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AGNOSTIC FRONT: U.S. Dates Announced

One of the greatest genre-defining hardcore bands of all time, AGNOSTIC FRONT will hit the road with DEATH BY STEREO in January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 15 - San Francisco, CA - Thee Parkside Jan. 17 - San Jose, CA - Voodoo Lounge Jan. 19 - Las Vegas, NV - Cheyenne Saloon Jan. ...

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SONATA ARCTICA: North American Headlining Tour Announced

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA will embark on a North American headlining tour in the spring. Support will come from MUTINY WITHIN and POWERGLOVE. The dates are as follows: Apr. 02 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Apr. 03 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium Apr. 05 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater...

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DEVILDRIVER: Enschede Footage Available

Video footage of DEVILDRIVER's November 3, 2009 performance at Atak in Enschede, Holland can be viewed below (courtesy of "letthemetalflow"). According to a new online post by DEVILDRIVER bassist Jon Miller, the Santa Barbara, California-based metallers have six songs "in the bag" for the group's fo...

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FEAR FACTORY's 'Mechanize' To Receive European Release Via AFM RECORDS

"Mechanize", the new studio album from FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and leg...

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HERRERA: GENE HOGLAN Told Me He Can't Even Play Some Of FEAR FACTORY's Early Songs

FEAR FACTORY/ARKAEA drummer Raymond Herrera was interviewed on the October 25, 2009 edition of the "Uncensored Net Noise". The program can now be streamed using the audio player below. (Note: The Herrera interview begins around the 47-minute mark.) A few excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by...

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DEFTONES: More Performance Footage Of New Song Available

Altitude TV has uploaded video footage (see below) of DEFTONES performing a brand new song, "Rocket Skates", late last month at this year's SmokeOut festival at the San Manuel Amphitheatre and festival grounds in San Bernardino, California. DEFTONES bassist Chi Cheng is said to be "in semi-conscious...

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FEAR FACTORY Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

The new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drum...

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All Shall Fall

"Highly anticipated" does not do justice to the eagerness with which fans have waited for IMMORTAL's first album since 2002's "Sons of Northern Darkness". Much like EMPEROR, we are talking about band that inspires rabid devotion from both fans and critics because of a one-of-a-kind status in black m...

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Rites of the Pentagram

As uttered at the end of "Decibel Ritual" by Mike Abominator (he of the Armageddon Vomits and Misanthropic Diatribes) "We are GRAVEHILL, we are death fucking metal!" By golly, they sure as heck are, albeit the thrashy old school variety, taking cues from a variety of sources, whether it is MASTER, D...

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NACHTMYSTIUM Confirmed For Norway's INFERNO Festival

Illinois-based extreme metallers NACHTMYSTIUM have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Inferno festival, set to take place March 31 - April 3, 2010 in Oslo, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: FINNTROLL MAYHEM NACHTMYSTIUM TAAKE THE KOVENANT More bands will be announ...

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LAMB OF GOD Are Still Tough Guys Who Drink

Pete Richards of ChartAttack.com recently conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD bassist John Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ChartAttack.com: So you're currently on tour with METALLICA, taking turns between playing with them and shows with GWAR. How do you find balancing...

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M.ILL.ION Parts Ways With Keyboardist, Seeks Replacement

Swedish melodic rockers M.ILL.ION have parted ways with keyboardist Johan Bergquist and are currently seeking a replacement. All appplicants should satisfy the following requirements: * Recording and touring experience * Backing vocal capability * Rock 'n' roll attitude * Living in, or could move to...

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AGNOSTIC FRONT: More 'Victim In Pain' Reissue Details Revealed

One of the greatest genre-defining hardcore bands of all time, AGNOSTIC FRONT has changed the face of music throughout their 25 year long career. The two records that started it all, "United Blood" and "Victim in Pain", are legendary New York hardcore releases and some of the most sought-after piece...

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KISS' PAUL STANLEY: 'The Fact That We Can Annoy Or Irritate People So Much Is Kind Of Funny'

Jon Bream of StarTribune.com recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. StarTribune.com: Why did you decide to go with a Wal-Mart exclusive for "Sonic Boom"? Stanley: The reality is that the music retail store has pretty much...

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ZAKK WYLDE Is 63 Days Sober

Zakk Wylde's wife Barbaranne revealed in a Twitter update that the BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman has been 63 days sober as of Wednesday, October 28. Wylde is reportedly suffering from "a rare genetic clotting disorder" for which he is currently receiving treatment in California. In a recent radio int...