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HATE ETERNAL Recruits Ex-OBSCURA Drummer HANNES GROSSMANN For Upcoming Tour
Drummer Chason Westmoreland has left HATE ETERNAL due to "family matters." Stepping in for him during the band's North American headlining tour with MISERY INDEX, BEYOND CREATION and RIVERS OF NIHIL will be Hannes Grossmann (OBSCURA, NECROPHAGIST). Commented HATE ETERNAL's Erik Rutan: "Hannes is an...October 23, 2015
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Ex-BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, SCORPIONS Members To Take Part In Israel's 'Titans Of Metal' Event
Israel's Progstage Productions has announced the addition of three more participants to its first annual "Titans Of Metal" event, set to take place on December 17 at Hanger 11 in Tel Aviv. They are guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine, legendary ex-RAINBOW vocalist Graham Bonnet and RHAPSODY OF FIRE and A...August 20, 2015
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ARCH ENEMY To Headline This Year's 'Summer Slaughter' Tour
Currently on the road in Europe in support of 2014's "War Eternal", extreme metal titans ARCH ENEMY will return to North America this July/August to headline the 2015 installment of "Summer Slaughter"! Featuring BORN OF OSIRIS, VEIL OF MAYA, THE ACACIA STRAIN, OBSCURA, AFTER THE BURIAL, CATTLE DECAP...May 22, 2015
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OBSCURA To Enter Studio In April
German progressive metal masters OBSCURA will enter Dreamsound Studios this April to begin recording drums for their highly anticipated new album and first full-length in over four years. The band will work once again with longtime producer V. Santura ("Cosmogenesis", "Omnivium"). The CD will see a...February 19, 2015
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Ex-OBSCURA Guitarist CHRISTIAN MUENZNER Joins Forces With FIREWIND Touring Singer KELLY SUNDOWN CARPENTER
Vocalist Kelly Sundown Carpenter (FIREWIND, BEYOND TWILIGHT) and guitarist Christian Muenzner (OBSCURA, SPAWN OF POSSESSION, PARADOX, NECROPHAGIST) have joined forces in new band. Says Christian: "We are really excited about what we have in store for everybody. "This is not just another recording pr...September 22, 2014
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Former OBSCURA Members Launch ALKALOID
After his departure from German technical death metallers OBSCURA, drummer Hannes Grossmann (also known for his work with BLOTTED SCIENCE and NECROPHAGIST) joined forces with some of his former bandmates in a new project called ALKALOID. In addition to Grossmann, the new group features Christian Mue...July 18, 2014
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OBSCURA Parts Ways With Drummer HANNES GROSSMANN, Guitarist CHRISTIAN MUENZNER
Drummer Hannes Grossmann and guitarist Christian Muenzner have left German progressive death metallers OBSCURA. Says Muenzner: "My decision to step down from my position as the lead guitar player in OBSCURA after more than six years was not an easy one, but even though it may come unexpected for the...July 11, 2014
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DEATH TO ALL: Pro-Shot Footage Of GRASPOP METAL MEETING Performance
Professionally filmed video footage of DEATH TO ALL's June 29 performance at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium can be seen below. DEATH TO ALL features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The band's current touring lineup includes the three surviving m...July 2, 2014
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FALLUJAH: New Song 'Carved From Stone' Available For Streaming
San Francisco-based death metal outfit FALLUJAH will release its new album, "The Flesh Prevails", on July 22 via Unique Leader Records. The follow-up to 2011's "The Harvest Wombs" was mixed, mastered and engineered by Zach Ohren (ANIMOSITY, SUFFOCATION, ALL SHALL PERISH) at Sharkbite Studios in Oakl...June 18, 2014
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FALLUJAH Completes Work On 'The Flesh Prevails'
San Francisco-based death metal outfit FALLUJAH has completed work on its new album, "The Flesh Prevails", for a summer release via Unique Leader Records. The follow-up to 2011's "The Harvest Wombs" was mixed, mastered and engineered by Zach Ohren (ANIMOSITY, SUFFOCATION, ALL SHALL PERISH) at Sharkb...May 19, 2014
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German Extreme Metal Supergroup NONEUCLID To Release 'Metatheosis' In May
Finnish specialty label Blood Music will introduce the global audience to NONEUCLID, one of extreme metal's most fascinating entities. The band features the considerable talents of members of TRIPTYKON, OBSCURA, THULCANDRA and DARK FORTRESS, and yet manages to become even more than the sum of its pa...February 21, 2014
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HATEFX: 'Play It By Fear' Video Released
Following the excellent response to its "Via Obscura" EP and "The Holy Frail" full-length, HATEFX — the Fresno/Livermore, California-based metal band featuring guitarist Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT, LD/50) — unleashes its third offering, "Under Destruction", featuring its most powerful lineu...February 13, 2014
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OBSCURA Guitarist CHRISTIAN MUENZNER Working On Second Solo Album
Guitarist Christian Muenzner (OBSCURA, SPAWN OF POSSESSION, PARADOX, ex-NECROPHAGIST) is working on his second all-instrumental solo album, following his 2011 debut CD, "Timewarp". The new effort will be entitled "Beyond The Wall Of Sleep" and will feature the OBSCURA rhythm section of Hannes Grossm...January 31, 2014
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DEATH TO ALL: More Fan-Filmed Footage Of Manchester Concert
More fan-filmed video footage of DEATH TO ALL's November 28 performance at Sound Control in Manchester, England can be seen below. DEATH TO ALL features former members of DEATH celebrating the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner. The band's current touring lineup includes the three surviving members...December 15, 2013
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WATCHTOWER's RON JARZOMBEK Announces Digital Double Single Release
Acclaimed guitarist Ron Jarzombek (BLOTTED SCIENCE, WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK) has announced the November 1 digital release of two new tracks, available via iTunes, Amazon, and other digital outlets. Following the "Beyond Life and Cosmic Kinetics" (a.k.a. B.L.A.C.K.) app/digital release in November 20...October 31, 2013
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