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UNEARTH Checks In From DIMMU BORGIR Tour

UNEARTH has checked in with the following update: "So far the DIMMU BORGIR tour has been a damn good one. Thanks to everyone of the UNEARTH faithful who have come out to support us on this eclectic bill. We have another three weeks left on this tour, so if it comes near you make sure ...

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Drummer STET HOWLAND Says 'There Is No Profit-Sharing' In W.A.S.P.

W.A.S.P. fan site WASParmy.com recently conducted an interview with former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland. A few excerpts follow: WASParmy.com: How different is it being with TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY as opposed to W.A.S.P.? Stet: Well, a big part of me not staying with W.A.S.P. was my desire to have my ow...

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SEVERE TORTURE: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Dutch death metallers SEVERE TORTURE have set "Sworn Vengeance" as the title of their new album, due late June on Earache Records. "The album recordings are close to finished," the band writes on its web site. "Dennis [Schreurs] is almost done recording vocals and everything is turning out great!" "...

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NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL: First-Day Photos Posted Online

Return to the Pit has uploaded several hundred photos from the first day of the New England Metal And Hardcore Festival, which kicked off last night (Friday, April 27) at the Palladium and Worcester, Massachusetts. Included in the batch are pictures from the following artists: 100 DEMONS (36 pics) 3...

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Solis Releases BLACK SABBATH Edition Affliction Signature Series Shirt

Heavy metal icon BLACK SABBATH makes a foray into the fashion industry at Solis on May 1. This is the day that Affliction Clothing releases the BLACK SABBATH edition Signature Series Tee shirt (see photos). This special edition line from Affliction spotlights athletes, bands and artists. Other artis...

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SEVERE TORTURE: In Recording Mode

Dutch death metallers SEVERE TORTURE have entered the studio to begin recording their new album for a late June release on Earache Records. "Seth already did an amazing job on drums and created an ultra-tight foundation for the new songs," guitarist Thijs van Laarhoven said. "Marvin [Vriesde] and I...

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HENRY ROLLINS Talks Politics With THE A.V. CLUB

Last week, The Onion's The A.V. Club put out an open call asking its readers to pose punk rock icon Henry Rollins some questions about politics. This week, Rollins is back with answers to the 15 they selected. A couple of excerpts follow: Q: What's up with your country? I mean really, enough ...

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BURIAL To Enter Studio Next Month

Quebec City metalcore band BURIAL will begin recording its first album May 1 at the group's own studio for a fall release. The effort will be mixed by Jean-Francois Dagenais (KATAKLYSM) at JFD Studios while mastering duties will be handled by Peter In De Betou (DIMMU BORGIR, MESHUGGAH, DARK TRANQUIL...

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TED NUGENT, QUIET RIOT Confirmed For Minnesota's HALF-WAY JAM

According to the St. Cloud Times, TED NUGENT will headline the fourth-annual Half-Way Jam July 26-28 in Royalton, Minnesota along with a classic rock line-up featuring QUIET RIOT, STARSHIP, THE GUESS WHO and NIGHT RANGER. Jeff Vee of Rockhouse Productions is producing the event. He said he hopes Nug...

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HENRY ROLLINS Loves Hanging Out With Pal WILLIAM SHATNER

World Entertainment News Network reports that punk rock icon Henry Rollins has become an unlikely best friend of "Star Trek" star William Shatner and admits even he can't believe the match-up is for real. The former BLACK FLAG frontman collaborated with Shatner when the actor recorded an album, "Has...

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DESPISED ICON: New Album Cover Art, Track Listing Revealed

The anticipation surrounding the new DESPISED ICON album, "The Ills of Modern Man", continues to build as its May 22 release date approaches. The disc's cover art and track listing has now been posted on the band's MySpace page. The new offering was recorded with acclaimed producer/former guitarist...

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BEYOND THE VOID Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

German goth rockers BEYOND THE VOID have parted ways with drummer and founding member Benjamin Pflug as a result of "different priorities and goals in music." His replacement is Claus Legarth (photo),a "pro drummer" who has studied his art under drum icon Alex Holzwarth (RHAPSODY) and at the Musici...

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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD To Embark On Month-Long Tour In June

South Carolina's THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD will embark on a month-long tour in June acting as direct support to THE RED CHORD. DESPISED ICON, ALL SHALL PERISH and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY will also be on the bill, while GHENGIS TRON will replace SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY on the tour's first three dates. ....

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DESPISED ICON Frontman Comments On THE RED CHORD Tour

The Montreal-based deathcore six-piece DESPISED ICON will spend the summer touring North America with THE RED CHORD, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, ALL SHALL PERISH and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY. With an unrelenting lineup from top to bottom, this fan-friendly, affordably-priced tour is sure to be the per...

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BLINDED BY FAITH: New Song Posted Online

The title track from BLINDED BY FAITH's forthcoming record, entitled "Weapons of Mass Distraction", has been posted online at the band's MySpace page. The CD was recorded at New Rock studios in Québec City with producer Yannick St-Amand (DESPISED ICON, BENEATH THE MASSACRE, AUGUR) to. Mastering duti...