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Demonoir
To my ears the first three 1349 albums are among the best black metal triple-shots ever released, each one feral and uncompromising, yet with each subsequent album the band was developing both its identity and songwriting. Arguments have been made about the purity of "Liberation" compared to "Beyond...May 9, 2010
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Path of Fire
It sounds like a Polish death metal band (let's say BEHEMOTH) modeling its sound after a USDM style reminiscent of CANNIBAL CORPSE and MORBID ANGEL, yet performed by Swedish musicians. That would be AEON and if that description makes the band sound awfully goddamned heavy that's because they are awf...May 9, 2010
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Evil Power
You can always count on LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR to kick it old school, kick pretense to the curb, and kick out the motherfuckin' jams. They've done it consistently over the course of three excellent albums of barbarian metal — "Carnage", "The Ultimate Destroyer", and "War Metal Battle Master" (all on S...May 9, 2010
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Texas Metal Archives, Volume 1
There are two types of music fans in the world. One type, and I'd say they're in the majority, would look at a compilation like this and say "what the hell? I've never heard of any of these bands!" and put it back on the shelf. If you're among this group, then it's time for ...May 9, 2010
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Independent (reissue)
SACRED REICH were the either the laziest band on earth or the worst sufferers of writer's block in history. They stormed out of the gate with a minor thrash classic in 1987's "Ignorance", but the subsequent years-long waits between their albums effectively killed off any momentum they'd built up on...May 9, 2010
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Of Sulphur and Suicide
Attention all metal-oriented record labels, either you've overlooked "Of Sulphur and Suicide" by Switzerland's ALL LIFE ENDS or you've just not had a chance to listen to it yet. Whatever the case, give it a listen because you may very well find it good enough to stamp on a barcode and release it. Th...May 9, 2010
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AS I LAY DYING Films 'Parallels' Video
San Diego, California metallers AS I LAY DYING recently shot a video for the song "Parallels". A photo from the video shoot can be viewed below. The track comes off the band's new album, "The Powerless Rise", which is due on May 11 via Metal Blade Records. The CD is now available for streaming in .....May 9, 2010
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SLASH: Reunion Of Classic GUNS N' ROSES Lineup Is 'Just Not Logistically Going To Happen'
Australia's CourierMail.com.au recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. CourierMail.com.au: Your new solo album, "Slash", features Fergie as a guest vocalist. How did that go down with your rock fans?...May 9, 2010
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SUIDAKRA To Enter Studio In December
German melodic folk/death metallers SUIDAKRA have issued the following update: "Quite some time has passed since the last update. "We have been in North America, which was great as always! "Thanks to all of you who came out to the shows! We had a good time and hope to come back soon. "Right now we'r...May 9, 2010
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DÉTENTE Forced To Cancel European Dates
Reunited California metallers DÉTENTE — featuring original members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) alongside new vocalist Tiina Teal — have cancelled the remaining dates on their short European tour "due to a bandmember's illness." No further information is cu...May 6, 2010
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AC/DC Bites Bullet On Euro Chart
According to Billboard.com, AC/DC's "Iron Man 2" (Columbia/Sony Music Entertainment) release, which consists of catalog material from the mid-1970s onwards, starts a second week atop Billboard's European Albums chart. The CD has a second-week decline in the United Kingdom (1-3),Germany and Switzerl...May 6, 2010
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MASTERPLAN: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available
German/Norwegian melodic metallers MASTERPLAN will release their new album, "Time To Be King", on May 21 via AFM Records. The CD's first single, "Far From The End Of The World", was issued on April 16. "Time To Be King" track listing: 01. Fiddle Of Time 02. Blow Your Winds 03. Far From The End Of .....May 6, 2010
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WARBRINGER: New Video Interview Available
Russell "Evil G." Johnson of BareBonesMusic.com recently conducted an interview with lead singer John Kevill of Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER. The nine-minute clip, which includes performance footage, can be viewed below. WARBRINGER last year parted ways with bassist Ben Bennett and was rejoined...May 5, 2010
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GODSMACK Headed For Another U.S. No. 1
According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, "The Oracle", the fifth album from Massachusetts rockers GODSMACK, is on track (based on one-day sales reports) to sell between 100,000 and 110,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to deb...May 5, 2010
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NEVERMORE: New Song To Debut On FULL METAL JACKIE's Radio Show This Weekend
A brand new NEVERMORE track entitled "Without Morals" will be premiered on this weekend's (May 7-9) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. To see a full list of stations carrying the program and when it airs, go to FullMetalJackieRadio.com. "The Obsidian Conspiracy", the lo...May 5, 2010
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