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Business as Usual

I suppose it's supposed to be a joked, but it's still an awful name for a band. Boston's RIGHTEOUS JAMS goes for the rock 'n' roll infused hardcore thing with tepid results. I've been hearing more of the style as of late and, with the exception of CANCER BATS, it has not worked very well. ...

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Ex-CELTIC FROST Guitarist RON MARKS Working On New SUBSONIC Release

Dragon Eye Promotions has announced that, after some weeks of discussion between legal representatives on both sides of the Atlantic, a management contract has been signed between Dragon Eye and former CELTIC FROST guitarist Ron Marks, professionally known as SUBSONIC. Commented Ron Marks: "Every on...

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FEAR FACTORY Splits With LIQUID 8 RECORDS

FEAR FACTORY frontman frontman Burton C. Bell has confirmed to Jenny Feniak of the Edmonton Sun that the band has parted ways with Liquid 8 Records, the label that issued the group's last two albums — 2004's "Archetype" and 2005's "Transgression". "Right now we're a completely independent band. We'r...

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VELVET REVOLVER Rediscovers Inspiration On New Album

Jonathan Cohen of Billboard.com reports that VELVET REVOLVER is eyeing a mid- to late-spring release for its second RCA album. The group is recording in Los Angeles with producer Brendan O'Brien, who stepped in for the band's original choice, Rick Rubin, after that arrangement "did not work out," fr...

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ROB HALFORD, ROBERT PLANT, BON SCOTT, OZZY Are Among 'Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists'

Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN) and Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) are among the singers who appear on Hit Parader magazine's (cover) list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists" (published in the November 2006 issue). Commented the editors of the magazi...

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DARKEST HOUR Guitarist Explains Concert Cancellations

Guitarist Kris Norris of the Washington D.C.-based metallers DARKEST HOUR has issued the following update: "After getting a few emails about this, I decided to just say why we cancelled a few shows on the last tour... "OK, here's what happened. I've finally comes to terms with discussing this as it'...

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THE ACCURSED: New Live Dates Announced

New Bedford, Massachusetts melodic thrash metallers THE ACCURSED have lined up the following dates: Dec. 26 - The Skybar - Somerville, MA Jan. 27 - Rocks - Richmond, VA (TBC) Feb. 02 - Rox's Rock House - Oxford, MA Feb. 23 - The Skybar - Somerville, MA THE ACCURSED released its full-length debut, "S...

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PAIN CONFESSOR: Live Video Posted Online

A video clip of Finnish metallers PAIN CONFESSOR performing the song "Just Names Remain" live at the Dressing Room in Tokyo, Japan has been posted online at this location. As previously reported, two recently recorded demo tracks from PAIN CONFESSOR — "Without Redemption/Without Remorse" and "Ne Plu...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Slams Internet 'Tough Guys'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "You know, death threats are a drag. I've recieved my fair share, the latest one scribbled out by some pimple sucking ass-fingering little snot licker son of a bitch on Blabbermouth. It's one of those things wit...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, GWAR Live Photos Posted Online

Full Metal Jackie, the host of the "Chaos" metal show on Indie 103.1 FM, has posted photos from KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's show at the Key Club and GWAR's concert at the nearby House of Blues in Hollywood, both of which took place Monday night (Nov. 20). Check out the pictures at this location. In ...

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BLIND MELON: New Music Available Online

Three brand-new BLIND MELON tracks — "Make a Difference", "For My Friends" and "Harmful Belly" — have been posted online at www.blindmelonmach2.com. Also available at the same location is a video of the band performing the song "Harmful Belly" live in the studio (with the studio recording of the son...

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Danava

There's no denying that, on several blissful occasions, psychedelic proto-metal nutters DANAVA channel the loose, loopy sinister vibe of "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" and the drug-shoveling mindmelt of prime HAWKWIND. The whole thing is as off the rails and lunatic as you'd expect from a bunch of wild-ey...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE's TONY FORESTA 'Hacked To Pieces': Video Available

Tony Foresta of MUNICIPAL WASTE was brutally "hacked to pieces" in a (fake) killing by GWAR members while on tour in Milwaukee, WI on Halloween at The Rave. Check out the video footage at this location. Also witness Ryan "the Handyman" on guitar, LandPhil as KING DIAMOND and Dave Witte as the Marshm...

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DIMEBAG: Video Of Dallas Hard Rock Café Walk Of Fame Induction Available

Raw video footage of last night's (Nov. 9) induction of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott to the Dallas Hard Rock Café walk of fame has been posted online at cbs11tv.com. Accepting the honor on behalf and in memory of Dimebag was his brother, Vinnie Paul, and lifelong partner, Rita Haney. Immediately followi...

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REKUIEM: 'New Record Will Be Heavy, Real Heavy'

REKUIEM (formerly REQUIEM),the cult NWOBHM band that was at the very start of the British metal movement alongside such names as DIAMOND HEAD and WITCHFINDER GENERAL, has posted the following message on its official web site: "REKUIEM are currently going through ideas for the anticipated new album...