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OTEP: 'Smash The Control Machine' Video Released

"Smash The Control Machine", the new video from California's OTEP, can be viewed below. The song is the title track of the band's new album, which is scheduled for release on August 18 via Victory Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Rise, Rebel, Resist 02. Sweet Tooth 03. Smash...

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INSIDIOUS DISEASE: Photos Of WACKEN OPEN AIR Performance Posted Online

INSIDIOUS DISEASE (formerly INSIDIOUS),the international metal project featuring members of DIMMU BORGIR, NAPALM DEATH, OLD MAN'S CHILD and MORGOTH, made its official live debut at this year's Wacken Open Air festival which was held July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany. The band performed on...

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Grand Union

Funny that all this attention is paid to a blues band by the metal press by virtue of its label home when there are tons of other worthy blues artists out there to which Joe Metal Fan will never be exposed. But that's neither here nor there and has nothing to do with the merit ...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Completes Vocals For CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED Debut

Powerhouse heavy metal singer Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR) has completed laying down vocals for the debut album from CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, the new project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy. The recording sessions are taking place at...

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'Crüe Fest 2' Video Report From ALTITUDE TV

Altitude TV has posted a four-minute video report (see below) on Crüe Fest 2, the sequel to last summer's touring rock festival, which kicked off on July 19 in Camden, New Jersey. Crüe Fest 2 stars MÖTLEY CRÜE with GODSMACK, THEORY OF A DEADMAN, DROWNING POOL and CHARM CITY DEVILS. Celebrating the 2...

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MONSTER MAGNET Mainman Talks About Being Addicted To Prescription Drugs; Songwriting Process

I Heart Guitar recently conducted an interview with MONSTER MAGNET mainman Dave Wyndorf. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. I Heart Guitar: It's been a long time since you've toured Australia, and a while since you've put out an album. What prompted the forthcoming Oz tour? Wyndorf: It...

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OTEP: 'Smash The Control Machine' Deluxe Packaging Unveiled

A two-minute video clip featuring the unveiling of the deluxe CD/DVD packaging of OTEP's fourth full-length studio album, "Smash the Control Machine", can be viewed below. The deluxe CD/DVD package includes: * DVD includes interviews, poetry readings and more *CD/DVD deluxe edition includes: hologra...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'Writing Comes To Me Real Easy These Days'

Magnet magazine recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Magnet: Your last solo record, "Trouble Walking", came out 20 years ago. Why so long between albums? Frehley: A lot has happened! [Laughs] The main reason was I ended...

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BUCKCHERRY: German Dates Canceled

Californian rockers BUCKCHERRY have been forced to cancel their previously announced German dates due to "a severe respiratory tract infection and laryngitis" suffered by the band's singer, Josh Todd. The following shows will be affected: Aug. 04 - Cologne, Germany - Underground Aug. 05- Berlin, Ger...

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JAMES HETFIELD Gets Covered In Pies For 46th Birthday

Video footage of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield getting covered in cream pies for his birthday at the conclusion of the band's performance at the Sonisphere festival on Sunday, August 2 at the legendary Knebworth Park, United Kingdom can be viewed below. Hetfield turned 46 on Monday (August 3). O...

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DOWN Bassist REX BROWN To Sit Out North American Tour

DOWN/ex-PANTERA bassist Rex Brown has released the following statement: "It is with my deepest apologies to let you know that I will not be joining [DOWN] on the first leg of the forthcoming U.S./Canada tour. It has been mutually agreed upon between myself and the guys that I take this time to addre...

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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO: 'Even At 43, I'm Still A Primed, Well-Oiled Machine'

Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently conducted an interview with SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On new metal bands: "I've been listening ... I've been trying to listen to these new and upcoming bands. I don't want to pass judgment on any one...

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METALLICA Frontman: 'There's Always Gonna Be Darkness'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield says in a new video interview posted at DazedDigital.com that the darkness in most of his lyrics over the years comes out of "a combination of things," adding, "A lot of it stems from the traumatic things that happened to me in my childhood, some alienating factors,...

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TONY LAUREANO Forced To Miss INSIDIOUS DISEASE Live Debut; DIMMU BORGIR's DARAY Steps In

Due to Tony Laureano's (ex-DIMMU BORGIR, NILE, ANGELCORPSE) touring commitments with ALL THAT REMAINS, he is unable to join INSIDIOUS DISEASE (formerly INSIDIOUS) for their two German shows this week. His replacement for these performances will be DIMMU BORGIR/ex-VADER drummer Dariusz "Daray" Brzozo...

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THE 69 EYES: Fourth 'Back In Blood' Promo Video Available

Finnish goth metallers THE 69 EYES will release their new album, "Back In Blood", in Europe (excluding Finland) on August 28 via Nuclear Blast Records (September 15 in the U.S. through The End Records). The CD, which was tracked with the Grammy-winning producer Matt Hyde (SLAYER, MONSTER MAGNET, FU...