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Rio Grande Blood

Uncle Al has gotta be pushing 50 at this point, but he's never been more enraged. Following MINISTRY's big comeback in 2004 with "Houses of the Molè", the cranky ringleader has assembled some new players (notably riffmeister Tommy Victor of PRONG and DANZIG fame, and PRONG/KILLING JOKE bassist Paul...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer RIPPER OWENS Interviewed For 'Metal, Rock, And Jazz' Book

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens was recently interviewed for the book "Metal, Rock, and Jazz", written by Harris M. Berger. Owens and other performers share their own experiences of the music, thereby challenging traditional notions of harmony and m...

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MANNTIS Prepare For Massive U.S. Tour; New Video Posted Online

Southern California quintet MANNTIS are currently preparing for a massive U.S. tour as direct support to DOPE that kicks off on June 14 and runs through August 7. The trek also features BLEED THE SKY (whom MANNTIS will swap the direct support slot with every other night) and A NEW REVOLUTION. The gr...

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3 Vulgar Videos

Though I had seen the footage on the original release, I looked on with a mix of sadness and disbelief as Dimebag Darrell Abbott smoked, drank, shredded, blew shit up, and lived his short life to the fullest in the infamous PANTERA home videos contained on "3 Vulgar Videos from Hell". Those precious...

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BYZANTINE Record EYEHATEGOD Cover For Upcoming Tribute Album

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE recently entered the studio to record a cover song for an upcoming upcoming EYEHATEGOD tribute album. Lead guitarist Tony Rohrbough offers this update: "While most of you were chowing down on some Easter dinner last Sunday, we were in the studio....

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Death to Tyrants

This weekend's batch of reviews is turning into a who's who of legends and journeymen. DARKTHRONE released its 12th album and IMPALED NAZARENE its ninth, and now SICK OF IT ALL not only unleashes its ninth long player (not counting EPs, splits, live recordings, etc),but also is celebrating its 20th...

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EYES OF SHIVA: 'Kamisama' Video To Include Appearance By SHAAMAN Singer

Brazilian band EYES OF SHIVA are currently producing the video clip for "Kamisama", the first single from their new album, "Deep". Filming for the clip, which pays homage to legendary Brazilian soccer player Zico (current coach of the Japanese national team),took place in a soccer stadium in São Ma...

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OPETH Mainman: We Don't Know If Drummer MARTIN LOPEZ Is Ever Coming Back

Helen Barradell of Australia's X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's early years: "I guess it gets more romantic in retrospect, almost like we actually had a good time. Of course we did have a good...

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ANVIL CHORUS To Play San Francisco Reunion Show, Release Long-Awaited Album

Legendary Bay Area metal band ANVIL CHORUS will be playing a one-off gig at the Rampage Radio 24th anniversary show on April 21, 2006 at Annie's Social Club in San Francisco. The group's lineup will consist of the following: Thaen Rasmussen - Guitar Aaron Zimpel - Bass, Lead Vocals Joe Bennett - Dru...

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IGNITE: New Song Posted Online

A brand new IGNITE track, entitled "Bleeding", has been made available for streaming at this location. The song comes off the Orange County band's upcoming album, "Our Darkest Days", due in Europe on May 15 via Century Media Records. The CD was produced and mixed by Cameron Webb (SOCIAL DISTORTION,...

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Live Live in Paris

Is it finally time for the BACKYARD BABIES to conquer their last frontier? They've toured with AC/DC, SOCIAL DISTORTION and VELVET REVOLVER, and they pre-date THE HELLACOPTERS. They've collaborated in various side projects with everyone from members of ENTOMBED to MICHAEL friggin' MONROE. Yet here i...

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WET ANIMAL: European Tour Dates Announced

WET ANIMAL, the Illinois-based quartet featuring TROUBLE members Rick Wartell (guitar) and Jeff "Oly" Olson (drums),will be embarking on a European tour beginning in late May. The dates are as follows: May 30 - Glasgow, UK @ Cathouse May 31 - Aberdeen, UK @ Lemontree Jun. 01 - Edinburgh, UK @ Liqui...

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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist's THE NIGHTWATCHMAN To Perform In Virginia

AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello's solo alter ego, THE NIGHTWATCHMAN, will be performing at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA on April 8. Also appearing on the bill are BOOTS RILEY (from THE COUP) and THE U-LINERS. The show is a benefit show for the Axis of Justice, a non-profit organization formed by More...

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BURN SEASON: New Podcast Available; Dates With NONPOINT Announced

Jacksonville, Florida's BURN SEASON have posted a new podcast at this location. The band, who released their self-titled debut album through Bieler Bros. Records last year, will be hitting the road with labelmates NONPOINT, as well as REVELATION THEORY and EGYPT CENTRAL, for a series of dates. The g...

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BACKYARD BABIES: More European Tour Dates Announced

Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES have lined up the following European dates during the coming months: Apr. 12 - Helsinki, FIN @ Noustori Apr. 13 - Helsinki, FIN @ Tavastia Apr. 14 - Tampere, FIN @ Pakkahuunhe Apr. 15 - Eskilstuna, SWE @ Kåren Apr. 16 - Gävle, SWE @ Sin City Apr. 17 - Åre, SWE ...