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TESTAMENT Guitarist Recalls When He Smoked A 'Sweet Leaf' With TONY IOMMI
To celebrate the arrival of Metal Hammer's immense 172-page BLACK SABBATH tribute, the magazine asked TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson to name his favorite BLACK SABBATH tracks. "BLACK SABBATH are one of my favorite bands of all time," he said. "It's so hard to pick a favorite track… I guess 'Into...June 4, 2012
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Kill Devil Hill
Talk about raising expectations, eh? It comes with the territory when news is announced of an album made by a band that includes in its ranks drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) and bassist Rex Brown (DOWN, PANTERA),as well as vocalist Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) a...June 4, 2012
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Son of Perdition
"Beyond the Gate" was the album that took North Carolina's WRETCHED from the — relatively speaking — deathcore blandness of "The Exodus of Autonomy" into melodic death metal respectability. "Son of Perdition" is the sound of the band flexing its technical muscle and moving into a realm quite epic, a...June 4, 2012
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Early MORTIIS Recording Receives Exclusive Vinyl Reissue
Nearly 20 years after its original arrival, MORTIIS' "Ånden som Gjorde Opprør" will receive a limited-edition vinyl re-release this summer via the Italian label Ordo MCM. The effort, recorded in 1994, is from what is now known as "Era1" in MORTIIS' evolution, when the singly-named solo artist focuse...June 4, 2012
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SLIPKNOT's 'Knotfest' To Include Circus Big-Top Tents, Pillars Of Fire, Amusement Park Rides
Step into an apocalyptic underworld where firebreathers, nightmarish creatures on stilts, fire and percussive light, and stunning visuals set the stage for an intoxicating and unforgettably sinister concert experience. The first-ever Knotfest — an extraordinary two-day metal and hard rock destinatio...June 4, 2012
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Born Villain
Get past the shocking images and purposeful controversy and when it comes right down to it MARILYN MANSON has survived, thrived, and released some great albums and equally great songs over the years. Even with the occasional misstep, the band's legacy is intact as one based on over the top entertain...June 4, 2012
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Reactivated NONEXIST Signs With PIVOTAL ROCKORDINGS
Swedish tech metal supergroup NONEXIST, featuring former ARCH ENEMY and current HEARSE vocalist Johan Liiva and ANDROMEDA/SKYFIRE guitarist Johan Reinholdz, has inked a deal with Pivotal Rockordings. The band's new full-length album, entitled "From My Cold Dead Hands", is currently being recorded at...June 3, 2012
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MÅNEGARM Parts Ways With Violin Player
Violin player Janne Liljekvist has left the Swedish "Viking metal" act MÅNEGARM "due to lack of motivation." Commented the remaining members of the group: "It's of course unfortunate after almost 15 years together, but it's also an unsustainable situation if one out of five can't find the motivation...June 3, 2012
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL Performs DIO, DEF LEPPARD Classics With STEEL PANTHER (Video)
Former DIO and current DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell performed two songs — "Rock Of Ages" (DEF LEPPARD) and "Holy Diver" (DIO) — with Los Angeles glam-metal jokesters STEEL PANTHER on Monday, May 28 at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Fan-filmed video footage of his appearan...June 3, 2012
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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS Perform In Malmö; Video Available
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show...June 2, 2012
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AEROSMITH TO To Present JOHNNY DEPP With Generation Award At 'MTV Movie Awards'
According to The Hollywood Reporter, AEROSMITH members Steven Tyler and Joe Perry will present actor Johnny Depp with the Generation Award at this year's MTV Movie Awards. The actor is being given the accolade as a celebration of his contribution to cinema over the last twenty years, in films such a...June 1, 2012
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OZZY OSBOURNE & FRIENDS Perform In Oslo; Video Available
The original lineup of BLACK SABBATH — who late last year confirmed the recording of their first new album in more than 33 years and a worldwide headlining tour — had to put some plans on hold due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma. At this time, BLACK SABBATH will perform only one show...June 1, 2012
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ASHENVEIL Featuring SYMPHONY X Bassist: New Video To Be Filmed This Month
ASHENVEIL, the new "ambitious" female-fronted metal band out of New Jersey featuring OPERATIKA drummer Yuri Liakhovitch and SYMPHONY X bassist Mike LePond, will film a video for one of the songs of their upcoming debut album, "Black Of Light", on June 16 in Hightstown, New Jersey. The clip will be s...June 1, 2012
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MORBID ANGEL To Tour North America With GRAVE, DARK FUNERAL
Florida-based death metal veterans MORBID ANGEL will embark on a North American tour this fall with support from Sweden's DARK FUNERAL and GRAVE. VADIMVON will provide additional support throughout the East Coast. The dates are as follows: Sep. 21 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade Sep. 22 - Louisville,...June 1, 2012
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MANOWAR: 'The Lord Of Steel' Physical Release Date Announced
MANOWAR's new studio album, "The Lord Of Steel", will be released in retail stores from September 7 (dates may vary from territory to territory). The CD will already be available for worldwide shipping from The Kingdom Of Steel from July 27 and in the special limited "Steel Edition" of U.K.'s Metal...May 31, 2012
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