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THE SWORD: Temporary Drummer Announced, U.S. Tour Dates Rescheduled
After an amicable split with drummer Trivett Wingo forced THE SWORD to cancel its remaining tour dates, the band has now found someone to fill in for behind-the-kit duties and is ready to hit the road again. Joining them on the upcoming run is Kevin Fender, best known for his work with the Texas har...November 4, 2010
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DIMMU BORGIR: Future Pressings Of 'Abrahadabra' Album To Feature New Artwork
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have released new artwork for their latest album, "Abrahadabra", in conjunction with the launch of the band's North American tour. The group's record label, Nuclear Blast, states in a press release, "Art-wise, it's a subtle change and will IN NO WAY a...November 2, 2010
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ROB ZOMBIE FOH Engineer JOEL LONKY Controls The Chaos With Midas PRO6
With over 20 years of touring experience with such diverse acts as RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, MAROON 5, CYPRESS HILL, COLLECTIVE SOUL and WEIRD AL YANKOVIC, FOH (front-of-house) engineer Joel Lonky has seen and solved a wide range of performance issues, but few are so chaotic as his current gig mixin...October 31, 2010
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AL JOURGENSEN's Collaboration With RICK NIELSEN, TONY CAMPOS: First Audio Samples
Two songs from BUCK SATAN AND THE 666 SHOOTERS — the new project featuring MINISTRY mastermind Al Jourgensen alongside Rick Nielsen (CHEAP TRICK),Tony Campos (STATIC-X) and Michael Scaccia (MINISTRY, RIGOR MORTIS),as well as members of Houston's 2 STAR SYMPHONY — were premiered this past Friday, O...October 31, 2010
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JIMI HENDRIX's Stepsister Selling Washington Home
According to Blockshopper.com, Jimi Hendrix's stepsister, Janie Hendrix, who controls the late guitarist's estate, has listed for sale a six-bedroom, 5.25-bath home in Tukwila, Washington for $1.425 million. The 6,737-square-foot house was built in 1979 in the Tukwila South neighborhood. Experience...October 30, 2010
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS To Be Interviewed For 'Metal Evolution: The Series'
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current HOLY RAGE frontman Al Atkins will be interviewed on November 8 by Banger Films for the forthcoming TV series "Metal Evolution: The Series". The series will air in the spring of 2011 in the U.S. on VH1 Classic and other networks in the world thereafter. "Metal Evolutio...October 29, 2010
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DIMMU BORGIR To Embark On First Japanese Tour In 10 Years
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR will tour Japan for the first time in 10 years in February 2011. The dates are as follows: Feb. 20 - Nagoya, JPN @ Club Quattro Feb. 21 - Tokyo, JPN @ Shibuya O-East Feb. 22 - Osaka, JPN @ Shinsaibashi Club Quattro "Abrahadabra", the ninth album from...October 28, 2010
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MEGADETH Drummer: 'I Envision Next Year We'll Be Recording A New Record'
Crypt Magazine recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Crypt Magazine: Do you have plans for the next record yet? Drover: Yeah, we're certainly talking about it. Right now we're in tour mode, but we're starting to discuss o...October 28, 2010
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DIMMU BORGIR Joined By DJERV/Ex-ANIMAL ALPHA Singer On Stage In Oslo (Video)
DJERV/ex-ANIMAL ALPHA frontwoman Agnete Kjølsrud joined Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR on stage at their October 18, 2010 concert at Sentrum Scene in Oslo to perform the song "Gateways". Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below. In a recent interview with Mus...October 28, 2010
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RAVENS CREED: New EP Samples Posted Online
RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham, former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske, and newly added vocalist Al Osta (a.k.a. The Syrian Destroyer),will release a brand new EP, "Nestless And Wild" (formerly "Black Bullets"),in late 2010/eary 20...October 26, 2010
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CONSPIRACY's 'Irremediable' Out Now
Dutch extreme metal act CONSPIRACY has just released its third full-length album, "Irremediable", via Pulverised Records. The CD offers 12 warring tracks with artwork (see below) inspired by controversial 17th century artist Félicien Rops. Previously helmed by sole member Alex "Carpathian Wolf" (for...October 25, 2010
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HOLY RAGE Guitarist Quits Due To 'Health Issues'
Due to "health issues," guitarist Chris Johnson has left HOLY RAGE, the U.K.-based band led by original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins. Commented the group: "Chris has appeared on three Al Atkins albums and has been friends with Al for many years. He also appears on all tracks on the new HOLY RAGE...October 25, 2010
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Singer: DIMMU BORGIR Will 'Never' Consist Of More Than Three Members Again
CrankItUp.se conducted an interview with vocalist Shagrath (real name: Stian Tomt Thoresen) of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR when the band played at Trädgår'n in Gothenburg, Sweden on October 17, 2010. You can now watch the chat below. When asked about the DIMMU BORGIR's split wit...October 22, 2010
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Involved In New Project
Original JUDAS PRIEST and current HOLY RAGE vocalist Al Atkins has joined forces with longtime musical collaborator Paul May (TEMPLE DOGS) in a brand new side project. The group is currently recording material for an early 2011 release. Paul previously appeared on several solo releases from Atkins,...October 20, 2010
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DIMMU BORGIR: 'Abrahadabra' Cracks U.S. Top 50
"Abrahadabra", the ninth album from Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR, sold 9,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 42 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous CD, "In Sorte Diaboli", opened with 14,000 units back in May 2007 to de...October 20, 2010
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