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YAKUZA Remix By JUSTIN BROADRICK Download
2007-10-20 01:06:00
A new remix of the track "The Blinding" from Chicago's forward-thinking YAKUZA is available online at Pitchfork. Handled by Justin Broad rick (NAPALM DEATH, GODFLESH, JESU), the remix has been described as "Powerful, certainly, but what makes this one of Broadrick's best moments in years comes a full minute after the point where YAKUZA aimed for coda. Broadrick charges in renewed, unleashing a mechanized beat that's pure, concussive force. His samples volley, but he shapes the din into a diatonic melody split in loose counterpoint by a groove more militant than you may imagine."Currently playing a handful of east coast shows, YAKUZA will team up with Broadrick and JESU later this month for a few shows throughout the Midwest before returning to Chicago. YAKUZA is continuing to support the band's latest effort, "Transmutations", which saw an August release through Prosthetic Records.UK-based label Eyes Of Sound will release YAKUZA's "Samsara" LP as the first in a limited gatefold ...
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SONIC SYNDICATE: 'Eastpak Antidote' Tour Diary
2007-10-20 01:00:00
Sweden's SONIC SYNDICATE is currently taking part in the Eastpak Antidote tour alongside CALIBAN, SOILWORK and DARK TRANQUILLITY. A SONIC SYNDICATE tour diary, featuring comments from behind the scenes and exlusive photos, is available at www.metal-hammer.deSONIC SYNDICATE's video for the song "Enclave" has been posted at YouTube and can be viewed below. The track comes off the Swedish metal band's CD "Only Inhuman" which entered the German Media Control chart at No. 64 and No. 22 on the Swedish chart.SONIC SYNDICATE's video for the first single off "Only Inhuman: DeniedWatch fan-filmed video footage of SONIC SYNDICATE performing at La Locomotive in Paris, France on October 12, 2007:
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DIMMU BORGIR Live Video At NRK P3 Studios In Oslo
2007-10-20 00:54:00
Norwegian black metallers DIMMU BORGIR performed by special invitation in front of an audience of 80 people at the NRK P3 studios on September 18, 2007 - The concert was webcast live.Footage of DIMMU BORGIR performing the song "Mourning Palace" at the show can be viewed below. Also watch "The Sacrilegious Scorn" which comes off the band's latest offering "In Sorte Diaboli" which topped the Norwegian album chart upon it release in May 2007.DIMMU BORGIR: Mourning PalaceDIMMU BORGIR: The Sacrilegious Scorn
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FU MANCHU: 'Hung Out To Dry' Video Posted Online
2007-10-20 00:51:00
Californian rockers FU MANCHU have posted their new video "Hung out to Dry" on YouTube. The clip was filmed in Los Angeles with director Lucas Heyne [MASTER P, TSAR, SWITCHFOOT]. FU MANCHU's latest album "We Must Obey" was released in February via Century Media/Liquor and Poker.FU MANCHU: Hung Out To Dry
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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: 'Back & Beyond' Release Date Announced
2007-10-18 18:40:00
NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have issued the following update:"We finally have a release date of the 29th October for the brand new five-track EP called 'Back & Beyond'. For those not aware the EP has two brand new songs 'Live For Today' and 'Bury The Hatchet' as well as three reworked classics 'Hellbound', 'Take It' and 'Rock And Roll Man'. The EP was mixed by Ben Matthews of THUNDER and released through THUNDER's record label. We think you will be pleasantly surprised with the new material as the reaction from playing the songs live has been fantastic. The EP wil be priced £5.50 + P&P and will be available from www.tygersofpantang.com and www.thunderonline.com - For any other information or PayPal orders please contact the band management on simon.morton4@btopenworld.com".TYGERS OF PAN TANG's new album has a working title of "Animal Instinct" and sees the band "go back to their early roots, playing hard-edged rock in the manner of 'Wildcat' and 'Spell...
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SMASHING PUMPKINS: 'AOL Sessions' Interview and Performance
2007-10-18 18:37:00
SMASHING PUMPKINS recently did an interview and live performance for the AOL Sessions. Which is available here!The interview with the SMASHING PUMPKINS for the AOL Sessions can be viewed below.The band, featuring original members Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin is touring in support of "Zeitgeist", its first album of all-new material in seven years.Corgan and Chamberlin are the only original PUMPKINS members in this lineup, which introduces new guitarist Jeff Schroeder, bassist Ginger Reyes and keyboardist Lisa Harriton. None of them played on the album, however.The latest single from the CD is called "That's the Way (My Love Is)".
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LINKIN PARK Singer Talks About Broken Arm; Video Online
2007-10-18 18:35:00
Video footage of LINKIN PARK singer Chester Bennington talking about his broken arm which he sustained just four songs into the band's concert in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday night (October 14) can be viewed below.Fans attending the show reported at the group's official message board that Bennington injured himself in a fall, although he did manage to complete the set. Co-vocalist Mike Shinoda confirmed the injury in a brief post and said that Bennington did not plan to miss any shows or meet-and-greets with fans.The band will head to China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan and South Korea after finishing its Australian trek next week.LINKIN PARK is expected to return for another U.S. tour in February of 2008.The California-based group is supporting its third full-length album "Minutes to Midnight" which was released last May.
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THUNDERSTONE Announces New Touring Keyboardist
2007-10-18 18:34:00
STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson will not be joining Finnish melodic metallers THUNDERSTONE on their upcoming European tour as a replacement for Kari Tornack. The band said, Johansson has been forced to bow out of the tour "for personal reasons". Keyboardist Jukka Karinen from the Finnish prog-metal outfit STATUS MINOR will join ranks with THUNDERSTONE insted.THUNDERSTONE: "Face in the Mirror"
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DARK TRANQUILLITY and THE HAUNTED To Team Up For Japan Tour, Jan 2008
2007-10-18 18:32:00
DARK TRANQUILLITY and THE HAUNTED will come together for "The Double Titans Tour In Japan ", January 2008. Confirmed dates are:Jan. 16 ? Big Cat: Osaka, JPNJan. 17 - Club Quattro: Nagoya, JPNJan. 18 - O-East: Tokyo, JPNDARK TRANQUILLITY 's new album "Fiction" was released in April via Century Media Records. Mixed by Tue Madsen (HIMSA, THE HAUNTED) the CD "encompasses all of the elements on which the band built their career: thought-provoking lyrics, shredding guitar work, captivating melodies and sheer brutality," according to a press release.THE HAUNTED will make a special appearance on the Eastpak Antidote Tour at club Nosturi, Helsinki on October 29.DARK TRANQUILLITY - Focus shiftTHE HAUNTED - The Drowning
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TANKARD, SKYCLAD: Moscow Concert Footage Posted Online
2007-10-18 18:30:00
The MetalList webzine has uploaded video footage of TANKARD and SKYCLAD's performances at the Oktobierfest in Moscow , Russia on Saturday, October 13, 2007. Watch the clips below.TANKARD will make a one-off U.S. appearance on March 9, 2008 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. Tickets are available via EnterTheVault.com and all normal ticketing outlets.TANKARD recently released "Best Case Scenario: 25 Years In Beers", a collection of re-recorded versions of the band's biggest "hits" ? from "(Empty) Tankard" and "Chemical Invasion" to "The Morning After" and "Space Beer". A special limited first edition included the bonus CD "A Tribute to Tankard", featuring cover versions of 18 TANKARD songs performed by such artists as SACRED STEEL, MANTICORA, ABANDONED, PARADOX, COURAGEOUS and SCORNAGE.SKYCLAD last year issued an EP, entitled "Jig-a-Jig". The disc featured a new recording of the instrumental track "Jig-a-Jig", along with the songs "The Roman Wall Blues", "They Thi...
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KORN: 'Hold On' Video Posted Online
2007-10-18 18:27:00
KORN has posted the video for their song "Hold On" on YouTube and can be viewed below. KORN is currently on a tour of North America with HELLYEAH, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and DROID.
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REQUIEM: 'Premier Killing League' First Ever Video
2007-10-18 18:26:00
Swiss death metal band REQUIEM have released their first-ever video clip for the title track of their "Premier Killing League " CD. The video [below] was shot on August 25 with director Sandro Klopfstein."Premier Killing League" was released in March via Massacre Records as the follow-up to the bands 2006's "Government Denies Knowledge".
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SHADOWS FALL: New Video Interview with BRIAN FAIR
2007-10-16 18:04:00
HeavyMetalSource.com conducted an interview with Brian Fair of SHADOWS FALL on October 14, 2007 in Hartford, Connecticut at the Webster Theatre. Check out the nine-minute clip below.SHADOWS FALL will play a free show on Saturday, October 20 at the Vans Skate Park in Festival Bay Mall, Orlando, Florida. You need to pick up a wristband before the day of the concert to get into the show. Wristbands can be obtained at the following locations: Mall at Millenia, West Oaks Mall, Vans Skate Park at Festival Bay Mall.On October 26, SHADOWS FALL will release "Seeking the Way: The Greatest Hits" [see Artwork] which is an overview of their years as a Century Media recording act, while promising to be a fascinating introduction to SHADOWS FALL as well the best way to get all their hits on one disc."Seeking the Way: The Greatest Hits" track listing:01. Crushing Belial02. Of One Blood03. Fleshold04. Deadworld05. Stepping Outside The Circle06. Thoughts Without Words07. Destroyer Of Senses08. The Id...
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THREE: 'All That Remains' Video Posted Online
2007-10-16 18:01:00
Woodstock, NY-based band THREE (3) has released its video for the song "All That Remains ", which is the first single off the group's new album, "The End Is Begun", released on July 24. The clip was directed and shot by acclaimed director David Brodsky (GWAR, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, HELMET) and his crew at MyGoodEye. The performance portion of the video took place at the site of a crumbling, abandoned castle usually closed off to film/video crews. However, after hearing THREE's music they had a change of heart, convinced that this band would be the perfect compliment to their location.Watch the "All That Remains" video below."The End Is Begun" was mixed by Toby Wright, who has previously worked with ALICE IN CHAINS, METALLICA, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY and FEAR FACTORY, among many others.As previously reported, THREE will have its song "Alien Angel" featured in Henry Rollins' new movie "Wrong Turn 2".For more information about the sequel to the acclaimed 2003 horror film, click here!TH...
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APOCALYPTICA: In-Store Signing Sessions This Month
2007-10-16 17:58:00
Finnish metal cellists APOCALYPTICA have shot their video for "S.O.S. [Anything but Love]" in Vilnius, Lithuania. The clip features a guest appearance by LACUNA COIL singer Cristina Scabbia.Scabbia states: "I did it in a supercrazy location, and it's been so much FUN. The APOCALYPTICA guys [and crew] were so awesome, you have no idea. It's gonna be fucking GREAT! Can't, can't wait to see it!!!"A three-minute video clip documenting the making of the "S.O.S. [Anything but Love]" video is below.APOCALYPTICA has scheduled the following German in-store signing sessions:Oct. 23 - Saturn - Hagen, GermanyOct. 25 - Media Markt - Wiesbaden, GermanyEach in-store will start at 5:30 p.m.
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NEURAXIS: New Video Interview
2007-10-16 17:57:00
The Montreal band NEURAXIS have posted a video report on their upcoming "Live Progression" CD due on November 6 [In Canada] and January 8 [World release] via Galy Records. Watch the video below."Live Progression" is the bands first live recording featuring new singer Alexandre Leblanc [POINT BLANK RAGE, ATHERETIC] and guitarist William Seghers [ex-QUO VADIS]."Live Progression" track listing:01. The Apex02. Fractionized03. A Curative Struggle04. The Art Of Sadness05. Thought Adjuster06. Monitoring The Mind07. Neurasthenic08. Reasons Of Being09. Clarity10. Shatter The Wisdom11. Of DivinityThe interview:NEURAXIS performing the song "Fractionized" in Vienna, Austria on February 16, 2007:
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RUSH To Film Live DVD In Rotterdam Today
2007-10-16 17:56:00
According to the official RUSH newsletter, the Canadian rock trio will film a live concert DVD at Ahoy in Rotterdam , the Netherlands on October 16 and October 17. More information will be made available soon.
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MOTÖRHEAD: New Video Interview
2007-10-16 17:54:00
New Zealand's TV3 have published a 4 minute interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister during the band's recent tour to Australia. Watch the interview HERE!Watch fan-filmed video footage of MOTÖRHEAD performing its classic song "Stay Clean" at the Monsters Of Rock festival on June 23, 2007 in Zaragoza, Spain:
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WALKING CORPSE Confirmed For Portugal's GRINDFEST 2008
2007-10-16 17:51:00
British grindcore act WALKING CORPSE has been confirmed for Grin dfest 2008 , set to take place February 2, 2008 in Recarei (near Porto), Paredes. The festival billing is shaping up as follows:CRIPPLE BASTARDSGENERAL SURGERYREMASCULATETINNERWALKING CORPSEBands interested in playing the festival should contact grindfest@caos-emergente.comFor more information go to: www.myspace.com/grindfestTHANKS: BLABBERMOUTH.NET
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist SLASH: Extract From Autobiography
2007-10-14 13:00:00
The Observer has posted an exclusive extract from former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash 's memoir "Slash" due out October 30 via HarperEntertainment.Smack, crack, groupies and firearms - not to mention little blue men crawling across the floor: with Guns N' Roses , at the height of their fame, Slash saw it all. An exclusive extract from possibly the most insane rock'n'roll autobiography you'll ever read is HERE!Slash and Zakk Wylde guitar duel/duet:Slash: Hey Joe Jimi Hendrix Tribute:
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ROSE TATTOO: Photos From Australian Tour With MOTÖRHEAD Posted Online
2007-10-14 12:57:00
Australian rock legends ROSE TATTOO have posted photos from their recent "Down Under" dates with MOTÖRHEAD. Check them out at HERE!Upcoming ROSE TATTOO shows:Oct. 16 - Challenge Stadium - Perth, WA, Australia [w/ MOTÖRHEAD]Oct. 19 - Acacia Ridge Hotel - Acacia Ridge, Queensland, AustraliaOct. 20 - Hard Rock Cafe - Surfers Paradise, QLD, AustraliaDec. 15 - Rock'n'Roll Heaven Show - WIN Stadium, Wollongong, NSW, AustraliaROSE TATTOO's new album entitled "Blood Brothers" was released last February via Armageddon Music.Rose Tattoo : Nice Boys Don't Play R'n'R:
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KISS: 'Kissology' Vol. 3' Artwork Revealed
2007-10-14 12:53:00
KISS' official web site Kiss Online.com has released the artwork for the third volume of a definitive DVD collection, "Kissology ? Vol. 3 1992-2000". The set will reportedly include "an even larger package of content than either of the previous volumes". A release date in December is expected.Kiss: Love Gun
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LIGHT THIS CITY: New Video Interview 2007
2007-10-14 12:49:00
Bay Area thrashers LIGHT THIS CITY were interviewed by Sound Escape Music in Cleveland on the band's recently-completed tour alongside EDGUY, INTO ETERNITY and ECHOES OF ETERNITY. The entire interview can be viewed HERE!LIGHT THIS CITY: "The Unwelcome Savior"
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Ex-ANGRA Singer ANDRÉ MATOS: Unofficial 'Separate Ways' Video Posted Online
2007-10-14 12:47:00
Former ANGRA/SHAAMAN frontman André Matos ' "unofficial" video for his cover of JOURNEY's "Separate Ways (World Apart)" can be viewed below. The clip was helmed by IPC TV, which produces and broadcasts a variety of community programs in Portuguese to an increasing Brazilian community in Japan.Matos' version of "Separate Ways (World Apart)" appears as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of his debut solo album, "Time to be Free", which came out in Japan on August 22 via Avalon/Marquee Inc. The CD was produced by Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST) and Sascha Paeth (KAMELOT, EDGUY, RHAPSODY, FREEDOM CALL) between November 2006 and February 2007 at Ultra Sonica and Brainless Brothers Studios in São Paulo, Brazil and at Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany.SHAAMAN (formerly SHAMAN) ? the Brazilian band featuring former ANGRA members Matos, Luis Mariutti (bass) and Ricardo Confessori (drums) ? officially called it quits in October 2006. The break-up, which was long rumored, w...
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TRIVIUM: 'Becoming The Dragon' Video Available
2007-10-12 14:05:00
TRIVIUM's video for the track "Becoming the Drago n ", directed by Ramon Boutviseth and produced by Ramon Boutviseth and TRIVIUM, will premiere on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" on October 13. The clip is now available for viewing below courtesy of the Headbanger's Blog [The clip is viewable by US residents only].
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BUMBLEFOOT, A.J. PERO Perform GUNS N' ROSES 'Sweet Child O Mine' Video
2007-10-12 14:03:00
Watch fan-filmed video footage of GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and TWISTED SISTER drummer A.J. Pero performing the classic "Sweet Child O' Mine " and LED ZEPPELIN's "Rock and Roll" with THE DEAD ELVI [featuring Ann-Vira on vocals] on October 6, 2007 at the Chiller Theatre Expo in Parsippany, New Jersey."Sweet Child O' Mine":"Rock and Roll":
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SKINDRED: 'Ratrace' Video Available
2007-10-12 14:02:00
U.K.ragga-metal band SKINDRED have released the video for their new single "Ratrace". Watch the clip below. The song comes off SKINDRED's follow-up to the band's breakthrough debut "Babylon", which has sold over 250,000 copies and features the Top 10 hit single "Nobody" and its essential follow-up "Pressure"."Roots Rock Riot" track listing:01. Roots Rock Riot02. Trouble03. Ratrace04. State Of Emergency05. Alright06. Destroy The Dancefloor07. Rude Boy For Life08. Killing Me09. Spit Out The Poison10. Cause Ah Riot11. Ease Up12. Choices And Decisions
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'Metal That Sounds Like Other Metal': More Clips Posted Online
2007-10-12 14:02:00
A registered YouTube user who goes by the name "BakNBlack" has posted more clips featuring hard rock/heavy metal tracks that sound like songs by other artists.Says "BakNBlack": Y'ever hear a song and go, 'Man, that sounds just like...'? Well so did I. In fact, I found songs that not only sound like other songs, but they may as well practically BE those other songs!"He added: "'Metal That Sounds Like Other Metal' is for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. As a drummer in a rock band, and a songwriter, I make no claims about anyone 'ripping' anyone off; there's only eleven notes and only about fourteen keys that don't suck on guitar. This is 'Metal That SOUNDS Like Other Metal', not 'Metal Ripping Off Other Metal'."Watch the clips below."Metal That Sounds Like Other Metal - Volume II":"Metal That Sounds Like Other Metal - Volume III":"Metal That Sounds Like Other Metal - Volume IV":THANKS: BLABBERMOUTH.NET
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EXODUS Frontman In 1990s Public-Access Comedy Show Posted Online
2007-10-12 13:59:00
Several episodes of a 1990s public access comedy show which aired in Rockland County, New York starring current EXODUS frontman Rob Dukes have been posted online at this location. One of the episodes "Sebastian the Monkey Boy" can be viewed below.
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AIRBOURNE To Relocate To U.S.
2007-10-12 13:58:00
Andrew Tijs of Undercover News reports that Australian rock n' roll maniacs AIRBOURNE plan a U.S. tour and then a permanent move.After recording their rip-roaring debut album "Runnin' Wild" in the U.S. and jumping between the States and Australia for the last two years, AIRBOURNE plan a quick but high-profile American tour.They'll support KORN in Salt Lake City and KID ROCK at San Francisco's legendary Fillmore as well as playing an NME night in New York. They've also secured a slot at glam metal mecca The Roxy on Sunset Strip.AIRBOURNE will play a farewell show at Brentwood in Glen Waverley on October 19, then play their five U.S. dates from October 25 to November 2 before returning to play Albury's Groovin' The Moo Festival on November 24.Once they've polished off their summer festivals in Australia, AIRBOURNE will relocate to the U.S. permanently in early 2008.Airbourne: "Heartbreaker" live at the Oxford Tavern - 23/11/06 - Wollongong, NSW Australia.
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