Age Of Taurus Stream "Rush Of Power"

London's AGE OF TAURUS will release their new album, Desperate Souls of Tortured Times on May 28th in North America. In anticipation of this release, the band has unveiled a second track from the album, Rush of Power, on newnoisemagazine.com. Fans can stream the song, which is the opening track on the album, as well as read an interview with vocalist/guitarist Toby Wright now at newnoisemagazine.com.

About AGE OF TAURUS:
Welcome to the Taurean Empire; a decaying land where disease, war and corruption is rife. A wretched place of man and beast, where deception, fear and despair fills every dank alleyway and the stench of suffering drifts across endless, sun-scorched plains. As way of ensuring safe passage through this hellish hour, let us introduce your guides for the journey; four road-hardened mortals, brought together by luck, power and coincidence. Ladies and Gentlemen, take up arms and go safely as Age of Taurus show you a world inhabited by the Desperate Souls of Tortured Times…

The debut single, "Embrace the Stone," from Desperate Souls of Tortured Times is streaming now at metalblade.com/ageoftaurus.

Formed in 2009 by vocalist/guitarist Toby Wright, Age of Taurus was initially a one-man doom metal mission. Inspired by masters of the craft like Candlemass, Trouble and Revelation, the project was intended more as a studio affair rather than something more alive. However, after increasing interest in the band and a succession of glowing reviews of debut demo 'In the Days of the Taurean Empire', Toby decided that there was no turning back and duly put together a fully working line up; enter bassist Richard Bruce, lead guitarist Alastair Riddell and drummer Darius Claydon.

The band quickly began writing together and started to develop and define a sound that suited their combined musical direction. With their feet still firmly planted in the doom metal field, the group were able to explore other paths of influence, particularly bass-driven seventies hard rock and the oh-so-punishing twin guitar attacks that ruled the speakers during NWOBHM's golden years.

Produced by Jaime Gomez Arellano (Angel Witch, Hexvessel, Ghost), Desperate Souls of Tortured Times is a 42 minute collection of material written during their transition over the past three years. It's an unashamedly heavy voyage down a road less travelled, where each of the seven songs acts as a chapter from an altogether longer tale. Monstrous, mountain-shaking riffs are order of the day in the Empire, stepping aside only for Riddell's searing leads to take hold, whilst the lock-tight Bruce/Claydon rhythm section underpins all. Heading the charge from centre stage, Wright's lyrics act as a vivid narrative, painting pictures of ancient ritual and sprawling landscapes, somewhat reminiscent of Manilla Road and Brocas Helm in their prime. Some might assume that DSOTT is a concept album, however in reality, Age of Taurus is more like a 'concept band', intent on delivering undiluted and intriguing heavy metal to all that will listen.

So come one, come all and let your eyes and mind be open to a long-forgotten era; the Age of Taurus…

Desperate Souls of Tortured Times will be released via Metal Blade Records/Rise Above Records on May 28th in North America.

Toby Wright - Vocals/Guitar
Alastair Riddell - Guitar
Richard Bruce - Bass
Darius Claydon - Drums

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Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats Mind Control Streaming In Full

Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats, one of the most talked about rock bands currently in existence, and an enigma in the international underground scene, are preparing to release their third full length album. Mind Control is set for release on May 14th via Metal Blade Records in North America. Within its blood soaked grooves you will hear shocking tales of bizarre desert ceremonies, religious brainwashing and drug inspired mass slaughter! Fans can order the album and listen to Poison Apple now at metalblade.com/uncleacid.

This coming Tuesday May 14th will see the release of Mind Control in North America via Metal Blade/Rise Above Records. Today Mind Control is streaming in its entirety on SPIN.com. Get a first listen HERE.

Mind Control is a concept album with a theme that makes the acts and intentions of the likes of Charles Manson and Jim Jones seem like petty crimes. What makes Mind Control scarier than most albums is that it doesn’t seem as sinister on the surface as it really is deep down, within the core of its black acid-drenched world of pain and torture.

Imagine the original Alice Cooper band jamming in a cell with early Black Sabbath and the Stooges, whilst sitting on murder charges and you may get a glimpse into their fuzzed up world of exploding tube amps and cymbal smashing mayhem. However, this enticing act of musical manipulation is merely the icing upon a very sick cake.

Recorded at the legendary Chapel Studios over an autumnal full moon using the finest western electrical technology, engineer Jim Spencer (Bert Jansch, Robert Wyatt) has captured perfectly the bands live sound of saturated fuzz, mind-bending riffs and 60's vocal harmonies.

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Cathedral's Critically-Lauded Final Album Debuts On Billboard Charts

CATHEDRAL's The Last Spire was released last week in North America and serves as the final entry in the band's vastly influential, decade-spanning career. Lee Dorrian explains that he feels "comfortable leaving The Last Spire as our legacy. The funeral of Cathedral has been a long but gratifying process. Deciding to end the band wasn't an easy decision to make but we knew deep down in our hearts that it was the right thing to do."

Fans have responded and The Last Spire debuted on several Billboard charts this week: #24 on the Heatseeker Chart, #44 on the Current Hard Music Chart, and #113 on the Independent Albums Chart. About.com proclaimed that "Cathedral will be missed, but they have left us a lovely monument to weep over" and MetalSucks.net described The Last Spire as "just that right mix of doom n' groove that makes Cathedral, well, Cathedral". The Last Spire is a fitting finale to a tremendous career.

Recently, CATHEDRAL launched their final music video, Tower of Silence. The video was inspired by classic cult British film institutions such as "Amicus" and "Hammer House of Horror," and was shot on location during the British Winter of 2012 at Gunnersbury Park Tower, London. It features a guest appearance from Purson's Rosalie Cunningham, who places a symbolic black orchid on the tombstone of each member in the clips closing scenes. Directed by UK based Paraffin City Productions, Tower of Silence will be the last full production promo video ever made by this British doom metal institution.

View Tower of Silence and order The Last Spire at metalblade.com/cathedral.

The Last Spire was recorded by:
Lead Vocals – Lee Dorrian
Guitars - Garry Jennings
Bass -  Scott Carlson
Drums – Brian Dixon
Hammond, Mellotron, Moog & Synths – David Moore
Guest Vocals on 'Cathedral Of The Damned' – Chris Reifert
Backing Vocals – Rosalie Cunningham

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Cannibal Corpse Exclusive Live Flexi Disc Available

The June issue of Decibel Magazine features an EXCLUSIVE live Cannibal Corpse flexi disc, featuring a live version of "Make Them Suffer." Subscribers have already received their copy in the mail, but if you're not a subscriber, limited quantities of the issue can be purchased at store.decibelmagazine.com. Additionally, fans can stream "Make Them Suffer" via soundcloud.com HERE.

After a bloody successful maiden voyage in 2012, Decibel Magazine is doubling down on veteran star power for their second annual national tour. This spring, the plague spreads as Decibel brings you three living legends of death metal and grindcore: the preeminent gore institution Cannibal Corpse; rabble-rousing U.K. grind icons Napalm Death, and NYDM stalwarts Immolation.

Cannibal Corpse released a box set to commemorate their 25th anniversary: Dead Human Collection: 25 Years of Death Metal. The box contains: all 12 full length studio albums in a 12 CD foldout case with new artwork, "Torturing and Eviscerating LIVE" on CD and LP Picture Disc recorded in Tampa, FL 2010 / Milwaukee, WI 2012, PLUS: NEW EXCLUSIVE images by VINCE LOCKE, 12" X 12" graphic prints of all 13 original album covers, and a 2013 Cannibal Corpse Calendar. Limited quantities of the box set are still available at indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords.

"We're psyched to be headlining this year's Decibel Magazine Tour along with Immolation and Napalm Death," says Cannibal Corpse bassist Alex Webster. "This is a lineup of bands that have been a consistent part of the death/grind scene for decades, and we're proud to be a part of it. It will be a legendary night for extreme music."

"Do you remember the Blue Grape Merchandise catalog?" asks Decibel Editor in Chief Albert Mudrian. "How about the Hard N' Heavy Grindcore Video Special? Or purchasing CDs in longboxes? Then this year's Decibel Magazine Tour was aseembled for you. See you on the campaign trail for musical destruction."

Tickets for the tour are available now at http://www.decibelmagazinetickets.com.

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Entrails Release Third Single Off Their New Album "Raging Death"

Sweden's ENTRAILS has launched the third single from their upcoming new album, Raging Death! Head over to our exclusive partners for this premiere, Metal Hammer HERE, to check out the shortest song on the album, Defleshed!

Raging Death will be released the 10th/13th of May via Metal Blade Records in Europe on vinyl, as a limited Digi-CD with bonus-cd and as a jewel case CD, and on May 14th in North America on CD and through your favorite digital music outlet. Only the vinyl version and the limited Digi-CD will include the MARDUK cover, Dark Endless, as a bonus track!

Head over to the website of Rock Hard Germany HERE to check out the second single taken off Raging Death, Bloodhammer, a song that is for sure heavy enough to get you on your knees!

Make also sure to click at www.metalblade.com/entrails to check out the stunning artwork of Raging Death as well as the first single In Pieces! Pre-order options are online, there´s also a shirt available!

Comments the band: "This is the perfect next step for ENTRAILS. A massive stench of death, right in your face! 'Raging Death' as a title suited the album as a whole, since it´s pure death metal without mercy!"

Raging Death was recorded in different studios, the drum recordings took place at the Racetrack studios while the basis recordings were done at Jimmy´s own The Crypt recording studios. The album was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound.

Raging Death track listing:
1. In Pieces
2. Carved To The Bone
3. Bloodhammer
4. Headless Dawn
5. Cadaverous Stench
6. Descend To The Beyond
7. Death League
8. Chained And Dragged
9. Defleshed
10. Cemetery Horrors
11. Dark Endless (MARDUK-Cover) / bonustrack*

The bonus-CD features the entire show ENTRAILS played at Party.San Open Air 2012 and is therefore entitled Hell At Party.San 2012!

ENTRAILS – Hell At Party.San 2012
1. Blood Red
2. Evil Obsession
3. The Morgue
4. To Live is to Rot
5. Entrails
6. Undead
7. End of all Existence
8. Eaten by the Dead
9. Crawling Death
10. The Slithering Below
11. Unleashed Wrath

ENTRAILS is:
Joakim Svensson - Vocals/Bass
Jimmy Lundqvist - Guitar
Mathias Nilsson – Guitar
Adde Mitroulis – Drums

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