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Former DEATH ANGEL Drummer Says Poor Communication Contributed To His Departure

Former DEATH ANGEL drummer Andy Galeon was interviewed for episode 21 of Metal Rules! Radio. The entire podcast can now be streamed using the audio player below. When asked about his departure from DEATH ANGEL, Galeon replied, "We had a tour booked, and basically, I had personal things I had to deal...

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ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS Guitarist MICHAEL AMOTT Interviewed On 'Talking Metal'

The latest installment of the "Talking Metal" podcast features an interview host Mark Strigl conducted with guitarist Michael Amott of ARCH ENEMY and CARCASS. The episode also includes a chat with Sean Baker of the SEAN BAKER ORCHESTRA. The podcast can be downloaded at this location. It can also be...

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ARCH ENEMY: Re-Recorded Version Of 'Pilgrim' Available For Free Download

The song "Pilgrim", taken from "The Root Of All Evil" — the new album from Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY — is available for free download at GuitarWorld.com. It can also be streamed using the audio played below. "The Root Of All Evil" will be released on October 6 in North America via...

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TESTAMENT On SIRIUS XM's 'Artist Confidential': Broadcast Dates/Times Announced

San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT performed on August 10, 2009 at the New York City studios of Sirius XM as part of the satellite radio service's "Artist Confidential" series. "Artist Confidential" features the most important and timeless artists in music sitting down for candid interviews,...

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KONKHRA Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

Bassist Lars Schmidt has left Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA. The band is currently seeking a replacement. Interested parties can contact the group at [email protected]. KONKHRA's sixth album, "Nothing Is Sacred", was released last December in Denmark and in February in the rest of the world via Ta...

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ULTIMATUM's 'Puppet Of Destruction' To Be Re-Released With Bonus Tracks

A limited-edition re-release of "Puppet of Destruction" from long-running Christian metallers ULTIMATUM is scheduled to arrive on October 13. According to a press release, "the remastered disc came out phenomenal, thanks to longtime ULTIMATUM collaborator Sid Ysidro being at the helm of the soundboa...

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DARK ARENA Completes Work On 'Flowing Black'

DARK ARENA, the Cleveland, Ohio-based band featuring vocalist Juan Ricardo (ATTAXE, RITUAL),guitarist "Tall" Paul Konjicija (ANTITHESIS, RITUAL) and drummer Chris Stolle (SOMNUS),will debut new material from its forthcoming sophomore CD, entitled "Flowing Black", at tonight's (Thursday, September...

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SAVATAGE: CRISS OLIVA Guitar Effects Unit Being Auctioned

An Ibanez DM1100 guitar effects unit that once belonged to late SAVATAGE guitarist Criss Oliva is being auctioned via eBay. A description of the item reads as follows: "The unit has been thoroughly tested and it works perfectly but shows obvious wear from being on many SAVATAGE world tours. It's mis...

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FEAR FACTORY To Play Argentina In December

The new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drum...

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SUSPERIA: 'Character Flaw' Video Released

"Character Flaw", the new video from Norwegian metallers SUSPERIA, can be viewed below. The Daniel William Bones-directed performance clip continues the band's use of apocalyptic imagery as featured on its latest album, "Attitude". Shot in June, the video celebrates the return to action of vocalist...

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ARCH ENEMY: Another 'The Root Of All Evil' Track Posted Online

Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY will release a new album, "The Root Of All Evil", on September 28 in Europe and October 6 in North America via Century Media Records. This special collection features re-recorded versions of songs from the band's first three LPs — "Black Earth" (1996),"St...

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GENE SIMMONS On Previous Bandmembers: 'When You Defile KISS, You Should Be Thrown Out'

Adam Graham of Detroit News recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. On the band's current lineup vs. the original lineup: "(People say) family is the most important thing. Actually, no, it's not. Love, respect and discipline...

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DYING FETUS' 'Descend Into Depravity' Lands On BILLBOARD Chart

"Descend Into Depravity", the new album from Baltimore death metallers DYING FETUS, sold around 2,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 166 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD landed at position No. 4 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, wh...

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BARREN EARTH To Release 'Our Twilight' EP

BARREN EARTH, the new Helsinki, Finland-based project featuring members of KREATOR, MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN and MANNHAI, will release a four-song EP, "Our Twilight", in October via Peaceville Records. According to a press release, the EP "opens with the title track, a fine exploration of broodin...

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LAZARUS A.D.: 'Revolution' Video To Debut This Morning

"Revolution", the new live video from Kenosha, Wisconsin-based thrashers LAZARUS A.D., will premiere this morning (Wednesday, September 23) at 9:00 a.m. PST at Ultimate-Guitar.tv. The clip was filmed on June 26, 2009 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin's famed Summerfest. Commented guitarist Dan Gapen: "The 'Re...