ZEPHANIAH release promotional video for upcoming new 2nd album "Reforged".

American progressive speed power metal band ZEPHANIAH have released a promotional video for their recently completed long awaited upcoming new 2nd album "Reforged".

Official Zephaniah - "Reforged" promotional video

Guitarist Justin Zych has checked in with the following update:

After a year in the studio and a lot of delays, we are finally done with the album! We are all excited to present you with a preview of our upcoming metal masterpiece! It's going to be triple the production of our first album and the songs are just as catchy and extreme! We are super proud of this new recording milestone and we look forward to its release!

For the latest Zephaniah band news and show dates, visit their official Facebook page:

Official Zephaniah Facebook page

ZEPHANIAH announces Southeast US regional tour blitz

American progressive power metal band ZEPHANIAH will embark on a four date blitz of Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia from August 6 - 9, 2015 in support of their recently completed and unreleased 2nd cd "Reforged".

8/6 - Backstage Cafe, Covington, Kentucky
8/7 - The Hideaway, Johnson City, Tennessee
8/8 - The 120 Tavern and Music Hall - Marietta, Georgia
8/9 - Highland's Taproom - Louisville, Kentucky

Guitarist Justin Zych has checked in with the following update:

"Zephaniah returns to Atlanta in full heavy metal force! After their hiatus in 2010, Atlanta has been begging for Zephaniah to return! Once again, Zephaniah heeds the call and adds 3 epic shows to travel within! Expect our usual crazy brand of guitar and drum stunts, while performing insanely wicked songs about pirates, dragons and Mad Max.

For the latest Zephaniah band news and show dates, visit their official Facebook page:

Official Zephaniah Facebook page

Zephaniah guests on this weeks Focus on Metal

Episode 218 - The Return of Zephaniah

Once again this week we feature a band we think you should know about. This time it's Zephaniah, a metal band that's returned after being out of action for several years. I was able to sit down with guitarist Justin Zych and find out the whole story as well as the scoop on their upcoming release "Reforged". Richie and I also manage to get in a bit of a rant, I mean discussion as well.

Track of the week is also from a band that has returned after a long hiatus. Messiah's Kiss has just released "Get Your Bulls Out" on Massacre Records this week. The last time we heard from these guys was 2007 and this new one is well worth your metal dollars.

Hook up with Zephaniah at: https://www.facebook.com/zephaniahmetal

You can find out about Messiah's Kiss at: http://www.messiahskiss.com/ or hit them up at https://www.facebook.com/MessiahsKiss

Be sure to check out all the great metal releases from Massacre at: http://www.massacre-records.de/

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ZEPHANIAH announces "9 Days of Hellacious Metal" US East Coast tour.

U.S. progressive shred power metal band Zephaniah has announced that they will embark on the epic "9 Days of Hellacious Metal" US East Coast tour to promote their new lineup as well as raise awareness for their upcoming 2nd album "Reforged" which will be released in early 2015.

Zephaniah will be playing tracks from "Reforged" as well as tracks from their 2008 debut album "Stories from the Book of Metal".

Well-known for their high energy show and crazy stage antics, the 9 date mini tour will bring Zephaniah's full blown punishing wall of sound and mesmerizing stage visuals to selective East Coast venues.

Don't miss out on a rare opportunity to see Zephaniah on the East Coast!

Confirmed dates and venues:

11/1/14 - Ft. Wayne, Indiana - O'Sullivans
11/2/14 - Cleveland, Ohio - The Foundry
11/3/14 - Albany, New York - Bogle's
11/4/14 -Queens, New York - Blackthorn 51
11/5/14 - Worcester, Maryland - Hotel Vernon
11/6/14 - Clifton, New Jersey - Dingbatz
11/7/14 - New Brunswick, New Jersey - The Jockstrap
11/8/14 - Pittsburg, Pennsylvania - TBA
11/9/14 - Columbus, Ohio - TBA

For additional news and tour information, visit their official website:

Official ZEPHANIAH website

ZEPHANIAH releases cover for upcoming 2nd cd "REFORGED"

Recently reformed Ft. Wayne, Indiana shred power metal band ZEPHANIAH, have released the cover for their upcoming 2nd cd titled "REFORGED" with artwork created by New York state based freelance illustrator Kip Ayers.

Zephaniah's new 2014 lineup consists of original members, Justin Zych (Viking, Vindicator, Valhalla) on guitar, Logan Detwiler (Valhalla) on vocals, Ian Bender (Beneath It All) on bass, and new members, Tony Rudny (Beneath It All) on guitar and Cody Johns (Viking, 80000 Dead) on drums.

ZEPHANIAH has checked in with the following studio update:

Cody just finished tracking drums this weekend! An intense two days of blasting and thrashing! Our producer has never seen sixteenth note double kicks line up so perfectly! More updates to come!

ZEPHANIAH recently re-released their 2008 earthshaking debut cd "Stories from the Book of Metal" due to popular demand from their ever expanding fan base.

The band will triumphantly return to the stage to headline the USA's Warriors of Metal Fest VII from June 26-28, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio where the band will play their entire debut cd Stories from the Book of Metal” from start to finish.

For the latest news on the band, visit their official sites:

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