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Nuclear Blast Entertainment is proud to announce the signing of progressive death metal masters, FALLUJAH! These San Francisco Bay Area natives caused quite a stir amongst the music world with the release of their latest album, »The Flesh Prevails«. It topped several “best of 2014” lists in not only the metal world, but in the progressive music community as well and won over scores of new fans with their fresh, emotive, and technically challenging music. As a result, FALLUJAH has paved the way for a new melodic and atmospheric perspective on death metal!"We're extremely excited to be part of a roster alongside not just great bands, but great people who are dedicated to the craft and enthusiastic about our vision of where we see FALLUJAH going,” comments the band. “FALLUJAH is all about pushing the envelope, taking risks, and keeping an open mind; with that mentality we felt Nuclear Blast was the most obvious and logical step for a band such as ours. With our team behind us, we can’t wait to see FALLUJAH grow."Since forming in 2007, FALLUJAH has displayed a rugged work ethic which has seen them invest in countless weeks on the road all over the world. The band will continue to bring the metal to the masses this winter, with a tour with THE CONTORTIONIST, which will be immediately followed by their very own headlining run. Confirmed dates are as follows:THE CONTORTIONIST, REVOCATION, FALLUJAH, TOOTHGRINDER02.02. USA Indianapolis, IN - Emerson Theater08.02. USA Joliet, IL - Mojoe’s10.02. USA Nashville, TN - The End11.02. USA Knoxville, TN - The Concourse13.02. USA Jacksonville, FL - 1904 Music Hall14.02. USA Tampa, FL - The Orpheum15.02. USA Orlando, FL - Backbooth17.02. USA Greensboro, NC - Greene Street Club18.02. USA West Springfield, VA - Empire19.02 USA Amityville, NY - Revolution Bar & Music20.02. USA Hartford, CT - Webster Underground21.02. USA Brighton, MA - Brighton Music Hall22.02. CND Montreal, QC - Le Petit Campus23.02. CND Quebec City, QC - Le Cercle25.02. CND Ottawa, ON - Maverick’s26.02. CND Toronto, ON - Tattoo Rock Parlor27.02. USA Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection28.02. USA Newport, KY - Thompson HouseFALLUJAH, ARCHSPIRE, LORNA SHORE, THE ZENITH PASSAGE03.03. USA Denver, CO - Marquis Theater04.03. USA Salt Lake City, UT - Loading Dock05.03. USA Boise, ID - The Shredder06.03. USA Spokane, WA - Northwest Pinnacle07.03. USA Seattle, WA - El Corazon *early show*08.03. USA Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater *early show*10.03. USA Sacramento, CA - Boardwalk11.03. USA San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge12.03. USA Hollywood, CA - The Whisky14.03. USA Sanata Ana, CA - Malone’s15.03. USA San Diego, CA - House of Blues16.03. USA Phoenix, AZ - Joe's Grotto18.03. USA Austin, TX - Metal Sucks SXSW Showcase20.03. USA Austin, TX - New England Hardcore & Metalfest SXSW Showcase21.03. USA Mission, TX - Never Say Never22.03. USA Fort Worth, TX - Quik Trip ParkFALLUJAH’s commitment to crafting forward thinking music, has helped them build their own diehard fanbase from the ground-up through several releases; 2009’s »Leper Colony« EP, 2011’s »The Harvest Wombs« LP, »Nomadic« EP in 2013, and most recently their critically acclaimed album »The Flesh Prevails«.»The Flesh Prevails« was mixed, mastered and engineered by Zach Ohren(ANIMOSITY, SUFFOCATION, ALL SHALL PERISH) at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland CA over the course of a few months. It features guest appearances from Christian Muenzner (SPAWN OF POSSESSION, ex-OBSCURA, ex-NECROPHAGIST) and the voice of Roniit Alkayam. The cover artwork was a collaborative effort between Poland's Tomasz Alen Kopera and the band's vocalist, Alex Hofmann. fallujah.tour2015.jpgRead more... then come back and comment below.

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