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From Surface to Suffocation

I don't generally rag on bands for their production choices, but this record sounds like it was recorded behind a wall of wet cotton. The guitars are scooped out and gutless, the low end is weak, and all the vocals sound like they're being sung through a toilet paper tube. The production here is low...

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Goat

Lifer Corey Bing continues to steer the ship of FISTULA through perfect storms and murky waters, opting to keep his sludge/doom/kill metal loud and abrasive even during those few and far between stretches of calm sea. Shooting pains and earaches abound on new EP "Goat", a splendid follow-up to the b...

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Crime and Punishment Pt. 1

It's not just the resume that is impressive; it's the music too. That was the case with Death Metal Commando Unit CRIMINAL ELEMENT's 2008 full-length "Guilty as Charged". But it is on the "Crime and Punishment Pt. 1" EP where the group not only raises its already-considerable game, but throws down t...

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RAVENS CREED To Release New EP

RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham, former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske, and newly added vocalist Al Osta (a.k.a. The Syrian Destroyer),will release a brand new EP, "Black Bullets", before the end of the year via Doomentia Records. T...

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Opinion: STEVEN TYLER Is 'Terrible Choice' For 'Idol'

According to The Pulse of Radio, entertainment industry web site The Wrap published an article on Thursday (August 19) making the case that AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler would be a "terrible choice" for a new judge on "American Idol". Writer Dominic Patten says in the piece that Tyler, who's rumor...

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TED NUGENT On TBS' 'Lopez Tonight'; Video Available

Legendary rocker Ted Nugent took part in an interview and performance on the August 19, 2010 edition of "Lopez Tonight", comedian George Lopez's talk show on TBS. Nugent's appearance can now be viewed below. Nugent has taken responsibility for illegal deer baiting, according to The Pulse of Radio. O...

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NORTHERN KINGS Plays First-Ever Full-Length Show; Video Available

NORTHERN KINGS — the Finnish band consisting of four well-known metal musicians (Jarkko Ahola [TERÄSBETONI], Marco Hietala [TAROT, NIGHTWISH], Tony Kakko [SONATA ARCTICA], Juha-Pekka Leppäluoto [CHARON]) — played its first-ever full-length show last night (Wednesday, August 18) at the Tavastia club...

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KORN Drummer RAY LUZIER: 'I Am So Sick Of Those Perfect-Sounding Records'

Sonic Excess recently conducted an interview with KORN drummer Ray Luzier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: [Ross Robinson] produced the first two KORN albums, and he also produced the latest album. Is there a reason you guys got him back for this one? Ray: To the three...

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STEVEN TYLER Accidentally Clocks JOE PERRY In The Head With Mic Stand; Video Available

Video footage of AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler accidentally hitting guitarist Joe Perry with his mic stand at the end of the band's performance of the song "Sweet Emotion" on August 12, 2010 at Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York can be viewed below. As previously reported, there's c...

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AEROSMITH Bassist Says STEVEN TYLER Is Doing 'American Idol'

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton has confirmed to The Star-Ledger that the band's frontman, Steven Tyler, will be a judge in the next season of "American Idol". "Steven is doing 'American Idol'. The ink is dry on that," said Hamilton. "So, we'll have to work around his schedule for a new record. "I ho...

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NORMA JEAN Interviewed At Montreal's HEAVY MTL Festival

HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with Atlanta-based post-hardcore rockers NORMA JEAN at this year's edition of the Heavy MTL festival, which was held July 24-25, 2010 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. You can now watch the chat below. "Meridional", the fifth album from NORMA JEAN,...

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MURDER CONSTRUCT Signs To RELAPSE RECORDS

Relapse Records has announced the signing of MURDER CONSTRUCT, the California-based band featuring Travis Ryan (CATTLE DECAPITATION) on vocals, Leon del Muerte (EXHUMED, PHOBIA, IMPALED) on guitar and vocals, Kevin Fetus (FETUS EATERS, WATCH ME BURN) on guitar, Danny Walker (INTRONAUT, EXHUMED, UPHI...

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THE AUTUMN OFFERING: New Song Posted Online

"Synapse", a brand new song from THE AUTUMN OFFERING, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off THE AUTUMN OFFERING's new, self-titled album, which is scheduled for release on August 31 via Victory Records. According to a press release, the CD is "the band's most cru...

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'The Big Four: Live From Sonisphere 2010' DVD, Blu-Ray U.K. Release Date Announced

According to the Universal Music store, Universal Music has set an October 11 U.K. release date for the "The Big Four: Live From Sonisphere 2010" DVD and Blu-ray containing footage of the June 22, 2010 Sonisphere cinecast from the Sofia, Bulgaria leg of the touring rock festival featuring the "Big F...

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'The Big Four' DVD To Receive Japanese Release In October

According to CDJapan.co.jp, Universal Music has set an October 13 Japanese release date for the "The Big Four" regular-edition single DVD and "The Big Four" deluxe-edition two-DVD/five-CD package containing footage of the June 22, 2010 Sonisphere cinecast from the Sofia, Bulgaria leg of the touring...