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SCALE THE SUMMIT: New Song Available For Streaming
"Gallows", a brand new song from Houston-based progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT, can be streamed at this location. The track comes off the band's third album, "The Collective", which will released on March 1 via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2009's "Carving Desert Canyons" was re...February 14, 2011
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Former ATHEIST/CYNIC Bassist Launches SYNKRONIZITY
SYNKRONIZITY, the new project led by former ATHEIST/CYNIC bassist Tony Choy, has completed work on its debut album for a May release. The cover artwork for the CD is being created by Eliran Kantor, who has previously worked with ATHEIST, TESTAMENT, SIGH, ANACRUSIS and GWAR, among others. Commented C...February 11, 2011
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PAIN Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Swedish metallers PAIN, who are led by HYPOCRISY mainman Peter Tägtgren, are working on the follow-up to 2008's "Cynic Paradise". NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon, who also happens to be the girlfriend of PAIN bassist Johan Husgafvel, writes on her official blog that Tägtgren is putting the finishing t...February 9, 2011
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THE FACELESS Re-Signs With SUMERIAN RECORDS
Los Angeles- based progressive death metal titans THE FACELESS have re-signed with Sumerian Records. The band will enter guitarist's Michael Keene's studio in March to begin recording its third album for a summer release. Commented Sumerian Records founder Ash Avildsen: "Of every signing in the hist...February 8, 2011
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'Mean Deviation' Author Names 2010's Top Ten in Prog Metal (And Beyond!)
Jeff Wagner, author of the acclaimed book "Mean Deviation: Four Decades of Progressive Heavy Metal", explains his list of 2010's best prog metal releases (and more!) online at the Bazillion Points blog. Recapping a banner year for progressive metal, Wagner's picks include releases by ENSLAVED, CYNIC...February 1, 2011
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BETZEFER: Teaser For 'Freedom To The Slave Makers' Album Available
A teaser for "Freedom To The Slave Makers", the forthcoming album from Israeli metallers BETZEFER, can be viewed below. "Doomsday" is a short zombie-flick with strong Israeli and Jewish motifs, promoting "Freedom to the Slave Makers". It was written and directed by BETZEFER frontman Avital Tamir's f...January 31, 2011
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SCALE THE SUMMIT: Footage From The Studio Posted Online
The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "The Collective", the third album from Houston-based progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT, can be viewed below. Due on March 1 via Prosthetic Records, the follow-up to 2009's "Carving Desert Canyons" w...January 25, 2011
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SCALE THE SUMMIT: New Album Artwork Unveiled
Houston-based progressive instrumentalists SCALE THE SUMMIT have set "The Collective" as the title of their third album, due on March 1 via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to 2009's "Carving Desert Canyons" was recorded at Paint It Black Studios in Orlando, Florida with producer Mark Lewis (DEVILD...January 23, 2011
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SARGON Debut Album Available For Free Download
Panamanian death/thrashers SARGON, whose current lineup includes acclaimed extreme-metal drummer Alex Marquez (MALEVOLENT CREATION, SOLSTICE, DEMOLITION HAMMER),have made their entire debut album, entitled "In Contempt", available for free download on MySpace. It was recorded at P.T.Y. studios in P...January 8, 2011
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BETZEFER: 'Freedom To The Slave Makers' Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
Israeli metallers BETZEFER will release their new album, "Freedom To The Slave Makers", on February 18 via Germany's AFM Records. The CD was recorded with acclaimed producer Warren Riker (DOWN, CYNIC, LAURYN HILL, SANTANA) and features the following track listing: 01. Best Seller 02. Backstage Blues...January 6, 2011
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DREAM THEATER, ANTHRAX, FORBIDDEN Members To Guest On SYLENCER Debut
ASYLUM, the Illinois-based project featuring Markus Johansson (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Johnny Rox (bass),has changed its name to SYLENCER. The band's debut album, "A Lethal Dose Of Truth", has been completely self-produced by Johansson and Rox and is nearing completion. The CD will contain 15...January 3, 2011
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MINUSHUMAN Signs With SEASON OF MIST
Season Of Mist has announced the signing of France's MINUSHUMAN. The band's sophomore album is tentatively scheduled for release in June 2011. Commented MINUSHUMAN guitarist and songwriter Thomas Billerey: "After a decade of aggressive musical experiments, the guys of MINUSHUMAN and I are really pro...December 21, 2010
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TETRAFUSION: 'Monologue' Video Released
"Monologue", the new video from Louisiana-based progressive metallers TETRAFUSION, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's sophomore album, "Altered State", which was released on October 12 via Nightmare Records. The Fairfield Studios-directed clip was filmed in Shreveport, Lousiana with...December 21, 2010
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XERATH: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online
U.K.-based experimental/progressive extreme metallers XERATH entered Foel Studio (PORCUPINE TREE, NAPALM DEATH, ELECTRIC WIZARD, PRIMORDIAL, PAUL ROGERS) in Wales at the end of November to begin recording their sophomore album for an early 2011 release. The CD will be mixed and mastered by Jacob Han...December 16, 2010
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CYNIC Announces Lineup Changes
Reunited progressive rock/metal band CYNIC has released the following statement: "We're announcing a change in the band's lineup this winter. "After much soul-searching and discussion, CYNIC will say goodbye to bassist Robin Zielhorst and guitarist Tymon Kruidenier. This decision was reached mutuall...December 14, 2010
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