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Leng Tch'e - Replace Vocalist
Belgian metallers Leng Tch'e have issued the following update:
"Today is another step in the never ending evolution of Leng Tch'e. Boris has decided to step down and will be replaced by Serge Kasongo from southern Belgian band Ackros. None of our upcoming shows will be cancelled and the recordings of the split CD with Fuck The Facts will also go ahead as planned."
A picture of the new line-up can be found at this location.
Here is Boris' statement on the matter: "After 4 of the coolest and craziest years of my life, I've decided to quit my activities in Leng Tch'e. A difficult decision, considering the fact that I really loved the shows/touring and hanging out with these guys. However, I came to a point in my life where other things start to matter. I don't have the energy and commitment anymore that I used to have, so the time has come to part ways with Leng Tch'e. For me it feels like ending a long term relationship and I think it will feel really strange knowing they will go on without me. Nevertheless, I know this is a well considered decision and wish them all the best in the future. Leng Tch'e has made me who I am today. Thanks for that!"
The band adds: "We'd like to thank Boris for all the good times, fun tours and great albums we've recorded together. It will definitely feel weird not having his bald ass around, but the show must go on! Serge blew us away right from the start and we are sure that he will take the band to new heights. We can't wait to share the stage with this madman and release our new music to the masses. Be sure to come out and catch this lineup live in action at the end of this month."
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"Today is another step in the never ending evolution of Leng Tch'e. Boris has decided to step down and will be replaced by Serge Kasongo from southern Belgian band Ackros. None of our upcoming shows will be cancelled and the recordings of the split CD with Fuck The Facts will also go ahead as planned."
A picture of the new line-up can be found at this location.
Here is Boris' statement on the matter: "After 4 of the coolest and craziest years of my life, I've decided to quit my activities in Leng Tch'e. A difficult decision, considering the fact that I really loved the shows/touring and hanging out with these guys. However, I came to a point in my life where other things start to matter. I don't have the energy and commitment anymore that I used to have, so the time has come to part ways with Leng Tch'e. For me it feels like ending a long term relationship and I think it will feel really strange knowing they will go on without me. Nevertheless, I know this is a well considered decision and wish them all the best in the future. Leng Tch'e has made me who I am today. Thanks for that!"
The band adds: "We'd like to thank Boris for all the good times, fun tours and great albums we've recorded together. It will definitely feel weird not having his bald ass around, but the show must go on! Serge blew us away right from the start and we are sure that he will take the band to new heights. We can't wait to share the stage with this madman and release our new music to the masses. Be sure to come out and catch this lineup live in action at the end of this month."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Leng Tch'e |
The Berzerker - Announce Re-Mix Competition
The Berzerker have issued the following update:
"Exactly 10 years ago (1998), I (Luke Kenny) was given the opportunity to Re-mix 2 songs for the legendary Death Metal Band "Morbid Angel". For a lot of metal fans this was their first taste to my unique sound and it really helped me get started.
After such a positive response to my (Morbid Angel) re-mixes I was offered a 4 album deal with Earache Records which I spent the next 10 years completing, amongst 100's of live performances all over the world.
With the creation of our own record label "Berzerker Industries" (for the sole purpose of releasing our new material), this means we are now in the position to offer a similar opportunity to you. (because we own the copyright)
I will be supplying free of charge, the separated vocal, guitar and bass tracks to our brand new song "Caught In The Crossfire" taken from "The Reawakening", (Due Sept/Oct 2008)
HOW TO ENTER
The competition is currently now open and all entries MUST be summited in mp3 format to "lukeberzker@gmail.com" by June 1st 2008 AEST. The top 10 entries will be posted on http://www.myspace.com/theberzerker where the public will be able to vote on there favorite re-mixes.
There will be 2 winners (1. The band's personal favorite and 2. The re-mix with the most votes) the winners be announced June 15th 2008 AEST.
PRIZE
The winners will have their re-mix added to our upcoming album "The Reawakening" and released worldwide. "The Reawakening" will also feature official re-mixes from such artists as:
Delta 9 (USA)
Scott Brown (UK)
DJ Bazooka (Germany)
Namshubofenki (AUS)
Frazzbass (Italy)
We at Berzerker HQ are looking forward to see what you can come up with, good luck. I sincerely hope this will give someone a similar chance at being discovered as I got all those years ago."
The files can be found at this location.
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"Exactly 10 years ago (1998), I (Luke Kenny) was given the opportunity to Re-mix 2 songs for the legendary Death Metal Band "Morbid Angel". For a lot of metal fans this was their first taste to my unique sound and it really helped me get started.
After such a positive response to my (Morbid Angel) re-mixes I was offered a 4 album deal with Earache Records which I spent the next 10 years completing, amongst 100's of live performances all over the world.
With the creation of our own record label "Berzerker Industries" (for the sole purpose of releasing our new material), this means we are now in the position to offer a similar opportunity to you. (because we own the copyright)
I will be supplying free of charge, the separated vocal, guitar and bass tracks to our brand new song "Caught In The Crossfire" taken from "The Reawakening", (Due Sept/Oct 2008)
HOW TO ENTER
The competition is currently now open and all entries MUST be summited in mp3 format to "lukeberzker@gmail.com" by June 1st 2008 AEST. The top 10 entries will be posted on http://www.myspace.com/theberzerker where the public will be able to vote on there favorite re-mixes.
There will be 2 winners (1. The band's personal favorite and 2. The re-mix with the most votes) the winners be announced June 15th 2008 AEST.
PRIZE
The winners will have their re-mix added to our upcoming album "The Reawakening" and released worldwide. "The Reawakening" will also feature official re-mixes from such artists as:
Delta 9 (USA)
Scott Brown (UK)
DJ Bazooka (Germany)
Namshubofenki (AUS)
Frazzbass (Italy)
We at Berzerker HQ are looking forward to see what you can come up with, good luck. I sincerely hope this will give someone a similar chance at being discovered as I got all those years ago."
The files can be found at this location.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Berzerker |
Pica Fierce - Win Norwegian Wacken Metal Battle
Norwegian thrash/death metal band Pica Fierce won the "Norwegian Wacken Metal Battle" final this past Friday night (May 9). The competition was held in Trondheim and featured five of the most promising bands in the Norwegian metal scene today. The winner's prize is a slot at this year's Wacken Open Air festival which is being held July 31 - August 2 in Wacken, Germany.
Pica Fierce posted the following retrospect:
"We had a lotta fun and we will sure do our best to kick ass - representing the Norwegian underground metal-scene in the international finale of Wacken Metal Battle. A huge thanks goes to the jury, and Zone for giving us this great opportunity!"
Check out the winners at: http://www.zone-home.net
Pica Fierce's self-titled debut album, was mixed at Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Katatonia, Pain Of Salvation etc.) in Sweden. The album was released in Norway last November.
As always, songs can be checked out at the band's MySpace page.
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Pica Fierce posted the following retrospect:
"We had a lotta fun and we will sure do our best to kick ass - representing the Norwegian underground metal-scene in the international finale of Wacken Metal Battle. A huge thanks goes to the jury, and Zone for giving us this great opportunity!"
Check out the winners at: http://www.zone-home.net
Pica Fierce's self-titled debut album, was mixed at Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Katatonia, Pain Of Salvation etc.) in Sweden. The album was released in Norway last November.
As always, songs can be checked out at the band's MySpace page.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Event: | Wacken Open Air 2008 |
Evergrey - Album Details Revealed
Sweden's Evergrey have posted the following studio update:
"It's been a long fucking year negotiating this deals, not something we've enjoyed too much, it's taken its toll on everything from economy to psyche. BUT now it's finally done and we are extremely curious on what the future has in it's hands for us!
We have made changes in everything surrounding Evergrey, everything from management, record-label to booking and, perhaps most important, changed our own approach to this thing called EVERGREY.
It came to a time a while ago where we ALL were tired of everything surrounding this bitch called the music-industry. It affected our whole perception of what and who we were, it most certainly killed everything close to joy and in the end made it feel like a boring 9 - 5 job where you don't like your co-workers and just want to go home.
But as I said, we've been through that now and coming out on the other end of this rather dark tunnel are 5 guys who have the same determination, goals and fire to keep this ball spinning for another couple of laps!
Here you have the 3rd trailer that I know you have been eagerly awaiting , somethings up with the compression level that makes the pics smaller so those look like shit? but hey ?. you're here to h e a r the God-damned thing, right? It contains all song titles for the regular edition of this release and the release day is the 2nd week of September but, you'll see something will probably come up and change that for the 10th time?..
I hope you enjoy it and we wish to hear ALL your thoughts, as they are what matter the most to us!"
"Torn" Cover Art] tracklisting:
01. Broken Wings
02. Soaked
03. Fear
04. When Kingdoms Fall
05. In Confidence
06. Fail
07. Numb
08. Torn
09. Nothing Is Erased
10. Still Walk Alone
11. These Scars
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"It's been a long fucking year negotiating this deals, not something we've enjoyed too much, it's taken its toll on everything from economy to psyche. BUT now it's finally done and we are extremely curious on what the future has in it's hands for us!
We have made changes in everything surrounding Evergrey, everything from management, record-label to booking and, perhaps most important, changed our own approach to this thing called EVERGREY.
It came to a time a while ago where we ALL were tired of everything surrounding this bitch called the music-industry. It affected our whole perception of what and who we were, it most certainly killed everything close to joy and in the end made it feel like a boring 9 - 5 job where you don't like your co-workers and just want to go home.
But as I said, we've been through that now and coming out on the other end of this rather dark tunnel are 5 guys who have the same determination, goals and fire to keep this ball spinning for another couple of laps!
Here you have the 3rd trailer that I know you have been eagerly awaiting , somethings up with the compression level that makes the pics smaller so those look like shit? but hey ?. you're here to h e a r the God-damned thing, right? It contains all song titles for the regular edition of this release and the release day is the 2nd week of September but, you'll see something will probably come up and change that for the 10th time?..
I hope you enjoy it and we wish to hear ALL your thoughts, as they are what matter the most to us!"
"Torn" Cover Art] tracklisting:
01. Broken Wings
02. Soaked
03. Fear
04. When Kingdoms Fall
05. In Confidence
06. Fail
07. Numb
08. Torn
09. Nothing Is Erased
10. Still Walk Alone
11. These Scars
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| Source: | evergrey.net |
| Band profile: | Evergrey |
Moonspell - Acoustic Performance On Portuguese Radio Show
Moonspell's Fernando Ribeiro (vocals) and Ricardo Amorim (guitar) will perform a short acoustic set on Portugal's national radio station, Antena3, on Monday, May 19th. The broadcast is due to begin around 7:00am local time (UTC/GMT +1 hour).
To listen to the program, go to http://www.antena3.pt and then look for "Manhãs da 3."
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To listen to the program, go to http://www.antena3.pt and then look for "Manhãs da 3."
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Moonspell |
Samael - Launch First Virtual Metal Band Ever
Swiss electronic metallers Samael have launched a new project titled Above, which they have labeled the "first virtual metal band ever".
"For the story, Above was formed on the six of June 2006, it is the fruit of a collaboration between creative minds who wanted to focus on a common project. Described as "Merciless over the top Metal with an intensity rarely achieved."
Above's first song "Black Hole", can be heard on the new Above MySpace page.
In other news, here are the most recent tour dates for Samael, with more info available at this location.
Samael Tour Dates:
19/07 Kaltenbach Open Air, Kaltenbach
09/08 M'era Luna Festival, Hildesheim
30/08 Stodola, Warsaw
27/09 Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
28/09 Jaxx - West Springfield, VA
29/09 BB Kings - New York, NY
30/09 Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
01/10 The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
02/10 The Palladium - Worcester, MA
03/10 Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
04/10 Opera House - Toronto, ON
05/10 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
07/10 Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
09/10 Big Easy Concert House - Spokane, DC
10/10 El Corazon - Seattle, DC
11/10 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
12/10 Slim's - San Francisco, CA
13/10 House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA
14/10 Brickhouse - Phoenix, AZ
16/10 Ridglea Theater - Fort Worth, TX
17/10 Scout Bar - San Antonio, TX
18/10 Scout Bar - Houston, TX
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"For the story, Above was formed on the six of June 2006, it is the fruit of a collaboration between creative minds who wanted to focus on a common project. Described as "Merciless over the top Metal with an intensity rarely achieved."
Above's first song "Black Hole", can be heard on the new Above MySpace page.
In other news, here are the most recent tour dates for Samael, with more info available at this location.
Samael Tour Dates:
19/07 Kaltenbach Open Air, Kaltenbach
09/08 M'era Luna Festival, Hildesheim
30/08 Stodola, Warsaw
27/09 Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
28/09 Jaxx - West Springfield, VA
29/09 BB Kings - New York, NY
30/09 Trocadero - Philadelphia, PA
01/10 The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
02/10 The Palladium - Worcester, MA
03/10 Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
04/10 Opera House - Toronto, ON
05/10 Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
07/10 Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
09/10 Big Easy Concert House - Spokane, DC
10/10 El Corazon - Seattle, DC
11/10 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR
12/10 Slim's - San Francisco, CA
13/10 House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA
14/10 Brickhouse - Phoenix, AZ
16/10 Ridglea Theater - Fort Worth, TX
17/10 Scout Bar - San Antonio, TX
18/10 Scout Bar - Houston, TX
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Samael |
Eclipse Eternal - New Bassist Found
Toronto's black metallers Eclipse Eternal have issued the following update:
"Hail all. We are proud to announce that Orcus, previously of Panzerfaust, from here on forward will be our permanent bassist. This was an easy decision to make as he is an excellent basssit and a dedicated individual. We look foward to introducing him to live audiences in the near future. On that note, we will start booking shows starting in June outside Toronto. If you are interested contact us. Till we meet of the battlefield hold your head high and keep your weapons sharp."
Eclipse Eternal's new album, "Ubermensch: Evolution Beyond The Species," is out now. The album was mixed in Sweden by Fredrick Nordstom (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Hammerfall).
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"Hail all. We are proud to announce that Orcus, previously of Panzerfaust, from here on forward will be our permanent bassist. This was an easy decision to make as he is an excellent basssit and a dedicated individual. We look foward to introducing him to live audiences in the near future. On that note, we will start booking shows starting in June outside Toronto. If you are interested contact us. Till we meet of the battlefield hold your head high and keep your weapons sharp."
Eclipse Eternal's new album, "Ubermensch: Evolution Beyond The Species," is out now. The album was mixed in Sweden by Fredrick Nordstom (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Hammerfall).
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Agnostic Front - Announce U.K. Tour
Agnostic Front have announced a short tour of the U.K. to take place in August, full dates as follow:
Sat 09 - Luton, University (Sub Club)
Sun 10 - Blackpool, Wintergarten
Mon 11 - Peterborough, Met Lounge
Tue 12 - Newport, T.J.'s
Luton doors 7pm tickets £12 in advance (subject to booking fee)
Blackpool doors 12pm day ticket £30 in advance (subject to booking fee)
Peterborough doors 7.30pm ticket £12 in advance (subject to booking fee)
Buy online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or individual box offices.
The album "Warriors" is available though Nuclear Blast Records now.
www.agnosticfront.com
www.myspace.com/agnosticfront
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Sat 09 - Luton, University (Sub Club)
Sun 10 - Blackpool, Wintergarten
Mon 11 - Peterborough, Met Lounge
Tue 12 - Newport, T.J.'s
Luton doors 7pm tickets £12 in advance (subject to booking fee)
Blackpool doors 12pm day ticket £30 in advance (subject to booking fee)
Peterborough doors 7.30pm ticket £12 in advance (subject to booking fee)
Buy online at www.ticketmaster.co.uk or individual box offices.
The album "Warriors" is available though Nuclear Blast Records now.
www.agnosticfront.com
www.myspace.com/agnosticfront
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Threat Signal - New Song And Video Online
Canadian metallers Threat Signal have posted the second part of their "Demo Diary" video series.
Threat Signal collaborated with award-nabbing director RT of 235 Films on April 10 for a video shoot for the song "A New Beginning." The track comes off the group's debut album 'Under Reprisal', which was released in North America on August 22, 2006 through Nuclear Blast Records.
Threat Signal recently uploaded a demo version of a new song, entitled "Beyond Recognition," on the group's MySpace page.
For more info on the videos and general band stuff, check out their Official Website.
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Threat Signal collaborated with award-nabbing director RT of 235 Films on April 10 for a video shoot for the song "A New Beginning." The track comes off the group's debut album 'Under Reprisal', which was released in North America on August 22, 2006 through Nuclear Blast Records.
Threat Signal recently uploaded a demo version of a new song, entitled "Beyond Recognition," on the group's MySpace page.
For more info on the videos and general band stuff, check out their Official Website.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Threat Signal |
Scar Symmetry - New Song Posted Online
Scar Symmetry have posted a new track, "Morphogenesis", from their upcoming album, "Holographic Universe", which is set to be unleashed on June 20th through Nuclear Blast. To listen the song go to this location.
"Holographic Universe" tracklist again:
01. Morphogenesis
02. Timewave Zero
03. Quantumleaper
04. Artificial Sun Projection
05. The Missing Coordinates
06. Ghost Prototype I (Measurement Of Thought)
07. Fear Catalyst
08. Trapezoid
09. Prism And Gate
10. Holographic Universe
11. The Three-Dimensional Shadow
12. Ghost Prototype II (Deus Ex Machina)
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"Holographic Universe" tracklist again:
01. Morphogenesis
02. Timewave Zero
03. Quantumleaper
04. Artificial Sun Projection
05. The Missing Coordinates
06. Ghost Prototype I (Measurement Of Thought)
07. Fear Catalyst
08. Trapezoid
09. Prism And Gate
10. Holographic Universe
11. The Three-Dimensional Shadow
12. Ghost Prototype II (Deus Ex Machina)
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Scar Symmetry |
Gorgoroth - DVD Preview Online
As previously announced Metal Mind Productions will release first ever Gorgoroth's DVD. "Black Mass Krakow 2004" DVD with their spectacular show recorded in Krakow, Poland will finally see the light of day on 9th June in Europe and 10th June in US (via MVD).
The DVD will be available in two versions: as a standard DVD and as a very unique star metalpack DVD edition limited to 5000 copies! (more information about this DVD is available here).
Also you can see an exclusive preview track 'Procreating Satan' on MetalMindPoland's official site on YouTube at this location (or by clicking here for a direct link to the video).
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The DVD will be available in two versions: as a standard DVD and as a very unique star metalpack DVD edition limited to 5000 copies! (more information about this DVD is available here).
Also you can see an exclusive preview track 'Procreating Satan' on MetalMindPoland's official site on YouTube at this location (or by clicking here for a direct link to the video).
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| Source: | metalmind.com.pl |
| Band profile: | Gorgoroth |
The Gathering - New Album On The Way
The Gathering have posted an update on their official website's forum about the new material they are currently working on.
"Dear all,
Sorry it has been a while since you've heard from us. We apologize for this. It actually means that we have been really busy with the band. During the last couple of months we created a lot of new ideas that lead to the first songs of our upcoming CD. Yes, we are working on a new album! Or actually, two new albums! Many of our new songs are very rock and guitar orientated and will end up on a heavy rock album for sure. The second album will be filled with more 'shoe gaze', dreamy tracks.
We can imagine if you are very curious about new vocalists. Currently, we are working with several. It feels very refreshing and interesting to work with different voices and it adds beautiful new colours to our music. Names will be presented as soon as our ideas become more concrete. As promised you will hear new material by the end of this year. The release of our new album is planned for Spring 2009.
On behalf of the band,
Hans Rutten"
"Dear all,
Sorry it has been a while since you've heard from us. We apologize for this. It actually means that we have been really busy with the band. During the last couple of months we created a lot of new ideas that lead to the first songs of our upcoming CD. Yes, we are working on a new album! Or actually, two new albums! Many of our new songs are very rock and guitar orientated and will end up on a heavy rock album for sure. The second album will be filled with more 'shoe gaze', dreamy tracks.
We can imagine if you are very curious about new vocalists. Currently, we are working with several. It feels very refreshing and interesting to work with different voices and it adds beautiful new colours to our music. Names will be presented as soon as our ideas become more concrete. As promised you will hear new material by the end of this year. The release of our new album is planned for Spring 2009.
On behalf of the band,
Hans Rutten"
| Source: | gathering.nl |
| Band profile: | The Gathering |
Decrepit Birth - Signs With Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast is very proud to announce its newest signing: technical brutal Death Metal institution Decrepit Birth from Santa Cruz, California. The band, founded in 2001, has so far released two highly acclaimed albums, "?And Time Begins" and "Diminishing Between Worlds" in 2003 and 2008.
Here's a statement from the band:
"Nuclear Blast has a special tradition for signing some of the best Metal acts of all time including Death, Dimmu Borgir, Testament and Exodus just to name a few. We feel very lucky and honoured to be a part of the family! Our intention is to take the music to the next level and continue to release quality Progressive Death Metal. We are confident to have Nuclear Blast in our corner! We also want to thank Unique Leader Records very much for the years of dedication to Decrepit Birth. After we complete more touring in support of the current release, we will begin pre-production for the next album."
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Here's a statement from the band:
"Nuclear Blast has a special tradition for signing some of the best Metal acts of all time including Death, Dimmu Borgir, Testament and Exodus just to name a few. We feel very lucky and honoured to be a part of the family! Our intention is to take the music to the next level and continue to release quality Progressive Death Metal. We are confident to have Nuclear Blast in our corner! We also want to thank Unique Leader Records very much for the years of dedication to Decrepit Birth. After we complete more touring in support of the current release, we will begin pre-production for the next album."
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| Source: | nuclearblast.de |
| Band profile: | Decrepit Birth |
Mithras - Seek Live Drummer
"Mithras are searching for a sticksman to man the kit at future live shows.
Applicants should be familiar with the Mithras material; be skilled with blastbeats / double kick drumming / and have decent general drumming ability.
Mithras aim to play a decent number of shows and possibly tour in 2009 and simply need a drummer to complete their live line-up.
The band asks potential candidates to contact them on the following email address: band@mithras.org.uk"
Applicants should be familiar with the Mithras material; be skilled with blastbeats / double kick drumming / and have decent general drumming ability.
Mithras aim to play a decent number of shows and possibly tour in 2009 and simply need a drummer to complete their live line-up.
The band asks potential candidates to contact them on the following email address: band@mithras.org.uk"
| Source: | mithras.org.uk |
| Band profile: | Mithras |
Deicide - New Album Available For Streaming
The upcoming new Deicide album, "Till Death Do Us Part", has been made available for streaming online over at the band's MySpace page.
The album will be released in the U.S. on May 13th via Earache Records. The album was released in Europe on 28 April 2008 already.
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The album will be released in the U.S. on May 13th via Earache Records. The album was released in Europe on 28 April 2008 already.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Deicide |