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Greek Church Seeks Ban On SLIPKNOT Show

According to the Associated Press, Greece's Orthodox Church urged concert organizers Monday (May 30) to cancel a planned show by extreme metal band SLIPKNOT because of the group's violent lyrics and references to the devil. The band from Des Moines, Iowa, were performing Monday night at the open-air...

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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Misses AERODROME FESTIVAL Appearance Due To Wife's Illness

SLIPKNOT kicked off their European tour Friday night (May 27) at the Aerodrome Festival in Wiener Neustadt, Austria without percussionist Clown (No. 6) — also known as Shawn Crahan — who was reportedly forced to miss the show because his wife is ill with Crohn's disease. Back in March, Clown missed...

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Former CRADLE OF FILTH Bassist Confirmed For 'Roadrunner All-Stars' CD

SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison has recruited Dave Pybus (ex-CRADLE OF FILTH, ANATHEMA) to play bass guitar on one of the tracks for Roadrunner Records' forthcoming "Roadrunner All-Stars" disc — which is expected to contain original tracks that are the product of collaborations between past and prese...

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VELVET REVOLVER: More Details Surface About 'Fantastic Four' Soundtrack Contribution

According to the Cleveland Scene, VELVET REVOLVER entered Lakewood, Ohio's Lava Room Recordings on May 16 to finish recording "Come On Come In", a track for the upcoming "Fantastic Four" soundtrack. The group got into town in the afternoon, and singer Scott Weiland and producer Doug Grean immediatel...

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Professor Says 'Real Obscenity' Of Shock Music Isn't In The Lyrics

Penn State Live has issued the following report: The best-selling and award-winning music lyrics and styles of controversial performers from EMINEM and MARILYN MANSON, to LIMP BIZKIT and SLIPKNOT have been called vile, disgusting, uncivilized and even dangerous, particularly in recent Congressional...

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TRIVIUM's HEAFY Tapped To Co-Produce 'Roadrunner All-Stars' Disc

According to MTV.com, the fourth mystery producer behind Roadrunner Records' forthcoming "Roadrunner All-Stars" disc — which is expected to contain original tracks that are the product of collaborations between past and present members of the label's roster — has been revealed. Joining producers/com...

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PRIMAL FEAR: Track-By-Track Analysis Of New Album Posted Online

On Thursday, May 19, Metal-Rules.com attended an exclusive listening party for the new PRIMAL FEAR album, "Seven Seals", at The Railway in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Check out photos from the event and a track-by-track analysis at this location. "Seven Seals" was mixed at the Warehouse stu...

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LIFE OF AGONY: 'Broken Valley' Audio Samples Posted Online

LIFE OF AGONY have uploaded audio samples of all 12 tracks from their upcoming CD, "Broken Valley", at their official web site. "Broken Valley" (view cover here),is scheduled for release on June 14 via Epic Records. LIFE OF AGONY began recording tracks for the new CD in October 2004 in ...

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SLIPKNOT: 'Before I Forget' Single To Coincide With DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL Appearance

SLIPKNOT will be issuing their new single, "Before I Forget", in the U.K. on June 13 to coincide with their special guest slot at this year's Download Festival at Donington Park on Sunday, June 12. This release, which also contains live versions of "The Blister Exists" and "Three Nil", will be made...

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SOCIETY 1: Suspension Show Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL

SOCIETY 1 are preparing to make history yet again as frontman Matt "The Lord" Zane finalizes plans for his greatest suspension feat to date, to be performed live on Sunday, June 12 at the U.K.'s massive Download Festival. At 11:50 a.m. on the final day of the festival, in front of tens of thousands...

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HATESPHERE Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING

Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have been confirmed for this year's Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 24-26 in Dessel, Belgium. HATESPHERE will perform on Sunday, June 26 between 1:20 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on the Marquee II stage. The billing for the 10th-anniversary edition of the Graspop Meta...

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CHIMAIRA Frontman On New Album: 'The Songs Will Stick In Your Head For The Rest Of Your Life'

CHIMAIRA frontman Mark Hunter recently spoke in depth about the group's upcoming self-titled album, due on August 9 via Roadrunner Records. "This isn't a 'first listen' record," he says. "The songs will stick in your head for the rest of your life, but it's not dumbed down. People are going to liste...

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It's Official: OPETH Sign With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on April 18, OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has now officially confirmed to MTV.com that the band have finalized a deal with New York's Roadrunner Records, bolstering an imposing roster that already includes KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SLIPKNOT, OBITUARY and CRADLE OF FILTH...

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SHADOWS FALL Schedule 'Rockline' Appearance

SHADOWS FALL will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, June 27. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check o...

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MASTODON Guitarist: 'We Would Have Never Played OZZFEST If We Had To Pay To Be On It'

MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher recently spoke to Schwegweb.com about playing this year's Ozzfest and the band's recent signing with Warner Bros. Records. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Schwegweb.com: Are you getting pretty excited for this summer now that you're scheduled to appea...