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TEENAGE HEAD Frontman Dies At 51

Canadian rock icon Frankie Venom (a.k.a. Frank Kerr),lead singer of Hamilton punk pioneers TEENAGE HEAD, died of natural causes on October 15. He was 51. TEENAGE HEAD formed at Westdale Highschool in Hamilton, Ontario in 1975 and went on to become what many considered to be the Canadian equal to th...
October 15, 2008
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SQUEALER Announces New Drummer

Germany's SQUEALER (formerly SQUEALER A.D.) has issued the following update: "We have another new family member in: Mr. Eike Thomas (CLOUDBURST) on the drums! Besides being a brillant drummer (Eike passed the Professional Program at the famous Modern Music School and worked as a drum teacher in diff...
October 15, 2008
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GUILLOTINE: 'Rebellion' Video Not Included With 'Blood Money' Digipack

The digipack version of "Blood Money", the second album from GUILLOTINE — the reunited Swedish thrash metal band featuring Nils Eriksson (bass) and Fredrik Mannberg (rhythm guitar) of NOCTURNAL RITES — will not contain the video for song "Rebellion", despite a previous announcement to the contrary....
October 15, 2008
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Drummer SASHA HORN Comments On His Return To NOVEMBERS DOOM

TRIALS drummer Sasha Horn, who recently rejoined Chicago's NOVEMBERS DOOM, has issued the following statement regarding his decision to return to his former band: "We're in a recession, my friends... And like many of you, I have been forced (not really) to take on another job. "To clear up any confu...
October 14, 2008
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VERTIGO STEPS: New Song Featuring Ex-GREEN CARNATION Singer Available For Download

Portuguese metal act VERTIGO STEPS, the ambitious offspring of Bruno A (ARCANE WISDOM, UNDERSTREAM, REDSTAINS),has made the song "Synapse (Sleepwalking Metaphorms)", featuring guest vocals by Stein Roger Sordal (ex-GREEN CARNATION),available for free download at the band's MySpace page. The track...
October 13, 2008
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SEAR BLISS: 15th-Anniversary Concert Details Revealed

Hungarian symphonic black metal band SEAR BLISS will celebrate its 15th anniversary with a huge show in Budapest, Avalon Club on November 29. In addition to the current members of the band, SEAR BLISS' original lineup ("Phantoms" era) will take the stage for the first time in 11 years. SEAR BLISS is...
October 12, 2008
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DEATHEAD: New Album Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Utah-based thrash act DEATHEAD has revelead the cover artwork for its forthcoming album, "An Offering to the Gods". The CD, which is being produced by guitarist/vocalist Chris Jester and bassist Mat Smith, will be released in early 2009 on Infernal Agony/Chaos Inc. Records. "An Offering to the Gods"...
October 10, 2008
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Ex-ANGRA Singer ANDRÉ MATOS To Support EDGUY On European Tour

Brazilian singer André Matos (ex-ANGRA, SHAAMAN) will support German metallers EDGUY on their European tour. Also scheduled to appear is H.E.A.T. The dates are as follows: Jan. 08 - Dessel, Belgium - Biebob Jan. 09 - Dudley, England - JB´s Jan. 10 - London, England - Carling Academy Islington Jan. 1...
October 8, 2008
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AURA NOIR, ABSU Confirmed For Germany's FESTUNG OPEN AIR Festival

Norwegian black/thrash metal band AURA NOIR and Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit ABSU are the first two confirmed bands for next year's edition of the Festung Open Air festival, set to take place May 30-31, 2009 in Bitterfeld, Germany. AURA NOIR released its new album, "Hades Rise", on A...
October 6, 2008
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METALLICA's ULRICH On IRON MAIDEN, Becoming Filthy Rich And CLIFF BURTON

Tom Trakas of Chicago's now-defunct Midwest Metal magazine conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich on September 5, 2008. A few excerpts from the chat, which can be found on Trakas' None But My Own blog, follow below. None But My Own: I'm sure at certain points in METALLICA's life y...
October 6, 2008
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Overdose Of Death

Forget the retro-thrash resurgence; TOXIC HOLOCAUST is the real shit. Born way back in '99 (before speed metal riffs and VENOM t-shirts were cool again),this Portland, OR-based outfit is as furiously old-school as any of the Bay Area newbies could hope to be on their best day. Not to take anything...
October 6, 2008
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Archetypal Transformation

Even the most reliable and consistent record labels can fire off a dud every now and then. The "experimental dark metal" of "Archetypal Transformation" by Alabama's QUINTA ESSENTIA indicates that the players have chops and possess the ability to weave a complex composition. Sadly, that is the end of...
October 6, 2008
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All Hope Is Gone

After spending the last four years in side projects, on tour, suing Burger King, on hiatus and atypically exploding (or imploding, depending on your outlook) in to bona fide rock stardom, the costumed collective known as SLIPKNOT have regrouped and re-energized for what is arguably the most importan...
October 6, 2008
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HOSTILE INC.: Entire Debut Album Posted Online

Brazilian melodic death metal band HOSTILE INC. has posted its entire 2007 debut album, "Qiyamat", online. Six tracks are available on the band's MySpace page and the rest on its web site. The CD was recorded at the Leprechaun Studio (bass and drums) and Pro Audio Studio (vocals, guitars and keyboar...
October 5, 2008
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'Guitar Hero World Tour' Trailer Featuring ZAKK WYLDE Available

Activision Publishing, Inc. will release Guitar Hero World Tour, the definitive rock 'n' roll music videogaming experience, on October 26, 2008. Spanning over 40 years of rock history and featuring 86 tracks, comprised entirely of master recordings, the game will deliver Guitar Hero fans the largest...
October 2, 2008