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When Worlds Collide

In theory, each album should stand on its own without any external factors being weighed in. But there's something intangible that just grabs you when you're hearing the real thing. There's no “conviction" knob on a studio mixing board, but when it oozes from every pore of a record, you feel it, and...

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The Dominion Gate

Fans of power metal desperate enough for a new fix to avoid being too picky will want to seek out this French band, originally formed in 1979 (!) and reactivated since '99. "The Dominion Gate", their American debut, is chock-full of choir-backed choruses, muscular power metal riffing, tough but melo...

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DARK FUNERAL: More European Tour Dates Announced

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have announced more dates for their upcoming European headlining tour, dubbed "Attera Orbis Terrarum Tour 2006", which is scheduled to kick off in late February. Confirmed dates are as follows: DARK FUNERAL, NAGLFAR + Special Guest Feb. 21 - Helsinki, FIN - Tavas...

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DARK FUNERAL: More European Dates Confirmed

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have announced more dates for their upcoming European headlining tour, which is scheduled to kick off in late February. Confirmed dates are as follows: DARK FUNERAL w/ NAGLFAR Feb. 21 - Helsinki, FIN - Tavastia Feb. 22 - Jyväskylä, FIN - Lutakko DARK FUNERAL w/ N...

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Disciple of the Heinous Path

Far from any reinvention of the wheel, SARGEIST's "Disciple of the Heinous Path" is a good example of well-written, old school, Norwegian-inspired black metal that just happens to be played by Finns. Morbid guitar melodies and primitive riff tones abound, and a natural drum sound, Torog's strained c...

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9.0 Live

There's plenty of people — many of them on the message boards of this site — who loathe SLIPKNOT, some for reasons that are legitimate (at least in their eyes),others simply because they're haters. Like every band that does something out of the ordinary, the nine-piece group from Iowa is an acquire...

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FACE DOWN: 'The Will To Power' Limited Edition To Include Bonus DVD, 'Extra Goodies'

The first pressing of the new FACE DOWN CD, "The Will to Power", will include a bonus DVD containing live footage from Sweden Rock 2005 plus "extra goodies." A limited-edition version of the album will also include special DVD-box packaging, a specially designed slip-case, an XL version of the bookl...

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SLIPKNOT: '9.0: Live' Final Artwork Posted Online

The final artwork for the upcomig SLIPKNOT live album, "9.0: Live", has been posted online at PulseOfTheMaggots.com. "9.0: Live" is scheduled for release on November 1 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). Recorded at shows in Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore and Las Vegas, the CD will fe...

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BEHEMOTH Frontman Comments On HARVEST FESTIVALS Tour

Polish black metallers BEHEMOTH have just returned from their tour across Europe. The band were part of the 13-date Harvest Festivals package along with NILE, UNLEASHED, PUNGENT STENCH, BELPHEGOR and INCANTATION. Commented BEHEMOTH mainman Nergal: "All the tours that we’ve done to our latest record...

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SLIPKNOT: '9.0: Live' Final Track Listing Announced

SLIPKNOT have finalized the track listing for their live album, "9.0: Live", due on November 1 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). Recorded at shows in Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore and Las Vegas, the CD will feature the following tracks: Disc One: 01. The Blister Exists 02. (sic) 03...

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SLIPKNOT Name Live Album

SLIPKNOT have set "9.0: Live" as the title of their upcoming live album, due on November via Roadrunner Records. Recorded at shows in Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore and Las Vegas the CD should feature the following tracks (not final track listing): 01. The Blister Exists 02. (sic) 03. Pulse Of The Maggots...

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MORBID ANGEL Pull Out Of Tijuana's APOCALYPTIC HOLOCAUST FESTIVAL

MORBID ANGEL cancelled their headlining appearance at the Apocalyptic Holocaust Festival on Saturday (Sept. 10) at the Hard Rock Cafe in Tijuana, Mexico. No reason has yet been given for the cancellation. California death-grind band DISGORGE, who were also due to appear at the festival, pulled out o...

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FACE DOWN: Support Bands For London CD-Release Party Announced

PANIC CELL, MALEFICE and I-REMAIN have been confirmed as the support acts for the upcoming London CD-release party gig from FACE DOWN, the reunited Swedish outfit featuring former THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro. The show will take place on Saturday, November 5 at The Marquee. FACE DOWN's new album, "T...

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FACE DOWN Schedule London CD-Release Party

FACE DOWN, the reunited Swedish outfit featuring former THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro, have scheduled a launch party for their new album, "The Will to Power", on Saturday, November 5 at The Marquee in London. More bands and details will be confirmed shortly. "The Will to Power" is scheduled for relea...

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FACE DOWN: 'The Will to Power' Artwork, Release Date Revealed

FACE DOWN, the reunited Swedish outfit featuring former THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro, have posted the following message on their official web site: "We mastered the [new] album ['The Will to Power'] last week and it sounds totally out of this world. Bonecrushing heaviness and all the clarity you cou...