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DARK FUNERAL Video Widget Available

A new widget from Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL is available below. The band says, "Now you can easily put all of our videos on your MySpace page, homepage, blog, etc. webpage, all packed into one tight widget. Widget size is 332x374px." DARK FUNERAL will release "Attera Orbis Terrarum - Part...
September 16, 2008
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DARK FUNERAL: 'Attera Orbis Terrarum - Part 2' DVD To be Released In October

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL will release "Attera Orbis Terrarum - Part II", the second DVD recorded during the band's world tour in support of the "Attera Totus Sanctus" album, on October 20. "Attera Orbis Terrarum - Part II" (see artwork below) focuses on DARK FUNERAL's South American show...
September 9, 2008
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In the Name of Satan

Not completely black metal, but not exactly death metal either (nor is it really blackened death, but it's close),"In the Name of Satan" by Massachusetts' BABY STAB HORROR is a tight, punishing, and groovy sophomore effort. Besides, with a name like BABY STAB HORROR and a title like "In the Name of...
September 8, 2008
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AURA NOIR To Release New Album In August; Audio Samples Available

Norwegian black/thrash metal band AURA NOIR will release its new album, "Hades Rise", on August 25 via Tyrant Syndicate, DARKTHRONE's Peaceville sub-label. "Hades Rise" follows on from where 2004's "The Merciless" left off. Undoubtedly the band's dirtiest and biggest hammer to the face to date, "Had...
July 30, 2008
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Feed The Beast

In case you haven't noticed, the thrash resurgence is in full effect. Though they were in diapers (if even born) when the onslaught of aggression heard on classics like "Kill 'Em All", "Show No Mercy", "Pleasure To Kill" or even "Forbidden Evil" turned the metal world on its collective ear, a new ge...
July 7, 2008
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KISS To Give Away CD Of Re-Recorded Classics

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has reportedly told Classic Rock magazine that the English newspaper The Mail On Sunday will give away a KISS "greatest-hits" CD featuring re-recorded versions of some of the band's best-known classics. The newspaper's special edition featuring the disc will appare...
June 3, 2008
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Worldfall

It is encouraging to see that those outside of black metal and critical circles have recognized the enormous talent of a band called NACHTMYSTIUM. The Chicago act scored big with 2006's "Instinct: Decay", a tour de force of progressive black metal, dark atmospheres, and swirling psychedelic tones. B...
May 19, 2008
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'True Norwegian Black Metal' Book Signing, Reception At Photo Exhibition Kick-Off

American documentary photographer Peter Beste who visited Norway thirteen times in seven years while working to develop the definitive photodocumentation of Norwegian black metal scene for his book "True Norwegian Black Metal" held a signing session during the opening reception for his photo exhibit...
May 11, 2008
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'True Norwegian Black Metal' Photographer On NPR's 'The Bryant Park Project'; Video Available

American documentary photographer Peter Beste who visited Norway thirteen times in seven years while working to develop the definitive photodocumentation of Norwegian black metal scene for his book "True Norwegian Black Metal" was a recent guest on NPR's "The Bryant Park Project" radio show. He took...
May 2, 2008
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'True Norwegian Black Metal' Photographer: More Details Revealed About NYC Exhibition

American documentary photographer Peter Beste will hold a photo exhibition from May 9 to June 7 at Steven Kasher Gallery in New York City. The show is curated by Johan Kugelberg and is not to be missed. The opening reception and book signing is scheduled for May 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Peter ...
April 29, 2008
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ODIN'S COURT: 'Deathanity' Cover Art Unveiled

Lexington Park, Maryland-based progressive rock/metal band ODIN'S COURT has unveiled the cover art of its forthcoming album, entitled "Deathanity". The art was created by Jessica Noir of Gothique Noir Dark Arts. "Deathanity" is said to be a concept album about the direction the human race is taking...
April 23, 2008
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FALL OF SERENITY: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online

German behemoth FALL OF SERENITY will release its fourth full-length album, "The Crossfire", in North America on May 13. But much has changed since we last heard from the death-thrash axe-slayers. After 2006's herculean "Bloodred Salvation", long-time bass player John Gahlert took over the microphon...
April 18, 2008
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A Conversation With IHSAHN

By: Scott Alisoglu After much speculation, Vegard "Ihsahn" Tveitan finally released a solo album called "The Adversary" in 2006, one that allowed him complete freedom to delve into the heavy metal influences that shaped the man, while still maintaining the mystical aura that defines EMPEROR's entire...
April 17, 2008
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ATOMIZER: Another New Song Posted Online

Melbourne, Australia-based black-thrash metal ensemble ATOMIZER has posted another song from its fourth and final studio album, "Caustic Music for the Spiritually Bankrupt", on its MySpace page. The track "The Inevitable Mutiny" "has a slower, more epic aura that permeates the track," says the band....
April 14, 2008
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Photographer Discusses 'True Norwegian Black Metal' Book; Audio Available

A podcast interview with American documentary photographer Peter Beste about his book "True Norwegian Black Metal", his initiation into the black metal cadre, his background as a photographer and some of his most memorable experiences hanging with heroes, villains and legends of the genre is availab...
April 7, 2008