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FORBIDDEN Announces New Drummer For European Tour

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have tapped Mark Hernandez (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE, RE:IGNITION, VIO-LENCE, TORQUE, TECHNOCRACY, SOCIAL UNREST) to play the drums on the band's upcoming European tour. According to a press release, "Mark Hernandez is one of the most dynam...

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AT THE GATES: Tokyo Concert Photos Available

Reactivated Swedish metallers AT THE GATES played their first three shows since announcing their reunion May 8-11, 2008 as part of the Extreme The Dojo 20 Japanese tour also featuring THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MAYHEM, PIG DESTROYER and INTO ETERNITY. Photos of the band's May 11 concert at Studio Co...

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'Behind The Suit And Tie' Documentary Creator Interviewed; Audio Available

Radioactivemetal podcast recently conducted an interview with Robert Bolger Jr., creator and director of the upcoming heavy metal documentary "Behind The Suit And Tie". Download the interview as an MP3 audio file at this location. Through a series of interviews with players from both indie and major...

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FORBIDDEN: More European Tour Dates Announced

Reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN have scheduled the following European tour dates: Jun. 20 - The Rock - Copenhagen, DEN Jun. 21 - Turock - Essen, GER Jun. 22 - Hellfest - Clisson, FRA Jun. 23 - Radar - Torino, ITA Jun. 24 - Stuk - Maribor, SLO Jun. 25 - Sotto Tetto - Bologna, ...

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AT THE GATES: First Reunion Footage Posted Online

Reactivated Swedish metallers AT THE GATES played their first three shows since announcing their reunion May 8-11, 2008 as part of the Extreme The Dojo 20 Japanese tour also featuring THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MAYHEM, PIG DESTROYER and INTO ETERNITY. Fan-filmed video footage of the May 11 concert a...

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Reunited AT THE GATES Plays First Show In 12 Years: Photos Available

Reactivated Swedish metallers AT THE GATES played their first show since announcing their reunion on May 8, 2008 at the Namba Hatch in Osaka, Japan. Check out pictures from Alan Ralph at this location. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Slaughter of the Soul 02. Cold 03. Under a Serpent Sun 04....

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THE WILDHEARTS: Cover Of WARREN ZEVON's 'Carmelita' Posted Online

Long-running UK rockers THE WILDHEARTS will release "Stop Us If You've Heard This One Before Vol. 1" digitally on May 19. The 12-track album is a collection of covers from some of THE WILDHEARTS' favourite bands and will be available exclusively to download worldwide from all major (and not-so-major...

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'Behind The Suit And Tie' Documentary DVD To Include Bonus CD

The producers of the upcoming heavy metal documentary "Behind The Suit And Tie" have announced that the DVD will include a free bonus CD entitled "The Soundtrack From Hell". The CD will feature contributions from many established artists such as Morgan Rose (SEVENDUST),David Ellefson (MEGADETH),Ra...

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FORBIDDEN Taps Former MACHINE HEAD Drummer For European Tour

Reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN have tapped former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos for their upcoming European tour. The group, whose original skinsman Paul Bostaph is currently touring with TESTAMENT, played several dates in February with special guest drummer Gene Hoglan (STRA...

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Reactivated FORBIDDEN In Talks With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS?

Reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN are rumored to be in talks with Nuclear Blast Records about recording a new studio album for the label. The proposed deal would also include the release of a new full-length live album, to be recorded on the band's upcoming European tour. FORBIDDEN's last stu...

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DEICIDE Drummer On New Album, Lack Of Touring

Darren Cowan of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE drummer Steve Asheim. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blistering.com: How do you feel about your forthcoming album "Till Death Do Us Part"? Steve Asheim: I feel pretty stoked about it. There was a really high expe...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Cancels Tomorrow Night's Gig With Fiance

TMZ.com reports that POISON drummer Rikki Rockett had to bail on a gig tomorrow night at his local coffee shop because of the Mississippi warrant that's out for his arrest on sexual assault charges. He and his fiance Melanie Martel, a singer, were scheduled to play at Rattlesnake Slim's, an intimate...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Is Looking Forward To 'The Best GIGANTOUR Yet!'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "What a whirlwind this last leg has been. I am just now starting to regain my senses. I am writing this to check in and update you on all-things-MEGA and on Gigantour. "As many of you have no doubt seen, the new edition of Revolver came...

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NAPALM DEATH Frontman: 'I Don't Want Anyone To Have My DNA'

Deadtide.com recently conducted an interview with NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Deadtide.com: Considering there's been a lot of band reunions in the past couple of months, what with CARCASS, AT THE GATES, a little less recently IMMORTAL. How...

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DEATH ANGEL, FORBIDDEN: More Slim's Photos Posted Online

Reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN — Russ Anderson (vocals),Craig Locicero (guitar),Matt Camacho (bass) and Glen Alvelais (guitar),along with special guest drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) — played two shows with DEATH ANGEL on February 28-29 at Slim's...