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THE CRISIS THERAPY - 'YOU MIGHT AS WELL TAKE ME TOO'

KONKHRA - 'REALITY CHECK'

INFERNAL METHOD - 'ARCHITECTURE OF INSTINCT'

MOTORMOTH - 'COSMIC TONNE OVERDRIVE'

POST-LIFE DISORDER - SELF TITLED

LUMP - 'HERE I AM', 'PAPER SKIN'

LYNCHMADA - 'THE BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT IS YOU'

D-NINE - 'HIGH BINDER'

BLUNT OBJECT - 'EDGELESS'

Originally formed by Oliveri and former Kyuss band mates Brant Bjork and Josh Homme in 1997, The Mondo Generator was initially intended to be a side project. The groups classic 'Cocaine Rodeo' album was recorded that same year, but shelved until its unique brand of criminal insanity was released to widespread acclaim in 2000. The Mondo Generator returned with 'A Drug Problem That Never Existed' in 2003 and then last year unleased their third full length 'Dead Planet'.

Following mainstream success with Queens of the Stone Age that included top ten albums and a Triple J Hottest 100 number one position here in Australia, Oliveri split with his Queens Of The Stone Age collaborator Josh Homme after an Australian tour in 2004. Since leaving, Nick has both toured and appeared on-stage with Brant Bjork, Motörhead, Winnebago Deal, Masters of Reality, The Dwarves, Mark Lanegan and Turbonegro.

On the eve of the release of 'Dead Planet' Oliveri declared "Mondo Generator is not a side-project anymore, I used to do Mondo every now and then on spare time and now it's my first choice. All other bands I play in have become my side-project, so in other words my mistress has now become my wife.”

Recorded by producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Velvet Revolver, System Of A Down) at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606, 'Dead Planet' has was praised by critics across the world and left no doubt in many of their minds where the danger in the sounds of earlier Queens Of The Stone Age albums had gone. Speaking on the album Oliveri states "It's a rock n' roll record played by a rock n' roll band."

Australia now gets the chance to experience that rock n roll band live for the first time when Nick Oliveri brings The Mondo Generator to Australia :

Friday August 22nd - Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne Tickets on sale Thursday June 5th from www.thehifi.com.au , phone charge - 9654 7617, Missing Link & Polyester. With special guests. Presented by Beat Magazine.

Saturday August 23rd - The Metro, Sydney Tickets on sale Thursday June 5th from www.metrotheatre.com.au, phone charge (02) 9550 3666, Metro Box Office (624 George St. Sydney) and Ticketek. With special guests.

Sunday August 24th - The Arena, Brisbane Tickets on sale Thursday June 5th from www.arenaonline.com.au, Rocking Horse, Kill The Music, Moshpit Music and Ticketek. With special guests Shellfin and Mary Trembles. Presented by 4ZZZ FM

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www.impedance.com.au

- supporting Mondo Generator in Brisbane: Shellfin + another support TBA

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- THE SWORD NEW ALBUM:

Texan retro metal outfit The Sword are set to unleash their much acclaimed sophomore album 'Gods Of The Earth' in Australia on Saturday May 24th. After exploding on to the US music scene in 2006 with their album 'Age Of Winters', the anticipation was high in the lead up to the release in their home country and the achievments have backed up the hype. Upon its recent release in North America, 'Gods Of The Earth' hit 1 on the Billboard Heatseeker chart and 102 on the top 200 albums chart. Metallica also declared them their "favourite band of the last few years" and invited them to open for them across Europe throughout July. Now it is Australia's turn to experience The Sword. The local version will feature two Australian exclusive tracks when it hits the stores and the group will be bringing their explosive live sounds to Australia in December. Drawing comparisons to the likes of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica and Kyuss, The Sword have created something special based on a universally loved sound. The Sword 'Gods Of The Earth' is in stores Saturday May 24th on Impedance Records distributed by Amphead.

www.myspace.com/thesword

www.impedance.com.au

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ASTRIAAL | Australia's Most Revered Black Metal Act | Re-Press Renascent Misanthropy |ORM-006

Bottom Line: I truly believe this is one of the finest black metal records to come out of the turn of the new millennium. I simply can’t think of another black record to compete with the intensity and belligerence displayed on Renascent Misanthropy. – Excerpt of review from MetalBite Webzine, USA. Staring down the barrel and locked in our scope, Obsidian Records first raid into the voluminous vault of Australian past releases, has landed us with a treasured blackened jewel of Australian sonic extremity. The acquisition and perquisite to re-release Astriaal’s ’Renascent Misanthropy’, now ours. Obsidian Records intentions of promoting, releasing and supporting only the finest Australian Extreme Metal has received further reinforcement, with the announcement of re-releasing Australia’s longest and most revered blackmetal horde, Astriaal, and their critically acclaimed full length from 2003. Over the last 10 years the accumulation of accolades achieved by this Northern horde has been copious and unmatched within Australian borders. Their support (if not outplaying many on the given night) slots, both locally and interstate, such is their reputation amongst promoters, includes internationals: Mayhem, Arcturus, Suffocation, Destruction, Deeds of Flesh, Incantation, Opeth, Nile and Pungent Stentch. A considerable amount of coastal tours spanning nine years have been executed. Their invariable headlining of Australia’s biggest metal festivals, Metal for the Brain, Bloodlust, OverCranked, Black Apokalypse, Morbid Tales and Metal Surge proving their adoration amongst fans across the barren land. During the unfailing touring schedule the band placed on them selves, the writing output never once wilted. In 5 years the band managed to release all up a Demo tape, a 7’, LP, 3 mCDs/EP’s, various compilation appearances, and then finally 2003 struck with the unleashing of their first full-length, Renascent Misanthropy. Worship amongst metalheads around the nation reaching its crescendo, with the opus being voted by the listeners of National broadcaster Triple J, as best Australian Metal album 2003. November 2007 draws Obsidian Records first foray into re-release territory. New revised booklet artwork has been penned and a CDROM affixed with the Arborescence Pro Live clip from Bloodlust 2004 and bonus live image gallery spanning almost a decade. Your last chance to purchase Renascent Misanthropy now beckons. Duly noted as a landmark in Australian Extreme Black Metal. The demand will be high, with a legion of eager new fans wanting a slice of what has only been obtainable for their aural pleasure, in a live setting

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