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BEHEMOTH Frontman Suing Head Of Polish Anti-Sect Committee For Libel, Slander

According to Metal Portal, BEHEMOTH mainman Adam "Nergal" Darski has filed a libel lawsuit against the head of the All-Polish Committee for Defence against Sects, Ryszard Nowak. Nergal claims that Nowak slandered him in an interview with Gazeta Swietojanska (watch interview in two parts below),repe...

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NIFELHEIM: We 'Approved' Anti-CLIFF BURTON, -DIMEBAG Comments Before They Were Published

Swedish black metallers NIFELHEIM have released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET insisting that they "approved" the comments that were attributed to them in the latest issue of Sweden Rock magazine where they appeared to be disrespecting the memories of both METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton and PANTERA...

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METALLICA, DROWNING POOL, AC/DC Among Songs Most Used As Torture By U.S. Military Interrogators

U.S. military interrogators have often blasted music at detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. According to the British law group Reprieve, these are among the songs they have used most frequently: * METALLICA - "Enter Sandman" * DROWNING POOL - "Bodies" * AC/DC - "Shoot to Thrill" * AC/...

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IN FLAMES Bassist On Touring, 20-Year Milestone, METALLICA

Zach Dionne of The Maine Campus newspaper at the University of Maine conducted an interview with bassist Peter Iwers of Swedish metal band IN FLAMES on December 6, 2008 in Worcester, Massachusetts. You can listen to the 18-minute conversation at this location. The interview is also available in text...

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SAXON: UK, Ireland Dates Announced

British heavy metal legends SAXON will continue their Battalions Of Steel World Tour in the UK and Ireland in April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 23 - London, UK - Forum Apr. 25 - Prestatyn, UK - Hammerfest Apr. 26 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy Apr. 27 - Belfast, Ireland - Mandela Hall Apr. .....

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NIFELHEIM: Anti-CLIFF BURTON, -DIMEBAG Comments Were A 'Bad Joke' That Was Taken Out Of Context

Swedish black metallers NIFELHEIM have released a statement clarifying the comments they made in the latest issue of Sweden Rock magazine where they appeared to be disrespecting the memories of both METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton and PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. In the Swed...

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DOWN/KINGDOM OF SORROW Guitarist KIRK WINDSTEIN Tackling 'Personal Demons'

Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR, DOWN, KINGDOM OF SORROW) will not be rejoining his KINGDOM OF SORROW bandmates for the remaining dates on the group's current tour with GWAR. Commented Kirk: "I have been busting ass for nearly two years straight now...

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TRIXTER Sells Out Homecoming Show; Photos Available

The reunited TRIXTER performed for a sold-out crowd this past Friday, November 28 at Dexter's Entertainment Complex in Riverdale, New Jersey. This was the band's first headlining appearance of 2008 and its first hometown show in over 13 years. TRIXTER originally reunited earlier this year to play th...

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WOLF Covers MOONSPELL's 'Alma Mater'; Audio Available

Swedish heavy metallers WOLF recently recorded a cover version of MOONSPELL's "Alma Mater" for the Century Media Records 2CD compilation "Covering 20 Years Of Extremes", which was released in North America on October 14. The track is now available for streaming at this location. The all-covers relea...

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GUNS N' ROSES: Home Videos Posted Online

Professional music photographer Robert John is best known for working with GUNS N' ROSES. He began shooting them in the 1980's when they were HOLLYWOOD ROSE, became their exclusive photographer when GN'R was signed to Geffen Records, and traveled with them through the height of their career. In this...

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SAXON Frontman Answers Questions About ICED EARTH Tour; Video Available

Vocalist Biff Byford of the legendary British heavy metal band SAXON has answered a couple of fan-submitted questions regarding the band's upcoming European co-headlining tour with ICED EARTH. The two-minute clip can be viewed below. The SAXON / ICED EARTH tour will kick off on February 1, 2009 in P...

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SAXON: New Video Podcast Posted Online

British heavy metal legends SAXON have uploaded a new video podcast in which vocalist Biff Byford and guitarist Doug Scarratt offer more information about the band's recently launched "Riff King" competition. Check it out at this location. On November 28, the new SAXON video, "Live To Rock", will ha...

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SCOTT WEILAND Live In Hollywood; Video Available

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland celebrated the release of his sophomore solo album, "Happy In Galoshes", by making an appearance at the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood, California this past Monday (November 24). Scott performed live in the Hollywood & Highland courtyard...

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DARKANE: North American Edition Of 'Demonic Art' To Include Bonus Track, DVD

Swedish thrashers DARKANE will release their fifth album, "Demonic Art", in North America on February 10, 2009 via Nuclear Blast Records. The North America version of the CD, which came out in Europe on October 24 via Massacre Records, will contain a bonus track and a bonus DVD. "Demonic Art" track...

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VISION DIVINE Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Italian melodic metallers VISION DIVINE have inked a multi-album deal with Frontiers Records. The band's new studio album, "9 Degrees West of the Moon", is scheduled for release on January 23, 2009. Born as a side project of the esteemed guitarist and songwriter of LABYRINTH, Olaf Thorsen, as a way...