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Gorgoroth DVD - preview available on YouTube!

As previously announced Metal Mind Productions will release first ever Gorgoroth's DVD. “Black Mass Krakow 2004” DVD with their spectacular show recorded in Krakow, Poland will finally see the light of day on 9th June in Europe and 10th June in US (via MVD). Gorgoroth, Norwegian black metal band, drew the attention of the international media in early 2004 after their show in Krakow. They were accused of "offending religious feelings" during the gig, as well as suspected of breaching Polish law concerning the protection of animal rights by using severed and impaled heads of sheep as part of their stage design. The controversial concert in Poland resulted in the group being investigated for the possible breach of Article 196 of Polish penal code concerning offense of religious feelings (the maximum penalty for breaching this article is five years in prison). In one of the band's first interviews after this controversial concert, Infernus said to Unrestrained! Magazine (Canada): "We didn't plan to really have an outcome like that, our only intent was to go there and film the DVD (...) All the chaos and media reaction that came from this was a surprise of sorts." Asked if they "were (...) worried when the authorities were called" Infernus answered: "Not worried, really. I mean, what was the worst thing they could do? Destroy the tapes? I don't think they would do that and I don't think they could really do any harm to us, though they might be able to put the Polish producer away in prison for a few years. For us, this will probably help us sell a few more records.(…) As of now, I can only think that the DVD will be put out eventually. (…) It would be almost like they are stuck in the Middle Ages in Poland if they destroyed the tapes by burning them. I hope to get them back one day… I hope." Krakow’s show is the main feature of the “Black Mass Krakow 2004” DVD. Additionally, it includes bonus video material - Live at With Full Force Festival, Leipzig, 2000 (tracks: 1. Destroyer, 2. Incipit Satan), biography, discography, photo gallery, desktop images, weblinks, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and more!!!! DVD will be available in two versions: as a standard DVD and as a very unique star metalpack DVD edition limited to 5000 copies! You can see an exclusive preview – track “Procreating Satan” – on MMP’s official site on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=MetalMindPoland

28.05.2008

Flotsam and Jetsam DVD - cover artwork plus tracklist announced!

On the 16th June 2008 Metal Mind Productions will release a new live DVD by Flotsam And Jetsam. The material entitled “Once in a Deathtime” features an extremely intense show the band gave at the Metalmania Festival 2008, offering metalheads everything Flotsam and Jetsam came to be respected for: brutal non-conformist sound, a slaughter of powerful, furious and perfectly executed thrash riffs, as well as excellent song-writing. With a great selection of songs from their discography, also including such classic compositions as "Doomsday for the Deceiver", "No Place for Disgrace", or "I Live You Die", the band treated their fans to one hell of a ride at this genuine thrash metal feast!

28.05.2008

Believe - new tracks available on Myspace

The premiere of the new album by Believe is just around the corner. The band’s second full-length album entitled “Yesterday Is A Friend” will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 19th May 2008 in Europe and 8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD). Just to give you a foretaste of the new material, Believe posted on their official Myspace site www.myspace.com/believeartrock excerpts of two songs: “Tumor” and “You And Me”. Believe’s debut album “Hope to See Another Day” (2006) received very good reviews from both media and fans. The music appealed to the lovers of the old Collage but also to the fans of Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd and Riverside. The follow-up brings a powerful sound full of faith and melody with some hidden flavors. Features 9 stories about love, happiness, freedom, truth, faith - the most important things in everyone's life. The new album was recorded in the following line-up: Tomek Ró¿ycki - vocal (ex-Collage), Mirek Gil - guitars (founding member & main song writer of Collage, ex-Mr Gil), Przemas Zawadzki (ex-Collage), Satomi – violin, Vlodi - drums (ex-Mr Gil). Guest musicians: Adam Mi³osz – keyboards, Winek Chróst – guitar, Krol Wróblewski – flue. It’s a must have for all art/progressive rock lovers! The album will be available in two versions: as a standard CD and a digipak CD containing 3 bonus tracks.

28.05.2008

Brutality - remastered albums out in May!

For some bands it’s the place of origin that determines their music, and Brutality is certainly among them. The group hails from Tampa, Florida – the capitol of American death metal. Unfortunately, being overshadowed by death giants like Cannibal Corpse, Obituary and Decide, Brutality never managed to get the proper acclaim for their work. Metal Mind Productions presents the exclusive re-releases of Brutality’s three full-length albums bring back a true legend of technical death metal, unjustly omitted by the masses… “Screams of Anguish” was released in the summer of 1993, instantly blowing metal fans away. The full-length debut brought ten electrifying compositions showcasing technical death metal at its finest. The band’s motto was to create ‘Music To Mangle Your Mind’ and this is clearly visible on “Screams of Anguish”. Complicated yet melodic guitar riffs, intense drumming with a jazzy feel to it and deep death metal growling made up for one of the most impressive death metal releases of the 90’s. Songs such as “Cries of the Forsaken” and “These Walls Shall Be Your Grave” are perfect examples of prime death metal ferocity, while the acoustic guitar piece “Sympathy” stands out as a very interesting interlude. Jim Coker’s drumming is definitely the album’s highlight - as he ranges from all kinds of inspirations, the listener witnesses a truly magnificent performance. Produced by Jim Morris, Brutality’s debut album was an excellent way to start a career on the scene. The group’s second album, “When The Sky Turns Black”, was recorded in the end of 1994 and released in 1995. The follow-up brought another dose of perfectly balanced technical death metal, this time aiming at a truly apocalyptic atmosphere. All ten compositions joined together in perfect harmony, creating a soundtrack to an end of the world. Filled with various acoustic interludes, the albums depicts a vision of total mayhem, with the help of epic guitar riffs and melancholic solos. Again produced by Jim Morris, “When The Sky Turns Black” stands out as one of Brutality’s most unique offerings. This LP features also a stunning cover version of Black Sabbath’s classic – “Electric Funeral” – by many fans considered superior to the original! “In Mourning” released in 1996 continued the apocalyptic tradition, bringing yet another handful of destructive anthems. Coker’s drumming became even more vicious on this release and was paired with some intense guitar solos, which gave the LP a very classic feel. “In Mourning” delivers the same amount of disturbing atmosphere as the previous offering, this time, however, building it solely on guitar sounds. The album went on as Brutality’s most mature release. Classic material taken from the Nuclear Blast archives will be released on 19th May 2008 in Europe /8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD). All three titles include a bonus track! New digipak edition, limited to numerated 2000 copies, digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc.

30.04.2008

Remastered edition of Pestilence's "Malleus Malficarum"

Pestilence is considered one of the most important icons of the technical metal scene. Known for mixing various influences, from thrash to jazz and fusion with classic death metal, the band became a legend a long time before their final split-up in 1993. Now, with the exclusive re-release of Pestilence’s debut album "Malleus Malficarum", metal fans may once again witness the sheer genius of this truly unique formation… “Malleus Malficarum” is definitely an album worth picking up by any metal enthusiast. It delivers a solid thrash/death metal assault and marks the beginning of Pestilence’s artistic journey through a brutal world of damnation. If you’re a true fan of technical death metal, be sure to include yourself in that voyage! New digipak edition limited to 2000 copies will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 19th May 2008 in Europe (except for Benelux) and on 8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD). Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc

29.04.2008

Hypocrisy's Penetralia to be re-released in May

Is there a point in introducing Hypocrisy? This modern metal phenomenon lead by musical mastermind and “Godfather of Gothenburg” - Peter Tägtgren is well-known to all death metal maniacs worldwide, gaining huge acclaim and respect with each of its releases. “Penetralia”, Hypocrisy’s stunning debut album, takes us back to the band’s beginnings, when Tägtgren was still fascinated with old-school American death metal… The album was originally released on October 5th, 1992 and immediately gained a handful of positive comments from both fans and critics. The album was recorded with Jonas Õstenberg (guitar), Lars Szöke (drums), Mikael Hedlund (bass) and Masse Bromberg (vocals), while Tägtgren himself took up the lead guitarist duties. This collaboration brought the most brutal and straightforward LP in the band’s entire career. Dazzling guitar work, intense bass performance (hard to believe that when the album was released, Hedlund was only 16 years old!), crushingly heavy drumming and Bromberg’s brutal vocals made up for a truly apocalyptic death metal experience. Metal Mind Productions will re-release this fantastic album on 12th May 2008 in Europe and 8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD). New digipak edition, limited to numerated 2000 copies includes 2 bonus tracks! Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc.

22.04.2008

Double re-release of Dismal Euphony

In the history of gothic metal not many groups managed to deliver such skillful combination of genres as Dismal Euphony from Stavanger, Norway. Their unique mixture of death & black metal, pop, psychedelic and classical motives brought a collection of unforgettable recordings, taking the Gothenburg sound to a whole new level. Metal Mind Productions presents a double re-release of “Call Little Devils” and “Python Zero” - two of the band’s finest works, containing songs that will take you all the way into the heart of darkness. New digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc. The album "All Little Devils/Python Zero" will be available on 5th May 2008 in Europe and on 8th July in USA (via MVD).

22.04.2008

New digipak edition of two Slaughter's albums

Once upon a time in America there was a glam rock band named Slaughter… and many people thought that this wasn't the most appropriate name for such music. Three guys from Toronto, Canada had exactly the same opinion and in August of 1984 decided to form their own band and also call it Slaughter – this time, for all the right reasons. Terry Sadler (vocals & bass guitar), Dave Hewson (vocals & chainsaw guitars) and Ron Sumners (drums) delivered an extremely brutal combination of death and trash metal, spiced with some punk and hardcore influences. To make it simple - this Slaughter meant mean business… Metal Mind Productions presents new digipak edition of two Slaughter's album: "Strappado" - the debut album from 1986 featuring an extremely brutal combination of death and trash metal, spiced with some punk and hardcore influences and "Not Dead Yet/Paranormal" - the compilation album from 2001. New digipak edition is limited to 2000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc. Both titles will be available on 5th May 2008 in Europe and 8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD).

22.04.2008

Darkseed's remasters out in May!

For many fans of gothic metal, Darkseed remains one of the strongest names in the history of the genre. Hailing from Munich, Germany, the band recorded several astonishing albums, mixing death metal with elements of doom and progressive rock, as well as some 80's and 70's-inspired guitarwork. The result was always different, but never far from amazing. And today Metal Mind Productions presents remastered editions of 3 Darkseed albums: "Spellcraft" - the group's second full-length LP showcases some of the most inspiring pieces of gothic music ever released, captured in a variety of forms that made this album truly unforgettable, re-release includes a bonus track, "Give Me Light", the group's third full-length LP, brings a truly memorable metal experience, joining a handful of various musical inspirations and turning them into one intense gothic manifestation, & "Diving Into Darkness", the group's fourth full-length LP, brought a serious reinvention of their sound, adding dark electro elements into the already formed mixture of various musical inspirations. Each title will be available in a new digipak edition limited to 2000 copies. Digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc. The release date is set on 5th May 2008 in europe and 8th July 2008 in USA (via MVD).

22.04.2008

BulletBoys - "Behind the Orange Curtain" out in April

BulletBoys were one of the most original rock bands of the late 80’s – their music was compared with the best releases by Van Halen, yet the group managed to work out their own style. Metal Mind Productions presents a re-release of “Behind the Orange Curtain”, the ultimate live collection of BulletBoys’ greatest hits, performed on a breathtaking show at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. It wass a dazzling performance which featured all of the band’s most memorable songs, such as “Hard As A Rock”, “For The Love Of Money” and “Smooth Up In Ya”. The release brilliantly recovers the old–school rock’n’roll vibe, bringing a set of classic rock compositions which haven’t aged a bit! “Behind the Orange Curtain” is a dream come true for all fans of both BulletBoys and classic hard rock itself! This live set of the band’s greatest hits will take you all the way back to the 80’s, delivering a truly unforgettable rock experience. New digipak edition, limited to numerated 2000 copies, digitally remastered using 24-Bit process on golden disc will be available on 5th May 2008 (Europe only).

09.04.2008