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PANTHEIST Signs With GRAU RECORDS

After several months of negotiations, U.K.-based doom metallers PANTHEIST have inked a three-album deal with the German label Grau Records. Comments the band: "We have been following Grau for years and have always been impressed by the quality of their material, so we feel honored to be part of thei...

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MANOWAR To Play Entire 'Battle Hymns' Album In Cleveland

MANOWAR will play its classic debut album, 1982's "Battle Hymns", in its entirety during the band's headlining performance on March 12, 2011 at the Agora in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the band's one and only scheduled appearance in North America. The group states, "After six years, the wait for true m...

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WHITECHAPEL Parts Ways With Drummer

Knoxville, Tennessee's WHITECHAPEL has parted ways with drummer Kevin Lane and has reportedly replaced him with Ben Harclerode of the Glendale, Arizona band KNIGHTS OF THE ABYSS. Lane is said to have returned home to Kingsport, Tennessee and is planning to go back to school. WHITECHAPEL has selected...

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GRAYCEON Completes Work On Third Album

Bay Area progressive rock/metal three-piece GRAYCEON has completed work on its third full-length album, "All We Destroy", for a March 1 release. GRAYCEON is recognized as one of the most creative and unique forces within the Bay Area underground metal scene, on par with such contemporaries as LUDICR...

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OMNIUM GATHERUM: 'Soul Journeys' Video Released

"Soul Journeys", the new Jussi Rautaniemi-directed video from Finnish melodic death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's fifth album, "New World Shadows", which will be released via Lifeforce Records on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland: Febr...

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SLUMBER Calls It Quits

Swedish melodic doom/death metallers SLUMBER have officially called it quits. The group's long-awaited new album, "Resonance", has been re-titled "Skylight" and will be released in the fall under the new band moniker ATOMA. ATOMA (MySpace page) features former SLUMBER keyboardist/vocalist Ehsan Kala...

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MANOWAR Announces First U.S. Show In Six Years

On March 12, 2011, MANOWAR promises to "crush all disbelievers" at the Agora in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the band's one and only scheduled appearance in North America. The group states, "After six years, the wait for true metal in America is over!" Tickets go on sale January 7, 2011. Details to foll...

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SORROWS PATH: 'Queen Of Doom' Photo Video Posted Online

"Queen Of Doom", the new unofficial video from Greek doom metallers SORROWS PATH, can be viewed below. The clip features photos from the band's two CD-release parties in Germany and Greece. SORROWS PATH recently recruited Giannis Tziligkakis (OMINOUS SKY) as its new second guitarist. The band releas...

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VIKING SKULL Interviewed By METAL GODS TV (Video)

Metal Gods TV conducted an interview with England's VIKING SKULL at the Hard Rock Hell IV festival, which was held December 3-5, 2010 at Pontins in Prestatyn, North Wales, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. "Heavy Metal Thunder", a special reissue package from VIKING SKULL, was made a...

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Former THE CHASM Bassist Releases QUESTION OF MADNESS Debut

Former THE CHASM bass player Alfonso Polo has announced the release of the debut album, "The Dark Corners Of The Mind", from his Chicago, Illinois-based heavy metal/doom project called QUESTION OF MADNESS. Polo had the idea to create his own musical vision after he left THE CHASM in 2004, taking ins...

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SPHERE Completes Work On 'Homo Hereticus'

Polish death metallers SPHERE have completed work on their sophomore album, "Homo Hereticus", at Zed Studio for an early 2011 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label. According to a press release, "SPHERE, established in 2002, was standing for death metal as it always meant to be. Rooted in...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Discusses Solo Career, Touring In New Interview

Ronald van de Baan of Metalkrant recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metalkrant: You keep the fans updated about your new album through Twitter and Facebook. Can you tell us more about the new upcoming s...

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IXION Signs With AVANTGARDE MUSIC

French atmospheric doom metallers IXION have inked a deal with Avantgarde Music for the release of their new album, "To The Void". Due on February 28, 2011, the CD features 10 tracks with a running time of 56 minutes. "To The Void" track listing: 01. Beyond The Skies 02. The Plague 03. Leaving 04. N...

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Former CONFESSOR Members Schedule FAR AND AWAY Live Debut

FAR AND AWAY, the new project featuring three former members of the Raleigh, North Carolina-based progressive doom metal band CONFESSOR — guitarists Brian Shoaf and Chris Nolan, along with drummer Steve Shelton — will make its live debut on Friday, February 4, 2011 at DIVEbar in Raleigh. Also appear...

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SERPENTCULT: 'Raised By Wolves' Cover Artwork Unveiled

The cover artwork for "Raised By Wolves", the forthcoming album from SERPENTCULT — the Belgian band featuring former members of THEE PLAGUE OF GENTLEMEN and WELKIN — can be viewed below. The CD is expected to be released sometime in 2011. SERPENTCULT earlier in the year parted ways with singer Miche...