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ROSE FUNERAL
"Gates of Punishment"
RELEASED: 09.27.2011
ROSE FUNERAL to join Full Blown Chaos, Battlecross and Diamond Plate for November-December tour!
Rose Funeral released Gates of Punishment on September 27th and has thus far been heralded as the band's best effort to date. Fans that have seen Rose Funeral live in the past know that the band puts on an intense show. This tour will be no different with guitarist Ryan Gardner now handling vocal duties. Rose Funeral will be joining the tour on November 15th in Spartanburg, SC.

Recently, Rose Funeral shot a video for Beyond the Entombed. The video is dark, blasphemous and will be premiering worldwide soon.

Gates of Punishment is a fitting progression of the band's dark and foreboding sound. Guest vocal appearances from local Cincinnati opera singer, Kate Alexander, and Steve Tucker of Morbid Angel add to the dark atmosphere that is created throughout the album. Seven string guitars tuned to drop A, haunting melodies, insane blasts and enough groove to keep heads banging will make this one of the heaviest releases of 2011.

"it is the best album the band has written to date" MetalUndeground.com

"intensely executed…surgical perfection" Power Play Magazine

Listen to Beyond The Entombed HERE.

ROSE FUNERAL & BATTLECROSS
Tour w/ Full Blown Chaos, Diamond Plate
11/11 Trenton, NJ Championships *no Rose Funeral
11/12 Towson, MD The Recher Theater *no Rose Funeral
11/13 Fayetteville, NC The Rock Shop *no Rose Funeral
11/15 Spartanburg, SC Ground Zero
11/16 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
11/17 Nashville, TN The Muse
11/18 Little Rock, AR The Village
11/19 Oklahoma City, OK Big Papa’s Poor House
11/20 Fort Worth, TX Tomcats
11/22 St. Louis, MO Fubar
11/23 Topeka, KS Booby Trap
11/24 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue and 7th Street Entry
11/25 Des Moines, IA House Of Bricks
11/26 Chicago, IL Reggies Rock Club
11/27 La Crosse, WI The Warehouse
11/28 Joliet, IL Mojoes
11/29 Louisville, KY Keswick Democratic Club
12/01 Wheeling, WV Yesterdays Pub
12/02 Greensburg, PA 42nd Street Rock Club
12/03 Buffalo, NY Sonic Indian

Videos, music and links to the band's social pages can be found here:
http://www.metalblade.com/rosefuneral/




Rose Funeral streaming "Grotesque Indulgence" on Lambgoat.com
Starting today, Lambgoat.com is hosting the exclusive web premiere of the song Grotesque Indulgence from Gates of Punishment, the new full-length album from Cincinnati, OH metal act Rose Funeral. Click HERE to listen.

Gates of Punishment is a fitting progression of the band's dark and foreboding sound. Guest vocal appearances from Kate Alexander and Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel) add to the dark atmosphere that is created throughout the album. Seven string guitars tuned to drop A, haunting melodies, insane blasts and enough groove to keep heads banging will make this one of the heaviest releases of 2011.

Vocalist/guitarist Ryan Gardner adds, "We had the greatest time recording Gates of Punishment. It is definitely a HUGE step for Rose Funeral. I can honestly say this album just crushes any release we have done. We are looking to turn heads and drop jaws with this album. Gates of Punishment is filled with intense blasts, fast paced solos, melodic harmonies, dark chords, pissed off vocals, and harsh breakdowns. This is the sound I have been searching for with Rose Funeral, and I couldn't be happier. All I can say is that with the guys I have, it will be a huge climb in sound every album from now on."

Gates of Punishment track listing: 1. Legions of Ruination
2. Grotesque Indulgence
3. Beyond the Entombed
4. False Divine (feat. Steve Tucker)
5. Arise Infernal Existence
6. Malignant Amour (feat. Kate Alexander)
7. A Recreant Canticle
8. The Desolate Form
9. Entercism
10. Amidst Gehenna
11. Gates of Punishment

http://www.metalblade.com/rosefuneral
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http://twitter.com/rosefuneral
http://www.myspace.com/rosefuneral




Rose Funeral: new track streaming exclusively on Stereokiller
Starting today, Stereokiller is hosting the exclusive premiere of the title track off Gates of Punishment, the new full-length album from Cincinnati, OH metal act Rose Funeral. Check out the track HERE.

Gates of Punishment is a fitting progression of the band's dark and foreboding sound. Guest vocal appearances from Kate Alexander and Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel) add to the dark atmosphere that is created throughout the album. Seven string guitars tuned to drop A, haunting melodies, insane blasts and enough groove to keep heads banging will make this one of the heaviest releases of 2011.

Vocalist/guitarist Ryan Gardner adds, "We had the greatest time recording Gates of Punishment. It is definitely a HUGE step for Rose Funeral. I can honestly say this album just crushes any release we have done. We are looking to turn heads and drop jaws with this album. Gates of Punishment is filled with intense blasts, fast paced solos, melodic harmonies, dark chords, pissed off vocals, and harsh breakdowns. This is the sound I have been searching for with Rose Funeral, and I couldn't be happier. All I can say is that with the guys I have, it will be a huge climb in sound every album from now on."

Gates of Punishment track listing: 1. Legions of Ruination
2. Grotesque Indulgence
3. Beyond the Entombed
4. False Divine (feat. Steve Tucker)
5. Arise Infernal Existence
6. Malignant Amour (feat. Kate Alexander)
7. A Recreant Canticle
8. The Desolate Form
9. Entercism
10. Amidst Gehenna
11. Gates of Punishment

http://www.metalblade.com/rosefuneral
http://www.facebook.com/rosefuneralmusic
http://twitter.com/rosefuneral
http://www.myspace.com/rosefuneral




Rose Funeral premiere "Gates of Punishment" on Full Metal Jackie this weekend
New album "Gates of Punishment" pre-order bundles now available

Fans will be able to hear the title track from Rose Funeral's new album, Gates of Punishment, this weekend on Full Metal Jackie's syndicated metal radio show this weekend. Full Metal Jackie Radio is two hours of fist pounding metal, hosted by renowned metal radio personality Full Metal Jackie (FMQB Metal Host of the Year, four time winner!), featuring regular interviews with many of metal’s biggest names, past and present. The show is syndicated on over 50 stations nationwide. Visit www.fullmetaljackie.com for more details, and a list of stations carrying the show.

Gates of Punishment is a fitting progression of the band's dark and foreboding sound. Guest vocal appearances from Kate Alexander and Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel) add to the dark atmosphere that is created throughout the album. Seven string guitars tuned to drop A, haunting melodies, insane blasts and enough groove to keep heads banging will make this one of the heaviest releases of 2011. The album can be ordered now at metalblade.com/rosefuneral.

Vocalist/guitarist Ryan Gardner adds, "We had the greatest time recording Gates of Punishment. It is definitely a HUGE step for Rose Funeral. I can honestly say this album just crushes any release we have done. We are looking to turn heads and drop jaws with this album. Gates of Punishment is filled with intense blasts, fast paced solos, melodic harmonies, dark chords, pissed off vocals, and harsh breakdowns. This is the sound I have been searching for with Rose Funeral, and I couldn't be happier. All I can say is that with the guys I have, it will be a huge climb in sound every album from now on."

Gates of Punishment track listing:
1. Legions of Ruination
2. Grotesque Indulgence
3. Beyond the Entombed
4. False Divine (feat. Steve Tucker)
5. Arise Infernal Existence
6. Malignant Amour (feat. Kate Alexander)
7. A Recreant Canticle
8. The Desolate Form
9. Entercism
10. Amidst Gehenna
11. Gates of Punishment

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http://www.myspace.com/rosefuneral
http://www.facebook.com/rosefuneralmusic
http://twitter.com/rosefuneral

FULL METAL JACKIE:
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Rose Funeral: preorders now available
New album "Gates of Punishment" preorder discounts on CD, t-shirt, & CD + t-shirt bundles

Just last week Rose Funeral launched the first single, Beyond the Entombed, from their forthcoming album Gates of Punishment. Now fans can preorder the album at metalblade.com/rosefuneral.

Gates of Punishment is a fitting progression of the band's dark and foreboding sound. Guest vocal appearances from Kate Alexander and Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel) add to the dark atmosphere that is created throughout the album. Seven string guitars tuned to drop A, haunting melodies, insane blasts and enough groove to keep heads banging will make this one of the heaviest releases of 2011.

Vocalist/guitarist Ryan Gardner adds, "We had the greatest time recording Gates of Punishment. It is definitely a HUGE step for Rose Funeral. I can honestly say this album just crushes any release we have done. We are looking to turn heads and drop jaws with this album. Gates of Punishment is filled with intense blasts, fast paced solos, melodic harmonies, dark chords, pissed off vocals, and harsh breakdowns. This is the sound I have been searching for with Rose Funeral, and I couldn't be happier. All I can say is that with the guys I have, it will be a huge climb in sound every album from now on."

Gates of Punishment track listing:
1. Legions of Ruination
2. Grotesque Indulgence
3. Beyond the Entombed
4. False Divine (feat. Steve Tucker)
5. Arise Infernal Existence
6. Malignant Amour (feat. Kate Alexander)
7. A Recreant Canticle
8. The Desolate Form
9. Entercism
10. Amidst Gehenna
11. Gates of Punishment

http://www.metalblade.com/rosefuneral
http://www.myspace.com/rosefuneral
http://www.facebook.com/rosefuneralmusic
http://twitter.com/rosefuneral




Rose Funeral: album title, artwork, and first single now live
New album "Gates of Punishment" out in North America Sept 27

Rose Funeral have launched the first track from their forthcoming album, Gates of Punishment. Beyond the Entombed can be heard now at metalblade.com/rosefuneral. The album can also be pre-ordered at iTunes. The physical pre-order with an exclusive t-shirt will be available shortly.

Gates of Punishment is a fitting progression of the band's dark and foreboding sound. Guest vocal appearances from Kate Alexander and Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel) add to the dark atmosphere that is created throughout the album. Seven string guitars tuned to drop A, haunting melodies, insane blasts and enough groove to keep heads banging will make this one of the heaviest releases of 2011.

Vocalist/guitarist Ryan Gardner adds, "We had the greatest time recording Gates of Punishment. It is definitely a HUGE step for Rose Funeral. I can honestly say this album just crushes any release we have done. We are looking to turn heads and drop jaws with this album. Gates of Punishment is filled with intense blasts, fast paced solos, melodic harmonies, dark chords, pissed off vocals, and harsh breakdowns. This is the sound i have been searching for with Rose Funeral, and I couldn't be happier. All I can say is that with the guys I have, it will be a huge climb in sound every album from now on."

Gates of Punishment track listing:
1. Legions of Ruination
2. Grotesque Mutilation
3. Beyond the Entombed
4. False Divine (feat. Steve Tucker)
5. Arise Infernal Existence
6. Malignant Amour (feat. Kate Alexander)
7. A Recreant Canticle
8. The Desolate Form
9. Entercism
10. Amidst Gehenna
11. Gates of Punishment

http://www.metalblade.com/rosefuneral
http://www.myspace.com/rosefuneral
http://www.facebook.com/rosefuneralmusic
http://twitter.com/rosefuneral




ROSE FUNERAL "God Demise" official video now on MetalBlade.tv!
Cincinnati, OH's Rose Funeral recently shot a video with up-and-coming director, Justin Beasley (http://kotkproductions.com/). The video is for what has become a fan favorite, God Demise, from their second album, and Metal Blade debut, The Resting Sonata. Rose Funeral spent much of 2008-2010 touring the US and Canada on numerous amounts of tours, including tours with: Nile, Cryptopsy, Immolation, Krisiun, and many more.

The band is currently writing new music for their follow up to The Resting Sonata. Keep an eye on their myspace for updates!

The video for God Demise can be seen NOW on MetalBlade.tv!

http://www.myspace.com/rosefuneral




ROSE FUNERAL to hit the road with Nile, Immolation, and Krisiun on the Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour!
Ohio’s ROSE FUNERAL are heading back on the road with none other than death metal legends, Nile, Immolation, and Krisiun on the Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour. ROSE FUNERAL begins the tour on the San Diego, CA date on 1/31 taking place at the House of Blues. The Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour will take Rose Funeral and co across the US ending on February 20th in Charleston, SC at Music Farm.

Rose Funeral’s sophomore record and Metal Blade debut, The Resting Sonata, is available everywhere now! Check it out and hit the pit on this tour.

“…Rose Funeral deliver heavy-as-hell metalcore (“Left to Rot”), old-fashioned skull-crushing death metal (“Sodomizer”), and huge, spacious breakdowns…” Revolver Magazine

“…injects enough At The Gates style melody and raw fury that The Resting Sonata will have you coming back for more.” Outburn Magazine

“Rose Funeral has potential to actually change the scene, rather than add to its generic-ness.” Hails & Horns

ROSE FUNERAL
Those Whom The Gods Detest Tour w/ Nile, Immolation, & Krisiun
01/31 San Diego, CA House of Blues
02/02 West Hollywood, CA House Of Blues
02/03 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
02/04 Mesa, AZ U.B.'s Bar
02/05 Tucson, AZ The Rock
02/06 Gallup, NM Wowies Activity Hall
02/08 Corpus Christi, TX House of Rock
02/09 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar
02/10 Houston, TX Scout Bar
02/11 Dallas, TX Trees
02/12 Tulsa, OK Marquee
02/13 Louisville, KY Headliner's Music Hall
02/14 West Springfield, VA Jaxx
02/16 Virginia Beach, VA Gil's Bar and Grill
02/17 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
02/18 Charlotte, NC Amos Southend
02/19 Raleigh, NC Volume 11
02/20 Charleston, SC Music Farm

Rose Funeral is:
Devin Shidaker – guitar
Dale Hammond – bass
Tim Russell – vocals
Dusty Boles – drums
Ryan Gardner – vocals

http://www.myspace.com/rosefuneral




Rose Funeral to hit the road with Vader!
Ohio’s Rose Funeral are heading back on the road with none other than Polish death metal legends, Vader! They’re hopping on the tour for two weeks across the south and northeast. Label mates Lazarus A.D. will also be on board for a few dates of this trek and among other bands on the tour are Decrepit Birth, Warbringer, Augury and S.W.A.A.T.S! You can pick up your tickets to the shows on the tour over on http://www.enterthevault.com.

Rose Funeral’s sophomore record and Metal Blade debut, The Resting Sonata, is available everywhere now! Check it out and hit the pit on this tour.

“…Rose Funeral deliver heavy-as-hell metalcore (“Left to Rot”), old-fashioned skull-crushing death metal (“Sodomizer”), and huge, spacious breakdowns…” Revolver Magazine

“…injects enough At The Gates style melody and raw fury that The Resting Sonata will have you coming back for more.” Outburn Magazine

“Rose Funeral has potential to actually change the scene, rather than add to its generic-ness.” Hails … Horns

ROSE FUNERAL
12/03 Louisville, KY Bulldog café
Tour w/ Vader
12/04 Johnson City, TN Stage 5
12/05 Tulsa, OK Marquee
12/06 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar
12/07 Houston, TX Scout Bar
12/08 Nashville, TN The Muse
12/09 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
12/10 Virginia Beach, VA Gil's Bar and Grill
12/11 Raleigh, NC Volume 11
12/12 Cheswick, PA Ches-A-Rena
12/13 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadaro
End tour
12/14 Trenton, NJ Championship Bar and Grill
12/15 Allentown, PA Crocodile Rock Café

http://www.myspace.com/rosefuneral




Rose Funeral links up with Vader for November/December shows!
Cincinnati, OH’s Rose Funeral are continuing their endless touring schedule with more shows in support of The Resting Sonata. This November, they’ll be linking up with death metal legends, Vader, for dates in the Midwest and east coast. The dates wrap up at the legendary Trocadaro in Philadelphia, PA. The Resting Sonata was released on January 20th, 2009 and is a crushing cacophony of breakdowns, melodies and death metal precision. Their live show is an intense blitz of metal that should not be missed!

“…Rose Funeral deliver heavy-as-hell metalcore (“Left to Rot”), old-fashioned skull-crushing death metal (“Sodomizer”), and huge, spacious breakdowns…” Revolver Magazine

“…injects enough At The Gates style melody and raw fury that The Resting Sonata will have you coming back for more.” Outburn Magazine

“Rose Funeral has potential to actually change the scene, rather than add to its generic-ness.” Hails & Horns

Rose Funeral is:
Devin Shidaker - guitar
Dale Hammond - bass
Tim Russell - vocals
Dusty Boles - drums
Ryan Gardner - guitar

ROSE FUNERAL
Tour w/ Vader

11/06 Hartford, CT Webster Underground
11/07 New York, NY The Blender Theatre at Gramercy
11/08 Fredericksburg, VA Golden Monkey Tattoo
12/04 Johnson City, TN Stage 5
12/05 Tulsa, OK Marquee
12/06 San Antonio, TX Scout Bar
12/07 Houston, TX Scout Bar
12/08 Nashville, TN The Muse
12/09 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade
12/10 Virginia Beach, VA Gil's Bar and Grill
12/11 Raleigh, NC Volume 11
12/12 Cheswick, PA Ches-A-Rena
12/13 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadaro

http://www.myspace.com/rosefuneral




Metal Blade announces “Young Guns” tour
This spring, fans will have the chance to witness several of Metal Blade’s youngest and brightest bands share the stage at venues across the US. The tour will include headliners, Psyopus, who are joined by DIY touring vets, Rose Funeral, critically acclaimed shred heavy newcomers, Woe of Tyrants, and Las Vegas’ latest and brutal offering to the world of extreme metal, Molotov Solution.

Metal Blade founder and CEO, Brian Slagel comments, “We are very excited to get our cool new bands all on the road together for a great price. We hope that everyone comes out to support the bands and check out the latest in metal.”

Psyopus’ latest masterpiece, Odd Senses, hit streets on February 17th and has blown away fans and critics alike - from the add explosive tracks like The Burning Halo to the epic nearly classical track, A Murder to a Child. This band’s live performance literally has to been seen to be believed. Main man Chris Arp is excited to join up with these bands on the road, “We’re psyched to own stages across this country with these rocking kats. Metal in your face, zinch, zinch, zinch!” - Chris Arp, Psyopus

“…ODD SENSES, is a mind blowing journey into the psychotic realm of extreme metal music.” Fangoria.com

Rose Funeral’s sophomore release and Metal Blade debut, The Resting Sonata, offers an impressive slab of death metal that, when delivered live, causes audiences to erupt into violent mosh pits. Expect gang vocals and death metal delivered with precision. The band adds, “We are all stoked to be on tour with some of our Metal Blade family members. This will definitely be a tour full of surprises for everyone. Don't miss a show coming to your area or you will miss out on one of the best highlights of the year.”

“Rose Funeral has potential to actually change the scene, rather than add to its generic-ness.” Hails & Horns

Woe of Tyrants have wowed critics and guitar aficionados with, Kingdom of Might. Their ability to meld high flying near Dragonforce-esque guitars with the groove and aggression of death metal is coupled with a positive and thought-provoking lyrical message. Vocalist Chris Catanzaro comments, “Woe of Tyrants are extremely proud and grateful to represent our label, Metal Blade, on the Young Guns Tour this spring, alongside some fantastic bands. Getting to share the stage with our boys in Psyopus once again is an honor, and we’re looking forward to going out for the first time with Rose Funeral and Molotov Solution. Come and check out some great new talents, see you on the road!”

“Kingdom of Might IS habit forming and shouldn't be taken with alcohol. For dry spells (when the album doesn't have your complete attention) of 5 minutes or more, please consult a doctor (you'd have to be dead).” AbsolutePunk.net

Molotov Solution, one of Metal Blade’s newest additions, just finished recording their Metal Blade debut at Lambesis Studios in San Diego with the duo of Tim Lambesis and Daniel Castlman mixing. Their social commentary and intelligent lyrical attacks are sure to continue on this next installment. Guitarist Robbie Pina adds, “We are extremely excited and honored to be included in Metal Blades "Young Guns" tour. This will be our first tour as part of the Metal Blade family and our anticipation precedes us.”

Metal Blade Young Guns Tour
Psyopus, Rose Funeral, Woe Of Tyrants, Molotov Solution

05/01 Detroit, MI Hayloft no Woe of Tyrants
05/02 Buffalo, NY Xtreme Wheels w/ Cattle Decapitation
05/03 New London, CT El N Gee
05/04 Melrose, MA Melrose VFW
05/05 Manchester, NH Rockos
05/06 Yonkers, NY The Haunt
05/07 Fredricksburg, VA The Refuge
05/08 Danville, VA Plan B
05/09 Raleigh, NC The Brewery
05/11 Charleston, SC The Oasis
05/12 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
05/13 Metairie, LA The High Ground
05/14 Waco, TX Art Ambush
05/15 San Antonio, TX Rock Bottom
05/16 Albuquerque, NM The Compound
05/17 Tempe, AZ The Sets
05/18 Victorville, CA Karma
05/19 Anaheim, CA Chain Reaction
05/20 Fresno, CA The Exit
05/21 Modesto, CA Modesto Virtual
05/22 Portland, OR Satyricon
05/23 Seattle, WA Studio Seven
05/25 Salt Lake City, UT Studio 600
05/26 Denver, CO Marquis Theatre
05/27 Omaha, NE Sokol underground
05/28 Kansas City, KS Riot Room
05/29 Edelstein, IL The Hub
05/30 Sidney, OH 4th Avenue Hall
05/31 Louisville, KY Bulldog Café
06/01 Cleveland, OH Peabodys
06/02 Orland Park, IL Mojoes Coffehouse

www.myspace.com/psyopus
www.myspace.com/rosefuneral
www.myspace.com/wot
www.myspace.com/molotovsolution