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'Brütal Legend' Creator Explains Why RONNIE JAMES DIO Is No Longer Involved With Game

Double Fine studio head and Brütal Legend game creator Tim Schafer has confirmed that the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has been cut out of the game's voice cast and has been replaced with Tim Curry, a movie actor best known for his...

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Seven Chalices

"Seven Chalices" from Spain's TEITANBLOOD is evil incarnate. It is old school death metal that drowns the listener in the muck of AUTOPSY and frightens to the point of paralysis with its long sections of bone-chilling atmospherics and terrifying effects — not mere interludes either, but epic exercis...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO No Longer Part Of 'Brütal Legend' Game

The management for legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, DIO) has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the producers of the upcoming Brütal Legend game have decided to cut Dio's contributions out of the game, and have replaced him with Tim Curry, a...

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MEGADETH: Snippet Of New Song 'Headcrusher' Now Available To Non-Fan-Club-Members

A six-minute video featuring MEGADETH's British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap (NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, EXODUS) describing the process of mixing the band's new track "Headcrusher" at his studio in Derbyshire, U.K. can be viewed below. The clip, which was previously only available to members of MEGADETH'...

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ECLIPSE ETERNAL In Writing Mode

Frontman Voldamares of the Canadian epic black metal band ECLIPSE ETERNAL has issued the following update: "ECLIPSE ETERNAL is currently in writing mode. We have five songs written and are working on another two. Current songtitles are: 'Deathbound', 'The Essence Of Hopelessness', 'Ancient Voices On...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Discusses His Involvement In 'Brütal Legend' Game; Video Available

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was interviewed by G4tv.com at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3),one of the biggest events in the annual gaming calendar, which was held June 2-4, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Halford spoke about his involvement in the upcoming Brütal Leg...

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Taiwan's CHTHONIC Invents 'Unique' Metal Genre, Unveils New Look

After CHTHONIC's new promotional photo was posted on a number of web sites recently, the Taiwanese band's new look became the subject of much speculation. The inspiration for the new style comes from Taoist magic figures of folklore and the types of facial masks they wore, like "Kuan-Jiang-Shoe," wh...

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FAUST Album Featuring DIMMU BORGIR, ANCIENT, SADUS Members Due In September

Italian death metallers FAUST will release their new album, "From Glory To Infinity", in September via Paragon Records. The all-star project features guest appearances by the following musicians: * Aleister (ANCIENT) - Guitars/Vocals * Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, SADUS, DEATH, ICED EARTH) - Bass * D...

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MEGADETH Fan Club Members Get Taste Of Forthcoming Album

Members of MEGADETH's official fan club, MegaFanClub, are now able to view a six-minute video featuring the band's British producer Andy "Undie" Sneap (NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, EXODUS) describing the process of mixing the new MEGADETH track "Headcrusher" at his studio in Derbyshire, U.K. Watch Andy wo...

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CHTHONIC's New Album Package To Be Shot By Fashion Photographer

In addition to his ever-growing work for T for Tibet, the internationally recognized photographer Clive Arrowsmith came to Taiwan to shoot the band for CHTHONIC's new album, "Mirror of Retribution", which is set for an August 18 release date in the US and August 10 release in Europe. The core beauty...

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UNLEASHED: Quality Footage From NEUROTIC DEATHFEST Posted Online

Quality fan-filmed video footage of Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED performing at this year's Neurotic Deathfest, which was held May 29-30 at 013 in Tilburg, Holland, can be viewed below (courtesy of "letthemetalflow"). UNLEASHED's ninth full-length album, "Hammer Battalion", was recorded in S...

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THORNAFIRE Forced To Pull Out Of MONSTROSITY Tour

Chilean death metal warriors THORNAFIRE have been forced to cancel their participation in the upcoming U.S. tour featuring MONSTROSITY and TORN THE FUCK APART. Commented guitarist Victor MacNamara: "Due to delays in the processing of our visa application to enter the USA, THORNAFIRE will unfortunate...

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GWAR: New Video Interview Available

Chrystal of YouTellConcerts.com conducted an interview with GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus at the band's May 15, 2009 concert in Nashville, Tennessee. Watch the chat below. On your knees in total, groveling submission as you pay homage to the true lords of the underworld, the mighty GWAR! Unassaila...

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New 'Brütal Legend' Trailer Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE Posted Online

A new trailer for the upcoming Brütal Legend game, featuring the voice and likeness of BLACK SABBATH vocalist Ozzy Osbourne as The Guardian Of Metal, can be viewed below. At EA's E3 press conference, Double Fine studio head and Brütal Legend creator Tim Schafer announced (see video below) that Osbou...

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CHTHONIC To Release New Album In August

Taiwan is a country where history and folklore work very much hand in hand, and both of these elements are central to the latest studio album from that country's premier metal outfit, CHTHONIC (pronounced "Thonic"). "Mirror of Retribution" will be released August 10 on Spinefarm Records UK. Formed i...