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Hindsight: Suffering Hour and Reason Revisited

Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and there was no such thing as Pro Tools, bands used to routinely sound like truckloads of dogshit when they first tried to record something. The equipment they had at their disposal was usually old, broken, or worthless, and most of the players suffered from the...

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Blood of the Nations

"Blood of the Nations" is another one of those albums from a reformed classic metal act that had me approaching with caution in anticipation of the big letdown. That letdown never happened. "Blood of the Nations" is the shot in the arm that fans of traditional heavy metal needed, not to mention that...

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DEE SNIDER's 'Growing Up Twisted' Goes Mobile

The reality series "Growing Up Twisted", which premiered on A&E late last month and features TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, his wife and four kids, will close with a bang during its season finale on Tuesday, August 24. But don't worry — just because the season's over doesn't mean the show i...

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THE BATALLION: New Album Details Revealed

Dark Essence Records has set a September 27 release date for "Head Up High", the sophomore album from Norwegian metallers THE BATALLION. The follow-up to 2008's "Stronghold Of Men" was recorded at the Conclave and Earshot Studio, the central Bergen studio owned by VULTURE INDUSTRIES' Bjørnar E. Nils...

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WINTERHORDE: 'Hunting The Human' Video Released

"Hunting The Human", the new video from Israeli extreme metallers WINTERHORDE, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in Tel Aviv-Jaffo with director Sergey Maydin and it features an appearance by renowned Israeli "underground" actress and model Angel Ogasta. "Hunting The Human" comes off WINTERHO...

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INTRONAUT: 'Valley Of Smoke' Release Date Announced

Century Media Records has set an October 12 North American release date for "Valley Of Smoke", the sophomore album from Southern California's INTRONAUT. The follow-up to 2008's "Prehistoricisms" was once again produced by Josh Newell (JANE'S ADDICTION) and it features a guest appearance by TOOL bass...

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DEEP PURPLE: Trailer For 'Gettin' Tighter' Blu-Ray/DVD Available

A three-minute trailer for "Gettin' Tighter", the forthcoming Blu-ray/DVD that documents DEEP PURPLE's turbulent last year before the band initially split in 1976, can be viewed below. Set for release in early 2011, "Gettin' Tighter" will feature new interviews with Glenn Hughes and founding member...

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GLENN HUGHES Explains BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION Name Change

EspyRock recently conducted an interview with legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION — his project with drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Derek Sherinian (D...

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FEAR FACTORY's Tour Bus Catches Fire

The members of FEAR FACTORY and their road crew escaped safely Thursday morning (August 5) when their tour bus caught fire and burned to a crisp on the M1 motorway in Northamptonshire, England. Commented FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares: "We just finished playing a sold-out show in Sheffield, Eng...

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STEVEN ADLER On MATT SORUM: 'He's Got No Heart; He's Got No Soul; He's Got No Feel'

Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with original GUNS N' ROSES and current ADLER'S APPETITE drummer Steven Adler. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: As you're recalling and reliving these moments in [your newly released tell-all] book, yo...

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Bassist JAMES LOMENZO Joins LYNCH MOB

James Lomenzo (pictured below; MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) has joined the touring lineup of LYNCH MOB for the remainder of the band's summer tour. LYNCH MOB's current lineup is rounded out by George Lynch (guitar),Oni Logan (vocals) and Brian Tichy (drums; FOREIGNER, OZZY OSBOURNE, V...

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INTRONAUT: New Song Available For Streaming

"Elegy", a brand new song from Southern California's INTRONAUT — which walks a fine line between psychedelic brutality, captivating hooks and devastating-yet-unpredictable time changes — is available for streaming on InvisibleOranges.com. The track comes off the band's sophomore album, "Valley Of Sm...

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MOONDANCE JAM 19 Sets Attendance Records

The recently concluded Moondance Jam 19 set attendance records in 2010 with a daily sellout of over 18,000 fans jamming the festival grounds in Walker. The three-day rock festival opened a day early with a regional band pre-party on July 14 that drew 5,000 fans and concluded on July 17 with a comple...

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Mounds of Ash

This album makes me tense, anxious, and kind of angry. It is not an uncommon feeling with this type of noisy-USBM-meets-abrasive-hardcore sprinkled with atmospherics to make certain that you also become paranoid over some undefined feeling of impending doom. Yep, it is one of those Profound Lore rel...

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LYNCH MOB Singer Thanks 'El Paso' Audience While Performing In Dallas; Video Available

Fan-filmed video footage of LYNCH MOB performing the song "Wicked Sensation" on July 23, 2010 at Trees in Dallas, Texas can be viewed below. At the end of the clip (around 5:35 mark),LYNCH MOB singer Oni Logan can be heard thanking the crowd in "El Paso" where the band was supposed to play on ...