DIAMOND PLATE ANNOUNCE SHOWS WITH MEGADETH

Chicago metal trio DIAMOND PLATE have announced two very special shows with thrash metal legends MEGADETH.

DIAMOND PLATE will be supporting MEGADETH at Artpark in Lewiston, New York on July 15th, and at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana on July 18th.  DIAMOND PLATE have also revealed that they are currently working on the follow-up to their 2013 album, PULSE.

DIAMOND PLATE guitarist KONRAD KUPIEC comments:

"A lot has happened in the past few weeks.  We've blown an RV transmission and had it fixed with a little help from our amazing fans.  We've dealt with a death in the family and grown together as a band.  Above all, we've started writing the new album.  Now, we're beyond excited to announce not one, but two shows with the metal titans Megadeth.  Honored, humbled, and ready to lose our minds as always!"

See DIAMOND PLATE live with MEGADETH at the following shows:

Jul. 15 - Lewiston, NY - Artpark
Jul. 18 - Hammond, IN - The Venue at Horseshoe Casino

View the flyer at http://bit.ly/1y4tBIO

Get DIAMOND PLATE's latest album, PULSE, on CD in the USA from CM Distro at http://bit.ly/176xt2F or get the album on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1dPuJ73

Watch DIAMOND PLATE's music video for the track "Dance With Reality" at http://youtu.be/awMKsnoyB_4

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DIAMOND PLATE KICK OFF U.S. TOUR WITH HATCHET TONIGHT

Chicago metal trio DIAMOND PLATE are due to start a US tour tonight with Bay Area thrashers HATCHET.

DIAMOND PLATE wrapped up a five-week trek with EAST OF THE WALL this past Sunday, and are kicking off the "America Under Plague" tour tonight at the Downtown Lounge in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Also joining DIAMOND PLATE and HATCHET on the tour are Colorado power metallers CELLADOR.

DIAMOND PLATE recently commented:

"Back in the early days of us playing shows in Chicago, Hatchet would always be the band from California that we looked forward to bringing out to our scene the most.  They even played Konrad's 18th birthday show.  Years later, we're pumped to finally hit the road with our friends and bring heavy music to new scenes across the USA.  The road for Diamond Plate doesn't end in 2014!"

Don't miss DIAMOND PLATE on tour with HATCHET and CELLADOR at the following shows:

Apr. 11 - Tulsa, OK - Downtown Lounge
Apr. 12 - Del City, OK - The Chameleon Room
Apr. 13 - McKinney, TX - The Boiler Room
Apr. 15 - Plano, TX - Scout Bar
Apr. 18 - Big Spring, TX - Sugars Bar
Apr. 22 - Las Vegas, NV - The Dive Bar
Apr. 23 - Phoenix, AZ - Club Red
Apr. 24 - Fullerton, CA - The Slidebar
Apr. 26 - Walnut Creek, CA - Red House Live
Apr. 30 - Sparks, NV - The Alley
May 01 - Salt Lake City, UT - Burt's Tiki Lounge
May 02 - Denver, CO - Moon Room

View the America Under Plague tour flyer at http://bit.ly/O28BAj

Get DIAMOND PLATE's new album, PULSE, on CD in the USA from CM Distro at http://bit.ly/176xt2F or get the album on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1dPuJ73

Watch DIAMOND PLATE's music video for the track "Dance With Reality" at http://youtu.be/awMKsnoyB_4

View a photo of DIAMOND PLATE at http://bit.ly/1lpx68T

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DIAMOND PLATE KICK OFF U.S. CO-HEADLINING TOUR TONIGHT WITH EAST OF THE WALL

Chicago metal trio DIAMOND PLATE are due to kick off a co-headlining US tour tonight with New Jersey progressive metallers EAST OF THE WALL.

Sponsored by MetalSucks and Metal Injection, the "Redacted Pulse" tour starts off in Brooklyn, New York, before tearing its way across the US through March and into April.  DIAMOND PLATE are touring in support of their new album, PULSE, while EAST OF THE WALL are touring off their latest release, REDACTION ARTIFACTS.

Don't miss DIAMOND PLATE on tour with EAST OF THE WALL at the following shows:

Feb. 28 - Brooklyn, NY - The Omega Order
Mar. 01 - Long Branch, NJ - The Brighton Bar
Mar. 02 - Kenilworth, NJ - 10th Street Live
Mar. 03 - York, PA - The Depot
Mar. 04 - Springfield, VA - Empire
Mar. 05 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
Mar. 06 - Charlotte, NC - The Milestone
Mar. 07 - Knoxville, TN - The Bowery
Mar. 09 - Orlando, FL - Uncle Lou's Entertainment Hall
Mar. 10 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
Mar. 11 - Hattiesburg, NC - The Tavern
Mar. 12 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
Mar. 14 - Austin, TX - SXSW
Mar. 15 - Oklahoma City, OK - Leon's Lounge
Mar. 16 - Albuquerque, NM - The Jam Spot
Mar. 17 - Phoenix, AZ - Yucca
Mar. 18 - Anaheim, CA - Mirror Image Studios
Mar. 19 - Reno, NV - Jub Jub's
Mar. 20 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Bar Deluxe
Mar. 21 - South Tahoe, CA - Rojo's Tavern
Mar. 23 - Portland, OR - Rotture
Mar. 24 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Mar. 25 - Spokane, WA - Checkerboard Bar
Mar. 27 - Great Falls, MT - Machinery Row
Mar. 29 - Billings, MT - The Railyard
Mar. 30 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
Mar. 31 - Lincoln, NE - Vega
Apr. 01 - Saint Louis, MO - Fubar
Apr. 02 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge
Apr. 03 - Warren, MI - The Ritz
Apr. 04 - Akron, OH - Annabell's
Apr. 05 - Buffalo, NY - Broadway Joe's
Apr. 06 - Syracuse, NY - Mac's Mad Art Bar


Get DIAMOND PLATE's new album, PULSE, on CD in the USA from CM Distro at http://bit.ly/176xt2F or get the album on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1dPuJ73

Watch DIAMOND PLATE's music video for the track "Dance With Reality" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awMKsnoyB_4

View a photo of DIAMOND PLATE at http://bit.ly/1lpx68T

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DIAMOND PLATE ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING U.S. TOUR WITH EAST OF THE WALL

Chicago metal trio DIAMOND PLATE have confirmed a co-headlining US tour with New Jersey progressive metallers EAST OF THE WALL.

Sponsored by MetalSucks and Metal Injection, the "Redacted Pulse Tour" is due to kick off on February 28th in Brooklyn, New York, before tearing its way across the US throughout March and into April.  DIAMOND PLATE will be touring in support of their new album, PULSE, while EAST OF THE WALL are touring off their latest release, REDACTION ARTIFACTS.  Both albums are available now worldwide.

DIAMOND PLATE comment:

"We're kicking off 2014 with a co-headlining tour, featuring the incredibly talented East of the Wall.  We'll be playing cities we've never been in and songs we've never played before.  Redacted Pulse, like a heart stopping, combines the album titles of both bands.  People can expect intensity and musicianship at every show."

EAST OF THE WALL add:

"It's going to feel great climbing back in the van and bringing songs from Redaction Artifacts on the road.  And it's been a good time rearranging some of the old material for the new lineup.  Plus, we have Diamond Plate keeping us on our toes every night."

Don't miss DIAMOND PLATE on tour with EAST OF THE WALL at the following shows:

Feb. 28 - Brooklyn, NY - The Omega Order
Mar. 01 - Long Branch, NJ - The Brighton Bar
Mar. 02 - Kenilworth, NJ - 10th Street Live
Mar. 03 - York, PA - The Depot
Mar. 04 - Springfield, VA - Empire
Mar. 05 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
Mar. 07 - Knoxville, TN - The Bowery
Mar. 09 - Orlando, FL - Uncle Lou's Entertainment Hall
Mar. 10 - Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
Mar. 12 - New Orleans, LA - Siberia
Mar. 15 - Oklahoma City, OK - Leon's Lounge
Mar. 16 - Albuquerque, NM - The Jam Spot
Mar. 17 - Phoenix, AZ - Yucca
Mar. 18 - Anaheim, CA - Mirror Image Studios
Mar. 19 - Reno, NV - Jub Jubs
Mar. 20 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Bar Deluxe
Mar. 21 - South Tahoe, CA - Rojo's Tavern
Mar. 22 - TBA
Mar. 23 - TBA
Mar. 24 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Mar. 25 - Spokane, WA - Checkerboard Bar
Mar. 27 - Great Falls, MT - Machinery Row
Mar. 29 - Billings, MT - The Railyard
Mar. 30 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
Apr. 01 - Saint Louis, MO - Fubar
Apr. 02 - Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge
Apr. 03 - Warren, MI - The Ritz
Apr. 05 - Buffalo, NY - Broadway Joe's
Apr. 06 - TBA


Get DIAMOND PLATE's new album, PULSE, on CD in the US from CM Distro at http://bit.ly/176xt2F or get the album on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1dPuJ73

Watch DIAMOND PLATE's music video for the track, "Dance With Reality", at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awMKsnoyB_4

Get more DIAMOND PLATE news and info at:

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DIAMOND PLATE KICK OFF U.S. TOUR WITH DEATH ANGEL TOMORROW

Chicago's DIAMOND PLATE are due to kick off a US tour supporting Bay Area thrashers DEATH ANGEL tomorrow - Saturday, October 19th - at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood.

The tour runs through until November 10th and also includes support from 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, BATTLECROSS and REVOCATION.  DIAMOND PLATE are playing in support of their new album, PULSE, which is out now worldwide.

See DIAMOND PLATE on tour with DEATH ANGEL at the following shows:

Oct. 19 - Hollywood, CA - Whisky A Go Go
Oct. 20 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage
Oct. 21 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
Oct. 23 - Austin, TX - Dirty Dog
Oct. 24 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Oct. 25 - Dallas, TX - South By So What
Oct. 26 - Oklahoma City, OK - Chameleon Room
Oct. 27 - St. Louis, MO - FuBar
Oct. 29 - New York, NY - Webster Hall (Marlin Room)
Oct. 30 - Springfield, VA - Empire
Oct. 31 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
Nov. 01 - Wilmington, DE - Mojo 13
Nov. 02 - Boston, MA - Middle East
Nov. 03 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques
Nov. 04 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Nov. 05 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's
Nov. 07 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
Nov. 08 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
Nov. 09 - Tempe, AZ - Rocky Point
Nov. 10 - Santa Ana, CA - Observatory

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/dp_deathangeltour.jpg or at Focus on Metal

DIAMOND PLATE's new album, PULSE, was recorded with producer NEIL KERNON (JUDAS PRIEST, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD) at Studio Chicago in the band's home town.  The artwork was created by GUSTAVO SAZES (MORBID ANGEL, ARCH ENEMY, SEPULTURA).

Get PULSE now on CD in the US from CM Distro at http://bit.ly/176xt2F or get the album on iTunes at http://bit.ly/1dPuJ73

Get more DIAMOND PLATE news and info at:

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DIAMOND PLATE AND DEATH ANGEL U.S. TOUR

Chicago's DIAMOND PLATE have announced a North American tour supporting Bay Area thrashers DEATH ANGEL.

DIAMOND PLATE will be joining DEATH ANGEL from October 19th at the world-famous Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, and running through until the final stop on November 10th in Santa Ana.  Also appearing on the tour are 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, BATTLECROSS and REVOCATION.

DIAMOND PLATE's new album, PULSE, is due to be released on August 20th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records, and on August 19th in Europe on digital formats.

DIAMOND PLATE guitarist KONRAD KUPIEC comments:

"This lineup speaks for itself, and we couldn't be more pumped to announce this tour.  After months of writing and recording the new album, we've become totally roadsick and can't wait to be back playing live!"

See DIAMOND PLATE live on tour with DEATH ANGEL at the following shows:

Oct. 19 - Hollywood, CA - Whisky A Go Go
Oct. 20 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage
Oct. 21 - Flagstaff, AZ - Orpheum Theater
Oct. 23 - Austin, TX - Dirty Dog
Oct. 24 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
Oct. 25 - Dallas, TX - South By So What
Oct. 26 - Oklahoma City, OK - Chameleon Room
Oct. 27 - St. Louis, MO - FuBar
Oct. 29 - New York, NY - Webster Hall (Marlin Room)
Oct. 30 - Springfield, VA - Empire
Oct. 31 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
Nov. 01 - Wilmington, DE - Mojo 13
Nov. 02 - Boston, MA - Middle East
Nov. 03 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques
Nov. 04 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Nov. 05 - Chicago, IL - Reggie's
Nov. 07 - Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
Nov. 08 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
Nov. 09 - Tempe, AZ - Rocky Point
Nov. 10 - Santa Ana, CA - Observatory

DIAMOND PLATE's new album, PULSE, was recorded with producer NEIL KERNON (JUDAS PRIEST, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD) at Studio Chicago in the band's home town.  The artwork was created by GUSTAVO SAZES (MORBID ANGEL, ARCH ENEMY, SEPULTURA).

Pre-order PULSE now on CD in the USA at http://bit.ly/14CkpcW or pre-order the album on iTunes with an exclusive bonus track at http://bit.ly/dp-pulse

Listen to a new track from PULSE, titled "Dance With Reality", on SkullsNBones at http://bit.ly/190Plcm

A previously-released song, "Walking Backwards", is also available at http://youtu.be/lFDnWaPbr5Q

DIAMOND PLATE guitarist KONRAD KUPIEC will be hosting an official listening event for the new album at Exit Chicago on August 11th.  Hometown fans of the band will also be the first to hear the new songs live at the band's DIY-style album release show at The Fallout on August 30th.

For more information about the album release show, head to the official Facebook event page at http://www.facebook.com/events/206711029489204

Get more DIAMOND PLATE news and info at:

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DIAMOND PLATE REVEAL NEW ALBUM TITLE AND ARTWORK

Chicago's DIAMOND PLATE have officially revealed that their upcoming new album will be titled PULSE.

The follow-up to DIAMOND PLATE's 2011 debut album, GENERATION WHY?, was recorded with producer NEIL KERNON (JUDAS PRIEST, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD) at Studio Chicago in the band's hometown.  DIAMOND PLATE revealed the album title to fans by posting one letter each day over the last week until the title was complete.

DIAMOND PLATE comments:

"During the months of recording, the album took on a life of its own.  Our goal was to capture the energy of a live band, and working with Neil gave us the freedom to create the music we've always wanted to play.  A straightforward explanation of the title 'PULSE' is that it represents music, or life, in its purest form.  The real meaning behind the album can only be discovered by the person using his/her ears."

The artwork for PULSE was created by artist GUSTAVO SAZES (MORBID ANGEL, ARCH ENEMY, SEPULTURA).

PULSE is due to be released on August 20th in the USA via Century Media/Earache Records and on digital formats in Europe on August 19th.

Get DIAMOND PLATE's debut album, GENERATION WHY?, in North America at http://bit.ly/owOGVS or in Europe at http://bit.ly/mVHtIi

GENERATION WHY? is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/nRbT14

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DIAMOND PLATE BEGIN RECORDING SECOND ALBUM WITH PRODUCER NEIL KERNON

Chicago thrashers DIAMOND PLATE have begun recording their new studio album, which is due to be released later this year on Earache Records.

The as-yet untitled follow-up to DIAMOND PLATE's 2011 debut album, GENERATION WHY?, is being recorded with producer NEIL KERNON (JUDAS PRIEST, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD) at Studio Chicago in the band's hometown.

DIAMOND PLATE lead guitarist KONRAD KUPIEC comments:

"We are beyond excited to announce that we are in the studio recording our second album!  The legendary Neil Kernon is helping us capture the new songs and the new energy of the band in the traditional way that classic records were made.  We decided to step away from the modern approach to albums by recording the band playing live in the same room together and keeping everything real.  Everybody can expect this record to be faster and heavier than ever, but most of all they can expect the unexpected."

Here's DIAMOND PLATE hard at work in the studio

DIAMOND PLATE's debut album, GENERATION WHY?, is available now wordlwide.  Get the album in North America at http://bit.ly/owOGVS or in Europe at http://bit.ly/mVHtIi

GENERATION WHY? is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/nRbT14

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DIAMOND PLATE ANNOUNCE NEW VOCALIST/BASSIST, BEGIN WORK ON NEW ALBUM

Chicago thrashers DIAMOND PLATE have confirmed the addition of MATT ARES to the band as their new vocalist and bassist, following the departure of former frontman JON MACAK.

The band have started working on the follow-up to their 2011 debut album, GENERATION WHY?, with the new album due to be released in 2013.

DIAMOND PLATE have issued the following statement:

"Over the past few months we have been writing and demoing songs for the next album.  During that time, we felt that the chemistry between Jon and the rest of the band wasn't as strong as it needed to be.  We decided to move on, and find someone that shared the same passion to create the music that we've always wanted to make.  We wish Jon all the best, and we want to thank him for being a part of this band.

"We are extremely excited to announce and welcome Matt Ares into the band as vocalist and bassist.  Matt has really been a breath of fresh air for us, and in the first two weeks of jamming with him we were able to create an entirely new batch of songs and finish demoing the second album.  Matt's voice and playing add new dimensions to our sound, and we can't wait for everyone to hear the band now.  Thanks for always supporting, and keep your ears open for a new Diamond Plate record in 2013!"

(Left to right: Konrad Kupiec, Mario Cianci, Matt Ares, Jim Nicademus)

See DIAMOND PLATE live at their final show of the year:

Dec. 29 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues (w/ CHIMAIRA)

DIAMOND PLATE's debut album, GENERATION WHY?, is out now worldwide.  Get the album in North America at http://bit.ly/owOGVS or in Europe at http://bit.ly/mVHtIi

GENERATION WHY? is also available on iTunes at http://bit.ly/nRbT14

Get more DIAMOND PLATE news and info at:

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