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Fast and Deadly

Ready for still more drunken, rollicking '80s thrash revival? You'd better be, because it doesn't sound like Canada's MANIAC intends to take no for an answer. This trio of Toronto throwbacks bash out nine quick and filthy anthems to all things evil, demon-besotted and insane, with the kind of clatte...

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A New Shade of Black for the Soul

From what I gather, there is has been a fair amount of hype in the European press for this English band's debut full-length, "A New Shade of Black for the Soul". RISE TO ADDICTION falls squarely into the modern hard rock category, given more muscle with some tough, crunchy riffs, thanks in part to A...

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The_Ascension

Treading tricky ground here, bands like OTEP being at least partially critic-proof. For example: I'd like to point out that virtually everything about this band – including the coo-to-a-bloody-scream vocals, the stuttering basslines, the overwrought breathing into the mic and then shrieking some emp...

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BLOODSIMPLE Frontman Talks Videos, Upcoming DVD

Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net recently interviewed BLOODSIMPLE/VISION OF DISORDER vocalist Tim Williams. Excerpts follow. Live-Metal.net: Are you going to make a video for this album [BLOODSIMPLE's "Red Harvest"]? Tim Williams: Yeah. We already shot one, but honestly we weren't happy with the way it c...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD: 'I Hope That The Misery Of Mankind Stops Or Becomes Less'

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following Christmas letter to fans: "I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New year. "I'm looking forward to, hopefully, a few days of quiet over the holidays. "The year has been long and bittersweet. Musically, it's been a great year. Ho...

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CRIMSON GLORY Bassist Discusses Possibility Of New Studio Album, Reunion With MIDNIGHT

Nikoleta Sarantou of Metalzone.gr recently conducted an interview with CRIMSON GLORY bassist Jeff Lords. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalzone.gr: It's been quite a while since we last heard from CRIMSON GLORY. Can you give us an update? Jeff: To be honest, I haven't been in contact w...

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1349 Continuing Work On New Material

Norwegian black metallers 1349 have issued the following update: "As many of you might already know, Frost [drums, also in SATYRICON] recently had an accident where he fell and broke his leg. He is currently in hospital. In the meantime, the rest of the band will continue to work on the things that...

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ROBERT PLANT Sparks Future LED ZEPPELIN Reunion Rumors

Gigwise.com reports that Robert Plant has sparked fresh rumours about the possibility of further LED ZEPPELIN shows — before quickly denying them. Despite previously saying that tonight's (December 10) show at the O2 Arena would be a "one-off," Plant told the Sunday Times that "it wouldn't be such a...

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PAIN Mainman: Russian Tour Was 'One Of The Highlights In My Music Career'

PAIN mainman Peter Tägtgren (also of HYPOCRISY) has issued the following quick update: "We had a looooong tour/party (October 11th-December 5th) and it's been a lot of fun (hick!). Met a lot of people, drank alot of drinks and we wanna thank you all for coming to the gigs. We were also one of the .....

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Hardcore Legends ADRENALIN O.D. To Reunite To Fight Cancer

New Jersey hardcore/punk legends ADRENALIN O.D. will reunite on Saturday, December 15 for a benefit for the American Cancer Society at the Court Tavern (124 Church St.) in New Brunswick, NJ. Other bands slated to perform include BROKEN HEROES (featuring members of MURPHY'S LAW and THE UNDEAD),THE K...

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SIEBENBÜRGEN Mainman Discusses Decision To Reunite

Metalzone.gr recently conducted an interview with vocalist Marcus Ehlin of the reunited SIEBENBÜRGEN. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Metalzone.gr: My first question has to do with your split up back in 2006. What made you come up to that decision at the time? Marku...

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AMERICAN ANGEL Mainman Comments On Band's Chart Success

New Jersey rockers AMERICAN ANGEL have sold 640 copies of their new album, "Vanity", in the United States since the CD's November 27 release via Chavis Records, according to Nielsen SoundScan. This figure was apparently high enough to land the group in the top position of Billboard's Top New Artist...

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GENE HOGLAN To Play For Reunited Thrashers FORBIDDEN

Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT) has issued the following update: "I'm currently in Stockholm, Sweden, after just returning from a highly successful and awesome string of dates in Italy with my bitches, MELDRUM. "I'd like to say a big thank you and he...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Performs At Former Salt Mine; Teaser Clip Available

During QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's recent European tour, the band played an exclusive unplugged set one mile underground in a former salt mine in Erfurt. Germany. Open to worldwide competition winners only, the November 20 set saw QOTSA breaking out songs they've never played live (going "deep", in th...

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SLAYER: Video Footage Of 1988 'Seat Cushion Riot' In NYC Posted Online

MetalKult.com has just posted the entire live clip of SLAYER's legendary 1988 "seat cushion riot' and "Angel of Death" performance. It was the summer of 1988, and SLAYER were in the midst of their "South of Heaven" tour. On August 31, the tour came to New York City's Felt Forum, the small theater ad...