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DAN SWANÖ: 'I Was NOT Trying To Pussify BLOODBATH'

Swedish producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan Swanö has commented on his departure from BLOODBATH. In a statement released earlier today by the other members of the band, BLOODBATH attributed Swanö's exit to "restrictions on his behalf to devote more time and effort to the future of this project that i...

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BLOODBATH Parts Ways With DAN SWANÖ

Swedish death metal supergroup BLOODBATH has issued the following update: "Dan Swanö is no longer part of BLOODBATH. The reason being restrictions on his behalf to devote more time and effort to the future of this project that it would require by taking things to the next level i.e. touring and play...

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VANILLA FUDGE Recording LED ZEPPELIN Covers Album

Launch Radio Networks reports: VANILLA FUDGE are in southern California this week, recording an album of LED ZEPPELIN covers. Drummer Carmine Appice gave Launch the scoop on what the band is doing. "Basically, we rearranged some songs — we're doing a lot of their stuff FUDGE style, you know? Some of...

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Faustian Dream

After being present for the birth of the Scandinavian black metal scene in the early '90s, then turning their back on its conventions as they turned into clichés, BLACK CRUCIFIXION spent a decade working on this, their first (!) full-length album. Don't expect Satanic verses or screeching vocals her...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman: Playing OZZFEST Is A 'Huge Opportunity'

MTV.com recently spoke to ALL THAT REMAINS frontman Phil Labonte about the band's second-stage turn on this year's Ozzfest. "We did Sounds of the Underground last year, but still, there's a huge crowd of people out here who ... this is going to be the only show they go to all year," he ...

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R:I:P Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

R:I:P (RAW:INTENSE:POWER),the new German band featuring Björn Daigger (MAJESTY) and drummer Chris Merzinsky (MIDNATTSOL),has parted ways with bassist Christian Hager."Due to scheduling conflicts and musical differences, we decided to end our musical relationship," singer/guitarist Fabian Pospiech...

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STILL REMAINS Parts Ways With Keyboardist, Seeks Replacement

Grand Rapids, Michigan metalcore act STILL REMAINS has announced the departure of keyboardist Zach Roth. "After several months of pondering this life-changing decision, Zach has decided to pursue a life without touring," the band writes in a statement. "We are sad to see Zach leave but after long ta...

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SEPULTURA: Video Clips From Portugal's VILAR DE MOUROS Festival Posted Online

Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA played their first official concert with their new drummer, Jean Dolabella (ex-UDORA),last Friday (July 21) at the Vilar de Mouros festival in Portugal. Check out low-quality video clips at YouTube.com: "Roots Bloody Roots" (video),"Crown and Miter" (video). SEPULTURA...

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SHADOWS FALL's BRIAN FAIR To Guest On INDIE 103.1's 'Chaos' Tonight

SHADOWS FALL vocalist Brian Fair will be the guest of Indie 103.1's "Chaos" with Full Metal Jackie tonight at 10:00 p.m. PST. You can listen to the program at www.indie1031.fm and enter to win a guitar autographed by the whole band. SHADOWS FALL play at the Avalon in Los Angeles this coming Saturday...

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SEPULTURA, FEAR FACTORY, TYPE O NEGATIVE 'Best Of' Collections Detailed

On September 12, Roadrunner Records will be releasing a set of ultimate metal albums. These "best of" collections will pull together the best material from some of metal's greatest artists. The first batch includes music from FEAR FACTORY, SEPULTURA and TYPE O NEGATIVE. "Whether you are a huge fan o...

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VELVET REVOLVER In Talks With Producer RICK RUBIN

VELVET REVOLVER has decided to take a little time off from writing for its new album to play a few shows. But drummer Matt Sorum told ABC Radio's ePrep they're on track to have the CD in stores in the spring. No producer has been chosen at this point, but the band has been speaking ...

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MADBALL Bassist To Make Film Debut

MADBALL bassist Hoya will make his film debut in the upcoming "Rapturious" movie, which was written and directed by Kamal Ahmed (of Jerky Boys fame). More information is available at IMDB.com. MADBALL released their first album for Ferret Music, "Legacy", last August. The band recently took part in...

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SEPULTURA Introduces New Drummer At Portugal's VILAR DE MOUROS Festival

Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA introduced their new drummer Jean Dolabella (ex-UDORA) last Friday (July 21) at the Vilar de Mouros festival in Portugal. The following report was posted at the band's official web site by the group's bassist, Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr.: "Last Friday, July 21st, we had our d...

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Katorz

It is a tragic, heartbreaking irony that VOIVOD's best album in a long, long time is most likely the band's final one as well. "Katorz", the Canadian group's 14th offering, was not even made in the conventional manner: the band took demos for the disc made by late, beloved guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'...

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A band of competent sidemen who had a shit-kickin' good time in the '70s without ever actually, you know, writing much of a song, CACTUS recently reunited to do more of the same. With SAVOY BROWN frontman Jimmy Kunes replacing the deceased Rusty Day, the core of the band — drummer Carmine Appice, ba...