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BËEHLER AT Norway's METAL MERCHANTS FESTIVAL; Video Available
A one-minute video clip featuring footage from BËEHLER's recent trip to Norway to perform at the the Metal Merchants Festival, which was held January 30-31, 2009 at Kanonhallen in Oslo, can be viewed below. BËEHLER is the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, forme...February 4, 2009
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HORNS OF MOSES Signs With DEKA RECORDS
Johnson City, Tennessee's speed metal group HORNS OF MOSES has inked a deal with Deka Records, an independant record label based in London, England. The band will enter Sonic Designs Studio in Bristol, Virgina in early March to begin working on its new album, "The Last Plague", for a summer release...February 4, 2009
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AL ATKINS' HOLY RAGE, LAUREN HARRIS, PRAYING MANTIS To Headline U.K.'s ROCK OF AGES Festival
HOLY RAGE, the new band frontman by original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins, PRAYING MANTIS, Lauren Harris (daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris) and IMPERIA have been confirmed for the third Rock Of Ages festival, set to take place June 20-21 at the 2,000-capacity facility Barco 2 in Swansea...February 3, 2009
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NINE INCH NAILS, DOWN Confirmed For BONNAROO Festival
NINE INCH NAILS and DOWN are among the confirmed artists for the 2009 Bonnaroo festival, set to take place June 11-14 in Manchester, Tennessee. Tickets go on sale Saturday, February 7 via Bonnaroo.com. This year, fans can utilize a payment plan with five $50 installments, according to Billboard.com....February 3, 2009
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Reactivated DESULTORY Signs With PULVERISED RECORDS
Reactivated Swedish death metal outfit DESULTORY has inked a deal with Pulverised Records. The band comments: "We are very pleased to sign with Pulverised Records as they have a very good reputation here in Sweden. Professional guys and fans of the death metal scene, just as it should be. "After our...February 2, 2009
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AMORAL: 'Year Of The Suckerpunch' Single Artwork Unveiled
The cover artwork for "Year Of The Suckerpunch", the new single from Finnish metallers AMORAL, can be viewed below. In addition to the title track, which was written and composed by guitarist Ben Varon, the single — due in Finland on February 11 — will include a cover of the MISFITS song "Dig Up Her...February 2, 2009
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The End is not Near Enough
A few years back it seemed like every time I turned around I was getting killer sludge/doom releases from the fertile Northeast Ohio scene. Releases from FISTULA, RUE, and tons of others on labels like Retribute and Corley Music (superman Corey Bing's label) were constantly filling my mailbox. Then...February 2, 2009
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Pave the Way
It is OK to refer to a style of music as just "metal" you know. Just ask Los Angeles' FLATLINE and they will be the first to tell you that they play balls out, pure American metal. Since this is a CD review, we can split a few hairs and note the modern metal and ...February 2, 2009
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AC/DC: 'WrestleMania XXV' Theme Songs Revealed
According to WWE.com, AC/DC's "Shoot to Thrill" (live) and "War Machine" have been chosen as the official theme songs for the 25th anniversary of "WrestleMania" a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced annually by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) (formerly known as the World Wrestling...January 31, 2009
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DARKEST GRACE: Debut Album Out Now
Seattle, Washington-based metal band DARKEST GRACE, which features in its ranks former members DAMNAGED, has officially released its debut album, "Welcoming The Nightmare" via Straight Razor Entertainment (formerly LaMafia Records),the new artist-development company launched by producer Ben Schigel...January 30, 2009
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DIMEBAG's Longtime Guitar Tech Discusses New DIME Amp; Video Available
Late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's longtime tech Grady Champion was interviewed by The Metal Nurse of SkullsNBones.com at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. They spoke about Dean Guitars' new Di...January 29, 2009
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SKELETONWITCH, KYLESA To Team Up For 'Southern Discomfort' Tour
This spring, Ohio's mighty SKELETONWITCH and Georgia lords (and lordess) of sludge KYLESA will embark on the hessian odyssey that is the "Southern Discomfort" tour, a co-headlining trek that — not counting performances by both bands at the Scion Rock Fest in Atlanta — kicks off March 13 in Charlotte...January 28, 2009
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NASHVILLE PUSSY: 'From Hell To Texas' Track Listing Revealed; Gydget Available
Atlanta's NASHVILLE PUSSY will release its long-awaited fifth album, "From Hell To Texas", via SPV/Steamhammer Records on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 13 Rest of Europe: February 16 USA, Canada: March 3 The CD was recorded and mixed at Pedernales Studio in Spicewood,...January 28, 2009
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DEAN GUITARS CEO Talks DIME Amp; Video Available
Premier Guitar's Rebecca Dirks conducted an interview with Dean Guitars CEO Elliott Rubinson at this year's NAMM show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. They spoke about the new Dime amp which was designed after the legendary sounds and tones...January 28, 2009
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JOETOWN Issues NAMM Recap And Campaign Update
With accolades still pouring in from his hard-hitting studio album from last year, "Pills and Ammo", one-man metal machine JOETOWN continues to spread the word, as he recently spent a memorable day at the NAMM convention. Highlights of his visit would be when JOETOWN jammed onstage for the Behringer...January 26, 2009
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