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Distance Over Time

The thirty-year career of progressive metal icon DREAM THEATER has largely been an exercise in musical excess. Even the band's most passionate fans would be hard-pressed to argue criticisms that the group occasionally overdoes it on the musical and vocal extremes of the genre. The group's 2016 recor...

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TROUBLE Is In 'Early Stages Of Pre-Production' For Follow-Up To 'The Distortion Field'

Doom metal legends TROUBLE are in the "early stages of pre-production" for the follow-up to the band's 2013 album "The Distortion Field". Singer Kyle Thomas, who joined TROUBLE in 2012, told "The Metal Magdalene With Jet" (hear audio below): "This time they've actually written songs with me in mind...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE Performs With ERIK RUTAN For First Time (Video)

Erik Rutan made his live debut with CANNIBAL CORPSE at the opening show of the "Decibel Magazine Tour" on February 17 in San Antonio, Texas. He is playing with the band as the temporary replacement for guitarist Pat O'Brien, who was arrested in December for burglary and assaulting a police officer w...

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Italy's VISION DIVINE To Release New Album Via SCARLET RECORDS

Italian metallers VISION DIVINE have inked a deal with Scarlet Records for the release of a new studio album, due later in the year. The band is enthusiastic about the idea of reforming the same team that gave life to some of its fan favorites and most critically acclaimed albums such as "Stream Of...

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ERIK RUTAN On Playing Guitar For CANNIBAL CORPSE: 'I'm Honoring PAT O'BRIEN In The Way He Deserves To Be'

Erik Rutan says that he is "more than honored and proud to be able to play" with CANNIBAL CORPSE as the temporary replacement for guitarist Pat O'Brien. Rutan will appear live with the band for the "Decibel Magazine Tour" and the upcoming U.S. leg of SLAYER's final tour happening this May alongside...

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I AM MORBID To Team Up With ATROCITY, VITAL REMAINS, SADIST For 'Morbidfest' European Tour

I AM MORBID — the band featuring former MORBID ANGEL members David Vincent (vocals, bass) and Tim Yeung (drums) alongside guitarists Bill Hudson (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) and Ira Black (METAL CHURCH, LIZZY BORDEN) — will team up with ATROCITY, VITAL REMAINS and SADIST for the "Mor...

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MORBID ANGEL Frontman STEVE TUCKER: Why I Support Ending Federal Ban On Marijuana

A proponent of ending the federal ban on marijuana, MORBID ANGEL frontman Steve Tucker was asked in a new interview with Heavy Music Headquarters if he thinks the Drug Enforcement Administration will eventually reschedule pot into a lower drug class, opening the way to federal legalization. "Yeah,"...

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MORBID ANGEL To Begin Work On New Music

MORBID ANGEL frontman Steve Tucker says that the band is preparing to begin the songwriting process for the follow-up to 2017's "Kingdoms Disdained" album. "I'm gonna actually start writing some new music, and I think Trey [Azagthoth, guitar] will probably start writing some new music," Steve told M...

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DREAM THEATER's JORDAN RUDESS To Release 'Wired For Madness' Solo Album In April

DREAM THEATER's Jordan Rudess will release his brand new spiralling and stunning solo album, "Wired For Madness", on April 19 via Music Theories Recordings / Mascot Label Group. "Wired For Madness" bursts and flows forth with all of the drama, technique and melodicism that have become his musical ha...

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SACRED REICH To Release 'Awakening' Album In The Summer

Veteran Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH are currently in the studio recording their highly anticipated new studio album — the band's first in 23 years — titled "Awakening". Due this summer, the disc is being produced by Arthur Rizk, who has previously worked with CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, POWER TRIP and C...

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SACRED REICH Begins Recording First Album In More Than Two Decades

Phoenix-based thrash metal veterans SACRED REICH have entered the studio to begin recording their long-awaited new album. The disc will mark the band's first release since the return of drummer Dave McClain. A short video clip of Dave laying down the drum tracks for the new SACRED REICH LP can be s...

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Ex-EXODUS, SACRED REICH Members Join Forces With DARK ANGEL Guitarist, Bassist In BLOODMOON RITUAL

Former EXODUS singer Rob Dukes and ex-SACRED REICH drummer Greg Hall have teamed up with DARK ANGEL guitarist Eric Meyer and bassist Michael Gonzalez to form a new band called BLOODMOON RITUAL. Rounding out the group is guitarist Chris Cannella, currently fronting AUTUMN'S END. These men have perfor...

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PHILIP ANSELMO Delivers 'Brutal' Theme Song For TOM ARAYA As Part Of 'Hair Metal Shotgun Zombie Massacre' Soundtrack

PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo delivered a brutal theme song for SLAYER legend Tom Araya as part of the soundtrack for "Hair Metal Shotgun Zombie Massacre". A teaser for the track, which is out today on all digital platforms worldwide via Art Is War Records, is available below. The full soundtrack wi...

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Video Premiere: DREAM THEATER's 'Paralyzed'

The official music video for the song "Paralyzed" from progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER can be seen below. The track is quintessential DREAM THEATER, showcasing the band's unique ability to write memorable melodies backed with unique song structures and maestro-level musicianship. Wayne Joyner...

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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN: Behind-The-Scenes Video From 'Stars To The Rescue XXVIII' Fundraiser

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn performed at Stars To The Rescue XXVIII on January 26 at Lesher Center For The Arts in Walnut Creek, California. Joining him at the event were Craig Locicero (DRESS THE DEAD, FORBIDDEN) on guitar, Andy Galeon (DEATH ANGEL) on drums, Harald O. (D.R.I.) on bass and Kay...