Montreal based death metal powerhouse KATAKLYSM, took home the award for “Metal Artist/Group or Duo of the Year” at this year’s installment of the SiriusXM Indie Awards. Some of the other artist nominated this year in that category included BLOOD CEREMONY, GORGUTS, KENmode, and VOIVOD. "We are very pleased for this great honor,” commented the band. “KATAKLYSM remains one of the hardest working bands on the planet and we won’t change who we are ever. The future looks bright and winning this award puts a big smile on our face. The fans have spoken; thank you!"
KATAKLYSM recently released the music video for their rendition of the SACRED REICH classic ‘The American Way’, here. The clip was shot by director Tommy Jones (TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL, EX DEO), during their recent North American tour with Belgian gore-grinders ABORTED. The track can be heard on the band’s latest album »Waiting For The End To Come«, which was released last October via Nuclear Blast records.
»Waiting For The End To Come« and LP Track Listing:
01. Fire
02. If I Was God - I’d Burn It All
03. Like Animals
04. Kill The Elite
05. Under Lawless Skies
06. Dead & Buried
07. The Darkest Days of Slumber
08. Real Blood - Real Scars
09. The Promise
10. Empire Of Dirt
11. Elevate
DIGIPAK BONUS TRACK
12. The American Way (SACRED REICH cover)
»Waiting For The End To Come« was recorded by guitarist Jean Francois Dagenais and mixed by Zeuss (SUFFOCATION, HATEBREED, ARSIS). The artwork by Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, HATEBREED) is featured on the deluxe digipak and LP versions of their new album, while the cover art by Peter Sallai (SABATON) is featured on the standard jewel case and limited edition cassette tape versions.
More on »Waiting For The End To Come«:
“Elevate” music video | “Fire” lyric video
Track-by-track part 1 | Track-by-track part 2 | Track-by-track part 3
Artist profile part 1 | Artist profile part 2 | Artist profile part 3
