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METALLICA's Former Performance Coach: 'They're In Better Shape To Be Successful Creatively'

Peter Rugg of The Pitch magazine's Wayward Blog recently conducted an interview with METALLICA's former performance coach Phil Towle (who was extensively featured in the band's 2004 documentary "Some Kind of Monster"). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Pitch: What's your relations...

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BARONESS Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Savannah, Georgia-based quartet BARONESS has parted ways with guitarist Brian Blickle and has replaced him with Peter Adams of VALKYRIE. Commented drummer Allen Blickle: "[Peter] is a longtime friend of the band and we are very excited to have him on our side. Peter is quite the talent. An all-aroun...

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Hungary's ALISON HELL Completes Work On Debut Album

ALISON HELL, the Hungarian progressive/power metal project led by guitarist/vocalist Tamas Horvath, has completed work on its debut album, entitled "Goret". The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Nightmare 02. The Key 03. Vision 04. Goret 05. Orion 06. Alone in the Dark 07. Final Pray 0...

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AS I LAY DYING Named 'Artist Of The Year' At SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS

San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING were honored in the "Artist Of The Year" category at this year's San Diego Music Awards. The band also performed at the 18th annual awards ceremony, which was held September 17 in the beautiful outdoor setting of Viejas' Concerts in the Park. This year's "Artist Of...

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STEEL ATTACK: 'Crawl' Video Posted Online

"Crawl", the new video from Swedish metallers STEEL ATTACK, can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's new album, "Carpe DiEnd" (cover artwork),which was released on February 22, 2008 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque's Sonic Train studio a...

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KRUX Performs In Holland With Fill-In Guitarists; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of KRUX — the Swedish band featuring CANDLEMASS bassist Leif Edling, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Mats Levén, ex-ENTOMBED drummer Peter Stjärnvind, guitarist Jörgen Sandstrom (also in THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED/GRAVE),OPETH/ex-ARCH ENEMY guitarist Fredrik Åkesson, and keyb...

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PAIN Frontman Offers 'Cynic Paradise' Track-By-Track Breakdown

PAIN frontman Peter Tägtgren has offered a track-by-track breakdown of the band's forthcoming album, "Cynic Paradise", for the readers of the German edition of the Metal Hammer magazine. Check it out in English, German. "Cynic Paradise" will be released on October 31 via Nuclear Blast Records. The f...

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Guitarist PETER WICHERS Rejoins SOILWORK

It's been almost three years since guitarist Peter Wichers announced his departure from one of Sweden's elite metal forces, SOILWORK. Although this initially caused shock and discussion within the metal community, SOILWORK was determined to continue modernizing the face of music and unleashed "Sworn...

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ZONARIA: New Album Artwork Revealed

Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA will release their second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", via Century Media Recrods on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: Friday, October 24 Spain, Portugal: Tuesday, October 28 Sweden, Finland, Hungary: Wednesday, October...

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ALL ENDS: German Version Of Debut Album To Include Bonus DVD

ALL ENDS — the Swedish hard rock band featuring Emma Gelotte (sister of IN FLAMES guitarist Björn Gelotte) and Tinna Karlsdotter on vocals, Fredrik Johansson (DIMENSION ZERO, IN FLAMES' "The Jester Race" album) and Peter Mårdklint (EMBRACED, TENEBRE) on guitar, along with Josef Skanås on drums — wil...

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WRITHING: Entire EP Available For Streaming

Detroit, Michigan-based up-and-coming death/thrash band WRITHING, featuring ex-members of APATHEMY and END IT, has released a new, self-titled EP. The recording was mastered by Peter In de Betou (DIMMU BORGIR, UNLEASHED, MESHUGGAH) and features artwork by Jon Zig. The EP is currently being streamed...

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Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH's Solo Debut Lands On Billboard Chart

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's debut solo album, "Save Me From Myself", has sold 7,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 63 on The Billboard 200 chart. "Save Me From Myself" was released on September 9 through Driven Music Group (distributi...

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VADER: New Touring Lineup Announced

Polish death metal veterans VADER have announced their new touring lineup. It is as follows: Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek (guitar, vocals) Reyash (bass) Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka (guitar) Pawel Jaroszewicz (drums) Commented the band: "Last Sunday at Progresja Club, Warsaw, we had drummers audition. Earlier,...

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LORD VICAR Recording Debut For THE CHURCH WITHIN RECORDS

LORD VICAR, the new band featuring members of REVEREND BIZARRE, SAINT VITUS and CENTURIONS GHOST, is currently recording its debut album, "Fear No Pain", tentatively due in November/December via the German doom metal label The Church Within Records. LORD VICAR is: Chritus (COUNT RAVEN, SAINT VITUS,...

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GENE SIMMONS On 'Criss Angel Mindfreak'; Video Available

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons made an appearance on the television series "Criss Angel Mindfreak" on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, on A&E. The episode was entitled "Mindfreaking With The Stars" and featured the opening of Dussault Apparel's U.S. flagship store, the Dussault Motel Store in...