tag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:/blogs/news-notes?p=1News & Notes2020-03-13T00:46:38-04:00Axemasterfalsetag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/62689462020-04-01T20:27:35-04:002020-04-01T20:27:35-04:00JOE SIMS on Facebook Live on Sat., April 4th at 8PM EST<p><span class="font_xl">SATURDAY,APRIL 4th, AT 8:00 PM EST ON <a contents="WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/AXEMASTEROFFICIAL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/axemasterofficial/" target="_blank">WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/AXEMASTEROFFICIAL</a> </span><br><span class="font_large">During this time where almost everything is shut down in response to covid-19, and people are either urged or required to stay at home, there's practically nothing interesting and entertaining to do outside the house, and obviously no live metal shows. With that in mind, and since Axemaster won't be getting together to rehearse till things simmer down, Joe Sims is gonna get on Facebook Live and jam to Axe tunes from "Crawling Chaos" and "Overture to Madness". Not exactly a traditional "live show", but we hope this will be a good substitute, and fellow guitarists who may be interested can see how a bunch of the riffs </span><span class="font_large">are played. It will be broadcast on the Axemaster page at the link above </span> <span class="font_large">Saturday (April 4th) at 8:00 PM Eastern Standard Time</span><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/c4cd30045442297c52acab9cfc158493d7b77f3c/original/16-joe-7.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/62474822020-03-13T00:46:38-04:002020-03-13T00:46:38-04:00New AXEMASTER downloads<p><span class="font_large">AXEMASTER would like to announce that as part of the band's partly rebuilt website, a total of 42 of the band's songs have been made available for download at $0.99 per track (see the "EAR CANDY" section here). Included are songs from 5 different original Axemaster releases going all the way back to the band's first demo in 1985 (as well as a couple songs that were originally unreleased). All the tracks can be previewed in full, so there is a whole lot to listen to! There are also 2 songs from Axemaster's "Death Before Dishonor" album, plus an additional never released track which was recorded by the same lineup that recorded "DBD". All 3 were recently mastered by Joe Sims and are available there as FREE downloads. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">And now, for a short time, the entire album (12 tracks) by the studio project INNER TERROR is also included in the "Ear Candy" section of Axemaster's website as FREE album and individual downloads. Inner Terror was a studio project from 2008 that included Axemaster guitarist Joe Sims as well as the bassist and drummer who played on the band's "Overture to Madness" album. All the tracks have just been re-mastered by Joe Sims and now sound better than ever before. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In other news, Axemaster welcomes back former drummer Denny Archer (who played with the band from 2014-2019 and recorded the "Crawling Chaos" album) to play the band's next show: headlining the International Mason Metalfest (with 16 bands, both upstairs and downstairs at the venue) on March 21st in Turtle Creek, PA (Pittsburgh area). You can find complete fest information at <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/1262384200610796/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1262384200610796/">https://www.facebook.com/events/1262384200610796/</a>. Being the kick ass brother he has always been, Denny has agreed to not only play this fest, but some future shows and recording as well. </span></p>Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061232018-08-20T20:00:00-04:002018-08-21T15:00:02-04:00AXEMASTER honored with music award
<p>AXEMASTER has just received a "Music Award of Excellence" from THE AKADEMIA for the song "10,000 Pound Hammer" from their current album "Crawling Chaos". The Akademia award recognition program is a formal A&R review process in which every music submission is heard, discussed, debated, and rated by their executive team which is comprised of artists, producers, and record executives. Some of the specific comments concerning their evaluation are: <br><em>--"The song craft furnished here is superb and substantive"<br>--"The commercial potential of this work is excellent, making is highly accessible to mainstream audiences"<br>--"The vocal quality is excellent and enhances the overall listening experience" </em><br><br>Their official quote concerning the song overall is: <em>"This patiently rendered metal monster imposes a new standard on the downtempo domain of the genre; '10,000 Pound Hammer' exemplifies the conscientiously articulated requirements of the style".</em><br><br>The band is extremely proud for having been so recognized by an organization such as this; you can see the page declaring Axemaster's award at - <a href="https://www.theakademia.com/music/AXEMASTER-10000PoundHammer-Song.html" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">https://www.theakademia.com/music/AXEMASTER-10000PoundHammer-Song.html</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><br><span lang="EN"><br>-----------------------------------------------<br><br>For anyone who would be interested in sampling clips of all the songs from AXEMASTER's albums "Crawling Chaos", "Overture to Madness", and "Blessing in the Skies" (as well as a couple other Axemaster songs that are currently on I-Tunes), they are all on Music Aficionado at the link below. It's a great opportunity to be able to sample all the tracks in advance if anyone is thinking of buying any of the albums and/or are just interested in hearing more Axemaster material (possibly prior to seeing the band live) <br></span><a href="https://web.musicaficionado.com/main.html" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">https://web.musicaficionado.com/main.html#!/search?queryString=Axemaster&section=recommendations&category=all</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN"> <br><br>--The clips of songs from "Blessing" and the other older songs on that page are NOT the mastered versions from Pure Steel Records' recent vinyl re-release</span></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061222018-05-06T20:00:00-04:002018-05-07T10:37:09-04:00AXEMASTER signs with management
<p>AXEMASTER is very proud to announce that the band has signed with Smoke N Phire Productions for complete management services. Smoke N Phire is a young company that has quickly risen in both scope and stature to where they have become a force in the music business. Axemaster joins a great roster of artists the company works with that includes bands such as Stonebreed and Faceless Orphans. For more information see: <a href="https://smokenphire.org/" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">https://smokenphire.org/</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN"> & </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SmokeNPhireProductions/" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">https://www.facebook.com/SmokeNPhireProductions/</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN"><br><br>Mary Feller, head of Smoke N Phire Productions, stated: "We treat all our artists as family and give them the freedom to concentrate on thier music and know that everything else is being taken care of. We are very honored to announce that Axemaster has been brought into that family for our management services. Look for more info on tours coming soon!"<br><br>Anyone interested can contact the company via email at smoke.phire@gmail.com and by phone at 520-220-6660</span></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061212017-11-30T19:00:00-05:002018-01-07T14:49:28-05:00"Crawling Chaos" has been released!
<p>The new AXEMASTER album "Crawling Chaos" on Pure Steel Records (Germany) has been released and is now available worldwide. For those who have not seen album information, "Crawling Chaos" features 10 tracks of a <span lang="EN">combination of traditional/thrash/doom metal </span><span lang="">with major label sound that </span><span lang="EN">shows the band's evolution by retaining a portion of the thrash feel of "Overture to Madness", while having an overall sound that pays respect to their traditional metal roots from the late 80's and early 90's. Early rave reviews worldwide have helped to affirm the general belief that the album has all the elements necessary to become the most successful and memorable Axemaster album to date.<br><br>Also, the first video from the album is now finished and available, it can be viewed at <span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efzKaKP2RuA" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efzKaKP2RuA</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN">. Axemaster would like to thank the film company Creative Masters Unlimited for their hard work and professionalism in creating an exceptional video that is of more than suitable quality to be featured on ANY media outlet. <br><br>If any member of the media (radio/zine/tv) would be interested in receiving the video and/or the material from "Crawling Chaos" or the re-mastered Axemaster tracks from 1985-91 that were recently released on the collectable double album "Blessing in the Skies (and other cuts from the chamber)", please return this email with your request.<br><br></span></span></span></p>
<p>"Crawling Chaos" is now available at the following places (among many others):<br>- The webstore on this website<br>- Walmart <span lang="EN"><span lang="EN"><span lang="EN"><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crawling-Chaos/371707902" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crawling-Chaos/371707902</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN"><br>- Amazon.com </span><a href="http://a.co/8mQUV9f" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">http://a.co/8mQUV9f</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN"> <br>- FYE </span><a href="http://www.fye.com/s/product/4811072/Axemaster-Crawling-Chaos/l.Wh463f9e7IU" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">http://www.fye.com/s/product/4811072/Axemaster-Crawling-Chaos#.Wh463f9e7IU</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN"> <br>- Pure Steel Records </span><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puresteel-shop.com%2FAXEMASTER-Crawling-Chaos_1&h=ATP_BAv2xU1TMi529UGsiEI-hSfv9z5GGT1Bex8trIfUQhwug1G9p8-TFIHT2UzVT9CAAUqUQH6xysm-LCoW-HnY0HqgBJKjCxolkdjZ1bBtHCQyDtE02DV77a2UWw6F99MibSEzRgnHOPLXkPkIF_xxRf88UpfebBIGvs4JIQD9ZCn5B6nhiZYWtLfeZvfin7CoCWM1buuWSZGKPgqo1ivdg0x7y3CvlfXaXjSxUmYGaw_Io8lztfBKFoZJT7ctiGNJCO_N5g8XCDsUiOiwMvVUuNukVJM2" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">https://www.puresteel-shop.com/AXEMASTER-Crawling-Chaos_1</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN"><br><br>Download the album as MP3s at: <br></span><a href="https://www.puresteel-shop.com/AXEMASTER-Crawling-Chaos-2" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">https://www.puresteel-shop.com/AXEMASTER-Crawling-Chaos-2</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span></span></p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061202017-09-20T20:00:00-04:002017-11-24T09:56:49-05:00New Axemaster album "CRAWLING CHAOS" release date
<p>Pure Steel Records has issued an official release date for the new AXEMASTER album "Crawling Chaos". The CD will officially be available through the label on NOVEMBER 24th. Those of you in the US will be able to easily remember the date as this year, the 24th is black friday!<br><br>"Crawling Chaos" combines major label quality sound, killer artwork & graphics, and material that early reviews describe as some of the best Axemaster ever. While retaining a portion of the thrash feel of "Overture to Madness", the new songs show the band's evolution with a feel that goes back to their roots from the late 80's & early 90's. In that spirit, "Crawling Chaos" includes a new version of the classic Axemaster song from 1988: "Death Before Dishonor". Pre-orders for the disc begin November 10th on the Pure Steel website.<br><br>The new CD features the return of vocalist Geoff McGraw, lead guitarist Joe Sims, and bassist Jim Curtis; and is the Axemaster recording debut of lead guitarist Damin Bennett (making this the first time the band has had a dual axe attack), and drummer Denny Archer. Each musician has extensive experience in music and is a true professional, which is very evident and on full display on the new album!<br><br>What the critics are saying about "Crawling Chaos".........<br><br><strong>=THE METAL MAG</strong> - <span lang="EN">It's pure Heavy as fuck and will get you back to the 80's heavy pounding sound with an edge of darkness swallowing your soul to obey the master. Ten tracks of pure guitar sounds and shreds with heavy pounding riffs and melodic yet deep vocals that captures the listener to slave him to pleasure.<br><strong>=ROCK CABAL</strong> - Crawling Chaos is a 10 track, pure metal journey, with nostalgic riffs and chant filled vocals. Just straight horns in the air metal. Take the time to grab this album and sit back and be prepared to be transformed to a younger you.<br><strong>=AEA ZINE</strong> - Their biting thrash crunch and classic flavor is still present but the open, untamed energy of their early days has given way to studious songwriting delivered with slow tempos and riffs written with forethought, showing more in common with Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Manowar. <br>=<strong>HARD ROCK HEAVY METAL </strong>- A great album by a band with long experience, respectful of the past but looking to the future.<strong><br></strong><br>Crawling Chaos" track-list:<br>1) 10,000 Pound Hammer - 2) Crawling Chaos - 3) Axes of Evil - 4) Flowers for the Dead - 5) Mystify the Dream Hypnotic - 6) Aldar Rof - 7) Shallow Grave - 8) Death Before Dishonor - 9) Bravado - 10) Knight of Pain<br><strong><br><a href="http://www.puresteel-records.com/" data-imported="1">http://www.puresteel-records.com</a></strong></span></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061192017-09-13T20:00:00-04:002017-09-14T14:09:22-04:00Geoff & Joe guest appearances on new NOIRAD album
<p>AXEMASTER vocalist Geoff McGraw and lead guitarist Joe Sims recently recorded tracks for the NOIRAD "Penny Dreadflus" album as guest appearances. The album has just been released and is now available as a physical CD and digital album at <a href="https://noirad.bandcamp.com/" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff">https://noirad.bandcamp.com/</span></span></span></a><br><br>NOIRAD is a solo project by our good friend, bassist Dario Nuzzolo. We thank him for giving Geoff and Joe the opportunity to make appearences on such a unique and kick ass album!!!!!</p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061182017-08-30T20:00:00-04:002017-08-31T09:06:11-04:00PRE-ORDER DATE SET FOR VINYL RE-RELEASE
<p>Pure Steel Records has set September 22nd as the date that people can pre-order AXEMASTER's double-album "Blessing in the Skies (and other cuts from the Chamber)" by going to their webstore and signing up (link below). Please see the following link for Pure Steel's entire news article: <a href="http://www.puresteel-records.com/news/view/3778/AXEMASTER_Blessing_In_The_Skies_LIMITIERTE_VINYL_EDITION_Cover_Tracklist_Veroeffentlichungsdatum_06_Oktober_2017" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#0000ff">http://www.puresteel-records.com/news/view/3778/AXEMASTER_Blessing_In_The_Skies_LIMITIERTE_VINYL_EDITION_Cover_Tracklist_Veroeffentlichungsdatum_06_Oktober_2017</span></a><br>Pre-ordering is more important for this release than normal because it's a collectable album, only 200 copies will be printed. So reserve your copy early!!!!!!<br><br><a href="https://www.puresteel-shop.com/" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#0000ff">https://www.puresteel-shop.com/</span></a></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061172017-08-13T20:00:00-04:002017-08-31T09:16:10-04:00Re-release on vinyl release date and info
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<p>While we still await the official release date for the new Axemaster CD "Crawling Chaos", we are excited to be able to share that Pure Steel Records has issued an official release date for the re-release of old Axemaster material on vinyl which will be titled "Blessing in the Skies (and other cuts from the chamber)". The record is scheduled to be out on <strong>October 6th</strong> as a collectable; a very limited number are being pressed. It will be a 2 record set including the entire "Blessing in the Skies" album, the entire "5 Demons" EP, and several other assorted songs (the entire track list is below). All of the material has been mastered by Robert Romagna and all the songs now sound MUCH better than they ever have. Overall, the record is a definite must for all metal vinyl collectors and Axemaster fans!<br><br>Once released, "Blessing" will be available on the Pure Steel website at<br><a href="http://www.puresteel-records.com/" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">http://www.puresteel-records.com</span></span></span></span><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff">/</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="">; and afterward, once our copies arrive to us, a VERY limited number will be available through our webstore here.</span><br><span lang=""><br>Stay tuned as we will be sharing the release date for "Crawling Chaos" soon. The 2 releases are a great duo, highlighting some of the best of the old and some of the best of the new Axemaster!!!!!<br><br><br><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">TRACK LIST FOR "BLESSING IN THE SKIES" (AND OTHER CUTS FROM THE CHAMBER)"</span> </strong><br>--<span style="text-decoration:underline">From "Blessing in the Skies"</span>--<br>The Prophecy/Golgotha - Blood of the Temple - Rock Forever - Without a Trace - Crusades - Demon Machine - The Reaper - Slave to the Blade - The Predator<br>--<span style="text-decoration:underline">From "5 Demons"</span>-- <br>Phantom Armies - Black Dungeons - Secrets Untold - False Consciousness<br>Full Moon at Dawn<br>--<span style="text-decoration:underline">From "Slave to the Blade"</span>--<br>The Power - Snake Charmer - Axemaster<br>--<span style="text-decoration:underline">Originally unreleased</span>--<br>Heretical Valor - Naked Eye</span></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061162017-07-25T20:00:00-04:002017-07-26T17:15:19-04:00Both albums moving forward!
<p>Pure Steel Records' work on the graphics/packaging of both upcoming AXEMASTER albums, the final step prior to the physical records/CDs being printed, is moving forward toward completion. The album scheduled to be released first is the re-release of a collection of old Axemaster material on vinyl which will be put out as a collectable package (only 200 will initially be pressed). The label had all the songs under consideration for the record (a majority of the band's old material) professionally mastered which GREATLY IMPROVED the sound of all. The difference in the quality of the new versions compared to the originals is remarkable!!! <br><br>The re-release is the appetizer of this full meal of metal, the main course will be served shortly afterward in the form of the new Axemaster full length CD "Crawling Chaos"! All associated with the project believe that the combination of material and sound quality of "Crawling Chaos" will make it a landmark album for the band. <br><br>Metal desert will be served to all the fans who come out to see Axemaster live "Supporting Chaos"!!!!!!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061152017-05-31T20:00:00-04:002017-06-01T17:47:04-04:00CRAWLING CHAOS material off to Pure Steel
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<p>We just uploaded all the music, artwork, photos, graphics, and info which will make up the "CRAWLING CHAOS" album to Pure Steel Records, so the new album is one step closer to being a reality!!!!! As soon as Pure Steel gives us a time frame for the CDs release and/or any more information about the upcoming re-release of older Axemaster material on vinyl, we will make the information available right away!</p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061142017-05-21T20:00:00-04:002017-05-22T09:53:37-04:00AXEMASTER vinyl release of old material
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<p>Along with information about the upcoming new AXEMASTER album "Crawling Chaos", there is other major news concerning the band. We are excited to announce that PURE STEEL RECORDS PLANS TO RELEASE A COLLECTION OF OLD AXEMASTER MATERIAL ON VINYL. There are very few details available yet (such as the title and which songs will be included), but we do know that Pure Steel has already had most of the band's old material mastered and everything sounds much better than it ever has. We expect to be receiving much more information soon, so we hope that you will watch for more details.</p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061132017-05-18T20:00:00-04:002017-05-19T19:03:15-04:00Update on the new album "CRAWLING CHAOS"
<p>We are almost finished with all the studio work on the new upcoming AXEMASTER album "Crawling Chaos". Just a little more mixing and mastering work over the next couple weeks and we will be getting the finished masters to Pure Steel Records!!! "Crawling Chaos" will include 10 tracks that we're confident will be seen as classic Axemaster that goes back to the band's metal roots, and will feature sound that we consider to be major label quality. It will be an album that ANY true metal fan definitely needs to check out!!!!!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061122016-07-18T20:00:00-04:002016-07-19T19:50:05-04:00AXEMASTER announces new lead guitarist
<p>For the first time in the long history of AXEMASTER, the band would like to announce that they have added a second lead guitarist, Damin Bennett. He has fit in perfectly with the band and is already playing a major role in songwriting by creating unique guitar parts to go along with many of the existing riffs from both the band's new and old material. Damin's debut show is booked for July 29th at the Empire concert club in Akron, Ohio with Axemaster's Pure Steel label-mates Power Theory and Wretch. Check out <a title="This external link will open in a new window" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/506313182896479/" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="">https://www.facebook.com/events/506313182896479/</span></span></a><span lang=""> for show details.<br><br>Joe Sims said on Damin's addition to the band's roster "it's one of the best things we've ever done as a band, right along with when we decided to add first Geoff and then Denny. Damin is an AMAZING player who's really creative and provides a different and fresh perspective on all the tunes. Also, now that we are splitting all the leads and since his style is pretty different than mine, everything has a lot of extra diversity. Last and most importantly, he's a great guy and total professional who fits in with everyone like he was born to be a part of Axemaster! I hope the fans in the area will come out to our show on the 29th and see all this for themselves!!!"</span></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061112016-06-05T20:00:00-04:002016-06-06T17:51:14-04:00AXEMASTER begins work on new album
<p>After the success of the album "Overture to Madness" (which was the first AXEMASTER album of all new material in over 20 years), the band is happy to announce that they have started recording their new (as yet untitled) album. The drums and bass are being recorded at "Studio 45" in Akron, Ohio by producer/engineer Rick Fuller (who has done tracking for, among many others, the artists "Duffy" for Mercury Records, and "If These Trees Could Talk" for Metal Blade Records). Afterwhich, Joe Sims will be recording all the remaining tracks and mixing the album at "Chamber Studio" in Ravenna, Ohio. Much more information and updates are forthcoming!!!!!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061102016-05-08T20:00:00-04:002016-05-09T14:57:52-04:00Interview with Geoff McGraw and Joe Sims on Ripper Radio
<p style="text-align: center;">This coming Friday (Friday the 13th!) at 8pm EST, an interview with Joe Sims and Geoff McGraw will be on the Ripper Radio podcast at <a href="http://www.spreaker.com/user/ripperradio" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">http://www.spreaker.com/user/ripperradio</span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span lang="EN">. Check out about the event at </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1715807552030044/" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">https://www.facebook.com/events/1715807552030044/</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061092016-04-28T20:00:00-04:002016-04-28T21:54:40-04:00AXEMASTER signs management deal
<p><em>AXEMASTER is proud to announce that they have signed a deal with Ayers Entertainment from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA for management and representation. The band is confident that this will be a very positive step forward toward attaining further success in the future. Ayers Entertainment's official company statement on the signing is as follows: <span style="color:#ffffff">"Ayers Entertainment is known worldwide for representation, management, booking, marketing, PR, security, and A&R, representing A-List artists, bands, authors, illustrators, and those in Film and TV. Founder Ms. Ayers is well known for acting as an executive producer, producing music, film, & TV, and so forth. Ayers Entertainment proudly introduces the Pure Steel Records' recording artist Axemaster to their roster for management, booking, marketing, PR, and security. </span></em><br><br><em><span style="color:#ffffff">For interviews/bookings, placement in film/tv, and so forth, please contact their management at (702) 473-0078, <a href="http://www.axemasterofficial.com/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=ayersentertainment@aol.com" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#ffffff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">ayersentertainment@aol.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span><span lang="EN"><span style="color:#ffffff">, PO Box 36163., Las Vegas, Nevada 859133. Iris and her staff will be happy to work with you."</span><br><br>Joe Sims stated: "this is a very good step for us because, no matter how much business experience the members of a band may have, many music industry professionals are either very reluctant to, or completely refuse to discuss official business with band members, they want to talk exclusively with the band's official representation. So an experienced pro like Iris Ayers should be able to push us forward in ways that we're not able to do ourselves, as well as to help us reach a lot more people/places in the business". </span></em></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061082015-05-09T20:00:00-04:002015-05-10T12:36:47-04:00Happy Mother's Day metal moms!!!!!
<p>Everyone in the AXEMASTER family would like to thank all the kick ass moms out there and hope you're having and have had a great Mother's Day!!!!! I know all the band members' moms mean/meant a whole lot, we love you moms!!!!!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061072015-04-04T20:00:00-04:002015-04-06T01:55:59-04:00Happy Bunny Day!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/5c7ae90f0eeae01ec78f45120bcb70365f834ac8/original/bunny-day.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDUweDQzOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="438" width="450" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061062015-03-31T20:00:00-04:002015-03-31T20:07:34-04:00Joe Sims Tapped To Play Guitar for Upcoming Megadeth Album
<p><span style="color:#00ff00">APRIL FOOL!</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#00ff00">Please don't kill us Dave....Geoff is a huge fan.</span></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061052015-03-16T20:00:00-04:002015-03-17T09:44:41-04:00Happy Saint Pat-Rcoks DAY!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/9d5a8f53b5a11625e74a588a63b4005ac45da490/original/saint-pat-rocks-day.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDI1eDQ2MyJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="463" width="425" /><span style="color:#00ff00"> Hiccup!<br></span></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061042015-03-16T20:00:00-04:002015-03-17T09:46:11-04:00Copies of the New album now available DIRECT from the band!
<p>Copies of "Overture To Madness" have arrived at the Axe Chamber and are now available for purchase DIRECTLY from the band!</p>
<p>$15.00 plus shipping ($3.00 in the USA[$5 if you want tracking], Shipping will vary in cost from country to country outside the USA)</p>
<p>Expect slightly longer shipping times if you wish the album to be signed, as we have to gather to personalize them.<br></p>
<p>You can currently request a copy by sending us a message on facebook or by emailing us at axemaster@axemasterofficial.com !</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/daac2eb690f4b48cba55c23f75a979a1083c63ec/original/small-cover.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjUweDI1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="250" width="250" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061032014-12-30T19:00:00-05:002014-12-31T03:42:40-05:00Happy New Year!
<p>With the new album release drawing ever closer we know we'll have a great 2015! Hope you're with us!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/d4928e3d7438409a527e3ef00d12121299a4e9eb/original/happy-metal-new-year.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDIwOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="208" width="500" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061022014-12-24T19:00:00-05:002014-12-26T05:20:09-05:00Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/87a9cb380b8cfc8aa7e31aeee64fde5f8235a20c/original/axemasterxmas.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDMxMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="313" width="400" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061012014-11-26T19:00:00-05:002014-11-27T02:56:45-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!
<p>Wishing you wherever you are a good meal!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/b848f058fd6a80fcbb93e034a286957996046734/original/tday.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDAweDMwMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="301" width="400" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61061002014-11-11T19:00:00-05:002020-01-15T15:29:03-05:00Sign Up For The Axemaster Christmas Card!
<p>Want to get a 2014 Axemaster Holiday Card?! It's easy and free!</p>
<p> It's easy just sign up on the main page of www.axemasterofficial.com that's all there is to it. However there are a limited number of cards available so you should signup immediately.</p>
<p> Plus if after you receive your card you email us a picture of you with the card we'll share it on our website and on facebook!</p>
<p> The signup list is at the top right of the website titled Axemaster Holiday Card, after entering your email you'll be prompted to enter the name and address where you'd like your card sent. So if it's someone else you want the card for then you can have it sent to them instead of yourself...we just need the correct name and address!</p>
<p> Cutoff date for signups will be December 7th, So we have time to get all the cards out so you hopefully get them before the 25th.</p>
<p>We're looking forward to sending out Holiday cards, as a matter of fact we'll sign them all for you.</p>
<p> If you happen to not sign up in time to get one of the physical cards we'll still send you a personal Holiday message by email.</p>
<p> All of us in Axemaster wishing all of you and your families a Very Metal Holiday</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/87a9cb380b8cfc8aa7e31aeee64fde5f8235a20c/original/axemasterxmas.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6ODAweDYyNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="625" width="800" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060992014-11-10T19:00:00-05:002014-11-11T05:02:18-05:00Thank you to all Veterens
<p>It seems trite to say Happy Veterans day, which I've overheard a few times today already.<br>Rather I think we should say to all Veterans who have fought for the c<span class="text_exposed_show">ause of anothers life or liberty...<br></span></p>
<p><span class="text_exposed_show">Thank you for your service, for your unselfish sacrifice, for placing yourself in harms way for others. Thank you for being the wall that said... "No, you shall go no further. No, you shall harm no more. No, this is the line you shall not cross". <br></span></p>
<p><span class="text_exposed_show">For all those who would echo these sentiments I say to you..."Thank You!"</span></p>
<p><span class="text_exposed_show">In memory of those who have lived their lives for others,</span></p>
<p><span class="text_exposed_show">Geoff McGraw 2014</span></p>
<p><span class="text_exposed_show">Joe Sims</span></p>
<p><span class="text_exposed_show">Jim Curtis</span></p>
<p><span class="text_exposed_show">Denny Archer</span></p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060982014-11-07T19:00:00-05:002014-11-08T01:56:23-05:00Limited Edition Axemaster T-shirt available!
<p>Hey Axe-Fans!</p>
<p> We have a very small amount remaining of the LIMITED EDITION AXEMASTER TSHIRTs that were available at the 2014 Ragnarökkr Metal Apocalypse festival. These t-shirts celebrated Axemasters return to the stage after many years, where we played both old songs and new songs from the forthcoming "Overture To Madness" album being released by Pure Steel Records!</p>
<p> Pictured below is the front and back of the shirt as well as a pic of Axe-fan Tim Tidwell rockin' the shirt, as well as an Axemaster bandanna!</p>
<p> These absolutely will never be printed again, so once the rest are gone, they are gone. As of this writing we have just a few in every size s, m, l, xl, 2xl, 3xl.</p>
<p> So if you would like one for your very own get in touch with our vocalist and merch monkey Geoff, by sending us a message on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/axemasterofficial?ref=bookmarks" data-imported="1">https://www.facebook.com/axemasterofficial?ref=bookmarks</a> , or emailing us at axemaster@axemasterofficial.com . For a small cost of $20 including shipping you can own a piece of Axemaster history!</p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060972014-10-29T20:00:00-04:002014-10-30T04:09:50-04:00Axemaster Included in new book!
<p>MaximumMetal.com has been an online source of comprehensive music reviews, in-depth interviews and exclusive original columns for over 10 years. After nearly 1,000 written reviews, senior editor ERIC COMPTON has launched a new alphabetical book series, "DENIM & LETTERS". This first installment, "PIECES OF A", is a mammoth collection featuring all of Compton's thorough online reviews plus additional reviews written exclusively for the book. Included are detailed commentaries from the bands represented here, from hard rock acts like ACCEPT and AMERICAN DOG to extremists like ABYSMAL DAWN and THE ARCANE ORDER. Eric Compton has meticulously gathered over 130 reviews and over 30 interviews spanning a 15 year period from 1999-2014. This 31,000 word volume is loaded with bands describing their body of work over multiple sub-genres of heavy metal music.</p>
<p>Get your copy by visiting Amazon.com today... <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Denim-Letters--Z-Interviews-ebook/dp/B00OF98WXE/ref=la_B00OUFOY6C_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414681680&sr=1-1" data-imported="1">http://www.amazon.com/Pieces-Denim-Letters--Z-Interviews-ebook/dp/B00OF98WXE/ref=la_B00OUFOY6C_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1414681680&sr=1-1</a></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060962014-10-09T20:00:00-04:002014-10-10T03:07:25-04:00Win some custom leather from Flying V Leather Accessories!
<p>Hey Axe fans,</p>
<p>As many of you know Axemaster endorses Flying V Leather Accessories, and now you have a chance to win some cool Leather products from them in Flying V's Halloween contest.</p>
<p>Click the link below to view the video for instructions, and make your entry to win!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ContestPageForFlyingvleatheracc" target="_blank" data-reactid=".2t.$mid=11412911501223=2df2af0ceeb36cbea48.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$range0:0" data-imported="1">https://www.facebook.com/ContestPageForFlyingvleatheracc</a> </p>
<p>As always Axemaster fans can enter the code <span style="color:#00ff00">fvl</span> at checkout on <span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".2t.$mid=11412911533176=22d60028ed77a916541.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".2t.$mid=11412911533176=22d60028ed77a916541.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><a href="http://www.flyingvleatheracc.com/" data-imported="1"> www.flyingvleatheracc.com</a> and get 15% off your leather order!</span></span></p>
<p><span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".2t.$mid=11412911533176=22d60028ed77a916541.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".2t.$mid=11412911533176=22d60028ed77a916541.2:0.0.0.0.0.0">Good luck winning this months Halloween contest!</span></span></p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060952014-07-09T20:00:00-04:002014-07-10T15:34:27-04:00New AXEMASTER drummer and general news
<p>After a sucessful show and great weekend overall at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocolypse festival in Chicago last April, the band decided that a change was needed in order for Axemaster to best move forward. We are now proud to announce that Denny Archer (who played with the band at the festival) is now the permanent drummer of AXEMASTER. As mentioned in our previous press release, Denny and Joe Sims played together for a number of years in the late 90's with a very successful band called Reign, so they already have chemistry in both playing and writing together which has already proven to be very beneficial. Denny is highly experienced, an absolute professional, and a greatly respected world-class drummer who has played and/or recorded with a number of higher level projects. It's an honor to include him in the Axemaster family, his addition has already done and will continue to do a lot for the project in every way. Joe Sims said "I can't totally express how happy and excited I am that Denny decided to come on board for the long run. I have known him since we were little kids, we're like family! Actually, all the way around, this band has an AMAZING lineup. It's beyond great to be able to work with a group of guys who are not only outstanding musicians, but also professionals in every sense of the word and the best of friends. No egos, no drama, no problems; unless you have been in or worked closely with bands you have no idea how rare that is!!!!"</p>
<p>Although a lot of work still needs to be done to finish the new Axemaster album "Overture to Madness", enough has been completed to allow us to submit material and begin talking to labels about its release. Quite a few have expressed interest, and the band is currently in negotiations with one in particular. We will go into more detail once there is more definite information. Although mixing and mastering each song takes quite a length of time to compete (due to several different factors), all the work is proving to be VERY worthwhile as we believe the most recently completed masters definitely have the sound quality necessary to be considered entirely professional.</p>
<p>Lastly, as fate would have it, the album that Joe and Denny recorded with Reign (originally released independently in 1997) titled "Now and Forever" was recently re-released on CD by Divebomb/Tribunal Records. It's been re-mastered (much improved sound) and includes new killer artwork, vintage photos, song lyrics, and an interview with Joe. You can find more information about the disc at: <a href="http://tribunalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/now-forever" data-imported="1"><span lang="EN">http://tribunalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/now-forever</span></a><span lang="EN">. </span></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060942014-06-14T20:00:00-04:002014-06-15T08:42:37-04:00Happy Fathers Day!
<p style="text-align: center;">Wanted to take a moment and wish all you rocking dads out there who are raising the next generation of headbangers a very happy fathers day! From all of us in Axemaster Hails and Horns and may your day be filled with Heavy music and NO FREAKING CHORES!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/f454499f023b1c67b7f0de5a5219f0acd96cec05/original/dad-rocks.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6OTYweDYzOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="639" width="960" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060932014-05-29T20:00:00-04:002014-05-30T14:29:06-04:00Just saying hello! Quick update
<p style="text-align: center;">Wow .....busy busy busy! Sorry we haven't kept up with this recently, just wanted to take a moment and drop in and say hello. Production of the new album "Overture To Madness" is coming along with 8 of 13 tracks finished it won't be long til it's ready.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">We had a blast attending and performing at the Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse in April! Hails and thanks to Odin and the crew! The whole festival was outstanding, a special thanks to Picture for Jamming out "The King Is Losing His Crown" for Geoff, made his weekend ;).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Not content to wait for the album to come out we have already begun writing new songs so there's no stopping the creative flow.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Tshirts, posters, ballcaps, bandannas, necklaces, patches, earrings and stickers are all available now, and will hopefully be up on the site soon.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Much love to all you Axe fans, see you soon!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060922014-04-10T20:00:00-04:002014-04-11T15:04:24-04:00Ragnarokkr 2014
<p>Ragnarokkr 2014 was a lot of fun! </p>
<p>Axemaster after many years has made a return to the stage!</p>
<p>We met lots of people, made new friends, and got to play at Reggies Chicago. </p>
<p>We posted some new pictures in the the photos section of the website and on facebook.</p>
<p>If you have photos that you took of Axemaster at Ragnarokkr and would like to share them with us, send them to <a href="mailto:axemaster@axemasterofficial.com" data-imported="1">axemaster@axemasterofficial.com</a>.</p>
<p>There were some of the limited edition tshirts left over and we will make them available soon here on the website.</p>
<p>If you have any special Ragnarokkr stories please share them with us in the comments section.</p>
<p>A big special hail to Odin, who put on a great show! </p>
<p>Hails and Horns!</p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060912014-03-14T20:00:00-04:002014-03-15T04:34:44-04:00Happy Saint Pat-Rocks Day!
<p style="text-align: center;">Irish or not have a good one!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/9d5a8f53b5a11625e74a588a63b4005ac45da490/original/saint-pat-rocks-day.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDI1eDQ2MyJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="463" width="425" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060902014-03-03T19:00:00-05:002014-03-04T13:16:08-05:00Posters and Stickers Have Arrived!
<p style="text-align: center;">A little excitement here in the Axemaster camp because our new posters and stickers arrived today!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">More to come soon</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/4bf74b7b1907b954ab495fdc8e34914fd383d159/original/1782019-821899237826845-1913212218-n.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTI2eDM5NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="394" width="526" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060892014-03-01T19:00:00-05:002014-03-02T12:11:25-05:00Axemaster Grants Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse Festival A Sneak Peak At New Album
<p style="text-align: center;">As you may know by now....Axemaster has been hard at work on a new album, titled "Overture To Madness", which has been kept tightly under wraps.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">As a special favor to Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse Festival, which Axemaster will be playing on Saturday April 5th, 2014, the band has given the world a sneak peak of </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">"Sanitys Requiem"</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The track will only be available for you to listen until the festival ends, after which it will disappear until the album is released! So listen now!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> They will also be performing selections from the new album for the very 1st time at Ragnarokkr</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You can hear the track by visiting the Ragnarokkr fb page </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">www.facebook.com/ragnarokkrmetal</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">or by visiting the Axemaster Youtube page by clicking on the link in our social media box on the webpage www.axemaster.com</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">In the meantime get your tickets for the festival by going to www.ragnarokkrmetal.com </p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060882014-02-28T19:00:00-05:002022-05-11T05:05:51-04:00Rereleased Reign CD Coming in May
<p style="text-align: center;">Our very own Joe Sims played in a different project called "Reign" a few years back and now Reigns cd "Now And Forever" is being rereleased on Divebomb Records!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Visit Divebomb Records to get your copy!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">www.divebombrecords.com</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">www.facebook.com/divebombrecords</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/b02643d1c9f99c8c3c4f5526eea543f06c38552c/original/reign.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6OTYweDk1OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="959" width="960" /></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060872014-02-20T19:00:00-05:002014-02-21T14:59:21-05:00Long Awaited Band Merch On The Horizon
<p style="text-align: left;">We have gotten a lot of requests for some time now asking when we would have new band merch available.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Well.......... It's coming and soon!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">On top of the special edition tshirts we will have for the Ragnarokkr festival. We will also soon have Bandannas, Patches, Posters, Hats, and guitar pick Jewelry.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Stay Tuned.....and Stay Heavy!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060862014-02-16T19:00:00-05:002014-02-17T15:41:41-05:00Limited Edition Tshirts For Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse Festival
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_5302def52f5b63a10577611" style="text-align: center;">Here is something cool for those who will attend <span style="color:#ffffff">Ragnarokkr Metal Apocalypse</span> in Chicago to see Axemaster !</div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;">We will have limited edition shirts celebrating the return of Axemaster to the stage!</div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;">Once these are gone they are gone...... <span style="text-decoration:underline">and will not</span> <span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">be reprinted in the same manner again. </span>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show">Printed on the front with the Leaping Executioner and on the back acknowledging the Chicago performance date alone!</span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" style="text-align: center;"><span class="text_exposed_show">Any that remain after the festival will be made available here on the website, .....but only if there are any left, so make sure to get yours at the show!</span></div>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060852014-02-13T19:00:00-05:002014-02-15T10:48:57-05:00Metal Valentines Day to all!!!!
<p>The band would like to wish all the axe fans a great Valentine's Day, a perfect day to share some ass kickin metal with that special someone!!!!! It's also a great time to check out the Sinister and Flying V Accessories websites (<a href="http://www.sinisterguitarpicks.com/" data-imported="1">www.sinisterguitarpicks.com</a> - <a href="http://www.flyingvleatheracc.com/" data-imported="1">www.flyingvleatheracc.com</a>) because they're running Valentine's specials. One thing to keep in mind on this day: Cupid may have his arrow, but we have our axe!!!!!!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060842014-02-10T19:00:00-05:002014-02-11T16:18:36-05:00Axemaster the Spotlight artist on Flying Leather Accessories
<p>Flying V Leather accessories has graciously spotlighted Axemaster on their website!</p>
<p>We love and appreciate being part of the Flying V Leather Accessories family!</p>
<p>Click the link below to visit the site!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flyingvleatheracc.com/" data-imported="1">http://www.flyingvleatheracc.com/</a></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060832014-02-08T19:00:00-05:002014-02-09T10:31:04-05:00The Axemaster Web Store Is Now Open
<p>If you're reading this you're just a click away from the newly activated webstore.</p>
<p>Currently We have the original releases of Death Before Dishonor and 1985-1995 available, but keep your eyes peeled for more additions in the coming months and weeks.</p>
<p>If there is some piece of merch that you are looking for please don't hesitate to "AXE"....... we'll add it to the future possibilities!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060822014-02-06T19:00:00-05:002014-02-06T18:09:27-05:00Axemaster Free Music Download Event!
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>Alright Axefans Here is you're opportunity to earn some cool Axemaster downloads!</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>You can do it one of two ways!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong>Please read all of the instructions and follow them carefully to obtain all of the mp3 tracks available.</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Option #1 - </strong></span><span lang="">Share our Facebook AND Website AND Youtube AND Twitter someplace with high visibilty, then send us an email with the 5 links for where you shared them. You'll get one song for each of the 1st four unique pages you share on, and a surprise track for the 5th unique page you share on.<span style="text-decoration:underline"> </span></span>Keep in mind the pages you share on cannot be just facebook, or just myspace, or just your favorite music forum (eg: sharing on 5 friends facebook pages does not fulfill the requirement, facebook only counts as one). All participants may count common sites as unique shares, and you may list all the Axemaster links in a single post.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Postings must be made between 02/07/14 and 03/07/14.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Remember you need to share all the addresses on your post, which you can copy and paste from below, and send us one and only one email with links to where you shared the Axemaster awesomeness.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Option #2 - </strong></span><span lang="">This one requires a little more typing but might be easier in some respects. Go to our profile (you may already be there) See that section on the right hand side that says how many friends also like Axemaster.....Click "see all" And it will pull up your friends list, then start clicking invite. Then send us one and only one email with a list of those who accepted your invite (you'll recieve a facebook notification each time someone does).</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">For the 1st four friends you have invited that accepts between 02/07/14 - 03/07/14 you'll get one track with like number 5 getting you the surprise track.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Feel free to invite your entire list of friends if you want...lol. After all the more you invite the faster you'll get your 5 accepts. And then your friends can participate too!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a href="http://axemasterofficial.com.hostbaby.com/dashboard/pages/news__notes/www.axemasterofficial.com" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span lang="">www.axemasterofficial.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a href="http://axemasterofficial.com.hostbaby.com/dashboard/pages/news__notes/www.axemasterofficial.com" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span lang="">www.axemasterofficial.com</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a href="http://axemasterofficial.com.hostbaby.com/dashboard/pages/news__notes/www.youtube.com/user/axemasterofficial" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span lang="">www.youtube.com/user/axemasterofficial</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center"><a href="https://twitter.com/Axemastermetal" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:#0000ff"><span lang="">https://twitter.com/Axemastermetal</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">This event will run between 02/07/14 and 03/07/14. Downloads will be awarded as quickly as possible based on the volume of responses. Send only one email with all information needed. Multiple emails will result in repeats of the same downloads, the only way to get all 5 downloads is to complete the goals and notifiy us in a single email.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">There is no purchase necessary to participate, just follow the rules outlined above. Good luck, best wishes and metal horns high!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Send qualifying emails to <a href="mailto:axemaster@axemasterofficial.com" data-imported="1">axemaster@axemasterofficial.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Track Listing:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">#1 - Phantom Armies</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">#2 - Slave To The Blade</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">#3 - Blood Of The Temple</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">#4 - Bed Of Nails (with Geoff on vocals not currently available on any Axemaster release)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">#5 - Surprise track</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060812014-02-05T19:00:00-05:002014-02-06T11:12:02-05:00Joe gets his Axemaster Tattoo
<p>Actually Joe got his tattoo 2 months ago, but due to Geoff not getting it done until now the video wasn't yet available.</p>
<p>Now it is..... and you can see it now on our youtube channel, set to the classic Axemaster tune "Slave To The Blade". We hope you enjoy it!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVRhtkAHnmI" data-imported="1">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVRhtkAHnmI</a></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060732014-01-28T19:00:00-05:002014-01-29T13:51:29-05:00Attention Attention AXE FANS!
<p>Hey Axe fans,</p>
<p>It's time for a cool announcement! Axemaster is thrilled to announce our new partnership with Flying V Leather Accessories!</p>
<p><span style="color:#00ff00; background-color:#ffffff"><a href="http://www.flyingvleatheracc.com/" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#00ff00; background-color:#ffffff">http://www.flyingvleatheracc.com</span></a></span> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/395814/55dc95b26b6217f6bbd69ceac847585a5e35c452/original/flying-v-legrest-logo.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAweCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" width="200" /></p>
<p>Makers of extremely fine Leather accessories for your guitar or bass, especially the simple and brilliant flying V leg rest! </p>
<p>Our own Geoff McGraw uses the leg rest and can't stop talking about it. We usually hear him say..... "seriously guys this thing is freaking awesome....here try it!" ...or "dude this rules" (yeah... we know, he actually says dude! What do you expect, he wears a tye dye ballcap)</p>
<p>And if you don't need the guitar accessories, Mat also handcrafts leather bracelets, cuffs, and bracers. Belts, bags, drumstick bags and carries effect pedals, and lots of other very impressive stuff!</p>
<p>Long story short you should make a point of contacting Matt at Flying V Leather Accessories, he's a great guy who really values his customers and strives to make every one of them satisfied! </p>
<p>Ok gotta Go, we're jamming out tunes from the new album preparing stage arrangements for all of you, and btw the mixing of the album goes very well....IT'S GONNA CRUSH YOU! </p>
<p>Did we mention CRUSHING!</p>
<p>Oh You can checkout our artist page on Flying V Leather Accessories here:</p>
<p><span style="color:#00ff00; background-color:#ffffff"><a href="http://www.flyingvleatheracc.com/axemaster.html" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#00ff00; background-color:#ffffff">http://www.flyingvleatheracc.com/axemaster.html</span></a></span></p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060742014-01-26T19:00:00-05:002014-01-29T14:48:12-05:00Axemaster Now On Twitter
<p>Attention Axe Fans!</p>
<p>Axemaster is now on twitter! <span style="color:#00ff00; background-color:#ffffff"><a href="https://twitter.com/Axemastermetal" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#00ff00; background-color:#ffffff">https://twitter.com/Axemastermetal</span></a></span><span class="screen-name"> or just click the link under Axe Social on the webpage!</span></p>
<p><span class="screen-name">No promises about what will appear on a daily basis, Geoff is going to do an "album recommendation...other than ours" once a week on Wednesday. You'll probably see a bunch of funny (to us) pictures, Random statements regarding idiot popstars, jokes and of course important information regarding Axemaster! </span></p>
<p><span class="screen-name">So follow it up! And let us know how we can make the experience better for you!</span></p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060772013-12-23T19:00:00-05:002014-01-29T15:09:18-05:00Merry AXEMAS and Happy Holidays
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060762013-12-09T19:00:00-05:002014-01-29T15:06:07-05:00Joe Sims Of Axemaster Gets Tattoed
<p>Hello Axe Fans!</p>
<p>Joe Sims recently went under the needle to get his official AXEMASTER Tattoo, and we do have video. Be patient with us and we will (eventually) get it edited down to a reasonable watching time and posted on our youtube for you to watch....Thanks to Cliff at Zebra Tattoos in Streetsboro, Ohio for his kick ass work and Great environment...stop in and say HI Cliff!</p>
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<p>Yeah we know the date stamp is wrong, we never bothered to set it.....doh!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060752013-11-30T19:00:00-05:002014-01-29T14:54:35-05:00Axemaster on The Crash Report
<p>Greetings Axe fans!</p>
<p>Axemaster will be live on The Crash Report On December 8th from 7-10 pm <span style="color:#00ff00; background-color:#ffffff"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecrashreportofficial" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#00ff00; background-color:#ffffff">https://www.facebook.com/thecrashreportofficial</span></a></span></p>
<p>Tune in it's sure to be an experience!</p>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060782013-11-09T19:00:00-05:002014-01-29T15:13:03-05:00Veterans Day! Thank You To All Our Vets
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060722013-09-10T20:00:00-04:002013-09-11T06:35:14-04:00Video of Geoff McGraw and Joe Sims now online
<p>A video of Geoff McGraw and Joe Sims jamming to promote the band's endorsement with Sinister Guitar Picks is now online at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/SINISTERGUITARPICKS" data-imported="1">https://www.youtube.com/user/SINISTERGUITARPICKS</a> as well as on the AXEMASTER YouTube channel and Facebook page. Hope everyone will check it out!!!!!</p>
Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060712013-08-24T20:00:00-04:002013-08-25T16:17:15-04:00AXEMASTER radio interview now available
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</p><p>The interview with Joe Sims and Geoff McGraw of AXEMASTER which was broadcasted on Aug. 22 on the MentalMetal radio show is now available for listening or download (link at bottom of the page) at </p>
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fthementalmetalshow.podomatic.com%2Fentry%2F2013-08-23T10_03_45-07_00&h=vAQHjUvfP" data-imported="1"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:#0000ff"><span lang="EN">http://thementalmetalshow.podomatic.com/entry/2013-08-23T10_03_45-07_00</span></span></span></a><span lang="EN">. It includes a lot of interesting topics and information, definitely worth a listen!!!!!</span>
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060792013-06-05T20:00:00-04:002014-01-29T15:17:19-05:00Axemaster Song Contest Winner!
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Axemastertag:axemasterofficial.com,2005:Post/61060802013-04-03T20:00:00-04:002014-01-29T15:20:44-05:00Bed Of Nails to be release at Keep it True
<p>Hey Axe Fans!</p>
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<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_52e9cfe7598df9873922601">AXEMASTER is proud to announce that a new version of the band's track "Bed of Nails" (re-mixed, professionally mastered, and featuring Geoff McGraw on vocals) will be one of the songs included on the compilation CD titled "Metallic Commandm<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">ents - Volume 1" which is being produced to help publicize the return of the German magazine "That's Metal". For complete information about the magazine and its re-launch, please see <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ThatsMetalMagazine" rel="nofollow" data-imported="1">http://www.facebook.com/ThatsMetalMagazine</a>. The section concerning the compilation is as follows........<br><br>As a special extra the crew of „That's METAL“ compiled an exclusive compilation called „Metallic Commandments – Volume 1“ that consists of ten songs, all of them were unreleased on CD before.<br><br>This CD (including a four page booklet, playing time: 47 minutes) is ONLY available with issue number 17 of „That's METAL“ magazine: STEEL PROPHET preview the song 'Trickery Of The Scourge' from their upcoming 'Omniscent' album, AXEMASTER recorded an exclusive new track called 'Bed Of Nails' and GOTHIC KNIGHT present 'Valley Of The Kings', one of the last recordings with their original singer Rick „Warlock“ Sanchez. Chicagos ION VEIN introduce their new vocalist Scott Featherstone (ENERTIA) with the song 'This Is Me' and the Finnish True Metal band TOMBSTONE provides their new song 'The Battle Of Kalascha' from their yet unreleased second album. Metal Funsters NASTY DISASTER demand: 'Don't Bust My Fucking Balls' while DAMMAJ and SKELATOR present two stunning live versions of their songs 'Leather Master' and 'Birth Of Steel'. (Former) ATTACKER members Lou Ciarlo and Mike Sabatini prove with their project UNIVERSITY OF LIFE and the song 'Invisible Dreams' that their singer Paul Taylor (Ex-ELIXIR) is the perfect choice for this kind of music and as an exclusive bonus there is also the track 'Messenger Of Death' from the legendary 1990 demotape of Chicagos LATENT FURY.<br><br>For only 10 Euros (plus postage – foreign orders please inquire) you can buy „That's METAL“ issue # 17 including the „Metallic Commandments – Volume 1“ CD through mailorders like underground-power.de. The mag will also be available at the official merchandise booth at „Keep It True“ Festival (19th/20th of April 2013 in Lauda-Koenigshofen).<br><br>The re-mixing and partial re-recording of "Bed of Nails" caused a slight delay with being able to work on the songs for the album, but things are now moving forward better than ever before. Although still a very slow process, the work on re-writing lyrics and mixing is going even better than expected. Joe Sims said: "I always had really high hopes for this album, but now with the totally killer job Geoff's doing with his writing and performance and with the production sounding the way it is, I think this is gonna turn out to be something very special".</span>
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