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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Code is Red…Long Live the Code

I'm continually amazed at NAPALM DEATH's ability to not only stay relevant in the extreme music scene, but also the way in which the band manages to stand out in the grindcore and death metal genres. The last two full-length albums of original material, "Enemy of the Music Business" and "Order of th...

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SILVER GINGER 5: 'Black Leather Mojo' Reissue To Include Bonus Disc

SILVER GINGER 5, the band featuring THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger and ex-ELECTRIC BOYS frontman/current HANOI ROCKS guitarist Conny Bloom, will have their "Black Leather Mojo" collection re-released this month by Sanctuary Records. The two-CD set features all the tracks from the original Japanese r...

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Former DEICIDE Guitarist ERIC HOFFMAN Joins UNHOLY GHOST

UNHOLY GHOST have announced the addition of former DEICIDE guitarist Eric Hoffman to the group's ranks. "Eric is an amazing guitarist and we are all very excited to be working with him!!" reads a posting on the group's web site. Hoffman joins the band as the replacement for founding member/lead guit...

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CIRCUS MAXIMUS Sign European Deal With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Norwegian melodic/progressive metal band CIRCUS MAXIMUS have signed a European deal with Frontiers Records is for the release of their debut album, entitled "The 1st Chapter". Commented vocalist Michael Eriksen: "This seems to be a match made in heaven, as Frontiers Records has a long history of wor...

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THERION Confirmed For U.K.'s PROGPOWER FESTIVAL

According to a posting on THERION's official web site, the Swedish band have been confirmed for the U.K. edition of the ProgPower Festival, set to be held on March 3, 2006 at an as-yet-undetermined location. THERION will be performing at this year's ProgPower USA festival, a two-day event slated to...