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Cephalic Carnage - New Album Title Announced
Denver, Colorado's Cephalic Carnage has completed work on its brand new full-length, titled "Xenosapien".
"Xenosapien" was recorded by the band and longtime producer/engineer Dave Otero in their studio in Denver, CO. Advance songtitles include "Endless Cycle of Violence", "Touched by an Angel", "Vaporized", "G.lobal O.verhaul D.vice" and "Ov Vicissitude".
"Xenosapien" is scheduled for a May 29 North American release (May 28 internationally) via Relapse Records.
"Xenosapien" was recorded by the band and longtime producer/engineer Dave Otero in their studio in Denver, CO. Advance songtitles include "Endless Cycle of Violence", "Touched by an Angel", "Vaporized", "G.lobal O.verhaul D.vice" and "Ov Vicissitude".
"Xenosapien" is scheduled for a May 29 North American release (May 28 internationally) via Relapse Records.
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Cephalic Carnage |
Machine Head - Entire New Album Available For Streaming
Machine Head's brand new album, "The Blackening", can be streamed in its entirety on the Roadrunner Records Australia Myspace Page.
The album is slated for a March 27th 2007 release through Roadrunner Records.
"The Blackening" cover] tracklisting:
01. Clenching The Fists of Dissent
02. Beautiful Mourning
03. Aesthetics Of Hate
04. Now I Lay Thee Down
05. Slanderous
06. Halo
07. Wolves
08. A Farewell To Arms
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The album is slated for a March 27th 2007 release through Roadrunner Records.
"The Blackening" cover] tracklisting:
01. Clenching The Fists of Dissent
02. Beautiful Mourning
03. Aesthetics Of Hate
04. Now I Lay Thee Down
05. Slanderous
06. Halo
07. Wolves
08. A Farewell To Arms
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Machine Head |
Ensiferum - Two Songs From Upcoming Album Online
Two songs from the upcoming Ensiferum album "Victory Songs" have been put online on the Ensiferum's MySpace Page.
The first song is called 'Deathbringer From The Sky' and the second 'One More Magic Potion'.
A sample (for the song 'Ahti') was already available on the Spinfarm Records website here.
"Victory Songs" will be available for purchase on April 20th.
Here's the tracklisting again:
01. Ad Victoriam
02. Blood Is The Price Of Glory
03. Deathbringer From The Sky
04. Ahti
05. One More Magic Potion
06. Wanderer
07. Raised By The Sword
08. The New Dawn
09. Victory Song
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The first song is called 'Deathbringer From The Sky' and the second 'One More Magic Potion'.
A sample (for the song 'Ahti') was already available on the Spinfarm Records website here.
"Victory Songs" will be available for purchase on April 20th.
Here's the tracklisting again:
01. Ad Victoriam
02. Blood Is The Price Of Glory
03. Deathbringer From The Sky
04. Ahti
05. One More Magic Potion
06. Wanderer
07. Raised By The Sword
08. The New Dawn
09. Victory Song
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ensiferum |
Marduk - Announce Australian Tour Dates
In August, Swedish Black Metallers Marduk will finally march across Australia! This will be their first-ever Australian tour, with five confirmed dates:
13.08 - Amplifier Bar, Perth
16.08 - Fowlers Live, Adelaide
17.08 - The Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
22.08 - Club Phoenix, Brisbane
24.08 - The Factory, Sydney
13.08 - Amplifier Bar, Perth
16.08 - Fowlers Live, Adelaide
17.08 - The Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
22.08 - Club Phoenix, Brisbane
24.08 - The Factory, Sydney
| Source: | marduk.nu |
| Band profile: | Marduk |
| Event: | Marduk: Australian Tour |
Gaia Epicus - Looking For Touring Musicians
Posted on the official website on March 21st:
Gaia Epicus are ready to Rock the world! but there is one or should we say two problems with it. Number one: our guitar wizard Jokke doesn't feel like going all the way and cannot give 100% into the band. That's why we have decided to look for
a skilled guitarist who can act as a Live Stand-In player, and with time maybe become the next solo guitarist of Gaia Epicus. This is not something we want to happen but it seems to be the best for the band. Jokke is still a member of the band
until we find a better solution.
Problem number two: is that we are still seeking a new bass player, and have decided to use a Live Stand-in player also on the bass.
And with time maybe become the next bass player for the band, if you are the right person for the job. Anyone who feels they have what it takes should contact us at this email address - band@gaia-epicus.com
We have plans for concerts and maybe tours so we need new players fast !!!
To apply for the job you must be over 18 of age, and live in north of Norway or be able to travel there often. The location where the band is today is in these cities: Mosjøen, Mo I Rana, Nesna. So come on and show us your skills now!!!
Gaia Epicus are ready to Rock the world! but there is one or should we say two problems with it. Number one: our guitar wizard Jokke doesn't feel like going all the way and cannot give 100% into the band. That's why we have decided to look for
a skilled guitarist who can act as a Live Stand-In player, and with time maybe become the next solo guitarist of Gaia Epicus. This is not something we want to happen but it seems to be the best for the band. Jokke is still a member of the band
until we find a better solution.
Problem number two: is that we are still seeking a new bass player, and have decided to use a Live Stand-in player also on the bass.
And with time maybe become the next bass player for the band, if you are the right person for the job. Anyone who feels they have what it takes should contact us at this email address - band@gaia-epicus.com
We have plans for concerts and maybe tours so we need new players fast !!!
To apply for the job you must be over 18 of age, and live in north of Norway or be able to travel there often. The location where the band is today is in these cities: Mosjøen, Mo I Rana, Nesna. So come on and show us your skills now!!!
| Source: | gaia-epicus.com |
| Band profile: | Gaia Epicus |
Kamelot - New Album Details
The following "Ghost Opera Press Release" has been posted on Kamelot's official website:
After their biggest and most successful releases "The Black Halo" and the critically acclaimed "One Cold Winter's Night" metal pioneers Kamelot return with another studio masterpiece; "Ghost Opera" which will hit stores on these dates:
Germany: June 1
Europe: June 4
USA: June 5
"Ghost Opera" will be Kamelot 's third release via SPV/Steamhammer Records.
"Ghost Opera" was recorded and mixed at Gate Studios and Pathway Studios in Wolfsburg , Germany with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro. Artwork was handled by Mattias Norén with contributions by Alexandra V. Bach, Liliana Sanchez and Derek Gores. A limited-edition digipack version of the CD will include the bonus cut "The Pendulous Fall" along with a bonus DVD containing the video for the album's title track, "Ghost Opera", shot by director Ivan Colic of Serbia's ICode Team as well as the making of the "Ghost Opera" video. The Limited Edition will contain a special extended booklet as well.
SPV records will release a strictly limited single CD of "Ghost Opera" to be handed out to fans attending the European Tour in March, April and May 2007.
"Ghost Opera" limited-edition digipack cover] tracklisting:
01. Solitaire
02. Rule The World
03. Ghost Opera
04. The Human Stain
05. Blücher
06. Love You To Death
07. Up Through The Ashes
08. Mourning Star
09. Silence Of The Darkness
10. Anthem
11. EdenEcho
12. The Pendulous Fall
Kamelot's guitarist Thomas Youngblood states: "We are very excited about the new tour and album release this year. Ghost Opera is full of new and varied elements for us and the fans. This will be our most ambitious stage show ever as well".
In good Kamelot tradition "Ghost Opera" includes an array of guests, exotic instuments and dives into new musical territory.
"This is certainly another leap forward for Kamelot, with what I think is our best, most exciting and important production to date" - says Kamelot vocalist Khan.
Kamelot's current lineup is as follows:
Khan - Vocals
Thomas Youngblood - Guitars
Glenn Barry - Bass
Oliver Palotai - Keys
Casey Grillo - Drums
Kamelot's World Tour 2007-2008 kicks off this Spring March 28 th in Europe. Special Guests in Europe and North America "Leaves' Eyes". See Tour Info section for tour dates.
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After their biggest and most successful releases "The Black Halo" and the critically acclaimed "One Cold Winter's Night" metal pioneers Kamelot return with another studio masterpiece; "Ghost Opera" which will hit stores on these dates:
Germany: June 1
Europe: June 4
USA: June 5
"Ghost Opera" will be Kamelot 's third release via SPV/Steamhammer Records.
"Ghost Opera" was recorded and mixed at Gate Studios and Pathway Studios in Wolfsburg , Germany with producers Sascha Paeth and Miro. Artwork was handled by Mattias Norén with contributions by Alexandra V. Bach, Liliana Sanchez and Derek Gores. A limited-edition digipack version of the CD will include the bonus cut "The Pendulous Fall" along with a bonus DVD containing the video for the album's title track, "Ghost Opera", shot by director Ivan Colic of Serbia's ICode Team as well as the making of the "Ghost Opera" video. The Limited Edition will contain a special extended booklet as well.
SPV records will release a strictly limited single CD of "Ghost Opera" to be handed out to fans attending the European Tour in March, April and May 2007.
"Ghost Opera" limited-edition digipack cover] tracklisting:
01. Solitaire
02. Rule The World
03. Ghost Opera
04. The Human Stain
05. Blücher
06. Love You To Death
07. Up Through The Ashes
08. Mourning Star
09. Silence Of The Darkness
10. Anthem
11. EdenEcho
12. The Pendulous Fall
Kamelot's guitarist Thomas Youngblood states: "We are very excited about the new tour and album release this year. Ghost Opera is full of new and varied elements for us and the fans. This will be our most ambitious stage show ever as well".
In good Kamelot tradition "Ghost Opera" includes an array of guests, exotic instuments and dives into new musical territory.
"This is certainly another leap forward for Kamelot, with what I think is our best, most exciting and important production to date" - says Kamelot vocalist Khan.
Kamelot's current lineup is as follows:
Khan - Vocals
Thomas Youngblood - Guitars
Glenn Barry - Bass
Oliver Palotai - Keys
Casey Grillo - Drums
Kamelot's World Tour 2007-2008 kicks off this Spring March 28 th in Europe. Special Guests in Europe and North America "Leaves' Eyes". See Tour Info section for tour dates.
Read more ››
| Source: | kamelot.com |
| Band profile: | Kamelot |
| Event: | Kamelot: European Tour |
Grimfist - Announce New Permanent Line Up
Ole Walaunet, guitarist of Norway's Black/Death Metal band Grimfist, has stated the following announcement on the band's official website:
"Grimfist welcomes Morten Muller on vocals and Birger Larsen on bass!! The guys are also members in Dead Trooper. We've been rehearsing in Oslo and are fired up and ready to fucking slay with this line-up!!! We're confident that these bastards are the right guys for the job, and will bring the band further to the next level"
First confirmed livedate featuring the new Grimfist line-up will be: 25.05 - Club Maiden (Oslo)
"Grimfist welcomes Morten Muller on vocals and Birger Larsen on bass!! The guys are also members in Dead Trooper. We've been rehearsing in Oslo and are fired up and ready to fucking slay with this line-up!!! We're confident that these bastards are the right guys for the job, and will bring the band further to the next level"
First confirmed livedate featuring the new Grimfist line-up will be: 25.05 - Club Maiden (Oslo)
| Source: | grimfist.com |
| Band profile: | Grimfist |
| Event: | Grimfist |
Goatwhore - Another Live Video Online
Taken from The Underground Video Television Newsletter:
Black Metal band Goatwhore's track 'Bloodletting Upon The Cloven Hoof From A Haunting Curse' is the latest live video release on the Underground Video Television (UVTV) website, here.
The footage was taken during the band's tour swing with Celtic Frost at Magic City Music Hall late last year in Binghamton NY.
Goatwhore will embark on another North American tour with 1349 and Nachtmystium which kicks off March 23 in Tampa FL.
In May, Goatwhore will head to Europe on "The Excess Of Evil" tour with Marduk, Enslaved, Keep Of Kalessin, Melechesh and Pantheon I.
(Dates for that tour can be found here).
The new album by Goatwhore entitled "A Haunting Curse" is currently available via Metal Blade.
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Black Metal band Goatwhore's track 'Bloodletting Upon The Cloven Hoof From A Haunting Curse' is the latest live video release on the Underground Video Television (UVTV) website, here.
The footage was taken during the band's tour swing with Celtic Frost at Magic City Music Hall late last year in Binghamton NY.
Goatwhore will embark on another North American tour with 1349 and Nachtmystium which kicks off March 23 in Tampa FL.
In May, Goatwhore will head to Europe on "The Excess Of Evil" tour with Marduk, Enslaved, Keep Of Kalessin, Melechesh and Pantheon I.
(Dates for that tour can be found here).
The new album by Goatwhore entitled "A Haunting Curse" is currently available via Metal Blade.
Read more ››
| Source: | uvtv.info |
| Band profile: | Goatwhore |
| Event: | 1349: North American Tour |
Vibeke Stene - Is NOT The New Nightwish Vocalist
Norwegian ex-Tristania singer Vibeke Stene has shot down reports that she has joined Nightwish as the replacement for Tarja Turunen.
Yesterday, Blabbermouth.net(!) published the rumors that Stene accepted the job as new vocalist for the Finnish symphonic metal band, after the misinterpretation and misunderstanding of an article in Finland's biggest tabloid, Ilta-Sanomat (you can find that article here).
However, according to Stene, "That is not true. I would not want to sing for Nightwish," she told the Norwegian newspaper VG.
Stene believes that it might not be a coincidence that the rumors have surfaced around the time of the release of the new Tristania album.
According to Vibeke, Tristania's record label asked her a year ago if it was OK for them to put out the rumor that she was going to take over the singer slot in Nightwish. This was in order to generate interest in Tristania, which Stene quit three weeks ago "due to personal reasons."
However, "I said no," says Stene.
The only public information about the new vocalist that has come out of the Nightwish camp so far has been offered by the group's manager, Ewo Pohjola (a.k.a. Ewo Rytkönen) of King Foo Entertainment. "She is getting along very well with the guys," he said. "She is very talented, clever and sweet."
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Yesterday, Blabbermouth.net(!) published the rumors that Stene accepted the job as new vocalist for the Finnish symphonic metal band, after the misinterpretation and misunderstanding of an article in Finland's biggest tabloid, Ilta-Sanomat (you can find that article here).
However, according to Stene, "That is not true. I would not want to sing for Nightwish," she told the Norwegian newspaper VG.
Stene believes that it might not be a coincidence that the rumors have surfaced around the time of the release of the new Tristania album.
According to Vibeke, Tristania's record label asked her a year ago if it was OK for them to put out the rumor that she was going to take over the singer slot in Nightwish. This was in order to generate interest in Tristania, which Stene quit three weeks ago "due to personal reasons."
However, "I said no," says Stene.
The only public information about the new vocalist that has come out of the Nightwish camp so far has been offered by the group's manager, Ewo Pohjola (a.k.a. Ewo Rytkönen) of King Foo Entertainment. "She is getting along very well with the guys," he said. "She is very talented, clever and sweet."
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
Entombed - New Album Update
Swedish metallers Entombed will release their new album, "Serpent Saints - The Ten Amendments", later in the year through Threeman Recordings via a special arrangement with Candlelight Records. The 10-song effort will mark the group's first release with drummer Olle Dahlstedt (Alpha Safari, ex-Misery Loves Co.), who replaced Peter Stjärnvind in 2006.
Commented the band: "We're mixing right now and the devil is smiling. Yesterday we got final mixes on the songs 'In The Blood' and 'The Dead, The Dying And The Dying To Be Dead' with top man Soren Elofsson at the console. He's helping us tweak the mix and will most likely master the beast at Cosmos Mastering, Stockholm, Sweden, later this month.
"So, where are we coming from on this album? Same place as always. Always the one constant . . . something from the cunt/cock and something for the clock, i.e. something for the gray between the ears and something for the primal forces below the waist and possibly something for the spot a little off centre in the chest.
"Musically "Serpents Saints" goes wider and deeper than the "When In Sodom" EP but it's a pretty good indicator. It's no concept album but an ambitious attempt at creating a solid album with some reoccurring themes. Almost like the sound track to the film with the same name. Get the picture? You don't need to.
"Without getting too philosophical and/or, God forbid, preachy, who the fuck needs that? "Serpent Saints" on one plane deals with serpents (snakes, devils) and saints and how to separate the two. Can you? Are they the same, like most things and people, both good and bad depending on . . the weather and quantity and most importantly ? on which side of the fence you are positioned. God and bad and/or positively evil. Most things/people are definitely both, and most in denial and/or ignorance ? bliss, they say. Get it? Or should we Ying-yang you some more? No. Fuck meaning and fuck truth and shake your butt, or don't
"It's definitely not no doomsday prophecy of how the world is coming to an end boring bullshit. Humans have been pretty much the same for as long as we know. Once born we eat, shit, piss, fuck, play video games and die and since basic instincts are hard to break, probably will be for as long as we're here. We all winners, how strange it may sound, that start from zero and go as far as we can in the 100 years, or less, we're dealt before moving on to become a plant/angel/cow/worm (depending on belief) and/or some new kid who rolls into town to reinvent the wheel, again. So what else is new? Not much. Not You. Not me. Everybody knows! So far, so good, so what?! (Great title. Taken?) ? What's what? We say, enjoy the chaos!"
Commented the band: "We're mixing right now and the devil is smiling. Yesterday we got final mixes on the songs 'In The Blood' and 'The Dead, The Dying And The Dying To Be Dead' with top man Soren Elofsson at the console. He's helping us tweak the mix and will most likely master the beast at Cosmos Mastering, Stockholm, Sweden, later this month.
"So, where are we coming from on this album? Same place as always. Always the one constant . . . something from the cunt/cock and something for the clock, i.e. something for the gray between the ears and something for the primal forces below the waist and possibly something for the spot a little off centre in the chest.
"Musically "Serpents Saints" goes wider and deeper than the "When In Sodom" EP but it's a pretty good indicator. It's no concept album but an ambitious attempt at creating a solid album with some reoccurring themes. Almost like the sound track to the film with the same name. Get the picture? You don't need to.
"Without getting too philosophical and/or, God forbid, preachy, who the fuck needs that? "Serpent Saints" on one plane deals with serpents (snakes, devils) and saints and how to separate the two. Can you? Are they the same, like most things and people, both good and bad depending on . . the weather and quantity and most importantly ? on which side of the fence you are positioned. God and bad and/or positively evil. Most things/people are definitely both, and most in denial and/or ignorance ? bliss, they say. Get it? Or should we Ying-yang you some more? No. Fuck meaning and fuck truth and shake your butt, or don't
"It's definitely not no doomsday prophecy of how the world is coming to an end boring bullshit. Humans have been pretty much the same for as long as we know. Once born we eat, shit, piss, fuck, play video games and die and since basic instincts are hard to break, probably will be for as long as we're here. We all winners, how strange it may sound, that start from zero and go as far as we can in the 100 years, or less, we're dealt before moving on to become a plant/angel/cow/worm (depending on belief) and/or some new kid who rolls into town to reinvent the wheel, again. So what else is new? Not much. Not You. Not me. Everybody knows! So far, so good, so what?! (Great title. Taken?) ? What's what? We say, enjoy the chaos!"
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Entombed |
Testament Guitarist Alex Skolnick's New Band - New Songs Online
Alex Skolnick Trio, the band led by Testament guitarist Alex Skolnick, has posted four songs from its newly released album, "Last Day In Paradise", on its MySpace Page. Check out the tracks 'Mercury Retrograde', 'Western Sabbath Stomp', 'Last Day In Paradise' and 'Tom Sawyer' (a live electronica-inspired version of the Rush classic) at this location.
"Last Day In Paradise" is available on Magnatude Records. The CD consists of seven original compositions along with three arrangements of hard rock "standards" (a concept upon which the trio has built a strong reputation as an instrumental group that appeals to straight ahead jazz fans and rock fans alike).
Three video clips of Alex Skolnick Trio's August 31, 2006 concert in Schenectady, New York have been posted online:
'Electric Eye' (Judas Priest cover): click here for the video
'Goodbye To Romance' (Ozzy Osbourne cover): click here for the video
'Detroit Rock City' (Part 2) (KISS cover): click here for the video
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"Last Day In Paradise" is available on Magnatude Records. The CD consists of seven original compositions along with three arrangements of hard rock "standards" (a concept upon which the trio has built a strong reputation as an instrumental group that appeals to straight ahead jazz fans and rock fans alike).
Three video clips of Alex Skolnick Trio's August 31, 2006 concert in Schenectady, New York have been posted online:
'Electric Eye' (Judas Priest cover): click here for the video
'Goodbye To Romance' (Ozzy Osbourne cover): click here for the video
'Detroit Rock City' (Part 2) (KISS cover): click here for the video
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| Source: | metalhammer.co.uk |
Eyes Of Ligeia - Call It Quits
According to a recent press release directly from Paragon Records, Georgia-based cult Doom Metal band Eyes Of Ligeia have decided to call it a day. A statement from the band's leader, Dante, goes as follows:
"After nine years, the cycle is complete. Eyes of Ligeia has been laid to rest, having accomplished all that was meant to be. No further information will be forthcoming."
Two mp3's for your listening pleasure:
'The Shadow Out Of Time' from the album "A Fever Which Would Cling to Thee Forever"
'Polaris' from the album "What The Moon Brings"
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"After nine years, the cycle is complete. Eyes of Ligeia has been laid to rest, having accomplished all that was meant to be. No further information will be forthcoming."
Two mp3's for your listening pleasure:
'The Shadow Out Of Time' from the album "A Fever Which Would Cling to Thee Forever"
'Polaris' from the album "What The Moon Brings"
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| Source: | paragonrecords.net |
Mastodon - New Song Available For Streaming
A new Mastodon track, entitled 'Cut You Up With A Linoleum Knife', has been made available for streaming at Pitchforkmedia.com.
The song comes off the soundtrack to the upcoming Adult Swim film, "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters", due on April 10 via Williams Street.
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The song comes off the soundtrack to the upcoming Adult Swim film, "Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters", due on April 10 via Williams Street.
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Mastodon |
Akercocke - Details About New Album Revealed
British dark lords Akercocke have set "Antichrist" as the title of their new album, due on May 28 via Earache Records.
Commented the band: "The concept of "Antichrist" is wonderfully rich. It represents a supreme opposite. The epithet of the great antagonist provided a wonderful metaphoric framework within which to work. We have strived to make elements of the recording as evil as possible. Creating atmospheres that are deliberately uncomfortable. Spurred on by a rage enhanced by the complete disgust with our recent history, we didn't have to dig very deeply to find the malice and rancour sufficient to evoke the spirit of violent antithesis. "Antichrist" is the perfect banner for a collection of songs that are tales of opposition, sanguinary lust and the axiom of our raison d'etre."
Commented the band: "The concept of "Antichrist" is wonderfully rich. It represents a supreme opposite. The epithet of the great antagonist provided a wonderful metaphoric framework within which to work. We have strived to make elements of the recording as evil as possible. Creating atmospheres that are deliberately uncomfortable. Spurred on by a rage enhanced by the complete disgust with our recent history, we didn't have to dig very deeply to find the malice and rancour sufficient to evoke the spirit of violent antithesis. "Antichrist" is the perfect banner for a collection of songs that are tales of opposition, sanguinary lust and the axiom of our raison d'etre."
| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Akercocke |
Cattle Decapitation - Karma.Bloody.Karma Japanese Bonus Track Online
US Grinders Cattle Decapitation have uploaded the bonus track from the Japanese version of "Karma.Bloody.Karma", entitled 'World Full Of Idiots', to their MySpace Page.
"Karma.Bloody.Karma" was released in July 2006 via Metal Blade Records.
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"Karma.Bloody.Karma" was released in July 2006 via Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Cattle Decapitation |