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GOD DETHRONED: New Song Available For Streaming

"Under The Sign Of The Iron Cross", the title track of the new album from Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED, is available for streaming at this location. The CD was recorded at the Soundlodge Studios in Leer, Germany and will be released on November 23 (one day earlier internationally) via Metal B...
October 11, 2010
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GOD DETHRONED: 'Under The Sign Of The Iron Cross' Track Listing, Artwork Unveiled

Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED recently finished recording their ninth album, "Under The Sign Of The Iron Cross", at the Soundlodge Studios in Leer, Germany. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. The Declaration of War 02. Storm of Steel 03. Fire Storm 04. The Killing is Faceless 05....
September 27, 2010
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BYZANTINE: New Video Interview Posted Online

Reunited West Virginia metallers BYZANTINE were interviewed when they played Morgantown, West Virginia on September 19, 2010. You can now watch the chat below. BYZANTINE recently parted ways with guitarist Tony Rohrbough and replaced him with Brian Henderson (SPLIT NIXON). BYZANTINE played three reu...
September 25, 2010
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BYZANTINE: New Shows Announced

Reunited West Virginia metallers BYZANTINE have scheduled the following dates: Sep. 18 - X-Fest – Huntington, WV Sep. 19 - 123 Pleasant Street - Morgantown, WV (w/ MUTINY WITHIN) BYZANTINE recently parted ways with guitarist Tony Rohrbough and replaced him with Brian Henderson (SPLIT NIXON). BYZANTI...
August 30, 2010
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Reunited BYZANTINE Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda of reunited West Virginia metallers BYZANTINE has issued the following update: "We have been receiving a lot of emails and texts lately about a rumor regarding us losing a band member. Well, the rumors are TRUE. "First, let me backtrack a little and give yo...
August 17, 2010
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KING'S X Vocalist Guests On Former CHUM/EARTH TO EROS Frontman's Solo Album

Former vocalist/guitarist for CHUM and EARTH TO EROS, Huntington, West Virginia native John Lancaster, has released his debut solo album titled "Phantom Moon" on his own newly formed label High Fidelio Recordings. The record features appearances by the following musicians: * Josh Adkins (ABDULLAH, E...
July 26, 2010
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BYZANTINE Reunion: Video Interview, Performance Footage Available

West Virginia metallers BYZANTINE played three reunion shows earlier in the month in the band's home state. Fan-filmed video footage of the group's March 6 concert at The V Club in Huntington can be viewed below. Also available is an interview Metal Maiden conducted with BYZANTINE on March 7 at 123...
March 12, 2010
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BYZANTINE To Reunite For Three Shows In March

Following their hiatus that has lasted for over two years, the members of West Virginia thrash metal band BYZANTINE have begun plans for a weekend of reunion shows. Shortly following the January 2008 release of "Oblivion Beckons", the foursome announced that they were disbanding. This announcement c...
November 5, 2009
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Working Class Rock Star

As LAMB OF GOD's Randy Blythe bluntly states on "Working Class Rock Star" about those desiring to "make it" in the hard scrabble world of extreme (or perhaps eclectic in the case of TUB RING) music: "you better be prepared to eat shit and suffer; otherwise, you're a punk-ass" (or words to that effec...
April 13, 2009
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'Working Class Rock Star' DVD: First Four Minutes Of Documentary Posted Online

The first four minutes of the music industry documentary "Working Class Rock Star", which was released on DVD in North America on November 11, 2008 via distributor Cinema Epoch, can be viewed below. Directed by Justin McConnell, the film's synopsis reads as follows: "The music industry is changing,...
February 20, 2009
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HYATARAI To Release 'They Will Surface' In December

Huntington, West Virginia's drone merchants HYATARI will release their sophomore effort, "They Will Surface", this December. The much-delayed album will be released with the assistance of the Charleston, WV independent record label Caustic Eye Productions. HYATARI is conceived and executed by guitar...
November 10, 2008
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BLACK CAP MINER Debut To Feature INTO ETERNITY, THREAT SIGNAL, ARSIS Members

Guitarist Dave Cardwell (THOUGHTS BETRAYED) has been selected to perform on "The Formative Years", the debut album from BYZANTINE vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda's solo project BLACK CAP MINER. A cover album of late '80s and early '90s thrash metal songs that inspired Ojeda and his bandma...
November 4, 2008
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BYZANTINE Frontman Seeking Guest Soloist For BLACK CAP MINER Album

BYZANTINE vocalist/rhythm guitarist Chris "OJ" Ojeda recently entered the studio to begin recording his solo project, which is a cover album of late '80s and early '90s thrash metal songs that inspired him and his bandmates to form BYZANTINE. The cover album, which will be released under the band na...
October 25, 2008
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LAMB OF GOD, UNEARTH Members In 'Working Class Rock Star' Documentary; Screenings Announced

The long-awaited music industry documentary "Working Class Rock Star" will be released on DVD in North America on November 11, 2008 via distributor Cinema Epoch. The film will be playing in select cities leading up to its release. Two screening dates are now locked: Oct. 08 - Portland, Oregon - Clin...
October 7, 2008
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'Working Class Rock Star' Documentary To Be Released In November

The long-awaited music industry documentary "Working Class Rock Star" will be released in North America on November 11, 2008 via distributor Cinema Epoch. Directed by Justin McConnell, the film's synopsis reads as follows: "The music industry is changing, record sales are down, artists are making le...
July 7, 2008