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DESTRUCTION: New Version Of 'Mad Butcher' Posted Online

Candlelight Records USA has posted DESTRUCTION's remake of their classic "Mad Butcher" to the label's official MySpace page. The new version of "Mad Butcher" comes off the band's forthcoming "Thrash Anthems" album, set to hit U.S. stores on January 23. Alongside 12 other remakes, "Thrash Anthems" co...

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DESTRUCTION Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany. The billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMORPHIS BELPHEGOR BENEDICTUM BLACK MAJESTY BLIND GUARDIAN BU...

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DESTRUCTION: 'Thrash Anthems' Audio Samples Available

Long-running German thrashers DESTRUCTION have posted several audio samples from their upcoming CD, "Thrash Anthems", a collection of reworked/re-recorded versions of the band's classic tracks. Check them out at this location. Due in Europe on January 22, 2007 via AFM Records (January 23 in North Am...

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DESTRUCTION Frontman: 'The Latino Metalheads Were Unbelievable Once Again'

Long-running German thrashers DESTRUCTION have just returned from their successful tour of Spain and Portugal. Commented DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer: "The Latino metalheads were unbelievable once again. This was the first time we have headlinded on the Iberian Peninsula ev...

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DESTRUCTION: 'Thrash Anthems' CD Details Revealed

AFM Records has set a January 22, 2007 European release date for "Thrash Anthems", a collection of reworked/re-recorded versions of the band's classic tracks (the album will be issued in North America on January 23 via Candlelight Records). The CD was recorded at House of Music Studio in Germany) an...

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FEAR MY THOUGHTS Signs Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media has announced the signing of German melodic thrash powerhouse FEAR MY THOUGHTS. The group's last two albums, "The Great Collapse" and "Hell Sweet Hell" (Lifeforce),garnered critical acclaim throughout Europe and, along with their relentless touring, helped them solidify a die-hard fan...

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GURD Sign With DOCKYARD 1

Switzerland's GURD, the band formed out of the ashes of the power-thrash metal legends POLTERGEIST, have inked a deal with the German label Dockyard 1. The recently completed work on their eighth album, "Bang!" (cover),at the Little Creek studio for a July 28 release. A full-length MP3 of the album...

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GURD Confirmed For Switzerland's METAL DAYZ Festival

Switzerland's GURD, the band formed out of the ashes of the power-thrash metal legends POLTERGEIST, have been confirmed for this year's Metal Dayz Festival, set to take place August 4-6 in Pratteln, Switzerland. Also scheduled to appear the event are ANNIHILATOR, BLAZE, IN EXTREMO, NANOWAR, ILLDISPO...

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Ex-HELLOWEEN Drummer KUSCH Rejoins MEKONG DELTA

Former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch has rejoined legendary German progressive thrash outfit MEKONG DELTA as the replacement for Peter Haas (ex-KROKUS, POLTERGEIST),who is reportedly too busy to take part in the new album recording sessions. Kusch is no stranger to MEKONG DELTA...

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GURD Seek Photo Submissions For New Album Cover

Switzerland's GURD, the band formed out of the ashes of the power-thrash metal legends POLTERGEIST, have completed work on their eighth album, "Bang!", at the Little Creek studio for a late spring release. The band have launched a contest via their official web site whereby fans can submit a photo t...

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FEAR MY THOUGHTS Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the signing of German melodic death/metalcore outfit FEAR MY THOUGHTS. Commented the band in a statement: "We're absolutely happy to announce that we have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. This label has always hosted bands we love, from one of t...

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GURD: New Album Samples Available For Download

Switzerland's GURD, the band formed out of the ashes of the power-thrash metal legends POLTERGEIST, are currently busy in their Little Creek studio working on their eighth album, entitled "Bang!". The recordings are almost done and mainman V.O. will start mixing the effort during the coming days. Ro...

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THEORY IN PRACTICE Guitarist Joins MEKONG DELTA

Mainman Ralf Hubert of the legendary German progressive thrash outfit MEKONG DELTA is in the process of putting together a new lineup for the group. Joining the bassist in the band's current incarnation are returning drummer Peter Haas (ex-KROKUS, POLTERGEIST) and guitarist Peter Sjöberg (also known...

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DARK FORTRESS Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the signing of German black metal hopefuls DARK FORTRESS. The group's fourth full-length CD, "Séance", will be released in Europe on January 30, 2006. Formed in 1994, DARK FORTRESS have established themselves in the top ranks of the genre with captivating, intense...

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'Masters Of Horror' Soundtrack Compilation: Final Track Listing Unveiled

Blistering.com has revealed the complete track listing for the soundtrack to the highly anticipated "Masters of Horror" series, a 13-episode anthology directed by today's most renowned horror directors. Due October 18 via Immortal Records, the specially-priced, extravagantly packaged, double disc CD...