March 03, 2003

Razorback Records will soon be releasing a split CD of Grind legends GENERAL SURGERY and true-life pathologists THE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, featuring all new material from both bands. GENERAL SURGERY have reassembled with a collection of all new songs, including ‘Pre-Bisectal Corrosive Immersion’, ‘Mortuary Wars’ and ‘Cauterization Frenzy’. THE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, come up with six new tracks, including: ‘Bloatation (Repugnant Refloatation)’, ‘Forensic Photography’ and ‘Cruentous Mess’. For further info check out the following official websites: www.generalsurgery.nu or www.thecountymedicalexaminers.com or www.razorbackrecords.com

ARCH ENEMY may be naming their forthcoming album, "DehumaniZation" or "Anthems Of Aggression". The band are hoping to release the Andy Sneap-produced record in the summer.

The Bonded By Metal Over Europe Tour 2003 will begin in October and feature the following lineup: EXODUS, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, AGENT STEEL, BEHEMOTH, MORTICIAN, CARNAL FORGE, OCCULT and CALLENISH CIRCLE. A full itinerary of dates will be announced soon.

CANNIBAL CORPSE hit the road in Europe on April 16th in Bussum, NL. Dates run until May 5 in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Hammerheart Records is caught up in litigation with the estate of the late DEATH / CONTROL DENIED frontman Chuck Schuldiner over the release of CONTROL DENIED‘s forthcoming sophomore release, "When Machine And Man Collide".

SINISTER have confirmed a string of upcoming shows in Mexico and Columbia. They are: March 20 – Plaza D’Tros – Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, 21 – Venue TBA – Queretaro, Mexico, 23 – Circo Volador – Mexico City, Mexico and 24 – Palacio de los Deportes – Bogota, Columbia.

DIABOLICAL have replaced drummer Henric Ohlsson with C. Stjarnlof. The band are currently rehearsing.