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Space 1993: Wrath Of Kor-Virliath

If nothing else, GLORYHAMMER have always provided some light relief. An inherently ridiculous proposition from the start, the Anglo-American quintet built their reputation on being slightly more preposterous than everybody else, with albums that matched the giddy stupidity of their elaborate concept...

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BECKY BALDWIN Explains How She Landed Gig Playing Bass On TONY IOMMI's New Solo Album

U.K.-based bassist Becky Baldwin spoke to Jamie Westwood and Tom Stevens of The Chronicles Of Podcast about her appearance on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's upcoming solo album, "From The Dark". The 35-year-old Baldwin, who is best known as a recent addition to Danish metal veterans MERCYFUL F...

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TRIVIUM Announces New Album 'Crown In The Grave', Shares Title Track

Grammy-nominated heavyweights TRIVIUM — vocalist/guitarist Matthew K. Heafy; guitarist Corey Beaulieu; bassist Paolo Gregoletto; and drummer Alex Rüdinger — have announced their new album "Crown In The Grave". It arrives November 20 through Roadrunner Records. TRIVIUM has shared the "Crown In The Gr...

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DOWN Shares 'The Myth' Video/Single From Upcoming 'Volume V' Album

The official MetalDave Media-directed music video for "The Myth", the latest single from American heavy metal icons DOWN, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's long-awaited new studio album, "Volume V", set for release on November 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. DOWN was never just a band....

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Ex-FREHLEY'S COMET Member TOD HOWARTH Is Putting Finishing Touches On His Autobiography

In a new interview with Travis Marc of the Musicians Mentor podcast, former FREHLEY'S COMET vocalist, keyboardist and guitarist Tod Howarth confirmed that he is putting the finishing touches on his autobiography. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "That was a tough thing, 'cause my retent...

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POWERRAGE, Featuring Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI, Seeks New Vocalist Following Split With JACQUES BÉLANGER

POWERRAGE, the new band featuring former EXCITER guitarist John Ricci, is seeking a new vocalist following the apparent recent departure of Jacques Bélanger. On Saturday, September 26, the POWERRAGE, social media shared a photo of Ricci, alongside bassist Todd Pilon (formerly of WITCHKILLER) and dru...

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KING DIAMOND: Three-Song 'Halloween' Picture Disc Featuring New Artwork Due In October

KING DIAMOND's "Halloween", the three-track picture disc originally made available in 1986, will be re-released worldwide with new art by Mario Lopez on October 23 via Metal Blade Records, just in time for the season. The "Halloween" title track comes off KING DIAMOND's debut album, "Fatal Portrait"...

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BRENT HINDS's Estate Sets Record Straight On MASTODON Lawsuit, Calls For 'Compassion And Respect'

The estate of the late former MASTODON member Brent Hinds has issued a statement clarifying its claim that the guitarist is still owed money for his share in the group. On September 3, the estate filed in Fulton County Court claiming that Brent had never been bought out of his share of MASTODON and...

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Watch: SOLITUDE AETURNUS Performs With New Singer JAMES-PAUL LUNA Live For First Time

James-Paul Luna made his live debut as SOLITUDE AETURNUS's new vocalist this past Saturday, September 12 Candelabrum Metal Fest in León, Mexico. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Luna joined the long-running Texas-based doom metallers last month as the replacement for Robert Lowe, w...

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Watch: KING DIAMOND Joins MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE On Stage In San Antonio

Danish heavy metal legend King Diamond, who fronts both KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE, made a special guest appearance during MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's nearly sold-out concert Saturday night (September 12) at the massive Alamodome Stadium in San Antonio, Texas. MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE frontman Gerard Way w...

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FROM FIRST TO LAST Announces New EP 'We Were Bleeding Anyway'

Acclaimed '00s band FROM FIRST TO LAST will release a new EP, "We Were Bleeding Anyway", on October 2 via Fearless Records. The official music video for the EP's latest single, "They Said Your Ghost Was A Promise", can be seen below. This is no nostalgia play; this is your new millennium favorite ba...

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MASTODON Issues Statement On Lawsuit Filed By BRENT HINDS's Estate: 'We Strongly Deny Allegations Of Ill Intent On Our Part'

The surviving members of MASTODON have commented on the lawsuit filed against the Atlanta metal band by estate of the late former MASTODON member Brent Hinds, claiming the guitarist is still owed money for his share in the group. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the lawsuit, which was...

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MASTODON Sued By Late Guitarist BRENT HINDS's Estate Over His Share Of Business

According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the estate of late MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds has filed a lawsuit against the surviving members of the band claiming that he had never been bought out of his share of MASTODON and its related businesses before his death. The estate is also accusing...

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Official KING DIAMOND Documentary Has Been In The Works For Last Three Years

In a new interview with Frank Godla of Metal Injection, Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond — who fronts both KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE — confirmed that a new documentary is in the works about his life. The film, which is being directed by the Danish journalist and documentary filmmaker Fred...

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KING DIAMOND Says Split With Longtime Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE Had Been 'Coming For A While'

In a new interview with Frank Godla of Metal Injection, KING DIAMOND's namesake frontman spoke about the recent split with the band's longtime guitarist Andy La Rocque and addition of Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne). Regarding the circumstances that led to Andy's exit from K...