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MTV's 'Headbanger's Ball' Celebrating 20th Anniversary With Special Programming

MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball", the longest running show on the network celebrates its 20th anniversary with a bang. Beginning on October 20, "Headbanger's Ball" takes you on a hard rock journey with noteworthy interviews, archive footage from the past 20 years, a roundtable discussion from "Headbanger"...
October 8, 2008
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SLASH: Action Figure Based On 'Guitar Hero III' Due In February

McFarlane Toys has announced plans to produce a Slash action figure based on his in-game character from Activision's hit videogame Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The action figure is expected to hit mass retailers in February 2009. Slash, one of the most iconic guitarists of all time, lead guitar...
October 7, 2008
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Former DARK ANGEL Guitarist Comments On Decision To Join RUTHLESS

Former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin has commented on his decision to join the reactivated Southern California metal band RUTHLESS. He said, "Sammy D. [RUTHLESS vocalist] is an ol' buddy of mine for over 20 years! We have a lot of laughs together...and more than a few beers! They were one of the h...
October 6, 2008
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THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER: Rehearsal Version Of 'God You're Stupid II' Posted Online

Northern Storm Records has posted, for a limited time, a rare "rehearsal version" of the song "God You're Stupid II" from "Metal Manifesto", the first album in 22 years from Canadian heavy metal cult band THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER). Check it out at this location. Leatherbound lead vo...
October 6, 2008
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Zero Order Phase

More of a departure from his day job than Warrel Dane's recent solo outing, NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis has unleashed one goddamned fiery tribute to the instrumental shred lords that have inspired his playing since the SANCTUARY days. You see, back before the swarms of flannel-clad grunge-mieste...
October 6, 2008
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Traitors

MISERY INDEX is one well-oiled machine that consistently releases great albums. Its style of grindcore/crust-infused death metal is second to none and the quartet just keeps getting better, whether in the studio or on the stage. The last album, "Discordia" upped the ante with more dynamic songwritin...
October 6, 2008
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Continent

Would the guy that pissed off Vincent Bennett please stand up and identify himself? No? I didn't think so. To be perfectly honest with you all, I think I'd probably be laying low if the volcano of molten hate that spews forth from THE ACACIA STRAIN front man's mouth was directed my way. Driven by .....
October 6, 2008
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Reactivated RUTHLESS Joined By Former DARK ANGEL Guitarist JIM DURKIN

Former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin (see photo below) has reportedly joined the reactivated Southern California metal band RUTHLESS. The group has scheduled the following dates: Oct. 24 - Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, Nevada Apr. 24-25 Tauberfrankenhalle - Lauda-Königshofen, Germany RUTHLESS was f...
October 5, 2008
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EVILE Guitarist OL DRAKE Discusses Influences, Plays Favorite Solos

Bands are often asked about their influences, and for Ol Drake, lead guitarist of UK thrashers EVILE, this is something he's been getting a lot of since EVILE became one of the most talked-about modern thrash bands. Ol explains: "The one thing people always ask me at shows is, 'Who is your favorite...
October 2, 2008
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AXEL RUDI PELL: 'Tales Of The Crown' Gydget Available

A gydget for German axe hero AXEL RUDI PELL's eighteenth offering, "Tales Of The Crown", can be found below. The CD will be released via SPV Records on the following dates: October 24: Germany October 27: Rest of Europe November 4: U.S./Canada According to a press release, "Tales Of The Crown" is a...
September 30, 2008
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CHIMAIRA: New Album Due In April

Ferret Music has reportedly set an April 28, 2009 North American release date for the new album from Cleveland, Ohio's CHIMAIRA. The follow-up to 2007's "Resurrection" will be recorded with producer Ben Schigel, who has previously worked with the band on the "This Present Darkness" (producer, engine...
September 29, 2008
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UNLEASHED: Orangevale Footage Posted Online

Capital Chaos has posted video footage (see below) of Swedish death metal legends UNLEASHED performing the song "Hammer Batallion" at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California on September 26, 2008. Also on the bill were OBITUARY, CARNIFEX, DAMAGE OVER TIME and JACK KETCH. As previously reported, UNLE...
September 29, 2008
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UNLEASHED Music, Interview Featured In SPV's Latest Podcast

SPV audio podcast 11 features music from Swedish death metal veterans UNLEASHED as well as an interview with the group's lead singer and bassist, Johnny Hedlund. Hosted by Freeman, the podcast can be streamed below. "Black Horizon", the new video from UNLEASHED, can be viewed below. "The idea behind...
September 29, 2008
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Schedules Canadian Clinics

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio has scheduled the following Canadian clinics: October 20 - Wentwoth Music - 7pm 106 - 1634 Harvey Kelowna, BC (250) 860-2251 October 21 - Axe Music - 6:30pm 4040 Blackfoot Trail, S.E. Calgary, AB (800) 293-0982 October 22 - Mike's Mu...
September 27, 2008
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THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER: 'Metal Manifesto' Artwork Unveiled; Audio Samples Available

Canadian cult metal band THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER) has unveiled the cover artwork (see below) for its upcoming album "Metal Manifesto", which will be released on October 31 through Northern Storm Records. The band's first album in 22 years, "Metal Manifesto" was mixed by veteran Nei...
September 25, 2008