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1349 - Sign With Indie Recordings
Official press release
Indie Recordings are very proud to announce the signing of 1349.
The Norwegian black metal band 1349 rose from the ashes of Alvheim in 1997, and in 2003 they released their debut album, Liberation.
Since then, 1349 have added three more albums to their critically acclaimed catalogue and this spring 1349 will return with their fifth full length album.
1349 will also embark on a big tour later this year and are also confirmed to play at this year's Wacken Open Air Festival and Summer Breeze Festival.
Stay tuned for further information about the upcoming release and tour dates.
Archaon comments: "Finally, after a long wait, much planning and with equal amounts of anticipation, we're proud to announce that we have chosen Indie Recordings as cooperation partner. We are extremely eager to set things into motion with them, and are looking into the future with a great deal of excitement. This will be the ultimate team in bringing our fans aural terror in the next years to come."
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Indie Recordings are very proud to announce the signing of 1349.
The Norwegian black metal band 1349 rose from the ashes of Alvheim in 1997, and in 2003 they released their debut album, Liberation.
Since then, 1349 have added three more albums to their critically acclaimed catalogue and this spring 1349 will return with their fifth full length album.
1349 will also embark on a big tour later this year and are also confirmed to play at this year's Wacken Open Air Festival and Summer Breeze Festival.
Stay tuned for further information about the upcoming release and tour dates.
Archaon comments: "Finally, after a long wait, much planning and with equal amounts of anticipation, we're proud to announce that we have chosen Indie Recordings as cooperation partner. We are extremely eager to set things into motion with them, and are looking into the future with a great deal of excitement. This will be the ultimate team in bringing our fans aural terror in the next years to come."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | 1349 |
Shattered Hope - Co-operation With Lugga Music Productions
Shattered Hope are glad to announce the co-operation with Lugga Music Productions and Adrian De Buitléar.
Lugga Music Productions is well-known in the doom scene for its promo campaigns and tours. Bands like Saturnus, Mourning Beloveth, Mar De Grises, Officium Triste and many more have trusted and are members of the Lugga Music family.
The band comments: "Our booking agent, band & tour manager Adrian De Buitléar will be responsible for the promo campaign for our upcoming album Absence. Soon more details will follow about the album release date!"
Official Lugga Music Productions website and MySpace.
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Lugga Music Productions is well-known in the doom scene for its promo campaigns and tours. Bands like Saturnus, Mourning Beloveth, Mar De Grises, Officium Triste and many more have trusted and are members of the Lugga Music family.
The band comments: "Our booking agent, band & tour manager Adrian De Buitléar will be responsible for the promo campaign for our upcoming album Absence. Soon more details will follow about the album release date!"
Official Lugga Music Productions website and MySpace.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Rotting Christ - Polish Tour Dates
On 15 April Greek extreme metal masters Rotting Christ kick off the first part of their massive European tour promoting band's brand new album entitled Aealo. The first part of the promotional campaign will take place in Poland, where the band is going to play nearly two weeks tournee. During the tour Rotting Christ will be supported by reformed Polish death metal beast Lost Soul. Rotting Christ will tour the rest of Europe afterwards, as direct support to Bolt Thrower.
Commented by the band: "We are honored as a band that we are back in the land that has been supporting our horde since our first steps and we promise to our Polish metal brothers that we will spit our guts on the stage and you will attend the most Rotting Christ show ever."
15.04.2010 - Białystok / Gwint
16.04.2010 - Lublin / Graffiti
17.04.2010 - Rzeszów / Pod Palmą
18.04.2010 - Kraków / Loch Ness
19.04.2010 - Katowice / Mega Club
20.04.2010 - Wrocław / Madness
21.04.2010 - Łódź / Dekompresja
22.04.2010 - Bydgoszcz / Estrada
23.04.2010 - Szczecin / Słowianin
24.04.2010 - Gdynia / Ucho
25.04.2010 - Poznań / Blue Note
Bolt Thrower tour dates here.
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Commented by the band: "We are honored as a band that we are back in the land that has been supporting our horde since our first steps and we promise to our Polish metal brothers that we will spit our guts on the stage and you will attend the most Rotting Christ show ever."
15.04.2010 - Białystok / Gwint
16.04.2010 - Lublin / Graffiti
17.04.2010 - Rzeszów / Pod Palmą
18.04.2010 - Kraków / Loch Ness
19.04.2010 - Katowice / Mega Club
20.04.2010 - Wrocław / Madness
21.04.2010 - Łódź / Dekompresja
22.04.2010 - Bydgoszcz / Estrada
23.04.2010 - Szczecin / Słowianin
24.04.2010 - Gdynia / Ucho
25.04.2010 - Poznań / Blue Note
Bolt Thrower tour dates here.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Rotting Christ |
| Event: | Rotting Christ: Polish Tour |
Aborted - European Tour With The Red Chord, Rotten Sound
Aborted will embark on the Machines Of Grind Tour, a 3-way co-headline tour with The Red Chord and Rotten Sound, with support from Those Who Lie Beneath. The tour will take place in April/May. The band adds: "This will be our first tour with the new line-up, as well as our new release Coronary Reconstruction. As the tour predicts a bucketload of brutality and retarded humour, expect such a setlist as well!"
Machines Of Grind Tour-Ture
16.04.10 Denmark Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
17.04.10 Germany Essen @ Turock
18.04.10 UK London @ Underworld
19.04.10 UK Birmingham @ O2 Academy 3
20.04.10 UK Newcastle upon Tyne @ O2 Academy 2
21.04.10 UK Leeds @ Rios
22.04.10 UK Plymouth @ White Rabbit
23.04.10 France Evreux @ Abordage
24.04.10 France Nantes @ Le Ferrailleur
25.04.10 Spain Durango @ Plateruena
26.04.10 Spain Madrid @ Ritmo & Compas
27.04.10 Spain Barcelona @ Apolo 2
28.04.10 France Luynes / Marseille @ Le Korigan
30.04.10 Holland Tilburg @ Neurotic Death Fest
01.05.10 Germany Leisnig @ Revolution Fest Open Air
02.05.10 Czech Rep Brno @ Faval
03.05.10 Germany Munich @ Feierwerk
04.05.10 Austria Vienna @ Arena
05.05.10 Slovenia Ljubljana @ Gala Hala
06.05.10 Italy Lonato Del Garda (Brescia) @ Olden Live Club
07.05.10 Switzerland Zizers @ Eventstage
08.05.10 Belgium Bomal-sur-Ourthe @ Durbuy Rock Fest
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Machines Of Grind Tour-Ture
16.04.10 Denmark Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
17.04.10 Germany Essen @ Turock
18.04.10 UK London @ Underworld
19.04.10 UK Birmingham @ O2 Academy 3
20.04.10 UK Newcastle upon Tyne @ O2 Academy 2
21.04.10 UK Leeds @ Rios
22.04.10 UK Plymouth @ White Rabbit
23.04.10 France Evreux @ Abordage
24.04.10 France Nantes @ Le Ferrailleur
25.04.10 Spain Durango @ Plateruena
26.04.10 Spain Madrid @ Ritmo & Compas
27.04.10 Spain Barcelona @ Apolo 2
28.04.10 France Luynes / Marseille @ Le Korigan
30.04.10 Holland Tilburg @ Neurotic Death Fest
01.05.10 Germany Leisnig @ Revolution Fest Open Air
02.05.10 Czech Rep Brno @ Faval
03.05.10 Germany Munich @ Feierwerk
04.05.10 Austria Vienna @ Arena
05.05.10 Slovenia Ljubljana @ Gala Hala
06.05.10 Italy Lonato Del Garda (Brescia) @ Olden Live Club
07.05.10 Switzerland Zizers @ Eventstage
08.05.10 Belgium Bomal-sur-Ourthe @ Durbuy Rock Fest
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Aborted |
| Event: | Aborted + Rotten Sound: Fuck The Volcano Tour |
Silent Fall - Three Songs Available Online
French metal outfit Silent Fall (previously known as Winterland) have made three songs available for streaming. The tracks "Who Is The Fool?", "Forever And Ever" and "One Cold Winter Night" are now available here.
The songs will appear on the band's debut album Otherwise, to be released on the 2nd February via Pitch Black Records. Marjolaine Bernard (Wildpath) will appear as a guest vocal on "This Could Have Been" and a guitar solo realized by Stephan Forté (Adagio) will appear on "World Of Secrets".
Otherwise tracklist:
01. Who Is The Fool?
02. Kill For Life
03. Haunted Sights
04. Forever And Ever
05. One Cold Winter Night
06. I Wish
07. Play With Fire
08. World Of Secrets
09. This Could Have Been
10. Tears Of Fate
11. On The Top Of The World
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The songs will appear on the band's debut album Otherwise, to be released on the 2nd February via Pitch Black Records. Marjolaine Bernard (Wildpath) will appear as a guest vocal on "This Could Have Been" and a guitar solo realized by Stephan Forté (Adagio) will appear on "World Of Secrets".
Otherwise tracklist:
01. Who Is The Fool?
02. Kill For Life
03. Haunted Sights
04. Forever And Ever
05. One Cold Winter Night
06. I Wish
07. Play With Fire
08. World Of Secrets
09. This Could Have Been
10. Tears Of Fate
11. On The Top Of The World
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Gaia Epicus - Four Albums Available For Free Download
The following next two weeks you can download all four Gaia Epicus albums for FREE.
The band states: "Yes it's true, how about that? We hope that you will enjoy our music, and that you will buy our albums if you do. Just click here for this fantastic free gift."
This download includes the first four Gaia Epicus releases, Satrap (2003), Symphony Of Glory (2005), Victory (2007), Damnation (2008). The band's upcoming album Dark Secrets will be released in April. More details here.
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The band states: "Yes it's true, how about that? We hope that you will enjoy our music, and that you will buy our albums if you do. Just click here for this fantastic free gift."
This download includes the first four Gaia Epicus releases, Satrap (2003), Symphony Of Glory (2005), Victory (2007), Damnation (2008). The band's upcoming album Dark Secrets will be released in April. More details here.
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| Source: | gaia-epicus.com |
| Band profile: | Gaia Epicus |
Necrodeath - To Release 25 Year Anniversary Cover Album
Italian metallers Necrodeath are set to release a cover album in celebration of their 25th anniversary.
According to a posting on the band's website, a new Necrodeath release is coming out soon, covering extreme metal bands that influenced an entire musical generation. The record will include special guest appearances by ex-Necrodeath, ex-Schizo and Bulldozer members.
The twentyfive-year anniversary album will be called Old Skull cover art], and will be "paying tribute to the most influential extreme metal bands of all time. A global feast full of classic tunes for the gruesome masses, burning brightly on the altar of the kings. 25 years of insanity & macabre and still thrashing black. Rise up from the flames and celebrate the horror with us."
More details are expected to surface soon.
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According to a posting on the band's website, a new Necrodeath release is coming out soon, covering extreme metal bands that influenced an entire musical generation. The record will include special guest appearances by ex-Necrodeath, ex-Schizo and Bulldozer members.
The twentyfive-year anniversary album will be called Old Skull cover art], and will be "paying tribute to the most influential extreme metal bands of all time. A global feast full of classic tunes for the gruesome masses, burning brightly on the altar of the kings. 25 years of insanity & macabre and still thrashing black. Rise up from the flames and celebrate the horror with us."
More details are expected to surface soon.
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| Source: | necrodeath.net |
| Band profile: | Necrodeath |
Diablo Swing Orchestra - Drummer Quits, Ex-Therion Member Steps In
Andreas Halvardsson has decided to step down as the drummer of Diablo Swing Orchestra due to personal reasons. A statement from the band reads as follows:
"We wish Andreas the best in his future musical endeavors. The good news is that we have found a replacement and would like to say welcome to Petter Karlsson (ex-Therion, Holocoaster) as a full time member of Diablo Swing Orchestra. We've only had one rehearsal together so far but we were all blown away by his drumming so check him out on his MySpace. Petter is also a skilled songwriter so it will be interesting to see what he can add to the already twisted process of making a Diablo Swing Orchestra song.
We are now rehearsing to get ready for touring later this year, new songs are also in the making and pre-production will probably start in the winter. Hope to see you on the road."
(Also thank to BudDa)
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"We wish Andreas the best in his future musical endeavors. The good news is that we have found a replacement and would like to say welcome to Petter Karlsson (ex-Therion, Holocoaster) as a full time member of Diablo Swing Orchestra. We've only had one rehearsal together so far but we were all blown away by his drumming so check him out on his MySpace. Petter is also a skilled songwriter so it will be interesting to see what he can add to the already twisted process of making a Diablo Swing Orchestra song.
We are now rehearsing to get ready for touring later this year, new songs are also in the making and pre-production will probably start in the winter. Hope to see you on the road."
(Also thank to BudDa)
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Diablo Swing Orchestra |
Krokus - New Song Online
Swiss hard rockers Krokus have posted online a new song, "Hoodoo Woman", on their MySpace page.
"Hoodoo Woman" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Hoodoo, which is scheduled for release on February 26 via Sony Music Switzerland.
Hoodoo cover art] tracklist:
01. Drive It In
02. Hoodoo Woman
03. Born To Be Wild
04. Rock N' Roll Handshake
05. Ride Into The Sun
06. Too Hot
07. In My Blood
08. Dirty Street
09. Keep Me Rolling
10. Shot Of Love
11. Firestar
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"Hoodoo Woman" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Hoodoo, which is scheduled for release on February 26 via Sony Music Switzerland.
Hoodoo cover art] tracklist:
01. Drive It In
02. Hoodoo Woman
03. Born To Be Wild
04. Rock N' Roll Handshake
05. Ride Into The Sun
06. Too Hot
07. In My Blood
08. Dirty Street
09. Keep Me Rolling
10. Shot Of Love
11. Firestar
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| Source: | myspace.com |
Asphyx - New Bassist Announced
Dutch metallers Asphyx have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Asphyx is pleased to announce that we have a new bassplayer. His name is Alwin Zuur and he already played in the old school death metal band Pulverizer (rip) and is also still guitarist of the Dutch death metal band Escutcheon. Besides the fact that Alwin is a very nice guy he's also a 100% true old school death metalhead who, just like us, only wants one thing and one thing only and that's playing Death... The Brutal Way without compromises.
His first show with Asphyx can be seen on the Hammer Of Doom III fest in Germany. Alwin and Asphyx already rehearsed and it was a great experience with him on board. The match was there. Alwin thinks and plays 100% Asphyx and being already a long time fan he stated himself that "A dream came true".
The reason why we had to replace Wannes were the same as always: musical differences. And since Asphyx is a non-compromising band we had no other choice than to find a suitable replacement.
A replacement in the very person of Alwin of who we think was the missing link. We however wish Wannes all the best for the future, musically and personally and thank him for the past 3 years.
We know that the loyal Asphyx' Hordes Of Disgust will embrace Alwin just as much as we do.
Asphyx."
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"Asphyx is pleased to announce that we have a new bassplayer. His name is Alwin Zuur and he already played in the old school death metal band Pulverizer (rip) and is also still guitarist of the Dutch death metal band Escutcheon. Besides the fact that Alwin is a very nice guy he's also a 100% true old school death metalhead who, just like us, only wants one thing and one thing only and that's playing Death... The Brutal Way without compromises.
His first show with Asphyx can be seen on the Hammer Of Doom III fest in Germany. Alwin and Asphyx already rehearsed and it was a great experience with him on board. The match was there. Alwin thinks and plays 100% Asphyx and being already a long time fan he stated himself that "A dream came true".
The reason why we had to replace Wannes were the same as always: musical differences. And since Asphyx is a non-compromising band we had no other choice than to find a suitable replacement.
A replacement in the very person of Alwin of who we think was the missing link. We however wish Wannes all the best for the future, musically and personally and thank him for the past 3 years.
We know that the loyal Asphyx' Hordes Of Disgust will embrace Alwin just as much as we do.
Asphyx."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Asphyx |
Trigger The Bloodshed - New Album On The Way
UK metallers Trigger The Bloodshed have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Hey,
It's been a while since we've posted anything, so we thought we'd start fresh in the New Year and bring you an update on album number 3!
So far, drums and guitars have been completely finished and are sounding the tits! Vocals are being recording as I'm writing this blog!
We are pleased to announce the mighty Jacob Hansen (Heaven Shall Burn, Neaera, Maroon, Volbeat, Aborted, The Arcane Order, Hatesphere) will be mixing and mastering the album. And as you can see from the bracketed section, he has perfected the sound of a healthy amount of ridiculous bands! It's going to sound fucking killer!
Keep posted for artwork, track listing and album title.
Studio diary to be posted soon."
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"Hey,
It's been a while since we've posted anything, so we thought we'd start fresh in the New Year and bring you an update on album number 3!
So far, drums and guitars have been completely finished and are sounding the tits! Vocals are being recording as I'm writing this blog!
We are pleased to announce the mighty Jacob Hansen (Heaven Shall Burn, Neaera, Maroon, Volbeat, Aborted, The Arcane Order, Hatesphere) will be mixing and mastering the album. And as you can see from the bracketed section, he has perfected the sound of a healthy amount of ridiculous bands! It's going to sound fucking killer!
Keep posted for artwork, track listing and album title.
Studio diary to be posted soon."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Trigger The Bloodshed |
Gamma Ray - New Video Online
"To The Metal", the new video from German metallers Gamma Ray, has been made available online. The clip was directed by Ronald Matthes.
"To The Metal" comes off the band's forthcoming album, To The Metal, which will be released on January 29 via earMUSIC.
To The Metal cover art] tracklist:
01. Rise
02. Deadlands
03. Mother Angel
04. No Need To Cry
05. Empathy
06. To The Metal
07. All You Need To Know
08. Time To Live
09. Shine Forever
10. Breaking Away
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"To The Metal" comes off the band's forthcoming album, To The Metal, which will be released on January 29 via earMUSIC.
To The Metal cover art] tracklist:
01. Rise
02. Deadlands
03. Mother Angel
04. No Need To Cry
05. Empathy
06. To The Metal
07. All You Need To Know
08. Time To Live
09. Shine Forever
10. Breaking Away
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| Source: | vids.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Secrets Of The Moon - New Album In The Works
German Black metallers Secrets Of The Moon are working on new material, so an update on the band's MySpace reads:
"I started working on on the follow-up of Privilegivm (working title: Seven Bells). We are going to enter the studio in summer 2010. I feel it will become a very special album for the band. Much is going to change, much is getting even deeper and disruptive. We are alive.
Moreover I worked on some special releases with Stefan Belda (Prophecy Productions). People might not believe in the releases of Antithesis and The Ambience Of A Dead Star on our all-beloved format any longer but it's going to happen soon. And there's even one more oddity to be released. Everything occurs at the right time."
In other news, the band's live guitarist Michael "Arioch" Zech (ex-Negură Bunget, live Dordeduh) has joined the band as a full-time member of the band.
"After nearly 60 shows with this guy we can assure that he's the right person for this job. We always wanted the band to be complete again but we were careful. He went through a lot of highs and lows, through darkness and light with us. He succeeded and became a grand fellow. The time has come to offer him a permanent position within our circle. Welcome!"
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"I started working on on the follow-up of Privilegivm (working title: Seven Bells). We are going to enter the studio in summer 2010. I feel it will become a very special album for the band. Much is going to change, much is getting even deeper and disruptive. We are alive.
Moreover I worked on some special releases with Stefan Belda (Prophecy Productions). People might not believe in the releases of Antithesis and The Ambience Of A Dead Star on our all-beloved format any longer but it's going to happen soon. And there's even one more oddity to be released. Everything occurs at the right time."
In other news, the band's live guitarist Michael "Arioch" Zech (ex-Negură Bunget, live Dordeduh) has joined the band as a full-time member of the band.
"After nearly 60 shows with this guy we can assure that he's the right person for this job. We always wanted the band to be complete again but we were careful. He went through a lot of highs and lows, through darkness and light with us. He succeeded and became a grand fellow. The time has come to offer him a permanent position within our circle. Welcome!"
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Secrets Of The Moon |
Danish Metal Awards - And The Winners Are...
The annual Danish Metal Awards were held last night (Saturday, January 16) at Amager Bio in Copenhagen, Denmark. The winners of the Danish Metal Awards 2009 in each category are:
Metal Album of the Year: Hatesphere - To The Nines
Other nominees:
Anubis Gate - The Detached
Artillery - When Death Comes
The Burning - Rewakening
The Psyke Project - Dead Storm
International Metal Album of the Year: Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Other nominees:
Gojira - The Way Of All Flesh
Heaven And Hell - The Devil You Know
Satyricon - The Age Of Nero
The Haunted - Versus
Metal Debut of the Year: Supercharger - Handgrenade Blues
Metal Production of the Year: Jacob Hansen (Anubis Gate - The Detached)
Metal Cover Art of the Year: Marius Budu/Michel Wincker and The Psyke Project - Dead Storm
Metal Video of the Year: Marius Budu/Michel Wincker and Hatesphere - "To The Nines"
Metal Talent of the Year: Scarred By Beauty
Meshuggah, Mnemic, The Burning and Artillery played abbreviated sets at the event.
For a complete list of nominees, go to this location.
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Metal Album of the Year: Hatesphere - To The Nines
Other nominees:
Anubis Gate - The Detached
Artillery - When Death Comes
The Burning - Rewakening
The Psyke Project - Dead Storm
International Metal Album of the Year: Mastodon - Crack the Skye
Other nominees:
Gojira - The Way Of All Flesh
Heaven And Hell - The Devil You Know
Satyricon - The Age Of Nero
The Haunted - Versus
Metal Debut of the Year: Supercharger - Handgrenade Blues
Metal Production of the Year: Jacob Hansen (Anubis Gate - The Detached)
Metal Cover Art of the Year: Marius Budu/Michel Wincker and The Psyke Project - Dead Storm
Metal Video of the Year: Marius Budu/Michel Wincker and Hatesphere - "To The Nines"
Metal Talent of the Year: Scarred By Beauty
Meshuggah, Mnemic, The Burning and Artillery played abbreviated sets at the event.
For a complete list of nominees, go to this location.
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| Source: | dmea.dk |
Necrophagia - New Guitarist Announced
Death metallers Necrophagia have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"Boris Randall (formerly of Hallowmas) has joined Necrophagia and will be appearing on their upcoming release Deathtrip 69 scheduled for Halloween 2010. Boris Randall and Frank "Killjoy" Pucci have been working on material for Deathtrip 69 which will be the band's first new material in over five years. Songs include "Suffering Comes In Sixes", "Reborn Through Blackmass", "Celluliod Screams" and "Bleeding Eyes Of The Eternally Damned"."
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"Boris Randall (formerly of Hallowmas) has joined Necrophagia and will be appearing on their upcoming release Deathtrip 69 scheduled for Halloween 2010. Boris Randall and Frank "Killjoy" Pucci have been working on material for Deathtrip 69 which will be the band's first new material in over five years. Songs include "Suffering Comes In Sixes", "Reborn Through Blackmass", "Celluliod Screams" and "Bleeding Eyes Of The Eternally Damned"."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Necrophagia |