Metal news

US Power metal act Shatter Messiah's guitarist Curran Murphy (ex-Annihilator, ex-Nevermore) contacted BW&BK to let the world know the band has parted ways with frontman Greg "Wags" Wagner and guitarist Dusty Holt, citing personal differences.

Murphy, drummer Robert Falzano (ex-Annihilator) and bassist Jason Chamberlain have tapped POWND singer Micheal Duncan to replace Wags and will continue as a four piece for the time being but the band is seeking a permanent second guitarist.

The band also announced the following tour dates:

Shatter Messiah: Dallas Or Die Tour

Apr. 08 - Smiling Moose - Pittsburgh, PA
Apr. 09 - Olna Janes - Ashland, OH
Apr. 10 - Bar Lexington - Lexington, KY
Apr. 12 - (venue tba) - Nashville, TN
Apr. 13 - (venue tba) - Oklahoma City, OK
Apr. 15 - War Legion Underground - Amarillo TX
Apr. 16 - Fitzgerald's - Houston TX
Apr. 17 - Bonds 007 - San Antonio TX
Apr. 19 - (venue tba) - Harlingen, TX
Apr. 21 - Boney Junes - Evansville IN
Apr. 22 - The Corridor - Chicago IL
Apr. 23 - Blondie's - Detroit MI
Apr. 24 - Breakfast Club - Cleveland OH

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Source:	bravewords.com
Band profile:	Shatter Messiah
Event:	Shatter Messiah: Dallas Or Die Tour

Shatter Messiah - featuring former Nevermore / Annihilator guitarist Curran Murphy - have uploaded four songs from their debut album, "Never To Play The Servant", for streaming at their official MySpace page. The songs on offer are 'Never To Play The Servant', 'Frailty Of The Righteous', 'New Kleen Killing Machine' and 'Hatred Divine'. Go to this location to check them out.

Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Shatter Messiah

Guitarist Curran Murphy [who had played "technically demanding songs on numerous tours as a member of NEVERMORE ("Politics Of Ecstasy" and "Dead Heart In A Dead World" tours) and ANNIHILATOR (performing on the "Waking The Fury, "Double Live Annihilation" and "All For You" albums
and tours)] had formed a new band called "Shatter Messiah" together with Greg Wagner on vocals, Robert Falzano on the drums and Ron Boisvert on the bass.

The band is described as a "viciously intense mixture combining Curran's hardcore metal roots with classic thrash and power goth, resulting in compositions of over the top aggression and melodic skill. These musical works showcase Curran's awe-inspiring guitar playing and a flair for dramatic songwriting."

They just finished the recording of the first EP of the band, then, after the edit, mix and master, Curran and Wags "will finish the remaining vocal tracks for the second EP."

Source:	shattermessiah.com
Band profile:	Shatter Messiah