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RHAPSODY OF FIRE To Release 'The Cold Embrace Of Fear' 35-Minute Symphony
Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE will release an epic monument called "The Cold Embrace Of Fear - A Dark Romantic Symphony" on October 15 via Nuclear Blast Records. Comments RHAPSODY OF FIRE guitarist Luca Turilli: "For this special CD we composed a unique song of around 35 minutes d...July 30, 2010
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Mounds of Ash
This album makes me tense, anxious, and kind of angry. It is not an uncommon feeling with this type of noisy-USBM-meets-abrasive-hardcore sprinkled with atmospherics to make certain that you also become paranoid over some undefined feeling of impending doom. Yep, it is one of those Profound Lore rel...July 27, 2010
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DEATH OF DESIRE Joined By EYES OF NOCTUM Keyboardist
German extreme metallers DEATH OF DESIRE, whose recording lineup includes MAYHEM drummer Hellhammer (a.k.a. Jan Axel Blomberg),have announced the addition of keyboardist Arcane (pictured below; EYES OF NOCTUM) to the group's ranks. Commented DEATH OF DESIRE guitarist Morbid: "Our songs have always...July 7, 2010
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DECEASED Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Fan-filmed video footage of DECEASED performing a cover version of the DIO classic "Stand Up And Shout" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio on June 25, 2010 at Club Encore in Austin, Texas can be viewed below. DECEASED is currently working on material for its new album, entitled "Surreal Overdose". Son...June 28, 2010
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Addicts: Black Meddle Pt. II
Farther down the rabbit hole goes NACHTMYSTIUM with the follow up to their envelope-pushing 2008 release "Assassins: Black Metal Pt. I". This second leg of Blake Judd's journey to discover uncharted musical territories is another wild and captivating ride. Where "Assassins" saw ample amounts of psyc...June 20, 2010
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Full Of Hell
One of the highlights from my trip to this year's SXSW (South By Southwest) festival was the Relapse Records showcase. Already exhausted from an afternoon full of music, beverage and the sweltering Texas heat, the mere thought of seeing KILL THE CLIENT, TOMBS and the almighty VOIVOD on one stage was...June 20, 2010
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1973 LED ZEPPELIN Photos Up For Auction
According to a posting on the LED ZEPPELIN fan site Achilles Last Stand, 56 black-and-white negatives, a corresponding set of prints and two contact sheets, taken by Bengt H. Malmqvist, are up for auction at Bonhams U.K. as part of an entertainment memorabilia auction beginning June 23. Pre-auction...June 4, 2010
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Former DISMEMBER Drummer FRED ESTBY's NECRONAUT: Another Song Posted Online
NECRONAUT, the solo project of former DISMEMBER/CARNAGE drummer Fred Estby, has posted another new track, "In Dark Tribute", on its MySpace page. The song features Hellbutcher (NIFELHEIM) on vocals and Tyrant (NIFELHEIM) on guitar. NECRONAUT's self-titled album is scheduled for a September 2010 rele...June 3, 2010
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Vocalist on Songwriting Process, PAUL GRAY's Passing
ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with singer Ivan Moody of Los Angeles metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ARTISTdirect.com: Did you feel a real sense of freedom making "War Is the Answer"? Moody: I did! Especially a...May 29, 2010
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THE DAMNED THINGS: Two Rough-Mix Tracks Available For Streaming
Rough-mix versions of two tracks — "We've Got a Situation Here" and "Ironiclast" — from THE DAMNED THINGS, the new band featuring members of FALL OUT BOY (Joe Trohman, Andy Hurley),ANTHRAX (Scott Ian, Rob Caggiano) and EVERY TIME I DIE (Keith Buckley),can be streamed on the group's MySpace page. W...May 29, 2010
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GOTHIC KNIGHTS Guitarist Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
John Tsantakis, guitarist of New York City-based power metallers GOTHIC KNIGHTS, has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It was absolutely heartbreaking to hear that Ronnie James Di...May 21, 2010
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THE DAMNED THINGS Signs With ISLAND/DEF JAM For Debut Album Release
With members of FALL OUT BOY (Joe Trohman, Andy Hurley),ANTHRAX (Scott Ian, Rob Caggiano) and EVERY TIME I DIE (Keith Buckley),THE DAMNED THINGS are undoubtedly a musical force to be reckoned with. While each individual in the band has experienced their own successes, THE DAMNED THINGS' debut Isla...May 18, 2010
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WHITE WIZZARD On DIO: 'The Earth Lost A Very Important Soul Today'
Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie James Dio will always be. "Ronnie can never die. "From the depths of the soul c...May 16, 2010
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'Maryland Deathfest: The Movie': First 12 Minutes Of Documentary Posted Online
Metal Injection has uploaded the first 12 minutes of the "Maryland Deathfest: The Movie" documentary, featuring live footage of HERO DESTROYED, TRIAC and JIG-AI. Watch the clip below. "Maryland Deathfest: The Movie" is the latest release from Handshake Inc., the production company behind "Axis of Ed...May 14, 2010
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CRYPTOPSY, Ex-MORBID ANGEL, MAYHEM Members To Guest On NADER SADEK's Album
Egyptian-born artist Nader Sadek will soon enter the studio to begin working on his next project: a full-length LP. The upcoming album will feature compositions and performances by some of extreme music's most innovative players. The group will consist of Steve Tucker (formerly of MORBID ANGEL) on v...April 25, 2010
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