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Hobbs Angel of Death

The band began in 1985 as a solo project for ex-TYRUS guitarist Peter Hobbs, with the help of ex-Nothing Sacred members Mark Woolley (guitar), Sham (drums) and Karl Lean (bass), who recorded a number of demos which attracted interest from overseas labels. Hobbs' debut album, Hobbs Angel Of Death, was released in 1988 through German record label Steamhammer Records, and achieved a great deal of success in Europe.

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Nazxul

Nazxul is a band from Sydney, Australia. The group was formed in 1993 by guitarist Adrian Henderson, keyboards player/guitarist Lachlan Mitchell, former Mortal Sin and Slaughter Lord drummer Steve Hughes and Dalibor Backovic on vocals and bass. A demo appeared the following year and with the addition of guitarist Greg Morelli from Sydney thrash band Grungeon. Nazxul began work on an album called Totem that was released in 1996. Originally envisioned as a mysterious studio-bound project, the group only appeared in publicity photos as shadowy figures or draped facelessly in cloaks.

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Envenomed

There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Envenomed is a death metal band from Umeå, Sweden.
2) Envenomed was a crust/grindcore band from Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Envenomed is a melodic thrash metal band from Melbourne, Australia.
4) Envenomed is a thrash metal band from Mexico City. They've released one EP "Evil Is Back" in 2009.

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Arbrynth

Arbrynth are a folk inspired metal band from the outer east of Melbourne, Australia. Drawing from a vast array of influences, Arbrynth have developed a sound that reflects the colour of folklore, woven with their heavy metal roots. The result of this unlikely combination of darkness and light is a style of music which takes the listener on a journey of love and loss, set against a backdrop of nature and earth.

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The Wizar'd

The Wizar'd is Doom Metal band from Australia (Hobart, Tasmania) formed in 2004. No Swing. No Groove. Get Fucked. Band Members:
~ Ol' Rusty Vintage Wizard Master (Vocals / Guitar)
~ Blackie the Crimson Heretic of a Thousand Eyes (Guitar)
~ Angie Liebling (Bass)
~ Iron Tyrant (Drums) Discography:
~ LIVE WITCHERYVENOMETAL - Doom Metal Horror (Demo) 2004
~ Worship Me! (Demo) 2005
~ Horned Lord (Single) 2005
~ Follow the Wizard (EP) 2006 Rusty Axe Records

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In Malice's Wake

In Malice's Wake are a four piece Thrash Metal band from Melbourne, Australia. It was formed in 2002, and as of yet they have written one demo, one EP and a full length entitled 'Eternal Nightfall' which was released in late 2008. The band are currently unsigned, but have a good fan base which is steadily building.

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Daysend

Having taken their wares across the vast span of North America, New Zealand and Australia Daysend have fused an array of musical genres to create a hard edged yet melodic metal sound. The explosive Sydney five piece rocketed into existence in 2003 with all the passion and determination that has propelled them to the very top of their country's heavy music scene. Later that year the band released their debut album, 'Severance' which was voted by listeners of high rating radio station Triple J as Number One Australian Metal Album of that same year.

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