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Xasthur / Leviathan

First out as a vinyl-only release on Profound Lore Records (and long since sold out),this monumental split between two genre-leading U.S. black metal bands has now been released on compact disc with bonus tracks on Azentrius' (NACHMYSTIUM, TWILIGHT) Battle Kommand label. The CD may not surpass the...
February 27, 2006
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INTO ETERNITY To Record New Album This Summer

Tim Roth of the Regina, Saskatchewan-based progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY has issued the following update on the band's curent and upcoming activities: "We have all been taking it easy and recharging our batteries. The songwriting is still going on as we speak. I can say it's the first time whe...
February 25, 2006
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ELVENKING: European Dates With JON OLIVA'S PAIN Announced

Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have announced the first details of their upcoming European tour as the support act for JON OLIVA'S PAIN (the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva). Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 15 - Herne, GER @ Gysenberghalle Apr. 16 - Nürnberg, GER @...
February 24, 2006
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UNLEASHED Announce Stand-In Drummer For Poland's METALMANIA Festival

Swedish death metallers UNLEASHED have announced the addition of drummer Jonas Tyskhagen (INCARDINE, PELLE & THE POORBOYS) as the temporary replacement for Anders Schultz, who is recovering from a recent lung-collapse. Tyskhagen will join the band for their appearance at the Metalmania festival...
February 23, 2006
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Touring Lineup, Setlist Revealed

Guitarist Michael Schenker from Hanover, Germany, continues to count among the most important and most admired guitarists of the international rock scene. His extremely fluent style, his successful combination of fiery rock licks, awesome power riffs and classical quotations has made him an icon for...
February 23, 2006
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WINDS/AGE OF SILENCE Mastermind To Co-Host 'Metal Reigns' Web Show

Andy Winter of WINDS/AGE OF SILENCE will co-host the "Metal Reigns" live web radio show on Thursday, February 23 at 9:00 p.m. CST / 10:00 p.m. EST on www.kwtfworldwide.com. Andy Winter is the mastermind behind The End recording artists WINDS and AGE OF SILENCE. AGE OF SILENCE recently released a new...
February 22, 2006
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UNLEASHED To Utilize Stand-In Drummer At Poland's METALMANIA Festival

UNLEASHED mainman Johnny Hedlund has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Some bad news first, Anders [Schultz, drums] has been hospitalized for about a week due to a lung-collapse [as first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on Feb. 16]. He's been through some serious pain and...
February 21, 2006
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DEVILDRIVER: Audio Interview With DEZ FAFARA Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 43 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode spotlights a nine-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara. Interview topics include Ozzy Osbourne, BLACK SABBATH, Johnny Cash, RAGING SLAB, Aleister Crowl...
February 21, 2006
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Reunited FATE To Release New Album In April

Reunited Danish hard rockers FATE will release their new album, "V", in April via MTM Music. Formed back in the early '80s, FATE made themselves quite a name on the metal/rock scene with their four superb albums. The band came to life in 1984 when guitarist Hank Shermann left MERCYFUL FATE. Hank hoo...
February 19, 2006
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AETERNUS Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement

Norwegian "dark metallers" AETERNUS have parted ways with drummer Erik (a.k.a. Vrolok; ex-THY GRIEF, GORGOROTH, BOURBON FLAME). AETERNUS mainman Ares commented: "Erik decided to quit the band a while after the production of [the new AETERNUS album] 'HeXaeon' was completed. He was with AETERNUS from...
February 19, 2006
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COMPOS MENTIS Complete New Album, Seek Label Home

Danish death metal band COMPOS MENTIS have completed work on their sophomore album, "Gehennesis", tentatively due later in the year via an as-yet-undetermined label. The complete track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. The Drunken Diamond 02. The Mind's Eye 03. In the Womb of Winter 04. Portrait...
February 18, 2006
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NECROPHOBIC Begin Mixing New Album

Swedish death metallers NECROPHOBIC have posted the following stuio update on their official web site: "Last Saturday, February the 12th, Fredrik Folkare started to mix the new album and yesterday, we all got the first basic mixdown to listen to. Now, we will decide what we want to change, sound-wis...
February 18, 2006
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MY DYING BRIDE To Enter Studio In April

According to a posting on MY DYING BRIDE's official web site, the band have spent the winter months writing material for a new album, to be recorded in April. A late 2006 release is expected. MY DYING BRIDE's second DVD, "Sinamorata", was released in August via Peaceville. The disc included a video...
February 18, 2006
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UNLEASHED Drummer Hospitalized After Suffering Collapsed Lungs

UNLEASHED drummer Anders Schultz spent a couple of nights in the intensive care unit at a Swedish hospital earlier this week after his lungs completely collapsed. According to a source close to Anders, the drummer began feeling chest discomfort/pain on Tuesday, which increased dramatically before Sc...
February 16, 2006
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ELVENKING To Support JON OLIVA'S PAIN In Europe

Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have been confirmed as the support act for JON OLIVA'S PAIN (the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva) on their upcoming European tour. Select dates on the trek will also feature DORO and SONATA ARCTICA. Confirmed shows so far can be found at JonOliva...
February 15, 2006