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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: New Song Posted Online

A new KILLSWITCH ENGAGE song, entited "Daylight Dies", has been posted online at www.roadrunnerrecords.com. The track comes off the New England metal band's new album, "As Daylight Dies", due on November 21 via Roadrunner Records. While KILLSWITCH's first two LPs (the band's 2000 self-titled debut a...

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Midvinterblot

After hearing JUDAS PRIEST and SLAYER, among others, pull this trick recently, a friend and I decided that there was one way to tell when a band officially had become old — not bad, or useless, just preaching to the converted and officially locked into their signature style. Listen to the words — as...

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The Black Flame

When WOLF first came onto the scene, their self-titled album cover sported a freaky-looking lupine fella, sort of a denim-and-leather Disco Stu as imagined by Maurice Sendak. Musically, the band stuck out like a fistful of sore thumbs, too — the power metal revival was kicking into high gear, but ma...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announces Dates With SHADOWS FALL, BURY YOUR DEAD

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will team up with SHADOWS FALL and BURY YOUR DEAD for a number of dates this fall. So far the following shows have been announced: Nov. 09 - Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall Nov. 10 - Nashville, TN @ Rocket Town Nov. 11 - Cincinatti, OH @ Bogart's KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will release ....

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KAYSER: New Album Release Date, Track Listing Announced

KAYSER, the Swedish band featuring former SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Spice and ex-THE MUSHROOM RIVER BAND drummer Bob Ruben, will release its sophomore album, "Frame the World…Hang It on the Wall", on October 16 via Scarlet Records. The CD was recorded in february 2006 at Caesar Studios in Västra Ka...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: More 'As Daylight Dies' Details Revealed

MTV.com reports that New England metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have finalized the track listing for their new album, "As Daylight Dies", due on November 21 via Roadrunner Records. "As Daylight Dies" is the result of more than a month and a half in the studio with KILLSWITCH guitarist and one of metal'...

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Ohio DJ To Explore World Of Backward Masking In Rock Music

This Friday (September 22) from 9:00 p.m. until midnight, WRQK (Rock 107) Canton, Ohio DJ Joe Kleon will explore the world of backward masking in rock music. In addition to well-known examples, such as LED ZEPPELIN, THE BEATLES, PINK FLOYD, QUEEN, and IRON MAIDEN, Joe will play backward masking exce...

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ICED EARTH Mainman Says 'Alive In Athens' DVD Is 'Money Grab' On Part Of Former Label

ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the upcoming release of the band's "Alive in Athens" DVD via their former record label, Century Media Records: "I've been asked recently about the release of the 'Alive in Athens' DVD and I want my positio...

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CAMP FREDDY: More Live Dates Announced

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will perform next...

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CAMP FREDDY To Perform On 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno'

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will perform its c...

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MEGADETH, AEROSMITH Added To 'Guitar Hero II'

MEGADETH's "Hangar 18" and AEROSMITH's "Last Child" are among the latest artists to be confirmed for the "Guitar Hero" PlayStation 2 videogame sequel. The following songs have been confirmed so far: ALICE IN CHAINS - "Them Bones" ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND - "Jessica" ANTHRAX - "Madhouse" AVENGED SEVENFOL...

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ALICE COOPER: 'You Cannot Shock An Audience Anymore'

Sara Farr of The Paramus Post reports: Alice Cooper is the father of shock rock and he's talking about how things used to be when he started performing his bizarre stage show for audiences back in the late 1960s. "Fantasy used to be a lot more effective than reality," said Alice Cooper, speaking ...

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VIRGIN STEELE's GILCHRIEST Slams 'Fake' Drummers In Metal

The official VIRGIN STEELE web site has been updated with a new interview with frontman David DeFeis and drummer Frank Gilchriest. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: What are your favourite moments on [the new VIRGIN STEELE album, "Visions of Eden"]? Favorite tracks? Are you satisfied with the way...

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LAMB OF GOD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ALICE IN CHAINS Added To 'Guitar Hero II'

LAMB OF GOD, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, ALICE IN CHAINS and NIRVANA are among the latest artists to be confirmed for the "Guitar Hero" PlayStation 2 videogame sequel. The following songs have been confirmed so far: ANTHRAX - "Madhouse" MÖTLEY CRÜE - "Shout At The Devil" GUNS N' ROSES - "Sweet Child O' Mine"...

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AEROSMITH Was Worried Over STEVEN TYLER's Throat Problem, But Not About The Band

Launch Radio Networks reports: AEROSMITH is just one week away from their Route Of All Evil co-headlining tour with MÖTLEY CRÜE, but it wasn't that long ago that there were doubts about the band's future. Back in the spring, the band had to cancel a run of dates with CHEAP TRICK when Steven Tyler su...