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Dream Theater - New Song Snippet Online
Dream Theater has posted a 71-second snippet of "Bridges In The Sky", a new track off the upcoming new album A Dramatic Turn Of Events. Check it out in the YouTube video below.
For those keeping score, 71 seconds is 9.34% of the song's 11:03 total running time.
Another new track, called "On The Backs Of Angels", is still available for streaming in its entirety over here.
"Bridges In The Sky" and "On The Backs Of Angels" come off the band's upcoming new album, entitled A Dramatic Turn Of Events, which will be released in September through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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For those keeping score, 71 seconds is 9.34% of the song's 11:03 total running time.
Another new track, called "On The Backs Of Angels", is still available for streaming in its entirety over here.
"Bridges In The Sky" and "On The Backs Of Angels" come off the band's upcoming new album, entitled A Dramatic Turn Of Events, which will be released in September through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Dream Theater |
Venom - New Album Out Soon
First details for the upcoming new Venom album are pouring in.
The record will be called Fallen Angels and is tentatively due for release in late August/early September through Universal Music. Both CD & Vinyl versions will be available. The album is said to contain 13 tracks. The titles can be found below.
The album was recorded with producer Tom Belton at his London Studio.
The band are also in the process of making a promo video for one of the new songs, as well as finalizing their live DVD footage.
Venom drummer Dante had the following to say about this: "Yeah everything is on schedule & coming along great, we are really busy getting ready for the launch, it's amazing how positive everyone is about the new record, so we are really eager for the Legions to finally hear it. We've had to put our live shows on hold for the time being to schedule the interviews and photo shoots etc, but the management are working on some live shows for later in the year, so we will be back on the road soon, and playing the new songs which are already part of the new live set".
Fallen Angels tentative tracklist:
01. Hammerhead
02. Nemisis
03. Pedal To The Metal
04. Lap Of The Gods
05. Damnation Of Souls
06. Beggerman
07. Hail Satanas
08. Sin
09. Punks Not Dead
10. Death Be Thy Name
11. Lest We Forget
12. Valley Of The Kings
13. Fallen Angels
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The record will be called Fallen Angels and is tentatively due for release in late August/early September through Universal Music. Both CD & Vinyl versions will be available. The album is said to contain 13 tracks. The titles can be found below.
The album was recorded with producer Tom Belton at his London Studio.
The band are also in the process of making a promo video for one of the new songs, as well as finalizing their live DVD footage.
Venom drummer Dante had the following to say about this: "Yeah everything is on schedule & coming along great, we are really busy getting ready for the launch, it's amazing how positive everyone is about the new record, so we are really eager for the Legions to finally hear it. We've had to put our live shows on hold for the time being to schedule the interviews and photo shoots etc, but the management are working on some live shows for later in the year, so we will be back on the road soon, and playing the new songs which are already part of the new live set".
Fallen Angels tentative tracklist:
01. Hammerhead
02. Nemisis
03. Pedal To The Metal
04. Lap Of The Gods
05. Damnation Of Souls
06. Beggerman
07. Hail Satanas
08. Sin
09. Punks Not Dead
10. Death Be Thy Name
11. Lest We Forget
12. Valley Of The Kings
13. Fallen Angels
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Venom |
Threshold - Former Singer Passed Away
Andrew "Mac" McDermott, the former lead singer of UK progressive metallers Threshold, reportedly passed away in England last Wednesday, August 3rd. He succumbed to kidney failure after spending four days in a coma. He was only 45 years old.
McDermott had "serious health problems" in the months leading up to his death, according to a June 2011 statement from the German melodic metal band PowerWorld, with whom McDermott recorded the 2010 album Human Parasite.
Commented Threshold guitarist Karl Groom: "Mac played a large part in the story of Threshold and appeared on five studio albums. He also sang on numerous fan club releases and live albums. Although I have not seen him since 2007 for the last video shoot in Leipzig, he still remains in our minds and there is a big sense of loss. I have spoken to and seen ex-members of the band over the last two days who are all very saddened by this turn of events. We remember Mac as being so vibrant and full of life, so find this news is hard to accept."
Added Threshold keyboard player Richard West: "Mac had such a big personality and one of the world's greatest rock voices, it's so very sad that we lost him so young. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones."
Stated Ilker Ersin of PowerWorld: "A friend is gone! We are very sad about our big loss. We can't find the right words in this moment. Our sympathy and condolence goes to his family. The world lost a gently, nice, honest and warm-hearted person. We will miss him."
"I'm very sad about our big loss," PowerWorld bassist Ilker Ersin stated about his former bandmate's passing. "I can't find the right words in this moment."
McDermott performed in clubs in England and tried to establish a band there in his early years before he moved to Germany to join the band Sargant Fury. After three albums, the band dissolved and in 1998 McDermott joined Threshold as lead singer, replacing Damian Wilson.
Shortly after the release of Threshold's 2007 album Dead Reckoning, McDermott left the band, resulting in Wilson's return to the group.
McDermott's most recent musical project was Swamp Freaks, which "took some of the cool 'n' heavy from the '70s Led Zeppeling, Black Sabbath] and mashed it up with some '90s anarchy Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice In Chains] threw in some Red Hot Chili Peppers and a sprinkle of punk rock," according to the band's Facebook page.
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McDermott had "serious health problems" in the months leading up to his death, according to a June 2011 statement from the German melodic metal band PowerWorld, with whom McDermott recorded the 2010 album Human Parasite.
Commented Threshold guitarist Karl Groom: "Mac played a large part in the story of Threshold and appeared on five studio albums. He also sang on numerous fan club releases and live albums. Although I have not seen him since 2007 for the last video shoot in Leipzig, he still remains in our minds and there is a big sense of loss. I have spoken to and seen ex-members of the band over the last two days who are all very saddened by this turn of events. We remember Mac as being so vibrant and full of life, so find this news is hard to accept."
Added Threshold keyboard player Richard West: "Mac had such a big personality and one of the world's greatest rock voices, it's so very sad that we lost him so young. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones."
Stated Ilker Ersin of PowerWorld: "A friend is gone! We are very sad about our big loss. We can't find the right words in this moment. Our sympathy and condolence goes to his family. The world lost a gently, nice, honest and warm-hearted person. We will miss him."
"I'm very sad about our big loss," PowerWorld bassist Ilker Ersin stated about his former bandmate's passing. "I can't find the right words in this moment."
McDermott performed in clubs in England and tried to establish a band there in his early years before he moved to Germany to join the band Sargant Fury. After three albums, the band dissolved and in 1998 McDermott joined Threshold as lead singer, replacing Damian Wilson.
Shortly after the release of Threshold's 2007 album Dead Reckoning, McDermott left the band, resulting in Wilson's return to the group.
McDermott's most recent musical project was Swamp Freaks, which "took some of the cool 'n' heavy from the '70s Led Zeppeling, Black Sabbath] and mashed it up with some '90s anarchy Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Alice In Chains] threw in some Red Hot Chili Peppers and a sprinkle of punk rock," according to the band's Facebook page.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Threshold |
Mastodon - New Album Tracklist Revealed
Atlanta progressive metallers Mastodon will release their new upcoming album, The Hunter, on September 27th through Reprise Records. The band now revealed the tracklist for the forthcoming effort.
The Hunter was recorded at Doppler Studios in Atlanta with producer Mike Elizondo. Drum tracks were previously completed in Los Angeles at the legendary Sound City Studios (the place where Nirvana's Nevermind was recorded).
A brand-new track, called "Black Tongue" is still available for streaming at this location. The new single "Curl Of The Burl" will make its online debut on August 16th. More info on the limited edition can be found here.
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The Hunter was recorded at Doppler Studios in Atlanta with producer Mike Elizondo. Drum tracks were previously completed in Los Angeles at the legendary Sound City Studios (the place where Nirvana's Nevermind was recorded).
A brand-new track, called "Black Tongue" is still available for streaming at this location. The new single "Curl Of The Burl" will make its online debut on August 16th. More info on the limited edition can be found here.
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| Source: | mastodonrocks.com |
| Band profile: | Mastodon |
Textures - New Song Online
"Singularity", a brand-new track from Dutch progressive metallers Textures has been made available for streaming over at the band's Facebook page (A Facebook "like" is required. Then again it's Textures, what's not to like.)
"Singularity" comes off the band's upcoming new album, entitled Dualism, which is scheduled for release in Europe, South America, Australia and Asia on the 23th of September and in North America on the 27th of September via Nuclear Blast Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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"Singularity" comes off the band's upcoming new album, entitled Dualism, which is scheduled for release in Europe, South America, Australia and Asia on the 23th of September and in North America on the 27th of September via Nuclear Blast Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Textures |
Fallujah - Set To Release New Album
San Francisco Bay Area progressive death metal outfit Fallujah are set to release their upcoming album, entitled The Harvest Wombs, on November 22nd through Unique Leader Records.
In a press release The Harvest Wombs is described as "the apex of nearly two years of musical and ideological progression the band has hoped to achieve. Hailing from the musically and aesthetically vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, the band is finally prepared to make this release the quintessence of their sound."
Recorded by Sam Pura at Panda Studios and mixed/mastered by Logan Bennet, The Harvest Wombs "is the largest leap forward for a band quickly developing and refining the sound of atmospheric death metal. Expect something fresh, complex, and thought-provoking."
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In a press release The Harvest Wombs is described as "the apex of nearly two years of musical and ideological progression the band has hoped to achieve. Hailing from the musically and aesthetically vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, the band is finally prepared to make this release the quintessence of their sound."
Recorded by Sam Pura at Panda Studios and mixed/mastered by Logan Bennet, The Harvest Wombs "is the largest leap forward for a band quickly developing and refining the sound of atmospheric death metal. Expect something fresh, complex, and thought-provoking."
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| Source: | uniqueleader.com |
Nile - Previously Unreleased Material Due In October
Goomba Music has obtained the rights to Nile's Worship The Animal (1994 - The Lost Recordings) which contains thirty five minutes of unreleased music. It will be released worldwide on October 11, 2011.
Worship The Animal features the original line-up that recorded the Nile albums, Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka and Black Seeds of Vengeance (being Karl Sanders on guitars/ vocals, Chief Spires on bass/vocals and Pete Hammoura on drums/vocals). It contains pre Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka recorded material.
Worship the Animal (1994 - The Lost Recordings) will be available for digitally and as a collector's edition Digipak.
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Worship The Animal features the original line-up that recorded the Nile albums, Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka and Black Seeds of Vengeance (being Karl Sanders on guitars/ vocals, Chief Spires on bass/vocals and Pete Hammoura on drums/vocals). It contains pre Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka recorded material.
Worship the Animal (1994 - The Lost Recordings) will be available for digitally and as a collector's edition Digipak.
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| Source: | goombamusic.com |
| Band profile: | Nile |
Man Must Die - New Demo Song Online
"Hiding In Plain SIght", a brand-new song from British technical death metallers Man Must Die can now be heard in the YouTube-video below.
"Hiding In Plain Sight" is a demo/pre-production song, which will be re-recorded for the band's upcoming fourth album.
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"Hiding In Plain Sight" is a demo/pre-production song, which will be re-recorded for the band's upcoming fourth album.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Man Must Die |
Alcest - New Album Due Later This Year
In an interview with Romanian webzine Carta De Nisip, Alcest frontman Neige announces the title for its third album, Les Voyages De L'âme (Trans: The Soul's Journey), due out later this year through Prophecy Productions.
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| Source: | carteadenisip.ro |
| Band profile: | Alcest |
Nine Covens - Sign To Candlelight Records
Posted by Candlelight Records on Facebook.
"Featuring current and ex-members of some of the key extreme bands from the last decade, Nine Covens came together to explore the darker, more brooding aspects of Black Metal and in doing so have created a virulent, belligerent and passionate account of the weakness that exists in humanity.
Their need to challenge these human failings and those of all enemies of reason have resulted in their debut album ?On The Coming Of Darkness. A confrontation to the eternally weak and all who follow without question to reflect on themselves and consider an alternative."
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"Featuring current and ex-members of some of the key extreme bands from the last decade, Nine Covens came together to explore the darker, more brooding aspects of Black Metal and in doing so have created a virulent, belligerent and passionate account of the weakness that exists in humanity.
Their need to challenge these human failings and those of all enemies of reason have resulted in their debut album ?On The Coming Of Darkness. A confrontation to the eternally weak and all who follow without question to reflect on themselves and consider an alternative."
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| Source: | facebook.com |
Sonata Arctica - New Live DVD Detailed
Finnish metal wolves Sonata Arctica are howling again - namely in the form of a new live DVD. Live In Finland showcases the full concert which was played on April 15th, 2011 at Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland.
Apart from timeless classics a la "Full Moon" or "Letter To Dana", various tracks of the current album The Days Of Grays have found their way into the setlist, thus on the DVD as well. This heady mixture of old and new compositions is supplemented by a bonus DVD on which four recorded tracks of the very own Sonata Arctica festival can be found that took place on August 8th, 2009 in Kemi.
Furthermore, the viewer can enjoy the music videos of "Don't Say A Word", "Paid In Full" and "Flag In The Ground" as well as a photo gallery and some making-ofs that document the DVD's creation. The enclosed bonus CD with eight audio recordings of the festival concert gives the final touch to this release.
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Apart from timeless classics a la "Full Moon" or "Letter To Dana", various tracks of the current album The Days Of Grays have found their way into the setlist, thus on the DVD as well. This heady mixture of old and new compositions is supplemented by a bonus DVD on which four recorded tracks of the very own Sonata Arctica festival can be found that took place on August 8th, 2009 in Kemi.
Furthermore, the viewer can enjoy the music videos of "Don't Say A Word", "Paid In Full" and "Flag In The Ground" as well as a photo gallery and some making-ofs that document the DVD's creation. The enclosed bonus CD with eight audio recordings of the festival concert gives the final touch to this release.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Sonata Arctica |
Cephalic Carnage - To Reissue Lucid Interval
US hydrogrinders Cephalic Carnage have stated they will reissue their third full-length album, Lucid Interval, with an exclusive as-yet-untitled bonus track.
The Lucid Interval reissue will be released on September 13 through Relapse Records.
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The Lucid Interval reissue will be released on September 13 through Relapse Records.
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| Source: | shop.relapse.com |
| Band profile: | Cephalic Carnage |
Decapitated - Tour With Decrepit Birth, Fleshgod Apocalypse
Polish technical death metallers Decapitated will return to North America for an annihilating headlining run this fall sponsored by MetalSucks.net in support of their new album Carnival Is Forever. The album was released on July 12th and had the highest first week sales of the band's career with over 2,100 copies sold.
Decapitated guitarist Wacek "Vogg" Kiełtyka checks in about the upcoming 26 shows in the U.S., México, and Canada:
"I'm here to tell everybody that the tour starts the 30th of September and we will play the biggest cities through the 30th of October. This tour is together with death metal beasts Decrepit Birth, new death metal visionaries from Italy Fleshgod Apocalypse, and two new acts Rings Of Saturn and The Haarp Machine. It will be a great death metal party for sure!!! DO NOT MISS THIS!!!!!!!! On this tour we will play every song from the new album Carnival Is Forever together with old classics."
2011 Carnival Is Forever North America tour dates:
09/30/11 - Montage Music Hall - Rochester, NY
10/01/11 - Kingdom - Richmond, VA
10/02/11 - The Acheron - Atlanta, GA
10/03/11 - State Theater - St. Petersburg, FL
10/05/11 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
10/06/11 - TBA
10/07/11 - Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
10/08/11 - SOMA - San Diego, CA
10/09/11 - Foro Alicia - Mexico City, MÉXICO
10/10/11 - The Whisky - Hollywood, CA
10/11/11 - DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA
10/12/11 - Branx - Portland, OR
10/14/11 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
10/15/11 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, B.C. - CANADA
10/16/11 - Republik - Calgary, AB - CANADA
10/17/11 - The Exchange - Regina, SK - CANADA
10/18/11 - Park Theater - Winnipeg, MB - CANADA
10/20/11 - Miramar Theatre - Milwaukee, WI
10/21/11 - Mojoe's - Joliet, IL
10/22/11 - Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
10/23/11 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
10/24/11 - Opera House - Toronto, ON - CANADA
10/26/11 - Club Soda - Montreal, QC - CANADA
10/27/11 - Gramercy Theater - New York, NY
10/28/11 - The Reverb - Reading, PA
10/29/11 - Saints & Sinners Fest - Asbury Park, NJ
10/30/11 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
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Decapitated guitarist Wacek "Vogg" Kiełtyka checks in about the upcoming 26 shows in the U.S., México, and Canada:
"I'm here to tell everybody that the tour starts the 30th of September and we will play the biggest cities through the 30th of October. This tour is together with death metal beasts Decrepit Birth, new death metal visionaries from Italy Fleshgod Apocalypse, and two new acts Rings Of Saturn and The Haarp Machine. It will be a great death metal party for sure!!! DO NOT MISS THIS!!!!!!!! On this tour we will play every song from the new album Carnival Is Forever together with old classics."
2011 Carnival Is Forever North America tour dates:
09/30/11 - Montage Music Hall - Rochester, NY
10/01/11 - Kingdom - Richmond, VA
10/02/11 - The Acheron - Atlanta, GA
10/03/11 - State Theater - St. Petersburg, FL
10/05/11 - White Rabbit - San Antonio, TX
10/06/11 - TBA
10/07/11 - Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
10/08/11 - SOMA - San Diego, CA
10/09/11 - Foro Alicia - Mexico City, MÉXICO
10/10/11 - The Whisky - Hollywood, CA
10/11/11 - DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA
10/12/11 - Branx - Portland, OR
10/14/11 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
10/15/11 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, B.C. - CANADA
10/16/11 - Republik - Calgary, AB - CANADA
10/17/11 - The Exchange - Regina, SK - CANADA
10/18/11 - Park Theater - Winnipeg, MB - CANADA
10/20/11 - Miramar Theatre - Milwaukee, WI
10/21/11 - Mojoe's - Joliet, IL
10/22/11 - Alrosa Villa - Columbus, OH
10/23/11 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
10/24/11 - Opera House - Toronto, ON - CANADA
10/26/11 - Club Soda - Montreal, QC - CANADA
10/27/11 - Gramercy Theater - New York, NY
10/28/11 - The Reverb - Reading, PA
10/29/11 - Saints & Sinners Fest - Asbury Park, NJ
10/30/11 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Decapitated |
| Event: | Carnival Is Forever - North American Tour 2011 |
Throne Of Katarsis - New Album In October
Update by Candlelight Records on Facebook.
"October the 24th, a new Black Metal opus sees the darkness of the world. Cold, raw, and with the bizarre aura of an everlasting funeral, Throne Of Katarsis delivers their requiem in honor of the final darkness.
During three long nights the seven rites of this album was recorded. The séance was done in darkness and with poisoned minds, and with a dedication closer to a possession rather than anything else. All instruments and vocal were recorded live in the studio, in order to capture the aura the band creates during their convocations. A couple of guitar leads were added to the mix, and also church organ - recorded at nighttime at a local church during a highly blasphemic ceremony.
The band now consists of four individuals, while earlier being a demonic duo for seven years. The full line up is now: Infamroth (voice, guitar and church organ), Skinndød (guitar), Sanrabb (bass) and Vardalv (drums). The album title Ved Graven can be translated to "At the grave", and is by far the darkest material written by the band to this date. To complete the vision, Njard drew the cover art and Stein Sund assisted the mixing and mastering of the album. This is the band's third studio album, and continues the march towards the funeral."
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"October the 24th, a new Black Metal opus sees the darkness of the world. Cold, raw, and with the bizarre aura of an everlasting funeral, Throne Of Katarsis delivers their requiem in honor of the final darkness.
During three long nights the seven rites of this album was recorded. The séance was done in darkness and with poisoned minds, and with a dedication closer to a possession rather than anything else. All instruments and vocal were recorded live in the studio, in order to capture the aura the band creates during their convocations. A couple of guitar leads were added to the mix, and also church organ - recorded at nighttime at a local church during a highly blasphemic ceremony.
The band now consists of four individuals, while earlier being a demonic duo for seven years. The full line up is now: Infamroth (voice, guitar and church organ), Skinndød (guitar), Sanrabb (bass) and Vardalv (drums). The album title Ved Graven can be translated to "At the grave", and is by far the darkest material written by the band to this date. To complete the vision, Njard drew the cover art and Stein Sund assisted the mixing and mastering of the album. This is the band's third studio album, and continues the march towards the funeral."
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| Source: | facebook.com |
Seraphim - Former Vocalist Passed Away
Pay Lee - vocalist of Taiwanese power metal band Seraphim between 2001 and 2004 - has passed away last weekend. She did not wake up from the narcosis of a minor heart surgery.
Comments the band: "Pay worked with Seraphim on three albums, from the beginning when the band formed, till the 3rd conceptual album Ai, she really did a great job and contributed her soul to the band!
We thank you for your amazing voice and your wonderful life goals! R.I.P. our best friend! You will always be on our mind and we won't forget you!"
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Comments the band: "Pay worked with Seraphim on three albums, from the beginning when the band formed, till the 3rd conceptual album Ai, she really did a great job and contributed her soul to the band!
We thank you for your amazing voice and your wonderful life goals! R.I.P. our best friend! You will always be on our mind and we won't forget you!"
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| Source: | seraphim-metal.com |
| Band profile: | Seraphim |