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WAYLANDER Announces New Album Plans
ArdChieftain O'Hagan of the Northern Irish pagan metal outfit WAYLANDER has announced that the band is planning on a new release in late 2013 to commemorate their 20th anniversary. "As many of you may be aware of, 2013 sees WAYLANDER celebrate two decades of existence, an impressive milestone in any...February 5, 2013
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The Divinity of Purpose
American hardcore has been all but dead the past couple years. Not for a lack of practitioners but a lack of something to say that hasn't been said already or worse, a lack of a new attack plan, the sustenance of hardcore literally sits on the shoulders of Jamey Jasta and HATEBREED. By instinct, the...February 4, 2013
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Vanitas
Starting in 1999, Birmingham, England's ANAAL NATHRAKH has blazed an inexorable career of sonic destruction, melding black metal with grindcore and industrial elements (among other things) as they see fit (and unfit!) in achieving their quest to produce the most terrifying music imaginable. Througho...February 4, 2013
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KREATOR, SODOM, DESTRUCTION, TANKARD: 'The Big Teutonic 4' 10-Inch Mini LP Available
Germany's Legacy magazine in December included an exclusive four-track compilation of "The Big Teutonic 4". This unique CD in a slipcase presented the Teutonic thrash legends KREATOR, TANKARD, DESTRUCTION and SODOM performing cover versions of four metal classics. Now this terrific tribute is being...February 4, 2013
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SUFFOCATION: New Audio Interview With GUY MARCHAIS
France's Hard Force webzine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Guy Marchais of New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION. You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. SUFFOCATION filmed a video for the track "As Grace Descends" on January 5 at Duff's Brooklyn in in Wil...February 3, 2013
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LOST SOUL: 'Genesis XX Years Of Chaoz' Details Revealed
Polish death metallers LOST SOUL will release their long-awaited new double album, "Genesis XX Years Of Chaoz", on February 22. The effort, which encompasses the band's 20-year career, will include 32 songs plus two covers: METALLICA's "For Whom The Bell Tolls" and PRODIGY's "Spitfire". It will be r...February 2, 2013
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Original ANTHRAX Frontman Sings GARY MOORE's 'Still Got The Blues' (Video)
Video footage of original ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS singer Neil Turbin and guitarist Dave Reffett performing the GARY MOORE classic "Still Got The Blues" on January 25 at the Eminence Speakers booth at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show in Anaheim, California can b...February 1, 2013
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EXODUS: Rare Poser-Crushing 'Slay Team' Thrash Metal Comic From 1985 Resurfaces
"Murder In The Front Row: Shots From The Bay Area Thrash Metal Epicenter" co-author Brian Lew has posted a rare 1985 EXODUS "Slay Team" comic book to the Bazillion Points Blog. Created by Lizzy Green, a member of EXODUS' inner circle during the pioneering "Bonded By Blood" days, this lengthy black-a...February 1, 2013
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HELLISH WAR Signs With PURE STEEL RECORDS
Brazilian traditional heavy metallers HELLISH WAR have inked a deal with Germany's Pure Steel Records. The band's new studio album, "Keep It Hellish", will be released later in the year. Produced by Ricardo Piccoli at PiccoliStudio in Biella, Italy, "Keep It Hellish" will mark the recording debut of...February 1, 2013
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MY DYING BRIDE Putting Finishing Touches On New EP
U.K. doom metallers MY DYING BRIDE are back in the studio putting the finishing touches on their upcoming EP, tentatively titled "The Manuscript". Says the band: "We are working on four songs but the EP may only contain three. Artwork being taken care of by Aaron [Stainthorpe, vocals] this time. Rel...January 30, 2013
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Frontman Offers New Album Update
New Jersey-based "mathcore" act THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN last fall entered the studio with producer Steve Evetts (EVERY TIME I DIE, POISON THE WELL, SUICIDE SILENCE, SEPULTURA) to begin recording its new album for a spring release through the group's own imprint Party Smasher Inc. via a deal with S...January 30, 2013
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LOST SOCIETY: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Global Battle Of The Bands'
Finnish thrashers LOST SOCIETY have posted behind-the-scenes footage from their December 9, 2012 visit to London, England to play at the world finals of the renowned "Global Battle Of The Bands" (GBOB). Check out the three-minute clip below. LOST SOCIETY will release its debut album, "Fast Loud Deat...January 30, 2013
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METALLICA's Co-Manager Defends Decision To Join SPOTIFY
Cliff Burnstein, a co-owner of Q Prime, a talent management company that handles the careers of METALLICA and other major acts, spoke to The New York Times about the reports that the sales of METALLICA's studio albums were negatively impacted by the band's decision to add its catalog to the streamin...January 29, 2013
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SUFFOCATION: Photos From 'As Grace Descends' Video Shoot
New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION filmed a video for the track "As Grace Descends" on January 5 at Duff's Brooklyn in in Williamsburg, New York. The clip was directed by Tommy Jones, who has previously worked with KATAKLYSM, SOILWORK and DEATH ANGEL, among others. Photos from the video shoot...January 29, 2013
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CANNIBAL CORPSE: 'Dead Human Collection: 25 Years Of Death Metal' Box Set Artwork Revealed
Florida-based death metal veterans CANNIBAL CORPSE will release a box set to commemorate their 25th anniversary: "Dead Human Collection: 25 Years Of Death Metal". The box contains: all 12 full-length studio albums in a 12-CD foldout case with new artwork, "Torturing And Eviscerating Live" on CD and...January 29, 2013
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