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Till Death Do Us Part

"Full of hate that one is," I remember Glen Benton once telling me in regards to DEICIDE drummer/songwriter Steve Asheim. This is one statement made by the outspoken frontman that nobody in their right mind could agree with. Be it hatred for humanity, God, Christ, the Hoffman brothers, Christians, C...

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Conqueror

One need only read vocalist/guitarist Karl Simon's "thanks list" in the liner notes of "Conqueror", the new album by Indianapolis' THE GATES OF SLUMBER, to realize that this is anything but a new-school metal album. Stating "thanks for the inspiration to: CIRITH UNGOL, BUDGIE, LUCIFER'S FRIEND, URIA...

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Realm of Terror

So you think California retro thrashers MERCILESS DEATH are just some flash in the pan that made one outstanding old school album called "Evil in the Night" in 2007? They're just part of that whole trend of youngsters that started playing 80's thrash metal when they found some old vinyl in their par...

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Baldr Ok Iss

When Germany's "eerie-emotional music" and black metal (provided by sub-label, Lupus Lounge) label, Prophecy Productions, crossed the pond and set up shop here in North America, a new wave of extremity was introduced to horn-raisers and hellions from coast to coast. With a dynamic roster that can ap...

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Inflikted

On June 12th, 2006, SEPULTURA once again said goodbye to a Cavalera when drummer Igor took his leave because of that nasty little gremlin known as "artistic incompatibility." About three seconds after that news hit the streets, we all knew what was coming and though their relationship had been somew...

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KAM LEE Joins SKINCRAWLER

Vocalist Kam Lee (DENIAL FIEND, MASSACRE, DEATH, MANTAS) has joined SKINCRAWLER, the project conceived by Grossera of Razorback Records as a way to pay tribute to the origins of extreme music. "A genuine appreciation for HELLHAMMER was a must for making a band like this see the light of day," accord...

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LYDIA LASKA Members Release Psychedelic Side Project

This week saw the release of the "Der Mkank Grves" mini-CD by the Norwegian band MKANK on Duplicate Records. Described by the label as "a trip into the un chartered territories of 'black space doom," the MCD comes in a limited edition of 1,000 copies. MKANK was formed in 1999 by LYDIA LASKA vocalist...

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UK Extreme-Doom Metal Band MOSS Set To Unleash New Album

UK extreme-doom metal band MOSS has completed work on its new album, entitled "Sub Templum". Described in a press release a "the bleakest, darkest doom metal ever recorded," "Sub Templum" will drop in North America on July 8 via England's Rise Above Records. MOSS creates eerie anti-music that transm...

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NALVAGE: 'Worship Dehumanization' Artwork Revealed; Audio Samples Available

Italian death/black metal band NALVAGE has posted the artwork (seee below) for its forthcoming full-length debut, "Worship Dehumanization". The artwork was created by Roberto Toderico. "Worship Dehumanization" was professionally recorded, mixed and mastered by Michele Pirozzi at Nero Sound Studio. A...

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Welsh HEAVY DOOM FEST Scheduled For This Weekend

DEATH OF HER MONEY and ZONDERHOOF are among the confirmed bands for the first Welsh Heavy Doom Fest, set to take place this Saturday, June 7 at TJ's in Newport, Wales, UK. The event is described as an "all-local and mostly unsigned doom/dirge/grind showcase for the cream of Welsh DOOOOM!!" The billi...

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SOULFLY: Complete 'Conquer' Details Revealed

In addition to the standard edition of SOULFLY's forthcoming album "Conquer" which will be available on July 29 via Roadrunner Records a special edition of the LP will be released featuring three bonus tracks and a bonus DVD containing a full 65-minute live concert. "Conquer" regular artwork: "Conq...

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OMNIUM GATHERUM Parts Ways With Bassist (Again),Seeks Replacement

Bassist Eerik Purdon (CRYSTAL BLAZE, AMORAL) has left the Finnish metal band OMNIUM GATHERUM. According to the group, there was "no drama, no fights, nothing, as we ain't got a clue really what the hell happened here!" OMNIUM GATHERUM is currently accepting submissions from bassists at ogatherum@gma...

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BLOODY PANDA's 'Pheromone' Released On Vinyl

At long last, Level Plane Records has released the vinyl version of "Pheromone", the debut album by New York funeral doom cult BLOODY PANDA. Originally issued on CD in April 2007 by Level Plane Records, "Pheromone" won massive critical acclaim, earning BLOODY PANDA attention from fans of metal, expe...

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SWALLOW THE SUN: 'Plague Of Butterflies' Artwork Revealed

Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN will release their new EP, "Plague of Butterflies", on September 17 in Finland, September 22 in the UK and September 23 in the U.S. via Spinefarm Records. Check out the EP artwork below. Commented the band: "'Plague of Butterflies' is a story about an old hermi...

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TORTURE DIVISION: Second Demo Available For Free Download

TORTURE DIVISION, the new Swedish death metal band featuring guitarist Lord K. Philipson (THE PROJECT HATE, GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),bassist/vocalist Jrgen Sandstrm (VICIOUS ART, THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) and drummer Tobias "Tobben" Gustafsson (VOMITORY),has made its second thre...