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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Says Heavy Metal Fans Support Their Favorite Artists More Than Pop Fans Do

Vocalist Randy Blythe of Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD has commented on the news that the band's latest album, "Resolution", sold around 52,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 3 on The Billboard 200 chart. LAMB OF GOD's previous CD, "Wrath"...

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PUTERAEON Begins Recording New Album

Swedish death metallers PUTERAEON have entered RZA Mobile Recording to begin recording their sophomore album, "Cult Cthulhu", for a May release via the German label Cyclone Empire. The 11-song follow-up to last year's "The Esoteric Order" is being tracked with sound engineer Kristian "Risza" Isaksso...

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Former SEPULTURA Drummer To Guest On New STRIFE Album

Los Angeles-based hardcore band STRIFE will head down to Brazil next week to start recording its as-yet-untitled new full-length album. The group has enlisted longtime friend Igor Cavalera (SEPULTURA, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY) to play drums on the CD, which will be produced by TERROR drummer Nick Jett (T...

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BLEEDING THROUGH Frontman: 'No One Is Buying Records Anymore'

Vocalist Brandan Schieppati of Orange County, California's BLEEDING THROUGH has shared his feelings on the current state of the underground music industry, saying that "playing hardcore and metal is not a career move" and that none of the up-and-coming bands will ever become "rich" through making th...

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BIOHAZARD's 'Reborn In Defiance' Lands On German Chart

"Reborn In Defiance", the new album from New York hardcore/metal veterans BIOHAZARD, has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 80. Commented guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei: "Even when the odds are against us and we are starring into the face of adversity, we still come out alive...

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OBEY THE BRAVE: 'Live And Learn' Video Released

"Live And Learn", the first video from OBEY THE BRAVE, the new metal/hardcore band featuring former members of DESPISED ICON and BLIND WITNESS, can be seen below. The clip was directed and edited by acclaimed Montreal director Jessy Fuchs and it "showcases exactly what the band is all about: raw mus...

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D.R.I. Guitarist Recovering From Complications Of Total Colectomy

Founding member and guitarist Spike Cassidy of hardcore/metal crossover pioneers D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) is in the hospital recovering from complications — including infection — that arose after he underwent total colectomy surgery (having his entire colon removed) earlier this month. Docto...

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JAMES DURBIN: 'Stand Up' Video Available

"Stand Up", the new video from "American Idol" finalist James Durbin, can be seen below. The song comes off Durbin's debut solo album, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", which sold around 28,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 36 on The Billboard 200...

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BIOHAZARD: Video Interview With BILLY GRAZIADEI

Last summer, Hopetik Art conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei of New York hardcore/metal veterans BIOHAZARD. You can now watch the chat in four parts below. BIOHAZARD's new album, "Reborn In Defiance", was released in Europe on Friday, January 20 via Nuclear Blast Records....

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EXPIRE Preparing To Enter Studio

Midwest hardcore band EXPIRE will enter Howl Street Recordings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 30 with producer Jay Maas (Getaway Recordings) to begin recording its full-length debut, due later in the year via Bridge Nine. Commented expire guitarist Zach Dear: "I know it's what every band is 'sup...

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EVERY TIME I DIE: First Three 'Ex Lives' Making-Of Webisodes Available

The first three in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Ex Lives", the new album from Buffalo's magnificently brutal metallic punk ensemble EVERY TIME I DIE, can be seen below. Due on March 6 via Epitaph Records, the CD was helmed by renowned heavy rock produ...

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CANCER BATS: New Album Details Revealed

Canadian metallers CANCER BATS will release their fourth full-length album, "Dead Set On Living", in the U.S. on April 24 via Metal Blade Records. Once again utilizing the legendary Vespa Studios and producers Eric Ratz and Kenny Luong, the CD brings yet another dimension to the BATS' menacing style...

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FU MANCHU To Celebrate 15th Anniversary Of 'The Action Is Go'

Southern California's heavy fuzz rock legends FU MANCHU are thrilled to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their 1997 classic "The Action Is Go". To follow up on the overwhelming response they received from their "In Search Of…15 Years" tour, the hardworking group will be undertaking a headlining tou...

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THE AGONIST Frontwoman Featured On MTV's 'Made'; Entire Episode Available

Already named peta2's "Sexiest Female Vegetarian" and one of Revolver magazine's "Hottest Chicks In Metal" in 2011, THE AGONIST's Alissa White-Gluz can now add yet another title to her ever-growing list of achievements: MTV "Made" coach! As one of the leading women in extreme metal, Alissa coached J...

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REVENGE Signs With EULOGY RECORDINGS

Eulogy Recordings has announced the signing of REVENGE. The band's new album, "Hymns Of Annihilation", will be released in the spring. Straight out of Western Massachusetts, REVENGE formed in the fall of 2008. Since their inception, they have released two records, toured the U.S. and played Canada w...