Not that any of you really care but....

[MaximumFluoride]

'Choosing Death: The History Of Death Metal & Grindcore' Due This Fall - Feb. 4, 2004

Feral House Books will release "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore", written by longtime extreme metal journalist Albert Mudrian, this autumn.

"Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore", which features an introduction by internationally respected DJ John Peel, conquers the lofty task of telling the two-decade-long history of this underground art form through interviews with some of the most esteemed names in these musical genres, from musicians to producers to label heads.

"Many people don't understand the true origins of this music," said Mudrian. "Moreover, I think the secret histories of the bands involved are just as captivating as the revolutionary music they created."

"This music was another step into outlaw territory beyond any aggressive music heard before," said John Peel. "I think death metal and grindcore was a return to a more extreme punk."

For longtime followers, "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore" will revisit critical moments in the genres' developments. For newer fans, the book will serve as an invaluable reference piece.

"The enduring impact of death metal can been seen in much of today's heavier music," Mudrian said. "From metallic hardcore to even commercial nu metal, countless bands owe a sizable debt to the work of NAPALM DEATH, MORBID ANGEL, and CARCASS. It's time those groundbreaking influences were properly acknowledged."

Feral House Books has published other definitive extreme music books such as "American Hardcore" and "Lords of Chaos".

For more information, visit www.choosingdeath.com.

[RichieGoodtimes]

It all stems from the Beatles.

[MaximumFluoride]

And in Black Metal news.....


Report: GORGOROTH Face Two Years In Polish Prison After Causing 'Religious Offense' - Feb. 4, 2004

Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH are being investigated in Poland for causing religious offense after a show that included dozens of sheep heads on stakes, a literal blood bath and a naked, crucified woman, newspaper Aftenposten reports.

The concert in Krakow was broadcast by state TV station TVP and the resulting scandal was the center of attention in Polish media, according to Aftenposten. The band are now being investigated for causing religious offense, which is punishable by up to two years in prison.

The police are also considering an investigation of cruelty to animals.

"On stage there was blood everywhere. About ten decapitated sheep heads and naked people, alive, on large crosses," TVP director Andrzej Jeziorek told newspaper VG. "Everyone was painted with 100 liters of sheep blood. Also there were Satanist symbols everywhere. One of the hanging female models fainted and an ambulance had to be called,".

Jeziorek said that the TVP staff were shocked and reported the show to police.

"This kind of thing should happen on state TV and especially not in Krakow, which is the Pope's city," Jeziorek said. Jeziorek wanted to halt the concert but feared a riot from enthusiastic, bloodied fans who had paid for tickets.

The band were recording a concert DVD and had promised fans a very special show in Poland, and had rigged the stage behind curtains to keep the content secret.

Recent troubles with sects and Satanist groups have made the issue especially sensitive in Poland.

Here are links to several other media reports on the incident:

NRK (Norwegian)
Bergensavisen (Norwegian)
VG (Norwegian)
Die Presse (German)

Photographic and video footage of the controversial concert has been posted online at this location.

[victor_howitzer]

People in Krakow are such babies.

[ENothing]

...and then Janet's boob bobbled out.

[MaximumFluoride]

I stayed in the hotel room next to Gorgoroth at Metalfest. Really super cool, nice, humble guys.

[bdix]

...and then Janet's boob bobbled out.

Aren't bobbling boob's the best breasts by far?

[j.o.s.h.u.a.]

The first 45-50 seconds of Profetens Apenbaring by Gorgoroth is the greatest homage to Celtic Frost ever. Great fucking "HEY!". Well, aside from the entire Threshold of the Usurper album. Ah, metal.

[MaximumFluoride]

The first 45-50 seconds of Profetens Apenbaring by Gorgoroth is the greatest homage to Celtic Frost ever. Great fucking "HEY!". Well, aside from the entire Threshold of the Usurper album. Ah, metal.

I think that the band Goatwhore are the greatest tribute to Celtic Frost ever.

[Brute666]

Mike didn't post the link to the page with pictures and video of the infamous DVD shoot.
Check it out here... http://teppah.tk/
Take a gander at the Carpathian Forest guys.