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The Silencer

The usually reliable Cruz Del Sur label (SLOUGH FEG, ENSOPH, HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE) slips a little here, releasing this overcooked slab of bloated, second-tier Eurometal. This Italian band (fronted by German vocalist Björn Goosses, ex-NIGHT IN GALES — remember any of their songs? Me either) straddle...

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GLENN HUGHES: 'God Is In Charge'

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has posted the following message on his web site: "Feels great to be home and taking my daily walks down to the ocean. This is where I do a lot of meditating. I take my small digital dictaphone as this is how I write most of the .....

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GRAND MAGUS To Support CATHEDRAL In London

GRAND MAGUS, the Swedish band featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will support CATHEDRAL in London on Saturday, October 14 at the Underworld. As previously reported, Swedish national radio P3 will broadcast a live performance by GRAND MAGUS from The Shrine in Stockhol...

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AUDIOSLAVE: 'Doesn't Remind Me' Video Posted Online

AUDIOSLAVE's video for their new single, "Doesn't Remind Me", has been posted online at the Interscope web site. Check it out: Real Media, Windows Media. The clip was shot last month in Los Angeles with director Chris Milk, who has previously worked with KANYE WEST ("Jesus Walks") and MODEST MOUSE (...

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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Launches Official Web Site

SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has lanched his official web site at www.jasonbittner.com. Bittner, who is considered to be one of rock's premier drummers, is currently looking to take on some private-lessons students. If you are a drummer and are interested in learning one-on-one with Jason, ple...

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Germany's THE OCEAN Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of THE OCEAN from Berlin, Germany. According to a press release, THE OCEAN is "a phenomenal, very unique band that features influences from various styles of hard and also more mellow music. They are famous for their hardcore eruptions as well as their f...

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GRAND MAGUS: Swedish Radio Broadcast Scheduled Next Month

Swedish national radio P3 will broadcast a live performance by GRAND MAGUS from The Shrine in Stockholm, Sweden. It will air on October 13. The broadcast will also feature a gig from THE QUILL. GRAND MAGUS' latest album, "Wolf's Return", is now available on vinyl. It is a limited edition that featur...

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JUDAS PRIEST, ROB ZOMBIE And ANTHRAX To Team Up For PRIEST FEAST

JUDAS PRIEST, ROB ZOMBIE and ANTHRAX will be teaming up for Priest Feast, a special, one-time only event to take place on October 30 at the Long Beach Arena. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m. Get tickets at AvalonAttractions.com. Tickets also available at all Ticketmaster ou...

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THE OCEAN/BURST Split 7" Single Due In October

Garden of Exile Records has announced plans to release a limited-edition split seven-inch single from THE OCEAN and BURST. This will be a limited release on colored vinyl only. Artwork will be provided by Seldon Hunt (known for his work for ISIS, NEUROSIS and PELICAN) and will consist of a fold-out...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Talks About Producing DARKEST HOUR

The Megalith rock webzine recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend. Several excerpts from the chat follow: The Megalith: I reviewed the latest DARKEST HOUR album [which Devin produced]. I was really impressed and it was being touted as a masterpiece. I was w...

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GRAND MAGUS Confirmed For ROCK AT SEA

GRAND MAGUS, the Swedish band featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, have been confirmed to perform on the "Rock At Sea" boat on the Baltic Ocean on November 26. Other bands scheduled to appear include BUDGIE, SKY HIGH and CRUCIFIED BARBARA. GRAND MAGUS are continuing to...

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A Different Kind Of Pain

What happened to the fun of playing rock music, especially when it comes from the sheer power of heavy rock? COLD, which returns with its fourth album after several lineup changes and a label switch, is comprised of talented and solid players, and frontman Scooter Ward can sing and write some freque...

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CELTIC FROST Mainman: 'We Are Opening Ourselves On So Many Levels On This Album'

CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "Sleepless, still. For weeks and weeks. Days and nights blend into one giant blur of feelings and impressions and sounds and creations and images of a personal abyss. This album keeps biting back at me,...

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SHADOWS FALL's BITTNER: European Drum Clinics Announced

SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will be participating in the following drum clinics in September: Sep. 25 - Drummer Live in London Sep. 26 - Hamburg @ Amptown Music Sep. 27 - Ibbenbüren @ Musik Produktiv Sep. 28 - Karlsruhe @ Rockshop Commented Bittner: "I was asked to participate in Drummer Live...

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OZZFEST, Hang Your Head In Shame: The Backstage Perspective

The manager of a well-known heavy metal band (*NOT* IRON MAIDEN) who attended this past weekend's Ozzfest show at the Hyundai Pavillion in Devore, California has submitted the following first-hand account of the evening that will surely go down as one of the most shameful moments in recent rock hist...