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Former MERCYFUL FATE Drummer KIM RUZZ's METALRUZZ Calls It Quits

Due to "physical limitations," former MERCYFUL FATE drummer Kim Ruzz (a.k.a. Kim Thyge Jensen) has "decided to stop" his involvement in the Danish heavy metal band called METALRUZZ. According to METALRUZZ singer Krudy Bøhm, "The band has been looking for a replacement after the band's guitarist left...

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Sons of Sleaze

Remember way back when, you and your buddies blew past your horrified parents to troll in your bedroom or basement and crank such decibel-busting offense as MOTÖRHEAD, VENOM, HELLHAMMER, WEHRMACHT or AT WAR? More than likely you had that punk-loving buddy assimilated into your little posse and some...

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MASSACRE: 'Back From Beyond' Album Track Listing Revealed

Resurrected 1990s Florida-based death metallers MASSACRE will release their long-awaited comeback album, "Back From Beyond", in March via Century Media Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. As We Wait To Die 02. Ascension Of The Deceased 03. Hunter's Blood 04. Darkness Fell 05. Fa...

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MELVINS' BUZZ OSBORNE: How METALLICA 'Blew It'

In a brand new interview with A.V. Club, MELVINS' Buzz Osborne was asked to pick songs by "bands that were good, but blew it." Explaining his selection of "Whiplash" by METALLICA, Osborne said: "METALLICA is a good example, because when their first record [1983's 'Kill 'Em All'] came out, I thought,...

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BLACK SABBATH Partners With CONVERSE For New Footwear Collection

Converse Inc. launched the Spring 2014 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Black Sabbath sneaker collection featuring five new styles inspired by BLACK SABBATH, one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. The collaboration features the album artwork of four of BLACK SABBATH's most groundbreaking recor...

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EVANESCENCE Singer AMY LEE Sues Longtime Record Label WIND-UP

According to TMZ.com, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee has filed a lawsuit against her longtime record company Wind-Up, claiming the label attempted to sabotage the band by appointing under-qualified promoters who lacked useful ideas. Lee is reportedly seeking $1.5 million in unpaid royalties from the rec...

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer TOMMY LEE's Roller-Coaster Drum Design

According TMZ.com, a judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against MÖTLEY CRÜE by Howard Scott King, who claimed that he gave CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee the idea for the roller-coaster drum set which he has used on tour in recent years. On September 20, 2012, King filed a suit against MÖTLEY CRÜE, the ...

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HIM's VILLE VALO Speaks To Italy's YouRock.TV (Video)

On October 15, YouRock.TV conducted an interview with vocalist Ville Valo of Finnish "love" metallers HIM in Milan, Italy. You can now watch the chat below. HIM's latest album, "Tears On Tape", sold 20,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 15 on The Bi...

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HIM Drummer Talks About His Tattoos On PitCam TV's 'Behind The Ink' (Video)

On October 7, drummer Mika Kristian Karppinen (a.k.a. Gas Lipstick) of Finnish "love" metallers HIM talked about some of his tattoos for PitCam TV's "Behind The Ink" segment at Huxley's Neue Welt in Berlin, Germany. The clip can be viewed below. HIM's latest album, "Tears On Tape", sold 20,000 copie...

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FALLEN FATE To Release 'Into The Black' In January

North East England's purveyors of modern metal FALLEN FATE will release their sophomore album, "Into The Black", on January 30, 2014. The follow-up to 2011's "The Virus Has Spread" was recorded, in part, in Stymphalian Productions in York with producer James Stephenson and was finished in vocalist L...

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DREAM THEATER Releases Free Compilation Of Live Tracks

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER have released the following statement: "To our fans all over the world! It is because of all of you that 'A Dramatic Tour Of Events' was such a success. We enjoyed playing to you all each and every night on the road! "As a special 'Thank You,' we are releasing...

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DEF-CON-ONE To Release 'II' In February

DEF-CON-ONE, the British metal band featuring former VENOM and MPIRE OF EVIL drummer Antony "Antton" Lant (brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant),will release its sophomore album, "II", on February 18 via Scarlet Records. The follow-up to 2012's "Warface" is described in a press release as...

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Former METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Doesn't Believe In Re-Recording Classic Albums

Greg Prato of Songfacts recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA, VOIVOD and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist and current NEWSTED frontman Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Songfacts: One of my favorite songs from when you were a member of METALLICA was "Blackene...

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Sweden's DRACENA Is Back With New Mini-CD

Swedish female-fronted black/thrash metal act DRACENA will release a new mini-CD, "Ravenous Bloodlust", on January 30, 2014. The Drac Productions release will include four new songs recorded at Sonic Train Studios, which belong to KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque. This will be band's first rele...

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GUNS N' ROSES' BUMBLEFOOT Launches Line Of Signature Guitar Cases

Bumblefoot has launched a line of signature guitar cases, via Eastsport, Inc. Solo artist, producer, and lead guitarist of GUNS N' ROSES, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal brought his A-game to the table while crafting his signature series of cases. Using his decades of performing and touring experience, Ron ha...