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WHIPLASH: New Album Title Changed
Reactivated New Jersey metallers WHIPLASH have changed the title of their long-awaited new CD to "Unborn Again" from the previously announced "Pitbulls In The Playground". Due in early 2009, the CD sees guitarist/vocalist Tony Portaro reuniting with drummer Joe Cangelosi once again after 19 years. T...October 23, 2008
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GUILLOTINE: 'Rebellion' Video Posted Online
GUILLOTINE — the reunited Swedish thrash metal band featuring Nils Eriksson (bass) and Fredrik Mannberg (rhythm guitar) of NOCTURNAL RITES — has released the video for the song "Rebellion". Watch it below. The song "Rebellion" comes off GUILLOTINE's second album, "Blood Money", which will be release...October 16, 2008
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GUILLOTINE: 'Rebellion' Video Not Included With 'Blood Money' Digipack
The digipack version of "Blood Money", the second album from GUILLOTINE — the reunited Swedish thrash metal band featuring Nils Eriksson (bass) and Fredrik Mannberg (rhythm guitar) of NOCTURNAL RITES — will not contain the video for song "Rebellion", despite a previous announcement to the contrary....October 15, 2008
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Overdose Of Death
Forget the retro-thrash resurgence; TOXIC HOLOCAUST is the real shit. Born way back in '99 (before speed metal riffs and VENOM t-shirts were cool again),this Portland, OR-based outfit is as furiously old-school as any of the Bay Area newbies could hope to be on their best day. Not to take anything...October 6, 2008
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Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal
There has been such a massive amount written about "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" — and the critical reaction has pretty much been raving across the board – that it almost seems anti-climatic to talk about the recent DVD release. On the other hand, the scores of folks who didn't have the...October 6, 2008
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Humanity Dethroned
Those with a taste for the aggressive end of the prog/power metal spectrum may want to check out DARK EMPIRE's sophomore effort, "Humanity Dethroned". The heaviness factor comes from substantial thrash elements in the riffing, heavy beats, and the occasional death vocal. But make no mistake about it...October 6, 2008
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Monuments
I'm usually lukewarm about tech-y metalcore albums and lord knows there has been an avalanche of them the past few years. But Lancaster, Pennsylvania's THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE kept my interest long enough to realize that they've harnessed a convincing sound and may be sailing on to bigger and better...October 6, 2008
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Reactivated WHIPLASH Working On New Studio Album
Reactivated New Jersey metallers WHIPLASH are in the final stages of recording their long-awaited new CD, "Pitbulls In The Playground", due in early 2009 followed by a summer tour. Guitarist/vocalist Tony Portaro reunites with drummer Joe Cangelosi once again after 19 years for their latest studio e...October 2, 2008
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GUILLOTINE Films 'Rebellion' Video
GUILLOTINE — the reunited Swedish thrash metal band featuring Nils Eriksson (bass) and Fredrik Mannberg (rhythm guitar) of NOCTURNAL RITES — has finished filming a video for the song "Rebellion". According to the group, "It turned out really cool." The song "Rebellion" is available for streaming at...September 27, 2008
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GUILLOTINE: New Song Available For Streaming
The song "Rebellion" from GUILLOTINE — the reunited Swedish thrash metal band featuring Nils Eriksson (bass) and Fredrik Mannberg (rhythm guitar) of NOCTURNAL RITES — is available for streaming at this location. The track comes off GUILLOTINE's second album, "Blood Money", which will be released on...September 26, 2008
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POSSESSED Pulls Out Of Germany's WAY OF DARKNESS Festival
Reactivated California death metal pioneers POSSESSED have cancelled their appearance at the Way Of Darkness III Festival, set to take place October 2-4 in Bamberg, Germany. According to the group's drummer Emilio Marquez (who also plays in California's SADISTIC INTENT),sole remaining original memb...September 25, 2008
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POSSESSED Legend JEFF BECERRA 'Gravely Ill'
Sole remaining original member Jeff Becerra (vocals) of the reactivated California death metal pioneers POSSESSED became very ill while touring in Europe. The group, now featuring Becerra backed by members of California's SADISTIC INTENT, was playing shows on the European continent in preparation fo...September 22, 2008
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GUILLOTINE: 'Blood Money' Release Date Revealed
"Blood Money", the second album from GUILLOTINE — the reunited Swedish thrash metal band featuring Nils Eriksson (bass) and Fredrik Mannberg (rhythm guitar) of NOCTURNAL RITES — will be released on October 27 via Pulverised Records. The CD's artwork was created by Ed Repka, who has previously worked...September 13, 2008
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RITUAL Albums To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks
Shadow Kingdom Records continues to give attention to some of the classic and rare NWOBHM treasures. This time RITUAL (UK) is getting the royal treatment. This month the heavy metal label is reissuing RITUAL's early albums on CD — "Widow" (1983) and "Valley Of The Kings" (1993) — both albums include...September 4, 2008
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GUILLOTINE: 'Blood Money' Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Blood Money", the second album from GUILLOTINE — the reunited Swedish thrash metal band featuring Nils Eriksson (bass) and Fredrik Mannberg (rhythm guitar) of NOCTURNAL RITES — can be viewed below. The artwork was created by Ed Repka, who has previously worked with MEGADETH, V...September 2, 2008
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