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'Extreme Metal II' Guide To Thrash/Black/Death Metal Due In April
A new book, "Extreme Metal II", is due for global publication in April 2005 by Omnibus Press. The author is Joel McIver, whose best-selling 2004 opus, "Justice For All: The Truth About Metallica", was the first book to express in depth the disappointment that thousands of metal fans feel about the b...February 15, 2005
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MARDUK Drummer Was Protecting Friend When Attacked With Baseball Bat
Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION, featuring current MARDUK drummer Emil Dragutinovic, have issued the following statement regarding the incident over the weekend that resulted in Emil suffering a broken arm and unable to embark on MARDUK's previously announced European tour: "On Saturday nig...February 15, 2005
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More NAMM Photos Posted Online
Yahoo! Music (formerly Launch) has uploaded a number of exclusive photos taken at this year's NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention in Anaheim, California. Included on the site are pictures of Vinnie Paul (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Jerry Cantrell (AL...February 15, 2005
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DARK ANGEL: 'Reunion' Video Footage Posted Online
Video footage of DARK ANGEL's "reunion" gig in 2002 has been posted online at StudioCam.org. The clip, which was shot on September 30, 2002 at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California (with KREATOR and DESTRUCTION as the headliners),is about four minutes long and features the band — guitarists J...February 14, 2005
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DEATH ANGEL Withdraw From KREATOR Tour
A representative for Nuclear Blast Records has confirmed that reunited San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL have withdrawn from the upcoming KREATOR "Enemy of God" North American tour. A replacement act is expected to be announced soon. VADER and THE AUTUMN OFFERING's participation in the tr...February 14, 2005
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MARDUK Drummer Breaks Arm In Fight; Band Cancels European Dates
MARDUK drummer Emil Dragutinovic had his arm broken during a fight with several men Saturday night (Feb. 12) (Emil was reportedly trying to protect himself from a swinging bat) and will spend the next few weeks recuperating. Consequently, all of the band's previously announced shows for February/Mar...February 14, 2005
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Angel Of Retribution
One of the most eagerly awaited (and pre-ordained) reunions in metal history has finally taken place, and the recorded results are here at last. The first JUDAS PRIEST album in nearly 15 years to feature original vocalist Rob Halford, "Angel of Retribution" may not be the masterpiece some were expec...February 13, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: SWEDEN ROCK 2004 Performance To Be Webcast
JUDAS PRIEST's performance at the Sweden Rock festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden, recorded in June 2004, will be broadcast on the "P3 Live" radio show on Thursday, March 3 beginning at 9:00 p.m. CET. To listen to the streamed concert, go to the "P3 Live" web site and click "Webbradio" and choose P3. As...February 11, 2005
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HOLY MOSES: New Album Cover Posted Online
HOLY MOSES' official web site has uploaded a preview of cover artwork (by Markus Mayer) for the group's upcoming album, "Strength Power Will Passion", due on May 23 via Armageddon Music. Check it out at this location. The group's tenth album, "Strength Power Will Passion" is the follow-up to 2002's...February 11, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Revolution' Video Posted Online
JUDAS PRIEST's video for their new single, "Revolution", has been posted online at JudasPriestOnline.com. Check it out: Quicktime Real Media Windows Media 56k Windows Media 100k Windows Media 300k Windows Media 450k As previously reported, JUDAS PRIEST will precede the release of their ...February 9, 2005
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FU MANCHU To Record ADOLESCENTS Cover
FU MANCHU are heading into the studio very soon to record a cover version of the ADOLESCENTS song "Things Start Moving". While in the studio, FU MANCHU are going to try and record a few new songs as well. In other news, FU MANCHU are scheduled to play a show in Los Angeles in March ...February 9, 2005
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Blessed Black Wings
Clattering right into the massive "Devilution", a drum-driven barn-burner worthy of MOTÖRHEAD, HIGH ON FIRE up the adrenaline level on third full-length, "Blessed Black Wings". The Steve Albini recording leaves all the rough edges, managing to sound massive and metallic and dirty and grimy all at on...February 9, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD First Segment Of 'The Making Of Alien' Posted
The maniacal Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD will embark on a massive U.S. headlining tour this spring with THE AGONY SCENE, MISERY SIGNALS and REFLUX in the support slots. The trek kicks off on April 5 and will make a stop at the legendary New England Metal and Hardcore Fest on April 23. Th...February 8, 2005
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CANDLELIGHT And REGAIN RECORDS Confirm Agreement For The Americas
Candlelight Records has announced a North American agreement with Sweden's Regain Records. The new partnership will see the marketing and distribution of all new and reissued catalog titles through Candlelight's growing stateside operation. The first scheduled release will be the new album from Swed...February 8, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Revolution' To Be Available As Legal Download Later This Month
JUDAS PRIEST will precede the release of their new album, "Angel of Retribution", with a special pre-release download of first single, "Revolution" — available on Judaspriest.com, iTunes, Napster and many more download services from February 21. JUDAS PRIEST shot a video for "Revolution" earlier in...February 7, 2005