Anaal Nathrakh Confirm Live Lineup

For their first gig ever, British cyber/black metal act ANAAL NATHRAKH will be headlining a show at The Underworld in London, on December 15 with KHOLD, TED MAUL and LEECH WOMAN as part of Terrorizer magazine's "A Cold Night In Hell 2006" festival. The band will also play the following day in Birmingham with RAMESSES and NARCOSIS at Edwards No. 8. The lineup of bands on this show was picked personally by ANAAL NATHRAKH. Both shows will have a full live lineup completed by Ventnor on guitar, Shane Embury (NAPALM DEATH, LOCK UP, WARHAMMER) on bass and Danny Herrera (NAPALM DEATH, VENOMOUS CONCEPT) on drums. Tickets are available on www.ticketweb.co.uk.

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Listen To Unearth's "Our Days of Eulogy" Clips

You can now hear song clips from Unearth's new album, "Our Days of Eulogy" on MTV.com. "Our Days of Eulogy" includes 5 live tracks, the "Endless" EP, and the out-of-print debut EP "Above the Fall of Man." The CD hit stores today, November 15th.

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Testament Confirmed For Atarfe Vega Rock Festival

TESTAMENT and NUCLEAR ASSAULT have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Atarfe Vega Rock festival, set to take place March 10-11, 2006 at Nave Medina Elvira in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order):

BEHEMOTH
FEAR FACTORY
GAMMA RAY
IN EXTREMO
MASTERPLAN
MONSORROW
NUCLEAR ASSAULT
TESTAMENT
TO/DIE/FOR
TWISTED SISTER

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Leng Tch'e To Shoot New Video

Leng Tch'e will be shooting a video for "Derisive Conscience" later this month. The video will be shot by Maurice Swinkels of Lowlife Media (Aborted, Exodus) and is expected to debut in the near future.

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Metallica Review, Photos From Rolling Stones Show

METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following "review" of the band's performance last night (Nov. 13) as the support act for THE ROLLING STONES at SBC Park in San Francisco, California:

"It seems like a long year ago that METALLICA left the stage in San Jose to enjoy their personal lives and families. Well, the band finally returned after that year long absence to answer a higher calling. What was that higher calling, you ask? Well, when THE ROLLING STONES come knocking on your door I think it's safe to say that a calling like that is enough to interrupt your vacation, or solitude, or whatever you'd like to call it.

"As the breeze blew off of the Bay Sunday night, that familiar sound of 'Ecstasy of Gold' rang through the PA, despite the fact that the lights were on. I must say... personally, it doesn't have the same effect with the lights on but, after half of 'Ecstasy' they finally killed the lights and all was grand. Much debate has raged on the METALLICA Message Boards about what the band would be playing or what they would be opening up with. Well, no one would have guessed what we were about to be greeted with... when an oddly sounding bass started ringing through the stadium followed by a slow drum beat. Of course, only the die-hard's would know... but opening with 'Orion' was a truly awesome sight. They played the first half of the song which has never been played live before, despite what a certain Danish drummer might have said. More...

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Deicide's Glen Benton on BBC2 Documentary

Deicide frontman Glen Benton will feature in an hour long BBC documentary called Death Metal Murders (part of the acclaimed 'This World' series), which explores link between Heavy Metal music (specifically Death and Black Metal) and Satanism and murder. The show will air at 9pm (GMT), Thursday 24th November on BBC2.

Of the young heavy metal fans pictured, three are now dead; four are on trial charged with murder; one is serving 19 years; two more of their friends are serving long prison sentences. They were called the Beasts of Satan and their story has gripped Italy for more than a year. With unique access to them and their families, as well as graphic police footage, This World asks - how much did their addiction to satanic Death Metal music influence their descent into torture, sacrifices and murder? The film also travels around the world, from Milan to Oslo to California, investigating the bizarre underground scene that is Extreme Metal music. We interview the extraordinary musicians ­ from Glen Benton of Deicide (who has an upside down cross branded into his forehead) and Necrobutcher of Norwegian Black Metal band Mayhem, to a Capuchin monk who struts the stage of a Metal festival in Northern Italy roaring out Heavy Metal songs, to self-confessed Swedish Satanists Dissection.

"Bleeding on your knees/ My satisfaction is what I need/ The urge to take my fist/ And violate every orifice/ You're nothing/ Beaten into submission/ Raping again and again." These are the lyrics of Sex. Murder. Art. - a 1995 track by American band Slayer, who have sold millions of albums around the world. They and other Death Metal bands sing about rape, torture, necrophilia, murder and Satanism. Over the years, this type of music has been blamed for driving teenage boys to murder and suicide. The parents of Elyse Marie Pahler took Slayer to a California court in a failed attempt to ban the sale of this kind of music to children, after their daughter was murdered by Slayer fans obsessed with Satanism.
 
"No-one can contradict me when I say that Heavy Metal and Satanism are closely linked. They go hand in hand, they're inseparable. I say this without the shadow of a doubt," says Michele Tollis, father of Fabio, who was murdered in a Satanic ritual by the Beasts of Satan sect in Italy.  Michele has become something of an expert in the genre, having attended more than 80 Heavy Metal concerts during a six year search for his son which culminated in the discovery of the body last year. More...

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The Berzerker Video Message Posted Online

Luke Kenny has posted a video message online for Berzerker fans as they count down to the release of the bands third and best album 'World Of Lies'. You will need Quicktime installed to view this clip.

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Kalmah Reveal New Album Details

Finnish melodic death metallers KALMAH have posted the following message on their official website:

"Cheers!

So, this is the second week in studio and the recordings have gone smooth this far. Right now I closed my rhytmn guitar sessions and Pekka is starting. We spent time to find the guitar sound for rhytmn section and I´m glad we did it because what I hear now is brutal and "ear-taking".

We have done all in all 11 songs from which one is a cover. All in all the next album will contain 10 songs and the cover will a bonus for some releases. So here are the names of the songs (in no spesific order):

Bitter Metallic Side
Defeat
The Groan of Wind
One from the Stands
The Black Waltz
With Terminal Intensity
To the Gallows
Time Takes Us All
Mindrust
Man of the King

+cover

Tomorrow we have a gig at Räntämetalli and we are going to play Bitter Metallic Side from the new album. So, You`ll get the taste of what is coming... See You there!

And the name of the album will be "The Black Waltz"."

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Dissection Bassist Haakon Forwald Leaves The Band

Reunited Swedish death/black metallers DISSECTION have posted the following message on their official website:

"As a result of bassist Haakon Forwald's family situation back home in Norway and his initiatory work with the Norwegian cell division of the Misanthropic Luciferian Order (MLO) it has been decided that Forwald will step back from the position as DISSECTION's bass player in order to focus on his esoteric and exoteric work in Norway. DISSECTION wish Forwald the best of luck on the path to anti-cosmic gnosis and thank him for his time with the band.

This will not affect the two upcoming shows in Sweden and Germany booked for December and January where DISSECTION for the last time ever will perform a set based solely on the old albums!

Bass player candidates already exist and are currently being tried out in rehearsals!"

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Soulrelic Complete Work On 'Tears Of Deceit' Video

SOULRELIC, the Finnish band whose lineup includes current TO/DIE/FOR guitarist Antza Talala, have completed work on the "Tears of Deceit" video. The clip, which features Markku Peltola and Jutta Valkeinen (singer of the Finnish band PORNORPHANS) in the starring roles, has been submitted to Voice TV and Finland's Music Television. The video will also be included on the DVD that will accompany the December issue of the Finnish music magazine Soundi.

"Tears of Deceit", which entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 13, comes off the group's recently released debut album, "Love is a Lie We Both Believed", available now on Spinefarm Records. The CD was mixed by Hiili Hiilesmaa, who has previously worked with such acts as H.I.M., SENTENCED, MOONSPELL and THE 69 EYES.

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DragonForce Forced to Cancel US Show

Taken from DragonForce's official website:

Due to unforeseen circumstances DragonForce will not be able to gain entry to the US this time around to play the show at CBGB's on November 22nd. The band are as stunned by this news as their fans who have waited a long time to see them will be. The band have vowed that they will be back however and sincerely apologise for this disappointment, which was entirely beyond their control.
DragonForce are still scheduled to play the Quebec International Metal Fest in Canada on November 20th.

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Watch Most Precious Blood's "Shark Ethic" Video

You can check out the brand new video from MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD for their song "Shark Ethic" on Trustkill now. The video will be airing in the coming weeks on FUSE and M2 as well.

MPB are currently supporting HATEBREED on the "10 Years Of Brutality" Tour all across the US. Also along for the ride is Full Blown Chaos, Gizmachi, and more.

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Drowningman Band Update

Drowningman vocalist Simon Brody has issued the following band update:

"Drowningman will be taking the rest of the year off to write and regroup. Their appearances on the recent 'Love On The Rocks Tour' were cut short due to family emergencies/illnesses among members of the band. Several members will not be returning to Drowningman due to new familial responsibilities (Congratulations). We will also be taking this time to find a permenant drummer rather than share Dave Joyal's notable drum skills with Silent Drive and spread either band too thin. Josh Parent, will be rejoining the band. He was recently found crawling from a ditch somewhere in Iowa after being reported missing during The Drowningman/Darkest Hour Tour of 2002. The band has already been approached by several potential replacements on drums but would consider any candidate for a try-out who is creative, able to collaborate in a group and voice their opinions, is tour worthy and does not think Drowningman is a metal band. Similarly we are looking for a guitarist song-writer who is familiar with Drowningman's past but also likes stuff like Swing Kids, Orchid, Doves, Rorschach, SDRE, ATDI, Drive Like Jehu and is aware that Drowningman is not a mosh band (but we do like to rock a breakdown here and there if it's cleverly done). As always drop us a line and point us in a direction of where we can hear your work - simonbyronbrody@hotmail.com. Note we are also located in NYC now and are hoping to write a record far superior to our most recent auditorally (did I make that up?) troubled LP."

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Beyond the Flesh Post Video Online

New Jersey death/thrashers BEYOND THE FLESH have uploaded their video for the song "The Scars That Remain" at their official web site. The video was shot and edited by Micheal Bellisario of Punk Duck Studios and directed by the band themselves. "The Scars That Remain" is taken from the CD "What The Mind Perceives", released earlier in the year year via Screaming Ferret Wreckords.

BEYOND THE FLESH are currently wrapping up the writing process for their new full-length release, due out next year. Visit www.beyondtheflesh.net for more information.

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Mortician Vocalist Arrested In Poland

According to an article in the Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza, MORTICIAN vocalist/bassist Will Rahmer was arrested by the Polish police after threatening a taxi driver with a knife and stealing a taxi cab following the group's performance in the Polish city of Zielona Gora on Sunday (Nov. 13).

Rahmer reportedly called a cab after MORTICIAN's concert in Zielona Gora (which the other MORTICIAN members performed without Rahmer) and requested to be taken to the Berlin airport so that he could fly back to the United States. He allegedly went berserk in the car and threatened to stab the driver of the cab with a small knife. The taxi driver escaped and called the police. In the meantime, Will stole the car and drove himself to the Polish/German border crossing in Swiecko where he was subsequently picked up by the authorities.

According to the report, Rahmer was placed under arrest and is being held on several charges which carry a maximum penalty of 3 to 15 years.

To view the original Gazeta Wyborcza article (in Polish), click here.

MORTICIAN were in the middle of a European tour with BLOOD RED THRONE and AKERCOCKE when the incident took place. The group are said to be continuing the trek, with members of BLOOD RED THRONE and AKERCOCKE assisting with bass and vocal duties.

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Celtic Frost and Emperor Coming To the US?

According the Virginia based venue Jaxx's official site you should E-mail them at jaxxwebmaster@comcast.net if you would be interested in seeing CELTIC FROST and EMPEROR perform live - therefore hinting at the possibility of the bands coming to the US for a tour.

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Brujeria Announce First Dates Of 2006

Legendary extreme metal project BRUJERIA have announced their first string of live shows for 2006. El Hongo is now handling guitar for the band following the departure of ex-FEAR FACTORY axeman Dino Cazares. A new bass player and drummer will also be stepping in for the upcoming dates. The details are as follows:

Jan. 28-29 - Buenos Aries, ARG @ TBA
Jan. 31-Feb. 1 - Santiago, CHL @ TBA
Feb. 03 - Monterey, MEX @ TBA
Feb. 04 - Houston, TX @ The Engine Room
Feb. 08 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Galaxy Theater*
Feb. 09 - Hollywood, CA @ The Key Club
Feb. 11 - San Francisco, CA @ The Pound*
Feb. 12 - Ventura, CA @ The Ventura Theater*

* w/ CATTLE DECAPITATION

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Obituary To Film New Video At Tampa Gig

According to a posting on OBITUARY's official web site, "a good possibility" exists that the band will be shooting a new video at their December 9 concert at the Masquerade in Tampa, Florida. Also appearing on the bill will be PATHS OF POSSESSION (the Florida-based band fronted by CANNIBAL CORPSE vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher) and UNDIVIDUAL.

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Susperia Announce European Tour Dates

SUSPERIA (Norway), INSENSE (Norway), DEMOLITION (Austria) and DEAD TROOPER (Norway) will be teaming up for the "Venting The Anger Tour 2005" beginning in early December. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Dec. 03 - Lillehammer, NOR - Felix
Dec. 06 - Tampere, FIN – Vastavirta
Dec. 08 - Linköping, SWE - Skylten
Dec. 09 - Ängelholm, SWE - Gottwalds
Dec. 11 - Stockholm, SWE – Debase
Dec. 14 - Konstanz, GER – Contrast
Dec. 15 - Pratteln, SWI – Z 7
Dec. 16 - Torgau, GER – Kreiskulturhaus
Dec. 18 - Gent, BEL – Frontline

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American Head Charge Cancel Remaining Tour Dates

AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE have cancelled three weeks' worth of dates on their current tour following their Nov. 13 performance in Atlanta. The group's next appearance will take place on December 8 in Omaha, Nebraska. A statement from the band is expected soon.

As previously reported, AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE will be teaming up with SOIL and PANIC CELL for a European tour beginning in late January.

AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE's rescheduled benefit show for the family of former AHC guitarist Bryan Ottoson — who died in April from a prescription drug overdose while the group was on tour with MUDVAYNE — took place on October 7 at First Ave. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band were forced to postpone the originally announced Aug. 27 gig "due to an emergency hand surgery needed for bassist Chad Hanks."

The cancellation of dates comes on the heels of Diecast dropping off the tour due to their drummer departing unexpectedly and Bleed The Sky having their trailer full of equipmnent stolen.

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