Basick Records has announced the signing of Brighton, UK-based tech metal upstarts SHY OF THE DEPTH. The group's self-titled debut EP will be released on October 13. Combining technicality and groove with influences from the likes of SIKTH and PANTERA, the band recently recorded its debut EP with WellerHill Productions (Justin Hill and Dan Weller, ...

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FORTÉ has cancelled its appearance at the Keep It True XI festival, set to take place November 15, 2008 at Soundpark-Ost (ex-Rockpalast) in Würzburg, Germany. According to the festival organizers, FORTÉ was forced to pull out of the event because bassist Rev Jones has joined MOUNTAIN and will be on tour with them throughout October ...

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ALMAH, the side project of ANGRA members Edu Falaschi (vocals) and Felipe Andreoli (bass), has completed work on its sophomore album, "Fragile Equality", for a late 2008 release via AFM Records. A new single, "You'll Understand", will be made available for streaming on the band's MySpace page and official web site on August 27. According ...

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SLIPKNOT's new album, "All Hope Is Gone", has entered the official UK chart at position No. 1. As previously reported, the CD topped the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) chart after moving 18,769 units in its first week of release. The band has a chance to debut at No. 1 on ...

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