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Subliminal Genocide

It seemed a tad strange to find that the new 71-minute full-length from Malefic's XASTHUR was being released on Hydra Head. That is, until one considers that the lo-fi black metal atmospheres and dread-drenched trance of "Subliminal Genocide" is the kind of expansive, heady, and off-the-beaten path...

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JIMI HENDRIX Limited Edition Sculpture To Arrive In December

KnuckleBonz, Inc. has announced the creation of a Jimi Hendrix Limited Edition Sculpture (check out photos at this location) as the latest figure in the Guitar Hero sculpture series. Jimi is portrayed along with his Fender Stratocaster. The sculpture is a black-and-white hand-painted collectible tha...

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VISCERAL BLEEDING: 'Disgust The Vile' Video Posted Online

VISCERAL BLEEDING's video for the song "Disgust the Vile" has been posted online on the Neurotic Records YouTube channel at this location. "Disgust the Vile" is one of the two video clips that will end up on the forthcoming VISCERAL BLEEDING full-length album, titled "Absorbing the Disarray". With r...

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New Documentary Focusing On American Punk-Rock Scene During '80s Opens Today

MTV.com reports that Paul Rachman's new documentary, "American Hardcore" — based on Steven Blush's book "American Hardcore: A Tribal History" — is opening in limited release Friday (September 22). The film, which follows the American punk-rock scene during the early to mid-'80s, culls rare concert f...

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DEICIDE Frontman: Norwegian Black Metal Is 'Just Power Metal Bands With Makeup'

Malcolm Dome of the U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE's Glen Benton (vocals, bass) and Steve Asheim (drums). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the difference between Benton being ridiculed for burning an inverted cross into his forehead and Ri...

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HOSTILITY: Tour Dates Announced

San Francisco Bay Area metal band HOSTILITY has announced the following tour dates in support of its debut album, "Uncompromised": Sep. 14 - The Whisky A Go-Go - Los Angeles, CA Sep. 22 - Lava Lounge - Monterey, CA Sep. 23 - The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA Sep. 24 - Fat Cat - Modesto, CA ...

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HIRAX To Play Mexico In October

Underground metal champions HIRAX will tour Mexico beginning in Tijuana on October 14, followed by a highly anticipated East Coast tour in November. "The fans in Mexico are unbelievably supportive," said vocalist Katon De Pena. "To them, heavy metal is religion. The East Coast has been supporting ou...

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ALICE IN CHAINS: 'Layne Staley' Biography Used By Social Workers And Drug Counselors

ARTS Publications has announced that the previously published biography of late ALICE IN CHAINS frontman Layne Staley, "Layne Staley: Angry Chair" — now retitled "Layne Staley: Get Born Again" — was recently ordered by a big number of social workers and drug counselors from different group therapy p...

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VISCERAL BLEEDING: New Song Available For Download

A brand new VISCERAL BLEEDING track, entitled "Rip the Flesh", has been made available for download at this location. The song comes off the Swedish death metal outfit's third full-length album, tentatively titled "Absorbing the Disarray". With regards to the musical direction of the upcoming CD, gu...

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KORN Fans Will Shoot Video For Next Single 'Politics'

Ever dream of being a director? Wanna shoot a video? KORN is asking their Chicago and Milwaukee fans that very question. KORN wants everyone to see the excitement going on out on The Family Values Tour so they are planning on shooting their live video for their latest single, "Politics", during thei...

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PAPA ROACH Listening Parties Scheduled

Launch Radio Networks reports: PAPA ROACH will hold a series of listening parties around the country for its fourth major label album, "The Paramour Sessions", which is due out on September 12. The events begin on September 5 in Chicago, ending on September 11 in California. Lead singer Jacoby Shadd...

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VISCERAL BLEEDING Replaces ABORTED On CRYPTOPSY Tour

Swedish death metallers VISCERAL BLEEDING will replace ABORTED on the upcoming Scandinavian CRYPTOPSY tour. Peter Persson of VISCERAL BLEEDING commented: "We are very excited about this opportunity and the chance to tour Scandinavia." On the 27th of August the band will hop on the CRYPTOPSY tour, ri...

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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman ANGELA GOSSOW: 'I Love Metal With All My Heart'

ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow has posted the following message on her official MySpace page: "OK, this question is making me rather frustrated lately. About half the population of metal fans out there seem to believe I do some cute vocals on one end of the mic — and there are evil growls and s...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'I Knew I Wanted To Make The Most Aggressive Album Of My Career'

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding his recent and upcoming activities. A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: Was there a main concept or theme in making the ["Loudspeaker"] album? Marty: "If anything, I knew...

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IGNITE: New Tour Dates Announced

West Coast conscious hardcore champions IGNITE have announced two fall tours. The band will first join Richmond, VA's politico hardcore machine STRIKE ANYWHERE across the East Coast in early September, including co-headlining dates. They will also do a Canadian run with legendary surf punks PENNYWIS...