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Christ Inversion

So here it is, long years after we heard the name murmured in rumors, or mentioned in ever-more-contentious PANTERA interviews... CHRIST INVERSION's "Obey the Will of Hell" recording, knocked down to a self-titled CD and released among the masses at last. Expect a sickening miasma of New Orleans slu...

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Of Winter Born

Those prone to judging a book by its cover might assume that the cherubic faces making up U.K. quintet IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION played nothing more than break-down happy, down-tuned deathcore. That couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, every time I listen to "Of Winter Born", my already posi...

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Sacred Oath

Another '80s heavy metal band finding a new legion of (primarily) European fans, Connecticut's SACRED OATH has released a self-titled album of tough American power metal that drips with iron 'n steel spirit, some moments of uneven output notwithstanding. The album follows comeback effort "Darkness V...

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SACRED OATH: 'Counting Zeros' Video Available

"Counting Zeros", the new video from Connecticut old-school metallers SACRED OATH, can be viewed below. (Note: Video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. residents.) Regarding the clip, SACRED OATH lead singer and guitarist Rob Thorne told HeadbangersBlog.com, "I couldn't be happier. 'Counti...

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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' Songwriting Credits Available

The songwriting credits have been revealed for "Polaris", the new studio album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS. The CD — the group's first since the departure of guitar player and main composer Timo Tolkki — will be made available in Europe on May 21 via the band's new label partner Edel...

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Trailer For RUNNING WILD Tribute Album Available

A one-and-a-half-minute trailer for "ReUnation - A Tribute To Running Wild" — the upcoming tribute to German metal legends RUNNING WILD which will contain cover versions of songs exclusively from the albums "The Rivalry" (1998),"Victory" (2000),"The Brotherhood" (2002) and "Rogues En Vogue" (2005)...

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VIOLENT STORM To Play New Brunswick This Month

VIOLENT STORM — the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino — will play three shows in New Brunswick, Canada this month. Suport on the dates will come from New Brunswick's own BIGG MEDICINE. The details are as follows: April 24 - Saint John, NB - Imperial Theatre Ap...

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DELAIN: 'April Rain' Lands On German Chart

"April Rain", the new album from DELAIN — the Dutch gothic rock/metal project founded by ex-WITHIN TEMPTATION keyboardist Martijn Westerholt (brother of WITHIN TEMPTATION's Robert Westerholt) — has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 96. "April Rain" will be released in North Amer...

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THERAPY?, ROTTING CHRIST, A STORM OF LIGHT Confirmed For U.K.'s DAMNATION FESTIVAL

Northern Irish trio THERAPY?, Greek black metallers ROTTING CHRIST and Josh Graham's doom laden post-metal purveyors A STORM OF LIGHT are the first three confirmed bands for this year's edition of the U.K.'s Damnation Festival, set to take place Saturday, October 24 at Leeds University Union. Festiv...

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DAVID SHANKLE GROUP Announces New Bassist

DAVID SHANKLE GROUP (DSG),the band led by former MANOWAR guitarist David Shankle, has announced the addition of bassist Brent Sullivan (WINTER KILL, MINDWARP CHAMBER, NDX) to the group's ranks. The band's lineup is now as follows: David Shankle (MANOWAR) - Guitar Kyle Michaels (MASI, RAVAGE, GEEZER...

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KATAKLYSM Frontman's EX DEO Confirmed For PAGANFEST European Tour

EX DEO, the new band led by KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono, will make its live debut this September/October on the special edition of Europe's biggest pagan/folk metal tour, Paganfest. Co-headlining throughout will be Finland's KORPIKLAANI and Germany's DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER. Additional sup...

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STREAM OF PASSION: More 'The Flame Within' Release Dates Announced

Netherlands-based gothic/progressive metal band STREAM OF PASSION, which is fronted by Mexican female vocalist Marcela Bovio (AYREON),will release its sophomore album, "The Flame Within", via Napalm Records on the following dates: May 27 - Finland, Spain May 29 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Bene...

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Former FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES Guitarist Launches LULLABY THE STORM

LULLABY THE STORM, new project featuring former FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES guitarist Scott Gross, entered the studio April 1 to start recording its full-length debut, due this summer via 567 Records. Gross said, "It'll only take one listen to see that this is a concept album and it's easy to see what the...

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Final Bands Announced For NEUROSIS' 'Beyond The Pale' Festival At ROADBURN

Long-running Oakland, California-based industrial/alternative/metal pioneers NEUROSIS and the organizers of Holland's Roadburn festival have announced that AMEN RA, NADJA, EUGENE S. ROBINSON and ZENI GEVA have been confirmed as the last four bands for the inaugural European version of NEUROSIS' accl...

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KRISIUN Frontman: I Don't Think SEPULTURA Are Playing As Good Of Music As They Used To

Christopher Porter of Washington Post's Express Night Out recently conducted an interview with vocalist/bassist Alex Camargo of Brazilian death metal veterans KRISIUN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's longevity: "Motivation is the key. We started this thing and we wanna...