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SACRED STEEL Sets Tentative Track Listing For 'Hammer Of Destruction'
German metallers SACRED STEEL have set the tentative track listing for their sixth album, "Hammer of Destruction", due on November 10 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at the Spiderhouse studio in Lütte (near Berlin) with legendary producer Harris Johns (VOIVOD, HELLOWEEN, ST. VITUS, DEPRESS...August 4, 2006
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THE SWORD Completes Work On New Music Video
THE SWORD has completed work on the second music video from its critically acclaimed album "Age of Winters". The video, for the hard-hitting track "Freya", was shot in Hollywood, CA with director Barnaby Roper. A still shot from the video, which is expected to make its world network premiere(s) shor...August 2, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Kiss Of Death' Limited-Edition T-Shirt Now Available
MOTÖRHEAD's new album, "Kiss of Death", is set to hit the streets on August 29. Sanctuary Records is now accepting pre-orders for the CD, T-shirts, and iPod downloads at this location. The CD or iPod-friendly download can be purchased for $9.99. For $19.99, you'll also get an exclusive/limited-editi...August 1, 2006
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METALLICA's HAMMETT: DRAGONFORCE Are 'Fastest Guitar Players I Think I've Ever Seen'
Steve Baltin of AOL Music recently asked METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett which new guitarists have impressed him of late. "I really like this absurd band called DRAGONFORCE," Kirk said. "Those are the fastest guitar players I think I've ever seen. They're like Yngwie [Malmsteen] on steroids. No, th...August 1, 2006
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My Bloodied Wings
After languishing in import and tribute-album hell for years, the time finally seems right for California's IMAGIKA to make a dent in their home country. Their fierce, aggressive take on traditional melodic metal is potent, full of dramatic flourishes and virtuoso star turns that should have the pro...July 24, 2006
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SLIPKNOT DJ SID WILSON To Release New Solo Album
After four long years, SLIPKNOT DJ Sid Wilson's (a.k.a. DJ Starscream) debut solo unmasked album is finished and ready to be released. Entitled "The New Leader", the CD features Starscream mixture of aggressive DJ and production style with an in-depth knowledge of hip hop and metal. The album is sch...July 14, 2006
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THE SWORD To Appear On INDIE 103.1 FM's 'Chaos' Program
Dynamic, Austin-TX based quartet THE SWORD will make a special in-studio appearance at popular Los Angeles radio station Indie 103.1 FM. The critically-acclaimed band will appear on the station's "Chaos" metal program, where they will be interviewed by show host "Full Metal Jackie". "Chaos" is the o...July 11, 2006
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The Inhuman Aberration
Opening track "Too Strong for the Strongest Lord" is most representative of what one hears throughout URKRAFT's "The Inhuman Abberation": Up-tempo Swedish-style melodic death/thrash with light use of keys and burly, death-tinged vocals. Fans of the style will find nothing distasteful about any of it...July 3, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Stage Fright' Special To Air On MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball'
MOTÖRHEAD will get the royal treatment this Saturday, June 24 with the "Headbanger's Ball" thirty-minute "Stage Fright" special. Culled from the spectacular DVD of the same title (released earlier this year on SPV),the program contains a healthy selection of MOTÖRHEAD favorites along with some back...June 20, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Kiss Of Death' Track Listing Revealed
MOTÖRHEAD have revealed the track listing for their new album, "Kiss of Death", tentatively due on August 29 via Sanctuary Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Inferno" was produced by Cameron Webb, who also worked with the group on their last effort. A new MOTÖRHEAD track, entitled "Kingdom of the Wor...June 12, 2006
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SLAYER: Argentine Tribute Album Detailed
According to Rockdetector.com, Hurling Metal Records — based in Argentina — have compiled a new SLAYER tribute collection for June release entitled "Al Sur Del Abismo (Tributo Argentino A Slayer)". Slip case editions come with a 12-page booklet and full-color poster. Participants include: OSAMENTA -...June 10, 2006
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CELTIC FROST Frontman: 'If You See Me Looking Dark, Looking Aggressive — That's Real'
To mark the release of "Monotheist", CELTIC FROST's first studio album in 14 years, Tom G. Fischer and Martin Ain of CELTIC FROST appeared on Sirius Hard Attack's "Bloody Roots" show Tuesday night (May 30) to discuss the new album, their thrash peers, and their classic pre-FROST band HELLHAMMER. Dur...May 31, 2006
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SATYRICON Pull Out Of Slovenia's METALCAMP; KREATOR, JON OLIVA'S PAIN Step In
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have cancelled their previously announced appearance at the Metalcamp 2006 festival, set to take place July 21-23 in Tolmin, Slovenia. Commented the festival organizers: "Asking [the band's tour agency] for the reasons for the cancellation of the performance, we o...May 15, 2006
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Crucifire
I am told that SAVIOURS falls into a hot new category called "hipster metal" that is also inhabited by bands like THE SWORD (and there are similarities between the two acts). Considering that a generally stoner rock (the metallic end) delivery with fat riffing, rumbling bass, earthy tones and old sc...May 15, 2006
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When Worlds Collide
In theory, each album should stand on its own without any external factors being weighed in. But there's something intangible that just grabs you when you're hearing the real thing. There's no “conviction" knob on a studio mixing board, but when it oozes from every pore of a record, you feel it, and...May 1, 2006
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