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The Sun Comes Out Tonight
There's nothing wrong with pop in hard music, as long as it's done with any kind of heart. After all, the RAMONES were quintessential pop rockers on top of punk icons. Richard Patrick has always been bipolar when it comes to his FILTER projects. Almost as if to prove a point, he struck gold with ...July 13, 2013
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Dawning
A decade has passed since Ohio's MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT unassumingly crept into what was then a burgeoning post-metal scene, and quickly converted many a fan with a memorable debut that was steeped in equal parts pulverizing power and sublime atmospherics. Since then, the band has enjoyed less wides...July 13, 2013
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Abra Kadavar
There's something vaguely WOLFMOTHER-ish about KADAVAR's meticulously coiffed beards and retro-authentic wardrobe - not to mention the almost clinical efficiency of their debut album's proto-metal revival - which, at times, felt rather calculating in its taut, clean construction and delivery. But as...July 13, 2013
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Chernobyl Survivor
"Chernobyl Diaries" pushed the limits of good taste as a so-so horror film yet no one cried foul, per se, since the premise was so ludicrous audiences just rolled with it at face-value. So too will speed junkies look past the equally ludicrous title "Chernobyl Survivor" by Quebecois tech thrashers,...July 13, 2013
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The Dogs Have Barked, The Birds Have Flown
Under normal, everyday circumstances, tempers might flare, fists fly, and even vomit spew over the mention of a relatively pure southern rock album being reviewed on these here pages; but when said album issues from the sharp-toothed maw of the eclectic Neurot Recordings, you can rest assured there'...July 13, 2013
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Born Under the Capricorn
The members of BLACK CAPRICORN hail from the Italian island of Sardinia, but the inspiration for their sophomore release, 2013's "Born Under the Capricorn", emanates from the zodiac constellation that inspired their name, plus, in their own words, "the beast with horns." Nice! Even better, though th...July 13, 2013
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ANUBIS GATE: 'Horizons' Album Teaser Available
A three-minute teaser for "Horizons", the sixth album from Danish melodic progressive power metallers ANUBIS GATE, in the form the three short studio videos the group shot during the recording sessions for the CD can be seen below. The clip includes rough-mix versions of the songs "Destined To Remem...July 13, 2013
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SLAUGHTER At FOX5 Studios In Las Vegas: Interview, Acoustic Performance
A couple of months ago, SLAUGHTER bassist Dana Strum and lead singer Mark Slaughter took part in an interview and acoustic performance at The Gibson Showroom at FOX5 studios in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can see video footage of their appearance below. SLAUGHTER's best-selling release date is the group'...July 12, 2013
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MAD ARCHITECT Reveals New Single And Album Details
"Mad Architect", a brand new song from the Swedish dark power metal band MAD ARCHITECT, can be streamed below. The track, which can be purchased through all popular download platforms, comes off the group's new album, "Journey To Madness", due on July 23 through Supertzar Records. The CD will be mad...July 12, 2013
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SEPULTURA Completes Recording New Album
Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA have completed recording their new album for a tentative October release via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was tracked over a 40-day period at producer Ross Robinson's (KORN, LIMP BIZKIT, SLIPKNOT) studio in Venice, California and will be mixed and mastered by...July 10, 2013
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THE WINERY DOGS Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
THE WINERY DOGS, the power trio featuring Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ADRENALINE MOB),Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG) and Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, August 14 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p...July 10, 2013
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RAVEN To Tour North America In September/October
Veteran British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN will embark on a U.S. and Canadian tour in September. Joining them on the tour will be special guests and longtime friends MPIRE OF EVIL, the band formed in 2010 by ex-VENOM members Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Tony "The Demolition Man" Dolan (bass,...July 10, 2013
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NIGHTWISH Announces North American Premiere Of 'Imaginaerum' Film
The North American premiere of the "Imaginaerum" film — based on album of the same name from Finnish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH — is scheduled for August 4 at the Fantasia international film festival at Imperial Theatre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. For more information, go to FantasiaFestival.com...July 10, 2013
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RUNNING WILD: New Album Title Revealed
German power metallers RUNNING WILD will release their new album, "Resilient", on October 4 in Germany and October 7 in the rest of Europe via Steamhammer/SPV. The North American release date will be revealed soon, but the CD will definitely arrive in the U.S. this October. Says RUNNING WILD mainman...July 10, 2013
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Does MACHINE HEAD Use Fake Guitar Amps?
Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel (pictured below) of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD have defended themselves against accusations that they use fake amps as a part of their stage show, insisting that it's something that's been a part of rock shows for decades. Responding to an article that w...July 10, 2013
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