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THE ACCUSED Sign European Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Legendary splatter rockers THE ACCUSED, who recently made a triumphant return to the throne as kings of thrashing hardcore/metal crossover, have signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. The group's first album in over ten years, entitled "Oh, Martha!", was recorded by Jack Endino at Scott...

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MY DYING BRIDE Frontman To Auction Stage Outfit For Charity

MY DYING BRIDE frontman Aaron Stainthorpe is auctioning off his red (formerly white) stage outfit on eBay, starting this Sunday, March 19 (closing on March 26). The proceeds of the auction will go to charity. Upcoming MY DYING BRIDE shows: Jun. 24 - Graspop Metal Meeting - Dessel, BEL Jul. 22 - Meta...

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ILLDISPOSED To Embark On European Headlining Tour

Danish metallers ILLDISPOSED will be embarking on a short European headlining tour in late May/early June. Support on the trek will come from DEADSOIL (Germany) and 37 STABWOUNDZ (Netherlands). Immediately following the European mini-tour, ILLDISPOSED will fly to Auckland, New Zealand, where they wi...

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SATYRICON: New Song Available For Download

A brand new track from Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON, entitled "K.I.N.G", has been made available for download at this location. The song comes off the group's upcoming album, "Now, Diabolical", due in Europe on April 24 (via Sony/BMG in Norway and Roadrunner Records in the rest of the contine...

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SATYRICON Sign North American Licensing Agreement With CENTURY MEDIA

Pioneering black metal artist SATYRICON have signed a North American licensing agreement with Century Media Records for their new album "Now, Diabolical". Set for release June 13, 2006, the North American version will include a bonus track and enhanced video. Mixing the album with celebrated produce...

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You don't usually see a label like Century Media give up on a band after one album. But then again, you also usually don't run across bands like Chicago jazz/prog/metal freaks YAKUZA. Harsh metal with a technical bent and distorted sax solos? Haunting mellow free-jazz pieces? In the same song? It's...

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SATYRICON Confirmed For Sweden's CLOSE-UP FESTIVAL

Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have been confirmed for the Close-Up Festival, set to take place April 15-16 at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMON AMARTH BLINDSIDE BOLT THROWER BURST CULT OF LUNA EVERGREY IMPERIAL L...

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GORGOROTH Guitarist Appeals Sexual Assault Conviction

According to a posting on GORGOROTH's web site, the band's guitarist Infernus is appealing his conviction of aggravated sexual assault in connection with an alleged rape of a 29-year-old woman in Bergen, Norway in 2004. Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) and a friend (whose identity has not been reve...

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CHIMAIRA: Drummer ANDOLS HERRICK Checks In

Original CHIMAIRA drummer Andols Herrick, who recently returned to the group after leaving the band in late 2003, has issued the following update: "I thought I'd give you all an update on everything I've been doing during my first five weeks back in CHIMAIRA. I'm at the practice space six days a wee...

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MY DYING BRIDE To Enter Studio In April

According to a posting on MY DYING BRIDE's official web site, the band have spent the winter months writing material for a new album, to be recorded in April. A late 2006 release is expected. MY DYING BRIDE's second DVD, "Sinamorata", was released in August via Peaceville. The disc included a video...

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SATYRICON: New Album Cover Artwork, Audio Sample Posted Online

Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have uploaded the cover artwork for their upcoming CD, "Now, Diabolical", and a one-minute audio sample of the album's title track at their official web site, www.satyricon.no (turn up the sound on your computer!). "Now, Diabolical" is scheduled for release on Apr...

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SATYRICON: More Live Dates Announced

Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have lined up the following dates in May: May 05 - Hamar, NOR - Hydranten May 06 - Bergen, NOR – Bergenfest (Teatergarasjen) May 13 - Oslo, NOR - Rockefeller SATYRICON's new album, entitled "Now, Diabolical", is scheduled for release on April 24 in Europe (via Son...

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SATYRICON: 'Now, Diabolical' Track Listing Revealed

Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have posted the following message on their official web site: "We wanted to update you from the studio, but there was no time and now we have finished the album, which is for sure the most important thing to all of us. The new album is scheduled for release Monday...

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POISON IDEA's PIG CHAMPION Was Large In Life, Large In Passing

Marty Hughley of The Oregonian has issued the following report: In describing Tom Roberts, guitarist of the Portland punk band POISON IDEA, there's really no way to get around the word "big" or its synonyms. His sound was huge and fierce, his lifestyle was extreme, and his massive weight led him to...

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MORTIFICATION Announce New Drummer, Complete Work On New CD

Australian Christian metallers MORTIFICATION have announced the addition of drummer Damien Percy to the group's ranks. The band's new album, "Erasing the Goblin", has been mixed and mastered and should be available in late March. According to a press release, fans should "expect a death metal-orient...