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DRUDGERY Signs With YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
DRUDGERY the new Guelph, Ontario-based grind/hardcore project spearheaded by drummer Matt Connell (ex-FUCK THE FACTS, EXHUMED) which also features Steve Ferraro, formerly of DEAR BLACK DIARY has inked a deal with Year of the Sun Records for the release of its debut EP, "Rust". "This band started as...May 20, 2008
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VOIVOD Singer's PARANOLAND Project Schedules First Live Dates
PARANOLAND, the Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based band featuring vocalist Denis "Snake" Belanger (VOIVOD) and longtime friend, bassist Botcher (AGGRESSION),alongside guitarist Frank Legendre (GROOVY AARDVARK),drummer Matt and guitarist/programmer Fire Lewis, has scheduled the following dates: May 31...May 20, 2008
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SHADOWS FALL Members Rock ZOOM Portable Recorders; Video Available
Video footage of SHADOWS FALL members Matt Bachand (guitar) and Jason Bittner (drums) talking about and demoing the Zoom H4 and Zoom H2 portable recorders can be viewed below. SHADOWS FALL recently received a Grammy nomination in the "Best Metal Performance" category for "Redemption", the first sing...May 20, 2008
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Says Singer Search Is 'Coming Along'
According to The Pulse of Radio, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum officially launched his new line of clothing last Wednesday (May 14) in Los Angeles, at the grand opening of his new Sorum Noce boutique. Sorum teamed with fashion designer and longtime friend Max Noce to create a new line of "elega...May 19, 2008
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ICED EARTH To Return To Athens In July
ICED EARTH has posted the following message on its web site: "It's official ICED EARTH will return to the home of their most frenzied fanbase in Europe and the world Greece on July 20, 2008 at the Lycabettus Theater in Athens. It will be the first time since the band's 1999 performance at the Rondon...May 19, 2008
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KATAGORY V In Writing Mode
Utah-based progressive/power metallers KATAGORY V are currently writing material for the follow-up to 2007's "Hymns of Dissension". Bassist Dustin Mitchell states, "We've been very busy the last few months compiling ideas and working out song arrangements for album #5. And thus far, it would be safe...May 19, 2008
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FORBIDDEN Announces New Drummer For European Tour
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have tapped Mark Hernandez (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE, RE:IGNITION, VIO-LENCE, TORQUE, TECHNOCRACY, SOCIAL UNREST) to play the drums on the band's upcoming European tour. According to a press release, "Mark Hernandez is one of the most dynam...May 19, 2008
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Be Gone
In an interview I conducted with PHARAOH guitarist Matt Johnsen a couple of months ago, I was discussing the fact that I still preferred 2006's "The Longest Night" to new album "Be Gone", though not by a wide margin. It is one of those instances where the follow-up to an album that you adored (it .....May 19, 2008
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TYLER, SLASH, SORUM, CANTRELL Jam At MusiCares MAP Fund Concert; More Video Available
Video footage of Steven Tyler (AEROSMITH),Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Billy Morrison (THE CULT, CIRCUS DIABLO) and Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) performing LED ZEPPELIN's "Whole Lotta Love" at the fourth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit c...May 18, 2008
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: 'Blood' Version Of 'Waking The Demon' Video Available
The "blood" version of BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's "Waking the Demon" video can be viewed in the player below. "Waking the Demon" is the latest clip from BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE's sophomore album, "Scream Aim Fire" (Jive/Zomba). As previously reported, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will release the song "Wa...May 17, 2008
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CAMP FREDDY Continuing Work On Debut Album
CAMP FREDDY the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris Ch...May 17, 2008
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WARREL DANE To Film 'Brother' Video
After much anticipation, the inaugural solo effort from NEVERMORE vocalist Warrel Dane is finally available in stores. Entitled "Praises to the War Machine", the CD is being hailed across the globe as one of the year's best metal offerings. Comments Dane: "So here we are finally, the week of release...May 16, 2008
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE To Release 'Waking The Demon' Download-Only Single
Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will release the song "Waking the Demon" on Monday, June 16 as a download-only track exclusively through iTunes. There is also going to be a digital comic book based around the track itself available to download. "Waking the Demon", the new video from BULLET F...May 16, 2008
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JOEY RAMONE: 2008 'Birthday Bash' Details Revealed
Celebrating what would have been the 57th birthday of punk icon Joey Ramone, the annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash will take place Monday, May 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. Mickey Leigh, event organizer and brother of Joey Ramone, has announced that, as part of the eighth annual Bash,...May 15, 2008
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CRYPTOPSY Drummer Slams Internet 'Naysayers'
Sean Palmerston of View magazine recently conducted an interview with CRYPTOPSY drummer Flo Mounier. A few excerpts from the chat follow. On extremely rough mixes of songs from CRYPTOPSY's upcoming album, "The Unspoken King", being leaked online without the band's approval: "I don't know who, but so...May 15, 2008

