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LINKIN PARK, AC/DC, GODSMACK, DISTURBED Among Top-Selling Hard Rock Albums Of 2010
Billboard magazine has published a list of the top-selling hard rock and metal albums, ranked by sales data as compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Not all the albums on the list were actually released during 2010.) It is as follows: 01. Dark Horse - NICKELBACK 02. A Thousand Suns - LINKIN PARK 03....December 10, 2010
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PHILM Frontman Talks 'Dimebash 2010', Upcoming Shows With HALFORD In New Audio Interview
On November 8, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Gerry Nestler (CIVIL DEFIANCE),of the Los Angeles-based experimental post-hardcore triumvirate PHILM. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. PHILM — which also features in i...November 9, 2010
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THERION: Groningen Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of THERION's October 30, 2010 concert at De Oosterpoort in Groningen, Holland can be viewed at this location. A couple of the clips are available below. "Sitra Ahra", the new album from THERION, sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD...November 3, 2010
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THERION: 'Sitra Ahra' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Sitra Ahra", the new album from Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION, sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 44 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing...November 3, 2010
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THERION: New Audio Interview With THOMAS VIKSTRÖM
Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with vocalist Thomas Vikström of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. The THERION video contest for the track "Sitra Ahra" is now over — and THERION mastermind Christofer Johnss...October 26, 2010
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THERION Vocalist Interviewed By INFERNAL MASQUERADE
Infernal Masquerade webzine recently conducted an interview with vocalist Thomas Vikström of Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. The THERION video contest for the track "Sitra Ahra" is now over — and THERION mastermind Chri...October 25, 2010
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RANDY PIPER's Former Bandmate Is Confused By WHERE ANGELS SUFFER Debut
Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney (real name: Ulf Larsson),who was previously a member of RANDY PIPER'S ANIMAL, the band led by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper, has released the following statement: "Chris Laney has been contacted by fans that told him that his former band collea...October 25, 2010
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DAVE LOMBARDO's PHILM: New Audio Interview Posted Online
On October 17, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Gerry Nestler (CIVIL DEFIANCE),and bassist Pancho Tomaselli (WAR) of the Los Angeles-based experimental post-hardcore triumvirate PHILM. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player belo...October 20, 2010
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THERION: 'Sitra Ahra' Video Contest Winner Announced
The THERION video contest for the track "Sitra Ahra" is now over — and THERION mastermind Christofer Johnsson has picked a lucky winner. His name is Fredrik Mattson, and he's from Sweden. The lucky man won a meet-and-greet with the band plus a massive voucher for the Nuclear Blast shop. Commented Jo...October 12, 2010
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DAVE LOMBARDO's PHILM To Open For HALFORD
Los Angeles-based experimental post-hardcore triumvirate PHILM — featuring drummer Dave Lombardo (SLAYER),guitarist/vocalist Gerry Nestler (CIVIL DEFIANCE),and bassist Pancho Tomaselli (WAR) — will open for HALFORD on the following shows: Nov. 10 - Seattle, WA - The Showbox Dec. 15 - Denver, CO -...October 11, 2010
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THERAPY?: 'We're Here To The End' Artwork Unveiled
Irish rockers THERAPY? will release their first-ever official live album, "We're Here To The End", on November 8 via Global Music. In March 2010 THERAPY? performed three nights at the London Water Rats Theatre as part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations. Those shows were recorded and have been laid...October 7, 2010
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STAIND Frontman: 'I Always Want To Feel Like I Have To Outdo Myself As A Songwriter'
STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis recently spoke to Sean McCarthy of SouthCoastToday.com about Lewis' current solo tour, which sees him playing songs from the STAIND catalog as well as solo selections and assorted covers. "When I'm performing solo it couldn't be a more polar opposite from STAIND," Lewis s...October 4, 2010
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Misled by Certainty
Setting the kind of standard of excellence that CEPHALIC CARNAGE reached virtually from the beginning of its career can be a tricky proposition. Any slight detour, any album that climbs a lesser known, yet comparatively steep hill, leaves a band open to nostalgia junkie bitterness and critical snobb...September 27, 2010
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SEVENDUST's MORGAN ROSE To Lay Down Drums On EYE EMPIRE Debut
EYE EMPIRE, the new band featuring former/current members of DARK NEW DAY, STUCK MOJO, SWITCHED and SUBMERSED, has tapped Morgan Rose (SEVENDUST) to record the drums on the band's debut album, "Moment of Impact". Commented guitarist Bradley Chester "B.C." Kochmit, "There have been a few curves and t...September 15, 2010
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THERION: Tour Schedules Changes Announced
Swedish progressive/experimental metallers THERION have issued the following update: "The tour schedule has changed: The shows in Caracas (Venezuela),Chihuahua and Puebla (both Mexico) have to be cancelled and the show in Santiago de Chile has moved to the Teatro Caupolican. In Europe there will be...August 26, 2010
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