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Sunday Old School: Cynic

It's funny how a band who releases one album can create such a legacy and a clamouring for more. The Sex Pistols are probably the best example of this, as their only album, "Never Mind the Bollocks," revolutionised rock music and young politics for decades, yet they never recorded a second album of new material. Today we look at Cynic, who, in their initial run, released only one album, "Focus," before breaking up, though thankfully returned and released new music twelve years later.

The band was put together by guitarist Paul Masvidal and drummer Sean Reinert and the next year recorded their first demo, simply called the "'88 Demo," which featured Mark van Erp on bass and vocalist Jack Kelly, who parted company with the group soon after, with Masvidal taking over the singer position. Cynic also added a second guitarist, Jason Gobel to the lineup and the next year recorded a new demo, "Reflections of a Dying World," which was their last recording before bringing in Tony Choy on bass. This incarnation of the band recorded two more demos, before inking their first record deal with Roadrunner Records. More...

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Engel Posts Festival Footage

Engel recently headlined the Krock Festival in Kherson, Ukraine and the festival organizers have released an official video for the track “Your Shadow Haunts You.” Check it out via the player below. The track hails from Engel's latest album "Raven Kings," released in November of 2014.

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Ire Clad Parts Ways With Bassist

Ire Clad just issued the following announcement online about parting ways with founding bass player Eric Rodgriguez:

"Well, we announced it yesterday at the show but Eric will be leaving the band soon. No hard feelings and we wish him the very best!

"Eric is a founding member of Ire Clad and helped build the band into the beast that it is today. He'll still be playing a couple more shows with us so be sure to catch them. Stay tuned for his future blackened death pop group!

"We're excited to say that Jason Kimbell will be stepping in to play bass with us. He's been working hard to learn the songs and will be up to speed soon were sure of it! Welcome aboard Jason!"

Newly recruited member Jason Kimbell also adds: "I am BEYOND stoked and honored to become a part of the juggernaut that is Ire Clad!! Eric has set the bar high, and I know I have some big shoes to fill. Eric's beastly vocal prowess and playing skills are irrefutable. That being said, I am working diligently to get up to speed and I can't wait to get out there and rock with all of you! Thank you to Ire Clad for allowing me this huge opportunity!!" More...

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Lost Soul Streaming "Aqueous Ammonia"

On October 30, 2015 the new album by Polish death metal institution Lost Soul entitled “Atlantis – The New Beginning” will be released.

Today, you can get a first glimpse on new material by listening to “Aqueous Ammonia” below. Lost Soul mastermind Jacek Grecki comments on the song:

“It is my great pleasure to announce that we can finally share the first song from the upcoming album 'Atlantis: The New Beginning' with you! 'Aqueous Ammonia' is the second track on the album. I can not say it is one of my favorites, because I love all the songs on 'Atlantis.' However, this song seems to be the best piece to start interacting with our fans.

"Totally uncompromising, fast, dark, angry and expressively built song. Lyrical layer is set in the sphere of orbits of one of the outer planets of the Solar System. The underlying message is cleverly concealed under the story of the Kingdom of Poseidon, at the same time constituting a denial of the second commandment of the decalogue. The piece is complemented by a fantastic lead by our guitarist Marek Golas, embellished with choir and delicate keyboards in the background. Atlantis is approaching fast! Enjoy!” More...

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Blackthorn Parts With Drummer

Russian all-female metal outfit Blackthorn has issued the following announcement about splitting with the band's drummer Varaska:

"We're sorry to inform you all that after 6 years together, we're parting ways with Varaska who now permanently lives in another country. But it's a mutual decision and we do wish her all the best for the future! Varaska prepared a message for all her fans in the video below."

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Cvinger Premieres New Music Video

Slovenian black metal horde Cvinger premieres a new music video for the single "Enchanted Conclave". The clip was filmed at Profont by MRK productions.

Check out now the new video below.

The band is joining Marduk and Svart Crown on their European tour in October from the 8th to the 16th of October. Check out all dates below: More...

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