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The Faceless Team Up With Nico Santora and Reunite With Derek Rydquist

Heavy Blog
July 30, 2014
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Image courtesy of Maclyn Bean Photography The Faceless, a band that changes members more than most people change their underwear, has enlisted a new rhythm guitar player.  Nico Santora of Suicidal Tendencies... Read More...
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The Faceless Part Ways With Wes Hauch

Jimmy Rowe
February 17, 2014
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The ever-revolving door of musicians that have been involved in The Faceless makes another rotation as they announce that they have parted ways with guitarist Wes Hauch. The news comes nearly a month after it... Read More...
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Exclusive: Michael Keene of The Faceless Addresses Breakup Rumors

Heavy Blog
October 3, 2013
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Great New Metal's Brian Shields hit up The Faceless mastermind Michael Keene on behalf of Heavy Blog is Heavy to set the record straight on the rumors claiming that the band were facing a breakup, among thing... Read More...
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The Faceless Hint At Possible Album Title, Autotheism

Heavy Blog
June 4, 2012
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Everybody knows that the new The Faceless record is just around the corner, and with the hype building, we finally got some more information about the album. According the Michael Keene, they have been "throw... Read More...
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Gorod – A Perfect Absolution

Jimmy Rowe
March 26, 2012
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Gorod A Perfect Absolution 01. Birds Of Sulphur 02. Sailing Into The Earth 03. Elements And Spirit 04. The Axe Of God 05. 5000 At The Funeral 06. Carved In The Wind 07. Varangian Paradise 08. Tribute o... Read More...
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Steve Jones Is Out Of The Faceless; Wes Hauch Is In The Faceless

Jimmy Rowe
March 5, 2012
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Big shake-up over in The Faceless camp! Main-man Michael Keene announced on Facebook that the band has parted ways with guitarist Steve Jones and have picked up guitarist Wes Hauch: Farewell Steve Jones. G... Read More...
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Marc Okubo and Brandon Butler of Veil of Maya: The Heavy Blog Is Heavy Interview

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January 20, 2012
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Progressive/technical deathcore pioneers Veil of Maya are preparing to release a new album called Eclipse soon, and I caught up with them at a show to ask them a few questions. I was able to talk to singer Br... Read More...
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Progress On Upcoming The Faceless Record Delayed Due To Injury

Jimmy Rowe
September 13, 2011
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The Faceless mastermind Michael Keene has been working super hard on the new album, writing and recording at a steady pace. Unfortunately though, the album's progress has just been put on hold these last co... Read More...
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The Faceless Sticks With Sumerian; Offers Album Update

Jimmy Rowe
February 9, 2011
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The Faceless are easily my favorite death metal band. I mean sure, they split the difference between progressive and technical death metal with elements often attributed with deathcore (especially on their de... Read More...
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New Born of Osiris EP Forthcoming??

Jimmy Rowe
June 21, 2010
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According to Born of Osiris' Facebook page, the band has recorded three new songs with Periphery's Misha Mansoor, which could possibly be released as an EP in the coming weeks. See? I wouldn't lie to you! ... Read More...
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    By now, Moon Tooth have garnered themselves quite a following in the progressive metal spaces. This is no accident; the scene is hungry for the kind of upbeat and unrestrained music that Moon Tooth is creating. Good news then: Phototroph is by far the band’s most energetic and “poppy” release, and I mean that in the best way possible.
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