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VOIVOD Joined By CARCASS's JEFF WALKER On Stage In Paris (Video)

CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker joined VOIVOD on stage on Monday, November 23 at La Cigale in Paris, France to perform the VOIVOD song "The Prow". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. VOIVOD is currently touring Europe until the end of November as part of the heavyweigh...

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Video: CARCASS's BILL STEER Rejoins NAPALM DEATH On Stage In Paris

CARCASS guitarist Bill Steer rejoined his former bandmates in NAPALM DEATH earlier tonight (Monday, November 23) at La Cigale in Paris, France to perform the classic NAPALM DEATH song "Deceiver". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. "Deceiver" originally appeared on the B-si...

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DEATH: First-Ever Fully Authorized Guitar Tab Book Due This Christmas

Relapse Records will release the first-ever fully authorized DEATH tab book, featuring 21 classic songs tabbed out for guitar from the band's entire discography. The book, which includes traditional notation as well as tablature, also comes with a digital download of all tracks. It will be emade ava...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Slams 'Overrated American Band' For Canceling Tour Due To Security Concerns

Schmier of German thrashers DESTRUCTION has taken to his Facebook page to slam an unspecified "overrated American band" for canceling its European tour due to "security concerns." He added in the same post: "A nice way the let fear win over freedom." After someone suggested below Schmier's post that...

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NAPALM DEATH's BARNEY GREENWAY To Miss Bologna, Pratteln Shows; CORRUPT MORAL ALTAR Singer To Step In

Due to "unforeseen personal obligations," vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway of British/American grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH will be forced to miss the band's shows in Bologna, Italy (November 17) and Pratteln, Switzerland (November 19). "Unfortunately, this is unavoidable," says the band's bassist...

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Video: CARCASS's BILL STEER Rejoins NAPALM DEATH On Stage In Stockholm

CARCASS guitarist Bill Steer rejoined his former bandmates in NAPALM DEATH for the first time since 1988 on November 9 at Fryshuset in Stockholm, Sweden to perform the classic NAPALM DEATH song "Deceiver". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. "Deceiver" originally appeared o...

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CARCASS: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Gothenburg Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of CARCASS's November 8 performance at Trädgår'n in Gothenburg, Sweden can be seen below. CARCASS is currently taking part in the "Deathcrusher 2015" European tour with NAPALM DEATH, VOIVOD and OBITUARY. CARCASS released a special edition version of its latest album, "Surgic...

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VOIVOD Announces First Leg Of 2016 U.S. Tour

Canadian progressive metal pioneers VOIVOD have announced the first leg of their next U.S. tour, starting in February 2016, with support from VEKTOR and EIGHT BELLS. Comments VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin: "VOIVOD are excited to follow up the success of the NAPALM DEATH tour of USA last wint...

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A Day In Life Of VOIVOD On 'Deathcrusher Tour' (Video)

Lifelong VOIVOD fan Eric Campbell spent a day with the band in Dublin, Ireland as part of the "Deathcrusher Tour" with CARCASS, NAPALM DEATH, OBITUARY and HEROD and captured a unique insight into VOIVOD's preparations for the gig. Check out the footage below. VOIVOD's latest album, "Target Earth", a...

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PRODUCT OF HATE To Release 'Buried In Violence' Album In February

Wisconsin-based newcomers PRODUCT OF HATE will release their debut album, "Buried In Violence", on February 5, 2016 via Napalm Records. The CD was mixed and mastered by James Murphy, known for his work with DEATH, TESTAMENT and OBITUARY. The artwork was designed Colin Marks of Rain Song Design. "Whe...

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OBITUARY, Ex-MASSACRE, SIX FEET UNDER Members Join Forces In HIDEOUS

Bassist Terry Butler (OBITUARY, DEATH, MASSACRE) and vocalist Ed Webb (MASSACRE, GENERICHRIST) have joined forces with drummer Greg Gall (SIX FEET UNDER, BLOOD DIVISIONS) and guitarist Matt Bishop (LIVIDITY, HORRIFIC DEMISE) in a new band called HIDEOUS. Said Terry: "Ed Webb and myself are stoked ab...

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Ex-OBITUARY Bassist FRANK WATKINS Spoke About His Cancer Battle In Recent Interview

Several months before his passing, former OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins spoke to U.K.'s Zero Tolerance magazine about his battle with central nervous system lymphoma, with which he was diagnosed back in 2012. During that time, his treatment meant that he was non-stop sick for around two years strai...

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Former OBITUARY Bassist FRANK WATKINS Dies At 47

Former OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 47 years old. Since late 2007, Watkins had been the bass player of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH and performed with the band at last year's edition of Hellfest in Clisson, France (see video below). Watk...

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FOZZY, OBITUARY, NASTY SAVAGE Members Join Forces In BLOOD DIVISIONS

Metal Blade Records has set an August 28 release date for the digital EP from new supergroup BLOOD DIVISIONS. BLOOD DIVISIONS features a "who's who" of metal musicians, including Chris Jericho, Dave Austin, Ralph Santola, Terry Butler, Greg Gall, Bill Owen, John Mahoney and Ben Meyer. The digital EP...

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CARCASS To Join Forces With NAPALM DEATH, OBITUARY, VOIVOD For 'Deathcrusher' European Tour

Reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS will embark on the "Deathcrusher" tour alongside NAPALM DEATH, OBITUARY, VOIVOD and HEROD. This vociferous lineup will be hitting Europe this fall. CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker comments: "Off the back of touring the U.S. with OBITUARY and Au...