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JOE SATRIANI, GUS G, MICHAEL AMOTT Battle For Supremacy In 'Eternal Descent Vol. 2'

Continuing to explore the unholy alliance that has long existed between the worlds of heavy metal and fantasy comics, multi-media phenomenon Eternal Descent returns with the second volume of the much-heralded comic saga. Collecting six single issues, an exclusive "Cobalt" one-shot, and extensive art...

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KALEDON: 'Altor: The King's Blacksmith' Cover Artwork, Release Date, Track Listing Revealed

Italian metallers KALEDON will release their new album, "Altor: The King's Blacksmith", on April 23 via Scarlet Records. The CD was recorded at Outer Sound Studio in Rome, Italy by Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE) and it features a guest appearance by Italian vocalist Fabio Lione (VISION DIVINE, RHAPSODY...

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EXODUS: Rare Poser-Crushing 'Slay Team' Thrash Metal Comic From 1985 Resurfaces

"Murder In The Front Row: Shots From The Bay Area Thrash Metal Epicenter" co-author Brian Lew has posted a rare 1985 EXODUS "Slay Team" comic book to the Bazillion Points Blog. Created by Lizzy Green, a member of EXODUS' inner circle during the pioneering "Bonded By Blood" days, this lengthy black-a...

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URIAH HEEP Bassist To Undergo Surgery; Temporary Replacement Announced

British hard rock legends URIAH HEEP have released the following statement: "Trevor Bolder (bass) is going into hospital for an operation which will require several months' recuperation. Everyone connected with URIAH HEEP wishes Trevor a speedy operation and recovery, and Trevor's wishes are that th...

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COREY TAYLOR Says 2012 'Has Been An Extremely Wonderful Year Of Accomplishment'

On December 15, Simon Crampton of ThisIsNotAScene conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR frontman Corey Taylor at the Bournemouth, U.K. stop of STONE SOUR's European tour. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ThisIsNotAScene: Finish the sentence. 2012 has been…. Corey: Busy....

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Singer FABIO LIONE To Guest On KALEDON's New Album

Italian vocalist Fabio Lione (VISION DIVINE, RHAPSODY OF FIRE, KAMELOT) will make a guest appearance on the new album from fellow Italian metallers KALEDON. The CD was recorded at Outer Sound Studio in Rome, Italy by Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE). An early 2013 release is expected. KALEDON's best-of a...

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Be 3

No, this isn't the black metal band, KRUK, albeit, if you hang out long enough with this one, you'll hear an out-of-place death whoop crash into "Master Blaster" on their latest album, "Be 3". This incarnation of KRUK hails from Poland and while they do boast an album in their catalog titled "Before...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE Signs With AFM RECORDS

Italian symphonic power metallers RHAPSODY OF FIRE have inked a worldwide deal with AFM Records. The band's signature sound, consisting of power metal, soundtrack-like elements and classical influences, gave a new meaning to the word "epic" since the release of "Legendary Tales" in 1997. Commented R...

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KALEDON: More Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online

The fourth and fifth in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the new album from Italian power metallers KALEDON can be seen below. The CD was recorded at Outer Sound Studio in Rome, Italy by Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE). An early 2013 release is expected. KAL...

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KALEDON: Video Footage From The Studio

The second in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the new album from Italian power metallers KALEDON can be seen below. The CD was recorded at Outer Sound Studio in Rome, Italy by Giuseppe Orlando (NOVEMBRE). An early 2013 release is expected. KALEDON's bes...

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DEEP PURPLE, OPETH, DREAM THEATER, SYMPHONY X Members Featured On NEKTAR Covers CD

Progressive rock fans worldwide are buzzing with excitement about the forthcoming release of a new covers CD by music legends NEKTAR called "A Spoonful Of Time", featuring an all-star guest lineup. On November 27, Cleopatra Records will celebrate the band's 43rd anniversary by releasing the first-ev...

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CELTACHOR To Release Debut Album Next Month

Irish blackened folk metalers CELTACHOR will release their debut album, "Nine Waves From The Shore", independently on November 25. Recorded between 2011 -2012 in the band's own studio in Dublin, the CD's concept deals with the Landing of the Gael and the main heroes and characters as part of that sa...

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GOD SEED's KING OV HELL: 'I Have Never Viewed Myself As Part Of Any Metal Culture'

Métal Obscur recently conducted an interview with former GORGOROTH and current GOD SEED bassist King Ov Hell (real name: Tom Cato Visnes). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Métal Obscur: You took everyone by surprise earlier this year when you announced the resurrection of GOD SEED, w...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Interviewed On 'The House Of Zazz'

On August 24, Sam Hatch of WWUH Radio's metal show "The House Of Zazz" spoke with Devin Townsend, Canadian multi-instrumentalist and ex-STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind, about his upcoming DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT release "Epicloud". Devin explains the concept (or anti-concept) behind the new disc, and...

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BLACKGUARD Preparing To Record New Album

Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based sympho/black/folk/power metallers BLACKGUARD are hard at work on pre-production for their fourth album, "Storm". Vocalist Paul Zinay states, "Everyone here is ecstatic over the material we have. Our new guitarist, Louis, is a riff machine and working his ass off to hel...