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Former CRIMSON GLORY/LEATHERWOLF Singer Working On BLACK REIGN Debut

Vocalist Wade Black (LEATHERWOLF, CRIMSON GLORY, SEVEN WITCHES) is working on the debut album from his BLACK REIGN project, which also features Rick Renstrom (ROB ROCK, LEASH LAW, TIWANAKU) on guitar and Rich Marks on bass. A drummer for the group has not yet been announced. Entitled "Conflict In Cr...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Talks 'The Vinyl Conflict' (Video)

Counting down to the band's 30th anniversary, SLAYER's Kerry King sat down and talked about "The Vinyl Conflict", the band's high-end, limited edition vinyl box set that was just released. Representing SLAYER's entire American Recordings catalogue, "The Vinyl Conflict" begins with 1986's genre-defin...

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CATHEDRAL, BUZZOV*EN, DESTROYER 666 Confirmed For MARYLAND DEATHFEST

CATHEDRAL, BUZZOV*EN, DESTROYER 666, LACK OF INTEREST, EXTORTION and WITCHAVEN have been confirmed for Maryland Deathfest IX, set to take place May 26-29, 2011 at Sonar in Baltimore. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ACID WITCH (USA) AURA NOIR (Norway) AVULSED (Spain) BAD ACID TRIP (USA...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Autobiography To Be Published Through MTV BOOKS

"Rainbow In The Dark: The Autobiography Of Ronnie James Dio", the revealing memoir of the heavy metal master, was sold at auction to Jacob Hoye, Senior Director of Publishing at MTV Books, by Shawna Morey, in her first deal at Folio Literary Management, LLC. Renowned for his powerful, hard-driving v...

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Classic Albums: 2112 & Moving Pictures

Considering that the "Classic Albums" DVD that looked at BLACK SABBATH's "Paranoid" was so well done, it was with a great deal of disappointment that I began my journey into the heart of RUSH's "2112" (1976) and "Moving Pictures" (1981). The discussions with guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist/vocalist/...

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No God No Satan

Here I go again talking up those French black metal savages. There is just something about the way that so many of the country's BM acts take the early Norwegian blueprint and gouge the hell out of it, then bend it into submission. It usually involves scathing chords, piercing tones, and the liberal...

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ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET Completes Work On New Album

"The Dark Epic", the fourth full-length album from ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET — the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN vocalist Johan Lindstrand — will be released in Europe on February 25, 2011. The CD was recorded at Black Lounge studios in Avesta, Sweden with producer Jonas Kjellgre...

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CLAIRVOYANT SEED Recording Debut Mini-CD

Swedish technical thrashers CLAIRVOYANT SEED have entered the studio to begin recording a new mini-CD, entitled "Pulse Of The Inevitable", for an early 2011 release via Emrinc Records. The effort is being produced by Mike Wead, who previously played guitar in KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE and BIBLEBLA...

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SAMAEL: More 'Antigod' EP Details Revealed

"Antigod", the new EP from Swiss industrial black metallers SAMAEL, will be released on November 19 in the following territories: * Via Nuclear Blast in Europe on seven-inch single (two tracks),CD-digipack and digital download (six tracks) * Via Season Of Mist in North America as digital dowload (s...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Says 'Behind The Music' Special On PANTERA Portrayed Him As A 'Villain'

Former PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo has slammed the VH1 "Behind the Music" special on the band, calling it a "biased" piece which portrayed him as a "villain." The "Behind the Music" episode on PANTERA had its premiere in May 2006. The program included interviews with the surviving members of PAN...

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VOIVOD Confirmed For MARYLAND DEATHFEST IX

Canadian metal innovators VOIVOD have been confirmed for Maryland Deathfest IX, set to take place May 26-29, 2011 at Sonar in Baltimore. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ACID WITCH (USA) AURA NOIR (Norway) AVULSED (Spain) BAD ACID TRIP (USA) BLOOD FREAK (USA) CIANIDE (USA) CITIZENS ARR...

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SAMAEL Signs North American Deal With SEASON OF MIST

Swiss industrial black metallers SAMAEL have signed a North American deal with Season of Mist. The band's new EP, "Antigod", will be released on November 19 as a digital download exclusive. Commented the group: "We always remember the first time. "When we met again with Michael Berberian [Season Of...

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HAARP: 'The Filth' Artwork Unveiled; New Song Posted Online

New Orleans heavy metal act HAARP's brand new album, "The Filth", will be released on November 23 via Housecore Records. Produced by Housecore owner Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA),the CD is described in a press release as "an ugly, oppressive journey into heavy metal." The album features cover artw...

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SLAYER Guitarist KERRY KING Answers Fan-Submitted Questions

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently answered fan-submitted questions for Fret 12. The entire question-and-answer session can be viewed in ten parts below. SLAYER will release the "World Painted Blood" translucent red-vinyl seven-inch single on November 26 via Metal Club, a group of record stores th...

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SLAYER: 'World Painted Blood' Red-Vinyl 7" Single Due In November

SLAYER will release the "World Painted Blood" translucent red-vinyl seven-inch single on November 26 via Metal Club, a group of record stores throughout the U.S. and Canada that work to connect the vibrant metal community with their local record store. Limited to 2,500 copies, the single will featur...