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ORIGIN: New Song Available For Streaming

"Expulsion Of Fury", a brand new song from American technical death metal innovators ORIGIN, can be streamed on the band's Facebook page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Entity", which will be released on June 7 in North America and June 10 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD fea...
April 29, 2011
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COMMUNIC: First 'The Bottom Deep' Trailer Released

Norwegian metallers COMMUNIC will release their new album, "The Bottom Deep", in Europe on July 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. According to a press release, the band's music "includes many elements from various metal genres. Their grasp for variety of power, melody, and intelligent lyrics with a high...
April 28, 2011
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SLIPKNOT To Play Its 'Biggest And Most Emotional Shows' This Summer

Pandie Suicide of BareBonesMusic.com conducted separate interviews with SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan and drummer Joey Jordison on the "black carpet" of the third annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which was held on April 20 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California. You can now watch...
April 27, 2011
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TNT Keyboardist Loses Battle With Cancer At Age 44

Dag Stokke, who has played keyboards for Norwegian hard rockers TNT since 1987, lost his battle with cancer early this morning (Wednesday, April 27). He was only 44 years old. TNT drummer Morten "Diesel" Dahl told VG Nett about his bandmate, "He was simply a wonderful human being — very positive and...
April 27, 2011
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OBITUARY's RALPH SANTOLLA Pays Tribute To Fallen JON OLIVA'S PAIN Guitarist MATT LAPORTE

OBITUARY/DEICIDE guitarist Ralph Santolla has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of JON OLIVA'S PAIN/ex-CIRCLE II CIRCLE guitarist Matt LaPorte (pictured below): "OBITUARY is on tour, and we've had limited Internet access. "When [OBITUARY/ex-SIX FEET UNDER bas...
April 26, 2011
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ORIGIN: Third 'Entity' Studio Webisode Available

The third in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Entity", the new album from American technical death metal innovators ORIGIN, can be viewed below. Due on June 7 in North America and June 10 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD features the following...
April 26, 2011
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SLASH To Appear In TRAVIS BARKER's 'Saturday Night' Video

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) makes a guest appearance on the song "Saturday Night" from BLINK-182 drummer and hip-hop producer Travis Barker. The track, which is included on Barker's new solo album, "Give The Drummer Some", is available for streaming at the KROQ.radio.c...
April 25, 2011
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Guitarist MATTHEW LAPORTE: Funeral Services To Be Held Next Saturday

Guitarist Matthew LaPorte (JON OLIVA'S PAIN, CIRCLE II CIRCLE) will be laid to rest this Saturday, April 30 at the Moss Feaster Funeral home in Largo, Florida. Anyone wishing to send flowers should send them directly to the funeral home in care of Matthew LaPorte so that floral companies locally wil...
April 24, 2011
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Loss Of JON OLIVA'S PAIN Guitarist MATT LAPORTE Mourned By His Bandmates

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It is with great heartache and sorrow that we relay the passing of our dear friend, bandmate, guitarist and brother Matthew LaPorte. "Matt passed away in his home shortly after...
April 21, 2011
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LIZZY BORDEN 'Heading In A More Song-Oriented Direction' With Upcoming Album

LIZZY BORDEN frontman/namesake has issued the following update: "2010 was an amazing year for LIZZY BORDEN, touring in Europe, Japan and the States with our 'Appointment With Death' show. The festivals and headline dates in every country were all very special to us in one way or another. This was al...
April 18, 2011
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ORIGIN: Second 'Entity' Studio Webisode Available

The second in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Entity", the new album from American technical death metal innovators ORIGIN, can be viewed below. Due on June 7 in North America and June 10 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD features the following...
April 18, 2011
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COMMUNIC: New Album Details Revealed

Norwegian metallers COMMUNIC will release their new album, "The Bottom Deep", in Europe on July 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. According to a press release, the band's music "includes many elements from various metal genres. Their grasp for variety of power, melody, and intelligent lyrics with a high...
April 15, 2011
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says New Album Is 'Almost Done'

ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: What is the significance of the "Big Four" to you personally? Scott Ian: For me, it's the culmination of many years of work. It fe...
April 14, 2011
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IRON MAIDEN Makes Cover Of Argentina's ROLLING STONE Magazine

British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN grace the cover of the March 2011 issue of the Argentinian edition of Rolling Stone magazine. The exclusive artwork was created by the band's official illustrator and features a giant version of the group's mascot, Eddie, destroying The Obelisk, a national his...
April 14, 2011
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ORIGIN: First 'Entity' Studio Webisode Available

The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Entity", the new album from American technical death metal innovators ORIGIN, can be viewed below, Due on June 7 in North America and June 10 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records, the CD features the following...
April 12, 2011