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EARTH CRISIS Taps FALL OUT BOY Drummer
Seminal straight edge band EARTH CRISIS has recruited FALL OUT BOY drummer Andy Hurley for its upcoming U.S. tour with FIRST BLOOD and THICK AS BLOOD. Hurley will temporarily fill in for Dennis Merrick, who is unable to tour with the band for several dates. "As sad as we are that Dennis won't be abl...March 23, 2010
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MYRATH, XERATH, DARKWATER Confirmed For PROGPOWER EUROPE Festival
MYRATH, XERATH and DARKWATER have been confirmed for this year's edition of the ProgPower Europe festival, set to take place October 1-3, 2010 at JC Sjiwa in Baarlo, Netherlands. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ASPERA DARKWATER THE DUST CONNECTION LEPROUS MYRATH OCEANS OF SADNESS PROG...March 22, 2010
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BRAIN DRILL: 'Quantum Catastrophe' Track Listing Revealed
Santa Cruz, California technical death metalers BRAIN DRILL will release their sophomore album, "Quantum Catastrophe", on May 11 via Metal Blade Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Obliteration Untold 02. Beyond Bludgeoned 03. Awaiting Imminent Destruction 04. Nemesis of Neglect...March 17, 2010
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Delaware's SOLITUDE Announces Reunion Show
Delaware thrash/speed metal band SOLITUDE will perform a special reunion show on April 17, 2010 at JB McGuinnes (519 E. Basin Rd.) in New Castle, Delaware. Also scheduled to appear are FAITH OR FEAR and THUNDERBREW. SOLITUDE was formed in 1983. Despite releasing three critically acclaimed demos true...March 17, 2010
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Frontman Talks About Forthcoming Album
Loudtrax.com recently conducted an interview with CIRCLE II CIRCLE/ex-SAVATAGE vocalist Zak Stevens. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Loudtrax.com: CIRCLE II CIRCLE is currently recording their fifth album, "Consequence of Power". It is a concept album and due out in the of fall 2010...March 17, 2010
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SAXON Bassist Forced To Sit Out Tour
British heavy metal legends SAXON have issued the following update: "Sadly we are forced to announce that Nibbs [Carter, bass] won't be able to join us on the upcoming tour! "Due to health problems of his wife, we all decided that it will be the best for all if he stays with his wife and ...March 10, 2010
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SAXON's Upcoming Documentary To Include Footage Of 2008 DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
According to an online post by SAXON frontman Biff Byford, footage of the legendary British heavy metal band's June 2008 performance at the Download Festival at Castle Donington, England will be included in the upcoming SAXON documentary, "Heavy Metal Thunder - The Movie". Biff states, "We feel this...February 27, 2010
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Beyond the Cursed Tombs
"Death metal the ancient way" is the mantra; "the essence of 1991" the musical vision. The band to which such phrases refer is Dallas' DECREPITAPH and the album under review is "Beyond the Cursed Tombs", a worthy follow up to Razorback debut "Condemned Cathedral", itself an old school death metal re...February 23, 2010
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SON OF AURELIUS To Release 'The Farthest Reaches' In April
Santa Cruz, California-based technical death metallers SON OF AURELIUS will release their debut album, "The Farthest Reaches", on April 13 via Good Fight Music. The CD was produced by Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, California and was mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Musi...February 22, 2010
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TONY IOMMI: I'd Like To Remember 'Black Sabbath' As A Groundbreaking Album
Robert Gray of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with legendary BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL guitarist Tony Iommi. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: How did BLACK SABBATH come to meet Jim Simpson, its first manager? Iommi: We played at a club in Bir...February 14, 2010
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DECREPIT BIRTH: Studio Blog Launched
California tech-death masters DECREPIT BIRTH entered Sharkbite Studios (MACHINE HEAD, EXODUS) in Oakland last month with producer Zack Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, SUFFOCATION, IMMOLATION) to begin recording their third album, "Polarity". A studio blog has been launched and can be found at DecibelMagazi...February 5, 2010
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HOODED MENACE Completes Work On New Album
Finland's HOODED MENACE has completed work on its new album, "Never Cross The Dead" for an early April release via Profound Lore Records. According to a press release, "Never Cross The Dead" "takes the HOODED MENACE sound of their 'Fulfill The Curse' debut into heavier and doomier terrain. And, of c...January 26, 2010
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ALL SHALL PERISH Pulls Out Of 'The Black Procession' Tour
Oakland, California extreme metallers ALL SHALL PERISH have cancelled their participation in "The Black Procession" European tour alongside MACHINE HEAD, HATEBREED and BLEEDING THROUGH. A posting on the ALL SHALL PERISH Twitter profile reads: "ALL SHALL PERISH has dropped off the MACHINE HEAD tour,...January 23, 2010
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ROUGH SILK's FERDY DOERNBERG: Four Songs From Solo Album Available For Streaming
English/German slide guitar/keyboard player and singer/songwriter Ferdy Doernberg (ROUGH SILK) will release his new solo album, "Travelling Light", later this year via Rebellion Records. Most of the CD was recorded at Ferdy's studio (the Droehnwerk) in Bad Nenndorf, with additional recordings that t...January 22, 2010
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ALL SHALL PERISH's 'Awaken The Dreamers' To Be Released On Vinyl For First Time
"Awaken The Dreamers", the latest CD from Oakland, California extreme metallers ALL SHALL PERISH, will be released on vinyl for the first time on March 16 via Pure Noise. An extremely limited pressing, it will be available in two eye-striking patterns, 300 copies will be clear with red splatter and...January 19, 2010
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