VOMITORY
Swedish death metallers VOMITORY have completed work on their fifth album, “Primal Massacre”, due on April 19 through Metal Blade Records.
The follow-up to 2002's “Blood Rapture” was recorded at…
ATROCITY
Former THEATRE OF TRAGEDY/current LEAVES' EYES frontwoman Liv Kristine and her husband, ATROCITY singer Alex Krull, welcomed their first child, a healthy son, on December 18, 2003 in Ludwigsburg, Germany….
DEICIDE
Earache Records has posted a preview of the upcoming DEICIDE DVD, “Behind the Scars – Under The Skin Of Deicide”, to be released with the special edition of the group's…
THE PROJECT HATE
THE PROJECT HATE, the Swedish band featuring Jörgen Sandström of ENTOMBED/GRAVE fame on lead vocals and current DARK FUNERAL touring guitarist Lord K (a.k.a. Kenth Philipson), are planning on entering…
THE BERZERKER
Australia's THE BERZERKER have posted a “limited” sneak peek at their forthcoming DVD, “The Principles and Practices of The Berzerker”. According to a posting at the band's web site, the…
MARDUK
Swedish black metallers MARDUK have announced the complete track listing for their much-anticipated DVD, “Funeral Marches And Warsongs”, due on January 19.
The long-delayed disc includes, among other features, a live…
DEICIDE
frontman Glen Benton recently spoke to music journalist Mark Prindle about the production of the group's early albums, their split with Roadrunner, their new CD, Benton's future work with VITAL…
OBITUARY
Legendary Florida death metallers OBITUARY are in the process of reforming with a view towards releasing a new CD in late 2004 or early 2005. “[Drummer] Donald [Tardy], [guitarist] Allen…
SINERGY
Finland's SINERGY will enter the studio in the spring to begin recording their fourth full-length album, tentatively due in late 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records.
“We actually have the majority of…
VISCERAL BLEEDING
Swedish death metallers VISCERAL BLEEDING have set “As Fury Unfolds” as the title of their sophomore album, tentatively due in March through Retribute Records. “The pre-mix result is simply amazing…
ILL NINO
shot a video for the track “This Time's For Real” on Tuesday (Jan. 13) in Spanish Harlem in New York City. Directing the proceedings was Zack Merck, who has previously…
WARRIOR
have released more details about their new album, “The Wars Of Gods And Men”, due on February 24 through Reality Entertainment.
The CD, which features guest appearances by KROKUS vocalist Marc…
WINDIR
frontman Valfar (a.k.a. Terje Bakken) was found dead on Saturday, January 17. He was 25 years old. Bakken's family are asking that speculation as to the nature of his death…
WWIII
the Los Angeles-based band featuring Mandy Lion on lead vocals, are in the process of filming a video for an as-yet-undisclosed track off their first album in 12 years, “When…
GODÜS
Spanish black metallers GODÜS have inked a deal with Xtreem Music.
Formed in 2000 as a side-project of members of WORMED and NÜLL, GODÜS are said to play “raw, mystic and…
PAGANIZER
Swedish death metallers PAGANIZER have re-signed with Xtreem Music for the release of their new album, tentatively due in June. “Eight new songs has been written and arranged for the…
DISILLUSION
Leipzig, Germany-based metallers DISILLUSION have completed work on their full-length debut, “Back To Times Of Splendor”, due on April 5 through Metal Blade Records. “The band is very satisfied with…
IMMEMORIAL
Polish death metallers IMMEMORIAL have been added to the forthcoming DIMENSION ZERO headlining tour of Europe, according to an official press release from IMMEMORIAL's record company, Conquer Records. HANDFUL OF…
SUFFOCATION
Reunited New York death metallers SUFFOCATION entered the studio today (January 16) to begin recording “Souls To Deny”, their first full-length release since 1995's “Pierced From Within”, tentatively due in…
DISSECTION
The official DISSECTION web site, www.dissection.nu, has posted two new photos of frontman Jon Nödtveidt. The pictures were taken at the Hall prison in Södertälje, Sweden in December 2003 and…
SETH
French black metal band SETH have finished recording their fourth album, tentatively titled “Era-Decay”, for a spring release through Avantgarde Music.
“All takes are recorded and the mix is not…
SEVENTH ONE
Swedish power metallers SEVENTH ONE will enter Tornado studio in Hamburg, Germany on Sunday (January 18) to begin recording their sophomore album, tentatively due this spring through Armageddon Products. The…
STRATOVARIUS
Finland's STRATOVARIUS have announced the addition of a new singer and drummer to the group's ranks.
The following is the band's official statement on the matter:
“New vocalist for STRATOVARIUS is called…
NIGHTWISH
NIGHTWISH's first DVD, “From Wishes To Eternity”, has been certified gold in Germany, according to a posting at the band's official web site. “This is the very first time band…
SOLITUDE AETURNUS
John Perez of SOLITUDE AETURNUS will join Brainticket recording artists WELL OF SOULS on stage January 24 at the WELL OF SOULS CD release party at the 19th Hole in…
ANATHEMA
ANATHEMA have set a February 24 U.S. release date through KOCH Records/Music For Nations for their seventh studio album, “A Natural Disaster”.
The follow-up to 2001's “A Fine Day to Exit”…
ATROCITY
Germany's ATROCITY have finished filming a video for the track “Cold Black Days”, the first single off their forthcoming full-length album, “Atlantis”. The single is scheduled to hit the stores…
RAZORBACK
RAZORBACK, the new band consisting of Rolf Munkes (guitar, MAJESTY, ex-VANIZE), Stefan Berggren (vocals, ex-COMPANY OF SNAKES), Marcus Bielenberg (bass, ex-VANIZE), Pierre Fienhold (drums, ex-VANIZE) and Chris Heun (guitar, ex-SHYLOCK),…
PRETTY MAIDS
Veteran Danish hard rockers PRETTY MAIDS have posted the following message at their official web site:
“WE'RE BACK!!!!!
“Well, in fact we've never really been away, but as some might have noticed,…
ANNIHILATOR
Long-running Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR have posted the cover artwork for their upcoming CD, “All For You”.
As previously reported, “All For You” is tentatively due this spring through Germany's AFM Records….