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ICED EARTH: First 'Dystopia' Studio Webisode Available

The first in a five-part series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the new ICED EARTH album, "Dystopia", can be seen below. Although "Dystopia", ICED EARTH's 10th studio offering, is not a concept album, founder Jon Schaffer admits there are unifying themes to severa...
September 16, 2011
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STAIND Guitarist Interviewed By ExploreMusic (Video)

Mike Sulivan of ExploreMusic recently conducted an interview with guitarist Mike Mushok of Massachusetts rockers STAIND. You can now watch the chat below. STAIND plays a special show on Thursday (September 15) at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Septemb...
September 15, 2011
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STAIND's New Album Projected To Sell 40K-45K First Week

The new self-titled seventh album from Massachusetts rockers STAIND is likely to sell between 40,000 and 45,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to industry web site Hits Daily Double. The estimate was based on one-day sales reports compiled after the record arrive...
September 14, 2011
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THREAT SIGNAL: More Footage From The Studio Posted Online

More behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for THREAT SIGNAL's third, self-titled album can be seen below. "Threat Signal" will be released on October 7 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Planet Z studios in Hadley, Massachusetts with producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (CHI...
September 14, 2011
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SUFFOCATION Hard At Work On New Material

New York-based extreme metal legends SUFFOCATION are hard at work on material for their new album, tentatively due next year via Nuclear Blast Records. Commented the band: "With no shortage of chaotic mayhem and earth-shattering slams, the content and concepts are sure to please SUFFOCATION fans new...
September 14, 2011
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STAIND Performs 'Not Again' On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Video)

Massachusetts rockers STAIND performed their new single, "Not Again", on last night's (Tuesday, September 13) edition of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC. You can now watch video footage of their appearance below. "Not Again" is the first single from STAIND's self-titled seventh album, which was released...
September 14, 2011
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ICED EARTH To Be Supported By WHITE WIZZARD, FURY UK On European Tour

FURY UK and WHITE WIZZARD will join ICED EARTH on the European leg of the American metal band's 2011-2012 World Dystopia Tour. FURY UK, a three-piece British metal band that combines the rawness of NWOBHM with an aggressive power-metal vibe, has released three full-length albums, with "Way Of Life"...
September 14, 2011
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STAIND Frontman Says He 'Made The Mistake' Of Reading Comments On BLABBERMOUTH.NET

The members of STAIND Aaron Lewis, Mike Mushok and Johnny April recently sat down with longtime friend, Mike Karolyi of the WCCC radio station in Hartford, Connecticut, to discuss their new self-titled album in a syndicated FMQB Productions radio special, "Staind: The Whole Story" (audio available b...
September 13, 2011
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SLASH On 'Comedy Central Roast Of Charlie Sheen'; Preview Clip Available

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) made a special guest appearance at the "Comedy Central Roast Of Charlie Sheen" that will air September 19 on the cable network. During the program, which was taped this past weekend, the former "Two And A Half Men" star entered the stage whi...
September 13, 2011
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CRYPTOPSY Singer's THE ERA OF Makes Entire Debut Album Available For Free Download

THE ERA OF, the Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based progressive rock quartet featuring CRYPTOPSY frontman Matt McGachy, has made its entire debut album, "Pelican Beach", available for free download at Bandcamp.com. Comprised of members of established bands including CRYPTOPSY, A TEXAS FUNERAL and DOWNLIN...
September 12, 2011
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TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK To Sign With BATTLEGOD PRODUCTIONS

Norwegian metallers TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK have revealed the official promo and digipack/booklet artwork for their upcoming release, "34613". It's all unleashed in a three-and-a-half minute-long YouTube teaser which also contains a few tracks from the forthcoming CD. TOMORROW'S OUTLOOK is about to sign...
September 12, 2011
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PUSCIFER: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Conditions Of My Parole' Album Available

Audio samples of all 12 tracks that are set to appear on "Conditions Of My Parole", the new album from PUSCIFER the project ringleader Maynard James Keenan describes as "'Twin Peaks' in the desert" can be streamed at Amazon.com. The CD is scheduled for release on October 18 via Puscifer Entertainmen...
September 12, 2011
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SLASH To Appear At CHARLIE SHEEN Roast

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) will make a special guest appearance at the "Comedy Central Roast Of Charlie Sheen" that will air September 19 on the cable network. Commented Slash: "The Charlie Sheen roast was an fn' excellent time. Everybody was great. Mike Tyson was in...
September 10, 2011
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PUSCIFER: 'Man Overboard' Video Released

"Man Overboard", the new video from PUSCIFER, the project ringleader Maynard James Keenan describes as "'Twin Peaks' in the desert," can be seen below. The song, which made available via iTunes and other digital service providers on July 19, comes off the band's new album, "Conditions Of My Parole",...
September 9, 2011
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DESCENDING: 'New Death Celebrity' Pushed Back To October

"New Death Celebrity", the sophomore album from Athens, Greece-based death/thrash metal band DESCENDING, has had its release date pushed back to October 28 (via Massacre Records) from the previously announced September 23. A single, "How Much This Life Weights?", is now available for free download a...
September 8, 2011