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CELTIC FROST Confirmed For Bulgaria's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival

Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have been confirmed for the Monsters of Rock festival, set to take place August 3-7 at the Black Sea resort of Varna in Bulgaria. Also scheduled to appear are MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, UFO, KREATOR, ONSLAUGHT, MASTERPLAN, U.D.O., OVERKILL, DORO PESCH, NEVERMOR...

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Christendom Perished

INCANTATION got the apocalypse train barreling down the tracks, the goal to "Decimate Christendom". Now Norway's MORD (Norwegian for "murder") finishes the job with "Christendom Perished". Now that's teamwork! In case you hadn't guessed from that rather MAYHEM-like logo, "Christendom Perished" is un...

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CELTIC FROST's FISCHER, AIN Hang Out At New York Bar: Photos Available

CELTIC FROST's Tom Gabriel Fischer (guitar, vocals) and Martin Ain (bass),who were in New York City this past week to do press, stopped by Duff's bar in Williamsburg (Brooklyn),New York on Tuesday (Feb. 28). "Tom and Martin were gracious guests, signing albums and CDs, and hanging out having drink...

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CELTIC FROST Bassist Explains New Logo

CELTIC FROST bassist Martin Eric Ain recently posted a message on the band's official forum explaining the origin of the group's new "heptagram" logo/symbol (view image here),which is being used in connection with the band's upcoming album, "Monotheist". Read Martin's post at this location. As prev...

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Malaysian Label Abandons Plans To Release RIBSPREADER Collection

Contrary to previously published reports, Malaysia's Summers End Records (via sub-label Unburied Records) will NOT be issuing the "Church of the Zombie (Re-Excavated Death)" album from RIBSPREADER, the Swedish "old-school death metal" band featuring guitarist/vocalist/bassist Rogga Johansson (PAGANI...

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INCANTATION Prepare For Mexican Tour, Continue Writing New Material

North American death metalers INCANTATION will be touring Mexico in February 2006. Mainman John McEntee comments: "We are looking forward to some killer shows, the Mexican crowd has always been some of the sickest in the world." This tour will include the band's first show in Mexico City in over 10...

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Hail Infernal Darkness

Some bands seem to exist just beneath the radar, somehow escaping the discerning ears of fans in search of quality death metal. Seattle's DRAWN AND QUARTERED would seem to fit that description, but after 2004's "Return of the Black Death" and this year's "Hail Infernal Darkness", the ripples should...

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CELTIC FROST: 'Monotheist' Release Date Announced

Century Media Records has set a May 30 North American release date for CELTIC FROST's long-awaited new album, "Monotheist" (one day earlier internationally). CELTIC FROST's first album in 13 years, "Monotheist" (view artwork by Michel Casarramona and Martin Eric Ain at this location) features 11 son...

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CELTIC FROST Mainman: Reunion With REED ST MARK 'Wasn't Supposed To Happen'

CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer recently told Terrorizer magazine why Reed St Mark — drummer with the band's best-known line-up — did not take part in the recording of their "comeback" album, "Monotheist". "Reed was a driving factor in getting the band back together," Tom explained. "For ye...

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CELTIC FROST: More North American Dates Announced

Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have scheduled several more North American dates during September/October. Dates so far include: Sep. 12 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 13 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 14 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club Sep. 15 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Cl...

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RIBSPREADER Sign With VIC RECORDS

RIBSPREADER, the Swedish "old-school death metal" band featuring guitarist/vocalist/bassist Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, CARVE, HUMANITY DELETE),have posted the following message on their official web site: "RIBSPREADER has signed a one-album (but possibly more) deal with the reactivated Dutch label...

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CELTIC FROST 'Have No Interest In Perpetual Reconstruction Of Classic Albums'

According to a posting on CELTIC FROST's official web site, the band's former record company, The Sanctuary Group (formerly Noise Records),has approached the group's management with the intention of compiling and releasing a CELTIC FROST/HELLHAMMER anthology and re-releasing the band's older albums...

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CELTIC FROST Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The first release under the agreement, scheduled for spring 2006, is the band's highly anticipated new project titled "Monotheist", CELTIC FROST's first album in 13 years. The album features 11 so...

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THE LOS ANGELES MURDERFEST – VERSION 2.0: Complete Lineup, Set Times Announced

The complete lineup and set times for The Los Angeles Murderfest – Version 2.0 have been announced. The event will feature three day of metal, punk and hardcore and is scheduled to be held February 17-19 at the Knitting Factory. Tickets are on sale now. 3-Day Pass - $75 in advance only Feb. 17 - ...

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Drummer TONY LAUREANO Says Band Politics Are To Blame For His Departure From NILE

In a recent interview with Sweden's Global Domination, drummer Tony Laureano was asked to explain the reasons for his departure from NILE and his opinion on his replacement in the group (George Kollias). "Well, it boils down to the fact that I was not happy with the politics within the band," Tony b...