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Spiritual Genocide
Thrash legends DESTRUCTION were veritably reborn in the early 2000s, yet 2005's "Inventor of Evil" made people care about them again. Since then, DESTRUCTION hasn't so much as turned to behold the decimation left in their vapor trails. They just keep rolling. Fortunately for DESTRUCTION, nobody thin...March 10, 2013
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Cassiopeia
Still one of Greek heavy metal's best kept secrets - and one gets the feeling they sort of like it that way - veteran metal warriors NIGHTFALL returned from semi-retirement in 2010 and now appear to be gathering career steam once again with the release of their ninth studio album, 2013's "Cassiopeia...March 10, 2013
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Scorn
PRIMITIVE MAN is a trio of Denver, Colorado residents otherwise known by the musical alias of CLINGING TO THE TREES OF A FOREST FIRE, and though this may understandably leave you asking why three dudes should bother recording as two, entirely different bands in parallel, well?you just have to listen...March 10, 2013
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On the Dawning of Light
NINE COVENS don't hold the keys to black metal's future; in fact, they operate largely within rather well established, even tediously familiar, genre artifices past and present. But in this age of infinite bands peddling semi-infinite repetition, this obscure musical ensemble possesses something of...March 10, 2013
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GUS G. Says 'FIREWIND Might Be On Hiatus For A While'
Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault recently conducted an interview with FIREWIND and OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G.. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Assault: Recently, [FIREWIND] had a change in vocalist. Apollo Papathanasio, who has done the vocals on all of FIREWIND's...March 8, 2013
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES Fans Speak Out
Following some extremely informative studies into the fans of Skrillex, Ed Sheeran and ONE DIRECTION, trainee musicologist Josh Haddow of Noisey, Vice magazine's music channel, is back to continue his investigation into what types of people listen to particular types of music. This time he heads to...February 28, 2013
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GAMMA RAY's KAI HANSEN Interviewed On 'Metal Meltdown With Dr. Metal' (Audio)
"Metal Meltdown With Dr. Metal" show, which airs on Cleveland, Ohio's WRUW-FM 91.1, recently conducted an interview with GAMMA RAY frontman and UNISONIC guitarist Kai Hansen. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. On the state of metal: Hansen: "Metal is vital, man. Metal is li...February 27, 2013
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METALLICA: We Did Not Ask Military To Stop Using Our Music To Torture Prisoners
METALLICA has denied asking the U.S. military to stop using its music to psychologically torture prisoners of war. The Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden recently opened up to Esquire magazine about the raid on the Al Qaeda leader's compound and the shots that took his life, as well as the persona...February 19, 2013
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GUNS N' ROSES, ALICE IN CHAINS, KORN Confirmed For ROCKLAHOMA
Rocklahoma celebrates its seventh year May 24, 25 and 26 with a stellar rock lineup not to be missed. GUNS N' ROSES, ALICE IN CHAINS and KORN will headline the three-day camping festival which features the top current active rock artists and classic bands at "Catch the Fever" Festival Grounds in Pry...February 13, 2013
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RANDY BLYTHE Visits Prague Prison Where He Lived For More Than A Month
LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe returned to the U.S. last week after it was announced in a Czech Republic court his trial would be delayed. Blythe's defense team asked for the delay because a key witness was sick, according to The Prague Post reporter Jonathan Crane who is helping cover the trial...February 12, 2013
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FIREWIND's GUS G.: Guest Guitar Lesson For U.K.'s TOTAL GUITAR Magazine (Video)
OZZY OSBOURNE and FIREWIND axeman Gus G. demonstrated his awe-inspiring technical style in a special guitar lesson for U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine. Download Total Guitar issue 237 for the accompanying tab and explanation — available in the UK and, digitally, worldwide via Newsstand for iPad, iPhone...February 12, 2013
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PESTILENCE Signs To CANDLELIGHT RECORDS
Candlelight Records has announced the signing of PESTILENCE to a worldwide deal. The celebrated eastern Netherlands-based band is currently preparing to enter the studio to begin work on its seventh album, titled "Obsideo". The CD wil be produced by PESTILENCE vocalist/guitarist Patrick Mameli and w...February 7, 2013
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IN THIS MOMENT Guitarist: 'In The Grand Scheme Of Things, We're A Blip On The Radar'
Alison Richter of Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Chris Howorth of Southern California's IN THIS MOMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Examiner.com: ["Blood"] is your third album with [producer] Kevin Churko. How has the working relationship grown? Chri...February 6, 2013
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Ecstatic Trance
A LIFE ONCE LOST's forced hiatus in recent years (initiated by bike-riding guitarist Doug Sabolick's freak collision with a car in 2009) nearly spelled the band's demise, opening the door for erstwhile bandmates to gradually wander off to pastures new amid the downtime (drummer Justin Graves, most i...February 4, 2013
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KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION, TANKARD: 'The Big Teutonic 4' 10-Inch Mini LP Available
Germany's Legacy magazine in December included an exclusive four-track compilation of "The Big Teutonic 4". This unique CD in a slipcase presented the Teutonic thrash legends KREATOR, TANKARD, DESTRUCTION and SODOM performing cover versions of four metal classics. Now this terrific tribute is being...February 4, 2013
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