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DoomSword - Guitarist Leaves Band
After almost 10 years, Maurizio "The Forger" Bugin has left DoomSword for personal reasons.
The band commented: "We are glad that our friendship and brotherhood is still intact and strong, although taking different paths. We in DoomSword thank The Forger from the bottom of our hearts for many years of friendship, fun, plundering and pillage, and we wish him the best of luck with his future."
There are no news about replacement, as the band continues to work for their fifth album.
The band commented: "We are glad that our friendship and brotherhood is still intact and strong, although taking different paths. We in DoomSword thank The Forger from the bottom of our hearts for many years of friendship, fun, plundering and pillage, and we wish him the best of luck with his future."
There are no news about replacement, as the band continues to work for their fifth album.
| Source: | dsforge.net |
| Band profile: | DoomSword |
Jodis - Khanate, Isis Members' New Project To Release Debut Album
Jodis, an entirely new outfit involving James Plotkin (Khanate, Khlyst, Phantomsmasher, O.L.D.) Aaron Turner (Isis, Old Man Gloom, Lotus Eaters, House Of Low Culture, GREYMACHINE) and Tim Wyskida (Khanate, Blind Idiot God), is a modern exploration of restrained sonic minimalism and tonal/textural density.
Jodis' "Secret House," as a whole, recalls a void, a shoreless pit, a slow nihilistic decent into absolute blankness... The vocals emote a deviating distress, one that the listener will walk away from also knowing. The guitars loom with an almost inconceivable image of stillness. The percussion possesses an irregular circularity facilitating the general disorientation encapsulating the mood of the record. In summation, a thorough listen would kick the living shit out of your aptitude for co-habituation with other humans.
"Secret House" cover art] tracklist:
01. Ascent
02. Continents
03. Secret House
04. Follow the Dogs
05. Little Beast
06. Waning
07. Slivers
"Secret House" will be released on October 27th on Hydra Head Records.
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Jodis' "Secret House," as a whole, recalls a void, a shoreless pit, a slow nihilistic decent into absolute blankness... The vocals emote a deviating distress, one that the listener will walk away from also knowing. The guitars loom with an almost inconceivable image of stillness. The percussion possesses an irregular circularity facilitating the general disorientation encapsulating the mood of the record. In summation, a thorough listen would kick the living shit out of your aptitude for co-habituation with other humans.
"Secret House" cover art] tracklist:
01. Ascent
02. Continents
03. Secret House
04. Follow the Dogs
05. Little Beast
06. Waning
07. Slivers
"Secret House" will be released on October 27th on Hydra Head Records.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
Pathfinder - Mike Oldfield Cover Online
Polish Symphonic Power metal band Pathfinder have issued the following update:
"In the waiting for Pathfinder debut album, we decided to record for you a small "music surprise" - this song always enchanted us - since the 80's up to this day. "Moonlight Shadow" by Mike Oldfield - the great song of great composer! Its amazing melody and harmony forced us to move this masterpiece to our world of music: the world of speed, symphony, opera and magic dimensions!
That's only 3 minutes, but we believe, that the magic of power posses your mind and let you dream as far as we release the album!
Expect more surprises... and the moonlight motive is very suitable to the album concept, which you will discover very soon."
Check it out for yourself at http://www.myspace.com/pathfinderband.
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"In the waiting for Pathfinder debut album, we decided to record for you a small "music surprise" - this song always enchanted us - since the 80's up to this day. "Moonlight Shadow" by Mike Oldfield - the great song of great composer! Its amazing melody and harmony forced us to move this masterpiece to our world of music: the world of speed, symphony, opera and magic dimensions!
That's only 3 minutes, but we believe, that the magic of power posses your mind and let you dream as far as we release the album!
Expect more surprises... and the moonlight motive is very suitable to the album concept, which you will discover very soon."
Check it out for yourself at http://www.myspace.com/pathfinderband.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Master - New Album Artwork And Album Title Announced
Legendary long-running death metal veterans Master have announced their upcoming tenth full-length album as "The Human Machine".
The band has also tapped in Israeli artist Eliran Kantor (Aghora, To-Mera, Gwar, Sickening Horror, etc) to work on the visual aspects of "The Human Machine", whom was also recently responsible for Testament's "Formation Of Damnation" album cover.
The album artwork for "The Human Machine" can be viewed here.
Master are scheduled to start working on "The Human Machine" after completing a series of upcoming Mexican and South American tours and the band will be expected to enter the studio in December 2009.
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The band has also tapped in Israeli artist Eliran Kantor (Aghora, To-Mera, Gwar, Sickening Horror, etc) to work on the visual aspects of "The Human Machine", whom was also recently responsible for Testament's "Formation Of Damnation" album cover.
The album artwork for "The Human Machine" can be viewed here.
Master are scheduled to start working on "The Human Machine" after completing a series of upcoming Mexican and South American tours and the band will be expected to enter the studio in December 2009.
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| Source: | pulverised.net |
| Band profile: | Master |
Echoes Of Eternity - New Song And Album Video Teaser Online
Original news, posted on 04.08.2009
US metallers Echoes Of Eternity have posted online a new song, "Ten Of Swords", on their MySpace page.
"Ten Of Swords" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "As Shadows Burn", which is scheduled for release in North America on September 22 via Nuclear Blast Records (September 25 in Europe via Massacre Records).
"As Shadows Burn" cover art] tracklist:
01. Ten Of Swords
02. A Veiled Horizon
03. Memories Of Blood And Gold
04. The Scarlet Embrace
05. Descent Of A Blackened Soul
06. Twilight Fires
07. Buried Beneath A Thousand Dreams
08. Letalis Deus
09. Funeral In The Sky
UPDATE
A three-and-a-half minute video trailer with footage from Echoes Of Eternity's bonus DVD is now available.
States the progressive metal band from Los Angeles:
"There was a scene involving a teddy bear, a Ouija board, a crack pipe, and a bottle of Suave lotion that we had to leave out (insert sad face here). The good news is there are snippets of some of the best tunes on our new album and plenty of behind-the-scenes antics! Check out the footage of Logan Mader getting his head crushed during the guitar tracking! Our new album, As Shadows Burn, will be out on September 22, 2009 in North America! Don't miss the full-length bonus DVD that is included with it!"
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US metallers Echoes Of Eternity have posted online a new song, "Ten Of Swords", on their MySpace page.
"Ten Of Swords" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "As Shadows Burn", which is scheduled for release in North America on September 22 via Nuclear Blast Records (September 25 in Europe via Massacre Records).
"As Shadows Burn" cover art] tracklist:
01. Ten Of Swords
02. A Veiled Horizon
03. Memories Of Blood And Gold
04. The Scarlet Embrace
05. Descent Of A Blackened Soul
06. Twilight Fires
07. Buried Beneath A Thousand Dreams
08. Letalis Deus
09. Funeral In The Sky
UPDATE
A three-and-a-half minute video trailer with footage from Echoes Of Eternity's bonus DVD is now available.
States the progressive metal band from Los Angeles:
"There was a scene involving a teddy bear, a Ouija board, a crack pipe, and a bottle of Suave lotion that we had to leave out (insert sad face here). The good news is there are snippets of some of the best tunes on our new album and plenty of behind-the-scenes antics! Check out the footage of Logan Mader getting his head crushed during the guitar tracking! Our new album, As Shadows Burn, will be out on September 22, 2009 in North America! Don't miss the full-length bonus DVD that is included with it!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Echoes Of Eternity |
Skeletonwitch - New Track Streaming Online
"Crushed Beyond Dust," the lead track from Skeletonwitch's highly anticipated new album, "Breathing The Fire," due out October 13, is now available for streaming via the band's MySpace.
Vocalist, Chance Garnette, commented about the track: "This song is simply about killing someone with nothing but your bare hands! Plus I was stoked I could find a home for the word "quashed."
"Breathing The Fire," cover art] is the follow up to the band's critically acclaimed album, "Beyond The Permafrost." (Prosthetic Records, 2007). The Athens, OH based band traveled to Seattle, WA to record with producer Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden, High On Fire). The album was mastered by Scott Hull of Pig Destroyer. The band will be on the road in the USA/Canada in September and October supporting Children Of Bodom and The Black Dahlia Murder.
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Vocalist, Chance Garnette, commented about the track: "This song is simply about killing someone with nothing but your bare hands! Plus I was stoked I could find a home for the word "quashed."
"Breathing The Fire," cover art] is the follow up to the band's critically acclaimed album, "Beyond The Permafrost." (Prosthetic Records, 2007). The Athens, OH based band traveled to Seattle, WA to record with producer Jack Endino (Nirvana, Soundgarden, High On Fire). The album was mastered by Scott Hull of Pig Destroyer. The band will be on the road in the USA/Canada in September and October supporting Children Of Bodom and The Black Dahlia Murder.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Skeletonwitch |
Scar Symmetry - New Album Details Revealed
Scar Symmetry have announced the tracklist of their upcoming masterpiece "Dark Matter Dimensions":
01. The Iconoclast
02. The Consciousness Eaters
03. Noumenon And Phenomenon
04. Ascension Chamber
05. Mechanical Soul Cybernetics
06. Non-Human Era
07. Dark Matter Dimensions
08. Sculptor Void
09. A Parenthesis In Eternity
10. Frequency-Shifter
11. Radiant Strain
12. Pariah
Drummer Henrik Ohlsson also commented on the choice of the album title and its artwork: "The album title came from the scientific fact that you can't see at least 95% of the universe and despite that fact we behave like we know everything there is to know. We trust our eyes even though they give us a very limited range of perception and we dismiss things because they seem to defy our narrow and cynical sense of logic. The title "Dark Matter Dimensions" stands for an appreciation and acknowledgement of the unseen worlds and dimensions, because without the existence of these unseen forces our physical universe would never be able to exist. These so-called "Dark Matter Dimensions", a term I use for everything unseen, orchestrates everything our eyes are allowed to see. And you can bring this down to a personal level aswell, from the macrocosmic to the microcosmic, and realize that our appearance stands for a small percentage of who we are. At least 95% of what we are consists of consciousness, thoughts, feelings and other unseen activities. So the term "Dark Matter Dimensions" applies on both macrocosmic and microcosmic levels. As above, so below.
As for the artwork I view at as a peak into a possible dark matter dimension, a surreal planetary body that defies our sense of what a planet looks like. Spontaneously I come think of it as a symbolic version of the current state of the earth."
The album is set to be released on October 2nd via Nuclear Blast.
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01. The Iconoclast
02. The Consciousness Eaters
03. Noumenon And Phenomenon
04. Ascension Chamber
05. Mechanical Soul Cybernetics
06. Non-Human Era
07. Dark Matter Dimensions
08. Sculptor Void
09. A Parenthesis In Eternity
10. Frequency-Shifter
11. Radiant Strain
12. Pariah
Drummer Henrik Ohlsson also commented on the choice of the album title and its artwork: "The album title came from the scientific fact that you can't see at least 95% of the universe and despite that fact we behave like we know everything there is to know. We trust our eyes even though they give us a very limited range of perception and we dismiss things because they seem to defy our narrow and cynical sense of logic. The title "Dark Matter Dimensions" stands for an appreciation and acknowledgement of the unseen worlds and dimensions, because without the existence of these unseen forces our physical universe would never be able to exist. These so-called "Dark Matter Dimensions", a term I use for everything unseen, orchestrates everything our eyes are allowed to see. And you can bring this down to a personal level aswell, from the macrocosmic to the microcosmic, and realize that our appearance stands for a small percentage of who we are. At least 95% of what we are consists of consciousness, thoughts, feelings and other unseen activities. So the term "Dark Matter Dimensions" applies on both macrocosmic and microcosmic levels. As above, so below.
As for the artwork I view at as a peak into a possible dark matter dimension, a surreal planetary body that defies our sense of what a planet looks like. Spontaneously I come think of it as a symbolic version of the current state of the earth."
The album is set to be released on October 2nd via Nuclear Blast.
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Scar Symmetry |
Assailant - Keyboardist Leaves The Band
At the beginning of the week, Swedish metallers Assailant have posted the following statement about the departure of keyboardist Peder Sandström:
"Some sad but healthy news for all of ya. Our keyboard player Peder Sandström has decided to leave the band due to the lack of interest. And of course we feel that it's a damn shame and a bit sad but we are happy for his sake. It is never easy to leave something you've invested so much time in, but then again, one should never force oneself to stay just because. Be well man and we hope all the best for ya!"
"Some sad but healthy news for all of ya. Our keyboard player Peder Sandström has decided to leave the band due to the lack of interest. And of course we feel that it's a damn shame and a bit sad but we are happy for his sake. It is never easy to leave something you've invested so much time in, but then again, one should never force oneself to stay just because. Be well man and we hope all the best for ya!"
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Assailant |
Whitesnake - Last Dates Of USA Tour Cancelled
As posted by Whitesnake, a couple of days ago on 12 August:
"Unfortunately, last night at the Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver, Whitesnake had to cut their performance short due to Mr Coverdale experiencing considerable pain in his vocal chords. He was immediately taken to a specialist for examination. The specialist discovered that David was suffering from severe vocal fold edema and a left vocal fold vascular lesion. He was instructed to cancel all performances for the next two weeks & then undergo a further examination. The doctors told us we were fortunate this was caught at a stage where no apparent permanent damage has been caused. We therefore regretfully have to announce that Whitesnake will not be appearing on the remainder of the US tour with Judas Priest, Whitesnake sincerely regrets any disappointment this may cause."
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"Unfortunately, last night at the Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver, Whitesnake had to cut their performance short due to Mr Coverdale experiencing considerable pain in his vocal chords. He was immediately taken to a specialist for examination. The specialist discovered that David was suffering from severe vocal fold edema and a left vocal fold vascular lesion. He was instructed to cancel all performances for the next two weeks & then undergo a further examination. The doctors told us we were fortunate this was caught at a stage where no apparent permanent damage has been caused. We therefore regretfully have to announce that Whitesnake will not be appearing on the remainder of the US tour with Judas Priest, Whitesnake sincerely regrets any disappointment this may cause."
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| Source: | whitesnake.com |
| Band profile: | Whitesnake |
W.A.S.P. - New Album Details
US metallers W.A.S.P. have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"We are proud to announce that the next W.A.S.P. album will be heading your way very shortly!
"Babylon" is themed around biblical visions of "The Four Horseman Of The Apocalypse," a metal masterpiece that will make fans both old and new crave for more!
"Babylon" cover art] tracklist:
01. Crazy
02. Live To Die Another Day
03. Babylon's Burning
04. Burn
05. Into The Fire
06. Thunder Red
07. Seas Of Fire
08. Godless Run
09. Promised Land
Worldwide release date: October 12th.
W.A.S.P. will be touring extensively throughout Europe this autumn/winter to bring the sonic massacre to the masses and them cry for mercy! Stay tuned for more information.
The W.A.S.P. MySpace Team."
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"We are proud to announce that the next W.A.S.P. album will be heading your way very shortly!
"Babylon" is themed around biblical visions of "The Four Horseman Of The Apocalypse," a metal masterpiece that will make fans both old and new crave for more!
"Babylon" cover art] tracklist:
01. Crazy
02. Live To Die Another Day
03. Babylon's Burning
04. Burn
05. Into The Fire
06. Thunder Red
07. Seas Of Fire
08. Godless Run
09. Promised Land
Worldwide release date: October 12th.
W.A.S.P. will be touring extensively throughout Europe this autumn/winter to bring the sonic massacre to the masses and them cry for mercy! Stay tuned for more information.
The W.A.S.P. MySpace Team."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | W.A.S.P. |
Burnt By The Sun - Entire New Album Streaming Online
"Heart Of Darkness", the new Burnt By The Sun album, is available for streaming in its entirety at this location.
"Heart Of Darkness" will be released on August 18 in the US (August 24 in the rest of the World) via Relapse Records. The album will be available on CD, limited edition LP, and a limited edition deluxe CD / DVD set that includes all of the band's official music and live videos plus behind the scenes footage shot during the making of "Heart Of Darkness". Additional information on these different formats, including pre-order options, can be found at this location.
"Heart Of Darkness" cover art] tracklist:
01. Inner Station
02. Cardiff Giant
03. F-Unit
04. A Party To The Unsound Method
05. There Will Be Blood
06. Goliath
07. Rust I Future Primitive
08. Beacon
09. The Great American Dream Machine
10. The Wolves Are Running
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"Heart Of Darkness" will be released on August 18 in the US (August 24 in the rest of the World) via Relapse Records. The album will be available on CD, limited edition LP, and a limited edition deluxe CD / DVD set that includes all of the band's official music and live videos plus behind the scenes footage shot during the making of "Heart Of Darkness". Additional information on these different formats, including pre-order options, can be found at this location.
"Heart Of Darkness" cover art] tracklist:
01. Inner Station
02. Cardiff Giant
03. F-Unit
04. A Party To The Unsound Method
05. There Will Be Blood
06. Goliath
07. Rust I Future Primitive
08. Beacon
09. The Great American Dream Machine
10. The Wolves Are Running
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Burnt By The Sun |
Kreator - Latin American Tour Dates With Exodus
German Thrash metal legends Kreator and US metallers Exodus will join forces for a tour of South America and Mexico in October 2009.
Announced dates are as follows:
Oct. 03 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador
Oct. 04 - Guatemala City, Guatemala - Parque De Industria
Oct. 05 - San Salvador, El Salvador - Feria Internacional
Oct. 08 - Quito, Ecuador - TBA
Oct. 10 - Medellín, Colombia - TBA
Oct. 11 - Bogota, Colombia - TBA
Oct. 13 - Caracas, Venezuela - TBA
Oct. 15 - Lima, Peru - TBA
Oct. 17 - Santiago, Chile - TBA
Oct. 20 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The End
Oct. 22 - Montevideo, Uruguay - TBA
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Announced dates are as follows:
Oct. 03 - Mexico City, Mexico - Circo Volador
Oct. 04 - Guatemala City, Guatemala - Parque De Industria
Oct. 05 - San Salvador, El Salvador - Feria Internacional
Oct. 08 - Quito, Ecuador - TBA
Oct. 10 - Medellín, Colombia - TBA
Oct. 11 - Bogota, Colombia - TBA
Oct. 13 - Caracas, Venezuela - TBA
Oct. 15 - Lima, Peru - TBA
Oct. 17 - Santiago, Chile - TBA
Oct. 20 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - The End
Oct. 22 - Montevideo, Uruguay - TBA
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| Source: | kreator-terrorzone.de |
| Band profile: | Kreator |
| Event: | Kreator + Exodus: S. American Tour |
U.D.O. - Title Track Available For Download
German metallers U.D.O. have made the title track of their forthcoming album, "Dominator", available for free download at this location (ZIP file).
The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Dominator", which will be released on August 21 via AFM Records.
"Dominator" cover art] tracklist:
01. The Bogeyman
02. Dominator
03. Black And White
04. Infected
05. Heavy Metal Heaven
06. Doom Ride
07. Stillness Of Time
08. Devil's Rendezvous
09. Bleeding Heart
10. Pleasure In The Darkroom
11. Speed Demon
12. Whispers In The Dark
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The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Dominator", which will be released on August 21 via AFM Records.
"Dominator" cover art] tracklist:
01. The Bogeyman
02. Dominator
03. Black And White
04. Infected
05. Heavy Metal Heaven
06. Doom Ride
07. Stillness Of Time
08. Devil's Rendezvous
09. Bleeding Heart
10. Pleasure In The Darkroom
11. Speed Demon
12. Whispers In The Dark
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | U.D.O. |
Caliban - Entire New Album Streaming Online
"Say Hello To Tragedy", the new Caliban album, is available for streaming in its entirety for one week exclusively at the band's MySpace page.
"Say Hello To Tragedy" will be out via Century Media Records on the following dates:
Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Italy / Benelux / Australia: August 21
North America / UK / France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Rest Of Europe: August 24
Spain / Portugal: August 25
Finland / Sweden / Hungary: August 26
"Say Hello To Tragedy" cover art] tracklist:
01. 24 Years
02. Love Song
03. Caliban's Revenge
04. End This Sickness
05. Walk Like The Dead
06. No One Is Safe
07. Liar
08. The Denegation Of Humanity
09. Unleash Your Voice
10. All I Gave
11. In The Name Of Progression
12. Coma
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"Say Hello To Tragedy" will be out via Century Media Records on the following dates:
Germany / Austria / Switzerland / Italy / Benelux / Australia: August 21
North America / UK / France / Greece / Denmark / Norway / Rest Of Europe: August 24
Spain / Portugal: August 25
Finland / Sweden / Hungary: August 26
"Say Hello To Tragedy" cover art] tracklist:
01. 24 Years
02. Love Song
03. Caliban's Revenge
04. End This Sickness
05. Walk Like The Dead
06. No One Is Safe
07. Liar
08. The Denegation Of Humanity
09. Unleash Your Voice
10. All I Gave
11. In The Name Of Progression
12. Coma
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| Source: | www2.centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Caliban |
Impious - New Album Cover Art And Release Date Revealed
Swedish metallers Impious will release their new album, "Death Domination", in Europe on November 6 via Metal Blade Records. Asian and American release dates will follow.
The band adds: "We are also proud to present the cover artwork, created by the talented Marcello Vasco. A new MySpace design will be presented with the album release.
A new song will be presented on MySpace on the 1st of September. More information on this will follow!"
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The band adds: "We are also proud to present the cover artwork, created by the talented Marcello Vasco. A new MySpace design will be presented with the album release.
A new song will be presented on MySpace on the 1st of September. More information on this will follow!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Impious |