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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Released From Czech Prison, On His Way Back To USA

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was released from custody yesterday (Thursday, August 2) after spending more than a month at a Prague, Czech Republic prison on manslaughter charges. According to Blesk.cz, Blythe boarded a direct flight to New York at approximately 1:00 p.m. CEST (Central European...

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DEEP PURPLE, DREAM THEATER, Ex-RAINBOW Members Featured On SUPERTRAMP Tribute Album

Some of the biggest names in rock contribute to a very special collection being released by Cleopatra Records on August 14, "Songs Of The Century: An All-Star Tribute To Supertramp". The record features members of ASIA, YES, KING CRIMSON, THE DOORS, DEEP PURPLE, XTC, TOTO, MR. MISTER, DREAM THEATER,...

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MASTODON, BRUTAL TRUTH Side Project PRIMATE Schedules In-Store Performance, Signing

Following the very recent release of their debut LP "Draw Back A Stump" internationally via Relapse Records, Atlanta grind punks PRIMATE have confirmed a local release show to unleash the beast to their local hordes. The quintet will antagonize Atlanta's most raging metallians this Friday, August 3...

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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN: 'So Many People In The Beginning Wanted Us To Fail Because We Are So Great'

Amy Harris of CityBeat recently conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT co-founder/conceptualist/percussionist Shawn M. Crahan (a.k.a. Clown). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. CityBeat: You guys have different uniforms every tour. What is the process to go about designing them or pickin...

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SKY OF RAGE: Self-Titled Debut To Receive U.S. Release In August

SKY OF RAGE, the Swedish metal band featuring ASTRAL DOORS guitarist Joachim Nordlund, will release its self-titled debut album in Europe on July 27 and in North America on August 28 via Metalville. The group's current lineup also includes former ASTRAL DOORS member Mika Itäranta on bass, former THA...

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DELAIN's WESTERHOLT: 'We Already Started The Creative And Writing Process For The Next Album'

Raymond Westland of About.com Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with keyboardist and main composer Martijn Westerholt of Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers DELAIN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About.com Heavy Metal: A lot of things happened before [the new DELAIN...

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CHICKENFOOT, MORBID ANGEL Drummers To Perform At 'DRUM! Night 2012'

For the third consecutive year, the staff of DRUM! magazine has joined a host of high-profile cosponsors to present the biggest drumming event in Northern California, while raising money and awareness for the cause of music education in schools. DRUM! Night 2012 will transform the San Jose Repertory...

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CIVIL WAR Signs With DESPOTZ RECORDS

CIVIL WAR — the new Swedish metal band featuring former SABATON members Rikard Sundén (guitar),Daniel Mullback (drums),Daniel Mÿhr (keyboards) and Oskar Montelius (guitar) alongside singer Patrik Johansson (ASTRAL DOORS, LION'S SHARE) and bassist Stefan "Pizza" Eriksson (VOLTURYON) — has inked a d...

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STAIND Taking A Break But 'Not Breaking Up'

Vocalist Aaron Lewis of Massachusetts rockers STAIND has revealed to Billboard.com that the band is planning to take a break next year. The group, which released its self-titled latest album in September 2011, is preparing for the August 17 launch of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, where...

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HATEBREED: New Video Interview With WAYNE LOZINAK

MetalSickness.com conducted an interview with guitarist Wayne Lozinak of Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED at this year's edition of the Hellfest festival, which was held June 15-17 in Clisson, France. You can now watch the chat below. HATEBREED recently announced the "10 Years Of Perseve...

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BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME: New Song Available For Streaming

Progressive rock/cutting-edge metal innovators BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME will release their new album, "The Parallax II: Future Sequence", on October 9 via Metal Blade Records. The CD, which clocks in at approximately 72 minutes, features artwork from Charlotte, North Carolina artist and designer Ch...

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KATATONIA: Audio Snippet Of Another New Song

An audio snippet of "Lethean", a brand new song from the Swedish dark rock band KATATONIA, can be streamed in the teaser video for the band's "Dead Ends Of Europe" headlining tour. Check it out below. The track comes off the group's forthcoming album, "Dead End Kings", which is scheduled for release...

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SLAYER, ANTHRAX, DOWN, EXODUS Members To Take Part In 'Metal Masters 4'

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike are returning with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. Partnering up with Guitar Center, "Metal Masters 4" will take place in New York City on September 7 at The Gramercy. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. w...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist's RED LAMB Planning 'Immediate U.S. Tour Dates'

RED LAMB, the band led by former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, has signed a management deal with the Nashville, Tennessee-based firm Mind's I Entertainment. "RED LAMB's schedule is about to become very busy," says James McComas, partner at Mind's I Entertainment. The company plans immediate U.S. tour...

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KATATONIA: New Video Interview With ANDERS 'BLAKKHEIM' NYSTRÖM

LoudTV.net recently conducted an interview with guitarist/co-founder Anders "Blakkheim" Nyström of Swedish dark rockers KATATONIA. You can now watch the chat below. KATATONIA has announced dates for an extensive European tour in support of its forthcoming ninth album, "Dead End Kings", which hits st...