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SINGLE BULLET THEORY To Film Video This Weekend
Philadelphia's technical metal newcomers SINGLE BULLET THEORY will be shooting a brand new video for the song "Hollowed Out" on September 11 in Ardmore and Langhorne, PA. The video will be directed by Jay Bones and is designed to be a performance video. "Hollowed Out" is taken from of the band's bra...September 10, 2004
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Heavy Metal Musicians Speak Out On Rising Anti-American Sentiment Around The World
Norway's Imhotep 'zine recently asked more than 60 heavy metal and hard rock musicians to answer the following question regarding the current political situation in the world: What's your opinion on the rising tide of the anti-American sentiment around the world and to what would you attribute this?...September 7, 2004
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OBITUARY Bassist: We Will Make The Heaviest Album We've Ever Recorded
OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins recently spoke to Decibel magazine about the songwriting process for the group's new studio album, tentatively due in 2005 through an as-yet-undetermined label (most likely Roadrunner). Watkins described the group's new material as "Going towards more of our older styl...September 5, 2004
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LIVIDITY Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement
U.S. cult porn grinders LIVIDITY have parted ways with drummer James Whitehurst for "personal reasons" and are currently seeking a replacement. "We are based out of the Peoria, IL. / Champaign, IL. area in the Midwest USA and are currently working on our fifth release," the band write in a press rel...August 23, 2004
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OBITUARY: Scumbags Like JACK KOSHICK Must Be Stopped!
Reunited death metal legends OBITUARY have sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding their dealings with well-known heavy metal concert promoter Jack Koshick (Milwaukee Metalfest, March Metal Meltdown): "Well, after seeing a few bands post about getting screwed by Jack Koshick we ha...August 23, 2004
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SINGLE BULLET THEORY To Record NON-FICTION Cover For Upcoming EP
Philadelphia-based SINGLE BULLET THEORY have announced plans to record a cover of NON-FICTION's "Into the Ground" for an upcoming EP, tentatively due in early 2005. "As some of you may know, I had the great pleasure of performing on the new Dan Lorenzo [ex-HADES/NON-FICTION guitarist] CD 'Nice Being...August 23, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY Talks About His Brain Tumor, Upcoming DEATH Tribute Album
Renowned metal guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) recently spoke to AbrasiveRock.com about his battle with a massive brain tumor with which he was diagnosed in August 2001 as well as his music-related activities and projects. Several excerpts from the interview follow: A...August 22, 2004
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Ex-TESTAMENT Guitarist JAMES MURPHY Joins FOREIGN OBJECTS
Renowned metal guitarist James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) has officially joined FOREIGN OBJECTS, the "neo-technical death metal" band formed by CKY members Deron Miller (guitar) and Jess Margera (drums). The group are planning on playing scattered shows in support of their upcoming doubl...August 18, 2004
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OBITUARY, MASTER, VISCERAL BLEEDING To Team Up For European Tour
OBITUARY, MASTER and VISCERAL BLEEDING will be teaming up for the "The Legends Are Back" European tour beginning in early October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 08 – Eindhoven, NETH @ Effenaar Oct. 09 - Sint-Lievens-Houtem, BEL @ De Fabriek Oct. 10 – Dublin, IRE @ The Village Oct. 11 –...August 17, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY Issues HURRICANE CHARLEY Aftermath Update
Renowned metal guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) has issued the following post-Hurricane Charley update (see previous story): "Hi folks, "In the aftermath of Charley we have squeaked by and made it through in much better shape than many of our neighbors in other communi...August 15, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY: Fearing The Wrath Of HURRICANE CHARLEY
Renowned metal guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) has issued the following alert: "Hurricane Charley (CNN) is barreling its monstrous way on a path that will bring it right down the throats of me and my family.. in just a few hours. I'm wrapping up all the gear I've mana...August 13, 2004
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Why Are Extreme Metal Vocals So Grotesque And Indecipherable?
Will York of The San Francisco Bay Guardian writes: Why are extreme metal vocals so grotesque and indecipherable? Newcomers to the genre often wonder about this — that is, why metal bands spend so much time composing intricate music and detailed lyrics only to go and "ruin it" with those awful guttu...July 14, 2004
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NATRON Complete Work On New Album
Italian death metallers NATRON have completed work on their fourth full-length album, "Livid Corruption", tentatively due in September through Holy Records. The follow-up to 2000's "Bedtime For Mercy" was recorded at Jolly Roger studios in Italy and was mixed at Starstruck studios in Denmark with An...July 1, 2004
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SINGLE BULLET THEORY Guitarist Comments On DEATH Tribute CD
SINGLE BULLET THEORY guitarist Matt Difabio has released the following statement regarding his participation in the upcoming DEATH tribute CD, "Within The Mind - In Homage To The Musical Legacy Of Chuck Schuldiner", due later in the year through Holland's Mascot Records: "As most of you may know, I...June 26, 2004
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Mexico's TRANSMETAL To Release Collection Of Covers
One of Mexico's biggest metal acts, TRANSMETAL, will add to their catalog of over 20 thrash/speed metal albums with a new record comprising entirely of cover versions. The quintet, founded during January of 1987 and centered on the sibling Partida triumvirate of guitarist Juan, bassist Lorenzo and d...June 20, 2004
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