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CKY To Release 'Carver City' In May

CKY has completed mixing its fourth album, entitled "Carver City", for a May 19 release via Roadrunner Records. As with all their previous efforts, "Carver City" was produced by the band's guitarist Chad I Ginsburg. The CD was recorded at Studio CIG in the band's home state of Pennsylvania and mixed...

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WARRIOR SOUL Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

WARRIOR SOUL has parted ways with drummer Rob "Stevo" Stephenson and replaced him with Billy Williams. According to the band, "Billy has been chosen as WARRIOR SOUL's new drummer for many reasons, not the least of which is that he is insane. Having been on Kory's [Clarke, vocals] solo tour in 2003,...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Confirms Split With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Los Angeles-based metal band FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has confirmed that it has parted ways with guitarist Darrell Roberts and replaced him with Jason Hook. The group said in a statement: "The rumors are true, only with less spins and no turbulence. Every band has its growing pains, and after 18 mont...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Singer Making Screen Debut

According to The Pulse of Radio, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody will make his acting debut in an upcoming horror film called "Bled", which premieres on DVD from Lionsgate on April 7. According to a press release, the film follows a young artist who is seduced by a strange man into taking...

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MEGADETH Drummer Checks In From NAMM

On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Rumored To Have Split With Guitarist DARRELL ROBERTS

According to Metal Sludge, a hot rumor floating around NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show this weekend is that FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH has fired guitarist Darrell Roberts and replaced him with Jason Hook. Jason has worked with many acts over the years, including BULLETBOYS, STEPHEN...

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E-FORCE: New Lineup Announced

Former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest has announced the new lineup of his France-based E-FORCE band. It is as follows: Eric Forrest (VOIVOD) - Bass, Vocals Vincent Agar - Lead Guitar Julian (DWAIL) - Rhythm Guitar Alsvid (SETH, ENTHRONED) - Drums Commented Forrest: "I would like to thank all t...

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SHRINEBUILDER: Songtitles For Debut CD Revealed

SHRINEBUILDER, the project that features in its ranks Wino (ST. VITUS, THE HIDDEN HAND),Scott Kelly (NEUROSIS),Al Cisneros (OM, SLEEP),and Dale Crover (MELVINS),has finished recording its debut CD with Toshi Kasai (MELVINS, BIG BUSINESS) for a summer release on Neurot Recordings. The tentative t...

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MASTERPLAN Guitarist: We Are Not Searching For A New Singer

MASTERPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow has commented on the band's split with vocalist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS). DiMeo joined MASTERPLAN in 2006 for the recording of the "MK II" album and the subsequent tour. Grapow, who was member of HELLOWEEN between 1989 and 2001, stated: "Mike is still our fri...

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DECADENCE To Support UNLEASHED In Sweden

DECADENCE, the Sweden-based melodic thrash metal quintet fronted by Kitty Saric (a.k.a. Metallic Kitty),will replace DIABOLICAL on two Swedish dates on UNLEASHED's upcoming "Hammer Battallion North Tour" (also featuring BELPHEGOR and DEVIAN): Mar. 13 - Klubben - Stockholm, Sweden Mar. 14 - Sticky F...

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Vocalist KAM LEE, Drummer CURTIS BEESON Quit DENIAL FIEND

Vocalist Kam Lee (MASSACRE, DEATH, MANTAS) and drummer Curtis Beeson (LOWBROW, FESTER, NASTY SAVAGE) have left Tampa, Florida's DENIAL FIEND. Commented Kam Lee: "I have decided to leave the band DENIAL FIEND, but it's NOT anything that should be looked at as me leaving 'on bad terms.' I will admit i...

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Guitarist GLEN ALVELAIS Quits FORBIDDEN; STEVE SMYTH Steps In

Guitarist Glen Alvelais has left reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN and has been replaced by Steve Smyth (TESTAMENT, NEVERMORE). Commented Glen: "Back in October of 2008, I felt it better to remove myself from the business part of the band with the hopes I could go forward playin...

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BLEED THE SKY Announces Tour Dates With STRAIGHT LINE STITCH

Oklahoma's BLEED THE SKY will team up with STRAIGHT LINE STITCH and FLATLINE for a string of U.S. dates in February. The details are as follows: Feb. 13 - [to be announced] - Tulsa, OK * Feb. 14 - Bricktown Live - Oklahoma City, OK * Feb. 16 - Club Vegas - Salt Lake City, ...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Featured On New K'NAAN Album

METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett makes a guest appearance on the second album from the Somali-Canadian poet and musician K'naan (born Kanaan Warsame). Due on February 24, "Troubadour" was recorded at the legendary Tuff Gong Studio in Jamaica. Other guest musicians appearing on the CD include MAROON...

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ARSIS' JAMES MALONE Gets Signature WASHBURN Guitar

Washburn Guitars has announced the James Malone Signature Heavy Metal V guitar. This signature V is based off the original Heavy Metal series with a James Malone twist, featuring his signature graphic bats image. Malone personally beta-tested the early prototypes before they were released into line...