Austrian Death Machine Moves Dec. 29 Show

Austrian Death Machine's show on Monday December 29 in Tempe, AZ has been moved to the Marquee Theatre. They had already sold out the previous venue, the Clubhouse.

Here are the latest Ausstrian Death Machine shows:

12/27/2008 Anaheim, California Chain Reaction
12/28/2008 Victorville, California Karma
12/29/2008 Tempe, Arizona The Clubhouse
12/30/2008 San Marcos, California Jumping Turtle

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11th Hour Signs with Napalm Records

11th Hour's mastermind is no other than jack-of-all-trades Ed Warby, who already carved his name into the history of metal with Gorefest and Hail of Bullets. With his new band, Warby takes a turn towards old-school doom metal. Slow motion grooves, viscious riffs, and a bleak atmosphere are at the heart of the music. The songs resonate with darkness and despair and grab the listener from the get-go. A full length release is tentatively scheduled for fall 2009.

Warby comments:
"The 11th Hour is upon us, and it is with great pleasure that we announce our freshly forged bond with Napalm Records. It's an honor to be added to such a great and diverse artist roster and we feel it's the perfect home for our massive brand of doom metal! Now let's open those floodgates of doooooom…"

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God Forbid Posts New Song Online For Download

New Jersey based metallers God Forbid has posted the following message online:

"A free mp3 download of 'War Of Attrition' is now available on the band's newly unveiled Ning website. Go to www.godforbid1.com and click to enter at the bottom of the page. You will have to sign up in order to receive the mp3.

The website features a live chat room where members of God Forbid will take turns chatting with fans as they listen and download the the track. The new website is a social networking website where fans can join, create their own profiles, network with other fans and members of God Forbid. Other features on the site include forum, chat room, groups, live webcam, and more. The track is off the band's record newest release, Earthsblood due out on Century Media records on February 24th is the US and February 16th in Europe.

Guitarist Doc Coyle comments: "Happy holidays metalheads! We in God Forbid thought it would be a great idea to give a Christmas present to fans in the form a free mp3 download. The song is called 'War of Attrition'. It's one of the most intense songs from Earthsblood, and sure to be a staple in the live set for years! We will probably do a video for the track at some point as well. Enjoy and please send us messages and commentary on what you think. We are psyched for everyone to hear this one!"

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Hirax Finishing Work On New Album

Bay Area based thrashers Hirax has posted the following message online:

"Hello Metal Friends

"We hope all is well with you! We are taking time out to send you some gifts and updated news about the band. Hirax is in heavy writing mode to finish up our new epic CD/vinyl release El Rostro de la Muerte (The Face Of Death). This will be the heaviest album that Hirax has ever recorded.We are very excited because the new songs are some of the best work that we have ever done! Expect El Rostro de la Muerte to be released Spring 2009.Then the band will hit the road and the touring will begin!!

"Thank you to everyone for all of the support! We look forward to seeing all of you in the upcoming year 2009!"

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Onslaught Guitarist Nige Rockett Checks In

Nige Rockett, guitarist of reunited British thrash metal legends Onslaught has posted the following update online:

"Hi Ladies / Gentlemen

"Hope you are all having a great Xmas holiday.

"Onslaught are stoked to announce the first confirmed festival for 2009. We will be appearing at the ROCKAREA FESTIVAL at Losheim, Germany on August 28th. Also appearing will be AMON AMARTH, BOLT THROWERBolt + many more. More...

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Brain Dead, Coram Lethe Sign To Punishment 18 Recs

PUNISHMENT 18 RECORDS has announced the signing of two new Italian bands, BRAIN DEAD and CORAM LETHE.

Thrash metal band BRAIN DEAD's "In The Deep Of Vortex" will be available from December 28. Brain Dead's first full length album features the first two EPs "Rage Of Thrash" and "Double Face" and new previously unreleased tracks for an old school thrash assault. You can check out some of their material on the band's MySpace page.

Melodic death metal band CORAM LETHE's new album, "A Splendid Chaos," will be released on January 12, 2009. Coram Lethe dates back to 1999, but has a new lineup for the upcoming album. You can check material out on their MySpace page as well.

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Wyrd Signs To Naga Productions

Finnish pagan black metal band WYRD has signed a record deal with NAGA roductions for their upcoming album, "Kalivägi." WYRD's frontman Tomi Kalliola (aka Narqath; also in AZAGHAL) said that "Kalivägi" will be in the same vein as older WYRD albums.

You can listen to the song "Talviyo" from the upcoming album on WYRD's official MySpace page.

"Kalivägi" is set for a February 2009 release through Naga Productions.

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Warbringer Recording New Album

California thrash act Warbringer has issued the following statement about their upcoming album and show dates:

While earning a reputation as road warriors, Warbringer have spent the last two months home working on new material that will comprise their second album. The five-piece are now prepared to enter the studio in January to record the follow-up to "War Without End", voted by Revolver as one of the best albums of 2008.

In mid-January Warbringer will play four shows in California previewing new material, including a show in Anaheim during NAMM, before entering Sharkbite Studios (Machine Head, High On Fire) in Oakland January 19th with Exodus guitarist Gary Holt producing. The album will be mixed by Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish, Light This City, Braindrill) at Castle Ultimate.

Guitarist John Laux comments, "Since our last tour we've lead a very successful and creative campaign in the jam room collaborating on our next record. While staying true to our identity we have plenty of new tricks up our sleeves, including things we learned on the road, as well as showcasing [newest member] Nic Ritter's explosive drumming. We're thrilled to be tracking in the Bay Area and we couldn't be more confident with Gary Holt as our producer to help us bring our music to life in a recorded format. Besides being a legend in the thrash scene, Exodus have always managed to produce records with a killer punch regardless of dismal musical climates. Also, we think Zack's experience in mixing and mastering will be excellent as he's worked on a number of very LOUD and FAST records." More...

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