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EVILE Bassist Dies At 32

Just a few days into the band's European tour with AMON AMARTH, bassist Mike Alexander of British thrashers EVILE was suddenly taken ill and rushed to hospital, but tragically passed away in Luleå, Sweden [on Monday, October 5]. He was 32 years old. EVILE members Matt Drake, Ol Drake and Ben Carter...

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OBSESSION Working On New Album

Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION is working on a new album, entitled "Order of Chaos", for a tentative 2010 release. The group is also said to be in talks with Ulterium Records about a possible new record deal. OBSESSION has been confirmed to perform at next year's Keep It True XIII...

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ENEMYNSIDE Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Italian thrashers ENEMYNSIDE have parted ways with the guitarist Davide "Dave" Scala. A replacement axeman has already been found in the shape of Tommy. ENEMYNSIDE's current lineup: Frallo: Voice Matt: Guitar Tommy: Guitar Suez: Bass Nyk: Drums ENEMYNSIDE supported BLAZE BAYLEY (ex-IRON MAIDEN, WOLF...

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JACK STARR's BURNING STARR Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'; Audio Available

Jack Starr (VIRGIN STEELE, DEVIL CHILDE, PHANTOM LORD, GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME) along with his BURNING STARR bandmates Ned Meloni (DEVIL CHILDE, PHANTOM LORD, GHOST, GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME) on bass and Todd Michael Hall (HARLET) on vocals were interviewed on this past Sunday's (October 4) "Heavy Meta...

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SINGLE BULLET THEORY Recruits VOUGAN Drummer

Philadelphia-based metal band SINGLE BULLET THEORY has announced the addition of Brazilian drummer Acacio Carvalho (VOUGAN) to the group's ranks. The band is scheduled to enter the studio in November to begin recording new material for a 2010 release. SINGLE BULLET THEORY earlier in the year uploade...

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STARRING JANET LEIGH: 'Ex You' Video Released

"Ex You", the new video from the Canadian metal outfit STARRING JANET LEIGH, can be viewed below. The shoot went down during the band's performance as part of the Montreal Assault Tour which also featured DESPISED ICON, BENEATH THE MASSACRE, CARNIFEX, BLIND WITNESS and THE LAST FELONY. The live foot...

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TRIVIUM To Be Supported By CHIMAIRA, WHITECHAPEL On U.K. Tour

Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA will be the "special guests" on TRIVIUM's March 2010 headlining tour of the U.K. WHITECHAPEL and one other band (to be confirmed) will also support. Tickets are on sale now for the "Into The Mouth Of Hell We Tour" shows, priced £16.50 regionally and £18 for London...

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SKINDRED Announces First-Ever Tour Of India

Welsh ragga-metallers SKINDRED have announced their first-ever tour of India. The band will spend the last week of October playing four shows in the country. The details are as follows: Oct. 25 - The Great India October Festival - Bangalore Oct. 27 - Hard Rock Café - Mumbai Oct. 29 - Hard Rock Café...

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SLASH And Friends Perform In Las Vegas; Review, Photos Available

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was joined by all-star lineup of musicians — including VELVET REVOLVER bandmates Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, plus Joe Perry (AEROSMITH),Rick Nielsen (CHEAP TRICK),Courtney Love (HOLE),and Franky Perez (SCARS ON BROADWAY) — for a special performanc...

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WILDESTARR On 'Heavy Metal Mayhem'; Audio Available

WILDESTARR, the band featuring original VICIOUS RUMORS bassist Dave Starr (now on all guitar and bass) and vocalist London Wilde, was interviewed on last Sunday's (September 27) edition of the "Heavy Metal Mayhem" show on Blogtalkradio.com. The entire program is now available for streaming below. WI...

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THE 69 EYES To Film 'Dead N' Gone' Video This Weekend

Finnish goth metallers THE 69 EYES will film a video for the song "Dead N' Gone" this weekend in San Francisco, California. The clip will once again be directed by MTV superstar and close friend Bam Margera. According to singer Jyrki69, "it'll be VERY dark." THE 69 EYES will kick off a North America...

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LANDMINE MARATHON: New Album Title Announced

Phoenix death/grind quintet LANDMINE MARATHON has set "Sovereign Descent" as the title of its new album, due in early 2010 via Prosthetic Records. The CD was recorded at guitarist Ryan Butler's Arcane Digital Recording Studios, where he's recorded past efforts from the band, as well as MISERY INDEX,...

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AKERCOCKE Frontman Comments On New Music, Upcoming London Gig

British extreme metal veterans AKERCOCKE will play a headline set at London's Camden Underworld on Friday, October 16, supported by a stellar lineup of underground metal talent that includes HADES LAB, INGESTED, DIMINISHED FIFTH and HIDEOUS MISCREATION. This will be AKERCOCKE's only autumn appearanc...

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DIVINE EVE Putting Finishing Touches On New EP

Reactivated Texas old-school death metallers DIVINE EVE are putting the finishing touches on their long-awaited new EP, entitled "Vengeful and Obstinate". The band entered Kearlight Recording Studios in October 2008 with engineer Scott Cooksey to begin recording the effort, which will consist of two...

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JOE PERRY Talks About New Solo Single; Video Available

Video footage of AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry talking about "We've Got a Long Way To Go", the first single from his fifth solo album, "Have Guitar, Will Travel", can be viewed below. "Have Guitar, Will Travel" will be released on October 6 via Roman Records. The hard driving, ten-song, in your face...