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DIRGE WITHIN To Release 'Absolution' EP In August
Chicago's DIRGE WITHIN will release a new digital EP, "Absolution", on August 16. The three-song effort will give fans a taste of what's to come from the band's forthcoming sophomore album, due out in early 2012. According to a press release, "Absolution" "showcases what fans of DIRGE WITHIN have gr...July 25, 2011
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Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Community Reacts To Norwegian Tragedy
A number of hard rock and heavy metal musicians have posted comments regarding the reports that Norway had been rocked by a two-act tragedy first a downtown Oslo explosion, then a shooting at a youth camp resulting in more than 90 deaths. Some of the messages follow below. Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVE...July 23, 2011
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DEATH ANGEL Answers Fan-Submitted Questions (Video)
The five members of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band DEATH ANGEL recently answered a number of fan-submitted questions via a series of clips posted on their official YouTube channel. You can now see the latest footage below. DEATH ANGEL recently canceled its participation in the Neckbre...July 22, 2011
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DARK TRANQUILLITY: 'Iridium' Video Released
"Iridium", the new video from Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's ninth album, "We Are The Void", which sold around 2,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 15 on the Top New Artist...July 20, 2011
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PSYCHOTIC WALTZ: Quality Video Footage From Holland's ZWARTE CROSS Festival
Quality fan-filmed video footage of reunited San Diego, California-based progressive metallers PSYCHOTIC WALTZ performing at this year's Zwarte Cross (Black Cross) festival on July 15, 2011 in Lichtenvoorde, Holland can be seen below. PSYCHOTIC WALTZ's participation in the "Power Of Metal" tour with...July 18, 2011
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GURD: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
Swiss thrashers GURD will release their new album, "Never Fail", on October 28 via NoiseArt Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Never Fail 02. Terminate 03. Burn Yourself 04. Rising From The Ashes 05. A Higher Meaning 06. The Truth Will Leak 07. Blame Someone Else 08. No Sleep F...July 7, 2011
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DEATH ANGEL: 'An Incredible Opportunity Has Arisen For The Band'
San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL have released the following statement: "Due to what we feel is an incredible opportunity that has arisen for the band, DEATH ANGEL is forced to pull out of this year's Neckbreaker's Ball [tour with DARK TRANQUILLITY, ELUVEITIE, VARG, MERCENARY and OMNIUM...July 6, 2011
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GURD Signs With NOISEART RECORDS
Swiss thrashers GURD have inked a booking and record deal with Rock The Nation and NoiseArt Records. The band's new album, "Never Fail", will be released on October 28. Commented the band: "With our new record, 'Never Fail', we do have a true masterpiece ready for take-off and we are happy that it's...July 1, 2011
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ONSLAUGHT And GAMA BOMB To Tour U.K. In September/October
British thrashers ONSLAUGHT will team up with Irish maniacs GAMA BOMB for a U.K. tour in September/October. Support on the trek will come from FALLEN FATE. "However you think of it, it's gonna be an historic tour a barrage of the finest British and Irish thrash," says ONSLAUGHT vocalist Sy Keeler. "...July 1, 2011
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PSYCHOTIC WALTZ Confirmed For Germany's KEEP IT TRUE XV Festival
Reunited San Diego, California-based progressive metallers PSYCHOTIC WALTZ will headline the Keep It True XV festival, set to take place April 27-28, 2012 ay Tauberfrankenhalle in Lauda-Knigshofen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: PSYCHOTIC WALTZ (USA) SWORD (CAN) TYTAN (UK) O...June 6, 2011
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MERCENARY Guitarist Joins MIDNIGHT CHASER
Sven Soderlund, guitarist and vocalist for the legendary '80s thrash band MERCENARY, has joined the San Francisco-based traditional hard rock/heavy metal act MIDNIGHT CHASER as the group's second guitarist. Commented Soderlund: "I have put the recording of MERCENARY S.F.'s debut release on the backb...June 1, 2011
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ONSLAUGHT Forced To Cancel METALFEST Appearances
British thrashers ONSLAUGHT have been forced to cancel their previously announced appearances at the Metalfest festivals in Germany and Austria due to the fact that the band's lead vocalist, Sy Keeler, was diagnosed with viral laryngitis. Commented Keeler: "First off, I'd like to say how completely...May 28, 2011
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EUMERIA: 'Rebel Mind' Release Date Announced
EUMERIA the brainchild of former OUTWORLD keyboardist Bobby Williamson will release its debut album, "Rebel Mind", on June 28 via CD Baby and all digital music stores. The band decided to release the CD independently after reviewing several offers over the last few months. Commented Williamson: "Thi...May 24, 2011
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PSYCHOTIC WALTZ: New Video Interview Posted Online
Mike of Austria's Stormbringer.at webzine conducted an interview with reunited San Diego, California-based progressive metallers PSYCHOTIC WALTZ when the band played in Vienna, Austria on March 12, 2011 as part of the "Power Of Metal" European tour with SYMPHONY X, NEVERMORE, MERCENARY and THAUROROD...May 6, 2011
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CRIMINAL Begins Recording New Album
Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL entered HVR Recording Studios in Suffolk, U.K. yesterday (Friday, April 22) to begin recording their seventh studio album, the first since the departure of guitarist/founding member Rodrigo Contreras and the subsequent addition of Basque guitar wizard Olmo Casca...April 23, 2011
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