MURASHITA Streams Title Track from "Inescapable Damnation"

MURASHITA, the new project masterminded by renowned guitarist, producer and engineer Masaki Murashita, has partnered with No Clean Singing for the exclusive premiere "Inescapable Damnation." The title track off the band's upcoming debut EP features contributions from MEGADETH bassist Dave Ellefson and drum guru Kevin Talley. 

"Inescapable Damnation" is now playing at: www.nocleansinging.com/2015/10/05/an-ncs-premiere-murashita-inescapable-damnation/

Inescapable Damnation, which includes performances from David Ellefson (Megadeth), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Six Feet Under, Chimaira), Kelly Conlon (Death, Monstrosity) and Rodney McGlothlin (Voice of Dissent), is set for an October 16 release. Pre-orders are now available at masakimurashita.bigcartel.com.

"Fun, bouncy and unafraid to tear your fucking throat out Inescapable Damnation gets at the beauty of heavy metal..."  - Two Guys Metal Reviews

"Kings are born kings, so don't waste your time and pay homage to Murashita. Now, you mortal!" - Dark Souls United

Masaki Murashita first showed his scorching riffs and powerful songwriting, along with his blistering and aggressive vocal style with the critically acclaimed modern thrash band Hemoptysis in 2007 and he has been clawing his way to the top ever since. Combining elements of melody, thrash and modern extreme metal, Masaki has molded his own razor sharp brand of metal that is moving into the next stage of metal evolution. MURASHITA is now releasing the debut solo EP, Inescapable Damnation, which features some of the top players in metal - including David Ellefson (Megadeth), Kevin Talley (Suffocation, Six Feet Under, Chimaira), Kelly Conlon (Death, Monstrosity), Rodney McGlothlin (Voice of Dissent) - and mixing by award-winning producer, Ryan Greene (Megadeth, NOFX). Early previews of the new MURASHITA release performed on EMGtv were met with overwhelmingly positive reviews. The international tour to support Inescapable Damnation begins in Japan this coming September. www.masakimurashita.com www.facebook.com/murashitamusic Twitter @masakimurashita www.youtube.com/user/masakimurashita

BATTLECROSS unveil Shannon Lucas as session drummer for new album

BATTLECROSS has completed work on their sophomore album, which will be due out this summer during their tour as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. Recording has been completed and the finishing touches are being applied to the tracks and art. During tracking, one of metal's most acclaimed drummers, Shannon Lucas, stepped in as the session drummer for the album.

Lucas comments: "Being a fan of Battlecross, it is an honor to be a part of their new record. I can't wait for the world to hear this album."

Producer Eyal Levi adds, "I am so beyond excited for the chance to produce Shannon Lucas on the new Battlecross record. He's one of the true BEASTS of metal drumming. The man's skills are literally untouchable. Combine that with a badass rising star of a band and I think we've got the makings of a crushing record!"

As previously announced, Kevin Talley will be stepping in to play drums for the band on their two upcoming live performances, the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest (4/19) and the Orion Music & More Festival (6/08-6/09). Drummer Mike Kreger has parted ways with the band to focus on some new opportunities and attend to personal business. BATTLECROSS will announce their new permanent member once a final decision has been made.

The album, scheduled to be released in early summer, also features a guest guitar solo by Producer Jason Suecof, and will be mastered by Joey Vera of Armored Saint. Vera also mastered the band's cover of Pantera's 'Hostile', which was released as a single last summer.

BATTLECROSS

04/19    Worcester, MA              Palladium - New England Metal & Hardcore Festival

06/08-09           Detroit, MI        Belle Isle Park - Orion Music + More Festival w/ Metallica

06/27    Las Vegas, NV               Cheyenne Saloon

w/ Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Fest 2013

06/29    San Bernardino, CA      San Manuel Amphitheater

06/30    Mountain View, CA       Shoreline Amphitheatre

07/02    Nampa, ID                    Idaho Center Amphitheatre

07/03    Auburn, WA                 White River Amphitheatre

07/05    Phoenix, AZ                  Desert Sky Pavilion

07/06    Albuquerque, NM         Isleta Amphitheatre

07/07    Englewood, CO                        Fiddler's Green Ampitheatre

07/09    Grand Rapids, MI          The Intersection w/ Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Behemoth, Job for a Cowboy, Huntress

07/10    Toronto, ON                 Molson Canadian Amphitheatre

07/12    Burgettstown, PA          First Niagara Pavilion

07/13    Scranton, PA                Toyota Pavilion

07/14    Darien Center, NY         Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

07/16    Mansfield, MA               Comcast Center

07/17    Bangor, ME                  Bangor Waterfront

07/19    Camden, NJ                  Susquehanna Bank Center

07/20    Saratoga Springs, NY    Saratoga Performing Arts Center           

07/21    Hartford, CT                 The Comcast Theatre

07/22    New York, NY               Saint Vitus w/ Huntress

07/23    Holmdel, NJ                  PNC Bank Arts Center

07/24    Bristow, VA                   Jiffy Lube Live

07/26    Noblesville, IN               Klipsch Music Center

07/27    Tinley Park, IL              First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre

07/28    Clarkston, MI                DTE Energy Music Theatre

07/29    Louisville, KY                 Expo Five w/ Children of Bodom, Amon Amarth, Emmure, Motionless In White, Born of Osiris, Job for a Cowboy, Huntress

07/30    Atlanta, GA                   Lakewood Amphitheatre           

07/31    Tampa, FL                    Live Nation Amphitheatre

08/02    Austin, TX                     TBA

08/03    The Woodlands, TX      Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

08/04    Dallas, TX                      Gexa Energy Pavilion

End Tour

08/07    Sauget, IL                     Pop's w/ Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Huntress

08/08    Nashville, TN                 Marathon Music Works w/ Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Huntress

08/09    Cleveland, OH              Peabody's w/ Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Huntress

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