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LORD BELIAL's THOMAS BACKELIN Joins THE COLD EXISTENCE

Swedish melodic death metallers THE COLD EXISTENCE have announced eth addition of guitarist Thomas Backelin (LORD BELIAL, DEMARCON, SATANIZED, SNAKESTATE) to the group's ranks. From now on, Jan Sallander, who previously handled guitar/vocal duties, will focus on vocals only. Bassist Peter Laustsen s...

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DOMINANCE: 'Echoes of Human Decay' Due In March

Italian death metal cult band DOMINANCE will release its second full-length album, "Echoes Of Human Decay", in March via Kolony Records. The follow-up to 1999's "Anthems Of Ancient Splendour" was recorded at Italy's Studio 73 and features the following track listing: 01. Dead Mechanis 02. Last Witne...

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THE COLD EXISTENCE To Release 'Sombre Gates' In March

Swedish melodic death metallers THE COLD EXISTENCE will release their second full-length album, "Sombre Gates", in March through Kolony Records. According to a press release, "bearing the legacy of DISSECTION, [THE COLD EXISTENCE's] blackened/death metal non-compromising sound is also reminiscent of...

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SCOTT WEILAND's Musical Director: Why You Shouldn't Scream For STP Songs At WEILAND Solo Shows

Los Angeles-based producer/engineer/guitarist Doug Grean, who is a guitarist, keyboardist and musical director for STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland's live solo band, has issued the following update: "So we've finished the first set of [Scott Weiland solo] tour dates. These...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Joined By THE RIVALRY Drummer

Drummer Billy Rymer of the Long Island, New York-based progressive rock band THE RIVALRY has reportedly joined THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN as the replacement for Gil Sharone. Billy (see photo below) grew up living the small town life of Long Island. It was there that upon receiving his first drum set...

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Negotiations For CREED Reunion Underway

The Pulse of Radio reports that CREED is officially working on the details for a 2009 reunion tour, according to Billboard.com. Sources have reported that there are "significant dollars" on the table for a CREED trek, although a spokesperson for Wind-Up said, "There have been some talks, but it woul...

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TESTAMENT Singer Performs METALLICA Cover With DEATH ANGEL; Photos Available

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy joined DEATH ANGEL on stage for a cover of METALLICA's "Trapped Under Ice" during the benefit concert for DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng, which was held on Saturday, November 29 at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Also appearing on the bill were WILL HAVEN (with a sp...

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TESTAMENT Frontman To Appear At CHI CHENG Benefit Concert

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy will take part in a benefit concert for DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng on Saturday, November 29 at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Also scheduled to appear are members of DEATH ANGEL, WILL HAVEN, PHALLUCY, EIGHTFOURSEVEN, DEATH VALLEY HIGH and other "special guests....

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STIGMA: Video Interview Available

HardTimes.ca recently conducted an interview with STIGMA, the band led by legendary AGNOSTIC FRONT guitarist Vinny Stigma. Watch the six-minute chat below. STIGMA released its first album, "New York Blood", in Europe on September 19 via I Scream Records. The CD will be issued in the U.S. via HATEBRE...

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DEATH ANGEL, WILL HAVEN Members To Take Part In Benefit Concert For DEFTONES Bassist

Members of DEATH ANGEL, WILL HAVEN, PHALLUCY, EIGHTFOURSEVEN, DEATH VALLEY HIGH and other "special guests" will take part in a benefit concert for DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng on Saturday, November 29 at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Fat City 314 11th Street @ Folsom San Francisco, California...

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VINNIE PAUL Signing DIMEBAG Book: Locations And Times Announced

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott will publish a paperback photo book/DVD on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, on November 18 via Vinnie's Big Vin label. Entitled "He Came To Rock", the book will contain over 400 pictures of Dimebag along with...

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VINNIE PAUL ABBOTT Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, November 17 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with Vinnie Paul by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For more informati...

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VINNIE PAUL To Sign Copies Of DIMEBAG's 'He Came To Rock' Photo Book

Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott will publish a paperback photo book/DVD on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, on November 18 via Vinnie's Big Vin label. Entitled "He Came To Rock", the book will contain over 400 pictures of Dimebag along with...

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DAVID ELLEFSON, MARCO MENDOZA, JOEY VERA At Bass Player LIVE! Convention; Video Available

David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),Marco Mendoza (ex-THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE),Frank Bello (ANTHRAX) and Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING) are among the musicians who took part in the Bass Player LIVE! convention, which was held November 1-2, 2008 at S.I.R. Studios in Hollywood, California. Com...

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MASACHIST: New Music Posted Online

MASACHIST, the project featuring Thrufel (AZARATH, YATTERING),Daray (drums; DIMMU BORGIR, VADER, VESANIA, NEOLITHIC) and vocalist Pig (Wojciech Wasowicz, a.k.a. Sauron, DECAPITATED),has posted the songs "Crush Them", "Inborn Obedience" and "Womb" on the group's MySpace page. MASACHIST recently com...