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SODOM: New Album Track Listing Revealed

For bassist/vocalist Thomas "Angelripper" Such, his thrash metal band SODOM is a perfect vehicle to bluntly take a stand. Like few other musicians on this scene, he personifies — along with down-to-earthiness and honesty — a healthily critical position on political authorities and decision-makers fr...

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ANVIL's 'Story' Honored At 31st Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards

ANVIL's acclaimed documentary, "Anvil! The Story of Anvil", was honored in the "Outstanding Arts & Culture Programming" category at the 31st Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Li...

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SODOM: New Album To Receive U.S. Release In January

"In War And Pieces", the new album from veteran German thrashers SODOM, has had its North American release date pushed back to January 11, 2011 from the previously announced November 23, 2010. The CD will be made available in Europe on November 22 via SPV/Steamhammer. "In War And Pieces" was produce...

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RUSH: Performance Footage Of 'YYZ' From '2112 & Moving Pictures' DVD/Blu-Ray Available

It's been a banner year for the award-winning "Classic Albums" series. The most recent editions explore ground-breaking releases by TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS and BLACK SABBATH. The latest edition tackles not one, but TWO epic albums from progressive rock powerhouse RUSH. "Rush: 2112 & Movi...

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THE ABSENCE: 'Enemy Unbound' Video Released

"Enemy Unbound", the new video from Tampa, Florida melodic thrashers THE ABSENCE, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Luke Leonard and Pia Hogue of Fetus Productions. "Enemy Unbound" is the title track of THE ABSENCE's third album, which sold around 800 copies in the United States in its f...

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Lords of Depravity: Part II

Seems like I should have received some kind of certificate in the mail for completing the 380-minute SODOM history course that is presented in two chapters: "Lords of Depravity: Part I" and "Lords of Depravity: Part II". And that's not even including the lengthy performance discs, which in the case...

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Women and Children Last

Each and every spin of MURDERDOLLS' "Women and Children Last" (don't get your panties in a twist, Eddie) had me at one point or another thinking how much Zeuss' taut 'n chunky production sounds like a 2010 version of Tom Werman's production of MÖTLEY CRÜE's "Girls, Girls, Girls". Well, imagine my pl...

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Taste the Sin through the Fire

Oh yeah, dirty, pungent deathly thrash and thrashing death metal done the old school way, reminiscent of that period in the '80s when the lines were first beginning to blur; yes sir, that's what "Taste the Sin through the Fire" is about. Californians UNHOLY LUST get it right and don't give a good go...

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Spells of Speed

Yep, it's more traditional heavy metal. Just don't expect SPELLCASTER's "Spells of Speed" EP to rival the excellence of new albums by the likes of CHRISTIAN MISTRESS or on the thrash end of the spectrum by label mates VINDICATOR. This six-tracker from the Portland, Oregon metallers is however a grat...

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DIMMU BORGIR: New Video Interview With SILENOZ, GALDER

Rock Rebel Magazine conducted an interview with with guitarists Silenoz (real name: Sven Atle Kopperud) and Galder (real name: Tom Rune Andersen) of Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR on August 26 in Milan, Italy. You can now watch the chat below. The first show of DIMMU BORGIR's Europ...

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SODOM: New Album Artwork Unveiled

Veteran German thrashers SODOM have completed work on their new album, "In War And Pieces", for a November 23, 2010 release (one day earlier internationally) via SPV/Steamhammer. The CD was produced by Waldemar Sorychta, who has previously worked with TIAMAT, MOONSPELL, LACUNA COIL and SENTENCED, am...

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SWEDEN UNITED: Unofficial Single-Release Party To Be Held In Stockholm

A number of Swedish metal musicians came together to record and release a song as a way of raising awareness and taking action on the topic of bullying and harrassment in schools. Members of such renowned metal bands as MESHUGGAH, NIGHTWISH, SOILWORK, EVERGREY and CLAWFINGER have joined forces in SW...

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VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show' To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

The sixth season of the distinguished "That Metal Show", the one and ONLY place on television to celebrate all things hard rock and heavy metal, will be taped in Los Angeles the week of September 30 - October 5. Hosted by Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine ("Crank Yankers", "Inside the NFL", "Meet The Cree...

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1349: Audio Interview With RAVN

On September 23, FearShop Mike of the FearShop.com Metal Podcast conducted an interview with vocalist Ravn of Norwegian black metallers 1349. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "Demonoir", the fifth full-length album from 1349, was recorded at Studio Nyhagen, deep...

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Bassist: STEVEN TYLER's 'American Idol' Gig Won't Interfere With AEROSMITH

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton told Jed Gottlieb of BostonHerald.com that new "American Idol" judge Steven Tyler will continue fronting the band in addition to fulfilling his "Idol" obligations. "Steven's been very emphatic in saying that the way his time is arranged on the show leaves room to work...