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IDOLS ARE DEAD Recording New EP
Italian thrash-and-rollers IDOLS ARE DEAD are recording a new EP at Fear Studio in Ravenna, Italy with producer Gabriele Ravaglia. According to a press release, fans should expect the follow-up to 2008's "Mean" "to have a much more brutal and aggressive sound, while at the same time, plenty of catch...November 3, 2010
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SHADOWS FALL Frontman: 'Bands Need To Be More Proactive And Do Things Themselves'
Jeffrey Easton of Metal Exiles recently conducted an interview with vocalist Brian Fair of Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL. A couple of excertps from the chat follow below. Metal Exiles: The new record is great but do you think "Retribution" tops "Threads Of Life"? Brian Fair: For me "Retributi...October 28, 2010
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RAVEN Frontman: No Other Band Sounds Like Us
Rock & Rolla recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist John Gallagher of the veteran British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rock & Rolla: You guys have been kicking since 1974. 36 years later here you are. What's the secret behin...October 24, 2010
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ARI KOIVUNEN Performs Acoustic Versions Of Heavy Metal Classics; Video Available
Finnish singer Ari Koivunen (AMORAL) and guitarist Gary Keskinen performed an acoustic set of classic heavy metal and hard rock covers last night (Wednesday, October 20) at Club Lady Moon in Helsinki. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be viewed at this location (courtesy of "Anire100"). A...October 21, 2010
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REVOLTING: New Album Update
REVOLTING — the Swedish death metal band featuring Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, RIBSPREADER) — will release its third CD, "In Grisly Rapture", in early 2011 via FDA Rekotz. The group states, "So far the album contains of nine songs, one of which is an instrumental. The songs are the most catchy yet m...October 18, 2010
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BLACK 'N BLUE Inducted Into OREGON MUSIC HALL OF FAME; Photos, Video Available
BLACK 'N BLUE reformed with the classic lineup of Tommy Thayer, Jaime St. James, Pete Holmes, Patrick Young and Jeff Warner for an appearance at the Oregon Music Hall Of Fame on October 9 at the Roseland Theatre in Portland. BLACK 'N BLUE was also among the inductees at this year's event, which "inc...October 17, 2010
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RATT Drummer Interviewed On 'The Zloz Hour' (Video)
RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer was recently interviewed on "The Zloz Hour", the new video series hosted by legendary rock photographer Neil "Zloz" Zlozower. You can now watch the chat in three parts below. Future interview guests on "The Zloz Hour" include Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN, CHICKENFOOT); Chad...October 15, 2010
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ARI KOIVUNEN Covers DIO, DEEP PURPLE For Charity (Video)
Finnish singer Ari Koivunen (AMORAL) took part in a charity concert called Millstones 2010 on October 13 in Helsinki. The event's goal was to raise awareness and funds for treatment for persons suffering from intoxicant addiction. Fan-filmed video footage of Ari performing cover versions of DIO's "D...October 15, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Wife/Manager Interviewed On 'The Zloz Hour' (Video)
Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, was recently interviewed on "The Zloz Hour", the new video series hosted by legendary rock photographer Neil "Zloz" Zlozower. You can now watch the chat in four parts below. Future interview guests on "The Zloz Hour" include M...October 14, 2010
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SWEDEN UNITED: 'Open Your Eyes' Single Available Via iTunes
A number of Swedish metal musicians came together to record and release a song as a way of raising awareness and taking action on the topic of bullying and harrassment in schools. Members of such renowned metal bands as MESHUGGAH, NIGHTWISH, SOILWORK, EVERGREY and CLAWFINGER have joined forces in SW...October 12, 2010
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RAVENS CREED: New EP Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled
RAVENS CREED, the "VENOM-worshipping scumbags" featuring Steve Watson (ex-IRON MONKEY),Jason Graham, former SABBAT bassist Frazer Craske, and newly added vocalist Al Osta (a.k.a. The Syrian Destroyer),will release a brand new EP, "Nestless And Wild" (formerly "Black Bullets"),before the end of th...October 10, 2010
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METALLICA Fans In Hot Water For Impersonating Staff In Bid To Meet Their Heavy Metal Idols
According to Stuff.co.nz, one of two METALLICA fans appeared in a New Zealand court earlier today (Monday, October 4) to answer charges that they scaled the fence around an arena and impersonated staff in a bid to meet the band in Christchurch. 19-year-old student Christopher John Sage admitted pull...October 4, 2010
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ANGEL WITCH, SODOM, DORO, MAYHEM, THE HAUNTED, Others Confirmed For France's HELLFEST
ANGEL WITCH, BAD BRAINS, DORO, THE HAUNTED, MAYHEM, SODOM, THERION and TRIPTYKON are among the confirmed bands for next year's edition of Hellfest, set to take place June 17-19, 2010 in Clisson, France. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ANGEL WITCH BAD BRAINS BELPHEGOR CHURCH OF MISERY...September 30, 2010
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WITHERED: New Song Available For Streaming
"Extinguished With The Weary", a brand new song from Atlanta's blackened doom heathens WITHERED, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The lead track from group's upcoming album, "Dualitas", due October 26, was recently launched as part of the new "Metal Swim" collection, presented...September 28, 2010
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REVOLTING: New Song Available For Streaming
"The Plague Of Matul", a brand new song from REVOLTING — the band featuring Rogga Johansson (PAGANIZER, RIBSPREADER) — is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. The track is expected to appear on REVOLTING's forthcoming third album, tentatively due in early 2011 via Razorback Records,...September 27, 2010
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