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THERION Signs Licensing Deal With END OF THE LIGHT RECORDS For North America

Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION are busy making final preparations to celebrate their 25th anniversary of the band by releasing their new album, "Les Fleurs Du Mal" and embarking on a 25th-anniversary tour. The band has signed a licensing deal with End Of The Light Records to rele...

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OBSESSION: New Song Available For Streaming

Reactivated classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION will release its long-awaited new album, "Order Of Chaos", on October 3 in Europe and October 9 in North America through Inner Wound Recordings. The CD will be made available in Japan on September 19 through Spiritual Beast. In a recent interview,...

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Former SLAYER/TESTAMENT Drummer To Perform With MANMADE GOD In Oakland

Drummer Paul Bostaph (SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) will sit behind the kit for MANMADE GOD's September 15 performance at New Parish in Oakland, California as the support act for M.I.R.V. MANMADE GOD features in its ranks Bostaph's former FORBIDDEN bandmate Craig Locicero (guitar). Commented...

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FORBIDDEN Guitarist: 'We The People? We F**ked Up!'

A day after he posted a lengthy message on his Facebook page in response to the uproar over MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine's suggestion that recent mass shootings in Colorado and Wisconsin were "staged" by President Obama, FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero has penned a follow-up piece to "set the r...

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FORBIDDEN Guitarist: Despite His 'Douchy Tendencies', MUSTAINE Is 'Close To The Truth'

Guitarist Craig Locicero of San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN has posted the following message on his Facebook page: "So everyone wants to pile on [MEGADETH mainman] Dave [Mustaine], who definitely has douchy tendencies. "I don't know of anyone that has all of their facts straight on [James...

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Former SLAYER/TESTAMENT Drummer PAUL BOSTAPH Honored With 'BADAAS Award'

Enter Music Publishing's third annual DRUM! Night was quite a hit. The event, a benefit for San Jose, California's Lincoln High, featured diverse drum concerts and clinics by world-respected drummers and local legends. The third annual benefit, which also included a raffle and silent auction, rocked...

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OBSESSION: 'Order Of Chaos' Album Details Revealed

Reactivated classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION will release its long-awaited new album, "Order Of Chaos", on October 3 in Europe and October 9 in North America through Inner Wound Recordings. The CD will be made available in Japan on September 19 through Spiritual Beast. In a recent interview,...

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WATAIN: Another Video Interview With ERIK DANIELSSON

Jägermeister conducted an interview with Erik Danielsson, vocalist/guitarist player of Swedish black metallers WATAIN, at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which is being held August 9-12 at Catton Park, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. WATAI...

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WATAIN Frontman Interviewed At U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR (Video)

TeePee of Total Rock Radio conducted an interview with Erik Danielsson, vocalist/guitarist player of Swedish black metallers WATAIN, at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which is being held August 9-12 at Catton Park, Derbyshire in the United Kingdom. You can now watch the cha...

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The Electric Age

Consistency is the name of the game to career longevity. Exceeding expectations 17 studio albums into a decades-spanning career is the stuff of legend. Personally, I've been endeared to OVERKILL almost since the beginning. I still relish the days of old when I'd terrorize mothers, fathers and grandp...

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Former TESTAMENT/FORBIDDEN Guitarist Launches PANTERA Tribute Band

Guitarist Glen Alvelais (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT, LD/50, HATEFX) has joined forces with vocalist Derek Thompson (WEAPON STATUS RED),bassist Kimo Sanborn (FALLING TO PIECES) and drummer Nick Benigno (FALLING TO PIECES) in a PANTERA tribute band called HELLBOUND. Commented Glen: "I am absolutely having...

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Updated: GENE HOGLAN To Play With TESTAMENT On European Tour After All

**UPDATE**: Due to the cancelation of DETHKLOK's North American tour with LAMB OF GOD, drummer Gene Hoglan has once again become available and will end up sitting behind the kit for TESTAMENT on the European run. In a series of tweets, TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick explained, "As some of you kno...

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MANMADE GOD: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Reunion Show

Former American recording artists MANMADE GOD reformed for a Bay Area appearance last night (Saturday, July 21) at the New Parish in Oakland, California. It marked the first time all four members played together since January 2005 when they abruptly and unexpectedly called it a day. Fan-filmed video...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN: How Artists Can 'Reclaim' Record Industry

Metal As Fuck recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. When asked about the current state of the record industry, Martin said, "Everything needs to change, absolutely everything. I've studied this in the past few years with lawyers and union people. I'm not a big...

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Former ANTHRAX Singer DAN NELSON Welcomes Baby Boy

New York-based heavy metal singer Dan Nelson (BLACKGATES, TRED, ANTHRAX) is the proud father of a baby boy, Benjamin Nelson. Nelson recently settled a lawsuit he filed against ANTHRAX over the fallout from his departure from the veteran metal group. Details of the settlement were not made public. Ne...