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Featured Artist For September 2010

metalqueen66@nospam.com (Metal Queen) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:19:19 -0700

Revocation Is The Featured Artist For The Month Of September

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Revocation Is:

David Davidson: Guitars/Vocals

Anthony Buda: Bass/Vocals

Phil Dubois: Drums

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REVOCATION draws from the best aspects of the metal world on their Relapse debut Existence Is Futile. The trio blends world class musicianship with a pronounced technical flair; songs twist, turn, and stop on dime as dizzying solos dance with thrash metals razor-sharp precision to create an album greater than the sum of its parts. Existence is Futile transcends all of modern metal’s sub-genres and labels and firmly establishes REVOCATION as one of the finest new metal bands of the 21st century. *** Please note, we no longer handle our own booking. Direct all US booking inquiries to dan@thepantheonagency.com ***

Click on the link below to purchase their cd's, merchandise, and catch them at one of their shows on their current tour:

http://www.myspace.com/revocation

Metal Sanaz Is Hosting The 2010 TMT Metal Fest September 24th Through September 26th

metalqueen66@nospam.com (Metal Queen) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:48:57 -0700

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Click The Link Below For Full Details:

http://www.tmtmetalfest.com/tmtmf.htm

Featured Artist For August 2010

metalqueen66@nospam.com (Metal Queen) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 20:13:54 -0700

Exmortus Is The Featured Artist For The Month Of August

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Meet The Band:

Conan: Vocals/Guitars

Sean Redline: Guitars

Daniel Duarte: Bass

Mario Moreno: Drums

CHRONICLES OF THE FLAME

What we do is destroy.

Since the year 2002, Exmortus has been plowing away through the backyards and the backstreets. Through the packed venues and the empty lots. We’ve had numerous line up changes (every instrument at least twice), but nothing has yet to hold back our assault. With a couple of demos circulating the underground scene, record label attention was eventually received. In 2007, we signed with the up-and-coming New York based label Heavy Artillery. And in the summer of the next year, the debut album In Hatred’s Flame was released with a subsequent tour to back it up soon after. The heart of the band was never to become huge. It was to play. For 40 minutes, we run around, head-bang, kick, jump, and head-bang some more, all to deliver the best set we can. If it’s for 1 or 1,000 we do what is necessary to leave the place in ruins. We enjoy what we do. It’s our job. We wouldn’t give it up for anything or anyone. We put on the best show we possibly can when we’re up there. And as long as we have picks in our fingers and drums sticks in our hands, we will continue to do so. Nothing will stop us. Nothing CAN stop us.

WE'VE COME TO DESTROY!!

Visit their official website or myspace for the latest news, tour dates and merchandise by clicking on the links below:

http://www.exmortus.com/

http://www.myspace.com/exmortus

Featured Artist For July 2010

metalqueen66@nospam.com (Metal Queen) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:29:13 -0700

Final Decline Has Been Chosen As The The Featured Artist For July

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Band Members:

EJ Kaiser: Vocals and guitar

Seth Welty: Bass

Jim Bihary: Drums

Biography:

Final Decline formed in May of 2008. Drummer, Jim Bihary recruited a guitar player by the name of Mike Cunningham. They began recording some basic ideas together on a computer for some songs.

A short time later, bassist Seth Welty came out and auditioned. He seemed to be a very good fit and was very anxious to get into a band and start playing. Regular practice sessions began as did the search for the perfect front man.

They did not have to look much farther than close friend and fellow metalhead EJ Kaiser. It did not take long to see that EJ was the perfect fit. Not only did he fill the gap in the rhythm guitar section, his "old school" singing style was just what the band needed to achieve the sound they were striving for.

Everyone in the band was very anxious to hit the stage so initially it was decided to learn and play some cover songs from such influences as Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, and Pantera to name a few.

Shortly after they began to play the local New York metal clubs the desire to write and create music of their own became the main focus of all the members. They had a chemistry and writing process that worked very well and before long the material began to take shape.

Unfortunately, due to some personal commitments, Mike was unable to remain in the band. This put Jim, Seth, and EJ in a difficult spot because the band could not continue in the same format with the loss of the lead guitar player.

After some unsuccessful auditions for a new guitar player, they questioned if moving on as a three piece was an option. The music they knew and loved always had the dual guitar sound, but they believed they would be able to create material that would appeal to themselves and their fans.

So far the results are going well. Their fan base continues to grow daily and their 2 newly recorded songs "Louse and Drama" have become among the most requested songs on God's Forsaken Radio.

If you like old school, in your face fist pumping metal, be sure to check out Final Decline!

To purchase their music and for band updates please visit any of the following links below:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Final-Decline/131919420173196?ref=ts#!/pages/Final-Decline/131919420173196?v=app_2405167945&ref=ts

http://www.myspace.com/finaldecline

Featured Artist For June 2010

metalqueen66@nospam.com (Metal Queen) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:33:31 -0700

Soreption Is The Featured Spotlight Artist For June 2010

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Band Members:

Fredrik Soderberg: Vocals

Anton Svedin: Guitars

Rickard Persson: Bass

Tony Westermark: Drums

Biography:

Swedish death metal heralds Soreption were founded in late 2005, adding a new face to the young talents in the current technical death metal scene.

Soreption unleash their surgically precise and unique, razorsharp violence with technically and artistically advanced riffs topped off with in your face brutal vocals, leaving the listener nothing short of stunned and ready to bow down to the mature display of how death metal should be played.

Debut album "Deterioration Of Minds" was released March 10, 2010 by Ninetone Records recorded/mixed and produced by Tommy Rehn in Sidelake, Blue Oyster and Ninestone Studios.

"There is no such thing as too much quality death metal, and so it's a real thrill to add Soreption to the list of bands that continue to keep the genre so vibrant and compelling."

METAL HAMMER UK

To purchase merchandise and keep up to date with the band click on the link below:

http://www.myspace.com/soreption

Public Memorial Service For Ronnie James Dio

metalqueen66@nospam.com (Metal Queen) — Thu, 20 May 2010 13:31:57 -0700

There will be a Public Memorial Service for Ronnie James Dio on Sunday, May 30th at 2:00 PM at The Hall Of Liberty located at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068.

This will be a celebration of the life and music of Ronnie James Dio and is open to all of his friends and fans from around the world.

For those of you that will be flying in from out of town or out of the country, we have made special rates at various local hotels available to you! Just go to our official Facebook Page for hotel information!

http://www.ronniejamesdio.com/

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Featured Artist For May 2010

metalqueen66@nospam.com (Metal Queen) — Sun, 02 May 2010 10:58:22 -0700

Kataklysm Is The Featured Spotlight Artist For May

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Band Members:

Maurizio Iacono: Vocals

Jean-Francois Dagenais: Guitars

Stephane Barbe: Bass

Max Duhamel: Drums

Biography:

Canadian Death Metal legends Kataklysm officially formed in the fall of 1991, they released a now classic demo called Death Gate Cycle Of Reincarnation in 1992 that got world attention and a record deal with Germany's Nuclear Blast records, the band signed in 1993 and immediately released the demo on CD format and added the bonus track The Orb Of Uncreation which resulted in the creation of the critically acclaimed MCD The Mystical Gate Of Reincarnation. Kataklysm gained world praise and recognition ...a new style and influence was born : the Northern Hyperblast ..and that was just the beginning! In 1995 the band releases their first album entitled Sorcery which quickly propelled Kataklysm as one of the new leaders and forces to be reckon with in the extreme metal scene!

The band follow up again with another hard hitting assault in 1996 with the release of the second full length album Temple Of Knowledge accompanied with a video clip for the track The Awakener which resulted in headliner tours and a bright future a head. With releases like Northern Hyperblast Live a limited edition CD and the controversial 3rd album Victims Of This Fallen World in 1998 the band showed divesity and explored new territory in which Kataklysm found new ground to establish a new sound that soon that would pave the way for new classics to come!

n 2000 Kataklysm strike with a deadly weapon and 4th album called The Prophecy (Stigmata Of The Immaculate) an album that put Kataklysm on a new course and new horizons, that critics called one of the most devastating release in extreme music in years. With all eyes on Canada's finest export Kataklysm, the pressure was one. but that's when Kataklysm are their most lethal! In 2001 a classic extreme album was born entitled Epic (The Poetry Of War), with a melodic edge backed by extreme roaring power. The bands 5th album has become Kataklysm's finest hour leaving critics stupefied and the world begging for more!

So here we are today with tours in over 19 countries around the world, TV appearances expanding in 11 years of existence of blood & sweat, Kataklysm are back to prove that aging brings experience that make great leaders, Kataklysm are at the top of they're form and have evolved into a powerhouse that will crush all and leave nothing but Shadows & Dust for the mortals to beg! Their 6th album to be released in fall of 2002! Once again handled in the true mercenary fashion of Kataklysm with a production that will leave you breathless. A new chapter is born.. a new era in extreme music.. be prepared for Kataklysm's deadly grip!! Here is what one of North Americas most respected writers has to say about this new masterpiece: "Like true Gladiators, Shadows And Dust tears at you with violent power, crude anger and the barefaced truth of somebody with nothing to lose. A hailstorm of musical swords, without the sorcery, Kataklysm are primed to 'Face The Face Of War' with their latest. This is a furious speed freak with enough doom and gloom to lock and load you for many years to come. Think In Flames huffing gas while classic Priest blares in the background. Shadows And Dust is beauty from a world viewed with revulsion and malice. Unlike anything they've done and a true succession, Kataklysm, once again, take the heaviest of music and add true weight and consequence. " Mitch Joel (Circus Magazine/Hour/Revolver online)

Click on the link below to keep up to date with Kataklysm

http://www.myspace.com/kataklysm

Rob Halford Annouces Ozzfest 2010

metalqueen66@nospam.com (Metal Queen) — Sat, 01 May 2010 10:42:04 -0700

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Featured Artist For April 2010

metalqueen66@nospam.com (Metal Queen) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:11:18 -0700

Whispered Is The Featured Spotlight Artist For April

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Meet The Band:

Jouni Valjakka: Guitar and vocals

Pepe Ruponen: Guitar & backing vocals

Mika Karjalainen: Keyboards

Valtteri Arvaja: Bass & backing vocals

Toni Pöllänen: Drums

BIOGRAPHY

2001

Jouni discovers the spirit of rock ‘n roll and puts up a band with his school friends.
Kopone, Mika and Jani join him on this sacred mission back then called Zealot.

2001 – 2003

Some own songs are composed and Zealot search a new drummer and guitarist. After testing various
honored warriors, Atte Pesonen and Pepe Ruponen prove themselves worthy.

2003 – 2004

Zealot’s first demo Bloodthroned gets forged in Riihimäki and first playing
in public takes place, but it seems that some warriors aren’t ready to part from the
skin on their spine, so once again.. New flesh is needed.

2004 – 2006

Zealot go through some dead cold winters finding new members until finally
Valtteri Arvaja and Toni Pöllänen appear from the hellish blizzard to do what it
takes. Zealot are known as Whispered from now on.

2007

Blessing of the ancient spirits of the samurai whom slowly incarnated
to the heart of the band forces Whispered to hit the studio and leave with
Wrath Of Heaven demo. Public is going crazy for it and some record companies
as well.

2008

The great shoguns in the clan Redhouse Finland Music Publishing convince of Whispered’s
skills and signs Whispered in July 2008. . New internet single “Faceless” is released in 2009.

2008 – 2009

Whispered’s compositions are carefully pushed to the limits and band marches to studio
to record their very first album Thousand Swords. As for the result, just listen.

The journey has just begun…

Click on Whispered's Official Site For Tour Dates And Merchandise:

http://www.whisperedband.com/