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CONNIPTION Signs With ROCK IT UP RECORDS
Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based thrashers CONNIPTION have inked a deal with Germany's Rock It Up Records. The band's debut album, "A Method To Madness", is scheduled for release this winter. The record, which was initially self-released by the band, will include two live bonus tracks, a different track l...July 16, 2009
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New Zealand's 8 FOOT SATIVA Is Worried About The Children
Taranaki Daily News reports: The abuse of children and the mistreatment of pigs are in the forefront of 8 FOOT SATIVA's mind. The Auckland, New Zealand-based band is close to recording their latest and yet-to-be-named album and the lyrics get pretty heavy. One of the songs is drawing parallels betwe...July 15, 2009
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COLD Frontman's THE KILLER AND THE STAR: Entire Debut Available For Streaming
The self-titled debut album from THE KILLER AND THE STAR, the solo project of COLD frontman Scooter Ward, is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. Released on July 14 via SonicStar Records, the newly formed independent entertainment company by principals Ward and Toby McDonald, the C...July 15, 2009
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SODOM: Pro-Shot Footage From DEVILSIDE FESTIVAL Available
Professionally filmed video footage of German thrash metal veterans SODOM performing at the Devilside Festival on June 28, 2009 at Landschaftspark in Duisburg-Nord, Germany can be viewed below (courtesy of Bunch TV). Also appearing on the bill were SEPULTURA, SOULFLY, MOTÖRHEAD, MISFITS, CLAWFINGER...July 13, 2009
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SEPULTURA Guitarist Says Sharing Stage With SOULFLY Was 'Weird'
SEPULTURA and SOULFLY (featuring former SEPULTURA frontman Max Cavalera) shared the stage for the first time ever at the Devilside Festival on June 28, 2009 at Landschaftspark in Duisburg-Nord, Germany. Also appearing on the bill were MOTÖRHEAD, MISFITS, SODOM and CRO-MAGS, among others. In a pre-sh...July 13, 2009
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Former NEURAXIS Bassist Explains His Departure
Former NEURAXIS bassist Yan Thiel has released the following statement regarding his departure from the group: "NEURAXIS has been an extremely important part of my life. I have been given the opportunity to live many amazing experiences throughout the years. I have had the chance to be part of six a...July 13, 2009
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MASTODON Interviewed At Portugal's OPTIMUS ALIVE! 09 Festival; Video Available
Joana Dias of the Portuguese cable television channel SIC Radical conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor and guitarist Bill Kelliher of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON when the band played the Optimus Alive! 09 festival at Passeio Marítimo de Algés in Oeiras, Portugal on July 9. Wat...July 12, 2009
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PRIMAL FEAR Vocalist On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available
PRIMAL FEAR vocalist Ralf Scheepers was one of the featured guests on this weekend's (July 11) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". The interview is now available for streaming in two parts below. "The Classic Metal Show" can be heard every Saturday night between 9:00 p.m. EST and 3:00 a.m. EST at w...July 12, 2009
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METALLICA's ULRICH Drops Cash On San Francisco Mayor's Gubernatorial Campaign
According to SFGate.com, METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has donated $15,000 to San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom's gubernatorial campaign. Previously best known around the California state for legalizing gay marriage early in his first term at City Hall, Newsom later became notorious for an affair wit...July 11, 2009
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BILL STEER On Possibility Of New CARCASS Album: 'At The Moment, It's Simply Not Practical'
Paul Groome of Drop-d recently conducted an interview with CARCASS guitarist/FIREBIRD frontman Bill Steer. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Drop-d: Your guitar playing style differs greatly between CARCASS and FIREBIRD. Did you find it difficult to change your way of thinking back to CARCASS,...July 10, 2009
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OPETH Offered Support Slot On TOOL Tour
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "OK, good people, time for another boring post about some retarded little boy that thinks it's fun to pose like me and write 'fun' posts about new OPETH album titles etc....July 9, 2009
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NEURAXIS Parts Ways With Drummer And Bassist, Seeks Replacements
Montreal's NEURAXIS has parted ways with drummer Tommy McKinnon and bassist Yan Thiel. Commented guitarist Rob Milley: "The time has come again for us to refresh the NEURAXIS family as we are now seeking a new drummer and bassist. Nothing really juicy to tell. For Tommy, his priorities began to diff...July 9, 2009
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DUSTED ANGEL's End-Time Doom Rock Unleashed
Santa Cruz, California has given birth to an ungodly musical beast known as DUSTED ANGEL. Formed in 2008, the band features Clifford Dinsmore on vocals, Bill Torgerson on drums, Eric Feiber and Scott Stevens on guitar and Eliot Young on bass. DUSTED ANGEL's members are longtime friends from the days...July 8, 2009
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Comments On MICHAEL JACKSON's Passing
Legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement regarding the passing of the "king of pop," Michael Jackson: "In contemplation over these past few days since the tragic news of Michael Jackson's death, I have reflected on other occasions when some of my heroes have die...July 8, 2009
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Ex-BLEEDING THROUGH Guitarist Joins BRING ME THE HORIZON On 'Permanent' Basis
According to Kerrang! magazine, U.K. metalcore act BRING ME THE HORIZON has enlisted Jona Weinhofen as the group's new permanent guitarist. Weinhofen, formerly of Australian metal outfit I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN and Orange Country metallers BLEEDING THROUGH, joined BRING ME THE HORIZON on a temporary...July 8, 2009
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