Xenophobe, Vinlandic - German - Croatian Strikeforce, Vinlandic War Hymns, The Haters

The reported guest guitarist on the up-coming Xenophobe album, "Iceman," is in fact none other than Bid Ed originally of Bound For Glory. While I must admit I have never heard Ed nicknamed this before, it is a great surprise to learn who the supposed "Iceman" is.

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Speaking of Big Ed, it seems he is just lending himself everywhere. A brand new three way split from the German label Moloko Versand Plus, features a new side project of Ed, and the one man artist behind The Return of Hyde, titled KG 23, as well as Max Blue and Strong Survive. The CD, titled "Vinlandic - Germanic - Croatian Strikeforce,"

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The previously mentioned three way split between Eingar, Kvaanthan and Tyranath is scheduled to be released in August / September on UK based Heidenwut productions.

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Out now on Heidenwut productions co-released with At War With False Noise, is nihilistic punk / hardcore The Haters. The release which is over 6 years in the making, is limited to just 300 copies on black vinyl with artwork by Richard Rupenus of The New Blockaders.

Max Resist, K.O. Patria, Kvaathan, Tyranath and Eingar, Rock for Germany DVD and K.O. Patria

Shawn and Max Resist is getting ready to release a "Best of" CD entitled "Aces and Eights". It is reportedly being self-released by the band and will feature re-mastered versions of all your favorite MR tunes including a brand new bonus track recorded in 2009!

Meanwhile, songs are being written and pieced together for the 5th full length studio release by MR titled "No Escape". Shawn has teamed up with Roy from Final War on the guitars and bass. They hope to be in the studio early next year to record.

Roy and Shawn have worked on several projects together in the past and we can only hope that this cover tune comes into serious consideration when press time comes...

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Kvaathan was scheduled to release a new album titled "Monarch of the Dark Sovereignty". However, due to equipment problems, the album has been canceled. Therefore, 4 tracks originally recorded for the release will be included on the Split ''Vinlandic War Hymns'' with Tyranath and Eingar.

Kvaathan will have 4 other tracks available so if any band(s) interested in doing a split, message him HERE.

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Rebel Records of Germany is releasing a DVD featuring footage from last year's Rock For Germany Concert and will feature performances by White Resistance, Jungsturm, Eugenik, Hauptkampflinie and Breakdown.

Above is a video advertising the DVD release featuring footage from several of the artists who performed live...

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Fresh from Columbia is female fronted outfit K.O. Patria. KOP features some tight rock songs and the female vocals are not overly whiny nor overly girlie. In fact the samples are quite impressive. Check the band out HERE.

Blood Order Co. & Wotanorden...In the Studio

Up and coming metalcore band Blood Order Company is currently in the studio recording their sophmore release for FSR. The band just finished laying down the drum tracks this past week and will be laying the vocals some time very soon. those of you not familiar with this band, the drummer as well as everyone in the band is extremely talented and expect nothing but the best.
The BOC drummer also plays in the black metal bands Wotanorden and his personal project Eingar. He was also briefly the drummer for Fear Rains Down playing live with the band several times in Europe and recording the tracks featured on the UTE release "Hardcore Until the End." The other members were also involved in the now stagnent act Blue Collared Saints who were scheduled to record their debut with Hatefront Records but have reportedly have not done so.

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After a several month break, black metal outfit Wotanorden is also currently writing new material and recording for their upcoming third release titled "The Hands of Fate" due out in late 2009. We will be sure to keep you informed on any additonal information as we obtain it.
You can visit the official Wotanorden site HERE.