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DARKTHRONE Drummer/Vocalist: The Mere Word 'Fanbase' Disgusts Me
Metal Maniacs' Nathan T. Birk recently interviewed legendary DARKTHRONE drummer/vocalist Fenriz about his band's latest album, "F.O.A.D.", and the Norwegian act's enduring influence on black metal. Excerpts from the February 2008 cover story follow: Metal Maniacs: Prior to recording "F.O.A.D.", were...February 5, 2008
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EDENBRIDGE: 'MyEarthDream' Cover Art Revealed
Austrian symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has unveiled the cover art for its sixth studio album, "MyEarthDream", due out in April via Napalm Records. The art was created by Anthony Clarkson, who has previously worked with BLIND GUARDIAN, among other artists. "MyEarthDream" track listing: 01. The Forc...February 5, 2008
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SLAYER's KERRY KING Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available
Lacey Conner, villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels, conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King at the Dean Guitars booth at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anah...February 4, 2008
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SLAYER's RockHard Helmet For The Motorcycle Enthusiast And The Latest In Mosh Pit Couture
SLAYER, the Grammy-winning, undisputed kings of thrash/punk/metal, have joined forces with O'Neal USA, one of the leading manufacturers of motorcycle and BMX accessories, to produce a limited edition of SLAYER helmets that feature the band's distinguished and celebrated artwork. The helmets will lau...February 4, 2008
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SYNASTRY Signs With YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
Montreal-based death metal quartet SYNASTRY has signed with Year of the Sun Records. The group's debut album, "Blind Eyes Bleed", is scheduled for release on May 13. Commented SYNASTRY frontman Jimmy Anastasopoulos: "All of us in SYNASTRY are eager and thrilled that 'Blind Eyes Bleed' will be issued...February 4, 2008
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POWER QUEST Completes Mastering 'Master Of Illusion'
UK melodic power metallers POWER QUEST have finished mixing their new album, "Master of Illusion", for a March 26 Japanese release. The CD, which will be mastered on February 13, will feature a guest appearance by keyboardist Richard West from the UK progressive metal band THRESHOLD on the track "Hu...February 3, 2008
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A Mounting Crisis…
Who knew that the most Germanic of the new wave of retro thrash bands would be from Japan? GRIEF OF WAR at their best are dealing in the kind of skittering, fast-paced, four-on-the-floor thrash that was the province of TANKARD and DEATHROW twenty years ago (though without the former's maniacal edge...February 3, 2008
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PERSUADER To Enter Studio In May
Swedish metallers PERSUADER will enter the studio in May to begin recording their fourth album for a late 2008 release via Dockyard 1. PERSUADER's third full-length effort, "When Eden Burns", was released in May 2006 via Dockyard 1. The follow-up to 2004's "Evolution Purgatory" (Sanctuary/Noise) was...February 2, 2008
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SCELERATA Films 'Enemy Within' Video
Brazilian progeressive metallers SCELERATA have just finished filming a video for the song "Enemy Within". The clip was shot at an abandoned factory site in Porto Alegre by Velha Árvore. "Enemy Within" should be released in March as a free download single, with exclusive artwork and a preview of the...January 31, 2008
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BLAZE BAYLEY, AWAKE Confirmed For Holland's DOKK'EM Open-Air Festival
Former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley and AWAKE have been confirmed for the Dokk'em open-air festival, set to take place August 9, 2008 near Leeuwarden, Netherlands. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: DIAMOND HEAD (UK) TRAIL OF TEARS (NO) BLAZE BAYLEY (UK) AWAKE (UK) VENGEANCE...January 31, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'I Think All Politicians Are A**holes'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Does it bother you that METALLICA went on to fame and fortune to a level MOTÖRHEAD didn't? Lemmy: It is just the luck of the...January 31, 2008
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SLAYER Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
Los Angeles thrash metal legends SLAYER have been confirmed for the Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 27-29, 2008 in Bologna, Italy. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Friday, June 27: IRON MAIDEN AVENGED SEVENFOLD Saturday, June 28: SLAYER CARCASS MESHUGGAH TESTAMENT AT...January 30, 2008
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AT THE GATES Confirmed For Denmark's ROSKILDE FESTIVAL
Reactivated Swedish metal band AT THE GATES has been confirmed for this year's edition of the Roskilde Festival, set to take place July 3-6 in Roskilde, Denmark. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 4-7 - Sweden Rock Festival - Sölvesborg, Sweden Jun. 20-22 - Hellfest - Clisson, F...January 30, 2008
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PYURIA: 'Blind Victim' Video Posted Online
"Blind Victim", the new video from the Finnish death metal band PYURIA, can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's new album, "Obliette Ontology", which was released late last year via Violent Journey Records. PYURIA is: Eero - Vocals Oskari - Guitar Hatsa - Drums Juuso - Bass "Obliette On...January 29, 2008
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Former VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Singer, Guitarist To Tie The Knot
Former VISIONS OF ATLANTIS singer Melissa Ferlaak has issued the following update: "Well, after months and months of waiting for a fiancé visa, Wolfgang [former VISIONS OF ATLANTIS guitarist Wolfgang 'Wops' Koch] and I can finally announce we will be getting married on May 3, 2008 here in Minnesota...January 29, 2008
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