Lady Omega

The split-cd of THOKKIAN VORTEX/AETHERIUS OBSCURITAS, called “The Saturnine Alliance“, is released worldwide today by Sleaszy Rider Records. Thokkian Vortex is the solo black metal project of Lord Kaiaphas (ex-Ancient).
(I did the cover art for the cd )
The tracklisting is as follows:
Thokkian Vortex
1. The Funereal Winds Beckon My Return
2. Huginn And Muninn In The Realms [...]

A Swedish heavy metal fan has had his musical preferences officially classified as a disability. The results of a psychological analysis enable the metal lover to supplement his income with state benefits.
Roger Tullgren, 42, from Hässleholm in southern Sweden has just started working part time as a dishwasher at a local restaurant.
Because heavy [...]

I found this post at Earvolution, about 10 “fake” bands which never existed for real, but some of them did go on tour though.
10. The School Of Rock

9. Alvin & The Chipmunks

8. Hedwig And The Angry Inch

7. The American Medical Association

6. Billy & The Boingers

5. The Commitments

4. The Blues Brothers

3. The Rutles

2. Spinal Tap

1. Dr. [...]

Today , the issue 76 of Synthetics Magazine (Germany) came out, with our interview and the track, “Vile Vermin“.
This track is dedicated to the memory of Mauricio Mangia (r.i.p.), the founder of the annual Thorns Gothic Rave parties. He was a central figure in the Brazillian gothic scene.
Sadly, Mauricio was brutally killed [...]