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MANTICORA Bassist To Guest On HEXFIRE Debut

Kasper Gram of the Danish metal act MANTICORA recently laid down a guest bass solo on one of the tracks that will appear on the debut album from Polish metallers HEXFIRE Commented HEXFIRE guitarist Jacob Liszko: "As you can see, more and more well-known musicians are agreeing to guest on our debut a...

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GWAR Announces New Album Title

After a triumphant European tour that included appearances at the With Full Force and Dour festivals, Antarctic rock gods GWAR have returned to their ice-bound fortress to drink blood and begin work on their newest and most gut-crushing album yet. That's right, right now, at the sorta halfway point...

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BIOMECHANICAL Drummer Completes Tracks For HEXFIRE Debut

English drummer Jonno Lodge (BIOMECHANICAL, ex-PAUL DI'ANNO) has completed the drum tracks for the debut album from Polish metallers HEXFIRE. The recording session took place at the Staffordshire Phoenixx Studios with engineer Stephen Parkinson. Drummers Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY OF FIRE, AVANTASIA)...

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TENACIOUS D Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO (Video)

TENACIOUS D — the metal-inspired comic rock collaboration featuring actor Jack Black and Kyle Gass — paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) — during an appearance at this year's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which was held J...

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ZOROASTER: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Matador", the sophomore album from the Atlanta, Georgia "psych metal" band ZOROASTER, is available for streaming in its entirety using the Soundcloud player below (courtesy of Think Indie). "Matador" is scheduled for a July 13 North American release via E1 Music. Produced and engineered by Sanford...

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ETERNAL LEGACY: 'The Dead Matter' Video Released

"The Dead Matter", the new video from Cleveland, Ohio metallers ETERNAL LEGACY, can be viewed below (courtesy of Wackentube, the official video site of Germany's Wacken Open Air festival). The song comes off the band's second album, "Lifeless Alive", which was released in November 2009 via Auburn Re...

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ZOROASTER: 'Odyssey' Video Released

"Odyssey", the new video from the Atlanta, Georgia "psych metal" band ZOROASTER, can be viewed below (courtesy of Stereogum). The clip was was helmed by director Chad Rullman for Supercollider Films. The Atlanta-based Rullman is known previously for directing MASTODON's career-launching videos "Marc...

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PRIMORDIAL Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

After playing what vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has called the band's "worst show in 20 years" on June 5, 2010 in Athens, Greece, the group has officially parted ways with drummer Simon O'Laoghaire and is currently seeking a replacement. PRIMORDIAL says i...

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ZOROASTER: Another New Song Available For Streaming

"Ancient Ones", a brand new song from Atlanta, Georgia's "psych metal" band ZOROASTER, is available for streaming using below (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep). The track comes off the group's sophomore album, "Matador", which is scheduled for a July 13 North American release via E1 Music.

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Collectors of the King

Listening to RAGNAROK's "Collectors of the King", one would be hard pressed to think of a description other than traditional Norwegian black metal. Oh, I suppose if one wanted to be a pain in the ass and stand firm with only "true Norwegian black metal," referencing the likes of MAYHEM, a vigorous d...

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Into the Infernal Regions of the Ancient Cult

I'd read a bit about INQUISITION over the years and with my interest piqued I'd always wanted to check out an album, but never got around to it until now, thanks to a Hells Headbangers digital promotional copy of reissued 1998 debut album, "Into the Infernal Regions of the Ancient Cult". Now I know...

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ROTTING CHRIST Forced To Cancel More Shows

Greek extreme metallers ROTTING CHRIST have been forced to cancel additional shows as a result of a recent accident involving guitarist/vocalist Sakis Tolis in which he sustained injuries to his leg that will keep him glued to his bed for at least a month. In addition to the previously announced Sou...

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DECREPIT BIRTH: New Song Available For Streaming

"(A Departure of the Sun) Ignite the Tesla Coil", a brand new song from Santa Cruz, California tech-death masters DECREPIT BIRTH, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's third album, "Polarity", which will be released on July 27 via Nuclear Blast Record...

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DECREPIT BIRTH: 'Polarity' Artwork Unveiled

The cover artwork for "Polarity", the new album from Santa Cruz, California tech-death masters DECREPIT BIRTH, can be viewed below. The artwork was completed by cult artist Dan Seagrave (MORBID ANGEL, ENTOMBED, SUFFOCATION). Commented guitarist Matt Sotelo: "Dan's art fits the overall theme of the a...

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BALFOR: 'Barbaric Blood' Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled

Ukraine black metallers BALFOR have unveiled the cover artwork and track listing of the group's debut effort, entitled "Barbaric Blood". The "Barbaric Blood" artwork and layout was designed by Martin Saavedra at Uruguay's Spina Studio (ABORTED, DAATH, DIVINITY). "Barbaric Blood" track listing: 01. F...