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Deicide - Sign With Century Media Records

Official press release

Twenty years ago, an underground cult movement surfaced in Tampa, Florida that revolutionized the metal world. The pioneers of this burgeoning scene, Deicide, are still striking fear into hearts of the masses to this day. Century Media Records are extremely proud to announce a worldwide deal with Deicide, one of the founding fathers of death metal. The group stands strong to this day as one of the most influential and controversial bands ever. With a relentlessly brutal sound and uncompromisingly blasphemous lyrics, Deicide helped set the standards for extreme metal and have maintained those standards ever since.

Deicide led by original members Glen Benton (vocals, bass) and Steve Asheim (drums) have been busy at Audiohammer Studios with Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Chimaira) and are looking at a summer '09 release. The group have reunited with legendary guitarists Jack Owen (ex-Cannibal Corpse) and Ralph Santolla (Obituary, ex-Iced Earth, Death) and will embark on a two-week European tour this week. Feel free to visit the band's official MySpace page to view their complete itinerary.

Benton states: "I want to say it is an honor to be an official CM artist. I look forward to working with the fine folks at CM and providing them with our style of metal. I can ensure you that what surfaces will definitely be nothing less than a total bash-your-face-in-from-start-to-finish, bastardpiece. HAIL SATAN!!!!"

Asheim further comments: "I'm happy to be a part of the CM family and look forward to working with them. The new Deicide material in the works should be a good way to kick off the new deal. It's a totally sick new record with a totally sick new label, but the same ol' sick Deicide. See you all in 2009 and hold onto your balls!"

Owen adds: "It is an honor and a pleasure to sign with one of the most established metal labels on the planet. Century Media's track record speaks for itself, and we can't wait to unleash this beast of a new Deicide album through the mighty CM! Many thanks to Kevin Astl and Steve Joh for their long hours bringing this deal to full fruition!"

Deicide released their groundbreaking self-titled debut in 1990. Recorded at Tampa's Morrisound Studio (the legendary studio where the band would go on to record all its albums), the vicious debut would soon be hailed as one of the "Top 100 Metal Albums of the 90's" by England's metal authority, Terrorizer Magazine. In 1992, Deicide followed up their debut with "Legion", which was an instant success, further establishing their furious musical intensity and vengeful anti-Christian stance. This landmark extreme metal release secured their place at the forefront of the American death metal scene as they rapidly earned a reputation for controversy.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Deicide
Posted: 06.01.2009 by SlaytallicA | Comments (9)


By Night - Band Update

By Night have posted the following update on their official MySpace:

2009 will be an interesting year for all the people around By Night. We have just booked our first show for 2009 and we are working hard to get finished with all the songs for the next record. For now, we have at 5 new songs and at least ideas for 5 more so we are really close to getting it together. The songs seem to be the most heavy and aggressive we have done so far, no compromise or false identity from By Night. This is really worth waiting for. That's a promise from us...

Studio time will soon be booked and a new album will be released before the year is over.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: By Night
Posted: 04.01.2009 by SlaytallicA | Comments (0)


Endstille - To Enter Studio This Month

German black metallers Endstille have posted the following short update:

"We booked JAKs-Hell again to record our sixth album for January/February 2009. The album will be entitled "Verführer" and will be released via Regain Records in Spring/Summer 2009. We are also planning to do a European Tour in fall. Some shows and festivals are confirmed so far."

Source: endstille.com
Band profile: Endstille
Posted: 02.01.2009 by SlaytallicA | Comments (2)


Resurrection - Debut Album To Be Reissued

Death metallers Resurrection have issued the following update on their MySpace page:

"The long awaited "Embalmed Existence" re-issue is finally ready for release. The official release date is March 27th via Massacre Records. This disc will include the re-mastered original recordings, both demo recordings prior to the "Embalmed Existence" album, and the original storyteller recording sessions from the album that are unedited complete stories, plus other bonus material. The CD will feature an extra large 18 page booklet with liner notes and never before seen photos and other extras. We hope that you all will enjoy this release and you might want to consider adding this to your collection as soon as it comes out as it won't be getting another release... this is it. There will be a new line of "Embalmed Existence" merchandise available by the release date of the disc."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Resurrection
Posted: 30.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (6)


Hypocrisy - Band Update

Peter Tägtgren has issued the following update, on behalf of Hypocrisy:

"There hasn't been too much going on for the past year or so, so it hasn't made sense to update... but now things are looking up. Bassist Mikael Hedlund came to the Abyss Studio the other day and between me and him we have 13 songs done, and Horgh will come to studio beginning of January and crack the drums on it. Just wanted to let you know that we still breathing. We´ll keep you updated from now on with the prossess of the making of the new album."

Source: hypocrisy.tv
Band profile: Hypocrisy
Posted: 28.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (22)


Trollfest - Three New Songs Online

Three new Trollfest tracks, "Wo Bin Ich Jetz Aufgewacht?", "Der Jegermeister" and "Uraltes Elemente", are available for streaming at the band's official MySpace page. The tracks come off the band's forthcoming new album, entitled "Villanden", due on January 9th via Twilight Vertrieb.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Trollfest
Posted: 26.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (1)


Criminal - New Album Details, January Chilean Tour

Criminal have posted the following update:

Anglo-Chilean thrash masters Criminal have revealed the cover artwork for their new album "White Hell." The piece was created by Chilean designer / tattoo artist / drummer Fran Muñoz.

"The original idea we were pursuing didn't really work out," comments vocalist/guitarist Anton Reisenegger, "so we basically decided to start from scratch. Then Fran approached us with this idea and we all really liked it, so we just went for it."

The track listing for "White Hell" is:

01. 21st Century Paranoia
02. Crime And Punishment
03. Incubus
04. Black Light
05. The Deluge
06. Strange Ways
07. Mobrule
08. The Infidel
09. Invasion
10. Eyes Of Temptation
11. Bastardom
12. Sons Of Cain

In Europe the album will be released in a limited edition including a bonus DVD, the contents of which will be announced shortly, while the South American version of the album will contain the bonus track "Hermanos Dementes".

A brand new track off "White Hell" will be made available via the band's MySpace page
on January 1st, 2009. The page is currently hosting demo versions of two tracks, "The Infidel" and "Eyes of Temptation."

"White Hell" will be released on February 27th, 2009!

In other news, Criminal have announced a Chilean tour for the month of January. The confirmed dates are as follows:

Jan 11 - Santiago, Chile - Club Hípico, Cumbre del Rock Chileno
Jan 13 - Buin, Chile - Buinlebar
Jan 14 - Talca, Chile - Pub El Webeo
Jan 15 - Concepción, Chile - Taberna Rock
Jan 16 - Valparaíso, Chile - El Huevo
Jan 17 - Santiago, Chile - Bar 89

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Criminal
Posted: 23.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (3)


Man Must Die - Working On New Album

Relapse Records posted the following press release on November:

"Glasgow, Scotland's Man Must Die have entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to their Relapse debut, "The Human Condition". This brand new album, "No Tolerance For Imperfection", is being recorded at Grindstone Studios in the UK with producer Scott Atkins.

Man Must Die's Danny McNab commented on the new album: "With 11 songs, full to the brim with anger, heaviness and melodic hooks, MMD cannot wait to unleash this new slab of aural assault and hit the road to promote "NTF"I. We are really psyched about the new record, its like we are a new band with a new found passion for the extreme, we cannot wait to get on the road again and show what MMD are all about. We really think fans old and new will love "No Tolerance For Imperfection" - it's pure MMD but with some new twists and turns, and definitely a new level of intensity. Expect "No Tolerance For Imperfection" to be out around April 2009."

With "No Tolerance For Imperfection", Man Must Die also introduce brand new drummer Matt Holland to the fold. "With Matt as the immense new sticksman behind the blasts at the Man Must Die camp, it ushers in a new era of intensity and rage!" McNab adds; "He has added some serious spice to the new material, and some of his playing if off the scales!"

Man Must Die has also recently been confirmed for the 2009 Maryland Deathfest to be held in May in Baltimore, MD. For more information, including complete festival line-up, please visit SupremeBrutality.com."

In the meantime the band posted the following update they're entering the studio, on their MySpace:

"With the pre-production all wrapped up, we have moved operations to Grindstone Studios (UK) with producer Scott Atkins to start tracking the new album entitled "No Tolerance For Imperfection". Scott's a really cool guy and an excellent producer, pushing us hard to get the best takes, and the drum sound is mighty already.

Matt has started tracking drums and it's going excellent - some of the drumming on this album is unbelievable! Matt is posting updates on his progress, so stay tuned here for studio updates as close to daily as we can manage. This new material is sounding awesome, we cant wait to get it out there and let you guys here it!"

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Source: shop.relapse.com
Band profile: Man Must Die
Posted: 14.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (2)


Vreid - New Song, E-Card Posted Online

Original news, posted on 07.12.2008

Vreid have posted a new song, called "Speak Goddamnitt", online at the band's official MySpace. The track comes off the group's fourth album, "Milorg", which is scheduled for release in Norway on January 5, 2009 via Indie Recordings (January 19 in the rest of Europe).

UPDATED (thanks to SlaytallicA):

An e-card featuring audio samples of all tracks from Vreid's new album new album "Milorg" can be found at this location.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Vreid
Posted: 14.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (0)


Illdisposed - News Update

Illdisposed have issued the following update on their MySpace:

"We are in the middle of the songwriting process for our 11th album. We will begin recording the yet untitled album this winter/early spring.

We have left the label AFM records. The decision was ours alone, since AFM wanted to continue working with us.. Thank you.. But no... We are negotiating with several labels as of now, but think we have found the one that We will ink with. A few more details needs to be settled - and we're good to go, so more on that soon.

In the past 17 years people would either have to see us live or go to a third party dealership in order to obtain Illdisposed merchandise. This has finally changed now, as we have opened our first official shop. So go to this location for all your t-shirt, cd and what not needs.

We will hopefully see you on the road next year, which starts off with concerts in Germany, Denmark, Greece and Italy."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Illdisposed
Posted: 14.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (3)


Torture Killer - Signed To Dynamic Arts Records

Dynamic Arts Records press release

Finland´s most successful death metal battalion Torture Killer have been signed to Dynamic Arts Records. Bands previous album "Swarm!" was released by Metal Blade Records. "Swarm!" introduced legendary death metal vocalist Chris Barnes from Cannibal Corpse and Six Feet Under on the front row of Torture Killer.

Torture Killer have been hiding in the catacombs of studio mixing the upcoming third album. Forthcoming album "Sewers" will be released at the end of February 2009. As posted earlier the previous vocalist Juri Sallinen is back on the line-up torturing his lungs for good.

Expect to see Torture Killer touring the Europe on Spring of 2009. First summer festival have been already booked; Legacy Open Air in Germany on May.

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Source: dynamicartsrecords.com
Band profile: Torture Killer
Posted: 10.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (8)


Deathstars - New Song And Video Online

Original news, posted on 28.11.2008

Deathstars have uploaded a new song, called "Death Dies Hard", from their forthcoming album, entitled "Night Electric Night", which will be released on January 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Click here to listen to the song.

The first single "Death Dies Hard" is now available at the band´s MySpace. A digital download release of the single has been set for January 2.

UPDATED (thanks to Hamird)

The brandnew Deathstars video for "Death Dies Hard" can now be watched at this location.

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Deathstars
Posted: 09.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (2)


Crystalic - To Enter Studio This Month

Finnish melodic death metallers Crystalic have posted the following update:

"We are hitting D-Studio 19.12.2008 for the drum recordings of our second full lenght album.
Rest of the instruments and vocals are going to be handled by Deaf Ear Music with Matti Auerkallio on the helm.

There's definitely some surprises coming your way with the new material, for example the fastest Crystalic song to date (with some blastbeats!) and also the slowest one. Stay tuned for a possible studio diary, photos, videos etc once we get going!

Also we have updated the site with some new promo/livepics by Heikki Santasalo, Check 'em out at this location."

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Source: crystalic.net
Band profile: Crystalic
Posted: 07.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (3)


Zonaria - New Video Online

Metal Hammer have posted the newest video, "At War With The Inferior", from Swedish Melodic Death metallers Zonaria, online. The song comes off the band's second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", which was released last month via Century Media Records.

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Source: metal-hammer.de
Band profile: Zonaria
Posted: 01.12.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (0)


Hate Eternal - Frontman Hospitalized, Drop Off US Tour

Florida death metallers Hate Eternal have issued the following update:

"Hate Eternal have been forced to drop off the ongoing Job For A Cowboy North American tour due an infection in Erik Rutan's hand and complications in his kidney. Erik was admitted to an Iowa City hospital on the early morning of Nov. 23rd and has remained under doctor's supervision since.

The infection has caused concern for the doctors, but the major concern of the doctor's is, Erik's kidney. Erik has had a couple of procedures done on his kidney. Erik will not be able to continue the tour, but he is expected to make a full recovery. He is expected to be released sometime next week and then will seek further treatment at home in Florida.

Hate Eternal would like thank to everyone on the tour for their understanding of the situation. Hate Eternal would also like to thank all the fans who have expressed concern for Erik's health."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Hate Eternal
Event: Job For A Cowboy: N. American Tour
Posted: 30.11.2008 by SlaytallicA | Comments (14)