SOURVEIN sign to Candlelight Records

Candlelight Records today confirms the signing of North Carolina-based sludge/doom metal band Sourvein. The popular five-piece on tour now through August 11 have recorded a special/limited edition EP titled Imperial Bastard which will see domestic release on September 30. It will be followed by the band's Billy Anderson-produced full-length label debut currently planned for release in early 2009.

Formed in 1993, Sourvein relocated to Cape Fear, North Carolina after Hurricane Katrina ravaged their long-time home base. Blacktide Music says, "ominous riffs, which launch into despair-ridden breakdowns the likes of which would make Eyehategod tremble with fear." Currently featuring vocalist T-Roy Medlin, former Buzzov-en drummer Ramzi, bassist Bonne Doom with guitarists Cool Clyde and Sleepy Doom, the band have released two full length albums - their self-titled (often referred to as Salvation) debut released in 2000/Game Two Records and Will to Mangle released in 2002/Southern Lord. Numerous EPs and split recordings have kept the band in the eyes of their growing fanbase as well their commitment to consistent touring both in the US and overseas.

Sourvein on tour now
07/10/2008 Nara Sushi - Richmond, VA
07/11/2008 Talking Head Club - Baltimore, MD
07/12/2008 Manhattan Room - Philadelphia, PA
07/14/2008 Knitting Factory - New York, NY
07/15/2008 Great Scott - Boston, MA
07/17/2008 31st St. Pub - Pittsburgh, PA
07/18/2008 Annabelle's - Akron, OH
07/19/2008 Mac's Bar - Lansing, MI
07/20/2008 Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
07/21/2008 High Noon Saloon - Madison, WI
07/22/2008 Big V's, St - Paul, MN
07/23/2008 Vaudeville Mews - Des Moines, IA
07/24/2008 Jackpot Music Hall - Lawrence, KS
07/25/2008 Kingdom of Doom - Denver, CO
07/27/2008 Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
07/28/2008 Tube - Portland, OR
07/30/2008 Annie's Social Club - San Francisco, CA
07/31/2008 Stork Club - Oakland, CA
08/01/2008 The Relax Bar - Los Angeles, CA
08/02/2008 The Stray Cat - Tempe, AZ
08/05/2008 Rubber Gloves - Denton, TX
08/06/2008 Rock Bottom - San Antonio, TX
08/07/2008 Red 7 - Austin, TX
08/08/2008 Olive Street Bar - Monroe, LA
08/09/2008 Checkpoint Charlie's - New Orleans, LA
08/10/2008 Springwater - Nashville, TN
08/11/2008 The Earl - Atlanta, GA

Sourvein are the latest to join London-based Candlelight's growing US roster, a strong concentration of artist development for the rising label. Home to all catalog from Emperor, Ihsahn, Zyklon, 1349, Insomnium plus early recordings from Opeth and Burzum, Candlelight's American roster includes Obituary, Crowbar, Daylight Dies, Abigail Williams, Absu, Averse Sefira and Sothis. The label is distributed exclusively in the United States via Caroline/EMI, PHD Canada for the northern country and Plastichead Music for Europe.


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jason    July 09, 2008