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ONSLAUGHT Sign With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

Reformed classic British thrash outfit ONSLAUGHT has signed a deal with Candlelight Records for the release of their long-awaited fourth album, "Killing Peace". The band are scheduled to enter the studio the first week of July with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY, EXODUS) to...

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'Metalocalypse' Cartoon Featuring METALLICA, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE: Teaser Available

METALLICA's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett — along with members of ARCH ENEMY and NEVERMORE — have lent their voices to the cartoon series "Death Clock Metalocalypse". Check out the show teaser at this location. Brendon Small, known for the series "Home Movies", co-created "Death Clock Metalocalyps...

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Bassist JAMES MACDONOUGH Talks About Playing With MEGADETH

Travis Lowell of ToxicUniverse.com recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH/ICED EARTH bassist James MacDonough. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ToxicUniverse.com: Did you ever get to practice with Nick Menza before his departure? MacDonough: "Yes." ToxicUniverse.com: How did...

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QUIET RIOT Rejoined By Guitarist ALEX GROSSI

Guitarist Alex Grossi has confirmed that he has rejoined QUIET RIOT as the group's touring axeman. It's been a confusing year so far for QUIET RIOT fans, according to Rockdetector.com. The group started the year by announcing a brand new lineup seeing singer Kevin DuBrow and drummer Frankie Banali w...

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THUNDERSTONE: 'The Future Of Finnish Metal Is Here!'

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have posted the following message on their official web site: "THUNDERSTONE spent their second weekend rehearsing and demoing new material for the forthcoming fourth album at Sonic Pump Studios. There are currently five new songs in a very rough form, mis...

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TRACII GUNS: 'I Still Don't Believe DIMEBAG Is Gone'

Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with former L.A. GUNS/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How do you feel about the music industry today? Do you think the label gave BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION a fair chance? Guns: "I thin...

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DESTRUCTION, MOONSORROW To Headline Ireland's DAY OF DARKNESS Festival

German thrash metal titans DESTRUCTION will headline the Saturday night of this year's Day of Darkness metal festival. The fifth annual edition of Ireland's premier metal festival will take place in Ballylinan, Co Laois on Friday and Saturday, July 7-8, 2006. The event brings together bands from Ire...

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DESTRUCTION Seek Soccer World Cup Assistance

German thrashers DESTRUCTION have posted the following message on their official web site: "Because the soccer world championship takes place during [DESTRUCTION's] U.S. tour, the band wants to find a sports bar that shows the games of the German team — in Spartanburg, SC on June 9; Houston, TX on J...

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PRONG Bassist Checks In From METAL CRUSADERS TOUR

PRONG bassist Mike Longworth is currently on the road with old-school thrashers SPEED\KILL/HATE on the Metal Crusaders Tour, which kicked off May 26 in Montreal, Quebec. Longworth is filling in for regular SPEED\KILL/HATE bassist Derek Tailer, who was unable to do the tour due to "personal reasons."...

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BEHEMOTH Begin Work On New Material

BEHEMOTH frontman Nergal has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "[The second leg of Polish 'Demigod' tour] was simply a blast. Touring with such a company and playing in front of packed venues was a perfect ending for this never-ending tour. I loved the fact that we also f...

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IRON MAIDEN Frontman Talks About Upcoming 'Anthology' DVD Set

IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickínson will release three-disc DVD set, entitled "Anthology" through Sanctuary Visual Entertainment on June 19 in Europe and June 20 in North America. This is the definitive Dickinson package, and includes over six hours of videos and live performances, and previously u...

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NILE Replace ANNIHILATOR At Italy's EVOLUTION FESTIVAL

NILE have replaced ANNIHILATOR on the billing of this year's Evolution Festival, set to take place July 14-16, 2006 at Toscolano Maderno Campo Sportivo in Brescia, Italy. The festival billing is now as follows: Friday, July 14: W:O:A Metal Battle 2006 METHEDRAS THE FAMILI MACBETH DARK LUNACY LABYRIN...

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MEGADETH Mainman Featured In SEYMOUR DUNCAN Ad

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine is featured in a new Seymour Duncan ad in the August 2006 issue of Guitar World magazine, promoting the "Dave Mustaine Livewire Humbucker Pickups." Check out the ad at this location. MEGADETH have begun work on their as-yet-untitled Roadrunner Records debut under the w...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Cover PANTERA, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Tackle DIO: Audio Samples Available

AVENGED SEVENFOLD's version of PANTERA's "Walk" (mp3 clip) and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE's take on DIO's "Holy Diver" (mp3 clip) are among the exclusive tracks available on a special CD accompanying Kerrang!'s 25th anniversary issue, which hit the newsstands in the U.K. this past Wednesday (May 31). Entitle...

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GWAR Launch 'Slave Pit Television'

In anticipation of GWAR's very busy summer, the band have launched Slave Pit Television. Thats right kiddies, now you can enjoy the latest updates and behind-the-scenes insanity that only the freaks at Slave Pit Inc. can provide you with. "For years GWAR has attempted to get on television in any way...