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LAMB OF GOD Frontman: Czech Incarceration 'Is Not Going To Change The Way We Do Things'

Despite the fact that is facing a possible manslaughter trial in the Czech Republic over the death of a fan that occurred at a LAMB OF GOD show more than two years ago, the band's frontman, Randy Blythe, says that he has no plans to change the way he will act onstage in the future. ...

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TESTAMENT: More 'Dark Roots Of Earth' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"Dark Roots Of Earth", the new album from San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT, has registered the following first-week chart positions: #21: Austria #62: Belgium #86: Belgium (Flanders) #40: Belgium (Walloonia) #12: Canadian #4: Germany #4: Finland #13: Ireland #32: Netherlands #10: Swit...

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ERIC PETERSON: 'If TESTAMENT Sees Darker Days, I Don't Know If This Lineup Would Stick'

Classic rock program "Radio Fireball" in Jönköping, Sweden recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT guitarist, founder and main songwriter Eric Peterson. Asked about what he sees for the future of TESTAMENT's current lineup, beyond the band's new album, "Dark Roots Of Earth", and tour, Eric sa...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Interviewed At U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR (Video)

Jägermeister conducted an interview with guitarist Alex Skolnick of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which is being held August 9-12 at Catton Park, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. TESTAMENT's n...

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TESTAMENT: Pro-Shot Footage Of Entire BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Concert

Professionally filmed video footage of TESTAMENT's entire August 11 performance at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom can be seen below. TESTAMENT's new album, "Dark Roots Of Earth", sold more than 20,000 copies in the United Stat...

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The Electric Age

Consistency is the name of the game to career longevity. Exceeding expectations 17 studio albums into a decades-spanning career is the stuff of legend. Personally, I've been endeared to OVERKILL almost since the beginning. I still relish the days of old when I'd terrorize mothers, fathers and grandp...

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'Lullaby Versions' Of SLAYER Classics Due Next Week; Audio Samples Available

Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star, the company which creates "beautiful lullaby versions of your favorite artists," will release "Lullaby Versions Of Slayer" on August 14 via Roma Music Group. "Lullaby Versions Of Slayer" track listing: 01. South Of Heaven 02. Seasons In The Abyss 03. Spill The Blood...

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Former TESTAMENT/FORBIDDEN Guitarist Launches PANTERA Tribute Band

Guitarist Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT, LD/50, HATEFX) has joined forces with vocalist Derek Thompson (WEAPON STATUS RED),bassist Kimo Sanborn (FALLING TO PIECES) and drummer Nick Benigno (FALLING TO PIECES) in a PANTERA tribute band called HELLBOUND. Commented Glen: "I am absolutely having...

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DEATH ANGEL To Perform Entire 'The Ultra-Violence' Album At U.S. Headlining Shows

San Francisco Bay Area thrash metallers DEATH ANGEL have added headlining dates around their upcoming tour with TESTAMENT and ANTHRAX this fall. The group will perform its 1987 classic debut album, "The Ultra-Violence", in its entirety at these shows. "We had such a blast on the first two legs that...

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JON LORD: More 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra' Details Revealed

Legendary DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord always wanted a studio recording of his famed Concerto For Group And Orchestra. Only recently did he publicly make this wish a reality. In what turned out to be his swan song, he assembled guest musicians such as IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson, Joe Bona...

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Unofficial SOUNDGARDEN Fan Photo Book In The Works

"Photofantasm Soundgarden Edition" is a collector's item photo book highlighting SOUNDGARDEN's recent shows via a compilation of fan photos and stories from 2010, 2011, and 2012 covering performances in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The book is created and dedicated to the band,...

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TESTAMENT's 'Dark Roots Of Earth' Cracks U.S. Top 15

"Dark Roots Of Earth", the new album from San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans TESTAMENT, sold more than 20,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No, 12 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD arrived in stores on July 31 via Nuclear Blast Records. TESTAMENT's...

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Video: TESTAMENT Guitarist Recording Harmonies For Cover Version Of SCORPIONS Classic

Video footage of TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick tracking harmonies at Spin Studios in Long Island City, New York for the band's cover version of the SCORPIONS classic "Animal Magnetism" can be seen below. The song is included on the CD/DVD and vinyl versions of TESTAMENT's new album, "Dark Roots...

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BIOHAZARD's BILLY GRAZIADEI Performs With SKINDRED At Hungary's HEGYALJA FESZTIVÁL (Video)

Billy Graziadei of BIOHAZARD joined Welsh ragga-metallers SKINDRED on stage at the Hegyalja Fesztivál — which was held July 18-22 in Tokaj, Hungary — to perform the song "Nobody". Video footage of his appearance can be seen below. Commented Billy: "We toured with DUB WAR [pre-SKINDRED] and DOG EAT D...

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EARLY GRAVES To Release 'Red Horse' In October

San Francisco metallers EARLY GRAVES will release their new album, "Red Horse", on October 30 via No Sleep Records. The CD — which was recorded with Tim Green at Louder Studios — marks the band's intrepid return since the tragic death of founding singer Makh Daniels two years ago, and the next chapt...