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MONSTROSITY: 'Spiritual Apocalypse' Cover Artwork Revealed

Veteran death metallers MONSTROSITY will release their new album, "Spiritual Apocalypse" in Europe on April 5 via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Rise to Power" will contain 10-11 songs in the vein of 1996's "Millennium", but "a lot faster," according to a posting on the group's web si...

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MEGADETH: Drum Kit Used By NICK MENZA, SHAWN DROVER Being Auctioned

An eight-piece Pearl drum kit used by former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza and the band's current drummer Shawn Drover is being auctioned via MEGADETH's eBay store. According to a posting on the site, the drums belonged to MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and "were used by Nick Menza at the beginning of...

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Sometimes a band can tweak the conventions of their chosen genre, not so much reinventing anything as just approaching things in a slightly different way, and by doing so they can set benchmarks for lesser mortals to follow. ENTOMBED's "Clandestine" comes to mind — on the surface, it was a slightly...

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KING DIAMOND: 'I Certainly Won't Say That The Book Has Been Closed On MERCYFUL FATE'

Nick Green of Decibel magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with KING DIAMOND/MERCYFUL FATE frontman King Diamond. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Decibel: Is it true that you're an American citizen now? King Diamond: I've lived in Texas for the last 15 years, but I just bec...

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BITCH: 'Live For The Whip' Live Video Posted Online

A video clip of the legendary female-fronted metal act BITCH performing the song "Live for the Whip" at the Bang Your Head!!! festival in Balingen, Germany in June 2003 has been posted online at this location. Alex Henderson of All Music Guide had the following to say about BITCH: "Although BITCH ne...

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Former RAINBOW Singers JOE LYNN TURNER, GRAHAM BONNET To Team Up For Japanese Dates

Ex-RAINBOW singers Joe Lynn Turner and Graham Bonnet are scheduled to appear on a double bill in late May and early June in Japan. This is certain to be an amazing experience for RAINBOW fans. Bonnet will front ALCATRAZZ and JLT's band will feature collaborator and friend, guitarist Akira Kajiyama....

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DEMIRICOUS: Rehearsal Video Footage Of New Song Available

A video clip of Indianapolis-based death/thrash metal band DEMIRICOUS performing a new song in their rehearsal studio has been posted online at this location. An interview with the members of DEMIRICOUS conducted by IndyStar.com can be viewed here. DEMIRICOUS last year announced the addition of drum...

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SINCE THE FLOOD To Support MADBALL On East Coast Dates

New England hardcore powerhouse SINCE THE FLOOD has just released its newest full-length CD, "No Compromise", on Metal Blade Records. The band excels at raw, bare-knuckled hardcore with metallic toned guitars, Schwarzenegger-sized vocals and full velocity assault drumming. Among the group's admirers...

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SIX FEET UNDER: New Song Available For Download

A brand new SIX FEET UNDER track, entitled "Doomsday", is available for download at this location. The song comes off the group's new album, "Commandment", due on April 17 via Metal Blade Records. The track listing is as follows: 01. Doomsday 02. Thou Shall Kill 03. Zombie Executioner 04. The Edge O...

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STRATOVARIUS: Tour Dates Announced

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have announced the following dates: May 22 - Osaka, JPN @ Big Cat May 24 - Tokyo, JPN @ Liquid Room May 25 - Tokyo, JPN @ Liquid Room (Finland Fest) Jul. 14-15 - Vizovice, CZR @ Masters of Rock Aug. 2-4 - Wacken, GER @ Wacken Open Air STRATOVARIUS mainman/guita...

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SIX FEET UNDER: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Metal Blade Records has set an April 17 release date for the new SIX FEET UNDER album, entitled "Commandment". The track listing is as follows: 01. Doomsday 02. Thou Shall Kill 03. Zombie Executioner 04. The Edge Of The Hatchet 05. Bled To Death 06. Resurrection Of The Rotten 07. As The Blade Turns...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Loudspeaker' To Receive U.S. Release In March

Shrapnel Records has set a March 13 release date for the new solo album from former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman, entitled "Loudspeaker". According to a press release, "Loudspeaker" is an album that will change all preconceptions about instrumental albums. It is an emotionally fueled work of ge...

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ANGRA, SPOCK'S BEARD, JON OLIVA'S PAIN Confirmed For San Francisco's BAY AREA ROCK FEST

ANGRA, SPOCK'S BEARD and JON OLIVA'S PAIN have been confirmed as the headlining acts of the inaugural Bay Area Rock Fest, a two-day progressive rock and metal festival set to take place May 4-5 at The Independent in San Francisco. ANGRA returns to North America for the first time since 2005 for an e...

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EVERGREEN TERRACE Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

High Impact Recordings and Metal Blade Records have announced the signing of Jacksonville, Florida's EVERGREEN TERRACE. Since 1999, EVERGREEN TERRACE has created its own brand of fast, powerful, heavy, and melodic hardcore. The band's disregard for gimmicks and trends has allowed them to make music...

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CATTLE DECAPITATION Rejoined By Drummer MICHAEL LAUGHLIN

San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have been rejoined by drummer Michael Laughlin. "After a much-needed break, the man is refreshed and ready to destroy once again!" the group writes in a press release. CATTLE DECAPITATION will team up with THE LOCUST and DAUGHTERS for a U.S. tour begin...