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CATARACT Part Ways With Bassist, Seek Replacement

Swiss metalcore band CATARACT have parted ways with bassist Michael Henggeler. "We thank him for everything in the past 8 years and wish him all the best for his future!!!" the band write in a statement. "We are now looking for an immediate replacement. We need a dedicated person that is willing to...

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CAVEAT, BDFM, JOHNNY INCOGNITO Confirmed For SOUTHERN ALBERTA HARDCORE & METAL FESTIVAL

CAVEAT (progressive metal from Calgary),BDFM (hardcore punk from Calgary) and JOHNNY INCOGNITO ('80s-style hardcore from Calgary) have been confirmed for the Southern Alberta Hardcore & Metal Festival, set to take place Sunday, September 3 at the Heritage Hall, Exhibition Park in Lethbridge, Al...

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WONDERLAND DEMENTATION DEPT. To Release New Album In July

Swedish hardcore rockers WONDERLAND DEMENTATION DEPT. will release their brand new EP, "Conquest of the last Frontier", on July 10 via Mind Riot Records (Europe) and The Orchard (U.S.). The new EP will be the follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed full-length debut, "The Awkward Silence". The...

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Comedian BRIAN POSEHN Seeks Extras For 'Metal By Numbers' Video Shoot

Comedian/actor Brian Posehn is looking for metal/hardcore people to come down and be in the mosh pit for his new video shoot for the song "Metal By Numbers", off his forthcoming album, "Live In: Nerd Rage", due on July 11 via Relapse Records. Email [email protected] for details. Accordin...

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BLOODBOUND Confirmed For Sweden's EM-FESTEN

BLOODBOUND, the new Swedish metal band featuring Urban Breed (ex-TAD MOROSE; vocals),Fredrik Bergh (STREET TALK; bass, keyboards and backing vocals) and Tomas Olsson (lead and rhythm guitars),have been confirmed for Sweden's largest festival, "EM-Festen" (Göteborgskalaset),on August 8 in Gothenbu...

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Exclusive: IGOR CAVALERA Talks About His Decision To Leave SEPULTURA

In the two days since drummer Igor Cavalera announced his departure from SEPULTURA, there has been a great deal of speculation regarding the reasons for his split with the group and his future plans. While some fans have theorized that Igor became disillusioned with playing heavy metal and wanted to...

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It's Official: Drummer IGOR CAVALERA Quits SEPULTURA

Drummer Igor Cavalera has officially announced his departure from SEPULTURA (as exclusively reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on January 13, 2006 and subsequently denied by both the band and Igor). In a statement released today (June 12) to the Brazilian media, Igor attributed the split to "artistic inco...

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ENGEL To Film 'Calling Out' Video

ENGEL, the new Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA),and vocalist Mangan Klavborn, have posted the following message on their official web site: "Our gig at...

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Fallout from the War

Exactly the sort of odds 'n' sods record you'd expect as a parting gift to the label from a band on their way to supposedly greener pastures, "Fallout from the War" is being billed as a "companion piece" to 2004 breakthrough "The War Within". Comprised of reworked old stuff, new songs, and a few cho...

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Acts of Insanity

Here is a group that was not about to play around with clever band titles that lend an air of mystery to the musical style. The terms "speed," "kill," and "hate" sum up pretty well the heavy thrash of this sonic punch in the nose. Considering the blue collar, no-frills approach, it will come as ...

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VENOMOUS CONCEPT: Classic Debut To Receive Vinyl Release

Hypertension Records has announced plans to release the vinyl version of the classic debut album, "Retroactive Abortion", from VENOMOUS CONCEPT — the project featuring former BRUTAL TRUTH vocalist Kevin Sharp alongside MELVINS/FANTOMAS guitarist Buzz Osborne and NAPALM DEATH members Shane Embury (ba...

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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR: 'Live Zone' DVD Due This Week

Pan Vision has set a June 14 release date for the new live DVD from Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR. Entitled "Live Zone", the disc features a recording of the band's live performance on March 25, 2006 at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden. "Live Zone" (view cover here) track listing: 01...

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LIVING LOUD Assembling Songs For Second Album

Legendary bassist Bob Daisley — of OZZY OSBOURNE, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE, BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW fame — has told Rockdetector.com that the LIVING LOUD project, which features Bob alongside Australian superstar Jimmy Barnes, the DEEP PURPLE duo of guitarist Steve Morse and keyboard player Don Aire...

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DISCONVENIENCE: New Album To Feature Guest Appearance By Ex-REFUSED Frontman

Umeå, Sweden-based, female-fronted old-school punk band DISCONVENIENCE have finished recording their new album, entitled "Umeå Punk City". According to a press release, "[the LP] contains ten brilliant punk anthems combining the urgency and attack of the early British '82-style, the melodies of '77-...

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MERENDINE ATOMICHE To Release Sophomore Album In August

Veteran Italian thrash metal stalwart MERENDINE ATOMICHE will release their second full-length album, "Raw", on August 21 via Mausoleum Records. MERENDINE ATOMICHE's 2003 release, "Walk Across Fire", along with their demo, mini-CD, and tribute to METALLICA, established the band's powerful sound, mix...