Terminal Press and Nuclear Blast Records have teamed up for one of the most brutal comics of the year with “Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress.” This is the first in a series of books influenced by the lyrical, artistic and musical concepts from Nuclear Blast’s polarizing roster of bands translated into the comic medium by the creative teams at Terminal Press.

Three reluctant men are chosen to quest to the Dark Fortress in a desperate attempt to protect their land from a growing evil. Despite a legend warning that the harsh land built upon lava fields is actually the gateway to Hell, they make their way across the treacherous path, encountering horrors, madness and death along the way. The three men will either survive the journey and learn the secret behind the legend of the Dark Fortress, or meet a most gruesome demise.

“Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress” utilizes the artistic vision and lyrical themes of the biggest Black Metal band in the world, DIMMU BORGIR, to create a powerful and thought-provoking fantasy horror comic book.
“I am artistically influenced and more passionate about metal music than any other genre or medium” says Terminal Press publisher and writer Brian Ferrara. “This is a project that I have always wanted to do and have thought about for years. I wanted to bring metal bands into comics in a way that would do them justice. These are books for fans of the bands, but they will also be able to stand on their own.”

“Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress” is written by Brian Ferrara (Silent Assassin, Debbie Does Dallas), with art by Narek Gevorgian (Silent Assassin, Tell Them Johnny Wadd is Here).

A “Dimmu Borgir: Dark Fortress” preview book containing original artwork and pin-ups created specifically for this edition will be available as a San Diego Comic Con Exclusive at the Nuclear Blast Records booth (#116). The Limited Edition print run will only be available at the convention and through TerminalPress.com.

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We recently discovered that a number of fans that purchased The Invaluable Darkness in North America experienced some audio issues with DVD number 2 during the ‘Wacken 2007’ portion of the disc. While investigating this issue, Nuclear Blast USA discovered that the defect originated from the manufacturing company.

If you purchased The Invaluable Darkness and have not experienced any problems with DVD number 2, please disregard this message. There is no action required on your side.

If you were one of the ones affected by this, Nuclear Blast USA is requesting that you please return the product back to the store you purchased it from for a refund. This product is currently being recalled by the manufacturer from all locations. Once this is fixed, the manufacturer will be providing NEW corrected copies for all stores and online outlets as soon as possible so that fans can purchase the proper version of the release.

If you purchased The Invaluable Darkness at a location that does not allow returns/refunds, please send an e-mail to:
mail[at]nuclearblastusa.com with the following information so that we can mail you a corrected disc as soon we have them available:

E-mail Subject: Dimmu Borgir – The Invaluable Darkness – Replacement Disc
In your e-mail include: Your full name, complete address, and where you purchased item. Your e-mail will be handled in the order that it is received and please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery of replacement disc.

Our sincere apologies to everyone.
Thank you for your continued support,
Nuclear Blast USA

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Oakland’s All Shall Perish released their third-full length, Awaken The Dreamers, this week via Nuclear Blast Records. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the band has offered up another track from the album for free download. Last month, ASP encouraged fans to “Awaken The Dreamers,” with their death-y, tech-grind take on metalcore. Now they’re warning, “Never…Again,” with monster riffs and relentless howls. Download the track, premiered in the most recent Orchard Metal Newsletter, below. And don’t forget to snag your free “Awaken The Dreamers” ringtone when you join All Shall Perish’s mobile fan line. Text asp to 66937 – standard texting rates apply – and you’ll receive a ringtone delivered straight to your phone.

Download and Share “Never…Again” From All Shall Perish’s Awaken The Dreamers [Nuclear Blast]

http://dailyrindblog.com/audio/allshallperish_neveragain.mp3

Links to Buy Awaken The Dreamers

iTunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=288232256&s=143441

eMusic: http://www.emusic.com/album/All-Shall-Perish-Awaken-The-Dreamers-MP3-Download/11267710.html

Napster: http://free.napster.com/view/album/index.html?id=12923724

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Awaken-The-Dreamers/dp/B001G53SMU/ref=sr_f3_1?ie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1221574300&sr=103-1

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The video was recorded just outside Gothenburg, directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus (Revolver Film Company) who has worked with the band several times before and directed/produced videos for “Take This Life”,” My Sweet Shadow “& “The Quite Place” just to mention a few.

For more info on Patric Ullaeus check http://www. revolver. se
“Alias” is to be released as a download single on September 26th.
For more info check http://www. nuclearblast. de

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Nuclear Blast Records will be hosting a booth (#116) at this year’s Comic-Con International from Wednesday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 27th in San Diego, California.

Fans stopping by the table will have the opportunity to pick up free Nuclear Blast CD samplers, stickers, posters, postcards, band coasters and more! Also, fans will be able to purchase various band shirts (courtesy of JSR Direct) and many albums from Metal’s best bands for the duration of the convention.

Visit the official Comic-Con website at:
http://www.comic-con.org/cci/

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Canada’s very own extreme metal titans, KATAKLYSM, have re-signed with Nuclear Blast Records! This isn’t the first time the band has re-signed to the label either but actually the fourth time; a first in the history of Nuclear Blast Records!

It is a partnership that has thrived for the past 15 years and has produced such classics as Temple of Knowledge, Shadows and Dust and In the Arms of Devastation to name a few. The band is currently part of the annual Summer Slaughter tour, supporting their soon to be classic new album, Prevail.

I have been listening to Prevail almost non-stop since I bought it last week. It’s really an awesome album. If you haven’t got it yet, get it. You won’t be disappointed!

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According to blabbermouth.net, Venom will be releasing their new album ‘Hell’ in August in North America. Here is a short excerpt:

Universal Music Enterprises has set an August 12 North American release date for “Hell”, the new album from British black metal pioneers VENOM. A promotional video for the CD can be viewed at this location.

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The DVD will be a continuation of the previous two (The First Crusade and The Templar/Renegade Crusades) and will contain newly recorded interviews with the band interspersed with footage from their own cameras.The time span is six years, from the beginning of 2002 until the end of 2007, and it’s edited together as a documentary of sorts, i.e. one continuous film, but of course with chapters.Also included will be all six promo videos made during the time in question plus some behind the scenes, four professionally filmed live songs from Filderstadt 2005, five TV clips they have purchased the rights to from SVT (the Swedish national television network) and some more homemade stuff as bonus. The complete running time is estimated to be almost three hours. Masterpieces (CD)
A collection of all the covers recorded by HAMMERFALL to date plus three new, unreleased ones. Incidentally, this will be guitarist Stefan Elmgren’s last release with HAMMERFALL.

Masterpieces covers CD:
01. Child of the Damned (WARLORD)
02. Ravenlord (STORMWITCH)
03. Eternal Dark (PICTURE)
04. Back to Back (PRETTY MAIDS)
05. I Want Out (HELLOWEEN)
06. Man on the Silver Mountain (RAINBOW)
07. Head Over Heels (ACCEPT)
08. Run With the Devil (HEAVY LOAD)
09. We’re Gonna Make It (TWISTED SISTER)
10. Breaking the Law (JUDAS PRIEST)
11. Angel of Mercy (CHASTAIN)
12. Rising Force (YNGWIE J. MALMSTEEN’S RISING FORCE)
13. Detroit Rock City (KISS)
14. Crazy Nights (LOUDNESS)
15. När Vindarna Viskar Mitt Namn (ROGER PONTARE)
16. Flight of the Warrior (RIOT)
17. Youth Gone Wild (SKID ROW)
18. Aphasia (EUROPE)

HAMMERFALL recently recruited guitarist Pontus Norgren (THE POODLES, TALISMAN, GREAT KING RAT) to replace Stefan Elmgren, who left the in early April to focus on his new career as a pilot.

HAMMERFALL will perform at the Heavy MTL festival in Montréal, Quebec, Canada on June 21 before entering the studio in July to begin recording a new album.

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NUCLEAR BLAST is very proud to announce the newest signing: Technical Brutal Death Metal institution DECREPIT BIRTH from Santa Cruz, California.

The band, founded in 2001, has so far released two highly acclaimed albums, “…And Time Begins” and “Diminishing Between Worlds” in 2003 and 2008.

Here’s a statement from the band:

“NUCLEAR BLAST has a special tradition for signing some of the best metal acts of all time including DEATH, DIMMU BORGIR, TESTAMENT and EXODUS just to name a few. We feel very lucky and honored to be a part of the family!

Our intention is to take the music to the next level and continue to release quality progressive death metal music with better tours and so on. We are confident to have NUCLEAR BLAST in our corner! We also want to thank Unique Leader Records very much for the years of dedication to DECREPIT BIRTH.

After we complete more touring in support of the current release, we will begin pre-production for the next album.”

Nuclear Blast USA comments:

“First of all, I have to thank Deron Miller (CKY, World Under Blood) because every time I saw him he’d tell me that I needed to sign this band, and he was right! The band has developed so much from their first record to the new one that it’s almost a whole different band. Technical Death Metal hasn’t sounded this good in years! We welcome Decrepit Birth to the Nuclear Blast family!!!”

Decrepit Birth MySpace Page

Decrepit Birth Official Website

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