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Conjure and Command
It is interesting to note how often TOXIC HOLOCAUST gets namedropped as a point of reference in reviews of damn near any album that has any association whatsoever with gnarly old school, punk powered thrash or any review in which DISCHARGE is referenced. There is a good reason for it though, as Joel...July 28, 2011
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Running out of Daylight
Refreshing, creative and unlike anything you've heard (or will hear) this year, "Running out of Daylight" by multi-nationalist collective THE LIVING FIELDS is an absolutely stunning release. It is an album of majestic doom that in some ways recalls the works of MY DYING BRIDE and to a lesser extent...July 28, 2011
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Towards the Megalith
These days a reference to INCANTATION's early lordliness is almost insufficient in describing a style of old school death metal that is dank, dark, dirty, and doomed since bands like DEAD CONGREGATION, ENCOFFINATION, and NECROVATION — are you picking up on the whole "tion" theme here? — have not onl...July 28, 2011
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Apocalyptic
Here is one of those random selections from the promo stacks of little known record labels and independent bands. As it turns out, the selection was a good one. Reading "thrashcore" in the press release is misleading, as much of what is heard on RISING DARK's "Apocalyptic" is about as thrashcore as...July 27, 2011
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TEXTURES: New Studio Webisode Available
Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES will release their fourth album, "Dualism", in Europe, South America, Australia and Asia on September 23 and in North America on September 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Split Second Sound Studio in Amsterdam and was produced by TEXTURES gui...July 27, 2011
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OPETH: 'Heritage' Formats Detailed
"Heritage", the new album from Swedish progressive metallers OPETH, is scheduled for release on September 20 (one day earlier internationally) via Roadrunner Records. The CD was produced by the band's mainman, Mikael kerfeldt, and was recorded earlier this year at Atlantis studios (formerly Metronom...July 27, 2011
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ICED EARTH: 'Dystopia' Artwork, Release Dates Revealed
Although "Dystopia", ICED EARTH's 10th studio offering, is not a concept album, founder Jon Schaffer admits there are unifying themes to several of the songs and even an appearance by band mascot "Set Abominae." "I've always been fascinated by the darker side of life," Schaffer said during a break f...July 27, 2011
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OPETH Guitarist Talks 'Heritage' In New Video Interview
Metal Sickness conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik kesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH on June 19, 2011 at Hellfest in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. OPETH's new album, "Heritage", is scheduled for release on September 20 (one day earlier internationally) via...July 26, 2011
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OPETH: New Song Available For Streaming
"The Devil's Orchard", a brand new song from Swedish progressive metallers OPETH, received its world premiere earlier tonight (Tuesday, July 26) on this week's edition of Triple J's "The Racket" radio show, which airs in Australia. You can now listen to the program at this location. (Note: The OPETH...July 26, 2011
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ABSU: New Album Artwork, Release Date Revealed
Candlelight Records has set an October 4 North American release date for ABSU's new album titled "Abzu". The CD is part two of a planned trilogy of recordings from the Dallas-based mythological occult metal band. Mixed by J.T. Longoria (KING DIAMOND, SOLITUDE AETERNUS),the effort features the origi...July 26, 2011
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WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM will release its fourth full-length album, "Celestial Lineage", on September 13 via Southern Lord Records. The CD's cover art was created by photographic artist Alison Scarpulla, and the package was designed by Aaron Turner (ISIS, TWILIGHT, Hydra Head Records). The beautifu...July 26, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Offers Track-By-Track Breakdown Of 'Worship Music'
"Worship Music", the long-awaited new album from ANTHRAX, is due in the U.S. on September 13 via Megaforce Records (one day earlier in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records). The band's first studio release in eight years marks the return of vocalist Joey Belladonna, whose last studio work with the g...July 25, 2011
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TESTAMENT: Pro-Shot Footage From HEAVY T.O. Festival
Professionally filmed video footage of TESTAMENT's July 24 performance at the Heavy T.O. festival at Downsview Park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada can be seen below. TESTAMENT has set "The Dark Roots Of Earth" as the title of its new album, tentatively due in October via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD i...July 25, 2011
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BLIND GUARDIAN Frontman Issues Update On Orchestral Album
Vocalist Hansi Krsch of German power metallers BLIND GUARDIAN has issued the following update: "Busy seasons are usually harbingers of great things to come. Festivals, regular studio work and, above all, the orchestral album are making this a very exciting summer for us. Let's keep the focus on the...July 23, 2011
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Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Community Reacts To Norwegian Tragedy
A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have posted comments regarding the reports that Norway had been rocked by a two-act tragedy first a downtown Oslo explosion, then a shooting at a youth camp resulting in more than 90 deaths. Some of the messages follow below. Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVE...July 23, 2011
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