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IN MOURNING: 'The Weight Of Oceans' Audio Samples Available
"The Weight Of Oceans", the third full-length album from Swedish progressive death metallers IN MOURNING, will be released on April 18 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was recorded in late 2011 at the Abyss and Black Lounge studios in Sweden with engineer Jonas Kjellgren. The cover art was created by K...March 9, 2012
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HAIL! In São Paulo: Video Interview, More Performance Footage Available
On March 4, Edu Rox of the "Lokaos Rock Show" conducted an interview with guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA) about HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),Kisser, drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBID...March 8, 2012
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MELVINS Tour Van Featuring KURT COBAIN's KISS Artwork Up For Online Auction
A tour van formerly used by MELVINS and featuring exterior artwork by late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain is currently up for sale on eBay. Known as the "Melvan," the 1972 Dodge Sportsman Royal Van served as the main vehicle for the band through many of their touring days. The eBay listing describes t...March 7, 2012
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EVERY TIME I DIE: Making Of 'Ex Lives' (Video)
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Ex Lives", the highly anticipated new album from magnificently brutal rockers EVERY TIME I DIE, can be seen below. It is also available below. The CD was released on March 6 via Epitaph Records. "Ex Lives" was helmed by renowned heavy rock producer Joe B...March 7, 2012
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OVERKILL: Making Of 'The Electric Age' - Part 3 (Video)
The second in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "The Electric Age", the new album from New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL, can be seen below. Due in North America on March 27 via eOne Music and in Europe on March 30 through Nuclear Blast Records, "...March 7, 2012
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SABATON's Swedish History Lesson On The Death Of Carolus Rex
"Carolus Rex", the new album from Swedish metallers SABATON, will be released in Europe on May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. The lyrics for the CD, which will be made available in both English and Swedish, deal with the Swedish Empire (referring to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721). A one...March 7, 2012
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HAIL!: São Paulo Footage Available
Video footage of HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) and bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH) — performing on March 4, 201...March 6, 2012
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MARYANN COTTON: 'Free Falling Angels' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Four musicians who performed on KING DIAMOND's 1990 album, "The Eye" — guitarists Andy La Rocque and Pete Blakk, bassist Hal Patino and drummer Snowy Shaw — are featured on "Free Falling Angels", the forthcoming debut album from Patino's son, Danish rock singer Maryann Cotton (born Jackie Patino). T...March 6, 2012
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SABATON: New Album To Be Made Available With Both English And Swedish Lyrics
"Carolus Rex", the new album from Swedish metallers SABATON, will be released in Europe on May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. The lyrics for the CD, which will be made available in both English and Swedish, deal with the Swedish Empire (referring to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721). Comme...March 5, 2012
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Possession
The time has arrived to introduce you to what will in fact end up as one of 2012's best traditional heavy metal albums, that being "Possession" by Olympia, Washington's CHRISTIAN MISTRESS. And yet as much as it will appeal to fans of classic heavy metal, including New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NW...March 4, 2012
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Defender, Redeemist
BEHOLD! THE MONOLITH is an inducer of earthquakes. You will feel the earth shift beneath your feet on this sucker. Don't cast aspersions about the "self-released" tag either. New kids, unknowns, or otherwise, "Defender, Redeemist" does more than hold its own against the commercially established and...March 4, 2012
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Guitarist GLEN DROVER Says He Left MEGADETH To Escape 'Destructive Atmosphere'
Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, TESTAMENT, EIDOLON) was interviewed on the "Metal Attack MTL" radio show on February 8 at Heavy MTL's "Battle Of The Bands" event in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where Drover was one of the judges. You can now watch the chat below. When asked if h...March 4, 2012
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Legendary Rock Guitarist RONNIE MONTROSE Dead At 64
Legendary American rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose died earlier today (Saturday, March 3) after a five-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 64 years old. Montrose's official web site has been updated with the following message: "A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose's 64t...March 3, 2012
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Former TNT Singer To Guest On STRYPER Frontman's Solo Album
Former TNT singer Tony Harnell will guest on the new solo album from STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet, due this summer on Big3 Records. Harnell will be a special guest vocalist on the song "Taking On The World Tonight". Commented Sweet: "I think Tony is truly one of the most underrated singers of all...March 3, 2012
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MICHAEL KISKE, KAI HANSEN Talk UNISONIC, Perform Acoustically In Spain (Video)
MariskalRock.com conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN and current UNISONIC members Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen during their recent promotional tour of Spain. You can now watch the chat in three parts below. In addition to Kiske and Hansen, UNISONIC features in its ranks Dennis Ward (bass) a...March 3, 2012
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