SHARP END FIRST’s Charity Single ‘Love Less Regret’ between 14th and 21st April taken from the Debut album ‘RULE THE DAY’ (Review) while you can catch the bands powerful sound with the promo video ‘Blinded By Belief’ HERE. Sharp End First can be downloaded from ITUNES.

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Please spend 79p on SHARP END FIRST’s Charity Single ‘Love Less Regret’ between 14th and  21st April…. All Proceeds go to Myeloma Cancer Research.

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DON’T MISS OUT ON THE BONUS DVD! ONLY AVAILABLE WITH FIRST 1000 COPIES
Razorwire’s third album “Wrapped In Lies ” will be available in all good record shops.
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The first 1000 will come with a bonus DVD. You can listen to four of the new tracks on the band’s “Myspace” site. Go check it out!

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CD- WRAPPED IN LIES
Damage Limitation
False Pride
One Shot
Empty Eyes
Fractures
Know God
Mind Bleach
Tomorrow Ends Today
Legacy
Drempels
Swarm
Clawing Fingers
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 DVD – THE VIDEOS
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On Tour With Razorwire (Feature)
Drempels (Wrapped In Lies)
False Pride (Wrapped In Lies)
Fractures (Wrapped In Lies)
Mind Bleach (Wrapped In Lies)
A Bullet Called Pride (A Bullet Called Pride)
Dipole (A Bullet Called Pride)
Lock Down (A Bullet Called Pride)
Dipole (Live @The Godless Festival)
Lose My Head (League Of The Godless)
(DVD is PAL)

Thrice release the final part of ’The Alchemy’ project with volume 3 & 4 ‘Air & Earth’ allowing the band to complete their metamorpeous from emo punk to experimental  with a quality rarely seen.

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Although completed, the Earth & Air installments of the series was held back until  listeners have had a chance to fully absorb the first half of the Alchemy Index’s massive, multi-layered complexity. A milestone offering from a band with so much still left to explore, the success of this seemingly daunting effort hints at the potential for even more challenging, yet wholly unpredictable, creations in the future.

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“From here, we can kind of go anywhere,” Kensrue adds. “I don’t think anyone really knows what will be next.”

On The Alchemy Index, Thrice destroyed the rock rulebook and created their most engrossing and accomplished work to date…The true evolution of a band.

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Track Listings

1. Broken Lungs
2. Sky Is Falling
3. Song For Milly Michaelson
4. Daedalus
5. As The Crow Flies
6. Silver Wings
7. Moving Mountains
8. Digging My Own Grave
9. Earth Isn’t Humming
10. Lion And The Wolf
11. Come All You Weary
12. Child Of Dust

http://www.alchemyindex.com

Kids In Glass Houses forthcoming single Give Me What I Want (May 12^th) has got off to a flying start!  Instantly added to the ‘Upfront’ playlist across the XFM network (daytime spins a-hoy!), the track also received its first spin on G-Cap’s ‘Music Control’ last night!
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The smashing accompanying video was quickly playlisted on NME TV, MTV2, Kerrang TV and Scuzz TV (more to follow suit) and is this week the main featured video on the FRONT PAGE of MySpace!!

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Kids in Glass Houses debut album Smart Casual, is released May 26^th.  It’s a heady amalgamation of the pop and alternative rock that soundtracked their formative years!  A raw energy fused with a knowing respect and admiration for the hook laden legacies of heavyweight established artists like The Police, Prince, The Cure and Duran Duran.

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Kids In Glass Houses were ‘Best British Newcomer’ nominees at the Kerrang Awards last year and voted ‘Best Unsigned Band’ in the Kerrang readers poll the week they signed to Roadrunner!  Their debut single Easy Tiger picked up fans and plays at Radio and TV alike.  Gaining plays and playlistings on BBC Radio 1 (Zane Lowe, Jo Whiley, Huw Stephens), Bauer’s ‘In Demand’, G-Cap ‘Music Control’, XFM, BBC6Music, Kerrang Radio & TV, MTV, MTV2, Chartshow TV, Scuzz, NME TV, as well as beating Crystal Castles to a performance on BBC Three’s ‘Lily Allen & Friends’.

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They have toured with 30 Seconds to Mars, fellow countrymen Lostprophets, Manic Street Preachers and more recently Paramore.  Frenzied performances to at some of last summer’s festivals including Give it a Name, Reading & Leeds, Download and Hyde Park Calling, along with their own Sold Out headline tour, have proven them untiring experts at entertaining on a grand scale.
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The band will support Simple Plan in London next Fri April 18^tt before setting out on their own UK Tour to support the release of the single and album…..

Leicester based rockers, My Awesome Compilation, return to the fray with two awesome new releases : single ‘Ghosts On The Underground’ on May 19 and album ‘Frontiers’ on May 26.
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Produced by Hundred Reasons’ Larry Hibbitt, these offerings are intense and focused blasts of punk rock energy.
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The quartet (made up of two sets of brothers) have enjoyed some breathtaking successes in their short life. A split single with Fallout Boy (2004’s ‘As Always’), the use of their ‘Put Up A Fight’ single on the Australian Big Brother and the best selling Saints Row computer game, tours with the likes of The Darkness, A, Fallout Boy, Funeral For A Friend and Alkaline Trio (that took in Australia, Japan and Europe), and a level of critical and commercial success that many UK acts would yank their eye teeth out for!
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Now in 2008, My Awesome Compilation are all about expanding their musical horizons and stamping their authority on the world.
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And album ‘Frontiers’ looks set to do just that!
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With a number of live shows lined up for the foreseeable, catch these guys in any way you can!
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19 Apr Sheerness, Kent, The Ivy Leaf Club
10 May Basildon, Towngate Theatre
12 May Guildford, Boileroom
13 May Southampton, Joiners
15 May Cambridge, Barfly
26 May Leicester, Charlotte
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www.myawesomecompilation.com
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”Catchy tunes with riffs and hooks galore… MAC are one of the best around’  The Independent (Single Of The Week)

DOWN I GO RELEASE ‘TYRANT’ ALBUM ON JUNE 2!
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“Down I Go are awesome.”- Daniel P Carter BBC Radio One Rock Show
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London crazy oiks, Down I Go release their second album for Undergroove on June 2 2008, entitled ‘Tyrant’.
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The follow-up to 2006’s ‘This Is Disastercore’ sees Down I Go exploring the theme of tyrannical world leaders throughout history, so like its predecessor Down I Go have successfully managed to introduce historical education into the world of punk rock. This time however, the misery of the persecuted and the persecutors, as well as the hypocrisy of each Tyrant’s rule is reflected in the musical brutality that Down I Go deliver.
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As drummer Ben Standage explains: “When we started researching bad people like Vlad the Impaler and Pol Pot, we realized it’d be a much darker album and that we’d have to take it more seriously. With ‘Disastercore’, all those deaths were accidental, but suddenly we’re writing about torture, and massacres and ethnic cleansing, which were all very deliberate. There’s no room for humour in this one.”
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Recorded at Ben’s house in London, ‘Tyrant’ sees Down I Go push themselves musically, incorporating eight piece string sections recorded at their local church, and orchestral percussion, giving songs such as ‘Tomas De Torquemada’, ‘Ariel Sharon’ and ‘Ivan The Terrible’ even more dynamic edges.
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‘This Is Disastercore’ was released in late 2006 to critical acclaim - gaining rave reviews in Rock Sound, Big Cheese, and Metal Hammer while Kerrang! even described the album as “ingenious”. BBC Radio One Rock Show and XFM Rock Show airplay also ensued.
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In the United States Alternative Press magazine featured Down I Go as one of their hottest bands of 2007, while in Germany the album artwork created by Jacob Stories’ frontman Stuart Lee is set to feature in a forthcoming coffee table book of great album artwork. Stuart has once again created all the artwork for ‘Tyrant’, this time in oils.
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It went without saying the band played a host of shows around the UK and Ireland to support ‘This Is Disastercore’.
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In the time between the releases, guitarist Alan Booth joined Brighton metallers Johnny Truant, while Down I Go also released a limited edition EP entitled ‘This Is Robotcore’ which sold out in weeks.

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But with the arrival of ‘Tyrant’, Down I Go have raised their game and delivered a truly educational, ambitious and glorious racket. Get ready for the revolution!
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DOWN I GO ‘Tryant’ - released June 02
Undergroove UGCD051
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DOWN I GO is:
Alan Booth (guitar), Ben Standage (drums/ vocals), Pete Fraser (vocals), Marek (bass)
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‘Tyrant’: ‘Tomas de Torquemada’, ‘Joseph Stalin’, ‘George W Bush Jnr.’, ‘Nicolae Ceaucescu’, ‘Saparmurat Niyazov’, ‘King Leopold II’, ‘King Henry VIII’, ‘Augusto Pinochet’, ‘Pol Pot’, ‘Idi Amin’, ‘Ariel Sharon’, ‘Ivan the Terrible’
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www.myspace.com/downigo
www.undergroove.co.uk
www.myspace.com/undergroove1

To celebrate their 30th Anniversary, Whitesnake will release “Good to Be Bad”, through SPV/Steamhammer Records on 21st April, their first studio album in a decade. The album features 11 new, slamming Whitesnake songs which are guaranteed to take their place alongside their better known multi-million selling catalogue.
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Legendary front man, David Coverdale, says, “The new album contains all the elements I enjoy about Whitesnake, and more. I can hear moments that take me back to the bluesy, early years of the band all the way through the band’s musical history to fully embrace the more electric aspects of where we are now, as a band. I’m thrilled with it and can hardly wait to unleash it on an unsuspecting public! If this is indeed the last Whitesnake studio record then I’m happy to finish like this. It was a labour of love making this record…a joy… and I’m still enjoying listening to it. Can’t be bad!”
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The 11 new songs, written by Coverdale and guitarist Doug Aldrich (who also co-produced the album with Coverdale and Michael McIntyre) provide a good balance of 8 rocking tracks and 3 ballads. Coverdale feels it’s the first ‘real’ Whitesnake album in almost 20 years, commenting “It’s very butch. Very muscular…”

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With their blend of hard rock, soul, blues, and balladry plus a healthy dose of priapic posturing and good time fun, Whitesnake brings a welcome, positive energy to the current musical climate. Their recent release “Live In The Still Of The Night” was voted Best DVD of 2006 by the readers of Classic Rock magazine.
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Additionally, Whitesnake will be taking to the road with Def Leppard, playing a series of co-headline shows across the UK in summer of 2008. The internationally renowned, multi-platinum band will be featuring songs from David Coverdale’s colourful career including the hits (for the choir to join in with) and new material from ‘Good To Be Bad’.
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This is an opportunity to experience the ultimate line-up and celebrate 30 years of Whitesnake, who are:- Doug Aldrich on guitar; Reb Beach on guitar; Timothy Drury on keyboards; Uriah Duffy on bass; Chris Frazier on drums and of course, the inimitable David Coverdale on vocals.
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“I can’t wait to get back on stage – after being in the studio for most of 2007 I am most definitely ready to let off some steam. The front row should definitely be prepared!” says Coverdale
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You have been warned!!!
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Special Guests on the tour are ‘Black Stone Cherry’ who hail from the USA and recently won Best New Band at the Classic Rock Awards.
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Whitesnake and Def Leppard UK Tour 2008 confirmed dates.
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JUNE 2008
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Tue 17th Glasgow SECC 0870 040 4000
Wed 18th Birmingham NEC 0870 909 4133
Fri 20th Manchester MEN Arena 0844 847 8000
Sat 21st Belfast Odyssey Arena 028 9073 9074
Mon 23th Sheffield Arena 0114 256 5656
Tue 24th Newcastle Arena 0870 707 8000
Thu 26th Wembley Arena 0870 060 0870

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T ickets are priced at £37.50 and can be booked through www.livenation.co.uk or 24hr cc hotline 0844 576 5483 (all tickets subject to a booking fee).
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From 1973 to 1976 Coverdale was the vocalist with Deep Purple, one of the biggest bands in the world. In late 1977, a year after leaving, he formed Whitesnake as a blues-based, melodic rock band to tour and promote his solo records ‘Whitesnake’ and ‘Northwinds’.
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The band then took on a life and an identity of its own, attracting not only the supporters from Deep Purple, but a whole new audience hungry for the blues, soul and good time rock Whitesnake offered.
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In the early 90’s Coverdale spent 3 years working with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, on the rock classic ‘Coverdale Page’ album, before retiring from the music business for several years.
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Visit www.whitesnake.com and www.spv.de for any news updates.

The Lazarus Plot release their latest single The Sun Shines Down.

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Described by The Sun as ‘one to watch’, The Lazarus Plot have managed to create their own unique sound borne from a mesh of truly diverse artists such as Massive Attack, World Party, The Divine Comedy, DJ Shadow and even Duran Duran.
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One minute the band hit you with melodic guitars and pianos and you are expecting to hear a standard indie band, suddenly an unexpected loop kicks in, backwards vocals fight to grab your attention whilst countless samples and offbeat rhythms all sit neatly together, seamlessly layered on top of each other.

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2007 saw the band land within the psyche of the national music media following the release of two singles to widespread plaudits from all quarters…

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“”Music which snatches unbowed elation from the claws of melancholy” - Flavorpill.net
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“Musically polished to near perfection” - Recordscout.com
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The Lazarus Plot are also supporting The Orpheus Centre (Registered Charity Nos. 1105213) a residential performing arts centre for young disabled people, generally with physical and/or sensory impairments.

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17 Apr 2008 20:00 Halfmoon, Putney London
9 May 2008 20:00 The Constitution, Camden (acoustic) London
12 May 2008 9:00 Single Release: The Sun Shines Down Worldwide
30 May 2008 21:30 Metro, Soho London

http://www.myspace.com/thelazarusplotmusic

L.A rockers THE OUTLINE release new single ‘Sloppy Drunk’ THIS WEEK through 30:30 Recordings. They release new album ‘You Smash It, We’ll Build Around It’ in the UK on May 26. Produced by Chris Fudurich (Nada Surf, Finch) it has earned them a position on the roster at Fearless Records (At The Drive In, Plain White T’s) in the US.
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THE OUTLINE came over to the UK at the end of last year, to tour as main support with Aussie rockers Powderfinger. Their legendary stage show has allowed them to perform with a sizable spectrum of acts, including My Chemical Romance, Saosin, Jack’s Mannequin, Panic At The Disco, Ben Lee and the 5,6,7,8s. ‘Sloppy Drunk’ is available as a digital download only.
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http://www.myspace.com/theoutline

Last week saw the release of Last week saw the release of Elle Milano’s first single ‘Meanwhile In Hollywood’ and next week (April 14^th) the fantastic album ‘Acres of Dead Space Cadets’ will be hitting the shops. first single ‘Meanwhile In Hollywood’ and next week (April 14^th) the fantastic album ‘Acres of Dead Space Cadets’ will be hitting the shops.

Spread Eagle burst upon the scene playing a brand of rock that came straight from the N.Y.C. gutter. When Paul DiBartolo (guitar), Rob De Luca (bass) and Tommi Gallo (drums) moved to the City and met up with vocalist Ray West, a new attitude was instantly born.

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While rehearsing/writing in a dingy East Village basement for their first gig, rumors began leaking out to the record industry. The group was quickly snatched up and signed to MCA/Universal, then sent straight into the studio. Additional tunes for the debut album had to be written while recording was taking place. The self-titled debut was produced by Charliie Gambetta and featured wailing vocals and razor sharp guitar, demonstrated through songs such as “Switchblade Serenade”, “Scratch Like A Cat” and “Broken City”. The honesty of Spread Eagle’s debut release quickly gained the band worldwide critical acclaim and propelled them to forefront of the genre.

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Four years later, after the release and touring of the second album “Open To The Public” (also produced by Gambetta), the band took a break and went about their own personal projects. Rob De Luca is currently touring with the SEBASTIAN BACH BAND as direct support for GUNS N’ ROSES on their “2006-2007 Chinese Democracy World Tour”. Rob has also toured and/or recorded with UFO, HELMET, JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, GEORGE LYNCH (DOKKEN/LYNCH MOB), MIKE CHLASCIAK (PAINMUSEUM/HALFORD), OF EARTH, OUIJIPIG, and recorded for “Grammy Winning Producer of the Year” STEVE LILLYWHITE. Ray West has been locked up in a studio in South Florida by way of NYC creating and producing powerful new music. Ray is currently fronting his new project “HOSTEL INC.”. Paul DiBartolo went on to score music in the motion picture industry (The Basketball Diaries, VH1). He now creates music under the name “Salvador Poe”. Charlie Gambetta operates his record label “Jambetta Music” (jambetta.com), breaking new and talented artists and still making the mold for the real. Spread Eagle is now reformed and Lovember Records reissued their remastered debut record in association with Universal Music.
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Spread Eagle MySpace page

FREE DOWNLOADS HERE

The debut album from Cavalera Conspiracy is entitled Inflikted and it will be available internationally on March 24th, 2008 and in the United States on March 25th, 2008. Recording took place this past July at Undercity Studios in Los Angeles, California with Logan Mader (former Machine Head guitarist) and Lucas Banker of the Dirty Icon production team. Also, Rex Brown (Pantera, Down) cameos on bass on “Ultra-Violent”, and another track features a collaboration with Max, Joe and Richie Cavalera (Incite) all on vocals.
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Album art was completed by Surface to Air of France with Iggor and Max Cavalera and Sandrine Pelletier. Order the album by clicking the preorder banner below.
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The album consists of the following songs:
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1. Inflikted
2. Sanctuary
3. Terrorize
4. Black Ark
5. Ultra-Violent
6. Hex
7. The Doom Of All Fires
8. Bloodbrawl
9. Nevertrust
10. Hearts Of Darkness
11. Must Kill
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In addition a cover of Possessed’s song “The Exorcist” and a b-side called “In Conspiracy” were recorded. “Sanctuary” is the lead single release for the album. In January, the band filmed a video for the song in Paris, France which was directed by Surface to Air. You can view the video now below. A digital single and mastertone of “Sanctuary” was released on March 3rd and is available for purchase now. Inflikted was released digitally on March 17th and was released on cd internationally on March 24th and in the U.S. on March 25th.
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CHECK OUT THE AUDIO INTERVIEW WITH IGOR AND MAX

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Official website

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This long-anticipated reunion between the Cavalera brothers is something fans across the globe have been clamoring for since Sepultura’s last gig in December 1996. Hailing from Belo Horizonte in central Brazil, Sepultura have gained a reputation as the one of the most highly regarded and successful death/thrash metal bands of all time, with two Gold albums under their belts - Chaos A.D. (1994) and Roots (1996). “When Iggor, and I met at the 10th Annual D-Low Memorial Show and got the instruments in our hands, it was like we had never been separated. The metal was flowing in our veins,” comments Max. “It was the same in the studio.” Recording took place this past July at Undercity Studios in Los Angeles, with Logan Mader (ex Machine Head guitarist). Mixing at Undercity is currently underway. The still untitled record is tentatively slated for a February 2008 release. Among the 11 songs set to appear are: “Inflikted,” “Bloodbrawl,” “Holy Poison,” “The Doom Of All Fires,” “Ultra-Violent” and “My Sanctuary.” A B-side cover of the Possessed death/thrash classic “The Exorcist” was also recorded.

Myspace page

4ft fingers are set to return to give the uk scene a good kick up the ass…and get back to basics where it matters…the music!! not the scenesters or hairdos!! The band have just finished recording their new album “New Beginings of old stories” 12 brand new punk rock explosive tunes……To coincide with the release,the band will be doing a massive promotional campaign to let everyone know they are back for business with a uk tour kicking off 28th feb - 27th April !! with european and festival dates to follow ! Watch this space……

Myspace page

Official Site

Review

The Debut Full-Length record, ‘Rule The Day’ due out this April on Glasstone Records serves up a much anticipated 11 tracks of unadulterated SHARP END FIRST.

Production & Mixing duties conducted by Greg Brooker (THE HURT PROCESS) & Jay Merrifield. Mastering duties conducted by Tue Madsen (SICK OF IT ALL, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, HIMSA).

With the new album out in April and a brand new promo video for Blinded By Belief doing the rounds on Sky TV (Musflash TV), SHARP END FIRST will be touring near you soon!

Review of  ’RULE THE DAY’

Atop the tallest of earth’s peaks dwell the gods of earth, and suffer no man to tell that he hath looked upon them.”  - H.P. Lovecraft, “The Other Gods”

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‘I want to be a teenage boy with acne in an Iron Maiden T-Shirt with my hands bloody from constant axe-riffs and RSI from masturbation and that’s how this makes me feel and that’s good.’ – ( Plan B )

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‘Do they kick ass? Not half.’ – ( Terrorizer )

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‘The Sword may be your next big thing’ – ( Powerplay)

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With its soon-to-be unleashed sophomore album, Gods of the Earth freshly laid to tape, THE SWORD prepares to build upon the foundation it laid with its critically acclaimed debut Age of Winters and continues to lead modern day metal’s forward charge.

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Conceived in Austin, TX, THE SWORD took the form of a cohesive quartet in early 2004 when guitarist / singer J.D. Cronise, guitarist Kyle Shutt, bassist Bryan Richie, and drummer Trivett Wingo joined forces.  THE SWORD’s live shows quickly became the hottest ticket in Austin, as their punishing, yet melodious compositions, mythical imagery and conscious effort to slowly immobilize audiences left music fans astonished while word about the band continued to flourish and grow.  In the fall of 2005, THE SWORD found a home at Kemado Records, and their critically acclaimed debut Age of Winters was released in February 2006.

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From the moment Gods of the Earth’s lead track  “The Sundering” explodes, it is immediately apparent that THE SWORD has upped the ante on a sound all its own.  More ambitious, more accomplished and simply bigger, Gods of the Earth’s huge, mountaintop-friendly hooks, thunderous drumming and oceanic bass lines cut through the air like a scythe taking down all in the band’s path.  The ominous vocals of Cronise weave fantastical tales rife with myth and mythology.  Waves of powerful riffs and low-end thunder dominate songs such as the immediate “Maiden, Mother & Crone”, “Fire Lances of the Ancient Hyperzephyrians”, “Under the Boughs” and the paralyzing “The Black River”.  Gods of the Earth instantly conveys what words can only try to describe: THE SWORD is not to be taken lightly.

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Track Listing

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1. The Sundering

2. How Heavy This Axe

3. Lords

4. Fire Lances of the Ancient Hyperzephyrians

5. To Take the Black

6. Maiden, Mother & Crone

7. Under the Boughs

8. The Black River

9. The White Sea

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THE SWORD is:

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J.D. Cronise (guitar / vocals)                                               

Kyle Shutt (guitar)                                                   

Bryan Richie (bass)

Trivett Wingo (drums)

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www.SWORDOFDOOM.com

www.myspace.com/thesword

www.KEMADO.com

GIG REVIEW AND PHOTOGRAPHS

The release of the debut album ‘Up At The Crack’ gained worldwide acclaim for this five piece straight ahead classic rock band.

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With the help of Tommy Vance, Iron Maiden front man Bruce Dickinson and legendary promoter Harvey Goldsmith, Boned showcased their electrifying live talent and became the first ever hard rock band in history to debut at The Royal Albert Hall in London. SEE THE BAND IN ACTION HERE The album is available for download from itunes on May 5th 2008.

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Originally released by an American label and hailed as …
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‘DC style boogie’, Classic Rock;

‘Utterly fabulous’, Metal UK.com;

‘Bone crushing straight ahead rock with attitude’, Head Bangers Basement;

‘Set the volume to 11 and let yourself be rocked to the bone’, Metal Express.

36 CRAZYFISTS ANNOUNCE DIGITAL ONLY RELEASE OF “THE OCULUS” EP IN EUROPE
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36 CRAZYFISTS will make their Limited Edition US EP “The Oculus” available for digital download in Europe on April 21, 2008

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“The Oculus” is a three song EP featuring two new tracks from the band’s upcoming release, The Tide and Its Takers, PLUS an unreleased song that fans can’t get anywhere else!
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“The Oculus” EP contains “Absent Are The Saints” and “We Gave It Hell,” from The Tide and Its Takers album, released in Europe on May 26th (G/A/S on May 30th). The third track is titled “Criminal Justice,” and was originally written and recorded by the Seattle band Satchel.
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36 Crazyfists are currently on tour in the USA with DevilDriver, Napalm Death, and Invitro, and recently debuted the brand-new song “Absent Are The Saints” from their upcoming album, The Tide and Its Takers, exclusively on Myspace Metal. The track is available at  www.myspace.com/36crazyfists.
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36 Crazyfists’ “The Oculus” EP available across all digital platforms from April 21, 2008
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CONFIRMED FOR DOWNLOAD, GRASPOP and ROCK AM RING / ROCK IM PARK FESTIVALS
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36 CRAZYFISTS have announced their first three European festival appearances for this Summer. These will be Download (UK), Graspop (Belgium) and Rock Am Ring / Rock Am Park (Germany).
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DOWNLOAD takes place at Donington Park right next to East Midlands Airport. Donington Park lies where the three counties of Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire meet and the festival takes place between the 13th and 15th of June 2008.
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“Playing download for our third time is such an honour, we are extremely grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to see the masses!!!” - Brock Lindow (vocals)
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So far exact dates and times have yet to be announced but they will be joining Kiss, Judas Priest, Motorhead, Job For A Cowboy, In Flames, The Black Dahlia Murder, Dillinger Escape Plan and The Devil Wears Prada plus loads more to be announced.
http://www.downloadfestival.co.uk
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36 CRAZYFISTS will be at ROCK IM PARK at Nurnberg Zeppelinfield , Germany on June 6th 2008 along with Die Toten Hosen, Queens Of The Stone Age, HIM, Kid Rock, Dimmu Borgir and more.
The same line up moves to ROCK AM RING at Nurnburgring / Eifel on June 8th.
http://www.rock-am-ring.com
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36 CRAZYFISTS will be at GRASPOP in Dessel, Belgium on June 28th 2008 on the same day as Kiss, Cavelera Conspiracy, Iced Earth, Immortal, My Dying Bride, Helmet and more.
http://www.graspop.be/

Nottingham’s Illuminatus are one Spaniard, one German, one Italian and one
English gent. Their debut album ‘The Wrath Of The Lambs’ is packed with
powerful soundscapes, emotive melodies and soaring dynamics, all set
strongly against the current trend of ever more brutality and ignorance in
underground music. For illuminatus there is no scene; no bandwagon; no
fashion war. illuminatus sing about social and political issues and play
with pure passion and honesty.

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The band’s high impact live performances have resulted in a mass of loyal fans and despite their unsigned status, it was this energy that resulted in the band supporting acts such as Children of Bodom, Dragon Force, Nightwish, Paradise Lost and Skindred.

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‘The Wrath Of The Lambs’, is released nationally on 12th May through Anthill
records / Pinnacle.
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www.myspace.com/illuminatusuk

 The Video ‘Wait’ from the Album

Story of the Year are back with a new album titled ‘The Black Swan’ which is released on the 21^st April ON EPITAPH RECORDS

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Alternative rock heavyweights Story of the Year will release their highly anticipated new album, The Black Swan, on April 21^st. Like the title suggests, the group’s third studio album is anything but predictable. Combining the addictive choruses of their platinum selling album (US, AUS, JPN) Page Avenue and the heaviness of In the Wake of Determination, The Black Swan transcends previous releases as their boldest and most accessible album to date.

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Featuring the smash hit single “Wake Up” and the piano driven ballad, “Terrified,” The Black Swan was produced by John Feldmann (Good Charlotte, The Used, Lost Prophets, Atreyu) and “Elvis” Baskette (Chevelle, Escape The Fate, Puddle of Mudd). “Making this record felt like starting over,” says front man Dan Marsala. “We’re like a brand new band. You can hear it in these songs, we’re excited again. I think we’ve really stepped it up on this record.”

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Continuing with tracks like the remarkably powerful and deeply personal alt-rock anthem “Tell Me” and the thought-provoking “Message to the World,” The Black Swan explores social and moral issues close to the band’s heart. With themes of war and prejudice, and taking lyrical inspiration from the likes of Carl Sagan among others, the group’s latest album finds the band in a refined state. “Musically, we’ve grown so much. We have some very unique, timeless, face melting guitar riffs and solos that have come to define our sound, without compromising the idea of a classic song,” explains guitarist Ryan Phillips.
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Story of the Year’s first single, ‘Wake Up’ is up on band’s MySpace page and will be released in the UK on May 19^th. Live dates:

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20-May London Mean Fiddler

21-May Birmingham Academy 2

22-May Manchester Academy 2

23-May Glasgow QMU

25-May Leeds Slam-dunk Festival

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‘Wake Up’ will be the first single released from the album on the 19^th May

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http://www.storyoftheyear.net/

http://www.myspace.com/storyoftheyear

Torche - Meanderthal - new album on Hydra Head Records‏

Torche’s second full-length, Meanderthal, is set for an April 8th release through Hydra Head (vinyl to be released on Robotic Empire).

Recorded throughout November 2007 at God City Studios, the 13 track album is Torche’s first with Kurt Ballou (Converge, Genghis Tron, Disfear) at the helm.
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“Having built a unique sound with their self-titled debut and followup “In Return” EP, Torche fully realize their potential with their most infectious recordings to date. No amount of heaviness is compromised on “Meanderthal”, an album that should fuel fans heavy fix as well as their undeniable need for catchyness. - Andy Low (Robotic Empire, completely biased supporter of Torche)

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