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PRIMORDIAL Frontman Issues Summer's End Update

Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of the of the Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has issued the following update: "Summer's fading into autumn. Well, at least what we've been calling summer in 2008. For the second year in a row, summer in Ireland barely crept over 20 degrees and was a rainy over...

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ZIMMERS HOLE Covers OLD MAN'S CHILD's 'Doommaker'; Audio Available

ZIMMERS HOLE — the Vancouver-based project featuring guitarist Jed Simon and bassist Byron Stroud of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD alongside legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) — recently recorded a cover version of the OLD MAN'S CHILD song "Doommaker" for the Cen...

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STEEL ATTACK: 'Crawl' Video Posted Online

"Crawl", the new video from Swedish metallers STEEL ATTACK, can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's new album, "Carpe DiEnd" (cover artwork),which was released on February 22, 2008 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque's Sonic Train studio a...

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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: 'Procession Of The Fates' Video Available

"Procession of the Fates", the new video from the Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, can be viewed below. (Note: The video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. residents.) The song comes off the group's sophomore full-length CD, "Midheaven", which was rele...

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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': More Details Revealed

On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, will release one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". It's an all-star assemblage as members of such great hard rock bands as FOO FIGHTERS, QUEENSRŸCHE, DIO, ALICE C...

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ZONARIA: New Album Artwork Revealed

Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA will release their second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", via Century Media Recrods on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: Friday, October 24 Spain, Portugal: Tuesday, October 28 Sweden, Finland, Hungary: Wednesday, October...

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MARIONETTE Announces New Guitarist

Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal sextet MARIONETTE has announced the addition of guitarist Anton Modig to the group's ranks. Commented bassist Mikael Medin: "Anton has come into the band focused and as dedicated as we could ask for! He is now almost completely up to speed with our material from 'Spite...

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TWISTED MINDS Prepares To Unleash Debut

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada-based thrash metal outfit TWISTED MINDS will release its debut album, "Rise of the Undead", in November of 2008. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Price for Sin 02. Warrior 03. Rise of the Undead 04. Worthless Prayers 05. Through My Eyes 06. Twisted Mind...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: New Audio Interview Available

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, MSG, SCORPIONS) was one of the featured guests on this past Saturday's (September 13) edition of the "M.I.B. Show". You can now download the interview at this location. UK's EMI Catalogue has just released "The Best Of The Michael Schenker Group: 1980-1984"...

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ZONARIA: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA will release their second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", on October 17 via Century Media Recrods. The CD was produced by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman and was mastered by Peter In De Betou at Tailor Maid. "The Cancer Empire" track listing: 01. Slau...

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BIG NOIZE In Iraq; Interview, Performance Footage Available

Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT),along with drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO) and keyboardist Alex Bubenheim just came back from Iraq where they performed for U.S. troops. One of the highlig...

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DIO Drummer SIMON WRIGHT Says Trip To Iraq 'Was An Experiance I Will Never Forget'

Legendary rock drummer Simon Wright (DIO, AC/DC, RHINO BUCKET) has issued the following update: "I have just returned from playing five shows for the troops and allied forces in Iraq. They are incredible individuals doing a very difficult job trying to bring stability to that region, they go months...

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NIKKI SIXX: MILEY CYRUS And The JONAS BROTHERS Are Not Rock And Roll

In a recent interview with RollingStone.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx took some shots at a pair of recent chart-toppers. "There's things that I see where I go, 'Rockstar energy drink? Give a fucking break,'" Sixx said. "There's no rock stars involved in this. There's a lot of shit out there wh...

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EXMORTEM: New Album Pushed Back A Week

Mighty Music will issue "Funeral Phantoms", the fifth album from Danish death metallers EXMORTEM, on October 27 — one week later than the previously announced October 20 release date. The CD was self-produced by the band, while the mixing was handled by Jacob Bredahl (HATESPHERE, LAST MILE). Accordi...

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PRIMORDIAL Pulls Out Of Portugal's CAOS EMERGENTE Festival

Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL have cancelled their appearance at this year's Caos Emergente festival, set to take place September 12-14 in Recarei, Porto, Portugal. Commented vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill: "It is sad indeed to be writing the same blog twice in as many weeks but there is n...