ABIOTIC NEWS BATTLECROSS announce "The Growing Pains" tour with ABIOTIC! "Hostile" Pantera cover song available now on iTunes Detroit, MI's BATTLECROSS have announced that they will embark on a short, headlining tour with label mates ABIOTIC this December. Two of this year's breakout Metal Blade bands will embark on The Growing Pains Tour, stopping at various cities throughout the Midwest/southern US, including Des Moines, IA, Richmond, VA, Peoria, IL, and more. The tour runs from December 8th through December 21th and will be one of your last chances to catch a metal show before everyone heads home for the holidays! The confirmed dates are listed below. Hiran Deraniyagala of BATTLECROSS comments: "We're excited to hit the road with an up and coming band like Abiotic. We're stoked to team up with another new Metal Blade band and I feel both bands will bring in a new audience to the tour. Although this is a limited run, we hope that it gives everyone a taste of what Metal Blade plans for the future of Heavy Metal and we can't wait to rage with the midwest on this tour!" BATTLECROSS recently celebrated 52 straight weeks with the debut of 'Man of Stone' at #5 on the SiriusXM Liquid Metal Charts, following 'Breaking You,' and their first single 'Push Pull Destroy', which spent five weeks at #1. The channel also debuted the band's studio version of Pantera's Hostile that thrashed audiences on this summer's Trespass America Festival. The single for 'Hostile' is now available on iTunes and the track can be preview and purchased HERE. The band's debut album, Pursuit of Honor, is available now. Listen and order at www.metalblade.com/battlecross. South Florida's five-piece death metal outfit ABIOTIC will provide support for the tour and have recently released their debut full-length, Symbiosis, on October 22nd. Listen to "To Burgeon And Languish", watch the video for "Vermosapien", as well as a video bass less over at www.metalblade.com/abiotic. BATTLECROSS and ABIOTIC 12/08 Toledo, OH Frankie's 12/09 Plainfield, IL Live 59 12/11 Peoria, IL The Brass Rail 12/12 St Paul, MN Station 4 12/13 Des Moines, IA Vaudeville Mews 12/14 St Louis, MO Fubar 12/15 Little Rock, AR Downtown Music Hall 12/16 Memphis, TN Newby's 12/17 Richmond, VA Kingdom 12/18 Springfield, VA Empire 12/19 Pittsburgh, PA The Ironworks 12/21 Flint, MI The Machine Shop *no Abiotic BATTLECROSS appearing with CANNIBAL CORPSE 11/23 Flint, MI The Machine Shop For more information about BATTLECROSS, please visit these websites: http://www.metalblade.com/battlecross http://www.battlecrossmetal.com http://www.facebook.com/battlecrossmetal http://www.myspace.com/battlecross http://www.twitter.com/battlecross http://www.facebook.com/abioticfl http://www.twitter.com/abioticfl http://www.youtube.com/abioticvideo http://www.metalblade.com/abiotic ABIOTIC Announce Contest and Premiere New Song on Total-Deathcore.com Debut Album Symbiosis Available October 22nd on Metal Blade Records Surfacing from the heart of South Florida, Miami's ABIOITIC transcends high above the rest with a most preternatural sound. By interweaving well-cultivated musical dexterity and pronounced lyrical finesse, ABIOITIC epitomizes an unwonted entity of unmatched musicianship. In a short amount of time since the quintet's inception in 2010, this ghoulish coterie has made a paramount impact in the death metal scene and support from the masses continues to grow. The five-piece group consists of vocalist Ray Jimenez, bassist Alex Vazquez, drummer Andres Hurtado and guitarists Matt Mendez and Johnathan Matos. The band has released two singles and a seven song studio EP entitled A Universal Plague. "Vermosapien", the second track on the EP, has recently been featured on the quintet's first music video, directed by Dan Drescher. Symbiosis the band's debut album will be available one week from today October 22nd via Metal Blade Records. In celebration of the album's release, ABIOTIC has teamed up with Total-Deathcore.com for an exclusive giveaway and song premiere. The giveaway features prizes including swag from ESP as well as a snare drum head used during the Symbiosis recording sessions signed by the entire band. Get all the details on the contest and a first listen to the premiere of the track "Facades" HERE. GuitarWorld.com is hosting a stream on the instrumental track "Hegira" HERE. The first single from Symbiosis entitled "To Burgeon and Languish" is streaming exclusively HERE. Get a first listen and be sure to pre-order your copy of the album. In support of their album, ABIOTIC has been confirmed play two dates in late October with label mates Six Feet Under, as well as an appearance at this year's "Everything is Bigger in Texas" Festival scheduled for December 22nd in San Antonio, TX. More North American tour dates are expected to be announced shortly. Symbiosis Track listing: 1. Metamorphilia 2. Vermosapien 3. A Universal Plague 4. To Burgeon and Languish 5. Hegira 6. Conquest of Gliese 7. The Singe 8. Exitus 9. Facades 10. The Graze of Locusts Catch ABIOTIC Live: With Six Feet Under 10/30: Tampa, FL @ Crowbar 10/31: Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall 12/22: San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit (Everything is Bigger in Texas Fest) For More Info Visit: http://www.facebook.com/abioticfl http://www.twitter.com/abioticfl http://www.youtube.com/abioticvideo http://www.metalblade.com/abiotic ABIOTIC: New Song Streaming on GuitarWorld.com Debut Album Symbiosis Available October 22nd on Metal Blade Records Surfacing from the heart of South Florida, Miami's ABIOITIC transcends high above the rest with a most preternatural sound. By interweaving well-cultivated musical dexterity and pronounced lyrical finesse, ABIOITIC epitomizes an unwonted entity of unmatched musicianship. In a short amount of time since the quintet's inception in 2010, this ghoulish coterie has made a paramount impact in the death metal scene and support from the masses continues to grow. The five-piece group consists of vocalist Ray Jimenez, bassist Alex Vazquez, drummer Andres Hurtado and guitarists Matt Mendez and Johnathan Matos. The band has released two singles and a seven song studio EP entitled A Universal Plague. "Vermosapien", the second track on the EP, has recently been featured on the quintet's first music video, directed by Dan Drescher. Symbiosis the band's debut album is set for an October 22nd release via Metal Blade Records. Today GuitarWorld.com the online home of Guitar World magazine is hosting an exclusive premiere of another new track from Symbiosis. The blistering, in your face instrumental masterpiece entitled "Hegira" can be streamed exclusively HERE. The first single from Symbiosis entitled "To Burgeon and Languish" is streaming exclusively HERE. Get a first listen and be sure to pre-order your copy of the album. In support of their album, ABIOTIC is currently out on the road as part of the "Return to Chaos" tour with Sea of Treachery, Float Face Down and The Burial. A complete list of dates can be found below. In addition the band has been confirmed play two dates in late October with label mates Six Feet Under, as well as an appearance at this year's "Everything is Bigger in Texas" Festival scheduled for December 22nd in San Antonio, TX. Symbiosis Track listing: 1. Metamorphilia 2. Vermosapien 3. A Universal Plague 4. To Burgeon and Languish 5. Hegira 6. Conquest of Gliese 7. The Singe 8. Exitus 9. Facades 10. The Graze of Locusts Return to Chaos Tour w/ Sea of Treachery, Float Face Down and The Burial 10/8: St. Louis, MO @ TBA – Tickets 10/9: Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub – Tickets 10/10: Peoria, IL @ The Brass Rail – Tickets 10/12: Columbus, GA @ Gallery 13 – Tickets 10/13: Pompano Beach, FL @ Rocketown w/ Float Face Down – Tickets With Six Feet Under 10/30: Tampa, FL @ Crowbar 10/31: Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall 12/22: San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit (Everything is Bigger in Texas Fest) For More Info Visit: http://www.facebook.com/abioticfl http://www.twitter.com/abioticfl http://www.youtube.com/abioticvideo http://www.metalblade.com/abiotic ABIOTIC Debut Album SYMBIOSIS Available October 22nd on Metal Blade Records Track listing and Album Artwork Revealed Surfacing from the heart of South Florida, Miami's ABIOITIC transcends high above the rest with a most preternatural sound. By interweaving well-cultivated musical dexterity and pronounced lyrical finesse, ABIOITIC epitomizes an unwonted entity of unmatched musicianship. In a short amount of time since the quintet's inception in 2010, this ghoulish coterie has made a paramount impact in the death metal scene and support from the masses continues to grow. There is no doubt that ABIOITIC has a bright future ahead. These young Floridians never cease to amaze their listeners, and they leave crowds mind blown and chanting for an encore at every live performance. The five piece assault indisputably strives to leave a mark in the world. Symbiosis the band's debut album is set for a October 22nd release via Metal Blade Records. Today ABIOTIC have revealed the album artwork, track listing and released the first single from their debut album. Symbiosis track listing: 1. Metamorphilia 2. Vermosapien 3. A Universal Plague 4. To Burgeon and Languish 5. Hegira 6. Conquest of Gliese 7. The Singe 8. Exitus 9. Facades 10. The Graze of Locusts The five-piece group consists of vocalist Ray Jimenez, bassist Alex Vazquez, drummer Andres Hurtado and guitarists Matt Mendez and Johnathan Matos. The band has released two singles and a seven song studio EP entitled A Universal Plague. "Vermosapien", the second track on the EP, has recently been featured on the quintet's first music video, directed by Dan Drescher. The first single from Symbiosis entitled "To Burgeon and Languish" is streaming exclusively HERE. Get a first listen and be sure to pre-order your copy of the album. ABIOTIC commented on their debut effort: "This record will definitely show everyone what we're all about and we couldn't be more excited to release it! Sonic Assault Studios and Alan Douches did an amazing job on the production and the guest spots on it are top notch! We believe this record has something all metal lovers can enjoy!" In support of their album, ABIOTIC will hit the road starting this September as a part of the "Return to Chaos" tour with Sea of Treachery, Float Face Down and The Burial. A complete list of dates can be found below. In addition the band has been confirmed to appear at this year's "Everything is Bigger in Texas" Festival scheduled for December 22nd in San Antonio, TX. ABIOTIC Return to Chaos Tour w/ Sea of Treachery, Float Face Down and The Burial 9/14: Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock Café 9/15: Wilmington, DE @ The Harmony Grange 9/16: Fredericksburg, VA @ KC's Music Alley 9/17: Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern 9/18: Douglasville, GA @ The 7 Venue 9/19: Tampa, FL @ Transitions Art Gallery 9/21: Orlando, FL @ Bombshells Tavern 9/22: Metairie, LA @ The Cypress 9/23: Houston, TX @ Walters 9/24: San Antonio, TX @ TBA 9/25: Ft. Worth, TX @ Tomcats West 9/26: El Paso, TX @ The Spot 9/27: Albuquerque, NM @ Amped Theater 9/28: Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Underground 9/29: Canoga Park, CA @ The Cobalt Café 9/30: Bakersfield, CA @ The Dome 10/1: Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk 10/2: Klamath Falls, OR @ The Shasta Grange 10/3: Tacoma, WA @ The Loch's 10/4: Boise, ID @ The Venue 10/5: Salt Lake City, UT @ TBA 10/6: Denver, CO @ Ichi's Pit 10/7: Wichita, KS @ The Sceneary 10/8: St. Louis, MO @ TBA 10/9: Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub 10/10: Peoria, IL @ The Brass Rail 10/11: Jackson, MS @ TBA 10/12: Columbus, GA @ Gallery 13 10/13: Pompano Beach, FL @ Rocketown w/ Float Face Down End Tour 12/22: San Antonio, TX @ The White Rabbit (Everything is Bigger in Texas Fest) For More Info Visit: http://www.facebook.com/abioticfl http://www.twitter.com/abioticfl http://www.youtube.com/abioticvideo http://www.metalblade.com/abiotic