Sweden’s SHINING is set to headline the “Razors Across Europe 2013 Tour” (a nod in the direction of the band’s 2007 tour “Razors Across Europe” with URGHEAL) which will take place over 17 dates during November and December of this year. Norwegian Black Metallers CREST OF DARKNESS, who, like management roster-mates SHINING, will be touring with a new album, and Swedish Thrashers STERBHAUS, are set to support the tour which is presented by Catapult Promotion. Routing confirmed so far for the “Razors Over Europe 2013 Tour” as follows:
NOVEMBER
22 – Tiyatrom, Berlin, Germany
23 – Skullcrusher, Dresden, Germany
24 – Viper Room, Vienna, Austria
25 – Gala Hala, Ljubljana, Slovenia
26 – Freak Out Club, Bologna, Italy
27 – TBA, Switzerland
28 – Ninkasi Kao, Lyon, France
29 – Secret Place, Montpellier, France
30 – Nouveau Casino, Paris, France
DECEMBER
01 – Effenaar, Eindhoven
02 – Magasin 4, Brussels, Belgium
03 – Electrowerkz, London, England
04 – Lomax, Liverpool, England
05 – Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton, England
06 – Voodoo Lounge, Dublin, Eire
07 – TBA, UK
08 – Ivory Blacks, Glasgow, Scotland
SHINING is a band that needs no introduction, particularly to fans of Black Metal and DSBM, for whom NIKLAS KVARFORTH’s unruly child has been a yardstick for superb musicianship, skilled writing, and a complete disregard for the artificial rules placed on the genres by a generation of fans who only became aware of Black Metal long after the band was formed back in 1996. Never a band to stick to a repetitive formula when playing live, SHINING’s performances are emotionally charged and “of the moment”, with audiences always wondering what to expect next from one of the scene’s most dynamic frontmen. SHINING has a new full-length album, “8 ½ – Feberdrömmar I Vaket Tillstånd”, due out on Dark Essence Records on the 23rd September, which features guest vocals from some of the elite of Black Metal including ATTILA CSIHAR (MAYHEM, TORMENTOR), MANIAC (SKITLIV, EX MAYHEM), GAAHL (GOD SEED, WARDRUNA, TRELLDOM, EX GORGOROTH), FAMINE (PESTE NOIRE) and PEHR LARSSON (ALFAHANNE), a track from which can be heard at http://soundcloud.com/dark-essence-records/shining-selvdestruktivitetens . More information about SHINING can be found at www.shiningasylum.com
The official video for the track “Tillsammans Är Vi Allt” from SHINING’s album “VII / Född Förlorare” can be seen below and at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iULz19Cc7yw
CREST OF DARKNESS
CREST of DARKNESS is another band with a long history behind it – 18 years to be precise. With six full-length albums under their belts, CREST OF DARKNESS this year saw Kickass Metal webzine place two of those albums in first and second positions in their “Norwegian Heavy Metal Albums of All Time” feature. Combining elements from both Black and Death Metal together with founder Ingar Amlien’s interest in Vampirism and Satanic ideology and his passion for sonic brutality, CREST OF DARKNESS’ sound has grown in power and intensity over the years and the recent addition of a young new guitarist has breathed a renewed sense of enthusiasm and a fresh outlook to the band. CREST OF DARKNESS’ sixth-full length album “In the Presence of Death” was released on My Kingdom Music earlier this year. More information about CREST OF DARKNESS can be found at https://www.facebook.com/crestofdarknessofficial
Nine tracks tracing the history of CREST OF DARKNESS can be heard below and on the band’s SoundCloud page at http://soundcloud.com/crest-of-darkness/sets/crest-of-darkness
The Official video of “Demon Child” from CREST OF DARKNESS’ “In the Presence of Death” can be seen below and at http://youtu.be/3-sNJCviSGY
STERBHAUS
Formed in 2007 in Stockholm, STERBHAUS is a four-piece thrash/death combo that set out to prove that quality Metal combined with a neatly weighed dose of humour can blend perfectly. Having completely revitalized itself STERBHAUS now brings to the stage humour with sarcastic tongue-in-cheek wit and verbal slaughter that is hell-bent on earning the band a smirk or two. STERBHAUS is all about waging sonic warfare against trends and stereotyping. What you see is what you get, and what you get is music founded on the four cornerstones of Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal and Black Metal. “Angels For Breakfast…And God For Lunch”, the debut album from STERBHAUS was released on Killhead Productions in 2012. More information about STERBHAUS can be found at http://www.sterbhaus.com
The album “Angels For Breakfast…And God For Lunch” from STERBHAUS can be heard below and at http://soundcloud.com/sterbhaus/sets/angels-for-breakfast
The official video of “Insecticide” from the STERBHAUS album “Angels For Breakfast…And God For Lunch” can be seen below and at http://youtu.be/d5f5eg16TDI
PRESS NOTE
All the bands are available for interview throughout the tour. For SHINING and CREST OF DARKNESS please contact patriciathomas@btinternet.com to arrange. For STERBHAUS Please contact sterbmail@sterbhaus.com to arrange.
SHINING
Shining Website: www.shiningasylum.com
Niklas Kvarforth Website: www.kvarforth.com
Shining on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/shiningofficial
Shining Webshop: http://www.shininglegions.com
Shining on SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/shining-official
Official YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/OfficialShining
Management and PR: patriciathomas@btinternet.com
CREST OF DARKNESS
Website: http://www.crestofdarkness.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/crestofdarknessofficial
SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/crest-of-darkness
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/CRESTOFDARKNESSOFFIC
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/crestofdarkness
Band Contact and Booking: contact@crestofdarkness.com
Management and Booking: patriciathomas@btinternet.com
https://patriciathomasmanagement.com/
STERBHAUS
Website: http://www.sterbhaus.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sterbhaus
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/sterbhaus
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/sterbhausofficial
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sterbhaus
Band Contact: sterbmail@sterbhaus.com
CATAPULT PROMOTION
Contact: micha@catapult-promotion.com
PATRICIA THOMAS BAND MANAGEMENT 
As always, no Spain.
Is it because of the spanish promoters? Because of Shining problems in the past with some band here and that kind of shit? Almost all bands tour Spain except for Shining, and I don’t really know the reason why. Do you mind explaining that situation, Patricia?
Usually it’s a question of routing and the expense of travelling that far south. The routing is always decided by the booking agencies, so if they feel they can’t justify the expense then it’s their call I’m afraid.
Okay, thank you for the reponse. I’m afraid I’ll have to wait to the next summer festivals to see Shining again!
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