American death metal band Whitechapel just released their newest album “Our Endless War” last week via Metal Blade Records and is performing well on the top Billboard charts. Read on for more details.
From The Press Release
Our Endless War is a ruthlessly honed album that refuses to compromise on brutality; it is also by far WHITECHAPEL’s most streamlined, atmospheric, and emotionally powerful release, pushing every aspect of their sound to the next level. Today sees the release of this highly anticipated beast of an album.
Last week saw the release of WHITECHAPEL’s fifth album Our Endless War, a ruthlessly honed album that refuses to compromise on brutality; it is also by far WHITECHAPEL’s most streamlined, atmospheric, and emotionally powerful release. The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, #2 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart, #1 on the Billboard Hard Music Albums Chart (Current) and #2 on the Billboard Rock Albums Chart.
iTunes, European and Canadian chart numbers saw WHITECHAPEL coming in at:
iTunes (Release Day) Top 200 Current Chart: Peaked at #13 and is currently at #43 (as of 5/02)
iTunes (Release Day) Rock: #1
iTunes (Release Day) Metal: #1
Canadian Top 200: #23
Canadian Hard Music Chart: #4
Canadian Top Digital Album Chart: #21
Canadian iTunes (Release Day) Top 200 Current Chart: #11
Canadian iTunes (Release Day) Rock: #1
Canadian iTunes (Release Day) Metal: #1
German Media Control Charts: #50 (First Time on the German Top 100)
Vocalist Phil Bozeman thanked the fans for picking up the new album:
“Thank you to everyone who supports us and has supported the release of Our Endless War. Without you, this record would have not been possible. We’ve worked so hard to get where we are and it’s crazy to say that Our Endless War is our 5th studio album. Thank you for paving this road for us and continuing on the journey that lies ahead!”
Guitarist Alex Wade added:
“We could not be more excited to announce that Our Endless War has been our most successful charting release of our career. We are unbelievable grateful to our fans who pre-ordered and bought the album first week, without their support we would be nothing. This will be a special album in the WHITECHAPEL catalog, and we cannot wait to see where it will take us in the future!”
Our Endless War can be ordered at https://www.metalblade.com/whitechapel.
During the recording of Our Endless War the band shot a series of behind the scenes and in-studio videos documenting the process. The first episode in the series focuses on the pre-production and the band’s writing process for the new album. It can be viewed HERE.. The second video showcases each member sharing their part in tracking the riffs that made up the album and can be viewed HERE.. The third episode takes a closer looks at lead singer Phil Bozeman’s performance and lyrics on the album. This album is his darkest and most personal material to date lyrically and in the video he explains the meaning behind some of the songs on the album. The clip can be viewed HERE. The fourth and final episode in the series has been released. This video is a general overview and recap of the making of the record. The members share their expectations and goals for the album in hope that it will help expand their career and take them to the next level. The video can be viewed HERE.
WHITECHAPEL will take part in a co-headline tour DevilDriver. Support on the tour will come from Revocation, Carnifex, Rivers of Nihil and Fit For an Autopsy. The tour runs from May 17th in Denver, CO through June 23rd in Austin, TX. A trailer for the tour can be viewed HERE. A complete list of dates can be found below.
The band have also confirmed an appearance at this year’s Heavy MTL Festival on August 9th as well as select headline dates around their appearance. These shows run from August 7 ththrough August 12th.
WHITECHAPEL w/ Revocations and Rivers of Nihil:
5/14: St Louis, MO @ Fubar
5/15: Kansas City, MO @ Czar Bar
WHITECHAPEL w/ DevilDriver, Revocation, Carnifex, Rivers of Nihil and Fit For An Autopsy
5/17: Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
5/18: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
5/19: Tempe, AZ @ Marquis Theater
5/20: West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
5/21: San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
5/22: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
5/23: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spade
5/24: Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
5/25: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factor
5/26: Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factor
5/27: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
5/29: Calgary, AB @ Marquee Beer & Market Stag
5/30: Edmonton, AB @ Union Hall
5/31: Regina, SK @ Riddell Centre
6/1: Fargo, ND @ The Venue
6/2: Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
6/3: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
6/4: Joliet, IL @ Mojoes
6/5: Kokomo, IN @ CenterStage Bar and Grill
6/7: Knoxville, TN @ The International
6/8: Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
6/10: Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
6/11: Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
6/12: New York, NY @ Stage 48
6/13: Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of the Living Arts
6/14: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Sound Stage
6/15: Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
6/16: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
6/17: Orlando, FL @ Firestone Live
6/18: Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
6/20: Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
6/21: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
6/22: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar ‘N Grill (Outside)
6/23: Austin, TX @ Mohwak
8/7: Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall*
8/8: Ottawa, ON @ Ritual*
8/9: Montreal, QC @ Parterre Parc Jean-Drapeau – Heavy MTL 2014**
8/10: Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
8/12: Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club
*With Stick To Your Guns
**Festival Appearance
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