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Incongruous
Initially impressed with the crunching complexity of 2007's "Mechanics Of Dysfunction" from Montreal tech-death darlings BENEATH THE MASSACRE, I was mildly disappointed with 2008's "Dystopia". There was something about presentation of the latter release that felt flat and lacking in staying power, e...March 4, 2012
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Global Flatline
You've got to hand it to ABORTED vocalist (and only remaining original member) Sven de Caluwé who remains committed to his craft through thick and thin. The journeyman extreme metaller has kept the wheels of his death grinding massacre machine lubricated for maximum mileage. On "Global Flatline" Cal...March 4, 2012
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Heritage of Satan
Nine full-length albums from this Czech black metal band and the sound of ROOT's new album "Heritage of Satan" makes one wonder about the style progression that has occurred over the course of those releases. Though rooted, if you will, in a conventional black metal format, "Heritage of Satan" offer...March 4, 2012
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SLIPKNOT Frontman's 'Cute' Baby Moment At Brisbane SOUNDWAVE (Video)
A short video clip of SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor playing with Mercy Reign, the daughter of an Australian SLIPKNOT fan, on February 23 at the Soundwave Festival in Brisbane, Australia can be seen below. On September 17, 2002, Corey's then-fiancée, Scarlett Stone, gave birth to their son Griffin P...March 2, 2012
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BENEATH THE MASSACRE: New Video Interview Posted Online
On February 23, Philip of Freethinkers' Blog conducted an interview with Dennis Bradley and Elliot Desgagnés of Montreal's monsters of tech-death mayhem BENEATH THE MASSACRE before the band's concert in in Vienna, Austria. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. BENEATH THE MASSACRE's new alb...March 2, 2012
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MIKE PORTNOY's 'Drumertá' DVD Coming This Month
A 13-minute collection of outtakes from "Drumertá", the forthcoming DVD from drummer Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) featuring drum-cam footage from the recording sessions for ADRENALINE MOB's debut album, "Omertá", can be seen below. The DVD will be made available la...March 2, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'Bringing Metal To The Children' Book Excerpt Available
The handbook to all things heavy metal — "Bringing Metal To The Children" by Zakk Wylde, guitar legend and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman — will finally be released on April 10 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Wylde invites all who dare onto the tour bus for tales of glory,...March 1, 2012
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SLIPKNOT Drummer Interviewed By SOUNDWAVE TV (Video)
Heavy music presenter Christina Rowatt of Soundwave TV conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison when the band performed in Brisbane, Australia on Saturday, February 25 during this year's Soundwave Festival. You can now watch the chat below. SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" C...February 27, 2012
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LEMMY Says MOTÖRHEAD Will Take Part In This Summer's 'Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival'
MOTÖRHEAD founder, bassist and principal songwriter Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister has confirmed to Kevin and Ian from the "Metal Shop" show, which airs on the 99.9 KISW radio station in Seattle, Washington, that MOTÖRHEAD will take part in this summer's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival (see video below...February 25, 2012
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ADRENALINE MOB: Two New Songs Available For Streaming
"Feelin' Me" and "Angel Sky", two new songs from ADRENALINE MOB — the band featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD),SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen and guitar virtuoso Mike Orlando (SONIC STOMP) — can be streamed on the group's Facebook page. Both tracks come off the grou...February 25, 2012
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ZAKK WYLDE's 'Bringing Metal To The Children' Book To Finally Arrive In April
The handbook to all things heavy metal — "Bringing Metal To The Children" by Zakk Wylde, guitar legend and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman — will finally be released on April 10 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Wylde invites all who dare onto the tour bus for tales of glory,...February 25, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer Settles Lawsuit With Former Assistant
According to RadarOnline.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has settled his legal battle with his former assistant, who sued the rock star for defamation and failure to pay overtime, among other claims. Lee will pay Michael Anthony Sullivan more than $400,000 and deliver "a public apology," a source...February 23, 2012
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AS I LAY DYING: 'Paralyzed' Video Released
San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING ended 2011, the year of their tenth anniversary as a band, with an extremely successful headlining run. The "Decade Of Destruction Tour" ran November-December through the U.S. While on the road, the band captured live footage from several shows. The footage was edi...February 21, 2012
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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Interviewed On Australian Radio Station (Audio)
On February 10, Higgo of Australia's long-running rock station Triple M conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. Crahan and vocalist Corey Taylor last November spoke to Billboard.com about the possibility of the ba...February 19, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'I Still Love' Drumming
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee was interviewed for the cover story in the March 2012 issue of U.K.'s "best-selling drum magazine" Rhythm. In addition to his touring and recording obligations with the CRÜE, Lee continues to make appearances around the world with his dance-music partner DJ Aero. He als...February 16, 2012
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