Sadly WHITECROSS is still on their 2 year break. Hopefully when they regroup, that classic metal sound they started with will return!
LITTLE ROSE PRODUCTIONS recently signed Finnish metallers IMMORTAL SOULS. Look for a winter '99 release. MANIFESTIUM will be releasing previously unreleased material on the "Lofi Burns" metal compilation. Email "pohjola@hotmail.com" for more info.
Neil of NEGATIVE THIRTEEN is working on a solo project called PUTRIDILLUSION. It's described as "Horror Metal." Go to "http://listen.to/putridillusion" for more information.
ZADOK is a project out of the Faroe Islands with Arni of Adonai Magazine (and REQUITE) doing guest instrumentation. Visit "http://members.xoom.com/adonai_mag" for more info.
Check out the latest updates on PAUPERS FIELD at their website, the url is "http://www.paupersfield.com."
NOIZ has recently recorded a CD. To find out all about it just go to "http://www.noiz.de."
Here's the latest news from the HOLY SOLDIER website: "1999 marks 10 years since HOLY SOLDIER recorded their debut self-titled effort entitled 'Holy Soldier' for MYRRH/A&M RECORDS. Now to celebrate, SPACEPORT RECORDS is proud to announce the highly anticipated re-release of this classic album. Originally released in March of 1990, HOLY SOLDIER, quickly launched the group onto the booming Christian Rock music scene. Soon after its release, this debut raced to the top 10 of Billboard's CCM charts, charted 7 top ten singles on Christian Rock radio and received a considerable amount of awards including two Dove Awards for Metal Album of the Year and Metal Recorded Song of the Year for "Stranger" in 1991. One of the first projects produced by veteran producer DAVID ZAFFIRO ( Last Train, Promise Man, Encore), HOLY SOLDIER has been out of print for over 5 years. Now available through Rad Rockers, Cross Rythems, and select retailers or for more information contact SPACEPORT RECORDS at 'sspaceport@aol.com'."
The SOAE metal listserv is now back up! If you don't know what SOA stands for, that's "Screams of Abel." This is a extension of the Screams of Abel Zine. So to join up just send a blank email to "soae@comm-unity.net" with the word "subscribe" in the subject field. Speaking of SOA, the official SOA Messageboard is back up on the net. Just go to "http://www.unblack-zone.de/user/soa."
ROWE PRODUCTIONS USA is now open and the web site is back up. Check it out @ "http://www.roweproductions.com."
CACOPHONOUS RECORDS, the label that ANTESTOR calls home, might be making some tshirts, caps, etc. If their label see enough interest this just might happen. So to let CACOPHONOUS know, just email them at "lilith@dircon.co.uk." Yes there is more news concerning ANTESTOR! This coming fall the band will be offically releasing "MARTYRIUM." If it will be on their label, that is uncertain. ANTESTOR'S vocalist has left the band due to "minor conflicts." However, ANTESTOR has welcomed a synth-player to their ranks.
GUY RITTER of ECHO HOLLOW has a section on the ECHO HOLLOW website called "Monday Morning Coffee with Guy Ritter." To check it out just go to "http://www.echohollow.com/coffee."
Check out "http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Stage/3175/christian.html," it has some disscussions about ALICE COOPER'S coming to Christ.
THE METAL SANCTUARY is a Christ-centered metal show. You can check them out on the web at "http://members.truepath.com/metalsanctuary."
The metal band DEAFAID has their song "The Payment" on a compilation CD called "Twisted Sounds From The Swedish Underground." For more info email Ulf of DEAFAID at "deafaid@hem.passagen.se" or visit the DEAFAID website @ "http://listen.to/deafaid."
THE UNVEILING is a Christian metal opera of sorts. I would love to tell you all about it but there's just to much to tell! So just email Avie at "unveiling@aol.com" or give him a call at 1-800-627-6496, to find out more.
NEGATIVE THIRTEEN is finally going to finish their debut CD. To find out more just visit the NEGATIVE THIRTEEN website at "http://listen.to/negativethirteen."
ROWE PRODUCTIONS will make a limited Re-Release of HORDE'S "HELLIG USVART" this year. For mor info go to "http://www.roweproductions.com."
SCREAMS OF ABEL #22 is now out! Interviews with WORLD AGAINST WORLD (and you're in for a BIG surprise!), TEMPEST (Yep! The original band!), KEKAL, SELFMINDEAD, ADMONISH, ABJATHAR, FEAST ETERNAL, DISCERN, INVERSION and FACE OF HUMANITY. Go to "http://www.screamsofabel.com" or email Phil Powell (the editor) at "metalhed@CapAccess.org" for more info.
The bad boys of BETRAYAL are back! They have a new album coming out this Halloween called "Conspiracy Theory." For more info visit "http://www.worldhatemedia.com/betrayal/betrayalhomepage.html."
The band CONSECRATOR has reformed. Email the band at "TONALA3@aol.com," for more info.
SACRIFICIUM'S new demo "Mortal Fear" is now finished. To get the demo email the band at "sacrificium@gmx.net" SACRIFICIUM was also recently interviewed by a german metal zine called "The Most Pit," to check out the interview go to "http://www.moshpit.de." SACRIFICIUM also has their own domain site now, just go to "http://www.sacrificium.com."
Here's a prayer request from Jim McCafferty of MORTAL IMMUNITY. "My nephew, Justin Reinbolt (19), was in a terrible car crash. He broke his neck in two places, punctured both his lungs, and is suffering from numerous other health problems. The doctors are not giving us much hope that Justin will ever walk again, but only GOD knows for sure. Justin was ejected from the car. The EMT's at the scene said he was dead when they got to him, but with CPR they revived him. Then his heart stopped twice on-board life-flight on After hearing this we all think that GOD has a plan for Justin, otherwise, he would not be here.the way to ST. V's hospital in Toledo."
ENDTIME PRODUCTIONS in Swedon will be releasing a 6 song ep by EXTOL. Three of the songs are from their debut titled "Burial." And three songs are unreleased material. The songs that are from "Burial" are going to be industrial mixes done by SANCTUM and RAISON D'ETRE, both COLD MEAT INDUSTRY recording artits. For more info go to "http://www.durling.com/endtime/news.html."
3RD DAY RISING now has their CD titled "Spiral" finished. If you're with a radio station, magazine or zine and would like to review the new release email the band at "andylong@surfaid.org." Or if you're just hungry for some new and fresh metal and want your own copy, send an email to "MS3drising@aol.com." Don't forget to check out 3RD DAY RISING'S website at "http://members.aol.com/ms3drising."
My friend DR. INDUSTRIAL has a CD want list up on the net. It's at "http://www.duke.edu/~djb9/wantlist.html." If you can help him out just let him know.
The Dragon's Flight is a free Zine dedicated to Symphonic Doom/Black metal, Progressive metal, Doom/Death, Darkwave/Neoclassic music released in 2 packed 32 page issues a year. Each Issue will include News, Reviews and Interviews, 2000 will be printed and circulated to major distributers. We are seeking Demos and Cds for our reviews. Send material to: The Dragons' Flight, c/o Dragon Flight Recordings llc, 788 Reservoir Ave., PMB 294, Cranston, RI, 02910. Issue 1 will be out in July and 400 copies will be given away at Millwaukee metal fest. They are seeking more ads to help keep their zine free of charge. Email Greg at "Creativeforces1@home.com" before sending ads. You can also check them out on the net at "http://listen.to/dragonflight."
TERAMAZE now has a domain name for their webpage, it's "http://www.teramaze.com."
KALUBONE recording artists NORMANDY are working on their second release. No title as of yet. The new disc should be out by or before Christmas '99. The band requests prayer for their new band members. The new additions are Steve Lamb (drums) and Judea (bass). You can check out NORMANDY'S website at "http://surf.to/normandy." While you're there don't forget to sign up for their mailing list.
ASHLAND RECORDS is a fairly new label. They are looking for new bands to sign. Send your demos and other material to: ASHLAND RECORDS, P.O. Box 181, Lee's Summit, MO 64062. You can also contact them by email at "ashlandrecords@hotmail.com," or you can visti their website at "http://www.ashlandrecords.com." Another fairly new label is SALAD DRESSING RECORDS (hmm I wounder how the music is?). They are looking to sign hardcore and punk type bands. For more info go to "https://www.angelfire.com/mb/sdrecords."