http://www.avclub.com/content/interview/justin_broadrick_of_jesu

AVC: Was it hard to break from the heavier music you were mostly known for?

JB: Yeah, it was a challenge relinquishing the past. I felt like I'd become a bit of a caricature, to some extent. Godflesh was always perceived as this industrial, metal, grinding, brutal thing. I'd really gotten tired of it; I'd backed myself into a corner. In hindsight, Godflesh lasted a few years too long, anyway. For me, the challenge was saying goodbye and moving on. I knew I'd lose a load of fans, but I was also quite confident that I'd gain people from other areas who weren't so single-minded about what they listened to. Not that Godflesh fans were that way, particularly. Jesu is kind of single-minded in a way, too, but I'm trying to use melodies that I've derived from the pop music I've listened to all my life. I could never sufficiently get it through my music before; it was always dominated by the aggression factor.

WITCHFINDER GENERAL, one of the few bands of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) era to opt for the classic early BLACK SABBATH dirge rather than the more uptempo metal of most of their countrymen, has reformed and is presently holding auditions to replace singer Zeeb Parkes. "Derm [drummer Dermot Redmond], Rod [Hawkes, bass] and Phil [Cope, guitar] are back together and it's official," reads a press release. "They start recording two tracks next weekend with a view to doing the third album. The band are currently looking for a vocalist to replace Zeeb.

"We have been asked so many questions about what has happened to Zeeb Parkes? The name Zeeb Parkes was invented purely for the band. When the band split, Zeeb Parkes ceased to be. The character behind Zeeb Parkes who wishes to keep his identity anonymous has moved on to other things."

Commented Phil: "It is no secret that the friendship between Zeeb and myself has finished. Looking back Zeeb was an inspiration to us all and I have some great and happy memories of him, so many that I could write a bestseller about it! But Zeeb is into other things now and I wish him all the best.

"We are back together hopefully to record the 'elusive' third album. There may even be a track including the first rhythm section of Steve [Kinsell, drums] and Toss [McCready, bass], if they can be forced out of retirement ha! ha! This is a small thanks to everyone who has stood by the band. The guys have no plans to ever play live again but at least new material is on its way."

For more information, visit http://www.witchfindergeneral.net

http://vindice.cjb.net/

A one man project by Knut Farstad. Slow, sludgy and extremely distorted brooding doom with ambient and post-rock influences. Inspired by bands like Esoteric, Winter, Sleep and diSEMBOWELMENT.

All albums free for download

Litany Circus (2005)

Legia I: Rebirth (2003)

Monomentum (2003)

http://www.chroniclesofchaos.com/articles/news/4-882_arsis_team_up_with_nyc_ballet_company.aspx

Melodic death metal group Arsis, whose latest mini-disc  A Diamond for Disease features music composed specifically for New York City's Ballet Deviare, is set to ring in the new year by performing live with the company this January.

According to Ballet Deviare's press release:

"The visceral fusion of two seemingly total opposites. A maelstrom of a marriage between the beauty and grace of ballet, and the force and brutality of metal. Bringing high art and extreme music together... Ballet Deviare and special guests Arsis present /SEVEN/, January 6-8 at 59E59 Theaters in New York City.

Works will be performed to the music of Arsis (Jim Malone will be playing the 13 minute version of "A Diamond for Disease" live), Pink Frothy AIDS, My Dying Bride, JaKa featuring Elektrokill, Craig Andersonic and Mara's Torment.

Reserve your seats now by visiting http://www.balletdeviare.org and for more information.