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SLAYER, MEGADETH: Stockholm 'European Carnage' Show Canceled
According to a press release from concert promoter Live Nation, the March 19 "European Carnage" SLAYER / MEGADETH event that was scheduled to take place at Arenan/Fryshuset in Stockholm, Sweden has been canceled "due to other commitments." Both bands promise to be back soon. No further details are c...February 2, 2011
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AMON AMARTH Members Talk About 'War Of The Gods' Track (Video)
Vocalist Johan Hegg and guitarist Olavi Mikkonen of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH recently spoke to Germany's Metal Hammer magazine about "War Of The Gods", the opening track of the band's, eighth studio album, "Surtur Rising". You can now watch the interview clip at this location. Hegg was in...February 1, 2011
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HEAVY METAL FILM FESTIVAL: Official Artwork Revealed
Los Angeles-based painter/cartoonist Tom Neely has dedicated his talents to creating the official artwork for the first annual Heavy Metal Film Festival, set to take place at the Downtown Independent Cinema in Los Angeles, California this coming March 31 through April 3. Festival organizer and long-...February 1, 2011
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SODOM Frontman: 'My Dream Is To Live In A Peaceful World Without War And Crime'
The Great Southern Brainfart recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such of German thrash metal veterans SODOM. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Great Southern Brainfart: When did you first decide that music was your life calling? Tom: Back in...February 1, 2011
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Hopes To Complete New Studio Album This Year
AEROSMITH guitarist Brad Whitford has told the Boston Herald that the band is "really starting from scratch" during the songwriting sessions for the group's new album at the home recording studio of longtime collaborator/producer Marti Frederiksen. "We basically go in the studio, just stone cold, an...February 1, 2011
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STRAIGHT LINE STITCH: First 'The Fight Of Our Lives' Webisode Released
The first in a series of webisodes featuring the Knoxville, Tennessee-based female-fronted metal/hardcore act STRAIGHT LINE STITCH talking about the making of the band's sophomore album, "The Fight Of Our Lives", can be viewed below. "The Fight Of Our Lives" will be released on March 22 via eOne Mus...January 31, 2011
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AMON AMARTH Frontman Discusses New Album On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show (Audio)
Vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH was interviewed on the January 28-30, 2011 edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go...January 31, 2011
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The Return Of TAKASHI; Video Trailer Available
'80s rock group TAKASHI has announced its return after 30 years. The band, which was originally formed in 1981, will reunite in the summer to re-release classic material, along with new songs and tour dates to follow. A trailer can be viewed below. In 1983 Mongol Horde Records released albums from T...January 31, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE Recording With WILLIAM SHATNER; Video Footage, More Photos Available
Last week veteran actor William Shatner teamed up with guitar legend Zakk Wylde at Wylde's studio, The Black Label Bunker, to lay down tracks for a cover of BLACK SABBATH's classic "Iron Man". The song will appear on Shatner's upcoming album, "Seeking Major Tom", which features a collection of sci-f...January 31, 2011
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AMON AMARTH: New Song Available For Streaming; 'Surtur Rising' Pre-Order Options Detailed
"War Of The Gods", a brand new song from Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH from the band's eighth studio album, "Surtur Rising", can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. "Surtur Rising" will be released in North America on March 29 via Metal Blade Records. Named in tribute to Surtur, leader of...January 31, 2011
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EXODUS, TESTAMENT, DEATH ANGEL Members Sing THE EAGLES; SODOM Frontman Tackles MOTÖRHEAD
Video footage of Tom Hunting (EXODUS),Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT) and Rob Cavestany (DEATH ANGEL) performing a karaoke-style cover version of THE EAGLES' "Can't Hide Your Lying Eyes" on the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise — which set to sail from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on January 24, 2011 and r...January 29, 2011
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STEVEN TYLER's 'American Idol' Gig Boosting AEROSMITH Sales
According to Fox 411, Steven Tyler's appearance on "American Idol" as a judge for the show's tenth season has boosted sales of old AEROSMITH songs. The band's 1998 power ballad "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing" is currently No. 19 on Apple's iTunes Songs chart, and AEROSMITH's 1973 hit "Dream On" is .....January 28, 2011
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AMON AMARTH: New Song To Premiere On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show
"War Of The Gods", a brand new song from Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH from the band's eighth studio album, "Surtur Rising", will be premiered during this weekend's (January 28-30) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. The program will also include an interview with...January 27, 2011
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AEROSMITH Working On New Material Without Guitarist JOE PERRY
According to Billboard.com, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler, guitarist Brad Whitford, bassist Tom Hamilton and drummer Joey Kramer have been working since last Saturday (January 22) with the band's longtime collaborator Marti Frederiksen on material for a new album at Marti's Monrovia, California st...January 27, 2011
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JUDAS PRIEST Working On New Material
According to a posting on JUDAS PRIEST's official web site, the legendary British heavy metal band is currently working on new material. The message adds that "all is going really well" and promises that more details will be made available at a later date. A separate posting on JUDAS PRIEST guitaris...January 27, 2011
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