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Guitarist JACK FROST Says New SEVEN WITCHES Album Is A 'Monster'

Guitarist Jack Frost (SEVEN WITCHES, BRONX CASKET CO., ex-SAVATAGE) has issued the following update: "I'm working hard on the new WITCHES album (which is a MONSTER and is nothing that you would expect from WITCHES, but will dig the shit out of nonetheless). "I got to rock out and laugh my ass off at...

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'Get Thrashed' Thrash Metal Documentary: East Coast Premiere Announced

"Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, will have its East Coast premiere in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 1 at 6:00 p.m. as part of the Backseat Film Festival....

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MERCILESS DEATH: Debut Album Samples Available

Two tracks from MERCILESS DEATH's debut album, "Evil in the Night", have been posted on the Heavy Artillery Records MySpace page. According to a press release, the preview tracks "Exhumer" and "Ready to Kill" "capture the speed, aggression and musical prowess of thrash legends such as EXODUS, DARK A...

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PARAGON: New Album Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

German power metallers PARAGON have revealed the track listing and artwork for their new album, "Forgotten Prophecies", due in June. The artwork was created by Dirk Illing, who also worked on the band's "The Law of the Blade" and "The Dark Legacy" CDs. "Forgotten Prophecies" track listing: 01. Hamme...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA: More Solo Tour Dates Announced

Former ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna has lined up the following solo tour dates: Mar. 23 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL Mar. 24 - The Rock - Maplewood, MN Mar. 25 - Vnuk's Lounge - Milwaukee, WI Apr. 19 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH Apr. 20 - The Machine Shop - Flint, MI Apr. ...

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THE CURSED Featuring OVERKILL, Ex-HADES Members: Debut CD Due In May

In the 1980s, many New Jersey-based metalheads witnessed the emergence of two bands that rocketed out of the metal underground — OVERKILL and HADES. Come 2007, the leaders of each band — OVERKILL singer Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo — have joined forces in a new band, THE C...

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'Get Thrashed' Thrash Metal Documentary: New Trailer Available

A new trailer for "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" will receive its...

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DEW-SCENTED: 'That's Why I Despise You' Available For Streaming

German high-energy thrashers DEW-SCENTED have uploaded a new song, entitled "That's Why I Despise You", to their MySpace page. The group just returned from Gothenburg, Sweden, where they shot a video for the track with acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus (LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR). "That's...

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DEW-SCENTED Working On 'That's Why I Despise You' Video

German high-energy thrashers DEW-SCENTED are currently working with acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus (LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR) on a video for their new song "That's Why I Despise You". Due on April 3 in North America (March 30 in Germany, April 2 in the rest of Europe) via Nuclear Blas...

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POWDERBURN, FORCE FED, COURSE OF RUIN To Perform At 'Get Thrashed' North American Premiere

POWDERBURN, FORCE FED and COURSE OF RUIN will perform at the North American premiere of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene. The free rooftop screening is scheduled for Su...

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OVERKILL Frontman Comments On Band's Participation In Last Year's GIGANTOUR

Vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of OVERKILL recently commented on his band's participation in Gigantour 2006. In an interview with Black Night Meditations, Ellsworth said, "We got lucky and got the Gigantour and it helped us do six weeks and solidify our relationships, and you know, I suppose being...

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PARAGON Parts Ways With Bassist

German power metallers PARAGON have parted ways with bassist Jan Bünning due to "musical differences." "We will soon present an adequate replacement who will take on the live promotion of the forthcoming CD, 'Forgotten Prophecies'," the band writes in a statement. Due at the end of May, "Forgotten P...

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OVERKILL: Audio Interview With DEREK TAILER Available

A brand new audio interview with OVERKILL guitarist Derek Tailer, conducted recently by The Musician's Voice, has been posted online at this location. Derek talks about his musical background, his time with OVERKILL, and even gives a funny story about OVERKILL's road manager falling down bowling! OV...

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OVERKILL: More U.S. Dates Announced

OVERKILL has scheduled the following U.S. dates in October: Oct. 04 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater Oct. 05 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock Cafe Oct. 06 - Sayerville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom Oct. 11 - Covington, KY @ The Mad Hatter Oct. 12 - Columbus, OH @ Al Rosa Villa Oct. 13 - ...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: 'In Constant Motion' Instructional DVD Trailer Available

The trailer for DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy's upcoming instructional DVD, "In Constant Motion", has been posted online at this location (Windows Media, 16 MB). The trailer includes clips from Portnoy's drum "duets" with Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL) and Richard Chris...