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Reactivated EXTOL Working On New Album

After five years of silence, Norwegian progressive thrash/death metallers EXTOL have returned to the studio to record their fifth album. Commented the band: "After the 'The Blueprint Dives' [album] in 2005 and the massive worldwide touring with bands such as MASTODON and OPETH, we dissapeared withou...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Imaginaerum By Nightwish: The Score' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed

NIGHTWISH's long-awaited "Imaginaerum" film — based on the band's album of the same name — will be released theatrically in Finland on November 23. The movie will have its premiere on November 10 at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland, where the audience will be treated to both a full-scale NIGHTWIS...

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MEGADETH: Footage From Cordoba Concert Posted Online

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has uploaded a four-and-a-half-minute clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the band's September 16 performance in Cordoba, Argentina. Check it out below. The 20th-anniversary edition of MEGADETH's 1992 double platinum-certified "Countdown To Extinction" album...

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REVOCATION To Release 'Teratogenesis' EP

Massachusetts metallers REVOCATION have announced a North American tour for this fall presented by Scion A/V. The trek will begin October 18 in Trenton, New Jersey and run through November 14 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Support on the tour will come from A LIFE ONCE LOST and KEN MODE. In conjunctio...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Says Touring With MARK TREMONTI 'Feels Incredible'

VAN HALEN bassist Wolfgang Van Halen made his first two appearances as part of CREED/ALTER BRIDGE guitarist Mark Tremonti's solo band last week at shows in Rhode Island and New York City. This marks the first time Wolfgang has played with anyone outside of his father Eddie, his uncle Alex and singer...

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CRADLE OF FILTH: 'The Manticore And Other Horrors' Mini-Site Launched

A mini-site for "The Manticore And Other Horrors", the forthcoming tenth studio album from British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH, has been launched, featuring album audio, information, gallery, desktop downloads, plus a chance to download the track "For Your Vulgar Delectation" for free. "The Ma...

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NIGHTWISH Mainman Says Band Has Received Criticism For 'Imaginaerum' Musical Direction

NIGHTWISH songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen recently spoke to Artisan News about the band's North American tour; how their latest album, "Imaginaerum", has been received; and the forthcoming premiere of the "Imaginaerum" movie. You can now watch the report below. "We got some criticism fo...

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HELLENNIUM Taps KING DIAMOND Guitarist For New Album Recordings

Uddevalla, Sweden-based metallers HELLENNIUM have tapped Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) to produce their second album at his Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden. La Rocque previously worked with HELLENNIUM on their self-titled debut CD, which came out in May via Gothenburg, Sweden's Rambo Music, a...

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GARY HOLT, FRANK BELLO, BILLY SHEEHAN Talk 'Metal Masters 4' In Video Interview

Three of the leading gear/technology companies for both musicians and consumers alike returned on September 7 with their successful "Metal Masters" clinic series. "Metal Masters 4" brought back some of the classic "masters" while adding a few new members to the list. The night's main band comprised...

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Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK To Perform At SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Game Tomorrow

Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (FATES WARNING, SEBASTIAN BACH, RIOT, HALFORD) will make a guest appearance with the Seattle Seahawks drumline Blue Thunder during tomorrow's (Sunday, September 16) home game against the Dallas Cowboys. Commented Jarzombek: "About a year ago, I was in Seattle playing a show w...

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MEGADETH: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Buenos Aires Shows

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has uploaded behind-the-scenes video footage from the band's two-night run (September 13-14) at Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas in Buenos Aires. Check out the seven-minute clip below. In addition to numerous gold and platinum records and eight Grammy-nominated wo...

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NIGHTWISH: Video Footage Of North American Tour Kick-Off

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH kicked off their North American headlining tour this past Wednesday night (September 12) at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. The band's setlist was as follows: (Intro) Crimson Tide (Hans Zimmer song) 01. Storytime 02. Wish I Had An Angel 03. Amaranth 04...

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MEGADETH's 'Countdown' Expanded 20th-Anniversary Reissue Rocks Times Square

A photo of the upcoming expanded, commemorative 20th-anniversary reissue edition of MEGADETH's "Countdown To Extinction" album being advertised on the world's largest digital display system located in New York's Times Square via the 126-foot-wide, 47-foot-tall Reuters sign can be seen below. The 7,4...

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COHEED AND CAMBRIA: Inside The New Album Concept (Video)

A one-minute video explanation of the concept of the new album from New York progressive rockers COHEED AND CAMBRIA can be seen below. COHEED AND CAMBRIA's sixth studio album, a double concept album entitled "The Afterman", will be released in two separate full-length volumes. The first volume, "The...

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CRADLE OF FILTH: New Song Available For Streaming, Download

"For Your Vulgar Delectation", a brand new song from British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH, is available for free download at this location (e-mail sign-up required). The track can also be streamed below. "For Your Vulgar Delectation" comes off CRADLE OF FILTH's tenth studio album, "The Mantico...