Blabbermouth.net

“Behold the Lion [has] that extra boost an album needs to surpass decent and move straight-ahead to f*cking bad ass. Not only are the tunes here solid as hell and heavy as f*ck, they’re played with a level of technical ability that is sure to impress even the most elite of shredders out there. This is a band that means business.” -Outburn Magazine

“…if this is any indicator of what this band is capable of, I can see these guys quickly becoming major players in the US extreme music scene…excellent debut!” -Deadtide.com

“[Behold the Lion] has a tangible Bay Area undercurrent (especially the excellent title track) resulting in a just damn fun album to listen to…making for an impressive debut from a band that looks to make waves.” -Metalreview.com

“Heavy, intelligent music will never fade away as long as there are bands like Woe of Tyrants who combine the best of the old with a fresh attitude and perspective.” -Blogcritics.org

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