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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTONES Announce Summer Dates

SYSTEM OF A DOWN and DEFTONES will join forces for the following shows in August: Aug. 02 - Philadelphia, PA - Susquehanna Bank Center Aug. 04 - Holmdel Township, NJ - PNC Center Aug. 05 - Wantagh, NY - Nikon At Jones Beach Aug. 07 - Washington, DC - Verizon Center Aug. 09 - Boston, ...

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Former MEGADETH, SCAR SYMMETRY, DEICIDE Members To Guest On New SIGHT OF EMPTINESS Album

Costa Rica-based melodic metal band SIGHT OF EMPTINESS has finished recording its as-yet-untitled third album, to be released later this year. The CD was recorded at SoloHits Studios in San José, Costa Rica with Swedish producer Thomas "Plec" Johansson (SCAR SYMMETRY, WATAIN, ESKIMO CALLBOY, SOLUTIO...

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OVERKILL: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'Electric Rattlesnake' Video Shoot

The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot for "Electric Rattlesnake", a brand new song from New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL, can be seen below. The clip was filmed in February at the historic Paramount Theater in Asbury Park, New Jersey w...

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JON OLIVA Comments On 'Hall Of The Mountain King' 25th-Anniversary Shows

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the Florida-based band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, is preparing to hit the road in June to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of heavy metal's most iconic records, "Hall Of The Mountain King" by SAVATAGE, where Oliva himself was the singer and main songwriter from 1982...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist To Host KQLZ 100.3 FM's 'My Turn' Radio Show

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen will host today's edition of the "My Turn" radio show, which airs on the Los Angeles station KQLZ 100.3 FM, at 6:00 p.m. PST. Click hereto stream the program live via the Internet. DEF LEPPARD will make a return to the United States this June with a massive ...

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SLAYER Guitarist Talks Next Album In New Interview

On April 12, SLAYER guitarist Kerry King spoke to Loudwire about the progress of the songwriting and recording sessions for the band's next album, tentatively due later in the year. "We've only been working on it for a couple of weeks right now, since our producer from the last record [Greg Fidelman...

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MASTODON Drummer: 'I'm Always Surprised When Somebody Buys Our Records'

Darryl Smyers of the Dallas Observer recently conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Dallas Observer: Oftentimes, your music is described as sludge metal, but your newest effort, "The Hunter", doesn...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE Guitarist Talks New Album, Horror Movies And Illegal Downloading

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with guitarist Ryan Waste of the Richmond, Virginia crossover act MUNICIPAL WASTE. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On leaving Earache Records for Nuclear Blast Records: Ryan: "We had finished our contract with Earache, w...

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MASTODON, FEIST Collaboration Available For Streaming

Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have just released a split seven-inch single with Canadian singer-songwriter Feist to celebrate Record Store Day. This very exclusive and highly anticipated pressing features MASTODON covering the Feist song "A Commotion", while Feist covers MASTODON's "Black T...

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SOIL: 'Earthday Birthday 19' Performance Footage

Fan-filmed video footage of SOIL's April 14 performance at Earthday Birthday 19 at Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida can be seen below. SOIL will release its first-ever DVD, entitled "Re-LIVE-Ing The Scars", on May 8 via Bieler Bros. Records. The two-disc set, which was recorded live on October 14, 2...

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Chicago-Based All-Girl Metal Band Managed By NICOLAS CAGE's Ex-Girlfriend

Christina Fulton, the former girlfriend of actor Nicolas Cage (with whom she has a son, Weston Coppola Cage) is producing and managing a Chicago-based all-girl metal band called DAUGHTER OF MAN. The group, which includes Camille McClellan on guitar and Franchesca Primo on drums, will be auditioning...

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BUCKCHERRY: Audio Sample Of New Song Available For Streaming

A one-minute audio sample of "Wherever I Go", a brand new song from California rockers BUCKCHERRY, can be streamed using the ReverbNation player below. The track will appear on the upcoming soundtrack to this year's highly anticipated movie, "Marvel's The Avengers". "Wherever I Go" is included on "A...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DEFTONES To Tour Together?

SYSTEM OF A DOWN and DEFTONES have posted cryptic messages on thier Twitter accounts, seeming to imply that they will announce a joint tour next week. The SOAD message reads: "Important announcement coming Monday. Stay tuned…" The tweet is accompanied by a picture of SYSTEM bassist Shavo Odadjian ho...

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NIGHTWISH To Tour North America With KAMELOT

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH will embark on a North American headlining tour in September with support from KAMELOT. The dates are as follows: Sep. 12 - Center Stage - Atlanta, GA Sep. 13 - Center Stage - Atlanta, GA Sep. 15 - Beacon Theatre - New York, NY Sep. 16 - Electric Factory...

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TED NUGENT Dropped From Fort Knox Concert After Controversial Obama Comments

According to Wave3.com, legendary rocker Ted Nugent was dropped from the June 23 concert at Fort Knox Godman Airfield in Fort Knox, Kentucky after he made comments that some perceived as a threat against President Barack Obama. Co-headliners REO SPEEDWAGON and STYX remain scheduled to perform at the...