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Overlords of Chaos

A more appropriate name for this Portuguese band does not exist. The music of IRONSWORD heard on new album "Overlords of Chaos" (from traditional heavy metal label Shadow Kingdom) conjures images not of just Marshall stacks and denim 'n leather throngs, but of burly, hirsute dudes wielding axes and...

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VH1's '100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs' Gives Inside Look At Most Legendary Songs

This month VH1 is paying tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, will feature the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist's ARMOROS: Demo Recordings To See Light Of Day

Marquee Records will release a three-CD super-package of unreleased music (1985-1993) from long-defunct Canadian West Coast thrash metal act ARMOROS. ARMOROS enjoyed worldwide underground success after releasing its "Resurrecdead" demo in 1987. Formed by Mike Sudar (guitar) and Terry Groom (drums) i...

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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD: 'People Always Complain About Something'

Fish Griwkowsky of the Sun Media recently conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sun Media: How do you react to the fact fans are saying this is the best album in years, maybe decades? You're not taking it as an insul...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'It's Been A Great Year For Us On All Fronts'

Lisa Wilton of Sun Media recently conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sun Media: Would you say the new album, "Death Magnetic", is a return to form for METALLICA? Ulrich: I don't agree or disagree with it. The more I hear people...

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THUNDERSTONE 'Getting Ready To Start Mixing' New Album

Finnish metallers THUNDERSTONE are about to start mixing their fifth studio album for an early 2009 release. The band's producer/guitarist Nino Laurenne says, "I'm getting ready to start mixing six songs now and the rest later in January-February. The new stuff is really heavy and also a bit weird o...

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METAL CHURCH Singer To Perform At Benefit Concert

METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe will play at the Royal Bear in Algona, Washington on December 20 as part of a benefit concert. Also scheduled to appear are MECHANISM, SHADES OF SANITY and SILVER. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will be donated to local teenage rocker Alex Macomber through the Pink P...

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TROUBLE: 'Live In L.A.' CD Now Available

Legendary Chicago doomsters TROUBLE have released a live recording from Los Angeles via their web site. "Live In L.A.", recorded on the band's last West Coast tour, has been mixed and mastered and is available at NewTrouble.com. "Live In L.A." track listing: 01. Intro 02. RIP 03. The Sleeper 04. Tou...

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SLAYER: Moscow Photos Available

Los Angeles thrash metal veterans SLAYER performed a headlining show at the B1 Maximum club in Moscow, Russia Saturday night (November 29). Check out photos of the concert: The MetalList Musica.Mustdie.ru The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Flesh Storm 02. War Ensemble 03. Chemical Warfare 04. G...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Interviewed By Belgium's 'Whiplash'; Audio Available

Guitarist Kerry King of the Los Angeles thrash metal veterans SLAYER 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. As previously reported, th...

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MEGADETH Mainman Says New Material Sounds 'Kewl'

MEGADETH is in the early stages of the songwriting process for the band's new album, which is tentatively expected sometime next year via Roadrunner Records. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations"...

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TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE Live In Fort Worth; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE's November 21, 2008 concert at Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth, Texas can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "EdgeKrusher37"). TEXAS METAL ALLIANCE is the band featuring RIGOR MORTIS vocalist Bruce Corbitt, GAMMACIDE guitarists Rick Perry and Scott Shel...

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Take The OZZFEST 2009 Survey

The Ozzfest 2009 survey can be accesed at this location (free registration required). Here is your chance to help shape Ozzfest 2009. Tell the organizers whom you want to see onstage at next year's event. On the survey, you will be able to enter up to five bands you would like to see ...

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TROUBLE To Release Live Recording

Legendary Chicago doomsters TROUBLE will release a live recording from Los Angeles via their web site. The show, recorded on the band's last West Coast tour, has been mixed and mastered and will be made available at NewTrouble.com. As previously reported, TROUBLE is in the process of writing songs f...

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Heavy Metal Musicians Pick Favorite Live Albums Of All Time

Denmark's Antenna web site has posted a brand new feature where around 30 of the top musicians in today's underground metal scene select their five favorite live albums of all time. Stated Antenna editor Lars Lolk: "It's interesting that a simple feature about preferences in live albums turns out to...