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Watch DARK ANGEL Perform At Sweden's GEFLE METAL FESTIVAL
Fan-filmed video of DARK ANGEL's July 13 performance at the Gefle Metal Festival at Gasklockorna in Gävle, Sweden can be seen below. DARK ANGEL's founding guitarist Jim Durkin died on March 8 at the age of 58. An original member of DARK ANGEL, Durkin played on the band's first three albums — 1985's...July 17, 2023
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Superunknown Redux
More power to Magnetic Eye Records: purveyors of reliably great "redux" versions of classic albums, populated by an astonishing array of contemporary riff worshippers. Following on from commendable projects saluting AC/DC, ALICE IN CHAINS, BLACK SABBATH, HELMET, JIMI HENDRIX and PINK FLOYD, "Superun...July 14, 2023
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DAVID ELLEFSON On METALLICA-MEGADETH 'Feud': 'It Was Not My Feud, Because I Was A Huge METALLICA Fan'
On the latest episode of Riff Crew's The Realm, David Ellefson was asked about the supposed early "feud" between MEGADETH and METALLICA, stemming primarily from the fact that MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was a member of METALLICA for less than two years, from 1981 to 1983, before being dismissed an...July 7, 2023
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DARK ANGEL Hopes To Have 'Really Exciting News' Soon About Long-Awaited New Album
In a new interview with Heavy New York, Gene Hoglan was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for DARK ANGEL's long-awaited new album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I tell you, very soon we hope to be able to have a lot of exciting news available for all DARK AN...July 5, 2023
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Watch: ARMORED SAINT's JOHN BUSH Sings 'Burnin' Up' With JUDAS PRIEST Cover Band In Anaheim
This past Saturday (June 24),former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush performed the JUDAS PRIEST classic "Burnin' Up" with EARLY PRIEST, featuring Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, ANGER AS ART) and Lawrence Arrieta (FEAR),as part of "A Tribute To The Metal Gods: A Night Of Judas Priest"...June 26, 2023
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The Poison Chalice
When LEGION OF THE DAMNED first formed in the early '90s, under the name OCCULT, they could not have known exactly how enduring their bullish blend of death and thrash metal would turn out to be. "The Poison Chalice" is the Dutch band's eighth album and arrives four years after their last, the splen...June 9, 2023
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TROUBLE Pays Tribute To SAINT VITUS Bassist And 'Kindred Spirit' MARK ADAMS
Bruce Franklin, a founding member and guitarist for legendary doom metal band TROUBLE, has paid tribute to SAINT VITUS co-founder and bassist Mark Adams who died earlier this month after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 64 years old. Earlier today (Thursday, May 25),Franklin shared th...May 25, 2023
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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN: JIM DURKIN's Death 'Was An Absolute Surprise'
DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to the Mike Nelson Show about the passing of the band's founding guitarist Jim Durkin, who died on March 8 at the age of 58. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "His loss was a real tragedy to us all. It was an absolute surprise. We knew Jim had some he...May 25, 2023
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Shares New A.I. Video For 'Halloween In Heaven'
American gothic metal band TYPE O NEGATIVE has unveiled a darkly captivating treat for World Goth Day. Immerse yourself in the ethereal realm of "Halloween In Heaven" as artificial intelligence breathes new life into the track. Written by the band for their friend "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA),...May 22, 2023
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DARK ANGEL's GENE HOGLAN: We Were 'Shattered' And In 'Absolute Shock' After JIM DURKIN's Death
DARK ANGEL drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to Friday 13th about the passing of the band's founding guitarist Jim Durkin, who died on March 8 at the age of 58. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was a shock to us, I'll admit. Jim has always been rather mercurial with us. There'd be times whe...May 17, 2023
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Glacial Domination
Two observations for you. Firstly, Texas is definitely the epicenter of death metal right now. Secondly, FROZEN SOUL are seriously special. Produced by TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy, and brilliantly so, "Glacial Domination" is the kind of authoritative and substantial album that death metal's new breed absol...May 16, 2023
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THE OBSESSED Completes Work On 'Gilded Sorrow' Album: 'It's One Of The Best Things I've Ever Done', Says WINO
THE OBSESSED frontman Scott "Wino" Weinrich has confirmed to the "Heavy Galaxy" show that his band has completed work on its fifth studio album, "Gilded Sorrow", to be released later in the year on Ripple Music. "It's mastered," he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). "Personally, I think it's...April 27, 2023
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Alchemy For The Dead
It's an idyllic pursuit for artists to create something that's truly singular. Most eventually put their own spin, to whatever extent, upon the work of a few leading figures in their respective scenes. That's why it's so refreshing when an act like SPOTLIGHTS emerges. It only makes sense, then, that...April 24, 2023
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Fascination Street Sessions
Vegard Sverre Tveitan, better known to most metalheads by his pseudonym IHSAHN, needs little introduction for those well-versed in extreme metal. The 47-year-old musician is of course the frontman and primary composer for the legendary Norwegian black metal band EMPEROR, whose albums helped define t...March 21, 2023
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Watch: MORBID ANGEL Plays First Show With New Touring Drummer CHARLIE KORYN
Florida death metal pioneers MORBID ANGEL kicked off their 2023 U.S. tour this past Wednesday night (March 15) at Vinyl Music Hall in Pensacola, Florida. Fan-filmed video of their concert can be seen below. MORBID ANGEL's 2023 tour marks the band's first with drummer Charlie Koryn, who has previousl...March 17, 2023
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