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Awaken the Guardian (reissue)

While their eternal doppelgangers QUEENSRŸCHE did more to popularize "thinking man's metal", and onetime disciples DREAM THEATER turned prog-metal into a cottage industry, FATES WARNING are no less deserving of their place in progressive metal history. Their 1986 set, "Awaken the Guardian", hit a pi...
August 21, 2005
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BRAND NEW SIN To Support BLACK LABEL SOCIETY On U.S. Tour

To cap off a tremendous 2005 that has also seen the group tour alongside MOTÖRHEAD, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, ZEKE, LIFE OF AGONY and SCUM OF THE EARTH, the Syracuse-based hard rock quintet BRAND NEW SIN have just secured the direct support slot on the upcoming BLACK LABEL SOCIETY tour, which kicks o...
August 17, 2005
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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer: 'I Was Sick Of The Tough-Guy Sh*t And Working For One Guy's Dream'

Metal Sludge recently conducted an interview with former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos as part of their regularly weekly "20 Questions With?" feature. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Sludge: What are you currently up to? This is your one and only chance to plug your sh...
August 17, 2005
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COMMANDER: New Audio Samples Online

COMMANDER, the German death metal act featuring MIDNATTSOL bassist Birgit Öllbrunner, have posted audio samples of the songs they are currently using to shop around for a deal. Check out the tracks "Modern Slavery", "World's Destructive Domination (Part 1)", "World's Destructive Domination (Part 2)"...
August 17, 2005
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: 'I'm Not Caught Up In What People Have To Say About Me'

Shawn Macomber of Foster's Online recently conducted an exclusive interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On his perseverance and resilience: "Maybe I'm too stubborn to quit. Maybe I'm too obnoxious for anyone to say get out of here. My revenge is my suc...
August 14, 2005
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Former DEICIDE Axeman's Guitar Design Subject Of Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

The BC Rich guitar company has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Moser Custom Shop (web site) for trademark infringement in connection with the MCS Spawn guitar, which was designed by Brian Hoffman (of DEICIDE fame),who also reportedly designed the BC Rich Beast. In addition, BC Rich is allegedly...
August 5, 2005
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A NEW REVOLUTION: Former SLAVES ON DOPE, UNLOCO Members To Hit The Road

A NEW REVOLUTION, the new Austin, Texas-based band featuring former SLAVES ON DOPE members Frank "Frankie" Salvaggio (bass) and Rob Urbani (drums),along with ex-UNLOCO singer Joey Duenas, have uploaded their cover of NEW ORDER's "True Faith" at this location. A NEW REVOLUTION recently completed a f...
August 4, 2005
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NAPALM DEATH Bassist: U.S. Tour With OBITUARY Will Be 'Killer'

NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "The tour with DIECAST, END OF DAYS and DO OR DIE went really well. We had a lot of fun. The festivals went well, so all in all, thanks a lot to everyone who came out and suported NAPALM. ...
July 31, 2005
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AC/DC: Scottish Town To Erect Plaque To Late Frontman BON SCOTT?

According to The Herald, a fundraising drive is in full swing to erect a plaque to late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott in Kirriemuir, Scotland — Bon's birthplace and home of his family in his early years. The town's museum, Gateway to the Glens, is currently holding an exhibition entitled Bon Scott – Rock...
July 25, 2005
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U.S. Army: OZZFEST Attendees Make 'Great Soldiers'

William Weir of The Hartford Courant is reporting that the U.S. Marine recruiters have set up shop amid the T-shirt, tattoo and body-piercing booths at this year's Ozzfest. It's the first year the Army has officially come to the festival, but Sgt. Robert Nerkowski Jr. is a five-time Ozzfest veteran....
July 24, 2005
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DIRTY HARRY Continues Work On New Album, Guests On TOMMY LEE's New CD

British female singer DIRTY HARRY is currently recording a new album at Chop Shop Studios in Hollywood, California with producer Scott Humprey (ROB ZOMBIE, TOMMY LEE, POWERMAN 5000). A 2006 release is expected. A new DIRTY HARRY song, entitled "Dirty Boys and Girls", can be heard at MySpace.com/dirt...
July 24, 2005
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Black Grimoire

Somewhere between nihilistic ambience and crushing brutality, BLOOD RITUAL set up shop in a murky corner of death metal, informed and influenced by early black metal. Sole member Tim Bishop treads the same dark paths of primeval murk as IMMOLATION and INCANTATION, though his music is less technical...
July 19, 2005
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STRYPER: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Aug. 13 - Neoskweskau Memorial Arena - Mistissini, P.Q., Quebec, Canada Aug. 19 - Roberto Clemente Coliseum - San Juan, Puerto Rico Sep. 22 - Webster Theater - Hartford, CT Sep. 23 - Crocodile Rock -...
July 19, 2005
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DEBRIS INC.: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

DEBRIS INC., the new group featuring SAINT VITUS mainman Dave Chandler and ex-TROUBLE bassist Ron Holzner, have lined up the following U.S. dates during August: Aug. 04 - Subterranean - Chicago IL Aug. 05 - Grog Shop - Cleveland OH Aug. 06 - Speakeasy - Upper Darby PA Aug. 07 - Dee Dee's - Quincy .....
July 18, 2005
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NEVERMORE: 'This Godless Endeavor' Release Party Photos Posted Online

Abrasive Rock has uploaded a number of photos from the CD-release party for NEVERMORE's new album, "This Godless Endeavor". The event, which was hosted by KISW 99.9 FM's "Metal Shop", took place on Saturday (July 16) at Seattle's Studio 7. Check out the pictures at AbrasiveRock.com. As previously re...
July 17, 2005