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AMON AMARTH: More 'Surtur Rising' Chart Positions Revealed
"Surtur Rising", the latest studio album from Swedish death metal tyrants AMON AMARTH, sold approximately 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week, landing at the #34 on The Billboard 200, #6 on the Billboard Top Independent Album, #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Music Albums and #10 on the...April 11, 2011
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Frontman Sounds Off On Illegal Music Downloading
When asked by a music-business student in Belfast what his opinion is on online file-sharing and its effect on the music industry, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN frontman Greg Puciato offered the following lengthy response via his official web site: "I don't see file-sharing as an evil… it's silly to say...April 11, 2011
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AMON AMARTH: Two Brand New Video Interviews With OLAVI MIKKONEN Posted Online
Onslaught Radio and Peek From The Pit conducted separate interviews with guitarist Olavi Mikkonen of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH prior to the band's April 9, 2011 concert at the HMV Forum in Kentish Town, London with CHILDREN OF BODOM. You can now watch both interviews below. "Surtur Rising"...April 9, 2011
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ORIGIN: New Album Track Listing Unveiled
American technical death metal innovators ORIGIN will release their new album, "Entity", on June 7 in North America and June 10 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Expulsion Of Fury 02. Purgatory 03. Conceiving Death 04. Swarm 05. Saliga 06. The Desce...April 8, 2011
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INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND: New Song Available For Streaming
Reunited late '80s Connecticut thrashers (now based in New York City) INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND (I.N.C.) and Revolver magazine have unveiled an exclusive new track, "Fist Of Fascista", at RevolverMag.com. The debut is part of RevolverMag.com's monthly "Revolver Bootleg Series" which features new,...April 7, 2011
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WHITESNAKE Guitarist: DAVID COVERDALE 'Has The Biggest Voice And A Giant Tone'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: Are you comfortable saying that you‘re one of the best [guitarists] out there today? Doug: Jimmy Page and Jeff...April 6, 2011
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AMON AMARTH's 'Surtur Rising' Lands In U.S. Top 40
"Surtur Rising", the eighth studio album from Swedish melodic death metal tyrants AMON AMARTH, sold around 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 34 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous CD, "Twilight of the Thunder God", opened with more t...April 6, 2011
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ORIGIN: New Album Title, Release Date, Artwork Unveiled
American technical death metal innovators ORIGIN will release their new album, "Entity", on June 7 in North America and June 10 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records. One of the most intense and technical forces of the contemporary death metal world, ORIGIN has returned to stake its claim as the leade...April 1, 2011
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EXHORDER To Celebrate Life Of Fallen Bassist At New Orleans Memorial
Legendary New Orleans metallers EXHORDER will celebrate the life of their recently deceased bassist, Frankie Sparcello, on Sunday, April 3 between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at The Hangar in New Orleans. The band states, "Family, friends and fans of Frankie's music are all welcome to join in reminiscin...March 31, 2011
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AVANTASIA's 'The Flying Opera' Lands On Austrian, German Charts
The new AVANTASIA four-disc box, "The Flying Opera - Around The World In 20 Days", has entered the official Austrian chart at position No. 1. In Germany, the double DVD that comes with the double CD has landed on the official album chart at No. 18. According to a press release, the "The Flying Opera...March 31, 2011
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AVANTASIA/EDGUY Mainman Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Thunder' (Audio)
DJ JC Green of Metal Messiah Radio's "Heavy Metal Thunder" show recently conducted an interview with AVANTASIA/EDGUY mainman Tobias Sammet. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Interview (audio):March 24, 2011
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EXHORDER: 'FRANKIE's Ferocious Bass Playing And Stage Presence Will Always Be Revered'
Legendary New Orleans metallers EXHORDER have released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "On March 22, 2011, Frankie Sparcello, our brother, friend and bassist sadly passed on from us. His sense of humor and gentle soul that touched so many will always be missing from us in our lives and...March 23, 2011
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SURTR: 'Part III' Video Released
French doomsters SURTR will release their debut album, "World Of Doom", on April 29 except in France, U.K. and Ireland, where it will arrive on May 2. The cover artwork and layout were designed by Christoph "Stripe" Schinzel (ANVIL, COUNT RAVEN, SODOM, VICIOUS RUMORS). "World Of Doom" track listing:...March 22, 2011
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CATALEPSY: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Bleed' Video Shoot
Central Florida-based metal band CATALEPSY recently filmed a video for the title track of its second album, "Bleed". Behind-the-scenes footage from the shoot can be viewed below. "Bleed" will be released on May 10 via Eulogy Recordings. The CD was produced by Matt Johnson (THE AUTUMN OFFERING) and c...March 19, 2011
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CATALEPSY To Release 'Bleed' In May
Central Florida-based metal band CATALEPSY will release its second album, "Bleed", on May 10 via Eulogy Recordings. The CD was produced by Matt Johnson (THE AUTUMN OFFERING) and contains the track "Goliath", which features guest vocals by Matt Bruso (BURY YOUR DEAD). Formed in 2004, CATALEPSY has be...March 15, 2011
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