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Fear In a Handful of Dust
Well, it's not a reinterpretation of HURTLOCKER's "Fear in a Handful of Dust", nor is it of the same musical style, but the violence levels are similar, which is the only comparison of relevance in an otherwise completely irrelevant comparison. For that matter the violence dealt on the full-length d...September 6, 2011
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Electric Ministry
Inclusive of guitarist Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO),vocalist/guitarist Jeff Duncan (>ARMORED SAINT, ODIN),drummer Shawn Duncan (ODIN),and bassist Matt Duncan, one could say that Los Angeles' DC4 features a membership of some repute. On fourth album "Electric Ministry", the band gets the job done w...September 6, 2011
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Everything
That name — AN AUTUMN FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN — never sounds any less uncomfortable to the ears, no matter how many albums of harsh, experimental beauty the Dutchmen release. Debut album "Lost" was one that could in fact sound harsh (the black metal aspects) and beautiful (the stunning, keyboard washe...September 6, 2011
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Former IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO Is 'Running Free' In Rome (Video)
On August 27, former IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno played his first show since serving time in a U.K. prison after he falsely collected U.K. government benefits by claiming he suffered nerve damage to his back that prevented him from working. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert, which took p...September 4, 2011
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DANZIG: 'The Essential' Collection Due In October
DANZIG will release a greatest-hits compilation, "The Essential Danzig", on October 25 via Sony Legacy. The exact track listing for the collection has not yet been revealed. As previously reported, Glenn Danzig will play several shows in October where he will perform a career-spanning set featuring...August 28, 2011
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Frontman Takes Part In Public Discussion In Armenia (Video)
On August 15, SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian who is of Armenian descent took part in a public discussion in Yerevan, the capital and largest city of Armenia, where he addressed more than 200 civil society members. Video footage of the hour-long event, which was organized by the Civilitas Fou...August 23, 2011
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DAVID T. CHASTAIN Releases 'Civilized Warfare' All-Instrumental Album
Guitarist David T. Chastain's 2011 new all-instrumental release, "Civilized Warfare", has just been made available on Diginet Music. The effort, which is described as "heavy [while] still full of emotional intensity and terrifying technique" showcases David's varying influences and styles. Mike Haid...August 18, 2011
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AEROSMITH Bassist Says He Hasn't Undergone Any 'Radical Surgery' Since 2009
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton says that he hasn't undergone any new surgery this year despite a report from a Texas TV station which may have suggested otherwise. KSAT-TV, the local ABC affiliate television station in the greater San Antonio area, reported on Friday (August 5) that Hamilton was tre...August 9, 2011
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In Waves
TRIVIUM set the bar pretty high for themselves with 2008's "Shogun". While the band's success elicited several obligatory "sell-out" chants, the album itself packed enough punch to knock the wind out of any argument stating the Floridians had gone soft. An aggressive performance coupled with bold so...August 9, 2011
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DEMON HUNTER To Enter Studio In November
Next year marks the ten-year anniversary of DEMON HUNTER. Each of the band's albums and other projects were released with Solid State Records. Both the band and label are proud to announce a deal that will see them continue to partner together. "Solid State has always been an important part of DEMON...August 1, 2011
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CHEAP TRICK Cancels Vancouver Concert Due To Safety Concerns
Staging for PNE (Pacific National Exhibition) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is provided by Mega-Stage (Berger),who also provided the MBNA Stage that fell on CHEAP TRICK at Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest on July 17. According to a posting on CHEAP TRICK's web site, "All potential alternatives have...August 1, 2011
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DISTURBED Singer Says There Is No Animosity Between Him And His Bandmates
DISTURBED singer David Draiman spoke to Billboard.com about the persistent rumors that the band will call it quits once it completes its South American tour in August. Draiman said in a previous interview that the band will not headline a sixth "Music As A Weapon" tour in 2012 and that the group has...July 29, 2011
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AMON AMARTH Guitarist: 'We Don't Want To Ever Really Change'
Dayal Patterson of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with guitarist Olavi Mikkonen and vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Quietus: So has the success of the band changed things a lot for you in the sense that you...July 28, 2011
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ANVIL To Release 'Monument Of Metal: The Very Best Of Anvil'
ANVIL are true defenders of the faith and they've never lost sight of their vision to create uncompromising, dyed in the wool heavy metal. They have been on a rock 'n' roll journey for the past 30 years and while few bands can make it to the three year mark, ANVIL have closed in on ...July 28, 2011
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Surreal Overdose
Is there anyone that doesn't immediately think of three things when the subject of DECEASED is discussed? That trio would be thrash/death icon King Fowley, horror, and the ridiculous amount of supreme riffs. "Surreal Overdose", the first DECEASED studio album since 2005's "As the Weird Travel On", w...July 28, 2011
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