TOE CUTTER - This
is an all star Australian line up featuring ex-members of the legendary Angel
Of Death, Nothing Sacred and Mass Confusion. The veterans are back with a
vengeance. Their EP "Faces In The Dirt" will soon be available.
Contact Samson Productions/Metal Warriors for details.
Video
Clip: Murder (from the EP Faces In The Dirt)
MALADICTION - Probably
the most warped minds on this planet. These guys have no shame and they are
very proud of it. Strippers, bondage, toys and all. Don't let the antics fool
you because when it comes to the music this band is absolutely awesome. They
can be credited as being one of the most brutal sounding bands live on stage.
Their debut album "Face Your Fear" is available through Samson Productions.
Maladiction is compromising new material which they will record for a new
album in early 1999.
Video
Clip: Face Your Fears (uncut) (from the album Face Your Fear)
MISERY - These
guys have a pure lust for blood and gore. The music is no-holds-barred Death
Metal at it's best. Their latest album "Revel In Blasphemy" available
on Warhead Records is a gem and probably one of the best new Death Metal albums
not only from Australia but the world.
Video
Clip: Torn (from the album Revel In Blasphemy)
VELVET HAMMER - This
female fronted line up have been in the scene for a few years now and they
have a healthy number of titles to their credit. Paula Condell is a raw, energetic
female vocalist who can also shred on the guitar. "Flesh, Fetish Factor"
is the title of their latest album.
Video
Clip: Scared (uncut) (from the album Flesh, Fetish Factor)
SUPREMACY - The
Witches from the West are a female fronted mean Thrash Metal machine from
the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Lioness Jadi fronts the band with Australia's
female guitar genius Teddie. The rhythm section is complete with Dicko the
Beast on bass and the very talented young gun Dom Pinto on drums. "You
Better be Ready For It". EP "Short End Fuse" is available through
Samson Productions/Metal Warriors. New album "Blessed Be" is coming
soon.
Video Clip: Dear
Diary (uncut) (from the EP Short End Fuse)
MORTIFICATION - Frontman
Steve Rowe is back from his battle against cancer which has plagued his body
for over a year and nearly taking his life on many occasions. His faith in
God has carried in through and Australia's No. 1 International Extreme Metal
band is back. The new album "Triumph of Mercy" is available on Rowe
Productions through Metal Blade.
Video Clip: Northern
Storm (from the album EnVision EvAngeline)
SEGRESSION - Australia's
most popular live Metal band is without a doubt Segression. What makes this
outfit so great is that they have battled through their own and their hard
work is paying off. They are living proof that you can make it as an independent
band if you put the hard work in. This very powerful outfit are a very impressive
live band with pure raw energy. Segression are not afraid to experiment yet
at the same time they stay true to their Metal music. Their latest album "Fifth
of the Fifth" is available in Australia through Oracle Records. Segression
are destined for a very high profile future.
Video
Clip: Cage of Nails (from the album L.I.A)
SCREAMS OF CHAOS - If
you are after originality then there would be no other band who deserves the
title more. This band has come up with a strange mixture of Black, Death,
Industrial and even Traditional Metal. They call it Viking Cyber Metal. This
would have to be one of the most unique sounding Extreme Metal bands on Earth
although they don't sound like they are from this planet. All Extreme Metal
fans must have their album "Genetic War" available in Australia
through Oracle. Contact Samson Productions/Metal Warriors for the rest of
the world.
Video Clip: Genetic
War (from the album Genetic War)
CRADLE OF FILTH - England's Masters of Black Metal are the Kings of the Black Metal Throne. They have established a solid worldwide audience with their exceptional material and their superbly produced recordings which are lacking in many recordings in that style of music. Their standards for Black Metal both with their very impressive live performances and in the studio.
THE GREAT KAT -
The Great Kat is a true musical genius and the reincarnation
of Beethoven for the 21st Century. The Juliard graduate also performed a solo
at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. The Violin virtuoso and Guitar Goddess is
the most talented female musician in the world. The Great Kat is renowned
for taking Classical music and turning it into full speed Heavy Metal for
the 21st Century. The Great Kat shocked the world over a decade ago and she
is even more attractive yet at the same time even more brutal than what she
ever was. The Hot blonde haired Goddess of Metal is ready to take Metal into
the future with her music. The Great Kat has just released a mini CD titled
"Bloody Vivaldi" and don't forget the previous mini CD "Guitar
Goddess" and the "Digital Beethoven on Cyberspeed" CD-ROM.
To join Great Kat's Slave Club or more just visit www.greatkat.com.
Video Clip: Dominatrix (from the album
Guitar Goddess)
