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Road of Bones

A confession: even if I wanted to, I don't think it'd be physically possible for me to give a bad rating to a band featuring an ex-member of AGONY COLUMN. Stuart "Bat Lord" Laurence was part of that criminally underrated Texas band of the late 1980s, whose freaked-out peckerwood dirt holler goth/thr...

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Headbanger

On "Headbanger", SUPERCHRIST remind us of the power and passion of classic heavy metal, not to mention how to write a song with hooks and heaviness. Featuring metal journalist and PHARAOH member Chris Black (a.k.a. Professor Black, bass/vocals),along with Ron Rokken (guitar) and V. Dee (drums),"He...

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TWISTED SISTER Fan Stories Sought By Documentary Filmmaker

Documentary filmmaker Andy Horn is producing a film about the TWISTED SISTER club days from 1973 to 1981, and he is looking for interview subjects for possible inclusion in the film. If you have a story to tell, e-mail Andy at [email protected]. On September 25, Razor & Tie Entertainment w...

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ESTRADASPHERE: Two Full-Length Clips From Forthcoming DVD Available

Santa Cruz's unclassifiable and eclectic act ESTRADASPHERE has posted two full-length clips from its upcoming live DVD, "Palace of Mirrors Live", due on October 2 via The End Records. Watch the clips for "Smuggled Mutation" and "Unicorns & Rainbows" (originally by FOXYCOCK) below. The band recen...

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MACHINE HEAD: Video Of ROBB FLYNN's Anti-DISNEY Speech Available

Fan-filmed video footage of MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn's anti-Disney speech during the introduction to the song "Aesthetics of Hate" at Club Firestone in Orlando, Florida on September 17, 2007 can be viewed below. Los Angeles Times reported last weekend that five heavy-metal concerts scheduled...

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ESTRADASPHERE: 'Palace Of Mirrors Live' DVD Trailer Available

Santa Cruz's unclassifiable and eclectic act ESTRADASPHERE has posted a three-minute trailer for the upcoming live DVD "Palace of Mirrors Live", due on October 2 via The End Records. Watch the trailer below. Commented bassist Tim Smolens and filmmaker Chip Yamada, "Making the 'Palace' DVD has been E...

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CRESCENT SHIELD: Songwriting For Next Album Nearing Completion

California's traditional melodic metal band CRESCENT SHIELD, which features the talents of former DESTINY'S END guitarist Dan DeLucie and former ONWARD vocalist Michael Grant, is nearing completion of songwriting for its sophomore record. The as-yet-untitled album "promises the same high quality son...

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Report: Heavy Metal Concerts Moved Off DISNEY Property

Greg Burk of the Los Angeles Times reports that five heavy-metal concerts scheduled at House of Blues clubs on Walt Disney Co. property in Anaheim, California and Orlando, Florida have been hastily shifted to other venues or canceled recently, according to House of Blues web site calendars. A Sept....

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CHTHONIC's Heavy Metal Message Crosses Globe

David Pierson of the Los Angeles Times reports: Lead singer Freddy Lim carefully drew black and red veins over his white-caked face while his mates in the heavy metal band adjusted their combat boots and studded leather minutes before they took the stage at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. Chris C...

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HIRAX Rejoined By Drummer FABRICIO RAVELLI For European Tour

According to a posting on his web site, drummer Fabricio Ravelli will rejoin Los Angeles thrashers HIRAX for their upcoming European tour which will kick off on Thursday, September 20 in the Netherlands. Prior to the European trek, HIRAX — with Fabricio behind the kit — will perform at The Vault 350...

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SLOUGH FEG Seeks Touring Drummer

SLOUGH FEG, the San Francisco-based group formerly known as THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG, has issued the following update: "The drumming situation has been up in the air for a little while now. We have a working drummer now, but he cannot tour much, and we have a national tour set up from November 8 .....

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NACHTMYSTIUM's Drummer Problems Force Concert Cancellations

U.S. psychedelic black metal heathens NACHTMYSTIUM have been forced to cancel two dates on their current West Coast tour with SKELETONWITCH — last night's (Sept. 6) show at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, CA and tonight's (Sept. 7) gig at the Trilogy Theater in Victorville, CA. NACHTMYSTIUM's hired...

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EVANESCENCE To Embark On Tour Of U.S., Mexico In The Fall

EVANESCENCE will embark on a headlining tour of Mexico and the United States this fall. The trek comes on the heels of the band's Family Values stint over the summer. "I am excited to be headlining our own tour this fall," frontwoman Amy Lee said, according to IGN Music. "While Family Values tour wa...

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LEATHERWOLF: Santa Ana Concert Photos Available

The "triple axe" lineup of Orange County metal legends LEATHERWOLF — featuring lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Olivieri, and lead guitarists Geoff Gayer and Carey Howe, alongside drummer Dean Roberts and fill-in bassist Pat Guyton — made its return on August 31 show at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa An...

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LEATHERWOLF: California Concert To Be Webcast

Orange County metal legends LEATHERWOLF have announced that their August 31 show at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California with L.A. GUNS will be webcast live via Webcastia.com. The show marks the return of the band's vaunted "triple axe" lineup, featuring lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Olivie...