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It is rare that I'm enamored with a re-recording effort, as the results are often stale, the magic of the original recordings — no matter how devoid of modern studio polish — lost in the mix. The re-recordings of classics by the likes of TESTAMENT and DESTRUCTION surely have their moments, but the e...

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ULI KUSCH Unable To Perform With ROB ROCK At PROGPOWER; Replacement Announced

Drummer Uli Kusch (MASTERPLAN, HELLOWEEN) is unable to join singer Rob Rock (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) for his upcoming appearance at the ProgPower USA IX festival and warm-up shows in Florida "due to unforeseen circumstances and logistics," according to a posting on Rock's web site. Kusch's...

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EXODUS Vocalist Issues European Tour Recap

Vocalist Rob Dukes of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS has issued the following update: "It was a great [European] tour — fucking great are the correct words. "3 INCHES OF BLOOD are awesome; great band, good guys and fun as hell to tour with on the same bus. "The shows were great,...

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OSSIAN: New Songs Available For Streaming

Hungarian heavy metal band OSSIAN is streaming three tracks from its upcoming album, "Küldetés" (Mission) on the band's MySpace page. Due on September 8 via Hammer Records Hungary, the CD was recorded once again with the help of their longtime producer/friend Miklós Küronya at the studio P in Törökb...

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MORGANA LEFAY, TAD MOROSE Members Join Forces In INMORIA

INMORIA, the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD MOROSE) on keyboards, Henke Westin (BLAZING SKIES) on bass, and Peter Moren (TAD MOROSE, STEEL ATTACK) on drums, has completed work on a video for...

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Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH: 'Flush' Video Available

"Flush", the new video from former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Frankie Nasso of Nova Entertainment (MUDVAYNE, HATEBREED, ALL THAT REMAINS, WALLS OF JERICHO). According to a press release, "the storyline takes a surprising turn away from what the c...

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AS I LAY DYING's JORDAN MANCINO Offering Private Lessons

Drummer Jordan Mancino of the San Diego metallers AS I LAY DYING has issued the following update: "Now that AS I LAY DYING is winding down from our busy summer tour schedule, I now have the opportunity and time to start teaching drum lessons again for the month of September. "For all of my existing...

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Ex-KORN Guitarist BRIAN 'HEAD' WELCH Set To Launch Promotional Tour

Former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch is launching a promo tour to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, "Save Me From Myself", due out September 9 on Driven Music Group (distribution by Ryko/Warner Music Group),the label he co-founded with music execs Greg Shanaberger and Mark Nawara....

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TNT: More 'Atlantis' Audio Samples Available

Norwegian/British hard rockers TNT will release their new album, "Atlantis" (see artwork below),on September 22 in Scandinavia (via Bonnier-Amigo) and on October 31 in the rest of Europe (via Metal Heaven). The CD was mixed by Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS, JORN) and features the bonus trac...

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BORN FROM PAIN: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Dutch metallic hardcore heroes BORN FROM PAIN have completed recording their new album, "Survival", for a late October/early November release via Metal Blade Records. The CD, which is currently being mixed and mastered, is said to be "musically [as] uncompromising as ever with an own twist in groove...

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THYRFING: Second 'Hels Vite' Video Teaser Posted Online

The second video teaser for "Hels Vite", the forthcoming album from Swedish "viking metallers" THYRFING, can be viewed below. Due in Europe on October 22 via Regain Records, the CD was co-produced (with the band) by Jörgen Svensson of Tyroon Production and the cover artwork (see below) was created b...

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ULCERATE Signs With WILLOWTIP RECORDS

Willowtip Records has announced the signing of New Zealand's ULCERATE. The band's drummer Jamie Saint Merat commented: "ULCERATE is really looking forward to calling Willowtip home, a label we've respected for a long time, and whose reputation for quality bands and quality service is something we re...

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ERIC SINGER: 'For Me, KISS Is The Perfect Band As A Musician, A Performer And An Entertainer'

Drummer Eric Singer recently described KISS to the Tahoe Daily Tribune as "rock meets Barnum and Bailey's Circus," making it his ideal band. "I always liked the entertainer-type drummers," said Singer, who first joined KISS in 1991. "For me, I feel KISS is the perfect band as a musician, a performer...

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WARREL DANE: 'Brother' Video Posted Online

NEVERMORE vocalist Warrel Dane's video for the song "Brother" can be viewed below. The clip, which was shot with up-and-coming director Max Gutierrez, is a very dark introspective piece focusing on the relationship between Dane and his brother following the death of their father. Comments Dane: "I'm...

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RAGE Guitarist To Perform With RAMMSTEIN Cover Band

On October 3, RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski will be the "special guest" at a concert by the RAMMSTEIN cover band FEUERENGEL at the Matrix in Bochum, Germany. According to a posting on Victor's web site, "you can expect a fantastic show with lots of show effects, pyros, costumes and a sound near [to]...