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OCEANO: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Ascendants' Album
Chicago deathcore heavyweights OCEANO will release their new studio album, "Ascendants", on March 24 (one day earlier internationally) via Earache. The follow-up to 2013's "Incisions" was recorded at The Nook studio in New Lenox, Illinois with producer Nick Nativo (MONSTERS). Audio samples of all th...March 5, 2015
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BLACK STAR RIDERS: Video Footage Of PLANET ROCK Q&A Session, Acoustic Performance
BLACK STAR RIDERS members Ricky Warwick, Damon Johnson and Scott Gorham recently took part in a question-and-answer session and acoustic performance at the studios of the U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock. Check out video footage below. BLACK STAR RIDERS' second album, "The Killer Instinct", wa...February 27, 2015
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Independent Record Company CENTURY MEDIA In Talks About Possible Major-Label Acquisition
Rumors have been circulating in the metal scene that Century Media, one of the best-known independent heavy rock labels in the world, will be acquired by one of the three largest music groups: Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group or Universal. It is believed that Sony has taken the lead to c...February 25, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON 'Sensed That A Change Was Coming' Before DROVER, BRODERICK Quit Band
Australia's Maximum Volume recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Asked if he foresaw the departures of drummer Shawn Drover and guitarist Chris Broderick prior to their exit from MEGADETH last November, Elle...February 23, 2015
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Former TESTAMENT/NEVERMORE Guitarist STEVE SMYTH's ONE MACHINE Begins Recording Second Album
ONE MACHINE, the brainchild of acclaimed guitarist/songwriter Steve Smyth (TESTAMENT, NEVERMORE, FORBIDDEN, DRAGONLORD, VICIOUS RUMORS),has entered the studio to record its second album, due later in the year. Commented Smyth: "We have had a great year in 2014, seeing our debut album released, gett...February 21, 2015
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Apex Predator - Easy Meat
U.K. grindcore champs NAPALM DEATH have dashed like unfatigued workhorses through the first twelve of their now fifteen albums. Yet no one is infallible, and the band has had its share of trials and sorrows in the time between 2006's "Smear Campaign" and the release of their latest slab, "Apex Preda...February 19, 2015
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Ex-WHITE LION Singer MIKE TRAMP Re-Signs With TARGET RECORDS
Target Records has announced a new worldwide deal with former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp. Mike returned home yesterday to sign the contract with Target Group CEO Michael H. Andersen. Tramp's new album will be released in August. The follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed "Museum" will be Mi...February 18, 2015
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BLACK STAR RIDERS: 'Finest Hour' Video Released
The official video for "Finest Hour", a brand new song from BLACK STAR RIDERS, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's second album, "The Killer Instinct", which will be released on February 24 via Nuclear Blast. The follow-up to 2013's "All Hell Breaks Loose" was recorded in October a...February 16, 2015
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PAPA ROACH's TOBIN ESPERANCE: 'We Don't Like To Repeat Ourselves'
Todd Newton of BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with PAPA ROACH bassist Tobin Esperance. An excerpt from the chat follows below. BigMusicGeek.com: How much of the material featured on "F.E.A.R." was written prior to the group entering the studio? How prepared was everyone? I've heard...February 16, 2015
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MEGADETH's DAVID ELLEFSON Was 'Shocked' By Drummer SHAWN DROVER's Departure
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson says that he was "shocked" to learn of drummer Shawn Drover's departure from the band, but refuses to comment on persistent rumors that MEGADETH is trying to stage a reunion of its classic "Rust In Peace" lineup. Only hours after Drover announced his exit from MEGADET...February 13, 2015
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DAVE LOMBARDO: 'Nobody's Approached Me' About Joining MEGADETH
Former SLAYER and current PHILM drummer Dave Lombardo says that he hasn't been approached to join MEGADETH as the replacement for Shawn Drover. Ever since Drover quit MEGADETH at the end of November, speculation has been rife about which drummer will succeed him in the Dave Mustaine-led group, with...February 2, 2015
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NICK MENZA On Possible Return To MEGADETH: 'It'll Be Final When It's Final'
According to Examiner.com, ex-MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza has not denied that he has been in contact with his former bandmates about rejoining the group, further fueling rumors about the possibility of a reunion of MEGADETH's classic "Rust In Peace" lineup after guitarist Chris Broderick and drummer...January 28, 2015
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OCEANO: 'Dawn Of Descent' Lyric Video Released
Chicago deathcore heavyweights OCEANO will release their new studio album, "Ascendants", on March 24 (one day earlier internationally) via Earache. The follow-up to 2013's "Incisions" was recorded at The Nook studio in New Lenox, Illinois with producer Nick Nativo (MONSTERS). Comments OCEANO frontma...January 26, 2015
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CANCER BATS: 'True Zero' Video Released
Canadian hardcore-punk-metal band CANCER BATS will release its fifth studio album, "Searching For Zero", in the U.S. on March 10 via Metal Blade Records. The CD features 10 tracks, including "True Zero", for which the Jim Agapito-directed video can be seen below. The iTunes version of the album will...January 26, 2015
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WAYNE STATIC Tribute DEAN Modifier ML Guitar Unveiled At NAMM (Video)
Josh Maloney, who works in artist relations at Dean Guitars, talked about the company's new Wayne Static Modifier ML guitars — built for Wayne before his untimely passing in November 2014 — at this weekend's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. Check out the footage below. Said Josh: "As you know, in 2...January 25, 2015
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