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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Featuring Ex-W.A.S.P., MOTOGRATER Members: Debut Album Delayed

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, the Los Angeles-based band featuring ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts, former MOTOGRATER vocalist Ivan Moody (Ghost),ex-U.P.O. guitarist Zoltan Bathory, former DEADSETT bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer, has pushed back the projected release date of its de...

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The Inner Sanctum

Terrible PR stunts be damned, you can't kill SAXON. Words like "venerable" and "stalwart" get used a lot when talking about these U.K. rockers, who've been bashing it out to uneven returns for three decades now. When they're not embarrassing themselves with ill-conceived promotional ideas far beneat...

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VENOM: Scandinavian Tour Dates Announced

British black metal pioneers VENOM have confirmed a "Scandinavian 7 Dates Tour" beginning late May. Commented VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant: "Even though we headlined the festivals last year, because of the time of year it was still broad daylight, so to play some indoor venues in the pitch bl...

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'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK To Release 'Terrifying' Guitar Instruction Books

C.M.M. Entertainment, LLC has set a May 1 release date for "Metal" Mike Chlasciak's (PAINMUSEUM, HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH) guitar instructional books "Ridiculous Riffs for the Terrifying Guitarist" and "Monster Coordination - Guitar Boot Camp". Commented Mike: "I am proud to announce the release of m...

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Satan Vs. BLABBERMOUTH.NET: 'Club Satan' Director Slams Detractors

Shane Bugbee, an actual priest in the Church Of Satan who wrote and directed "Club Satan: The Witches' Sabbath", which is being touted as "the first-ever Satanic porn," has slammed the BLABBERMOUTH.NET detractors for attacking the film's concept. According to the filmmakers, "Club Satan: The Witches...

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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY Guitarist Says Touring Bassist Fits Band's Mentality Perfectly

The touring bass player for TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY's U.S. tour will be METAL CHURCH bassist Steve Unger. The band's regular bassist, David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),will not be able to participate due to family commitments. "Steve is a great friend of Stet's [Howland, TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY/ex-W.A.S.P. drum...

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VENOM: Release Date Announced For 'Resurrection' Reissue

Sanctuary Records has set an April 23 release date for the reissue of VENOM's 2000 album, "Resurrection". The CD, which was originally issued in 2000 on the Steamhammer label, was the first VENOM album to feature Antony "Antton" Lant (brother of VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant) on the drums. The...

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PERRIS RECORDS Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

The label that many a metalhead holds near and dear to their heart — Perris Records — will be celebrating its 15th anniversary come this July. Perris has issued all-new studio albums by such renowned veteran hard rock/metal acts as STEPHEN PEARCY (formerly of RATT),BANG TANGO, L.A. GUNS, VAIN, ENUF...

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CKY Frontman Says SLAYER Is A 'Bullsh*t' Band Who 'Always Followed Trends'

In the "Ask CKY" section of CKY's official web site, CKY guitarist/vocalist Deron Miller was asked by a fan for his opinion on the "baffling" fact that SLAYER frontman Tom Araya can be a "devout Christian" and still write/sing SLAYER's songs which regularly bash religion. "SLAYER is bullshit," Deron...

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DARK FUNERAL's LORD AHRIMAN Talks About Working With Producer DANIEL BERGSTRAND

Adam L. of Deadtide.com recently conducted an interview with DARK FUNERAL mainman Lord Ahriman. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Deadtide.com: I've had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Tägtgren, a man that you've worked with in the past. The fates conspired against you on this album, but...

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Interpreting Metal Hits With Hilarious Clips Blows Up On YouTube

Chris Harris of MTV.com reports: Dave Marcovecchio doesn't care much for AVENGED SEVENFOLD, and he's not all that jazzed about AS I LAY DYING, SLIPKNOT, FROM FIRST TO LAST or BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, for that matter. But the band Marcovecchio loves to hate more than any other is Florida metalcore ou...

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SAXON: 'The Inner Sanctum' Audio Samples, Artwork Available

Audio samples of all ten tracks that are set to appear on SAXON's upcoming album, "The Inner Sanctum", and the CD artwork have been posted online on the band's newly re-launched web site. Regarding the rather unusual working process that went into the new songs, SAXON singer Biff Byford states, "The...

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METAL CHURCH Guitarist Comments On Feud With Late Singer DAVID WAYNE

"The Classic Metal Show" featured the guys from METAL CHURCH co-hosting the show on Saturday, February 3. During this broadcast, late METAL CHURCH vocalist David Wayne became a topic of conversation on the show. Founding METAL CHURCH member Kurdt Vanderhoof and current vocalist Ronny Munroe discusse...

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VENOM Frontman Talks About Guitarist Change

Steve Saks of LivingForMetal.com recently conducted an interview with VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant. A few excerpts from the chat follow: LivingForMetal.com: So what can we all expect from VENOM in 2007 after such a successful 2006? Do VENOM already have any plans confirmed? Cronos: We've had...

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VENOM Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

British black metal pioneers VENOM have parted ways with guitarist Mykvs (a.k.a. Mike Hickey; ex-CARCASS, CATHEDRAL). "Personal unavoidable commitments in the U.S. have forced Mykvs to announce that he cannot commit 100% to VENOM's 2007 schedule," the band writes in a statement. A new guitarist by t...