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CRADLE OF FILTH: 'Godspeed' Special Edition, Vinyl Versions Detailed
In addition to the standard version of CRADLE OF FILTH's new album, "Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder" (due out on October 28 via Roadrunner Records),there will also be a special edition and vinyl released. See below for the complete track listing. Special Edition (two-disc set featuring 10 unreleas...September 12, 2008
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METALLICA's 'Death Magnetic' Nearing Triple Platinum In Finland On First Day
METALLICA's "Death Magnetic" has reportedly shipped more than 60,000 copies in Finland so far. The Finnish platinum award for domestic albums recognizes sales in excess of 30,000 copies, while the same award is given out to foreign artists for shifting 20,000 units of a single album. This means that...September 12, 2008
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SLAYER: '33 1/3: Reign in Blood' Book Author Schedules Ohio Signing, Reading
D.X. Ferris, author of "33 1/3: Reign in Blood", the first English-language book about SLAYER, will appear at the Akron/Fairlawn, Ohio Borders Books & Music (3737 W. Market St., Fairlawn, Ohio) this Saturday, September 13. Ferris will read from the book, sign copies, answer questions, and give a...September 11, 2008
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MACHINE HEAD: U.S. Version Of 'The Blackening Special Edition' Detailed
Roadrunner Records has revealed the details of the U.S. version of the special edition of "The Blackening", MACHINE HEAD's Grammy-nominated masterwork, which is due on October 28, 2008. (Details of the European version of the special edition of "The Blackening", which will be available on October 27...September 11, 2008
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LORDI Tops Finnish Single Chart
Finnish hard rock monsters LORDI have topped the single chart in their home country with their latest release, "Bite It Like A Bulldog". The song features a powerful bass line and was co-written by the group's mainman Mr. Lordi (real name: Tomi Putaansuu) and bassist Mr. Ox. Check out "Bite It Like...September 11, 2008
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ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Calls It Quits
Guitarist Erik Larson of Richmond, Virginia natives ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY has issued the following statement: "It’s been a very quiet 2008 from us here in ATP thus far. I know there has been speculation and uncertainty about exactly what the status of the band is, and our apologies go out to y'all fo...September 9, 2008
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Killer Who Claims He Was Influenced By METALLICA Song Seeks New Trial
According to PhillyBurbs.com, the New Jersey man who killed his mother and then stabbed an 11-year-old boy to death claiming that he was influenced by a METALLICA song about a boy who "lost my way this bloody day" when he committed the crime is asking the court to throw out the 2004 guilty ...September 9, 2008
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NECRONOMICON Frontman Recovering Following Car Accident
Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based black/death metallers NECRONOMICON have issued the following update: "First of all, we wanna thanks those who wrote to the band concerning Rob ('The Witch'; guitar/lead vocals) car accident, we do appreciate that you care. Rob is OK, even if the car he was in as been t...September 9, 2008
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QUO VADIS: The End Of An Era
Montreal-based technical death metallers QUO VADIS played their last show with Stéphane Paré (vocals),Yanic Bercier (drums) and Dominic "Forest" Lapointe (bass) this past Saturday, September 6 at the Medley in Montreal. Check out photos from Capitale du Metal. Paré, Yanic Bercier and Lapointe annou...September 8, 2008
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METALLICA: Exclusive Versions of 'Suicide And Redemption' To Be Featured On 'Guitar Hero III'
In a monumental first for the gaming and music industries, METALLICA's highly anticipated ninth studio album "Death Magnetic" will be available in its entirety as downloadable content for Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock day and date with the album release this Friday,...September 8, 2008
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BURST: Another New Song Posted Online; Studio Footage Available
Sweden's BURST has posted a new track from its forthcoming album, "Lazarus Bird". The song "I Exterminate The I" can be heard now via the band's MySpace page. BURST will release "Lazarus Bird" via Relapse Records on the following dates: USA: September 16 Germany: September 19 Rest of Europe: Septemb...September 4, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist On Touring, Longevity And NWOBHM
Ilikemusic recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Ilikemusic: You're coming to the end of a massive global tour with WHITESNAKE. Has touring changed over the years? Do you still enjoy it? Vivian: "Yeah, I think we still...September 4, 2008
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TESTAMENT, QUO VADIS Guitarists Featured On This Week's 'The Metal File'
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick and QUO VADIS axeman Bart Frydrychowicz were interviewed for this week's "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. Download the show as an MP3 file at this location. TESTAMENT's latest album, "The Formation of Damnation", debuted at #59 on the Billboard Top...September 3, 2008
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THE PLASMARIFLE Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement
Montreal metal band THE PLASMARIFLE has amicably parted ways with drummer Sean Connors and has replaced him with Alexandre Dupras. Commented vocalist Maynard Moore (formerly of NEURAXIS): "Sean is leaving the band for personal reasons. We are very sad to see him leave; he is a great friend and drumm...September 3, 2008
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NIGHTWISH: Montreal Photos Posted Online
MetalUniverse.net has posted high-quality photos of NIGHTWISH's September 1, 2008 sold-out performance in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. NIGHTWISH has just released a digital-only collection of demos and B-sides titled "The Sound of Nightwish Reborn", available through all digital service providers. This...September 3, 2008
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