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BENEATH THE MASSACRE Forced To Miss Philadelphia Show

Canada's BENEATH THE MASSACRE has been forced to pull out of the Radio Rebellion Tour show in Philadelphia on November 17 due to a death in the family. Currently on the road as part of Converse and Hurley's Radio Rebellion Tour with BEHEMOTH, JOB FOR A COWBOY and GOJIRA, BENEATH THE MASSACRE recentl...

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ASPID's 'Extravasation' Released On CD For The First Time

"Extravasation", a long-lost thrash gem from Russian four-piece ASPID, has been released for the first time on CD. Prior to now, only a very small number of vinyl copies and some very low-budget tapes were ever released — both near-impossible to track down. The world now has a chance to hear what th...

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FEAR FACTORY Drummer Collaborating With TINHORN

FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera is collaborating with the Los Angeles-based metal band TINHORN on the latter group's new CD, due sometime next year. Commented TINHORN bassist Pascual Romero: "We're in a very comfortable situation with Raymond. He's been a longtime personal friend and it was onl...

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BOBBY JARZOMBEK Records With GEORGE LYNCH, Prepares For FATES WARNING Tour

Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, ex-ICED EARTH) has issued the following update: "We had our final FATES WARNING rehearsal in L.A. over the weekend and are getting read to jet over to Europe for a couple of weeks. The lineup is the same that did the Evolution Fest earlier this summe...

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THE ACACIA STRAIN Adds Second Guitar Player

Western Massachusetts' purveyors of all things heavy THE ACACIA STRAIN have confirmed the addition of second guitarist Jonathan Dennison (UNHOLY, ANOTHER VICTIM, PATH OF RESISTANCE, SANTA SANGRE) to the group's ranks. The band will depart for a headlining tour later this fall with support coming fro...

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DESPISED ICON: 'Furtive Monologue' Posted Online

DESPISED ICON's video for the song "Furtive Monologue" can be viewed below. The clip was shot by Jonathan Desbiens and is described in a press release as "an exciting animated montage that will definitely set itself apart from the pack." DESPISED ICON will cap off an extremely successful year as par...

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NIGHTWISH Mainman: 'We're Going To Put A Little More Effort Into America This Time'

Metal Hammer recently conducted an interview with NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen: Metal Hammer: You recently played a secret live show in Hamburg as SUSHI PATROL. How did it go? Tuomas: "Actually we did three secret shows with different names, first was in Estonia, second was in Hel...

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Drummer JOEY KRAMER: 'Boston Is In AEROSMITH's DNA'

Longtime AEROSMITH drummer and Massachusetts resident Joey Kramer was named honorary chairman of the 2007 Boston Music Awards (BMAs). "We are so excited to have Joey Kramer serve as honorary chairman of the BMAs," said Chip Rives, Executive Director of the Boston Music Awards & NEMO Music Festiv...

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FALL OF SERENITY: 'The Crossfire' E-Card Available

An e-card for the new album from German melodic death/thrash metal outfit FALL OF SERENITY, entitled "The Crossfire", is available at this location. Due on November 19 via Lifeforce Records, the CD will include an exclusive video clip for the song "Knife To Meet You". Commented singer John Gahlert:...

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DESPISED ICON Featured On Vice Magazine's VBS.TV

Vice Magazine's VBS.TV recently met up with DESPISED ICON in the band's hometown of Montreal for a tour of the group's practice space. The guys ended up jamming a few tracks while new guitarist Al Glassman explained how he ruined a special vacation with his girlfriend in order to try out for the ban...

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DESPISED ICON Frontman Comments On Upcoming European Tour With MISERY INDEX

DESPISED ICON vocalist Alex Erian has commented on the band's upcoming European tour with MISERY INDEX as well as BENEATH THE MASSACRE, MAN MUST DIE (mainland Europe only),and ANNOTATIONS OF AN AUTOPSY (UK only). "After months of planning, this tour is finally coming together!" he said. We can’t wa...

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OVERKILL Frontman Comments On Current Tour, New Record Label

Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL are currently on tour in support of their new release, "Immortalis". The trek began on October 3 in Elmira, NY at The The Amp and will conclude with a special appearance at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City on Sunday, October 21. "Immortalis",...

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VENGEFUL: 'Sentenced' Video Available

VENGEFUL, the Montreal-based band featuring current and former members of ATHERETIC and MINDS alongside the session drummer for DESPISED ICON, has posted its video for the song "Sentenced". Regarding the clip, the group previously said, "It's violent yet not gory. Artsy yet very death metal. Some of...

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JIMI HENDRIX's Sister To Sign Copies Of 'The Illustrated Experience' In Providence

Janie Hendrix, President and CEO of Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. and co-author of the new book "Jimi Hendrix: The Illustrated Experience" will appear at Borders Books & Music (142 Providence Place, Providence, RI) on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Janie's appearance will include a book disc...

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DESPISED ICON: New Video Trailer Posted Online

Montreal-based quintet DESPISED ICON recently completed a fourth tour of North America in support of its highly acclaimed new album "The Ills of Modern Man". The band will cap off an extremely successful year as part of the "Crashing Through the Holidays" tour alongside THE ACACIA STRAIN, FULL BLOWN...