KATAKLYSM is proud to announce that 3 custom "PREVAIL" guitars will be given away at the 3 following Canadian album release shows:

Friday June 6 - Toronto, ON. @ The Opera House
Saturday June 7 - Montreal, QC. @ Le Medley
Sunday June 8 - Quebec City, QC. @ L'Imperial

Further details available on location... Cheers to all!

KATAKLYSM - Message To Australian Fans In Wild Lingo!

Northern hyper-blasters KATAKLYSM have been confirmed as direct support to SHADOWS FALL on a U.S. tour this April. Also appearing on the bill will be THE SHOWDOWN, ARSIS and DROID.

Commented KATAKLYSM lead singer Maurizio Iacono:
"Well, I guess our break time is over. Today we will be having a listening session of our new album, 'Prevail', for the media and our friends in Hollywood, then we fly off to Australia for our first-ever tour there!

We are planning a massive touring campaign centered around the new album.

On our return from Australia, we will prepare for a two-week run with SHADOWS FALL. It will be cool to tour with those guys again since it's been a while since we've played together.

As many of you already know, as well we will be on the 'Summer Slaughter Tour' this June/July. So in true KATAKLYSM road warrior tradition we have set ourselves up for something like 60 to 70 shows from April to July!

We will be premiering some new songs on our MySpace next month and we're thinking of playing two new tracks on the SHADOWS FALL run!

We are very proud of 'Prevail' and the comments from those who've heard it so far have been OUTSTANDING! We can't wait to see all you crazy fucks out there in the pit with fists in the air! See you soon!"

New t-shirt model and sizes added, check it out!

It's with sad regret that Kataklysm announces that the band won't be able to make the New Zealand dates on March 20th and 22nd due to "timing issues" related to the new album... BUT the band promises to reschedule ASAP!! All remaining dates in Australia will go as planned. Flights have been booked so Kataklysm will be there and is looking forward to meeting all their fans down under for the first time.
E xpect an explosive set!

Hello Everyone!

KATAKLYSM has just finished the recording process for their highly anticipated new album "PREVAIL".
Comments producer/guitarist J-f Dagenais:

"Finally... I'm the one who never takes a break in the band and I can finally breathe!! After two months, the album is fucking done! Just layed down a few leads yesterday and double checked everything, the album came out great. The sources are fantastic and don't expect "In the Arms of Devastation 2" - this album stands on a league of its own, everyone gave it 150%. It's the most brutal since "Temple of Knowledge" and "Serenity in Fire" and the most catchy since "Shadows & Dust" and "ITAOD". Expect the best, because that's the effort we gave it. Next week we fly to Jason Suecof's studio in Orlando, FL. where we will be putting the final touches to this masterpiece!"
-J-F

Album is scheduled for release via Nuclear Blast Records May 23rd Europe / May 27th North America and rest of the world. The band will unleash the new breathtaking artwork next month as a preview.

KATAKLYSM'S Guitarist J-F Dagenais will be making an appearance at NAMM in Anaheim, California. Although no signing sessions are planned, J-F Dagenais will be hanging at the Washburn Guitars and Randall booths on January 18th.

Kataklysm has confirmed its appearance at the REBEL RADIO "Birthday Bash" along side Chicago's TROUBLE this January 27th @ The House of Blues in Chicago, IL.
More bands to be announced soon.

Kataklysm will be joining Jason Suecof early Feb. to start the mixing process for the new album "PREVAIL".
More news to follow.

Kataklysm have decided to cancel their upcoming UK & Iberia tour alongside friends Behemoth, scheduled for next Feb.

Explains singer Maurizio Iacono:

"First I'd like to say how crazy of a ride it's been since the release if ITAOD. We've done over 200 shows in less than two years... Nine tours across the world and meeting all our fans was the highlight. They made our last album the biggest and strongest to date. It's been great, but the machine needs time off. There's nothing more we like then to stay on the road non stop, but we have to come to reality here and see that we need to take a breather, recharge our batteries and come back stronger then ever with a brand new album, because we will have to redo this all over again in no time. We didn't want to cancel the tour with Behemoth, but after much thought it was the right decision. J-F has to keep working through January on the new album, so he gets absolutely no break time, which isn't fair. Then we have to mix it in February, and we need to be here to supervise this new masterpiece we created for you guys. PREVAIL is the priority for next year and it needs our full attention... But don't worry, we have A LOT of plans ahead of us, and we will be back in no time at all. Also this doesn't affect the New Zealand and Australian dates in late March, those will go ahead as planned.

Other then that, the band is doing great, Steph will be rejoining us for the last four shows of this tour with Chimaira, which has been great. We got a couple more dates left, check our myspace or website and come check us out, these will be the last dates til the next record comes out. I'd like to wish everyone out there some happy holidays with your loved ones."

Cheers!

- Maurizio

On Monday, December 3rd 2007, Canadian extreme metallers KATAKLYSM will take part in a FREE exclusive live
concert stream from Las Vegas, NV. which will be viewable at *DeepRockDrive*. The free live stream will be viewable by fans around the world. All you have to do is register, sit back and watch.

The live concert stream will be viewable at:
7:00 p.m. (Pacific)
8:00 p.m. (Mountain)
9:00 p.m. (Central)
10:00 p.m. (Eastern)

To make sure you don't miss this event, please:

* Click here
* Create a FREE account (which take seconds to do)
* Click on "Purchase Your Ticket" (which basically means "Reserve Your Free Spot")
* Wait for the evening of December 3, 2007 to arrive and enjoy!

For more information on *DeepRockDrive*, watch the video.

More info on www.myspace.com/kataklysm.

Kataklysm welcomes a new addition to the family... On Nov. 22nd, Stephane and girlfriend Vicky welcomed a healthy baby girl by the name of Lilia Barbe, at a healthy 7 1/2 pounds. All the best wishes from all your brothers in Kataklysm and crew!!

Stephane will rejoin the band for the last four dates of the Chimaira tour, starting in Montreal Dec. 19.

After sending shockwaves across europe this last sept,oct, one of the most succesfull combination has joined forces once again. Kataklysm and Behemoth have joined forces for a quick European tour that will hit mainly the UK and Iberia (Spain/Portugal). The band will also introduce a new song from their upcoming album "PREVAIL" due out May 2008. Comments singer Maurizio Iacono:

"We were planning on coming back to the UK in 2008, since the dates went so well there and the crowds were so killer. Then we found out our friends in Behemoth were gonna be there at the same time as well, so we decided to join forces. Last run was intense as fuck, both bands feeding off each other's
live energy every night. This time it wont be any different. I salute Nergal and co. and wait for another killer run to arrive"

- Maurizio

Kataklysm are currently on tour with Chimaira, Terror and Divine Heresy. The tour is doing very well at the moment and Kataklysm is looking forward to keep devastating crowds across North America. The pits have been insane, come join in madness!

Kataklysm has also added a headliner date on December 17th in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey @ The Mainstage.

Statement:

"It's with sad regret that I learned this morning of the tragic passing of Vitek. I met him on the Nile tour (I was doing sound for Hypocrisy, and Decapitated was sharing a bus with us). He was a real cool dude and very down to earth. We had some good times on that tour. I'm just out of words with what happened. On behalf of all in Kataklysm, our deepest thoughts are with Vitek's family and friends. We would also like to send positive messages to Adam "Covan" to keep fighting to get better and come back to the stage soon."

-J-F Dagenais

Kataklysm is proud to announce its first ever Australian & New Zealand tour!!

MARCH 2008
Thursday March 20th: @ Valve, Wellington, NZ
Saturday March 22nd: @ Transmission Room, Auckland , NZ (All Ages)
Sunday March 23rd: @ Metalstock Festival, Sydney, AU (All Ages) *Headliner
Tuesday March 25th: @ Amplifier Bar, Perth, AU
Thursday March 27th: @ Fowlers Live, Adelaide, AU (All Ages)
Friday March 28th: @ Club Phoenix, Brisbane, AU
Saturday March 29th: @ The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, AU

Kataklysm were forced to cancel the shows in Dublin and Glasgow on the 21st and 22nd for circumstances beyong the band's control.

Comments singer Maurizio Iacono:

"What a disapointment it was... What happend is simple. We didn't wanna make a big fuss out of it, but the hordes of angry Scotish and Irish fans contacting us, wondering why we cancelled, made me issue this update. We were 10 min. away from the fairy to Ireland when our tour manager woke us up in the early morning, telling us that the driver had been arrested because of overdrives and not taking the required rest time -
In Europe, a new law has been established for six months, demanding new restrictions and less road times for drivers. This law had been protested by drivers and they made an example out of us.
Our driver was a cool cat, worked hard for us but he needed to get to Dublin in time so he broke the law. Since it happend a few times on this tour, the bus records couldn't lie, so the officer (a douchbag by the way) had no compensation and gave us the maximum fines, which included arresting the driver and taking the bus... So we were stranded in Wales. Special thanks to the whole Rock the Nation organization, who solved the problem extremely fast and got us and Aborted a nice hotel. We waited for a new bus to pick us up the next day, which did but just a tad too late to make it in time to Glasgow. We will make it up next year, we won't forget!! Everything else is killer, the tour was a gem and we look forward to the NB festival this weekend, and going back home to pound the US and Canadian soil on the Chimaira tour... It's gona kill!!

Take care,
-Maurizio

Kataklysm has confirmed a headlining date: December 6th in Tulsa, OK @ The Otherside.
More Kataklysm headlining shows on off dates to be announced soon.

The End will support the east coast dates.

URGENT NEWS!!

Please note that the venue hosting the show in Barcelona on Monday Oct. 15 has changed.
The new venue is the KGB Club.

See you there!

Kataklysm is in the middle of a european tour at the moment and things are well.
Comments Maurizio:

Comments Maurizio:
"One week into this tour of European markets we haven't hit for the last album, and it seems like they've been waiting for us forever. Phenomenal crowds, packed every night... And having a packed house singing along - or screaming "In Shadows and Dust" together sure makes it feel gigantic. We can't wait to hit Scandinavia soon and the UK, as well as the other countries that are waiting for us. Aborted are a powerhouse, the band fucking rips live and Behemoth are a fucking war machine. What a great package and great times. Everyone is having fun and getting along. Life is good, let;s keep it up!"
-Maurizio

For all those attending Kataklysm for the first time, come prepared for a hurricane of a live performance!

Kataklysm will immediately return to North American soil as direct support to Chimaira from November until Xmas, some off dates will also be announced. The band is looking forward to this tour.

Unfortunately, bassist Stephane Barbe will not be able to make the trek on the Chimaira tour due to an important family obligation (Stephane and his girlfriend are expecting their first child). He will rejoin the band on the three last dates of the tour - Montreal, Toronto and Millvale shows. Kataklysm will be utilizing the services of Francois Mongrain, bassplayer of tech death metalers Martyr for the tour until Stephane can rejoin the band.

More news coming soon...

Kataklysm are well underway towards completing the recording of their new album "Prevail" as the band gears up for their upcoming touring activities...

Comments Maurizio:
"Spent the last ten days in Quebec at J-F's new studio (which is mint by the way, feels right at home!), got all my vocals down tight. We spent many hours listening to the tracks over and over and thinking of things we could've done differently or change on the patterns, and it's all there the way it should be. I was very prepared for this album and very focused. I worked the hardest I ever have on an album. I'm happy with the results and I think people will be excited when this hits the streets. J-F is in the middle of recording his guitar tracks right now and then Stephane will hit the rumbling bass on it early next week. This album will hit you in every way possible, I promise!"

"So now we are getting ready and looking forward to our European tour that starts in two weeks, and also the Chimaira tour. The package is diverse and interesting. We'll have a hard hitting set list and might travel back a couple of records too. Come out and hang out and drink with us, for Kataklysm the best
part of touring is meeting all of you and seeing you go crazy and be loud in the pit of course! Cheers!"
-Maurizio

PREVAIL will be mixed by Jason Suecof (Chimaira, Trivium, The Black Dahlia Murder) in January 2008 and will drop like a nuclear explosion on May 23rd 2008.

Kataklysm are currently busy recording their new masterpiece album "Prevail".
Here is an update from guitarist/producer J-F Dagenais:

"Big hello to everyone and all the Kat maniacs out there! I'm happy to say that we are just about done tracking drums for "Prevail". I'm so excited with this album and we are off to a killer start. Max's performance is outstanding! I've been playing with Max since 1994 and this is by far the best drum recording he has ever made. When I record artists, I push them to the maximum to get the best out of them. On this recording, I had to ask Max for a break - go figure!... Anyway the bottom line is the grooves pound the house, the blast beats are the fastest in the biz and it's intricate, he is a machine!... So we're going to go over everything this weekend, make sure all is good, then Tuesday Maurizio comes down to lay the law on the vocals. Can't fucking wait! I think we are going to take some pictures and post them on our myspace and website next week... Give you a little glimpse ;) More news next week!"
- J-F

After Kataklysm complete recording the album , they will embark on a European tour with friends Behemoth and Aborted starting at the end of September.

Kataklysm also confirmed that they will indeed be part of Chimaira's upcoming North American tour, which will run from Nov to Dec... The tour billing is Chimaira / Kataklysm / Terror / Divine Heresy.
Come check out the devastation live!

Kataklysm have officially confirmed their first Australian tour, that will also hit New Zealand, for late March 2008. The band is extremely thrilled to finally play for their Aussie fans. Expect an electrifying live set that Kataklysm is known for. As many as eight shows are planned, dates to be released in the coming weeks... Stay tuned!

The band is entering the studio this week with producer and guitarist J-F Dagenais. Drummer Max Duhamel will first lay down the drum work for "PREVAIL". The recording process will last five weeks (hopefully), with vocalist Maurizio Iacono scheduled to record his vocals in Sept.

Comments Maurizio:

"The album is done and ready to go, although it was a breeze to write this album as things came so naturally. On the lyrics end, I worked the hardest I have in years, making sure everything is where it should be. At times it was real difficult but the end result will speak for itself. I'm truly convinced this album will take no prisoners. As you know we don't repeat the same record twice, this album stands on a league of its own - and I'm not saying it's our best album, because only the fans have the right to say whether it is or not. All I'm saying is I listen to the songs and I wanna punch the fucking wall... that means we are on to something good."

Kataklysm has also hired the services of producer Jason Suecof (Chimaira, Trivium, The Black Dahlia Murder) to mix the album in early January 2008. "PREVAIL" will also feature some guest appearances to be announced at a later date.

The highly anticipated album is scheduled for a worldwide release date of MAY 23rd 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Stay tuned as the band will release a few touring annoucements very soon.

Kataklysm guitar man J-F Dagenais graces front page of WASHBURN guitars website!
Check out J-F visiting the warehouse and receiving the Heartbeast custom"V's"...
Check it here: http://www.washburn.com

The winner of the Kataklysm / Washburn Guitars contest is:
Alaric Laney from Mesa, AZ.

Congratulations from all of us in Kataklysm and Washburn Guitars!!

"So I'm back home in Chicago , after what I could say was the "smoothest" writing session we've ever did. Everything came naturally. Every album is like your baby -`some come agressive, some more sensitive and emotional, but this kid we are about to spawn is going to have some big balls and it's one angry motherfucker!... It;s going to hit where it matters, so much so that we might not be able to just chose the typical nine songs we usually try to keep going every record. This one might have more songs and might be longer in length - this might be required to capture its full essence!

In more good news, the guys are ready to lay down the tracks for "PREVAIL". I announced a few titles already, like THE VULTURES ARE WATCHING, BREATHE TO DOMINATE and the title track PREVAIL. Well here is another one - EVERYTHING COMES FALLING, one of my favorites on the album so far for sure.

On the music department, the album is right were we want it. Now it's all up to me to put the right flavors. Lyrically, the album will have a feeling of human struggle, feeling trapped and uncertainty about the future. I'm also going to dabble with trust. Ithink in many ways it represents all of us at some point in our lives. I'm going to focus a lot on that emotion of feeling, like those four fucking walls are closing in - something I presonaly felt most of my life. The end result is to PREVAIL when we face our inner demons or surrender... Let's see if we can PREVAIL and do that with this album, and reach that place we set for ourselves a long time ago... The journey begins August 15th.

See ya!"

-Maurizio

After much thought, Kataklysm have decided to Cancel the few dates they had lined up with Devildriver next month, in favor to enter the studio.

Comments guitarist J-F Dagenais:
"I think we - all in the band - looking forward to hitting the road again and raise mayhem, but there's a lot of magic that just created with the writing process and all of us are too much into it to break the mood and progress. My studio is ready and we dediced to start recording the new album "PREVAIL" on August 15th and work on it til we leave for our European tour at the end of September. We also decided that we will mix the album in January in Florida with producer JASON SUECOF (Trivium, Chimaira, Black Dahlia Murder), which we are looking forward to. Myself and Jason will make sure the album is as flawless as possible with a crushing production!! So for the many fans that were hitting up our MySpace and website, looking forward to seeing us live this summer... we sincerely apologize but it's for a good cause, trust me. On the other side of things, we have some very serious offers for Nov. and Dec. so we are planning on hitting the road in the States then. There's some big things in the horizon... We will keep you posted!"

Nuclear Blast records and Kataklysm have decided to re-release the classic and ground-breaking masterpiece album "SHADOWS & DUST". Originally released in 2002, "SHADOWS & DUST" is considered by many as one of the current modern death metal genre defining albums. Songs like IN SHADOWS & DUST, ILLUMINATI, FACE THE FACE OF WAR, to name a few, were instant hits and til this day defy the test of time.

Kataklysm will give the album a small facelift by giving it a new mastering job and hiring expert ALAN DOUCHES (Hatebreed, Mastodon, Cannibal Corpse) to bring it up to date. Furthermore, the re-release will include the track 'INSIDE THE MATERIAL FLESH' as a bonus track from the "SHADOWS & DUST" sessions, along with a new packaging and the videoclip for the bombastic IN SHADOWS & DUST.

Nuclear Blast Records has set a Nov. 6th North American release date.

Update #2 posted in the forum section!!

The band's latest blog at the forum section regarding the writing process and activities of the new album has been updated. Also, Washburn said they have a winner for the guitar contest, which we will announced here soon!

Acclaimed Kataklysm drummer Max Duhamel has just signed an endorsement deal with TAMA drums and VIC FIRTH drum sticks... Earlier in the year, the band signed an exclusive deal with Washburn guitars, Randall guitar amps and Eden bass amps.

Washburn guitars launched a contest to have a chance to win a custom "Heartbeast flying V" guitar, autographed by J-F Dagenais. Contest is for U.S. residents only.

"Dear fans, your boys in Kataklysm keep making impressive impacts... The latest being the band's latest opus and newly rereleased "In the Arms of Devastation" album, which just hit the "Heat Seeker" chart on BILLBOARD on Pos. # 9 in the USA!! According to the bands label Nuclear Blast, this is phenomenal and unheard of for an album that is over one year old to chart! So a BIG thank you to all of you for your endless support. Get ready for our next album "PREVAIL" because it will Slaughter!!!!

Cheers!"

-All in Kataklysm

"First off, I want to sincerely thank everyone involved with The Invaluable Darkness Tour we just completed with our friends DIMMU. We would like to thank them for treating us like brothers and to all their crew for helping us out when we needed it. This new friendship is forged in blood! Thanks also to Devildriver whom we shared a bus with and developed a new friendship. Last but not least, the dudes in Unearth, all cool people. This tour was a triumph for us in all senses, especially to be able to play for our fans on a bigger package, who proved to us everyday that all the blood and sweat wasn't for nothing. The words of encouragement from our fans mean EVERYTHING. We're gonna finish writing a new album, titled Prevail, this summer, because we know how important this one will be for our fans, and "prevail" is exactly what we want to do with this album. It has to be as perfect as we can make it. If it doesn't bring the goosebumps, it ain't coming out right. Guitarist J-F Dagenais will produce and engineer the album as always. The album will be mixed by another producer wich we will announce shortly, the album is scheduled for an April 2008 release. In the meantime, we have two more tours planned this year: late summer or early fall in North America and in Europe in October with Behemoth and Aborted. A big thank you to all our supporters worldwide. We won't disappoint - you know how we roll!"

To all of you who attended the show in Reno, NV. tonight. It was a first time for us and the crowd was awesome. We will definitely be back!

Cheers!!

-Maurizio and all in Kataklysm

Here we are, almost half way through the "Invaluable Darkness" tour and the fans' reception to Kataklysm has been nothing short of astonishing. Opening a tour like this is a big task for any band and on top of it, being the band on the bill with the least recognition and the only band that hasn't been on Ozzfest and tours of the like makes our job ten times harder... BUT my friends, let me tell you something - it's been the fucking opposite! Every show we came ready and determined with no expectations, so we went on and the place was full and the people were loud. They are ready for us, singing our lyrics, pounding their fists in the air and creating some of the biggest mosh pits we have ever seen in North America for Kataklysm. We've had several promoters coming to thank us after the show, impressed with the reactions, etc "Havent seen anything like it for an opening act in a very long ..long time' type comments. It's really overwhelming for us and our answer to them is this: t
hank the fans for coming early and supporting us, thank them for making this show so great for all of us. The fans have all the power, they are the voice, not the industry. We serve the fans. Thank you for supporting the underdog, we love it!!!

Ok now let's talk about the band responsible, that gave Kataklysm the chance in the first place:
Dimmu Borgir.

They have been phenomenal, they set a real dark ambiance and the expectation is met. I enjoy watching them every night, DevilDriver and Unearth have also been giving 100% kicking ass and doing very good. We are getting along with everyone on the tour... and YES, for all those who are wondering, we are also sharing a bus with DevilDriver! It was either gonna be the end of the world or we would respect each other and make it work ,they extended their hand to us, and if I may say so myself, it's been all good. The boys have had nothing but respect for Kataklysm and we're having fun with them.

Well that's it for now. Memorable, memorable... words that come to my mind. Everyone come early, don't miss out on Kataklysm's devastation... Be there and say hello if you see us in the crowd, we wanna meet with you.

Cheers!!

-Maurizio and all in Kataklysm

As promised, Kataklysm has rescheduled its previous Euro tour dates, The band has decided to share a co headlining bill with friends and polish war machine Behemoth for the first half of the tour, additional support will come via Belgium death metal gore masters Aborted and German black metal band Lyfthrasyr.

Kataklysm is currently reeking havoc and gaining big momentum in North America on the "Invaluable Darkness" tour, together with label mates Dimmu Borgir.

More tour dates are planned for Kataklysm's "Road to Devastation" world tour this year and will be available shortly.

KATAKLYSM w/ BEHEMOTH / ABORTED / LYFTHRASYR

26/ Sep LUX Esch/Alzette Rockhal
27/ Sep CH Pratteln Z7
28/ Sep IT Milan Rainbow
29/ Sep AT Linz Posthof
30/ Sep CZ Zlin Masters Of Rock Cafe
1/ Oct HU Budapest Petoefi Csarnok
2/ Oct SB Belgrade SKC
3/ Oct SI Ljubljana VPK Media Park
4/ Oct AT Wörgl Komma
5/ Oct AT Graz Orpheum
6/ Oct FR Strasbourg La Laiterie
7/ Oct NL Zaandam De Kade
8/ Oct DK Aarhus Studentenhouse
9/ Oct SE Gothenburg Musikens Hus
10/ Oct SE Stockholm Klubben
11/ Oct DK Copenhagen The Rock
12/ Oct NL Leeuwarden Romein
13/ Oct BE Vosselaar Biebob
14/ Oct FR Lyon CCO Villeurbanne
15/ Oct ES Barcelona Apolo 2 *
16/ Oct ES Madrid Ritmo & Compas *
17/ Oct ES Irun Tunk! *
18/ Oct FR Paris Nouveau Casino *
19/ Oct UK London Underworld *
20/ Oct UK Leeds Rio *
21/ Oct IR Dublin Voodoo Lounge *
22/ Oct SCO Glasgow Soundhaus *
23/ Oct UK Mansfield The Intake Club *
24/ Oct UK Kingston The Peel *
25/ Oct FR Rennes Ubu *
26/ Oct NL Nijmegen Doornrosje *
27/ Oct DE Stuttgart Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Hall (NB festival 20 years)**

* Kataklysm / Aborted only
** Kataklysm only

During the upcoming Invaluable Darkness tour (also featuring Dimmu Borgir ,Unearth and Devildriver) Kataklysm guitarist J-f Dagenais will sport the brand new Washburn custom made "HEARTBEAST " V shaped guitar.Kataklysm will also be showcasing RANDALL cabinets and the brand new T2 Guitar amp head.

Commented Washburn artist relations rep.:
"We at Washburn are very pleased and anxious to introduce this new signature "V" guitar on Kataklysm's upcoming tour, custom made to all of J-F's preferences, his quality and virtuosity as a guitar player are undeniable, we look forward to this new venture with  J-f Dagenais and Kataklysm .. the guitar is real beauty!"

Jody Dankberg (Washburn Guitars) / David Karon (Randall Amplification)

Kataklysm Guitarist J-f Dagenais comments:
"I flew in to Chicago a few weeks ago and met the wonderful people at Washburn and Randall and the vibe was great, I started playing Guitar as a kid on a flying "V" so when i tried it it totally blew my mind, I felt at home with it and it felt great,I saw the prototype of how it will look and I'm astonished!.. This is like a dream come true for me and I'm really happy that Washburn gave me this great gift and oppurtunaty, I'm looking forward to ripping out the kataklysmic riffs on the " Heartbeast"  and using my new Randall T2 Guitar head it fucking rips!! see ya on tour!"
J-F (Kataklysm)

Canada's Kings of Northern Hyperblast KATAKLYSM have returned home after an extensive tour that began on January 2nd in Europe and finished here in the U.S. on March 8th.

Completing one of their most successful European runs, the band had several sell-out performances in Holland, Italy, Austria, and Germany, then flew straight to North America to embark on the very rewarding Trendkiller Tour with Sworn Enemy, Suicide Silence, As Blood Runs Black, and Too Pure To Die. KATAKLYSM's growth in the U.S. has been undeniable and the band is now setting their focus on their highly-anticipated spring tour with label mates DIMMU BORGIR. Lead singer Maurizio Iacono comments:

"We were just about to finish our European tour at the end of January when we were notified of the chance to do this tour with DIMMU. Of course, the whole band was REALLY into doing this, as we are all fans of DIMMU's music so there was no doubt about our interest. We have to especially thank [DIMMU founding member & guitarist] Silenoz for hand-picking KATAKLYSM. We are honored about it. Many of our fans on this last tour told us they already bought their tickets, so it looks like it will be a massive turn-out! All I have to say is that we are prepared to deliver a bombastic set. We promise you that heads will roll! We also look forward to sharing the stage with the other bands on the package - Unearth and Devildriver. See you there!!".

Kataklysm's new website will be launched soon, stay tuned for details...

Kataklysm has confirmed an exclusive German summer appearance at the BATTLE OF METAL open air festival on July 6th. The band has also secured their appearance at the EVOLUTION FEST in Italy on July 7th.

More news coming soon...

Tonight's show in Portland, OR. has been cancelled due to severe weather conditions in the Northwest, making it impossible for the tour bus to make it in time as roads are blocked off. Sworn Enemy and Kataklysm apologize to all their fans. We are hopefull to make the Seattle show tomorrow if the weather allows it.

Kataklysm has officially cancelled their previously scheduled HELL-RAISER Open Air appearance (May 25th) & ROCK HARD Open Air (May 26th) due to North American touring plans overlapping. The band is very sorry for this situation and is planning to reschedule all shows that have been compromised.

Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have decided to "immortalize" the character that was featured on the cover of their most recent album, "In the Arms of Devastation", and have him re-appear as the main character — dubbed "The Heartbeast" — on their next offering.

Commented KATAKLYSM vocalist Maurizio Iacono: "We had so [much] killer feedback on the artwork but especially on the character that we decided to keep him as the band's fifth band member... kinda like IRON MAIDEN did with 'Eddie.' We have the perfect concept for the next album art... it will be bad-ass!"

KATAKLYSM filmed its performance last summer at the Party-San Open Air festival in Bad Berka, Germany for the band's new DVD, titled "Live in Deutschland (The Devastation Begins)". The set will feature the whole show filled with an explosive setlist, a 30-minute documentary covering the band's 15-year history and a bonus live CD. A February 20 North American release via Nuclear Blast is expected.

As previously reported, Nuclear Blast Records will re-release KATAKLYSM's latest album, "In the Arms of Devastation", in North America to coincide with the band's upcoming U.S. tour. The album will be reissued on February 6 with new packaging and will contain the "The End of Serenity: Live in Strassbourg" DVD, which was filmed during the "Serenity in Fire" campaign in France. The CD will also contain all of the band's video clips and will be limited to 5,000 copies.

KATAKLYSM is currently on the road with SWORN ENEMY as part of the "Trendkiller Tour".