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Act of Attrition
"Act of Attrition" from Phoenix's AUTUMN'S END falls into the "pleasant surprise" category…no, scratch that. It falls into the "I stumbled upon this album in my towering promo stack, had no expectations for it, and was blown away by what I heard" category. Progressive and melodic death metal works a...September 24, 2006
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The Albatross
Familiar reference points may abound when listening to this, the second album from up-and-coming Ohio band ONCEOVER. But these guys are masters of the unexpected curveball — just when you think they're gonna take the well-traveled path and indulge themselves in metalcore cliché, they bust into momen...September 21, 2006
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CRADLE OF FILTH: 'Thornography' E-Card Available
An e-card for CRADLE OF FILTH's new album, "Thornography", can be accessed at this location. The follow-up to 2004's "Nymphetamine", "Thornography" was recorded at Lincolnshire, England's Chapel studios with producer Rob Caggiano (BLEEDING THROUGH, ANTHRAX) and was mixed at Backstage Studios in Derb...September 19, 2006
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CRADLE OF FILTH Announces U.K. Dates
British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have announced three U.K. dates in support of their new album, "Thornography", which will be released on October 16. They are as follows: Dec. 17 - Manchester, UK @ Academy Dec. 18 - Birmingham, UK @ Academy Dec. 19 - London, UK @ Astoria Support at the show...September 19, 2006
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MESHUGGAH's HAAKE Schedules Drum Clinics
MESHUGGAH's Tomas Haake will be conducting drum clinics at the following two locations this month: 1) Sunday, Sept. 24 - DrummerLive 2006 - ExCeL Centre, London Docklands Haake will appear between 11:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. (noon) For more information, visit www.drummerlive.co.uk. 2) Saturday, Sept....September 18, 2006
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CRADLE OF FILTH Featuring H.I.M. Singer VALO: Short Audio Sample Available
A short audio sample of the CRADLE OF FILTH track "Byronic Man", featuring guest vocals from H.I.M.'s Ville Valo, has been posted online at the H.I.M. fan site H-I-M666.com. The song comes off CRADLE OF FILTH's new album, entitled "Thornography", which is scheduled for release on October 16 via Road...September 17, 2006
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OPETH Frontman Checks In From GIGANTOUR
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "We're somewhere in the middle of the Gigantour tour and it's alright! I miss home, my daughter and wife! "We aint doing nothing this time around. Not even drinking that much. "Thanks to Chris for giving me a copy of 'Guitar Hero' for...September 17, 2006
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PESSIMIST Officially Laid To Rest
PESSIMIST guitarist Kelly McLauchlin (DIABOLIC) has released the following statement: "As most of you folks already know, I have recently joined the newly reformed DIABOLIC, along with founding DIABOLIC member and former UNHOLY GHOST bandmate Aantar Coates. "After parting ways with UNHOLY GHOST in M...September 16, 2006
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REVEREND BIZARRE, MOURNING BELOVETH Confirmed For BELGIAN DOOM NIGHT IV
REVEREND BIZARRE, MOURNING BELOVETH, THE GATES OF SLUMBER and MIRROR OF DECEPTION have been confirmed for the Belgian Doom Night IV festival, set to take place Saturday, November 4 at The Frontline in Ghent, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: REVEREND BIZARRE (FIN) MOURNING BELO...September 14, 2006
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OPETH: 'Ghost Reveries Special Edition' Details, Artwork Revealed
Roadrunner Records has revealed the details of "Ghost Reveries Special Edition", the expanded version of the band's "Ghost Reveries" CD. Due on October 31, the set will include band's cover of DEEP PURPLE's "Soldier of Fortune", a 40-minute documentary about the making of the record complete with th...September 12, 2006
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OPETH Frontman To Take Part In Online Chat Today
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt will take part in an online chat today (Tuesday, September 12) at 3:30 p.m. PDT/6:30 p.m. EDT (23:30 GMT) at the Gigantour Chat Room (free registration required). As previously reported, the special-edition deluxe version of OPETH's "Ghost Reveries" CD will be release...September 12, 2006
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CRADLE OF FILTH 'Orchestral' Tribute Due Next Week
Vitamin Records has set a September 19 release date for the CRADLE OF FILTH tribute album, "Scorched Earth Orchestra Plays Cradle of Filth: The Orchestral Tribute" (view cover artwork at this location). A description of the album on the Vitamin web site reads as follows: "With a revolving-door line-...September 11, 2006
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ANDARO RECORDS And CORPORATE PUNISHMENT Join Forces
Andaro Records, a subsidiary of Andaro Entertainment & Media, and Corporate Punishment Records, an independent record label known for a talent roster which includes AMITY LANE (featuring former TRUST COMPANY members),RE:IGNITION (featuring members of SKINLAB),ALLELE, RIKETS, SWITCHED, GHOST MA...September 9, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: 'Warball' To Receive U.S. Release Late October
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS will release its new album, "Warball", in the U.S. on October 24. The band has also signed a new deal for the Asian territory with Avalon/Marquee, who will issue the new CD on October 21. A Japanese tour will follow. As previously reported, VI...September 9, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: 'Warball' Audio Samples Available
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS has uploaded two short samples from its upcoming "Warball" abum — "Sonic Rebellion" and "Mr. Miracle" — at its official web site. Due on October 8 via Mascot Records, "Warball" was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Geoff Thorpe and...September 8, 2006