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FEAR FACTORY's CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS To Produce Vocals For ASYLUM

FEAR FACTORY's Christian Olde Wolbers will produce the vocals, alongside Markus Johansson, on the debut album from ASYLUM, the Illinois-based project featuring Markus Johansson (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Johnny Rox (bass guitar). In addition, ZIMMERS HOLE vocalist "The Heathen" will record guest...

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GORY BLISTER: Italian Dates Announced

Long-running Italian technical death metallers GORY BLISTER have scheduled the following dates in their home country: Jul 12 - Wall out festival - Cittadella - PD Jul 19 - Rivalta in Rock 2008 - Rivalta Bormida - AL GORY BLISTER recently completed work on its new album, "Graveyard of Angels", due la...

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TERROR SYNDROME: Two Songs From Debut Album Posted Online

TERROR SYNDROME, the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based band featuring THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen, has posted two audio samples from its newly completed self-titled debut album on the group's MySpace page. The effort was mixed by Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD)...

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MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN Talks To MP3.com; Video Posted Online

MINISTRY head honcho Al Jourgensen recently sat down for a lengthy video interview with MP3.com. Filmed in Al's hotel room on the eve of the band's final performance in San Francisco, the chat centers on the end of Jourgensen's long-running band, and what, exactly, he plans to fill his time with pos...

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SCAR SYMMETRY: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online

Swedish metallers SCAR SYMMETRY have posted behind-the-scenes footage of the recording sessions for their third CD, "Holographic Universe", due on June 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch the six-minute clip below. "Holographic Universe" track listing: 01. Morphogenesis (3:54) 02. Timewave Zero (5:...

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We Are the Nightmare

I still cannot believe I've not owned any ARSIS albums until "We Are the Nightmare", the band's debut for Nuclear Blast (after spending time on Willowtip). I even managed to miss the band's set a year or so ago after arriving late. One is never quite sure whether the hype over a group like ARSIS ...

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Chapter VII: Hope And Sorrow

I should start out by admitting that I've never been a huge SEVENDUST fan. I don't outwardly abhor the band and have even caught myself enjoying their energy-fueled live set (which hits much harder than any of their albums ever have) on an occasion or two. The one thing I will say about the Atlanta-...

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Hate Takes its Form

"Hate Takes its Form" from Denmark's DAWN OF DEMISE is a refreshing take on death metal. It is an example of understanding that "heavy" does not only mean relentless blasting, inhuman speed, or over the top technicality. The band takes a modern, groovy and violent approach with a lot of mid-tempo se...

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666: Satan's Soldiers Syndicate

There is a reason why Germany's DESASTER took their name from DESTRUCTION's "Total Desaster" way back in 1988. They knew then as they know now that Germany's thrash movement was something special and continues to be so. The sound emanates from deep within the fires of Hell, the riffs melting flesh,...

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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: More Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online

After spending two months on the road as part of the 2008 Take Action Tour, Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT has entered Red Bull Studios in Santa Monica, California with producer Toby Wright (METALLICA, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, SOULFLY, FEAR FACTORY) to complete...

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GRAND MAGUS To Release 'Iron Will' In June

Swedish powerhouse GRAND MAGUS, which features in its ranks current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will release its fourth full-length album, "Iron Will", on June 9 via Rise Above Records. The CD was once again recorded in Stockholm, with Oneman acting as engineer and co-producer....

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SINNER Mainman: 'We Are Very Happy About The New Songs' And 'The Vibe'

SINNER, the veteran German metal oufit led by Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR),has finished recording its new album, "Crash & Burn", for a September 19 release via AFM Records. Commented Sinner: "The last tone is recorded, the rough mixes are done! The harddrive is delivered to Achim Khler's studio whe...

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OPERATIKA Seeks New Bassist

New Jersey-based symphonic/power metallers OPERATIKA are seeking a new bassist. Requirements are as follows * Must have transportation * Must be able to practice once or twice a week * Must have good gear * Must want to play lots of shows (local and out-of-state) Interested parties can contact the g...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Studio Video Tour Available

GuitarWorld.com has posted a video tour of legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN personal studio in Miami, Florida. Watch it at this location. As previously reported, MALMSTEEN took part in a clinic and autograph session for Fender at the Dallas International Guitar Show on April 19. Fan-film...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'Nostradamus' Previewed

Metal Edge (web site) contributor Bryan Reesman (web site) was the first American journalist to fully hear the new JUDAS PRIEST rock opera "Nostradamus" and interview Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, and K.K. Downing about it this past Tuesday. The interview will run as the July 2008 cover story of Metal...