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Former MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Schedules NAMM Appearances
Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and his OHM: bandmate Robby Pagliari will be making two appearances at the 2006 Winter NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs between January 19 and January 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California: at the Yamaha Guita...January 17, 2006
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SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'We're Not Close To Hanging It Up'
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently spoke to Decibel magazine (web site) about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's much-anticipated follow-up to 2001's "God Hates Us All", tentatively due late summer/early fall via American Recordings. According to King, the upcoming CD doesn't...January 15, 2006
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THE LOS ANGELES MURDERFEST – VERSION 2.0: Complete Lineup, Set Times Announced
The complete lineup and set times for The Los Angeles Murderfest – Version 2.0 have been announced. The event will feature three day of metal, punk and hardcore and is scheduled to be held February 17-19 at the Knitting Factory. Tickets are on sale now. 3-Day Pass - $75 in advance only Feb. 17 - ...January 14, 2006
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ATHEIST Regroup, Announce Exclusive Festival Appearances
Seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST have regrouped for a run of exclusive live performances. Guitarist/vocalist Kelly Shaefer has reassembled what is widely considered the band's classic recording lineup (Shaefer, guitarist Rand Burkey, bassist Tony Choy, and drummer Steven Flynn) for two exclu...January 13, 2006
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SARGATANAS REIGN Part Ways With Bassist
Swedish death metallers SARGATANAS REIGN have parted ways with bassist Niklas Samuelsson. "As depressing as is, we will put no time in mourning this great loss," the band write in a statement. "Instead we will continue to look forward and keep working on our forthcoming release! An attempt to replac...January 13, 2006
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THERION To Begin Pre-Production For New Album Next Week
Sweden's THERION will be starting pre-production for the new album next week, according to a posting on the group's official web site. "The recordings will be interupted to do some festivals in March," the posting adds. "There will be some surprises on stage on the MetalMania festivals..." THERION a...January 12, 2006
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The Unquiet Sky
As the cosmic whirring and acid-trip drone of four-and-a-half minute instrumental opener "No Able Fires" fills the air, it's a cinch that smooth crooning and hardcore breakdowns won't be following. In fact, INDIAN moves right into a nine-and-a-half-minute crawl called "Ration" that sets the tone for...January 9, 2006
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BLOODTHORN Prepare To Release 'Genocide'
Norwegian death metallers BLOODTHORN will release their fourth studio album, "Genocide", in January/February via Red Stream Inc. (Morningstar Records in Europe). The long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "Under the Reign of Terror" was recorded at Godt Selskap Studio (CHTON, GRIFFIN, KEEP OF KALESSIN) in...January 3, 2006
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FEAR FACTORY Drummer: 'CHRISTIAN Is A Better Guitarist Than DINO Ever Was'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: Overall, how would you describe your experiences with Giganatour? Raymond: "It was killer, man. It was actually a really fun tour. We didn't really know w...January 2, 2006
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Organizers Of METALMANIA 2006 Festival Looking For Side-Stage Bands
The organizers of Poland's Metalmania 2006 festival are offering a chance to Polish and foreign bands to perform on the festival's side stage. To apply, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected]. The deadline for all applications is January 11, 2006 at n...December 29, 2005
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Prologue
Former HANGNAIL vocalist Heck Armstrong has been kicking around the scene for years, but he's still got that teen scream going on, the primal yowl of a pimply young Chris Cornell celebrating the onset of his first pubes by caterwauling along with his beat-to-shit ZEPPELIN tapes in the shower. It's a...December 26, 2005
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STRONGHOLD To Cover 'Visions' On LIZZY BORDEN Tribute CD
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based melodic metal band STRONGHOLD are scheduled to cover the song "Visions" on the upcoming LIZZY BORDEN tribute CD, "Baptized in Blood...A True Metal Tribute". Metallicarchangel Records is still looking for 2-3 more bands for the album, tentatively due next year. Bands co...December 25, 2005
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RIBSPREADER To Release New Album In Early 2006
Swedish "old-school death metal" band RIBSPREADER will be releasing their as-yet-untitled new album in early 2006 on the Malaysian label Summers End Records. The CD, which was mastered by Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH, PAN THY MONIUM),will feature the following 10 tracks: 01. Church of the Z...December 21, 2005
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THE LEGION Announce New Singer, Part Ways With Bassist
Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION, featuring current MARDUK drummer Emil Dragutinovic, have issued the following update: "After a long search we have finally found a new vocalist for the LEGION. He's name is Kjetil Hektoen and he’s also known for his participation in CREST OF DARKNESS and ENT...December 20, 2005
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SAMAEL Drummer/Programmer Fractures Wrist, Is Forced To Sit Out European Tour
According to a posting on SAMAEL's official web site, the band's drummer/programmer/keyboardist Xy fractured his wrist in a snowboard accident last week. He will consequently be unable to perform his percussion duties for at least six weeks. The band's first appearance in Israel on December 28 as we...December 19, 2005
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