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THE GATES OF SLUMBER: 'The Ice Worm's Lair' Artwork Revealed
Indianapolis, Indiana-based doom metal band THE GATES OF SLUMBER will issue a brand new 12" vinyl EP, "The Ice Worm's Lair", on July 5, 2008. Limited to 500 copies (300 aqua, 150 purple and 50 white),the EP features the track "Ice Worm" from the group's new album "Conqueror", as well as three non-a...May 30, 2008
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DANGEROUS TOYS: Austin Show Postponed Due To Illness
Vocalist Jason McMaster (DANGEROUS TOYS, WATCHTOWER, BROKEN TEETH) has issued the following update: "Due to DANGEROUS TOYS bassist Mike Watson's complications with diabetes, we have to postpone the May 31 DANGEROUS TOYS show at the Red Eyed Fly in Austin. "Mike has dealt with the disease his entire...May 27, 2008
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DROWNING POOL Guitarist: 'It's The Love Of Music That Keeps Us Going'
Simon Milburn of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On whether the band has ever thought of packing it in through all the singer, label and management changes: "There was never a question or...May 26, 2008
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Bassist: 'We Went From Nothing To Being On MTV And Covers Of Magazines'
New Zealand's NZRock recently conducted an interview with BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE bassist/backing vocalist Jason "Jay" James. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. NZRock: Has there ever been a time when the band has been stricken with writer's block? Jason: If we're in a writing rehearsal sche...May 25, 2008
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Guitarist PAUL GILBERT Talks 'Silence'
Jason Shadrick of National Guitar Workshop recently conducted an interview with guitarist Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X). An excerpt from the chat follows. Q: How does your new album ["Silence Followed by A Deafening Roar"] differ from or expand on the "Get Out of My Yard" album? Paul Gilbert: I...May 23, 2008
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KATAKLYSM Frontman To Guest On Tonight's 'The Metal File'
Vocalist Maurizio Iacono of the Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM will guest on tonight's (May 23) edition of "The Metal File" program on Montreal's CHOM-FM (commercial, 50,000 watts). "The Metal File" can be heard live from 12 midnight to 1 a.m. Friday nights on CHOM-FM. It is also available for l...May 23, 2008
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Final Excerpt From SLAYER Biography Now Online
Author Joel McIver has placed a third and final excerpt from his forthcoming book, "The Bloody Reign of Slayer", online at www.joelmciver.co.uk. The excerpt, which features the band and associated personnel discussing the ferocious opening tracks of the classic 1986 album "Reign in Blood", has been...May 23, 2008
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SEVERE TORTURE To Replace BELPHEGOR On Last 11 Shows Of NILE/GRAVE Tour
Dutch death metallers SEVERE TORTURE will replace BELPHEGOR on the last 11 shows of NILE's Ithypalliac Tour 2008. Also appearing on the bill is GRAVE. The affected dates are as follows: Sep. 25 - Haarlem - Patronaat (NL) Sep. 26 - Vosselaar - Biebob (BE) Sep. 27 - Essen - Turock (DE) Sep. 28 - ...May 22, 2008
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IMPALED: 'G.O.R.E.' Video Posted Online
Preceding their upcoming descent upon the shores of Europe, Oakland, California-based extreme metallers IMPALED have unleashed a new video onslaught. Culling from its latest album for Willowtip Records/Candlelight UK, "The Last Gasp", the band has self-produced a cinematic abortion for the song "G.O...May 22, 2008
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SHADOWS FALL Members Rock ZOOM Portable Recorders; Video Available
Video footage of SHADOWS FALL members Matt Bachand (guitar) and Jason Bittner (drums) talking about and demoing the Zoom H4 and Zoom H2 portable recorders can be viewed below. SHADOWS FALL recently received a Grammy nomination in the "Best Metal Performance" category for "Redemption", the first sing...May 20, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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DEVIL'S GIFT Featuring LENNON: Debut Album Due In September
DEVIL'S GIFT, the metal project of Orlando, Florida-based singer-songwriter Lennon Murphy (who performs under the name LENNON),will release its debut album in Europe in September via an as-yet-undisclosed Universal subsidiary. A seven-week European tour in support of the album will kick off in Octo...May 18, 2008
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SEVERE TORTURE: More Tour Dates Announced
Dutch death metal band SEVERE TORTURE has scheduled the following dates: May 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands - Neurotic Deathfest, 013 Jun. 07 - Wachenroth, Germany - Suffering Life Festival, Das Gelande Jun. 13 - Den Haag, Netherlands - NK Grunten, Club Bazart Sep. 20 - Prenzlau, Germany - Filthrock Fest...May 16, 2008
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THE GATES OF SLUMBER To Issue 'The Ice Worm's Lair' Limited Collectors' 12" EP
Indianapolis, Indiana-based doom metal band THE GATES OF SLUMBER will issue a brand new 12" vinyl EP, "The Ice Worm's Lair", on July 5, 2008. Limited to 500 copies (300 aqua, 150 purple and 50 white),the EP features the track "Ice Worm" from the group's new album "Conqueror", as well as three non-a...May 15, 2008
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DRY KILL LOGIC: Recharging Batteries
DRY KILL LOGIC frontman Cliff Rigano has posted the folowing message on the band's MySpace page: "Just wanted to hit you all up and let you know that we are NOT dead, broken up or MIA. When you bleed the dream for 18 years like we have, at some point you need downtime to decompress, ...May 14, 2008
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