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'True Norwegian Black Metal' Book Signing, Reception At Photo Exhibition Kick-Off
American documentary photographer Peter Beste who visited Norway thirteen times in seven years while working to develop the definitive photodocumentation of Norwegian black metal scene for his book "True Norwegian Black Metal" held a signing session during the opening reception for his photo exhibit...May 11, 2008
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'True Norwegian Black Metal' Photographer On NPR's 'The Bryant Park Project'; Video Available
American documentary photographer Peter Beste who visited Norway thirteen times in seven years while working to develop the definitive photodocumentation of Norwegian black metal scene for his book "True Norwegian Black Metal" was a recent guest on NPR's "The Bryant Park Project" radio show. He took...May 2, 2008
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'True Norwegian Black Metal' Photographer: More Details Revealed About NYC Exhibition
American documentary photographer Peter Beste will hold a photo exhibition from May 9 to June 7 at Steven Kasher Gallery in New York City. The show is curated by Johan Kugelberg and is not to be missed. The opening reception and book signing is scheduled for May 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Peter ...April 29, 2008
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ODIN'S COURT: 'Deathanity' Cover Art Unveiled
Lexington Park, Maryland-based progressive rock/metal band ODIN'S COURT has unveiled the cover art of its forthcoming album, entitled "Deathanity". The art was created by Jessica Noir of Gothique Noir Dark Arts. "Deathanity" is said to be a concept album about the direction the human race is taking...April 23, 2008
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FALL OF SERENITY: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online
German behemoth FALL OF SERENITY will release its fourth full-length album, "The Crossfire", in North America on May 13. But much has changed since we last heard from the death-thrash axe-slayers. After 2006's herculean "Bloodred Salvation", long-time bass player John Gahlert took over the microphon...April 18, 2008
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A Conversation With IHSAHN
By: Scott Alisoglu After much speculation, Vegard "Ihsahn" Tveitan finally released a solo album called "The Adversary" in 2006, one that allowed him complete freedom to delve into the heavy metal influences that shaped the man, while still maintaining the mystical aura that defines EMPEROR's entire...April 17, 2008
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ATOMIZER: Another New Song Posted Online
Melbourne, Australia-based black-thrash metal ensemble ATOMIZER has posted another song from its fourth and final studio album, "Caustic Music for the Spiritually Bankrupt", on its MySpace page. The track "The Inevitable Mutiny" "has a slower, more epic aura that permeates the track," says the band....April 14, 2008
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Photographer Discusses 'True Norwegian Black Metal' Book; Audio Available
A podcast interview with American documentary photographer Peter Beste about his book "True Norwegian Black Metal", his initiation into the black metal cadre, his background as a photographer and some of his most memorable experiences hanging with heroes, villains and legends of the genre is availab...April 7, 2008
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KISS' 1977 Comic Book To Be Released In France
To coincide with KISS' return to France with a concert in Bercy (the group's first appearance in the country in nine years),Wetta will publish the French edition of the 1977 Marvel Comics full-color KISS comic book presenting the band as superheroes. A "variant cover" edition limited to 100 copies...April 7, 2008
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NETTLETHRONE: 'Dissonant Progression' Out Now
Turkish death metal band NETTLETHRONE has released its debut album, "Dissonant Progression", on Ghostwall Records. The band gained significant attention with the release of its demo, "Blueprint", in 2004 and shared the stage with acts like VADER, MACHINEMADE GOD, SICK TERROR, SUICIDE, CENOTAPH, PENT...March 28, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says ROBERT PLANT Is 'The Coolest, Most Down-To-Earth Guy'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is currently on the road with PEARL the band fronted by Pearl Aday, Ian's fiance and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf on five dates in the UK as the support act for VELVET REVOLVER. Commented Ian: "The PEARL tour is kicking ass. The headline gig at Barfly [on March...March 24, 2008
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Atrabilis (Residues from Verb & Flesh)
The debut from Chile's ANIMUS MORTIS, "Atrabilis (Residues from Verb & Flesh)", comes to you via Moribund Cult license from France's Debemur Morti Productions. There is not a shred of prettiness to be found on this one, an album that is tailor made for the truest fans of ferocious and caustic bl...March 24, 2008
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Omega
Welcome to the first truly great black metal album of 2008. AZAGHAL's "Omega" is an exceedingly well written, well rounded, and utterly devastating album from the Finnish horde. Heck, if you can understand Finnish lyrics, you'll really be in for a treat! Objectively speaking, I'd even put "Omega" a...March 24, 2008
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VELVET REVOLVER Hanging Backstage With ROBERT PLANT; Photo Available
VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following message regarding the band's March 22 concert at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, England: "After the last couple of days and all the craziness, [we] had a really cool surprise: Robert Plant [LED ZEPPELIN] came into our dressi...March 23, 2008
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THEATRES DES VAMPIRES To Release New Album In May
Italian gothic metal band THEATRES DES VAMPIRES will release its new album, "Anima Noir", on May 2 via Aural Music/SPV. The CD was recorded at the Temple of Noise studio in Rome with engineer Christian Ice. According to a press release, "Anima Noir" features "romantic lyrics, lyrical voices, strong...March 11, 2008