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VEX Hard At Work On 'Thanatopsis'
Texas-based metallers VEX recently announced the addition of vocalist Orlando Logan Perez (AGAINST THE PLAGUES) and guitarist Mike "E.D." Day (RUINS OF HONOR, BILDEBERG, ALTERNATE15) to the group's ranks. Perez will enter the studio this coming week to begin recording VEX's new full length-album, "T...May 24, 2008
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BILOCATE Signs Distribution Deal For Middle East
Jordanian dark oriental metallers BILOCATE have inked a distribution deal with Daxar Multimedia Ltd. for the Middle East region for the band's upcoming album, "Sudden Death Syndrome". The CD will be made available on the shelves of Virgin Megastores showrooms in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan and...May 24, 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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SWALLOW THE SUN: 'Plague Of Butterflies' EP Details Revealed
Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN have finished recording their next EP called "Plague of Butterflies" for a September release via Spinefarm Records. Commented the band: "'Plague of Butterflies' is a story about an old hermit, deep woods, loneliness and the plague. It's one song in three parts...May 22, 2008
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PARADISE LOST: 'The Anatomy Of Melancholy' E-Card Available
An e-card for PARADISE LOST's forthcoming DVD, "The Anatomy Of Melancholy", can be accessed at this location. On April 12, 2007, PARADISE LOST played a sold-out show at the Koko club in the heart of Camden, London to record a DVD. Fans and media from all over the world came to the beautiful ...May 21, 2008
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ANATA Drummer Checks In From Recording Studio
Swedish death metal masters ANATA have entered the studio to begin recording their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Earache Records. Commented drummer Conny Pettersson: "Finally the day had come that we had been waiting for so long. Preparation is the key, and if you can be...May 19, 2008
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KATATONIA: European Festival Appearances Announced
Sweden's KATATONIA has scheduled the following European festival appearances: June 20 - Hellfest, Clisson, France June 28 - Hunterfest, Szczytno, Poland July 12 - Hegyalja Festival, Tokaj, Hungary July 26 - Kuopiorock, Kuopio, Finland KATATONIA is scheduled to enter the studio this spring to record...May 14, 2008
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BILOCATE: 'Sudden Death Syndrome' Artwork Unveiled
Jordanian dark oriental metallers BILOCATE have unveiled the cover artwork for their forthcoming album, "Sudden Death Syndrome", at this location. The artwork was designed by Dennis Sibeijn, who has previously worked with such bands as DRACONIAN, CHIMAIRA and ABORTED. Commented vocalist Ramzi Essaye...May 12, 2008
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PICA FIERCE Wins 'Norwegian Wacken Metal Battle'
Norwegian thrash/death metal band PICA FIERCE won the "Norwegian Wacken Metal Battle" final this past Friday night (May 9). The competition was held in Trondheim and featured five of the most promising bands in the Norwegian metal scene today. The winner's prize is a slot at this year's Wacken Open...May 11, 2008
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PARADISE LOST Schedules 20th-Anniversary Shows With ANATHEMA, MY DYING BRIDE
To celebrate PARADISE LOST's 20th anniversary this year, the British gothic metal pioneers will perform two special shows this September alongside ANATHEMA and MY DYING BRIDE. The details are as follows: Sep. 18 - Bataclan, Paris, FRA Sep. 19 - The Forum, London, UK Four tracks from the upcoming PAR...May 8, 2008
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STARTERHEAD To Release 'Undergrounding' In June
Swedish death metal band STARTERHEAD will release its new album, "Undergrounding", on June 3 through Indark Music. The CD was produced by Jens Bogren (OPETH, KATATONIA) and features a guest appearance by ANATA's Conny Pettersson on drums. Check out audio samples on the group's MySpace profile. Forme...May 7, 2008
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PARADISE LOST Members Comment On Upcoming 'The Anatomy Of Melancholy' DVD
Four tracks from the upcoming PARADISE LOST DVD "The Anatomy Of Melancholy" are available for streaming in audio format on the band's MySpace page. Check out the songs "Sweetness", "Pity The Sadness", "No Celebration" and "Say Just Words" at this location. On April 12, 2007, PARADISE LOST played a s...April 30, 2008
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KATATONIA Drummer, ASTRAL DOORS Bassist Join Forces In THE UNREST
KATATONIA drummer Daniel Liljekvist and ASTRAL DOORS bassist Martin Haglund have joined forces in a new band called THE UNREST. The group, whose lineup is completed by American vocalist Trevor Marks (who originally went to Sweden as part of a foreign exchange program from his university in the State...April 28, 2008
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Unblessing the Purity
Sweden's BLOODBATH just keeps on churning out their modernized old school (if that makes any sense) brand of death metal. Yet the detractors are sure to bitch when they find out that new EP "Unblessing the Purity" no longer includes what many considered to be the driving force of the act, Dan Swanö....April 28, 2008
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PARADISE LOST Streaming Four Audio Tracks From 'The Anatomy Of Melancholy'
Four tracks from the upcoming PARADISE LOST DVD "The Anatomy Of Melancholy" are available for streaming in audio format on the band's MySpace page. Check out the songs "Sweetness", "Pity The Sadness", "No Celebration" and "Say Just Words" at this location. On April 12, 2007, PARADISE LOST played a s...April 26, 2008