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The Call of the Wretched Sea

The best doom creates an indefinable feeling of dread and a sinking feeling like no other. It may be shrouded in epic atmosphere or dressed up with lighter instrumentation, but the conclusion is a foregone one: man's ultimate demise. And if it is funeral doom akin to the style played by Germany's AH...

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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman Offers Free Singing Advice

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow has posted the following message on her MySpace page: "I collected some mails regarding techniques, problems, nodules, etc. Maybe you got the same questions and find some answers here. Q: I am a fellow female death/black metal singer, who was recently diagnosed wi...

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GLORIA MORTI Begins Recording New Album

Finnish black metallers GLORIA MORTI have entered guitarist Juho Räihä's studio to begin recording their second album. "He's got quite a few promos and albums under his belt so we decided it would be best if he'd do the album, since he has both the vision and the skill to pull it through," the band...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Raises Funds For Youth Charity

Andrea Miller of Canoe Live reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx helped hand over a novelty cheque at the Platinum Lounge inside the Air Canada Centre for a personal cause. Sixx was decidedly temperate as he took part in bringing his fundraising initiative, Running Wild in the Night, to Coven...

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NECRODEATH: 'Master Of Morphine' Video Posted Online

Long-running Italian black/thrash metallers NECRODEATH have posted their video for the song "Master of Morphine" from the band's latest album "100% Hell" at their official web site. The clip will be broadcast on the RockTV network on November 2 during the "Database" show. NECRODEATH will also make a...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Announces Singer, Name For Solo Project

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, what can I say, I'm one busy dude!!! I'm sorry once again for the delay in updates but my life has been completely taken over by the album I am recording. I have tons of news for ...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Auctioning Autographed CDs For Charity

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is auctioning the Elektra versions of the "Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Shout at the Devil" albums for Nikki's "Running Wild in the Night" charity for runaway children. The jewel cases show a little wear and tear, but these items are a great collectable to any CRÜE fan. B...

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ELVENKING: New Album Details Revealed

Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING has posted the following message on its official web site: "After the successful release of 'The Winter Wake' album and after having toured Europe supporting JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the mastermind of the legendary SAVATAGE, ELVENKING are ready to enter the studios t...

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VICIOUS RUMORS: California Dates Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS will play three shows in California in late October prior to its European tour with BEYOND FEAR and COURAGEOUS (which runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 19). The dates are as follows (venue details to follow): Oct. 20 - San Francisco, CA @ TBA Oct. 25...

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Subliminal Genocide

It seemed a tad strange to find that the new 71-minute full-length from Malefic's XASTHUR was being released on Hydra Head. That is, until one considers that the lo-fi black metal atmospheres and dread-drenched trance of "Subliminal Genocide" is the kind of expansive, heady, and off-the-beaten path...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Schedules Headlining Shows In Japan

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS has confirmed two headlining shows in Tokyo, Japan, to take place shortly following its upcoming European tour with BEYOND FEAR and COURAGEOUS (which runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 19). More information will be made available soon. VICIOUS RUMORS w...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Auctioning Vest For Charity

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is auctioning a black mesh vest from his personal collection of clothing for Nikki's "Running Wild in the Night" charity for runaway children. To bid on the item, click here. "Running Wild in the Night" is a fundraising initiative through Covenant House to help at-risk...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Auctions Autographed CD For Charity

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is auctioning an autographed copy of the Elektra version of CRÜE's "Dr. Feelgood" CD for Nikki's "Running Wild in the Night" charity for runaway children. "[The] jewel case shows a little wear and tear and CD jacket has small tear. But the item is a great collectable t...

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Uncompromised

"If you want ultimate heaviness, go buy a HOSTILITY CD!" It is the quote from famed producer Colin Richardson on the promotional copy of HOSTILITY's debut, "Uncompromised", an album to which he lends his incredible mixing skills. Who out there really believes that of all the bands purporting to be t...

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FINNTROLL To Enter Studio Tomorrow

Finland's FINNTROLL will enter Sonic Pump studios in Helsinki on Monday (September 25) to begin recording the follow-up to 2004's "Nattfödd", tentatively due in early 2007. The as-yet-untitled fifth album will mark the band's first release with new singer Vreth, who replaced previous frontman Tapio...