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'True Norwegian Black Metal' Hardcover Photo Book Due In May
Photographer Peter Beste has issued the following update: "In the last two decades a bizarre and violent musical subculture called black metal has emerged in Norway. Its roots stem from a heady blend of horror films, extreme heavy metal music, Satanism, pagan mythology, and adolescent angst. In the...January 25, 2008
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MOONLYGHT: 'Shining' Album To Finally See Light Of Day
Quebec City's dark metallers MOONLYGHT will release their long-awaited sophomore album soon via Mankind's Demise Records. According to a press release, "the ten-track monster called 'Shining' is the epitaph of MOONLYGHT, as the band calls it quits following the [December 2007] departure of Roby [gui...January 25, 2008
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APRIL DIVINE: First Gig Of 2008 Announced
Swedish outfit APRIL DIVINE, which released its critically acclaimed debut album "Chapter One" (Ninetone/Universal) in January 2007, will kick off 2008 with a gig at Debaser in Stockholm on February 14. Commented drummer Per Karlsson: "This will be a one-off gig for all the APRIL DIVINE fans out the...January 24, 2008
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MEGADETH Drummer Issues Post-NAMM Update
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "Just arrived home last evening from the insanity that is the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show. Man, that was such a great time for me!!! In the sea of humanity (drunken humanity, during the evening hours, for some) I...January 24, 2008
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STEEL ATTACK: New Song Posted Online
Swedish metallers STEEL ATTACK have posted a new song, entitled "Angels", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Carpe DiEnd" (cover artwork),due on February 22, 2008 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque's Sonic Train studio...January 23, 2008
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VADER Schedules 25th Anniversary Concert In Warsaw
Polish death metal veterans VADER will celebrate their 25-year anniversary with a special concert at Stodola Club in Warsaw on August 30. Also scheduled to appear are GRAVE (Sweden),NILE (U.S.),ROTTING CHRIST (Greece) and KRISIUN (Brazil). Commented Mariusz Kmiolek of Massive Music, which is organ...January 23, 2008
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CHILDREN OF BODOM: 'Blooddrunk' U.S. Release Date Announced
Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will release their new album, "Blooddrunk", in North America on April 15 via Spinefarm/Fontana International. The CD is due in Europe on April 7 via Spinefarm Records (two days later in Finland). Check out the album artwork at the Scythes Of Bodom web site. "Blood...January 22, 2008
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THE POODLES Frontman To Guest On 'Hair Metal Haven'
THE POODLES frontman Jakob Samuel (THE RING, ex-TALISMAN, JEKYLL & HYDE) will be interviewed by Chris Nelson on this week's edition of "Hair Metal Haven" on Rock 247 Online. The show will be broadcast between 17.00 and 19.00 GMT on Saturday, January 26. To listen to the program via the Internet,...January 22, 2008
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CHILDREN OF BODOM's LAIHO And WIRMAN: Extended NAMM Jam Posted Online
Bay Area Backstage has posted an extended (13-minute) video clip of CHILDREN OF BODOM's guitarist Alexi Laiho and keyboard player Janne Wirman jamming this past Saturday (January 19) at the ESP booth at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held at the Ana...January 22, 2008
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DEVIAN Frontman Comments On Upcoming VADER Tour
After releasing their vicious debut "Ninewinged Serpent" on Century Media Records in October 2007, Swedish blackened death/thrash commando DEVIAN — featuring former MARDUK vocalist Legion — are now confirmed to join Polish death metal legends VADER on their 25th anniversary tour, with SEPTIC FLESH a...January 21, 2008
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MEGADETH: New Podcast Available Via iTunes
The MEGADETH podcast that was previously available only to members of the group's official fan club, MegaFanClub, has now been released via iTunes. The podcast features an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine conducted at his home in Fallbrook, California, where he talks about the new Legen...January 21, 2008
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RANDY RHOADS Signature MARSHALL Amp Unveiling: Interview With NICK BOWCOTT Available
Marshall Amplification unveiled the new Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) signature series amplifier on Thursday (January 17) at at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show in Anaheim, California. A two-minute interview with Marshall's Nick Bowcott (former guitar...January 20, 2008
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CHILDREN OF BODOM's LAIHO And WIRMAN Jam At NAMM; Video Available
Bay Area Backstage has posted a short video clip of CHILDREN OF BODOM's guitarist Alexi Laiho and keyboard player Janne Wirman jamming yesterday (Saturday, January 19) at the ESP booth at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which is being held at the Anaheim Conve...January 20, 2008
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NECROPHOBIC Schedules Hometown Concert
Stockholm, Sweden-based death metallers NECROPHOBIC have scheduled a hometown concert on March 28 at Tantogården. Also scheduled to appear is DEMONICAL. NECROPHOBIC hasn't played Stockholm in almost two years. The band has been confirmed for the Kaltenbach Open Air festial, set to take place July 18...January 20, 2008
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New MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK: Online Guitar Lessons On Hold
According to a posting on the web site of new MEGADETH guitarist Chris Broderick, he has temporarily stopped offering online guitar lessons due to his "gruelling" tour schedule with MEGADETH. Chris Broderick has been playing guitar since he was eleven years old and has been teaching for the last 15...January 20, 2008
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