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PRIMORDIAL Frontman: The Day Is Nearly Upon Us'

Vocalist Nemtheanga of the Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "So the day is nearly upon us... [the new PRIMORDIAL album] 'To The Nameless Dead' will be out within two weeks. "For many people out there it seems like we have only exi...

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FURZE Compilation Album Due In 2008

Candlelight Records will release the full-length FURZE compilation album "Hidden Hits of the Official Reaper" in 2008. It will have a combination of totally new FURZE songs, previously unreleased remastered tracks, re-recorded material and other goodies. In other news, the Norwegian black metal band...

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SIRENIA Launches Vocalist Search

Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA has launched a vocalist search following the recent departure of Danish singer Monika Pedersen due to "musical differences." "We are looking for a talented singer with experience, a cool image and a strong passion for music," the group says in a statement. "Someon...

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THE CNK: New Song Available For Download

THE CNK, the band featuring Hreidmarr of the French black metal act ANOREXIA NERVOSA, along with Heinrich Von Band, Sylvicious (TAMTRUM) on drums, and Parisian designer Valnoir (SECT) on bass, will release its long-awaited second album, "L'Hymne à la Joie", on November 12 in Europe and November 20 i...

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SIRENIA Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement

Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA has parted ways with Danish singer Monika Pedersen due to "musical differences." Commented Monika: "After much consideration I have chosen to leave SIRENIA, but I will continue with music. The reason is that we have too many musical differences, and I don't feel l...

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THE CULT Frontman: We Made This Album For Ourselves

The web site of the German branch of Roadrunner Records has been updated with the following interview with THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury: Q: When you wrote this album, was there a spark? Ian: THE CULT has been on ice so there was no point going through the motions of touring and recording if there ....

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DIR EN GREY To Release Two 'Greatest-Hits' Collections In December

Japan's DIR EN GREY will release two "greatest hits" sets on December 19. The first one is a two-CD set, entitled "Decade 1998 – 2002", which focuses on the band's early years, starting with their debut release, "Akuro no Oka", the Joi TV series outro theme "Yokan", the "Jealous – Reverse" album of...

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Tales From Dirt Town

Spending enough time on the bottom of the music industry's bootheel to get real used to the taste of asphalt and piss has made West Virginia alt-metal C-listers BOBAFLEX just a little bit bitter. Of course, getting the gear they spent a lifetime accumulating ripped off on tour probably didn't help....

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Betrayer

Do not listen to HARLOTS' "Betrayer" with a hangover, unless you're a pain freak that enjoys music that turns an annoying headache into a pounding migraine. If you have experienced prolonged exposure to bands like SWARM OF THE LOTUS and PREMONITIONS OF WAR, then you will know exactly what I'm talkin...

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TERROR SYNDROME 'Close To Making A Decision' On Label/Distribution For Debut CD

THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has issued the following update on the status of the as-yet-unreleased debut album from his Vancouver, B.C.-based band TERROR SYNDROME: "We've narrowed it down to a couple awesome guys to mix the album. Both are well known for their jobs. We have...

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MEGADETH Mainman Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, airing Monday, December 17 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with Dave Mustaine by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to liste...

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MACBETH To Tour UK Next Spring

Italian gothic metallers MACBETH will embark on a UK tour next spring. Support at the shows will come from the British band KATBGINI. Currently confirmed tour dates are as follows: Apr. 23 - Middlesborough - The Empire Apr. 24 - Edinburgh - The Liquid Rooms Apr. 25 - Preston - The Venue Apr. 26 - .....

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NEGATIVE Named 'Best Finnish Act' At MTV's 'European Music Awards'

NEGATIVE was honored in the "Best Finnish Act" category at MTV's European Music Awards Thursday night (November 1) in Munich, Germany . The band is currently taking a break from touring and getting ready to start the recording sessions for its fourth album. A 2008 release is expected. Russia's HeadB...

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CHAOSWAVE: New Album To Be Mixed By KING DIAMOND Guitarist

Italian/Danish power-thrash metal act CHAOSWAVE has been confirmed to support ENTOMBED on November 22 at Fabrik in Cagliari, Italy. CHAOSWAVE will enter the studio late November to record 10 songs for the follow-up to 2006's "The White Noise Within". Songtititles set to appear on the CD include "Ris...

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OPETH To Begin Recording New Album Tomorrow

OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "On October 28 at 9:20 AM my wife gave birth to our second daughter, Mirjam Ebba Maria Åkerfeldt. She is so beautiful, just looking at her brings me to tears! Who'd known that I, a bum from the Stockholm suburbs would be the father of t...