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MOONSPELL: 'Lusitanian Metal' DVD Details Revealed
Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL will release their long-awaited new DVD, "Lusitanian Metal", in Europe on November 21. The complete track listing for the two-disc effort is as follows: DVD 1: * Live At The City Of Ravens (Metalmania, Poland 2004) * Touch Me In The Eyes (video compilation from Opium t...October 7, 2008
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Twilight of the Thunder God
While I'd never, of course, go so far as to say "I do not like AMON AMARTH," I was of the opinion for a long time that their albums, while decent, were outstripped by their live reputation. "Twilight of the Thunder God" goes a long way toward rectifying this, upping the intensity of their lusty ...October 6, 2008
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Global Warning
This one got lost in the shuffle over the summer, but is worth some belated attention. JON OLIVA'S PAIN, of course, is the name of the closest thing to SAVATAGE we're gonna see on the racks any time soon – that band's frontman getting his solo-album jollies when not donning tux and tails and shaking...October 6, 2008
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MESHUGGAH Guitarist On Songwriting Process, 'Math Metal' Tag
Spiritech of Australia's PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mårten Hagström of the Swedish experimental extreme metallers MESHUGGAH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PyroMusic.net: "obZen" has been out for a little while now and seems to be getting some of t...October 4, 2008
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MALEFICE, TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED, TED MAUL To Perform At UK's HELLFIRE FESTIVAL
MALEFICE, TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED and TED MAUL are among the confirmed bands for London, England's inaugural Hellfire Festival, set to take place October 31 - November 1 at Clapham Grand. Rob Ferguson, promoter of the Hellfire event, said, "This festival is all about people who have a passion for the...October 3, 2008
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DARZAMAT: New Album To Be Mixed By SCAR SYMMETRY Guitarist
Polish extreme metallers DARZAMAT have tapped Jonas Kljellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY guitarist) of Black Lounge Studios in Avesta, Sweden to mix their new album, "Solfernus' Path", for an early 2009 release. Commented DARZAMAT vocalist Flauros: "Our friend Marek Dobrowolski, the drummer of the band ONE MAN...October 2, 2008
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EVERGREY Frontman On New Album, New Label, New Sound
Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with EVERGREY frontman Tom S. Englund. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. About Heavy Metal: Since the last CD, you've had a couple different bass players. The latest is Jari Kainulainen (STRATOVARIUS). How did he come to...September 28, 2008
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POSSESSED Pulls Out Of Germany's WAY OF DARKNESS Festival
Reactivated California death metal pioneers POSSESSED have cancelled their appearance at the Way Of Darkness III Festival, set to take place October 2-4 in Bamberg, Germany. According to the group's drummer Emilio Marquez (who also plays in California's SADISTIC INTENT),sole remaining original memb...September 25, 2008
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TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED To Enter Studio In October
UK death/grind band TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED has issued the following update: "To start with, we have just finished our period of summer touring with BLEED FROM WITHIN, SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY and MESHUGGAH. Thanks to everyone who came out to the shows, bought merch or just shook our hand and told us they...September 25, 2008
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TAPROOT: 'Our Long Road Home' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Our Long Road Home", the new album from the Michigan-based hard rock quartet TAPROOT, sold around 7,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release to enter The Billboard 200 chart at position No. 65. Released through Velvet Hammer, the label founded by the management company of the sa...September 24, 2008
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POSSESSED Legend JEFF BECERRA 'Gravely Ill'
Sole remaining original member Jeff Becerra (vocals) of the reactivated California death metal pioneers POSSESSED became very ill while touring in Europe. The group, now featuring Becerra backed by members of California's SADISTIC INTENT, was playing shows on the European continent in preparation fo...September 22, 2008
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THRESHOLD's 'Wireless - Acoustic Sessions' CD Reissued
UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD have reissued their rare 2003 acoustic CD "Wireless - Acoustic Sessions", available exclusively at the band's web site. THRESHOLD recorded this collection of acoustic songs at Karl Groom's Thin Ice Studios (DRAGONFORCE, TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED) in January 2003. The s...September 19, 2008
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SLASH On How GUNS N' ROSES Changed Fans' Lives
RollingStone.com recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash. An excerpt from the chat follows below. RollingStone.com: You've spoken about how much AEROSMITH's "Rocks" influenced you and it was weird to think that "Appetite for Destruction"...September 16, 2008
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'Hooks That Kill - The Best Of Mick Mars & Mötley Crüe' Notes And Guitar Tabs Available
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc. has published "Hooks That Kill - The Best Of Mick Mars & Mötley Crüe", a collection of Mick Mars-approved notes and guitar tabs for 15 songs from the legendary guitarist of MÖTLEY CRÜE. It includes: * Dr. Feelgood * Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away) * Gi...September 10, 2008
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SHADOWKEEP: 'The Hourglass Effect' Release Date Announced
British-American power unit SHADOWKEEP will release its third album, "The Hourglass Effect", in Europe on November 21 via the Dutch label Melissa Records. Over the course of the last few years, the band — formed by guitarists Chris Allen and Nikki Robson — has had to deal with several setbacks. Alle...September 9, 2008
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