Philadelphia: Candlelight Records today confirms the signing of North Carolina-based sludge/doom metal band Sourvein. The popular five-piece on tour now through August 11 have recorded a special/limited edition ep titled Imperial Bastard which will see domestic release on September 30. It will be followed by the band’s Billy Anderson-produced full-length label debut currently planned for release in early 2009.
Formed in 1993, Sourvein relocated to Cape Fear, North Carolina after Hurricane Katrina ravaged their long-time home base. Blacktide Music says, “ominous riffs, which launch into despair-ridden breakdowns the likes of which would make Eyehategod tremble with fear.†Currently featuring vocalist T-Roy Medlin, former Buzzov-en drummer Ramzi, bassist Bonne Doom with guitarists Cool Clyde and Sleepy Doom, the band have released two full length albums – their self-titled (often referred to as Salvation) debut released in 2000/Game Two Records and Will to Mangle released in 2002/Southern Lord. Numerous eps and split recordings have kept the band in the eyes of their growing fanbase as well their commitment to consistent touring both in the US and overseas.
Confirmed tour dates include:
July 10 – Nara Sushi, Richmond VA
July 11 – Talking Head Club, Baltimore MD
July 12 – Manhattan Room, Philadelphia PA
July 13 – Knitting Factory, New York NY
July 15 – Great Scott, Boston MA
July 17 – 31st St. Pub, Pittsburgh PA
July 18 – Annabelle’s, Akron OH
July 19 – Mac’s Bar, Lansing MI
July 20 – Reggie’s Rock Club, Chicago IL
July 21 – High Noon Saloon, Madison WI
July 22 – Big V’s, St. Paul MN
July 23 – Vaudeville Mews, Des Moines IA
July 24 – Jackpot Music Hall, Lawrence KS
July 25 – Kingdom of Doom, Denver CO
July 27 – Studio Seven, Seattle WA
July 28 – Tube, Portland OR
July 30 – Annie’s Social Club, San Francisco CA
July 31 – Stork Club, Oakland CA
August 1 – The Relax Bar, Los Angeles CA
August 2 – The Stray Cat, Tempe AZ
August 5 – Rubber Gloves, Denton TX
August 6 – Rock Bottom, San Antonio TX
August 7 – Red 7, Austin TX
August 8 – Olive Street Bar, Monroe LA
August 9 – Checkpoint Charlie’s, New Orleans LA
August 10 – Springwater, Nashville TN
August 11 – The Earl, Atlanta GA
Sourvein are the latest to join London-based Candlelight’s growing US roster, a strong concentration of artist development for the rising label. Home to all catalog from Emperor, Ihsahn, Zyklon, 1349, Insomnium plus early recordings from Opeth and Burzum, Candlelight’s American roster includes Obituary, Crowbar, Daylight Dies, Abigail Williams (new album this fall), Absu, Averse Sefira and Sothis. The label is distributed exclusively in the United States via Caroline/EMI, PHD Canada for the northern country and Plastichead Music for Europe.
“Crushing….Their unrellenting dedication to megaton Doom/sludge is Unwavering.†– HELLRIDE.COM
“They are THE hot doom ticket and deliver on every level another absolute doom masterpiece from cape fears best.†– METAL REVIEW.COM
“You don’t go to a gun shop for groceries and you don’t go to see SOURVEIN to hear someone fuck around.†– METAL MANIACS