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BLOTTED SCIENCE: Rehearsal Fotage Posted Online

Instrumental extreme metal triumvirate BLOTTED SCIENCE, featuring guitarist Ron Jarzombek (WATCHTOWER, SPASTIC INK, MARTY FRIEDMAN),bassist Alex Webster (CANNIBAL CORPSE, HATE ETERNAL) and drummer Charlie Zeleny (BEHOLD...THE ARCTOPUS),has released video footage (see below) of "Laser Lobotomy" and...

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SLAYER, CARCASS, MESHUGGAH, AT THE GATES: Photos From GODS OF METAL Available

Italian news blog Musica Metal has uploaded photos from the second day of the three-day Gods Of Metal festival, which is being held June 27-29 in Bologna, Italy. Pictures of SLAYER, CARCASS, MESHUGGAH, AT THE GATES, TESTAMENT and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN can be viewed at this location. According to...

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STRAIGHT LINE STITCH: 'Black Veil' Video Posted Online

"Black Veil", the new video from the Knoxville, Tennessee-based female-fronted metal/hardcore act STRAIGHT LINE STITCH, can be viewed below. (Note: The video stream may not be available to some non-U.S. residents.) The clip, which was shot in May, was helmed by acclaimed video director Dale "Rage" R...

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APOCALYPTICA Contributes 'S.O.S.' Remix To 'Midnight Meat Train' Soundtrack

Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA has contributed a special remix of "S.O.S. (Anything But Love)", done by Justin Lassen, to the original soundtrack for the long-awaited horror movie "Midnight Meat Train". The latest film adapation of a Clive Barker book, the horror thriller stars Bradley Cooper ("...

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SACRIFICE: Classic 'The Exorcism' 1985 Demo Available For Download

The 1985 eight-song "The Exorcism" demo cassette by influential Toronto thrashers SACRIFICE has been made available for download at the Bazillion Points metal demo blog. According to the blog post, "[SACRIFICE] had quickly absorbed all the nuances of SLAYER's 'Hell Awaits', and pressed the accelerat...

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VORKUTA, KRATORNAS Split Seven-Inch Single Due In July

The long-delayed split seven-inch single featuring VORKUTA and KRATORNAS will be released in early July via Paragon Records. Both bands deliver brand new tracks exclusive to this release. VORKUTA's side of the split shows the thrashier side of the band mixed with its trademark black metal approach f...

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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: First 'Midheaven' Album Teaser Posted Online

The first of three teasers for "Midheaven", the second full-length CD from the Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, can be viewed below. The 30-second clip was directed by Michael Grodner (CHIODOS, PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS). Due on August 19 via Hopeless Records, "...

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WARBRINGER Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER have issued the following update: "Ryan Bates told us he would no longer be playing drums for the band yesterday, though he will continue to play so we could meet our show schedule. But the fact is we have to find a drummer as soon as possible, someone willing to jum...

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SLAYER's KING On TRIVIUM: 'It Inspires You To Be Better When You See Someone Kicking Ass'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke to Rock Sound TV earlier this week in London, England where he picked up the "Golden God" award at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, the annual awards bash owned by Future's Metal Hammer magazine. Watch the seven-minute chat below. In a recent interview with the UK's

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ENFORCER Confirmed For Sweden's ARVIKAFESTIVALEN

Swedish metal powerhouse ENFORCER has been confirmed for this summer's Arvikafestivalen, set to take place July 3-5 in Arvika, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are SLAYER, SOILWORK, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, THE HELLACOPTERS, VOLBEAT, DEATHSTARS, BEHEMOTH and AVATAR, among many others. For more informatio...

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KERRY KING: 'If I Had The Opportunity To Play A Song With ZAKK WYLDE, I'd Be All Over It'

UK's Terrorizer magazine recently conducted a short interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A few excerpts from the chat follow. Terrorizer: This is the third leg of the Unholy Alliance tour. Will this package just run and run? King: "It could keep coming as long as there are interesting bills t...

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APOCALYPTICA: More North American Dates Announced

Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA has scheduled the following North American dates: Aug. 05 - The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, Colorado Aug. 06 - Cain's Ballroom Tulsa, Oklahoma Aug. 07 - Village Theatre Little Rock, Arkansas Aug. 08 - Antones Beaumont, Texas Aug. 09 - Ozzfest Dallas, Texas Sep. 1...

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PRIMITIVE GRAVEN IMAGE Guitarist Slams KERRY KING For Finding TRIVIUM Inspirational

Guitarist Luke "Ljosalfur" Lehane of the UK black metallers PRIMITIVE GRAVEN IMAGE has slammed SLAYER guitarist Kerry King for citing TRIVIUM guitarists Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu as inspirational during a recent interview. Speaking to UK's Total Guitar magazine, King stated about TRIVIUM who wil...

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BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC Among Bands Who 'Made Heavy Metal What It Is'

Yahoo! Music writer Rob O'Connor has compiled a list of what he claims are "the 25 performing outfits who have made heavy metal what it is." His pick for the top spot, BLACK SABBATH, "mastered the art of the powerchord and the downward spiral . . by keeping it simple and focusing on ...

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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: New Song Posted Online; New Album Artwork Unveiled

Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will release its second full-length CD, "Midheaven", on August 19 via Hopeless Records. "The album follows a full cycle of man while he makes his ascent and discoveries and is eventually brought down by his lust of conquest and gr...