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VEX To Debut New Lineup At Austin Gig
Texas-based metallers VEX will make their live debut with vocalist Orlando Logan Perez (AGAINST THE PLAGUES) and guitarist Mike "E.D." Day (RUINS OF HONOR, BILDEBERG, ALTERNATE15) on July 26 at Red Seven in Austin, Texas. Also on the bill are ORIGIN, ABYSMAL DAWN and MISERY INDEX. The current VEX li...July 16, 2008
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AMON AMARTH, ENSIFERUM, BELPHEGOR, THE ABSENCE: More North American Dates Revealed
More confirmed dates are beginning to surface for AMON AMARTH's forthcoming North American headlining tour with support from ENSIFERUM, BELPHEGOR, and THE ABSENCE. The routing for the trek is shaping up as follows: Oct. 01 - Anaheim, CA Oct. 02 - Los Angeles, CA Oct. 03 - San Francisco, CA Oct. 04 -...July 7, 2008
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Third Installment of Limited-Edition SPEED N' SPIKES 7" Series Now Available
Speed N' Spikes is a series of five limited-edition split 7" releases from ten of the best underground thrash metal bands today. Volume three features all-new and exclusive material from Japan's ABIGAIL and Norway's NEKROMANTHEON. This split 7" is available now and includes the ABIGAIL track "Infern...July 2, 2008
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It's Official: AMON AMARTH Added To SLAYER's 'The Unholy Alliance: Chapter III' European Tour
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on June 30, Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH have now been officially added to "The Unholy Alliance: Chapter III" tour alongside the previously announced bands SLAYER, TRIVIUM and MASTODON. AMON AMARTH will play after MASTODON and before TRIVIUM and SLAYER in G...July 2, 2008
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AMON AMARTH Added To SLAYER's 'The Unholy Alliance: Chapter III' European Tour?
Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH are being advertised as the opening act on the November 12, 2008 "The Unholy Alliance: Chapter III" concert at the Sportpaleis/Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium alongside the previously announced bands SLAYER, TRIVIUM and MASTODON. Although no official announcement has ye...June 30, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: New Album Title Revealed
Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH have set "Twilight of the Thundergod" as the title of their seventh full-length album, due this fall via Metal Blade Records. The CD title was revealed by AMON AMARTH frontman Johan Hegg during an interview with the "Tinitus" radio show, which airs on Norway's P3...June 27, 2008
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AMON AMARTH To Perform First Four Albums In Their Entirety At 'Bloodshed Over Bochum'
Swedish Viking metallers AMON AMARTH will play four shows at Zeche in Bochum, Germany in late December under the banner "Bloodshed Over Bochum". The band will play one of the first four albums in its entirety each night along with a "best-of" mix from "Fate Of Norns" (2004),"With Oden On Our Side"...June 26, 2008
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UK's ROCK OF AGES FEST: Complete Details Revealed
NWOBHM legends BLITZKRIEG and TYGERS OF PAN TANG have been confirmed as the headliners of the Rock Of Ages Fest 2008, a charity event in aid of cancer research happening on September 6-7 at The Asylum in Birmingham, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: September 6: TYGERS OF PAN T...June 18, 2008
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Former ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Frontman Joins BULLISTIC
Former ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY frontman Johnny Throckmorton has joined Richmond, Virginia's BULLISTIC. "Johnny brings a wealth of talent and experience to the band and we're excited to have him in the band," says BULLISTIC founding member and guitarist Ed Savoy. The group is currently busy writing mate...June 11, 2008
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VEX Hard At Work On 'Thanatopsis'
Texas-based metallers VEX recently announced the addition of vocalist Orlando Logan Perez (AGAINST THE PLAGUES) and guitarist Mike "E.D." Day (RUINS OF HONOR, BILDEBERG, ALTERNATE15) to the group's ranks. Perez will enter the studio this coming week to begin recording VEX's new full length-album, "T...May 24, 2008
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Brand New ABSU Material To Be Released As Part Of SPEED N' SPIKES 7" Series
Speed N' Spikes is a series of five limited edition split 7" releases from ten of the best underground thrash metal bands today. Volume two features all new and exclusive material from RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER and the first new material from ABSU in nearly 10 years. This split 7" will be available Ma...May 15, 2008
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IMMORTAL AVENGER Parts Ways With Singer, Announces Replacement
Richmond, Virginia-based heavy metal act IMMORTAL AVENGER has parted ways with vocalist Johnny Throckmorton after two years. (Johnny was also known for his role as the original frontman for ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY.) The specific details of Johnny's departure are not being discussed at this time. His re...May 9, 2008
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MUNICIPAL WASTE Interviewed At NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL; Video Available
Justin of Boston.tv conducted an interview with Virginian thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE following the band's April 27, 2008 performance at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival at the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Watch the two-minute chat below. MUNICIPAL WASTE last year filmed a video f...April 30, 2008
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AGAINST THE PLAGUES Vocalist Joins VEX
AGAINST THE PLAGUES lead vocalist Orlando Logan Perez has joined the Texas metal band VEX, winners of the Xtreme Texas Metal "band of the year" in 2006. Commented Orlando: "I am honored to be working with such great musicians and great long-time friends that share similar visions, philosophies, and...April 9, 2008
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MUNICIPAL WASTE: Northeast Dates Announced
Virginian thrashers MUNICIPAL WASTE have announced three new dates in the Northeast that coincide with their April 26 appearance at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Riding on the momentum of the group's successful performance at last month's SXSW (South by Southwest),MUNICIPAL WASTE is...April 7, 2008