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KAMELOT: 'Poetry For The Poisoned' Cover Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Poetry For The Poisoned", the highly anticipated ninth studio album from American/Norwegian metallers KAMELOT, can be viewed below. The CD will be released in North America on September 14 via the band's own label, Kamelot Media Group (KMG Recordings),and in Europe on Septemb...August 4, 2010
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SHADOWS FALL Wants To Write 'A Really Fast, Technical Thrash Record'
Sami Jarroush of the Rock it Out! Blog conducted an interview with vocalist Brian Fair of Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL at the Holmdel, New Jersey stop of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival on July 28. You can now watch the chat below. When asked about plans for a new studio album from...August 3, 2010
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ENSIFERUM Confirmed For 70000 TONS OF METAL Cruise
Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM have been confirmed for the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which is set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and return four days later. A total of 40 acts will appear at the event. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AGENT STEEL...August 3, 2010
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SUFFOCATION, THE FACELESS, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD To Tour North America
New York based extreme metal legends SUFFOCATION will tour North America this fall with prog-deathsters THE FACELESS, deathcore merchants THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, tech-death meisters DECREPIT BIRTH, and Italy's brutal/symphonic/avante garde horde FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE. Dubbed "The Decibel Defianc...August 3, 2010
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THE RED SHORE: New Album Artwork Unveiled; First Song Posted Online
"The Seed Of Annihilation", a brand new song from Australian extreme metallers THE RED SHORE, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "The Avarice Of Man", which was recorded at Complex Studios in Melbourne, Australia by guitarist/producer Ro...August 3, 2010
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Former EXODUS Singer Joins Forces With SADUS Drummer In AC/DC Tribute Band
Legendary thrash singer Steve "Zetro" Souza (TENET, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL, EXODUS, LEGACY) and executive producer Walter Morgan (organizer of the Thrash Of The Titans 2001 benefit concert) have formed what they claim will be "the world's premiere AC/DC tribute band." Dubbed AC/DZ, the San Francisco Ba...August 2, 2010
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DEFTONES, HATEBREED, STATIC-X, FEAR FACTORY Memebers Featured On 'Nail'd' Soundtrack
nail'd is the off-road racing game where speed, risk and adrenaline combine with insane track design to deliver the ultimate thrill ride. Only one thing is missing from this picture. Throw your horns brothers and sisters, because that thing is METAL. Illustrious names from the contemporary metal sce...July 30, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist Gets 'Paranoid'
Jon Wiederhorn of AOL's Noisecreep recently conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler about the recently released "Classic Albums" DVD of SABBATH's legendary second album, "Paranoid". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Noisecreep: It's no secret that you...July 30, 2010
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GLENN HUGHES: 'The Life Of A Rock Star' EP Samples Available
Legendary singer and bassist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will release his autobiography, "The Life, Near Death, And Rebirth Of A Rock Star: Deep Purple And Beyond", later this year via Foruli Publications. The book, co-written with Joel McIver and featuring an introduction by METALL...July 30, 2010
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JON OLIVA Talks To OnTrackMagazine (Audio)
David Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com recently conducted an interview with Jon Oliva (mastermind of SAVATAGE and JON OLIVA'S PAIN, co-creator/songwriter of the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA). The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. Fan-filmed video footage of JON OLIVA'S PAIN...July 28, 2010
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Jon Oliva is one of the world's truly great rock music artists. Folks that disagree probably never heard his work in SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, or JON OLIVA'S PAIN. And it's not like I was ever a huge SAVATAGE fan. The simple fact is that from the moment I heard "Maniacal Renderings" I was...July 27, 2010
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SLASH Says MYLES KENNEDY 'Turned Down' VELVET REVOLVER Singer Gig
Jon Wiederhorn of AOL's Noisecreep recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the June 10 incident when he was nearly tackled by a man who had climbed onstage during Slash's performance in Milan...July 27, 2010
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ICED EARTH Mainman's SONS OF LIBERTY Project: EPK Available
An EPK (Electronic Press Kit) for "Brush-fires of the Mind", the debut album from ICED EARTH mastermind Jon Schaffer's new project, SONS OF LIBERTY, can be viewed below. "Brush-fires of the Mind" sold around 400 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No....July 27, 2010
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JOE STUMP Shredding Axe At SAM ASH In Cincinnati; More Video Footage Available
More three-camera video footage of guitar virtuoso Joe Stump (HOLYHELL, REIGN OF TERROR) shredding the axe at a guitar showcase at Sam Ash in Cincinnati, Ohio in June 2010 can be viewed below. Stump's latest solo album "Virtuostic Vendetta", was released in April 2009 via Lion Music. Commented Joe,...July 26, 2010
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WHITE WIZZARD: First-Ever U.K. Headlining Tour Announced
Los Angeles traditional heavy metal band WHITE WIZZARD has announced a headlining tour of the U.K. in November. Following its recent appearance at the Download festival in the U.K., where the band kicked off the Sunday on the Ronnie James Dio stage in front of thousands of fans, WHITE WIZZARD is set...July 26, 2010
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