Rotten Sound announce Grind over Europe Tour II in April 2018.
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ROTTEN SOUND will perform as direct support of EXHUMED on the “Grind over Europe II” tour next April. The opening slot will be filled by IMPLORE. This smashing road-rage package is scheduled to hit ten European countries extremely hard. A list of currently confirmed dates can be viewed below:
ROTTEN SOUND + EXHUMED + IMPLORE
12 Apr 18 Paris (FR) Gibus Live
13 Apr 18 Essen (DE) Turock
14 Apr 18 Amersfoort (NL) Headbangers Bash
15 Apr 18 Jena (DE) Rosenkeller
16 Apr 18 Rostock (DE) Alte Zuckerfabrik
17 Apr 18 Poznan (PL) Klub U Bazyla
18 Apr 18 Berlin (DE) Cassiopeia
19 Apr 18 Tannheim (DE) Schwarzer Adler
20 Apr 18 Vevey (CH) Rocking Chair
21 Apr 18 Göttingen (DE) Haus der Kulturen
22 Apr 18 Vienna (AT) The Escape
23 Apr 18 Bratislava (SK) Randal Club
24 Apr 18 Budapest (HU) Dürer Kert
25 Apr 18 Ostrava (CZ) Barrak
26 Apr 18 Hamburg (DE) Hafenklang
27 Apr 18 Erica (NL) Pitfest
28 Apr 18 Mannheim (DE) MS Connexion Complex

ROTTEN SOUND have earlier announced three shows in Japan next March. The Finnish grind-veterans have also been confirmed by the first festivals in 2018. More dates will follow in due time. All currently published shows can be viewed below.

ROTTEN SOUND Japan 2018
22 Mar 18 Nishi Yokohama (JP) El Puente
23 Mar 18 Tokyo (JP) Dues Shinjuke
24 Mar 18 Tokyo (JP) Asakusa Gold Sounds

ROTTEN SOUND Festivals 2018
28 Apr 18 Erica (NL) Pitfest (exact date tbc)
23 Jun 18 Clisson (FR) Hellfest (exact date tbc)
12 Jul 18 Viveiro (ES) Resurrection Fest (exact date tbc)
24 Jul 18 Tolmin (SI) Metal Days (exact date tbc)

have previously released a power-driven live video that shows the band tearing their stage apart and whipping the audience into a frenzy.
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‘Abuse to Suffer’ is streaming in full on YouTube HERE

Artwork and album details can be viewed below.

Tracklisting:
1. Lazy Asses
2. Intellect
3. Fear of Shadows
4. Trashmonger
5. Crooked
6. Time for the Fix
7. Slave to the Rats
8. Brainwashed
9. Cannon Fodder
10. Yellow Pain
11. Machine
12. The Clerk
13. Caged
14. Retaliation
15. Inhumane Treatment
16. Extortion and Blackmail

ROTTEN SOUND are back and angrier than ever. Grindcore is not for the faint of heart and these Finns do not subscribe to the idea of compromise. ‘Abuse to Suffer’ remains true to the band’s resilient roots, while not falling into the traps of chewing endlessly on an old formula gone stale or not daring to add an element of surprise when fitting the style. What sets ROTTEN SOUND apart from other protagonists in the field is an obvious intelligence that shows in their to-the-point songwriting, arrangements, and subtle inclusion of choice death metal elements in their massive sound.

ROTTEN SOUND were conceived in the city of Vaasa, Finland by guitarist Mika Aalto in 1993, who was soon joined by vocalist Keijo Niinimaa. This duo remains in place as the only original members – yet drummer Sami Latva and Kristian Toivainen on bass have meanwhile been steady members for many years as well. The Finns can proudly look back at an impressive catalogue of six highly acclaimed studio albums, seven EPs, three split singles, a single and a live DVD. Furthermore ROTTEN SOUND hit the stages of major metal and hardcore oriented festivals and toured in regular intervals alongside such renowned acts as NASUM, PHOBIA, DISFEAR, CARCASS, MUNICIPAL WASTE, EXHUMED, NAPALM DEATH, and PIG DESTROYER among many others.

With ‘Abuse to Suffer’, ROTTEN SOUND are hammering out an album that equally acknowledges the band’s celebrated past as well as breaking into some new harsh ground that keeps the fire burning.

Line-up
Mika Aalto: guitars
Sami Latva: drums
Kristian Toivainen: bass
Keijo Niinimaa: vocals
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Official website: HERE
Official Bio: HERE
Officila Facebook Page: HERE

Discography:
2016 Abuse to Suffer (CD/LP/Cass)
2013 Species at War (EP)
2011 Curses (CDS)
2011 Cursed
2010 Napalm (MLD/EP+DVD)
2008 Cycles (CD/LP)
2006 Consume to Contaminate (MCD/MLP)
2005 Exit (LP)
2004 Murderlive (DVD)
2003 From Crust ‘til Grind (Compilation-CD)
2002 Murderworks CD/LP
2002 Seeds of Hate (Split-CD with MASTIC SCUM)
2001 8-hours of Lobotony (Split-CD with UNHOLY GRAVE)
2000 Still Psycho (MCD/MLP)
1998 Drain (CD/LP)
1997 Under Pressure (CD/LP)
1996 Loosin’ Face (10″ Picture Disc)
1995 Psychotic Veterinarian (MCD/7″)
1994 Sick Bastard (7″)