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Scottish Blood Metallers ACHREN have released a live DVD entitled "Impaled At Bloodstock-Open-Air 2010". It was produced in conjunction with UK based Darkbox Films and features their whole Bloodstock performance from the New Blood Stage at last years festival, a band biography, photo galleries and preview recordings of their upcoming debut album. You can check out the song ‘Impaled’ at www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvMK8SI_v2g. The DVD is available here. The band will play the following European Summer Festivals: Metalcamp, Slovenia, July 11-18, 2011, Wacken-Open-Air, Germany, August 03-06, 2011 and Bloodstock-Open-Air, UK, August 11-14, 2011.
Swedish Death Metallers INSISION will release their new EP, "End Of All", later in the year via the U.S. label Sevared Records. The CD was recorded at Off Beat Studio in Stockholm with engineer Anders Erikssonand and features the following tracklisting: ‘Expire’, ‘Curvature’, ‘Descend’, ‘Beckoning’ and ‘Ex Oblivione’. Commented the band: "We are proud to announce that the cover and booklet for our upcoming EP, ‘End Of All’, is almost done. The master of brutal covers/artwork Toshihiro Egawa that also made covers/artwork for our brothers in LIVIDITY, DYING FETUS, MASS INFECTION, BEHEADED and DEVOURMENT, to name a few. Toshihiro has done a great job with "End Of All". Also, our friend Fredrik Lindgren (at) Blackened Media has put down a huge and amazing effort in the booklet layout. "End Of All" is the first release out of two on Sevared Records and everything has gone smoothly from the recording to getting the cover and booklet done. We are very eager to release "End Of All". Also to start working on new material for the next yet-untitled full-length album. We keep on doing this music for all the loyal brutal Death Metal fanatics around the world. It has been brutal and fun working with this new material and we’re all excited about the release. We felt a need to get it out there while writing our next full-length album, mainly for the fans supporting us down the years as it has been just too fucking long since our last release. But now finally, we’re here. This time it’s going to be a five-track release, giving you four completely new killer tracks, the fifth bonus track being a remake of a song from our early days. It’s just a brutal beating, a package delivering brutal and aggressive Death Metal, the INSISION way, of course!! This one will break your necks for sure!!" INSISION recently parted ways with guitarist Magnus Martinsson due to his "involvement and focus on other bands and projects" and recruited Death Metal / Jazz – influenced axeman Tobias Alpadie as a session member. Bassist Daniel Ekeroth left INSISION in May 2009 and was replaced by Joel Andersson, who previously played with IMMERSED IN BLOOD. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/insision
DERANGED will enter Berno Studio in Malmö, Sweden in February to begin recording their eighth full-length album, "Cut, Carve, Rip, Serve", to be released via Sevared Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD (among others) are: ‘Workshed Slaughter’, ‘Slay And Grind’, ‘Limbless Slave’, ‘Savage Hacksaw Castration’, ‘Depraved And Zombified’, ‘Blood On Pale Hands’ and ‘Razorsharp Decapitation’. Commented drummer Rikard Wermén: "We’re busy working on the new material. I would say that pretty much all of the music is all written and done. There are still a few lyrics and vocal patterns to be done. A lot of people have questioned me how the new material sounds like, and personally I would say that (there is) more shit going on within the songs than earlier. Not that I claim it’s over-the-top technical or anything; it isn’t just more variation and still insane and truly brutal. As a matter of fact, I would go as far and say that it’s yet our most brutal and sick material so far! Needless to say, I’m really looking forward to have a new disc out. It’s been around three years since our last one, so it’s about damn time." For more information, visit www.myspace.com/stabandhack
HEADHUNTER D.C.‘s second album "Punishment At Dawn" from 1993 has just been re-released on CD format via Cogumelo Records. The CD features 4 bonus tracks: a cover of SEPULTURA’s classic ‘Morbid Visions’, recorded in ’98 during the recording sessions of "… And The Sky Turns To Black…" (previously featured on the North American issue of this album only) and 3 live tracks. A new graphic concept with old photos and flyers (93-94 era only), a text about the history of the album and fully remastered audio. More info and ordering details at www.cogumelo.com or www.myspace.com/headhunterdc
Craig Smilowski (ex – IMMOLATION, ex – GOREAPHOBIA) has formed a new band together with Cazz Grant (CRUCIFIER), Matt Dwyer (RELLIK) and Chris Milewski named MASADA. They have just released their first 2 song demo "Suffer Mental Decay" which is available as a free download at masada.bandcamp.com/album/suffer-mental-decay or on CD-R directly from the band masadadasam@yahoo.com
The new album of ACHERONTAS is entitled "Vamachara". All music and philosophy for this album is ready and the recording will be finished by the end of June. "Vamachara" will be released this Autumn as a CD and noble vinyl by Agonia Records.
TEMPLE OF BAAL are currently recording new tracks for a split album with RITUALIZATION. The split will be released as a CD and limited vinyl in Autumn 2011 by Agonia Records.
San Antonio’s blackened Death / Thrashers HOD will hit the road with MARDUK, AURA NOIR, BLACK ANVIL and PANZERFAUST as part of the "Seven Bowls Of Wrath" Tour. HOD will join on May 29, 2011 in Montreal and then end their trek with a handful of co-headlining dates with PANZERFAUST. Check out the exact dates here. HOD’s new album "Book Of The Worm" is expected to see the light of day in the coming months. HOD guitarist Carl "Lord Necron" Snyder comments: "Just a couple more days until HOD hits the road with MARDUK, AURA NOIR, BLACK ANVIL and PANZERFAUST! We look forward to all the new places we will be playing. Make sure to get to the shows early because everyone of these bands will destroy. A lot of new material will be unleashed so be ready to hear a lot of new material from the upcoming "Book Of The Worm" album."
On June 02, 2011, Chilean Death Metallers THORNAFIRE will be supporting SLAYER when the Thrash titans bring their World Painted Blood Tour to South America. Understandably, the band is marking this occasion as a huge moment in their career as guitarist Victor Mac-Namara reflects in the following statement: "We are very happy as musicians and fans to be part in the scenario of a SLAYER concert, and opening for them in our city.The truth is that I don’t have many words to talk about it, I can only say that we will unleash our fury and vibe on stage with our sharp axes and drums to evoke the somber cry of death. In short, we hope to leave the stage like shit, but leave at least the electrical system working for SLAYER to finally crush this masochistic audience with their classic tyranny." THORNAFIRE is currently working hard on the anticipated follow up to 2009’s "Vorex Deconstrucción" album. In a previously released statement regarding the forthcoming album, Mac-Namara commented: "Currently we are writing music a little different than what we have done in the past. It’s a variation, but still true to our underground Death Metal underground roots. I’m drawing concepts for the album artwork. We hope to have this released by 2012."
SINISTER had to cancel their appearance at Mexico’s Metal In The Forest Festival, because some members aren’t able to leave their work. This would have been the last show in the current line-up from SINISTER as guitarist Alex Paul, drummer Edwin van den Eeden and bassist Joost van der Graaf have left the band. Vocalist Aad Kloosterwaard, now the only remaining band member, comments: "But don’t be afraid, the band will go on with a new line-up … and will let the SINISTER flame burn for some more years to come."
On July 01 (G/A/S) / July 04 (Europe) Metal Blade Records will release a CD + DVD package by BITCH. The CD includes the "Be My Slave" album and the "Damnation Alley" mini-LP, both being remastered. There will be an exclusive bonus track on the CD, ‘Let’s Go’, which has never been released before. The bonus-DVD includes ancient footage from the early and mid 80s. All sorts of live clips recorded at various American shows. The DVD also includes the entire show BITCH just played in April this year at the prestigious Keep It True Festival in Germany, filmed with multiple cameras. More info at www.bitchmetal.com or www.myspace.com/bitchmetal
Sweden’s old school Death Metallers MIASMAL have landed on American shores and are currently tearing a path of destruction across the countryside. With the cities of Austin, Dallas and St. Louis already left smoldering, MIASMAL brings the devastation to Chicago tonight as they head to Maryland Death Fest for what threatens to be one of the weekend’s most memorable performances. A full list of tour dates you’ll find here. All further MIASMAL info at www.myspace.com/miasmalband
"The Gloomy Reflections Of Our Hidden Sorrows", the debut album by CENOTAPH, will be released on vinyl for the very first time. It will be presented as a double 12" gatefold vinyl LP, remastered, with two bonus tracks (‘Repulsive Odor To Decomposition’ and ‘Larvs Of Subconscious’) and the original artwork used with permission of the Polish artist Ryszard Wojtynski. Chaos Records will also reissue the CD version of "The Gloomy Reflections Of Our Hidden Sorrows" later this year. More info at www.chaos-records.com
Dark Descent Records will reissue DEATH STRIKE‘s "Fuckin’ Death" on CD and vinyl. The vinyl version will include a foreword by Olivier "Zoltar" Badin of Terrorizer and other publications and Paul Speckmann himself wrote some lengthy liner notes, documenting the early times. Additionally, the jacket has stayed true to the original release including the gold pantone. This will be offered in black vinyl and two separate special edition colors. One will be exclusive to Me Saco Un Ojo and the other color will be sold through Dark Descent Records. Both will have the black vinyl version. The CD layout is complete and has been sent to press. It will be available on June 13, 2011 with pre-orders starting soon. The CD will contain an eight page booklet with the same liner notes, foreword, new scans / photos and complete correct lyrics. The booklet will have the originally intended gold pantone on the cover (no shitty yellow), the back insert and the CD itself. Tracklist: ‘The Truth’, ‘Mangled Dehumanization’, ‘Pay To Die’, ‘Re-Entry And Destruction’, ‘The Final Conflict’, ‘Man Killed America’ / ‘Embryonic Misc’, ‘Pervert’ and ‘Remorseless Poison’ plus the following bonus rehearsal tracks: ‘Live For Free’, ‘The Truth’ (both on CD and LP), Pay To Die’ and ‘Master’ (both on CD). More details and updates at www.darkdescent.net
New York Thrashers PRIME EVIL have reunited with all original members (vocalist Andy Eichhorn, guitarists Mike Usifer and Gary Day, drummer Todd Gukelberger and bassist Mary Ciullo) and are currently rehearsing their classic material as well as writing new songs. The band has plans to record and release these songs in late 2011 or early 2012. PRIME EVIL will also be part in some showcase packages in the Northeast U.S. by late summer / early fall. More details to follow in the weeks and months ahead.
NECROMORPH guitarist Benner will leave the band for personal reasons. He will still play the upcoming shows (for example the "Grind The Nazi Scum Festival" – www.myspace.com/grindthenaziscum) until a replacement has been found. More details at www.necromorph.net