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IHSAHN: 'After' E-Card Available

An e-card for "After", the forthcoming studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, can be accessed at this location. "After" is scheduled for release on January 26, 2010 via Candlelight Records. Recorded during the first half of 2009, "After" completes the musician’s planned trilogy...

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IHSAHN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Former EMPEROR frontman IHSAHN has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ATROCITY CALIBAN CANDLEMASS CANNIBAL CORPSE CORVUS CO...

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DE PROFUNDIS: 'A Bleak Reflection' Trailer 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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PURIFIED IN BLOOD Mixing New Album

Norwegian metallers PURIFIED IN BLOOD are currently in Seattle, Washington mixing their new album with Matt Bayles (MASTODON, ISIS, BOTCH) for an early 2010 release. PURIFIED IN BLOOD's most recent album, "Reaper of Souls", was released in the U.S. in June 2006. The band, which was previously hailed...

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EYECULT: Debut Album Out Now

Swedish black metal band EYECULT, whcih features members of the dark metal act ANACHRONAEON, released its seven-song debut album, "Morituri Te Salutamus", on December 2 via the German label Ewiges Eis Records. According to a press release, the band's sound can be described as "fast black metal with...

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OBITUARY: New U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Legendary Florida death metallers OBITUARY have scheduled the following dates: May 28 - Club Firestone - Orlando, FL May 29 - Volume 11 - Raleigh, NC Jun. 01 - Opera House - Toronto, ON Jun. 02 - Blondie's - Detroit, MI Jun. 03 - Rave - Milwaukee, WI Jun. 05 - Marquee - Tulsa, OK ...

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OBITUARY: 'Live Xecution' DVD Trailer Available

"Live Xecution - Party.San 2008", the new concert DVD from Florida death metal veterans OBITUARY, will receive a U.S. release in January 2010 via Regain. The footage for the disc was filmed at last year's Party.San Open Air festival, which was held August 7-9, 2008 in Bad Berka, Germany. Commented b...

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OBITUARY: Some South American Dates Being Rescheduled

Some of the dates on OBITUARY's South American tour are being rescheduled for January or February 2010 because of work visa issues. OBITUARY will perform the following shows in Brazil (with BELPHEGOR) next week as scheduled: Dec. 02 - Porto Alegre/RS - Brazil - Bar Opinião Dec. 04 - São Paulo/SP, Br...

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IHSAHN: More Footage From The Studio Posted Online

The second in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for "After", the forthcoming studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, can be viewed below. The band states, "In this footage we have included recording of vocals and some guests,...

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Former EMPEROR Guitarist SAMOTH Launches THE WRETCHED END

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),has entered the studio to begin recording its as-yet-untitled debut album for a 2010 release. A vocalist...

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ROB HALFORD Interviewed At Launch Party For 'New Super Mario Bros.'

Rob Halford was interviewed by Ray Carsillo of 1050espn.com and ESPNvideogames.com when the JUDAS PRIEST singer attended the 25th anniversary celebration and launch party for New Super Mario Bros. at the Nintendo World Store in Rockefeller Center, New York City on November 12, 2009. Watch the footag...

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OBITUARY: 'Live Xecution - Party.San 2008' To Receive U.S. Release In January

"Live Xecution - Party.San 2008", the new concert DVD from Florida death metal veterans OBITUARY, will receive a U.S. release in January 2010 via Regain. The footage for the disc was filmed at last year's Party.San Open Air festival, which was held August 7-9, 2008 in Bad Berka, Germany. Commented b...

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DE PROFUNDIS Signs With KOLONY RECORDS

London, U.K.-based progressive extreme metal band DE PROFUNDIS has inked a European deal with Kolony Records. Due in February 2010, the group's second album, "A Bleak Reflection", was recorded in June/July 2009 with producer Fernando Pereira Lopes (MISANTHROPE, ORAKLE) and was mastered by Tim Turan...

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WINTERFYLLETH Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

Self-dubbed "English heritage black metal" band WINTERFYLLETH has inked a deal with Candlelight Records. The group's new album, "The Mercian Sphere", is tentatively due next year. Commented guitarist/vocalist Chris Naughton: "WINTERFYLLETH are proud to have been given the opportunity to sign with su...

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OBITUARY Frontman Interviewed By Mexico's SEARCH & DESTROY

Mexico's Search & Destroy recently conducted an interview with vocalist John Tardy of Florida death metal legends OBITUARY. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. OBITUARY will release a new concert DVD, titled "Live Xecution - Party.San 2008", on November 19 via R...