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THE LAW: 'Distorted Anthems From The Suburbs' Release Date Announced
THE LAW, the Swedish San Francisco Bay Area thrash-influenced metal unit, will release its debut album, entitled "Distorted Anthems from the Suburbs", on August 30 via Metalcentral Records. The artwork for the CD, which was created by the Polish artist Lukasz Jaszak (BLOOD RED THRONE, THE VISION BLE...August 1, 2008
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SACRILEGIO Begins Recording Debut Album
Puerto Rican speed/thrash metal act SACRILEGIO has entered Noiseoffire studios to begin recording its debut album for a late fall release via Khaosmaster Productions. The CD will feature the following ten songs: 01. The Traitor 02. Karma 03. Beyond the Darkness of the Night 04. Pagarán con Sangre 05...July 31, 2008
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THERAPY?: Photos From Recording Studio Posted Online
Long-running Irish rock band THERAPY? has just entered the studio with producer Andy Gill to begin its 12th album, tentatively due in early 2009 via Demolition Records. Check out photos from the recording sessions at this location. Gill is a founding member and guitarist for the English rock group G...July 30, 2008
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ANAEL Signs With PARAGON RECORDS
Paragon Records has announced the signing of Germany's ANAEL. The group's new album, "From Arcane Fires", will be released in the fall. ANAEL has issued two prior albums on the Barbarian Wrath label in addition to limited vinyl releases on Iron Tyrant Productions. Regarding the band's new CD, guitar...July 30, 2008
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Citizen Brain
The new/old school thrash resurgence continues to pick up steam. We've seen established bands finally get their due, new bands sprouting up left and right, and metal labels scrambling so sign nearly any act with an affinity for EXODUS or KREATOR riffs. Brings back memories for those who came of age...July 29, 2008
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TotalSelfHatred
Folks often talk about a certain brand of melancholic/atmospheric black metal that forces suicidal thoughts and leaves one in mental darkness long after the music has ended. After a while, certain discs become little more than a ho-hum exercise with some bands doing it well, but many seemingly going...July 29, 2008
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Explains New Album's Concept
England's most notorious and nefarious metal band CRADLE OF FILTH is gearing up to release its darkest, most dastardly album of all, titled "Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder", for Roadrunner Records on October 28. The 72-minute effort, which will have a special edition with an extra disc and bonus ma...July 28, 2008
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CHIODOS Frontman: Suicide Attempt Has 'Given Me New Strength To Take Control Of My Situation'
Craig Owens, the singer for Davison, Michigan-based post-hardcore/emo band CHIODOS, has confirmed reports that he was admitted to a mental health facility earlier this week following a suicide attempt at his home on July 20. In an online posting, he writes, "To my fans and friends: "So, it's no secr...July 25, 2008
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AMBERIAN DAWN Confirmed For UK's DAMES OF DARKNESS Festival
Finnish female-fronted metal band AMBERIAN DAWN has been confirmed for the Dames of Darkness festival, set to take place September 27 at The Asylum in Birmingham, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMBERIAN DAWN TO-MERA PYTHIA HANGING DOLL APPARITION SEVERED HEAVEN KELTIC JIHAD...July 24, 2008
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THERAPY? In Rehearsal; Video Available
A short video clip of the long-running Irish rock band THERAPY? rehearsing in June 2008 can be viewed below. As previously reported, THERAPY? has tapped Andy Gill to produce and mix the group's forthcoming 12th album, tentatively due in early 2009 via Demolition Records. Gill is a founding member an...July 24, 2008
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KORPIKLAANI, WOODS OF YPRES, AHAB Confirmed For NOCTIS II – THE AGE OF DARKNESS METAL FEST
Finland's premier folk metal act KORPIKLAANI will make its first appearance on North American soil by headlining the Noctis II – The Age of Darkness Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday October 4 at University of Calgary’s MacEwan Hall Ballroom in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Also featured will be un...July 24, 2008
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Begin Work On New Album
According to a bulletin issued by OZZY OSBOURNE's MySpace page, the Prince of Darkness will follow up his appearances at the Monsters of Rock show in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Saturday, July 26 and Ozzfest 2008 in Dallas, TX on Saturday, August 9 by returning to the studio to record a new album. O...July 22, 2008
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HELSTAR: Footage From SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST Available
Fan-filmed video footage of the reactivated Texas metal band HELSTAR performing the song "The King is Dead" on July 11, 2008 at the South Texas Rock Fest at the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival grounds in San Antonio, Texas can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "JohnEbrownTX"). HELSTAR...July 21, 2008
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OCTAVIA SPERATI 'Taking A Break'
Norwegian metal band OCTAVIA SPERATI has issued the following update: "At our last band meeting, OCTAVIA SPERATI decided to put band activities aside/take a break. We have reached a point where we have decided to put more time into other projects both within music, studies and families among other t...July 21, 2008
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CRADLE OF FILTH: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have set "Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder" as the title of their new album, due in October via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to 2006's "Thornography" is a 72-minute concept record about a legendary serial killer from the 15th Century, Gilles De Rais, a F...July 21, 2008
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