Reactivated Swedish death metallers SEANCE have inked a deal with Pulverised Records. The group's new album, "Awakening of the Gods", is tentatively due before the end of the year. SEANCE's ball-busting internationally released premiere albums, "Fornever Laid to Rest" (1992, Black Mark Productions) and "Saltrubbed Eyes" (1993, Black Mark Productions) are a heavy dose of ...
September 2008 - Blabbermouth Archive
GUILLOTINE: 'Blood Money' Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Blood Money", the second album from GUILLOTINE — the reunited Swedish thrash metal band featuring Nils Eriksson (bass) and Fredrik Mannberg (rhythm guitar) of NOCTURNAL RITES — can be viewed below. The artwork was created by Ed Repka, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, VENOM, DEATH and POSSESSED, among many others. ...
IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION Begins Recording Debut Album
Fast-rising British death metal band IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION entered the studio this past Monday (September 1) to begin recording its debut album titled "The Legacy". The talented young five-piece — which delivers "instantly recognizable, crushing, modern death metal, while being unmistakably rooted in tradition death metal" — is recording the CD Grindstone Studios in Suffolk with ...
SOUR SYSTEM: New Music Posted Online
SOUR SYSTEM, the new project led by former CARNAL FORGE guitarist Jari Kuusisto, has posted four songs on its MySpace page. Commented Jari: "We are very satisfied how the songs turned out and are now looking forward to let everyone hear what we've done. We will also start looking for a record deal ...
Former VADER Bassist: 'My Music Career Is Not Finished'
Former VADER bassist Marcin "Novy" Nowak has issued the following update: "As most of you already know, I have finished my cooperation with VADER immediately after the European tour. I'm very sorry that this has had to happened after five years of my commitment. The decision that I have made was caused by the recent ...
WHITESNAKE Performing With ADRIAN VANDENBERG At ARROW ROCK Festival; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of WHITESNAKE being joined by the group's former guitarist Adrian Vandenberg on stage at the Arrow Rock Festival 2008 on June 15 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands for a rendition of the song "Here I Go Again" can be viewed below (clip uploaded by "EricVonke"). Vandenberg, 54, started playing guitar at the age ...
DEVIL'S GIFT's LENNON MURPHY Interviewed On Swedish TV; Video Available
Orlando, Florida-based singer-songwriter Lennon Murphy (who performs under the name LENNON) was recently interviewed by Sweden's TV4 about her metal project DEVIL'S GIFT and her dispute with Yoko Ono over Murphy's use of the "Lennon" name. Watch the chat at this location. DEVIL'S GIFT will release its self-titled debut album in Europe on ...
VICIOUS RUMORS: More Shows Announced
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have scheduled the following dates: Sep. 13 - The Kennel Club - Sacramento, CA Sep. 14 - The Fat Cat - Modesto, CA Sep. 18 - Berty's - Walnut Creek, CA Sep. 19 - Phoenix Theater - Petaluma, CA Sep. 20 - Monster Fest - Merced, CA ...
DAVE MUSTAINE's Signature Guitar From 'Blackmail The Universe' Tour Being Auctioned
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's silver ESP DV8 signature guitar (see photo below) that he used on the Blackmail The Universe Tour is now up for auction at the band's official eBay store. In 2003, Mustaine unveiled his new ESP DV8 and DV8-R signature guitars at the winter NAMM convention in Anaheim, California. This guitar is ...