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Elis Frontwoman Dies From Cerebral Hemorrhage

Liechtenstein-based gothic metal band ELIS has posted the following message on its official web site, www.elis.li:

"Deeply confused and sad, we have to inform you, that Sabine [Dünser, vocals] [view photo] isn't among us anymore!

"[During] the band's rehearsal on Friday [July 7], Sabine suffered a cerebral hemorrhage [from] which she died a day later at the hospital!

"[Out of respect for Sabine's] family and friends, we have decided to take the homepage from the net.

"We need time now to decide if and how we approach further and we will not answer any mails at the moment."

Dünser was born June 27, 1977 and joined ELIS, then still known as ERBEN DER SCHOPFUNG, in 2001. ELIS recently completed work on the follow-up to 2004's "Dark Clouds in a Perfect Sky" at Mastersound Studios in Stuttgart with producer Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES). A video for "Der Letzte Tag", taken from the last CD, can be viewed at this location (right-click and "Save Target As"; 6.4 MB, Windows Media).

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Blacklisted Breaking Up This Summer

Philadelphia hardcore band Blacklisted will be disbanding this summer. Formed in 2003, the group has released material with Deathwish Inc. and Stillborn Records. Their final shows will be California's Sound And Fury Festival 2006 late this month and This Is Hardcore Fest in mid-August in Philadelphia. Notably, the performances will feature Blacklisted guitarist Tim, who has been battling a heart ailment as of late.

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Nora Prepares New Album

Nora continues to write material for new album. According to the band, "We're hard at work doing the weeding-out process for the stuff we've written, so...there's a lot of arguing. That's normal, though, if there wasn't arguing, it wouldn't be Nora." The group recently indicated that they are in talks with producer Rob Cagiano (Bleeding Through) to handle production on the new effort.

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Suicide Note Prepares To Record New EP

Suicide Note (Ferret Music/Hawthorne Street Records) will enter Volume Studios (Pelican, Buzzoven) in Chicago to record new songs for an upcoming EP release. The new recording will feature guitar player Jason Golday's younger brother Justin, who has been added to the band's line-up. Meanwhile, select tour dates will soon be announced for this fall. In related news, the band's "Too Sick To Dance (Forever Fucked)" album is now available on limited edition deluxe vinyl through Arsenal Records.

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Vicious Disorder To Have Song On "Halloween"

Springfield, Massachusetts based unsigned metal band Vicious Disorder are to have song included in the DVD documentary “Halloween: 25 Years of Terror” scheduled for worldwide release by Anchor Bay Entertainment on July 25, 2006.

Three years ago Vicious Disorder wrote a song incorporating the eerie classic theme music from the Halloween movies (written by John Carpenter in 1978). The song is called “Pure Evil” They recorded “Pure Evil” with producer John Ellis at Prism Sound in Acton, MA.

The song was then submitted to the Executive Producers at Trancas Films by business advisor Sullivan Bigg / Bigg Time Entertainment on behalf of Vicious Disorder. The song was accepted and after some negotiations a deal was made. Along with the song being used in the documentary, the band will have its own link in the special features section of the DVD menu with a photographic slide show of the band while the song plays. The DVD documentary goes on sale on worldwide July 25, 2006.

The idea of taking a piece of recognizable theme music (not a song, but theme music) and turning it into a song is something that has not been done before. Bigg stated that Trancas Films, Executive Producer Malek Akkad was “blown away” by the song. (Malek Akkad is the son legendary film producer of Moustapha Akkad who produced all 8 of the Halloween movies as well as many others. Moustapha and his daughter Rima were tragically killed in the Jordanian hotel bombings on November 9, 2005).

The song is also being considered for use in the highly anticipated next chapter of the Halloween franchise… Halloween 9. Tentatively slated for release in October of 2007, recently it was announced that heavy metal singer/song writer turned horror movie director Rob Zombie has been signed on as writer and director.

Vicious Disorder is a three man all original hard rock/metal band based in Springfield, Massachusetts. They have spent a number of years banging away at the local scene playing upwards of 60-70 shows a year. They are hopeful that this opportunity will gain them recognition and take their musical careers to the next level. Vicious Disorder is:

Scott LaFlamme – Lead Guitar & Lead Vocals
Chris Pauze – Bass Guitar & Vocals
Rob LaFlamme – Drums & Voicals

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Isis To Support Tool On U.S. Tour

Los Angeles, California-based experimental post-hardcore outfit ISIS will support TOOL on their fall 2006 U.S. tour. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Aug. 30 - Englewood, CO @ Coors Amphitheater
Sep. 01 - Las Vegas, NV @ Theater Under the Stars
Sep. 02 - Marysville, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheater
Sep. 03 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
Sep. 05 - Bakersfield, CA @ Rabobank Arena
Sep. 07 - Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
Sep. 11 - The Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion
Sep. 12 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
Sep. 14 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
Sep. 15 - Kansas City, MO @ Kemper Arena
Sep. 16 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
Sep. 18 - Chicago, IL @ Allstate Arena
Sep. 21 - Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
Sep. 22 - Detroit, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
Sep. 23 - Toronto @ Molson Amphitheater
Sep. 25 - Cleveland, OH @ Wolstein Center
Sep. 28 - Camden, NJ @ Tweeter Center
Sep. 29 - Mansfield, MA @ Tweeter Center

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Carcass Grinder Post New Songs Online

Japanese grinders CARCASS GRINDER have posted two brand new songs on their official MySpace page. The tracks will be featured on their upcoming split with INSECT WARFARE.

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Mucopus Post New Songs Online

You can check out two brand new pre-production tracks from MUCOPUS over at the band's official MySpace page.

As previously reported, Mucopus recently entered Max Trax/M Studios with engineer Brett Portzer in Albany and began recording some pre-production material for the upcoming full-length due out next year. These will be the first recordings with Jason (vocals) and Vesgore (guitar).

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Regurgitate Complete Work On New Album

Swedish grindcore mainstays REGURGITATE have recently completed work on their new album, Sickening Bliss. It's set to be released on October 17th through Relapse Records. You can view the cover art here. The track listing is as follows:

01. Bliss
02. Abducens Eminence
03. Euphoric State of Butchery
04. Cocoon of Filth
05. Putrid Serenity
06. Tenderizing the Malformed
07. Violent Necrophilic Climax
08. Cavernous Sores
09. Reborn in Latrinic Ecstasy
11. Bleed on Me
12. Gutrot Hogfrenzy
13. Undying Lust for Cadaverous Molestation
14. Battered with a Brick
15. Devoured by Ghouls
16. Addiction (an Unconditional Love for Blasphemous Perversions)
17. (We Are) Sadistic Hateful Scum
18. Worm Eater
19. Perish in Blood
20. Upheaval of Human Entrails
21. Bathed in Feculence
22. Bestial Sons of Devastation
23. Defile
24. Deterioration of Grated Genitals
25. Excremental Investment
26. Hacksaw Hysterectomy
27. Catatonic Possession

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Among The Decayed Seek New Bassist

Oregon's AMONG THE DECAYED are currently searching for a new bassist. For those interested and are in the area, send them a message on their official MySpace page.

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Megadeth Shoots Down Gigantour 2 Rumors So Far

MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has dismissed the rumored Gigantour 2 lineup which was published in Bass Player magazine as "so not true, it's actually funny."

As previously reported, new issue of the Bass Player magazine (see scan at this location) has named the following bands as taking part in the second installment of the Gigantour, the festival tour organized by MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine as a tour featuring "only bands whose musicianship matches their ability to melt faces with sheer volume and power":

MEGADETH
ARCH ENEMY
OPETH
ANTHRAX
BODY COUNT
SEVENDUST
NORMA JEAN

The official Gigantour 2 lineup is expected to be announced later this month.

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Just For Fun

Comedian Brian Posehn's "Metal By Numbers" Video

Comedian/Actor Brian Posehn recently completed work on his first music video.

The video, for POSEHN (Brian’s metal band) track “Metal By Numbers” taken from Brian’s upcoming CD ‘Live In: Nerd Rage’, was shot on location in Los Angeles, CA with the team of director Darren Doane (DEFTONES, AFI), producer Jeremy Jackson and editor Dan Dobi. The video illustrates Brian’s view on today’s metal scene and features appearances from POSEHN members Scott Ian (ANTHRAX / DAMNOCRACY) and Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING).

The video can be viewed exclusively at Brian’s MySpace page as part of Brian's stint as the featured comedian this week (7/3 – 7/9/06) on MySpace Comedy.

'Live In: Nerd Rage' reveals the hilarious observations of a self-professed nerd and life-long fan of heavy metal. Recorded as part of Brian's appearances on the Comedians of Comedy tour, and including a sketch with Bob Odenkirk (Mr. Show), 'Live In: Nerd Rage' is Brian at his funniest. 'Live In: Nerd Rage' will be released on July 11th in North America, with an international release to follow in August.

'Live In: Nerd Rage' can be previewed via Brian's MySpace site and BriansNerdRage.com. More...

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Maruta Recording New Album

Grindcore trio Maruta (ex-Tyranny Of Shaw) has entered Southern Noise Studios in Florida to record with Jonathan Nunez (Torche, Shitstorm) for their yet-to-be titled full-length debut. Upon completion, the group will shop the effort to labels.

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Cancer Bats Signs w/ Abacus Recordings

Officially joining Abacus Recordings is Canadian band Cancer Bats. According to Abacus, "Cancer Bats mix hardcore, southern metal and punk rock into a lethal rock and roll explosion." Formed in 2004, the band will release their debut album, titled "Birthing The Giant," on September 5th. The effort was produced by Gavin Brown (Billy Talent). You can hear a new track from Cancer Bats here.

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