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THEUDHO Announce New Album, Lineup

Flemish pagan metal band THEUDHO will release the follow-up to the 2004 critically acclaimed debut album "Treachery" in the first half of 2006 through Nepherex, home of such underground acts as WANHOOP, KLUDDE and IRON CLAD. The new material, conceptually based on a yet undisclosed theme in Germanic...

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Grand Illusion

Welcome to the "Grand Illusion". Oh come on, you know I had to do it. No surprises here, Sweden's NOCTURNAL RITES continue doing what they have done so well for 10 years, that being the creation of standard (though not run-of-the-mill) power metal that takes cues from (who else?) HELLOWEEN, yet emph...

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CRYPTOPSY, NAPALM DEATH, IMPALED Members Reveal Their Holiday Plans

Every family has its holiday traditions, from the holy to the secular, the materialistic to the generous and everything in between. Screaming through the holiday season Century Media artists prepare for eating, drinking and making merry! CRYPTOPSY's Flo Mounier: "Christmas is a time for family, frie...

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MORGANA LEFAY Offer Update On Guitarist's Condition

Swedish "heavy doom progressive" metallers MORGANA LEFAY have issued the following update on the condition of guitarist Peter Grehn, who was rushed to the hospital on Dec. 16 with major stomach pains: "[Peter] suffered an inflamed appendix and had to get it removed [as soon as possible]. The surgery...

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THE LEGION Announce New Singer, Part Ways With Bassist

Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION, featuring current MARDUK drummer Emil Dragutinovic, have issued the following update: "After a long search we have finally found a new vocalist for the LEGION. He's name is Kjetil Hektoen and he’s also known for his participation in CREST OF DARKNESS and ENT...

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SHE SAID DESTROY: Album Cover Preview Posted Online

Norwegian extreme metal thrashers SHE SAID DESTROY have uploaded a preview of the cover for their upcoming debut album, "Time like Vines", at this location. As previously reported, "Time like Vines" will be released in early 2006 via Nocturnal Art Productions in collaboration with Candlelight Record...

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MORGANA LEFAY Pull Out of BLOODSTOCK Festival's XMas Party

Swedish "heavy doom progressive" metallers MORGANA LEFAY have cancelled their previously announced appearance at the Bloodstock Festival's XMas Party on Sunday, December 18. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: At 4:00 Friday morning [Dec. 16] local time guitarist Peter Gre...

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MORGANA LEFAY To Film 'I Roam' Video

Swedish "heavy doom progressive" metallers MORGANA LEFAY will team up with Owe Lingwall (NOCTURNAL RITES drummer) as producer/director for a second video off their "Grand Materia" album, to be filmed later this month. The chosen track is "I Roam" and the resultant clip is expected to be finished in...

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NOCTURNAL RITES Named Best Swedish Metal Band

Tartarean Desire is reporting that NOCTURNAL RITES were honored as the "best Swedish metal band" by the Swedish national radio P4's show "Dist". The band received their award from the hands of SAXON frontman Biff Byford during the program's live broadcast of Sweden Rock Festival's kick-off party at...

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NOCTURNAL RITES Filming 'Still Alive' Video

Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES started shooting their second video off the "Grand Illusion" album on Monday (December 5). The clip for the track "Still Alive" is once again being directed by Owe Lingvall. NOCTURNAL RITES' latest album, "Grand Illusion" was released in September via Century...

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SHE SAID DESTROY Confirmed For Ireland's YULETIDE METAL MEETING 4

Norwegian extreme metal thrashers SHE SAID DESTROY have been confirmed for the Yuletide Metal Meeting 4 festival, set to take place December 27 at Rosetta Bar in Belfast, Ireland. The lineup for the concert is shaping up as follows: SHE SAID DESTROY FALLEN WRECK OF THE HESPERUS MASS EXTINCTION CHOSE...

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IN FLAMES, SEPULTURA, MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY Members Reveal Their Favorite Albums Of 2005

In the December/January issue of the Swedish magazine Close-Up, a number of heavy metal/hard rock musicians list their favorite albums of 2005. Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA): BIOHAZARD – "Means to an End" CLAUSTROPHOBIA – "Fulminant" EXODUS – "Shovel Headed Kill Machine" Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES): NINE...

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DREAMLAND: 'Fade Away' Video Posted Online

Swedish metallers DREAMLAND, who were discovered and produced by Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) and Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL),have uploaded their video for the track "Fade Away" at this location (video pops up in separate window). The song comes off the group's full-length debut, "Future's Calling", w...

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ANCIENT RITES Sign With SEASON OF MIST, Begin Recording New Album

Belgian black metal pioneers ANCIENT RITES have inked a deal with Season of Mist. The band are currently at Spacelab studio in Germany recording their long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "Dim Carcosa" under the guidance and supervision of veteran producers Oliver Phillips and Christian Moos. The album...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Ties The Knot; Band Continue Work On New Album

CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth has offered the following studio update via the band's official web site: "Dear loyal readership, friends and would-be English metal journalists, The time has come once again to update your good selves on the activities and nocturnal emissions of the band as we ap...