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The Fire in our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw

I remember hearing all the hype about PELICAN's 2004 debut full-length album, "Australasia". "How exciting could an instrumental album really be, regardless of riff heaviness and earth moving rhythms," I asked myself. Well, I finally broke down and bought the damn thing. Still carrying a healthy lev...

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DARK FAITH Joined By PATHS OF POSSESSION Drummer

Florida-based death metallers DARK FAITH have announced the addition of drummer Nick Goodyear (PATHS OF POSSESSION) to the group's ranks. Goodyear made his live debut with the group this past week in Tampa and Winter Park, where DARK FAITH supported NECROPHAGIA. DARK FAITH's current lineup: Peter Ol...

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DANZIG Bassist Says He Is The Only Person To Have Gotten In The Band Without An Audition

The official DANZIG fansite The 7th House recently conducted an interview with DANZIG bassist Jerry Montano. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The 7th House: How did you get the call to join DANZIG? Jerry Montano: "I had actually been friends with Crazy Craig and Glenn Danzig for years, goi...

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INFAMY Part Ways With Bassist, Seek Replacement

Los Angeles based death/grind demons INFAMY have once again parted with their bass player, this time with Hans Faber of UNSANCTIFIED. INFAMY would like to thank Hans for all the work he's put in INFAMY in 2004 and the first half of this year. INFAMY are in need of a bassist/vocalist to complete thei...

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SAMMY HAGAR Looking Forward To Playing With MONTROSE Again

Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar is excited about launching his brief "The Tequila Made Me Do It" tour this weekend, and just as excited about playing with his first band, MONTROSE. The group, which initially reunited in 2003, will play three shows with Hagar this month. The Red Rocker tol...

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Former IMMORTAL DOMINION Bassist Kills Wife, Self Following Return From Iraq

Stephen S. Sherwood, former bassist for Colorado heavy metal band IMMORTAL DOMINION (web site, MySpace.com page),shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself Wednesday (August 3),nine days after returning to their Fort Collins home from a tour in Iraq, according to the Associated Pre...

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CORNERSTONE Frontman DOOGIE WHITE Talks About Upcoming CD

CORNERSTONE, the project featuring ex-ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen and ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White, are hard at work writing songs for a new studio album, tentatively due next year. Commented Doogie: "Once again the new material is taking a slight twist and a bit o...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED: 'The All-Star Sessions' To Surface In October

Roadrunner Records has put together a groundbreaking record to mark the label’s 25th Anniversary. The group is called ROADRUNNER UNITED and the album titled "The All-Star Sessions". This full-length release, in stores on October 11, 2005, is a "master class" in hard rock/metal. Boasting 57 artists f...

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IMPALED Drop Off MORTICIAN Tour

Oakland, California's IMPALED have officially dropped off the upcoming tour with MORTICIAN "due to unprofessional booking practices." A statement on the matter from bassist Ross Sewage reads as folllows: "Boo... did I say tour? I think I spoke too soon. Basically, the booker has put off giving us to...

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Dirty Diamonds

ALICE COOPER has been making albums for 36 years now, and it's amazing that he's still serving up listenable, better-than-average fare while most of his contemporaries have lost their muse completely or are content to flog the old hits over and over again. COOPER has certainly had his ups and downs...

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Former DIO Guitarist, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer To Appear On DAVID LEE ROTH Tribute CD

Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G will be teaming up with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrick Johansson and Italian hard rock singer Chris Heaven for the recording of a song for the upcoming DAVID LEE ROTH tribute CD. It is not presently clear if this is the same ROTH tribute album currently being put...

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DIMMU BORGIR Drummer TONY LAUREANO: European Festival Report

Drummer Tony Laureano (NILE, DIMMU BORGIR) has posted an extended blog entry on his official web site/weblog regarding his recent European festival appearances with DIMMU BORGIR. Read it at TonyLaureano.com. In addition to touring with DIMMU BORGIR, Laureano is currently working on a new project cal...

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GREEN CARNATION Postpone Mexican Tour

GREEN CARNATION, the Norwegian band featuring Tchort (a.k.a. Terje Vik Schei; BLOOD RED THRONE, ex-EMPEROR, SATYRICON, EINHERJER),have postponed their previously announced Mexican tour. "After discussion with the promotor, GREEN CARNATION have agreed to postpone the possible Mexico tour this autumn...

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SLAYER's New Album To Surface Via AMERICAN/WARNER BROS. RECORDS

Warner Bros. Records has announced that American Recordings — headed by legendary hip-hop and rock producer Rick Rubin — has joined the Warner Bros. family of labels. The partnership entails that American Recordings will sign and provide creative services for artists, while Warner Bros. will handle...

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ABSU: North American Release Date Announced For Two-CD/LP Anthology Of Rarities

The End Records has set an October 11 North American release date for a new double CD/LP anthology from Texan occult metallers ABSU, entitled "Mythological Occult Metal: 1991-2001". The collection of songs, compiled by Equitant and remastered by Proscriptor, will feature tracks recorded by the band...