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Ashes to Ashes

Whatever your thoughts concerning the exit of Messiah Marcolin and his replacement by SOLITUDE AETURNUS's Robert Lowe, you must at least admit that CANDLEMASS career has been on the upswing since the Texan joined the Swedish doomsters. Much of that has to do with the release of a couple of great alb...

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Audio Secrecy

Since the future of SLIPKNOT hangs in the balance, Corey Taylor and Jim Root fans are going to have to turn to the duo's lighter side to feed their jones for the time being. While the last two STONE SOUR albums would have caused yours truly to throw in the towel on Taylor, "Audio Secrecy" ...

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Triumvirate

One cannot help but wonder how many fans and critics have consciously or otherwise knocked BLACK ANVIL down a few notches in assessments of "Triumvirate" solely due to the fact that the trio is made up of former members of New York hardcore act KILL YOUR IDOLS. Leave your preconceived notions of "kv...

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Coordinates of Confusion

How many Slovenian heavy metal albums do you have in your collection? What about the collections of your friend, coworkers, acquaintances and the people at which you've shot bottle rockets from a moving vehicle? That's what I thought. Here's your big chance to be the first on your block to own a Slo...

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Tenebrae... / Krohm

As far as atmospheric/suicidal/depressive black metal experiences go, this 42-minute split release from Italy's TENEBRAE IN PERPETUUM and Numinas' (a.k.a. Dario Derna, also of USDM quarter DRAWN AND QUARTERED) one-man U.S. band KROHM is more than a fair and musically solid representation of the form...

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Last Station on the Road to Death

As we've discussed in past reviews, the French have a way of twisting and crumpling conventional modes of black metal into something that is often more poisonous and almost always a tad askew. But once in a while along comes a French black metal album that remains firmly attached to traditional genr...

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Ashen

As far as Napalm Records releases go, it is hardly a shock to see a band like SHADOWGARDEN on the roster and an album like "Ashen" being released by the label. The vehicle travels right down the middle of a road with the light of pop-infected melodies and keyboard sprinkles on one side and the ...

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IN THIS MOMENT: 'The Promise' Video Released

"The Promise", the new video from Southern California's IN THIS MOMENT, can be viewed below. The clip was shot by renowned director David Brodsky (ALL THAT REMAINS, AS I LAY DYING). "The Promise" single officially goes for adds next week. The track is definitely something truly genuine and unique fo...

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MARCO MENDOZA Releases Second Solo Album

Bassist extraordinaire Marco Mendoza has unveiled his second solo album, "Casa Mendoza", on Mascot Records. "Casa Mendoza" is a Latin-flavored melodic rock record with a commercial edge that is sure to appeal to fans of any of Mendoza's work. "Being of Latin-American descent, I have always heard mus...

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LED ZEPPELIN Bassist To Be Honored At GOLD BADGE AWARDS

According to MusicWeek, LED ZEPPELIN/THEM CROOKED VULTURES bassist John Paul Jones will be honored at the 2010 Gold Badge Awards, which will be held on October 20 at the Savoy in London. In total 13 Gold Badge Awards at this year's event, which acknowledges people who work in a wide variety of field...

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WILLIAM DUVALL: 'This Incarnation Of ALICE IN CHAINS Grew Up In Public'

Martin Bandyke of the Detroit Free Press recently conducted an interview with ALICE IN CHAINS singer William DuVall. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Detroit Free Press: And how difficult was it to step into the shoes of Layne Staley as a featured singer? DuVall: Oh yeah, it was diff...

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NEUROSIS: New Audio Interview With SCOTT KELLY

Stereo Killer recently conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Scott Kelly of long-running Oakland, California-based industrial/alternative/metal pioneers NEUROSIS. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. In a recent interview with Shannon Joy of the LA Music Blog, Scott...

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MIKE PORTNOY's Sister: 'Giving Up DREAM THEATER Must Be Like Giving Up A Child' For My Brother

Mike Portnoy's sister Samantha has posted a message on the drummer's web site offering her perspective on her brother's decision to leave DREAM THEATER, the band he formed and led for 25 years. Her message follows below in its entirety. "Before I write this, understand that this is MY statement. Mik...

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SOUNDGARDEN Interviewed On Seattle's 107.7 THE END (Audio)

On Wednesday, September 8, Harms of the Seattle, Washington radio station 107.7 The End conducted an interview with SOUNDGARDEN members Matt Cameron (drums),Ben Shepard (bass) and Kim Thayil (guitar). You can now listen to audio clips from the chat below. Q: Why the reunion? Why now?

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SEBASTIAN BACH Added To GUNS N' ROSES' Spanish Dates

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has been added to the Spanish portion of GUNS N' ROSES upcoming tour. Commented Bach: "I am SO EXCITED to play the biggest tour I have ever done in Spain!!! First time ever playing San Sebastian. Gee, I think I will have fun doing raps during the San Sebastian...