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Alien
"Well, aren't you just a traveling shitstorm?" A more appropriate quote couldn't be found for Devin Townsend, nor STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's new one, "Alien". This release has untouchable frenetic speed, fuming and frenzied honesty at its purest, a radical shift in what we've come to know as "extreme" me...February 10, 2005
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HAVOCHATE Sign With INDECENT MEDIA
New York-based metal band HAVOCHATE, now featuring former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian, have signed a new worldwide deal with Indecent Media. The group's sophomore album, "Cycle of Pain", is scheduled for release on March 15. "We had been in contact with other labels and they all offered us more...February 4, 2005
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Stabbing The Drama
Utter the name SOILWORK and there'll usually be two decisive responses, the "I don't get what this band is all about," or the "SOILWORK rules!" crowd. You get it or you don't, love it or hate it. No matter what category you fall under, the band has to be commended for having the capacity to ...January 30, 2005
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AFTERSHOK: Classic Metal Delivered 'Bigger And Better'
AFTERSHOK, the classic hard rock/metal band fronted by SHOK PARIS lead vocalist Vic Hix, have just released their long-awaited follow-up to 2002's "Unfinished Business", entitled "Burning Chrome". "Burning Chrome", available on Auburn Records, was recorded over a period extending from late 2003 thro...January 16, 2005
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OUTBURST Change Title Of Debut Album
Dutch thrashers OUTBURST have changed the projected title of their debut album to "Fair and Balanced" from the previously announced "From Hell". "Fair and Balanced" was recorded at Double Noise studio in Tilburg, Holland with producer Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES, HIDING WITH GIRL). The CD will feature t...December 24, 2004
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SCARVE: Paris Concert To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD
SCARVE's upcoming show in Paris on December 11 will be entirely recorded and filmed for a future DVD release, according to a posting on the group's web site. The gig, which will mark the band's last appearance in France this year, will also include performances by TEXTURES, YYRKOON and ???? (yes, th...December 7, 2004
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Metal Musicians Speak Out On Illegal Music Downloading
Holland's Lords of Metal webzine has published a special article regarding illegal music downloading and metal musicians' thoughts and opinions on the subject. Commented writer Eddy Meuwese: "Since I joined forces with Lords of Metal I came across a lot of interesting bands and artists. I interviewe...November 3, 2004
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OUTBURST Finish Recording Debut Album
Dutch thrashers OUTBURST have finished recording their debut album, "From Hell", at Double Noise studio in Tilburg, Holland with producer Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES, HIDING WITH GIRL). The CD will feature two guest appearances: TEXTURES vocalist Eric Kalsbeek can be heard on "Attack of the Overfiend" a...September 24, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY: 'Bite The Hand That Bleeds' Video Posted Online
FEAR FACTORY's video for the track "Bite the Hand That Bleeds" is available for download at this location. The song, which comes off the group's latest CD, "Archetype", will be featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming horror movie "Saw", due in theaters nationwide on October 29. In addition, the t...September 23, 2004
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MOONSPELL: DVD Details Revealed, New Demo Completed
Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL have set "Lunar Still" as the title of their upcoming DVD, tentatively due in early 2005. The disc is currently in the planning stage and is expected to include four main sections/chapters: - MOONSPELL live in Katowice, Poland (2004, "Antidote" tour) - MOONSPELL live i...September 20, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY To Release New Maxi-Single
FEAR FACTORY will be releasing a CD maxi-single, entitled "Bite the Hand That Bleeds and Related Archetypal Imagery", on November 16 through Liquid 8 Records. The disc, which will come with a bonus DVD EP, will feature an audio track for "Bite The Hand That Bleeds" as well as the video for the first...September 15, 2004
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Dutch Thrashers OUTBURST To Record Debut Album
Dutch thrashers OUTBURST will enter Double Noise studio in Tilburg, Holland later this month with producer Jochem Jacobs (TEXTURES, HIDING WITH GIRL) to record their first full-length album with the working title "From Hell". The band, who are unsigned, are currently in talks with interested parties...August 4, 2004
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NEUROSIS Singer: 'We've Found Different Ways To Be Intense'
NEUROSIS singer/guitarist Steve Von Till recently spoke to Exclaim! magazine about the dramatic increase and proficiency of melodies, moods, textures and actual clean singing on the group's latest album, "The Eye of Every Storm". "We've always gotten satisfaction from attacking our weaknesses," he s...June 30, 2004
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TEXTURES Named 'Most Promising Act'
Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES (Listenable Records) have won the Essent Award for "most promising act". As a result of this recognition, the band will be granted a considerable promotional budget and will perform at the Netherlands' largest festival, Lowlands (August 20-22). This show will be...June 24, 2004
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TEXTURES Announce '7 Days Of Insomnia' Tour Dates
Dutch progressive thrash metal outfit TEXTURES have announced their "7 Days Of Insomnia" tour. In seven days, the band will play with three bands that are a major influence on them, as well as perform at this year's Fury Fest in Le Mans, France. Later this year, TEXTURES will embark on a full Europe...June 17, 2004
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