For Immediate Release:
Perhaps death metal’s next heir to the throne once occupied by the Morbid Angel and Deicide’s of the world, Poland’s Behemoth is without a doubt death metal’s biggest buzz band at the moment. Their hard work ethic, amazing live show, superior musicianship and high praise in the press have all helped bring the band to the forefront of extreme metal. Having delivered show-stealing performances in the U.S. with the likes of Danzig, Testament, Halford, Superjoint Ritual, Opeth, Deicide and Lacuna Coil, Behemoth is a band that hardly believes in rest.
Behemoth will be kicking off their first North American tour in support of their new album, Demigod, on 1/23 in Atlanta GA. The band will be direct support for death metal legends Suffocation. When asked about returning to the states after the success of Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond) main man Nergal (vocals/guitars) could not hide his enthusiasm:
"We are very excited about coming back to the US! It seems our tour schedule for Demigod will be the tightest we've ever had. Anyway, we will be supporting Suffocation all across the US starting in January. Demigod will be out in the U.S. January 25th with some bonus materials and different artwork so keep your eyes open! I’m hoping everyone will love the record! See you guys on tour! You all rock!"
“(Behemoth) are somehow transcending many preconceived barriers of Death and Black Metal, creating a music that renders futile any such external conceptions of artificial stylistic limitations. Behemoth is the epitome of what a metal band SHOULD be - forging their own sound with originality, fire and brutality. Demigod is a spectacular musical effort. Fucking blazing!” – Karl Sanders, Nile
BEHEMOTH:
w/ Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation
01/23/05 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
01/24/05 New Orleans, LA Howlin’ Wolf
01/25/05 Houston, TX Mary Jane’s
01/26/05 San Antonio, TX Sanctuary
01/27/05 Dallas, TX Trees
01/28/05 Oklahoma City, OK Bricktown Live
01/29/05 Albuquerque, NM Launch Pad
01/30/05 Tucson, AZ The Rock
01/31/05 Phoenix, AZ Mason Jar
02/01/05 Santa Ana, CA Galaxy Theater
02/02/05 Los Angeles, CA Key Club
02/03/05 San Francisco, CA The Pound at Pier 96
02/04/05 Portland, OR Meow Meow
02/05/05 Seattle, WA Studio Seven
w/ Suffocation, Cattle Decapitation, Devilinside (*plus Black Dahlia Murder)
02/07/05 Salt Lake City, UT Lofi Café
02/08/05 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater
02/09/05 Omaha, NE Ranch Bowl
02/10/05 Minneapolis, MN Ascot Room*
02/11/05 Sauget, IL Pop's*
02/12/05 Detroit, MI Alvin’s*
02/13/05 Chicago, IL House of Blues*
02/14/05 Cleveland, OH House of Blues*
02/15/05 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero
02/16/05 New York, NY B.B. King’s Blues Club
02/17/05 Hartford, CT Webster Theater
02/18/05 Worcester, MA Palladium
02/19/05 Cohoes, NY Saratoga Winners
w/ Suffocation, Devilinside, Misery Index
02/20/05 Montreal, QUE Les Foulbunes Electriques
02/21/05 Quebec City, QUE Cabaret Du Capitole
02/22/05 Ottawa, ON Barrymore's Music Hall
02/23/05 Toronto, ON The Opera House
w/ Suffocation
02/25/05 Rochester, NY Penny Arcade
02/26/05 Baltimore, MD Thunderdome
For more info, check out Behemoth.pl.