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AMORAL: 'Year Of The Suckerpunch' Single Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Year Of The Suckerpunch", the new single from Finnish metallers AMORAL, can be viewed below. In addition to the title track, which was written and composed by guitarist Ben Varon, the single — due in Finland on February 11 — will include a cover of the MISFITS song "Dig Up Her...February 2, 2009
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The End is not Near Enough
A few years back it seemed like every time I turned around I was getting killer sludge/doom releases from the fertile Northeast Ohio scene. Releases from FISTULA, RUE, and tons of others on labels like Retribute and Corley Music (superman Corey Bing's label) were constantly filling my mailbox. Then...February 2, 2009
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Pave the Way
It is OK to refer to a style of music as just "metal" you know. Just ask Los Angeles' FLATLINE and they will be the first to tell you that they play balls out, pure American metal. Since this is a CD review, we can split a few hairs and note the modern metal and ...February 2, 2009
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AC/DC: 'WrestleMania XXV' Theme Songs Revealed
According to WWE.com, AC/DC's "Shoot to Thrill" (live) and "War Machine" have been chosen as the official theme songs for the 25th anniversary of "WrestleMania" a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced annually by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) (formerly known as the World Wrestling...January 31, 2009
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DARKEST GRACE: Debut Album Out Now
Seattle, Washington-based metal band DARKEST GRACE, which features in its ranks former members DAMNAGED, has officially released its debut album, "Welcoming The Nightmare" via Straight Razor Entertainment (formerly LaMafia Records),the new artist-development company launched by producer Ben Schigel...January 30, 2009
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DIMEBAG's Longtime Guitar Tech Discusses New DIME Amp; Video Available
Late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's longtime tech Grady Champion was interviewed by The Metal Nurse of SkullsNBones.com at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. They spoke about Dean Guitars' new Di...January 29, 2009
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SKELETONWITCH, KYLESA To Team Up For 'Southern Discomfort' Tour
This spring, Ohio's mighty SKELETONWITCH and Georgia lords (and lordess) of sludge KYLESA will embark on the hessian odyssey that is the "Southern Discomfort" tour, a co-headlining trek that — not counting performances by both bands at the Scion Rock Fest in Atlanta — kicks off March 13 in Charlotte...January 28, 2009
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NASHVILLE PUSSY: 'From Hell To Texas' Track Listing Revealed; Gydget Available
Atlanta's NASHVILLE PUSSY will release its long-awaited fifth album, "From Hell To Texas", via SPV/Steamhammer Records on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 13 Rest of Europe: February 16 USA, Canada: March 3 The CD was recorded and mixed at Pedernales Studio in Spicewood,...January 28, 2009
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DEAN GUITARS CEO Talks DIME Amp; Video Available
Premier Guitar's Rebecca Dirks conducted an interview with Dean Guitars CEO Elliott Rubinson at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. They spoke about the new Dime amp which was designed after the legendary sounds and tones...January 28, 2009
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JOETOWN Issues NAMM Recap And Campaign Update
With accolades still pouring in from his hard-hitting studio album from last year, "Pills and Ammo", one-man metal machine JOETOWN continues to spread the word, as he recently spent a memorable day at the NAMM convention. Highlights of his visit would be when JOETOWN jammed onstage for the Behringer...January 26, 2009
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AC/DC To Perform At 'Wrestlemania XXV' In April
Ryan Clark of Wrestling-Edge.com reports that during a recent appearance at the 36th annual Global Media and Communications Conference, Linda McMahon — Chief Executive Officer of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. — announced that rock and roll icons AC/DC will be performing the theme to Wrestleman...January 24, 2009
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TURMOIL: First Song Featuring New Singer Posted Online
A brand new song from the Philadelphia hardcore/metal band TURMOIL featuring the group's latest addition, vocalist Nate Johnson (THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, PREMONITIONS OF WAR),is available for streaming at Lambgoat.com. Johnson joined TURMOIL in December as the replacement for longtime frontman...January 23, 2009
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RIOT: Rare Demo Tracks Posted Online
RIOT mainman/guitarist Mark Reale has issued the following update: "As you may have heard by now, RIOT is gearing up for the '20th Anniversary Thundersteel Reunion'. It's been almost two decades since I last played with Tony Moore, Don Van Stavern, Bobby Jarzombek, and Mike Flyntz and we are really...January 23, 2009
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MUNICIPAL WASTE, NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD Members Join Forces In NO FRIENDS
NO FRIENDS, the band featuring Tony Foresta from MUNICIPAL WASTE on vocals and members of NEW MEXICAN DISASTER SQUAD "playing raging '80s-style hardcore in the vein of DAG NASTY, DESCENDENTS and GORILLA BISCUITS," has posted three unmastered tracks off its forthcoming full-length album on the group'...January 21, 2009
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METALLICA's ULRICH Confirms That He Makes An Appearance In GUNS N' ROSES' 'Better' Video
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has confirmed that he makes an appearance in GUNS N' ROSES' video for the band's new single, "Better". GUNS N' ROSES associate Fernando Lebeis wrote at a GUNS message board last month that the debut of the clip was being held up because Ulrich, who briefly appears in th...January 21, 2009
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