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HIRAX: Video Interview With KATON W. DE PENA

Chad "Metal Reverend" conducted an interview with vocalist Katon W. De Pena of Californian thrashers HIRAX when the band played at the Northwestern Black Circle Fest IV on June 15-17 on Portland, Oregon. You can watch the chat below. HIRAX recently entered Skull Seven Studio in North Hollywood, Cali...

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HIRAX: Studio Video Diary Part 1

Californian thrashers HIRAX recently entered Skull Seven Studio in North Hollywood, California with producer Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, W.A.S.P. , ARMORED SAINT, DARK ANGEL, SACRED REICH, CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER, D.R.I.) to begin recording their fourth full-length album for a late 2012 release via Black Devil...

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PSYAXIS: 'Black Dawn Rising' Album Teaser Available

Up-and-coming, Tampa, Florida-based progressive metal band PSYAXIS will release its debut album, "Black Dawn Rising", on September 1. The CD was recorded at Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, Florida with producer Brian Elliott. Sitting behind the drum kit during the sessions was acclaimed dr...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist's RED LAMB Planning 'Immediate U.S. Tour Dates'

RED LAMB, the band led by former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, has signed a management deal with the Nashville, Tennessee-based firm Mind's I Entertainment. "RED LAMB's schedule is about to become very busy," says James McComas, partner at Mind's I Entertainment. The company plans immediate U.S. tour...

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HOTEL DIABLO Signs Worldwide Deal With SCARLET RECORDS

HOTEL DIABLO — the new band featuring vocalist Rick Stitch (LADYJACK, ex-ADLER'S APPETITE),guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT),bassist Mike Duda and drummer Mike Dupke (both of W.A.S.P.) — has inked a worldwide deal with Scarlet Records for the physical release of its full-length debut, "The Return...

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WOLF Guitarist Ties The Knot

Guitarist Simon Johansson of Swedish metallers WOLF, MEMORY GARDEN and BIBLEBLACK married his girlfriend Anette this past weekend in Gålö, about 45 km southeast of Stockholm. Mike Wead (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) served as best man at the wedding, which was also attended by Niklas Stalvind and And...

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Second 'Era1' MORTIIS Vinyl Reissue Announced

The exploration of Mortiis' classic "Era1" recordings continues this summer with the re-release of his 1995 album, "Keiser Av En Dimensjon Ukjent", by Italian label Ordo MCM on July 23. "Keiser Av En Dimensjon Ukjent" delves deeper into Mortiis' passion for creating dark, epic soundscapes, inspired...

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HIRAX Enters Studio With Producer BILL METOYER (Video)

Californian thrashers HIRAX have entered Skull Seven Studio in North Hollywood, California with producer Bill Metoyer (SLAYER, W.A.S.P. , ARMORED SAINT, DARK ANGEL, SACRED REICH, CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER, D.R.I.) to begin recording their fourth full-length album for a late 2012 release via Black Devil Reco...

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KILL DEVIL HILL Announces New Tour Dates

KILL DEVIL HILL, the new band featuring legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL) alongside Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar and Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals, will embark on a U.S. t...

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KILL DEVIL HILL Members Explain How They Formed Their 'Supergroup' (Video)

AOL's Noisecreep has uploaded a six-minute video clip in which the members of KILL DEVIL HILL, the new band featuring legendary drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, KILL DEVIL HILL) alongside Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guit...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks RED LAMB In New Audio Interview

On May 10, Jason Saulnier of the MusicLegends.ca web site conducted an interview with former ANTHRAX and current RED LAMB guitarist Dan Spitz. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. RED LAMB's self-titled debut album was released in February via iTunes. The 12-song effort was co-p...

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HOTEL DIABLO: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming

"The Return To Psycho, California", the full-length debut from HOTEL DIABLO — the new band featuring vocalist Rick Stitch (LADYJACK, ex-ADLER'S APPETITE),guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT),bassist Mike Duda and drummer Mike Dupke (both of W.A.S.P.) — is available for streaming in its entirety usin...

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MEGADETH Pelted With Rocks At Croatia's METALFEST OPEN AIR

According to Venia-Mag.net, MEGADETH performed an abbreviated set last night (Tuesday, June 5) at the Metalfest Open Air at Zadar Beach in Zadar, Croatia after members of crowd were flipping off the band and throwing stones and bottles at MEGADETH following the cancelation of two of the festival's o...

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FATAL SMILE: 'Welcome To The Freakshow' Single Certified Gold In Sweden

"Welcome To The Freakshow", the new single from Swedish hard rockers FATAL SMILE, which was exclusively distributed in Sweden via Sweden Rock Magazine, was certified gold in that country by the International Federation Of The Phonographic Industry for sales in excess of 10,000 copies. (Note: Each co...

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Legendary Mastering Engineer GEORGE MARINO Dies After Battle With Lung Cancer

Legendary mastering engineer George Marino, who has worked on such multi-platinum projects as METALLICA's "Metallica", AC/DC's "Highway To Hell", GUNS N' ROSES' "Appetite For Destruction" and BON JOVI's "Slippery When Wet", has died after a year-long battle with lung cancer. During his nearly 40-yea...