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Estonian Metal Compilation Available For Free Download

A brand new heavy metal collection consisting of current Estonian bands has been made available for free download at this location. The compilation, entitled "The Beast Released", consists of 18 bands playing thrash, death, doom and prog metal. All files include an authorization letter, but the comp...

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ION VEIN Pull Out Of UPSTATE METAL FEST

Chicago prog/power metallers ION VEIN were forced to pull out of this weekend's Upstate Metal Fest due to an unfortunate accident in which their bassist broke his hand. "We've tried to find a replacement for the gig but there simply just isn't enough time to make it happen," the band said in a state...

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BLOODSHED: New Recording To Be Issued As 7" Single

Swedish death/black metallers BLOODSHED will have their recently completed three-song promotional recording, "Blade Eleventh", released as a 7" vinyl single through Horrorfiend Records. Horrorfiend is also going to release 7" singles from ABSU, MANIAC BUTCHER and EQUIMANTHORN. In other news, BLOODSH...

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Ex-TESTAMENT Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Comments On Joining NEVERMORE

Former TESTAMENT axeman Steve Smyth has commented on his addition to the NEVERMORE ranks as the group's permanent second guitarist. "I'm happy to take up the challenge of playing with these guys," he said in a statement. "I've always loved the music, and we get along well as musicians and friends. I...

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NEVERMORE: 'STEVE SMYTH Was The Missing Link In Our Dysfunctional Brotherhood'

NEVERMORE have issued an official statement confirming former TESTAMENT axeman Steve Smyth as the group's new second guitarist. The statement reads as follows: "After touring since 1995 with a number of different guitarists in the second slot NEVERMORE are happy to announce that we have added Steve...

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GODHEAD Donate Guitar To GUITARS4KIDS

GODHEAD have signed and donated one of frontman Jason Miller's guitars for the Guitars4Kids charity, according to a posting on the band's official web site. The "sure-fire collector's item" is currently being auctioned off via eBay at this location. As previously reported, GODHEAD have posted an all...

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CHRIS GOSS Acoustic Session Posted Online

MASTERS OF REALITY frontman Chris Goss recently went on a promotional trip to several European countries to promote his new album, "Give Us Barabbas" (out now on Brownhouse Recordings). A live session on Holland's national radio VPRO show "3Voor12", featuring an interview and three live acoustic son...

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THE HAUNTED: Video Interview With PETER DOLVING Posted Online

THE HAUNTED's official web site has uploaded a three-and-a-half-minute video interview with singer Peter Dolving conducted at Gothenburg's Studio Fredman several weeks into the recording sessions for the band's new album. Download the Quicktime file at this location (file size: 27 MB). A couple of e...

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It's Official: Ex-TESTAMENT Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Joins NEVERMORE

Former TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth has officially joined NEVERMORE as the group's second guitarist. Smyth, whose departure from TESTAMENT was exclusively reported here last weekend, took part in the filming of NEVERMORE's video for the track "I, Voyager", off their most recent album, "Enemies Of...

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MOONSPELL Hard At Work On New Material, DVD

Portugal's MOONSPELL are busy working on new songs at their home studio, according to a posting on their web site. "Even on a very early stage we can feel a strongly EPIC pulse on the newborn songs," the band write. "Also we are in the process of compiling and selecting the materials for the MOONSPE...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'KISS Is A Reality'

KISS guitarist Paul Stanley has spoken to The West Australian about the group's decision to continue touring without lead guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss (replaced by longtime KISS associate Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, respectively). "Things do change and if there are some diehard fa...

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EVAN SEINFELD's Reality TV Project Being Shopped Around To Networks

According to a posting on the official web site of porn star Tera Patrick, a "screener" for the reality TV project "Rockstar Pornstar", featuring Patrick and husband Evan Seinfeld (BIOHAZARD),is currently being "shopped around to all the networks." The proposed TV series, which is being produced in...

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PAIN On Verge Of Signing New Record Deal, New CD Details Revealed

PAIN mainman Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY) has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Hello everybody, "Putting in a short note to say Yes, I'm alive... "Just got back to reality, I've been on the road, touring since September 'til last week with HYPOCRISY. We've spent 20 out o...

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SKINLAB Part Ways With Drummer And Guitarist, Seek Replacements

SKINLAB bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel has issued the following update on the band's activities: "Hey there everyone. Sorry it's been awhile since the last official update. Even though we've been laying low since the completion of the Jagermusic tour with SLAYER, HATEBREED and our labelmates ARCH E...

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THRASH OF THE TITANS: Classic REALITY CHECK TV Coverage Posted Online

Reality Check TV's coverage of the legendary August 2001 "Thrash of The Titans" benefit concert for Chuck Billy of TESTAMENT has been made available for free streaming via Netbroadcaster.com. Watch the first part of the report (Episode #243) at this location (28 minutes, Windows Media player require...