The cover artwork for LORDI's new single, "Beast Loose in Paradise" — which is a tribute to KISS' classic "Creatures of the Night" cover — can be viewed at MonsterDiscoHell.com. "Beast Loose in Paradise" will be released as a downloadable single via www.zed.fi on December 24 and as a physical CD ...
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Former ADLER'S APPETITE and current TARSHA lead vocalist Sheldon Tarsha has announced the grand opening of his private recording headquarters — The Awe Center. Giving rise to Tarsha's debut album, "Prophecies", and his forthcoming CD, "Divine Universe", The Awe Center is described as "a deluxe recording retreat located on a 10-acre horse ranch in the ...
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LORDI's new single, "Beast Loose in Paradise" will be released as a downloadable single via www.zed.fi on December 24 and as a physical CD on January 9. There will be two edits of the song: "Radio Edit" and the "Dark Floors Version". The "Dark Floors" version will include a longer intro. "Beast Loose ...
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Drummer Bobby Jarzombek (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, FATES WARNING) has issued the following update: "Got back into town last week from the European FATES WARNING tour. I had an awesome time with the guys and we seem to vibe rather nicely on a musical level as well. The gigs went great and the traveling and off-stage ...
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Finnish metal monsters LORDI have postponed their previously announced hometown gig on December 14 at Lappi Areena in Rovaniemi due to ongoing post-production work on the band's upcoming feature film "Dark Floors". Tickets already purchased for the December concert will be valid for the new show. Tickets will also be refundable at the point of ...
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MONSTROSITY, GOD DETHRONED and STRONG INTENTION have been confirmed for next year's Central Illinois Metalfest, set to take place July 18-20 at the Canopy Club in Urbana, IL. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ABACINATE (NJ) ABOMINANT (KY) AMAGORTIS (SWITZERLAND) ATROCIOUS ABNORMALITY (NC) BLOODSOAKED (NC) BRODEQUIN (TN) CARDIAC ARREST (IL) CEPHALOTRIPSY (CA) CEREBRAL ...
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NOMINON, WACO JESUS and INSIDIOUS DECREPANCY have been confirmed for next year's Central Illinois Metalfest, set to take place July 18-20 at the Canopy Club in Urbana, IL. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ABACINATE (NJ) ABOMINANT (KY) AMAGORTIS (Switzerland) ATROCIOUS ABNORMALITY (NC) BLOODSOAKED (NC) BRODEQUIN (TN) CARDIAC ARREST (IL) CEPHALOTRIPSY (CA) CEREBRAL ...
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A five-minute video clip of KING'S X bassist/vocalist Doug "dUg" Pinnick talking about his new solo album, "Strum Sum Up", can be viewed below. The CD is being released today (November 20) via Magna Carta Records. Like a slice of Pinnick's raw essence, "Strum Sum Up" is so free, so instinctual; it's Pinnick, as you've ...
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Brooklyn's INHUMAN has been bouncing around the East Coast punk/hardcore scene since 1995 and has apparently gotten a significant level of acclaim for past releases. Based on a handful of spins of "Last Rites", said acclaim would seem to have been well deserved. "Last Rites" does not necessarily change the rules or raise the bar. ...
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According to MonsterDiscoHell.com, Finnish monster rockers LORDI are currently at producer Jyrki Tuovinen's studio in Helsinki recording two brand new tracks, one of which will appear in "Dark Floors" — the feature film starring LORDI. A short interview with LORDI mainman Mr. Lordi regarding the recording sessions and the group's future plans follows: ...
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FUNERUS, EXECRATION, ROMPEPROP and SARCOLYTIC have been confirmed for next year's Central Illinois Metalfest, set to take place July 18-20 at the Canopy Club in Urbana, IL. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ATROCIOUS ABNORMALITY BRODEQUIN DEVOURMENT CONDEMENED EVISCERATED EXECRATION FUNERUS GHOUL GOREALITY GORTUARY HUMAN ARTIFACTS IMPALED MORTAL DECAY ORIGIN PYREXIA ROMPEPROP SARCOLYTIC ...
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IMPALED, EVISCERATED, GHOUL and GORTUARY have been confirmed for next year's Central Illinois Metalfest, set to take place July 18-20 at the Canopy Club in Urbana, IL. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ORIGIN (KS) IMPALED (CA) PYREXIA (NY) SEVERED SAVIOR (CA) BRODEQUIN (TN) DEVOURMENT (TX) GHOUL (CREEPSLYVANIA) HUMAN ARTIFACTS (IL) WAKING THE ...
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Get Ready To Roll! recently conducted an interview is with lighting legend Dave "Lights" Beazley — most notably recognized as the creator of the original Eddie mask for IRON MAIDEN. Dave is currently on the road with UFO in Russia and Europe, which is where he spoke to the site about the early ...
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KING'S X bassist/vocalist Doug "dUg" Pinnick will release his visceral, loose, jam-heavy new solo effort, "Strum Sum Up", on November 20 via Magna Carta Records. Like a slice of Pinnick's raw essence, "Strum Sum Up" is so free, so instinctual; it's Pinnick, as you've never heard him before. This raw, wah-wah-injected groove machine is powered ...
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Topeka, Kansas-based death metallers UNMERCIFUL, featuring ex-ORIGIN members Clint Appelhanz (guitar) and James King (drums), will enter the studio in the spring of 2008 to record their next full-length effort, entitled "Pummeled out of Existence". A summer release via Unique Leader Records is expected. UNMERCIFUL is: Clint Applehanz - Guitars, Vocals James King - Drums ...
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MEGADETH's ultimate box set, "Warchest", is in stores now. The 4-CD+DVD collection features more than six hours of digitally remastered content, hand-selected by Dave Mustaine, including 33 previously unreleased tracks. To support the release of "Warchest", Megadeth.com has developed a new interactive fan experience. Dave has recorded videotaped answers to more than 100 questions, ranging ...
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MYRATH, a progressive metal band from Tunisia (founded in 2001 by guitarist Malek Ben Arbia), will release its debut album, "Hope", on October 22 via the French label Brennus Music. The CD was recorded, mixed and produced by Kevin Codfert (ADAGIO keybardist), who met the band on March 24, 2006 when MYRATH opened for ADAGIO ...
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Norwegian bassist Jan Erik Tiwaz (a.k.a. Tyr) (ex-BORKNAGAR, EMPEROR, SATYRICON, THORNBUND), who currently resides in Montreal, Canada, is auctioning the six-string fretless bass that he used during the recording sessions for BORKNAGAR's "Origin". According to Tyr, the bass "has only been used for two BORKNAGAR gigs and one gig with VINTERSORG, so the bass hasn't ...
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Raleigh, North Carolina-based progressive metalcore quintet BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME will bring a full-on audio and visual assault to everyone's computer screen starting today (Tuesday, September 4) in anticipation of their new album, "Colors" (in stores September 18). Clocking in at a beefy 64 minutes, "Colors" can be experienced one song at a time ...
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Rob Zombie's remake of the horror classic "Halloween" stabs its way back into theaters on Friday, August 31, following the release of the soundtrack last week. In addition to directing, Rob Zombie also had a major influence on the music used in the new movie. Zombie tapped composer Tyler Bates ("300", "Grindhouse", "The Devil's Rejects") ...
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According to Deep-Purple.net, DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey guests on two songs on the new album from Australian blues player GWYN ASHTON, entitled "Prohibition" (Riverside Records). Don plays on two tracks — piano on "Castaway" and organ on "Are You Lonely". Gwyn Ashton, who was born in Wales and grew up in Adelaide, ...
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Founding ALCATRAZZ members Jimmy Waldo (keyboards), Gary Shea (bass) and Jan Uvena (drums) have posted a lengthy behind-the-scenes biography at this location. The site covers the full story of the band, from its initial formation through three ex-guitar players, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai and Danny Johnson, up to their current axeman Stig Mathisen. ...
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HELMET's new song "Revenge Destroys Everything" has been posted on the group's MySpace page. The track will be featured in legendary comic book creators Paul Jenkins (Wolverine Origin, Frontlines) and Rob Prior's (Spawn The Impaler, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" TV show, EFX) new original motion picture "Tatua". HELMET has lined up the following ...
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Guitarist Jeremy Turner has rejoined Kansas-based death metallers ORIGIN and will be participating in the writing and recording sessions for the group's next CD. Commented the group in a statement: "We are excited to be jamming with one of the genre's most respected players and are happy that he is back in the band." ORIGIN's ...
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HELMET has lined up the following dates with BURNING BRIDES: Aug. 25 - Minneapolis, MN @ Grumpy's Aug. 27 - Columbus, OH @ Ravari Room Aug. 28 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's Aug. 29 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick Aug. 30 - Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue Aug. 31 - Cudahy, WI @ Vnuk's ...
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Hungarian black metallers SEAR BLISS will release their new album, "The Arcane Odyssey", on September 24 through Candlelight Records. Check out the cover artwork at this location. The artwork was created by Jozsef Tari, a highly talented Hungarian artist who worked with SEAR BLISS on their last CD and also VENOM's "Wastelands" album, ...
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HELMET mainman Page Hamilton will appear at this year's Comic-Con International convention in San Diego, California. Hamilton will speak on a panel along with legendary comic book creators Paul Jenkins (Wolverine Origin, Frontlines) and Rob Prior (Spawn The Impaler, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" TV show, EFX) on Friday, July 27 at 3:30 p.m. in the ...
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Founded by MITHRAS mastermind Leon Macey, Galactic Records launched in late 2006 and brought with it two exceptional debut releases from two very different artists: the U.K.'s fastest-rising death metal contenders SARPANITUM and Welsh/Swedish atmospheric instrumental hybrid SEPIA DREAMER. "SARPANITUM are an anomaly in the U.K. death metal scene. Their debut for us, 'Despoilment Of ...
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Several video clips shot during legendary singer Graham Bonnet's (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) recent tour of Japan under the ALCATRAZZ moniker have been posted at YouTube. Bonnet is joined in his version of ALCATRAZZ by guitarist Howie Simon, drummer Glen Sobel and bassist Tim Luce. Bonnet's ALCATRAZZ is is currently writing ...
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SELF TORTURE's "Dead Center" is the sound of rage, no two ways about it. The style is unequivocally hardcore with a sharp metallic edge that turns otherwise standard hardcore fare (albeit, the "true" kind) into something a tad more engrossing. A very tight and full mix, courtesy of Erkan Tatoglu, that gives the riffs a ...
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