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DISMEMBER Guitarist On The Art Of Making Death Metal
Sweden's DISMEMBER is featured on the cover of the June/July issue of Metal Maniacs. In an interview conducted by Nathan T. Birk, guitarist David Blomqvist discusses the band's history, signature sound and new, self-titled album. Excerpts follow: Metal Maniacs: The album was recorded, from what I un...April 30, 2008
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MEGADETH: Maryland Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of MEGADETH's April 26, 2008 concert at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland can be viewed below (courtesy of "pashikorg"). The third installment of the U.S. Gigantour the acclaimed traveling heavy music festival launched in 2005 by MEGADETH mainman Dave Must...April 30, 2008
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SUFFOCATION Drummer To Appear On New PSYCHOMETRY Album
Louisiana-based experimental project PSYCHOMETRY has tapped SUFFOCATION drummer Mike Smith to perform and record on its upcoming album, entitled "The Four Points". According to a press release, PSYCHOMETRY is an atmospheric, melodic metal band made up of professional musicians experienced in several...April 29, 2008
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EXTREME Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Vocalist Gary Cherone of the reunited Massachusetts hard rockers EXTREME featuring original members Nuno Bettencourt, Cherone, Pat Badger and new sticksman Kevin Figueiredo has issued the following update: "The [new EXTREME] record is finished except for one lead vocal and a few backgrounds. Nuno is...April 29, 2008
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THROUGH DARKNESS: Debut EP Available For Free Download
Portuguese extreme/progressive/melodic death metallers THROUGH DARKNESS have made their entire debut EP, "A Journey through Darkness", available for download at this location (.RAR file). The cover was created by JP Fournier (IMMORTAL, DRAGONFORCE, POWER QUEST) based on a concept created by the band...April 29, 2008
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ARCH ENEMY Completes European Tour
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have just triumphantly finished off a string of high-profile, partly sold-out headline dates in Europe which saw them debut in Russia, then visit The Netherlands, France, Belgium and end up with four massive shows as part of the "Defenders Of The Faith" to...April 29, 2008
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ARMORED SAINT To Play Mexico For The First Time
Los Angeles metal veterans ARMORED SAINT will play Mexico for the first time ever on May 31 at Circo Volador in Mexico City. Support at the gig will come from FUELED BY FIRE, STRIKEMASTER and VOLTAX. The ARMORED SAINT show will kick off a great week for Mexican ANTHRAX fans who will be able to ...April 29, 2008
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PANZERCHRIST Plans Live Appearances
Danish extreme metal band PANZERCHRIST has officially unveiled its new lineup, which as previously reported includes new drummer Morten Lwe Srensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION, SLUGS) and a vocalist presently only known as "Johnny." PANZERCHRIST 2008 is: Michael Enevoldsen: Guitar Johnny: Vocals R...April 29, 2008
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MEGADETH Bassist To Guest On Today's 'Turn It Up' Radio Show
"Turn It Up" radio show host Jim Alvino recently interviewed MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo. James discussed MEGADETH's upcoming schedule, his previous bands and tours, and the possibility of a WHITE LION reunion. The interview will air today on WSCA 106.1 FM in Portsmouth, NH at 1:00 p.m. EST or vi...April 29, 2008
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AT THE GATES, METALLICA, PANTERA, ENTOMBED Among Top Albums Of Last 17 Years
To celebrate its 100th issue, Sweden's longest-running music magazine Close-Up has published a list of the top 100 albums in metal, hard rock, hardcore, punk and extreme rock released during the past 17 years (1991-2008). Compiled from 23 individual writers' selections, Close-Up's extensive list see...April 29, 2008
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MEGADETH: Audio Interview With SHAWN DROVER Available
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover was one of the featured guests on "The Metal File" with Mike Metal this past Friday night, April 25. You can now listen to the interview in streaming audio at this location. The third installment of the U.S. Gigantour the acclaimed traveling heavy music festival launche...April 28, 2008
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Sixth And Final Installment of Limited-Edition 'Slimewave' 7" Series Sees Release
Slimewave seven-inch number six, featuring all-new material from MUMAKIL and INHUME, is available now via Relapse. For more information, please access this release page. Slimewave is a Relapse series of six limited-edition split seven-inch releases from twelve of the sickest and most extreme bands i...April 28, 2008
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JOB FOR A COWBOY: German Club Shows Added To European Tour
Arizona-based extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY have added two club shows in Bochum and Stuttgart, Germany, to their round of gigs in Europe this summer. BLEEDING THROUGH and THROWDOWN will also be on the bill for all club shows. The group's schedule is now as follows: June 13 - Castle Donington, U...April 28, 2008
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MEGADETH Drummer: 'The Province Of Qubec Is Insane For Metal'
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has issued the following update: "Crossing the border yesterday into Qubec, I could not help but to have a big smile on my face coming back home to Canada is always a thrill for me, but this time even more so, probably for several reasons, but I just dig the overall ...April 28, 2008
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MASTER, ESTUARY To Team Up For U.S. Tour
According to the MySpace page of Central Illinois Metal Booking Agency and Tours, MASTER and ESTUARY will team up for a two-week U.S. tour in October. So far only one date has been announced: October 26 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, California. MASTER's latest album, "Slaves to Society", wil...April 27, 2008
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