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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...June 25, 2008
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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...June 25, 2008
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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, "...June 25, 2008
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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...June 24, 2008
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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'sJune 21, 2008
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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...June 20, 2008
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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...June 20, 2008
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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...June 20, 2008
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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...June 20, 2008
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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 ...June 20, 2008
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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...June 19, 2008
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SLAYER's KING Says He Gets Inspired By Great Players Like TRIVIUM's HEAFY And BEAULIEU
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King has revealed to UK's Total Guitar magazine that watching TRIVIUM guitarists Matt and Corey shred inspires SLAYER to play better themselves. King said he's looking forward to tearing up British venues alongside TRIVIUM when they co-headline this fall's UK tour. Although he...June 19, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN's 'Golden Gods' Acceptance Videos Posted Online
British metal legends IRON MAIDEN picked up two awards at the sixth Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards ceremony in the form of "Best UK Band" and the coveted "Icon Award" for their longstanding mascot Eddie. Being on tour in Canada, MAIDEN wasn't able to appear at the Golden Gods which was held Monday,...June 19, 2008
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DOWNLOAD Festival, GOLDEN GODS Awards, GENE HOGLAN Covered On Tonight's 'Tinitus'
This week's episode of the "Tinitus" radio show, which will air tonight (Wednesday, June 18) between 20.00 CET (8:00 p.m.) and 22.00 CET (10:00 p.m.) on Norway's P3, will feature interviews that were conducted at this past weekend's Download festival in the UK and the Metal Hammer Golden Gods ceremo...June 18, 2008
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SLAYER's KING: Next Album 'Supposed' To Be Ready By The End Of 2008
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King gave writer Joel McIver (Total Guitar, Metal Hammer) an update about the next SLAYER album and the band's future in general. Excerpts from the chat follow. McIver: SLAYER have just had an extended break. King: I didn't speak to the other guys for nine months. For the firs...June 18, 2008
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