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Published: 11 March 2014

The gothic-metal band around Mikki (vocals) und Rico H (guitar) exists fort en years now. On European stages, STONEMAN already supported bands like DEATHSTARS, XANDRIA or TIAMAT. Now, the band comes with a new album, offering a mixture of catchy dark pop, capricious gothic and chrome-shining metal riffs. Bitter-sweet melodies meet brutal harshness. Berlin bases star producer Steve van Velvet was accompanying the band in the Kohlekeller Studios to put the final touch onto the album. The upcoming album bears the name ‘Goldmarie’ and will be released on 25th April.

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Swedish Heavy Metallers PORTRAIT announce the release of their new album 'Crossroads' for April, 25th. The band is finally prepared to unveil the album title, art, and release the first single from the record. "In Time" is streaming now on www.metalblade.com/portrait, where fans can also pre-order copies of 'Crossroads' on CD, vinyl and digital downloads. Comments PORTRAIT: "'Crossroads' is a sevenfold blessing and curse upon a dying music scene, an album imbued with something untouchable and yet undeniable. This first single 'In Time' was the first song written for 'Crossroads' and is one of the more straight-forward ones of the album. Bang or be banged!"

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Gothenburg's MIASMAL have finished the recording of their second album. "Cursed Redeemer" was recorded by Fredrik Nordström in Studio Fredman (At The Gates, Opeth, Wolfpack, Agrimonia, Martyrdöd), containing eight tracks of ruthless, ferocious and straight forward death metal and featuring a fine cover artwork by Mattias Frisk (Ghost, Vampire, Vanhelgd etc.). 

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KILLER BE KILLED, the new band comprised of Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, ex-SEPULTURA), Greg Puciato (THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN), Troy Sanders (MASTODON) and Dave Elitch (ex-THE MARS VOLTA), will release their debut album on May 9 (Europe), May 12 (UK) and May 13 (North America) via Nuclear Blast Entertainment! 

The upcoming self-titled release was produced and mixed by Josh Wilbur whose production credits include work with GOJIRA, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ESCAPE THE FATE, P!NK and STEVE EARLE. Cover art and packaging was executed by Ryan Clark of Invisible Creature Design, the Grammy nominated design firm whose clients include ALICE IN CHAINS, FOO FIGHTERS, CHRIS CORNELL, DEVILDRIVER, MONSTER MAGNET, WOLFMOTHER, and DEMON HUNTER.



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Published: 10 March 2014

On Friday, March 7th 2014, the Swiss folk metal leaders ELUVEITIE have been awarded one of Switzerland’s most prestigious recognitions in music: a Swiss Music Award in the category “Best Live Act National”. The decision was made by a highly competitive fan voting, and marks the very first time ever for a metal band to receive this honour. Watch Eluveitie accept their award at the "Hallenstadion" stadium in Zurich, during a massive 2-hour show on live television. Commented the band: "Now that we have recovered from Friday night's events (although our minds are still blown), we would like to say a few words:

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