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ABSENCE OF THE SACRED Preparing To Record New Album

Singapore-based extreme metallers ABSENCE OF THE SACRED are preparing to enter TNT Studios to begin recording their sophomore album, "Era of the Apostate", for an early 2008 release. The follow-up to 2006's "Atrocities That Birthed Abominations" will contain nine "blazing" tracks (including a cover...

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Late THIN LIZZY Singer's Mother In Anti-Drugs Plea

BBC News reports that the mother of THIN LIZZY star Phil Lynott has condemned the widespread use of drugs in Ireland. Philomena Lynott was speaking as investigations into the death of one of Ireland's top models continued. A post-mortem examination carried out on the body of Katy French on Friday co...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer: This Was 'The Best Tour This Band Has Ever Done'

Legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) has issued the following update: "Well, the HEAVEN AND HELL tour has finally ended after performing 98 shows in 98 cities in numerous countries around the world. Not bad! It was the best tour this band has ever done and just playin...

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Guitarist DINO CAZARES Rules Out Reunion With FEAR FACTORY

Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former FEAR FACTORY and current DIVINE HERESY guitarist Dino Cazares. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: I gotta ask the question about FEAR FACTORY. Is the relationship with Raymond and the rest of the guys still strained or ar...

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DRACONIAN: New Song Posted Online

Swedish doom metal band DRACONIAN has posted a new song, entitled "Seasons Apart", on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off the band's fourth album, "Turning Season Within", due in January 2008 via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded at Fascination Street studio (OPETH, KATATONIA) in Örebro,...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Tokyo Press Conference Highlights Posted Online

A three-minute video clip containing highlights from HEAVEN AND HELL's October 19, 2007 press conference at the Hard Rock Café in Tokyo — taken during the group's "Ambassadors of Rock" tour of Japan — can be viewed below. An audio interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN AND HELL guitarist Tony...

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NEVERMORE Frontman Reveals THE SISTERS OF MERCY Cover Track For Solo Debut

NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has revealed more information about THE SISTERS OF MERCY cover song that he has recorded for his upcoming solo debut, tentatively due in early 2008 via Century Media Records. Said Dane: "OK, so since there's so much speculation about what SISTERS song it's going to be,...

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NEVERMORE Frontman Reveals Partial Track Listing For Solo Debut

NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has revealed a partial track listing for his upcoming solo debut, tentatively due in early 2008 via Century Media Records. Dane has written about eight tracks with former SOILWORK guitarist-turned-producer Peter Wichers and has also collaborated with ex-HIMSA guitarist...

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PSYCROPTIC: 'Writing For New Album Is Progressing Very Well'

Australian technical death metallers PSYCROPTIC have issued the following update: "Thus far the writing for the new album is progressing very well. Six songs have been completed, with several more in the works. It is hoped the recording will take place in February/March 2008. The band are very happy...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Concert Attendee Tased After Trying To Mosh

Travis Coleman of SiouxCityJournal.com reports that a teen was tased and arrested after allegedly fighting with officers during the OZZY OSBOURNE concert at Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa Sunday (November 4). The 16-year-old Sioux City boy was allegedly trying to start a mosh pit near the e...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'I'm A New Yorker That Would Rather Live In La La Land'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has launched a regular column on SuicideGirls.com. The column is called "Scott Ian's Food Coma" where he writes about his food and travel experiences. An excerpt from the first installment follows: "I've been in Los Angeles for 18 years now and I know I've developed a dis...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: New Audio Interview With TONY IOMMI Available

An audio interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN AND HELL guitarist Tony Iommi conducted last week by Burhanudin Bin Buang (a.k.a. Brader Bo),host of "Vicious Volume", the only metal radio show in Singapore (airing on RIA 89.7FM),is available for download at this location. "Vicious Volume" i...

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Former NEVERMORE/TESTAMENT Guitarist Issues THE ESSENESS PROJECT Debut

THE ESSENESS PROJECT, which features in its ranks acclaimed guitarist Steve Smyth (NEVERMORE, DRAGONLORD, TESTAMENT, VICIOUS RUMORS),will release its debut album on November 5 through Smyth's own Two Louder Music label. The CD was mixed by Kent Matcke (METALLICA, JOE SATRIANI, SAMMY HAGAR) at his P...

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DRACONIAN: New Album Title Announced

Swedish doom metal band DRACONIAN have issued the following update: "DRACONIAN's fourth album is now completed. It was born in Fascination Street studio (OPETH, KATATONIA) in Örebro, Sweden, during September. For this recording the band invited U.S. NOVEMBERS DOOM vocalist Paul Kuhr for the narrativ...

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BLACK MARK Signs Exclusive U.S. Distribution Deal With RELAPSE RECORDS

Sweden's Black Mark recently inked an exclusive U.S. distribution deal with Relapse Records. The first releases under this deal will be a set of BATHORY vinyl picture discs that will see a North American release date of November 27. Then moving forward, all Black Mark catalog items, past and present...