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\nDenver thrashers HAVOK continue their metal assault confirming May 22 as the North American release date of their new EP titled The Point Of No Return<\/em>. Recorded by the band with final touches coming via James Murphy (Death, Testament), the EP will contain two brand new songs plus a few HAVOK reworked cover tunes. The Point Of No Return precedes the band\u2019s first European adventure beginning early May.
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\n\u201cWe’ve been writing some new music in between tours and we’re excited to unveil it,\u201d comments vocalist\/guitarist Dave Sanchez. \u201cThese are the first new songs since Time Is Up came out last year. We recorded a cover of Sepultura’s classic \u2018Arise\u2019 for your listening enjoyment and the EP features our Slayer medley that was only available on the digital version of Time Is Up. The EP is a good precursor to where the next album will be taking us. I can’t wait to play this new stuff live… See you all on the road!\u201d
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\nCurrently on tour with English Dogs, HAVOK\u2019s stage show continues to gather critical fan and media applause. On announcement of the tour, Los Angeles\u2019 Big Wheel Magazine noted, \u201copening the show will be Colorado\u2019s fiercest\u2026 HAVOK are definitely a band to keep a watch for as their break-neck speed metal is taking the states by storm.\u201d The band has confirmed a string of headline dates beginning March 2 which includes a performance in Puerto Rico. HAVOK then will align with Sepultura, Death Angel, and Krisiun for a tour beginning in Santa Ana, California on April 10 and wraps in New York on April 30.
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\nHAVOK released their full-length debut, Burn, mid 2009. The record instantly found a nice pocket of fans while initiating the early curiosity of media around the globe. Commenting after signing with Candlelight Records, Sanchez said, \u201cthis is the break we\u2019ve been working towards. It is the beginning of great things to come. We know that the work is really just beginning and that the pressure is on. But pressure, as you know, makes diamonds.\u201d
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\nIt was with the release of Time Is Up early 2011 that things really started to fall into place for the young four-piece. \u201cHAVOK have hit their stride,\u201d said Decibel Magazine. \u201cHAVOK is everything that is great about thrash,\u201d notes Terrorizer. \u201cEveryone should be worshipping at these Denver native\u2019s altar as they have the flashy skill, ridiculous song-writing chops, and prodigious lead guitar work that\u2019ll have even the most jaded ears saying, \u2018okay just this last one,\u2019\u201d adds Rock Sound. Two videos, \u201cCovering Fire\u201d and \u201cD.O.A.\u201d have added to the ongoing success of Time Is Up, which has seen double the sales compared to Burn, all while the band has maintained an insane touring schedule. Sanchez says, \u201cwe’ve been touring a lot in support of Time Is Up and this year is no exception. We’re hitting the road harder than ever in 2012. There is a lot to look forward to, including some things outside of North America. I can’t wait!\u201d
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\nTo view both videos, visit the band\u2019s YouTube channel HERE<\/a>.
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\nUpcoming HAVOK tour dates include:<\/p>\n
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w\/ English Dogs, The Casualties, Toxic Holocaust<\/p>\n
2\/17\/2012 Station 4 – St. Paul, MN<\/p>\n
2\/19\/2012 Summit Music Hall \u2013 Denver, CO<\/p>\n
2\/21\/2012 Studio Seven \u2013 Seattle, WA<\/p>\n
2\/22\/2012 Branx \u2013 Portland, OR<\/p>\n
2\/23\/2012 The Pound – San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n
2\/24\/2012 Key Club \u2013 Hollywood, CA<\/p>\n
2\/25\/2012 Galaxy Theatre – Santa Ana, CA<\/p>\n
2\/26\/2012 Epicentre – San Diego, CA
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\nHAVOK Headlining Shows<\/p>\n
3\/02\/2012 Another Hole In The Wall \u2013 Steger, IL<\/p>\n
3\/09\/2012 Outta Bounds Saloon \u2013 Loveland, CO<\/p>\n
3\/13\/2012 Riot Room – Kansas City, MO<\/p>\n
3\/14\/2012 The Conservatory – Oklahoma City, OK<\/p>\n
3\/15\/2012 Click\u2019s Billiards \u2013 Tyler, TX<\/p>\n
3\/16\/2012 Betsey\u2019s \u2013 Austin, TX<\/p>\n
3\/17\/2012 Bonds 007 – San Antonio, TX<\/p>\n
3\/31\/2012 La Respuesta \u2013 Santurce, PR
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\nHAVOK<\/p>\n
w\/ Sepultura, Death Angel, Krisiun<\/p>\n
4\/10\/2012 Yost Theater – Santa Ana, CA<\/p>\n
4\/11\/2012 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA<\/p>\n
4\/12\/2012 Branx \u2013 Portland, OR<\/p>\n
4\/13\/2012 Studio Seven \u2013 Seattle, WA<\/p>\n
4\/14\/2012 In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT<\/p>\n
4\/15\/2012 Gothic Theatre \u2013 Englewood, CO<\/p>\n
4\/16\/2012 Manny\u2019s \u2013 Billings, MT<\/p>\n
4\/17\/2012 The Exchange \u2013 Regina, SK<\/p>\n
4\/18\/2012 Pryamid Cabaret \u2013 Winnipeg, MB<\/p>\n
4\/20\/2012 Majestic Theater \u2013 Madison, WI<\/p>\n
4\/21\/2012 Mojo\u2019s \u2013 Joliet, IL<\/p>\n
4\/22\/2012 Water Street Music Hall \u2013 Rochester, NY<\/p>\n
4\/23\/2012 Opera House \u2013 Toronto, ON<\/p>\n
4\/24\/2012 Imperial Theater – Quebec City, QC<\/p>\n
4\/25\/2012 Club Soda \u2013 Montreal, QC<\/p>\n
4\/26\/2012 Bogie\u2019s \u2013 Albany, NY<\/p>\n
4\/27\/2012 Sonar \u2013 Baltimore, MD<\/p>\n
4\/29\/2012 Higher Ground – South Burlington, VT<\/p>\n