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SHADOWS FALL Frontman: 'We Just Wanted To Write A Full-On Metal Record'
"We just wanted to write a full-on metal record," says Brian Fair, lead singer of SHADOWS FALL. "We were like, 'I don't care what's going on, nowadays — let's write some fucking metal!' I mean, that's always been our attitude, but this time we went even further into our rock and thrash roots." "Thre...February 28, 2007
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Alone
When those stately riffs ponderously march in, and that voice soars above them, the criminally long wait since the last SOLITUDE AETURNUS album will disappear in your mind. The hair will raise on the back of your neck, your spine will tingle, and that inimitable doom sound will flood your spirit onc...January 8, 2007
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IMPETIGO's STEVO Launches CONVULSIONS Project
After a nearly 12-year hiatus from the metal underground, Stevo (IMPETIGO) has announced the formation of his newest project, CONVULSIONS. What can you expect from this outfit? Think of the big three… MASTER, AUTOPSY, and REPULSION…sprinkle in some MANTAS, MASSACRE, SLAUGHTER, MACABRE, and CELTIC FR...December 12, 2006
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Vocalist SKI Quits DEADLY BLESSING
Vocalist Ski has officially left South Jersey power metal gods DEADLY BLESSING. In a statement announcing his decision, the singer said, "Well, all good things must come to and end, I must move on. I just wanted to thank all [the fans] for your love and support through all the years with blessing; i...November 14, 2006
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Psalm 9
Black sheets of raining doom rock cascade down, Old Testament prophecies come true in vengeful bursts of fire, and the bastards indeed pay! TROUBLE should have knocked the world on its ass in 1984 with this low-budget slab of creepy, ethereal metal, a distillation of the gloom of prime SABBATH, the...November 7, 2006
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HEARSE: Two Songs From New Album Available For Streaming
Two songs from HEARSE's brand new fourth album, "In These Veins", have been posted online at the Dental Records web site. Check out the tracks "Corroding Armour" and "Intoxication" in the "Audio Player" located at www.dentalrecords.se. HEARSE is the Swedish "death 'n' roll" band featuring former ARC...October 29, 2006
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Discusses Appearance In 'The Pick Of Destiny' Movie
Chris Lee of the Los Angeles Times reports: Former BLACK SABBATH frontman and heavy metal icon Ronnie James Dio recalls first hearing about Tenacious D — that is, the metal-inspired comic rock duo of Jack Black and Kyle Gass — in 2001, when they released "Dio", a song that argues: "Dio has rocked .....October 15, 2006
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THE WARRIORS Sign With VICTORY RECORDS
California-based hardcore act THE WARRIORS has signed with Victory Records. Commented the band: "At one point or another, everyone has had a friend who has pulled you out of a dark place — someone who has believed and cared enough to provide you with new hope and encouragement. For us, Victory Recor...September 30, 2006
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Original OVERKILL Drummer Named Associate Producer Of 'Get Thrashed' Documentary
Saigon1515 Productions has officially announced Rat Skates as the associate producer and graphic designer of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene. Commented "Get Thrashed"...September 26, 2006
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BORKNAGAR: New Song Posted Online
A brand new BORKNAGAR track, entitled "Earth Imagery", has been made available for streaming at this location. The song comes off the Norwegian avant-garde black metal band's upcoming acoustic album, "Origin", due on October 31 via Century Media Records (one day earlier internationally). Commented m...September 21, 2006
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I'm Not The Mean, Bad Guy Everyone Thinks I Am'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Patrick Douglas of the Great Falls Tribune about the Gigantour 2006 traveling festival, which kicked off September 6 in Boise, Idaho. "Gigantour's not so much a festival as it is a spirit," explained Mustaine. "It's a way of life and it's a way to cap...September 13, 2006
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 2006 Is Final Year MEGADETH Will Headline GIGANTOUR
Michael Deeds of McClatchy Newspapers recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On Gigantour: "The time that I'm going to be out beating the drum on the road is nearing an end. I want to be able to pass the torch. I don't want ...September 8, 2006
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HEARSE Signs With DENTAL RECORDS; New Album Due In October
Swedish "death 'n' roll" band HEARSE, featuring former ARCH ENEMY singer Johan Liiva and ex-FURBOWL drummer Max Thornell, has inked a new deal with Dental Records. The group's fourth album, "In These Veins", was recorded and mixed by Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH) and is tentatively scheduled...September 5, 2006
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SACRED STEEL: 'Hammer Of Destruction' Final Track Listing Revealed
German metallers SACRED STEEL have announced the final track listing for their upcoming sixth album, "Hammer of Destruction", due on November 10 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at the Spiderhouse studio in Lütte (near Berlin) with legendary producer Harris Johns (VOIVOD, HELLOWEEN, ST. VIT...September 5, 2006
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SACRED STEEL Completes 'Maniacs Of Speed' Video
German metallers SACRED STEEL recently shot their very first video for the song "Maniacs of Speed". The track comes off the group's sixth album, "Hammer of Destruction", due on November 10 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at the Spiderhouse studio in Lütte (near Berlin) with legendary produ...August 29, 2006
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