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THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT Vs. METALHEADS AGAINST RACISM: The Final Installment

Dutch death metal band THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have issued a response to Metalheads Against Racism founder Mike Meier's latest literary missive against the group, which included an allegation that they were using his web site as a promotional platform for their new album and an explanation of why he...

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METALHEADS AGAINST RACISM Founder Responds To THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT's 'Open Letter'

Mike Meier of the Metalheads Against Racism web site has issued a statement slamming the Dutch death metal band THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT for allegedly using his web site as a promotional platform for their new album and explaining why he had previously referred to the group in an online posting as "kn...

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Former CARCASS Frontman Recording Blues/Country Cover Solo LP

Former CARCASS frontman Jeff Walker has revealed to Decibel magazine that he is currently recording a solo album consisting exclusively of country and blues covers from artists including SKEETER DAVIS, HANK WILLIAMS, JOHNNY CASH, CONNIE SMITH, and JOHN DENVER — albeit with a metallic spin. "What I'm...

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Top Extreme Music Logos Of All Time As Chosen By DECIBEL Magazine

The staff of Decibel magazine has has ranked the "Top 40 Extreme Music Band Logos of All Time" for its December 2004 issue, which is scheduled to hit the newsstands November 7. The complete list is as follows: 01. SLAYER 02. DARKTHRONE 03. GODFLESH 04. MORBID ANGEL 05. MOTORHEAD 06. MAYHEM 07. METAL...

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CATHEDRAL To Support PARADISE LOST In England

British cult doom rockers CATHEDRAL have been confirmed as the support act for PARADISE LOST at their December 16 gig at the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton, England. As previously reported, CATHEDRAL have set "Seeds of Decay" as the working title of their eighth studio album, tentatively due in Febru...

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Chilean Black Metal Fan Declared 'Mentally Ill', Escapes Murder Charge

A Chilean black metal fan who killed an Italian Catholic priest at the conclusion of a Mass at Santiago's Metropolitan Cathedral on July 24 was declared mentally ill and will receive psychiatric treatment instead of imprisonment, the court that investigated the crime announced earlier this week. Jud...

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H.I.M. Sign With SIRE RECORDS

Following several months of negotiations, Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have confirmed that they have signed an exclusive worldwide recording contract with Sire Records. The agreement covers four successive releases and an option for fifth, and includes not only Europe but also the U.S., Japan and A...

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IMPALED Complete Work On 'Death After Life'

Oakland, California's demented, maniacal surgeons known as IMPALED have completed work on their third album, "Death After Life", tentatively due in early 2005 through Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Mondo Medicale", "Death After Life" was recorded by Billy Anderson (CATHEDRAL, MR. BU...

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CATHEDRAL To Support H.I.M. On U.K. Tour

British cult doom rockers CATHEDRAL have been confirmed as main support on the forthcoming H.I.M. U.K. tour. Commented CATHEDRAL frontman Lee Dorrian: "Touring with H.I.M. is really a great thing for us, we are really excited!" Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 11 - Dublin, IRE @ Olympia Oct. 12...

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THE APPARATUS Sign With DREAM CATCHER RECORDS

Norwegian melodic death metalers THE APPARATUS have signed a deal with the British label Dream Catcher Records (NAPALM DEATH, CATHEDRAL, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). The group's already-completed debut album, "Heathen Agenda", is scheduled for release in late October. "Heathen Agenda" was recorded at Godt Sel...

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Chilean Black Metal Fan Kills Priest, Attempts Suicide: Nation In Shock

A Chilean black metal fan killed an Italian Catholic priest two weeks ago, slitting his throat just after the priest had finished giving Mass at Santiago's Metropolitan Cathedral (photo#1, photo#2). Horrified churchgoers heard Father Faustino Gazziero (photo#1, photo#2, photo#3) scream as he was att...

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GUANO APES, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Confirmed For Portugal's ILHA DO ERMAL Festival

GUANO APES, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, RATOS DO PORÃO (R.D.P.) and MOONSPELL are among the bands confirmed for this year's edition of the Ilha do Ermal festival, scheduled to be held August 25-27 in Vieira do Minho, Portugal. Also set to appear at the DANKO JONES, RE:AKTOR, ANGER and CATHEDRAL. The...

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HOBBS ANGEL OF DEATH, METHEDRAS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

HOBBS ANGEL OF DEATH, METHEDRAS, VANGUARD and ENGINE OF PAIN have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany. The following is a list of acts currently scheduled to appear at the festival: AFTER FOREVER AMON AMARTH ANTHRAX ARCH ENEM...

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Virtuoso Acoustic Guitarists To Release EP Of METALLICA Covers

Acoustic guitar duo RODRIGO Y GABRIELA have announced plans to release a METALLICA covers EP in the next few months. Natives of Mexico City, Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero began their careers as members of TIERRA ACIDA (mp3),a heavy metal band which played on the city's underground gig circu...

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CATHEDRAL Set Working Title For New Album

U.K.-based cult doom rockers CATHEDRAL have set "Seeds of Decay" as the working title of their eighth studio album, tentatively due in early 2005 through Nuclear Blast Records. Songtitles set to appear on the follow-up to 2002's "The VIIth Coming" include "Oro the Manslayer", "Corpsecycle", "Sabbada...