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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: 'The Cold Embrace Of Fear' To Receive North American Release In January
Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE will release an epic monument called "The Cold Embrace Of Fear - A Dark Romantic Symphony" in North America on January 25, 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was issued in Europe in October. Commented RHAPSODY OF FIRE guitarist Luca Turilli: "For...December 15, 2010
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ROB HALFORD, JOE ELLIOTT, RUDY SARZO, CARMINE APPICE Discuss MTV's Early Years In New Book
Greg Prato, the author of such books as "Grunge Is Dead: The Oral History Of Seattle Rock Music", "Touched By Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story" and "A Devil On One Shoulder And An Angel On The Other: The Story Of Shannon Hoon And Blind Melon", has a new title that is now available for purchase. ...December 14, 2010
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OVERDRIVE: 'Angelmaker' Artwork Unveiled
Swedish traditional metallers OVERDRIVE will release their new album, "Angelmaker", on January 21 via Lion Music. The CD was recorded by the band and Johan Blomkvist (BLINDED COLONY, KAPTAIN SUN) and mixed by Pelle Saether (GRAND DESIGN, DIABOLICAL, WOLF) at Studio Underground. The band has also, fo...December 13, 2010
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Parts Ways With Guitarist MARK SIMPSON
Veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have officially parted ways with their guitarist of the last 13 years, Mark Simpson. Simpson says in a statement, "I've decided to leave the band. No bad blood at all, of course. Those guys are my brothers, nothing will ever change that, and I will contin...December 12, 2010
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's Mexico Shows To Feature Guitarists MICHAEL GILBERT And EDWARD CARLSON
Veteran Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM will perform at club Caradura in Mexico City, Mexico on January 14 and January 15. The band's lineup for the concerts will include guitarists Michael Gilbert and Edward Carlson, who will share the stage for the first time in about 14 years. FLOTSAM AND JE...December 11, 2010
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LINKIN PARK, AC/DC, GODSMACK, DISTURBED Among Top-Selling Hard Rock Albums Of 2010
Billboard magazine has published a list of the top-selling hard rock and metal albums, ranked by sales data as compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Not all the albums on the list were actually released during 2010.) It is as follows: 01. Dark Horse - NICKELBACK 02. A Thousand Suns - LINKIN PARK 03....December 10, 2010
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SSS: 'Merry Christmasss' Free Song Available
British crossover thrashers SSS are spreading some festive metal cheer by offering you a free song, titled "Merry ChristmaSSS". It's that time of the year again and the Liverpool thrashers have taken time out of their schedule to think of others and give you all a special treat with a free song to s...December 9, 2010
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CRADLE OF FILTH: Ecuador Concert Canceled
British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have been forced to cancel the first show of their South American tour, which was due to take place this coming Friday night, December 10 at Estadio Chaupicruz in Quito, Ecuador. Commented CRADLE OF FILTH vocalist Dani "Filth" Davey: "Everyone involved with...December 8, 2010
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KAMPFAR Guitarist Quits
Norwegian old-school black metallers KAMPFAR have parted ways with guitarist Thomas. His statement on the matter reads as follows: "After playing guitar in KAMPFAR for quite a few years, I have now decided to leave the band. "I cannot even begin to sum up all the good times I've had together with my...December 7, 2010
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D.J. ASHBA: It Will Be 'A Cold Day In Hell' Before AXL And SLASH Play Together Again
According to current GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Daren "D.J." Ashba, it will be a "cold day in hell" before former GN'R bandmates Axl Rose and Slash collaborate again, quashing rumors of a possible reunion. When Becko of Australia's long-running rock radio station Triple M questioned D.J. ahead of GN'R'...December 7, 2010
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Blood of the Pentagram
Typically speaking, minimalism in metal either works or it doesn't and it usually has just as much, if not more, to do with the imagines conjured, the morbid feelings unearthed, and an aroma of toxicity. GRAVEWURM has been around long enough (1990, to be exact) to make it work to a sufficient, if no...December 6, 2010
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Twilight of the Gods
The pain…she's a comin' strong! That the blackening of the power source we call the sun is not the stuff of joyful celebration is inarguable. "Twilight of the Gods" by Glasgow misery mongers BLACK SUN is sludgy, abrasively post-punk, and noisy as hell. It is torment set to music. The players are voc...December 6, 2010
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CRIMFALL: New Song Posted Online
"Frost Upon Their Graves", a brand new song from the Finnish folk metal band CRIMFALL, can be streamed by clicking on the graphic below. Commented the group: "[Our] new album is basically one long song divided to a shorter sections. This song, 'Frost Upon Their Graves', is the third one. This time w...December 6, 2010
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CROWBAR Films 'The Cemetery Angels' Video In New York City
New Orleans sludge metal legends CROWBAR filmed a video for the song "The Cemetery Angels" yesterday (Sunday, December 5) with director Dale "Rage" Resteghini. Commented CROWBAR guitarist/vocalist Kirk Windstein via Twitter: "Froze [Sunday] morning shooting 'The Cemetery Angels' video in New York Ci...December 6, 2010
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GUNS N' ROSES: Sydney Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of GUNS N' ROSES' December 4, 2010 concert at the Sydney Olympic Park in Sydney, Australia can be viewed below. Check out photos from Getty Images. GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal recently threw cold water on remarks by fellow GUNS axeman D.J. Ashba, who was qu...December 5, 2010
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