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BLOOD REVOLT Prepares To Record Debut Album

Militant extreme metal contingent BLOOD REVOLT will enter the studio within the next week to lay down its much-anticipated debut album for a late spring release in North America via Profound Lore Records and in Europe through Invictus Productions. Featuring the vocals of singer extraordinaire Alan "...

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CONSORTIUM PROJECT V Live Lineup Announced

Former ELEGY/VENGEANCE singer Ian Parry is continuing work on "Species", the fifth and final part of the CONSORTIUM PROJECT fictional concept story set centuries in the future where the truth of mankind's origins is discovered and a final epic journey into outer space is met with dire consequences t...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Talks About New Album, Upcoming U.S. Tour

George Pacheco of Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On how the band's new album, "We Are The Void", compares to the group's previous releases: Mikael: "I was very h...

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ZONARIA Preparing To Enter Studio

Swedish death/black metal band ZONARIA has completed the songwriting process for its new album and will soon enter the Abyss studio in Sweden with producer Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY, SONIC SYNDICATE, HYPOCRISY, CENTINEX, CARNAL FORGE) to begin recording the effort for a spring/summer release. C...

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MEMOIRA Parts Ways With Singer, Seeks Replacement

Finnish metal band MEMOIRA has parted ways with vocalist Jemina Pitkälä and is currently seeking a male or female replacement. Interested parties can send a vocal sample in mp3/wav format to memoiraband(at)gmail.com and a letter containing more information. MEMOIRA's self-titled debut album was rele...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: New Audio Sample Available

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will release its fourth album, "Festival", on February 19, 2010 via AFM Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Lies 02. Death Rides A Black Horse 03. Festival 04. Afterglow 05. Living On The Edge 06. Looking For Nothi...

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FEAR FACTORY Frontman Says Band Is 'Close To A Resolution' With Ex-Members Over Use Of Name

George Pacheco of Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist Burton C. Bell of FEAR FACTORY. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Examiner.com: Do you think this album ["Mechanize"] possesses enough to serve as a starting point for new fans — if they've been hiding under...

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GAMMA RAY: 'To The Metal' Title Track Available For Streaming

German power metallers GAMMA RAY have posted a three-minute snippet of the title track from their forthcoming album, "To The Metal", on their MySpace page. "To The Metal" will be released on January 29, 2010 via earMUSIC/Edel. GAMMA RAY — Kai Hansen (vocals/guitar),Dirk Schlächter (bass),Henjo Ric...

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AC/DC: Bern Concert Sells Out Within Minutes

World Radio Switzerland reports that all 45,000 tickets for the much-anticipated concert by veteran rockers AC/DC in Bern, Switzerland this summer were snapped up in just 12 minutes. The concert will take place in the Stade de Suisse on June 8. Last time the group performed in Switzerland was at Zur...

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VALKYRJA Preparing To Release 'Contamination'

Swedish black metallers VALKYRJA will release their second album, "Contamination", via Metal Blade Records on the following dates: Jan. 15: Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy Jan. 18: Rest of Europe Jan. 19: USA and Canada The CD was recorded at Necromorbus Studios (WATAIN, DESTRÖYER 666, RAZOR...

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REQUIEM AETERNAM: 'Purposiveness' Video Released

"Purposiveness", the new video from melodic black metallers REQUIEM AETERNAM — originally from Uruguay but most recently based in Tampa Bay, Florida — can be viewed below. The track comes off the band's third album, "Destiny-Man". Around February/March 2010, the band will announce the official relea...

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MNEMIC: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Sons Of The System", the fourth studio album from Danish modern metallers MNEMIC, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. "Sons Of The System" is scheduled for release in Europe on January 15 and in North America on January 26 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was rec...

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Former DANZIG Guitarist JOHN CHRIST: Back To Work

Former DANZIG guitarist John Christ has posted the following update on his official MySpace blog: "I began this week like many of you, wanting to make a fresh start in a new decade. Many were happy to see 2009 go. I know I was. "This year I am determined to get organized and ...

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RISE TO ADDICTION Parts Ways With Bassist

Bassist Joel Graham has left RISE TO ADDICTION — the British band which features in its ranks former BLAZE members John Slater (guitar) and Steve Wray (guitar) — and has joined British thrashers EVILE. RISE TO ADDICTION states, "It's a real shame, but Joel's replacement is already in rehearsals, so...

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MUTINY WITHIN: 'Awake' Video Released

Metal Sucks is hosting the exclusive world premiere of "Awake", the new video from the New Jersey-based sextet MUTINY WITHIN (formerly MUTINY). The clip, which was directed by Patrick Kendall (MEGADETH, INCUBUS, SUGARCULT),can be viewed below. "Awake" is the first single from MUTINY WITHIN's self-t...