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'Black Metal' RAY WALLACE: A Heavy Metal Life Filled With Love

Marc Weisblott of Toronto's Eye Weekly reports: Ray Wallace, who died on Nov. 27, 2007, from complications arising from a brain aneurysm at age 45, was defying stereotypes for as long as anyone on the local heavy metal scene knew him. For one, he was as friendly as the music he lived for ...

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Reunited Thrashers SACRIFICE To Headline MANITOBA METALFEST 2008

Canadian thrashers SACRIFICE are back to perform for the first time since their reunion show in 2006. The band's original lineup of Rob Urbinati (guitar, vocals),Joe Rico (guitar),Gus Pynn (drums) and Scott Watts (bass) will headline the second night of the Manitoba Metalfest 2008 on Saturday, Mar...

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SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, KING DIAMOND, AS I LAY DYING Among GRAMMY Nominees

SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, KING DIAMOND and AS I LAY DYING are among the nominees for the 50th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held at Los Angeles' Staples Center on Sunday, February 10, 2007. The nominees in the "Hard Rock", "Metal" and "Rock Instrumental" categories are as follows: Best Metal Perfo...

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Former SACRIFICE Manager Passes Away After Suffering Brain Aneurysm

Toronto metal icon Ray "Black Metal" Wallace has passed away after being in a coma following a brain aneurysm he suffered on November 15. Ray managed SACRIFICE in the '80s/'90s and had close ties to Canadian metal legends ANVIL and RAZOR. He was also a local promoter, most recently organizing the or...

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Former SACRIFICE Manager In Critical Condition After Suffering Burst Aneurysm

The following announcement comes from Paula Danylevich of Hype Music: "[Toronto-based heavy metal personality] Ray 'Black Metal' Wallace has had a serious medical emergency. "Many of you know Ray personally or professionally from his long-time involvement in the music and entertainment industry. He...

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LORDI Recording New Material

According to MonsterDiscoHell.com, Finnish monster rockers LORDI are currently at producer Jyrki Tuovinen's studio in Helsinki recording two brand new tracks, one of which will appear in "Dark Floors" — the feature film starring LORDI. A short interview with LORDI mainman Mr. Lordi regarding the rec...

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DEATH BREATH To Guest On Finland's 'Headbanger's Ball'

DEATH BREATH — the Swedish old-school death metal project featuring former ENTOMBED drummer and main songwriter Nicke Andersson (currently the frontman of rock 'n' roll band THE HELLACOPTERS) — has issued the following update: "Robert [Pehrsson] and Nicke visited Finland's MTV 'Headbanger's Ball'. T...

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EDGUY: Moscow Video Footage, Photos Posted Online

Russia's Darkside e-zine has posted video footage and photos from EDGUY's November 5, 2007 concert in Moscow. Check out the pictures at this location. The three clips can be viewed below. EDGUY's setlist - Moscow, Russia on November 5, 2007: 01. Catch Of The Century 02. Sacrifice 03. The Trooper (IR...

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DEATH BREATH: Stockholm Concert Footage, Photos Available

Fan-filmed video footage of DEATH BREATH — the Swedish old-school death metal project featuring former ENTOMBED drummer and main songwriter Nicke Andersson (currently the frontman of rock 'n' roll band THE HELLACOPTERS) — performing the song "Heading for Decapitation" at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden...

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MYSTIC PROPHECY: New Music Posted Online

MYSTIC PROPHECY, the melodic power metal band featuring VALLEY'S EVE vocalist Roberto Dimitri Liapakis, ex-STORMWITCH bassist Martin Albrecht and SACRED STEEL drummer Mathias Straub, will release its new album, "Satanic Curses", on October 19 via Armageddon Music. Two songs from the CD — "Damnation"...

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Reactivated SOOTHSAYER To Release DVD

Reactivated Canadian thrashers SOOTHSAYER played a hometown show in Quebec City, Quebec on October 13. Check out photos at this location. SOOTHSAYER will perform at the Trois-Rivières Metalfest on November 3 alongside QUO VADIS, BLINDED BY FAITH and REANIMATOR, among other bands. The Quebec City con...

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Beyond the Permafrost

It would be one thing if only the band's logo and artwork on its new album reeked of vintage heavy metal and ripping thrash, but considering that the music on "Beyond the Permafrost" actually comes with a metal-as-hell attack makes it required listening for the true ‘heads. Beyond the fact that Athe...

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EVANESCENCE Singer Schedules TV Appearances

EVANESCENCE's MySpace page has been updated with the following message: "Amy Lee of EVANESCENCE has a bunch of TV appearances coming up soon. Mark your calendars to catch Amy Lee on 'The View' on October 15 where she'll perform 'Good Enough' live! Also on the 15th, Ms. Amy Lee will stop by 'The Sauc...

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INFERNAL MAJESTY: New Audio Interview With BRIAN LANGLEY Available

An audio interview with INFERNAL MAJESTY vocalist Brian Langley conducted by Vinland Radio is available for streaming at this location. INFERNAL MAJESTY will support ARCH ENEMY on October 15 at the Commodore in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Brian Langley recently released two new songs from h...

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DEATHEAD Announces New Lead Guitarist

Utah-based speed metal band DEATHEAD has announced the addition of lead guitarist Brian Fisher to the group's ranks. Brian will perform with the band at all upcoming shows and will join them in the studio for the recording of their debut, "Architect of Armageddon". He will also be seen on the group'...