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MENTORS Schedule CD-Release Party In Las Vegas

One of the most controversial of metal bands of all time — the MENTORS — have scheduled a CD-release party for their new album, "Over the Top", on November 18 at the Cooler Lounge in Las Vegas, Nevada. "Over the Top" was recorded and mixed by Bill Metoyer and was mastered by Jack Endino. MENTORS ...

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THE APPARATUS Part Ways With Guitarist

Norwegian melodic death metalers THE APPARATUS have parted ways with co-founding member and songwriter Øystein Iversen due to "irreconcilable differences" with the rest of the band. "It is now settled that the remaining members will continue as THE APPARATUS," reads a posting on the group's web site...

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VICIOUS RUMORS: Original Members Rejoin Forces In Group's Latest Incarnation

Bassist Dave Starr and drummer Larry Howe have rejoined guitarist Geoff Thorpe in the latest incarnation of the San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans VICIOUS RUMORS. The group, who recently parted ways with frontman Brian O'Connor, are currently seeking a new vocalist while continuing to write mater...

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HEATHEN: Entire New Demo Available For Free Download

Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have made their entire new demo available for free download at this location. The tracks featured on the demo are "Empty Nothingness", "Dying Season" and "Arrows of Agony". Despite the fact that HEATHEN guitarist Lee Altus was recently named an offic...

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Vocalist BRIAN O'CONNOR Quits VICIOUS RUMORS

Vocalist Brian O'Connor has officially left long-running San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS. O'Connor has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding his decision to exit the group: "After eight years, it's not without some sadness that I have decided to end my journey as...

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EXODUS: First Photo Of New Lineup Posted Online

The first photo of the brand-new EXODUS lineup has been posted online at this location (photo taken by Gene Ambo). EXODUS 2005 is (left to right in photo): Paul Bostaph (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT, SYSTEMATIC, FORBIDDEN) – Drums Gary Holt – Guitar Rob Dukes - Vocals Jack Gibson – Bass Lee Altus (HEATHEN,...

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EXODUS, HYPOCRISY, WINTERSUN, NAGLFAR: More European Tour Dates Announced

More dates have been announced for the upcoming X-Mass Festivals European tour, featuring EXODUS, HYPOCRISY, WINTERSUN, NAGLFAR and PRIMORDIAL. The schedule is shaping up as follows: Dec. 04 - Paris, FRA @ La Locomotive Dec. 05 - Essen, GER @ Zeche Carl Dec. 06 - Berlin, GER @ K17 Dec. 07 - Munchen,...

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EXODUS: 'Shovel Headed Kill Machine' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Shovel Headed Kill Machine", due on October 4 via Nuclear Blast Records. Recorded at Trident studios in Pacheco, California and mixed by Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY),the follow-up to 2004...

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It's Official: HEATHEN Guitarist LEE ALTUS Joins EXODUS

As widely expected, veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have now officially announced the addition of guitarist Lee Altus (HEATHEN, ex-DIE KRUPPS) to the group's ranks. "Lee has been a great friend of mine for many years and is also one of the greatest guitarist I've had the pleasure of...

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MENTORS: New Album Details Revealed

One of the most controversial of metal bands of all time — the MENTORS — have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Over the Top", tentatively due in August. The CD was recorded and mixed by Bill Metoyer and was mastered by Jack Endino. MENTORS band leader El Duce was killed in 1997 ...

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THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit Concert A Success

Over 700 metal fans turned out for the Thrash Against Cancer benefit on July 9 at the Pound amphitheatre in San Francisco. The original lineup of TESTAMENT headlined the event, which featured additional appearances by VICIOUS RUMORS, LAAZ ROCKIT, HIRAX, AGENT STEEL, DEKAPITATOR, MUDFACE, NEIL TURBIN...

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MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS Members To Participate In THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit Concert

Current and former members of MACHINE HEAD, SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS and DEATH ANGEL will comprise the "All-Star" guest lineup, which is scheduled to appear and participate at the Thrash Against Cancer benefit on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. Confirmed gu...

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BALANCE OF POWER Announce New Singer

British melodic metal band BALANCE OF POWER have announced the addition of singer Corey Brown to the group's ranks. Hailing from Colorado, Brown's previous projects include MAGNITUDE 9, SECTION 16 and REDEMPTION, with whom he performed at the ProgPower IV festival. BALANCE OF POWER are busy writing...

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KAOS, RIGHTEOUS SIRE, ANGER AS ART Added To THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit Concert

Long-running Bay Area acts KAOS and RIGHTEOUS SIRE, along with ANGER AS ART (featuring ABBATOIR mainman Steve Gaines),and tribute bands HANGAR 18 (playing MEGADETH covers) and HOT FOR TEACHER (VAN HALEN cover band featuring former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos and current HEATHEN tour...

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HOT FOR TEACHER: VAN HALEN Tribute Featuring Former MACHINE HEAD, HEATHEN Members

HOT FOR TEACHER (photo),the San Francisco Bay Area-based VAN HALEN tribute band featuring former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos and current HEATHEN touring guitarist Terry Lauderdale, have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jun. 11 - Avalon - Santa Clara, CA (w/ ERI...