The PR wire has it as such:

Pennsylvania stoner/doom rockers Backwoods Payback, who are slated to kick off their tour with labelmates Lo-Pan tonight, have been forced to pull out of much of the trek due to a medical emergency. The band will play the first four shows of the tour but will be unable to continue past March 12.

Said guitarist/vocalist Mike Cummings in an official statement: “It is with heavy hearts that we are forced to drop off our tour to and from SXSW with our brothers Lo-Pan, but due to a serious medical emergency we will be unable to continue past March 12. We are deeply sorry to be missing these shows and the hang seshs that always follow. Seems like the motto has never rang more true than now……we drop out to live.”

Backwoods Payback tour 2011
w/ Lo-Pan
03/09 Golden West Café Baltimore, MD
03/10 Krug’s Place Frederick, MD
03/11 Slim’s Raleigh, NC
03/12 Highland Inn Ballroom Lounge Atlanta, GA
Lo-Pan continues w/o Backwoods Payback
03/13 The Nick Birmingham, AL
03/14 Siberia New Orleans, LA
03/15 The Ten Eleven San Antonio, TX
03/17 The Conservatory Oklahoma City, OK w/ Tombs, Castevet
03/18 Headhunter’s (back patio) Austin, TX [SXSW date]
03/20 Headhunter’s Austin, TX [SXSW date]
03/20 Rudyard’s Houston, TX
03/21 The Hi Tone Memphis, TN
03/22 Fubar St. Louis, MO
03/23 The Melody Inn Indianapolis, IN
03/24 Reggie’s Chicago, IL
03/25 Corktown Tavern Detroit, MI
03/26 South Park Tavern Dayton, OH
03/27 Smiling Moose Pittsburgh, PA

 
HOUR OF 13 INTRODUCE NEW FRONTMAN, BEN HOGG

North Carolina doom metallers, HOUR OF 13 were pleased to introduce veteran vocalist, Ben Hogg (BIRDS OF PREY, BEATEN BACK TO PURE) into the fold this past Saturday night in New York City. He and the band played a powerful set  to a packed NYC crowd all there to celebrate the band's recent reissue of THE RITUALIST, a modern classic of doom metal. Ben performed superbly and gave the band a stronger presence that will no doubt make the band a force to be reckoned with as planning for more widespread touring in 2011 begins to fall into place. HOUR OF 13 guitarist and founder, Chad Davis recently had this to say about Ben Hogg: "HOUR OF 13 could not be more pleased with the dedication and amount of work Ben has shown. He is a valuable talent to have in the band. He is a vital presence that we were needing in the fold and thanks to him, we are stronger and more focused than ever."Shortly before HOUR OF 13 recently released audio of Ben Hogg singing to some of the band's best songs during a recent rehearsal. Listen to 3 exclusive tracks featuring that put the band's new vocalist to the test at http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2011/02/14/hourof13demos/THE RITUALIST, the latest album from North Carolina doom metallers, HOUR OF 13 is now available on Earache Records. Purchase your copy now alongside special merch packs at http://earache.com/uswebstore/index.php/cPath/667_670_738.THE RITUALIST - HOUR OF 13's second album - has been fully updated and remastered and features eight tracks of occult-inspired, doom-laden metal. It available now worldwide on iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/album/the-ritualist/id396756084Listen to HOUR OF 13's track, "Demons All Around Me", at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhY0a3wCZ8YFor more HOUR OF 13 news and info, head to http://www.myspace.com/hourof13doom
 
When The Deadbolt Breaks will be playing the third installment of the Texas based festival. An amazing line up of talent from all over the globe is coming together. Gonna be sick.
 
HOUR OF 13 - NEW SINGER TO MAKE LIVE DEBUT THIS SATURDAY IN NYCNorth Carolina doom sensations, HOUR OF 13 will be returning to New York City this Saturday at Cake Shop for "An Evening of Doom and Magick." If the fact that this was yet another rare US live appearance for the band, the night will be made even more special by the debut of their new lead singer.This mystery man has been a part of several well regarded doom acts and has a voice that will fit snugly into HOUR OF 13's recognizable sound. HOUR OF 13 guitarist and founder, Chad Davis had this to say about the impending debut of the band's new frontman: "HOUR OF 13 could not be more pleased with the dedication and amount of work our new vocalist has shown. He is a valuable  talent to have in the band. He is a vital presence that we were needing in the fold and thanks to him, we are stronger and more focused than ever."HOUR OF 13's new singer will make his official debut with the band this weekend in New York City.  Only 100 tickets are being sold for this show so act fast or you will only ever hear the tale of how momentous this occasion was.

HOUR OF 13 recently released audio of the new singer at a recent band rehearsal. HOUR OF 13's management released a statement saying: "The reason we let those audition demos out on theobelisk.net was because we were so floored by what we had come into -- how the new guy was owning it. We wanted to let Hour of 13s fans know that not only would the band be able to keep going, but that their best is still ahead. Get ready because you're gonna be floored."Listen to 3 exclusive tracks featuring that put the band's new vocalist to the test at http://theobelisk.net/obelisk/2011/02/14/hourof13demos/
 
This 10" picture disc features two great East Coast doom rock bands. Moth Eater hails from NYC and features former members of Dirty Rig (Escapi Music) and Scar Culture (Century Media). Boston based, Black Thai brings together members of Cortez & We're All Gonna Die. On this vinyl release, these two sides team up to bring the listener a whole shit load of metal, sweat, beer & destruction. 4 songs are included on the vinyl and all purchases will come with a digital download card where they may redeem an additional 6 bonus tracks from the two rock giants.

Release date: 3/27/11

"metal.beer.fighting.loud.pillaging.drunk.doom.sweat.plundering.rock. TURN UP THE EVIL!"

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