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U.D.O.: 'Infected' Single Audio Samples Available

U.D.O., the German metal band fronted by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, is currently in the studio recording the follow-up to 2007's "Mastercutor", tentatively titled "Dominator". An August 21 release via AFM Records is expected. A limited-edition single, "Infected", will precede the full...

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DINO CAZARES On New DIVINE HERESY Album: 'I'm Once Again Setting The Highest Standards'

The creative force behind the genre-defying, legendary metal titans FEAR FACTORY, guitarist Dino Cazares, has returned with a mind-blowing, scathing new offering that shatters the boundaries of conventionality with unrelenting intensity, precision and speed. This new offering from Cazares' extreme m...

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STONE SOUR/Ex-SOULFLY Drummer To Perform With HAIL! In Scandinavia

STONE SOUR/ex-SOULFLY drummer Roy Mayorga will join metal supergroup HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — on their upcoming S...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'My Reality Scheme Is That I'm A 40-Year-Old Dude With Bad Teeth And No Hair'

Rachel Jablonski of Stream Of Consciousness recently conducted an interview with acclaimed Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Stream Of Consciousness: "Ki" is the first of four...

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Metal Fire from Hell

One look at that album cover and surely you realize that what you're getting yourself into is not epic folk metal, brutal death, or progressive power metal. "Metal Fire from Hell" — licensed from Black-Listed Records for stateside release by Planet Metal — from Japan's HELLHOUND is pure '80s heavy m...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Talks About AT THE GATES Reunion, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors

Vince Neilstein of MetalSucks caught up with THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving last month at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dolving spoke about why touring musicians are inherently dysfunctional, what he did while the brothers Björler toured with the reunit...

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PROTEST THE HERO Guitarist Competing In World Beard And Moustache Championship

Tim Millar's big day has finally arrived. Millar, guitarist of Canadian metal powerhouse PROTEST THE HERO, has been growing his beard for three years in hopes of competing in the 2009 World Beard and Moustache Championships. This Saturday, May 23, the Championships will be held in Anchorage, Alaska...

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GOATWHORE: New Song Posted Online

The first single, "Apocalyptic Havoc", from GOATWHORE's upcoming album, "Carving Out The Eyes Of God", is available for streaming at this location. "Carving Out The Eyes of God" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on June 23 via Metal Blade Records. For the follow-up to 2006's "A Haunting Curse", G...

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HAIL!: Scandinavian Shows Announced

Hot on the heels of its recent shows in Turkey, Greece and Austria, metal supergroup HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH)...

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ACCEPT Guitarist On New Lineup: 'We Are Re-Energized And Excited!'

The legendary heavy metal band ACCEPT from Germany has officially reformed with new lead singer Mark Tornillo (ex-TT QUICK) and is planning to hit the road later this year. A new studio album is also in the works. "It all happened in minutes," says lead guitarist Wolf Hoffmann. "Peter [Baltes, bass]...

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HAIL! Performs METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH in Vienna; Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — performing c...

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ACCEPT Recruits Ex-TT QUICK Singer To Replace UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER

Guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and bassist Peter Baltes have recruited Mark Tornillo, former lead singer of the New York/New Jersey metal band TT QUICK, to front the new version of ACCEPT. Tour dates are currently being booked and a new studio album is on the way. ACCEPT 2009 is: Wolf Hoffmann: Guitar Pete...

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Former X-WILD And RUNNING WILD Members Join Forces In WILD KNIGHT

Legendary vocalist Frank Knight (X-WILD, also known for his work with such bands as U.D.O., ACCEPT, MAJESTY and CRYSTAL VIPER),and guitarist Majk Moti (RUNNING WILD) have formed a brand new heavy metal band called WILD KNIGHT. The group's lineup is as follows: Frank Knight - Vocals Majk Moti - Guit...

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HAIL!: More Athens Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of HAIL! — the new all-star project featuring guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, BEYOND FEAR, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER, MEGADETH) and bassist David Ellefson (F5, MEGADETH) — performing o...

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No ACCEPT Reunion In The Works

Frank Suepfle of International Touring and Management GmbH & Co KG, which represents U.D.O. — the German band fronted by ex-ACCEPT singer Udo Dirkschneider — has shot down rumors that ACCEPT will reunite for a possible new album and tour. Rumblings of a possible ACCEPT reformation were triggered...