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DEICIDE Drummer On HOFFMAN Brothers: 'Those Guys Can F**k Off And Stay F**ked Off'

Australia's PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE drummer Steve Asheim. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. PyroMusic.net: Given all the things that have happened to Glen [Benton] in recent years, could you have chosen any other title for the album than "Till Death Do Us...

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Till Death Do Us Part

"Full of hate that one is," I remember Glen Benton once telling me in regards to DEICIDE drummer/songwriter Steve Asheim. This is one statement made by the outspoken frontman that nobody in their right mind could agree with. Be it hatred for humanity, God, Christ, the Hoffman brothers, Christians, C...

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Reunited FORBIDDEN: Video Interview, Performance Footage From San Francisco Available

Reality Check TV has posted a seven-minute video clip featuring interview and performance footage of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN recorded on February 29, 2008 at Slim's in San Francisco. Watch the clip below. As previously reported, FORBIDDEN has tapped Mark He...

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Electrical Problems Force DETHKLOK's San Francisco Cancellation; Photos Available

An electrical problem during opener SOILENT GREEN's set at The Fillmore in San Francisco brought a show featuring Cartoon Network metal band DETHKLOK to a halt last night (Thursday, June 5). A spokesperson for the venue told Pollstar.com despite reports of a fire and confusion, it was a minor issue...

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WHY SHE KILLS: 'Daydreams Of Obliteration' EP Out Now

Dutch extreme, female-fronted metallers WHY SHE KILLS have just released their brand new EP, "Daydreams of Obliteration". The CD marks the debut of new singers Anita Borst and Daan Logtenberg. According to a press release, "Daydreams of Obliteration" contains "four intense metal tracks that show man...

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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON Cleared For Touring

In a statement sent today to the Earache Records offices, Glen Benton offered the following update on his whereabouts and future plans for DEICIDE: "It is with great pleasure to announce that I will be performing with DEICIDE once again after a 14-month absence and that my legal issues that have pre...

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STEEL PANTHER Signs With UNIVERSAL/REPUBLIC

The '80s metal/hard rock tribute band STEEL PANTHER (formerly known as METAL SKOOL) has reportedly inked a recording deal with Universal/Republic. "Soon you will be able to buy a record from your favorite band STEEL PANTHER with timeless classics like 'Asian Hooker', 'Stripper Girl' and a bunch of s...

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WHITE WIZZARD: 'High Speed GTO' Video Posted Online

"High Speed GTO", the debut music video from the Los Angeles, California-based classic hard rock/heavy metal band WHITE WIZZARD, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Dave Vorhes for Airborne Pancake Productions. Following in the massive boot-steps of metal giants such as JUDAS PRIEST, DIO,...

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JELLO BIAFRA To Celebrate 50th Birthday, Debut New Band At Two-Day Event In San Francisco

DEAD KENNEDYS legend Jello Biafra will celebrate his 50th birthday (and the 30th anniversary of DEAD KENNEDYS) by debuting his as-yet-unnanmed new band via a pair of performances on June 16-17 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. Joining Biafra in the new group are Ralph Sp...

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FORBIDDEN Announces New Drummer For European Tour

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have tapped Mark Hernandez (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE, RE:IGNITION, VIO-LENCE, TORQUE, TECHNOCRACY, SOCIAL UNREST) to play the drums on the band's upcoming European tour. According to a press release, "Mark Hernandez is one of the most dynam...

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AT THE GATES: Tokyo Concert Photos Available

Reactivated Swedish metallers AT THE GATES played their first three shows since announcing their reunion May 8-11, 2008 as part of the Extreme The Dojo 20 Japanese tour also featuring THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MAYHEM, PIG DESTROYER and INTO ETERNITY. Photos of the band's May 11 concert at Studio Co...

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'Behind The Suit And Tie' Documentary Creator Interviewed; Audio Available

Radioactivemetal podcast recently conducted an interview with Robert Bolger Jr., creator and director of the upcoming heavy metal documentary "Behind The Suit And Tie". Download the interview as an MP3 audio file at this location. Through a series of interviews with players from both indie and major...

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FORBIDDEN: More European Tour Dates Announced

Reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN have scheduled the following European tour dates: Jun. 20 - The Rock - Copenhagen, DEN Jun. 21 - Turock - Essen, GER Jun. 22 - Hellfest - Clisson, FRA Jun. 23 - Radar - Torino, ITA Jun. 24 - Stuk - Maribor, SLO Jun. 25 - Sotto Tetto - Bologna, ...

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AT THE GATES: First Reunion Footage Posted Online

Reactivated Swedish metallers AT THE GATES played their first three shows since announcing their reunion May 8-11, 2008 as part of the Extreme The Dojo 20 Japanese tour also featuring THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MAYHEM, PIG DESTROYER and INTO ETERNITY. Fan-filmed video footage of the May 11 concert a...

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Reunited AT THE GATES Plays First Show In 12 Years: Photos Available

Reactivated Swedish metallers AT THE GATES played their first show since announcing their reunion on May 8, 2008 at the Namba Hatch in Osaka, Japan. Check out pictures from Alan Ralph at this location. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Slaughter of the Soul 02. Cold 03. Under a Serpent Sun 04....