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SHADOWS FALL Frontman: 'We Just Wanted To Write A Full-On Metal Record'

"We just wanted to write a full-on metal record," says Brian Fair, lead singer of SHADOWS FALL. "We were like, 'I don't care what's going on, nowadays — let's write some fucking metal!' I mean, that's always been our attitude, but this time we went even further into our rock and thrash roots." "Thre...

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ALL THAT REMAINS To Support BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE In May

Fresh off an immensely successful headlining tour and currently gearing up for a return trip to Europe for headlining duties, Massachusetts' ALL THAT REMAINS has now been confirmed as direct support to Welsh metal band BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Stateside in May before making a return trip to Europe fo...

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KORN, LAMB OF GOD, DIMMU BORGIR Members Comment On DOWNLOAD Festival

Members of KORN, LAMB OF GOD, DIMMU BORGIR, DRAGONFORCE and DEVILDRIVER have spoken to Kerrang magazine about their upcoming participation in the Download festival, set to take place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England. KORN's performance at last year's Download festival was oversha...

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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE To Hit The Road In April

AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE bassist Chad Hanks has issued the following update: "Just a few things to let you in on, more to be revealed... Touring for the promotion of 'Can't Stop the Machine' [DVD/CD package] is being worked on as I type (right, Kirby?!?),so the U.S. will be once again graced with our p...

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KORN, VELVET REVOLVER, LAMB OF GOD, DIMMU BORGIR Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

KORN, VELVET REVOLVER, LAMB OF GOD, DIMMU BORGIR, DRAGONFORCE and DEVILDRIVER have been confirmed for the Download festival, set to take place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: BRING ME THE HORIZION DEVILDRIVER DIMMU BORGIR DRAGONFOR...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Draws Inspiration From Iraq War, Wife's Battle With Cancer For New Album

Ozzy Osbourne has told Rolling Stone magazine (web site) that the war in Iraq weighed heavily on his mind during the recording sessions for his first album of new material in six years. "Bombs are falling and tears are falling," Ozzy reportedly sneers across what Rolling Stone describes as "a modern...

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AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE: DVD Trailer, Live Album Samples Available

A trailer for the upcoming AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE DVD, titled "Can't Stop the Machine", has been posted on the band's MySpace page. Also available at the same location are a couple of audio tracks from the accompanying CD. Due on April 3 via Nitrus Records, the "Can't Stop The Machine" DVD will featur...

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DROWNING POOL Confirms New Album Title

DROWNING POOL has set "Full Circle" as the title of its new album, due in the second half of 2007 through the group's new record label, Eleven Seven Music (BUCKCHERRY). The band was reportedly looking at offers from Sanctuary and Century Media, but turned both down in favor of Eleven Seven Music. DR...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Massachusetts' ALL THAT REMAINS has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 2-4, 2007 in Wacken, Germany. The billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): 1349 ALL THAT REMAINS AMORPHIS BELPHEGOR BENEDICTUM BLACK MAJESTY B...

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CRADLE OF FILTH Guitarist On Metal Scene: I Don't Like Anything That's Out There At The Moment

Sascha Campbell of Canada's Imprint newspaper recently conducted an interview with CRADLE OF FILTH guitarist Paul Allender. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring: "[Being on the road] is brilliant. I love it. I've done it so much that being on tour is like second nature. It's like a comple...

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'Mistress' JULIYA Interviews Metal Masters For 'Thrash Talk' Internet Show

Former Fuse TV VJ Juliya is doing it again but this time on her own terms — uncensored, behind-the-scenes, in-depth interviews with the "metal masters!" Juliya hosts her new show "Thrash Talk with Mistress Juliya", featured exclusively on Dovetail.tv and her MySpace page. According to a press releas...

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VINNIE PAUL Talks With Albuquerque's 104.7 THE EDGE; Audio Available

Vinnie Paul Abbott, formerly of PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN, spoke to Buck & Dex on 104.7 The Edge in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Friday (February 16) to discuss his new project, HELLYEAH. He talked about chances they'll tour on Ozzfest, his view on today's heavy metal scene, old school country, his s...

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JÄGERMEISTER To Sponsor OZZFEST's Second Stage With Its Own Mobile Stage

Shortly after Sharon Osbourne made the big announcement about this year's Ozzfest — it's free! — she followed it up with another big announcement: Jägermeister will sponsor the entire second stage! Known as rock's biggest juggernaut, Ozzfest is now turning to sponsors to provide added support for th...

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Be A Part Of ALL THAT REMAINS' First-Ever Live Concert DVD!

Massachusetts' ALL THAT REMAINS will film its February 25 performance at the Theatre of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA, for inclusion on the band's forthcoming DVD release. Now YOU have the chance to be a part of the DVD! Here's the deal: If you have a camcorder (mini-DV format),send an email...

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U.K.'s DAMNATION FESTIAL To Return In October

Damnation Festival returns to retain the crown of the U.K.'s premier independent metal festival by ploughing into Leeds on Saturday, October 20 to host two stages of extreme and uncompromising noise. After two stunning sold-out installments that shook Manchester to its core, the event will expand in...