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It is rare that I'm enamored with a re-recording effort, as the results are often stale, the magic of the original recordings — no matter how devoid of modern studio polish — lost in the mix. The re-recordings of classics by the likes of TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION surely have their moments, but the e...

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GORELORD: 'Chapter IV – Hellbound' Artwork Revealed

GORELORD, the one-man "deathgroove" project of Frediablo (NECOPHAGIA, GRIMFIST, HEMNUR),has revealed the cover artwork (see below) for its new album, "Chapter IV - Hellbound". The CD is due later in the year via Sworn Records. Frediablo said, "[The cover] was designed by myself via my new freelance...

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CARCASS: Photos From North American Tour Kick-Off Available

ReturnToThePit.com has posted several hundred photos from the first show of CARCASS' North American tour, which kicked off last night (Friday, September 5) at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Included are pictures of the following artists: (Note: One of the tour's scheduled support acts, A...

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IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION Begins Recording Debut Album

Fast-rising British death metal band IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION entered the studio this past Monday (September 1) to begin recording its debut album titled "The Legacy". The talented young five-piece — which delivers "instantly recognizable, crushing, modern death metal, while being unmistakably root...

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SHADES OF DUSK To Release New Album In November

Lanaudiere-based death metallers SHADES OF DUSK have teamed up with Prodisk for the release of their second album entitled "Quiescence". The CD was recorded and mixed by Antoine Lussier (EMMURE, CAMILLA RHODES) and mastered by Yannick St-Amand (DESPISED ICON, BENEATH THE MASSACRE) at the Northern St...

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ARCHITECTS Prepare For First-Ever U.S. Tour

British quintet ARCHITECTS will make its live debut on American soil as part of the Cleansing The Nation tour this fall alongside Century Media labelmates SUICIDE SILENCE, EMMURE, BENEATH THE MASSACRE and AFTER THE BURIAL. ARCHITECTS drummer Dan Searle commented: "We are ridiculously excited to be h...

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NARNIA Announces New Singer

Swedish epic/melodic metallers NARNIA — who recently parted ways with singer Christian Liljegren — have announced the addition of vocalist Germán Pascual (see photo below) to the group's ranks. The band says, "Germán truly shares our vision and has shown us that he can handle old NARNIA songs with f...

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CATAMENIA: New Album Release Date Announced, Artwork Revealed

Finnish melodic black metallers CATAMENIA will release their new album, "VIII - The Time Unchained", on October 24 via Massacre Records. The cover artwork was created by Anthony Clarkson. CATAMENIA recenty parted ways with singer Olli-Jukka Mustonen. The lead vocals in the band are now being handled...

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CRYPTOPSY: European Headlining Tour Dates Announced

Montreal-based extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY will undertake a European headlining tour in November/December with support from fellow Canadians BENEATH THE MASSACRE as well as British acts TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED and IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION. The dates are as follows: Nov. 14 - Schweinfurt, Germany - Al...

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LAAZ ROCKIT: Photos From CD-Release Party Posted Online

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers LAAZ ROCKIT played a CD-release show for their new album, "Left for Dead", on Saturday, August 23 at Betty's Rock Club in Walnut Creek, California. The band was joined at the show by special guest Steve "Zetro" Souza (EXODUS, TENET). Check out photos from...

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RAVEN: UK Dates Announced

Legendary British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN has scheduled a number of UK dates in October. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Sep. 12 - The Sterling Hotel - Allentown, PA Sep. 13 – L'Amour - Staten Island, NY Oct. 02 - Sawyers - Kettering, UK Oct. 03 - Cellar Bar - Blackburn, ....

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RAVEN In San Francisco: Photos Available

Legendary British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN performed this past Friday (August 22) at Rockit Room in San Francisco, California. Also on the bill were STONE VENGEANCE and HELLHUNTER. Check out photos at this location (free MySpace registration may be required to view the pictures). RAVEN vocali...

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DARKANE: New Album Artwork, Release Date Revealed

The cover artwork for "Demonic Art", the new album from Swedish thrashers DARKANE, can be viewed below. Due in Europe on October 24 via via Massacre Records, the CD will be available in limited digipack format with exclusive bonus material. According to the band, "12 songs ended up on the final vers...

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MAYHEM, PESTILENCE, GENERAL SURGERY Confirmed For Next Year's MARYLAND DEATHFEST

Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM, the reformed Dutch death/thrash metal outfit PESTILENCE and Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Maryland Deathfest, set to take place May 22-24, 2009 at the Sonar in Baltimore, MD. The festival billing is sh...

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THE DUSKFALL Calls It Quits

Swedish metallers THE DUSKFALL have decided to disband following the departure of guitarist and main songwriter Mikael Sandorf. Commented Sandorf: "The time has come for me to leave THE DUSKFALL after nine years. This has been a decision I have breathed, slept and thought over for a long time. I hav...