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Slayer - Live Undead/Haunting The Chapel Vinyl Re-Release
Available now through Nuclear Blast mailorder is Slayer's "Live Undead"/"Haunting The Chapel" (from 1985 and 1984, respectively) as a high quality, numbered new edition, perfectly matching the cover artwork in blue splatter vinyl. The vinyl reissue is limited to 500 pieces.
The tracklist is as follows:
Side A - Live Undead:
01. Black Magic
02. Die By The Sword
03. Captor Of Sin
04. The Antichrist
05. Evil Has No Boundaries
06. Show No Mercy
07. Aggressive Perfector
Side B - Haunting The Chapel EP:
01. Chemical Warfare
02. Captor Of Sin
03. Haunting The Chapel
04. Aggressive Perfector
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The tracklist is as follows:
Side A - Live Undead:
01. Black Magic
02. Die By The Sword
03. Captor Of Sin
04. The Antichrist
05. Evil Has No Boundaries
06. Show No Mercy
07. Aggressive Perfector
Side B - Haunting The Chapel EP:
01. Chemical Warfare
02. Captor Of Sin
03. Haunting The Chapel
04. Aggressive Perfector
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Slayer |
Mayhem - Australian And New Zealand Tour Postponed
Due to the recent amendments of the entertainment visa requirements set by the Australian Immigration Department, Mayhem will not be able to get their visas approved in time for their scheduled Australian and NZ tour dates. As a result, tour promoter Just Say Rock in conjunction with Mayhem, have decided to postpone the tour to later this year.
All parties are now working on new dates for the Mayhem tour. The new dates will be released ASAP.
Any patron wishing to obtain a refund for their current ticket can do so by returning it to the point of sale to get the face value refunded. However, tickets will still be good for the rescheduled show.
All parties are now working on new dates for the Mayhem tour. The new dates will be released ASAP.
Any patron wishing to obtain a refund for their current ticket can do so by returning it to the point of sale to get the face value refunded. However, tickets will still be good for the rescheduled show.
| Source: | metalobsession.net |
| Band profile: | Mayhem |
Blinded Colony - New Guitarist Added To The Fold
Melodic Swedish metallers Blinded Colony have announced the following update:
"We would like to introduce and welcome a new member to Blinded Colony. His name is Martin Bergman (ex-Evildoer) and he will be the new guitar player next to Tobias. Of course this doesn't mean that Johan Blomström has quit the band; he will instead handle the bass from now on. You will get a proper introduction from Martin himself later on and some other really cool news."
Blinded Colony's "Bedtime Prayers", came out in January 2007 through Pivotal Rockordings. They followed up with a 38-day tour with Ektomorf and Kayser.
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"We would like to introduce and welcome a new member to Blinded Colony. His name is Martin Bergman (ex-Evildoer) and he will be the new guitar player next to Tobias. Of course this doesn't mean that Johan Blomström has quit the band; he will instead handle the bass from now on. You will get a proper introduction from Martin himself later on and some other really cool news."
Blinded Colony's "Bedtime Prayers", came out in January 2007 through Pivotal Rockordings. They followed up with a 38-day tour with Ektomorf and Kayser.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Blinded |
Obituary - To Record New EP
Florida death metallers Obituary have issued the following update:
"We leave today for South America for a couple of weeks. This is always a great time with insane fans!!! This trip will take us to places we have been and places we have not been too yet, so we are really getting excited! We have 4 shows in Brazil and 1 in Chile, Venezuela, Columbia and Ecuador! (all dates: Link]).
We have so much going on when we get back it is just crazy. We started to write new music for an EP that we plan on releasing in a few months and we need to get that recorded, so Redneck Studios will be getting fired back up for that! We have to get our new setlist ready for a really busy European Summer Festival Tour (full list here) and we finally have a show set up in Tampa!!!! We will be playing at The Crowbar in Tampa, FL (Ybor City) on Friday - May, 23 2008."
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"We leave today for South America for a couple of weeks. This is always a great time with insane fans!!! This trip will take us to places we have been and places we have not been too yet, so we are really getting excited! We have 4 shows in Brazil and 1 in Chile, Venezuela, Columbia and Ecuador! (all dates: Link]).
We have so much going on when we get back it is just crazy. We started to write new music for an EP that we plan on releasing in a few months and we need to get that recorded, so Redneck Studios will be getting fired back up for that! We have to get our new setlist ready for a really busy European Summer Festival Tour (full list here) and we finally have a show set up in Tampa!!!! We will be playing at The Crowbar in Tampa, FL (Ybor City) on Friday - May, 23 2008."
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| Source: | obituary.cc |
| Band profile: | Obituary |
Ministry - "Wicked Lake" Trailer Online
A trailer for the upcoming horror film "Wicked Lake" has been released. Al Jourgensen of Ministry composed the music to this film, and also acts as a music supervisor.
Jourgensen described the film as "Faster Pussycat Kill Kill gone very bad" and is also expected to play the small role of a perverted art professor. Wicked Lake's director Zach Passero also directed Ministry's last video clip "LiesLiesLies".
The trailer is available on the official website or here. Please be warned that there is some brief nudity and gore in the trailer and might therefore be not safe for work.
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Jourgensen described the film as "Faster Pussycat Kill Kill gone very bad" and is also expected to play the small role of a perverted art professor. Wicked Lake's director Zach Passero also directed Ministry's last video clip "LiesLiesLies".
The trailer is available on the official website or here. Please be warned that there is some brief nudity and gore in the trailer and might therefore be not safe for work.
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| Source: | wickedlake.com |
| Band profile: | Ministry |
Mötley Crüe - New Song Online
It's been more than a decade, but all four original members of Mötley Crüe are back together in full force. "Saints Of Los Angeles" is the title track and lead single off the notorious rock band's new album due this Summer. With its powerhouse hook, the track aims to prove that the gang is still on top of its game, rocking harder than ever.
Click here and check out "Saints of Los Angeles" on AOL Music, or via YouTube here.
Bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following update: "The album's done, the video's done, the artwork is done, the photo sessions are all wrapped up and the single is ready to go to radio, rehearsals start tomorrow; wow??it's been so busy, it feels like I'm leaving a few things out?.and I probably am. I know a lot of you have heard "Saints Of Los Angeles" on the web?.if you like the single, just wait 'til you see the video. OK, my eyes are red, and its a rare night to not have to work, so im gonna sit back and feel good about all the hard work. I hope you all like it as much as we do."
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Click here and check out "Saints of Los Angeles" on AOL Music, or via YouTube here.
Bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following update: "The album's done, the video's done, the artwork is done, the photo sessions are all wrapped up and the single is ready to go to radio, rehearsals start tomorrow; wow??it's been so busy, it feels like I'm leaving a few things out?.and I probably am. I know a lot of you have heard "Saints Of Los Angeles" on the web?.if you like the single, just wait 'til you see the video. OK, my eyes are red, and its a rare night to not have to work, so im gonna sit back and feel good about all the hard work. I hope you all like it as much as we do."
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| Source: | motley.com |
| Band profile: | Mötley Crüe |
Year Of Desolation - New Demo Material Online
Indiana's death thrashers Year Of Desolation have posted the beginnings of some new material at an alternative MySpace page available here. A brief statement about their new songs on their real MySpace page, reads as follows:
"5 songs... (count em: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!) have been posted on an alternative myspace!
Disclaimer: These songs are very very rough. Guitars and a Drum machine is all they are. They are being put online because we're honestly unsure if you'll hear em otherwise. Hope you enjoy the tunes!"
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"5 songs... (count em: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!) have been posted on an alternative myspace!
Disclaimer: These songs are very very rough. Guitars and a Drum machine is all they are. They are being put online because we're honestly unsure if you'll hear em otherwise. Hope you enjoy the tunes!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Year Of Desolation |
Eclipse Eternal - Part Ways With Bassist, New Video Online
Canadian Black metallers Eclipse Eternal have posted the following news on their Myspace page:
"We regret to announce that after 3 years of blood, sweat and black metal, bassist Rose Sodomy and Eclipse Eternal have parted ways. We wish her all the best in her future and are proud to have known her and called her comrade. Effective immediately we are on the hunt for a new bassist. Interested? Check out our ad in the "Musicians Forum" for more details.
Also, in more positive news: Eclipse Eternal has made a video. And not a shitty performance video or a live on stage video. The video will be for the song "The Dragon Has Come To Blot Out The Stars" (featured on our Myspace for those who haven't heard it). It features a full storyline and multiple shoot locations. With a cast and crew of over fifteen people and Adrian Kent and Rouzbeh (if you've ever been to a Noel show you will know who I'm talking about) as the driving forces behind, you can be sure that this video will fucking kill. It features shitloads of blood, prosthetics, creepy fucking locations and a deep story with lots of twists. It took 4 full days of shooting in freezing temp. to do but we all think it was totally worth it. It is currently in post production so look for it in the near (a month or so) future. Tonight I will upload some more shots from the shoot so you can get an idea of what I'm taking about. Please remember they are low-fi compared to the video which was shot in HD."
"The Dragon Has Come to Blot out the Stars" is taken from Eclipse Eternal's latest album, "Ubermensch: Evolution Beyond The Species", which was mixed in Sweden by head knob-twiddler Fredrik Nordström (Dimmu Borgir, Zyklon, Old Man's Child). The CD is available now through The End Records distribution.
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"We regret to announce that after 3 years of blood, sweat and black metal, bassist Rose Sodomy and Eclipse Eternal have parted ways. We wish her all the best in her future and are proud to have known her and called her comrade. Effective immediately we are on the hunt for a new bassist. Interested? Check out our ad in the "Musicians Forum" for more details.
Also, in more positive news: Eclipse Eternal has made a video. And not a shitty performance video or a live on stage video. The video will be for the song "The Dragon Has Come To Blot Out The Stars" (featured on our Myspace for those who haven't heard it). It features a full storyline and multiple shoot locations. With a cast and crew of over fifteen people and Adrian Kent and Rouzbeh (if you've ever been to a Noel show you will know who I'm talking about) as the driving forces behind, you can be sure that this video will fucking kill. It features shitloads of blood, prosthetics, creepy fucking locations and a deep story with lots of twists. It took 4 full days of shooting in freezing temp. to do but we all think it was totally worth it. It is currently in post production so look for it in the near (a month or so) future. Tonight I will upload some more shots from the shoot so you can get an idea of what I'm taking about. Please remember they are low-fi compared to the video which was shot in HD."
"The Dragon Has Come to Blot out the Stars" is taken from Eclipse Eternal's latest album, "Ubermensch: Evolution Beyond The Species", which was mixed in Sweden by head knob-twiddler Fredrik Nordström (Dimmu Borgir, Zyklon, Old Man's Child). The CD is available now through The End Records distribution.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
Bite The Ivory - The Piano Tribute To Metallica
Vitamin Records press release:
"Metallica is the little engine that roars. That's Motorbreath. This heavy metal locomotive fuels its fire with anger, rage, and uncertainty. Your conductors are Hetfield and Ulrich. By making stops all over the world, Metallica has become the most popular metal band of all time. Beginning with 1983's Kill 'Em All, each subsequent album has brought car loads of new fans. The ride hasn't always been smooth, but Metallica has never been derailed.
This Piano Tribute to Metallica pulls away the iron panels of speed and coal-blackened distortion to reveal the fundamental element of the band's success: grandiose melody. With these arena-sized anthems laid bare, the haunting melodies are heard in their pristine beauty. Fortunately, it is impossible to fully suppress the Wagnerian sturm und drang of the music. Enter Piano Man!"
Release Date: 4/8/2008
"The Piano Tribute to Metallica: Bite The Ivory" cover] tracklist:
01. The Ecstasy Of Gold
02. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
03. Fade To Black
04. Hero Of The Day
05. Escape
06. Mama Said
07. Nothing Else Matters
08. Astronomy
09. One
10. Turn The Page
11. Bleeding Me
12. The Unforgiven
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"Metallica is the little engine that roars. That's Motorbreath. This heavy metal locomotive fuels its fire with anger, rage, and uncertainty. Your conductors are Hetfield and Ulrich. By making stops all over the world, Metallica has become the most popular metal band of all time. Beginning with 1983's Kill 'Em All, each subsequent album has brought car loads of new fans. The ride hasn't always been smooth, but Metallica has never been derailed.
This Piano Tribute to Metallica pulls away the iron panels of speed and coal-blackened distortion to reveal the fundamental element of the band's success: grandiose melody. With these arena-sized anthems laid bare, the haunting melodies are heard in their pristine beauty. Fortunately, it is impossible to fully suppress the Wagnerian sturm und drang of the music. Enter Piano Man!"
Release Date: 4/8/2008
"The Piano Tribute to Metallica: Bite The Ivory" cover] tracklist:
01. The Ecstasy Of Gold
02. Welcome Home (Sanitarium)
03. Fade To Black
04. Hero Of The Day
05. Escape
06. Mama Said
07. Nothing Else Matters
08. Astronomy
09. One
10. Turn The Page
11. Bleeding Me
12. The Unforgiven
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| Source: | vitaminrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Metallica |
Burzum - More Anthology Details Available
BW&BK has received the following Burzum press release:
"This one-man band retains a vital roll in the early development of Norway's famed black metal scene. His contributions to what was once merely a small circle of friends grew to immense popularity, the genre now having sold hundreds of thousands of records around the globe. Compared to his peers - Mayhem, Darkthrone, Gorgoroth, Immortal - Burzum possessed a very distinct sound. Using ancient mythology as his lyrical muse (the very name Burzum coming from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings), he became known for fearless experimentation; each record expanding on previous efforts.
"Anthology" is a special first-time collection of material that spans the musician's ten-plus year recording legacy; most unfortunately still unavailable for US fans (other than pricey imports). Featuring selections from each of his six albums (and including one from his popular EP "Aske"), "Anthology" is anticipated to be a highly sought-after recording for long-time fans and those curious newcomers who up-til-now only knew of the name and not had opportunity to bear witness to the musician's blackened fruit."
The Burzum Anthology is due out on May 13th via Candlelight Records.
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"This one-man band retains a vital roll in the early development of Norway's famed black metal scene. His contributions to what was once merely a small circle of friends grew to immense popularity, the genre now having sold hundreds of thousands of records around the globe. Compared to his peers - Mayhem, Darkthrone, Gorgoroth, Immortal - Burzum possessed a very distinct sound. Using ancient mythology as his lyrical muse (the very name Burzum coming from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings), he became known for fearless experimentation; each record expanding on previous efforts.
"Anthology" is a special first-time collection of material that spans the musician's ten-plus year recording legacy; most unfortunately still unavailable for US fans (other than pricey imports). Featuring selections from each of his six albums (and including one from his popular EP "Aske"), "Anthology" is anticipated to be a highly sought-after recording for long-time fans and those curious newcomers who up-til-now only knew of the name and not had opportunity to bear witness to the musician's blackened fruit."
The Burzum Anthology is due out on May 13th via Candlelight Records.
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| Source: | bravewords.com |
| Band profile: | Burzum |
AC/DC - Busy Recording New Album
Billboard are reporting that AC/DC are recording their first studio album in eight years with producer Brendan O'Brien . No release date has yet been announced for the Columbia project.
The news came via a Web post Link] from Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti, who said his own band's album is being delayed due to O'Brien engineer Billy Bowers' work with AC/DC. Bowers is producing the Supersuckers' as-yet-untitled disc.
" wants to make some last-minute tweaks and, well, he can't right now," Spaghetti wrote. "He's been detained by a little Australian band called, uh, AC/DC."
AC/DC is expected to tour in support of the album, with dates to be announced.
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The news came via a Web post Link] from Supersuckers frontman Eddie Spaghetti, who said his own band's album is being delayed due to O'Brien engineer Billy Bowers' work with AC/DC. Bowers is producing the Supersuckers' as-yet-untitled disc.
" wants to make some last-minute tweaks and, well, he can't right now," Spaghetti wrote. "He's been detained by a little Australian band called, uh, AC/DC."
AC/DC is expected to tour in support of the album, with dates to be announced.
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| Source: | billboard.com |
| Band profile: | AC/DC |
Power And Glory - Power Metal Compilation
On May, 2, 2008, the metal compilation "Power And Glory - The Best Power Metal Hymns - Vol. 1" cover] will be released through AFM Records. Besides AFM Bands like Circle II Circle, Axxis, Headhunter and Jon Oliva's Pain, this sampler will also contain lots of "non AFM bands" like Helloween, Nightwish and Gamma Ray.
01. Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful
02. Helloween - As Long As I Fall
03. Jon Oliva's Pain - Adding The Cost
04. HammerFall - Last Man Standing
05. Saint Deamon - My Heart
06. Headhunter - Silverskull
07. Rage - Carved In Stone
08. Primal Fear - Face The Emptiness
09. Ross The Boss - We Will Kill
10. Brainstorm - Fire Walk With Me
11. Sonata Arctica - Paid In Full
12. Axxis - Doom Of Destiny
13. Neverland - To Lose The Sun
14. Gamma Ray - Real World
15. Circle II Circle - Every Last Thing
16. X-World/5 - Cyber Christ
17. Mystic Prophecy - Satanic Curses
18. Tragedian - Conquerors (Unsigned Heroes)
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01. Nightwish - Bye Bye Beautiful
02. Helloween - As Long As I Fall
03. Jon Oliva's Pain - Adding The Cost
04. HammerFall - Last Man Standing
05. Saint Deamon - My Heart
06. Headhunter - Silverskull
07. Rage - Carved In Stone
08. Primal Fear - Face The Emptiness
09. Ross The Boss - We Will Kill
10. Brainstorm - Fire Walk With Me
11. Sonata Arctica - Paid In Full
12. Axxis - Doom Of Destiny
13. Neverland - To Lose The Sun
14. Gamma Ray - Real World
15. Circle II Circle - Every Last Thing
16. X-World/5 - Cyber Christ
17. Mystic Prophecy - Satanic Curses
18. Tragedian - Conquerors (Unsigned Heroes)
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| Source: | afm-records.de |
Adagio - Parts Ways With Vocalist
Vocalist Gus Monsanto has posted the following announcement on his myspace page:
Brazilian singer/guitarist/songwriter Gus Monsanto has parted ways with French prog-metal band Adagio after four years of hard work, which included a successful album and a European tour.
"We parted ways friendly. It has been an overwhelming experience to fill David Readman's shoes and I will take with me the great people I met on the road, the friends I made during this period, the countries I have visited. The road stories and great music I made with Stephan, Franck, Eric and Kevin will not be forgotten. They will carry on as the archangels in black they are, as all of us are Metal Commandos," Monsanto said.
Gus' departure from Adagio will allow him to focus in other hard rock and heavy metal projects.
"There's a lot on my plate right now. June 08th will see the release of "The Lightseekers" CD, which is a really great French hard rock band I have been working with. I also have a spankin' new project called Zyon Vega, with fellow Aquaria members Bruno Agra (drums), Fernando Giovanetti (bass) and Alberto Kury (keyboards), plus Atlantida's guitarist, Alexandre Macedo, who's been pursuing this new chapter with me," Monsanto said.
Samples of Gus' latest efforts are available at this location
In other news, Gus is in advanced talks to join a well-known U.S. hard rock band replacing a world famous vocalist.
"I cannot tell the name of the band or anything else right now but I will disclose details as talks progress," Gus said.
Finally, Gus Monsanto is in the final stages of his first experience as a producer, with Brazilian metal band Skyrion, whose album is due out shortly.
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Brazilian singer/guitarist/songwriter Gus Monsanto has parted ways with French prog-metal band Adagio after four years of hard work, which included a successful album and a European tour.
"We parted ways friendly. It has been an overwhelming experience to fill David Readman's shoes and I will take with me the great people I met on the road, the friends I made during this period, the countries I have visited. The road stories and great music I made with Stephan, Franck, Eric and Kevin will not be forgotten. They will carry on as the archangels in black they are, as all of us are Metal Commandos," Monsanto said.
Gus' departure from Adagio will allow him to focus in other hard rock and heavy metal projects.
"There's a lot on my plate right now. June 08th will see the release of "The Lightseekers" CD, which is a really great French hard rock band I have been working with. I also have a spankin' new project called Zyon Vega, with fellow Aquaria members Bruno Agra (drums), Fernando Giovanetti (bass) and Alberto Kury (keyboards), plus Atlantida's guitarist, Alexandre Macedo, who's been pursuing this new chapter with me," Monsanto said.
Samples of Gus' latest efforts are available at this location
In other news, Gus is in advanced talks to join a well-known U.S. hard rock band replacing a world famous vocalist.
"I cannot tell the name of the band or anything else right now but I will disclose details as talks progress," Gus said.
Finally, Gus Monsanto is in the final stages of his first experience as a producer, with Brazilian metal band Skyrion, whose album is due out shortly.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Adagio |
Brain Drill - Reforming Already
The SMN and Lambgoat message say it all:
From SMN: "Pathetic excuse for a death metal band Brain Drill have posted the following update to try and play off their recent e-fighting/break up Link] as a rumor and announce their intention to reform, as if anyone with decent taste in music gives a fuck about them:"
From Lambgoat: "Not surprisingly, Northern California metal band Brain Drill has reformed. You may recall their meltdown last month Link]. Here's the official word :"
"Brain Drill will be carrying on despite all the recent rumors of break ups. The band is currently looking for a new drummer and more information will be made available shortly for those interested in trying out for the spot."
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From SMN: "Pathetic excuse for a death metal band Brain Drill have posted the following update to try and play off their recent e-fighting/break up Link] as a rumor and announce their intention to reform, as if anyone with decent taste in music gives a fuck about them:"
From Lambgoat: "Not surprisingly, Northern California metal band Brain Drill has reformed. You may recall their meltdown last month Link]. Here's the official word :"
"Brain Drill will be carrying on despite all the recent rumors of break ups. The band is currently looking for a new drummer and more information will be made available shortly for those interested in trying out for the spot."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Brain Drill |
Thyrfing - Enter The Studio
Viking Metallers Thyrfing have posted the following news on their MySpace:
"This weekend we started the recordings of the sixth album! The album will be co-produced by Thyrfing and Jörgen Svensson of Tyroon Production (http://www.tyroon.com). The recordings and mixing will take place between April and June and the album is scheduled for release through Regain Records in October. Stay tuned for some visual and textual reports and other shite from the workshop!"
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"This weekend we started the recordings of the sixth album! The album will be co-produced by Thyrfing and Jörgen Svensson of Tyroon Production (http://www.tyroon.com). The recordings and mixing will take place between April and June and the album is scheduled for release through Regain Records in October. Stay tuned for some visual and textual reports and other shite from the workshop!"
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Thyrfing |