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An Oral History of DECIBEL Magazine

RockCritics.com has published "An Oral History of Decibel Magazine," penned by Steven Ward. An excerpt from the article follows: "In my humble opinion, Decibel is the best American music magazine published today. It just so happens that Decibel covers the world of extreme metal, carrying features an...

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SANCTITY Films 'Beneath The Machine' Video

Asheville, North Carolina-based classic metal quartet SANCTITY filmed a video this past weekend for the song "Beneath the Machine" with director Ramon B. (who also helmed the band's "Zeppo" video). Pictures from the video set taken by photographer Michael Gordon are available for viewing at this loc...

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MY SILENT WAKE Completes Work On New Double Album

MY SILENT WAKE, the U.K.-based doom metal band fronted by former SEVENTH ANGEL/ASHEN MORTALITY vocalist Ian Arkley, has completed work on its new release, due later in the year via Bombworks Records. According to a press release, "MSW have outdone themselves this time around. This album is MASSIVE....

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INTO ETERNITY Shoots New Video, Prepares For The METAL FOR THE MASSES Tour

INTO ETERNITY are currently gearing up for the inaugural Metal For The Masses tour, which will be co-headlined by Swedish titans THE HAUNTED and DARK TRANQUILLITY, with SCAR SYMMETRY rounding out the stellar bill. The month-long trek kicks off on March 19 and marks the group’s second U.S. run with n...

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OCEANS OF SADNESS: Cover Of ALICE IN CHAINS' 'Them Bones' Posted Online

Belgian progressive metallers OCEANS OF SADNESS have posted their cover version of ALICE IN CHAINS' "Them Bones" on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's fourth album, "Mirror Palace", due in April via Italy's Scarlet Records. The CD was produced by Jens Bogren (OPETH, KATATONIA, AMON...

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COLLARBONE: Debut Single Due In Early March

Helsinki, Finland-based alternative/metal four-piece COLLARBONE will release its debut single, "The Last Call", on March 7. COLLARBONE's forthcoming debut album, entitled "The Back of Beyond", was produced by Jonas Olsson, who previously worked with the likes of DISCO ENSEMBLE and CALLISTO. The CD w...

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SYMPHONY X: New Album To Be Mixed In Early March

Progressive metal act SYMPHONY X is continuing work on its follow-up to 2002's "The Odyssey", entitled "Paradise Lost", tentatively due in early 2007. The following update has been issued by the group's official webmaster: "Spoke to both [guitarist Michael James Romeo] and Russ [Allen, vocals] for a...

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The Second Philosophy

The third album from Spain's NAHEMAH (and first for Lifeforce),"The Second Philosophy", is an intriguing effort. It is the kind of album that one can appreciate it for the musicianship and song dynamics, even though it leaves the listener thinking that there needs to be something more to seal the d...

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SANCTITY: 'Road To Bloodshed' Track Listing Revealed

SANCTITY has finalized the track listing for its new album, "Road to Bloodshed", due on April 24. "Road to Bloodshed" is the Asheville, North Carolina-based classic metal quartet's debut for Roadrunner Records, which signed the group back in January 2006. Check out the album artwork at this location...

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INTO ETERNITY: New TIM ROTH Audio Interview Available

A new "Démentièllement Vôtre" podcast, featuring a brand new interview with INTO ETERNITY mainman Tim Roth — recorded on February 2, 2007 — has been made available for download at this location. INTO ETERNITY had a phenomenal 2006, which saw the release of a new album and a high-profile run on Gigan...

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DIMMU BORGIR: 'In Sorte Diaboli' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for DIMMU BORGIR'a new album, "In Sorte Diaboli", can be found at this location. Teaming up once again with producer Fredrik Nordström (OPETH, ARCH ENEMY, AT THE GATES) at the new Studio Fredman in Hyssna, Sweden, "In Sorte Diaboli" is DIMMU BORGIR's first concept album and a treat...

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DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist Comments On North American Tour

Launching an omnious campaign for "In Sorte Diaboli" — their first studio album in four years scheduled for North American release on April 24 — Norwegian melodic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have announced their headlining return to the western hemisphere. Beginning on Friday, April 20 in Cleveland...

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H.I.M., HATEBREED, OPETH, SOILWORK, AMORPHIS, Confirmed For Finland's ILOSAARIROCK

In 1997, one of the smaller stages at the Ilosaarirock festival in Joensuu, Finland was conquered by a promising new band whose frontman was said to have a fantastic voice. Now, ten years later, led by their charismatic singer Ville Valo, they have released five impeccable albums that have sold more...

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THE HAUNTED, DARK TRANQUILLITY Members Comment On Upcoming Tour

This spring marks the Century Family's inaugural Metal For The Masses tour, which will be co-headlined by Swedish titans THE HAUNTED and DARK TRANQUILLITY, with INTO ETERNITY and SCAR SYMMETRY rounding out the stellar bill. The trek will be sponsored by Decibel magazine, Draven and Lambgoat.com, and...

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ORPHANED LAND Taking Break From Live Shows To Focus On Writing

Israeli metal band ORPHANED LAND is taking a six-month break from live shows in order to focus on writing its new album, "The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR". The CD will be produced by Steven Wilson (PORCUPINE TREE, BLACKFIELD, OPETH) and is tentatively scheduled for release in 2008. Commented vocal...