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FEAR FACTORY Reforms With DINO CAZARES, BURTON C. BELL, GENE HOGLAN

A new version of FEAR FACTORY has been officially launched featuring the band's original members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS...

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THE LEGION: Another New Song Posted Online

Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION, who feature in their ranks former MARDUK drummer Emil Dragutinovic, have issued the following update: "As of April 27, [the third THE LEGION album] 'A Bliss to Suffer' is finally out on Listenable Records! We have decided to celebrate this event by uploading...

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The Infection

CHIMAIRA is a band that's always played like they have something to prove. After an (at best) average debut, "The Impossibility Of Reason" roared in and earned them a spot amongst the powerhouses of the NWOAHM, while its self-titled follow-up was a monstrous display of a band that wasn't afraid to t...

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New Life Behind Closed Eyes

It is not surprising that Prosthetic Records snatched up UNHOLY based on the strength of its debut album, "Blood of the Medusa". After all, the band's modern metallic hardcore style fits snugly on the label's roster, right down to the impossibly tight, down-tuned production (i.e. no breathing room a...

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The Light-Devouring Darkness

Considering that 2009 sees a new release from gurgle 'n grate black metallers BEHERIT, I'm not sure ARCHGOAT's "The Light-Devouring Darkness" is a necessary companion to it, unless you've got the fanatical black metalist chromosome. That is not to say that "The Light-Devouring Darkness" from the Fin...

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SYRACH: 'A Dark Burial' Release Dates Announced

Norwegian doom metallers SYRACH will release their sophomore album, "A Dark Burial", via Napalm Records on the following dates: July 22 – Finland, Spain July 24 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden July 27 - Rest of Europe July 28 - USA, Canada The CD was produced by Bjørn...

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ABSU's SWR BARROSELAS METALFEST XII Performance Pushed Back A Day

Proscriptor McGovern from the Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit ABSU has issued the following statement: "We regret to announce that due to a massive flight cancellation from Madrid to Porto, our performance originally scheduled for Friday, May 1 at the SWR Barroselas Metalfest XII has be...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE, DYING FETUS To Join Forces For 'European Plague Tour'

Florida-based death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE will embark on the European Plague Tour in the fall. Direct support will come from DYING FETUS. On the mainland, the package will be completed by EVOCATION and OBSCURA, while TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED and ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY will support the bands in t...

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THIS ENDING: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Dead Harvest' Video Shoot Posted Online

THIS ENDING, the Swedish death metal band featuring AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson, has posted behind-the-scenes footage (see below) from the making of the group's "Dead Harvest" video. The song is the title cut of THIS ENDING's second album, which was released on January 30, 2009 in Germany,...

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REV 16:8: Full New Song Available For Streaming

REV 16:8, the Swedish metal band formerly known as BLOODSHED, has posted a full-length version of a new song, "Flame Salvation", on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off REV 16:8's full-length debut, "Grand Tidal Rave", which will be released on June 28 via Temple Of Darkness Records. REV 16...

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AEROSMITH, ZZ TOP: Complete Tour Details Revealed

Aero Force One is your key to the experience of a lifetime on AEROSMITH's 2009 tour with exclusive activities such as meeting band members, back stage tours, exclusive preshow parties AND premium seats on the tour! Reserve your VIP package before sales to the general public start on the mega 43-date...

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ARKAEA To Release 'Years In The Darkness' In July

ARKAEA — the new band featuring FEAR FACTORY members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) alongside vocalist Jon Howard (THREAT SIGNAL) and bassist Pat Kavanaugh (THREAT SIGNAL) — will release its debut album, "Years In The Darkness", on July 14 via E1 Music (formerly KOCH Rec...

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INCITE Preparing To Record Debut Album

INCITE, the Phoenix, Arizona-based band fronted by SOULFLY/CAVALERA CONSPIRACY mainman Max Cavalera's stepson Richie Cavalera, has issued the following update: "The date is set for us to hit the studio to record our debut album!!!!! We will be heading to California to record with Logan Mader (GOJIRA...

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IN THE MIDST OF LIONS Signs With STRIKE FIRST RECORDS

St. Louis, Missouri-based Christian extreme metallers IN THE MIDST OF LIONS have inked a deal with Strike First Records. The band's debut album, "Out Of Darkness", will be released on May 26. According to a press release, IN THE MIDST OF LIONS plays "vicious deathcore in the service of a higher powe...

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ARGUS: Debut Album Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled

ARGUS, the Pennsylvania-based metal band featuring former PENANCE vocalist Brian "Butch" Balich, will release its self-titled debut CD in May through Shadow Kingdom Records. The group says, "We've got Professor John Gallo (ORODRUIN, BLIZARO) guesting on the album, contributing an intro piece to 'The...