NYC’S SUN DESCENDS has an all new line-up and a re-scheduled studio date. Singer Mem V. Stein has recruited Kristian Shamash on guitars (replacing Sam Awry), and Steve Proios on drums as permanent members for the band’s up-coming, second full-length album. SUN DESCENDS is scheduled to begin recording their new release for Twilight Distribution (Germany), […]
DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS who have been signed by British label Conquer Records in June 2006 has been confirmed as the main support act for AETERNUS on their European tour in November / December this year. The band will be promoting their latest effort "Plurima Mortis Imago" which is out now.
Tabu Recordings has announced that recently signed Norwegian cult Doom band FUNERAL has just lost one of its two founders. Guitarist Christian Loos was found dead in his flat on Saturday, October 28. He was 31. ARES KINGDOM have issued the following statement regarding the cancelation of their upcoming tour: "Ares Kingdom regrets to announce […]
Iron Pegasus Records will release a picture disc version of PENTACLE‘s "Under The Black Cross" album. For the very first time, this album will be accompanied by the lyrics. To support the lyrical concept several photos were used for the new layout. Each photo is linked to its specific lyrics, so that you should get […]
DEICIDE have just completed filming of live concert footage for their forthcoming DVD, slated for a February 2007 release in the US and January 2007 in the UK and Europe. The DVD will include exclusive live footage of a reincarnated DEICIDE and will landmark their first DVD with guitar duo, Jack Owen (ex-CANNIBAL CORPSE) and […]
Maarten Luysterburg aka "Der Knüppelmeister" aka "Ploegbaas" from BRUTUS (who also used to play in GODDESS OF DESIRE) killed himself after he jumped in front of a passing train last Tuesday. Apparently, longtime depressions, together with medication and drugs were supposed to be the cause.
The new voice of EXCITER is Kenny "Metalmouth" Winter from Brooklyn, New York. After holding auditions this past summer, the band was blown away with Kenny’s three and a half octave range, delivered with tremendous intensity and conviction. EXCITER’s Metal maniac fans throughout the globe will witness Kenny’s vocal performance on the upcoming new release, […]
OSM Records will release the new RUFFIANS album "Desert Of Tears" on December 6th 2006. The track listing reads as follows: ‘I Believe’, ‘Running Blind’, ‘Day Of The Champion’, ‘I Will Fly’, ‘Desert Of Tears’, ‘Darkest Of Light’, ‘It Ain’t Over’, ‘Live By The Sword’, ‘Chosen One’, ‘Soldiers Fate’, ‘Freedom’ and ‘Do Or Die’ (bonus […]
Florida-based Death Metallers DIABOLIC have issued the following update: "Just got a call from Jerry Mortellaro (ex-DIABOLIC guitarist) tonight letting us know that Bryan Hipp, ex-DIABOLIC guitarist, died last night (Saturday, Oct. 21). Cause of death unknown. Bryan Hipp helped write songs off the DIABOLIC album "Subterranal Magnitude" and helped DIABOLIC complete the ‘Death Metal […]
IMMORTAL RITES have recently finished the recordings of their second full-length album entitled "Source Code @ Converter’s Day". The basic productions was done by ex – ATROCITY / LEAVES EYES drummer Martin Schmidt at Audiospezialist Studios, Germany, while the mastering took place at the famous Uunisound Studios, Sweden by EDGE OF SANITY mastermind Dan Swanö. […]