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AMON AMARTH: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Filming Of 'Keyboard Warrior' Video Teaser

Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH have released behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of their humorous teaser video for their new single, "First Kill". The three-minute clip, dubbed "Keyboard Warrior", was released earlier this month ahead of the announcement of the band's tenth studio album...

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AMON AMARTH Has Not Yet Secured A Permanent New Drummer

Metal Wani's Anne Catherine Swallow recently conducted an interview with guitarist Johan Söderberg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH. You can now listen to the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the decision to enlist guest drummer Tobias Gustafsson (V...

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AMON AMARTH To Release 'Jomsviking' Album In March; Watch 'First Kill' Video Right Now

On March 25, Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH will unleash their tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept record in AMON AMARTH's storied career — tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes'...

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ZAKK WYLDE's WYLDE AUDIO Signs Distribution Deal With SCHECTER GUITAR RESEARCH

Schecter Guitar Research and Wylde Audio have announced a worldwide distribution deal. Schecter will distribute Wylde Guitars, the creation of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE),via their distributor network covering over 70 countries, which also includes handling f...

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BOLT THROWER Drummer MARTIN 'KIDDIE' KEARNS Dead At 38

Martin "Kiddie" Kearns, the drummer of British death metal pioneers BOLT THROWER, has passed away at the age of 38. He died peacefully in his sleep after feeling sick at rehearsal. In a statement, the surviving members of BOLT THROWER say: "With the heaviest of hearts, and still numb from shock, we...

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Video Premiere: PERZONAL WAR's 'Metalizer'

"Metalizer", the new live performance video from German thrash metallers PERZONAL WAR, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's latest studio album, "The Last Sunset", which came out on June 23 via Metalville Records. As the band triumphantly gravitate towards their 20th year together, t...

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BROKEN HOPE: First Photo Of New Lineup

Illinois death metallers BROKEN HOPE recently overhauled their lineup by adding bassist Diego Soria (DISGORGE) and guitarist Matt Szlachta (DIRGE WITHIN, CHIMAIRA). Says BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner: "I'm far beyond delighted with our new members — Diego and Matt. Both of these guys are old f...

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BROKEN HOPE Parts Ways With Bassist SHAUN GLASS, Guitarist CHUCK WEPFER

Bassist Shaun Glass and guitarist Chuck Wepfer have left Illinois death metallers BROKEN HOPE to concentrate on their new band, THE BLOODLINE. Glass tells BLABBERMOUTH.NET in a statement: "We have been very focused and busy with our main band THE BLOODLINE so much that we haven't had any time to be...

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BOLT THROWER: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Stuttgart Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of BOLT THROWER's October 3 performance in LKA-Longhorn in Stuttgart, Germany can be seen below. The last three albums from BOLT THROWER — "Mercenary" (1998),"Honour Valour Pride" (2001) and "Those Once Loyal" (2005) — were reissued on vinyl on October 24, 2011 via Metal Bl...

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'Crazy Tour Stories' With BROKEN HOPE's JEREMY WAGNER

Digital Tour Bus, which gives fans "an all-access pass" to the tour buses that their favorite bands travel in, has posted its latest "Crazy Tour Stories" episode, focusing on guitarist Jeremy Wagner of reformed death metallers BROKEN HOPE. The five-minute clip, which was filmed on April 4, 2014 in J...

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BOLT THROWER: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Prague Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of BOLT THROWER's September 24 performance in Prague, Czech Republic can be seen below. The last three albums from BOLT THROWER — "Mercenary" (1998),"Honour Valour Pride" (2001) and "Those Once Loyal" (2005) — were reissued on vinyl on October 24, 2011 via Metal Blade Recor...

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SAXON's BIFF BYFORD Fronts THE SCINTILLA PROJECT For 'The Hybrid' Album

"Scintilla", a science fiction thriller, is set deep underground in the wilds of a former Soviet state where strange genetic experiments are taking place. A war-weary mercenary is hired to lead a company scientist to the secret underground laboratory and with his team of mercenaries to steal the res...

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ONE MACHINE: 'The Distortion Of Lies And The Overdriven Truth' Video Released

The video for "The Distortion Of Lies And The Overdriven Truth", the title track of the debut album from ONE MACHINE, the brainchild of acclaimed guitarist/songwriter Steve Smyth (TESTAMENT, NEVERMORE, FORBIDDEN, DRAGONLORD, VICIOUS RUMORS),can be seen below. Says Smyth: "A lot of work went into th...

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BROKEN HOPE Guitarist Shares Tour Tips (Video)

Each episode of "Tour Tips" features a touring act sharing five pieces of advice for artists who want to hit the road. In this episode, guitarist Jeremy Wagner of reformed death metallers BROKEN HOPE shares his tips for being on the road. BROKEN HOPE's sixth album, "Omen Of Disease", sold around 1,0...

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ABORTED: 'The Extirpation Agenda' Video Released

"The Extirpation Agenda", the video from death metal psychopaths ABORTED, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Phil Berridge of Creative Media Junkie. The song is taken from the band's eighth full-length album, "The Necrotic Manifesto", which was released on April 28 in Europe and on April 29...