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SODOM Announces New Drummer

German thrash metal veterans SODOM have announced the addition of drummer Markus "Makka" Freiwald to the group's ranks. Freiwald previously played for the German bands DESPAIR and FLAMING ANGER and was involved with the VOODOOCULT project. In addition, he played percussion as a session musician on t...

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GWAR Frontman Interviewed By BAY AREA ROCKS (Video)

Bassy Stacy of BayAreaRocks.com conducted an interview with GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus on November 21, 2010 at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco, California. You can now watch the chat below. GWAR's new album, "Bloody Pit Of Horror", sold around 2,800 copies in the United States in its firs...

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THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT: 'Ghost' Slipcase Artwork Unveiled

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) has revealed the slipcase artwork "Ghost" — the fourth in a series of albums to be made available under THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT moniker. Check it out below. Commented Devin: "The macro shot...

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GWAR, Fans Interviewed By FEARnet In Hollywood (Video)

Angie Greenup of FEARnet conducted an interview with GWAR when the band played the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California on November 16, 2010. The four-minute clip, which includes performance footage and interview clips with fans, can be viewed below. GWAR's new album, "Bloody Pit Of Horror",...

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GWAR Frontman Defends SARAH PALIN 'Slaying'

GWAR has always made this world a better place by "killing off" celebrities and politicians on stage during its legendary live show. Blood-thirsty GWAR fans crave and expect this, and yes, your Lords and Masters make good on it nightly. The "Bloody Tour of Horror" is no exception to this as it featu...

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ATHEIST To Tour Europe With EXHUMED

Reactivated seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST will embark on a headlining tour of Europe in April 2011. Confirmed dates are as follows: April 22 - Oslo, Norway - Rockefeller Music Hall (Inferno Fest) April 23 - London, England - Relentless Garage April 24 - Essen, Germany - Turock April 25 -...

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SODOM Parts Ways With Drummer

German thrash metal veterans SODOM have released the following statement: "After personal and private problems between Tom [bassist/vocalist Thomas 'Angelripper' Such] and Bobby [Schottkowski; drums], it was decided, by mutual agreement, to end the cooperation between SODOM and the drummer Bobby Sch...

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GWAR Frontman Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT (Video)

On November 22, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus at the Glass House in Pomona, California. You can now watch the chat below. GWAR's new album, "Bloody Pit Of Horror", sold around 2,800 copies in the United States in its first week...

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GWAR Schedules Winnipeg In-Store

Two members of GWAR will make an in-store appearance at CD Plus at Madison Square (1630 Ness Avenue) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lead singer Oderus Urungus and bass player Beefcake the Mighty will be on hand in all their glory from 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 4, and will be available to put their ....

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GWAR Frontman To Be Featured Panelist On Tonight's 'The Daily Habit'

GWAR frontman Oderus Urungus will be one of the featured panellists Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" tonight (Tuesday, November 23). The show airs on Fuel TV at 9:30 p.m. EST/6:30 p.m. PST. "The Daily Habit" encompasses the world of the action sports enthusiast, mixing the best in pop culture with today'...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Issues 'Deconstruction' Video Update

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR) has released a new video message regarding the status of the recording/mixing sessions for "Deconstruction" — the third in a series of albums to be made available under THE DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJ...

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GWAR: 'Bloody Pit Of Horror' First-Week Sales Revealed

GWAR's new album, "Bloody Pit Of Horror", sold around 2,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The band's previous CD, "Lust In Space", opened with 5,000 units to debut at position No. 96 on The Billboard 200 chart. Fan-filmed video footage of GWAR's November 16, 2010 performa...

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ATHEIST: 'Jupiter' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Jupiter", the long-awaited fourth album from reactivated seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST, sold around 500 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 88 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new...

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ATHEIST Drummer Demonstrates Six-Stroke Roll (Video)

Video footage of drummer Steve Flynn of reactivated seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST demonstrating his six-stroke roll used in the nw song "Fraudulent Cloth" can be viewed below. The track is featured on ATHEIST's long-awaited fourth album, "Jupiter", which was released on November 9 (one da...

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GWAR To Host Tonight's 'Headbangers Ball'

Mutant metal-masters GWAR will continue their media domination with yet another TV appearance later this evening. The band that has taken over NBC and Fox News is now taking over MTV2. Tonight your Lords and Masters will be hosting "Headbangers Ball" at 3 a.m. (early Tuesday morning). Lead singer Od...