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Interview with Grave Maker drummer Wayne Kong

Drummer Wayne Kong for the hardcore band Grave Maker answered some questions for me about the band's newest release Ghos…

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Trapt "Sound Off" Music Video

"Sound Off" is the first single and video from multi-platinum rock band Trapt’s new studio album, No Apologies (out 10/12 on Eleven Seven Music). This hard-hitting song a…

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Rings Of Saturn - "Seized and Devoured"

Northern California extremists, Rings Of Saturn, have launched their brand new Rotting Graphics designed Myspace layout. Their debut full length album, Embryonic Anomaly,…

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Show Review: Heavy MTL Day 2 @ Parc Jean-Drapeau, July 25, 2010, Montreal, QC

After about 5 hours of sleep I was back to Parc Jean-Drapeau for the second day of Heavy MTL. I quickly got myself to th…

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Elsewhere: "One of Boston's Best Unheard Bands"

When you think of the music scene in Boston, Massachusetts, you most likely immediately visualize a crowd cheering their…

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Sick Puppies: "Maybe" Flyaway Contest

Prizing: From the band who brought you "You're Going Down" and "Odd One", Sick Puppies are releasing their next single "Maybe" and want YOU and a guest to be in the video…

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36 Crazyfists – "Underneath A Northern Sky" [DVD Review]

15 years ago a metal band, who would later gain worldwide fame, was born from Alaska’s harsh tundra. Today, with four su…

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The Governor's Ball Wacken Preview Featuring Immortal and More

On a very special episode The Governor’s Ball presents a preview of the Wacken Open Air festival for 2010 featuring inte…

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Go Inside the Studio with BLACK TIDE in New Webisodes
Black Tide are currently in the studio with renowned producer GGGarth (Atreyu, Chevelle, Mudvayne) recording the follow up to their 2008 critically acclaimed debut, 'Light From Above.' The band has just released two studio updates from the recording sessions that can be seen on their Vevo Channel.
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The Official DIMMU BORGIR iPhone App is Now Available
Norwegian symphonic black metal band Dimmu Borgir proudly announce the launch of their first and FREE iPhone app. View photos, watch videos, get access to sound samples from the new album 'Abrahadabra,' share tweets, chat with other die-hards and more. This app syncs up with your Facebook and Twitter accounts, so connect directly with Dimmu Borgir to get the latest news, music and information.
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EMMURE Offer Post Warped Tour Update
The end of Warped Tour seems decades away, but the insanity hasn’t stopped for New York’s toughest export, Emmure. Having only a few weeks off, the band is set to hit Canada on a handful of dates as main support for Hatebreed.
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TRAP THEM to Enter Studio Next Week; Launch New Website/Blog
On Monday, Trap Them will convene in Salem, Mass. at Godcity Studio with Kurt Ballou (Converge, Disfear, Black Breath) to commence recording their Prosthetic Records' debut (and third full-length album overall). This will be their first full-length to feature drummer Chris Maggio, formerly of Coliseum. The band has also launched a new blog where they will be documenting the recording process and, ultimately, the touring cycle around this as-yet-untitled album.
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10 YEARS Takes You Behind the Scenes from the Carnival Of Madness Tour
10 Years continues to give fans a behind the scenes look from their recent Carnival of Madness Tour. Tag along with guitarist Brian Vodinh as he shows you the groups pre-show routine and gives you an exclusive look at what goes on backstage. Check out the video on YouTube or below.
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New BASTARD PRIEST Album 'Under The Hammer Of Destruction' Out Now
Bastard Priest spew a finely honed, stomach-churning and downright offensive fusion of hardcore, punk and death metal. The band's 'Under The Hammer Of Destruction' debut features 11 soul-soiling tracks including a cover of "En Hälsning Från Helvetet" from Swedish crust punk legends Bombanfall.
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PARLOVR to Release 'Hell/Heaven/Big/Love' on Dine Alone Records
It has been a very busy year for Montreal-based Parlovr (pronounced Parlour). Since re-releasing their critically acclaimed, self-titled LP on Dine Alone Records, the indie “noisy pop” outfit has been busily writing new material for an upcoming EP, and touring as far as China for a week long stint as part of a special showcase for transmitChina.
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DUNGEN Begin US Tour; Release New Album 'Skit I Allt' September 14th
One of the most lasting and honourable imports of music hereabouts, Sweden's Dungen weekly return with a collection of gorgeous rippers and graceful jazz filled poly-rhythms called 'Skit I Allt' out on Mexican Summer, September 14th. For those who don’t have their English-Svenska Dictionary close at hand when plunking/popping/importing Dungen’s sixth album 'Skit I Allt' into their respective listening devices, let’s make sure the title…
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KINGS OF LEON Announce "Radioactive" as First Single from 'Come Around Sundown'; Pre-Orders Available Soon
RCA Records is excited to announce that "Radioactive" will be the first single from Kings of Leon's new album, 'Come Around Sundown'. It is set to impact radio on September 13th, with the video premiering on www.kingsofleon.com and Vevo the week before (September 8th).
MILLENCOLIN to Embark on 'Pennybridge Pioneers' 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Millencolin released their big breakthrough album 'Pennybridge Pioneers' ten years ago this year. The album was recorded in Hollywood and produced by Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records owner and guitar player of Bad Religion. The title 'Pennybridge' is referring to the bands hometown Örebro, Sweden. Pennybridge is a direct translation of the towns name into English.
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DESULTORY Reveal 'Counting Our Scars' Final Track Listing
Reactivated legendary Swedish death metallers Desultory recently completed work on their long-anticipated upcoming new album, 'Counting Our Scars'. The full-length — their first since 1996’s 'Swallow The Snake' — was recorded, mixed and mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio (Watain, Unanimated, Deströyer 666 etc) in Alvik, Sweden.
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BAD TITS Unleash New Music Video; Announce Tour Dates with HOLY FUCK
Following the release of their debut EP 'Garbage Night' on Hand Drawn Dracula, Bad Tits are unleashing a music video for their second single "No Skin" directed by Alex Jones (known for his work on CFCF's 'Crystal Mines'). The 'Garbage Night' 7-inch is limited to only 300 copies printed on translucent orange vinyl, available on the Hand Drawn Dracula website now. The 7" includes a digital download of the 6 track digital EP, which is also available now worldwide on online retailers.
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UIGG Offer "Crawl" as Exclusive Free Download
Charlottetown metal machine Uigg is hard at work on 'Of Moose And Men', the follow-up to the crushing 2009 debut release, 'To Punish And Enslave'. 'Of Moose And Men' will feature 12 tracks written over the course of the band's entire four year career. Drum tracks for the album were recorded by Nick Tipe at Songtree Studios in May 2010, with guitars, bass, and vocals being recorded by the band over the summer.
IPSISSIMUS Signs Worldwide Deal with Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce the signing of New Haven, CT black metal band Ipsissimus. The band inked a worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records and will be entering Sonic Environments studio in Bloomfield, CT to record their first full-length album and Metal Blade debut. Longtime friend of His Emissary, Jeff Weed, is not only the owner of Sonic Environments studio but has also stepped in as the band's "sonic alchemist" (aka engineer/producer).
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Sweden's BLOWBACK Releases New Album 'Eight Hundred Miles'
With a sound described as "big Witchcraft meets little Dozer," Swedish heavy rock group issues their new offering 'Eight Hundred Miles' to the international scene. Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath mixed with Kyus and Orange Goblin, the band brings a modern edge to classic styled psychedelic rock.
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