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KONKHRA: In Writing Mode
Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA have issued the following update: "We are working on new songs. We started writing around February 1 and we already have 10 new songs/ideas, so it should be no problem to record sometime during the summer. "The new shit is simpler in some ways, or maybe we just got m...March 20, 2010
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MORTAL SIN In Writing Mode; Rehearsal-Room Footage Available
Video footage of Australian thrashers MORTAL SIN in the rehearsal studio working on material for their next studio album can be viewed below. MORTAL SIN is currently writing material for the follow-up to 2007's "An Absence of Faith". Singer Mat Maurer states, "We are notoriously slow writers, but ma...March 20, 2010
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DAVID ELLEFSON On Reunion With MEGADETH: 'It's Good To Be Back Home'
Peavey Monitor recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Peavey Monitor: The "Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour" is a triumph for MEGADETH, and a very positive thing for you and [MEGADETH mainman Dave] Mustaine. Now that...March 20, 2010
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MELECHESH Preparing To Enter Studio
Sumerian thrashing black metal act MELECHESH will enter Babajim Studios in Istanbul, Turkey on April 10 to begin recording its as-yet-untitled fifth album for a summer release via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented mainman Ashmedi: "We have been looking for a place to record that can offer us an inspi...March 19, 2010
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Interviewed By INFERNAL MASQUERADE
Infernal Masquerade recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY. Stanne spoke about his band's current seven-week tour with KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA; and his group's latest album, "We Are The Void". The entire 27...March 19, 2010
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LEVI/WERSTLER: New Song Clip Available
DAATH's Eyal Levi and Emil Werstler will unleash their new collaboration, "Avalanche Of Worms", on April 20 via Magna Carta Records. Both accomplished guitarists, their interplay allows Levi's compositional style and Werstler' virtuosic guitar abilities to compliment each other fully; this unique al...March 18, 2010
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Interviewed On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show
Vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY was interviewed on this past weekend's (March 12-14) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the p...March 17, 2010
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DARK TRANQUILLITY: 'We Are The Void' First-Week Sales Revealed
"We Are The Void", the ninth album from Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY, sold around 2,100 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 15 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and dev...March 17, 2010
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IMPERIAL VENGEANCE: 'Night Boat To Cairo' Video Released
British extreme metallers IMPERIAL VENGEANCE have released the video (see below) for their cover of the MADNESS classic "Night Boat To Cairo". The band states, "Those who haven't cast your gaze in its direction yet, be sure to give it five minutes of your time. A word of warning though to our friend...March 16, 2010
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New SCORPIONS Song Featured In Six-String iPhone App
Universal Music Group (UMG),the world's leading music company, today announced the launch of Six-String on the App Store. Six-String is a new iPhone and iPod touch music app that delivers a dynamic guitar experience and includes chart-topping hits culled from real studio masters. Six-String authent...March 16, 2010
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Interviewed On 'Ryan's Rock Show'
Vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY was interviewed for this week's edition of "Ryan's Rock Show". During the chat, which can be viewed below, Stanne discusses the early '90s Gothenburg music scene that changed the world of heavy music and the band's new album...March 16, 2010
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BABYLON A.D. Releases 20th Anniversary Edition Of 'Bang Go The Bells'
After a long hiatus, BABYLON A.D. has regrouped with all the original members and is in pre-production mode for its sixth studio release. 2010 also brings BABYLON A.D. full circle with a new, heart-pounding production of the band's hit song "Bang Go The Bells". The newly recorded version has the sam...March 14, 2010
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LIFE OF AGONY Guitarist Interviewed On 'Mars Attacks' Radio Podcast
LIFE OF AGONY guitarist Joseph Zampella (a.k.a. Joey Z) was interviewed on the latest edition of the "Mars Attacks" radio podcast. The interview was conducted right before the first two shows that the band played in November to commemorate its 20th anniversary. Topics of discussion include the LIFE...March 14, 2010
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Offers Track-By-Track Breakdown Of New Album
A track-by-track breakdown of the new DARK TRANQUILLITY album, "We Are The Void", by the band's vocalist, Mikael Stanne, can be found on the MSN Music metal blog Headbäng. Stanne reveals that there are "several" fans of U.K. goth-rock band SISTERS OF MERCY among the members of DARK TRANQUILLITY, and...March 13, 2010
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WENDY DIO Was 'Annoyed' By BLABBERMOUTH.NET Users' Suggestion RONNIE Was Overdubbing Vocals
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) is currently receiving treatment for the early stages of stomach cancer, with which he was diagnosed last November. His wife/manager Wendy Dio (pictured below with Ronnie) has issued the following update o...March 12, 2010
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