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Hemoptysis Song “M.O.D.” Wins Award At 11th Annual Independent Music Awards

Hemoptysis — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:30:35 +0000

Hemoptysis are proud to announce that the song “M.O.D.” from their debut full length album “Misanthropic Slaughter”, has won the award for best Metal / Hardcore song at the 11th annual Independent Music Awards. This years winners were selected by a panel of Industry professionals including “Ozzy” Osbourne, and Kieth Richards, among others.

Hemoptysis is also still in the running to receive The Independent Music Awards’ Vox Pop honors, the fan-determined portion of The IMAs.
To cast your vote for Hemoptysis please visit http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/11th/Album/Metal-Hardcore

You can check out the music video for “M.O.D.” here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRy7sW7cxlU

In other news, the band are currently in the process of writing new material for their follow up to “Misanthropic Slaughter”, expected to be released later this year.

Upcoming live dates:
Sun, June 3 @ Chasers in Scottsdale, AZ
Sat, June 16 @ The Juggernaut in Gallup, NM
Fri, June 29 @ The Rock in Tucson, AZ
Sun, Sep 16 @ TBA in Denver, CO (Wolves of Apocalypse Fest)
Mon, Sep 17 @ SlapShot Billiards, Gallup, NM

On the web:
www.hemoptysismetal.com
www.myspace.com/hemoptysismetal
www.facebook.com/hemoptysis
www.sonicbids.com/hemoptysis

Hemoptysis Nominated for 11th Annual Independent Music Awards

Hemoptysis — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:00:11 +0000

Arizona thrashers HEMOPTYSIS have been nominated for this year’s Independent Music Awards. This marks the band’s second consecutive year being nominated and this year HEMOPTYSIS holds the honor of receiving two nominations in two categories. The band’s critically acclaimed album, Misanthropic Slaughter is up for Best Metal/Hardcore Album and the track “M.O.D.” (the video for which can be seen at this location) is up for Best Metal/Hardcore Song. This year’s panel of judges includes Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Waits, members of GWAR, Keith Richards and many more. In addition to the industry-selected winners, fans have until Friday, July 20th to vote for the fan-selected winners at this location.

In additional HEMOPTYSIS news, guitarist/vocalist Masaki Murashita is set to appear on KGRG 89.9 FM’s Late Night Death radio show on Tuesday, March 13 at 10PM PST. Masaki will be on the air discussing the band’s most recent release, Misanthropic Slaughter, what 2012 has in store for HEMOPTYSIS and much more. KGRG 89.9 FM broadcasts out of Green River Community College in the Seattle, WA metropolitan area. The interview will also be streaming at www.kgrg.com.

Upcoming HEMOPTYSIS Live Dates:

Saturday, April 14 @ The Annex in San Lorenzo, CA w/ Psychosomatic, Hatchet, Fog of War, Untimely Demise, and Syndicon
Friday, April 27 @ Joe’s Grotto in Phoenix, AZ. 21+ show.

Hemoptysis Guitarist/Front Man Masaki Murashita To Appear on 89.9 KGRG FM’s Late Night Death Radio Show

Hemoptysis — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:00:28 +0000

Guitarist/vocalist Masaki Murashita of Arizona-based extreme thrash act, HEMOPTYSIS is set to appear on KGRG 89.9 FM’s Late Night Death radio show on Tuesday, March 13 at 10PM PST. Masaki will be on the air discussing the band’s most recent release, Misanthropic Slaughter, what 2012 has in store hor HEMOPTYSIS and much more. KGRG 89.9 FM broadcasts out of Green River Community College in the Seattle, WA metropolitan area. The interview will also be streaming at www.kgrg.com.

Upcoming HEMOPTYSIS Live Dates:

Saturday, April 14 @ The Annex in San Lorenzo, CA w/ Psychosomatic, Hatchet, Fog of War, Untimely Demise, and Syndicon
Friday, April 27 @ Joe’s Grotto in Phoenix, AZ. 21+ show.

Hemoptysis Guitarist/Front Man Masaki Murashita Lands Pigtronix Endorsement

Hemoptysis — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:00:13 +0000

Arizona Thrashers of the Extreme HEMOPTYSIS are proud to announce an official endorsement from Long Island, NY pedal makers Pigtronix. Notable Pigtronix artists include Aerosmith, Darkest Hour, Lou Reed, Michael Wilton (Queensryche), Steve Lukather, and many others.

A statement from Pigtronix describes the company as follows:

“Pigtronix is the rising star of a second generation of American boutique pedal makers that are redefining the stompbox for today’s musicians. Striving to push the dialog of musical effects forward, Pigtronix recognizes the value and relevance of classic vintage sounds as we focus on taking tone a step further. Based in Long Island, NY; Pigtronix is one of the fastest growing companies in the MI industry, with self contained design, manufacturing and distribution all under one roof. Our consistent growth is evident in the ever increasing number of Pigtronix products in the rigs of session musicians, touring professionals, and weekend warriors around the world.”

Needless to say, HEMOPTYSIS is please to be a part of the Pigtronix family.

Check out the HEMOPTYSIS page on the Pigtronix website here: http://www.pigtronix.com/artists/hemoptysis/

Hemoptysis is working in support of their latest album, Misanthropic Slaughter (produced by Grammy Award winning producer Ryan Greene). The band recently released a music video for the track “M.O.D.,” The video was shot in an abandon warehouse in Vail, AZ. Production and direction came courtesy of Sean Sinerius and Robert Jaime at Big Shot Studios. To check out the video for “M.O.D.” visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRy7sW7cxlU.

Hemoptysis Guitarist/Front Man Masaki Murashita Featured in Providence Cables Demonstration Videos

Hemoptysis — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:19 +0000

Hemoptysis guitarist and front man Masaki Murashita has done a series of nine demonstration videos for Providence Cables, all of which can be viewed at www.providence.jp. In addition to an introductory piece, a total of eight videos are included with Murashita discussing the original concepts, ideas, and the characteristics of each specific model.

English and Japanese language versions of the videos are available, the latter of which will be placed in music instrument stores nationwide in Japan this spring. Some of the acclaimed artists that have used the guitar cables include Carl Verheyen, Larry Carlton, Michael Landau, and Ramon Goose.

To view all eight videos, please visit the links below:

English version

Japanese version