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SWORN AMONGST Signs With RISING RECORDS

Hull, U.K.-based metallers SWORN AMONGST have inked a deal with Rising Records. The band will enter the studio in October/November to record its new album for a tentative February 2008 release. According to the group's official bio, the members of SWORN AMONGST have an average age of only 19 and pla...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD: First 'All Excess' DVD Preview Clip Available

The first preview clip of AVENGED SEVENFOLD's long-awaited new DVD, "All Excess", has been posted at YouTube. According to the band, the clip is "a peek at a segment where A7X relives some of our best and worst tour moments early on in their careers. In this clip AVENGED SEVENFOLD finally plays one...

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VINNIE PAUL Makes Run To Liquor Store; Video Available

A four-minute video clip of drummer Vinnie Paul (HELLYEAH, ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) and friends making a run to the liquor store to pick up $1,000 worth of Jägermeister has been posted at YouTube. Professionally filmed video footage of HELLYEAH's June 9, 2007 performance at the Download festival at D...

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'Thrash Metal' Book Due In September

Garry Sharpe–Young's latest book "Thrash Metal" is being readied for publication this September. In addition, Zonda Books will publish Garry's "Death Metal", "Black Metal" and "Power Metal", all before the end of the year. These titles replace the 2001 editions, which have consistently ranked No. 1...

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DIMEBAG Book Author Defends Himself Against Accusations That He's Trying To Cash In

The author of the upcoming biography of the late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott has responded to the statement issued by members of Dimebag's family in which they distanced themselves from the book, claiming that Zac Crain "wrote nothing but negative reviews about PANTERA's mu...

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As the Coil Unwinds

Sometimes a punch in the mouth feels just dandy, and Texas' heavier bands always seem to oblige, whether it is PANTERA, PISSING RAZORS, or THORNSPAWN. Trevor Phipps' (UNEARTH) and his Ironclad label (a Metal Blade imprint) seemed to think so too, signing THE DESTRO and releasing "As The Coil Unwinds...

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Rare PANTERA, ACID BATH, CROWBAR Laminates For Sale

Sammy Duet (ACID BATH, GOATWHORE, CROWBAR) is selling a number of rare items on eBay, including an old ACID BATH laminate, CROWBAR laminate, and an Ozzfest 2000 PANTERA laminate. In addition, he will be selling stickers, pedals, pickups and posters. To view a complete list of Sammy Duet's auction it...

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DIMEBAG's Family Distances Itself From Upcoming Biography

The publicity firm representing the family of the late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott has issued the following statement: "The family of the late Dimebag Darrell Abbott has not authorized nor co-operated with Zac Crain on his upcoming book on Dimebag, scheduled for release on...

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INVITRO Added To HELLYEAH Dates

INVITRO has become the #5 most requested on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack with the song "Hollyvision". The song is featured in heavy rotation on the station and made this week's "The Devil's Dozen". "Hollyvision" can be heard at the group's MySpace page along with other tracks from INVITRO's...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD: Dates In Indonesia, Singapore Announced

AVENGED SEVENFOLD has announced the following dates: Aug. 07 - Tennis Indoor Arena - Jakarta Aug. 09 - Fort Canning - Singapore Aug. 11 - Maeshima - Osaka City, Osaka Aug. 12 - Marine Stadium - Tokyo, Tokyo AVENGED SEVENFOLD will release its long-awaited new DVD, "All Excess", on July 17 via Warner...

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DIMEBAG: Footage From Hollywood's RockWalk Induction To Air On 'Headbanger's Ball'

Late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott will be the focus of this weekend's (June 23) "Headbanger's Ball" as he gets inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk. Look out for nine "Beyond the Ball" short art pieces with family and friends scattered throughout the two-hour show. Scott Ian (...

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DOWN's KIRK WINDSTEIN On New Album: 'This Ain't No Computerized, Polished Nu-Metal CD'

DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR) has offered more information on the recording process for the group's third full-length album, tentatively titled "Down III". Producer Warren Riker (CROWBAR, SUBLIME) is helming the effort, for which the band had reportedly composed more than 18 tracks. Said W...

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SOULFLY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Members Talk About 'Higher Voltage' CD

Fifteen of rock's hottest bands have contributed cover versions of classic songs for the second instalment of Kerrang! magazine's free "High Voltage" CDs (free with this week's Kerrang! magazine). Below, all of the bands who contributed to this project talk about what tracks they chose to cover and...

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Austria's THE SORROW Signs With DRAKKAR RECORDS

Austrian metallers THE SORROW have inked a deal with Drakkar Records. The group's debut album, "Blessings from a Blackened Sky", is scheduled for release on July 27. According to the band's official bio, THE SORROW's sound is characterized by "intricate riffs, raw, high-velocity attacks, powerful rh...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY: Australian Tour Dates Announced

Glendale, Arizona extreme metal band JOB FOR A COWBOY will embark on an Australian tour in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 14 – Brisbane, AUS @ Arena Sep. 15 - Sydney, AUS @ Manning Bar Sep. 16 - Melbourne, AUS @ Hi Fi Sep. 17 - Adelaide, AUS @ Fowlers Sep. 18 - ...