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Dark Roots Of Earth

Four years removed from the eardrum-obliterating comeback that was "The Formation Of Damnation", TESTAMENT roars back with an album that shatters any notion that the band hit its final peak in 2008. Where "The Formation Of Damnation" was among the band's most crushingly heavy offerings, "Dark Roots...

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POSTHUM: New Album Details Revealed

Norwegian atmospheric black metallers POSTHUM have signed to Indie Recordings for the release of their newest album, "Lights Out". The CD — which will be released on September 25 in North America (September 21 for Europe) — can be described as atmospheric and gloomy with a melancholic undertone, eve...

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DEF LEPPARD Drummer Talks About 'Shape Shifter' Art Piece (Video)

A short video clip of DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Allen talking about his art piece entitled "Shape Shifter", from his Electric Hand: Rhythm + Change collection, can be seen below. "Shape Shifter" is an original work from Allen created entirely from rhythm. The performance documented in this work is th...

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MY DYING BRIDE: New Album Details Revealed

U.K. doom metal veterans MY DYING BRIDE have set "A Map Of All Our Failures" as the title of their new album, due on October 15 In Europe and October 16 in the U.S. via Peaceville Records on CD, double vinyl and special-edition CD/DVD. The effort was recorded and mixed at Futureworks Studios in Manc...

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Video Report: LAMB OF GOD Frontman Locked Up In Famously Heavy Place

According to Mark Holmberg of WTVR-TV — the CBS television affiliate based in Richmond, Virginia — the Pankrác prison in Prague, Czech Republic where LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe is facing manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a fan more than two years ago is now largely a holding...

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IZZY STRADLIN Performs With GUNS N' ROSES In Saint-Tropez

Ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin joined his former band on stage last night (Saturday, July 21) to perform almost a dozen songs during a hastily scheduled concert at a private wedding in Saint-Tropez, France. Izzy and the current lineup of GN'R reportedly played the following tracks: "You're...

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First Aircraft Due At IRON MAIDEN Singer's Venture In Weeks

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dicksinson recently launched an aircraft maintenance business, Cardiff Aviation Ltd, which is based at the Twin Peaks Hangar at St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan in Wales, United Kingdom. Dickinson, a qualified commercial pilot, and his company are leasing the 132,000 square-foo...

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Producer, Session Guitarist Claim QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer Didn't Play On 'Operation: Mindcrime II'

Producer Jason Slater, who worked with QUEENSRŸCHE's on on their last three studio albums, claims that the the band's members Scott Rockenfield (drums),Michael Wilton (guitar) and Eddie Jackson (bass),had very little to no involvement with the band's 2006 CD, "Operation: Mindcrime II", despite the...

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ALICE COOPER Interviewed On 'The Metal File' (Audio)

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper was interviewed for the latest edition of "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can now stream the chat using the SoundCloud player below. Drummer Glen Sobel was forced to take a temporary leave of absence from the ALICE COOPER band due to a persisitent...

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TOMMY LEE Explains Facebook Rant

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has spoken out about the Facebook rant he went on last week where he asked fans to stop requesting pictures every time he walks outside. Speaking to Fuse.TV, Lee revealed what tipped him over the edge. "My mother passed away recently," he said. "I was picking ...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: GEOFF TATE's Removal From The Band Was 'Of Outright Business Necessity'

QUEENSRŸCHE members Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren announced on June 20 that they were parting ways with singer Geoff Tate and recruiting powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of CRIMSON GLORY as his replacement. The new QUEENSRŸCHE lineup has already performed live...

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SIX FEET UNDER Frontman: Cannabis 'Was Placed Here On Earth By A Higher Power'

Carlos Reali of Superskum.com conducted an interview with vocalist Chris Barnes of Florida death metallers SIX FEET UNDER on June 18 at the Gothic Theatre in Denver, Colorado. You can now watch the chat in two parts below. When asked about his reputation as a "legalize cannabis" activist in his spar...

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FORBIDDEN Bassist Quits; Singer Decides To Take Break From Music Business

Bassist Matt Camacho has left San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN. In addition, the band's singer, Russ Anderson, has decided to take a break from the music business. Commented FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero: "I am extremely saddened to have to announce that our bassist and brother since...

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ALICE COOPER Featuring Drummer JONATHAN MOVER: Bethlehem Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of ALICE COOPER's July 1 concert at Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania can be seen below. Drummer Glen Sobel was forced to take a temporary leave of absence from the ALICE COOPER band due to a persisitent neck injury. Taking over drum duties for Sobel is...

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SLIPKNOT Kicks Off 'Mayhem' Festival Without JIM ROOT; Video Footage Available

SLIPKNOT kicked off its headlining stint at this year's Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival yesterday (Saturday, June 30) at San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, California without guitarist Jim Root, who is out of action while recovering from a burst appendix. The band's setlist was as foll...