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Original PESSIMIST Lineup Reunited!

The original PESSIMIST lineup from the first two CDs, "Cult of the Initiated" and "Blood For the Gods" — featuring founding members, guitarist Kelly McLauchlin (DIABOLIC, UNHOLY GHOST, EQUINOX),vocalist Rob Kline (PSYCHOTOGEN, FLESHTIZED),and drummer Chris Pernia (PSYCHOTOGEN, BEYOND THE SCAR) — h...

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HOUR OF 13 Releases Debut Album

Occult traditional heavy metal band HOUR OF 13 has released its self-titled debut album through Shadow Kingdom Records. This group features ex-VESTAL CLARET vocalist/lyricist Philip Swanson (UPWARDS OF ENDTIME, SEAMOUNT) and ex-SEVEN FOOT SPLEEN member Chad Davis (also of Neurot Records' U.S. CHRIST...

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BELPHEGOR Mainman Issues Recording Update

Austrian extreme metallers BELPHEGOR entered Andy Classen's Stage One Studios in Kassel, Germany in November to begin recording their new album for an April 11, 2008 European release via Nuclear Blast Records (April 15 in North America). The follow-up to 2006's "Pestapokalypse VI" is being recorded...

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TERROR Prepares To Record New Album

Los Angeles hardcore/metal act TERROR has issued the following update: "We'll be leaving in a few days for South Korea and Japan, then hit the studio in February to record the new full-length (for an undetermined NEW label). Expect updates from the studio. March we will be out with the mighty EARTH...

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INCANTATION To Headline MAYHEM IN MAY Festival

Pennsylvania-based death metallers INCANTATION will headline day one of the Mayhem in May 3 festival, set to take place May 17-18, 2008 at Uncle Pleasant's in Louisville, Kentucky. "We look forward to headlining this killer fest," stated INCANTATION mainman John McEntee. "Our friends in ESTUARY play...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA: New Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of former ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna's December 21, 2007 concert at the The Filmore NY @ Irving Plaza — featuring a guest appearance by ex-GRIM REAPER guitarist Nick Bowcott — can be viewed below (courtesy of "oneshot73"). Belladonna last year made three full albums' wor...

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STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER, WITCHFYNDE Confirmed For Greece's NWOBHM FESTIVAL

STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER and WITCHFYNDE have been confirmed for the second installment of the NWOBHM Festival, set to take place November 8, 2008 in Athens, Greece. Also scheduled to appear are reunited NWOBHM masters TOKYO BLADE. The first NWOBHM Festival will be held on February 16, 2008 at AN...

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Former GRIM REAPER Guitarist To Perform With Ex-ANTHRAX Singer At Both NYC Shows

Former GRIM REAPER guitarist Nick Bowcott will join ex-ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna for both New York City shows at The Filmore NY @ Irving Plaza on December 20 and December 21 during Joey's opening slot for TWISTED SISTER. Bowcott and Belladonna will reportedly perform a couple of "classic songs"...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG, WAYSTED, STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER Confirmed For UK's ROCK OF AGES

TYGERS OF PAN TANG, WAYSTED, GYPSY PISTOLEROS and STEVE GRIMMETT'S GRIM REAPER are the first four confirmed bands for the second installment of the Rock of Ages festival, set to take place September 6-7, 2008 at The Palace in Tamworth, UK. A total of 16 acts are expected to perform at the event. Tic...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Discusses Forthcoming Album

CHILDREN OF BODOM's web site has been updated with a brand new interview with the band's guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho in which he discusses the Finnish metal group's forthcoming album, entited "Blooddrunk". An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: I think we'll just start right away with the new album...

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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA: New Audio Interview Available

An audio interview with former ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna conducted by Dim Lights Thick Smoke Promotions is available for download at this location. Joey Belladonna has been added to TWISTED SISTER's recently announced second concert at The Filmore NY @ Irving Plaza in New York City on December...

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Shadows of the Afterworld

It is time again for another nasty release from Crimes Against Humanity, a label you are strongly urged to check out. As heard on a split with Japan's EFFIGY called "Out from the Darkside" (reviewed on this site),Portland's HELLSHOCK deliver the goods in a thrashing, crust punk fashion, eschewing a...

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TERROR Frontman SCOTT VOGEL: 'I Wanna Play To Anyone At Anytime, Any Place'

Frontman Scott Vogel of 21st century hardcore leaders TERROR recently took time out from his busy touring schedule with CHIMAIRA, DIVINE HERESY, and KATAKLYSM to sit down with MetalSucks to discuss the tour, the band's new EP, their relationship with former label Trustkill Records and what Japanese...

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Ex-GRIM REAPER Singer STEVE GRIMMETT: New Audio Interview Available

A 14-minute audio interview with former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett conducted by Norway's Metal Express Radio (web site) has been posted online at this location. A two-minute video interview with Steve Grimmett promoting his solo band's appearance at the Firefest 4 on October 26-27,...

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NIDRIKE Signs With BLACK PLAGUE RECORDS

NIDRIKE, the Swedish black metal project featuring VANMAKT mainman Gorgoth and Gjallar from SKALD as the main lyric writer, has issued the following update: "I'm [Gorgoth] bloody proud to announce that NIDRIKE now has signed a deal with Black Plague Records! A debut album will be released in 2008. M...