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Drummer DAVE KINKADE Quits COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN

Drummer Dave Kinkade (ex-DIVINE EMPIRE, MALEVOLENT CREATION) has issued the following update: "I have parted ways with COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN due to engagements I have committed myself to elsewhere and ZERO effort on COUNCIL's behalf to keep the ball rolling. There is a brand new complete album waiti...

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CHIMAIRA Guitarist Says New Album Is A 'Natural Progression'

Mark Carras of RockMyMonkey.com recently conducted an interview with guitarist Rob Arnold of CHIMAIRA. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: How do you think CHIMAIRA has progressed as musicians and as songwriters since your self-titled release? Rob Arnold: Well, every album cyc...

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STEEL ASSASSIN To Release 'War Of The Eight Saints' In June

Boston, Massachusetts-based metallers STEEL ASSASSIN have inked a deal with Sentinel Steel Records. The group's new album, "War of the Eight Saints", is scheduled for release on June 5. A live video for the song "Curse of the Black Prince", shot by Chris Ferrett in January, can be viewed at the band...

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KITTIE: 'Funeral For Yesterday' Enters Billboard Chart At 101

Canadian all-girl metal band KITTIE has sold just under 9,000 copies of its new album, "Funeral for Yesterday", in its first week of release to debut at position No. 101 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. As previously reported, KITTIE filmed a video for the song "Funeral for Yesterday" on Febr...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Draws Inspiration From Iraq War, Wife's Battle With Cancer For New Album

Ozzy Osbourne has told Rolling Stone magazine (web site) that the war in Iraq weighed heavily on his mind during the recording sessions for his first album of new material in six years. "Bombs are falling and tears are falling," Ozzy reportedly sneers across what Rolling Stone describes as "a modern...

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Resurrection

CHIMAIRA is a rejuvenated band and they are about to release what is sure to stand as one of the best metal albums of 2007, "Resurrection". Though I have always appreciated the quintet's music, particularly the work subsequent to 2001's "Pass out of Existence", I found myself shocked at the excellen...

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SEPULTURA To Play Special Intimate U.K. Show

Spartacus Entertainment has announced a special one-off intimate U.K. show with Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA. This will be the last show on the band's European jaunt in March, and only U.K. gig. The concert will take place on March 31 at the Carling Academy Islington, London. Tickets are on sale no...

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Police Make Arrests After SEVENDUST, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Concert

According to The Post-Star, police made 11 arrests late Thursday (Feb. 22) and early Friday (Feb. 23) during an effort to root out underage drinking among attendees of Thursday's "The Red Black and Blue Festival" — featuring performances by SEVENDUST, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DRAGONFORCE, CHIMAIRA and DIE...

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Former FUEL Drummer Releases Debut Album With New Band FOSTERCHILD

Silent Majority Group (SMG) has announced a March 20 release date for the much-anticipated debut album from FOSTERCHILD, the new four-piece rock band featuring former FUEL drummer Kevin Miller. Co-produced by Brett Hestla (VIRGOS, DARK NEW DAY) and Pete Thornton (SHINEDOWN, LIMP BIZKIT),"Independen...

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ENEMY REMAINS Featuring Original FATES WARNING Drummer: First Shows Announced

ENEMY REMAINS, the Newington, Connecticut-based band featuring original FATES WARNING drummer Steve Zimmerman, has announced its first two shows. The quintet will be playing the Webster Theater in Hartford, CT on March 7 with PSYCHOSTICK, and will also be playing at The Riverside in Danielson, CT on...

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NAPALM DEATH: More European Tour Dates Announced

British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH have lined up the following tour dates: Apr. 28 - Barroselas - Metalfest (Portugal) May 05 - Wuustwezel - Puntpop (Belgium) Jun. 09 - Reichenbach - Death Best O.A. (Germany) Jun. 14 - Nottingham - Rock City (Great Britain) Jun. 15 - Leicester - Charlotte (Grea...

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Mechanics of Dysfunction

In 2005, a little known Canadian death metal band called BENEATH THE MASSACRE surfaced with a short EP on Galy Records called "Evidence of Inequity". The quick-hitter left more than its fair share of scars and a rather bloody wake, resulting in more than a few critics dubbing them a band to watch. P...

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CHIMAIRA Guitarist Comments On 'Free' OZZFEST

Brandon Weiss of The Triangle Online recently conducted an interview with CHIMAIRA guitarist Rob Arnold. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the series of changes the band went through between their previous, self-titled album and the creation of their new album, "Resurection": "Basically,...

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SPUDMONSTERS Reunion Show Scheduled For May

A SPUDMONSTERS reunion show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 19 at Peabody's concert club in Cleveland, Ohio. Also scheduled to appear is RINGWORM, with other guests to be announced. Tickets go on sale February 23. According to Last.fm, THE SPUDMONSTERS started in 1989 and debuted with a...

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DRAWN AND QUARTERED Completes Work On Fifth Album

Northwest death metal legends DRAWN AND QUARTERED have completed their fifth album, "Merciless Hammer of Lucifer", due in June via Moribund Records. Commented guitarist/songwriter Kelly Kuciemba: "The album was recorded at the Autopsy Room with Jesse O' Donnell and mastered by Kevin Nettlingham. The...