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HELSTAR Signs With AFM RECORDS, Plans 'Best-Of' Release

Texas metal legends HELSTAR have signed a deal with AFM Records. The band is currently in the studio re-recording some of its early classics for a "best-of" album, to be released on November 19. The CD will also contain two brand new tracks. An all-new album of original HELSTAR material is tentative...

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HIGH ON FIRE: More Streaming Studio Footage Available

HIGH ON FIRE has provided Guitar World magazine's newest online venture, MetalKult.com, with exclusive video footage of the band in the studio working on and talking about their brand new album "Death Is This Communion". Part one of this three part series can be viewed here. MetalKult.com is backed...

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Reunited SENTINEL BEAST Working On New Album

Reunited '80s Sacramento, California thrash band SENTINEL BEAST is currently working on its second album, due out before the end of the year. In the meantime, the group has scheduled several Sacramento dates, including July 20 at the Kennel Club, August 11-12 at The Roadhouse, and August 19 at The K...

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As the Coil Unwinds

Sometimes a punch in the mouth feels just dandy, and Texas' heavier bands always seem to oblige, whether it is PANTERA, PISSING RAZORS, or THORNSPAWN. Trevor Phipps' (UNEARTH) and his Ironclad label (a Metal Blade imprint) seemed to think so too, signing THE DESTRO and releasing "As The Coil Unwinds...

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ATREYU: New Album Details Revealed

Pioneering metallic rock band ATREYU has announced an August 28 release date for its Hollywood Records debut, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor". The band will be previewing select songs from the highly anticipated album during the upcoming Family Values Tour, which launches July 20 in Maryland Heights, Miss...

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VICIOUS ART To Begin Mixing New Album This Weekend

VICIOUS ART, the Swedish death/thrash metal band featuring former DARK FUNERAL members Matias Mäkelä and Robert Lundin, along with Jörgen Sandström (THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) on bass, has finished recording its sophomore album at Offbeat studio in Jakobsberg, Sweden. Mixing sessions for...

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Former And Current MAYHEM Vocalists Record Together

In a move that will surprise many who bought into the rumours that there is no love lost between the two, current MAYHEM vocalist Attila Csihar has joined former MAYHEM vocalist Maniac to record vocals for a track on the debut album from Maniac's new band SKITLIV. Commented Maniac, "Contrary to what...

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CONFESSOR Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Vocalist Scott Jeffreys of the reunited Raleigh, North Carolina-based band CONFESSOR has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "We are proud to announce the addition of Chris Nolan as lead guitarist of CONFESSOR. Shawn McCoy decided to pursue other interests and has left the band on good te...

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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: Alpine Valley Show Officially Announced

After weeks of rumors and speculation, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE has officially confirmed its only Midwest date on August 24 the Alpine Valley Music Theater in East Troy, Wisconsin. Support at the show will come from QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE. Tickets go on sale June 16. Following the band's first perf...

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ONSLAUGHT Frontman Is 'Hungry For Thrash'

Reactivated U.K. thrashers ONSLAUGHT will perform at the Bang Your Head!!! festival "warm-up party" on June 21 in Hechingen, Germany as a co-headliner alongside VICIOUS RUMORS. ONSLAUGHT has also been confirmed as a special guest to OBITUARY at the London Underworld on July 5. Meanwhile, ONSLAUGHT f...

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AT ALL COST Announces Extensive Summer Touring Plans

Austin, Texas-based quintet AT ALL COST kicks off a massive U.S. trek with ONE DEAD THREE WOUNDED tonight in San Antonio. This six-week run marks the start of the group's touring cycle in support of their Century Media debut, "Circle of Demons", which is set for a July 31 release. The album's viciou...

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AGENT STEEL: 'Alienigma' Artwork Revealed

California-based metallers AGENT STEEL have posted the cover artwork for their new album, "Alienigma", at this location (artwork by Dimitri Patelis). Due in September via Mascot Records, "Alienigma" will feature the following track listing: 01. Fashioned From Dust 02. Wash The Planet Clean 03. Hail...

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WHITE LION Frontman Comments On Band's Withdrawal From POISON/RATT Tour

In response to the recent rumors surrounding WHITE LION and the POISON/RATT summer tour, WHITE LION frontman Mike Tramp has issued the following statement: "On behalf of myself and WHITE LION, I would like to clear up the many misperceptions and rumors that have been created by Live Nation's decisio...

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Extinction Scheme

It is that damn tasty sound representative of vintage crust/grind that gets me every time. It is the quick explosions of cranked 'n' crunchy guitars and nihilistic attitude that makes "Extinction Scheme" from Sweden's INFANTICIDE such a treat. Darn reliable, but in no way inventive, the band follows...

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VOIVOD: 'Rrröööaaarrr' Reissue To Include PIGGY Audio Collage, Concert Footage From 1986

Canadian metal legends VOIVOD are finalizing plans to re-release their early back catalog. Drummer Michel "Away" Langevin said the band will start with 1986's "Rrröööaaarrr", the following year's "Killing Technology" and '88's "Dimension Hatröss". He said each LP will be remastered and upped with a...