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Former GORGOROTH Drummer Pens Book About Norwegian Black Metal Scene

Norway's Aftenposten is reporting that former GORGOROTH drummer Erlend Erichsen is coming out with his debut novel, which focues on the black metal music scene. Entitled "National Satanist" (Nasjonalsatanisten),Erichsen's debut book already is being translated into French. Publishing house Damm is...

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ALICE COOPER: New Three-Disc Compilation Out Today

According to a posting at SickthingsUK, a brand-new ALICE COOPER collection of Sony-era material, entitled "Legends", is being released in Europe today (Sept. 26) via BMG. The complete track listing for the set is as follows: Disc 1: 01. Poison 02. Spark In The Dark 03. House Of Fire 04. Only My Hea...

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Australian Black Metal Fan Gets Three Years For Church Blaze

News.com.au is reporting that an Australian heavy metal music fan who torched a century-old church in Melbourne has been sentenced to three years in youth detention. Novak Majstorovic (photo),19, of suburban St Albans, appeared for sentencing Monday (Sept. 26) in Victoria's County Court before Judg...

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HYADES: Debut Album Gets Release Date

Mausoleum Records has set a November 14 worldwide release date for the debut album from Italian thrash metallers HYADES, entitled "Abuse Your Illusions". A special edition with three bonus tracks will be released by Marquee Records on October 24 in South America and Japan. HYADES are planning a tour...

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SLAYER Fans Invited To Name Tribute Album

SLAYER fans wishing to have a hand in naming Mediaskare Records' upcoming tribute album dedicated to the Los Angeles thrashers are encouraged to send their album title suggestions via a special MySpace.com page. In addition, video clips of NEW DEAD RADIO recording "South of Heaven" and THE BURNING R...

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Ex-IRON MAIDEN Singer PAUL DI'ANNO: Greek Dates Announced

Former IRON MAIDEN singer Paul Di'Anno has confimerd four Greek dates on his "25 Years of Bestiality" European tour. Di'Anno will be backed by a Swedish "all-star" band featuring Mikael Fässberg (guitar, BURNING ENGINES),Staffan Österlind (guitar, BURNING ENGINES),Johan Helgesson (drums, DEBASE),...

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HELSTAR And AGENT STEEL To Team Up For 'Majestic Power Metal Assault'

Progressive power metal outfits HELSTAR and AGENT STEEL will burn across the skies of Southern California and Texas for a limited number of performances. Word has spread like a wildfire throughout the metal community that singer James Rivera (HELSTAR, ex-SEVEN WITCHES) and guitarist Juan Garcia (AGE...

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DRACONIAN To Record 'Bonus' Album This Fall

Swedish gothic doom metal band DRACONIAN have posted the following message on their official web site: "DRACONIAN is about to record a bonus album this fall. Note that it's NOT the follow up to 'Arcane Rain Fell'. The album will feature three new songs, two or three demo songs in new versions and th...

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HER ENCHANTMENT Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement

Dutch heavy/death metal band HER ENCHANTMENT have parted ways with drummer and founding member Elwin Molenaar. "Elwin and his wife are moving to Scotland to start a new life," the group write in a statement. "We're very sad to see them leave, but we wish them all the best in Scotland. "Elwin is repl...

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VOIVOD: Photos Of PIGGY's Guitar-Burning Tribute Posted Online

Several photos have been posted online of the symbolic burning of late VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour's guitar, which took place immediately following Piggy's funeral services, held on September 1 in Jonquière, Quebec. Check out pictures of VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Belanger carrying the...

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BEWITCHED: New Song Available For Download

Swedish black metallers BEWITCHED have uploaded a rough-mix version of a new track, entitled "Glorious are the Ways of Death", at this location (.ZIP file containing MP3 and lyrics). "Glorious are the Ways of Death" comes off the group's upcoming album, "Spiritual Warfare", tentatively due before th...

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DAWNRIDER: MAJESTY Mastermind's Debut Album Due Next Month

DAWNRIDER, the side project of MAJESTY mastermind Tarek "MS" Maghary, will release their first album, "Fate Is Calling", on October 21 via Massacre Records. The concept album, which tells a great epic fantasy story taking place in the kingdom of Riandra, will feature guest appearances by some of the...

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THANATOS To Take Break From Live Performances

Long-running Dutch death/thrash metal band THANATOS have posted the following message on their web site: "We're sad to announce that the show we played in Leiden last weekend has been the last show for quite some time. Stephan's [Gebédi; guitar, vocals] problems turned out to be a neck hernia. He ma...

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VOIVOD's PIGGY: Photo From Funeral Services Posted Online

A scan of the front page of the Sept. 2, 2005 edition of the Jonquière, Quebec newspaper Le Quotidien, featuring a photo taken at the funeral of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, has been posted online at this location. D'Amour died Aug. 26 in a Montreal hospital from complications of advanced...

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Australian Black Metal Fan Apologizes For Church Torching

Danny Rose of News.com.au has issued the following report: A heavy-metal music fan who torched a 108-year-old church, and who maintained during his court appearances that remorse was a sign of weakness, said today (Sept. 13) he was sorry. Novak Majstorovic (photo),19, of St Albans in suburban Melbo...