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It is seldom that music works in both a club context and as a work of art. Die Form have achieved just that… while “Noir Magnétique” is one of the group’s most accessible and dance floor compatible releases, ever, easily matching their most successful club hits, it still sports an absolutely unique sound and artistic vision. The album expertly continues the path Die Form took with last year’s smashing single “Her(t)z Frequenz” (which is also featured on the album in a dazzling new mix) with strong beats, enticing melodies, cold sounds and a constant tug-o-war between harsh emotional coolness and pure, innocent beauty. “Noir Magnétique” is also released as a lavish collector’s set, limited to 999 copies, and containing the album plus the special exclusive 7” single “Kobol” and a deluxe booklet with exclusive photo art in an elaborate 7”-sized box. Source: Newsletter
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Black Metallers ORCRIST have inked a deal with Netherlands based label Painkiller Records (a sub label of Apollon Entertainment UN Limited), for the release of the band’s third full-length album “We Come In War”.
The new album marks a change in direction for ORCRIST, with their traditional Old-School black metal approach being expanded to include slower, more atmospheric tracks. Commenting on the new sound, founder and drummer GRAV said: “Personally I am a huge fan of the early black metal sound, but a band can’t sit still, or you just end up releasing album after album that all sound the same. The addition of MANE from DEFIXIO on guitars and bass, who does all the writing, and GOBLIN from the Norwegian band ISVIND on vocals, meant that we were able to approach the music from an entirely different angle, whilst still keeping to the underground roots and ethos that we all share”.
The new album marks a change in direction for ORCRIST, with their traditional Old-School black metal approach being expanded to include slower, more atmospheric tracks. Commenting on the new sound, founder and drummer GRAV said: “Personally I am a huge fan of the early black metal sound, but a band can’t sit still, or you just end up releasing album after album that all sound the same. The addition of MANE from DEFIXIO on guitars and bass, who does all the writing, and GOBLIN from the Norwegian band ISVIND on vocals, meant that we were able to approach the music from an entirely different angle, whilst still keeping to the underground roots and ethos that we all share”.
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Both originally hailing from the Ruhr Area, the largest agglomeration in Germany, modern metal force CALIBAN and Century Media Records are finally worldwide partners in crime after being neighbours for years and already co-operating for the last album "The Awakening" for North America.
After HEAVEN SHALL BURN and MAROON Century Media Records is delighted to welcome CALIBAN and hence being a home for the trinity of German modern metal. Marc Goertz, guitars, comments:
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Doom metal band MY DYING BRIDE recently replaced their violiste Katie, but they found a good replacement in Shaun Macgown. Also the band finished their new release 'For Lies I Sire' and it comes with a totally new website and tour dates. They make a strong statement on their website:
A lot can happen in three years. In 2006, My Dying Bride completed work on the ninth studio album A Line Of Deathless Kings. A title that acknowledged the timelessness of the music we pour our heart and soul into. An album that revered the band's past, and also looked to the future.
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There is a new tribute for the German punk band SLIME. They were important for the German punk scene from the early '80 till the '90. Many German artists came together on this tribute. It is a limited release, check the myspace for more details: http://www.myspace.com/tributetoslimeMille Petrozza (Kreator vocalist) worked with Nagel (Muff Potter vocalist) on the song Alle gegen alle.' Video of the recording: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf6ru29Yz7s with backing vocals from Kreator guitarist Sami Yli-Sirniö and Thees Uhlmann. An unique co-operation to honour the punk band Slime. Also 'Die Toten Hosen' - 'Born From Pain' and 'The Detectors are on the release.
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