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California Man Lobbies For LED ZEPPELIN 'Star'

KHSLTV.com reports that a Northern California man is trying to get the legendary rock band LED ZEPPELIN added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rocky Dickerson from Chico has started the campaign, complete with a web site and online petition. He says if Britney Spears and Ryan Seacrest deserve stars, s...

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MOTÖRHEAD: Grammy Award Winners, Rock Legends, Pranksters

Not only are MOTÖRHEAD Grammy Award winners, they are also pranksters. They frequently pull pranks on other bands during the last night of the tour, and the Metal Masters tour was no different. Below are three photos taken by photographer Randy Maranz on August 31 in Northern California during TESTA...

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LORD VICAR Recording Debut For THE CHURCH WITHIN RECORDS

LORD VICAR, the new band featuring members of REVEREND BIZARRE, SAINT VITUS and CENTURIONS GHOST, is currently recording its debut album, "Fear No Pain", tentatively due in November/December via the German doom metal label The Church Within Records. LORD VICAR is: Chritus (COUNT RAVEN, SAINT VITUS,...

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AXEL RUDI PELL: European Tour Dates Announced

German axe hero AXEL RUDI PELL will embark on a European tour in January/February 2009. Support on the trek will come from MAD MAX. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 25 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle Jan. 26 - Berlin, Germany - Columbia Club Jan. 27 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle Jan. 29 - Muni...

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THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER Dedicates Song To Canadian Troops

Canadian cult metal band THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER) has dedicated the song "Battle Axe", from its upcoming album "Metal Manifesto", to the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan. The band's first album in 22 years, "Metal Manifesto" was mixed by veteran Nei...

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ZONARIA: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA will release their second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", on October 17 via Century Media Recrods. The CD was produced by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman and was mastered by Peter In De Betou at Tailor Maid. "The Cancer Empire" track listing: 01. Slau...

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THYRFING: Third 'Hels Vite' Video Teaser Posted Online

The third video teaser for "Hels Vite", the forthcoming album from Swedish "viking metallers" THYRFING, can be viewed below. Due in Europe on October 22 via Regain Records, the CD was co-produced (with the band) by Jörgen Svensson of Tyroon Production and the cover artwork (see below) was created by...

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Aboriginal Headbanging: A Special Report From VICE Magazine

Jonathan West of Vice Magazine reports: "At the beginning of 2008, the Australian national news reported on a small, isolated Aboriginal community deep in the Northern Territory, aka the middle of nowhere, aka Satan's Asshole, aka East Bumblefuck. "Violent riots had erupted between two of the town’s...

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HELSTAR: New Audio Interview With JAMES RIVERA Available

Vocalist James Rivera of the reactivated Texas heavy metal legends HELSTAR was interviewed recently by "Whiplash", a weekly metal show on Belgian national radio Studio Brussel, hosted by AFTER ALL guitarist Dries Van Damme. Listen to the chat in streaming audio at this location. HELSTAR has posted a...

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EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT: 'Human Harvest' Video Available

"Human Harvest", the first-ever video from Northern California's death grind act EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT, can be viewed below. The clip was helmed by director/cinematographer Zach Voytas. "Human Harvest" comes off EMBRYONIC DEVOURMENT's debut album, "The Fear Of Reality Exceeds Fantasy", which was rele...

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SERPENTCULT To Release 'Weight Of Light' In October

Belgium's SERPENTCULT, the new band featuring former members of THEE PLAGUE OF GENTLEMEN and WELKIN, will release its full-length debut, "Weight Of Light" (see cover artwork below),on October 6 via Rise Above Records. The album will be available in several different formats: a regular CD version, a...

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DARK EMPIRE Seeks New Drummer

New Jersey-based progressive thrash metal band DARK EMPIRE is seeking a new drummer. Commented bandleader Matt Moliti: "Our two shows with SUSPYRE and ODIN'S COURT were enjoyable. It was great to see our fans come down to the shows and rock out with us! As these were the first shows with our new lin...

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BLEED THE SKY Forced To Cancel West Coast Dates

Due to "financial difficulties" with one of the band's sponsors, Oklahoma City's BLEED THE SKY will not be appearing on the following shows: Sep. 09 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick Sep. 10 - Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go Sep. 11 - Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza Sep. 12 - Sacramento, ...

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In the Name of Satan

Not completely black metal, but not exactly death metal either (nor is it really blackened death, but it's close),"In the Name of Satan" by Massachusetts' BABY STAB HORROR is a tight, punishing, and groovy sophomore effort. Besides, with a name like BABY STAB HORROR and a title like "In the Name of...

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DANZIG: Band Lineup Announced For 20th Anniversary Tour

DANZIG's lineup for its 20th anniversary tour as part of this year's "Blackest of the Black" trek — which includes DIMMU BORGIR, MOONSPELL, WINDS OF PLAGUE and SKELETONWITCH — will be as follows: Glenn Danzig - Vocals Tommy Victor (PRONG) - Guitar Steve Zing - Bass Johnny Kelly (TYPE O NEGATIVE) – D...