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DETHRONED, EXCOMMUNION Team Up On Split Album

Colorado-based death metal band DETHRONED has posted the artwork for its upcoming split album with fellow Coloradans EXCOMMUNION. Check it out at this location. The split will be released in the next few weeks by a brand new, up-and-coming death metal label based out of New York called Butchered Rec...

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MOTÖRHEAD: Audio Samples Of Entire 'Kiss Of Death' Album Available

Audio samples of all 12 tracks that appear on MOTÖRHEAD's new album, "Kiss of Death", are available at this location. Due on August 29 via Sanctuary Records, "Kiss of Death" was recorded at the Paramount studios in Los Angeles with Cameron Webb, who also worked with the group on their last effort. T...

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RUFFIANS: New Album Details Revealed

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, will release its new album, "Desert of Tears", on October 20 via Metal Heaven Records. The CD was recorded at Trident/Imperial Studios in Northern California. "Desert of Tears" tr...

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Kiss of Death

At 61 years old, Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister isn't about to go out of his way to win over those few, pathetic, soulless bints who don't like MOTÖRHEAD. The band has a well-worn groove, and they've settled into it, releasing a string of albums over the last decade so consistent, it's easy to forget someti...

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Raw Dark Pure

Well, it's not a name I would have suggested for a ripping black metal band, but Germany's SONIC REIGN make up for it with a solid debut album (not counting the demo) in "Raw Dark Pure". Consisting of members Ben (vocals, guitar) and Sebastian (drums),SONIC REIGN do a nice job of crafting songs tha...

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TRIVIUM Announces First-Ever North American Headlining Tour

TRIVIUM will embark on its first-ever North American headlining tour beginning on October 1. The trek will be in support of the band's new album, "The Crusade", which is set for release in the U.S. and Canada on October 10 via Roadrunner Records. THE SWORD and PROTEST THE HERO will provide support f...

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SACRED STEEL Sets Tentative Track Listing For 'Hammer Of Destruction'

German metallers SACRED STEEL have set the tentative track listing for their sixth album, "Hammer of Destruction", due on November 10 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at the Spiderhouse studio in Lütte (near Berlin) with legendary producer Harris Johns (VOIVOD, HELLOWEEN, ST. VITUS, DEPRESS...

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THE SWORD Completes Work On New Music Video

THE SWORD has completed work on the second music video from its critically acclaimed album "Age of Winters". The video, for the hard-hitting track "Freya", was shot in Hollywood, CA with director Barnaby Roper. A still shot from the video, which is expected to make its world network premiere(s) shor...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Kiss Of Death' Limited-Edition T-Shirt Now Available

MOTÖRHEAD's new album, "Kiss of Death", is set to hit the streets on August 29. Sanctuary Records is now accepting pre-orders for the CD, T-shirts, and iPod downloads at this location. The CD or iPod-friendly download can be purchased for $9.99. For $19.99, you'll also get an exclusive/limited-editi...

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METALLICA's HAMMETT: DRAGONFORCE Are 'Fastest Guitar Players I Think I've Ever Seen'

Steve Baltin of AOL Music recently asked METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett which new guitarists have impressed him of late. "I really like this absurd band called DRAGONFORCE," Kirk said. "Those are the fastest guitar players I think I've ever seen. They're like Yngwie [Malmsteen] on steroids. No, th...

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My Bloodied Wings

After languishing in import and tribute-album hell for years, the time finally seems right for California's IMAGIKA to make a dent in their home country. Their fierce, aggressive take on traditional melodic metal is potent, full of dramatic flourishes and virtuoso star turns that should have the pro...

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SLIPKNOT DJ SID WILSON To Release New Solo Album

After four long years, SLIPKNOT DJ Sid Wilson's (a.k.a. DJ Starscream) debut solo unmasked album is finished and ready to be released. Entitled "The New Leader", the CD features Starscream mixture of aggressive DJ and production style with an in-depth knowledge of hip hop and metal. The album is sch...

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THE SWORD To Appear On INDIE 103.1 FM's 'Chaos' Program

Dynamic, Austin-TX based quartet THE SWORD will make a special in-studio appearance at popular Los Angeles radio station Indie 103.1 FM. The critically-acclaimed band will appear on the station's "Chaos" metal program, where they will be interviewed by show host "Full Metal Jackie". "Chaos" is the o...

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The Inhuman Aberration

Opening track "Too Strong for the Strongest Lord" is most representative of what one hears throughout URKRAFT's "The Inhuman Abberation": Up-tempo Swedish-style melodic death/thrash with light use of keys and burly, death-tinged vocals. Fans of the style will find nothing distasteful about any of it...

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MOTÖRHEAD: 'Stage Fright' Special To Air On MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball'

MOTÖRHEAD will get the royal treatment this Saturday, June 24 with the "Headbanger's Ball" thirty-minute "Stage Fright" special. Culled from the spectacular DVD of the same title (released earlier this year on SPV),the program contains a healthy selection of MOTÖRHEAD favorites along with some back...