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ION DISSONANCE Announces New Vocalist
Montreal's ION DISSONANCE has announced the addition of singer Kevin McCaughey (SHAOLIN, THE LAST FELONY, DESPISED ICON) to the group's ranks. McCaughey joins the band as the replacement for Gabriel McCaughry, who left ION DISSONANCE earlier this year. Commented the band: "We are really proud to wel...October 17, 2006
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NAPALM DEATH Films 'When All Is Said And Done' Video
Seminal grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH just completed an extremely successful run on the "Monsters of Mayhem" U.S. tour with HATEBREED, BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, EXODUS, FIRST BLOOD and DESPISED ICON in support of "Smear Campaign", its highly acclaimed new album. The disc, produced once again with Russ...October 17, 2006
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EXODUS Guitarist Issues Post-Tour Update
EXODUS just returned home to the San Francisco Bay Area after completing the "Monsters Of Mayhem" tour with HATEBREED, NAPALM DEATH, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DESPISED ICON and FIRST BLOOD. Guitarist Gary Holt has check in with the following update: "Just returned home yesterday, feeling a bit shot r...October 16, 2006
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Discusses Appearance In 'The Pick Of Destiny' Movie
Chris Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports: Former BLACK SABBATH frontman and heavy metal icon Ronnie James Dio recalls first hearing about Tenacious D — that is, the metal-inspired comic rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — in 2001, when they released "Dio", a song that argues: "Dio has rocked .....October 15, 2006
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CHRIS CORNELL Inspired By TOM JONES For JAMES BOND Theme
AUDIOSLAVE frontman Chris Cornell recently told AOL Music that being asked to do the theme song for a James Bond movie is both a great honor and responsibility. "The Bond soundtrack song is different than any other movie you're going to write a song for, because it's steeped in lore," explained Corn...October 12, 2006
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SAINTS AND SINNERS FESTIVAL Launches Video Channel On METAL INJECTION
Saints and Sinners Festival is shaping up to be on of the biggest fests of the fall season. The event set to take place October 28-29 at the Asbury Park Convention Hall Complex in Asbury Park, New Jersey. More than 40 acts will perform at the two-day event, with tickets currently available through T...October 8, 2006
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DEW-SCENTED Prepares To Enter Studio
German thrashers DEW-SCENTED have issued the following update: "We have 12 new songs completed and are working on some cool cover version idea for the upcoming album which will be released early 2007 via Nuclear Blast Records. Starting by the end of October, we will record with our friend Jörg Uken...October 8, 2006
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TONY IOMMI's Advice To Aspiring Guitarists: 'Believe In What You're Doing And Stick To It'
Times Online recently conducted an interview with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi. The question-and-answer session follows: Times Online: What was the turning point in your guitar career? Iommi: Before BLACK SABBATH I used to work in a sheet metal factory. One day as I put my hand in this press,...October 5, 2006
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UNEARTH, BLEEDING THROUGH, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD Confirmed For SAINTS AND SINNERS
UNEARTH, BLEEDING THROUGH and THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD are among the newly confirmed bands for the for the Saints and Sinners Festival 2006, set to take place October 28-29 at the Asbury Park Convention Hall Complex in Asbury Park, New Jersey. More than 40 acts will perform at the two-day event,...October 4, 2006
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TODAY IS THE DAY's STEVE AUSTIN Announces More SUPERNOVA Details
Groundbreaking musician and renowned producer Steve Austin has announced the launch of his own label, SuperNova Records. Hailed since the mid-'90s as an icon of extreme individuality, Austin now takes one further step toward total independence with the launch of his own label. As a musician, Austin...October 3, 2006
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DOWN THE DRAIN Schedules East Coast Dates
DOWN THE DRAIN, the Buffalo, New York-based quintet featuring MALEVOLENT CREATION singer Brett Hoffmann, has line up the following dates during the coming months: Oct. 18 - Buffalo, NY @ The Buffalo Icon (w/ DEICIDE) Oct. 30 - Buffalo, NY @ Club Diablo (w/ ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Dec. 16 - Towson, MD @...September 30, 2006
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EXODUS Frontman: What I Did On My Summer Vacation
After EXODUS toured Europe and returned home this summer, drummer Paul Bostaph hit the road with TESTAMENT, and singer Rob Dukes simply hit the road. Here's an update from the newly crowned Road King: "After our last tour, which was fucking insane but the stories are great - everything from cops rai...September 29, 2006
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NAPALM DEATH: Audio Interview With SHANE EMBURY Available
A 10-minute audio interview with NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury, conducted recently by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia),can be downloaded at this location (4.8 MB). As previously reported, NAPALM DEATH will hit the road with A LIFE ONCE LOST, DEAD TO FALL and AN...September 28, 2006
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NAPALM DEATH To Headline 'Death By Decibels Tour'
British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH will hit the road with A LIFE ONCE LOST, DEAD TO FALL and ANIMOSITY this November/December as part of the Death By Decibels Tour (sponsored by Decibel magazine). IMPALED and ARSIS will also be appearing on select dates. The details are as follows Nov. 25 - Buf...September 25, 2006
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BORKNAGAR: New Song Posted Online
A brand new BORKNAGAR track, entitled "Earth Imagery", has been made available for streaming at this location. The song comes off the Norwegian avant-garde black metal band's upcoming acoustic album, "Origin", due on October 31 via Century Media Records (one day earlier internationally). Commented m...September 21, 2006
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