New releases
OUT NOW:
* STEELPREACHER “Route 666” CD (Steelpreacher). 8 tracks in the traditional 80's Euro Heavy Metal vein! Fantastic artwork done by tthe famous Dragon Design studio! Visit http://www.steelpreacher.de
* CETI “Lamiastrata”…
SATHANAS
SATHANAS sign deal with Drakkar productions. New cd “Hex Nefarious” out in 2003. Distros, labels get in contact: drakkar2@wanadoo.fr …
FALL OF SERENITY
Fall of Serenity proudly presents “Behind The Veil”, a brandnew song from the upcoming album. Check it out and make sure to leave some feedback at www.fallofserenity.com
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FIREBIRD
Firebird, the band featuring former Carcass/Napalm Death guitarist Bill Steer, will release a new, as yet untitled album in Japan during February. A release in other parts of the world…
Something about RIPIO
Group ripio from la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, edited its first cd “condenado a vivir”, by underecords. Cd has 8 songs. The style of music of ripio is a mix…
Mausoleum Records Release
After initially founding WARNING SF in San Francisco in 1982, guitarist JON TORRES a figurehead in bands such as THUNDERHEAD, ULYSSES SIREN, ANGEL WITCH, I4NI, joined LAAZ ROCKIT in the…
RACER X
Racer X have just finished recording a new album called Getting Heavier. This is to be released in Japan before Christmas, with the rest of the world getting a chance…
NIGHTWISH
Finlands Nightwish are currently working on a DVD. This is expected to be released by Spinefarm in June, and should feature promo videos, live footage, plus at 60 minutes of…
SATHANAS
'warlords of death' 7″EP will be out on Agonia Records during January 2003. The 7″inch includes 2 new tracks and Bathory's cover 'rise the dead'. The vinyl will be pressed…
ATROCITY
guitarist Sebastian Schult (From Thy Ashes, Teabag) has been added to the lineup. …
IMMORTAL
Immortal and the Children Of Bodom are among the first batch of bands to be confirmed for Norway's Inferno Festival, which happens in Oslo from April 17-19.
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DARKTHRONE
Veteran Norwegian black metallers Darkthrone are to record their new album, 'Hate Them', next month. It will be produced by Satyricon mainman Satyr and is due out in February on…
LORD BELIAL
guitarist Fredrik Wester has left the band on good terms due to lack of time the original lineup has been reinstated: Thomas (v,g), Micke (d), Anders (b), Niclas 'Pepa'…
CONTROL DENIED
Jane Schuldiner, Chuck's mother, recently posted the following statement: “I know you're all concerned that the new Control Denied album won't happen but the legal problems had to be taken…
SLAYER
Slayer are to issue a live DVD called 'War At The Warfield' early in 2003. This features a live show at The Warfield Theatre in San Francisco filmed last December….
CONFESSOR
the early 90s Earache band has reformed with the original lineup (except Ivan Colon who passed away last year) current lineup is as follows: Scott Jeffreys (v), Steve Shelton…
PANZER
The bassist Mauricio Cliff (exMystic, the Brazilian band of Frank Godszik/Kreator) is the new band member. …
TIERRA SANTA
The singer of Tierra Santa Angel did to much vocal sessions the last days in the studio and lost his voice. For this reason the Tierra Santa Tour is canceled…
MOONSPELL
Portugals Moonspell are to play three shows in South America during early December one in Chile and two in Mexico. …
JUDAS PRIEST
Judas Priest have once again strongly denied reports that theyre about to get back with former vocalist Rob Halford. The latest rumours have suggested a tour featuring both Halford and…
AC/DC
are to issue a DVD called Rockmasters AC/DC on February 18. This features a 1977 concert from the Golders Green Hippodrome in London, recorded by the BBC as part…
THE HAUNTED
The Haunted have finished work on their new album, which has the title One Kill Wonder, with Arch Enemy/Spiritual Beggars guitarist Mike Amott guesting on one track. Expect a release…
OPETH
Opeth have just finished working on their new album, Damnation. Its currently being mixed by Porcupine Tree mainman Steven Wilson, who also produced the record. The band will have Spiritual…
CHILDREN OF BODOM
Finnish band The Children Of Bodom are to release their new album, The Hate Crew Deathroll in late January. This is to be available through Spinefarm.
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GUNS'N'ROSES
Guns NRoses are to make an attempt to enter the Guinness Book Of Records by playing two shows in Philadelphia, at the First Union Center on December 6 and the…
ANNIHILATOR
Annihilator have finally signed a deal with German label AFM. The band are to release the live album Double Live Annihilation in March, followed by a new studio album next…
ZAKK WYLDE
Black Label Society, featuring Ozzy guitarist Zakk Wylde, are currently working on their new studio album. Titled The Blessed Hellride, it should be released by Spitfire Records next spring.
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BORKNAGAR
Breaking news from the BORKNAGAR camp, from mastermind Řystein G. Brun:
“The recording of our next album will start early next year. We estimate to use about 4-6 months to…
DREAM EVIL
Guitarist Gus G. shares some of the latest escapades with his DREAM EVIL band mates Fredrik Nordström, Niklas Istfeldt, Ster Stĺlfors, and Snowy Shaw:
“We entered Studio Fredman on November…
…AND OCEANS
What lurks in the darkest recesses of one of the most creative minds to hail from Finland? …AND OCEANS vocalist Kenny reveals:
“We haven't been doing shit the last few…