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Shovel Headed Kill Machine
Talk about not missing a beat! Three-fifths of the band turn over, Gary Holt lets out a chuckle, and then proceeds to rip off heads and shit down throats with "Shovel Headed Kill Machine". The big question in my mind was how the EXODUS sound would change with the departure of Steve "Zetro" Souza. I...September 25, 2005
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God the Lux
Featuring members Daray (drums, percussion) and Orion (guitar, vocals) of VADER and BEHEMOTH, respectively, Poland's VESANIA is no side project. The duo formed the symphonic black/death metal band in 1997, years before either man joined the ranks of the Polish elite. On "God the Lux", the follow-up...August 15, 2005
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Miasma
People have been crowning bands as "the next AT THE GATES" almost since the day "Slaughter of the Soul" was released in 1995. Well, at the risk of shutting down the mini-industry that keeps Swedish thrash metal hopefuls striving for the goal, the heirs to that throne have finally been found — in the...July 25, 2005
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The Fullness of Time
It's been quite a prog metal ride these past couple of weeks, what with CIRCUS MAXIMUS' "The 1st Chapter" flooring me with out-of-this-world melodies and the second release from REDEMPTION, "The Fullness of Time", reminding me of the enormous talent of main man Nicolas van Dyk. That both albums were...July 25, 2005
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The 1st Chapter
Wow, what an impressive debut from these Norwegian progsters! I feel the same way about prog metal as I do about power metal: some of it I like a great deal and some of it does absolutely nothing for me. CIRCUS MAXIMUS' "The 1st Chapter" does damn near everything for me. The 70-minute ride is ...July 19, 2005
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MANTICORA: '8 Deadly Sins' To Receive South American Release
Danish power metallers MANTICORA have inked a deal with Hellion Records for the South American release of their latest CD, "8 Deadly Sins". MANTICORA's fourth CD, "8 Deadly Sins", is available now on Massacre Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Hyperion" (Scarlet Records) was recorded at Jailhouse stu...July 13, 2005
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Robot Hive/Exodus
It's a testament to the organic strengths of CLUTCH that when they set up, start dicking around, and hit "record," the results still outstrip almost every overcalculated bunch of try-too-hard scenesters currently stinking up the record racks. The follow-up to last year's "Blast Tyrant" is definitely...July 2, 2005
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YAKUZA: New Album Track Listing Revealed
Chicago's experimental hardcore/metal band YAKUZA have finalized the track listing for the follow-up to 2002's critically acclaimed CD "Way of the Dead" (Century Media). Entitled "Samsara", the CD was recorded at Volume studios (PELICAN, VENOMOUS CONCEPT) in Chicago with producer Matt Bayles (ISIS,...June 10, 2005
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Lions in this Game
Christ, this is one tough ass hardcore CD! With all the teeth spittin' and rib-crackin' hardcore going on here, how appropriate that this Los Angeles band is named DONNYBROOK and the Michael Bukowski cover art depicts an all-out hockey brawl. The skull and bloody hockey sticks that serve as cross bo...June 5, 2005
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Lowest of the Low (Re-issue)
First of all, if you've not experienced the hardcore kick in the face that is TERROR's "One with the Underdogs", go buy the damn thing now! Give thanks that bands like TERROR continue to play real hardcore — violent and uncompromising, blue collar and true. Thanks to the good folks at Trustkill, you...May 26, 2005
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In Disgust We Trust
You're sitting down at breakfast listening to your favorite "modern" hardcore release, when all of a sudden a hirsute drunkard takes a big steaming dump in your Cheerios. In all likelihood, the smelly fellow is a member of Birmingham, England's MISTRESS and he's doing a little overseas PR for the ol...May 26, 2005
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UNHOLY GHOST Announce New Members
UNHOLY GHOST, the band featuring former DIABOLIC members Jerry Mortellaro (guitars) and Paul Ouellette (bass/vocals),have announced the addition of drummer Gaberiel Lewandowski (NAPHOBIA, HELLWITCH, ACHERON, EQUINOX) and guitarist Bryan Hipp (DIABOLIC, BRUTALITY, CRADLE OF FILTH) to the group's ran...May 23, 2005
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UNHOLY GHOST Part Ways With Drummer
Drummer David Breazeal has announced that he has parted ways with UNHOLY GHOST due to "musical differences." Breazeal will continue his work with TROKAR and other musical interests. A replacement drummer has yet to be named. UNHOLY GHOST are currently in pre-production for their sophomore album, ten...April 27, 2005
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THERION Seek 'Secret Of The Runes' Tour Bootleg Recordings
THERION mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I would need some help from you guys! The DVD is just about ready but there's just one thing we're missing. You see, there will be (among many other things) a historical section with some bootleg s...April 18, 2005
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PROGPOWER USA VI Sells Out In Three Days
ProgPower USA VI has officially sold out just three days after tickets went on sale to the general public. "I don't think my attendees realize how truly grateful I am for their continued loyalty and support," said promoter Glenn Harveston. "This is the fourth consecutive sell-out thanks to them. I d...April 11, 2005
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