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CANDLEMASS Mainman LEIF EDLING To Sit Out More Live Performances Due To 'Health Issues'
Legendary Swedish doom metallers CANDLEMASS have released the following statement: "We just want to tell our fans/bookers and agents that our bass player and songwriter engine Leif Edling will, unfortunately, be off stage yet a year 'cause of health issues. He is on his way to get better, so we will...February 22, 2015
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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK, W.A.S.P. Axeman DOUGLAS BLAIR Record New Music For 'Dreams In The Witch House'
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, W.A.S.P. lead guitarist Douglas Blair, heavy metal cellist Tina Guo and esteemed Swedish actor Stefan Sauk ("The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo") have recorded new music for "Dreams In The Witch House: A Lovecraftian Rock Opera" at Stagg Street Studio in Los Angeles....February 17, 2015
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Felt 'Violated' When Band's New Single 'Èlan' Was Leaked Ahead Of Release
NIGHTWISH mastermind/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen says that he felt "violated" when the band's new single, "Èlan", was leaked one week before its official release, and has admonished people who "honestly don't see anything wrong" with illegally spreading unreleased music on the Internet. "When 'Èla...February 15, 2015
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U.S. Doom Metal Legends PENTAGRAM Re-Sign With PEACEVILLE RECORDS
Peaceville Records has announced the re-signing of U.S. metal legends PENTAGRAM for their forthcoming studio album, due in the summer. The highly influential American heavy metal/doom act, fronted by the mysterious Bobby Liebling, formed in the early 1970s, though its debut album — now known as "Rel...February 12, 2015
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NIGHTWISH's TUOMAS HOLOPAINEN Says Leak Of New Single 'Èlan' Is 'Huge Blow'
NIGHTWISH mastermind/keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen says that the leak of the band's new single, "Èlan", is "a huge blow to the wonderful mystery which is surrounding the impending release of [the band's] new music," and has urged fans to wait to hear the song "as it is supposed to be." NIGHTWISH's n...February 9, 2015
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SORCERER Featuring Former Members Of TIAMAT, LION'S SHARE: 'In The Shadow Of The Inverted Cross' Due In March
Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Swedish epic doom metallers SORCERER. The band will release its new album, "In The Shadow Of The Inverted Cross", on March 20 on CD, vinyl, and digitally. SORCERER comments: "SORCERER are proud to have signed with the legendary metal label Metal Blade...February 7, 2015
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COREY TAYLOR: I Don't Think You'll Ever See A SLIPKNOT 'Unmasked' Tour
Barbara Caserta of Linea Rock and Radio Lombardia recently conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On SLIPKNOT's growing popularity: Corey: "I think there's something about us that appe...February 5, 2015
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PENTAGRAM: Trailer For 'All Your Sins' DVD
U.S. doom metal legends PENTAGRAM will release an extensive double-disc DVD collection, titled "All Your Sins", on February 23 via Peaceville. The set features over six hours of numerous electrifying concerts spanning three decades — all straight from the band's collection. A trailer for "All Your S...February 4, 2015
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DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, KATAKLYSM Among JUNO AWARDS Nominees
DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT and KATAKLYSM have been nominated in the "Metal/Hard Music Album Of The Year" category at this year's Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy Awards),set to be held on Sunday, March 15 at FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. This category is an award t...January 27, 2015
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Drummer GAS LIPSTICK Quits HIM: 'There Is No Drama, Bad Blood Or Any Negativity'
Mika Kristian Karppinen, better known as drummer Gas Lipstick of Finnish "love" metallers HIM, has released the following statement: "With a heavy heart, I'm announcing my departure from HIM, a magnificent band that I've been part of for the past 16 magical years. It has been a journey that I will r...January 27, 2015
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VINNIE PAUL Says He Can't 'Groove' To Blast Beats
In a brand new interview with Ultimate-Guitar.com, former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott spoke about his approach to drumming and the tendency by a lot of the younger musicians to "really overplay." He said: "It's drummers playing for drummers. It's called, 'Look at me. List...January 20, 2015
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Clearing the Path to Ascend
For a band garnishing its name from a Looney Tunes episode, they've always taken their craft deadly serious. After briefly calling it quits in 2005, YOB has emerged as one the most talked-about doom and sludge bands on the planet. Their latest album, "Clearing the Path to Ascend", only has four song...January 16, 2015
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH Talks 'Game Of Thrones' Contribution, Upcoming Band Documentary
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach says he "became completely addicted" to HBO's hit fantasy series "Game Of Thrones" after his band recently finished recording a new song that will be featured on the upcoming "Game Of Thrones" mixtape. Speaking to Dave "Higgo" Higgins of Australia's long-running...January 13, 2015
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's JESSE LEACH On Upcoming Spoken-Word Tour: ' I'm Gonna Be Honest And Shoot From The Hip'
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach has always been a man of many creative, artistic hats. While the band is in the planning stages for its next album, including contributing a song written for the upcoming "Games Of Thrones" mixtape, Leach is going Down Under and is once against flexing new musica...January 12, 2015
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KREATOR Guitarist SAMI YLI-SIRNIÖ's BARREN EARTH Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Century Media Records has announced the signing of BARREN EARTH, the Finland-based progressive death metal outfit featuring guitarist Sami Yli-Sirniö (KREATOR, WALTARI). The group recently finished recording its third studio album for an early 2015 release. Combining elements of modern and tradition...January 7, 2015
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