Search results for 'aggression'
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Mechanize
We've been waiting the better part of a decade for this. That moment where one of metal's most influential vocalists looks his longtime right-hand man in the eyes and croons, "Reunited and it feels so good, reunited 'cuz we understood' and the dynamic duo of Burton C. Bell and Dino Cazares are toget...February 24, 2010
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Ylem
Within minutes of thinking about the continual elevation of DARK FORTRESS' game these past several years, culminating (well, time will tell) in "Ylem", it was more than a few times that the thought "the German DIMMU BORGIR" entered my mind. Considering that such a proclamation will no doubt result i...February 24, 2010
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CARNIFEX: 'Hell Chose Me' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Hell Chose Me", the new album from the California-based deathcore band CARNIFEX, sold around 3,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at No. 4 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, de...February 24, 2010
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Disciples of the Unseen
Never any shortage of quality metal acts in Canada, particularly the Province of Quebec, it is AETERNAM's turn to make a cannonball splash in the heavy music pool with debut album "Disciples of the Unseen". The Quebec City band proves themselves not only exceedingly capable musicians, but also creat...February 23, 2010
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Desolation of Eden
This is not good. Though deathcore has become the new "nu metal" to the traditionalist head banger, there are bands out there that that do it quite well and that write music with an ear toward the maintenance of aggression without any sacrifice of suitable songwriting dynamics. Utah's CHELSEA GRIN i...February 23, 2010
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II: The Reign of Darkness
Much better! I had no anticipatory thoughts about ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY's "II: The Reign of Darkness", as a result of my impression of the British death metal band after reviewing "Before the Throne of Infection". I found the Siege of Amida/Candlelight release to be more than tolerable from the...February 23, 2010
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ARMA GATHAS: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
ARMA GATHAS, the metal band featuring former CATARACT guitarist Simon Fülleman, ex-BORN FROM PAIN singer Ché Snelting, MACHINEMADE GOD and ex-CORNELIUS guitarist Marc Niedersberg, ex-DISLOYAL drummer and drum student Max van Winkelhof and Alex Härtel on bass, will release its debut album, "Dead To T...February 22, 2010
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FATAL EMBRACE Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS
German thrashers FATAL EMBRACE have inked a deal with Metal Blade Records for the worldwide release of their new album, "The Empires Of Inhumanity". Formed in 1993, FATAL EMBRACE is not a band you would accuse of jumping on a bandwagen because thrash metal seems hip again. In fact, these young men s...February 22, 2010
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TRIVIUM: New Song 'Shattering The Skies Above' Available For Streaming
Inspired by the God Of War series, TRIVIUM's new song, "Shattering the Skies Above", appears on the upcoming extended play (EP) soundtrack for the highly anticipated PlayStation3 (PS3) exclusive videogame "God of War III". The EP, titled "God of War: Blood & Metal", will be made available on Mar...February 18, 2010
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OMEGA LITHIUM: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Stigmata' Video Shoot Available
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the video for the song "Stigmata" from the Croatian female-fronted gothic metal band OMEGA LITHIUM can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's debut album, "Dreams In Formaline", which was released last September via Drakkar Records. "Dreams In F...February 17, 2010
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THE MURDER INDUSTRY Signs With XTREEM MUSIC
Spanish brutal death metallers THE MURDER INDUSTRY have inked a deal with Xtreem Music. The band's already completed debut album, "Death Motivation", is scheduled for release in March. According to a press release, the CD "includes eight songs with an awesome production made by the talented Spanish...February 16, 2010
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ARMA GATHAS Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS
ARMA GATHAS, the metal band featuring former CATARACT guitarist Simon Fülleman, ex-BORN FROM PAIN singer Ché Snelting, MACHINEMADE GOD and ex-CORNELIUS guitarist Marc Niedersberg, ex-DISLOYAL drummer and drum student Max van Winkelhof and Alex Härtel on bass, has signed a worldwide deal with Metal B...February 8, 2010
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RATT: 'Infestation' Artwork Unveiled; New Single Available For Streaming
Californian hard rock veterans RATT will release their new album, "Infestation", on April 20 via Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records. Check out the CD cover artwork below. "Best Of Me", the first single from "Infestation", is available for streaming in its entirety using the player below. The track...February 2, 2010
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CARNIFEX To Unleash 'Hell Chose Me' This Month
Taking a darker and more blasphemous approach to their already visceral sound, California-based deathcore band CARNIFEX will unleash "Hell Chose Me" on February 16 via Victory Records. Blood-curdling screams, guttural growls, double-bass fury, and razor-sharp guitar riffs make for sinister and bruta...February 2, 2010
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New CRADLE TO GRAVE Frontman Rushed To Hospital After Contracting H1N1 Virus
On January 23, 2010, vocalist/bassist Donavan "Demon" Mason of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada metallers CRADLE TO GRAVE was rushed to Vancouver's UBC Hospital after he was unresponsive to his family attempting to wake him up. Mason is blind and suffers from advanced diabetes, which can cause hi...February 1, 2010
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