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Demonoir
To my ears the first three 1349 albums are among the best black metal triple-shots ever released, each one feral and uncompromising, yet with each subsequent album the band was developing both its identity and songwriting. Arguments have been made about the purity of "Liberation" compared to "Beyond...May 9, 2010
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Evil Power
You can always count on LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR to kick it old school, kick pretense to the curb, and kick out the motherfuckin' jams. They've done it consistently over the course of three excellent albums of barbarian metal — "Carnage", "The Ultimate Destroyer", and "War Metal Battle Master" (all on S...May 9, 2010
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The Great Northern Revisited
Variety is not essential when it comes to grindcore, nor is it even expected, particularly when the speedometer reaches face-melt or when the band hits that indefinable sweet spot that turns ordinary average Joes into knife-wielding psychopaths. Sweden has covered both ends of the spectrum in a mann...May 9, 2010
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A Savage Symphony: The History of Annihilation
It was high time that we got an all-inclusive DESTRUCTION DVD that covered the seminal band's bumpy historical ride and captured one of their ferocious live performances. "A Savage Symphony: The History of Annihilation" does just that and more in three-and-a-half hours. The quality and comprehensive...May 9, 2010
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Grind Madness at the BBC
Who would have thought that an unassuming BBC radio broadcaster named John Peel would have had such a monumental impact on the feral metal form known as grindcore? These days a "Peel Session" evokes immediate recognition, as the rabidly anti-commercial music of so many early bands (British ones on E...May 9, 2010
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ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Ties The Knot
Michael "Mike" Inez, the Grammy Award-winning rock musician best known for his role as the bass guitarist of ALICE IN CHAINS, took the plunge and started a whole new chapter of life — marriage. At an undisclosed location this legendary bassist had his nuptials with his bride, Sydney Kelly, on May 8,...May 9, 2010
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VINCE NEIL To Discuss New Solo Album, Upcoming Book On NIKKI SIXX's Radio Show
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will guest on this coming Monday's (May 10) edition of "Sixx Sense", the new national radio program hosted by CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx. "Sixx Sense" airs nationwide from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Click here to listen to "Sixx Sense" live beginning at 7 p.m. A complete list ...May 7, 2010
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HADES To Perform At Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival
Reunited '80s/'90s metallers HADES — fresh off their first show in eight years — will perform at this year's Bang Your Head!!! festival on Saturday, July 17 in Balingen, Germany. Also scheduled to appear at the two-day event (July 16-17) are TWISTED SISTER, RATT, ANVIL, NEVERMORE and QUEENSRŸCHE, am...May 7, 2010
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THE MURDER OF MY SWEET: 'Tonight' Single To Include Two Previously Unreleased Tracks
Frontiers Records has set a May 14 release date for "Tonight", the new digital single from the Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band THE MURDER OF MY SWEET. The song is taken from the band's debut album, "Divanity", which was released in early 2010. In addition to the album version of the title cut...May 7, 2010
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Former AFTER FOREVER Singer's REVAMP Plays First 'Official' Concert; Video Available
Former AFTER FOREVER vocalist Floor Jansen's new project called REVAMP played its first official concert (now counting two "tryout" shows) earlier today (Wednesday, May 5) at the Bevrijdingsfestival in Zwolle, The Netherlands. Fan-filmed video footage of the performance can be viewed below (courtesy...May 5, 2010
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VERTIGO STEPS: 'The Melancholy Hour' Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "The Melancholy Hour", the sophomore album from Portuguese metal act VERTIGO STEPS — the ambitious offspring of Bruno A (ARCANE WISDOM, UNDERSTREAM, REDSTAINS) — can be viewed below. The CD cover and other photographic artwork (which will also be revealed soon) were created by...May 4, 2010
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SLASH Performs GN'R, VELVET REVOLVER Hits At 'MTV Classic: The Launch' Event; Video Available
Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash performed at Melbourne, Australia's Palace Theatre on Wednesday, April 28 to celebrate the launch of MTV's latest channel MTV Classic. The event — titled "MTV Classic: The Launch" — saw Slash performing classic GUNS N' ROSES songs as w...May 3, 2010
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MY RUIN Frontwoman Remembers PETER STEELE
MY RUIN frontwoman Tairrie B. has posted the following message on her band's official MySpace blog: "Yesterday the new issue of Kerrang! magazine came out in the U.K. and within its pages was a tribute to Peter Steele of TYPE O NEGATIVE who passed away on April 14th. "Upon hearing the news earlier t...April 30, 2010
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DEF LEPPARD Members Dismiss Split Rumors
According to TheStar.co.uk, DEF LEPPARD has dismissed rumors of a split as singer Joe Elliott and bassist Rick Savage prepared for a special home-coming performance. In an exclusive video chat with The Star, Elliott and Savage fleshed out their reasons for cancelling the USA tour and announced the f...April 30, 2010
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Former AFTER FOREVER Singer's REVAMP: New Song Available For Free Download
"Head Up High", a brand new track from former AFTER FOREVER vocalist Floor Jansen's new project called REVAMP, is available for free download at NuclearBlast.de (e-mail sign-up required). The song, which can also be heard in the YouTube clip below, comes off the band's self-titled debut album, due i...April 29, 2010
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