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THE ALMIGHTY Frontman RICKY WARWICK Signs With GLOBAL MUSIC
Global Music has announced the signing of Irish songwriter and THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick and the release of his new solo album, "Belfast Confetti" (due out April 27 via DR2). Commented Ricky: "I am delighted to have signed with Global Music/DR2. I have seen first hand how hard the label wo...February 13, 2009
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LORD MANTIS Signs With SEVENTH RULE RECORDINGS
Seventh Rule Recordings has announced the signing of Chicago's blackened sludge tribe LORD MANTIS. The band features members of Seventh Rule labelmates INDIAN and avant black metallers AVICHI, as well as an ex-member of NACHTMYSTIUM. The 'MANTIS wields a "bludgeoning sound" with "an extra layer of d...February 12, 2009
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OCEANO Debuts New Track On MySpace
Chicago's deathcore band OCEANO has unveiled a brand new track from its forthcoming debut release, "Depths", on the group's MySpace page. You can check out "A Mandatory Sacrifice" and two other songs from OCEANO's upcoming CD at this location. Due on April 7 via Earache Records, "Depths" was recorde...February 12, 2009
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CANNIBAL CORPSE: More 'Evisceration Plague' Chart Positions Revealed
"Evisceration Plague", the new album from Tampa, Florida-based death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Austria: #41 Canada: #38 Germany: #42 Holland: #105 USA: #66 "Evisceration Plague" sold 9,600 copies in the United States in its first week of...February 11, 2009
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DEVIAN: 'Assailant' Video Available
The "uncensored" version of the "Assailant" video from Swedish melodic death/black metallers DEVIAN — who feature in their ranks former MARDUK members Legion (vocals) and Emil Dragutinovic (drums) — can be viewed below. The clip was shot by Rasmus Tirzitis / Tirzitis Entertainment and is "likely to...February 11, 2009
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CANNIBAL CORPSE's 'Evisceration Plague' Cracks Billboard Top 100
"Evisceration Plague", the new album from Tampa, Florida-based death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE, sold 9,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 66 on The Billboard 200 chart. (Note: Nielsen SoundScan initially reported a first-week total of 7,500 for...February 11, 2009
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NORTHERN KINGS Performs At Finnish 'Eurovision Song Contest' Finals; Video Available
NORTHERN KINGS — the Finnish band consisting of four well-known metal musicians (Jarkko Ahola [TERÄSBETONI], Marco Hietala [TAROT, NIGHTWISH], Tony Kakko [SONATA ARCTICA], Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto [CHARON]) — performed a cover version of the A-HA worldwide smash "Take On Me" at the Finnish Eurovision S...February 10, 2009
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EMBRAZE To Play Farewell Concert In May
EMBRAZE, a well-known metal band from Kiiminki, has decided to hang up its instruments and end its 15-year-long career. The group's farewell gig will be held at Club Teatria on May Day — Friday, May 1. The night will also feature two other local bands — SEITH and REFLEXION — whom EMBRAZE have specif...February 9, 2009
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CRIMINAL Frontman Issues Post-Chilean Tour Update
Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL completed a short tour of Chile last month in support of their upcoming album, "White Hell", which will be released on February 27 via Massacre Records. Commented CRIMINAL guitarist/singer Anton Reisenegger: "[The tour] started off with our appearance at the Cum...February 9, 2009
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THYRFING: 'Hels Vite' To Receive Vinyl Release
War Anthem Records will release the vinyl edition of "Hels Vite", the latest album from Swedish "viking metallers" THYRFING, at the end of March. "Hels Vite" came out in the U.S. on January 27 via Regain Records. The third video teaser for "Hels Vite" can be viewed below. Released in Europe on Octob...February 7, 2009
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ALL SHALL PERISH Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement
Oakland, California-based extreme metallers ALL SHALL PERISH have parted ways with guitarist Chris Storey due to "many long-standing internal issues." ALL SHALL PERISH has issued the following statement on the matter: "We WILL be doing all upcoming tours and fests! We have an unbelievable replacemen...February 5, 2009
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HARMAJA: Behind-The Scenes Footage From 'Sataa' Video Shoot Available
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of HARMAJA's video for the song "Sataa" can be viewed below. HARMAJA is the new Finnish acoustic project featuring vocalist Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto (CHARON, NORTHERN KINGS, ex-POISONBLACK). The band will release its self-titled debut on February 18 via Wiima M...February 5, 2009
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DEFTONES To Be Joined By Former QUICKSAND Bassist For BAMBOOZLE LEFT Appearance
Sacramento's DEFTONES will be joined by bassist Sergio Vega (ex-QUICKSAND) for the band's April 5 appearance at the Bamboozle Left festival at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine, California. DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng remains in a coma following a November car accident. He was gravely injur...February 5, 2009
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LAMB OF GOD Announces 'Escape The Plague' Contest
On February 24, to celebrate the release of their fifth studio album "Wrath", Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have created the "Escape The Plague" contest. The first 100,000 copies of the album will include a card that will direct the fan to Lamb-of-God.com/escapetheplague. Once at the site...February 4, 2009
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CYPHER: Another Song Posted Online
Dutch death metallers CYPHER have made a second track available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. "The Flaming Brand of Heresy" is taken from the "Tyrian MMVIII" promo and will appear on the band's forthcoming sophomore album. The CD will feature a guest appearance by CARCASS vocalist/bassi...February 4, 2009
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