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Europe - New Record Due Next April
Sweden's biggest rock band Europe has confirmed that their next studio album is slated for an April 2012 release. The recording for Europe's new album begins in Stockholm on October 3rd with produced Kevin Shirley.
No stranger to the 'crème de la crème' of iconic rock records, Shirley has produced albums for Iron Maiden, Joe Bonamassa, Black Country Communion, Black Stone Cherry, Journey and many more.
"We still feel we have one hell of a rock record to make," says Europe's singer Joey Tempest. "Kevin's the man for the job. We love his work with Bonamassa, Black Country Communion, and Black Stone Cherry. He's the real deal. We're ready to do some serious damage."
Last week Europe met up with Shirley in Stockholm to discuss the direction of the next album. Based on reactions from the fans and media, Europe's 2009 album Last Look at Eden proved to be the band's most important record since The Final Countdown.
"I've been a big fan of Europe's work for many years," says Shirley. "The band is influential and highly underrated. I can't wait to make the upcoming album their most explosive to date."
After summer 2011, Europe will finish the promotion of Last Look at Eden tour, and will start to focus their energy on the next album produced by Shirley.
"We've toured for one and a half years," adds Tempest. "It's time to write and record some new songs and get back on the road again in 2012."
The new material suggests a more straight forward rock approach evident in "Doghouse"; a new song Europe performed on their recent UK tour. The song is also featured on Europe's upcoming Europe: Live at Shepherd's Bush DVD, released August 2011 on earMUSIC CDs and DVDs.
earMUSIC is also about to release a limited deluxe book with pictures be Denis O'Regan. "Live Look At Eden" features exclusive live audio and the stunning performance at last year iTunes Festival in London.
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No stranger to the 'crème de la crème' of iconic rock records, Shirley has produced albums for Iron Maiden, Joe Bonamassa, Black Country Communion, Black Stone Cherry, Journey and many more.
"We still feel we have one hell of a rock record to make," says Europe's singer Joey Tempest. "Kevin's the man for the job. We love his work with Bonamassa, Black Country Communion, and Black Stone Cherry. He's the real deal. We're ready to do some serious damage."
Last week Europe met up with Shirley in Stockholm to discuss the direction of the next album. Based on reactions from the fans and media, Europe's 2009 album Last Look at Eden proved to be the band's most important record since The Final Countdown.
"I've been a big fan of Europe's work for many years," says Shirley. "The band is influential and highly underrated. I can't wait to make the upcoming album their most explosive to date."
After summer 2011, Europe will finish the promotion of Last Look at Eden tour, and will start to focus their energy on the next album produced by Shirley.
"We've toured for one and a half years," adds Tempest. "It's time to write and record some new songs and get back on the road again in 2012."
The new material suggests a more straight forward rock approach evident in "Doghouse"; a new song Europe performed on their recent UK tour. The song is also featured on Europe's upcoming Europe: Live at Shepherd's Bush DVD, released August 2011 on earMUSIC CDs and DVDs.
earMUSIC is also about to release a limited deluxe book with pictures be Denis O'Regan. "Live Look At Eden" features exclusive live audio and the stunning performance at last year iTunes Festival in London.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Europe |
Holy Moses - Recording 30th Anniversary Album
Secretly Sabina Classen and her Holy Moses men have logged into the Absurd studio in Hamburg, to start the recordings for the 30th Years anniversary - In The Power of Now double album.
The new drummer Gerd Lücking (Poison Dwarf, ex-Rebellion) currently takes care of the drum tracks on the new record. The album will have new versions of 20 of the most important songs of the 30 years of Holy Moses history. Atomic Steiff had to give up the drummer sit due to job changes.
Gerd about joining Holy Moses: "As an old Moses fan, it is naturally a honor for me to do the drumming for this pioneer thrash metal band! The recordings are being really powerful and we blow away all the material live!"
This recording will be released exactly for Sabina's 30th anniversary with Holy Moses later this autumn. More news from the studio will follow in the next days!
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The new drummer Gerd Lücking (Poison Dwarf, ex-Rebellion) currently takes care of the drum tracks on the new record. The album will have new versions of 20 of the most important songs of the 30 years of Holy Moses history. Atomic Steiff had to give up the drummer sit due to job changes.
Gerd about joining Holy Moses: "As an old Moses fan, it is naturally a honor for me to do the drumming for this pioneer thrash metal band! The recordings are being really powerful and we blow away all the material live!"
This recording will be released exactly for Sabina's 30th anniversary with Holy Moses later this autumn. More news from the studio will follow in the next days!
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Holy Moses |
Ex Deo - Update On The New Album
Ex Deo are still working on the follow-up to the debut album Romulus, scheduled for a release somewhere in 2012. The band will enter the studio later this year.
According to a press release, the second opus entitled Caligula is set to feature the most intense "epic metal soundtrack" to come out in recent history.
Mainman Maurizio Iacono (also known from Kataklysm) added: "The album will once again have the honor of some elite guest appearances. The band promises an album that will shake the metal scene!"
Artwork and layout for Caligula will be handled by classic artist Seth (Septicflesh). Some song titles include "I, Caligula", "Burned to Serve the Nocturnal Light", "In War & Conquest/Roma Caput Mundi" and "Teutoburg (The Ambush of Varus) - Part 1".
The modern day legion is set to enter JFD studios in Dallas, TX and Montreal, Canada with producer Jean-François Dagenais (Kataklysm, Malevolent Creation, Misery Index, Despised Icon) this autumn.
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According to a press release, the second opus entitled Caligula is set to feature the most intense "epic metal soundtrack" to come out in recent history.
Mainman Maurizio Iacono (also known from Kataklysm) added: "The album will once again have the honor of some elite guest appearances. The band promises an album that will shake the metal scene!"
Artwork and layout for Caligula will be handled by classic artist Seth (Septicflesh). Some song titles include "I, Caligula", "Burned to Serve the Nocturnal Light", "In War & Conquest/Roma Caput Mundi" and "Teutoburg (The Ambush of Varus) - Part 1".
The modern day legion is set to enter JFD studios in Dallas, TX and Montreal, Canada with producer Jean-François Dagenais (Kataklysm, Malevolent Creation, Misery Index, Despised Icon) this autumn.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Ex Deo |
Rudra - Part Ways With Guitarist
Singaporean thrash/death metallers Rudra have parted ways with their guitarist Devan.
The band commented as follows on the departure: "Our dear friend and bandmate, Devan has decided to quit the band due to personal reasons. His contribution to the sound of Rudra cannot be understated as he has been part of Rudra since 2008 and the last two albums bear testimony to the fact that he was a great songwriter. His commitment, sacrifices and work ethics are things that we will never forget and shall remain as pleasant memories. Nevertheless everyone of us and our Management wish him and his family well and the best.
In spite of the turn of events, Rudra will continue on as always! The Brahmavidya Tour 2011/2012 will go on as planned. As the famous dictum goes "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger"."
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The band commented as follows on the departure: "Our dear friend and bandmate, Devan has decided to quit the band due to personal reasons. His contribution to the sound of Rudra cannot be understated as he has been part of Rudra since 2008 and the last two albums bear testimony to the fact that he was a great songwriter. His commitment, sacrifices and work ethics are things that we will never forget and shall remain as pleasant memories. Nevertheless everyone of us and our Management wish him and his family well and the best.
In spite of the turn of events, Rudra will continue on as always! The Brahmavidya Tour 2011/2012 will go on as planned. As the famous dictum goes "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger"."
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| Source: | rudraonline.org |
| Band profile: | Rudra |
Heidevolk - Working On New Album
Dutch folk metallers Heidevolk will start working on a new concept album in summer, slated for an early 2012 release.
The band released the following statement: "This summer we will record our fourth opus. The new, as-of-yet untitled CD will be a concept album, featuring nine songs based on the early history of the Batavian tribe. It will be recorded in Nico van Montforts's XPZ studio in Oppidum Batavorum, Gelderland, and the Abyss Studio in Pärlby, Sweden. Peter Tägtgren will take care of drum production and mixing. We expect to release it in early 2012."
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The band released the following statement: "This summer we will record our fourth opus. The new, as-of-yet untitled CD will be a concept album, featuring nine songs based on the early history of the Batavian tribe. It will be recorded in Nico van Montforts's XPZ studio in Oppidum Batavorum, Gelderland, and the Abyss Studio in Pärlby, Sweden. Peter Tägtgren will take care of drum production and mixing. We expect to release it in early 2012."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Heidevolk |
Welicoruss - Add New Keyboardist And Bassist To The Ranks
Russian symphonic black metallers Welicoruss are joined by a new bassist and keyboard player.
Original keyboardist Demid Polyansky and bassist Alexander Golovin left the band last year in autumn due to their "occupancy in other areas". They will be replaced by Boris "Sens" Voskolovich and Alexey "Alex" Boldin respectively
Welicoruss frontman and guitarist Alexey released the following message: "We started our work with Boris as far back as autumn and I'm fully satisfied with his approach and creative potential. This guy is the next Warman to come! Alexey joined us some later, he is responsive and positive guy, which is also very creative and skilled.
At the moment we are recording our third album and every member of our group takes part. This is a distinctive feature of the new material - this music is composed by all us together. What now we get is what I really like and enjoy - it is a worthy continuation of our previous albums!"
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Original keyboardist Demid Polyansky and bassist Alexander Golovin left the band last year in autumn due to their "occupancy in other areas". They will be replaced by Boris "Sens" Voskolovich and Alexey "Alex" Boldin respectively
Welicoruss frontman and guitarist Alexey released the following message: "We started our work with Boris as far back as autumn and I'm fully satisfied with his approach and creative potential. This guy is the next Warman to come! Alexey joined us some later, he is responsive and positive guy, which is also very creative and skilled.
At the moment we are recording our third album and every member of our group takes part. This is a distinctive feature of the new material - this music is composed by all us together. What now we get is what I really like and enjoy - it is a worthy continuation of our previous albums!"
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Welicoruss |
General Surgery - Necrology Re-Issue Streaming Online
The re-issue of General Surgery's 1991 debut EP Necrology is currently streaming in its entirety at this location.
General Surgery, one of the first bands to carry on along Carcass's gore-grind path, has had its long-out-print EP has been completely remastered by Scott Hull and repackaged with three previously unreleased bonus tracks.
The Necrology re-issue saw its North American release on June 21st, on CD and digitally via Relapse Records
Necrology tracklist:
01. Ominous Lamentation
02. Slithering Maceration Of Ulcerous Facial Tissue
03. Grotesque Laceration Of Mortified Flesh
04. Severe Catatonia In Pathology
05. Crimson Concerto
06.The Succulent Aftermath Of A Subdural Haemorrhage
07. An Orgy Of Flying Limbs And Gore
08. Slithering Maceration of Ulcerous Facial Tissue
09. The Succulent Aftermath of a Subdural Haemorrhage
10. Grotesque Laceration of Mortified Flesh
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General Surgery, one of the first bands to carry on along Carcass's gore-grind path, has had its long-out-print EP has been completely remastered by Scott Hull and repackaged with three previously unreleased bonus tracks.
The Necrology re-issue saw its North American release on June 21st, on CD and digitally via Relapse Records
Necrology tracklist:
01. Ominous Lamentation
02. Slithering Maceration Of Ulcerous Facial Tissue
03. Grotesque Laceration Of Mortified Flesh
04. Severe Catatonia In Pathology
05. Crimson Concerto
06.The Succulent Aftermath Of A Subdural Haemorrhage
07. An Orgy Of Flying Limbs And Gore
08. Slithering Maceration of Ulcerous Facial Tissue
09. The Succulent Aftermath of a Subdural Haemorrhage
10. Grotesque Laceration of Mortified Flesh
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | General Surgery |
Children Of Bodom - New Video Online
"Roundtrip to Hell and Back", the new video from everyone's favorite Finnish extreme power metallers Children Of Bodom can now be watched below, or on MetalSucks.
The clip was filmed live at both the Tampere Ice Hall and Pakkahuone Hall in Finland, and was directed by Jussi Hyttinen for FLC415 (MTV3, The Finnish National Lottery).
...OR ON METALSUCKS.
"Roundtrip to Hell and Back" comes off the band's latest album, entitled Relentless Reckless Forever, which was released back in March through Universal Music.
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The clip was filmed live at both the Tampere Ice Hall and Pakkahuone Hall in Finland, and was directed by Jussi Hyttinen for FLC415 (MTV3, The Finnish National Lottery).
...OR ON METALSUCKS.
"Roundtrip to Hell and Back" comes off the band's latest album, entitled Relentless Reckless Forever, which was released back in March through Universal Music.
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| Source: | metalsucks.net |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Stream Of Passion - New Song Online
"Darker Days", a brand-new track from Dutch symphonic progressive metal band Stream Of Passion can be streamed in the YouTube clip below.
"Darker Days" is the title track of the band's upcoming new album, which will be released in late June in Europe and July 5th in North America through Napalm Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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"Darker Days" is the title track of the band's upcoming new album, which will be released in late June in Europe and July 5th in North America through Napalm Records. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Stream Of Passion |
Saxon - New Video Online
"Hammer Of The Gods", the new video from British heavy metal band Saxon can be watched below. The clip features a special guest appearance by Biff's son Sebastian.
"Hammer Of The Gods" comes off the band's latest album, entitled Call To Arms, which was released on May 23rd through Militia Guard Music, UDR & EMI. More album details were previously reported over here.
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"Hammer Of The Gods" comes off the band's latest album, entitled Call To Arms, which was released on May 23rd through Militia Guard Music, UDR & EMI. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Saxon |
Threat Signal - Enter The Studio This Week
Canadian metallers Threat Signal will enter the studio this weekend to begin recording their as-yet-untitled third album with producer Chriss "Zeuss" Harris.
The band issued the following statement: "On June 12th we are driving our asses out to Massachusetts to begin tracking our 3rd release with metal mastermind Zeuss. He has worked on many killer albums from bands such as Chimaira, Hatebreed, All That Remains, The Acacia Strain, Born Of Osiris, Shadows Fall, and many more... We are extremely excited to have Zeuss on board producing and mixing our new record!
So what can you expect from the new Threat Signal record? Well... basically we said let's write the heaviest fuckin record we possibly can. We've been experimenting with 7 string guitars and drop tunings since the early days, so we have decided to write almost the whole new record that way. We are headed back to the Under Reprisal days but with bigger balls.'
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The band issued the following statement: "On June 12th we are driving our asses out to Massachusetts to begin tracking our 3rd release with metal mastermind Zeuss. He has worked on many killer albums from bands such as Chimaira, Hatebreed, All That Remains, The Acacia Strain, Born Of Osiris, Shadows Fall, and many more... We are extremely excited to have Zeuss on board producing and mixing our new record!
So what can you expect from the new Threat Signal record? Well... basically we said let's write the heaviest fuckin record we possibly can. We've been experimenting with 7 string guitars and drop tunings since the early days, so we have decided to write almost the whole new record that way. We are headed back to the Under Reprisal days but with bigger balls.'
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Threat Signal |
Samael - New Video Online
"Luxferre", the new video from Swiss industrial metal band Samael can be watched below. The clip was shot in Gothenburg, Sweden and directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company.
"Luxferre" comes off the band's most recent album Lux Mundi, which was released on April 29th in Europe and on May 3rd in North America through Nuclear Blast Records.
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"Luxferre" comes off the band's most recent album Lux Mundi, which was released on April 29th in Europe and on May 3rd in North America through Nuclear Blast Records.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Samael |
Theatres Des Vampires - Touring South America In 2012, Announce DVD Plans
Having returned from a successful European Tour, Theatres Des Vampires are now set to embark on a Latin American Tour in 2012.
The band states: "It has been since 2006 that Theatres des Vampires have long been awaited in Latin America, thanks to the support and love of hundreds of Latin American fan clubs. The dream of all the followers of Theatres des Vampires in South and Central America will come true! More details will be available soon."
In other Theatres Des Vampires news, the band is also working on a Moonlight Waltz Tour 2011 DVD and live CD. The DVD is a recording of the Russian and European Tour with HD cameras, and Professional Digital Audio equipment.
The band continues: "At the moment Fabian Varesi from Theatres des Vampires and Christian Ice from Temple of Noise Studio are working together to finalize a new upcoming DVD and live CD.
This new release will be produced by Aural Music/Dreamcell11 in a deluxe Artbook that will contain both the live DVD and the live CD plus some brand-new unreleased songs and an exclusive roadbook of 50+ pages! The Live DVD will include the whole concert in Moscow at Plan B club, pro-recorded with multi-angle Hd Cameras. As a special bonus, the DVD will contain a long and exclusive backstage documentary of the whole 2011 European Tour. The Audio Cd will have the great quality of the latest TdV productions.
It's the FIRST time ever that Theatres des Vampires have released a live DVD recorded by a great staff with high professional equipment, as you will remember, the last DVD live from Theatres des Vampires - The Addiction tour 2006 - was made using low-fi clips made by fans of the band. This time the result will be terrific, a "must have" for each Theatres des Vampires fan.
The release of this new DVD+Cd is scheduled for this winter on Aural Music/Dreamcell11."
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The band states: "It has been since 2006 that Theatres des Vampires have long been awaited in Latin America, thanks to the support and love of hundreds of Latin American fan clubs. The dream of all the followers of Theatres des Vampires in South and Central America will come true! More details will be available soon."
In other Theatres Des Vampires news, the band is also working on a Moonlight Waltz Tour 2011 DVD and live CD. The DVD is a recording of the Russian and European Tour with HD cameras, and Professional Digital Audio equipment.
The band continues: "At the moment Fabian Varesi from Theatres des Vampires and Christian Ice from Temple of Noise Studio are working together to finalize a new upcoming DVD and live CD.
This new release will be produced by Aural Music/Dreamcell11 in a deluxe Artbook that will contain both the live DVD and the live CD plus some brand-new unreleased songs and an exclusive roadbook of 50+ pages! The Live DVD will include the whole concert in Moscow at Plan B club, pro-recorded with multi-angle Hd Cameras. As a special bonus, the DVD will contain a long and exclusive backstage documentary of the whole 2011 European Tour. The Audio Cd will have the great quality of the latest TdV productions.
It's the FIRST time ever that Theatres des Vampires have released a live DVD recorded by a great staff with high professional equipment, as you will remember, the last DVD live from Theatres des Vampires - The Addiction tour 2006 - was made using low-fi clips made by fans of the band. This time the result will be terrific, a "must have" for each Theatres des Vampires fan.
The release of this new DVD+Cd is scheduled for this winter on Aural Music/Dreamcell11."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Theatres Des Vampires |
Svartsot - New Album Details Revealed
Maledictus Eris, the new upcoming album of Danish folk metal band Svartsot will be released in July/August.
The band released the following statement: "We're proud to be able to release the cover artwork and tracklist for the third Svartsot album; Maledictus Eris. As previously announced, the album recounts the tale of the Black Death's incursion into Danish history from 1349 to 1350. The album begins the tale from just prior to the plague's arrival through to when the first bout relinquished its grasp, and focuses on the way the epidemic affected the population - from victim to survivor. We have taken more inspiration from medieval music than on previous albums, and the feel of the album in general has taken a darker and more emotive turn on this recording.
We are extremely satisfied with the way this album has turned out and hope that the fans - both old and new - will take kindly to it. But at the same time, we should also make clear that this album is somewhat different to its predecessors, and not for the worse as far as we're concerned.
We have a series of live dates in Denmark lined up for after the release, and hope to be able to add more European dates to the list soon. News on dates and leading up to the release will be posted as soon as we have it."
Album Release Dates:
27.07.2011 Spain, Finland, Sweden
29.07.2011 Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg
01.08.2011 Rest Of Europe
09.08.2011 USA, Canada
Maledictus Eris tracklist:
01. Staden...
02. Gud Giv Det Varer Ved!
03. Dødedansen
04. Farsoten Kom
05. Holdt Ned Af En Tjørn
06. Den Forgængelige Tro
07. Om Jeg Lever Kveg
08. Kunsten At Dø
09. Den Nidske Gud
10. Spigrene
11. ...Og Landet Ligger Så Øde Hen
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The band released the following statement: "We're proud to be able to release the cover artwork and tracklist for the third Svartsot album; Maledictus Eris. As previously announced, the album recounts the tale of the Black Death's incursion into Danish history from 1349 to 1350. The album begins the tale from just prior to the plague's arrival through to when the first bout relinquished its grasp, and focuses on the way the epidemic affected the population - from victim to survivor. We have taken more inspiration from medieval music than on previous albums, and the feel of the album in general has taken a darker and more emotive turn on this recording.
We are extremely satisfied with the way this album has turned out and hope that the fans - both old and new - will take kindly to it. But at the same time, we should also make clear that this album is somewhat different to its predecessors, and not for the worse as far as we're concerned.
We have a series of live dates in Denmark lined up for after the release, and hope to be able to add more European dates to the list soon. News on dates and leading up to the release will be posted as soon as we have it."
Album Release Dates:
27.07.2011 Spain, Finland, Sweden
29.07.2011 Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg
01.08.2011 Rest Of Europe
09.08.2011 USA, Canada
Maledictus Eris tracklist:
01. Staden...
02. Gud Giv Det Varer Ved!
03. Dødedansen
04. Farsoten Kom
05. Holdt Ned Af En Tjørn
06. Den Forgængelige Tro
07. Om Jeg Lever Kveg
08. Kunsten At Dø
09. Den Nidske Gud
10. Spigrene
11. ...Og Landet Ligger Så Øde Hen
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Svartsot |
Dying Fetus - Bolt Thrower Cover Streaming Online
"Unleashed Upon Mankind", Dying Fetus' take on the Bolt Thrower classic, has been made available for streaming over at Facebook.
"Unleashed Upon Mankind" comes off the band's upcoming 20th anniversary cover EP, entitled History Repeats..., which will be released on July 19th through FYE stores and Relapse mailorder exclusively. More album details were previously reported over here.
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"Unleashed Upon Mankind" comes off the band's upcoming 20th anniversary cover EP, entitled History Repeats..., which will be released on July 19th through FYE stores and Relapse mailorder exclusively. More album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Dying Fetus |