ARTIST: SHATTERPOINT TITLE: DEAD PRECEDENCE MUSIC STYLE: THRASH METAL RELEASE NUMBER: PPRCD-1969007 FORMAT: CD TRACKS: 15 SONGS RUNNING TIME: 69 MINUTES RELEASE DATE: APRIL 2007 ¦ OVERVIEW / BAND BACKGROUND: Coming from Toronto, Canada, Shatterpoint is a four-piece band at the cutting edge of today’s resurrection of metal. Their debut EP “Consequences ” (2004) earned them a voice in the world of metal and as 2007 begins, Shatterpoint stands to take over that world with their brand new release “Dead Precedence”. In early 2001 Shatterpoint was formed by four life-long buddies who wanted nothing more than to “kick as much a** as possible”; and today that objective has not changed. Lead singer/ rhythm guitarist Shane Drake and lead guitarist Greg Wright are largely responsible for the sound of the band, creating the crushing grooves and killer riffs that form the backbone of Shatterpoint’s music. Bassist Chris Zeeman, the wild animal of the band, pounds out the crushing bass tones as drummer Steve Mitchell holds it all together with his precision, machine-like drumming. Together the four members have gelled into a solid machine, dead set on cranking out some of the heaviest and most relevant music of today. Shatterpoint’s music is angry and aggressive, while showing a strong appreciation for musicianship and song writing. The band manages to create its unique sound by incorporating wide varieties of musical influences into their complex compositions (ranging from bands like Slayer and Pantera, to Machine Head and The Haunted). Lyrically Shatterpoint songs are representations of how they see the world around them. The songs encompass various themes, some ambiguous, others more to the point; though one thing you can be sure of is their unyielding, uninhibited attitude which makes them a force to be reckoned with in today’s metal scene. Having already toured and conquered the Ontario, Canada metal scene, Shatterpoint is poised to take on North America and the rest of the World with their new release. "Dead Precedence" is a 15 song monster, relentless from start to finish, with enough insanity to satisfy the needs of any blood thirsty metal-head…including four fist-banging tracks from the "Consequences" EP that have been fan favorites out on the road. ¦ SELLING POINTS: · Full-length metal album jam packed with 15 tracks (including 4 Bonus Tracks) · Beautiful full-color 8 page glossy gatefold booklet · Complete song lyrics and liner notes · Limited Edition 11"x17" glossy full-color promotional posters for early orders (supplies limited - ask for details) · Fantastic original artwork by multi-talented artist Dan Drejerski · Promotion to over 500 US and Canadian national Radio Stations · Distributed by CENTURY MEDIA (USA) | TWILIGHT-VERTRIEB (DE) | CD Baby | DIGSTATION | ITUNES | TOWER and others ¦ BAND LINE-UP: Shane Drake - Vocals and rhythm guitars Greg Wright - Lead guitars Chris Zeeman - Bass Steve Mitchell - Drums ¦ TRACK LIST: 1. "ENEMY AT THE GATE" (INTRO) (1.06) 2. "TODAY’S PROMISES ARE TOMORROW’S LIES" (3.29) 3. "THORN INSIDE" (5.23) 4. "OUT FALLS THE PAIN" (3.51) 5. "TORN APART" (4.59) 6. "NO ONE ELSE TO BLAME" (4.58) 7. "GONE" (5.03) 8. "MURDER FOR HIRE" (4.10) 9. "HATETRIP" (4.08) 10. "DEAD PRECEDENCE" (4.09) 11. "WASTE" (5.13) Bonus Tracks (taken from the 2004 EP "Consequences") 12. "PLEASURE THE PAIN" (5.36) 13. "ENDED BY SILENCE" (4.45) 14. "WHEN I DIE" (6.15) 15. "CRASHING DOWN" (5.46) ¦ DISCOGRAPHY: SHATTERPOINT "Consequences" EP CD (2004) SHATTERPOINT "Dead Precedence" CD (2007) ¦ SHATTERPOINTBAND CONTACT / INTERVIEW: SHATTERPOINT HEADQUARTERS 12 Grand Rapids Sq. Brampton, ON L6S 2H9 CANADA E-mail: grogwright@hotmail.com Web site: www.shatterpoint.net www.myspace.com/shatterpointmetal Don't forget to check out the Power Play Records label website to get CD releases from: Cradle to Grave Khigh Further Lo Shatterpoint Damien 220 Volt Morbid Saint POWER PLAY RECORDS - INDEPENDENT METAL RECORD LABEL Mailing address: P.O. Box 571 New Hampton, NY 10958 USA Website: www.powerplayrecords.com Myspace: www.myspace.com/powerplayrecords E-mail: info@powerplayrecords.com