Metal Dad - Hardcore for Life

So Sad. Too Bad

Norwegian black metal band Dimmu Borgir has officially confirmed the departures of both Vortex (bass) and Mustis (keyboards). The group has issued the following:

"We regret to inform you that we have parted ways with both Vortex and Mustis. However, we do want to make it perfectly clear that the creative force in the band is highly intact, perhaps even more so than ever. With that being said, we're currently working on our next album and are excited to start a new chapter in the legacy that is Dimmu Borgir."

In my opinion, Dimmu Borgir is to Black Metal as Poison is to Heavy Metal. But I'm really glad to know "that the creative force in the band is highly intact, perhaps even more so than ever." I was worried.

H/T Lambgoat

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New EP From Parlamentarisk Sodomi On 625Thrash

Released 8/3/2009
PARLAMENTARISK SODOMI - EP
Following up the debut LP on 625, the one-man, anti-Norwegian-parliament grind unit is back with some blistering new tracks. Heads above the rest, PxSx combine great song writing without sacrificing any of the unrelenting ferocity of 1000mph grindcore. Needs to be heard to be believed. Limtied to 500 copies, glued covers, great artwork and a folded insert.
For updated info, be sure to check out the website: WWW.625THRASH.COM

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New Releases From 625

XBRAINIAX - 99-Song Collection CD
99 tracks of high-speed A.D.D fastcore that will leave you deaf and out of breath. Mixing the time changes and speed of NO COMMENT with the all-out energy and thrash of LARM, XBRAINIAX's sheer intensity places them squarely within a lineage of the fastcore greats, and this collection - taken in its totality - clearly demonstrates that. This collects all their earlier EPs, split EPs, comp tracks, etc.

PUNCH - LP (repress)
Blistering Bay Area fastcore that is as good as it gets. Insightful lyrics, well-written hardcore and heavy-ass breakdowns that will most definitely drop the hammers of justice. 16 songs of punishing hardcore done with heart. This IS Bay Area Hardcore. Limited second press of 400 copies so act fast!

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New Release From 625Thrash

Released 4/27/2009
PUNCH - LP
"Blistering Bay Area fastcore that is as good as it gets. Insightful lyrics, well-written hardcore and heavy-ass breakdowns that will most definitely drop the hammers of justice. 16 songs of punishing hardcore done with heart. This IS Bay Area Hardcore. Limited first press of 650 copies so act fast!"

Also, BADSKULLS will have some new shirt designs up soon (new SPAZZ, new INSECT WARFARE, etc) so check 'em out!

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Now Playing: Insect Warfare - Evolved Into Obliteration - "Self Termination"

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New Release From 625Thrash

"INSECT WARFARE - One-Sided LP
Blistering, primal noise/grind done by the now defunct Gulf-Coast grind-unit. Raw and punishing, how grindcore is supposed to be. Glossy metal magazines will be confused, posers decimated, and the last-will and testament of this band will live-on in infamy. Limited to 1100 copies."

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Start Saving Your Pennies: New Releases From 625Thrash

NEW RELEASES*********************************
PARLAMENTARISK SODOMI - LP
Limited to 500 so act fast.
Released 9/25/2008
INFANTICIDE - EP
Limited to 500 so act fast.
Released 8/11/2008
FLIPOUT A.A. - Flipout Songs CD
DISCARGA - MUSICA PRA GUERRA CD
Limited quantities in the US so act fast.
Released 7/28/2008
BAY AREA THRASH CD Comp
LOW VISION - EP
Released 5/19/2008
THREATENER - Discography CD
Released 5/5/2008
RUNNING FOR COVER - LP
Released 1/21 and 1/28/2008
INFECT - Discography CD
IRON LUNG - Life. Iron Lung. Death CD
Released 10/21/2007
AGENTS OF ABHORRANCE- CD
Released 9/3/2007
THE PROCESS - Collection CD
Released 8/13/2007
V/A - Trapped In A Scene Comp CD
Vinyl limited to 500 copies.
Released 7/9/2007
ATHRENODY - Crazed Development CD
Released 6/4/2007
BREAKFAST / STRUGGLE FOR PRIDE Split CD
LOTS MORE - CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR THE COMPLETE LIST: WWW.625THRASH.COM

UPCOMING RELEASES*******************************
INSECT WARFARE - One-Sided LP
Limited to 1000 copies.
SOCIETY OF FRIENDS Collection CD
THE YOUNG OFFENDERS / GIANT HAYSTACKS - Split 12" LP
SE ASIA THRASH DEMOLITION CD
HATRED SURGE - Full Length LP
XBRAINIAX - Collection CD

Now Playing: Masskontroll - Will You Ever Learn? - "Mortis Invictus"

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R.I.P. Ron Asheton

It's been reported that Ron Asheton, guitar player for seminal punk band, the Stooges, passed away at the age of 60 in Ann Arbor, Michigan today.

The influence of the Stooges far surpassed any commercial success they ever had. It's hard to imagine the musical landscape had they not existed.

Now Playing: Lost - Fear-Strach - "Jak Delugo Jeszcze"

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Sad News

Mitch Mitchell, pioneering drummer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience,  passed away yesterday.

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Agoraphobic Nosebleed/Insect Warfare Split

Agoraphobic Nosebleed and Insect Warfare have teamed up for a split release available now on CD and 5" vinyl via Relapse Records.

This split features brand new, previously unreleased tracks from both bands as well as artwork from ANb visualist Florian Bertmer. The limited edition 5" will also be available on red, black, and blue vinyl. For more information, including photos of the available formats, click here and here.

Agoraphobic Nosebleed are currently working on a new full-length album, scheduled to be released in Spring 2009. The band has also recently seen the reissue of their 2003 release, Altered States of America, with a bonus remix disc.

Hat Tip: Lambgoat

Now Playing: Homomilitia - Twoje Cialo-Twoj Wybor - "Police Story"

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