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COMMANDER: 'IRA' Video Released

"IRA", the new video from German death metallers COMMANDER, can be viewed below. The clip was filmed by Harald Pannrucker on the "Hammer Battalion European Tour 2008" (with UNLEASHED, KRISIUN and ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET) and was directed by Stefan Berlak. "IRA" comes off COMMANDER's late...

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Heavy Metal In The Middle East: AL JAZEERA Report Available Online

"Playlist", a program devoted to the music of global fusion which is hosted by Richard Gizbert on the English version of the Arabic-language news network Al Jazeera, has dedicated a full episode to "the story of metal in the Middle East." "Playlist" "explores the massive appeal of heavy rock and met...

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Veterans Don't Want DISTURBED's MUSIC AS A WEAPON Tour Near Green Bay Memorial

Patti Zarling of Green Bay Press-Gazette reports: Veterans say a festival that could include tobacco sampling, a tattoo parlor and heavy metal music doesn't belong near the Brown County Veterans Memorial on Armed Forces Drive [in Green Bay, Wisconsin]. The village recently approved a permit for the...

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RAVENS CREED: 'Albion Thunder' Artwork Unveiled

RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring ORANGE GOBLIN's Ben Ward, as well as Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham, and former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske, have revealed the cover artwork (see below) for their debut album, "Albion Thunder", which will be released later in yea...

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THE LAW Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

THE LAW, the Swedish San Francisco Bay Area thrash-influenced metal band, has parted ways with bassist Jimmie "Ninja" Frödin and has replaced him with Kristian "Anti-Kristian" Karlsson from INFERIOR. The group says in a statement, "We are positive that Anti-Kristian will contribute with fresh ideas,...

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MELECHESH Mainman Focus Of New Documentary; Trailer Available

Ashmedi, the founder of the pioneering Mesopotamian black/thrash metal band MELECHESH, is the focus of a new documentary from Tools of the Trade Productions. Entitled "Ashmedi: A Metal Disporant", "this documentary [tries] to capture Ashmedi in his personal surroundings as well as his music life in...

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GOD DETHRONED: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Passiondale", the new album from the Dutch melodic death metal band GOD DETHRONED, is available for streaming in its entirety on the group's MySpace page. "Passiondale" will be released as a limited double digipack edition including a bonus CD. The double-digipack will feature stunning artwork and...

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MASTODON: New Audio Interview With BRENT HINDS Available

Joe Bosso of MusicRadar recently conducted an interview with guitarist and vocalist Brent Hinds of Atlanta-based hard-rock iconoclasts MASTODON. The chat is now available for download and/or streaming at this location. MASTODON will be the featured musical guests on CBS' "The Late Show with David Le...

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Kazakhstan Joins Legions Of Faithful At MANOWAR's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL

MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music has issued the following update: "The MANOWAR manifesto is all about bringing the world of metal together and keeping the spirit of heavy metal alive. Hail Kings of Metal! The Magic Circle Festival became a means to achieve this goal. First it was the legions of faithful...

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CHICKENFOOT: First North American Dates Announced

CHICKENFOOT, the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN),will take the stage for a limited number of North American live shows, featuring music from their self...

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MASTODON: MySpace Secret Show Announced

Atlanta-based hard-rock iconoclasts MASTODON will play The Launchpad in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 15 at The Launchpad as part of MySpace's Secret Show series. The Secret Show is a free, exclusive performance for the MySpace community. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more...

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Traitors' Gate

Australia is a veritable breeding ground for blackened thrash and war metal, and Hells Headbangers' recruits heavily in that area of the world, more often than not sniffing out the best the land down under has to offer. Sydney's SHACKLES is the most recent signing to the widely respected label. The...

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NEKROGOBLIKON Issues New Album Update

California's progressive/goblin-inspired metal outfit NEKROGOBLIKON has issued the following update: "So, everyone's been wondering about our second album [entitled 'Stench'] and what the hell is going on with it. Well, we're getting it done, but we've had a few setbacks. Almost all the rhythm guita...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Vocalist Interviewed On 107.3 WKLQ's 'Metal' Show; Audio Available

The "Metal" show on Grand Rapids, Michigan's 107.3 WKLQ radio station conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate on April 6, 2009. Listen to the nine-minute chat below. QUEENSRŸCHE's twelfth studio LP, the epic concept album "American Soldier", sold 21,000 copies in the United State...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Schedules Signings At Military Bases

QUEENSRŸCHE has scheduled the following U.S. military base signings for servicemen/women only: Wednesday, April 8 Seattle - Fort Lewis Arrival Time: 3:15 pm CD Signing: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Monday, April 20 San Diego - Mirimar Air Force Base Arrival Time: 4:15 pm CD Signing: 5:00 pm Thursday, April 23...