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VOIVOD Drummer's KOSMOS Launches Video Contest

KOSMOS, the Canadian prog/psych quartet which features VOIVOD's Michel "Away" Langevin on drums, is asking fans to come up with a unique and creative video concept for the song "Grand Grizou" off its forthcoming, self-titled album. The contest runs from today (June 18) to August 1. All video links (...

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LIFEND Hard At Work On New Material

Italian death/experimental metallers LIFEND are currently writing and arranging songs that will appear on their next full-length album, tentatively due in early 2008. The follow-up to 2004's "Innerscars" will be recorded in September at Westlink Studios (GF93, DECREW, PROZAC+, BAUSTELLE) with produc...

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THE MENTORS Vocalist Leaves; New DVD Out Now

THE MENTORS vocalist El Rapo, who replaced the late Eldon Hoke (a.k.a. El Duce) and did vocals on THE MENTORS' most recent album, 2005's "Over the Top", has reportedly left the band to pursue religious studies. Vocals in the band will now be officially handled by founding members Sickie Wifebeater (...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'VAN HALEN Always Did Everything Wrong And Backwards'

Kevin C. Johnson of STLtoday.com recently conducted an interview with Sammy Hagar. A few excerpts follow: STLtoday.com: What's it like having "Hall of Famer" in front of your name? Hagar: It's really exciting, being there and standing next to Keith Richards and people I looked up to my entire career...

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New VAN HALEN Tell-All Due In August

According to GuitarWorld.com, a new VAN HALEN tell-all, entitled "Everybody Wants Some: The Van Halen Saga" (Wiley Publishing),is scheduled to hit bookstore shelves late August. Written by noted metal journalist and radio host Ian Christe, the book recounts the life and times of the L.A. group that...

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ANNIHILATOR: Photos From European Tour Available

ANNIHILATOR's official web site has been updated with a number of photos from the group's recent European tour with TRIVIUM and SANCTITY. Check them out at this location. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar Alex Landenburg - Drums Jeff Waters - Guitar, Voca...

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ANNIHILATOR: More European Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR performing the track "Operation Annihilation" on their recent European tour with TRIVIUM and SANCTITY has been posted at YouTube. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar Alex Landenburg - Drums Jeff Wat...

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LUNARMILE: New Song Posted Online

LUNARMILE, the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie Iommi (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),has posted a new song, entitled "Unknown", at the group's MySpace page. A five-minute video clip documenting LUNARMILE's Ap...

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ANNIHILATOR Performs With CHILDREN OF BODOM, TRIVIUM Members; Video Available

Fan-filmed footage of Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR performing the song "King of the Kill" with CHILDREN OF BODOM's Alexi Laiho and TRIVIUM's Corey Beaulieu on May 8, 2007 in Helsinki, Finland has been posted on YouTube. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar...

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SIEGES EVEN: 'Paramount' Artwork Revealed

Reformed cult German progressive metal band SIEGES EVEN has revealed the cover artwork for its new album, "Paramount", due in September via Inside Out Music. The photo was taken by British artist David J. Nightingale, while Thomas Ewerhard was responsible for the actual cover design. "Paramount" tra...

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ADDICTION CREW To Enter Studio This Month

Italy's ADDICTION CREW will enter Fear Studios on June 18 to begin recording its new album, titled "Lethal". Guitarist/producer Alex Guadagnoli will work alongside Fear's resident producer Gabriele Ravaglia (EPHEL DUATH, GORY BLISTER) on the CD, which will contain 12-14 songs out of a possible 20 th...

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ANNIHILATOR: Footage From SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL Available

Fan-filmed video footage of ANNIHILATOR perfoming the song "Alison Hell" at the Sweden Rock Festival in in Sölvesborg, Sweden on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 has been posted online at YouTube. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar Alex Landenburg - Drums Jeff Wate...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'We Drummers Get All The Hottest Girlies'

SickDrummer.com recently conducted an interview with legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: SickDrummer.com: If you could give some advice to young drummers, it would be... Gene: Buy my DVD, dammit! Best mov...

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SINISTER Working On New Material

Dutch death metallers SINISTER have issued the following update: "It has been more then a year since we took the time to write something personal again on this page. Not so strange, since we were extremely busy the last twelve months. We visited almost 30 countries this year for the promotion of 'Af...

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WRETCH Records Song In Honor Of HEADBANGER'S OPEN AIR FESTIVAL

Cleveland band WRETCH has just completed a new song called "Make This Garden Burn". The track, which was written in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Headbanger's Open Air Festival, is dedicated to festival promoters Thomas Tegelhütter and Jürgen Hegewald (Hellion Records). The recording was done...