A heavy metal band, Chthonic, from Taiwan is playing Ozzfest thi

Would it surprise you to know that the band dubbed “Best Band Live in Metal Meltdown NJ” was from Taiwan? If so, then you’re probably also surprised to hear that for the first time ever a heavy metal band is playing Ozzfest this summer.

But if you’re not surprised at all, then you know I’m talking about ChthoniC, often called “the Black Sabbath of Asia,” the dynamic band that has been taking the Black Metal scene by storm around the world. And that they’ll be performing in a venue near YOU soon.

Having already conquered the Asian music scene, ChthoniC (pronounced THON-ick) is currently charging on with a world tour of unprecedented scale for a band of its type. Word of mouth is passing so quickly that audiences in American cities are already anticipating the band’s arrival on stage, chanting their name, and ready to scream when front man Freddy Lim greets them with “We are ChthoniC, from Taiwan!” Fans are then treated to great music with a higher caliber live show than most Metal bands give, matching the energy usually only created in the recording studio. ChthoniC is really special, fusing Metal with traditional Taiwanese instruments, legends, and traditions for a truly out-of-the-box concert experience.

ChthoniC’s 2007 tour, titled “Unlimited” coincides with the release of their latest CD and highlights the single “UNlimited Taiwan.” Outspoken political activist Freddy Lim pulls no punches expressing his desire to bring the unlimited creative potential of the people of Taiwan to the attention of the people of the world.

From ChthoniC’s web site: “In ‘Unlimited’ – we want to emphasize the ‘Unlimited’ potential of Taiwan and the Taiwanese people. We will also highlight ‘UNlimited Taiwan,’ an endeavor to strongly protest how the UN (United Nations) limits Taiwan’s full participation as an independent country. ChthoniC has recorded ‘UNlimited Taiwan,’ a new single specifically created to headline this campaign. Hopefully, more and more international friends will understand and support Taiwan, through the ‘Unlimited’ power of music.”

Don’t miss your chance to see this phenomenal band perform live! Upcoming dates on the U.S. leg of their whirlwind world tour include:

8/7 - Mokena, IL, ChthoniC with NILE, at The Pearl Room
(19081 Old Lagrange Rd., Mokena, IL 60448)
Performance time: 06:00 PM


8/8 - Columbus, OH, Ozzfest, at Germain Amphitheatre
(2200 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240)


8/9 - Cleveland, OH, ChthoniC with NILE, Peabody’s
(2083 East 21st Street, Cleveland, OH 44115)


8/10 - Tinley Park, IL Ozzfest,at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
(19100 South Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477)
Performance time: 12:00 noon


8/11 - St. Paul, MN, at ChthoniC with NILE, Station 4
(201 4th St E. St Paul, MN 55101)


8/12 - East Troy, WI, atOzzfest, Alpine Valley Music Theatre
(2699 Highway D, East Troy, WI 53120)


8/13 - Rockford, IL,ChthoniC with NILE, Forest Hills Lodge
(Forest Hills Lodge, Rockford, IL 61111)
Performance time: 07:00 PM


8/14 - Indianapolis, IN, Ozzfest, Verizon Wireless Music Theatre
(12880 E 146th St., Noblesville, IN 46060)


8/25 - Detroit, MI,ChthoniC with NILE and SKINLESS, at Harpo’s
(14238 Harper Ave., Detroit, MI 48213)
Performance time: 9:00 PM


8/26 - Clarkston, MI, Ozzfest, at DTE Energy Music Theatre
(Sashabaw Rd. Clarkston, MI 48346)
Performance time: 1:00 PM

Check with the venue near you for show times and tickets. For more information about ChthoniC, visit their web site at http://chthonic.org/