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SKULLHOG: Less Gore, More Brutality

Dutch grindcore/sludge metal band SKULLHOG (formerly BILE) has just entered the studio to record several brand new tracks for two upcoming split releases. The first is a split 7" with Sweden's REGURGITATE and the second release will be a split 10" with Australia's BLOOD DUSTER. According to the band...

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THUNDERBOLT Announces New Drummer

Norwegian melodic metallers THUNDERBOLT have announced the addition of former WHERE ANGELS FALL drummer Ole Kristian Løvberg to the group's ranks. Løvberg joins the band as the replacement for Vegard Waske, who has left THUNDERBOLT earlier in the month "due to an extremely heavy workload over the pa...

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VOMITORY: Early Albums To Be Released On Vinyl

The first two VOMITORY albums, "Raped in their own Blood" (1996) and "Redemption" (1999) will soon finally be available on vinyl. Animate Records will release them both as strictly limited vinyl versions of 666 copies each. An exact release date will be announced soon. VOMITORY is currently busy wri...

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RAVEN To Perform At Spain's ROCKZINANTE EXCALIBUR METAL FESTIVAL

British metal maniacs RAVEN will perform at the Rockzinante Excalibur Metal Festival in Alcala de Henares, Spain this Saturday, September 30. The complete festival billing is as follows (in alphabetical order): DESTRUCTION DORO DRAGONFLY GLENN HUGHES HAMELYN RAVEN SAVAGE CIRCUS SPHINX TONY MARTIN U....

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SUPREME MAJESTY Schedules Live Debut With New Lineup

Swedish melodic metallers SUPREME MAJESTY will make their live debut with their new lineup — featuring new guitarist Jimmy Hedlund (FALCONER),bassist Håkan Nyander (ex-ROAD, SERENADE, SANZIA, INBLACK) and keyboardist Mattias Holmgren — on November 18 at Magasinet in Kristianstad, Sweden. SUPREME MA...

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LEGION OF THE DAMNED To Enter Studio In October

Dutch thrashers LEGION OF THE DAMNED (formerly OCCULT) will enter Stage One studio in Bühne, Germany in October with producer Andy Classen to begin recording their sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2007. So far, only one songtitle has been revealed: "Atomicide". As previously reported, LEGIO...

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GRIFFIN: More 'Unmixed' Album Samples Available

Norwegian heavy metal act GRIFFIN is currently in the studio with engineer Rune Stavnesli and producer Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) working on its fifth album, entitled "The Ultimate Demise". Commented the band: "Last night we did the last of the basic vocals, guitars, bass, etc. Our former singer P...

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SOLITUDE AETURNUS: 'Alone' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for Texas-based long-running heavy doomsters SOLITUDE AETURNUS' sixth studio album, entitled "Alone", has been posted online at this location (artwork created by Travis Smith). Due in Europe on November 10 through Massacre Records, "Alone" was recorded at Nomad Studios in Carrolton...

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AXENSTAR: New Song Posted Online

Swedish power metallers AXENSTAR have uploaded their song "Edge of the World" on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's fourth album, "The Final Requiem", which was relesed in Europe on September 8 via Germany's Massacre Records (the rest of the world will receive the CD in October). Ac...

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BILE Changes Name To SKULLHOG

Dutch grindcore/sludge metal band BILE has officially changed its name to SKULLHOG. Formed in 1998 to pay homage to HELLHAMMER, SLAUGHTER and DEAD INFECTION, among others, the group's focus, lyrically and visually, is on slasher films, with their debut EP, "The Shed" (2000),based on "The Texas Chai...

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GRIFFIN: Demo Sample Posted Online

Norwegian heavy metal band GRIFFIN has uploaded a demo sample of a track that will be included on its upcoming fifth album, entitled "The Ultimate Demise". The band says: "No solos here, and the sound is not too good, but you'll hear that we're moving towards a harder expression." Check it out at

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RAZORBACK Signs With AOR HEAVEN

RAZORBACK, the new band consisting of Rolf Munkes (guitar, MAJESTY, ex-VANIZE),Stefan Berggren (vocals, ex-COMPANY OF SNAKES),Marcus Bielenberg (bass, ex-VANIZE),Chris Heun (guitar, ex-SHYLOCK) and Andre Hilgers (drums, ex-AXXIS, SILENT FORCE),has inked a new record deal with the Munich, Germany...

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THE ORANGEBURG MASSACRE: New Album Preview Available

California hardcore act THE ORANGEBURG MASSACRE has been busy finishing production on its debut full-length, entitled "Moorea", and has just posted the first preview in the form of the track "Archipelago". Check it out at this location. "Moorea" was mixed by Mike Watts (HOPESFALL, THE CHARIOT, AS CI...

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LORD BELIAL Announces 'New' Guitarist

Sweden's LORD BELIAL has been rejoined by guitarist Niclas "Pepa" Andersson following the departure of Hjalmar Nielsen earlier in the week. "After the decision to look for a new guitarist was made, all of us in LORD BELIAL felt that we ought to ask Niclas 'Pepa' Andersson to rejoin LORD BELIAL after...

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LORD BELIAL Guitarist Explains Departure

Guitarist Hjalmar Nielsen of Sweden's LORD BELIAL has issued the following statement regarding his decision to leave the band: "I want to start with a big THANK YOU to THOMAS, MICKE and ANDERS for this great time with LORD BELIAL that I've had for the past three years. You let me jump on to a ...