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Drowning the Light

Following the split of Australian black metal band Baal Gadrial in 2003, vocalist Azgorh created Drowning the Light. Four demo tapes were recorded and given extremely limited distribution, being given out only to close friends. From 2003 to 2009 Azgorh has recorded 10+ demos, 10 full-length albums (5 of which were released in the same year: 2007) and material for a number of split albums under the Drowning the Light moniker.

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Xian

There are multiple artists with the name XIAN: 1.) Xian is an alias of Christian Bishop of Melbourne, Australia.
Xian's previous music projects included the renowned metal outfit 'Filthy Maggoty Cunt' as well as Art-Wank Black Metal Trio 'Morloch'.
As well as establishing himself as a highly recognized and respected producer and performer, Xian also operates the label/collective 'Black Lotus'. Formed in 2001, Black Lotus focuses on supporting experimental artists by hosting events and releasing music through various media.

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Black Jesus

There are three artists with the name Black Jesus:
1) Black Jesus is a metal band from Melbourne with members of Extortion, Fall Out, Delta Reds and Jed Whitey. The band was formed in 2009 out a mutual desire to play crushing riffs and pulverising live shows. Since their inception they have produced a 4 track demo titled "Black Jesus Saves" which has received underground acclaim within the dead metal music scene.

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Dark Funeral

Dark Funeral is a <a href="http://www.last.fm/tag/black%20metal" class="bbcode_tag" rel="tag">black metal</a> Band from Sweden. Their music is describable in four words: Extreme, raw, blasphemous and fast. The melodies are very extensive and complex. Dark Funeral was formed by Ahriman and Blackmoon in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1993. The two were joined by Draugen (drums) and Themgoroth (vocals and bass) before the group began rehearsing and writing material. In the January of 1994, Dark Funeral entered Uni-Sound Studio, owned by <a href="http://www.last.fm/music/Dan+Swan%C3%B6" class="bbcode_artist">Dan Swan&ouml;</a>, to record their first EP, titled Dark Funeral.

Deviant

There is more than one artist with this name: 1)DEVIANT from Denver, CO USA. The meshing of rock guitar riffs, electronic melodies, and driving industrial drums were the initial factors behind the building of the electro-rock trio, Deviant. Formed in 2002 by vocalist/lyricist London, multi-talented musicians D' MacKinnon and Marcus "Daisho" Wilkerson, Deviant immediately garnered a local following in Denver after their first live performances and album release. Deviant successfully merged the modern sounds of electronic music with accessable songwriting and emotional lyrical content.

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Adamus Exul

Forming in 2008, Adamus Exul have since performed alongside many of Australia's best extreme metal acts, as well as supporting New Zealand's Anno Domini Mortus and the legendary Destroyer 666 as they have toured down under. Following a self-released five track EP, Adamus Exul are set to unleash their first full-length monstrosity, entitled 'Death, Paint a Vision' in the later part of 2010. A self-titled EP containing five tracks and cover art is currently available through White Noise Productions

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At War With Gods

Six members with six different heavy music backgrounds. At War With Gods have established a sound that encapsulates elements of frantic thrash pace and devastating breakdowns. The dual vocal attacks range from traditional hardcore to brutal death metal. With diverse influences ranging from Terror to Sworn Enemy to Cannibal Corpse to Slayer, At War With Gods have created a unique sound while staying true their roots.

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Internal Harvest

An experimental dark post-metal project formed in late 2009 with the intent of tapping into the heart and soul of the deepest and darkest emotions, evoking internal pain and suffering using music as total artistic expression. Since it's formation, Internal Harvest have self-released 3 CDs (each sounding leagues above the one before it), played a handful of infamous gigs and are focused on progressing even further. The latest release, "Exit Signs" is the epitome of everything this band has endeavoured to achieve via recording up to this point.

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Thrall

There is more than one band named Thrall. 1. Formed in 1995 from the twisted wreckage that was the God Bullies comes Thrall to forge a more perfect union. Thrall create a soundtrack filled with apocalyptic images, diseased minds and bizarre characters living out classic struggles of power, paranoia, madness and rage. Mike Hard, former frontman for the infamous God Bullies and Hand Over Head, originally formed Thrall with Karen Neal on bass (Inside Out) (not in current line-up), drummer Scott Kodrik (Hand Over Head)...

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