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DIR EN GREY Explains London Cancellation

Japanese experimental metal band DIR EN GREY has issued the following update: "To all of our fans in London: We are incredibly sad and disappointed that [Friday] night's [January 30] show at Brixton Academy was canceled. In case you were unclear, it was due to a failure of the London electrical grid...
February 1, 2009
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IMPELLITTERI To Film 'Wicked Maiden' Video

IMPELLITTERI will shoot a "major-budget" music video for the song "Wicked Maiden" on February 4 with director John Logsdon, who has previously worked with DEF LEPPARD, ANTHRAX, RISE AGAINST, AUDIOSLAVE, SEETHER and DEFTONES, among many others. The clip will be a "performance piece," according to IMP...
January 28, 2009
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ZAO: New Album Details Revealed

Influential heavy music act ZAO has set "Awake?" as the title of its new album, due later in the year via Ferret Music. The follow-up to 2006's "The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here" was recorded in Latrobe, Pennsylvania (near Greensburg); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Encinitas, California; and San Marcos, C...
January 16, 2009
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DEATH ANGEL Announces New Bassist

San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans DEATH ANGEL have announced the addition of bassist Sammy Diosdado to the group's ranks. Sammy is a Bay Area native who previously played with the San Francisco hardcore band THE SICK and is a member of the rock and roll outfit ALL TIME HIGHS which is fronted by...
January 10, 2009
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DIR EN GREY On 'The Governor's Ball'; Audio Available

Bassist Toshiya and guitarist Die of Japanese hard rock extremists DIR EN GREY were interviewed for this week's edition of the "The Governor's Ball". You can download the program at this location. DIR EN GREY will release its first North American DVD, "A Knot Of", on February 3, 2009 via The End Rec...
December 27, 2008
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On The Road With TAPROOT

CageRattle has posted an exclusive, two-part video series that documents a typical day on the road for the Michigan-based hard rock quartet TAPROOT. The band says, "Follow us around for load-in, hang-out time, an in-store performance, a meet-and-greet, and finally our performance. You'll get a behin...
December 12, 2008
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DEFTONES Bassist Moved To New Hospital

According to The Pulse of Radio, DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng remains in a coma following a November car accident but has now been moved to a different hospital for long-term care, according to a new post on the band's MySpace page. The post stated, "Chi remains in a coma, and as of this morning there...
December 11, 2008
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CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS: FEAR FACTORY Will 'Come Together Eventually'

MetalSucks recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers. Olde Wolbers recently handled vocal production for New Jersey metallers GOD FORBID's new album "Earthsblood" (Feb. 24, Century Media) and is currently recording with his side project ARKAEA, which also fea...
December 9, 2008
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Members Are 'Angels For Animals'

The brainchild of Benjamin Weinman, the creative force behind the critically acclaimed music group THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, Garmutt pet clothing is as credible as it gets. An influential rocker, Weinman has taken some of the imagery associated with the genre his band inhabits and made some amazing...
December 8, 2008
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN/ALICE IN CHAINS Management Launches Talent Scout Competition

Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group, a management company and record label whose roster includes SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTONES, ALICE IN CHAINS, and CYPRESS HILL, has launched a talent scout competition to find and employ A&R talent scouts across the country. Check out the details at this loca...
December 4, 2008
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DIR EN GREY: New Video Interview Available

Meredith Molinari of Vlazemetal.com conducted an interview with Japan's DIR EN GREY prior to the band's November 29, 2008 concert at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Watch the chat in two parts below. DIR EN GREY will release its first North American DVD, "A Knot Of", on February 3, 2...
December 3, 2008
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DIR EN GREY: 'A Knot Of' DVD To Receive North American Release In February

Japan's DIR EN GREY will release its first North American DVD, "A Knot Of", on February 3, 2009 via The End Records. The DVD follows the band through three long mettle-testing years on the road, giving fans a window into DIR EN GREY's unique world. "A Knot Of" features: 01. Tour 2005: It Withers And...
December 2, 2008
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TESTAMENT Singer Performs METALLICA Cover With DEATH ANGEL; Photos Available

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy joined DEATH ANGEL on stage for a cover of METALLICA's "Trapped Under Ice" during the benefit concert for DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng, which was held on Saturday, November 29 at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Also appearing on the bill were WILL HAVEN (with a sp...
November 30, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD's ROBB FLYNN: 'I F**king Love BLABBERMOUTH'

Mick Stingley of ShockHound recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ShockHound: You were nominated this past year for your first Grammy Award, but you lost to SLAYER. Mixed feelings? Flynn: The Grammys have always voted...
November 29, 2008
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TESTAMENT Frontman To Appear At CHI CHENG Benefit Concert

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy will take part in a benefit concert for DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng on Saturday, November 29 at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Also scheduled to appear are members of DEATH ANGEL, WILL HAVEN, PHALLUCY, EIGHTFOURSEVEN, DEATH VALLEY HIGH and other "special guests....
November 25, 2008