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A Dead Heavy Day
Whether it is the now-defunct SENTENCED or POISONBLACK, it is the presence of vocalist/guitarist Ville Laihiala that is always felt so strongly and gives an album its unique flavor. Given that Laihiala's writing is all over "A Dead Heavy Day", it is no wonder that the disc is so full of great hooks...October 6, 2008
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Overdose Of Death
Forget the retro-thrash resurgence; TOXIC HOLOCAUST is the real shit. Born way back in '99 (before speed metal riffs and VENOM t-shirts were cool again),this Portland, OR-based outfit is as furiously old-school as any of the Bay Area newbies could hope to be on their best day. Not to take anything...October 6, 2008
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The Grand Karoshi
Every now and then the discerning lover of metal requires a hot dose of modern whiplash thrash. Recently, said dose has been delivered in the form of a fist-to-face debut effort called "The Grand Karoshi" by Finland's oddly named DEAD SHAPE FIGURE. It has been tried, it is definitely true, and it mo...October 6, 2008
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CHRIS CORNELL: 'It's Been A Week Of Meeting And Talking To Super-Cool Fans'
Rock icon Cornell, former frontman for SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE, has posted the following message on his MySpace blog: "So here I am on the 7:05 p.m. Virgin America flight to Seattle to go into court tomorrow as I am being sued for my own guitars. Fun times! "I was just thinking that you have to ....October 3, 2008
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ARISE: Comeback Album Announced
Swedish death/thrashers ARISE are preparing for their comeback after three years of silence with the release of their fourth album, entitled "The Reckoning". Due in February/March 2009 through Regain Records, the CD will feature guest appearances by Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY, ex-CARNAL FORGE),...October 3, 2008
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, SOILENT GREEN, MISERY INDEX To Team Up For North American Tour
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, SOILENT GREEN and MISERY INDEX will team up for a North American tour in December. The dates are as follows: Dec. 01 - Iowa City, IA - Picador Dec. 02 - Wichita, KS - Oz Café Dec. 03 - Colorado Springs, CO - Black Sheep Dec. 05 - Boise, ID - ...October 2, 2008
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LEAVES' EYES, MERCENARY Added To ARCH ENEMY 'December Tyranny' Tour
Germany's LEAVES' EYES and Denmark's MERCENARY have been added to ARCH ENEMY's December Tyranny Tour 2008. Also scheduled to appear is Sweden's SISTER SIN. Commented ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow: "This is a very diverse and exciting lineup we got together for these shows — a truly special run...September 28, 2008
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CAMP FREDDY To Play Acoustic Show In Malibu Next Weekend
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris...September 27, 2008
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MEANS Calls It Quits
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada-based post-hardcore quartet MEANS has announced its plans to disband. Commented the group: "On October 26th we will be packing into the van one last time for a cross-Canada headlining tour. "For the Eastern Canada portion Means will be a part of the Underground Operation...September 27, 2008
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WHITESNAKE Mainman Says Tour With DEF LEPPARD Worked Out 'Even Better Than We Imagined'
Harris Bakopoulos of Greece's Solid Rock recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Solid Rock: The co-headlining tour with DEF LEPPARD has been one of the most incredible and exciting events of the last years and the slo...September 25, 2008
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GAMMA RAY: 'Hell Yeah!' DVD Trailer Available
A trailer for GAMMA RAY's long-awaited 2-DVD/2-CD DVD package "Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome (And The Finnish Keyboarder Who Didn't Want To Wear His Donald Duck Costume) Live in Montreal", is available at this location. Due on October 27 in Europe and November 4 in the U.S. via SPV, the set will f...September 25, 2008
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Ex-ONWARD Guitarist TONY KNAPP Issues Update On New GODLESS RISING Album
Former ONWARD guitarist and solo instrumentalist Toby Knapp (see photo below),who is currently a member of GODLESS RISING (the band featuring former VITAL REMAINS vocalist Jeff Gruslin) has issued the following update: "Jeff Gruslin and myself are entering the final stages of the recording of [the...September 24, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'Appetite For Destruction' Certified For 18 Million U.S. Sales
"Appetite for Destruction", the classic 1987 debut album by Los Angeles-based hard rock band GUNS N' ROSES, was certified on September 23, 2008 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for U.S. sales in excess of 18 million copies. The LP has reportedly accumulated worldwide sales in...September 24, 2008
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CHRIS CORNELL Teams Up With VERIZON WIRELESS For 'Scream' Launch
Verizon Wireless and Chris Cornell are giving fans a preview of new music from Cornell's highly-anticipated and soon-to-be-released album, "Scream", produced by Verizon Mobile producer-in-residence Timbaland. Rock icon Cornell, former frontman for SOUNDGARDEN and AUDIOSLAVE, has teamed with super-pr...September 23, 2008
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Set For Annual Bridge School Benefit
According to The Pulse of Radio, SMASHING PUMPKINS will perform at Neil Young's 22nd annual Bridge School Benefit concerts on October 25-26 at Shoreline Amphitheater just outside San Francisco. Also scheduled to appear are Young, ZZ TOP, WILCO, JACK JOHNSON, NORAH JONES, CAT POWER, SARAH MCLACHLAN,...September 23, 2008
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