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COHEED AND CAMBRIA: New Album Cover Explained (Video)

A one-and-a-half-minute video explanation of the cover artwork for the new album from New York progressive rockers COHEED AND CAMBRIA, can be seen below. COHEED AND CAMBRIA's sixth studio album, a double concept album entitled "The Afterman", will be released in two separate full-length volumes. The...

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'Trampled Under Foot: The Power And Excess Of Led Zeppelin' Book Due In September

Faber has set a September 6 release date for the "Trampled Under Foot: The Power And Excess Of Led Zeppelin" book by British music critic Barney Hoskyns. The 624-page book is described as follows: "A unique look at the history, adventures, myths and realities of this most legendary and powerful of b...

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SYLOSIS Members Discuss 'Monolith' Album In New Video Interview

Metal Hammer podcast host Amit recently conducted an interview with U.K.-based modern thrash heroes SYLOSIS. You can now watch the chat below. SYLOSIS's new album, "Monolith", will be released on October 5 via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork was created by Dan Goldsworthy and can be seen be...

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA: 'Domino The Destitute' Video Released

"Domino The Destitute", the new video from New York progressive rockers COHEED AND CAMBRIA, can be seen below. The clip was helmed by director Roboshobo (a.k.a. Robert Schober),who previously worked on METALLICA's "All Nightmare Long" and MASTODON's "Curl Of The Burl", "Divinations" and "Sleeping G...

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MASTODON's SANDERS: 'I'm As Excited As Anyone Else' To See Where Next Album Takes Us Musically

Onslaught Radio conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON earlier today (Saturday, August 25) at the Reading Festival at Little John's Farm in Reading, England. You can now watch the chat below. On the band's ever-evolving sound: Troy: "The f...

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SYLOSIS: New Song Available For Streaming

"Born Anew", a brand new song from U.K.-based modern thrash heroes SYLOSIS, can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below. The track comes off the band's new album, "Monolith", which will be released on October 5 via Nuclear Blast Records. The cover artwork was created by Dan Goldsworthy and can...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH On His Earliest Musical Memories (Video)

The official YouTube channel of "Sound City", the new feature-length documentary directed and produced by FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl, has been updated with a short clip of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich talking about his earliest musical memories. Check it out below. "In about '73, when I was n...

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KISS: Video Footage Of 'Monster Book' Hollywood Press Conference

The biggest rock band in the world, KISS, launched the largest rock book ever to be published, "Kiss Monster Book", standing 3 feet high by 2.5 feet wide and 2 inches thick, with a special appearance earlier today (Tuesday, August 21) at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California. Video footage of...

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KRYPTOS Frontman: 'Watch Out, Posers. We're Bringing A Leather Fist To Your Face.'

Indian metallers KRYPTOS will release their third album, "The Coils Of Apollyon", on September 21 via AFM Records. According to a press release, the CD was released in India "to huge critical acclaim with fans salivating at the bands '80’s metal/thrash barrage. If JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, MERCYFUL...

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KISS To Launch 'Monster' Book With Viper Room Appearance

The biggest rock band in the world, KISS, is launching the largest rock book ever to be published, "Kiss Monster Book", standing 3 feet high by 2.5 feet wide and 2 inches thick, with a special appearance at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California on Tuesday, August 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ...

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OBSCENITY: 'Atrophied In Anguish' Title Track Audio Sample Available

German death metallers OBSCENITY will release their eigth studio album, "Atrophied In Anguish" on September 14 as a digipak and as a digital download via Apostasy Records. 10 relentless tracks will bludgeon you back into the early '90s. The CD was again recorded at Soundlodge Studio in Rhauderfehn w...

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EDGUY Frontman Working On New AVANTASIA Album

EDGUY mainman Tobias Sammet is working on a new CD from his AVANTASIA project for a spring 2013 release. According to a post on Sammet's web site, "Concept-wise, the album will be a classic rock opera/metal opera. It's going to be a timeless fairytale that despite its fantasy appeal was inspired by...

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DEEP PURPLE, DREAM THEATER, Ex-RAINBOW Members Featured On SUPERTRAMP Tribute Album

Some of the biggest names in rock contribute to a very special collection being released by Cleopatra Records on August 14, "Songs Of The Century: An All-Star Tribute To Supertramp". The record features members of ASIA, YES, KING CRIMSON, THE DOORS, DEEP PURPLE, XTC, TOTO, MR. MISTER, DREAM THEATER,...

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KHONSU: 'The Malady' Video Released

"The Malady", the new video from the Norwegian progressive black metal outfit KHONSU, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's debut album, "Anomalia", which will be released on August 28 via Season Of Mist. The effort will be made available as a CD digipack limited to the first pressing an...

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SKY OF RAGE: Self-Titled Debut To Receive U.S. Release In August

SKY OF RAGE, the Swedish metal band featuring ASTRAL DOORS guitarist Joachim Nordlund, will release its self-titled debut album in Europe on July 27 and in North America on August 28 via Metalville. The group's current lineup also includes former ASTRAL DOORS member Mika Itäranta on bass, former THA...