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ARGUS announces line-up changes

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Argus has parted ways with bassist Andy Ramage and guitarist Erik Johnson. We thank them for the time and talent they put into Argus over the years. We wish them well in their future musical pursuits. The final recording to feature this version of Argus is the forthcoming 7″ single “Death Hath No Conscience” b/w “Streets of Gold.”

Moving forward Argus has turned to longtime friend Justin Campbell to join the band as their new bassist. Justin is a seasoned musician who has an extensive history with members of Argus and bands like RATM2, SIKES!, Come Summer, and Tabula Rasa.

Dave Watson, the engineer behind all three Argus full lengths, will join the band as a live guitar player for the forthcoming dates in Dublin, the Roadburn Festival and in Pittsburgh. Dave is a great guitarist, formerly with Mantic Ritual and currently a member of Icarus Witch and DC Cooper’s solo band.

ARGUS to play ROADBURN and DUBLIN in 2015. New 7” release in the making.

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Very exciting news for all the ARGUS‘ fans in Europe. The band will be back in Europe in April 2015 for at least 2 shows, one of them at the prestigious ROADBURN FESTIVAL! But first the band will hit their European hometown Dublin, where a show is scheduled on April 10th at Gypsy Rose Rock and Blues Bar.
Mighty  TERMINUS from Belfast has been confirmed as supporting act. Be there!

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Back to ROADBURN FESTIVAL, here’s the official statement from the organizers:

“It is our pleasure to announce that Cruz Del Sur recording artists ARGUS will perform at the 20th edition of Roadburn Festival on Sunday, April 12 at the 013 venue in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Hailing from the Western Pennsylvania ARGUS has been building a reputation as one of the finest bands in the metal underground. Forging a potent mix of epic traditional metal, laced with moody passages and doom flourishes ARGUS brings a stunning double guitar attack, a tight and pounding rhythm section and strong, soaring vocals. Eschewing pure nostalgia for the “old school” ARGUS evokes the spirit of Iron Maiden, Thin Lizzy, Candlemass, Dio, et al all the while bringing their own personal, unique flair to their music. Their most recent release, Beyond the Martyrs was met with praise by critics worldwide and was received rabidly by their fanbase. The band has built a reputation as a tremendous live act having toured Europe most recently in the Autumn of 2013. It is a set not to be missed ! 2015 looks to be a busy year which will see ARGUS releasing a new 7″, ‘Let Now Your Heart be Troubled’  / ‘Streets of Gold’ (to coincide with their appearance at Roadburn 2015) as well as completing their 4th, as yet untitled, album. Says ARGUS “We are honored and humbled to be invited to an event as prestigious as Roadburn and to play alongside so many killer bands. We look forward to meeting you all and to raising the flag of metal over the Green Room !”

The 20th edition of Roadburn Festival runs from April 9 to 12, 2015 at the 013 venue in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Get your tickets HERE.”

ARGUS “Beyond the Martyrs” LP is out today

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ARGUS are back from their European tour, and their stunning Gatefold Vinyl edition of “Beyond the Martyrs” comes out today, in the day of the Dead! What better soundtrack to celebrate?

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Well, we have decided to celebrate this day by offering ARGUS Vinyl edition and one of their exclusive European tour shirts at a special price. You can see how these shirts look great here below. Please click on the BUY NOW buttons to be transported to our online shop and make your purchase. Please remember to select your desired SIZE in the appropriate choice box and make your order fast and seamless. Read more “ARGUS “Beyond the Martyrs” LP is out today”