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PRIMORDIAL Frontman Issues Update

Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has issued the following update: "We are in a period of purgatory. The kind we are well used to, where that time is upon us to start thinking about a new album. The gigs and festivals offers still come in, but what everyone is...

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HEAVEN ABLAZE Releases New Song, Announces New Drummer

London, Ontario-based melodic death metallers HEAVEN ABLAZE have posted another new song, "As I Bring To Waste", on their MySpace page. The track was recorded at Ice House Studios. In other news, HEAVEN ABLAZE has announced the addition of drummer Jason Longo (BLOOD OF CHRIST, WILL OF THE ANCIENTS,...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER: Footage From 'Deflorate' Bonus DVD Available

Michigan's unstoppable sons of molten melodic death metal THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will release "Deflorate", the follow-up to 2007's "Nocturnal", on September 15. In preparation of this behemoth release, Metal Blade Records is offering a pre-order to fans which includes a signed copy of "Deflorate" a...

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PANTHEON I: 'Serpent Christ' Video Unveiled

Norwegian extreme metallers PANTHEON I have unveiled the video for "Serpent Christ" (see below),a track taken from the band's newly released album, "Worlds I Create". The clip, which shows PANTHEON I performing amidst scenes of bondage and torture, was directed by Espen Krukhaug, who also worked on...

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BLASPHEMY Announces Two 'Live Rituals'

BLASPHEMY — Canada's "first black metal band" — will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its 1989 "Blood Upon the Altar" demo by preparing a few select concerts — the group's first anywhere in eight years. The band — consisting of 3 Black Hearts of Damnation and Impurity (drums),Nocturnal Grave Desec...

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AVERSE SEFIRA: Central American Dates Postponed

Texas black metal trio AVERSE SEFIRA has issued the following update: "Due to scheduling issues on behalf of the band, AVERSE SEFIRA must postpone their performances in Central America. We hope our supporters in the region will not be too disappointed. We appreciate the efforts of the promoters of G...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER: 'Deflorate' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for "Deflorate", the new album from the Michigan-based melodic death metal band THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on September 15 via Metal Blade Records. The album's first single, "A Selection Unnatural", is now available for streaming e...

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DAYLIGHT MISERY Completes Work On Debut Album

Greek death metal band DAYLIGHT MISERY has completed work on its debut album, "Depressive Icons", for a tentative November 2009 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label. The drums for the CD were recorded at Woodshed Studios in Germany by Seraph (DARK FORTRESS, NONEUCHILD) and producer Victor...

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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO: I Can Imagine Myself Playing Speed Metal At 75

SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo recently spoke to Keith Carman of Hellbound about the band's forthcoming album, "World Painted Blood". He said, "I can't get enough of the new SLAYER record. I'm really excited about this one. I could try to pinpoint [why] but I can't. It's just very cool." He continued,...

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DARK FUNERAL, DESTRUCTION, EDGUY Confirmed For Australia's SCREAMFEST

According to PyroMusic.net, DARK FUNERAL, DESTRUCTION, EDGUY, ROTTING CHRIST and SONATA ARCTICA are among the confirmed bands for Screamfest, a massive two-day festival set to take place December 31, 2009 - January 1, 2010 at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. The festival billing is shaping up as follow...

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Grindcore 'Supergroup' LOCK UP To Perform At U.K.'s DAMNATION FESTIVAL

Grindcore supergroup LOCK UP will headline the Terrorizer Stage at the U.K.'s Damnation Festival, set to take place Saturday, October 24 at Leeds University Union. This will be the band's only show of 2009 and will likely mark their last-ever live appearance. The almost mythical extreme metal behemo...

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Ex-ATTACKER Singer BOB MITCHELL Unveils 'Days Gone By' Cover Artwork

Former ATTACKER vocalist Bob Mitchell has unveiled the cover artwork for "Days Gone By", his upcoming collection of remakes of classic-rock tracks from such artists as THE WHO, DEEP PURPLE and LED ZEPPELIN. Check it out below. The recording sessions for "Days Gone By" wrapped on December 27, 2008 at...

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ELECTRIC WIZARD, THE GATES OF SLUMBER Confirmed For U.K.'s DAMNATION FESTIVAL

ELECTRIC WIZARD and THE GATES OF SLUMBER have been confirmed for the U.K.'s Damnation Festival, set to take place Saturday, October 24 at Leeds University Union. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: THERAPY? DESTRUCTION ELECTRIC WIZARD JESU ROTTING CHRIST THIS WILL DESTROY YOU AKERCOCKE A...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer: 'Our Sound And Style Has Endured The Test Of Time'

DREAM THEATER's publicity firm, MSO, has released the following question-and-answer session with the band's drummer, Mike Portnoy: Q: Congrats on the massive global success that has greeted "Black Clouds & Silver Linings": a #1 debut on the Billboard European chart and 12 Top Ten album chart deb...

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HURTLOCKER Parts Ways With NAPALM RECORDS, Seeks New Label Home

Chicago's HURTLOCKER has parted ways with Napalm Records after releasing two albums through the label — 2006's "Fear in a Handful of Dust" and 2007's "Embrace the Fall". Commented the band: "We have three new songs demoed and are in the process of shopping. We are really looking forward to finding a...