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MITHRAS Rejoined By Drummer BEN WHITE

UK extreme metallers MITHRAS have been rejoined by drummer Ben White. Rayner Coss (oratory/bass) says of Ben's return: "It's great to have Ben, one of our former members back in the band; he knows the material fantastically and is perfect for the role. We auditioned him and he nailed 11 songs taken...

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CRYPTOPSY: New Vocalist MATT MCGACHY Interviewed; Video Available

HardTimes.ca recently conducted an interview with new vocalist Matt McGachy of Montreal-based extreme metallers CRYPTOPSY. Watch the eight-minute chat below. "The Unspoken King", CRYPTOPSY's sixth full-length and first to feature new vocalist Matt McGachy, was released June 24 to a wide array of rea...

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HINDER: New E-Card Available

A HINDER e-card featuring the group's single "Use Me", which officially hit radio on July 15, can be accessed at this location. HINDER will release its much-anticipated follow-up to the three-times-platinum smash "Extreme Behavior" on November 4 via Universal Republic. Entitled "Take It To The Limit...

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SYMPHONY DRACONIS: 'Inside The Horned Pentagram' Now Available

Brazilian black metallers SYMPHONY DRACONIS have released their first CD, a three-song EP titled "Inside The Horned Pentagram". According to a press release, SYMPHONY DRACONIS was formed in 2006 by Herr Amoth (vocals),Thiernox (guitars),Aym (guitars) and Helrier Berzerker (drums),all veterans of...

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'Swedish Death Metal' Author Demonstrates Classic Swedish Death Guitar Sound; Video Available

In a brief new video tutorial, Daniel Ekeroth, author of the massive book "Swedish Death Metal" (and bassist of TYRANT and INSISION),breaks down and demonstrates the classic Swedish death metal guitar sound invented by Leif Cuzner of NIHILIST and perfected at Studio Sunlight in Stockholm on albums...

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EXMORTEM: New Album Artwork Unveiled; New Song Available For Streaming

Danish death metallers EXMORTEM have completed work on their fifth album, "Funeral Phantoms", for an October 20 release via Mighty Music. The CD was self-produced by the band, while the mixing was handled by Jacob Bredahl (HATESPHERE, LAST MILE). According to a press release, fans should "expect a c...

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EXTREME: 'Saudades De Rock' Lands On UK Chart

"Saudades de Rock", the new album from reunited Boston hard rockers EXTREME, has entered the UK chart at position No. 80. EXTREME will embark on a UK tour in November. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 11 - Cambridge, UK - Corn Exchange Nov. 12 - Norwich, UK - Norwich UEA Nov. 14 - Leeds, ...

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CARCASS Guitarist On Possibility Of New Studio Album: 'Never Say Never'

Voices From The Darkside recently conducted an interview with guitarist Bill Steer of the reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Voices From The Darkside: The chemistry between Michael [Amott, guitar], Jeff [Walker, bass/vocals], Daniel [Erland...

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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman Joins CARCASS On Stage At WACKEN OPEN AIR; Video Available

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow joined reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS on stage during their performance this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which was held July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Watch fan-filmed video footage of Gossow's appearance on the track "Incarn...

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Book Author Talks About Islamism And Heavy Metal

WashingtonPost.com has published a guest blog from Mark LeVine, Professor of Middle Eastern history, culture and Islamic Studies at UC Irvine and author, most recently, of "Heavy Metal Islam: Rock, Resistance, and the Struggle for the Soul of Islam" (Three Rivers Press/Random House). An excerpt foll...

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SKINDRED To Headline Moscow's SNICKERS Festival In Moscow, Russia

Welsh ragga-metal band SKINDRED will make its first appearance in Moscow, Russia when it headlines the Snickers Urbania extreme sport festival on August 30. The massive festival is held every year and attracts audiences from all over the world to watch the greatest artists perform and the greatest e...

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EMETH Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Belgian extreme grind/death act EMETH, which features in its ranks former ABORTED guitarist Matty Dupont, has issued the following update: "We are sad to announce that Tom Ales [drums] has decided after seven skin-crushing years to leave the band to focus on family. This is not a sudden decision, bu...

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NOCTURNUS 'Reunion' Clarified

Former MORBID ANGEL and NOCTURNUS drummer/vocalist Mike Browning has issued a statement regarding what is being billed as a reunion of the "classic lineup" of NOCTURNUS, set to take place in Europe this fall. In a post to to the comments section of BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Browning writes, "I want to be to...

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Classic NOCTURNUS Lineup To Reunite For Tour

According to a posting on the web site of UK's "premier independent metal promoters" Arcane Promotions, the "classic lineup" of the long-defunct late '80s/early '90s American progressive death metal band NOCTURNUS will reunite for a tour where it will perform material from its acclaimed 1990 LP "The...

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DÉTENTE: Footage From Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival Available

Video footage of the reunited California-based metallers DÉTENTE — featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn (HELLION) and guitarist Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD) alongside original DÉTENTE members Dennis Butler (drums),Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) — performing at the Headbangers Open Air f...