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Defenders of the Filth
"We are SUPERCHRIST and we play rock and roll!" The reference is to Lemmy's standard introduction to a MOTÖRHEAD show and it is a fitting one for the style of heavy metal rock 'n roll (as sung on opener "Stay Black") played on "Defenders of the Filth", another triumphant album from the oft overlooke...May 25, 2009
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Dat Iz Voodoo
There has been quite a buzz surrounding this Trinidadian act ever since the release of "Upstairs", ORANGE SKY's debut album, particularly about the act's reportedly amazing live performances. Unfortunately, I overlooked the debut, but after hearing "Dat Iz Voodoo", I'm certain that it was my loss in...May 25, 2009
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Whiskey, Blood & Napalm
All the generic, mediocre, and sub-par bands that get signed to labels based on MySpace hits and here's a band with an album that is one of the best hard rock releases of 2009 and lo and behold it's a self-release. Then again, maybe Columbus, Ohio's ROBOT LORDS OF TOKYO prefer to do things on ...May 25, 2009
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MANOWAR To Embark On 'Death To Infidels Tour!'
Scheduled to headline six of Europe's largest heavy metal festivals, MANOWAR is preparing to embark on this summer's "Death To Infidels Tour!" The self-proclaimed "Kings of Metal" have long crusaded to keep the spirit of "true metal" alive. In 2009, the crusade blazes through Europe armed with allie...May 24, 2009
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HEAVEN SHALL BURN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Germany's death metal and hardcore fusionists HEAVEN SHALL BURN have been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 5TH AVENUE AIRBOURNE AMON AMARTH ANTHRAX ASP AXEL RUDI PELL BAI...May 23, 2009
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NECROPHAGIST, SUFFOCATION, SUICIDE SILENCE Pull Out Of Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival
NECROPHAGIST, SUFFOCATION, SUICIDE SILENCE, THE FACELESS and DAATH have cancelled their participation in this year's installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 13-15, 2009 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany. Commented the festival organizers: "DAATH have cancelled all European shows fo...May 23, 2009
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KRYPTERIA Signs With ONFIRE/ROADRUNNER
German-Korean rockers KRYPTERIA will release their album, "My Fatal Kiss", on August 28 via Roadrunner Records' new division Onfire. Onfire is headed by former G.U.N. Records CEO Wolfgang Funk, who recently joined forces with Roadrunner and Warner, a move that drew quite some attention in the rock a...May 22, 2009
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GRAND MAGUS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Sweden's GRAND MAGUS has been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 30 - August 1, 2009 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 5TH AVENUE AIRBOURNE AMON AMARTH ANTHRAX ASP AXEL RUDI PELL BAI BANG BLOODWORK BON SCOTT BORKNAGAR BRING ME...May 22, 2009
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist To Perform Japanese National Anthem At D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix
For the second consecutive year, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will perform the Japanese national anthem, "Kimi Ga Yo", at the D1 Drift Racing Grand Prix on May 23. Marty is the first foreign musician to play the anthem at a major sporting event in Japanese history. This time, after his p...May 21, 2009
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LACUNA COIL To Embark On U.S. Headlining Tour In July
Italian rock/metal band LACUNA COIL will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in July. Support on the trek will come from KILL HANNAH, SEVENTH VOID (the band featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey and drummer Johnny Kelly),and DOMMIN. The dates are as follows: Jul. 04 - El Paso, TX - [street...May 20, 2009
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER's 'Majesty' DVD Lands At No. 2
"Majesty", the brand new DVD from the Michigan-based melodic death metal band THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, sold 2,900 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 2 on the Top Music Videos chart. Released on May 12 via Metal Blade, "Majesty" is a first-ever look into...May 20, 2009
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DRAGONFORCE: New Video Interview With HERMAN LI Available
Musician Photo Journal conducted an interview with guitarist Herman Li of British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE prior to the band's May 8, 2009 concert in Clifton Park, New York. Watch the chat below. DRAGONFORCE's debut LP, "Valley Of The Damned", will be reissued this spring via Spinefa...May 19, 2009
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CARACH ANGREN To Enter Studio In August
Dutch symphonic black metal act CARACH ANGREN will enter the studio in August to begin recoridng its new album, "Death Came Through A Phantom Ship". A late 2009 release via Maddening Media is expected. CARACH ANGREN's last concept album, "Lammendam", was released in April 2008 via Maddening Media, t...May 19, 2009
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M.A.N To Enter Studio In September
M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — will tentatively enter the studio in September to begin recording its third album for an early 2010 release. The band says, "We have about 7-8 new songs ready, and some of the...May 18, 2009
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POISON THE WELL, MADBALL, BANE, VISION OF DISORDER To Team Up For '10 For $10' Tour
IndieMerchStore.com is bringing back the hardcore matinee! Amid economy woes, rising show costs and the dilution of hardcore packages, they will present the 10 For $10 summer tour. Ten quality bands for ten dollars, headlined by POISON THE WELL, who will be performing on every date, and on separate...May 18, 2009
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