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SOLSTICE: Entire New EP Available For Streaming
British/Irish doom metallers SOLSTICE have made available their first recording since 1998's "New Dark Age" album. Recorded in GN Studios, Huddersfield, mixed by Richard Whittaker, and featuring artwork from Chris Smith of Grey Aria Design Studio, "Death's Crown Is Victory" is a 27-minute mini-album...October 20, 2013
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NOCTURNO CULTO's GIFT OF GODS: 'Receive' Mini-Site Launched
GIFT OF GODS is the name of a new project from the mind of Nocturno Culto, one half of the legendary Norwegian black metal band DARKTHRONE. For GIFT OF GODS, Nocturno turns his hand to creating pure unbridled heavy metal excellence, taking in a vast array of influences from decades past to concoct a...October 15, 2013
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NOCTURNO CULTO's GIFT OF GODS: 'Enlightning Strikes' Song Available For Streaming
GIFT OF GODS is the name of a new project from the mind of Nocturno Culto, one half of the legendary Norwegian black metal band DARKTHRONE. For GIFT OF GODS, Nocturno turns his hand to creating pure unbridled heavy metal excellence, taking in a vast array of influences from decades past to concoct a...October 9, 2013
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SOLSTICE Completes First Recording In 15 Years
British doom metal outfit SOLSTICE has completed its first recording since 1998's "New Dark Age" album. Recorded in GM Studios in Huddersfield and mixed by Richard Whittaker, the new material will be released as a four-song, 27-minute mini-album entitled "Death's Crown Is Victory". Initially availab...September 26, 2013
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NOCTURNO CULTO's GIFT OF GODS Coming In October
GIFT OF GODS is the name of a new project from the mind of Nocturno Culto, one half of the legendary Norwegian black metal band DARKTHRONE. For GIFT OF GODS, Nocturno turns his hand to creating pure unbridled heavy metal excellence, taking in a vast array of influences from decades past to concoct a...September 6, 2013
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The Circle and the Blue Door
From all the media hype and comprehensive promotional campaign leading up to the release of 2013's "The Circle and the Blue Door", you would think that PURSON was being groomed and positioned to become occult rock's first breakout pop stars. Not least because the British group's focal point is singe...May 15, 2013
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U.K.'s SOLSTICE To Record First New Material In 15 Years
British doom metal outfit SOLSTICE will enter an undisclosed studio in Huddersfield, Yorkshire at the end of April to begin recording its first new material since 1998's "New Dark Age" album. Tracks set to be laid down include "I Am The Hunter", "Fortress England" and "Death's Crown Is Victory". Vid...April 16, 2013
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Metal Musicians Weigh In On SLAYER Drummer Drama
Several metal musicians have weighed in on SLAYER's decision to replace drummer Dave Lombardo (pictured below) for the upcoming Australian tour following a disagreement over internal financial issues. According to the drummer, 90% of SLAYER's tour revenue is "being deducted as expenses, including th...February 21, 2013
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On the Blackest of Nights
Sweden's VOID MOON has nothing to do with Michael Connelly's crime thriller, but they are a moody encapsulation of zodiacal disorder. At their best, VOID MOON conjures a figurative, laboring tempo designed to convey slip-away lunar transience. The void moon itself is a laggard rotation spot which th...December 17, 2012
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WEAPONS TO HUNT To Release 'Blessed In Sin' In November
Dutch old-school death/thrash metallers WEAPONS TO HUNT, who released three albums under the name INFINITED HATE, last year transformed into WEAPONS TO HUNT. The group, featuring mainman Adrie Kloosterwaard (SINISTER) on vocals, Ron van de Polder (original and founding member of SINISTER) on guitar,...October 29, 2012
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Florida's SOLSTICE: Classic Albums To Be Reissued With Remixed Version Of 'Pray'
The Florida-based death metal band SOLSTICE was formed in 1990 by guitarist Dennis Munoz and drummer Alex Marquez with vocalist/guitarist Rob Barrett. In 1991, they recorded a demo produced by legendary producer Jim Morris and signed a deal with Germany's SPV/Steamhammer and their debut album was re...May 5, 2012
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TRIPTYKON To Play Special Intimate Show In Austria
TRIPTYKON — the group formed by former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST singer, guitarist, and main songwriter Tom Gabriel Warrior — has been invited to play a very special and exceptional show on June 23 in Abtenau, Austria, near Salzburg. The concert will take place at a mountain lodge surrounded by breath...February 2, 2012
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SARGON Joined By Ex-DEATH/MONSTROSITY Bassist
Arizona-based death/thrash metallers SARGON, whose current lineup includes ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION and SOLSTICE drummer Alex Marquez, have inked a deal with the old-school/extreme metal label Old Cemetery Records for the physical release of the band's debut album. "In Contempt". Due on September 23,...August 11, 2011
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SOLSTICE Rejoined By Drummer ALEX MARQUEZ
Drummer Alex "Brutalizer" Marquez has rejoined the reunited South Florida death/thrash metal band SOLSTICE. According to the group, "He's leaner, meaner and better than ever!" SOLSTICE will perform at this year's The Goregrowler's Ball on November 18-20, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas and is looking to...June 11, 2011
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MALIGNO: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"The Funeral Domine", the third album from Mexican doom rockers MALIGNO, can be streamed in its entirety using the SoundCloud player below. Released on April 29, the CD was recorded by MALIGNO at La Nave studios in Monterrey, Mexico and was mixed at 7hertz Studios in Los Angeles, California with Ame...May 2, 2011
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