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DESTRUCTION: New Tour Dates Announced
German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION have confirmed their first shows in support of their new album, "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.", which will be released on August 22 via AFM Records. A complete list of dates can be found at this location. Gary Holt (EXODUS) and Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR) have recorded...August 6, 2008
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DISSIMULATION To Release Third Album In October
Lithuania's black/thrash metal band DISSIMULATION has completed work on its third full-length album, "Atiduokit Mirusius", for an October 6 release via Ledo Takas Records. The CD was recorded over an 11-day period at Phoenix studio near Riga, Latvia with producer Gints Lundbergs. According to a pres...August 2, 2008
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SCORPIONS: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming
German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS were interviewed this past Wednesday (July 30) on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn. The program is now available for streaming at this location. SCORPIONS will take part in the Rock for Nature festival, set to take place August...August 1, 2008
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Former THE CROWN Members Announce Singer, Band Name
Vocalist Andreas "Whiplasher Bernadotte" Bergh of the Swedish industrial goth metal band DEATHSTARS has joined the new band formed by four former members of the now-defunct Swedish death/thrash act THE CROWN. The new group, dubbed DOBERMANN, is currently recording a collection of tunes which are bei...August 1, 2008
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Surviving Members Of MELDRUM Continuing Work On New Album
The surviving members of MELDRUM — the band formed by ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum, who died on May 21 as a result of a cystic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead — are still pushing forward, putting the finishing touches on the group'...August 1, 2008
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Former THE CROWN Guitarist On New Project: Don't Call It A Reunion
Four former members of the now-defunct Swedish death/thrash act THE CROWN have reunited in a brand new project which is currently working on its debut album. Magnus Olsfelt (bass),Marko Tervonen (guitar),Marcus Sunesson (lead guitar) and Janne Saarenpää (drums) have joined forces with an as-yet-un...July 29, 2008
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Code of Violence
It's hard to complain when a band takes influences from German stalwarts like SODOM and DESTRUCTION without totally losing an individual identity. "Code of Violence" from Detroit's NOCTURNAL FEAR is meat and potatoes dark 'n' brutal thrash that will win the act no awards for originality, nor is that...July 29, 2008
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Parasite of Society
As the story goes, vocalist/bassist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer left German thrash juggernaut DESTRUCTION after the decade of the 80s came to a close and formed HEADHUNTER, the music of which was more akin to power metal (albeit without the glitz and glam) than straight up thrash. The band released a...July 29, 2008
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THANATOS: New Promotional Recording Posted Online
Dutch death metal pioneers THANATOS have uploaded all three songs from their new 2008 promotional CD on their MySpace page. According to the group, "these three songs — 'They Feed On Fear', 'Destruction, Chaos. Creation' and 'Justified Genocide' — were mixed by Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH,...July 28, 2008
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GUILLOTINE: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
GUILLOTINE, the reunited Swedish thrash metal band featuring Nils Eriksson (bass) and Fredrik Mannberg (rhythm guitar) of NOCTURNAL RITES, has set "Blood Money" as the title of its second album, due this fall via Pulverised Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Insane Oppression 0...July 25, 2008
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MEGADETH Drummer Comments On 'Affliction: Banned' Event
MEGADETH, one of the bands signed to the Affliction clothing line, performed a three-song set Saturday night (July 19) at the inaugural "Affliction: Banned" event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. "Affliction: Banned" was headlined by a WAMMA championship bout between the last PRIDE heavyw...July 23, 2008
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TOM FISCHER: 'There Will Be No Further Reunions Of CELTIC FROST, At Least Not Involving Me'
Former CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKON frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has issued the following update: "As I have written and said to Martin [Eric Ain, CELTIC FROST bassist] more than once since he first sent me his draft for a 'Statement in Regard of Celtic Frost' on June 16, 2008, I emphatically...July 23, 2008
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Former Members Of THE CROWN Reunite In New Project
Four former members of the now-defunct Swedish death/thrash act THE CROWN have reunited in a brand new project which is currently working on its debut album. Magnus Olsfelt (bass),Marko Tervonen (guitar),Marcus Sunesson (lead guitar) and Janne Saarenpää (drums) have joined forces with an as-yet-un...July 22, 2008
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MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On 'Affliction: Banned' Event
MEGADETH, one of the bands signed to the Affliction clothing line, performed a three-song set Saturday night (July 19) at the inaugural "Affliction: Banned" event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. "Affliction: Banned" was headlined by a WAMMA championship bout between the last PRIDE heavyw...July 22, 2008
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MEGADETH Performs At 'Affliction: Banned' Event In Anaheim; Video Available
MEGADETH performed a three-song set last night (Saturday, July 19) at the inaugural "Affliction: Banned" event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. "Affliction: Banned" was headlined by a WAMMA championship bout between the last PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko and former UFC heav...July 20, 2008
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