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Abaddon Incarnate - New Song Online
Irish metal band Abaddon Incarnate have posted a new track, entitled "Dead End Messiah", on their MySpace page. The song comes off the band's fourth studio effort "Cascade". The new Abaddon Incarnate album will be out later this year, most likely during summer, through Metal Age Productions.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Abaddon Incarnate |
Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Two New Songs Online
Original news, posted on 20.02.2009
Agoraphobic Nosebleed have posted a new song on their MySpace page, entitled "Agorapocalypse Now". The track is featured on the upcoming "Agorapocalypse" album, to be released in April.
UPDATE
US metallers Agoraphobic Nosebleed have posted online another new song, entitled "Moral Distortion", on their MySpace page.
"Moral Distortion" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Agorapocalypse", which will be released on April 14 via Relapse Records.
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Agoraphobic Nosebleed have posted a new song on their MySpace page, entitled "Agorapocalypse Now". The track is featured on the upcoming "Agorapocalypse" album, to be released in April.
UPDATE
US metallers Agoraphobic Nosebleed have posted online another new song, entitled "Moral Distortion", on their MySpace page.
"Moral Distortion" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Agorapocalypse", which will be released on April 14 via Relapse Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Agoraphobic Nosebleed |
Deathstars - Ink N. American Deal With Bieler Bros. Records
Bieler Bros. Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Sweden's Deathstars. Their North American debut, "Night Electric Night" will be in stores on May 19th with tour dates soon to follow.
| Source: | bielerbros.com |
| Band profile: | Deathstars |
Hardcore Superstar - Sign With Nuclear Blast
Official press release
Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of Swedish sleaze thrashers Hardcore Superstar. Both parties are more than satisfied with this agreement and look forward to a great cooperation. Currently the band's in the studio, writing and recording the follow-up to 2007s "Dreaming In A Casket" marking their debut for Nuclear Blast.
The band comments: "We have all been listening to Nuclear Blast's artists since 1987 and we are very proud to be a part of the family!"
Markus Tagaris from Gain Music Entertainment says: "Nuclear Blast was our number one choice. I'm convinced that we together can do a fantastic job for the band and their forthcoming album "Beg For It".Hardcore Superstar are without a doubt the best "street metal" band in the world."
Marko Sirac from Nuclear Blast Records adds: "Not only on behalf of Nuclear Blast Records but also myself is damn proud of our latest strike! The signing of an extraordinary band: Hardcore Superstar. These guys know how to kick ass and rock the shit outta you lazy bastards! Hardcore Superstar will make you freak out at their shows! Mothers, lock up your daughters! Hardcore Superstar are around - horny as fuck and ready to score!"
"Beg For It" is expected to be unleashed in June 2009 via Nuclear Blast (except for Scandinavia & Asia).
Nuclear Blast is proud to announce the signing of Swedish sleaze thrashers Hardcore Superstar. Both parties are more than satisfied with this agreement and look forward to a great cooperation. Currently the band's in the studio, writing and recording the follow-up to 2007s "Dreaming In A Casket" marking their debut for Nuclear Blast.
The band comments: "We have all been listening to Nuclear Blast's artists since 1987 and we are very proud to be a part of the family!"
Markus Tagaris from Gain Music Entertainment says: "Nuclear Blast was our number one choice. I'm convinced that we together can do a fantastic job for the band and their forthcoming album "Beg For It".Hardcore Superstar are without a doubt the best "street metal" band in the world."
Marko Sirac from Nuclear Blast Records adds: "Not only on behalf of Nuclear Blast Records but also myself is damn proud of our latest strike! The signing of an extraordinary band: Hardcore Superstar. These guys know how to kick ass and rock the shit outta you lazy bastards! Hardcore Superstar will make you freak out at their shows! Mothers, lock up your daughters! Hardcore Superstar are around - horny as fuck and ready to score!"
"Beg For It" is expected to be unleashed in June 2009 via Nuclear Blast (except for Scandinavia & Asia).
| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Hardcore Superstar |
As I Lay Dying - DVD Details
Official press release
San Diego based Grammy-Nominated metalers As I Lay Dying have appeared on Taste Of Chaos, Ozzfest, headlined the 2006 Sounds Of The Underground Tour, Cornerstone, Bamboozle 2006 and just about every significant hard music festival around the globe. With "This Is Who We Are", As I Lay Dying steps into new territory by releasing their first ever DVD consisting of a 3 DVD set produced and directed by Denise Korycki (Cannibal Corpse "Centuries of Torment" DVD) that provides viewers with live performances and a complete As I Lay Dying audio/visual history.
Vocalist Tim Lambesis adds: "It's hard to believe that we've been a band for as long as we have yet have never released an official DVD documenting our first 7 years. As a result, we've included so much content that you hardly have to like our music to be entertained. With that said, it feels good knowing how many diehard fans over the years have supported our band and their simple enjoyment of our music has given us the chance to see the world!"
Disc #1 - Main Documentary - approx. two hours
This complete band history includes in depth artist interviews and commentary, interviews with friends and family, as well as observations and road stories from colleagues and bands that have worked with and befriended As I Lay Dying since the band's inception.
Disc #2 - LIVE performances (with the current lineup)
Over an hour and a half of live performances captured at As I Lay Dying's Southern California shows in November 2008 including the Jumping Turtle, The Grove, and Seacoast Community Church, international festivals including Wacken and With Full Force, and US festival Cornerstone.
Disc #3 - music videos and bonus features including more touring stories, profiles on personalities & more.
"This Is Who We Are" cover art] will be released April, 9th / 14th in Europe.
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San Diego based Grammy-Nominated metalers As I Lay Dying have appeared on Taste Of Chaos, Ozzfest, headlined the 2006 Sounds Of The Underground Tour, Cornerstone, Bamboozle 2006 and just about every significant hard music festival around the globe. With "This Is Who We Are", As I Lay Dying steps into new territory by releasing their first ever DVD consisting of a 3 DVD set produced and directed by Denise Korycki (Cannibal Corpse "Centuries of Torment" DVD) that provides viewers with live performances and a complete As I Lay Dying audio/visual history.
Vocalist Tim Lambesis adds: "It's hard to believe that we've been a band for as long as we have yet have never released an official DVD documenting our first 7 years. As a result, we've included so much content that you hardly have to like our music to be entertained. With that said, it feels good knowing how many diehard fans over the years have supported our band and their simple enjoyment of our music has given us the chance to see the world!"
Disc #1 - Main Documentary - approx. two hours
This complete band history includes in depth artist interviews and commentary, interviews with friends and family, as well as observations and road stories from colleagues and bands that have worked with and befriended As I Lay Dying since the band's inception.
Disc #2 - LIVE performances (with the current lineup)
Over an hour and a half of live performances captured at As I Lay Dying's Southern California shows in November 2008 including the Jumping Turtle, The Grove, and Seacoast Community Church, international festivals including Wacken and With Full Force, and US festival Cornerstone.
Disc #3 - music videos and bonus features including more touring stories, profiles on personalities & more.
"This Is Who We Are" cover art] will be released April, 9th / 14th in Europe.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | As I Lay Dying |
Hell Within - New Songs Online
Original news, posted on 30.01.2009
Hell Within have posted a new song, "Eternal Uprising", on their MySpace page. The band adds: "The remaining 3 songs will be posted every other following Sunday at noon until all are online, so February 8th, February 22nd, and March 8th."
UPDATE (thanks to ArtiA)
Three new songs are posted on http://www.myspace.com/hellwithin.
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Hell Within have posted a new song, "Eternal Uprising", on their MySpace page. The band adds: "The remaining 3 songs will be posted every other following Sunday at noon until all are online, so February 8th, February 22nd, and March 8th."
UPDATE (thanks to ArtiA)
Three new songs are posted on http://www.myspace.com/hellwithin.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hell Within |
The Haunted - Compilation Details
The Haunted have announced details of new double disc compilation that details the bands time with Earache Records, from 1998 - 2003.
Titled "Warning Shots", the album contains 28 tracks, including on the second disc many rare and unreleased songs. The booklet contains an extensive interview with bass player Jonas Bjorler, conducted with respected UK rock critic Dominic Lawson, examining the early years of the band and reflecting on the material included on the compilation.
The full tracklist for "Warning Shots" cover art] is as follows:
Disc 1 (containing tracks from the three albums "The Haunted", "The Haunted Made Me Do It" and "One Kill Wonder"):
01. Hate Song
02. Trespass
03. Shadow World
04. D.O.A.
05. Undead
06. One Kill Wonder
07. Under the Surface
08. In vein
09. Hollow Ground
10. Everlasting
11. Dark Intentions
12. Bury Your Dead
13. Shithead
14. Chasm
15. Revelation
16. Forensick
Disc 2 ("Off the Record" - containing rare and unreleased material):
01. Ritual ("One Kill Wonder" session track)
02. Creed ("One Kill Wonder" session track)
03. Well of Souls (Candlemass cover)
04. Eclipse ("The Haunted Made Me Do It" session track)
05. Choke Hold (live)
06. Leech (live)
07. Three Times (live)
08. Undead (demo)*
09. Shattered (demo) (from "Statements of Intent" compilation)
10. Undead ("Death & 1/2 Prod." rehearsal)*
11. Now You Know ("Death & 1/2 Prod." rehearsal)*
12. Blood Rust ("Death & 1/2 Prod." rehearsal)*
* previously unreleased
Trivia fans will note that the final 3 tracks on Disc 2 were recorded in pre-The Haunted times, before the band had settled on a final band name. The tracks come from a rehearsal tape made at a time when the band were considering the name "Death and 1/2 Prod.".
"Warning Shots" will be released in Europe on March 9, with a US release on April 7.
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Titled "Warning Shots", the album contains 28 tracks, including on the second disc many rare and unreleased songs. The booklet contains an extensive interview with bass player Jonas Bjorler, conducted with respected UK rock critic Dominic Lawson, examining the early years of the band and reflecting on the material included on the compilation.
The full tracklist for "Warning Shots" cover art] is as follows:
Disc 1 (containing tracks from the three albums "The Haunted", "The Haunted Made Me Do It" and "One Kill Wonder"):
01. Hate Song
02. Trespass
03. Shadow World
04. D.O.A.
05. Undead
06. One Kill Wonder
07. Under the Surface
08. In vein
09. Hollow Ground
10. Everlasting
11. Dark Intentions
12. Bury Your Dead
13. Shithead
14. Chasm
15. Revelation
16. Forensick
Disc 2 ("Off the Record" - containing rare and unreleased material):
01. Ritual ("One Kill Wonder" session track)
02. Creed ("One Kill Wonder" session track)
03. Well of Souls (Candlemass cover)
04. Eclipse ("The Haunted Made Me Do It" session track)
05. Choke Hold (live)
06. Leech (live)
07. Three Times (live)
08. Undead (demo)*
09. Shattered (demo) (from "Statements of Intent" compilation)
10. Undead ("Death & 1/2 Prod." rehearsal)*
11. Now You Know ("Death & 1/2 Prod." rehearsal)*
12. Blood Rust ("Death & 1/2 Prod." rehearsal)*
* previously unreleased
Trivia fans will note that the final 3 tracks on Disc 2 were recorded in pre-The Haunted times, before the band had settled on a final band name. The tracks come from a rehearsal tape made at a time when the band were considering the name "Death and 1/2 Prod.".
"Warning Shots" will be released in Europe on March 9, with a US release on April 7.
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | The Haunted |
Confessor - Vocalist Quits
According to Blabbermouth, vocalist Scott Jeffreys has left the Raleigh, North Carolina-based progressive doom metal band Confessor "due to job demands." Guitarist Brian Shoaf tells Blabbermouth.net in an e-mail, "We are currently entertaining the idea of continuing but are not sure what we are going to do. If you could get the word out that we are looking for a singer we would greatly appreciate it. Those interested can inquire to Brian Shoaf at: astrokin bellsouth net. We are not a working/touring band, so keep that in mind."
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Confessor |
Queensrÿche - New Single Online
Queensrÿche's "If I Were King," the first single from the new album "American Soldier" is now available for streaming online. The single was released yesterday (March 3rd). The artwork can be found here.
"American Soldier" will be available from Atco/Rhino on March 31. All info about the album and US tour dates here.
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"American Soldier" will be available from Atco/Rhino on March 31. All info about the album and US tour dates here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Queensrÿche |
| Event: | Queensrÿche: American Soldier Tour |
Cloudscape - New Drummer Announced
Cloudscape have found a new drummer to replace Roger Landin. His name is Fredrik Joakimsson and is a friend of Cloudscape since a few years back.
Fredrik played live with Cloudscape on February 27 in their hometown (Helsingborg) and everything went really awesome both personally and musically and fans of Cloudscape praised his performance. Fredrik learned the setlist (10 songs) in less than 9 days and impressed a lot with his skillfull playing so, the guys in Cloudscape was totally convinced that Fredrik is the right guy for the band to play drums. Fredrik is more or less unknown considering he haven't recorded any albums before and has only been (and is) active in locally known bands so, Cloudscape is happy and pleased to introduce fredrik Joakimsson to the world of metal as their new permanent drummer.
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Fredrik played live with Cloudscape on February 27 in their hometown (Helsingborg) and everything went really awesome both personally and musically and fans of Cloudscape praised his performance. Fredrik learned the setlist (10 songs) in less than 9 days and impressed a lot with his skillfull playing so, the guys in Cloudscape was totally convinced that Fredrik is the right guy for the band to play drums. Fredrik is more or less unknown considering he haven't recorded any albums before and has only been (and is) active in locally known bands so, Cloudscape is happy and pleased to introduce fredrik Joakimsson to the world of metal as their new permanent drummer.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Cloudscape |
Vader - Demo Track Online
In the middle of March, Vader will enter Hertz Studio in Bialystok, Poland to begin recording session of band's next studio album entitled "Necropolis". All the tracks will be recorded at Hertz and engineered by Wieslawski Bros. Tue Madsen (who previously worked with such bands as Moonspell, Cataract, Heaven Shall Burn and many more...) will mix the album at his famous Antfarm Studios in Denmark.
"Necropolis" will be the first album recorded in Vader's new line up featuring band's new musicians Paul (drums), Reyash (bass) and Vogg (guitars). Famous Polish artist Jacek Wiśniewski (who made cover arts for such albums as "Black To The Blind", "Revelations", "The Beast" and some more...) will take care of the album artwork and its whole layout. One of the songs recorded during the latest pre-production session at Haertz Studio is available for download directly from the band's MP3 section.
Band leader Peter stated about new ideas and plans: "Welcome again, Brothers and Sisters! One of the brand new Vader songs recorded in December at Hertz Studios is available on our Site... It's called "Raise Of The Undead"! We are back to the Underworlds, Dark Spheres and Forgotten Eons. Kind of the Anthem to the undead ideas of Dimensions which exist Here and Beyond. This is gonna be also a teaser of our upcoming creation "Necropolis" - Vader's new album. Recordings starts in the middle of March and we'll stay in the studio for about four weeks. Then we'll move to AntFarm Studios in Denmark to transform all tracks into some kind of venomous incantations. Of course, we will keep You updated about the progress of recordings with words and video reports. Before the work is done there will be another new song available on http://www.vader.pl. "Impure"! And from May: more shows are coming!"
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"Necropolis" will be the first album recorded in Vader's new line up featuring band's new musicians Paul (drums), Reyash (bass) and Vogg (guitars). Famous Polish artist Jacek Wiśniewski (who made cover arts for such albums as "Black To The Blind", "Revelations", "The Beast" and some more...) will take care of the album artwork and its whole layout. One of the songs recorded during the latest pre-production session at Haertz Studio is available for download directly from the band's MP3 section.
Band leader Peter stated about new ideas and plans: "Welcome again, Brothers and Sisters! One of the brand new Vader songs recorded in December at Hertz Studios is available on our Site... It's called "Raise Of The Undead"! We are back to the Underworlds, Dark Spheres and Forgotten Eons. Kind of the Anthem to the undead ideas of Dimensions which exist Here and Beyond. This is gonna be also a teaser of our upcoming creation "Necropolis" - Vader's new album. Recordings starts in the middle of March and we'll stay in the studio for about four weeks. Then we'll move to AntFarm Studios in Denmark to transform all tracks into some kind of venomous incantations. Of course, we will keep You updated about the progress of recordings with words and video reports. Before the work is done there will be another new song available on http://www.vader.pl. "Impure"! And from May: more shows are coming!"
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| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
The Legion - New Album Details
Swedish black metallers The Legion announced the following on their website:
"We present you the tracklist and full cover art (made again by Kris Verwimp) for our upcoming album "A Bliss To Suffer". A full audio track from the album will be uploaded here, and to our official MySpace, sometime this weekend."
"A Bliss To Suffer" track listing:
01. Shining Redemption
02. Call Of The Nameless Black
03. A Toil Beneath The Skin
04. Blood, Be Gone!
05. A Curse For The Dead
06. The Luring Depths
07. The Inimical
08. Man-Beast
09. The Reaping Of Flesh And Blood
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"We present you the tracklist and full cover art (made again by Kris Verwimp) for our upcoming album "A Bliss To Suffer". A full audio track from the album will be uploaded here, and to our official MySpace, sometime this weekend."
"A Bliss To Suffer" track listing:
01. Shining Redemption
02. Call Of The Nameless Black
03. A Toil Beneath The Skin
04. Blood, Be Gone!
05. A Curse For The Dead
06. The Luring Depths
07. The Inimical
08. Man-Beast
09. The Reaping Of Flesh And Blood
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| Source: | legion.nu |
| Band profile: | The Legion |
Criminal - Entire Album Streaming Online
Criminal have made their new album "White Hell" available for streaming in its entirety at metal.de for a limited time period/
"White Hell" will be released on February 27th by Massacre Records. The European version of "White Hell" will be available in a limited edition with a bonus DVD including over 80 minutes of live footage.
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"White Hell" will be released on February 27th by Massacre Records. The European version of "White Hell" will be available in a limited edition with a bonus DVD including over 80 minutes of live footage.
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| Source: | metal.de |
| Band profile: | Criminal |
Suspyre - New Drummer Announced
US metallers Suspyre have announced the addition of drummer Gabe Marshall to the group's ranks.
The band adds: "Gabe is very excited to be collaborating and performing alongside these commanding musicians. It has always been a dream of his to play such high level music in a band of the likes of Suspyre."
Similarly, Gabe expressed: "As well as being phenomenal musicians, they're a blast to hang out with. The vibe is great and the shows are going to be killer!"
Clay Barton adds: "It has been very difficult the past two years for us to really give our fans the live shows they deserve because of not having a permanent drummer. Now with the addition of Gabe, his talent and enthusiasm will allow us to be the band we want to be and move us forward."
More information about Gabe Marshall can be found at this location.
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The band adds: "Gabe is very excited to be collaborating and performing alongside these commanding musicians. It has always been a dream of his to play such high level music in a band of the likes of Suspyre."
Similarly, Gabe expressed: "As well as being phenomenal musicians, they're a blast to hang out with. The vibe is great and the shows are going to be killer!"
Clay Barton adds: "It has been very difficult the past two years for us to really give our fans the live shows they deserve because of not having a permanent drummer. Now with the addition of Gabe, his talent and enthusiasm will allow us to be the band we want to be and move us forward."
More information about Gabe Marshall can be found at this location.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Suspyre |
Black Label Society - Compilation Details
New Black Label Society "greatest-hits" collection, "Skullage", which is due on April 21, will be released in three different configurations: stand alone CD, stand alone DVD and CD/DVD.
The tracklistings are as follows:
"Skullage" CD
01. Machine Gun Man
02. Dead As Yesterday
03. All For You
04. 13 Years of Grief
05. Bleed for Me
06. Doomsday Jesus
07. Stillborn
08. Won't Find It Here
09. Suicide Messiah
10. In This River
11. Fire It Up
12. New Religion
13. Instrumental Intro (acoustic)
14. The Blessed Hellride (acoustic)
15. Spoke in the Wheel (acoustic)
16. Stillborn (acoustic)
"Skullage" DVD
01. All For You (from "Boozed Broozed & Broken-Boned")
02. 13 Years of Grief (from "Boozed Broozed & Broken-Boned")
03. Bleed For Me (from "Boozed Broozed & Broken-Boned")
04. Stillborn (Video)
05. Suicide Messiah (Video)
06. In This River (Video)
07. Fire It Up (Video)
08. Acoustic (Live)
09. Instrumental Intro (Live in Lehigh Valley) (4:59)
10. The Blessed Hellride (Live in Lehigh Valley) (5:47)
11. Spoke In The Wheel (Live in Lehigh Valley) (5:32)
12. We Live No More (Live in Lehigh Valley) (10:29)
13. Stillborn (Live in Lehigh Valley) (6:12)
14. New Religion (New Footage) (4:04)
15. Welcome to The Compound (New Footage) (29:50)
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The tracklistings are as follows:
"Skullage" CD
01. Machine Gun Man
02. Dead As Yesterday
03. All For You
04. 13 Years of Grief
05. Bleed for Me
06. Doomsday Jesus
07. Stillborn
08. Won't Find It Here
09. Suicide Messiah
10. In This River
11. Fire It Up
12. New Religion
13. Instrumental Intro (acoustic)
14. The Blessed Hellride (acoustic)
15. Spoke in the Wheel (acoustic)
16. Stillborn (acoustic)
"Skullage" DVD
01. All For You (from "Boozed Broozed & Broken-Boned")
02. 13 Years of Grief (from "Boozed Broozed & Broken-Boned")
03. Bleed For Me (from "Boozed Broozed & Broken-Boned")
04. Stillborn (Video)
05. Suicide Messiah (Video)
06. In This River (Video)
07. Fire It Up (Video)
08. Acoustic (Live)
09. Instrumental Intro (Live in Lehigh Valley) (4:59)
10. The Blessed Hellride (Live in Lehigh Valley) (5:47)
11. Spoke In The Wheel (Live in Lehigh Valley) (5:32)
12. We Live No More (Live in Lehigh Valley) (10:29)
13. Stillborn (Live in Lehigh Valley) (6:12)
14. New Religion (New Footage) (4:04)
15. Welcome to The Compound (New Footage) (29:50)
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Black Label Society |