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TESTAMENT Frontman Says 'Dark Roots Of Earth' Songs 'Really Feel Natural' To Perform Live

Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault recently conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Assault: What are you up to these days? I'm sure you must be enjoying the little break that you ha...

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RANDY RHOADS' Family Sues Over 'Failed' Documentary, 'Unauthorized' Book

The estate and family of legendary OZZY OSBOURNE/QUIET RIOT guitarist Randy Rhoads have filed a lawsuit against the filmmakers and authors Peter Margolis and Andrew Klein, the publishing company Velocity Publishing Group, Inc., and co-author Steven Rosen in connection with a failed documentary film...

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A STORY OF RATS: 'Vastness & The Inverse' Artwork Unveiled

Experimental dark noise/drone/ambient sound architects A STORY OF RATS have unveiled the entrancing artwork for the band's upcoming album, "Vastness & The Inverse". A STORY OF RATS began as the the solo musical project of visual and sound artist Garek J. Druss, who also plays in Seattle-based du...

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LEATHERWOLF, MSG, HURRICANE Members To Perform At 'Rockers Against Cancer' Benefit Show

Hollywood Sheriff Productions, the Cancer Research Foundation and the Kind For Cures Collective are presenting the second annual Rockers Against Cancer benefit show this Saturday, January 5 at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., to help raise money and awareness for...

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TARJA TURUNEN Resumes Recording New Solo Album

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has returned to the studio to resume recording vocals for her next solo album, tentatively due in late summer/early fall. In a recent interview with the Music Legends web site, Turunen stated about her upcoming CD: "We have recorded drums, guitars and bass for i...

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TARJA TURUNEN: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Omar Cordy of The Metal Army blog recenty conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Tarja and her husband/manager Marcelo Cabuli recently became the parents of their first child. Turunen, who currently resides in Buen...

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MY DYING BRIDE: 'The Poorest Waltz' Video Released

"The Poorest Waltz", the new video from U.K. doom metallers MY DYING BRIDE, can be seen below. The clip tells the story of a midnight tryst between two young village men and a dorm of blind girls locked in a sanatorium, who dance the night away to elegant music and home made wine. "The Poorest ...

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TARJA TURUNEN: New Video Interview Posted Online

Germany's 60minuten.net recenty conducted an interview with former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. Tarja and her husband/manager Marcelo Cabuli recently became the parents of their first child. Turunen, who currently resides in Buenos Aires, Argentina w...

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MY DYING BRIDE: Quality Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of EINDHOVEN METAL MEETING Performance

Quality fan-filmed video footage of MY DYING BRIDE's December 15, 2012 performance at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting in Eindhoven, Holland can be seen below. MY DYING BRIDE's new album, "A Map Of All Our Failures", was released on October 15 in Europe and October 16 in the U.S. via Peaceville Records o...

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BENEDICTUM Announces New Bassist

BENEDICTUM has announced the addition of bassist Aric Avina (TYNATOR) to the group's ranks. The band states: "Not only has Aric shown his prowess as a bass player, but also demonstrated immense 'grace under pressure' by being thrown right into the fire with recording a new album. We have found a gem...

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Former BURY YOUR DEAD Guitarist Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison

Former BURY YOUR DEAD guitarist Eric Ellis (pictured below) was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of conspiracy and violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act as a member of a violent Jacksonville, Florida gang. According to court documents...

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MUTINY WITHIN: 'Embers' Video Released

"Embers", the new Tommy Jones-directed video from Jersey metallers MUTINY WITHIN, can be seen below. The song comes off the band's sophomore album, "Synchronicity", which will be released on January 12. MUTINY WITHIN made waves in the metal community early in its career by joining the Roadrunner Rec...

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VOLBEAT To Tour North America With DANKO JONES

Danish metal rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT will embark on a North American headlining tour in the spring. The trek, which will feature support from DANKO JONES, will kick off on March 6 in Dallas, Texas. Confirmed dates: Mar. 06 - Dallas, TX - Palladium Ballroom Mar. 07 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ball...

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THRESHOLD Keyboardist Discusses Singer Change, 'March Of Progress' Album

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Richard West of British progressive metallers THRESHOLD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the late vocalist Andrew "Mac" McDermott leaving THRESHOLD in 2007: Richard: "We were just about to go on tour...

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'Black Metal' Short Film To Screen At 2013 Sundance Film Festival

"Black Metal", the newest short film from the creators of the "Hellion", will premiere at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. "Black Metal" stars Jonny Mars ("Hellion", "Saturday Morning Massacre", "A Teacher"),Heather Kafka ("Texas Chainsaw Massacre", "Saturday Morning Massacre", "Joe"),Lowell Barth...