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FATES WARNING Taps Drummer MIKE PORTNOY For Brazil Show

U.S. progressive metal icons FATES WARNING have tapped Mike Portnoy (ADRENALINE MOB, TRANSATLANTIC, DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD) to play drums for the band for their first-ever visit to South America as special guests for QUEENSRŸCHE in São Paulo, Brazil on April 14. Commented FATES WARNING: "W...

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EXODUS Drummer Talks About 'Bonded By Baloff' Concert (Video)

Drummer Tom Hunting of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS was interviewed by "Metal Zone" host Nikki Blakk of the San Francisco, California radio station 107.7 The Bone about the upcoming special concert to mark the 10-year anniversary of former EXODUS singer Paul Baloff's passing. Dubbed "Bond...

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BYFROST Parts Ways With Drummer

Norwegian blackened metallers BYFROST have parted ways with Alkolust, their drummer since 2008. Frontman HeavyHarms commented, "We have had a great time playing with Alkolust over the years and we wish him the best with his other projects. And to all our fans out there, this is not the end, but very...

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KREATOR: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed

German thrash metal veterans KREATOR have set "Phantom Antichrist" as the title of their new album, due on June 1 in Europe and June 5 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD is currently being recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with renowned producer Jens Bogren (OP...

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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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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Start Writing New Album In May

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM are scheduled to commence the songwriting sessions for their next album late spring, according to the band's bassist, Henkka Seppälä (a.k.a. Henkka T. Blacksmith). Speaking to Plug'd In Magazine, Henkka stated about CHILDREN OF BODOM's plans for the immediate futu...

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'Lemmy' Documentary Nominated For Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Award

The documentary on MOTÖRHEAD singer and bassist Lemmy Kilmister, "Lemmy: 49% Motherf**ker, 51% Son Of A Bitch", has been nominated for a Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Award in the "Best Sound Editing In A Documentary Feature Film" category. Greg Olliver, the film's co-director and also ed...

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METALLICA, SOUNDGARDEN, SLAYER Confirmed For Spain's SONISPHERE

METALLICA, SOUNDGARDEN, SLAYER, WITHIN TEMPTATION and MASTODON are among the confirmed bands for this year's installment of the Spanish edition of the Sonisphere festival, set to take place May 26 at Getafe Open Air in Madrid. The billing is as follows: METALLICA MASTODON SLAYER SOUNDGARDEN CLUTCH G...

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BLACKGATES: First Video Blog From The Studio Posted Online

The first in a series of studio video blogs from BLACKGATES — the new East San Francisco Bay Area/New York metal outfit featuring former ANTHRAX singer Dan Nelson, drummer Paul Bostaph (ex-TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN),guitarist Jeremy Epp (THE VENTING MACHINE) and bassist Uriah Duffy (ex-W...

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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...

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Lineup Officially Announced

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, the world's largest touring heavy music festival, is back for its fifth year, assaulting the senses of United States heavy metal music fans. The Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival is proud to announce this summer's artists. The main stage will be our stronge...

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ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Lineup Announced Early On Boise Radio Station

Boise, Idaho radio station 100.3 The X has announced what is claims will be the lineup for the fifth annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. The 26-date trek, which will kick off on June 30 in San Bernardino, California and wrap on August 5 in Hartford, Connecticut, will reportedly feature per...

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BEHEMOTH, WATAIN, THE DEVIL'S BLOOD: Tour Dates Announced

Decibel magazine is launching the maiden edition of its annual earth-scorching tour this April. The inaugural Decibel Magazine Tour will feature not just the long-awaited stateside return of Polish BEHEMOTH, Swedish black metal provocateurs WATAIN, THE DEVIL'S BLOOD and IN SOLITUDE. Beginning in Apr...

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LEATHERWOLF: California Concert To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD

Southern California's vaunted heavy metal "triple axe attack" LEATHERWOLF will have its January 28 headlining concert at the Ramona Mainstage in Ramona, California professionally filmed for an upcoming DVD. Featuring original members Michael Olivieri (vocals, guitar),Carey Howe (guitar),and Dean R...

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TERROR: 'The New Blood' Video Released

"The New Blood", the new video from the Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's fifth album, "Keepers Of The Faith", sold around 2,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 11 on the Top New Artist...