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NIGHTWISH Singer Checks In From European Tour
Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off the current leg of their European tour on April 10 in Gothenburg, Sweden. In a new posting on her official blog, NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon writes, "So, time to write some words about how the tour is going after these first shows. "Well, it...April 23, 2012
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GENE HOGLAN Fills In For ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE In Mexico; Video Available
Extreme-metal drumming legend Gene "The Atomic Clock" Hoglan (DETHKLOK, FEAR FACTORY, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) filled in for Charlie Benante at ANTHRAX's two shows in Mexico earlier this week — Tuesday, April 17 at Auditorio Banamex in Monterrey and Wednesday, April 18 at J...April 20, 2012
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DISARMONIA MUNDI Members Launch THE STRANDED
Poly-instrumentist Ettore Rigotti and screamer Claudio Ravinale from DISARMONIA MUNDI (the Italian death metal act known for the presence of Björn "Speed" Strid from SOILWORK on its ranks) have joined forces with guitarist Elliot Sloan (also known for being a professional skater in the Tony Hawk tea...April 17, 2012
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THE SKULL Members Hoping For 'Huge Reunion' With Former TROUBLE Bandmates
Heavy Planet recently conducted an interview with THE SKULL, the new band formed by two original members of Chicago doom legends TROUBLE — vocalist Eric Wagner and drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson — alongside the band's longtime bassist, Ron Holzner. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Heavy Pl...April 7, 2012
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MODERN DAY ESCAPE: 'The Syndicate' Lyric Video Released
The lyric video for "The Syndicate", a brand new song from the West Coast hard rock outfit MODERN DAY ESCAPE, can be seen below. The track comes off the group's sophomore album, "Under The Gun", which was released earlier this week via Standby Records. According to MODERN DAY ESCAPE vocalist James V...March 29, 2012
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THE DREAMING Performs Acoustically On Missouri's REAL ROCK 99.3 (Video)
Los Angeles-based band THE DREAMING, which features former members of STABBING WESTWARD, MURDERDOLLS and LIVING DEAD LIGHTS, stopped by the Real Rock 99.3 studio in Cape Girardeau, Missouri before their March 15 show at Pitter's Cafe & Lounge. Christopher Hall, THE DREAMING founder and the voice...March 26, 2012
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THERION, EVERGREY, SANCTUARY, FORBIDDEN Featured On 'ProgPower USA XII' DVD
A limited-edition collector's DVD featuring highlights from the ProgPower USA XII festival, which was held September 14-17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia, is available for pre-order at this location. The set, which is expected to ship in the first week of April, features 14 bands, 27 songs and 3 hours of...March 19, 2012
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DUFF MCKAGAN: 'There's Been No Communication About Anyone Playing' At GN'R Rock Hall Induction
Former GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan spoke to RollingStone.com about the band's upcoming induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. The 27th annual ceremony will be held on April 14, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio, home to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum. Also scheduled to be inducted .....March 9, 2012
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Drummer GENE HOGLAN Will Not Be Touring With FEAR FACTORY This Spring
Legendary extreme-metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, FEAR FACTORY, DETHKLOK) will not be sitting behind the kit for FEAR FACTORY when the Los Angeles cyber metal band hits the road at the end of April in support of its upcoming CD, "The Industrialist". Hoglan says...March 9, 2012
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Xes and Strokes
I'm surprised that it wasn't until recently that I came across an extreme metal band called BEATEN TO DEATH. You'd think the name would have been taken years ago and used by at least one relatively "known" act, though I've not done even a cursory level of research to ascertain whether other acts wit...March 4, 2012
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DEVOLVED: Another New Demo Track Available For Streaming
A demo version of "Systematic Avenger", a brand new song from Australian/Los Angeles tech-metal masters DEVOLVED, can be streamed in the the YouTube clip below. The track will be featured on the band's next album, to be released later in 2012. All music was written and performed by John Sankey and M...February 28, 2012
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LIMP BIZKIT Signs With CASH MONEY RECORDS
LIMP BIZKIT has inked a new record deal with Cash Money Records, the American hip hop label founded in 1991 by the brothers Bryan "Baby" Williams (a.k.a. Birdman) and Ronald "Slim" Williams. LIMP BIZKIT last year parted ways with Interscope, the label that released all of the band's records thus far...February 24, 2012
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ANTHRAX With SHADOWS FALL Drummer: Buenos Aires Footage Available
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner filled in for Charlie Benante at two ANTHRAX shows in Argentina this past weekend. Fan-filmed video footage of ANTHRAX's February 13 concert at Cosquin Rock in Buenos Aires, Argentina can be seen below. Benante and ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello (who is Charlie's neph...February 16, 2012
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ANTHRAX With SHADOWS FALL Drummer: Footage From Argentina
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner is filling in for Charlie Benante at two ANTHRAX shows in Argentina. Fan-filmed video footage of ANTHRAX's February 11 concert at Cosquin Rock in Cordoba, Argentina can be seen below. Benante and ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello (who is Charlie's nephew) missed several...February 13, 2012
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ANVIL: New Video Interview Posted Online
Jay Nanda of the San Antonio Metal Music Examiner conducted an interview with Canadian metal legends ANVIL on February 10 in San Antonio, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. In a recent interview with MusicFrenzy.net, ANVIL guitarist/vocalist Steve "Lips" Kudlow stated about the recent departur...February 13, 2012
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