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EVILE Members Talk About Bassist's Passing

EVILE members Matt Drake, Ol Drake and Ben Carter have spoken exclusively to U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine about the passing of their bassist Mike Alexander, who died on October 5, 2009 while on tour with the band in Sweden. You can stream the interview and check out pictures of Mike below. Two memor...

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HIGH ON FIRE: Tentative Album Title Revealed; Performance Footage Of New Song Available

Oakland, California sludge metal trio HIGH ON FIRE has set "Snakes For The Divine" as the tentative title of its fifth studio album and follow-up to 2007's "Death Is This Communion". The CD was recorded with producer Greg Fidelman (METALLICA, SLAYER, JOHNNY CASH) at The Pass Studios in Los Angeles a...

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SACRED REICH's 'Independent' To Be Reissued With Five Bonus Tracks

The remastered edition of SACRED REICH's classic 1992 album "Independent" will be released as a digipack and jewelbox on March 15, 2010 via Displeased Records. The first 2,500 copies will contain a free SACRED REICH patch. Bonus tracks: * "A Question" (from "A Question" EP) * "Let's Have A War" (FEA...

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RAGE: 'Strings To A Web' Artwork Unveiled

The cover artwork for "Strings To A Web", the forthcoming album from veteran German metallers RAGE, can be viewed below. The artwork was created by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA, THERION),and it shows the soundchaser as a spider, caught in a web. RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski is currently working on t...

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KISS Interviewed At VOODOO EXPERIENCE; Video Available

The members of KISS were interviewed by Fuse TV prior to their October 31, 2009 performance at the 11th annual Voodoo Experience music festival in New Orleans. Watch the chat below. More than 150 acts played on eight stages in three separate areas — named Le Ritual, Le Flambeau and Le Carnival — aro...

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MASTERPLAN Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

MASTERPLAN, the melodic power metal band led by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, has released the following statement: "Next week Jorn [Lande, vocals] will be in Roland's studio [in Slovakia] to record the last two songs, some guitar lead work and the new MASTERPLAN album is finished! Then...

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KISS: Footage From VOODOO EXPERIENCE Available

Video footage of KISS' October 31, 2009 performance at the 11th annual Voodoo Experience music festival in New Orleans can be viewed below. More than 150 acts played on eight stages in three separate areas — named Le Ritual, Le Flambeau and Le Carnival — around the city. Other major acts on the Vood...

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W.A.S.P. To Tour U.S. In February

W.A.S.P. will hit the road in the U.S. in February 2010. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. W.A.S.P.'s new album, "Babylon", entered the U.K. "Rock Albums" chart at position No. 15. The CD was released on October 12 through Global Music (via Demolition Records). "Babylon" is themed aroun...

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KORPIKLAANI: South American/Mexican Tour Postponed

Finnish folk metallers KORPIKLAANI have issued the following update: "Sadly, KORPIKLAANI need to postpone their tour to South America due to complications with work permits which resulted in cancelled flights for the band. "KORPIKLAANI did everything possible to make this happen and apologize to all...

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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: I Will Never Play 'Animal (F**k Like A Beast)' Again

Norway's FVN.no conducted an interview we did with W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless before the band's October 29, 2009 performance in Kristiansand. Blackie talks about his faith, why he doesnt "do the blood" anymore and why he will never perform the song "Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)" again. Watch the...

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DOWN's PEPPER KEENAN Is 'Getting Ready To Have A Baby'

Amy Kelly of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with DOWN guitarist Pepper Keenan. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: After so many years in the business, I'm sure you've experienced every type of festival or tour. What was your impression of the latest...

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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY: 'I'm Proud To Be In The Category Of Classic Rock Bands'

Tim Grierson of Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Hammer: It's been 11 years since KISS's last record. Why did you decide that now was the right time for a new album? Stanley: "Another que...

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ALICE IN CHAINS: 'Maximum Metal' Interview Posted Online

Jerry Cantrell and William DuVall of ALICE IN CHAINS were interviewed for the "Maximum Metal" DVD Vol. 144 which was given away with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine. You can watch the chat in two parts below. ALICE IN CHAINS' "Black Gives Way To Blue" iPhone app was released on October 27. The app f...

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THE HAUNTED To Support SLAYER In Europe

According to Slayerized.com, Swedish metallers THE HAUNTED will support SLAYER on their upcoming European tour, which kicks off on November 18 in Nottingham, England. Commented THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving: "This is great beyond words. Since the very first THE HAUNTED record we've enjoyed grea...

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ATREYU Talks About Making Of 'Congregation'

The U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Dan Jacobs and singer Alex Varkatzas of the California-based rock band ATREYU about the making of the group's new album, "Congregation Of The Damned". Watch the chat below. ATREYU are on tour with HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD throug...