Following up on the success of last year’s reissue of the classic Winter Of Sin, Abyss Records is proud to unearth yet another treasure from Norwegian black/death metal warlocks FESTER. In mid-April of 2011 Abyss will reincarnate FESTER’s 1994 masterpiece Silence on digi-CD. The reissue will come completely remixed, remastered and repackaged and will feature all nine original tracks and a live version of the song “Persecution” recorded in 1991.
The story thus far…Izegrim recorded and released its first propaganda on tape, called ‘Most Evil Demo’ in spring 1998. The demo (featuring symphonic death metal) was generally received very positively by the media. Izegrim released the self-financed mini-CD Bird of Prey in the summer of 1999. From the start, Izegrim was received very well by both the media and audience at live-gigs.
Hourcast have just posted a teaser trailer for their new single “Attraction” on their YouTube Channel. The video features scantily clad adult film star Jessie Jane armed with a pistol, and firing at lead singer Patrick Mcbride. The full length video for “Attraction” will be premiering in the coming weeks, so be sure to check out the band’s Facebook page for all the latest updates and info.
France’s BENIGHTED deliver their most adventurous album so far: 12 tracks of pure Death/Grind mixing brutality and groove, featuring guest vocals from Svencho (ABORTED) and Mike Majewski (DEVOURMENT). Ever since 2000’s self-titled debut, the band’s evolution between every album has been blatant, even though it was clear that BENIGHTED was promised to a brilliant future when “Psychose” came out in 2002.
Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Wolverine #8, from superstar creators Jason Aaron and Daniel Acuña! Logan has cut his way through the hordes of Hell and the X-Men’s heaviest hitters. Now, he’ll take on his most imposing opponent yet – himself! As his possessed shell of a body battles Cyclops to the death, Wolverine must fight the demons within for control because he may not make it out alive.
Chicago’s two hardest-rocking bands join forces for the ultimate celebration of Spring hormones when HIGH SPIRITS and BIBLE OF THE DEVIL hit the road together this May. Dubbed “Flying Tonight,” the tour will see HIGH SPIRITS spread their infectious and high-octane brand of heavy rock across fourteen cities. Do not miss the season’s most energetic tour!
Long-running Greek Pagan black metal outfit KAWIR have announced the addition of drummer Ormenos (aka Bornyhake – Enoid, Borgne) to their ranks. The band is currently preparing to release a 7″ split EP with UK-based blackened death metallers SCYTHIAN on Nuclear Winter Records and is hard at work on material for a new full-length album.