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Into the Chasms of Lunacy
One of the things I like most about "Into the Chasms of Lunacy" by Hungary's VORKUTA is the sound. It is raw, yet not lo-fi, and the instrument separation is right where it needs to be. Atmosphere cannot be discounted in assessing the merits of a black metal album, especially one that recalls origin...April 23, 2007
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HELRUNAR Begins Recording New Album
German pagan black metallers HELRUNAR have entered Klangschmiede Studio E to record the follow-up to their 2005 album "Frostnacht". According to vocalist Skald Draugir, the new CD, to be entitled "Baldr ok Íss", will contain "everything from dark, brutal black metal in the early Norwegian tradition...April 21, 2007
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DIMMU BORGIR Frontman: 'I'm Not Really Part Of The Black Metal Scene'
Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: Your new album is ready, but it's still not released. Are you nervous within this "no man's land"? Shagrath: I'm really loo...April 12, 2007
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BATHORY Cover Featuring ASTARTE Frontwoman; Audio Available
A cover of BATHORY's "Equimanthorn" by the Serbian black metal band BETHOR, featuring a special guest appearance by ASTARTE bassist/singer Tristessa, has been posted on the official ASTARTE MySpace page. The song appears on BETHOR's recently released tribute to BATHORY, "The Return of Darkness and E...April 9, 2007
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Featuring Ex-W.A.S.P., MOTOGRATER Members: Debut Album Delayed
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, the Los Angeles-based band featuring ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts, former MOTOGRATER vocalist Ivan Moody (Ghost),ex-U.P.O. guitarist Zoltan Bathory, former DEADSETT bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer, has pushed back the projected release date of its de...April 2, 2007
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OPETH Mainman Has 'Around A Dozen Of Song Ideas' For New Album
OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "Just a quick note to fill you (if you care) in on what's cooking and stuff....like that..... "Roundhouse/U.K. gig DVD: Well, the music is mixed and it sounds nothing less than awesome I must say. The film material is also edited and it...March 22, 2007
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SOLEMNITY Announces New Drummer, Parts Ways With Guitarist
Germany's SOLEMNITY has announced the addition of drummer Jürgen "The Butcher" to the group's ranks. The band has written more than two dozen songs for its new album, which it plans on recording this summer. In other news, SOLEMNITY has parted ways with guitarist Nosferatu Kuba and is currently seek...March 12, 2007
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VITAL REMAINS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
VITAL REMAINS has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany. The billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): 1349 ALL THAT REMAINS AMORPHIS BELPHEGOR BENEDICTUM BLACK MAJESTY BLIND GUARDIAN BULL...March 6, 2007
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VITAL REMAINS: 'Icons Of Evil' Artwork Available
The cover artwork for the new VITAL REMAINS album, "Icons of Evil", has been posted online at this location. Due on April 3, "Icons of Evil" was produced by the renowned Erik Rutan (CANNIBAL CORPSE, GOATWHORE). This offering marks the group's second recording with Glen Benton (DEICIDE) on vocals. Fo...February 26, 2007
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VITAL REMAINS Announces Album Title And Track Listing
Extreme metal titans VITAL REMAINS have returned with a vicious new slab of blasphemy that promises to strike fear in the heart of the masses. The much-anticipated new album, "Icons of Evil", was produced by the renowned Erik Rutan (CANNIBAL CORPSE, GOATWHORE) and is set for an April 3 release. This...February 15, 2007
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Black Metal-Inspired Exhibitions To Open In Amsterdam This Friday
This coming Friday, February 16, the de Appel arts centre in Amsterdam, Holland will open two exhibitions that could be of interest to the lovers of heavy metal, black metal, and grindcore: "Steven Shearer - Steven Shearer" and "Erik Smith - The Ghost of James Lee Byars Calling", both on view from F...February 13, 2007
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Featuring Ex-W.A.S.P., MOTOGRATER Members: Debut CD Due In April
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, the Los Angeles-based band featuring ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts, former MOTOGRATER vocalist Ivan Moody (Ghost),ex-U.P.O. guitarist Zoltan Bathory, former DEADSETT bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer, will release its debut album, "The Way of the Fist",...January 24, 2007
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SOLEMNITY: Limited-Edition Vinyl Containing BATHORY Cover Due Next Week
Germany's SOLEMNITY has set a January 11 release date for its limited-edition 10-inch vinyl containing a classical version of BATHORY's "One Rode to Asa Bay" backed with a cover of LIZZY BORDEN's 'There will be Blood Tonight'. SOLEMNITY recorded "One Rode to Asa Bay" with the help of the Bamberg Sym...January 1, 2007
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BATHORY: Rare Video Footage Posted Online
Rare video footage from the DVD that accompanied BATHORY's career-spanning box set, "In Memory of Quorthon", has been posted online at YouTube.com. Check it out: Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Released this past June via Black Mark Records, "In Memory of Quorthon" contains three CDs, one DVD, a book and a ...December 14, 2006
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'Black Metal Special' To Air Next Week On OPEN GRAVE RADIO
On Tuesday, December 12 at 9:00 p.m. GMT (4:00 p.m. EST) The Brothers Grim (Ljosalfur and Dokkalfur of PRIMITIVE GRAVEN IMAGE) will host a black metal special on Open Grave Radio. The show will take you through the history, the magic, and the mayhem, of black metal — from VENOM to BATHORY to EMPEROR...December 4, 2006
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