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Xentrix

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(1) Formed in 1985 in Preston, Lancashire, British thrashers Xentrix (pronounced Zen-tricks) began their careers by playing metal covers before focusing all of their efforts on coming up with original material. Initially known as Sweet Vengeance, guitarist/vocalist Chris Astley, guitarist Kristian Havard, drummer Dennis Gasser and bassist Paul Mackenzie created enough of a stir through their live performances that the English branch of Roadrunner Records took notice and signed the group in January 1989.

Read more about Xentrix on Last.fm.

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Kataleptic

Kataleptic is a Birmingham based death/thrash band. Starting in March of 2008, the band was created when a previous project involving three of the guys fell apart. Featuring, Matt Walton and Dan Benton of Ultio, Kataleptic is completed by Dan's Brother Scott Benton and his previous band mates Luke Davis and Sean Brown. From the band has come strong friendship, a will to make good music, and a need to make some good, no shit taking metal.

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I, The Breather

I, THE BREATHER is a brand new group bringing their fresh and fuel-injected rock to audiences everywhere. Hailing from the Baltimore and Hagerstown, Maryland areas, I, THE BREATHER, perform and deliver original music that

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Defiance

There are 2 bands with the name Defiance: (1) Defiance is a thrash metal band from Oakland, California. While virtually unknown to mainstream metal and rock circles, Defiance is known as one of the classic second-tier thrash bands to come from the Bay Area thrash metal scene. They played a decidedly technical style of thrash originally evoking bands like Testament, though they would later move on to playing in their own unique, more progressive thrash style. They reformed in 2005 and have since release an album entitled The Prophecy in late 2009.

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Five Star Prison Cell

Dubiously labeled a "Tech metal", or "Math Rock" band, Five Star Prison Cell offer a different and non-conformist approach to songwriting. Brutally heavy, Dark and forboding with the ability to switch time, pace, genre and style at the drop of a hat; Adam, Cam, Mark and Marc take great pleasure in constantly challenging themselves while at the same time serving up a dish of fresh new and always evolving ideas to their unsuspecting but ever growing fan base.

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Mae's Lost Empire

Mae's Lost Empire are a 4-piece band from Sheffield, England. Consisting of Rob Cooper (vocals), Lucas Milne (guitar), Chris Berry (bass) and Paul Lawson (drums). The band was initially formed in 2006, when Lucas Milne and Chris Berry came together with the goal of creating something different. The two created a few songs that would form the basis of their unique sound. Paul Lawson was quickly added to the band and the trio named themselves "Battle With Gilgamesh", and began playing instrumental sets in local venues.

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Deadweight

There are two bands that go under the name of Deadweight: 1. Deadweight (UK) A brutal technical death metal 5 piece from Birmingham, England. Were signed to indie label 'Feto Record'. Their debut album 'Origins of Darkness' is in shops now. Expect shredding, pummelling, pulverising, miss shaped noises in your ears. www.myspace.com/deadweightuk. The band split in early 2009. 2. Deadweight (US) is an alternative rock trio from San Francisco, California. Playing the violin and cello through a variety of guitar effects, their studio recorded material is surprisingly hard rock.

Read more about Deadweight on Last.fm.

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Plague Of Ashitaka

Plague of Ashitaka came straight into the music scene in mid-2008, releasing their self-financed and long-awaited debut EP 'Taking Lives on Ancient Tides' which has recieved rave reviews ever since. Thoughtful personal experiences, a vast mix of influences and an enthusiasm for Japanese culture and history provides listeners with a new and exciting edge. Molded by enthusiastic and devoted qualities to their instruments, eagerness to write music with a diverse, amiable sound and at the same time improving their personal abilities as musicians...

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