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THE WRETCHED END Continuing Work On Debut Album

THE WRETCHED END, the new Norway-based band featuring guitarist Samoth (EMPEROR, ZYKLON) and bassist Cosmo (MINDGRINDER) alongside Swedish drummer Nils Fjellström (DARK FUNERAL, IN BATTLE, AEON),recently entered the studio to begin recording its as-yet-untitled debut album for a 2010 release. The g...

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PURIFIED IN BLOOD: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Norwegian metallers PURIFIED IN BLOOD have set "Under Black Skies" as the title of their sophomore full-length album, tentatively due this spring. The CD was mixed in Seattle, Washington with Matt Bayles (MASTODON, ISIS, BOTCH). "Under Black Skies" track listing: 01. Summoning Storms 02. Thunderhead...

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IHSAHN: 'After' First-Week Sales Revealed

"After", the new studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, sold around 900 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 31 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists,...

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IHSAHN Interviewed On 'Black Night Meditations'; Audio Available

Former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn was interviewed last week on WSCA 106.1 FM's "Black Night Meditations" show. Topics discussed include Ihashn's new solo album, "After"; songwriting; album promotion; live performance and recording; EMPEROR worship; and more. The 45-minute discussion is now av...

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IHSAHN: Entire 'After' Album Available For Streaming

"After", the new studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, is available for streaming in its entirety on Plugd. It can be accessed at this location. Plugd is a promotional tool that allows artists to share their music in exchange for digital word of mouth (i.e., a Facebook status u...

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IHSAHN: 'It's A Bit Frustrating To Hear That Some People Think I Did My Best Work At Seventeen'

George Pacheco of the Cape Cod Rock Music Examiner recently conducted an interview with former EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Cape Cod Rock Music Examiner: Do you feel this album ["After"] could open up your solo career to...

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DE PROFUNDIS: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online

London, U.K.-based progressive extreme metal band DE PROFUNDIS will release its second album, "A Bleak Reflection", on February 1, 2010 via Kolony Records. The CD was recorded in June/July 2009 with producer Fernando Pereira Lopes (MISANTHROPE, ORAKLE) and was mastered by Tim Turan (EMPEROR, OPETH,...

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MISERY INDEX Drummer Discusses Recording Process For New Album

Baltimore, Maryland's MISERY INDEX entered Wright Way Studios (DYING FETUS, SLIPKNOT, MOS DEF) on January 2 with engineer Steve Wright to begin recording its new album, tentatively titled "Heirs To Thievery", for a May release via Relapse Records. Regarding the recording process, MISERY INDEX drumme...

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KILL ALL Working On New Material

KILL ALL, the Norwegian thrash band which features in its ranks former members of DISIPLIN, has issued the following update: "After a couple of silent years, we're finally back! Due to education and other commitments KILL ALL have more or less been on ice for a LONG time. New songs are in the making...

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WODENSTHRONE Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

Candlelight Records has announced the signing of U.K.'s WODENSTHRONE. Commented the band: "WODENSTHRONE are very excited to be working with Candlelight Records; a label that has always embraced quality black metal and pioneered many artists we hold in high esteem. To be on the same label as one of o...

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Injury Forces ABIGAIL WILLIAMS To Cancel Tour With NILE

Due to a recent injury to drummer Ken Meyers, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS has been forced to cancel its previously announced tour with NILE that was scheduled to start January 15 in Baltimore, Maryland. The trek was planned to support the recent release of a deluxe version of the band's latest album, "In the S...

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IHSAHN: More Behind-The-Scenes Footage From The Studio Posted Online

The third and final video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording/mixing sessions for "After", the forthcoming studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, can be viewed below. The clip was shot during the mixing sessions for the CD at Fascination Street Studio in...

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EMPEROR Spikes And Leather Armbands Being Auctioned

Nocturnal Art Productions is auctioning Samoth's (EMPEROR, ZYKLON) personal spikes and leather armbands via eBay. These are rare and highly exclusive items! These four armbands are sold as one item: 1. One pair of leather armbands. Worn by Samoth on many of the EMPEROR "IX Equilibrium" photo shoots....

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LEPROUS To Once Again Serve As IHSAHN's Backing Band

Norwegian progressive metal upstarts LEPROUS will once again serve as legendary EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn's backing band for his upcoming appearances at the Wacken Open Air and Brutal Assault festivals in Germany and the Czech Republic, respectively. LEPROUS's debut album, "Tall Poppy Syndrome", was r...

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ALTAR OF PLAGUES Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

Candlelight Records has announced the signing of the Irish experimental black metal band ALTAR OF PLAGUES. Commented the group: "ALTAR OF PLAGUES are very glad to announce we have signed with Candlelight Records in Europe. We are proud to sit on a roster alongside many bands that we have long admire...