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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...

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S.I.N. Announces New Singer

German hard rockers S.I.N. (SOMEWHERE INTO NOWHERE) have announced the addition of Norwegian singer Patrick Simonsen (HUSH) to the group's ranks. A short audio sample of the song "Nail it to the Wall", featuring Patrick, can be heard on the band's MySpace page. S.I.N.'s sophomore album, "Equilibrium...

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eBay Banning Sale Of Black Metal Albums?

Paula Hogan of MANIC Music & Distribution and Candlelight Records USA has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to report that "eBay is [allegedly] currently starting a ban on black/extreme metal. A few of our vendors who have sizeable eBay stores are now finding their items pulled down by eBay directly. T...

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III: In the Eyes of Fire

No, UNEARTH has not mellowed, nor have they altered their sound to fall in line with the oodles of growl 'n' crooners invading every mall in America. If you thought that "The Oncoming Storm" was a ripping American metal album, wait until you hear "III: In The Eyes of Fire". Enlisting producer Terry...

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ATARGATIS To Support CREMATORY, ILLUMINATE

German gothic metal band ATARGATIS has been confirmed as the support act for CREMATORY on their upcoming "Klagebilder Tour". The dates are as follows: Sep. 29 - Glauchau (D) Alte Spinnerei Sep. 30 - Berlin (D) Kato Oct. 01 - Hamburg (D) Fabrik Oct. 02 - Hannover (D) Musikzentrum Oct. 27 - Adelsheim...

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EMPEROR Announces Additional Performances

After triumphantly headlining the annual Wacken Open Air festival and completing recent capacity performances in America, EMPEROR has announced two additional performances for 2006. On Saturday, October 7, EMPEROR will headline the fifth annual Motstoy Festival in the band's hometown of Notodden. Fo...

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EMPEROR Tabulature Book Set For U.S. Release

Candlelight Records has set an October 31 U.S. release date for the EMPEROR guitar tabulature book, titled "Scattered Ashes: Decade of Emperial Wrath". The 132-page oversized book featuring foreword and transcriptions by vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn includes original tabs for thirteen EMPEROR classics...

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TESTAMENT, ARCH ENEMY, SAXON, HAMMERFALL: Photos From Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST Available

221 high-quality pictures of last weekend's Earthshaker Fest (which took place July 21-22 in Kreuth, Germany) have been posted online at www.metalchroniques.com. Included in the batch are pictures of the following artists: DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER ARCH ENEMY BRAINSTORM CALIBAN ENSIFERUM EQUILIBRIU...

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GOREFEST, MENDEED Confirmed For Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST

GOREFEST, MENDEED and JUSTICE have been confirmed for the 2006 edition of the Earthshaker Fest, set to take place July 21-22 in Kreuth. In addition, BLIND GUARDIAN will appear at the event as special guests but will not perform. The band will hold a listening session for their upcoming album, "A Twi...

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'Rock S'cool – A Spanking Good Clip Collection' DVD Trailer Available

Steamhammer/SPV has posted a trailer for their upcoming DVD collection, "Rock S'cool – A Spanking Good Clip Collection", at this location. Featuring 31 video clips and a total playing time of 120 minutes, "Rock S'cool – A Spanking Good Clip Collection" contains legendary clips such as MOTÖRHEAD's "G...

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Discordia

Many extreme metal bands talk of combining grindcore and death metal with fragments of (old school) hardcore, but a paltry few do it better than MISERY INDEX. And we are not talking about metalcore by any stretch of the imagination. This is about death metal's technicality, grindcore's blinding brut...

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JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, HELLOWEEN Featured On 'Rock S'cool' DVD

For many years, the Hanover, Germany-based metal imprint Steamhammer/SPV has been among the most important record labels worldwide. World-class acts such as MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, MÖTLEY CRÜE, HELLOWEEN, DIO, SKID ROW, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, SEPULTURA, DORO and KREATOR count among the renowned artists...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG: Solo Album Samples Posted Online

Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has posted three songs from his upcoming debut solo album, "Equilibrium", at this location. Commented Young: "'Equilibrium' represents a life's work — or life's play, as it were. A majority of the music is written and performed on flamenco and classical guitar ho...

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DUNCAN PATTERSON Issues ÍON Update

Duncan Patterson (ANTIMATTER, ANATHEMA) has issued the following update on his ÍON project: "The ÍON album is near completion (thanks be to god),and I've been working with a brand new singer [Emily A. Saaen; MySpace.com] on it who fits perfectly. Gigs are being discussed for October/November time....

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Forcing the Astral

Previously known as FOGMACHINE, Manitoba's ARCTIC CIRCLE (good move on changing the name) bring it cold and black with an impressive debut CD called "Forcing the Astral". Jagged black metal with a significant thrash element and varied mix of solid arrangements make for a strong effort from start to...