The Japanese label King Records will release the Theocracy album As The World Bleeds in Japan on April 25th. The Japanese edition will include two bonus tracks; “I’m in a Cage [Neal Morse cover]” and “Martyr [Live in the Studio]”. The track listing for the Japanese edition of As The World Bleeds is listed below. And watch the album teaser, also below.
Recently Theocracy and their label Ulterium Records announced a youtube contest, that will be open until April 1st. Check it out Here. And maybe you’re one of the lucky winners.
Tracklist:
01. The Master Storyteller
02. Nailed
03. Hide in the Fairytale
04. 30 Pieces of Silver
05. The Gift of Music
06. Light of the World
07. Drown
08. Altar to the Unknown God
09. As the World Bleeds
10. I AM
Bonus tracks;
11. I’m in a Cage [Neal Morse cover]
12. Martyr [Live in the Studio]
As The World Bleeds was released in Europe on November 25th through Ulterium Records and in North America on November 21st through Nightmare Records.
As The World Bleeds debuted at #40 in the Billboard Heatseekers Chart during the first week of release.
Theocracy‘s critically acclaimed album As The World Bleeds was released on November 21st 2011 in North America through Nightmare Records and on November 25th in Europe through Ulterium Records. The album is also available as a double gatefold vinyl edition, strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide.
As The World Bleeds debuted at #40 in the Billboard Heatseekers Chart during the first week of release.
Have a look below for a small sample of what the journalists are saying about their journey through the new album:
“The bottom line is that is refreshing to have these guys back with a powerful new record, full of bombastic hooks and melodies. The most complete album to date and full of unforgettable tracks.” My Global Mind Webzine / Denys
“As the World Bleeds” is an album that, just like its predecessors, is very impressive. Or to keep it within the frame of reference of the band: heavenly!” Lords of Metal / Patrick
“This is an absolute must have for every metal fan. The best album produced so far by Theocracy and they proved themselves again to be at the very top in the Power Metal Universe”. The Metal Resource / Arjan
“For the third release Smith has surrounded himself for the first time with a full band, and the difference is noticeable. One word: solos! The lead guitar work of Val Allen Wood adds a healthy dose of shredding madness to the recipe and the guitar work in general is the star of the album. Not to say Smith himself isn’t on excellent form here, the man delivers his best vocal performance to date.” Black Wind Metal
Upcoming Shows:
April 30 @ Vappugospel, Kouvola, Finland [together with Demon Hunter, HB and others]
July 7 @ Pathfinder Metalfest. VI, Atlanta
Related articles:
Theocracy – As The World Bleeds [CD review]
‘Theocracy’ Post ‘Christmas Medley’ [Re-mix] [Dec. 2011]
‘Theocracy’ New Interview With ‘Matt Smith’ Posted Online [Dec. 2011
‘Theocracy’ ‘As The World Bleeds’ On The ‘Billboard Heatseeker Chart’ [Dec. 2011]