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BRAIN DRILL Announces New Bassist

Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers BRAIN DRILL have announced the addition of bassist Ivan Munguia (CARNIVOROUS, ODIOUS MORTEM) to the group's ranks. "I'm stoked to be playing with such high-caliber musicians, in a band as crushing and talented as BRAIN DRILL," he said. "Soon we'll be out...

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'Heavy Metal Islam' Book Author Guests On 'Uprising' Radio Show; Audio Available

Musician and college professor Mark LeVine , who spent the past six years jamming with musicians, and interviewing fans and performers alike at heavy metal concerts all around the Middle East and North Africa for his new book, "Heavy Metal Islam: Rock, Resistance, and the Struggle for the Soul of Is...

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DORO: New Single Details Revealed

German "metal queen" Doro Pesch will release a new single entitled "Celebrate (The Night Of The Warlock)" on October 31 in Germany and November 3 in most of the rest of Europe via AFM Records. The EP will contain three versions of the single's title cut "Celebrate" — including one that features gues...

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When Shadows Fall

Greece's REFLECTION has been releasing albums since 1992, yet its debut for traditional metal powerhouse Cruz Del Sur may be the one that pushes the name to the world stage. The act refers to itself as "Hellenic epic/doom metal" and the style heard on "When Shadows Fall" is in fact doomy, but the ep...

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ULI JON ROTH: More U.S. Dates Announced

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth has just released his first real rock record since 1985's "Beyond The Astral Skies" in Japan via Marquee Records. The European and USA releases will follow later this month on SPV. Entitled "Under A Dark Sky", the CD is the first official release in the long-awaited...

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Pulls Out Of METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST, Acquires New Singer

Austrian symphonic metallers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have issued the following update: "First the bad news: in a mutual agreement with the organisation of Metal Female Voices Fest [set to take place October 18-19 in Wieze, Belgium], we have come to the point to not play at this year's edition and postpo...

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BRAIN DRILL Announces New Drummer, Seeks Bassist

Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers BRAIN DRILL have announced the addition of drummer Joe Bondra from Pennsylvania to the group's ranks. Commented Bondra: "I always thought that BRAIN DRILL was one of the most brutal bands in the death metal scene, and now I am extremely excited to be part...

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Reunited SNOT: Video Footage From Studio Posted Online

Behind-the-scenes studio footage featuring the reunited lineup of the legendary Santa Barbara metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT — original members Mikey Doling (guitar),John "Tumor" Fahnestock (bass),Jamie Miller (drums) and Sonny Mayo (guitar) along with the group's latest addition, former DIVINE HERES...

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Reunited SNOT Plays First Show In 10 Years; Video Available

The reunited lineup of the legendary Santa Barbara metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT — featuring original members Mikey Doling (guitar),John "Tumor" Fahnestock (bass),Jamie Miller (drums) and Sonny Mayo (guitar) along with the group's latest addition, former DIVINE HERESY vocalist Tommy Cummings (a.k.a....

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LEMMY, DIO, IOMMI, ALICE COOPER, GEOFF TATE Featured On 'Metal Christmas' Album

Santa Claus is barreling on into town... like a freekin' runaway freight train! Bob Kulick and Brett Chassen have just finished the mastering of one of the most amazing Christmas albums! Christmas, you say? These days you gotta start early to get the word out! Recorded in the 101-degree Van Nuys, Ca...

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SNOT To Play First Show In 10 Years Tonight In Santa Barbara

The reunited lineup of the legendary Santa Barbara metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT — featuring original members Mikey Doling (guitar),John "Tumor" Fahnestock (bass),Jamie Miller (drums) and Sonny Mayo (guitar) along with the group's latest addition, former DIVINE HERESY vocalist Tommy Cummings (a.k.a....

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DORO Schedules One-Off Concert In Santa Fe

German "metal queen" Doro Pesch will play a one-off show at the Camel Rock Casino in Santa Fe, New Mexico on September 13. Doro Pesch will celebrate her 25th anniversary as a performer with a special concert in her hometown of Düsseldorf, Germany on December 13 at the ISS Dome. Also scheduled to app...

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CRADLE TO GRAVE Announces West Coast Tour

CRADLE TO GRAVE, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based band featuring ex-AGGRESSION guitarist Denis "Sasquatch" Barthe, has announced the details of its upcoming West Coast North American tour. The band will be hitting markets on the coasts of Canada, US. and Mexico throughout the month of August. C...

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Reunited SNOT Releases New Song, Announces Tour With DEVILDRIVER

The reunited lineup of the legendary Santa Barbara metal/punk rock hybrid SNOT — featuring original members Mikey Doling (guitar),John "Tumor" Fahnestock (bass),Jamie Miller (drums) and Sonny Mayo (guitar) along with the group's latest addition, former DIVINE HERESY vocalist Tommy Cummings (a.k.a....

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DEVILDRIVER Interviewed On 'Uranium'; Clip Available

"Uranium", which is exclusively available on Fuse on Demand, sat down with DEVILDRIVER recently to talk about the Santa Brabara, California band's latest music video, "Not All Who Wander Are Lost", and the group's attempt at setting a world record. Watch a clip of the episode below. The full episode...