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KATAKLYSM: 'Of Ghosts And Gods' Cover Artwork Unveiled

Montreal-based death metallers KATAKLYSM will release new album, "Of Ghosts And Gods", on July 31 via Nuclear Blast. The cover artwork for the follow-up to "Waiting For The End To Come" was created by up-and-coming dark and macabre artist Art By Surtsey and can be seen below. According to KATAKYSM,...

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VENOMOUS MAXIMUS To Release 'Firewalker' Album In May

Houston heavy metal band VENOMOUS MAXIMUS will release its new album, "Firewalker", on May 5 via Shadow Kingdom Records. The quartet recorded the CD at the Diamond Factory in Austin, Texas with engineer Travis Bonner (ANCIENT VVISDOM). The record was mastered at PLX Mastering by Paul Logus (SATYRICO...

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SISTER SIN: 'Desert Queen' Video Released

"Desert Queen", the new video from Swedish female-fronted rockers SISTER SIN, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's fifth studio album, "Black Lotus", which was released on October 27, 2014 via Victory. "We took a bit of inspiration from ancient times and aimed for a darker feeling in...

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IRON MAIDEN: Limited-Edition 'Life-Size' Bust Of 'Powerslave' EDDIE Now Available

As part of the 30th-anniversary celebration of IRON MAIDEN's classic 1984 album "Powerslave", NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) has released a life-size resin bust of the band's mascot Eddie from the LP's cover art. This bust is hand-painted for detail so realistic you can almos...

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THE AGONIST: 'Gates Of Horns And Ivory' Video Released

"Gates Of Horns And Ivory", the new video from Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based melodic death metallers THE AGONIST, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new album, "Eye Of Providence", which will be released on February 24 in North America (one day earlier internationally) via Century...

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DARK FUNERAL Announces Addition Of Singer HELJARMADR, Bassist NATT

Long-running Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have announced the addition of frontman Heljarmadr and bassist Natt to the group's ranks. With roots in the second half of the '90s black metal scene and with tentacles in bands such as highly respected GRÁ, DOMGÅRD and CURSED 13 comes Heljarmadr, a...

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KARYN CRISIS’ GOSPEL OF THE WITCHES Signs To CENTURY MEDIA

KARYN CRISIS' GOSPEL OF THE WITCHES, the new musical project featuring visual artist and former CRISIS vocalist Karyn Crisis alongside EPHEL DUATH mastermind Davide Tiso, will release its new album next year through Century Media Records. Karyn Crisis is a name worthy of more praise and attention. W...

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LAMB OF GOD's RANDY BLYTHE To Star In Action Movie With Taiwanese Metal Band CHTHONIC

LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe will appear in a feature film which is being made by the Taiwanese metal band CHTHONIC. In a post on his Instagram account, Randy wrote: "CHTHONIC are from Taiwan and they have been good friends of mine since we did Ozzfest '07 together. Three years ago they flew me...

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ACE FREHLEY: PAUL STANLEY Is 'One Of The Sloppiest Guitar Players Out There'

In the October issue of Metropolis Nights magazine, legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley sits down with celebrity journalist Chaunce Hayden and opens up about his relationship with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow below. Chaunce Hayden: Recently, in Guita...

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VESANIA Featuring BEHEMOTH, DIMMU BORGIR Members: 'Deus Ex Machina' Album Due In October

VESANIA, the Polish symphonic black metal act which features Orion (BEHEMOTH) and Daray (DIMMU BORGIR, VADER),will release its fourth full-length album, "Deus Ex Machina". on October 28 via Metal Blade Records. The band's first CD since 2007 was recorded at Sound Division Studio, with mastering by...

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GWAR To Introduce Two New Members On 'Gwar Eternal Tour' This Fall

GWAR, the most brutal band in existence, has bolstered its ranks leading up to the "GWAR Eternal Tour". The Berserker Blóthar and Vulvatron are the latest intergalactic warriors to be banished to the pathetic mudball known as Planet Earth. Blóthar; a fat, filthy, frozen space viking, will take over...

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Slaves to the Grave

Ingratiating enough to suffer the loss of a brother after pulling off what should be looked upon as a career-defining record twenty-three years after their last one. The tragic loss of guitarist Mike Scaccia was made more palpable in the fact no label would touch thrash legends RIGOR MORTIS' fourth...

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Founding ALICE COOPER Band Drummer NEAL SMITH Releases 'KillSmith And The Greenfire Empire' Album

From Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame drummer, songwriter and founding ALICE COOPER band member Neal Smith comes "KillSmith And The Greenfire Empire", the third in his solo KillSmith series. This conceptual metal adventure will undoubtedly be the last rock opera, destined to become a movie! The story of a...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'I Don't Have Too Many Regrets In My Career'

Niclas Müller-Hansen of RockSverige.se recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. RockSverige.se: Do you have any regrets in your career? Sebastian: Yeah, definitely, but more in my personal life than my career. Actual...

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GWAR To Embark On 'Eternal Tour' In The Fall

Oderus is missing. Once the Scumdogs in GWAR finally notice this (it takes them a while to notice stuff),they will set off on a journey to find their departed brother using every resource available — including recruiting an ancient Scumdog warrior. GWAR will need the help from everyone, even the lo...