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VARG VIKERNES Is A Free Man!

Varg Vikernes (a.k.a. Count Grishnackh),the former BURZUM mastermind who was convicted of murdering MAYHEM guitarist Oystein Aarseth (a.k.a. Euronymous) in August 1993 and setting fire to three churches, is a free man. "I can confirm that I have been released from prison," Vikernes told Norway's Da...

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BURZUM Mastermind To Be Portrayed By 'Twilight' Heartthrob In 'Lords Of Chaos' Movie

Jackson Rathbone, the teen heartthrob from "Twilight", has reportedly agreed to play Varg Vikernes (a.k.a. Count Grishnackh) — the former BURZUM mastermind who is currently serving a Norwegian prison term for the August 1993 murder of MAYHEM guitarist Oystein Aarseth (a.k.a. Euronymous) and setting...

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The Infection

CHIMAIRA is a band that's always played like they have something to prove. After an (at best) average debut, "The Impossibility Of Reason" roared in and earned them a spot amongst the powerhouses of the NWOAHM, while its self-titled follow-up was a monstrous display of a band that wasn't afraid to t...

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Evolution Through Revolution

Hard to believe it's been twelve years since BRUTAL TRUTH released the breakthrough "Sounds Of The Animal Kingdom". In retrospect though, it seems that absence can make the heart grind harder as "Evolution Through Revolution" is as chaotically creative as anything extreme metal has to offer. Never o...

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RAVENS CREED: 'Albion Thunder' Samples Available

RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring ORANGE GOBLIN's Ben Ward, as well as Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham, and former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske, have uploaded several samples from their upcoming debut album, "Albion Thunder", on their MySpace page. "Albion Thunder"...

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TOM MORELLO And BOOTS RILEY Join Forces To Form STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB

Tom Morello and Boots Riley have joined forces to form STREET SWEEPER SOCIAL CLUB. The group's anticipated self-titled debut album will be released June 16 through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group. The 11-song set was produced by Tom Morello and features Boots Riley on vocals, Morello on...

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THROWDOWN To Enter Studio This Week

Orange County, California's hardcore/metal act THROWDOWN will enter the studio this Wednesday, April 22 to begin recording its new album, "Deathless", for a late 2009 release via E1 Music (formerly KOCH Records) Commented THROWDOWN frontman Dave Peters: "We're pretty stoked, to say the least. We hop...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Frontman Talks Politics, Upcoming Studio Album

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN frontman Greg Puciato has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I'm gonna dive right into this. I hope you have about twenty minutes to kill. If you just wanna read some musical news and skip the rest go down to the bottom. "I just read a new gallop poll, ...

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RAVENS CREED: 'Albion Thunder' Artwork Unveiled

RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring ORANGE GOBLIN's Ben Ward, as well as Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham, and former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske, have revealed the cover artwork (see below) for their debut album, "Albion Thunder", which will be released later in yea...

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CHIMAIRA: Entire New Album To Be Streamed On MySpace

CHIMAIRA's new album, "The Infection", will be available for streaming in its entirety on April 16 and April 17 on the band's MySpace page. A teaser for the bonus DVD that will be featured in the limited-edition CD/DVD version of "The Infection" can be viewed below. Audio samples of all 10 tracks th...

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ALICE COOPER, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, TEENAGE HEAD Members To Guest On C101.5 FM

Hard rock legends Dennis Dunaway (founding member and bassist of the original ALICE COOPER band),Albert Bouchard (founding member and drummer of BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) and TEENAGE HEAD guitarist Gord Lewis will be interviewed round table-style today at 4:00 p.m. EST on C101.5 FM in Hamilton, Ontario, Ca...

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VENOM Drummer Quits

Drummer Antony "Antton" Lant has announced his departure from the pioneering British black metal band VENOM. "I have left for various reasons and would like to concentrate on my own band called DEF-CON-ONE," Antton — who is the brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant — tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET....

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CHIMAIRA: Teaser For 'The Infection' Bonus DVD Available

A teaser for the bonus DVD that will be featured in the limited-edition CD/DVD version of CHIMAIRA's forthcoming album, "The Infection", can be viewed below. Audio samples of all 10 tracks that are set to appear on "The Infection" are available for streaming on Amazon.co.uk. "The Infection" will be...

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Infernal Thrashing Kömmandments

A salty split this one. Two blackened thrashers from Poland — BLOODTHIRST and EXCIDIUM — on one 40-minute CD called "Infernal Thrashing Kömmandments" which makes for one greasy 'n bullet-belted listening session. There is in no uncertain terms even an ounce of fanciness contained herein. It is every...

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CHIMAIRA Interviewed In Atlanta; Video Available

Metal Mark of SkullsNBones.com conducted an interview with frontman Mark Hunter and rhythm guitarist Matt DeVries of Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA prior to the band's April 8, 2009 concert in Atlanta, Georgia during the Music As A Weapon IV tour with DISTURBED, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and LACUNA COIL. Watch...