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ABBATH Signs With SEASON OF MIST, Announces Band Lineup
Season Of Mist has announced the signing of ABBATH. Having recently departed from IMMORTAL to form a new band under his own name, the iconic Norwegian black metal legend is currently working on his debut album for the label, expected in early 2016. Bass duties for ABBATH will be handled by a man fam...April 22, 2015
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KORN's JAMES 'MUNKY' SHAFFER: 'When I Was A Kid, I Wanted To Be The Next METALLICA'
In a brand new interview with The Mancunion, KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer spoke about the inspiration for the band's latest album, "The Paradigm Shift", which has been described by some as "a mixture of old and new KORN." "I came up with the title, and it felt like with Head [guitarist Brian...February 26, 2015
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New ALICE COOPER Guitarist NITA STRAUSS: 'Nobody Tells Me I'm Not Good Because I'm A Girl'
Revolver magazine asked THE IRON MAIDENS guitarist Nita Strauss, who recently joined Alice Cooper's touring band, for her opinion on where women stand in the music industry and metal. "I read about a lot of female musicians and read interviews and they have all these horror stories," she said. "And...July 16, 2014
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SEVENDUST's CLINT LOWERY: 'We Are Going To Be Smarter About How Much We Tour' In Coming Years
Full Throttle Rock recently conducted an interview with SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Full Throttle Rock: I am yet to hear a bad album from you guys. What is it about this group that keeps producing consistently good album after album? Clint: Man,...May 23, 2014
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EXCEL To Reissue Debut 'Split Image' Via SOUTHERN LORD This August
Following their 2013 reunion, the Californian hardcore/thrash metal crossover band EXCEL has teamed up with Southern Lord and is reissuing its debut album, "Split Image" (originally released through Suicidal and Caroline Records). Widely regarded as a classic album, "Split Image" was produced by Ran...April 28, 2014
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Video: Reunited EXCEL Plays First Show In 15 Years
EXCEL, the long-defunct punk/metal fusion band from Venice, California, played its first show in 15 years at a private party on March 30 at RVCA in Los Angeles. Video footage of the concert can be seen below. Greg Saenz, who played drums for EXCEL from 1986 until 1992, told BLABBERMOUTH.NET last sum...April 16, 2013
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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist To Appear On 'How To Be Epic At Everything'
Guitarist Herman Li of British epic metallers DRAGONFORCE will appear on CBBC's "How To Be Epic At Everything", a new series from the BBC aimed at demonstrating to young people how to excel in certain professions. At 10.30 a.m. on February 17 and March 17 on the CBBC channel, Li will will take his g...February 16, 2013
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STONE SOUR's COREY TAYLOR: 'We Have Really Intelligent, Passionate Fans That Follow Us'
Phil Freeman of RoadrunnerRecords.com recently conducted an interview with Corey Taylor (SLIPKNOT, STONE SOUR). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RoadrunnerRecords.com: How did [STONE SOUR's two-disc concept album, "House Of Gold & Bones"] start? Did you write the story first, and...October 23, 2012
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EXCEL Reunion In The Works
EXCEL, the long-defunct punk/metal fusion band from Venice, California, is planning to reunite for select live shows. Greg Saenz, who played drums for EXCEL from 1986 until 1992, tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET, "EXCEL are getting back together as a result of EXCEL bassist Shaun Ross and myself jamming with...July 10, 2012
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BITTER END To Reunite For One-Off Seattle Concert
Early-Nineties Seattle thrashers BITTER END will reunite for a one-off hometown concert on July 14 at The Funhouse. Tickets can be purchased at this location. In February of 1990, under the guidance of producer Randy Burns (MEGADETH, KREATOR),BITTER END recorded "Harsh Realities" at Dodge City Reco...May 25, 2012
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Drummer THOMAS NOONAN Quits 36 CRAZYFISTS
Drummer Thomas Noonan has left the the Alaskan metal band 36 CRAZYFISTS due to personal and family matters. He explained in an online post, "I just lost my passion for [playing heavy music] and drumming for that matter. I'm not saying I will never play again, it's just that I'm ready for something d...February 23, 2012
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Former FEAR FACTORY Bassist/Guitarist Joins BEOWLF
Former FEAR FACTORY guitarist/bassist Christian Olde Wolbers has joined Venice Beach, California crossover thrashers BEOWLF as the band's new bassist. The group's sixth studio effort, "Jesus Freak", will be released on December 23. The CD was produced by founding member, vocalist/guitarist Dale Hend...November 17, 2011
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AGAINST THE PLAGUES: New Song Available For Streaming
"Man's Modern World", a brand new song from the Chicago-based multinational extreme act AGAINST THE PLAGUES, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Commented the band: "After a year of hard work and preparation, we are proud to announce that our new material is complete and ready for release. On...October 24, 2011
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MUSHROOMHEAD's JEFFREY NOTHING And WAYLON REAVIS Make Acting Debut In '13th Sign'
MUSHROOMHEAD's Jeffrey Nothing and Waylon Reavis will make their feature-film debut in the upcoming horror movie "13th Sign", which was directed by Michael Bryant. The film is scheduled for a fall 2011 release. "Working on the '13th Sign' was a great experience and a chance to collaborate with some...September 12, 2011
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: More 'American Capitalist' Details Revealed
Las Vegas, Nevada-based metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will release their third album, "American Capitalist", on October 11. The CD was recorded at The Hideout in Las Vegas, Nevada with producer Kevin Churko, who helmed Ozzy Osbourne's 2010 effort "Scream". An 11-track release, including lead sin...September 6, 2011
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