Originating from Wroclaw, Poland’s The Sixpounder, after the successfull 2011: releasing the debut album Going To Hell? Permission Granted, reaching the final round of a national TV talent show (where The Sixpounder’s singer Frantic Phil was trained by Nergal, leader of Behemoth), playing Wacken 2010 and touring intensively – has inked a deal with Universal Music. The first outcome of this cooperation will be the re-release of „Going To Hell? Permission Granted” at the end of February.

From the end of March, The Sixpounder will take part in Blitzkrieg VI tour, headlined by Vader. Both bands will be joined by Resistance (BEL), Calm Hatchery and Eris Is My Homegirl.

Here are all the dates confirmed:

• 10.03 Bydgoszcz / Broadway
• 13.03 Poznań / Blue Note
• 14.03 Wrocław / Firlej
• 15.03 Zabrze / Wiatrak
• 16.03 Kraków / Fabryka
• 17.03 Rzeszów / Pod Palmą
• 18.03 Lublin / Graffiti
• 20.03 Białystok / Hala Węglowa
• 21.03 Gdańsk / Parlament
• 22.03 Olsztyn / Andergrant
• 23.03 Łódź / Dekompresja
• 24.03 Warszawa / Stodoła
• 25.03 Toruń / Od Nowa

Recorded last year Going To Hell? Permission Granted includes 12 songs of highly addictive alternative groove metal and cover version of Slayer’s “Bloodline”. The Sixpounder call themselves “combination of rock’n’roll ghost with metal specter” – this means highly energetic, modern guitar sound full of Pantera and Lamb Of God dynamics, yet enriched with melodies bringing to mind In Flames.

The album was produced by Jacek Milaszewski (Acid Drinkers, Hunter) in Chimp Studio.

The Sixpounder are already an experienced live band in their home country. And after winning the Wacken Metal Battle, the band played at last Wacken Open Air 2010 festival. Here you can check the festival report from this memorable visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttC81UNIMuk  Here you can also watch live video for “Last True Cowboy Manifesto” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xFKCHaeUUk  and brand new ballad “A Heart Beat” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft-6R7gJYEA

More The Sixpounder:
Website
Facebook
Reverbnation
YouTube

BIOGRAPHY:
Paul’s composing skills and Phil’s lyrical talent in the year 2008 made what you know today as The Sixpounder. The sound of this band was branded by the fans themselves though and it is supposed to be somewhat of a „mixture of rock and roll and metal”. What it basically means is that it is likeable even by people who openly admit to dislike heavy music. For them, as band members, it has always been the same – giving the best that they have to offer either on or off stage! They music was appreciated by both the jury and the fans and it seems pretty rewarding for a young metal band. In 2010 they have won the Wacken Metal Battle polish eliminations and that gave The Sixpounder the opportunity to perform on the most prestigious metal festival – Wacken Open Air 2010. It was also the first time they had a chance to perform in front of an international audience. Soon after the band focused on recording their full-length album. „Going To Hell? Permission Granted” includes 12 songs of highly addictive alternative groove metal and cover version of Slayer’s “Bloodline”. The Sixpounder call themselves “combination of rock’n’roll ghost with metal specter” – this means highly energetic, modern guitar sound full of Pantera and Lamb Of God dynamics, yet enriched with melodies bringing to mind In Flames. The Sixpounder produced 3 videos themselves (last one reaching the level of 10000 viewers in just one week), played big tour with Acid Drinkers, supported Behemoth and just confirmed another tour with Vader. Band’s lead singer, Filip Sałapa has reached the finals of Polish most famous talent show – “The Voice Of Poland” – and has been trained by Behemoth leader, Nergal.

Related Posts

• Vader @Klub Progresja, Warsaw (Poland) – 22nd December 2012: Photo Report by Vatis
• VADER’s James Stewart: “Support Your Local Metal Scene” [Interview + Photo Report]
• ABORTED: “Human Nature is A Cancer” [Interview]
• VADER: Announces Dates For Next Part of “Back to the Black” Tour.
• Live Report: The Back to the Black Tour @The Underworld, London (UK) – 8th February 2013