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Canadian Church Uses Heavy Metal To Reach Teens: Video Available

Canada's CTV News reports that high school metalheads gathered in a Moncton, New Brunswick church this week — not to pray, but to fight it out in a deafening battle of the bands. Organizers at the Moncton Wesleyan Church hoped to reach out to youth who would normally stay far away from the ...
October 19, 2006
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ELDRITCH Records Italian Gigs For Possible Live CD

Italian progressive-aggressive metal band ELDRITCH recorded its gigs in Livorno and Milano on October 6-7 for a possible live CD, according to a posting on the group's official web site. ELDRITCH is currently compelting the pre-production for its seventh album, tentatively titled "Blackeneday", for...
October 17, 2006
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Ex-MORBID ANGEL/HATE ETERNAL Member JARED ANDERSON Dead At 30

According to Cincinnati.com, former MORBID ANGEL/HATE ETERNAL bassist/vocalist Jared Anderson passed away on Saturday, October 14 at the age of 30. The cause of his death has not yet been released. Visitation will take place Thursday, October 19 at the E. C. Nurre Funeral Home, St. Rt. 125 Amelia, O...
October 17, 2006
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Discusses Appearance In 'The Pick Of Destiny' Movie

Chris Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports: Former BLACK SABBATH frontman and heavy metal icon Ronnie James Dio recalls first hearing about Tenacious D — that is, the metal-inspired comic rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — in 2001, when they released "Dio", a song that argues: "Dio has rocked .....
October 15, 2006
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THE CHELSEA SMILES To Release Debut Album In November

THE CHELSEA SMILES, the band featuring Todd Youth (ex-MURPHYS LAW, D-GENERATION, DANZIG),will release its full-length debut, "Thirty Six Hours Later", on November 7 via Acetate Records. A few songs from the CD can be previewed at the group's MySpace page. Todd Youth also played guitar for MOTÖRHEAD...
October 14, 2006
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AMERICAN ANGEL Signs With CHAVIS RECORDS

AMERICAN ANGEL has signed a deal with Chavis Records. Previously signed to Grudge/BMG, AMERICAN ANGEL received national exposure with their self-titled debut release and video single "How Can I Miss You", which was featured on MTV's "Headbanger's Ball" in 1989. After a 15-year hiatus, AMERICAN ANGEL...
October 13, 2006
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MAX And IGOR CAVALERA Reunited After 10 Years: More Photos Available

Several photos of brothers and former SEPULTURA bandmates Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) playing together and hanging out for the first time in 10 years at the 10th annual D-Low Memorial Festival on August 17, 2006 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, AZ have been posted online at this l...
October 12, 2006
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Original FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Recounts Band's History

On October 31, Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue — FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday for the Deceiver". The album will be re-released as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remixed version (by the album's original...
October 12, 2006
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Former CATARACT Bassist Joins VALE TUDO

Michael Henggeler, former bassist of the Swiss metalcore band CATARACT, has joined the Zurich hardcore hopefuls VALE TUDO. VALE TUDO can be seen live on the following dates: Oct. 16 - CH - Zurich @ Zuri-Bar Oct. 21 - CH - Oberentfelden @ Boeroem Oct. 28 - CH - Zurich @ Bazillus Nov. 11 - ...
October 12, 2006
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P.O.D.: 'Greatest Hits (The Atlantic Years)' Details Revealed

Spiritual rockers P.O.D. (a.k.a. PAYABLE ON DEATH) began their rise in the late '90s with their unique brand of inspiring lyrics and driving metal, hip-hop, tribal, and reggae influences. With a 14-year career under their belts, P.O.D. has logged a remarkable array of achievements, including worldwi...
October 10, 2006
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Former P.O.D. Guitarist's THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT Heading Out On Fall Tour

Southern California hard rock quartet THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT, featuring former P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel, will hit the road beginning next week. The band is touring in support of its first full-length album, "United We Fear", which was released earlier this year. Currently, the group's second...
October 9, 2006
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New JOHN 5 Solo Album To Feature ZAKK WYLDE, JOE SATRIANI

Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 is working on his third solo album for Shrapnel Records. Entitled "The Devil Knows My Name", the CD will feature guest appearances by Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),Joe Satriani, Tommy Clufetos (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-ALICE COOP...
October 8, 2006
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D.R.I.'s SPIKE CASSIDY: SPIKEFEST 2006 Benefit Concerts Announced

The organizers of Spikefest 2006, a series of events designed to raise money for D.R.I. guitarist Spike Cassidy, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, have sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Spikefest was started by two friends to raise money for our friend Spike Cassidy from D....
October 8, 2006
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ARMY OF ANYONE Making Beautiful Music

Jonathan Cohen of Billboard.com reports that ARMY OF ANYONE, the new rock act featuring FILTER's Richard Patrick and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS principals Robert and Dean DeLeo, is introducing itself with the single "Goodbye", which is No. 21 this week on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. The group's self...
October 8, 2006
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U.D.O. Begins Recording New Album

U.D.O., the band led by former ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, has entered the studio to begin recording its new album for an April 2007 release via AFM Records. More information will be made available soon. U.D.O. supported LORDI on September 28 at the Live Music Hall in Cologne. Dirkschneider m...
October 7, 2006