Acclaimed Swedish prog-metal band ANDROMEDA will have their debut album, "Extension of the Wish" (2001), re-released in Europe on November 15 via New Hawen/Century Media. The new version will feature vocals by new singer David Fremberg, a new mix and two bonus tracks, previously only released in France by NTS. The title of the re-release is "Final Extension (Re-Release of 'Extension Of The Wish')".
As previously reported, ANDROMEDA recently entered the studio to record the remaing five songs for their forthcoming third album. The band, who were previously signed to Century Media Records, are currently negotiating with a few labels.
Dutch brutal death metal band THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have issued a statement defending themselves against accusations that they are "known racists." Specificially, the band are speaking out in response to the following article posted at the Metalheads Against Racism web site by its webmaster, Mike Meier:
"The Dutch band THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT is using the [Metalheads Against Racism] banner on their website. Funnily enough, there's no link to us, they've just got the banner on there. THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT are known racists, I have talked to them on one of the Swiss metal message boards and made it abundantly clear what I think of them. I also know at least five people who have talked to them 'in real life' and heard them spout their racist shit. Putting the banner on their site is nothing but a hypocritical act of damage control because they're afraid nobody will book them for shows anymore now that most of the European [death metal] scene knows what a bunch of racists they are. I'm sure you'll notice they're conspicuously absent from our members list, and of course they've never contacted me about putting the banner on their site."
THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have responded to Meier's comments by issuing the following statement:
"When you write lyrics about the slaughter and killing of Christians, no one feels offended, but when you write lyrics against the radical Islam they call you a racist. That is the tolerant view of Metalheads Against Racism.
"THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT is NOT a political band. We distinguish between race and religion. We know that most people are too retarded to take a good look at our lyrics, but we refuse to lyrically adapt and limit ourselves to suit the IQ of the contemporary metal fan.
"THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT treats historical happenings as they occured throughout the ages. Sometimes it happens that a topic is treated which certain people rather would not be reminded about because of the heinous deeds of their forefathers."
THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT will release their sophomore album, "The White Crematorium", on January 24, 2005 through Karmageddon Media.
Congratulations to Linea 77 who have been nominated in this years prestigious MTV Awards. They have been nominated for Best Italian band and will be rubbing shoulders with the likes of LAVIGNE, FRANZ FERDINAND and GREEN DAY when the awards are broadcast live on MTV Networks throughout Europe on November 18th. So let?s make sure they win ... You can help make this happen by following this link (' ) and voting for Linea 77!
Swedish noisecore stars Cult Of Luna blew away audiences in the UK with the new material from their critically acclaimed new album "Salvation". Their follow up to "The Beyond" finds the band in a slightly mellower mood, but they haven't lost any of that crushing intensity, that is seeing them leading the burgeoning noisecore scene at the moment.
UK's progressive epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL have inked a four-album deal with Elitist/Earache Records. BIOMECHANICAL are presently working on their sophomore album entitled 'The Empires of The World' at singer Jon K's own studio. Work is likely to be completed at the end of 2004 for an early 2005 release. BIOMECHANICAL's debut album, "Eight Moons", was released last year through Revolver Records.
THE CHASM's debut album for Wicked World "The Spell Of Retribution" will be released in UK & Europe on 8th November 2004. The 66 minute long heavy metal epic takes a lot of it's influences from the band?s South American background incorporating spirtuality, ancient heritage, philosophy and a genuine reverance for their background. Through the band's 10 year career they have never lost sight of their love of the metal classics that inspired them (SLAYER, JUDAS PRIEST and BATHORY) but THE CHASM are unique, no-one else sounds like them.
Danish wrecking crew EXMORTEM have signed a multi-album worldwide recording deal with Wicked World. Brandishing a particularly savage brand of twisted Death Metal as their weapon of choice, EXMORTEM have released their two previous albums via Hammerheart and Osmose, and toured Europe last year with Necrophagia. The band will release their debut for Wicked World "Nihilistic Contentment" on 17th January 2005. Recorded at Antfarm Studios in Denmark by Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, HATESPHERE. MNEMIC). "Nihilistic Contentment" contains 10 barbaric tunes, blending musical precision with lyrical depravity in equal measures. EXMORTEM's Sigtyr had this to say about the band's new union. "We are very proud to announce that we have signed with one of the world's leading labels in extreme music!! With a crew that have worked to be on the forefront of the scene for 15 years or more, we feel confident that we have found the best home for Exmortem. We will do our best to make this a success and the new album should be the first step in that direction!" Expect EXMORTEM tour dates to be announced shortly!
The new USURPER opus, "Cryptobeast", is a balls-out crushfest of some of the most devastatingly true, anthemic black/death/thrash metal of this millennium and is due for release on 17th January 2005 in the UK & Europe and on the 8th February in the US and Canada. Those of you lucky enough to live in USURPER's home town of Chicago will get a preview at an exclusive listening party in the city.
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