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DARKEST GRACE Hard At Work On Debut Album
Seattle, Washington-based metal band DARKEST GRACE, which features in its ranks former members DAMNAGED, is currently at Red Room Studio in Seattle with producer Ben Schigel (CHIMAIRA, RINGWORM, DROWNING POOL) working on its debut album for Straight Razor Entertainment (formerly LaMafia Records),th...October 5, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA Performs On Orlando's WJRR; Video Available
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA stopped by the studios of the WJRR radio station in Orlando, Florida on Thursday (October 2) prior to the band's concert at the House of Blues for a private performance with some contest winners. Video footage of the performance — which included the group's current...October 4, 2008
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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Makers Featured On 'Shockwaves Skull Sessions' Podcast
For the twelfth installment of the "Shockwaves Skull Sessions" podcast, host Bob Nalbandian is joined by Rick Ernst and Rat Skates — director and associate producer, respectively, of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of t...October 4, 2008
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DIMEBAG Photo Book Due In November
Former PANTERA and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul is tentatively slated to publish a large-sized photo book on his late brother, PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, on November 18. The book was compiled by Vinnie and his father Jerry Abbott and has been in the works for more than a yea...October 3, 2008
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SLAYER's KING, AMON AMARTH's HEGG On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests earlier tonight (Friday, October 3) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". The program is now available for streaming at BBC.co....October 3, 2008
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Former ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN Is 'Metal Thrashing Mad'
All Access magazine recently conducte an interview with former ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS vocalist Neil Turbin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. All Access: As a thrash vocalist, you know that songs typically use fast, percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shre...October 3, 2008
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PROTOTYPE: Another New Song Posted Online
Los Angeles-based progressive thrash metal band PROTOTYPE has posted another demo track, "Into Oblivion", on its MySpace page. PROTOTYPE recently announced the addition of drummer Nic Ritter to the group's ranks. The band is featured in the Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock video game with the song "...October 3, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA To Perform At Finland's GREEN FINGERPRINT FESTIVAL
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA will perform at the Green Fingerprint Festival on October 11 at Jäähalli (Icehall) in Helsinki, Finland. Also scheduled to appear are THE SOUNDS and DON JOHNSON BIG BAND. The festival is part of a nationwide Green Fingerprint campaign to raise awareness of conservi...October 2, 2008
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SLAYER: New Song To Be Made Available Via 'Unholy Alliance' Download Card
A brand-new SLAYER album is expected in 2009, but some fans won't have to wait that long to get an early listen to some of the new music. Fans who attend any of the upcoming European "Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III" dates, will receive the new SLAYER song via an exclusive download card that will...October 1, 2008
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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Makers To Guest On WXRX 104.9 FM's 'Stone & Double T'
Rick Ernst and Rat Skates — director and associate producer, respectively, of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — will guest on the "Stone & Double T" show (host...October 1, 2008
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CRIMINAL Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS
Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL have inked a deal with Germany's Massacre Records. The band has just entered the studio to begin recording its sixth studio album for an early 2009 release. The follow-up to 2005's "Sicario" will be released in a limited-edition package including a bonus DVD. Vo...September 30, 2008
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MEGADETH, JUDAS PRIEST, SLAYER Featured In 'Metal Eye Witness' Photo Book
ARTS Publications has announced the release of a new book, "Metal Eye Witness", by Fernando Serani. A "compilation of photographs professionally taken to the best heavy metal bands ever," it will be available worldwide through ARTS Publications. Included are exclusive pictures never published before...September 30, 2008
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PROTOTYPE: New Demo Track Posted Online
Los Angeles-based progressive thrash metal band PROTOTYPE has issued the following update: "Over the last few months we've been working diligently on some new PROTOTYPE material and we finally have something to play for you all... "With the addition of drummer Nic Ritter to the fold, we've recorded...September 29, 2008
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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Makers Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold'; Audio Available
Rick Ernst and Rat Skates — director and associate producer, respectively, of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the critically acclaimed documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — were the featured guests on this past Saturday's (S...September 29, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA: AREA4 FESTIVAL Performance Available Online
APOCALYPTICA's performance at the Area4 Festival, which was held August 29-31 in Lüdinghausen, Germany, was broadcast on WDR's (German public TV) series "Rockpalast" on Monday, September 22. It is now available for vieweing online at Rockpalast.de. As previously reported, APOCALYPTICA has contribute...September 28, 2008
