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M.A.N: New Studio Webisode Posted Online

M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — has posted the fourth and final in a series of webisodes documenting the recording sessions for the band's third album, entitled "Massive, Audio, Nerve". Watch the clip below...

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HEAVEN & HELL Drummer 'Feeling Stronger Each Day' Following Shoulder Surgery

Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) underwent surgery on his right shoulder on November 30, 2009 for an injury sustained during the last HEAVEN & HELL tour. Commented Vinny: "I would like to thank all the fans, friends, family for the kind wishes for my shoulder surgery...

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HOSTILE CELL: New Album Release Date Announced; Performance Footage Of New Song Available

Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal/rock band HOSTILE CELL will release its sophomore album, "The Deafening", on April 6 via the group's own Coreshot Productions (with distribution through Plugged Records). 15 songs were recorded for the follow-up to the band's self-titled debut, which will feature a gue...

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'80s Christian Metal Band CRYSTAVOX Signs With ROXX PRODUCTIONS

After 20 years of silence, one of Christian metal's loudest bands is back, with a great story and a line of new limited releases in collaboration with Roxx Productions. CRYSTAVOX, based out of San Diego, California, recently met again informally to mark the 20-year anniversary of the group's first r...

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BLACK SABBATH, OPETH, BIGELF Members Appear in 'Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie'

Tony Iommi of BLACK SABBATH, Mikael Åkerfeldt and Per Wiberg of OPETH, and Damon Fox and Steve Frothingham of BIGELF represent hard rock and heavy metal in the new feature-length music documentary "Mellodrama: The Mellotron Movie", available now on DVD from Bazillion Points. They join members of pio...

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THE ACACIA STRAIN Frontman Interviewed In Montreal

HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with vocalist Vincent Bennett of Massachusetts heavy hitters THE ACACIA STRAIN when the band played in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on December 5, 2009. Watch the 22-minute chat below. THE ACACIA STRAIN filmed its December 28, 2008 concert at the Palladium in Worceste...

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BULLETBOYS Vocalist Featured In New 'The Right To Rock' Podcast

TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #92),featuring an interview with BULLETBOYS vocalist Marq Torien. The chat lasts approximately 60 minutes and can be heard using the audio player below. BULLETBOYS recently announced the return of original member and bassist Lonnie Vencent....

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HEAVEN & HELL Confirmed For U.K.'s HIGH VOLTAGE Festival

HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has been confirmed for High Voltage, the U.K.'s new rock festival, which is scheduled to take place July 24-25, 2010 at Victoria Park in London...

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VENOM In Brazil; Video Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of VENOM's December 12, 2009 concert at São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil can be viewed below (courtesy of "AlFranquim"). More clips are available at this location. Back On Black, which specializes in vinyl editions of classic metal albums and is dedicated to providing t...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Recording Cover Song With HYDROGYN

Ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young is recording a "top-secret" cover song with of Ashland, Kentucky rockers HYDROGYN. Young and HYDROGYN met through legendary producer Michael Wagener (METALLICA, MEGADETH, EXTREME, OZZY OSBOURNE),who mixed Jeff's new solo album, "Equilibrium". "Equilibrium", which is...

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PESTILENCE: Video Footage Of New Drummer's Audition Available

Video footage of new PESTILENCE drummer Yuma Van Eekelen's audition that landed him a spot in the band can be viewed below. According to PESTILENCE guitarist/vocalist Patrick Mameli, Yuma Van Eekelen is "really special and driven. His blasts and double-bass drum parts are amazing and furious!! His w...

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CHROME DIVISION Hard At Work On New Album

CHROME DIVISION, the Norwegian five-piece featuring DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath (a.k.a. Stian Thoresen) on guitar, has issued the following studio update: "While most others running around preparing for Christmas, CHROME DIVISION do what they find most appropriate: record another album. "The last...

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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist Interviewed At U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL Festival

Barry Anderson of Metal Storm conducted an interview with guitarist Elias Viljanen of Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA at this year's Hard Rock Hell festival, which was held December 4-5, 2009 at Pontins in Prestatyn Sands. North Wales, United Kingdom. Watch the chat in two parts below. SONA...

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DEEP PURPLE To Tour South Africa With URIAH HEEP, WISHBONE ASH

According to Tonight.co.za, British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE will headline South Africa's Masters Of Rock tour with openers URIAH HEEP and WISHBONE ASH. The dates are as follows: May 28 - Johannesburg, South Africa - Coca-Cola Dome May 30 - Durban, South Africa - ICC Arena Jun. 01 - Cape Town,...

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PERSEFONE To Support OBITUARY In Europe

Andorran symphonic death metal band PERSEFONE will support Florida death metallers OBITUARY on their upcoming European "The Darkest Day Tour 2010". The dates are as follows: March 04 - Helling - Utrecht, NETH March 05 - Watt - Rotterdam, NETH March 06 - Maximum HXC & Metal Fest - Espace Magnum C...