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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...
July 29, 2005
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: Former MEGADETH, W.A.S.P. Members Sign With DEMOLITION RECORDS

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),have inked a deal with Demolition/Universal Records. The group's debut album, "Leth...
July 28, 2005
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CRIMINAL: New Song Available Online

A brand-new CRIMINAL track, entitled "Rise and Fall", has been posted online in Real Audio format at MetalBlade.de. "Rise and Fall" comes off the Anglo-Chilean thrash extremists' upcoming album, "Sicario", due in Europe on September 5 via Metal Blade Records. "Sicario" (a Spanish word for "assassin,...
July 28, 2005
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Frontman Joins Cast Of Vampire Movie 'Tao Of M'

TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele will be joining the cast of the new vampire movie, "Tao of M", this August. Steele will be taking on the role of Viktor Baine, the vampire who sires Midael, another vampire who terrorizes New Orleans, played by Steve Blaze (LILLIAN AXE, NEAR LIFE EXPERIENCE). Er...
July 27, 2005
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EXODUS, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, CRISIS: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will be teaming up with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and CRISIS for a North American tour beginning in early October. Additional support will come from WATCH THEM DIE (previously announced support act LOSA is no longer participating in this tour). Confirmed...
July 27, 2005
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MUDVAYNE Drummer: SLAYER's KERRY KING Is 'One Of The Friendliest Guys You'll Meet'

Scott Mervis of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently conducted an interview with MUDVAYNE drummer Matt McDonough. Check out the chat at this location. ...
July 27, 2005
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CANDLEMASS: ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL Report Posted Online

CANDLEMASS bassist Leif Edling has posted a report on the band's July 8 appearance at the Rockwave Festival in Athens, Greece. Also appearing on the billl were SLAYER, DIO and DISMEMBER, among others. Read Edling's report at this location. CANDLEMASS are continuing to tour in support of their brand-...
July 26, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY Sign With LIQUOR AND POKER MUSIC

Acclaimed Los Angeles quartet FIREBALL MINISTRY, recently dubbed the "#1 metal band you need to know now" by Guitar World, have officially joined the roster of Liquor and Poker Music. The L.A.-based rock label will release the group's new album, "Their Rock Is Not Our Rock", on October 18. A rough m...
July 25, 2005
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FANTOMAS To Tour Australia In September

FANTOMAS, the band featuring former FAITH NO MORE singer Mike Patton, MR. BUNGLE bassist Trevor Dunn, MELVINS guitarist Buzz Osborne and SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo, will tour Australia in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 10 - Tivoli, Brisbane Sep. 11 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney Sep. 13...
July 25, 2005
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DEAD TROOPER: 'Spiritual Funeral' EP Out Now

Norwegian thrashers DEAD TROOPER have made their "Spiritual Funeral" EP available via their official web site. Copies can be ordered (for 50 NOK + shipping) by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. "Spiritual Funeral" was recorded at Marek Poknes studios during December 2004–January 2005 and i...
July 25, 2005
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: Former MEGADETH And W.A.S.P. Members Join Forces In New Project

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),have completed work on their debut album, "Lethal Agenda", due later this summer in...
July 23, 2005
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EXODUS, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, CRISIS: First Tour Dates Announced

Long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will be teaming up with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and CRISIS for a North American tour beginning on October 1. Additional support will come from WATCH THEM DIE. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 05 - House Of Rock N Roll - El Paso, TX Oct. ...
July 21, 2005
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HATEFRAME To Enter Studio In August

HATEFRAME, the new Finnish thrash metal band featuring drummer Tonmi Lillman (ex-TO/DIE/FOR, SINERGY),guitarist Joonas Koto (MALPRACTICE, ex-TO/DIE/FOR) and bassist Make Kanki (ex-TO/DIE/FOR),will enter the studio in August to begin recording their sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2006 vi...
July 18, 2005
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Photographer: 'LARS ULRICH Really Let Me Down As A Friend'

Scotsman.com has interviewed legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin about his new exhibition, Made of Metal, at Proud Galleries in London, which displays more than 50 of Halfin's images taken over the last 30 years. "When you photograph a band member or celebrity, 10 per cent is taking the picture,...
July 16, 2005
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ATHEIST: Release Dates Set For Forthcoming Reissues

Relapse Records has set release dates for the reissues of the three full-length albums (1989's "Piece of Time", 1992's "Unquestionable Presence", and 1993's "Elements") by seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST. "Elements" and "Unquestionable Presence" will be released officially on August 30 (Nor...
July 15, 2005