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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: New Album Details Revealed
Candlelight Records has set a February 28, 2012 North American release date for the self-titled new album from CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. Recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 in Northridge, California, the CD was produced by the band in cooperation with longtime collaborator John Custer. It was mixed b...December 15, 2011
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British Politician Unable To Wear His IRON MAIDEN T-Shirt In House Of Commons
According to BBC News, a British Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP) was not able to completely fulfil on his pledge to his Hove constituents to wear his IRON MAIDEN T-shirt in the House of Commons. Mike Weatherley said he had worn it in Westminster Hall, but added: "It's not allowed in the...December 15, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH, DISTURBED, ALICE IN CHAINS Members Pay Tribute To DIMEBAG At 'Dimebash' (Video)
Members of BLACK SABBATH, DISTURBED, ALICE IN CHAINS, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and MACHINE HEAD took part in a massive gathering last night (Wednesday, December 14) at the Key Club in Hollywood, California to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA...December 15, 2011
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GUNS N' ROSES Frontman Presented With Key To West Valley City
GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose was presented with a key to the city about one hour into the band's concert Wednesday night (December 14) at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah. Right before the group launched into its cover version of Paul McCartney's "Live And Let Die", Mayor Mike Winder...December 14, 2011
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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Added To Tonight's 'Dimebash'
One of the founding fathers of heavy metal, bass player and lyricist for BLACK SABBATH, Geezer Butler, will lend his earth-moving rhythms to this massive gathering to help celebrate the life and music of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) at this year's Dimebash. Geezer has described Dim...December 14, 2011
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SEVEN WITCHES: New York City Footage Available
Grounzero magazine has posted video footage of SEVEN WITCHES' December 3, 2011 performance at Webster Hall in New York City as part of a three-date East Coast tour with ARMORED SAINT. You can now watch the clip below. Prior to the trek, SEVEN WITCHES mainman/guitarist Jack Frost stated about the opp...December 11, 2011
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OZZY OSBOURNE, GEEZER BUTLER, DAVE MUSTAINE Perform With METALLICA At Final Anniversary Show
Former METALLICA members Dave Mustaine (currently in MEGADETH),Jason Newsted, Lloyd Grant, Ron McGovney, Hugh Tanner, along with the band's longtime producer Bob Rock, as well as BLACK SABBATH legends Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler joined METALLICA on stage last night (Saturday, December 10) for t...December 11, 2011
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Raw Power Live: In the Hands of the Fans
It continually amazes to watch primal pre-punk icon IGGY POP bounding across the stage at an age that qualifies him for the senior discount at Denny's. Lean and mean; the guy's energy is without bound. The definitive case of it is made during IGGY AND THE STOOGES' 2010 reunion gig at the All Tomorro...December 9, 2011
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Road Rage And Liquor Shopping With MINISTRY's AL JOURGENSEN
The fifth in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Relapse", the new studio album from the reactivated MINISTRY, can be seen below. The CD will be released on March 30, 2012 via MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen's 13th Planet Records. Jourgensen spoke to U.K.'s M...December 9, 2011
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Says Las Vegas Residency Is 'Dream Come True'
Drew Lane and Mike Clark of Detroit, Michigan's WRIF 101.1 FM radio station recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee about the band's announcement that they will become the first hard rock band to sign a short-term residency at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino...December 8, 2011
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ADESTRIA Signs With ARTERY RECORDINGS
San Diego's ADESTRIA has inked a deal with Artery Recordings, the joint venture between The Artery Foundation and Razor & Tie. The band's full-length debut was recorded with producer Nick Sampson (IN FEAR AND FAITH) and will be released in the spring of 2012. Alternative Press magazine selected...December 8, 2011
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DIMEBAG's Longtime Girlfriend Says This Year's 'Dimebash' Will Be 'Quite Magical'
Metal guitar legend "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) influence on the music community can never be fully estimated, but if the collection of artists and players at this year's Dimebash is any indication, his legacy is as far-reaching and deeper than ever before. On December 14, the w...December 8, 2011
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MASTODON's TROY SANDERS Talks About Making Of 'The Hunter' In New Interview
Mxdwn.com recently conducted an interview with vocalist/bassist Troy Sanders of Atlanta progressive metallers MASTODON. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Mxdwn.com: MASTODON is one of the few bands I've found that can explore a different style or concept on every record and still get...December 8, 2011
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New DREAM THEATER Drummer: 'I Am Almost Speechless At The Level Of Acceptance I Have Received'
Chris Epting of AOL's Noisecreep recently conducted an interview with drummer Mike Mangini of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Noisecreep: This has been quite a year for you. Mangini: Just amazing. Almost indescribable. As I see it, as I look b...December 7, 2011
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DROWNING POOL, Ex-NONPOINT Members Join Forces In VOODOO CORPS
Former NONPOINT members Zach Broderick (guitar) and Ken MacMillan (bass) have joined forced with DROWNING POOL's C.J. Pierce (guitar) and Mike Luce (drums) in a brand new project called VOODOO CORPS. The band's mission statement: "From the collective bowels of the South rides forth the culmination o...December 7, 2011
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