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SIGH To Release 'In Somniphobia' In March
Japan's SIGH will release its ninth album, "In Somniphobia", in March 2012 via Candlelight Records. According to a press release, the CD is "by far more musically varied" compared to the [band's] last two albums. Put heavy metal, classical music, jazz, Indian traditional music, Stockhausen, and Xena...December 13, 2011
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'100 Greatest Living Rock Stars' Spotlighted In New Issue Of REVOLVER Magazine
Revolver magazine is celebrating the release of its "Mega 100th Issue" by spotlighting the "100 Greatest Living Rock Stars." From Ozzy to Axl to Lemmy, the issue features those who have rocked the hardest and lived to tell about it. On newsstands now and available online right here, the issue also f...December 13, 2011
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GWAR Frontman Talks About Passing Of CORY SMOOT In New Audio Interview
GWAR frontman David Brockie — better known to the band's legion of fans as the alien overlord Oderus Urungus — was recently interviewed for Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations carrying the p...December 12, 2011
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GWAR Frontman: CORY SMOOT 'Will Always Be A Part Of Our Band'
It was announced earlier in the week that GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot died from a coronary artery thrombosis brought about by his pre-existing coronary artery disease. Cory, who had played the character of Flattus Maximus for over ten years, was discovered dead on the band's tour bus on November 3 of...December 9, 2011
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GWAR Guitarist's Cause Of Death Revealed
GWAR and the family of Cory Smoot have released a statement regarding the official cause of the guitarist's death. Cory had played the character of Flattus Maximus for over ten years, and was discovered dead on the band's tour bus on November 3 of this year. He was 34 years old. Stated North Dakota...December 6, 2011
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ARCH ENEMY Vocalist Dishes On Vegan Diet In New PETA2 Interview
If you've ever wondered what represents the arch enemy to Angela Gossow, you can find out in the ARCH ENEMY lead vocalist's exclusive interview with peta2, PETA's youth division, in which the German extreme-metal singer reveals her foremost foe: factory farming. During the chat, which can be seen be...December 5, 2011
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CONTRIVE To Support CAVALERA CONSPIRACY In Australia
Melbourne, Australia-based power trio CONTRIVE will support CAVALERA CONSPIRACY on the following dates: Jan. 27 - ANU Bar - Canberra, Australia Jan. 28 - Metro Theatre - Sydney, Australia Feb. 01 - Billboard - Melbourne, Australia CONTRIVE's second album, "The Internal Dialogue", is available in Aus...November 30, 2011
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DAVE BROCKIE EXPERIENCE, CANNABIS CORPSE To Perform At CORY SMOOT Memorial Concert
MENSREA, CANNABIS CORPSE and DAVE BROCKIE EXPERIENCE are among the artists who will perform at the upcoming Cory Smoot memorial concert, set to take place on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at The Canal Club in Richmond, Virginia. GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot, a.k.a. Flattus Maximus, was found dead as the th...November 22, 2011
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GWAR Frontman Interviewed On 'Skull Records Radio' (Video)
Skull Records Radio recently conducted an interview with GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (who goes by the stage name Oderus Urungus) prior to the band's concert in St. Louis, Missouri. You can now watch the chat below. (Note: The interview begins around the 3:20 mark.) GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot, a.k.a. F...November 21, 2011
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WARBEAST Interviewed On 'Manic Metal' (Audio)
Jimmy Cabbs of "Manic Metal" recently conducted an interview with WARBEAST, the Texas-based band featuring RIGOR MORTIS vocalist Bruce Corbitt, guitarist Scott Shelby, GAMMACIDE/DEVILFIST bassist Alan Bovee, DEMONSEED drummer Joe Gonzalez and guitarist Bobby Tillotson (a.k.a. "J.R." ). You can now l...November 19, 2011
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WARBEAST Frontman Talks About Working With PHILIP ANSELMO In New Audio Interview
On November 13, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with WARBEAST frontman Bruce Corbitt at the Glass House in Pomona, California. You can now listen to the chat using the Mixcloud player below. WARBEAST is the Texas-based band featuring RIGOR MORTIS vocalist Bruce Corbi...November 15, 2011
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GWAR Performs Unmasked In Tribute To Fallen Guitarist
As a tribute to their late guitarist Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus),the remaining members of GWAR took off their costumes for some candid time with the fans during the band's November 9, 2011 concert in Portland, Oregon. Fan-filmed video footage of GWAR playing the song"Maggots", followed by a...November 13, 2011
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PHILIP ANSELMO Extends His Condolences To GWAR (Video)
DOWN/ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo, who is also the owner of Housecore Records, has released a video message in which he extended his condolences to the surviving members of GWAR following the passing of their guitarist Cory Smoot, a.k.a. Flattus Maximus. Check it out below. Texas-based metal b...November 10, 2011
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GWAR: Details Announced For CORY SMOOT Memorial Service
Arrangements have been finalized for the memorial service for Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus),the GWAR guitarist who was found dead as the U.S. band was about to enter Canada on November 3. He was 34 years old. The service will take place this Friday, November 11 at the Bennett Funeral Home Che...November 10, 2011
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Video Footage Of CORY SMOOT's Final Concert With GWAR
Fan-filmed video footage of GWAR's final concert with guitarist Cory Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus Maximus) which took place on November 2, 2011 at First Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota can be seen below. Smoot was found dead as the U.S. band was about to enter Canada on Thursday morning, November 3. He wa...November 5, 2011
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