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METALLICA's 'Death Magnetic' Certified Double-Platinum In Germany

METALLICA's latest album, "Death Magnetic", has been certified double-platinum in Germany for sales in excess of 400,000 copies. The CD, which topped the German Media Control chart upon its release last September, shifted 150,000 units in Germany within the first seven days. The four members of META...

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ARMORED SAINT Singer Says Nine Songs Have Been Completed For New Album

Rock Gone Wild, America's newest and most diverse rock festival, will feature over 50 rock legends on two stages during the festival's four-day run. One of those bands, Los Angeles metal legends ARMORED SAINT, will be making its return to Iowa after playing the legendary Iowa Jam in 1986. Rock Gone...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist, JACKYL Frontman On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio and JACKYL frontman Jesse James Dupree were interviewed on this past Saturday's (May 23) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for download an as MP3 audio file at this location. "Maximum Threshold" is an...

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METALLICA Book Authors, 'The 100 Greatest Guitarists' Debate Featured In 'Skull Sessions'

The 23rd installment of the "Shockwaves Skull Sessions" podcast features two segments: first up is a conversation with Bill Hale (author of "Metallica: The Club Dayz 1982-1984") and Joel McIver (author of "To Live Is To Die: The Life and Death of Metallica's Cliff Burton"). The second segment of thi...

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'Metalopolis' To Pay Memorial Day Tribute To Metal's Fallen Heroes

Portland, Oregon's weekly heavy metal program "Metalopolis", hosted by former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Ivan de Prume, will pay a special Memorial Day weekend tribute to metal's fallen heroes this Saturday night, May 23, 2009. Among those being honored are Cliff Burton (METALLICA),"Dimebag" Darrell Abbo...

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M.A.N To Enter Studio In September

M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — will tentatively enter the studio in September to begin recording its third album for an early 2010 release. The band says, "We have about 7-8 new songs ready, and some of the...

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MEGADETH Mainman Issues Studio Update

On January 7, MEGADETH commenced the recording process for its twelfth studio album at the band's own Vic's Garage studio in San Marcos, California. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations" (May 2007...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Interviewed In Denver; Video Available

Sonic Excess conducted an interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio on May 6, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Watch the 14-minute chat below. The self-titled debut album from CYCLE OF PAIN was released on April 21 via Reform Records/Rock Ridge Music. The CD features gue...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Interviewed On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio was one of the featured guests on this weekend's (May 9) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". When asked if there is any truth to the rumor that BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde is "chilling out" backstage these days trying to get...

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TANK, PRAYING MANTIS To Team Up For U.K. Gig

The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale — will team up with legendary NWOBHM act...

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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist To Guest On 'The Classic Metal Show'

Guitarist Herman Li of British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio will be the featured guests on this weekend's (May 9) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". "The Classic Metal Show" can be heard every Saturday night between 9:0...

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VOMITORY: Teaser Video For 'Carnage Euphoria' Bonus DVD Posted Online

Swedish death metallers VOMITORY will release their seventh album, "Carnage Euphoria", in Europe on May 11 via Metal Blade Records (May 8 in Germany). To celebrate VOMITORY's 20th anniversary, a limited first edition of "Carnage Euphoria" will be available with a 90-minute bonus DVD. Titled "Dead &a...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN's DESERVIO: Photos, Video Footage Of Las Vegas Clinic

Full Metal Rock has uploaded photos and video footage of bassist John "J.D." DeServio's April 30, 2009 clinic at Sam Ash Music in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check them out at this location. The self-titled debut album from CYCLE OF PAIN — the brainchild of John "J.D." DeServio — was released on April 21 ...

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DREAM THEATER, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, PAIN OF SALVATION: More 'Progressive Nation' Dates Announced

New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their Progressive Nation tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/August 2009. In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year's package will feature the outstanding musician...

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VOMITORY: Five Songs From 'Carnage Euphoria' Available For Streaming

Five songs from "Carnage Euphoria", the forthcoming seventh album from Swedish death metallers VOMITORY, are available for streaming at this location. The CD is scheduled for release in Europe on May 11 via Metal Blade Records (May 8 in Germany). Commented drummer Tobias Gustafsson: "'Carnage Euphor...