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SAMAEL Drummer/Programmer Fractures Wrist, Is Forced To Sit Out European Tour

According to a posting on SAMAEL's official web site, the band's drummer/programmer/keyboardist Xy fractured his wrist in a snowboard accident last week. He will consequently be unable to perform his percussion duties for at least six weeks. The band's first appearance in Israel on December 28 as we...

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More Musicians Pick Best Albums Of 2005

Roadrunner Records has posted a list of some of their artists' picks for the best albums of 2005. Check it out below: Acey Slade (MURDERDOLLS): 01. CHELSEA SMILES - Easy Ride EP 02. LARS FREDERICKSON AND THE BASTARDS - Viking 03. TURBONEGRO - Party Animals 04. SOCIAL DISTORTION - Sex, Love and Rock...

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RIGOR MORTIS Frontman Talks About His Brother's Passing, Upcoming Tour

Vocalist Bruce Corbitt of the reunited Texas thrashers RIGOR MORTIS has issued the following update: "I just wanted to give everyone some updates on how I am doing after the loss of my brother and also mention some of our plans for RIGOR MORTIS in 2006. "As many of you in the metal world already ...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED Concert: Complete Details Revealed!

Last night's (Dec. 15) Roadrunner United show at the Nokia Theater in New York City brought together the best and brightest from the hard rock/metal genres in a series of never-before-seen collaborations. This landmark live event consisted of moments like SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor and LIFE OF AGONY's...

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SAMAEL To Make Israeli Live Debut This Month

Switzerland's SAMAEL will make their Israeli live debut on December 28 at Barbi in Tel Aviv. As previously reported. Century Media Records have re-released SAMAEL's "Ceremony of Opposites" (originally issued in 1994) and "Worship Him" (1991),both as "deluxe editions," featuring bonus material. SAMA...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED Concert: Classic Songs To Be Performed Tonight Revealed!

Tonight's Roadrunner United show at the Nokia Theater in New York City will bring together the best and brightest from the hard rock/metal genres in a series of never-before-seen collaborations. This landmark live event will consist of moments like SLIPKNOT's Corey Taylor and LIFE OF AGONY's Keith C...

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OBITUARY: Preparing For European Tour

OBITUARY frontman John Tardy has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Thanks to all of you that showed up in Ybor City for our show on Friday night. Once again a great show in Tampa and it is always good to see all of our local fans, close friends and family. ...

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OBITUARY Bassist Jams With BROTHERS PAST

According to Jambands.com, OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins joined the Philadelphia-based electro-rock band BROTHERS PAST onstage at Tampa's Masquerade on Friday, December 9 for an aggressive version of the group's "Shut Up" with BP bassist Clay Parnell tackling lead vocals. As previously reported, OB...

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Full Lineup Announced For ROADRUNNER RECORDS' 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

The lineup for the Roadrunner Records 25th Anniversary concert at the Nokia Theater in New York City on December 15, 2005 has been officially announced. Previously a closely guarded list of metal luminaries, the rumors that have been circulating within the rock community and on many web sites are be...

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OBITUARY To Film 'On The Floor' Video This Friday

Legendary death metallers OBITUARY wil be shooting a video for the track "On the Floor" at their December 9 concert at the Masquerade in Tampa, Florida, bassist Frank Watkins revealed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. "We're doing it with Michael Sarna [MEGADETH's 'Of Mice and Men'], who did the 'Insane' video,"...

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OBITUARY Bassist Says New Video Will 'Definitely' Be Filmed At Tampa Gig

OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to "let people know" that "we are definitely shooting a video" at the band's December 9 concert at the Masquerade in Tampa, Florida. "We're doing it with Michael Sarna [MEGADETH's 'Of Mice and Men'], who did the 'Insane' video," Watkins s...

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IN FLAMES, SEPULTURA, MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY Members Reveal Their Favorite Albums Of 2005

In the December/January issue of the Swedish magazine Close-Up, a number of heavy metal/hard rock musicians list their favorite albums of 2005. Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA): BIOHAZARD – "Means to an End" CLAUSTROPHOBIA – "Fulminant" EXODUS – "Shovel Headed Kill Machine" Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES): NINE...

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OBITUARY Bassist To Guest On Norwegian Radio Show: Webcast Available

A 60-minute program featuring OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins picking his favorite tracks from rock history will air on the Norwegian national radio NRKP3 on Tuesday, November 29 at 9:00 p.m. CET. The show, which is conducted in English, can also be heard via www.nrk.no/pyro for the next three weeks...

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SLIPKNOT, MACHINE HEAD, DANZIG Video Interviews Posted Online

San Antonio's longest-standing metal institution, "Robb's Metalworks", has just posted its two-hour September episode online. You can access it directly at this location. The episode, which is broken into four parts for either streaming or downloading, highlights the following material: Part 1: * Vi...

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ROADRUNNER VP Of A&R MONTE CONNER: 'Number One Thing I Look For Is Originality'

Monte Conner, Senior Vice President of A&R at Roadrunner Records, recently answered several fan questions regarding his career achievements and the newly released "Roadrunner United: The All Star Sessions" album celebrating the label's 25th anniversary. A couple of excerpts from the question-and...