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Oblivion Beckons

It already sucks that West Virginia prog-thrash wizards BYZANTINE had to break up, but to do it just as their new album, "Oblivion Beckons", was being released? I mean, that's taking your album title to literal extremes, for one thing. For another, so much for the CD release party — or much chance o...

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FEAR FACTORY Drummer To Guest On 'Uncensored Net Noise'

FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera will be the featured guest on the "Uncensored Net Noise" show on Friday, March 7 at 9:30 p.m. EST. You can listen to the program live via the Internet at this location. Herrera is currently collaborating with FEAR FACTORY guitarist/producer Christian Olde Wolbers...

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Rumors Of New AC/DC Album Heating Up

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that an insider from Albert Music, AC/DC's long-time Australian record company, has revealed there is plenty of excitement building about a possible new album from the band. "We're very hopeful," he said, "but at this stage there's nothing official." AC/DC's New Yor...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, THROWDOWN, POISON THE WELL: Midwest, Canadian Dates Announced

Massachusetts metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE continue to cement their reputation as road warriors. After wrapping up their successful winter tour, the band has just announced another spate of tour dates that will find it hitting several Midwest locations as well as cutting a path all over Canada. The t...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: Classic Albums To Be Reissued With Bonus Material

Poland's Metal Mind Productions will re-release three albums from Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM — "When The Storm Comes Down" (1990),"Cuatro" (1992) and "Drift" (1995) — on March 17 in Europe (June 10 in the U.S. via MVD). Each remastered limited-edition digipack title (limited to 2,000 copi...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM To Film Live DVD At Poland's METALMANIA Festival

Drummer Craig Nielsen of the veteran Arizona-based metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has issued the following update: "It's finally here! In less then one week the band starts its European tour! All the dates lead up to the killer Metalmania festival in Poland with MEGADETH, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, an...

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THREAT SIGNAL Launches 'Demo Diary' Video Series; Part One Available

Canadian metallers THREAT SIGNAL have posted the first part of their "Demo Diary" video series. Watch it below. Commented the band: "We're all really excited about the new material we've been working on, and can't wait to unleash it on you — the masses." THREAT SIGNAL recently uploaded the demo vers...

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M.A.N: New Song Featuring BURTON C. BELL Available For Free Download

"My Own Sickness", the new single from M.A.N, the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich),is available for free download at this location. The track, which features a guest appearance by Burton C. Bell of FEAR FACTORY and ACENSI...

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AC/DC To Enter Studio In March

Spinner.com reports that Australian hard rock icons AC/DC are getting closer to ending an eight-year drought of new music. "God, I'm ready," bassist Cliff Williams, who was in L.A. to participate at the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp, tells Spinner.com. To that end, the group will hit the studio March 1...

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Former KIK TRACEE Bassist To Release Solo Album

Former KIK TRACEE bassist Rob Grad will release his first solo album, entitled "No Apologies", in the spring. Cliff Williams of AC/DC is helping oversee the production on the CD, which is described by Grad as "a reflection of where I've been, where I am now, all I've learned, and a glimpse into wher...

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RAMMSTEIN: New Audio Interview With RICHARD KRUSPE Available

Shockwaves/HardRadio Podcast #27 is available for download at this location (M4A file, 26 MB). This episode features an interview host Bob Nalbandian conducted with RAMMSTEIN/EMIGRATE founding guitarist Richard Kruspe. Also included is part two of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) special...

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FEAR FACTORY Frontman Focusing On ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS

Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY/ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS frontman Burton C. Bell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: Burton, the idea to have you with us this time is this forthcoming debut album by ASCENSION...

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MINISTRY: UK Dates Announced

According to Metal Hammer, MINISTRY will play the following UK dates in May/June: May 27 - London Kentish Town Forum May 28 - Norwich Waterfont May 29 - Manchester Academy May 30 - Glasgow Academy Jun. 01 - Bristol Academy Jun. 02 - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall The valedictory line-up will include PRO...

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M.A.N To Release 'My Own Sickness' Single In March

M.A.N, the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich),will release a new single, "My Own Sickness" (featuring a guest appearance by Burton C. Bell of FEAR FACTORY and ACENSION OF THE WATCHERS),in the beggining of March. The single...

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Former ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER Members Launch New Project

Vocalist Dave Slocum of the now-defunct Atlanta, Georgia sludge metal band ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER has issued the following update: "OK, yes, ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER is done, has been for some time. Had a great run, and had some great times! Thanks to all y'all that came out to shows, let us crash, and all th...