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Former FEAR FACTORY Bassist/Guitarist Joins BEOWLF

Former FEAR FACTORY guitarist/bassist Christian Olde Wolbers has joined Venice Beach, California crossover thrashers BEOWLF as the band's new bassist. The group's sixth studio effort, "Jesus Freak", will be released on December 23. The CD was produced by founding member, vocalist/guitarist Dale Hend...
November 17, 2011
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AGAINST THE PLAGUES: New Song Available For Streaming

"Man's Modern World", a brand new song from the Chicago-based multinational extreme act AGAINST THE PLAGUES, can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. Commented the band: "After a year of hard work and preparation, we are proud to announce that our new material is complete and ready for release. On...
October 24, 2011
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MUSHROOMHEAD's JEFFREY NOTHING And WAYLON REAVIS Make Acting Debut In '13th Sign'

MUSHROOMHEAD's Jeffrey Nothing and Waylon Reavis will make their feature-film debut in the upcoming horror movie "13th Sign", which was directed by Michael Bryant. The film is scheduled for a fall 2011 release. "Working on the '13th Sign' was a great experience and a chance to collaborate with some...
September 12, 2011
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH: More 'American Capitalist' Details Revealed

Las Vegas, Nevada-based metallers FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH will release their third album, "American Capitalist", on October 11. The CD was recorded at The Hideout in Las Vegas, Nevada with producer Kevin Churko, who helmed Ozzy Osbourne's 2010 effort "Scream". An 11-track release, including lead sin...
September 6, 2011
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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Says New Single Is 'A Direct Response' To Internet Haters

Mary Ouellette of Loudwire recently conducted an interview with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH guitarist Jason Hook. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Loudwire: When you wrote the first single [from your forthcoming third album, "American Capitalist"], "Under and Over It", you were lashing o...
September 1, 2011
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KORY CLARKE Talks Next WARRIOR SOUL Album, Working With TROUBLE

Attila Timr of ber Rck recently conducted an interview with WARRIOR SOUL/TROUBLE frontman Kory Clarke. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. ber Rck: A few days ago you aired some new WARRIOR SOUL demos on your Facebook profile. How would you describe the direction of the new songs for th...
August 4, 2011
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KIUAS Announces New Lineup

Finnish power metallers KIUAS have issued the following update: "As our loyal followers (that's you!) are well aware, Ilja [Jalkanen, vocals] left the band to pursue other interests. However, it is not only Ilja who has been pondering the balance between KIUAS and other areas in their lives. "Markku...
February 19, 2011
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Vocalist PAUL BRITTON Quits SOLSTICE

Guitarist Rich Walker of the U.K. epic doom band SOLSTICE has issued the following update: "After our first couple of shows, Paul Britton has decided that he will end his tenure as the vocalist for SOLSTICE. We're all very sad to lose him, and it's not a reflection of the quality of Paul's voice or...
January 29, 2011
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Ex-WHITE ZOMBIE Bassist: 'I Had Girls Coming Backstage To Meet Me Thinking I Was A Dude'

Matt Staggs of Suvudu recently conducted an interview with former WHITE ZOMBIE bassist Sean Yseult about Sean's new book, "I'm In The Band - Backstage Notes From The Chick In White Zombie". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Suvudu: What was it like putting together the book? Was it ha...
December 27, 2010
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Coat of Arms

With the exception of folks that just can't stand power metal, most would agree that if nothing else SABATON's "Coat of Arms" is good 'ole over the top, head banging fun. Nothing is understated, nuance is thrown out the window, and the approach is pure power metal grandiosity. None of it adds anythi...
July 27, 2010
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Omen

Those of you that have been paying attention lately have noticed that Max Cavalera has been on quite the roll lately. Since reclaiming his roots on the thrashfest that was "Dark Ages", Cavalera seems to have really re-embraced the violent side of his musical heritage. Along with "Dark Ages", its fol...
June 20, 2010
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Say Uncle

Having missed this completely when it came out, my only exposure to UNCLE SLAM being tepid final album "When God Dies", I owe Matt at Tribunal a big debt for resurrecting this moldy oldie. On the face of it, you could say that this west coast crossover thrash fell through the cracks back in the ...
June 20, 2010
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SOULFLY's 'Omen' Projected To Sell 10K-15K First Week

According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, SOULFLY's new album, "Omen", is on track (based on one-day sales reports) to sell between 10,000 and 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release. SOULFLY's last album, "Conquer", opened with...
May 26, 2010
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SOULFLY Mainman Talks About His Favorite 'Omen' Tracks

Video footage of SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera offering insight into three of his favorite tracks from the band's new "Omen" album — "Bloodbath And Beyond", "Rise Of The Fallen" and "Jeffrey Dahmer" — can be viewed below. SOULFLY's new album, "Omen", was released on May 25 via Roadrunner Records. The...
May 26, 2010
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SOULFLY's MAX CAVALERA Talks 'Omen' In KERRANG! Video Podcast

U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine conducted an interview with SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera prior to the band's May 17, 2010 concert at at O2 Academy Islington in London, England. Watch the chat below. SOULFLY's new album, "Omen", is scheduled for release on May 25 via Roadrunner Records. The CD is now availa...
May 20, 2010