Alexisonfire and Moneen Recording Split CD

Alexisonfire and Moneen were recently in the studio recording material for a split EP. Each band is contributing two new songs, while Alexisonfire will cover two Moneen songs, and Moneen will cover two Alexisonfire songs. The release will hit stores on November 22nd via Vagrant Records.

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Unexpect Nearly Finished Recording Debut

Montreal’s eclectic/classical/black metal act UNEXPECT offer up an update on the recording of their debut album for The End Records. The update comes from band spokesperson syriaK:

“Only one and a half weeks of recording left before the mix....we FINALLY have arrived at our destination after a long and rather intense trip in audioland. We're completely satisfied with the mood and feeling of the album....some heads will explode I can assure you...We're gonna play two new songs from the upcoming album at the Day of the Equinox ( www.dayoftheequinox.com ) on October 14th in Toronto....t'will be funnnnnnnnn... By the way the new album is going to be titled "In A Flesh Aquarium" and will be approximately 60 minutes in length. That's it for now!” – syriaK, unexpecT

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Crisis Gets Replacement Bassist For Tour

Crisis are on the road as part of The World AbomiNations Tour. Along with veteran Bay Area thrash legends Exodus as headliners, Crisis is sharing the stage with Canada’s 80’s-fueled metal regime 3 Inches Of Blood and heavyweights Watch Them Die. Tour Dates are shown below.

In other Crisis news, Crisis has announced the departure of Gia Wang, their bass player for the last 12 years. Due to family commitments Gia will be unable to continue to be a part of Crisis. The band wishes Gia well in all his future endeavors. Nick Weitzel, a friend of the band, will be filling in on bass guitar for the Exodus tour. Crisis will hold auditions for a permanent bass player position starting in November.

"We are looking for an aggressive! player who can perform with a live intensity as well as be a creative force in our improvisational style of songwriting. We prefer a player that uses a pick unless you think you are the next Cliff Burton. SERIOUS CANDIDATES ONLY!"

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
1.) SEND BIO (NAME, CONTACT INFO, BAND EXPERIENCE, TOUR EXPERIENCE, MUSICAL INFLUENCES, ANY MUSIC SCHOOL EXPERIENCE)
2.) You must learn the following 4 Crisis songs on your own and send either an AUDIO or VIDEO with AUDIO RECORDING of you playing "A Graveyard for Bitches", "Waking the Dead", "Politics of Domination" and "Nomad".

Send submissions to:

Crisis Bass Player Auditions
c/o The End Records
331 Rio Grande #58
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 USA

If you are invited to audition you will have to make your own way to California. All candidates must be willing to relocate to Southern California.

The following dates with Exodus, 3 Inches Of Blood, and Watch Them Die. More...

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From A Second Story Window Writing New Full-Length

From A Second Story Window are currently in the process of writing a new full-length, which will be titled "Delenda." The group is taking most of the fall of to work on the album. According to guitarist Derek Vasconi, "We are very close to completing the disc. I'm really excited to show the world what we've been working on... and once we get this complete, we're going to tour forever." Look for the effort to be available in early-2006 via Black Market Activities.

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Most Precious Blood, With Honor, Tour Dates

Dates for the upcoming Most Precious Blood, With Honor, Modern Life Is War, The Distance, and This Is Hell tour have been solidified. The tour dates are as follows:

11/26 St. Louis, MO @ Creepy Crawl
11/27 Kansas City, MO @ EL Torreon
11/28 Denver, CO @ Rock Island
11/30 Boise, ID @ The Venue
12/1 Seattle, WA @ Studio 7
12/2 Portland, OR @ Loveland
12/3 San Francisco, CA @ The Pound
12/4 San Diego, CA @ Epicenter
12/5 Corona, CA @ The Showcase
12/6 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
12/7 Las Vegas, NV @ Clubhouse
12/8 Tempe, AZ @ Neckbeards
12/9 El Paso, TX @ TBA
12/10 San Antonio, TX @ Sanctuary
12/11 Houston, TX @ Walters On Washington
12/13 Tupelo, MS @ The Rockwell Center
12/14 Louisville, KY @ TBA
12/15 Huntington, WV @ Hyamp
12/16 Leymone, PA @ Championship
12/17 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Music Terminal

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Trustkill, Darren Doane Form Production Company

Trustkill Records and famed video director Darren Doane have announced the formation of a new film production company. The company will be overseen by Doane and will make Trustkill the exclusive home to his work as well as launching an extensive range of DVD's. In addition to Doane's work, these DVD's will showcase independent directors in the music scene and their talents. The range of these DVD's will include feature films, documentaries, live shows, video magazines, serials and more. More...

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Anthrax Show Report From Jaxx in Springfield, VA

Thursday, October 6, I made it out to Springfield, VA to see Anthrax play at Jaxx. I’d been looking to catch them live since before they started touring with their reunited “classic” lineup including singer Joey Belladonna, but I thought the classic lineup would great to see as well. I was actually quite pleased that they had a headlining gig in my area since I’m not a big Priest fan and would rather Anthrax had a headliner’s time to play.

I’d read on the Internet that day before getting in my car for the hour and fifteen minute drive - due to traffic and rain – that the show was nearly sold out. It didn’t surprise me, as Jaxx is a pretty small club, holding maybe a few hundred people at most. What did surprise me was that Anthrax was playing there in the first place, but apparently they have some history with the club and/or owner.

I barely got there in time to make my interview with Joey (which will be online shortly). Just as I wrapped that up and made my way back into the club, the first local opener was just about set up and ready to play. More...

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Byzantine Part Ways With Guitarist

West Virginia-based "tech-metal" band BYZANTINE have parted ways with lead guitarist Tony Rorhbough. "Tony is a founding member and has been an integral part of BYZANTINE since its conception in 2000," the band write on their web site. "Tony's musical ability, technical prowess and overall mastery of the language of guitar will be missed immensely and we in BYZANTINE wish him all the best with all his future endeavors.

"The upcoming Under The Underground Tour in October with HALO OF LOCUSTS and THE DREAM IS DEAD will continue as planned. BYZANTINE has hired longtime friend Eric Seevers (LIECUS) to fill in temporarily for this tour. After that, BYZANTINE will look for a permanent replacement for the lead guitarist position."

BYZANTINE's sophomore album, "...And They Shall Take Up Serpents", was released in July via Prosthetic Records. The follow-up to "The Fundamental Component" was produced by the band and Aaron Fisher and was mixed by Brad Divens (FU MANCHU, WRATHCHILD AMERICA) and Drew Mazurek.

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Mystic Circle Begin Recording New Album

German "dark Satanic metal band" MYSTIC CIRCLE entered the State of the Arts studio on October 5 to begin recording their seventh full-length album, "The Bloody Path of God", tentatively due in early 2006 via Dockyard 1, the new company formed by Dirk Putzke, Christine Stephan (both ex-Sanctuary/Noise Records) and Piet Sielck (IRON SAVIOR). The new CD is being recorded with former MYSTIC CIRCLE drummer Necrodemon at the production helm.

MYSTIC CIRCLE, who recently announced the addition of drummer Dementum to the group's ranks, issued a "best of" album, entitled "Mystic Circle Unholy Chronicles 1992–2004", last November via Massacre Records. The CD, which contains 18 songs spanning the group's entire career, includes a bonus DVD, featuring concert and backstage footage, as well as interviews and a video clip.

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Tristwood Sign with Sound Riot Records

Sound Riot Records have announced the signing of Austria's Tristwood:

"We are proud to add this new act to our label, an Austrian band combining the brutality and speed of the Black and Death Metal with the abysmal atmosphere of Industrial. Essential for fans of Behemoth, The Amenta, Samael, Nile or Anaal Nathrakh. Apocalyptic Metal, a soundtrack for the end of the world.

"Currently the band is finishing the mixing process of their new album entitled "The Delphic Doctrine" that is scheduled to out in the beginning of 2006. The album will feature 8 songs plus intro and outro in almost 45 minutes of furious onslaught.

"An excerpt of the upcoming album can to be listened to Downloads section of our website or through this link."

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New Dead Radio Part With Drummer

New Dead Radio have parted ways with drummer Glen Crain for undisclosed reasons. The group is now in search of a replacement. If you live in the Los Angeles area and would like to try out, contact them at samsuicide@yahoo.com.

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Blood Freak Are Not Dead But Working On Album

BLOOD FREAK is currently working on its 2nd full-length album for Razorback Records, titled "Live Fast, Die Young, and Leave a Flesh Eating Corpse!". Maniac Neil is currently writing all of the music and plans to record in December. Here are the 20 songs that are going to be recorded for the album. More...

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