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Video: CARCASS's BILL STEER Rejoins NAPALM DEATH On Stage In Stockholm

CARCASS guitarist Bill Steer rejoined his former bandmates in NAPALM DEATH for the first time since 1988 on November 9 at Fryshuset in Stockholm, Sweden to perform the classic NAPALM DEATH song "Deceiver". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. "Deceiver" originally appeared o...

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CARCASS: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Gothenburg Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of CARCASS's November 8 performance at Trädgår'n in Gothenburg, Sweden can be seen below. CARCASS is currently taking part in the "Deathcrusher 2015" European tour with NAPALM DEATH, VOIVOD and OBITUARY. CARCASS released a special edition version of its latest album, "Surgic...

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VOIVOD Announces First Leg Of 2016 U.S. Tour

Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have announced the first leg of their next U.S. tour, starting in February 2016, with support from VEKTOR and EIGHT BELLS. Comments VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin: "VOIVOD are excited to follow up the success of the NAPALM DEATH tour of USA last wint...

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A Day In Life Of VOIVOD On 'Deathcrusher Tour' (Video)

Lifelong VOIVOD fan Eric Campbell spent a day with the band in Dublin, Ireland as part of the "Deathcrusher Tour" with CARCASS, NAPALM DEATH, OBITUARY and HEROD and captured a unique insight into VOIVOD's preparations for the gig. Check out the footage below. VOIVOD's latest album, "Target Earth", a...

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PRODUCT OF HATE To Release 'Buried In Violence' Album In February

Wisconsin-based newcomers PRODUCT OF HATE will release their debut album, "Buried In Violence", on February 5, 2016 via Napalm Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by James Murphy, known for his work with DEATH, TESTAMENT and OBITUARY. The artwork was designed Colin Marks of Rain Song Design. "Whe...

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OBITUARY, Ex-MASSACRE, SIX FEET UNDER Members Join Forces In HIDEOUS

Bassist Terry Butler (OBITUARY, DEATH, MASSACRE) and vocalist Ed Webb (MASSACRE, GENERICHRIST) have joined forces with drummer Greg Gall (SIX FEET UNDER, BLOOD DIVISIONS) and guitarist Matt Bishop (LIVIDITY, HORRIFIC DEMISE) in a new band called HIDEOUS. Said Terry: "Ed Webb and myself are stoked ab...

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Ex-OBITUARY Bassist FRANK WATKINS Spoke About His Cancer Battle In Recent Interview

Several months before his passing, former OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins spoke to U.K.'s Zero Tolerance magazine about his battle with central nervous system lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed back in 2012. During that time, his treatment meant that he was non-stop sick for around two years strai...

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Former OBITUARY Bassist FRANK WATKINS Dies At 47

Former OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 47 years old. Since late 2007, Watkins had been the bass player of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH and performed with the band at last year's edition of Hellfest in Clisson, France (see video below). Watk...

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FOZZY, OBITUARY, NASTY SAVAGE Members Join Forces In BLOOD DIVISIONS

Metal Blade Records has set an August 28 release date for the digital EP from new supergroup BLOOD DIVISIONS. BLOOD DIVISIONS features a "who's who" of metal musicians, including Chris Jericho, Dave Austin, Ralph Santola, Terry Butler, Greg Gall, Bill Owen, John Mahoney and Ben Meyer. The digital EP...

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CARCASS To Join Forces With NAPALM DEATH, OBITUARY, VOIVOD For 'Deathcrusher' European Tour

Reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS will embark on the "Deathcrusher" tour alongside NAPALM DEATH, OBITUARY, VOIVOD and HEROD. This vociferous lineup will be hitting Europe this fall. CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker comments: "Off the back of touring the U.S. with OBITUARY and Au...

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OBITUARY Releases 'Violence' Animated Music Video

Death metal legends OBITUARY have released an animated music video for the track "Violence" from their most recent album, "Inked In Blood". The video, which was animated and directed by Balázs Gróf, can be seen below. Commented OBITUARY: "We had a blast creating the idea for the video and to watch B...

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RIVERS OF NIHIL To Release 'Monarchy' In August

Reading, Pennsylvania-based modern progressive death metallers RIVERS OF NIHIL will release their sophomore full-length album, "Monarchy", on August 21 via Metal Blade. A brand new track, "Perpetual Growth Machine", taken from "Monarchy", can be streamed below. RIVERS OF NIHIL began its musical jour...

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GORGOROTH: New Song 'Ad Omnipotens Aeterne Diabolus' Available For Streaming

Norwegian black metallers GORGOROTH have inked a worldwide deal with Soulseller Records. The band's tenth studio album, "Instinctus Bestialis", will be released on June 8 on digipack CD (limited first pressing),limited black vinyl, limited picture vinyl and digitally. The recording lineup for the e...

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Former EVILE Guitarist's 'Old Rake' Debut: Audio Samples Available

Former EVILE lead guitarist Ol Drake will release his debut solo album, "Old Rake", on June 22 in Europe and June 23 in the USA. The CD features instrumental guitar encompassing a myriad of styles, including flat-out shredding, classical, progressive, melodic and acoustic. Check out audio samples of...

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SKINLESS: Video For 'Skinless' Song

"Skinless", the new video from reunited New York death metallers SKINLESS, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's first new studio offering in nearly a decade, titled "Only The Ruthless Remain", which will be unleashed on CD, LP and digitally via Relapse on June 2 in North America. The sa...