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Classic THE ALMIGHTY Lineup To Reunite For Two Shows
Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick has made the following announcement: "It was last September; I woke up in Dundalk, Ireland in agony and couldn't see out of my eyes (hung over again I hear you all say!). No, this time I wasn't. I was on my first solo headline tour of Ireland with my ...September 9, 2005
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Requiem
The self-described "blackout grind" on "Requiem" from Seattle's SKARP works on many levels. As a soundtrack to the album's suicide theme, the feeling produced is one of anxiety and hopelessness, though not in a cold, gothic kind of way. Instead, vocalist Renae Louise Betts uses gritty screams and sc...September 6, 2005
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Destroyers from the Western Skies
Right or wrong, there was a time when those with using "black metal" and "elite" in the same sentence were referring to bands of a Scandinavian heritage, while those same folks snickered at the idea of a legitimate U.S. black metal world presence. Regardless of the questionable validity of the origi...September 6, 2005
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OLD MAN'S CHILD: More 'Vermin' Details Revealed
OLD MAN'S CHILD, the Norwegian band featuring DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Galder, will release their new album, "Vermin", on October 18 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2003's "In Defiance of Existence" was recorded at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden and features a guest appearance by TES...August 24, 2005
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DEFTONES: 'B-Sides & Rarities' Due In October
Since the textured aggression of the DEFTONES' 1995 debut, the Northern California quintet has become an icon approved by mosh pits and critics alike for its exquisitely sculpted sonic roar. While the DEFTONES record the follow-up to their self-titled 2003 album, Maverick Records releases "B-Sides &...August 22, 2005
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Croatian Police Still Mulling MARILYN MANSON Concert Ban
According to the AFP, Croatian police are still mulling whether to ban a concert by shock rocker MARILYN MANSON in the coastal town of Pula (scheduled for Monday, August 22),following protests from the influential Catholic church and parents worried that he is promoting satanism. "Police must check...August 20, 2005
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BRAND NEW SIN To Support BLACK LABEL SOCIETY On U.S. Tour
To cap off a tremendous 2005 that has also seen the group tour alongside MOTÖRHEAD, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, ZEKE, LIFE OF AGONY and SCUM OF THE EARTH, the Syracuse-based hard rock quintet BRAND NEW SIN have just secured the direct support slot on the upcoming BLACK LABEL SOCIETY tour, which kicks o...August 17, 2005
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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer: 'I Was Sick Of The Tough-Guy Sh*t And Working For One Guy's Dream'
Metal Sludge recently conducted an interview with former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos as part of their regularly weekly "20 Questions With?" feature. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Sludge: What are you currently up to? This is your one and only chance to plug your sh...August 17, 2005
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SLIPKNOT Observe 'No Cursing', 'No Obscene Gestures' Rules During Singapore Performance
According to The Electric New Paper, SLIPKNOT — who are known for outrageous stage antics — were handed out a list of no-nos by the local authorities prior to their August 16 performance at the Fort Canning Park in Singapore. Among the rules set by the officials were the folowing: *No obscene gestur...August 17, 2005
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Priest Defends MARILYN MANSON Ahead Of Croatia Gig
Reuters is reporting that religious groups in Croatia are up in arms over the imminent arrival of shock-rocker MARILYN MANSON for a concert. But rallying to the banner of free speech and perhaps a little shock-value of his own, MANSON has found one unlikely defender — a Catholic priest. "How could M...August 16, 2005
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The Head and the Heart
If Little Rock, Arkansas' RWAKE are the deliverers of progressive sludge psychosis, then Fayetteville's DEADBIRD are the distillation of it into a crawling, bloody mess of crippling depression and pervasive anxiety. What the hell is going on down there in the land of Clinton anyway? There is in fact...August 15, 2005
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WOLVERINE To Preview New Songs At Swedish Show
Sweden's WOLVERINE have announced a low-key Swedish show where they will be airing new tracks from the band's recently completed new album, tentatively titled "Still". The band will be performing at Busstorget in Soderhamn on August 20 prior to their appearance at the ProgPower Europe 2005 festival...August 11, 2005
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ANUBIS GATE To Release Sophomore Album In September
Danish power/prog metal band ANUBIS GATE will release their second album, "A Perfect Forever", on September 20 via Locomotive Music (one day earlier internationally). The follow-up to 2004's "Purification" was produced by Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, INVOCATOR) and will feature cover artwork by Mattias No...August 9, 2005
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VITAL REMAINS, NOMINON: European Tour Dates Announced
Swedish death metallers NOMINON will be supporting VITAL REMAINS on their European tour between September 11 and October 1. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Sep. 11 - Innsbruck (A) – P.M.K. Sep. 13 - Rom (I) – Alpheus Sep. 14 - Italy – TBA Sep. 15 - Italy – TBA Sep. 16 - ...August 2, 2005
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WOLVERINE Finish Recording New Album
Sweden's WOLVERINE have finished recording their new album, "Still", at Spacelab studio in Tönisvorst, Germany. The follow-up to 2003's "Cold Light of Monday" was produced by Oliver Philipps, Christian "Moschus" Moos and WOLVERINE and will be mixed at the end of August. An October/November release v...August 1, 2005
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