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KATAKLYSM Conquers Canada
Vocalist Maurizio Iacono of the Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM has issued the following update: "Well, that was one insane weekend in Canada. We did three album launches and gave away three custom Washburn guitars and what a memorable weekend it was. In over fifteen years of playing KATAKLYSM bi...June 9, 2008
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KATAKLYSM: 'Prevail' European Chart Positions Revealed
KATAKLYSM's new album, "Prevail", has registered the following European first-week chart positions: Germany #38 Austria: #44 Switzerland: #83 As previously reported, "Prevail" has sold 2,250 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD, which was m...June 4, 2008
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KATAKLYSM: 'Prevail' First-Week Sales Revealed
KATAKLYSM's new album, "Prevail", has sold 2,250 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD, which was mixed at AudioHammer Studios in Orlando, Florida with producer Jason Suecof, features guest solo appearances by Pat O'Brien (CANNIBAL CORPSE),...June 4, 2008
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PRAYING MANTIS Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
UK rock veterans PRAYING MANTIS have been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, set to take place August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Bloodstock Open Air festival billing is now shaping up as follows: AKERCOCKE ALESTORM AS I LAY DYING AT THE GATES CLOUDSCAPE COMMUNIC C...June 3, 2008
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ADASTRA To Enter Studio In July
Finnish metallers ADASTRA will enter the studio in July to begin recording their sophomore album, "Death Or Domination", for a December 2008 release via Violent Journey Records. "Death Or Domination" track listing: 01. Locked On To You 02. One Chance 03. Death Or Domination 04. Man Mk. II 05. Helsin...June 3, 2008
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SLAYER: 'Reign In Blood' Book Now On Sale
Continuum Books' "33 1/3: Reign in Blood", the first English-language book about SLAYER, is now on sale. The book made its world debut at Square Records in Akron, Ohio Saturday, May 31. The first three copies were signed by author D.X. Ferris, on sale for a special price of $6.66, and numbered 6, 66...May 31, 2008
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F**K THE FACTS: Video Footage From 'Disgorge Mexico' Recording Sessions Posted Online
Canadian grind/metal quartet FUCK THE FACTS has posted video footage from the recording sessions for the band's new album, "Disgorge Mexico". Watch the clip below. "Disgorge Mexico" is due on July 22 (July 28 internationally) via Relapse Records. The initial tracks for the LP were laid down last Aug...May 30, 2008
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TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist On The Art Of (Not) Making Videos
Stephanie Stevens of The Daily Rock recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE guitarist Kenny Hickey. An excerpt from the chat follows. The Daily Rock: How much emphasis does TYPE O NEGATIVE put on their videos? Kenny: "We used to put a big emphasis on it but now there is no real ...May 28, 2008
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F**K THE FACTS: Photos From 'Disgorge Mexico' Recording Sessions Posted Online
Canadian grind/metal quartet FUCK THE FACTS has posted photos from the recording sessions for the band's new album, "Disgorge Mexico", at this location (free MySpace registration required in order to view pictures). "Disgorge Mexico" is due on July 22 (July 28 internationally) via Relapse Records. T...May 27, 2008
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NAPALM DEATH Confirmed For UK's BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival
British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH have been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air 2008 festival, set to take place August 15-17 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. "We are really excited to be a part of the Bloodstock festival this year," NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury told Metal Hammer....May 27, 2008
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'Get Thrashed' Documentary Creators Interviewed; Audio Available
iConnotations recently conducted an interview with Rick Ernst and Rat Skates director and associate producer, respectively, of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene. The int...May 25, 2008
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F**K THE FACTS: New Audio Interview Posted Online
Winnipeg's Radioactive Metal has posted its latest podcast (Under Dog Overkill #57),which includes a recent telephone interview with guitarist Topon Das of the Canadian grind/metal quartet FUCK THE FACTS. Listen to it at this location. FUCK THE FACTS recently uploaded a pre-production version of a...May 24, 2008
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WARRANT Confirmed For Montreal's HEAVY MTL Festival
Reactivated '80s rockers WARRANT have been confirmed for Heavy Mtl, a unique event in North America, which will take place on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montral, Qubec. Loud, intense, heavy, Heavy Mtl will feature over 30 hard rock and metal bands performing on dif...May 24, 2008
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KATAKLYSM Frontman To Guest On Tonight's 'The Metal File'
Vocalist Maurizio Iacono of the Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM will guest on tonight's (May 23) edition of "The Metal File" program on Montreal's CHOM-FM (commercial, 50,000 watts). "The Metal File" can be heard live from 12 midnight to 1 a.m. Friday nights on CHOM-FM. It is also available for l...May 23, 2008
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VIKING SKULL: New Album Title Announced
Corby, U.K.-based old-school metallers VIKING SKULL have issued the following update: "VIKING SKULL will be playing the United States for the first time ever this summer at the Filthy Note Theatre in West Chester, Pennsylvania on July 26th. Obviously the guest list is going to be out of control but...May 22, 2008