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The Wretch
On "The Wretch" it's back to basics, back to the roots, and back to the stripped-down doom metal that has always been at the dark heart of Indianapolis' THE GATES OF SLUMBER. Whereas 2008's "Conqueror" and 2009's "Hymns of Blood and Thunder" pushed the doom envelope into traditional heavy metal terr...June 20, 2011
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In Carbon Mysticism
One can appreciate the effort and the sense of adventure that some bands have taken in pushing black metal boundaries or at least testing the limits. However, embarking on a trip into murky, deep USBM waters on a moonless night without life jackets, flashlights, and an extra couple of oars is a very...June 20, 2011
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The Third Aeon
Italy's BLACK OATH must have read with strict attentiveness the instructions for making deep, mournful, and long traditional doom metal songs and then put its collective heart and soul into the effort, which is manifested in full-length debut "The Third Aeon". That studious approach combined with a...June 20, 2011
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TESTAMENT Recording New Album With Drummer GENE HOGLAN
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT have just entered the studio with British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE, MACHINE HEAD) to begin recording their new album for a late 2011 release. Due to a "serious injury," drummer Paul Bostaph is unable to take part in t...June 20, 2011
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BLACK STONE CHERRY's JOHN FRED YOUNG Guides You Through His Drum Set-Up (Video)
Drummer John Fred Young of Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY sat down with U.K.'s Rhythm magazine on June 9, 2011 at the Solus in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. In the eight-minute clip below, Young guides you through his drum set-up, complete with a 26" bass drum. BLACK STONE CHERRY's third albu...June 18, 2011
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SAXON: Pro-Shot Performance Footage Of New Song From SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Professionally filmed video footage of British heavy metal legends SAXON performing their new song "Hammer Of The Gods" at this year's edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, which was held June 8-11, 2011 in Slvesborg in southern Sweden, can be viewed below. "Hammer Of The Gods" comes off SAXON's new...June 16, 2011
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DEEP PURPLE's 'Phoenix Rising' DVD, Blu-Ray Due This Month
On June 28, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release DEEP PURPLE's "Phoenix Rising" a two-hour-plus revelatory documentary including 30 minutes of never-before-seen (not even on bootleg) onstage footage from Japan. "Phoenix Rising" will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and in a special two-disc DVD/CD pack...June 16, 2011
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HATESPHERE: First Studio Webisode Available
Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have entered Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (SICK OF IT ALL, THE HAUNTED, GOREFEST, MOONSPELL) to begin recording their new album for a September release via Napalm Records. The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage...June 16, 2011
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DEEP PURPLE With Orchestra Still A Rock Show, Says IAN GILLAN
DEEP PURPLE earlier in the month kicked off its first tour in North America in four years. The pioneering rock band featuring classic members Ian Gillan (lead vocals),Roger Glover (bass) and Ian Paice (drums, percussion is performing for the first time in the U.S. and Canada with a symphony orchest...June 16, 2011
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DIR EN GREY: New Album Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
Japanese rockers DIR EN GREY will release their eighth studio album, "Dum Spiro Spero", two years and ten months after "Uroboros", which garnered overwhelming support as the strongest and the maddest record resonating across the globe. In our time when heavy rock music has become diversified, DIR EN...June 16, 2011
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GLENN HUGHES: New Video Interview Posted Online
FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with legendary singer and bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION). You can now watch the chat in six parts below. Glenn Hughes released his long-awaited autobiography, "Deep Purple And Beyond: Scenes From The Life Of A Ro...June 15, 2011
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DROWNING POOL Bassist Reopens The Boiler Room In Texas
According to the Dallas Observer, DROWNING POOL bassist Stevie Benton and a few other investors have purchased The Boiler Room venue in Deep Ellum, Texas and have reopened it as a bar. "At some point soon, it'll be a live music venue," Benton told the Dallas Observer. "We'll have bands, but before w...June 15, 2011
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SIMON WRIGHT On DIO DISCIPLES: 'We're Doing This For All Of The Right Reasons'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with drummer Simon Wright about DIO DISCIPLES, the new project featuring former DIO members Wright, Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) alongside bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) and s...June 15, 2011
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Ex-DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY To Make 'Big Announcement' Tomorrow
Former DREAM THEATER/AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Mike Portnoy has revealed via Twitter that he will make a "big announcement" tomorrow (Wednesday, June 15). In a June 6 online posting, Portnoy stated about his as-yet-undisclosed new project, "While yes, I am indeed VERY pumped on the potential of this...June 14, 2011
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SAXON: Initial 'Call To Arms' Chart Positions Revealed
"Call To Arms", the new album from British heavy metal legends SAXON, has registered the following first-week chart positions so far: Germany: #18 Sweden: #19 United Kingdom: #6 ("Rock Albums" chart) The CD was released in Europe via Militia Guard Music, UDR and EMI. Recorded at Chapel Studios in Li...June 14, 2011
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