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Candlemass

With an ominous rushing sound, the first album of new material from the classic CANDLEMASS lineup in 16 years roars into the spotlight. As opening statements go, they don't get much more kickass than "Black Dwarf" — cranking along at what for CANDLEMASS is practically thrash speeds. This midtempo ro...

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Former A PERFECT CIRCLE Bassist Guests On KAURA EP

Former A PERFECT CIRCLE/ZWAN bassist Paz Lenchantin makes a guest appearance on violin on the song "Dividing Lines" from Los Angeles band KAURA's self-titled debut EP, out today (April 19) on the group's own imprint, Kaum Records. Born from the vision of Malcolm Guess (vocals and instrumentation) an...

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ANCIENT's DIEGO MERAVIGLIA Confirmed As 'Possible' New Drummer of FIRE TRAILS

After a series of "trial rehearsals," ANCIENT's Diego "GroM" Meraviglia hs officially been confirmed as the "possible" new drummer of the hard rock/heavy metal band FIRE TRAILS, according to a press release issued by Meraviglia . FIRE TRAILS is the group that was born out of the ashes of the classic...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: METALLICA Documentary Proves LARS ULRICH Is 'Mental'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald about his ongoing "feud" with METALLICA, the nerve injury to his arm that brought his career to a halt, and the band's most recent album, "The System Has Failed". A few excerpts from the interview follow: On METALLICA's "Some...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman Discusses 'Matzo and Metal' VH1 CLASSIC Special

The New York Post reports that TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider joined three Jewish rockers — MOUNTAIN's Leslie West, ANTHRAX's Scott Ian and SISTER bandmate JJ French — for VH1 Classic's "Matzo and Metal: A Very Classic Passover", which airs April 24, the second night of Passover. West leads the...

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DOG FACED GODS: No-Holds Barred Rock From California's San Manuel Indian Reservation

DOG FACED GODS, a no-holds-barred, rock quartet from the ancient San Manuel Indian Reservation in California, recently released its debut CD, "Stoned Council", on Voodoo Nation/AGU Music. Incorporating the traditional sounds of their native heritage with the pulse-pounding sounds of today's alt-meta...

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ANCIENT Drummer Auditioning For FIRE TRAILS

ANCIENT drummer Diego "GroM" Meraviglia will shortly begin "trial rehearsals" with FIRE TRAILS to see if he will become the band's new official drummer. FIRE TRAILS is the group that was born out of the ashes of the classic Italian hard rock band VANADIUM, featuring the charismatic singer Pino Scott...

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Annihilation of the Wicked

When Karl Sanders said "be prepared to be crushed" in reference to "Annihilation of the Wicked", he was not exaggerating. I'd venture to say that this is the heaviest NILE album to date, perhaps in part due to Neil Kernon's outstanding (as usual) production, one that brings out the sheer brutality a...

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ANCIENT Seek New Label Home

Norwegian black metallers ANCIENT have fulfilled their recording obligations to Metal Blade Records and are currently evaluating offers for a new record deal. The band have already begun to prepare the foundations of their next CD. ANCIENT's sixth album, "Night Visit" was released last June through...

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MINE[THORN] To Release 'JunkHive Noir' In September

U.K. noise metallers MINE[THORN] are currently in studio recording their new album, "JunkHive Noir", for a late September release via Code666 Records. Songititles set to appear on the CD include "Density", "Haas Effect", "Forever Failing Icons", "Leftover Scraps of Life" and "JunkHive Noir". Formed...

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ARALLU: Hard At Work On New Album

Israel's "Mesopotamian black metal" band ARALLU are currently in the studio recording their third album, "The Demon from the Ancient World", tentatively due late spring/early summer. The upcoming CD will feature guest appearances in the track "Kill Kill Kill" by the vocalists by fellow Israeli acts...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Talks About His World War II Fascination

MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister recently spoke to Reuters about his fascination with World War II and his penchant for spending his money collecting Nazi memorabilia, which is piled high in his two-bedroom apartment off the Sunset Strip. "I was born in '45, the year it all ended," Kilmister...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN And KROQ-FM Present 'Souls 2005' Benefit Concert

Multi-platinum-selling group SYSTEM OF A DOWN will headline "Souls, 2005", a benefit concert presented by Los Angeles radio powerhouse, KROQ-FM, and held in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 24 at the Universal Amphitheatre. All tickets for the concert will be priced at $45.00 and will go on sale at 10:0...

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'Tribute To RUNNING WILD' To Be Released As A Limited-Edition Two-CD Set

The artwork for the upcoming "Tribute to Running Wild" album, tentatively scheduled to be released in May via Remedy Records, will be designed by the famous Belgian artist Kris Verwimp (ANCIENT RITES, ARCH ENEMY, CENTINEX, OLD MAN'S CHILD, THYRFING). The album will be released most likely as a limit...

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COMMUNIC Confirmed For GRAVEWORM/ENSIFERUM European Tour

COMMUNIC, the Norwegian progressive/power metal band featuring ex-SCARIOT members Oddleif Stensland (vocals) and Tor Atle Andersen (drums),have been confirmed for the upcoming GRAVEWORM/ENSIFERUM European tour beginning in early April. The dates are as follows: Apr. 01 - Vosselaar, BEL @ Biebob Apr...