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Subliminal Genocide
It seemed a tad strange to find that the new 71-minute full-length from Malefic's XASTHUR was being released on Hydra Head. That is, until one considers that the lo-fi black metal atmospheres and dread-drenched trance of "Subliminal Genocide" is the kind of expansive, heady, and off-the-beaten path...October 2, 2006
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Tales of Rock 'N' Roll
Considering the U.S. release date was August 1st and the disc arrived sometime thereafter, the review arrives a tad late. But hey, it's the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, so better late than never. After 25 years (not counting the early UFO/SCORPIONS work),the German guitar god can still squeeze out a phe...September 24, 2006
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Shot to Hell
Talk about a prolific writer! Guitar god Zakk Wylde kicks out albums like rabbits produce offspring. On BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's "Shot to Hell" (Zakk's eighth),the only real surprise is a more varied mix of material, that being the traditional Zakk hard ass riff-n-squeal rockers along with several mel...September 18, 2006
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Endgame
Don't call Andrew Staehling a control freak. He just happens to know what's best for his "band" SOULSCAR. On "Endgame", the project's third full-length release, Staehling contributes vocals, guitars, bass and keys, not to mention producing the album. Although other musicians do contribute vocals and...September 11, 2006
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EVERGRACE Signs With ULTERIUM RECORDS
Ulterium Records has announced the signing of the Swedish heavy metal band EVERGRACE. The self-titled debut album is scheduled for a September 30 release. The track listing is as follows: 01. The Escape 02. Life has Just Begun... 03. Enough is Enough 04. Alive 05. Plastic Ideals 06. I Am You 07. Ult...August 23, 2006
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Godfather
If "Godfather" by Poland's ELYSIUM sounds this derivative of the Swedish thrash/death sound (specifically, AT THE GATES and contemporaries),then I have to wonder what the first four albums sounded like. Of course, there is that whole thing about imitation being the sincerest form of flattery. And y...August 21, 2006
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Vocalist URBAN BREED Quits BLOODBOUND
Vocalist Urban Breed (ex-TAD MOROSE) has officially left BLOODBOUND, the Swedish metal band also featuring Fredrik Bergh (STREET TALK; bass, keyboards and backing vocals) and Tomas Olsson (lead and rhythm guitars). "I've thought about this for some time and I've decided not to let Tomas and Bergh ha...August 12, 2006
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Filthy Notes for Frozen Hearts
How many times do you think you'll have to read "Rock 'n' Sad" in a review of "Filthy Notes for Frozen Hearts" by Germany's LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE? Hey, at least it's fairly descriptive of the music. There is a whole lot of rockin' going on here and the melancholia flows like a river. The peppering of...August 7, 2006
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Fallen Man Collection
When 30 to 40 minutes of brutal death metal is too much to stomach, a death metal quickie that clocks in at a mere 10 minutes might do the trick. Take "Fallen Man Collection" from Sweden's QUEST OF AIDANCE for example. Its eight tracks put the "mini" in MCD and is just far enough outside ...August 7, 2006
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Inhuman Rampage
Should one believe the hype about DRAGONFORCE's extreme power metal prowess? Has the PR engine blown out of proportion the band's lightning quick shred fests and soaring melodic vocal passages? Probably, but that doesn't mean that the boys aren't a well-oiled machine. The members of DRAGONFORCE are...July 17, 2006
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Weight of the Wound
It's probably best to just get your ass down and stay there until "Weight of the Wound" finishes exacting vengeance on those who've made the mistake of talking shit and inciting the beast. Comprised of a rabble of grimy southern fried sludge hogs and rowdy metal shit kickers, BIRDS OF PREY give a wh...July 10, 2006
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Failure
After releasing a couple of EPs as mere teenagers, Maine hardcore punkers OUTBREAK now offer the world its "full-length" (16 songs, 20 minutes) debut, "Failure", via Bridge Nine Records. In keeping with Bridge Nine's relatively consistent roster of punk and hardcore, "Failure" at least stays true to...July 10, 2006
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BLOODBOUND To Headline Sweden's ROCK THE MOUNTAIN Festival
BLOODBOUND, the new Swedish metal band featuring Urban Breed (ex-TAD MOROSE; vocals),Fredrik Bergh (STREET TALK; bass, keyboards and backing vocals) and Tomas Olsson (lead and rhythm guitars),will headline the Rock The Mountain festival in Söderhamn, Sweden on July 22. As previously reported, BLOO...July 6, 2006
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Former CARCASS Frontman Talks About Solo Album, Possible Reunion
Lords of Metal e-zine recently conducted an interview with former CARCASS frontman Jeff Walker. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Lords of Metal: "Welcome To Carcass Cuntry" is your first solo album. How did you get the idea of releasing a solo album? And moreover, an album full of country and bl...June 23, 2006
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Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Begins Work On New SEBASTIAN BACH Album
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH) has issued the following update: "Been in the works for a while, but I'm proud to unveil a new face for www.metalmike.net. We made things easier to navigate. As previously you'll still get my 'Battle Tests', 'Ask Metal Mike' and...June 23, 2006
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