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It's been easy for lifelong THE GATHERING fans to dish on the band's trundling ball of confusion. A large consensus rolled out on the Dutch expressionistic group in the shadow of Anneke van Giersbergen's heels out of sheer loyalty, those who'd stuck with THE GATHERING's transition from ambient metal...
March 10, 2013
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Putrid Death Sorcery

Though God knows the deafening racket emanating from neighboring countries should have been enough to destabilize every cr?me br?l?e and souffl? in sight, but France oddly contributed next to nothing to death metal's first golden era. Heck, with the notable exception of MASSACRA (maybe AGRESSOR, too...
March 10, 2013
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PRO-PAIN Mainman Interviewed By 'Dutch Distortion' (Video)

Frank Schonewille of Dutch Distortion conducted an interview with Gary Meskil of the legendary hardcore/metal band PRO-PAIN on February 17 at NAXT Stage in Almelo, The Netherlands. You can now watch the chat below. PRO-PAIN recently inked a deal with SPV/Steamhammer. Commented Steamhammer A&R re...
March 9, 2013
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BLACK TUSK Completes Work On New EP

Savannah, Georgia's BLACK TUSK has completed recording its new EP for a spring release via Relapse Records. Recorded with producer Phillip Cope (KYLESA, BARONESS) at the Jam Room in Columbia, South Carolina, it will serve as a gateway between 2011's "Set The Dial" and the band's next full-length eff...
March 7, 2013
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AXL ROSE On Classic GN'R Reunion: 'It's Not Somewhere I'd Go Back To Or Would Want To Go Again'

Adelaide Now conducted an exclusive interview via e-mail with GUNS N' ROSES lead singer Axl Rose. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Adelaide Now: You don't seem like someone who trawls Facebook or Twitter or YouTube. Do any of the fan or media comments filter through to you? What are...
March 6, 2013
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THY ART IS MURDER: Second 'Hate' Track-By-Track Breakdown Video

"Hate", the second album from Australia's hottest new extreme metal export THY ART IS MURDER, will be released in the U.S. on April 2 and in Europe on April 5 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the new U.S. partnership between Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger and former Roadrunner Records A&R ch...
March 6, 2013
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PAUL STANLEY Joins GENE SIMMONS As Founding Partner In Rock & Brews Restaurant Venture

Rock & Brews announced that KISS rock legend Paul Stanley is joining forces with fellow KISS co-founder Gene Simmons in his Rock & Brews restaurant venture as the company prepares for worldwide expansion. Together, they will co-host the March 22 and 23 opening of Rock & Brews in San Jose...
March 5, 2013
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LAMB OF GOD Frontman Acquitted Of Manslaughter

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe was found not guilty of manslaughter earlier today (Tuesday, March 5) by a panel of Czech judges in the concert death of one of the metal band's fans. Blythe was facing the possibility of conviction and a long-term jail sentence after a May 2010 incident in which a...
March 5, 2013
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Psychologist: LAMB OF GOD Frontman Has Problems Controlling His Emotions

According to WTVR, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe's manslaughter trial in Prague, Czech Republic resumed earlier today (Monday, March 4) after court was adjourned last month due to missing witnesses. Blythe is facing the possibility of conviction and a long-term jail sentence after a May 2010 inc...
March 4, 2013
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EPICA's 10th-Anniversary Show To Be Streamed Online

On March 23, Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers EPICA will celebrate their 10th anniversary with a special performance titled "Retrospect". Joining them on stage will be a 70-piece symphonic orchestra and choir, making it the band's most ambitious project ever. It would be nearly impossible to...
March 4, 2013
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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS To Receive Humanitarian Award

On March 9, founding KISS drummer Peter Criss will be honored by the American Cancer Society as Humanitarian Of The Year at this year's Hope Lounge gala. Chaired by Lori Kirsch, the American Cancer Society's Hope Lounge will be held in the exciting new venue Encore at 106 Schanck Road, Freehold, New...
March 3, 2013
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BRET MICHAELS' New Solo Album Pushed Back To June

The release date of POISON singer Bret Michaels's new solo album, "Good Songs & Great Friends", has been pushed back to June 11 from the previously announced March 26 (via Poor Boy Records). The effort brings together the friends that Michaels has made along the way with some of the songs that h...
March 3, 2013
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA: I Don't Even Like The Word 'Rock Star'

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist DJ Ashba, who joined the band in March 2009 following the departure of Robin Finck, spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald about being in one of rock 'n' roll's most contentious acts. "It's the craziest roller-coaster ride you'll ever be on," the 40-year-old axeman said, "but I w...
March 1, 2013
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THY ART IS MURDER: First 'Hate' Track-By-Track Breakdown Video

"Hate", the second album from Australia's hottest new extreme metal export THY ART IS MURDER, will be released in the U.S. on April 2 and in Europe on April 5 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the new U.S. partnership between Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger and former Roadrunner Records A&R ch...
February 28, 2013
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SISTER SIN: New Video Interview Posted Online

The Age Of Metal conducted an interview with Swedish female-fronted heavy rockers SISTER SIN before the band's February 23 performance at Rocky Point Cantina in Tempe, Arizona as the support act for Doro Pesch. You can now watch the chat below. SISTER SIN's third album, "Now And Forever", entered th...
February 27, 2013