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THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER: 'Metal Manifesto' Artwork Unveiled; Audio Samples Available

Canadian cult metal band THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER) has unveiled the cover artwork (see below) for its upcoming album "Metal Manifesto", which will be released on October 31 through Northern Storm Records. The band's first album in 22 years, "Metal Manifesto" was mixed by veteran Nei...

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SWALLOW THE SUN: 'Plague Of Butterflies' EP Tops Finnish Chart

"Plague of Butterflies", the new EP from Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN, has entered the single chart in the band's home country at position No. 1. An e-card for "Plague of Butterflies" can be accessed at this location. The CD was released on September 17 in Finland, September 22 in ...

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THYRFING, FALCHION Confirmed For Germany's RAGNARÖK VI FESTIVAL

Sweden's THYRFING and Finland's FALCHION have been confirmed for the Ragnarök VI Festival, set to take place April 17-18, 2009 in Lichtenfels, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ADORNED BROOD (D) ALESTORM (UK) ALKONOST (RUS) ARKONA (RUS) EINHERJER (NOR) F...

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WINTERS IN OSAKA To Collaborate With MACHETAZO

Adding to their already monumental discography, which already features a veritable who's who of the grind/experimental noise scenes, WINTERS IN OSAKA have announced that their next act of aural terror will be a collaboration with the legendary Spanish death grinders MACHETAZO. Following hot on the h...

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SWALLOW THE SUN Interviewed At UK's BLOODSTOCK; Video Available

Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN were interviewed by "Angel Of Metal" at the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, which was held August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Watch the nine-minute chat below. An e-card for "Plague of Butterflies", the new EP from SWALLOW THE SUN, can be ac...

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CHARON Hard At Work On New Material

Finnish gothic metallers CHARON have issued the following update: "Our beloved friends of CHARON industry... We are not dead yet. We are somewhere between dormant and vivid. Last weekend at a secret location in Northern Finland we gathered to worship the Finnish God of beer, Karhu (Bear),and to wri...

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THYRFING Confirmed For Germany's PARTY.SAN OPEN AIR Festival

Swedish "viking metallers" THYRFING have been confirmed for the 2009 edition of the Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 6-8, 2009 in Bad Berka, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: DEN SAAKALDTE MARDUK SATYRICON SHINING THYRFING The third video teaser for "Hels V...

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PSYCROPTIC: Darwin Show Postponed

Tasmanian tech-death masters PSYCROPTIC have been forced to postpone their previously announced October 17 concert in Darwin, capital of the Northern Territory, Australia, due to "unforeseen circumstances." Commented PSYCROPTIC drummer Dave Haley: "Everything was done by our management team and ours...

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ZONARIA: New Album Artwork Revealed

Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA will release their second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", via Century Media Recrods on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: Friday, October 24 Spain, Portugal: Tuesday, October 28 Sweden, Finland, Hungary: Wednesday, October...

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California Man Lobbies For LED ZEPPELIN 'Star'

KHSLTV.com reports that a Northern California man is trying to get the legendary rock band LED ZEPPELIN added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rocky Dickerson from Chico has started the campaign, complete with a web site and online petition. He says if Britney Spears and Ryan Seacrest deserve stars, s...

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MOTÖRHEAD: Grammy Award Winners, Rock Legends, Pranksters

Not only are MOTÖRHEAD Grammy Award winners, they are also pranksters. They frequently pull pranks on other bands during the last night of the tour, and the Metal Masters tour was no different. Below are three photos taken by photographer Randy Maranz on August 31 in Northern California during TESTA...

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LORD VICAR Recording Debut For THE CHURCH WITHIN RECORDS

LORD VICAR, the new band featuring members of REVEREND BIZARRE, SAINT VITUS and CENTURIONS GHOST, is currently recording its debut album, "Fear No Pain", tentatively due in November/December via the German doom metal label The Church Within Records. LORD VICAR is: Chritus (COUNT RAVEN, SAINT VITUS,...

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AXEL RUDI PELL: European Tour Dates Announced

German axe hero AXEL RUDI PELL will embark on a European tour in January/February 2009. Support on the trek will come from MAD MAX. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 25 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle Jan. 26 - Berlin, Germany - Columbia Club Jan. 27 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle Jan. 29 - Muni...

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THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER Dedicates Song To Canadian Troops

Canadian cult metal band THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER) has dedicated the song "Battle Axe", from its upcoming album "Metal Manifesto", to the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan. The band's first album in 22 years, "Metal Manifesto" was mixed by veteran Nei...

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ZONARIA: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA will release their second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", on October 17 via Century Media Recrods. The CD was produced by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman and was mastered by Peter In De Betou at Tailor Maid. "The Cancer Empire" track listing: 01. Slau...