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Earth Rocker
Leave it to CLUTCH to goof on the totalitarian MCP from the original "Tron" as a spit upon the digital era through the artwork of their tenth album, "Earth Rocker". Old-school remonstration from old school rock dogs who refuse to answer to the directive, "End of line". The Maryland-bred sludge troup...April 14, 2013
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Not to be confused with the classic rock unit out of St. Louis, the much heavier ARBOGAST from Chicago might as well be considered prog-crunk. Their hyperactive songwriting theories calls to mind KYLESA, MADE OUT OF BABIES and the barest traces of HELMET, but with a lot more thrash, punk and progres...April 14, 2013
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Dutch prog rockers FOCUS may not be the first ensemble that leaps to mind when discussing the genre, just like NEKTAR, GENTLE GIANT and TANGERINE DREAM ominously seem to get cut from the thread once folks get stuck on immediate notables such as YES, EMERSON, LAKE AND PALMER, THE MOODY BLUES, KING CR...April 14, 2013
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SONATA ARCTICA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Japanese Tour
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have posted behind-the-scenes footage from their February tour of Japan. Check it out below. SONATA ARCTICA's latest album, "Stones Grow Her Name", was certified gold in Finland for sales in excess of 10,000 copies. Released in Europe on May 18, 2012 and in N...April 14, 2013
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Filming New Video Today
Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY are filming a music video today (Saturday, April 13) with Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE and KAMELOT, among others. DARK TRANQUILLITY will release its tent...April 13, 2013
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HIM Frontman: 'It's Very Important Not To Take Yourself Too Seriously'
Meghan Player of Push To Fire recently conducted an interview with vocalist Ville Valo of Finnish love metallers HIM. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On how love and death have inspired HIM's eighth studio album, "Tears On Tape", which is being released at the end of the month: Valo...April 12, 2013
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SONATA ARCTICA: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Russian Tour
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have posted behind-the-scenes footage from their February tour of Russia. Check it out below. SONATA ARCTICA's latest album, "Stones Grow Her Name", was certified gold in Finland for sales in excess of 10,000 copies. Released in Europe on May 18, 2012 and in...April 8, 2013
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DEATHDESTRUCTION: Seventh Studio Webisode Available
Swedish metallers DEATHDESTRUCTION recorded their sophomore album, tentatively titled "Death Is The Winner", between November 17, 2012 and January 10 2013 at Bohus Sound studios in Kungälv, Sweden with producer Roberto Laghi (IN FLAMES, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, LOK, SONIC SYNDICATE). Laghi also mixed the...April 6, 2013
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ENSIFERUM: New Video Interview Posted Online
On March 31, Resident Rock Star conducted an interview with Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM. You can now watch the chat below. ENSIFERUM's fifth album, "Unsung Heroes", was released on August 27, 2012 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, SENTENCED) at Petrax studio (C...April 5, 2013
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PARKWAY DRIVE: New Video Interview With WINSTON MCCALL
Groovey of Hollywood Music Magazine conducted an interview with vocalist Winston McCall of Australian metallers PARKWAY DRIVE before the band's April 3 concert at Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado. You can now watch the chat below. PARKWAY DRIVE's fourth album, "Atlas", was be released on Octobe...April 4, 2013
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HALFORD Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Releases 'Metal For Life' DVD
Strap on your axe for an extreme-metal bootcamp as guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, TESTAMENT) helps you hone your chops to perfection. You'll learn how to traverse the fretboard with ever-essential minor pentatonic scale, incorporate minor scales into riffs and rhythm part...April 4, 2013
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AMARANTHE: 'The Nexus' First-Week Sales Revealed
"The Nexus", the sophomore album from Swedish melodic metallers AMARANTHE, sold around 1,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 12 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists,...April 3, 2013
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FINNTROLL: 'Häxbrygd' Video Released
"Häxbrygd", the new video from Finnish metal marauders FINNTROLL, can be seen below. The clip was filmed a video on March 8-9. Photos from the video shoot can be found on the Facebook page of Soundi magazine (courtesy of Timo Isoaho). "Häxbrygd" comes off FINNTROLL's sixth album, "Blodsvept", which...April 3, 2013
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SONATA ARCTICA: More Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Scandinavian Tour
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have posted more behind-the-scenes footage from their January 2013 Scandinavian tour. Check it out below. SONATA ARCTICA's latest album, "Stones Grow Her Name", was certified gold in Finland for sales in excess of 10,000 copies. Released in Europe on May 18,...April 2, 2013
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ORBWEAVER Announces New Drummer
ORBWEAVER, the band featuring Randy Piro (GIGAN, HATE ETERNAL),has announced the addition of drummer Scott Spasiano to the group's ranks. Scott took over the drum and percussion duties after Mike Pena left the band to pursue his chosen career path. Commented Piro: "Scott has the perfect blend of ra...March 31, 2013
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