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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

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

Get more DIAMOND PLATE news and info at:

Official site - http://www.diamondplateband.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/diamondplate1
Twitter - http://twitter.com/diamondplate1

Friday, February 8, 2013

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

Get more DIAMOND PLATE news and info at:

Official site - http://www.diamondplateband.com

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/diamondplate1

MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/diamondplate1

Twitter - http://twitter.com/diamondplate1

Thursday, November 29, 2012

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