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Funeral Phantoms

Denmark's EXMORTEM celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. That is 15 years of slogging it out through musical trends, a multitude of labels, and every obstacle that comes with survival in the ongoing war that is death metal. Having left Earache after the release of 2005's "Nihilistic Contentment...

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METALLICA: Ontario Concert Filmed By Famed Director WAYNE ISHAM

According to MetOnTour.com, which is described as "your FREE virtual backstage pass to every METALLICA show," METALLICA's longtime friend and collaborator, famed video director Wayne Isham, filmed the band's performance last night (Friday, December 12) at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario,...

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GORGOROTH Live In Bologna; Video Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of the Gaahl-fronted version of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH performing on December 7, 2008 in Bologna, Italy can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "ginmetal"). GORGOROTH entered the studio on August 25 in the band's hometown of Bergen, Norway to begin recording...

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BIOHAZARD Frontman, Porn-Star Wife Working On Joint Autobiography

BIOHAZARD frontman Evan Seinfeld and his wife, adult film star Tera Patrick, are currently writing their joint autobiography, "Rockstar/Pornstar: An American Love Story", with entertainment journalist Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna, author of "Cherry Bomb: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Flirt, a To...

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Founding BUDGIE Member RAY PHILLIPS Working On Solo Debut

Musician Ray Phillips, probably best known for his role as a founding member of legendary Welsh rockers BUDGIE, is set to complete his very first solo album early next year. For Ray, a veteran to the music scene, it all began back in late 1967 in Cardiff, South Wales, when he and bassist vocalist Bu...

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FIGHT: 'Christmas Ride' Available For Download

"Christmas Ride" MP3 — which was originally released by Epic Records as a promo CD single (with Rob Halford's holiday greeting) in 1994 — has been made available for free download via HalfordMusic.com. Simply add it to your shopping cart, check out (no payment necessary at checkout unless you are pu...

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SATYRICON Drummer Discusses Band's Musical Progression

Spiritech of Australia's PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with drummer Frost (real name: Kjetil Vidar Haraldstad) of Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PyroMusic.net: In what ways do you feel "The Age Of Nero" is an improvement upon "No...

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GEORGE LYNCH: 'DON Enjoys Having The Control Of His DOKKEN Tribute Band'

Blogs N' Roses recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Blogs N' Roses: You're a pretty disciplined musician, what percentage of your life is dedicated to just playing the guitar? Lynch: A...

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Invisible City

In the four years since New York City's WETNURSE released their critically acclaimed, yet criminally overlooked self-titled debut, the boys have obviously been stockpiling their creative juices, piss and vinegar because "Invisible City" explodes like a mad scientist's experiment gone oh-so right. Do...

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FEN: Debut Album Artwork Unveiled

UK-based black metallers FEN will release their debut album, "The Malediction Fields", on January 16 via Code666. Fusing elements of post-rock, ambient soundscapes and gentle acoustic passages alongside raging black metal fury, "The Malediction Fields" is an expression of loss, isolation and hopeles...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Says BARACK OBAMA's Victory Is 'Historic Beyond Words'

Finland's HardcoreSounds.Net conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of the San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD prior to the band's November 7, 2008 concert at the Helsinki Ice Hall with SLIPKNOT and CHILDREN OF BODOM. Watch the 10-minute chat below. Asked for his opinion...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE, HINDER, THEORY OF A DEADMAN: North American Tour Dates Announced

Billboard.com reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE will follow up this summer's Crüe Fest amphitheater tour with a North American arena trek, beginning February 2, 2009, at Cox Arena in San Diego and wrapping March 18 at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland, Maine. The 25-city-plus jaunt will feature...

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CANCER BATS To Support IN FLAMES In UK, Ireland

Canada's CANCER BATS has been confirmed as the support act for Sweden's IN FLAMES on their upcoming UK/Ireland tour. For a complete list of dates, go to this location. CANCER BATS' video for the song "Lucifer's Rocking Chair" can be viewed below. The track comes off the band's sophomore full-length...

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SERJ TANKIAN Confirmed For Australia's BIG DAY OUT

SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has been confirmed for the 2008 Big Day Out festival tour of Australia and New Zealand. The six-show run begins January 16 in Auckland. Tankian is a Big Day Out veteran with several previous appearances under his belt. Big Day Out 2009 will tour the following c...

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TRIBULATION: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Swedish "dark death thrashers" TRIBULATION have unveiled the artwork (see below) for their upcoming full-length album, "The Horror". Due in early 2009 via Pulverised Records, the CD will feature the following track listing: 01. Into The Jaws Of Hell 02. Crypt Of Thanatophilia 03. Curse Of Resurrecti...