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Evisceration Plague

Well, the short answer is that "Evisceration Plague", CANNIBAL CORPSE's 11th studio album, will easily satisfy the group's legion of fans. It is another reliable death metal release from one of the most consistent bands of the genre. What made this assessment of "Evisceration Plague" more difficult...

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DARKEST GRACE: Debut Album Out Now

Seattle, Washington-based metal band DARKEST GRACE, which features in its ranks former members DAMNAGED, has officially released its debut album, "Welcoming The Nightmare" via Straight Razor Entertainment (formerly LaMafia Records),the new artist-development company launched by producer Ben Schigel...

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SKINDRED Performs Acoustically On 101.7 FM KXFX; Video Available

Welsh ragga-metallers SKINDRED recently stopped by the Santa Rosa, California radio station 101.7 FM KXFX The Fox to play acoustic versions of two songs — their current single, "Trouble", and "Pressure", off the band's debut album. Watch footage of the performance below. SKINDRED released "Electric...

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BELIEVER Releases Artwork And Track Listing For 'Gabriel'

Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER have revealed the track listing and artwork for their highly anticipated fourth album, "Gabriel", due on March 17 via through KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Howard Jones' new imprint label Cesspool Records via Metal Blade. The CD will...

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MISFITS/BLACK SABBATH Book Author Explores Satanism In Latest Offering

Author and veteran punk drummer Joel Gausten (PIGFACE, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN, THE UNDEAD) has published his latest offering, "Words From The Third Side: Essays on Sex, Satan & Success". An autobiographical tale, "Words" chronicles Gausten's experiences as a longtime member of the Church of Satan...

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FU MANCHU: New Studio Album, 20th-Anniversary DVD Planned

Guitarist/vocalist Scott Hill of the Southern California fuzz-rock quartet FU MANCHU has issued the following update: "First off, we are playing a show at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa, California on Saturday, February 21. "We are writing the new record now. We have about 10 new songs. We hope to wr...

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Former NINE INCH NAILS Keyboardist To Embark On Canadian Solo Tour

Former NINE INCH NAILS keyboardist Alessandro Cortini will embark on his first solo tour under the name BLINDOLDFREAK throughout Canada starting on January 31. With this project, Cortini takes the listeners into a very unique realm of sound exploration. BLINDOLDFREAK is a voyage through sound in its...

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Former KORN Guitarist Holding Open Auditions For Bandmembers

The Arizona Review reports that former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has seemingly reconsidered holding closed-only band auditions; opting instead to allow anyone with talent the chance to audition for a spot in his band. For more information, go to www.brianheadwelchband.com. Welch's solo album...

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BELIEVER: New Album Title Announced

Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER have set "Gabriel" as the title of their fourth album, due on March 17 via through KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Howard Jones' new imprint label Cesspool Records via Metal Blade. The CD will feature guest appearances by Jones, Joe Ric...

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Into the Labyrinth

Maybe it's just that those that were around during the NWOBHM explosion just like to bitch about "kids these days" or maybe it is in fact a crime that SAXON still doesn't get the accolades it deserves. Then again, we're talking primarily about stateside fickle fans that too often overlook the merits...

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SKINDRED To Release 'Electric Avenue' This Monday

Welsh ragga-metallers SKINDRED will release "Electric Avenue", a cover of the classic EDDY GRANT song, through MySpace this Monday, January 12. "Electric Avenue" became a cross-Atlantic smash, topping the charts in both the U.S. and U.K. The original most recently gained notoriety by being prominent...

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NINE INCH NAILS: High-Definition Video Footage From 'Lights In The Sky' Tour Available

High-definition video footage of NINE INCH NAILS' recent concerts in Victoria (Dec. 5),Portland (Dec. 7) and Sacramento (Dec. 12) have been made available for free download at the band's official forum. NIN mainman Trent Reznor writes on the group's web site. "The internet is full of surprises thes...

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MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH Members Reveal Favorite Albums Of 2008

The official Roadrunner Records web site has been updated with top-album picks for 2008 from a number of artists that are signed to the label, including members of MACHINE HEAD, MEGADETH, DEVILDRIVER, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and TRIVIUM. A few of the selections follow below. The entire list can be found a...

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MARILYN MANSON Wants Ex-Wife, TRENT REZNOR To Testify At Trial

E! Online reports that Marilyn Manson has unveiled a witness wish list that includes his ex-wife Dita Von Teese and NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor to testify on his behalf in an upcoming court showdown with estranged keyboardist Stephen Bier. Bier, better known by the stage name Madonna Wayne...

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TOMMY LEE To Ring In New Year In San Francisco

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee will make a DJing appearance with DJ Aero (real name: Chester Deitz) this New Year's Eve (December 31) at 330 Ritch in San Francisco, California. More information is available on the poster below. WTF?, the bastard brainchild of Toronto-based dance phenom Deadmau5, Tomm...