Heaven's Metal Fanzine

The new issue of Heaven's Metal Fanzine [June/July Issue #74] has been printed and mailed to subscribers (along with the coveted sampler CDs), featuring: Barren Cross, Becoming The Archetype, Apostle, Soul Embraced, Kreyson, more album reviews than usual, Pastor Bob's Int'l Metal Report, + more. One of the coolest things about this issue [which will NO LONGER be an each and every issue occurence is the FREE sampler CD, courtesy Retroactive Records. Want to get it? Subscribe already!


The next issue (#76) is under way and should be in subscribers' mailboxes in less than a month. Hey - here is what someone or some ones need to do: Come by the HM Ranch and pick up as many copies as you can use of Heaven's Metal Fanzine. I've got gobs and gobs of back issues that I don't think are ever going to sell, so if you'd like to swing by and pick some up, PLEASE DO! Warning: We're way out in the country (where loud, screaming metal doesn't offend neighbors), way Northeast of Austin, TX. So, come on by, ya'll!


For extra content, check out the "internet exclusive" interviews with: Cage, DVP, Ultimatum, Galactic Cowboys, and This Fires Embrace. There's also some older exlusive content available, like: Deliverance, Guy Ritter, a review of the Endtimes Festival 2007, our "Meet The Press" feature, Michael Sweet, Zao, Crimson Thorn, Eluveitie (Says), and Holy Soldier; as well as the extended, full-length Narnia interview; and the full-length Liberty N' Justice interview... As well as the following archives: Lance King exclusive interview; the amazing Neal Morse interview that Chris Beck did; the full-length interview with Ez Gomer of Jet Circus; and the lengthy interview with Josh Kramer of Saint.




METAL TRACKS [NEWS] "BULLETS" (not printed in the latest issue):


After a hiatus of twelve years due to marriage, having children, etc., Combat Faith has regrouped. With three of the original members, Albert Baca (vocals), Joe McGrath (guitar), and Ric Buteau (guitar) and former Rapture/Moshketeers drummer Rob Hildalgo, they have a very powerful line up and are excited to be ministering again! Guitarist Ric tells us “We want to champion the cause of heavy music, because truthfully, we've grown tired of the emo, girl pants bands. We are currently writing new songs, and rehearsing for our live shows. We pray that we will represent our Lord Jesus in a real way, and hopefully people will also be blessed and ministered to by what they see and hear.”


The sixth album by Kekal, The Habit of Fire, has been nominated by Metal Storm members for Best Avantgarde Metal Album 2007 (among 9 other albums as nominees).


Bride has begun the writing process for their new album. This time around, they are working on a special fan financed CD option. It will work something like this. They will determine a dollar amount for anyone who wishes to be part of this CD making process. A secret web site will be designed with a secret URL. On this secret web site Bride will post everything. This means work demos, rough edits, early mixes, etc. You will be free to listen to and download these work songs and hear how the CD is coming together from rehearsal to rehearsal. Plus, they will share information with you not privy to the public. Bride CDs can now also be found in some chain stores, like Parable and Family Christian.


Keep up to date on future happenings with Armageddon through their new MySpace page (armageddonva). If you haven’t picked up the reissue of their Money Mask CD … what are you waiting for?


Metal Missionaries and Roxx Productions are proud to present Blessfest VI, May 31th from 4PM - 10PM. The show will be headlined by Neon Cross, special guest Recon, along with Stricken and Broad Awake. The show is free and will take place at Alethia Church in Wildomar, CA. For more details contact Bill at bill@roxxproductions.com.


The new Sevendust album Chapter VII: Hope & Sorrow finds the band collaborating with some outside artists, to include Chris Daughtry and members of Alter Bridge.


America's music listeners have spoken and Blissed has been listening. After a year of touring the band gathered the input of their fan base and crafted a new recording that is sure to set Blissed at the front of the hard music pack. The new album is titled The End of the World and is set to be released in late May. It is a collection of 17 songs that showcase the band like never before. "When we recorded Waking Up the Dead we were still in the basement jamming, finding our sound. When we recorded Corrosive we had our sound down but we wrote the project with something to prove, to show that with a line up change we were the same band, but with The End of the World we wrote a project for the pure enjoyment of making music," states front-man David Pearson. "We had been told so many times from fans that we were the best band they had seen live because we were over the top but still real to them, so that is what we wanted to get on this CD the real us without an agenda, just dirty hard rock and roll."


(mostly) SWEDISH METAL BULLETS from our friend Johannes Jonsson [metalforjesus.org]


Classic hard rock band Jerusalem is currently writing tunes for a new album! The band now consists of Ulf Christiansson (vocals & guitars), Peter Carlsohn (bass) and Michael Ulfsgärd (drums). Keep up to date on this by visiting their web sites at Jerusalem.se.


Black Metal band Shadows of Paragon is currently in the studio busy with the recording of their new album. Check out their studio diaries at shadowsofparagon.com.


Melodic metal band Narnia are now focusing on writing songs for their new album which is to be released in 2008. myspace.com/narniaofficial


Harmony, another great melodic metal band, is currently in the studio mixing their new CD. harmonymetal.net


Elgibbor is an unblack metal band from Poland with an album out titled Stronger Than Hell. Musically they have a raw sound like Dark Throne, Burzum etc.


Arnion is a new thrash metal band from Brazil. myspace.com/arnionthrash


Random Eyes has released the EP Living For Tomorrow featuring two new tracks and a heavier sound than their debut. The band's new album Invisible will be released in stores 9th April 2008. randomeyes.net/


Classic Metallers Lightmare has put 5 complete new songs on their myspace site: myspace.com/lightmarerocks


Grindcore band Eternal Mystery has a new album out called "The Ultimate Death Sentence" featuring 33 songs and 45 minutes of material. eternalmystery.co.nr/


German Power Metal band Seventh Avenue will release their new album Terium on 28th March 2008. Two of the tracks on the upcoming album can be checked out at elementsofrock.com/de/content/seventh-avenue For more info visit seventh-avenue.de

Where Can I Buy Heaven's Metal?

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