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THE LEGION NEWS

Dragu of THE LEGION / MARDUK has updated us :
The LEGION (Swe) is completing the follow-up to last years debut 'Unseen to Creation ' for France's Listenable Records. 6-7 tracks are written so far and the new material is said to be more intelligent and inventive. Here's a heads up from drummer Dragu, speaking on behalf of the LEGION camp.We' ve really put some thinking behind these new songs and it' ll be interesting to hear what the people has to say about them. It's not really black metal (compared to my other band, Marduk), and it's not death metal; it's hard to put one's finger on what to call it. Well, it's brutal as fuck anyway and I don't think it will disappoint any of our fans.
Be sure to check out the bands web hole at www.legion.nu, where you can listen to a track from the debut album.'

TEXTURES TO TOUR IN THE UK !!

TEXTURES are hitting the UK with ALCHEMYST (RELAPSE) opening for Sweden 's CULT OF LUNA ! (EARACHE)
Check TOUR section for infos !! Their debut album. ' Polars' being released in the U.S. through IDN distribution on Sept 28th
TEXTURES WITH ALCHEMIST / CULT OF LUNA
04-Oct UK OXFORD Zodiac
05-Oct UK LONDON Garage
06-Oct UK BRADFORD Rios
07-Oct UK LEICESTER Charlotte
08-Oct UK LEEDS Josephs Well
09-Oct UK SHEFFIELD Corporation
10-Oct UK GLASGOW King Tuts
11-Oct UK NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms
12-Oct UK MANCHESTER Academy 3
13-Oct UK LIVERPOOL Academy
14-Oct UK BIRMINGHAM Academy

THE AMENTA SHOOT VIDEO FOR EREBUS !

THE AMENTA have began pre production for the video clip for Erebus - taken from their debut album "Occasus". Taking the reigns are Steff and Dalibor from Entropy films, directors critically acclaimed feature film - 'Zero Tolerance Squad' - winner of the awards for Best Director and Best Film as well as other awards at the Fifth Planet Indie Film Festival.

THE AMENTA 's debut album "Occasus" has been receiving excellent reviews already.

Metal Storm.ee - 9/10
Metal Heart Magazine - 9/10
Grind Zone Magazine - 9/10
Rock Tribune Magazine - 89/100
Eternal Terror Webzine - 5.5 / 6
Lords of Winter Webzine - 8.5/10

Occasus will be released on August 30 in Europe and Australia etc.; and in October in North America.

SCARVE TO PLAY X MASS FEST

After a series of very succesful festival shows at FURY FEST, GRASPOP, DOUR fest, SCARVE have begun working on the bonus DVD to be added to the 'Translucence' debut album re-release due in 2005. Drummer extraordinaire Dirk Verbeuren has started working on the drum patterns for the upcoming SOILWORK album to be recorded in Sept 2004.

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Vox Tempus is proud to announce the U.S release of our debut album, In the Eye of Time, through Progman Records. The album will be available exclusively at this month's ProgPower Festival in Atlanta (where the band is also featured on the festival CD sampler), followed by a formal U.S. release on September 21st. As we continue doing interviews and considering festival dates, we are now setting our sites on overseas distribution for the new record.

Initial reviews of the album (featuring members of Equinox, Takara and Millennium, and special guest Gregg Bissonette on drums) have been overwhelmingly positive, and we would to thank our friends and fans for their patience and support. Preorders will be shipped later this month, and those who order now (at http://www.vox-tempus.com/pre-order.html) can still receive MP3 bonus tracks unavailable elsewhere. For sound clips, video and ordering information, be sure to visit www.vox-tempus.com!

The members of Vox Tempus came together in January of 1997, as members of the progressive rock band Equinox. The group was in the midst of promoting their successful worldwide JVC debut, COLOR OF THE TIME, which had reached the Top 20 in Europe and Japan. Work began on a more guitar-oriented follow-up release, with Erik Norlander behind the console. The lineup splintered during these sessions, and the band brought in Gregg Bissonette to re-record the album with three new tracks. The first of these new songs, For Every Life, was written in part for our deceased friend, Great White guitarist Ty Longley. With guitarist Ray Mantor in the producer's seat, the band was reborn as Vox Tempus.

The album features:

Vocals - Dan Reed (Millennium, Equinox)
Guitars - Ray Mantor (Equinox)
Keyboards - Eric Ragno (Takara, Equinox)
Bass - Jim Turba (Equinox)
Drums - Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani, etc.)

Vox Tempus is proud to endorse GHS Strings.

More information on us can be found on our website at www.vox-tempus.com

All the best, VOX TEMPUS

THE AMENTA SHOOT VIDEO FOR EREBUS !

THE AMENTA have began pre production for the video clip for Erebus - taken from their debut album "Occasus". Taking the reigns are Steff and Dalibor from Entropy films, directors critically acclaimed feature film - 'Zero Tolerance Squad' - winner of the awards for Best Director and Best Film as well as other awards at the Fifth Planet Indie Film Festival.

The Amenta's debut album "Occasus" has been receiving excellent reviews already.
Metal Heart Magazine - 9/10
Grind Zone Magazine - 9/10
Rock Tribune Magazine - 89/100
Eternal Terror Webzine - 5.5 / 6
Lords of Winter Webzine - 8.5 / 10
Metalstorm.ee Webzine - 9/10

Occasus will be released on August 30 in Europe and Australia etc.; and in October in North America.

SCARVE TO PLAY X MASS FEST

After a series of very succesful festival shows at FURY FEST, GRASPOP, DOUR fest, SCARVE have begun working on the bonus DVD to be added to the 'Translucence' debut album re-release due in 2005.
Drummer extraordinaire Dirk Verbeuren has started working on the drum patterns for the upcoming SOILWORK album to be recorded in Sept 2004. SCARVE are also currently in negociation for a European tour as well.

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST NEW ALBUM NEWS !

MORS PRINCIPIUM EST 's new album tentatively entitled 'THE UNBORN' will be recorded in Tico-Tico studio in Finland during the 4 weeks of November 2004. Mastering will take place at Finnvox studios in December 2004 . The cover-art for the album will be done by Mattias Norèn (www.progart.com). The band gave us a little insight about the new material on this new album :
"In comparison to "Inhumanity" the new album will take a step towards heavier and somewhat darker atmosphere still containing the overall
melodic grasp of music presented. The album is full of diversity and the songs have a slightly more modern approach as in form of sampling and the use of computer programming among Mikkos traditional drumwork.
As for the rhythm and soloparts twin-guitars will have the main role and the keyboard continues to colour the backround without being introduced as a soloinstrument on this album either.
Villes growling has developed since inhumanity and some serious voice control will be heard, also some clean vocals are used but the weight is kept on Villes throat. Overall, the album shall be an overall solid example of the fact that the "melodic deathmetal" as a sceneis still pretty far from it's possible expiration date"

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YORKSHIRE, JULY 26TH 2004

PEACEVILLE RECORDS is extremely proud to announce a new collaboration with the DARKTHRONE members.

DARKTHRONE LAUNCH OWN LABEL - TYRANT SYNDICATE PRODUCTIONS

Following a road trip of English and Scottish medieval castles last year with the Peaceville crew, the two members of Darkthrone - Nocturno Culto and Fenriz - expressed an ambition to expand Darkthrone operations outside of the usual 'album a year' format. With a keen musical ear and excellent positioning within the scene it seemed obvious that one way forward would be to launch their own designer label. Given that they don't have the time to run it on a day-to-day basis, the union with Peaceville was an obvious choice.

So, here we are, the label is set up and a signing has been made - Norway's AURA NOIR !!

Their label debut "THE MERCILESS" (CDTYRANT1) is a speedy head rush of old school thrash metal. The riffing will get under your skin and stay there.

Nocturno Culto of DARKTHRONE has this to say about the label:

"Tyrant Syndicate Productions is a result of a collaboration with Peaceville on the one hand and Fenriz and myself on the other. The general running of the label has fallen on me, mostly as I'm much more involved in technology than Fenriz, and besides, I want to do it. When the Peaceville people were interested in setting up a label for us, our mind began to circle around what to do with what can be called our extended music-related freedom, and we soon had a plan.

We are aiming for exclusive releases only. We want high-credibility underground bands, both known and unknown. Time is working FOR US now, and we have all the time in the world. Tyrant Syndicate Prod. will prove to the metal community that we have the ability to release what is supreme metal. The first band we have signed is Aura Noir from Oslo, with their new album "The Merciless". This masterpiece will be an indication on the quality-level we are aiming for, and therefore it's our responsibility to follow things up
after this release. Since our releases go through the usually Peaceville channels, the result will be a high-quality, well-distributed product that will have great impact wherever you can get these products. And luckily, there are still loads of great metal-acts left in the world...."

Nocturno Culto
President, Tyrant Syndicate

The label is currently in the process of setting up their own PO BOX for demo submissions. An announcement will be made in one month's time with the address.

Band profile:

Darkthrone

Art rock pioneers QUEENSR?CHE will perform the classic album "Operation: Mindcrime" in its entirety on the upcoming fall 2004/winter 2005 tour, which is being presented by VH1 Classic. A "greatest hits" set will open each show, and at the end of the night there will be a preview of the upcoming Sanctuary Records release "Operation: Mindcrime II", the working title of the long-awaited, eagerly desired sequel to the groundbreaking concept album. Audiences will be blown away by the Surround Sound audio setup on the tour.

Vocalist Geoff Tate, guitarist Michael Wilton, guitarist Mike Stone, bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfield will open each show with a "greatest hits" set ending with the smash "Silent Lucidity". Local orchestra string sections will perform with the band in select cities. Michael Igor Delassandra, formerly an official composer for the Vatican, will accompany QUEENSR?CHE and perform on keyboards.

"The band is so excited to be performing 'Operation: Mindcrime' in its entirety again after not having done this in 15 years," says Tate. "We are presenting it in a whole new way that finally does justice the intricacies of the story and the personalities of the characters."

"Operation: Mindcrime" will be recreated in full with enhanced production. Live actors will embody the fascinating characters of this chilling tale ? interacting both on stage and off. Vocalist Pamela Moore, who toured with QUEENSR?CHE recently, will be back to provide the vocals of the album's pivotal character, "Sister Mary". New video footage will be incorporated as well. QUEENSR?CHE also performed "Operation: Mindcrime" in its entirety in 1990-91, but this time around new and expanded video footage will be used. Fans who saw the show in 1990-91 will enjoy a more vivid experience this time.

One of the most exciting parts of each concert will certainly be the finale ? the preview of "Operation: Mindcrime II". Fans have wanted a sequel ever since "Operation: Mindcrime" exploded and earned the band critical acclaim and commercial success. In particular, fans have always asked one burning question in relation to the "Operation: Mindcrime" plot: "Who killed Sister Mary?" The new album, scheduled for release in 2005, will address that question.

Band profile:

Queensrÿche

The new LAMB OF GOD album "Ashes of the Wake" will be released on Tuesday, August 31, 2004.

The Epic Debut "Ashes of the Wake," is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2003 independent release on Prosthetic Records, "As The Palaces Burn" which Revolver Magazine calls "Album of the Year" and Rolling Stone praised "a meticulously crafted metal assault."

Produced by Machine, the new Album" Ashes Of The Wake" includes guest appearances by Megadeth's Chris Poland and Testament's Alex Skolnick.

As this goes to press all basic tracks have been laid down -Drummer Chris Adler tells us: "The tracking sessions have been very intense and the vibe in the studio is exciting to say the least. My drum tracks were done in Jersey in May and Randy is done as of today. It's been a giant sonic puzzle and as Willie, Mark, John and Randy have layered onto the basic drum mix - you can feel the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. It's like feeling the ground as a train approaches, you can tell how massive it is - and its coming fast. It's surreal at times - I think everyone involved knows we have a monster on our hands."

Band profile:

Lamb Of God

"Resurrection" is the new cd of Forever Slave. You will find dark ambients, violins, chorus, a main female voice by gothic model LADY ANGELLYCA and powerful guitars by Servalath and Oswalth (VAMPIRIA) in this cd. Besides Kristian Gundersen (guitar and singer in bands like SIRENIA) collaborates in lyrics.

You can find more info (or if you need pictures) in http://www.foreverslave.com

Band profile:

Forever Slave

NTS, the most famous Metal label from France is dead. After more than 15 years into the Metal scene, the story of one of the biggest labels from France is over.

Olivier Garnier was one of the first to believe into French bands and one of the first to help bands all around the world that are more than recognized now. NTS was one of the first labels to give a chance to all the Metal Heads from France to listen to their favourite music?
NTS was one of the first labels to believe in Metalstorm.ee? without them a lot of reviews and interviews wouldn't have been possible

The entire Metalstorm.ee crew wishes good luck to Olivier, Roger and the NTS staff in the future.

But remember, the end of a star always gives birth to a new one... and maybe we will have some good news one day in the future....

We salute you NTS?

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DIRTY DARK SUMMER END - AUGUST 30th RELEASES !
INCANTATION : 'Decimate Christendom' (Europe and Australia only) - posh060
This is the grand return of the east coast death metal veterans. Cd comes with limited edition cardboard slipcase with one exclusive bonus track.
Also available in limited edition hand numbered vinyl with full colour insert !. RESERVE YOUR COPIES NOW !
. Check a new MP3 in the SOUND section at www.listenable.net

WATCH OUT FOR THE OCTOBER EUROPEAN TOUR WITH KRISIUN AND BEHEMOTH and RAGNAROK !
first confirmed dates are as follows : please check www.metallysee.com for updates !

21.10. NL TILBURG @ 013
22.10. NL GRONINGEN @ VERA
23.10. BL. VOSSELAAR @ BIEBOB
27.10. D. ESSEN @ ZECHE CARL
28.10. D. OSNABRUCK @ N8
29.10. D. TRIER @ EXIL
03.11. SWE . GOTEBORG @ MUSIK HUS
04.11. NOR. OSLO @ JOHN DEE
05.11. NOR. BERGEN @ GARAGE
06.11. NOR. SANDNES @ TRIBUTE

THE AMENTA : ' Occasus' (world) - posh061
An incredible debut album from those Aussie industrial death metal mongers. Unique in the genre, THE AMENTA is bound to make large waves in the years to come. THE AMENTA is the hidden earth, formed in a faltering new millenium, embodying a new age of extremism ! Cd comes with multimedia bonus section !.
Check both bands MP3 in the SOUND section at www.listenable.net

THE AMENTA and INCANTATION CDs and LP are 15 euros postpaid each (17USD)
payment cash in registered letter only.

GET READY FOR GENERAL SURGERY ! (please use pic attached)
GENERAL SURGERY have inked a three album deal with LISTENABLE records. The new album should be recorded in spring 2005. It will be the first EVER full length album by the band after more than a decade of medical insanity !. In the band tradition of releasing numerous splits and eps, GENERAL SURGERY recently released a new split 7inch with FILTH on BONES BRIGADE records in gut coloured vinyl (http://www.bonesbrigaderecords.com) and a double 7inch on BUIO OMEGA records (www.buio-omega.it ). Get those limited slabs before your neighbour does !. The band recently played a blood drenched live show at the OBSCENE EXTREME festival in Czech republic. www.generalsurgery.nu.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA ENTER 'REDEMPTION PROCESS' !
ANOREXIA NERVOSA are finishing mastering their upcoming brand new album since 2001 entitled 'Redemption Process' at the Cutting Room in Sweden (RAMSTEIN etc.), and here's a track listing (the songs order is not definite).
A limited edition digipack will be available with a bonus track : a raging cover of classic french rock/pop band INDOCHINE ' Tzars'.

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NILE 's Karl Sanders records guest solo for BEHEMOTH album!

Karl Sanders, guitarist and vocalist from American death metal band NILE has recorded a guest solo for the song "XUL" of the upcoming BEHEMOTH's record. DEMIGOD, which is the title of their new album, is still being recorded at Polish Hendrix Studios and soon we'll be mixed in Swedish Dug Out by Daniel Bergstrand.

"I've known Karl and all the guys in Nile for quite a few years now. Whenever we cross paths we always have a great time and get along really well. Moreover, I've always been totally astonished by their great works, precision, devotion and unquestionable originality. When I asked Karl, if he'd like to put some solo on the album, the reaction was very enthusiastic...It was a really quick job. I handed him a rough mix of the song and next night I found this great lead part in my email box. It sounded TERRIFIC! I'm more than happy about the fact of his contribution. Thank You Karl for such an excellent gift! It is an honor!"

Sanders says:

"I have always held Behemoth in musical high regard. They are somehow transcending many preconceived barriers of Death and Black Metal, creating a music that renders futile any such
external conceptions of artificial stylistic limitations. Behemoth is the epitome of what a Metal band SHOULD be -forging their own sound with originality, fire and brutality.
For me It is a high honor, to be a guest on the new Behemoth, I am a true fan of their work.
I was blown away by the music I heard on the track "Xul". Completely amazing drumming, great riffs, unholy conviction, and a superb tightness to the entire performance that was just kick ass and inspiring. I definitely wanted to play a solo that had feeling and fire, but also worked together with the riffs and rhythm section, in a way that lets all of it work together to make a very dying, apocalyptic end of the world melody -The Flame top 79 Dean V I used for the lead has a very thick singing type of tone -and the track just seemed conducive to let that guitar scream out in anguish. Many thanks to Nergal for making it happen."

From the other news, BEHEMOTH is almost done with laying down the tracks for new album. Lately Nergal has worked with professional male choirs on singing lines on one of the songs...

"This was my first conducting experience and the first time I had a chance to work with professional choirs (Academic Male Choir from Lublin , Poland ). Thanks to Piotr Bañka, one of the most talented Polish Orchestra producers (who actually did some orchestrations on DEMIGOD) we did some nice job on the album...and it sounds...real and huge! We hired the choir to do just few lines in the opening song "Sculpting the throne ov Seth", in order to achieve something more than just ordinary sampled choirs, like thousands of bands do...I'm happy about the way the new album is turning. Wondering what fans will think of this record."

Band profile:

Behemoth

After the announcement of Theatre of Tragedy parting ways with lead singer Liv Kristine in late August 2003, Theatre of Tragedy decided to withdraw and keep a low profile.

All the while, the song-writing activity was kept steady, and at the same time started the search for a new singer. The search had not lasted very long until a strong candidate emerged, and very soon found a natural position within the band, even before an actual decision was made.The new singer, Nell (origin: Norway), quickly proved a refreshing addition to the group, being honest and outspoken, enthusiastic, and with a general working attitude that further strengthened the band's internal bonding.
With a strong and temperamental voice, she fit well into the current style of the band, aiming more for a darker atmospheric, brooding and simplified style, rather than the efficient rock/pop song with dense layers of electronics. And although largely lacking the 'Beauty and the Beast' contrast of the band's early recordings, there is still a complementary tension between Nell's and Raymond's vocals.

The band is continuously writing new material for its 6th studio album. Recording sessions are planned to commence this coming fall. You can find some sound excerpts of two new songs on the website of the band.

Source TOT Official website : http://www.theatreoftragedy.com/

Band profile:

Theatre Of Tragedy

Renowened, a Melodic metal band with 3 albums and contracts with international record companies is looking for a permanent singer based in:

Europe (free from any contract with management and band).

Auditions will take place in July/August.

Please send an e-mail with short bio and recent picture, one MP3(or link to MP3) and past projects/bands to:

Contact: singers_auditions@hotmail.com

BATHORY mastermind Tomas "Quorthon" Forsberg was found dead in his apartment in Stockholm, Sweden on Monday, June 7, informed sources have confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The 39-year-old son of Black Mark Records owner Börje Forsberg, long considered one of black metal's founders, died of an apparent heart failure. More information as it becomes available.

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Bathory

Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, 16.-18.7.2004
Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki, Finland.

Tuska Festival's cooperation with French cultural organization, Assecarm,
got off to a good start last year. Although France is not the first
country that comes to mind when thinking about metal, Burgul Torkhain,
who performed at Tuska 2003, proved everyone in attendance that the
French know a thing or two about metal music. Just like last year, this
year's French Tuska-performer was decided in a band contest held at the
Rotonde Festival. The jury of the contest was lead by Tuska-Promoter
Jouni Markkanen.

The winner of the contest is D.S.K. who play brutal death metal along the
lines of Napalm Death and Dying Fetus. D.S.K. was formed in 1997 and
their discography consists of several self-releases and compilation
appearances. Their debut album entitled From Birth is soon to be released
on Thundering Records. At Tuska 2004, D.S.K. performs on the Hellsinki
Stage on Friday the 16th, at 15:45.

The program for Tuska 2004-evening clubs has also been finalized. This
year we have clubs at three different venues; the classic Tavastia,
Stella Star from Thursday through Sunday and newcomer Botta on Friday and
Saturday. A different policy applies to the clubs this year, tickets for
each show are sold in advance through Tiketti at 6? each. More specific
running order for the clubs can be viewed at www.tuska-festival.fi.

Like previous years, each night at Kaisaniemi Park is concluded by a
performance by the infamous Sirkus Tapaturma.

Up-to-date information about Tuska can be found from our official site,
www.tuska-festival.fi. Get the latest news directly to your e-mail by
subscribing to the Tuska mailing list.

Complete Tuska 2004 line-up:

Dio (USA)
In Flames (SWE)
Nightwish
Fear Factory (USA)
Death Angel (USA)
Kotiteollisuus
Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus
Suburban Tribe
Sonata Arctica
Soilwork (SWE)
Diablo
Dark Tranquillity (SWE)
Charon
Dark Funeral (SWE)
Dismember (SWE)
Mokoma
Ensiferum
Dew-Scented (GER)
Nasum (SWE)
Impaled Nazarene
Sinergy
Beseech (SWE)
Blake
Chaosbreed
Swallow The Sun
D.S.K. (FRA)
Drive
Trollheim's Grott
Machine Men
Kilpi
Twilightning
Turisas

Complete Tuska 2004 evening club line-up:

Tavastia

Thu 15.7.
Monsterball
Northern Discipline
Denigrate
Rust

Fri 16.7.
Darkwoods My Bethrothed
Pain Confessor
Dyecrest
Kiuas

Sat 17.7.
Before The Dawn
Amoral
Manitou
Bone Grinder

Sun 18.7.
Crazy Train plays Ozzy
Ancara
Battagia
Grayblack

Botta

Fri 16.7.

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According to the French radio "Radio Mon Païs", which interviewed Christofer Johnsson last Thursday, we will certainly have a third new album soon.

In fact more than 30 songs are already done, 21 are already on Lemuria & Serius B, the last songs will be on a new album which could be released very soon .

More news to come...

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Band profile:

Therion