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VOIVOD Frontman Launches PARANOLAND Project

In a complete departure from what they have done before, Denis "Snake" Belanger (VOIVOD) and longtime friend Botcher (AGGRESSION) spent the last year working on a project called PARANOLAND. Experimenting with modern sounds and samples over knockout riffs and twisted arrangements, the group stepped u...

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TAD MOROSE 'Still Working On The New Stuff'

Guitarist Christer "Krunt" Andersson of Swedish melodic metallers TAD MOROSE has issued the following update: "No need to worry about what is going on in the TAD MOROSE camp. Anders [Modd, bass] is helping the WOLF guys out doing some live shows with them. And as some of you might have noticed, we d...

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ANNIHILATOR: Rare Clips Posted Online

Several rare ANNIHILATOR videos have been posted on YouTube. The clips include the following: * "Syn. Kill 1" official video 1996 * "21" official video from Japan 1995 * "Metal" studio clips 2006 * "Shallow Grave" (with a bit of AC/DC) live in Athens, Greece 2001: * Blackest Day 2002 live in Paris *...

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ANNIHILATOR: Cover Of EXCITER Classic Posted Online

ANNIHILATOR's cover version of EXCITER's "Heavy Metal Maniac", featuring guest appearances by former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler and bassist Alan Johnson, has been posted on ANNIHILATOR's MySpace page. The song was originally included on the Japanese version of ANNIHILATOR's new album, "Met...

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HEAVEN AND HELL, AEROSMITH, SCORPIONS, MOTÖRHEAD: Photos From SWEDEN ROCK Available

Metal Covenant has uploaded a massive report from this year's Sweden Rock Festival, which took place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Included are photos and reviews of the following bands, among others: HEAVEN AND HELL AEROSMITH SCORPIONS WOLF NOCTURNAL RITES ANNIHILATOR DARK TRANQUILLITY THUNDER AM...

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MANITOU: New Music Available

Finnish traditional heavy metal band MANITOU, which features in its ranks members of OMNIUM GATHERUM, MALPRACTICE and KAIHORO, has uploaded the full "Dread of the Freaks" song and a clip of "No Signs of Wisdom" from the group's upcoming third album, "No Signs of Wisdom", to the MANITOU MySpace page....

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PITIFUL REIGN Signs With PUNISHMENT 18

Italian label Punishment 18 has announced the signing of up-and-coming U.K. thrashers PITIFUL REIGN. The band will enter the studio in fall/winter 2007 to record the new album for an early 2008 release. Label spokesperson Marita Mirabella said, "I first saw PITIFUL REIGN at the ANNIHILATOR fan party...

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SHATTER MESSIAH Drops Off TO/DIE/FOR Tour

SHATTER MESSIAH, the Akron, Ohio-based band featuring former NEVERMORE/ANNIHILATOR guitarist Curran Murphy and ex-ANNIHILATOR drummer Robert Falzano, has released the following statement: "SHATTER MESSIAH regret to announce that because of the promoter's failure to communicate and fully disclose the...

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DANKO JONES Heads Into Studio To Record Fifth Full-Length CD

After five and a half years of non-stop touring which took the band to five continents in 21 countries and 15 tours in Europe alone, DANKO JONES took a break last December to recoup, unwind, and a start writing material for the follow-up to their 2006 release "Sleep Is The Enemy". After a long proce...

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'Thrash Metal' Book Due In September

Garry Sharpe–Young's latest book "Thrash Metal" is being readied for publication this September. In addition, Zonda Books will publish Garry's "Death Metal", "Black Metal" and "Power Metal", all before the end of the year. These titles replace the 2001 editions, which have consistently ranked No. 1...

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ANNIHILATOR in Talks To Tour Australia

Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR are in talks with their Australian label, Riot!, about possibly touring there in late September. More information will be made available soon. ANNIHILATOR's official web site has been updated with a number of photos from the group's recent European tour with TRIVIUM an...

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MEMORY GARDEN: 'Carnage Carnival' Video Screenshots Available

MEMORY GARDEN, the Sweden-based band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson, filmed a video for the title track of their upcoming album, "Carnage Carnival", in early March with director Owe Lingwall of Village Road Film. Check out screenshots at this location. MEMORY GARDEN wil...

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DUSKMACHINE: Still Looking For New Singer

DUSKMACHINE, the German thrash metallers featuring PRIMAL FEAR/ex-ANNIHILATOR drummer Randy Black and former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist, has issued the following update: "Just a quick update to show that we still exist! Currently we are still looking for a new singer but hope to present s...

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ANNIHILATOR: Photos From European Tour Available

ANNIHILATOR's official web site has been updated with a number of photos from the group's recent European tour with TRIVIUM and SANCTITY. Check them out at this location. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar Alex Landenburg - Drums Jeff Waters - Guitar, Voca...

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ANNIHILATOR: More European Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR performing the track "Operation Annihilation" on their recent European tour with TRIVIUM and SANCTITY has been posted at YouTube. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar Alex Landenburg - Drums Jeff Wat...