NAIO SSAION „Out Loud”
The once fresh concept of a metal band with a female singer is gradually becoming stale. With the success of bands like LACUNA COIL, EVANESCENCE, and most recentlyARCH ENEMY, labels are in a foot race to sign what may be the next EVANESCENCE. Some bands of this sub-genre are quite remarkable like NIGHTWISH and LEAVES EYE.
MACK „Self-Titled”
MACK is a musical project led by former ROLLINS BAND drummer, Jason Mackenroth. Its not a coincidence that Mackenroth would dub this band the abbreviated form of his own name because this CD affords him a chance to showcase his musical talents.
IMPALED NAZARENE Banned in Germany
The goat-worshipping black metal freaks, IMPALED NAZARENE posted the following news via their Myspace page:
“Hi all friends,
I just received some new information from the guys over europe.
3 Shows in Germany…
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Studio Update
Gene Hoglan, drummer extraordinare of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, posted the following excerpt from his recording diary via the band's website:
“Gene's Recording Diaries…part deux-ish.
Howdy folks! Well, let's get right to…
Tribute to the “original” Tchort
A tribute concert to the “original” Tchort, Jeff Elrod, will take place at 7 P.M. on Friday May 12th at Oade's Hidden Camel in Lansing, Michigan. MASOCHIST will be performing…
ICED EARTH bassist MacDonough to fill in for Jim Sheppard
NEVERMORE bass player and one of the founding members Jim Sheppard will soon be undergoing a minor procedure for Crohn's Disease, a condition he's managed for over 15 years. Unable…
GRAVE „Fiendish Regression”
After releasing two mediocre albums, Century Media veterans, GRAVE explode back into the death metal scene to prove they can still hang with the big boys. GRAVE took a hardcore stance on “Hating Life,” which shouldnt even be considered part of the GRAVE catalogue.
UNLEASHED „Sworn Allegiance”
Cool Songs: Only the Dead, The Longships are Coming, Destruction of the Race of Men
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