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Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Singer Explains His Departure
Former KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Howard Jones has released the following statement regarding his departure from the band: "Well, I guess I will shed a little light without going too deep. "As some of you may know, I've had a pretty interesting couple of years, to say the least, battling with some per...January 6, 2012
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CYNIC Frontman: 'Sometimes The Most Seemingly Negative Pieces Of Music Can Be Very Therapeutic'
Mark Holmes of Metal Discovery conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal the progressive rock/metal band CYNIC on December 5, 2011 in London, England. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Discovery: You have a new EP out, "Carbon-Based Anatomy", which is quite an...January 6, 2012
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Former VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Singer Dies At 27
Nicole Bogner, who was the vocalist for Austrian symphonic metallers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS from 2000 to 2005, has died after fighting a "severe disease over a long period of time." Bogner, 27, sang on the band's first two albums, "Eternal Endless Infinity" (2002) and "Cast Away" (2004). Commented VISI...January 6, 2012
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SOULFLY Taps Director THOMAS MIGNONE For 'World Scum' Video
SOULFLY has tapped Thomas Mignone (MEGADETH, SEPULTURA, DANZIG) of Doom Incorporated to direct the video for the band's new song "World Scum". The track comes off the band's eighth album, "Enslaved", which is due on March 13 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at Tallcat Studios in Phoenix,...January 5, 2012
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EPICA To Perform New Material For First Time At Dutch Show
Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA will perform material from their upcoming fifth full-length album, "Requiem For The Indifferent", for the first time on March 10 at Escape in Veenedaal, Netherlands. The band's European headlining tour in support of the CD will kick off on March 15 at Zeche in Bochum,...January 5, 2012
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LILLIAN AXE: 'XI: The Days Before Tomorrow' To Receive U.S. Release In February
Louisiana rockers LILLIAN AXE will release their new album, "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow", in North America on February 14 via CME Records. The CD will be made available in Europe on January 27 through Germany's AFM Records. "XI: The Days Before Tomorrow" was recorded at Sound Landing Studio in Cov...January 4, 2012
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TINNER: Trailer For Forthcoming Documentary Posted Online
A four-minute trailer for the forthcoming documentary about the Finnish/Swedish crust/grind band TINNER can be seen below. Filmmaker Johan Karrento of Inbreed Film has been following the band since April 2011 on a journey with many "highs" and "very, very deep lows." Due in the spring, "Döda Din Che...January 4, 2012
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METALLICA: 'Beyond Magnetic' To Receive CD Release
METALLICA's four-song EP called "Beyond Magnetic", which was made available digitally last month, will be released as a physical CD on January 31 (one day earlier internationally). The effort consists of the quartet of previously unheard tracks that the band unveiled in concert last month during its...January 4, 2012
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MESHUGGAH: New Album Release Date Announced
Swedish experimental extreme metallers MESHUGGAH have issued the following update: "After a long time of deep soul searching and intense wrecking of the psyches, the new album is finally done. Soon you will meet this colossus that will pulverize your being. Welcome to the other side on March 27." In...January 4, 2012
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BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION To Record Third Album In June
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the English-American rock supergroup featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH),blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER),will enter th...January 4, 2012
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SOULFLY: Footage Of First Two Shows With New Drummer
Drum-cam footage of SOULFLY's David Kinkade performing with the rest of the band at the 15th annual "D-Low Memorial" on Friday, December 30 at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe, Arizona can be seen below. Also available is fan-filmed video footage of Kinkade's first-ever concert with SOULFLY, which took...January 3, 2012
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Talks RONNIE JAMES DIO, DIMEBAG At 'Dimebash' (Video)
Eric Blair of "The Blairing Out With Eric Blair Show" conducted an interview with vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) at a massive gathering on December 14 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Dar...January 2, 2012
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PESTILENCE Drummer's THE NEW DOMINION Recording Sophomore Album
Two years after releasing their debut album, "…And Kindling Deadly Slumber", Tilburg, Holland-based death metallers THE NEW DOMINION have commenced the recording sessions for the follow-up effort at Split Second Sound Studios in Amsterdam. According to the band's drummer, Yuma van Eekelen, who is al...January 2, 2012
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IRON MAIDEN Guitarist, Ex-SKITH Frontman Release First PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION Track
IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith and former SIKTH frontman Mikee Goodman have joined forces in a brand new studio project called PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION. The band's debut album will be released on February 27 via Spinefarm Records. According to a press release, PRIMAL ROCK REBELLION's CD "fuses toge...January 2, 2012
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SOULFLY Mainman To Take Part In Online Video Chat
Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA) will take part in a video chat on January 15. For more information, send an email to [email protected] and you'll be contacted one hour before the chat is scheduled to take place. SOULFLY has set "Enslaved" as the title of its eighth album...January 2, 2012
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