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AESMA DAEVA Schedules Minneapolis, Brooklyn Shows
Minneapolis symphonic metal band AESMA DAEVA has scheduled two shows in August and September in honor of its guitarist Earl Root, who passed away on May 23 due to complications from Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, a cancer he had been battling for over 10 years: Aug. 29 - First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN (Earl...July 24, 2008
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DE PROFUNDIS Announces New Drummer
London, UK-based progressive doom metal band DE PROFUNDIS has announced the addition of drummer Nick Tingle to the group's ranks. "We were extremely impressed by his professional attitude, superb technical ability and fantastic feel for music," the group writes in a statement. "Nick is a trained mus...July 21, 2008
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THE AMENTA: 'n0n' Album Details Revealed
Australia's extreme industrial metal collective THE AMENTA has completed work on its latest CD, "n0n", at The Vault Studios in Sydney, Australia with longtime engineer Lachlan Mitchell (NAZXUL). Mastering for the album took place at Studios 301 with Australia's premier mastering engineer Steve Smart...July 11, 2008
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HEAVEN'S BASEMENT Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
UK's HEAVEN'S BASEMENT has confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, set to take place August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, August 15: AKERCOCKE EVILE OPETH PRIMAL FEAR SOULFLY DESTRUCTION HELLOWEEN PRAYING MANTIS SAINT...July 8, 2008
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THE AMENTA Begins Mixing New Album
Australia's extreme industrial metal collective THE AMENTA will enter The Vault Studios in Sydney, Australia this week to mix its latest release, "n0n", with longtime engineer Lachlan Mitchell (NAZXUL). Mastering for the album will take place at Studios 301 with Australia's premier mastering enginee...June 25, 2008
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SOULFLY Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR
SOULFLY has been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, set to take place August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Bloodstock Open Air festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC CROWNING GLORY DESTRUCTION...June 24, 2008
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PRAYING MANTIS Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
UK rock veterans PRAYING MANTIS have been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, set to take place August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Bloodstock Open Air festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC C...June 3, 2008
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NAPALM DEATH Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH have been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, set to take place August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. "We are really excited to be a part of the Bloodstock festival this year," NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury told Metal Hammer....May 27, 2008
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Final Excerpt From SLAYER Biography Now Online
Author Joel McIver has placed a third and final excerpt from his forthcoming book, "The Bloody Reign of Slayer", online at www.joelmciver.co.uk. The excerpt, which features the band and associated personnel discussing the ferocious opening tracks of the classic 1986 album "Reign in Blood", has been...May 23, 2008
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GRAND MAGUS: 'Iron Will' Artwork Revealed
Swedish powerhouse GRAND MAGUS, which features in its ranks current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will release its fourth full-length album, "Iron Will", in Europe on June 9 via Rise Above Records. The CD, which was once again recorded in Stockholm, with Oneman acting as engineer...May 22, 2008
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DESTRUCTION Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC CRO...May 20, 2008
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Embracing this Deformity
When the subject of British metal comes up, my first thoughts are invariably ones concerning blinding insanity, teeth-rattling noisiness, and dangerous levels of psychosis. That's because over the last couple of years I've been reviewing albums by the likes of AKERCOCKE, BIOMECHANICAL, and BURNING S...May 19, 2008
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AKERCOCKE Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
UK-based black metallers AKERCOCKE have been confirmed for this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 15-17, 2008 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC CROWN...May 13, 2008
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AKERCOCKE To Support SABBAT In London
UK-based black metallers AKERCOCKE will support the reactivated British thrashers SABBAT on June 8 at Scala in London. Opening the show will be Dublin thrash hopefuls GAMA BOMB. As previously reported, AKERCOCKE has scheduled a June 5 performance at The Barfly in Birmingham, England. Support at the...May 7, 2008
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UK's DAMNATION FESTIVAL Moves To University Of Leeds
Damnation Festival will return to darken Leeds, UK's doorstep on Saturday, November 22, 2008, promising to be the metal event of the year. The festival will move into the stunning three-room venue University Of Leeds, as it continues to expand as the UK's finest independent metal showcase. Following...May 2, 2008