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ELUVEITIE: New Album Title, Artwork Revealed

Swiss pagan horde ELUVEITIE has finished recording its third album, "Everything Remains", for an early 2010 release via Nuclear Blast Records. The band's mainman, Chrigel Glanzmann, is currently attending the mixing sessions at Nott-In Pill studios in Wales with Colin Richardson (SLIPKNOT, MACHINE H...

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WILL HAVEN Rejoined By Vocalist GRADY AVENELL

Sacramento, California's WILL HAVEN has been rejoined by vocalist Grady Avenell. Commented the band: "After a little time off and doing a few benefit shows for our brother Chi Cheng of the DEFTONES [who remains in a semi-conscious state 11 months after being gravely injured in a car crash in Norther...

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BLUE CHEER's DICKIE PETERSON Dead At 61

Dickie Peterson, the bassist/vocalist and founding member of BLUE CHEER, passed away this morning (Monday, October 12) at 5 a.m. in Germany. He was 61 years old. Peterson had reportedly been battling prostate and liver cancer, and according to BLUE CHEER's message board, had developed a fatal infect...

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MALEFICE: Footage From India Posted Online

British metallers MALEFICE recently had the privilege of travelling to New Delhi, India. They played for thousands of pumped up metal fans at the annual Rendezvous Festival. As always, the band went with cameras rolling so fans can get a glimpse inside of what the trip was like. Part one of the vide...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD Comments On Former Bassist's Passing

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD have issued a statement regarding the passing of their former bassist Brian Redman. Redman died last Saturday night (September 26) in a motor vehicle accident near his home in Tacoma, Washington. Commented the band: "We are shocked and...

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DUFF MCKAGAN On AXL ROSE: 'He's Just A Guy Caught Up In Events'

Paul Whitington of Independent.ie recently conducted an interview with Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, GUNS N' ROSES). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Independent.ie: Axl Rose — rock's answer to Howard Hughes or misunderstood genius? Duff: I think when you don't talk...

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Former DEATH/CONTROL DENIED Guitarist Suffers Heart Attack; Financial Assistance Needed

Last month, Shannon Hamm, guitarist for DEATH and CONTROL DENIED, and mastermind behind up-and-coming band BEYOND UNKNOWN, found himself in the ICU (Intensive Care unit) of his local hospital. As it turns out, he had suffered a serious heart attack while at home. Commented Shannon: "Due to a complet...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Sound Engineer Dies

FOHonline.com reports that Gordon "Gungi" Paterson, a highly respected and well-liked FOH (front-of-house) engineer for such acts as JUDAS PRIEST, DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW, died Monday, September 28 after a three-year battle with lymphoma. As per his wishes, there will be no memorial service in Seatt...

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BLACK MOOR Schedules Canadian Dates With 3 INCHES OF BLOOD

Nova Scotian thrashers BLACK MOOR will support 3 INCHES OF BLOOD on the following Canadian dates: Oct. 14 - The Paragon Theatre - Halifax, NS Oct. 15 - The Manhattan Club - Moncton, NB BLACK MOOR's debut album, "The Conquering", was released on August 25 via Diminished Fifth Records. The long-overdu...

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AEROSMITH Bassist Checks In

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton has issued the following update: "People are always interested in what we've been listening to lately. Most of what I listen to these days is whatever I happen to be working on at the moment. I suppose I'm risking becoming illiterate when it comes to the flavor of the...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Recalls Near-Fatal Quad Bike Crash

According to WalesOnline.co.uk, Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that while in a coma after his near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003 he hallucinated about being in Wales. The legendary heavy metal singer said that after the horrific neck break at his Buckinghamshire home, he dreamt he was back at Monmouth's...

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Anomaly

Can you believe it has been two decades since Ace Frehley released a solo album? I still remember rocking out to "Rock Soldiers" (from "Frehley's Comet") on cassette, although I barely remember "Trouble Walkin'" aside from the cover of "Do Ya". That said, "Anomaly" is a welcome return from KISS' Kin...

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RAMMSTEIN Guitarist Discusses 'Pussy' Video

RAMMSTEIN guitarist Richard Kruspe spoke to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about the hardcore-pornography-based clip for the band's new single, "Pussy", which can be viewed at this location. (WARNING: The video contains nudity and sex scenes and is not suitable for minors.) "Originally we were going t...

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THRESHOLD To Release 'Paradox - The Singles Collection' Box Set

U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD will release a limited-edition eight-disc box set, entitled "Paradox - The Singles Collection", on October 12. The box will contain eight singles with rare B-sides and a 20-page booklet. The singles are presented in individual sleeves and housed in a black and si...

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ULTIMATUM's 'Puppet Of Destruction' To Be Re-Released With Bonus Tracks

A limited-edition re-release of "Puppet of Destruction" from long-running Christian metallers ULTIMATUM is scheduled to arrive on October 13. According to a press release, "the remastered disc came out phenomenal, thanks to longtime ULTIMATUM collaborator Sid Ysidro being at the helm of the soundboa...