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Dethroned Emperor #7
Josh Haun reviews some fresh new albums by Hatchet, Nefestus Dies, Copremesis, and Dagon. Also: Aanal Beehemoth, Cannibal Corpse's new DVD, and Lair of the Minotaur on tour.

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Made Out of Babies
When it comes to breaking all the rules, there’s certainly none better than Brooklyn’s MADE OUT OF BABIES. Over the past few years the experimental hardcore group has acquired a cult following throughout the extreme music underground, gaining notoriety for their ferociously wild techniques...

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Dethroned Emperor #6
Grave, Dismember and Unleashed: three old-school Swedish death metal icons are honored for their recent comeback albums in 2008.  Plus: an exclusive interview with Grave's own Ronnie Bergerståhl, and the scoop on Prostitute Disfigurement's latest release, Descendants of Depravity.

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Dethroned Emperor #5
A look at ten of the greatest metal albums released in the first half of 2008. Features artists such as Soilent Green, Testament, Origin, Lair of the Minotaur, Ihsahn, and more!

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Spring 2008 Reader's Survey Results
A couple months ago I decided that after a year and a half of running this site, it would be a great idea to get some real data on who our readers are and how they really feel about Sonic Frontiers. ...

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Dethroned Emperor #4
This issue of Dethroned Emperor features an exclusive interview with John Strachan of The Funeral Pyre, as well as extensive album reviews of Burzum's Anthology and Ihsahn's new album, angL.

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Irepress
The first time I ever saw Boston’s Irepress perform was a little over two years ago when they opened for ISIS at The Middle East club.  I do not exaggerate when I say that it was a life-changing...

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Dethroned Emperor #3
In this issue of Dethroned Emperor, Lair of the Minotaur frontman Steve Rathbone offers an in-depth look at the band's new album, War Metal Battle Master.  Also: news on Hail of Bullets, a new Testament album, and more.

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A Caesar Holiday
With their debut self-titled album now complete, Indianapolis-based quintet A Caesar Holiday are just gearing up to make their mark on the post/prog-rock scene. Though recorded in late 2006 / early 2007,...

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Dethroned Emperor #2
In the previous segment of Dethroned Emperor I had mentioned the unfortunate news that Celtic Frost has once again disbanded. That said, I feel it is only fitting to eulogize the band...

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