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  Vakslen  is a Norwegian/American black metal cooperation between Stein Akslen (Blodsgard, V0id&Khaos) & V (Morgh, Þurs). After about 2 years in the making, ther debut album “Crucifucked” is now available, and you can contact the band directly to get your hands on a copy. The duo has also been busy on other fronts this [...]

The Moravian Underground Fest HELL FAST ATTACK has revealed the first names for 2014 edition: Czech black metal veterans MANIAC BUTCHER, italian band KULT, and serbians THE STONE and KOZELJNIK, join the already confirmed AD HOMINEM, KHORS, ALGOR, SEKHMET, SILVA NIGRA and TORC. The event will take place near Brno, the 27 and 28th June [...]

Portuguese thrash outfit Terror Empire has recruited new drummer João Dourado. This new acquisition is already quite known for his work in Symphonic Black Metal band Antichthon, or Avantgarde Black Metal act Existence: Vøid. The band also issued the following year end recap: “2013… It’s been a crazy year, one that marks the end of [...]

Cult of Luna has checked in with the following statement about the band’s current status and upcoming activity: “We are not quitting. 2013 has been a very active year for us and neither do we want or think it is good to continue in that pace. We will not be a band that put out [...]

Legendary Metal maven, Doro Pesch, HAS joined the ranks of the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Motörhead, and Slayer in the bottled liquid category and proudly presents Two very special rock ‘n’ roll drinks: Doro Hero Cava Brut Reserva Champagne and Herzblut [Lifeblood] Vino Tinto Red Wine. “It was my Wish for my 30-year stage anniversary – [...]

Within Temptation have announced that they will release their sixth studio album, ‘Hydra,’ on Jan. 31. In addition, the Dutch band has revealed some unexpected surprises in the form of guest appearances on the disc. Known for creating their own brand of symphonic metal, Within Temptation have a few surprises in store on ‘Hydra.’ The guest [...]

Austrian outfit Dornenreich has revealed the album cover for new album “Freihei”, which can be viewed below. Further details on the release will be revealed shortly, and you can check out photos from the studio and recording updates at the band’s Facebook profile here. [...]

The German festival has announced some new bands to next year’s edition, starting with COUNTESS comeback, at their first live show since 1998. Also announced were blackened death metalers DEMONICAL, and polish black/punk thrashers VOIDHANGER. On the other hand, as sadly expected, BLAZE OF PERDITION and ORMEUS cancelation is now confirmed, following their tragic car [...]

The organizers of Hellfest have announced the poster with the an updated roster, you can check it below, by clicking the picture. You can check all the information about the festival at: http://www.hellfest.fr [...]

Legendary Death Metal pioneers Carcass have released a new video for the song “Unfit For Human Consumption”, introduced by Kirk Hammet himself. The track comes from Carcass’ new album, Surgical Steel out now on Nuclear Blast Records. Carcass will be hitting the road next spring with The Black Dahlia Murder, Gorguts and Noisem. [...]

According to a post by Periphery bassist and producer Adam Getgood, the band are recording with him at the West Hollywood, CA, recording studio Swing House Recording. The post was captioned: “Matthew Garstka is killing the Animals As Leaders drum sessions. Hardest hitter I’ve recorded for sure!” There are no further details currently on either the record or is [...]

Drummer Joey Jordison and Slipknot have parted ways. The shocking news was released via a statement from Slipknot on the band’s official website this evening (Dec. 12). During Slipknot’s break from heavy touring and writing new material, Joey Jordison has dedicated himself to the new band Scar the Martyr. Along with releasing a self-titled debut [...]

  The serbian organisation has announced that they have no intentions of organising this year the second edition of the extreme Darkness Rising Festival. On the festival official facebook page, they stated: Statement regarding Darkness Rising 2014 It is with much regret that we must say that Darkness Rising Festival is not going to happen [...]

Many people don’t realise it but it took 7 long years for Satyricon to return to Portugal. The last time was in 2006, promoting “Now, Diabolical”. So it was no surprise to see a big queue of people at the entrance of the Paradise Garage in Lisbon. The opening band was Chthonic, a Taiwanese Melodic [...]