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Domination and Servitude

Had I spent time with this when it first arrived in the last quarter of 2008, it would have been worth at least an honorable mention in my year-end list. "Domination and Servitude" from New England's COLD NORTHERN VENGEANCE is one of the more imaginative efforts from the USBM scene, at least among t...

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DARKNESS DYNAMITE Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of France's DARKNESS DYNAMITE. The band's as-yet-untitled debut album is due in June. DARKNESS DYNAMITE was formed in January 2007 and recorded its first EP, "Through The Ashes Of The Wolves", in June of that same year. After selling out the first pressi...

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STATIC-X: 'Cult Of Static' Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for "Cult of Static", the new album from the Los Angeles-based metal quartet STATIC-X, can be viewed below. "Cult of Static" is scheduled for release on March 17 via Reprise Records. The CD's first single, "Stingwray", hits airwaves February 14. The track was inspired by Wayne Stat...

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STATIC-X Bassist Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available

Possum of Altitude conducted an interview with bassist Tony Campos of the Los Angeles-based metal quartet STATIC-X at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants),which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the three-minute chat below. S...

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EXTREME TO Guest On VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show'

Reunited Boston hard rockers EXTREME will be the featured guests on an upcoming episode of "That Metal Show", VH1 Classic's new metal-themed talk show co-hosted by Eddie Trunk. The episode of "That Metal Show" featuring EXTREME will be taped on Wednesday, February 18 at NEP Studio 33 (503 West 33rd,...

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LAZARUS A.D.: 'The Onslaught' Artwork Unveiled

Kenosha, Wisconsin's LAZARUS A.D. has unveiled the track listing and artwork for its debut album, "The Onslaught", which is scheduled for release on March 3 via Metal Blade Records. Originally known simply as LAZARUS, the band has been pummeling audiences with their brand of modern thrash since the...

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STATIC-X/ASESINO's TONY CAMPOS To Debut New Signature Bass At NAMM

STATIC-X/ASESINO's Tony Campos will debut his new Fernandes signature bass guitar this Friday, January 16 at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. He will appear at the Fernandes booth (#596...

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GODSPLAGUE Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

Bassist Arska Hietala has left the Helsinki, Finland-based metal band GODSPLAGUE for "family reasons." Arska played his last concert with GODSPLAGUE at the Helldone Festival on December 29 at the Tavastia club in Helsinki. GODSPLAGUE is currently writing songs for its fourth album and planning to go...

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Into the Labyrinth

Maybe it's just that those that were around during the NWOBHM explosion just like to bitch about "kids these days" or maybe it is in fact a crime that SAXON still doesn't get the accolades it deserves. Then again, we're talking primarily about stateside fickle fans that too often overlook the merits...

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New Metal Leader

It has been several years since I've really given much of a shit about MANOWAR. Not that I don't appreciate what they do; I just kind of lost interest some years back, but still cherish golden 80s albums like "Fighting the World", "Hail to England", and "Kings of Metal". As such, I was marginally in...

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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES: 'Come Alive' Video Teaser Available

A short teaser for SUICIDAL TENDENCIES' video for the band's new single, "Come Alive", can be viewed at this location. In a recent interview with the Great Falls Tribune, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES frontman Mike Muir stated about the song's lyrical content, "There's a lot of people ... their heart's beatin...

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MASTIC SCUM Preparing To Record New Album

Austrian death metallers MASTIC SCUM will enter the studio in February to begin recording their fourth album for a late spring/early summer release via Cudgel Agency. According to the band, "The new material is fucking exciting and heavy as fuck: shredding mosh grooves and grinding blast attacks. We...

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STATIC-X: 'Cult Of Static' Track Listing Revealed

Los Angeles-based metal quartet STATIC-X has finalized the track listing for its new album, "Cult of Static", due on March 17 via Reprise Records. The CD's first single, "Stingwray", hits airwaves February 14. The track was inspired by Wayne Static's wife, former adult film star Tera Wray, and the C...

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Former VIXEN Drummer Schedules NAMM Signing Session

Former VIXEN drummer Roxy Petrucci will take part in a signing session at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. She will be at the Zildjian booth on Saturday, January 17 at 3:00 p.m....

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WITCH, EARTHLESS To Team Up For North American Tour

WITCH, the band featuring J. Mascis of DINOSAUR JR. on drums alongside members of FEATHERS, and Tee Pee Records labelmates EARTHLESS will team up for a set of tour dates starting in late February. Feb. 20 - Toronto, ONT - The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern Feb. 21 - Montreal, QUE - Les Saints Feb. 22 -...