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KATAKLYSM: Montreal, Quebec City Photos Posted Online
Canadian death metal masters KATAKLYSM ended a short Canadian trek on June 8 in Quebec City in support of their latest offering, "Prevail". As a special treat for their fans, KATAKLYSM offered one lucky metalhead a chance to win an exclusive custom design guitar that was given away at the end of the...June 10, 2008
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JAG PANZER: 'Chain Of Command' Released On Limited-Edition Vinyl
Night Of The Vinyl Dead has released JAG PANZER's "Chain Of Command" album on limited-edition (350 hand-numbered copies) "yellow explosion" vinyl. The LP, which was originally released on CD in 2004 via Century Media Records, features the following track listing: Side A: 01. Prelude - Chain Of Comma...June 6, 2008
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DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER: New Songs Posted Online
Germany's DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER has posted two brand new songs from its upcoming album "Licht" on the group's MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Es Wird Schlimmer" and "Der Weg" at this location. The band will also release an exclusive EP, "Der Weg", via iTunes on June 27, featuring four songs...June 4, 2008
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MUNICIPAL WASTE To DJ At UK's DOWNLOAD Festival
For you lucky metalheads who are going to this year's Download festival in the UK, you'll now be getting even more of a treat! As if seeing modern thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE playing wasn't enough for you, the band will now also be doing an exclusive DJ set the same night! MUNICIPAL WASTE will be appe...June 2, 2008
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BRUCE DICKINSON On IRON MAIDEN's Secret To Success
Ben Wener of The Orange County Register recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson. A few excerpts from the chat follow. Orange County Register: How would you characterize metal now? Bruce Dickinson: It's kinda come full circle. Except, of course, that now more than ever...June 1, 2008
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PRIMORDIAL Frontman Explains DONG OPEN AIR Cancellation
Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of the of the Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has issued the following update: "Last week I/we had to cancel Dong Open Air in Germany. "I was going to leave making a statement regarding this but due to the ridiculous amount of negativity and back-biting I've be...May 24, 2008
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JAG PANZER Schedules Colorado Springs Concert
JAG PANZER, the legendary Colorado-based power metal band fronted by singer Harry Conklin, will play on Friday, June 20 at the Union Station in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The group will be joined by fellow Colorado-based prog metal act SECTION 16, fronted by Corey Brown (BALANCE OF POWER, MAGNITUDE...May 18, 2008
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PRIMORDIAL Frontman: 'The Real Honest Metal Being Made Out There Today Is In The Underground'
Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of the of the Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has posted a lengthy message on the band's MySpace blog. An excerpt follows. "It's often I look with dismay at the state of the modern metal scene, calculated and plastic, little different to corporate boy and girl...May 14, 2008
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WARRANT Drummer: 'I Feel Like I've Been Given A Second Chance To Reconnect With Old Friends'
WARRANT's official MySpace page has been updated with a new interview with drummer Steven Sweet. Several excerpts follow. Q: WARRANT had played a lot of shows in the past two years. Now that you've taken some down time, are yourestless to get back on the stage? Sweet: Absolutely! After having just d...May 11, 2008
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Goes To College
Anna Gleason of The Lariat reports that VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum came to Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California on May 3 to speak to a full house of students. The event was hosted by music instructor Terry Newman as a special treat for students taking his history...May 8, 2008
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HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM Working On New Material
Daniel Cardoso (ex-SIRIUS, RE:AKTOR) has issued the following update on HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM, his heavy groove/rock/metal collaboration with Kristoffer Garm Rygg (ULVER, ex-ARCTURUS, BORKNAGAR): "Since [HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM's debut album] 'Murder Nature' [2006] was released, Kristoffer and I have both...May 8, 2008
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BONDED BY BLOOD: Debut Album To Include Limited-Edition Bonus Disc
Los Angeles thrashers BONDED BY BLOOD will treat fans to two exclusive bonus tracks on their eagerly anticipated debut album, "Feed The Beast", due out on June 9 in Europe and June 10 in the USA. The two bonus tracks, titled "Severe Violation" and "Unusual Punishment", will come on a limited-edition...May 7, 2008
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METAL CHURCH Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Long-runnning Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH are currently in the studio recording their new album, which will be entitled "This Present Wasteland". The CD's artwork, which was submitted by a fan via a MySpace contest, can be viewed at this location. Commented the band: "Kurdt [Vanderhoof, guitar] i...May 5, 2008
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Ex-DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE Keyboardist DEREK SHERINIAN Featured On RELOCATOR Debut
Keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BILLY IDOL) is featured on the self-titled debut album from the all-instrumental prog-rock project RELOCATOR. Influenced by both modern and classic artists like UK, PLANET X, RUSH and ALLAN HOLDSWORTH, RELOCATOR has developed its own styl...May 1, 2008
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ANGEL BLAKE: Audio Samples Of Six New Songs Available For Streaming
ANGEL BLAKE, the Swedish band featuring former THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen, is currently streaming audio sampes of six songs from its second album, "The Descended", on the group's MySpace page. "The Descended" will be released via Dynamic Arts Records on the following dates: April 30 - Scandi...April 27, 2008
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