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Bled White

NOVEMBERS DOOM just might have become America's official answer to ENSLAVED and OPETH, in a subtle way, of course. Having fostered their reputation in Europe, it's no surprise the Chicago-based death metallers could pass for a Euro or Scandinavian act. Now carrying more than twenty years under their...

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Live in London: Hammersmith Apollo 1993

The late Ronnie James Dio found himself at a sort of crossroads in 1993 when he released his "Strange Highways" album. It followed Ronnie and Vinny Appice's brief reunion with BLACK SABBATH that culminated in the "Dehumanizer" record and a subsequent tour, stalling afterwards until years later when...

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NONPOINT: 'The Return' Trailer Available

NONPOINT will release its eighth studio album, "The Return", on September 30 via Razor & Tie (one day earlier internationally via Metal Blade Records). A 26-second trailer for "The Return" is available below. After 17 years in the game, the Florida quintet sustains the same energy that sparked i...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD: Oklahoma City Concert Delayed By Tower-Climbing Fan (Video)

AVENGED SEVENFOLD's headlining concert at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival last night (Thursday, August 7) at OKC Downtown Airpark in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was reportedly delayed mid-performance by a few minutes after a fan climbed to the top of the side wing of stage, creating a safety h...

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SKID ROW's RACHEL BOLAN: Bands Who Use Pre-Recorded Tracks During Live Shows Are 'Ripping Off' Fans

SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan has slammed bands who use pre-recorded backing tracks in their live shows, saying that he feels "ripped off" when he sees groups lip-synching in concert. Asked about reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE is using "backing tracks to sing and play to" on the band's current tour and hi...

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ROB ZOMBIE Narrates Puppy Rescue Mission PSA

Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival is havily involved in U.S. military and veteran communities — avidly promoting programs like Metal Of Honor, in conjunction with The Pathway Home (PTSD rehabilitation facility) and Hope For The Warriors (military family assistance, veteran transition assistance,...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Explains Why He Refused To Share Stage With DISSECTION And ROTTING CHRIST

"Met Al Metal" — Israel's metal radio show hosted by brothers Lior and Niv Peleg — conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine ahead of what was supposed to be the band's August 6 appearance in the country (since canceled due to ongoing security issues in the area). You can now listen...

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ANVIL Parts Ways With Bassist SAL ITALIANO, Announces Replacement

Canadian metal legends ANVIL have parted ways with bassist Sal Italiano and have replaced him with Chris Robertson. ANVIL frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow tells M.E.A.T.'s Drew Masters that Chris has actually been part of the ANVIL camp for some time now, having been both their rehearsal bassist as well...

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SKID ROW: Entire 'Rise Of The Damnation Army - United World Rebellion: Chapter Two' EP Available For Streaming

SKID ROW — Johnny Solinger (vocals),Scotti Hill (guitar),Rachel Bolan (bass),Dave "Snake" Sabo (guitar) and Rob Hammersmith (drums) — has just released a new seven-song EP, "Rise Of The Damnation Army - United World Rebellion: Chapter Two", via Megaforce Records. The CD contains covers of QUEEN a...

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RIOT V: More 'Unleash The Fire' Details Revealed

The remaining members of legendary metal pioneers RIOT are back and are ready to unleash the follow up to 2011's reunion record "Immortal Soul". Due on October 22 in Scandinavia, October 24 release in Germany, October 27 release in the rest of Europe and October 28 in the U.S. and Canada via SPV/Ste...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's M. SHADOWS Talks To Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR (Audio)

AVENGED SEVENFOLD singer M. Shadows was recently interviewed on Philadelphia's 93.3 WMMR radio station. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. AVENGED SEVENFOLD's latest album, "Hail To The King", was certified gold on July 16 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of Amer...

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Former FLYLEAF Singer LACEY STURM To Release Autobiography 'The Reason'

Former FLYLEAF singer Lacey Sturm will release her memoir, "The Reason: How I Discovered a Life Worth Living", on October 7 via Baker Books. The book description reads: "The day Lacey Sturm planned to kill herself was the day her old life ended. As an atheist who hated Christians, she thought church...

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TED NUGENT: I Am The 'Man That The President Of The United States Hates More Than Anybody' (Video)

Fan-filmed video footage of Ted Nugent's anti-Obama "rant" from his July 26 concert at Leach Amphitheatre in Oshkosh, Wisconsin can be seen below. (**UPDATE**: The video in question has since been removed.) "You are standing in front of the No. 1 man that the President of the United States hates mor...

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TNT Guitarist RONNI LE TEKRØ: 'Rock Was Just Better Before 1980'

Finland's Radio Rock recently conducted an interview with guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø of Norwegian/American hard rockers TNT. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what rock bands he listens to in his spare time, Ronni said: "It's pretty much CITY BOY, a British band from late '70s that I listen to w...

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RIOT V To Release 'Unleash The Fire' In October

RIOT V, the new band featuring nearly all the surviving members of the most recent lineup of U.S. metal pioneers RIOT, will release its new album, "Unleash The Fire", on October 28 (one day earlier internationally) via SPV/Steamhammer. Avalon/Marquee will make the effort available in Japan. RIOT V i...