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Towards the Megalith
These days a reference to INCANTATION's early lordliness is almost insufficient in describing a style of old school death metal that is dank, dark, dirty, and doomed since bands like DEAD CONGREGATION, ENCOFFINATION, and NECROVATION — are you picking up on the whole "tion" theme here? — have not onl...July 28, 2011
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NIRVANA's 'Nevermind' Album Cover Violates Facebook's 'Terms Of Use'
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the iconic cover art of NIRVANA's 1991 album "Nevermind" featuring a naked baby boy floating in a pool has been deemed a violation of Facebook's Terms of Use. After product shots of the album which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall were uploaded to NI...July 27, 2011
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ICED EARTH: 'Dystopia' Artwork, Release Dates Revealed
Although "Dystopia", ICED EARTH's 10th studio offering, is not a concept album, founder Jon Schaffer admits there are unifying themes to several of the songs and even an appearance by band mascot "Set Abominae." "I've always been fascinated by the darker side of life," Schaffer said during a break f...July 27, 2011
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Former ATREYU, HOTWIRE, SCARS OF TOMORROW Members Join Forces In FAKE FIGURES
FAKE FIGURES, the Orange County, California-based band featuring former members of ATREYU, HOTWIRE, SCARS OF TOMORROW, NIGHTFALL and THE IRON MAIDENS, is preparing to release its debut EP, "Hail The Sycophants". According to a press release, "FAKE FIGURES has come, and approaches at full tilt with a...July 25, 2011
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Vs. Security At France's LEZ'ARTS SCNIQUES Festival; Video Available
Two short and blurry video clips have surfaced (see below) which purportedly show CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani "Filth" Davey in a physical altercation with a security guard at the July 14 Lz'Arts Scniques festival in Slestat, France. A photo of the same incident taken by MADBALL bassist Hoya Roc an...July 22, 2011
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman's 'Injuries' Force WACKEN OPEN AIR Cancelation
Due to injuries sustained by vocalist Dani Filth of British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH at the Lz'Arts Scniques festival in Slestat, France, the group has been forced to cancel its appearance at this year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 4-6, 2011 in Wacken,...July 22, 2011
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MTLEY CRE's VINCE NEIL: 'The Band Has Been Playing Amazing Every Night'
Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently conducted an interview with MTLEY CRE singer Vince Neil. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: You never really had the critics in your corner, but does it seem like they've come around to you a little bit ... V...July 21, 2011
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE To Blitz Personalized Video Updates From The Road
Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH, which is currently touring with the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival and playing a show at Yankee Stadium with METALLICA, SLAYER, and ANTHRAX on September 14, will stay connected with fans by blasting out personalized video updates on Facebook while touring. For the f...July 20, 2011
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IRON MAIDEN Singer Receives Honorary Doctorate In Music From Queen Mary University
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson received an honorary doctorate in music from Queen Mary university in London, England on Tuesday, July 19. He was presented by Professor David Baker of the Centre For Neuroscience And Trauma in honor of Dr. Dickinson's contribution to the music industry. Dickinso...July 20, 2011
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Official MIKE PORTNOY iPhone App Is Here
The official Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB) iPhone app has been released. You can now follow Mike's posts on Twitter and Facebook, see all of Mike's photos and videos he personally publishes and catch up with fans on Mike's forum. Portnoy was recently honored in the...July 19, 2011
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PSYCHOTIC WALTZ: Quality Video Footage From Holland's ZWARTE CROSS Festival
Quality fan-filmed video footage of reunited San Diego, California-based progressive metallers PSYCHOTIC WALTZ performing at this year's Zwarte Cross (Black Cross) festival on July 15, 2011 in Lichtenvoorde, Holland can be seen below. PSYCHOTIC WALTZ's participation in the "Power Of Metal" tour with...July 18, 2011
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TRENT REZNOR Slams New NINE INCH NAILS Reissue
According to The Pulse Of Radio, NINE INCH NAILS frontman Trent Reznor has taken to Twitter to tell fans to ignore a new reissue of the band's debut album, 1989's "Pretty Hate Machine", that was just recently released. Reznor wrote, "NIN fans, don't waste your money on this version of 'Pretty Hate M...July 18, 2011
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Vs. Security At France's LEZ'ARTS SCNIQUES Festival (Photo)
MADBALL bassist Hoya Roc has uploaded a photo to the Lockerz.com social networking site which purportedly shows CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth being forcibly restrained to the floor, allegedly by a security guard, at yesterday's (Thursday, July 14) Lz'Arts Scniques festival in Slestat, France w...July 15, 2011
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EYES SET TO KILL: Another New Song Available For Streaming
Arizona band EYES SET TO KILL will unleash its fourth studio album, "White Lotus", to fans on August 9. As an added bonus, the "White Lotus" pre-order includes an immediate download from the album of the band's cover of NIRVANA's "Polly". EYES SET TO KILL will join the Vans Warped Tour on August 5 i...July 10, 2011
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UNEARTH Guitarist: 'We're Not So Concerned With The Record Sales Anymore'
Brian Fischer-Giffin of Australia's Loud magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Buz McGrath of Massachusetts metallers UNEARTH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On the role social networking has played in getting the word out about the band's latest album, "Darkness...July 7, 2011
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