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BYZANTINE: Rare Full Bootleg Concert Posted Online

Now-defunct West Virginia forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE have posted a rare full bootleg concert of the band recorded on June 7, 2005 in Richmond, Virginia. The group was on the road in support of its second full-length CD, "...And They Shall Take Up Serpents", and was captured before a small...

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BYZANTINE Frontman To Record Thrash Metal Covers Album

BYZANTINE vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda has entered the studio to begin recording his solo project, which is a cover album of late '80s and early '90s thrash metal songs that inspired him and his bandmates to form BYZANTINE. "As of right now I have eight songs started and should have th...

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Oblivion Beckons

It already sucks that West Virginia prog-thrash wizards BYZANTINE had to break up, but to do it just as their new album, "Oblivion Beckons", was being released? I mean, that's taking your album title to literal extremes, for one thing. For another, so much for the CD release party — or much chance o...

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Ex-BYZANTINE Bassist Working On New THE BURT REYNOLDS DEATH METAL EXPERIMENT LP

Not one to rest on his laurels, former BYZANTINE bassist and new father, Michael "Skip" Cromer, under the guise of THE BURT REYNOLDS DEATH METAL EXPERIMENT, has begun work on his follow-up to 2006's "The Definitive Collection Volume 2". Slated for an early spring release, his sophomore effort promis...

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BYZANTINE Is 'No Longer A Functioning Band'

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE have issued the following update: "As of today, BYZANTINE is no longer a functioning band. Due to various circumstances the band will not be touring or performing together. "We would like to first thank everyone that has supported this band throug...

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Former THREAT SIGNAL Drummer Teams Up With BYZANTINE Bassist In New Band

Former THREAT SIGNAL drummer George Parfitt has teamed up with BYZANTINE bassist Michael "Skip" Cromer to form an as-yet-unnamed new band. The group, whose musical direction is said to be "very heavy, in the vein of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD," also features former CHILDREN OF TRAGEDY guitarist Andrew Wien...

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BYZANTINE Offers Seven-Minute Teaser From Forthcoming Album

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE have posted a seven-minute teaser audio file online, featuring snippets of tracks from the band's forthcoming record, "Oblivion Beckons". The file is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page, where you can also find the band's recent cov...

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BYZANTINE: 'Oblivion Beckons' Release Date Announced

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE will release their new album, "Oblivion Beckons", on January 22, 2008 via Prosthetic Records. Two songs from the CD are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. According to a press release, the tracks "Nadir" and "Expansion and Collaps...

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BYZANTINE: Two New Songs Posted Online

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE have unveiled two tracks from their upcoming album, "Oblivion Beckons", on the band's MySpace page. According to a press release, the tracks "Nadir" and "Expansion and Collapse" showcase "the wider range" that BYZANTINE has pursued on its newest r...

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BYZANTINE To Unveil Two New Songs Next Week

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE will unveil two tracks from their upcoming album, "Oblivion Beckons", on the band's MySpace page on Monday, October 1. The CD is due out in early January 2008 through Prosthetic Records. According to a press release, the tracks "Nadir" and "Expans...

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GUTWORM: 'Disfigured Narcissus' Samples Available

British extreme metallers GUTWORM will release their new album, entitled "Disfigured Narcissus", on September 7 via Anticulture Records. Audio samples are available on the group's MySpace page. Since the debut CD's release, GUTWORM has been busier than ever. After a stunning performance at the Blood...

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BYZANTINE: New Album Pushed Back To January

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE have pushed back the projected release date of their third album, "Oblivion Beckons", to early January from the previously announced September. No reason was given for the delay. BYZANTINE recently posted the cover artwork for "Oblivion Beckons" a...

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BYZANTINE Frontman Chimes In On He-Man

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE are currently featured in Decibel magazine's online blog. Frontman OJ Ojeda chimes in on his take on the worst characters ever invented in the realm of He-Man and The Masters of The Universe. To check it out, head over to the Deciblog. BYZANTINE r...

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3 MILE SCREAM: 'Our Blackened Sun' Video Posted Online

Canada's 3 MILE SCREAM has posted its Chad Archibald-directed (ARISE AND RUIN) video for the track "Our Blackened Sun" at YouTube. Commented frontman Matt McGachy: "Shooting the video was such an amazing experience to take part in. The director was very easy going and was open to all of our ideas an...

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DESTROPHY Confirmed For INDIANAPOLIS METAL FEST

DESTROPHY, the Iowa City, Iowa-based band featuring former STONE SOUR guitarist Bruce Swink, has been confirmed for the Indianapolis Metal Fest, set to take place on September 22. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: DAATH TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY DESTROPHY BYZANTINE BENEATH THE SKY EMMURE...