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THE NEW BLACK: Promotional Trailer Available
A promotional trailer for the self-titled debut album from THE NEW BLACK — the German band featuring members of SINNER, RUNAMOK, ABANDONED and MCF — can be viewed below. "The New Black" will be released in Germany on January 23 and three days later in the rest of Europe via AFM Records. A North Amer...January 14, 2009
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Tribute to MICHELLE MELDRUM At NAMM
Guitarist Michelle Meldrum (MELDRUM, PHANTOM BLUE) will be honored at the 2009 NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show in the main lobby of the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California Thursday, January 15 at 5:00 p.m. For more information on the tribute, click here. On May 18, 2...January 13, 2009
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MASTODON, DISTURBED Featured On 'Covered, A Revolution In Sound'
According to Billboard.com, Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON have teamed up with ZZ TOP legend Billy Gibbons on the Texas trio's classic "Just Got Paid" and DISTURBED has covered the FAITH NO MORE hit "Midlife Crisis" for the new Warner Music Group release "Covered, A Revolution In Sound: Warn...January 13, 2009
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SEPTEMBER MURDER Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement
German death metallers SEPTEMBER MURDER have parted ways with drummer Stefan Voigtländer and have replaced him with Clemens Frank (HIDDEN IN THE FOG, DISILUSION). Commented the band: "Stefan quit his work with SEPTEMBER MURDER a few weeks ago. After almost four years of music, beer and sharing the s...January 13, 2009
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BRET MICHAELS On 'Chelsea Lately'; Video Available
POISON frontman Bret Michaels was a guest on the December 25, 2008 episode of "Chelsea Lately", a late-night comedy talk show on the television channel E! hosted by comedian Chelsea Handler. Watch the segment below. According to Television Week, VH1's season premiere of the dating competition "Rock...January 12, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, ANTHRAX, POISON, SEVENDUST Members Featured In All-New 'Rock Wives' Special
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a rock star? How about being married to one? Marriage to a famous rock star is anything but easy — endless touring, nasty drug habits and obsessive groupies can make for a most challenging relationship. In a special ninety-minute episode of "True Hollywood S...January 12, 2009
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'Heavy Metal Killers' Compilation Due Next Month
Earache Records has set a February 16 release date for "Heavy Metal Killers", a compilation featuring the very best bands from the emerging "New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal" scene. According to a press release, "Heavy Metal Killers" features "13 new tracks from the best fresh, young bands who sh...January 12, 2009
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THE NEW BLACK: 'Not Me' Performance Video Posted Online
Video footage of THE NEW BLACK — the German band featuring members of SINNER, RUNAMOK, ABANDONED and MCF — performing the song "Not Me" in September 2008 at the B-Hof in Würzburg, Germany can be viewed below. THE NEW BLACK will release its self-titled debut album in Germany on January 23, 2009 and t...January 12, 2009
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GENERAL SURGERY: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
Legendary Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY have scheduled the following U.S. tour dates: May 09 - Hollywood, CA @ Knitting Factory (Los Angeles Murderfest 5.0) May 10 - Phoenix, AZ @ The PHiX May 11 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Blue Lagoon May 12 - Oakland, CA @ Your House May 13 - Portland, .....January 12, 2009
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SUFFOCATION, WHITECHAPEL, BENEATH THE MASSACRE Confirmed For VA DEATHFEST
SUFFOCATION, WHITECHAPEL and BENEATH THE MASSACRE are among the confirmed bands for the VA Deathfest, set to take place March 15, 2009 at the Norfolk Masonic Temple, in Norfolk, Virginia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: SUFFOCATION WHITECHAPEL BENEATH THE MASSACRE VITAL REMAINS DECREP...January 12, 2009
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Death Set the Beginning of my Journey
The guy is a friggin' black metal machine, let me tell you. Wrath is as prolific as hell and DODSFERD represents the high water mark for one-man black metal acts; at least those existing outside of the self-loathing 'n suicide realm. It is one thing to churn out a slew of releases in a short ...January 12, 2009
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The Resting Sonata
It is not a question of ROSE FUNERAL's inability to write decent songs and play a fairly convincing form of modern down-tuned 'n chunky death metal. It is just that the continual aping of a beaten-to-death style makes it difficult to appreciate an album like "The Resting Sonata", if only because you...January 12, 2009
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Six Years Of Dormant Hatred
Oppression, violence, human depravity, the very notion of free thought crushed under the thumb of tyranny and the looming threat of persecution for anyone who dare speak out against the status quo. Throughout history, these societal mainstays have done their job in keeping the masses in line, but ha...January 12, 2009
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MISERY INDEX Unable To Make Linköping Concert
Baltimore, Maryland metal masters MISERY INDEX have issued the following update: "Sorry to everyone in Sweden, our tour vehicle broke down in Denmark last night and we are here waiting for repairs, so we unfortunately can not make it over to [the show in Linköping] Sweden tonight [Sunday, January 11...January 11, 2009
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DAATH's EMIL WERSTLER Shredding The Axe For FPE-TV; Video Available
FPE-TV has uploaded video footage of Emil Werstler of DAATH laying down some "shred guitar." Watch the one-minute clip below. DAATH's new album, "The Concealers", was recorded with producer Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA) and Mark Lewis of Florida's AudioHammer studios and is scheduled for release...January 11, 2009
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