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Wicked Wisdom
I went into this review as skeptical as anyone and expected little from this debut album from the band fronted by actress Jada Pinkett-Smith. I came out of it with a healthy appreciation for the heavy rock/modern metal of WICKED WISDOM. Cutting to the chase, if your music of choice doesn't involve b...March 6, 2006
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CRADLE TO GRAVE Putting Finishing Touches On New CD
CRADLE TO GRAVE, the Vancouver-based band featuring ex-AGGRESSION guitarist Denis "Sasquatch" Barthe, are putting the finishing touches on their new CD, entitled "Within Forever". Songtitles set to appear on the album include "Poison Yourself", "Within Forever", "Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump", "Moon...February 23, 2006
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DRY KILL LOGIC Announce New Bassist
DRY KILL LOGIC have announced the addition of bassist Brendan Duff (100 DEMONS, A THOUSAND FALLING SKIES) to the group's ranks. "We've always known that Brendan was the man for this job, and it's been a long time coming," vocalist Cliff Rigano said in a statement. "We are stoked to have such a close...February 22, 2006
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Hate Yourself With Style
Zak Tell is the undisputed star of the show here — his voice is front-and-center, the music constructed around his vocal lines, and his overbearing assault on controversial topics is what gives CLAWFINGER their unique identity. Whether he's castigating rapists ("Right to Rape") or accusing homophobe...February 20, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Discusses Junk Food On Swedish National TV
In the latest episode of the Swedish metal show "Rundgång", DARK TRANQUILLITY frontman Mikael Stanne reveals his trade secrets as a longtime junkfood connoisseur. The show was aired yesterday on the SVT network and can be seen online at this location (click on the "Se del 4 av Rundgång" link). DARK...February 17, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Explain Raleigh Concert Cancellation
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY have posted the following explanation regarding the cancellation of their appearance at the first show of the group's North American tour with OPETH on Wednesday (Feb. 15) in Raleigh, North Carolina: "As most of you have heard, we didn't play the first gig of the tour due...February 17, 2006
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Norway's ALLFADER Sign With OSMOSE PRODUCTIONS
Norwegian metallers ALLFADER have inked a deal with Osmose Productions for the release of their debut album, "At Least We Will Die Together". Described in a press release as "a mix of death, black and heavy metal," this album is said to sum up what ALLFADER is all about: "aggression, monstrous sound...February 16, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Forced To Miss First Show Of OPETH Tour
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY missed their connecting flight in Paris on their way to the U.S for their tour with OPETH and will unfortunately not play the first show of the OPETH tour on Wednesday, February 15 in Raleigh, North Carolina. DARK TRANQUILLITY's first live appearance on the tour will be in...February 14, 2006
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LETHAL AGGRESSION: New Songs Available Online
Reactivated New Jersey thrashers LETHAL AGGRESSION have uploaded two songs from their upcoming EP on their MySpace.com page. Check them out at this location. According to the band's official bio, "LETHAL AGGRESSION has been thrashing for 20 years now with various lineup changes. They have played wit...February 6, 2006
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Origo
So do you think these Swedes have been hyped enough or is another round of the-band-that-saved-the-world quotes necessary? Just kidding. BURST deserves the accolades. On "Origo", they've taken what can loosely be termed post-hardcore (or whatever the fuck is en vogue now) and made it into a vibrant...February 6, 2006
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IN FLAMES Guitarist: We Cannot Write An Album Like 'The Jester Race' Again
Lords of Metal e-zine recently conducted an interview with IN FLAMES guitarist Björn Gelotte. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Lords of Metal: IN FLAMES has always been the kind of band with a lot of diversity, with this new release being no exception. There is the balance between intensit...February 1, 2006
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DEVOLVED: Another Live Show Announced
Australian tech-metallers DEVOLVED will be performing live at Goodfellas in Rancho Cucamonga, CA on March 9. Also appearing on the bill will be OUR LAST HOPE and DROP 8. As previously reported, DEVOLVED are scheduled to appear at The Knitting Factory Alterknit Lounge in Hollywood, California on Satu...January 29, 2006
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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says New STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Album Will Have 'Different Aesthetic'
Zoltan Koncsok of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mainman Devin Townsend. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: [STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's] "Alien" was your most brutal album to date in my opinion. Where did all that aggression come...January 28, 2006
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Former RITUAL Singer Launches New Project
Former RITUAL singer Juan Ricardo is currently fronting a new technical progressive/power metal band called DARK ARENA. Joining him in this brand-new project are former SOMNUS members Rhiannon and Chris Stolle. RITUAL were previously signed to the German label Massacre Records. The band released one...January 25, 2006
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SKULLSHIFTER: New Demo Track Available for Streaming
SKULLSHIFTER, the New Jersey-based band featuring former INSANIAC members CJ Scioscia (guitar) and Tom Nolz (guitar, vocals),are now offering a pre-production demo of a brand-new track, entitled "Strain", to announce the launch of their just-completed MySpace.com web page. "Strain" is the first tun...January 23, 2006
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