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UNKNOWN CURE Changes Name, Announces New Guitarist

Tampa, Florida-based thrash/death metal band UNKNOWN CURE has changed its name to BLOODHOUSE. The group also has parted ways with original guitar player Don Queen (GENOCIDE, DECIMATION). Queen spent five years with the band and also was a co-founder of the group alongside vocalist Tony Anderson (GEN...

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SOMBERLAIN Announces New Guitarist

Brazilian death metallers SOMBERLAIN have announced the addition of guitarist Luiz Araújo to the group's ranks. Luiz, also a member of INSANITY DAWN, has already recorded the guitar solos for SOMBERLAIN's new album, "Sick ArtWork", which should be released in August. Video footage of Luiz playing th...

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TANKARD To Release First-Ever Vinyl Box Set

Long-running Frankfurt, Germany-based thrash metallers TANKARD entered Stage One studios in Borgentreich, Germany earlier in the year with producer Andy Classen (DEW-SCENTED, CALLENISH CIRCLE, TANKARD, OCCULT) to record new versions of their biggest "hits" — from "(Empty) Tankard" and "Chemical Inva...

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RHAPSODY: 'Legendary' Drum Kit For Sale

A drum kit used by original RHAPSODY (now known as RHAPSODY OF FIRE) drummer and band co-founder Daniele Carbonera during the recordings of the band's "Legendary Tales" and "Symphony of Enchanted Lands" albums is being auctioned via eBay at this location. The kit. which is said to be in "perfect con...

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BLACK TRINITY Issues Recording Update

Cleveland, Ohio's black metal band BLACK TRINITY has issued the following update: "We entered Track Six Studios in Cleveland, Ohio with Brandon Youngs at the helm who has recorded FOREVER IN TERROR (Metal Blade). Today we laid down everything for the tracks on our upcoming release, 'Bleed for Him'....

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MOB RULES Confirmed For Germany's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

German melodic metallers MOB RULES have been confirmed for the Magic Circle Festival, set to take place on July 6-7 in Bad Arolsen, Germany. Besides different sets of MANOWAR on each day, the Magic Circle Festival will also feature performances by GAMMA RAY, MAJESTY, HOLYHELL, STORMWARRIOR, MESSIAH'...

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LIGHT THIS CITY Offers Update From The Road

Bay Area thrashers LIGHT THIS CITY are currently on the road, headlining the "Thrash and Burn Tour" alongside Prosthetic labelmates THE FUNERAL PYRE. Commented LIGHT THIS CITY in an update from the road: "The Thrash and Burn Tour 07 is going amazing! The first week was definitely awesome, and beyond...

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VICIOUS ART: New Album Is 'By Far The Best Stuff We Have Written And Recorded'

VICIOUS ART, the Swedish death/thrash metal band featuring former DARK FUNERAL members Matias Mäkelä and Robert Lundin, along with Jörgen Sandström (THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) on bass, has issued the following update: "We are really close to finishing the second full-length album. We have...

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IMMORTAL At France's HELLFEST; Photos, Video Footage Available

Reunited Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL performed at this year's Hellfest, which took place June 23-25 in Clisson, France. Check out photos at this location and fan-filmed video footage at YouTube. IMMORTAL's July 13, 2007 concert at the B.B. King Blues Club & Grill was officially sold out (...

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Ex-BENEDICTION/BOLT THROWER Frontman Joins STRANGLER

Dave Ingram — current vocalist for DOWNLORD, and former growler for BENEDICTION and BOLT THROWER — has joined Danish zombie-shaggers STRANGLER. STRANGLER was created by Mads Haarløv after the funeral of Haarløv's prior underground icons INIQUITY. Commented Ingram: "I have both the energy and the cre...

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KITTIE Bassist To Sit Out Tour

KITTIE bassist Trish Doan will not perform on the band's upcoming "Sweet Revenge" tour. Standing in for her will be Jeff Phillips from THINE EYES BLEED. Commented Doan: "Due to pressing personal health matters, I must sadly inform you that I will be taking a hiatus from touring with KITTIE commencin...

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DROWNING POOL: 'Full Circle' Pushed Back To August

Dallas-based metal band DROWNING POOL has had the release date of its new CD, "Full Circle" (Eleven Seven Records),pushed back to August 7 from the previously announced July 24. In other news, DROWNING POOL has issued the following update: "As you all know, we have been actively trying to raise awa...

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DREAM THEATER Members Discuss Songwriting Process, Being On The Road

Berklee Today recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Berklee Today: Tell me about the band's writing process. John Petrucci: For the past few albums, we've set up in the studi...

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DAATH Guitarist To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'Manic Metal'

Guitarist/songwriter Eyal Levi of the Atlanta-based extreme metal band DAATH will be the featured guest on KNAC.COM's death/thrash metal specialty show "Manic Metal" (hosted by Manic Renee) on Sunday, July 1 between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. PST. DAATH has launched its own YouTube channel featuring a...

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THE ORANGE MAN THEORY, ILLOGICIST, CRUENTUS Confirmed For Italy's TOTAL METAL Festival

THE ORANGE MAN THEORY, ILLOGICIST and CRUENTUS are among the confirmed bands for the second stage at the Total Metal Festival, set to take place Saturday, September 15 at the soccer stadium of Noicattaro in Bari, Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Main Stage: RAGE DARK FUNERAL VIS...