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PARAGON: Recording Update

Bassist Jan Bünning of the German power metallers PARAGON has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Drums, rhythm guitars and (almost) all bass tracks [for the new PARAGON album] are done by now. I still have to do two more cover versions and two of ouf our songs on Wednesda...

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SKYCLAD Concentrating On Writing And Recording New Material

British "folk metal" act SKYCLAD has posted the following message on its official web site: "In order to clarify things, we regret to say that the band will not be playing any gigs in October. Instead we will be concentrating on writing and recording some new material for the next album. "Following...

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VIKING SKULL Mainman Seeks New Members

Darren Smith (guitar) and Gordon Morrison (drums) have left Corby, U.K.-based old-school metallers VIKING SKULL and will be focusing their attention on RAGING SPEEDHORN. Meanwhile, VIKING SKULL vocalist/guitarist Roddy Stone has launched a search for a new drummer and bass player. Interested parties...

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KHANATE Calls It Quits

"Extreme doom" metal band KHANATE, the brainchild of Stephen O'Malley (THORR'S HAMMER, BURNING WITCH, SUNN 0))),LOTUS EATERS) and James Plotkin (OLD, SCORN, ATOMSMASHER),has disbanded. In a statement, Plotkin writes, "I have decided to leave KHANATE due to the lack of commitment of certain members...

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TIGERTAILZ Bassist Hospitalized; Temporary Replacement Announced

Reunited U.K. rockers TIGERTAILZ have updated their official web site with the following message: "After weeks of struggling with acute stomach pain Pepsi Tate [bass] was admitted into hospital earlier this week. Following a detailed medical examination, Pepsi has been diagnosed with a severe stomac...

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WYKKED WYTCH Changes Album Title

Florida's WYKKED WYTCH has changed the projected title of its fourth album to "Memories of a Dying Whore" from the previously announced "Awakened". The band entered Redroom Recorders studio in Tampa, FL in May to begin recording the new CD with engineer Mark Prator. Two demo tracks that are set to b...

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Members of RIGOR MORTIS, GAMMACIDE, ROTTING CORPSE Form TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE

Members of several of Dallas/Fort Worth's most influential and pioneering metal bands will be performing together for a special one-time only gig as the TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE. This definitive old-school lineup includes Bruce Corbitt (vocals) and Casey Orr (bass) from RIGOR MORTIS; Rick Perry (guitar)...

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YEAR OF DESOLATION Finalizes Touring Plans

Indiana thrashers YEAR OF DESOLATION have finalized touring plans well into November. Meeting up with A LOVE ENDS SUICIDE and labelmates BURN IN SILENCE for nearly a month, YEAR OF DESOLATION will continue touring into December alongside long-running death metal band INCANTATION, with more informati...

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DEICIDE Frontman: Norwegian Black Metal Is 'Just Power Metal Bands With Makeup'

Malcolm Dome of the U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE's Glen Benton (vocals, bass) and Steve Asheim (drums). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the difference between Benton being ridiculed for burning an inverted cross into his forehead and Ri...

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WYKKED WYTCH To Play Select Dates On HANZEL UND GRETYL Tour

Florida's WYKKED WYTCH will perform on select dates with HANZEL UND GRETYL and BELLA MORTE on the Oktötenfest tour this October. The details are as follows: Oct. 09 - Knitting Factory - New York, NY Oct. 12 - I-Rock - Detroit, MI Oct. 13 - Phantasy Niteclub - Lakewood, OH Oct. 17 - Cervantes - ...

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HIRAX Guitarist LANCE HARRISON: New Album Will Be Another Truly Old-School Classic

D-Day's Revenge recently conducted an interview with HIRAX guitarist Lance Harrison. A few excerpts from the chat follow: D-Day: You've just pretty recently joined HIRAX along with your brother, Steve. How did the opportunity come about? Was there alot of auditioning or did they already know you and...

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WYKKED WYTCH Added To BELPHEGOR's European Tour

Florida's WYKKED WYTCH has been added to the billing of the upcoming European tour featuring Austrian extreme black/death metal outfit BELPHEGOR in the headliner slot and SETHERIAL as one of the other support acts. A fourth, as-yet-undisclosed band will also appear on the bill. WYKKED WYTCH recently...

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STURMGEIST To Release 'Über' In October

STURMGEIST, the Norwegian solo project of SOLEFALD mastermind Cornelius Jakhelln Brastad, will release its second album, "Über", on October 16 through Season Of Mist. The track list is as follows: 01. Meister 02. Blood-Axe 03. Dobermann 04. Grimanic Guerillas 05. Iron Hammer 06. Party Über Alles 07....

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PARAGON: Drum Tracks Completed For New CD

Bassist Jan Bünning of the German power metallers PARAGON has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Drums [for the new PARAGON album] are done now but we have to postpone the bass recordings a little bit as we our engineer Steve has some technical difficulties. Anyway — I wi...

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HANOI ROCKS Announces Two Shows In Helsinki

Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS will play two shows at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland on November 11. The first gig will be an all-ages event. As previously reported, a video interview HANOI ROCKS members with Andy McCoy (guitar),Conny Bloom (guitar; ex-ELECTRIC BOYS) and Andy "A.C." Christell...