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Life In Ruin
Taken individually, one IF HOPE DIES song at a time might seem pretty cool. Listen to "Anthem For the Unemployable" or "Some Skynyrd", for example: simple, catchy three-minute slice of upbeat, energetic metalcore. The vocals are sorta in that LAMB OF GOD "angry bear" vein, with occasional melodic sc...April 10, 2006
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10 YEARS Bassist: 'We Found Success Through Word Of Mouth'
10 YEARS bassist Lewis Cosby recently told The Flint Journal that the band's success and notoriety thus far has been a slow climb — and they wouldn't have it any other way. "For us, it's been the ideal way we wanted it to happen," he said. "Our first introduction was playing in people's hometowns. W...April 8, 2006
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BUCKCHERRY Singer Recalls Early Version Of VELVET REVOLVER
Launch Radio Networks reports: Back in 2002, BUCKCHERRY singer Joshua Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson were invited by former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash to play with him, ex-GUNS bassist Duff McKagan and drummer Matt Sorum at a benefit concert. The show went so well that Todd and Nelson thought th...April 7, 2006
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CATTLE DECAPITATION: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have set "Karma.Bloody.Karma." as the title of their new album, tentatively due in June/July via Metal Blade Records. The CD was produced by Billy Anderson (SWANS, MR. BUNGLE, SLEEP) and features guest appearances by Joey Karam (THE LOCUST) and John Wi...April 5, 2006
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10 YEARS Mapping Out Headlining Dates
Launch Radio Networks reports: 10 YEARS has begun mapping out some headlining dates for May, after the band wraps up its current tour with KORN and MUDVAYNE. Only a few shows have been announced so far. Accompanying the Knoxville, Tennessee-based band on the trek will be FAR LESS and LOSER, the new...March 31, 2006
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KORN Guitarist MUNKY To Release Instrumental Solo Album
Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer. An excerpt from the chat follows: Ultimate-Guitar.com: Ever thought of doing a solo album to give these shredding tendencies of yours an outlet? Munky: "Absolutely, and it's going to happen. At the moment...March 30, 2006
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CRYPTOPSY: 'The Pestilence' Video To Receive 'Headbanger's Ball' Premiere This Weekend
CRYPTOPSY's "The Pestilence That Walketh In Darkness (Psalm 91:5-8)" video will premier on this weekend's edition of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball", airing on Saturday, April 1. Filmed in a swamp, the clip features acolytes receiving the infamous worm-communion from Lord Worm's chalice. You can watch th...March 30, 2006
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The Dominion Gate
Fans of power metal desperate enough for a new fix to avoid being too picky will want to seek out this French band, originally formed in 1979 (!) and reactivated since '99. "The Dominion Gate", their American debut, is chock-full of choir-backed choruses, muscular power metal riffing, tough but melo...March 27, 2006
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JASON NEWSTED Talks About New VOIVOD Album, PIGGY's Passing
"Metal Machine Video" (web site),the self-described "only heavy metal/hard rock daily video show on the net," recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA and current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted. A few excerpts from the chat follow; Metal Machine: What went into making the [new VOIVOD] al...March 26, 2006
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DISMEMBER Drummer Discusses New Album
Chris Kee of Live 4 Metal recently conducted an interview with DISMEMBER drummer Fred Estby. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Live 4 Metal: How was the whole recording experience this time [on "The God that Never Was"], compared to your previous studio work? Estby: "The difference was that this...March 23, 2006
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10 YEARS: Exclusive Acoustic EP Available Through iTunes
iTunes has released an exclusive 10 YEARS EP of four acoustic tracks: 01. Fault Line 02. Through the Iris 03. Wasteland 04. Prey Download it at this location. As previously reported, an interview with 10 YEARS and an acoustic performance of the Knoxville, Tennessee band's "Wasteland" single can be f...March 21, 2006
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Christendom Perished
INCANTATION got the apocalypse train barreling down the tracks, the goal to "Decimate Christendom". Now Norway's MORD (Norwegian for "murder") finishes the job with "Christendom Perished". Now that's teamwork! In case you hadn't guessed from that rather MAYHEM-like logo, "Christendom Perished" is un...March 20, 2006
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10 YEARS: Interview, Acoustic Performance Posted Online
An interview with Knoxville, Tennessee's 10 YEARS and an acoustic performance of the band's "Wasteland" single can be found on AOL Music's "Just Stopping By". Check it out at this location. 10 YEARS are currently on the road opening for KORN and MUDVAYNE. The trek, which kicked off February 24 in Ba...March 18, 2006
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Japan's DIR EN GREY Sell Out Dates In New York, Los Angeles
According to DIR EN GREY's record label, Warcon Enterprises, the Japanese band have sold 750 tickets for their March 21 show at the Avalon in New York City and 2,011 tickets for their March 23 concert at Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre, making their first two U.S. performances complete sellouts. Entitl...March 14, 2006
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OZZFEST 2006: Tour Routing Revealed
Sources close to the Ozzfest organization have told MTV.com that there had been discussions with both the KORN and METALLICA camps for the headlining slot at this year's festival, but that those talks were informal and never got passed the initial negotiations. A SEPULTURA reunion, featuring origina...March 9, 2006
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