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HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST Photo History Book: More Details Revealed

Former HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer and Bazillion Points Books have announced November 2009 as the publication date for "Only Death Is Real: An Illustrated History of Hellhammer and Early Celtic Frost". Authored by Fischer with cooperation from HELLHAMMER/FROST partner Martin...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION Guitarist Allegedly Involved In Real-Life Shootout

Guitarist Phil Fasciana of long-running Florida death metallers MALEVOLENT CREATION was reportedly involved in a bizarre shootout at a convenient store in his hometown of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. According Fasciana, he pulled into a small store at around 3:00 p.m. Friday afternoon (July 3) to get so...

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RUDRA Announces New Guitarist

Singaporean metallers RUDRA have announced the addition of guitarist Vinod to the group's ranks. RUDRA bassist/vocalist Kathir states, "[Vinod] isn't someone new to RUDRA or the Singaporean metal scene. Vinod has played in many bands before and has been known to us for almost eight years. We are loo...

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THORNAFIRE: 'Vorex Deconstrucción' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Chilean death metal warriors THORNAFIRE will release their second album, "Vorex Deconstrucción", later this month via Ibex Moon Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Hacia La Ruina Del Agartha 02. Sucubación 03. Deconstrucción 04. Otredad 05. Confesión 06. En El Eon De Las Falacia...

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DEF LEPPARD: Video Footage, Photos Of Hamburg In-Store Available

David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess has posted video footage and photos of DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen and bassist Rick Savage's appearance on Friday, June 26 at Music Exchange in Hamburg, New York for a signing session. Hamburg proclaimed June 26 "Def Leppard Day" and Collen and Savage...

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BLOWSIGHT Signs With FASTBALL MUSIC

Sweden's BLOWSIGHT has inked a deal with Fastball Music for the release of the band's debut album, entitled "Destination: Terrorville". Due on August 21, the CD will be "refuelled with this smokin' little evil new track called 'Teenage Rockstar'," according to the group. BLOWSIGHT's lineup consists...

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IN FLAMES: New Skateboard Deck Coming In July

A new IN FLAMES skateboard deck will be available from July 1. This Sweet Skateboards/In Flames deck is strictly limited to 200 pieces (they are all numbered) and can only be purchased via Junkyard.se. At the moment, the skateboard deck is only available to European customers. As previously reported...

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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO Talks About 'World Painted Blood'

By Keith Bergman Just as it's impossible to fully calculate the influence of SLAYER on heavy metal, it's hard to imagine where metal drumming would be without their founding skinsman Dave Lombardo. His forceful fills, precision double-bass work and breakneck thrashing inspired and influenced a gener...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Vows To Keep 'Pushing Metal Forward'

David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess recently conducted an interview with guitarist K.K. Downing of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Backstage Axxess: You guys will be playing "British Steel" in its entirety [on the upcoming tour]. Why...

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BORKNAGAR Completes Work On New Album

Norway's BORKNAGAR has completed work on its new album, "Universal", for a late 2009 release via Indie Recordings. The CD was recorded and mixed at Toproom Studio in Lunner, Norway, with the bandmembers themselves handling the production duties. Commented BORKNAGAR mainman Øystein G. Brun: "We are e...

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Vocalist CLARK BROWN Comments On LD/50 Project

Vocalist Clark Brown, who sang on the last two solo albums from BLACK SABBATH bassist Terry "Geezer" Butler — 1997's "Black Science" (released under the GEEZER banner) and 2005's "Ohmwork" (under G/Z/R) — has commented on his involvement with LD/50, the new project led by Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, T...

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KORN: New Video Interview With MUNKY Posted Online

David "Gus" Griesinger of Backstage Axxess conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer on May 18, 2009 prior to the band's concert in Rochester, New York. Watch the chat in two parts below. KORN has been working on material for a new album with the band's original producer Ross...

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ODUM Releases Second EP

Los Angeles, California-based metal band ODUM has just released its self-titled second EP, which marks the group's official return to activities. Currently, ODUM has only two members, remnants of the former lineup — Rob Zeinum (vocals/guitars) and Gus Conde (drums). The German musician and producer...

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MACHINE CALLED MAN Announces New Singer

MACHINE CALLED MAN, the San Francisco-based band which features in its ranks former members of IMAGIKA and JUNGLE ROT, has recruited Mark Schlageter (ex-REACTION 31) as the group's new lead singer. The band parted ways with previous vocalist Norman Skinner in February 2009 due to musical differences...

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THORNAFIRE Forced To Pull Out Of MONSTROSITY Tour

Chilean death metal warriors THORNAFIRE have been forced to cancel their participation in the upcoming U.S. tour featuring MONSTROSITY and TORN THE FUCK APART. Commented guitarist Victor MacNamara: "Due to delays in the processing of our visa application to enter the USA, THORNAFIRE will unfortunate...