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Sanctuary - Sanctuary Is Back
Warrel Dane has confirmed that recent rumors about a new Sanctuary album are true. The US heavy metal outfit called it quits two decades ago. In a brief statement on the band's MySpace page Dane writes:
"Since I have been talking about this in interviews already I should probably just say it... there will be another Sanctuary record, been talking with guitarist Lenny Rutledge... we are really good friends again and it feels good... I missed my relationship with him for many years...
But Nevermore is never going away so don't start any more rumors!"
As previously reported, Ironbird reissued Sanctuary's first two albums ? 1987's Refuge Denied, and 1990's Into The Mirror Black ? on a single CD. The Obsidian Conspiracy, the new Nevermore album, will be released in a few weeks.
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"Since I have been talking about this in interviews already I should probably just say it... there will be another Sanctuary record, been talking with guitarist Lenny Rutledge... we are really good friends again and it feels good... I missed my relationship with him for many years...
But Nevermore is never going away so don't start any more rumors!"
As previously reported, Ironbird reissued Sanctuary's first two albums ? 1987's Refuge Denied, and 1990's Into The Mirror Black ? on a single CD. The Obsidian Conspiracy, the new Nevermore album, will be released in a few weeks.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sanctuary |
Power Quest - Announce New Vocalist And Guitarist
It's been close to two months now since Power Quest parted ways with vocalist - Pete Morten and guitarist - Ben Randall. The UK power metal outfit have, however, found and announced their replacements as they continue to work on Power Quest's 5th studio album, Blood Alliance.
Chitral "Chity" Samapala whose style has been compared favorably with Ronnie James Dio, Klaus Meine and Johnny Gioeli; and also who is well known and highly regarded worldwide in the Rock and Metal scene having recorded, toured and made guest appearances with the likes of Avalon, Faro, Civilization One, Firewind and Red Circuit, as well as fronting his own band, will be taking over vocal duties.
Power Quest main man Steve Williams comments: "I'm thrilled to have recruited a vocalist and frontman of Chity's calibre. I've known Chity for a couple of years and we have often talked about working together and now we have that opportunity. We have already recored 3 new songs with himand they just sound immense."
Gavin Owen, formerly of Welsh metallers Triaxis has also joined Power Quest's ranks as the band's new guitarist. "Gav's addition last weekend was of the highest standard and we were all very impressed by his playing and how he conducted himself throughout the process", said Steve Williams. "There was an instant chemistry there between him and the rest of the guys and particularly with Andy which bodes well for the future"
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Chitral "Chity" Samapala whose style has been compared favorably with Ronnie James Dio, Klaus Meine and Johnny Gioeli; and also who is well known and highly regarded worldwide in the Rock and Metal scene having recorded, toured and made guest appearances with the likes of Avalon, Faro, Civilization One, Firewind and Red Circuit, as well as fronting his own band, will be taking over vocal duties.
Power Quest main man Steve Williams comments: "I'm thrilled to have recruited a vocalist and frontman of Chity's calibre. I've known Chity for a couple of years and we have often talked about working together and now we have that opportunity. We have already recored 3 new songs with himand they just sound immense."
Gavin Owen, formerly of Welsh metallers Triaxis has also joined Power Quest's ranks as the band's new guitarist. "Gav's addition last weekend was of the highest standard and we were all very impressed by his playing and how he conducted himself throughout the process", said Steve Williams. "There was an instant chemistry there between him and the rest of the guys and particularly with Andy which bodes well for the future"
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| Source: | power-quest.co.uk |
| Band profile: | Power Quest |
Hell Within - New Album On The Way, Two New Songs Online
Official press release
Known for their ability to combine the hardest elements of European death metal, American hardcore and old-school thrash, Hell Within are poised to release their new full-length album, God Grant Me Vengeance, on July 13. God Grant Me Vengeance was recorded in February at Damage Studios with Peter Rutcho (Bury Your Dead, Unearth, Revocation, etc) at the production helm.
Check out Hell Within's studio report video here.
You can listen to the MP3s "Condemning The Bloodline" here and the title track "God Grant Me Vengeance" here.
Hell Within will be hitting the road in advance of the release from May 21st through July 2nd. All dates will be supported by Letter to the Exiles (Strike First Records).
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Known for their ability to combine the hardest elements of European death metal, American hardcore and old-school thrash, Hell Within are poised to release their new full-length album, God Grant Me Vengeance, on July 13. God Grant Me Vengeance was recorded in February at Damage Studios with Peter Rutcho (Bury Your Dead, Unearth, Revocation, etc) at the production helm.
Check out Hell Within's studio report video here.
You can listen to the MP3s "Condemning The Bloodline" here and the title track "God Grant Me Vengeance" here.
Hell Within will be hitting the road in advance of the release from May 21st through July 2nd. All dates will be supported by Letter to the Exiles (Strike First Records).
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Hell Within |
Détente - Live Shows Cancelled
Speed/Thrash metallers Détente has issued the following short update on their MySpace page:
"Detente has canceled the shows in Hamburg, Ludwigsfelde, and Berlin due to a bandmembers illness. We will update everyone soon."
"Detente has canceled the shows in Hamburg, Ludwigsfelde, and Berlin due to a bandmembers illness. We will update everyone soon."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Détente |
Misery Index - Entire New Album Available For Streaming
Misery Index are streaming their brand new album Heirs To Thievery online at the following location. Heirs To Thievery was recorded at Wright Way Studios just outside Baltimore, MD and will see a May 11th North American release date.
Misery Index also kicked off a full US tour in support of Heirs To Thievery yesterday in their hometown of Baltimore, MD. The band is touring with label-mates Dying Fetus along with Arsis, Annotations Of An Autopsy, and Conducting from The Grave. Tour dates available here.
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Misery Index also kicked off a full US tour in support of Heirs To Thievery yesterday in their hometown of Baltimore, MD. The band is touring with label-mates Dying Fetus along with Arsis, Annotations Of An Autopsy, and Conducting from The Grave. Tour dates available here.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Misery Index |
Mike Portnoy - Touring With Avenged Sevenfold
Avenged Sevenfold have announced Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy will join them on a US tour later this year.
"After being so kind and caring to help us in the studio, the rumors are in fact true and Mike Portnoy will indeed be helping us on the upcoming Uproar tour later this year. We hope to see you all out on the road. We are very grateful to Mike for dedicating his time and talent to help us get back on the road so we can be where we need to be the most which is with our fans."
Commented Portnoy: "After having had such an amazing experience recording my drum tracks for the new Avenged Sevenfold album, we all knew it would be awesome if I'd be able to do some touring with the band after its release...
Although I wish I could stay on board with Avenged Sevenfold in a more permanent capacity, the reality is that I am commited to Dream Theater as my main priority (that is my baby afterall!), and I will need to resume work with Dream Theater to start a new album at some point in 2011. However, I will be able to join my brothers in Avenged Sevenfold for at least the duration of their touring throughout 2010... and hopefully this will give them the time to continue to heal and get comfortable back on the road.
You can look at me like the band's "rebound drummer" to buy them some time until they are comfortable and ready to make a commitment to somebody new for full-time relationship in their future! In the meantime, I am real excited to hit the road with the boys... to bring my drumming from their new album to life on stage and to honor The Rev with all of their older material."
People who care about A7X live dates should visit the band's MySpace.
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"After being so kind and caring to help us in the studio, the rumors are in fact true and Mike Portnoy will indeed be helping us on the upcoming Uproar tour later this year. We hope to see you all out on the road. We are very grateful to Mike for dedicating his time and talent to help us get back on the road so we can be where we need to be the most which is with our fans."
Commented Portnoy: "After having had such an amazing experience recording my drum tracks for the new Avenged Sevenfold album, we all knew it would be awesome if I'd be able to do some touring with the band after its release...
Although I wish I could stay on board with Avenged Sevenfold in a more permanent capacity, the reality is that I am commited to Dream Theater as my main priority (that is my baby afterall!), and I will need to resume work with Dream Theater to start a new album at some point in 2011. However, I will be able to join my brothers in Avenged Sevenfold for at least the duration of their touring throughout 2010... and hopefully this will give them the time to continue to heal and get comfortable back on the road.
You can look at me like the band's "rebound drummer" to buy them some time until they are comfortable and ready to make a commitment to somebody new for full-time relationship in their future! In the meantime, I am real excited to hit the road with the boys... to bring my drumming from their new album to life on stage and to honor The Rev with all of their older material."
People who care about A7X live dates should visit the band's MySpace.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Avenged Sevenfold |
Sworn - Working On New Album, Part Ways With Bassist
Norwegian black metallers Sworn have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:
"We'd like to inform you that we're currently working on material for our third album. Half of it is already complete, and it's enormous, to say the least. Our deadline is set to end of august, and our plans are to have the album recorded by the end of 2010.
Some working titles are:
The Silver Asylum
Corridors of Dark Salvation
The Keeper
Mot Stupet (norwegian lyrics)
Also, Sworn and bassist Dag "Dreggen" Anderson (Aeternus) have split ways, and we will do live shows with a session bass player until we find a suitable replacement. We want to thank Dreggen for his duties on the Bastards and Conquerors album, and wish him good luck with his other projects. Regarding live shows, we're working on a tour for the Bastards and Conquerors album, but nothing is certain on this matter yet."
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"We'd like to inform you that we're currently working on material for our third album. Half of it is already complete, and it's enormous, to say the least. Our deadline is set to end of august, and our plans are to have the album recorded by the end of 2010.
Some working titles are:
The Silver Asylum
Corridors of Dark Salvation
The Keeper
Mot Stupet (norwegian lyrics)
Also, Sworn and bassist Dag "Dreggen" Anderson (Aeternus) have split ways, and we will do live shows with a session bass player until we find a suitable replacement. We want to thank Dreggen for his duties on the Bastards and Conquerors album, and wish him good luck with his other projects. Regarding live shows, we're working on a tour for the Bastards and Conquerors album, but nothing is certain on this matter yet."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Sworn |
Visions Of Atlantis - New Bassist Announced
Also Visions Of Atlantis have found a new bassist this week. The band is preparing enter the studio to record their fourth studio album, and issued the following message:
"After many years of great work and many shows founding member Mike Koren has left Visions of Atlantis due of private reasons. Mike became a dad and his priorities have changed which we all understand and respect. We wish him and his young family all the best for the future and thank him very much for everything!
Mario Lochert (Emergency Gate) will take over the bass duties for Visions of Atlantis from now on. He will record the bass for the new yet untitledalbum and he will be on stage with the band for the first time on Metalfest Austria (15th of May 2010)."
"After many years of great work and many shows founding member Mike Koren has left Visions of Atlantis due of private reasons. Mike became a dad and his priorities have changed which we all understand and respect. We wish him and his young family all the best for the future and thank him very much for everything!
Mario Lochert (Emergency Gate) will take over the bass duties for Visions of Atlantis from now on. He will record the bass for the new yet untitledalbum and he will be on stage with the band for the first time on Metalfest Austria (15th of May 2010)."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Visions Of Atlantis |
Pretty Maids - Part Ways With Bass Player, Replacement Announced
Original news, posted on 27.04.2010
Heavy metallers Pretty Maids have issued a short statement regarding the lineup change:
"Pretty Maids have parted company with bass player Kenn Jackson. Pretty Maids would like to thank Kenn for his 19 year long contribution and we wish him all the best of luck in the future. A replacement will be announced soon."
UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)
Pretty Maids has announced their new bass player, Hal Patino (King Diamond, Force Of Evil). Hal Patino has been a friend of the band since the eighties, and is familiar with the sound, style and history of the band, and was therefore a natural choice to take the spot as the new bass player.
Hal Patino will play his first gig with Pretty Maids on Saturday the 8th of May in Aalborg (DK). "We welcome Hal onboard, and hope you all will give him a good reception on the upcoming Pandemonium tour", added the band.
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Heavy metallers Pretty Maids have issued a short statement regarding the lineup change:
"Pretty Maids have parted company with bass player Kenn Jackson. Pretty Maids would like to thank Kenn for his 19 year long contribution and we wish him all the best of luck in the future. A replacement will be announced soon."
UPDATE (thanks to BudDa)
Pretty Maids has announced their new bass player, Hal Patino (King Diamond, Force Of Evil). Hal Patino has been a friend of the band since the eighties, and is familiar with the sound, style and history of the band, and was therefore a natural choice to take the spot as the new bass player.
Hal Patino will play his first gig with Pretty Maids on Saturday the 8th of May in Aalborg (DK). "We welcome Hal onboard, and hope you all will give him a good reception on the upcoming Pandemonium tour", added the band.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Pretty Maids |
Soulfly - New Video Online
The new music video for Soulfly's "Rise of the Fallen" has made its premiere at MetalSucks. The song comes off Soulfly's upcoming album titled Omen, scheduled for release on May 25th via Roadrunner Rocords.
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Soulfly |
Forbidden - New Album Details Revealed
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers Forbidden continue their work at Sonic Room/Audio Voyage Studios in Livermore, California recording their upcoming new album Omega Wave. Album artwork has been commissioned from Kent Mathieu (Forbidden, Exodus, Autopsy, Exhorder). The album is being produced by Forbidden guitarist/songwriter Craig Locicero and Tim Narducci. All tracks will be mixed by Sean Beavan (Slayer, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails).
States guitarist Locicero: "After a year of writing and a couple of months recording this son of a bitchin' album, we've finally decided to call it Omega Wave. It certainly would have been easy to self-title it, but anyone who knows anything about Forbidden and our history understands that we spend a considerable amount of time thinking about these things. That's just what we do. Omega Wave seemed most fitting and it's one of the thrashiest songs on the record! An "omega wave" is the feeling of impending doom that hangs over everyone in these difficult times, more so than any other era in history. Many feel that our time is almost up, partly because it has been written and predicted in almost every ancient society; also because most people can tell which way the wind is blowing, if you know what I mean. So the question is, is this all really happening by design or is it a self-fulfilled, man-made hysteria that we are creating by accepting it in our collective consciousness? Either way, it's a black wave of negative energy that exists to billions of people. That is the Omega Wave."
On why the band sought out the artist Forbidden's career began with: "Within the last few months, we've reconnected with the original artist who painted the artwork for our first two albums, Forbidden Evil and Twisted Into Form: Kent Mathieu. I love the work he's done with everyone, but there is no denying that the first two covers he did for Forbidden are a couple of the most iconic pieces for our genre. Getting Kent on board was a coupe and he gets us like no other artist could. He's got a pile of lyrics to inspire him and he fully understands the Omega Wave concept. I can't wait to see what he comes up with. Should be perfect!"
On the dedication of co-producer Tim Narducci: "Tim and I have know each other since '86, when I was in Forbidden Evil and he was in Tyrannicide. We were under-aged kids drinking beer in the Ruthie's Inn parking lot. That's some history and he knows his metal. Some of my peers have been grilling me on what it's like to produce a record for the first time. It's time consuming and somewhat difficult to get the performances out of someone you've known since you were kids, but I am not doing this alone. Tim Narducci has been by my side every step of the way. We help each other stay focused and motivated. He's excellent and catching the little things and bringing the big picture together. We also have a great engineer and person in Brad Barth, who is a recording wizard and also owns Audio Voyage/Sonic Room (where we're tracking). I really love working with these guys. Tim, Brad, and I have been playing together in SpiralArms since 2005. We've learned a lot about ourselves and recording over the last 5 years and recently completed Spiral's first full length album that comes out this summer. We started recording and finished that album before we began the Forbidden record."
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States guitarist Locicero: "After a year of writing and a couple of months recording this son of a bitchin' album, we've finally decided to call it Omega Wave. It certainly would have been easy to self-title it, but anyone who knows anything about Forbidden and our history understands that we spend a considerable amount of time thinking about these things. That's just what we do. Omega Wave seemed most fitting and it's one of the thrashiest songs on the record! An "omega wave" is the feeling of impending doom that hangs over everyone in these difficult times, more so than any other era in history. Many feel that our time is almost up, partly because it has been written and predicted in almost every ancient society; also because most people can tell which way the wind is blowing, if you know what I mean. So the question is, is this all really happening by design or is it a self-fulfilled, man-made hysteria that we are creating by accepting it in our collective consciousness? Either way, it's a black wave of negative energy that exists to billions of people. That is the Omega Wave."
On why the band sought out the artist Forbidden's career began with: "Within the last few months, we've reconnected with the original artist who painted the artwork for our first two albums, Forbidden Evil and Twisted Into Form: Kent Mathieu. I love the work he's done with everyone, but there is no denying that the first two covers he did for Forbidden are a couple of the most iconic pieces for our genre. Getting Kent on board was a coupe and he gets us like no other artist could. He's got a pile of lyrics to inspire him and he fully understands the Omega Wave concept. I can't wait to see what he comes up with. Should be perfect!"
On the dedication of co-producer Tim Narducci: "Tim and I have know each other since '86, when I was in Forbidden Evil and he was in Tyrannicide. We were under-aged kids drinking beer in the Ruthie's Inn parking lot. That's some history and he knows his metal. Some of my peers have been grilling me on what it's like to produce a record for the first time. It's time consuming and somewhat difficult to get the performances out of someone you've known since you were kids, but I am not doing this alone. Tim Narducci has been by my side every step of the way. We help each other stay focused and motivated. He's excellent and catching the little things and bringing the big picture together. We also have a great engineer and person in Brad Barth, who is a recording wizard and also owns Audio Voyage/Sonic Room (where we're tracking). I really love working with these guys. Tim, Brad, and I have been playing together in SpiralArms since 2005. We've learned a lot about ourselves and recording over the last 5 years and recently completed Spiral's first full length album that comes out this summer. We started recording and finished that album before we began the Forbidden record."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Forbidden |
Rotting Christ - Latin America Tour
After the release of the recent album Aealo, Rotting Christ are set to tour Latin America in support of the album. Adds the band: "Finally we are back! Back to South America. Back to our Latinos metal brothers. We proudly announce that the Aealo worldwide tour will pass from your land. Be prepared for the battle."
12 June 2010 - Bar Brazil - Belo Horizonte - Brazil
13 June 2010 - Republica Music Bar - Campo Grande - Brazil
16 June 2010 - La Boveda - Arequipa - Peru
17 June 2010 - The Factory - Lima - Peru
18 June 2010 - Rock Y Guitarras - Santiago - Chile
19 June 2010 - Est Central Ferrocarril - Asuncion - Paraguay
20 June 2010 - Asbury Rock Club - Buenos Aires - Argentina
21 June 2010 - Club Progreso - General Rocka - Argentina
23 June 2010 - Rivadavia-Chibut - Comodoro - Argentina
25 June 2010 - Centro Comercial Mundial - La Paz - Boliva
26 June 2010 - Carioca Club - São Paulo - Brazil
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12 June 2010 - Bar Brazil - Belo Horizonte - Brazil
13 June 2010 - Republica Music Bar - Campo Grande - Brazil
16 June 2010 - La Boveda - Arequipa - Peru
17 June 2010 - The Factory - Lima - Peru
18 June 2010 - Rock Y Guitarras - Santiago - Chile
19 June 2010 - Est Central Ferrocarril - Asuncion - Paraguay
20 June 2010 - Asbury Rock Club - Buenos Aires - Argentina
21 June 2010 - Club Progreso - General Rocka - Argentina
23 June 2010 - Rivadavia-Chibut - Comodoro - Argentina
25 June 2010 - Centro Comercial Mundial - La Paz - Boliva
26 June 2010 - Carioca Club - São Paulo - Brazil
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Rotting Christ |
| Event: | Rotting Christ [POSTPONED] |
The Amenta - Working On New EP
After concluding a successful Australian Tour with Behemoth, Job For A Cowboy and Goatwhore, Australian metallers The Amenta have begun working on an EP which will function as an introduction to the new line-up and as a teaser for the upcoming third full length. Tentatively titled V01D, the EP will feature re-recorded songs from both full length albums, an unreleased Occasus era track, various instrumentals and experiments, a cover and multiple video clips, live shots and extraneous media.
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | The Amenta |
Mastic Scum - Bassist Leaves, Replacement Announced
Mastic Scum have posted the following update on their MySpace blog:
"We are happy to welcome Alex Schmid aka "Riffmaster X" as new bass-player in Mastic Scum. Alex is also active as guitar-player in "Days Of Loss" (Death metal) from Vienna. Due to time issues Boris Balogh had to leave the band. We wanna thank him for the great time we spent together in the last years and wish him all the best for the future. Mastic Scum will present the new line-up with new setlist at "Battle Of Metal" in Saalfelden on 30.04.2010."
"We are happy to welcome Alex Schmid aka "Riffmaster X" as new bass-player in Mastic Scum. Alex is also active as guitar-player in "Days Of Loss" (Death metal) from Vienna. Due to time issues Boris Balogh had to leave the band. We wanna thank him for the great time we spent together in the last years and wish him all the best for the future. Mastic Scum will present the new line-up with new setlist at "Battle Of Metal" in Saalfelden on 30.04.2010."
| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Mastic Scum |
Artillery - Enter The Studio In November
Artillery will enter the recording studio on the 29th of November to record a follow up to their very successful album When Death Comes (2009). New material will be recorded again at Medley Studios in Denmark with Søren Andersen as producer.
Guitarist Michael Stützer says: "Artillery is very excited to start working on the follow up to When Death Comes, which received such a great response from both fans and media. It´s great to go back to the studio only 1 1/2 year after our last effort, to show the fans that Artillery is working very hard to make new recordings and to tour again. And this time it won't take us 10 years to make a new album! We feel that the new songs will continue the style and production of our last efforts and we are looking forward to play new songs live for the best and most dedicated fans of metal."
The forthcoming yet untitled album will be released by Metal Mind Productions in mid 2011.
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Guitarist Michael Stützer says: "Artillery is very excited to start working on the follow up to When Death Comes, which received such a great response from both fans and media. It´s great to go back to the studio only 1 1/2 year after our last effort, to show the fans that Artillery is working very hard to make new recordings and to tour again. And this time it won't take us 10 years to make a new album! We feel that the new songs will continue the style and production of our last efforts and we are looking forward to play new songs live for the best and most dedicated fans of metal."
The forthcoming yet untitled album will be released by Metal Mind Productions in mid 2011.
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| Source: | artillery.dk |
| Band profile: | Artillery |