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Inventor Of Evil

Fourth post-reunion album from these German thrash heroes, and all eyes are on the "We Are the World"-esque "The Alliance of Hellhoundz" — the track (yet another paean to how much metal rocks) boasts a slew of guest vocalists. Doro Pesch, Paul Di'Anno, "Speed" Strid" of SOILWORK, Peter Tägtgren, Bif...

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Judas Goats and Dieseleaters

The point where grindcore and noisy hardcore meets is where you will find ED GEIN (the band anyway). On "Judas Goats and Dieseleaters" the trio plays a brand of planned wreckage made from piles of iron riffs, clanging bass, and tolerably scathing, pissed off vocals, all of which contains elements of...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist Talks About The Power Of The Internet

Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How long did it take you to realize that even though music may not be brain surgery, that when something you create isn't accepted t...

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DEICIDE Frontman Delivers 'Embarrassing' Performance At Danish Festival: Photos Available

DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton was "hammered and/or stoned out of his mind" during the band's headlining performance on the first day of the Aalborg Metal Festival 2005 in Aalborg, Denmark last Friday (Nov. 4),resulting in "one of the most embarrassing performances I've been witness to," according to...

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SOULFLY: New MAX CAVALERA Audio/Video Interview Posted Online

www.heavymetalsource.com has posted a 20-minute interview in both audio and video formats with SOULFLY's Max Cavalera. Max talks about the writing process for SOULFLY's new CD, "Dark Ages", his chemistry with SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo, his belief in god and being spiritual. He also reveals that t...

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DISILLUSION To Enter Studio In February

DISILLUSION, the prog-death band from Leipzig, Germany, are tentatively scheduled to enter the studio in February to begin recording their sophomore full-length effort for a May/June 2006 release via Metal Blade Records. The band are currently finishing up the songwriting process at their own Salvat...

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Conspiritus

Seems that I ignored the last EWIGKEIT CD ("Radio Ixtlan"),casting it aside based on a "not my thing" sentiment, probably without even listening to it. I just may have to dig that bugger back up now that I have done a little reveling in "Conspiritus". What gets lost in all this talk of the ...

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VICIOUS RUMORS: Singer JAMES RIVERA, Guitarist BRAD GILLIS Officially Join The Fold

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on September 12, veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have now confirmed that vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, KILLING MACHINE) has officially joined the band. The group have also announced the addition of guitarist Brad Gillis (NIG...

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SAXON Explain U.S. Tour Cancellation

As first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on Thursday (Nov. 3),British heavy metal legends SAXON have now confirmed that they have postponed their previously announced U.S. tour. In a statement posted on the band's official web site, band manager Thomas Jensen writes, "I'm sad to announce that SAXON ha...

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SAXON: U.S. Tour Postponed (Again)

SAXON's North American booking agent, Mark Hyman of Paradise Artists, Inc., has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the group's U.S. tour has been postponed. The shows will be rescheduled to sometime in March 2006, according to SAXON's management. The affected dates are as follows: Nov. 04 - The Sterling...

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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY To Open For DISTURBED; Debut Album Due In January

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),will release their debut album, "Lethal Agenda", on January 13, 2006 via Demolition...

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DIO: Aaarhus Date Cancelled

According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, DIO's December 1 date in Aarhus, Denmark has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. The first date of DIO's Scandinavian run will now be December 3 in Copenhagen. Also appearing on the bill will be URIAH HEEP and ASIA...

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SAXON Drummer Says Whole Second Leg Of European Tour Was 'Great'

SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler has posted the following message on his official web site: "The second leg of the tour is over. Everyone is back at home chilling out before the next run of gigs. Unfortunately, we lost our tour bus driver during the recent break — Les was rushed to hospital in Essen and...

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DIO: SWEDEN ROCK 2005 Live Performance Available For Streaming

A one-hour live recording of DIO's performance at this year's Sweden Rock festival (which took place on June 11) was broadcast on Swedish radio P4 this past weekend. A replay of the program is available for streaming at this location (Real Media). The current DIO touring lineup includes guitarist Do...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: New Audio Interview Posted Online

StriglsMusicNews.com has posted episode 17 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode features a six-minute interview co-host John Ostronomy conducted with ex-MEGADETH bass player David Ellefson. Topics include Ellefson's recent projects F5, TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, WARMACHINE, AVIAN, KILLING MACHINE...