Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA have issued the following update on their current activities: "We are ready to record the first 4-5 songs for the new album. This time we will record the songs as they get done, and next Friday we are entering Starstruck studio in Copenhagen to lay down the drums for these new ...
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VITAL REMAINS, featuring Glen Benton of DEICIDE, have been confirmed as the headliners of Deathtoberfest 2K4, set to take place on Saturday, October 23 at The Backstage in Woodmere, New York. Also scheduled to appear are MORTICIAN, AKERCOCKE, RITE OF DARKNESS (performing a special set in honor of BATHORY), VEHEMENCE, THE CHASM, DIMENTIANON, MANTICORE, GNOSIS, ...
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San Francisco power/thrash metallers IMAGIKA have signed a licensing deal with Mausoleum Records for the worldwide release of their fourth full-length album, "Devils on Both Sides", tentatively due in February 2005. Work on "Devils on Both Sides" began in early 2003, with producer Neil Kernon (NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE) originally slated to handle the whole ...
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The new USURPER CD, entitled "Cryptobeast", won't be out on Earache Records until the early spring of 2005. While waiting for the pressing/layout/booklet and assorted necessities, the band wants to give some fans the chance to get an early preview. Here are the details. Saturday November 6, 2004 Delilah's 2771 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago IL ...
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Canadian metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have parted ways with guitarists Bobby Froese and Sunny Dhak. "The two of them decided they could no longer commit to touring and needed to deal with some personal matters," the band write on their web site. "Naturally, we were all quite shocked and disappointed by their decision, but ...
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French black/death metallers ARKHON INFAUSTUS have been confirmed as the opening act on DEICIDE's European tour beginning on October 29 in Hasselt, Belgium. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 29 - Hasselt, BEL - Muziek-o-droom Oct. 30 - Seichamps, FRA - Tattoo The Mind @ Espace Culturel Oct. 31 - Haarlem, NETH - Patronaat Nov. ...
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Reunited Atlanta-based thrashers HALLOWS EVE will be issuing a new single, "Evil Offerings", later this month. The single, the group's first official release in 16 years, features founding members Tommy Stewart on bass and vocals, and Skullator on guitar and lead vocals, along with Brandon Ottinger on guitar and Dane Jensen on drums. "Evil Offerings" ...
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Chicago death/thrash lords USURPER have completed work on their fifth full-length album, "Cryptobeast". Recorded at Chicago's Rax Trax Studios with producer Neil Kernon (JUDAS PRIEST, DEICIDE, CANNIBAL CORPSE), "Cryptobeast" marks the recording debut with the group of new singer Dan "Tyrantor" Lawson and the return of the band's original drummer, Joe "Apocalyptic" Warlord. Commented singer ...
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U.S. cult porn grinders LIVIDITY have parted ways with drummer James Whitehurst for "personal reasons" and are currently seeking a replacement. "We are based out of the Peoria, IL. / Champaign, IL. area in the Midwest USA and are currently working on our fifth release," the band write in a press release. "Influences range from ...
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Floridian death metallers DEICIDE have announced the dates for their Fall 2004 European tour. They are as follows: Oct. 29 - Muziek-o-droom - Hasselt, BEL Oct. 30 - Metal Therapy Festival - Nancy, FRA Oct. 31 - Patronaat - Haarlem, NETH Nov. 01 - La Locomotive - Paris, FRA Nov. 02 - Havana - Toulouse, ...
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Wisconsin-based death metallers JUNGLE ROT have been added to the upcoming U.S. tour featuring headliners DEICIDE alongside openers CATTLE DECAPITATION and GOATWHORE. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 17 - The Masguerade - Atlanta, GA Sep. 18 - Jesters Pub - Fayetteville, NC Sep. 19 - Thunderdome - Balt, MD Sep. 20 - B.B.Kings Blues ...
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Floridian black metallers KULT OV AZAZEL will be opening for DEICIDE on September 16 at the Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. "We'll be covering a good portion of material from '99 up to the last album, 'Oculus Infernum', which the legions of South Florida have yet had a proper introduction to," KULT OV AZAZEL ...
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Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, Chicago doomsters NOVEMBERS DOOM will not be utilizing the services of producer Neil Kernon (CANNIBAL CORPSE, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE) on their upcoming album, tentatively titled "The Pale Haunt Departure". "I prematurely announced we would be working with Neil Kernon once again on the new CD," NOVEMBERS DOOM vocalist Paul ...
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Building on the success of the first "Headbanger's Ball" record released in October 2003, MTV2 and Roadrunner Records will release a second of its kind — "MTV2 Headbanger's Ball, Volume 2" — on September 28, 2004. Highlighting the best classic and current metal videos, interviews with hard rock artists, and showcasing a new breed of ...
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Bloodstone Entertainment has posted video footage of the Swedish death metal band IN AETERNUM on their European tour. "This movie shows the ugly truth about their trip to the U.K. and back home," reads a posting on the site. On Friday, June 4, IN AETERNUM left Sweden for a European tour with DEICIDE, AKERCOCKE and ...
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Floridian death metallers DEICIDE have cancelled their scheduled appearance at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival due to "family reasons," according to a posting at the festival's web site. Replacing DEICIDE on the bill will be legendary Swedish death metallers UNLEASHED. Wacken Open Air festival is set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany. ...
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San Francisco power/thrash metallers IMAGIKA have finished mixing their fourth full-length album, "Devils on Both Sides", tentatively due later in the year through an as-yet-undetermined label. "Juan Urteaga (VILE, SKINLAB) handled the job at his Trident Studios compound and between his shootin' coal and us drinkin' beer the thing turned out pretty fuckin' good," the ...
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Roadrunner Records has set a September 28 release date for the new album from Canadian metallers THREE INCHES OF BLOOD, entitled "Advance and Vanquish". Recorded at a Chicago studio with producer Neil Kernon (NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE), the CD was mixed by Colin Richardson (MACHINE HEAD, FEAR FACTORY, NAPALM DEATH). The band laid down 15 ...
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GOATWHORE, the New Orleans-based band featuring vocalist L. Ben Falgoust II (SOILENT GREEN) and guitarist Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, CROWBAR), have signed a deal with Metal Blade Records. "We are all very excited about this and will be doing a new album with Metal Blade Records in mid-2005," the band said in a statement. "This ...
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Chicago death/thrash lords USURPER have set "Cryptobeast" as the title of their fifth full-length album, tentatively due late 2004/early 2005 through Earache Records. The CD will be recorded in August at Engine Music Studios in Chicago with producer Neil Kernon (QUEENSRŸCHE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE) and will contain the following songtitles, among others: "The Bones ...
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Legendary Florida death metal band DEICIDE have re-signed with Earache Records for a worldwide two-album deal. After witnessing Earache's results with "Scars Of The Crucifix", the band have decided to extend their relationship with the label for two more albums. Since DEICIDE originally signed with Earache in 2003 for "Scars Of The Crucifix", the band ...
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HOBBS ANGEL OF DEATH, METHEDRAS, VANGUARD and ENGINE OF PAIN have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany. The following is a list of acts currently scheduled to appear at the festival: AFTER FOREVER AMON AMARTH ANTHRAX ARCH ENEMY ASTRAL DOORS BAL-SAGOTH BRAINSTORM ...
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Chicago doomsters NOVEMBERS DOOM have announced plans to film a live performance later in the year for an upcoming DVD, to be issued in 2005. "We have lots of old footage, and some great handheld camera shows from the last tour, so the bonus material will be plenty," the band write on their web site. ...
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Acclaimed Chicago doomsters NOVEMBERS DOOM have signed a wordwide deal with The End Records. The group's first release for the label will be a re-issue of the last full-length effort, "To Welcome the Fade". It will contain a bonus CD with unreleased material such as live songs from the band's tour with THE GATHERING, the ...
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Chicago death/thrash lords USURPER will enter Engine Music Studios in Chicago in early August with producer Neil Kernon (QUEENSRŸCHE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, NEVERMORE, DEICIDE) to begin recording their fifth full-length album, tentatively due late 2004/early 2005 through Earache Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Bones Of My Enemies", "Supernatural Killing Spree", and ...
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A reward is currently being offered for information leading to the safe return of the black Jackson Warrior guitar (photo) stolen from UNHOLY GHOST guitarist Jerry Mortellaro earlier this week. This is the guitar that Jerry used to record the band's debut album, "Torrential Reign", as well as his main axe for live ...
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Former AMORPHIS and current MANNHAI/CHAOSBREED bassist Oppu Laine has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I would like to comment and air some thoughts based on the debate that was raised due to the cancellation of DEICIDE's European tour, where Metallysee booking agency was accused by certain persons of unprofessional work ethics (Story#1, ...
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Canadian metallers THREE INCHES OF BLOOD have set "Advance and Vanquish" as the title of their Roadrunner Records debut, tentatively due in September/October. Recorded at a Chicago studio with producer Neil Kernon (NEVERMORE, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE), the album is slated to be mixed beginning in early July with Colin Richardson (MACHINE HEAD, FEAR FACTORY, NAPALM ...
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Former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has sent us the following message: "Never in my life did I think I would have ANYTHING in common with [DEICIDE frontman] Glen Benton, but reading this morning's story about his problems in Europe with Metallysee brought back something I've rarely talked about. "One of the main reasons ...
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Metallysee Booking Agency head honcho Johan has sent a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET in response to DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton's assertion that Metallysee is solely to blame for the cancellation of DEICIDE's European tour. It reads as follows: "Whatever this guy says, he is an idiot with a crazy attitude. Regarding merchandise, he asked ...
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