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ProgPower USA XVI, Part 4: Fabio Is God

3:45pm - September 12, 2015

It’s surreal….I stand on the ramp looking out Dragonland performing “Starfall,” minutes before I make my stage debut. Nerves, excitement, tension….all wrapped up as I stood with my friend Tommy to unleash “The Black Mare” with one of my favorite bands. I sang along to practice…

“The sign of truth – starfall lights in your eyes
The wish it hides – is in your mind
The hope of life – when astral angels cry
Truth and lies – starfall eyes”

Hey…I felt strong! Excitement flowed as I banged my head thinking…this is going to be awesome! Its back! My voice was back!

Far cry from this morning…… More...

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Sunday Old School: Orange Goblin

There seems to be a theory these days that younger metal bands aren't particularly interested in where their style came from, focusing too much instead of who can be the most "brutal." Fortunately though, there will always be those who never forget the time when metal featured great riffs, a fun atmosphere and a band named Black Sabbath. This week, we'll be looking at a British band, who in the time when death and black metal had been firmly established and industrial metal was continually gaining momentum, showed that the roots and traditional heavy metal were still cool and they are called, Orange Goblin.

The London quartet was formed in 1995, by vocalist Ben Ward, bassist (and former Queens Park Rangers trainee,) Martyn Millard, drummer Chris Turner and guitarist Pete O'Malley, originally using the name Our Haunted Kingdom, under which moniker they released a split with a young doom metal named Electric Wizard a year later through Rise Above Records, the label owned by another doom cult hero, Lee Dorrian of Cathedral (and formerly of Napalm Death.) This was the band's only release as Our Haunted Kingdom, before changing to the now familiar name, Orange Goblin before releasing their debut album, "Frequencies From Planet Ten," through the same label in 1997. Though not all critics were impressed, it was well received by fans of the stoner metal genre, with some citing them as future champions in the field. More...

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Tombstalker Reveals "Black Crusades" Details

Lexington, KY death metal band Tombstalker will release new LP "Black Crusades" on November 13, 2015 via Shadow Kingdom Records.

"Black Crusades" was mixed and mastered by Damian Herring (of Horrendous) at Subterranean Watchtower Studios and features retro-futuristic cover art by artist Brandon Moore. The record is the follow up to Tombstalker's 2011 self-titled EP, which was hailed as "an aura of darkness" and "the perfect soundtrack for being dragged to the abyss."

"Warriors! We are proud to announce that we are now in conspiracy with Shadow Kingdom Records," says guitarist / vocalist Conqueror Horus. "This marks an important milestone for us as a band and we are pleased to say that our debut album, 'Black Crusades' will see a CD release this fall with vinyl and cassette formats to follow. This is merely the beginning of a long journey into the chaotic dark realms of Tombstalker. Prepare your souls!"

Pre-orders are available here and the "Black Crusades" track listing is as follows:

1. Forlorn Recollections
2. Chaos Undivided
3. Blood Thirster
4. Fate Weaver
5. Black Crusades
6. Soul Eater
7. Plague Father
8. Chaos Enthroned More...

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Soijl Releases "Endless Elysian Fields"

From the ex-guitarist of the mighty Saturnus, Mattias Svensson, comes a heartfelt slab of doom music that is at once poignant and overwhelming. Soijl's new album "Endless Elysian Fields" is out now and can be heard below or picked up through Solitude Productions here.

The depth in the melodies on these tracks is palpable, evocative of the feelings we all are trying to bury somewhere deep inside. The "Endless Elysian Fields" track listing is as follows:

1. Endless Elysian Fields 07:42
2. Dying Kinship 08:04
3. Swan Song 07:28
4. The Formation Of A Black Nightsky 07:21
5. Drifter, Trickster 08:13
6. The Cosmic Cold 09:15
7. The Shattering 09:13 More...

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Denner/Shermann Posts EP's Title Track

The new Denner/Shermann EP "Satan's Tomb" will be released on October 2, 2015 via Metal Blade Records. The title track has been finally released and is streaming online now below.

Guitarists Michael Denner and Hank Shermann of Mercyful Fate have given an offering of supremely classic heavy metal infused with an overload of their signature, darkly magic shredding.

The EP was recorded in the USA, Denmark and Sweden and was mixed by Arnold Lindberg at Sound Industry Studios in Gothenburg. The mastering was done by Maor Applebaum in Los Angeles. The track listing is:

1. Satan's Tomb
2. War Witch
3. New Gods
4. Seven Skulls More...

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He Whose Ox Is Gored Posts "Zelatype"

In just two weeks, atmospheric sludge collective He Whose Ox Is Gored will drop new long player "The Camel, The Lion, The Child" upon the masses. In advance of the record's final descent, today the song "Zelatype" comes online and can be heard below.

"The Camel, The Lion, The Child" will be released digitally and on limited edition vinyl (500 double gatefold LP) via Bleeding Light Records on October 9, 2015 with a CD edition to follow. If you like what you hear with "Zelatype," previously posted track "Crusade" is also still online at this location. More...

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Infection Code Reveals New EP

Noisecore / post-metal outfit Infection Code today reveals the cover artwork and track list for the forthcoming EP "00 - 15: l’avanguardia industriale," to be released via Argonauta Records on November 9, 2015 (CD and DD).

Recorded and mixed by Paolo Penna and Carmine Leone at Archensiel Studio and mastered by Mattia Cominotto at Greenfog Studios, this EP celebrates the 15th anniversary of the band, with a compendium of songs that are part of the group's history arranged and recorded with the current line-up, as well as one previously unreleased song.

The physical format will include a live video of 45 minutes filmed and directed by Ivan Ferrera and Emanuela Leone.

1. Martire
2. Cupavanguardia
3. Origine (feat. Rennie Resmini, Starkweather singer)
4. Grigio More...

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