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The Ichthyologist

In a sense, the eclectic collective known as GIANT SQUID is as mysterious and elusive as the lore-inspiring creature from which they took their name. Dwelling beneath the watery cloak of the ocean's depths, the over-sized cephalopod has managed to escape the clutches of science since the dawn of man...

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GLORIOR BELLI Seeks New Drummer

Paris, France-based black metallers GLORIOR BELLI have issued the following update: "Mortaeus [drums] will cover the U.S. tour with GLORIOR BELLI [along with ABSU, AVERSE SEFIRA and SOTHIS] in June, but we're still looking for a new permanent drummer anyway... Especially for European dates and the n...

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GORGUTS Mainman Confirms New Album Plans; Rehearsal Video Available

Guitarist/vocalist Luc Lemay of the reactivated Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada-based technical death metal band GORGUTS has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "After all the posts on metal websites and forums lately, I've decided that it was time for me to confirm all the rumors about...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'Play My Game' Artwork, Details Revealed

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will release his first solo album, "Play My Game", in May via SPV/Steamhammer. The offering consists of around a dozen brand-new tracks that Owens composed himself or together wit...

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MELDRUM Members To Answer Fan Questions

Drummer Gene Hoglan and bassist Laura Christine of MELDRUM — the band formed by ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum (who died in May 2008 as a result of a cystic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead) — will be available to chat with fans and a...

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Reunited DÉTENTE In Writing Mode

Reunited California-based metallers DÉTENTE — featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn (HELLION) and guitarist Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD) alongside original DÉTENTE members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) — are working on new material for a tentative late 2009 release...

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THE ANGELS, ROSE TATTOO, THE SCREAMING JETS To Team Up For 'Australian Monsters Of Rock'

THE ANGELS, ROSE TATTOO and THE SCREAMING JETS will team up for the "Australian Monsters Of Rock" concert on Saturday, April 25 at Enmore Theatre in Sydney, Autralia. The first of these Aussie rock legends to take to the stage will be THE SCREAMING JETS. After an extended hiatus between albums, one...

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EXIVIOUS Featuring CYNIC, TEXTURES Members: Debut Album Due In May

Holland's fusion metal act EXIVIOUS, which features members of legendary U.S. prog band CYNIC and Dutch metallers TEXTURES, will release its self-titled debut album on May 11 through the EXIVIOUS web site and MySpace page. The LP will be made available in a limited edition of 1,000 numbered copies,...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer's 'American Soldier' Track-By-Track Breakdown

The Breakdown Room, AnybodyListening.net's QUEENSRŸCHE discussion forum, has posted a track-by-track description of the band's forthcoming album, "American Soldier", written by vocalist Geoff Tate. It is also available below. QUEENSRŸCHE's twelfth studio release, the epic concept album "American Sol...

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JOE LYNN TURNER's SUNSTORM: New Album Details Revealed

Frontiers Records has set an April 17 European release date for the second album from legendary vocalist Joe Lynn Turner's (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) SUNSTORM project, entitled "House of Dreams". The first SUNSTORM album saw the light of day in 2006 when Turner followed Frontiers presi...

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Reformed GORGUTS Working On New Material

GORGUTS, the acclaimed technical death metal band from Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada, has reportedly reformed with a brand new lineup and is currently working on material for a new studio album. Four songs are said to have already been completed, with several more on the way. GORGUTS' current lineup is...

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CRYPT OF KERBEROS To Release New Seven-Inch Single

Swedish cult death metal group CRYPT OF KERBEROS will release a new seven-inch EP. According to the band, two new songs were written by guitarist Peter Bjärgö with lyrics by Bjärgö and drummerMattias Borgh. The new material which was recorded and produced at Bjärgö's Erebus Odora Studio and can be d...

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METALLICA's HETFIELD: 'An Oyster Could Have Taken Me Down'

METALLICA frontman James Hetfield headed home to the United States on Monday morning (March 9) after being hospitalized in Stockholm, Sweden over the weekend. Hetfield was admitted to the hospital on Sunday (March 8) with dehydration after coming down with a possible case of food poisoning. He was r...

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EX-MANOWAR Guitarist ROSS THE BOSS Says Illegal Downloading Is Killing Music

MetalSucks' Sammy O'Hagar recently conducted an interview with ex-MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman. An excerpt follows below. MetalSucks: You mentioned earlier in your response how you think that the Internet has killed rock and roll. Could you clarify that a little? Ross: I certainly can....

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CLUTCH, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED Added To ROCK ON THE RANGE

CLUTCH and DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED have been added to Rock On The Range — America's premiere destination rock festival — which will return to Columbus, Ohio's Crew Stadium Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. The 2009 lineup for the nationally renowned festival, centrally located in the heart of the c...