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ENGINE OF PAIN Announces New Lineup
ENGINE OF PAIN, the Dutch thrash act featuring former AFTER FOREVER (1995-2000) drummer Joep Beckers, has issued the following update: "The band has regrouped and is ready for a new ENGINE OF PAIN episode. We are proud to announce the incorporation of our new guitarist Luc de Warem. Of course. Pat [...July 13, 2009
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SEPULTURA Frontman's MUSICA DIABLO: European Tour Postponed
MUSICA DIABLO — the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist Andre NM (NITROMINDS),drummer Marcão (AÇÃO DIRETA, DEAD FISH) and bassist Ricardo Brigas — has postponed its European tour to early 2010 from the previously announced October 2009. T...July 13, 2009
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Darkest Day
Predictability isn't such a bad thing, is it? Just ask JUNGLE ROT. Maybe "reliability" is the better term since we're discussing another seminal U.S. death metal band three albums (and one EP) into its reformation. OBITUARY follows "Xecutioner's Return" with another classic-sounding album in "Darkes...July 13, 2009
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Love Left to Rot…
"Her pain doesn't make her special / just useless / this is not sickness / it's a choice / when inspiration hits, with both hands grab hold / and rend and twist / these failings her only companions / she doesn't even bother to cover her scars / and I wish that I was that ...July 13, 2009
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MIDNIGHT's 'Funeral' Song Posted Online
Late CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight's (real name: John Patrick McDonald Jr.) haunting, passionate version of the SARAH MCLACHLAN song "Angel" has been posted at his MySpace page. The piano on the track was played by RHAPSODY OF FIRE keyboardist Alex Staropoli. "Angel" is one of numerous recordings ma...July 10, 2009
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DARK FUNERAL Begins Recording New Album
Guitarist Lord Ahriman of the Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL has issued the following update: "Finally! Today, July 10 we will enter the Abyss studio together with producer Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN) to begin the recording of a new, yet-untitled, full-length album. Not sure how long it’l...July 10, 2009
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DOWN: Audio Interview With KIRK WINDSTEIN Available
Wrexham, Wales-based "Metalheadz" show conducted an interview with guitarist Kirk Windstein of DOWN at this year's Download festival, which was held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. You can now listen to the chat using the player below. In a recent interview with Holland's FaceCulture,...July 10, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY To Release New Solo Album Via His Own Label
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will release his fifth solo album, "Anomaly", on September 15 via his own Bronx Born Records, with Rocket Science providing a full label service platform. The CD was produced and recorded in Westchester County, New York between 2007 and 2009 and was mixed in Los A...July 10, 2009
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JON OLIVA: 'I Am Filled With Sadness After Learning Of MIDNIGHT's Death'
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following message from SAVATAGE/JON OLIVA's PAIN mastermind Jon Oliva regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.): "I am filled with sadness after learning of Mid's death. He was truly one of the most unique, heart-me...July 9, 2009
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Memorial Service For Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer Announced; Bandmembers Pay Tribute
A memorial service for former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.) will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Siesta Key public beach (just south of main pavillion) in Florida. This celebration of Midnight's life will be open to all who wish to attend. CRIMSON GLORY ba...July 9, 2009
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OBITUARY: 'Darkest Day' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Darkest Day", the new album from Florida death metal legends OBITUARY, sold around 1,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales **ARE** included in the SoundScan totals.) The CD landed at position No. 32 on the Top New...July 8, 2009
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KEEP IT TRUE Festival Organizer Comments On MIDNIGHT's Passing
Oliver Weinsheimer, organizer of Germany's Keep It True festival, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight: "I was deeply shocked this morning when I read the news, that former CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight has died at the age of 47. He was o...July 8, 2009
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GURD Drummer Quits
Drummer Mauro "Tschibu" Casciero has left GURD, the Swiss band that formed out of the ashes of the power-thrash metal legends POLTERGEIST. He says in a statement, "This decision has only personal reasons. There are neither conflicts with the band nor the infamous musical differences." He adds, "The...July 8, 2009
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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Dead At 47
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick Jr. McDonald) passed away earlier today (Wednesday, July 8) from "total kidney and liver failure." He was 47 years old. According to JON OLIVA'S PAIN guitarist Matt LaPorte, who played on some of Midnig...July 8, 2009
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NIGHTWISH Singer: 'I Have Often Thought About Why The Most Caring People Die First'
NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon has posted the following message on her official blog: "I've spent my evening in front of the TV and followed the memorial of Michael Jackson. I cried over and over again when the wonderful speakers talked and the great singers performed. The hardest part of it all were...July 7, 2009
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