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Liv Kristine to release new solo album

Liv Kristine Vervain artwork

Leaves’ Eyes and Theatre of Tragedy vocalist Liv Kristine is to release her fifth solo album, ‘Vervain’, via Napalm Records on October 27 in the UK As previously announced, Kristine is also teaming up with Kari Ruslåtten and Anneke van Giersbergen for a tour branded ‘The Sirens’ takes place in …

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THE TREWS announce Autumn tour dates supporting SUPERSUCKERS

The Trews announce five shows opening for American garage-rock Supersuckers throughout England this October. The concerts back the quartet’s acclaimed self-titled fifth album from last April and push past 1,000 the total number of shows the globe-trotting rock bruisers have headlined and performed with the Rolling Stones, KISS, Guns ‘N …

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BLACK TONGUE reveal track “Falsifier

Following the announcement of their signing to SOAR/Century Media Records, BLACK TONGUE have confirmed the re-release dates of their EPs ‘Falsifier’ & ‘Born Hanged’ as September 1st in Europe. The remixed and remastered ‘Born Hanged: Falsifier (Redux)’ release format will initially be digital only, with the tracks to be included …

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OBSCURE BURIAL set release date for INVICTUS debut

Forever committed to the filthiest underground sounds, Invictus Productions unleashes the second demo of Obscure Burial, Epiphany, set for international release on September 15th on cassette tape. Hailing from the fertile Finnish black metal scene and featuring a couple native veterans, Obscure Burial are fittingly named: the quartet unloads an arsenal of ancient black/death magick, drawing influence …

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Aversions Crown sign with Nuclear Blast Entertainment

Photo credit: Thomas Savage   Six-headed death machine, AVERSIONS CROWN, have signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Entertainment for the release of their new slab of astral punishment, ‘Tyrant’. Formed in 2010 in Queensland’s Brisbane, the same sunny stretch of Australian coastline as PORTAL and THE AMITY AFFLICTION, AVERSIONS CROWN developed …

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MACHINE HEAD unveil new album details

MACHINE HEAD release their long awaited eighth studio album, ‘Bloodstone & Diamonds‘ later this year.  The opus will be their first for new label home, Nuclear Blast.  The record was once again produced by Robb Flynn himself and Juan Urteaga (TESTAMENT, VILE), and like the last 7 out of 8 …

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Revocation to release new album, ‘Deathless’ in October

Revocation - Deathless Artwork

Revocation release their fifth album, and their first for Metal Blade, ‘Deathless’, on October 14. The title track is currently streaming at http://www.metalblade.com/revocation/ Guitarist/vocalist Dave Davidson said of the album, which was recorded with acclaimed producer Zeuss at Planet Z studios in Massachusetts:  “Collectively, we feel that ‘Deathless’ is our …

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Bloodshot Dawn to release second album in October

Bloodshot Dawn - Demons artwork

Before closing their main stage show at Bloodstock Festival this past weekend, unsigned UK melodic extreme metallers Bloodshot Dawn frontman Josh McMorran confirmed that their new album, entitled ‘Demons’, would be released in the UK on October 26. ‘Demons’ is the second Bloodshot Dawn album and was funded by fans in …

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TOMBS Premiere Video For “Seance”

TOMBS released their critically acclaimed album Savage Gold this June via Relapse Records.  They have completed work on the album’s first video for the song “Seance”.   The video was directed by Jaclyn Sheer and can be viewed HERE.   Front man Mike Hill on the video: “Watching the video is …

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AMPLIFIER Announce 2 UK Shows In November

Amplifier who are set to release their latest album ‘Mystoria’ on the 8th September 2014 through Superball Music have announced their only UK live dates for the rest of 2014.   Last seen at this year’s Beyond The Redshift Festival in May, the band will play 2 shows this November …

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US AMONGST THE REST Debut New Video ‘Love Is The Bull’

Us Amongst The Rest are a four-piece brotherhood of Rock emerging from York. An alliance forged through years of gigs and rival bands, playing since 2012, UATR hold nothing back. Channelling their collective psyche to deliver a raw, focussed, and soulful take on alternative rock, their suitably explosive debut effort …

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