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From Surface to Suffocation

I don't generally rag on bands for their production choices, but this record sounds like it was recorded behind a wall of wet cotton. The guitars are scooped out and gutless, the low end is weak, and all the vocals sound like they're being sung through a toilet paper tube. The production here is low...

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THE SWORD: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Warp Riders", the third full-length album from Austin, Texas metal luminaries THE SWORD, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. The CD is scheduled for release on August 24 via Kemado Records. "Warp Riders" marks the first release where the group has worked with an o...

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TANK Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar alongside three new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White, ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale and ex-ZODIAC MINDWARP drummer Dave "Grav" Cavill — are putting the finishing touche...

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EXES FOR EYES Debut To Include TEAR FOR FEARS Cover

Dave Sheldon, former touring bassist for Canadian thrash-metal veterans ANNIHILATOR, has started a new project: EXES FOR EYES. The musician, who has since reverted back to guitar, has enlisted the Montreal vocal juggernaut "Big" James Arsenian of the band ENDAST, to front the brand new metallic mono...

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ADAM DUTKIEWICZ And JESSE LEACH Re-Team In TIMES OF GRACE

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE vocalist Jesse Leach are re-teaming for TIMES OF GRACE, a brand new band that finds the duo taking a creative left turn, boldly exploring new musical terrain, while fearlessly digging deep into the recesses of their musical syn...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Performs On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'; Video Available

OZZY OSBOURNE performed the songs "Crazy Train" and "Fearless" on the Monday, August 16 episode of ABC-TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (which actually aired the morning of Tuesday, August 17). Watch footage of the performance below. According to CDJapan.co.jp, a special Japanese edition of OZZY OSBOURNE's...

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THE SWORD: 'Warp Riders' EPK Available

An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Warp Riders", the third full-length album from Austin, Texas metal luminaries THE SWORD, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release on August 24 via Kemado Records. "Warp Riders" marks the first release where the group has worked with an outside producer....

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OZZY OSBOURNE: Special 'Scream' Japanese Edition To Include Bonus Tracks

According to CDJapan.co.jp, a special Japanese edition of OZZY OSBOURNE's latest album, "Scream", will be released on October 13 via Sony Music Entertainment. The CD will include a Japan original sport towel as well as several bonus songs. The track listing is as follows: 01. Let It Die 02. Let Me H...

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Former KYUSS Frontman Talks About GARCIA VS. GARCIA Solo Project (Video)

A short video clip of former KYUSS singer John Garcia talking about his upcoming solo project, GARCIA VS. GARCIA, to the German edition of Metal Hammer magazine can be viewed at this location. Three-quarters of KYUSS — the influential American stoner rock/metal band, originally from Palm Desert, Cal...

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MADDER MORTEM Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

MADDER MORTEM, Norway's darling of the avant-garde, has issued the following update: "Odd [Eivind Ebbesen, guitar] has, after much pondering, left MADDER MORTEM, and it was a very tough decision. We sincerely thank him for all the music, magic, great times, blood, sweat and tears we've shared since...

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KIRK WINDSTEIN To Sit Out KINGDOM OF SORROW Tour: TYPE O NEGATIVE's HICKEY To Step In

Kenny Hickey of TYPE O NEGATIVE will fill in for guitarist Kirk Windstein during KINGDOM OF SORROW's upcoming Ozzfest run. Hickey previously toured with KINGDOM OF SORROW in 2008 while Windstein was on the road with DOWN. Commented Windstein: "Just wanted to let everyone know that I will be taking a...

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TRISTANIA: 'Year Of The Rat' Video Released

"Year Of The Rat", the new video from Norwegian gothic metallers TRISTANIA, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's sixth album, "Rubicon", which will be released via Austria's Napalm Records on the following dates: Aug. 25 - Spain Aug. 27 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy,...

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CRYSTAL VIPER To Release 'Legends' Album In October

Polish female-fronted traditional heavy metal act CRYSTAL VIPER will release its brand new studio album titled "Legends" on October 22 via AFM Records. As the title suggests, all the lyrics on the CD are based on the original Polish legends from the middle ages. The effort was recorded and mixed at...

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GRAVE DIGGER: Official 'The Clans Will Rise Again' Artwork Revealed

German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER will release their new album, "The Clans Will Rise Again" in Europe on October 1 via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded between mid-May and mid-July at the Meadow Studios, which is owned by GRAVE DIGGER's new guitarist Axel Ritt, and Principal Studios, where all...

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SARGEIST's 'Let The Devil In' Due In November

Moribund Records has set a November 9 release date for SARGEIST's long-awaited third album, "Let The Devil In". Dedicated Moribund terrorists right from the start, SARGEIST's last full-length album was 2005's critically acclaimed "Disciple Of The Heinous Path", preceded by the band's classic "Satani...