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SKUNK ANANSIE: New Video Released
"Tear The Place Up", the new video from reunited '90s British rockers SKUNK ANANSIE, can be viewed below. The band says, "It's the first of three new songs we'll be releasing from our forthcoming 'greatest-hits' album, due later in the year." SKUNK ANANSIE will embark on the "Greatest Hits Tour" in...July 6, 2009
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DEICIDE: Virginia Footage Posted Online
Video footage of DEICIDE's July 2, 2009 concert at Jaxx in West Springfield, Virginia can be viewed below (clip shot and uploaded by Ryan Cole). DEICIDE last year inked a new worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The band has been working on its new album at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Flor...July 6, 2009
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SKUNK ANANSIE To Release New Song, Video Tomorrow
Reunited '90s British rockers SKUNK ANANSIE will release a new song, "Tear The Place Up", this coming week. The band says, "It's the first of three new songs we'll be releasing from our forthcoming 'greatest-hits' album, due later in the year." MySpace will be hosting the video for "Tear The Place U...July 5, 2009
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AC/DC Fans Follow BON SCOTT's Adventures On 'Highway To Hell'
Beatrice Thomas of The West Australian reports: It might have been a highway to hell for AC/DC but tram tour operator Jon Tomkins hopes his new tour marking hometown hero and lead singer Bon Scott's early years in Fremantle will be a road to a successful tourism venture. The "Highway to Hell" tour,...July 4, 2009
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LEATHERWOLF: New Video Interview Available
Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Michael Olivieri and guitarist Carey Howe of the Southern California metal band LEATHERWOLF prior to the group's June 19 performance at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. Watch the chat below. LEATHERWOLF rec...July 3, 2009
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GOATWHORE: 'Carving Out The Eyes Of God' First-Week Sales Revealed
GOATWHORE's new album, "Carving Out The Eyes Of God", sold around 2,700 copies in the United States in its first week of release to enter The Billboard 200 chart at position No. 190. The CD landed at No. 67 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new...July 2, 2009
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THE GATHERING: Video Footage, Photos Of GRASPOP METAL MEETING Performance Available
Video footage of Dutch/Norwegian rock band THE GATHERING's June 26, 2009 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium can be viewed below. Photos of the concert have been posted on the group's web site. Commented keyboardist Frank Boeijen: "Last time we played a festival had been two...July 1, 2009
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GWAR Frontman Claims Victory Over IWA's TRACY SMOTHERS
In an event asinine yet sublime, GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus has claimed victory over world-famous wrestler Tracy Smothers in a match held on June 24, 2009 at Schoenbaum Amphitheater in Charleston, West Virginia. "It wasn't too hard...I just grabbed his neck, and choked," stated Oderus. "His eye...June 30, 2009
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SWITCHBLADE KILLERS Signs With EULOGY RECORDINGS
Eulogy Recordings has announced the signing of SWITCHBLADE KILLERS. Vocalist/guitarist Zach Neil commented, "We're really interested in being the only rock and roll band on Eulogy. Part of the reason we went with Eulogy was because we're not a hardcore band at all. We think the contrast makes for an...June 30, 2009
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Interviewed On 'Rocknation TV'
West coast VJ Jeffrey Easton recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse for "Rocknation TV". The interview, which is featured in "Rocknation" episode 46, can be previewed online at www.rocknation.us. "Rocknation TV" is a weekly 30-minute metal program featuring metal vide...June 30, 2009
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ANDREW LILES Joins MANIAC's SEHNSUCHT
Andrew Liles (NURSE WITH WOUND, THE VORTEX VAULT, CURRENT 93),one of the world's most respected experimental musicians, is collaborating with Maniac (SKITLIV, BOMBEROS, ex-MAYHEM),one of the icons of black metal, to on SEHNSUCHT, the ambient/noise project launched by the vocalist following his dep...June 30, 2009
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RAISED FIST: New Album Title, Release Date Announced
Swedish rock heavyweights RAISED FIST will release their fifth album, "Veil Of Ignorance", on September 7 via Burning Heart Records. The CD was recorded at Dugout Productions in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH). The follow-up to 2006's "Sound Of The Republic" wa...June 29, 2009
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman Interviewed On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snideer was one of the featured guests on this weekend's (June 27) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". The interview is now available for streaming in two parts below. TWISTED SISTER's 25th anniversary edition of "Stay Hungry", which is due out June 30 on Rhino, is avail...June 28, 2009
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DORO PESCH On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available
German metal queen Doro Pesch was one of the featured guests on this weekend's (June 27) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". The interview is now available for streaming in three parts below. Doro Pesch will return to North America for a short tour in September. The dates are as follows: Sep. 05 -...June 28, 2009
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OBITUARY Drummer: 'Don't Listen To Some Dude At A Record Label Behind A Desk'
Shaxul Records recently conducted an interview with drummer Donald Tardy of Florida death metallers OBITUARY. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Shaxul: You and Travor [Peres, guitar] have quite epic beards growing lately. Did you both sit down one day and say "let's grow some beards, man?"...June 27, 2009

