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November 2011

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BRUTAL TRUTH: Digital Single Released

30th November 2011

Brutal Truth - Walking Corpse 2112

Relapse Records officially releases a digital-only single for grind overlords BRUTAL TRUTH. Dubbed the Walking Corpse 2112 EP, the mini release contains the two tracks initially unleashed on the first installment of Decibel Magazine’s Flexi-Disc Series in late 2010 —…
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KING GIANT: Dark Southern Rock Outfit To Self-Release Sophomore Album In January

30th November 2011

King Giant

Taking the dark tales of their Appalachian folk forefathers to contemporary Southern doom territory, Northern Virgina-based quintet KING GIANT have wrapped up the final details on their sophomore full-length release, Dismal Hollow, and are preparing to self-release it just after…
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BURNING LOVE Sign To Southern Lord Recordings; New Album In Final Stages

30th November 2011

Burning Love

Southern Lord Recordings proudly announce the signing of Ontario-based BURNING LOVE, as the label prepared for the release of the unit’s anticipated upcoming sophomore full-length in early 2012. Following their previous full-length, in addition to a multitude of EPs and…
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SCOTT KELLY: U.S. Tour Begins Tonight + New Zealand & Australian Tour Confirmed

29th November 2011

Scott Kelly

The Western U.S. acoustic tour from Scott Kelly and friends begins tonight in Seattle, Washington. On this tour, the Neurosis/Shrinebuilder frontman will mesmerize open-minded locals and followers of his infamous, dark solo material to audiences across the western half of…
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Noothgrush – ST – Reissue CD/LP 2011

29th November 2011

Noothgrush - ST - Reissue CD/LP 2011

An interesting one, this; independent label Fuck Yoga have gotten their grubby mits on one of Noothgrush’s very first recordings – a self-recorded demo that was only ever released on a handful of cassettes – and are releasing it on…
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PREMONITION 13: UK Tour Kicks Off This Thursday!

28th November 2011

Premonition 13

PREMONITION 13 kick off their UK Tour in London this Thursday, performing three shows, playing out their acclaimed debut ‘13‘. By now, the musical exploits of Scott “Wino” Weinrich are the stuff of legend. The Obsessed. Saint Vitus. Spirit Caravan….
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Astrohenge ‘Astrohenge II’ CD 2011

27th November 2011

Astrohenge ‘Astrohenge II’ CD 2011

Imagine Cephalic Carnage playing the theme-tune to The Magic Roundabout. Or Tesseract jamming in an Early Learning Centre with a host of kids’ musical instruments. What about Between the Buried and Me starring as the latest characters on the next…
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OXIDE TONES Presents V/A “More Hope For Japan” Limited Benefit 4xCD!!

26th November 2011

V/A "More Hope For Japan" Limited Benefit 4xCD

9th March 2011 was the start of a bad time for Japan. An earthquake, followed by another 2 days later, set the stone rolling for a series of actions that affected the country in a more intense manner than anything…
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Roadburn 2012 Sold Out In 7 Minutes; Few Tickets Pending; Afterburner Tickets Still Available

26th November 2011

Roadburn 2012 - Afterburner

Roadburn Festival 2012 sold out in approximately 7 minutes. Walter, Jurgen, the 013 venue and all at Roadburn would like to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU! Please note: tickets could still become available on the official Ticketmaster.nl website in the…
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Conan Enter Studio And Plan Mainland Europe Debut Tour

26th November 2011

Conan

Conan – the uber-heavy doom titans- are sharpening their axes and preparing to head back to the studio. The formidable trio will enter Foel Studio, Mid-Wales next week to begin tracking for their second album, with producer Chris Fielding once…
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