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SKYCLAD: Interview, Performance Footage From Bulgaria Posted Online

Metal Hangar 18 conducted an interview with guitarist Steve Ramsey of SKYCLAD, the seminal British band which is often referred to as "the originator of folk metal," on October 31, 2009 when the group played The Box in Sofia, Bulgaria as part of its East European mini-tour. Watch the chat below. Als...

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OVERKILL Frontman Interviewed In Mexico City; Video Available

Mexico's Search & Destroy conducted an interview with vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL when the band played Mexico City on October 24, 2009. Watch the chat below. OVERKILL has inked a U.S. deal with E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records) for the February 9,...

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RAGE: 'Strings To A Web' Artwork Unveiled

The cover artwork for "Strings To A Web", the forthcoming album from veteran German metallers RAGE, can be viewed below. The artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA, THERION),and it shows the soundchaser as a spider, caught in a web. RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski is currently working on t...

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EXODUS: TV-Broadcast-Quality Footage From Colombia Available

Vocalist Rob Dukes of San Francisco Bay Are thrashers EXODUS has issued the following update: "We spent three months with KREATOR over the last half year and [the last night] was an awesome way to end the tour. "Sao Paulo is amazing, the fans are great, but really, all of South America has been grea...

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OVERKILL Signs U.S. Deal With E1 MUSIC; 25th-Anniversary Concert Planned

New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL have inked a U.S. deal with E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records) for the release of their new album, "Ironbound". The CD, which will be issued in Europe on January 29, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records, was mixed by PAIN/HYPOCRISY mainman Peter Tägtgren and is desc...

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SUIDAKRA Bassist To Sit Out U.K. Tour With SAXON

Bassist Marcus Riewaldt of German melodic folk/death metallers SUIDAKRA will be forced to sit out the band's upcoming U.K. tour with SAXON and ANVIL because he "has to take care of some important personal stuff at home," according to a statement release by the group. A temporary replacement will joi...

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UNEARTH: 'The March' Special Edition Bonus DVD Preview Available

On November 10, fans will be able to get their hands on the new deluxe version of UNEARTH's latest album, "The March". The CD will come with a bonus DVD featuring a tour documentary entitled "The Three Day March", featuring footage shot by acclaimed director Doug Spangenberg (LAMB OF GOD, EVERY TIME...

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OVERKILL Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL have inked a multi-album deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's new CD, "Ironbound" — which is described as a true "thrasher-piece" — is scheduled for release on January 29, 2010. "Good to be with a label that understands what OVERKILL are about and wha...

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SAXON: New Five-Minute 'Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie' Trailer Posted Online

A new five-minute trailer for the upcoming documentary on British rock legends SAXON, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie", can be viewed below. U.K.'s Coolhead Productions is putting the finishing touches on "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie". The film, which is expected to be released in December, cel...

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OVERKILL: South American Dates Announced

New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL have scheduled the following South American tour dates: Mar. 16 - Santiago De Chile, Chile - Teatro Teleton Mar. 18 - Porto Alegre, Brazil - Opiniao Mar. 19 - Recife, Brazil - Clube Portugues do Recife Mar. 20 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Via Marques The members of...

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UNEARTH Vocalist Interviewed By Germany's PITCAM PRODUCTION

Berlin, Germany's PitCam Production conducted an interview with UNEARTH vocalist Trevor Phipps after the band's September 26, 2009 performance in Berlin during the "Our Hate Will Destroy You" European tour with CHIMAIRA, THROWDOWN and DAATH. Watch the chat below. UNEARTH's latest music video, for th...

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UNEARTH's 'Grave Of Opportunity' Video Released

UNEARTH's latest music video, for the track "Grave Of Opportunity", has premiered exclusively on the massive gaming community site Destructoid.com. Watch it below. The "Grave Of Opportunity" clip was shot with Artificial Army. Vocalist Trevor Phipps states, "We wanted to give the vibe of a party mee...

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AUBURN RECORDS Announces 25th-Anniversary Concert

Auburn Records, an independent heavy metal label based in Cleveland, Ohio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special concert on Saturday, December 12, 2009. The event will take place at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland. Admission is FREE. Showtime is 5 p.m. The lineup is: DESTRUCTOR BREA...

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NEVERMORE Completes Recording New Album

Seattle metallers NEVERMORE have finished recording their new album, "The Obsidian Conspiracy", for an early 2010 release via Century Media Records. The drum tracks for "The Obsidian Conspiracy" were completed in the group's hometown of Seattle with SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers, who previously w...

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UNEARTH's 'Grave Of Opportunity' Video To Debut Next Monday

UNEARTH's latest music video, for the track "Grave Of Opportunity", is set to premier exclusively on the massive gaming community site Destructoid.com on Monday, October 26. The "Grave Of Opportunity" clip was shot with Artificial Army. Vocalist Trevor Phipps states, "We wanted to give the vibe of a...