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DAYLIGHT DIES: 'Lost To The Living' Track Listing, Release Date Revealed

The members of the North Carolina-based DAYLIGHT DIES are readying themselves for a busy spring with their upcoming tour alongside CANDLEMASS and release of their third album, "Lost to the Living". The tour, set to kick off May 19, finds the band in direct support to the Swedish metal legends and re...

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MOTÖRHEAD Drummer Looks Back On His Split With KING DIAMOND

Rockpages.gr recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD/ex-KING DIAMOND drummer Mikkey Dee. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rockpages.gr: Before MOTÖRHEAD you have played with KING DIAMOND, Don Dokken... Is there anything special you can share with us from these days? Mikkey Dee: You'...

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PARADOX: Video Interview Available

Metalzone.gr conducted an interview with PARADOX members Charly Steinhauer (vocals, guitar),Kai Pasemann (guitar),Olly Keller (bass) and Roland Jahoda (drums) prior to the German band's January 12, 2008 concert at the Deutsche Assault Festival in Athens, Greece. They talk about their new album, "E...

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KING DIAMOND: Classic 1986 Concert Footage Posted Online

MetalKult.com has posted 11 classic KING DIAMOND live videos for download. In the summer of 1986, former MERCYFUL FATE vocalist King Diamond released his first solo album, "Fatal Portrait", and was on tour in the U.S. with his new group. The concert, filmed in San Francisco on August 13, 1986, featu...

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PARADOX: 'Infected' Video Posted Online

"Infected", the new video from the long-running German metallers PARADOX, can be viewed below. The track — which is available for free download on the band's MySpace page — comes off the group's fourth album, "Electrify", which is scheduled for release on January 18 via AFM Records. The CD was produ...

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PARADOX: 'Electrify' Pushed Back A Week

Long-running German metallers PARADOX have pushed back the German release date of their fourth album, "Electrify", to January 18 from the previously announced January 11. The CD was produced by guitarist/vocalist Charly Steinhauer and was mixed and mastered at the Hansen Studios in Denmark by Jacob...

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THE BLACK LEAGUE Covers STEPPENWOLF's 'The Pusher'; Video Available

THE BLACK LEAGUE/ex-SENTENCED frontman Taneli Jarva has issued the following update: "Now here's something of a special Christ Mass treat for all you bastards out there! We recently laid down a version of Hoyt Axton's classic drug rock anthem 'The Pusher' — STEPPENWOLF? Easy Rider? Ring a bell..? We...

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DIMEBAG's Girlfriend: PHILIP ANSELMO Was 'King Of Lies And Manipulation' For A Long Time

Metal Monthly conducted an interview last month (November 2007) with Rita Haney, the longtime girlfriend of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Monthly: Your thoughts on Phil [Anselmo, ex-PANTERA singer]. Is he a part of the pr...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Impressed By Manchester Mosaic Artist

Manchester Evening News reports: Heavy metal legend Lemmy may be no oil painting - but he reckons he's a great mosaic. The MOTÖRHEAD frontman was so impressed by his portrait by a Manchester mosaic artist that he will hang it in his Hollywood home. The head-banging rocker was presented with artist E...

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THE_NETWORK In Pre-Production For Split Album

New Hampshire grindcore/punk act THE_NETWORK is currently in pre-production at What Just Happened Studios in Dover, NH for a soon-to-be-announced split release on Black Market Activities. On December 2, the band will enter Backyard Studios with Jonny Fay (BEYOND THE SIXTH SEAL, SHE IS A LIAR) to rec...

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CELTIC FROST Mainman Ventures To 'The Godless Rural Settings Of HELLHAMMER's Rise'

CELTIC FROST mainman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "In the course of the past three weeks, while working on the manuscript of the HELLHAMMER book, I ventured twice to the godless rural settings of HELLHAMMER's rise in the early 1980s. I encountered an are...

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'20 Years Of Nuclear Blast' DVD Trailer Available

A three-minute trailer for the forthcoming "20 Years of Nuclear Blast" two-DVD set can be viewed below. Due on November 30 via Nuclear Blast, the collection — as the title implies — celebrates the 20th anniversary of the German metal label, featuring two DVDs with almost six hours' worth of footage,...

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SOILWORK Frontman On Hockey, Lineup Changes And The City Of Pittsburgh

SOILWORK frontman Björn "Speed" Strid reveals in the November/December issue of Metal Maniacs that he once had aspirations to be a professional hockey player. He also discusses the band's latest album, "Sworn to a Great Divide", the after-effects of lineup changes on the long-running group, and the...

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HIRAX, SACRED STEEL Confirmed For France's LONG LIVE METAL FESTIVAL

HIRAX and SACRED STEEL are among the confirmed acts for the Long Live Metal Festival, set to take place Saturday, May 10, 2008 at La Boite à Musiques in Wattrelos, France. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: HIRAX (USA) SACRED STEEL (GER) THE BOTTLE DOOM LAZY BAND (FRA) RELEASED ANGER (GR...

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PARADOX: New Song Posted Online

Long-running German metallers PARADOX have posted a new song, "Infected", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's fourth album, "Electrify", which is due on January 10, 2008 via AFM Records. The CD was produced by guitarist/vocalist Charly Steinhauer and was mixed and mastered at the...