Thrashers HAVOK are ready to kick off their next tour in support of their 2009 debut, Burn. The tour, alongside Germany’s Primal Fear, begins Thursday, May 20 at New York’s Gramercy Theater and follows their early April performances in support of Hammerfall. For these dates, the band will be performing as a trio due to the recent departure of guitarist Shawn Chavez.
The Denver-based band will perform selections from Burn and several new songs the band has recently written for their next album currently planned for early 2011. Commenting regarding the tour lineup, vocalist/guitarist David Sanchez notes, “we have recently parted ways with our lead guitarist and will be performing as a trio for the upcoming tour. Although, we’re down a member for this trip, we plan on raging just as hard as usual, so don’t expect to see us slow down.”
HAVOK, currently featuring Sanchez with drummer Ryan Bloom and bassist Jesse de Los Santos, recorded their debut at Dirty D Studios in late 2008. Mixed by Bart McCrorey at Motaland Studios and featuring artwork by illustrator Halsey Swain, the album has received high acclaim since release one year ago. Blabbermouth called it, “a damn good, consistently written thrash album… add it to your list of Essential Thrash Albums of 2009.” Denver Westword says, “HAVOK makes thrash seem relevant again.” MetalSucks.net adds, “while every song on the album is guaranteed to give you roadburn, the songs are also dynamic, giving the album excellent replay value.”
HAVOK have been impressing a growing fan base since their formation in 2004. Via two independently released recordings, PWN ‘Em All and Murder By Metal (both quickly selling out their pressings), the band have reached audiences far outside their regional borders. Consummate road warriors, the band have performed alongside Exodus, Destruction, Into Eternity, Cephalic Carnage, and have toured with Hammerfall, fellow new thrashers Hatchet and Bonded By Blood, among others. Signing with Candlelight Records in early 2008, Sanchez noted, “this is the break we’ve been working toward and now that it’s finally here we’re more than ready to make the most of it. We are both psyched and humbled to be a part of the Candlelight roster.”
Havok’s Burn is available in stores now. Confirmed dates on their tour with Primal Fear include:
05/20/10 Gramercy Theater – New York, NY
05/21/10 Jaxx – W. Springfield, VA
05/22/10 Harpers Ferry – Allston, MA
05/23/10 Imperial de Quebec – Quebec City, QC
05/24/10 Opera House – Toronto, ON
05/26/10 Peabody’s – Cleveland, OH
05/27/10 Blondie’s – Detroit, MI
05/28/10 Phoenix Hill Tavern – Louisville, KY
05/29/10 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
05/30/10 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN
06/01/10 Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO
06/03/10 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
06/04/10 Satyricon – Portland, OR
06/05/10 Slim’s – San Francisco, CA
06/06/10 Galaxy Theater – Santa Ana, CA
06/08/10 House of Blues – W. Hollywood, CA
06/09/10 UB’s Bar – Mesa, AZ
06/10/10 The Rock – Tucson, AZ
06/12/10 Meridian – Houston, TX
06/13/10 Emo’s – Austin, TX
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