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GONIN-ISH: 'We Want To Be A Legendary Band Such As CYNIC'

Japanese progressive metallers GONIN-ISH will have their 2005 album "Naishikyo-Sekai" released in Europe on November 10 and in North America on November 11 via Season of Mist. Commented Masashi Momota (keyboards): "Honestly we're still surprised Season of Mist gave us a chance to release our second...

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CYNIC's PAUL MASVIDAL On New Album, Playing With CHUCK SCHULDINER In DEATH

David E. Gehlke of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with CYNIC singer/guitarist Paul Masvidal. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Blistering.com: Fifteen years removed from "Focus", what stoked the fires to get back in and do a new album? Paul Masvidal: It started with the 2007...

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OBSCURA: New Album Title, Guest Appearances Revealed

German death metallers OBSCURA have set "Cosmogenesis" as the title of their second full-length album, due in early 2009 via Relapse Records. The CD features guest appearances from Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, BLOTTED SCIENCE) and Tymon Kruidenier (CYNIC, EXIVIOUS). "The new album sounds...

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PAIN: 'Cynic Paradise' E-Card Available

An e-card for "Cynic Paradise", the new album from Swedish metallers PAIN, can be found at this location. "Cynic Paradise" will be released on October 31 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to "Psalms of Extinction" (which was released in 2007 via Roadrunner) features "eleven gems offering a va...

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CYNIC's 'Traced In Air' Pushed Back To November

"Traced in Air", the new album from reunited progressive metallers CYNIC, has had its North American release date pushed back to November 25 from the previously announced October 28 (via Season of Mist). The CD will be made available in Europe on November 17. Commenting on the delay, guitarist/vocal...

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PAIN Joined By NIGHTWISH Singer At Helsinki Concert; Video Available

Finland's HardcoreSounds.Net conducted an interview with PAIN frontman Peter Tägtgren (see video below) prior to the Swedish band's October 9, 2008 concert at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland. Also available is video footage of the Tavastia performance, including a rendition of the group's new track "F...

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CYNIC: New Audio Interview With PAUL MASVIDAL Available

A brand new audio interview with guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal of the reunited progressive metallers CYNIC is available for streaming at Metalhead.ro. "Integral Birth", a new track from CYNIC, can be downloaded at this location. The song comes off the group's new album, "Traced In Air", which wil...

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PAIN: Moscow Show Cancelled

Swedish metallers PAIN, led by HYPOCRISY's Peter Tägtgren, have issued the following update: "We are very sorry to announce that the Moscow show [on October 11] is cancelled. The local promoter was unable to fulfill every detail in our mutual agreement for the show. We can just hope that they will r...

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PAIN: First 'Cynic Paradise' Trailer Available

The first trailer for PAIN's forthcoming album, "Cynic Paradise", can be viewed below. "Cynic Paradise" will be released on October 31 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to "Psalms of Extinction" (which was released in 2007 via Roadrunner) features "eleven gems offering a vast variety of style...

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MYRATH Pulls Out Of PROGPOWER EUROPE Festival, THE AURORA PROJECT Steps In

Tunisian band MYRATH has cancelled its appearance at the tenth-anniversary edition of the ProgPower Europe festival, set to take place October 3-5 at JC Sjiwa in Baarlo, The Netherlands. Replacing them on the bill is the Dutch band THE AURORA PROJECT The running order is now as follows: Friday, Octo...

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PAIN: European Dates With BROTHER FIRETRIBE Announced

PAIN, the Swedish band led by Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY) will embark on the European tour in January/February 2009. Support on the trek will come from BROTHER FIRETRIBE, the Finnish AOR/hard rock band featuring NIGHTWISH guitarist Emppu Vuorinen. According to PAIN, "David Wallin [drums] can’t be a p...

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SOLSTICE: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online

The reunited South Florida death/thrash metal band SOLSTICE entered the studio on September 18 to begin recording its new album for an early 2009 release. 11 songs are being laid down during the sessions, including a cover of an old song by the Miami progressive metallers CYNIC. Commented SOLSTICE:...

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Reunited SOLSTICE Enters Studio, Announces Lineup Change

The reunited South Florida death/thrash metal band SOLSTICE has issued the following update: "We're scheduled to start tracking for a new release on September 18th. We have 11 songs including a cover from our old buddies CYNIC, circa 1988. We also have a lineup change; Alex Marquez [drums] is no lon...

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PESTILENCE To Enter Studio Next Month

Resurrected late '80s/early '90s death metal outfit PESTILENCE will enter Hansen Studios in Ribe, Denmark mid-October to begin recording its new album, "Resurrection Macabre", for a 2009 release via Holland's Mascot Records. The band will record a total of 14 songs during the session — 11 new tracks...

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OPETH To Guest On This Week's 'Hard Files'

This week's edition of "Hard Files" on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack will feature special guests Mikael Åkerfeldt (vocals, guitar) and Fredrik Åkesson (guitar) of the Swedish progressive metal band OPETH. Mikael and Fredrik open up about their 18 years in progressive metal, and discuss everyt...