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Kiss of Death

At 61 years old, Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister isn't about to go out of his way to win over those few, pathetic, soulless bints who don't like MOTÖRHEAD. The band has a well-worn groove, and they've settled into it, releasing a string of albums over the last decade so consistent, it's easy to forget someti...

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NEVERMORE: Album Reissues Detailed

Seattle's premier metal outfit NEVERMORE has opened its chamber of secrets, unveiling previously unreleased material as well as various other rarities, which will be used as bonus content for its upcoming re-releases of "Nevermore" (1995),the "In Memory" EP (1996),and "The Politics of Ecstasy" (19...

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ASSASSIN: Finnish Shows Cancelled

ASSASSIN's previously announced shows in Finland (Aug. 31 in Helsinki and Sep. 2 in Lappeenranta) have been cancelled by the promoter. "We feel sorry for all thrashers who wanted to see us and the other bands," the reformed German metallers said in a statement. "We just hope to be over in Finland ve...

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ASSASSIN: Finnish Dates Announced

Reformed German thrashers ASSASSIN will make their Finnish live debut in late September/early October. Support on the dates will come from Finland's thrash machine and management stablemates NATIONAL NAPALM SYNDICATE. The details are as follows: Aug. 31 - Helsinki, FIN @ Tavastia Sep. 02 - Lappeenra...

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OH THE HORROR: Debut CD Now Available

Southern New Jersey-based five-piece OH THE HORROR have just released their debut CD, "Hands Pressed Against the Glass", through Play The Assassin Records. Drawing influences from bands like the DEFTONES, THE MARS VOLTA, GLASSJAW and RADIOHEAD, OH THE HORROR has sculpted their own version of hard ro...

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DAN SWANÖ: 'I Have Done So Much Lately, It Is Hard To Keep Track'

Finnish Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH, PAN THY MONIUM) fan site Swano.tk recently conducted an interview with Swanö about the projects he is currently involved in, both as a producer and as a performing musician. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: You are pro...

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Sinner's Intuition

I'll not beat around the bush. "Sinner's Intuition" by Chicago's ENFORSAKEN is one of the best examples of melodic death metal that I have heard in quite some time. Bold words, I know, but ENFORSAKEN gets everything right with the Gothenburg-infused style heard on its third full-length release (and...

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OH THE HORROR Sign With PLAY THE ASSASSIN RECORDS

Play The Assassin Records has announced the signing of OH THE HORROR. Hailing from New Jersey, this five-piece are prepping their debut release, "Hands Pressed against the Glass", due mid-May. Drawing influences from bands like the DEFTONES, THE MARS VOLTA, GLASSJAW, and RADIOHEAD, OH THE HORROR has...

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Metal Black

In the age of digital recording and lost metal innocence, it's physically impossible for a band to suck as bad as VENOM did in their formative years, and still be so awesome. But that didn't stop Cronos from trying to recapture the filth, fury and unholy incompetence of the band's classic(k) early w...

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WARGASM: DVD Update

Boston's thrash pioneers WARGASM recorded their special reunion show on Sept. 18, 2004 at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA for an upcoming DVD, tentatively due later in the year. The DVD is set to include the entire reunion show, along with a documentary about the band, complete with vintage li...

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VENOM: North American Release Date Set For 'Metal Black'

Sanctuary Records has set an April 4 North American release date for the new VENOM album, entitled "Metal Black". "Metal Black" (view album cover at this location) was mixed at the Townhouse Studios in London and contains 14 new songs, including "Antechrist", the demo for which can be heard at this...

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VENOM: New Seven-Inch Single Planned

VENOM's record label Sanctuary are planning to release a 7" single from the group's new album, "Metal Black". The full-length CD is set for a March 27 release, although the single should hit the shops prior to the album. An exact release date ahs not yet been confirmed. "Metal Black" (view album cov...

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ASSASSIN: More European Tour Dates Announced

Reformed German thrashers ASSASSIN have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Feb. 06 - Napoli, ITA @ Dual Beat" (w/ SOTHIS, DEVASTATOR, NO MERCY) Apr. 07 - Dittigheim, GER @ Sporthalle (Keep It True Festival Warm-Up Show) w/ SODOM and FATAL EMBRACE: Apr. 15 - Vilnius, LT @ TBA Apr....

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SODOM: European Tour Dates Announced

Long-running German thrashers SODOM will be teaming up with FATAL EMBRACE for the Lords of Depravity Over East Europe Tour 2006 beginning in mid-April. Confirmed dates are as follows. with PANZER'FAUST: Apr. 15 – TBA - Vilnius, LIT Apr. 16 - TBA - Riga, LAT Apr. 17 - TBA - Tallinn, EST Apr. 19 - ...

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VENOM: 'Metal Black' Release Date Announced, Cover Artwork Revealed

Sanctuary Records/Castle Music has set a March 24 German release date (March 27 in the rest of Europe) for British black metal pioneers VENOM's new album, "Metal Black". Check out the album cover artwork at this location. "Metal Black" was mixed at the Townhouse Studios in London and contains 14 new...