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The Garden of Unearthly Delights
Some things in life, you can depend on. A CATHEDRAL album is usually one of them. Dave Patchett art, Lee Dorrian's mad warble, delightfully silly movie samples, and most importantly, lurching, fetid SAB grooves grinding in first gear across the English countryside in varying degrees of doominess. Th...January 30, 2006
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Sis Masis
Exercises in futility don't get much more futile than this one. I'm not talking about "Sis Masis", obviously, because it's a monster of an album with a high rating. But it almost seems silly to write a review for a disc so obscure I had to hunt it down and special order it for $35 ...January 30, 2006
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Degree Absolute
Frontman, multi-instrumentalist, and former music teacher Aaron Bell formed progressive metal band DEGREE ABSOLUTE in 1999, and will finally release this self-titled debut album on January 31, 2006. The disc's nearly one hour of music mixes standard riff-heavy and melodic progressive tunes, jazz-inf...January 30, 2006
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KOLDBORN: New Songs Available For Download
Danish death metal band KOLDBORN have uploaded two brand-new songs from their forthcoming second album, "The Uncanny Valley", at their official web site. Check out rough-mix versions of the tracks "A Destiny Predicted" (mp3) and "Lords of Stupidity" (mp3). KOLDBORN are currently looking for a label...January 29, 2006
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VITAL REMAINS Unveil New Lineup In Providence: Photos Available
VITAL REMAINS made a rare New England appearance featuring Glen Benton of DEICIDE on lead vocals on Saturday, January 28 at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island. The group's lineup also included Dave Suzuki on drums, Ron Greene on bass, and Ralph Santolla (DEICIDE, ex-DEATH, ICED EARTH) on gu...January 29, 2006
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PAIN OF SALVATION Frontman Offers Band Update
PAIN OF SALVATION frontman Daniel Gildenlöw has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "As some of you might have heard or read already, I am all busy writing music and lyrics. I am completely wound up from all the ideas and different angles and approaches running though me an...January 28, 2006
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AMORPHIS Confirmed For NECKBREAKER'S BALL European Tour
Finland's AMORPHIS have been confirmed for the Neckbreaker's Ball 2006 European tour, which is scheduled to take place in April. Also appearing on the bill are HYPOCRISY, SOILWORK, ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET, SCAR SYMMETRY and an as-yet-undisclosed "special guest." Confirmed dates are as fo...January 27, 2006
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer RIPPER Comments On ROADRUNNER Anniversary Concert
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has commented on his appearance at last month's Roadrunner Records 25th anniversary concert, during which he sang MERCYFUL FATE's "Curse of the Pharoahs", KING DIAMOND's "Abigail" and ANNIHILATOR's "Alison Hell". Said...January 25, 2006
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MOONSTONE PROJECT Featuring DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW Members: Debut Due In April
Majestic Rock Records has set an April 24 release date for the debut album from the MOONSTONE PROJECT, the brainchild of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. Entitled "Time to Take a Stand", the CD is described as "genuine British-oriented '70s classic rock," not a million miles removed from the like...January 24, 2006
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BEYOND FEAR: Release Date Set For Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer's New Album
SPV has set a May 9 North American release date (one day earlier internationally) for the self-titled debut album from BEYOND FEAR, the new band fronted by former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens. "I always knew that I would bring out an album featuring my own composit...January 24, 2006
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VALKYRIE: Long-Awaited Debut CD Due This Week
Virginia's heavy doom rockers VALKYRIE have announced the release of their self-titled debut CD on Georgia's Twin Earth Records. Produced by Chris Kozlowski (PENTAGRAM, SPIRIT CARAVAN, BLUE CHEER, EARTHRIDE),the album will be available online on January 27 in the U.S. at StonerRock.com and Hellride...January 23, 2006
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DEICIDE Announce Dates In South America, Florida
Florida's legendary death metal pioneers DEICIDE will be heading to South America during the month of February. The band will launch their assault in Caracas, Venezuela on February 14 and will continue to march throughout much of South America, including Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Ecuador. Prior...January 23, 2006
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LUDICRA To Release New EP
Drummer Aesop of the San Francisco-based "post-black metal" band LUDICRA has posted the following update at the Earth-Dog.com message board: "We are happy to announce that our own amazing Christy Cather [guitar, vocals] has moved from Santa Cruz to Oakland. John Cobbett [guitar] will be on tour as J...January 23, 2006
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MEGADETH Mainman Signs Autographs At NAMM: Photos Available
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine signed autographs at the 2006 Winter NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) on Saturday (Jan. 21) at the ESP booth and the Seymour Duncan booth at at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Check out photos at Megadeth.com. As previously repo...January 23, 2006
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AMORPHIS: 'House Of Sleep' Video Posted Online
AMORPHIS' video for their new single, "House of Sleep", has been posted online at NuclearBlast.de (Real Media). The single, which recently entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 1, comes off the group's new album, "Eclipse", due on February 17 via Nuclear Blast Records. A pre-release liste...January 20, 2006