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SKITLIV: 'Skandinavisk Misantropi' Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled

"Skandinavisk Misantropi", the long-awaited debut album from SKITLIV — the brainchild of former MAYHEM singer Maniac — will be released on October 19 in Europe and November 17 in the U.S. via the Season of Mist label. The eight-track CD features guest vocal appearances by David Tibet (CURRENT 93),A...

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Ex-DIMMU BORGIR Bassist/Vocalist VORTEX Says MUSTIS Was Band's 'True Creative Force'

ICS Vortex (real name: Simen Hestnæs),the former bassist/clean vocalist for the Norwegian symphonic black metal band DIMMU BORGIR, has released the following statement regarding his departure from the group: "I've really enjoyed the ride; the DIMMU years have been awesome. I look forward to concent...

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DAGOBA Frontman Interviewed At Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival

The German edition of the Metal Hammer magazine conducted an interview with vocalist Shawter of the French metal band DAGOBA at this year's Summer Breeze festival, which was held August 13-15, 2009 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. Watch the chat at this location. "Face the Colossus", the third album from DA...

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MAYHEM's HELLHAMMER Recording Drums For DEATH OF DESIRE Debut In October

MAYHEM's Hellhammer (a.k.a. Jan Axel Blomberg) will lay down the drums on "ANTI-human", the debut album from German extreme metallers DEATH OF DESIRE, beginning in mid-October at Knut's (ARCTURUS) Mølla Studio in Norway. The studio is said to be an old mill from the 1700s where such acts as AURA NOI...

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Former DARKEST HOUR Guitarist Splits With MAGNA CARTA RECORDS

Former DARKEST HOUR and current GOD FORBID touring guitarist Kris Norris has issued the following update: "I have officially split with Magna Carta Records for various reasons. I am currently in the process of writing solo CD #2 and am actively seeking recording vocalists (this being one of the reas...

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SKITLIV/Ex-MAYHEM Singer Interviewed; Audio Available

Horus Bones of Beyond The Dark Horizon recently conducted an interview with former MAYHEM singer Maniac, who currently fronts his own black/doom band, SKITLIV. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. SKITLIV's long-awaited album, "Skandinavisk Misantropi", will be released later th...

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EMPEROR Tribute Album Available For Free Download

On April 15, 2009, Aspherical Asphyxia Productions proudly presents the first chapter of its new project called "Old Crown, New Spawn", a triple tribute to EMPEROR / ARCTURUS / VED BUENS ENDE. The first chapter, called "Furens", is devoted to EMPEROR. The full-length CD contains several EMPEROR cove...

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MANIAC's SKITLIV Signs With SEASON OF MIST

Former MAYHEM frontman Maniac, along with members of his black/doom band SKITLIV, will atend a listening session for the long-awaited SKITLIV album, "Skandinavisk Misantropi", at this year's Inferno festival in Oslo. The CD, due for release on the Season of Mist label later this year, features guest...

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ZYKLON/EMPEROR Guitarist SAMOTH Issues Update On New Project

ZYKLON/EMPEROR guitarist Samoth (real name: Tomas Haugen) has issued the following update: "Earlier this week I joined my friends in MINDGRINDER on stage in Oslo for a few tracks at the Wacken Battle show, stepping in for guitarist Håkon, who was away on a wildlife expedition of some sort. "In relat...

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EMPEROR, VED BUENS ENDE, ARCTURUS Triple Tribute Due In April

Russian underground production team Aspherical Asphyxia is compiling a triple tribute to EMPEROR/VED BUENS ENDE/ARCTURUS entitled "Old Crown, New Spawn". According to a press release, contributing artists will offer not only covers of renowned songs, but also reveal their own material as well. "Old...

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FEARSCAPE Signs With BOMBWORKS RECORDS

Bombworks Records has announced the signing of Australian melodic progressive black metallers FEARSCAPE. The band's first release with Bombworks will be a remastered reissue of 2008's "Scent of Divine Blood", featuring brand new artwork, contain one previously unreleased track and bonus live footage...

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DAGOBA: New Video Interview Available

Mosh Army TV conducted an interview with the French metal band DAGOBA after ther group's November 23, 2008 show at W2 club in Den Bosch, The Netherlands. The band talks about its new album, "Face the Colussus", working with the producer Tue Madsen, opening for METALLICA and illegal music downloading...

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DAGOBA: New Album To Be Streamed In Its Entirety

"Face the Colossus", the third album from the French metal band DAGOBA, will be available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace page between October 3 and October 6. Due in Europe on October 10 and in North America on October 14 via Season Of Mist, the CD was mixed by ...

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RAVENCULT Prepares To Record New Album

Greek black metallers RAVENCULT are in pre-production for their new CD, tentatively due in early 2009. According to the band, 10 new tracks have been laid down in demo form so far, with plans to complete all the album recordings by December 2008. RAVENCULT released its debut album, "Temples of Torme...

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DAGOBA: 'Face The Colossus' European Release Delayed

French metallers DAGOBA have pushed back the European release date of their third album, "Face the Colossus", to October 10 from the previously announced September 29. According to the band's record label, Season Of Mist, the date change was caused by a manufacturing delay. The CD, which will arrive...