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ANGELUS APATRIDA Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the signing of the Spanish thrash metal band ANGELUS APATRIDA to a worldwide deal. According to a press release, "This young commando was born in the Spanish town of Albacete in the year 2000 and perfectly combines both the aggression and the melodic edge of class...

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HAIL! Checks In From Lebanon

The all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (MEGADETH, F5),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ICED EARTH) and newly announced sticksman Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS) — will be the first metal band to ever play live...

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CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED: Debut CD Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, the new project led by acclaimed metal drummer Richard Christy (ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED, BURNING INSIDE),will release its self-titled debut album on February 2, 2010 via Metal Blade Records. The CD contains nine tracks, a bonus DVD ("The Making of C...

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ROTTING CHRIST Mainman Comments On DIAMANDA GALAS Collaboration

Greek extreme metallers ROTTING CHRIST will release their new album on February 15 in Europe and February 23 in the U.S. via Season Of Mist. The CD was recorded at Lunatach Studios in Katerini, Greece and will feature guest appearances by Greek-American vocalist Diamanda Galas and PRIMORDIAL frontma...

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TESTAMENT's SKOLNICK Says METALLICA's HETFIELD Is 'An Unsung Virtuoso'

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has posted the following message on his official blog: "Recently a writer from The Quietus, Mark Eglinton, asked for my thoughts on METALLICA's James Hetfield. "While it's no secret that the fans, myself included, haven't always agreed with every decision METALLICA...

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MEGADETH: Video Footage From Tour Kick-Off Posted Online

Two exclusive MEGADETH videos from from the opening night of the band's current U.S. headlining tour — which kicked off this past Saturday (November 14) at the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, Michigan — have been posted at TheLiveLine.com and can be viewed below. More than 40 photos of MEGADETH and MACH...

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TESTAMENT: 'The Formation Of Damnation' To Be Reissued With Bonus CD

Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT are taking the stage once again in support of their 2008 release, "The Formation of Damnation", TESTAMENT will be touring as special guest with fellow thrash legends MEGADETH and SLAYER. The tour will feature the classic lineup of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Er...

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UNEARTH Guitarist Interviewed By BUNCH TV

Germany's Bunch TV conducted an interview with guitarist Buz McGrath of Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH when the band toured Europe with CHIMAIRA and THROWDOWN in September. The clip — which includes performance footage — can be viewed below. The deluxe version of UNEARTH's latest album, "The March"...

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DAVE MUSTAINE: I Have Some Massive News About A Music Project For Me And MEGADETH

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "It has been harder thank drinking a twelve-pack of Meisterbrau and not going pee than to keep this tour info [referring to the upcoming 'American Carnage' tour featuring MEGADETH...

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SLAYER Frontman's Condition Is 'Improving More And More Every Day'

Apparently, twenty-five cities just wasn't enough for MEGADETH and SLAYER on their upcoming "American Carnage" North American tour which kicks off on January 18 in Seattle. The co-headliners announce today that one more date has been added to the itinerary — the bands will play Glens Falls Civic Cen...

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ASTRAL DOORS: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Swedish metallers ASTRAL DOORS will release their fifth album, "Requiem Of Time" in Europe on January 15 and in North America on February 16 through Metalville, the band and label pool launched by the Cologne, Germany-based company Flying Dolphin Entertainment Group UG. The track listing for the CD...

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MEGADETH's CHRIS BRODERICK Talks Guitar Technique

Thomas S. Orwat Jr. of RockMusicStar.com conducted an interview with MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick this past Sunday, November 15. An excerpt from the chat follows below. RockMusicStar.com: Since you're such an accomplished guitarist yourself, how do you rate Dave Mustaine as a guitarist? Can yo...

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MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD: Photo Gallery, Review From Grand Rapids Tour Opener Available

More than 40 photos of MEGADETH and MACHINE HEAD from the opening night of their joint U.S. tour — which kicked off this past Saturday (November 14) at the Orbit Room in Grand Rapids, Michigan — can be found on the WJRT-TV web site. Also available is a review of the ...

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DEFIANCE Guitarist, Ex-TNT/YNGWIE Drummer Interviewed On METAL RULES! RADIO

Guitarist Jim Adams (DEFIANCE) and drummer John Macaluso (TNT, ARK, RIOT, POWERMAD, STARBREAKER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) were interviewed on the latest edition of Metal Rules! Radio. You can now listen to the program using the audio player below. Metal Rules! Radio (formerly Metal Rules! Magazine) is a we...

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SLAYER, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT: Complete 'American Carnage' Details Revealed

SLAYER. MEGADETH. Two names synonymous with fierce, crunching power. Two bands whose histories are inevitably intertwined in defining the thrash/metal genre. Individually, their respective prowess and accomplishments are impressive; but together, they're brutal and unstoppable. MEGADETH and SLAYER w...