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ARCH ENEMY's ERLANDSSON Reports On First-Ever Drum Clinic In Japan

ARCH ENEMY drummer Daniel Erlandsson took part in his first-ever drum clinic in Japan on August 24 at Shizuoka City Oh-igawa-cho Hall. He has issued the following report: "I was invited to play at this year's Summer Drum School which, by the way, was held for the 29th time. It's a three-day event wh...

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DEVILDRIVER Writing 'Bigger, Stronger' New Material

Bassist Jon Miller of the Santa Barbara, California-based metal band DEVILDRIVER has issued the following update: "As you all know, DEVILDRIVER has been laying low over the past couple of months... so we wanted to give you a heads-up on what has been going on over the summer of 2008 up until now. "U...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Singer To Guest On New THE ALIEN BLAKK Album

Vocalist Eric A.K. of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has recorded guest vocals on three songs from THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig. The tracks "Hate Me" and "Will I?" will appear on THE ALIEN BLAKK's forthcoming sophomore album while the BLACK SABBATH cover "Snowblind" will be i...

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CHIMAIRA Selects Producer For New Album

Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA has tapped producer Ben Schigel to helm the sessions for the band's follow-up to 2007's "Resurrection", tentatively due in early 2009 via Ferret Music in the U.S. and an as-yet-undetermined label in the rest of the world (the band is no longer signed to Nuclear Blast, whic...

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DEVIL'S GIFT: First U.S. Dates Announced

DEVIL'S GIFT, the metal project of Orlando, Florida-based singer-songwriter Lennon Murphy (who performs under the name LENNON),has lined up two U.S. shows prior to the start of its European tour: Oct. 18 - Jacksonville, Florida - Jack Rabbits Oct. 24 - Orlando, Florida - The Haven DEVIL'S GIFT will...

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RESURRECTION Was 'Shocked And Very Disappointed' By Bassist's Departure

Reactivated Tampa death metallers RESURRECTION have issued the following statement: "We were shocked and very disappointed to open up Blabbermouth today and learn that Scott Patrick [bass] has, for his own reasons, decided to part ways with RESURRECTION. Scott was an amazing musician and a valuable...

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LUNA MORTIS: New Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online

Madison, Wisconsin-based, female-fronted five-piece LUNA MORTIS (formerly known as THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE) has just returned to Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida to finish recording its debut album for Century Media Records. Producer Jason Suecof (ALL THAT REMAINS, TRIVIUM) is at the helm for the...

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Bassist SCOTT PATRICK Quits RESURRECTION

ORDER OF ENNEAD/RESURRECTION bassist Scott Patrick has issued the following update: "As of today, due to many reasons, I have decided it is not in my interests to play for RESURRECTION any further. I will continue to dedicate 110% of my time to ORDER OF ENNEAD. See ya on the road soon." RESURRECTION...

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DAATH Apologizes For Tampa Cancellation

Georgia's DAATH was forced to cancel its appearance Saturday night (September 13) 13 at Jannus Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida alongside CARCASS, SUFFOCATION, NECROPHAGIST and others. The band says, "We want to extend an apology to all our fans who didn't get a chance to see us in Tampa [Saturday...

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THE ALIEN BLAKK's New Album To Be Mixed By GLEN ROBINSON

THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig, has tapped producer Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, ANNIHILATOR) to mix its sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2009. Commented Craig, "Glen was the only person I wanted to work on the mix of the new disc. The music is so eclectic with a...

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ARCH ENEMY Confirmed For DUBAI DESERT ROCK

Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have been confirmed for next year's Dubai Desert Rock 2009, set to take place March 6-7, 2009 at Dubai Festival City, United Arab Emirates. The festival, which will take place at Dubai Festival City, will also feature Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA and...

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CHIMAIRA: New Webisode Posted Online; Studio Time Booked

Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA has posted the second in a series of webisodes (see below) documenting the making of the band's new album. A studio blog can be found at this location. CHIMAIRA will enter Ante Up Audio in Cleveland on October 21 to begin laying down drums for the follow-up to 2007's "Resu...

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TESTAMENT, ANTHRAX, DIAMOND HEAD, MERCYFUL FATE Members Pay Tribute To METALLICA

Greg Prato of UGO.com has just published a "Metallica Spotlight" piece featuring tributes from 17 renowned metal musicians (including a section titled "How I Almost Died," which is Oderus Urungus from GWAR recounting a funny METALLICA-related memory). Also included are reviews of all of METALLICA's...

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CHIMAIRA Confirmed For Next Year's DUBAI DESERT ROCK Festival

Cleveland, Ohio metallers CHIMAIRA have been confirmed for next year's Dubai Desert Rock 2009, set to take place March 6-7, 2009 at Dubai Festival City, United Arab Emirates. The festival, which will take place at Dubai Festival City, will also feature the Swedish progressive metal band OPETH. A spo...

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DOUBLE DRIVE Vocalist To Guest On New THE ALIEN BLAKK Album

DOUBLE DRIVE vocalist Donnie Hamby will make a guest appearance on the new album from THE ALIEN BLAKK, the band led by guitarist/producer Joshua Craig. "Donnie is an amazing and creative vocal force," Craig says. "The guy just rips your head off and can keep it rolling with strength. We did a track...