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'80s Thrashers MACE Are Back!
After a brief, 23-year vacation from the thrash scene, acclaimed '80s Northwest thrashers MACE have decided to lace up the combat boots for battle one more time. These guys shared the stage with the biggest thrash bands of the mid-'80s, including SLAYER, ANTHRAX, DEATH ANGEL, METAL CHURCH, CIRCLE JE...February 14, 2012
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer Celebrates 51st Birthday With His Bandmates; Video Footage, Photos
MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil celebrated his 51st birthday by hopping aboard drummer Tommy Lee's 360-degree circular drum coaster Wednesday night (February 8) during the band's residency show at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Neil's bandmates — Lee, guitarist Mick Mars and ba...February 14, 2012
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GENE HOGLAN Interviewed On 'Heady Metal With Jeff Olson' (Audio)
Legendary extreme-metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DARK ANGEL, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, FEAR FACTORY, DETHKLOK) was interviewed on the latest edition of "Heady Metal With Jeff Olson", the Internet radio show hosted by original TROUBLE drummer and current RETRO GRAVE mainman Jeff "Oly" Olson. You ca...February 13, 2012
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FEAR FACTORY Announces New Bassist
Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY have enlisted Matt DeVries as their new bass player. DeVries, previously of CHIMAIRA (where he played guitar) and most recently SIX FEET UNDER, joins the band replacing Byron Stroud. The announcement comes as the group continues work on its new album, "The In...February 13, 2012
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NO RETURN Signs With GREAT DANE RECORDS
Long-running French extreme metal band NO RETURN has inked a deal with Great Dane Records. The group is currently working on material for its eighth album, to be released later in the year. Great Dane Records is a young label from the north of France created by Raph and Geoff (ex-DISGUST guitarist)....February 13, 2012
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MEGADETH Bassist: Why I Decided To Try To Become A Pastor
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson last fall became one of 100 students in the distance education program at the Concordia Seminary in Clayton, Missouri. Classes include "Lutheran Distinctions," "Preaching I & II," "Introduction to Worship" and "Scripture and Faith." Speaking to Ken Kelly of The Mu...February 13, 2012
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FIREWIND: New 'Few Against Many' Studio Webisode Available
The third in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for "Few Against Many", the new album from Greek melodic metallers FIREWIND, can be seen below. FIREWIND, which is led by current OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Gus G., earier in the month announced a new dis...February 13, 2012
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist: 'We Are Fortunate To Have Been Able To Do This For 15 Years'
Michael Deeds of Macon.com recently conducted an interview with keyboardist Janne Wirman of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Macon.com: Extreme metal bands from Scandinavia often sound much more melodic than U.S. bands. Why do you think that is?...February 12, 2012
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DAVE GROHL's 'Sound City' Movie: Web Site Launched, Trailer Available
A teaser trailer for FOO FIGHTERS frontman and ex-NIRVANA drummer Dave Grohl's upcoming documentary about the studio where NIRVANA recorded its landmark album "Nevermind" can be seen below. A web site for the film has been launched at SoundCityMovie.com. Before Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, Califo...February 11, 2012
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FEAR FACTORY Completes Recording New Album
Los Angeles cyber metallers FEAR FACTORY have finished recording their new album, "The Industrialist", to be released this year in Europe via AFM Records and in the U.S. through Candlelight. The CD was once again co-produced by the band with Rhys Fulber (FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY, PARADISE LOST),with add...February 10, 2012
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GRUESOME GLORY: New Song Available For Streaming
"Consuming The Anti-Life Equation", a brand new song from Icelandic technical death metallers GRUESOME GLORY, can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below. The track is a preview of band's forthcoming full-length debut, which will be released later in the year. Since its formation in May 2009,...February 10, 2012
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RUSH: Novelization Of 'Clockwork Angels' In The Works
According to the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, Colorado-based sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson has announced via his Facebook page that he will be writing a novelization of RUSH's upcoming album, "Clockwork Angels". Anderson writes: "After dropping hints for a while, finally the big announcement, a...February 10, 2012
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JESSE LEACH On New KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Material: 'People Are Gonna Be Really Surprised'
Newly reinstated KILLSWITCH ENGAGE singer Jesse Leach gave his first radio interview since returning to the band to "Brock And The Fatguy", the show hosted by vocalist Brock Lindow of Alaskan metallers 36 CRAZYFISTS and Fatguy on Anchorage's alternative rock station 94.7 The End. You can now stream...February 10, 2012
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TESTAMENT Interviewed At NAMM (Video)
Jose Mangin, host/producer MTV.com's web-only show "Headbangers Ball" (and program director/DJ on SiriusXM Octane and Liquid Metal),conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy and guitarist Eric Peterson of San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT at the Dean Guitars booth at the 2012 NAMM (...February 9, 2012
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JAMES DURBIN: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was Such A Force In Metal'
"American Idol" finalist James Durbin recently spoke to Revolver magazine about his love for heavy metal and his debut solo album, "Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster", which includes a guest appearance by Mick Mars of MÖTLEY CRÜE. You can now watch the chat below. "The first time I heard metal was dr...February 9, 2012
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