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TESTAMENT Members Interviewed By TC ELECTRONIC At NAMM; Video Available
TC Electronic's Ruy Kuypers conducted separate interviews with Chuck Billy (vocals) and Eric Peterson (guitar) of veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in An...January 25, 2009
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THIS ENDING: New Song Available For Free Download
THIS ENDING, the Swedish death metal band featuring AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson, has made a new song, "Deathtrade", available for free download at this location. The track comes off the group's second album, "Dead Harvest", which is scheduled for release on January 30, 2009 in Germany, Aus...January 22, 2009
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ISIS: New Album Title, Release Date Announced
ISIS, the innovative Los Angeles-by-way-of-Boston-based band, has set a May 5 release date for its much-anticipated new album, "Wavering Radiant" (Ipecac Recordings). The CD, produced by Joe Baressi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE),will receive a limited-edition vinyl release on April 21. TOOL's Ada...January 22, 2009
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TESTAMENT Frontman Interviewed At NAMM; Video Available
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT on Saturday, January 17 at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Wat...January 21, 2009
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ADIASTASIA To Release Sophomore Album Via BOMBWORKS RECORDS
Brazilian prog-power metallers ADIASTASIA will release their sophomore CD later this year via Bombworks Records. According to a press release, ADIASTASIA "plays in-your-face power metal with a heavy dose of prog. They released their debut on Bombworks Records in 2006, titled 'Life War', to critical...January 21, 2009
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METALLICA's ULRICH Confirms That He Makes An Appearance In GUNS N' ROSES' 'Better' Video
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has confirmed that he makes an appearance in GUNS N' ROSES' video for the band's new single, "Better". GUNS N' ROSES associate Fernando Lebeis wrote at a GUNS message board last month that the debut of the clip was being held up because Ulrich, who briefly appears in th...January 21, 2009
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JACK FROST Says Singer ALAN TECCHIO Is 'Taking A Leave Of Absence' From SEVEN WITCHES
In response to the confusion caused by the recent announcement that HELSTAR frontman James Rivera has rejoined SEVEN WITCHES for the recording of the band's next studio album and subsequent live shows, SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost has released the following statement: "Alan [Tecchio; who sang...January 19, 2009
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EXODUS Utilizing Services Of Drummer NICK BARKER For European Tour
British extreme metal drumming legend Nick Barker (CRADLE OF FILTH, TESTAMENT, DIMMU BORGIR, BRUJERIA, ATROCITY) will fill in for EXODUS' Tom Hunting during the San Francisco Bay Area metallers upcoming European tour. Commented EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt: "On February 18, we're off to Europe for a c...January 16, 2009
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LUNA MORTIS: New Song Posted Online
Madison, Wisconsin-based, female-fronted quintet LUNA MORTIS (formerly known as THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE) will release its debut album, "The Absence", in North America on February 10 via Century Media Records. The CD was tracked at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with producer Jason Suecof (ALL TH...January 15, 2009
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THIS ENDING: 'Parasites' Video Available
"Parasites", the new video from THIS ENDING, the Swedish death metal band featuring AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson, can be viewed below. The clip was shot over a two-day period at two different locations with director Marcus CF. Tinnerholm. A two-minute clip featuring behind-the-scenes footag...January 15, 2009
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Former KORN Guitarist Holding Open Auditions For Bandmembers
The Arizona Review reports that former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch has seemingly reconsidered holding closed-only band auditions; opting instead to allow anyone with talent the chance to audition for a spot in his band. For more information, go to www.brianheadwelchband.com. Welch's solo album...January 14, 2009
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TESTAMENT To Perform First Two Albums At London Concert
San Francisco thrash metal legends TESTAMENT will play their classic first two albums — "The Legacy" and "The New Order" — for one night only at Islington Academy in London, England on March 25. This unique "Metal Hammer Presents..." event will showcase the face-melting albums that kick-started the...January 8, 2009
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LUNA MORTIS Announces Dates With SOILWORK, WARBRINGER
Madison, Wisconsin-based, female-fronted quintet LUNA MORTIS (formerly known as THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE) has lined up the following dates: Jan. 16 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN Feb. 21 - The Pearl Room Mokena, IL (w/ SOILWORK) Feb. 22 - The Rave - Milwaukee, WI (w/ SOILWORK) Mar. 26 - Vnuk’s Lounge - Milwau...January 8, 2009
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SPINEFARM RECORDS Onboard For BLOODSTOCK's 'Metal 2 The Masses' Unsigned Talent Competition
As the Metal 2 The Masses competition for unsigned talent grows in strength, Spinefarm Records UK has shown its support to seek out the finest the U.K. and Ireland have to offer. Already a number of independent venues throughout the country are being inundated with acts wanting to grace the unsigned...January 7, 2009
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THIS ENDING: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Parasites' Video Shoot Available
THIS ENDING, the Swedish death metal band featuring AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson, recently shot a video for the song "Parasites" over a two-day period at two different locations with director Marcus CF. Tinnerholm. A two-minute clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot c...January 7, 2009
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