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HEAVEN AND HELL Begins Recording New Album
HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has entered Rockfield studios in Wales, U.K. to begin recording its new album, the group's first since SABBATH's "Dehumanizer" (which was also re...November 28, 2008
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LAZARUS A.D.: Remixed Version Of 'Thou Shall Not Fear' Track Posted Online
Kenosha, Wisconsin's LAZARUS A.D. has posted a remixed version of the song "Thou Shall Not Fear" on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's debut album, "The Onslaught", which is scheduled for release in Europe on February 16 via Metal Blade Records (three days earlier in Germany, A...November 28, 2008
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MEGADETH Mainman Says New Material Sounds 'Kewl'
MEGADETH is in the early stages of the songwriting process for the band's new album, which is tentatively expected sometime next year via Roadrunner Records. The CD is once again being helmed by acclaimed British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap, who produced MEGADETH's last album, "United Abominations"...November 27, 2008
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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK On 'The Metal File'; Audio Available
Guitarist Alex Skolnick of TESTAMENT and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA was interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can stream the show online at this location. Rock House, the leader in music instruction, recently announced that Alex Skolnick has joined Rock Hous...November 26, 2008
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THUS DEFILED Joined By MIKE BROWNING For MORBID ANGEL Cover
U.K. black metallers THUS DEFILED have issued the following update: "THUS DEFILED are proud to announce a collaboration with the legendary Mike Browning [MORBID ANGEL, AFTER DEATH] on our cover of 'DemonSeed' which is to feature on the forthcoming split album with fellow U.K. avantgarde black metall...November 25, 2008
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TESTAMENT Frontman To Appear At CHI CHENG Benefit Concert
TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy will take part in a benefit concert for DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng on Saturday, November 29 at Fat City in San Francisco, California. Also scheduled to appear are members of DEATH ANGEL, WILL HAVEN, PHALLUCY, EIGHTFOURSEVEN, DEATH VALLEY HIGH and other "special guests....November 25, 2008
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DEATH METAL ALLSTARS Featuring OBITUARY, DEICIDE, SADUS, DIMMU BORGIR Members
Members of OBITUARY, DEICIDE, EXHORDER, SADUS and DIMMU BORGIR will join forces for five shows in Japan under the "DEATH METAL ALLSTARS" banner. Musicians taking part in the trek are as follows: Kyle Thomas (EXHORDER, ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY) - Vocals Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, ICED EARTH, DEICIDE, DEAT...November 25, 2008
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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': TV Commercial Available
On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, released one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". A 30-second TV commercial for the collection can be viewed below. Check out an e-card at this location. It's an all...November 25, 2008
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Ex-MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND Guitarist Selling Custom ESP Axe
Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover is selling a custom ESP guitar (see photo below) with the following specifications: * Custom black finish by ESP for Glen Drover before MEGADETH's Gigantour 2 * Kahler locking system * Two Seymour Duncan pickups * Distortion in neck and 59 in bridge...November 22, 2008
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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': New E-Card Available
On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, released one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". A new e-card for the collection is available at this location. It's an all-star assemblage as members of such great...November 20, 2008
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X-THIRTIEN Signs With CHAVIS RECORDS
Florida-based metal band X-THIRTIEN has inked a deal with Chavis Records for the release of its debut album, "You're Next", due in 2009. X-THIRTIEN is comprised of U.S.- and Europe-based musicians Joe Russell, Johnny Osborn, Rollie Feldman, Mathias Lang, Tracy Ferrell and Erik Zvanut. Two years in t...November 17, 2008
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VOIVOD Bassist Talks Politics: 'The Biggest Terrorist Ever, It's Been The U.S.'
HardTimes.ca conducted an interview with drummer Michel Langevin (a.k.a. Away) and bassist Jean-Yves Theriault (a.k.a. Blacky) of the Canadian metal pioneers VOIVOD at the Trois Rivières Metalfest, which was held November 7-8, 2008 at the Bâtisse Industrielle in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada. The 1...November 16, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST In Rio De Janeiro; Video Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of JUDAS PRIEST's November 14, 2008 concert at Citibank Hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "moraismacedo"). Greg Prato of UGO.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat fol...November 15, 2008
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HERMANO Guitarist Bleeds For Rock And Roll
American heavy blues rockers HERMANO, who feature in their ranks musical heavyweights John Garcia (KYUSS, UNIDA),David Angstrom (BLACK CAT BONE, SUPAFUZZ),Steve "Dandy" Brown (DOCK ELLIS, ORQUESTA DEL DESIERTO),Chris Leathers (SUPAFUZZ),and Mike Callahan (DISENGAGE, EARSHOT),have issued the fol...November 14, 2008
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'Supergroup' Metal Band To Be Formed As Part Of REIGN PRODUCTIONS Launch
Indevent USA and EBT3 Creations have launched their new multi-media company, Reign Productions. The company's first project will carry a multi-million dollar budget for a music video game catering exclusively to metal music. The game will include a soundtrack with performances from major metal artis...November 14, 2008
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