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Episode #05


1. Augustine

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Augustine is a metal band from the Big Island of Hawaii. Some of the people that make up Augustine include Jeremiah Augustine (guitars), Blue Augustine (bass/vocals), Juan Robinson (drums) and Jerez Tehero (vocals). Augustine have been featured on several compilations that include releases by Terrorizer Magazine and Hawaiian Express. In 2007, Augustine released its first album titled, Cinematic Masquerade. The song featured on this episode is the closing track off of that album called, The Impossible.

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2. .bipolar.

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.bipolar. is a four piece metal band from Las Vegas, NV. Born in 2003 in California, the band made the move to Nevada in 2008. .biploar. is currently made up of Charlie (vocals), Dave Soto (guitar), Chris Kmit (bass), Brian Hanks (drums). The track on this show, Walter Payton, is off of the EP, Capacity for Change. Their new EP has a potential release date of September 18.

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3. Across the Sun

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Across the Sun is a metal band that fuses both keys and synthisizers with heavy guitars and passionate vocals. Since its formation in 2004, Across the Sun has released 2 EPs independently and with the more recent, Pestilence & Rapture through Authentik Ink. Just recently, Across the Sun signed with Metal Blade Records. The song featured on this episode, Infinite Divide, is off the second release by the band, Storms Weathered EP.

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4. In Vacuo

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In Vacuo is a punk band based in British Columbia, Canada. In 2008 In Vacuo released the EP, You Pilot. Featured on this episode is the track, Commander Black, off of that EP. A new self-titled 12" is set to be released soon, with new tracks available for online stream on the band's myspace.

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5. Verona

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Verona is a modern thrash/hardcore band from Turlock, California. The band released its newest EP, God Vs. Silence, independently this year. The opening track off of that EP, Burying your Brothers Hand, is the featured track on this episode.

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