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Baroness - Set To Enter The Studio
Savannah, GA's Baroness will head to Dallas, TX next week to begin work on a brand new full-length and follow-up to 2007's critically-acclaimed
Red Album.
Baroness will be working with the Grammy-nominated producer / engineer John Congleton (Explosions In The Sky, The Polyphonic Spree, The Roots,
Buddy Miles, Black Mountain) on the band's second full-length. The still untitled album is expected to see a fall 2009 release date.
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Red Album.
Baroness will be working with the Grammy-nominated producer / engineer John Congleton (Explosions In The Sky, The Polyphonic Spree, The Roots,
Buddy Miles, Black Mountain) on the band's second full-length. The still untitled album is expected to see a fall 2009 release date.
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| Band profile: | Baroness |
Graveworm - New Album Details
Italian metallers Graveworm will release their new album, "Diabolical Figures", on June 16 June via Massacre Records. The album was recorded at Stage One studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Classen. The cover artwork was done by the Italian digital artist Daniel Hofer.
"Diabolical Figures" cover art] tracklisting:
01. Vengeance Is Sworn
02. Circus Of The Damned
03. Diabolic Figures
04. Hell's Creation
05. Forlorn Hope
06. Architects Of Hate
07. New Disorder
08. Message In A Bottle
09. Ignoreance Of Gods
10. The Reckoning
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"Diabolical Figures" cover art] tracklisting:
01. Vengeance Is Sworn
02. Circus Of The Damned
03. Diabolic Figures
04. Hell's Creation
05. Forlorn Hope
06. Architects Of Hate
07. New Disorder
08. Message In A Bottle
09. Ignoreance Of Gods
10. The Reckoning
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Graveworm |
In Mourning - Sign With Pulverised Records
Pulverised Records has issued the following update:
"Touted as one of the best newcomers in the Swedish Metal scene, we are very ecstatic to announce that melancholic metallers In Mourning will sign a 2-album deal with Pulverised Records. The band has commenced work on their still-untitled second album and will once again enter Black Lounge Studio (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge, Steel Attack) with producer/engineer Jonas Kjellgren taking care of all production duties.
In Mourning's 2008 debut album "Shrouded Divine" naturally gained a massive amount of attention and also very positive responses worldwide with their brand of heart-wrenching melodic passages entwined with progressive elements but yet still retaining all the brutality of Death Metal aggression."
Comments label manager Roy: "When I came across their debut album, I really loved what I heard and knew that we had to have In Mourning under our roster as not many bands of this particular genre could fascinate me like how In Mourning did. It was the perfect timing when I found out that the band was just about to enter the studio to record their follow-up to "Shrouded Divine". I quickly struck a deal with them and the rest is history. We are very excited to have them on our roster and cannot wait to hear how the new album will sound like."
Comments the band: "Signing to Pulverised Records feels like a good 'next step' for the band, hopefully bringing our music out further to a broader audience. We are very pleased thatPulverised Records has given us this opportunity, and we think this will be a good collaboration. We are currently focusing hard on rehearsing and finishing up the material for our new album.Once again we will enter Black Lounge Studios with producer Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge). There wasn't really any doubt when we were discussing studios, as we aremore than pleased with the work he did on our previous album "Shrouded Divine". On August 22nd we will begin the recording of our new, so far untitled, album. For updates during the writing process, check our MySpace."
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"Touted as one of the best newcomers in the Swedish Metal scene, we are very ecstatic to announce that melancholic metallers In Mourning will sign a 2-album deal with Pulverised Records. The band has commenced work on their still-untitled second album and will once again enter Black Lounge Studio (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge, Steel Attack) with producer/engineer Jonas Kjellgren taking care of all production duties.
In Mourning's 2008 debut album "Shrouded Divine" naturally gained a massive amount of attention and also very positive responses worldwide with their brand of heart-wrenching melodic passages entwined with progressive elements but yet still retaining all the brutality of Death Metal aggression."
Comments label manager Roy: "When I came across their debut album, I really loved what I heard and knew that we had to have In Mourning under our roster as not many bands of this particular genre could fascinate me like how In Mourning did. It was the perfect timing when I found out that the band was just about to enter the studio to record their follow-up to "Shrouded Divine". I quickly struck a deal with them and the rest is history. We are very excited to have them on our roster and cannot wait to hear how the new album will sound like."
Comments the band: "Signing to Pulverised Records feels like a good 'next step' for the band, hopefully bringing our music out further to a broader audience. We are very pleased thatPulverised Records has given us this opportunity, and we think this will be a good collaboration. We are currently focusing hard on rehearsing and finishing up the material for our new album.Once again we will enter Black Lounge Studios with producer Jonas Kjellgren (Scar Symmetry, Carnal Forge). There wasn't really any doubt when we were discussing studios, as we aremore than pleased with the work he did on our previous album "Shrouded Divine". On August 22nd we will begin the recording of our new, so far untitled, album. For updates during the writing process, check our MySpace."
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| Source: | pulverised.net |
| Band profile: | In Mourning |
Sahg - Sign With Indie Recordings
Norwegian metallers Sahg have issued the following update:
"Sahg has signed a new record deal with Indie Recordings. The band's engagement with Regain Records is hereby terminated. Sahg's third album release is already being planned, due for release through Indie Recordings in October 2009."
Singer and guitarist Olav Iversen states: "Signing with Indie Recordings seems like the most natural thing in the universe for Sahg to do. These people really care more about the music than the money, unlike most others in this business. That was crucial for our decision. We believe this is the right place for Sahg to develop further and keep on expressing what we want musically."
The record label announces: "Indie Recordings is proud to announce the signing our favorite rock act Sahg. We are extremely happy to add this wide-legged, sweaty class act to our roster. They bring along a new sound to our label - carrying on the legacy of the 1970's legendary hard rock bands in an outstanding way. We can't wait to help this band claim their rightfully deserved place in the scene! Indie Recordings welcomes Sahg into the family!"
"Sahg has signed a new record deal with Indie Recordings. The band's engagement with Regain Records is hereby terminated. Sahg's third album release is already being planned, due for release through Indie Recordings in October 2009."
Singer and guitarist Olav Iversen states: "Signing with Indie Recordings seems like the most natural thing in the universe for Sahg to do. These people really care more about the music than the money, unlike most others in this business. That was crucial for our decision. We believe this is the right place for Sahg to develop further and keep on expressing what we want musically."
The record label announces: "Indie Recordings is proud to announce the signing our favorite rock act Sahg. We are extremely happy to add this wide-legged, sweaty class act to our roster. They bring along a new sound to our label - carrying on the legacy of the 1970's legendary hard rock bands in an outstanding way. We can't wait to help this band claim their rightfully deserved place in the scene! Indie Recordings welcomes Sahg into the family!"
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sahg |
Toxic Holocaust - New Video Online
"Nuke The Cross", the new video from US metallers Toxic Holocaust, has been made available online. The video was directed was directed by Jamie Robilard.
"Nuke The Cross" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "An Overdose Of Death...", which was released on September 2008 via Relapse Records.
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"Nuke The Cross" comes off the band's latest album, entitled "An Overdose Of Death...", which was released on September 2008 via Relapse Records.
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| Source: | vids.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Toxic Holocaust |
Code - Two New Songs Online
Original news, posted on 28.04.2009
British black metal band Code have posted a new song, "In The Privacy Of Your Own Bones", on their MySpace page. The track comes off second album, "Resplendent Grotesque".
The band added: "Just over a month to go until the release of "Resplendent Grotesque" and the time has come to sample what it has to offer. Each week, a new track will be unveiled so be sure to return here every Monday for more transmissions from our thoughts to you."
UPDATE (thanks to Artia)
British metallers Code have posted online another new song, "A Sutra Of Wounds", on their MySpace page.
The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Resplendent Grotesque", which will be released on June 1st via Tabu Recordings.
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British black metal band Code have posted a new song, "In The Privacy Of Your Own Bones", on their MySpace page. The track comes off second album, "Resplendent Grotesque".
The band added: "Just over a month to go until the release of "Resplendent Grotesque" and the time has come to sample what it has to offer. Each week, a new track will be unveiled so be sure to return here every Monday for more transmissions from our thoughts to you."
UPDATE (thanks to Artia)
British metallers Code have posted online another new song, "A Sutra Of Wounds", on their MySpace page.
The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, "Resplendent Grotesque", which will be released on June 1st via Tabu Recordings.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Code |
Defeated Sanity - Sign With Willowtip Records
German metallers Defeated Sanity have issued the following update:
"As recently announced we just signed a deal with Willowtip Records. They will release our new album "Chapters Of Repugnance" which we are going to record this July/August at the new Soundforge Studio in Berlin. More info about the new album can be read here.
We are in talks with possible singers but you can still apply by writing us and singing over instrumental tracks which we will send you then. Please only apply if you are from germany or at least middle europe except when you are willing to relocate.
Last but not least we uploaded 2 rehearsal videos which can be watched here and here."
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"As recently announced we just signed a deal with Willowtip Records. They will release our new album "Chapters Of Repugnance" which we are going to record this July/August at the new Soundforge Studio in Berlin. More info about the new album can be read here.
We are in talks with possible singers but you can still apply by writing us and singing over instrumental tracks which we will send you then. Please only apply if you are from germany or at least middle europe except when you are willing to relocate.
Last but not least we uploaded 2 rehearsal videos which can be watched here and here."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Defeated Sanity |
The Embodiment - Call It Quits
Dutch metallers The Embodiment have issued the short following update:
"After almost 15 years of growing from nothing to what we are now, we decided yesterday that we are going to pull the plug on The Embodiment. Due to personal and musical changes, we are currently not able to continue with what we do. Maybe in the future we might meet again in some other possible way. Thanks to everyone who supported us in the past and now. We won't forget you."
"After almost 15 years of growing from nothing to what we are now, we decided yesterday that we are going to pull the plug on The Embodiment. Due to personal and musical changes, we are currently not able to continue with what we do. Maybe in the future we might meet again in some other possible way. Thanks to everyone who supported us in the past and now. We won't forget you."
| Source: | embodiment.nl |
| Band profile: | The Embodiment |
Heaven Shall Burn - DVD Trailer Online
German metallers Heaven Shall Burn will release their upcoming first ever DVD, "Bildersturm - Iconoclast II (The Visual Resistance)" on May 25, 2009 in Europe via Century Media Records. The first trailer for the DVD is now online exclusively at Metal.de.
Besides two live shows, the double DVD also includes a comprehensive documentary about Heaven Shall Burn, all video clips and loads of additional content. "Bildersturm - Iconoclast II (The Visual Resistance)" will be available in 3 different formats: a limited special edition 3-Disc Box-Set including both DVDs as well as the live CD; 2DVD and CD.
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Besides two live shows, the double DVD also includes a comprehensive documentary about Heaven Shall Burn, all video clips and loads of additional content. "Bildersturm - Iconoclast II (The Visual Resistance)" will be available in 3 different formats: a limited special edition 3-Disc Box-Set including both DVDs as well as the live CD; 2DVD and CD.
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| Source: | www2.centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Heaven Shall Burn |
Wolf - Announce U.K. Tour
Posted on the band's myspace page:
Factory Music Management and Agency ltd proudly presents WOLF-Ravenous on the road Uk Headlining tour 2009.
Sweden's Wolf will embark on a headline tour throughout UK in october. Supported by Cauldron, this will be a tour to remember.
The tour is sponsored by Metal Hammer magazine.
"UK have always been good to us and after the success of Hammerfest we felt it was time to visit you all in your hometowns. See you front row!"
WOLF + Cauldron
Oct. 09 - London, UK @ underworld
Oct. 10 - Leeds, UK @ Rio's
Oct. 11 - Glasgow, UK @ Ivory Blacks
Oct. 13 - Newcastle, UK @ Trillians
Oct. 14 - Manchester, UK @ Moho
Oct. 15 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Oct. 16 - Dudley, UK @ JB's
Factory Music Management and Agency ltd proudly presents WOLF-Ravenous on the road Uk Headlining tour 2009.
Sweden's Wolf will embark on a headline tour throughout UK in october. Supported by Cauldron, this will be a tour to remember.
The tour is sponsored by Metal Hammer magazine.
"UK have always been good to us and after the success of Hammerfest we felt it was time to visit you all in your hometowns. See you front row!"
WOLF + Cauldron
Oct. 09 - London, UK @ underworld
Oct. 10 - Leeds, UK @ Rio's
Oct. 11 - Glasgow, UK @ Ivory Blacks
Oct. 13 - Newcastle, UK @ Trillians
Oct. 14 - Manchester, UK @ Moho
Oct. 15 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
Oct. 16 - Dudley, UK @ JB's
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Wolf |
| Event: | Wolf: U.K. Tour |
Wacken Rocks - Festivals Postponed
After Wacken Rocks Brazil, the Brazilian spin-off of the famed Wacken Open Air in Germany had to be defered indefinitely, now also the two German spin-offs Wacken Rocks Seaside in Aurich, East Frisia and Wacken Rocks South in Rieden, Bavaria, which were supposed to take place in two weeks from now, had to be postponed to the end of August. According to the organizers this is due to the high ticket sales and the bureaucratic and infrastructural problems that go along with this. The entire statement reads as follows:
"Due to the strong demand for tickets, the local authorities of Aurich have changed the legal requirements on short notice. As a result, both the festival ground and the camping area cannot be used as planned. For the reorganisation that has now become necessary, additional areas are needed - but are not available, since they are in agricultural use during May.
For this reason, the organisers are forced to postpone the Wacken Rocks Seaside in Aurich from May 21st to 23rd to August 28th to 30th.
As a result, Wacken Rocks South in Kreuth/Rieden has also to be postponed to August 27th to 29th, since all artists were booked to appear at both events.
We kindly ask for your understanding and will make up for it by getting additional high class acts and surprises on the bill. For starters, Doro has confirmed her participation!
Of course, all tickets remain valid!"
Alternatively tickets can also be returned at the agencies where they have been purchased.
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"Due to the strong demand for tickets, the local authorities of Aurich have changed the legal requirements on short notice. As a result, both the festival ground and the camping area cannot be used as planned. For the reorganisation that has now become necessary, additional areas are needed - but are not available, since they are in agricultural use during May.
For this reason, the organisers are forced to postpone the Wacken Rocks Seaside in Aurich from May 21st to 23rd to August 28th to 30th.
As a result, Wacken Rocks South in Kreuth/Rieden has also to be postponed to August 27th to 29th, since all artists were booked to appear at both events.
We kindly ask for your understanding and will make up for it by getting additional high class acts and surprises on the bill. For starters, Doro has confirmed her participation!
Of course, all tickets remain valid!"
Alternatively tickets can also be returned at the agencies where they have been purchased.
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| Source: | wacken.com |
| Event: | Wacken Rocks Seaside |
Hellfest 2009 - Last News And Improvements
Here the Hell we are !
Two months before the beginning of the biggest Metal festival ever organized in France we can finally give you some fresh news:
DEICIDE cancelled and will be replaced by REPULSION, one of the fathers of Grind/Death Metal. It's great to have heard about them but nothing beats seeing them live and you'll have that opportunity at Hellfest this year.
Information about special new entertainment is available at the official Hellfest site (www.hellfest.fr). Just click on the "Electric Circus" animated window to have a look at the program and schedule. More information can be found here => http://www.hellfest.fr/web08/images/animations-anglais.pdf
Despite what was written in the official program, the three headliners will get the possibility to play a real full length set. Spread some words about it: Mötley Crüe, Marilyn Manson and Manowar will not be at Hellfest for nothing and will have the right to play as long as they want (1h, 1h30 or even more!).
The official programs (in French) are released. You'll find it in French musical shops, through our street teams and in the next French Rock Hard (May/June issue). A program will be send along with each purchase from the Hellfest Shop (www.hellfestshop.com).
Finally, we're proud to tell you that the party will be great, that the ticket-sales are really good and that the festival should be sold-out before the first band plays. Don't wait any longer: Buy your tickets now !
Hellfest Team
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Two months before the beginning of the biggest Metal festival ever organized in France we can finally give you some fresh news:
DEICIDE cancelled and will be replaced by REPULSION, one of the fathers of Grind/Death Metal. It's great to have heard about them but nothing beats seeing them live and you'll have that opportunity at Hellfest this year.
Information about special new entertainment is available at the official Hellfest site (www.hellfest.fr). Just click on the "Electric Circus" animated window to have a look at the program and schedule. More information can be found here => http://www.hellfest.fr/web08/images/animations-anglais.pdf
Despite what was written in the official program, the three headliners will get the possibility to play a real full length set. Spread some words about it: Mötley Crüe, Marilyn Manson and Manowar will not be at Hellfest for nothing and will have the right to play as long as they want (1h, 1h30 or even more!).
The official programs (in French) are released. You'll find it in French musical shops, through our street teams and in the next French Rock Hard (May/June issue). A program will be send along with each purchase from the Hellfest Shop (www.hellfestshop.com).
Finally, we're proud to tell you that the party will be great, that the ticket-sales are really good and that the festival should be sold-out before the first band plays. Don't wait any longer: Buy your tickets now !
Hellfest Team
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| Source: | hellfest.fr |
| Event: | Hellfest Open Air 2009 |
Orphaned Land - Finally Recording The New Album
The band posted this piece of news on their myspace blog:
"Israel's progressive folk metal masters Orphaned Land are currently recording the highly anticipated follow-up to 2004's "Mabool", and vocalist Kobi Farhi states:
"Hello there to all the Orphaned warriors of light - we are very happy that we finally entered the studio to deliver you the long awaited concept album - "ORwarriOR"! The album is going to be more than 70 minutes long and as usual many traditional instruments and languages will be involved in the process. In my opinion this is the best Orphaned Land album ever! We can't wait for you to put your hands on it and we look forward to tour and meet you all on the road! Your Orphaned brother - Kobi."
"ORwarriOr" will be mixed by legendary producer Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, Opeth) and he comments as follows:
"Finally! I am very happy and look forward to mix Orphaned Land's new album, I'm sure this will be one of the greatest and most original albums in the metal scene!"
The album is expected to surface on Century Media Records in early autumn 2009"
"Israel's progressive folk metal masters Orphaned Land are currently recording the highly anticipated follow-up to 2004's "Mabool", and vocalist Kobi Farhi states:
"Hello there to all the Orphaned warriors of light - we are very happy that we finally entered the studio to deliver you the long awaited concept album - "ORwarriOR"! The album is going to be more than 70 minutes long and as usual many traditional instruments and languages will be involved in the process. In my opinion this is the best Orphaned Land album ever! We can't wait for you to put your hands on it and we look forward to tour and meet you all on the road! Your Orphaned brother - Kobi."
"ORwarriOr" will be mixed by legendary producer Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, Opeth) and he comments as follows:
"Finally! I am very happy and look forward to mix Orphaned Land's new album, I'm sure this will be one of the greatest and most original albums in the metal scene!"
The album is expected to surface on Century Media Records in early autumn 2009"
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Orphaned Land |
U.D.O. - To Release New EP
U.D.O. have announced the release of their new EP "Infected". The EP will be released as a limited edition of 2222 pieces worldwide. Release date is set for 26 June.
"Infected" cover art] tracklist:
01. Infected (album track)
02. Systematic Madness (non-album track)
03. Bodyworld (non-album track)
04. Platchet Soldat (remix)
05. Poezd Po Rossii (live in Moscow 2008)
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"Infected" cover art] tracklist:
01. Infected (album track)
02. Systematic Madness (non-album track)
03. Bodyworld (non-album track)
04. Platchet Soldat (remix)
05. Poezd Po Rossii (live in Moscow 2008)
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | U.D.O. |
Augury - New Album Details
Newly signed on Nuclear blast, Montreal's juggernauts Augury are finally releasing their new album ''Fragmentary Evidence'' on july 17th in Europe, and August 11th in North America.
With their new album completed and a major record deal, they are bound to firmly set foot on the international scene with their brand of Death/Black/Progressive insanity. Prepare to be crushed by the cosmic storm this summer.
"Fragmentary Evidence" is produced by Hugues Deslauriers, Yannick St-Amand and Augury. Mixed by J-F Dagenais and mastered by James Murphy. Artwork and Layout by Sven de Calluwé.
Track listing:
01. Aetheral (4:18)
02. Simian Cattle (5:38)
03. Orphans Of Living (5:10)
04. Jupiter To Ignite (8:24)
05. Sovereigns Unknown (5:13)
06. Skyless (6:30)
07. Faith Puppeteers (4:07)
08. Brimstone Landscapes (4:30)
09. Oversee The Rebirth (11:12)
Featuring guest vocals of Sven de Calluwé (Aborted, System Divide), Syriak and Leilindel (Unexpect), Youri Raymond (Cryptopsy, Unhuman), Sébastien Croteau (Necrotic Mutation), Filip Ivanovic (Agony), Eric Fiset (Obscene Crisis, Nervous Impulse).
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With their new album completed and a major record deal, they are bound to firmly set foot on the international scene with their brand of Death/Black/Progressive insanity. Prepare to be crushed by the cosmic storm this summer.
"Fragmentary Evidence" is produced by Hugues Deslauriers, Yannick St-Amand and Augury. Mixed by J-F Dagenais and mastered by James Murphy. Artwork and Layout by Sven de Calluwé.
Track listing:
01. Aetheral (4:18)
02. Simian Cattle (5:38)
03. Orphans Of Living (5:10)
04. Jupiter To Ignite (8:24)
05. Sovereigns Unknown (5:13)
06. Skyless (6:30)
07. Faith Puppeteers (4:07)
08. Brimstone Landscapes (4:30)
09. Oversee The Rebirth (11:12)
Featuring guest vocals of Sven de Calluwé (Aborted, System Divide), Syriak and Leilindel (Unexpect), Youri Raymond (Cryptopsy, Unhuman), Sébastien Croteau (Necrotic Mutation), Filip Ivanovic (Agony), Eric Fiset (Obscene Crisis, Nervous Impulse).
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Augury |