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Hel

There are two artists using this name: a Swedish vikingarock band and a German pagan/viking metal band. 1. Hel is a vikingarock band from Sweden which in the beginning was tied to Ultima Thule's record label, and later they produced their music through their own label, Peanut Music AB. The group, which consists of Malin Pettersson (vocal), Ulrica Pettersson (vocal), Esa Rosenström (guitar), Piere Karlsson (drums), Stefan Johansson (bass) and Adde Norlin (guitar and keyboard), is based in Eskilstuna, Södermanland.

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The Archivist

There are three bands called The Archivist; 1. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/iamthearchivist/" rel="nofollow">The Archivist</a> makes songs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
2. A solo black metal project from Australia, by Witch (Oisyz)
3. Craig Tattersall (<a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Hood" class="bbcode_artist">Hood</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Remote+Viewer" class="bbcode_artist">The Remote Viewer</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/The+Boats" class="bbcode_artist">The Boats</a>, <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/the+humble+bee" class="bbcode_artist">the humble bee</a>) has released one album under this name.

Frail

There are 3 bands with the name Frail. 1) Frail was a highly influential early emotional hardcore band from Pennsylvania. They existed in the 90's, but have since broken up. 2) Frail is a five member band from Jyväskylä, Finland. Formed in autumn 2002 by singer-guitarist Tarmo and keyboard player Jukka, the band has already had many great achievements, including a sold out self-titled EP released in 2003.

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Absu

There are 2 bands named Absu. 1. American esoteric black metal band with a sound informed both by thrash and death metal. Formed in Plano, Texas in 1989, the band's name was originally Dolmen but this was soon changed to Absu, drawing thematic influence from middle-eastern and celtic mythology they recorded four albums and an EP from 1993 to 2001. After the release of Tara in 2001 the band was put on hiatus as guitarist and bassist Equitant Ifernain and Shaftiel departed, citing musical differences and disinterest in the band, respectively.

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Kill For Satan

Kill For Satan comprises members from well known and respected Australian metal acts (Armoured Angel, Psychrist, Exceed). KFS formed in 2002 initially as a cover band playing tribute to classic eighties thrash bands such as Slayer, Exodus, Bathory, Venom, Dark Angel, Sodom, Kreator, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Destruction and many more. As a natural progression, KFS began writing original material in early 2004 for their first release. Thy Kingdom Undone features seven tracks of the Metal of Death in the vein of the bands they had previously paid homage to.

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Guild of Destruction

Guild Of Destruction are a four piece band comprising one guitar, bass, drummer and vocalist - loud enough that they are constantly taken for a five or six piece. Born in Melbourne’s western suburbs the band has released a demo – Welcome to the guild an E.P. – Cursed and being commercially released through Grindhead Records in March of 2007 their first album Into Oblivion recorded and mastered at Melbourne Records by Ren “the shark-lady killer” and Adam “Adambomb”.

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II

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II is the one-man Black Metal project of DNAR. Formed in France during 2007.
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ii (pronounced "i i") are a duo from Melbourne, Australia, who chart a course through guitar-based atmospherics, noise, instrumental pop and sound art. Comprising Alex Nosek (guitar, synthesiser, computer) and Jon Tjhia (guitar, synthesiser, computer, drum set), the group focusses equally on improvisation and premeditation, with an interest in breaking from melodic and harmonic structure.

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Altars Of Sin

A black/thrash metal band from Newborough, Victoria.
The Sons of "Newboroughian Darkness" Kakorot and Boof came together in early 2007 to create Altars of Sin. Born out of their passion for Metal Altars of Sin has devoloped their own unique brand of Australian Metal.

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The Art

Hailing from NEWTOWN, Australia, The Art has busted down the doors of the rock scene by performing with the likes of Marilyn Manson, Sonic Youth, and NIN. After Touring America, their most current Aussie dates brought them home to Big Day Out and allowed them to share a stage with Them Crooked Vultures. Having recently completed recording their debut album in Austin, Texas with Chris "Frenchie" Smith (Jet, Trail Of The Dead, Dandy Warhols), they have returned home to join the Pixies on their Australian/New Zealand tour.

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