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"Neurosis & Roadburn are proud to announce the first confirmed bands for Beyond the Pale at Roadburn 2009

The Young Gods, Akimbo, US Christmas and Guapo, along with Neurosis, are among the first confirmed bands for the inaugural European version of Neurosis' acclaimed Beyond The Pale festival, set to be held at Roadburn 2009 on Saturday, April 25th @ 013 Popcentrum in Tilburg, Holland.

"The mission of Beyond the Pale is for us to honor the spirit and power of sound with people that we feel are kindred spirits" - Steve Von Till.

"Over the years we have continued to admire The Young Gods' music and their contribution to original heavy music", says Steve Von Till, "One of my favorite daily rituals during our brutal touring schedule in the late '90s was hearing our soundman Dave Clark test the local PA systems with The Young Gods, pushing the speakers to their limits. We are proud to have The Young Gods appearing with us thisyear for Beyond the Pale at Roadburn 2009."

"Guapo's albums have only become more intriguing, delving deeper into a strange space both claustrophobic and expansive, leaving most of their so called "prog" counterparts seeming to wander inertly with a lack of emotion. Guapo will absolutely bring a desired level of depth and complex harmonics to Beyond the Pale."

Scott Kelly comments, "When you see Akimbo you see a band that has been hardened from the road, a band that has been focused on the sound and the sound alone, and a culmination of experience thrown at you on a lightning bolt."

"US Christmas will be the true revelation of Beyond the Pale at Roadburn '09. From deep in the Appalachians in North Carolina comes the sound of 3 guitars, 2 theremins, and a rhythm section straight from the center of the earth."

Roadburn 2009 will run for three days from Thursday, April 23rd to Saturday, April 25th at 013 Popcentrum in Tilburg, Holland. There will be an additional Afterburner event on Sunday, April 26, 2009. More info about Roadburn, including confirmed bands for Beyond The Pale and the full festival will follow soon."

Iin other news, rumours abound that Saint Vitus will be reforming for the festival, with Electric Wizard, Om, Beehoover and others mentioned also as likely to appear, More soon.