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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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Updated: GENE HOGLAN To Play With TESTAMENT On European Tour After All

**UPDATE**: Due to the cancelation of DETHKLOK's North American tour with LAMB OF GOD, drummer Gene Hoglan has once again become available and will end up sitting behind the kit for TESTAMENT on the European run. In a series of tweets, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick explained, "As some of you kno...

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MANMADE GOD: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Reunion Show

Former American recording artists MANMADE GOD reformed for a Bay Area appearance last night (Saturday, July 21) at the New Parish in Oakland, California. It marked the first time all four members played together since January 2005 when they abruptly and unexpectedly called it a day. Fan-filmed video...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN: How Artists Can 'Reclaim' Record Industry

Metal As Fuck recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. When asked about the current state of the record industry, Martin said, "Everything needs to change, absolutely everything. I've studied this in the past few years with lawyers and union people. I'm not a big...

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Former ANTHRAX Singer DAN NELSON Welcomes Baby Boy

New York-based heavy metal singer Dan Nelson (BLACKGATES, TRED, ANTHRAX) is the proud father of a baby boy, Benjamin Nelson. Nelson recently settled a lawsuit he filed against ANTHRAX over the fallout from his departure from the veteran metal group. Details of the settlement were not made public. Ne...

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SYLENCER: Debut Album Trailer Released

SYLENCER, the Chicago-based act featuring Markus Johansson (lead guitar, lead vocals) and Johnny Rox (bass),has released a trailer for its upcoming debut album, "A Lethal Dose Of Truth". The CD features guest appearances by some of hard rock and heavy metal's brightest stars, including Jordan Rudes...

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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN: New Video Interview Posted Online

On July 6, GetYourRockOut conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. You can now watch the chat below. BLACK SABBATH released six albums with Tony Martin on vocals: "The Eternal Idol" (1987),"Headless Cross" (1989),"Tyr" (1990),"Cross Purposes" (1994),"Cross Purposes Li...

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FORBIDDEN Bassist Quits; Singer Decides To Take Break From Music Business

Bassist Matt Camacho has left San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN. In addition, the band's singer, Russ Anderson, has decided to take a break from the music business. Commented FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero: "I am extremely saddened to have to announce that our bassist and brother since...

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TONY MARTIN Says BLACK SABBATH's Dispute With BILL WARD 'Seems A Bit Like A Publicity Stunt'

Metal Shock Finland's Ali Blackdiamond recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. When asked for his opinion about the contractual dispute that has caused original BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward to pull...

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ANTHRAX Settles Lawsuit With Former Singer DAN NELSON

According to the New York Daily News, ANTHRAX has settled a lawsuit brought on by singer Dan Nelson over the fallout from his departure from the veteran metal group. After more than two hours of closed-door negotiations with a judge in Manhattan federal court on Monday (June 25),ANTHRAX drummer Cha...

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'Death To All Tour 2012' Kicks Off In San Francisco; Video Available

The "Death To All Tour 2012" kicked off last night (Friday, June 22) at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California. The trek, which features a majority of DEATH's amazing musicians, celebrates the life and music of Chuck Schuldiner, as well as raises awareness of Sweet Relief Musicians Fund —...

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MANMADE GOD Reforming For Oakland Concert

Former American recording artists MANMADE GOD are reforming for a Bay Area appearance on July 21 at the New Parish in Oakland, California. It will be the first time all four members have played together since January 2005 when they abruptly and unexpectedly called it a day. MANMADE GOD's self-titled...

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JOIN THE DEAD Signs With ROXX RECORDS

Roxx Records has announced the signing of JOIN THE DEAD, the Northern California-based thrash metal outfit featuring Michael Phillips (DELIVERANCE, THE SACRIFICED, FASEDOWN),Paul White (DECADENCE) and Tim Kronyak (DELIVERANCE). The band's self-titled four-song EP will be available at all of your fa...

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New HATEFX Album To Feature Violinist PATRICK CONTRERAS

Fresno, California's prominent classical violinist Patrick Contreras who has created and recorded melodies for HATEFX's forthcoming, as-yet-untitled album which is expected to be released later this summer. Comments Patrick: "I am excited to work with a talented metal band such as HATEFX. I think pe...

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Drummer SEIN REINERT Suffers Injury, Vows To Remain Part Of 'Death To All Tour'

Acclaimed drummer Sean Reinert (CYNIC, DEATH) suffered a ruptured achilles tendon several days ago while training for the "Death To All Tour 2012" in benefit of Sweet Relief. This five-city trek, which will feature a majority of DEATH's amazing musicians, will celebrate the life and music of Chuck S...