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IMAGIKA Announces New Guitarist

San Francisco Bay Area power/thrashers IMAGIKA have announced the addition of guitarist Robert Kolowitz to the group's ranks. A current member of Bay Area stalwarts HELLHOUND and former member of BLACKSTORM and RAPIDFIRE, Robert "brings years of experience and perseverance to the second-guitar slot,...

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DEMONICA: 'Demon Class' Video Released

"Demon Class", the new video from DEMONICA — the new project featuring MERCYFUL FATE guitarist Hank Shermann — can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's debut album, "Demonstrous", which is scheduled for release on February 26 via Massacre Records. The CD, which was made available in Japan...

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FORBIDDEN, SINBREED Members Interviewed On 'Maximum Threshold'

Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN),Pearl Aday (ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's wife and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf) and Flo Laurin (SINBREED) were interviewed on this past Saturday's (February 20) edition of the "Maximum Threshold" show. The program is now available for streaming using the audio pl...

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DEFIANCE Announces New Drummer

Reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE have announced the addition of drummer Burton Ortega (KAOS) to the group's ranks. The band states, "We were looking for that fifth finger to fill the glove, which was something that we felt was essential for a long-term fit. "We are very excited about...

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RISE TO FALL: 'Redrum' Video Released

"Redrum", the new video from Spanish melo-death metallers RISE TO FALL, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Restore The Balance", which is scheduled for release on February 22 via Coroner Records. "Restore The Balance" features 11 tracks recorded at The Rockstudios in Bilb...

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ORPHANED LAND Frontman: 'Music Is One Of The Greatest Gifts That God Has Given Us'

Angry Metal Guy recently conducted an interview with vocalist Kobi Farhi of Israeli progressive folk metal masters ORPHANED LAND. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. The text version of the interview can be found at this location. An excerpt follows. Angry Metal Guy...

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REGAIN RECORDS Shoots Down 'Misleading Rumors' Spread By Former GORGOROTH Members

Former members of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH and the Swedish record label Regain Records have issued separate statements regarding the resolution of their legal dispute over the release of the allegedly unauthorized release of GORGOROTH's "Live in Grieghallen" album via Regain. Both st...

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DEMONICA: Another New Song Posted Online

DEMONICA, the new project featuring MERCYFUL FATE guitarist Hank Shermann, will release its debut album, "Demonstrous", on February 26, 2010 via Massacre Records. The CD, which will be made available in Japan on February 17, was recorded in the Bay Area, the Rocky Mountains and Copenhagen (Denmark),...

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DEMONICA/MERCYFUL FATE Guitarist HANK SHERMANN Interviewed On METAL MESSIAH RADIO

Renowned guitarist Hank Shermann of DEMONICA/MERCYFUL FATE will be interviewed by DJ Jet of Metal Messiah Radio on Tuesday, February 9 at 9 p.m. EST on "The Metal Magdalene with Jet". Hank will talk about his new band DEMONICA, which also features members of FORBIDDEN, BATALLION and CORRUPTION, and...

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SPIRALARMS: New Song Available For Streaming

SPIRALARMS, the San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN, ex-MANMADEGOD) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on vocals, Chris "Cornbread" Lombardo on bass, Brad Barth on keyboards, Greg Narducci on rhythm guitar and Ron Redeen on drums, has posted a new song, "Blood...

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GUS DRAX: Two Songs From Solo Album Posted Online

22-year-old Greek guitarist Gus Drax (BIOMECHANICAL, PARADOX) has posted two songs — "Kiss Of Life" and "In Loving Memory" — from his upcoming solo album, "In Search Of Perfection". The CD will feature guest appearances by keyboardist/guitarist Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND, OUTLOUD) and Steve Smyth (FORB...

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DEMONICA: 'Demonstrous' Track Listing Revealed

DEMONICA, the new project featuring MERCYFUL FATE guitarist Hank Shermann, will release its debut album, "Demonstrous", on February 26, 2010 via Massacre Records. The CD, which will be made available in Japan on February 17, was recorded in the Bay Area, the Rocky Mountains and Copenhagen (Denmark),...

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FORBIDDEN's STEVE SMYTH Says New Album 'Is Going To Be Heavy'

Bay Area Metal Scene recently conducted an interview with guitarist Steve Smyth (FORBIDDEN, THE ESSENESS PROJECT, ex-NEVERMORE, TESTAMENT). An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows below. Bay Area Metal Scene: Many people remember the news that broke when you had to leave NEVERMORE a...

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D.A.M.N.: Japanese Version Of 'Forbidden Anger' To Include Two Bonus Tracks

Braunschweig, Germany-based, female-fronted death metallers D.A.M.N. (DIARY ABOUT MY NIGHTMARES) will have their new album, "Forbidden Anger", released in Japan on January 27 via Spiritual Beast Records. The Japanese version of the CD, which was issued in Europe in October via the Swedish record lab...

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'Full Metal Jackie Certified' Book Author Interviewed On 'Mark And Brian Show'

Jackie Kajzer (a.k.a. "Full Metal Jackie"),the author of the recently released book "Full Metal Jackie Certified: The 50 Most Influential Heavy Metal Songs Of The '80s And The True Stories Behind Their Lyrics", was interviewed this morning on the Los Angeles-based "Mark And Brian Show". The chat is...