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Former SENTENCED Guitarist's Cause Of Death Revealed

The surviving members of the long-defunct Finnish band SENTENCED have issued a new statement regarding the passing of the group's former guitarist and main songwriter, Miika Tenkula, who was found dead at his home on February 19, 2009. He was 34 years old. The statement reads as follows: "To stop ru...

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ALICE COOPER, CHRIS CORNELL, FRED DURST Pay Tribute To MICHAEL JACKSON

More musicians have paid tribute to pop music legend Michael Jackson, who died yesterday (Thursday, June 25) at age 50. CNN.com reports that Michael collapsed at his residence in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles, California, about noon Pacific time, suffering cardiac arrest, according to brot...

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GOD SEED: More HELLFEST Footage Available

GOD SEED, the new Norwegian band featuring former GORGOROTH members King (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes) and Gaahl (vocals; real name: Kristian Espedal),made its live debut at this year's Hellfest on June 19, 2009 in Clisson, France. Watch fan-filmed video footage of the band's appearance below...

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SEVEN KINGDOMS: New Album Track Listing Revealed

Orlando, Florida-based power metal band SEVEN KINGDOMS will enter Tampa's Morrisound Studios in late July to record its sophomore album. The CD will mark the recording debut of new singer Sabrina Valentine and will include guest appearances by Wade Black (CRIMSON GLORY, LEATHERWOLF) and Glen Alvelai...

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FEAR FACTORY Cancels Australia/New Zealand Tour Due To 'Recording Commitments'

According to Australian concert promoter Blue Murder Touring, the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording...

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GOTTHARD: 'Need To Believe' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD will release their new album, "Need To Believe", on September 4 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD will feature the following track listing: 01. Shangri-La 02. Unspoken Words 03. Need To Believe 04. Unconditional Faith 05. I Don't Mind 06. Break Away 07. Don't Let Me Know...

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SLAYER: Autographed KERRY KING Guitar Up For Grabs!

In honor of tonight's "Canadian Carnage" show at GM Place in Vancouver — featuring MEGADETH, SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, and SUICIDE SILENCE — Live Nation has teamed up with BLABBERMOUTH.NET to give away an autographed Kerry King signature guitar. Click here to enter. (Note: Today is the official close da...

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LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH To Take Part In Video Game Soundtrack

California black metallers LIGHTNING SWORDS OF DEATH were recently invited to take part in the soundtrack to Undead Knights, a new PlayStation game from leading video game/publisher TECMO. The game was unveiled earlier this month at the illustrious E3 expo — the Electronic Entertainment Expo — an an...

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SHADOWS FALL: Complete 'Retribution' Details Unveiled

Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL will release their fifth full-length album, "Retribution", on September 15. The follow-up to 2007's "Threads of Life" will be made available on the band's own label, Everblack Industries, which was created in conjunction with Warner Music Group's ILG, Ferret Musi...

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FEAR FACTORY Explains Tour Cancellation

The new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE) and legendary drum...

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GOD SEED At France's HELLFEST; Video Available

GOD SEED, the new Norwegian band featuring former GORGOROTH members King (bass; real name: Tom Cato Visnes) and Gaahl (vocals; real name: Kristian Espedal),performed at this year's Hellfest on June 19, 2009 in Clisson, France. Watch fan-filmed video footage of the band's appearance below (courtesy...

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DARZAMAT Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS

Polish "dark metal" band DARZAMAT has inked a worldwide deal with Germany's Massacre Records. The group's fifth album, "Solfernus' Path", is scheduled for release on August 28 (in Japan, the LP will be released by Spiritual Beast). Commented vocalist Flauros: "We are more then happy to announce that...

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ABSU: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Anthony Chowanec of All Metal Music conducted an interview with Proscriptor McGovern of the Texas-based mythological occult metal outfit ABSU on June 21, 2009 when the band played B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City with RUMPELSTILTSKIN GRINDER and SOTHIS. The seven-minute chat is avai...

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SLAYER's DAVE LOMBARDO Talks About 'World Painted Blood'

By Keith Bergman Just as it's impossible to fully calculate the influence of SLAYER on heavy metal, it's hard to imagine where metal drumming would be without their founding skinsman Dave Lombardo. His forceful fills, precision double-bass work and breakneck thrashing inspired and influenced a gener...

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'New' FEAR FACTORY Lineup Cancels Debut Gig; Entire German Tour Called Off

According to Sergi Ramos of The Metal Circus, the much-anticipated debut performance by the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in additio...