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EXODUS Schedule In-Store Signing in Mesa, Arizona
Exodus will be making an in-store appearance at Atomic Comics Superstore in Mesa, Arizona on Tuesday, March 30th from noon to 3 p.m. The band will be available to autograph copies of their Terminal Press comic book titled, 'Exodus: Death Begets Death' and Rob Dukes’ I Am Become God, in addition to their new DVD, 'Shovel Headed Tour Machine: Live At Wacken'.
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HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD Partner with iheartradio.com for Special Digital Station, "Radio Undead"
Hollywood Undead have partnered up with iheartradio.com to launch a special digital station titled "Radio Undead" this April. The band chose hours of music by their favorite artists such as Nine Inch Nails, Muse, Deftones, Snoop Dogg, Alkaline Trio and more specifically for "Radio Undead" listeners. In addition to spinning their favorite tunes, "Radio Undead" will announce a massive Hollywood Undead contest that will go live…
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THE CRINN Post New Album Video Teaser (Episode 6) Online
Metal’s progressive experimentalists The Crinn from St. Paul, Minnesota have uploaded their sixth video teaser for their upcoming debut album 'Dreaming Saturn', which will be released worldwide by Nuclear Blast Records on April 20, 2010 (North America) and May 14, 2010 (Europe). Watch the video just below.
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GWAR is Headed to SXSW; Playing Free, All Ages Show Open to Public
MWTX Party 4 is happening at 1001 E. 6th St, just a few blocks east of I-35 and five blocks from the Austin Convention Center. This is an eco-friendly, urban event and by far, the easiest way to get there is with your own two feet. The entrance is located between 5th and 6th streets on San Marcos. You must RSVP here: www.mwtxparty.com.
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MG&V, New Project from Members of DEER TICK, DELTA SPIRIT and DAWES, to Debut at SXSW
MG&V stands for McCauley, Goldsmith, and Vasquez. More specifically, John McCauley - frontman of Deer Tick, Taylor Goldsmith - frontman of Dawes and Matt Vasquez - frontman of Delta Spirit. Notoriously adverse to sitting still, John McCauley felt the urge to write and record during some of Deer Tick's recent downtime. Deer Tick chose Dawes to support a leg of their summer 2009 tour, during which McCauley and…
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LITURGY Kick Off U.S. Tour Today; Heading to SXSW
NYC's transcendental black metal artists Liturgy kick off their month and a half long U.S. tour today in Pittsburgh. The band will play this weekend's Scion Rock Fest alongside Pelican, Shrinebuilder and more, then blast their way south towards this year's SXSW in Austin where they're confirmed to play four full showcases throughout the week's festivities. The band will also hit Bro Fest in Dallas alongside Rwake, White Mice…
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EXODUS Post New Song Online; New Album Track Listing Revealed
Exodus have uploaded “Hammer And Life,” a new track off their upcoming May 18th release, 'Exhibit B: The Human Condition', onto their MySpace player. Guitarist/songwriter Gary Holt shares the background on the new song: "We decided to put up an early rough mix of ‘Hammer And Life’ to give everybody a little taste of the new record. The really fast songs you'll get soon enough! This song is inspired by the one and only…
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WICKED JONES Set to Re-Release 'Supernatural Flesh' EP with Bonus Tracks; Full Length out This Year
Wicked Jones once again creates hard rock and soul in a very delicious flavor with two new bonus tracks on the re-released EP, 'Supernatural Flesh' this spring. Only to be followed up later on this year by the long awaited hard heavy hitting full length CD, 'Hell’s Keeper' slated to drop in the fall on Sonic Soul Records.
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HOT HOT HEAT Sign to Dangerbird Records; Fourth Album Due This Summer
Dangerbird Records is proud to welcome Vancouver’s Hot Hot Heat to their expanding family. “Hot Hot Heat arrived on our doorstep with the best album of their career,” reveals Jeff Castelaz, co-founder/CEO of Dangerbird Records. “When we heard the new record, we wanted them to be part of our gang. When we talked to them, and heard heard the determination and clarity of purpose in their voices, we had to have them.”
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KATAKLYSM Finish Writng New Album and Reveal Song Titles; Tour Dates Posted
Canadian extreme metallers Kataklysm have completed the song writing process for their new album entitled 'Heaven’s Venom.' Currently the album is tentatively scheduled for a Fall of 2010 release via Nuclear Blast. Vocalist Maurizio Iacono commented: "It’s done after two years of hard work! We really made sure we had every element covered, going over all the riffs and arrangements hundreds of times to make it the best it could be."
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INAEONA to Release 7 Inch on Radar Recordings and Appear at SXSW; Debut EP, 'Blue Sky All Day' Out Soon
InAeona, formed from the remnants of Boston atmospheric rock-noir quintet Baby Boy H, will be releasing a limited edition seven-inch, 'Sunshine,' via Boston’s Radar Recordings (Junius, Constants, Adai) just in time for South By Southwest. In addition to the 'Sunshine' seven-inch, the band also has finished work on their debut EP, 'Blue Sky All Day,' which should see a 2010 release.
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THE WILLOWZ Launch U.S. Tour April 1st in Support of New Album 'Everyone'
The Willowz will embark on a month-long U.S. tour on April 1st in support of their latest album, 'Everyone' (Dim Mak/Downtown Records). The band will join up with Nebula and Lionize for the first two weeks and head out on their own for most of the remaining dates. "From chord one, these guys ripped into each song like it was their last...freewheeling and totally engaged in the exuberant energy of each song," said John Richards of…
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RETURN TO EARTH featuring Chris Pennie of Coheed & Cambria Signs to Metal Blade Records
Metal Blade Records is pleased to announce the signing of Jersey-based aggressive hard rock outfit Return to Earth featuring the talents of Ron Scalzo, Brett Aveni, and Chris Pennie (current drummer of Coheed & Cambria and former drummer of The Dillinger Escape Plan). Return to Earth has already finished writing and recording 'Automata,' the follow-up to the band's 2007 debut 'Captains of Industry,' and is set to release the behemoth this summer.
CLINGING TO THE TREES OF A FOREST FIRE Signs to Prosthetic Records
Prosthetic Records has signed Denver, Colorado's Clinging to the Trees of a Forest Fire. The band formed in 2006 and released an EP ("Harmonies From Bleeding Mouths") that year, and released their first full-length, "Omega Drunk On The Blood Of Alpha" in 2008 on Debello Recordings. They're currently recording their Prosthetic debut. Their sound has been referred to as "funeral grind," as it's "too slow for grindcore, too fast…
EARTH and WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM Team Up for West Coast Tour
Earth have joined up with label mates Wolves in the Throne Room for a week-and-a-half long West Coast tour for this April. The string of dates will also include opening support from instrumentalist Cello performer Lori Goldston, who will also be part of Earth's s live lineup for the tour. Earth have been finalizing material for their next full-length to be released on Southern Lord Recordings by early 2011, and will be showcasing…
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DANIEL LIONEYE, Side Project From Members of HIM, Confirm April 27 Release Date of 'Vol. II'
The End Records is proud to announce the worldwide release of 'VOL. II' from Daniel Lioneye (on Warner Bros. Records in Finland), the side project from members of HIM, on April 27th. Consisting of Linde (HIM) on guitars, bass and vocals, Burton (HIM) on keyboards and Bolton (Enochian Crescent) on drums, the band has always embraced breaking boundaries and taking new directions, which is exactly what they did on their sophomore release.
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MASTER Post New Track "Worship The Sun" Online
Legendary death metal titans Master are pleased to unleash a new track from their upcoming full-length, 'The Human Machine.' The song is called "Worship The Sun" and it's brought to you by the kind folks at MetalReview.com. Check out the tune (and the killer cover art) RIGHT HERE.
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Wisconsin Death Metallers JUNGLE ROT Film New Video for "Worst Case Scenario"
Wisconsin death metallers Jungle Rot have recently filmed a video for the song "Worst Case Scenario" during the first week of March in Racine, Wisconsin. The clip was directed by Jason Meudt & Emmet Austin of Vision 4 Films. The video is scheduled for release in April. "We love what we've seen of their work in the past, and it was truly a pleasure to work with Vision 4!" commented the band. "From what we've seen of the…
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ARTIST VS POET'S 'Favorite Fix' Debuts on the Billboard Heatseakers Chart at #17
Powerpop punk quintet Artist Vs Poet celebrates a great first week for their debut album 'Favorite Fix,' which hit the Billboard Heatseakers Chart at #17. Artist Vs Poet has also announced that they will be touring the U.S. with The Maine and We The Kings this April/May following dates with This Providence. The band follows up the run with a full summer on Vans Warped tour. Dates are as below.
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Free Online NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS Sampler Now Available for Download
Nuclear Blast Records and Amazon.com have teamed up to provide metalheads everywhere with the “Sinister Spring Sampler” featuring the following eleven bands & tracks from the label’s all-star roster:
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