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Haunting, swirling, minimalist and somehow progressive at the same time, ENSLAVED have thrived since the original second wave of Norwegian black metal by following their own meandering muse. Even as far back as their "Hordane's Land" split with EMPEROR, they favored long songs, trance-inducing ambie...March 9, 2005
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The Sense Apparatus
It wouldn't be a record from The End if it didn't have a slightly pompous avant-garde edge to it, would it? The label that unleashed ARCTURUS, LOVE HISTORY and MADDER MORTEM (not to be confused with NOKTURNAL MORTUM) remains America's go-to imprint for extreme music off the beaten path, artistic (or...March 9, 2005
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NIGHTWISH Bassist Credits 'Hard Work' For Band's Commercial Success
NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marco Hietala recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna webzine about the commercial success of the group's latest CD, "Once", and the comparisons to bands like EVANESCENCE and WITHIN TEMPTATION, among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: Antenna: Do you think th...March 9, 2005
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Former CANCER Guitarist Changes Name Of Solo Project
Former CANCER guitarist Rob Engvikson has changed the name of his long-running ASATRU project to DANELAW. "The reason for this is because the band was always supposed to be about Vikings, their way of life, their adventures and achievements, and everything else about Vikings, and I felt that the nam...March 7, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES' Manager Slams NY TIMES Over 'Rubbish' 'Chinese Democracy' Article
Merck Mercuriadis, worldwide CEO for the Sanctuary Group and manager of GUNS N' ROSES, has responded to The New York Times article entitled "Success, excess and a music industry phantom" about GUNS N' ROSES' long-awaited "Chinese Democracy" album, which was dubbed by the paper "probably the most exp...March 6, 2005
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Serial Killer: METALLICA And LINKIN PARK Influenced Me To Kill
Serial killer Richard Paul White (photo),one of Colorado's most notorious killers, recently spoke from jail about his crimes. He has confessed to six murders in the Denver area. A lifetime of untreated mental illness, heavy metal music and violent movies drove him to kill, he said, in an exclusive...March 3, 2005
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TRIPP EISEN's Attorney: 'We'll Deal With The Charges In Court'
Marc Pollack, manager for STATIC-X, has confirmed that the band have parted ways with troubled guitarist Tripp Eisen (real name Tod Rex Salvador),but would not use the term ''fired'' in connection with the break with Salvador, 39, of Burbank, Calif. Speaking to Tom Coombe of Allentown, Pennsylvania...March 2, 2005
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In the Arms of God
A blues beat and even bluesier guitar line leads into a classic COC riff stomp on "Stonebreaker". Once Pepper Keenan's vocals enter, you just know that this is the real COC. "In the Arms of God" takes much of the heaviness of "Wiseblood", even the dense feel of "Blind", while retaining some of the s...March 2, 2005
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DARKANE Guitarist Signs Solo Deal With LISTENABLE RECORDS
DARKANE guitarist Christofer Malmström has inked a deal with France's Listenable Records for his solo project, NON-HUMAN LEVEL. "I am very much looking forward to work with them and I have really high anticipations regarding this album!" Christofer writes on his web site. "Ryan van Poederooyen (DEVI...February 24, 2005
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MAX CAVALERA Says New SOULFLY CD Is 'A Very Heavy, Brutal Album'
SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera spoke to the SOULFLY fan site SoulflyWeb.com last Saturday (Feb. 19) about the group's upcoming DVD release, "The Song Remains Insane", their forthcoming studio album and their future touring plans, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: SoulflyW...February 23, 2005
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THE ESOTERIC's House Burns Down
THE ESOTERIC, the Lawrence, KS-based outfit featuring COALESCE and REGGIE AND THE FULL EFFECT guitarist Cory White as well as former TODAY IS THE DAY drummer Marshall Kilpatric, have issued the following update: "This morning around 3 a.m., THE ESOTERIC's home, studio and practice space went up in f...February 22, 2005
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RAGE, CREMATORY, MERCENARY Confirmed For Turkey's ROCK STATION Festival
RAGE, CREMATORY, MERCENARY and GRAVEWORM are among the bands confirmed for the eighth Rock Station festival, set to take place March 25-27 at the Saklikent Concert Hall in Ankara, Turkey. The billing for the festival is shaping up as follows: RAGE CREMATORY MERCENARY GRAVEWORM CADAVEROUS CONDITION M...February 17, 2005
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MALICE IN WONDERLAND Part Ways With Synth Player; New Audio Sample Available
Norwegian dark/glam rock act MALICE IN WONDERLAND have parted ways with synth player Rob Cruel. "Both Rob and MIW felt it was time to go separate ways due to his lack of inspiration," the group write in a statement. "The decision to let Rob go will have no effect [on] the future of the band. ...February 17, 2005
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PAINMUSEUM/TESTAMENT Guitarist Teams Up With MUSICIAN'S FRIEND
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (PAINMUSEUM, TESTAMENT, HALFORD) has teamed up with the world's largest musical equipment company, Musician's Friend, in order to bring a Metal Mike Gear Shop. Metal Mike Gear Shop makes it easy for guitar fanatics to find out about and directly purchase equipment as...February 15, 2005
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Drummer MARK ZONDER Talks About His Current Status With FATES WARNING
FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder recently gave an interview to the group's official web site about his current status with the band, his drumming technique and his other projects, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: The Official statement regarding your involvement wi...February 14, 2005
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