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As the Weird Travel On

The very definition of the word "cult," DECEASED have been slogging it out for close to two decades now, their brand of rough 'n ready metal finding an audience that's as devoted as it is tiny (even by underground standards – longtime label home Relapse bailed on the band after, admittedly, nearly 1...

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MANTAS Part Ways With Vocalist BRI?

Vocalist Bri is rumored to have left MANTAS, the British band featuring former VENOM guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn. A replacement singer has yet to be announced. Prior to Bri's departure, MANTAS were gearing up to record their second album through Demolition Records. The follow-up to the group's accl...

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DEATHCHAIN: New Album Samples Available For Download

Finnish death/thrash metal act DEATHCHAIN have uploaded several audio samples from their upcoming sophomore album, "Deathrash Assault", at their official web site. The follow-up to 2004's "Deadmeat Disciples" is scheduled for release on October 12 in Finland and October 31 in the rest of the world....

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Former ATOMKRAFT Guitarist Says TONY DOLAN's 'Constant Moaning' Is 'Getting Embarrassing'

Former ATOMKRAFT guitarist Rob Matthew (currently in AGANKAST) has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It's been on my mind for a few days now after reading the public lambasting of Tony Dolan [ATOMKRAFT mainman, formerly of VENOM/MANTAS] after his latest outburst on the web. It is prov...

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Riot Detonator

The scream of "Warrrhhheeeeaaaaddddd!" (No, not the VENOM tune) to begin the second album from Norway's MINDGRINDER was my first clue that "Riot Detonator" would not be the industrial-edged, programmed death metal of 2004's "Mindtech". The previous release had its moments, but felt like a band that...

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Ex-VENOM Frontman Says BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors Are 'Jealous Of What I Am Achieving'

Former VENOM/MANTAS and current ATOMKRAFT bassist/vocalist Tony Dolan has reacted to the criticisms leveled at him for his statements made in an interview with South America's Deathrasher magazine, which were posted on BLABBERMOUTH.NET. In a follow-up question submitted by Deaththrasher (which has s...

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DECEIVER Part Ways With Singer

DECEIVER, the Swedish metal band featuring former members of MAZE OF TORMENT and XENOFANES, have parted ways with vocalist Destormo "due to other commitments." "Instead of finding a new member, Pete Flesh (guitar) will take over that duty," the band write in a press release. The group, who released...

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TONY DOLAN Says 'Egos' Are To Blame For VENOM's Lineup Changes

Deaththrasher magazine recently conducted an interview with former VENOM/MANTAS and current ATOMKRAFT bassist/vocalist Tony Dolan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Deaththrasher: Is Cronos [VENOM frontman] a friend of yours? Tony Dolan: "Friend? Well, at one time I thought we were kinda ge...

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Former VENOM Frontman TONY DOLAN To Be Featured In Upcoming Books, On Retrospective DVDs

Former VENOM/MANTAS and current ATOMKRAFT bassist/vocalist Tony Dolan's web site has been updated with the following message from Dolan's webmaster: "Tony is to feature in two more books to be released this year. The first is by legendary NWOBHM [journalist] John Tucker. The book, called 'Suzie Smil...

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DARK FUNERAL Watches Now Available

Crave Trendware is currently selling several officially licensed watches from Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL. Other artists whose watches are being sold through Crave include CANNIBAL CORPSE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, DARKTHRONE, Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),DIMMU BORGIR, DIO, KATA...

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Doomsday Machine

More of what you want from an ARCH ENEMY album, and a lot of stuff you may have found lacking in 2003's "Anthems of Rebellion", is present on the heavily-anticipated, apparently-titled-by-a-cartoon-supervillain "Doomsday Machine". The Amott brothers pile on the Swede-thrash riffs and lush '80s throw...

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RAM To Release Full-Length Debut In The Fall

RAM, the traditional Gothenburg, Sweden-based heavy metal band featuring Leif Larsson (ex-FROZEN EYES, NME WITHIN) and Morgan Pettersson (ex-B-THONG),have finished recording their full-length debut at Black Path studios for a fall 2005 release through an as-yet-undetermined label. The CD will be mi...

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Former MANTAS Bassist Clarifies Position On 'Zero Tolerance' Video

Former VENOM/MANTAS and current ATOMKRAFT bassist/vocalist Tony Dolan's web site has been updated with the following message from Dolan's webmaster: "I have been asked to state the following by the man himself as regards MANTAS and the 'Zero Tolerance' video. "The 30-second promo clip featuring [Ton...

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MANTAS To Record New Album; 'Zero Tolerance' Video Available Online

MANTAS, the new band featuring former VENOM guitarist Mantas, are gearing up to record their second album through Demolition Records. This will be the follow-up to the group's acclaimed debut, "Zero Tolerance". The initial plan was for the group to release a six-track EP, but "after an influx of new...

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VENOM Are Recording 'Finest Slice Of Black Metal To Date'

VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant has posted the following message on the new VENOM forum launched by the unofficial VENOM fan site Site of the Hydra: "Greetings, legions. "Yes, indeed, the new album is underway. We are laying down the backing tracks and bleeding with every note we play. This is a...