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Metal Martyr

August 9th, 2008

In Memory Of Celtic Frost

In 1996 Dwell Records released a tribute album to Celtic Frost titled In Memory Of Celtic Frost. Who knew some years later they would reunite just to disband (Sort of) again this year. The remaining band members say they are still a band, but can we really call them Celtic Frost without Thomas Gabriel […]

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July 24th, 2008

If You Ever Said "Gorgoroth Is Gay"…You Were Right

Frankly I hate the music of Gorgoroth, it just annoys the sh*t out of me. Every time it come’s on XM I have to turn to the Boneyard. Honestly I would have never guessed or cared far enough to know that Gorgoroth’s Gaahl likes dudes. I have nothing against that, to each his own. I […]

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July 23rd, 2008

WATAIN taps WITHERED, BOOK OF BLACK EARTH for Black Metal Magic Tour this fall

Prosthetic Records press Release:

WATAIN taps WITHERED, BOOK OF BLACK EARTH for Black Metal Magic Tour this fall
Prosthetic Records labelmates WITHERED and BOOK OF BLACK EARTH are proud to announce their involvement in the upcoming Black Metal Magic Tour later this fall supporting Swedish black metal titans Watain. The tour, sponsored by Metal Maniacs and […]

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June 14th, 2008

Review: Withered Folie Circulaire

Withered’s Folie Circulaire is another step in the extreme metal genre for the band. The follow up to 2005’s Memento Mori is a very busy recording. The mix between Mike Thompson and Chris Freeman’s vocals compliment each other as do their guitars. A very fast paced, slightly over-distorted recording, Withered’s latest release will have […]

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June 1st, 2008

Ultimate Guitar Interview Mayhem

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Ultimate-Guitar.com recently had the chance to interview Norwegian Black Metal Legends Mayhem. They talk mostly of musical taste and equipment used so don’t expect Satan to come up much or at all in this interview. These are very brief excerpts. Click the link at the bottom to read the entire […]

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May 30th, 2008

Keep Of Kalessin: Kolossus Album Available In Streaming Media

Repost from Nuclear Blast Newsletter:
Kolossus, the new album from Norwegian metallers KEEP OF KALESSIN, is available for streaming in its entirety at the band’s MySpace page. Due in Europe on June 6 and in North America on June 10, the CD will feature the following track listing:
01. Origin02. A New Empire’s Birth03. Against The […]

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May 25th, 2008

Metal Martyr Observations

It’s amazing how sometimes the smallest, most stupid things are noticed by metal fans like myself. For instance…
No matter how old Alice Cooper gets…he still has some very nice teeth. Must have a good dental plan.
Tommy Lee, as much as I hate him and think he is such an over-rated, mediocre drummer…you can not deny […]

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May 17th, 2008

CHROME DIVISION - BOOZE, BROADS AND BEELZEBUB

Repost From Nuclear Blast Newsletter:
CHROME DIVISION, the Norwegian five-piece featuring DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath (a.k.a. Stian Thoresen) on guitar, will release its second album, Booze, Broads And Beelzebub, later this year (exact release dates tba) via Nuclear Blast Records!The follow-up to 2006’s Doomsday Rock ‘n’ Roll, Booze, Broads and Beelzebub was recorded at Studio Fredman […]

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May 17th, 2008

The Funeral Pyre | Wounds

The Funeral Pyre’s ‘Wounds’ will be released on May 27th. Southern California’s The Funeral Pyre have put together a complex yet simple audio assault of melodic death/black metal sound with ‘Wounds’, the follow up to The Nature Of Betrayal. With a furious mix of guitars and heavy bass drums it has a sound that […]

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May 15th, 2008

A Quick Message From ‘Immortal’

Repost from Immortal’s Official Myspace Bulletin:
Mighty hails to you all, and thanks to all the people who made this year’s Rock Hard Festival a truly immortal experience! The next battle is Lerkendal Stadium in Trondheim, Norway, June 7th.
Abbath, Horgh, Apollyon, Demonaz
UPCOMING IMMORTAL SHOWS:
June 7: Trondheim (N), Trondheim Rock Festival
June 28: Dessel (B), Graspop Metal Meeting
August […]

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