HAIL OF BULLETS launch first song of upcoming new album ‘On
Divine Winds’ exclusively on MySpace!
Dutch Death Metal Masters HAIL OF BULLETS have launched the first
song of their upcoming new album 'On Divine Winds' exclusively on
MySpace. Surf to the bands site
http://www.myspace.com/hailoffuckenbullets to check out the
album opener Operation Z!Drummer Ed Warby comments on Operation Z: “On
December 7th of 1941 Japan launched Operation Z, a bold surprise attack
on the United States which came as such a shock that Roosevelt referred
to it as "a date which will live in infamy". It is no coincidence then
that we chose to cover this event in the crushing opening track of our
upcoming album "On Divine Winds". Experience the carnage as hundreds of
planes descend from the sky to bring death and destruction, and revel in
the aural massacre we unleash upon your ears and necks! Banzai!
”Comments singer Martin van Drunen on
the concept of 'On Divine Winds': "This time Hail of Bullets takes on
the Pacific War. The expansion of the Empire of Japan throughout Asia,
introducing a full scale war using all forces combined. The massive
strike back of the Americans, whose marines bravely fought many tough
and bloody battles on now forgotten insulate islands spread throughout
the whole Pacific. This led to desperate Japanese defense tactics such
as Kamikaze, human bullets and suicidal Banzai charges. Until finally,
incendiary bombings brought the empire to its knees."
The album title 'On Divine Winds' refers to the translation for the
Japanese word Kamikaze, as kami stands for "God" and kaze means "wind".
'On Divine Winds' track listing:
01. The Eve Of Battle
02. Operation Z
03. The Mukden Incident
04. Strategy Of Attrition
05. Full Scale War
06. Guadalcanal
07. On Coral Shores
08. Unsung Heroes
09. Tokyo Napalm Holocaust
10. Sugar Loaf Hill (bonus track on limited first digibook edition)
11. Kamikaze
12. To Bear The Unbearable
'On Divine Winds' was produced by Ed Warby and like before the monstrous
mix was in the capable hands of Mr Dan Swanö.
'On Divine Winds' features 12 tracks on the limited first Digibook
edtion and 11 tracks on the regular jewelcase version. The album will be
released October 8/11 via Metal Blade Records in Europe as a limited
Digibook (including a bonus track and a bonus-DVD) and as a limited
gatefold 2-LP!
August 2010- HAIL OF
BULLETS has set "On Divine Winds" as the title of its second full-length
album, due in North America on October 12 via Metal Blade Records (one
day earlier internationally). The group recorded 11 songs plus an intro
for the CD, which, like its predecessor, was produced by Ed Warby was
mixed by Swedish producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan Swanö (EDGE OF
SANITY, BLOODBATH, NIGHTINGALE). The limited-edition version of the
album will be made available as a digibook, including a bonus DVD.
Comments Warby: "I don't think I've ever worked this hard on anything in
my entire life, but it sure has paid off!
"Although 'Of Frost And War' is a tough act to follow, my ringing ears
tell me we've succeeded in besting it on every level: songs, playing,
production…
"All the main ingredients of our blood 'n' guts style death metal have
remained intact and I honestly can't imagine anyone that liked our
previous work is going to be the least bit disappointed, on the contrary!"
HAIL OF BULLETS' debut album "…Of Frost And War" was a concept album
about the Eastern front war of Germany. "On Divine Winds" is another
concept effort, this time covering the Pacific battles between Japan and
the USA.
Comments Van Drunen: "This time HAIL OF BULLETS takes on the Pacific
War. The expansion of the Empire of Japan throughout Asia, introducing a
full scale war using all forces combined. The massive strike back of the
Americans, whose marines bravely fought many tough and bloody battles on
now forgotten insulate islands spread throughout the whole Pacific. This
led to desperate Japanese defense tactics such as Kamikaze, human
bullets and suicidal Banzai charges. Until, finally, incendiary bombings
brought the empire to its knees."
The album title "On Divine Winds" is a translation of the Japanese word
"kamikaze," as kami stands for "God" and kaze means "wind."
"On Divine Winds" will feature 12 tracks on the limited first digibook
edition and 11 song on the regular jewelcase version.
"On Divine Winds" track listing:
01. The Eve Of Battle
02. Operation Z
03. The Mukden Incident
04. Strategy Of Attrition
05. Full Scale War
06. Guadalcanal
07. On Coral Shores
08. Unsung Heroes
09. Tokyo Napalm Holocaust
10. Sugar Loaf Hill (bonus track on limited first digibook edition)
11. Kamikaze
12. To Bear The Unbearable
Important note regarding shipping of our
merchandise: Please allow 3-4 weeks for
delivery during the holiday season!
June 17 2009
Hail of Bullets' 'Warsaw
Rising' mini-CD will be released through Metal Blade Records on July
17th 2009 and will only be available through several mail orders and the
band's own webshop. Please note that it's a strictly limited edition of
2,000 copies.
May 27 2009
Watch pictures of Hail of Bullets performing at Maryland Deathfest, Baltimore, USA
May 23 2009:
HAIL OF
BULLETS to release new mini-CD in the summer!
Dutch Death Metallers HAIL OF BULLETS go to war again with 'Warsaw
Rising', an EP featuring two brand new tracks, one cover and three live
recordings!
The new songs are 'Liberators', a rumbling ode to one of the most
magnificent bombers ever built and the title track which tells the tragic
tale of the bloody 1944 Warsaw uprising. A massive cover of the Twisted
Sister classic 'Destroyer' and 3 tracks from the Bullets' earth-shattering
performance at last year's Party.San Open Air complete the searing sextet!
Tracklisting 'Warsaw Rising':
1. Liberators
2. Warsaw Rising
3. Destroyer
4. Red Wolves Of Stalin *
5. Nachthexen *
6. The Crucial Offensive *
* live recording
The mini-CD will be released as a 6-page-Digipak sometime during the
summer and will be available in a strictly limited edition of 2.000 copies
only! First come first serve�
HAIL OF BULLETS have now joined forces with TMR Music Promotions (Benelux
bookings) and Bajvan Agency (Europe + rest of the world).
Feel free to contact them at
bookings@hailofbullets.com for future shows.
We have received a VERY limited number of 'Nachthexen' shirts from Relapse
Records. These shirts were available only through Relapse's mail order,
but now a select number of (European) fans can order these shirts directly
from us. If you want one, please be quick cause we only received a very
limited number...especially of the M-sized and XXL-sized shirts.
The Zipper hoodies are now available in sizes M/L/XL/XXL
Hail OF Bullets Forum online!
NEWS UPDATE OCTOBER 2008:
Statement from Martin van Drunen:
"Due to unforeseen circumstances in my private life Hail Of Bullets have
been forced to withdraw from the Darkness Over X-mas 2008 tour. We regret
having to make this decision, as we were really looking forward to waging
some serious war on stage! Of course we'll do our very best to return to
the front as soon as possible..."
In other news we have already been booked again for several Summer
festivals in 2009, more news will follow soon...
We'd also like to thank everyone (fans AND press) for the overwhelming
response to our debut album and the great crowd reactions at all the shows
we've done so far!
HAIL OF BULLETS' new CD "...Of Frost And War" released
HAIL OF BULLETS' debut album "...Of Frost And War" " was
released by Metal Blade on May 13th 2008 (NL/B/USA), May 16th (G/A/CH/I),
May 19th (rest of Europe).
The album was
recorded in February/March of 2008 at Excess Studios in Rotterdam, Holland
and mixed and mastered in Sweden by Dan Swanö of Edge Of Sanity fame.
Comments drummer Ed Warby: "The soundtrack to all-out, total war is here!
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be run over by a 50 ton
Tiger tank, now’s your chance... "
"...Of Frost And War" will be available as a limited first edition Digipak
CD including bonus track and special pop-up packaging. After this first
edition is sold out there will only be a regular jewelcase edition without
the bonus track available, so be quick! The album will be released on
vinyl, too!
* Before the Storm (Barbarossa) / Intro
* Ordered Eastward
* The Lake Ladoga Massacre
* General Winter
* Advancing Once More
* Red Wolves of Stalin
* Nachthexen
* The Crucial Offensive (19-11-1942, 7.30 AM)
* Stalingrad
* Insanity Commands / bonus track
* Inferno at the Carpathian Mountains
* Berlin
In other news HAIL OF BULLETS have upgraded their European deal with Metal
Blade Records to a worldwide deal! Says Ed: "We are proud to announce
we’ll be signing to Metal Blade Records for Worldwide domination! This is
great news for us since we’re already part of Metal Blade’s European
roster, and we’re stoked as hell to go global with the mighty Blade!"
"...Of Frost And War" will be released on the 16th of May (D/A/CH/I) /
19th of May (rest of Europe)!
HAIL OF BULLETS are looking forward to play selected summer festivals in
2008!
Previous news flashes
Studio update
After 3 weeks of hard labour we finished the
recordings of our debut album in the Excess studios in Rotterdam, Holland.
Right now, Dan Swanö is mixing the album in the Unisound Studio in Örebrö,
Sweden and it's turning into one hell of a Death Metal monster.
Expect over 50 minutes of molten metal mayhem at the end of May! Check our
MySpace page and
YouTube page.
HOB will play at Party.San Metal Open Air, Bad Berka,
Germany August 7-9, 2008
Hail Of Bullets @ Summer Breeze
Open Air 2008
Hail of Bullets will be playing the Summer
Breeze Festival in Germany, which will be held from August 13th-16th 2008
in Dinkelsbühl!
It's not sure yet which date and which stage we'll be playing.
We hope to add some more festival dates in the coming weeks!
Promo CD on vinyl !!!
Iron Pegasus records from Germany
(www.iron-pegasus.com) will be releasing our semi-legendary Promo CD on
vinyl in January 2008!
The 12"EP will be limited to 1,000 copies and there will be 2 different
versions available (coloured and black vinyl).
Dutch Death Metal sensation HAIL OF BULLETS have finished recordings for
their debut album "...Of Frost And War". The album was recorded in
February/March of 2008 at Excess Studios in Rotterdam, Holland and mixed
and mastered in Sweden by Dan Swanö of Edge Of Sanity fame.
Comments drummer Ed Warby: "The soundtrack to all-out, total war is here!
If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be run over by a 50 ton
Tiger tank, now’s your chance... "
"...Of Frost And War" will be available as a limited first edition Digipak
CD including bonus track and special pop-up packaging. After this first
edition is sold out there will only be a regular jewelcase edition without
the bonus track available, so be quick! The album will be released on
vinyl, too!
Click HERE for high resolution front art!
Tracklisting "...Of Frost And War"
* Before the Storm (Barbarossa) / Intro
* Ordered Eastward
* The Lake Ladoga Massacre
* General Winter
* Advancing Once More
* Red Wolves of Stalin
* Nachthexen
* The Crucial Offensive (19-11-1942, 7.30 AM)
* Stalingrad
* Insanity Commands / bonus track
* Inferno at the Carpathian Mountains
* Berlin
In other news HAIL OF BULLETS have upgraded their European deal with Metal
Blade Records to a worldwide deal! Says Ed: "We are proud to announce
we’ll be signing to Metal Blade Records for Worldwide domination! This is
great news for us since we’re already part of Metal Blade’s European
roster, and we’re stoked as hell to go global with the mighty Blade!"
"...Of Frost And War" will be released on the 16th of May (D/A/CH/I) /
19th of May (rest of Europe)!
HAIL OF BULLETS are looking forward to play selected summer festivals in
2008!
Studio update March 2008
After 3 weeks of hard labour we finished the recordings of our debut album
in the Excess studios in Rotterdam, Holland.
Right now, Dan Swanö is mixing the album in the Unisound Studio in Örebrö,
Sweden and it's turning into one hell of a Death Metal monster.
Expect over 50 minutes of molten metal mayhem at the end of May!
Check our MySpace page (www.myspace.com/hailoffuckenbullets)
and YouTube page
(www.youtube.com/profile?user=hailz666)
