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Ivory Tower - New Album & New Site
The band launch the new site http://www.ivorytower.de on 18.04.2005
The new album from the band is ready, and it's entitled "It", the band is currently looking for labels "for a possible release". There is a sample of the song "Piece of Mind", click here to listen to the song.
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The new album from the band is ready, and it's entitled "It", the band is currently looking for labels "for a possible release". There is a sample of the song "Piece of Mind", click here to listen to the song.
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Flotsam & Jetsam - Sample From New Album Online
A sample of the song "Parasychic, Paranoid" from the upcoming album "Dreams Of Death" is avaible for download on the Crash Music site, Check the song here .
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| Band profile: | Flotsam And Jetsam |
Nailbomb - Live DVD To Be Release
NAILBOMB will release a specially low-priced DVD called Live At Dynamo on July 4th. It features a full raw live recording of Nailbomb's second (and last) show at the Dynamo Festival in Eindhoven Holland on June 3rd, 1995. Joining guitarist/vocalists Max Cavalera (SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA) and Alex Newport (ex-FUDGE TUNNEL) on the day in a constantly changing line-up on the day were Igor Cavalera (drums - Sepultura), Evan Seinfeld (bass - BIOHAZARD), Dave Edwardson (bass - NERUOSIS),D.H. Peligro (drums - DEAD KENNEDEYS), Scott Doom (bass - DOOM), Rhys Fulber (keyboards - FRONT LINE ASSEMBELY) and Barry C Schneider (drums - TRIBE AFTER TRIBE). The set includes almost all of the Point Blank album plus a ferocious cover of DEAD KENNEDEYS's 'Police Truck'.
Full tracklisting is as follows: 'Wasting Away', 'Guerrilias', 'Cockroaches', 'Vai Toma No Cu', 'Sum Of Your Achievements', 'Religious Cancer', 'Police Truck', 'Exploitation', 'World Of Shit', 'Blind And Lost', 'Sick Life'.
(Thanks SMN)
http://www.bravewords.com
Full tracklisting is as follows: 'Wasting Away', 'Guerrilias', 'Cockroaches', 'Vai Toma No Cu', 'Sum Of Your Achievements', 'Religious Cancer', 'Police Truck', 'Exploitation', 'World Of Shit', 'Blind And Lost', 'Sick Life'.
(Thanks SMN)
http://www.bravewords.com
Aeternus - New Session Guitarist
The band that recently announced the departure of Stian, have now a new session guitarist, Aros posted a message about this matter:
"Greetz.
Some news...
We have gotten ourselves a new guitarist, session guitarist.
He will work with us and basically be there for us when we will do gigs in the future.
His name is Dreggen!
Hexaeon is still under production, this has been a slow proccess and it's sad to say it is still going slow...I will keep you updated as things
progress, they ARE, but not so very fast as we all want it to.
Sorry for this, I know U all wanna hear Hexaeon, we too want it out and we wanna start making new songs too...after all...this album was recorded last summer...
Ok, laters all...
Thx for the patience, give us a bit more...pleez!
Ares"
"Greetz.
Some news...
We have gotten ourselves a new guitarist, session guitarist.
He will work with us and basically be there for us when we will do gigs in the future.
His name is Dreggen!
Hexaeon is still under production, this has been a slow proccess and it's sad to say it is still going slow...I will keep you updated as things
progress, they ARE, but not so very fast as we all want it to.
Sorry for this, I know U all wanna hear Hexaeon, we too want it out and we wanna start making new songs too...after all...this album was recorded last summer...
Ok, laters all...
Thx for the patience, give us a bit more...pleez!
Ares"
| Source: | members.home.nl |
| Band profile: | Aeternus |
Napalm Death - Jesse Pintado Officially Out
NAPALM DEATH guitarist Mitch Harris spoke to Australia's Themetalforge.com recently about the status of guitarist Jesse Pintado.
"He's out of the band," Harris said pointedly. "He didn't actually leave the band. We sent him home. He had some personal issues. We knew that being in the band wasn't the right environment for his current state of mind. So we sent him home to get some help and support from his family and stuff. We waited for two years for him to get his act together. For example, he didn't even play on Order Of The Leech (from 2002) or the covers album (2004's Leaders Not Followers 2). He just kinda disappeared on us and he became unreliable. There were a lot of issues which were holding us back and confusing the issue and we really just wanted to play ball and just get up there and do what we do, and it was really, really affecting the band in a negative way and it was affecting him in a negative way as well as us personally. We thought it would be best. We gave him 200 million chances and he came back after two years, and his condition hadn't improved and we decided to let him go because he just became unreliable. We have a really hard year ahead of us with lots and lots of touring. We thought it would be best for the band, for the album and also for the fans to just let him go which is a shame because we've been through so much. We've achieved so much together and he's been our room mate for years and just living together we've managed to remain good friends. He wishes us all the best as well as we wish him all the best. I can't put it in any more detail than that because it's his own personal kind of deal. It's his own business really. It's a shame,"
Their new album, The Code Is Red?Long Live The Code is the first album of original material that the band have written and recorded as a quartet since the late 1980s. It appears the idea of becoming a quartet was something they were forced to settle into some time ago.
"I do think the album didn't suffer in any way, shape or form," says Harris. "In the end, it was better for the future of the band I think. We've kinda come together as a four piece in a way that there's no turning back now. It's like, we've done what we've done and we're going to live with our decision. There's no point now. I mean, there was talk about getting another guitarist and of course lots of people suggest that. But it's not going to fill Jesse's shoes. It's not going to make up for the fact that he's not there. But at the end of the day, what we're doing now and the way it's written and the way it comes across, it is as solid and as intense as it needs to be. We're just gonna to continue as a four piece. There's just no point in going backwards at this stage. There's too much to be done. We're all much older now and we have lives to lead. The less confusion, the better. We're all totally on the same level so let's just keep it there."
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"He's out of the band," Harris said pointedly. "He didn't actually leave the band. We sent him home. He had some personal issues. We knew that being in the band wasn't the right environment for his current state of mind. So we sent him home to get some help and support from his family and stuff. We waited for two years for him to get his act together. For example, he didn't even play on Order Of The Leech (from 2002) or the covers album (2004's Leaders Not Followers 2). He just kinda disappeared on us and he became unreliable. There were a lot of issues which were holding us back and confusing the issue and we really just wanted to play ball and just get up there and do what we do, and it was really, really affecting the band in a negative way and it was affecting him in a negative way as well as us personally. We thought it would be best. We gave him 200 million chances and he came back after two years, and his condition hadn't improved and we decided to let him go because he just became unreliable. We have a really hard year ahead of us with lots and lots of touring. We thought it would be best for the band, for the album and also for the fans to just let him go which is a shame because we've been through so much. We've achieved so much together and he's been our room mate for years and just living together we've managed to remain good friends. He wishes us all the best as well as we wish him all the best. I can't put it in any more detail than that because it's his own personal kind of deal. It's his own business really. It's a shame,"
Their new album, The Code Is Red?Long Live The Code is the first album of original material that the band have written and recorded as a quartet since the late 1980s. It appears the idea of becoming a quartet was something they were forced to settle into some time ago.
"I do think the album didn't suffer in any way, shape or form," says Harris. "In the end, it was better for the future of the band I think. We've kinda come together as a four piece in a way that there's no turning back now. It's like, we've done what we've done and we're going to live with our decision. There's no point now. I mean, there was talk about getting another guitarist and of course lots of people suggest that. But it's not going to fill Jesse's shoes. It's not going to make up for the fact that he's not there. But at the end of the day, what we're doing now and the way it's written and the way it comes across, it is as solid and as intense as it needs to be. We're just gonna to continue as a four piece. There's just no point in going backwards at this stage. There's too much to be done. We're all much older now and we have lives to lead. The less confusion, the better. We're all totally on the same level so let's just keep it there."
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| Band profile: | Napalm Death |
Arch Enemy - New Album On The Way
Metal titans ARCH ENEMY - whose dynamic mixture of melody and aggression has earned them massive critical acclaim, a rabid worldwide fan base and a slot on this summer's Ozzfest - have officially signed a new agreement that sees Century Media Records, in conjunction with band leader Mike Amott's Savage Messiah Music label, become the home for the group's future albums worldwide outside Southeast Asia.
The band is currently wrapping up work on their highly anticipated new full-length album Doomsday Machine, which is set for a July 25 release in Europe (July 26 in North America). "We have all been working hard in the studio to make the ultimate metal album," Mike says. "The drums sound totally amazing, as Daniel (Erlandsson, percussion) has excelled himself yet again and the grooves he's created are catchy but powerful as hell. People will be stunned when they hear what he has done.
"I think all great metal needs that killer mix of classic riffs and ripping solos, something that has been a bit of a dying art recently," he continues. "We are doing our best to recreate that mix on this new album, and one thing I can guarantee is that there will be tons of guitar for fans to headbang to. All in all, I am really happy with the songs and I believe we have found the right balance of melody and brutality - the Arch Enemy trademark! Welcome to the Doomsday Machine."
ARCH ENEMY, featuring the all-star lineup of Mike Amott (guitars), Chris Amott (guitars), Sharlee D'Angelo (bass) and Daniel Erlandsson (drums), first garnered praise with the metal milestones Black Earth (1997), Stigmata (1998) and Burning Bridges (1999). These albums were fueled by flawless dual guitar technical execution and a previously unheard of mixture of melody and aggression, which helped them quickly solidify their reputation as one of the genre's elite. However, ARCH ENEMY really began to develop their true potential once vocalist Angela Gossow joined the fold on 2001's critically acclaimed Wages of Sin.
The band's 2003 album, Anthems of Rebellion, was immediately hailed as a metal masterpiece. It was their second offering with Angela, touted by Metal Edge as "one of the most promising talents in years." The record proved to be a landmark release for Century Media, as it delivered the label its then-highest first-week U.S. SoundScan sales ever on the way to becoming one of its 10 best-selling albums of all time. Press raves continued to pour in, as Anthems scored an unprecedented 5/5 in both Alternative Press and Kerrang! while going on to land the #1 album of 2003 in Metal Maniacs Readers' Poll, earning them staunch recognition and high-profile U.S. tours with such acts as Slayer, Hatebreed, Cradle Of Filth and the legendary Iron Maiden.
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The band is currently wrapping up work on their highly anticipated new full-length album Doomsday Machine, which is set for a July 25 release in Europe (July 26 in North America). "We have all been working hard in the studio to make the ultimate metal album," Mike says. "The drums sound totally amazing, as Daniel (Erlandsson, percussion) has excelled himself yet again and the grooves he's created are catchy but powerful as hell. People will be stunned when they hear what he has done.
"I think all great metal needs that killer mix of classic riffs and ripping solos, something that has been a bit of a dying art recently," he continues. "We are doing our best to recreate that mix on this new album, and one thing I can guarantee is that there will be tons of guitar for fans to headbang to. All in all, I am really happy with the songs and I believe we have found the right balance of melody and brutality - the Arch Enemy trademark! Welcome to the Doomsday Machine."
ARCH ENEMY, featuring the all-star lineup of Mike Amott (guitars), Chris Amott (guitars), Sharlee D'Angelo (bass) and Daniel Erlandsson (drums), first garnered praise with the metal milestones Black Earth (1997), Stigmata (1998) and Burning Bridges (1999). These albums were fueled by flawless dual guitar technical execution and a previously unheard of mixture of melody and aggression, which helped them quickly solidify their reputation as one of the genre's elite. However, ARCH ENEMY really began to develop their true potential once vocalist Angela Gossow joined the fold on 2001's critically acclaimed Wages of Sin.
The band's 2003 album, Anthems of Rebellion, was immediately hailed as a metal masterpiece. It was their second offering with Angela, touted by Metal Edge as "one of the most promising talents in years." The record proved to be a landmark release for Century Media, as it delivered the label its then-highest first-week U.S. SoundScan sales ever on the way to becoming one of its 10 best-selling albums of all time. Press raves continued to pour in, as Anthems scored an unprecedented 5/5 in both Alternative Press and Kerrang! while going on to land the #1 album of 2003 in Metal Maniacs Readers' Poll, earning them staunch recognition and high-profile U.S. tours with such acts as Slayer, Hatebreed, Cradle Of Filth and the legendary Iron Maiden.
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| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Axamenta - New Album & Graspop Confirmation
Belgium formation AXAMENTA is confirmed for the 10th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting.
The band will play on Friday 24.06 on the newborn Metal Dome Stage (stage for upcoming talent from Holland & Belgium).
Next week the band will enter Jacob Hansen Studio in Denmark to record their new album. The album will be recorded with Jacob Hanssen, known for his work with bands like Mercenary, Invocator & Aborted.
After the recordings in Denmark the band will head to Sweden for the final mix and mastering at the world famous Fredman Studio, all under supervision of producer Fredrik Nördstrom, known for his work with bands like Soilwork, In Flames & Dimmu Borgir.
A release is to be expected in the second half of 2005 on Karmageddon Media.
For more info : www.axamenta.com
-Karmageddon Media Newsletter-
The band will play on Friday 24.06 on the newborn Metal Dome Stage (stage for upcoming talent from Holland & Belgium).
Next week the band will enter Jacob Hansen Studio in Denmark to record their new album. The album will be recorded with Jacob Hanssen, known for his work with bands like Mercenary, Invocator & Aborted.
After the recordings in Denmark the band will head to Sweden for the final mix and mastering at the world famous Fredman Studio, all under supervision of producer Fredrik Nördstrom, known for his work with bands like Soilwork, In Flames & Dimmu Borgir.
A release is to be expected in the second half of 2005 on Karmageddon Media.
For more info : www.axamenta.com
-Karmageddon Media Newsletter-
| Band profile: | Axamenta |
Arch Enemy - Announce New Agreement With Label
The band posted the following message concerning the agreement with the label and made some comments on the upcoming album:
We are happy to announce the signing of a new agreement that sees Century Media Records, in conjunction with band leader Mike Amott's Savage Messiah Music label, become the home for our future albums worldwide outside Southeast Asia. We are currently wrapping up work on the new full-length album Doomsday Machine, which is set for a July 26 release in North America (July 25 in Europe).
"We have all been working hard in the studio to make the ultimate metal album," Mike says. "The drums sound totally amazing, as Daniel has excelled himself yet again and the grooves he's created are catchy but powerful as hell. People will be stunned when they hear what he has done."
"I think all great metal needs that killer mix of classic riffs and ripping solos, something that has been a bit of a dying art recently," he continues. "We are doing our best to recreate that mix on this new album, and one thing I can guarantee is that there will be tons of guitar for fans to headbang to. All in all, I am really happy with the songs and I believe we have found the right balance of melody and brutality - the Arch Enemy trademark! Welcome to the Doomsday Machine."
We are happy to announce the signing of a new agreement that sees Century Media Records, in conjunction with band leader Mike Amott's Savage Messiah Music label, become the home for our future albums worldwide outside Southeast Asia. We are currently wrapping up work on the new full-length album Doomsday Machine, which is set for a July 26 release in North America (July 25 in Europe).
"We have all been working hard in the studio to make the ultimate metal album," Mike says. "The drums sound totally amazing, as Daniel has excelled himself yet again and the grooves he's created are catchy but powerful as hell. People will be stunned when they hear what he has done."
"I think all great metal needs that killer mix of classic riffs and ripping solos, something that has been a bit of a dying art recently," he continues. "We are doing our best to recreate that mix on this new album, and one thing I can guarantee is that there will be tons of guitar for fans to headbang to. All in all, I am really happy with the songs and I believe we have found the right balance of melody and brutality - the Arch Enemy trademark! Welcome to the Doomsday Machine."
| Source: | archenemy.net |
| Band profile: | Arch Enemy |
Seven Witches - Frost's Update About Rivera Depart
Jack Frost posted the following message on the Seven Witches' site concerning the Rivera's departure:
"Jack here,
By now all of you know that James has left the band. First I want to say it was an honor and privilege to work and tour with him. As a lot of you will agree and already know, He's a killer front man and a man of great talent. Unfortunately the only constant in the universe is change. To those of you who see fit to hurl ignorant comments and insults about James and I on the message boards of the world, you don't know the whole story, nor will you ever. This situation is of a personal and business nature and I won't lower myself into an Internet or press fueled pissing match over something I consider to be a private matter between two professionals. And second, get a life. James and I are very proud of what we did as a team, and if any of you who are posting negative comments or insults on the message boards about either one of us can do better, go for it. James and I have nothing bad to say about each other. He was offered a cool gig and went for it. James and I will always be bros. I'm looking forward to hearing his new project, as I know it will kill.
As for Witches, I been threw the war with this band and I've just begun to fight. I know a lot of you are always commenting how the line up keeps changing, and that I must be the problem as I'm the only constant in the band. If wanting to make quality albums at any cost, personal or otherwise, for my fans, even changing the line up occasionally, then yes, I'm the problem. The new record will shut a lot of mouths. We have a few guys we really like who are involved with the latest project and time will tell. In closing, James, I again wish you the stars brother. He's worked hard and I hope he gets what he wants. As Diamond Dave said "Be happy, good press or bad, at least they're talking about yah." So thanks for sitting there trashing me at that time I was working on my records, not wishing I could have a deal."
http://www.sevenwitches.net
"Jack here,
By now all of you know that James has left the band. First I want to say it was an honor and privilege to work and tour with him. As a lot of you will agree and already know, He's a killer front man and a man of great talent. Unfortunately the only constant in the universe is change. To those of you who see fit to hurl ignorant comments and insults about James and I on the message boards of the world, you don't know the whole story, nor will you ever. This situation is of a personal and business nature and I won't lower myself into an Internet or press fueled pissing match over something I consider to be a private matter between two professionals. And second, get a life. James and I are very proud of what we did as a team, and if any of you who are posting negative comments or insults on the message boards about either one of us can do better, go for it. James and I have nothing bad to say about each other. He was offered a cool gig and went for it. James and I will always be bros. I'm looking forward to hearing his new project, as I know it will kill.
As for Witches, I been threw the war with this band and I've just begun to fight. I know a lot of you are always commenting how the line up keeps changing, and that I must be the problem as I'm the only constant in the band. If wanting to make quality albums at any cost, personal or otherwise, for my fans, even changing the line up occasionally, then yes, I'm the problem. The new record will shut a lot of mouths. We have a few guys we really like who are involved with the latest project and time will tell. In closing, James, I again wish you the stars brother. He's worked hard and I hope he gets what he wants. As Diamond Dave said "Be happy, good press or bad, at least they're talking about yah." So thanks for sitting there trashing me at that time I was working on my records, not wishing I could have a deal."
http://www.sevenwitches.net
| Band profile: | Seven Witches |
Brutality - Split Up
The band posted the following message regarding the situation of the band:
"BRUTALITY-Mausolus-REST IN PEACE
Brutality's long awaited 4th album, will not be so. The "Still Dead" label has completely backed out of their end of the deal. Mausolus has made the journey to the other side, And the members have disbanded. The final recording lineup was (2003 demo): Jeff Acres, Mausolus Arguelles Von Kiszka, Demian Heftel, Jim Coker, Scott Reigel"
"BRUTALITY-Mausolus-REST IN PEACE
Brutality's long awaited 4th album, will not be so. The "Still Dead" label has completely backed out of their end of the deal. Mausolus has made the journey to the other side, And the members have disbanded. The final recording lineup was (2003 demo): Jeff Acres, Mausolus Arguelles Von Kiszka, Demian Heftel, Jim Coker, Scott Reigel"
| Source: | originalbrutality.tripod.com |
| Band profile: | Brutality |
Dragonhammer - Fareri Joins, Valdambrini Leaves
In the official site of the band was announced that they will count with a second guitarist from now on, italian guitar heron Francesco Fareri, who joined the band, counts with 2 solo albums and had collaborated with Vitalij Kuprij in the past. In other hand the keyboard player Alex Valdambrini decided to leave the band due to personal reassons.
| Source: | dragonhammer.com |
Temple Of Brutality - W.A.S.P. Drummer Joins
The new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A) has changed its name to TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY from the previously announced ENEMY OF GOD. The group, who have acquired the services of drummer Stet Howland (W.A.S.P.) following the departure of Jon Dette (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT), are said to follow a very aggressive musical direction in the vein of SLAYER and PANTERA. The band are currently seeking a label deal for their debut album, tentatively due before the end of the year.
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http://www.blabbermouth.net
Bolt Thrower - To Enter In The Studio
The band posted the following message on their new website:
"BOLT THROWER are currently in final rehearsals for their 8th as yet untitled studio release. In mid May the band enter Andy Faulkner's Sable Rose studios where they will spend the next three months recording the album. The as yet untitled album will be released on Metal Blade Records around October/November 2005.
More info and studio reports coming soon."
"BOLT THROWER are currently in final rehearsals for their 8th as yet untitled studio release. In mid May the band enter Andy Faulkner's Sable Rose studios where they will spend the next three months recording the album. The as yet untitled album will be released on Metal Blade Records around October/November 2005.
More info and studio reports coming soon."
| Source: | boltthrower.com |
| Band profile: | Bolt Thrower |
Against The Plagues - New Project With Luciferion/Lost Horizon Members
The following message was posted in the Luciferion site refering to the new project:
"In the nearest future there will occur a mighty fusion between some members of Luciferion from Sweden and Forest Of Impaled from USA and (in a way) Damnation from Poland. This is going to result in a totally new formation. There is no band name yet nor a web site, but the recoding of the material is already in progress, partially in USA and partially in Sweden. Four songs are already finished and the promotional mix is sat on 28 of April 2005. Although, there is still NO vocalist established. So if You are the one then read the flyer advertisement below!
!!!!!!VOCALIST WANTED!!!!!!
Chicago based new-created death/"black" metal band looking for a vocalist (front man) to complete the line-up.
Current line-up includes members of:
Luciferion/Lost Horizon (SWE) (Listenable Records/Music For Nations) www.luciferion.com
Forest Of Impaled (US) (Red Stream) welcome.to/foi
Damnation (POL) www.paganrecords.com.pl/files_uk/damnat.htm
Only serious, dedicated musicians need apply. Looking for great stage presence, at least 25 years old, wide vocal range and creativity. 4-song demonstration material already fully recorded and ready for your vocal assault. Once the vocal recording is completed the band will be shopping for a record deal with bigger labels. Some negotiations already in process.
If interested please email:
blzbeast@hotmail.com or varyen@sbcglobal.net or info@luciferion.com "
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"In the nearest future there will occur a mighty fusion between some members of Luciferion from Sweden and Forest Of Impaled from USA and (in a way) Damnation from Poland. This is going to result in a totally new formation. There is no band name yet nor a web site, but the recoding of the material is already in progress, partially in USA and partially in Sweden. Four songs are already finished and the promotional mix is sat on 28 of April 2005. Although, there is still NO vocalist established. So if You are the one then read the flyer advertisement below!
!!!!!!VOCALIST WANTED!!!!!!
Chicago based new-created death/"black" metal band looking for a vocalist (front man) to complete the line-up.
Current line-up includes members of:
Luciferion/Lost Horizon (SWE) (Listenable Records/Music For Nations) www.luciferion.com
Forest Of Impaled (US) (Red Stream) welcome.to/foi
Damnation (POL) www.paganrecords.com.pl/files_uk/damnat.htm
Only serious, dedicated musicians need apply. Looking for great stage presence, at least 25 years old, wide vocal range and creativity. 4-song demonstration material already fully recorded and ready for your vocal assault. Once the vocal recording is completed the band will be shopping for a record deal with bigger labels. Some negotiations already in process.
If interested please email:
blzbeast@hotmail.com or varyen@sbcglobal.net or info@luciferion.com "
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| Source: | luciferion.com |
| Band profile: | Against The Plagues |
Korovakill - News
Austrian Avantgarde-Metallers KOROVAKILL are online again. On their new Website you can find many Treasures from their last 15 Years. You can explore the Music, Lyrics and Artworks of all their Albums, and even some Excerpts from their unreleased "Echoworld"-Recordings. All this and much more can be found at http://www.korovakill.com
Apart from that some Korova-Songs can be heard in the new Film of US-Weirdo Bill Zebub. "The worst Horror Movie ever made" will be out on DVD soon. Friends of queer Stuff like John Waters or Russ Meyer should risk an Eye!
Apart from that some Korova-Songs can be heard in the new Film of US-Weirdo Bill Zebub. "The worst Horror Movie ever made" will be out on DVD soon. Friends of queer Stuff like John Waters or Russ Meyer should risk an Eye!