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SIGH Covers VENOM's 'Black Metal'; Free MP3 Download Available

SIGH's cover version fo the VENOM classic "Black Metal" is available for free download from BrooklynVegan.com. The track comes off the Japanese experimental black metallers' new CD, "A Tribute to Venom", due on September 2 via The End Records. The six-song tribute to legendary black metal band VENOM...

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THE LIZARDS Featuring Former BLACK SABBATH, RIOT Members: New DVD, CD Out Now

Neo-clasic rock afficiandos THE LIZARDS have released a new DVD and CD simultaneously. Featuring drummer Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) and vocalist/keyboardist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, MASTERPLAN),along with bassist Randy Pratt (who also plays harp with CACTUS) and guitarist...

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SIGH Seeking Trumpet Player

Japanese experimental black metallers SIGH have issued the following update: "SIGH are looking for a trumpet player who could contribute the next album. If you play the trumpet or you know somebody who could help us with it, please send us a message. If you can record the trumpet parts at your house...

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BEYOND FLAMES Changes Names To MINDTECH

BEYOND FLAMES, the Norwegian band featuring CIRCUS MAXIMUS keyboardist Lasse Finbråten, has changed its name to MINDTECH. The group's debut album, "Elements of Warfare", is currently being recorded for a tentative October 31 release. MINDTECH has received coverage in the Norwegian media due to the f...

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GWAR: First Annual 'Bohab Bash' Announced

Bohab Central, the ultimate GWAR fansite, has announced the first annual Bohab Bash, set to take place August 30-31 at Jellystone Camp Grounds in Emporia, Virginia. Expected to attend the event are Chuck Varga (Sexecutioner),Dave Brockie (Oderus Urungus),Cory Smoot (Flattus Maximus),Nate Krishna...

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DISSIMULATION To Release Third Album In October

Lithuania's black/thrash metal band DISSIMULATION has completed work on its third full-length album, "Atiduokit Mirusius", for an October 6 release via Ledo Takas Records. The CD was recorded over an 11-day period at Phoenix studio near Riga, Latvia with producer Gints Lundbergs. According to a pres...

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Misanthropy Pure

Of the bands I can think of off the top of my head that have taken their name from the realm of sci-fi/fantasy cinema (and I know there are probably several I'm not thinking of),SHAI HULUD is one that ranks near the top of my list. Not only because I really dug those sandworms ...

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RINGWORM: European Tour Dates Announced

Cleveland-based metal/hardcore band RINGWORM has scheduled the following European tour dates: Aug. 23 - Ieper - Ieper Festival (Belgium) Aug. 24 - London - Underworld (Great Britain) Aug. 25 - Birmingham - Asylum (Great Britain) Aug. 26 - Cardiff - Barfly (Great Britain) Sep. 06 - Rotterdam - De Bar...

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SIGH: 'A Tribute To Venom' CD Artwork Revealed

The End Records has set September 2, 2008 release date for the upcoming SIGH "A Tribute to Venom" CD. The six-song tribute to legendary black metal band VENOM features the bass work of Dan Lilker (BRUTAL TRUTH, NUCLEAR ASSAULT) and Shane Embury (NAPALM DEATH, VENOMOUS CONCEPT). Commented SIGH singer...

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MIDNATTSOL, MAEDER Pull Out Of Norway's METAL ROCK FEST; GRAND MAGUS, BONAFIDE Step In

MIDNATTSOL and MAEDER have cancelled their appearances in the Metal Rock Fest, a brand new two-day event set to take place August 15-16 in Lillehammer, Norway. Replacing them on the bill are GRAND MAGUS and BONAFIDE. The running order is now as follows: Friday August 15 Indoor stage: 13:30 - 14:00 C...

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Former RECIPROCAL, CRUSHING SKULLS Members Join Forces In BELLICIST

Former RECIPROCAL bassist Brent Glover has joined forces with ex-CRUSHING SKULLS guitarist Michael Osborn in a new band called BELLICIST. According to the group's official bio, "BELLICIST formed in concept in 2001. Osborn was playing in a thrash/death metal band in central Missouri when he began wri...

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TOOL Drummer Has Hand Surgery

The Pulse of Radio reports that TOOL drummer Danny Carey had to have two surgeries on his hand recently, according to a post at the group's official web site, Toolband.com. The post said that Carey's hand was apparently injured as a result of a run-in with "an unruly marine hazard, venomous and... d...

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EXODUS Guitarist On ROB DUKES: 'I Don't See Another Frontman Out There Who Can Touch The Guy'

Wormwood Chronicles recently conducted an interview with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Wormwood Chronicles: Now that you've been back out on tour with him, what's it like having former drummer Tom Hunting behind the kit again? Gary Holt: You're talking about...

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10 YEARS, FILTER, IRON MAIDEN, DEICIDE, EMMURE First-Week Sales Revealed

The following are notable heavy metal/hard rock U.S. sales debuts for the week ending May 18, 2008, as reported by Nielsen SoundScan (all CD figures are rounded to the nearest hundred [except numbers over 20,000, which are rounded to the nearest thousand]; The Billboard 200 chart position included,...

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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...