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Heathen - Drummer Rejoins The Band
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers Heathen have posted the following update on their MySpace:
"Heathen is proud to announce the return of Darren Minter on drums! Darren has been working hard with the band during the last few weeks doing pre-production for the upcoming Heathen album. The band hopes to finish recording in July for a release on Mascot Records later in the year.
The Thrash Assault 3 Festival on October 11th will be the next live appearance for the band. More tour plans will be announced in the coming weeks."
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"Heathen is proud to announce the return of Darren Minter on drums! Darren has been working hard with the band during the last few weeks doing pre-production for the upcoming Heathen album. The band hopes to finish recording in July for a release on Mascot Records later in the year.
The Thrash Assault 3 Festival on October 11th will be the next live appearance for the band. More tour plans will be announced in the coming weeks."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Heathen |
Onslaught - Four Albums To Be Released On Vinyl
As posted on http://www.myspace.com/onslaughtuk:
"Due to popular demand, Back on Black records have recently released 4 Onslaught albums on vinyl (coloured) complete with gatefold sleeves. The albums available are: "Killing Peace", "Power From Hell", "The Force" and one purely for the fans of the embryonic Onslaught, a collection of early hardcore punk demos from 1983 entitled "Shadow Of Death". Time to dig out the decks folks."
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"Due to popular demand, Back on Black records have recently released 4 Onslaught albums on vinyl (coloured) complete with gatefold sleeves. The albums available are: "Killing Peace", "Power From Hell", "The Force" and one purely for the fans of the embryonic Onslaught, a collection of early hardcore punk demos from 1983 entitled "Shadow Of Death". Time to dig out the decks folks."
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Onslaught |
Hirax - DVD Details Announced
On 21 September 2007 Hirax had its first live show in Lörrach at Metal Forces Nights. This event was one of our best events taken place at Altes Wasserwerk ever.
Thank to "Selfmadegod Records" which will release this DVD and Bomber and the Crew from Vision4 who have filmed both shows - you have now the chance to see the KIT show (Keep It True IX on 03 November 2007 in Lauda) and the Metal Forces Nights show on DVD. "Thrash & Destroy" will be released on 30 June 08.
We are very much excited!
Purchase details can be found at this location.
The track listing is as follows:
01. (INTRO) - El Dia De Los Muertos
02. 100,000 Strong
03. Lucifer's Infierno
04. Blind Faith
05. The New Age Of Terror
06. Chaos And Brutality
07. Hate, Fear And Power
08. Hostile Territory
09. Destroy
10. Broken Neck
11. Bombs Of Death
12. El Diablo Negro
13. Barrage Of Noise
14. Walk With Death
15. The Plague
16. Mouth Sewn Shut
17. (ENCORE) Assassins of War
18. Unleash the Dogs of War
Bonus Tracks (live @ MF nights Lörrach)
01. The New Age Of Terror
02. Chaos And Brutality
03. Hate, Fear And Power
04. Hostile Territory
05. Destroy
06. Broken Neck
07. Demons Evil Forces
08. El Diablo Negro
09. Barrage Of Noise
10. Walk With Death
11. The Plague
12. Bombs Of Death
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Thank to "Selfmadegod Records" which will release this DVD and Bomber and the Crew from Vision4 who have filmed both shows - you have now the chance to see the KIT show (Keep It True IX on 03 November 2007 in Lauda) and the Metal Forces Nights show on DVD. "Thrash & Destroy" will be released on 30 June 08.
We are very much excited!
Purchase details can be found at this location.
The track listing is as follows:
01. (INTRO) - El Dia De Los Muertos
02. 100,000 Strong
03. Lucifer's Infierno
04. Blind Faith
05. The New Age Of Terror
06. Chaos And Brutality
07. Hate, Fear And Power
08. Hostile Territory
09. Destroy
10. Broken Neck
11. Bombs Of Death
12. El Diablo Negro
13. Barrage Of Noise
14. Walk With Death
15. The Plague
16. Mouth Sewn Shut
17. (ENCORE) Assassins of War
18. Unleash the Dogs of War
Bonus Tracks (live @ MF nights Lörrach)
01. The New Age Of Terror
02. Chaos And Brutality
03. Hate, Fear And Power
04. Hostile Territory
05. Destroy
06. Broken Neck
07. Demons Evil Forces
08. El Diablo Negro
09. Barrage Of Noise
10. Walk With Death
11. The Plague
12. Bombs Of Death
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hirax |
Cellador - Introduce New Guitarist
Cellador have posted the following update:
"So Summer has arrived, and as mentioned to our auditionees we set the start of the season as the deadline for announcing a new guitarist.
Before we announce it we want to thank the hundreds of you who messaged us about the spot, and even more to the several dozen of you who ACTUALLY MADE THE EFFORT to learn and record the demo songs we asked you to record for us. We had some phenomenal (and even decently well known) players come forth with serious shred skill. Thanks a bunch! We salute you all as new friends and brothers!
And with that we are happy to announce Yord into the band as Cellador's 2nd guitarist. We feel Yord is a perfect fit in Cellador because he quickly showed to have all the elements we needed in a band member. Not only does he have an energetic playing style, but also a strong work ethic, selfless attitude, and above all an honest nature. The guy takes guitar like its a full time job, 8-5 Monday thru Friday SHRED SHRED SHRED all day long. On top of that we found him to be local to us as well, which bottom line is always an advantage for someone auditioning. Despite only having about 12 days to learn our whole set, Yord learned all our songs and filled in for our last show back in May, which we set up as basically a test show for whomever we were most considering. Mission succeeded Yord.
We look forward to reaching that next level with Yord at our side! With his addition our new material is looking stronger than ever! Thanks again to those who auditioned or otherwise kept up with us through this epic monumental quest for a guitar player. SHRED ON!"
"So Summer has arrived, and as mentioned to our auditionees we set the start of the season as the deadline for announcing a new guitarist.
Before we announce it we want to thank the hundreds of you who messaged us about the spot, and even more to the several dozen of you who ACTUALLY MADE THE EFFORT to learn and record the demo songs we asked you to record for us. We had some phenomenal (and even decently well known) players come forth with serious shred skill. Thanks a bunch! We salute you all as new friends and brothers!
And with that we are happy to announce Yord into the band as Cellador's 2nd guitarist. We feel Yord is a perfect fit in Cellador because he quickly showed to have all the elements we needed in a band member. Not only does he have an energetic playing style, but also a strong work ethic, selfless attitude, and above all an honest nature. The guy takes guitar like its a full time job, 8-5 Monday thru Friday SHRED SHRED SHRED all day long. On top of that we found him to be local to us as well, which bottom line is always an advantage for someone auditioning. Despite only having about 12 days to learn our whole set, Yord learned all our songs and filled in for our last show back in May, which we set up as basically a test show for whomever we were most considering. Mission succeeded Yord.
We look forward to reaching that next level with Yord at our side! With his addition our new material is looking stronger than ever! Thanks again to those who auditioned or otherwise kept up with us through this epic monumental quest for a guitar player. SHRED ON!"
| Source: | cellador.com |
| Band profile: | Cellador |
Subliminal Crusher - New Label, New Track Online
Punishment 18 Records is proud to announce the deal with the Italian thrash death metal band Subliminal Crusher for the release and distribution of their forthcoming album entitled "Endvolution". The album release is scheduled for November 2008.
Starting from today, you can listen to the track "Just All I Want" (raw mix version) checking the band's MySpace page. The track, along with another new song called "The Visionaire" (also in raw mix version) are included in the tracklist of the FREE sampler that Punishment 18 Records will give away during the biggest European summer festivals such as Gods Of Metal, Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze and others.
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Starting from today, you can listen to the track "Just All I Want" (raw mix version) checking the band's MySpace page. The track, along with another new song called "The Visionaire" (also in raw mix version) are included in the tracklist of the FREE sampler that Punishment 18 Records will give away during the biggest European summer festivals such as Gods Of Metal, Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze and others.
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| Source: | punishment18records.com |
| Band profile: | Subliminal Crusher |
The Rotted - New Album Available For Streaming
You can stream the entire new The Rotted album at Terrorizer magazine's homepage from today (24/06) for one week only! If you wanna hear what ex-Gorerotted are releasing, click here."
"Get Dead Or Die Trying" will be released June 27th (Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Italy), June 30th (rest of Europe) and July 22nd in North America.
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"Get Dead Or Die Trying" will be released June 27th (Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Italy), June 30th (rest of Europe) and July 22nd in North America.
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Rotted |
Judas Priest - New Video Online
MTV2's Headbanger's Blog issued the following update:
"It's not hard to tell which Nostradamus Quatrain Judas Priest's new video "War" is about. As Jim Morrison sang so long ago: "This is the end/you're only friend/the end." "War" illustrates the apocalypse biblical-style with stunning computer animation that looks like an ass-kicking new video game.
The vid features witches practicing magic then being burned at the stake, a tyrannical ruler exerting fascist control, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse storming through the sky, fire spreading across the earth, winged beasts reigning destruction and lots more imagery that would have make Hieronymus Bosch giddy with delight. Priest are nowhere to be found in the clip ? neither in actual nor animated form ? but their operatic new music echoes through the video, creating a thunderous soundtrack for the devastation."
Click here to see it for yourself.
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"It's not hard to tell which Nostradamus Quatrain Judas Priest's new video "War" is about. As Jim Morrison sang so long ago: "This is the end/you're only friend/the end." "War" illustrates the apocalypse biblical-style with stunning computer animation that looks like an ass-kicking new video game.
The vid features witches practicing magic then being burned at the stake, a tyrannical ruler exerting fascist control, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse storming through the sky, fire spreading across the earth, winged beasts reigning destruction and lots more imagery that would have make Hieronymus Bosch giddy with delight. Priest are nowhere to be found in the clip ? neither in actual nor animated form ? but their operatic new music echoes through the video, creating a thunderous soundtrack for the devastation."
Click here to see it for yourself.
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| Source: | headbangersblog.mtv.com |
| Band profile: | Judas Priest |
Suspyre - Seeking Drummer & Keyboardist
Suspyre have issued the following update on their official MySpace:
"Suspyre is currently trying out musicians for two new positions, seeking a drummer and a keyboardist to fill the line-up of their band for live performances.
Applicants must possess the following:
1. A demonstrated ability to play with impeccable timing and accuracy. Knowledge of music theory is a plus.
3. Confidence in themselves but also a willingness to be a team player.
4. Proficiency in playing songs with odd time signatures.
5. Residency in the United States (NJ/PA/NY residency is preferred).
6. At least 18 years old.
7. A familiarity with the Suspyre catalog.
8. A flexible work schedule, since should you land the gig you will be asked to do extensive touring with the band and weekend recording sessions.
Drummer must be able to play double bass pedal at the speed of 170 to 180.
Applicants should contact Suspyre's Manager, Jill Hughes at jill@suspyre.com for more information about the audition process. Auditions will be held until positions are filled."
"Suspyre is currently trying out musicians for two new positions, seeking a drummer and a keyboardist to fill the line-up of their band for live performances.
Applicants must possess the following:
1. A demonstrated ability to play with impeccable timing and accuracy. Knowledge of music theory is a plus.
3. Confidence in themselves but also a willingness to be a team player.
4. Proficiency in playing songs with odd time signatures.
5. Residency in the United States (NJ/PA/NY residency is preferred).
6. At least 18 years old.
7. A familiarity with the Suspyre catalog.
8. A flexible work schedule, since should you land the gig you will be asked to do extensive touring with the band and weekend recording sessions.
Drummer must be able to play double bass pedal at the speed of 170 to 180.
Applicants should contact Suspyre's Manager, Jill Hughes at jill@suspyre.com for more information about the audition process. Auditions will be held until positions are filled."
| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Suspyre |
Within Temptation - New DVD Details
Dutch metallers Within Temptation have posted the following update:
"Great news! Finally we can announce a bit more on our upcoming DVD! Its title will be Black Symphony, it will be released worldwide on September 22nd. Of course, this DVD will contain the full concert that we did at the Ahoy in Rotterdam last February, with the Metropole Orchestra, a choir and several guest artists. We will announce more details at a later date, but what we can announce is that we're also adding footage from our show in Eindhoven in 2007 and that Black Symphony will be released on double-DVD, double-CD and Blu-Ray disc. Check back later for more news. We will see you soon!"
"Great news! Finally we can announce a bit more on our upcoming DVD! Its title will be Black Symphony, it will be released worldwide on September 22nd. Of course, this DVD will contain the full concert that we did at the Ahoy in Rotterdam last February, with the Metropole Orchestra, a choir and several guest artists. We will announce more details at a later date, but what we can announce is that we're also adding footage from our show in Eindhoven in 2007 and that Black Symphony will be released on double-DVD, double-CD and Blu-Ray disc. Check back later for more news. We will see you soon!"
| Source: | within-temptation.com |
| Band profile: | Within Temptation |
Necrophobic - To Release A Limited Metal Box
Necrophobic is going to release a limited metalbox called "Satanic Blasphemies" via Regain Records in september 2008. The metalbox will include a CD, a poster, a patch and a extensive booklet. The CD features the material of the first two legendary demos ("Slow Asphyxiation" 90 & "Unholy Prophecies" 91) + the legendary 7"EP "The Call" 92. The material comes fully remastered.
| Source: | regainrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Necrophobic |
Vader - Part Ways With Bassist
Vader has issued the following update:
"After 5 years of working with Vader, our bassist Novy (true name Marcin Nowak) decided to part ways with the band! He made his decision right after recently finished European tour. We would like to thank him for all those years of successful cooperation and just a great work he did for the band within the time. The band's members wish him all the best for the future!... Unfortunately, Marcin's decision of leaving the band was made not only after the finished tour in Europe, but also just before the upcoming (and very important) US tour Summer Slaughter Tour 2008 (when we appear alongside Black Dalhia Murder, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy and other bands). This is a very hard situation for the band but don't worry- we have already found a replacement - the session bassist for this tour will be Martin (ex- Decapitated). We are convinced that together with him VADER will be a killer! The session bass player for the shows planned for the rest of 2008 will be announced after the US tour. On August 3 Vader will appear on Polish Woodstock Festival. On August 30 the band will play a special anniversary show in Warsaw. In October panzerdivision under command of Peter will hit the road again, playing a tour through across Scandinavia and the Baltic States. (Mariusz Kmiołek - Massive Music Management)."
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"After 5 years of working with Vader, our bassist Novy (true name Marcin Nowak) decided to part ways with the band! He made his decision right after recently finished European tour. We would like to thank him for all those years of successful cooperation and just a great work he did for the band within the time. The band's members wish him all the best for the future!... Unfortunately, Marcin's decision of leaving the band was made not only after the finished tour in Europe, but also just before the upcoming (and very important) US tour Summer Slaughter Tour 2008 (when we appear alongside Black Dalhia Murder, Kataklysm, Cryptopsy and other bands). This is a very hard situation for the band but don't worry- we have already found a replacement - the session bassist for this tour will be Martin (ex- Decapitated). We are convinced that together with him VADER will be a killer! The session bass player for the shows planned for the rest of 2008 will be announced after the US tour. On August 3 Vader will appear on Polish Woodstock Festival. On August 30 the band will play a special anniversary show in Warsaw. In October panzerdivision under command of Peter will hit the road again, playing a tour through across Scandinavia and the Baltic States. (Mariusz Kmiołek - Massive Music Management)."
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| Source: | vader.pl |
| Band profile: | Vader |
Dark The Suns - New Single In August, New Drummer Found
Dark The Suns has already found a new drummer. Eino Kauppila has joined the band and you can check out this line up's for the first time in Välipuistorock!
The band added: "Another good news are that we are going to record a new single "The Dead End" in the end of August. The single is going to be released in the beginning of October and in addition to "The Dead End" it will include an In Flames-cover featuring Tuomas Saukkonen from Before The Dawn."
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The band added: "Another good news are that we are going to record a new single "The Dead End" in the end of August. The single is going to be released in the beginning of October and in addition to "The Dead End" it will include an In Flames-cover featuring Tuomas Saukkonen from Before The Dawn."
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| Source: | darkthesuns.com |
| Band profile: | Dark The Suns |
Cryptopsy - New Video Online
Centuria Media press release:
"The unstoppable Montreal killing machine, Cryptopsy, are currently wrapping up a very successful European tour that will immediately lead them into this year's crushing Summer Slaughter North American touring package.
This trek marks their first stateside run in support of their career defining release, "The Unspoken King", which could quite possibly also be their most brutal, yet dynamic offering. The much anticipated new effort is set for a June 24th release.
Cryptopsy recently shot a new video with acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, Soilent Green) for the album's vicious opening cut "Worship Your Demons." The clip captures the band's unrelenting, frenetic stage energy and it is sure to catch your attention. It made its exclusive, online debut through the Headbangers Ball Blog today and premieres on MTV2 this Sat. night. Click here to check it out now."
Drummer Flo Mounier comments:
"It is with pleasure that we announce the new Cryptopsy video, shot and directed by David Brodsky and the Mygoodeye team (GWAR, Soilent Green). The video is for the song "Worship Your Demons" off of the new album, "The Unspoken King". David and his crew found an awesome, dilapidated location in upstate NYC for this shoot and we actually had to build a floor since there wasn't one there when we arrived. This is a straight up, brutal and in-your-face, punishing live performance clip that pulls no punches. It's basically two minutes of unabashed aggression and we hope you all like it.
We had a lot of fun doing this and we would like to thank David and his crew for a fantastic job, and a most friendly environment. Professionalism is always appreciated in this business. Check it out!"
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"The unstoppable Montreal killing machine, Cryptopsy, are currently wrapping up a very successful European tour that will immediately lead them into this year's crushing Summer Slaughter North American touring package.
This trek marks their first stateside run in support of their career defining release, "The Unspoken King", which could quite possibly also be their most brutal, yet dynamic offering. The much anticipated new effort is set for a June 24th release.
Cryptopsy recently shot a new video with acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, Soilent Green) for the album's vicious opening cut "Worship Your Demons." The clip captures the band's unrelenting, frenetic stage energy and it is sure to catch your attention. It made its exclusive, online debut through the Headbangers Ball Blog today and premieres on MTV2 this Sat. night. Click here to check it out now."
Drummer Flo Mounier comments:
"It is with pleasure that we announce the new Cryptopsy video, shot and directed by David Brodsky and the Mygoodeye team (GWAR, Soilent Green). The video is for the song "Worship Your Demons" off of the new album, "The Unspoken King". David and his crew found an awesome, dilapidated location in upstate NYC for this shoot and we actually had to build a floor since there wasn't one there when we arrived. This is a straight up, brutal and in-your-face, punishing live performance clip that pulls no punches. It's basically two minutes of unabashed aggression and we hope you all like it.
We had a lot of fun doing this and we would like to thank David and his crew for a fantastic job, and a most friendly environment. Professionalism is always appreciated in this business. Check it out!"
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| Source: | centurymedia.com |
| Band profile: | Cryptopsy |
Hatesphere - Recording New Material, Two New Songs Online
Danish metallers Hatesphere have issued the following update:
"Mid-June we will enter Antfarm Studios here in Aarhus, Denmark, together with Tue Madsen (who also mixed our two latest albums) to record two new tracks. This will be the first recordings to feature the new line-up, and Tue will mix the whole lot, so it will be ready in the end of June. So for all of you who are anxious to hear the new material - the wait is over. Expect to hear the first samples beginning of July!"
For the impatient ones check out these two Youtube-clips of the new songs:
New Song I
New Song II
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"Mid-June we will enter Antfarm Studios here in Aarhus, Denmark, together with Tue Madsen (who also mixed our two latest albums) to record two new tracks. This will be the first recordings to feature the new line-up, and Tue will mix the whole lot, so it will be ready in the end of June. So for all of you who are anxious to hear the new material - the wait is over. Expect to hear the first samples beginning of July!"
For the impatient ones check out these two Youtube-clips of the new songs:
New Song I
New Song II
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| Source: | blog.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hatesphere |
Municipal Waste - New Video Online
Earache Records press release:
"Chaos broke out recently when Virginian thrashers Municipal Waste paid a visit to a nuclear power plant. Needless to say, the power plant couldn't handle the sheer energy of the band and the building started to collapse, causing toxic waste to leak into the local water supply with some rather unsettling results.
There couldn't be a scarier thought, but luckily for us, this didn't actually happen. This tale of terror sets the scene for Municipal Waste's gory new music video for the track "Sadistic Magician", which comes off the band's 2007 Earache Records album, "The Art Of Partying".
Filmed at the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant in Playa del Ray, California, the "Sadistic Magician" video was directed by Jeff Speed of 1134 Films and produced by Carolyn Vye of The Vault LA (Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Madina Lake) and features Municipal Waste doing what they best - thrashing it up and laying waste to everything around them!
Director Jeff Speed comments on the video: "Humor, horror, metal and mayhem have always been a winning combination. It's 80's throwback to the fullest - back when videos were fun and the music was still dangerous. Municipal Waste is the perfect band for it because this is exactly who they are - no bullshit."
Check out all the carnage of the video at this location.
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"Chaos broke out recently when Virginian thrashers Municipal Waste paid a visit to a nuclear power plant. Needless to say, the power plant couldn't handle the sheer energy of the band and the building started to collapse, causing toxic waste to leak into the local water supply with some rather unsettling results.
There couldn't be a scarier thought, but luckily for us, this didn't actually happen. This tale of terror sets the scene for Municipal Waste's gory new music video for the track "Sadistic Magician", which comes off the band's 2007 Earache Records album, "The Art Of Partying".
Filmed at the Hyperion Sewage Treatment Plant in Playa del Ray, California, the "Sadistic Magician" video was directed by Jeff Speed of 1134 Films and produced by Carolyn Vye of The Vault LA (Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Madina Lake) and features Municipal Waste doing what they best - thrashing it up and laying waste to everything around them!
Director Jeff Speed comments on the video: "Humor, horror, metal and mayhem have always been a winning combination. It's 80's throwback to the fullest - back when videos were fun and the music was still dangerous. Municipal Waste is the perfect band for it because this is exactly who they are - no bullshit."
Check out all the carnage of the video at this location.
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| Source: | earachenews.blogspot.com |
| Band profile: | Municipal Waste |