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Angel Of Retribution
One of the most eagerly awaited (and pre-ordained) reunions in metal history has finally taken place, and the recorded results are here at last. The first JUDAS PRIEST album in nearly 15 years to feature original vocalist Rob Halford, "Angel of Retribution" may not be the masterpiece some were expec...February 13, 2005
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OVERKILL: Early Albums To Be Reissued On One CD
Megaforce Records will re-release OVERKILL's two classic early albums, "Fuck You and Then Some" and "Feel the Fire", on one CD February 22, 2005. These albums not only showcase the early years of the band, but also represent some of the finest early thrash metal. New York thrash quartet OVERKILL for...February 9, 2005
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OBITUARY Guitarist Says New Songs Are Influenced By HELLHAMMER
In a recent interview with Metal Maniacs magazine, OBITUARY guitarist Trevor Peres spoke about the songwriting process for the group's much-anticipated new studio album, tentatively due in June via Roadrunner Records. "It's what you would expect from us," he said. "I'm not sure I know what people ex...January 31, 2005
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HATE ETERNAL Guitarist: 'DIMEBAG's Spirit Will Carry On Forever'
HATE ETERNAL/ex-MORBID ANGEL guitarist Erik Rutan has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "I have thought so long and hard on what I could possibly say that has not already been said about the tragic death of Dimebag Darrell Abbott bu...December 14, 2004
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VADER Bassist Completes New Album With Side Project
VADER bassist Novy's death/thrash metal side project SPINAL CORD have completed work on their second album, entitled "Stigmata of Life". The album was recorded at Screw Factory Studio between May and November 2004 and was produced by SPINAL CORD, engineered by Janusz Bryt, Tomasz Biernacki and Dino,...December 3, 2004
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BLACK CLOUD: All-Star Thrash Metal Band's Performance Posted Online
VOIVOD fan site VoivodFan.com has uploaded an audio recording of the entire Nov. 9, 2002 show by BLACK CLOUD, the one-off Quebec-based "all-star" thrash metal tribute band consisting of ex-VOIVOD bassist Jean-Yves Thériault (a.k.a. Blacky),ex-OBLIVEON guitarist Pierre Rémillard, MARTYR guitarist Da...November 9, 2004
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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS: 'I Am The Fastest Picking Guitarist In The World'
ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters recently took the time to answer a few fans' questions on the group's official web site. A couple of excerpts from the Q&A session follow: Q: How do you feel when you're in a recording studio? Jeff Waters: "That is a very stressful time. A LOT of self-doubt usua...October 25, 2004
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Top Extreme Music Logos Of All Time As Chosen By DECIBEL Magazine
The staff of Decibel magazine has has ranked the "Top 40 Extreme Music Band Logos of All Time" for its December 2004 issue, which is scheduled to hit the newsstands November 7. The complete list is as follows: 01. SLAYER 02. DARKTHRONE 03. GODFLESH 04. MORBID ANGEL 05. MOTORHEAD 06. MAYHEM 07. METAL...October 25, 2004
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KONKHRA: Putting 'Heavy' Back In Heavy Metal
Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA have issued the following update on their current activities: "We are ready to record the first 4-5 songs for the new album. This time we will record the songs as they get done, and next Friday we are entering Starstruck studio in Copenhagen to lay down the drums for...October 16, 2004
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UNHOLY GHOST Announce New Drummer
UNHOLY GHOST, the band featuring PESSIMIST founder/guitarist Kelly McLauchlin and former DIABOLIC members Jerry Mortellaro (guitars) and Paul Ouellette (bass/vocals),have announced the addition of drummer David Breazeal to the group's ranks. David Breazeal played previously in CAULDRON, a Tampa, FL...October 13, 2004
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BATHORY Tribute Album Changes Name
Germany's Black Goat Productions have changed the projected title of the upcoming BATHORY tribute album to "A Tribute from the Hordes to Bathory" from the previously announced "Twilight of the Goats". "After talking to [BATHORY's record label] Black Mark I had to change the name of the 'Twilight of...October 4, 2004
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BLACK DETHE: Early Demo Recordings Posted Online
Several demo recordings by the long-defunct Bay Area death/thrash metal band BLACK DETHE have been posted online at this location. The tracks available for download are "Evil Prayer", "Lethal Touch", "Mary's Blood" and "Sheen of Annihilation". BLACK DETHE performed SLAYER/POSSESSED-inspired death/th...September 9, 2004
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DARKTHRONE's FENRIZ Explains Lack Of American Bands On 'Black Metal' Compilation
DARKTHRONE's Fenriz recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna web site about his upcoming compilation of "the most influential and most unholy sounding tracks" of the black metal genre, due on September 20 through Peaceville Records. Entitled "Darkthrone's Fenriz Presents… The Best Of Old School Black Met...August 24, 2004
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SAURON To Appear On BATHORY Tribute Album
Dutch black metallers SAURON have recorded a cover of BATHORY's "The Rite of Darkness" for an upcoming tribute to BATHORY, entitled "Twilight of the Goats", to be released later this year by Black Goat Productions. The tentative track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. BATHORLORD – "For All Those...July 11, 2004
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Legendary POSSESSED Frontman JEFF BECERRA Schedules In-Store Appearance
Legendary POSSESSED frontman Jeff Becerra will join Sweden's DARK FUNERAL for an in-store appearance at Dark Realm Records in Downey, California on Friday, June 25 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.darkrealmrecords.net. DARK FUNERAL will perform live at the Gathering Of The Bestial Legion...June 23, 2004